Daytona Times - November 27, 2014 by Central Florida Communicators Group, LLC

Nurses plan cruise to Bahamas SEE PAGE 5

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JAMES CLINGMAN: Marching to freedom on a treadmill SEE PAGE 4

GIFTS FOR AN ELECTRIC HOLIDAY SEE PAGE 5

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Local students: ‘We are Mike Brown’

Vigil, forums held in response to grand jury’s decision in Ferguson BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com

“We shall overcome. We are our brother’s keepers. We are Mike Brown,” chanted 20 or so Bethune-Cookman University students as the rain came down Tuesday afternoon. The students encircled a statue of university founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune for a prayer vigil as violent protests and rioting continued in Ferguson, Mo. The students were protest-

ing the decision of a Ferguson grand jury not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. The students sang spirituals such as “Amazing Grace” and held black signs that read: “Justice for Mike Brown.”

‘Let’s strategize’ B-CU Student Government President DaQuan Bryant, who organized the vigil, admonished the reaction of many on social media, “It should not be about

what they’ve done to us, but about how we will strategically respond to that treatment to ensure that it’s not duplicated. Educate my people on how to be proactive, and just in case we missed the opportunity to deter, effectively react to injustices. “As a people, let’s stop doing things for attention, but let’s strategize on how we can ensure that our efforts are impactful and meaningful. I can promise you that the responses that I am witnessing, will not give us desired Please see VIGIL, Page 2

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B-CU students hold signs reading “Justice for Mike Brown” during a prayer vigil organized at the school Tuesday.

$35,000: That’s what Daytona man punched by officer got from city

2014 FLORIDA CLASSIC

A toast to the Wildcats

BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com

A payment of $35,000 to Keriekan Palmer was authorized to be taken from Daytona Beach’s Consolidated Insurance Fund at the city’s last commission meeting. The payment comes after Palmer suffered three fractured teeth following a citation for littering in June 2012. Yes, littering. Palmer will share the $35,000 with his attorney, David Glasser, for release of all claims stemming from the event. The Daytona Times was told city commissioners were not at liberty to speak on the matter. Keriekan According to Palmer records, Palmer was pulled over on June 23, 2012, at approximately 5:45 p.m. near Oakridge Boulevard and Oleander Avenue. It was at that time former Daytona Beach Police Officer Matthew Booth pulled Palmer over and clocked him going 56 mph in a 40 mph zone. Booth issued a speeding ticket to

B-CU alumni and friends at Orlando’s Rosen Centre celebrated the university’s latest Florida Classic gridiron victory against archrival Florida A&M University. See a full page of pictures on Page 7.

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Pre-Thanksgiving dinner brings together DeLand community ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com

A free Thanksgiving community fellowship dinner was held on Nov. 20 at the Spring Hill Community Resource Center in DeLand. The annual event attracted more than 300 residents, including children from the Boys and Girls Club and a group from the Chisholm Center. “We see such a huge homeless population and it seemed like the right thing to do,” Shilretha Dixon, the City of DeLand’s community resource coordinator for the Spring Hill Neighborhood explained. “DeLand has had a lot of happenings lately and with everything I think bringing the com-

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munity together – neighbors together, families together, friends together where we can sit and we actually fellowship is special.” “Just forget about all of the bad things that we may be going through and come together to enjoy a wonderful meal and to count our blessings. I don’t care how bad it is – just count the blessings because it always could be worse.”

‘Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ The dinner, which was advertised as a “Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” was held outside the center, adding visibility and aromas to attract passers-by. Six middle-aged men sat together Please see DINNER, Page 2

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Children and adults alike enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving dinner held in DeLand.

COMMENTARY: RAYNARD JACKSON: FRIENDS DESERT COSBY WHEN HE NEEDS THEM MOST | PAGE 4 COMMENTARY: GEORGE CURRY: BLACKS STILL DEVASTATED BY HIV/AIDS | PAGE 4

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Candidates file paperwork for Thrasher’s seat THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

John Thrasher’s departure this month from the Florida Senate has caused candidates to line up to run in special elections for his Senate seat and two House seats, according to filings with the state Division of Elections. Daytona Beach Democrat DaJohn vid Cox this week Thrasher filed paperwork to run in Senate District 6, joining state Rep. Travis Hutson, R-Elkton, and Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart, R-Ponte Vedra Beach, who announced earlier they would try to succeed Thrasher. District 6 includes St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam counties and

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part of Volusia County. Republican Cyndi Stevenson also made clear she plans to run in a special election to replace Renuart in St. Johns County’s House District 17. Stevenson’s paperwork initially was filed for a 2016 campaign, but it was changed this week to show she will run in the special election.

Jan. 27 primary Meanwhile, St. Augustine Republican Ronald Sanchez and St. Augustine Democrat Thomas Morley filed paperwork Tuesday to try to succeed Hutson in District 24, which includes Flagler County and parts of St. Johns and Volusia counties. Palm Coast Republican Paul Renner and St. Augustine Republican Sheamus McNeeley had filed the paperwork earlier. The paperwork, at least in part, allows candidates to raise money. Thrasher, a St. Augustine Republican, resigned from the Senate to become president of Florida State University. The special primary elections for the seats will be Jan. 27, with special general elections April 7.

World AIDS Day events planned in Volusia There are a number of events planned for World AIDS Day in Volusia County. This year’s World AIDS Day theme is “Focus, Partner, and Achieve: an AIDS-free Generation.” World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988. The following World AIDS Day events are scheduled for Volusia County:

Free HIV testing Monday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m., Stetson University, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand. Stewart Marchman’s Prevention on the Move is providing free HIV testing for Stetson University students, faculty and staff. Saturday, Dec. 6

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. Joseph United Methodist Church, 500 E. Voorhis Ave., DeLand Sponsored by the Joel Lawrence Foundation

Prayer service and candlelight vigil Monday, Dec. 1 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church,1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach The vigil starts at 6 p.m. There will be a walk to Colin’s Park where Pastor Pete Keirstead from Family Church will lead a Remembrance Service for those whose memories live on in the fight against HIV/AIDS. At 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Father Phil Egitto will lead the annual interfaith Prayer Service. It is followed by a reception in the chapel sponsored by VITAS.

Celebrating World AIDS Day Thursday, Dec. 4 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pettis Park, 800 Mary Avenue, New Smyrna Beach There wlill be music, speakers, HIV testing, food and fellowship. Sponsored by the City of New Smyrna Beach For more information about World AIDS Day, visit www.worldaidsday.org.

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from Page 1 result,” Bryant added. “We must educate, empower and ensure!’’

Much prayer Vigils such as the one held Tuesday afternoon were duplicated at other HBCUs across the country and local churches have organized vigils as well as a town hall style meeting to discuss the plight of the African-American male in the United States. The Rev. L. Ronald Durham had called for all residents of Daytona Beach to gather Tuesday evening Nov. 25 at Greater Friendship Baptist Church. Said Durham, “We pray for the family of Michael Brown killed in Ferguson Missouri, as well as for that community, our own community, and for our nation.” Another community leader and pastor, Bishop Derek T. Triplett along with Hope Fellowship Church, hosted a Getting All Males Equipped (G.A.M.E.) community forum on Wednesday titled “The Future of Black Men in America.”

Probing questions The forum tackled questions such as, “How do we avoid the death of the next Mike Brown? How do we avoid another egregious grand jury verdict of the next Officer Darren Wilson? How do we prevent senseless rioting and lawlessness within the context of injustice? How do we raise and elevate Black America and America at large?” In a statement from the church, Triplett said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Another question posed to the forum was: What makes this ruling different from all the rest? “As we imagine the future for Black men in America, we cannot ignore the fact that African-American males are often at the receiving end of negative experiences often tied to their racial status,’’ Triplett noted.

The stereotypes “Young Black men are often presumed to be criminal wrongdoers. They are stereotyped as violent, aggressive, up to no good. This perception shadows Black men, many of whom have stories of the car doors that lock when we walk past, the purses that are clutched as we approach, the glances laden with the expectation that we will do wrong,’’ Triplett continued. “As a parent, I worry about our children encountering the police, or private individuals. We worry that the wrong move or attitude may leave our child sprawled on the pavement, yet another victim of a person armed with a gun who felt threatened.”

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Over 300 people showed up for the community Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

DINNER

These men talked sports, weather and food as they chowed down.

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for their pre-Thanksgiving treat and shared sentiments similar to Dixon’s. “I appreciate everything,” DeLand resident Harold Neomes said, adding it wasn’t his first time attending the dinner. “I’ve been coming since it started six or seven years ago.” Eddie Fort remarked that as a lifelong resident, he too has been attending the event for several years. “I was born here, 66 years ago and love the community. It’s nice to sit here with friends.”

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Palmer for the violation.

Struck twice As Booth walked back to his cruiser, he observed Palmer throwing the speeding ticket out of the driver’s side window. Booth then walked back to Palmer, ordered him out of the car and stated that he was under arrest for littering. Reports state that Palmer did not immediately exit his vehicle. It was at this point Booth began to physically remove Palmer from the vehicle to complete the arrest, according to reports. Booth punched Palmer on the left side of the face, which allowed him to pull him out of the vehicle. Once outside he then pushed Palmer against the vehicle also striking the right side of Palmer’s face. Palmer was then handcuffed by a backup officer and transported to Halifax Medical Center. Palmer’s mugshot from the arrest appears to show lacerations on the side of his face.

‘A little excessive’ A supplemental report filed the next day, June 24, 2012, indicated that after the incident, Booth reported he “thought that his ac-

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tions were a little excessive.” According to a letter addressed to the city commission on Nov. 7, 2014 from City Attorney Marie Hartman, “Palmer’s medical records reflect that he suffered lacerations to his mouth requiring eight stitches and three fractured teeth requiring dental treatment. Mr. Palmer’s total medical expenses were $7,248.” Palmer’s attorney submitted a notice of claim for false arrest, excessive force, intentional in fliction of emotional distress, and malicious prosecution in violation of state and federal law.

Could have been more Hartman explained to the commission that after investigation of the claim, “the City’s Risk Manager and the Claimant (Glasser and Palmer) have agreed to a settlement of $35,000 in exchange for a release of all claims.” Hartman noted that if taken to court Palmer likely would have won much more than the $35,000 settlement. “The Incident Review Committee recommends approval of the proposed settlement,” Hartman continued. “If this claim is not settled, a suit would be filed and a jury verdict could result in an award substantially in excess of the settlement amount.” A motion to pay up was carried across the board at the commission meeting, 7-0.

Officer fired Booth was fired in May 2014 following the investigation into an arrest in June 2013 where he and Daytona Beach Officer Justin Ranum were accused of using excessive force on Christine Chippewa. At the time, of the arrest, records show that Ranum turned off his body camera during an incident under the Seabreeze Bridge. Chippewa was accused of stuffing a bag of cocaine in her mouth and in a complaint to the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD), she says Booth put his fingers down her throat,

shoved a flashlight in her mouth and kicked her in the head. “In the middle of the arrest, the camera goes blank and then I have a woman with her teeth knocked out of her mouth and headed to the hospital,” said Daytona Beach Police Chief Michael Chitwood at the time. An internal investigation was held and Ranum reportedly resigned and Booth was reportedly fired. Chippewa settled with the City of Daytona Beach for $20,000 and all of her charges were dropped. Calls to Palmer’s attorney were not returned.

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Nurses in Flagler planning cruise to Bahamas Try filling up on entertainment of a plethora of offerings sailing the “Carnival Liberty.” Be up for fun in a getaway to Freeport, Nassau and Half Moon Cay in the Bahama Islands. The Registered Professional Nurses of Flagler County has Gloria Singleton on board to promote the cruise so that others can know what the organization is about. Singleton, a 10-year member, helps out wherever possible. “The cruise was put together for the Registered Professional Nurses of Flagler County (RPN of FC),” reiterates Singleton. “The RPN of FC is going as planned, and we wanted other residents to know that the cruise is open to the community as well,” said Singleton. Singleton dispatched an email regarding the cruise, which transpires Jan. 11-16, 2015. The “Carnival Liberty” was dry docked, but after a yearlong overhaul was released as part of a $500-million “Fun Ship 2.0 Initiative.” The ship now has more signature venues and entertainment options - and provides exciting things to do on - and offshore. It bridges the undercurrent

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Free legal advice clinics scheduled in December Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, the primary provider of free legal aid in Central Florida, is hosting free legal advice clinics through mid-December called Walk-In Wednesday. The clinics will take place at the Volusia County office, 128 Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, on Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. Hours are from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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of “maintaining a professional nursing bond and providing scholarships to nursing students from Flagler County.” The RPN of FC, established in 1974, would prompt the members to work and have fun. They currently have 100 members and invite others to join for great pleasure. “We meet four times a year and raise money for students pursuing careers in professional nursing,” said Singleton.

Provides scholarships

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service to the community. The long and short of it is their charge with the Florida Hospital Health Care System, resulting in learning how they can help. The members provide medication and supplies to the Flagler County Free Clinic. A trip each year at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind determines a means of support. The members delight in casino cruises for providing other assistance, wherever needed. Regarding reservations for the January cruise, Singleton said, “Hopefully, we will get on board for this wonderful fellowship and network opportunity.” Be part of the excitement that RPN of FC has to offer through the cruise: Experience Day 1 and departure from Port Canaveral. Spend Day 2 in Freeport. Exceed the expectations of Day 3 in Nassau and Day 4 in Half Moon Cay. Day 5 will be a life of leisure at sea for a return on Day 6 to Port Canaveral. Crucial to the deck and upgrades on the ship, cabins range from $427.56 - $672.56. The prices include taxes and port charges. To book a reservation, call Lorraine Mulrain of Travel Partners Network at 914-391-0096. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved.

The RPN of FC installed Katherine Pearson at the September meeting as the current president. Most of the members are retired with the exception of a dozen or so who still work. The group provides the scholarships to nursing students within reach at Bethune-Cookman

Gloria Singleton, right, a member of the Registered Professional Nurses of Flagler County, is shown with travel agent Lorraine Mulrain. University and Daytona State College. All an applicant has to do is apply, meet the criteria and provide one’s grade point average

(GPA). The group offers scholarships through membership dues, luncheons, trips, and other events. The focus is designed for

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These free clinics are open to all income-eligible residents in Central Florida. Individuals who have civil legal issues including but not limited to consumer, public benefits or housing and foreclosure will be able to meet one-on-one with experienced attorneys. Clinics are open on a first come first served basis, therefore participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling 800-9842919 x. 2117 or 866-428-0105 ext 2906 or arrive with ample time to complete an intake the day of the clinic. The application process will begin at 1 p.m. and attorneys will start seeing clients at 3 p.m.

For more information, send email to probono@clsmf.org.

The Volusia County Council will host the meetings. During the first meeting, officials will determine the focus of the group, define future topics, and schedule regular meeting dates. Residents who wish to attend are welcome to bring a bagged lunch. Tables and seating will be provided. RSVP to Darla Zakaluzny at 386-943-7026. For more information, call Cindy Finney at 386740-5160.

a food drive, “One Can – Make a Difference!” with the goal of restocking the shelves of food pantries operating in the city. Deltona is collecting donations of nonperishable food items and gift cards. Until Dec. 15, collection boxes are located at all Deltona fire stations; City of Deltona Public Works, 201 Howland Blvd.; Deltona Water, 255 Enterprise Road; Deltona Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Drive, Harris M. Saxon Community Center, 2329 California St.; West Crile Gymnasium, 1537 Norbert Terrace; and Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd.

Local elected officials to meet Dec. 1 The first meeting of the Round Table of Volusia County Elected Officials will be at noon Monday, Dec. 1, in the Volusia Room of the Daytona Beach International Airport, 700 Catalina Drive, Daytona Beach. The Round Table will consist of one member each from Volusia’s cities and county government. The group is expected to meet regularly to discuss countywide issues and concerns.

Deltona announces One Can food drive The City of Deltona is hosting

Weekly ad in hand. Coupons in pocket. BOGO-vision on. It’s time to save. publix.com/save

Birthday wishes to: Lillian Robinson Duncan, Nov. 28.

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Marching to freedom on a treadmill Here’s a sobering statement from Economic Policy Institute (EPI): “Fifty years ago (2013), the unemployment rate was 5% for Whites and 10.9% for Blacks. Today, it is 6.6% for Whites and 12.6% for Blacks.” Can you believe that? We are at the same relative position now as we were when MLK gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. Part of the problem is that we have been waiting to be rescued rather than doing everything we can to rescue ourselves. Employment is very high on the fictional Black agenda, so much so that during our protests we have to say it three times: Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

‘Marching feet’ The last march for jobs was called three years ago by Marcher-in-Chief Al Sharpton during the run-up to the 2012 presidential election. Sharpton, who was flanked by leaders of the National Education Association, NAACP, and other groups, was quoted in the Washington Post as saying, “We will bring forth the masses who have not been heard in the midst of the jobs debate…As the president fights for a jobs act, as super-committees meet, they need to hear ‘marching feet.’ This is to send a message to Congress.” Marching feet? Congress must have had earplugs on that day. If they did get the message, they did nothing to improve the situation two years later, according to the EPI report. Many of our march-

We love to march and make symbolic statements, but we stop there; we never follow up with appropriate action. This is why I JAMES propose that we gather 1 million CLINGMAN or more conscious Black peoNNPA COLUMNIST ple who are willing to do several things in response to the probes have been tantamount to walk- lems we face in this country. ing on a treadmill, burning energy but not permanently moving forA meaningful solution ward. We must have people who are Sharpton went on to say, “The march, which will count on the willing to pool their votes and large ranks of union members, their dollars to build and grow will bring ‘drama’ to the jobs de- businesses. We must elect polibate. His use of the word, “dra- ticians who, prior to an election, ma” reminds me of what John will state very clearly and pubHenrik Clarke said about Sharp- licly, their commitment to fight ton during a debate with Cornell for issues specific to Black peoWest at Ohio State University. ple, just as other groups get politicians for whom they vote to support and fight for their issues. Ring the alarm A national group of 1 million Clarke stated, “We have to could also stimulate the formamake a distinction between these academic vaudeville shows and tion of local coalitions to accomthose who give us knowledge. plish the same goals in cities We cannot accept the performers across this nation. No more need as fighting for our liberation. We to go to Washington and march can enjoy the performance, but about something we can do right don’t think it moves us forward, in our own backyards. No more except the bank account of the spending our money, the majorperformer. I like Al Sharpton per- ity of which goes to non-Black sonally because he is something businesses, to travel distances that is useful; he is an alarmist. to “protest” and create “drama” An alarmist solves no problem; around issues we can solve ourhe will call attention to it and selves. Enough of that nonsense! won’t let us leave the agenda until Jim Clingman, founder of someone else solves the problem. So [alarmists] serve a purpose the Greater Cincinnati African with their big mouths…Alarmists American Chamber of Commerce, is an adjunct professor won’t let you sleep.” All we get, and unfortunate- at the University of Cincinnaly settle for, is “drama” when it ti. Write your own response at comes to solving our problems. www.daytonatimes.com.

Recycling failed education policies Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander will likely become chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Though he has yet to be elected by his Republican peers, he has given several interviews that indicate how he would change the way educational services are delivered in our country. For all his bluster, though, his approach is essentially to privatize and push states rights. For example, while President Obama has proposed spending $75 billion for universal and mandated preschool education, Senator Alexander would take the $22 billion of federal funds for preschool education and send it back to the states. While the president’s proposal would include guidelines on teacher qualification, class size, and other matters, Alexander would have the states make those decisions. Alexander suggests that his approach is “innovative,” but this is more of the same old stuff.

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the states, not the federal government, should make these decisions, but the unwillingness to look at national educational standards is a step backward, not a step forward. In the several interviews Alexander has given since the Republicans won the Senate in the midterm elections, he has not mentioned the term “achievement gap,” though African-Americans and Latinos trail Whites in both mathematics and English proficiency. While Alexander’s silence on this issue is disturbing, equally disturbing is the fact that Democrats have not put enough effort in addressing the achievement gap. Thus, while President Obama says he wants the United States to lead the world in college graduation rates, little has been done to Education controversy There has been some contro- make sure this can happen, espeversy about “Common Core” re- cially for African-Americans and quirements that would somewhat Latinos. standardized high school education, indicating what students Ignore it There seems to be a collective should know when they graduate from high school. Alexander says decision to ignore the achievement

gap, and a lack of passion about closing it. To be sure, many African-American educational leaders have focused on the achievement gap, especially among Black boys (Black girls need attention, too). But their work usually does not result in headlines. While neither Democrats nor Republicans are blameless in this matter, it is Republicans who continually talk about reaching out to the African-American community. Senator Lamar Alexander could have made some progress with African-Americans, especially educators, if he had spent jut a few seconds of his media rounds talking about race and the achievement gap. Education ought to be one of our nation’s highest priorities. It ought to have been so for the past several decades. President Obama came into office saying that education is a high priority, but the economy and international issues have moved education issues from a high priority to an afterthought. What does it take to make education a higher priority?

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist based in Washington, D.C. Write your own response at www.daytonatimes.com.

Blacks still devastated by HIV/AIDS As we prepare to commemorate World AIDS Day on Monday, Dec. 1, this is a good time to look at how the epidemic continues to devastate our community. A fact sheet by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation noted, “Black Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV/ AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning, and that disparity has deepened over time. Blacks account for more new HIV infections, people estimated to be living with HIV disease, and HIV-related deaths than any other racial/ethnic group in the U.S.”

By the numbers Fact sheets by CDC and Kaiser also show: Today, there are more than 1.1 million people living with HIV/ AIDS in the U.S., including more than 506,000 who are Black. Although Black Americans represent only 12 percent of the U.S. population, they accounted for 44 percent of new HIV infections and an estimated 44 percent of people living with HIV in 2010. The rate of new HIV infections per 100,000 among Black adults/ adolescents (68.9) was nearly eight times that of Whites (8.7) and more than twice that of Latinos (27.5) in 2010. The rate for Black men (103.6) was the highest of any group,

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more than twice that of Latino men (45.5), the second highest group. Black women (38.1) had the third highest rate overall, and the highest among women. In 2010, African-American women accounted for 6,100 (29 percent) of the estimated new HIV infections among all adult and adolescent African-Americans. Of HIV diagnoses among 13 to 19 year olds, almost 70 percent are to Black teens, even though they constitute approximately 16 percent of the adolescent population in the U.S. Not surprisingly, most of the Black HIV/AIDs cases are in the South, where the majority of African-Americans live. The Kaiser fact sheet observed, “HIV diagnoses among Blacks are clustered in a handful of states, with 10 states accounting for the majority (68%) of Blacks living with an HIV diagnosis at the end of 2010. New York and Florida top the list. While the District of Columbia had fewer Blacks liv-

ing with an HIV diagnosis in 2010 (10,995), it had the highest rate of Blacks living with an HIV diagnosis at the end of 2010 (4,260.3 per 100,000); a rate more than 3 times the national rate for Blacks (1,242.4). Though males are more likely to have been infected through sex with other men, heterosexual transmission and injection of drugs account for a greater share of new infections among Black men than White men. Although 75 percent of Blacks in the 18-64 age group report having been tested for HIV the – the highest of any group – within the last 12 months, 17 percent of Blacks living with HIV do not know they are infected. That’s crucial because the sooner an HIV-positive person enters treatment, the better chance he or she has of living a long, relatively normal life. Overall, HIV is not at the high levels it was in the 1980s, but we are a long way from eradicating this scourge.

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) Write your own response at www.daytonatimes.com.

VISUAL VIEWPOINT: IMMIGRATION FIX

NATE BEELER, THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Friends desert Bill Cosby when he needs them most “Hey, hey, hey (in my best Fat Albert’s voice), please listen to what I have to say. My friend Bill Cosby is in trouble today.” Even Fat Albert knows Bill Cosby is getting a raw deal. As a public relations/crisis management professional. I have worked with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and business. So, let’s deconstruct this media frenzy engulfing the man who was once America’s favorite TV dad. Many of these allegations have been around for more than 30 years. Cosby has never been charged with a crime and deserves the presumption of innocence. Simply because several people – okay, eight and counting – provide a similar salacious account doesn’t make it true.

“America’s dad” Until now, Cosby and his lovely wife, Camille, have not had to defend their hard-earned good name. They have given north of $50 million to educational institutions, especially HBCUs. Cosby has opened doors to many of the top actors and comediennes in the industry. At the ripe old age of 77 years, at what point does one’s body of work require one to be given the benefit of the doubt? Cosby is, and in my book, will always be “America’s Dad.” None of the females coming forward ever went to the police when the incident in question was supposed to have happened. There have been no corroborating witnesses. After the initial alleged incident, each of the women continued to spend private time with Cosby. If Cosby had done what they allege, why would they continue to spend private time with him? That makes no sense. Not even to Fat Albert. And the media’s hands are not clean in the smear campaign.

Media’s part in scandal Why would respected news organizations even give these women a platform when they offer no proof or evidence to support their allegations? Corporate America has also taken the guilty until proven innocent approach toward Cosby, a former corporate darling. NBC officials announced last week that that they were no longer working with Cosby to produce a new series that was supposed to launch next summer. Mind you that Cosby made NBC

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billions of dollars with his hit TV series “The Cosby Show” in the 80s and the successful spinoff, “A Different World.” Evidently, Hollywood is a different world. Even more surprising than the reaction from Hollywood and Corporate America is the paucity of people willing to defend Bill Cosby or at least insist on a greater burden of proof from his growing list of accusers. To be blunt, true friends don’t desert friends based on unsubstantiated rumors.

Speak up for a friend That means even when defending them is unpopular. I have publicly defended former Senate Leader Trent Lott of Mississippi when I knew accusations of him being a White racist were unfounded. I also backed former Majority House Leader Tom DeLay, who stepped down in 2005 after being indicted for allegedly improperly funneling campaign donations to Texas House candidates. He was eventually exonerated but by then, his political career had been unfairly destroyed. Doesn’t Cosby deserve that same kind of loyalty? I have spoken to a few of my A-list Hollywood friends about this issue and I found their explanations repulsive. They are all afraid of being “blacklisted” by White, liberal Hollywood. As much as I love money and success, I love my integrity more. How can you not support someone who has been instrumental in your being the very person you are today? How do you justify leaving someone like Cosby out to hang by himself? Even Fat Albert doesn’t think Cosby deserves this kind of treatment.

Raynard Jackson is president & CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, LLC., a Washington, D.C.-based public relations/government affairs firm. Write your own response at www.daytonatimes. com.

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With Brookstones Perfect Drink scale, there is yet another chore a handheld device can help you conquer. This time it’s to be a perfect bartender. The free app is available for iOS and Android devices. Once downloaded connect the scale and it gives you easy directions to make hundreds of different drinks. As you pour in the glass on the scale, a virtual glass on the screen shows you how

much of each ingredient you have poured. If you’re low on ingredients, just let the app know what you have on hand and it will generate the drinks you can make with your stock. A 750ml shaker, two drink pouring spouts, a 3.5mm cable and a tablet/phone stand are included. Brookstone.com $49.99

Jabra’s Sport Pulse are great wireless earbuds but they do a whole lot more. When you combine them with the free Jabra Sport Life app they become the ultimate training tool with the fi rst integrated heart rate monitor built into the in-ear speaker system. The app helps you plan workouts and monitor the results when you combine it with the GPS built into your phone. The speakers are powerful at any volume and are connected with a reinforced cable, which are built to withstand any extreme workout or weather. According to Jabra, they meet U.S. military standards for rain, shock, sand and dust.

Included are four earbud sizes and three different ear wings for the best fi t. A storage pouch and a USB charging cable are also included. Jabra.com $199

The iHome iBN10 speaker is fi lled with features including a wireless four speaker system using iHomes Reson8 speaker chamber, which produces incredibly crisp sound at any volume level. You can connect any wireless device with Bluetooth or NFC technology to play your tunes or just use the builtin aux-in jack (3.5mm headphone) for a direct connection. Other features of the great-looking speaker are an FM tuner with six presets and a twoway speakerphone with Siri integration. A front-facing display shows the radio station and a clock. A small button cell battery is included for a clock backup. The speaker (9.02 x 4.14 x 4.45-inches) works off AC with the included power adapter and enables the built-in USB port to be used to charge your device, even while it’s playing. iHomeAudio. com $119

The Satechi RideMate is a waterproof bike mount for smartphones, including the latest bigger-sized models such as iPhone 6, Droid 3 and Samsung Galaxy S5. It securely mounts on your bike to hold your smartphone in either portrait or landscape positioning. While it’s mounted in the w IPX6 certifi ed waterproof pouch, you’ll get full access to the front LCD and a clear back window allows photos to be taken. The waterproof pouch can be removed from the bike mount and used as a protective device in bad weather conditions, poolside or a beach. Smartphones measuring about 3.25 x 6-inches should fi t in the pouch but check the company website for a complete list of specifi c compatible phones. Satechi.net $29.99

If you want your sound as portable as your smartphone then take a look at the Cambridge Audio G2 wireless (NFC and Bluetooth) speaker. It’s described as portable, stylish and loud, and I can say fi rst hand; all true. The sound is the most important of the three and it comes from a four-speaker system that delivers the “wow” factor. You can wirelessly pair two speakers, enabling them to both fi ll a room with sound from one single media source. The internal battery is good for 10 hours until a USB charge is needed and the G2 also has a built-in microphone to enable it to work as a handsfree speakerphone. It measures just (7.4 x 2.6 x 2.2-inches) and is available in black or champagne. cambridgeaudio.com $149

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We live for power with all of our USB charging devices. The problem is there isn’t always enough ports to go around at home, in a hotel room or any of the coveted airplane spots. That’s where the iLuv Rock- Wall 5 portable 5 USB portcharger is incredibly handy. At the same time it can charge fi ve smartphones, tablets or any other power hungry USB

You would never think a power outlet would make a gift, but the Newertech Power2U really does. It’s a standard sized AC outlet with a pair of power outlets but what makes this stand out is the pair of USB charging ports built into the front. The ports enable USB cables (not included) to be connected to directly charge smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, GPS units or just about any other iDevice. This includes USB 3.0 and older devices. All four plugs can be used simultaneously. It’s built with Smart Power technology, which allows it to output the correct amount of p ower for each specifi c device. macsales. com Available in 15amp, $19.50 or 20amp models $24.50. Both come in white, black, ivory or almond

device. It measures just 3.9 x 2.6 x 1-inches and plugs into any standard AC port. A built-in safety feature prevents overcharging or overheating all the connected devices. iLuv.com $29.99

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NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 3, 2014

Florida House of Representatives Representative Dwayne L. Taylor District 26

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Volusia County Legislative Delegation will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. The hearing will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at DeLand City Hall, Commission Chambers, 120 S. Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720. The Delegation will hear testimony from the public on matters of statewide concern. The Delegation will also consider local bills, if any.

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To be placed on the agenda, or for more information on local bill requirements, please visit www.myvcld.tk or call Representative Dwayne Taylor’s office at (386) 239-6202. Those wishing to address the Volusia County Delegation or present local legislation must contact Representative Taylor’s office no later than December 1, 2014 by 5 p.m. This is an open public meeting.

Who would have thought? Alfred L. Cralle did in 1897. The Ice Cream Scoop, developed by Alfred Cralle, is just one of the many life-changing innovations that came from the mind of an African American. We must do all we can to support minority education today, so we don’t miss out on the next big idea tomorrow. To find out more about African American innovators and to support the United Negro College Fund, visit us at uncf.org or call 1-800-332-UNCF. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Representative Dwayne L. Taylor Volusia County Delegation 1020 W. International Speedway, Blvd, Ste 103 Daytona Beach, FL 32114

To show you all of the seriously ill children that local health worker Khalada Yesmin helped save this year, we’d need 122 more pages.

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M SPORTS AYOR

Bethune-Cookman quarterback Larry Brihm ran in a two-point conversion in overtime to lead the Wildcats to a 18-17 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) win over rival Florida A&M in the 35th Florida Blue Florida Classic on Saturday.

FOUR IN A ROW B-CU ekes out Florida Classic win against FAMU; shares MEAC title with four other teams Bethune-Cookman pulled off another win on Saturday to beat Florida A&M 18-17 in overtime in the Florida Blue Florida Classic. The Wildcats (9-3, 6-2 MEAC) will share the title, their fourth in five years, with North Carolina Central, North Carolina A&T, Morgan State, South Carolina State. The game was scoreless through the first half – the first in the history of the rivalry between FAMU and BCU. The major excitement came in the final minutes of the game. B-CU finally scored in the third quarter on Michael Jones’ nine-yard run. But Florida A&M (3-9, 3-5 MEAC) tied the score at 7-7 on Damien Fleming’s twoyard run. Chase Varadore kicked in the field goal to give the Rattlers a 10-7 lead. B-CU’s Haden Hoggarth’s 32-yard field goal at the end of the fourth quarter evened the score to 10-10. The Rattlers took a 17-10 lead on Fleming’s 13-yard scoring toss to Kareem Smith. Larry Brihm scored two points after Danny Dillard scored on a 1-yard run for the Wildcats.

Top: The Marching Wildcats entertain the crowd in Orlando’s Citrus Bowl.

A Wildcat tries to keep FAMU’s Curtis Alexander (6) from getting to B-CU quarterback Quentin Williams (3).

Above: B-CU’s cheerleading squad pauses for a moment before rooting their team on to victory. PHOTOS BY DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR. /HARDNOTTS PHOTOGRAPHY

A Marching Wildcat helps his band put on a crowd-pleasing show.

These tailgaters show off their culinary delights on Saturday at the Classic.

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