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Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Blake enhances the legacy of North Broward Links By Audrey Peterman
“I was raised by two scholars with the love for service in their DNA,” said Mayor Rawlings-Blake did not expect excuses. They taught me not to be apologetic – that I could be a wife, a mother and have a career. . . my life was built on the expectation of academic success, high moral standards, and civic responsibility.”
In an exquisite demonstration of how faith and principles guide a high caliber life, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake poured out love and affirmation to the North Broward County Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, and their guests at their 20th Annual Luncheon Oct. 10. While she may rightly have been expected to address the violence and oppression of Black Americans revealed in her city over the past year and her recent decision not to run for a second term, the poised and beautiful mayor instead underscored the Links’ theme, “Embracing Our Legacy, Fulfilling Our Promise” with a recounting of her formative experiences. “The way we got here is the way we’re going to get there,” Mayor Rawlings-Blake told the service oriented Links. “We have a strong foundation. We have to continue with tenacity, insist on hard work and keep
our expectations high. Just as we reach back to our ancestors for our fundamental legacy, so we must reach forward to our children and leave them a legacy.” Mayor Rawlings-Blake laid out her own legacy growing up in a family committed to public service. Her father Howard P. Rawlings served in the Maryland House of Delegate from 1979-2003, and chaired the powerful Appropriations Committee from 1992 to 2003. Her mother Nina is a pediatrician. “I was raised by two scholars with the love for service in their DNA,” said Mayor Rawlings-Blake in her Keynote address at the Diplomat Golf and Tennis Resort in Hallandale. “They did not expect excuses. They taught me not to be apologetic – that I could be a wife, a mother and have a career. . . my life was built on the expectation of academic success, high moral standards, and civic responsibility.” The Mayor is carrying that legacy forward with a record of accomplishment that is stunning for someone so youthful. (Cont'd on Page 5)
Hospice nurses lead effort to establish National Black Nurses Association Charter for Gr eater Fort Lauderdale Greater Broward Chapter The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) recently approved the charter of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Chapter (GFLBC), the first chapter in the history of the organization to be organized and chartered exclusively by hospice nurses. The chapter, which is open to all
The danger of thinking you know everything and not knowing when your cup needs emptying “The arrogance of your heart has deceived you, You who live in the clefts of [a]the rock, In the loftiness of your dwelling place, Who say in your heart, ‘Who will bring me down to earth?’ Obadiah 1:3 (NASB) By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. Have you ever been engaged in what was supposed to be a helpful conversation that you didn’t ask for and it came in the middle of the night? The conversation was supposed to encourage, uplift and give some guided instructions, but what tran-spired was a migraine headache, two swollen eyes, a septic ulcer and a sleepless night for you. I’ve been around a few intoxicated people in my life time and I have in my past been known to consume a few myself. Believe you me that when I say I know when my cup is full. I’ve heard and read of animals that will truly eat themselves to death, all the sense in the world and yet they will consume themselves. (Cont'd on Page 9)
Walter Scott Family rreaches eaches $6.5M settlement with city over cop gunning him down on camera
nursing specialties in Broward County, will voice the perspectives of nurses to the community and government leaders and will provide professional development opportunities such as creating a mentorship program to benefit rising leaders. A long-time supporter of the NBNA, VITAS Healthcare, the Walter Smith parents.
Reflections on HIV and privilege from a conference of people with HIV
WOODS By Ashton P. Woods from TheBody.com The importance of a gathering like the Positive Living Conference, and many others like it, is that a safe space is established for people to be more than their HIV
status. The Positive Living Conference — which happens each year in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and took place from Sept. 18-20 this year — is the largest gathering of people living with HIV in the U.S. When safe spaces are created, the true humanity of participants can be seen. In seeing that humanity, many of the problems in relation to being HIV positive are exposed. Privilege plays a much larger role in relation to HIV services and how people are treated in general. Privilege spans more than race, sex or gender; it touches on socioeconomic status, education level and a host of other factors that can be considered a privilege. In essence, a conference such as Positive Living creates an equal playing field for people on different ends of the HIV spectrum to collaborate. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Hospice nurses lead effort. nation’s leading provider of end of life care, led the effort to establish the GFLBC under the guidance of VITAS Community Liaison Deborah Mizell and VITAS Clinical Educator Lyn Peugeot, both of who will serve as the GFLBC chapter president, and vice president respectively. “At VITAS, we are proud to witness the start of the NBNA Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Chapter which will provide many opportunities for nurses of all specialties throughout Broward County to further their professional and personal goals,” said Donna Borland, General Manager at VITAS Healthcare of Broward. “I am proud of the leadership Deborah
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and Lyn have shown by starting the Broward Chapter of the NBNA, and know that the organization will flourish under their watch.” Broward County is one of the most diverse counties in Florida, with a population of various races, religions and socio-economic status. The need for a diverse workforce of professional nurses that reflect patients’ and families’ values and cultures result in a more meaningful experience for all. Mizell and Peugeot embraced the value of diversity and inclusion when planning the goals and priorities of the GFLBC chapter. (Cont'd on Page 5)
North Charleston city officials in South Carolina have approved a $6.5 million settlement with the family of Walter Scott, an unarmed Black man who was fatally shot in the back by white police officer Michael Slager while running away from him during a traffic stop. The incident was captured on cell phone video by a bystander, stirring up nationwide controversy as Slager’s version of events, that included Scott trying to take his Taser, were directly disputed by the video, instead showing Slager attempting to plant the Taser on Scott’s body as he lay dying. Slager was indicted on a murder charge in June, and he was refused bond by a judge who stated that Slager’s release would “constitute an unreasonable danger to the community.” Members of Scott’s family were on hand as the North Charleston City Council’s 10-0 decision was announced. In a statement made by Scott’s brother Anthony, he noted that the settlement will help provide
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for Scott’s children, stating, “While nothing can replace having Walter in our lives, the city of North Charleston’s historic action ensures that he did not die in vain.” Anthony Scott reports that some of the money will be donated to disaster relief for victims of recent historic floods in South Carolina. North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey appeared equally pleased with the decision, stating, “The family took steps to keep the community calm, and for that the city is thankful. This is a very difficult period for the Scott family. I know they are glad to have this part behind them so their healing process can continue.” Scott’s family’s actions following the release of cell phone video of Scott’s death is believed by many to have prevented the kind of violence that erupted in places like Ferguson and Baltimore following the deaths of Michael Brown and Freddie Gray, both unarmed Black men who died at the hands of police. (Cont'd on Page 9) MEMBER: National Newspaper Publishers Association ( NNPA), and Southeastern African-American Publishers Association (SAAPA) Florida Association of Black Owned Media (FABOM)
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Should sex education be taught in our schools?
Keshia Knight Pullman As of Jan. 1, 2015, all states are somehow involved in sex education for public school children. In particular, 22 states and the District of Columbia require public schools to teach sex education. But, is this really best for our kids? And, if so, is the material taught adequate and appropriate for today’s fast paced society. You see, adolescents are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Young people ages 15 to 24 represent 25 percent of the sexually active population, but acquire half of all new STIs. Furthermore, an estimated 3.2 million adolescent females are infected with at least one of the most common STIs: (www.ncsl.org/.../statepolicies-on-sex-education-inschools.aspx) The United States still has the highest teen birth rate in the industrialized world. Roughly one in four girls will become pregnant at least once by their 20th birthday. Sadly, teenage mothers are less likely to finish high school and more likely than their peers to live in poverty, depend on public assistance, and experience overall poor health. ( h t t p : / / s e x educationmagnom.blogspot.com) The main point: sexual activity has consequences. Just as we are taught to say “no” to drugs, our kids need to be taught to practice safe sex, act responsibly and be aware of related consequences. A recent poll by National Public Radio, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government found that only 7 percent of Americans believe that sex education should not be taught in schools. Moreover, in most places there is even little debate about what kind of sex education should be taught. While sex education is now
required in our schools, we must improve and revamp exactly what is taught in schools. With so much content easily accessible through online video, cell phones and social media, our kids are often over-stimulated and faced with different challenges that previous generations. For example, more than one in 10 (13 percent) 14 to 24 year olds have shared a naked photo or video of themselves via digital communication such as the Internet or text messaging. This type of exchange of explicit sexual messages or images, by mobile phone or email, is known as “sexting”. (http:// www.athinline.org/) As such, educators must ensure that sex education is relatable to today’s kids. Karen, a high school junior from San Francisco, said the video shown in her class was too long, boring and contained an unnecessary amount of shock value. “I think our sex education class would have been much more effective if it was more realistic, younger people other than their regular teachers were leading the discussion, and real life students were interviewed or featured in the video,” stated Karen. According to a 2011 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey, more than 47 percent of all high school students say they have had sex, and 15 percent of high school students have had sex with four or more partners during their lifetime. Among students who had sex in the three months prior to the survey, 60 percent reported condom use and 23 percent reported birth control pill use during their last sexual encounter. “I absolutely think that sexual education and sexual health should be taught in school. If our kids don’t get the information from school, they will get it elsewhere and it may not always be accurate,” said Mi-
KNIGHT PULLMAN chele Blackburn, a mother of a 20-year old daughter in college. “In addition, today’s popular culture makes sex not only the norm, but also glamorizes and minimizes it all together.” Just as some parents rely on schools to teach their kids core subjects, they must also look to schools to impart thorough and accurate knowledge around sexual activity and sexual health while recommending additional resources for support, if needed. This will, in turn, create opportunities for honest dialogue. That is not to say that parents shouldn’t play a role in educating their own kids about sex and sexual health. As with academics, it is vital that parents reinforce and discuss this delicate subject with their kids as home. Providing students with age-appropriate comprehensive sexual health education is instrumental as we strive to teach them to take personal responsibility for their health and well-being. All kids must be armed with the critical skills and tools they need to make healthy decisions about sex, sexual health and relationships. After all, it is far more effective than denying them information altogether and telling them to simply say “no” to sex. Kevin P. Chavous, Urban News Service, Executive Counsel, American Federation for Children
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Dr. James Curtis Eubanks and First Lady Diana Eubanks celebrated 57 years of marriage, Sept. 19, 2015. Surrounded by their children, l to r: Dwayne, Cynthia, Judy and James, Jr. They give glory and honor to God for this milestone in their life.
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Pompano Beach Arts presents The Festival of Praise Grammy-Award winning gospel stars take the stage
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Pompano Beach Arts is proud to present The Festival of Praise tour at The Amp, The Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Grammy Award winning Gospel stars including Fred Hammond and Donnie McClurkin will bring their brand of fresh, funky gospel to South Florida as part of a national tour. This rousing night of powerful music
will also feature legendary voices including Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell and Isaac Carree. For more information, www.pompanobeacharts.org “We are beyond thrilled to have Fred Hammond, the architect of urban praise & worship come to The Amp with Donnie McClurkin and this outstanding array of singers and musicians,” said Idella Grissett, direc-
JM Family Enterprises opens call for nominations for 24th Annual African-American Achievers Awards Nominations accepted until Dec. 4, 2015 Nominations are now being accepted for the 24th annual African-American Achievers awards, presented by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus. Nomination applications are available online at www.africanamericanachievers.com, on the African-American Achievers’ Facebook page or by calling 866-516-2497 for a hard-copy nomination form. Nominations are due by Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. The awards presentation and ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Broward County Convention Center. Established in 1992 by Jim Moran, automotive pioneer and founder of JM Family, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus, the African-American Achievers awards program annually recognizes leaders for their exceptional contributions toward
building stronger communities in South Florida. Awards are given to outstanding African Americans who set an inspirational example through community involvement and leadership in four categories: Arts & Culture; Business & Entrepreneurism; Community Service; and Education. In honor of the achievers, JM Family, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus will donate $40,000 to various South Florida charities - $10,000 in each achiever’s name to the charity or charities of his/her choice. The companies will also donate $500 to the charity(ies) of choice for those whose nominee is selected as an AfricanAmerican Achiever, for an additional total contribution of $2,000 to local nonprofits. Each person whose nominee is chosen will receive an invitation to attend the evening’s private reception.
tor of Community Outreach for Pompano Beach Arts. “This concert is uniting the community by bringing churches, politicians and all the residents together for a night of uplifting joy!” “The family style tour,” a phrase coined by Hammond and McClurkin, is a platform to uplift, motivate, encourage, inspire and entertain. The tour will feature some of gospel’s biggest and brightest on the same stage with ensemble performances and music by each artist highlighting their classic hits and most memorable anthems. In conjunction with this year’s theme, Hammond produced Trying to Make It Home, a song which features vocal performances by Hammond, McClurkin, Burrell, Walker, Carree, Reedy and Cortez. The single is co-written by Hammond, Burrell, Carree, Reedy, Calvin Rodgers, and Phillip Feaster. “The concept of Trying to Make it Home is a collaborative effort by the artists on this tour and ties in perfectly with our purpose,” says Hammond, the co-creator of Festival of Praise. “With all the discourse, upheaval and negativity happening around the world, we all agreed that there’s one common thread that people are searching to find. People are trying to reach a safe place and home represents that for many people. “Many of us are trying to make it home to family, trying to make it home from college, trying to make it home to a better marriage, trying to make it home from sickness and disease, and ultimately, all of us are trying to make it home to heaven.” The Festival of Praise Tour 2014 was overwhelmingly successful. “We were blessed,” continues Hammond. “But we are back bigger and better. It will be an awesome evening of inspiration filled with a message of hope and restoration.”
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African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6210. * On Display - Children of Caribbean Heritage Art in Focus * Upcoming Destination Friday, Event: * Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 - the Bahamas. * Black Warrior talks about Inner P e a c e , Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at 2 p.m., author known as Black Warrior will discuss his bookm Closer to Truth, Closer to Love. For more info visit www.blackwarriorbook.com For more additinal call the welcome desk at (954) 3576210.
Luncheon
The North Broward County Chapter of The Links Incorprated, 20th anniversary Luncheon, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Diplomat Golf and Tennis Resort, 501 Diplomat Parkwaym Halladale, Fla.
Press Conference for Third Annual National Week of NonViolence, convened by Black Women For Positive Change (BWFPC) co-founders by Dr. Stephanie E. Myers and Delegate Daun S. Hester, D-Va., along with Attorney Benjamin Crump, noted Civil Rights Attorney and president, National Bar Association (NBA), to highlight the 2105 National Week of Non-Violence, Saturday, Oct. 17-25, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the historic Metroplitan AME Church, 1518 "M" St., Washington, D.C.
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College Fair
Pink Prayers is an annual event sponsored by Dr. Diane Lazare and Spirit-Led Ministries in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at 10 a.m., at Lauderhill Mall, 1267 N. State Rd. 7 Lauderhill, Fla. A prayer support to every person that has been affected by Breast Cancer.
The 2015 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) College Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 from 5-8 p.m., at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additional info call (754) 321-2584.
The Eight Annual DAC Awards Gala celebrating, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., at the Miami Shores Country Club, 10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores, Fla. For more info call (786) 237-5079 or www.dacmiami.org
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St. John United Methodist Church host their 111th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2015 at 4 p.m., at 1520 N.W. Fifth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Rev. Dr. Simon K. Osunlana, pastor. For more info call (954) 467-1692.
Dillard Center for the Arts presents Rutters * Shostakovich * Barber MasterWorks, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at 4 p.m., at Dillard Center for the Arts Theater, 2501 N.W. 11 St., (Panther Lane). Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info go to www.dillardhigh.com
Shower
Community Access Center Fifth Annual Haitian Community Baby Shower, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11 Pl. Lauderhill, Fla. For additional info contact Magaly Prezeau, MPH Jacqueline Arnoux at (954) 534-9113.
Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program, meet the prime Lunch-n-Learn Workshop Series, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 from 12 to 2 p.m., at TSSC Annex Bank Lobby, 7770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, Fla. For additional info contact Kim Brown to RSVP at (754) 3210522 or via email at Kimberly.brown@browardschool.com. RVSP by Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 space is limited to two individuals per company.
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Dillard Comprehensive High School Class of 1970 presents Scholarship Fundraiser, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Black Firefighter’s Hall, 1621 N.W. Sistrunk Blvd., (SE corner of NW 17 Ave. and NW Sixth St.).
Judah Worship Word Ministries International presents Holy Convocation 2015, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 21-25, 2015, at 4441 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, Fla. For time and additional info call (954) 7912999. Holy Convocation hosts, Dr. W.L. Mitchell, senior pastor.
Michael J. Satz State Attorney in collaboration with Howard C. Forman, Clerk of the Courts presents “ONE STOP” SEALING AND EXPUNGEMENT WORKSHOP: · Do you have an arrest record? · Do you qualify to have your record sealed or expunged? If you were charged with a crime in BROWARD COUNTYA and the case did not result in a conviction, you may be eligible to have a single arrest record sealed or expunged. (Only cases that occurred in Broward County in State Court will be reviewed). At the Urban League of Broward County, 560 N.W. 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (954) 584-0777, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 from 3 to 7 p.m. (ID Required) For additional info please contact the Elizabeth Honorat at the State Attorney’s Office at (954) 831-7209.
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Saturday, October 24, 2015 Come start the fall off the right way! Join your neighbors and friends for a day of Old School Fun at Joseph C. Carter Park. The day will be filled with music, barbeque, card games, chess, horseshoe and basketball.
Come join us for a free day of the following activities: Domino/Bid Whist Tournament 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Annex Plaza) Horseshoe Tournament 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Annex Plaza) Throw down BBQ Cook-off 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Gym Breezeway) Old School Homerun Derby 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (Basketball Field) Family Picnic 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Annex Plaza) Dwayne “Rock” Nelson’s Basketball Classic 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Gym) Old School Dance (Adults Only ) 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. (Social Center)
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Celebrating
People Helping People Outreach Center, Inc. Homeless Banquet and Birthday Celebration, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 from 1 to 5 p.m., at Delevoe Park, 2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (across from African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.
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The Veterans Coalition of South Florida will presents their annual Veterans Day Program, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 at 9:30 a.m., at Veteran's Park,9400 W. Palmetto Park, Rd., West of Boca Raton, Fla. For additinal info call (561) 9636755.
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Northwest Federated Woman's Club of Broward County, Inc. 1938-2015 Celebrates 77th Anniversary, Honoring Unsung Community Supporters, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m., at 2161 N.W. 19 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Free Events at Broward County Libraries
Make wellness a priority with events, resources and classes at Broward County Library that emphasize healthy living. For additinal info call (954) 3577402. * Friday, Oct. 17, 24, 2015 Free meditation class from 11 a.m .to 1 p.m., at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additional info call (954) 3576282. * Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 Meditation for your health, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., * Saturday, Oct. 17, 24, 31, 2015 - Meditation for your health, from 10 to 11 a.m. * Saturay, Oct. 17, 24, 31, 2014 - Ta Chi adults and teens welcome, from11 a.m. to 12 p.m. * Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Stree Management for Your Health, Adults and teens. * Thursday, Oct. 22 Caregiver Support Group (for spouses and children of the elderly, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Carver Ranches Library, 4735 S.W. 18 St., West Park, Fla. For additional info call (954) 357-6245. * Saturday, Oct. 19, 26, 2015 - Chair Yoga with Ester, from 12 to 1 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 15 - Author Janet Roseman discusses her book If Joan Of Arc Had Cancer from 1 to 2 p.m., at Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additional info call (945) 3577444. * Saturday, Oct. 17 - Health adn Resource Fair in Honor of Breast Caner Awarness Month, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lauderdale Lakes Library, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-8650. * Monday, Oct. 19 - Health Bodies, Healthy Mind, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. Ninth Ct. Pompano Beach, Fla. For additional info call (954) 357-7670.
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October 15 - October 21, 2015 • Page 5 Westside Gazette Obama Administration’s new initiative to combat chronic student absenteeism By Zenitha Prince Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from the Afro American Newspaper (TriceEdneyWire.com) An estimated five million to 7.5 million students are chronically
absent from school each year, putting them at risk of several negative outcomes. But, on Oct. 7, the Obama Administration announced a new cross-sector initiative to turn that tide. Every Student, Every Day, an initiative led by the White
House and the U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Justice (DOJ), will attempt to eradicate chronic absenteeism by at least 10 percent each year, be-
Florida Department of Health in Broward County By Bob LaMendola Some families who obtain state-sponsored Florida KidCare health insurance for their children have seen their monthly premiums or out-of-pocket costs increase as of Oct. 1, 2015. The price increases affect only a portion of KidCare families, those who buy “full-pay” policies because they do not qualify for subsidized coverage. Lower-income families are not affected by the change, and still qualify for a subsidized price of no more than $20 per month to cover all their children. “KidCare is still a great deal for most of our families,” says Rebecca Miele, manager of KidCare Outreach at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County (FDOHBC). “People should certainly consider this option for their children.” KidCare is especially popular with families working at small employers and in service jobs that do not offer health insurance. Families earning less than twice the federal poverty level – up to $48,504 for a family of four – qualify for subsidized coverage that costs them $15 to $20 per month per household. About 150,000 children statewide had the coverage as of May. Families with higher incomes can still buy KidCare’s full-pay coverage, which is not subsidized but has long been less costly than private insurance. About 36,000 children statewide have the coverage. But these are the families affected by the price increases. Premiums on full-pay plans have doubled, from $153 per month per child last year to $299 now. That’s for a “Stars Plus” plan with dental care and $0 or $10 co-payments, which mirrors last year’s coverage. The increases are partially the result of the federal government requiring KidCare policies to offer better benefits,
especially eliminating a yearly maximum on how much medical costs were covered. The coverage is sold by Sunshine Health, a private insurer. To give families a lower price option, KidCare and Sunshine
are offering a new “Stars” plan costing $205 per month, with higher co-pays and a $3,000 deductible. Dental coverage costs $15 more. Miele says some parents are concerned by the increases and
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ginning in the current school year. Experts say that students who are chronically absent— those who miss at least 10 percent or about 18 days of attendance in a year—are more susceptible to becoming dropouts. are hearing some misinformation. Despite the increase, she says full- pay KidCare remains less costly than many of the insurance plans available at the workplace and through the private market. She strongly urged families not to drop coverage. The children would be uninsured in an emergency and also might not get preventive care. Plus, families without coverage are liable for a penalty on their taxes. For information: 954Insures (467-8737).
The Obama Administration says absenteeism leads student to prison instead of graduation.
Paul W. MacDermott dies, he was 73
The 15th annual Construction Career Days of South Florida takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 20 – 21, 2015, at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Rd., Davie. The two-day event kicks off with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:45 a.m. The event will be open each day from 9 a.m – 2 p.m. as a forum for students to learn about rewarding careers in the highway and bridge industry. Students will meet and interact with leaders in the construction field, observe demonstrations and experience several aspects of construction through hands-on learning labs. The focus is on attracting young people to begin thinking about future education and ca-
reer goals, and potentially pique their interest in considering a career in the construction industry. Students will be able to see and learn firsthand the outstanding career options available to them, whether they enter the workforce after high school, gain post-secondary training or pursue college degrees in construction or engineering. This one-of-a-kind event offers students a glimpse into one of the largest growing industries in the nation. Construction Career Days of South Florida is a national event sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, Florida Transportation Builder’s Association and Florida Department of Transportation.
Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Blake enhances the legacy
Paul W. MacDermott, former Executive Director of the Boys’ and Girls Club of Broward County, died Sept. 16, 2015, at the age of 73 following an extended period of multiple illnesses. He was best known for the pivotal role played in the growth and development of Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County. A native of Connecticut, Paul attended Springfield College and was awarded the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. MacDermott was initially hired by the Boys Clubs as Director of th- Southern Unit of the organization in 1966, and years later succeeded Ralph Walker as Executive Director of the Organization in 1975. By this time Boys’ and Girls Clubs of Broward County had grown to include a second Northwest unit in Fort Lauderdale, as well as a Pompano unit. “Mr. Mac, as the 2,000 plus club members he served had come to call him, came from teaching at a rich private school in Latin America to involvement in the Boys’ Club of America and was amazed at how hard it was for him to separate the job of administrator and planner, because he wanted to be with the kids most of the time. “Is there no way you can get a person recognized for the things he does?” one of Paul young men once asked the Miami Herald’s Action Line. “I think I would like to know if there is some way you can put his name in Action Line for all the things he does for kids. He has really helped them and is a friend to them all. He is what all kids need. “Could you do that and say there are a lot of
MACDERMOTT guys that felt like that in the Boys’ Club?”I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and being associated with Paul since 1968. During the time we had built and exemplary friend and family relationship I wish could be experienced by Black and White people everywhere in the World. Without any doubt, MacDermott was a major driving force behind the growth and expansion of the organization which currently has nine units serving Broward County. MacDermott resigned from Boys and Girls Clubs in 1975. He and the family moved to Orlando, Florida where he became a successful Real Estate Appraiser while owning his own firm. Paul is survived by Betty, his devoted wife of 50 years, a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, and James O. Hill, Sr., his friend and best buddy. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015,11 a.m. at Christ Park All Souls Historic Chapel, Sanford, Fla.
Working together with states, local communities, and nonprofit, faith-based, and philanthropic organizations, the Obama administration will attempt to find solutions. “It’s common-sense – children have to be in their classrooms to learn, yet too many of our children, and most often our most vulnerable children, are missing almost a month or more of school every year,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “Through this national initiative we are partnering with communities and providing tools to help our all of our young people attend school every day, so that they are learning the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school, careers and life.” According to research cited by the Administration, chronic absenteeism is a key factor in causing low academic achievement, which dramatically increases the chances of a child dropping out of school. Researchers have also connected chronic absenteeism to involvement in the school-to-prison pipeline. “Kids who are chronically absent from school are much more likely to drop out later – and not only do they miss the opportunities that come through education, but they are also at greater risk of involvement with the justice system,” said Attorney General Loretta Lynch. “This new initiative will help teachers and school administrators keep our young people on track for a quality education and a future of achievement.” (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Hospice nurses lead effort Mayor Rawlings-Blake addresses audience. (Cont'd from FP) Her accomplishments in the brief bio in the program showed a veritable manifestation of the principles she espouses: The youngest person ever elected to the Baltimore City Council (at age 25, 1995), her dedication to public service won her 87-percent of the vote in the Mayoral elections of 2011. Among the esteemed US National Conference of Mayors (USNCM) serving more than 80 percent of all American citizens, Mayor Rawlings-Blake was swiftly chosen by her colleagues in 2015 to be their President. She was elected Secretary of the Democratic National Committee following President Obama’s re-election. Mayor Rawlings-Blake, who says she has chosen not to run again in favor of focusing on rebuilding her city, reminded her sister Links that service isn’t just about what we do now, but it’s the legacy we are creating for the future. The Mayor has said she made the difficult decision not to run because “every moment I spend planning for a campaign or re-election is time I’m taking away from my current responsibilities to the city that I love.” In a brief private interview which the Mayor graciously gave to the Westside Gazette
following her presentation, I thanked her for highlighting our responsibilities to future generations and asked what Baltimore is doing to prepare for impacts from climate change. The City in the Chesapeake Bay watershed is as vulnerable to flooding and displacement from rising sea levels as Fort Lauderdale on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Her eyes lit up with interest as she described how her administration developed their Climate Action Plan issued in 2013, which calls for “more intelligent land use, energy- and water-efficient buildings, lower carbon transportation choices, improved waste management, and more responsible consumption behaviors” among other strategies to reduce destructive greenhouse gases. She said that because the plan was developed with participation of community members as well as city and state agencies, utility companies and others, it is widely accepted across sectors. “It’s not difficult to communicate something when you’re talking peer to peer, with someone you know and trust,” said the Mayor. Asked what her priorities are as president of the National Council of Mayors, Mayor Rawlings- Blake pointed to a focus
Mayor and AKA President Joeann Fletcher. on investment in education and workforce development; public safety, infrastructure, healthcare, and protecting our air and water. The issues are part of the “Mayors Compact for a Better America,” which the USNCM presented to Presidential candidates and Congress at a press conference earlier this month. A week before meeting Mayor Rawlings-Blake I had the opportunity to meet and converse with the renowned scientist and Pulitzer Prize winner E.O. Wilson, 86, whose pioneering work in the field of sociobiology has changed the world’s understanding of man’s relationship to nature. The opportunity to learn about Mayor Rawlings-Blake, 45, and experience her brilliance, poise, charm and warmth put those two events on par. It gives me hope that her accomplishments in the field of governance and leadership can help transform our society into a more equitable, just and sustainable nation. Kudos to the North Broward County Chapter of the Links who expanded their legacy of inspiration in South Florida by bringing their esteemed Link sister here!
Members of Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association receiving Charter: Deborah Mizell, president; Lyn Peugeot, vice president; Marie Louisa, second vice president; Wilma Forbes, secretary; Sabine Jules-Rodriquez, treasurer; Tamara Evans, parliamentarian; Sheila Weaton, membership chairperson and Susan Acocella, Health Policy Liaison (Cont'd from FP) “One of the unique qualities of the GFLBC chapter is that it will reflect the face of nursing today,” says Mizell. “Therefore, our chapter comprises nurses of all races – Black, White, Caribbean and Hispanic nurses among them – and will be open to nurses of all specialties. When we advocate health care policies on behalf of our pro-
fession, we want to be able to share the insights and opinions from the diverse community of nurses in Broward County.” “Professional development is crucial in the nursing field, and mentorship is an invaluable tool to help nurses grow and learn from their peers,” states Peugeot. “We are implementing these values into the GFLBC chapter and one of our first initiatives will be to develop a
mentoring program that supports nurses with their education goals, as well as personal and professional development.” In November, the GFLBC chapter will host a reception to introduce local nurses to the NBNA and invite them to join the GFLBC chapter. Nurses interested in attending should call (954) 777-1824 for more information.
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Should Bethune-Cookman honor Governor Scott with his record? By Roger Caldwell Controversy is brewing at BethuneCookman University, as to the decision to honor Governor Rick Scott with the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Leadership Award. There is a statewide petition being circulated that states as a premier Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Florida, Bethune-Cookman should be embarrassed by their decision to celebrate and honor our governor. Governor Scott has a terrible record in the Black community, and during his tenure in office he has ignored Black problems, and conditions.
The students, the faculty, and Black community activist groups have been quiet with the treatment of the Black community in Florida by the governor. It is appalling that Bethune-Cookman is honoring our governor with his dreadful record toward the Black community. During both of his campaigns, Governor Scott made no attempts to promise the Black community anything, and as a result he was not obligated to give us anything. From the very beginning of his campaign, his focus has been the Tea Party, Republicans, conservatives, and the oligarchs. As a governor in Florida, his companies are making billions of
dollars in the natural gas industry in the state. He is breaking the ethics laws in the state, because it is a conflict of interest for him to own stock in companies that do business with state agencies. Nevertheless, this great institution has decided to honor a governor, who has spent the majority of time in office trying to restrict voting rights to Blacks, minorities, and young people. His goal was to disempower and disenfranchise people of color, and make it harder to vote. He also cut voting hours, and some voters in the inner cities were forced to wait in lines for four to six hours to vote.
To Be Equal
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Raising Awareness and Saving Lives By Marc H. Morial (TriceEdneyWire.com) - “Too often, precious lives are interrupted or cut short by cancer. Breast cancer, one of the most common cancers among American women, affects roughly 230,000 women as well as 2,300 men each year and is responsible for more than 40,000 deaths annually in the
United States. Breast cancer does not discriminate — it strikes people of all races, ages, and income levels — and we must raise awareness of this disease and its symptoms so we can more easily identify it and more effectively treat it.” – President Barack Obama, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation, October 2015. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. It strikes blindly, touching women of all racial and ethnic groups. But while race is not a risk factor for breast cancer, Black and Hispanic women—who are less likely to get breast cancer than white women—are dying from the devastating disease at higher rates. To save thousands more lives, we must continue to make strides and improvements in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, while comprehensively addressing the stunning health disparities that consign so many women of color to preventable deaths. The wide disparity in deaths and survival rates (Black women have a five-year survival rate of 77 percent in comparison to 90 percent for white women) can be attributed to a variety of factors—ranging from biology to access to quality health care. According to the Black Women’s Health Imperative, breast cancer tends to appear in
Black women at a younger age and in more advanced forms. Women of color are more likely to be diagnosed with more aggressive cancers and later stage breast cancers. Because, historically, Black women have been less likely to get regular mammograms, their cancers are more likely to be advanced when they are finally diagnosed. This is why screening, and screening early, matters. While screening can neither eliminate nor undo the design of biology, the earlier you can detect and begin to treat breast cancer, the lower your risk of dying. Women of color—particularly Black women who are 40 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than white women—need access to quality preventative measures like mammograms to reduce their risk. State and private programs that provide low to no-cost mammograms for women have helped closed the gap between the health insurance haves and have-nots. Through the Affordable Care Act, obstacles to regular screenings have practically been eliminated for all women. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
An open Letter to the Marion County Commission Dear Commissioners: I am a native to Marion County although I no longer live there. Still, like so many others of all races who relocate from Marion County, I remain very proud of that heritage. This county has a strong and glorious history of amicable race relations, based on mutual respect and mutual understanding. Unlike many communities across America, Marion County did little to resist integration once it was court-ordered. This has remained a source of pride for us, and a testimony to the moral fortitude of its elected officials. Therefore, it should not come as a surprise that we are very disheartened by the County’s decision to disregard the pain it is inflicting on its non-white citizens by flaunting the Confederate flag. As you know, and have taken time to point out, the flag is a symbol. It is symbolic of a time when African Americans were slaves and it symbolizes the intent of people who were willing to die in order to prevent them from ever becoming a free people. It symbolizes those many years of Jim Crowism when African Americans were denied the right to vote, the right to eat in restaurants, the right to try on clothes in a department store, the right to standard education (including the right to attend State sponsored universities), and the right to use public libraries. These are just a few of the many denials of full citizenship that the Confederate flag symbolizes for African Americans in this county – people whose familial roots are deeply buried here. I do not think that the intent is to disrespect and unnecessarily inflict pain on the African American Community. However, I am not sure that you fully understand the gravity of this affront. By continuing to fly the flag, you are, in fact, creating a “them versus us” situation – one that only divides our citizenry in a county where harmony and goodwill have persisted for decades. So many communities throughout the south have reconsidered the method by which Anglo- Americans can maintain ancestral pride without blatantly offending their African American citizens. There should be pride in the fact that both slavery and Jim Crowism have been eradicated and replaced with the concept of “One nation under God”. There should be pride in knowing that we all “sing America”. And there should be pride in the knowledge that Anglo-Americans and African Americans can work together to make this county a better place for all of us. Therefore, I respectfully request that this Commission rescind its decision to continue to raise this symbol of racial oppression. I am, respectfully, Dr. Gilbert L. Raiford, a Native Son Thursday, October 8, 2015
A feral child? A racist fool! By Julianne Malveaux (TriceEdneyWire.com) - You can run but you can’t hide from racism. I was preparing to write a column on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), the trade agreement that President Obama wants to fast track through Congress. I considered tack-
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ling the Planned Parenthood kerfuffle, as Republicans are targeting a most important women’s health provider for political purposes. But a friend sent me a link to a photo uploaded by Atlanta native Geris Hilton (also known as Gerod Roth), with a string of comments that simply turned my stomach, and I realized that the TPP would have to wait (it isn’t going anywhere until January anyway). Hilton, whose legal name is Roth, worked at the Polaris Marketing Group in Atlanta; there he took a selfie of himself and a coworker’s child, and posted it on Facebook. When one of his “friends” asked why the child was running around the office, Roth replied, “He was feral”. The dictionary defines feral as “relating to, or suggestive of, a wild beast”, and “not domesticated or cultivated – wild”, or “having escaped from domestication and become wild”. Excuse me? Roth’s own daughter hangs out at the office at the end of the day. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
During each election year, Scott has tried to purge voters from the voting files, and cut early voting hours to include “Soul to the Polls,” a Sunday that Blacks vote at higher rates than any other early voting day. He has also refused to restore rights of ex-felons who have served their time, and the majorities of the felons are Black. With all the qualified African American lawyers in the state, he has only appointed one Black judge, and only one Black appointed to his cabinet. Our governor’s record toward African Americans is atrocious, and he opposes expanding Medicaid to millions of low-income and minority residents in Florida. In 2011, he cut all HBCU funding including Bethune-Cookman University, and in 2014 he reinstated the funding so now we give him an award. Maybe our university leaders have forgotten that our governor was charged with a $1.7 billion federal government fraud case fine, which was paid by a company that he owns. It makes no sense to honor a man and his administration that has never promoted and supported the rights of the Black community. His record consistently portrays him as an enemy of our community, and he should not receive an award where Mary McLeod Bethune worked every day of her life for the advancement of the Black community. Governor Scott does not reflect our ideals, and the students, faculty and alumni must speak up and stop Scott from receiving a leadership award.
The Gantt Report 2015 should be like 1815 By Lucius Gantt The year 1815 was a very important year to me and for the Black and African people that lived that year in North America. I couldn’t call those Black residents of this country African Americans because Blacks at that time, just like at this time, don’t always have the rights of Americans, the privileges of Americans or the opportunities of Americans. In 1815, a couple of things happened. Richard Allen officially created the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first wholly African American church denomination in the United States and Abolitionist Levi Coffin established the Underground Railroad in Indiana. Eventually it spread across the North with routes originating in the South and stretching to British Canada. But that is not why I say 2015 should be like 1815. 2015 should be like 1815 because in 1815 Blacks in this country didn’t posture like they do these days, they didn’t perpetrate and they didn’t punk out! In 1815, masses of Blacks across the country planned. After becoming fed up with the hitting, the beatings, the whippings, the shootings, the hangings, the lynchings and the killings of Black men, women and children, Black people planned to do things to stop it! They planned to organize. They planned to unite. They planned to fight back like they should be planning this very day! What was the result of all of that 1815 planning? Well, the white history books won’t fully tell you, the white media won’t inform you and God knows the modern day handkerchief-heads, buck dancers, fiddlers, boot lickers, Uncle Toms, Sambos and Aunt Jemimas won’t even try to tell you. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Why Black people answer when Farrakhan calls By George E. Curry via George Curry Media It’s time to give Minister Louis Farrakhan credit. When he issues a call for people to join him in the nation’s capital, Blacks show up. At least a million showed up for the Million Man March 20 years ago and at least twothirds as many showed up for Saturday’s Justice or Else assembly on the National Mall. Without a doubt, Farrakhan-led events in Washington, D.C. attract more people than marches called jointly by all of the other civil rights leaders. And whenever Minister Louis Farrakhan is involved in a major event, there is always a controversy about numbers. In his speech at the Million Man March, people were fascinated by his fascination with numerology. In the aftermath of that event, the U.S Park Service made the ridiculous estimate that 400,000 people attended. But Boston University’s Center for Remote Sensing placed the figure between 655,000 to 1.1 million - more than twice as large as the 1963 March on Washington. Farrakhan manages to be a magnet while withstanding withering attacks. Consider a few recent headlines: * “Nation of Islam’s leader Louis Farrakhan: White People ‘deserve to die.’” * “Nation of Islam’s Louis Farrakhan: ‘We need to put the American flag down.’”
* “Cancelled: Charleston Wants No Part of Farrakhan’s ‘Justice or Else’ Movement.” How is it that the most reviled Black man in America consistently attracts waves of people? African Americans trust Minister Farrakhan. Even if strongly disagreeing with some of his views and the well-known antipathy between the Nation of Islam (NOI) leader and Jews, Blacks know that he won’t ever sell them out for personal gain or any other reason. They are smart enough to discern that which should be applied to their lives and that which should be ignored. When Farrakhan suggested Saturday, for example, that Blacks should change their last name to throw off the yoke of White supremacy, many African Americans in the audience chuckled. But they cheered when he said, “We have a purchasing power of over 1 trillion dollars but in our reckless and wasteful spending habits we have not been able to pool our resources in a collective manner to build institutions and create jobs for our people. By strategically engaging in economic withdrawal we can begin putting power behind our demands and build a new and better reality.” (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Speaking with a forked tongue By Dr. E. Faye Williams (TriceEdneyWire.com) — If you were born between 1930 and 1960, you may remember that the Western Genre, or as it was more commonly called, the “Cowboy Movie,” was a favored theatrical production of the times. The genre even overlapped into performance radio and television. In fact, the television series Gunsmoke stands as the longest-running (20 years) prime time live-action drama in US history. Even when I was young, I could see the parallels between how Native and Black people were treated in those movies. As much as with seemingly unnecessary demonstration of heavyhanded brutality, I learned the subtleties of dealing with whites by the use of some very telling movie expressions. One that sticks in mind is the constant complaint from the Native Chief, “White man speak with forked tongue!” It was true then and Lord knows it’s true now! Lest I create conflict and misunderstanding with my last statement, let me elaborate. If circumstance can or could be manipulated to bring advantage to him, the white man would lie, cheat or steal. Moreover, he would
abandon his most cherished principles to realize that advantage. A generalized and sweeping condemnation for sure, but justified in so many circumstances. I’m not talking about the white men who don’t do that—and you will know who you are better than I. I have bothered to say that because I know how I feel when so many white people put all Black people in the same bag when speaking of negative things a single Black person may have done or been accused of doing. Even though the history of the United States is full of examples of broken promises and treaties that can be examined, one doesn’t have to go too far in the past to uncover duplicitous actions and intent on the part of an alarming number of white men. Even white women will tell you that their own fathers, brothers, spouses kept the vote from them until 1920, and that many in Congress today are still trying to control every aspect of their lives. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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WEDNESDAY Worship & Arts Ministry Rehearsals (Open Auditions) - Sanctuary .............................. 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church Piney Grove, Inc. 4699 West Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313 Office: (954) 735-1500 Fax: (954) 735-1939 fbcpg@bellsouth.net
Rev. Dr. Derrick J. Hughes, Pastor SUNDAY SERVICES Worship Services .......................................................... 7:30 & 10:45 a.m. Children's Church ........................................................ 7:30 & 10:45 a.m. Communion (First Sunday) ......................................... 7:30 & 10:45 a.m. New Members' Class .................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Church School .............................................................................. 9:30 a.m. Baptist Training Union (BTU) .................................................... 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (Bible Study) ...................................... 11:15 a.m.. & 7:00 p.m.
James C. Boyd Funeral Home RAPHAEL Funeral services for the late M. Camanes Raphael were held Oct. 9 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Eric Charles officiating. ROBERTS Funeral services for the late David Roberts- 61were held Oct. 9 at James C. Boyd’s
Harris Chapel United Methodist Church Rev. Juana Jordan, M.Div E-MAIL:juana.jordan@flumc.org 2351 N.W. 26th Street Oakland Park, Florida 33311 Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520 Church Fax: (954) 731-6290
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New Member Orientation ........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................................................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ........................................ 11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting ............................................... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study ..................................................... 7:00 p.m.
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New Birth Baptist Church The Cathedral of Faith International Bishop Victor T. Curry, M.Min., D.Div. Senior Pastor/Teacher 2300 N.W. 135th Street Miami, Florida 33167
ORDER OF SERVICES Sunday Worship ........................................................ 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ....................................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Bible Study) ......................................................................................... 6:45 p.m. Wednesday (Bible Study) ............................................................................... 10:45 a.m.
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New Mount Olive Baptist Church 400 N.W. 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale 33311 (954) 463-5126 ● Fax: (954) 525-9454 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Noonday Service .................................. 12:00-12:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ............................................ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................... 7:00 p.m. Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship. Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!
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Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship Service .............................................................................. 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................................................... 10:00 a.m. Communion Service (1st Sunday) ......................................................................... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ........................................................................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................................................... 7:00 p.m. Saturday (2nd & 4th) Christian Growth & Orientation .................................. 8:30 a.m. But be doers of the Word - James 1:22 nkjv - “A Safe Haven, and you can get to Heaven from here”
Memorial Chapel. WATKINS Funeral services for the late Louis Watkins.
McWhite's Funeral Home CAMBRONNE Funeral services for the late Michael Cambronne were held Oct. 10 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pasteur Stanley St. Louis officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens CLARKE Funeral services for the late Rupert T a l m a n Clarke - 59 were held Oct. 11 at McWhite’s Funeral Home. COVINGTON Funeral services for the late Verna J. FerdinandCovington58 were held Oct. 10 McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. CRUMPLER Funeral services for the late James M. Crumpler – 83 were held Oct. 13 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Rev. James Melton officiating. Interment: South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Fla. HIGGINS Funeral services for the late Beatrice Adassa McAnuff-Higgins - 88 were held Oct. 10 at Lauderhill Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Lincoln Bowen officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Garden Central.
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MELTON Funeral services for the late Tommie Lee Melton - 78 were held Oct. 10 at First Baptist Church Piney Grove with rev. Dr. Derrick J. Hughes officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. RELIFORD Funeral services for the late Willie Lee Reliford – 84 were held Oct.12 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Missionary Cecille Collins officiating. STEPHENS Funeral services for the late Twilia Marie Stephens – 58 were held Oct. 10 at Fountain Of Life Faith Center with Dr. Sherron Parrish officiating. Interment: South Memorial Park. WILLIAMS Funeral services for the late Rosetta Beatrice GreeneWilliams -85 were held Oct. 10 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Brother Hugh Health officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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Ho w can I g lorify God? How glorify By Carey Kinsolving and friends (Part Two of Part Three) “One thing to glorify God is to jump at the chance to jump rope at the nursing homes,” says Elizabeth, 10. Who would ever think that jumping rope could glorify God? After reading the rest of her story, I doubt if any reader will wonder whether Elizabeth’s jumping glorifies God: “Thanks to my teacher, I realize that people there barely ever get visited. When the people see us jump rope, their faces light up with joy. I know people there get lonely, because both of my grandfathers died there.” Children have the power to bring smiles to the faces of older people. My hope is that some kids would take a cue from Elizabeth. I can’t help but believe that her compassionate jumping brings great delight to God as well. “I can start spending more time with my family to glorify God,” says Jeremy, 10. “Four or five days every week, I’m doing some kind of sports. I think family is more important.” There’s a wonderful book by Randy Frazee entitled “Making Room for Life: Trading Chaotic Lifestyles for Connected Relationships.” The title says it all. Our lives can easily become chaotic by trying to do too many things. I like sports as well as the next guy, but they can become poison for family unity. Moms and dads become chauffeurs to get the kids to the next game or lesson. Nerves get frazzled and lives unravel because everyone operates on overload 24/7. In some families, the evening meal together has become a relic of a time when life was simpler. Drop some of the sports and slow down, says Frazee. We have to make time to glorify God and to build connected relationships. That means saying “no,” and we don’t like to say “no,” especially when so many entertainment and activity opportunities beckon. Realizing that less is sometimes more will make it easier to jettison some of your activities. “I need to work on my anger and self-control so that I don’t get in trouble at school,” says Carson, 11. “I would like to do the Scripture that says, ‘Do unto others as you would like them to do unto you.’” The golden rule can serve as a starting point and standard for controlling anger. I find that anger is usually a result of frustration, and both find their source in a desire to control. People are born believing that the world revolves around them. If you doubt this, spend about two minutes with a baby. Guess what: Apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ, the baby’s it’s-all-about-me worldview doesn’t change. The only thing that changes is the sophistication in which that mecentered view is expressed. Adults learn to hide their true intentions.The challenge for Christians is to change their thinking about who occupies the center of the universe. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com) were held Oct. 10 at African Methodist Episcopal Church with Pastor Eddy Moise, Jr. officiating. Interment: Beach Cemetery.
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Publix has grown into a responsible corporate entity By Don Valentine Merit needs to be awarded to Publix grocery store. In 1930 George Jenkins opened the first Publix store in a sleepy area of central Florida. In the last 85 years it has had i’s “hiccups”, but grown to become the preeminent Floridian grocery chain. Among the other corporate retail giants like Wal-Mart, or Target they are the only Florida company that quietly backs the community. Specifically, take note of the variety of Free medication that Publix provides to the community. Publix does not charge even a nominal fee for these medications. Every other source chooses to charge an exorbitant fee for medication. Publix gives high blood pressure medication like Lisinopril for no charge. In 2007 they expanded this program to include multiple antibiotics like penicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin and more. In March 2010, Publix announced the launch of another free prescription, Metformin for Type II Diabetes, the ge-
neric of Glucophage. Publix provides the medication in 500 mg, 850 mg and 1,000 mg strengths. They provide them, with prescription, to the public at no charge. Last year they expanded their provisions for A.C.E. inhibitors to include free amlodipine. This is a dynamic resource, in particular, for the African American community. According to the American Heart Association [heart.org] 40 percent of nonHispanic Blacks will contract high blood pressure. Publix provides two of the most common high blood pressure medications for free! It is no surprise that Fortune magazine rated them from 1994 - 2009 as “One of the Most Admired Companies”. Our society would blossom if the other corporations followed Publix lead as a steward of its community. Don Valentine Free Lance Writer U.C. Berkeley ’89 B.S. Psychology, McGeorge Law School J.D. ‘92
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WASHINGTON-Bill Murrain, a lawyer from Conyers, Georgia, traveled to the National Mall for the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March and stood side-by-side with three generations of Black males: his sons, son-inlaws, and five grandsons. And last weekend, as Murrain walked near the White House, he spoke with pride about the accomplishments of Black Americans over the years, which includes the historic election of President Barack Obama, the nation’s first
African-American president. “The fact is, for all of its imperfections, we live in the most magnanimous country in the world,” said Murrain, who voted for Obama in both presidential elections. “I am reassured that the next generation of Black males has a brighter future ahead of them.” “They awaken to a First Family and a nation lead marvelously by one of their race, President Obama, and my grandsons take it as a normal occurrence,” Murrain said. “It is their reality.” (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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October 15 - October 21, 2015 • Page 9 Westside Gazette Businesses added 142,000 FAMU enhances homecoming parade activities to heighten Wahnish Way and Orange jobs in September and Black student and community experience Avenue and end on Wahnish and FAMU Way. The change jobless rate declined TALLAHASSEE, FL — ship with the surrounding com- and student-oriented events was made to enhance commuSince taking the helm as chief executive officer of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), President Elmira Mangum, Ph.D., has made enhancing the relation-
munity and improving the student experience two of her Administration’s highest priorities. The annual FAMU Homecoming Parade is one of the University’s signature community
and, therefore, presents a major opportunity to advance these strategic initiatives. The University initially changed this year’s parade route to start on the corner of
Third annual Caribe Arts Fest celebrates major art by minority artists Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from NorthStarNewsToday.com (TriceEdneyWire.com) The nation’s nonfarm businesses added 142,000 jobs in September, but the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., called the report disappointing. “September’s numbers bring average monthly job creation to 198,000 in 2015, a rate slower than 2014,” EPI reported. “Hope for upward revisions to the low August numbers were revised downward by a combined 59,000 fewer jobs.” During September, the unemployment rate for Black men 20 years old and older dropped to 8.9 percent compared to 9.2 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week. The jobless rate for Black women 20 years old and older
was 8.0 percent in September, down from 8.1 percent in August. The overall Black unemployment rate was 9.2 percent in September, down from 9.5 percent in August, BLS reported. The jobless rate for Black men and Black women remains much higher than that of other ethnic and racial groups. The jobless rate for Asians was 3.6 percent and 4.1 percent for white men 20 and older. For white women 20 and older, it was 3.9 percent. The jobless rate for Hispanic men 20 and older was 5.5 percent and for Hispanic women, it was 6.3 percent. The EPI noted that the civilian labor-force participation declined last month. There were 635,000 discouraged workers last month. Discouraged workers are people who have given up looking for a job. The unemployment rate remained at 5.1 percent.
Walter Scott Family reaches $6.5M settlement
Walter Scott and Michael Slager (Cont'd from FP) Since Scott’s death, North Charleston police have begun wearing body cameras, as Slager was not wearing one when he killed Scott, meaning if the bystander had not captured the incident on his cell phone, Slager’s lies about what happened may have been
taken for truth instead of him facing a murder charge. Mayor Summey also reports that local police will be working a division of the Department of Justice that helps local municipalities resolve issues involving race, color, national origin and gender within their community.
The danger of thinking you know everything and not knowing when your cup needs emptying (Cont'd from FP) What would cause someone to behave in such a manner as to not be able to listen, think, and walk away with some type of rational understanding? I know that there are a number of sufficient answers to this question, however, the three common best answers are and not necessarily in this order: drugs/alcohol, mental illness and the person is full of his/her stuff; speaking very politely. One might say that this person is a cognoscenti in the field of superior dumbnafobia and self-grandiose. They are so full of themselves and honestly believe that know any and every thing. Another way of saying this is that their cup is too full to put any good thing in it. It’s the complete opposite of what is stated in Psalms23:5 (KJV) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Trying to help, lead or impart some needed instructions to a person who’s cup is full is like trying to hold on to a flame; you get burned every time. My daddy use to say in a kidding, joking serious kinda way, “I give you too much credit, you are dumber than I thought you were.” That usually came after several attempts at him trying to tell me something and I would unequivocally have a rebuttal for everything he said until I got up from the ground once with a humming in my ears and birds chirping over my head and him standing over me saying –“you alright.” People with full cups can’t take anything in whether they want to or not, it’s impossible. The only way that a full cup can receive a little is for it to be emptied of some of its content. “Dear God thank you for allowing me to come to You like an “empty vessel to a full fountain with no merit of my own.” To leave refreshed, content and spiritually wholesome. In Jesus name amen.” GOD WANTS US LIKE AN EMPTY CUP SO HE CAN FILL US WITH HIM; HE IS LOVE.
From Michelle McKoy The Little Haiti Culture Complex, located in Miami, Fla. is scheduled to host the Third Annual Caribe Arts Fest that celebrates art, music, food, film and other culture as expressed through artistic expression from the US, Latin America and Caribbean regions between Oct. 23 – 25, 2015. MIAMI, FL – Art and culture take center stage at the Third annual Caribe Arts Fest to be held at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex in Miami. A celebration of the artistic essence of the Americas and the Caribbean, the three day event, created by American Art Initiative, is positioned to help artists, aspiring and established, entertain South Florida visitors and residents through art exhibits, independent films, musical and poetic performers, plus educational workshops. Taking place Oct. 23 – 25, 2015, the scheduled events will feature a Friday night DJ Party and Film Screening, Saturday’s Live-Music Concert, and Sunday’s Poetry Slam. There are also activities such as the Kids Zone, Fashion Shows, the College Students’ Community Connection, Culinary Arts Presentations and much more for a total family fun experience. Weekend passes are only $20 while each day patrons may purchase a day pass for $10. Children under 12 are free. Tickets are available online. For founders Michelle McKoy and David Muir, the event has been a vision that both shared as they pursued ways to support themselves and other artists from minority backgrounds. “We’re both artists who understand what it takes to be able to do what you love and live,” said Muir in a recent interview, “we believe this is just the beginning of a movement that will attract the necessary attention on the awesome talent we have in our communities.” For more details on times and schedules of events visit www.caribeartsfest.com The Little Haiti Cultural Complex inspires children of all ages through a rewarding Outreach Program. By providing a nurturing learning environment, they develop artistic skills and explore their hidden talents. This program includes summer workshops, a performing arts season, and numerous events.
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The vision is to stimulate young minds by encouraging artistic values and offering a quality interactive atmosphere. The center conducts programs in the visual and performing arts that are designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of diverse backgrounds, ability, and educational levels. We believe that there is an artistic spirit in all of us that nourishes our humanity and enriches our society. The American Art Initiative (AAI) was established to support the development and expansion of the arts by maintaining an exchange of talent and creativity for cultural, social, and economic viability. Our team consists of artists who understand the needs of artists. The main aim is to create positive representation of independent artists, create support and outlets that develop leadership for progressive living. Caribe Arts Fest is a multigenre art festival celebrating the arts of the Caribbean and the Americas. In its third year the festival will be held at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, Miami, Fla. from Oct. 23-25. The festival will showcase multimedia creations representing and encompassing the culture, essence and creativity of the Caribbean and the Ameri-
cas. This annual event celebrates the artistic diversity of Miami and is positioned to attract travelers visiting Miami who have an interest in ethnic and heritage tourism. A display of contemporary trends in painting, photography, sculpture, performance arts, film, multimedia and much more from the USA, the Caribbean & Latin America. For more information visit www.caribeartsfest.comorwww.facebook.com/ caribeartsfest. Follow us on twitter at @CaribeArtsFest. For more information, call (754) 273-7166 or email: michelle@globalflowpr.com
nity and student enjoyment. After considerable consultation with the City of Tallahassee and input from numerous stakeholders and students, the previously announced route has been tweaked slightly to showcase the “main street” of campus. The revised route will allow parade goers to see many of the University’s iconic structures like Coleman Library, Lee Hall, and the Eternal Flame. The new route will still start on Wahnish Way and Orange Avenue and proceed down Wahnish Way. However, instead of proceeding to Wahnish and FAMU Way, it will turn right on Gamble and proceed to South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, then turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (MLK) and end at MLK and Osceola Street. Commenting on this change to the parade route, Student Activities Director Marvin Green said, “Making this change will give us an opportunity to explore different ways to use the parade to connect FAMU to the broader Tallahassee community. Not only will it make the parade more accessible to our students, but it will give visitors and our neighbors a chance to see one of the most beautiful campuses anywhere.” The University will revisit the route at a later date to determine how effective the move was in stimulating community and student interest, as well as the cost and other operational aspects of the parade. This information will be shared with the community and the City to de termine future parade routes.
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Five Reasons why you’ll love Goran Dragic By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau Everyone expects the Miami Heat to compete for the Eastern Conference Championship this year, and their expectations are realistic. One of the reasons is because of the way that the roster is constructed. The Miami Heat has arguably one of the deepest teams in the NBA and their point guard’s ability is one of the calling cards of this team. Last year the Phoenix Suns made a huge mistake on their roster by attempting to create the point guards of the galaxy when they had Isaiah Thomas, Eric Bledsoe and Goran Dragic on the court at the same time. Long story short, management had to trade away Dragic because he wasn’t going to resign, thus giving the Heat one of the best teams in the league. Now that Dragic’s playing his weekly games on Biscayne Boulevard, here are five reasons why Miami Heat fans will grow to love “The Dragon.” 1. He’s Scary Good Who knew that all it would take for the Miami Heat to land such an amazing point guard is a flub like Phoenix made by signing Isaiah Thomas and having them think that it could work with a three-headed point guard monster. Thanks to their error, Miami arguably gets a top 10 point guard on its team in the prime of his career. Dragic two years ago was on the brink of making the NBA All-Star team because of the way that he produced on the court. Dragic averaged 20.3
points, 3.4 rebounds, and 5.3 assists, while sharing the backcourt with Eric Bledsoe. Last season with the Heat, Dragic put up great numbers in only half a season. Now that Dragic has a full year under his belt with the team, expect for Dragon’s scoring numbers to increase drastically. The Heat is looking for a third primary scorer for Wade and Bosh, and Dragic falls right in the pecking order. The lefty could have his first All-Star selection this season if he plays well enough. 2. He’s An Uptempo Player Goran Dragic might not be one of the fastest players in the NBA like Russell Westbrook, John Wall and Derrick Rose, but that’s never stopped him from playing the point guard position at an uptempo pace. One of the reasons why fans will love Dragic just as much as Erik Spolestra will love to catch him is because Dragic understands how to score easy points in transition and he’s not careless with turnovers while he’s doing it. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Why y ou should still belie ve you believ in the Miami Hur ricanes Hurricanes
By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau “The drought might finally be over. Miami might be able to pull this one off.” How many people actually had this type of thought? How many people believed Miami would end their five-game losing streak? You had reason to believe because during the 10:02 minute mark of the game against Florida State after Brad Kaaya threw an absolute beautiful pass to Stacy Coley in the corner of the end zone that gave Miami a one point lead late in the fourth quarter. “We’re going to find a way to blow this game.” Now, how many people actually had that thought right after that catch?
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Well if you had that thought then you were correct with your thinking. Nevertheless, the Miami Hurricanes found a way to lose once again and we’re still sitting here asking if Al Golden is the right head coach for the program. Needless to say, the loss wasn’t and shouldn’t be on Golden. He had the team prepared to play and the game plan he executed almost worked. But then again the old saying goes, “Almost isn’t good enough.” The good news is though, this team can compete. Miami might not have a ranking next to their name but you should expect this roster to play in the ACC Championship game if they win the rest of their remaining games. A win against Clemson can do wonders for their confidence because it’ll be one of the signature wins in Golden’s career. That type of upset could be the spark plug this team needs to finally get back to prominence in the college football landscape. On paper, Clemson might look like the better team, but anytime you have a quarterback who’s as confident as Brad Kaaya you have a winning shot. On another note, raise your hand if you were proud of the way that Brad Kaaya played against Florida State. Kaaya had one of the best games of the year against Florida State as he went 29-of49 for a season-high 405 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions finishing with a 148.8 QB rating. Hurricanes fans were hyped about the game before they saw Kaaya even take the field because of what he was saying to the media during the week before the game. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Westside Gazette Why you should take Dan Campbell serious
Campbell By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau leadership, and they won’t have to wait any longer. It’s been a long time coming, Standing at 1-3, the Dolbut change has finally occurred. phins have once again started A lot of Miami Dolphins fans off the NFL season with a losing were ready for a change in record. The good news is it’s the
www.thewestsidegazette.com last year they’ll have to start off with a losing record under head coach Joe Philbin. Due to the fact that owner Stephen Ross has given Coach Philbin the boot, the Dolphins can now look forward to the leadership skills of rookie interim head coach Dan Campbell. In addition to Philbin, Campbell helped Ross with the coaching personnel decisions and brought along defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle to accompany Philbin out of the organization. Then he signed defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and Al Saunders to an offensive assistant position to work with Bill Lazor. Now that Campbell is the leader of men that will be held accountable for the Dolphins’ success or failure, should we start to place unreal expectations around the year? The firing of Philbin signifies either two concepts for the rest
of the season. One of them being the end of the Dolphins season. Normally when teams fire their head coach in the middle of the year it marks the beginning of the end of the season. Losing the leader is normally when teams waive the white flag and proceed to worry about rebuilding next season. On the other hand it also could mean that the Dolphins really needed a new spark and a change in their leadership, which could in essence galvanize their team. On Oct. 1, 2012, Bruce Arians was named the interim head coach of the Indianapolis Colts because head coach Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia. Arians led the Colts to a 9-3 record and they had one of the biggest turnarounds in NFL history. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Westside Gazette Some disappointed, some enlightened by A time to be born including his exhortation to Farrakhan speech African-American men and woBy Hazel Trice Edney
Individuals, organizations as well as families with children came to participate in the “Justice or Else” gathering; but, the messages they took away varied. (Photo: Travis Riddick/Trice Edney News
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Minister Louis Farrakhan’s “Justice or Else” gathering on the Washington Mall Oct. 10, 2015 was anticipated by many to be the ultimate call to action for Black people and others who continue to face racial oppression in America. But, after Saturday’s march, many who attended expressed mixed feelings about whether their expectations were met. “I was somewhat disappointed in Minister Farrakhan’s presentation,” said Jack Gravely, interim executive director of the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP. He had driven up from Richmond, Va. with his daughter and 11-yearold grandson. Although he thought Farrakhan’s chidings,
men to respect each other, were necessary, Gravely said, “I thought he would talk more about economic justice, issues going forward and issuing a stern challenge to the AfricanAmerican community better than he did… I was a little disappointed in the message.” Actually, Minister Farrakhan stopped short of giving the total strategy for the economic boycott, the “Or Else” aspect of the march. Although he called for the boycott, he never fully drew from the April 3, 1968 speech by Dr. King during which King exhorted preachers in Memphis to “redistribute the pain” being felt by sanitation workers and other poor people in America. The Minister spoke on a variety of topics from economic boycott to social responsibility to America’s wrongs being judged by God, to the tenets of the Nation of Islam, drawing a variety of responses. “I have a feeling of happiness in knowing that we’ve started some justice for ourselves,” said Khalif Muhammad, 15, wearing a backward cap labeled, “Justice or Else.” While most teens appeared reflective, one man became agitated after walking upon three teenagers smoking marijuana behind the porta potties as the march dispersed. “They’re not even thinking about what just went on today!” the man said. On the other hand, many basked in the peace, positivity and unity of the day. Officers of the U. S. Capital Police were out in masses, a helicopter circulated overhead, the Fruit of Islam security detail was out in force and Minister Farrakhan complained that he had to stand behind a protective glass-incased podium. But, despite typical teen behavior, there were no notable incidents during the eight-hour gathering that started with prayer and culminated with the Farrakhan speech. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Coady Sworn Sworn, fourth from the left, pictured with Soul Bowl Coaching Legends. Samuel J. Sworn, Jr. (Coady), a native of Pompano Beach,Fla., is the last surviving sibling of 10 children: (Marie, Rosa, Perry, Andrew, Willie, Vera, Easter, Geraldine and Esterlene). Born to Samuel Sworn, Sr. and Easter Birk on April 10, 1928. A Time to Work Samuel attended and graduated from Pompano Colored School (Blanche Ely High) in 1946. In 1951, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, a master of Education degree from Florida Atlantic University, and a host of other degrees from various colleges and universities. Samuel worked in the school system for over 40 years, from 1951 to 1953, he taught Horticulture at Veterans in Delray Beach, Fla. He was a science instructor at Blanche Ely High School from 1953 to 1970. He also taught Earth Science at Northeast High School for one
year (1971-1972). Before retiring in June 1992, he was an Assistant Administrator at Plantation High School for 20 years. Samuel worked just as hard and long as in his community as he did in his career. He was a lifelong member of Bethel AME Church of Pompano Beach Fla., where he served over 28 years as the Chair-Pro-Term of the Trustee Board; Church School teacher, Feeding Ministry. In addition to being a part of various boards and associations, he was also a founder and life charter member of the Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Inc. A Time to Rejoice In 1952, Samuel married his college sweetheart, Millicent Jordan. Their 63 years of marriage was centered around their children: Corris Sworn (Joyce), Sharon Jordon (Lewis), Derryl Sworn King (Steven), Drake
Sworn (Yolanda) and Dwayne Sworn (Debra). In 2008, he received the Westside Gazette’s Coaching Legends Hero in Our Community Award. On June 13, 2009, the City of Pompano dedicated the Houston/Sworn Aquatic Center in his honor. A Time of Loss Samuel departed this journey on Oct. 5, 2015. His last resting days were spent at the Willow Wood facility in their Memory Care Unit, where he was treated with respect and the highest quality of care. A Time to Mourn His memory will remain a cherished possession by his large and devoted family. He is survived by his 4 sisters-in-law: Edroce Ballard, Doris Jones, Ann Jordan and Aristine Small; one brother-in-law: Harry Jordan, nine grandchildren: Ronnie, Shummarah, Brentis, Sheri, Aubrien, Aria, Shelby, Darrien and Demetria; 1 god son: Leonard Mobley, II, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.