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On to the next pressing issue Freedom Fund Banquet will tout local NAACP’s accomplishments and will highlight the work left to be done. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
When the Volusia County/ Daytona Beach NAACP meets for its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on June 10, there will be discussion about what’s next locally for the civil rights organization. The organization has been an active force in the community
and most recently led the protests against Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos as BethuneCookman University’s commencement speaker earlier this month. The local NAACP united with students, alumni and community residents in their effort to get the university to rescind its offer for DeVos to speak. “United We Stand’’ is the theme of this year’s banquet, which will include awards to area residents as well as scholarships to deserving students. The banquet will begin at 7 p.m. at the the Daytona Beach Hilton Ocean Walk Resort, 100 North Atlantic Ave.
Plenty of concerns NAACP President Cynthia Slater said the local civil rights organization is working locally and statewide to get things done. “We are workCynthia ing very closely Slater with the school district and Superintendent (Tom) Russell on some things that we want to see accomplished as well as minority hiring and budget concerns. The Florida Legislature has proposed cutting $10 million from our local school system. We are always
working to build relationships,” Slater told the Daytona Times. The NAACP is a national and local force ensuring voting rights. Slater said, “We are always looking at legislative issues when it comes to voters’ rights. There is so much at stake. We must be ready for the 2018 governor’s race that we must really be cognizant of. Registering people to vote is always one of our greatest issues. Politics is a big issue. We’ll be lost as a people if we don’t vote, educate voters and mobilize voters.”
Votes, jobs There aren’t many reports on voting rights infringements here locally, Slater noted.
McNorton and friends to help local kids again Former NFL player’s annual football clinic set for June 1-2 at Derbyshire Park BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
Hundreds of kids participate in the Bruce McNorton Football Clinic in Daytona Beach each year. The former NFL player’s annual event will take place at the Derbyshire Sports Complex, 849 Derbyshire Road, on June 1 and June 2. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. on June 1. The clinic is free for boys and girls ages 6 to 20. “Yes, girls can come! When we first started, we had more high schools but since 7-on-7 (football programs) got more popular, they left. We get more young kids now ages 8 to 14,” McNorton told the Daytona Times.
“Not too much locally as nationally. One thing we must maintain is our relationship with our county Supervisor of Elections. We must keep up with laws and assure that there are no discriminatory actions taking place during elections. We keep an eye out on what happens on a state level, but the important thing is to make sure that no discriminatory problems during local elections,” she explained. Employment is another fight. “You can’t do anything if you don’t have a job. We want to make sure that in this community that new employers come into this area hire people in our own See NAACP, Page 2
Businessman and activist Joel Fears dies BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
Joel Van Fears, a local electrical engineer and longtime community activist, died on May 21. He was 78. Mr. Fears and his wife of 49 years, Mary Jackson Fears, often teamed up for Civil War re-enactments and did plenty of research on the people they portrayed from the era. Their awardwinning docudrama “Filling The Gap’’ was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Mrs. Fears is the author of “Civil War and Living History Reenacting About People of Color.’’ Funeral services for Joel Fears are scheduled for 1 p.m. May 27 at Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church, 317 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. A viewing is scheduled for May 26 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the church and Saturday morning from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Advice from pros Local coaches as well as pro friends of McNorton will work with the students. The camp will focus on teamwork principles, proper techniques, championship mindset and football fundamentals. The coaches also will offer academic advice. “I think what makes this camp different from the others is that the guys working at this camp are not here for photo opportunities. Our coaches and training are out there, encouraging kids and working with them instead DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR./HARDNOTTSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM of watching and discussing what they will do after the clinic,” re- A youngster learns football fundamentals during a previous clinic hosted by Bruce McNorSee CLINIC, Page 2 ton, who grew up in Daytona Beach.
Mr. Fears was born in Lufkin, Texas on Aug. 10, 1938. He was the youngest of seven children. He was a graduate of Prairie View A&M University. A Navy veteran, Mr. Fears retired from NASA where he spent 30 years as an electrical engineer and project manager. Mr. Fears also worked for three years after retirement at thenDaytona Beach Community College, now Daytona State University. He was a lifelong member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the National Technical Association.
‘True civil rights man’ Mr. Fears also was a lifetime member of the NAACP. “He was on our Executive Committee for many years. He See FEARS, Page 2
Mainland grad racks up plenty of scholarships; decides on Stetson On to Stetson
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Thousands of local high school students will graduate during Memorial Day weekend. O’Shyn Powers is one of about 380 students graduating from Mainland High in Daytona Beach. Mainland’s ceremony will take place on May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Ocean Center. The 18 year-old will graduate in the top 10 percent of her class. “I am very excited. I am happy that all of my hard work is paying off,” responded Powers.
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Powers boasts a 4.2 grade point average and has racked up $300,000 in academic scholarships. She will graduate magna cum lade. Powers will attend Stetson University in DeLand and major in science in the fall. She has a scholarship for $44,000 per year up to four years to attend the school. “I don’t feel any pressure. I think I am pretty much ready. My parents have prepared me. I am ready for the next step in life,”
commented Powers, whose goal is to be an anesthesiologist.”
Stayed focus Powers enjoyed her time in high school and stayed quite busy. She served as president of her class from her freshman year until junior year, was the Student Government Association treasurer and historian. She also was a cheerleader in ninth and 10th grades. “The most challenging thing See GRAD, Page 2
O’Shyn Powers is one of the many area students graduating this weekend. The Mainland High student will attend Stetson University in the fall.
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Millers’ new produce market brings healthy options to Midtown after they opened May 5. Moreover, they are coming from throughout the Halifax area. Aimee Aballo and her mom, Liz Murdoch, stopped by recently. The two women reside in Surfside Village on the beachside. “I’m from New York and you are used to having corner stores with fresh produce,” Aballo said, adding that they learned about Midtown Produce through a social media app.
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Longtime community activist Steve Miller and his wife, Sandra, are looking to put a big dent into what some have called a lack of healthy eating options in the city’s Midtown area. The couple recently opened Midtown Produce at 839 George Engram Blvd. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. “We noticed that this area was a food desert,” Sandra Miller said in a recent interview. Officials with the county health department have been quoted in several news stories using the same term in describing the city’s Midtown area. The federal government defines a “food desert” as neighborhoods and communities that have limited access to affordable and nutritious foods including fruits and fresh vegetables.
Welcomed by health department Research has shown that in the United States, those who live in urban and rural low-income neighborhoods are less likely to have access to supermarkets or grocery stores that provide healthy food choices. “It is great that they have a new produce market,” said Laureen
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Veteran player, scout McNorton, who grew up in Daytona Beach, is a current scout for the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, a position he has held for 18 years. He spent nine seasons in the NFL as a defensive back with the Detroit Lions (1982-1990) who drafted him in fourth round of the 1982 draft. He spent one season on the Miami Dolphins roster (1991). After his career ended, McNorton spent five years as head football coach at Pontiac Northern High School in Pontiac, Michigan. In high school, he played one year at Mainland High and two at Spruce Creek, where he graduated in 1977.
Mentored by Dungy He also played cornerback for Georgetown College (Kentucky) at the NAIA level. He got to play in the Senior Bowl and was coached by NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy in that game. McNorton remembers, “Dungy was the defensive backs’ coach for the game. He called me ‘Georgetown.’ That is when they really started looking at players from smaller schools for the game.
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Sandra Miller shows off some of the organic produce at Midtown Produce. Husband, director of community health for the Volusia County Health Department. At the same time, Husband said that it is important that businesses looking to fill the void in these areas recognize the need to keep prices relative to what people can afford. It also helps, she said, when businesses opt to accept EBT cards and are located in areas accessible by public transportation.
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Dungy told me not to be intimidated and to believe. “He has been a mentor to me every since. I appreciate it. We still talk every now and then, especially when I run into him at seminars and camps. He coached defensive backs with the Kansas City Chiefs when I was in the NFL. He wanted them to draft me. He told me that I would be a good player and would be around.”
parents couldn’t afford to send me to out of town camps. I can’t recall any in Daytona,” he shared. “I met and spent time with current Edward Waters College and former Bethune-Cookman football coach Alvin ‘Shine’ Wyatt. He was the only pro athlete that I knew at the time. If I had these opportunities, I would have been all in. Those experiences motivated me to share something with young athletes and to give back,” McNorton told the Times.
Not getting paid McNorton’s football experience inspired the creation of the football clinic, which has been going in Daytona for 11 years after operating five years in Pontiac, Michigan. McNorton expressed, “God has blessed me to be in position to do this. Many guys have nonprofits. People tell me to do one, but I haven’t yet. I know what it costs to do this. I fly in guys to help run it. I have been able to get financial support and donations from local businesses and people to help. “Everything goes to the kids. I don’t get paid, and I don’t pay the coaches in the camps. Just seeing the kids enjoying it and getting something out of it works for me.’’
Creating opportunities Making the clinic affordable for local kids was another goal. “When I was growing up, there weren’t as many football activities. The opportunities that were available I couldn’t afford. My
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community as well as existing entities hire and promote people,” expressed Slater. The local NAACP touts its relationship with local law enforcement. Slater said, “We are happy for Daytona Police Chief Craig Capri and Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. We want to keep that positive relationship.”
Renowned speaker Slater is pleased that this year’s banquet speaker will be author and businessman Clifton L. Taulbert. Taulbert, a former banker, is president and founder of the Freemount Corporation, which consults on human capital deClifton velopment and organiTaulbert zational effectiveness. He is the author of the book, “When We Were Colored,’’ which was turned into a feature film that starred Phylicia Rashad. He also has published the “Eight Habits of the Heart for Educators’’ and “Who Owns the Ice House: Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur.’’ He just released the book, “The Invitation.’’ “He is probably one of better speakers that we can have today. He stands for education and building strong
Steve Miller, who has operated a local tax preparation business for the last 32 years, said he and his wife were looking for a way to give back to the community that has supported them. It appears to be working. “People like it being here,” Sandra Miller said, adding that customers begin appearing shortly
The market is located on the first floor of a building Steve Miller, 63, purchased several years ago to house his tax service. It was formerly used as a grocery store. Miller said his tax business is busiest January through April, leaving the building underused the rest of the year. The Millers researched several ideas and decided the idea of a fresh produce market made sense for several reasons – location and lack of any real competition. “I wanted to bring fresh, affordable fruit and vegetables to this neighborhood,” Steve Miller said. “The 32114 zip code has one of the highest rates of diabetes and strokes in the county,” he said, adding low wages make it hard for people to buy healthy food.
Surrounded by fast food Miller also said the area is ringed by fast-food eateries that offer cheap, not necessarily healthy, meal options. “I am eating better myself being around it all day,” he said, pointing to fruits and vegetables at the store. Sandra Miller, who retired in 2016 from Daytona State College where she worked in adult education, said that while growing up in Polk County her family grew all the food they served. “My grandmother even raised chickens and sold the eggs,” she said, adding she still has a vegetable garden at her home here.
More organic produce coming The couple, meanwhile, is negotiating with a farmer in Georgia who grows organic produce. It’s a family-owned operation that has been around for seven generations,” Steve Miller said. “They were among the first to be certified as organic in their area and they can grow anything we need. He is slowly incorporating organic items into the market. Consumers can find more information about Midtown Produce on its Facebook page.
Joel Fears (left) appears in a full Civil War Union Army uniform and regalia as he talks with Retired Army Master Sergeant Hubert Jackson during a program on military history at the John H. Dickerson Heritage Library in Daytona Beach in July 2015.
NCAA seminar The clinic also will host an NCAA eligibility seminar, which will be held at 6 p.m. on May 31 at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Educational Center, 1000 Vine St. The seminar will cover NCAA clearing house requirements; high school coursework pre-requisites; new grade point average and test score requirements. “We want more parents than athletes. A lot of our kids don’t go to Division I colleges and end up going to junior colleges because they haven’t been prepared,” McNorton explained. “Many kids take courses in high school that don’t meet the college core requirements. Parents are often confused because a kid graduates but can’t get a scholarship. This provides them with information that they need to know.” The clinic is presented in partnership with the City of Daytona Beach.
communities. We hope he speaks on that. We have a lot of issues in our community,” Slater noted. “Many things have been hidden for so long that are coming forward with politics in this nation which are dividing us,’’
‘Power of community’ Taulbert told the Times that he’s honored to speak at the banquet. “I will speak on the power of community and how ordinary individuals can bring about transformative change,’’ he said. Taulbert sees the NAACP as relevant as ever. “Anytime that people come together to build community and change that is a good thing. The process is always relevant because we are human. Relevancy always reflects the times. Having a forward focus is always relevant and will always be,” explained Taulbert. He added, “The NAACP is very important part of my life. I know all about it growing up in the Mississippi Delta. I got to see it. I remember what was, what happened and what can be in the future.’’ Taulbert believes in building communities for future generations. “World change is inevitable and always must be done on the ground. The most important job now is for us – people like me is to ensure a strong community for those that come after us. We owe them. We have a responsibility to let them know what can be and what is expected to be,” he added. For ticket information, call 386-2553736.
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plaques and recognitions. I was just shocked when I found that he had passed,’’ Slater added.
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will be truly missed. He was a quiet man but when he spoke, he spoke volumes when it came to policies and procedures and protocols,’’ stated Cynthia Slater, president of the Volusia County/Daytona Beach NAACP. “I looked up to him. He was a true civil rights man whom I recognized as a leader in his own right.” “He won many NAACP awards,
Along with his wife, Mr. Fears is survived by his son Joel Van Fears Jr.; stepson, John Anderson; grandson, John Anderson III; sister, Shirley Davis; brother-in-law, Rev. Milbrew Davis; and other relatives. Herbert Thompson Funeral Home, 901 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., is in charge of arrangements. Internment will be at Restlawn Cemetery, 818 North 25th St., Sanford.
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Dual enrollment student Powers doesn’t plan on being at Stetson very long. Her goal is to graduate and earn her Bachelor’s degree within two years. Powers also was a dual enrollment student at Daytona State College while in high school. She has two classes remaining to earn her Associate’s degree, which she plans to do over the summer. “Dual enrollment wasn’t really that difficult for me but you do really have to stay focused and dedicated. You have to want it and put your time and energy into it,” Powers explained.
HBCU offers too While she chose Stetson, Powers also received scholarship offers from other universities, including the University of Central Florida and University of South Florida. Historically Black schools like Alabama A&M and Tuskegee also offered scholarships. Bethune-Cookman offered her a full ride. Powers admits, “I really did consider going to an HBCU, but I think that I will wait until I go to graduate school and attend one.” Through it all, she believes that she is ready for the challenges of college. “I am going to have to get a job. I am moving out. It is going to be different. I am going to have to try to juggle a job, stay focus and do well in school. I am going to
have to get adjusted to going to school, work, coming home and studying,” expressed Powers.
Touts education Powers believes education is a key to success. “Education is very important for our people as a whole but especially for females. I believe that it starts with Black families. They must motivate the child the right way so that they go on the right path. I think it starts at home. If parents support you and push you the right way, you can succeed,’’ she emphasized. Throughout her life, Powers has excelled in school. “I have kept every report card going back to kindergarten. I’ve always made good grades, mostly straight A’s,” she recalled. Through it all, Powers thanks her parents Todd and April Powers for their support. She said, “I had great parents. I believe that they have helped make it where I can come this far. I could not have done it without their support.” Her mother, April Powers, noted, “I am so amazed at her confidence and direction to get where she feels she belongs in life. Her faith in God is outstanding for a young lady her age. She will arrive at her destiny by faith. I love her so much. I couldn’t be more proud. Stetson has no idea about the power of this O’Shyn.’’ Powers has three siblings – two younger brothers and a younger sister. O’Shyn related, “I think that I set a good example for them. I try too. I was always a good child. I don’t think that I ever gave them (her parents) any problems. I didn’t do much but go to school.”
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at the Savoy,” “Take the A Train,” and “It Don’t Mean A Thing” from “Bubblin’ Brown Sugar,” and “I’m Flying” from “Peter Pan.”
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“A Taste of Broadway” brought a backdrop of shimmering lights, a superb cast and crew, vocals and choreography.
Series of shows gives locals a taste of Broadway Time and energy went into the razzle-dazzle Broadway performances at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. Director Emma Adams explored performing the show of megahits from Broadway five years ago, and “A Taste of Broadway” premiered last year in a bevy of show stoppers in musically crafted plots. A recent stroll down Broadway welcomed the community to two performances in a backdrop of shimmering lights, superb cast and crew, vocals and choreography. It brought an appreciation of theater since many in the cast are children and teens. Adams writes in the playbill, “Tony Felton, thank you for allowing Just 4 U Productions, Inc. to produce a second season of ‘A Taste of Broadway.’”
Teaching tool Just 4 U Productions utilizes live stage productions and other theater arts as a primary teach-
May 29 program to honor veterans Lohman Community Outreach will host a Memorial Day Patriotic Remembrance to honor local veterans on May 29. The 11 a.m. service will take place will take place at Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Ave. The family-friendly event is free and a lunch will be provided after the program. Lohman Community Outreach is a program of Lohman Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Cremation. For more information, call Leslie Fisk at 386-6731100.
84 sites to participate in summer food program Volusia County’s Human Services Office is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program for children at 84 sites from June 5 through Aug. 11. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides nutritionally balanced meals regardless of race, color, sex, disability or national origin during summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available.
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ing tool for adolescents to develop the necessary social proficiencies to meet today’s unprecedented challenges. The proceeds from donations and tickets support theatrical workshops and scholarships. Anthony C. “Tony” Felton is the president of Just 4 U Productions, Inc. Adrienne Hassell Felton is Just 4 U Productions’ executive secretary, and is filling the role of assistant director of “A Taste of Broadway.” The show was continuity of lyrics such as: “The joint is jumpin’/ It’s really jumpin’/Come in, cats, and check your hats/I mean this joint is jumpin.’” The vocal opened the show from Fats Waller’s “Ain’t Misbe-
havin’’ and featured Dr. Irving W. Robinson in the lead with the adult cast. “Hairspray” brought its rendition of “Run and Tell That!,’’ featuring Melissa Arnold impersonating a guy and backed up with Dejanae Agledor, Eric Moore Jr., Janysa Rodriguez, Maya Felton, Nia Felton, Oslyn Bryant, Samira Taite-Headspeth, Shaunte’ White, Sophia Matta, Tyler Lawrence and Xavier Taylor-Simmons.
More performances The “March of the Siamese Children” from “The King & I” was compelling and starred LaToya Taite-Headspeth and Sterling Headspeth. Their performance included the youth cast: Adrianna Boggs, Alahni Cooper, Aminah Taite-Headspeth, Bryce Wilson, Carter Wilson, Dejanae Agledor, Diage Betts, Kennedie Cooper, Marlee Matta, Sheldon Headley, Tyler Bohnenkamper and Zavion Betts, and the adult cast collaborating with Donna Decina, Emma Adams, and Karen Coke. Also worth mentioning was the mystique of the “Phantom of the Opera” and its prelude of the same name, and featuring Anthony C. “Tony” Felton, Peter Trubek and TaShaye Brown. Some other compositions making their way were: “Stompin
Brunch will honor Renny Roker, others Author Orjanette Bryant will host the “Legacy Brunch.’’ The proceeds will support Just 4 U Productions. The brunch will honor those making a difference in the lives of others. Actor Renny Roker is this year’s nominee. He was the first African-American in the No. 1 sitcom, “Gomer Pyle USMC.” Others who will take part are
Rev. Blow to deliver ‘Fresh Start’ message Pastor Gillard S. Glover announced that the message “Fresh Start” will be preached by the Rev. Dr. David L. Blow Sr. While everyone has been invited, the targeted population is 40 years and younger to deal with the upcoming Pentecost season. The service has been set for 4 p.m. June 4 at First Church, 91 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast. A godly man, Rev. Blow has studied to show himself approved. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in telecommunications from Morgan State University, a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry from Howard University. Rev. Blow has also partnered with a team of Flagler County churches to present one of the largest praise and worship youth gatherings to ever hit Matanzas High School, let alone the county. He is part of the adjunct faculty of the School of Religion at Bethune-Cookman University. For further details, contact First Church at 386-446-5759. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.
Celebrations Birthday wishes to Lenny Rowe, Dr. Lawrence Gary, May 26; and Audrey M. Thorpe, May 27.
All children age 18 and younger are eligible for meals at no charge, and there will be no discrimination in meal service. The programs are approved only for geographical areas where 50 percent or more of the children qualify for free and reduced-price meals during the school year. For a complete list of sites, visit www.volusia.org/ summerfood. For more information, call the Human Services Office at 386-254-4648, ext. 12980 or 12984.
Health Expo is June 3 in Deltona On June 3, Deltona Parks & Recreation will host its sixth annual Community Health Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd. The expo will emphasize improved wellness and overall health for the entire family. Vendors from health care providers, wellness organizations, financial and retirement advisors and government liaisons will have displays. Free massages, blood pressure checks and other screenings will be available. For additional informa-
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‘Divided Soul’ closes at Golden center A closing reception was held May 19 at the Yvonne Scarlet Golden Education and Cultural Center in Daytona Beach for the “Divided Soul’’ art showcase by Anthony Armstrong, which opened on Feb. 24. The artist is shown speaking at the closing event in the photos on the right. The May 19 closing included refreshments and live entertainment. The showcase was sponsored by VITAS Health Care and the City of Daytona Beach.
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This year’s Juneteenth at the African American Cultural Society (AACS) will rock the stage and educate through entertainment. A cast composed of Just 4 U Productions will perform the theatrical episode “What Does It Mean To Be Free?” The Supremacy Dancers will present a 1920s medley, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and its liturgical dancers will interpret “God Speaks,” and Margery M. Alexis will perform in song and inspire the soul. Cultural Committee Chair Brenda Andrews announced that a marketplace will be provided for vendors. Juneteenth is the only nationwide holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. All are welcome to this free, cultural event, partially funded by the City of Palm Coast. That’s June 17, from noon to 4 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children for an educational, entertaining experience. Freewill donations to defray expenses will graciously be accepted at Juneteenth and online at aacspc.eventbrite.com. The African American Cultural Society, at 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast, can be reached at 386-447-7030.
authors Melanie Bonita, Dr. Evelyn Bethune and Essence magazine’s Dr. Gwendolyn Grant. The brunch is May 27, 11 a.m., at the Wyndham Renny Ocean Walk ReRoker sort in Daytona Beach. The $35 ticket can be secured from Bryant at 386-227-7303.
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Good news for some in the Class of 2017 The college class of 2017 is in a better employment position than any college class in a decade. With the unemployment rate (4.4 percent) lower than we’ve seen it since 2007, and with wages ticking up (although too slowly), today’s college graduates are far better off than their colleagues who graduated in 2008, when the Great Recession caused employers to rescind job offers that had already been made in writing.
Higher wages The human resource management company Korn, Ferry, Hay says that the average graduate will earn $49,785, up three percent from last year. Accounting for inflation, 2017 grads will earn 14 percent more than graduates ten years ago. The biggest winners are those in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) areas. Software developers and engineers earn more than $63,000 a year, while actuaries, science researchers, and environmental professionals earn at least $58,000. In contrast, those who work in call centers as claims examiners or customer service reps have earnings at the bottom of the distribution. In any case, most of those who graduate this month have jobs already lined up!
Less for Black grads Of course, African-American college graduates will have a more difficult time than their White counterparts, both be-
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cause African-Americans experience higher unemployment rates and because AfricanAmerican students are less likely to concentrate in the STEM areas than their counterparts. It will be interesting, however, to see how those African-American graduates, especially HBCU graduates, fare in this labor market. Universities like Morgan State and Howard, and colleges like Spelman and Hampton, have high concentrations of STEM graduates, but unfortunately too many companies don’t even bother to recruit at these colleges. If companies want to do more than diversity lip services, they need to change their regular recruiting patters. That’s why the Howard University/Google partnership is so exciting, and why the partnership between Apple Computers and the Thurgood Marshall Fund makes so much sense.
Learning the culture While a welcoming job market is a foundation for career success, my recent interview with Julie Silard Kantor, the founder of Twomentor, suggest that good job market news isn’t enough. Julie’s company helps corporations develop and foster a men-
Shut down Trump’s sham voting fraud commission Throughout his campaign, President Trump trumpeted the baseless claim that our nation’s elections are riddled with voter fraud. He has repeatedly blamed his gaping three million pluspopular vote deficit on a phantom horde of illegal voters. He complained without evidence and unfairly maligned wide swaths of communities. Finally, two days after unceremoniously firing FBI Director James Comey – a move that has swallowed the 116-day old Trump administration into the jaws of fresh political scandal complete with growing calls for impeachment – Trump doubled down on unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud and signed an executive order creating the Presidential Commission on Election Integrity.
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Phony commission The bipartisan-in-name-only commission is led by Vice President Pence and Kris Kobach, a well-known advocate on voting restrictions and immigration, to study our nation’s election protocols. Hot on the heels of the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision to strike down the preclearance provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 – no longer requiring the Department of Justice to review and
Donald Trump’s apology tour As truth begins to come to the attention of those who don’t want to hear it, The Donald travels out of the country to leave unpleasant facts behind. He must apologize to Saudi Arabia for all the mean things he said about Islam and apologize to Israel for his inability to follow rules on visiting Masada. With all of this apologizing, he’s never apologized to the women of America, to people of color, or to any of us who’ve been the subject of his rantings.
Trump’s situation It’s easy to tell when someone is really good at what they do because an incompetent, mean-
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spirited, jealous person who cannot live up to the standards set before him will constantly nag and complain about what the person before him did or didn’t do. That’s the situation we’re facing today as The Donald escapes from the country for which he pledged to do so much all by himself. President Obama set such high standards that The Donald can’t
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toring culture so that experienced employees can help new workers learn the ropes, and learn the corporate culture. Much of corporate culture is unwritten, but even new employees are penalized when they don’t appear “in sync” in prevailing culture. Too often this works against African-American employees when “collegiality” translates into promotions. Mentors can often smooth the way for those who aspire to move up in the workplace. In our interview, Julie talked about the difference between mentors and sponsors. “Sponsors” are the folks who call your name whenever there is an opportunity, suggesting that you may be just the person for the special assignment or promotion. Businesswoman Carla Harris talks about this distinction, too, in her book “Expect to Win.” Her book, chock-full of advice about moving up the workplace ladder, would make a great graduation gift!
Some pitfalls While there is good news for new college graduates, the current climate of virulent racism suggests that there are pitfalls as well. A recent study in Fairfax County, Va., reported rampant discrimination against Black teachers. Black applicants were less likely to be hired than White applicants, even though they had more advanced degrees and classroom experience. When hired, Black teachers were more likely to be sent to schools
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with high levels of poverty and large populations of minority students. Of course, Fairfax County Public Schools say this study is based on 2012 data and they have changed since then. But 2012 wasn’t that long ago, and institutional change is frequently gradual. Racial bias in the workplace is alive and well. Sometimes it is subtle, and sometimes it’s extremely obvious. Bottom line – it affects the employment and earnings, especially, of African Americans.
Be prepared What is the new graduate to do besides keeping her phone on “record” and a lawyer on speeddial? The best thing to do is to be prepared, professional, and pro-
approve any changes in election laws for states with long histories of racial and voting discrimination – North Carolina was the first state to sign sweeping, drastic voter ID measures into law. The provisions, which included measures to eliminate sameday voter registration, cut down on early voting and presenting select government-issued photo identification at the polls, was described by its critics as the strictest in the nation and characterized by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals – that ultimately struck down the appalling array of voting restrictions – as targeting African-Americans “with an almost surgical precision,” and imposing “cures for problems that did not exist.”
Chief Justice John Roberts cautioned in a two-page statement that the court’s decision to reject the case was based on procedure and should not be interpreted as a decision on the merits of North Carolina’s voter ID law, or as an endorsement of the lower court’s ruling. Kobach, who is Kansas’ secretary of state, is also the only secretary of state in the nation with prosecutorial power. In his unrelenting quest to unmask massive voter fraud in Kansas, he has prosecuted less than 10 cases of voter fraud since taking office in 2011. I remind you that many studies have found the same thing: voter fraud, particularly the type that claims to be solved by strict voter ID laws, is rare.
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Fraud doesn’t exist
This week, the Supreme Court allowed the circuit court’s ruling to stand, denying Republican efforts to revive the law. And while those who advocate for the removal of superficial, politically and racially motivated barriers to the polls have won a critical battle, the war is far from over.
In a court filing opposing Green Party candidate Jill Stein’s request for a vote recount, Trump’s own attorneys asked the court to deny Stein’s request based on the fact that “All available evidence suggests that the 2016 general election was not tainted by fraud or mistake.”
touch that and it’s eating him up. All he can do is complain and blame President Obama for whatever it is he cannot match. The Donald will never be able to live up to what President Obama accomplished with his hands virtually tied behind his back. Racism was alive and well during his term, and it has heated up to undo what he accomplished. The Donald has everything in his favor to help him succeed (even Russia), but he can’t seem to put it all together to accomplish his campaign promises. Having lived as a privileged White male, he cannot begin to understand how a Black man could be so much smarter and so much more accomplished than he is.
thing because he ended almost every sentence by telling us how great he is. (Have you noticed his spelling and wrong choice of words in his tweets? I suppose he skipped English to grab young women in unauthorized places as they went to class!) There’s a problem when you must tell someone how great you are. It usually means that someone is so insecure that he thinks if he says he’s the greatest often enough, ultimately someone will believe him. The Donald destroys that theory several times a day because what he does is often worse than what he says! Since his arrival in the White House, there’s more breaking bad news than most of us have ever seen. Each day as we think things can’t get worse, they do! Some could hardly wait to have The Donald in charge. They thought he’d wave a magic wand and make everything okay. Now
Can’t even spell We could tell during the campaign that The Donald thought that he was the greatest of every-
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ductive. She should find a mentor and a sponsor as soon as she can. And, most importantly, she should take a little time to bask in her graduation accomplishment. Congrats, graduates, and good luck! By the way, I’m referencing “she” because two-thirds of African-American college graduates are women. But that’s the topic for another column. You can hear my conversation with Julie Silard Kantor on my podcast, “It’s Personal with Dr. J.”
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If any fraud is being perpetrated, it is being perpetrated on the American people and our democracy. The flimsy ‘evidence’ and falsehoods that undergird this so-called voter fraud commission are egregious, but even more egregious is the transparent, politically motivated effort to put the thumb on the scale of political gain by keeping communities of color and traditionally Democratic leaning voters away from the polls. When we toy with a pillar of our democracy as if it were a political football, we cast doubt on the integrity of our electoral process – and our elected leaders. Trump’s so-called voter fraud commission is a sham, a serious attack on voting rights, a cover to squander taxpayer dollars and a solution in search of a problem countless studies and experts have repeatedly concluded does not exist.
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many are frustrated because he’s taught them that color, culture nor gender is a measure of superiority! We don’t hear much from his supporters because he has not been able to deliver to them confirmation of their presumed superiority. He’s shown the world what ignorance really looks like. He claims to have been educated at Wharton. Apparently, even the best schools didn’t teach him good manners, good behavior or good sense! Let’s pray that his trip abroad doesn’t further tarnish our standing in the world. I’ve run into people who’re honest enough to wish we could have President Obama back in the White House!
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(D-Mich.) for details on why he authored H.R. 1695, were not answered. “This bill serves no purpose other than to take power away from the Librarian of Congress and give it to powerful lobbyists, who will have a major say in who runs the Copyright Office,” wrote Michael Masnick on TechDirt. com on April 26. “It’s a bad bill, and it’s a gift to Hollywood.” The entertainment industry pushed hard for the passage of H.R. 1695. It’s likely that the selection of the Librarian of Congress will be the focus of attention of the power of the entertainment lobby moving forward now that senators will play a role in confirmation. The bill to limit Hayden’s power arrives six months after she removed Maria Pallante from the position of Register of Copyrights in October 2016. Many in the entertainment industry were said to be unhappy with Pallante’s removal.
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Carla Hayden became the first woman and first African-American Librarian of Congress on Sept. 14, 2016.
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In a vote of 378 to 48, the House passed legislation to take power away from the current Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. The legislation, H.R. 1695, authored by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and ranking member John Conyers (D-Mich.), would limit the powers of the librarian. It is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Trump. On March 23, legislation was introduced to block Hayden
from appointing the next Register of Copyrights. That legislation passed the House on April 26. The bill makes the head of the Copyright Office, the Register of Copyrights, a presidential appointment that would have to be confirmed by the Senate, rather than an appointment by the Librarian of Congress, as it has been since 1870. The bill also limits the position of Register of Copyrights to a 10-year term.
Appointed in 2016 The bill text reads, “This bill amends federal copyright law to
require the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a Register of Copyrights from a list of at least three individuals…” and, “The bill limits the term of office for the Register of Copyrights to 10 years, but the individual may be reappointed subject to the same requirements established in this bill. The President may remove the Register of Copyrights from office and must notify both chambers of Congress of any such removal.” According to the Library Journal, as President Obama consid-
ered his choice to fill the Librarian of Congress position in 2015, the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate passed a bill to limit the term of that position to 10 years. After the bill was approved by the House, Obama signed it into law on Nov. 5, 2015. The previous Librarian of Congress, James Billington, served in the position for 28 years. President Barack Obama appointed Hayden the 14th Librarian of Congress on Feb. 24, 2016. She is the first African-American to hold the position as well as the first woman to be the Librarian of Congress, in the agency’s history.
‘Gift to Hollywood’ Supporters of the bill argued that the legislation would help to modernize the Copyright Office and make it more accountable to Congress. Attempts to contact the office of Rep. John Conyers
“The Library of Congress, through the Registrar of Copyrights, plays a referee or umpire role in this complex new game; librarians, because they curate and compile content, have traditionally been protectors of copyright and works of authors and artists and balanced public and cultural interests in the free flow and use of that content,” Christopher Chambers, a professor of media studies at Georgetown University told NBC BLK. “Big money is at stake and the industry wants someone, who will see its side, rather than the public interest in what the Constitution says is the ‘promotion of useful Arts.’” Chambers continued, “It is no secret that the industry lobbies and donates hard, regarding Democrats and Republicans alike. And many of them are African American lawmakers, like Rep. Conyers. This basically surrenders congressional power over intellectual property right there in the Constitution, to the Executive Branch, hence President Trump.” Chambers said that means that President Donald Trump would, in essence, run the Copyright Office. From 1993 to 2016, Hayden was CEO of Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Md. Hayden also was president of the American Library Association from 2003 to 2004.
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Black AIDS Institute announces ‘30 Days of HIV’ campaign “It is an opportunity for everyone to see all the facets of what it is to be a Black and male in America,” says Gerald Garth, the institute’s manager of Prevention and Care. “While HIV care, prevention, and education are a major part of the Black gay experience, there is so much more. Many of us are artists, thinkers, fathers, husbands and have transitioned and evolved in many ways well beyond the scope of HIV.”
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The Black AIDS Institute has announced a national digitalcommunity campaign titled “30 Days of HIV.” Launching on May 2 and ending on National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) on June 27, the campaign consists of three core elements: an online community calendar to promote HIV and health-related events serving Black communities, an Instagram storytelling series titled “In The Life” featuring images of the life experiences of Black, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (GBTQ) and same-gender-loving (SGL) men, and daily actions to mobilize Black communities and those who serve them. “Even though it is not in the news to the extent it was a few years ago, HIV/AIDS is an ongoing, and among some sectors, tragically growing crisis in Black communities,” says Phill Wilson, the institute’s president and CEO. “Black gay and bisexual men in the United States have a 50 percent lifetime HIV-infection rate. Black women still represent 61 percent of the new HIV infections among women. Our house is still on fire and we don’t seem to notice. ‘30 Days of HIV’ is designed to shine a spotlight not just on the problem, but more importantly on who we are and what we can do, if we focus on this problem.”
Activities, awareness The campaign will create awareness, fight stigma and create solutions to curb HIV among Black Americans, who bear the heaviest burden of the epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2015, Black Americans accounted for 45 percent of HIV diagnoses, though they comprise just 12 percent of the population. Young,
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The campaign will create awareness, fight stigma and create solutions to curb HIV among Black Americans, who bear the heaviest burden of the epidemic. Black gay men are at greatest risk and stand a 50 percent risk of acquiring HIV during their lifetime. The online community calendar will feature HIV and healthrelated activities in Black communities during the 30 days leading into NHTD. Organizations that have planned health fairs, HIV-testing or other outreach activities during this timeframe are
invited to submit the events to pavniatwork@gmail.com for inclusion on the calendar.
Instagram features Also leading into Men’s Health and Gay Pride month (June), the institute will highlight the contributions of Black GBTQ and same-gender-loving (SGL) men through the “In The Life” cam-
paign. Each day, the institute will publish on its Instagram feed photos and videos featuring the life experiences of Black GBTQ/ SGL men, particularly visual narratives challenging stereotypes, portraying healthy lifestyle choices, and filling in the gaps in the visual imagery of the men’s lived experiences.
Black GBTQ/SGL men ages 21 or older who live in the United States are invited to submit two photos or videos less than 60 seconds long, along with a 100-word description of the images, whether a story, poem, narrative or rhyme. Images should reflect the everyday life and contributions of Black GBTQ/SGL men to society – from work life, parenting, healthy lifestyle choices, taking HIV-fighting medications, or experiencing #BlackBoyJoy. “Many of us will tell stories of how HIV has impacted our lives, but I’m so excited that we will see the full spectrum of what it is to be a Black man in America,” Garth added. Photos, videos, descriptions and the contributor’s Instagram handle should be submitted to pavniatwork@gmail.com. Participants don’t have to be living with HIV, and those living with HIV/AIDS can decide whether they mention their HIV status. The Black AIDS Institute reserves the right to edit to make sure all language is appropriate. For more information, visit www.blackaids.org.
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Tough opponent It’s been a wild ride for Campbell. The previous night they beat Creekside Middle in Port Orange in a tie breaker to get to the title game. “That was a dogfight. I’ve been coaching for 17 years. That is the hardest fought game I ever seen,” stated Coach Westbrook. Harrell added, “That was a hard game. It was a tough game and it was very emotional.” The Lady Spartans were breezing through the season and unbeaten until about a week ago when they lost their first game to Creekside. Coach Westbrook said, “I think our lost to Creekside a few weeks ago woke us up and propelled us to the championship. I learned that sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.”
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Campbell girls, Southwestern boys win middle school hoops titles BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
The Volusia County Middle School basketball season ended with a bang. Two well-hyped championship games were played in front of good and boisterous crowds at Mainland High on Tuesday evening. In the girls’ game, the Eastern Division Champion Campbell (12-1) handled Western Division champ River Springs Middle School of Orange City (8-3) 36-20. “The girls worked very hard and in the end they won,” said Arthur Westbrook, Campbell’s head coach.
Above: Southwestern Middle School team celebrates after winning the basketball championship Tuesday night. Right: Eighth-grade point guard Richainti Harrell of Campbell Middle School shoots a free throw. She led the Lady Spartans to the title with 28 points.
Goal accomplished Westbrook won the title in his first season leading the program. “From day one, I showed the girls the banner on the wall of the last championship team with Coach George Butts and Ronni Williams. When I took this job… the principal at the time asked me what I wanted to accomplish. I told him to be on that wall,’’ Westbrook related. The Lady Spartans used an up
tempo offense and smothering press defense en route to victory. Eighth-grade guard Richainti Harrell dominated on both ends of the floor and finished with 28 points for Campbell. “It feels great to win. We saw a championship ahead of us. I just felt it. I knew that I could score,” said Harrell.
Teamwork and dedication Campbell Middle also got help from seventh-grader Jhaid Westbrook (defense, ball handling, screens) and Taniah Anderson (defense) and Aniya Dixon, who each scored two points. “It took a lot of hard work, teamwork and dedication. This is a great accomplishment,” said Jhaid Westbrook. Westbrook endured a season playing for her dad. She said, “We had rough times. There was a game that he kicked me off the bench. It is what it is.” The River Springs Gators were led by Maddie Jorezak, Ashley Annucci and Brea Kamm, who each had four points apiece while Zoe Hines added two points.
In the boys’ game, Western Division champion Southwestern of DeLand (12-1) upset Eastern Division champ Campbell (11-2) by a score of 49-39 in a fast and physical contest. “It meant a lot. I have been up under Coach (David) Howard’s wing a lot. He has taught me a lot. I finally beat him in a game. Howard has taught me a lot. I was an assistant with him last year at Campbell and for a few years,” responded Duwayne Pelham, Southwestern’s head coach. These two teams also played for the County Championship last season. The Spartans entered the contest as the two-time defending champion and had won three titles in seven season under Howard. The Cougars pounded the Spartans on the boards and kept them out of the paint. “That was our strategy to keep them out the paint. We knew that Shelton Willis was going to score, but we wanted to make someone else beat us, which almost happened,” said Pelham.
Focused on victory Campbell also didn’t take care of the basketball in this contest. The backcourt duo of AuSean Owens (18 points) and Corey Williams (12 points) paced the Tigers. “It feels great! We thought about nothing else but getting here and doing our best and doing what we had to do,” responded Williams. Owens echoed, “We worked so hard during the season. We came back after last year. Many people told us that we wouldn’t do it.” Jalen Willis led the Spartans with 17 points. DeJhonte McDaniels added nine points and LaRon Davis eight for Campbell. Ethan Burgess had six points for Southwestern.
NASCAR plans ‘600 Miles of Remembrance’ tribute BY GEORGE DIAZ ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS
In honor of Memorial Day weekend, NASCAR will honor those who served during the “600 Miles of Remembrance” tribute at Charlotte Motor Speedway. For the third consecutive year, windshield headers on all 40 Cup cars will be replaced with the names of fallen military service members during Sunday’s CocaCola 600.
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Popular country singer Blake Shelton, a former judge on NBC’s “The Voice,’’ is scheduled to close out the May 27 performances.
Country 500 festival returns to Speedway The second Country 500 festival is scheduled over the Memorial Day weekend (May 26-28) at the Daytona International Speedway. Some of the biggest stars in country music will perform over the three-day, three-night event. Performers will include Blake Shelton, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dun, Thomas Rhett, Hank Williams Jr. and Martina McBride. Festival details: Daytonainternationalspeedway.com
The Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association (VSLA) and Volusia County will host the 2017 United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships, which will take place in Daytona Beach Aug. 9-12. The four-day event, which is expected to draw nearly 3,000 competitors along with their families, will be held on the beach behind the Ocean Walk in Daytona Beach.
“There is no prouder moment for our sport than when the entire NASCAR family rallies to honor and pay tribute to the United States Armed Forces,” said Brent Dewar, NASCAR chief operating officer. “NASCAR Salutes continues to grow thanks to the support of our industry and partners who believe just as strongly in recognizing those who’ve served and continue to serve today.”
The competition is open to professional, alumnus, life and junior members of the USLA. Events will include board races, surf swims, surf boat race, beach flag and rescue races; running relays; iron man and iron woman competitions; and a 2K beach run. The Junior Lifeguard Championship will be held on Aug. 9 while the adult competitions will take place from Aug. 10-12. The competition is being coordinated by USLA and VSLA in conjunction with Volusia County’s Beach Safety Division. Sponsorships opportunities are available. For more information, call 386-239-7873.
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Summer concert series at Bandshell kicks off May 26 The 2017 Bandshell Live Summer Concert Series kicks off in Daytona Beach at 7 p.m. May 26 with Pocket Change. The concerts will continue every Friday night through Sept. 22. The Bandshell Live Summer Concert Series, in its ninth year, takes place on Friday nights at the amphitheater located in Oceanfront Park on the north end of the Boardwalk amusement area and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean at 250 N. Atlantic Avenue. Tickets for each Friday night are $3 for general admission and $10 for VIP tickets, (which include a chair), plus applicable fees. Children under 10 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in advance for the season at Ticketmaster.com, onsite at the Peabody Box Office or at the Bandshell on show nights.
Variety of music “We have been working over the past two years to not only bring our citizens and visitors the best in local talent but also to expand the series to include awesome tribute bands playing everything from funk and pop to country and classics,” said Helen Riger, director of Cultural Services & Community Events for the City of Daytona Beach. “We are very excited about this year’s lineup and our concert schedule expansion through September 22nd.” Pocket Change, a South Florida-based band, is a local favorite returning from last year’s lineup with opening act Derryck Lawrence. Pocket Change mainly plays party, funk R&B Variety and soul, including songs from the Isley Brothers, the Temptations and Four Tops, Earth, Wind and Fire and the Commodores.
Series lineup May 26: Derryck Lawrence and Pocket Change June 2: Glenn Wiley along with the Kool and the Gang Tribute Band June 9: Chance Gardner and the Santana & Doobie Brothers Tribute Band June 16: Liara Iler, Cash and Friends
Pocket Change, a local favorite, returns to perform at the May 26 concert at the Bandshell in Daytona Beach. The show starts at 7 p.m. with Derryck Lawrence, followed by Pocket Change as the headliner. June 23: John Nickoloff & Friehds, “Jaded’’ Aerosmith Tribute Band June 30: Claire and Chip Vandiver, “1984” Van Halen Tribute Band July 7: Eric Harris, Tina Turner & Blues Brothers Soul Review July 14: Julie Saylor, “Caribbean Chillers” Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band July 21: Johnny Reed Foley, “Country Legends” Garth Brooks and Shania Twain Tribute Band July 28: Michelle Marie, David Oliver Willis and the Blacksliders Aug. 4: Jennifer and Steve Sim-
mons, “KC 70s Flashback” KC & The Sunshine Band Tribute Aug. 11: Tie-Dye Road and the “Uncle John’s Band” The Grateful Dead Tribute Band Aug. 18: Jessica McNear, Greg West as “Ultimate Aldean” Aug. 25: The Transfers, Are Friends Electric- Jeremy & Andrea Mix Sept. 1: Melisa Tenbroek and Mark Wood, “Cowboy” Kid Rock Tribute Band Sept. 8: Dakota Jean, “The Wildflowers” Tom Petty Tribute Band Sept. 15: Willy Bouton, “Fast
Forward” Kenny Chesney Tribute Band Sept. 22: John Modelli, “U2 By UV” U2 Tribute Band
Parking and sponsors Bandshell parking is available at the nearby Ocean Center garage and surface lots. Attendees may enter the Bandshell area by parking in the parking garage and using the pedestrian overpass. Rental chairs, food and beverages by Sloppy Joe’s restaurant and adult libations are available. Area businesses and con-
cessions offer a variety of jewelry and other items for sale. No blankets, coolers or backpacks are allowed. Corporate and individual sponsors, volunteers, and ticket sales help make these concerts possible. The Bandshell Live Summer Concert Series title sponsor is the City of Daytona Beach. Presenting sponsors are Sloppy Joe’s, 93.1 Coast Country, 94.1 HOT FM, 99.5 LOV FM, and 103.3 The VIBE and the Daytona Beach News-Journal. For more information, visit www.daytonabandshell.com.
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