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Erin McCurdy Kuumba (koo-ummm-bah) is a swahilli word that means: to be creative. African Americans in the past and, to a great extent, in the present has had to derive and improvise special recreative ways to strive for the right to exist. Therefore, Kuumba represents the blood, sweat, tears and joy we have shared as we grew to know and love our new found land.The Kuumba Heritage News is published by Phalconstar Communications, LCC and reserves all rights to accept or refuse any articles to be printed in any issue of the newspaper. Views and opinions expressed by writers are not necessarily those of the publisher or our advertisers. The Kuumba Heritage News is published bi-monthly (1st & 15th, each month). Letters to the Editor are welcome. Only signed letters will be accepted. The Kuumba Heritage News assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. Any use or reproduction in part or whole is forbidden without the express written consent of the publisher. Used under license agreement IDN 13-6401495.

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FIANCÉ REFUSES TO GO! Dear Gwendolyn: I met my fiancé when my son was only 10 years old. After we dated for a year, he moved in and brought with him his son. I didn’t like the idea at first, but when in love, you follow your heart and not your mind. His son was older than my son and had a larger body build. He immediately wanted to fight my child. When I brought this to the attention of my fiancé, he said “They’re just boys.” Recently I asked my fiancé to move and he refused. Gwendolyn, how can I get him and his son out of my house? Rita

Dear Rita: My mother once told me, “You can get a husband out of your house easier than a boyfriend.” You have made the mistake thousands of women have made. You took in a man and his child. And you were correct - your heart made you do it. Let me tell you this: Do not leave your son alone with this bully in your house. Take him with you or leave him with a relative or a responsible friend. I make this decision based on the statement of your fiancé of “They’re just boys.” But think about it. Boys have killed boys. They don’t have to be the status of a man. Children commit crimes as well. So don’t take this matter too lightly. If your fiancé does not leave, you may have to seek other housing. This may cause a financial hardship for you to do, but nothing is too expensive when it comes to providing --- the safety of a child.

Marc H. MorialNNPA/ AFRO-AMERICAN Rarely have the divisions in American politics been more clear - or more onerous. In less than a month, on August 2nd, if Congress refuses to raise the nation’s $14.3 trillion debt ceiling, the United States economy could be thrown into a fiscal tailspin that would eviscerate America’s credit rating, lead to sky-high interest rates, rip a giant hole in the social safety net, jeopardize the well-being and savings of millions of working and middle class citizens and result in the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs. Majority leaders in the House and minority leaders in the Senate have taken the unprecedented step of linking a raise in the debt ceiling to the debate about deficit reduc-tion and spending cuts. In effect, they are attempting to extort big cuts in programs benefiting working and middle class citizens while protecting exorbitant tax breaks for oil companies, corporate jet owners, and hedge fund man-agers. They say this is the only way they will agree to increase the debt limit. If they get their way, fiscal experts from Nobel Prize winning economist, Paul Krug-man to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke warn severe disruptions will occur. Beginning August 2nd, Social Security checks may be halted. Medicare, Medicaid, and unemployment benefits may stop. Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan may not get paid. And, hundreds of thousands of government workers may be laid off. This is no way to run the most trustworthy and powerful government in the world. And, it is no way to honor the hard work and sacrifices of its people. It should be noted, that prior to this current showdown, the debt ceiling has routinely been raised almost 100 times since its establishment in 1917. Former President George W. Bush raised it seven times without objection while

racking up trillions of dollars of new debt for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and big tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. The Obama administration is not oblivious to the need for spending cuts. For months, Vice President Joe Biden has led bipartisan negotiations aimed at agreeing on a sensible deficit reduction plan. Progress has been made. But, recently several members of the so-called “Gang of Six,” walked out of the negotiations because of ideological resistance to balancing spending cuts for the middle class with ending some tax breaks for the wealthy. As they defend the rights of working-class Americans, I would urge them also to consider the recommendations included in the National Urban League’s 12-Point Jobs Plan, “Putting Urban America Back To Work.” The creation of Urban Jobs Academies to train the critically unem-ployed, or Green Empowerment Zones to locate manufac-turing jobs in urban areas, could ease the transition to spending cuts. So far, the President and sensible members of Congress have stood firm in their refusal to give in to ideological extortion. As the President said in last week’s press con-ference, “Any agreement to reduce our deficit is going to require tough decisions and balanced solutions. And, before we ask our seniors to pay more for health care, before we cut our children’s education, before we sacrifice our commitment to the research and innovation that will help create more jobs in the economy, I think it’s only fair to ask an oil company or a corporate jet owner that has done so well to give up a tax break that no other business enjoys.” We agree. Raise the debt ceiling, but not on the backs of working and middle class Americans. Marc H. Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League.

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I liked the article in your last edition about the State of Texas issuing confederate automotive license plates to people that want them. However, I think the NAACP is making a bad call on this one. They should not be having problems with the State wanting to issue them. Here’s why: Before President Barack Obama it had gotten very difficult to identify those racial bigots who hate Black people. African Americans seemed to have dozed off after the prejudiced segment of the populace put away their hoods, sheets and other symbols of white supremacy. Although the Tea Party has made great progress in awakening many of us the NAACP should not be playing a part in lulling us back into a coma. Let the James E. Crow III, esquires come out into the open so that we know who they are. I prefer to know who my enemies are so please let them have their confederate license plates. I don’t want them working undercover to devise sophisticated methods to halt African American progress and upward mobility while smiling in our face.

Luther Edwards

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State Senator Robert F. “Bob” Deuell, Dist. 2, recently greeted the Imani Queen of 2011 Melonie Snipes. Snipes reigns as the present Imani Queen. Melonie is the 16 years old daughter of Rev-erend and Mrs. Jerrold Snipes of Rivers of Love Church in Greenville. The family resides in Royse City, Texas. The Swahili definition for Imani is “Faith.” Con-testants interested in run-ning for 2012 Miss Imani my go to www.imanifaithpageant.com and fill out a application.

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I AM FULLY PERSUADED Be fully persuaded this summer. Abraham didn’t consider his own body because it was temporal and subject to change. He only considered the promise of God because he knew God’s promise was eternal and certain. He didn’t stagger around, going back and forth, looking at his old body during the day and looking at the stars in the sky during the night. No, he was consumed only with what God had said. A key word here is only what God has said. “And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah’s womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” Romans 4:19-21 Paul said, “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come. Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 God’s own words instruct us that any instability in our life is due to not believing and speaking the Word of God. To live a stable life, you are going to have consider only what God says, no matter how bad it looks and no matter how your flesh is screaming at you. You have to stay focused on His Word, you will not be double- minded as James put it. James 1:6-8 Renew your mind to say you will stick with your belief in God’s Word and accept nothing less than what He says. And that means you will get what you say! This summer stick to only what the Word of God says about your situation. Always study the word to show yourself approved. 2 Timothy 2:15Be Blessed!

DALLAS - Bishop T.D. Jakes will host the annual ManPower Confer-ence, a gathering of men from all walks of life, back-grounds, and cultures who come together to discover their God-given gifts and tal-ents and gain essential tools to enhance their spiritual journeys. ManPower is an exhila-rating three-day conference, held Thur., Aug. 11 - Sat., Aug. 13, 2011 in Dallas at The Potter’s House, featur-

2011 MANPOWER CONFERENCE ing eminent speakers, such as Bishop T.D. Jakes and other renowned guests who will share inspirational mes-sages to men. This year’s theme is ‘Breaking New Ground’. ManPower, created by Bishop T.D. Jakes, is designed to address the spe-cific needs, hurts, and strug-gles of all men from a biblical perspective. The first ManPower conference was held in 1994 in Detroit, Michigan. In 2003, Man-Power was held in Atlanta, Georgia, where more than 44,000 men attended and millions more watched from home, as the event was aired live internationally. ManPower continues to equip and encourage men to build strong marriages, increase their confidence and take on community responsi-bilities. To date, ManPower has drawn over 150,000 men from around the world. The ManPower con-

ference not only takes the needs of men into account, but also the needs of differ-ent cultures. This year, the conference will offer Span-ish audio translation and has partnered with America’s preeminent Latino Christian organization, the National Christian Hispanic Leader-ship Conference (NCHLC), which has over 20 million members. The NCHLC has made ManPower 2011 its official event. Featured conference speakers include: Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter’s House, a global humanitarian orga-nization and 30,000-member nondenominational, multicul-tural church located in Dallas and named “America’s Best Preacher” by Time Magazine. Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, senior pastor of the Califor-nia-based Christian Worship Center and named by The Wall Street Journal as one of “America’s 7 Most Influ-

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Patricia R. McCurdyGARLAND JOURNAL NEWS Local civic leader and black historian Ms. Gloria Louise Williams passed

recently on July 6, 2011. Ms. Williams born May 31, 1932, was a native of Rock-wall, Texas. She was cur-rently residing at the Rowlett Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rowlett, Texas. Ms. Williams has been a noted local voice on civil rights and black history in our area for many years. A retired long time employee of Varo, Inc., Ms. Williams received numerous awards and recognition including Who’s Who Women of the World in 1984. The City of Rockwall named a park in her honor, “Gloria Williams Park” in 2007. Ms. Gloria Louise Williams was 79.

Williams has been a noted local voice on civil rights and black history.

SARAH PALIN'S NEW FILM

The Sarah Palin documentary, The Undefeated, will premiere this weekend in select AMC The-atres throughout the nation.

Diane XavierEDITOR

She may be considered dumb, a ditz, or even a heroine, depending on what prism one uses but despite the stereotypes people have

of her, one thing is for sure: she cannot be ignored. Former Vice Presidential candidate and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is making headlines, again. This time in a documentary being released in Dallas and

other cities throughout the nation in mid July. The documentary, The Undefeated, will pre-miere this weekend in select AMC Theatres throughout the nation. The movie first premiered in Iowa. Speaking to the Garland Journal News by phone, Glenn Evans, pro-ducer of the film, says view-ers will get a completely new look at this famous poli-tician. “Her real story has not been told,” Evans says. “The public perception is negative because of the mainsteam media bias against her. She is often known only for her beauty and looks despite her achievements.” Evans said in the first six minutes of the film, viewers will see how the media

slams her. “We had to edit the first part of the movie because the language certain media personalities used against her were so vulgar that the film was con-sidered X rated,” Evans said. “The truth about Sarah Palin is that she is a hard working American just like the aver-age person,” he said. In the movie, three of Palin’s childhood friends are depicted. The film was directed by Steve Bannon, who is a part of Victory Media, a conservative film media company. The film follows Palin’s path in the political world with her time as Alaska Governor to being named the vice presidential candi-date under John McCain’s

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NAACP HOUSTON TURMOIL

Suspended the Rev. D.Z. Cofield branch president.

Executive director Yolanda Smith ousted then brought back when national leaders stepped in.

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HOUSTON- The NAACP has suspended local

branch president the Rev. D.Z. Cofield and the rest of the six-member executive committee for noncompli-

ance with the group’s bylaws citing numerous violations with their handling of the organization, according to officials. Cofield was suspended

during a June 25 visit from national leaders. Under the terms of the suspension Cofield must stop represent-ing the NAACP. The sus-pension will not be lifted

until the national office com-pletes an investigation of the alleged infractions according to National Director Dr. Gill Ford. Terms of the suspension state that Cofield must return all documents and records, and has 14 days to request a hearing in front of the national board of directors.The national office sus-pended Cofield for a host of reasons including: Failing to compensate staff; Signing checks not properly requi-sitioned for disbursement; Engaging in contracts that put the local office into debt; Failure to secure

ratifi.cation of the executive committee for actions taken concerning the Executive Director; Hiring staff and consultants not approved by higher parties; Failing to notify the executive commit-tee and others that the execu-tive director was suspended without pay pending a reso-lution and giving incorrect, harmful and inimical infor-mation to grantors. Aside from rules and regulations, Cofield has not been a member of the NAACP since Feb. 28, when he failed to renew


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HAPPY CAMPER Camping is a favorite outdoor recreational activity for many people. Those who participate in camping are called campers. Campers generally leave the comfort of their homes to enjoy nature. They may spend one or more nights outdoors usually at a campsite. While some may consider the camping activity as roughing it, true nature lovers typically love the camping experi-ence. These individuals may be described as “happy campers.” Recently my sister told me about a weekend camping trip that her husband and grandson were preparing to go on. She told me that during the week leading up to their trip, her grandson was bursting with excitement. He was looking forward to all the usual activities associ-ated with camping in the wilderness including sleeping in a tent, fishing and cooking out. On the morning of the camping trip, young Jalen and his grandpa loaded the truck with every conceiv-able piece of camping gear and eagerly headed out. During their trip, Jalen and his grandpa enjoyed all the adventures associated with camping. From sun up to sun down, they were involved in some kind of activity that not only bonded their relationship but also created many lasting memories. Upon returning from their camping trip, my sister stated that both her husband and grandson were quite tired. However, both admit-ted that they had had a great time. For a young boy, who loves fishing, hunting and everything outdoors, a weekend camping trip was like having a dream come true. In fact, you could say that young Jalen was a “happy camper.” As Christians we too can learn to be “happy campers” figuratively speaking. Though we may not be true campers or the wilderness type, we can take pointers from a young boy who decides in advance to welcome the adventures of nature and life. This young boy was totally trusting, leaving all the details and worries of camping to his grandpa. His only concern was to enjoy the trip and to be happy! God’s Divine Plan provides that we totally trust in him and leave all the details and worries of life to him. Scripture reminds us that God provides for all whom he has created, both human and creatures of nature. Matthew 6:5a & 26 states, “So I tell you, don’t worry about everyday life, whether you have enough food, drink and clothes.” “Look at the birds, they don’t need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable than they are.” So, just as all of nature depends upon God for its care, we should be like the happy campers, who don’t worry about their comforts or needs. We should learn to be happy and trust God in his love and care for us.

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WASHINGTON, DC- The NAACP expressed its pro-found disappointment today in CNN for their newly announced prime time news lineup, which continues a multi-network trend, exclud-ing African Americans from prime time slots as anchors and hosts. “As CNN announced

NAACP “DEEPLY DISMAYED” BY NEW CNN NEWS LINEUPtheir new schedule, a glaring omission was present - no African Americans were hosts or anchors in their prime time lineup,” stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. “The NAACP is deeply con-cerned with the lack of African American journalists in prime time news, both on cable and national network news shows. In the spirit of award-winning African American journalists, from W.E.B. Dubois to Ed Brad-ley, the NAACP feels it is critical to bring this dispar-ity, and the broader trend reflected in the overall lack of people of color as prime

time news anchors, to the attention of the top officials at all of the major broadcast and cable news stations.” Currently, there are no African American hosts or anchors on any national news show, cable or broadcast network, from the hours of 5pm-11pm. The NAACP is especially trou-bled because these prime time slots are among the most influential in daily news. Prime time hosts in cable often have the most latitude to express their opinions, and evening news anchors are tradition-ally seen as the most cred-ible voices in weekday news

broadcasts. CNN, Bloom-berg News, CNBC, FOX News and MSNBC have shows scheduled every hour to discuss world news, finan-cial news and political news, and occasionally have Afri-can American commenta-tors, but not one show in prime time is headlined or anchored by an African American. “The NAACP Hollywood Bureau will be setting up meetings with the presidents of the news divisions to address this issue,” stated NAACP Hollywood Bureau Executive Director Vic Bul-luck. “Throughout the morning hours and during

daytime programming, Afri-can American journalists such as Robin Roberts, Al Roker, Roland Martin and Tamron Hall have anchor and commentator chairs; however, no African Amer-ican occupies that space in the prime time evening news cycle. With all of the respected, major talent that is available, we find it per-plexing that these talented journalists are not elevated to prime time and we intend to raise that concern in our meetings.” Jealous added, “We have come to expect this from the likes of Fox News, but not other networks. While we

understand that news is now a 24-hour cycle, most Amer-icans get their news from the morning and evening prime time broadcasts. We rec-ognize and appreciate that MSNBC often has guest hosts like the Reverend Al Sharpton, and CNN, CBS and NBC have weekend anchors like TJ Holmes, Don Lemon, Russ Mitchell and Lester Holt. Nonethe-less, we encourage all net-works to acknowledge the talent that exists and to increase the diversity among their prime time anchors and hosts.”

NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous.


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Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Gary Grief. “With larger jackpots and better overall odds, the new Powerball game is set to generate bigger prizes for players, more commis-sions for retailers, and, most importantly, increased rev-enue for the Foundation School Fund, which sup-ports public education in Texas.” The new Powerball game will debut on January 15, 2012. Tickets in the game will cost $2 and the Power Play® feature will still be available for an extra $1 per play. For that extra $1, players have the chance to win $2 million cash for the match 5 prize. Players in the newly designed game will still choose their first five num-

bers from a pool of 59. However, the group of numbers in the Powerball pool will shrink from 39 to 35, producing better overall odds of winning any prize in the game. Players today have a 1 in 35 overall chance of win-ning, which will improve to 1 in 32 in the new game. The Powerball jackpots will start at $40 million, double the cur-rent starting jackpot of $20 million. By changing Power-ball’s ticket price to $2, U.S. lotteries are follow-ing the same successful business model used for years with lottery scratch games - offering different games at different price points. “Our players have shown a desire for higher

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NAACP Houston his membership meaning he should not have been involved in NAACP mat-ters since then. The local branch has had internal conflicts in recent months. Cofield attempted to oust exec-utive director Yolanda Smith then national lead-ers stepped in. Smith was relieved of duties in late May or early June pending review of alleged infractions but the national office reinstated Smith on June 25 when

concerns were found to be unsubstantiated. Smith has since come under fire in a lawsuit filed on July 1 by a former employee accusing Smith of racketeering. Local and national offices are also named in the lawsuit. In a letter signed “the General Membership of the NAACP- Houston Branch,” submitted to NAACP president Ben-jamin Jealous, there are new allegations accusing Smith of fostering a hos-tile work environment and

financial mismanagement. The letter requests that Smith be removed from her position and also accuses Ford and Roger C. Vann, Chief Operating Offier, of assisting Smith in concealing her mis-conduct and requests that they be eliminated in any further investigation of alleged offenses. An email sent to mem-bers of the local chapter is calling for members to inundate the national office with emails and let-ters calling for Cofield

and the rest of the execu-tive committee to be rein-stated and Smith to once again be placed on sus-pension. The letter calls for members to state that Cofield and the rest of the executive committee were unjustifiably placed on suspension. Furthermore it states that if their demands are not met, local members will revoke their mem-bership and participate in a “Freedom Ride” from Houston to Balti-more, where the national headquarter is located.

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Venue ManagerResponsibilities include venue management, programming of perfor-mances and events at the Municipal Auditorium. Programs music of different genres, family-friendly entertainment, and other forms of entertainment such as live theater and comedy. Works with outside promoters to present concerts and shows at the Auditorium. Promotes shows, coordinate logistics of performances, develops and maintains Auditorium website, markets the Auditorium, and assists with scheduling and programming events at other City venues. Desire Bachelor’s degree, with major in music business with emphasis and/or experience in venue management. Sound and lighting technical knowledge pre-ferred. The ability to negotiate contracts and handle all logistics of performances. Starting Salary: $ 25,000 Annual, Plus Benefits. Send application to City of Greenville, Human Resource Office, P.O. Box 1049, Greenville, Texas 75403 (903) 457-3118. E-mail: [email protected]. Web Site (www.ci.greenville.tx.us). Appli-cations available on web site. Open Until Filled. EOE.

GEUS has the following position available.

CONSUMER MARKETING SPECIALIST Keeps residential and commercial customers informed as to programs offered by GEUS. Oversees and maintains GEUS’ Savvy Consumer energy efficiency & renewable energy program. Employee will be actively involved in community activities. Position requires good writing skills in addition to being proficient in Word & Microsoft Excel. Must possess or have the ability to learn simple graphic design skills. College degree and bi-lingual ability a plus. Starting $20.19/hr. Plus Benefits.

Apply or send completed application form to City of Greenville Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 1049, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75403, or through E-Mail to [email protected], applica-tions on website at: www.ci.greenville.tx.us (903)457-3118 or for TDD (903)457-3128. Closes July 22, 2011.

DALLAS, TX- Citigirl is excited about being in collaboration with charitable non-profit 501(c)(3)organizations that are committed to ending “childhood obesity”. Citigirl is currently conducting a National Hair Model Search for individu-als that wear weave, exten-sions, wigs and braided hair. If you feel that you have what it takes to be a part of this model search we would like to speak with you. We are looking for models 6 years old and up. We’re looking for different looks and styles! There will be a contest and $10,000 scholar-ship presented to the winner. Contact Kay at

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unsuccessful presidential run against President Barack Obama. “Viewers will appreciate what Sarah Palin is really all about,” Evans said. “The thing about Sarah is that she grew up in a blue collar family without a lot of money or political con-nections. This makes her be able to relate to the aver-age American. “She fought for the rights of people in Alaska by battling oil com-panies such as Exxon,” he said. “She also fought so hard to prevent future oil spills from occurring in her state after she educated people on how the oil spill was devastating the people of Alaska." “What people will really learn about her is that she is an incredible mother and

woman,” Evans says. “When I sat down and talked with Sarah about the film, she thanked me for representing the real her by doing back-ground and research work, something the mainstream media fails to do.” Evans said the goal of the film, which is just under 2 hours, is to encour-age discussion. “The woman has been attacked on certain principles such as her pro-life stance,” he said. “I think people are just shocked that she can be that pretty, smart and still run the country. The goal of the movie is to use the power of film to build conversation and gen-erate ideas. Whether she runs or not in the next presidential election, it does not matter. She has a fair chance because she really cares about the people of the United States.

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Memphis, TN - COGIC Charities, the benevolent arm of the nearly 6.5 million member Church of God in Christ, will give funds to aid the relief efforts in Japan. A COGIC delegation, led by Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., will leave for Tokyo at the end of July and meet with Japanese and American officials to discuss

the additional needs of the country. Bishop Blake will lead a prayer for the victims of the recent earthquake and

tsunami. He will also host a breakfast for our servicemen and women returning from fighting for our freedom. During the trip, the charity will present a check for $100,000 to help pur-

Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake. A COGIC delega-tion, led by Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., will leave for Tokyo at the end of July and meet with Japanese and American officials to discuss the additional needs of the country.

COGIC BISHOP TO VISIT JAPANchase rice cookers and any additional items that may be needed. While this is the first time the leader of the fourth largest Protestant and the second largest Pentecos-tal denomination in the US has traveled to Japan, this is by no means the first time COGIC Charities has aided countries during times of crisis. Since its inception in 2003, the charity has given: $150,000 donation to tsu-nami victims in East Africa through the United Nations Food Agriculture Organiza-tion; $100,000 donation to Horn of Africa Relief and Development Organization in Somalia; $1 million dona-tion to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts; $50,000 dona-tion for the Uganda Women’s Health Initiative; and $1.1 million to Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort. Bishop Blake explains, “We Care is not just a slogan for COGIC Charities, but we believe that it is our duty to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and shelter the home-less.” The COGIC jurisdictional bishop of Japan, Bishop Carl D. Hodges, echoed that sentiment. He also states that the COGIC churches in Japan are anxiously

await-ing the arrival of the Pre-siding Bishop

and his delegation. They are looking forward to the opportunity to share with him the great cultural experi-ence that is Japan.

Since its inception the charity has given: $150,000 donation to tsunami victims in East Africa through the United Nations Food Agriculture Orga-nization; $100,000 donation to Horn of Africa Relief and Development Organization in Somalia; $1 million donation to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts; $50,000 donation for the Uganda Women’s Health Initiative; and $1.1 million to Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort.

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