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New Smyrna passes ‘weed’ ordinance People caught with a small amount of pot could get a small fine, not jail time. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

The New Smryna Beach City Commission passed a city ordinance Tuesday night making possession of marijuana less than 20 grams a misdemeanor violation. The commission passed the measure with a 3-2 vote with Mayor Jim Hathaway and Commissioner Judy Reiker voting against it. The ordinance goes into effect immediately. The city’s police department now has the discre-

tion to ticket offenders and fine them up to $103 instead of taking them to jail. “Our take on this is it’s just another option for us to use and gives us another tool out there,” said. Lt. Steve Riggle, spokesman for the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.

‘A great move’ Proponents of the measure feel it will help free up law enforcement to deal with more serious crimes. Community leaders are receptive of the measure. “I think it was needed. They are offering for under a certain amount a citation rather than jail time. I think when you arrest people in these situations that it’s a waste of taxpayers’ money. I am

highly in favor of it,” said the Rev. Jeffrey Dove, pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in New Smyrna Beach. Resident Shyriaka Morris, who runs the P.E.A.C.E. Arts program for youth, offered, “I think it’s a great move, especially for the Black community in regards to recreational use of marijuana.” She also is a member of the New Smyrna Beach NAACP and was recently elected its first vice president.

Other options? Morris still has questions about the law. She poses, “I still want to know what happens if you don’t pay or can’t pay the fine? Will community service be an option, including classes on critical think-

ing, being aware of the law, and how it impacts your life if you’re found on the wrong side of it?” Law enforcement believes the new ordinance could be useful. “We’ve had 70 events of incidents with possession last year where this law could have been used. Still, it’s not an actual decriminalization, but it gives a person the option of handling it right here in New Smyrna,” Riggle explained.

Similar measures The Volusia County Council passed a similar measure, which has been in effect since last year. The county measure gives law enforcement the discretion to fine trespassers $100 with under 20 grams instead of arresting them.

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“This new city ordinance also puts us in line with what the county is doing. I think all the cities should flow that way,” added Dove. Florida law states that marijuana possession of 20 grams or less is a first-degree misdemeanor under state law. The maximum punishment is a $1,000 fine and a year in jail. Across the nation and in other Florida municipalities, decriminalization of marijuana laws are being put in place. Florida counties like Alachua, Miami-Dade, Broward and Osceola also have similar measures. Major Florida cities, including Miami, Orlando and Tampa, also have similar laws.

Where to observe Good Friday and Easter BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF

For area residents who want to participate in Easter services, there’s a plethora of special events scheduled. Here’s a list of just some of the services sent to the Daytona Times.

Good Friday On April 14 at noon, the Daytona Beach Black Clergy Alliance will host “The Seven Last Words of Christ’’ at Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church, 300 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Easter egg hunts

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Genesis Robinson, a legislative assistant to first-term State Representative Patrick Henry, is flanked by his grandmother Johnola Robinson and mother Demetrice Robinson. Both visited him during last week’s Florida Legislative Black Caucus conference in Tallahassee.

Master’s Domain Church of God in Christ will host a “Super Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic’’ on Saturday, April 15, from noon until 4 p.m. at 511 Freemont Ave. Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in New Smyrna Beach will host its Easter egg hunt on Saturday from noon until 2 p.m. The church is located at 344 Sheldon St. Calvary Christian Center in Ormond Beach has scheduled a community egg hunt for April 15 at 10 a.m. at 1687 W. Grenada Blvd. Sunday services will be at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Port Orange Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday at 10 a.m. at the City Center Amphitheater, 2001 City Center Circle. The free event is for kids up to 12 years old. The City of New Smyrna Beach’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will begin at noon Saturday in Old Fort Park, 210 Sams Ave. (across from City Hall). The Ormond By The Sea Lions See EASTER, Page 2

Delta Sigma Theta to present Miss Jabberwock 2017 on April 22 The Daytona Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has scheduled its Miss Jabberwock 2017 for 7 p.m. on April 22 at the Mainland High School Performing Arts Center, Daytona Beach. The theme is “Verses & Flow Rhythm and Rhyme: Get Up! It’s Jabberwock Time.’’ Four girls are vying for the title of Little Miss and Miss Jabberwock. Ken Moore, “The Voice’’ of Bethune-Cookman University’s marching band, and JoJo O’Neal of Star 94.5 FM, will emcee the event. The sorority also will showcase girls and boys ranging in ages 6-12 as Children Theater Poets. Tickets are $10 in advance from contestants and sorority members or can be purchased at the door. Children 3 and under will be admitted free. Proceeds from this event are earmarked for scholarships and other Delta Sigma Theta community service projects. For more information, contact Alma Glover-Smith at 386-299-6819 or Carla Lester at 386-871-4207.

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Ta’Naijah Martin First grade Living Faith Academy

Amina Mosely-McCloud Second grade Living Faith Academy

Elise Butler Seventh grade David C. Hinson Middle School

Ta’Nyah Lloyd Eighth grade Campbell Middle School

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Company surprises Halifax Urban Ministries with 20 boxes of clothes, toiletries BY JAMES HARPER SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

Twenty boxes of clothes and toiletries were presented this month to the Halifax Urban Ministries (HUM) from a South Daytona company. Ginny Kent, HUM director of development and community relations, was contacted by CallCore Media last month and told that the company’s more than 100 employees had held a clothes and toiletries drive in March and wanted to donate their collections to the Daytona Beach-based nonprofit. Kent said HUM was expecting a few bags of clothing, which has been the norm when other companies have contacted them. CallCore Media “went over the top compared to some companies. Clothes were organized by children, male and female. We’re not used to getting such an abundance,” Kent said.

An Easter blessing Natalia Fenwick, vice president of operations for CallCore Media, a call center company, along with a number of employees delivered

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From left to right are CallCore Media employees Stefanie Burgess, Jaime Reisenweaver, Christopher Cline, Luis Sanchez, Ashley Flander and Natalia Fenwick, Cerf Regis and John Campanella. Ginny Kent of Halifax Urban Ministries is third from right. the boxes on April 6 to the HUM center on North Street in Daytona Beach. Fenwick said it was the company’s goal to make a difference in the lives of individuals living in the Greater Daytona Beach area. “We want to give back to the community,” Fenwick stated. Kent noted that the donations were just in time for the Easter holiday. “They (clients) will be able to wear something nice and go to

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Peter Carl Faberge, Russian Czar Alexander III’s court jeweler, created an intricate platinum, enamel and gold egg in 1883 as a gift for the czar’s wife

Easter egg The tradition of dyeing eggs has roots that can be traced back thousands of years to pre-Christian sun worship festivals. Here’s how the custom evolved:

church,” she said. Kent said HUM is always in need of clothing donations, especially socks and shoes because clients do a lot of walking during the day. HUM’s mission is to prevent homelessness among low-income families by providing emergency assistance and to intervene on behalf of homeless people. It is a faith-based nonprofit that has served community since 1981. Nearly all of HUM’s funding

An example of a Faberge egg

3000 B.C. • Pagans believed that birds were blessed because they could get closest to the sun god; man couldn’t catch the birds, only their eggs, which became symbols of fertility and rebirth

• Sun worshippers in the region now known as Ukraine created intricately decorated eggs covered with nature symbols; they called the craft pysanky and used the eggs in springtime religious ceremonies

988 A.D. • Ukrainians adopted Christianity, and decorated eggs took on new meaning; the eggs were used to symbolize the rebirth of Christ, incorporating Christian symbols into traditional pysanky designs

• Christian holy days became more popular as Christianity spread in Europe

• Christians in Mesopotamia exchanged colored eggs during their Easter celebrations; these were the first Easter eggs

1290 • Edward I of England ordered 450 Easter eggs covered in gold leaf, which were exchanged by members of the royal household • Peasants wrapped their Easter eggs with ferns and flowers and then boiled them, imprinting the patterns on the shell

• William Townley, a New Jersey druggist who had become well known for his powdered egg dye formula, founded Townley’s Easter Egg Dye • He soon changed the name to PAAS, derived from the Pennsylvania Dutch word Passen, meaning Easter; Townley’s formula is now sold in tablet form

Sunrise services The Daytona Beach Black Clergy Alliance’s sunrise service is 6 a.m. Sunday at the House of God, 736 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., with Pastor Raynard Bryant. Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church and Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church will have a joint Sunrise Service on Easter morning at 6:30 a.m. The service for the

A Housing Fair & Financial Wellness Clinic hosted by Mid-Florida Housing Partnership will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, 580 W. George Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach. The fair will be to assist area residents interested in home ownership. For more information, call 386-253-2091 or 386-451-7512.

Tire amnesty event planned With mosquito season on its way, Volusia County is ramping up efforts to combat the pesky insects. As part of its efforts to reduce the mos-

quito population, Volusia County Mosquito Control will hold a tire amnesty event from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. The four locations that will accept tires are: • Tomoka Landfill, 1990 Tomoka Farms Road, Port Orange • Robert Strickland Park, 1670 Strickland Range Road, Daytona Beach • Riverbreeze Park, 250 H.H. Burch Road, Oak Hill • Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand Only residential tires will be accepted, and there is a limit of eight tires per person. There is no cost to drop off tires. For more information about the tire amnesty event, call 386-424-2920. To learn more about mosquito control, visit www.volusia.org/mosquito.

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Club will present a free Easter egg hunt on Saturday for visually impaired children at the Division of Blind Services, 1185 Dunn Ave., Daytona Beach. RSVP at 386-254-3803. Palm Coast’s Easter egg hunt for children 2-12 is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Central Park.

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• Chocolate eggs began to gain popularity, and Cadbury Limited became a major producer; new styles, designs and fillings were introduced over the years

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Kent said the CallCore Media donation always was a nice surprise because this time of year is slowest for donations. “We would like to see more companies involved,” said Kent, adding that monetary donations are needed, which helps with the food program.

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‘We feed people every day,” she continued. HUM is preparing for its annual fundraiser – the Blue Diamond Gala – to be held May 6 at the Oceanside Country Club. Funds will help open Hope Place, a new emergency shelter which will be housed at the former Hurst Elementary. Plans are for the shelter to open this fall. For more information, contact Ginny Kent at 386-252-0156.

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is through financial donations by the local community.

• Russian Easter eggs are often dyed red and decorated with the letters XV, which means Christ has risen

Daytona Beach churches will be held at Mt. Zion, 449 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A sunrise service starts at 6 a.m. at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in New Smyrna Beach. A free breakfast is scheduled from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The River of Life Church of Volusia, will host a sunrise service at 7 a.m. at 139 Garfield Road, Deltona. It will be followed by a pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt. An Easter Sunrise Worship Service on the Beach will be hosted by Beachside Community Church on Sunday at 7 a.m. at Fourth Street North in Flagler Beach.

Easter breakfast Master’s Domain will host a breakfast for the homeless on Easter morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. The breakfast will be held at the same time as the

church’s Sunday School. The United Presbyterian Church at 730 Beville Road, Daytona Beach, will present a a breakfast on Easter Sunday at 8:30 a.m. followed by a worship service at 10.

Vigil, masses Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, located at 201 University Blvd., will host its “Great Easter Vigil’’ on April 15, at 8 p.m. which will include scripture, song and prayer. Our Lady of Lourdes will hold Easter masses on April 15 at 8 p.m. and on Easter Sunday at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Easter Beach masses also are scheduled for April 16 on the beach in Daytona Beach at 7:30 a.m. followed by a mass at the Daytona Beach Bandshell at 9 a.m.

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by his peers. And, when Mrs. Carson’s friend became old enough, he asked his mother, “Why would you make me read when you knew I would only get a beating (from my father for reading)?” Mrs. Carson said the mother answered that she saw it “as a way out.” The young man ended up being the CEO/editor of Parade Magazine, the most, widely distributed Sunday magazine in the world.

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Preparing for the ribbon cutting of the Ben Carson Reading Room are Dr. Betty Despenza Green, Candy Carson, the Rev. Dr. Gillard S. Glover and Flagler County Commissioner Nate McLaughlin.

Candy Carson helps to dedicate academy’s new Reading Room Palm Harbor Academy (PHA) continues to harbor the purpose of excellence through its innovative, enriched education. The quest for excellence formed the framework of the Ben Carson Reading Room, one of over 160 reading rooms established in schools across the country. The Carson Scholars Fund website describes each room to be dedicated to combating illiteracy and promoting leisure reading as a key to unlocking a child’s potential. Each room is decorated with attractive, eye-catching artwork based on Dr. Ben Carson’s “Think Big” philosophy. Through partnerships with individuals, corporations and foundations, over $2 million has been invested into creating and maintaining the Ben Carson Reading Rooms. The lift-off ceremony, launched from the First Church of Palm Coast, was attended by various persons of influence. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception followed at Palm Harbor Academy. Candy Carson, wife of the world-renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Ben Carson, was among the high-level persons of influence. She was the keynote speaker.

‘Think Big’ program The Palm Harbor students were poised to lead the “Pledge of Allegiance.’’ K’imani McCoy superbly extended her voice to

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sing “The Star Spangled Banner,” and the students made a presentation of big-letter alphabets, spelling out and describing Dr. Carson’s meaning of “Think Big.” Music teacher Nathaniel Shropshire III made a smash hit by changing music artist Pharrell’s tune “Because I’m Happy” to “Because We’re Reading,” which was sung by the PHA Choir. Principal Taylor Croot stands at the helm of Palm Harbor Academy. “Palm Harbor has been busily doing outstanding things improving their scores - soaring to new heights,” said Dr. Betty Despenza Green, a director of the academy. “And now, we have another fantastic opportunity to do even better.” The academy’s founder, the Rev. Dr. Gillard S. Glover, said, “Our purpose here is to dedicate this reading room, to recognize the multiple contributors, and to recognize the great work that has been done - to establish this place where our children can go and exercise their minds.” “One thing that I really like about the Carsons’ vision for creating a special place - and not only have access to text - but a place

Halifax Health – Hospice plans events on advance health care planning National Healthcare Decisions Day, which aims to help people across the United States understand the value of advance health care planning, will be a weeklong event, taking

place April 16-22. In observance, Halifax Health – Hospice is presenting free educational and informational activities for residents throughout Volusia County.

Tucked in the cubby in the reading section are Flagler County School Superintendent Jacob Oliva, students Moriah Wiggins and K’mani McCoy and Flagler County Commissioner Nate McLaughlin. where students are excited about learning, that it makes reading the prize,” said Flagler County School Superintendent Jacob Oliva. Among the other distinguished guests were School Board Vice Chair Janet McDonald and Flagler County Commissioner Nate McLaughlin.

Heartfelt story Moreover, the lives of Dr. Ben and Candy Carson have been infused by locals Dr. Garth and

“National Healthcare Decisions Day allows organizations such as ours the opportunity to receive greater exposure in our ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the importance of adults having an advance care plan. People are often hesitant about creating a plan, but once they

Jennifer McDonald and their involvement and support of the Carson Foundation. Mrs. McDonald introduced Mrs. Carson as a mother, grandmother and a triple-major Yale University graduate, receiving her master’s degree in business administration from John Hopkins University. She’s an accomplished violinist, pianist and the co-author of several books. Mrs. Carson road-tested the idea of “reading,” telling the story of a friend from the wrong side of the tracks, who was made fun of

do, they really feel empowered,” said Cathy Gallagher, a registered nurse and educational specialist for Halifax Health – Hospice.

Develop a plan Sometimes called an advance directive or living will, an advance care plan

Mrs. Carson attested that the PHA students are cared about and are the future of America and the world. She said, “...this country is the most benign world power in the world. We’re the ones that go and help people when there are any problems around the whole world. So, we really need you guys to develop yourselves and be the best you can be. “You wouldn’t be here if God didn’t put you here,” affirmed Mrs. Carson. “He put you here for a purpose, and you want to fulfil that purpose to the best of your ability. Right?” she inquired. “May I have an Amen?” she asked. And, an emphatic “Amen’’ was returned.

Looking for a great summer camp? Palm Harbor Academy affords the opportunity of nine awesome, fun weeks! Why not get on the ground floor and enroll your child in the “Creative Minds STEAM Camp? Based on the five age levels of 3 to 5 years old, 6 to 7 years old, 8 to 9 years old, 10 to 11 years old, and 12 to 13 years old, your child will enjoy: • Science: experiments, oceanography, and astronomy. • Technology: gaming, web design, coding, and minecraft. • Engineering: robots, legos, rocket creation, and transformers. • Art: drawing, painting, and sculpting. • Music: chorus, theater, and music reading. Palm Harbor Academy, located at 95 Old Kings Road North, in Palm Coast, was founded in 2009 by the Rev. Dr. Gillard S. Glover. And so, why not call Palm Harbor Academy for details? The telephone number is 386447-9692. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.

Celebrations Birthday wishes to St. Hellen Mitchell, Louise Reid, Ronald Smith, April 13; Breadon Phillip Robinson, April 14; Jillian Glover, Frank Quarterman Sr., April 15; twins Nekosha and Porsha Jones, April 16; and Rudy Stubbs, April 18. Happy anniversary to Les and Pat Town, April 14.

is a way for a person to plan Halifax Health – Hosahead for their medical care pice Southeast Volusia Care in case they are not able to Center, 4140 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, 11 a.m. to make their wishes known. Advance care plans can 2 p.m. Halifax Health – Hospice be made at any time in a person’s life. The plan ad- Ormond Beach Care Center, vises health care providers 235 Booth Road, Ormond on what a person wants if Beach, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. they are unable to speak for themselves, which helps to April 19 prevent questions and conOrange Family YMCA, fusion among family mem- 4701 City Center Parkway, bers during that time, giving Port Orange, 11 a.m. loved ones peace of mind.

Local activities Halifax Health – Hospice will host the following educational and informational activities in observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day.

April 20 My Doctor and I” Educational Program. Deltona Public Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Ormond Beach Family YMCA, 500 Sterhaus Drive, Halifax Health Medical Ormond Beach, 11 a.m. Center, France Tower and During each of these acFountain Building, 301 N. tivities, Halifax Health will Clyde Morris Blvd., Dayto- distribute free copies of na Beach, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Five Wishes,’’ an easy to Halifax Health – Hospice use legal document that Port Orange Care Center, allows adults of all ages to 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port plan how they want to be Orange, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. cared for in case they beHalifax Health – Hospice come seriously ill. West Volusia Care Center, For more information 1625 Veterans Memorial about advance health care Parkway, Orange City, 11 planning, call 386-2224701. a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The March unemployment report is mixed news Our 45th president has had no trouble claiming the good employment news reported for January and February of this year. In those jobs reports, released on the first Friday of the month, we saw unemployment rates of 4.8 and 4.7 percent. In both of those months, more than 200,000 jobs were created. Forty-five crowed that this data showed how successful his presidency had been, even though he had barely kept his seat in the Oval Office warm, and even though he had done nothing from a policy perspective to stake his claim on progress that could only have come from the economic recovery engineered by his predecessor, President Barack Obama.

Sluggish job numbers Now we have the report from March with an unemployment rate at 4.5 percent, the lowest level since May 2007. We also have a sluggish report on job creation – with just 98,000 new jobs, less than half as many jobs that were created in each of the last two months. Is the 45th president going to claim that his actions have caused a slowing in job creation? Since he was so quick to claim credit when the numbers looked good, what will he say now? More importantly, the low jobs creation number suggests that the economic recovery we have been experiencing is far from solid. The March number can be a mere hiccup – we did have

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Overall unemployment rate of 4.5 percent would be something to celebrate if it were accompanied with more job creation. weather challenges last month that may have slowed some job creation, and may even have been responsible for lower job growth in the retail sector. But it might also suggest that the Fed should not be so quick to raise interest rates. Despite relatively low unemployment rates, there is room for much more job creation before employers will have to compete for workers. The overall unemployment rate of 4.5 percent would be something to celebrate if it were accompanied with more job creation. It might also be something to celebrate if the Black unemployment rate were not so high – at 8 percent, it is more than twice the White rate of 3.9 percent.

Yes, we’re with them!  Word origins can shed light on the experiences of a people and explain much of what they’ve endured. Many older African-Americans explain the origin of the term “honkie” as it relates to the activity of White men driving through African-American communities honking the horns of their automobiles in an attempt to solicit sex from ‘willing’ African-American women.

Black women at risk In targeting any woman who appealed to them, these “honkies” demonstrated their beliefs about their right to victimize and denigrate ANY Black woman because of their perception that Black women were inferior and of inherently low moral character. In truth, this behavior was and is merely an extension of the “roaming the slave quarter” and slavemaster mentality. Whether subliminally or consciously,

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these same attitudes fuel the actions of Whites today who, without cause or for some specious reason, choose to denigrate African-American women. Most recently, we have seen this behavior in the attempted public humiliation of Representative Maxine Waters, American Urban Radio correspondent April Ryan, and once again Dr. Susan Rice, former national security advisor to President Obama.

Stand against them In this context, we must stand against Fox commentator Bill O’Reilly for his comment about Representative Waters: “I didn’t

Roger Wilkins’ life story is the story of civil rights For Roger Wood Wilkins, the civil rights movement was the family business. When Wilkins was born in 1932 in segregated Kansas City, Mo., his uncle Roy Wilkins already was a well-known journalist and activist serving as assistant NAACP secretary, and later would serve as executive director. His mother, Helen J. Claytor, was secretary of interracial education for the national YWCA and later would oversee the organization’s integration.

‘Giants in the room’ “My uncle lived in a building on Sugar Hill [in New York City],” Wilkins told NPR in 2011. “W.E.B. DuBois lived there. And Kenneth Clark lived there. And Thurgood Marshall lived there. So when

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Roy would invite me to dinner, you know, these giants were in the room.” Wilkins interned for Marshall while a law student at the University of Michigan. As a newly-minted lawyer in 1957, Roger Wilkins was facing a prosperous career in the private sector in New York. But the Little Rock Nine – the first Black students to desegregate an all-White high school in Arkansas after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v.

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Furthermore, when those marginally attached to the labor market, discouraged workers, and those working part time because they can’t find full time work are included, the overall unemployment rate is 8.9 percent. Using the same methodology, this unemployment rate would be 15.8 percent for African-Americans.

An improvement To be sure, these numbers are a vast improvement on the numbers we saw a year ago, not to mention five years ago. But the impact of these low numbers has bypassed many workers. Too many have still not seen their pay levels increase (wage growth was around .02 percent last month), and too many still fear layoffs or job reorganizations. Equally importantly, the approach this administration has taken to federal employment and to health care have had chilling effects in the labor market. As an example, while employment has been trending up in health care, the health care sector added about 20,000 jobs a month, compared to an average monthly gain of 32,000 jobs in 2016. The baby boom isn’t getting any younger, and Americans sure aren’t getting any healthier. It is plausible that announcements about health care by this administration and chicanery by this Congress may have slowed health care employment when it should be rising.

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No specifics

Can make a mess

Except for “America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again” and a whole lot of rhetoric, we have no specifics around this administration’s economic plan. We do know, however, that freezing or reducing federal employment will have an impact on unemployment rates, and that cutting key departments (Health and Human Services, Labor, Interior) will have an impact on the long-term employment situation. Those who work in the social service areas (social workers, community service workers) are also rightly apprehensive about how their work will be funded and who will pay for it. This unemployment rate report may be as good as it gets if Mr. Trump has his way.

President Obama did his best to create a robust economic recovery. President Trump says he inherited “a mess.” The January and February unemployment numbers disprove that assertion. The March report, however, shows that while 45 did not inherit a mess, he can make one with his draconian budget cuts and other ill-advised economic measures.

hear a word she said. I was looking at the James Brown wig. If we have a picture of James, it’s the same wig.” We saw and must stand against presidential press secretary Sean Spicer, who erroneously, as though she were a child, admonished April to “stop shaking your head!” We must stand against, and reject, the Trump administration’s feeble attempt to justify Trump’s now-infamous, ‘wiretap’ tweet by falsely accusing Dr. Rice of being the source of the ‘leaks.’ Saying we stand against the abusive and oppressive nature of our society is not enough. As Black women, we must resolve to throw down the gauntlet in support of each other. This is especially true when we see a sister unfairly targeted for abuse because her politics do not comport with those who do not act in the best interest of our community and issues of importance to us. We must not be distracted by the irrelevant, superfluous comments of those who oppose us. Our unified 94 percent vote in the

most recent presidential election demonstrates our understanding of this principle.

ue occurring in Ohio; Dr. Lezli Baskerville, who spearheads better funding for HBCUs; Amy Billingsley and Dr. Julienne Richardson who record and create an accurate account of OUR history through The HistoryMakers; and Oprah Winfrey, the largest donor to the African-American Museum. History has shown that those who actively oppress are only concerned with identifying, discrediting and retarding the efforts of those who achieve progressive results. Without past and current accomplishments of many courageous Black women, our community would, most certainly, have floundered. The sisters I have mentioned, and others like them, are the ones with whom we must stand and salute.

Board of Education decision – changed his plans. “And so you couldn’t say to yourself, ‘Well, let those kids do it,’” he said. “If you were alive, you had to say, ‘I want to do something. I want to become involved.’”

ed with a heavy history,” Wilkins wrote in 2005 upon the 40th anniversary of the Watts riots. “Many of the participants had lived through it; others had absorbed knowledge carried by their parents and grandparents of the soul-shriveling cruelty of the post-bellum rural South, of the northward migration during World War II when defense jobs opened up, of the physical brutality and guile Southerners used to keep their labor force submissive and cheap. “They remembered the promised cities full of good jobs, and how many of them just missed out as America passed its industrial peak. Finally, they surely understood the grim and fetid realities of the Northern ghettos to which they were consigned.”

Government worker He worked for a few years as a welfare caseworker in Cleveland before joining the Kennedy administration in 1962 as a special assistant to the administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Under President Johnson, he led the newly-created Community Relations Service, which describes itself as the U.S. Justice Department’s “peacemaker for community conflicts and tensions arising from differences of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and disability.” “The racial upheavals in this country in the ‘60s came load-

Tell our stories We must commit to tell our stories and continue our unity. We’re the successors of fearless, strong and effective Black women like Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Dr. C. Delores Tucker, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Fannie Lou Hamer, Diane Nash, Ella Baker, Amelia Boynton, Septima Clark, Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, Harriett Tubman and so many more who stood up for us despite their own personal peril. If you do not know these women and their efforts, I encourage you to learn about them. We must also stand with Black women of all ages who may not be in the news on a daily basis, but who march in the footsteps of other great Black women leaders. We must learn about and commit to supporting the efforts of women like Akousa Ali, president of the NAACP in the District of Columbia; Ophelia Averitt, the wonder woman whose name is connected with anything of val-

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Recruiting minorities, vets

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Jack Gerard, American Petroleum Institute president and CEO says that the oil and natural gas industry pays wages significantly higher than the national average and can provide tremendous career opportunities for women and minorities.

Industry insiders say minorities should pursue oil jobs Blacks and Latinos missing out on careers in highpaying industry BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWS WIRE

There are great opportunities for African-Americans and Latinos in the oil, natural gas, and petrochemical industries, according to industry insiders, who are calling on minorities to “get in the game.” “IHS Markit projects that there will be nearly 1.9 million job opportunities over the next 20 years in our industry, and [minorities] are expected to fill more than 575,000 of those positions,” said

Deryck Spooner, senior director of external mobilization at American Petroleum Institute. “These employment projections are based on current and expected trends in factors such as labor force participation rates, population growth rates, and educational attainment rates.” IHS Markit is known as the leading source of information and insight into critical areas that shape today’s business landscape. Spooner noted that opportunities would be available in a wide variety of occupations across the country.

Projected opportunities Of the 1.9 million new job opportunities, 57 percent are pro-

jected to be in blue-collar occupations and 32 percent are projected to be in management and professional fields, according to IHS Markit. Martha Montoya, chair of the National Association of Hispanic Publications, said that it’s important for Black and Latino families to have conversations about opportunities in the oil industry that are available for people who aspire to join the middle class. A recent report by IHS Markit noted that Hispanic and African-American workers are projected to account for close to 25 percent of new hires in management, business and financial jobs through 2035. Also, of the women projected to be hired in the oil industry, more than half are expected to fill management and professional occupations. The salaries in the oil and gas industry make the jobs very attractive.

‘Sky-high salaries’ Currently, the average salary for a financial analyst in the industry is $55,620, while a petroleum engineer makes $82,000

annually. Oil and gas pipeline construction workers average about $76,000 per year and those who drill oil and gas wells typically rake in at least $98,000 per year, according to several databases. “Experienced engineers are being offered sky-high salaries and are taking regular calls from headhunters as the booming shale gas industry fights for scarce talent, snapping up engineers from other sectors,” reported Alanna Petroff of CNN Money. “There aren’t enough experienced engineers to go around, and global demand for engineers is growing, especially as the U.S. shale gas industry balloons.” In order to take advantage of the oil and gas boom, Spooner said that minorities must get in the game. “Our polling of African-Americans and Latinos showed that the vast majority of individuals had never applied for a job in the industry, with 60 percent of those being driven by a basic lack of familiarity with the industry’s opportunities,” Spooner said.

As noted in the 2017 State of American Energy report, the American Petroleum Institute (API) continues to work with Hispanics in Energy and the American Association of Blacks in Energy to spread the word about that 707,000 positions are projected to be held by African-American and Hispanic workers, said API spokesman Reid T. Porter. Porter added, “And, we’ve started a Veterans Energy Pipeline program to connect veterans with career opportunities that are compatible with their unique skill sets.” With above-average salaries and an abundance of career opportunities projected over the next two decades, the oil and natural gas industry offers solutions to wage stagnation and income inequality, which remain major concerns in our still-struggling economy, said Porter. “Capitalizing on energy job opportunities doesn’t require a government program or taxpayer funding,” said Porter. “All it takes are smart energy policies and increased awareness of job opportunities to ensure the ‘Great Crew Change’ is the game changer it can be for America’s workers.”

Variety of positions The industry is partnering with schools, labor organizations and the government to increase awareness of energy job opportunities and to promote greater participation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. Still, many are surprised to learn that the industry has a great deal of job opportunities in blue collar occupations (57 percent), which require a high school diploma and some post-secondary training, Spooner said. “These are jobs like welders, pipefitters, truck drivers, and construction workers,” said Spooner. “There are also hundreds of thousands of job opportunities projected in management and professional fields as scientists, engineers, architects, communication professionals, business managers, and so much more.” The oil and natural gas industry pays wages significantly higher than the national average and can provide tremendous career opportunities for women and minorities, said Jack Gerard, API president and CEO. Gerard continued: “These careers can help shrink the income inequality gap without spending a dime of taxpayer money.”

New PACs focus on getting more Blacks into politics BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE NNPA NEWS WIRE

In the aftermath of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s crushing defeat last November, a number of groups were launched to encourage greater political participation among young people, women and minorities. Recently, the Milk River PAC hosted a dialogue on the impact of women in politics that featured Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) and political commentator Ana Navarro. “PAC” is a common acronym for political action committee, an independent group that raises money to support candidates and issues related to their constituents. The goal of Milk River PAC is to inspire more African-American women to run for Congress. Along with The Collective, Democracy in Color, and Higher Heights, the Milk River PAC is another effort focused on galvanizing support behind people of color running for office.

Targeting the sisters Milk River PAC and Higher

Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) and political commentator Ana Navarro recently were part of a discussion hosted by Milk River PAC relating to the changing demographics in America and the impact of Black women in politics. Heights are specifically focused on Black women. Black women voted at higher rates than any other demographic group in America during the 2008 presidential election cycle. Harnessing that political power is one

of the many challenges that the groups hope to address at a time when Republicans control the United States Congress, the White House and most state legislatures. The specific goal of Higher

Heights is to “identify, educate, and engage Black women across the socio-economic spectrum to elect Black women, influence elections and move public policy.” During the discussion hosted by Milk River PAC with Clarke and Navarro, issues around the changing demographics in America and the impact of Black women in politics were the main focus.

pected after Perez barely won the DNC chairmanship over progressive challenger Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.). For years, members of the Congressional Black Caucus and others have challenged the DNC on its lack of hiring of Black vendors and consultants as the party continued to use the same consultants and staff against a backdrop of historic losses over the last 10 years.

DNC reorganization

Indivisible Movement

According to demographic trends and national poll predictions, Clinton should have easily defeated real estate mogul Donald Trump. Clinton won the popular vote by 2.8 million votes, but lost the Electoral College vote (227-304), sending Donald Trump to the White House. In the post-Obama era, efforts to advance African-Americans into elected office appear to be picking up steam. On March 29, new Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez asked for all staffers currently at the DNC to hand in their resignations. A massive reorganization is ex-

The Indivisible Movement, started by former congressional staffers, has risen to re-energize civic engagement in the wake of Trump’s election in the same way the Republican Tea Party rose to power following Obama’s election in 2008. Town halls focused on health care and the direction Trump is taking policy have given rise to efforts to focus on the next major set of federal elections in 2018. But there are also several test races coming up that should provide a clue as to whether the recent energy among Democrats and others who oppose Trump’s agenda is real.

Study: Black millennials more optimistic about future than Whites, Hispanics TRICE EDNEY NEWS WIRE

A newly released study of millennials reveals that Black consumers between the age of 18-35 are more optimistic about their futures than Hispanics, Asians and Whites of the same age. Young African-Americans were also far more likely (59 percent) to say “anyone can achieve their dreams if they try hard enough.” The report is based on 2016 data from a collaborative research study conducted by Richards/ Lerma (known for its expertise

in Hispanic market advertising) and the University of Texas, Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations. It was designed to gain a more thorough understanding of the complexities of today’s highly diverse multicultural millennial group.

‘Millennials Deconstructed’ “One of the most staggering findings of all in the midst of our nation’s current racial upheaval is that Black millennials are more

optimistic than the other millennial segments. Although they are less likely to say they are currently satisfied with life, they are the most optimistic about the future,” the report says. The study, “Millennials Deconstructed,” consisted of a national online sample of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and White Millennials between the ages of 18 and 34 and Hispanics 35+ for comparison, and explored three separate topics: political beliefs and attitudes, the American dream, and media behavior. A series of qualitative one-on-

one interviews were conducted following the quantitative study to gain additional insights into survey findings.

Compelling stories “Although our initial intent in this report was to strictly define and deconstruct the American Dream by racial/ethnic segment, a much more interesting story emerged after analyzing the results,” the report says. “When zooming into the differences between the segments, the data reached out and smacked us with untold cultural stories that

challenge popular notions about each race and ethnicity. “While the differences between the way the groups define and relate to the American Dream are interesting, what’s far more compelling is how their cultural and ethnic background shapes their responses in counterintuitive ways. In other words, it’s not only ‘the what’ we want to talk about, it’s the often neglected how and why.”

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a first down the entire season. Then we got things together and started making the playoffs. There are more girls playing and more schools getting teams,” Wilson remarked.

Top players

Mainland senior quarterback Tahara Williams looks to throw a pass during a recent game.

Jasmine Hadley plays receiver on offense and defensive back on defense.

Mainland girls’ flag football team off to a good start BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Mainland High School is a state powerhouse in boys tackle football. The girls flag football team isn’t too shabby either. The Buccaneers (7-0) were undefeated and ranked seventh in Class 1A in the state heading into their April 12 contest against New Smyrna Beach, which was after the Daytona Times’ deadline. “We’re a really good team. We have a lot of camaraderie,” said Head coach Scott Wilson. Wilson also is the head coach of the boys tackle team, which has won the district and made the playoffs throughout his entire tenure.

District, then state

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Reason for success Wilson also has led the girls program for all 13 seasons, leading the program to five district titles and five playoff appearances. He said, “I think our success comes from our relationships from the coaches on staff. Our basketball and track coaches all coach on the boys football team with me. We all utilized the same kind of thought process. Also, our girls all come from basketball, soccer and track, over to football.” Wilson believes the boys tradition carries over to the girls program.

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Mainland Coach Scott Wilson gives instruction on the sidelines. “A lot of the girls on the team are team trainers and managers for the boys football tackle team. They love the sport just as much as the guys. The tradition carries over,” expressed Wilson.

Growing sport Wilson has seen the sport of girls flag football grow and progress. “It’s grown immensely. Our very first team didn’t even get

Curry tops list of most popular NBA jerseys BY JIMMY DURKIN MERCURY NEWS/TNS

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Crewmen for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano celebrate on pit road following the team’s victory in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race on May 21, 2016, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.

New format for NASCAR All-Star Race announced BY MICHAEL PERSINGER CHARLOTTE OBSERVER/TNS

Charlotte Motor Speedway announced a new format for May’s NASCAR All-Star Race at the track. And following the theme for NASCAR rules changes in 2017, the drama relies on gimmicks. The May 20 race at the 1.5-mile track will be contested in four stages, of 20, 20, 20 and 10 laps. The three winners of the 20lap stages, as long as they’re still on the lead lap after the third stage, are locked into the final 10-lap sprint, which will only include 10 drivers. And after those three phases, there will be drama based on … math. The seven drivers who join

the three stage winners in the final stage will be decided by the average finish in the first three phases, which means unless you’re really good at dividing by three you’ll have little to no idea who’s in until the field is announced at the track.

Pit stops and tires Once the 10 drivers eligible for the final stage are announced, there will be drama based on … pit stops. Pit road will open for an optional stop, and the order of the drivers exiting pit road will determine the starting order for the final stage, which offers a $1 million prize. But wait, there’s more drama, this time based on … tires.

The Buccaneers feature senior quarterback Tahara Williams (30 TDs). Senior Jasmine Hadley is a four-year starter; she plays receiver on offense and defensive back on defense. She leads the team in interceptions each season. Mainland also has three fouryear senior starters on defense in rusher Raven Robinson, linebacker Taren Coyler and Auden Sweeny. Wilson sees a lot of fight in the girls. “They are tougher than what people think. They work very hard and you can’t give them enough credit. They have that dedication and great work ethic. The way the tradition works goes from freshman year to senior year. The freshmen see the seniors’ work ethic and they carry the torch when the seniors graduate. If, we do get too relaxed they won’t let us,” Wilson explained.

Each driver will receive one full set of softer, and thus faster, tires to be used at some point in the four stages. If they need them in an earlier stage to qualify (which they would know if they’re really good at math), they can put those faster tires on without penalty. But if they wait for the final stage, they must go to the back of the field for the final restart, behind all the cars with regular tires.

The addition of Kevin Durant to the Warriors wasn’t enough to knock Stephen Curry off his perch of owning the NBA’s most popular jersey. Curry topped that list for the second straight year, the NBA announced on Tuesday. The rankings are based on NBAStore.com sales from October through April. Durant wasn’t far behind at No. 3 and fellow All-Star Klay Thompson checked in at No. 13. The Warriors also held onto their No. 1 spot on the team merchandise list, a no-brainer with their stacked roster that includes a fourth All-Star in Draymond Green, who didn’t find his way onto the top 15 list.

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The Buccaneers last won the district and made the playoffs in 2014. Archrival Seabreeze, whom the Bucs already have beaten this season, has won the district and made the playoffs the past two seasons. Only district champions make it to the state playoffs. Mainland is ready to reclaim the district title and go win a state championship. Wilson said, “To win a state title it will take a lot of hard work and dedication by everyone on the team. We still play some good teams on our schedule like Tallahassee Godby, who is also ranked. “Also, we first have to win the district tournament. We were undefeated last year, but had some girls got injured. We didn’t win the district tournament and missed the playoffs. Anything can happen,’’ he added. The Buccaneers have four remaining games left on their schedule, including the April 12 match with New Smyrna Beach. The district tournament starts May 2.

ron James has the second-most popular jersey, while the top-five also includes the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook at No. 5 and James’ teammate Kyrie Irvin at No. 5. Oakland native Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is No. 15.

The top 15 1. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors 2. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers 3. Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors 4. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder 5. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers 6. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs 7. Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks 8. Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls 9. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks 10. James Harden, Houston Rockets 11. Dwyane Wade, Chicago Bulls 12. Derrick Rose, New York Knicks 13. Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors 14. Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics 15. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers

Rest of race From there, it’s a straightforward race to the $1 million prize. Qualifying, a three-lap run with no speed limit on pit road, returns to Friday night, with the Open, a last-chance qualifying race, moving back to Saturday. That qualifying race will be run in stages of 20, 20 and 10 laps, with each stage winner advancing to the All-Star Race. Another driver will advance via fan vote.

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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) is congratulated by Kevin Durant after making a 3-pointer in the second quarter of their game at Oracle Arena on April 10 in Oakland, Calif. The Jazz won 105-99.

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