MEAC Announces Men’s Basketball Top Performers

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meac-bb-640x400NORFOLK, Va. – Amere May of Delaware State was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday.  Mike Myers of Maryland Eastern Shore earned Rookie of the Week honors, while DSU’s Kendall Gray was named the Defensive Player of the Week.

May (G, 6-10, 200, Sr., Covert, Mich.) recorded a career-high 32 points, connecting on 50-percent (10-of-20) from the field, with four rebounds and two blocked shots in a 72-65 win over Wake Forest.  He hit six of 10 3-pointers and shot perfectly from the charity stripe to seal the victory for the Hornets.  He also tallied 18 points, with four boards against Iona.  In two games May averaged 25.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 assist.

Myers (F, 6-9, 245, Sr., Camden, N.J.) averaged 16.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in three non-conference games for the Hawks.  He shot 7-of-10 from the field and the free-throw line as he finished with 21 points, six rebounds and two assist against Detroit.  He also scored 20 points with two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in a 72-66 win over Fordham.

Gray (C, 6-10, 240, Sr., Dover, Del.) finished with a career-high 16 boards and tied a school single-game record in blocked shots with eight as he aided the Hornets to a 72-65 win over Wake Forest.  He also grabbed 14 rebounds with one blocked shot against Iona.  Offensively he contributed with 27 points and one assist to help DSU finish 1-1 for the week.

Other Top Performances

Blake Bozeman (MSU) finished with 21 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal against Virginia Tech.

Cedric Blossom (MSU) averaged 15.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in three non-conference games last week.

James Carlton (HOW) recorded a double-double of 26 points and 13 rebounds, with three assists, one block and one steal in 46 minutes of play to help the Bison defeat Gwynedd Mercy.

Rashid Gaston (NSU) recorded back-to-back double-doubles of 14 points and 10 rebounds in victories over St. Francis Brooklyn and Saint Peter’s.

Karamo Jawara (NCCU) earned All-Tournament Team honors in the Emerald Coast Classic Championship as he totaled 15 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals in wins against Eastern Illinois and Northern Arizona.

James Miller (HOW) scored 33 points, knocking down 11-of-15 from the field, with four rebounds, one assist, and six steals in a 96-83 win over Gwynedd Mercy.

Jeff Short (NSU) averaged 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists, and 1.3 steals to help the Spartans finish 2-3 in non-conference action for the week. He was named the MVP of the Saint Peter’s Division of the Barclays Center Classic.

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Jackson State Students Protest Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

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B3yhJAQIMAAu7iXjpg-3452337_p9A group of around 100 students marched across campus with duct tape on their mouths and wearing signs that read “I AM BLACK EXCELLENCE” and using the hashtag “#blacklivesmatter”. Once on the plaza some students staged a “die-in” where one lays down as if dead and others held their hands up in a surrendering position.

State Audit Finds Equipment Thefts at Grambling State University

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10477830-mmmain(WDSU) – A recently released state audit shows numerous equipment thefts among other issues at Grambling State University.

Officials at the Legislative Auditor’s Office released the report Monday which shows more than $130,000 in equipment thefts. The school is located north of Alexandria.

According to the report, some of the thefts included plumbing units, air conditioners and water heaters taken from the football stadium and vacant housing facilities. One maintenance worker confessed to thefts totaling $80,000. In addition to the equipment thefts, the report also showed an unbalanced budget with more total expenses than revenues in each of the five years analyzed. Auditors advised the university to consider limiting key access, installing electronic card readers and security cameras and increasing police patrols to mitigate its risk of loss.

Management agreed with the findings and recommendations and outlined a plan of corrective action. No date was given on when those changes would take effect.

UMES to Rally in Protest of Ferguson Decision

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(delmarvanow) The NAACP college chapter at UMES plans a “UMES Blackout” to protest a grand jury’s decision to not charge the white police officer that fatally shot a black teenager in Missouri.

According to news accounts, 18-year-old Michael Brown was unarmed when fatally shot Aug. 9 by Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson, 28.

The grand jury’s decision earlier this week set off protests across the nation, including university campuses. The national NAACP is keeping a close watch. The decision also sparked protests and disruptions at retail centers during Thanksgiving holiday shopping.

The UMES NAACP rally invites supporters to join Tuesday’s gathering in the courtyard at the Student Services Center on the Princess Anne campus. The event starts 7 p.m., according to the group’s Facebook page.

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Alabama A&M Students Need $10,000 by Dec. 15 to finalize Rose Bowl Film Project

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-b9a4c11013b71af5jpg-3ca83765e880ce01(AL.COM) The dozen Alabama A&M University students participating in the “Huntsville 2 Hollywood” project have raised $20,000 so far, but they need $10,000 more to pay for their eight rooms, uniforms, IDs, and meals.

And they need it by Dec. 15.

Leon Burnette, organizer of the initiative, says they’ve raised funds by speaking at churches and local garden clubs, as well as through Burritt on the Mountain, Lowe Mill, and private donations.

“The students are very excited,” Burnette said. “The 12 plane tickets have been paid for, the video equipment has been bought, and the ground transportation has been set.”

The communications arts students have been invited to film and document the making of the 2015 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl game. This honor marks the first time students from any college have been allowed behind-the-scenes for such a project during the New Year’s Day tradition.

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Spelman Student Wins Marshall Scholarship to Study in the United Kingdom

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taylerulmer2ATLANTA (Dec. 1, 2014) – Tayler Ulmer, C’2015, has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship. Ulmer is the fifth Spelman College student to receive the scholarship since its inception in 1954. The scholarship finances young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree at an academic institution in the United Kingdom. Up to 40 Marshall Scholars are selected each year. Ulmer, an anthropology/sociology and international studies major, plans to pursue a master’s degree in social anthropology of development at the School for Oriental and African Studies at the University of London.

“Tayler Ulmer is a wonderful young scholar activist from Chicago who will definitely leave her mark on the world,” said Margery Ganz, Ph.D., director of Spelman’s Study Abroad and International Exchange Program and professor of history. Dr. Ganz is the College’s Marshall Scholarship liaison and advisor. “Tayler’s commitment to serve her community is demonstrated by her numerous activities including as a Bonner Community Service Scholar and founder of My Brother’s Keeper, an organization to help young Black males see the value of a college education.

“Tayler’s global perspective is made concrete by both her international studies major which provides the academic foundation for her future career and her creation of Girls Going Global, a program for young African-American girls that encourages them to have a broader, more global perspective by studying overseas.  Her master’s in social anthropology of development will only enhance her already strong foundation,” noted Ganz.

British Consul General Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford said, “Tayler has a bright future ahead of her as she pursues her studies in London, and I look forward to seeing how she uses her social and mentor skills to help vulnerable populations around the world.”

Ulmer’s other academic achievements include being named one of 59 college juniors in the nation to receive the prestigious 2014 Truman Scholarship. She is the second Spelman student to be a Truman Scholar since 1994. Ulmer is also a member of the United Negro College Fund Mellon Mays Programme, a change agent for the Joseph and Evelyn E. Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights and a member of Spelman College’s Social Justice Program.

Ulmer aims to become a servant of disadvantaged communities by combining her interests in international development, education and cultural literacy. In her spare time, she enjoys blogging about her experiences around the world at Black Girl Without Borders.

Spelman College
Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a highly selective, liberal arts college widely recognized as the global leader in the education of women of African descent.  Located in Atlanta, Ga., the College’s picturesque campus is home to 2,100 students.  Outstanding alumnae include Children’s Defense Fund Founder Marian Wright Edelman; Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer, Broadway Producer Alia Jones, Former Acting Surgeon General and Spelman’s first alumna President Audrey Forbes Manley, Harvard University Professor Evelynn Hammonds, Author Pearl Cleage, and Actress LaTanya Richardson Jackson.  For more information, visit www.spelman.edu.

Marshall Scholarship
The Marshall Scholarships were created by the British government to thank American people for the assistance given to Europe in the aftermath of WWII through the European Recovery Programme – commonly known as the Marshall Plan. The scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Founded by a 1953 Act of Parliament, and named in honor of U.S. Secretary of State George C Marshall, the scholarships commemorate the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan and they express the continuing gratitude of the British people to their American counterparts. Since 1954, some 1,800 scholars have held Marshall Scholarships. Marshall alumni are leaders in fields such as politics, law, diplomacy, creative arts and pure sciences. Up to 40 scholars are selected each year to study at post-graduate level at any British university, in any field of study. Mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the scholarships are for one or two years and overseen by the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission.

Audrey Arthur
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Kate Greer
British Consulate-General, Atlanta
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88th Annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert Set for Dec 5th

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christmascarolATLANTA (Nov. 17, 2014) – Spelman College and Morehouse College Glee Clubs will once again ring in the holidays together with a series of spirited musical performances filled with songs of the season, Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 7. Each year, the Christmas Carol Concert is attended by thousands from across metro Atlanta who come to enjoy favorites such as “We Are Christmas” performed by Spelman Glee Club and “Betelemehu” performed by Morehouse Glee Club.

The concerts are free and open to the public; however, tickets are required for the performance at Spelman College, Dec. 6. Seating for all three concerts are first come, first served.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Friday, Dec. 5, 2014
Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
Morehouse College Campus  (Directions)
7:30 p.m.
This performance will also be streamed live at www.morehouse.edu, starting promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014
Sisters Chapel
Spelman College Campus (Directions)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
For this performance only: A complimentary ticket is required. Ticket distribution will take place the day of the performance beginning at 4 p.m. in the Cosby Academic Center lobby. Availability is limited, on a first come, first served basis. An overflow viewing location will be available. This performance will also be streamed live at www.spelman.edu, starting promptly at 7:30 p.m.  For more information about Spelman tickets, call (404) 270-5066 or email events@spelman.edu.

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014
Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
Morehouse College Campus (Directions)
6 p.m.

PREVIEW CONCERT
Spelman College Glee Club will host a special preview Christmas Carol Concert at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Sisters Chapel (440 Westview Drive S.W., Atlanta 30310). This event is free and open to the public.

Spelman College
Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a highly selective, liberal arts college widely recognized as the global leader in the education of women of African descent.  Located in Atlanta, Ga., the College’s picturesque campus is home to 2,100 students.  Outstanding alumnae include Children’s Defense Fund Founder Marian Wright Edelman; Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer, Broadway Producer Alia Jones, Former Acting Surgeon General and Spelman’s first alumna President Audrey Forbes Manley, Harvard University Professor Evelynn Hammonds, Author Pearl Cleage, and Actress LaTanya Richardson Jackson.  For more information, visit www.spelman.edu.

Morehouse College
As the nation’s largest, private liberal arts college for men, Morehouse College was recently recognized as the number one liberal arts college in the nation by Washington Monthly; one of 45 “Best Buy” schools for 2011 by the Fiske Guide to Colleges; one of the nation’s Most Grueling Colleges in 2010 by The Huffington Post; the number three HBCU in the nation for 2011 by U.S. News and World Report; and as one of American’s Best Colleges for three consecutive years by Forbes magazine.

Prominent alumni include Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil and human rights non-violent leader; Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General and director of the National Center for Primary Care of Morehouse School of Medicine; Shelton “Spike” Lee, filmmaker and president of 40 Acres & A Mule Productions; Samuel L. Jackson, Academy Award-nominated actor; Maynard H. Jackson, founder of Jackson Securities and the first African American mayor of Atlanta; and Nima A. Warfield, the first African American Rhodes Scholar from an HBCU.

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Audrey Arthur
Spelman College
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Morehouse College
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Franklin Beckwith ’59 Donates $60,000 to Bethune

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Beckwith1From BCU – Franklin Beckwith, class of 1959, sat in the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation House recently and reminisced about his days at the University. “It was a small campus then, only a couple of buildings. We saw Mrs. Bethune every day and she worked so hard to give us everything we would need to succeed,” he said. “She gave her all to make sure we had everything we needed.”

Beckwith, who is blind, couldn’t see the expanse of the current campus. But, he said he wants to be a part of educating the next generation and contribute to the school’s growth. Thus, he proudly delivered a check for $60,000 to Bethune-Cookman University, and quietly asked that the funds be used to help current students pay for their education.

“I had the G.I. Bill to pay for everything, but oh my goodness some of my classmates struggled to pay their way,” Beckwith said. “But they hung in there and made sure they graduated. Mrs. Bethune did all she could for students and I want to do my part, too.”

Beckwith served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1945, and was stationed in Europe during World War II. After leaving the service, he worked for several years as a truck driver and in construction. It was the promise of a free education that led him to B-CU.

“The G.I. Bill was introduced and someone encouraged me to apply to Bethune-Cookman. I was accepted right away and enrolled as an education major,” Beckwith said.

Taking up residence in Cookman Hall, Beckwith quickly became acclimated to college life. “I was real popular because I was one of only two students with a car,” he said. “We would drive that ‘52 Buick to 2nd Avenue and visit the stores there, watch people walking up and down the street. It was a great time, people were so good to me. I felt like I was with family.”

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HBCU Money’s 2013 African American Owned Bank Directory

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blackbankThere are 21 African American owned banks with assets totaling approximately $4.7 billion in assets or approximately 0.43 percent of African America’s $1.1 trillion in buying power.

In 1994, there were 54 African American owned banks according to the FDIC. Now, there are 21.

ALAMERICA BANK

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Founded: January 28, 2000

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $35 404 000

BROADWAY FEDERAL BANK FSB

Location: Los Angeles, California

Founded: February 26, 1947

FDIC Region: San Francisco

Assets: $385 055 000

CAPITAL CITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Founded: October 3, 1994

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $294 572 000

CARVER STATE BANK

Location: Savannah, Georgia

Founded: January 1, 1927

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $41 573 000

 

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Former Southern Fullback Calvin Mills Proposed to Brittany Ramsey at Bayou Classic

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B3o6UuiCYAE_OaSThe Southern University band did more than just perform their normal routine at halftime during Saturday’s Bayou Classic against Grambling at the Louisiana Superdome when they helped a former player propose to his girlfriend

How many times have you been to a sporting event and seen a guy get down on one knee and propose to his girlfriend in a grand gesture featured on the jumbotron?

If you’re like me and go to a lot of games, then you’ve likely seen this at least once or twice in your lifetime.

Sure, it is all done with good intentions and the guy thinks he’s being really sweet and romantic by having one of life’s most private and intimate moments shared in front of thousands of people, but it’s really kinda cheesy and overdone.

However, I gotta tip my cap to former Southern University fullback Calvin Mills who got some help from the Jaguars band who goes by “The Human Jukebox” nickname to help in his proposal to his girlfriend.

This isn’t the standard jumbotron proposal that has become far too routine these days, so kudos to Mills and his girlfriend, or shall I say fiancee, because she said yes.

So guys if you’re going to go the stadium proposal routes with the love of your life, please make sure you enlist the services of the Human Jukebox to help carry out your plans.

For more college football coverage this weekend stay on FanSided.com to stay on top of the latest updates around the world of college football, including the latest scores, news, injury updates, videos and gif’s, so be sure to follow @FanSidedGIF on twitter so you don’t miss any of the jaw-dropping plays.

Southern Holds Off Grambling 52-45 For a Wild Bayou Classic Win

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classic-1[The Advocate] Southern is headed back to Houston.

The Jaguars will have an opportunity to repeat as Southwestern Athletic Conference champions after beating Grambling 52-45 in a showdown for the West Division title in the 41st annual Bayou Classic on Saturday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

The highest-scoring Bayou Classic, which featured 995 yards of offense, was decided when Tigers quarterback Johnathan Williams couldn’t sneak into the end zone from about 18 inches away on the final play.

Southern, which improved to 9-3 and 8-1 after its seventh consecutive victory, will play East Division champion Alcorn State in the SWAC championship next Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Tigers, losers for the second game in row after a 7-0 start in league play, finished 7-5 and 7-2.

“That’ll probably go down as one of the greatest Classics ever,” a hoarse Jaguars coach Dawson Odums said. “There were a lot of peaks and valleys, but whatever team was able to control their emotions and play to the end (was going to win).”

Freshman quarterback Austin Howard was named Southern’s MVP after throwing for 258 yards and three touchdowns, including three completions to Mike Jones for 130 yards and two scores. Lenard Tillery ran for 168 of the Jaguars’ 226 yards and scored two touchdowns as he became the school’s first 1,000-yard rusher in 11 years by increasing his season total to 1,141.

Grambling outgained Southern 511-484 but had to run 32 more plays to do so, and many of those yards came during a comeback that fell just short. Williams was named the Tigers’ MVP after completing 33 of 64 passes for 450 yards and four touchdowns and rushing for 50 more yards.

Southern led by 21 points on three occasions, but Grambling kept fighting back.

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South Africa Ambassador Announces Partnership With NSU

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RASOOL-WEBA South African ambassador who helped fight against apartheid talked to students at Norfolk State University on Monday to provide details about a recently announced educational initiative between the institution and officials in the country.

Ebrahim Rasool, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the United States, delivered a speech to more than 200 students, faculty and guests at the NSU Student Center. The event was organized by the University’s Office of International Studies and Service-Learning, NSU Honors College and African Students Association and was open to the public.

Rasool provided details about “Friends of South Africa” and its university network, a non-governmental organization that will stimulate educational initiatives and partnerships between NSU and schools abroad. The colleges and universities include the University of the Western Cape, University of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, WITS University and the University of Johannesburg.  READ FULL

Howard University President Releases Statement on Pan-African Flag

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B3TNEUlCMAABN-IHoward University made headlines after replacing the American flag with the Pan-African flag and flying it at half-mast. This was in response to the grand jury’s decision to not indict police officer Darren Wilson for fatally shooting teenager Michael Brown.

Howard University Community:

A flag was raised on Howard University’s main flagpole by an unauthorized individual. While I openly support freedom of expression on our campus, I do not support unauthorized use of University property or official platforms to transmit these expressions of thought and ideas. The flag was removed. Our flagpole is reserved for the American and official Howard University flags.

The events in Ferguson, Mo., have resulted in the loss of a young African-American’s life. That remains the primary concern of the Howard University community. The social construct that exists in our country, which has led to this loss, is one that fortifies why Howard University exists. The core values of our University include truth,service, justice and freedom, which are the same values embodied in the American flag. Howard University must and will lead in finding solutions through our research and scholarship that contributes to our Nation’s betterment.

Wayne A.I. Frederick

President

Howard University

Spelman President Issues Statement on Cosby Partnership

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B99220393Z.1_20141125082335_000+G0ND457V.2-0Important Statement from Spelman College
Dear Spelman Campus Community,

In light of the recent news stories about Dr. Bill Cosby, many news outlets have inquired about our relationship with the Cosby family. We have responded to those inquiries by providing factual information. Below is the statement that has been provided:

“The College is not in a position to comment regarding the allegations. The College’s primary connection with the Cosby family is the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Ed.D. Academic Center, which opened at Spelman College in 1996. At the time, an endowed professorship named for Drs. Cosby was also established to support visiting scholars in the fine arts, humanities and social sciences as well as Spelman College’s Museum of Fine Art. The academic center and endowed professorship were funded through a philanthropic commitment from the Cosby family made more than 25 years ago, and at this time there are no discussions regarding changes to the terms of the gift.”

While I cannot control how media outlets position information, and more than one has distorted our statement, I think it is important that all of you have the facts. Two Cosby daughters attended Spelman College. Our building is named after Dr. Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby. The endowed professorship is named after both Cosby parents. The historic $20 million gift that the College received in 1988, more than 25 years ago, came from the Cosby family.

Though it is not appropriate for the College to comment publicly on specific allegations against any individual, sexual assault is a profoundly serious issue for any educational institution. Please know that we do not condone sexual violence in any form and understand our critical role as a women’s college to lead in the fight against it. I trust you will read all news media critically, informed by these facts.

Sincerely,
Beverly Daniel Tatum

Michael Brown: Tip of the Iceberg

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Literally, I am sick to my stomach. Events that have transpired seem very apocalyptic. Everyone please get right with Jesus. I don’t know why we (my we=black people) are trying to rationalize with the devil anyway. The world IS his, as worldly things ARE of him.

So now, we have heard the announcement and the sentencing or lack thereof, of Darren Wilson. We turn on the television and the situation surrounding our brother Michael’s unfortunate passing is the topic on every channel. I feel like speeches.. hearings..& news appearances are done “for good measure”..they remind us and show the world that we are conscious but intelligence contained in brown skin has never been openly welcomed or favorable. Though, with a smile, I type: out of every race/gender pairing, African-American women have the most degrees.

I feel I have a  p e r f e c t home for me when The Lord calls me home. One where everything is just and bountiful. THE ONLY PLACE WHERE THINGS ARE COMPLETE, COMPLETELY JUST, AND BOUNTIFUL. I am not about to WASTE my time enlightening “the majority” on why they should or should not do certain things..not more than the dutiful promotion of the gospel that God loves from one human to the next anyways.

The issues at hand, our issues, are not on our hearts to be taken to the Hill or a big, fancy meeting, these are issues to be taken to The Lord, the one who cares.

Moments like this (because there have sadly been many) remind me of the strong faith of my grandmothers. One would say: “Babygirl remember which judge has more power.” Then ask me, “who is actually The judge and which is the man-appointed place holder somewhere deciding fates in our subrogated nation?” Mister or Miss, Supreme Court justice, know that your gavel burns as you do. The other would say something like “Let us not have the audacity to ask God why, but the faith to be answered.”

My soul, heart, head, eyes, ears, and entire being do ache for Mike Browns family, every  single black person. (& remember, per God, white people fall within the scope of family)

We have put our efforts into making the world our audience, rallying and walking and demonstrating our sentiments. If those we are making pleas to–the courts, government, law makers and officials–were to answer and things were “fair” and if somewhere there was a WHITE man going to jail for 23 years for killing a Police K-9, and if Malcolm and Martin and Rosa were still breathing and affecting change..the reality is..better yet, the spirituality is..ultimately this would lead to an earthly advancement; something I have never really been too focused on. What happens on Earth does not last forever. No amount of insurance or influence will change that.

We are spiritual beings having a human experience not human beings having a spiritual experience. Feed your spirit and not your human. (S)He is a beast!

It’s like being the cute popular kid in Pre-K; you will grow up and you can still be deemed the pee-pee kid, “a total loser”, booger eater, or something undersirable. Nobody is going to care that your baby picture is cute or that the Instagram account your momma ran during your toddler days had 17,356 likes in the first 2 minutes. I use this Pre-K example & make light just for this example because making heavy usually makes rage…opposite of my intent. Know that my intellect processes the magnitude of the situation at hand.

Speaking of school, notice that a teacher won’t give a kindergartener a 6th grade test and if the elementary school teacher has got the hang of it, I am quite sure The Lord is aware of the manner in which he teaches and tests His people. Earth is Pre-K, a place to have our human experience. I sometimes feel that we can be so caught up trying to color in the lines of this world that we don’t see the bigger picture, we do not lift our head. (Or bow it enough)

My eyes are on the end goal. All three. The only end I want to know. I love black people and I despise the way we are treated however I understand that perfect things are not found on earth. Perfection is in heaven and instead of working to perfect and change the world we live in (the place that God told us would be ratchet, wretched, and do everything but live up to His potential), everyone ought to serve God and work to get to where Our Father specifically told us is the ONLY place things like justice and equality are not to be fought for and the ONLY place where our hearts can ever truly be at rest. (The meaning of Rest In Peace, R.I.P. sound familiar?)

He is the only way. He wasn’t always, but then he granted us the miracle of a second chance through Jesus who has been the only Rosa, Martin, Sojourner, Harriet, or Malcolm we have ever DEPENDED on.

…..I say all this to say, do not get it twisted, I’m numb and pissed and I’m glad I am almost done writing so I can take this issue to God for peace because my soul is definitely not at rest in this moment, but, rather than all of the the reality checks being tossed around with facts and clever pictures and statistics..we all simply need a spiritual one.

Michael, I love you and I pray your death is not in vain.

U.S. Patent Issued to Tuskegee University Researchers for Detection of Biological Threat and Foodborne Pathogens Discovery

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Three-Researchers-in-Lab1Tuskegee University researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health (CVMNAH) have a major accomplishment to be proud of this month with the issuing of the United States Patent no. 8,883,488 for the detection of food threat agents and food-borne pathogens. The researchers credited with this time-saving invention are Dr. Woubit S. Abdela, Dr. Temesgen Samuel and Dr. Teshome Yehualaeshet, all three associate professors in the Department of Pathobiology in the CVMNAH.

This invention will help with the screening of food for potential contamination with foodborne pathogens and food threat agents. If food contamination is suspected with either of the twelve different organisms (bacteria – germs) then this tool can be used to find out which one is possibly present.

“What is so exciting about this discovery is the reduction in time it will now take to identify contamination. Previously, the process of identifying a single bacteria contamination could sometimes take weeks or more depending on the nature of the bacteria,” Abdela said.

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