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Page 1: JFree Jena on international stage Thousands expected to · PDF file• Kelvin G. Sanders, Democract, ... State Representative, 27th District • Rick L. Farrar, Democrat, Pineville

JSept. 15-30, 2007 JVol. 1 Issue 15

JFree

Jena on international stageThousands expected to march

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson speaks to Jena residents Sept. 9

Page 4

Who’s running for political office, Page 3

Leonard’s Thoughts: Why your vote is important, Page 3

Peabody Magnet High School homecoming welcomes 50 years of graduates,

Page 2

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Sherri L. JacksonPublisher, The Light

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Sherri L. Jackson, Publisher1429 Third StreetAlexandria, LA 71301Phone: (318) 487-9254

Or drop us a line atEmail: [email protected] The Light’s Web blog atwww.cenlalight.wordpress.com

Spotlight on the Town

It’s not often that I admit that I’m puzzled over an issue. However, I believe the magnitude of this matter deserves careful consideration that should lead to a major decision.

I’m torn over whether or not to attend the Sept. 20 rally in Jena that many believe will bring thousands upon thousands to the small LaSalle Parish town.

Using my journalistic wisdom, I earnestly believe that this rally will be the biggest event in Louisiana since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The case, which involves six black boys accused of beating a white boy, Justin Barker, has gained international attention. That attention is the result of Tony Brown’s courageous

reporting of the case on his morning talk show, “Eyes Open With Tony Brown.”

Now, almost a year after the tragic incident and the conviction of one of the boys, Mychal Bell, thousands have answered the clarion call to descend upon the LaSalle Parish Courthouse. People are expected to come from as far west as California to the rural town to support Bell in hopes that the

sentencing judge shows favor to the teenager.

Here’s my dilemma. I’ve heard the rationale for people coming. Still, I’m not sure if a rally will make an impact on what will happen to Bell and the other young men. Sure, thousands and thousands of people coming from all parts of the world is a big enough impact in itself, but what will be the ultimate outcome.

Let me be honest and stop beating around the bush with you. I don’t have a good feeling about the day. Let’s be clear. Everybody who comes to Jena on Sept. 20 is not coming with the interest of the Jena 6 in mind. You can be sure that members of the Ku Klux Klan are bleaching their robes now.

When you add other extremists groups, both black and white, to the mix, you won’t get a positive outcome.

Besides, the money that people will use to gas their vehicles and pay for bus drivers may be better needed and used to effectively defend the boys. Though some of the attorneys are working pro bono, there are still costs associated with the case that will have to be paid.

I’m almost 400 words into this column and I still haven’t made up my mind. What about you? Are you going to Jena on Sept. 20? Why? Why not? Give me a call or visit my blog at www.cenlalight.wordpress.com and leave your comments. Help me make sense of this? What would Jesus do?

Should we be in Jena on Sept. 20?

HARVEST FESTIVAL & MEN’S HEALTH FAIR: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Martin Community Center, 2301 Mill St., Alexandria. Focus points: spiritual growth, financial awareness, career advancement and health awareness. Theme: Men Taking Their Place; Sponsor: St. Matthew Baptist Church Men’s Ministry. Call 445-8634 for more information.

SISTERS IN PINK LUNCHEON: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, Mount Triumph Baptist Church Family Life Center, 2200 Third St., Alexandria. Donation: $15. Speaker: Janice Joseph Richard, Louisiana College

Women’s Basketball Coach. Sponsor: Alexandria Chapter of Louisiana Coalition of African American Breast Survivors. Call (318) 484-9537 or 613-7872 for tickets or information.

AL GREEN IN CONCERT: Saturday, Sept. 29, Paraagon Casino Resort. Admission: $45. Call 1-800-WIN-1-WIN for tickets.

To get your events in Spotlight on the Town,

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Baton Rouge attorney Ingrid Johnson knew the idea was big, but she didn’t expect it to be this big.

The idea to bring home Peabody High School graduates from classes that span 50 years started with the long-range goal of reorganizing the school’s alumni organization. The end results include about 300 alumni committed to returning to their alma mater for the school’s Sept. 22 Homecoming game and a renewed sense of pride for the predominately black school.

“It started out spreading by word of mouth. I put together a Web site to provide information about the event,

and we now have about 300 people registered,” said Johnson, a 1992 Peabody graduate.

Planning committee members include Johnson, Kevin Johnson, June Davis and Anita Johnson.

Ingrid Johnson said all students and graduates of Peabody are invited to attend the Homecoming event scheduled for Sept. 22 at the school. Several activities are planned, including a tailgate party before the game and performances by former band members, dancers and cheerleaders.

“The purpose of the event is to unite, reunite and ignite. We’re reuniting by bringing home graduates from 1957 to

2007 and anywhere in between,” she said. “I’ve met people I probably never would have met had we not put this together.”

“We hope to ignite graduates to come back to the school and to give back. Alumni can give back in some way. It’s not just in money.”

Following is the schedule of activities:

Homecoming parade, 11 •a.m. Alumni tailgate, 4 p.m. •to 6:30 p.m. Tailgate will include food, music and games. The Peabody Tailgaters Association

will provide food for sale. Proceeds will benefit the school.Homecoming game, 7 •p.m. Peabody Magnet High School vs. J.S. Clark High School of New Orleans.Postgame entertainment •featuring alumni band, flags, rifles, majorettes, dancerline and cheerleaders.

For more information about the event, visit the reunion’s Web site at http://www.peabodyalumni.myevent.com.

Peabody alumni coming home to give back

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Elections to fill some offices, Rapides Parish Sheriff, State Representative-District 26, Rapides Police Jury-District F, and Governor, just to name a few, are fast approaching, and black voters need to get out in numbers and do their rightful duty – vote.

It’s a shame that black people who are registered voters have to have a “fire” put under them to make them vote when they should freely do it on their own. Voting should be a sacred duty because of what blacks went through just to get that right, and more so, to protect that right .

Blacks should be embarrassed at their voting record not only here in Central Louisiana, but throughout Louisiana and this nation. Black voter turnout has been chronically low in the past several years. What makes it sadder is that some blacks, who are eligible to register to vote, don’t even

bother to do so. Also, most of those who are already registered to vote don’t even bother to vote in most elections.

Statistics show that blacks have

always been on the low end of voter percentage, and that trend will continue as long as blacks continue not to vote. That trend is happening right here in our back yard.

I know that this is old news, but let’s look at some statistics regarding the mayor’s race held in Alexandria back in November 2006. A majority of black registered voters did not go out to vote as they should have in this important election.

There are 14,499 registered black voters in Alexandria, and only 35 percent of them, or 5,027, actually voted in the mayor’s race. That’s sad any way you look at it. If 17 additional black voters had voted in the primary election in September 2006, Roosevelt Johnson could have been in the runoff for mayor with Jacques Roy instead of Delores Brewer.

Blacks should realize that their

one single vote is an important and valuable vote. That one vote counts. As we know, many blacks are not knowledgeable of a particular candidate or issue, but even in cases like that, they should still cast their vote even if it means guessing on who of the candidates is the best one, and who is worthy of being elected. As Nike says, “Just do it.”

My message to my black brothers and sisters is this: your vote is important. Please cast your vote in every election, especially on Oct. 20.

To comment on this column, e-mail Leonard Ford Jr. at [email protected], or visit The Light’s Web blog at www.cenlalight.wordpress.com and leave your comment.

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Leonard’s Thoughts

Leonard Ford Jr.

Please get out and vote – your vote is important

Oct. 20 is the Election Day in Louisiana. If you haven’t registered to vote, you

have until Sept. 19. Early voting will be held Oct. 8-13.

To register, you must be:a United States citizen •at least 17 years old to register •but must be 18 years old to vote not be under an order of •imprisonment for conviction of a felony not be under a judgment of •full interdiction or limited interdiction where your right to vote has been suspended.reside in the state and parish in •which you seek to register and vote.

Parish Registrars of Voters and contact information include:

Avoyelles Parish: Sammy •Couvillon, 301 N. Main St., Marksville; (318) 253-7523Grant Parish: J. ElRay Lemoine, •200 Main St., Colfax; (318) 627-3246; Email: [email protected] Parish: Carolyn •Jones Ryland, 701 Murray St., Alexandria; (318) 473-8153; Email: [email protected]

Below is the list of candidates who qualified to run for office in Rapides, Grant and Avoyelles parishes:

State Representative, 25th DistrictGlen Beard, Democrat, •Alexandria Lance Maxwell, Republican, •Alexandria Chris Roy Jr., Democrat, •Alexandria

State Representative, 26th DistrictHerbert B. Dixon, Democrat, •Alexandria Victor Kirk, Democrat, •AlexandriaKelvin G. Sanders, Democract, •AlexandriaMary James Wardsworth, •Democrat, Alexandria

State Representative, 27th DistrictRick L. Farrar, Democrat, •PinevilleChris Hazel, Republican, Ball •

State Representative, 28th DistrictDigger Earles, Democrat, •BunkieRobert Johnson, Democrat, •MarksvilleWarren Plauche, Democrat, •PlauchevilleKirby Roy III, Republican, •Hessmer

Rapides Police JuryDistrict A

John Buck Lincecum, Democrat, •BallButch Lindsay, Republican, •PinevilleMarion Simpson, Democrat, •Pineville

District B“Joe” Bishop, Democrat, •Pineville“Big Jim” Smith, Republican, •PinevilleJames T. Stewart, Democrat, •Pineville

District C

Dayton Deville, Democrat, •DevilleJamie L. Floyd, Republican, •Deville Ezra Reed, Republican, Deville•

District DTheodore Fountaine Jr., •Democrat (Unopposed)

• District E

Richard Gerald Vanderlick, •Republican, Alexandria, Louis Villemarette, No Party, •Boyce

District FJoe Fuller, Democrat, Alexandria •Gloria Jean Wordsworth, •Alexandria

District GSteve Coco, Other, Alexandria•Charles Stewart, Alexandria•Jerry P. Wood Sr., Democrat, •Alexandria

District HRichard W. Billings, Republican, •Forest HillKathy Monroe, Democrat, Forest •Hill

District IJerry Gunter, Democrat, •Alexandria Scott Perry Jr., Democrat, •Alexandria Carl Player, No Party, Alexandria •

Rapides Parish Sheriff Bill Robinson, Democrat, Elmer•Mike Slocum, Democrat, •Pineville

Robert Tanner, Republican, •Alexandria Charles F. “Chuck” Wagner Jr., •Democrat, Alexandria

Avoyelles Parish SheriffDoug Anderson, Democrat, •SimmesportKenneth Arnouville, Democrat, •Hamburg Denny “Winky” Gagnard, •Democrat, MarksvilleRobert Laborde, Democrat, •Mansura, Larry Marler, Democrat, •MansuraAbe Mattox, Democrat, •MarksvilleJoseph “T-Joe” Panichella, •Democrat, Marksville, Kenneth Smith, Democrat, •HessmerMack Villemarette, Democrat, •Hessmer Travis Wiley, Democrat, Effie •Larry Wilmer, Democrat, •Mansura

Grant Parish SheriffBenjamin Bullitt, Democrat, •ColfaxJohn E. Dunn, Democrat, •Montgomery L. R. “Pop” Hataway, Democrat, •Dry ProngBaxter W. Welch, Democrat, •Bentley

October 20 election ballot

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By Sherri L. JacksonThe Light

JENA – Up until September 2006, for most people Jena was the small, obscure town that produced Jena High School football star Jason Hatcher, who went on to play for Grambling University and later the Dallas Cowboys.

One year later, September 2007, “Jena is on the lips of America and all over the world,” said the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who was in town in hopes of bringing “reconciliation” to the case that has forced Jena into the international spotlight.

The international spotlight is the result of the case involving six black teenagers, known as the Jena Six. The teens who are accused of beating a white student, Justin Barker, who was left unconscious and bleeding with facial injuries.

The six are Robert Bailey Jr., Jesse Ray Beard, Mychal Bell, Carwin Jones, Bryant Purvis and Theo Shaw. Four of the five teens, who were charged as adults with attempted murder, have had their charges reduced to aggravated

second-degree battery and conspiracy to commit the same.

Bell, who was convicted in June, is awaiting sentencing scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20.

Meanwhile, Jackson, known for

his negotiation skills, came to Jena Sept. 9 and 10 for what he said was to “connect the dots, to seek that truth that will set us free.”

In a speech that rang tones of peace, non-violence and

reconciliation, Jackson admonished the crowd of about 200 to find a way to have the “lions and lambs to live together” for the good of the children and the town. The speech was made at Goodpine Middle School.

“There are some choices to be made. Do you have a Christian spirit or political muscle? Do you want to get even or get ahead?” Jackson asked. “Jena, it’s time for change. Use this moment to find common ground.”

As thousands around the country are planning to descend upon the LaSalle Parish Courthouse Sept. 20 in support of Bell, Jackson said he hoped there would be no need for the march if the matter could be worked out before that day.

“On Sept. 20, Jena will be the center of the world’s stage. We are seeking fairness. Why can’t we send them to school and not to jail now? Stop the violence now. We’ve learned how to survive apart. Now we must learn to live together.”

“Let’s end the war between members of the same town,” he said.

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson speaks in Jena

Photo by Sherri L. JacksonThe Rev. Jesse L. Jackson speaks to an audience of about 200 at Goodpine Middle School, Sunday, Sept. 9.

By Sherri L. JacksonThe Light

JENA – The mission of the Sept. 20 march is clear: Support the Jena Six.

The means to support the Jena Six is equally clear: Peaceful protest. No violence.

“Please, no violent protest,” emphasized the Rev. Brian Moran, acting president of the LaSalle Parish NAACP. “Let’s not show we’re under pressure. When we show that, they will put more pressure on us. We don’t need any guns here. Guns have no eyes or color. If people go to shooting, it will literally cause a war.”

Moran, 25, recently took the reins of the local NAACP chapter, which is coordinating the march that is gaining momentum throughout the world.

“My end of the day objective is that no one leaves Jena trying to gain the

credit for anything. Realize the real reason for coming to Jena is to free the six boys. If there is anything else, you’re coming for the wrong reason,” Moran said.

Moran, who was among the first visible local ministers to speak out for the Jena Six, said he’s learned many lessons since the case became an international issue.

“I’ve been sitting back observing and I learned if you be obedient and if you are humble, the Lord will elevate you. One thing that I learned from Rev. (Jesse) Jackson is ‘it’s better to reconcile than to retaliate,’” he said.

With that spirit of reconciliation, Moran said, he’s taken note of Jackson’s negotiation skills and works to use those skills when working with Jena’s town officials while preparing for the march.

“Reaction from town hall has been good. The mayor applauded us on the work we’re doing,” Moran said. “The town clerk has been great in providing me with the information needed to make this work.”

Here’s what you need to know

about the Sept. 20 march:Participants should •meet at the Ward 10 Recreational District Park located on Hatcher Road at 7:30 a.m.March to LaSalle Parish •Courthouse begins about 8 a.m. The route is about two miles.Once marchers arrive •at the courthouse, there will be prayer.Marchers will return •to the park after the sentencing of Mychal Bell. There will be two stages: •one at the courthouse and the other at the park.Vendors with items to •sell must have permits from Jena Town Hall. Vendors will not be allowed to set up at the courthouse. Vendors must talk to business and property owners before setting up on or near

their property. Not doing so may lead to an arrest.Vendors will not be •blocked from entering Jena. However, organizers are asking that people come on buses if possible.The event will end at 7 •p.m.

Marchers are expected to come to Jena on Sept. 20 on buses coming from states including Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri.

According to the Web site of The Michael Baidsen Show, bus fares range from $95 to $125, which in some cases includes hotel rooms.

Lt. Ken Van Buren with the Louisiana State Police Troop E said Baidsen reported about 44 buses have registered to come.

Van Buren said State Police is urging all motorists to exercise caution as traffic will be heavy on highways.

Moran

Peaceful protest, march expected Sept. 20; violence not tolerated

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Faces of the Jena Six saga

Theodore McCoy sits with son, Theo Shaw, Sunday during the rally at Goodpine Middle School held Sunday, Sept. 9. The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson was the speaker. Shaw is one of the Jena Six.

Photos by Sherri L. Jackson and Fred Waller

Women attending the Sept. 9 speech of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson stand in line to contribute to the Jena Six Legal Defense Fund. Jackson asked those in attendance to donate money that will be used to help defend the six teenagers accused of beating Justin Barker.

Melissa Bell, mother of Mychal Bell.

uGeorge Tucker, attorney forTheo Shaw

Robert Bailey Jr., one of the Jena Six.

John Jenkins and Dwanda Jones, parents of Carwin Jones, one of the Jena Six

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The Rapides Parish School Board approved the following resignations and retirements during the Sept. 4 meeting:

ResignationsJason Vanzandt, Child •WelfareKimberly Diaz, Buckeye •High SchoolCrystalyn Edwards, •Alexandria Middle SchoolCheryl Hanscom, Tioga •HighSara Ramsey, Julius •PatrickJessica Scott, Buckeye •HighTarkitha Smith, Rugg •Elementary

Brian Jackson, St. •Mary’sMarilyn Manning, •Martin ParkCoretta Hannon •Pineville Junior HighLinda Dillon English, •BarronMichael Wilson, LEAD •CenterEarnest Vinson Jr. •

RetirementsDoris Gatlin, LaFargue•Janna Vercher, Oak Hill•Jo Ann Sykes, St. Mary’s•Bessie Howell, Pineville •HighDoris Williams, Phoenix•Terry Miller, Barron•

School Board retirements and resiginations

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New Scott Olly holds Unity Fest

Participants ride on a float during the New Scott Olly Baptist Church’s ninth annual Unity Fest parade held Saturday, Sept. 1. The parade kicked off the day’s events, which included a forum that allowed political candidates to address the crowd.

Members of New Scott Olly Baptist Church’s Youth Praise Dancers march in the Unity Fest parade held Saturday, Sept. 1. Former Distric 26 State Rep. Israel “Bo” Curtis was the parade’s grand marshal.

Photos by Fred Waller

PINEVILLE--The Pineville Concerned Citizens VFW Post 1736/Ladies auxiliaries will host a political forum at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at Kees Park Community Center.

Local journalists, including Sherri L. Jackson, publisher of

The Light and Cynthia Jardon of The Town Talk, will question political candidates for Rapides Parish Police Jury District B and state Districts 26 and 27.

Kees Park is located on Louisiana Highway 28 East.

Forum for candidates at Kees Park Sept. 17

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Community Prayer Breakfast

“Let’s Talk About Jesus” Breakfast will be served.

A community choir will sing.

Eight speakers will participate.

8 a.m. Saturday September 22

Mount Triumph Baptist Church 720 Millrace Road, Boyce Rev. Joseph W. Franklin

Pastor

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The 65th annual NAACP Louisiana State Conference will be held Thursday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 23 at the downtown Holiday Inn in Alexandria. The theme is “Power Beyond Measure.” Highlights of the convention include the Freedom Fund Membership Banquet for

which George Grace, president of the Black Mayors Asso-ciation and mayor of St. Ga-briel, will be the speaker. The NAACP will also focus on the plight of the Jena Six. Workshops topics will in-clude how to handle civil rights complaints, memberships and education.

65th Louisiana NAACP to meet in Alexandria at Holiday Inn

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Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

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St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church

5605 Old Boyce Road * Boyce, LA Interstate 49 N, Exit 94

(318) 445-8634

Radio Ministry: 7:30 p.m. Sundays, 93.9 FM Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. (1st and 3rd) 11 a.m. Each Sunday

Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Joe S. Green, Pastor

312 Hunter Street 500 Baptist Street

Pineville, LA (318) 767.0106

Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Corporate Prayer: 10:30 a.m.

Mid-Week Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday

“Making Our World A Better Place”

Dr. Joshua Joy Dara Pastor

312 Hunter Street 500 Baptist Street

Pineville, LA (318) 767.0106

Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Corporate Prayer: 10:30 a.m.

Mid-Week Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday

“Making Our World A Better Place”

Dr. Joshua Joy Dara Pastor

312 Hunter Street 500 Baptist Street

Pineville, LA (318) 767.0106

Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Corporate Prayer: 10:30 a.m.

Mid-Week Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday

“Making Our World A Better Place”

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312 Hunter Street 500 Baptist Street

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Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Corporate Prayer: 10:30 a.m.

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Mount Zion Missionary Baptist celebrates 104th anniversary

Bro. Glynn Cooper assists the Rev. Ameal Jones Sr. preparing the Holy Communion that was served during Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church’s 104th-year anniversary held in July. The Rev. Elmo Johnson, pastor of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Houston, was the guest speaker.

Members of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church stand in front of a replica of the church’s birthday cake. Stephanie Tate (from left), Odell Shipman, Fred Baldwin, Pastor Ameal Jones Sr., Doris Sapp and Anita Sanders.

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