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Conflict of Interest
What is your relationship to Ronald Myers? -Jason A. Quest (talk) 15:55, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

I am: D. EVANS NEVADA STATE DIRECTOR Nevada Juneteenth Committee / National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)

Reverend Myers is the National Chairman of the organization.

My relationship has been with the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation since 2003, beginning with Juneteenth celebrations in Chicago. In 2005, I relocated to Las Vegas and successfully promoted the recognition of Juneteenth in the state of Nevada.

Additional background follows:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (05/14/11) Governor Brian Sandoval signed the Juneteenth Independence Day bill into law on May 12th, making Nevada the 39th state to recognize America's second Independence Day day.

(Carson City, NV) - Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed legislation to make Nevada the 39th state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday observance. The historic signing ceremony at the Governor's office in the state capital, on May 12th, was attended by Assemblyman Harvey J. Munford, sponsor of AB174, Nevada State Director for the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF), Deborah A. Evans, and  National Juneteenth Creative Arts and Education Director, Mac Loving, Jr.

"We especially thank State Representative Harvey J. Munford for keeping his promise to pass legislation to make Juneteenth a state holiday observance in Nevada," states Deborah Evans, also Nevada Director of the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign. "We are not advocating for Juneteenth Independence Day to be a paid holiday, but a special day of observance, like Flag Day or Patriot Day."

Juneteenth recognizes the day, June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to read General Order #3, announcing "all slaves are free" through the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. It took over two and a half years for the news to reach Southwest  Texas, the last geographic area in America where slavery was practiced, creating the oldest African American freedom celebration and America's second Independence Day.

“We are overjoyed and honored that State Assemblyman Munford worked so closely with us to accomplish our legislative mission," states Evans. "As an educator, athlete, and down to earth legislator, he knew the history, had the perseverance to keep his eye on the prize, and he listened to the wishes of the community." "Speaking with Governor Sandoval today, we were pleased to find a kindred spirit," states Evans. "He has incorporated the memorabilia of his predecessors and gifts from family and friends to create his own vision and legacy. We know he understands the balance between the acknowledgement of history, the practice of family values, and the significance of using the past to enrich the future."

"Governor Sandoval’s signature on the Juneteenth Independence Day bill acknowledges the heritage we share on both sides of the legacy of enslavement in America." continues Evans. "Nevada has played a significant role in moving America toward reconciliation and healing, recognizing the contributions of African Americans since 1865," continues Evans. "We also wish to thank Assemblymen Neal and Hogan, for their support, along with staff member, Cheryl Yates, in making this signing day a memorable one.”

“A great day for Nevada has arrived with the recognition of Juneteenth Independence Day." states Mac Loving, Jr. "We look forward to working with Assemblyman Munford and Governor Sandoval to nourish the young minds in Nevada and to bring better understanding of our interwoven histories and talents." "African Americans built the White House and the U.S. Capitol," states Loving. "Our children need to know their history, embracing, rather than dismissing, those who are not like them, building a mutually beneficial future for all Americans.".

The NJOF hopes to establish a Nevada State Juneteenth Commission," states Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., Founder & Chairman of the NJOF and the National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC), sponsors of the National Day of Reconciliation and Healing From the Legacy of Enslavement. "The commission will help develop curriculum to teach the history of slavery and freedom through Juneteenth in schools, preserve that history through developing key historical landmarks and projects which will develop tourism in Nevada through the celebration of Juneteenth."

The Nevada bill AB174 reads: 1. The Governor shall annually proclaim June 19 to be “Juneteenth Day” in the State of Nevada to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the United States. 2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada’s residents the historical significance of the day when the last slaves in the United States were emancipated and the significant contributions of African-Americans to the State.’


 * I wasn't asking for a resumé, I just wanted to confirm what I suspected: that you have a conflict of interest in editing the article you created for Ronald Myers, because you are closely associated with him. Please refrain from creating/editing articles about people you know personally; it harms Wikipedia's neutrality. -Jason A. Quest (talk) 13:01, 13 July 2013 (UTC)

No edits or comments, have been submitted by me on the Ronald Myers or Juneteenth pages in several months. I have not been to the pages in recent period so I am unable to understand why you are contacting me at this time.

I disagree that there is a conflict of interest. My 'relationship' is not with Reverend Myers but with the Juneteenth cause. While affiliated with the National Juneteenth Observation Foundation and holiday campaign as a state director, this is a grassroots volunteer effort. The information that I submitted was researched on the Internet and taken from various available sites. Yes, some of the sites were NJOF but most of the information that I submitted were from non related sites; magazines, newspapers, interviews, etc. that were available a year ago. Where their information came from you would have to question them to ascertain possible conflict. It was submitted because I needed information that was not available at organizational level nor on Wikipedia. When research was completed I submitted.

"Writing_about_yourself_and_people_you_know|conflict of interest" Please define the borders you use to construct "knowing" a person. I have met Rev. Myers and several within the group. I have met political and entertainment personalities. I do not "know" them. If there was an interest or need for information, I would do what I did for Rev. Myers which is research all sources that I could find. I have done genealogy research and written on several individuals that I am related to by blood but I did not "know" them. Would this be considered conflict of interest?

I apologize if I have submitted too much, I believe in thoroughness and documentation.

The following are links to information that I found yesterday. If they can be of service to confirm non conflict or additional information, please add.

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-06-18/news/0406180094_1_juneteenth-celebration-dr-ronald-myers

Juneteenth Celebration Spreads Across The U.s.

Once Obscure Event Marks End Of Slavery

June 18, 2004|By Julia Moskin The New York Times

http://www.peopleview.com/history-of-juneteenth-day/

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2002-06-19/news/0206190226_1_juneteenth-holiday-independence-day

Juneteenth crossing nation SUN JOURNAL

Holiday: The African-American independence day, which began in Texas, is now an official holiday in seven more states and widely celebrated.

June 19, 2002|By Bob Dart | Bob Dart,COX NEWS SERVICE

http://www.visitomaha.com/includes/events/Juneteenth-Jazz-2013/17532/

http://articles.dailypress.com/2013-06-18/news/dp-edt-juneteenthed-0619-20130618_1_celebrate-juneteenth-purpose-aforesaid-paid-federal-holiday

```` Can you access and use the following as documentation? If the same information is here, is it conflict of interest?

Bibliographic information

QR code for Ronald Myers Title	Ronald Myers Editor	Jamey Franciscus Modestus Publisher	Strupress, 2011 ISBN	6139342902, 9786139342907 Length	72 pages Subjects	Social Science › General

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. (born February 29, 1956) is an American physician, medical missionary, Baptist minister, jazz musician, composer and civil rights activist. Myers is the leader of the "Modern Juneteenth Movement" in America Juneteenth, founder and chairman of the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign, National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC), National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) and the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP). Myers is also the founder and chairman of the American Pain Institute (API), the Myers Foundation For Indigent Health Care & Community Development and the Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians (FCCJM).

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ronald-myers-jamey-franciscus-modestus/1108124049?ean=9786139342907 ````
 * I contacted you because I was curious to what extent Mr. Myers was involved in writing the article about himself. In the past few weeks Mr. Myers has been active and very aggressive in his efforts to add/retain information about himself to Wikipedia.  The cooperation between you and him during the several days in which it was written, and your comments at the time, suggested that you were a personal friend, family member, or colleague, possibly with the same intentions. Now that you've answered, and your explanation of your limited relationship to him sounds reasonable, I'm not accusing you of doing anything wrong ... I'm just asking that you be careful about future editing on subjects where you may not be objective.
 * By the way: "Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online." If you think about this for just a moment, I think you'll see why it's obvious that this book cannot be used as a source for Wikipedia. :) -Jason A. Quest (talk) 20:35, 13 July 2013 (UTC)

Thank you for responding. My research was in the fall of 2010. The book indicates January 2011 which leads me to believe that Jamey Franciscus Modestus is either affiliated with Wikipedia or my searches on Google generated a report of all the sites that I visited. If the content is a result of my searches it would be a verification of submitted content.

It appears that several of submitted links and references have been removed, reason unknown. Additional links and references which you might be able to use for verification follow. I will not make any changes to the page.

Ebony - May 1991 - Page 46 books.google.com/books?id=UdQDAAAAMBAJ Vol. 46, No. 7 - Magazine - Full view Dr. Ronald. V. Myers. A. Dream. Maker. Ths JDD BLACK AMERICANS Three mayors., five U.S. representatives and ...All that stood between life and death was the town's lone doctor, Dr. Ronald V. Myers. "I was able to stabilize him until the.

1.	Shape Up - Page 77 books.google.com/books?isbn=1452006989 Michael Thomas Scott - 2010 - Preview - More editions 181 B.J. Gale and J.R. Erickson, “How race affects health services use by older women.” Health Carefor Women, International (1997): 18, 221-232. 182 www.vocm.org/health.html 183 An interview with Dr. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D.. 77 Shape ...

1.	Reimagining Evangelism: Inviting Friends on a Spiritual Journey ... - Page 168 books.google.com/books?isbn=145875619X Rick Richardson - 2010 - I told Fred about my relationship with Ronald V. Myers Sr., an African American who in the early 1980s was a medical student at the University of Wisconsin. Ron's first prayer for me was “Lord, I pray for my brother. He wants to help. He has a ... 2.	Remixing the Civil War: Meditations on the Sesquicentennial - Page 84 books.google.com/books?isbn=1421402513 Thomas J. Brown - 2011 Ronald V. Myers Sr., MD, who is listed as founder and chairman of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, as well as a Baptist minister, jazz musician, and medical doctor. The web site juneteenth.us claims the status of “the official ... 3.	The Heart of Racial Justice: How Soul Change Leads to Social Change - Page iv books.google.com/books?isbn=145874910X Brenda To Ronald V. Myers Sr., Nina Lau Branson, Pedro Aviles, Peter Cha and Brenda Salter McNeil, dear friends and mentors on the racial justice journey Rick FOREWORD From a historical perspective, Sam Hines, Tom Skinner and iv. 4.	Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom - Page 32 books.google.com/books?isbn=0940880687 1 9thoffune.com www.njof.org Contact: Reverend Ronald V.Myers, Sr., M.D. Chairman JUNETEENTH USA P. O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768-2910 713-741-8800 Contact: Al Edwards This organization seeks to educate people nationally and ...

http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicleold/333/painmarch.shtml

http://www.aapsonline.org/painman/painmarch.htm

http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/124045864.html

http://www.blackpast.org/?q=perspectives/juneteenth-birth-african-american-holiday

http://africanamericanhistoryonline.com/juneteenth.php

http://www.navytimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011110260303

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PPP-2004-book1/pdf/PPP-2004-book1-doc-pg1098-2.pdf

http://urbanmediafoundation.org/juneteenth-the-celebration-and-struggle-p133-26.htm

http://www.mississippimiracles.com/pressreleaseIV.html

http://southerncomfort-bnb.com/2012/06/20/celebrating-juneteenth-at-congo-square-new-orleans/

http://www.juneteenthcv.com/#!history/c53m

http://www.jazz.com/encyclopedia ````