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Not everyone’s keen about Midtown Lofts Plans are moving forward on luxury units on MLK Boulevard.

side of MLK almost to International Avenue. The project would eventually bring in more retail and other businesses.

“All that I can say is that outside of Bethune-Cookman University this is the best opportunity for growth in the cores of our community that we have ever had in the history of Midtown,” Mayor Derrick Henry told the Daytona Times this week.

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A plan for construction of a luxury apartment complex on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (MLK Boulevard) in Daytona Beach is catching flak.

The project is part of a plan to revitalize Midtown, a historically Black community in the city.

Sept. 7 vote

Above is a rendering of the exterior of the proposed Midtown Lofts in Daytona Beach.

Midtown Lofts is slated to be erected on the east side of MLK Boulevard between Cherry and

Program teaches teens how to avoid car crashes

El Dorado Streets. Initial plans call for 82 one-, two-, and threebedroom luxury units.

The complex will be the first phase of a three-phase project, which would develop the east

After much discussion at a special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting on Sept.

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A day we will never forget

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of U.S. teenagers from ages 15 to 20, with more than 5,000 teens involved in a fatal crash each year and an additional 196,000 injured.

Tire Rack Street Survival is trying to reduce that number through safety driving programs held around the country. The program’s statistics show that a 16-year old is 20 percent more likely to be killed in a crash than an adult.

The Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driver Safety School will be at the Daytona Beach International Speedway’s inner track on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Students participating will range from 15 to 20 years old.

“This is a national program run by various clubs. We decided to bring this to International Speedway because it’s in conjunction with race weekend. We will be road racing at the track and we thought that doing the school here for the kids would be a great thing to do,” said Art Trier, chairman of the Central Florida Region Sports Car Club of America.

14,000 trained The Central Florida club is hosting the event and has been participating in it for the past nine years.

Several other racing organizations are involved, including RCA, Michelin, BMW Car Club of America Foundation and Enterprise.

The Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driver School has been in existence for the past 14 years and trained more than 20,000 drivers. Tire Rack Street Survival is a 501©(3) non-profit organization specializing in advance driver’s education for teens.

It is held in different cities across the nation each weekend of the year. In 2015 alone, 100

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Thousands of flags represented the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

A program at Daytona Memorial Park was among the 9/11 tributes.

Americans paused on Sunday to pay tribute to the thousands who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Never Forget tributes commemorated the memories of the nearly 3,000 who died and the thousands who were injured.

Fifteen-year anniversary observances also honored the first responders and others who valiantly reacted to save others on that day – the largest terror attack on U.S. soil.

On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks in the United States.

Two airplanes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.

The attacks resulted in extensive death and destruction. The attacks killed 2,996 people immediately. The number includes 2,977 victims and the 19 hijackers who caused the attacks. More than 6,000 were injured.

Locally, there were a number of observances to commemorate the day. In Daytona Beach, a program was held at Daytona Memorial Park, which was presented by the Lohman Community Outreach, a program of Lohman Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Cremation.

Daytona Beach Fire Department Chaplain Larry Stoney greets local first responders during event at Daytona Memorial Park.

Opening ceremonies were presented by the Civil Air Patrol 049th Composite Squadron Color Guard and an address was given by Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry.

Thousands of flags dotted the memorial park in remembrance of the victims.

More photos from the tribute are on page 3.

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Daisy Hamilton Williams will be remembered at Saturday service

BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF

Daisy Hamilton Williams

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Volusia County residents will pay tribute to Daisy Hamilton Williams on Saturday at a funeral service at Shiloh Baptist Church in Daytona Beach.

Williams, 76, a longtime Volusia County educator, community leader and Daytona Times newspaper col-

umnist, died on Sept. 5 at her home.

Williams wrote the “Community News’’ column for the Times for many years.

Her sister, Pat Heard, referred to Williams as “knowledgeable, outspoken and dedicated to her community.’’

Class president to educator She was born Jan. 7, 1940. She came to the Daytona Beach area as a fourth-grade student from Lawtey, Florida. Heard, the younger sister, remembers how proud she was growing up with Williams, especially when she excelled at Campbell Se-

nior High. Williams was president of her senior class and also was chosen as Miss Campbell.

Heard said Williams was an educator for more than 30 years. A life member of the NAACP, she was known for her activism in the community.

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WILLIAMS

Glenn Ritchey, Dr. Michelle CarterScott, Joe Petrock and Vince Carter are shown at the gala.

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Williams also was known for visiting the elderly at nursing homes, helping to feed the homeless, and marching and helping to defend the civil rights for all, Heard reflected.

Honored in 2014

Carter’s foundation honors community leaders at gala The Embassy of Hope Foundation presented L. Gale Lemerand and Joe Petrock its Embassy of Hope Foundation Hall of Fame Award on Aug. 27 during the Vince Carter Charity Gala.

“Gayle Lemerand and Joe Petrock exemplify my foundation’s mission of helping those less fortunate and giving of themselves for the better-

ment of our community,” said Carter, a Daytona Beach native, NBA All-Star and a member of the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Vince Carter Charity Gala, in its 19th year, was held at the Ocean Center in Daytona and included entertainment by the band MPiRE.

Benefits local programs The gala was enhanced by auction items offered by Art a La Carte International Company, Prime One, VIP Marketing, Tom Cook Jewelers and numerous gift baskets donated by

friends and members of the Embassy of Hope board of directors.

“This gala is one of my favorite fundraising events,” said Carter. “It’s an opportunity for people to come together, enjoy themselves and help us raise money for local programs within our community.”

Proceeds from the gala will benefit children and family programs and the Embassy of Hope “Believing in Your Dreams” Scholarship Fund.

Since its inception in 1998, Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation has donated funds to more than 200 local programs.

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schools were completed.

The goal for 2016 is to have 125 schools.

Real-life situations

The Tire Rack Street Survival school teaches teen drivers how to maneuver their own vehicles through challenging driving situations with one-on-one help from professionals.

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7, the Daytona Beach City Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to amend a proposal for Midtown Lofts with Heron Development Group LTD of Boca Raton.

The amended vote removed incentives of $538,000 toward soft costs.

Soft cost is a construction industry term but more specifically a contractor accounting term for an expense item that is not considered direct construction cost.

Soft costs include architectural, engineering, financing, and legal fees, and other pre-and post-construction expenses. It also removed an additional $75,000 in incentives for land acquisition.

Moving forward Construction costs for the project are estimated at 10 to $15 million with a creation of between 50 to 100 temporary construction jobs. The Midtown Lofts could create 10 to 20 permanent jobs.

The city has agreed to the use of public funds up to $409,622. That includes $400,000 for stormwater and parking improvements east of the project.

Midtown Redevelopment funds are available.

Each year, the Midtown Redevelopment Fund CRA is at $400,000.

“We accepted an agreement that was presented and talked about. It wasn’t the best agreement, but it is one that we can accept and move forward,” said Hemis Ivey, a local resident, businessman and consultant for the project.

“This will start the revitalization of Midtown. You see growth all across the

city. Midtown must also bring in growth. We must revitalize the community, bring up living standards, wipe out crime and drugs, end blight.’’

‘Moving too fast’ During the meeting, opponents voiced their concerns, especially residents who were skeptical of how fast the item got on the agenda.

“If it’s a good fit now, it will be in six months and in a year. This is moving too fast. We want a development in Midtown; it’s critical but this isn’t it. Forty percent of working families are homeless and can’t find an affordable place to live. Why not ask the developer to make at least 25 percent of that demographic?’’ asked Ava Ruby.

Lindsay Smiley agreed.

“This is being pushed through too fast. High-end housing is the last thing needed for Midtown. Midtown needs development.

Every time some developer comes here we are ready to just throw our money away at them.”

Pastor Mike Pastore weighed in. “I’m not anti-Midtown. My issue with the city is the same. It’s the homeless issue. This just does not pass the smell test.

This was put on the agenda too fast. Too many carpetbaggers come here wanting to make money and shove something like this down our noses.’’

Eager for improvements On the other hand, supporters of the development seem eager to see improvements in the community.

“I have been a resident on MLK (Boulevard) since 1953, said Gwendolyn Smith, 68. “I have seen a lot of things come and go, but

never return. I wish a lot could be better, especially the lighting. I would love to see this before I am 70.”

Kim Brown-Crawford added, “I was born and raised in Midtown. I believe that as long as I lived that I am not aware of at least one developer that wanted to invest money in Midtown.

I was in a restaurant in the area the other day. I looked to the north, west, east and south. All that I saw was blight. I applaud whoever takes investment in our community.’’

The next step is for the 212243A01 developer to put in an application for the development.

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“This is not the regular driver’s education that you have in the high schools,’’ Trier explained. “We do real-live car control situations that teaches them how to avoid accidents. We try to stress that they use the vehicle they normally drive. We teach them how to handle a vehicle, how it responds and more.”

The school targets teens but students primarily attend at their parents’ prodding.

“We encourage kids to come, but mostly it’s the parents who are interested,’’ Trier added. “Ninetyfive percent of the time the parents enroll the child.

Fifteen- to 16 year-old kids think that they are good

In 2014, Williams was one of 74 Black educators honored by the Bethune-Cookman University Women’s Advisory Board.

The program, titled “Honoring Our Unsung Heroes: The Black Teachers of Volusia County – Our Guiding Lights through Segregation,’’ paid tribute to men and women who educated generations of students during segregation.

Visitation, service The Rev. Dr. Kevin James Sr., pastor Palm Coast United Methodist Church, will deliver the eulogy at the funeral service, which

drirvers who can handle the vehicle. The parents know better.

“The parents research us on the web and get them there on Saturday,” he added.

Trier pointed out that the class teaches students how to respond in emergency situations and how to avoid accidents.

Already booked This school often becomes a family affair.

“It kind of does. We encourage the parents and grandparents to attend.

They need their parents to sign waivers to attend.

In most cases, at least one parent attends with the child,” said Trier.

Enrollment was at capacity of 35 as of Daytona Times’ Wednesday deadline with eight on the waiting list. Enrollment is designed to give more oneon-one and specialized training.

“Unfortunately, it will be difficult for us to accommodate those on the wait-

will take place at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Shiloh.

Heard said Saturday’s service will include who knew her sister best, including former student Jeffrey Gillis, a Daytona State College employee; and retired educator Dr. Carolyn Frazier. Family friend Abe Alexander will render a solo.

Visitation for Williams is Friday, Sept. 16 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at RJ Gainous Funeral Home, 804 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach. Visitation also is scheduled for Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Shiloh, located at 540 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Daytona Beach.

Interment will be at Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Ave. Along with her sister, Williams is survived by her two children, Tanya and Al Williams Jr., as well as a host of other relatives. Her youngest child, Tanisha, preceded her in death.

James Harper contributed to this report.

ing list. We do one-on-one coach to students and we have 35 instructors. That’s about all that we can handle,” Trier added.

There is a fee of $75 to attend but officials say the money covers much more.

“The fee is flat, but we provide so much more. We provide free lunch for the student, their parents and their guests that come with them. We also provide soda and water throughout the event. They also get a certificate that could provide them with insurance rate discounts. That depends on the insurance company,” Trier noted.

The Sports Car Club of America is a club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying, and autocross in the United States. Formed in 1944, it runs many programs for both amateur and professional racers.

For more information, visit http://streetsurvival. org. For more on the Central Florida Region of SCAA, go to www.sfrscaa.org.

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SEPTEMBER 15 – SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 COMMUNITY DECEMBER 14 - 20, 2006

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Residents add thank-you notes to a banner displayed at the Never Forget Tribute at Daytona Memorial Park on Sunday.

Community honors 9/11 victims, heroes A Never Forget Tribute at Daytona Memorial Park on Sunday was one of the area’s 9/11 observances held to remember the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Thousands of flags were on display at the park during the 15th anniversary service to honor the lives lost on 9/11. Nearly 3,000 died in the attacks.

The observance included an address by Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry.

Local military organizations and other elected officials also participated.

The event was presented by the Lohman Community Outreach, a program of Lohman Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Cremation.

The tribute at the park included an art exhibit created by local youth reflecting on the 9/11 tragedy.

The artwork was created by students from area middle schools, scout troops and Boys & Girls Clubs.

Local first responders join in prayer during the service.

Above: Residents take turns looking at a memorial for heroes.

Left: Daytona Fire Department Chaplain Larry Stoney addresses the crowd.

In attendance: Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood, Mayor Derrick Henry, Volusia County Chair Jason Davis and Dr. Willie Kimmons.

Local youth reflected on 9/11 through art.

Local veterans participated in the 9/11 observance at Daytona Memorial Park.

Artwork by students were plentiful.

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SEPTEMBER 15 – SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Some Black Republican surrogates need a permanent timeout I am really getting fed up with the constant drumbeat of criticism of Donald Trump’s campaign, especially the criticism coming from Black Republicans.

They seem to be willing to give President Obama, Hillary Clinton and our party’s leadership a pass. But when it comes to Trump, they seem to have found an untapped reservoir of righteous indignation.

Just like Jordan Yes, Trump has given his opponents plenty of reason and opportunity to criticize him, but in some ways Trump reminds me of NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.

Anyone who followed Jordan’s career knows that he was not a good teammate. He was intensely critical of many of his teammates, especially when they made mistakes. Some people thought he was arrogant and sometimes even condescending to his teammates. Let’s just say he had an extremely healthy dose of his own self-worth.

But these same teammates that talked to the media, privately and anonymously, about Jordan were filled with effusive praise for “His Royal Airness” when it came to the number of championship rings he helped them to win.

So to my “Never-Trump”-ers in general, and the Black ones in particular, can you really make a philosophical and substantive argument that Hillary Clinton would be a better president than

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Trump, especially when it comes to the Black community?

Not helpful Hillary wants to give amnesty to those in the country illegally, but no one ever talks about the devastating negative impact of this policy or the effect of current immigration policies on the Black unemployment rate for low and under-killed Blacks. Trump is the only candidate to make this argument during this whole election cycle.

Clinton wants to continue to relegate Blacks to non-performing schools versus allowing parents to take their tax dollars to whatever school they deem best for their child – even though Clinton, Obama, and most members of the Congressional Black Caucus opted for private schools for their kids. That’s not racist?

These same Blacks are the ones who continue to ignorantly promote the notion that Republicans must and should speak before Democratic groups like the National Urban League, the NAACP, or the National Association of Black Journalists, rather than provide a group of Black Republicans for Trump to engage

Consumer agency wins lawsuit against CashCall The fight for fair lending got a big boost on August 31 when a federal court rejected a payday loan collector’s attempt to evade consumer laws. The decision against CashCall, a Californiabased online payday and installment lender, upheld the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) authority to investigate and fine lenders for unfair, abusive or deceptive practices.

The court ruling is a key step in a legal battle that began nearly three years ago.

In December 2013 and for the first time, CFPB sued to secure consumer refunds of illegally collected money. According to the filing, “defendants engaged in unfair, deceptive and abusive practices, including illegally debiting consumer checking accounts for loans that were void.”

Same owner CFPB charged that Californiabased CashCall, its subsidiary

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WS Funding LLC, and affiliate Delbert Services Corporation, a Nevada collection agency, were all the same ownership. Loans ranging from $850- $10,000 were sold with upfront fees, lengthy repayment terms and interest rates as high as 343 percent.

CFPB charged that these loan terms violated state laws in at least 16 states that had in place licensing requirements, interest rate caps – or both.

As early as 2009, CashCall also partnered with Western Sky Financial, another company, to claim that tribal law rather than state law applied to their loans.

The federal court disagreed and dismissed challenging ar-

Daytona’s royal family in the making This election, voters in Daytona Beach have a historically low number of choices. That’s because one family, the Henrys, have positioned themselves for a full takeover of local government.

One family aims to control the political landscape of the city.

Mayor Derrick Henry sits on the city commission with his brother Patrick Henry of Zone 5 and they hope to turn Zone 5 over to their sister Dannette Henry as Patrick pursues his bid for state representative in District 26.

In one basket In what the Henrys hope will be Daytona Beach’s first monarchy, voters are being asked to lift one family up above all oth-

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ers and shift the balance of local power in their direction, threatening our democracy and putting all of our city’s proverbial eggs in one basket.

Regardless of substance or political acumen, the Henrys hope name recognition will expand their family’s reach. Acting as rubber stamps for each other, the Henrys could skirt opposition to measures they aim to advance while obstructing the role

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with. We don’t need such liberal Democratic groups to validate our leaders or to prove that they are not racists.

Following their logic, White Republicans must speak before radical pro-homosexual groups like the Human Rights Campaign in order to prove that Republicans are not homophobic, yet no one makes this argument.

It seems that only when it comes to the Black vote do Black Republicans demand that we pay homage to those who are part of the Democratic base in order to reach out to the Black community.

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Hire some experience Memo to the Trump campaign and the GOP: You have to start working with Black Republicans who have significant political experience and institutional memory about the party if you want to move the Black community towards the Republican party in this and future election cycles.

If you don’t believe me, then I simply submit to you the past month of constant embarrassing media appearances by supposed Black surrogates from the Trump campaign and the Republican Party as Exhibit A. This is what happens when you want to hire people who you are “comfortable” with versus those who know what the hell they are doing.

Whenever a surrogate is getting more exposure than the principal (South Carolina preacher

guments, finding CashCall to be the true lender. The relationship with Western Sky was tantamount to a “rent-a-bank” scheme. In part, the ruling stated affected states “have expressed a fundamental public policy in protecting its citizens.”

CFPB’s late summer court victory is similar to another recent enforcement action by the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation. In that state’s court, CashCall was found to be a lender that tried to evade state usury limits by using the rent-a-bank scheme.

Consumer advocates are celebrating this important victory.

It is one that upholds the importance of strong state laws and effective enforcement.

Protecting the people “This important ruling validates the right of states to protect their citizens from predatory loans, whether they are made online or at a storefront,” noted Diane Standaert, director of state policy and an executive vice president with the Center for Responsible Lending. “It reinforces the common sense concept that people should not be

of a fair, balanced, and elected city government. The system of checks and balances that embody the primary function of local government is at risk when too much power is given to one family.

We have seen our fair share of political dynasties in this country with the Kennedy and Bush families. These dynasties became more dangerous to our democracy when family members began serving on the same body at the same time as in the case with the Henrys here in Daytona Beach.

Privileged access The existence of dynasties implies that in a city where presumably everyone can make it to the top, people with certain names stand a much greater chance to succeed in the life of politics. This also means that certain individuals have a privileged access to political power

Mark Burns), there is a problem.

Whenever a campaign has to explain away something a surrogate said or did, there is a problem. Whenever the media questions the party credentials or lack thereof of a surrogate, there is a problem.

The Republican Party needs to bring the Black Republican adults onto the scene or these media debacles will continue and we will most assuredly lose the presidential election.

It’s about winning No longer can the Republican Party hire Blacks simply for “race insurance.” This is about winning the “race” for the White House, not hiring simply because of race.

In my columns over the past

Some facts The deadline for public comment is October 7. If anyone doubts how these small-dollar loans cause so much financial harm, consider these facts: • Over $3.4 billion in excessive fees are drained from payday

Charlene Crowell is the deputy communications director at the Center for Responsible Lending. Contact her at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.

by virtue of the family they were born into.

The Henrys have held onto the Zone 5 seat of the city commission since 2008 when Derrick Henry was first elected.

Patrick Henry, then a newcomer to public office was elected as commissioner to Zone 5 in 2010 and has held the seat since. Dannette Henry is now seeking to finish her brother’s term as he pursues his bid for District 26. Dannette Henry and Mykal Tairu will face off in November for Zone 5.

With the results of the 2016 primary election leaning in the Henry family’s favor, it can be interpreted that the citizens of Daytona Beach want dynastic succession, without considering the advantages of a local dynasty. The Henrys are able to (and do) raise large amounts of money from the same sources, spend less of their funds by hiring the same workers for all of their campaigns, and appeal to

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borrowers each year.

• Nearly 1 in 4 payday borrowers rely on either public assistance or retirement benefits as an income source.

• Payday borrowers are more likely to experience bank penalty fees, delinquencies on other bills, and delayed medical care.

All too often across the country, payday storefronts ply their trade in Black and Latino neighborhoods. The noticeable presence of payday lenders in our communities indicate that our people are being targeted to become financial victims. I challenge anyone to identify areas dominated by high-income consumers have a comparable number of payday stores.

Starting now, choose not to become a payday victim. If there was ever a time to speak up or speak out on predatory lending, don’t miss the October 7 deadline for comments.

harassed for debts they do not owe. Both states and the CFPB must continue to enact protections against unfair lending and collection practices.”

Today, there are 90 million people who live in the District of Columbia and 14 states where excessively-priced payday loans are not allowed. Collectively, these states save more than $2 billion a year that would otherwise be spent on payday loan fees. That’s a good thing for consumers.

The court ruling also comes when the deadline for public comment on payday lending approaches. CFPB will accept comments from citizens and organizations that have concerns about payday and high-cost, small-dollar loans. An online portal can accept comments at: http://stoppaydaypredators. org/crl/.

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four years, I have warned that we would come to this impasse. But rather than embracing my message, the party was too busy attacking me and attempting to discredit me for “being too critical” of the party.

Maybe those Black Republicans who have the requisite experience and institutional memory should simply self-identify as a Black Democrat. Then MAYBE the party will recognize them!

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a larger audience through name recognition alone.

No ‘royal blood’ This country was founded on the principle that family dynasties (royal blood) were inherently wrong. The idea that the Henry family can take control of local government is unfair to the citizens and our democracy.

Each candidate should run and be evaluated on his or her own merits. There is no room in a true democracy for “hereditary rights.”

Elections are about choices and voices. By using name recognition and familiarity, the Henrys are limiting the choices of voters and silencing the voices of those outside their family tree.

Katienna Brown is a Daytona Beach resident and a registered voter.

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Curator shares insight on Black History museum

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE

The new Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture contains an exhibit that features slave cabins, one that curator and museum specialist Mary Elliott called powerful.

Almost as powerful, however, is Elliott’s recounting of the vital input and assistance by one local citizen who inspired many seniors and others to participate in the new museum.

“To get all the stories together about the slave cabins, we brought in the help of a genealogist and we used our local research here and reached out to the community,” Elliott said. “And, when we were dismantling the cabin, the community came out and it was Black, White, young, older men and woman who were there. But, there was one young woman, whose name was Eileen, and she was very important.”

‘A hard history’ Elliot said that Eileen was just over 50 and she really helped museum staffers connect with the elders in the community.

“It’s a hard history and sometimes people don’t want to talk about it, but she helped us to get the stories out,” said Elliot.

“She was a real dynamic person.”

After taking the cabins to Virginia for conservation work and hosting a listening session that included Eileen and Eileen’s grandmother, Elliott learned that Eileen had died.

“She was younger than the elders that she helped get the stories from. Eileen had so much energy and spirit and was so passionate about the fact that the story was being told

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The dedication ceremony of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture is Sept. 24 in Washington, D.C. and correctly,” Elliott said.

“She may not be here on the 24th when this museum opens and that’s heartbreaking, but I smile because her spirit will definitely be here.”

Sept. 24 opening It’s been a long, arduous and incredible road to get to the Sept. 24 grand opening and Elliott has helped to research, conceptualize and design the “Slavery and Freedom” inaugural exhibition.

She also contributed to the exhibition script, consulted with expert scholars, and identified and secured collection donations including the antebellum

slave cabin that will be featured in the museum, according to the museum’s website.

A graduate of Howard University and Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law, Elliott helped produce local history exhibits in the Washington, D.C. area and produced several public history programs.

Reflecting on journey Now, as the opening of the historic museum rapidly approaches, Elliott told the NNPA Newswire what she’s most excited about and how she’s handling all of the excitement

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Mary Elliott, curator and museum specialist for the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture, pauses next to a slave cabin exhibit during a recent media tour. surrounding the historic grand opening.

“I really appreciate the collective effort to get the story out and let people know what they are going to see before they get here.

People ask me, ‘Are you excited?’ And, truthfully, I get reflective,” said Elliott, who has served as a contractor and consultant to various organizations including the National Visionary Leadership Project, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the Reginald Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and the Humanities Council of Washington, D.C. “I think about family, relatives, ancestors, those I knew personally and those before them,” Elliott said.

“I think about my church family and my community and I get so full because I cannot wait for people to see the museum not just as a building, but to hear people say about our history that, ‘I never looked at it that way, wow,’ and to have them think a little differently about their approach to American history and understanding the AfricanAmerican experience.”

Connection to legend Elliott has more than 20 years of experience in researching and presenting African-American history and culture. Her personal research focuses on African-Americans from antebellum slavery through the Jim Crow Era, with a specific concentration on migration and community development.

With a lifelong interest in Black history, Elliott’s extensive research revealed that her own family is connected to Booker T. Washington, one of the foremost African-American leaders of the late 19th and early

20th centuries who founded the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute that became Tuskegee University.

“I was really passionate about the research I was doing on my family and then I realized that this was even bigger,” said Elliott. “I started to see this amazing picture of African-American legacy and I found all of these primary resources and that really illuminated it for me and I thought it was as if someone took our history, tore it up into little pieces, and blew it into the wind.”

Elliott continued: “You had to go and track it down and put these pieces back together and see what the picture really was.”

‘Story of humanity’ When first invited to apply to work for the new museum, Elliott initially scoffed at the idea.

“I was so deep into doing my own research and, in my background,” she said, noting that her paths could have taken her elsewhere as she holds a law degree and she’s already passed the Maryland Bar. “[The museum] just didn’t cross my mind. So, when a friend of mine asked me to apply, I was like, ‘No,’ but then she convinced me after about a week,” Elliott said.

Anxiously awaiting the Sept. 24 opening, Elliott said the deep roots of African-American history will offer visitors the kind of truths that should lead many to think deeply and it also will possess the kind of true stories that need to be a part of the American history narrative, including those about the African continent and how diverse it is.

“So, we open with people, from the beginning, that this is a story of hu-

manity and we see how this history flows,” Elliott said. “I tell everyone the harsh story of slavery, but the very important understanding of resistance and resilience and survival.”

“There is a wall dedicated to the domestic slave trade and the Middle Passage, but when you see the extent of the information and the way it will be presented, it will blow people away,” she said.

Handling violence The museum doesn’t ignore the struggle many African-Americans have today, particularly the recent rash of police shootings and violence with individuals of color.

“We don’t hold back on violence during the period of slavery,” Elliott said.

“People will see how this ebbs and flows and that this violence [today] is nothing new and to understand it in a historical concept to wrestle with how to end it....and to also understand that African-Americans are Americans who have contributed to the development of this nation.”

Elliott said that there is also a part of the exhibit where visitors can read about African-Americans who struggle with the concept of whether to stay in this nation or to leave.

“There is one camp that said, ‘We need to leave because this is no longer safe for us,” Elliot shared. “But, there is another camp that said, ‘We need to stay because we built this nation and it belongs to us.’”

The National Museum of African-American History and Culture officially opens on Sept. 24 and nearly 30,000 opening weekend tickets were issued, reportedly, within one hour of becoming available.

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Game review: Atlantic handles Father Lopez

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Atlantic’s Jarious Jones (21) runs against Father Lopez’ defense.

During last week’s “Game of the Week,’’ we saw the Atlantic Sharks use big plays to beat the Father Lopez Green Wave 33-13 at Spruce Creek High School.

The entire atmosphere was nice. Atlantic played at the home field of its crosstown rival; they play three more games there this season.

The crowd was good on both sides.

Atlantic’s band was great, taking pages from the BethuneCookman University’s Marching Wildcats nearby.

As for the game, sure Atlantic (Class 5A) beat a smaller school in Lopez (Class 3A) but Lopez didn’t’ roll over.

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down to Ryan Atkins gave the Green Wave 7-0 lead. After the first quarter, they led 7-6. Spencer is the guy for Lopez. He threw for two scores in the game.

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Also, Atlantic has a thumper on defense at linebacker in McKenzie Davis.

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If you catch this before the games this week, Atlantic travels to Titusville Astronaut while Lopez will make up a weather canceled game that could be our game of the week for next week’s review.

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Father Lopez quarterback Josh Spencer (9) and running back Elijah Rone (8) prepare for a play during the game.

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Daytona State Faculty Senate honors staffers SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

Daytona State College’s Faculty Senate has awarded peers and staff with annual recognition for outstanding service to students and their professions. This year, six faculty and one staff member earned accolades from the college’s Faculty Senate. Additionally, two recently retired faculty received professor emeritus titles at Daytona State College (DSC).

The Faculty Advocacy Award went to Krissy Leonard, senior professor in the School of Student Life Skills. Leonard was recognized for going above and beyond to support, encourage, train and assist faculty in the SLS department, most notably as the college ramped up its offering of SLS 1122, Managing Your Success, a required class for new students.

Bettye Parham, a longtime DSC computer science professor, received the Teaching Excellence Award, which recognizes teaching activities characterized by exceptional dedication and professionalism.

The Les Simons Award for Student Advocacy was given to Maggie Karda, Honors-Quanta program chair. The award goes to faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to student learning and success. Karda was noted for devoting her time, energy and focus to students, and for a unique ability to connect individually with stu-

John Brady

Frank Gunshanan

Maggie Karda

Dr. Len Lempel

Krissy Leonard

Dr. Ram Nayar

Jake Niceley

Bettye Parham

dents through advising and counseling.

The Dr. John Gutherie Jr. Award for Research and Professional Development was awarded to Music Production Technology professor and assistant program chair Jake Niceley, who was lauded for significant contributions as a professor, composer, musician, producer, designer, engineer and lecturer.

Dr. Judith Isakson, an adjunct professor in the School of Humanities and Communication, received the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award, recognized for creativity in her classroom pedagogy and as ex-

Human Services Advisory Board to meet Sept. 20 Volusia County’s Human Services Advisory Board will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Coun-

emplary in every way.

The Community Service Outreach Award was bestowed upon English Professor Frank Gunshanan.

The award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional service and outreach to the local community. Gunshanan is dedicated to eliminating barriers to success among the college’s homeless student population.

The Faculty Senate also presented its Instructional Support and Encouragement Award to John Brady, associate director of professional development and global education. The award recognizes

ties, 3747 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.

The meeting will include a new member orientation with a review of the board’s bylaws, duties and responsibilities. Members also will review the organizational standards for the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG).

The advisory board assists the

a staff member whose efforts demonstrate an understanding and concern for the challenges faced by faculty as they work to meet student needs.

Two recently retired faculty also received Professor Emeritus Awards based on their years of meritorious and significant contributions to the areas of teaching and service to the college, community and profession during their careers.

This year’s award winners were Dr. Len Lempel, professor of history, and Dr. Ram Nayar, professor of science.

Volusia County Council in developing CSBG program goals and objectives, identifying community needs, and evaluating program effectiveness.

For more information, contact Myralis Hopgood at mhopgood@ volusia.org or 386-736-5956, ext.

12985.

Friday is deadline to sign up for Deltona festival Deltona will celebrate the cultures that make up the city at its second annual Festival of Nations.

On Sept. 24, residents and visitors will gather at the Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Blvd., for a day of free, non-stop music, dance and food from around the globe. The event is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m.

Deltona Parks & Recreation staffers are working on the performance lineup.

If you are involved in an organization that represents a country through dance, performance, craft or other art form, contact Marlene Brown at mbrown@deltonafl.gov or 386-878-8900 before Sept. 16.

Vendors who wish to sell international food and/or arts and crafts may apply online for a space at the event. The cost is $25 and the deadline is Sept. 16.

Flagler Clerk of Courts discounting tickets, fines, fees The office of the Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is prepared to give those who have overdue traffic tickets or court fines and fees a discount of at least 40 percent for two weeks.

“We are offering this program to help our residents who have tickets, fines and fees that were in collection before June 1 of this year,” said Court Clerk and Comptroller Gail Wadsworth. “This may allow some to restore their suspended driving privileges once the outstanding fines and late fees are paid.”

The program, dubbed “Walk In Drive Out,” is

available for two weeks only – from Sept. 19 through Sept. 30.

While late fees will not be waived, anyone paying tickets, fines and fees within this time period will be spared the costs of collections surcharges.

“These charges can be considerable,” Wadsworth said. “It can be as much as $82.40 on a $206 speeding ticket for going 10 to 15 mph over the speed limit.”

Those who are not sure if they owe money can do a name search on the website www.flaglerclerk. com.

“Walk In Drive Out” will be conducted between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday in the first floor Central Receipting Office, Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 1, Bunnell.

Payments will be accepted in cash, check, money order or major credit card. Third-party checks will not be accepted. Phone and online payments will also be accepted.

Suspended driving privileges cannot be restored to drivers who have overdue tickets in another county, an expired driver’s license or other misdemeanor offenses that would make them ineligible.

Flagler NAACP to meet Sept. 27 The Flagler County NAACP will hold its monthly meeting, Sept.

27, 6 p.m. at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 U.S. 1 North, Palm Coast.

A recap of branch activities will be presented, including a discussion on the 73rd Annual Florida State Conference recently held in Orlando.

For further details, contact the NAACP at 386446-7822.

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