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Despite Biden’s Efforts, Hundreds of Immigrants, Including Jamaicans, Deported In spite of President Joe Biden's attempt to stem the deportation of undocumented immigrants, hundreds have been deported since he took office. During his campaign, he had pledged to halt the deportations at the beginning of his term. Biden did, however, make steps to keep his promise as on January 22, within days of taking office he signed

an executive order to stop deportations that were already ordered by the Trump administration, for 100 days. However two days after signing this executive order, U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton ordered the Biden administration not to enforce its 100-day deportations ban. Tipton said the Biden administration had violated the

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Social Media Lies: By Garth A. Rose In the era of social media, conspiracy theories, misinformation and information manipulation have been ratcheted up because these platforms can easily facilitate and widely disseminate information—real or fake. This was no more obvious than in last U.S. presidential election and the aftermath. Jamaica, unfortunately, is not insulated from the devastating eﬀects of fake news on social media. In fact, there’s a recent increase of false social media posts about crime in the island that are creating unnecessary alarm

Fake posts ruining Jamaica’s reputation in the diaspora

Whatever their motivation, some people are bent on creating unnecessary alarm and have resorted over past several weeks to posting videos of criminal activities in Jamaica. Others have posted voice notes telling of gruesome incidents of crimes. But it turns out most of these posting on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and mostly on Whatsapp are fake.

within the diaspora, and may discourage travel. Last Sunday it was accurately reported that Harry “Harry Dog” McCleod, said to have been a close associate of Christopher “Dudus” Coke, former West Kingston don currently incarcerated in the U.S., was gunned down in West Kingston. On Monday morning, a video circulated widely on WhatsApp, and other social media platforms, of an intense gun battle with what sounded like machine-gun ﬁre. Captions accompanying the post claimed it was a gang-related gun battle in West Kingston purportedly in response to “Harry Dog’s” killing. Throughout Monday, there were various fake posts of the “gang battle” in West

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Cicely Tyson: Legendary Caribbean Actress Dies at 96 A3

NY AG vows to join Biden in effort to stop deportations to the Caribbean A4

Black History Month: African-American Cabinet Secretaries Throughout American History B3

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PAGE A2 THE CROWN PRINCE: Minister of state in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alando Terrelonge (le ) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange pay tribute to reggae icon Dennis Brown on February 1, 2021, at the Na onal Heroes Park in recogni on of the singer's 64th birthday anniversary. Brown is buried at the park in Kingston, Jamaica. Contributed

ADMIRATION: Miramar Commissioner Yve e Colbourne admires a piece at the recent ‘Art On The Go’ event at the Miramar Cultural Center. The art experience was one of the events hosted in Miramar to kickstart Black History Month. - Contributed

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR: Jamaican-American actress, Sherly Lee Ralph stops for a photo with her family in Chan lly, Manchester a er dona ng tablets to the community's primary school on January 27, 2021. From le : Sheryl Lee Ralph, niece Marley Ralph, son E enne Maurice and daughter Ivy-Victoria Maurice. - Contributed

COOL RUNNINGS: Jamaican bobsledders and Winter Olympians Jazmine FenlatorVictorian (right) and Carrie Russell pose with their medals a er securing second and third places respec vely during the Monobob World Series on February 1. The event took place in Lake Placid, New York. - Contributed REPRESENTATION: Jamaican-American Miami-Dade Commissioner Danielle CohenHiggins stands in front the portraits of all ﬁve Black commissioners on the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. This is the highest number of Black commissioners to ever serve Miami-Dade. - Contributed

ART ON THE GO: Miramar Commissioner Yve e Colbourne chats with guests during the ‘Art On The Go’ event at the Miramar Cultural Center on January 30, 3021. The art experience was one of the events hosted in Miramar to kickstart Black History Month. - Contributed

A JAMAICAN PODIUM: Jamaican bobsledders and Winter Olympians Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian (le ) and Carrie Russell (right) stand on the podium during the Monobob World Series on February 1. The event was won by American Nicole Vogt - Contributed

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Legendary Caribbean-American Actress Dies at Age 96 L

egendary American actress, Cicely Tyson, daughter of Caribbean immigrants, died on January 28 at the age of 96. Tyson’s death was announced by her family, via her manager Larry Thompson, who did not provide additional details. “With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon. At this time, please allow the family their privacy,” according to a statement issued through Thompson. Tyson was born in Harlem in 1924, to Caribbean immigrant parents, Frederica Tyson, a domestic worker, and William Augustine Tyson, a handyman, both originally from Nevis, the sister island of St. Kitts. Cicely Tyson was discovered by a photographer for Ebony magazine and became a popular fashion model before she became a very successful actress of stage, television and ﬁlm. In 1963, she became the ﬁrst Black actress to star in a television drama when she appeared in the celebrated series East Side/West Side. In her legendary career that spanned six decades, Tyson won three Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and an Academy Award. She played over 100 roles on the stage and screen, but her most celebrated works included the movies The

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Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Sounder, Roots, The Help and the TV series, How To Get Away With Murder. She was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actress for her starring role in Sounder in which she played the role of the matriarch of a family of Black sharecroppers, when her husband was unfairly imprisoned. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe award for the same role. In 1997, she received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2016 she was awarded the United States’ highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Barack Obama. In 2020,

she was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. In his, and his wife’s Michelle tribute on Tyson’s death former President Barack Obama said “Michelle and I were honored when Cicely came to the White House to accept the Medal of Freedom, knowing she was one of the many giants upon whose shoulders we stood — a trailblazer whose legacy couldn’t be measured by her Emmys and Tony and Oscar alone, but by the barriers she broke and the dreams she made possible. “We are sending our thoughts and prayers to every member of Cicely’s family and to all of those who loved her. And while we are saddened

that her heart finally came to a rest today, there is comfort in knowing that she will always live on in ours.” Tyson received honorary degrees from Clark Atlanta University, Columbia University; Howard University; and Morehouse College. The Cicely Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts, a magnet school in East Orange, New Jersey, was also named after her in 2009. Sir Kennedy Simmonds, the first Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, was among the first to pay tribute to Tyson when her death was announced. He posted on Facebook: “Saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary and iconic Hollywood actress Cicely Tyson. Cicely Tyson was born to Nevisian parents and was extremely proud of her Nevisian heritage. “She was a very special guest of the St Kitts-Nevis Government at our Independence Celebrations in 1983. In 1989 she returned to the federation, this time bringing Rev Jesse Jackson in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. She was as proud of her heritage as we were of her. Rest In Peace Cicely Tyson. You’ve done well. You’ve done us proud.” Musician Lenny Kravitz, who is Bahamian, also paid tribute to his late godmother. "With inimitable style and grace, my dear Godmother Miss Cicely

Tyson made her grand exit to the heavens. She lived a remarkable life up to the last moment," he wrote, in sharing a series of photos. "A true pioneer, who bared her heart and soul so we could witness the spirit of the characters she so brilliantly portrayed, which continue to move and inspire generations." Tyson is survived by a daughter that she had at age 18, with her ﬁrst husband of two years, Kenneth Franklin. She kept her child completely out of the spotlight and only recently revealed she had a daughter. The part of her personal life that was widely known, was her sometimes turbulent relationship with Jazz icon, Miles Davis. They got married in 1981 and divorced in 1989, two years before Davis died. Their relationship began in the 1960s. In an TV interview with Gayle King on the TV show Good Morning America two days before her sudden death, she referred to Davis as the love of her life, and when asked if she still loved him, responded with a resounding “yes!” She said she loved no other man since meeting him. Tyson's memoir, Just As I Am, was published just two days before her death. In her interview with Gayle King, she was asked what she wants people to remember about her. Tyson answered, "I’ve done my best. That’s all."

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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has suggested that a collaborated and coordinated approach to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic would give the region a better chance of beating the deadly virus.

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Addressing the virtual 22nd Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean on Monday, she said: “If we had had a coordinated approach even to the

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What Issues Do You Want President Biden to Immediately Address? United States President Joe Biden has been in office for over two weeks, and already his administration has issued several executive orders that reflect a new and united America that both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris promised during the presidential campaign. Among his first executive actions was a new immigration order, which addressed illegal migration at the borders and a pathway to citizenship for immigrants already in the United States. President Biden has also issued executive orders relating to climate change, travel restriction during COVID-19 and a new stimulus relief package for Americans affected by the pandemic. There among other issues were highlighted when CNW asked what issues they want President Biden to immediately address.

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Chrystal Smith - I think the COVID-19 pandemic should be the most important thing for President Biden right now. The cases are still rising at an alarming rate and it doesn’t seem like people are following the rules. So restrictions and vaccination and a COVID-19 stimulus should be at the top of his list.

Brenda Gregory - Obviously, President Biden should immediately focus on COVID-19 and getting the economy back on track, which would mean in addition to getting vaccines out to everyone, ensuring his COVID19 relief plan passes through the House and Senate—with or without Republican support. As soon as these plans are in motion, he should turn his focus to racial inequality and injustice on every level—from economic injustice to police brutality.

Jevaughn McLeod - I think the most important thing for everybody now is COVID-19. Because that’s a global thing and America has it the worst. He can handle multiple things at once but COVID is the main issue now.

Dan Norzea - Aside from the obvious being COVID-19 and its health and economic impact on our society, Biden needs to address the extremism recently seen with far right politics, but also ensure that extremism—in any form, from either side—will not be tolerated in our democracy.

Mahailla Ricketts - There are so many issues that need addressing in America so President Biden has a lot of work to do. Obviously, the COVID-19 pandemic would have to be ﬁrst because that’s still a public health threat. When the virus is terrible in America, that has a ripple eﬀect elsewhere. But also race relations in America, police brutality and injustice, and immigration are also important issues that need to be addressed immediately.

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This Black History Month has Special Signicance Although there are some who argue Black (American) history is too vast, too intense, covering a period of over four centuries, to be capsulated within one month; February, like it has for several years past, is again being commemorated as Black History Month. For America’s Black population, this year’s commemoration should be of special significance. It follows one of the most successful achievements of the population—responding emphatically to the call to utilize its voting power and make a defining change in national governmental leadership. Having experienced vile atrocities since the era of slavery, when Black men and women were forcibly brought from Africa to toil on sugar and cotton plantations, through a failed reconstruction period; through a civil war sparked over a resistance to end slavery; through cruel, demeaning years of racial segregation; through a bitter, bloody fight for their civil rights and the right to vote; the Black population arrived at place where attempts to marginalize their votes were soundly defeated. But, as emphatic as this achievement is, it’s not one to celebrate without caution. The success of the Black vote in unseating an establishment bent on keeping the Black population in a solid, narrow box, is, unfortunately, building renewed national threat to the Black population from extremists. It’s obvious large swaths of America’s population, despite the passage of time, will never accept that the broader modern American population is entitled to the same benefits as they have. There exists a fragile social compact that seeks to imply all Americans are born and can coexist equally. This social compact wants to make it acceptable for descendants of former Black slaves, former Black segregated farmers, domestic help, laborers, and support staff to attend integrated public schools, colleges, gain respectable, wellpaying jobs, and rise to the top of the social hierarchy. The remarkable evolution of Black history is

The commemoration of this Black History Month should be a time for the Black population to not only reﬂect on their achievements, but in ensuring there are methods solidly placed to continue the population’s upward mobility.

MANAGING EDITOR that the Black population is nowhere willing to be held in a strong, narrow box. Strengthened by years of persistent migration of Black people from Africa and the Caribbean, America’s population continues to make significant gains, shaking off the stigma of the ghetto to secure its rightful place in America’s middle class, and moving on up. There is increasing evidence of the influence of Black leadership in various aspects of American life, not only the typical fields of sports and entertainment. Today, Black people are leaders in business, medicine, science, education, politics, and are increasingly entrenched in the higher echelons of the federal government. The commemoration of this Black History Month should be a time for the Black population to not only reflect on their accomplishments, but in ensuring there are methods solidly placed to continue the population’s upward mobility. Black America must be careful it doesn’t fall victim to any semblance of complacency. There’s still a far way to go, while always being aware of the clear and present threat existing to derail this progress.

Reggae Month is a tting corollary February is also the celebration of one of the strongest products of Jamaican musical culture—reggae. Indeed, Reggae Month is a ﬁtting corollary to Black History Month. Reggae and reggae artists did not just play a pivotal role in providing an exciting variety of entertainment to the

world. Rather, the messages conveyed in the music have often been a strong motivational force to bring Black people face-to-face with the reality of their struggles. The icon of reggae, Robert (Bob) Nesta Marley, in his wide repertoire of reggae hits, encouraged Black men and women to move out of the “tenement yard,” rise up from sleeping on the stonecold ground that was their bed and pillow, “get up and stand up” for their rights and justice, and free themselves from “mental slavery” as he sang redemption songs. Jimmy Cliﬀ cautioned Black people there are “many rivers to cross” on their journey home. But each day the good Lord gave the population the strength Luciano pleaded with him for, to overcome the obstacles in their way. Throughout Black history, music—gospel, blues, rhythm and blues, and more recently reggae and its derivatives–has served as a balm to black pain; a type of aphrodisiac that has helped push Black people from any complacency they may have felt living in the outdated solid, narrow box built by racism. Despite a depressing and devastating global pandemic, there is real hope within the Black community as it continues to make positive history. And, nothing has succeeded in silencing the reggae beat as it spreads from Jamaica around the globe.

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Haiti’s Health Ministry Monitoring Emergence of Infectious Disease Haitian health officials have been monitoring the emergence of a very infectious skin disease that is similar to scabies. According to the Ministry of Health, this skin disease has affected residents of several communities in the west of the country, for several days. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Health deployed mobile clinics to areas such as La Gonave, Petit-Goâve and Arcahaie. The government sought to assure the population they will make every effort to eradicate the disease. “An awareness and information campaign for the general public and the affected areas is already underway. It covers personal hygiene, the use of drinking water, laundry and the treatment of infected clothes. Note that unsanitary conditions are fertile ground for skin disease such as scabies,” said a government statement. Scabies has been described as an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. Intense itching occurs in the area where the mite burrows. Scabies is contagious and can spread quickly through close physical contact.

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shutdowns that individual countries across the Americas and across the world are undertaking in defense of their own people, then we would have had and could still have a realistic chance of fighting COVID in a way that eliminates it from the global landscape. “But our ability to do so has been compromised by the fact that each of us has taken individual action rather than globally coordinated action. This is the perfect example of why multilateralism must work for our benefit if we are to make a difference for our people across the region,” she added. The two-day meeting was organized by the Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification with theme, ‘The Environmental Dimension of the COVID-19 Sustainable Recovery Response for Latin America and the Caribbean.’ Mottley noted Cuba had assisted many nations, including Barbados, to fight the pandemic. More than 110 medical, nursing and lab technicians are in Barbados giving support to the health officials. “It is for this reason we support Cuba as being a country that should be globally recognized for its continued support to assist in the medical area, reinforcing our ability to protect our environment by allowing us to protect our people,” she said.

The US Allots $75.5 Million in Additional aid to Haiti Following the agreement of January 11, 2021 between the United States Government, via the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Government of Haiti, 'the American Embassy in Port-auPrince announced on Friday 29 January, a US $75.5 million commitment to improve development results across Haiti in the sectors of health, education, agriculture and governance, among others.

This latest agreement brings USAID’s total assistance to Haiti to nearly $1.9 billion since 2011. To date, the U.S. government has provided more than $16 million in COVID-19-related assistance, which includes USAID, U.S. Southern Command, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention support for Haiti’s COVID-19 response. This new funding will be used to implement USAID programs in Haiti in health, education, food security, agricultural development, economic

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growth, water and sanitation, and governance. USAID Haiti Mission Director Chris Cushing said, "The American people will continue to help our Haitian neighbors access better health care services, learn better in schools, acquire new professional skills, and increase agricultural production and economic opportunities. We are neighbors, partners, and friends. Together, we can build a brighter future in Haiti."

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Pompano Beach Celebrates Black History Month with Virtual Art and Entertainment A creative and compelling program celebrating Black History Month is part of Pompano Beach Cultural Aﬀairs Department’s celebration of Black History Month. The program includes an inspiring virtual lecture series, an entertaining and thoughtprovoking one-man show by Jahman Hill and stunning new art exhibitions. “We are very pleased to recognize this important celebration with an array of outstanding programming,” said Phyllis Korab, cultural aﬀairs director. “Through these eclectic and inspiring conversations, shows and artists’ presentations, we hope to stimulate conversation, broaden understanding and enhance the connection among members of the community.” All programs are free and will premiere on the City of Pompano Beach Facebook page; following the premiere, they’ll be available to view any time on its website.

Black History Month Programs: Black Enough—Flourish, One Man Virtual Show | February 18 | 8pm From poet and educator Jahman Hill, Black Enough, a oneman show, is a time-bending reimagining of the world around us. Hill takes us on an exciting journey through song, dance, poetry and humor.

Lecture Series: HAIRitage: The Art of Black Hair and Entrepreneurship | Feb 4 | 7 pm Join haircare extraordinaire, entrepreneur, and Pompano Beach native Dolores Powell of Cal’s For Hair for a discussion on the art that is Black hair, as a social statement, Black hair in the job sector, tips, product information, and how black hair is a rich part of Black Culture. Black and Educated: The Importance of the Arts | Feb 11 | 7pm Join community educator Karen Moreland as she discusses the importance of arts education in the Black community, the education divides within the school system, her new school dedicated to teaching Black History, and the diﬀerent avenues available to Black families in educating their children.

Mental Health, The Arts and Diaspora Connections to Ghana, Africa | Feb 28 | 4pm Join Keachia M. Bowers, MSW, from Ghana, Africa as the Black History Month celebration closes. Keachia is a holistic practitioner of Transformative Healing, She’ll be discussing the state of mental health within the Black community, how the arts aid in therapeutic healing, and how they both connect to her international work.

Montage Virtual Film Series: Wade in the Water: Drowning in Racism | Feb 25 | 7 pm | Via Zoom Link Produced and Directed by Cathleen Dean Montage a Virtual Film Series is designed to link communities and people through the art of filmmaking and culture. Aspiring filmmakers, industry professionals, film lovers, and the general public are invited to participate in candid discussions intended to build community support for emerging filmmakers.

Exhibitions: B.A.S.E. (Broward Art and Soul Experience) at Ali Cultural Arts Center | Feb 10 - May 13 B.A.S.E. (Broward Art and Soul Experience) is an exhibition curated by Emmanuel George that centers around Black Broward history. Participating Artists include: Kyle Harris, Dianna Dominque Seelal, Ne’Chelle Straughter (Kaspvr), Cherish Watson, Richard "Untamedink" Dubose, and JDRawtalent (Jean Denis). The Longer the Feather Exhibition at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center | Through March 25 The Longer the Feather commemorates Black History and Women’s Months featuring photographic work by Walter Griﬃn and paintings by M Jamesly Saint Louis. Jamesly Saint Louis, aka Jamezly, presents a new body of work titled “An Anthology of Art,” deﬁned as an exploration into virtual and literary storytelling through painting and poetry.. His portraits depict Black lives and experiences, adding to history, and as an act of healing.

Miramar Education Advisory Board Announces Scholarship for Seniors With widespread economic uncertainty from COVID-19, any ﬁnancial assistance is welcome. For high school seniors in Miramar, the Education Advisory Board’s (EAB) 4th annual scholarship, which opened on January 29, 2021, could provide some help with college and graduation. Miramar EAB is one of few advisory boards to create a scholarship fund that oﬀers resident-based scholarships to high school seniors in Broward County. The EAB scholarship fund will award $1,000 scholarships to eligible City of Miramar high school seniors for educational expenses. Miramar’s director of community services, Katrina Davenport stated, “To date, we have awarded eight scholarships totaling $7,500, and the Board is excited about providing such an opportunity to this year’s seniors.” Students are encouraged to apply online at bit.ly/EABScholarshipApplication2021. The 2021 application period is from Friday, January 29, 2021, to Friday, April 16, 2021. To qualify, the applicant must: Ÿ Be a current City of Miramar resident Ÿ Be a current high school senior. (Applicants are not required to be enrolled in a City of Miramar high school, but they must reside in the City) Ÿ Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 Fully complete and submit the online application by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 16, 2021, by clicking on the application link. continues on B4 – Miramar Scholarships

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African-American Cabinet Secretaries Throughout American History

n selecting his Cabinet, President Joe Biden named two African Americans to the powerful position of Secretary of Defense—General Lloyd J. Austin III, the first Black man to hold this position, and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge. He also named several African Americans and Caribbean Americans to other senior positions in his administration. And, of course, Vice President Kamala Harris is of African, Caribbean, and Asian origins. Although there’s pride in the African-American community for these appointments, this is by no means the first. Since 1966, 24 African Americans have served as Cabinet secretaries in the administration of 10 U.S. presidents. Robert C. Weaver became the first African American to hold a Cabinet position when he was appointed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Patricia Roberts Harris became the first African-American woman to become cabinet member when she was appointed in 1977. In 1979, she became the first African American Cabinet secretary at the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, later named the Department of Education and Health and Human Services. Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice as secretaries of state were the highest-ranking African Americans in the United States presidential line of succession at that time. On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris assumed that distinction on her inauguration as vice president. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has had the most African-American Cabinet secretaries, with six. The Department of Transportation has had three. The departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Justice, State, and Veterans Affairs have each had two. The departments of Homeland Security, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Defense, and Energy has each had one. President Bill Clinton appointed the most African Americans to the Cabinet during his tenure, with a total of seven. The African American Cabinet Secretaries beginning from 1966 are:

Robert Clifton Weaver (December 29, 1907 – July 17, 1997) Weaver, an economist, academic, and political administrator; served as the ﬁrst Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from 1966 to 1968, when the department was established by President Lyndon Johnson. Weaver was the ﬁrst African American to be appointed to a U.S. cabinet-level position. Before being appointed to Johnson’s Cabinet, Weaver served in the President John F. Kennedy's administration. In addition, he had served in New York State government, and in high-level positions in New York City. During the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration, he was one of 45 prominent African Americans appointed to positions and helped make up the Black Cabinet, an informal group of African-American public policy advisers. Weaver directed federal programs during the administration of the New Deal, at the same time completing his doctorate in economics in 1934 at Harvard

William Thaddeus Coleman Jr. (July 7, 1920 – March 31, 2017) Coleman, an attorney and judge, was the fourth Secretary of Transportation, from March 1975 to January 1977, and the second African American to serve in the United States Cabinet. He was appointed by President Gerald Ford. As an attorney, Coleman played a major role in signiﬁcant civil rights cases. Coleman was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One of seven Black students at Germantown High School, Coleman was suspended for cursing at a teacher after she praised his honors presentation by saying, "Someday, William, you will make a wonderful chauﬀeur." Attempting to join the school's swim team he was again suspended. The team was disbanded after he returned to avoid admitting him, only to reform after he graduated. Coleman's swim team coach wrote him a strong letter of recommendation and he was accepted into the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in history in 1941. Coleman was accepted to the Harvard Law School but left in 1943 to enlist in the Army Air Corps, failing in his attempt to join the Tuskegee

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During the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration, he was one of 45 prominent African Americans appointed to positions and helped make up the Black Cabinet, an informal group of African-American public policy advisers. University. Robert Clifton Weaver was born on December 29, 1907, into a middleclass family in Washington, D.C. His parents encouraged him in his academic studies. His maternal grandfather was Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman, the ﬁrst African American to graduate from Harvard in dentistry. Weaver attended the M Street High School, now known as the Dunbar High School. The high school for Black students at a time of racial segregation had a national reputation for academic excellence. Weaver advanced to Harvard University, where he earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees, and the Ph.D. in economics in 1934. The building housing HUD headquarters in Washington, D.C. is named in honor of Weaver—The Robert C. Weaver Federal Building.

After the war, he returned to Harvard Law, where he became the third Black staﬀ member accepted to the Harvard Law Review, and graduated irst in his class and magna cum laude in 1946.

Airmen. Instead, Coleman spent the war defending the accused in courtsmartial. After the war, he returned to Harvard Law, where he became the third Black staﬀ member accepted to the Harvard Law Review, and graduated ﬁrst in his class and magna cum laude in 1946.

Patricia Roberts Harris (May 31, 1924 – March 23, 1985) Harris served under President Jimmy Carter in two Cabinet positions—secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (renamed the secretary of Health and Human Services). She was the first African-American woman to serve in the United States Cabinet, and the first to enter the line of succession to the presidency. Harris previously served as United States Ambassador to Luxembourg under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and was also the first AfricanAmerican woman to represent the United States as an ambassador. Harris was born in Mattoon, Illinois. She graduated summa cum laude from Howard University in 1945. While at Howard, she was elected Phi Beta Kappa and served as vice chairman of the Howard University chapter of the NAACP.

Harris previously served as United States Ambassador to Luxembourg under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and was also the irst AfricanAmerican woman to represent the United States as an ambassador.

Harris was part of one of the nation's ﬁrst lunch counter sit-ins, which took place in 1943. She did postgraduate work in industrial relations at the University of Chicago from 1946 to 1949 and at American University in 1949. Working as the assistant director of the American Council on Human Rights, she met William Beasley Harris, a member of Howard University’s law faculty, who she married in 1955. She began pursuing a career in education, but saw limited opportunity because of segregation. On her husband’s encouragement, she attended the George Washington University National Law Center, graduating with the JD in 1960, ranking ﬁrst from a class of ninetyfour students. Harris unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of Washington, D.C. in 1982, losing the primary election to incumbent mayor Marion Barry. CNW’s Black History Month feature continues throughout the month of February.

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CONTINUATIONS Hundreds Deported federal Administrative Procedure Act in issuing the moratorium and had not proven why a pause in deportations was necessary. Since that stay order by the federal judge, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported immigrants to at least three countries: 15 people to Jamaica on January 28 and 269 people to Guatemala and Honduras on January 29. More deportation ﬂights were scheduled on Monday, February 1. It’s unclear how many of those deportees are considered national security or are criminals determined to be public safety threats or had recently crossed the border illegally. The Department of Homeland Security recently issued new guidance to enforcement agencies, saying that these categories of persons were priority for deportation. Some of those put on the ﬂights may have been expelled—which is a quicker process than deportation—under a public health order

that former President Donald Trump invoked during the coronavirus pandemic and that Biden has kept in place. Both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris vocally opposed the Trump administration’s immigration priorities during the presidential campaign. In October 2020, Harris stated that on the issue of immigration, “there couldn’t’ be a bigger diﬀerence between a Biden-Harris approach and a Donald Trump approach.” “Donald Trump has been horrendous. Look at the policy which has been about putting babies in cages and separating children from their parents at the border. He also broke his promise to the DREAMers, some of which are coming from Caribbean countries.” ICE has conﬁrmed it had deported people to Jamaica in compliance with last week’s court order. The agency did not respond to several requests for further comment on

Social Media Lies Kingston, including a report that buses were being sent to downtown Kingston for residents to leave the area because of threats of escalating violence. But these postings were lies—blatant, deliberate lies. Yet, because they were posted on social media, which Lilly Myers, a former Jamaican teacher residing in Sunrise, refer to as “the liard (sic) media” most people believe these posts are true. Claudette, a Jamaican American, called CNW in a panicked voice asking, “What is going on in Jamaica?” in reference to the fake West Kingston video. It took some diﬃculty to convince her the social media postings were lies. On advising her to always check the sources of these social media posts, she exclaimed “But, mi see the news pon WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram. How all a them can a tell lie?” Therein lies the problem. Because a particular piece of misinformation is posted on multiple platforms, with people seeing it over and over, they begin to believe it’s valid. According to the Jamaican media, the false postings of intense shooting between

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rival gangs in West Kingston, resulted in a drastic decline in sales at the Coronation Market and the Oxford Mall Arcade located in West Kingston, with shoppers reluctant to shop in West Kingston. But, according to the report, residents of the community said although there was some tension following “Harry Dog’s” shooting, there was no evidence of any gang war retaliation. The report also indicated “a high-level police force” as saying many far-fetched claims were made on social media following the death of “Harry Dog,” and while the police are not taking anything for granted the police urged the public not to absorb everything they see or hear on social media. The police source also indicated the posted video of the alleged West Kingston shootout, was an old video of an event in the rural parish of Clarendon. Several Jamaicans living in South Florida, told CNW that despite the “new challenges” to travel to Jamaica because of the COVID-19 travel requirements, they are still willing to go home, but are weary of the preponderance of negative news related to crime in Jamaica posted on social media. “Almost every day there are videos of

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additional deportation flights. Officials in Honduras confirmed that 131 people were on a deportation flight that landed Friday. Another flight that landed in Guatemala on Friday had 138 people, with an additional 30 people expected to arrive Monday, officials there said. Judge Tipton’s ruling, however, does not require deportations to resume at their previous pace. Immigration agencies typically have latitude in processing cases and scheduling removal flights. A statement from the White House said that despite the court ruling, President Biden remained committed to the cause of reducing deportations. “President Biden remains committed to taking immediate action to reform our immigration system to ensure it’s upholding American values while keeping our communities safe,” the White House said.

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some kind of criminal activity in Jamaica posted on social media. And, many people keep posting voicemails of their unsubstantiated version related to criminal activities. These posts are damaging Jamaica’s reputation badly,” said Victor Morant, a Southwest Miami businessman who travels to Jamaica regularly. “But when you are in Jamaica you ﬁnd its relatively peaceful. You only hear news of criminal activity on the local news. There’s no widespread criminal activity to create fear.” A senior staﬀ member of Jamaica’s Ministry of National Security, requesting anonymity because he isn’t authorized to speak to the media, nonetheless told CNW, “The escalation of fake social media posts, mostly downright lies related to crime in Jamaica, is making the work of the ministry more challenging than it already is. We receive calls, almost daily, from concerned Jamaicans living overseas inquiring about crime in the country. These people need to realize most of these social media posts are lies. Please spread the word. Tell your readers to stop trusting everything they see posted on social media about crime in Jamaica.”

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The EAB Scholarship Fund is funded by donations and contributions from residents, local businesses, and the Board members. We are accepting donations and sponsors for the scholarship fund. To donate online, visit bit.ly/EABScholarshipDonations. Interested sponsors can email Ms. Teneshia Taylor at edadvisory9@gmail.com. The collective participation of stakeholders supporting the scholarship fund’s mission proves that great things can be accomplished when we come together as a community. The winner will be notiﬁed by Friday, April 23, 2021, and must attend the City’s Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the City of Miramar City Hall located at 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025. The EAB is proud to continue helping high school students in the City of Miramar to pursue their educational goals.

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Shaggy Stars in Hilarious Super Bowl Commercial Shaggy’s hit song, “It Wasn’t Me”—a track about cheating in relationships has taken on a new meaning. The JamaicanAmerican dancehall artist starred in a hilarious Super Bowl commercial featuring American actor/actress couple, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. Instead of being caught “red-handed” like in the song, Kunis is caught “orange-handed,” with a bag of Cheetos belonging to her husband. Shaggy appears in a purple jacket, similar to one he wore in the oﬃcial music video for the single, advising Kunis that she could simply tell Kutcher “it wasn’t me.” According to Adage.com, the 60-second ad will air during the third quarter of the Super Bowl game on February 7. The ad is a nod to the 2000 international hit by Shaggy, which helped catalyzed him to superstardom. The release of the commercial for Super Bowl LV also marks the 21st anniversary of the song.

“It Wasn’t Me” was Shaggy’s ﬁrst number one hit in the United States. The song also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, making the song a transatlantic chart-topper. It is also the 11th biggest selling single of the 21st century in the United Kingdom, with sales of over 1.42 million as of September 2017. As of August 2014, it is the 49th bestselling single of the 21st century in France, with 399,500 units sold. “Mila and I both remember when “It Wasn’t Me” came out 20

years ago when we were ﬁrst working together on That 70s Show, so it’s really cool to come full circle with Cheetos, work together again and remix this song,” Kutcher said in a press release. “We’ve rarely done projects together since then, but the concept was so fun and relatable. And we couldn’t pass up the chance to be in this Super Bowl commercial.” This year’s super bowl game will take place at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.