2019WINTER 2019 INSIDE TALK 100 Influential Pennsylvanian African American Women Black History Flash and Flareblack historyMakersKatherine S. HugginsMAD DADSHon. Tina DooseElaine Harris-FultonClarence CurryJoyce DavisDanny J. JonesDr. Janis C. BrooksConnecting the LGBTQ community with DRs who understand their needs is #LivingProofJoAnn was looking for a doctor she can feel comfortable with. So, she came to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s LGBTQ Meet Dr. Right event. Here, members of the LGBTQ community, like JoAnn, can connect with network doctors to find one who understands their specific needs. Now, JoAnn can schedule an appointment with a doctor she knows she can trust. Living Proof that we all do better when we work together.Visit HMKLivingProof.com/LGBTQDoc for a list of LGBTQ-friendly doctors.Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.Players must be 18 or older. Please play responsibly. Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER palottery.comThanks.You’ve made Pennsylvania a better place to live.INSIDE TALKPUBLISHER’S NOTESWhy Black History month? Simply because our history was not taught in school or features in history books. In some cases, not at our dinner table at home. This year we are honoring Pennsylvania Black History Makers of today and of yesterday. The public is invited to help us celebrate our 2019 Awardees on February 22, 2019 in Pittsburgh at the Marriott City Center and it is free to attend. Please contact us at 412.823.4007 or contact@talkminorityactiongroup.org to put your name on the list.In the center page of this issue, we are featuring 100 Pennsylvania Influential African American Women. We had a difficult time selecting the finalists from the many women that give their time, skills and service to our communities. If you have the name and email address of a person in your community that is involved in economic, political or community development, please send their contact information along with yours to TMAG so they can become part of our network. Feel free to contact us at phone number and email above.We are excited to let you know, you can read Talk Magazine online at www.talkmagazineonline.com. The LJS Group / Talk Magazine / TMAG Luther J. Sewell, Jr. / PublisherRoxanne N. Sewell / President & Editor theLULAdesigns / Graphic Designer Tené Croom / Contributing WriterAustin Premier / Contributing WriterDanielle M. 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Her father called her “Dr. Young,” and told her that she could be the first in her family to get a college education, but people in her neighborhood made it clear that she needed to be thinking about looking good, about getting married. Then in high school, a growing concern in her community caused her priorities to snap into focus. One day after school, Young’s cousin, a fifth-grader, was waiting for Young to pick her up at the designated place—a corner a few minutes away from the school entrance. “A car had driven up to her,” remembers Young, who was 16 at the time. “She was leaning over into the window. I hustle up to them, and the car drives off.” The driver was a much older man. He had told her cousin how good she looked and asked for her number. “This is just a situation that no one should have to deal with,” says Young. “I was like, why is this happening?” Young herself had been approached by much older men. “Just because we are growing up in this neighborhood and going through puber-ty,” she says, “does not make it okay for us to be approached. But it felt like everywhere I looked, men were approaching girls and women with the intent of grooming us for sex work.” Young gathered a group of people to create a block watch that would make sure girls got to and from school safely and report any suspicious ac-tivity to law enforcement. A teacher in high school urged her to aim higher, and she connected with the Council of World Affairs and received a spot in the Junior Council Fellows Program, where they successful-ly lobbied for the first anti-human trafficking bill in the state and helped create the first legal safe house in Ohio. TEMPLEby Ryan S. Brandenberg Temple University announced today the hiring of Rod Carey as head football coach. Carey joins Temple from Northern Illinois University, where he served as head coach for six seasons. Carey coached Northern Illinois to two Mid-American Conference (MAC) champi-onships—2014 and 2018—and four division championships. He led the Huskies in six bowl games, including the prestigious Orange Bowl in 2013. He compiled a 52-30 overall record at Northern Illinois, and 38-10 record in confer-ence play. “We are very happy to announce that Rod Carey will take over as the next Temple head football coach,” said Temple Director of Athletics Patrick Kraft. “Rod is a proven winner with a history of success as a head coach at the FBS level. He has won four regular-season titles and two MAC champion-ships at Northern Illinois while taking the Huskies to six bowl games, including the 2013 Orange Bowl. He has also recruited and coached All-Ameri-can players at NIU.” “I am really excited to lead the Temple Universi-ty football program and look forward to continuing its proud Temple TUFF tradition,” said Carey. “I am extremely grateful to President Englert and Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft for the opportunity to take over one of the top programs in the Amer-ican Athletic Conference. This program is on the rise, coming off a record-setting class, and I look forward to raising the bar for success even higher.”CACC SOUTH CAMPUSCommunity College of Allegh-eny County’s South Campus is offering a new service to help ensure students have everything they need to be successful be-yond the classroom. Following on the success of the Campus Cupboard Food Pantry, South Campus has created the Cam-pus Closet. The Campus Closet provides professional attire at no cost for students who don’t have the proper clothing for job interviews or conferences. The idea came about when two students who were selected for a leadership conference didn’t have appropriate cloth-ing, so the student success coach attending the conference with the students brought additional clothes for them. Also, administrators have at times referred students to a Ciera Marie YoungRod Carey, pictured here with Temple President Richard M. Englert, left, and Director of Athletics Patrick Kraft, right, will take the helm as head football coach at Temple.Improving patient care from the bedside to the boardroom.DOCTORATE OF NURSING PRACTICEMASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGRN TO BSNNursing is one of the fastest growing fields, with 600,000 job openings projected over the next five years. And Chatham University’s BSN, MSN, and DNP grads are poised to excel in roles across healthcare in education, leadership, informatics, quality improvement, and health promotion. Chatham has been a leader in high-quality online nursing education for over ten years.Learn more at chatham.edu/nursing.Jamila Thomas, BSN ’15continued on page 28WWW.TALKMAGAZINEONLINE.COM | 5COLLEGE NEWSnonprofit organization to assist with professional attire for interviews. “We started thinking about how we could fill the need right here on campus as a result,” said Dr. Kelli Maxwell, dean of Student Development at South Campus. Since the campus announced the effort, the response has been tremendous, and donations have been pouring in from across the college. The closet now has more than 500 items, including clothing, shoes, ties, belts, handbags, padfolios, scarves and other accessories. Students are allowed to visit once per semester and take three items; however, if they go to CCAC South Campus Career Services for a resume review or a mock interview, they can take up to five items per visit. “Our entire mission is to get students ready for those jobs that provide family sustaining wages,” said Maxwell. “We’ve put initiatives in place to eliminate barriers to success, and this is one more barrier students have to overcome. If students can get to that interview, we want to be sure they are as prepared as they can possibly be.” The goal is to open the Campus Closet on a regular basis in the spring. Currently, it is usually open two hours a day, four days a week and is staffed by the same students, staff and fac-ulty members who volunteer at the food pantry. Maxwell is also hoping to expand the offerings to include scrubs and other uniform needs. Donations of new or like-new clothing are still need-ed, particularly in very small or very large sizes for both men and women. Monetary donations from anyone who would like to support the effort are also appreciated. For more information or to donate, contact Dr. Kelli Maxwell at kmaxwell2@ccac.edu.MILLERSVILLEMillersville University’s Intercultural Center hosted activist and motivational speaker Ken E. Nwadike Jr. Armed with a message of inclusion, Nwadike challenged students to peel back the superficial layers that separate them and find commonalities within each other. “I want students to be inspired to make a difference. [It’s important to try to] create a shift on campus toward students being more in-clusive by stepping out of their comfort zones,” said Nwadike. Although Nwadike has influenced thousands, his meager beginnings make him an inspiration to many. Having been homeless for part of his life, Nwadike began his activist career by orga-nizing a running event titled the Hollywood Half Marathon in order to raise money for homeless teens. After the Boston marathon bombing how-ever, he decided to expand his work by launch-ing the “Free Hugs Project” in order to spread love. Since then, he’s become infamous for his de-escalation of violence efforts at protests, riots, political rallies and more. “[Nwadike’s visit] provided a different perspec-tive to the conversation regarding how even in times of tension there can be a positive outcome to these situations. We got to look at his upbringing and what made him want to get into activism along with his new movement of spreading love and hope in times where there might be tension and injus-tices,” said Jas Whitlow, director of the Intercul-tural Center. Moving forward, Millersville University hopes to continue the momentum Nwadike’s message inspired within students on campus.MERCYHURST As Puerto Rico struggles to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria more than a year later, a team of Mercyhurst University forensic anthropologists is destined for San Juan, where they will put their skills to work in the morgue. Budget cuts have left an overcrowd-ed morgue and depleted professional staff to identify victims of the most destructive hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in modern times, necessitating outreach to the world’s forensic anthropology community, who are being asked to donate their time and assist with travel costs. Mercyhurst’s Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat was among the sought-after experts called upon to help by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors and National Asso-ciation of Attorneys General. He has agreed to donate his time and make the trip along with two graduates of his master’s degree program now teaching at Mercyhurst: Rhian Dunn and Andrea Ost. Five other board-certified forensic anthropologists from around the U.S. will be part of the project. Dirkmaat said one of the greatest concerns in San Juan at present is the limited storage space at the medical examiner’s office, where 36 sets of skeletal remains still remain to be analyzed and autopsied, and the very limited number of forensic anthropologists on the island. Recently Puerto Rican legislator Juan Oscar Morales Rodriguez tweeted: “The situation in light of the high volume of pending cases, lack of space and specialized personnel requires immediate attention.” PREVIEW DAYLA ROCHE COLLEGE | SATURDAY, FEB. 23• Meet current students• Explore our majors and campus life• Learn how to apply and pay for college• Tour campus and enjoy brunch on usFRESHMAN ADMISSIONS800-838-4572 | 412-536-1272admissions@laroche.eduTRANSFER ADMISSIONS412-536-1260transferadmissions@laroche.eduREGISTER AT laroche.edu/previewdaysKen Nwadike Jr.TALK ACROSS PA6 | TALK MAGAZINE • WINTER 2019PHILADELPHIA State Sen. Art Haywood and State Rep. Chris Rabb recently co-hosted an event to allow con-stituents to learn about Narcan nasal spray and how to save someone from an opioid overdose. “Substance abuse affects all walks of life and is an issue we are all too familiar with,” Haywood said. “Through the Narcan training, we equipped everyday people with necessary skills to potentially save someone’s life. If one more life is saved from an opioid overdose, then we are moving in the right direction.” Residents were able to attend this free event held in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbil-ity Services, where they were given information on how to recognize the signs of an overdose, learned about the Good Samaritan Law in PA, and how to properly administer Naloxone (Narcan). “This training opened my eyes to Philadelphia’s opioid crisis in a very visceral way,” said Rabb. “Narcan training is as important as learning CPR, and my office will now know how to treat someone overdosing on opi-oids and will continue to work closely with Senator Haywood’s office and other partners to make sure we help many others provide this life-saving service as well.” When the training ended, attendees were able to get questions answered and received certificates for their participation as well as a Narcan toolkit to revive someone from overdose. Senator Haywood plans to have two more Narcan Overdose Training Seminar sessions across the district in partnership with local elect-ed officials and community organizations, one in the spring and another in the fall.CHESTER By Loretta Rodgers Believed to be the oldest resident in the City of Chester, Annabell Wright, was the guest of honor at her 105th birthday party, which took place at her beloved church, St. Peter’s Union African Methodist Episcopal Church at 3rd and Jeffrey Streets. Surrounded by family, city officials, and a host of friends, “Miss Annabell,” as she is lovingly called, smiled proudly as she thanked her guests for their well wishes. Wright was born in Fauquier County, Virgin-ia on January 6, 1914. The youngest daughter in a family of five girls and four boys, she is the daughter of Elijah and Roberta Wright. She moved to Chester in the 1920’s and took a job in childcare. She joined the church where she has taken various leadership roles throughout the years, in-cluding on the Pastor’s Aid Committee, Steward Board, and as an officer with the Ushers Union of Chester and Vicinity. “Miss Annabell attends services every week,” said St. Peter’s Pastor Tyrone Gilliam, Sr., “and she goes with me to visit with the sick in our communi-ty. She is considered the mother of our church and we are here today to honor her.” Wright never married, however, she has “many children,” in her nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She is a friend to everyone she meets. Wright enjoys cooking, watching television, and doing word search and jigsaw puzzles. When asked about living in Chester for so long, she re-sponded, “Chester is a nice place to live. You can live any place if you are happy.”DELAWARE COUNTY William A. Jacobs, Esquire is a candidate for Judge of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas who is recognized for his integrity, professional competence and community involvement. Attorney Jacobs has been Annabell Wright, 105 Years OldState Sen. Art Haywood (left) and State Rep. Chris Rabb recently co-hosted an event to allow constituents to learn about Narcan nasal spray and how to save someone from an opioid overdose. Young Annabell WrightMyneca Y. Ojo, Director • 717.831.7333 • mojo@paturnpike.com&ffice ofFOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES:www.paturnpike.com/employmentFOR BUSINESS & CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES:www.paturnpike.com/purchasing/diversityCelebrating Black History MonthDriving Diversity & Inclusionthrough Commitment & OpportunityTALK ACROSS PAWWW.TALKMAGAZINEONLINE.COM | 7practicing law for over 30 years. He is dedicated to the administration of justice in an equitable, expedient, and impartial manner in accordance with the rule of law. Having served our country in the Delaware Army National Guard for six years, Attorney Jacobs continued his career ap-plying the disciplines imparted as a serviceman. Attorney Jacobs earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science at Fayetteville State University in 1976. He continued to pursue his education at Howard University in Washington, D.C. where he obtained his Master’s in Political Science in 1980. Bringing his dream to fruition, Attorney Jacobs acquired his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, DE in 1984. Attorney Jacobs’ knowl-edge of civil, criminal and family law qualified him to serve with success as Assistant Public Defender in the Delaware County Court System for eight years. He was appointed to the position of Managing Director for United States Congressman Thomas M. Foglietta due to his passion and commitment for the law. Attorney Jacobs con-tinues to practice law at the Law Offices of Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates. William A. Jacobs is dedicated to serving the public with respect and dil-igence as an elected official. He is currently serving his second term as Democratic Councilman in the City of Chester, as Director of Public Safety, which includes the Department of License and Inspection, Chester City Fire Depart-ment and Bureau of Health Department. Under William A. Ja-cobs’ Leadership, Chester City Fire Department included three women amongst its ranks for the first time in its history. He is responsible for an 11-million-dollar departmental budget. Also, he provides legal services as Solicitor for Chester Township, PA and as an Attorney for the Chester Upland School District Hearing Board. William A. Jacobs, Esquire exemplifies a pas-sion for justice, cultural awareness and commu-nity dedication, which makes him an excellent candidate for Common Pleas Court Judge of Delaware County. William A. Jacobs, Esquire is a member of the Delaware County Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the NAACP. Along with his professional career, he is the proud father of five children, Al, Jared, Elijah, Naphtali and Solo-mon. His eldest son has followed in his footsteps, earning a law degree.HARRISBURGBy Christine Vendel The Harrisburg School District announced a partnership with the city police department that will regularly bring officers into school buildings for mentoring and to boost safety. The announcement at the school district administration office at 1601 State Street signals a vastly improved relationship between the two entities that have seen their relationship fluctuate over the past decade. The district had a school resource officer program that ended abruptly in 2009 due to a financial crisis facing both the city and school district. The mayor tried to resurrect the program in 2014 but was shot down after he floated a plan to hire six officers, and equipment and vehicles for them that would have cost $1.4 million over three years. Mayor Eric Papenfuse pro-posed paying for it through federal community block grants. Instead, the district expanded their own internal security-guard system. Tensions were high at that time between the city and the district, and trust was low, where some parents feared of-ficers in schools would simply exacerbate the school-to-pris-on pipeline, and officers did not feel welcomed into school buildings. Parents and students also expressed concerns about officers bringing their guns into schools. But times have changed, said Superintendent Sybil Knight-Burney. While the school district and city still don’t have the money to support a full-blown school resource officer program, she said this “firm partnership” with police would increase communication and allow the district to be more proactive.Superintendent Sybil Knight-BurneyWilliam A. Jacobs, EsquireNext >