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Tanking in Sports -- and in Life; WHY?
By JV Howard
Tanking - In a broad sense - is a term used to describe when sports teams lose games on purpose to secure some sort of future competitive advantage. The idea is totally anathema to the competitiveness associated with being the last man or last team standing - all things being equal.
Two teams take to the arena equal in the number, guided by rules of the sports, buoyed by the fans that buy tickets, tailgate, throw beer, hurl expletives, and wave towls, all in the quest to win but no less to feel the competitive edge from the team of their choice.
From the sound of gun, the tip off, toss up, kickoff, coin flip, first pitch, or bell the chase for victory is part the thrill of competition. Before each season there is a plethora of pre-coaching, preseason competition, OTA’s, winter training and film work necessary for success, yet, it is a hard sell to accept how athletes - elite - compartmentalize when to compete and when not.
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ANNOUNCING THE PUBLICATION OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BOOK "READ BETWEEN the LINES"
The insightful and provocative new book "READ BETWEEN the LINES," by prolific author Dr. Charles L. Singleton, the Atlanta VA Health
Care System (VAHCS) Research Volunteer of The Year Award Recipient for
2019-2020 is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine bookstores. These are Singleton's
Provocative Essays for Saving Our Children and Their Precious Lives.
This amazing book is a "Must Read" for parents,
educators, and all others, who are interested in saving humanity. Every 9 seconds of the school day a high
school student drops out of school. --- Moments in America, Children's
Defense Fund
How TODAY'S SOCIETY
affects the education of America's young
people will determine the course of human history for generations to
come. One of the most important goals of education
is to instruct and to educate young people in becoming responsible
citizens.
Kene Holliday was born in Harlem, NYC, raised in Amityville, has been writing, teaching, acting and performing on stages large and small for over 50 years and now leads the Moto Theatre Works
New York, New York – Famed Hollywood Actor Kene Holliday is inviting an audience in NYC to witness a rarity in Theatre with the birth of a new show depicting the Life of Miles Davis. Kene Holliday is known to most people for his role as Private Investigator Tyler Hudson on the Matlock Television series co-starring with Andy Griffith. Kene holliday is inviting attendees to witness the birth of a new show. The show will be presented on October 29th 2019 at the Castillo Theatre located at 543 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10035. The show will begin at 7:00 pm. Free Admission Reservations Required! Kene Holliday will be presenting an enactment of the life of a man we have all known and admired for his musical genius “Mr. Miles Davis! Many have known of Miles, but few have seen behind the veil Miles erected between himself and the world at large.” Kene Holliday “So please join me as I will present Miles in his own words. Many of your questions about Miles and his music will be answered. Join me as I delve into the life of Miles Davis” and the creative process of “The Black Master of Music: Thank You! Kene!“
Article On Kene Holliday Bringing The Story Of Miles Davis to The Castillo Theatre Continues After Miles Davis Video Below...
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NEW PLAY REVEALS LITTLE KNOWN STORY OF THE BLACK CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT DURING WORLD WAR II
Los Angeles, CA -- The multi-award-winning team that brought you When Jazz Had the Blues returns with Playwright Carole Eglash-Kosoff's new original play. The Double V, directed by Michael Arabian, will be at the Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles.
Produced by Leigh Fortier, The Double V is about activism, a dramatization of true events. How a simple letter to a newspaper initiated a series of changes that gave Black Americans their first taste of equality in a society that had always denigrated them. The Double V campaign, early in the years of World War II, campaigned for both Victory in the war and Victory in the battles for racial equality in the United States.
THE TEAM: Written by Carole Eglash-Kosoff Directed by Michael Arabian Senic Design by John Iacovelli Produced by Leigh Fortier Lighting Design by Jared A. Sayeg Costume Design by Dana Rebecca Woods Music Preparation / Sound Design by Christopher Moscatiello Projection Design by Fritz Davis Publicity by Kuker & Lee PR
ENSEMBLE CAST INCLUDES: Nic Few* - Ira Lewis Brie Eley - Marjorie "Madge" Evans Preston Butler III - James "Jimmy" Thompson Terra Strong Lyons - Annie Culver Cary Thompson - Frank Bolden, Clem Thompson Joe Coffey* - Charlie Simpson, J. Edgar Hoover Jamal Henderson - Joe Bibb Chris Thompson John Apicella - William "Biff" Trent
* Proud Member of Actor's Equity
The Double V opens at Matrix Theatre (7657 Melrose Avenue, 90046) on Friday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 24. Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. Running time: 100 minutes. The press is invited to review any performance. Ticket prices are $40 (VIP Reserved $50, Students $20 (groups of 8 or more email doublevgroup@onstage411.com).
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While The Commercialized Music Industry Focuses On Gangster And Egoistic Versions Of Hip Hop Ironically Christian Rappers Lift Up A Social Message
By Kamau Austin, Publisher and Editor-and-Chief, The Black News Scoop and Scoop AMS Publications.
Back in the day, when pop music was the major commercial musical force - I welcomed the messages of hip hop music. Pop icons Michael Jackson and Prince dominated the air waves.
However, to me the major media seemed to influence the message of the music largely toward eccentric opulence from these music icons. However, I wondered where was the music of the masses of our people reflecting our harsh realities?
Hip Hop was in my discernment a reaction over against the political detachment of iconic driven pop music. In short hip hop, spring-boarded in NYC, was a voice for young people in the inner cities.
Over the years into the 80's Hip Hop became a source of social commentary and critique. Groups like Public Enemy, X-Clan, KRS-One, A Tribe Called Quest, and many others in a myriad of ways challenged the major media narrative towards positive messages of Black liberation and empowerment. Since the rise of NWA and gangster or egoistic rap, progressive voices in hip hop, now largely a commercialized mainstream music, have been too often marginalized - enter Christian hip hop.
Ironically, Christian hip hop a sub-culture of rap, is picking up the mantle of progressive socially conscious rap. Artists like LaCrae and Derek Minor are prolifically and profoundly making socially relevant music and lyrics with rhythmic poetic flourish.
They are - I dare say, the new social prophets with a powerful musical soul beat. They call into question, unlikely mainstream Christian concerns like - police brutality, gentrification, and the prison industrial complex. For instance listen to Derek Minor's rap "Free," below...
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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ASPIRING HEALTHCARE ENTREPRENEURS
Dr. Sue "Neesy" Croft, founder of a holistic health care clinic in Central Texas, will be launching the first-ever International Healthcare Entrepreneurs Day to be celebrated during the second Saturday of October.
Killeen, TX -- It's not often that the healthcare industry acknowledges entrepreneurism. The business of healthcare usually only mentions the doctors, insurance companies and hospitals, which is why International Association Healthcare EntrepreneursFounder/CEO Sue "Neesy" Croft ND RN.FNP-Retired, MBA/MHA has decided to launch an organization that promotes healthcare entrepreneurism.
69-year old Dr. Croft says that healthcare entrepreneurs have been around for many years yet was only seen as a MD only business venture, which included hospitals,and clinics. "I grew up in neighborhood with a whole bunch of natural health healers that grew medicine in their backyards.
This holistic healthcare environment became a part of my daily life both in the US and aboard selling herbs and healing foods," she comments. In 1996, Dr. Croft opened the first holistic health care clinic in Central Texas and currently promotes holistic health at her NaturallyMe Alternative Therapies Center which serves clients online and in her home-based office.
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SCIENTIST/ ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPS NEW SENSUAL HEALTH SUPPLEMENT FOR WOMEN
Triple Apex CEO, L. Renee Williams
Oakland, CA -- The internet has benefited almost every other part of our lives. Reliable information about almost anything can be found, but it's hard to find accurate information about the details of how women are dealing with their changing bodies at all phases of their lives.
Anything else we do in life, there are established truths that are agreed - and our personal knowledge builds on what every previous generation of women has discovered. Is talking about these details that important? It turns out yes, it is. Women who are able to talk specifically about their changing body in terms of pain, embarrassment, or just seeking sensual wellness for them are 7x more likely to be happier in their relationships! A wonderful shift is happening. We finally have the openness and developed research product to get clarity at the many nuances of women's sensual wellness. It's about time! The closed and secret conversations isn't helping anybody. Over the years, L. Renee Williams, a Black Clinical Scientist and CEO, has faced the struggles that many women face when it comes to balancing life: trying to be a successful career woman, good friend, mom and romantic partner, all which can put a great burden on any woman and lead to overall issues including herself when it comes to sensuality. This is why she embarked on a journey to provide safe and natural solutions to these kinds of issues, building around helping women address pain both physically and mentally by working with their changing bodies in order to promote their well-being and enhance their sensual wellness.
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BLACK ORGANIZATION, UNESCO CREATIVE CITY OF MUSIC-KC, TO HOLD BAHAMAS HURRICANE RELIEF FUNDRAISER
Nationwide -- The UNESCO Creative City of Music in Kansas City will be holding a fundraising benefit on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 from 2pm to 6pm at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage and State Museum, 3700 Blue Parkway, entitled, "Voices United: Healing the Bahamas". The benefit concert is in support of The Bahamas' Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund and will be earmarked to aid the artistic communities from the two affected islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama which were devastated by the recent monster storm.
"We are asking choirs and musicians across the nation to join us in singing songs of inspiration and donate to those islands devastated by the strongest hurricane on record to affect the northwestern Bahamas," said Anita J. Dixon, Coordinator of Creative City KC. "The concert will be held outside the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum so that those traveling along the busy intersection will hear the voices calling out for healing and encourage them to circle the driveway and give to the cause."
Creative City-KC is a 501 (c)3 organization and will send 100% of all monies collected to the Lend A Hand Bahamas organization which is an approved donor for the relief efforts. Persons can log on to https://tinyurl.com/lendahand242 to get instructions on how to send donations.
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Corporate Guru and Popular Author Sheila Washington Brings Top Wellness Platform to Companies Nationwide
(Nationwide) - Sheila Washington is one of the most respected corporate wellness specialists in the country with years of wisdom in the fitness and wellness industry. Sheila enthusiastically shares, "Taking care of your mind and body needs to be a part of your daily routine."
As a leading specialist at Corporate Wellness International with its motto, Evaluate, Educate and Motivate, Sheila and her exceptional team believe that health and well-being is a virtue. "Finding balance in one’s own life starts with trial, potential error or success, devoted practice and unwavering commitment," says Sheila. She adds, "A dynamic life is our goal for you. You can choose the way you want to live, and you can choose to make your life better."
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ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE’S 35TH ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE TO CELEBRATE TOP WOMEN LEADERS OCT. 1
ATLANTA, Sept.19, 2019 – The Atlanta Business League (ABL) will host its 35th Annual Super Tuesday Conference for women in business on Oct.1. With more than 500 attendees expected, the Super Tuesday conference honors and celebrates Atlanta's top women business and community leaders and offers professional and personal development programming for entrepreneurs as well as individuals working in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
“The Atlanta Business League provides African-American businesses and leaders invaluable growth opportunities to excel in their respective industries,” said Leona Barr-Davenport, President & CEO of the Atlanta Business League. “Our Super Tuesday Conference supports our mission with the purpose of providing a platform for honorees to be recognized for their contributions and creates an atmosphere for presenters and panelists to pour into conference attendees by sharing innovative strategies, relevant experiences and cutting-edge techniques to promote success.”
Hosted at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the day-long conference themed “One Great Day: Becoming…” will help attendees successfully navigate an ever-changing business climate. Interactive workshops will feature Atlanta’s most-recognized and proven leaders offering expert advice on pertinent topics including: leveraging digital platforms and lead generation strategies, protecting and growing wealth, finding balance and leveraging strategic partnerships, among others.
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BLACK WOMAN-OWNED TECH FIRM LAUNCHES FOOTBALL TRAINING APP
Nationwide -- The Quarterback Equalizer, a unique gaming app created by a Black woman techpreneur named Kathy Tomlinson, is designed to teach football players (specifically quarterbacks) their position in a fun and cognitive way. The app, developed by her Dallas-based company, Equalizer Games LLC, allows players to transfer what they learn to the field.
"The Quarterback Equalizer is a game that addresses the need of fulfilling the off-field learning curve," says Kathy.
"I've spent more than 25 years as a football coach. In that time, I’ve seen the struggles that quarterbacks go through when juggling game plans, defensive pressures, and the speed of the game, all while trying to prepare for an opponent. The Quarterback Equalizer was created to equip and enforce the rules all quarterbacks should have in their mental make-up each time they drop back to pass. It’s all about his eyes!," says her husband, Coach John Tomlinson, who is CEO of Equalizer Games LLC.
