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Local vet injured in accident; family grateful for prayers

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Students take time to pray on Wednesday morning during an EGG session at Bethune-Cookman University.

Learning about college, Christ and life The Exploring Gifts and Graces program, now underway at B-CU, is presenting high school students with skills to help them beyond school.

is run through B-CU’s Youth Institute of Theology at the School of Religion headed by Dr. Randolph Bracy, the university’s dean.

During the Christian-focused program, the students learn about leadership, social skills, teamwork, and college life.

Making a difference

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High school juniors and seniors from all over Florida are in Daytona Beach this month, participating in the Exploring Gifts and Graces: Summer Adventure in Theology and Leadership program.

The nine-day program being held at Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) started on July 15.

Called EGG, the program

“This is our second year doing the program it has grown and progressed. We are in the business of letting kids explore God and helping them find what he has in store for them but also learn their own gifts,’’ Dr. David Blow, the program facilitator, told the Daytona Times. Blow also is an adjunct professor at B-CU and a youth minister at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Palm Coast.

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Dr. David Blow, right, is shown with staff members for the EGG program. Next to him is his wife, Dr. Davita Blow.

Muriel Bethune was cheerful Wednesday at Halifax Hospital when talking about her husband, Hobson, who suffered injuries last week in a motorcycle accident in Daytona Beach.

“He is a blessing and he has always been faithful. We would like the prayers to continue. We know that God is in charge. We know Hobson will be back healthy as he always was.’’

On Wednesday, Hobson Bethune Sr. was in serious but stable condition after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle and crashed the night of July 14 on State Road 441/Peninsula Drive near Blais Avenue. He suffered a fracture in one leg and broken vertebrae bones. There was no neurological damage, his wife said.

“It’s shocking for anyone when something happens because you don’t really know.

The first thing that you do know is your faith. Faith is the equalizer,” Mrs. Bethune said.

Beloved veteran Hobson Bethune is a local hero and one of Daytona’s most beloved sons.

The grandson of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, he is a retired United States Marine Corps veteran who served his country for 30 years and held one of the high enlisted ranks, a master gunnery sergeant (E9).

In addition, the local veteran is known for the hard work and dedication he puts into improving his community and the lives of the people in it.

“This is our time when we say how grateful we are when people do good things for us.

Hobson has been at the front of doing lots of good things.

He always does things because it’s the right thing to do,” Mrs. Bethune told the Daytona Times.

Plenty of prayers The family is happy with the community support rallying around him.

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Local art exhibition a dream come true for Moises Suriel

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Moises Suriel, a Dominican Republic-born artist, will be the featured artist for the next City of Daytona Beach Leisure Services “Art in Public Places” event.

The grand opening is Friday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural and Educational Center (YSG), 1000 Vine Street.

“I am very excited about coming to Daytona Beach. Florida is home. This is an opportunity for me to come back. I used to live in Orlando. To have my work exhibited in Daytona is a dream come

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true,” Suriel told the Daytona Times. He is now based in Waterbury, Connecticut.

44 paintings Suriel’s paintings will be displayed at the Daytona Beach center for three months.

The exhibit will feature 44 oil paintings with different themes, including political, cultural and celebrity.

“Moises is a fabulous and phenomenal artist. He is a Facebook sensation. That’s how we found out about him. His work is tremendous and compelling. He can paint and draw with both hands,”

said Percy Williamson, Daytona Beach’s Leisure Services director.

“We will have jazz music and entertainment at the opening as well as hors d’oeuvres. We hope everyone comes out and enjoy it the grand opening and continue to enjoy the exhibit.’’

Amy Alysia will be the featured singer during the event.

Time with students During his time in Daytona, Suriel also will meet with local children.

“I am also going to enjoy the show and spend some time with some kids in the community that I am supposed to meet. I hope to inspire them and influence them to enjoy and take part of the arts as well,” Suriel told the Times.

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Moises Suriel’s art will be showcased at the Yvonne ScarlettGolden Cultural and Educational Center this month.

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Janab Kareem Davis, a former Daytona Beach resident, is receiving accolades for her work as a Hollywood actress.

Davis recently acted in a play, “Chatter,’’ that won three awards at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The play was nominated for six awards.

The festival is described as an annual, open-access, community-derived event celebrating freedom of expression and collaboration in the performing arts community.

“Chatter’’ is a dark comedy “about battling the destructive voices that tear us down from within our own mind.’’

‘Anxiety’ in play The play was written, directed and produced by writer Natasha Lewin and featured a diverse, all-female cast.

It deals with mental health issues.

“It’s always a beautiful thing when

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you can get a diverse cast that came from different cultures, religion, and beliefs under one roof to discuss a common issue.

Suicide is an ongoing epidemic that doesn’t discriminate. I got the Janab opportunity in a few Kareem Davis nights to entertain, educate and affect people,’’ Davis said.

About her role as “Anxiety,’’ she called it a blessing because “it allowed me to play with a character whose mental state was never stable and could take you mentally and physically to your breaking point. That is something I couldn’t pass up.’’

Attended Atlantic High Born in Ventura California, she spent some early years in Daytona Beach and attended Atlantic High School. She was raised by her Irish they can apply their skills to careers in manufacturing, construction, aerospace, shipbuilding, pipefitting, automotive and more.

‘Great need’

In response to increasing demand for skilled welders, Daytona State College (DSC) has expanded its welding program to offer daytime courses leading to an industry-recognized certificate in Welding Technology, beginning fall semester. The new daytime option for future welders adds to evening classes already in place.

DSC’s two-semester welding program prepares students to become professional metalworkers, where

“There is a great need for skilled and certified welders in our region and across the nation,” said DSC welding instructor Timothy Colburn, who has 40 years in commercial welding.

“Experienced welders can earn six figures,” he noted, adding the average age of today’s welding workforce is over 60. “The pipeline needs to be filled for the U.S. to remain competitive in the manufacturing world.”

Classes will run from 8 a.m. to 2

mother and African-American and American Indian father along with her three brothers.

Davis began modeling at 16 years old, and at 17 moved to New York City to pursue modeling full time and attend college.

She went on to serve active duty in the Coast Guard for eight years. When she moved to Los Angeles, she made the transition from modeling to acting, and just filmed a part in Adam Zwig’s music video, “Raising People.’’

Screen work too Davis also has been featured in films, TV and commercials nationally and a spokesperson internationally. She has made a name for herself in South Africa and Turkey for public service announcements, commercial ads and humanitarian work.

The Muslim American filmed her most recent booking in the Sag Australian series, “You Don’t Know Their Journey.’’ She is known for her role as “Mary” in the film, “Unusual Suspects” and for the role of “Shanelle” in the “Shadow of Love” TV series.

Her parents, Abdul and Dora Kareem, live in Ormond Beach. Davis now lives in Los Angeles. p.m. for a full-time course schedule.

Financial aid is available for eligible students. All classes are held on the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. (Fall evening welding classes are full at this time.)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in Florida for welders are expected to increase by more than 18 percent through 2024, with median hourly wages of nearly $19.

Registration for fall semester is under way now. Classes start Aug. 28.

For details, contact Timothy.Colburn@DaytonaState.edu or Admissions, 386-506-3059, or visit DaytonaState.edu.

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through the ages exposing the viewer to various topics such as American history and African cultural influences.

Suriel’s other professional work includes 12 years as a fashion designer in New York and several years at Disney World in Orlando.

He has showcased his art at exhibits in galleries and museums and two Disney art festivals.

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important to an artist like Suriel.

He explained, “Art brings out the creativity in everyone. For me, without art I wouldn’t know what I would be doing. I was kicked out of school twice because I rather do art than write and learn ABCs.” He added, “I was born an artist. The arts opened the world for me. Art is important. Everything around us is art. Art is right in front of you and you don’t always notice. Without arts in school, it takes away creativity and imagination from the youth.”

Stories through art Suriel is an innovative

Disney experience Portraits of Prince are some of the artwork created

by Moises Suriel. artist who specializes in portraiture art and enjoys telling stories through his art work.

He said, “Yes, I love illustrating. I do my best to try to create a meaningful story. I let the viewer look at

my paintings and try to see what I am trying to portray.”

Suriel also specializes in oils, acrylics, water color, pencil and charcoal mediums.

His current collection explores various cultures

Both careers have helped him as an artist.

“Those experiences taught me to be more versatile. I worked in fashion, but I never took a fashion class. I was able to pick up different styles. Everything changes in fashion. Art just gave me that creativity in the fashion world,’’ he explained.

“At Disney, I learned the

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Hobson Bethune is shown with his wife, Muriel.

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“The community has been super supportive.

Everyone has been positive and sending positive prayers and wishes. Hobson has many friends,’’ she remarked.

“The family is grateful for every prayer, every phone call and every bit of support. Hobson is always a grateful, spiritual and faithful person.’’

Top veteran honor On Memorial Day 2016, Bethune was honored as Volusia County Veteran of the Year for his work with various veteran organizations and for his work in the community during a ceremony at the Daytona Beach Bandshell.

business side. I learned about dealing with clients, working with them and being professional. I try to be professional in everything I do, especially when dealing with clients.’’

Started early Suriel said he became an artist at age 12. His upbringing also has an influence on him as an artist.

“I was very young in the Democratic Republic. It was a Third World country. I wasn’t in school much because I got kicked out. I stayed home all year and just did art. My grandma gave me paper and just told me to draw. I was drawing while kids were in school,” Suriel recalled.

When he was 7 years old, his mother brought him to the United States He lived and grew up in both New Jersey and New York.

Leah added, “In the beginning, I wasn’t that comfortable interacting with everyone. I learned about myself through God as well as how to interact and work with other people.”

Making friends

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Bethune-Cookman students, called ambassadors, are helping program participants embrace campus life.

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difference in the world and not just change an individual but an entire generation,’’ Blow remarked.

He continued, “We want to mold people who will stand out and be different. We want those who can make a difference in the world. We want to help kids go out on the right path and encourage others to do the same.’’

The EGG program was funded by a $600,000 grant

An important element of EGG is college preparation. More than 50 students are getting the college experience this summer by living and learning on campus during the nine days.

“We tell the parents this is their time to book a cruise. The kids are as precious to us as they are to you. They sleep on campus in brand-new dorms, live and eat and get the actual college experience,” ex-

plained Rev. Dr. Deborah Henson-Governor, B-CU’s Youth Theological Institute’s Exploring Gifts and Graces project coordinator of the grant.

tending have already been accepted to UCF (University of Central Florida). Our ultimate goal is that they attend an institution of higher learning.’’

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She noted the importance of college prep.

“We have a program that we partnered with Daytona State College to help with writing composition, which helps with college applications. Their system is worldwide. We hope that all students attend school, especially Bethune-Cookman University,’’ said Henson-Governor.

“Some of the students at-

For the students who attended the program, it has been a good experience.

Siblings David Jenkins and Leah Jenkins both will be seniors at Freedom High School in Tampa.

“It’s been pretty enjoyable and interesting. I’ve also learned how to support myself and other students in addition to learning about Christ,” David said.

Jan West will be a senior at Santa Fe High in Gainesville in the fall; she has attended the program for two straight years.

She stated, “It’s pretty good camp. We’re included in everything. They don’t allow us to be excluded. We get involved with each other and in activities and we make friends and discover what we want to be in life.”

Those involved with the program believe it’s important to provide positive outlets for youth.

Henson-Governor explained, “This program definitely helps with their self-esteem, relationships and social skills. We get a lot of students that are introverts and we hope that they become extroverts by the time that they leave.

They are learning about God. We focus on Christianity, but we also have people of other faiths.”

15 ambassadors Students had to apply for the program and explain why they wanted to participate.

“It’s a tough selection process. We have so many wonderful applicants.

The entire staff reviewed the applications. Some students came back after last

He is a member of several veteran organizations, including the Marine Corps League Detachment 638 in Daytona Beach, American Veterans (AMVETS) in Daytona and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Port Orange.

Volunteer coach Bethune also volunteers as a youth basketball coach for the City of Daytona Beach’s Leisure Services Department and was once the executive director of the Daytona Beach Police Athletic League.

“All his veteran pals and veteran organizations like the Marine League have prayed for him as well as all his friends from across the world. They all talk about the tough and wonderful Marine that he is,’’ Mrs. Bethune added.

Life changed Suriel shared, “My mom was already living and working in the U.S. She came and got me and brought me here since once she found out I wasn’t in school. I started first grade in the U.S. I spoke Spanish and people thought I was stupid.

“One day I was drawing in class and from that moment on I got respect.

They saw I was a good artist and very smart. Teachers put my drawings on the board and my life changed.

I opened up. Art brought out my character. It made me more sociable and accepted. I got into some art programs and went from there.”

Suriel went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

year,’’ Blow noted.

Several ministers taught classes, seminars and workshops during the EEG camp, including Blow’s wife, Dr. Danita Blow; Rev. Constance Pope, Deborah and Dr. Alice Wood, the program director.

There were also 15 ambassadors that are Bethune-Cookman students who served as counselors. Ambassadors, who assist students in the dorms, were trained early in safety and CPR.

Opening up “It’s an eye opener. Not only the kids don’t know much about the Bible, but it’s a lot of other life skills that they will need to know to help them succeed.

Our job is to guide them through the program, take them where they need to know and assist them with what they need,” said Ebony West, one of the ambassadors.

Rachelle Coleman, another ambassador, is in her second year with the program. She graduated from B-CU in May with a degree in Mass Communications studies.

“It’s a good program.

The difference between the kids is notable. We had one kid that never talked on the first day and by a few days they talk to everyone about everything all the time.

Many kids end up coming out of their anti-social shells and start being comfortable dealing with others,’’ Coleman remarked.

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Worldwide impact Growing up in Miami, he says, there was “a gumbo of different cultures.”

“I’ve always been grinding,” he says. “This is what I’ve been doing prior to my success, even back when I was in my group. There were four of us in the group (GroundHoggz), and each one of us came from a different background.”

He says the only thing that’s new about his music now is that he’s able to take it around the world.

“Each and every day I thank God for that,” he says.

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“Low” featuring T-Pain was the single that put the Miami-based rapper Flo Rida (born Tramar Lacel Dillard) on the map. He says the song is the result of patience, passion, humbleness, creativity and being ready.

Flo Rida shares his formula for success

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Rapper Flo Rida isn’t one to shy away from a good musical collaboration.

The “Low” rapper is one of the kings of collaborations, with a repertoire of hits with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Sia, Pitbull, Jason Derulo, Sage the Gem-

ini, T-Pain, Kesha, Timbaland, will.i.am, Ne-Yo, Akon and David Guetta.

“First and foremost, I’m fans of the people I’m collaborating with,” Flo Rida says. “And collaborations expand who you are. A lot of times, people may not know you, but they know the other person, and then you gain new fans.”

He also likens it to sparring in the ring: “It sharpens you.”

Lowdown on ‘Low’ Flo Rida can’t choose which is his favorite collaboration, but “hats off to T-Pain for the ‘Low’ record.

And I love working with guys like Timbaland (‘Elevator’), Akon (‘Who Dat

Girl’), guys who I look up to and who inspire me. I have great conversations with them from time after time.

“Working with them has been a blessing as well as other collaborations with Sia (‘Wild Ones’) and Dr. Luke (‘Who Dat Girl’ producer).”

“Low” featuring T-Pain was the one that put the Miami-based rapper (born Tramar Lacel Dillard) on the map. He says the song is the result of patience, passion, humbleness, creativity and being ready.

Nailed formula “I recall being in the studio in Miami with guys I

look up to like Rick Ross (with whom he collaborated on ‘Birthday’), who birthed my career when the track came in,” Flo Rida says. “It was really late at night.

“The track went to various artists first. Within an hour, I finished the record.

This record pulled me into the whole international works of music. It’s organic to who I am.”

With “Low,” released a decade go, Flo Rida nailed down his formula for success early: mixing various musical flavors together into one easily digested sound.

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He’s constantly amazed at how well his music travels around the world.

“You can go to some countries where people may not be able to conversate with you, but they can sing your lyrics word for word.”

Flo Rida’s new single is “Cake” featuring 99 Percent. It’s the latest in a long string of singles; his last album was 2012’s “Wild Ones.”

While some artists focus on releasing single after single and are less concerned with full albums, he says an album is in the works and that it’s 70 percent finished.

“I enjoy putting out singles,” he says. “A lot of times of traveling and I just want to give fans something new. But you can look forward to me putting out an album. I’m very excited about it. Maybe I’ll have people go to social media so people can help me with the name.”

dish’s movie, and will make her a star.

It’s clear from the moment she hits the screen, gleefully sharing her tips for smuggling contraband onto a plane, and the epic dance battle where she owns the floor clad in a skin-tight tie-dyed jumpsuit and purple wig cements the fact.

The hijinks of “Girls Trip” are of the brash, bawdy and boozy variety, replete with X-rated discussions about sex and anatomy. These are women who like to have fun with their sexuality, don’t take it too seriously, own it, and are unashamed about their desires.

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Powerful and naughty

‘Girls Trip’ is raunchy yet refreshingly fun

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Perfecting the raunchy, randy, female-driven comedy can be a tall order.

“Bridesmaids” showed it could be done, though such successes can be few and far between.

“Girls Trip” proves to be the heir apparent to “Bridesmaids,” a film about female friendship that nails the comedy, the boldness and the heart.

There’s no need for high concepts or outlandish

MOVIE REVIEW premises here; all that’s necessary is four longtime best friends and a city built for sin.

Behind the scenes “The Best Man” and “The Best Man Holiday” director Malcolm D. Lee directs “Girls Trip,” and he’s clearly a man comfortable navigating an ensemble project.

“Black-ish” writer Kenya Barris co-wrote the

script alongside three female writers, Karen McCullah, Tracy Oliver and Erica Rivinoja. That feminine voice and influence comes through loud and clear in the banter among the friend group knows as the “Flossy Posse” (they even have matching necklaces).

The cast Author and Oprah-intraining Ryan (Regina Hall) has invited her girl crew along for a trip to Essence Fest in New Orleans, where she’s giving a keynote speech and taking meetings to launch her brand with her husband and business partner, Stewart (Mike Colter).

Making up the Flossy Posse are Jada Pinkett Smith as worrywart mom Lisa, Queen Latifah as gossip blogger Sasha (yes, there is a great “Set It Off” reference), and rounding out the crew is lesserknown comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish, who runs away with “Girls Trip” in a breakout performance as the wildly funny, completely uncensored and often unhinged Dina.

stepping out on her with a sultry Instagram model (Deborah Ayorinde).

It’s not just the infidelity, but the threat to her business ventures that causes Ryan to sweep it under the rug.

Meanwhile, Lisa’s trying to get her groove back with a college kid (Kofi Siriboe), Sasha’s finances are in shambles, and Dina’s just trying to avoid any more run-ins with hotel security.

The drama begins

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In the party atmosphere of New Orleans, Ryan’s perfectly maintained image and composure starts to come loose at the seams, especially when the posse discovers photos of Stewart

All the women turn in funny performances — it’s great to see Pinkett Smith cut loose, and the charming and radiant Hall displays a faculty for physical comedy — but this is Had-

“Girls Night” acknowledges that women contain multitudes and reflects that in its ability to balance potty humor with heartfelt female empowerment.

These elements never clash because the characters are fully formed individuals, real people with real relationships and real problems.

It’s a refreshing representation, but it doesn’t sacrifice the laughs or the genuine love they have for their gal pals. The girls of “Girls Trip” prove that women can be many things: powerful, naughty, gross, hilarious and sexy, while still lifting each other up.

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Barber charts new course down beaten paths “This is America’s opportunity to help bridge the gulf between the haves and the have-nots. The question is whether America will do it. There is nothing new about poverty. What is new is that we now have the techniques and the resources to get rid of poverty. The real question is whether we have the will.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution,” March 31, 1968 After 12 historic years leading the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP, the Rev. Dr. William Barber is stepping down from his post and stepping up to the challenge posed by the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. nearly five decades ago to unite the poor and put an end to the social inequities and universal indifference that breeds poverty in our nation – and our world.

Rev. Barber’s activism – powered by morally induced outrage to unjust policies and the abuse of the most vulnerable – has taken on many forms and roles, moving him from national stages to the streets.

Catalyst for change As the chief architect of what would become the ongoing “Moral Mondays” movement, an extension of the NAACP’s Forward Together movement, in the spring of 2013, Rev. Barber stood and protested with impacted

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people, civil rights activists and community leaders in front of the North Carolina state legislature to challenge discriminatory voter access laws and other statesponsored attacks on civil rights.

Protestors sang “We Shall Overcome,” held signs, blocked the doors to the Senate chambers and got arrested. Described in his own words as the “largest state-government-focused civil disobedience campaign in U.S. history,” the first protest would, thankfully, not be the last.

Crossing traditional barriers of religion, race, class, political affiliation or sexual orientation, that first Moral Monday has inspired tens of thousands of people to lock arms in solidarity and protest beyond the state of North Carolina, undeterred by the very real threat of arrests, with over 1,000 protestors handcuffed and jailed – including Rev. Barber, several times.

Following MLK Under the umbrella of Repairers of the Breach – a nonprofit founded by Rev. Barber that develops church and lay people into leaders who strategize and

Facing the assault on civil rights The Trump administration has launched an unprecedented rollback of civil rights and voting rights. Those who care about building a more perfect union face harsh headwinds.

We’ve gone from an administration seeking to fulfill these rights to one seeking to repeal these rights. Instead of a reconstruction, we are faced with a retrenchment, an effort to radically reverse the gains that have been made by women, people of color and the LGBTQ community.

Wide rollback Instead of understanding that expanding civil rights is a vital therapy to heal this nation, the Trump administration views it as a threat to its rule. The rollback is government-wide.

The Labor Department has

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announced plans to disband the division that polices discrimination among federal contractors as a “cost-cutting measure.”

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate the environmental justice program that focuses on the environmental threats to minority communities.

The Education Department is decimating staffing of its Office of Civil Rights. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has revoked guidance on a rule that allows transgender people to stay in sex-segregated

Trump’s lies never seem to stop I’m a product of the Southern experience. Many of my views are shaped by the “mother wit” and logic learned growing up there. There’s something unique to the down-to-earth “common sense” of the “old folks” as they reckoned with and evaluated their circumstance and environment.

One of the frequently repeated axioms I distinctly remember goes like this: “If you lie, you’ll cheat! If you cheat, you’ll steal!

And if you steal, you’ll kill!”

‘Progressive immorality’ This evaluation of human character may appear overly simplified, but it presents a concept of progressive immorality that’s not altogether unreasonable. In fact, among many practitioners of these vices, we find the con-

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nection between those sins the rule rather than exception.

Unlike today, the “old folks” took a dim view of those who couldn’t deal in the truth. Honesty and personal integrity were attributes that were essential to the level of esteem one commanded in the community.

Shunned, chased out Of course, there were liars and con men who victimized their communities, but they were usually transients who claimed no communal foundations nor plac-

organize for progressive, moral agendas – Dr. King’s Poor People’s Campaign will find new life.

The new campaign, now the New Poor People’s Campaign: National Call for a Moral Revival, will pick up where his assassination left the nascent movement.

A year before his death, Dr. King shifted his focus to economic inequality, and as he did with civil and voting rights, he was committed to making poverty and the plight of all our nation’s poor a top priority on our federal government’s agenda.

Dr. King announced the Poor People’s Campaign at a staff retreat for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1967.

He described the campaign as a “highly significant event,” adding that the campaign was “the beginning of a new cooperation, understanding, and a determination by poor people of all colors and backgrounds to assert their right to a decent life and respect for their culture and dignity.”

He planned on descending on our nation’s capital with scores of poor people to demand fair wages, unemployment insurance and quality education. He would not live to join the protestors who would eventually descend on Washington, erect a protest camp and demand economic justice

The struggle continues The campaign was shortlived. We continue to fight for

shelters matching their gender identity.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions, formerly a senator representing Alabama, has led the rollback.

The DOJ has reversed its opposition to a Texas discriminatory voter ID law. Sessions has announced that he would review consent decrees that the Obama Justice Department made to reform police departments. Sessions has ordered U.S. prosecutors to seek the maximum sentences, while moving to revive private prisons. The administration is gearing up for a national assault on voting rights, pushing measures that will make voting more difficult.

Government targets Women, people of color, the poor and the LGBTQ are the targets and the direct victims of this assault. But the entire country will suffer, as basic rights are denied, prisons are expanded, and hopes and dreams are stuffed out.

In Chicago this week, leaders from across the country will

es where they were welcomed.

Once discovered, they were shunned or run out of town and little could be done to rehabilitate their reputations.

There are no justifiable reasons for the breakdown of the communal values of truthful plain-dealing, but a breakdown has happened and our nation is the worse for it.

Sadly, rejection of truthful dealings has become more pervasive. Many accept situational ethics as a standard for dealing with others. Rather than the “Golden Rule,” far too many practice principles of “do it to them before they do it to me.” Their standard interaction accepts the elevation of personal interests as superior to all else. This has led to a coarsening of personal interaction and discourse.

In times past, we could reconcile that some among us would embrace the dark side, but we could always count on a core element to exemplify the image of personal integrity, honesty and values consistent with

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that same justice Dr. King understood was essential to achieve, if our nation was truly committed to giving everyone – regardless of color, gender or zip code – a fair chance at life.

Today, Dr. King’s legacy in the fight for economic justice for all Americans has been passed on to Rev. Barber, and I am pleased that Rev. Barber has answered the call to lead this effort in the affirmative.

As a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment for the poor and underserved, the National Urban League will honor Rev. Barber and his long-time commitment to civil rights and justice during our annual conference this year.

Millions worried We live now in worrisome

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them. Now, even among those traditionally held to the highest of standards of personal integrity, we see an erosion in truthful dealing.

from the White House since Inauguration Day.

Outside the norm Sadly, unlike any time in my past, the current president is a principal exemplar of this abhorrent behavior.

When candidate Trump’s behavior was considered “out of line” with behavioral norms expected of one seeking the presidency, many observers believed it would disqualify him from gaining office. Incredulously, others excused him with the caveat that he would “turn around” after using his bizarre behavior as an election tool.

Trump’s lies prior to the election pale in contrast to those experienced post-election. His lies about President Obama’s birthplace, about divesting himself of his business interests and releasing his tax returns seem benign when compared with the avalanche of lies that have flown

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gather for the annual Rainbow/ PUSH National Summit. We will use this time to map out our response to this assault on all that we have fought for. Now is the time for citizens of conscience to join together to defend and expand basic civil rights.

We will work to defend voting rights, building the movement to add the federal right to vote to the U.S. Constitution. As some move to constrict voting, we will move to expand it. Illinois is about to become the ninth state to pass automatic voter registration, with the potential addition of an estimated 1 million voters to the voting rolls. We will push to pass automatic voter registration in states across the union. If successful, we will add a stunning 51 million new voters to the rolls.

We will demand that President Trump fulfill his promise to invest $1 trillion in rebuilding America, helping to generate real jobs doing vital things that need to be done. We will defend sanctuary cities providing some support for undocumented workers with children.

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times where a robust movement is afoot to limit Americans’ access to the ballot box, where millions of people worry that they will not have healthcare next year, and where the stock of private prisons continue to soar as the Trump administration finds more people to criminalize and occupy prison beds.

We are fortunate to have men and women on the side of right, like Rev. Barber, who contemplate action in the face of abuse and refuse to remain silent in the face of injustice.

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As the Department of Justice retreats from the enforcement of civil rights, we will expand the pressure on corporations and governments to adhere to equal employment opportunity from the boardroom to the basement, from their contracts to philanthropy.

Dr. Martin Luther King taught us that “human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable . . . Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering and struggle – the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”

Now, in this headwind of injustice, it is time for the tribunes of justice to move forward. Now is the time for citizens of conscience to come to the aid of their country.

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is president and CEO of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.

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List of lies The New York Times has constructed a list of all of Trump’s lies since January 21.

As I see it, our future is to be inundated with Trump’s lies. Many will believe him unconditionally.

Others will grow frustrated and weary of dealing with the deluge of lies.

Our ultimate task will be an ongoing vigilance and challenge to the lies, cheating, stealing and potential killing this man has the capacity and authority to render.

How many more lies must we endure?

Dr. E. Faye Williams is national chair of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Contact her via www.nationalcongressbw.org. Click on this commentary at www. flcourier.com to write your own response.

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Supporters of Philando Castile march along University Avenue in St. Paul, Minn., following a vigil at the State Capitol on June 16.

Scholarship, training fund to help keep Castile’s name alive NORTH STAR NEWS TODAY TRICE EDNEY NEWS SERVICE

Police have shot and killed at least 175 black men so far, this year, but it’s probably safe to say that none of them have been honored like Philando Castile, who was gunned down by a cop last July in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.

The friends and high school classmates of Castile are honoring him through a college scholarship in his name.

Jeronimo Yanez, then a po-

lice officer, fatally shot Castile, a school cafeteria worker, after a traffic stop, on July 6, 2016. This month, Yanez accepted a buyout and has left the local police department.

$100,000 goal Minnesota Public Radio reported that alumni from St. Paul Central High School, where Castile graduated in 2001, and others concerned about the circumstances surrounding his death

awarded a $5,000 Philando Castile Memorial Scholarship to Marques Watson-Taylor, who graduated from Central High School this year.

Watson will attend St. Paul College where he will study mechanical engineering.

The scholarship will be awarded annually to a St. Paul Central High School senior.

The Philando Castile Memorial Scholarship is hoping to raise $100,000 to endow the fund. Last week, the fund was at $50,000.

In addition, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton wants a new $12 million investment in law enforcement training named the “Philando Castile Law Enforcement Training Fund.”

Governor’s letter Dayton made his recommendation in a July 6 letter to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST).

“Philando Castile’s life was tragically cut short one year ago

today,” Dayton wrote. “I believe it is imperative that the leaders in our state’s ever- more-diverse communities in our law enforcement organizations commit—or recommit—themselves to making changes together that will lead toward better relationships among law enforcement officers and members of those communities.

“One important step toward that goal was the legislature’s bipartisan appreciation of $12 million for additional peace officer training, to be administered by the POST board.”

Earlier, the Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations, which is comprised of community leaders, law enforcement officer and state lawmakers, made the same recommendation.

Former prosecutor takes on police brutality in ‘Chokehold’

Darrell Williams, who is interning this summer at a Black newspaper in Louisiana, has dreams of someday being a creative director.

BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE NNPA NEWSWIRE

Police brutality in the Black community is as old as law enforcement itself.

Former federal prosecutor Paul Butler speaks in depth on the issue in his new book, “Chokehold: Policing Black Men.” “Even as a prosecutor I was a still a Black man,” said Butler during a recent interview on MSNBC with the Rev. Al Sharpton.

“I was even arrested for a crime I didn’t commit…I was acquitted in less than five minutes.”

Fixing the problem In his book, Butler points out that Black people have never been in a situation of good faith in America with police.

“When we say that the system is targeting Black men, that’s true,” Butler told Sharpton. Butler worked as a prosecutor at the Department of Justice and is now a professor at Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C. Butler also had a few recommendations for decreasing incidents of police brutality.

“Half of cops should be women,” Butler suggested. “Women cops are much less likely to shoot people.”

Butler continued, “Cops should have college degrees.

Cops with college degrees are much less likely to shoot unarmed people.”

On violent crime Butler takes a “no-holdsbarred” approach to writing about police brutality.

In “Chokehold,’’ Butler also points out that White men commit the majority of violent crime

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Georgetown Law Professor Paul Butler writes about police brutality in “Chokehold: Policing Black Men.” in the United States and that a White woman is 10 times more likely to be raped by a White male acquaintance than becoming a victim of a violent crime perpetrated by a Black Paul Butler man.

Butler also speaks forcefully on the unwarranted fear Whites have of Blacks and how that perception ends up impacting American policing.

Lauren Victoria Burke is a speaker, writer and political analyst. She appears on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin every Monday. Connect with Lauren by email at LBurke007@gmail.com and on Twitter at @LVBurke.

Morehouse student follows passion, finds Black Press

BY TIANA HUNT NNPA NEWS SERVICE

Darrell Williams is a rising senior at Morehouse College, who has big dreams of being a creative director, one day.

Williams, 24, is currently a student scholar with the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s “Discover The Unexpected” Journalism Fellowship program (NNPA/DTU).

At Morehouse, Williams is a drama major with a minor in cinematography.

Williams was born and raised in Landover, Maryland, and is the oldest of his siblings; his younger sister, T’Keyah, is 22 and younger brother, Rashad, is 12.

“I was the first in my family to pursue a career in business administration, but my life changed after I received mentoring,” said Williams. “I was inspired to pursue my passion in acting, dancing and creative directing.”

Kappa man Williams didn’t take a straight and narrow path to Morehouse.

“I went to Towson University in Baltimore for one year, then I transferred to Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland, then I transferred to Morehouse College. I wanted to go to Morehouse

because of the brotherhood and to learn how to interact with other men in a positive manner. I wanted to join a network of successful men.”

Williams is now a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and is more determined to help others and pursue his passion.

“I pledged to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity because I believe in the organization’s values. The mission, values and morals that the Kappa’s live by are impeccable,” he said. “Being a part of Kappa Alpha Psi, I learned that man must know thyself and, no matter what, you have to keep moving forward and that you can’t make any excuses.”

Honing writing skills Before the NNPA/DTU fellowship, Williams said he didn’t know much about the Black Press, but he looks forward to learning more. Williams is excited for his future and about the chance to enrich his journalism skills this summer at The Louisiana Weekly.

“I hope to learn all that I could possible learn about the Black Press and the NNPA, this summer,” said Williams. “I desire to become a stronger writer and storyteller. I know that I need improvements in some areas, but I am open to constructive criticism and I am eager to learn more.”

Williams continued, “I know that the NNPA fellowship can help me with my journalism skills. The opportunity to intern with The Louisiana Weekly was a needed experience. I do not take NNPA/DTU fellowship lightly.”

Tiana Hunt is a 2017 NNPA “Discover The Unexpected” Journalism Fellow and a recent graduate of Clark Atlanta University. This summer, she is writing for The Louisiana Weekly, a member newspaper of the NNPA.

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This is personal.

Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cancer killer in the U.S., but screening helps prevent this disease.

Odds of a child becoming a professional athlete: 1 in 16,000 Odds of a child being diagnosed with autism: 1 in 110

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If you’re 50 or older, please get screened. Screening saves lives.

1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) • www.cdc.gov/screenforlife Some signs to look for: No big smiles or other joyful expressions by 6 months.

No babbling by 12 months.

No words by 16 months.

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She was the cornerstone of our family. But my mother died of colon cancer when she was only 56. Let my heartbreak be your wake-up call.

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Embry-Riddle Athletics moves from NAIA to NCAA SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

The NCAA Division II Membership Committee has determined that the Embry-Riddle Athletics program has successfully completed the transition from the NAIA to fullfledged NCAA II membership.

The announcement was made on Monday by University President Dr. Barry Butler at a press conference in the university’s Henderson Welcome Center.

“Whether it is in the classroom or in athletic competition, our student athletes are held to the highest standards,” said Butler. “This inclusion in a nationally recognized organization such as the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association that shares this vision affirms our ongoing commitment as a university to student diversity, opportunity and success.”

Three-year process Achieving full NCAA Division II membership is a three-year process and Embry-Riddle officially started the journey in 2014.After playing its final season of NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) competition in 2014-15, the Eagles played the last two seasons against NCAA II competition, but as a provisional member, the program was not eligible for team/individual awards or postseason play.

As a full member, the Eagles are now eligible for the postseason in both the Sunshine State Conference and the NCAA, as well as all NCAA and SSC individual and team awards.

“This is a major milestone in the history of Embry-Riddle and a crowning

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Women’s basketball is one of the sports at Embry-Riddle. The move to the NCAA is expected to take effect Sept. 1. moment for years’ worth of work from dozens of individuals on our campus,” Embry-Riddle Director of Athletics John Phillips said.

“This is much, much more than just a transition for our athletic department, it’s transformational for the entire university. This transition has been a collaborative effort from numerous departments on campus and dozens of faculty and staff from across the campus.”

1988 to 22 sports in less than 30 years. The newest additions to the department include men’s and women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s rowing, which will all compete in their inaugural seasons next spring.

“We’re excited for our future and eager to begin this new challenge in the NCAA and the Sunshine State Conference,” Phillips said.

“The brand of the NCAA is immediately recognizable everywhere you go, both here in the United States and internationally.”

Conference titles The Blue and Gold will look to continue a tradition of excellence as they begin the Division II era of the athletics program.

Embry-Riddle enjoyed great success throughout its time as a member of the NAIA and The Sun Conference, winning 104 regular season Sun Conference championships, 32 Sun Conference tournament titles, 29 individual national championships, as well as the 2000 Men’s Basketball national championship and the

Sept. 1 change Embry-Riddle Director of Athletics John Phillips, shown being interviewed, called the announcement “a major milestone in the history of Embry-Riddle and a crowning moment for years’ worth of work from dozens of individuals on our campus.’’

2013 Men’s Tennis title.

Embry-Riddle also won 16 consecutive SunConference Commissioner’s Cup titles and finished in the top 10 in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup every year from 2008 to 2015.

22 sports now “During our 25-plus year history, we’ve become known for our academic success, our commitment to community service and for being a school committed to the integrity of

the student-athlete experience,” Phillips said. “This will not change. We remain committed to the StudentPerson-Player concept that has served us so well.”

Embry-Riddle has seen its athletics program grow from just three sports in

The membership change is expected to take effect Sept. 1.

At that time, the Eagles will be eligible to compete in NCAA-sanctioned postseason competition.

Embry-Riddle’s first contest as a full-fledged member of Division II will be held on Aug. 31 when the men’s soccer team hosts Francis Marion University (S.C.) at the Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium at 7 p.m.

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