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Calvin PeeteLegendary golfer made history on uneven fairways

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Nweze Named Florida’s Special Advisor

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Nweze Named Florida’s Special Advisor

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“I shall be an ADVOCATE of the full practice of the principles implicit in “Life, Liberty and Justice for All.” I shall be an ADVOCATE for these human and civil rights on behalf of those to whom they are denied, and I shall turn the pitiless light of publicity upon all men who would deny these rights to others. I shall be an ADVOCATE for my country, my state, my city, and my race, but I shall ever be on guard that I will not forget the greatest good for the greatest number while seeking benefits for the small segments who are disadvantaged by their denial.”

Credo of the Black Press

Right wing desperation leaves critics running in circles

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Right-wing Republican Alan Keyes is ranting again, saying he refuses to acknowl-edge the validity of President Obama’s inauguration. I keep waiting for him to burst out in the old Friends of Distinc-tion melody:

“I’m an ever rolling wheel without a destination real. And I’m an ever spinning top, whirling around ‘till I dropOh, but what am I to do? My mind is in a whirlpool. Give me a little hope-- one small thing to cling to. You got me going in circles. Around and around I go.”

Caught up in an endless loop of instigation, agitation and recrimination, the desperation of a clearly out-of-touch right wing contingent has leapt fully into view. Confusion abounds, as this group of professed patriots try every trick in

the book to deep-six this President’s agenda for the nation. They see a new America emerging, and they don’t like it. Hidden in the language of fiscal conservatism and free market forces is the old Animal Farm notion that everybody is equal, but some people are just more equal than others.

The ascerbic self-appointed frontman for black apologetics is back in the public light-- lip-synching an old song with an equally tired message that the nation has already rejected. Keyes doesn’t understand that when you sing an old song, you ought to try to dress it up a little bit-- proving that the next American idol he defi-nitely is not.

Keyes & Company fear that the new platform of unity in America might actually work as a public policy. In a last act of desperation, Keyes is attempting once again to reawaken the dead, renewing the controversy over the president’s American citizenship. If the argument had any validity at all Keyes (and his band of worried men) would probably not be alone in this senseless barrage, but even among those who once hoped that some political capital might be gained by challenging the President’s place of birth most have gone on to other things. Only Keyes&Co can’t seem to get out of this rut he continues to dig for himself.

Keyes’ incessant, unsubstantiated and unverifiable rants about Obama is making him a very sad figure on the world stage. Calling the president a communist represents the last vestiges of political desperation held by a very vocal few. The continuing demand for the President’s original birth certificate-- even though Obama has produced a certi-fied copy (why he even bothered to do that is still a mystery to me) and the state of Hawaii has certified his birth-- is indicative of that desperation.

The fact that some Kenyans may claim that Obama was born there in his father’s native land is nothing more than a claim to his ancestry and their pride in his achievements. The evidence and the American record is abundantly clear. The Supreme Court dismissed a New Jersey lawsuit trying to bar Obama’s inauguration over his citizenship and re-fused to even dignify the charge with a comment explaining why.

Unlike fine wine, Keyes, who is clearly leading this charge, has not gotten better with age. He and others of like mind simply refuse to join the rest of the nation in this long-awaited walk into a new American reality, where the prosperity and well-being of all Americans is more important than the entitlements of the few. To their way of thinking, to have compassion and concern for other Americans is to border on being a communist-- although in years gone by I often heard that very thing referred to as being patriotic.

Meanwhile, the President and First Lady are busy hosting jazz sessions at the White House, treating the nation to the genius of Stevie Wonder, India Arie and a host of other musicians, singers and entertainers, changing the essential dialectic that determines the very rhythm of our lives, all the while creating new policy and leading the nation through the worst economic times since the Great Depression. Life does indeed go on.

Unfortunately, this man who could have been great will likely end what could have been a stellar career languishing in the bowels of obscurity, and consigned to the realm of the irrelevant.

How unfortunate for him-- and for us.

Alan Keyes, former Ambassador to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations

Few sports have displayed exclusion like professional golf.

Its history is a long and winding tale of racism, segregation and discrimi-

nation. The “caucasion only” clause that existed in the by-laws of the Pro-fessional Golf Association from its inception in 1916 until 1961 was as direct an inhibitor as there has ever been in professional sports.

But, determined to enjoy the sport, blacks started their own tour called the United Golfers Association and even de-veloped their own country clubs.

Equivalent to what the Negro League was to Major League Baseball, the United Golfers Asso-ciation was where blacks competed on a profession-al level. As with the Negro Leagues, legend has it that many of the black players were better than some of their white counterparts on the PGA Tour. But because they were not able to play head-to-head, the comparisons will always

be subject to individual interpretations.

Bowing to continuing pressure from the NAACP and white attorney Stanley Mosk, the Association re-

lented from its white only policy in 1961, opening the door for Charlie Sif-ford to became the first black golfer in the ranks of the PGA.

Thanks to the pioneers in the struggle for equality in golf, black PGA Tour players were eventually able to earn their cards. Sifford and former heavyweight boxing cham-pion Joe Louis helped open doors in the sport of golf. Later during this era, a cocky, straight-driving force emerged.

Calvin Peete didn’t pick up the game until the age of 23, when he was convinced by friends to take up the game; but he

made a great impact on the tour once he arrived.

He began pursuing his tour card in 1971, and attained it in 1975. Known over his career as one of the most accurate drivers of the golf ball, Peete went on to win 12 tournaments on the PGA Tour including the Players Championship in 1985.

On the show “Uneven Fairways” on the Golf Channel, Peete gave a surprising commentary. He explained that he didn’t experience ani-mosity or racism among the white players on tour. In an exclusive phone interview, he elaborated saying, “Players didn’t care what color you were, they wanted to beat you. They looked at you as a competitor.

“There was actually more instigation from the fans and media. The way questions were asked of us by certain media persons, they seemed to be baiting us or baiting the issues. Fortunately, I didn’t experience racism from the fans either.

That was probably due to the fact that Peete was winning. He was, by many sources, con-sidered the best golfer on tour from 1982-1985. A

reporter asked Peete as he was emerging on the PGA Tour what he was trying to accomplish and what made him unique? Peete confi-

dently said “I am going to be the best golfer on tour.” The reporter agreed, “that would make him unique.”

On another occasion, in 1982, he was asked by a reporter, “How does it feel to be the best black golfer?” In his cocky and confident manner Peete said, “I’m not competing against black golfers, I’m competing against the field.”

Peete reflects on the di-minished number of black golfers on tour today. “When I came in 1975, there must have been 10-12 active black golfers. Many of them fell by the wayside because of their struggles to retain their players cards. Overall, the interest is not there among the younger generation now. There are so many options now that its hard to gain kids’ interest.”

When asked which white golfer inspired him and gave him the most re-spect, Peete didn’t hesitate to name Jack Nicklaus.

“He (Jack) probably gave me the most respect. Verbally he gave me com-pliments. In 1976 when I played in my first U.S. Open, my last round was with Jack. We played sev-eral last rounds together over my career.”

“One great experience

was [when] Jack and I were playing the Sawgrass together before it was the home of the Players Championship. On one particular hole, the bigger hitters like Jack were hit-ting 3-wood off the tee. Of course I hit driver and ended up farther down the fairway than Jack. Jack hit a great approach about pin-high and then leaned over to his caddie Angelo and said ‘Watch Peete hit that 2-iron stiff without taking a divot.’ I hit the best 2-iron of my career to about six feet...without dis-turbing one blade of grass.

Walking down the fairway, Jack said, ‘I’d like you to teach me that shot, and if there’s anything I can teach you I’m there. Of course I took him up on his offer.”

The Golf Channel special was very emo-tional for Peete. He is reluctant to accept the title pioneer. He says Charlie Sifford and Lee Elder deserve those titles and that he came in riding their shirt tails.

He actually brought more star power to the sport for blacks. I remem-ber watching tournaments with my father as a kid and always looking for the black guy with the cool Kangol. Just as my fa-ther would have that extra sense of pride when Peete was playing, now my kids have Tiger Woods to look to. There is no future without a history and when

it comes to blacks and the sport of golf, Calvin Peete radiates from the history books.

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Peete played on uneven fairwaysStory and photos by Vaughn Wilson | Capital Outlook

Charlie Sifford

Peete swings big; the other 3 in the foursome watch

Peete’s banner flying high

Young golfer practices at the Peete - Gaither camp


Fixing Evans High Senator Gary Siplin (l) listens as Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Ron-ald Blocker makes a point during Monday’s meeting at the Educational Leadership Center. The discussion was about Evans High School and the need to rebuild the cam-pus. Siplin argued for a tighter time schedule on construction, with sooner rather than later to be the driving force. School officials said that given financial resources and the demands for a quality finished product, construction could take up to 36 months. Among those also on hand were Congressman Alan Grayson, Orange County Cmmis-sioners Tiffany Moore and Linda Stewart, School Board Member Kat Gordon, Sheriff Jerry Demings, Police Chief Val Demings, and NAACP Pres., Rev. Randolph Bracy.

Orange County Students Take Top Prize in State Essay Contest for Black History Month

ORLANDO, FL Soph-omore Kiandra Brown of Wekiva High School and fifth-grader Morgan Smith of Nap Ford Commu-nity School have each been awarded full four-year schol-arships to a Florida public college or university of their choice. Both students won the state’s Black History Month essay contest. The students each entered under different categories based on grade level.

Both students were giv-en their award in a special ceremony with Governor Charlie Crist and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation in Tallahassee on Thursday, February 12, 2009.

The essay contest, offi-cially titled Governor Char-lie Crist’s Black History Month Essay Contest, was open to all Florida students fourth through 12th grades.

The entries had to answer, in less than 500 words, this question: “The recent elec-

tion of our nation’s first black presi-dent demon-strates how far racial equality has a d v a n c e d since the Emancipa-tion Procla-mation was penned by A b r a h a m L i n c o l n 146 years ago. In his acceptance speech, our new presi-dent-elect encouraged all citizens to work together for our nation’s

continued growth and prosperity. As a citizen of

Florida, one of the nation’s most di-verse and culturally rich states, what will you do to contribute to a brighter future for Florida and all its citizens?

In written remarks in honor of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial and the NAACP centennial on February 12, Governor Crist stated, “As Americans and as Floridians, we see evidence during this historic year that we are closer to fully embracing the truth on which our nation was founded - that all men are created equal.”

“This year, we have the opportunity to witness the inauguration of our nation’s

first African-American President and also mark the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. As President, Lincoln embodied the greatness of America - though he did not live to see our nation’s approval of the 13th Amendment and the beginning of freedom of African-Americans.”

“Since then, many Floridians have paved the way for freedom and equal opportunity. Their efforts and legacy inspire us to work together so that our people, our state and our nation can continue to grow and prosper. Florida is one of our nation’s most diverse states, with a rich African-American history. As we remember the past, we each must do all we can to ensure an even brighter future for Florida and her citizens of every background.”

Governor Charlie Crist and Sophomore Kiandra Brown of Wekiva High School Governor Charlie Crist and

Fifth Grader Morgan Smith of Nap Ford Community School

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(Orlando, FL) - Today, Congressman Alan Grayson (FL-8) applauded a decision by Chief Judge Belvin Perry to require mandatory media-tion for all owner-occupied foreclosure proceedings in Orange and Osceola counties. The order comes in response to a letter written by Con-gressman Grayson on Febru-ary 12, 2009, requesting such a process be implemented.

Judge Perry’s order re-quires mortgage lenders to negotiate in good faith within 45 days of a homeowner’s request for mediation. In the past, some homeowners may have opted against mediation due to the financial obliga-

tions that come with it. The order requires the mortgage lender to cover the cost of the mediation, thereby eliminat-ing one hurdle for homeown-ers to find a fair solution to their crisis.

Grayson’s letter to Judge Perry laid out a compelling case for mandatory media-tion. In the letter, Grayson wrote, “When a homeowner is at risk of foreclosure, it makes sense to bring lenders to the table and attempt to work out – in good faith – a deal that saves the mortgage for the lender, the home for the family, and the neigh-borhood value for the com-munity. Many lenders, I am

told, have been unresponsive, institutionally unequipped to work with homeowners to save these deals even when it makes financial sense for all parties to do so.” The order takes effect immediately.

Congressman Grayson was thrilled when he heard the news of Judge Perry’s order. “Thank God! The American dream is to own a home. The American nightmare is to lose one. I am glad I could help keep families in their homes,” Grayson said.

The School Board of Orange County held a board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Feb-ruary 24, 2009 at the Edu-cational Leadership Center.

Judge Grants Grayson Request to Save HomesChief Judge Belvin Perry Honors Congressman Grayson’s Request For Mandatory Mediation

These are the highlights of the meeting:

Blocker to step down in 2012

Superintendent Ronald Blocker announced tonight that it is his intention to retire at the end of the 2011-2012 school year after 12 years as superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, the 11th largest school district in the nation. Mr. Blocker, a strong advocate of strategic planning, stated that he felt three years notice was appro-priate to ensure progression on the current district strategic plan, a well-managed budget reduction process, and a timely plan for succession by the School Board. Ronald Blocker has a 32-year ex-tensive background as an educator in Orange County and will continue to build on his legacy of excellence and achievement over the next three years.

Board unanimously ap-proved building the new Evans High School on its current location

The district’s capital outlay program approved by voters in 2002 developed a ranking of school renovation and rebuild projects to be ad-dressed based upon facility conditions and educational program requirements. Ev-ans High School was ranked as #83 out of 136 schools

and was originally slated for capital project funding during the 2010-2011 time period. At various work sessions conducted during 2005 and 2006, the district’s Citizens’ Construction Oversight and Value Engineering Com-mittee (COVE) and School Board reviewed options to address deteriorating condi-tions at Evans High School along with several other older schools. On January 20, 2005, COVE recommended that the construction of Evans High School be advanced in the priority list to address these issues.

The School Board initial-ly directed staff to accomplish this advancement in support of improving facility condi-tions and addressing Unitary Status, by designing a new prototype school to be lo-cated at the Evans Freshman site. Orange County did not approve the zoning change required for this plan. At a work session on February 3, 2009, the School Board re-viewed alternative sites and plans and ultimately reached consensus on a plan to build the new Evans High School at the current main campus located at 4949 Silver Star Rd. in Orlando.

Board unanimously ap-proved a revised school based fundraising policy

Effective immediately raffles, bingo and other

lotteries may be used for academic, athletic or arts fundraising provided ac-countability steps are taken. The process for school based fundraisers will be posted this week to the Orange County Public Schools website at www.ocps.net under the Superintendent’s Office and document revisions.

Board approved implemen-tation of a district managed Turn-Around Magnet Program at Mollie Ray Elementary School

The implementation process will commence be-ginning with the 2009-2010 school year and will take a minimum of two years to complete. The magnet pro-gram would be in the form of a demonstration or education-al laboratory school. Through a strong partnership with lo-cal universities, the school would serve as a clinical experience and practice site for pre-service teachers as well as a demonstration and educational research center for well-trained and highly educated, experienced teach-ers. Educational laboratory schools prepare pre-service and experienced educators to teach culturally diverse student populations to be literate, productive citizens, using a seamless curriculum, in collaboration with parents, the community, and partners in higher education.

School Superintendent Blocker Announces Impending Retirement

School Board Meeting Highlights

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WellnessHealth Tips

GarlicGarlic is rich in manganese, vitamin

C, and selenium. Garlic also has a theraputic action due to its phytochemicals containing sulphur. Garlic supports normal blood pressure and may help reduce serum cholesterol and helps prevent placque form-ing in the arteries. S tud ies also show that gar-lic helps lower the incidence of cancer in the gastroin-test inal tract. Adding garlic to your meals is an inexpensive health supplement.

Fragrance for Pleasant Dreams & Restful Sleep

Researchers have found that exposing scented roses to volunteers in their

sleep can help in having pleasant dreams. Studies on a group of 15 volunteers who were exposed to smells of rotten eggs and roses for 30 nights have indicated that smell has an effect on human emotions. After ex-posing the volunteers to these smells, they were woken up and asked to recollect their dreams. Those exposed to floral scents recorded having pleasant positive dreams and those exposed to the unpleasant smell of rotten eggs were recorded as having nega-tive dreams.

Researchers claim that unlike other sens-es, brain structures involved in smelling are always awake and infl uence the emotional tone of sleep. If you don’t have access to fresh flowers, a Lavender Naturopatch that uses scents associated with pleasure--lavender, chamomile and jasmine--can be used to bring pleasnt dreams and a good night’s sleep.

Sport Your Bathing Suit With Confi dence

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Few things can cause women to feel more dread than hitting the beach in an unfl attering bathing suit. To make

matters worse, many women find every bathing suit unfl attering.

“Not so,” say the makers of Miracle-suit, a designer of ladies’ fi gure-enhancing swimwear. Women can enjoy the sun and the sand in health, beauty and confi dence. Here are some tips for women looking to put their best sandal forward:

- Pick the right suit. Your dress size doesn’t determine your bathing suit size, so try on the same suit in several different sizes to fi nd the best fi t.

Some brands make swimsuits especially designed to fl atter female bodies. Miracle-suit swimwear (www.miraclesuit.com) offers several types of bust support, such as soft cups, hidden underwires, foam bras, and foam bras with underwires, and uses shirring, draping, pleating and skirts to ac-centuate the positives.

- Accessorize. The beach outfi t means more than just the suit. Choose a stylish, dramatic hat. The hat will draw attention to your face while also offering sun protection. Bright earrings also help draw eyes upward. If you choose to wear a sarong, don’t hide under it -; all of that extra fabric can make you look larger. Espedrille sandals accentu-ate legs without compromising comfort.

- Make yourself feel pretty. Do what it takes to boost your self-confi dence, whether that means a new haircut or a day at the spa. After hiding in boots all winter, your toes

will undoubtedly enjoy a relaxing pedicure. Exfoliating your skin with a sugar rub can give you a healthy, beach-worthy glow, and waxing can make you feel smooth and gorgeous. Sand, salt water and chlorine can all irritate sensitive skin, so plan to exfoli-ate and wax a few days before you hit the sand.

- Stand tall and smile. Your posture and your expression communicate as much sex appeal as anything else. Look like you’re having fun, and people will fi nd you more attractive.

When on the beach, put your confi dence on display. Stand tall and smile.

Allergists Off Tools, Tips to Curb Spring Allergies(NU)

Nearly 40 million Americans sniffl e and sneeze as spring approaches and cold weather is swapped for

pollen from trees, grass and weeds.Symptoms of spring nasal allergies,

or hay fever, can include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes. The allergies also can trigger an asthma attack -- wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, dif-fi culty breathing or coughing.

“If your symptoms interfere with your life, it’s important to see an allergist,” said Richard Gower, M.D., president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). “Allergies are seri-ous diseases, but with tests we can uncover the source of your suffering and develop a plan to treat it.”

Tips to keep pollen at bay include stay-ing inside with the windows closed, wearing a mask outdoors, and washing pollen out of your hair when you come inside. However, these techniques may impede your spring-

time plans and, until you confi rm what trig-gers your allergies, they might not bring re-

lief. Many allergens persist year-round and can be rampant indoors: pet dander, dust and mold, to name a few.

ACAAI and allergists across the coun-try have joined together to help you nip al-lergies in the bud. Studies indicate they’re doing just that: a recent survey of allergy and asthma sufferers found that people who saw an allergist -- a doctor trained in the diag-nosis and treatment of allergies and asthma -- were nearly three times more likely to deem their treatment effective than those who took over-the-counter medicine.

Treatment often includes medications, allergy shots to gradually build your toler-ance for the substances to which you are allergic and avoiding your allergy triggers.

Unlike medications that stop working when you stop taking them, allergy shots, or “immunotherapy,” are the only treat-ment that may provide long-term relief and prevent allergic asthma. Allergy shots have proven particularly effective in reducing symptoms related to grass, trees, pollen, dust mites, pets, stinging insects and certain types of mold.

If you have allergies or asthma, visit AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org to take a self-test and see how you can fi nd relief. The Web site also includes patient stories, a patient newsletter and an allergist locator.

By visiting the Web site AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org, you can take a self-test and see how you can fi nd relief from allergies and asthma.

The Importance of Senior Fitness

(Family Features) Some seniors are concerned that exercise may do them more harm than good. In fact, without physical activity, older people tend to grow weaker in four areas important for staying healthy and independent: strength, balance, fl exibility, and en-durance.

The American Senior Fitness As-sociation has some recommendations for those wanting to start a fitness program.

* Get medical clearance to exercise. * Don’t exercise if you are injured,

sick, or running a temperature. * Always warm up and cool down. * Drink plenty of water before, dur-

ing and after exercise. * Avoid heavy meals for about two

hours before energetic exercise. * If fatigue and/or discomfort last

longer than one or two hours after exercising, cut back the next day but don’t stop completely.

For a good overall program, consider tai chi, a gentle, self-paced system of exercise. It involves standing and per-forming a series of movements in a slow, graceful way.

Staying active does the body and the mind a world of good. Find exercise and activities that you enjoy and you’ll be able to stick with it and improve your quality of life.


Money

Building a Successful Life, Foreman Style

Featured on the cover of SUCCESS Magazine, Foreman has unveiled his strategy for a successful life.

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George Foreman, a world-champion boxer, community leader, father, husband and recognized spokes-

person, has built an empire on one quality -- integrity.

“The greatest asset, even in this coun-try, isn’t oil or gas,” says Foreman. “It’s integrity. Everyone is searching for it, asking, ‘Who can I do business with that I can trust?’”

Foreman based his business on his reputation as a world-champion boxer. After he reclaimed his heavyweight champion title in 1994, at the age of 44, Foreman started using his image to sell products. But it was his partnership with Salton, Inc. that led to the George Foreman Lean, Mean, Fat-Re-ducing Grilling Machine, a $137.5 million endorsement deal that allowed Foreman to positively infl uence people’s lives.

“All the ads I had done for sausages, you name it, [I was] mainly thinking about money. But then I went into the grill busi-

ness.” says Foreman.”I was meeting people who would say, ‘The doctor told me to get a George!’ I’m like, what are they talking about? Get a George? From that point on, you know, I can never go back to what I used to do where I just sell and sell,” he says. “Now everything I do has to be connected to something healthy.”

Foreman now runs a Web site where visitors can purchase cookbooks, memoirs and autographed boxing gloves. His 10 books, three of which were published by Thomas Nelson in the last two years, offer inspirational insights into life, comebacks and fatherhood.

In an interview with SUCCESS Magazine, Foreman offered these tips to Americans looking for well-rounded suc-cess in life:

- Belief. You have to have something that you believe in. It could be someone you believe in, too. But at least have something you believe in, and you cannot be talked out of by dollars and cents.

- Integrity. You must preserve the qual-

ity of your name, your integrity.

- Sales. Learn to sell, and you’ll never starve.

- Resilience. You’re going to fail if you do enough business. But you can always come back, because you’ve got some integrity, and people need that.

- Persistence. It may take a year, it might take three or four years, but you’re going to hit something so you have something to put on your table for your family.

- Legacy. You want to leave some-thing, you really do. I mean, in the end, statues and all those things, they don’t mean anything. Leave something we’re all going to benefi t from.

For additional success tips, pick up a copy of SUCCESS Magazine

at newsstands or visit their Web site www.SUCCESS.com.

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RelationshipsMatch Made In HeavenBy G. Craige Lewis

From the The EX Daily Word for July 28, 2008

Proverbs 3:6 “Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.” NLT

The vow of marriage is a vow. Therefore, we can-

not experiment with casual dating, premature intimacy, and multiple simultaneous relationships. We must follow God, even while we are in the dating stage. If you are single, God must lead you!

Many single’s conferences will tell you that there is no match made in heaven and that you choose your spouse on your own. They will say that it’s your choice who you choose to spend the rest of your life with. But my bible tells me that in all my ways, I should acknowledge God’s power, and he will direct me.

How can I see the future? How could I ever know, with the stakes so high, that I’m choosing the right woman or man? You can’t, unless you are lead by the Spirit of the Lord. I refuse to believe that God won’t lead us to the spouse of his choosing.

With society’s methods of raising children and exposing them to all kinds of spirits as they are growing up, there’s no telling these days what kinds of issues you are marrying into.

God has to be fi rst in or-der to be heard! He cannot lead from behind so you must follow him! If you walk after the fl esh, he is behind you. You must walk AFTER the Spirit!,

Readying Yourself for Romance Part IV: Evaluating Your Options for Meeting a Mate

We’ve made it to the fi nal install-ment of our four-part series on how to ready yourself to get back

into the dating game. If you haven’t read the previous segments, I suggest catching up with those before continuing on: See “Readying Yourself for Romance Part I: The Physical Preparation,” “Readying Yourself for Romance Part II: Wants and Expectations,” and “Readying Yourself for Romance Part III: Brushing Up on Behavior”.

In this fi nal discussion, I’ll review the part that’s going to put your planning and polishing into action: Identifying your op-tions for meeting someone and evaluating which are the best fi t for you.

Why evaluate your options?The reason it’s important to consider

your options is because simply saying to yourself, “Okay, I’m ready to meet some-one” doesn’t get you very far in actually fi nding that person. Many people make the mistake of thinking that just because they’ve decided they’re ready to get back out there, people will come pounding on their doors for dates. Unfortunately, they wait, won-der, and ultimately get discouraged because nothing happens.

To combat this standstill, I recommend reviewing the alternatives for meeting peo-ple, then determining which are right for you. In my opinion, there are four basic options for exposing yourself to potential partners. The first three I covered in a previous posting (“Reality Check: Are You Hiding Behind Your Faith to Avoid Looking for Love?” July 2008), which I will discuss again in detail below.

Faith-based dating sitesWith over 30,000 active members on

www.faithmate.com, it’s pretty obvious that

online dating has entered the main-stream; and fellow Christians have realized that there is nothing sinful about singles sites. In fact, aside from maybe local con-gregations, I think faith-based dating sites are one of the best methods for meeting a similar single.

There are many reasons they’re so suc-cessful, but among the most important are that, obviously, the whole issue of whether they share your beliefs is already covered. Secondly, if a person is on a dating site, you know they’re single. Because even at church, you never know who is married or involved; if they are single, you still can’t be sure they’re looking for love.

A dating site cuts through all this confusion. Additionally, you don’t have to endure an uncomfortable fi rst date fi nding out that you share no similarities. Most often, when you meet someone online, you spend a period of time e-mailing before things move to the in-person phase. This serves to weed out a larger percentage of incompatible people.

Is this option for you?Faith-based dating sites are great if

you’re busy or enjoy hanging out at home as opposed to going out socially, since you have few options for meeting someone in person. These sites are also excellent if you’re shy about approaching people. For many, it’s much easier to send a virtual

“smile,” quick e-mail, or IM than it is to saunter up to a stranger in a social setting and introduce them-selves.

Traditional matchmaking

“Traditional matchmaking” essentially refers to the time-tested setup. And this is another highly ef-fective method for meeting someone,

because you are being set up by those who know you best…and who think they’ve found you a good fi t.

There are only a couple negatives to traditional matchmaking: First of all, suit-able setups don’t come around all that often. I mean how many singles do your friends happen to come across that might actually be a match? Maybe one every few months—if that. Not really enough to generate high odds of meeting a mate.

The other downside—or shall I say perceived downside—is fear. People are fearful that if they get set up with someone, things will be awkward if they don’t hit it off…and they still have to see them socially. However, the truth is that if you know how to handle the situation, this shouldn’t be a downside or deterrent. (For tips on match-making with maturity, see “Match and Be Matched Part I: Making the Most of the Good, Old-Fashioned Setup,” April 2008.)

Is this option for you?Traditional setups are perfect if you

have a large circle of friends, family, and acquaintances, especially if many of them are Christians. Because of this, there is likely a signifi cant pool of possibilities. But if you’ve only got a few close friends/family members, and most of them are married, a more realistic option might be…

Attendance at events or outingsPutting yourself in proximity to those

with similar interests is one of the best ways to meet likeminded mates. Whether the activity is social, spiritual, athletic, or educational, camaraderie and a common goal enable you to open up and have a no-pressure exchange, a perfect excuse to get to know a potential partner in a public setting. Examples include:

• Church, religious groups, and Bible study

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Volunteering is a good way to meet interesting people.

Dating site are an option for those who have few options for meeting in person.


• Charity and community orga-nizations• Parties and dinners hosted by friends or family members• Weddings and other events that bring together friends of friends• Clubs (i.e. book, chess, art, or music)• Classes (i.e. foreign language, cooking, computer, etc.)• Intramural sports teams• Gyms and exercise classes (i.e. spinning or yoga)• University, community college, or graduate-level classes

Is this option for you?Meeting singles at events and

gatherings is good if you crave social interaction and enjoy celebrations; and it works best if you aren’t afraid of approaching people and striking up conversation. If you are shy and have to work at not being a wallfl ower, this option might not be the most fantastic fi t.

Daily doingsFinally, there’s a fourth option for

meeting a mate, one that I didn’t address in the previous post, but that actually plays a part in many meetings. This is the method of just going about your daily errands and

business, but keeping your eyes open for potential prospects while you do so.

What makes this different from sim-ply doing nothing is twofold. First of all, if you’re going to rely on this method, you need to consciously create opportunities for yourself: In other words, don’t save up your grocery shopping for Sundays only…go more frequently for a few things at a time; or swap your kitchen-made coffee for a daily trip to a café, upping your odds of seeing someone who sparks your interest (and no, you don’t need to get a $5 latte; a small drip serves the same

purpose as a costly concoction).The second requirement is that you

push yourself to be proactive when you spot someone you’d like to meet. Obviously, a three-minute trip to the dry cleaners doesn’t give you the same chance for chat as a three-hour party. Therefore, you should pre-plan a couple possible introductions, so you’re pre-pared when the moment materializes. The

following are some general openers:

• Ask a ques-tion about whatever he/she is doing or buying (i.e. “Have you tried that detergent? I was wondering how it works”).

• Make a comment on the experience you are sharing (i.e. “This Starbucks is always crowded no matter what time of day”).

• Make a comment on the item you are pur-

chasing (i.e. “Oh, I see you’re buying Ranch Pringles—those are my favorite!”)

• Make a comment and/or ask a ques-tion about something he/she is wearing (i.e. “That’s a really cool bracelet; did you get it

around here?”)• If they speak with someone, ask

a question about what they’ve said (i.e. if

you hear him/her telling the cashier their address, you might say, “Oh, you live on Pine Street; there’s so much to do in that area”).

Of course, the objection to this method is that you won’t have any inclination as to whether the person you’re chatting up is single, straight, or in any way interested. But, if you do it in a light, friendly way, it doesn’t really matter! The way to make this work is to tell yourself that you are just adding some human interaction to your daily routine…not searching for your soul mate.

Furthermore, if you follow this fail-proof formula, you need never be embar-rassed: Toss out the comment or question, then leave the ball in their court. If they throw it back to you, continuing the com-munication, great; you’ll keep chatting as long as they seem interested. If they don’t throw it back, no harm done…you were just a friendly neighbor making conversation!

Is this option for you?Like online dating, this is a good option

if you’re busy, because it simply requires going about your usual business. If you are outgoing, or can coach yourself to be better at initiating conversations, then this is an easy way to meet people without devoting time to date hunting.

The fi nal wordThe common dating-denominator in

all of these methods is that you need to put forth some effort! But, again, don’t pressure yourself. Instead, just look at it as if you are widening your social interac-tions—both in terms of putting yourself out there and in making your interest (subtly) known when someone

does cross your radar. You’ll never come off as desperate

and listen to him as he leads you into his plan for your life. He will speak to you and if he is speaking to you, then why can’t he speak that man or woman of your dreams to you? Why can’t he say Yea or Nay before you say “I do?”

I encourage all singles to fi nd yourselves and your place in God fi rst. Before you ever pursue a relationship, pursue God. Wait until you hear the voice of God about your life, your future, and your pur-pose. Until the bible speaks to you, don’t do it! Until you are sure that God is leading you, don’t do it. Don’t leave it to chance!

Do you honestly believe that God can lead you to the right job, or the right career, or can empower you to cast out devils, and heal the sick, but he can’t show you who your spouse should be? Trust God. Something as important and lasting as a marriage cov-enant should not be given to chance. And before you are ever blessed to marry the person of your dreams, you must fi rst become a blessing for them!

Suggested Reading: Psa. 37:4, Matt. 6:33, Prov. 16:9, Prov. 19:21

Check out G. Craige Lewis’ new DVD for singles called “The Power Of One” available online at http://www.exministries.com/products.html

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Many people make the mistake of thinking that just because they’ve decided they’re ready to get back out there, people will come pounding on their doors for dates.

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Secondary education provides plenty of opportunities for socializing.

Don’t be afraid to speak up when you’re on the daily grind. That person standing next to you in line could be your perfect mate or at least a new good friend.


Stand (In the Light), Intering Records: 2009Review by Dawyne Lacy, gospelflava.com

James Ingram

In this business, few artists have at-tained a level of longevity worthy to be considered legendary. With over

three decades of hits, several GRAMMY awards, and multiple Oscar nominations to his credit, James Ingram can easily be deemed a music icon. As a talented musi-cian, songwriter, and vocalist, Ingram’s career has been marked by his ability to break new ground and delve into new territory. He does so with his first inspi-rational release titled Stand (In the Light), a ten-track effort that showcases the purity of Ingram’s heart and the power of his tenor vocals.

From start to finish, the album fea-tures an all-star lineup of producers and writers that bring Ingram’s heart for God to the forefront. Five-time Dove-award winning producer Keith Thomas handles the lion’s share of the production respon-sibilities for the album, producing four of the project’s ten tracks. Thomas lends his touch to the reflective “For All We Know” and the pop-flavored “No Place

Like Home”, which Thomas co-writes with Ingram.

Other producers on the album include famed music director and bassist Rickey

Minor, Keith Andes, Jeremy Lubbock, along with Ingram himself.

Celebrated ac-tress, choreographer, and TV producer Debbie Allen part-ners with Ingram in co-writing “Mercy” and the album’s title track. The title track reminds all of the importance of allowing the light of Christ to shine in all circum-stances.

Ingram adds the original recording of the Grammy-award winning song “Yah-Mo Be There” to the project, an exciting duet with Michael McDonald that sees the incomparable Quincy Jones handling production efforts. Ingram continues to deliver classic and timeless material with his rendition of the hymn “Blessed Assur-ance” and the Bernard Ighner-penned hit “Everything Must Change”.

Ingram stays true to his areas of ex-pertise and delivers with smooth ballads and heartfelt lyrics. One listen to this ef-fort and it becomes abundantly clear that Ingram is most comfortable providing inspiration to the world around him. This is an album that builds on the formula of authentic music and warm vocals, with the end result being another hit for Ingram. While an inspirational release may be new ground for this artist, he fits into the genre with the greatest of ease. Here’s another album to add to your collection.


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The GavelNew Orleans Still Struggling

Judge Greg MathisM ost people, locals, tourists and the media alike, see the city of New Orleans in two distinct

and separate lights: pre-Katrina and post-Katrina. Indeed, the city that stood before the flood waters rushed in, killing thousands and causing billions of dollars in damage is decidedly different. And many doubt it will ever be the same.

To see New Orleans now, if you knew it before, is like seeing it for the first time. Pre-Katrina, New Orleans had black folk and it had white folk - mostly black folk - with a small Vietnamese population. Now, nearly four years later, there is a growing Latino population, made up of mostly day workers and their families who traveled to the city to find work right after the storm. Many black men in the city feel they are losing out on repair jobs, not to mention low-paying jobs in restaurants and hotels, as the city’s new residents can be hired at a lower pay rate. Even before the storm, New Orleans wasn’t a captain of industry. Most people worked for the government, at one of the hospitals or universities or were employed by small business owners. Since many small compa-nies chose not to reopen after Katrina, this left many residents out of work, with few prospects for employment.

The housing situation is no better. Large developers are working to rebuild the city, but only in more upscale neighborhoods,

like Lakeview. While upper middle class residents are getting help sorting out their insurance claims and securing financing for bigger and fancier homes, other residents – black and not all of them poor – wonder why no one has come into their neighbor-hoods to help them.

Why then, with all the problems still plaguing the Big Easy are government funds promised to the city being held up? How is that thousands of volunteers and actor Brad Pitt have been able to repair and build more homes in poor areas of the city than the government that promised to ‘uplift the poor’? Why are charter schools now doing more to educate the city’s children than the local public school system?

Over the last few years, many politi-cians used New Orleans as a springboard for their campaigns and pet issues. Now that the votes have been cast, very few have returned to the city to deliver on their promises. Perhaps we should write them and ask when they plan to make good on those verbal checks.

The government continues to fail New Orleans, as it fails most urban areas. We showed the world in November that we as a people were looking for a new type of leader. We can use that power once again to move our elected officials into action. It is never too late for them to do the right thing.

lack History Month should never pass without people of African descent remembering the amazing

Haitian Revolution which produced the first Black Republic in the world. While histo-rians herald the contributions to humanity of the American and French Revolutions, I believe the Haitian Revolution was at least as significant in terms of advancing the con-cepts of human rights and equality. We must never forget that this improbable Revolu-tion was consummated at a time when the holocaust of enslavement was wreaking havoc on Africa. Though the trans-Atlantic slave trade was initiated as an economic enterprise, it would not be long before the horrors of this genocidal undertaking would be rationalized by theories of “race” that designated Africans inferior beings. Pseudo-scientific theories gave birth to the myth of white supremacy.

But, the Haitian revolutionaries, in-spired and led by Boukman, Alexander Petion, Henri Christophe, Jean Jacques Dessalines and the incomparable Toussaint Louverture were unwilling to validate this perverted theory of race. Over a tumultuous period from 1791 to 1803, Haitian freedom fighters defeated the armies of England, Spain and France - in the latter instance humiliating the vaunted forces of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. An army of “enslaved Africans” took destiny into their own hands and shattered the myth of white supremacy! January 1, 1804, Jean Jacques Dessalines declared Haiti the first Black Republic in the world. It was a declaration which reverberated around the world, especially among enslaved Africans in the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Despite the righteous platitudes of the American and French Revolutions, the idea of an independent Black Republic created through force of arms did not sit well with the powers that be in the Capitols of Europe and America. There was virtually universal agreement among the European/White lead-ers of the time, including President Thomas Jefferson, that the example of Haiti was a threat to their national interests - profiting from the slave trade and/or colonialism in Africa, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Therefore, it was imperative that Haiti be isolated, marginalized and rendered weak as a “Black nation.” Under threat of a new invasion, Haiti succumbed to demands from France to pay millions of dollars in reparations for the loss of property (enslaved Africans and the plantations) incurred dur-

ing the Revolution. The burden of this debt would cripple Haiti’s struggle for develop-ment well into the 20th century. In 1915 the U.S. invaded and occupied Haiti until 1934, and has treated Haiti as a neo-colony ever sense.

It is my contention that people of African descent everywhere owe a spe-cial debt to Haiti for giving us back our dignity when we were on our knees. With the onslaught of the slave trade, colonial-ism and segregation/apartheid, the Haitian Revolution and the Black Republic it pro-duced was a beacon of inspiration, hope and promise for the entire Black World. Accordingly, raising Haiti to its rightful place in the sun must be a collective PanAfrican priority in the 21st Century. As long as the first Black Republic is ridiculed as the “poorest nation in the western hemisphere,” people of African descent everywhere are diminished. By uplifting Haiti and assisting the Haitian people to achieve genuine self-determination and an improved standard of living, Africans everywhere are elevated.

To that end, the Haiti Support Project (HSP) of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century has been working to build a formidable constituency for Haiti in the U.S. Our mission is to impact U.S. policy towards Haiti and to mobilize humanitarian and de-velopmental assistance to support people based projects, programs and initiatives on the ground. As it relates to U.S. policy, an immediate goal is to rescind the long standing discriminatory policy of routinely incarcerating and returning Haitian refugees to Haiti without proper hearings. In fact, ac-cording to a recent Associated Press report, some 30,000 Haitian refugees are currently facing deportation in the near future. By contrast, Cuban refugees who manage to arrive on U.S. shores are immediately taken in and put on a fast track to receive Green Cards and eventually citizenship. While this racist policy is under review, Haitian refugees should be granted Temporary Pro-tective Status (TPS). In the broader strategic sense, the U.S. should be constructively en-gaged in a long term and sustained effort to strengthen democracy and development in Haiti through assistance that will enhance the Government’s capacity to build a sound and growing economy, generate jobs, and deliver vital services like education and health care.

In terms of private sector assistance, HSP is committed to educating and engag-ing the African American community to

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Vantage PointBuilding a Constituency for Haiti in the U.S.

join with our Haitian American sisters and brothers to partner in the process of strength-ening democracy and development in Haiti. Working together this partnership can mo-bilize substantial humanitarian assistance to benefit schools, health care clinics and other critical projects. Equally important, we can take advantage of Haiti’s incredible assets as the first Black Republic by encouraging cultural and historical tourism and invest-ment in related economic development/business enterprises. In recent years, HSP has organized annual Pilgrimages to the magnificent Citadel and Sans Souci Palace in the northern part of the country near Mi-lot as part of the Model City Initiative (for information visit www.ibw21.org). Our goal is to mobilize maximum resources to transform the town of Milot into a Mecca for cultural-historical tourism as an engine for people based economic development. Other organizations or Churches may choose to adopt a town, school, healthcare

center, orphanage or invest in an economic development project.

The bottom line is that we owe an enor-mous debt to Haiti and we must meet that obligation by building a powerful constitu-ency that can assist our sisters and brothers in Haiti to resurrect the first Black Republic as a beacon of pride and hope for people of African descent everywhere. Long live the spirit of the Haitian Revolution!

Dr. Ron Daniels is President of the In-stitute of the Black World 21st Century and Distinguished Lecturer at York College City University of New York. He is the host of An Hour with Professor Ron Daniels, Monday-Friday mornings on WWRL Radio 1600 AM in New York and Night Talk, Wednesday evenings on WBAI 99.5 FM, Pacifica New York. His articles and essays also appear on the IBW website www.ibw21.org and http://stateoftheblackworld.blogspot.com. He can be reached via email at [email protected].

Dr. Ron Daniels


Terrance Lane conducts Lane and Company, a Sacred Music and Negro Spiritual Ensemble, at the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Celebration.

Orlando School of Cultural Dance performs at the City of Orlando Black History Month Celebration.

Colorful and vibrant are the images from the City of Orlando’s celebration of Black history this past President’s day.

The event featured presentations by five of six of the city commissioners, including an invocation by Commissioner Sam Ings, acknowledgements by Commissioner Tony Ortiz, a history of African American poetry by Commissioner Patty Sheehan, reflections on African-American history by Commissisoner Daisy Lynum and closing remarks by Commissioner Phil Diamond.

In addition to singing by Lane and Company and the Oak Ridge High School Choir, there were dance performances by the Orlando School of Cultural Dance and a poetry reading by Jolonda Blackman.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer gave greetings and spoke on the occasion of the celebration. The keynote address was provided by Orlando City Chief of Police, Val Demings.

Food and refreshments were provided by Coca Cola, Inc., Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc., John-son’s Diner, Mama Nem’s, Nikki’s Place, Inc., Queen Bee’s, and Sam’s Club.

The Orlando Magic and the Dr. P. Phillips Or-lando Performing Arts Center were co-sponsors of the celebration.

Above, Chief Val Demings poses with 4 year old Morgan LaBord at the celebration. Below, the Orlando School of Cultural Dance performs.

Above, Chief Val Demings provides keynote address on Black history and why it matters in the 21st century. Below, the Oak Ridge High School choir performs at the celebration.

All photos are by Janice LaBord, of the Orlando Advocate.

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EATONVILLE, FL. - Mayor Anthony Grant of Eatonville vows to “vigorously oppose any effort to close our only elementary educational institution.”

Hungerford El-ementary School is one of twelve schools the school district is look-ing at closing to deal with an espected budbet cut of over 100 million dollars nest year.

“Any effort to close Hungerford Elementary School will be devastat-ing to the children of Eatonville, as well as the entire community, “ said Grant.

“Since 1887, the founding of Eatonville, the oldest black incor-porated municipality in the United States, our schools have been essential to its existence.”

Parents, students, and the community of Eatonville are joining together to insist that Hungerford Elementary remain open, and that Orange County Public Schools make a permanent and lasting commitment to education in Eatonville.

A Special Town Hall Meeting was held last Thurs-day, February 19, 2009 at the Denton Johnson Community Center.

In a statement released last week, Mayor Grant stat-ed, “The Town of Eatonville,

the oldest black incorporated municipality in America, calls on the Orange County School Board to affirm a long-standing, and continu-ing commitment to operat-ing schools within the Town, just as it has faithfully done for every other incorporated community within Orange County”.

“Just recently, the Or-ange County Public Schools discussed closing Hunger-ford Elementary School. As you know, it was only a few years ago when Orange County Public Schools also discussed the possibility of closing the Robert Hun-gerford Preparatory High School. In 1951, 300 acres

of property was donated to Orange County School Board by the Hungerford Trust. This vast amount of land stretched from the Denton Johnson Community Center to the old Costco building, near Catalina Park. The property was donated to the Orange County School Board solely for one purpose; as stated in the Final Decree No. 23174, on May 9, 1951, *11.

“That upon the convey-ance of said real and per-sonal property to the Board of Public Instruction of Orange County, Florida, said real property shall be used as a site for the operation of a public school…”

“To close our schools,

whether elemen-tary or high school, would be devastat-ing, not only to our community, but to our children, as well,” he contin-ued.

Many feel that the very idea of closing Hunger-ford Elementary School is just an-other attack on the community as a whole.

“What would we be, as a Town, without schools

to educate our children? Can we afford to sit back and allow anyone to come in and force the

closure of our educational institutions, jeopardizing the Town even more? We cannot; we will not!

The Eatonville commu-nity strongly opposes any decision to close Hungerford Elementary, or Robert Hun-gerford Preparatory High School. The closing of Hun-gerford is very critical, to say the least. We will stand united, and aggressively defend our schools, at all costs!

Parents, students and teachers all over the district are coming together to find ways to fight the decimation of the education budgets.

Eatonville to Fight Hungerford Elementary School Closure

Mayor Anthony Grant stands on Kennedy Boulevard in Eatonville, vowing to do whatever it takes to save Eatonville’s public elementary school. Photo by E. D. Fountain

FORT MYERS - On Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 FCRA President Wil-lie David, III and FCRA State Secretary Marsha Watson traveled to Fort Myers Florida as special invited guests to participate in President Barack Obama 2nd town hall meeting since taking office. This historic moment would be the Pres-ident’s first trip to Florida to address the economic crisis in one of the country’s hard-est hit home foreclosure cit-ies. Governor Charlie Crist introduced the President who acknowledged several congressional members and special invited guests.

One of the town hall meeting participants, Hen-rietta Hughes, made an emotional plea to President Obama, citing that she and

her son are homeless and living in their car. Ms. Hughes requested assis-tance with employment. The President responded compassionately by leav-ing the platform and hug-ging Ms. Hughes assuring that he would have his staff contact her with assistance. The town hall meeting ended with the President greeting the crowd with handshakes. As FCRA members were about to leave the meeting, we could not miss a mob of media fol-lowing Ms. Hughes around as she attempted to exit the building.

Reporters from AP, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, In-side Edition and BBC were there to cover the town hall meeting and now wanted to know Ms. Hughes story.

The small statured woman and her son appeared over-whelmed and were initially insistent on leaving. FCRA President David was able to get Ms. Hughes away from the media temporarily and took a few moments to explain to her what had occurred and what was to come. Ms. Hughes did not realize that her story would be of such great interest and was surprised to know that it had already been aired na-tionally. We explained that she was now for at least a short time the spokesperson for others in her situation and needed to get her story out. She agreed and indi-vidual interviews were set up with each waiting media who had by now become a little more patient. After granting several interviews

Ms. Hughes and her son Corey were taken by FCRA President David and FCRA State Secretary Watson to lunch and given an oppor-tunity to rest and reflect on the day’s events.

Ms. Hughes shared that she had become ill and lost her job during recovery from serious illness for which she is now receiv-ing approximately $800 per month disability. Her son Corey also became unem-ployed shortly thereafter and that was the beginning of a downward spiral. They lost their home and moved into an apartment, her daughter who resides out of state also suffered a serious illness and required assistance from her mother.

While caring for her daughter they lost their

apartment and placed all their possessions into storage. She has spent an exhaustive amount of time seeking employment, but believes that her age and the progression of comput-ers and technology have left her at the bottom of the employability list. Her resume is very skilled and she has outstanding refer-ences and so does her son Corey, who is ironically a computer programmer. She was advised that the waiting list for public housing is a minimum of two years and therefore has been forced to reside in her truck. Ms. Hughes explained that after paying for car insurance, storage, a few minutes on her cell phone and food she did not have enough money left to survive on.

Prior to leaving the

town hall meeting site, Chene Thompson, the wife of State Representative Nick Thompson made an offer to Ms. Hughes for housing. Donating a home located in LaBelle, Florida approxi-mately 30 minutes away. FCRA was unexpectedly inundated with numerous media requests and e-mails with donations for Ms. Hughes and her son from all across the country. Ms. Hughes, still overwhelmed by the kindness and gener-osity, will soon settle into her new home in LaBelle, Florida.

FCRA President, Willie David, III said “We believe we know who are homeless among us, due to stereotype and Ms. Hughes has certain-ly changed my perception, any of us could be a Ms. Henrietta Hughes.

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Case No.: 2009-2069IRMENGARD MARIE GUYPetitioner, andRODNEY A. GUY,Respondent

TO: RODNEY A. GUYADDRESS UNKNOWN

YOU ARE HEREBY NO-TIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the Pe-titioner, IRMENGARD MA-RIE GUY whose address is 1614 DOREEN AVENUE, OCOEE, FLORIDA 34761, on or before March 26, 2009, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801 before service on the Petitioner or imme-diately thereafter. If you fail to do so a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

Copies of all court docu-ments in this case, includ-ing orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Ad-dress, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk's office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires cer-tain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dis-missal or striking of plead-ings.

Dated February 11th, 2009LYDIA GARDNER, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTby Jason GlennDeputy Clerk

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MARRIAGE



Case No.: DR09-1517MONA MICHAUDPetitioner, andJEAN A. MICHAUD,Respondent

TO: JEAN A. MICHAUDADDRESS UNKNOWN

YOU ARE HEREBY NO-TIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the Petitioner, MONA MICHAUD whose address is 7069 CARDINAL WOOD CT, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32818, on or before March 26, 2009, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Room 320, Orlando, Florida 32801 before service on the Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.




Dated February 13th, 2009LYDIA GARDNER, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTby Yadira AguilarDeputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIR-CUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDACase No.: 08-CA-33715-OCITY OF ORLANDO, a Mu-nicipal Corporation of the State of Florida,Plaintiff,vs.LULA HAWKINS, AS PER-SONAL REPRESENTA-TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF FLOYD L. NELSON, SR.; UNKNOWN TENANT I; and any unknown heirs, de-visees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown per-sons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under any of the above-named Defendants,Defendant(s),TO: Any unknown heirs, devi-sees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons or un-known spouses claiming by, through and under any of the above-named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREBY NOTI-FIED that an action to enforce a code enforcement lien on the following properties in Orange County , Florida:Parcel ID#: 26-22-29-8460-01-090 Property Address: 201 N. Lee Avenue, Or-lando, FL 32805Legal Description: Lot 9, Bk. A, Sunset Park Subdivision, PB F, Page 115, public records of Orange County, Floridahas been filed against you, and LULA HAWKINS, AS PER-SONAL REPRESENTA-TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF FLOYD L. NELSON, SR.; UNKNOWN TENANT I; you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on JOYCE SAVAGE GASTON, ESQUIRE, Plaintiff'sattorney, whose address is: 5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 310, Orlando, Florida 32819 (30) days from the date of the first publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of court either before service on plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief de-manded in the complaint or petition.

DATED on 16th day of January, 2009CLERK OF THE COURTBy Parris SachseDeputy Clerk

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MARRIAGE



Case No.: 2009-2624LIVIA GUTIERREZ Petitioner, andWALID KODAXR,Respondent

TO: WALID KODAXRADDRESS UNKNOWN

YOU ARE HEREBY NO-TIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the Pe-titioner, LIVIA GUTIERREZ whose address is 400 CHA-PEL TRACE DRIVE, #202, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32807 on or before April 2, 2009, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801 be-fore service on the Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.




Dated February 19th, 2009LYDIA GARDNER, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTby Marc LaRussoDeputy Clerk

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MARRIAGE



Case No.: 2009-2512WILLIE WHITE Petitioner, andSHIRLEY WHITE,Respondent

TO: SHIRLEY WHITEADDRESS UNKNOWN

YOU ARE HEREBY NO-TIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your writ-ten defenses, if any, to the Petitioner, WILLIE WHITE whose address is 5231 VIA HACIENDA CIRCLE, APT. 118, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32839 on or before April 2, 2009, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801 be-fore service on the Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.





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MARRIAGE



Case No.: 2009-2658TRINA KIRKLAND Petitioner, andRAY WATSON, JR.,Respondent

TO: RAY WATSON, JR.ADDRESS UNKNOWN

YOU ARE HEREBY NO-TIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the Petitioner, TRINA KIRKLAND whose address is 813 AVONDALE DRIVE, #1, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32805 on or before April 2, 2009, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801 be-fore service on the Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.





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NOTICE OF ACTION

BEFORE THE FLORIDA BOARD OF EMPLOYEE LEASING COMPANIES

IN RE: The practice of employee leasing

The Human Resource Enterprise Corp.8613 Pisa Dr.Suite 13210Orlando, FL 32810

CASE NO.: 2008006594LICENSE NO.: EL336

The Department of Busi-ness and Professional Regulation has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Jamie Duran, Office of General Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regula-tion, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 33, Tallahas-see, FL 32399-2203, (850) 487-9651.

If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by April 10, 2009 the matter of the Ad-ministrative Complaint will be presented at a hearing pursuant to 120.57(2), F.S. before the Florida Board of Employee Leasing Com-panies.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabili-ties Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this pro-ceeding should contact the individual or agency send-ing notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on notice. Telephone: (850) 257-6097; 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida Relay Service.

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NOTICE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK

FOR AZALEA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The School Board of Orange County, Florida announces that Construction Manage-ment at Risk Services are required for the project listed below.

PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER: Construction Management at Risk Services for Azalea Park Elementary School Comprehensive Project, RFQ #09CM02.SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: Construction Management at Risk Services for Azalea Park Elementary School ComprehensivePRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING: February 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m., 6501 Magic Way, Orlando, FL, Building100A. Attendance is not mandatory.OCPS CONTACT: Roberto J. Pacheco, Senior ManagerPROPOSALS ARE TO BE SENT TO: Orange County Public Schools Contract Administration 6501 Magic Way, Bldg. 100 B Orlando, FL 32809PROPOSAL DUE DATE: March 18, 2009 2:00 p.m.

Requirements: Interested firms are required to comply with all requirements of the Request for Qualification (RFQ). A copy of the RFQ and any and all clarifications issued shall be obtained from our web site https://www.ocps.net/op/contract/Pages/default.aspx. Copies of the RFQ may also be picked up at the above address (during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) or upon written request will be mailed to inter-ested firms. Written requests for a copy of the RFQ must be faxed to (407) 317-3752. Furthermore, all Notices concerning this solicitation and award shall be posted to the aforementioned web site. These Notices shall include, but are not limited to short list meeting dates and times, presentation meeting dates and times, intended decision and decision information.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The School Board of Orange County, Florida does not discriminate in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability or any other reason prohibited by law. The Equal Opportu-nity supervisor responsible for compliance is Catherine Van Kirk, EEO & Legal Ser-vices, who may be contacted at the Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, 407.317.3200.

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BIDSThe Orange County Board of County Commission-ers is soliciting bids (IFB) and proposals (RFP) for a variety of goods and services, construction, and architectural/engineering services. Interested par-ties may receive docu-ments via the internet at orangecountyfl.net. A list of open solicitations is also available on the County’s Bid Hotline at (407) 836-0011, or view Orange TV, TWC cable channel 9.

NEW FEATURE: Visit our web site (orangecountyfl.net)* and sign up for electronic notification of County solicitations. On the web site, select Services On-line and click on Vendor Registration System. For assistance, please email [email protected] or call (407) 836-5635.

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INVITATION TO BIDUCF Partnership III

Clancy & Theys Construc-tion Company is actively soliciting bids for the UCF Partnership III building at the University of Central Florida.

This project consists of a new 5 story facility which contains approximately 117,000 SF of research labs, offices and class-rooms. The building is lo-cated in the Central Florida Research Park.

BID DATE AND TIME: Pricing is due at Clancy & Theys Construction, 7308 Greenbriar Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819, Fax: 407-578-1439 by 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

INSURANCE REQUIRE-MENTS: All subcontractors and suppliers furnishing on-site labor/deliveries are required to have workmen’s compensation insurance, general liability and auto-mobile insurance.

Clancy & Theys Construction Co. promotes equal opportunity for all of their projects and encourages all minority participation. All M/WBE subcontractors who need information or wish to review plans, specs and contract documents and/or wish to provide a sub-bid and/or materials quote for this project should contact Michelle Whitehead at 407-578-1449. Drawings and Specifications will also be available at the CFBE and Dodge plan rooms.

All subcontractors providing bids for the UCF Partner-ship III project shall be prequalified at the time of the bid by Clancy & Theys Construction Company. Prequalification forms are available on our website w w w.c to r lando.com or by contacting Mi-chelle Whitehead at [email protected].

All subcontractors please provide your bond rate.

All firms providing bids please use your own forms with your company name, address, phone numbers, email address and contact person.

Please refer to the alternate section in the specifications and provide deductive alter-nates as required for your scope of work.

Clancy & Theys Construc-tion Co. reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities and irregularities in bidding and to accept bids which are considered by Clancy & Theys to be in the best interest of the project.

License No. CGC 1511552

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NOTICE FOR CONTINUING GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The School Board of Orange County, Florida announces that bids shall be accepted for the project listed below.

PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER: General Contractor Term Service Bid Bid #09-01-CGC.

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: Continuing General Contractor Services as required and specified in the bid documents.

PRE-BID MEETING: March 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., 6501 Magic Way, Bldg 100A, Orlando, FL, Building 100A. Attendance is not mandatory.

OCPS CONTACT: William Irvine (407) 317-3700 ext 5319 Fax Number (407) 317-3752

BIDS ARE TO BE SENT TO : Orange County Public Schools Contract Administration 6501 Magic Way, Bldg. 100B Orlando, FL 32809

BID DUE DATE: March 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

Requirements: Interested firms are required to comply with all requirements of the Bid. A copy of the bid and any and all clarifications issued shall be obtained from our web site http://www.ocps.net/op/contract/. Copies of the bid may also be picked up at the above address (during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) or upon written request will be mailed to interested firms. Written requests for a copy of the bid must be faxed to (407) 317-3752. Furthermore, all Notices concerning this solicitation and award shall be posted to the aforementioned web site. These Notices shall include, but are not limited to short list meeting dates and times, presentation meeting dates and times, intended decision and decision information.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The School Board of Orange County, Florida does not discriminate in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability or any other reason prohibited by law. The Equal Opportunity supervisor responsible for compliance is Catherine Van Kirk, EEO & Legal Services, who may be contacted at the Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, 407.317.3200.

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JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE

COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2008-CP-2825-O

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: THE ESTATE OFBARBARA A. DAVIS

Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

The administration of the estate of BARBARA A. DAVIS, deceased, Case is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N. Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801. The name and address of the personal represen-tative and the personal representative’s attorney is set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All persons upon whom this notice is served who have objections that chal-lenge the qualification of the personal representa-tive, venue, or jurisdiction, of this Court is required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All creditors of the dece-dent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent es-tate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publica-tion of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AF-TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR-TY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s es-tate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AF-TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR-EVER BARRED.

The date of first publica-tion of this Notice is Feb-ruary 27, 2009.

Attorney for Personal Representative John D. Ellis, Jr

Personal Representative Edna D. Davis2080 Longfellow DriveOrlando, Florida 32818

Law Office of John D. Ellis, Jr., P.A. P.O. Box 1161 Orlando, Florida 32802(407) 894-1441FBN: 0854565

Published: 2/27/09

CLERK'S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S.

CHAPTER 45IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OR-ANGE COUNTY, FLORIDACase No.: 2006-CA-5847MARIE G. NOEL-VANCOURT,Petitioner,andGERALD ALEXANDRE,Respondent

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Partition dated April 14, 2008, in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, on March 24, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Orange County Courthouse, 425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, Room 350, the following described property:

Lot 21 in Block E of Signal Hill Unit Two, according to the Plat thereof, as record-ed in Plat Book 4, at page 136, of the public records of Orange County, Florida

Street Address: 4732 Nantucket Lane, Florida, Orlando, Florida

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner and the attorney fees and cost as of the date of the lis pendens,v must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated: February 25, 2009LYDIA GARDNER, Clerk of CourtBy: Norma J. Felshaw, Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OR-ANGE COUNTY, FLORIDACase No.: 48-2009-CA-002818-OCITY OF ORLANDO, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida,Plaintiff,vs.NATHAN STEELE; DA-MIEN HIGGERSON; HEL-EN BROWN; UNKNOWN TENANT I; and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under any of the above-named Defendants,Defendant(s),TO: Any unknown heirs, de-visees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claim-ing by, through and under any of the above-named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREBY NO-TIFIED that an action to enforce a code enforcement lien on the following prop-erties in Orange County, Florida:Parcel ID#: 35-22-29-1916-00-311 Property Address: 638 W. Anderson Street, Orlando, Florida Legal Description: H CARL DANN ADDITION TO ORLANDO D/52 LOT 31has been filed against you, and NA-THAN STEELE; DAMIEN HIGGERSON; HELEN BROWN; UNKNOWN TEN-ANT I; you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on JOYCE SAVAGE GASTON, ESQUIRE, Plaintiff'sattorney, whose address is: 5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 310, Orlando, Florida 32819 (30) days from the date of the first publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of court either before service on plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED: February 5, 2009CLERK OF THE COURTBy Katie SnowDeputy Clerk

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E A S Y

the Orlando Advocate

February 27, 2009

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On Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, The Orlando Event Series will host the Parramore Education and Street Festival and Health Fair at Dr. J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center (corner of Parramore Ave and Washington St) to celebrate the future of the community and “the promise of hope”! Purpose: to expose and educate the local citizens to opportunities, to positively promote the Parramore District to the entire Orlando area, to honor the achievements of Orlando’s black leaders and to celebrate Black History Month.

TALLAHASSEE – On the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Association for the Ad-vancement of Colored Peo-ple (NAACP), Governor Charlie Crist today called on Adora Obi Nweze of Miami to serve as Special Advisor to the Governor on Minority Affairs. Nweze will serve as a representa-tive for the state’s minori-ties by advising Governor Crist on strategies that will ensure Florida’s gov-

ernment is accessible to these populations. She will continue as president of the Florida State Confer-ence of the NAACP. The Governor’s appointment of Nweze is believed to be the first state partnership with the NAACP through an official appointment in the administration.

“The Sunshine State benefits from its diverse population in many ways, and a wide variety of cul-tural perspectives gives our state a unique advantage when pursuing economic opportunities in many dif-ferent markets,” Governor Crist said. “Adora will help ensure that my administra-tion is reaching as many of Florida’s diverse popula-tions as possible.”

Governor Crist an-nounced Nweze’s appoint-ment during a civil rights

roundtable discussion with leaders of Florida’s Afri-can-American community. Joining Governor Crist and Nweze were representa-tives of the Urban League of Florida, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Florida A&M University and leaders of the Florida Conference of Black Legislators. Gover-nor Crist invited leaders to provide suggestions for increasing minority access to state government. Later today, Governor Crist will meet with the full member-ship of the Florida Confer-ence of Black Legislators to hear their priorities for the state.

In 2000 Nweze was elected president of the Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches, which pursues civil rights interests of Floridians of color throughout the state. She also serves on the NAACP National Board of Directors, the NAACP Special Contribution Fund/Board of Trustees and is the National Chair for the NAACP Afro Cultural Technological Scientific Olympics committee that provides an opportunity for students to compete nationally in science, vi-sual and performing arts, business, and humanities for scholarships, comput-ers and other awards. She is former vice-chair of the NAACP Education Com-mittee and former chair of the National 50th Anni-versary of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. In September 2005 after Hurricane Katrina, she was appointed by the NAACP as National Disaster Relief Coordinator. She has also served as president for the Miami-Dade NAACP branch for 11 years and the Opa-Locka branch for two years. Nweze is a retired educator with the

Miami-Dade County Pub-lic Schools and has been an adjunct professor at several universities. She received a bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State Univer-

sity in North Carolina and a master’s degree in educa-tion from the University of Miami.

“I applaud Governor Crist’s efforts to reach out to all Floridians and work to ensure that every Floridian – regardless of race, color or national origin – has access to qual-ity education and economic opportunity,” Nweze said. “I look forward to serving the people of Florida in this unique role.”

Nweze’s appointment as special advisor expands the existing partnerships between state agencies and the Florida State Confer-ence of NAACP Branches developed to reach minori-ty populations. Under Gov-ernor Crist’s leadership, the following partnerships have been established:

In November 2008, the NAACP and the Office of Supplier Diversity within the Department of Manage-ment Services partnered to increase the number of black-owned businesses certified as minority busi-ness enterprises from 574 to 700 by November 2009. As of February 1, 2009, more

Adora Obi Nweze Named Special Advisor on Minority Affairs

Adora Obi Nweze

Gov. Charlie Crist

ORLANDO, FL (BNN)-- Jamilla Moore of Orlando was recently selected to participate in the 2009 Miss Pre-Teen Orlando Pageant competition on March 7, 2009. Jamilla learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition after the pageant organization, Nationals’, Inc., announced their selections on February 9. Jamilla submitted an ap-plication and took part in an interview session that was conducted by Patty Neidert, this year’s Orlando Pageant Coordinator.

The pageant gives young ladies between the ages of 7 and 19 an opportunity to compete in mod-eling routines including casual and formal wear for thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be awarded. The Miss Pre-Teen division is one of four divisions in which girls of similar age are grouped together. Jamilla will be compet-ing for her share of the prizes and gifts.

Most important, though, Jamilla will get to display her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year’s Orlando judging panel. Personality is probably the most critical component of the judging process, as it will be looked at during all phases of the

competition.If Jamilla were to win the title of Miss

Pre-Teen Orlando, she would represent Orlando and the surrounding communities at the Cities of America National Competi-tion that will take place in Orlando later in the year.

Over $60,000.00 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each win-ner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Florida.

Jamilla won’t have to pay to participate in the pag-eant competition. But only

because she has community businesses, organizations, and private individuals who have become official sponsors of her. Through her sponsorships, Jamilla re-ceives the financial support that takes care of all the necessary training and rehears-als, allowing her to focus on being well-prepared, poised and and confident as she heads into this year’s Orlando Pageant.

Any business, organization or private individual interested in becoming a spon-sor to Jamilla-- or any of the other contes-tants-- may contact pageant coordinator, Patty Neidert, at 1-800-569-2487.

Local Youth Competes For Miss Pre-Teen Orlando Title

than 950 black-owned busi-nesses have been enrolled.

In September 2007, the Florida State Confer-ence officially joined the State Emergency Response Team to enhance the state’s resources in the areas of preparedness, response, recovery, and pre-disaster hazard mitigation activi-ties. The Florida NAACP members assist with mul-tiple emergency support operations, including hu-man services, volunteers and donations, business, industry and economic sta-bilization, and temporary disaster housing.

The Florida Department of Health has partnered

with the Florida NAACP to address challenges contrib-uting to health disparities that impact racial and eth-nic populations. The goal of the collaboration is to develop innovative strate-gies and recommendations to close health gaps.

Nweze is also a long-time advocate for at-risk youth, working to reduce disproportionate minority contact within the juvenile justice system. She served as a panelist on the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice’s Examining Zero Tolerance: A Summit on Florida’s Students – Cre-ative Strategies for Lasting Solutions held in August

2008 to address ways to keep Florida schools safe while reducing referrals to the juvenile justice system.

As Special Advisor to the Governor on Minority Affairs, Nweze will make recommendations to the Governor and state agen-cies on ways to advance minority-population par-ticipation in and access to state government. She will also advise on matters related to the development of minority businesses and equal access to educa-tion, health care, housing, government services and criminal justice.

12-year-old Jamilla Moore

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