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A Chilling Look at Voter Suppression in Ohio

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Tula Connell

A sobering analysis at freepress.net dissects the four-pronged effort by the Ohio Republican Party to steal the 2012 presidential election.
Authors Bob Fitrakis and Bob Wasserman conclude that because Ohio is a pivotal state in deciding the winner,
if they get away with it, the Ohio GOP could make it virtually impossible for Barack Obama to carry Ohio this November.
The authors, who this year published, Will the GOP Steal America’s 2012 Election? cite the following moves by the Ohio Republicans.
Since 2009, the Ohio GOP has purged some 1.25 million citizens from the state’s voter rolls. This accounts for more than 20 percent of the roughly 5.2 million votes counted for president in the state in 2008. The purge focusses on counties that are predominantly urban and Democratic.
Electronic voting machines have been installed throughout the state which are owned, operated, programmed and maintained — and will be tallied—by Republican-connected firms, including Diebold (now Premier), ES&S and Triad.

For More visit http://www.aflcio.org/Blog/Political-Action-Legislation/A-Chilling-Look-at-Voter-Supression-in-Ohio

Calendar 8/30/12

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THIS WEEKEND!
Thur., Aug. 30th
To raise awareness about HIV in the African-American community, The Watchful Eye joins Xtra Mile Mindset to host “The Red Party” at the Brooklyn Terrace Rooftop Lounge. The evening will be filled with live performances, networking, poetry readings, surprise gift giveaways, great people and good vibes. Free Event. 347-533-4300

Fri., Aug 31st
6pm to 9pm: 14th Annual MEC/Jazzy Jazz Festival @ Medgar Evers College, 1650 Bedford and Crown Aves, is a FREE concert celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica and Trinidad with a special musical showcase featuring K Vibes with Brick Rose; Charles Dougherty & Circle of Friends; Claude Bill Rowe leading Ayaaso Band; Doug Guthrie; Ossie Dellimore; Michael “Jah Pan Man” Michael; Pan Man Band and others. For information: 917-535-9781.

7p –The Brass Fete, stars Mr. Vegas, Mr. Fete Machel Montano HD Ensemble, Patrice Roberts, Farmer Nappy, Edwin Yearwood, WCK, Krosfyah and others will be live at Brass Fest Celebrating Trinidad and Tobago’s 50th Anniversary!

10a-1p: 45th Annual West Indian-American Day Carnival Parade’s Stay in School children/teen-oriented concert. Music, fashion show, spoken word performances. Wiadcacarnival.org or call 718-467-1797, plus www.twitter.com/wiadca; www.facebook.com/wiadca.

Sat., Sept 1st
9am – 3p:  the 45th WIADC JUNIOR PARADE assembles at 8am and starts at St. John’s Place and Kingston Ave., and goes west along St. Johns Place to Franklin Ave., south on Franklin Ave. to President St.; west on President St. to Washington Ave. and Brooklyn Museum Grounds.  $2 admission; children under 5 free.

Sun., Sept. 2nd
The Dimanche Gras show comes to the Brooklyn Museum stage – starring Calypso Rose, Shadow, King Ajamu, Black Stalin, Something Positive Dance Troupe, steel pan performers and more on the Brooklyn Museum stage.

Noon –6pm: MoCADA presents The Soul of Brooklyn Block Party on Franklin Ave., bet Park Pl. and Lincoln Pl. to celebrate Caribbean Culture, the core purpose of the 45th Annual West Indian-American Carnival Association’s Labor Day Festivities, where their Kiddie Carnival Parade will come marching through.

Mon., Sept 3rd
Democratic National Convention begins

Thur., Sept 6th
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden accept the Democratic nominations for President and Vice President at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Live on YouTube or check your local listings)

6pm: Extended gallery cariBBeing presents Portraits of CARNIVAL, an exhibition curated by Shelley V. Worrell. Portraits of CARNIVAL features the photography of well-known Caribbean photographers Ruddy Roye (Jamaica) and Ray Llanos (St. Croix). The exhibition also highlights the world-famous NYC West Indian-American Day Carnival Parade with archival content such as journals and vintage photographs from Mas camps. MoCADA, 80 Hanson Pl., #102, BK, NY.

Sat., Sept 8th
9am –4pm:  7th Annual Takin’ it to the Streets Block Party & Health Fair @ Berean Baptist Church, 1635-40 Bergen St., Rochester and Utica Aves, BK, NY. Free refreshments, games, live music & dance. Prayer Stations,
FREE HEALTH SCREENING (Eye exams, HIV/AIDS testing, Blood Pressure, Diabetes). 718-774 –0466

Sat., Sept 15th
4pm:  Shades of Truth Theatre Company Presents “The Meeting” by Jeff Stetson to premiere at Cornerstone Baptist
Church for the 68th Annual Women’s Day Committee.   The new play stars Michael Green as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lawrence Winslow as Malcolm X and Ron Wilks as Rashad@ the historic church, located at 562-574 Madison Street in BK, NY. 718-574-5900. Adults $25.00. Children under 12, $15.

104 and still going strong

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Virginia Jones Hawkins, Celebrated her 104th birthday on August 29, 2012.  The widow of the late Malcolm Hawkins has lived on the 600 Block of Macdonough Street since 1948.  Born in 1908 Staunton, Virginia, she is a true Brooklyn heroine.  She has served as a member of her Block Association since its inception and continues to support it.
Ms. Hawkins is a member of the Newman Memorial Methodist Church.
All of her neighbors, family and friends salute this very Special and spiritual lady in her celebration of 104 years.
May God continue to bless Ms. Virginia Hawkins for her life and spirit and all the lives that she has touched.

A Look Back in Pictures at the South African Festival…

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Festival Organizer Joshua Sindisa Mrulekana Speaks

We topped last year’s South Africa Festival Fund-raiser 2012 proceeds raised by more than ten percent.  This shows that the South Africa Celebration initiative at the Bedford YMCA is growing stronger each year. People could not stop raving about the dance created by the interns and also the food that was prepared by South African restaurants.  My desire is to see more people involved in our endeavor and we have achieved that goal and we are ready to take the next step. Our special guest, Lebogang Mokwena, representing the Consul General, addressed the crowd, speaking of the “immense diversity” of South Africa and its “great potential” which the “world does not know about.” She also said:
“I really would like to thank the International YMCA for partnering with the South Africa YMCA and making sure that the potential our beautiful country has is shown to the world by using programs such as the Global Teens and Intern/Trainee program, a wonderful initiative.  I am sure it will be bigger with the {involvement of the} South African Consulate General’s office and make a difference in this fund-raising effort for South African youth.”
It was a very successful day and I salute my fellow interns, South Africans Geraldine Hawker, Davina Godfrey and Rufus Laverlott. Dordy Jourdain, the YMCA staff and I send a very sincere and genuine thank you to all supporters of last Saturday’s 2012 South African Festival Fund-raiser.  Next year, we will join hands again in this effort to empower youth for future life, leadership and service.

Sports: Out of Fuel

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By Eddie Castro

This year at the start of training camp, the Jets were again the most talked about team not to win the Super Bowl. It was the same hype they had going into the 2009 campaign (Rex Ryan’s first year as head coach). There were no Super Bowl guarantees made from Ryan as he looks to get his team back on track after a brutal collapse towards the end of last season in which the team didn’t make the playoffs. The Jets are expected to be right there once again with the rival New England Patriots in the AFC East picture.  Miami and Buffalo appear to be in rebuilding mode. Mark Sanchez looks to get it going now in his 4th NFL season after taking a step backwards following two AFC Championship appearances. Even though Sanchez had a career-high in touchdown passes, he had a career-high in interceptions as well as significant fumble issues. Now there is a popular backup in town as Tim Tebow has made his way to the Big Apple looking to help the Jets dominate in their “Wild Cat” formations, something the team did a whole lot of in 2010 with Brad Smith.
Even though the papers as well as ESPN have smothered the Jets all over, their play so far in the preseason has been awful in 3 games. The Jets are the only team at the moment to have not scored a touchdown in the preseason.  Although their defense is expected to be a top five defensive team this year, Tebow and Sanchez are QUARTERBACKS!! There has not been much to be excited about if you’re a Jets fan this preseason. In three preseason games, Sanchez is 24 of 35 (68.6 percent) for 205 yards, NO touchdowns and two interceptions thrown. Tebow’s stats have been just as ugly. Even though he has provided an occasional spark with his running ability, his numbers are about as bad as it gets. He is 13 of 34 (38 percent) for 151 yards, no touchdowns, two interceptions and has been sacked seven times. Tebow is expected to sit out the Jets’ final preseason game against the Eagles, so his quarterback rating will stay right where it is. At this rate, it appears Nets owner Mikhail Prokorov will touchdown in New York before the Jets do.
Nearly two and a half weeks away from kickoff, Rex Ryan must be worried, however, if you ask Sanchez, he says that the team is “saving their best for the regular season.” We only hope that Sanchez speaks the truth and his team will be watched closely throughout the season. The Jets indeed have a good team put together. They still have (arguably) the best cornerback in football in Darelle Revis, and linemen like David Harris lead the defense. The offense will continue to be suspect with a questionable running game, and now two inconsistent quarterbacks to go along with a surprisingly delicate Santonio Holmes and a few rookie receivers. Can this be fixed in time for the first game against the Bills? I know longtime diehard Jet fan “Fireman Ed” sure hopes so as well as Jet fans throughout the nation.
Sports Notes: (Baseball) The Yankees are in a 22-game stretch where they will face American League East opponents. After wrapping up a 3-game set with the Blue Jays at the stadium, the Yankees welcome  the Baltimore Orioles tomorrow to begin a 3-game series. Speculations have been reported that Mets manager Terry Collins’ job was on “thin ice” but, according to Mets management “for now” his job is safe. The team looks to get it going against NL rival Phillies.

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