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Page 4 April 2014 The AC Phoenix Three Sisters at Bethlehem Baptist Church Survive Cancer By John Raye [continued from page 3] All three sisters unanimously agree that lifestyle changes and early detection is the key to surviving cancer. “ Pay attention to your body and get to know your body because usually it will tell you what to do”, JoAnn said. Both Helen and Yvonne agreed that women should check their family history, stay prayed up, and get annual mammograms. “This is a shining example of what the love of God and the power of can do”, said Hash. “God’s grace is sufficient!” On any given Sunday morning at Bethlehem Baptist church, most likely you will see pastor Hash in the pulpit bringing the word, first lady Constance Hash, and three quiet and soft spoken cancer survivors, JoAnn, Helen and Yvonne, whose faith is more than sufficient. With the help of friends, family members and a praying church family, they have survived the “Big “C”. Now that…. is something to shout about! Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney Elder Abuse: Could It Happen to You? By Charlotte Libov When Mickey Rooney died this week at 93, he left a legacy that goes beyond his incomparable acting career. In his later years he disclosed that he was a victim of elder abuse and he fought to help others who had suffered. The experience hurt him so deeply that he testified in front of Congress, determined to raise awareness about the issue. “My money was taken and misused,” Rooney told senators. “When I asked for information, I was told that I couldn’t have any of my own information. I was literally left powerless. “Over the course of time, my daily life became unbearable,” he said. “I felt trapped scared, used, and frustrated. But above all, I felt helpless.” Rooney filed a lawsuit against his stepson and his stepson’s wife in 2011, alleging the couple stole his money and refused him basic necessities like food and medicine. In October 2013, Rooney’s conservator agreed to a $2.8 million stipulated judgment against the couple. “If elder abuse happened to me, Mickey Rooney, it can happen to anyone,” the star said during his congressional testimony in 2011. Editor’s Note: Nursing Home Nightmare, 3 Ways to Live In Your Home Forever Dr. Martha Corvea, a clinical psychologist who works with the elderly, says that by publicizing the scourge of elder abuse, Rooney did a service to millions of elderly. “Elder abuse happens every day, and can happen to anyone,” said Dr. Corvea, who works in the Miami VA Healthcare System. “Often people see it, but no one interferes because it is viewed as a family matter, not a community problem.” Studies show that one in10 elderly Americans suffer from some kind of elder mistreatment, abuse, or neglect that does not include financial abuse, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. Financial abuse happens to about 4 percent of seniors and costs its victims $2.9 billion a year, according to the center. “Most of the abuse or mistreatment of the elderly is initiated by the person whoWhen Mickey Rooney died this week at 93, he left a legacy that goes beyond his incomparable acting career. In his later years he disclosed that he was a victim of elder abuse and he fought to help others who had suffered. The experience hurt him so deeply that he testified in front of Congress, determined to raise awareness about the issue. “My money was taken and misused,” Rooney told senators. “When I asked for information, I was told that I couldn’t have any of my own information. I was literally left powerless. “Over the course of time, my daily life became unbearable,” he said. “I felt trapped scared, used, and frustrated. But above all, I felt helpless.” Rooney filed a lawsuit against his stepson and his stepson’s wife in 2011, alleging the couple stole his money and refused him basic necessities like food and medicine. In October 2013, Rooney’s conservator agreed to a $2.8 million stipulated judgment against the couple. “If elder abuse happened to me, Mickey Rooney, it can happen to anyone,” the star said during his congressional testimony in 2011. Editor’s Note: Nursing Home Nightmare, 3 Ways to Live In Your Home Forever Dr. Martha Corvea, a clinical psychologist who works with the elderly, says that by publicizing the scourge of elder abuse, Rooney did a service to millions of elderly. “Elder abuse happens every day, and can happen to anyone,” said Dr. Corvea, who works in the Miami VA Healthcare System. “Often people see it, but no one interferes because it is viewed as a family matter, not a community problem.” Studies show that one in10 elderly Americans suffer from some kind of elder mistreatment, abuse, or neglect that does not include financial abuse, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. Financial abuse happens to about 4 percent of seniors and costs its victims $2.9 billion a year, according to the center. “Most of the abuse or mistreatment of the elderly is initiated by the person whois closest, which can be an adult child,” Dr. Corvea told Newsmax Health. “There is reluctance on the part of outsiders, or even other family member to intervene, even if they suspect what is going on.” Elder abuse cuts across all socio-economic lines, she said. “It doesn’t necessarily happen in poor communities. It can happen in wealthy ones as well,” Dr. Corvea noted. The elderly are particularly vulnerable because they often have no way to report the abuse, or even summon help. “How is an elderly person going to report what is happening, if they are being abused by the person who feeds them and gets them out of bed? It is heartbreaking, but the one thing that I have always found that really reduces the reporting to zero is the psychological threat that hangs over them. “The abuser threatens the elderly person, telling them, ‘If you say something, I am going to put you in a nursing home.’ The fear of being put out of their home, no matter how bad things are, is enough to keep them from telling anyone,” Dr. Corvea said. Dr. Corvea says abuse may be occurring when an elderly person: Has bruises or injuries that are hastily dismissed by a caretaker with a difficultto-believe explanation. Has been in and out of the hospital without a legitimate explanation. Always appears unkempt or is dressed in ragged clothing. Is kept away from visitors or barred from interacting with others. Is often heard shouting or the caretaker is heard shouting at the elderly person. Above all, if you suspect elder abuse, don’t hesitate to report it, say Dr. Corvea. “Most states have elder abuse hotlines. Or call 911 or the police. Too often, people are reluctant because they are afraid they will make the situation worse, but police and other agencies have trained people to handle such matters,” she said. After Rooney’s death, his will was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. Despite his decades of stardom, his estate was valued at only $18,000. © 2014 NewsmaxHealth. All rights reserved. Simkins PAC Recommends Candidates for May 6 Primary Elections [continued from page 1] wage legislation that past in 2007. He sponsored legislation that brought over $5 million to the High Point Furniture Market and sponsored legislation that established and funded the John Coltrane Monument in High Point. As chairman of the local legislative delegation he led the effort that brought Fed-Ex, Honda Jet and Caterpillar to the Triad creating thousands of jobs. Jones, Cofounder of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum is presently working with a group of High Point citizens to save High Point’s historic Kilby Hotel. Cecil Brockman, one of Jones’ opponents touts his experience as a legislative aid for two years. However, his primary job duties as a legislative aid are primarily to answer the phone, open the mail and greet visitors who come to meet the legislator. Earl Jones, who has been a strong supporter of education and job creation has also received the endorsement of the North Carolina Association of Educators and the AFLCIO Workers Union. Earl Jones experienced, proven effective leadership is needed in Raleigh now more than ever. In County Commissioner District 8, Guilford County School Board member, Carlvena Foster is being challenged by former Greensboro City Councilmember Diane Bellamy-Small. The Simkins PAC has endorsed Foster who is a former Chair of the Guilford County Department of social Services, has worked with the County Commissioners on annual school budgets and is currently serving on the Legislative Committee and Governance. Her priorities are accessibility to County services, support for education and will work to reduce the unemployment rate in Greensboro. Foster’s opponent, Diane Small lost in the Greensboro City election last year due to her consistently voting against the interest of the African-American community, opposing several African American initiatives including voting against City support of the NCA&T Homecoming vendors, the Civil Rights Museum, Greensboro’s Black Network Television and the Black Medical Cultural Center, the Sabastian Institute. Foster can be counted on to support black interests in Guilford County, Smalls cannot. The Simkins PAC has endorsed State Rep. Alma Adams to replace 12th Congressman Mel Watt, who was appointed by President Obama to head up the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Adams, s 20 year veteran legislator of the North Carolina General Assembly, is facing six opponents, George Battle III, General Counsel to the Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board; Malcolm Graham, State Senator; Marcus Brandon, Sate Representative, and Curtis Osborne, Attorney. [continued on page 12]
Page 5 April 2014 The AC Phoenix Our Nation Commorated By Raynard Jackson Our nation commemorated the 46th anniversary of the assassination of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (April 4, 1968). He gave his life so that we could fully participate in all that America has to offer. Since his death, America has made major strides towards freedom and equality for all. Blacks no longer face the same degree of racial hostility and hatred from Whites like in the days of old. To that end, Dr. King’s death was not in vain. But within the Black community, I can no longer say with confidence that Dr. King’s death was not in vain. Many believe that Dr. King’s strong opposition to the Vietnam War was the final straw that broke the proverbial camel’s back. We have gone from the Vietnam War to the war of words. The Vietnam War killed many thousands of Americans, but the war of words are destroying the very soul of a people. Rappers are calling our women bitches and hos. Our athletes and entertainers rarely take a principled stand on any relevant issues affecting our community. Many of our own movies do nothing but show the worst in us. We justify this behavior with the mantra of “I have a right to do whatever.” Well, along with your right comes a responsibility, a responsibility to show our community that through the sacrifice of Dr. King, we have become the embodiment of his dream. But, it wasn’t his dream alone. The dream was fueled by the likes of Fannie Lou Hamer, Claudette Colvin, and Rosa Parks. The dream was bankrolled by the likes of Harry Belafonte, Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Jim Brown, and John Johnson. Johnson died at the ripe old age of 87 in 2005. But his legacy lives on through his two flagship publications, Jet and Ebony magazines. From their beginnings, these magazines showcased the best in Black America. That’s why it pains me that one of their current employees has brought so much shame and disgrace to the legacy of Johnson. Jamilah Lemieux, Senior Editor for Ebony magazine brought so much shame to this prestigious publication that Johnson has to be turning over in his grave. Based on her behavior, it is quite obvious that Lemieux has absolutely no understanding or appreciation for the sacrifice that Johnson made to build his media empire, Johnson Publishing Company. The ironic thing is that she is from Chicago, which is where Johnson Publishing Company is headquartered; and she attended Howard University, which has a building and a program named after Johnson (The John H. Johnson School of Communications). Obtaining a college degree does not mean you are educated, it simply means you passed certain courses. Being educated is indicated by an ability to engage in critical thinking and conversation; Lemieux has proven that she is quite incapable of engaging in either. Last week she was engaged in a twitter conversation about a new conservative magazine, American CurrencySee, that is being headed up by neurosurgeon, Dr. Ben Carson and Armstrong Williams. I am also one of their columnists. In her twitter feed she begins to cast aspersions at Dr. Carson. My friend and colleague in the battle for the heart and soul of the Black community, Raffi Williams, sent her a tweet suggesting that she get to know about Dr. Carson’s life, which she stated in no uncertain terms, “I 100% do not want to know more. I wish I knew less!” In referring to Raffi, she continues, “Oh great, here comes a White dude telling me how to do this Black thing. Pass.” I have known Raffi for many years and I know for a fact certain he has been Black most of his life. Furthermore, his race should have had nothing to do with her response to his suggestion of valuing diversity of thought. Isn’t that central to the whole notion of being educated? Obviously, she failed that course. You can google Lemieux to read the complete twitter exchange. Isn’t it amazing that Dr. King died because of racism and now people like Lemieux have become the very thing that King fought against? Blacks like Lemieux are totally incapable of displaying any intellectual scholarship and engaging in a vibrant give-and-take with Raffi, a rising star in the Republican Party. Two weeks ago, liberals lost their minds over a statement Congressman Paul Ryan made about poverty. These same critics have yet to utter one word of support to Raffi and have not uttered one word of criticism to Lemieux. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congressional Black Caucus, NAACP, Melissa Perry, Joy Reid, Rachel Maddow, Chris Matthews, where are your denunciations of intolerance. The Human Rights Campaign, National Council of La Raza, Congresswoman Nance Pelosi, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, could I just one time hear your voice filled with righteous indignation over the intolerance that Blacks in the Republican Party face every day from liberals? Raynard Jackson is president & CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, LLC., a Washington, D.C.-based public relations/government affairs firm. He can be reached through his Web site, http:// www.raynardjackson.com. You can also follow him on Twitter at raynard1223. Learn to Start Your Own Business By John Raye [continued from page 1] and much of it is free, absolutely free! But there’s a catch. You have to know where to find the information. “Not knowing”, says Joe L. Dudley, Sr., the legendary founder of the world famous Dudley Products, Inc., “is the greatest sin”. Said Dudley, “you have to have a big why--- why do you want to be in business”. . But people, who don’t know, but want to know, somehow find their way to the office of Allan Younger, Director of the Forsyth Small Business Development Center, at Winston-Salem’s Forsyth Tech. Everything you need to know, want to know and should know, about starting a business from scratch or expanding an existing business, can be found at Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center. Now, for aspiring entrepreneurs, it is a virtual goldmine. A rock solid goldmine sitting right here in downtown Winston-Salem. Now in his second year as the Center’s director, Younger comes armed with an ocean full of degrees, awards, citations, plaques, trophies, honor-- an MBA from Winston- Salem State University, an economics and sociology degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hills, a six sigma degree green belt, and a burning desire to help small business owners grow their businesses, and become successful. “My greatest joy, greatest satisfaction, comes from helping people -- small business owners succeed. I just love helping people become successful, to become more confident in what they are doing. The more confident they become just puts a bigger smile on my face”, said Younger. In addition to his strong academic background, Younger is the founder of his own business, Grace Consulting and holds membership in a high profile organization, Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society serving accredited business programs worldwide. Membership in Beta Gamma is the highest recognition a business student can receive anywhere in the world in an accredited business program. Forsyth Tech offers a variety of workshops and seminars to virtually satisfy anyone interested in higher education, personal development, entrepreneurship, computer technology, vocational education and training or career advancement. Because the Small Business Center is state funded, many of the course offerings are free or carry a nominal fee. The real joy, the lasting excitement, is that students can enjoy and access much of this valuable information and professional expertise without having to come out of their own pockets…or their parents pockets. At the Small Business Center, the focus is on business startups, job creations and job retention. Younger, whose twenty year background includes business management, strategic planning, career counseling and risk management, says one primary goal is to help small businesses become more successful. “We do this through an ongoing series of [continued on page 6]
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