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‘He was steady as a rock all the time’ Hobson Bethune succumbs to injuries sustained in accident.

BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF

Retired Marine Hobson Bethune is being remembered this week as a beloved family man, veteran, community leader, mentor and friend.

Bethune passed away early Monday morning at Halifax Health Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on July 14. He was 61.

Hobson One of five Bethune grandchildren of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-

Cookman University, he became a local icon in his own right for his many generous deeds in the community where he was born and raised.

‘There for everybody’ After an exemplary military career, he returned to Daytona and became actively involved in veterans’ organizations and spent much of his time as a volunteer

basketball coach.

Dr. Evelyn Bethune, one of his four siblings, reflected on her brother for being a mentor to her family, and the community, especially to the youth.

“My brother was one of the most outstanding men that I know. He was there for everybody,” she told the Daytona Times on Wednesday.

His sister noted how he spent time at local centers, helping

youth with basketball and life skills. When they needed an adult who would listen, they turned to Hobson Bethune.

“The teens in Daytona Beach would call him before they would call their parents,’’ his sister recalled.

When a family member or friend was going through tough times, he was there.

“He was steady as a rock all See BETHUNE, Page 6

Sharpton to speak at Black Dems’ fundraiser

BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF

The Rev. Al Sharpton will be the keynote speaker next month for the Volusia County Democratic Black Caucus’ kickoff fundraiser.

The caucus will host a Black and Blue Affair Gala on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. A VIP reception will begin at 5 p.m. with the dinner and gala beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Purpose of caucus

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Danny Fuqua and Edmund Chianda do a safety check of an airplane at the Daytona Aviation Academy.

The sky’s the limit Black aerospace organization offering local kids an opportunity to attend its Orlando conference to learn about aviation careers.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando and is being held in accordance with OBAP’s 41st Annual Convention and Career Exposition.

It’s scheduled Aug. 9-11.

Potential mentors

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

A group of local kids soon will get to explore the world of aviation and its career opportunities.

The Organization of Black Aerospace Professional, Inc. (OBAP) is looking to take 20 boys and girls ages 12 and up to its Aerospace Youth Day event on Aug. 10 in Orlando from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. free of charge.

The event will take place at

Danny Fuqua, a student pilot in training who will soon have his license, explained about the opportunity for local youth.

“It is one day set aside during the convention and during this time they will be introduced to aerospace and aviation careers. They will meet professional airline pilots, military pilots, astronauts and more. It will be a fun experience. OBAP has sponsors, which allow us to take some kids for free.”

Fuqua, who served in the Army for 29 years, attends Daytona Aviation Academy.

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The Volusia County Democratic Black Caucus is a branch of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida, which was established in 1983. The purpose is to unite and increase the political power for Black Democrats who often go unnoticed.

Dr. L. Ronald Durham, president of the local caucus, told the Daytona Times earlier this year that it “stands in solidarity in addressing issues that are affecting our people’s daily lives so that we can create solutions and strategies to address those issues.’’

The caucus’ mission is to organize the African-American community to elect Democrats to office in Volusia County and to ensure that those Democrats understand the concerns of Black people in Volusia County.

Voter education

Danny Fuqua, a veteran, wants more local kids to consider careers in aviation.

Durham said he wants to use voter education to address some of the main issues facing the caucus and the party.

“We must educate voters on putting our concerns in the forefront, which I believe will impact the ballot and public policy to build a Florida that represents the rights of women, access to quality health care, reassures voting rights, addresses poverty, ensures civil rights, jobs and affordable housing,” Durham explained.

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Black publishers push for report on federal ad spending

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWS WIRE

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is set to begin work on a report detailing advertising spending by federal agencies – particularly as it pertains to Black and Latino media companies.

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“After several senators joined our request, including Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Shumer, GAO sent us an update in February saying that the request would take about six months of work,” said Benjamin Fritsch, a spokesman for Congresswoman See ADS, Page 6

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton speaks outside of the U.S. Capitol during a press conference.

Denise Rolark Barnes, (left), Martha Montoya, president of the NAHP (right of Holmes) and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, NNPA president, also delivered remarks.

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NASA tests to produce sonic booms between New Smyrna and Titusville

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ORLANDO – Scientific research at Kennedy Space Center could mean some loud booms along Canaveral National Seashore on Space Coast between New Smyrna Beach and Titusville next month, NASA officials said.

Research teams from Armstrong Flight Research Center at California’s Edward Air Force Base and Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., will visit Kennedy for nearly two weeks of tests.

Turbulence test The Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence flights, or SonicBAT, study low-altitude turbulence and their effects on son-

ic booms, which happen when an aircraft flies faster than the speed of sound.

“In SonicBAT, we’re trying to figure out how much atmospheric turbulence changes sonic booms,” said Ed Haering, SonicBAT’s principal investigator at Armstrong, in a blog post at NASA’s website.

While a previous test in California studied sonic boom behavior in dry climates, the Florida test will do so in a humid climate.

Aug. 21 start An F-18 will take off from a runway at Kennedy and rise to an altitude of 32,000 feet, speeding up to exceed the speed of sound, which is Mach 1.

The aircraft will fly two or three times a day starting Aug. 21 and

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Above is a rendering of Lockheed Martin’s Quiet Supersonic Technology X-plane. ending sometime before the end of August or early September.

“Turbulence can make sonic booms quieter, or it can make them louder,” Haering said. “Last summer we tested in the hot, dry climate of Edwards Air Force Base. We know that humidity can

make sonic booms louder, so we need to test someplace wetter, and Kennedy fits that bill.”

Not dangerous Haering said residents near the area around Kennedy and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

should not be worried when they hear the blasts.

“At the altitudes we are flying, sonic booms from aircraft have never been dangerous to people, animals or buildings, but they can be startling,” he said.

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from Page 1 The school currently has 25 students and 10 instructors.

He also is a member of OBAP and is president of the Central Florida chapter of the Black Pilots of America (BPA).

In addition, Fuqua is copastor with his wife, Muriel, of Word of Praise Family Church.

July 30 deadline Fuqua will be driving the kids over in a van to the event on behalf of OBAP. “I decided to do this trip for the kids because I have a passion for my community and the youth in my community. I want to give back. I grew up in a rural town called Edwards, Mississippi,” he related.

“When I look at the youth today, I believe that if they put 100 percent into what they want to do in life and had mentors that they can achieve anything. In the Black community, we too often look at sports being a kid’s ticket to success but I beg to differ.’’

Parents who want their children to participate in the OBAP Aerospace Youth Day, can contact Danny Fuqua and complete an application/permission slip.

The deadline to sign up is July 30.

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Left to right: Danny Fuqua, Edmund Chianda, Cody Campbell and Daytona Aviation Academy instructor Ken Ali.

Another path Aerospace Youth Day is being sponsored by the United States Air Force, NASA, RedTail.org, FedEx Express and the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

The goal of OBAP Aerospace Youth Day is to attract young Black kids into aviation and aerospace careers.

Fuqua expressed, “It’s important to educate our youth about aviation and aerospace careers. For many years, we as a Black race didn’t know much about a lot of these professional jobs in aviation. We didn’t know that we could go an educate ourselves and meet the requirements for these career fields.

“Aviation is one of the career fields that quite a

few Blacks still don’t know much about. When Blacks travel we don’t see many Black pilots. We are missing career opportunities in aviation.”

A lofty goal Organizations like OBAP and BPA are working to attract the youth toward aviation and aerospace careers.

Fuqua added, “The Black Pilots of America and Daytona Aviation are working together with a goal to go into our communities and introduce aviation to our kids.

“We want to let them know that they can get a pilot license and go out into that career field and others like air traffic controllers, airplane mechanics,

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In 2015, the Rev. Al Sharpton leads a prayer lunch and discussion about promoting reform and stopping police abuse after the death of Freddie Gray.

SHARPTON from Page 1

Timely speaker Joan Lane is chair of the caucus’ Aug. 19 fundraiser featuring Sharpton.

The civil rights activist and religious leader was born Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. in Brooklyn, New York. Outspoken and sometimes controversial, he has become

a leading figure in the fight against racial prejudice and injustice.

He developed his commanding speaking style as a child. A frequent churchgoer, Sharpton became an ordained minister in the Pentecostal church at age 10.

In 2004, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential election. He hosts his own radio talk show, “Keepin’ It Real’’ and hosts a weekly talk show, “PoliticsNation,’’ on MSNBC. For ticket information, call 386-736-1338 or send an email to vcdbcbanquet@gmail. com.

engineers who built planes, directors of airport operations and more.”

Rewarding experience Fuqua enjoys flying and calls it a wonderful experience.

He said, “It’s like no other experience. Flying is my passion. It relaxes me. It is great being airborne just cruising at 7,000 feet. You look down and see people stuck in traffic while you’re cruising in air. I equate flying to be as enjoyable as fishing to those who love to fish.”

Becoming a pilot requires attending a local flight school, gaining 40 flight hours of training, passing

a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check and completing the training.

“It’s a lot easier to do than most people think. I started when I was pursuing my bachelor’s degree. I had a break and nothing to do.

So, I decided to go to a local aviation school. I met the physical requirements and went on from there. I have been hooked every since,” Fuqua noted.

More on OBAP According to its website, the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals was founded in 1976.

It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of minorities in all

aviation and aerospace careers.

OBAP encourages diversity in the industry by supporting aspiring aviation professionals through mentoring, scholarships, training and youth-focused education programs through Project Aerospace.

The organization has 3,000 members that are professionals internationally including, astronauts, commercial pilots, military aviators, maintenance technicians, flight instructors, air traffic controllers, flight attendants and students.

For more information on the OBAP Aerospace Youth Day or to register your child for the trip, contact Danny Fuqua at 386-566-8914.

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Greater New Zion honors Troutman for decades of service Darnell L. Troutman, a native and lifelong resident of Daytona Beach, was honored on July 23 at Greater New Zion Primitive Baptist Church for his long tenure of service.

Troutman is a third-generation church member, who has been an asset to the church for purposes of Darnell kingdom building. In parTroutman ticular, he has faithfully orchestrated two notable ministries for the past 37 years: the bicycle and truck ministries.

In the bicycle ministry, coined because of his mode of transportation, he opened the church doors, cleared safety alarms, set climate controls, and checked the property for vandalism. With the truck ministry, he transported young children to church school and worship service on a weekly basis.

Renovations coordinator He currently serves on the church’s board of trustees, Brotherhood Chorus, ushers and with the Church School Department.

For the past seven months, he has de-

voted countless hours of expert workmanship toward the renovation of the church parsonage. He was the on-site coordinator, who made final decisions regarding those renovations.

Active in community Troutman attended Bonner Elementary and Campbell Junior and Senior High schools and graduated from BethuneCookman College (now University). He is a licensed journeyman electrician, employed by the Volusia County School District as a facilities maintenance technician.

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New Smyrna’s new Citizen’s Academy members are shown above.

New Smyrna kicks off Citizen’s Academy The City of New Smyrna Beach hosted city residents for its Citizen’s Academy kick off at the City Hall Commission Chambers last week. The academy is

a seven-week program giving residents a first-hand look at the inner workings of how the city runs.

The July 19 kickoff included an introduction by

Council to break ground on Turnbull Bay Bridge The Volusia County Council will break ground on the new Mike Eader Turnbull Bay Bridge at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, on the east side of the existing bridge.

The bridge will be closed to traffic from 8 to 10:30 a.m. to accommodate the ceremony. Detour signs will be in place.

The $7.9 million project is being funded by the federal government. Construction is scheduled for completion in December 2018.

According to County Engineer Gerald Brinton, the new bridge will be 440 feet Longer and 20 feet wider than the existing bridge. It will extend over the east causeway and feature two 11-foot-wide travel lanes, 6-foot-wide sidewalks on each side, and 8-foot-wide safety shoulders with traffic barriers. T The bridge will be built in phases, allowing vehicular traffic to be maintained throughout construction.

Honors DeLand resident The Volusia County Council voted to name the bridge after the late Mike Eader, a New Smyrna Beach resident who encouraged the county to keep the old bridge open during construction of the new bridge.

Mayor Jim Hathaway and the entire city commission.

“I wanted to get a big picture view of our highly sought after city,” stated Dawn Whiteley, a New

Smyrna Beach resident and participant in the academy.

The schedule for the next two months includes classes each Wednesday evening with the exception

He also is a life member of the BethuneCookman University Alumni Association, a member of the Boaz Masonic Lodge and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

In addition, he has received the Daytona Beach Juneteenth Committee’s Hometown Heroes Award, the local NAACP’s Outstanding Service Award, an honor from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s for its Dial-A-Dad Mentoring Program, and the Longevity Award for service from Greater New Zion.

He is married to Patricia Hicks Troutman and is the father of three children and the grandfather of nine.

of Saturday, Aug. 12, which is Public Safety Day. Each class starts at 6 p.m.

The schedule includes presentations and interaction with each of the city departments.

Solar eclipse presentations set for Aug. 14 Dr. Jason Aufdenberg will share information about the upcoming solar eclipse during two free programs on Monday, Aug. 14. His presentations will begin at 11 a.m. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave.; and 2 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. Aufdenberg, an associate professor of physics and astronomy at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, will provide a simulation of the eclipse and offer tips on observing it safely.

He will explain why solar eclipses happen, discuss historical and upcoming eclipses, and share highlights of what scientists have learned about the sun, Earth and laws of nature from solar eclipses.

Aug. 21 event A Q-and-A session will follow the presentation.

Free solar-safe eclipse glasses will be distributed while supplies last.

During the solar eclipse, which will occur Aug. 21, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth and block all or part of the sun.

According to NASA, everyone in North America will be able to see at least a partial eclipse in which the moon covers part of the sun.

Where visible Those in the path of totality – a 70-mile-wide band that extends from Lincoln Beach, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina – will be treated to a total eclipse in which the moon blocks the entire sun.

The total phase of the solar eclipse will not be visible in Florida. In Daytona Beach, the partial solar eclipse will begin at 1:19 p.m., reach its peak at 2:50 p.m., and end at 4:14 p.m.

Aufdenberg’s programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is not required.

For more information, call the Daytona Beach library at 386-257-6036, option 4; or the Ormond Beach library at 386-6764191, option 4.

The existing bridge, which was built in 1967, has deteriorated with age and has required frequent repairs. In 2011, after the state deemed one of the support beams at risk for imminent failure, the bridge was closed for 20 days while Volusia County, in collaboration with the City of New Smyrna Beach, made temporary repairs at a cost of $114,400.

Leware Construction Co. of Florida is the project contractor.

Cultural Council to meet July 28 The Cultural Council of Volusia County will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, July 28, at the African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand.

Members will hear updates about the Community Cultural Grant, the Arts License Plate Fund and the Ocean Center ECHO Gallery. The public is invited to attend.

The Cultural Council is appointed by the Volusia County Council to advise on matters relating to cultural arts in the community and to assist in the appropriation of operational grant funding for cultural and heritage organizations in the county.

For more information, contact Cultural Coordinator Jessi Jackson Smith at jjsmith@volusia.org or 386-736-5953, ext. 15872.

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City giving away backpacks again Children and parents line up for backpacks on July 22, which were given away by the City of Daytona Beach at the Yvonne Scarlett Golden Cultural & Educational Center. The annual Mayor’s Backpack Give-A-Way continues with several dates for residents who need school supplies. Other giveaway dates: 9 a.m. to noon, Schnebly Recreation Center, July 29; Daisy Stocking Park, Aug. 5; Sunnyland Rec Center, Aug. 12. ID is required and a parent or guardian must be present. More information: 386-671-8250.

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50 years of Black mayors Today, the sight of a Black mayor is unlikely to turn any heads or draw attention.

But in 1967 – during the continuing turmoil of the civil rights movement and two years after the passage of major civil rights legislation – a first generation of African-Americans would be elected to helm major American cities.

This first wave would go on to irrevocably reshape our American political landscape.

First in Cleveland Carl Stokes was the first Black mayor of a major US city. Elected Nov. 7, 1967, Stokes served as the 51st mayor of Cleveland, Ohio from 1967 to 1971. A onetime high school dropout, Stokes would go on to get a degree in law.

In a life filled with firsts, Stokes’ political career began in 1962, when he was elected to serve in the Ohio House of Representatives, becoming the first Black Democrat elected to the legislature. He ran for mayor of Cleveland in 1965 and lost. In 1967, he ran again, defeating Seth Taft, the grandson of President William Howard Taft.

On the night of his election victory, Stokes, the great-grandson of a slave, shared with his supporters that, “truly never before have I ever known to the extent I know tonight the full meaning of the words, ‘God bless America.’”

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Gary, Ind., after turning down an offer from President Jimmy Carter to serve in the White House.

The youngest of 13 children and the son of a Pullman Company and factory worker, Hatcher’s start in politics began with participating in sit-ins at establishments that would not serve Black customers. He became a city council member in 1963 and then became city council president.

In 1967, Hatcher unseated the incumbent, winning the general election with 95 percent of the Black vote. During his swearing in ceremony, Hatcher promised that, “together, we shall beat a way; together we shall turn darkness into light, despair into hope and promise into progress. For God’s sake, for Gary’s sake, let’s get ourselves together.”

The first generation of African-American mayors were steeped in the concerns and activism of the civil rights movement, garnering much of their support from Black voters. Committed to overcoming inequality, they tackled an array of urban problems from poverty to discrimination and local civil rights issues to high unemployment rates.

Many followed These pioneers, and the many who would follow in their footsteps – including my own father, Ernest N. “Dutch” Morial, who was elected the first Black mayor of New Orleans in 1977 – came to power during turbulent times in our country.

To be an African-American mayor, especially during the polarizing struggle of Black Americans and other marginalized groups to be fully incorporated

into American society, was an incredible feat.

These early pioneers aspired to political office at a time that was not so far removed from lynchings, segregated schools, and anti-miscegenation laws. Every step, every vote and every position attained was marred and marked by transparently racial barriers, and every victory was made all the sweeter by overcoming them.

Get well soon, Senator John McCain

“A century ago, President Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation to Booker T. Washington to visit – to dine at the White House – was taken as an outrage in many quarters. America today is a world away from the cruel and prideful bigotry of that time.

There is no better evidence of this than the election of an African-American to the presidency of the United States.

“Let there be no reason now for any American to fail to cherish their citizenship in this, the greatest nation on Earth.”

An important day But that historic day produced the first two Black mayors of cities with populations of over 100,000 people. Richard Hatcher was elected the first Black mayor of

I don’t agree with Arizona Senator John McCain about very much, but I was saddened by his recent diagnosis of brain cancer.

He says he will be back on the Senate floor soon, sparring with Democrats. I say, “Bring it on, McCain.”

McCain is a patriot. He has been a thorn in President 45’s side since the 2016 campaign. He has been especially critical of the occupant of the Oval Office on his relationship with Russia.

He is a principled Republican, quite a contrast to 45. He has been fierce, feisty, and gracious.

Acknowledged the moment When McCain lost the presidential election in November 2008, his concession speech was an exceptional acknowledgement of an historic election, and its symbolic importance to Afri-

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can American people.

He said, “This is a historic election, and I recognize the special significance it has for AfricanAmericans and for the special pride that must be theirs tonight.

“I’ve always believed that America offers opportunities to all who have the industry and will to seize it. Sen. Obama believes that, too. But we both recognize that though we have come a long way from the old injustices that once stained our nation’s reputation and denied some Americans the full blessings of American citizenship, the memory of them still had the power to wound.

When will we learn?

A recent study on wealth was conducted by Amy Traub, Laura Sullivan, Tatjana Meschede and Tom Shapiro. The study did a comparison of Black and White wealth and Latino and White wealth.

In our community, we have been consumed with racial inequities, voter suppression, health care, unjustified police shootings and racial bias in our criminal justice system. We’ve been concerned about shootings among our people within our community. Not often enough do we give serious attention to economic exclusion and inequity, and yet, poverty eats away at our communities every day.

Not helping ourselves Too often, we find ourselves contributing to our problem. We often choose to spend our money where we are not respected and

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on items we simply do not need.

Not enough of us spend our dollars in our own community to help in building our community.

Building wealth in our community is as important as all the other issues we face. As a matter of fact, with more attention to the wealth gap our people face, some of the other challenges would at least lessen.

According to the study, “No metric more powerfully captures the persistence and growth of economic inequality along racial and ethnic lines than the racial wealth gap. According to data from the Survey of Consum-

There’s a difference Notice the difference between McCain and 45. He knows history, knows that Booker T. Washington is deceased, not alive and well (as 45 thought Frederick Douglass was). He acknowledges the importance of the Obama election, and acknowledges our nation’s history of discrimination.

While I don’t agree with all of McCain’s soaring sentiments, I am moved by his grace. And, again in contrast to 45, he acknowledged President Obama,

er Finances, the median White household possessed $13 in net wealth for every dollar held by the median Black household in 2013. That same year, median White households possessed $10 for each dollar held by the median Latino/a household.”

We know somebody We can at least close that gap if we spend some of our money where we live.

All of us know somebody who sews and charges far less than the commercial businesses where we currently take our clothing to be repaired. We know somebody who repairs cars, who cuts hair and someone who curls hair. We sure know somebody who can run circles around anyone who cooks in the average restaurant outside our community.

There was a time when we were limited to businesses in our community. We patronized our own, and built prosperous businesses that put money back into our

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The first generation of AfricanAmerican mayors were steeped in the concerns and activism of the civil rights movement, garnering much of their support from Black voters. Committed to overcoming inequality, they tackled an array of urban problems from poverty to discrimination and local civil rights issues to high unemployment rates.

Today, according to a 2001 study by the Joint Center for Politics and Economic Studies, over 50 percent of Black mayors in big cities were elected in cities without a Black majority.

‘Nimble’ approach As Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner described in his State of Black America essay, leading in this current time requires that Black mayors are “nimble

while 45 spent years disparaging him with his “birther” arguments.

To be sure, I wish that McCain would be more vocal in his opposition to 45. And I do hope that, as he recovers from brain cancer, he can reflect on the quality of health care that he is receiving, a quality of health care that most Americans can’t afford.

Still, McCain’s diagnosis afforded an opportunity for me to consider the Arizona Senator’s importance, and to remember his gracious response to losing the 2008 election.

In his 2008 speech, McCain asked people to offer “our next president our goodwill and earnest effort to find ways to come together, to find the necessary compromises, to bridge our differences and help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronger, better country than we inherited.”

Lofty words Instead, Republicans opposed President Obama at every turn,

community. We held our events at our own churches, schools and businesses. We banked with Black banks.

I’m not suggesting we can handle all our business with Black companies/businesses. It sure would help Black wealth if we did as much business as possible where most of us live.

Here’s my list My organization (NCBW) is 33 years old. For all that time, our banking has been with a Black bank where we know the people with whom we deal and they know us.

I purchase my clothing from a Black woman, get my hair done by a Black woman, attend a church pastored by a Black woman, and get my clothing repaired by a Black woman. We have a Black male accountant, a Black woman services our computers and our webmaster is Black.

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and strategic in their approach to leading our cities.”

Mayor Richard Hatcher is a storied figure in Gary and in American politics. He was one of the first Black mayors to lead a major city and demonstrated that nimbleness and gift for strategy that not only got him elected, but kept him in office for five terms.

For his part in shattering that glass ceiling for Black politicians and inspiring others to aspire for higher political office, the National Urban League will honor Mayor Hatcher during our annual conference this year, recognizing his historic achievement and lasting legacy.

Marc Morial is president and CEO of the National Urban League.

and have yet to attempt to work with Democrats. Senate Republican leaders drafted health insurance legislation without involving Democrats in any of the drafting.

The “take it or leave it attitude” is part of the reason that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can’t get legislation passed.

Republicans can hardly compromise with each other, let alone Democrats. We could stand some of McCain’s sage wisdom as the Senate tackles health care, but he is among those who seem to have placed partisanship over principle.

It would be nice to have more Republicans with John McCain’s dispositions (though not necessarily his positions). I wish him a speedy recovery; meanwhile, his civility will be missed. Furthermore, we need him to be that Republican thorn in 45’s side.

Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer. Her latest book, “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy,” is available at www.juliannemalveaux.com.

woman’s wire service.

I don’t mean to suggest that we’d never hire or do business with a non-Black person, but I’m perfectly happy with doing most my business in our community and circulating our dollars there so that we can at least put a dent in that wealth gap.

My ‘ask’ of you In every article I write, I try to have an “ask” of everyone or at least issue a challenge to think about how we improve our community.

I’m asking that if you’re not now doing business with at least one Black business, think about it, and try to find one Black person or company with which to do business – so long as they give back to our community.

Dr. E. Faye Williams is national chair of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Contact her via www.nationalcongressbw.org.

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Better back-to-school buys FROM FAMILY FEATURES

When those first school bells ring and class is back in session for kids of all ages, make sure you and your student have everything in hand to help ensure success.

Whether it’s tools for the classroom, supplies for a nutritious lunch, stylish clothes or helpful items for home, you’ll need to gear up for the school year ahead. Find more back-to-school solutions at eLivingToday.com.

Simply super storage for kids Good organizational habits are important to a child’s success in school. That’s why ClosetMaid created KidSpace, a collection of kid-tested and kid-approved juvenile storage furniture ranging from toy chests to storage shelves. This robust line, which was designed with safety and storage in mind, helps parents avoid clutter and create more space for imagination, magic and giggles in bedrooms, playrooms, living rooms and more. For more information, visit closetmaid.com/ kidspace.

A helping of hummus

Give gratitude Teachers’ hard work and planning begin long before the school year starts and classes are back in session. Show your gratitude to your children’s teachers with merci Chocolates, a thoughtful collection of fine, European chocolates. Each slim, stylish box contains eight unique, individually wrapped flavors, making it the perfect token of appreciation to teachers for opening minds and touching hearts. Find more information at merci.us.

Find the hummus you love in individual, portable containers with Sabra Singles, which are easy to add to a lunchbox when you’re on the move.

Each 2-ounce cup of Sabra hummus is non-GMO and contains 4 grams of plant-based protein and 3 grams of dietary fiber with no added sugar. Serve with carrots for an easy and tasty way to increase the veggies in your child’s diet every day. Visit sabra.com for more information.

Sporty sneakers Send your student to school in style with shoes that fit this season’s “athleisure” trend and kick it up a notch with a hint of sparkle. These retro-inspired Arizona Sparkling Sneakers can add a relaxed, sporty feeling to a wardrobe without compromising on appearance. Help your child stand out from the crowd by finding these and more at JCPenney with styles that are priced to buy and guaranteed to love. Find more back-to-school styles at JCPenney.com.

Tech tools for students

Lunchtime upgrade

Teach students to code with the TI-Innovator Hub from Texas Instruments, which plugs into the TI-84 Plus CE or TI-Nspire CX graphing calculator many students already have. The hub is a palm-sized board with a microcontroller that turns a graphing calculator into a STEM tool for back to school. Students can light up LEDs or write a program to play a song using their calculators.

Learn more at education.ti.com.

Give your old-school lunchbox a technology upgrade this school year. The Freezable Classic Lunch Box from PackIt is the only horizontal lunch box that chills healthy food for hours with builtin freezable gel that eliminates the need for ice packs. The lunchbox’s top-load design makes it easy to pack flat containers like bento boxes, and a buckle handle clips onto totes, backpacks or sports bags for convenient travel to and from school, day care and extracurricular activities. Find more lunchtime solutions at packit.com.

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the time,” Dr. Bethune related.

Early honors Born on Feb. 22, 1956 to Albert Sr. and Elizabeth Bethune, he attended Bonner Elementary and graduated from Mainland High School. He left for the United States Marine Corps, where he spent 28 years and rose to the high enlisted rank of master gunnery sergeant.

While in the Marines, he received the Springarn Medal from the NAACP awarded for outstanding achievement for a program that helped youngsters defy the odds. He mentored teenagers at everywhere he was stationed, his sister noted.

Bethune was a longtime member of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church. His sister said he drove the church bus and did “whatever was needed.’’

She recalls how he would drive by a church member’s home and if the yard needed cutting he would go home, get his mower and cut the grass.

“That’s who he was,’’ she remarked.

Thankful for prayers She also mentioned that Bethune and his wife, Muriel, were married at New Mt. Zion.

“She is being very strong,’’ Dr. Bethune told the Times.

“They were very close. He loved her very much.”

And last week, Muriel Bethune had her own words about her husband’s impact in a story in the July 20 issue of the Daytona Times.

“Hobson has been at the front of doing lots of good things. He always does things because it’s the right thing to do,” she told the Times.

She also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming out-

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pouring of support after the accident.

“The family is grateful for every prayer, every phone call and every bit of support.’’

While in the hospital, he was honored by the local Marine Corp League. There was a special pinning ceremony there to acknowledge his service to the country.

“It was quite moving,’’ Dr. Bethune shared.

Veteran of the Year Last year on Memorial Day, 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.

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

Aug. 4-5 services Public remembrances for Bethune will begin on Friday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at R.J. Gainous Funeral Home in Daytona Beach.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Gertrude Hotchkiss Heyn Chapel at Bethune-Cookman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Theodora Hankerson.

Hobson Bethune is survived by his wife, Muriel; sons, Hobson II (Anita) and Rashad; three daughters, Shanteras (Paul), Colongie (Omari) and Ashley (Anthony) grandchildren, Ava Marie, Alyson Grace, Chayse, Christian, Faith and Jalen; brothers, 98-year-old brother Albert Jr. and twin brother Robert (Terry); sisters, Sara Bethune Smith and Dr. Evelyn Bethune; along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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from Page 1 Eleanor Holmes Norton (DD.C.), who first called for the report during a press conference with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) members and representatives of the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP).

The GAO is a government agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services for Congress.

Audit planned Charles Young, the managing director of public affairs for the GAO acknowledged that the request for a new report was formally received in February.

“Staffing was not expected to be freed up from existing work for several months and we now expect to begin the work in August or September,” Young said.

In March 2016, Norton called on the office to issue a report on federal advertising contracts and subcontracts with minorityowned newspapers and media companies.

Norton said that the federal government serves as the largest advertiser in the country, and it’s important that news outlets and media companies owned or published by individuals of color with a primary mission to serve communities of color have the same opportunities as other media outlets, especially as African-Americans and Hispanic Americans continue to grow in number in the United States.

“We believe that this request is particularly timely, because GAO will be conducting an audit of spending by federal agencies on public relations and advertising,” Norton said.

2007 figures One month after publicly making the request, Norton circulated a letter to members of Congress to support her call to GAO to issue a new report.

In 2007, the GAO, which acts

as the authoritative audit unit for the federal government, probed the spending on advertising contracts with minorityowned businesses by five agencies – the Department of Defense, Department of the Treasury, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of the Interior, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

The agency found that just 5 percent of the $4.3 billion available for advertising campaigns went to minority-owned businesses. Thirty-one of Norton’s colleagues in Congress signed the letter, including CBC Chair Cedric Richmond (D-La.) and legendary congressmen John Lewis (D-Ga.), Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), and former CBC Chair G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.).

Seven months later in November, a group of Senators, including Charles Schumer (DN.Y.), Kirsten Gillibrand (DN.Y.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) also signed a letter and joined the call for accountability in the federal government’s advertising practices – or lack thereof when it comes to minority-owned news outlets.

Black-owned media companies from delivering messages from the U.S. government to the Black community.

“I urge the officials at GAO to start today in their investigation and conclude it immediately,” said Leavell.

Applying pressure

Approximately 73 percent of the recommendations GAO made four years earlier in fiscal year 2012, have already been implemented, thus making any suggestion on advertising with minority-owned media an important step in the quest for Black and Hispanic-owned papers to receive advertising dollars.

“The NNPA anticipates that the new GAO report will once again substantiate what we already know and that is Black American-owned newspapers and media companies are not afforded equality and equity for annual federal advertising spending,” said NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. “This is a serious problem that urgently needs to be rectified by the government of the United States,’’ he added.

Several aides to the lawmakers did note that journalists, who work for Black- and Hispanic-owned media outlets must do a better job of keeping the issue on the pages of their newspapers.

Dorothy Leavell, the new chairwoman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has vowed to do just that and she said she’s grateful to Norton.

“We are extremely appreciative of Congresswoman Norton for taking the initiative on this,” said Leavell, who is also the publisher of the Crusader Newspaper Group. Leavell added that the wait for the GAO report has been long enough. “Any more delay will not be tolerated.”

Leavell also said that it was unacceptable that federal agencies have largely excluded

Could take months However, Young said it typically takes months before a request to the GAO is acted upon.

Also, the change in administration had nothing to do with the length of time this process has taken since Norton’s call about 15 months ago, he said.

“The change in administration does not have an impact, just the various other GAO reviews already underway,” Young said, noting that the GAO did not receive a formal request until February.

Headquartered in D.C. and with offices in several cities including Atlanta and Los Angeles, the GAO was founded in 1921. In a fiscal year 2016 report, the agency noted that it had provided nearly 2,100 recommendations to improve government operations.

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Earnhardt Jr.: Transition to NBC booth an ‘adrenaline rush’

BY GEORGE DIAZ ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is quitting his day job as a racing man to be a talking head from NBC. In reality, it’s the sum of all parts.

“We want Dale to be Dale,” said NBC Sports Executive Producer and President of Production Sam Flood. “We didn’t hire him to be an announcer. We hired him to be himself.”

And so he will, as the guy voted by fans as NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver for an unprecedented 14 consecutive years makes the switch to the booth in 2018.

Speedway debut He will be an analyst for all the Monster Energy Cup races on NBC’s schedule, which begins with the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

“This is probably the first real job I’ve had in 20 years,” Earnhardt said during a conference call shortly after NBC made the announcement on Monday.

“I’m really excited to be able to announce this news. A lot of folks have been asking what the next step was for me. It’s a thrill to be able to partner with NBC.” STEPHEN M. DOWELL/ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares a moment with his wife, Amy Reimann, before the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 1.

Concussion issues Earnhardt, 42, announced his

retirement from full-time Cup racing last April, officially entering a nebulous retirement phase of his life, and accelerated by concussion issues that have come into play in recent years that factored heavily into the decision.

He missed half of the 2016 season because of those concussion-related health issues, but was hooked on a career path away from the car when he did a couple of guest stints in the booth for FOX and NBC, both NASCAR broadcast partners.

‘An added bonus’ He described it as an “adrenaline rush” on Monday.

“I remember the feeling when I went in the booth and the feeling that I had afterwards. I had no idea how enjoyable that was,” Earnhardt said.

“I knew immediately then when I was going through my injury that I definitely wanted to pursue this as an opportunity if there was interest.”

Added Flood, “Dale Jr. brings credibility, personality, and popularity to our already winning NASCAR team. Giving him a chance to spread further within other NBC Sports Group properties and throughout the company is an added bonus.”

Irvin won’t be charged with sexual battery

BY LINDA TRISCHITTA SUN SENTINEL/TNS

FORT LAUDERDALE – The Broward County state attorney’s office will not prosecute football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin for sexual battery, the office said Monday.

“The case has been declined for lack of evidence and no likelihood of conviction,” a state attorney’s office spokesman said.

“Being accused of something like this, this is as devastating as it can be,” Irvin, 51, said during a news conference Monday at his Fort Lauderdale lawyer’s office.

“And I said all along that absolutely nothing happened,” Irvin said.

No DNA evidence Prosecutors found that despite a review of police reports, video surveillance, phone calls, sworn statements, and toxicology and crime lab reports, “it is clear that there is not enough evidence to establish that a crime was committed,” a prosecutor’s report said.

There was no DNA evidence to establish that a sexual battery happened.

The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver described his accuser as a platonic friend of 10 years. The investigation began after the woman accused Irvin of sexual assault.

Accuser’s account On March 21, the woman said she met Irvin at a bar, where she

Frank Eberheart is the varsity football assistant coach and basketball coach at Warner Christian Academy.

He is shown on the Warner field.

had two glasses of wine. The woman then accompanied Irvin and friends to another bar, where she said she had two more drinks, according to a prosecutor’s report.

Irvin, the woman and a male friend went to Irvin’s room at the W Hotel. Irvin said he offered his suite to both the woman and male friend to sleep, because he had an early flight.

The male friend left the hotel.

The woman told investigators she felt ill while there and believed something was put in her drink, the prosecutor’s report said.

The woman also told investigators she remembered Irvin having sex with her.

No injuries Blood and urine tests taken from the woman found the presence of Adderall, which she takes for attention deficit disorder, in addition to ecstasy, cocaine and alcohol, according to the prosecutor.

She did not have injuries that could be attributed to the incident, prosecutors said.

Attorney Gloria Allred was representing Irvin’s accuser. In an email Monday, Allred declined to respond to any questions or say whether she was still representing the woman.

The prosecutor cited the victim’s inability to recall details, inconsistent statements, drug and alcohol use and voluntarily entering and leaving the hotel with Irvin, and wrote that without additional evidence to corroborate the woman’s account, “we would

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Former Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Michael Irvin watches his son play in a high school football game on Sept. 26, 2014 at Lions Stadium in Plano, Texas. not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a sexual battery occurred.”

Still has job An analyst on the NFL Network before the case began, Irvin said the NFL stuck by him.

“They waited on this process and they didn’t necessarily have to do that,” Irvin said. “So I appreciate all that they have done.

Those people that I work with, they waited through the process, they gave it time to work its way out and I want to thank them

publicly for that.”

Irvin was a wide receiver for the University of Miami, he was part of the team that won the 1987 National Championship.

With the Cowboys, he starred on teams that won three Super Bowls.

Warner Christian Academy enhances athletic field Warner Christian Academy renovated the athletic field used for football and soccer this summer.

Ryan Williams, the school’s athletic director stated, “I am very excited to show off our new field this coming season. Thanks to the many volunteers, organizations and Warner’s new capital campaign, we were able to remove the damaged grass and replace it with new sod to provide our athletes with a better and safer playing surface for the upcoming school year.”

Over 50 Warner student athletes, parents, faculty and community members volun-

teered over 1,000 man-hours to install 80,000 square feet of premium Bermuda Sod.

Eager volunteers Warner student and volunteer sod layer Travis Hubbert said, “I wanted to help my teammates and to make the field look a lot better. I am very excited about playing on the new field.”

“It was truly a collaborative effort,” explained Tammy Young, assistant athletic director. Four local churches – White Chapel Church of God, First Baptist Daytona Beach, Christ Community Daytona Beach and Calva-

ry Chapel Port Orange – provided volunteers. The Port Orange Chick-fil-A sent over some of their employees to lay sod and provided food for the volunteers.

Capital campaign The original field was installed in 1997, but had experienced reoccurring issues with irrigation and mole crickets, which had damaged the field beyond repair. Fowler Services of Port Orange provided removal services of the damaged grass and regrading of the field surface.

R&R Sod of New Smyrna

Beach, whose owner, Rick D’Alessio, a Warner alumnus, contributed 200 pallets of new sod at a significant discount in support of the school.

Warner recently launched a $6.2 million Imagine Capital Campaign with the vision of becoming one of Florida’s top STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Athletics, and Math) schools.

The completion of the upgrades to the athletic field is the first of many planned enhancements to the school’s facilities.

For more information, visit Warner’s website at www. wcageagles.org.

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Simple ways to save money at the hair salon

BY DANIELLE BRAFF CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS

Haircuts, color and products can add up quickly at the salon, and while you may not want to cut corners when it comes to your hair, it’s possible to cut costs while keeping your cut fantastic. Experts across the country share the behind-the-scene secrets to savings at the salon.

Ask about referral discounts. Many salons will offer a $15 referral discount, said Jamie DiGrazia, stylist, colorist, hair care brand ambassador and owner of Logan Parlor in Chicago.

“Salons and stylists love giving discounts for referrals,” DiGrazia said. “It really helps the salon gain new and loyal business when the salon is referred by friends.”

Go to a genderneutral salon If you’re a woman with short hair, you can save money by going to a salon that charges by the length of your hair rather than by gender, said DiGrazia, whose salon’s pricing structure goes by the time and length of the cut instead of by gender.

“It’s now become a very popular way to charge,” DiGrazia said. “It is fair and equal to the guest and to the service provider.”

Often, stylists are looking for models to enter into a hair show or competition, or to add diversity to their portfolio, said Greg Auer, stylist at PureBeau-

ty Salon & Spa at Macy’s in Chicago. Many salons also require hair models for onsite training.

“This is a great way to get a new look on a dime — or even for free,” Auer said.

Speak up Your relationship with your regular hairdresser is important, said April Masini, a relationship and etiquette expert and author of four relationship advice books.

“Usually, people don’t realize this importance until things go wrong, but if you’re looking to save money, and you have a regular relationship with your hairdresser, simply talking to them about your budget concerns is step one,” Masini said.

The hair dresser may suggest more time between appointments, leaving out special treatments you didn’t realize you were paying for, or simply avoiding the cost of blow dry services, especially in the summer when you may not need or want it.

“Many people don’t talk frankly to their hairdresser, and this creates miscommunication and secondguessing,” Masini said. “If you start skipping appointments because you’re trying to save money — but you’re not cluing your hairdresser in, they may think you’re not happy with them, or you’re finding someone else to go to.”

If you speak with them, but don’t want to lose their services, they may try to help. If you don’t tell them, they won’t have that opportunity.

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Many salons offer discounts for referrals.

Seek out a new stylist Go to a high-end salon and choose a new stylist who is in the beginning of his or her career.

“Typically, a newer stylist will come with a lower price tag, but while they may lack experience on the floor, they are usually

in the middle of a high-level training program,” said Tony Gordon, stylist with Gordon Salon, which has four locations in Illinois.

At his salon, new stylists are $39, as opposed to master stylists, who can charge upward of $60.

Look for discounts Even

higher-end

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lons, like the Mario Tricoci chain, will offer discounts, said Tammy Baltrus, a top stylist there.

Baltrus said her salon accepts Spa Finder gift cards, which can be purchased at Costco, saving clients $20 for every $100 they spend.

“Some salons are on the AAA list to receive 10 per-

cent off products and services,” Baltrus said.

She also recommends asking every salon if they would accept other salons’ coupons, as well as offering your email and phone number to your technician so she or he can keep you informed about current promotions.

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