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‘Tis the season to ‘buy Black’ Local Black-owned businesses are urging residents to spend money with them too during the holidays. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Local Black-owned businesses are encouraging holiday shoppers to keep them in mind this season.

Camille-Holder Brown, coowner of the Kale Café Juice Bar & Vegan Cuisine in Daytona Beach and Port Orange, wants residents to think of gift cards from her restaurants as healthy alternatives. “It’s called a passport to health. It’s a great gift, especially for those who want others to eat healthy or want to eat healthy themselves,” she told the Daytona Times. “It’s about reinvesting in your community. I think supporting any local business is important. See SEASON, Page 2

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The Kale Café Juice Bar & Vegan Cuisine has gift cards for the health-conscious loved one on your Christmas list.

Loved ones to be remembered at World AIDS Day events FROM STAFF REPORTS

Weekend of turkey and cars 44th show and swap meet held at Speedway It was a dream for lovers of classic cars. The 44th annual Daytona Turkey Run was held Nov. 23-26 at the Daytona International Speedway. The classic car show and swap meet is presented by Daytona Beach Street Rods. During the Turkey Run, thousands of unique automobiles and swap meet vendors converge on Daytona Beach, making it the largest classic car show in the United States. The decades-old event is always held on Thanksgiving weekend, from Thursday to Sunday, in the infield of the Speedway. The spring Turkey Run is scheduled March 23-24-25, 2018 at the Speedway.

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Top photo: A 1930 fully restored Black Cadillac was one of the vehicles on display. Bottom photo: A Pontiac GTO Judge, an American muscle car, was also exhibited.

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Sharing of photos Interfaith ministers also will discuss issues ranging from hope, stigma, courage, anger and challenges. The ceremony will close with an invitation to participants to share photos of lost loved ones. A reception will follow. The service begins at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax Drive, Daytona Beach. Along with the church, sponsoring organizations are the Florida Department of Health Volusia County, Community AIDS Network, and Outreach Community Care Network.

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Former Daytona resident named to top PR Millennials list

Jason Hardy, who grew up in Daytona Beach, is CEO and senior publicist of the J. Hardy Agency in Atlanta.

Local residents will observe World AIDS Day on Friday at a Healing and Remembrance Service at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Daytona Beach. The service will show support for people living with HIV/AIDS, unite the community in the fight against HIV/AIDS and remember those who lost. The Rev. Donna Choate is scheduled to speak on “the evolution of HIV, where we began, where we are now, and where we are going.’’

Jason Hardy, who grew up in Daytona Beach and graduated in 2003 from Seabreeze High School, has been named one of the “Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch’’ in a story posted on the Huffington Post website. Hardy is CEO and senior publicist of the J. Hardy Agency based in Atlanta. His current and previous clients include gospel artists Tye Tribbett,

Jeklayn Carr, Anita Wilson, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, and Committed. Hardy said he also has partnered with other public relations and marketing firsts on various film projects, including Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Halloween Boo!,” “War Room,” “The Identical,” and “Slamma Jamma.”

Criteria for list The list was compiled by Gwendolyn Quinn, a global me-

dia and communications strategist, and Antonice Jackson, president of the National Black Public Relations Society of Washington, D.C. Jackson also is the founder of the Audacious Publicity and Management Group. Quinn and Jackson partnered to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of young AfricanAmerican professionals in the world of public relations. The 25 are being featured in daily Q&A profiles on Huffington Post. Quinn and Jackson selected the public relations professionals from a wide range of industries including corporate, govSee LIST, Page 2

The Outreach Community Care Network also will host a World AIDS Day event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to remember lives lost to AIDS. The event also is aimed at bringing awareness to HIV/AIDS, educating the community about how it is relevant to them as well as offer ways they can assist in preventing new cases of infection. The event will be held at 240 N. Frederick Ave., Daytona Beach. It will include free HIV testing, raffles, testimonials and music by DJ Harlem. Health care vendors also will be there. World AIDS Day, designated the first December of every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. Millions of people worldwide will join to show solidarity in the fight against Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) during the annual World AIDS Day.

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Hurricane season ends, but issues will linger vey’s rainfall established a new rainfall record for one system in the United States. I think some areas had 60 inches of rains, which was phenomenal.” Irma also set new benchmarks for evacuees – an estimated 6.5 million people left their homes in advance of the storm – and power outages and restoration crews. Florida Power & Light, for example, reported 90 percent of its customers – about 10 million people – were without power on average 2.3 days. The agriculture industry has put a preliminary estimate of $2.5 billion on its losses from the storm.

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TALLAHASSEE – Thursday was the last day of the highly active, deadly and destructive 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, but Floridians will feel its impact for years. Politicians are still scrambling to determine how much of the next state budget will be dedicated to covering losses that may or may not be paid by the federal government. The massive hit from Hurricane Irma caused direct physical and emotional impacts in Florida, and ripples continue to come ashore as thousands of people flee Hurricane Maria’s devastation in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

More funds requested

Low on propane Lawmakers are also looking at regulatory changes for nursing homes and debris-removal companies, as well as changes dealing with issues such as evacuation lanes, shelters and a potential state fuel reserve. Gov. Rick Scott, who was a constantly visible face before and after Irma struck, said Monday while in Tampa that he’d like to boost the availability of propane for generators before the 2018 storm season. “You always learn something,” Scott said. “Everybody had generators. This last time we started running low on propane. I want to make sure that doesn’t happen again. But everyone did a good job. Highway safety, we kept the fuel going.”

72 deaths Visit Florida spent $5 million to tell potential tourists that the state quickly reopened after Hurricane Irma, even as scars from the September storm remain etched across agricultural fields and the Florida Keys. Meanwhile, 72 deaths in Florida are currently attributed to the Irma, according to reports supplied by county medical examiners to the state Division of Emergency Management. The fatalities include 14 cases involving carbon monoxide, eight drownings, four electrocutions and 14 incidents involving blunt-force injuries. Deaths occurred statewide, with six in the Florida Keys, five in Duval County and even two in Leon County, which sustained relatively little damage from Irma compared to

Ormond students, church to present free concert Riverview United Methodist Church and the Ormond Beach Middle School will present their annual Christmas Musical Celebration at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the church. In addition to performances by Ormond Beach Middle School students, some of Yancey Music’s vocal students will perform. The school’s chorus is under the direction of Constance R. Poitier; Yancey’s students’ vocal instructor is Julie Snell. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Riverview United Methodist Church is located at 2253 John Anderson Drive in Ormond Beach. For more information, call 386441-1622.

SEASON from Page 1 I get excited to see Black people in my restaurant. I would like to work with other Black businesses in the community and know who they are. I wish there were more Black-owned businesses to support,” she said.

Critical time The Mahogany Reads Children’s Bookstore in Holly Hill has gone from a brick-and-mortar establishment to a mobile store. Customers can order online or call and have merchandise delivered or mailed to them. Owner Jaclyn Gray has plenty of items that will serve as gifts as well as gift cards. As a small business, getting support from local residents dur-

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Homes in Big Pine Key received major damage after Hurricane Irma hit the Florida Keys, on Sept. 13. other parts of the state. The numbers don’t include 14 deaths of residents of a Broward County nursing home – 12 were recently ruled homicides – that have caused Scott to push for new rules requiring nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to have emergency generators.

Recommendations coming Members of the House Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness will meet Monday and discuss potential storm-related recommendations for the 2018 legislative session, which starts in January. Among the possibilities are legislation about housing, agriculture tax relief, hardening for emergency-operations centers and management of shelters. “Obviously, there will be shortterm things that need to be taken care of in the immediate, upcoming session,” committee Chairwoman Jeanette Nunez, R-Miami, said. “And then, as we saw back in (Hurricane) Andrew, or during the ‘04-’05 season, legislatures will deal with this issue for years to come.” Hurricane Hermine in 2016 was Florida’s first direct hit from a hurricane in more than a decade. But Irma, which made landfall Sept. 10 in Monroe and Collier counties and traveled up the state, was far

LIST from Page 1 ernment, health care, non-profit, entertainment and lifestyle, sports, fashion, beauty, faithbased, and special events. The selections were based on the following criteria: top leader in his or her company or profession, influential in their industry and making positive contributions, forward thinkers, inspiring role models and mentors, and active in their communities and beyond.

Grateful for honor “I am honored that Gwendolyn Quinn and Antonice Jackson recognized me and my contributions within the fields of music and film,” Hardy said.

ing this time is critical, she relates. “It’s important, especially during the holidays because, unlike the corporate business, many of our smaller businesses don’t have a large financial backing,” she remarked. “We don’t have the advertising dollars and the mainstream support. It’s essential that our community supports us during the holiday, especially the small ones.”

Less overhead She anticipates a better holiday season than last year. “I’ve been in business for a year now as of November. Last year was a good holiday season, but this year I expect it to be 10 times better,” she stated. Gray admitted, “It’s a little challenging that I am mobile now with my merchandise in a vehicle going around, but it’s better. I don’t have to deal with the prob-

more destructive.

Historic flooding Mark Wool, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Tallahassee office, called 2017 the busiest for the Atlantic since 2005. “We didn’t have any things working against tropical cyclone development like in recent years,” Wool said. “There was no El Nino in effect, which tends to suppress things. Didn’t see a lot of dust coming off Africa. We had a very warm ocean and the depth of the warm water was quite large. And all of those things tend to fuel development of a lot of storms.” Emergency-management officials each year stress preparing for hurricanes. But Wool said the flatness of Florida requires additional vigilance by coastal communities against flooding, as the state is also experiencing a period of rising sea levels. “Parts of South Beach are flooding now without any storms. Blue skies, tidal flooding, the king tides,” Wool said. “We’ve seen times in the historic record where we’ve had large fluctuations in sea level, and we’re certainly on the upswing.”

Property claims As of Nov. 13, more than 830,000 property owners across the state had filed claims for

“I’m forever grateful to God for my family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers for supporting me throughout my professional dexterity. He continued, “I would not be recognized if it wasn’t for my past/present clients affording me the opportunity to take their vision to the masses. It’s simultaneously both humbling and encouraging. I pray that my journey has encouraged someone to keep fulfilling their dreams and to continue to walk in faith.”

Boston start Hardy started his professional journey with an internship at Axiom Records in Boston while a freshman at the Berklee College of Music. “I learned a lot at Berklee College of Music,” Hardy remarked. “The program helped me develop my skills, concepts

lems of a brick-and-mortar location. I can reach more people. “I travel and will do more book fairs, festivals events and more. I can invest more. I am working on getting into the schools and doing story time,’’ she related.

Floral ideas Artistic Florists, located at 351 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.., wants people to think of floral arrangements too as gifts. The florist has a small discount for holiday-themed flowers. “Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are our busiest times of the year, but Christmas is still pretty busy with a lot of people buying and sending flowers for their grandmothers,” said owner Derrick Goss. Goss said holiday wreaths start at $15 and holiday centerpiece bouquets begin at $29.95 Supporting Black businesses during the holidays could have a good impact on the community,

$5.88 billion in insured losses from Irma, which was one of four storms – Tropical Storm Emily, Irma, Hurricane Nate and Tropical Storm Philippe – that had a direct impact on the state during the six-month hurricane season that closed Thursday. Emily in early August made landfall on Anna Maria Island and quickly was downgraded to a tropical depression. Nate brushed the western Panhandle on Oct. 8 as the center of the storm came ashore near Biloxi, Miss. Philippe brought rain and couple of tornadoes to the Southern part of the state as it made landfall Oct. 29 with 45 mph winds in Southwest Florida. Overall, there were 17 named storms this year. The most devastation came from Harvey’s Aug. 26 landfall in Texas, Irma’s double landfall and run-up of Florida starting Sept. 10, and Maria’s destruction of utilities and other infrastructure across Puerto Rico on Sept. 20.

Some records While spinning in the Atlantic, Irma reached maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, a pace it held for a record 37 consecutive-hours. Nate also set a record in October for the fastest forward motion recorded for a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. “We certainly did establish some records,” Wool said. “Har-

and methodologies necessary to manage the legal, financial, artistic and ethical issues that I would face as a contemporary music business professional.’’ “Coupled with my threeyear internship at Axiom Records, I gained valuable experience that helped me better understand the scope and in the inner workings of the music industry.” Hardy was born in Orlando and his family moved to Daytona Beach in 1992, where he attended elementary, middle and high school.

Life in Daytona He also discussed his early life in Daytona Beach. “Growing up in Daytona Beach during my high school years was fun. I was accepted into “Upward Bound,” a college prep program which helps young people transition

However, Florida leaders have yet to convince the White House and Congress to include an estimated $761 million in losses to the citrus industry in a series of disaster-relief packages this year. State Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam again implored Florida’s congressional delegation on Tuesday to support U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney’s proposal to add $1.5 billion for Florida’s agricultural industry to a $44 billion disaster-relief request sent to Congress on Nov. 17 by the White House Office of Management and Budget. While awaiting federal assistance, Scott authorized a $25 million interest-free loan program for citrus farmers. Visit Florida, meanwhile, directed $5 million from its tourism budget for a special post-Irma marketing campaign, and Scott has requested lawmakers boost Visit Florida’s marketing dollars from $75 million in the current year to $100 million because of the need to have postdisaster marketing money readily available.

Still some closings Despite the state saying tourism numbers continue to climb, hotels remain closed in parts of the Keys, where housing issues have grown for workers after Irma devastated a number of areas outside of Key West. The Islamorada Resort Company, which hired more than 500 construction workers to repair storm damage at four locations on the islands, is reopening the first of the four on Dec. 15 and the second a month later. “We are thrilled to welcome guests back to our slice of paradise,” said Eddie Sipple, the company’s area general manager.

from high school to college. I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything in the world,” he shared. “I experienced living on campus and what college life would be all about. In my hometown, I was already known as a singer, and during my senior year in high school, I held the title of Mr. Seabreeze at Seabreeze High School.’’ Hardy also said he was heavily involved with the House of Prayer for Everyone Christian Church and was a part of several citywide organizations such as The Men of Tomorrow, a program sponsored by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “My parents supported me in everything I did, and I’m so grateful for them,’’ he added. His mother is Wanda Sloan (George) and his father is James Hardy (Arlene).

he noted. “We have to eat and survive too. It can also boost our community. We need to bring back Black dollars, especially along the (Second) Avenue. If we can start to do that and start keeping the dollars along the Avenue, maybe we can revitalize it. We need to help and support each other,” Goss added.

have a business,” he explained. “You wonder why other ethnic groups make money and accumulate wealth? It’s because they have support. We don’t support Black businesses, but we need to so that we can have and build,’’ Wilson added.

‘Buy Black’

Holder-Brown stressed the need for Black business owners to work together in the community. “I think I am doing all that I can but, if I could solidify partnerships with other Black-owned businesses, I think we can all do better. Anytime I can give back to my community I do. This community invested in me. She added, “I do a $250 donation to Child’s Academy each year. I also teach healthy food classes and cater events in the community. If we can just help one another, be supportive and show tough love, we can help each other grow.’’

Zion Gates, located at 645 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard in Daytona Beach, offers a variety of items, including African-themed clothing, accessories books, oils, incense, soaps, shea butter and handbags. The store’s manager, Flat Wilson, also stresses the importance of supporting Black businesses during the holidays. “It’s always important to buy Black. It helps us stay open and make money. We survive off community support. If you don’t support Black business, we won’t

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NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 6, 2017 COMMUNITY DECEMBER 14 - 20, 2006

Students soar at On Eagles Wings weekend retreat On Eagles Wings (OEW), a Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) School of Religion grantfunded Youth Theological Institute for high-school juniors and seniors, hosted its third weekend retreat Nov. 10-12 at the Life Enrichment Center in Leesburg. The retreat was reported by the Rev. Dr. David. Blow. OEW is designed to maintain contact and engage students who participated in the 10-day Exploring Gifts and Graces (EGG) summer camp. Under the innovative leadership of Dean Randolph Bracy, program director Dr. Alice Wood and her team led the group of high school students on a lifechanging spiritual adventure. The students who received an invitation to participate in the retreat responded immediately.

Worth the ride Because of their phenomenal experience over the summer, participants willingly sacrificed and expended great effort to participate. One young lady, for example, traveled eight hours by bus at her own expense just to attend the retreat. She was not alone. There were countless other stories of students who took great measures to attend. The bus left B-CU on Friday evening and arrived at the campground by 10 p.m. Students were excited to renew friendships they had established over the summer and catch up on life events. The weekend kicked off the night with a fun-filled evening of campfire s’mores, games, and nighttime nature walks. It promised an extraordinary retreat that the weekend delivered. Although Saturday morning began bright and early with little sleep from an adventurous evening, the students and staff anx-

Palm Coast Starlight Event & Parade set for Dec. 9 The City of Palm Coast’s free Starlight Event & Parade is Saturday, Dec. 9, at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave. It kicks off with the pre-parade Starlight Event from 4 to 6:45 p.m. featuring live entertainment including music and games by DJ Vern; music by students from Old Kings Elementary School and the Flagler Palm Coast High School Formality Singers; and the Aerial Show (acrobatic performance from the ground) of the Palm Coast Arts Foundation. There will be visits with Santa (take your own camera for photos) and free children’s activities to include Letters to Santa, a kid’s coloring table, and a Christmas wish list station. A sand art craft will be available for a small fee. Parks & Recreation will offer an expo with a tennis demonstration, a mininature/fitness walk around the lake, and a Teddy Bear Picnic story. At 7 p.m., the Starlight Parade will get under way featuring floats, marching bands and prizes for the top entries. The parade route will begin near the roundabout on Central Avenue (near the entrance to Landings Apartments) and head east; turning north onto Park Street, east onto Lake Av-

That’s Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to noon, at the book festival. For additional information, call 386-627-4353.

AACHO to host party with a purpose

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iously attacked the day.

Sharing, reflecting Dr. Alice Wood, Dr. Deborah Henson-Governor and Rev. Constance Pope led the participants in a series of exercises that revealed the tremendous impact of the EGG program and the overwhelming significance of the retreat in the lives of the participants. The times of sharing and reflecting provided valuable personal insight for the students, as well as useful programmatic understanding for the staff. Drs. David and Danita Blow hosted a millennial-style Bible study for the students. Driven by the students’ questions and concerns, the Blows provided biblical answers to questions of sex and sexuality, dating, waiting and courting; religion and denominational differences, piercing and tattoos and a whole host of other topics. The conversation proved lively and engaging. Although it was scheduled to conclude before dinner, the students requested an additional session, and thus, the dialogue resumed after dinner.

Walks and worship Worship and Communion, the only appropriate close for such an intense evening, provided the icing on the cake. However, that was not the end. In true teen fashion, the evening continued with another night of campfire and evening

enue, and south on City Place; then continuing south of Bulldog Drive. The commentators for the Starlight Parade will be Palm Coast Fire Chief Michael C. Beadle and his wife, DeeDee. This year’s parade grand marshals will be First Lt. Ray Parker, U.S. Army (Ret.) and his wife, Dr. Claudia Parker, Commander of the DAV Auxiliary Unit 86, Flagler County. For more information, visit www.palmcoastgov.com/starlightparade or call 386-9862323.

Palm Coast Church to present ‘The Messiah’’ Handel’s classic, “The Messiah,” will be performed at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 by the First Church Ensemble at First Church of Palm Coast. “The Messiah” will be conducted by Dr. Samuel Shingles, director of Choral Activities at the Paxon School for Advanced Studies and former choir director at Edward Waters College. Attendees are asked to donate $20 to defray the cost of the production. First Church, located at 91 North Old Kings Road, Palm Coast, can be contacted at 386446-5759.

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The high-school students were led on a life-changing spiritual adventure. walks. The participants enjoyed the free time to talk, play games, laugh and simply have fun. Based on the anonymous evaluations they submitted, the retreat was an outstanding success. Not only did they experience a life-changing weekend they wanted to participate in again, the students also desired to tell their friends about the program. The School of Religion at Bethune-Cookman University continues to provide exceptional academics, innovative leadership, and meaningful outreach initiatives. This is but one of the fine programs within the school. For more information, contact the B-CU Youth Theology Institute at 386-481-2712, or email EGG@ cookman.edu.

Authors to shine at book festival Director Donna M. Gray-Banks will provide a medley of events at the Seventh Annual F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival. Gray-Banks is proud to have radio personality JoJo O’Neal as the special guest from Star 94.5 FM for the festival’s Meet and Greet. That’s Jan. 19, 7 p.m., at the Midtown Cultural and Educational Center, 925 George Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach. Other entertainment for the Meet and Greet will include vocal-

ist Amy Alysia and the Soul Generation, master poet Devery Broox, II, and authors Brian Smith, Kentrell Martin, James Bennett, Keith Kareem Williams, Ann Marie Sorrell, Victoria Christopher Murray and Travis Hunter, plus 25 other authors from Georgia, Florida, New York, Houston, South Carolina and other hot spots. The admission is $25. The Seventh Annual Book Festival will be hosted by JoJo O’Neal and will again shine a spotlight on the authors on Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m., at the Midtown center in Daytona Beach. It also will feature the artistry of Anthony Armstrong, who will be exhibiting and selling his paintings. The admission cost is $3. Tickets for the events can be purchased through PayPal at Freshbookfestivals@gmail.com, or by emailing Freshbookfestivals@gmail.com.

Free for seniors The book festival is free for students with IDs, seniors 55 and older, teachers with IDs and book club members who are wearing their book club T-shirts. VITAS, a major festival sponsor, will be reviewing medications for seniors who have questions. Attendees can speak with VITAS nurses regarding any questions on medication; how often, and when should they be taken.

Don’t miss the combo Christmas Party/Membership Drive sponsored by the Afro-American Caribbean Heritage Organization (AACHO). Enjoy food, music and festive fun at no cost to current AACHO members, and only a $20 membership for non-members. AACHO president Vivian Richardson is inviting everyone! However, she needs to know the number of persons to expect on Dec. 19, 5 p.m., in the Realty Exchange meeting room in Island Walk Shopping Center, 300 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast. To RSVP, call 386-446-6935.

MOAS prepares for holiday event Engage in fun at the Family Festival of Trees sponsored by the Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS). The fun begins Dec. 9, 11 to 4 p.m., at the museum, 325 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Children’s Museum, and enjoy planetarium shows, docent museum tours, teddy bear story time, holiday entertainment, a special grandparents’ tea, and decorating holiday cookies. There also will be refreshments for sale. The Family Festival of Trees is sponsored by Bank of America. The cost is $5 per person. It is free for MOAS members. For further details, call the museum at 386-255-0285. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.

Celebrations Birthday wishes to First Lady Sylvia Mayhew, Nov. 30; David Freckleton, William “Bill” Day, Ernestine Logan, Dec. 5; and Lawrence Wettlin, Dec. 6.

The Links launch Rising Stars program The Daytona Beach Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is sponsoring a Rising Stars: Young Achievers program. African-American students in grades 9-12 have been selected to participate in this program. The goal of the Links is to partner with students and their families to help them succeed in transitioning from middle school to high school and to successfully complete the process for entering into a college or some type of training beyond high school and into chosen careers. Students are involved in activities and workshops and participate in both cultural and social events. The primary goals of this program are to mentor students, promote health and wellness, close the high school academic achievement gap, implement STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), introduce college readiness programs, promote historically Black colleges and universities, introduce financial literacy programs and award college scholarships. In addition, students will have the opportunity to earn community service hours.

Workshops, events Recently, the Rising Stars: Young Achievers participated in an orientation and two workshops, one of which was a panel of professionals with careers in the area of STEAM. The second workshop was on childhood obesity, a major focus of The Links, Incorporated, and good nutrition. In addition, the Rising Stars enjoyed a performance of Bethune-Cookman’s Orchesis Dance Ensemble held at the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center on Nov. 9. Rising Stars: Young Achievers attend the following high schools: Atlantic, Mainland, Seabreeze, and Spruce Creek.

About The Links The Daytona Beach Chapter of The Links, Incor-

These students were chosen for The Links’ Rising Stars: Young Achievers program. They are shown at a recent orientation. porated was chartered on Nov. 15, 1958, with 18 members. The chapter is proud of its record of service in the communities of Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties for 59 years. The Daytona Beach Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has a record of philanthropy in the community, making donations to and/or establishing partnerships with a long list of community causes and agencies.

County opens Human Services office at health department Volusia County has opened a small Human Services office in the Florida Department of Health building, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach. The office sees residents by appointment only who need assistance with electric, gas or propane utilities and live in Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Holly Hill, Ormond Beach, Port Orange or South Daytona. Residents seeking assistance with other services must apply through one of the other three Human Services offices. Call 386-736-5956 to

schedule an appointment. The county operates three additional Human Services offices at: •123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 101, DeLand (386736-5956) •107 E. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach (386-4233309) •775 Harley Strickland Blvd., Orange City (386775-5204) All four sites are open Monday through Friday. The New Smyrna Beach office opens at 8 a.m., while the other offices open at 7:30 a.m. Walk-ins are not seen in the New Smyrna Beach office. Residents may call 386-423-3309 to schedule an appointment in New Smyrna Beach.

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NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 6, 2017

Sisters rising – Black women’s votes in 2017 Virginia Governor-elect Ralph Northam is as dull as they come. Listening to him speak is about as exciting as watching paint dry. But he’s a Democrat who is mostly right on the issues. He served as lieutenant governor under the charismatic and focused Terry McAuliffe. President Barack Obama came to Virginia to campaign for him.

Excellent results Northam won the November election by double digits, defeating Republican Ed Gillespie whose campaign descended into racist ads reminiscent of our current president. Ninety-one percent of the African-American women who voted in this election voted for Northam. We’ll see if he recognizes this voting bloc when he takes office. Despite the fact that a recent poll indicated that AfricanAmerican women are less enamored with the Democratic Party than ever, we remain a reliable Democratic vote. Hillary Clinton garnered 94 percent of our vote in 2016, while 53 percent of White women voted for a man who boasted about grabbing women by the genitals. But Black women rarely get the respect or recognition that our votes indicate we deserve. Our vote is too often taken for granted even when it makes a major difference in elections.

More good results There is lots of good news from the 2017 elections. In New Jersey, State Assem-

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blywoman Sheila Oliver is lieutenant governor-elect. This longtime legislator and once speaker of New Jersey’s lower house will be part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s cabinet as commissioner of Community Affairs. In Virginia, Justin Fairfax is lieutenant governor-elect. The dynamic young African-American attorney is the first AfricanAmerican to win a statewide election since Gov. Doug Wilder. Interestingly, though Northam garnered such a large number of Black women’s votes, his treatment of Fairfax wasn’t always above-board. In one piece of endorsement literature, Fairfax was left off. Of course, there were subsequent apologies, but it will be interesting to see if Northam gives Fairfax as much responsibility as Murphy is giving Oliver in New Jersey.

Many other victories New Orleans had two Black women in the runoff for the mayor’s race, so no matter who won, New Orleans would have had its first woman mayor. But LaToya Cantrell’s victory is notable in that she bested former Municipal Justice Desiree Charbonnet, who had the support of

Biblical brainwashing and the ‘blind eye’ The 2016 film “Birth of a Nation” was released in a storm of controversy unrelated to the film itself. Whatever your opinion of the film or its maker, one cannot deny the relevance of the film as a medium of historical instruction and a study of human behavior. Although I was aware of the systemic treatment of slaves, I found it interesting to revisit that system which forced slaves to become the instruments of their own oppression.

‘Approved’ preaching The Nat Turner character was a compelling, charismatic and persuasive speaker. He was perfect as the slave-yard preacher who, through his words, personality and ‘approved’ biblical message, evoked from other slaves passive compliance to their masters’ will and acceptance of their own inferior humanity. When I was young, I thought that only Black slaves and some

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of their ancestors were conditioned by that system of biblical brainwashing. With the enlightenment of maturity and experience, I realized that while not necessarily victims, many whites – whether slaveholder or not – have willingly become captive to that same biblically-based myth of white-male superiority. As with slavery, they vigorously and viciously defend this myth and use biblical interpretations as justification for the situational ethics and intolerance that has become their basis for claiming “rightness” in all matters.

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‘No success without a successor:’ Urban League 25 “You are where you are today because you stand on somebody’s shoulders. And wherever you are heading, you cannot get there by yourself. If you stand on the shoulders of others, you have a reciprocal responsibility to live your life so that others may stand on your shoulders. It’s the quid pro quo of life. We exist temporarily through what we take, but we live forever through what we give.” – Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. When I began my career in public service 25 years ago, I was fortunate to have outstanding mentors and role models, most notably my own parents.

much of the Black political establishment, including Congressional Black Caucus Chairman and New Orleanian Cedric Richmond. Indeed, Cantrell is only the second person to win the mayor’s office without being a native of “The Big Easy.” Does this suggest that Black women voters are willing to rock the boat? Cantrell won with 60 percent of the vote! Charlotte has its first woman mayor in African-American Vi Lyles. Virginia elected two Latina women and a transgender woman to its House of Delegates. Four Black women serve on the Boston City Council. In Philadelphia, a civil rights lawyer who has represented Black Lives Matter will now serve as district attorney.

Feel-good wins Democrats, African-Americans, other people of color, and progressives enjoyed many other victories in these off-year elections. Some say these victories are a reaction to the repressive national climate. Others caution against taking one data point and turning it into a trend. In any case, even in resistance, it makes sense to take a moment to savor the victories, and also to appreciate the Black woman’s vote. As we move into 2018, two Black women are running serious campaigns for governor. In Georgia, state legislator Stacy Abrams is gaining national recognition for her race. In Maryland, policy analyst and

is the Alabama U.S. Senate race and allegations of sexual abuse of juvenile females by GOP candidate Roy Moore. While most believe or won’t declare these allegations false, roughly 50 percent of Alabama voters still support Moore. Some base their support on his Christian values. Others claim partisan loyalty to Republicans against Democrats. Under conventional norms, no reasoning could justify elevating an alleged pedophile to one of the most prestigious elected positions in the nation, but these are not conventional times. If true to their professed Christian beliefs, those supporting Moore would condemn him as a pedophile. If true to principled, ethical governance, those supporting Moore would choose his opponent or coalesce around a more suitable write-in candidate.

Why is this happening? So we must ask, “WHY? What quality does Moore possess that commands loyalty in the face of such disrepute?” Some say he’s being unjustly persecuted or that his contributions to Alabama supersede any

the era of Douglas Wilder, the first Black governor of Virginia, and Carol Mosely Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate.

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Ernest “Dutch” Morial and Sybil Morial were – and my mother continues to be – tireless activists and advocates for civil rights and social justice. I grew up in the movement, and was inspired by heroes such as Whitney M. Young, Roy Wilkins, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Dorothy Height. I first sought elected office in

The management guru Peter Drucker said, “There is no success without a successor,” and while I humbly pray that I may represent the success of my mentors and role models, I recognize that all of us are part of a continuum. We launched Urban League 25 to recognize and encourage the best and brightest leaders under 40 – the next generation of Dr. Mae Jemisons and Colin Powells and Barack Obamas. When I was appointed president of the National Urban League, I remember well that one of my concerns when I joined was whether we would be able

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founder of the Center for Global Policy Solutions think tank Maya Rockeymore Cummings has been blunt in her criticism of Gov. Larry Hogan, who claims distance from the current president, but travelled to Virginia to campaign for the racist Ed Gillespie.

Two tough battles Both women will have to win Democratic primaries in order to face off against Republican opponents, and both must clear high hurdles. In Maryland, Rockeymore has entered a crowded Democratic field that includes former NAACP President Ben Jealous and retiring Prince George’s County executive Rushern Baker. In Georgia, Stacy Abrams will face off against fellow legislator Stacey Evans, who is White. Where will the White women’s

become a reality. This has been proven to my satisfaction with the recent news report that, because they must now compete with minorities for jobs, Whites think they have become victims of discrimination.

to replace the giants of the movement – the disciples of Whitney M. Young – with people who are not only qualified and committed, but who also recognized the needs and the potential of a rapidly-changing political, technological and social landscape.

ees are those who are unwilling to accept the status quo. They are change agents who have reinvented business models for a new era. They believe unreachable summits do not exist. Their objective is simple yet ambitious: To redefine and power the digital revolution. In the coming weeks, we will begin soliciting nominations for our first Urban League 25 honorees. It’s a project that is close to my heart, and I look forward to celebrating the excellence that fuels not only our movement but our national institutions and culture.

Great success We have succeeded beyond my wildest dreams. Young people are joining the movement at an unprecedented rate, and several of our affiliate CEOs have risen from the ranks of our Young Professionals. It is these young men and women, and their counterparts in business, science, government and the arts, that we will to recognize with Urban League 25. From corporate to government to media and technology, Urban League 25 honor-

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of his ‘minor’ perversions. Others claim him victim to a double-standard of treatment without considering the criminal nature of the ‘alleged’ offense for which he or any other criminal sex offender should and could be punished. Like my fellow activist and cleric, Rev. Dr. William Barber, I believe that Moore supporters embrace a distorted religiosity which sacrifices, if you will, principled Christian behavior to the altar of racial superiority. All this is for the purpose of perpetuating racial dominance to whatever extent and/or for however long possible. There is a sense of urgency for those using their ‘Republican Christianity’ as justification for their situational ethics, as well as for those who are simply racist without the veil of Christianity. They demonstrate a fear of the impending demographic shift that will ultimately eliminate their numerical superiority. Consciously or subconsciously, they recognize that the “White privilege” they currently enjoy will dwindle into nothingness and their greatest fear – meritorious competition – will

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righten the holiday season for everyone on your shopping list with this sleigh full of gift ideas. With an assortment of thoughtful options, you can find everything you need to wrap up the seemingly endless quest of finding the right presents. Check those names off your list and find space under the tree for gifts ranging from boxes of baked goods or steaks to a robotic car that teaches kids about programing to wardrobe accessories like boots and watches and even a wireless tech accessory for tunes on the go. Find more gift ideas that can bring holiday cheer to everyone on your list at eLivingToday.com.

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Take the guesswork out of giving with The Kansas City Steak Company’s Filet Mignon Gift Box, which includes four 8-ounce Super Trimmed Filet Mignon, cut from the finest Midwestern beef available and hand-trimmed for upscale quality and flavor. Items arrive in a signature gift box with an Original Steak Seasoning packet and a Kansas City Steak Book. Use the code GIFTFORYOU for a discount and free shipping, and find more gift ideas at KansasCitySteaks.com.

Put science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects into motion this holiday season with the first calculator-controlled robotic car from Texas Instruments. Middle and high school students can program the TI-Innovator Rover using the TI graphing calculators they already own. The robotic car connects with the TI-Innovator Hub to help show kids that learning to program can be fun and easy. Learn more at education. ti.com/rover.

Bring a smile to a loved one’s face by giving the gift of a sweet treat this holiday season with Dancing Deer Baking Co.’s scratch-baked cookies and brownies. With a blend of traditional artisan baking and unique flavor combinations, these baked goods come in packaged gifts perfect for the holiday season, such as this Classic Deer Gift Hamper. Use the code DEERJOY at checkout for 30 percent off your holiday gift purchase, and find more information at dancingdeer.com.

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Sounds of the season Make sure those favorite holiday tunes are delivered the way they’re supposed to be heard with a pair of wireless, over-the-ear headphones. Available in multiple styles and colors, the headphones connect to your device via Bluetooth for wireless listening and buffer outside noise for immersive sound with maximum clarity and balance. In addition to controlling your music with the on-ear controls, many options allow the user to take calls directly from the headphones.

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From a day at the office to a holiday gathering with friends and family, a fashionable, functional watch can be essential to pulling any man’s wardrobe together. With analog and digital faces available as well as a variety of strap options – from stainless steel to leather or canvas – there’s an option to fit nearly every style. Some watches even feature smart technology that can automatically track activity and monitor text messages and emails.

With the holiday season comes cooler temperatures and, oftentimes, less-than-ideal conditions like snow and ice. Help keep the feet of the women on your list warm and dry with on-trend footwear that is as functional as it is fashionable. With styles ranging from leather to sheepskin to suede, a pair of fashionable winter boots can provide increased traction and cushioning while remaining durable, breathable and flexible.

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one to play and contribute. We just have to continue to work hard,” responded Kevin Beans. Dewarren Bolden added, “We have good chemistry and we all get along well together. I think our chemistry is better than past years. Everyone is working hard and committed.” The Sharks are a young team but they are tested. Howard noted,” We are going to play faster and defend better because of the quickness that we have with Jordan, Kevin, Kenny and others. We are young with two sophomore starters but most of our players have been playing varsity for two or three years.”

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Sharks still biting; looking to expand upon recent success BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

The Atlantic Sharks have been one of the best local boys’ basketball teams for the past two seasons. During that span, the Sharks posted a 50-8 overall record, including a 24-5 mark last season. This year, Atlantic once again fields one of the more talented teams. The team lost key players in star guard Stacy Beckton. Guards Lee Williams and DeAndre Harvey along with forward Tyresse Seals are also gone.

Some key players However, the Sharks return

with a talented team – junior guard Kevin Beans, junior center Dewarren Bolden, junior forward Anterrion Harrison and sophomore point guard Jordan Sears. Sears could be one of top local scorers. “It’s a big opportunity for not just me but also my team. I think as a team we’re better all around. We just have to work hard. We must play hard the entire game from start to finish,” Sears stated. Newcomers like sophomore guards Kenny Weatherspoon and Kendall Bean will help. “I think this group will be just as competitive as any team that I have coached. I feel because of the legacy that has developed

during my time here that the kids want to keep the winning tradition going. We’ve been competitive every year and I think this team is determined to do even better,” commented David Howard, Atlantic’s head coach.

‘A family atmosphere’ Howard is used to success on the court, which includes five years at Atlantic and 10 years at Spruce Creek. He also is the coach at Campbell Middle School, where he has won three county championships. “I love the game, just like the players. I’ve been able to create a family atmosphere. When kids feel like their team is a family, then they play and work harder

together, Howard explained. “I teach them to be their brother’s keeper and their family’s keeper. My coaching staff and I instill basketball discipline and respect, which transfers into the classroom and community. When kids respect you, they’ll go through a wall for you. They also know that they can depend upon me, so they go that extra mile.’’

Committed players The players like their chances and how the team is coming together. “We’re all committed. We have a lot of players who can handle the ball, score, defend and dish. We can rely on every-

To return to the playoffs, Atlantic must deal with their district foes in local teams like New Smyrna Beach, Mainland, Seabreeze, Father Lopez, Deltona and Pine Ridge. “Our district is going to be tremendous and very competitive this year. There are no easy nights, no nights off. Any team can bring it on any given night. It will be some good sellout games for the real true basketball fans. We also have a big game with Spruce Creek outside of district,” added Howard. Atlantic hasn’t played in the Final Four since 2007. To get there again and play for a state title will be tough.

‘Luck and blessings’ Despite recent strong teams, the Sharks lost in the first round of the playoffs last season and the second round the year before. “It is going to take a lot of luck and blessings. We also have to come out and compete at a high level. I think our downfall over the years when we’ve been at that level has been a lack of a strong inside presence,” Howard added. “Our guard play is as good as anybody, but I think once we get into the playoffs we have to play better inside. I think we have the guys who are determined and capable. I’ve won some middle school championships with some of these kids who now want to do it at a high school level.’’

Hilarious hoops The Original Harlem Globetrotters’ World Tour makes a stop at Daytona Beach’s Ocean Center on Dec. 9. Showtime: 4 p.m. Prepare to be amazed as the Globetrotters showcase basketball’s first 4-point line, located 30 feet from the basket – 6 feet, 3 inches beyond the top of the NBA’s current 3-point line. Tickets range from $18 to $75. More information: www. harlemglobetrotters. com.

Smith to start for Giants as Manning’s 210-game streak comes to an end BY PAT LEONARD NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/TNS

The Giants are benching Eli Manning to start Geno Smith on Sunday in Oakland and plan to play Davis Webb at some point late this season too. “Geno will start this week,” McAdoo said in a stateGeno ment Tuesday. Smith “Over the last five games, we will take a look at Geno, and we will also give Davis an opportunity.”

Manning has started 210 consecutive regular-season games, the second-longest streak by a quarterback in NFL history, behind Brett Favre’s 297. He has started every Giants game since Nov. 21, 2004, when he took over for veteran Kurt Warner in the 10th game of his rookie season.

A classy move Manning has also started 12 postseason games, and twice led the Giants to Super Bowl victories. He was given the option of starting against the Raiders to keep the streak alive, but declined. “Coach McAdoo told me I could continue to start while Geno and Davis are given an opportunity to play,” Manning said. “My feeling is that if you are going to play the other guys, play them. “Starting just to keep the streak going and knowing you won’t finish the game and have a chance to win it is pointless to me, and it tarnishes the streak. Like I always have, I will be ready to play if and when I am needed. I will help Geno and Davis prepare to play as well as they possibly can.”

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