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Two sisters shot dead in MiamiDade

Notre-Dame fire: Cathedral saved within crucial half hour

Saving France’s Notre-Dame Cathedral came down to a crucial time window of 15-30 minutes, France’s deputy interior minister has said.

Laurent Nuñez praised the “courage and determination” of firefighters who

“risked their own lives” to salvage the building’s stone structure and its two towers.

The fire ravaged the 850-year-old cathedral’s roof and caused its spire to collapse.

The cause of the blaze is unclear.

“We now know it all came down to 15-30 minutes,” Mr. Nuñez said, adding that police and fire services would spend the next 48 hours assessing the security and safety of the structure.

Paris public prosecutor Rémy Heitz said his office was “favouring the theory of an accident”, but had assigned 50 people to investigate the origin of the fire.

Other officials have suggested it could be linked to extensive renovation works taking place at the cathedral.

Thoughts are now turning to how Notre-Dame will be rebuilt, which restoration experts say could take between 10 and 15 years.

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Broward County Social Justice Coalition Sponsors Voter Rights Registration Drive

By Perry Busby

Stephanie and Joanna Telusme (GoFundMe/courtesy)

Two sisters were killed in a drive-by shooting in Miami-Dade on Sunday that also sent two others to the hospital.

Police say Stephanie Telusme, 27, and her 23-yearold sister, Joanna, were shot and killed near Northwest 19 Avenue and 60 Street. Two others — a man, 30, and a 24-year-old woman — were also shot and transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in stable condition, Miami-Dade police say.

Officers were called to the area about 1:30 a.m.

Sunday after police received a ShotSpotter signal of gunfire, according to MiamiDade Police Detective Alvaro Zabaleta.

“One of the officers attempted to stop a vehicle leaving the area and the driver refused to stop,” Zabaleta said.

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Those who were in the car eventually bailed out and three of them were questioned by police. Two of them were released and the third “was (Cont’d on page 3)

On Saturday, April 13th, a coalition of social justice advocacy groups sponsored a Voter Rights Registration Drive at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 400 NW 9th Avenue. The drive was one in a series of such events the coalition aims to hold in communities across Broward County.

“Our goal is simple. Get the information out,” Marsha Ellison, Marsha Ellison, President of the Fort President of the Fort Lauderdale/ Lauderdale Branch of Broward County Clerk of Courts, Chief Director Nakia Smith Broward County NAACP, replied the NAACP and Clerk Brenda Foreman (right) spoke on fines and restitution. regarding the coalition’s aims. “We have got to get the information out through the sources that Last year Florida voters passed Amendment 4, the public listens to and we’ve got to be in the places where reinstating voting rights to former felons with non-violent they gather.” offenses, who have (Cont’d on page 2)

Sun Trolley Improves Service for Fort Lauderdale’s Neighbors

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – There’s good news for Fort Lauderdale’s neighbors who are choosing the Sun Trolley as their car-free transportation alternative. The Sun Trolley’s NW CommunityLink is now providing more service in the mid-day by operating two vehicles instead of one from 11:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., and the Neighborhood Link route has been modified to reduce wait times at its most popular destinations!

“Sun Trolley’s top priority is offering premier customer service and ensuring our routes and schedules serve as many riders as possible,” said Robyn Chiarelli, Executive Director for the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association. “We are continuing to improve our services to maintain the Sun Trolley as the top, affordable transportation option.”

The free NW Community Link operates weekdays from 6:20 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. By doubling the number of trolleys servicing this route in the mid-day, the Sun Trolley’s NW Community Link will serve more riders while simultaneously decreasing wait times. This route now provides neighbors, who are commuting for both work and pleasure, with all-day connectivity to the (Cont’d on page 5)

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Education Before Recreation The theme of Kaya Fest 2019; Kaya Fest overall.

“Kaya Fest is the creation of Stephen Marley, an eighttime Grammy Award winner, singer, songwriter, musician producer and son of the legend Bob Marley. It was named by the New Times as one of “Miami’s Ten Best Musical Moments of 2017!” Presented by Fruit of Life Productions and The Alacran Group it is scheduled to return Saturday, April 20th, 2019 at 1 p.m., at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami after a triumphant 2018 Sell-Out in California!”

One of the rare times the Marley brother get together on stage you do not want to miss this star-studded performance. The Marley Brothers; Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Ky-Mani and Julian along with Busta Rhymes, Davido, Sean Paul, Kes the Band, Chi Ching Ching, Protoje, Walshy Fire (of Major Lazer) Third World, Koffee and a special guest appearance by Farruko, and Pitbull.

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Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?

Looking at them, Jesus *said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27 (NASV)

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. Have you ever witnessed children playing games and they lose their identity and become somebody else?

Well, in games, this may not seem to be such a problem; however, in life it can lead to a lack of selfesteem, denial of one’s identity and destruction of a race of people.

In the early 40s there was an experiment done with Black children using White baby dolls.

Kenneth B. and Mamie Phipps Clark were Black psychologists who, as a married team, conducted significant studies among Black children. One in particular was the one using the white dolls to prove inferiority complex created by racial segregation.

Some 40-50 years after the Clark’s experiment, a documentary was done and the same thing existed and validated associating White with being “pretty” or “good” and Black with “ugly” or “bad”. The dolls used in the documentary were identical except for skin color.

Here we are today suffering from this mind set created thousands of years ago and yet we have not been able to shake it.

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www.thewestsidegazette.com In a joint effort to get students involved with the Children Services Council’s 2019 Broward AWARE! Protecting OUR Children campaign: Growing the Voices of Our Future, the Westside Gazette will engage youth in a photovoice (photojournalism) project. The youth will tell their stories through the written word and through the lens of cameras they will operate as photojournalists focusing on but not limited to the Broward AWARE campaign.

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By Petra Gunn Photo by Brielle D. Henry This year’s Protecting Our Children campaign presents a fun and informative day the whole family can enjoy. In partnership with a number of other organizations, the event tackles topics ranging from child abuse to dental health. Local families are offered the opportunity to explore, learn and take advantage of various programs and services that encourage residents and local businesses to connect.

For 11 years, the Children’s Services Council (CSC) has been championing the public awareness game with a day

of music, activities, prizes, and networking opportunities for locals to enjoy. Andrew Leone, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at the CSC of Broward County, says that it is the organization’s responsibility to shed light on taboo subjects and services open to youth.

“The biggest challenge is making sure that the entire community is aware that these events are happening. The name of our campaign is Broward AWARE! Protecting Our Children and it is all about raising awareness. There are a lot of programs and resources that are available if only people knew that they were. There is a lot of information here related to mental

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On Saturday, April 13, 2019 a fun-filled family event took place at Delevoe Memorial Park. It was hosted by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and many other community partners. The event brought awareness to the safety and protection of children and youth in our community. It was great being a part of something that focused on the young people of our community.

and behavioral health and the juvenile justice system for example. It is important that this information is shared so that it is no longer a taboo conversation,” he said.

The free event is held every year at Delevoe Memorial Park. In an effort to prevent child abuse and neglect, for four hours, attendees visit business booths, enjoy refreshments, mini-workshops, and tips to support economic wellness and strengthen families. One local resident said that the event impacts her by teaching her something new every time she attends.

“I used to work at this park and I retired here. So anytime they have a function, I like to come out and see what is happening in the community.

You get a lot of information about what’s going on and you learn something new every time you come,” Sally Inman said.

College Readiness

Many teenagers aren’t prepared when it comes to getting ready for college.

Some students are at a disadvantage compared to those with ample economic and social resources.

All teens must know that the admission process is not as easy as it seems. The stress of completing applications, writing an essay and creating an eye-catching resume cause people to panic.

A scandal, reported by the New York Times as “In what the Justice

Department called its largest ever college admissions prosecution”, “alleges that 50 people took part in a nationwide scheme to “game the admissions process at highly competitive schools.”

The scandal gained national notoriety because it involved some high-profile individuals that were accused of bribing officials to inflate test scores and fabricating student accomplishments.

The sheer fact of these alleged acts shows how competitive applying to colleges has become. The recent college

admissions scandal involving high profile individuals has intensified the scrutiny of the application process.

At a young age parents teach their children that education is the ticket to a successful future. However, now many “regular” students are left to pause and wonder if their studying and hard work will be enough to level Cosey Proctor, III - 15 the playing field. Some may even ask the question “why even bother?”

I n t e r e s t e d i n b e c o m i n g a J r. P h o t o j o u r n a l i s t ? E - m a i l b r h s r @ t h e w e s t s i d e g a z e t t e . c o m

The Ely Educational Museum Re-Opens in City of Pompano Beach SOUTH FLORIDA – Broward County artist George Gadson and Mrs. Blanche Ely go back to 1996 when the artist created a bust of her for the first opening of the Ely Educational Museum twenty-three years ago.

For an event last month, Gadson stood proudly next to Mrs. Ely, one more time.

Since their first meeting, Gadson has become renowned for his celebrity sculptures, designing for high-profile persons in sports and politics through the 80s, 90s and today.

On March 20 when The Ely Educational House in the City of Pompano Beach re-opened at the home of Blanche Ely and her husband, Professor Joseph A. Ely, George was there to celebrate, again.

The one-story, three-bedroom house at 595 N.W. 15 St. is about two blocks north of Blanche Ely High School, where Ely served as principal for nearly 20 years, beginning in 1951.

To date this museum has had a stamp in its honor; it has been recognized on the Broward County Historical Register, and in the Washington DC Historical Registry.

This March event honed the pride of a City (Pompano Beach) in present time and echoed the legacy of a woman,

a couple, and a story that none are willing to forget.

For this strong advocate for equality and education, and in fact, equality in education, more than 100 people attended the celebration.

In attendance were the Blanche Ely High School Band, the Mayor of the City of Pompano Beach, and several City Commissioners, along with school mates of Blanche Ely herself, and countless Blanche Ely High School Alumni.

Mrs. Ely passed away in 1993 and alma mater and friends, who carry her legacy, her friendship and her shining light attended to remember her.

Gadson, who believes that art plays a significant role in providing a quality of life and vitality to the community in which he serves, is a self-taught artist and Duke University graduate.

the terms of their sentencing. It is estimated that an additional 1.4 million Florida residents will be eligible to vote in the 2020 election.

It is believed that the number of returning citizens in Broward County may be as high as 60,000.

It is why the coalition believes it was necessary to include a forum and Question and Answer sessions at the events. Gordon Weekes, Executive Chief Asst.

Public Defender and Broward County Clerk, Brenda Forman were on hand to provide attendees with information on how to check their status, the steps to update it, and available resources.

“The issues are complex, but simple, clear communication is the best way to begin the process. An individual may want to vote, but

he or she still harbors fears about interacting with the government.

Some even believe it is a setup to get them to violate their court agreement. It isn’t easy to convince someone of that when they’ve been incarcerated for ten or more years” Weekes said.

A big concern for many attendees was whether they could be charged with a crime if they filled out a voter registration card but was denied due to ineligibility.

While Miami-Dade District Attorney, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, has publicly stated that she would not seek charges in such cases, Broward County District Attorney, Andrew Meyers, has not publicly made a statement regarding his position.

The goal is to get the number

of voters on the roll back to the Obama 2008 election level.

Whereas the Supervisor of Elections office would make several attempts to contact a voter before purging them from the roll, the new administration is taking a more aggressive approach to purging rolls.

Organizations on hand for the event included the NAACP, Broward County Public Defender Office, Broward County Court Clerk Office, TJ Reddick Bar Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi and the Westside Gazette.

With the 2020 election a little over eighteen months away, the coalition continues to seek additional venues and events to spread the word.

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The 2019 Masters:

Tiger’s Incredible Improbable Comeback to Win

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent After 11 years, multiple surgeries and a myriad of personal drama, Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters Championship and his 15th career major on a sun-soaked Sunday at Augusta National.

It was the first time Woods had won at Augusta after he was trailing after 54 holes.

The victory also came following years of doubting whether he would ever be able to play at a high level.

“It’s overwhelming because of what has transpired,” Woods told reporters after he shot a -2 under 72 for -13 under overall to seal the victory. “It’s unreal for me to be experiencing this. I’m kind of at a loss for words really,” he said.

The victory, one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, had social media abuzz.

“The National Newspaper Publishers

Association (NNPA) congratulates and Tennis great Serena Williams said salutes Tiger Woods as he wins the the win moved her to tears. “I’m literally Masters Golf Tournament for the fifth in tears watching Tiger Woods. This time,” NNPA President and CEO Dr. is greatness like no other,” Williams Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., tweeted.

Tweeted. “Knowing all you have been Chavis also noted the tough road through physically to come back and do Woods had what you just did today? Wow. “The greatest to take to reCongrats a million times. I am emerge as inspired. Thank you buddy,” comeback story so Golf’s biggest Williams said. star.

Former President Barack Obama in sports.” also offered his congratulations -Stephen Curry “Resilience via Twitter. is in our “Tiger! To come back and win DNA,” Chavis said, referring to African the Masters after all the highs and lows American and other minorities and is a testament to excellence, grit, and certainly acknowledging the challenges determination,” Obama said. overcome by Woods.

Fellow golfers like Phil Mickleson, Golden State Warriors superstar Luke Donaldson, Gary Player and Bubba guard Stephen Curry called Woods’ Watson also tweeted out their respects victory, “the greatest comeback story in and congratulations to the 43-year-old sports. “Congrats Tiger Woods, let me Woods. hold one of those 5 jackets one time,” And, the “Golden Bear,” Jack NickCurry wrote on Twitter. laus also expressed his appreciation and

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The Windsor D. Ferguson Memorial Awards The family of the Late Bishop Windsor D. Ferguson is proud to announce the recipients of The Windsor D. Ferguson Memorial STEM Awards at Tuskegee University. This award is restricted to a Florida or a Maryland fulltime undergraduate who demonstrates leadership qualities and academic success.

This is our third year with this award, and we expected to make only one award; however, the quality and volume of applications made that difficult. We believe these students represent dad’s character and ‘the best and brightest’ of what Tuskegee offers. Five of the award recipients are from Miami, Fla. opportunities to assist with improving the health care system in her native country of Haiti and around the world. She plans to attend graduate school to become a Physician Assistant with a focus on pediatrics. She is interested in cancer research to understand the relevance of chemical studies in cell models and learn more about the environmental risk factors. Sephora is an honor student, a Tuskegee *Rodney Claude, a junior University Merit Scholar, Biology major.

Rodney’s and a George Washington career goal is to become an Carver Scholar. She is an Obstetrician to help decrease undergraduate Teaching the mortality rate of mothers Assistant for Tuskegee’s and premature babies. He Chemistry department and is believes as an Obstetrician a student ambassador for the he will help deliver future American Chemistry Society leaders into the world and help (ACS) and the Biology Club/ lead and teach our prodigies Minority Association of Preto create a better world. Health Students (MAPS).

Rodney is an honor graduate Sephora volunteers with ACS of Miami Dade College, with chapter members at Tuskegee an Associate in Art degree, Public School. majoring in Biology. He is a Tuskegee University Scholar and a member of the Biology Club. Rodney has volunteered at Tuskegee Public Schools for the “Do You Know Your H2O” program to assist students with scientific experiments, teach students about pH of different water, and help students understand the structure of an H2O molecule.

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placed under arrest for an unrelated possession of marijuana charge,” Zabaleta said.

A relative said the two sisters were from Broward County, WSVN-Ch. 7 reported. “They came to visit somebody, en route to have fun for the night, and I heard that they were shot and killed, so it’s crazy,” a man told the station, identifying himself as the women’s cousin.

“They go pick up a friend or see a friend, one of the two, and end up getting shot and hit in the crossfire. Somebody shooting recklessly or shooting at somebody or whatever, and two sisters are gone tonight.”

A GoFundMe page set up to help their family with funeral expenses rails against gun violence and mourns Stephanie and Joanna Teluseme as being exceptionally close.

“Everyone who knew Stephanie and Joanna knew that they were inseparable, they did everything together and it gives our family a sense of peace to know that they now have each other for eternity,” the posting said.

The motive for the shootings is unknown.

Miami-Dade police ask anyone with information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade at 305-4718477 or online at www. crimestoppers.miami.com.

Story originally posted at sun-sentinel.com

*Camryn Granger, a sophomore Animal Science student. Camryn’s career goal is to become a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Meat Inspector and to educate citizens of the world about our intimate relationship with agriculture. Camryn is an honor student, a Tuskegee University Scholar, and recipient of the Florida’s Talented 20% Scholarship.

She was accepted into the South Dakota State University (SDSU) USDA Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) two-year summer internship.

Last summer she conducted and assisted SDSU graduate students on beef cattle reproduction and physiology research. This summer she will intern at the USDA-ARSMeat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska.

Camryn has worked at the TU Poultry Farm and currently works at the TU LET US Academy. She is Treasurer for the TU Block & Bridle and Historian for the TU Pre-Vet Club.

*Sephora Jean, a junior Biology major. Sephora has always considered pursuing a degree in biological sciences because of the endless

*Etinosa Iyayi, a junior Biology major. Etinosa’s interests leads her on a path to Biology/Pre-medical sciences to take advantage of research opportunities that can contribute to science and translational medicine.

She dreams of becoming a Pediatrician. Etinosa is an honor student, a Tuskegee University Merit Scholar, and a George Washington Carver Scholar. She is an undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Tuskegee’s Chemistry department and is a member of the American Chemistry Society (ACS), the Biology Club/Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS), and the International Student.

*Rodahina Pasteurin, a junior Biology major.

Rodahina’s career goal is to become a Medical Scientist to help uncover new treatment and prevention methods for various diseases and to make great breakthroughs in science. She understands that Biology is constantly evolving with new discoveries so her education will extend beyond her undergraduate studies. Rodahina graduated with highest honors from Miami Dade College, with an Associate in Art degree, majoring in Biology. She is a first-generation college student, a Tuskegee University Scholar, and a member of the Marching Crimson Piper Marching Band. Rodahina is a past Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholar who analyzed Nematode C. Elegans to study the Continue reading online at:

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EVENTS

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April IS

Autism Awareness Month &

Sexual Assault Awarenes Month Event The Town of Lake Park will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m., at Kelsey Park, 601 Federal Hwy., Lake Park, Fla. Easter egg hunt for children 3-10 years-old and prizes for each category. For more info call (561) 840-0160.

The Lake Park Harbor Marina will host its monthly Sunset Celebration, Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m., with Happy Hour from 9 p.m., 105 Lake Shore Dr., Lake Park, Fla. For more info call (561) 840-0160.

Program The City of Miami Gardens presents CMG Stingrays Youth Swimming Program, Monday – Thursday, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Bunche Park Pool, 15727 N.W. 22 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla. For more info or to schedule a Swim Test at (305) 6241456.

Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed for Super Bowl 2020. Miami Super Bowl host committee is recruiting 10,000 volunteers that will serve as ambassadors throughout the South Florida region during the week leading up to Super Bowl LIV on Feb. 2, 2020. For more info go to www. miasbliv.com/volunteer

Event Tri-Rail annual “Ride & Play” Day offer onboard family fun, Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more info about TriRail’s “Ride & Play to find train schedules visit www. tri-rail.com/ride-and-play or call 1-800-TRI-RAIL.

Education is the most Powerful Weapon which you can use to change the world --Nelson Mandela

Deeply Rooted LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN BROWARD - MIAMI-DADE AND PALM BEACH COUNITIES Meeting “Democracy starts in your neighborhood.” The keynote address at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Broward County, Saturday, April 27 at 12 noon, at Carolina Golf Club, 3011 N. Rock Island Rd., Margate, Fla. For more info contact Bonnie Gross, at (954) 895-4556.

Celebration Urban League of Broward County Living Well, National Minority Health Awareness Celebration Day, Wednesday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call Kareisha Davis at (954) 625-2566 or kdavis@ ulbcfl.org

Open Mic Mayor Oliver Gilbert and the City of Miami Gardens in Partnership with The Florida Freedom Writers present Teen Open Mic Night, Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m., at Starbucks Miami Gardens, 19401 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla. Come and share your talents!

Future Date, Thursday, May 23. For more info and sign up contact Amanda Miller at ammiler@miamigardens-FL-gov

Events Collier City Events, all event held at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. Ninth Ct., Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7670.

- Wednesday, April 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Oasis-Using Microsoft Skype -Monday, April 22-23 Seed Them In – An Earth Day Event: Participants will choose a seed to grow their own plant. This ongoing program will teach basic gardening skills.

Seminar Quit Your Way - Quitting tobacco isn’t easy. Finding help should be. Tobacco Free Florida offers free tools an d services to help you get started.

Free 5 Week Tobacco Cessation Seminar at Broward Regional Health Planning Council, 200 Oakwood Lane Suite 200, Hollywood, Fla. _ Monday, April 15 thru Monday, May 20, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Group meets every Mondays for 6 weeks (April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 20).

To register or for more info contact Nova Southeastern University AHSC Tobacco Cessation Program at (954) 2621580.

Fair M-DCOS Information Technology Services Vendor Fair navigate the M-DCP Procurement System generate more business with M-DCPS communicate with the community, Friday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at ITS Department, 13135 S.W. 26 St., Miami, Fla. RSVP e-mail us at: Provents@dadeschools.net

Shows

April Shows at Dillard Center for the Arts: Show at 2501 N.W. 11 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For cost and additional info call (954) 322-0838 -The BoydGuard The Musical, Sunday April 27 thur Sunday, May 5, evenings at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, at 4 p.m.

Art Fest The 7th Annual Jammin’ in the Park & Art Fest, Saturday, April 27, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Ilene Lieberman Park, 3801 Inverrary Blvd., Lauderhill, Fla. Art Vendors spaces are available and we artists. Complete your application now for an opportunity to have your own display at the event. For more info call (954) 730-3000 e-mail Julie.

Events Broward County Library eNews Events • Director’s Book Club - join Broward County Library Director Kelvin Watson in reading and discussing April Title - The Rooster Bar, Monday, April 22 at 1 p.m., at Davie/Cooper City Branch.

• Dream It, Write It - Create eBooks with BiblioBoard: Write, Publish, Share and win!

The 2019 Indie Author Project Contest, a competition from BiblioBoard and Library Journal that recognizes adult and young adult indie-published fiction booik, is now open!

Submission will be accepted through Friday, May 31.

• Read, Write and Self Publish eBooks for Free. The contest is open from now thru May 31.

• 14th Annual Children’s BookFest - Summer at the Library Kickoff, Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut

Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, Fla. • South Florida Book Festival, Friday and Saturday, July 19 & 20 at African-American Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Events Pompano Beach Library 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 2 Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7595 April 2019 Adult Programs: - Saturday, April 13 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. - Social Security Timing & Strategies (Multi-Purpose Room) - Monday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - CareerSource Broward: Solutions for Your Career (Multi-Purpose Room) - Tuesday, April 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. - Tai Chi for Arthritis (Adults 60+) (Conference Room) - Tuesday, April 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Kids & Money (Conference Room) - Tuesday, April 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010/2013,. Session 4 (first come, first seated.

- Wednesday, April 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. - Social Security Have Questions for the Social Security Administration? Meet a representative on the 3rd Wednesday of Every Month.

(Front Lobby) - Wednesday, April 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. - Adult Financial Literacy by Oasis (Multi-Purpose Room) - Thursday, April 18 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. - Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian (Conference Room) - Thursday, April 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. - Tai Chi for Arthritis (Adults 60+) (Conference Room) - Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - First Time Home Buyers Workshop 2019

by Oasis of Hope ( Multi-Purpose Room) -Tuesday, April 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. - Tai Chi for Arthritis (Adults 60+) (Conference Room) - Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Introduction to Micosoft Word 2010/2013, Session 5 (Multi-Purpose Room)

Event The City of Miami Gardens Parks & Recreation presents Youth Baseball (boys and girls ages 5-8, now thru Sunday, June 9, at Scott Park, 17710 N.W. 15 Ct., Miami, Fla., and Carol City Park, 3201 N.W. 185 St., Miami Gardens, Fla., and AJ King, 4230 N.W. 178 St., Miami Gardens, Fla. Register at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 N.W. 199 St., Miami Gardens, Fla. For more info contact (305) 622-8080.

Events Dillard Class Of 1971 Activities: - Saturday, April 27 - Class Meeting at 6 p.m.

- Saturday, May 11 Second Annual Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Black Firefighters, 1612 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Let’s brunch for a purpose. Enjoy delicious food & old school music while we raise funds for women on their cancer journey.

Janice Hayes will be the MC & Dr. Rosalind Osgood will be the speaker. The theme is One Sisterhood: We Shine Brighter Together. Two Sisters Connection Mother’s Day Brunch, Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 10:30am until 1:30pm at Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation, FL 33317.

Call more details and cost (954) 881-8375.

What’s Happening in Dania Beach * Dania After Dark, a monthly street festival in Broward’s First City! Free admisson, all ages, pet friendly. Second Saturday of each month from 5 to 20 p.m., at SW First Ave., between first St. and Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Fla. (Free parking garage on SW Third Ave., (just N or SW First St.) For more info call (954) 785-7475. * Art In The Hall, Second Saturday every month in City Hall from 5 to 8:30 p.m. * Free Dania Beach PATCH Farm & Market, 1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Earth Day Festival, Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * City of Dania Beach Annual Spring Celebration, Saturday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m., at Frost Park Recreational Complex, 300 N.E. Second St., Dania Beach, Fla. Egg Hunt begins at 12 p.m. For more info call (954) 924-3690. * 2019 Summer Camp Program at Frost Park June 10 Aug. 9, registration at 11 a.m. on the following day: Saturday, April 13. For more info call (954) 924-3690. * Now Hiring. How to apply for a position: The City of Dania Beach encourages online application. daniabeachfl.gov/ jobs

Events Friends of the African American Research Library Cultural Center, 2650 Sistruk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6282.

- Teen Poetry Workshop, Thursday, April 18 from 3 to 4 p.m., free snack served.

- Gallery Lorraine Mizell presents Remembering Ivory Mizell now thru Sunday, April 21.

- Monopoly, Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

- National Pretzel Day, Friday, April 26 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

-Money Smart at Broward County Librarym Wednesday, May 1 from 4 to 5 p.m.

- Friday, May 3 - #DestinationFridays - Haiti. For adults 2 and up. Fridays.Broward.org - Reggae Reel: Moments in Music now thru Saturday, May 4.

- Comic & Sci-Fi Convention Saturday, May 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

- Teen Poetry Workshop, Thursday, April 18 from 3 to 4 p.m.

- Living My Best Life in 2019: Free Wellness Workshops for Seniors/Caregivers, NOW through June from 10:30 a.m.

1 p.m., pre-registraion is required at (954) 357-6282 or online at at Eventbrite.

- Save the Date: 2019 Book South Florida Book Festival - Book Life 8th Annual, Friday, July 19 & Saturday, July 20

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A M E S S AG E F ROM O UR PUBL ISHER continued from Front Page In the case of Nathanael, he found favor in God’s eye even though he asked the question, “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?”

For whatever reason some of us have chosen to disbelieve that we are of any value, conscience or significance, let’s go back to when we first encountered this misconception of our self-worth.

At what point did we realize we came from stock that was inferior, that our parents and grandparents were subhuman and down-right pitiful?

Now think about what propelled you to succeed when we had to overcome from having less and needing more?

When did we lose our compassion of helping our own and replacing it with the need to push them down so society would not see our kindred looks of similarity?

Who do you root for in the confines of your secluded homes, hidden from the outside world where no one can see you or hear you yell your preference on to victory?

Don’t forget that we are just a generation away from ripping the head off someone when they called you the N-word.

Oh, perhaps you believe that Mr. Charlie’s ice is colder than Mr. Leroy’s and that, “You are not like them”, is a pass that you can use to escape being the N-word?

When I reread the Book of John Chapter 1:35-49 as it talks about the first disciples, I

understand Nathanael a little better.

Even though he questioned the probability of something good coming from a place associated with anything but good, his heart was in the right place.

Jesus knew that Nathanael’s heart was good because He said Nathanael had no guile (deceit).

Can the same thing be said of us when we ostracize, condemn and profane the character of our own?

Are we subjecting others that look like us to humiliating circumstances because we are suffering from the White doll baby syndrome or is it that we want to be the that White doll baby and we know damn well that we can’t!

It’s time for us to move on pass wanting to bleach our skin and add long silky blonde hair to our beautiful nappy hair and quit trying to improve on God-given attributes through a false sense of being accepted by them.

When we are shaped by and react to the expectations of others, we are lost and trying to find our way is a deadly game.

God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27 (NASV) WHAT GOD HAS MADE NEEDS NO MAN MADE APPROVALS / IMPROVEMENTS.

Notre-Dame fire: from Front Page A number of companies and business tycoons have so far pledged funds between them to help with reconstruction efforts, Le Monde newspaper reports.

Offers of help have also poured in from around the globe, with European Council President Donald Tusk calling on EU member states to rally round.

What happened?

The blaze was discovered at 18:43 local time (16:43 GMT) on Monday, and firefighters were called. The flames quickly reached the roof of the cathedral, destroying the wooden interior before toppling the spire.

Fears grew that the cathedral’s famous towers would also be destroyed.

But while a number of fires did begin in the towers, Mr Nuñez said they were successfully stopped before they could spread.

By the early hours of Tuesday, the fire was declared under control, with the Paris fire service saying it was fully extinguished by 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT).

What is the damage?

Search teams had already begun assessing the extent of the damage when dawn broke over the French capital.

The cathedral’s blackened stone and charred

scaffolding were revealed to onlookers for the first time.

Photos appear to show that at least one of the cathedral’s famed rose windows has survived, although there are concerns for some of the other stained-glass windows.

Christophe Castaner, France’s interior minister, warned that while the principal structure had been saved, the building was still unstable.

“We will be standing at [Notre Dame’s] bedside”, he added.

Mr Nuñez said that “overall”, the structure was in good condition, but that “some vulnerabilities” had been identified in the stone vaults and the remainder of the building’s ceiling.

Experts have not yet been allowed on site to assess the damage and French firefighters have sent a drone to survey the scale of the destruction.

Heat and water damage will also need to be assessed.

The cathedral’s 18th Century organ has not been burned, but it is not clear whether it has been damaged by water, Bertrand de Feydeau, from the French charity Fondation

NATIONWIDE — Ciham Ali Ahmed, an Eritrean-American girl, was imprisoned by the government of Eritrea at the age of 15 although she was never convicted of any crime. Since then, Ciham, who is now 22-years-old, has been held incommunicado for 6 years and even her family doesn’t know where she is exactly or how she is doing.

Born in California to Eritrean parents, Ciham grew up in Eritrea where her father Ali Abdu formerly served as the minister of information under President Isaias Afwerki. In 2012, her father fled to Australia fearing for his life after a rift with the president.

Ciham’s father then reportedly negotiated with smugglers to get his daughter out of the country because he thought the government would take retribution on him through his daughter.

Eritrea has a policy of forced national military service for young people starting at the age of 18.

The conscription should last for only 18 months, but he feared the government would have his daughter face a life of permanent conscription instead.

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However, Ciham was arrested on December 8, 2012 while attempting to cross the border to Sudan to escape.

Not only Ciham tried to leave the country in fear of never coming out of conscription. The UN refugee agency UNHCR said there were 459,430 Eritrean refugees around the world by the end of 2016.

Ciham, described by her family as caring and compassionate, never faced trial and wasn’t charged with any crime. Yet she remained in prison and her whereabouts are still a mystery even to her family.

Since then, her family tried to find out where she is but her uncle, Saleh Younis, told CNN they were only told that “her case is being personally handled by the President and nobody knows anything about it.” Her family also tried to seek help from the US government.

“Because she is US born… I really thought the government of the United States would scream bloody murder, but no one is speaking for her. It’s very, very disappointing. She is a United States citizen but because she grew up in Eritrea and because her parents are Eritreans, then

Ciham Ali Ahmed when she was 15-years old.

I guess she is not fully American,” Younis said.

Recently, several organizations are drawing attention to Ali Ahmed’s disappearance. A group called One Day Seyoum took her story to social media sites for a campaign using the hashtag #happybirthdayciham.

The Amnesty International is also urging people to sign the petition to call on the Eritrean government to release her.

“Granting Ciham Ali Abdu unconditional release would signal that there is hope for a new era of reform to begin in Eritrea,” said Felix Horne, senior Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch.

“The government has already deprived Ciham of her adolescence; she now deserves to spend her adulthood as a free woman.”

From Keith Miles FAMU Office of Communications keith.miles@famu.edu A Florida A&M University (FAMU) professor has developed a cooling vest that could be a lifesaver for football players, fire fighters, soldiers and others who toil in hot, humid weather and also generate millions for the University.

Charles Magee, a professor of biological systems engineering in the College of Agriculture & Food Sciences, has been awarded a U.S. patent for a solar adiabatic cooling apparatus, which he calls a solar evaporative cooling vest – just the thing needed as warmer days approach.

Magee developed the cooling vest to provide personal cooling for individuals in hot and sunny environments. He envisions a variety of users, such as soldiers, football teams, fans at outdoor sporting events, hikers, forest fire fighters, landscape and field workers who would benefit from his apparatus as they struggle to remain cool while they toil in the hot sun.

The apparatus operates on the same scientific principle as the large evaporative cooling systems placed on the sidelines of professional and college football games, Magee said.

“There are thousands of high school and college football teams that could use this portable evaporative cooling system to reduce heat exhaustion in the players during practices and games,” said Magee. This could be a lifesaver, he said.

“We all know of cases where football players have collapsed due to heat exhaustion and some have died due to heat strokes,” Magee added. “This is one of the reasons why I did Continue reading online at: thewestsidegazette.com

Sun Trolley Improves from Front Page County Transit Central Terminal and the Tri-Rail Station.

The route alignment for the free Neighborhood Link route has been modified to provide a quicker, more direct connection between downtown Fort Lauderdale and LifeNet4Families, which are two major destinations served by this route.

The Neighborhood Link operates weekdays from 8 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.

“These improvements to the Sun Trolley’s service support our shared vision of creating a multimodal city that depends less on cars and more on alternative forms of transportation,” said Fort Lauderdale Mayor and CRA Chairman Dean J. Trantalis.

“We salute Sun Trolley on enhancing its operations to fulfil the transportation needs of city residents and visitors quickly and efficiently.”

Both the NW Community Link and the Neighborhood Link are funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, Broward County Transit, the City of Fort Lauderdale, the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Agency (NPFCRA), and the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association (TMA).

To hop onboard the Sun Trolley, wave at the driver from a safe location anywhere along the route, signaling that you would like to board. To learn more about the Sun Trolley, visit www.suntrolley. com or call (954)-TROLLEY to speak to a neighbor support representative 24/7, 365 days per year. To track the trolleys in real time, download the free Trolley Tracker App on your Apple or Android device.

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after 51 years, fair housing still an unfinished journey

Fifty-one years ago, this month, the Fair Housing Act (the Act) was enacted to ensure that housing discrimination was illegal. Yet, just days before the annual observance of Fair Housing Month began, headline news articles reminded the nation that housing discrimination still exists.

For example, on March 19, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) fined Citibank $25 million for violations related to mortgage lending. At issue was Citibank’s “relationship pricing” program that afforded mortgage applicants either a credit on closing costs or a reduced interest rate. These cost breaks were intended to be offered to customers on the basis of their deposits and investment balances. According to OCC examination at Citibank, these ‘relationships” did not include all eligible customers – particularly people of color. The regulator’s conclusion was that the bank’s practices led to racial disparities.

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The Reality of Being White in America in 2019

By Roger Caldwell

As President Donald Trump makes more statements that make no sense, and are not based on facts, his base supports him more passionately. Many would think that White people would not trust Trump, because they know he lies, but his fan base is growing. Over 50% of White women support the president, and 80% of White men support him.

These numbers are staggering, and many of these White people no longer accept forced diversity, and White males are mad. They feel that White men as a class are being attacked, and it is time to stockpile firearms. Some think it is possible there may be a race war, and since 2008 election of President Obama, the number of firearms manufactured in the US has Continue reading online at: www. thewestsidegazette.com

Gender Parity Heats Up

Black women sit at the nexus of race and gender and are buffeted by the twin spectres of these “isms”, and struggle u p s t r e a m against a current of prejudice and bias which is compounded by gender and race.

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The Fight for Equal Pay,

“How do we ensure that future generations of all backgrounds live in neighborhoods rich with opportunity?” said Goldberg.

“Fair housing. Fair housing can ultimately dismantle the housing discrimination and segregation that caused these inequities in the first place.”

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Black Studies becomes major factor in social

At Princeton, Black Studies has proven to be a popular and successful program.

Dr. Eddie Glaude, chair of the Center for African American Studies at the New Jersey campus, believes the burgeoning interest in Black Studies may provide ground for a degree program

By Merdies Hayes, Editor, Our Weekly News The Black Power movement of the late 1960s helped to redefine African American identity and establish a new racial consciousness. As influential as this period was in the study and enhancement of the African Diaspora, this movement spawned the academic discipline known as Black Studies on our college and university campuses.

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Task Force continues to ensure Florida’s Black History seen as Florida History

By Tony Hill

I am happy to report that the Florida African American History Task Force remains active in its mission of raising awareness about our state’s rich Black history. We continue to meet and fulfill our statutory obligations, and we believe we are making Black history a relevant part of public education.

We are particularly excited with the strides the task force has made with its online course delivery program. Thanks to our two-year partnership with EverFi, a Washington, D.C.-based education technology company that develops innovative webbased teacher training and online modular based African American history courses that can be integrated into school cur-ricula.

Our efforts to increase online learning have produced positive results. Currently, 31 of Florida’s 67 school districts are using the Ever-Fi products, either in the form of teacher training or digital classroom instruction. The task force continues to work with Ever-Fi in hopes of expanding the Black History curricula to more school districts in the Sunshine State.

The task force also has reached a growing number of school district administrators, school board members and public schoolteachers through its African American History Summer Institutes.

The educators who participated in our most recent 2018 Summer Institute appreciated the training and insights provided by colleagues and students from those exemplary school districts that are veterans in teaching Black History curricula.

The bottom line? The African American History Task Force is working in a diligent and a fiscally responsible manner to meet its goals. Is it enough? Can we do more? “No,” and “Yes.” Funding is critical. Florida currently appropriates $100,000 to the task force, which is used to pay for all programming and its staff of one. The funding, while appreciated, is clearly not enough to reach the many teachers and students in Florida’s 67 school districts. We had hoped to see an increase in our budget this year.

However, we will make that a priority in 2020.

There is a demand for Black history teaching tools, which can help explain the history of Florida to the more than 2.7 million youngsters attending public schools in our state. With greater funding and more resources, the task force could do a better job of reaching more educators throughout the state who are interested in enhancing their history and social service studies.

We should not shortchange our state’s rich history, not for ourselves or for those generations to come. The contributions of Black Americans to the development of Florida is nothing short of extraordinary, whether it’s the development of America’s first “Underground Railroad” to freedom or the founding of the school that would become one of the nation’s prominent HBCUs in Bethune Cookman University by Mary McLeod Bethune.

Florida’s Black history is Florida history – period. The African American History Task Force is doing its part and stands ready to do much more.

Tony Hill is chairman of the Florida African American History Task Force and a former member of the Florida

Senate.

Wordz of Wilson — Black

Heroes

Despite the United States touting itself as the bastion of freedom and equality, women in this country – despite comprising 50.8 percent of the population – have always found themselves in the position of having to fight for salary and wages comparable to men.

A range of studies shows some progress, but stubborn racial and gender wage gaps persist in the United States.

Often, researchers point to disparities in education, the fact that many African American women and other women of color are clustered at the lower end of the pay scale and that the minimum wage hasn’t been increased since 2007 as factors contributing to the wage gap. But what’s often downplayed or ignored is the racism and sexism that’s also at play.

Black women sit at the nexus of race and gender and are buffeted by the twin spectres of these “isms”, and struggle upstream against a current of prejudice and bias which is compounded by gender and race. This intersectional discrimination exacerbates those gender and race gaps, stymies Black women’s ability to access educational opportunities, and has a pervasive and corrosive impact on their careers and career advancement, experts say.

The wage gap has real-world consequences.

Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever said that over their lifetimes, Black women stand to lose between $800,000 and $1 million Continue reading online at: www.thewestsidegazette.com

Nipsey Hussle’s transformative work in community development, entrepreneurship, economic empowerment and, efforts to end gang violence will be recorded in the Congressional Record, but all of this comes posthumously.

By Chelle Wilson, International Secretary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorotity, Inc., Texas Metro News “The Need for Heroes”

by Langston Hughes was featured in a 1941 issue of The Crisis. He was bothered by the overwhelmingly negative images of African Americans in the news, movies, and books, as well as the growing erasure of Black heroes from the iconic—like Denmark Vessey and Mary McLeod Bethune, to the not so well known like Sam Solomon, who in 1939 led the first African Americans to vote in Miami, and Roscoe Dunjee, who in 1915 started the Black Dispatch newspaper in Oklahoma City to challenge and expose racism and violent attacks on the community.

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The great Tiger Woods

By Kevin Palmer The 83rd Masters Tournament demonstrated Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest golfer of all time. He has won 81 official PGA Tour events, second to only Sam Snead with 82, and six ahead of Jack Nicklaus. He has won 15 PGA major championships, second all-time behind Jack Nicklaus. In addition, he holds a number of other golf records.

In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Tiger Woods played golf as Michelangelo painted, as Beethoven composed music, and as Shakespeare wrote poetry. Tiger played golf so well, all the host of heaven and earth will pause to say, there goes the 83rd Masters champion who did his job well. Congratulations, Tiger Woods.

Cities should not promote known

By Kevin Palmer

racists

The boyhood home of President Woodrow Wilson on 419 Seventh Street, Augusta, Georgia is a symbol of Augusta’s racist heritage. According to the Wilsonboyhoodhome.org website, “[Wilson] lived in the home from 1860-1870.

[He] spent the formative years of his childhood in Augusta, years that would affect him for the rest of his life.” It was here Wilson formed his racist views of African Americans.

In 1877, Wilson witnessed the end of Black liberation known as Reconstruction.

In his book, The Color of Law, author Richard Rothstein wrote, “In the South, the former slaveholding aristocracy renewed African American’s subjugation. Denied the right to vote, segregated in public transportation, schools, and private accommodations, and victimized by lynching and other forms of brutality, African Americans in the South were reduced again to a lower-caste status.” Later Wilson would play a role in the subjugation of Blacks.

Rothstein wrote, “In Washington, D.C., African Americans in the federal civil service had been making great progress; some rose to positions whose responsibilities included supervising white office workers and manual laborers. This came to an end when Woodrow Wilson was elected president in 1912. Wilson and his cabinet approved the implementation of segregation in government offices. Curtains were installed to separate black and white clerical workers. Black supervisors were demoted to ensure that no African American oversaw a white employee.”

Promoting the boyhood home of a known racist disrespects Augusta residents who are descendants of slaves.

The Passion of Supporting

Black Business

By Don Valentine

The noble supportive thing to do is to put your money in the community that looks like you. Uplift the Black entrepreneurs!

This is a life lesson to all fledgling and veteran Black business owners do not expect a “Get Golden Pass Sales Ticket From Every Black Person Because You’re A Black Owner”.

That will come with responsibility. Should you not heed my cautionary language you will find your business closed sooner than you thought.

Let me illustrate for your elucidation a reason there is a vertical failure in Black business compared to White business.

1. If you advertise you open business at 9:00, then you must do just do that. It is not acceptable if you want customer retention to come at 9:20 or 9:30. That will not keep your lights on!

2. Hire staff that are customer service friendly, as most of the White stores do. They may be a family member and need a job. If you let them treat that job like a D.M.V. employee both of you will be looking for work! , 3. It also is mystery to me why some Black stores have a sign that says “We are out to lunch we will be back in an a half hour.” Then why not stagger your scheduling to always have the store open?

These reminders are to help the Black business owners help the Black community support them. We can only tolerate so much foolishness. Do not get frustrated and say “Why don’t my people support me?” We try!

Learn to be open minded and respectful to peoples Opinions, even when you don’t agree.

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Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha named Runner-Up for 2018 MLK Monument Award Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was named runner-up for the prestigious 2018 MLK Monument Award for the second year in a row. Children’s Services Council of Broward, a long-standing partner of Chi Psi Omega, nominated the chapter for the award which is given to the organization, agency or institution that best exemplifies the ideals and teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Chi Psi Omega chapter members Barbara Thomas and Ann Burnett accepted the award at the Marriott Coral Springs in front of a standing room only crowd of more than six hundred MLK Monument Award luncheon attendees.

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Rev. Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday School ............................................................................................................... 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service ............................................................................................. 10:15 a.m.

Communion Service (1st Sunday) ........................................................................... 10:15 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”

Harris Chapel United Methodist Church Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div E-MAIL:stanley.melek@flumc.org 2351 N.W. 26th Street Oakland Park, Florida 33311 Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520

SERVICES

Sunday Worship ................................................. 7:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School .............................................................................. 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday (Bible Study) ........................................... 11a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Living Waters Christian Fellowship Meeting at Central Charter School Building #5 4515 N. St. Rd. 7 (US 441) Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 (954) 295-6894

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10 a.m.

Rev. Anthony & Virginia Burrell

lwcf2019@gmail.com (Church) llerrub13@gmail.com (Pastor)

“Jesus said, let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink.” (John 7:37)

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.

1-800-254-NBBC * (305) 685-3700 (o) *(305) 685-0705 (f) www.newbirthbaptistmiami.org

Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church 522 N.W. Ninth Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Church: (954) 462-1413 or (954) 647-8254 Email: AMEZ522@yahoo.com

Rev. Dr. William Calvin Haralson, Pastor SERVICES

Sunday School .................................................................................. 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship ............................................................ 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study (Wednesday) ............................................................... 7:30 p.m.

"Reaching beyond the four walls touching lives, touching communities".

Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church Reverend Henry E. Green, Jr., Pastor 401 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone: (954) 463-6309 FAX 954 522-4113 Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Email infor@mthermonftl.com

James C. Boyd Funeral Home CRAFTON Funeral services for the late Lucy Bell Crafton – 99.

ELLIS Funeral services for the late Sister Amy Lee Ellis 90 were held April13 at Holy Mission Church of Christ with Pastor Joseph Wells officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

PHILANTROPE Funeral services for the late Rubens Philantrope – 55.

PULLOM Funeral services for the late Walter Pullom, Jr. – 72 were held April 13 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.

WALLACE Funeral services for the late Zelma Wallace – 68 were held April13 at Thompson Temple FBH Church with Rev. William Calvin Haralson.

Chapel with Pastor W. J. Gaskins officiating.

YOUNG Funeral service for the late Betty Lee Young – 78 were held April 13 at Triumph Church with Elder Freddie Gallon officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

McWhite's Funeral Home COPELAND Funeral services for the late Willie “Pearl” Copeland were held April13 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Rev, Anthony Burrell officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

JOHNSON Funeral services for the late Sylvia Yvette Johnson - 59 were held April13 at McWhite’ s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joey J. Johnson officiating.

WILLIAMS Funeral services for the late Eloise Alfreda Williams – 89 were held April 13 at James C. Boyd

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The Westside Gazette Wishes Your Family a Happy Resurrection Day

Suspect Arrested in Case of Three Church Fires in Louisiana A 21-year-old named Holden Matthews has been arrested in connection with fires at three predominantly Black churches in Louisiana. All three churches were destroyed.

Matthews’ social media accounts evidenced loose connections with white supremacy.

By Lauren Burke, NNPA Contributor

Victoria Newswire

A man arrested in connection with the Louisiana Black church fires is a law enforcement official’s son, reports say.

A 21-year-old named Holden Matthews has been arrested in connection with fires at three predominantly Black churches in Louisiana.

All three churches were destroyed.

Matthews’ social media accounts evidenced loose connections with white supremacy.

St. Mary Baptist Church in Port Barre burned down

on March 26. On April 2, the Greater Union Baptist Church in Opelousas, Louisiana was burned down. Two days after that fire on April 4, the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church was also burned in the same town.

Authorities are confident that the fires were all intentionally set.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus asked for the FBI to investigate the arsons as a hate crime.

“Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass, Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson, and Representative Cedric Ric-

hmond of Louisiana’s Second Congressional District call on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and all federal law enforcement agencies to investigate the possible hate crime that resulted in the recent burning of the three historically Black churches in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. All three fires may be the product of domestic terrorism, and places of worship should be protected and safe at all times. It is our expectation that the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies work expeditiously to resolve this matter to restore

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3 Things You Need to Know About

Marketing is the elusive magic that all business and brands must have in order to attract their target market.

However, marketing can be difficult for some to understand and seemingly costly.

As a result, it becomes necessary to market ourselves as much as our brand because on all levels, but especially the local levels, people do business with people they know, like and trust. It’s not enough to just showcase your product and services. Marketing is about putting a polished version of yourself out there. It’s about overcoming fears and shyness. It’s remembering that closed mouths don’t get fed and accordingly, private Instagram accounts don’t get views. It’s about public speaking or hiring brand managers.

Marketing is taking the bull by the horns and saying, I am open for business.

Marketing is your brand on display and center stage. Here are a few tips to take your business to the next level.

Be Social, Not Salesy Too often, small businesses are mimicking big brands by speaking at

Marketing

their audience instead of speaking with them on social media. The appeal of small businesses is in supporting someone we can relate to, so you must give your potential customers someone to relate to. Your vibe will attract your tribe, so it’s important to be yourself and speak authentically in your conversations in real life and online. Your social media followers should be viewed as potential brand ambassadors. Be effective in your social sphere and your supporters will be eager to share their positive experiences with your brand. They will champion about their experience with your goods and services. Your Facebook and Instagram posts should go beyond flyers and product shots to photos of you living your real life outside of entrepreneurship.

Be transparent about your difficulties and insecurities and let your potential customers know the real you, let them share in your experience.

Hometown Love Grows to Global Recognition The internet is the world’s marketplace,

but how does that bell make noise in the local parade? Internet marketing is but one tool you can use to market your business. Build a local fanbase by bringing your candles and body scrubs to flea markets and pop-up shops. Come from behind the desk and offer your graphic design and financial services to local businesses. We are at a time when people are happy to support their local economy, and with excellent customer service, you are sure to get new ambassadors, “fans” and customers for your business easily.

Here is another tip - Tap into your local media. Your potential customers and clients ate reading The Westside Gazette just like you are. People want to know what is going on in their backyards and turn to reputable sources for that information. Trusted publications like the Westside Gazette have a history of servicing our community and can bring news of your business to a localized audience.

Engagement comes in many ways Sometimes we can get dismayed by the lack of interaction on our social media posts. We must remember the name of the game is impressions. Studies show that a person sees an ad 7 times before they decide to purchase.

Therefore, commercials run so frequently. You must put something in your potential customers’ faces several times before it registers. That doesn’t mean bleed their feed with the same ads day after day, but offer them interesting content that ties back to your business.

Your audience sees it, even if they don’t like it. Don’t forget to

ask your brand ambassadors and fans to report. You can share information in your Instagram and Facebook Stories? They are great for content that you don’t want to make permanent on your page. The bonus is you can see who views them. Note the people who regularly watch your stories. Those are potential customers and ambassadors.

Marketing, Social Media, and On Location engagement can be overwhelming, but it’s necessary. For this very reason - Press Release Marketing is hosting “It’s [Just] Social Media: For Business Owners, Non-Profit Leaders,

and Influencers.” Join us as we discuss techniques on how to maximize your profits and reach by working the world wide web. It’s going down April 20 at the City of Lauderdale Lakes Educational and Cultural Center from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

We will have an interactive discussion, prizes, and networking opportunities.

Let our marketing mastery workshop take your business to the next level! #JustPressRelease.

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Florida Grand Opera presents a free family fun day at Pompano Beach Cultural Center on April 20, 2019 Florida Grand Opera (FGO), along with the Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department, will host FGO Free Family Fun Day at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 3 pm.

FGO’s Family Day is a fun-filled event where opera fans – young and old, new to the genre or opera aficionados – can come and explore the world of opera through hands-

on activities, interactive experiences, and the thrill of live theater. Activities will include stage make up, costume and prop design, instrument petting zoo, voice lessons, and a live musical performance to delight all ages. All participants receive an opera passport/autograph book to guide them through the day’s activities, as well as a special gift to commemorate the day.

Family Day will conclude with a performance by the students of The North Broward Preparatory School (NBPS) led by Choral Director Liz Korkosz and Music Director, Tenor, and former Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist Daniel Bates. NBPS provides music curriculum, developed in collaboration with The Juilliard School, which inspires its young musicians

to develop the skills of musical thinking, active listening, and connection, empowering them with creativity, curiosity, and cultural literacy. Students from the NBPS Vocal Program will perform a concert featuring Art Songs and Operatic Arias by some of history’s greatest composers.

Every season, Florida Grand Opera’s Education and Community Engagement Department creates a broad range of engaging music education and community programs.

More than 20,000 children, families and community members take part in FGO programs throughout the season across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties.

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Kaya Fest 2019 from Front Page Pitbull. Will give on-lookers a show of a lifetime. This is a show that marijuana/kaya/cannabis/hemp, Mary Jane, users don’t want to miss. While the education is delivered throughout the show, users of the substance freely enjoy the benefits of smoking without repercussions. However, one of the main reasons people attend is to see the show. The highly anticipated show on April 20th will no doubt have audience members their feet dancing to the sweet sounds of reggae music thought the day and enjoying great food. There is still time to get you tickets don’t be the only one is south Florida not attending please go to www.kayafestivals.com to get your

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Alain Poupart, Lead Writer The Dolphins have had success with foreign players in the past, whether it was England native Jay Ajayi or Cyprus-born kicker Garo Yepremian — not to mention former Canadian Football League star Cameron Wake — and they’re hoping for another success story with Durval Queiroz Neto.

The Dolphins signed the Brazilian defensive tackle Monday through the 2019 International Player Pathway Program.

Queiroz, who is 26, played in Brazil for the past four seasons on the two best teams in the country — Cuiabá Arsenal and Galo FA — and was a judo champion prior to playing football.

Brazil is an emerging international market for the NFL, and the league website describes Queiroz as having “been noted with having great athletic ability and a willingness to learn.”

Neto and the other six players taking part in the 2019 International Player Pathway Program participated in a Pro Day in Tampa on April 1, and he made an impression.

“All seven participants put on a good workout,” wrote Keith Larson of Bucsreport.com. “One of them stood out to me, not just for athleticism and enormous size, but for the way he carried himself. That player was Durval Neto from Brazil. This young man is a physical specimen. His athleticism for his size was very impressive.”

Instituted in 2017, the program aims to provide elite international athletes the opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve their skills, and ultimately earn a spot on an NFL roster.

Queiroz is the first player from Brazil to participate in the program, which this year features athletes from Mexico, Australia, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Outspoken marijuana advocate Whoopi Goldberg launches range of weed-infused products to help ease period pain Whoopi, 60, today announced the launch of a line of products infused with marijuana to help soothe menstrual cramps

By MIRANDA BRYANT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Outspoken marijuana fan Whoopi Goldberg today announced she is launching a new line of products featuring the drug that claims to help women who suffer from menstrual stomach cramps.

The 60-year-old actress, businesswoman, comedian and television host from New York, who publicly supports marijuana use, told USA Today period pain is ‘not a joke’ and that she wants to help those who suffer from it.

Whoopi says that her product, which is released next month, is for people who ‘don’t want to get high high’, but instead simply want a way to relieve their period pain in a calming and relaxing way.

It will only be available in California to people with medical marijuana cards due to the federal ban on the drug.

The View co-host launched the brand, Whoopi & Maya, with Maya Elisabeth, founder of Om Edibles, an all-female-run medical-marijuana cannabis company in California.

By entering the marijuana industry, one of America’s fastest growing, Whoopi is following in the footsteps of rapper Snoop Dogg, who backs Leafs by Snoop, and the family of late singer Bob Marley, who joined a cannabis company to make Marley Natural products.

Whoopi said although joint-smoking is ‘fine’, the majority of people cannot do it before work and function.

‘For me, I feel like if you don’t want to get high high, this is a product specifically just to get rid of discomfort,’ she told Vanity Fair.

‘Smoking a joint is fine, but most people can’t smoke a joint and go to work.’

‘This, you can put it in your purse. You can put the rub on your lower stomach and lower back at work, and then when you get home you can get in the tub for a soak or make tea, and it allows you to continue to work throughout the day.’

Goldberg, who has previously spoken about her use of medical marijuana in a column for website The Cannabist, started using a vape pen after she stopped smoking cigarettes and could not smoke joints anymore and found it gave her ‘relief’ from her glaucoma-related headaches.

Dismissing those who claim period pain is a ‘niche’ product, she said she was inspired by her granddaughters who get cramps.

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOUR FAMILY LEGAL NOTICES PUBLICATION OF BID SOLICITATIONS Broward County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for a variety of goods and services, construction and architectural/ engineering services. Interested bidders are requested to view and download the notifications of bid documents via the Broward County Purchasing website at: www.broward.org/purchasing.

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TAURUS-Do not feel alone in facing your tumultuous circumstances this week. Call upon your support system and do not be afraid to ask for help. Your ability to reach out will be a strong sign of courage. The people closest to you will feel a new respect for you.

When I reach out in love someone is always there. 8, 24, 32 GEMINI-Do not narrow your options by accepting any offer that is put on the table this week. Internalize the situation and discover how resourceful you are and capitalize on your own strengths and ability make things happen. Don’t underestimate yourself, especially this week! The wisdom of the ages is revealed as my spirit.12, 32, 48 CANCER-Love, joy and hope fill the air around you this week. Three of the greatest intangible assets that one can experience will be given to you in abundance this week. Use them to overcome the bad vibes being given out by a co-worker this week. Hope is future’s way of shining on me this week. 1, 23, 42 LEO-Live this week especially in a celebratory mode and count your blessings for you are wealthy in ways that are above materialistic levels. Do not dwell on the financial situation in which you find yourself this week. Be ecstatic about the little pleasures that bring you laughter and gladness in your life! When I give thanks for what I have, I lose all sense of what is missing. 7, 28, 31

SCORPIO-This week others might mistake your gift for something else. They may not be able to see it, but your inner strength is very available to you this week.

Fill the workplace with warmth as soon as you enter.

Let peace radiate from your inner glow. Love is the greatest gift I can give.7, 16, 33

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SAGITTARIUS-Someone influential is watching you at work this week. Get your work done as you think about celebrating your harmonious vibrations in the evenings in secluded time with your lover. Think about being uninhibited in your celebration and you will radiate joy in you work place and no one will know the reason. My focus is good for making those decisions important to my career. 14, 16, 19

AQUARIUS-This week is your week to shine! Let nothing get in the way of your light. You have an energy inside of you that can light the path at work. Now is the time to let your inner glow radiate out to co-workers. Others need your inner strength. Let love dominate your week. I move ahead joyfully in practical matters.

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There is something about yourself that you are not seeing clearly. Remember now and whenever you examine your inner self to celebrate your strengths, for you have so many, and to accept your weaknesses as necessary, you are rewarded. When I am clear about who I am, the world becomes clearer. 6: 8, 47 LIBRA-This week your honest acceptance of yourself will give you a power of both grandeur and humility.

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Give yourself a break. Problems are learning experiences. Make sure you keep that in mind as you face a challenge in the financial area of your life this week.

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She said: ‘Hey, this niche is half the population on the earth. This seems to be people flippantly blowing you off, which is what you get whenever you start talking about cramps.

‘They weren’t thinking how you target this. I have grown granddaughters who have severe cramps, so I said this is what I want to work on.’

‘I want to go nice and slow with this. I don’t want this to be a joke to people. It’s not a joke to women,’ she told USA Today.

The marijuana industry is one of the most rapidly growing in the US, according to research, increasing year-onyear by more than 30 per cent.

California is expected to pass a ballot measure later this year that would legalize recreational use of the drug which currently needs a doctor’s recommendation.

Elisabeth told USA Today: ‘I’m excited for people to feel comfortable using cannabis.’

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Andrew Smalling for

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By Roxanne Moncrieffe TAMARAC, FL. ----- This release is being issued to announce the candidacy of Andrew Smalling for the office of Broward County Sheriff in the 2020 Primary Election on August 25th, 2020.

Mr. Smalling has had a distinguished career in law enforcement. In 1986, after graduating from college, he joined the United States Marine Corps and began his decade-long career as a military intelligence officer. While in the Marine Corps, Smalling participated in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and received the National Defense Service Medal. He served with Joint Task Force 4 in Key West, Florida as a reserve officer from 1991 to 1996. In 1996 he received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps after attaining the rank of Major.

In 1991, he joined the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) as a Deputy Sheriff and served twenty years. While with BSO, Andrew rose to the rank of District Chief for the City of Lauderdale Lakes. He retired in 2011 as the acting Major supervising the North area which consisted of the cities of Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale, Tamarac, Deerfield Beach, and Parkland. While at BSO, Andrew earned a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from

Lynn University.

Shortly after leaving BSO, Smalling was appointed Chief of Police in the

City of Lauderhill and served the city from 2011 until 2015. As Chief of Police, he established a community policing philosophy through a multi-faceted approach which included utilizing officers on bicycle and foot patrols, balancing community liaison officers with assertive law enforcement and creating a Strategic

Enforcement Team to focus on crime involving illicit drugs and violent gangs.

This resulted in a significant multi-year reduction in drug-related and violent crimes in the city. “I have what it takes to make a positive difference in public safety in this county, and I will work tirelessly towards a justice system that works for everyone,” Smalling said.

Andrew Smalling has a wide range of military, law enforcement and executive leadership experience. His skills range from intelligence analysis to school safety.

He has led and supervised investigations into organized crimes and police misconduct. This experience, in addition to his time spent as a board member of the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association, has given Smalling a first-hand and unique understanding of policing throughout the county. He is a graduate of the 238th Session of the FBI National Academy, as well as a graduate of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Center for Advanced Criminal Justice Studies Executive Leadership Program.

Smalling’s goal is to improve public safety in Broward County by being sensitive to community needs and fostering a more cohesive relationship between the Sheriff’s Office and the communities it serves. To develop and

FANM Celebrates Lawsuit Victory

By Rhenie Dalger

BASTIEN

MIAMI, FL -- Faith, community leaders, and TPS recipients applauded the judge’s decision to block the Trump administration’s unlawful decision to terminate TPS for Haitians at a press conference.

Marleine Bastien, Executive Director of Family Action Network Movement (FANM) said, “Today’s victory shows that the Trump Administration has to follow the law.

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Democracy wins. TPS for the Haitians was terminated due to racism. While we are celebrating this victory, we urge Congress to act now! The Dream and Promise Act will give TPS and DACA recipients a safe haven in the U.S. where they have established their lives by contributing to our economy and our communities. This bill is a great step toward permanent residency for thousands of TPS and DACA recipients. FANM is committed to the passage of this bill into law.”

Grocery Store Murder Provides Food for Thought

In 1982, teenager Tomika McNeal is arrested for committing Murder at Uncle Candyman’s Grocery after a witness identifies her, but she doesn’t know why this is happening.

That’s the burning question in this stunning murder mystery that really begins 23 years earlier in 1959, when three students meet in high school. The teens include trouble maker Lynda Meyers, shy Vivian Brown, and spoiled mama’s boy Jonathan McNeal, who always gets what he wants.

The three classmates forge a lifetime friendship, and Jon and Vivian eventually get married. When their daughter Tomika is arrested for killing the night clerk at Uncle improve the system and Candyman’s Grocery, Tomika processes that will facilitate can’t understand why she was greater school safety for the identified. Is she the killer or is children of Broward County, this a classic whodunit?

Turns out that their to focus on the elimination of secondary victimization, friend Lynda Meyers is now a to positively impact our detective. Can she figure out jail population and reduce what really happened?

If you want to find out who recidivism and to provide for committed the crime at Uncle greater transparency and Candyman’s Grocery, get your accountability of taxpayer copy on April 24,2019 at the dollars.

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