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B-CU first HBCU to sign agreement with SBA
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Small Business Administration to expand access to loan programs BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
Borrowers and lenders of loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration will have greater access to capital and less paperwork as a result of a proposed regulation aimed at streamlining the SBA application process, an administrator
for the agency said this week. The announcement comes as Bethune-Cookman University Interim President Dr. Edison Jackson signs an agreement with the SBA, another example that he is laying roots to become the university’s next full-time president if asked by the school’s Board of Trustees at their next meeting this month to take on the job. A story that appeared in last Friday’s Florida Courier (sister newspaper of the Daytona Times) stated that Jackson would accept the position full time if asked by the board.
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Access to capital On Feb. 14, Jackson met with Cassius Butts, regional administrator for the SBA. Jackson, along with Butts and Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, the North Florida district director, signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM). SBA helps develop thousands of small businesses each year by providing access to start-up and expansion capital, counseling, training, surety bonding, business and home disaster mitigation loans and government contracting opportunities. Jackson reiterated to business students who were at the signing
that they are his first priority. “Our goal is to produce worldclass graduates. We want you to be proud you matriculated from here that you are prepared for the world. Stop thinking you have to work for someone else and that is your only choice,” Jackson said. “Dream the impossible. Get rid of dream killers. Winners run with winners,” Jackson told students.
Milestone for B-CU B-CU is the first of 59 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the Southeast to enter into an agreement with the
Attorney relates Daytona’s segregated times in new novel ‘White Sugar, Brown Sugar’
BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
There was a time when Blacks living in Daytona Beach could not go across the bridge to the city’s beachside unless they were working in someone’s house as a maid, working as a yard man, cooking n a restaurant or cleaning hotel rooms for tourists. Attorney Mike Pyle remembers those segregated times and has written a novel titled “White Sugar, Brown Sugar” using the city and that Editor’s time period note: During in the 1950s Black and 1960s History as the setMonth, the ting for the Daytona book. Times shares Pyle said the stories of the book is some area about the residents friendship who have of two boys made great – one Black, strides the other locally and White – and nationally. how their relationship defied the odds of race and time. “I decided I wanted to have a Black character in the book late. I saw similarities and differences how people of different social and cultural backgrounds, with different incomes could go through drug abuse and alcoholism. I wanted to show somebody with money and somebody without money ending up in the same situation,” Pyle explained.
‘Didn’t understand racism’ Pyle, 59, uses the pen name E.G. Tripp, which he and his
Small Business administration to promote small, minority-owned businesses, according to Butts. Dr. Weldon Blake, B-CU’s Business Department chair, was instrumental in coordinating the SAM. Butts said HBCUs and their faculty serve as the foundation for strong and thriving communities. “This partnership will foster young entrepreneurship, especially in minority communities,” Butts noted. Jackson said the partnership with SBA is a milestone for B-CU. Please see b-cu, Page 2
Black race fans don’t let lack of diversity keep them from 500 BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com
father also was an attorney. Pyle said his father, who was a long way from being a civil rights activist, quickly told the person “that kind of language was not tolerated in his house.” The attorney also remembered when Dr. Martin Luther King came to St. Augustine.
Each year, the Daytona 500 and events leading up to the big race attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and brings in nearly $2 billion into the local economy. On Sunday, Blacks who attended the Sunday Daytona 500 were talking about the excitement of the event even though Saturday’s harrowing crash had cast a pall over weekend activities. The Nationwide Series race, which took place at the Daytona International Speedway (DIS) a day before the Daytona 500, made headlines due to a major crash. A car went flying into a front section of the grandstands injuring more than 30 people and hospitalizing 15. NASCAR has opened up an investigation into the crash to check safety measures but three people have retained Orlandobased law firm Morgan & Morgan for legal representation. The Daytona Times had learned of no lawsuit being filed by its Wednesday night deadline. Attorney Matt Morgan of Morgan & Morgan announced the hiring on Twitter Monday night. The tweet read: “BREAKING: My firm has been retained by three individuals who were injured at the NASCAR race this past weekend. -- @MattMorganESQ.” Morgan told ESPN.com on Tuesday that no lawsuits had been filed, but he was gathering information for the individuals to “pursue their claim for damages against the entities responsible for the injuries.”
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Above: Attorney Mike Pyle, who was born and raised in Daytona, uses the pen name E.G. Tripp in his novel. Left: Daytona Beach is the setting for a book about the friendship of a Black boy and White boy.
daughter came up with. He was born and raised in Daytona Beach and says though the characters in the book are fictitious, they are based on his life and people he met on his journey to becoming a successful attorney in the area. The White character in the book is Jude and Roosevelt is
his Black friend. Jude is loosely based on Pyle’s life.
Remembers MLK’s arrest In an interview with the Daytona Times, Pyle remembered hearing someone visiting their house and used the word “nigger,’’ which his father heard. His
No eminent domain for those affected by Orange Avenue project BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
Many of the approximately 150 people at the John H Dickerson for a discussion on the overhaul of Orange Avenue were concerned about one thing. Will Daytona Beach be using eminent domain to buy their private property for the $19.5 mil-
lion project? Daytona Beach Public Works Director Ron McLemore, project manager for the construction project, calmed their fears. He said there are no plans to do any construction renovations outside of city and county property in which the street and sidewalks already exist. McLemore left the door open to the possibility of the city us-
ing eminent domain, saying construction of Orange Avenue from Nova Road to Beach Street is being done so that a future commission can expand or widen the thoroughfare if they choose to do so.
Frontage stays same He said the city is not taking any frontage from property owners. Sidewalks will be widened
within the right of way. McLemore also noted that Orange Avenue from Nova Road to the railroad tracks is two lanes and 50 feet wide. Residents asked about a bicycle path on the strip and turn lanes at every intersection. McLemore said such suggestions are not in the design but will be considered. In reference to widening Or-
ange Avenue from Nova Road to the railroad track, McLemore said since there are no funds in the current budget to purchase frontage; requests to have construction of this area go from two lanes to four lanes would kill the project.
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Greater Friendship to fast, pray in preparation for Spring Revival BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will begin fasting and praying next week for five days building up to its annual Spring Revival, which will run from March 11-13. Dr. Darien K. Bolden of Jacksonville, senior pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach, and the president of the Moderators Auxiliary of the Florida General Baptist Convention, will be the guest evangelist. Members of the church and community are being asked to fast and pray March 4-8 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. eating only fruits, vegetables and drinking water, which is known as the
Dr. Darien K. Bolden will be the guest evangelist. “Daniel Fast.” More ambitious members can participate in a more traditional “straight fast,” which means they will only consume water and broth during the time periods of the fast. Participants are urged to govern to the fast appropriate for their health.
‘Maximum Impact’ Before the beginning of
the actual revival March 11, the church will conduct prayer meetings March 4-6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Different ministries of the church will be in charge of the prayer meetings including ministers, deacons and deaconesses on Monday; trustees, ushers and The Brotherhood on Tuesday and the Women’s Missionary Union, the Youth Department and W.I.R.E.D., the college ministry on Wednesday. Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is located at 539 George W. Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach. “Year of Faithful Witness with Maximum Impact” is the revival theme and the worship service will feature guest churches, gospel choirs and singing.
Free Losing 2 Gain wellness expo takes place Saturday at B-CU BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
The Losing 2 Gain Health and Wellness Expo is scheduled March 2 at BethuneCookman University’s Center for Civic Engagement on International Speedway Boulevard. The event is being sponsored by the school’s Office of Intramural & Recreational Programs and is free and open to the public. Cynthia Gray, who works for the university, said the purpose of the event is to help area residents get rid of old, unhealthy behaviors and gain a new attitude about getting and staying healthy.
Expo schedule The expo will begin at 10 a.m. with a
Zumba class, which will last an hour. At 11 a.m. Joan Royal, a registered nurse, is scheduled to speak followed by a lecture at 11:30 a.m. from Dr. Paula Foust, an OB/GYN. At noon, there will be a health cooking class followed at 1 p.m. with a yoga class. Residents also will have an opportunity to ask Dr. Carol Tanner-St. James questions they have about their health. Ida Wright, Volusia County School Board member and Daytona Beach Commissioner Paula Reed are scheduled to be there to greet residents.
Fingerprinting, screenings Daytona Beach Police will be making fingerprints of children to give to their parents. Fingerprints are used to help identify and locate a missing child to help return them home safely. Also taking place during the expo will be a fire safety demonstration, depression and suicide screening, blood pressure checks, BMI (body mass index) checks, massage therapy and sickle cell screening, In addition, the Volusia County Health Department will be providing information about their services. For more information, contact Cynthia Gray at 386-481-2172.
B-CU from Page 1 “With the signing of this agreement, B-CU will be able to help the community that surrounds our campus, but more importantly, give our students the tools and resources they need to become successful entrepreneurs,” he explained.
Early exposure to B-CU Butts, from Philadelphia, was raised in Orlando. He said in an interview with the Daytona Times that his first exposure to an HBCU was a visit to BethuneCookman while in high school. Butts graduated from Morehouse College and then earned a graduate degree from Clark Atlanta University’s School of Public Administration. He is responsible for delivery of SBA programs in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Prior to joining SBA, Butts was employed as one of three chiefs of the Real Estate Owned Division with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he began his career as a Presidential Management Fellow in 2002. Butts founded CB Consulting Group, LLC, which focused on helping small business entrepreneurs
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Participants at the SBA signing included (left to right) Dr. Weldon Blake, chair of B-CU’s School of Business; Hiram Powell, B-CU Provost; Aubrey Long, dean of the School of Business; Cassius Butts, SBA regional administrator; B-CU Interim President Dr. Edison Jackson and Wilfredo Gonzalez, SBA’s district director. create their business dreams. He enjoys his job as regional administrator for SBA because he is able to give back and reach out to others following in his footsteps. “I hope we touch someone’s life. You will take care of us one day,” said Butts to a room full of business majors who witnessed the signing of the SAM. Butts also had advice for the students. “I followed my passion. Passion is your purpose, purpose is your plan,” he remarked.
Community outreach coming Jackson said that once BCU students are exposed to what SBA is all about, the plan is “to go out in the community, tutoring, training – talk to them (Daytona Beach residents) about becoming entrepreneurs.” There is currently no SBA office in Daytona Beach. Butts said residents will now be able to go to B-CU for information on how to seek SBA’s help. “We need to make sure more people know about
SBA. If they are not able to come to the office, we will reach out to them,” Butts stated. “If we empower students, we can empower the community,” he continued.
‘Streamlining and simplifying’ SBA Administrator Karen Mills said in a press release this week that fewer regulations will streamline applications and ensure program integrity through enhanced oversight. “Streamlining and sim-
section of Orange Avenue won’t get completed,” Jamison noted.
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Residents listen to a presentation about the overhaul of Orange Avenue.
DOMAIN from Page 1 member of the Second Avenue Merchants Association, remembers when reconstruction of Second Avenue (now Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard) contributed to the closing of more than two-dozen business because patrons of the businesses had trouble getting to them. She said that forced a number of businesses on the thoroughfare out of business. McLemore said there is no compensation in the budget for businesses that will lose money.
During construction, McLemore said the city’s goal is to keep access to businesses and private property owners. “It’s going to be a challenge, but we are going to get it done. We must have maintenance of traffic plan. The plan has to be filed,” McLemore remarked.
Payment plan The city has applied for a $13,143,000 loan from the state of Florida’s Revolving Funds to do the project. In addition, a $4,697,000 Florida Department of Transportation grant and a $1,660,000 Volusia County grant will go toward the project.
Dr. Irma Browne Jamison, a member of the Midtown Area Redevelopment Board, asked about $1 million out of its CRA (community redevelopment area) funds that have been set aside to be used in case the cost of project exceeds $19.5 million. Jamison wanted to know why no CRA funds are being pulled from other redevelopment area’s coffers. “There are no CRA funds in this project at all,” McLemore responded. Jamison also said she wants the construction to begin at Nova Road. “If it (construction) starts at Beach Street and they run out of funds, our
McLemore said it is yet to be determined which end the city will be starting constructions due to a number of issues that will have to be addressed by engineers and designers of the project. He said reconstruction of the road is scheduled to start in December and is projected to last two years. “It is a very complex project. That is why it will take two years,” said McLemore, noting that all the utilities underneath the street are aged and collapsing, and have to be addressed. Construction will fix sewage leaking into water tables.
plifying has been a key focus of our agency over the last few years. The changes are the latest steps to reduce paperwork burden, with our eye on the larger goal of expanding access to capital and giving entrepreneurs and small business owners the financial resources to grow and create jobs,” she said. “Specifically, these proposed regulations will provide greater access to capital through our two largest loan programs, while also reducing risk to taxpayer dollars.”
The SBA proposes the new measures after extensive consultations with lenders and borrowers to identify the greatest challenges they face and find ways to reduce barriers to making and accessing loans, while still maintaining strict oversight. For comprehensive information on the new rules and their benefits, visit http://www.sba.gov/content/revised-oca-regulations-504-and-7a-loanprogram.
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McLemore pointed out that historically Orange Avenue has high incidents of accidents, noting two people were killed in traffic accidents in the last five years. The city’s goal for Orange Avenue is to optimize the quality of life and the economic development potential of Midtown through improved infrastructure. He added that the roadway surface will be improved, guaranteeing a smoother ride for residents and no potholes or flooding. Amenities that will be improved include enhanced walkability, wider sidewalks, replacement of underground utilities, elimination of pole conflicts in sidewalks, decorative lighting poles and fixtures along with decorative crosswalks and decorative traffic signal masts.
Questions were raised by blind residents and others with disabilities who want walk signals that are audible on all four corners of intersections with traffic lights. McLemore said street and sidewalk lighting will be enhanced along with improved signalization with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant sidewalks and crosswalks, audible signal controls for visually impaired, and touch signal controls for the hearing impaired. Thomas Huger, Daytona Beach’s Facilities Construction and Maintenance Manager, is the citizen liaison and contact person for community. He can be reached by calling the Public Works Department at 386-671-8600.
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Afro-American Caribbean organization hosts festival Each February, hundreds of visitors attend the Black Heritage Festival, created 32 years ago by the Afro-American Caribbean Heritage Organization (AACHO). They’ve curated the itinerary, mixing music, dance, inspirational speeches, and vendors. They’ve imbued passion for appreciating the cultural contributions of African-Americans and African-Caribbean Americans. They’ve advanced international, interracial, and interfaith understanding. The festival showcased its recent venue at the African American Cultural Society. “I think it’s worthwhile,” asserted Joan Dabney. “I think Vivian is doing a good job, Vivian especially Richardson by bringing it (the festival) here at the Center.” AACHO President Vivian Richardson matched the best fit - meaning Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts, City Councilman William Lewis, County Commissioner
Nate McLaughlin and Florida Heritage Crossroads President Barbara Kelly. It’s noteworthy that while Richardson is the president of the Afro-American Caribbean Heritage Organization (AACHO), she is also the chairman of the Board of Directors of the African American Cultural Society (AACS). The presentation in addition touted Flagler County Deputy Larry Jones, African American Cultural Society President Edmund G. Pinto, Jr., the Rev. Gillard S. Glover, First Church; and Grenadian Association President/festival deejay Ronald Robinson. “I think it’s marvelous seeing the activities, culture, and music,” affirmed Moretta Hinson. The festival took on the appearances of the Flagler School of Dance, Daughters of Miriam Dancers, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; and Jukido Academy. Visitors felt it was worthwhile, having been moved by the presentations.
Church hosting free seminars Look out for the interest of each family member.
Shown above are some of the Daughters of Miriam dancing to present a cultural contribution at the festival.
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By Jeroline D. Mccarthy | Daytona Times The First Church of Palm Coast is hosting a series of free family-centered seminars - Communications, Money and Finance, Parenting and more! Studies show that most of what we say is not really heard or understood. So join First Church on March 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., for the
Communications seminar, the first in the series, which will show more effective ways to communicate. The series is free; seating is limited, and lunch and child care will be provided. So reserve your seat today at 386-446-5759. The First Church is located at 91 Old Kings Road
BRIEFS Emergency Operations, 9-1-1 center open house set for Saturday
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The Gwendolyn Howard White Elephant Sale, a Women’s Day event at the First Church of Palm Coast, will be held March 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is a memorial tribute to Howard, who started the commodity exchange with other fund-raisers for unprecedented support to the church. Clothing, bric-a-brac, home decor, and other merchandise will be for sale, including the purchase of reter can hold 90 support staff during disasters. Features include hightech communications and energy systems, a news media broadcast room, citizens information center, ham radio center, 80-foot backup radio tower, backup generators, helicopter pad, meeting rooms, kitchen, and bunk rooms for men and women. The building has been designed to withstand 180 mph winds and an EF3 tornado. For more information about the open house, contact Community Information Manager Joanne Magley at 386-822-5062, ext. 12689. •••
Area seniors invited to free special events, educational seminars Sterling Court, an independent retirement community is hosting a number of events, activities and seminars free and open to the public in March at 1001 Alabaster Way, Deltona. The events include: • March 8 at 2 p.m.: Let’s Talk Seniors, a session on fraud prevention. • March 9 at 3 p.m.: Pot of Gold Bingo. Refreshments afterward. • March 10 at noon: An
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Mt. Calvary celebrates Women’s Day The Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Palm Coast will host its annual Women’s Day service on March 10 at 11 a.m., 75 Pine Lakes Parkway South, Palm Coast. Evangelist Faye Dadzie of Joy River Baptist Church in Elgin, Ill. will be the speaker. More information: 386-44710:31 AM5719.
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Spacious, state-of-theart and sturdy are some of the words being used to describe the county’s new Emergency Operations and Sheriff’s Communications Center, which will be unveiled during a public open house from 1 to 4 p.m. March 2. Residents are invited to tour the $21 million, 43,000-square-foot facility and view vehicles from some of the county’s emergency response agencies, including the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Volusia County Fire Services and EVAC Ambulance. The new center will house the countywide 9-11 dispatch center and the emergency operations center, which provides central location for officials to make strategic decisions during emergencies such as hurricanes, wildfires, civil unrest and mass casualty incidents. The 6,500-square-foot dispatch center has 50 consoles for dispatchers, while the 4,000-square-foot emergency operations cen-
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Café Talk Overview The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia announces the Strengthening Families, Protective Factors and Café Talk Overview. The focus will be to increase family involvement and promote favorable
outcomes for the children and families of the community. The overview will be held from March on 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler/Volusia, 230 North Beach St. Register at www.elcfv.org or call 386-323-2400 ext. 162. Mt. Bethel to host Gospel Explosion In celebration of Mt. Bethel Baptist Institutional Church’s 54th Tribes’ Day, the tribes of Dan and Reuben and Mt. Bethel are hosting a Gospel Explosion March 2 at 2 p.m., 700 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. B-CU chorale to perform The Bethune-Cookman
freshments. In addition, tables may be rented at $15 each to sell merchandise. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved.
Happy Birthday to You! Birthday wishes to: Jennie Timmons, Feb. 28; Sybil Dodson-Lucas, March 2; Carmel Hooke, March 3. Happy anniversary to Dr. Irving and Mrs. Christine Robinson, Feb. 28. Irish-themed, chef-prepared meal. To RSVP or for more information: call Sterling Court at 386-775-8004. •••
Community outreach event to benefit food bank The WyoTech campus in Ormond Beach will host an open house and community outreach event to collect donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank, a group that distributes food to 105 partner agencies and 70 food pantries in Volusia County. Free to the public, this event for families will be held March 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 470 Destination Daytona Lane, Ormond Beach. It will include a community cookout and a live broadcast from WHOG radio. “The gap between what’s been collected and what’s needed is bigger than ever before,” said Susan Clark, director of the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia in Deland. “We’re weathering a big food crisis. We have two big food drives every year and both we’re notably down in poundage.” The WyoTech campus has over 700 students and more than 110 employees. University Concert Chorale will perform a medley of songs at 2 p.m. March 2 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Reservations are not required. More information: 386-257-6036, ext. 16264. Free movies at Deltona Amphitheater The Deltona Regional Library will present two films in the open-air setting of the Deltona Amphitheater, 2150 Eustace Ave., starting at 7 p.m. March 2 and 9. Moviegoers may bring snacks, beverages, folding chairs and seat cushions. More information: 386-789-7207 or visit www.volusia.org. Women’s Day at Lyonia Women can learn about yoga, nutrition, business etiquette and more during a Women’s Day celebration 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9 at the Lyonia Environmental Center. Registration is required and may be made by calling 386-789-7207, ext. 253.
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Obama targeting Hispanics, but not Blacks I have been extremely critical of President Obama for using the Black community as his personal political pawn. I have been just as critical of the Black community’s acceptance of that treatment. There are so many other issues I would like to write about — Africa, economics, international trade, etc. – but I feel compelled to speak out when there is an injustice being perpetrated against my community, especially from within.
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The Black apologists that Obama met with last week often criticize me for being too hard on Obama. They say he can’t do anything overtly targeting Blacks because Whites will think he is being partial. But it’s OK for Whites to think Obama is being partial to Hispanics and homosexuals when he pushes legislation that they are interested in.
Last week, Obama did a drive by meeting with the usual cast of Black, media appointed leaders — Al Sharpton, Ben Jealous, etc. Nothing unusual about that. But, what I did find unusual was the stated purpose of the meeting. According to the White House, the purpose was to discuss Obama’s “plan to strengthen the economy for the middle class and continue to build ladders of opportunity for those striving to get there.” Once again there was not one businessman at the table, even though the stated purpose of the meeting was to discuss the economy. The Black apologists that Obama met with last week often criticize me for being too hard on Obama. They say he can’t do anything overtly targeting Blacks because Whites will think he is being partial. But it’s OK for Whites to think Obama is being partial to Hispanics and homosexuals couraging companies to invest in when he pushes legislation that disadvantaged neighborhoods. they are interested in. The president also reiterated his call to reform education by exBuilding ladders panding universal pre-K for every So, I bring to your attention two child as a way to significantly destatements issued by the White crease the achievement gap. House, one after meeting with “The President and the leaders Blacks last week and the other af- expressed a shared concern about ter meeting with Hispanics last the need to implement commonmonth. sense improvements to the voting The statement that was re- process because our democracy leased by the White House said works best when every American after the president met with Black eligible to vote has the opportuleaders: “The President met with nity to cast their ballot and make African-American leaders yesterday in the Roosevelt Room at the their voices heard. “The President called on the White House to continue their dileaders to continue the nationalogue on his plan to strengthen al dialogue on the need for a balthe economy for the middle class and continue to build ladders of anced approach to deficit reducopportunity for those striving to tion. He stressed the harm that the automatic cuts known as the get there. “The President reiterated his sequester will have on thousands commitment to supporting poli- of jobs while cutting services to cies that will directly impact those children, seniors, mental wellhardest hit by the economic crisis ness programs, small businesses, by making sure that America is a and those in our military. “The President praised the parmagnet for jobs, increasing access to job training programs, partner- ticipants for their steadfast leading with high-poverty communi- ership on a broad range of issues ties to help them rebuild, and en- critical to improving the economy
and strengthening our country. The leaders in attendance also highlighted their goals to continue to build momentum for Congress to act in the best interests of the American people by supporting policies that help move our country forward.” Hardly sounds like a Black Agenda.
Blacks vs. Hispanics Now examine the statement released by the White House after the meeting last month with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus: “The president and senior administration officials met this morning with leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss the need to make things fairer for and grow the middle class by fixing our broken immigration system so everyone plays by the same rules. The President thanked the members for their long standing leadership on the issue, and reiterated that this is a top legislative priority. “The President was pleased to hear from CHC members and noted that they share the same vision, including that any legislation must include a path to earned citizenship. The President further noted that there is no excuse for stalling or delay. The President made it clear he will continue to lead on this issue, and that he looks forward to working with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and other key Members of Congress in a bipartisan process to move this debate forward at the earliest possible opportunity. “The President will be traveling to Nevada on Tuesday to redouble the Administration’s efforts to work with Congress to fix the broken immigration system this year.” There you have it: President Obama is stuck on his rising tide lifts all boats when he speaks with Blacks. Yet, when he talks to Hispanics, he says the “I”-word –immigration. He then talks about creating a path to citizenship and says it will be one of his top legislative priorities. I rest my case.
Raynard Jackson is president and CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, LLC., a Washington, D.C.-based public relations/government affairs firm. He can be reached at www.raynardjackson.com. You can also follow him on Twitter at raynard1223. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.
What killed President Kennedy and Trayvon Martin? Tuesday, Feb. 26 marked one year since 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed by a gun wielded by self-appointed neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman after he saw Trayvon walking home from a 7-Eleven with a bag of Skittles and bottle of Arizona iced tea. Black children, youths, and families know first-hand that the killing of Black children by gun violence is not new but a relentlessly unreported and under-reported plague that has been disproportionately snuffing out Black child lives for a very long time. Fifteen percent of children and teens are Black but 45 percent of all children and youths killed by guns in 2010 were Black. Black boys 15 to 19 years old were 28 times more likely than White boys the same age to be killed in a gun homicide. Shortly after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote that it was time for our nation to do some soul-searching, and while the question “Who killed President Kennedy?” was important, answering the question “What killed President Kennedy?” was even more critical.
Morally inclement climate Dr. King believed the answer was that “our late President was assassinated by a morally inclement climate”: “It is a climate filled with heavy torrents of false accusation, jostling winds of hatred, and raging storms of violence. It is a climate where men cannot disagree without being disagreeable, and where they express dissent through violence and murder. It is
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the same climate that murdered Medgar Evers in Mississippi and six innocent Negro children in Birmingham, Alabama.” Dr. King further noted that the undercurrents of hatred and violence that made up this morally inclement climate were fueled by our cultural embrace of guns: “By our readiness to allow arms to be purchased at will and fired at whim, by allowing our movie and television screens to teach our children that the hero is one who masters the art of shooting and the technique of killing, by allowing all these developments, we have created an atmosphere in which violence and hatred have become popular pastimes.”
Walking while Black The same winds of hatred, storms of violence, and easy access to and glorification of guns that Dr. King believed killed President Kennedy would soon also kill Dr. King. Fifty years after Dr. King described our morally inclement climate, the outward signs of racial intolerance and hatred have undoubtedly diminished but there are still far too many reminders of the dangers lurking everywhere that devastate us all – like Trayvon’s senseless death for walking home while Black. Between 1963, when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and 2010, nearly 60,000 Black children and teens were killed by
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guns, more than 1,200 every year for 48 years. This is 17 times the number of reported lynchings of Black Americans of all ages since 1882 but we have not had an equivalent Black community anti-lynching movement to save our children from gun violence.
Blacks kill Blacks While there are troubling undertones of racial suspicion and fear in Trayvon Martin’s killing which must be addressed as justice is sought, the fact is that most Black young people murdered by guns are killed by Black shooters – just as most White children and teens murdered by guns are killed by White shooters. Sadly, the tragedies of Tucson, Aurora, Newtown and elsewhere made clear that none of us are safe anywhere or immune to the pervasive threat of gun violence. We are all in the same boat and must act together to stop the plague of violence. Gun safety laws that only apply in one city or state can’t fully stop our national epidemic of gun proliferation and violence any better than we can stop a flu epidemic by vaccinating one family. We must struggle together to stop gun violence and to change the morally inclement climate that Dr. King warned about if we are going to protect all of our nation’s children everywhere.
Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children’s Defense Fund. For more information go to www.childrensdefense.org. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.
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Edward Robinson: An unknown giant My offering to Black History Month is dedicated to a man whom I knew and by whom I had the pleasure of seeing history being made right before my eyes. His words rang out in prose and song on the initial occasion of our meeting in Philadelphia in 1999. On many occasions thereafter, I was blessed to share meals with him, listen to his speeches, learn from his wisdom, and enjoy the splendor and “shade” of this tall, deep-rooted, majestic tree known as Edward Robinson, Ph.D. (1918-2012) Not as well-known as other Black historical figures but equally important, Robinson is known for his unrelenting dedication and commitment to teaching the history of the African continent, with a very special emphasis on assuring that our young people know and appreciate their African history. My limited knowledge of this giant will certainly not limit everyone from knowing more about him because there is an upcoming television docudrama on his life and work planned to be released in this summer.
Race esteem Co-author of the book, “Journey of the Songhai People,’’ Robinson always emphasized the importance of Black people dealing with the problems we face rather than their symptoms. One major problem he always reminded us of is that we (and others) have been programmed to hate everything African about ourselves. He worked hard, through writing, lecturing, and film to teach us African history; he had a unique sense of self-love and an exceptional ability to connect with people. His mantra centered on “race esteem” among Black people. Robinson believed very strongly in African-centered education and worked for years to get the curriculum he developed taught in the Philadelphia public school system. As a result, he was successful in making the teaching of African history mandatory for the 180,000 student population.
Teach African history Mentor to brothers and sisters of all ages, Robinson always made time to assist others with their programs, projects, and initiatives. He was a central figure in the formation of the MATAH Network, a Black-owned and operated national distribution
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company, founded in 1996 by Kenneth Bridges and Al Wellington and comprising thousands of members across the country. Robinson was unapologetically African centered and worked every day to share his knowledge with his protégés and the general public. To that end, he developed and nurtured relationships with individuals and organizations, which propelled him to prominence in a variety of local and national educational, economic, professional, and social circles.
Defining ourselves An author, vocalist, corporate CEO, professor, and teacher, Ed Robinson is definitely someone you should know, not only for Black History Month but for the rest of your life. And you should teach your children about him as well in an effort to replicate and sustain the work he began. He understood how important it is for us to love ourselves, to value ourselves, to respect ourselves, and to learn about ourselves. He understood more than most the power and importance of self-determination and defining ourselves rather than allowing others to define us. For the majority of his 94 years, Robinson worked toward one goal: To effect a positive change of attitude toward the ancestral value of people of African descent by the total world society by dramatically exposing the beauty, grandeur, and sophistication of ancient Egypt and the Songhai Empire. There is and African aphorism that states: Until lions have their own historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter. Robinson was a lion and we must be his historians; we must tell his story; we must glorify this lion – our lion – because the hunter never will. See www.drrobinson.org for more information on the life of this elder.
Jim Clingman is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and can be reached through his website, blackonomics.com. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.
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Get moving for Heart Health Month By Jan Jarvis Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Unless you live on another planet or under a rock, you probably know by now how important exercise is to overall fitness and heart health. It is a message that is hard to escape these days. There is plenty of research to suggest that exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers. It can also help lower high blood pressure and lift your mood. And it has been shown to improve
self-esteem and help with weight loss. Yet despite the many studies backing the role exercise plays in heart health, a lot of adults aren’t listening. Two-thirds of them are considered overweight and one-third fall into the obese category with a body mass index over 30. For many, getting fit and healthy might seem like an unachievable goal, but experts say you don’t have to spend hours at the gym to see the benefits of exercise. A minimum of 30 minutes of cardio exercise can do the trick.
“It doesn’t matter what type, as long as you do it,” said Dr. Daniel Clearfield, Cowtown Medical director and a sports medicine and primary-care physician. “Ideally, you should do it five days a week, but even two is beneficial.” Casual exercising is not going to do the trick, said Dr. Benjamin Levine, director of the Institute of Exercise and Environmental Medicine at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources. It has to be something that you are committed to doing on a regular basis. “Exercise should be part of hygiene, just like brushing your teeth,” said Levine, who is also a professor of medicine and cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Running and swimming are excellent. But cycling, walking on a treadmill or working out on an elliptical can also be benefi-
cial. Even yoga or tai chi can make a difference if the workout is strenuous enough to elevate your heart rate. Any combination of endurance exercises that get the large muscle groups moving is going to get results. Whatever exercise you choose, you should be moving enough to produce a sweat. Runners should be moving at a clip that is fast enough to make talking possible but not easy. A Zumba class can get you the same results, if you are moving fast enough. “Anything that gets your heart rate up, makes you sweat a little and makes you short of breath,” Levine said. To improve your overall health and keep your ticker pumping effectively, add strength and stretching exercises to a cardio routine one or two days a week.
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No need to spend hours at the gym to get fit, 30 minutes of cardio exercise a day is all you need to improve your heart health Yoga is great for stretching, and you can build strength with or without the use of weights. Commit to exercising regularly and your body will respond. The heart is a muscle, so you want to strengthen it, but you also want to tone the arteries around the heart, just like you would tone your arms, Clearfield said. “When you work your biceps, you’ll find it easier to lift things,” he said. “It’s the same thing with your heart.” With regular exercise, the heart starts pumping more efficiently and your stamina improves. That can pay off in big ways. If someone is sedentary and one day has to run hard to catch a bus, he may end up having a heart attack, Levine says, as an example. “But for someone who is fit, that’s barely a blip,” he said.
Although the younger you start exercising, the better, you are never too old to get into shape. Someone who is really committed to fitness when they are young could have a heart that is as youthful as a 30-year-old later in life. If you start at 70, you won’t be able to protect against arteriosclerosis, but you can protect your heart against sudden death and see the health benefits of regular exercise, such as lower blood pressure, Levine said. It takes about six weeks to start seeing an improvement in physical fitness, but the payoff continues over a lifetime, Clearfield said. “Exercise is great at combating obesity and keeping the heart healthy,” he said. “In the long run that can mean more years of life.”
Learn to measure your heart rate
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Knowing your heart rate will help you know how hard to push yourself when working out. If you’re just starting to exercise, you’ll find your heart has to work hard to keep up with your body’s needs for oxygen and blood. Then, the more you work out, the more efficient your aerobic system will get, and the more you will need to challenge yourself. The easiest way to measure your heart rate is to wear a monitor. You can also go online and find a calculator at sites such as www.mayoclinic.org . One easy method is to subtract your age from 220 (226 for women) to calculate your maximum heart rate. Then find your training zones based on that number. Here is another option: 1. Find your heartbeat on the carotid artery in your neck by placing your index finger on the side of your neck, between the middle of your collarbone and your jaw line. 2. Count the beats for a full 60 seconds or count for six seconds and add a zero at the end. 3. The longer you count, the more accu-
Heartbeat 101 Many people do not measure their own pulse during exercise because they are unable to do it easily, effectively or accurately.
Two good pulse points Feel with index and middle fingertips of right hand (left if you are left-handed) and press gently
Throat on Inner wrist toward thumb © MCT Source: “The Whartons’ Cardio-Fitness Book” by Jim and Phil Wharton
rate the reading.
Count the number of heartbeats during part of a TRAINING ZONES minute, then multiply; use any •ofHealthy heart zone (warmthese methods
up) — 50-60 percent of maximum heart rate: This zone helps decrease body fat, blood pressure and cholesterol. The percent of fat calories burned is 85 percent. • Fitness zone (fat-burning) — 60-70 percent of maximum heart rate: This zone is more intense and burns more total calories. The percent of fat cal-
left side of neck (right side if you are left-handed), just behind windpipe
ories is still 85 percent. • Aerobic zone (endurance training) — 70-80 percent Multiply by 4of 15 seconds heart maximum rate: This (or multiply by 2,zone (1/4 will minute) improve your cardiovascuthen double that) lar and respiratory system and increase the strength of your heart. 20 seconds Multiply by 3 • Anaerobic zone (perfor(1/3 minute) mance training) — 80-90 percent of maximum heart rate: In this zone, your endurance im30 seconds proves and youMultiply will be by able 2 to (1/2 fightminute) fatigue. You’ll burn more calories, 15 percent from fat.
Expert tips on starting a healthy, heart-wise exercise routine We asked three fitness pros from a Fort Worth, Texas, YMCA to demonstrate three ways to kick off a healthy routine that includes cardio, strength and stretching.
STRETCHING Yoga is one of the best ways to stretch the body, but a lot of people steer clear of this type of exercise because they are afraid it is just too hard to get into those pretzel-like poses. But you don’t have to be limber like a rubber band to benefit from yoga. Poses can be modified, and most teachers are more than willing to do what it takes to make yoga accessible. Yoga is all about focusing on your mat and not worrying about how flexible your neighbor is. The best way to enjoy the many heart-healthy benefits of yoga,
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including stress reduction and lower blood pressure, is to just do it. “Yoga is how you get flexible,” said Lisa Rodriguez, a trainer and instructor at the YMCA. “You don’t have to start off flexible to do it.” Two to try at least twice a week: 1. Downward-facing dog (Watch your dog stretch for hints on how to do this) What it does: Strengthens shoulders and back. Stretches hamstrings and calves. What to remember: Breathe through your nose. Keep your core muscles tight, your spine long and your shoulders down. Kneel on all fours with your hands providing support and your fingers spread like starfish. Lift your hips so your tailbone is pointed toward the ceiling. Your
body should be in an upsidedown V shape. Shoulders should be down. Your hands and feet should be your foundation. If your hamstrings are less flexible, you can bend your knees to lift your hips up and back. Listen to your body, and only stretch as far as you are comfortable. 2. Side gate What it does: Increases strength, balance and flexibility. Opens hips. What to remember: Maintain your alignment so you don’t injure your rotator cuff. From all fours, turn toward one side, bend one leg and use it for support. Raise the other leg, pushing the heel forward and keeping it flexed. Raise your arm to the ceiling, keeping your hand and shoulder aligned, fingers spread. Hold the position for a few seconds.
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3. Lunge What it does: Strengthens glutes, thighs and calves. What to remember: Keep your knee behind your toes when bending. Standing tall, step forward with one leg, bending at the knee. Drop the other leg toward the floor, then slowly return to starting position. Repeat on the other side, working up to 12 reps. If this is too easy, try holding light weights in each hand. 4. Pushup What it does: Strengthens chest, triceps and shoulders. What to remember: Keep core muscles tight. Start on all fours with your spine in a neutral position and hands spread wide apart. Drop toward the floor, keeping your spine straight. Repeat.
5. Running What it does: Improves endurance, stamina and heart health. What to remember: Start off slowly and gradually build up. You need to walk fast or run about 30 minutes five times a week for heart health. For fitness, you need to move fast enough to sweat for 30 minutes. For interval training, alternate between 1 to 2 minutes of running at 85 percent of your maximum heart rate and 2 to 3 minutes at 65 percent of your maximum heart rate. Repeat for up to 30 minutes. — Jan Jarvis
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some and it was good for her to do well. I was surprised that she stayed up front. She is doing an excellent job. Many are rooting for her,” said Woods. Patrick is among the most popular drivers in the sport at this time. She has the highest popularity rating for NASCAR drivers and her performance during the event raised TV ratings. This year’s Daytona 500 had a 9.9 rating and 22 percent share up 24 percent from last year. “I think that her success could help the sport’s popularity, especially if she starts winning races,” mentioned Brown.
from Page 1 The entities could include Daytona International Speedway, the company that designed the catch fence, NASCAR, the car owner and others. “At this time, we have no knowledge that any lawsuits have been filed. As per company policy, we do not comment on pending litigation.” DIS spokesman Andrew Booth told ESPN. com on Tuesday.
Floridians react Still, the Daytona 500, which is also referred to as the “Super Bowl’’ of stock car racing and the “Great American Race,’’ is generally considered an enjoyable experience for spectators, including AfricanAmericans who attend despite the fact that there are few minority racers. “I had a great day. I got to get on the infield and all. I also attended the truck race on Friday and it was great. I saw the Nationwide Series race and the wreck on TV. Good thing no one got too seriously injured,” Robert Sherman of Gainesville told the Daytona Times. Echoed Kim Buscher of Tampa, “I had a great day and I even got to go on the infield. I also attended the truck race on Friday which also had a crazy finish.’’ Reflected Mike Woods of Naples, “This was the second race for me and my wife. We came to the Coke Zero 400 in July. It was great other than the traffic, which we spent two hours in. We have been fans for years but decided to make the trek down for this one.’’
‘Alright experience’ Even local Blacks came out and took apart of the action. “I had a good time and plus it didn’t rain. It was just kind of a disappoint-
PYLE from Page 1 Pyle was about 9 or 10 at the time. The St. Augustine Movement took place in 1963 and 1964 and had a role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. During that time, despite the passage of the 1954 Supreme Court’s Brown vs. Board of Education, St. Augustine still had only six Black children admitted into White schools.
Unrest in St. Augustine In 1963, a sit-in protest at a St. Augustine Woolworth’s lunch counter ended in the arrest and imprisonment of 16 young Black protesters and seven juveniles. In September 1963, the Ku Klux Klan staged a rally of several hundred Klansmen on the outskirts of town. They seized NAACP leader and local dentist Robert Hayling and three other NAACP activists (Clyde Jenkins, James Jackson and James Hauser) whom they beat with fists, chains, and clubs. In the spring of 1964, Hayling put out a call to northern college students to come to St. Augustine for spring break, not to go to the beach, but to take part in civil rights activities. That event brought the movement in St. Augustine to international attention. From May until July 1964 protesters endured abuse, beatings and verbal assaults without any retaliation. By absorbing the violence and hate instead of striking back, the protesters gained national sympathy and were a factor in passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. St. Augustine was the only place in Florida where Dr. King was arrested, on June 11, 1964 on the steps of the city’s Monson Motel Restaurant, which was segregated. The demonstrations
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She became the first woman to finish in the top 10 in the race with her eighth-place finish. In addition, she was the first woman to win a pole, the first woman to hold the top starting position and the first to lead laps (90-91) for the event. Patrick is also the only woman to lead laps in both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500. She led laps in the 2009 Indianapolis 500, which is the top race in the Indy Car series and finished third in that race. “I think that she is awe-
There is no secret that NASCAR is reaching out to minorities. It has several programs for minorities, including a minority driver program, internships, scholarships and programs that put cars in areas where the sport isn’t as popular. At this year’s Daytona 500, several celebrity African-Americans were spotted, including rappers 50 Cent and T.I. along with newly retired NFL great Ray Lewis. The recent Super Bowl champ waved the green flag to begin the race. Black spectators had an opinion and ideas on how the sport can diversify its fan base. It starts with Black drivers, they noted. “If we had an AfricanAmerican driver on the largest scene, it may happen. I think that in a couple of years it is possible that we will see one,” Simpson noted. Sherman of Gainesville agreed, “They need to at least put one Black driver in the Sprint Cup Series. Even if they train him up through ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) or Nationwide Series. They just need to take a chance on him and the sponsors do too.”
cided he wanted to become a lawyer and started law school when he was 27. He would first get his associate’s degree locally and go on to the University of Florida, earning a bachelor’s degree in English. This is when he discovered his love for writing. He taught English to foreign students while he was getting his master’s. He received his law degree in 1982. His Daytona Beach firm is Pyle and Dellinger.
Along with being raised to treat Blacks as equals, his humbling experience as a garbage man and cafeteria worker helped him to further understand the civil rights movement. “I didn’t understand racism - why some White people were feeling and acting like they did against Blacks,” he noted. “In my house, it wasn’t permitted.’’ For more information on Pyle and his book, call 386615-9007.
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Team owner Rick Hendrick, left, laughs with former NFL player Ray Lewis in Victory Lane, as Hendrick and members of driver Jimmie Johnson’s team celebrate winning the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. ment that my favorite driver Dale Ernhardt, Jr. didn’t win,” commented George Simpson of Daytona Beach. Daytona native Evelyn Brown said, “This was my first year coming to the race and it was an alright experience overall.” The Daytona 500 had a spectacular finish as Jimmy Johnson held off former teammate Earnhardt to take the checkered flag. Johnson won the race for the second time. The five-time Sprint Cup Series Champion also made
came to a climax when a group of Black and White protesters jumped into the swimming pool at the Monson Motor Lodge.
A rich kid’s reaction Because he delivered newspapers, Pyle remembered reading about the St. Augustine Movement and the arrest of King. Being so young, Pyle said he didn’t understand what was really going on and “didn’t pay much attention’’ but he knew that King had been jailed. Early on, Pyle said his first interaction with Black people was the maid who came to his house twice a week. She had children who were not friends of his. There is a character in the book based on the housekeeper. “She had two sons. I thought they acted differently. I thought they were hostile to me because I was a rich kid across the river,” Pyle remembered.
Early encounters Pyle also remembered seeing Blacks near the old Halifax River Yacht Club where his father was the commodore. The Whites would fish on the docks while the Blacks would fish on the banks. Pyle said he also knew a Black man growing up who worked at the yacht club known as Brownie because his name was Brown. “He was the only Black person there. He would give us advice on fishing,” Pyle continued. And there were a couple of Blacks who were yardmen at his family’s house. “They would come across the river pulling their lawnmowers and their rakes on bicycles. I had a general understanding they had to be back across the river before nightfall. It wasn’t discussed in my household why,” remembered Pyle.
Separate bathrooms Though Pyle was privileged, he still had to work.
his 400th NASCAR start in the race. “It was perfect; both my drivers did well. Ernhardt was second and Danica was eighth. It was a good day,” noted Woods.
Top finishers Sherman added, “It was a great finish. I was rooting for Earnhardt, Jr., but I had a feeling that Jimmy Johnson was going to win it. I wanted Danica Patrick to have a chance. I wished that she had taken a chance at the end.’’
One of his first jobs was at Morrison’s Cafeteria where he worked on the line serving food. Morrison’s, which was sold to Piccadilly, was set up then with Blacks working in the back cooking food, Whites on the line dishing the food on the plates to customers, and Black waiters carrying the customers’ trays to their tables. Pyle remembers the bathrooms for workers at the Ormond Beach restaurant being segregated. “The Black guys had one bathroom. There was a single men’s bathroom the managers went into. White guys used the management bathroom,” Pyle recalled. Pyle said he worked at Morrison’s off and on from 16 until he was 22. During this time, Pyle would experiment with drugs and alcohol and eventually learn he had a problem. Jude, the character in his book, also has this problem.
A garbage man When Pyle graduated from high school in 1971, he had no plans to follow in his father’s footsteps of becoming a lawyer. He recalls that there was only one Black person attending Seabreeze graduating with his class. Pyle would go on to Daytona Community College with the intent of majoring in mental health counseling. Before graduating, he managed to get a job counseling. After six months, he quit and moved to Connecticut with a girlfriend. He would get a job as a sanitation worker while up North. Pyle said in Daytona Beach all the garbage workers were Black. That was not the case in Connecticut. The job in Connecticut lasted a year – as long as his relationship with the girlfriend. He packed up and moved back to Daytona Beach and wasn’t too proud to get a job as a garbage man in his hometown
The top 10 finishers were Johnson, Earnhardt, Mark Martin, Brad Kaselowski, Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, Regan Smith, Danica Patrick, Michael McDowell and J.J. Yeley. “I wish that Danica would have pulled it off… I was actually rooting for Kasey Khane, but he was out of it early,” stated Buscher.
History for Patrick Patrick, a female driver made history during this year’s Daytona 500 and its surrounding events.
even though he was the only White worker initially.
On to law school Pyle said his job as a garbage man job ended because a syringe was found in his truck. He admits he was using heroin at the time but not on the job. Pyle added that he wasn’t fired but his bosses gave him such a hard time that he quit. Fate would have it that after losing this job, he de-
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7 echoed Taylor. Terrenisha Hollis also had a career-high 12 rebounds with six points, six assists and four blocks for B-CU. “I just went out there and gave it my all. I put it all out there on the court tonight,” remarked Hollis. Added Blair, “It was good to have all three of them play well tonight. We haven’t had that luxury. It’s usually one is hot but not all three.’’ Taylor scored nine consecutive points, the last a three-pointer giving the Wildcats a comfortable 4425 lead with 15:41 remaining. Savannah State (7-19, 2-11) cut the lead to 59-50 after two free throws from Jerryisha Williams with 1:49 remaining. “It’s second nature – teams often make comebacks. It always happens in sports,” said Blair. Jasmine Norman had 21 points with 10 rebounds, Erin Hogue added 12 points with nine rebounds and Blessing Uba eight points for the Tigers. Shakeyia Colyer also had 12 points for the Wildcats.
Lady Wildcats couldn’t rally past Bulldogs
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Bethune-Cookman’s Adrien Coleman (1) goes above the rim to lay the ball off the glass during a recent game with Savannah State. The Wildcats beat the Tigers, who are the third place team in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Wildcats whip Savannah State in home finale BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com
The men’s basketball team at Bethune-Cookman ended a 3-0 home stand by beating South Carolina State and Savannah State. “It’s all about momentum. We want to gain it heading into the conference tournament. Usually the team hot going in wins it,” said Gravelle Craig, B-CU’s head basketball coach. The Wildcats (12-16, 7-6) beat Savannah State 7258 in front of a rowdy, full house in their final home game on Monday. Adrien Coleman posted 21 points and 11 rebounds for B-CU. “It was a big game for us. My teammates give me confidence. They tell me that if I play well, that they
B-CU ROUNDUP are right behind me,” stated Coleman.
Commanding lead The Wildcats took a commanding 57-41 lead with 6:47 left after a bank shot by Coleman. Savannah (17-11, 103) led 4-1 after a basket by Christopher Spears with 18:41 to play in the first half. B-CU led 21-14 following a pair of threes from Malik Jackson with 4:24 left in the first half. The Tigers cut the deficit to 28-26 at halftime but never got going offensively. They finished 18-for-49 from the field at 36.7 percent. “Our zone defense bothered them. They don’t shoot well from outside but they are very good at driv-
ing to the lane. We just tried to bottle things up. We also pressed early,” said Craig. Javoris Bryant added 13 points, Kevin Dukes 12 and Jackson 10 for B-CU. Rashad Hassan tallied 14 points with 15 rebounds, Preston Blackman 14 points and Arnold Louis 10 points with 11 boards for Savannah.
’Cats hold off ’Dawgs’ Two days earlier, B-CU topped the South Carolina State Bulldogs 85-75 on Senior Day. The Wildcats led 56-30 with 18 minutes left after three consecutive three pointers from Dukes and another from Paul Scotland. “We were able to get turnovers and get out in transition early on which helped us. We also made some shots,” responded Craig.
Wildcats add FSU to football lineup On Monday, Bethune-Cookman announced that it will play Florida State University in football in 2013. The game is set for Sept. 21 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee and will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools. The date was open to both programs because FSU dropped Wofford from its schedule while B-CU was dropped by the University of Central Florida. “We had been starting slow in the second half, so we just came out with intensity today,” added Dukes. Coleman had 26 points, 11 rebounds and five assists while Dukes scored 19 points for B-CU. Toombs had 24 points, Matthew Hazekiah 18 points with 11 rebounds and Darryl Palmer 13 points for the Bulldogs. Scotland added 10 points, Bryant nine points with six boards Jackson nine points for the Wildcats.
Women’s basketball: Ladies beat Tigers The Lady Wildcats finally got the ball in the basket
to beat Savannah State 6753 in their home finale on Monday. “We needed to stop the bleeding from our last two losses where we didn’t shoot well. We did shoot well tonight,” said B-CU Coach Vanessa Blair. Chastity Rene Taylor had a career-high 27 points while Amanda Hairston returned to old form with 14 points and eight rebounds for the Wildcats. “It was our last home game and this season. I haven’t played up to my ability. I just wanted to go and do my best,” responded Hairston. “I was just shooting the open shots as I got them,”
Poor shooting doomed B-CU in a 58-50 loss to South Carolina State on Senior Day. The Lady Wildcats went 0-13 from the field to open the second half and were 1-for-18 to start the game. They had scoring droughts of 6:35 and 7:20 and at hone point went 9:58 without a field goal. “Simply put: When you cannot score, you cannot win,” commented Blair. South Carolina led by as many as 24 points but B-CU rallied, fueled by the play of Jasmine Evans, Hairston and Hollis. The Lady Wildcats got within 47-40 after Taylor stole an inbound pass and found Colyer for a lay up with 3:40 remaining. Ashley Clark had 15 points, Tiara Knotts 13 points and Trinese Fox 12 for the Bulldogs. Evans finished with 13 points and nine rebounds, Taylor 13 points, Hollis nine points with eight boards and Hairston six points with five rebounds for the Lady Wildcats.
Baseball: Game rained out Heavy rains on Tuesday canceled the Wildcats game against I-4 rival Stetson University at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Downtown Daytona Beach. The teams are exploring possible makeup dates for the game. B-CU (2-6) played UCF on Wednesday and is scheduled to host Florida A&M in a three-game series on March 1-2 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Folsom and Brown help Lopez win state title BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com
Father Lopez won the Class 3A state championship with a 44-40 victory over Miami Country Day at the Lakeland Civic Center in Lakeland on Feb. 21. “We worked hard all year and we had a tough schedule. We played three state champions and seven Final Four teams this season. We had a senior-led group which really came together in the clutch,” said Brad Ridenour, Father Lopez’s coach. Lopez (27-5) won its second title in the sport. The team won the Class 2A title back in 2005. “I got here as a coach early in my career. To get back and win again is great. It was satisfying this group of girls come and pull through. We came together in some clutch situations,” responded Ridenour.
VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REVIEW Folsom named MVP Ashley Folsom scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to earn MVP honors for the Green Wave. “Ashley came to us a few years back and was really a raw talent. She had a great year and has grown as a player. It showed in the playoffs and championship game with her earning MVP,” said Ridenour. Simone Brown also had a big game for Lopez with 17 points. The Green Wave took their first lead of the game at 36-34 with 2:54 play on a lay up by Brown on a pass from Folsom. “Simone made shots and scored for us when we needed. The last five minutes of the game she was incredible,” added Ridenour.
Lopez converted s converted 8-of-8 free throws in the final two minutes and 15-for-17 in the game. Country Day’s Danielle Minott led all scorers with 20 points. The Spartans (28-2) had 18 steals and forced 21 turnovers in the contest. Chanel Coco added 11 rebounds and Shannon Crenshaw seven points with five assists for Lopez. Lopez took down Clearwater Christian Academy 50-41 in the semifinals two days earlier. Brown had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Crenshaw 14 points and Folsom 13 points with 13 boards for the ‘Wave.
Atlantic falls in Final Four Atlantic had its hopes of a state title come to an end with a 53-50 loss to Coral Springs Charter in the Class 4A semifinals on Feb. 19. “We had a tremendous season. It was a blessing to
get here. We worked hard. We didn’t get the title, but we are very proud of the girls,” responded George Butts, Atlantic’s coach. The Sharks led by seven with four minutes to play but couldn’t muster much offense after that. “We were where we wanted to be but didn’t execute. We got away from our game plan. We were in the bonus and didn’t want to score unless fouled. We also took some bad three point shots,” said Butts. Atlantic’s Ronni Williams, who is the state’s top-rated player, led all scorers with 29 points and 18 rebounds. Destiny Woodard had 10 points for the Sharks. Emily Williams had 24 points and Morgan Smillie 11 for Coral Springs Charter. Coral Springs Charter lost to Jacksonville Ribault 65-47 in the state championship game two days later.
Boys playoffs recap: Lopez falls in Regional Father Lopez fell to Jacksonville Providence 70-52 in the Region 1-3A Final this past week. Providence made 10 three pointers in the game. The Stallions won the Class 2A title back in 2010. Mailik Maitland had 20 points, Cameron Breehl 14 and AJ Ford 12 for the Green Wave. A stifling defense helped Lopez cruise by Gainesville St. Francis 75-39 in the Class 2A Regional semifinal. The Green Wave forced 19 turnovers. Ford tallied 18 points and Maitland 14 for Lopez.
Smyrna. Monolito Hamilton posted 24 points for DeLand in a 66-52 loss to Oviedo Hagarty in the 8A Regional semi-finals. The Bulldogs were hurt by 18 turnovers.
Prep Sports Seven Basketball Final Girls: 1. *Father Lopez (26-5), 2. *Atlantic (237), 3. *DeLand (26-4), 4. Flagler Palm Coast (18-7), 5. *Trinity (20-8), 6. *Seabreeze (13-13), tie 7.*New Smyrna (8-17), Warner (89). Final Boys: 1. *Father Lopez (27-3), 2. *DeLand (228), 3. *New Smyrna (22-5), 4. *Calvary (18-9), 5. *Deltona (12-15), 6. Mainland (15-11), 7. Halifax (12-11).
Smyrna, DeLand ousted in second round
Baseball rankings
Orlando Evans edged New Smyrna Beach 4645 in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs. Roger Carlin had 16 points and Dez Mitchell 15 for New
1. New Smyrna (4-0), 2. Spruce Creek (4-2), 3. Trinity (3-2), 4. Seabreeze (3-2), 5. University (4-2), 6. DeLand (2-3), tie 7. Taylor (41), Mainland (3-2).
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