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What not to wear 2013: Mirror, mirror on the wall

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Mary Jackson celebrates 100th

Community

p. 3Segregation in Syracuse

Health

The Hall Monitor

Back to school means getting your shots in order

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Justice for Trayvon: 100 City Vigil

The crowd began gather-ing as a trickle that turned into a stampede by the noon hour as cars and people converged on the Federal Building plaza. It was time for the Syracuse version of the Justice for Trayvon 100 City Vigil.

The Rev. Kevin Agee of Hopps Memorial CME Church spoke with the press articulating what many in the community were feeling. “You should have no right to pursue somebody without reasonable cause that the persons involved in criminal activity,” Agee said. “The people have come together here this afternoon to fight for justice for all black and

State Fair 2013

T he 2013 edition of the New York State Fair is about to begin. We’ve assembled some of the cultural highlights and basic visitor information including

some diversity on their visit to the second largest fair in North America. Entertainment

This year Chevy Court is has entertainment diversity with entertainers; Salt N Pepa, Clinton and Parliament

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Health NewsBack to school means getting your shots in order

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It is the perfect time to promote immunizations and remind family, friends, and coworkers to get caught up on their shots.

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English calls on Hogan to tell Syracuse voters if he will be republican nomineeHogan Has Repeatedly Dodged Questions from the Press, Community, and Democratic Commit-tee Members as to Whether or Not He Will Accept the Republican Nomination for Mayor

Onondaga County Demo-cratic Committee Chairman Mark J. English has sent a letter to Syracuse Common Councilor and mayoral candidate Patrick J. Hogan urging him to publicly announce to voters whether or not he will accept the Republican nomination for Mayor.

“I am asking you this simple question: Will you agree to accept the decision of our pri-mary voters if they choose Mayor Miner or will you ignore their wishes and run as a Republican should you lose the primary,” asked English in his letter. “This is not a very difficult question to answer, but you seem to be having a great deal of trouble responding to it.”

Hogan has been campaign-ing against incumbent Mayor Stephanie A. Miner in a primary challenge but has admitted to conversations with Onondaga County Republican Chair Tom Dadey about the election and the potential for accepting the nomination of the Republican Party.

A copy of English’s letter ap-pears at right

July 17, 2013Hon. Patrick J. HoganCommon Council Mem-ber, 2nd District212 Bryant AvenueSyracuse, New York 13202 Dear Pat:

I am writing to you in my capacity as chairman of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee. You are asking Democratic voters to ignore their com-mittee’s wishes and put aside an endorsed, success-ful, incumbent mayor by asking them to vote for you.

I am asking you this simple question: Will you agree to accept the decision of our primary vot-ers if they choose Mayor Miner or will you ignore their wishes and run as a Republican should you lose the primary? This is not a very difficult question to answer, but you seem to be having a great deal of trouble responding to it.

The primary process is a good way to deal with intra-party differences, but it can also cause great stress and expenditure of the party’s resources. It should not be undertaken as a tactic in cahoots with the opposing party to weaken our own party and divide our voters in November.

Pat, you owe a great deal to the Democratic Party and I think our voters are entitled to know before they vote in the primary. Let the voters know your true intentions.

Sincerely,

Mark J. EnglishChair

Onondaga County Democratic Committee

Patrick J. Hogan

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Ken JacksonThe Hall Monitor

Editorial

Mirror, mirror on the wallUrban CNY’s annual guide to what not to wear

It’s that time of year when the temperature goes up and the clothing comes off and we’re obligated to publish our annual “What not to wear” editorial.

The editor doesn’t pretend to be an expert in haute couture – top fashion, for those of you who don’t speak French – but in this era of individuality we must bust on the freakish frocks and those who stand guilty of hair and clothing abuse.

The city of Syracuse and Onondaga County should consider replenishing their dwindling revenues by hir-ing Fashion Police. Can’t you see it? “Excuse me, miss, but I have to give you a ticket.” A stunned mall shopper replies, “But why, officer?”

He takes a deep breath, pulls out a standard issue in-strument and shows the offending person all the proof he needs. “Look into this mirror, you can see for yourself.”

Some women have gone overboard piling on yards of hair. You can imagine some poor creature running around bald so that everything she needs – lipstick, cell phone, makeup – can be stored in her ’do. Here’s a hint, ladies: if a bird attempts to nest on your head, you have purchased too much hair!

Fellas, you don’t get off easy. If you haven’t done a sit-up in 17 years and the closest you’ve come to a six-pack is Keystone Lite, put your shirt on. This is not your backyard. And if you are over 40, sporting earrings makes you look like an unemployed pirate. “Arrrrgh! Ahoy, mates!”

And then there are the children. Parents, unless you want some old “coot” staring at your kids’ butt, don’t put sayings and slogans on your children’s behinds – people of all types will read the text, some more closely than others.

On every closet door, this maxim should be mounted: “If it doesn’t fit, you must toss it.” Clothing has been abused by excessive tugging, pulling and unmitigated stretching to the point where, if you listen closely, you can hear some people’s clothes speak, “Let me go…I’m about to pop!”

Perhaps the next high-tech invention will be the “Mirror-Mirror” app for your iPhone or tablet. Look into the lens and simply ask, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, should I wear this frock at all?”

Whenever you see celebrities on TV or magazines photographed in undeniably dysfunctional clothing, don’t you mutter out loud, “What were they thinking?” And muttering turns into a chuckle. Just imagine produc-ing an Academy Award-winning short film where the space aliens attack America.

Earthlings, in their panic to escape, are eaten like crickets, and the first to go are those with clothing that’s either so tight that they can’t run or so loose that they fall down as creatures gobble up the human prey with reckless abandon.

In the end, the last people on earth have sensible shoes and clothing that allowed them to escape when they were told, “Run for your lives!”

Think about it.

In her twangiest Manhattan ac-cent, comedienne Joan Rivers used to begin her shtick by saying, “Can we talk?” And talk they did during the George Zimmerman trial. There they were, televi-sion trial experts—drips under pressure—sitting in Brady Bunch-style talking cubes, bantering back and forth about race, fear and the boogie man.

“Lions and tigers and blacks, oh my!”My goodness, sweet Jesus! It was pearl-clutching

time when the president of the United States in an unscripted session talked about race and the feelings emanating from the African-American community. He talked about something he knows personally: being black in America.

It was so poignant to hear the president of the United States reach into my brain and pull out things I had long tried to forget. Growing up in Syracuse, being black sucked. When we were kids we were taught boundaries. We were told where we could and couldn’t go. We were taught how to shop in stores when you’re constantly being watched.

In my family, we were taught to get a receipt and a bag. If the store owner refused to provide the bag or receipt, we were instructed to get our money and come right on home. Whenever we brought anything into that house, we’d better have a receipt and bag. At that time, it was common for black kids to be accused of stealing, so the children in my family were taught how to be consumers.

One Saturday morning, my mother went to Na-tional Shoes on Salina Street downtown. She waited and waited while the saleswoman attended to white customers. After a while, she asked why she hadn’t been waited on, and the woman said something about “serving n*****s.” My mother filed a com-plaint with the now-defunct Onondaga County Human Rights Commission, and the woman was fired.

In 1979, my parents purchased a home on the East Side of Syracuse, slightly past Le Moyne Col-lege. One afternoon, a man came to the house, and my mother answered the door. The salesman said, “May I speak with the lady of the house?” He thought she was “the help.”

As my friends and I came of age, we naturally wanted to check the city’s disco scene. Everyone had to show identification at the door. If you were black and not a Syracuse University athlete, chanc-es are you wouldn’t get in. In the city of Ithaca, I could go anywhere, and yet when I was home from college, my friends and I could not enjoy a night on the town. That wasn’t so long ago— 1970s through the 1980s—but in Syracuse, blacks had to go to their own places. It was entertainment segregation.

Whites were free to enter the trendy clubs whenever they wanted. We’d often stand in line at a local club and see the discriminatory nature of the admittance policies. While the IDs that had worked for us last month were no longer accepted, whites would stroll right in, no questions asked.

Clubs such as Night Deposit were busted in a local television sting that caught the club appar-ently discriminating against African-Americans. A group of us went to the local NAACP and were told, “We have more important things to think about than you dancing at a disco.” It’s no coin-cidence that none of us now carry an NAACP membership card.

After becoming an adult, I obtained my first professional job at Kemper Insurance. The com-pany went on an extensive hiring spree, adding dozens of African-Americans to its workforce. On the first day, a co-worker said to me, “I wish Kem-per hired black people who knew about insurance instead of blacks off the street.” She was soon fired.

While at Kemper, I decided to go to lunch one day at a nice place on Warren Street. I wore a tie and just felt kinda professional that day. As I entered, I was asked, “Are you here for the bus boy job interview?” I simply replied, “No, I want to be seated.” I was invisible. It didn’t matter what my education was or how I dressed. I was labeled from the moment I walked in.

Talk about stereotypes, while I was director of development at the New York State Fair, a staff member once asked me, “Are you the new park-ing attendant?” You’d think that the election of an African-American president would improve things. But no, it has gotten worse. I was with a company under contract when the election of Barack Obama spurred hate-laced internal email blasts. I received a series of missives via company email stating, “The financial crisis we face has been caused by black people getting houses they can’t afford.”

I’d respond with data to refute those claims, but after two weeks of online abuse, I went to the boss and said, “Make it stop.” These were Syracuse-based managers generating this demeaning misin-formation.

At the Dollar Store examining merchandise while two employees were making sure I wasn’t stealing, out of the corner of my eye I could see a couple snatching items off the shelves. Someone shouted, “Hey!” The employees who were focused on me had to run to the door, but by then it was too late. The couple fled with the merchandise.

Sometimes the real me still remains invisible. In June, I was at OCM BOCES to attend an Ac-cess Computer Software class. The person at the information desk took one look at me and asked, “Are you here for the GED class? It’s right down the hall.”

Thanks so much. Have a nice day.

Segregation in SyracuseRacist preconceptions still exist, and they’re in our backyard


Funkadelic, Chubby Checker, and The Cab Calloway Orchestra. Additional entertainment can be found in Pan-African Village, Iroquois Village and throughout the fairgrounds. advance Sale Tickets

Av a i l a b l e n o w t h r o u g h Wednesday, August 21st only.

One-Day Advance Sale Tickets are available for $6.00, a savings of $4.00 off the regular one-day admission price. Available at the State Fair Box Office or retail locations (see list below).

Six-Day Frequent Fairgoer Admis-sion Books are available for $30.00, a total savings of $30.00 off the regular six-day admission price. Available only at the State Fair Box Office.

Discount Strates Shows Midway Ride FunCards are available for $14.00, a sav-ings of $10.00 off the regular price! You get 48 credits per card. All rides require four or more credits nysfair.org/your-fair-visit/best-bets-bargain-book/” The Best Bests Bargain Book, Sponsored by Tully’s Good Times, has 100 of the best deals at the State Fair totaling well over $3,000 in valuable coupons! Save on

things to eat & drink, things to buy, and things to do… avai l-able for $4.00, a savings of $1.00 off the regular Fairtime price.

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Special fair DaysStrates Midway ride-all-Day program Days

Visitors can buy $25 wristbands that give them full access to the Midway & Kiddieland rides for the entire day! Avail-able for six days… T h u r s d a y , Aug. 22, Friday, Aug. 23, Mon-day, Aug. 26, Tuesday, Aug. 27, Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thurs-day, Aug. 29. Wrist-bands will be available at any Strates ticket booth on these days. veteran’s Day – Thursday, august 29

Active duty military personnel and veterans are admitted free on this day with proper credentials – military ID or discharge papers.Native american Day – friday, au-gust 30

Native Americans receive free admis-sion on this day.

Student’s Day – Friday, August 30Students 16 years old and under ad-

mitted free on this daygospel Weekend

Join us Aug. 24 and 25 for the Fair’s traditional Gospel Weekend of uplifting music and joyful voices at the Talent Showcase stage. The New York State Fair Youth Gospel Choir, Tim Rogers and the Fellas and other groups will help keep the music flowing all weekend long.iroquois indian village

Come learn about and celebrate the culture and heritage of the original New Yorkers at the Iro-quois Indian Village. You can experience every day the traditional music, dance, crafts and customs of the Iroquois. This section of the Fairgrounds has been dedicated

to Six Nations programs since 1928.pan-african village

Located between the Cen-ter of Progress Building and

the Art and Home Cen-ter, you can come to the Pan African Village to learn about New York’s African-Amer-ican history while you listen to music with African roots, taste Afr ican and Carib-bean inspired food in the food court spon-sored by Total Care, sip

southern-style lemonade and browse booths filled

with ethnic items.veterans and 9/11 Memo-rial

Located in front of the Horticulture Building, the Veterans Memorial held its opening at the 1999 Fair and was expanded

in 2001. It features an eternal flame, flag poles with bricks of all the wars at its base and stones for each branch of the service with individual bricks placed from the ser-vice branches. The 9/11 Me-morial honors a l l those that lost their lives in the Septem-ber 11th terrorist attacks. Unveiled at the 2002 Fair, the Memorial is located between the two phases of the Veterans Me-morial.2013 EMpirE THEaTEr perfor-mance

Harriet May Mills Art & Home Center

Thursday, August 2911:00 AM • 1:00 PM4:00 PM • 7:00 PM

The Media Unit pres-ents ‘The Way it is Now’

An or ig ina l music/theatre performance ex-ploring attitudes on teen dating.Chevy Court

12 Days of free enter-tainment is scheduled for the Stan Colella Stage at

Chevy Court for the 2013 New York State Fair. Two shows a day will be featured, all free to Fairgoers with your Fair admission. The lineup provides a wide-ranging mix of musical talent from country to nostalgia to today’s popular music.Salt-n-pepa

Aug 22, 2013 • 2:00 PM @Chevy Court • Free with Fair Admission

Show Time 2:00pmgeorge Clinton and parliament funkadelic


Show Time 8:00pmZendaya


Show Time 2:00pmKenneth “Babyface” Edmonds”

August 25, 2013 • 2:00 PM @Chevy Court • Free with Fair Ad-mission The Cab Callo-

way OrchestraAug 26, 2013 • 2:00 PM @Chevy

Court • Free with Fair AdmissionShow Time 2:00pm

Chubby CheckerAug 27, 2013 • 2:00 PM @Chevy

Court • Free with Fair AdmissionShow Time 2:00pm

The 5th Dimension The group, fea-turing original member florence larue


Show Time 2:00pm

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Chubby Checker Salt-n-Pepa

The Fifth Dimension

Zendaya

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds”


Community NewsTMBC Annual Outdoor Service and Picnic held

Tucker Missionary Baptist Church held their outdoor service and annual picnic at the Willis Carrier Recreational Facility, Sunday, July 28, 2013. While the day was rainy it didn’t damper the spirit of the congregation as they moved their worship service beneath the covered pavilion. Rev. Dr. Leslie J Johnson, Jr. leader of the church located at 517 Oakwood Ave. recently celebrated his 18th anniversary.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Dilcy Hall, Mary Jackson and Carolyn Womack enjoying the TMBC Annual Church Service and Picnic; Charles Adams, Rev. Eddie Holmes, and Rev. Jeffel Mike at the TMBC Annual Church Service and Picnic; Mother Elizabeth Mann, Mother Wylene Bass, Mother Lula Foy and Rev. Dr. Leslie J Johnson II .

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Community NewsMary Jackson, Tucker Missionary Baptist Member Turns 100: Church “family” held birthday celebration on Aug. 3

On her 98th Birthday Mary Jackson arrived at church on the back of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The lively and impec-cably dressed Jackson turned 100 Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013.

The Tucker Missionary Baptist Church family hosted a birthday party for Ms. Jackson at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church 515 Oakwood Ave. Rev. Dr. Leslie J. Johnson II is the pastor.

Politicians, friends, well-wishers from all walks of life gathered to honor Ms. Jackson on her birthday along with various proclamations was a letter from President Obama.

When interviewed and asked, “What do you recall as the high-light of your 100 years?” Ms. Jackson’s response, “Dr. King’s Dream of white children and black children walking hand in hand playing together, I see that today”. Another highlight for Ms. Jackson is her 14 years at Dunbar Center, emphasizing, “Education is important and we must tell chil-dren that. Education is the key”.

This was also a farewell party as Ms. Jackson relocated to the south last week.

Deacon James Edwards, Jr. Mary Jackson and Pastor, Rev. Dr. Leslie J Johnson II as Mary Jackson is honored at Tucker Missionary Baptists Sunday August 4th Service.



Community NewsSheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices

Syracuse, NY (July 29, 2013) – The Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship Commit-

tee of Syracuse, Local Union #58, will conduct a recruitment from August 5, 2013 through

July 7, 2014 for four sheet metal worker ap-prentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the Local Union #58, 301 Pulaski Street, Syracuse, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first Monday of every month, excluding legal holidays, dur-ing the recruitment period. If the first Monday falls on a holiday, the application may be picked up on the second Monday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Committee requires that applicants:✓ Must be at least 18 years old.✓ Must have a high school diploma or

general equivalency diploma (G.E.D) as recognized by local authorities, plus one year of algebra, Math I, or first year of high school Regents math.

✓ Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by a signed

affidavit submitted by applicant. This work may include:

- Working at extreme heights or on lad-ders.

- Lifting heavy materials 50 to 75 pounds.- Standing for long periods and crawling

about in confined, cramped spaces in awkward positions.

- Working outdoors on noisy construction sites in various kinds of weather conditions, such as rain, snow, and wind.

- Wearing self-contained breathing appara-tus, hard hats, and safety glasses.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Depart-ment of Labor office or Local Union #58 at (315) 472-4411.

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brown people in this country to ensure that travesties such as what happened not only in the case in the case of Trayvon Martin… the people are gathered here today to ensure this travesty isn’t repeated.”

Our nation’s laws should not “allow people to take the law into their own hands and claim self-defense,” the pastor said, and he continued with a more positive message about the cultural divide. “We must encour-age people to have relationships between races. When you don’t see people of color and the only images of people of color you see are on the news or a sitcom, then natu-rally you’re going to live in fear. “

By the time speeches began the crowd had grown to more than 200 people com-prised of a rainbow of citizenry and causes. Propelled by events from Sanford, Florida to proliferation of Stand Your Ground Laws in 19 states, the event was attended by Central New Yorkers focused on the death of Trayvon Martin and the verdict in the George Zimmerman case.

Organized by the National Action Network led by Al Sharpton, the Justice for Trayvon 100 City Vigil is now focus-ing on citizen-inspired action to change Stand Your Ground Laws that remain in place in 19 states. Voting rights, electoral erosion caused by the Supreme Court and local police citizen relationships was on the minds of many in the crowd as they cheered each speaker.

A particularly emotional moment oc-curred when Mother’s Against Gun Vio-lence leader and Syracuse Common Coun-cilor Helen Hudson invited all those in attendance who’d lost a child to gun violence to come forward. Hudson was joined by six women who represented a fraction of those victims of black-on-black crime. Many have stated that the black community remains silent on this issue, but the

Syracuse protest paid special attention to the problem. These are the images conser-vative news outlets like Fox News doesn’t show.

Not only was the George Zimmerman verdict discussed, but local issues such as jail conditions were on the table. This was an orderly presentation of grievances along with participation of black and white, youth and older people, families, children, retired hippies, concerned citizens represent-ing themselves and folks from the LBTG community. Capturing the frustration and

anger were signs supplied by Socialists de-claring, “The System is racist.”

A Syracusan visiting from Florida -- Les Rivikin -- held his home-made sign proclaiming “I am Trayvon.” Rivikin is concerned about6 future generations. “This is for my grandkids,” he said. “I participated in the marches in West Palm Beach, Florida where I now live.” He emphasized his pride in his grandchildren because they were of different races. This could be a turning point in our national discussion on race.

The discussion will continue on August 24, the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s fa-mous “I Have a Dream” speech. Bus trips from across the country are being planned as I type. The last time there was this much chatter within the black community was when a man from Chicago had a notion that he could gather One Million Men in a massive gathering in Washington D.C.

The need for ‘vetting’By Ken Jackson

In my studies of the history of the civil rights movement, I’ve been amazed at how activists managed to endure so much abuse directed at them by those who hated them. They endured by displaying Christian love at the protest marches. They weren’t shouting about white people. King used the words of the Constitution to turn a mirror on America: “Somewhere I read about the freedom of speech and freedom of assembly.”

Every speech during that time was vetted (reviewed by organizers to insure continuity of message) so that they were all on the same page. If the ideas were clearly articulated, no one could destroy their messages. Behind the scenes battles raged over what would or would not be included in a major protest event or speech.

Everyone was seemingly on message when from the podium we heard shouts of “Black Power, Black Power, Black Power.” All of a sudden a well-directed march went terribly off script. “All of you who’ve moved to the suburbs to be away...”

Oh, no! It’s the “those of you who moved, you’re part of the problem”- syndrome. The speaker went on to chastise blacks who’d moved to the suburbs. The tone was angry; suddenly the peaceful ambiance was shat-tered with what tends to divide us – Race. No one wants to be chastised for where they’ve chosen to live.

The most notable civil rights protests in history had one thing in common. They were not focused on anger or even race. It was conditions that John Lewis, Jessie Jackson and others protested. All speech-es were vetted. This assured that a march or an organized protest didn’t turn into a mess. One speaker apparently hadn’t read much King. If he had, he would have known, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated, “No one wins in a dog fight.”

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Rev. Agee speaks with the press about the march and issues that impact the community.

LEFT: Graphic for the local march. BELOW: Protestors pause for prayer before starting speeches


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National Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) ‘Rocked!’

In Touch Ministries Read Philippians 4:6-7All of us have responsibilities—whether regarding work,

family, community, or church—and we may rightly feel some concern about how to carry out these commitments. When our natural cares get out of balance, the result is anxiety.

Though Paul faced an inordinate number of trials (2 Cor. 11:23-28), he was able to say, “Be anxious for nothing.” He understood that anxiety reveals a lack of faith—it’s not pos-sible to be worried while fully trusting God. Fretfulness also takes a toll by draining energy and dividing the mind. Besides that, disproportionate apprehension prevents effective service to the Lord by keeping one’s focus self-centered rather than God-centered.

To keep concerns in balance, we must present our requests to God (Phil. 4:6), who is ready, willing, and totally sufficient to handle every care we bring Him. We do this by . . .

• Prayer. The Greek word implies worship and apprecia-tion for God’s attributes, not some panicky thought tossed His way.

• Supplication. Our cry of humility conveys total helpless-ness and dependence upon almighty God.

• Thanksgiving. We are to approach God without blame or complaint, but with gratefulness that He will ultimately use the difficulty for our good, as He has promised (Rom. 8:28).

Philippians 4:7 says that when we bring God our requests in this way, the result will be His wonderful, inexplicable peace. Realizing this, we should learn to go to Him first—not as a last resort.

The Pathway of Peace

Cincinnati, Ohio was the right place in which to be, as members and supporters from across the country gathered for the 2013 National conven-tion. The GMWA, founded by the late Rev. James Cleveland, lived out the vision as the place “Where Everybody is Somebody”.

There were nightly musicals representing coast to coast singers (soloist, mass choirs, mime, Daily Bread (Pastors), record industry, church ministries, renowned artists, academics, exhibitors, Radio An-nouncers…..just name it. It was there.

The numbers may have been down as compared to some of its previous convention, but the outcome was clear that GMWA, “rocked”. It renewed our spirits to see various organizations united to sup-port the work.

The representation and support from the Thomas A. Dorsey convention, Music and Arts/Edwin Hawkins, John P. Key and many others exhibited unity and inspiration. Bishop Albert Jamison, Chairman of the GMWA Board of Direc-tors, Rodena Preston, sister of the late Billy Preston reiterated that more is yet to come as we plan at the March Board of Directors planning meeting, March 2014 in Los Angeles, California for its next conven-tion in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Fourth Annual Collegiate Night, Dr. Joan

Hillsman, Chairperson, will be held in March at the Board Meeting. Participation is open to all colleges and universities with gospel choirs. Please visit the website for information at gmwanation.org.

Summer/Enrichment Activities and Offerings at JHMN

Joan Hillsman’s Music Network, Inc. (JHMN), will be sponsoring several activities, Harriet Tub-man City-wide Essay/Contest and presentations re-lating to the national for. This year marks 100 years since her death. For more information, contact Dr. Hillsman at [email protected].

JHMN is now casting for the Gospel Musical, “The Story of Christmas”. Singers, musicians, dancers and arts related participation is welcomed, inquire at jhillsman@ twcny.rr.com.

The Syracuse Chapter of the Gospel Music Work-shop of America, SGMWA, will open the Chief ’s baseball game with the Star-spangled Banner, Sept. 3. Come on and join us, inquire at jhillsman@ twcny.rr.com.

Music Enrichment at all levels (piano, vocal coaching, gospel techniques, theory, and move-ment) is available by registering with JHMN. Sum-mer Enrichment classes are at no charge! Space is limited.

Dr. Joan Hillsman


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Monday, July 29, 2013 members of the Salt City Road Warriors presented their $30,000.00 donation to the Upstate Medical Foundation.

In January 2013, the Salt City Road Warriors, comprised of 50 members who compete in endurance running events, pledged to raise money to help fund research to find a cure and improve the lives of victims of Ovarian, Pancreatic cancer and stroke. The monies were raised through several fundraising events; contributions made by friends, family and local businesses; and personal donations made by team members.

Founded by Maureen Clark (who is also the coach for the organization), the Salt City Road Warrior’s mission is to improve lives, strengthen our communities, and cure dis-eases through endurance training. The Salt City Road Warriors have made donations of more than $85,000.00 to the Upstate Foundation for the past three consecutive years.

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