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REALLY? FIRE, FURY & OPRAH by Garth A. Rose
Like other communities in the US, since last week, some people in South Florida's Caribbean community have been caught up in the feverish backlash to a book, and a speech. It was on Wednesday, January 3 that excepts of the book, “Fire and Fury” began circulating on social media and on several broadcast networks. The book, authored by Michael Wolfe, consisted of a series of interviews the author conducted at the White House during the first nine months of Donald Trump's presidency. It's described as “the inside story of the most controversial presidency of our time.” Public attention to the book was spiked when the first news circulated was of caustic criticisms made by former White House advisor Steve Bannon against Eric Trump, the president's youngest son. According to the book, Bannon said the younger Trump committed treason during a meeting with a Russian at Trump Tower during the 2016 presidential campaign. But, excerpts of the book also questioned the president's mental stability. Although the White Hose attempted to stop distribution of the book with a “Cease and Desist” order, the publishers advanced publication to Friday, January 5. Several Caribbean-Americans in South Florida, admitted to CNW that “through curiosity of what was going on in the White House,” they attempted to purchase either
Kindle or hard copy versions of the book through Amazon, and other book-selling websites. Megan Dennis, of Davie, said she tried purchasing a copy around noon on Friday, but learned the book was sold out. “But I tried again later, and my copy is on its way. I simply can't resist finding out what seems to be fascinating details from this book.” By Saturday people were redistributing the PDF version of the 321-page book on social media platforms like Whatsapp. Not surprisingly, since the overwhelming majority of registered voters in South Florida's Caribbean community are Democrats, the reaction to the book is divided along party lines. Democrats revel in the reported findings by the author, while Republicans and Trump supporters are skeptical of the book's content,
Media hype surrounded Oprah Winfrey for a possible presidential run in 2020, following her inspiring speech after winning the Cecil B. de Mille award at the Golden Globes. and the motives of the author. Dr. Bertram Belnavis, a retired corporate behavioral specialist, cautions people not “to be carried away by the author's claim that President Trump is mentally unstable. One's mental fitness cannot be assessed by simply observing one's behavior patterns. This conclusion, either way, should be based on a thorough psychiatric examination.” Belnavis, who have accessed a copy of the book says several excerpts “puzzles” him. “For example, why would Brannon, a key member of
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MLK's Jamaican Connection by Garth A. Rose
Despite being consumed with the demands of securing civil rights for the black population in the United States, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. took time out for recreation. According to his former aide and former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Andrew Young, Jamaica was one of Dr. King's favorite places to get away to. In an interview that has recently been circulating on social media, Young said that he visited Jamaica on several occasions with Dr. King. “Jamaica was one of Dr. King's favorite places to visit,” Young said. “He would visit Jamaica almost every year. In fact, most of Dr. King's books were written in Jamaica.” Personally, I wasn't privy to those visits by Dr. King, but I vividly remember, almost 53 later, Dr. King's visit to Jamaica as a guest of the government and the University of the West Indies in 1965. At the UWI graduation ceremony on June 20, 1965, Dr. King was invited to present the valedictorian sermon. A student at the university of the time, I was fortunate to be a guest of the Department of Government Studies and had a very good seat to see and hear the great man speak. To be frank, although Dr. King was at the center of American Civil Rights movement by 1965, there were some of us on the university campus, and throughout Jamaica, who had not been following his achievements closely and were not overly excited about his pending address at the graduation continues on A8 MLK
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Consular Host Jamaica's Consul General Franz Hall, r., hosted members of the Diaspora this past Saturday with a private party at his home in Davie. (Photo Leo Gillings)
The Dress Or The Smile? This lady showed off both at the Peoples Profile 2018 Launch Recep on at the LPAC last Friday in Lauderhill. (Photo Luke Ballen ne)
All Smiles WAVS morning Jock, John T, and Karen were in a endance at the Peoples Profile 2018 Launch Recep on at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center last Friday in Lauderhill. (Photo Luke Ballen ne)
Team Na onal L-R: Vuberi, Cathy and Nadine, directors at Team Na onal, pictured at a membership party last Saturday in Davie. (CNW Photo - Uriah Benne )
Hi I’m S ng! S ng (le ) meets Shenae Mighty with her newborn at Bustamante Children's Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. (Contributed)
The Edwards' Riddims Marke ng CEO, Eddie Edwards and wife Bridge e, were among the guest who a ended the CG's private party this past weekend in Davie. (Photo Leo Gillings)
Joining the Crowd Wyclef Jean ge ng closer to the audience at Shaggy and Friends 2018. (Contributed)
Mr. President! People Profile President Allan Cunningham, l., in a photo op at the Peoples Profile 2018 Launch Recep on at the LPAC last Friday in Lauderhill. (Photo - Luke Ballen ne)
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A 26-year-old Jamaican-born actor is set to be featured in the new season of “Power,” the series that is now in trouble after cable provider Optimum has severed ties with STARZ.
Jarayne Pinnock
Jarayne Pinnock will appear in the upcoming season 5 of the series that was executive produced by rapper 50 Cents and features an all-black cast. The series follows James St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick), nicknamed "Ghost," owner of "Truth," a popular New York City nightclub. In addition, he is a major player in one of the city's biggest illegal drug networks and struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he realizes he wants to leave the drug ring in order to support his legitimate business. Pinnock, 26, is from Spanish Town, St. Catherine, will take the role of a distant cousin of the children of “Ghost.” However, the role is not a speaking role. But he recently described his part in “Power” as “surreal” and believes it represents the start of his acting success. He also has upcoming auditions for several other acting jobs, including the Netflix series created by Marvel, “Luke Cage.” Pinnock began his journey to Hollywood as he pursued a degree in journalism at the University of the West Indies, (UWI), and became interested in appearing on “College Lifestyle,” a reality television program. After being on the show, he realized that he wanted to act in film. He represented Jamaica at the World Championships of Performing Arts, (WCOPA) competition while at UWI and won a gold medal and a scholarship to the New York Conservatory of the Dramatic Arts (NYCDA). After graduation, Pinnock got an agent and began auditioning for parts. Meanwhile, fans of the STARZ network and TV series Power will still be able to access content through its streaming service and other New York cable providers. Aubrey Stewart
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Decriminalize Marijuana CARICOM Commission Told Members of the Caribbean Community, (CARICOM) Regional Commission on Marijuana got an earful in The Bahamas last Friday night as they were told mainly to decriminalize marijuana. The Commission hosted a town hall meeting on marijuana and opened the floor for
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comments from the Bahamian public where many spoke out about the economic, social and health benefits of the drug being legalized or decriminalized. Renaldo Cartwright, 24, founder of Marijuana Bahamas, a social media group with 5,000 members, spoke of the medicinal benefits of the drug, referring to his grandmother's addiction to prescription painkillers. He said his group is aimed at bringing awareness to the uses of the drug and advocates for its decriminalization with provisions for medical marijuana.
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Trump's administration at the time of the alleged interview, so blatantly criticize the president's son to someone he knows was compiling a book soon to be published? That's strange, and makes no sense.” Caribbean Americans are also reacting to TV icon's Oprah Winfrey inspiring speech on receiving the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes last Sunday. Whilst the majority of those contacted are impressed with her speech invoking “a new day” for women against sexual harassment, few share the resulting media hype and speculation of Oprah running for US president on a Democratic ticket. “The mainstream media is making a mockery of the presidency, What America need is a political savvy individual who understand economics, national security and global affairs, not another celebrity as president,” said Patrice Laylor, a Boca Raton Democrat. “Although I think Oprah could possible win should she run for president, the idea is absurd,” said Timothy Bodden, an Independent voter also from Boca Raton. “Democrats should find a candidate from among its pool of county, state and national politicians. Let's stop making the presidency a prize for celebrities. “
“The criminalization of the drug has turned many Bahamian young men into criminals and oftentimes wastes the manpower and time of the police and the court for what may be a $2 joint.” – Attorney David Cash
While David Cash, a criminal attorney, said that “the worst thing about marijuana is the fact that it is prohibited by law”. Cash said the criminalization of the drug has turned many Bahamian young men into criminals and oftentimes wastes the manpower and time of the police and the court for what may be a $2 joint. The Commission will present its full report from across the region to CARICOM heads of government in July.
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Justice Paula Mae Weekes, a Court of Appeal judge in the Turks and Caicos Islands, has been nominated as Trinidad and Tobago's choice to replace Antony Carmona as President of that country. If elected, Weekes will be the first woman to become a head of state since the island attained political independence from Britain in 1961. “We are hoping for a unanimous process…we all hope it will be unopposed,” said Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Stuart Young, adding that Justice Weekes “heeded the call for public service and agreed when the government approached her. The Electoral College in Trinidad will meet on January 19th to elect a successor to Carmona, whose five-year term ends in March.
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Do You Think The Book 'Fire And Fury' is attracting too much attention? Do you plan to read it? Lavern, Miami Gardens, FL “I am not a fan of Steve Bannon but given his inside knowledge of the players, I believe there are factual contents within the book which is deserving of the media coverage. This book will be a part of the current administration history, therefore I will secure my own copy.” Garth, Kendall, FL “Yes, definitely I plan to read it but probably at my leisure because with the advent of the 24 hours news cycle and social media, we have already over analyzed 95 percent of what is in there. It could make for an interesting read.”
Luther, Miami, FL “No, I do not plan on reading it. There is nothing a book can tell me about Trump that he has not yet revealed in his numerous public rants. The main goal of all these politicians is their personal financial gain in every situation and or incident. So NO, they won't get my money or attention.”
Nelcia, Fort Lauderdale, FL “Not, too much attention. We have no idea what's happening behind the doors of the Trump White House. This is the closest we will come to being a 'Fly on the Wall.'”
Cleveland, Lauderhill, FL “I think that the book is worth the hype, even though for those of us who have been following what has been going on in the White House, it should be of no surprise that not only are world leaders laughing at our president but also members of his own cabinet thinks that he is not up to the job. Yes, I definitely will read the book!”
Christopher, Orlando, FL “I do not think too much attention is being paid on the book. There actually may need to be more attention paid to the dysfunctional-run White House through candidly opened books such as 'Fire and Fury.' I may actually read it.” Gary, Miami, FL “With all the coverage, I am more interested in reading it … not because of the book, but because of the ambiguity that surrounds the administration and their reaction to this book. I have a profound belief that all that is done in the dark must come to light and for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. All the scheming will correct itself. As I am also in search of the truth, I will be reading it with an open mind.”.
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Medical Marijuana Could Be In JEOPARDY Even before his confirmation as attorney general, former Senator Jeff Session stance against the legalization of marijuana was known. Indeed, a concern when he was confirmed as attorney general was if he would with one stroke of the pen, reverse the legalization of marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes. Currently, some 29 states, including Florida, legalized marijuana for either purpose. On November 8, 2016, Florida voters overwhelmingly joined seven other states who voted to legalize marijuana. Not only has Florida voted to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, but several counties and cities in Florida, passed legislation to stop arresting people found with small amounts of marijuana. It was not surprising that during the Barack Obama administration, more states legalized marijuana. In 2013, the Justice Department under former Attorney General Eric Holder, announced federal officials “would not directly challenge state marijuana legalization laws and would take a narrower role enforcing federal law against pot sales.” One of the main reasons why the Obama administration adapted more lenient legislation for use of minor amounts of marijuana was to reduce overcrowded federal prison populations nationally. The Justice Department under Obama, also sought to reduce often stiff, 20-year mandatory sentences, for marijuana use, growth or distribution. When Obama left office in
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January 2017, the population in federal prisons was significantly reduced as several people had their mandatory sentences for marijuana charges revoked. And fewer people, including young black men and women, were being arrested in several states for minor marijuana use. Meanwhile, during the Obama administration, several scientific studies led to the consensus that a special strain of marijuana, CBD, that doesn't contain the normal psychoactive component that can have negative reaction when inhaled, is useful for treating several diseases. The concerns related to Attorney General Sessions' potential action against the legalization of marijuana seem justified when on January 4th, he signed a memorandum captioned: “Marijuana Enforcement” that was addressed to “All United States Attorneys.” The very first sentence of this memorandum cited the supremacy of federal law over state laws. “In the Controlled Substances Act (a federal law), Congress has generally prohibited the cultivation, possession and distribution of marijuana. It (Congress) has established significant penalties for these crimes.” The law Sessions has referred to US attorneys makes no differentiation between using marijuana for recreational or medicinal purposes. This is disconcerting to medical marijuana use in states like Florida. In one stroke of his pen, Session has re-
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enforced federal law over state laws legalizing marijuana. Critics of the Obama administration wanted the federal laws on marijuana amended, making it compatible with state laws since many feared an incoming administration could place focus on the federal law. This is exactly what has happened. It should be reiterated that the memorandum dispatched by Sessions, does address medical marijuana. But, since it cites federal law, which makes cultivation and distribution of marijuana illegal, how will the cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes be viewed by the feds? Can a US attorney penalize a Florida farmer licensed by the state to cultivate medical marijuana? These concerns must be urgently addressed. It's incumbent on Florida officials to seek answers from the US Justice Department. Opponents of medical marijuana have consistently ignored differences between medical and recreational marijuana. These opponents label any form of marijuana as a “dangerous drug.” But this is not so. Many medical professionals, including a Jamaican ophthalmologist, decades ago, have proven the curative benefits of marijuana. More recent research proved the effectiveness of the herb for treating debilitating seizures, and various types of cancers. Patients with these diseases deserve effective treatment. If medical marijuana is proven to be effective, patients must not be denied. It is believed that the big pharmaceutical companies are supportive of federal measures to frustrate the development and marketing of medical marijuana, as this could reduce their significant profits from traditional medication. However, on the other hand, it's also believed that the big pharmaceuticals could profit from the potential demand for medication derived from marijuana. It is incumbent on the federal government to make a clear distinction in its anti-marijuana policies between recreational and medical use of marijuana, and convey this distinction to all 50 states. The quality of several lives, and lives generally, depend upon prescribed treatment from medication sourced from marijuana.
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Stars Come Out To Help Haiti Singer James Taylor was among the stars that came out in Hollywood recently to help raise funds for Haiti. Taylor was part of the 7th Annual Sean Penn & Friends HAITI RISING Gala benefiting the J/P Haitian Relief Organization on Jan. 6, 2018 in Hollywood. Also attending the event were Jeff Bezos, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tobey Maguire, Casey Affleck, Mark Burnett, Lena Dunham, Sofia Boutella, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, who praised his friend Sean Penn for his work in Haiti. “He was in Haiti to provide medicine to the sick and
suffering people and to clean up the toxic water and sanitation systems in the face of bureaucracy after the earthquake,” DiCaprio said. “This type of action speaks to his profound commitment to action to making measurable and tangible differences on the ground. His heart and his commitment are what created JPHRO. It's an incredible organization, and it's known for solving the most complex problems with tangible long-term solutions from communities in Haiti, so thank you, Sean, for your leadership.” James finished the night's performance with his hits “Carolina In My Mind” and “How Sweet It Is” while Madonna donated to the live auction a Jeremy Scott-designed Moschino dress costume she wore on her 2015-2016 Rebel Heart Tour. It was sold for more than $35K and the entire evening raised almost four million.
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Haiti President Lays Out 2018 Agenda Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse opened the 2018 legislative year Monday with an address to the country's National Assembly that laid out his 2018 agenda. Moïse told MP's that his focus this year is on investment, strengthening and modernization of judicial institutions, public administration, basic services; climate change, public health, education, employment and the youth. He pledged to strengthen the Haitian state, promote the rule of law, produce more and better, better educate nationals, provide basic services and create decent and sustainable jobs.
“It is therefore in the interest of all our neighbors in the Caribbean Basin, North and South America, in particular, that Haiti can create more jobs, attracting direct investment and producing more for domestic consumption as well as for export,” President Moïse said. The President also pledged to intensify the fight against corruption, embezzlement and theft of state property, adding that those who violate the laws of the Republic will be prosecuted and punished. He also urged all sides to find political and social consensus around an irreversible development program, to be carried out over a period of at least 25 years, to
finally get the country out of its status of failed state. “We, Haitians, must recognize that the national development initiative comes back to us. Today, we declare, loud and clear … that the Republic of Haiti now takes its destiny into its own hands,” he stated.
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Spirit Begins Flights To Haiti Spirit Airlines is adding another international destination to its network with service to Haiti. The route will launch from Fort Lauderdale this spring, expanding what is already Spirit's largest base of operation. On April 12, Spirit will launch service to CapHaïtien on the north coast of Haiti. On that route, Spirit's year-round schedule will feature three flights a week. Spirit Airlines, Inc. is headquartered in Miramar, Florida. Spirit operates scheduled flights throughout the United States and in the Caribbean, Mexico, Latin America, and South America.
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ceremony. However, within minutes into the address by this humble looking black man who was relatively short in stature, he completely captivated the audience listening to him at the university, and the thousands listening to the speech being broadcast live on Jamaican radio. Dr. King's speech was the most impressive oratorical presentation I have ever heard throughout my life, even surpassing Barack Obama's famous ground breaking speech at the 2004 Democratic Party convention. The civil rights leader's oratorical skills waxed passionately that afternoon as he encouraged the graduates: “to be the best at whatever you do.” King's words would be forever etched in my mind, especially when the he urged the graduates: “Even if it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, go out and sweep streets like Michelangelo painted pictures; sweep the streets like Handel and Beethoven composed music; sweep streets like Shakespeare wrote poetry; sweep the streets so well that all the host of heaven and earth will have to pause and say, 'Here lived a great street sweeper who swept well.'” After his speech, Dr. King received a standing ovation that lasted some 5 minutes, and for days afterwards, people on the university campus and elsewhere in Jamaica, made reference to the speech. Many of us who were there to hear the speech, resolved to “be the best” of whatever we chose to be in life. Dr. King throughout his career would go on to make several more memorable, iconic speeches. He was a genuine gifted orator, but for many Jamaicans who were fortunate to hear that speech he gave at the UWI on that June afternoon in 1965, that was his best. To me it certainly was, and being there to actually see him deliver that speech made me connect to Dr. King in an inexplicable manner. Several Jamaicans, like me, followed his career, his achievements and his fight for civil rights closely and were devastated by news of his assassination just three years later, in April 1968.
Russell, Thurston Tackle Human Trafcking Two South Florida members of the Florida Legislature, State Representative and CaribbeanAmerican Barrington Russell of Lauderhill, and State Senator Perry Thurston, of Fort Lauderdale, has sponsored bills aimed at reducing the scourge of human trafficking. Representative Russel was motivated to sponsor House Bill 159 because of evidence that human trafficking is on the rise in America. He cited information from the Florida Department of Children and Families that the number of reported cases of human trafficking was over 35 percent higher between 2016 and 2017 nationally and over 50 percent higher in Florida. This unfortunate information isn't lost on South Florida's Lavern Deer, President of the Female Development World Organization (FDWO), In a statement Deer said, “Human Trafficking is happening right here in our backyard and an increased awareness is needed to prevent this. Children are being trafficked as early as the 6th grade! These are elementary school children.” Deer says her organization fully support the initiatives pending in the house through Russell's and Thurston's bills to curb human trafficking. House Bill (HB) 159 - Control of Human
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Trafficking, sponsored by State Representative Russell is seeking the Florida State Department of Legal Affairs to develop public awareness campaigns around human trafficking and to establish a toll-free human trafficking reporting hotline. The companion Senate bill (SB 596) sponsored by Senator Thurston seeks similar objectives. If these bills are passed by the Florida Legislature there would be identification of warning signs of trafficking, identification of a trafficked person, and overall increased awareness of human trafficking in Florida communities that are the most vulnerable. Once the bills are passed and signed by Florida's governor, they would come into effect on July 1, 2018. Local humanitarian groups including the Female Development World Organization, the Metropolitan Dade County Section National Council of Negro Women Inc., Give Me Dignity Inc., Victor B Williams Founder of Quest2Freedom and Retired Special Agent, ICE/Homeland Security Investigations and the Kiwanis Club of Lauderhill have loaned their voices to the support of this bill through the House and Senate Criminal Justice Subcommittees to ensure it makes its way to the floor for a “yes” vote.
Caribbean Days Return To Tallahassee Caribbean Americans will walk the halls of the state capitol addressing issues on behalf of the diverse immigrant group on Wednesday, January 31 to February 2nd. The three-days are being dubbed 'Caribbean Days' at Florida's State Capitol to allow the Florida Caribbean-American community to advocate for the various policies and economic
issues affecting immigrants in their communities. Caribbean Day was started by Mayor Hazelle Rogers and Former Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carrol, then state representatives, 10 years ago. It was eventually expanded to include Nigeria by the chair, Senator Daphne Campbell. Every year, this event calls attention to the issues important to this diverse immigrant population. The day's activities include tributes and a proclamation from Governor Rick Scott to Caribbean-Americans in the arts, as well as
entrepreneurs and innovators who contribute to Florida's economy. “We look forward to welcoming our constituents to the Capitol and letting them know their concerns are our priority,” said Chair Senator Daphne Campbell stated. Everyone is invited to visit the state capitol to honor and celebrate the shared heritage, history and hopes of Caribbean and Nigerian communities. Mayor Rogers and Jennifer Carrol will continue to show their support by attending this year's celebration.
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dr. king IN SOUTH FLORIDA Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be remembered with a number of events throughout the weekend and through Monday, Jan. 15, his national holiday and birthday. The Baptist minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner who championed civil rights and justice through non-violent means would have turned 89 on Jan. 15th. His life was cut short on April 4, 1968 at age 39. Here are some of the major events being held across South Florida this weekend to honor Dr. King: The Martin Luther King Jr. 5K Run & Fitness Walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Metrorail Station, Northwest 62nd Street and 27th Avenue. The fee is $25 for those 15 and over and $15 for 14 and younger. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in various age groups. Register at active.com/miamifl/running/distance-runningraces/35th-annual-martin-lutherking-jr-5k-run-and-fitness-walk2018
Friday, Jan. 12th The free Homestead Annual Breakfast Celebration will celebrate Dr. King at the Phichol Williams Community Center, 951 SW Fourth St., Homestead with a keynote address by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Fred Seraphin, who made Miami-Dade history in 2001 by becoming the county's first Haitian-American judge. See cityofhomestead.com/mlk for more information. A free Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Concert featuring four-time Grammy-nominated musician Shelly Berg, dean of the University of Miami's Frost School of Music and an acclaimed jazz pianist, is set for 7 p.m. at the Coral Gables United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables. And a MLK Business Expo and Family Festival is set for Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, 10701 SW 184th St., Cutler Bay between 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 13th Volunteer to Beautify Gwen Cherry Park. Projects include mulching, painting, removing debris. Event check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. and the project will kick off at 9 a.m. and end at noon. To register, go to volunteermatch.org/search/opp285 6514.jsp. A Celebration of King's Legacy is set for the City of West Park with Mayor Eric Jones, Vice-Mayor Brian C. Johnson, and Commissioners Kristine Judeikis
and Felicia Brunson from 2-4 p.m. at the Carver Ranches Branch Library, 4735 SW 18th St., West Park. They will all share the impact that King's life and legacy has made on their lives while special performances will come from BellBritt and the A.R.I.S.E. Dance Studio. Call to reserve a seat or register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acelebration-of-dr-kings-legacytickets-41219986088. Or volunteer to Revitalize the Garden at the North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library in recognition of King's “Day of Service” from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale.
Monday, Jan. 15th Award-winning producer, director and actor Tyler Perry will be the keynote speaker at the 25th anniversary of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project's Scholarship Breakfast. Other speakers include Rep. Frederica
The Fort Lauderdale MLK Holiday Parade & Multicultural Festival: Parade begins at Lincoln Park, 600 NW 19th Ave., Fort Lauderdale between 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The parade will head onto Sistrunk Boulevard to Seventh Avenue then south to Southwest Second Street to Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For more see fortlauderdale.gov/mlk It's the City Year MLK Day of Service. Register to help renovate the staff lounge; paint murals; landscape school grounds between 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, 1801 NW First Pl., Miami. AmeriCorps volunteers will beautify three homes in Florida City from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and will clean up the neighborhood around Mount Olive Baptist Church, 6316 SW 59th Place, in South Miami, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the Branches Day of Service in South Miami and Florida City.
Wilson, founder of the boys' mentoring program; Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida; Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida; Rep. Ileana RosLehtinen; and former Rep. Charlie Rangel. The event is set for 8:3010:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami. For more see 5000rolemodels.dadeschools.net/.
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The 41st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. and will feature high school marching bands, athletes and cheerleaders, plus floats and Carnival dancers. The parade will take place along Northwest 54th St, from Northwest 10th to 32nd avenues and end with a celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 6000 NW 32nd Ct., Miami.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all national parks will waive their admission fees on Monday. Take advantage of this opportunity to #FindYourPark. For more information about what you can see at Everglades and Biscayne national parks, visit nps.gov.
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IRAWMA Announces 2018 Nominees The International Reggae and World Music Awards, (IRAWMA), has released the list of all nominees for its 36th staging later this year.
Shaggy Still Raising Money For Bustamante
Bob Marley Award / Entertainer of the Year Alkaline, Busy Signal, Chronixx, Damian Marley and Popcaan. Best Male Vocalist Beres Hammond, Chris Martin, Chronixx, Romain Virgo and Tarrus Riley Best Female Vocalist Queen Ifrica, Marcia Griffiths, Rankin Pumpkin and Tanya Stephens. Best Song Aidonia - "Banga", Alkaline – "After All', Agent Sasco - "Winning Right Now," Blood Money - Protoje and Owner - Dexta Daps. Best Album Reggae Grammy nominees Chronixx, Common Kings, Damian Marley, J Boog and Morgan Heritage Best Male Dancehall Artist Alkaline, Aidonia, Busy Signal, Popcaan and Vybz Kartel Best Female Dancehall Artist Spice, Shenseea, Ishawna and DI. Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer Capleton, Chronixx, Luciano, Tarrus Riley and Sizzla. Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award Capleton, Josef Bogdanovich and Shaggy.
Shaggy (center) performing at Shaggy and Friends 2018 in Kingston, Jamaica
The show may be over but reggae star Shaggy is still prodding on with his mission of raising funds to benefit The Bustamante Hospital for Children in Jamaica. The star, who thrilled many Jamaicans last Saturday night with a concert with many top celebrities on the grounds of Jamaica House in St. Andrew, is hoping to deliver US $1 million to the hospital Through his Rae Town apparel, the star says 100 percent of profits from the sale of the 'ShaggynFriends' concert tee-shirt will also go directly to helping the hospital. The Shaggy and Friends concert featured top celebrities like Sting, Wyclef Jean and Dough E. Fresh along with soca stars Benji Garlin and Faye Ann Lyons and reggae's Capleton, Aidonia, Dexta Daps, Junior Reid, Professor Nuts, Barrington Levy, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Rayvon, Wayne Wonder, Shenseea, Third World, Christopher Martin and Romain Virgo. Sting, former Police frontman, started his extended performance with 'Every Breath You Take,' 'Message in a Bottle,' 'Fields of Gold' and 'Roxanne,' as well as a new track with Shaggy titled “Don't Make Me Wait.”
Sting (left) with Shaggy at The Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, Jamaica
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Rhythms Of Africa Return To Miramar Former Third World percussionist, Willie Stewart, will lead children from Somerset Academy and 15 professional international artists and musicians, in an Epic Percussion Power! this month. The journey that began eight years ago at the Miramar Cultural Center, returns on January 20th for two shows, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. Once again, “Reggae Ambassador” Willie Stewart, former lead percussionist and co-director of the international group Third World, will demonstrate the transformative power of music, showcasing the talents of 25 musical novices from Somerset Academy who have trained rigorously throughout the autumn. Included in their preparation are sessions with professional musicians, singers and dancers, to provide not only context to the music, but additional on-stage excitement to captivate audiences and bring them to their feet. Rhythms of Africa is a musical journey that describes the movement of ancient rhythms sprung from the souls of vibrant cultures and carried by hand and heart from Africa to the Caribbean, South America, and the New World. It is truly the rhythms of the Diaspora, seasoned by time, cultivated and rooted by generations of pilgrims. This presentation of the show will also feature guest artists Kristine Alicia (“The Voice of Culture”), Saxophone Legend Jesse Jones, Maestro Leroy Romans on keyboards, Nicole Yarling (“Lady of Blues Violin”) and “The Voice of Sweetness” Selena Serrano among others. The program is a presentation of Embrace Music Foundation, a Broward-based non-profit corporation with a mission to restore, preserve, and fortify the impact of music education, appreciation, and performance - in schools and communities, and to amplify its role in the development of children and families.
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Get Ready For A New Ultimate Sunday Experience There's a new monthly hangout where the grown and sexy can eat, drink and be merry in style in South Florida. “The Ultimate Sunday Experience,” a chic, evening party, is coming to downtown Fort Lauderdale's newest hotspot, The Hub at 826 NE 4th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale’s MASS (Music and Arts South of Sunrise) District. It will be hosted by Chuck B and Force Productions and feature authentic Jamaican food, premium libations, popular DJs King Waggy T, DJ Uncle Kev and Mikey B and rhythmic live music by Progression Band. The first installment of the 2018 event is set for Sunday, January 14th, Martin Luther King holiday weekend, from 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by Lasco Money Transfer. Party goers can purchase tickets early at Aunt I's restaurants in Pembroke Pines and Lauderhill, Sam's West Indian Grocery in Miramar, and Reggae N Tings in Coral Springs. Additional information is available @ultimatesundayexperience.
Vybz Kartel Turns 42
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Dancehall star Vybz Kartel turned 42 on Jan. 7th and despite being behind bars celebrated with a family visit from his kids. A rep for his label told dancehallhiphop that he is in good spirit as he marks another milestone in his life and career despite his incarceration. Bounty Killer, along with several other affiliated dancehall entertainers including Sean Kingston, Popcaan and NotNice have since wished Vybz Kartel a happy birthday on social media. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is serving a life sentence for murder. His appeal trial is set for July of this year and he is eligible for parole after serving 35 years of his sentence.
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Can You Guess Why Usain Bolt Is Nervous? Jamaican-born triple Olympian Usain Bolt is nervous even after winning eight Olympic Gold medals and 11 World Championships titles. And it’s not for reasons you may think. Bolt's nervous admission comes weeks ahead of his trial date with Borussia Dortmund, the same club as speedster Pierre Aubumeyang. Bolt is set to go to Dortmund in March for a trial. "It makes me nervous. I don't get nervous but this is different, this is football now. It'll take time to adjust but once I play a few times I'll get used to it,” said Bolt. Bolt also admitted that the reason he is nervous has to do with, not impressing Dortmund, but impressing himself. “If they
"It makes me nervous. I don't get nervous but this is different, this is football now. It'll take time to adjust but once I play a few times I'll get used to it,” said Bolt.
[Dortmund] say I'm good, and that I need a bit of training, I'll do it," said Bolt. BVB, or simply Dortmund, is a German sports club based in Dortmund, North RhineWestphalia and is part of a large membershipbased sports club with more than 145,000 members, making BVB the second largest sports club by membership in Germany. Dortmund plays in the Bundesliga, the top tier of the German football league system and is one of the most successful clubs in German football history.
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Caribbean Soccer Executive Portmore United Win Denies Knowledge Of FIFA Ban Over Arnett Gardens President of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation, (SVGFF), Venold Coombs, has denied being banned from the football administration for two years by the sport's world governing body, FIFA. “I don't know what you are talking about,” he told CMC Sports last week. He further offered to answer any other questions in a face-to-face interview and said he would be available anytime the next day. However, the next day, Coombs said, via an agent, that he was unwell and would be
unable to attend the interview. The agent said Coombs had come down with a sore throat. Coombs' denial comes amidst widespread reports from sources familiar with football administration in SVG that FIFA had given him one month to appeal the alleged twoyear ban. A well-placed source said Coombs had confirmed last year that FIFA had asked him to show cause why he should not be banned for two years, over a matter relating to his administration's handling of World Cup tickets. A source familiar with FIFA's disciplinary proceedings pointed out that if Coombs was facing a ban, FIFA would make it public only after appeals had been heard and dealt with.
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Major Clubs Could Tussle Over Bailey Jamaican-born, Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, will reportedly be the subject of a three-way transfer tussle between giants Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in the summer transfer window. According to Adrian Kajumba in the Mirror, the three clubs have all watched the 20-year-old this season and while Leverkusen are determined to hold on to their £40 million-rated star in the current transfer window, they are prepared for summer advances from the Premier League trio. Bailey joined Leverkusen from Belgian outfit Genk last January but only played 133 minutes in the German top flight in 2016-17, scoring no goals and providing no assists. In 2017-18, though, he has made 14 appearances in the league and contributed six goals and four assists.
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Jamaican Olympic Executive Appointed To PASO Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), second vice-president, Garth Gayle, has been appointed to the Coaching and Education Commission of the Pan-American Sports Organization (PASO), the governing sport body for the Americas. Gayle's appointment was made by PASO's President Neven Ilic Álvarez. The announcement of Gayle's appointment was made recently by JOA President Christopher Samuda, who was also appointed to the PASO Ethics Commission. The Charlemont High School principal, Gayle, a well known personality in local and regional sport fraternities for 20 years, will attend his first meeting overseas later this month, and will be joined by respected leaders of member, National Olympic Committees of PASO. PASO is responsible for the staging of the Pan American Games, which is the region's premier multi-sport event.
West Indies’ Brathwaite And Roach Remain In Top 20 West Indies’ two highestranked players, Kraigg Brathwaite and Kemar Roach, lost ground but remained in the top 20 of the International Cricket Council’s player rankings released Tuesday.
Opener Brathwaite dropped one place to 18th in the batting rankings while seamer Roach also slipped one spot to 20th in the bowling rankings. The pair are the only Caribbean players in the top 20 of either set of rankings. Brathwaite scored 706 runs in 10 Tests last year, mirroring his career average at 37 per innings, to surge into the top 20 in the world. He managed a single hundred – 134 in the first innings of the Leeds second Test against
England which West Indies won by five wickets last August. Roach, meanwhile, snatched 25 wickets in seven Tests last year at an average of 25, after being recalled for the England tour following 18 months on the sidelines. Three other Windies players sit in the top 50 of the batting rankings with Shai Hope at 31st, Roston Chase, 38th, and Darren Bravo, 41st, though the left-hander has not played a Test in 14 months.
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In the bowling, speedster Shannon Gabriel lies 21st, leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo is perched 23rd while captain and Jason Holder sits 34th. There was a major change at the top of the bowling rankings with exciting 22-year-old South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada dislodging veteran England seamer Jimmy Anderson for the number one spot. Australia captain, Steve Smith, retained the top position in the batting rankings.
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