Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 2416 BOCNEWS.com SEPTEMBER 2016 Welcome Back to Manual High Principal Nick Dawkins, his leadership team, educators, staff and commu- nity came together to welcome students back to Manual High School. The courtyard was filled with cheers and celebration as students walked across a red carpet into the building for their first day of school. “The energy at Manual is high and everyone is working together to cre- ate an environment of success.” said brother jeff director of brother jeff’s Cultural Center. “The community is a vital part of student achievement and I am pleased to continue partnering with Manual as they continue their tradi- tion of leadership and scholarship.” Manual senior representative Auontai Anderson is an example of the posi- tive direction within the school and helped coordinate the morning activities. Anderson is a DPS representative on the Board of Education, participates with Youth for National Change, High School Democrats of America and has worked with Project VOYCE and more. There are high expectations for the coming year and Manual will be sur- rounded by support in and out the building. Auontai Anderson and Principal Nick Dawkins pictured A Diamond in The Rough Seventy-five years, three scores and fifteen years; this is a long time for anything or anyone. Imagine if you will the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance (GMDMA) has been around advocating and champing the cause for the Black community for seventy-five years. The GMDMA is able to promote many of the churches they have built and the politicians they have helped to elect. How in the 1950s and 1960s they were able to bring about Civil Rights legislation and even getting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday pasted into law in Colorado. The GMDMA celebrated their Diamond anniversary, 75 years of continu- ous services to Denver and the Colorado communities with three days of activities starting at the Governor’s Mansion the first day, hosting a black tie event in the rotunda of the State Capitol on the 2nd day and concluding with a Civil Rights legend Dr. Charles Steel delivering a sermon for the ages. State Representative Rhonda Fields served as the host and sponsor for these three days rejoicing and reflection. With honor and respect Pastor Del Phillips the President of the GMDMA named Dr. James T. Peters, Dr. Acen Phillips and Dr. Phillip Porter as the City Fathers guiding the ministers of the GMDMA. Pauline Jeffery Retires Pauline Jeffery was one of the first Black beauti- cians to own and operate a salon south of Colfax. Born in Quanah,TX., one of 14 children, she migrat- ed to Odessa, TX where she attended Wilson Beauty College, a black beauty college. Once she moved to Denver she attended Mile High Beauty Academy, where she learned to do Caucasian hair. This story is about a black woman who wants the people of Colorado, especially beauticians of color, to know it wasn’t always so easy to open a hair salon anywhere you wanted to in Denver. It’s about a Black woman that is very modest, but when asked if she knows anything about racism, she speaks. But first, she want to thank each and everyone of you that patronized her business. Thank you! She would also like to thank each hairstylist that worked in her salon. Her prayer is that in some one, she was a good influence. This is her story: “When I came to Denver in 1962, I was a licensed beautician. In 1965 I was licensed in Colorado and applied for a job in an all-white salon. I was told day after day ‘in a few days you can do hair’. While I waited patiently, I was relegated to being the sham- poo girl. Finally, in 1973 I was hired in an all-white salon as a hair stylist. The reason I fought so hard for integrated shops is because this was the early 60s, and America was trying to make great adjust- ments in terms of race relations. The main reason I fought as hard as I did was mostly to let young hair stylist know that it has not always been easy. Don’t get me wrong, I was licensed when I came here from Texas. I attended an all-black school where our focus was on doing Black folks’ hair. Upon arriv- ing in Colorado, I returned to school to learn how to do Caucasians’ hair. In 1968, I was one of only two or three blacks here in Colorado working in white salons. In 1975, after receiving management train- ing in New York City, I opened my own salon south of Colfax. I was the first black to cross Colfax. Since the eighties, there has been at least one black salon in every block on Colfax. The majority of the black shops in business in Denver are owned by stylist who started out at my salon. People have said that I run a business like a business should be ran. My salon is all about making it comfortable for my clients.” The struggle remains. Pauline is a professional in every way. During her more than thirty years in business, she con- stantly worked to improve her skill by studying and attending seminars in Colorado, Chicago, and Atlanta. Pauline believes that she has been a great influence on many of the hair stylists that are in business today. Many of these hair styl- ists opened their businesses, by building on the experience and knowledge that Pauline so generously shared. She started her salon, Professional Hair Designers, in a building that was 900 sq. feet. She later relocated to 1504 Locust Street. Pauline sold her salon in 1996 to retire, but upon demand, she came back. She now limits her work to two days a week. As a testament to her skill and compassion, some of her clients have been with her for over 30 years. SUCCESS ISN’T ABOUT HOW MUCH MONEY YOU MAKE, IT’S ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES ~MICHELLE OBAMA~ Pauline’s commitment to helping others is not lim- ited to the services that she provides as a hair stylist. An active member of Zion Baptist Church, she serves on several ministries and donates lots of her time to volunteering in the community. An example of her charitable heart was the assistance that she offered to those who relocated to Denver from the Gulf area, as a result of the devastation caused by Katrina. Pauline not only donated clothing to the Women and Children’s shel- ters, but she actually opened her door to many ladies. She gave these ladies clothes and washed and styled their hair. She has tried to be a role model in her effort to help the com- munity. Pauline visits hospitals to check on people who she believes need someone by their bedside. She loves her family and puts God first. Pauline is a Christian and believes that when you put God first, every- thing else will fall into place. Pauline loves to look good and to make others look good. This “fashionista” once mod- eled for Gantos and Nuesteters. Her generosity and good work has not gone unno- ticed! Among the many well deserved awards that she received was the LIVING LEGEND AWARD. She was also recognized in 1972 as THE BEST HAIR STYLIST at Aum Beauty Academy. After giving her all to her profession, on which she has undoubtedly left her mark, and developing and maintaining many beautiful relationships with her clients and and colleagues, Pauline has decided to retire! This is not the end! She will continue to be an active participant in life by continuing to help others by “Serving in The Spirit!” Fifty-Nine Years!! Thank You God! To God Be The Glory! Pauline Jeffery photo / Brother Jeff PROFILE