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Call for action over KKK fliers An outraged U.S. House candidate takes the lead to fight hate and racism after recruitment letters were found in a Port Orange neighborhood.

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

When Nancy Soderberg, who is running for Congress and her campaign staff discovered that the Ku Klux Klan had distributed recruitment letters in Port Orange, she was upset and took action.

“I was stunned, appalled and shocked. To have fliers dropped in a coordinated effort in the community in 2017 is just wrong.

I think that we all need to stand

up and condemn it,” Soderberg told the Daytona Times this week.

Residents on Sugar House Drive in the Sugar Forest subdivision reported on Sunday, Oct. 8, that the KKK recruitment fliers had been left in their driveways, according to a Port Orange police report.

The report states that a woman walking her dog noticed bags with candy in them and a letter with the words “The Loyal Knights of the Ku Klux Klan” and

“Support the White Revolution.’’

The report further states that the police called the number on the flier but got no response. The police also retrieved video from residents and say the fliers had been tossed from a white fourdoor vehicle. The vehicle did not clearly show who distributed them.

Call for action Soderberg, who is running against Ron DeSantis for his U.S. House seat, is calling for local

elected officials to publicly condemn hate and racism.

Soderberg is a former ambassador to the United Nations and national security adviser under President Nancy Bill Clinton.

Soderberg “I have reached out to DeSantis and others in Congress. I am suggesting that all public officials stand up and condemn hate. We don’t need hate and racism in our society,’’ she said. “It’s not who we are and it is not what we need to be teaching our children.’’

‘God Belongs in My City’ Daytona Beach clergy, mayor lead prayers during annual event

Soderberg has reached out to the Volusia County Democratic Party and the Volusia County Black Democratic Caucus. She also has discussed the issue with State Rep. Patrick Henry.

“This isn’t just an issue for the Black Caucus or the Black community. It’s every resident of the district, state and nation that needs to stand up and call it wrong,’’ she related.

State legislators alerted “Soderberg is taking the lead, organizing political leaders and clergy. We strongly condemn this. It seems to be a sign of the See FLIERS, Page 2

FEMA hiring Floridians to help with recovery COMPILED BY TIMES STAFF

BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF

More than 60 people participated in the third annual “God Belongs in My City’’ walk and prayer on Oct. 7 in Daytona Beach.

“God Belongs in My City’’ is a national movement started in 2009 in New York as a declaration of Christian faith. The local movement was started by the Rev. Monzell Ford, pastor of Kingdom Minded Worldwide Ministries in Daytona Beach and a chaplain for the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Local, world focus Ford and others who led prayers focused on Daytona Beach and Volusia County as well as the country and world. Prayers went up for local residents and leaders along with the Las Vegas shooting victims and those impacted by the recent hurricanes.

The event started on the corner of International Speedway Boulevard and Beach Street. From there, local clergy led a walk south on the boulevard to Daytona Beach City Hall.

They were met by the Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry, who briefly spoke and said a prayer himself.

Clergy who prayed at the event included Pastor Doug Hautz of Ormond Beach Alliance Church and Pastor Jim Greear of Kingdom Minded Worldwide Ministries of Orlando.

Above: Members of the clergy and residents participate in Daytona Beach’s” God Belongs in My City” event.

Left to right: Pastor Doug Hautz of Ormond Beach Alliance, Mayor Derrick Henry and Pastor Monzell Ford offered prayers on the steps of City Hall.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hiring Floridians to assist in the disaster recovery effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

The temporary positions needed and expanded job descriptions are listed and updated at careers.fema. gov/hurricane-workforce.

Paid, temporary positions in certain cities around the state include Customer service specialists, information technology specialists, logistics specialists, translators and interpreters in either Haitian Creole or Spanish, historic preservation specialist and environmental/floodplain specialist.

How to apply Residents of Florida who wish to apply should email their resumes to FEMAWorkforce-FL@fema.dhs. gov.

Include the word “Florida” and the name of the job they wish to be considered for in the subject line.

A preferred contact method is requested. Applicants may be contacted via email, phone or mail regarding the interview, hiring and selection process.

Local physician to discuss health care at Daytona State event SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

Dr. Delicia Haynes, a local family physician whose practice is among the first to provide comprehensive medical care for a flat monthly fee, will share her story and her views on the state of health care today during the next installment of the L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series slated for Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Daytona State College (DSC).

The event, hosted by the Small Business Development Center at DSC, is free and open to the public. It kicks off at 9:30 a.m. in the Hosseini Center on the Daytona Beach campus, 1200 W. International

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Last year, Haynes’ Family First Health Center earned Small Business of the Year honors from the Volusia County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and she was named a top doctor in Volusia-Flagler by the Daytona Beach News-Journal.

She is a strong proponent of preventive medical care and helping her patients make healthy lifestyle choices. Since 2009, she has provided free annual sports physicals to area youth through organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler Counties.

Haynes also recently spearheaded a community initiative dubbed “Cut

Haynes is the CEO and founder of Daytona Beach’s Family First Health Center, the first direct primary care clinic serving Volusia and Flagler counties as an integrative membership-based family medicine clinic.

She also is president of the Volusia County Medical Society, and is the youngest and first African-American physician to hold the post in the organization’s history.

Haynes also is the first doctor in Volusia County to obtain board certification in obesity medicine.

and stylists to conduct the screenings at their shops.

Scholarships available

Dr. Delicia Haynes High Blood Pressure” to increase screening and monitoring of high blood pressure by teaching barbers

In addition to Haynes’ presentation, up to three promising students will receive $1,000 scholarships during the event. Applications are being accepted through Oct. 16 for the L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series Scholarship.

Plans are to award one scholarship to a current DSC college-credit student, another to a DSC Adult Education student and one to a student enrolled in a Volusia or Flagler County high school who plans to attend DSC.

Monday deadline Scholarship applications are online at DaytonaState. edu/scholarships and must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16.

Lemerand is one of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

Through an endowment, the Center for Entrepreneurship that bears his name has become a resource available for Daytona State students seeking degrees in business and management, as well as for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to start a business from the ground up.

For more information, call 386-506-4723 or email SBDC@DaytonaState.edu.

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R2 Campbell Middle to present Fall Festival Campbell Middle School’s annual Fall Festival will take place from 4 to 7 p.m.

Oct. 13 at the school, 625 Keech St. There will be a dunking booth, food, music by DJ Glove, face painting, games and horse rides.

A rummage sale also is planned.

Merchandise vendors will be on site as well.

The event is open to the public.

More information: Linda Huger at 386-258-4661 ext. 53651 or LGHuger@ volusia.k12.fl.us.

OCTOBER 12 – OCTOBER 18, 2017

Palm Coast’s Pink 5K run/walk set for Sunday Palm Coast’s seventh annual Pink 5K run/walk and petfriendly One-Mile Fun Walk will be Sunday, Oct. 15.

The Pink 5K race is hosted by Florida Hospital Flagler in partnership with the City of Palm Coast and the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation, and it is being presented by the Flagler/ Palm Coast News-Tribune.

Proceeds from the race assist qualified patients in our community, helping to pay for mammograms, breast ultrasounds, stereotactic breast biopsies, education and other specific diagnostic services to aid in the early detection of breast cancer.

7:45 a.m. start The Pink 5K will start at 7:45 a.m. Sunday at Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, and run toward Royal Palms Parkway and back.

The non-timed One-Mile “Pink Out Your Pup” Fun Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. There also will be a Kids Fun Run. Awards will be given to overall first-place male and female winners, as well as first-, second- and third-place runners in 17 age groups. One team will be recognized for the most enthusiasm and participation. The awards ceremony will follow the 5K race.

How to register Register online for $30 at www. palmcoastgov.com/Pink5K.The

cost is $10 for students K-12, and $25 for the One-Mile Fun Walk.

On the day of the race, the cost to register will be $35 (cash only).

Register from 6:30-7:30 that morning at Florida Hospital Flagler.

T-shirts will be available while supplies last. Packet pickup will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Palm Coast City Hall, 160 Lake Ave. and on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Florida Hospital Flagler.

For more information, call 386-986-2323 or visit www. palmcoastgov.com/Pink5K.

UF/Volusia Extension offers homebuyer classes The University of Florida/ Volusia County Extension will present classes to help potential

Holly Hill officers to read to preschoolers as part of literacy program

Productions.

Tickets are on sale for $10 in advance at www.DaQueenBee.com or $15 at the door.

The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia (ELCFV) is partnering with the Holly Hill Police Department to bring the “Officer Friendly” literacy program to Holly Hill preschool children.

Each month, four Holly Hill police officers will visit assigned early learning programs in Holly Hill to read stories to children ages 3 to 5 years old.

Stories read will focus on building children’s self- esteem, developing their social skills and creating positive relationships with police officers.

Prior to the officers’ visit, ELCFV will provide each early learning program with play-based activities to enrich their existing curriculum.

ELCFV’s School Readiness programs help prepares children for kindergarten and beyond and there are many more children in need of quality early learning.

To partner with ELCFV, call 386-3232400vor visit www.elcfv.org.

Palm Coast church to honor pastors Palm Coast United Methodist Church will celebrate its pastors during its 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Oct. 29.

The Rev. Dr. Kevin James Sr. is the senior pastor and the Rev. Theresa Waters is the church’s Congregational Care pastor.

The guest preacher will be the Rev. Edwin Coffie Dr. Kevin pastor of Calvary Baptist James Church, Palm Coast. Coffie is James’ college classmate, former co-worker and an Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity brother.

Genealogical Society to meet Saturday The East Central Florida Chapter of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society will resume its monthly meetings at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at BethuneCookman University Library, 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.

The meeting is open to history researchers and genealogists of all levels of experience, from beginners to published experts.

Following the meeting, there will be opportunities for hands-on research in the computer lab. Anyone interested in tracing their family roots is invited. There is no charge.

For additional information or directions call or text, 386-295-0676.

Holly Hill Police Chief Stephen Aldrich poses with Antone Adams, Jamaar Smith, King James Miller, Renaldo Taylor, Emelio McCuller and Aniah Jabree Gadener.

Tampa. In mid-2012, he received his next appointment, a cross-cultural appointment as pastor of the Palm Coast United Methodist Church.

Educator, author James has worked at two institutions of higher learning and has spoken at numerous high school and college graduations. His travels include Zimbabwe, Africa; London, England; Hawaii; Nassau, Bahamas; Paris, France; South Korea and the Holy Land.

His writings have been published in the United Methodist Interpreter and the Black College Magazine. His first published book is titled “Guess Who’s Coming to Church: The Cross-Racial, Cross-Cultural Experience.’’

Pastoral career

Religious studies

James has more than 37 years in pastoral ministry.

The senior pastor is a former district superintendent of the St. Petersburg District in the Florida Annual Conference, having been appointed in 1998 and serving until 2005. He was the first African-American in that position.

In 2005, he received a cross-cultural appointment to serve as senior pastor of Palma Ceia United Methodist Church in

He was born in Los Angeles and raised in Daytona Beach. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in religion and philosophy with a minor in sociology from Bethune-Cookman College (now University).

He also earned a Master of Divinity Degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta and an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from BethuneCookman. He also completed a preaching

study at Duke Divinity School, in Durham, North Carolina.

He and his wife, Linda Gail WilsonJames, are the parents of two young adults and have one grandson. Mrs. James works at Indian Trails Middle School.

The church is located at 5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast. Refreshments will be served following the service.

For more information, call the church at 386-445-1600.

Saturday bazaar at Golden center will celebrate baldness The Bold, Beautiful & Bald Beauty Bazaar will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Yvonne Scarlett Golden Cultural & Educational Center,1000 Vine St., Daytona Beach.

The bazaar will recognize women fighting cancer as well as those who are living with alopecia, a hair-loss condition.

The beauty bazaar, from 4 to 8 p.m., will include light refreshments, clothing, makeup, wigs for men and women, music, desserts, massage, and a fashion show.

Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the event not encumbered by wigs and other head coverings.

This event is hosted by the F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival and Angie BEE & Bartee

Harpist to perform Sunday with orchestra Atlanta harpist Angelica Hairston will perform with the Daytona Solisti Chamber Orchestra in its 2017-2018 concert series, “Heavenly Harps and Strings.” This will be her fourth performance with the orchestra.

Hairston will join Joseph Corporon, cellist, for a concert of music featuring Hairston playing Claude Debussy’s “Dances Sacred and Profane for Harp.’’

She currently serves as the artistic director of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble.

The Oct. 15 concert will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 201 University Ave., Daytona Beach, at 3:30 p.m. A $15 donation will be requested at the door.

For more information, call 386-562-5423 or visit www.daytonasolisti.com.

NARFE to meet Monday The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Ormond Beach Chapter 2247, will meet at 11:30 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 16, at Stonewood Grill, 100 S. Atlantic (A1A) just south of Granada Blvd (Hwy 40).

The program will feature Brian Seeber, an attorney specializing in bankruptcy, contracts, debt management, Wills, Living Wills and health care. The presentation will focus on wills and estate planning For more information, call 386-586-0253 or visit www.narfe.org/chapter2247/.

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McCloud told the Times, “I’ve never known nothing about the Klan coming here bothering us. We never had any trouble around here, nobody bothers us.

Around here, we get along. Back in the day, many of the White kids around here came up along in the church with the Black kids. We need to stop this and love one another.”

from Page 1 times but our community does not condone this in any shape or form,” Henry told the Times.

“We will do everything that we can to bring attention to what they are doing. We don’t appreciate them targeting our citizens.’’

Henry said he met with legislators in Tallahassee on Tuesday on the matter.

NAACP monitoring

KKK ‘never left’ The Volusia County Black Democratic Caucus also weighed in this week.

“I have suggested that we have a town hall meeting to discuss the matter and what action we must take forward. Long before the current popularity of the allright and the rise of the neo-Nazis competing for the top spot in the White supremacist’s world, we seem to have forgotten the old-school racists that have existed since the end of the civil war in the Ku Klux Klan,” said the Rev. L. Ronald Durham, president of the Volusia caucus.

“The KKK passing out fliers in Port Orange, Ormond Beach and Daytona reminds us that this group is not only back, but in reality have never left. They remind everyone in Volusia County that spreading the message of hate and White supremacy continues to permeateand infiltrate communities throughout America.”

homebuyers qualify for the federal down payment and closing cost assistance programs available through Volusia and Seminole counties and the City of Deltona.

Extension Agent Lisa Hamilton, an accredited financial counselor, will instruct the classes at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand, at these times: • 6 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 There is no charge for Volusia County residents. Advance registration is required.

Register by calling 386-8225778 or email hamilton@ufl.edu.

More information: www.volusia. org/homebuyer.

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Residents who live in the Sugar Forest subdivision were surprised to find KKK recruitment letters in their neighborhood. Residents quickly alerted Port Orange authorities.

‘It’s disgusting’ KKK recruitment fliers are surfacing nationwide, including in Florida. They also have been seen in New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach according to reports.

“It’s clearly a coordinated campaign. There were some distributed in Jacksonville and other cities. It’s a clear recruitment effort by the KKK. They have candy in the bags. It’s disgusting. I condemn it strongly,” Soderberg noted.

Chief denounces it The Port Orange Police De-

partment is continuing to investigate the distribution of the fliers.

“Many Port Orange residents were shocked to find hate literature in our neighborhoods. The City of Port Orange and the Port Orange Police Department denounce hate groups, hate crimes and any activity that advances their rhetoric,’’ Police Chief Thomas Grimaldi said in a statement.

“We do not believe in their message. We believe in the Constitution and what it stands for. We are committed to protecting our citizens, their property and their rights while providing unparalleled service. We are part of the

community and the community is part of us.”

The chief continued, “We urge our citizens to report every incident of hate crimes and hate messaging so that together we can provide a safe place for all families to live and prosper.’’

Church mother: Stop this Alberta McCloud lives in Port Orange’s historic Freemanville neighborhood, which was settled by former slaves following the Civil War. She has lived there since 1950.

She is the church mother of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, an historical site in the neighborhood.

The Volusia County/Daytona Beach NAACP is also keeping an eye out for hate group activity.

“People are concerned, including non-African Americans. The NAACP is concerned about KKK activity in the county. When this hate group and others are comfortable doing something and not fearing for repercussions as a result of it, it’s a problem,’’ said local NAACP president Cynthia Slater.

“It’s up to all people to not accept this type of behavior. If no one speaks out, it’s very concerning.’’

63 hate groups The NAACP wants to put pressure on law enforcement, government and businesses to root out hate groups and discrimination.

Slater added, “We will continue to work with law enforcement and civil leaders and other organizations to bring awareness. We want law enforcement to ensure the safety of all our citizens.

“There are 63 hate groups active in the state of Florida, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, which makes us second in the nation.”

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OCTOBER 12 – OCTOBER 18, 2017 COMMUNITY DECEMBER 14 - 20, 2006

Hip-hop entrepreneur opens one-stop shop in Bunnell David Freckleton’s 27th birthday this past December was the turning point of launching his own one-stop shop.

All of his ducks had lined up with the realization that his passion for urban wear, recording and photography were already earning him raves that could be profited by owning his business.

His friends would ask him: Where were your shirt, watch and hat purchased?

He answered that his urban wear - or hip-hop clothing that the generation today is wearing - was purchased in Daytona, Orlando or St. Augustine. These hot items were unavailable for purchase in Flagler County.

A light bulb popped in David’s head! He began thinking of how to keep the money in our community.

He took on the brand of owning his name.

Started Best Vibes He signed on to owning his name, copyrighting it as Best Vibes Entertainment because he maintains, “I feel wherever you are, you want to have the best buys.”

The hip-hop entrepreneur markets shea butter, African black soap, aloe butter, body lotion, and coco butter – “all natural stuff,” he affirms.

The older and hip-hop generations have bought into his brand of purchasing women’s and men’s fragrances and women’s and men’s clothing. David makes custom-made T-shirts for family reunions.

He parlayed his original idea of owning a clothing store into owning recording and photography studios as well.

Music master too As he scouted to find a location to set up his business, he could see potential in having a studio where artists, producers and promoters can book studio time to make recordings as the calling cards to

since 1992.

Now, he’s back on the beach.

The Net by George is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Net by George is more than a seafood eatery. It accommodates private parties and is a club meeting place.

To his groupies and followers: George is located at 1916 S. Ocean Shore Blvd. His phone number is 386-338-3358.

PALM COAST COMMUNITY NEWS

Deltas to host ‘Marshall’ at movies

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gigs. He helps young and old alike discover their hidden talents.

David says that folks have visions but sometimes they do not take risks or a leap of faith. He says you cannot jump and expect things to automatically happen.

He says you must work hard.

Music for David is his life.

His friends again began asking him: Who recorded you?

He’s a mix-master and an artist in the studio, who has made a splash as a vocalist and comedian in Tampa.

“People that watched me would become amazed of how I could make things sound,” he said, “and how I could make things sound on recordings.”

Started early He started singing as a child. He credits Flagler Palm Coast High School Chorus Director Amy Fulmer with helping him learn how to use his voice.

David got “buzz” growing up knowing lots of people, and scoring as a deejay and rapping.

He credits longtime friend/rapper Troy Reddin with talent and “having juice.”

David attests to keeping folks positive because after graduation from high school, he earned a degree in Human Services and a minor in psychology.

He is the son of retired Army Colonel/New York Department of Corrections warden Lloyd J. Freckleton and Dr. Deborah Freckleton, assistant professor of English and Social Sciences at Bethune-Cookman University.

His dad is from Jamaica. His mom was born on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

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David Freckleton parlayed his original idea of owning a clothing store into owning recording and photography studios as well.

The local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host a showing of the movie “Marshall’’ on Saturday. The movie about Thurgood Marshall’s early career stars Josh Gad, Chadwick Boseman and Sterling K. Brown.

COURTESY OF OPEN ROAD FILMS

Photos and videos In the same vision of owning a recording studio, David could see the photography studio.

He started using his iPhone to enhance his music with videos.

People began asking him which camera had he used. He replied to using his iPhone.

When the technology changed, he started shooting his music videos with a camera that had better resolution and clarity. The technology of today’s cell phone is better than when he first started.

David steps into the spotlight and takes pictures for weddings, communions, funerals, graduations, holiday cards, businesses and promos.

David’s one-stop shop was launched a little over two months ago. He is located in Marvin’s Garden, 4601 East Moody Boulevard in the F-8 storefront in Bunnell.

The shop is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 T:10” p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11

a.m. to 5 p.m.

The phone number for Best Vibes Entertainment is 386-4399661.

Gunn brings The Net to beach George is back!

George Gunn is the former owner of the Fishermen’s Net in Flagler Beach. He’s even better known as the owner of The Net by George.

It was great seeing him on Sunday, catching up on old times, and discovering his new restaurant.

To his groupies and followers: George Gunn relocated to Europe and the St. Thomas, Virgin Islands after selling the Fishermen’s Net. George Gunn It was his business

Dr. Pamela Jackson Smith announced that the Palm Coast/Flagler County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has set an Oct. 14 date for the Red Carpet movie, “Marshall.”

Long before Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the Supreme Court, he was a young, rabble-rousing NAACP attorney. The movie reflects on the relevance of today’s society - the essence and spirit of continuing the fight.

Actor Chadwick Boseman connects in the lead as Marshall. He is best known for his roles starring as baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson and the legendary James Brown.

The community is invited to the matinee at 2 p.m. for the bigscreen showing at Palm Coast Epic Theater, 1185 Central Ave. The Deltas ask that you share the information with neighbors.

The number for the showtime schedule is 386-206-9757.

The Delta Red Carpet performances provide support for cultural and artistic endeavors where African-American story lines are depicted.

••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.

Celebrations Birthday wishes to Nicole McGlown, Luther White, Oct. 12; Wanda White, Oct. 13; Michael Booker, Oct. 15; the Rev. Brian Bernard of Tauranga, New Zealand; Clifton Daniels, and Thomasina Brown, Oct. 17.

Happy anniversary to Luther and Wanda White, Oct. 12.

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OCTOBER 12 – OCTOBER 18, 2017

Just wake me when it’s over Remember that song by both the Supremes and the Four Tops – “Wake Me When It’s Over?”

The singers felt like they were having a bad dream – their partners were about to leave them for “the love of a stranger,” and all they wanted to do was be awakened at the end.

Unfortunately, we have no such luck. We seem to be consigned to live through this.

I remember I remember being disturbed

by Ronald Reagan’s election and his attacks on poor people, but never seeing him hurl paper towels at American citizens seeking help after a disastrous hurricane.

I remember shaking my head at George H.W. Bush’s antics, but admitting that he, though clueless about many things, was a gentleman and a statesman.

I recall raising my fist and hollering, “Hail to the thief!” after George W. Bush snatched that election from then-Vice President Al Gore with the help of the totally partisan Supreme Court.

And I remember many of his rather hapless moments as president, but none so crass as to tell people in disaster that they had to help themselves. He was wrong with Katrina, but he never attacked leaders or New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, nor Governor Kathleen Blanco.

Nothing like predecessors I remember these Republi-

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I’ve always thought that, in the face of insanity, somebody would step up and say, “Enough.” Thank you Senator Sue Collins, Senator John McCain, and few others. cans behaving as if they had good sense, some decorum, perhaps too much partisanship, but at least some concern about appearances. That man who currently occupies “The People’s House” has none of the above.

No. 45 is picking fights with football players, beleaguered mayors, and even his own cabinet. It is said that he wants to fire Secretary of State Rex Tillerson because Tillerson called him “a moron,” with perhaps a few expletives around the word. (Tillerson didn’t deny calling him a moron, but instead said he did not fool with Washington innuendo and pettiness.)

But we all know that Tillerson

Fake math fuels Trump’s lousy tax reform “Rightful taxation is the price of social order. In other words, it is that portion of the citizen’s property which he yields up to the government in order to provide for the protection of all the rest. It is not to be wantonly levied on the citizen, nor levied at all except in return for benefits conferred.”

– Journal of the Senate of the State of Ohio, December 6, 1847 Regardless of your political stripe, tax reform enjoys near universal support, but the devil is in the details. Like most public positions or legislative efforts endorsed by President Trump, comprehensive tax code reform is heavy on hype and light on details.

Given what we do know of the president’s work-in-progress proposal, it is lopsided.

The vast majority of its benefits, including “historic” tax cuts and a repeal of the estate tax, will fatten the pockets of the wealthiest one percent of Americans.

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And that’s a lousy deal for low-income and middle-class families – including Trump’s working-class supporters – who will ultimately foot the bill and bear the brunt of enriching the already rich.

He will benefit To hear Trump tell it – or sell it – any payouts to the top one percent (of which he is a cardcarrying member) would be incidental to nonexistent. During Trump’s announcement of his skeletal nine-page framework to rewrite our nation’s tax code, Trump insisted his proposal included an “explicit commit-

Let’s talk about White-on-Black crime However one might search, there’s no rationalization that can support the inhumanity of the Las Vegas shootings. For the sake of our children, it’s my fervent prayer that we can achieve a level of civility and understanding that will eliminate similar future acts.

Violent society Some therapists believe the first step towards remedying a problem is to acknowledge the problem. Our national romance with violence is nothing new and our history confirms that violence begets violence.

Lacking knowledge of one’s own history typically results in a skewed interpretation or distorted perception of events. Before we can end these acts of violence, we must understand what

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inspires such violence.

Sadly, recent events have left me inured to the potential recurrence of this type of violence. The Las Vegas Massacre was labeled by media sources as the nation’s 273rd mass shooting in 2017. It was (incorrectly) labeled as the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

Some events omitted The Washington Post defines a mass shooting as one in which four or more people are killed or injured by gunfire. Fox News, an

VISUAL VIEWPOINT: DONALD TRUMP AND ‘DREAMERS’

called him a moron. Anybody with sense has called him a moron two or three times over. They just didn’t put it on their Twitter feed as the Moron-in-Chief is so willing to do.

Undoing a legacy But I’m not as concerned about what is happening in front of the news cameras as what is happening away from them. You see, if President Obama did it, No. 45 is determined to undo it.

So while President Obama insisted that for-profit colleges be better regulated, No. 45 and his Education secretary, Betsey Devoid (of good sense, that is), are committed to reversing those regulations limiting the for-profit education industry in their exploitation of Black and Brown young people, especially those hoping to improve their lot in life.

This is what No. 45 does in the dark while he is excoriating an outstanding leader (who, as General Russell Honore said, was living on a cot in Puerto Rico while No. 45 was playing golf in New Jersey), and tossing rolls of paper towels at needy people.

Is he really here?

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There may be more than a few screws loose in the brain of a man who would lead us to war because he must exchange “wolf tickets” with a North Korean leader he constantly belittles.

I have been a partisan all my life, supporting a Republican for public office with a small check only once. I’ve described myself as a ride or die, yellow dog Democrat.

One day, while standing next to Melania, No. 45 said she wished she could have been with him. Was she a clone, or is he? There is something clearly wrong that only vapid and venal Republicans will ignore because they are so eager to hold on to the People’s House.

Some stepped up But I have also almost always believed (White supremacists excluded) of the fundamental decency of most Americans. I’ve always thought that, in the face of insanity, somebody would step up and say, “Enough.”

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.

ment that tax reform will protect low-income and middle-income households, not the wealthy and well-connected.”

Perhaps it would be easier to believe the president if he had released his own taxes during his 2016 presidential run. We have no way of knowing how Trump’s tax code revisions would benefit him, his family, his associates and his global network of businesses. But virtually every nonpartisan analysis of his still-indevelopment framework arrives at the same conclusion: the plan profits wealthy Americans and barely tips the scale for low-income and middle-class families.

icans an annual $1 million boost in after-tax income. Middle-class and lower-earning families in the bottom 80 percent would get almost 13 percent of the tax cuts and see less than half a percent increase in after-tax income.

Tax cuts are not free and cannot pay for themselves. Traditionally, tax cuts are paid for through a combination of spending cuts – think Medicaid. The president’s outline includes the elimination of personal tax breaks and itemized deductions (excluding mortgage interest and charitable deductions) that have likely benefited you in the past.

And think tax increases. An analysis by the Tax Policy Center predicts nearly 30 percent of those in the middle class could see their taxes increase. Bottom line: fake math only arrives at unequal outcomes.

Our nation does not benefit from tax cuts that widen income inequality and unfairly burden families struggling to get by. We need tax reform with a focus on fairness. Reform must raise revenue to bring desperately needed relief to poor, working and middle-class Americans, and it

should reduce our stubbornly wide income inequality gap.

“Black-on-Black crime.” As my friend Dick Gregory always said, “White folks kill most White folks, too!” It is a fact that killers will usually kill where they live.

The fact is that killers, with premeditation or in anger, have devalued the life or lives of their victims.

From what we’ve learned of the Las Vegas shooter, he was wealthy, privileged, abusive, aggressive and ill-tempered. Not using the words, his brother described a personality I would consider narcissistic and self-absorbed. Wealth gave him access to venues unavailable to the average person and acquisition of possessions most couldn’t afford.

Under the best of circumstances, people like him usually project belief in their superiority and act upon it. The shooter made the most arrogant and narcissistic decision that can be made: that he had arbitrary life and death authority over others. He chose to put himself in the place of God and decide who would live and who would die. His goal was to control and take the lives

of all he surveyed.

That brings me to what I consider a most important point.

The example set by the leader is the example which will be followed by the group.

Rich get the breaks The Tax Policy Center, a think tank of nationally recognized experts in tax, budget and social policy, estimates that the top one percent of households would get close to 80 percent of the framework’s tax cuts, adding up to an annual, after-tax boost of close to $200,000.

The top 0.1 percent of households would receive 40 percent of the framework’s tax cuts, giving our nation’s wealthiest Amer-

unlikely source for me, printed a timeline of America’s deadliest mass shootings. Their article was surprisingly honest and confirmed that Blacks and indigenous people held the record for victimization. Unfortunately, their article omitted historic events of violence that are fairly well-known and have casualty rates that equal or surpass Las Vegas.

The Greenwood, Okla. massacre, the Wounded Knee massacre, the East St. Louis massacre, and the “Red Summer” are all events omitted in the article, but which resulted in numerous deaths of Blacks and indigenous people. Deniers will complain that the mentioned events are not “modern history.”

Complainers miss the fact that our nation has a continuum of violence that has been perpetrated upon the disadvantaged, vulnerable or undervalued. This legacy is carried over contemporarily by White vigilantes and rogue cops.

Close proximity Deniers will counter with

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Thank you Senator Sue Collins, Senator John McCain, and few others.

But y’all, is this nonsense really okay? Is it okay for a terrorist kill at least 58 people with automatic weapons and No. 45 pooh-pooh calls for gun control? To treat U.S. citizens like afterthoughts and throwaways? To turn back the clock on decency?

Somebody wake me when it’s over.

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Things to do The National Urban League has longed believed in – and advocated for – tax reform that prioritizes economic mobility for low-income families and strengthens the middle class. A constructive approach would increase the Earned Income, LowIncome Housing and New Markets tax credit programs while reining in tax and special interest loopholes and expenditures that solely benefit wealthy individuals and corporations.

Our nation deserves more than a hastily cobbled-together plan that cuts taxes for the top one percent, drives up the deficit, adds a checkmark in the “win” column for congressional Republicans looking ahead to the 2018 midterm elections, and allows Trump to finally make good on at least one campaign trail promise.

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

Poor role model No. 45 has set an ugly example for the nation. He’s demonstrated hatred and bias and established an intemperate social environment. Examples of civility and decorum usually exhibited by our chief executive are missing with this man.

As stated by opponents and supporters alike, he refuses to disavow the evil among us and disregards the benefits of cooperative, if not peaceful, coexistence. No. 45 should know that only our concerted effort for peace and justice can overcome this evil.

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Airbnb launches campaign to draw more minorities Company taking action after widespread discrimination claims by hosts of color

cial media and marketing tools to promote and build their businesses.

Although much of the company’s growth has been organic, Ingram said said that Airbnb now has to be more strategic and intentional about the alliances they form.

That’s why their reaching out to organizations like the NAACP and partnering with activists like Glover to really connect with communities of color.

“Danny is beloved in our community not just for his acting, but also for his activism and all of the great things that he has done to promote equity for the Black community,” said Ingram.

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Airbnb, the housing marketplace that connects travelers with hosts in 65,000 cities and 191 countries worldwide, is now on a mission to increase awareness about the company’s economic benefits in communities of color.

It’s part of an ongoing effort to increase diversity and eliminate discrimination on the platform that launched during the Great Recession.

In 2015, the company came under fire when Harvard researchers reported widespread discrimination by Airbnb hosts.

“Real Airbnb users of color said they weren’t surprised,” SmarterTravel.com reported.

“Black users shared stories of repeated cancellations and failed booking attempts, using #AirbnbWhileBlack on social media.”

‘Open Doors’ policy Janaye Ingra, director of national partnerships for Airbnb, said that since those revelations were made public, the company recruited former Attorney General Eric Holder and Laura Murphy, the director of the ACLU’s Washington Legislative Office, as consultants to examine the claims of discrimination.

The home-share rental platform implemented a “Community Commitment” pledge and an “Open Doors” policy, which allows anyone who feels like they’ve been discriminated against to issue a claim to the company.

“We will rebook guests immediately to another listing, begin investigating the claim of discrimination and remove the host from the community,” if the claim is proven to be true, said Ingram.

Ingram continued, “Racism

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Janaye Ingram, director of national partnerships for Airbnb, and actor Danny Glover want to educate Blacks about the economic benefits of hosting on Airbnb. exists in this world, but the company is striving to do everything that it can to prevent anyone from being discriminated against for their disability, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

We’re continuing that work and it’s a lot of work, but we have a commitment to do it.”

Glover on board Actor and humanitarian Danny Glover, who joined the campaign to highlight Airbnb’s success stories in communities of color, said, “If we have an ally, if we have a company that is willing to be a part of the world that we all want to see, it’s important that we engage ourselves with that process. “[Airbnb] understands the position that they are in as a respon-

sible company and as responsible citizens, as well. If [Airbnb] is willing to stand up and face those challenges in a way in which I think they’re capable of, then something special will happen here, Glover continued.”

Glover said he has met African-American and Latino Airbnb hosts that were able to make ends meet, help pay for college tuition and save for retirement; the hosts are also forming new bonds and communities for support.

lars in your bank account; imagine what that means for your life, what that means for your family, what that means for your community.”

Airbnb hosts are starting to pop-up in communities, where there are no hotels, she added.

“Now, you’re bringing in tourists, who are frequenting these businesses and restaurants and becoming patrons of these businesses, so it’s an overall benefit for the community,” said Ingram.

Good profit

Reaching out

Ingram said that the platform allows hosts to set their own rates and keep 97 percent of what they earn from their listings.

“Our typical hosts earn about $6,100 a year,” said Ingram.

“Imagine having $6,100 extra dol-

This is a new brand of entrepreneurship, Ingram said.

“It’s important for people to understand that some Airbnb hosts are becoming participants in their own rescue,” said Glover, adding that their using so-

Ingram said that’s also why Airbnb connected with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade group that represents more than 200 Black-owned media companies, to announce its partnership with Glover. The “Lethal Weapon” actor penned an op-ed for the Black Press.

“We just want to create the opportunity to educate people and to allow them decide for themselves,” said Ingram. “Yes, we have had instances of people dealing with racism on the platform, but we’ve also done a lot to prevent it and we want people to know that.”

Ingram said that the Black Press will be invaluable in educating the Black community about the economic opportunities available with Airbnb. “[African Americans] rely on the Black Press, we trust our press, because it’s part of our community,” said Ingram. “So, having a relationship with the Black Press is going to be important for Airbnb in conveying this message.”

Freddie Allen is editor-inchief of the NNPA Newswire.

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Daytona State celebrates new soccer stadium

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Futbol, better known as soccer in the United States, is the world’s most popular sport. Its popularity continues to grow and boom, including at Daytona State College (DSC).

On Tuesday, DSC celebrated its soccer program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new state-of-the art DSC Soccer Stadium Complex.

“This is a place where young athletes can dream, where parents can take pride in their kids passion for the sport and where the community can come together in friendly competition,” said Dr. Tom LoBasso, president of DSC.

‘Amazing vision’ The event was well-attended by trustee members, administration, faculty, staff, the soccer teams, athletics, students and the community.

The Falcons touted both their athletic and academic success.

“This is an amazing vision.

This is an amazing and wonderful facility. Our athletes continue to be the top students academically on campus, in Florida and nationwide, said Board of Trustees Chair Forough Hosseini.

“Bringing soccer was the right move and the smart move at the right time. DSC creates skilled workers to support our cities and counties. We have great programs with athletic and academic talent for great students, including those who cannot afford it and those who are economically challenged. Education is open to all who can benefit from learning,’’ Hosseini added.

production is one of the regions’ top growing fields and an economic driver,’’ LoBasso noted.

Site of championship

Tour, music, food The ceremony was followed up by a tour of the stadium, music, and free food.

“This new facility symbolizes the institutional growth and commitment to our students, staff and ingenuity. I am proud to be a part of such an important effort that will serve our students and community for many years to come,” stated Athletics Director Will Dunne.

The new stadium took about a year to build with a price tag near $3 million.

Stadium features include: lights for night play; Bermuda grass playing surface; bleachers with the capacity for nearly 1,000 spectators; a high tech and high definition 30x25 foot jumbotron

scoreboard with video, photo, as well as live replay capability and capability for live TV broadcasting and live online streaming of games.

Learning facility The new facility will be open for community participation.

LoBasso stated, “We will host our local soccer clubs, school groups and other community

High school football games of the week

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Flagler Palm Coast (6-0, 1-0), Spruce Creek (5-0, 2-0): A battle of local undefeated teams that are in the same district. Travis Roland has turned FPC around in his

partners for events and clinics. At each home game this season, we recognize area clubs and others.”

In addition, the school will use the stadium as a learning tool for students pursuing an associate of arts degree in its TV production program.

Home games are being broadcasts live on WECU-Channel 15, the school’s public access TV and live streamed on the internet.

“Live TV broadcasting and

Next year, the stadium will be the site of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I soccer championships. The event, in November 2018, will bring 12 national teams to compete over five days.

“We are proud to be a host of the NJCAA host national tournament next year. It will bring participants with their families and fans to town, LoBasso stated, noting the economic impact of the teams staying in local hotels.

Dunne echoed, “The NJCAA was very impressed with the vision and commitment of this new facility. Somehow we got the bid before we broke ground.

We plan on bidding for more opportunities in the future to host a variety of soccer championship events.”

‘New day for us’ DSC has been playing in the stadium since last month. Nobody is more excited than the soccer programs.

“This is a great day with great importance to both our Falcons soccer teams. This is an awesome soccer stadium. It’s a new day for us. We are truly grateful,” added

first year like Andy Price did with Creek last year. This game could also determine the district 8A-2 title and automatic playoff spot. Also the game will weigh heavily on the new point system for determining at-large bids for the playoffs.

Matanzas (4-1, 2-0) at Mainland (2-3, 0-0): The Buccaneers have played some tough teams. Both teams are strong defensively. Mainland has owned the district for years and is expected to be a tough opponent for the Pirates.

Deltona (1-4, 0-1) at Pine Ridge (2-3, 0-1): Both teams desperately need a win to stay in the district 136A race. It’s also the battle of Deltona, which the Wolves

Bart Sasnett, the head men’s soccer coach.

During halftime, the Falcons honored the Seabreeze high school boys’ soccer team for winning the 2016 Class 3A state championship.

A game between the boys’ program and Eastern Florida State College followed the ribbon cutting and tour of the facility.

Soccer teams’ stats The Falcons (11-2, 3-1) fell to the Titans 5-1, suffering their first home defeat of the season.

DSC is 5-1 at home and ranked sixth in the NJCAA Coaches Association Division I national poll.

The women’s team is 9-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play including 3-0 at home. They are ranked seventh in the NCJAA Coaches Association national poll.

This is the second year that Daytona State has soccer as a sanctioned sport. Last season, the teams played their home games at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Next year, DSC plans to add cross-country to its sports programs.

(Deltona) have owned.

Seabreeze (3-3, 1-1) at New Smyrna (2-2, 1-1): Both teams are much improved from last season and in need of a win to stay in the district 13-6A race.

University (2-2, 2-1) at Winter Springs (0-5, 0-3): The Titans looking to stay in the district 8-2A race. This is another critical game to their postseason hopes.

Prep Sports Seven Football Rankings 1. Spruce Creek (5-0), 2. Flagler Palm Coast (6-0), 3.

Mainland (2-3), 4. University (2-2), 5. Taylor (5-1), 6.

Matanzas (4-1) tie 7. Seabreeze (3-3) and New Smyrna (2-2).

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