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East Central Florida’s Black Voice MAY 11 - MAY 17, 2017

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DEFIANT GRADS TAKE A STAND

Bethune Park to receive historic recognition

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

The Volusia County Council will place two historical markers at Mary McLeod Bethune Park in New Smyrna Beach during a ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, May 19. The park is located 6655 South Atlantic Ave. The County Council will unveil two historical panels that tell the story of Bethune Beach, a former Black-owned resort that opened in the 1940s, providing beach access to Blacks when most of Florida’s beaches were closed to them.

The historical panels are part of a countywide network of historical interpretive displays.

The park is a beachfront park adjacent to what is known as Bethune Beach.

On six acres

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Graduates turn their backs to the stage while Betsy DeVos was giving Bethune-Cookman’s commencement address on Wednesday at the Ocean Center.

Boos, jeers greet commencement speaker DeVos

Memories of beach

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

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exis Melo was one of about 300 students who graduated from Bethune-Cookman University on Wednesday afternoon. Prior to the commencement ceremony, she summed up the thoughts of many of her fellow graduates.

Just before entering the Ocean Center for B-CU’s noon commencement ceremony, Melo told the Daytona Times, “As a graduate who majored in elementary education, I just felt that having (U.S. Education Secretary Betsy) DeVos as our commencement speaker doesn’t represent what our university or education represents as a whole.”

Melos said she was one of more than 8,400 who supported an online petition on Change. org demanding that Devos not give the address at Wednesday’s graduation.

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Both are named after Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University.

Known simply as Bethune Park, it is located on six acres between the Indian River and Atlantic Ocean.

Representatives from the Volusia County Council, BethuneCookman University and the Bethune Beach Property Owners Association are schedule to attend the ceremony.

Betsy DeVos, right, smiles as her list of accomplishments are cited just before she was bestowed a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, by the university. The action prompted some loud boos from the audience.

New Smyrna Beach residents have fond memories of the beach and park.

“The park wasn’t there. It was just the beach when I was growing up, Robin Jones recalled.

“They had the platform where they had dances. There were bars in the area. As a child, I remember going there every summer and every weekend.

“Coach Babe James took us from the summer program by busloads every day during the summer. There was no age limit. Whoever came got to go. We looked forward to going to the beach as kids. Back then, African-Americans went to the beach starting on Easter Sunday up until Labor Day. That was the season.”

Jones admits that she doesn’t go to the beach or park nowadays.

“I don’t go over there now.

It’s not the same beach. People should go. I don’t go. It’s not like it used to be. The sand isn’t as white.”

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Mom uses art to educate and inspire

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

PHOTO COURTESY OF SHY MORRIS

Shyriaka “Shy’’ Morris is a divorced mother of four. Shown with her children, she is very active in the community as an artist, businesswoman and local activist.

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Shyriaka “Shy’’ Morris is an artist, entrepreneur and community activist.

The 41-year-old divorced mother of four has a degree in early childhood education and has made a living selling paintings and sculptures and teaching art.

“I’ve seen many single women in my family and others outside my family succeed. I know that I can. I am a direct reflection of the communities that I serve.

I’ve been on welfare, Section 8, divorced, kids, no money and a

single mom for 12 years,” she told the Daytona Times.

“I understand what women are going through. If not for the support of my family, who knows where I would be. I try to use my own experiences to help others. I think the only thing I didn’t have was my kids’ fathers being in jail,” responded Morris.

Morris is the mother of four children – Sananda,18, Gabriel, 11, Messiah, 9, and Judea, 7.

Local honors Morris is the owner of P.E.A.C.E. Arts (Positive Education in Arts Creating Expressions), an arts program that promotes arts, education and motivation in children living in underprivileged areas.

“The program aims to inspire, educate and raise standards on how the children see themselves.

Then I go to the parents. I started it as a way to educate my son back when I was pregnant with

my oldest,” she explained.

“Growing up, I saw so many intelligent Blacks get screwed over.

Not all of it was on them, but their associations. I wanted to show that you can have fun while being educated.”

Busy in community Morris is a community artist – the first Black permanent one working at the Atlantic Center for Arts (ACA).

She also is the first vice president of the Southeast Volusia NAACP, Art & Education Chair for the Mary S. Harrell Heritage Museum in New Smyrna Beach and serves on several other organizations.

“As for balancing things out, the reward is seeing my kids happy and successful, especially successful in education,’’ she said.

P.E.A.C.E. Arts was named Community Organization of the Year in 2016 by the City of Day-

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Triplett writes book on marriage Bishop Derek Triplett signed copies of his new book, “What You Say When You Say I Do,’’ on May 4 at the Midtown Cultural and Educational Center in Daytona Beach. The event was sponsored by the F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival.

Triplett said he wrote the book because he believes “in the benefits of marriage and that people can have wonderful, fulfilling marriages if they have the right information and the right tools.’’ He added, “Marriage is work, hard work, but it is the champion of all human relationships. This book puts a major tool in people’s relationship toolboxes,’’ he added.

Campbell Middle festival to benefit after-school program Campbell Middle School’s Night Alive after-school program has designated May 12 for its first Festival in the Field.

The free festival will be a regional event for local schools, community residents, students and their families. It will take place from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Campbell Middle, 625 S. Keech St., Daytona Beach.

The Festival in the Field event will benefit the after-school program, which serves as an academic and personal enrichment program inspiring youth to academic excellence. The event was organized to encourage family engagement and community collaboration in supporting students and their families to experience a better quality of life.

‘Another creative venture’ The entertainment will include local

drum lines, singers, musicians and local speakers. Family activities will include bounce houses, rock climbing, a train ride, water slides and a food court.

Campbell’s Night Alive is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote academic enrichment, and personal enrichment along with family education.

The school’s principal is Dr. Jerry Picott. Kennedy Jacobs is the director of the Nights Alive program.

“We are just ecstatic to bring another creative venture to our community,” Jacobs said. “This festival will, in turn, benefit the community in other ways, since all of the profits are going to the Campbell’s Night Alive Program.

For more information about the program, visit http://campbellnightalive. wixsite.com/cna-1.

tona Beach.

Divine Designs, a business event sponsored by the City of Daytona, named P.E.A.C.E. Arts the community organization of the year in 2016 and Morris as community activist of the year. The Come and Get It Image Awards Orlando named her artist of the year in 2016.

In addition, Allen Chapel A.M.E. in New Smyrna her its Martin Luther King, Jr. Heart of Servant award last year.

Early years Morris was born in Daytona Beach but grew up in New Smyrna.

In the seventh grade, her family moved to the Pine Haven housing development in Daytona.

Morris graduated from Seabreeze High School in 1993 where she played basketball and was a cheerleader.

Morris attended Prairie View A&M University but left to do art.

She has traveled with renowned artists Frank Frasier, LaShun Beal, Larry “Poncho’’ Brown, Charles Bibbs and others.

She also has worked with other celebrities and even sold art to the likes of Erykah Badu, Regina Bell, Bell Hooks, Jaguar Wright,

N’Dambi and Solange Knowles.

Morris has done showcases and conferences with the NAACP, National Black Caucus, HBCUs, doctors, fraternities and others.

Her work includes the Port Orange’s historic Black Freemanville district and Unite Mural in New Smyrna with the ACA.

On moving forward Morris was married for eight years and said divorce wasn’t expected. She said art helped her get through it.

“I think that I am a great support system.

I loved being married, having kids and being a mom, but I think that life sometimes takes a toll on relationships. Communication is critical.

You have people telling you what should be done, but it’s not always good advice. They’re speaking from their perspective. I have no ill feelings,’’ she stated.

Morris added, “Divorce was very tough.

My mind was set on being a housewife and professional artist. When my husband left, it went from two incomes to one. I was shocked.

“It took me a long time to get out of my depression. I’ve been around depressed people and I felt it coming.

Art kept me positive. I am a positive person. I

felt bad, but it kept me moving.”

Didn’t give up As a divorcee, Morris decided to finish her education at Daytona State College.

Morris told the Times, “I took 22 credit hours in one semester. I went to a women’s center for help with books and child care. A woman told me I wouldn’t last and denied child care. I had to take care of my daughter. I ended up making straight A’s. I went back and showed her and she cried.”

Help a mom On Mother’s Day, Morris plans to spend time with her mom Donafa Jenkins.

“I will go to Daytona and go to church with her. We will spend the day together. My mom is my rock. She was with me through all things in my life,” responded Morris.

Morris talked about the importance of honoring their moms.

“If you have a mom spend time with her. If you don’t, spend time with someone else’s mom. I think people should go outside of tradition. If you see a young mom or single mom going hard or if you think she is lacking, give her something simple. It can be flowers or gift basket.

Tell her you see her striving. A small gesture or gift can uplift someone.”

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The Mary McLeod Bethune Park in New Smyrna Beach features a board walk and fishing pier.

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Brief history Like many older residents, Jones believes the recognition is well deserved.

“It’s great. It is a historic place. Back in the day people came from everywhere to go there. There were clubs and that platform.

It was the only place back then where we can go and have a good time. It stayed crowded,” explained Jones.

Bethune Beach opened as Bethune-Volusia Beach, Corp in the mid 1940s.

Dr. Bethune and wealthy Black investors purchased 2.5 miles of beach property south of New Smyrna Beach and created a resort community and recreation area.

Popular before desegregation On Dec. 9, 1945, Dr. Bethune and others founded the Bethune-Volusia Beach Corporation.

The founding members were G.D. Rogers, president; George W. Powell, executive vice president; Dr. W.H. Gray, president; James Colston, secretary: and Dr. Bethune, treasurer.

During segregation, Blacks weren’t allowed on the same beaches with Whites.

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The beach was once a popular summer spot for Blacks. beach grew rapidly on July 4,1950. Festivities reportedly attracted 5,000 visitors.

The beach was a bastion for Black people up until integration in the 1970s made all beaches in the surrounding area accessible.

Park’s features Bethune Park features a boardwalk on the ocean side and fishing pier on the river side.

Manatees are often spotted there as well as several

bird species.

The park also has a basketball court, canoe launch/boat ramp, community building, pavilion, picnic areas, playground, restrooms, swimming, tennis courts and volleyball.

The park and beach are still important to the community.

“It’s important to Blacks.

It’s everyone’s beach now.

It’s important to everyone who lives there now and visit. It’s now everybody’s beach,’’ Jones added.

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Benefit concert will help local soprano with opera training Audience members got lost in soprano Kassy Eugene’s aptitude, grace, poise and command of a benefit concert Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Palm Coast. The audience turned out, narrowly escaping every seat taken to experience classically trained Kassy perform “We Shall Behold Him,” “Jerusalem, Holy City,” “The Lord’s Prayer,” “Give Me Jesus,” and more.

Kassy has the opportunity to move to a new level to bring God glory.

The dynamic, young performer grew up in Palm Coast, singing in the community, and studying under the late Jesse Chapman, music and fine arts director at Palm Coast United Methodist Church.

She’s a graduate of the University of Central Florida (UCF), in addition to earning a voice performance degree.

Rave reviews “I have seen Kassy sing before, usually at the Palm Coast United Methodist Church. I remember well that she was presented at a concert series event by Jesse Chapman...I have always been amazed at the strength and strong professional presentation of this young lady, just as all those who were privileged to be in attendance,” said Wanda Phillips.

“At this performance, she paid tribute to all that Jesse Chapman taught her, and the audience was mesmerized to standing ovations with each song (that) she sang.

What a joy!” exclaimed Phillips.

Kassy sings from the depth of her soul, effortlessly hitting those very high notes. Residents have been taking stock of Kassy’s talent from an early age.

“I grew up as a poor kid with a woman by the name of Grace Bumbry, who went on to be one of America’s leading opera stars,” recalled master of ceremonies John Winston. “Grace has nothing on Kassy. Believe me. I know.”

Pastor Kevin Lautar through prayer welcomed the amazing opportunity to celebrate God with one of our own because Kassy is an amazing young lady, and God doing much to encourage and inspire her, and giving her a talent that we all marvel!

Opera program awaits It was a grand performance of Kassy in a duet with her sister, al-

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to Sasha Eugene, singing “More Than Wonderful,” and worshiping together in song with Romana Saintil singing Richard Smallwood’s “Total Praise.” And, it was Assel Jean-Pierre on keyboard!

A love offering made certain that Kassy propels to the next level.

She’s been accepted at the New York Lyric Opera Summer Theater Program, where costs are astronomical, and do not include housing, other critical room and board expenses, or food, transportation, other essentials, or airline tickets. The program includes lessons in voice, diction, role preparation, etc.

If Kassy is successful, she has another opportunity to return to New York in August to sing with the Metropolitan Opera’s “Meet the Young Artists’ Program” and in Mozart’s award-winning “Magic Flute.”

Kassy was also heard singing “Let us Break Bread,” “Ride on King Jesus,” “My Tribute,” and the grand finale, “How Great Thou Art.”

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John Winston, master of ceremonies, is shown with classically trained soprano Kassy Eugene following the performer’s benefit concert.

More accolades “I know that Jesse Chapman is sitting in heaven looking down and saying, ‘My, my. My, my. What a friend we have in Jesus. Look what our God has done!’” said Winston.

Kassy’s mother added that Kassy has the opportunity to perform as the second lady in “The Magic Flute.”

“We thank God for everything He has done, and will be done for Kassy,” said Yolette Eugene, her mother. “And, we’re so grateful for the Palm Coast community and our church, First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.”

Stewardess Board to sell dinners Find your way for dinner, sponsored by the Stewardess Board of the First Church of Palm Coast.

That’s May 21 following the 10:30 a.m. service.

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Singers Sasha Eugene, Kassy Eugene and Romana Saintil perform “Total Praise.’’ They were accompanied on keyboard by Assel Jean-Pierre (not shown). coli, or a vegetable medley of potatoes, carrots, and onions; cornbread or basic muffins, along with carrot cake or bread pudding, and soda or water.

The donation is $10.

Preorders will be accepted prior to May 21 by calling 386-4465759.

First Church, pastored by the Rev. Gillard S. Glover, is located at 91 Old Kings Road North.

Comedian performing at retirees’ dance The New York City Transit Retirees of Florida has set a new trend.

Comedian Julio A. Rodriguez, straight out of New York City, will tickle your funny bone for the group’s annual Western-themed scholarship dance.

Rodriguez, a native New Yorker, adapted the many diverse cultures that surrounded him, and delivers comedy with the onslaught of rich, cultural humor.

He’s appeared in clubs throughout New York City, including Comic Strip Live, StandUp New York, Rodney Dangerfield’s, and the world-famous Apollo Theater.

Rodriguez doesn’t think of himself as a Latino comedian, but, moreover, a comedian who just happens to be Latino.

He thanks his friends for their support and, of course, God, who makes all things possible.

That’s May 19, 6 to 10 p.m.

Deejay Chester McNorton will also be performing.

There’s a cash bar, and a drawing for a hat full of “dreams” raffles.

The ticket price to the dance is $30.

This is happening at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast.

••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.

Celebrations Birthday wishes to Alicia Pincham, May 12.

Happy anniversary to David and Joy Eurie, May 16.

Library to offer skimmers seminar

Campbell students give back Students in Campbell Middle School’s Night Alive after-school program recently painted a home on Park Drive in Daytona Beach. The painting project is an annual event of the school. A home in the community is spruced up each year. The Night Alive program promotes academic enrichment, and personal enrichment along with family education.

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Have you ever been scammed on the phone, swamped by sales calls, or had your card skimmed at a gas station? Learn what the state is doing to protect you at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach.

Alexander Warmka will explain how his department is fighting back through the Florida Do Not Call list, fuel inspections to combat gas-pump skimmers, and actions against fraudulent telemarketers. Warmka is a training and outreach coordinator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services, the state’s clearinghouse for consumer complaints, information and protection.

The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Daytona Beach Library. Reservations are not required.

For more information, call the library at 386-2576036, option 4.

Sweet corn festival returns on June 3 The Third Annual Sweet Corn Festival hosted by the Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 3 at Pettis Park in New Smyrna Beach. The park is located at 400 N. Duss St. This is a free family-oriented event with fresh corn from the Zellwood farms, barbecue, other food, games, music and museum tours.

Vendor opportunities are

still available.

For additional information, call 386-295-0676 or 386-478-1934.

Workshop to focus on Parkinson’s drugs Rob Thwaites of Compass Research will discuss upcoming clinical trials on medications for Parkinson’s disease from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach.

Thwaites will explain how the new drugs work in the body and how they are expected to bring therapeutic value.

The free program is cosponsored by the Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach and the Friends of the Daytona Beach Library.

Seating is limited. Reservations are required by noon May 22. RSVP by calling 386-676-6375.

Deputy to discuss crime investigations

Are you a fan of murder mysteries? Join Sgt. A.J. Pagliari as he explains how true crimes are investigated at noon Saturday, May 20, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Sgt. Pagliari supervises the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office’s Homicide, Crime Scene and Cold Case Squad.

The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Daytona Beach Library. Reservations are not required.

For more information, call Lorri Davis at 386-2576036, option 4.

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Republicans win a tiny, petty victory After months of “repeal and replace” rhetoric, Congress has finally passed a pitiful little bill designed to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. To watch Republicans gather in the Rose Garden to ‘celebrate’ the narrow passage of their paltry bill, you would have thought that 45 was about to sign ground-breaking legislation. Instead, changes to the Affordable Care Act must be ironed out between the House of Representatives and the Senate. It is unlikely that the Senate will be as quick to succumb to 45’s pressure in the same way the House did.

‘Predatory capitalism’ Only 20 Republicans had the decency to oppose the flawed legislation. Meanwhile, groups like the American Medical Association and AARP have said the legislation is unacceptable. It illustrates the odious nature of the 45th presidency, which is a triumph of predatory capitalism and exploitation.

Poor people lose with this legislation, and so do people with pre-existing medical conditions.

Older people will lose, but people who earn more than $200,000 a year (or couples who earn more than $250,000) see their taxes go down.

The 45th president says this plan will lower premiums and

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deductibles, and that those who have pre-existing conditions will hurt. The legislation says otherwise.

Democrats were silly, but not wrong, to serenade Republicans with “hey, hey, hey goodbye.”

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was colorful, but not incorrect, in telling the Republicans who voted for the legislation will “glow in the dark.” As one New York Democrat said, some committed “political suicide” by voting for the rancid bill.

Desperate GOP Republicans were so desperate for a victory that they didn’t even wait for the Congressional Budget Office to analyze the bill and talk how much money the bill will cost, and how many people will lose their health insurance under the legislation. Instead, they crowded the White House lawn as if they had something to celebrate. Their gathering was akin to someone giving a party because they took, but has yet pass, a final exam. But 45 and his cronies were clearly so desperate for any kind

Trump succeeds in trashing civil rights The reviews of Donald Trump’s first 100 days have generally focused on his failures, flip-flops and follies. We’ve heard a lot about what he’s failed to achieve, but far too little about what he is intent on doing.

Trump’s time in office so far has been a systematic and vicious assault on civil rights. The progress that was won with struggle, sacrifice and legislation is being subverted by ink and administrative actions and deregulation. Trump is intent on rolling back the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and in his first 100 days, the damage has already begun.

Far-right justice He appointed Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, a judge with a record of rulings undermining the rights of workers, women, the LGBTQ community, and protections of the environment and de-

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mocracy.

Gorsuch, selected from a list provided by the far-right Federalist Society and Heritage Foundation, is so extreme that he was confirmed only after Republicans overturned the Senate’s long-established rules to get him confirmed with a mere majority. Gorsuch’s accession to the court now reconstitutes a five-person activist right-wing majority that will continue to undermine voting rights, worker rights and civil rights.

Trump appointed Jefferson Beauregard Sessions as his attorney general, a man who derides the Voting Rights Act as “intrusive”

‘The Purge’ is happening right now Being possessed by an abstract, non-linear psychological construct has always led me to search for the truth which may rest in both the sublime and the ridiculous. Experience has shown me that even in the most unlikely scenario, a kernel of truth or reality may exist or have room to grow.

Such is the case with the movie franchise, “The Purge,” and our contemporary society – it’s a case of ‘art mimicking life.’

Looks familiar The Purge movies reflect a social callousness that is eerily familiar to the current action by the US House of Representatives.

In a 2016 Los Angeles Times review of “The Purge: Election Year,” writer Justin Chang gives the following description: “The end is nigh in ‘The Purge: Election Year’ – that cruel annual rite that, for one night only, allows all Americans to vent their

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bloodlust in the name of continued national health and prosperity.” In those movies, once a year, for twelve hours, lawlessness abounds and the weak and vulnerable are slaughtered.

Taken a step With the passage of Trumpcare, the House has taken a step toward a similar victimization of real-life vulnerable Americans.

Passage of Trumpcare establishes a healthcare agenda that stands in stark contradiction to the principles of Obamacare.

Although the scope and de-

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of victory that they reveled in their preliminary celebration.

The legislation that passed on May 4 is, by most accounts, worse than the legislation that failed weeks ago. Then, the Congressional Budget Office said that about 24 million people would lose health insurance, and that premiums would be 15 to 20 percent higher in 2018 and 2019. The nonsense that was passed on May 4 is likely to create consequences that are even more severe.

It is preliminary to wail, moan, and wring hands this early in the game. After all, the Senate must weigh in, and the Senate is already preparing its own legislation. Some say they will take House concerns into consideration, but others insist that they will keep their own counsel.

Similarly, it is preliminary for 45 and his henchmen to celebrate something that is only the first step in an arduous process that may take months to complete.

What is worth noting, though, is how pitiful this White House is, how eager they are to celebrate narrow victories, and how desperate they are to scrap President Obama’s important health insurance legacy.

‘Delusional’ celebrants Those smiling people in the Rose Garden were, at best, delusional. They were celebrating the

and celebrates the Shelby decision that undermined it.

Sessions reversed the Justice Department’s position on Texas’ racially discriminatory voter ID law. He has reversed the commitment to phase out private forprofit prisons, and has moved to abandon vital police accountability measures that had bipartisan support. He’s threatening sanctuary cities while gearing up for mass deportations that would break up families and separate mothers from children.

Trump issued his Muslim travel ban, an executive order barring citizens of selected Muslimmajority nations from visiting the United States, although federal courts blocked it as an unconstitutional violation of religious freedom. Trump’s toxic rhetoric has been followed by an increase in hate crimes across the country.

Undermined public schools To head the Department of Education, Trump appointed billionaire Betsy DeVos, who for years has devoted herself to undermining public schools and

tails of Trumpcare remain obscure and the contradictions are too numerous to discuss in full in this short piece, the most controversial areas of comparison with Obamacare relate to pre-existing conditions, high-risk pools, tax credits, and older adults.

The most popular aspect of Obamacare is the provision guaranteeing coverage to persons with pre-existing conditions. Obamacare restricts insurers from refusing coverage and caps premiums for pre-existing conditions. Different rates for identical plans could only be established on the basis of age, tobacco use, geographic location and number of persons covered.

Under Trumpcare, states would be able to apply for waivers that allow insurers to set far-higher rates for those with pre-existing conditions. Potentially premiums will be raised to prohibitively high rates that would prevent the purchase of any insurance.

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‘repeal’ of the Affordable Care Act, a replacement with a paltry, mean-spirited plan to make health insurance more difficult to attain.

It would have been useful if instead, Republicans had joined Democrats to fix those parts of the Affordable Care Act that can be improved. Unfortunately, that would mean credit to the president whose vision and foresight provided health insurance to millions of Americans.

Thank goodness for a process that sometimes seems cumbersome, a process that will save us from Republican anti-Obama venom.

Tough 2018 These folks were in such a hur-

ulations.

Trump continues to assert the lie that there was mass voting fraud in 2016, setting the stage for more efforts to restrict voting, particularly for people of color and the young.

be placed in high-risk pools. Ostensibly, Trumpcare would assure coverage of those in high-risk pools with supplemental funding of premiums.

Under the plan passed by the House, $8 billion would be set aside for supplemental funding for those states requesting waivers. Unfortunately, several estimates suggest that to minimally fund this requirement, an additional $130 billion would be necessary over a five-year period.

I pray the celebration by many who admit they haven’t even read the Trumpcare details will sooner or later regret their decision to pass Trumpcare at all cost.

It seems that some of their constituents do more reading than their Representatives. There is no doubt the constituents will know what’s in the bill that hurts them, and as we have seen during past Congressional recesses, constituents will resist and persist.

acare at those town hall meetings, some Representatives agreed to vote in their best interest as they heard the sad stories of what repealing Obamacare would mean.

These same Representatives went back to Washington and voted against their constituents!

In the aforementioned movie review, Chang offers this: “...rest assured that ‘The Purge: Election Year’ is never in danger of letting you confuse the haves with the have-nots. So long as the right people wind up dead, why not keep it going?”

Once again, Republicans have shown their true colors and promoted a bill that threatens the healthcare of 24 million of our most vulnerable, while giving massive tax relief to the one percent. The right to healthcare established under Obamacare is now threatened with the replacement of Trumpcare’s «die quickly or suffer.»

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self, your children and your family and make better decisions, when you know you’re worth a million dollars or more.”

Other races, particularly Whites, inherit their wealth, most through life insurance payouts, he said.

“You really can’t work your way to wealth, you have to invest your earnings somewhere,” said Mitchell. “It’s time to consider tools like life insurance, as well as, looking at places where we can find money to invest.”

Mitchell continued: “We could empower ourselves, and send more kids to school, create endowments, lessen crime and create more home ownership, collectively.”

No lottery ticket

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Eugene Mitchell, corporate vice president and market manager in the African-American Market Unit for the New York Life Insurance Company, said that investing in life insurance policies can increase wealth in the Black community.

Life insurance one of the keys to Black wealth

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE

If Black lives matter, then Black wealth should certainly matter too.

That’s the motto that Eugene Mitchell, a corporate vice president and market manager in the African-American Market Unit for the New York Life Insurance Company, often shares.

Since 2011, Mitchell has been on a mission to create wealth—$50 billion to be exact—in the Black community through an innovative insurance program backed by his employers and the 1,200 African-American insurance agents the company employs.

“We are on mission to create $50 billion of tax-free future income in the Black community,” Mitchell said. “I believe the issues in the Black community are not crime [or] drugs; those are symptoms of a greater and deeper rooted issue, which is about economics.

Mitchell continued: “Without economics, without college saving plans in place, without down

“We are on mission to create $50 billion of tax-free future income in the Black community.’’

Eugene Mitchell New York Life

payments for new homes, folks struggle to move to the next level. What we’ve put together is a community empowerment plan that’s about financial literacy.”

Not just for burials Mitchell said that leveraging financial tools to really make a difference is what’s important.

The equation is quite simple: Multiply 200,000 families by $250,000 in life insurance and that creates $50 billion of taxfree income.

Instead of thinking of life insurance as just a means to cover

funeral expenses, Mitchell urges Black families to consider life insurance as protection and an investment for future generations.

Mitchell based his plan on four principles: Protect what you own and those you love; prioritize financial goals; plan for major life events; and pass on assets to individuals and institutions you care about.

“We’re not only trying to create wealth, but to spend it in the right place, to build upon it and protect it and leverage it for the future and pass it on, so that money is never an issue,” said Mitchell. “Knowing collectively that we’ve created $50 billion and changed the financial future of our community shows that Black wealth matters.”

Leaving legacies Each generation of AfricanAmericans stands proudly on the legacy of everyday heroes and civil rights leaders, just as Mitchell said he happily stands on the legacy of Cirilo A. McSween, an African-American trailblazer in the insurance business who dedicated his life to

strengthening the Black community.

McSween, who served as the treasurer of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and was a close confidant of Martin Luther King, Jr., was adamant about helping his clients create estates and leave legacies to financially empower the next generation, using life insurance as the foundation, Mitchell said.

“I tell my agents that we have the responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who will come after us,” said Mitchell, who holds a degree in finance from Florida International University and an MBA in finance from New York University.

‘Invest your earnings’ Helping to create economic opportunity and building multigenerational wealth can ensure the stability and the future of the Black community, he said.

A revelation struck Mitchell when his employers explained that his value to the company was $2.5 million. Mitchell said that was the current value of his future earnings at the company, just his salary alone, without bonuses.

“So, it made me think about valuing my life. If someone got on the bus and was acting up, it taught me to move to the other side, for example,” he said. “You tend to take better care of your-

Buying life insurance isn’t a government handout, or someone else doing for the community, Mitchell said.

“It’s us, getting ourselves together with what we have,” explained Mitchell. “To teach our children better, to act better ourselves, and to use these tools that are readily available that have been underleveraged in our community, so that we can raise expectations and create a new legacy for generations to come.”

Quite simply, life insurance isn’t a lottery ticket, Mitchell stressed.

“We can insure our parents, ourselves and our children to build this within our own families. By getting our mindset and spending habits right, we can start setting up college savings plans and down payments for homes like others,” he said.

Mitchell explained: “If you had inherited $250,000 from big momma, would it have helped you put aside your nest egg, put a down payment on a home or have startup capital for a business?”

‘A starting point’ After just six years, the plan is nearing its goal.

In 2016 alone, New York Life paid out $5 billion in death claims, Mitchell said.

African-American agents at the company handled more than $100 million in claims from Black Americans.

“The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) forthrightly salutes New York Life and Eugene Mitchell for this transformative initiative to undergird the building of wealth for Black families and communities,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the NNPA. Mitchell and others, including New York Life agents, plan to celebrate reaching the $50 billion milestone by taking a portrait on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in August.

“The $50 billion is just a starting point,” said Mitchell. “It could be used on top of the trillion dollars of earned income that Black people already have.”

AKA president, lawmakers condemn racist act at D.C. university ing low.

“Unfortunately, this is not even the first time in the past year that such a controversy has occurred on AU’s campus,” said Wilson.

“Without the appropriate action, it will not be the last. Sadder still, American University is not the only campus on which White students are expressing their prejudices against students of color.”

BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE NNPA NEWSWIRE

A day after Taylor Dumpson, who is an African-American woman, was elected to be student body president at American University, nooses and bananas (some with the words “AKA Free” on them) were found hanging in various places on the American University campus.

Dumpson is a member of the historically Black sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. On May 4, as lawmakers were debating a repeal of the Affordable Care Act and protesters were chanting on Capitol Hill nearby, Dumpson received support from several sectors.

Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, the international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, flew to Washington, D.C., to stand in support of the American University student. Other members of the sorority stood alongside members of Congress to support Dumpson and to display a sense of strength and solidarity in the face of racism.

Wilson participates The Rev. Barbara Skinner opened the Capitol Hill press conference about the suspected hate crime on American University’s campus with a prayer.

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Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, gives remarks on Capitol Hill during a press conference about the recent suspected hate crime at American University in Washington, D.C. “We aren’t in a post-racial society,” Dumpson said. “I think the way to move towards a better society, and a more inclusive society, is to really focus on and appreciate the differences among us, because what makes us dif-

ferent is very important.”

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) said that the attack has shaken the community to its core and vowed that, “We’re not going to be stopped.”

Later, in a written statement,

Wilson said that no matter how high we go—whether it’s being elected the nation’s first Black president or AU’s first AfricanAmerican student government president—some people just can’t help themselves from go-

Members called for a federal civil rights investigation of the racism displayed at American University. Students of all backgrounds marched in protest of the incident on May 3.

In a statement last week, outgoing American University President Neil Kerwin said, “I regret this happened, apologize to everyone offended, and state emphatically that this incident does not reflect what American University truly is.”

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MAY 11 – MAY 17, 2017 spring. Discipline of the sport. In the past, kids were lazy, came late, left their gear at home and didn’t take it as serious as they should have. We are trying to change the culture and mentality,’’ expressed Dougherty.

“We’re trying to instill hard work, dedication, the right attitude. If you do that you will be successful. We are working on being better prepared,” like all small schools Halifax is dealing with numbers. The school has around 100 students with 57 in high school.’’

Dougherty noted, “Numbers are always a thing at small schools. We had 25 players come out for spring and 23 will suit up for our spring game.

A few kids didn’t make it due to attitudes but the 23 is more than we had last year.”

tional. Florida Atlantic and Edward Waters have also looked at him and Mack,” said Dougherty.

‘Positive and upbeat’ The Knights also will count newcomers in sophomore quarterback Devon Kilgore and eight grade sophomore offensive/defensive lineman Jeremiah Henley.

Nonetheless, Dougherty likes what he sees in spring practice.

“The kids like how we are teaching them, our conditioning and the mentality we are trying to instill. They are excited.

We’ve been teaching the very basics as of tackling, blocking, etc. They are positive and upbeat. We have already planned out our summer,’’ he added.

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Halifax Academy Head Coach Shamus Dougherty talks to Ronquise Williams during spring practice.

Dougherty begins rebuilding Halifax Academy football team

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Halifax Academy in Daytona Beach is another local football team with a new head coach.

Shamus Dougherty, the longtime athletic director and boys basketball coach, takes over the team from Dahryll Brown.

The Knights went 3-6 last season. Halifax has only been playing 11-man tackle football since 2014; they played eight-man football from 2011-2013.

“A group of parents brought my name up as well as some of our staff and our principal. We looked over resumes and

we really liked our defensive coordinator Matt Timmons. He is still with us,” Dougherty explained.

“He’s also a campus advisor at our school. Matt loves football. He is finishing up school. Parents from last year also brought up his name. He is very well liked but still in school and working another job. So, I am coaching a few years until he gets his degree.’’

Still the AD and basketball coach Timmons is still the team’s defensive coordinator and now heir apparent to take over the program much like Jimbo Fisher

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS (now Florida State University head coach) was when he was offensive coordinator under legendary coach Bobby Bowden.

Dougherty confirmed, “We are grooming him for the job. He is heir. I already have my football certifications. I am coaching the team but teaching him how to be a head coach and the administrative nuisances. He has a great football mind but hasn’t learned the other stuff yet.”

He will continue as athletic director and boys bas-

ketball coach.

“The scheduling of games is probably the hardest. I just have to make sure I give each team enough time to be successful. I just can’t spend too much time on one team and neglect the other. It works out at a small school because about 80 percent of our basketball players play football,’’ Dougherty said.

Changing culture and mentality Dougherty believes he’s up for the challenge of head football coach.

T:10.875” “It’s just been discipline and attitude so far this

Halifax was to host Orlando Agape Christian for its spring game at Ormond Beach Sports Complex on May 11.

The team officially opens its 2017 season on Aug. 25 against PiersonTaylor at Ormond Beach Sports Complex at 7 p.m.

Dougherty said, “We want the kids to know win or lose the spring game this kind of commitment and dedication can lead to success. It’s not about just winning but how we play the game. If we play the right way, things will go well.”

Key players The Knights do boast some talent in junior athlete Ronquise Williams, who transferred from Seabreeze High and will play all over the field.

Halifax also returns junior running back/safety Toure Mack and sophomore receiver/defensive back Chauncey Williams.

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Bethune-Cookman University alumni show their support for the graduating class.

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Turned their backs During the graduation, many B-CU students literally gave DeVos the cold shoulder.

The boos were loud as DeVos was awarded an honorary doctorate and throughout her keynotes address. Graduates stood and turned their backs to her as she spoke. The boos and jeers during her speech were loud and relentless.

At the start of the speech, B-CU President Dr. Edison Jackson failed in his efforts to quiet the students.

“If this behavior continues, your degrees will be mailed to you. Choose which way you want to go,’’ he told the students.

They kept standing.

Troubling statement The announcement that DeVos, a strong proponent for school choice, would be the speaker was met with marches, rallies from students, alumni, the NAACP, statewide educators and other community organizations over the past week.

DeVos was criticized for statements she made after HBCU leaders visited President Trump at the White House.

Her statement read, in part, “HBCUs are real pioneers when it comes to school choice. They are living proof that when more options are provided to students, they are afforded greater access and greater quality.”

At a press conference before Wednesday’s graduation, B-CU officials explained to the media that the invite was an effort to initiate dialogue with the secretary and introduce her to HBCUs.

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‘Not for us’ Graduating seniors Jasmine Johnson and Evelyn McClaine are students who spoke up and participated in marches and rallies.

Both spoke with the Daytona Times on Tuesday during a march the day before graduation.

“I decided to protest because I felt like it was unfair for the graduates and university have a person come to our commencement and speak on a subject that she has no experience on, “McClaine said.

“DeVos has no experience in the educational field. Her views on education and HBCUs are appalling. Why bring someone here who is not for us? The graduating class worked so hard and to have someone like this come to our graduation and speak to us about something she has never been through is a slap in the face.’’

Johnson responded, “I decided to come out and protest. I protested at graduation.

I marched on Tuesday and dropped off the petitions for Secretary DeVos not to speak at graduation. I wanted my voice to be heard.”

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Retaliation reports Johnson and McClaine both didn’t fear any retaliation from the school for protesting. There were reports that students were told there would be retaliation by the school if they participated in protests.

The Volusia County/Daytona Beach NAACP, said the civil rights organization was ready to support the students with legal help if the school retaliated.

The local and state NAACP also are calling for the resignation of Jackson and B-CU Board Chair Joe Petrock.

B-CU released a statement on Monday stating that President Edison Jackson and the administration supports the First Amendment rights of its students.

“We have not and will not seek to chill the free speech of our students and faculty; as we support the free exchange of alternative ideas in all academic efforts. Commencement is an occasion that celebrates the best of our students and we have always endeavored to ensure that it is considered a sacred and reverent ceremony. We uphold existing policies and procedures to protect the integ-

and letters as well as ban organizations from campus. There were even talks that students would be fined. Many students don’t know their rights and that the school can’t legally do that. I know my rights.’’

McClaine added, “I feel that the student body has a voice and needs to be heard and if we feel like something is not fair or thrown against us for no good, we have a right to speak out. We as students at Bethune-Cookman University are not going to lay down. We are going to speak up and let our voices be heard.”

rity of our commencement exercises and will continue to do so during Secretary DeVos’ visit.’’

‘I know my rights’ Johnson reflected, “Students felt as, Oh God, they will take away my degree, hold my grades

In Wednesday’s speech, DeVos tried to assure the graduates that she was at the Ocean Center to celebrate their success.

“I am here to celebrate you and all of your achievements. We are all here to applaud your perseverance and to encourage each of you to keep working to reach your full potential,” she said. “And I’m here to demonstrate, in the most tangible way I know how, that I and the entire Administration arefully committed to your success and to the success of every student across this great country.”

In a statement released Wednesday night by the Department of Education, DeVos said she was grateful for the opportunity to address the graduates and to show her respect to the legacy of B-CU founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.

“One of the hallmarks of higher education, and of democracy, is the ability to converse with and learn from those with whom we disagree,’’ the statement read. “I have respect for all those who attended, including those who demonstrated their disagreement with me.

While we may share differing points of view, my visit and dialogue with students leaves me encouraged and committed to supporting HBCUs.”

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Media attend a press conference at the Ocean Center prior to the commencement.

Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry garnered plenty of applause and cheers when he was bestowed an honorary degree at the commencement.

Dr. Jackson makes futile attempts to control the raucous crowd.

Lexis Melo was one of the Bethune-Cookman students who graduated Wednesday. She wasn’t happy about having Betsy DeVos as the speaker.

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How to choose the right look for any occasion

BY DELANEY GEORGE DATA NEWS WEEKLY/ NNPA NEWS SERVICE

Fashion is not just the clothes, the hair, the shoes or the accessories. Fashion is every little element combined that makes “the look.”

Makeup is one of those crucial elements that can make or break your desired look. While going natural is acceptable, a little makeup can enhance any look.

Here are a few tips to make sure you don’t waste a great outfit on bad makeup.

The right products Always remember that makeup is applied in layers. Just like with other fashion elements, you have to start with the right foundation, then build on it.

When it comes to clothes, it’s about matching the right shirt or blouse with the right skirt, then matching the right skirt with the right shoe, adding the right accessories, etc.

When it comes to makeup, you have to match the right eye shadow with the right lip, then match that combo with the right sparkling highlighter. The right makeup can complement any look that you want to create as long as you remember that every element has to work together.

A coordinated look Makeup artist Ebony Harris uses multi-colored shadows, glitters and everything else in her arsenal to capture her clients’ vision for their look.

“I always ask my clients, ‘What’s the occasion?’ or ‘What does your favorite outfit look like?’ so that I can make sure that I apply the perfect look,” said Harris.

When it comes to clothes, it’s always best to not be too “matchy, matchy,” but when it comes to your face, a coordinated look is your best bet.

For more fashion and make-up tips, follow Delaney on Twitter @ DelaneyGPro.

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Delaney George matches a green and nature-colored eye shadow with a pink lip.

Ruffles return – but keep them simple

BY ELIZABETH WELLINGTON PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

They’re baaaack. But you won’t find them in a lacy frenzy. Their flounce is simple this spring: We are talking one layer — two layers, tops.

Ruffles, fashion’s wavy extra, add trademark feminine flair to unsuspecting silky blouses, the bottom of cropped jackets, and along the hemline of skinny trousers.

Some history This photo was posted on Michelle Obama’s Instagram page on Jan. 18 from her last walk through the White House.

Ruffles, or ruffs, first appeared along the neckline of men’s shirts during the Renaissance.

With each passing century, however, menswear became plainer and womenswear more dramatic.

By the 18th century, they were the extravagant favorites of the monarchy; Marie Antoinette loved them.

During the 19th century, ruffles started to disappear, thanks to the proliferation of menswear-inspired shirtwaists on ladies of means. However, shortly after World War I, they reemerged in layers on flappers’ dancing dresses.

Tops and bottoms Since then, ruffles have been a part of the standard fashion repertoire, although they were more prevalent during certain decades. (Think flamenco dancers in the 1930s, princess gowns of the 1950s, flower children of the 1970s, and girls-just-wannahave-fun vibes of the ’80s.)

Fast-forward to the early 2000s, and ruffles made mini-

skirts interesting, and strapless evening dresses jazzed up, delighting girlie girls everywhere.

Last spring, they were the sultry accent on ubiquitous offthe-shoulder tops. And during this unapologetically feminine spring, they are all over the place.

Obama wore one Brie Larson in a cobalt Oscar de la Renta gown on this year’s Academy Awards red carpet.

Emma Roberts and Selena Gomez in ruffled summer frocks.

Michelle Obama at the end of her bell-sleeved shirt. And, of course, those of us interested in adding a little sizzle to an otherwise boring silhouette.

Should you wear them? Carefully. They are extra-cute on blouses. Moderation is key, as very few of us have Prince’s panache.

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