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Several Blacks contest judicial positions It's the general opinion among the Black community in South Florida that the racial component of the judiciary does not reflect the large Caribbean and African American population. For example, on the Broward Bench, there are close to 100 judges, of which only six are of African American descent. The general consensus is that a diverse judicial body, would be more likely to impart better judgement in today’s multi-ethnic society. In Florida, judges get on the bench either through a gubernatorial appointment, or elected at large by voters. To be considered for the governor's appointment or an election, one has to be an attorney for at least five years and be in good standing with the Florida Bar. The Governor appoints a Judicial Nominating Commission in each Circuit who takes applications and shortlists candidates to the Governor from which to choose. Usually those on this commission are people who share the Governor's political views. Historically, Black attorneys have not fared very well in getting appointed through the gubernatorial process, with their best hope being the ballot boxes.
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Caribbean and African American registered Democrats eagerly await the Democratic party’s presumptive nominee – Hillary Clinton. She is scheduled for a campaign stop in South Florida on Saturday, July 23rd, ahead of the Democratic National Convention, where it is expected that her nomination will be confirmed. Speculations are abound that she could announce her vice-presidential pick when she takes the stage at a rally scheduled for the Southwest campus of Florida International University (FIU) at 10.00 am. Of the estimated 1.5 million registered Democrats in South Florida, some 30 percent are either Caribbean or African Americans. As was evidenced during the Democratic Party primary election in March, the overwhelming support of these voters are for Clinton. With her poised to be formally declared the Democratic Party's candidate in November's general
The Jamaica Tallawahs have secured a place in the knockout stages of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket tournament with a win over the Barbados Tridents. The match, played at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica on Wednesday, was ahead of their scheduled arrival in South Florida today, July 21.
elections, not only are these voters ready to cast their vote for Clinton, but several are volunteering to actively campaign for her. Earlier this month the Clinton campaign opened a campaign office in Wynwood, Miami Dade. Among the primary objectives of this office is to target and ensure a heavy turnout of black and other minority voters in November. In recent weeks, the Clinton campaign has been holding conference calls and meetings with Caribbean and African Americans in South Florida in an effort to engage them in the
Central Broward Stadium will host the final round of matches before the knock out stages of the 2016 contest. The anticipated matches, July 28 to the 31st, are expected to be played to a sold out crowd over the fourday period. The league-leading Tallawahs were the first to arrive in the 'Sunshine State' and is the only team to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament. With the team winning all four home games, they have secured a spot at ‘finals week’ in St. Kitts & Nevis. The Tallawahs are slated for a practice session at the Stadium on Friday where they will also participate in a children's clinic from 10am to 1pm hosted by the league in conjunction with the International Cricket Council (ICC). Damien O'Donohoe, Chief Executive Officer of the Hero CPL will be joined by the cricket-loving, City of Lauderhill Mayor, Richard J. Kaplan and Broward County Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness at the stadium. Meanwhile, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots
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Elec on season Alfreda Coward (center) poses with supporters and members of her campaign commi ee at the Poli cal Candidate Forum held at the Merrell United Methodist Church in Lauderdale Lakes. – CNW Photo Cast Off Officers volunteer their me to local students at the second annual CAST, Cops And Students Talking which was held at the Gibson Bethel Community Center in Miami. – Contributed photo
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Rocking the Runway Janine Gordon rocks the runway during the Miss Jamaica Diaspora Fashion Show in prepara on of the Corona on event this weekend. – Contributed photo
Coaches Corner Coaches for the Cayman Islands boys U-17 team pose for the camera during their visit to South Florida for week long prac ce tournament. (L-R) Andrew Holness, Valney Brown, Cayman Islands head coach Ernie Seymore aka Coach Gillie; Ken Downey, Carl Brown, Antwan Seymour.– CNW Photo
A Cause for Celebra on Bahamas Independence church service at the St Ma hews Missionary Bap st Church. Honorable guest included the Consul General, Ricardo Treco and Frederick A. Mitchell Jr., Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigra on. – Contributed photo
Poli cal Candidate Forum President Elect, Devona Reynolds-Perez prior to the community candidate poli cal forum in Lauderdale Lakes. – CNW Photo
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Talk UP Did Melania Trump knowingly plagiarize Michelle Obama's Speech? George – Miami Gardens, FL I have no idea what Michelle Obama said many years ago, but Mrs. Trump spoke from her heart. She used general terms and phrases that even I use. I don't see what the uproar is all about. I think the opposition is trying to create controversy. Mrs. Trump is a beautiful woman, she speaks well and there was nothing wrong with what she said. I support Donald Trump. He is a solid businessman and I believe that he will win this election. Adoch – Biscayne Park, FL Melania Trump is on record stating that she penned the speech herself even though it is identical to Michelle Obama's 2008 speech. This is clearly plagiarism. This is a sad reflection of the Trump campaign and Donald Trump himself. She should apologize. Watching her was so ironic, considering Trump's position of immigrants. I encourage everyone to do their research then go out and vote. Cardione – Miami Gardens, FL I watched both speeches and she clearly plagiarized Michelle Obama's speech. Trump is trying to harass Mexicans and other immigrants and she can barely speak English herself. It's all a bunch of crap! The sad part about all this is that nothing will come of it. She will not even end up apologizing, noone will get fired and the media will forget it ever happened. Breona – Carol City, FL. She clearly plagiarized the speech. This is such shameful behavior. In this technological age it's crazy that she would copy a speech delivered by one of the most famous women on the planet. She had to know that this would not go unnoticed. She must have been doing this for attention. I think Trump should just drop out of the race. Reece – Miami, FL. She plagiarized Michelle's speech and she was wrong for doing that. It’s similar to someone cheating on a test. She was tested and she cheated. She's rich and she can do whatever she wants so she's pretty much going to get away with it. Nothing will come of it. Kamilah – Coconut Creek, FL. The speech was definitely plagiarized. This was wrong of her. Perhaps she admired Michelle Obama so much that she decided to use her speech. Melania should own up to her actions and apologize. I am a proud Hillary supporter. I did not come to this country to vote for Donald Trump. Derran – Miami, FL I don't think that she wrote anything. It was clearly prepared by someone else. This is not surprising. Trump steals a lot and now we're finding out that he even steals speeches. I will definitely not be voting for Trump. Loren – Ft. Lauderdale, FL I think she plagiarized the speech. I don't think it's all her fault because it may have been written for her. She was clearly reading from a teleprompter. If she was paying attention, she would have known that the speech was copied. Clearly she wasn't paying attention in 2008. I will be voting, but not for Trump. Kyrie – Miami Gardens, FL Yes, I believe that she plagiarized Michelle Obama's speech. She knew exactly what she was doing. She did it on purpose. The Trump campaign should be penalized for such actions. What good can Trump really do for the country if he operates this way? Rose – Miami, FL. I think Melania Trump is beautiful and well spoken, but I didn't watch her speech this time around. I can't say if she plagiarized Michelle Obama's speech. I follow politics sometimes, but I missed coverage of the convention.
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Holness and Chastanet condemn France attacks Jamaica's Prime Minster Andrew Holness and his St. Lucian counterpart, Allen Chastanet, have condemned the terrorist attacks in France that left at least 88 people dead. In a letter to his French counterpart, Manuel Valls Holness said “this atrocious act, perpetrated against the French Republic during the festivities on the occasion of the 227th Anniversary of your National Day in the city of Nice, has left Jamaica and the international community in dismay and anguish. “The attack seeks to undermine the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity championed by the French in 1789 which have been accepted by the civilized and peace-loving world as core tenets of democracy. “Today, it is clear that there are elements in the world that do not embrace these ideals; elements which are dedicated to inciting fear and hatred among
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others,” Holness wrote as he extended Jamaica's condolence to the people of France and their bereaved families. Chastanet said “once again the world has to bare the pain of another dreadful attempt to terrorize innocent people.” He said the attack in Nice “was an attack against people on a day that celebrates Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. People across the world need to draw strength from the French people's commitment to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. “We are reminded in this time of tragedy that the bonds of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity are not only values that the French share but they are values that most of the world share. We implore the entire world to embrace those values to make certain that these ideals endure far beyond any act of terrorism or hateful crimes.” Chastanet said that St. Lucia was offering its “deepest condolences to the friends and family of those who were killed and our hopes for a speedy recovery to those who were injured.
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Grenada to vote on constitution change Grenadians are likely to vote in a referendum to change the island's constitution in October, but the final decision lies with the Keith Mitchell administration. This was announced by the Chairman of the Constitution Reform Advisory Committee (CRAC), Dr. Francis Alexis. Last week, the Senate approved the eight bills that would allow for changes to the Grenada Constitution once two thirds of the voter population approve the measures. Parliament last month also passed legislation that allows the island to replace the London-based Privy Council with the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), as its final court. The Supervisor of Elections says he will be ready to conduct a referendum sometime in October but he will have to consult with relevant Government agencies such as the Office of the Attorney General to set the date. He urged the general public, especially the voting population, to fully embrace the public education programmes being conducted throughout the island by various community groups, noting that the sessions will give voters further clarity on the legislation regarding constitutional reform. Alexis
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Americans must live responsibly Understandably, people are angry at the frequency in what appears to be unwarranted deaths of black men at the hands of police. Although the shootings are not reflective of actions of the general police force, each case sparks anger throughout the community. This, however, doesn't warrant violence against law enforcement as such retaliation is certainly not the solution. In several communities, attempts are being made to create more positive mutual relations with law enforcement as a means of eliminating police violence against law abiding citizens. However, the repeated actions by some officers, and the resulting unfortunate reprisals against the police, are frustrating these community efforts. It's ironic that no matter how much law enforcement is criticized, the police are the immediate source of security that citizens turn to when threatened. Because of this necessary dependence, it is risky and irresponsible not to seek to bridge any emerging void between communities and law enforcement. At the same time, law enforcement has the responsibility to serve communities impartially and with unbiased justice. If the violence against those in uniform persists,
Those who target police are really targeting the uniform or the vehicles they drive, as when in plain clothing, the same individual who is hated and vilified when in uniform is a welcomed neighbor in the community.
communities will risk losing quality law enforcement officers; a profession dedicated to protecting its citizens against crime, and to ensuring that they live safe and secured lives. Violence against those in uniform could preclude individuals of integrity, who are eager to protect society, from entering the force. This highly essential profession shouldn't be relegated as one of last resort, as it would risk recruitment of personnel without regard for the community they serve. In the upcoming months leading to November's general elections, escalated violence could result at political rallies across the country among special interest groups. It is very important that those seeking political office and their supporters act responsibly, not using rhetoric or acting in ways to incite more violence. Even as communities strive to curb violence, there's need for a more proactive approach to treat, the mentally ill. Too often, acts of violence are committed by unstable individuals. More importantly, special efforts must be taken to prevent them from access to guns. Some believe America is at a crossroads. One direction could lead to healing, repair and general peaceful coexistence. Another could lead to more hatred, divisions, violence and possibly a nation beyond redemption. A scientific poll isn't needed to prove which would be the preferred path. Reaching a safe destination requires much more responsibility than is currently being displayed by several sectors of this great nation. These are certainly not easy times. While solutions are being sought, it will help tremendously if our society as a whole acts and lives responsibly.
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Interim President Privert orders residents to vote on October 9 Haiti's Interim President Jocelerme Privert has issued a decree ordering voters to elect a new head of state on October 9. A statement issued by the National Palace said Privert, who came to office in February after President Michel Martelly left without a successor being elected, had called on the estimated 5.8 million voters to elect a new president by that date. The statement said the issue had been widely discussed during the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday and quoted Privert as saying that “under no circumstances can we miss the deadline”. He described the October 9 poll as “a key event for the country's political future.” Last Thursday, the Haitian parliament failed to meet for a fourth consecutive occasion to decide on the future of Privert, whose term expired more than a month ago.
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As had been the case on previous occasions, there was no consensus regarding a quorum among the six political groups represented in the Parliament. Privert came to office under the so-called February 5 agreement that was brokered after then President Michel Martelly left office without a successor being elected.
Under the terms of the agreement, Parliament had to elect an interim president for a term of 120 days and confirm a consensus prime minister. Continuation of the elections process to the second round was scheduled to take place on April 24 and the new president, elected by that process, would have been installed on May 14. On October 9, if a candidate does not receive the necessary amount of votes to prevent a second round, then that will take place on January 8 and the final election results will be published January 30, next year. The October elections will also include voting for one-third of the Senate. Under Haiti's electoral law, only a president can convene voters to the polls. The country has missed several election deadlines since the October 25, 2015, presidential contest triggered allegations of fraud.
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It's no secret that South Florida has a large percentage of registered Democrat voters. Included in these are over 30 percent are either Caribbean or African Americans. As was evidenced during the Democratic Party primary election on March 15, the overwhelming support of these voters are for Hillary Clinton. With her now being poised to be the Democratic Party's candidate in November's general elections, not only are these voters prepared to cast their vote for Clinton, but several are volunteering to actively campaign for her. Earlier this month the Clinton campaign opened a campaign office in Wynwood, Miami Dade, wit the primary objectives of tis office to target and ensure a heavy turnout of black and other minority voters in November. In recent weeks the Clinton campaign has been holding conference calls and meetings with Caribbean and African Americans in South Florida in an effort to engage them in the campaign. “Recent research is still showing large percentages of Caribbean Americans who are eligible for citizenship are still green-card holders, and an equally large percentage who are citizens, and mostly under age-30, have not registered to vote. More volunteers are needed to participate in citizenship drives, register voters and influence voters to turn out to vote in the primary elections on August 30, and most importantly in November,” says FIU student and Caribbean American, Stanford Rangeet. Simone Ward the Florida director for Clinton's campaign said South Florida is extremely important to the campaign's strategy to win Florida which she describes as the largest and most important battle state in the presidential elections. “The diverse population of South Florida, and all the people of Florida are represented by, and is critical to this campaign.” Although several recurring polls show strong support by black voters for Clinton, the national campaign has employed staff to specifically target the black vote. Nadia Garnett, an African American, has been assigned as the African-American Vote Director and is leading the overall strategic efforts. Underscoring the concerns raised by Savoy, Garnett says the strategy is to mobilize a larger black vote for Clinton in 2016 than the 66 percent Barack Obama received in 2012 and the 64 percent that voted in the 2008 presidential elections.
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JUDICIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS Among the many contests in the August 30 primary elections, are the Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County Courts and the Circuit Court of Florida. The elections will feature a number of African Americans vying for a seat on the bench. In Broward County: Florence Taylor Barner (Haitian American), Broward County Court Judge Group 3; Alfreda D. Coward (African American), Broward County Court Group 14; Haccord J. Curry (Bahamian-American), Florida Circuit Court 15; incumbent Judge Kal Evans (African-American), Broward County Court Group 2 (seeking reelection); and Ian Richards (Jamaican-American), Broward County Court 7. In Palm Beach County, Bradley Harper of Bahamian descent is seeking election to the Palm Beach County Court 15 bench. Miami-Dade judicial candidates are HaitianAmerican Attorneys Yolly Roberson, Circuit Court, Group 66; African American Renee Gordon Circuit Court, Group 34. Sitting Miami Dade County judges Wendell Graham (African American) and Fred Seraphin (Haitian American) are being challenged for their seats on the bench.
THE CANDIDATES Broward County Attorney Florence Taylor Barner Broward County Court Judge Group 3. Florence graduated with the Juris Doctor degree from Florida University's Levine School of Law in 2006. She is an AV-rated civil trial attorney practicing in Fort Lauderdale, litigating matters throughout Florida. Prior to joining Weitz & Schwartz, P.A. She was an Assistant State Attorney with the Office of the State Attorney's 17th Judicial Circuit Broward County, Florida. Attorney Barner says one of her ultimate goals is to improve the manner in which judges handle truancy and juvenile traffic court cases in Broward County. “There are 30 plus county court judges in Broward, and therefore there are 30 plus different ways to handle juvenile traffic cases and truancy cases. Currently, there is no single dedicated court to handle both truancy cases and juvenile traffic cases. We need to be able to have
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one unified county court judge to handle these cases and litigants with a bit more care just as they do in the circuit courts.” She also believes there should be some uniformity in sentencing juveniles in county court, but this cannot be when there are 30 plus different judges handling these cases and sentencing differently. She believes the reason there's distrust amongst the minority communities and the justice system in Broward County, is partly because the nearly 30 percent African American community, including 15 percent women, isn't equally represented in the county's judiciary. There are only 2 percent African American female Judges for the entire county. “Diversity to me is not just about race or ethnicity; it is about diversity of gender, race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status and life experience. Diversity is required because it allows for different views and perspectives to be heard. Judicial diversity is valued because it increases public confidence in the courts, provides decision-making power to formerly disenfranchised populations, and is essential to ensuring equal justice for all.” If elected to the bench Attorney Barner says she'll be committed to treat all who appear before her fairly, equally and impartially in order to ensure that all receive a fair trial; all sides are heard before a ruling is made, and ensure equal justice is had by all regardless of their race, creed, color, gender, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation. She was rated AV Preeminent by Martindale
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Broward County Court Judge, Group 14 Attorney Coward is a criminal defense attorney and a partner in the law firm Coward & Coward P.A. in Fort Lauderdale. She graduated from the University of Florida with her law degree in 1995. During her fifteen years practicing, she has had well over 100 jury trials. Some of these trials were recorded and aired on Court TV, MSNBC and NBC Dateline. In addition to Coward & Coward, Ms. Coward currently serves as the co-founder and executive director of One Voice Children's Law Center, a non-profit organization that represents kids that have pending matters in the dependency, delinquency and/or educational systems. She also served as an adjunct professor at FIU College of Law teaching educational advocacy. Ms. Coward is a member of The Florida Bar. She is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. She said her primary goal when she entered a law career was to make a difference in the lives of others. “I already met my career goal when I became a member of the Bar and represented my first client over 20 years ago.” However, that changed in April this year, when she was advised that Judge Mary Rudd Robinson was retiring and wouldn't be seeking re-election. She was widely encouraged to run for the seat, but initially was reluctant to do so because, she “genuinely enjoy being an advocate and serving as the voice for others who otherwise may not have one. But
after much prayer, deliberation and consultation, I decided to seek election. For me, becoming a judge is just another opportunity for me to serve the public.” Attorney Coward believes the law should be applied equally, notwithstanding a judge's perceived differences. She says as a candidate, she brings a diversity of experiences, thought, practice and approach to the bench. She regards her greatest strengths as those that exemplify her unyielding devotion to equal rights for all people. “I have a genuine commitment to service. I have the compassion and the respect for the dignity of all persons. I have the ability to make sound, practical and timely decisions. Additionally, I have the ability to demonstrate good judgment and render impartial unbiased decisions.” “Oftentimes in County Court, the judge serves as the trier of fact. Consistent with such, I will hear the cases with compassion, courtesy and courage in an effort to maintain or restore confidence in our judiciary.” Attorney Coward who was born and raised in Miami-Dade County wants voters to know she is the “Right Candidate at the Right Time with a Passion to Serve!” She also believes her professional and personal life experiences and her cultural and legal diversity make her an ideal candidate for this position. In addition to Coward & Coward, Ms. Coward currently serves as the co-founder and executive director of One Voice Children's Law Center, a non-profit organization that represents
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Attorney Harper describes himself as a “sixth generation Pam Beach County native,” is a Palm Beach County attorney and partner of the law firm of Powers, McNalis, Torres, Teebagy & Loungo, P.A. He specializes in personal injury, civil and human rights cases and constitutional law. He earned his law degree at the University of Florida, and is the former president of the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association. He has successfully litigated hundreds of cases and argued numerous trials before judges and juries throughout Florid. He is also an accomplished appellate attorney and advocate on briefs taken all the way to the United States Supreme Court. He gives three reasons for seeking election on the county bench. The first is to fill the need for Judges who are committed to working hard for the people, who strive to serve by collaborating, bridge building, leveraging limited resources and educating the public. Secondly, he is prepared to serve. He said, “I am a partner and supervising attorney at a statewide law firm and I have a diverse practice which involves high stakes courtroom litigation.” Thirdly he's running because he has “a history of public service, I founded a non-profit organization to train student leaders and another to educate the public
on the importance of jury service and voting.” Attorney Harper believes in justice for all; that all people regardless of their race, gender, national origin or other classification should be treated fairly and with dignity. “As a judge I will be impartial, however, I will never forget the importance of treating all people with respect, working hard and listening intently.” Pertaining to the perception that sentences for several charges, mostly felonies, are too harsh leading to the overcrowding of county and state prisons, Attorney Harper says if elected he'll be committed to collaborating with justice system stakeholders to ensure that channels are provided to improve the administration of justice including ways to reduce prison population. He also plans to serve with the commitment summarized by the acronym CABLE Collaborate, Apply the law faithfully, Bridge the Divide, Leverage Technology and Educate. He has a lifelong record of community service. He is a member of the Board of Governors for Leadership Palm Beach County. He's also the Founder and President of the Blueprint Leadership Program that teaches Palm Beach County students about the justice system and engages them in leadership through action.
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Attorney Richards, a native South Floridian born to Jamaican parents, is a former Broward Court judge, graduated from law school at the University of Miami in 2002, and practices at his law firm, the Law Offices of Ian Richardson in Hollywood, Florida. He began his legal career as an intern with the Broward Public Defender's Office. After receiving his Juris Doctor, He became a Prosecutor with the State Attorney's Office, handling hundreds of cases in misdemeanordomestic violence, juvenile, and felony courts. In private practice, Richards defended his clients in real estate, felony, misdemeanor, landlord tenant, and immigration cases. In 2008 Richards made history as the first African-American elected in a county-wide judicial election in Broward County. He presided over civil and criminal cases in the South Regional Courthouse and previously served in the domestic violence unit. Former Judge Richards was the only misdemeanor domestic violence court judge in Broward County from January 2009 to January 2013, where he sought to serve and inspire the community. As a judge he believes in protecting the rights of every race, color, gender, and religion. However, he says, “I believe our justice system is quite often perceived to favor those that have money. While I was a judge, I fought this perception by giving victims and Ian Richards
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Kal Evans Judge Evans is a native Floridian who assumed the bench in September 2014. He is a 2003 law graduate from the Nova Southeastern University. His law career includes working in the Broward State Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted sexual battery, gun violence, and juvenile cases. In August 2014 he was appointed by Florida Governor Rick Scott to complete the six-year term of former Judge Joseph Murray who had resigned. The seat is now up for election in the August 30 primary elections. He's being challenged by Fort Lauderdale Attorney Phyllis Pritcher.
He has been recognized for his work on the Fred “Freddie” Gray (the Baltimore man who died while being transported in police custody) civil rights panel. He also served 2 terms as a judicial liaison for the T.J. Reddick Bar Association, and recently received their Judicial Award for excellence in the profession. Evans cited that as a youth he wrestled with poverty, and at one time was even homeless in Broward County. He says this childhood experience offers him a unique perspective as a judge, keeps him humble, and allows him to ensure that each person who walks into his courtroom is treated fairly and respectfully. While many of his childhood friends chose paths that led to prison or death, Judge Evans pursued the goal he set for himself when he was age-9. He took his first steps toward attaining this goal at age-17, during his first of four legal internships. He says he “uses much of his time away from the bench encouraging the next generation to overcome their own obstacles and to achieve their own dreams.” Evans' work in the Sexual Battery Unit in the Broward State Attorney's Office gave him experience on a wide variety of legal issues, having interaction with some of the county's most vulnerable citizens; he found his experience in the Juvenile Unit equally rewarding; and as an administrator, was able to influence the growth of many new attorneys while overseeing thousands of cases. He worked with the Children's Services Council to gain insight and give input about the services available to children of Broward County. Judge Evans has presided over misdemeanor and felony trials, various motions and was appointed to the Judicial Needs Assessment Committee.
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and felonies including murder, drug trafficking, and racketeering. He tried over 60 cases to jury verdict, and over 25 to non-jury decisions. His professional associations include: Mentor, Supreme Court of Florida, Judicial Mentor Program (Current); Member, Supreme Court Committee on Standard Civil Jury Instructions; Member, Board of Trustees, The Cushman School; Chair, Criminal Rules Committee, Florida Conference of County Court Judges; and Member, Ad Hoc Committee to Establish Standards for Appointment of Counsel by District Judges as Special Federal Assistant Public Defender, Southern District of Florida; Board Member and Secretary, Black Lawyers Association; and Board Member, Dade County Bar Association. As a community activist he has frequently found housing for women with medical problems who were in danger of being evicted.
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Judge Wendell Graham is a veteran South Florida attorney who began his law practice in 1983 after graduating from the University of Miami. The Nashville Tennessee native who made Miami his home was appointed to the bench in 1994 by the late Gov. Lawton Chiles. Prior to serving on the county court, he served as a special DUI and narcotics prosecutor in the state attorney's office when Janet Reno was Florida's Attorney General. He later entered private practice and opened his own law firm, Wendell M. Graham, P. A. which focused on criminal and administrative law. The general nature of his legal practice was criminal defense in federal and state courts. Most of his cases involved the gamut of misdemeanors
Judge Seraphin has the distinction of being the first Haitian-American judge appointed to the bench in Florida. He was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush in 2001, and has remained on the bench since then. When he was seven months old, his father was killed during the regime of Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier. His mother and some siblings fled to New York, and he joined them at age-12. He grew up in New York and eventually gained his law degree from Hofstra University Law School. In 1986 he relocated to Miami with his wife and daughter and commenced practicing at the Public Defender's Office. After having the unfortunate experience of a false arrest and
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JUDICIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS actually serving 48 hours in prison, but was released by an African American judge in New York, a judge who he refers to as a role model and made him an advocate for justice. He expresses gratitude for his 15 years on the bench which gives him an opportunity to “do justice.” Judge Seraphin takes his responsibility as a judge very seriously, and is committed to the oath he took to make rulings and decisions applicable only to the law. He says he is a firm believer in a diverse judicial system, as it is important for the youth to see someone who looks like them on the bench. Judge Seraphin is also an adjunct professor at Barry University, and chairman of the Board of Directors of Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation servicing the South Florida Haitian Community. He is a mentor with the Big Brothers Big Sisters and is on the Leadership Council of Take Stock in Children of Miami-Dade County, Inc., also a mentoring program for youth.
associated with Florida's juvenile system, she realized that far too many young people suffer from enforced consequences as opposed to receiving needed assistance and intervention to place them on the pathway to becoming productive citizens. Determined to be an advocate for children, she spent over 20 years advocating for young people in South Florida. She has maintained a private law practice, T. Renee Gordon, P.A., for more than twelve years, specializing in all phases of juvenile matters. She has presented at numerous seminars on litigation strategies and other juvenile related matters. Gordon, a member of the Florida Bar for over twenty years, currently serves on the Florida Bar Juvenile Rules Committee. She is a member of Florida Association of Women Lawyers, the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association, and the Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association.
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Circuit Court of Florida Group 34 Attorney Renee Gordon, who was born in Miami-Dade, is an Assistant Public Defender in the juvenile division of the Miami-Dade County Office of Public Defender Carlos J. Martinez. She graduated with her law degree from the University of Connecticut. She is confident her legal, and life experiences, and belief in truth and justice have prepared her well to serve as a Court Judge in Miami-Dade County's 11th Judicial Circuit. Gordon's talents, interests and education led her to become an advocate in the area of juvenile justice. She had the opportunity to work directly with young people in the community by managing the Miami Halfway House, a delinquency facility for troubled youth. In the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, Gordon worked with victims as a Disaster Reserve Attorney Advisor through the SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance. She became an advocate for suffering children who lost their homes. After her great efforts as an advocate, Gordon was tapped by the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice to use her skills and expertise in a statewide platform. She became an instrumental participant in the initiation of the Department of Juvenile Justice's Quality Assurance Program. Through her research and participation on the committees
Haccord James Curry, Jr. has a diverse legal career, He has been practicing law for 20 years. In 1981, one year after graduating from Gannon University with a B.A. in Political Science, he worked for approximately ten years as a paralegal at the Queens County Legal Aid Society in the Criminal Defense Division in the State of New York. He was born in New York to Bahamian parents who first settled in Coconut Grove, Miami-Dade. He obtained his Juris Doctorate at St. John's University School of Law in New York City in 1990. He currently serves as an Ass. General Counsel-Senior Attorney in the Department of Juvenile Justice, Southern Region which covers Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, Palm Beach, Hendry, Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. He has prosecuted hundreds of status offenders and provided legal representation for the Department before the Bench on its responsibility in implementing services and reporting to the Court on juvenile delinquents. He has the ability to determine exactly how to distinguish a legal matter from those concerns which might be best addressed outside the judicial system. He is confident his legal skills will allow him to make judgments that realistically reflect community values when he serves on the Bench.
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Haccord Curry, Jr. Attorney Curry shares the belief that the courts in Broward County need to be diversified and that competent African American lawyers who have an obligation to serve the community should have a fair chance to serve on the bench. “No one can assure their actions will not be criticized. All that can be expected of any public official is that they do what they think is right for the right reason. That said, I would rely upon the law. Under the law we sometimes have some discretion to address specific and individual needs.” On the subject of judicial sentencing, Attorney Curry believes Judges have alternative methods of sentencing in some instances, like drug court, mental health court, and juvenile sanctions, and should make better use of alternative sentences. He says he has been perusing studies leading up to this year's “roll out” of the “Juvenile Justice System Improvement Program.” This is an evidence based sentencing initiative administered by the Department of Juvenile Justice and Georgetown University. It relies upon 25 years of data that the state has on sentencing offenders in the juvenile system. The data is used to determine the appropriate level of supervision a child offender needs. The new evidence-based sentencing strategy has cut residential placements in Florida in half over the last 5 years. He believes such an approach can be adapted and expanded to adult cases. Attorney Curry is proud to be the only African American Candidate on the ballot in Broward for Circuit Court, a fact which he hopes will be recognized positively by voters on Aug 30.
Attorney Roberson, born in Haiti, and a longtime resident of Miami-Dade, is a former Democratic member of the House of Representatives, representing District 104 from 2002 to 2010. Roberson's professional experience includes working as an attorney, Public Defender for the City of Boston, and Senior Assistant Attorney General for the City of Fort Lauderdale. She is a member of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Florida Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Florida Bar Association and Massachusetts Bar Association. She says in the trial court, justice depends not just on judges' knowledge of the law and ability to be fair and compassionate, but also, and most importantly, on judges' understanding of all the people who come before them. In Boston she attended and received her law degree from the New England School of Law, also in Massachusetts. As an Attorney, she has had the privilege of representing clients from all walks of life and will bring that experience with her to the bench. She will also bring to the bench, her character, strong work ethic, determination, commitment and dedication to public service. Her legal experience includes serving as an Assistant Public Defender in Roxbury, Massachusetts, defending indigent clients; an immigration attorney at the Haitian Refugee Center in Miami, Florida, representing Haitian Refugees; and senior Assistant Attorney General. She represented Florida in a broad range of legal matters involving abused and neglected children. “I've represented both sides of virtually all types of cases, including business transactions, contract disputes, family, juvenile, and real property law matters. I have never turned away a client who could not afford to pay me.” A primary objective of Roberson's candidacy is to address the lack of diversity in the court system. She shares the opinion that the lack of diversity on the bench is a threat to equal justice and the protection of people's rights, and believes judges should have varied background so they can better understand the circumstances of the litigants in their courts and render more informed decisions.
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Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival gets ready for Miami launch Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival launches this September in Miami for their first annual event. Supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the festival will take place from September 29th to October 2nd at the 'O Cinema Wynwood', and will showcase both short and feature films. The festival, which was founded by Third Horizon, is a Miami-based collective of Caribbean creatives whose first short film, "Papa Machete", had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014, and had its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015. In September, the festival's goal will be to celebrate and empower filmmakers from the Caribbean and its Diaspora. This year, Third Horizon is partnering with the Caribbean Film Academy, a Brooklyn-based not-forprofit whose mission is to support and distribute the work of Caribbean filmmakers, to host the festival. The duo believes, that as film production is becoming more democratic, a new generation of Caribbean filmmakers are now seizing the moment to bring
want to submit a film for the festival, here are the requirements; the deadline to enter via their website www. thirdhorizonfilmfestival.com, is August 12, 2016.
Caribbean stories to the screen. Also, with the current drive for diversity in film, the time has never been more apt for sharing these stories with the world. The Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival aims to highlight the filmmakers leading this charge, and to encourage other directors and filmmakers from outside the region to produce more work within the Caribbean. People from all over the region are welcomed to take part in the excitement and opportunity. If you
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Vision hits Billboard with “Right Time”
Henderson receives lifetime achievement award
Jamaican recording artiste, Vision was certainly at ‘the right place, at the right time,’ landing himself on the Billboard Hot Singles chart at the No. 5 spot with his hit single, “Right Time.”
Prominent Dominican musician Gordon Henderson will receive a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Caribbean Music Awards to be held in France on October 8.
The single features upcoming recording artist, Jemere Morgan, who is also the son of Morgan Hertiage’s Gramps Morgan. Vision released his track in South Florida with Jamdiggy Records in 2015, and the hit song is rapidly gaining popularity within the South Florida Caribbean and Latin communities. “This is a dream come true,” said Vision. “All the sweat and hard work has finally paid off. Even though there is still a lot of work to be done to get my name and my music out there, this is of course a major milestone in my career and I hope to continue to making hit music for myself and my fans.”
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“It's always a tremendous encouragement to be awarded for one's achievements. I wish to thank all those who assisted along the way. The journey has never been solo,” said Henderson who lives in Paris. Henderson, who along with his group, Exile One, pioneered the Cadance Music, said he was delighted in receiving the award and would also be recognised at another event in the United States on September 24. The Caribbean Music Awards is the Martinique-based P2M Association headed by Mitch Zeline, a radio personality from the French island. The event is in its 10th year and this year it is being presented in a new format with one category, “The Lifetime Achievement Award” being presented to a number of different artistes and genres from various countries in the Caribbean.
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campaign. FIU students and Caribbean Americans, Millie Savoy and Stanford Rangeet said they have volunteered to be actively involved in the campaign. Rangeet said “I am ready to stuff envelopes, make robo phone calls, and walk door to door campaigning for Mrs. Clinton. She is the only sensible choice in this election.” Savoy said, she's concerned South Florida's black voters won't turn out in large numbers, “as some take it for granted that since the region has a large percentage of Democratic
voters, their vote doesn't matter. For Hillary to win this state we mustn't only target Democrats, but also influence independent voters to vote Democrat. A lot of work is needed.” Simone Ward, Florida director for Clinton's campaign, said South Florida is extremely important to Clinton's strategy to win Florida, “the largest and most important battle state in the presidential elections. The diverse population of South Florida …are represented by, and is critical to this campaign.” Although polls show strong support by black voters for Clinton, the national campaign
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and isn't just finding the region on a map.” Huntington-Walker says she also supports Clinton for her stance on immigration reform and her recognition of the contribution Caribbean immigrants have made “to the melting pot that's America.” “She supports a pathway to legalization for the undocumented … and Caribbean immigrants who are here legally to become US citizens, and an overhaul of the US immigration system to foster faster family reunification.”
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Free program gets youth involved in aviation The City of Miramar welcomes a summer of learning and high flying adventure as Mayor Wayne Messam, in partnership with Kellstrom Defense Aerospace and South Florida Aviators Fly-In and Educational Expos Flight (S.A.F.E.E.), will host a one-day Summer Aviation Academy for youth in 5th through 12th grades. This free program will provide the opportunity to explore and experience all that aviation has to offer. Instructors will cover careers in aviation, along with safety procedures, after school programs and more. Participants will pilot planes from flight simulators software,
direct aircraft as air traffic controllers, learn about the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) organization and more. “This is an outstanding Science Technology and Math (STEM) opportunity for our youth to expose them to the industry of aviation,” said Mayor Messam. “Miramar being the home of so many aviation companies provides an opportunity for our corporate partners to give back to the community.” Up to 125 participants will be accepted for the one-day program being held on Tuesday, July 26th from 9 a.m.to Noon at the Miramar
City Hall building, 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025. Only 35 students from that group will be selected to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Miami International Airport on Thursday, July 28th. “We are very pleased to support the City of Miramar and the SAFEE program. Talent and potential for our youth are limitless, especially through these educational academies. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the City of Miramar and supporting our community,” said Ruth Garcia, Director of Marketing & Communications for Kellstrom.
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Youth FORCE Program inspires youth to strive for greatness The Children Services Council of Broward County has a Youth FORCE after-school program intended to aid middle school students and to allow them to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum, as well as engage in activities that enhance their understanding of the community they live in and beyond.
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Golf Stream Middle School student Rashaud Marcelin believes that the program keeps students engaged and enjoys attending, because “every year there's something new and it keeps me intrigued, it keeps me wanting more.” Rashaud has taken a hold of all the advantages and opportunities of the youth coalition by giving back to his local residents, speaking to senior citizens and reading to younger children. He says that going out into the community helps to build it stronger which is a passion of his. Rashaud is known by all as having a strong spirit and love for helping people. “He is very helpful, there's nothing that he would not do for anybody.” says his mother, Lathoya. The Youth FORCE programs provide atrisk middle school students with year-round services designed to improve self-esteem, develop skills; and increases access to community resources in order to promote both current and future successes. Because of his goal of being a school administrator and police officer, the organization skills that are enforced by the program have helped him to start applying those habits into his daily life. Each Youth FORCE program includes case management, cultural enrichment activities, counseling, academic services and supports, pregnancy and drug prevention education, and community service learning activities. Additional program components may include mentoring, employability skills training, health and fitness activities, life skills instruction and violence prevention. Rashaud's mother had expressed her gratitude for the volunteers and organizers of the program for all the achievements that her son has made since joining. “The program has impacted us a lot; it has given us a lot of togetherness. Whether we need help with food, we need help with our light bill, or we need help with clothing for Rashaud…it's really wonderful and I really appreciates them.” said Lathoya.
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are expected to arrive in town on Friday, with Barbados Tridents expected Sunday, July 24. The Guyana Amazon Warriors are expected to arrive on Monday, ahead of the St. Lucia Zouks and Trinidad and Tobago's Knight Riders who are expected to arrive on July 27th. The historic leg of Hero CPL fixtures will are as follows: Thursday July 28 – Guyana Amazon Warriors v Barbados Tridents at 7pm, Friday July 29 - St Kitts & Nevis Patriots v Trinbago Knight Riders at 7pm. On Saturday July 30 the
St. Lucia Zouks vs Jamaica Tallawahs will be played at noon and the Barbados Tridents vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at 4pm, Sunday July 31. The Trinbago Knight Riders vs. St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots will play at noon and the Jamaica Tallawahs vs the St. Lucia Zouks match will be at 4 pm. In Wednesday’s victory over the Tridents, it was an explosive innings from Chadwick Walton, and runs from Kumar Sangakkara and Rovman Powell allowing the Tallawahs to post their highest total of Hero CPL 2016 in a game that was shorted as a result of a rain storm. The Tridents chase slowed
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with the only bright spark being another half century for Nicholas Pooran who continues to impress fans and teammates. The contest was reduced to 18 overs a side, but once the skies had cleared, Chadwick Walton scored at a frightening lick. The Tallawahs lost Chris Gayle early but Walton made up for it with a 97, painfully close to his first ever T20 hundred. Walton shared a partnership of 127 runs with Sangakkara, the best stand for the Tallawahs at this year's Hero CPL. The score was at 44-3 with the required rate already up to nearly 13 an over with Nicholas Pooran and Shoaib Malik at the crease and they needed a significant partnership from those two
batsmen to bring them back into the contest. When Malik departed 11 runs later the Tridents needed a miracle from captain Kieron Pollard to stave off defeat. It was too much even for Pollard who was dismissed by Dale Steyn in his last match for the Tallawahs before he too leaves, and the paceman finished with figures of 4-27, picking up his 200th T20 wicket in the process. Pooran continued to impress for the Tridents as he scored the fastest ever fifty for the Barbados Tridents, but there was too much for the 20year-old to do on his own. He was eventually run out for 51 from 25 as the Tridents stumbled to a 36 run defeat.
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Cerone White The Cayman Islands Under 17 Boys Football Team traveled to Sunrise, Florida last Tuesday in preparation for the Group 2 matches of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under 17 World Cup Qualifiers. The matches kick off on July 20th, and runs through July 24th. “One of the main reasons that we take them to a camp like this,” says head coach Ernie Seymour, aka Coach Gillie, “is to take them away from the distractions that they have at home, and build camaraderie.” The training camp funded exclusively by the Ministry of Community Affairs, Youth and Sports, consisted of a U-17 Boys team comprised of 24 players and six staff members, including former Jamaican and Cayman Islands national coach who served on the CONCACAF Technical Committee, Carl Brown, the former Reggae Boyz teammate turned manager.
“I am looking forward to what the boys will do in the CFU tournament,” said Brown. “They are training hard and it will pay off.” Scout/coordinator for local games against Caribbean teams, Valney Brown, said “I'm seeing them for the first time and I am very much impressed with them, there are two members of the team that I have called College coaches about immediately, because they stand out…”
After training is concluded, four teammates will be eliminated as the squad moves on to represent at the U-17 World Cup Qualifiers. During the tournament, the team will play Aruba, Puerto Rico, and Haiti with the champions from each group advancing to the final round of the CFU U-17 World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for Sept. 18-25. Teams that are victorious will be eligible for the CONCACAF U-17 World Cup Qualifiers in February 2017.
The General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association, Derrick Gordon, will be seeking a second term as president of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), in general elections scheduled to be held in Miami on Saturday. Derrick says he is confident of retaining his position as president , stating that the majority of delegates at the election will vote in his favor. “I think I have the majority at the moment which is the most important thing. But, elections are funny.” Derrick said. “We have some maybes (that) I am working on to take me even further in, but I am optimistically confident of returning”. The Antiguan is facing a challenge from David John-Williams, president of the Trinidad & Tobago Football Association, as well as from US Virgin Islands president Hillaren Frederick. Derrick's bid to retain the Caribbean top job in football comes amid a pending appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), in which he is challenging a FIFA ruling which barred him from contesting the CONCACAF election back in April.
TRACK & FIELD
Team UK gains help from Caribbean track stars Delano Williams, Former Munro College sprint champion, has been named in the 80 member Great Britain squad heading to the Rio Olympic Games next month. Winning a bronze medal at the European Championships in Amsterdam, Holland last weekend, gave the young track star a great advantage after winning with a time of 3
Williams
minutes and 01.44 seconds. The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Junior champion in
the 200 meter in 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, missed the Great Britain Trials held three weeks ago but was included in the team for the European Championships for the relays. Williams was part of the UK team that won the bronze medal at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing last year with Jamaica just shortly behind. In the US Collegiate season at Louisiana State University Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake was named by the British Olympic Association to the 80-person track and field team as well after running a personal best, a time of 19.95
seconds, second fastest time ever by a Briton. Mitchell-Blake will compete in the 200 meter and has been included in the 4x100 meter relay team joining fourteen athletes with LSU ties, in the 2016 Olympic Games, becoming the school's ninth track and field athlete to earn a trip to Rio de Janeiro. Mitchell-Blake will also be in the 4x100-meter relay pool. He is the third athlete who competed this past season for LSU to make the Games, joining Fitzroy Dunkley, who will represent Jamaica, and Canadian Chanice Chase.
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