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Just days before the primary in New Hampshire, Bethune-Cookman University created its own political buzz with an appearance on campus of Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and other GOP heavyweights. Priebus attended the fourth annual Black Republican Trailblazer Awards Luncheon held on Feb. 4 at B-CU, which honored former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Alphonso Jackson.
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Nominated by then-President George Bush, Jackson was appointed the HUD secretary in March 2004.
Pursuing the Black vote The theme of the luncheon, held at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center, was “Pursuing the Purpose.’’ More than 200 attended the event, which included elected GOP officials, state and county party chairs, community leaders and students. Over the years, the GOP has been criticized for a lack
‘Hot Lead, Cold Steel’ and much more Here’s a look at some of the Black History Month recognitions and events throughout February in Volusia and Flagler counties.
‘Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune: Still a Force Today’
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The West Volusia Historical Society sponsored a Black History Month prePlease see EVENTS, Page 6 sentation on Feb. 6, which included a Civil War re-enactment.
Editor’s note: The Daytona Times interviewed the Rev. Carl Brinkley in February 2013 as part of a Black History Month series on residents who had made great strides locally and nationally. Rev. Brinkley died on Feb. 2 at age 90. Here are excerpts from that interview. See his obituary on Page 2. BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF
Many in Daytona Beach know the Rev. Carl Brinkley as the long-
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time executive director of the Daytona Beach Housing Authority. Brinkley was born in 1925 and grew up in Newark, N.J., where he was one of few Black students attending the integrated Central Avenue Elementary and Junior High schools. In 1942, shortly after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, a 16-yearold Brinkley lied about his age and enlisted in the United States Marines. “I believed our enemy was Ja-
Emmett Till exhibit on display at local church In “Simeon’s Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till,’’ Simeon Wright recounts that he was in Money, Miss., when his cousin Emmett whistled at White cashier Carolyn Bryan. Wright was 12 at the time. He recalls that he was sharing a bed with his 14-year-old cousin when two White men Emmett burst into the house and Till dragged the teen away in the dead of the night. He was brutally beaten, then shot in the head. A traveling exhibit tells the tragic story of the teen and how his lynching sparked the Civil Rights Movement. That exhibit has made it to Daytona Beach and is now at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 703 George Engram Blvd, Daytona Beach. The Emmett Till Traveling Exhibit will be there until Feb. 29.
“Hot Lead, Cold Steel, Americans in uniform from Harper’s Ferry to Appomattox’’ is now on display at the African American Museum of Arts in DeLand. ’’The photographic exhibition is dedicated to African-Americans who fought in the American Civil War to achieve their own liberation. This exhibit begins with a commemoration of the five Black men who courageously participated in an armed attack on Harper’s Ferry, Virginia on On Oct. 16, 1859, led by radical anti-slavery abolitionist John Brown. An opening reception was held Feb. 6. The exhibit will be at the museum through March 26. Entrance and parking are free. The museum is at 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand For more information, contact Mary Allen at 386-736-4004 or art@africanmuseumdeland.org. The website is www.africanmuseumdeland.org.
Remembering Rev. Carl Brinkley as a pastor, deputy, CEO
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Blacks in Civil War exhibit
The West Volusia Historical Society will present a free lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 16, titled “Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune: Still a Force Today.’’ It will begin at 7 p.m. at the Conrad Research and Educational Center, 137 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand. Dr. Ashley Robertson, director of the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation and author of “Mary McLeod Bethune in Florida: Bringing Social Justice to the Sunshine State,’’ will give a presentation. Retired Lake Helen Educator Alzada Fowler is scheduled to share personal memories of Dr. Bethune’s influence. It is sponsored in part by the Volusia County Cultural Society, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and the City of DeLand.
of outreach to Blacks. An increased effort occurred after the 2012 election. In 2012, Republican nominee Mitt Romney captured just 6 percent of the Black vote. The RNC then launched renewed Black voter outreach efforts and opened Black voter engagement and registration officers in key swing states. It also began more aggressively reaching out to Black media. ““We’re dedicated to pursuing Dr. King’s dream of pursuing the promise of equal
English teacher Valencia Robinson, who organized the stop at the church, told the Daytona Times this week how she learned about the exhibit. “I was introduced to this traveling exhibit while taking a graduate course at Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss., in June of 2015. There I met both Wheeler Parker and Simeon Wright and listened as they told the story of Emmett’s untimely death,” Robinson told the Daytona Times. Parker, 16 at the time, was with him when they traveled from Chicago to Mississippi for a summer vacation to visit with family. Parker was Till’s cousin. Robinson said she also met FBI agent Please see EXHIBIT, Page 6
pan, and I was only another American who wanted to serve my country,” Brinkley said about why he enlisted.
From Marines to ministry In 1948, he arrived in Daytona Beach at age 23 to help his ailing grandparents. After his arrival, he got his “call” to be a preacher. “It was 3 o’clock in the morning,” Brinkley said in the 2013 interview with the Daytona Times. “The spirit said ‘Go preach my gospel.’ “ His grandmother, Liza Brinkley-Williams, according to Brinkley, was the only Black womPlease see BRINKLEY, Page 2
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Free SAT math prep available at Daytona State For Volusia and Flagler county school students preparing to sit for the SAT exam, Daytona State College’s Mathematics Department has scheduled six free math-prep sessions to help students feel more confident taking the test. The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test accepted by four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. The free SAT math-prep classes will be held on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., March 26 through April 30, on the Daytona Beach Campus, room 209, McKinnon Hall (building 600), 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Registration is recommended as the class is expected to fill up.
Dates and topics During each class, led by Daytona State mathematics faculty members, the students will receive a packet of problems pertaining to a specific topic. The students will work on the problems, which instructors will review and discuss, as well as answer questions. In addition, each session will feature a drawing for a TI Graphing Calculator, free to a lucky student. Class dates, topics and instructors are: March 26: Arithmetic (Gabi Booth) April 2: Algebra (Linda Waymire) April 9: Geometry (Dr. Jay Stryker) April 16: Statistics (Brianna Kurtz) April 23: Word Problems (Dr. Rodney Taylor) April 30: Practice Test (Robert Dwarika) For questions, contact Professor Erika Blanken at 386-506-3919 or Erika. Blanken@DaytonaState. edu.
Funds available for sickle cell services Volusia County has received $25,000 to provide sickle cell disease services in fiscal year 2015-1016. Children and family organizations may apply for funds. They must be incorporated in the State of Florida and registered with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a nonprofit tax-exempt or-
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an in town, other than her friend, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University, who owned her own car. Brinkley would eventually become good friends with Albert Bethune, the grandson and adopted son of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. “She (Dr. Bethune) asked me, ‘How would you like to be a deputy? I am tired of the harassment my girls are getting going downtown,’” Brinkley recalled.
Pioneer Volusia deputy In 1952, Brinkley would become the first fulltime Black deputy sheriff in Volusia County under Sheriff James Tucker. Brinkley shared that Tucker was not re-elected to a second four-year term because he hired Brinkley and other Black deputies. Brinkley recalled an editorial in the local daily newspaper when he was a deputy that said “if he arrested White people, he would be fired.” This upset Bethune who called for a meeting with Tucker. He assured her it was not true. Brinkley said Bethune was told by Tucker he could arrest anyone who violates the law. He further stated that he was a pallbearer at Bethune’s funeral in 1955, which he considered a great honor. Longtime CEO, pastor
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Dr. Willie Kimmons addresses the crowd gathered at the historic Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Port Orange on Feb. 9.
Port Orange observes its Black history The 13th Annual Freemanville Day Ceremony took place Tuesday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 941 N. Orange Ave., Port Orange. According to the city, the church is one of the last remains of Freemanville, which was a historically Black neighborhood in Port Orange. The Feb. 9 service observed Port Orange’s Black heritage. It was hosted in partnership with the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and the Port Orange Historical Trust. ganization and be able to demonstrate a minimum of one year of successful service delivery. Additional criteria regarding eligible services, agency capacity, and financial stability are also applicable. Services to be provided include, but are not limited to, education, counseling, case management, electrophoresis and supportive services. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. Feb. 19. They are available at www. volusia.org/community_ assistance/applications or by contacting Children and Families Program Coordinator Brittany Scott at bscott@volusia.org or 386736-5955, ext. 12959.
Tubman-King to present Love Concert Tubman-King Community Church is hosting its
After quitting the sheriff’s department, having reached the rank of sergeant, Brinkley would start his career with the Daytona Beach Housing Authority in the maintenance department. That was in 1958. He would retire 40 years later as the agency’s CEO and executive director. Ordained as a minister in 1948, Brinkley pastored at several African Methodist Episcopal churches in Port Orange, Bunnell, Sanford, Merritt Island and Altamonte Springs. His longest stint as a pastor would be at New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Ormond Beach from 1982 until he retired from preaching in 1995. Brinkley was called out of retirement in February 1999 to preach at Mt. Zion A.M.E. in DeLand for a few years. He says the reason he was called to so many churches is because he was known as a rebuilder and boasted that he left all his churches in good standing. “I don’t feel one would not have me back,” Brinkley remarked. His home was filled with more than 200 certificates, plaques and other honors. Although he has been recognized by many groups and organizations - both locally and nationally - Brinkley said he is most proud of the work he did as a minister. “This is my most gratifying position,” he added.
brary, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange. The maps will be displayed in print and digital formats. They are also available for review at http:// maps1.vcgov.org/FloodMaps/Prelim_FIRMs/Prelim_FIRMs.html. County residents may review the maps to see if their homes or businesses are affected by recent changes in designations of high-risk special flood hazard areas. Staffers will be available to explain how the changes may affect flood insurance premiums, the engineering behind the new maps, and the map adoption process. They also will provide information on flood insurance, engineering and development permit requirements, and how residents can file an appeal or protest if they think the maps have errors.
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Mrs. Alberta McCloud, the church matriarch, is shown with Dr. Kimmons, her godson.
annual Love Concert on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The Rev. John T. Long, III is the pastor. The church is located at 1090 George W. Engram Blvd, Daytona Beach.
Professor, attorney to discuss ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Dr. Andrew Gordon and Mary Jane Henderson will share insights into “To Kill a Mockingbird” as part of the Volusia County Public Library system’s Big Read program. Dr. Gordon, a professor emeritus of English at the University of Florida, will speak at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange. He will point out the similarities and differences be-
tween the movie and the novel, explore the novel’s meaning and societal impact, and discuss post-slavery segregation and racial conciliation. Henderson, a local attorney and former judge, will explain how criminal justice in the South has changed since the 1930s during a presentation at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave., DeLand. Reservations are not required for the free programs. The presentations are part of the Volusia County Public Library system’s Big Read program, which is celebrating “To Kill a Mockingbird” to Feb. 29. For a complete list of programs, visit www.volusialibrary. org/TheBigRead. The Big Read, which encourages community read-
OBITUARIES Rev. Carl Brinkley Funeral services for Rev. Carl Franklin Brinkley, 90, of Daytona Beach, who passed on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at his home, will be 9 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Rev. Nathan Mugala, Pastor, with Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Jr., Presiding Bishop, Eleventh Episcopal District, delivering the main eulogy. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church and from 7:30 a.m. until service time at Allen Chapel AME Church on Saturday. Rev. Brinkley was a retired minister of the 11th Episcopal district of the African Methodist Episcopal Church with over 60 years of dedicated service to the patrons of the A.M.E. church. Rev. Brinkley’s dedication to service and his community extends back to his strong ties with the late Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who embraced him as her son. He served as a pallbearer for the late Dr. Bethune, and continued to live her dream for many years thereafter. It was at the urging of Dr. Bethune, prior to her passing, that he became the first black deputy sheriff in Volusia County and soon advanced to become the first black sergeant for the Sheriff’s Office in the state of Florida, where he co-founded the Florida Association of Negro Deputy Sheriffs, which is the oldest black organization for law enforcement officers in the country. He later served as the first black executive director of public housing in Volusia County, and as the director of social services for the Daytona Beach Housing Authority. Amongst these distinguished accomplishments, Rev. Brinkley received many accolades from civic leaders for his relentless dedication to the improvement of life for the citizens of Volusia County and beyond.
ing through programs designed around a single book, offers grants through the National Endowment for the Arts. The Volusia County Public Library system received a $15,000 Big Read grant in 2015 and selected “To Kill a Mockingbird” because of its timeless themes of tolerance and compassion. For more information, call Karen Poulsen at 386248-1745.
County to display preliminary flood insurance rate maps Staffers from federal, state and local agencies will solicit public comments about preliminary coastal flood insurance rate maps during an informal open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Port Orange Regional Li-
Rev. Brinkley is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Emma Brinkley; eight children: Kristina Brinkley, Kristen Brinkley, Natasha Brinkley, Willie Purcell (Justine), Cheryl Sides, Harrison (Teleshia) Jones, III, Angela (Corey) Manuel, LaVerne (Dexter) Brown; a sister: Claudine Austin; 26 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four nieces, a nephew, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Willette Demartha Hill Funeral services for Ms. Willette Demartha Hill, 58, Bunnell, Fla., who passed on January 30, 2016 in Gainesville, Fla. will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Floyd William, Unity of Bibleway Church of God in Christ, delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 5-8:30, Friday, February 12, 2016 at RJ Gainous Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church on Saturday. Sister Hill was born in Daytona Beach to the late Willie Demarth Hill and Ella Mae Flynn-Reed. She was a 1972 graduate of Mainland High School and received an Associates Degree in cosmetology from Daytona Beach Community College and had become a certified nursing assistant. She worked for 43 years in retail with Coastal Retail Company, which later became Sunoco, Inc. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Unity of Bibleway COGIC. She is survived by her daughter: Rhanjill Hill-Smith (Wallace); sons: Ronnie Pittman, Jr. (Burnidine), Nicholas Hill, Sr., Reginald Hill, Sr. (Nicole); sister: Ronesther Reedhall; brothers: Marsellar Lowe, Jr. (Felicia), Richard Lowe, Joseph Lowe; stepbrother: Willie Axon (Virginia); seven grandchildren: Jakeshia Johnson, Ariana Hill, Naria Hill, Reginald Hill, Jr., Jovany Hill, Nicholas Hill, Jr. and Nijari Hill; best friends: Donna
After the open house and a 90-day public comment period, communities in Volusia County will have six months to adopt the new maps before they become effective. “This is a key local role, the next step to meet requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program,” said Emergency Management Director Jim Judge. “Adoption of the flood maps is local, just like any other process to create community ordinances, regulations and zoning codes.” Federally backed flood insurance will continue to be available to communities that adopt the new flood maps. Property owners will be able to purchase new policies, existing flood policies may be renewed, and federal disaster assistance may be provided to repair insurable buildings in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Volusia County and its municipalities, the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been working together on these maps for several years. For more information about the open house or the flood maps, contact Larry LaHue, senior planner with Volusia County’s Emergency Management Division, at 386-254-1500.
Jones, Linda Tukes, Barbara Hayes; other loving relatives and friends. Share condolences at www.rjgainousfuneralhome.com.
Brenda Lewis A memorial service for Ms. Brenda Lewis, 60, Daytona Beach, who passed on February 2, 2016, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Pentecost Church of God, with Pastor Davis of House of Prayer, officiating. A repast will follow at El Caribe Resort, 2125 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Ms. Lewis was born on Oct. 21, 1955 in Daytona Beach to George and Daisy Smalls. She attended the local schools and graduated from Mainland High School in 1972. She married the love of her life, Lenward “Bo” Lewis in 1972. She was employed as a dietary aide. She loved spending time with her friends and family and taking care of her mother. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lenward Lewis, and father: George Smalls, Sr. She is survived by her loving daughter: Portia C. King (James), three grandchildren: James King, Jr. (U.S. Navy), Shantisha Roscoe and Ron Roscoe; two great grandchildren: R’Yonna and Tristan; her mother: Daisy Smalls; two brothers: Vincent Smalls (La’Tasha), George Samlls, Jr.; four sisters: Betty Bryant, Joyce Gibson (Dave), Janice Green, Angela Holliman (Rick); mother-in-law: Betty Jones; sistersin-law: Belinda Lewis, De’Borah Lewis, Paula Lewis, Zabrina Jones, all of Daytona Beach; aunts: Annie Mae Kennedy (David), and Ruby Hosey of Riviera Beach, Fla.; three godchildren: Erica and Aaron Cauthen, Sherry Goodin (Lee); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Share condolences at www.rjgainousfuneralhome.com.
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Dr. Chau T. Phan of Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, Flagler Beach, congratulates the Rev. Dr. Danita Wofford Blow following an ecumenical service offered by the New York City Transit Retirees of Palm Coast.
Pastor urges return to the basics to help children understand history “It’s such an incredible privilege to be standing here on this morning. For I understand that this is a major endeavor for the people of Flagler County,” the Rev. Dr. Danita Wofford Blow said as keynote speaker for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) celebration, presented last month at the Palm Coast United Methodist Church (PCUMC). Chapter 2 of the New York City Transit Retirees of Palm Coast for years has been offering the MLK ecumenical service to the community. “We are here this day to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.,” said Rev. Blow. “We have to admit that we’ve forgotten some of the things that he has done and some of the ways that our people have done.” The congregation of innumerable size immersed into Rev. Blow’s message, while shouting “Hallelujah! Amen!” The preacher was speaking as a reminder of how far we had lapsed and gotten
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away from the everlasting remembrances of God’s marvelous works as well as the things that we are supposed to do when our leaders have left us. She answered the call, having taken the message from Joshua 3 and 4 - yet more precisely, a result of Joshua 4:4-7, which reads: “So Joshua called together the twelve men he had appointed from the Israelites, one from each tribe, and said to them, ‘Go over before the ark of the Lord your God into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you is to take up a stone on his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the Israel-
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What kind of stones do you have? “How did we get to a point where your child can be sitting right beside you and texting their nasty messages?” Rev. Blow asked. “...Right here in Flagler County, we have only a 51 percent graduation rate for our young people. Many of our children are dropping out of school because we have forgotten to take the stones up and carefully remember all of the stuff that we made it through. We were the ones even when we were enslaved who passed on knowledge. We were the ones who were in control; we were the gatekeepers of knowledge,” she preached. “How did we get to the point that our children have no clue about the great things that we’ve done? Because the Bible declares, you did not carry the stones,” Rev. Blow remarked. “If your children are not asking you about your life, if your children are not inquiring of you how it is that you made it over, then we are showing our children the wrong stuff. “If our children are asking, where did we get the shoes? If our children want to know where did we get the matte makeup?... If they are asking about bling, bling, and all kinds of things, we don’t have enough stones. The purpose of the teacher is to model for whom they teach,” she emphasized. “...I need you to ask your neighbor when was the last time that you told your children about the stone of Brown vs. the Board of Education? When was the last time that you told your children about Plessy vs. Ferguson? When was the last time that we told our children about the bombings in Alabama?” queried Rev. Blow. “...If our children are asking about the wrong stuff...they are speaking in the wrong way,” she said. If our children are not asking about the Lord Jesus Christ... The name that is above every name - the Prince of Peace, the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings, He who stayed in the grave for three days. But early Sunday morning, He got up with all power in His hands...“I need somebody to look at their neighbor and ask, ‘What kind of stones do you have?’” she preached.
Minister, counselor, wife and mom Rev. Blow, a native of Baltimore, Md., pursued a career in business, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Goucher College and a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Morgan State University. She is an ordained minister, earning a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Howard University School of Divinity. Rev. Blow serves with
Stetson students preparing tax returns Stetson University students who have been specially trained will again prepare income tax returns for individuals and families as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. “Students will be assisting those with a household income of $54,000 or less,” said Bonnie Holloway, visiting lecturer in Accounting. “This is a great way for students to apply the concepts they have learned in class to the real world.” Student volunteers will prepare returns on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m., now through April 14 in Room 318 of Stetson’s Lynn Business Center in the School of Business Administration, 345 N. Woodland Blvd. in DeLand. Returns will not be prepared during the students’ spring break, Feb. 29-March 4.
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ites, to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’ tell them that the flow of the Jordan was cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever.’”
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Returns are prepared by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the United Way by dialing 211 and then selecting option 2; wait for an operator to answer. “This program serves a need for both the community and the students,” said Hollo-
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her husband, the Rev. Dr. David Blow, who is youth minister of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Edwin Coffie, pastor. The Blows, who are parents of three boys, have a must-see TV ministry, airing Sundays, 5 a.m., on Bright House Networks, Channels 1045 and 19; DirecTV, 45; and AT&T U-verse, 45. Dr. Danita W. Blow provides short- and long-term personal coaching and counseling to married couples. She conducts workshops, seminars, and group sessions, and mentors those in all walks of life in various occupations and careers - from the stay-at-home mom, to the corporate executive, pastor’s wife, evangelist, and student. The clergy turned out, taking part in the service. The clergy participants were: the Rev. Dr. Kevin James, Sr., host pastor; the Rev. Gillard S. Glover, pastor, First Church of Palm Coast; the Rev. Sheryl Sumlin-Barclay, Parish Associate, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Palm Coast; Evangelist Faye Dadzie, Hope Fellowship Church, Daytona Beach; and the Rev. Edwin Coffie, pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Palm Coast. Others having a part in the celebration were: Marie McCray, President, New York City Transit Retirees of Palm Coast (NYCTROPC); Edmund G. Pinto, Jr., NYCTROPC; Paige Dashner-Long, PCUMC Music Director, along with the Ecumenical Choir and the Chamber Players of Palm Coast. Having immense impact was the Planning Committee: Thea Smith, James Hinson, Maynard Howell, Marie McCray, and Henry Smith. Samaritan Ministries, Inc. was earmarked as recipients of the love offering taken during the service.
Phones available for hearing impaired Special-needs phones will be available at the Flagler County NAACP meeting, scheduled for Feb. 23, 6 p.m. at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 U.S. 1 North, Palm Coast. Florida residents with mild to severe hearing loss are eligible to receive free, amplified cordless or corded phones from the non-profit Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) at a limit of one per client. Marion Poole will give away the phones to qualified candidates with hearing impairments. She is the outreach specialist for Easter Seals at Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services in Daytona Beach. FTRI clients can exchange their phone and stay connected if their hearing has changed, or their phone is not working properly. For further details, contact the Flagler County NAACP at 386-446-7822.
Edward Waters choir to perform in Flagler Nationally renowned Edward Waters College Choir will make an appearance in concert, Feb. 20, 4 p.m., at the First Church of Palm Coast. The choir has toured Florida, throughout the United States, Canada, and the Bahamas. It participates in “An Evening of Stars” traditionally sponsored by the United Negro College Fund. The choir has shared the stage with notables Stephanie Mills, Nancy Wilson, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles, Dottie Peoples and Al Jarreau. Come experience the artful, wonderfully skilled performance that transcends generations and will delight the heart. The ticket price is $20. Call the church at 386-446-5759 to reserve tickets as the choir continues to build the legacy. First Church - at 91 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast - is pastored by the Rev. Gillard S. Glover. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved.
Celebrations Birthday wishes to Lillian Gaddis, Feb. 12; Candace Price and Frank Quarterman, III; Feb. 14. way. “Local, qualifying families are receiving free tax preparation, and Stetson students gain experience applying accounting concepts to real life, while learning professionalism, courtesy, customer service and communication skills.” Students must have completed specialized training and passed certifying exams in order to prepare tax returns for the program, which is sponsored by the United Way of Volusia and Flagler counties, Stetson’s Center for Community Engagement and the Accounting Department in the School of Business Administration. VITA also is a service project of Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary association for accounting, finance and information systems students.
Required documents To have a return prepared, clients must bring photo IDs, their social security card (not just the number), their tax forms, information about health insurance coverage and other information. If filing jointly, both spouses must be present. Returns are generally filed electronically and refunds should be received within approximately 21 days. VITA volunteers do not prepare returns involving rental properties or income earned abroad.
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Black quarterbacks held to a different standard In a game an error-filled game in which neither star quarterback played particularly well, Cam Newton’s team lost Sunday to the Denver Broncos 24-10. Even so, he had a stellar season by all accounts. He was selected as a first-team All-Pro and received 48 of the 50 votes cast for league MVP. The undisputed leader of his team was clearly having fun on the field all year – at least until Sunday – and wasn’t shy about showing it. And that’s a breath of fresh air in the NFL, which some say stands for No Fun League. Newton has at least five different dances, and he races to end zone stands after scoring and flips the ball to a smiling, grateful kid.
One example Similar criticism is never leveled at quarterback Aaron Rodgers who performs the “Lambeau Leap” in the end zone stands after scoring a touchdown. While other teams are penalized for excessive celebrating, the NFL exempts Green Bay players from being disciplined for jumping in the stands after scoring. But officials are quick to penalize Black players. Although African-Americans comprise 65 percent of the NFL, they receive 91 percent of the unsportsmanlike conduct penalties assessed after touchdowns, according to a 2012 study titled, “The Hubris Penalty: Biased Responses to ‘Celebra-
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tion’ Displays of Black Football Players.” The authors, Robert Livingston and Erika V. Hall, noted of the celebrations, “This challenges Whites’ perceptions that they are and should be in charge. These perceptions and feelings often operate at an implicit or subconscious level. However, it is the Black player who ends up getting blamed, rather than whites’ implicit bias. “What is clear, however, both in our data and in many real-world scenarios, is that it’s perfectly fine for White males to show a lack of humility. People not only tolerate it, they often celebrate it.” Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a case in point. Rodgers’ patented posttouchdown championship belt celebration is not only tolerated; it has allowed him to laugh all the way to the bank when he films commercials for State Farm Insurance featuring the “Discount Double Check.”
Blacks benched Whites’ implicit bias may also account for Black quarterbacks being roughly twice as likely as
Leading the march toward criminal justice Bryan Stevenson’s inspiring and best-selling book “Just Mercy” shares some of the fruits of his lifelong fight to push our nation closer to true justice. In 2012, Stevenson won the landmark United States Supreme Court case Miller v. Alabama, banning mandatory sentences of life in prison without parole for children 17-years-old and younger. Until then, the United States was the only country in the world that routinely condemned children convicted of crimes as young as 13 and 14 to die in prison.
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crimes committed as children. A January 25 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Louisiana made clear that the Miller decision must be applied retroactively in every state. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the decision, “The opportunity for release will be afforded to those who demonstrate the truth of Miller’s central intuition – that children who commit even heinous crimes are capable of change.”
After that ruling, most states that had sentenced youths to mandatory life sentences gave them the opportunity to argue for reduced sentences or apply for parole. Seven did not. Three Florida story of these – Pennsylvania, LouisiOne of Bryan Stevenson’s searana, and Michigan – accounted ing stories in “Just Mercy” is about for more than 1,100 of the 1,200- a child sentenced to life in prison 1,500 inmates still imprisoned for without parole.
Black dollars don’t make sense Bernie Sanders raised $20 million with the average donation being just $27. What is wrong with Black folks? For decades, conscious Black leaders have cajoled, encouraged, admonished, and begged us to raise money among ourselves, a small amount from a lot of people the way Marcus Garvey did – which we love to brag about but never emulate. Why do we cloak ourselves in Garvey’s legacy of rallying millions of Black people and raising millions of dollars from Black folks, but do not pick up where he left off by pooling some of our tremendous annual income to help our own people?
Serious impact A massive pool of Black dollars could leverage reciproci-
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ty from politicians and from the marketplace. But it seems we’d rather just call radio talk shows and voice complaints about what the White man won’t let us do, or what he’s doing to us, or how corrupt his elections are, how we should pack up and leave (with no money, at that), and a myriad of other Black economic and political woes. If Bernie Sanders can raise $20 million in $27 increments, why can’t we do the same thing? I’ll tell you why; Black dollars don’t make any sense. We are so
White QBs to be benched, according to a study by Brian Volz, an economist at Assumption College. The abstract of the study provides this summary: “This study examines data from the 2001 to 2009 National Football League (NFL) seasons to determine whether Black quarterbacks face discrimination. When controlling for injury, age, experience, performance, team investment, backup quality, and bye weeks, Black quarterbacks are found to be 1.98-2.46 times more likely to be benched... When White quarterbacks are benched, the team improves by more than when Black quarterbacks are benched.” Many underestimate how hard Newton has worked to reach the top of his profession. “Cam Newton didn’t just stumble into becoming the NFL’s best player,” Associated Press sports writer Steve Reed observed. “Sure, he has all the physical attributes any quarterback could ask for – he’s 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds of muscle with a strong arm and wide receiver speed. He even has a million-dollar smile and the confidence of a player who has always been a winner. “‘People see him smiling, giving footballs away and dancing, but what they don’t see is that throughout the workweek the guy is just a machine,’ center Ryan Kalil said. “‘He’s incredible with the time he puts in.’”
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The off-field behavior of Newton and other Black quarterbacks is, like so many other things, is viewed through different lenses.
‘Marry her’ According to a story on ESPN.com, “On Dec. 30, Cam announced the birth of his first child, the boy he named Chosen. The mother, Kia Proctor, was described by Newton as his ‘longtime girlfriend.’ The announcement, made six days after the boy was born, hit the front page of the local papers (of course) and occasioned another finger-wagging letter to The Charlotte Observer (of course.) Patricia Broderick of Mooresville expressed her disappointment in Newton and suggested he marry the mother of
Ian Manuel pled guilty to armed robbery and attempted murder for a crime he committed with two older boys when he was 13. He was incarcerated at Apalachee Correctional Institution in Florida, an adult prison, and sent to solitary confinement: “Solitary confinement at Apalachee means living in a concrete box the size of a walk-in closet . . . If you shout or scream, your time in solitary is extended; if you hurt yourself by refusing to eat or mutilating your body, your time in solitary is extended . . . In solitary Ian became a self-described ‘cutter’; he would take anything sharp on his food tray to cut his wrists and arms just to watch himself bleed. “His mental health unraveled, and he attempted suicide several times. Each time he hurt himself or acted out, his time in isolation was extended. Ian spent 18 years in uninterrupted solitary confinement” – despite calls from even his victim about his inhumane confinement.
Louisiana, President Obama announced a ban on solitary confinement in the federal prison system for all children and youths, and for adults incarcerated for “low-level infractions” in an executive action that should serve as a model for all states and local jurisdictions. “…In America, we believe in redemption. We believe, in the words of Pope Francis, that ‘every human person is endowed with an inalienable dignity, and society can only benefit from the rehabilitation of those convicted of crimes.’ We believe that when people make mistakes, they deserve the opportunity to remake their lives. And if we can give them the hope of a better future, and a way to get back on their feet, then we will leave our children with a country that is safer, stronger and worthy of our highest ideals.” Reaching that vision of America – the one that believes in redemption and hope and equal justice for all – is the goal Bryan Stevenson has been striving for throughout his life. His critical victories over 30 years exonerating innoNot unique cent Death Row prisoners and The same day the U.S. Supreme helping ensure fairer treatment Court decided Montgomery v. for others, along with his earlier
focused on the current political prospects, and we have lost complete sight of what is really important and vital to our future: economic empowerment. On the other hand, I am proud to be a member of the One Million Conscious Black Voters and Contributors (OMCBV&C), a group of folks from 35 states who are not just talking about pooling resources but are actually doing it.
Doing it right Together, we have made a real difference in the lives of various Black folks; we have supported Black radio by buying advertisements and sponsoring individual shows, in addition to just listening and calling in. We support Black-owned businesses by buying their products and services, and we are committed to a collective approach to obtaining reciprocity in the public policy arena by voting as an unwavering bloc. We are dedicated to one anoth-
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All ‘broken’ He has said, “All of my clients are broken. They’ve been broken by poverty. They’ve been broken by racism. They’ve been broken by inequality. They’ve been broken by injustice…When you’re broken, you need grace. When you’re broken, you need love. When you’re broken, you need fellowship. When you’re broken, you need understanding. When you’re broken, you need vision.” Bryan Stevenson is unwavering in that vision and in lifting his voice of great moral clarity at the forefront of the struggle. Every new hard-earned and overdue victory should remind us all that we must keep moving towards greater justice for all.
Marian Wright Edelman is founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund (www. childrensdefense.org).
Politically and economically, we are in last place. Are we so complacent about our position in this nation that it has caused us to be paralyzed, frozen in our tracks, even at the thought of
James E. Clingman is the nation’s most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. Contact him at blackonomics.com.
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success before the U.S. Supreme Court that banned the execution of children, have convinced him you cannot make a difference and create justice until you get close to the people who are struggling.
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moving forward? Raising Cain instead of, or at least in addition to raising money to help ourselves, is a hopeless strategy for empowerment. Imagine one million conscious Black people pooling our money to fund the Harvest Institute or the political campaign of a candidate we “decided” would run. Our schools, museums, media, financial institutions, conferences, businesses, co-ops, movements, foundations, endowments, and any other Blackowned entity could all be funded by a committed group of conscious Black folks. Bernie did it. What’s holding us back? Go to www.iamoneofthemillion.com and let’s start taking care of ourselves. We can start with $27 each.
er and to our collective goals and objectives, and we will not break ranks simply to please some politician, nor will we succumb to their attempts to buy us off. Our funding pool is from the “work of our own hands,” as Martin Delany taught us. Our resolve is built on the shoulders of those strong elders who have made their transitions. We are organized and well on our way to becoming the largest group of conscious Black people in this nation. Most importantly we are about action, not rhetoric. We are willing to make the requisite sacrifices necessary to reach our goals of economic and political empowerment, and we have demonstrated that willingness through our actions.
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his child. ‘Congratulations would be in order,’ she wrote, ‘if he had been man enough to marry the mother of his child and make a home.’ “Well, of course she said that. Tom Brady can have a child out of wedlock – and leave the actress/mother for a supermodel before the baby was born – and not be blamed for the systemic deterioration of the American family and the scourge of fatherless households. For Newton, it was yet another lens through which to view him, as if maturity, greed and race weren’t enough.”
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Local youth participate in YMCA 5K at Speedway SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nearly 200 kids from around Volusia County were joined by YMCA staff and volunteers on Feb. 7 during the inaugural 5-21-0 5K, part of the Daytona Beach Lap the Track Half Marathon at the Daytona International Speedway. To prepare for the race, the Volusia Flagler Family YMCAs offered a running club program which taught children the fundamentals of running – form, pace, breathing, stretching, and more. “The Daytona Beach Lap the Track Half Marathon has a long standing history in the Volusia community, however, this is the inaugural year of the 5-2-1-0 5K and the Y is proud to be participating,’’ noted Teresa Rand, president and CEO of the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA. “Giving the kids in our community the op-
portunity to be active, healthy, and social is what we strive to do every day”. For many of the kids, this was their first 5K. Most of them ran alongside friends they made at the running club at their local Volusia Flagler YMCA. Race preparation, like all youth programs at the Y, included the 5-21-0 standards, which are: • Promoting the importance of easting five fruit/vegetable servings daily • Engaging in no more than two hours of recreational screen time • Participating in physical activity for at least one hour daily • Drinking no sugar sweetened beverages; choosing water instead Call Mica Lill to learn more about the Live Your Life Well Race Series at 386-738-9622, ext. 301, which is open to all no matter the running experience or ability.
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The inaugural 5-2-1-0 5K provided youth an opportunity be active, healthy, and social.
High heart disease risk for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
Studies have shown that if you have rheumatoid arthritis, your risk of developing heart disease is two to three times higher than people who do not have the disorder. Although the exact connection between the two conditions is unclear, a number of factors seem to play into the increased heart disease risk. Regular checkups, tests to check for heart problems, lifestyle changes and being able to recognize symptoms of heart disease can all help manage the risk.
What it is Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that causes swelling. It of-
ten affects the small joints in the hands and feet and causes joint tenderness, pain and stiffness. But the disorder can go beyond the joints, too, and that is part of the connection to heart disease. The inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis may cause changes within the walls of your arteries. That can make the arteries narrow, lowering blood flow and raising blood pressure. Also, plaque can build up in the arteries — a condition called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is related to the typical risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking. But in people with rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation may also trigger plaque formation. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the heart mus-
cle, too, making it stiff and reducing its ability to effectively pump blood. That makes the heart more prone to heart failure.
Side effects Drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can raise your risk of heart disease. For example, steroid medications are very effective at decreasing inflammation. However, in high doses over a long period of time, these medications can raise blood pressure, contribute to weight gain and raise cholesterol levels. All of these side effects can increase the likelihood of heart problems. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs often used to ease joint pain have been shown to have negative effects on blood pressure
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and overall heart disease, as well. Because people with rheumatoid arthritis are at high risk for heart problems, ongoing monitoring is key. Imaging exams and blood tests can help identify stiffness in the heart muscle and arteries, as well as early signs of artery blockages. If tests reveal these or other signs of heart disease, your health care provider can be proactive about treating them promptly.
Other factors It is also important to keep an eye on traditional heart disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If they rise, then you may need treatment to help keep them under control, mak-
ing it less likely that they will lead to heart problems. Managing the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis carefully can make a difference, too. For example, if steroids are part of your treatment plan, they should be used for the shortest amount of time possible, at the lowest dose possible. Make sure you understand the symptoms that may signal heart problems. In some people who have rheumatoid arthritis, symptoms of heart disease may not show up in the same way as they do in other people. Ask your doctor about symptoms to watch for.
Eat right, exercise Finally, work to maintain overall heart health. Follow a heart-healthy diet,
get to and stay at a healthy weight, reduce stress, get enough sleep and exercise regularly. Exercise can be challenging if your joints hurt from rheumatoid arthritis. If so, consider working with a physical therapist or an exercise physiologist to find the best exercise for you. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, ask your doctor about your risk for heart disease. Taking that risk into consideration, set up an ongoing care plan to monitor both your arthritis symptoms and your heart health. If possible, include a cardiologist and a rheumatologist on your care team. Together, they can help you lower your heart disease risk while managing rheumatoid arthritis.
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Palm Coast jazz breakfast is Feb. 13 The African American Cultural Society, Inc. will hold its 14th Annual Jazz Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 13 at The Cultural Center, 4422 US Highway 1 North, Palm Coast. Rob’s JazzExpress band will provide entertainment from 9 a.m. to noon. A full breakfast costing $20 will be available until 10:45 a.m. Reservations may be made at The Cultural Center, 386-447-7030 or online at aacspc.eventbrite.com. The event is open to the public. For details, contact John Reid at 386447-6098.
Genealogy classes continue Feb. 17 Beginners can learn how to explore their family trees at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, which offers the county’s most comprehensive genealogy resource collection. Genealogy librarian Kim Dolce will share information about online and print resources during these one-hour programs in the library auditorium: • Heritage Quest Online: 10 a.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 17 • America’s Historical Newspapers: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 The programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. For more information, call Kim Dolce at 386-257-6036, ext. 16315.
Coming soon: ‘Carmen Jones’ The 1954 classic movie “Carmen Jones,’’ starring Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte, will be shown Feb. 23 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Daytona Beach Library. More information: Call 386-257-6036, ext. 16235.
Volunteer Fest set for Feb. 27 Volunteers for Community Impact (VCI) will host its annual Volunteer Fest on Feb. 27. It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Volusia County Extension (next to the fairgrounds) in DeLand. Volunteer Fest will showcase volunteer opportunities available throughout Volusia County while providing a familyfriendly atmosphere that includes music, Zumba, food, face painting, balloon animals, moon bounce, children’s activities and door prizes. Attendees will have the opportunity to find volunteer opportunities available with various VCI nonprofit partners, nonprofit organizations and businesses. Admission is free and a complimentary lunch ill be provided by the Cabot Cheese Community Tour 2016. For more information or to be involved with this event, call 386-334-7826, ext. 116 or email rpaul@vcifl.org.
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college recruiters, financial institutions and employment professionals. Black heritage events in Orange City begin on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. with a talent and gospel program at Volusia International Bible Fellowship, 300 W. Blue Springs Ave. It will feature Faith Henderson and the Gospel Praise, Wanda Cobb, Ronald Freeman and the Singing Angels, and others. More information: www. ocaahf.com or call 407-3141033 or 407-456-0610.
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Black History Reality Program in Palm Coast The 13th Annual Youth Black History Reality program by the African American Cultural Center in Palm Coast is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 at The Cultural Center, 4422 U.S. Highway 1 North. This year’s theme of “The Struggle Continues” provides a stage for young people to communicate the contributions of prominent African-Americans. The program is free but donations will be accepted to support the center’s scholarship program. For more information, call 386-447-7030.
Civil rights lesson by Flagler AAUW Dr. Michael Butler, associate professor of history at Flagler College, will discuss the St. Augustine Civil Rights Movement at the Flagler County Branch of the American Association of University Women’s Feb.
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Author, re-enactor, storyteller and genealogist Mary Fears addresses the crowd during the West Volusia Historical Society Black History Month event on Feb. 6 in DeLand. 13 meeting. The St. Augustine Movement of 1963-1964 was a major event in St. Augustine’s long history and had a role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. at the Pine Lakes Golf Club, 400 Pine Lakes Parkway. Lunch is $17 and res-
ervations are required. To RSVP, call Sally Smeaton at 447-4137.
Bands, brain bowl, pies at Orange City festival The Sixth Annual Orange City African American Festival takes place
Feb. 26 and 27 at Mill Lake Park, 207 E. Blue Springs Ave., Orange City. It will include a battle of the bands, brain bowl tournament, poster contest, sweet potato pie bake off and entertainment featuring the Vibe Band. Health screenings will be available, and the festival will include
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Dale Killinger who spent two years full time investigating the murder in 2004 and Lent Rice, a retired FBI agent, about the case.
History of exhibit According to Delta State University, the late Dr. Henry Outlaw, a former employee with Delta State’s Del-
The documentary “Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of the Rebels’’ will be aired on Feb. 19 at 10 p.m. and Feb. 20 at 2 a.m. on Daytona State College’s channel, WDSC TV15. The documentary by Tony Buba is based on Marcus Rediker’s book, “The Amistad Rebellion: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom.’’ It chronicles a trip to Sierra Leone in 2013 to visit the home villages of the people who seized the slave schooner Amistad in 1839, to inter-
ta Center for Culture and Learning, obtained grant support through the Mississippi Humanities Council to collect a series of oral histories in 2005, 50 years after the murder. In the process, Outlaw set in motion a series of events that brought Emmett Till and his story back to the center stage for a new generation to discover. In 2007, university archivist Emily Jones used the interviews and documents uncovered through Outlaw’s research to create
the traveling exhibit, which debuted in Tupelo, Miss. The exhibit also was funded by the Mississippi Humanities Council. Since 2007, the Emmett Till Traveling Exhibit has visited countless cities and towns across the nation and been viewed by thousands of schoolchildren. To view the exhibit at Mount Carmel, call 386753-4526 or email robins o n v al e n c i a 0 1 @ g m ai l . com.
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Tribute to trailblazer In honoring Jackson, Priebus noted: “Today we honor the contributions of Secretary Alphonso Jackson, an extraordinary individual who pursued the promise of the American dream during a long and successful career in both the public and private sector. While staying true to Republican principles, Secretary Jackson went from marching for civil rights to creating strong, sustainable, and inclusive communities for all during
Remembering King, Bethune Jackson responded that he was humbled to be recognized. “I am blessed to have marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we fought tirelessly for civil rights,” Jackson stated. “It is special to receive this award at historic BethuneCookman University. Dr. Bethune will ever remain
an icon in American history. It is because of the determined sacrifice of trailblazers before me, like her and my friend Dr. King, that I’m able to be recognized today for my contributions to the country.” Dr. Edison Jackson, BCU’s president, gave remarks at the luncheon and RNC National Co-Chair Sharon Day gave a welcome. “I am proud and honored that the RNC has come to my home state of Florida and to the beautiful and historic campus of Bethune-Cookman University for this special event. Bethune-Cookman has always been one of the nation’s flagship historically Black universities and we are privileged to be here in honor of our Republican Trailblazers,’’ said Day, whose home base is Broward County.
Civil Rights exhibit explores pivotal moments An exhibit highlighting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement continues through April 17 at the Southeast Museum of Photography. “The Civil Rights Movement Restored’’ exhibit brings together images by seven documentary photographers taken from three distinct portfolios that captured pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement in America. The museum, a service of Daytona State College, is located at 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. (Mori Hosseini Center, Building 1200).
Former HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson shares a light moment with Dr. Edison Jackson, president of B-CU. his time leading HUD. “He dedicated his work to ensuring that all Americans, regardless of background, have equal opportunities to succeed and the chance to build a successful life. As we honor Secretary Jackson, a Black Republican trailblazer, we draw inspiration for building a better future and continue to pursue the promise of equal opportunity for all.’’
view elders about local memory of the case, and to search for the long-lost ruins of Lomboko, the slave trading factory where their cruel trans-Atlantic voyage began. The film uses the knowledge of villagers, fishermen, and truck drivers to recover a lost history from below in the struggle against slavery. For more information, visit www.DaytonaState. edu/WDSC.
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FEBRUARY 11 – FEBRUARY 17, 2016
BLACK HISTORY DECEMBER 14 - 20, 2006 M AMONTH YOR
BY GREGORY CLAY McClatchy-Tribune News Service
ost of us know prominent Black women in Hollywood — from Cicely Tyson to Halle Berry to Kerry Washington. We know superstar Black female athletes, such as the tennis-playing Williams sisters, and we remember bronze medal-winning figure skater Debi Thomas from the momentous Calgary Winter Olympics of 1988. But sports and entertainment aren’t the only arenas in which Black women have achieved. Here, we examine a historical roll call of Black women firsts and their legacies as we celebrate Black History Month and Women’s History Month with an eclectic and challenging trivia quiz.
1. Who was the first Black
woman named to a U.S. Cabinet position? A. Condoleezza Rice B. Alexis Herman C. Patricia Roberts Harris D. Hazel R. O’Leary
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Michelle Obama became the first Black first lady when Barack Michelle Obama Obama won the presidential election in 2008. At what college did she complete her undergraduate studies? A. Yale B. Princeton C. Illinois D. North Carolina
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Debi Thomas became the first Black woman to win a medal in a Winter Games when she captured the bronze in figure skating in 1988. What professional discipline did she enter after her skating career? A. Chiropractor B. Accountant C. Attorney D. Physician
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Who was the first Black woman to win a Nobel Prize in literature? A. Lorraine Hansberry B. Toni Morrison C. Alice Walker D. Maya Angelou
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Who was the first Black woman to moderate a U.S. presidential debate? A. Gwen Ifill B. Suzanne Malveaux C. Fredricka Whitfield D. Carole Simpson
6. Hal-
le Berry, in 2002, became the first Black woman to receive an Academy Award in the Best AcHalle tress categoBerry ry. Name the movie in which she appeared for said award. A. “Losing Isaiah” B. “Monster’s Ball” C. “Solomon & Sheba” D. “Gothika”
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Name the first Black woman to play for a Negro League baseball team. A. Althea Gibson B. Wilma Rudolph C. Toni Stone D. Wyomia Tyus
Surveying the historical and cultural contributions of Black women B. Archer Daniels Midland C. Hewlett-Packard D. Avon
11. Who was the first Black woman named Playboy Magazine’s Playmate of the Month? A. Halle Berry B. Vanessa Williams C. Jennifer Jackson D. Dorothy Dandridge
12. Vanessa James and Yan-
nick Bonheur became the first Black couple to compete in Winter Olympic pairs skating when
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Black female CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Name the company. A. Xerox
woman who was a nonsupermodel or a nonathlete to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition. A. Beyonce B. Rihanna C. Aaliyah D. Iman
woman to earn her pilot’s license? A. Bessie Coleman B. Mae Jemison C. Shirley Ann Jackson D. Ella Fitzgerald
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10. Ursula Burns is the first
13. Name the first Black
14. Who was the first Black
Who was the first Black female flight attendant? A. Ruth Carol Taylor B. Bessie Coleman C. Shirley Chisholm D. Aretha Franklin Vonetta Flowers became the first Black woman to win a gold medal in a Winter Olympics in the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City. In which sport did she participate in before bobsledding? A. Track and field B. Basketball C. Softball D. Soccer
they participated in the Vancouver Games in 2010. Which country did they represent in that Olympics? A. United States B. England C. Canada D. France
15. Alice Coachman became the first Black woman to win a gold medal in an Olympics. In what year did she win the gold? A. 1960 Rome B. 1936 Berlin C. 1948 London D. 1956 Melbourne
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Vanessa James and Yannick Bonheur compete in the ice skating pairs event at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia.
16. Name the first Black
woman to receive a Ph.D. from Duke University. A. Susan Rice B. Melissa Harris-Perry C. Michelle Bernard
D. Ida Stephens Owens
17. Who is the first Black
woman named to the NCAA’s College Football Playoff Selection Committee? A. Pam Oliver B. Jemele Hill C. Condoleezza Rice D. Lisa Salters
18. Who was the first Black
female millionaire in the United States? A. Nichelle Nichols B. Madam C. J. Walker C. Oprah Winfrey D. Judy Smith
19. Gabrielle Douglas be-
came the first Black woman to win a gold medal in the individual all-around gymnastics competition, during the 2012 London Olympic Games. What is her nickname? A. “Supergirl” B. “Ace” C. “Queen of the Mat” D. “Flying Squirrel”
20. Who was the first Black
female author to win a Pulitzer Prize? A. Gwendolyn Brooks B. Zora Neale Hurston C. Nikki Giovanni D. Terry McMillan SOURCES: BIOGRAPHY.COM, IMDB. COM, PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES, ESPN, HISTORY CHANNEL, PBS
7 ANSWERS 1. C. Patricia Roberts Harris was named secretary of housing and urban development in 1977 during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. 2. B. At Princeton, Michelle Obama majored in sociology with a minor in African-American studies, earning a B.A. in 1985. She received her law degree from Harvard in 1988. 3. D. Physician. Debi Thomas graduated from Stanford University in 1991 with a degree in engineering, then graduated from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1997. She performed her surgical residency at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Hospital and an orthopedic surgery residency at the Martin Luther King Jr./Charles Drew University Medical Center in South Central Los Angeles. 4. B. Toni Morrison won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1993 for the body of her work “characterized by visionary force and poetic import.” 5. D. Carole Simpson moderated a debate in 1992 between U.S. presidential candidates George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot. 6. B. Halle Berry played the role of Leticia Musgrove, the troubled wife of an executed murderer in “Monster’s Ball.” Her performance was awarded the National Board of Review and the Screen Actors Guild best-actress awards. In a most interesting coincidence, she became the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress when earlier in her career, she portrayed Dorothy Dandridge, the first Black woman nominated for Best Actress. 7. C. Toni “Tomboy” Stone played second base for the Indianapolis Clowns in 1953. She even got a hit off legendary pitcher Satchel Paige. 8. A. Ruth Carol Taylor became the first Black flight attendant in 1958, working for Mohawk Airlines. 9. A. Vonetta Flowers initially participated in track and field as a sprinter and long jumper. Flowers originally aimed to compete in the Summer Games, but, after several failed attempts at the trials, she switched to bobsledding, teaming with Jill Bakken to take the gold in the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. 10. A. Ursula Burns, who grew up in a housing project in New York City, replaced Anne Mulcahy in 2009 as CEO of Xerox, the world’s largest maker of highspeed color printers. A math whiz, Burns earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University in 1981. 11. C. Jennifer Jackson became the first Black woman to appear as Playmate of the Month for the March 1965 issue. She later became a social worker; her twin sister, Janice, also worked as a Playboy Bunny. 12. D. Vanessa James and Yannick Bonheur represented France. They placed 14th in the competition. 13. A. Singer Beyonce created a major buzz in 2007 when she appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition. 14. A. Bessie Coleman received an international pilot’s license in 1921 in France instead of the United States because of segregationist laws in America. 15. C. Alice Coachman won the high jump in the 1948 London Games with a height of 5 feet, 6 1/8 inches. In fact, she was the only U.S. woman to win a track and field gold medal in that games; Coachman’s dominance was so pronounced that she won the AAU outdoor high jump championships from 1939 to 1948. She was only 25 in 1948, so imagine how many medals she would have won had the 1940 and 1944 Summer Olympics not been canceled because of World War II. 16. D. Ida Stephens Owens received a Ph.D. in physiology in 1967 from the Duke Graduate School. 17. C. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, also an accomplished figure skater and classical pianist, was named to the 13-person panel that determines the four teams that will play in major college football’s playoff system. 18. B. Sarah Breedlove, also known as Madam C. J. Walker, was a U.S. entrepreneur and philanthropist who earned her million-dollar fortune by developing and marketing beauty and hair-care products for Black women. She died in 1919 at age 52, amassing her wealth several decades before Oprah. 19. D. Gabrielle Douglas was nicknamed the “Flying Squirrel” because of her acrobatic performances on the uneven bars. 20. A. Gwendolyn Brooks, in 1950, won a Pulitzer Prize for poetry with her book, “Annie Allen.”
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B-CU’s track stars shine at New York invitational SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats shined last weekend during their first elite indoor event in New York City. The Wildcats had a number of top-10 finishes at the Armory Track Invitational on Feb. 5 and 6 at the New Balance Track & Field Center. “The Armory Invitation is the biggest regular season indoor meet on our schedule,” said Donald Cooper, B-CU Director of Track & Field. “We were fortunate to have our Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lynn Thompson, and our Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance Reginald Thomas there to support us. “We were also blessed to have alumni from the New York area to come out and support us. We always look to do well there because it makes a statement about how competitive we are. I was pleased as we came away with stellar perfor-
mances across the board.”
Jumpers soar The men’s track and field team had an exceptional showing in the annual event. Kenneth Fisher and Michael Tiller both led the way for the Wildcats, finishing first in their respective events. “Our jumpers had a phenomenal weekend,” expressed Cooper. “Kenneth Fisher claimed a win in the long jump and thirdplace finish in the triple jump, which also happened to be a new personal best. (Mike) Tiller collected a win in the triple jump and new personal best in the high jump. And then Nicholas Williams and Demetrius Rooks both had great performances in both the long jump and triple jump.” Tiller won the triple jump event with a measuring distance of 15.94m. He also placed fourth in the high jump with a distance of 2.04m.
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Bethune-Cookman’s track team had a good showing Feb. 5 and 6 at the Armory Track Invitational in New York City.
More victories After having a great recent showing at the Camel City Invitational, Fisher (East Point, Ga.) was yet again victorious for the Cats. He finished with a first-place finish in the long jump on a distance of 7.42m, and a third place finish in the triple jump.
Fisher’s finish in the triple jump was a career best for him with 15.35m measurement. Ed’Ricus Williams placed sixth in the high jump with a distance of 2.03m. “Kareem Fair and Henrick Bailey positioned themselves near the top of the conference with their
performance in the 60m, where Fair finished seventh in the final,” added Cooper. “Jonathan Moore ran an outstanding race in the 400m, where he placed third overall with a new personal best indoor time.” Moore garnered a thirdplace victory in the 400m dash with a time of 48.16 seconds. Fair placed seventh in the 60m (6.85). Meanwhile, Bailey finished sixth in the 60m with a time of 6.83 overall. On the women’s side, Summer Brown and Quamecha Morrison had career best performances. “Quamecha Morrison ran a new personal best in the 200m, and also ran well in the 60m,” said Cooper. “Summer Brown had a break through weekend in both the triple jump and 60 hurdles with personal bests in both.”
Other top performers Barry Kimbrough finished 18th in the shot put (14.02m)
Wildcats win their own bowling event SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Bethune-Cookman bowling team bounced back from an early defeat on Sunday to win the 2016 Wildcat Invitational championship at Sunshine Bowling Center in DeLand. The five team field included host B-CU, Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Florida A&M and Sacred Heart. The three-day annual invitational concluded Sunday with a tournament beginning at 10 a.m. The tournament consisted of a Best 4-of-7 Baker match system to determine this
year’s champion. In the opening match, Bethune-Cookman took on top-seed Sacred Heart, who earned the seeding after knocking down the most pins through the first two days of Baker and Traditional matches, respectively. The Wildcats fell in a tough contest by a 4-2 score, despite leading the match, 2-1. The Pioneers claimed a 169-160 victory in the fourth game to even the match, before winning the last two games, respectively.
Defeated Alabama, then Sacred Heart B-CU faced off against Alabama State in the next match, defeating the Hornets by a 4-1 line, earning a spot in the title match. In the rematch against Sacred Heart for the championship, the Wildcats and Pioneers went backand-forth for much of the match. Finally, in the fifth game, B-CU used a strong game from all five bowlers, including three strikes from Amyre Tensley to move ahead for good. BCU began the sixth and final game with strikes in
five of the first six frames to run away with the win. Courtney McGinn of Sacred Heart was named the Wildcat Invitational Most Valuable Player. McGinn held a 199 average across five games on Saturday. She was followed by FAMU’s Jenna Naclerio, Bethune-Cookman’s tandem of Rebecca Goodwin and Jasmine April, as well as Sacred Heart’s Lauren Hoffman to round out alltournament team.
Tallahassee next With B-CU taking the tournament champion-
Qamecha Morrison finished 12th in high jump (1.60m) Nicholas Wlliams finished ninth and tenth in the long jump and triple jump (7.18m) (14.72m) Demetrius Rooks placed 11th in long jump and triple jump (7.04m) (14.68m) Summer Brown finished 13th in the triple jump (11.98m) “There is still a lot we need to fine tune in a very short time in order to be competitive with the outstanding teams in our conference,” continued Coper. “It will take everyone who has qualified for the indoor conference championships to believe in the coaches and execute effectively in order for us to have success.” Bethune-Cookman gets back to action this weekend, traveling to the MEAC Indoor Championships. The event began Feb. 11 in Landover, Md.
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BethuneCookman’s bowling team members show off their winning plaques. COURTESY OF B-CU ATHLETICS
ship, Sacred Heart served as the runner-up, followed by Alabama State, Florida A&M and Alabama A&M, respectfully. The Wildcats will return to action Feb. 27-28, traveling to the third MEAC
Southern Division event of the 2015-16 campaign. The final Southern Division slate will be hosted by Florida A&M in Tallahassee.
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