National Weekly June 8, 2017

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A sendoff fit for a king The Racer's Grand Prix on June 10 in Kingston, Jamaica will mark Usain Bolt's last race in his country.

Godspeed Usain!

Godspeed Usain His finale will be at Jamaica's National Stadium where he will be joined by a number of outstanding athletes such as Australian Sally Pearson, 100 meters hurdles gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics; David Rudisha of Kenya, twotime 800 meters Olympic and World Championships gold medalist; and South African Wade Van Niekerk gold medalist at last year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Van Niekerk, who set a new world record of 43.03 seconds for the 400 meters in Rio, told the Jamaica Observer newspaper that it is important he and other athletes honor Bolt.

“It's a massive privilege to be here and pay respect for what he (Bolt) has done for track and field and we are looking forward to see his final year and support him all the way for what he has done for us as athletes and the way he has inspired us. He has been massive,” said Van Niekerk, who has trained in Jamaica with Bolt.

Bolt, 30, is expected to hang up his spikes at the World Championships in London in Samuels Oliver August. The Pearson

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lanky sprinter holds the world records for 100 meters (9.58 seconds) and 200 meters (19.19 seconds).

He won the sprint double at the last three

Olympics.

This is the second Racer's Grand Prix which is organized by his Racer's Track Club.

Van Niekerk

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LA SECTION HAITIENNE

ENTERTAINMENT

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FAREWELL CAPTAIN: JAMAICAN SOCCER LEADER DIES A3

HAITIAN PRESIDENT URGES HAITI TO PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON A9

‘DELCITA’ RETURNS TO FLORIDA AS ‘CORPRAL DEL’ B3

BECKHAM GETS GO AHEAD PASS FROM MIAMI-DADE B9

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Taste of Jerk Champion Congratula ons to Yardies Restaurant, winner of the Taste of Jerk contest at VP Records Retail in Jamaica, New York. Contributed

Costumed Beauty Royal Gale from Brooklyn, New York gets the crowd lively at the recent Caribbean305 at Jungle Island, presented by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Associa on (CHTA). Photo credit: Mark James/Maysphotovideo Caribbean American Heritage: A History of Achievers Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness and Vice Mayor Beam Furr celebra ng Caribbean-American Heritage Month at a recent Commission Mee ng, pose with the book that will be placed in the Broward County Library. Contributed

Girls Having Fun These lovely ladies are enjoying the lime at Caribbean 305. Photo credit: Mark James/Maysphotovideo

Feel Like Ge ng Down This couple shows off their moves at the recent Caribbean 305 at Jungle Island. Photo credit: Mark James/Maysphotovideo

Welcoming Southwest Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief and Belize American Chamber of Commerce Board Member Rishma Eckert at the recent Southwest Airlines ribbon-cu ng to celebrate Ft. Lauderdale airport's newest Terminal. Contributed

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Celebra ng Ruseau's High School's 240th Anniversary (l-r) Colin Rigg, Sharon Rigg Vickers, and Caroline Drummond, at Harvest Time Church in Hollywood. Contributed

Golf in Miramar Pre-Father's Day tee off at Miramar City Hall with Commissioner Maxwell Chambers.

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Women of Kulture Awardees and sponsors at the 1st Annual Maxi & Mimosa Brunch honoring nine women from varying cultures – Africa, Asia, Barbados, Brazil, Guyana, Hai , Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and USA. Contributed

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Farewell Captain Brash Jamaican soccer leader dead at 67 Captain Horace Burrell, 67, President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) died on Tuesday, June 6 in Florida, after being stricken with cancer last year.

Since 1994, Burrell served as president of the JFF, except for the period 2003-2007, but was reelected in 2007. However, he’ll probably be best remembered for his leadership in having Jamaica’s team, the Reggae Boyz, make its historic debut in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.

For the past several months, Burrell had been receiving treatment at the John Hopkins Cancer Treatment Center in Baltimore, Maryland but traveled to Jamaica intermittently to oversee the country’s soccer program.

During Jamaica’s historic campaign for the 1998 soccer World Cup, many people were introduced to the brash, egotistic Captain Burrell. Among those who were closest to the captain and knew him best was Carl Brown, former head coach of Jamaica’s soccer team.

Brown told National Weekly he knew Burrell from he (Burrell) managed the Jamaica Defense Force soccer team in the Jamaican domestic competition in 1988. Brown said, “He was very boastful about the army team, he believed they were invincible. When you played the army you played Captain Burrell.”

While Brazilian Rene Simoes is largely credited with motivating the Reggae Boyz to their historic berth in France nineteen years ago, Brown insists they could not have qualified

Horace Burrell with former Head Coach Rene Simoes

“He had a self-belief that was remarkable; he literally made that program work because of his will to succeed.”

– Carl Brown

Horace Burrell shares a joke with Carl Brown and former Jamaica Head Coach, Winfried Schaefer

without Burrell’s bravado.

“He had a self-belief that was remarkable; he literally made that program work because of his will to succeed,” said Brown. “When you hear talk about the lack of money with the program now, in ’95 we had no money but there was a will to succeed.”

Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, Burrell was a high-school teacher before joining the air wing of the JDF. Soccer was always his passion and while in the army, he was appointed treasurer of the JFF.

Horace Burrell

Along with Trinidadian Austin “Jack” Warner, Burrell was pivotal in the golden age of Caribbean soccer. Warner was president of CONCACAF (which governed the regional game), and Burrell vice-president, for most of the 1990s.

They were also senior members of FIFA, the governing organization for international soccer.

Burrell’s leadership style was seen by some as autocratic. He had several run-ins with Jamaican soccer officials including Brown who left the national program after a falling-out with Burrell.

Brown, who now lives and coaches in South Florida, believes although Burrell “overstayed his time” as JFF president, his contribution cannot be discredited.

“He stayed on and lost a little of what he created. He should have let go at some time but this was his legacy, his power base.”

Captain Horace Burrell is survived by three children. He was pre-deceased by a son.

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Earth-shattering!

Local Haitian woman shares her personal story on latest TPS extension

by Chely Paul

“I remember thinking that I might not make it, I prayed that God would get me out,” said 34year-old Brunette Joseph of West Palm Beach. Joseph has lived in South Florida since she was brought to America for emergency medical treatment for injuries sustained after being trapped under three stories of rubble from the horrific earthquake that shattered Haiti on January 12, 2010. An estimated 300,000 lives were lost.

Joseph, who was 27 years-old at the time, engaged and practicing as a Registered Nurse, was reviewing her report for the day when the hospital began to shake and collapse on her. Looking ahead to married life and thoughts of beginning a family, she had no idea how drastically her life would change. Joseph lost the use of her legs from an injury to her spine. Being in America offered the advanced treatment and rehabilitation she so desperately needed to have progressed into a highly functional and driven paraplegic.

“Haiti isn't equipped to facilitate people with the

limitations that I have,” said Joseph, pointing at her chair. “I love my country and have hopes to someday work and help people like myself who have suffered from traumatic events such as surviving natural disasters, but I think it should be my choice as to where I'd like to do that. Being in America has done so much for me and my family.”

Now working as a customer service representative for a Haitian cable company, Joseph plans to obtain her nursing license and work with patients with mental illness. However, the recent six-month extension of the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) by the Trump administration that has allowed her to legally work and live in this country is quickly coming to an end.

The TPS was granted to 50,000 Haitians who were affected by the horrific earthquake. Under the administration of President Barack Obama, they were granted eighteen-month extensions.

The comparatively short extension by President Trump has made Joseph's plans seemingly impossible if she is forced to return to Haiti.

“I can only rely on God and whatever his decision is for me, he kept me alive and I can only hope that he helps the people in office to understand why this decision to send us back isn't the right one.

I plan on making a difference in this world, I just need to be allowed the chance to do so.”

Brunette Joseph

“Haiti isn't equipped to facilitate people with the limitations that I have. I love my country and have hopes to someday work and help people like myself who have suffered from traumatic events such as surviving natural disasters, but I think it should be my choice as to where I'd like to do that. Being in America has done so much for me and my family.” – Joseph

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Should governments monitor social media, and why?

Elvis: St. Kitts-Nevis/Miami Gardens – Yes, I think they should to help to determine early illegal activities based on what is being said in certain circles. It helps to make a determination as to what areas to look at. It should also be done for both positive things for the government, and negative things. In monitoring, you should be able to use what is being said against the government, as opposed to what is being said for the government; it should be impartial. So I think monitoring is not a bad idea.

Jason: American/Pembroke Pines – I don't believe governments should monitor social media because I see it as sort of invasive and as a loss of privacy. If governments started monitoring what we put on social media, it would take away our freedom to express ourselves how we see fit and instead sway others to refrain from expressing themselves. I also believe there is a myriad of other things the government should monitor instead of social media.

Briana: Dominican-American/Weston – Government should monitor social media but only have limited power with the information they obtain. A lot of times social media hold clues when acts of terror might occur so securing this information would be beneficial to America as a whole. However, they should only act on accounts which seem to threaten society and nothing else that may be personal.

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Lian: Jamaican-American/Miami – Governments monitoring social media is without a doubt an invasion of privacy. Traditionally in countries where citizens have had limited or monitored access to social media, like China, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, the government has used this information against its citizens. In most cases the information was used to help repress those who opposed the regime. This ability threatens the right to protect, and the right to free speech.

Natasha: Jamaican/Miramar – Government should not monitor its citizens' social media accounts unless there is an issue of national security or other security risks. Social media is a platform used to engage in dialogue with friends and family members. The fear is that government might use the power and authority to penalize people who might have comments of dissent.

This could cause a chain reaction of a closed society that lacks free speech.

Patricia: Jamaican/Miramar – The government more than likely is monitoring social media in many cases. It is difficult to just say yes, because we are a free country and have the right to free speech. But I am realistic to know that for our own safety, the government must monitor social media.

Alaña: Jamaican-American/Miami – There should be a level of privacy on social media but sometimes there are blatant things on social media that cannot be ignored. People put things on social media that could help prevent so many things if they were taken into consideration. In my opinion, some social media accounts should be monitored, just in case.

Keel: Jamaica/Lauderhill – Yes & No! Yes, because criminals tend to be stupid and post all their criminal activities online for the world to see. In those instances, law enforcement should be seeking evidence from these particular pages or profiles only. However, I don't believe the government should be monitoring social media without a search warrant. I think they should apply the same process of investigation to the social media that they do with your personal property such as your car, home, safe, etc.

Justin: Jamaican/Ft. Lauderdale – Social media should be selectively monitored. “Bad people” use social media too, therefore the government will be able to monitor their activities and possibly thwart a major catastrophe. Privacy as we know it is now a thing of the past. The safe approach is to always think that anything posted “privately” could be eventually exposed.

Miami Parking Authority CITY OF MIAMI OFF- STREET PARKING BOARD OPENING The City of Miami/Department of Off-Street Parking is seeking candidates for a vacant posi on on the Off-Street Parking Board.

According to the requirements established in the City of Miami Charter Sec on 23, “Each member of the Board shall either reside or have his/her principal place of business in the city and shall be an individual of outstanding reputa on for integrity, responsibility and business ability, but no officer or employee of the city shall serve as a member of the Board while employeed as such officer or employee of the city.”

“The Board shall have the powers, du es and responsibili es customarily invested in the Board of Directors of a private corpora on, and shall exercise supervisory control over the opera on of the offstreet parking facili es of the city, and all acts of the Department and of the Execu ve Director with respect to such facili es shall be subject to the approval of the Board. Board mee ngs are tradi onally held once a month, with excep on to special mee ngs of the Board, as they may deem necessary.”

Please submit all resumes and direct all inquiries to Arthur Noriega, Chief Execu ve Officer or email it to: Anoriega@miamiparking.com.

The deadline for submission is 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2017.

Interviews by the Board of the selected applicants, are scheduled to commence at 1:00 p.m. on June 29, 2017.

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Kudos to South Florida mayors for acting independently There is much local, national and international criticism of the recent White House decision for the United States to withdraw from the Paris Accord --- the international agreement reached by all but two nations in 2015 to limit rising global temperatures by reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.

The accord was reached, ironically, on the initiative of the US, under the Obama administration, based on scientific evidence of potential dangers of changes in the globe's climate. It's therefore bizarre and inconceivable that the US has made the decision to withdraw.

However, the decision was made.

Since January with the advent of a new administration, a series of executive orders have been issued from the White House countering the general interests of the nation, and, particularly, those of several states. These orders are pushing some states to act independently of federal policies.

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the letter inform him that the mayors “will continue to lead,” and are committed to increasing investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. “If the President wants to break the promises made to our allies enshrined in the historic Paris Agreement, we'll build and strengthen relationships around the world to protect the planet from devastating climate risks,” portions of the letter stated.

It's hoped more South Florida mayors and elected officials will join in the recently founded US Conference of Mayor's Climate Protection

from climate change and rising sea is, should a tropical storm or hurricane impact South Florida from the west it could cause devastating storm surges that affects lives and property in coastal cities.

To protect regions of Florida from the real, potential danger of climate change it will need more than the involvement of city and county mayors. Climate change, it should be reiterated, cannot be treated as a political partisan issue. It's going to also need the nonpartisan commitment of Florida's Congressional Delegation, Florida's Governor and the State legislature.

People will die in South Florida from floods, extreme heat and other adverse weather conditions if politicians dither believing that “climate change is a hoax.” The state government in Tallahassee has not been very proactive toward matters related to climate change and global warming, despite the signs. However, Florida is poised for elections next year to elect a new governor.

Let notice be served from now that candidates seeking to be elected to this position must demonstrate definitive plans to protect Florida from the impact of climate change as a basis for securing votes.

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This includes states ensuring their residents are provided with affordable healthcare and sustaining Medicare for the poor; providing sanctuary for some undocumented residents and their families; provision of other social services like meals for seniors and affordable housing.

Now, in reaction to the White House's decision to leave an international agreement to cope with the negative aspects of climate change, there are very encouraging early indications that governors and mayors are emboldened to act proactively and protect their states and cities.

Special kudos must be made to South Florida mayors including those of Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach, Miami, Delray Beach and West Palm Beach, who signed and submitted a letter to President Trump. The frank contents of

Agreement. It is extremely important that regional mayors act outside of the questionable White House policy where climate change is concerned. There's no doubt the coast of South Florida is in danger from global warming.

Almost every time there's a full moon, the coast adjacent to the ocean reveals the effect of climate change. The phenomenon called King Tide, resulting from rising sea level, floods streets and properties along the coast from Palm Beach to Miami-Dade County.

The rising sea level has been particularly bad along the coastline in Miami Beach. Nonetheless, Florida's Governor Rick Scott disagrees that Florida and South Florida, in particular, are in danger from climate change.

One of the more potential dangers and fears

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A Dollar goes a long way Once mocked, they are booming

by Garth A. Rose

There was a time when some South Floridians scoffed at shopping at dollar stores. However, as more families struggle with relatively low incomes they are turning to these low-price bargain stores.

And, as the demand for bargains increase, dollar stores have sprung up across the region. They include national chains like Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar.

Dollar Tree currently has over 90 stores in South Florida. Florida is one of their largest markets, second only to California.

Today's discount retail has come far from its past of mangy products and dinky layouts. Many discount chains have overhauled their stores, including larger food selections, more health and cosmetic products and even pharmaceutical services.

“The image of dollar stores has changed dramatically over the years,” says consumer analyst Paula Dalton of West Kendall. “Dollar stores are now reputable enterprises, and similar to the Woolworth chain of the past. There are over 30,000 dollar stores in the US today, a 25 percent growth rate since 2011. This exceeds the growth of WalMart which has grown some 20 percent since 2011.”

Dalton notes however that it's the availability of dramaticallyreduced prices that attracts new clients – often millennials setting up house, and shoppers who previously shunned dollar stores for traditional retailers.

“The attractive prices dollar stores offer has a strong pull on customers,” says Dalton. “Plus, the quality of their merchandise has improved. These stores denitely meet the needs of customers with limited cash in their pockets.”

Dalton predicts that competition from these discount stores could weaken sales from traditional retail and department stores. “To be profitable, most of the traditional stores catering to local consumers will need to cut prices to attract shoppers. This is what dollar stores do.”

Miami resident, Tammy Saunds, said in the past she mocked her

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A Dollar Tree store in Miami.

sisters for shopping regularly at dollar stores, but now confesses to be a regular customer.

“These stores now have such a wide variety of goods of improved quality, that meets the needs of people who are hurting financially.” says Saunds.“I now purchase toiletries, snacks and kitchen-ware at dollar stores.”

This recent boom seems like a renaissance for the typical American discount store, originally known as “dime stores”, which have a long history of serving consumers during harsh economic times since the 19th century.

Dime stores grew in popularity after the American Civil War, selling a variety of inexpensive goods, meeting the demands of consumers who couldn't afford the high inflationary prices of wartime.

$1 million donation made to Miami-Dade schools Two Miami-Dade County public high schools received a big donation Wednesday in memory of six-year-old King Carter, who was killed last year in a shooting.

The anonymous $1 million donation is one of the largest donations in Miami-Dade County Public Schools history.

The generous gift was made in hopes of saving the lives of teenagers in memory of the young boy.

"She said, 'Alberto, I want to make what will probably be the single biggest investment into an educational program in the Liberty City area,'" MDCPS superintendent King Alberto Carvalho said. "It's great to give an opportunity to dozens and dozens of students, not two or three years down the line, but beginning in August of 2017."

The donation will fund the King Carter Academy of Trade and Logistics, which will open this fall at Miami Northwestern Senior High School.

It will also help develop the current program at Miami Central Senior High School. The program gives hundreds of students the opportunity to get training and internships that could lead to jobs at the airport or the Port of Miami.

"I'm thankful and I'm very blessed that, you know, we can reach out to other kids and let them have an opportunity that my child didn't because his life was cut. He wasn't able to finish first grade," King's mother, Monica Smith, said.

Police said King was fatally shot February 20, 2016, in the parking lot of his Northwest MiamiDade apartment building. They said he was the victim of an online feud between teenagers that ended in gunfire as King walked to buy candy.

Three teenagers, Leonard Adams, Irwen Presley and Tamar Teems, were charged for King's killing.

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Haitian president urges country to prepare for Hurricane Season Haiti has called on stakeholders to pool resources as the country launched its preparation for the sixmonth Atlantic Hurricane Season that ends in November.

President Jovenel Moise, during a recent ceremony, said it was necessary to continue “to raise (the) awareness of the population of the threats that will bring the first six months for their personal safety and of their property.

I therefore call on all sectors to continue efforts for a pooling of resources. I encourage state and civil society actors to come together and redouble their vigilance,” he said, adding “I will be at your side with the entire government to accompany you throughout this worrying period.”

While he welcomed efforts of the State and its partners, in particular the World Meteorological Organization, for establishing the Hydrometeorological Unit of Haiti, Moïse insisted on the need to give each citizen messages and positive role models to adopt during the season.

Last year, Hurricane Matthew killed hundreds of people throughout Haiti with most of the deaths occurring in towns and fishing villages around the southern coast. Many were killed by falling trees, flying debris and swollen rivers.

Jamaican police probe Haitian gun find The police in Jamaica are trying to determine how a gun, belonging to the Haitian police ended up in Kingston.

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The police report that early Sunday, the police received reports of a gun battle between rival gangs in sections of the Corporate Area. During an operation the police recovered an AK47 rifle. The words Police National D'Haiti" are inscribed on it.

The police, in the meantime, are trying to contact two residents from East Kingston who they believe can assist them in their investigation into the upsurge in crime in the area.

The police authorities in Jamaica have consistently said that Haiti is a major source of guns and ammunitions for gangs.

Haitian American politician wants more TPS time for undocumented Haitians

Bourdeau Love

A Haitian-American Congressman, Ludmya Bourdeau Love, is urging the US to extend by a further year the Temporary Protected States (TPS) for undocumented Haitians living here.

Last month, US Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly, announced a sixmonth extension of the TPS effective July 23.

However, Love says Washington should add another year to the deportation delay of Haitian TPS beneficiaries, as Haiti is still struggling to recover.

"While I am pleased that the administration granted an extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, I am not convinced six months is sufficient.

"The administration claims that conditions in Haiti have measurably improved. But after working with Utah-based Operation Underground Railroad and coordinating with fellow members on the Terrorism and Illicit Financing subcommittee, evidence indicates that the country still faces significant challenges,” she said.

Love recalled that a cholera epidemic, food crisis and slow recovery from the earthquake and the impact of Hurricane Matthew in 2016, show that refugees deserve a longer break before being sent back to their country of origin.

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GraceKennedy hosts four Jamaicans for cultural internships

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GraceKennedyLimited, one of Jamaica's leading private sector businesses, will host four university students from the Jamaican Diaspora for a month-long professional and cultural internship.

Tianna Thomas of Brock University in Canada, Menelik Graham from Princeton University, Matthew Robinson of Georgetown University and Cleveland Douglas of Imperial College in the United Kingdom, will participate in a July 5-August 7 program “designed to immerse them in the Jamaican culture.”

“A big part of the success is the support we receive from our partners. We are excited to announce that Caribbean Airlines has agreed to come on board this year as the official airline partner. This will ensure that our Birthright Interns start their cultural immersion from the minute they board the flight,” said Caroline Mahfood, Executive Director of GraceKennedy Foundation.

The GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme is a cultural and professional internship designed to reconnect second and third generation Jamaican university students living in the USA, Canada and the UK with their Jamaican heritage. It started in 2004 and after a break in 2008, was reinstated in 2014 with four interns arriving in Jamaica in July, 2015.

There were more than 48 applicants this year.

Celebrating women of 'Kulture' With June celebrated as Caribbean Heritage Month, KUO Magazine's Woman of Kulture in association with Caribbean Professionals Alliance, presented the inaugural Maxi and Mimosa Woman of Kulture Brunch on June 4.

The event took place at Brio Tuscan Grille in Winter Park, Florida.

Attendees discussed topics that affect women, including cancer, domestic violence and child abuse. They spoke about personal experiences and ways to inspire women in their communities and respective countries.

Mea Allman, founder/chairperson and Donna Morton (co-chair) honored nine women. They are: Christy O Lynch (Africa), Coco Johnston (Asia), Tricia Simpson (Barbados), Liaz Rodriguez (Brazil), Anitia Singh (Guyana), Chrystelle Jean (Haiti) who was crowned Miss Woman of Kulture 2017-2018; Sasha Watson (Jamaica), Vianne Floyd (Trinidad) and Sue Thompson (United States).

According to Allman, “These women possessed such great strength, courage, faith and most of all, their pride in their culture. After hearing the many stories and also being a victim of being bullied for how I looked, I redefine what my motto would be and that is, 'Woman of Kulture is a Giver of Life, I am the Heart and Soul of my family, I'm not

Tricia Simpson of Barbados (left), an honoree at the June 4 Maxi and Mimosa Woman of Kulture Brunch at Winter Park, with her daughter, Amina

Anita Singh from Guyana, an honoree at the June 4 Maxi and Mimosa Woman of Kulture Brunch at Winter Park

defined by the Color my Skin, or the Texture of my Hair, nor how I speak with my cultural accents. I define who I am, who I want to be, and how I want people to see me when I stand tall in my community, in my faith and most in my culture. I am a Women of Kulture in that I do'!”

New challenges in US visa application process

by Garth A. Rose US officials have approved a new questionnaire form which some applicants for US visas are required to complete when submitting their applications at consulates. Under the new federal immigration policy, consular officers can request visa applicants to complete the additional questionnaire – Form DS-5535.

Weston-based immigration attorney, Caroly Pedersen, told National Weekly it's estimated that likely only 0.5 percent of travelers (roughly 65,000 people annually) will be selected for further immigration scrutiny.

State Department officials say in order to implement the federal government's goal of “extreme vetting”, Consular officers are authorized to request this

The new questionnaire requires applicants to provide information related to: Ÿ All social media handles used during the past five years Ÿ Phone numbers and email addresses used over the past five years Ÿ Fifteen years of travel history, with detail on the sources of funding for your travel Ÿ Fifteen years of address and employment history Ÿ Details on all passport numbers held, along with country of issuance Ÿ Names, dates of birth for all siblings and children Ÿ Names, dates of births of all current and former spouses.

additional voluntary information, when they believe “that such information is required to confirm identity or conduct more rigorous national security vetting.”

However, while completing the form is voluntary, applicants who refuse to provide the information will likely have their visa applications denied.

Proponents of additional vetting measures argue that it's a step in the right direction to protect Americans. However, Pedersen and other opponents argue innocent travelers will be put on the spot to remember every trip they took in the past 15 years, social media site they registered for, and used in the past 5-years.

Opponents also believe requesting more information will inevitably increase consular waiting times and cause visa processing delays.

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June is designated Caribbean Heritage Month.

Caribbean National Weekly hails persons of West Indian heritage.

Caribbean to the core A chat with DJ Papa Keith Even though he was born in Brooklyn, New York, Disc Jockey Papa Keith is not afraid to acknowledge his Caribbean heritage. In fact, he believes it is something Caribbean-Americans should do more.

“We've played a significant role in building this nation and don't get enough recognition. I make it clear where I'm from every chance I get,” he said in an interview with National Weekly.

Papa Keith's parents are from Trinidad and Tobago.

They have lived in the United States since the late 1960s but ensured their son was always in tune with his roots.

Born Keith Walcott, he hosts PM Drive/Afternoon on 103.5 The BEAT in South Florida. The station is dominated by hip hop but Papa Keith manages to slip in some Caribbean flavor.

“I play Sean Paul, Wayne Wonder, Bunji (Garlin), Serani…all of the songs that crossed over,” he said, adding that his favorite artists are Sizzla and Machel Montano.

Though he is known for music, Papa Keith points to interviewing President Barack Obama on his show last November as a career highlight.

Papa Keith in studio

Papa Keith with patrons at People Matter Fest

We've played a signicant role in building this nation and don't get enough recognition. I make it clear where I'm from every chance I get, – Papa Keith They discussed matters affecting young people and solutions for problems that affect an evolving American society.

“That was a big deal for me…it made my family proud,” he said.

While his roots are in St. James, Trinidad, Papa Keith admits Jamaica is the Caribbean country he visits most.

However, he is back in T&T twice a year for Carnival and Christmas.

As much as Caribbean-Americans have contributed to the modern American experience, Papa Keith notes those achievements are largely overlooked.

He points to a reason for this.

“I compare it with voting. Most politicians don't target young people because they don't vote. If we don't put our hands up we have no one to blame but ourselves,” he said.

– Howard Campbell

Papa Keith

Salute

King Sporty At the time of his death in January, 2015, singer/ songwriter King Sporty was unknown to most of his fellow Jamaicans. In South Florida, particularly Miami, he was a legend.

Even in his finest moment, Sporty was understandably overshadowed. He co-wrote Buffalo Soldier with Bob Marley, a big hit for the “Gong” back in 1979.

Interestingly, King Sporty (whose real name was Noel Williams) had a big hit in Jamaica in 1973 with the soul-inspired Thinking of You which remains a favorite on oldies radio, and dances, in his country.

The diminutive Sporty was born in Portland, Betty Wright a rural parish in eastern Jamaica. He started in music recording and working as a sound system selector for producer Clement “Coxson” Dodd in the mid-1960s before settling in Miami during the early 1970s.

He hung with the big names on the growing Miami music scene, including Henry Stone, founder and owner of TK Records, singers George and Gwen McRae and Betty Wright who became his wife.

King Sporty never limited his music. In addition to reggae, he recorded soul, R&B and even experimented with early EDM. Most importantly, he was also a pioneer for West Indian musicians who began laying down roots in South Florida during the 1980s and 1990s.

A Buffalo Soldier to the end.

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Andrea ‘Delcita’ Wright returns to South Florida with

Corpral Del

There will be good ole' Jamaican drama in South Florida this Father's Day weekend as Sunshine Theatre presents the return of Andrea `Delcita’ Wright in her new hit play Corpral Del.

It is the sequel to last year's hit production, Border Patrol. The two shows are scheduled for: June 17th at 8:00pm – North Miami Beach Performing Arts Center (17011 NE 19th Ave, N Miami Beach) June 18th at 7:00pm - Coral Springs Center for the Arts (2855 Coral Springs Dr. Coral Springs)

Andrea ‘Delcita’ Wright

Corpral Del follows Delcita after she is kicked out of the police force. She finds love and has marital hopes. It's rib-tickling roots theater at its best.

Wright wrote and produced Corpral Del which co-stars Christopher McFarlane, Deon Silvera, Trudy

Campbell and Ruschiene Diedrick. It is directed by David Tulloch.

Pre-show entertainment will come from singer Sasha Dias whose song Borrowed Time topped Jamaican music charts recently.

Tickets for Corporal Del are $50 VIP, $45 reserved seats and $40 for general seats. They are available from select West Indian outlets in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, the Coral Springs Box office or online at www.sunshinetheatrecompany.com.

A full house of fans, dignitaries and stars are expected at Jamaica's National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday for Usain Bolt's last race in his homeland.

When the sprint superstar laces up for his local swan song, he will do so to the music of two of reggae's biggest artists.

Organizers of the Racer's Grand Prix have requested that Bolt enter the stadium to Dennis Brown's Here I Come. As he prepares to race, Freddie McGregor's I Was Born A Winner will be played.

Here I Come was Brown's signature. He bellowed the opening lines before every performance; known as the Crown Prince of Reggae, he died in July, 1999.

I Was Born A Winner is McGregor's take on Derrick Harriott's I Was Born A Loser (originally done by American soul group The Tams).

McGregor, who was Brown's close friend, told National Weekly that he is honored his song has been chosen.

“It come as a surprise but whoever come up with the idea is thinking,” she said. Bolt is one of the biggest names in sport and a track and field legend. He won the 100 and 200 meters at the last three Olympics and holds the world record (9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds) for both events.

A number of top international athletes will compete at Saturday's meet which is organized

by Bolt's Racers Track Club.

Bolt is expected to retire from track and field at the World Championships in London in August.

Dennis Brown

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR AIR BASE K-8 CENTER The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to award one Construction firm for the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) project:

PROJECT NO. 01442800 AIR BASE K-8 CENTER ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 12829 SW 272ND STREET MIAMI, FL 33032 BIDS DUE: Sealed bids will be received by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the project listed herein, until 2:00 P.M. local time. Thursday, the 6th day of July, 2017, at 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 650, Miami, Florida, following which time and place, or as soon there-after as the Board can attend to the same, the said bids will be publicly opened, read and tabulated in the Board Auditorium, Miami-Dade County School Board Administration Building, by an authorized representative of the Board. Award of the contract will be made to the lowest, pre-qualified responsible and responsive bidder for the actual amount bid considering base bid and accepted alternates (if any) as listed in the bidding documents. The Board will award the contract based upon the results of the tabulations as covered by applicable laws and regulations.

Bidders desiring to participate in this solicitation must be pre-qualified by the Board prior to submitting their bid in response to this solicitation. Contact the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Office of Economic Opportunity at (305) 995-1307 for information regarding Contractors' Pre-qualification procedures.

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this project will be accepted. All written communications must be sent to the Project Architect/Engineer, Lourdes Rodriguez (lourdes@rodriguezarchitects.com), Rodriguez Architects, 2121 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Coral Gables, Florida 33134.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE (Air Base K-8 Center): Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Air Base K-8 Center, on 12829 SW 272nd Street, Miami, Florida. There will be a sign-in period from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Potential bidders arriving after the fifteen (15) minute sign-in period will not be allowed to participate in this solicitation. Proposals submitted by firms not represented at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will not be considered.

BOARD POLICIES: Cone of Silence A Cone of Silence, pursuant to Board Policy 6325, shall commence with the issuance of this Legal Advertisement and shall terminate at the time the item is presented by the Superintendent to the appropriate Board committee immediately prior to the Board meeting at which the Board will award or approve a contract, reject all bids or responses, or take any other action that ends the solicitation and review process. Any violation of this rule shall be investigated by the Board's Inspector General and shall result in the disqualification of the potential applicant from the competitive solicitation process, rejection of any recommendation for award, or the revocation of an award to the vendor as being void, rendering void any previous or prior awards. The potential vendor or vendor's representative determined to have violated this rule, shall be subject to debarment.

General questions regarding the legal advertisement will be sent to the Office of Capital Improvement Projects via email at ocip@dadeschools.net, and a copy filed with the Clerk of the School Board at celiarubio@dadeschools.net (or at 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 311, Miami, Florida 33132), who shall make copies available to the public upon request.

Lobbyist Lobbyist requirements, pursuant to Board Policy 8150, shall be applicable to this solicitation and all proposers and lobbyists shall strictly conform to, and be governed by, the requirements set forth therein. Contact the Clerk of the School Board for additional information.

Vendor and Employment Preference Local-Vendor Preference, pursuant to Board Policy 6320.05, shall apply to this solicitation. Based on Board policy, Local Business means a vendor or business that has a valid business tax receipt, issued by a jurisdiction located in MiamiDade County, that has either (1) its headquarters, manufacturing facility, or locally-owned franchise located within the legal boundaries of Miami Dade County, for at least twelve (12) months, or (2) has an office with a street address within the boundaries of Miami-Dade County for at least twenty-four (24) months, calculated from the bid or proposal opening date. Post office boxes are not verifiable and shall not be used for the purpose of establishing said physical address. In order to be considered for local preference, vendors must provide a copy of their business tax receipt and the Local Business Affidavit of Eligibility with their proposal. Proposers who fail to submit the required documents will not be considered for Vendor Preference.

Jessica Lunsford Act The successful proposer(s) shall fully comply with the State of Florida's House Bill 1877 “Jessica Lunsford Act” (JLA); FS 1012.465, 1012.32, 1012.467 & 1012.468 and Board Policy 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of all Employees (also refer to Board Policy 8475).

Ethics, Conflict of Interest and Anti-Fraud Proposers responding to this solicitation shall comply with the following ethics, conflict of interest and anti-fraud policies: - Board Policy 6460, Business Code of Ethics; - Board Policy 6460, Disclosure of Employment of Former School Board Employees; - Board Policy 8700, Anti-Fraud; and all related Board policies and procedures, as applicable Contractor Debarment Procedures Pursuant to Board Policy 6320.04, Contractor Discipline Procedures, debarred contractors are excluded from conducting business with the Board as agents, representatives, partners, and associates of other contractors, subcontractors or individual sureties.

Commercial Anti-discrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion Proposers responding to this solicitation shall comply with the following anti-discrimination policies: - Board Policy 6465, Commercial Anti-discrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion (proposers shall be required to certify compliance with Board Policy 6465); - Board Policy 1362.02, 3362.02 and 4362.02, Anti-discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedure; and - all related Board policies and procedures, as applicable SMBE & M/WBE Programs SMBE & M/WBE Programs, in accordance with Board Policy 6320.02 and the “Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program Administrative Procedures Manual” Board-approved May 8, 2014, shall be applicable to this solicitation. Contact the Office of Economic Opportunity at 305-995-1307 or OEO@dadeschools.net for list of certified firms.

Protest Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed and in the manner specified in Board Policy 6320 (Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements) or in accordance with FS Section 120.57(3) shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under FS Chapter 120.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The proposer acknowledges that all information contained in their RFQ Response is part of public domain as defined by the State of Florida Sunshine Law. Therefore, any information received is subject to public inspection and copying in accordance with FS 119. No action on the part of the proposer would create an obligation of confidentiality on the part of the School Board including, but not limited to, making a reference in the RFQ Response to trade secrets FS 812.081 and 815.045. It is recommended that potential proposers exclude from their response any information that, in their judgment, may be considered a trade secret.

Board policies, as amended from time to time, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/.

The successful proposer(s) shall fully comply with the State of Florida's House Bill 1877 “Jessica Lunsford Act” (JLA); FS 1012.465, 1012.32, 1012.467 & 1012.468 and Board Policy 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of all. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed and in the manner specified in Board Policy 6320 or in accordance with §120.57(3). Fla. Stat. (2014) shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

Pre-qualified bidders may obtain a CD of the documents for construction at no cost or a full set of printed documents for construction at the bidder's expense from the office of Thomas Printworks, Inc. 275 University Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33144, on and after June 5, 2017.

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Assistance levels have been established at: Air Base K-8 Center: MBE/SBE Mandatory Subcontracting Goals: 25% Construction and 20% Local Work Force, within a ten-mile radius.

Aspirational M/WBE Subcontracting Goals: 10% African American and 5% Women The Board reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools

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Living it up with Bob and Marcia

Talking life with

Marlon Asher

By Howard Campbell

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Ask most people about Trinidad and Tobago and it's certain they respond with something about Calypso and soca. Marlon Asher is an exception to that rule. From Enterprise in central Trinidad, the singer has been a reggae fan for most of his 43 years.

Tomorrow, South Florida gets to see him perform as part of the 'Life Of A Ghetto Youth Tour' at Central Broward Stadium.

Jamaican reggae star Sizzla, Pressure Buss Pipe of the US Virgin Islands, Izac King of Trinidad and American Ras Shiloh are also part of the show.

“A show like this gives me an opportunity to spread my music on this side of the US. I've got a lot of new songs and I'd love the people to hear them,” said Asher.

Some of those new songs are on Life Of A Ghetto Youth, a new album from Sizzla, due for release in July.

They include My Life and Holding On, as well as Mary Jane which is done with Sizzla, Pressure Buss Pipe and Izac King.

Marlon Asher is best known in the US to West Coast fans. He has collaborated on songs with Californian reggae and punk/reggae bands like Fortunate Youth (Pass The Herb) and Slightly Stoopid (2 AM Ganja Farmer).

The latter is a fresh take on Asher's first song, Ganja Farmer, released in 2005.

Born Marlon Sobers, Asher said he was weaned on the music of Dennis Brown, Bob Marley and the 'Chairman of the Board' himself, Frank Sinatra.

He was also inspired by the homegrown sounds of Lord Kitchener, Sparrow, Super Blue and Black Stalin.

He has released two albums to date --- Unconditional Love and Illusion.

Marlon Asher

Marlon Asher is best known in the US to West Coast fans. He has collaborated on songs with Californian reggae and punk/reggae bands like Fortunate Youth (Pass The Herb) and Slightly Stoopid (2 AM Ganja Farmer).

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DJ Khaled Instagram picture of Marlon Asher and Sizzla

Father’s Day Sunday, June 18, 2017 Starts: 7:00pm

n the summer of 1995, Marcia Griffiths and Bob Andy were experiencing career rebirths.

Griffiths was part of producer Donovan Germain’s successful Penthouse Records camp; Andy’s classic songs from the rocksteady era were given new life through a revival of that genre.

It was perfect timing for a show with the two former lovers and musical partners. That event took place at Razor’s Palace in Fort Lauderdale on July 9, 1995.

The show is recaptured on An Evening With …Bob Andy & Marcia Griffiths, a live album released in May by Upstairs Music, an independent company based in Fort Lauderdale.

Danny Breakenridge, head of Upstairs Music and a longtime friend of both artists, promoted the show. Twenty-two years later, he decided to release it as a double compact disc with twenty-four songs.

Fittingly, it closes with Andy’s version of Fire Burning which he did during the early 1970s.

Griffiths covered it with much success for Germain twenty years later.

Breakenridge told National Weekly that there was a capacity audience at Razor’s Palace which was co-owned by former Jamaican heavyweight contender Donovan ‘Razor’ Ruddock and singer Winston Dias.

“A number of things went right that night but the crowd response and how Bob and Marcia interacted with the audience stood out,” he said.

Andy and Griffiths performed songs from the rocksteady era such as Too Experienced and I’ve Got To Go Back Home (Andy) and Mark My Word, Melody Life and Truly (Griffiths).

They did their hit duets including Young, Gifted and Black and Really Together.

An Evening With …Bob Andy & Marcia Griffiths is available on CD in the United States through VP Records and in Jamaica and Caribbean

by Tad’s International Record.

It is also available on iTunes.

Bailey Hall 3501 SW Davie Rd. Davie FL 33314 Tickets available at: www.baileyhall.org

Special Appearances by:

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Coach of The Year behind the Seminoles team.

During the 2017 outdoor season three of Scott's athletes – Kellion Knibb (discus), hammer thrower Veronika Kanuchova and Gleneve Grange (shot put) – established FSU records.

Austin Droogsma (shot put) and Emmanuel Onyia (discus) also did well for FSU this season.

They both reached number three in their respective events.

Scott, 35, was born in New Jersey to Jamaican parents. He represented Jamaica at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics in Beijing, China and London, respectively.

He won gold medals in the shot put at the 2005 and 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games.

Florida State University’s (FSU) Dorian Scott was last Sunday named the South Region’s Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year.

Scott, a two-time Jamaican Olympian shotputter, had an outstanding season with his throwers. He will be seeking to continue a breakout year when the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships get underway at Hayward Field in Oregon on Wednesday.

Scott has six athletes competing at the championships, who have been the driving force

FSU assistant coach Dorian Scott with one of his athletes.

De Grasse is fast but does he have the goods?

Andre De Grasse is not interested in taking up Usain Bolt's mantle as world's best sprinter when the eight-time Olympic champion retires this year... He's ready now.

"I'm trying to win this year. I feel like I have a great chance and that's what I want to do," De Grasse told The Associated Press ahead of Thursday's Golden Gala Pietro Mennea meet, where the Canadian will run the 200 meters.

Bolt won't be running in Rome, but De Grasse is looking forward to racing the Jamaican legend at the World Championships

Andre De Grasse

in London in August.

"I feel like I have a great chance in both events — 100 or 200," De Grasse said. "If I can execute my race and I'm in top shape I

feel like I can do that."

The 22-year-old De Grasse took silver behind Bolt in the 200 at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and bronze behind Bolt and Justin

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So what will it take to beat Bolt in the 100 in August?

"No idea. It's anybody's game. You can't name a time," De Grasse said. "It's always about weather and conditions and those types of things. But it's going to obviously take a well-executed race. I have to be at the top of my game and if I can do that I can do something special."

De Grasse is working on improving his starts, which also happens to be the only area that Bolt struggles in.

“If I can have a great start and try to hold the lead that would be great," De Grasse said.

"My top-end speed is good. It's all about finding the right factors to go out there and win."

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Beckham gets go-ahead pass from Miami-Dade

Richards-Ross discloses preOlympics abortion Sanya Richards-Ross, the 2012 Olympic 400-meters champion, has revealed that she had an abortion the day before she left for the Olympic Games in Beijing, China in 2008.

by Garth A. Rose

It took four years, but at long last Miami Beckham United, the local investment group headed by British soccer star David Beckham, has secured land it targeted to build its 25,000-seat stadium where Beckham’s Major League Soccer (MLS) team should begin playing by 2019.

“I literally prayed about that [revealing the abortion] for almost two years because it is something that is really private, and a lot of women don’t talk about it,”

The land, located in Overtown, Miami, was secured on Tuesday when the Miami-Dade Commission on a 9-4 vote approved the sale of a 3-acre plot valued at $9 million. It is adjacent MLS commissioner Don Garber (l), David Beckham (c), and Mayor Carlos Gimenez (r), formally announced the Miami club in February 2014. Photograph: Aaron Davidson/Getty Image

to another plot of 6 acres already secured by the Beckham Group, providing the required 9 acres to build the open-air stadium. The construction cost is estimated at $179 million to be funded entirely by Beckham and his investors, at no cost to either Miami-Dade County or the City of Miami.

The Beckham Group is committed to hiring residents of Overtown and the county during building. When the stadium is completed it will employ at least 50 individuals full-time.

While the City of Miami Commission must approve zoning to begin the stadium’s construction, no hitch is anticipated.

Some citizens of Spring Garden, a community adjacent to Overtown, expressed concern about the stadium’s construction before Tuesday’s vote, saying they will be disturbed by noise from the stadium during Beckham

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However, the project was supported by majority of the public present at the meeting.

Most residents of Overtown, one of MiamiDade’s poorest communities near downtown Miami, see the stadium as a potential economic boon.

On the insistence of Miami-Dade Commissioner Barbara Jordan, who represents the district encompassing Overtown, the Beckham Group will meet with residents who have been assured of their intent to assist in the community's economic development.

Although the stadium could take some two years to be completed, Beckham recently indicated that his MLS team which is yet to be named, could begin playing in the tournament as early as 2018 at a temporary venue.

The Jamaica-born Richards-Ross, speaks about the abortion in her book Chasing Grace, released Tuesday. She is now a track and field analyst on NBC. Recognized as one of the world’s premier middle-distance runners, RichardsRoss was tipped to win the one-lap sprint in China but was beaten by Great Britain’s Christine Ohuruogu and Jamaica’s Shericka Williams, after coming into the home stretch clear of the field.

She claimed then that a hamstring injury affected her ability to close with a 100 meters to go.

However, in her much anticipated book, Richards-Ross, who is now pregnant said that, “I literally prayed about that [revealing the abortion] for almost two years because it is something that is really private, and a lot of women don’t talk about it,” Richards-Ross said on a podcast. “When I found out I was pregnant before the Olympics, it was the toughest time of my life. … It wasn’t an easy story to share. Even, I think about, oh my God, I wonder how people are going to receive it. But, ultimately, I did it to glorify God and to tell people that you can come back from any decision, no matter how hard it is to make.”

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