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PROVIDING SHOWERS AND HOPE God’s Bathhouse, started by a local couple, is trying to make sure the homeless get their basic needs met.
less via a mobile unit run by husband-and-wife team Elizabeth and Elgia Glass. The Glasses are assisted by Richard Jenkins. God’s Bathhouse operates multiple days a week at locations in Daytona Beach, DeLand and New Smyrna Beach.
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It was 51 degrees, cloudy and windy on Tuesday afternoon. Still, a few people gathered outside of Hope Fellowship Church in Daytona Beach to take a shower. The hot showers were courtesy of God’s Bathhouse of Volusia County. God’s Bathhouse is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides showers for the home-
God’s Bathhouse’s critical mission is to provide a service for the homeless even when it’s chilly outside. “They slept on the ground last night, so we can come out and give them a shower and some clean clothes. We got hot-shower capability. I think it’s necessary to give them a shower any time they need it,” Elgia Glass, president of God’s Bathhouse, told the Daytona Times on Tuesday. “Some people go two or three weeks without a shower or even
more. They really want to take a shower.’’ God’s Bathhouse’s website explains the importance of the services offered: “A shower goes beyond having the chance to get clean. It provides a sense of dignity and the confidence in the face life’s daily challenges. Without the ability to get clean, how can anyone successfully pursue relationships, employment, or even permanent housing?’’
A good combination Every Tuesday, the mobile unit is parked outside of Hope Fellowship – located at 869 Derbyshire Road – from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The shower service runs simultaneously with the church’s “We Feed” program that provides hot meals for the homeless and See HOPE, Page 2
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The refitted truck includes two bathroom facilities. Each has a shower, toilet, sink and mirror.
‘Suffering through’ Cold weather taking its toll on homeless BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
On Wednesday, some of Volusia County’s homeless were desperately seeking shelter and social service organizations were trying to help them. A young Black homeless male who would only identify himself as Dave was huddled up with a group at a park. He was afraid to tell his full name in fear that law enforcement would seek him out. “We’re just suffering through. Most of us will sleep in parks under pavilions and gazebos. We really need help. We need more shelters. Over in front of HUM (Halifax Urban Ministries) on North Street, there was over 100 people waiting in line to sign up for shelters. They don’t have enough beds.”
‘No other options’ Chad Dodge stood outside HUM’s Daytona Beach location at 215 Bay St. on Wednesday around noon, shivering from the cold and rain. “I’m not going to the shelter
because it was too many people waiting in line to sign up. I have no other options for shelter. I’m soaked and wet, and it’s freezing cold. I don’t know what we are going to do to night. Tonight and the next couple of nights are going to be brutal,” Dodge told the Daytona Times.
‘Rough out here’ Covered with a blanket, Justin Russell sat outside of HUM’s location at 340 North St. in Daytona Beach around lunchtime. He said, “It’s so cold out here. We need shelter. We need a big one. That’s all I got to say.” Brad Clerkin also was outside of the North Street location covered by a blanket sitting next to his friend, Justin Russell. Clerkin was anxious but still upbeat and thankful for any help. He said, “We’re grinding. It’s extremely cold. It’s rough out here. These people at HUM are very gracious and helpful. They are doing the best they can. They are shorthanded. They are giving us blankets and food. We need help. We also need to help ourselves. We’re trying to stay warm and dry. God bless us all. We need more shelters. Some of us See COLD, Page 2
Joneses celebrate 40 years of marriage SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES
High school sweethearts Thomas Jones and K’Netha (Laws) Jones returned to Daytona from Houston, Texas with an entourage of friends and family to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary during the New Year holidays. The couple presided over four days of activities in the Daytona Beach area, including a dinner and karaoke night on Dec. 28, and a Black history tour from Daytona Beach to St. Augustine on Dec. 29. On Dec. 30, celebrants enjoyed
Thirteen years ago, the Daytona Times reported on the death of the nation’s first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, who lived in Volusia County at the time of her death, and recognized the 108th birthday of longtime resident Margaret Alma Keys Gibbs.
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a tour of Daytona International Speedway, a golf outing at Daytona Beach Golf Club, a downtown tour and outlet shopping, and a pre-anniversary party at the Chart House. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church was the site of 11 a.m. church services on Dec. 31, followed by a jazz and dance brunch. The group brought in the new year with a toast and party at the Hilton’s Oceanview Room, and concluded the celebration with a New Year’s Day brunch at the home of Walter and Jennifer Jones.
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The Jones family includes (l-r) son Thomas Nathan, K’Netha, Thomas, and daughter Jessica.
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Health fair set for Jan. 11 at Schnebly center
Children and Families board to meet Jan. 9
The City of Daytona Beach will present its third annual Quality of Life Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Peggy Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Residents of Volusia and Flagler counties are welcome to visit this health fair, which will be promoting healthy living. Exhibits and more than 40 vendor booths during the fair will focus on vision screening, flu shots, blood pressure checks, health care, insurance and healthy eating. For more information, call the recreation center at 386-671-3560.
The Children and Families Advisory Board will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in Conference Room A of the Volusia County Lifeguard Headquarters, 515 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Members will discuss, evaluate and make a recommendation for the staff development and case management request for service qualifications (RSQ). The Children and Families Advisory Board assesses and evaluates strategies to meet needs, monitors program compliance, advertises funding availability, recommends appropriations for programs serving children and families, and pro-
vides recommendations to the Volusia County Council on children and family issues. For more information, visit www.volusia.org/cfab or call Grant Coordinator Corry Brown at 386-736-5955, ext. 12970.
Free MLK breakfast planned in Ormond “Advancing The Dream: A Quest for Peace and Life’s Purpose’’ will be the theme of a free prayer breakfast in Ormond Beach. The Jan. 15 breakfast will be in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. The breakfast, which is open to the public, begins at 8 a.m. at the South Ormond
Neighborhood Center, 176 Division St., Ormond Beach. Tina Carylye is the committee chair. For more information, call 386-527-5918.
NARFE to meet on Jan. 15 The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Ormond Beach Chapter 2247, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Stonewood Grill, 100 S. Atlantic Ave. Mark Rutledge from the Crime Prevention Task Force will provide tips on keeping residents safe from criminal threats. For more information, call 386-586-0253 or visit the website: www.narfe.org/chapter2247.
DeLand museum hosts Kwanzaa event COLD from Page 1 The African American Museum in DeLand held its annual Kwanzaa event on Dec. 30, the day that focuses on purpose. The museum is located at 325 S. Clara Ave. The holiday, from Dec. 26-Jan. 1, is based on seven principles, also known as Nguzo Saba. The principles are are umoja (unity), kujichagulia (self-determination), ujima (collective work and responsibility), ujamaa (cooperative economics), nia (purpose), kuumba (creativity) and imani (faith). The event was sponsored by Volusia County and the Florida AfricanAmerican Heritage Preservation Network.
are willing to work to stay there.”
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Museum director Mary Allen hands out Kwanzaa gift bags to the youth.
At the close of business on Wednesday, HUM had set up three shelters with a total of 75 beds in Port Orange and Deltona. In Port Orange, there were 35 beds at First United Methodist Church at 305 Dunlawton Ave. and 10 for men only at Port Orange Christian Church, 904 Taylor Road. Deltona Lakes Baptists Church at 2886 Elkcam Blvd. in Deltona also took in 30 people. Other cold weather shelters listed in Volusia County include United Church of Christ at 203 Washington St. in New Smyrna Beach and St. Peters Catholic Church, 359 W. New York Ave., DeLand.
Help wanted HUM also is working
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Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 310 Douglas St., New Smyrna Beach.
those in need. “The church didn’t feed today so our numbers or down. We usually have 20 or more people come and shower, but today, we had around 10 so far,” Glass said Tuesday.
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Fellowship Church, 869 Derbyshire Road, Daytona Beach. Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, 548 Mary Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 201 S. Orange St., New Smyrna Beach.
‘Working out well’ “When we did our last fundraiser, I was looking for different churches that would come in and get the word out. Chantel Jordan-Clark, who is affiliated with the church, got word about us to the ministers and one of them contacted us and allowed us to come,” said Elizabeth Glass, who is vice president of God’s Bathhouse. “It’s working out well, especially with the feeding program. They can take a shower, then go at or go eat, then come and shower.’’
Glad for shower It worked out well on Tuesday for Dave Lambert, who is homeless. “These are really good people. You couldn’t ask for or find better people than this. They still came out despite it being cold,” Lambert told the Times. Lambert is a retired underground utilities worker who is trying to get his life back together after suffering some hard times. He was glad to shower for the first time in five days. “I had a good life. I had a good home in Winter Springs. My kids attended private school. My wife died a few years ago and I fell into depressed and got heavy on the bottle. I usually go try to find work every day,” he offered. “When you’re homeless, you can either try to find work, go to a coalition or shelter if you can get in. When you do, you don’t find work. It’s harder to get assistance if you’re homeless and single. Also, when working you don’t really make enough for hotels. Even the roach motels want $65 per day and you don’t want to be there.”
with Volusia County and the American Red Cross to get people shelters, provide them with food and clothing. Other organizations also were needed to help out. “It’s all in the works. We have citizens and people pulling together to help the homeless. We still need all the help that we can get,” said Sue Ellen Jackson, executive director of Halifax Urban Ministries. In the meantime, HUM was giving out blankets, food and other warm clothing at both its Bay Street and North Street locations in Daytona. When the temperature drops to 40 degrees, emergency cold weather shelters open. Temperatures for Daytona Beach and parts of Volusia county were projected to be in the upper 20s and low 30s for Thursday and Friday morning with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Saturday’s forecast was for lows in the 30s to highs in the 50s. Temperatures are expected to climb up to the 60s by Sundays.
Every Second and Fourth Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Emmanuel Christian Church, 409 W. Euclid Ave., DeLand.
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Personal hygiene items are given out to those who show up for a shower.
How it started Elgia Glass said he created God’s Bathhouse after surviving a bout with prostate cancer. He bought a truck after raising $6,500 and then had it converted into the mobile showering unit that was operational by March 2014. Glass explained, “I got an idea from God to do this. I acquired a truck and got the 501(c) (3) and got it going. I was getting radiation treatment for cancer. God cured me. The Lord told me what I could do for somebody else.’’
‘Smelled bad’ “I saw some homeless people in a store one day. I went to a convenience store and I saw the way that the owners treated the homeless people in the stores. They treated them bad. A lot of times they told them they smelled bad. I thought to myself that they need a shower and why don’t I help them get one,” he continued. Glass noted how he can relate to those who are being discriminated against. “I grew up in the South in St. Augustine, Florida. I was spit on and shot at because of my skin color. We
are all brothers and sisters in Christ. We need to treat each other how we want to be treated. That is what I like to do. I like to help people.”
Run by donations God’s Bathhouse serves as few as 60 people to more than 100 per week with hot showers and personal hygiene supplies (bath cloths, towels, soap, shampoo,
toothpaste, lotion), as well as pillows, blankets and clothing (jackets, shirts, underwear, jeans, shoes). The operation is funded by money donated, which is used to buy the items needed. For more information on God’s Bathhouse, visit www. godsBathhouse.org or send emails to Elizabethglass98@ yahoo.com or GodsBathhouseofvolusia@gmail.com.
Elgia and Elizabeth Glass operate God’s Bathhouse. The mission: “Bring dignity to the homeless. One shower at a time.’’
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Van will help ministry serve students, seniors The First Christ Baptist Church (Christ Church), the region’s newest church fellowship, dedicated a 15-passenger van for the Lord’s service on Nov. 26 during its “Alive at Five Worship Experience,� as reported by the Christ Church Angel Gabriel Ministry. The late-model van, a metallic blue Ford E350, is environmentally friendly and operated on standard unleaded fuel, or clean green natural gas. Plans for the van include transporting the area’s college students and “seasoned� citizens to and from the “Alive at Five Worship Experience.� The van also will provide transportation for students participating in the BridgeBuilding Program on Saturday afternoons at Matanzas High School. However, the most exciting use will be the Day-Away Ministry transporting and assisting “seasoned’’ citizens on errands that they need to be accomplished.
Evening service Acquisition of the van was the first project that God has allowed the ministry fellowship to accomplish as a family. Both the ministry partners and pastors give God glory for a testimony that the funds - to purchase, register, and insure the van - were raised in 14 days. The First Christ Baptist Church, affectionately known as Christ Church, is an outreach of David and Danita Blow Ministries. Drs. David and Danita Blow are the pastors of the church. Â All are invited to join Christ Church every Sunday, 5 p.m., at 5650 Belle Terre
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A 15-passenger van for the new First Christ Baptist Church was dedicated on Nov. 26.
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Parkway in Palm Coast for the “Alive at Five Worship Experience.� The “Marriage & Family Revival Service� is scheduled on Jan. 14, 5 p.m., at Christ Church. For further details, call or text 386-4814096.
College president to host workshop Dr. Nathaniel Glover will headline a leadership workshop, sharing the approaches and guidelines of leadership on Jan. 27, 11 a.m., at the First Church of Palm Coast. Dr. Glover emerges with positive impact receiving $8.5 million for revitalizing an athletic field, rehabilitating a student dormitory, and improving the quality of resources for Edward Waters College and the surrounding neighborhood in the core
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Dr. Nathaniel Glover, president of Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, will speak at First Church of Palm Coast this month. of Jacksonville. The City of Jacksonville City Council voted to approve the $8.5 million “Safe Neighborhood� investment. Dr. Glover is president of Edward Waters College, the first-elected African-American Sheriff of Jacksonville, and the first-elected African-American sheriff in Florida since Reconstruction. Moreover, Dr. Glover is an alumnus of Edward Waters College. Admission is cost-free for the workshop. Located at 91 Old Kings Road North, the First Church of Palm Coast - pastored by the Rev. Gillard S. Glover – can be reached at 386-446-5759.
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Continuing the success of the African American Cultural Society (AACS) is dependent upon qualified and dedicated directors and officers, strongly supported by the AACS membership. The mission and purpose of the African American Cultural Society are to preserve and perpetuate the cultural heritage of the people of the African Diaspora through educational, artistic, intellectual and social activities and services, deemed to be in the interest of the entire community. The African American Cultural Society of Palm Coast, incorporated in 1991, held elections for three positions on the Board of Directors, each for a three-year term beginning January 2018 and ending December 2020. The results are: Daniel Isaac, 49 votes or 57 percent of the votes; Melba J. McCarty, 55 votes or 64 percent; and Jean M. Tanner, 71 votes or 83 percent. Positions on the Executive Board were open, with each officer serving a two-year term from January 2018 through December 2019. The results are: Joseph Matthews, president, 86 votes or 100 percent of the votes; Sybil Dodson-Lucas, first vice president, 78 votes or 91 percent; Melinda J. Morais, second vice president, 80 votes or 93 percent; Sharon Waring, corresponding secretary, 85 votes or 99 percent; Reinhold Schlieper, financial secretary, 86 votes or 100 percent; Muriel Weems, chaplain, 85 votes or 99 percent; John Reid, sergeantat-arms, 80 votes or 93 percent; and Jeanette B. Wheeler, parliamentarian, 81 votes or 94 percent. Vacancies for the positions of treasurer and recording secretary will be filled according to the organization’s bylaws (Article 4 Officers, Section 4 Vacancies), and where it reads: “Vacancies in offices on the Executive Board, however occasioned, shall be filled by the president, and ap-
pointees shall hold office only until the next election of officers.� Congratulations, Directors and Members of the Executive Board!
AACS to show Living-Room Films Living-Room Films will spotlight movies on the first, second and fourth Thursdays, 2 p.m., at the African American Cultural Society (AACS). “Copwatch,â€? Jan. 4, 2 p.m., as well as Jan. 5, 5:30 p.m. The documentary focuses on activists who are trying to film police action. You will learn more about what can legally be recorded and what cannot be done. You will find out some background on Ramsey Orta, the young man who filmed the death of Eric Garner. This is an independent film by Camilla Hall, an award-winning British journalist turned filmmaker and who’s dedicated to telling stories that question the way we think about political and social issues. “One Bad Cat: The Reverend Albert Wagner Story,â€? Jan. 11. Filmmaker Thomas G. Miller explores the art of Rev. Albert Wagner, a selftrained, modern primitive, whose turbulent life prompted him to begin painting at the age of 50, and whose redemptive works highlight the many struggles he has faced while seeking salvation – among which his marriage has failed due to infidelity. “Beat the Drum,â€? Jan. 25. From director David Hickson comes this drama - set in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa - starring Junior Singo as Musa, a boy orphaned by a plague sweeping his village, and who seeks an uncle in Johannesburg, only to be faced with the cultural shock of an urban society. It’s worth noting that Reinhold Schlieper is the projectionist the for Living-Room Films. So join the AACS for the films at 4422 U.S. 1 North, Palm Coast. The telephone number of the center is 386-447-7030. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.
Celebrations Birthday wishes to James Major, Jan. 4; Doris Sheppard, Jan. 6; and Miriam Pincham, Jan. 10. Happy anniversary to the Rev. and Mrs. Woodrow Leeks of Orlando, Jan. 10.
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Donald Trump’s infrastructure hoax Nearly ten percent of our bridges are deficient or decrepit, a quarter of our schools are in fair or poor condition. More than half of all schools need major repairs before they can be classified as good, but 31 states spend less on school construction now than they did in 2008. Forty percent of our urban highways are congested, and traffic fatalities are up. Fewer than half of us could get to a grocery store using public transportation.
Poor report The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) produces a report card on our nation’s infrastructure, grading sixteen categories, including roads, bridges, public transportation, levees, aviation, hazardous waste, dams, ports, energy, and more. The 2017 report gives our infrastructure a D+, noting that our infrastructure has earned a “persistent D” since 1998. Our railways earn the highest grade, B, despite aging infrastructure and insufficient investment in passenger railways. Ports, which receive most of our overseas trade, bridges (despite major failures, and funding challenges), and solid waste all rise from the D swamp with C+ grades. But the other twelve categories; schools, parks, drinking water, aviation, wastewater, dams, energy, inland waterways,
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hazardous waste, roads, transit, and levees, earn a D or a D+. The ASCE report card (www. infrastructurereportcard.org) is likely to make you holler and throw up your hands. You can buy a family of four a hearty five-star dinner if you got a dollar for every time the words “aging,” “hazard,” “shortfall,” “underfunded,” “investment gap,” “backlog,” or “deferred” are mentioned.
Economic benefit Infrastructure is important in our nation’s economic development. ASCE reports that every dollar spent on highway improvement returns $5.20 in decreased delays, vehicle maintenance, and fuel construction, and increased safety. Poor maintenance of our ports costs us international trade, and the condition of our dams, levees and waterways probably compounded the damage from hurricanes in Texas and Florida. No. 45 promised to tackle infrastructure, and he had bipartisan support for the sentiment. Upon election, he abandoned infrastructures to pick a fight
We can’t allow the 2016 federal elections to stand We now know beyond all doubt that Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. elections to help Donald J. Trump and certain Republican congressional candidates win. Redoing 2016 federal elections is the only way to make things right for the American people.
Nothing new It is customary for contest winners such as athletes who are victorious due to fraud or doping to relinquish their title and metals. Why shouldn’t we expect the same of politicians? If the U.S. Supreme Court were to declare the 2016 federal elections unconstitutional, President Trump and newly elected congressional leaders would be forced to vacate their office. The ruling would also lead to an undoing of all federal laws, policies
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and judicial appointments accomplished during theTrump administration. Some view the call for a revote as wishful thinking. Others have taken a wait-and-see position, hoping that President Trump will be impeached and removed or will succumb to defeat in 2020. But the Revote Coalition’s goal is not to remove President Trump from office. It is to ensure that the American people, not a foreign enemy, determine who our elected officials are. Congressional and presiden-
The South can lead the nation to a ‘New Politics’ Liberating the South is the key to liberating the nation. The key to liberating the South is the Black vote. Recent Black turnout in elections in Virginia and Alabama demonstrate this point. There are four million unregistered Black voters in the 11 former Confederate states. If African-Americans and Latinos register and vote in large numbers in the South, there will be a new politics in America. In the most recent Alabama Senate race, voters were offered a stark choice.
Case in point The Republican nominee, Roy Moore, had praised slavery and vilified immigrants, and had been twice removed from judi-
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cial posts for elevating his religious beliefs over the laws and the Constitution. His opponent was Democrat Doug Jones, a lawyer famed for prosecuting the Klansmen who murdered the four little girls in the infamous 1963 Birmingham church bombing. Jones prevailed, but Moore might well have won if he were not been credibly charged with preying on teenage girls when he was in his 30s.
with enemies, real and imagine, fire the man investigating his Russian involvement and make several futile attempts to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act. He finally hit fool’s gold with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and inappropriately named a piece of legislation that would more accurately be named the Corporate Enrichment and Deficit Expansion Act of 2017. Now that the Republican Congress has committed to $1.5 trillion more in national debt, No. 45 says he wants to tackle infrastructure, and he expects bipartisan support. He says infrastructure was an “easy” win, while tax “reform” was more challenging. Now he’s ready to manage infrastructure issues.
Billions needed ASCE says at least $2 trillion is needed to bring infrastructure up to snuff, with another $200 billion plus needed annually to keep infrastructure in good repair. No. 45 proposes a $1 trillion plan, and talks about public-private partnerships, which seems to suggest more tax breaks for his corporate buddies. Where do we find $1 trillion, let alone the $2 trillion necessary for infrastructure repair? That’s the hoax in No. 45’s current embrace for infrastructure. Investing in infrastructure is more economically impact-
tial actions undertaken during the Trump administration will change this nation for generations to come. Citizens, particularly minorities, will continue to rely heavily upon the federal judiciary to enforce laws and rights.
Stacking the courts Getting federal judges to rule favorably on discrimination claims and social injustices has been difficult in the past. But securing fair and balanced rulings in the future may prove far more difficult in federal courts stacked by Trump with judges who stand ready to roll back social and racial advancements and shortcircuit policing and other protective reforms. The Revote Coalition’s quest for a revote began days following the 2016 presidential election when I published a YouTube video calling for a new election and shared my first revote legal brief with 2016 Virginia congressional candidate Shaun Brown. Brown circulated the brief to various political camps. Soon, others joined our nationwide effort to find an attorney who would usher a constitutionally Although it was close, the race represents a turning point. African-Americans, particularly women, turned out in record large numbers. Jones won the Iron Bowl vote, winning in the hometowns of Auburn and the University of Alabama. He fared best among the young. That vote represents the potential future of politics in Alabama, in the South and in the country. The race-bait politics that have defined the Republican Party since Nixon’s “Southern strategy” in 1968 may well be reaching its end date. Trump renewed the strategy with his posturing on immigrants, his blustery nativism against Muslims and his divisive stance on the haters in Charlottesville, Va. But in the governor’s race in Virginia and the Senate race in Alabama, Republicans trying to recycle Trumpism were defeated, in large part because African-Americans turned out in record numbers.
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ful than tax cuts, but it doesn’t necessarily give corporations a break. So, No. 45 put something that could make a major difference on the back burner, so he could reward his supporters. Now he will have to both fight his own party and struggle to gain Democratic support for his infrastructure plan.
Not interested While the president says he has prioritized infrastructure, House Speaker Paul Ryan wants to focus on “entitlement reform.” That means he wants to cut public assistance, food stamps, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Other Republicans want to cut the deficit they just committed to growing. They won’t be interested in any new programs, even if they are infrastructure programs.
sound revote case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Did it myself Unable to find an attorney, I – a non-lawyer – put pen to paper and drafted a legal brief based upon my newly devised legal argument, which asserts: The United States has many territories, including a ‘cyber-territory.’ Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution says: “The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion…” The U.S. government failed to protect each state’s cyber-territory against invasion in 2016. Because of Russia’s invasion, states do not know the source of winning votes, and consequently, do not know if they seated the right party’s electors to cast electoral votes. Members of the former Congress violated their oath of office when they swore into office candidates who were helped by Russia. I provided my legal brief to three groups of citizens who filed the revote brief in three different federal courts. I was a
Voters motivated Trump’s vilifications clearly mobilize the vote of people of color, of the young and increasingly of women. If Democrats want to succeed, they have to put political energy and resources into opening up our elections, making it easier for working people to register and vote, and putting new energy on the ground to persuade and organize people of color to vote. They will also have to stand up for an agenda that will speak to the pressing needs of the African-American community. At the core of that agenda are policies needed by working and poor people of every race – affordable health care, decent-paying jobs, quality schools, affordable college or technical training, clean water and air, retirement security and more. Equal opportunity and equal justice – particularly an end to mass incarceration for nonviolent crimes – are
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So, No. 45, the Joker, is trying to trick us again. Anyone who has driven down a bumpy highway, been washed out by hurricane waters, or witnessed a bridge collapse will agree that our infrastructure needs attention. But mouthing the word is different from finding the money. We might have had the money to tackle infrastructure before we committed to a pricey corporate tax giveaway. How will we way pay for infrastructure now? More debt? Program cuts? Profit-generating toll roads that that enrich No. 45’s friends at public expense? Or perhaps we’ll be jolted into action when another bridge collapses?
Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer.
named petitioner on the Colorado case. The Massachusetts Appeals Court quickly rendered a decision that labeled the case “novel,” since no one had ever made the argument before. I then drafted an appeal brief to advance the revote case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Help needed While the Supreme Court opted to not review our citizen case, members of the Revote Coalition are convinced the Supreme Court will entertain the revote case if it is filed by a state attorney general (AG), since our legal argument hinges on the federal government’s obligation to protect states from invasion. In the end, the actions of the American public will determine whether we get a revote. Make noise in the streets. Call, visit and email AGs listed at www. revote.info. Insist the AGs work to have the 2016 federal elections declared null and void.
Jerroll M. Sanders is an entrepreneur and originator of the Revote Project. For more information:www.Revote.info. claims not for special treatment, but for basic citizenship. Democratic Party Chair Tom Perez says that African-American women are “the base of the Democratic Party.” Yet neither African-American women nor men have been the center of the party’s efforts or the focus of its resources.
Are they for us? Democrats need to walk the talk, to wake up and catch up. African-Americans are clear about who their foe is; what is yet to be proven is who is for them, who stands on their side. What Alabama and Virginia suggest is that candidates who make that clear may well be able to transform the South – and in doing so, transform the country.
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is president and CEO of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
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ter with illegal substances and growing to understand and cope with a bipolar disorder diagnosis. “Feel your feelings. If you’re disappointed you feel, if you’re hurt you feel,” said Lewis. “Don’t you stay in a dark room and be quiet and if somebody inappropriately touches you or abuses you, you tell somebody.”
Word of thanks Compelled by the actress’ gripping yet comedic words, audience members gushed over the opportunity to engage with the Hollywood legend and to share their own personal stories. “Ms. Jenifer, I just wanted to say my daughter, she would of been 27, she was bipolar,” one district resident said. “We discovered it when she was 13. When she was about 16 or 17 she heard you talking about being bipolar and it made her feel a little bit more comfortable with her treatment.’’ She continued, “She didn’t get all the way better, she passed away, but I’ve always wanted to meet you just to tell you, ‘Thank you,’ for giving my daughter that little extra of amount of time on Earth to feel better.”
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“Black-ish’ star Jenifer Lewis shares memories from her rollercoaster career during a special appearance at the Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Black Hollywood legend pens memoir Jenifer Lewis opens up about comedy, sex, glamour, sorrow in her new book BY LAUREN POTEAT NNPA NEWSWIRE
Jenifer Lewis, affectionately nicknamed “Auntie” in Black
Hollywood, recently made a special appearance at the Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. where she shared the trials, tribulations and triumphs of her journey to superstardom, while sending a strong message to millennials to stand up and find a purpose. “There’s no foolproof way to live this thing called life. I can’t
save the world, I can’t save you and ain’t nobody coming to rescue you,” said Lewis. “Do the work, look in the mirror and know this ain’t no rehearsal. This is life.” Lewis continued, “Live, pursue happiness—sometimes it’s easier said than done—but we have to strive for that. You’ve laid down in front of these police bar-
ricades, now get up, stay up and keep it moving, but don’t miss the beat of feeling...don’t just go willy nilly into the world.”
‘Feel your feelings’ Detailing traumatic and heroic moments from her past throughout her special performance, Lewis talked about being molested as a teenager, her first encoun-
The always amusing co-star of the hit ABC sitcom “black-ish,” recently published a deeply personal memoir titled “The Mother of Black Hollywood.” Filled with comedy, sex, glamour, sorrow, pain, and good advice, Lewis’ latest over-the-top production—the story of her life—is a terrific read for anyone who has ever felt like they were ignored, but longed to have a voice. Lewis said that she recently completed work on a new Disney animated TV series based on the movie “Big Hero 6” and plans to reprise her role as Jackie Washington in the mockumentary “Jackie’s Back! 2,” that will pick up where the original 1999 Lifetime channel movie left off.
Timberlake’s new album will feature Williams, others Justin Timberlake attends the “Wonder Woman” New York Special Screening on Nov. 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Justin Timberlake is getting back to nature — with a little help from Pharrell Williams, among others. Timberlake tweeted Monday that his new album, “Man of the Woods,” is coming on Feb. 2 and said, “It’s personal.” “This album is really inspired by my son, my wife, my family, but more so than any other album I’ve ever written, where I’m from,” he says in an outdoorsy
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video clip with the announcement that shows him walking in fields of snow, through rows of cornstalks and waist-deep in a lake.
Before Super Bowl It also shows him working in a recording studio and gives viewers a glimpse of Williams alongside him. It’s been nearly five years since Timberlake’s previous album, “The 20/20 Experience,” was released in early 2013.
“Man of the Woods” is scheduled to land just three days before Timberlake gets the global spotlight with his performance at Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5, coming 14 years after his Pharrell Super Bowl duet Williams with Janet Jackson that included her notorious “wardrobe malfunction.”
Ask Alma: Help me and my wife settle this before we die Dear Alma, We have a situation in my house that we have not been able to resolve. I served our country and retired after 30 years in the military. My wife and I are up in age and have all of our affairs in order. We have one daughter, who is our life’s joy and she has been instructed on what to do at every turn, except when it comes to our burials. My wife has requested that she be cremated and have her ashes tossed over the waves off the island of Hawaii. I, on the other hand, would like for my wife to be buried by my side at Arlington National Cemetery. What advice do you have for us? Sincerely, Staying Together in the Afterlife Dear Staying Together, What an honor to receive a letter from you, sir. Thank you for your service. I must say, rarely, if ever, am I stumped, but you’ve got me on this one. I mean it’s one thing when a couple is looking to purchase a house and one wants modern, clean lines and the other wants a colorful Victorian. I’ve even encountered couples not agreeing on the purchase of a car, one wants a sporty two-seater and the other an eight-passenger Mommy van. But this, this dilemma, my friend has me at a lost for words. How do you dance with the
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wind at the end and find a compromise? As you mentioned, your wife wants to be cremated and have her ashes poured to dance with the wind off the island of Hawaii. And you, my dear soldier, want to be buried, with your wife, at Arlington National Cemetery— and rightly so. That’s not just any honor, but one you’ve earned and fought the good fight for.
The decision Again, I say, this is a stumper, because one of you has gotta give. I’ve prayed and made my decision. I think your wife should make her final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. Now, now, now, slow down, it’s not, because you’re the husband, dressed blue, large and in charge. I think she should reconsider, because of where the two of you will be laid to rest, being buried at Arlington is a national honor. As you know, the grounds of the Arlington National Cemetery honor those who have served our nation. Sprawling hills provide an amazing sense of peace and tranquility. I’ve been there, and it’s apt-
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Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment place flags at grave sites during the “Flags-In” ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery on May 25, 2017. ly described as, “rolling green hills…dotted with trees that are hundreds of years in age and complement the gardens found throughout the 624 acres of the cemetery. This impressive landscape serves as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of every individual laid to rest within the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.”
A compromise Arlington National Cemetery is a sacred dwelling, your final salute. It is my wish that you two read my answer together, while you lovingly ask your wife to reconsider. Remind her that you just can’t imagine not having her by your side, especially at your fi-
nal resting place. How about this? Maybe your daughter can go to Hawaii and release beautiful lanterns in your wife’s memory and that will allow her to at least have a part of her, even if only in spirit, released over the beautiful waves off one of the magnificent island of Hawaii, sort of like the opening episode of Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married Too.” If you didn’t see it, ask your daughter to show it to you. Let’s not forget. Your wife has dutifully served you over your 30-year career, and she may feel very strongly about her final resting place. If that is the case, please figure out another way to bind the connection that you two
have so graciously sewn over the many years. Do what you’ve done in the past to make it last. Let’s not leave your daughter a long list of complicated instructions, but a legacy of commitment, togetherness and a devotion of love. Continue that example of good, strong love in Heaven as it was on Earth, together at Arlington National Cemetery.
Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and The Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @almaaskalma.
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There’s still time to sign up for MLK hoops tournament BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
Organizers of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 50th anniversary celebration in Volusia County are looking for people to sign up and play in their three-on-three basketball tournament. The goal is to have a total of 48 teams in three divisions, including 17 and under boys, 18 and up older men, as well as open-age women’s teams. There will be cash prizes for first- and secondplace teams in each division. Cash prizes include $100 for the first-place teams, $50 for second place and $25 for third-place teams. “We want to get young people involved in the festivities. You know us older folks know all about Dr. King and his legacy,
but we want to make sure that the younger crowd come out and celebrate with us,” said Percy Williamson, City of Daytona Beach’s Leisure Services director. Williamson also s a member of the MLK celebration committee.
More teams needed Right now, numbers are low for teams but organizers expect a big boost in participation over the next week. “We want to make sure that we have teams from all over the county participate in this event. Right now, most of our teams are from Daytona, then we have a few from DeLand, but we want other cities to come and participate,’’ Williamson said. “The thing is we do have a lot of the best teenage players playing in high school, which makes
them not available. We will take teams up until as close as the event as possible.’’
First-come basis Terry “Baldy’’ Johnson, a current AAU coach and leader of his B.A.L.D.Y. Athletics Organization, has been tasked with putting the teams together. Johnson is a longtime city employee as well as a former Seabreeze High and Stetson University standout, high school referee and coach. “We just need teams for each division. We are taking them on a first-come basis. This is a historic event for MLK Day. We are trying to get community involvement on a countywide level. We want to do this every year,’’ he said. After the march This is the first year of the
three-on-three basketball tournament in connection with the MLK observance. This year marks the 50th anniversary of King’s assassination. In observance, cities in Volusia County have planned joint MLK events. The basketball tournament will take place on Monday, Jan. 15, King’s actual birthday and the date of the official holiday observance. That day concludes festivities with a two and a halfmile march from Stetson University to Earl Brown Park at 120 S. Florida Ave., DeLand, beginning at 11 a.m.
More competition The basketball tournament begins immediately after the march. Williamson told the Times,
“We have a full day of fun-filled festivities along with our breakfast and countywide march. It’s all about celebrating the legacy of Dr. King. In addition to all that is going on we have a friendly, good and competitive athletic activity.” Also on the day of the MLK march and basketball tournament, there will be a dance competition between countywide dance teams. The Dancing Lady Cats of Daytona Beach, under the instruction of Lavonne Lasiter, will participate. To sign up for the 50th MLK Day Celebration three-on-three basketball tournament, contact the Daytona Beach Midtown Cultural & Educational Center at 386-671-5540.
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Resolve to improve your financial life
Tips to take control of your money in 2018
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Counting calories isn’t the only way you can resolve to bring about positive change in your life during the new year. If you’re like many Americans, it may be a good time to start counting your way toward better financial health. The past year brought financial setbacks to nearly two-thirds of United States households, according to a survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). In fact, more than a quarter of U.S. adults say the current quality of their financial lives are worse than they hoped. Topping the list of setbacks in 2017 were transportation issues (23 percent), housing repairs or maintenance (20 percent), and the inability to keep up with debt and falling behind on bill payments (16 percent). In an effort to reverse that trend, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults will make financial New Year’s resolutions for 2018, according to the survey. Among those that plan to step up their financial game, top goals include setting and following a budget (40 percent), making a plan to get out of debt (39 percent), establishing savings (32 percent) and boosting retirement savings (31 percent). “We continue to see a lot of anxiety about money,” said Ted Beck, president and CEO of NEFE. “Three-quarters of Americans said something causes them financial stress, and it’s most often not saving enough and debt that are to blame.” Reduce money stress and take control of your finances with these tips for financial success from the experts at NEFE:
BUDGET BETTER To take control of your money and your financial life, it’s important to get organized. The most effective tool is a budget. Creating a budget can help you meet personal goals such as buying a house or car, or taking a vacation. It also can help you prepare for emergencies and manage debt. Income: Start by listing all income sources, including wag-
1. Get debt under control. Take a hard look at what you owe. If there’s a clear warning sign of too much debt, take action. Set a goal to reduce your debt load next year by 5-10 percent. That might mean reducing impulse shopping. When you face temptation, delay the purchase and give yourself time to consider whether it’s a wise move that fits within your budget. 2. Save now and do so often. Preparing for unexpected events like medical emergenes, bonuses and tips, as well as non-employer income such as child support, alimony or Social Security. Generally, you’ll want to look at your recurring income, but also include longrange, infrequent income that you anticipate, such as tax refunds. Expenses: Next, take into account all of your recurring monthly bills. If you have major periodic expenses, such as a six-month auto insurance pre-
cies can help reduce the financial impact of a life-changing event. Emergency savings can offset unexpected costs and help you get back on solid footing. A good rule of thumb is to have 6-9 months of income set aside. If that feels out of reach, start with a smaller goal, even as little as $500. When it comes to saving, it’s also a smart idea to think long term. Review your longterm savings and ensure they are on target for your retirement plans. 3. Shop for better services.
You may be surprised by how much you can save when you periodically shop for the most competitive rates on your recurring bills. Make a game out of shopping providers to find the best value on your insurance policies, cell phone plan, internet and utilities. Ask your providers about current rates and any promotions available to long-time, loyal customers. Then look at alternative providers to determine where you can trim some spending. Be sure to understand your current offering
mium, account for it in monthly increments so you can save up and have the money ready when the payment comes due. Remember to account for the bills you pay (mortgage or rent, utilities, etc.), as well as unspecified items like lawn maintenance and personal hygiene purchases. Categorize spending: Some people find it helpful to break expenses into categories, such as housing, transportation,
health, personal, entertainment and so on. The key is to capture every point where money is going out so you can get a thorough picture of your ongoing expenditures. It can take a couple months to get a true understanding of what your typical spending looks like. Savings: An effective budget doesn’t just capture what’s going out; it also reflects what you’re able to keep. If you haven’t already, outline a sav-
thoroughly so that you are comparing apples to apples. 4. Understand what’s behind your financial decisions. If you ever wonder why you feel good about spending money on vacations but avoid saving for retirement, the answer may lie in your unique values and how they influence your financial decisionmaking. Consider taking the LifeValues Quiz at smartaboutmoney.org, where you can also find help with setting goals and getting your finances in order. ings plan that allows for an emergency fund, regular savings, retirement and investments. Debt: Consistently paying down the accounts you owe with the maximum amount you can afford is the surest way to reduce your debt load. Account for each debt you owe in your budget, and establish a payment plan that shows how much you can allocate to each account each month.
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How to spend holiday gift cards wisely BY DEBBIE CARLSON CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS
Chances are, you received a gift card as a holiday present. Before rushing to spend it, think about how to make it work best for you. As it turns out, we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to using these payment methods. A November study from commerce-technology firm First Data showed the average consumer spent $38 more than the value on their gift card, up $10 from 2016. In its 2017 Prepaid Consumer Insights Study, based on the responses of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers, the firm found that 44 percent of consumers visit a store they would not have visited otherwise because of a gift card, and 53 percent are likely to visit a store more often as the result of receiving one.
Likely will overspend These results aren’t surprising, said James Roberts, professor of marketing at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business, and the author of “Shiny Objects: Why We Spend Money We Don’t Have in Search of Happiness We Can’t Buy.” “We’re going to be more free with our spending when ... we didn’t generate the money that’s paying for it. The fact that we’re paying with a credit card-like mechanism, (means) we’re not going to be as mindful of the price. We’ll overpay or spend more money than we would otherwise,” Roberts said.
Wait a bit There are some ways to be a better spender when using gift cards. As tempting as it may be to immediately spend the card, cool it for a moment, he said. “Wait for the newness and the excitement of having free money settle down a little bit. Look at it as if this is just like real money or cash; we should be patient,” he said.
Got a gift card for Christmas? Don’t be in a hurry to spend it. Roberts said consider how you might want to use the gift card.
Research price If you’re looking to buy a particular item, do your research on the price. Without a reference point on a product’s price, people are likely to buy the first one they see at whatever price it is, “especially with a gift card,” he added. Since many gift cards are storeissued, it’s possible the item you’re contemplating may be more expensive at that retailer than others. In that case, Roberts said, look for something else.
Questions to ask Mousumi Bose Godbole, professor of marketing at Fairfield University, said to be more mindful, think about what kind of need you want to fulfill with
the card, especially if you tend to shop a little more than the average person. Ask yourself: Will this gratify a short-term need, or can I defer the purchase to satiate a need later? Am I really looking for a specific product or am I just spending money?
Have some fun Put some thought behind generating a shopping list, particularly for avid shoppers. That contemplation gives you some guidance about why you want to buy an item, she said. That doesn’t mean you can’t have fun shopping, whether online or in stores. Just remember there’s a difference between shopping, which is making an informed decision, and buying, which is spending the actual money. Shop to your heart’s content,
she said, just be reflective before you slap down the card.
Sell it? What if the gift card is from a store you don’t like or don’t frequent? You have a few options. Some stores may accept it as a return if you have the receipt and it’s unused. Many websites let you sell unwanted gift cards, Roberts said, but you won’t receive face value for the card, maybe only 85 to 90 percent of the value. You could buy something for another person, Bose Godbole said. “Can this card be used for other alternatives such as helping others,” she suggested. Another good reason to wait to use the gift card is for the final markdown sales in January, which can give shoppers a little more mileage.
Take a friend It’s a good compromise between wanting to use the card right away and taking some time to figure out what you might want to buy. “If we have something in mind, maybe wait for the new year. January is a slow time for retailers, so you’re likely to find better bargains. If you wait until the new year, it will go a lot further,” Roberts said. And take a partner or a parent with you if you have a habit of overspending, especially if that person is likely to keep you in line. “Our research shows if we’re with our spouses or with our parents, we’re much less likely to spend in a profligate manner than when we’re by ourselves or shop with friends. Shopping with friends is like throwing fuel on the fire,” he said.
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