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By Dan Merica, CNN Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump, during an event at the White House honoring Navajo code talkers Monday, referenced his nickname for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, “Pocahontas,” a label he has long used about the Massachusetts Democrat. “I just want to thank you because you are very, very special people. You were here long before any of us were here,” Trump said. “Although, we have a representative in
Congress who has been here a long time ... longer than you -they call her Pocahontas!” He then turned to one of the code talkers behind him, put his left hand on the man’s shoulder and said: “But you know what, I like you. You are special people.” Trump did not name Warren. The comment, met with silence from event attendees, revives an insult the President has long thrust upon Warren but restated during a high(Cont’d on page 9)
Trump during an event at the White House honoring Navajo code talkers. LOCAL
Meet the Texas teacher Detergents who went beyond the are for call of duty and adopted textiles… 16-year-old student
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) generate $14.8 billion in economic impact annually, according to a stunning new report by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The landmark study titled, “HBCUs Make America Strong: The Positive Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” said that public HBCUs account for $9.6 billion of that total economic impact, while private HBCUs account for $5.2 billion. “The estimate includes direct spending by HBCUs on faculty, employees, academic programs and operations, and by students attending the institutions, as well as the follow-on effects of that spending,” the report said. The combined economic impact is equivalent to a top 200 ranking on the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest corporations. “The presence of an HBCU means a boost to economic activity, on and off—and even well beyond—campus. Stronger growth, stronger (Cont’d on page 9)
Anthony and Bennie Berry By Susan Johnes Texas teacher and student duos are making headlines for some surprising and heartwarming reason. Last Friday, during an adoption ceremony in Beaumont, Texas, 16-yearold Anthony Berry officially
became a family with his new mother, Bennie Berry. Anthony Berry spent the weekend celebrating with his new mother. “I didn’t think the day would ever come because I didn’t want to be adopted,” the teen (Cont’d on page 9)
If seeing is believing one may ask, “Where is God?” “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 (NASB)
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D’s Suds-N-Scents Handcrafted Body and Space Goods is a minority owned and operated husband and wife luxury bath and toiletry manufacturing company, specializing in the retro fashion of handcrafted hot processed soaps and lotions. Elton Davis, the founder of Decorative Stucco and Design and his wife Cateenna Davis, author of the title Sarah Rose, founded the company in 2016 which is quickly becoming a household name. After coming across a video of soap making, Mrs. Davis decided to give it a try, “I found watching the videos of making soap relaxing and wondered if making soap would be just as satisfying... it was! It got to a point I couldn’t wait to get home from work to make soap!” It was not long after Mr. Davis put in his request for a bubblier bar of soap and a bar of Orange pumice soap that they decided to try their hand at selling their soaps at local farmers markets. When the requests for being able to purchase products outside of the markets started (Cont’d on page 9)
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New Mt. Olive Baptist 99th Anniversary Celebration
Hello brothers and sisters and to all who are reading this article. Even though I cannot see you, I will know that there are those who have because they will tell me. Knowing God is there with some similarities, He will tell you. Believe it or not, as difficult as it may seem with all that is occurring today, aside from Donald John Trump, there are a lot more devastations occurring other than what we see on a daily basis. Some of the national and world news story headlines could read like these: The US Suffered Its Deadliest Ever Mass Shooting; The Internet Disgraced Itself Trying To Politicize The Vegas Killings; Colombia’s Largest Remaining Rebel Group Called A Truce; Terrorism Returned To France And Canada; Sexual Misconduct By Members Of The Government To Include Acts Of Pedophilia; The World May Be Headed To World War III; (Cont’d on page 5)
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Mir amar Cultur al T ts rrecep ecep tion Miramar Cultural Trrus ustt hos hosts eception for T usk eg ee Air men in Sout h Flor ida Tusk uskeg egee Airmen South Florida amil he Ansin F exhibition at tthe amilyy Galler Galleryy at Famil Mir amar Cultur al Cent er Miramar Cultural Center Submitted by Maria Pierson The Miramar Trust recently hosted a reception for the “Soaring: The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen in South Florida” exhibition it is sponsoring in collaboration with Florida Memorial University’s Department of Aviation. The exhibition is on display from now through December 31 in the Ansin Family Gallery at the Miramar Cultural Center. The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, is curated by Miramar Trust board member Dr. Tameka Bradley-Hobbs and explores the history and continuing legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. “First and foremost, we thank Tameka for an amazing effort in curating this amazing exhibition,” said Linda Winkler, chair of the Miramar Cultural Trust. “The South Florida community might not be aware of the poignant stories they’ll read and the artwork they’ll see that conveys the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen in South Florida. I encourage everyone to visit this outstanding exhibition.”
Miramar Trust Board Member Teneshia Taylor; Miramar Trust Board Chair Linda Winkler; Miramar City Commissioner Yvette Colbourne; Miramar Trust Board Member and exhibition curator Dr. Tameka Bradley-Hobbs.
On The Scene Wondering if small, local and minority owned businesses got their fair shar sharee of Black Friday Dollars… By Crystal Mathis, Press Release Marketing Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, and as it approached, retailers everywhere were putting out advertising messages (not enough in Black owned media companies) to let consumers know that deals and sales were coming. Accordingly, shoppers were completely tuned in well before Thanksgiving, researching apps, blogs, ads, newspapers, and social media in an attempt to find the best holiday shopping bargains. However, after personally spending most of my Black Friday money with major department stores, I asked myself, if there was truly a place for small, local and minority owned businesses during Black Friday weekend… Essentially, I wanted to know if Black Friday could really impact the bottom line of our local businesses and ultimately contribute to economically developing our communities. The answer was complicated as I was forced to re-examine my decisions to advise my clients to create Black Friday specials of their own. In an at-tempt to get their fair share of the pie, it seemed logical that if consumers were going to spend on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday anyway, that business owners, especially small business owners, should advertise their Black Friday specials as well. With shoppers collectively spending over $600 Billion Dollars during Black Friday Weekend nationwide, why would a business not advertise that they were slashing prices too? However, in understanding today’s consumer, it is wise for smaller businesses and retailers to know that consumers begin determining where and how to
spend their Black Friday shopping money weeks and possibly even months in advance of Black Friday. It is also important to note that it is the job of the business owner to create a demand for his or her product or service. Accordingly, as an avid Black Friday weekend shopper, I am offering 5 tips to help small, local businesses maximize the results of their Black Friday sale. 1) PREPARE YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE FOR YOUR UPCOMING SALE. Promote your business heavy year round and especially heavier in the last quarter, right before announcing your Thanksgiving sales. Pass out flyers, create and post digital content, map out a grassroots campaign and shine a light on satisfied customers and clients. Use a variety of videos, pictures and customer testimonies/
feedback to create a buzz around your brand. 2) ADVERTISE WITH THE APPROPRIATE MEDIA OUTLETS. Minority owned businesses typically and ignorantly spend or endeavor to spend their marketing dollars with mainstream radio and newspapers without understanding that their tightly budgeted campaigns will probably not yield the results they desire. On the contrary, local business owners should consider advertising with media outlets that specifically targets their demographics. For example, a Black owned barber shop would ideally have a better return on investment when advertising with the Westside Gazette, or other Black Owned Media Companies. Black owned (Cont'd on Page 5)
National Adoption Day was on November 18, 2017 at the Broward County Courthouse. There were 60 children legally adopted by their forever families. Some shared their stories with the Clerk of the Court, Mrs. Brenda D. Forman, as they finished the process by getting certified copies of their orders in the Clerk’s Juvenile Division (see photos). The Clerk supports this event by furnishing clerks in court, runners to assist the families in getting to the Juvenile Division for their copies and then by providing certified copies.
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Deadline tto o appl y ffor or 20 18 Milit ar y Child of tthe he Y ear® A war d is apply 201 Militar ary Year® Aw ard o rreceiv eceiv e $1 0,000 December 4 milit ar y yyout out h1 3-1 8 eligible tto eceive $10,000 militar ary outh 13-1 3-18 SAN ANTONIO – The deadline is fast approaching for youth ages 13 to 18 in military families to get in the running for a $10,000 cash prize, a trip to Washington, D.C., and other donated gifts in the Military Child of the Year® Awards competition. Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit with the mission of building strong, stable, and secure military families, will accept nominations for
the 2018 Military Child of the Year® Awards as well as applications for the 2018 Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation through Monday, Dec. 4. The annual awards will recognize seven outstanding young people ages 13 to 18. The six recipients of the Military Child of the Year® Award will represent a branch of the armed forces — the Army, Ma-
rine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard — for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life. The seventh award is the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation presented by global technology and consulting firm Booz Allen
Hamilton. This award goes to a military child who has designed a bold and creative solution to address a local, regional or global challenge. In addition to the $10,000, the trip to Washington, D.C., and other prizes, the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation recipient will work with a Booz Allen Hamilton team to develop a plan to scale the recipient’s project — drawing on technology and
Walking W orkout for Better Physical and Mental Health Workout Mar cos Restr epo, Closing The Gap Pr ogram Manager owar Marcos Restrepo, Program Manager,, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Br Browar owardd County Over 45 residents of Lauderhill and Lauderdale Lakes have taken action to get physically active with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Broward walking workout groups. The walking workout is part of the Closing the Gap program funded by the Florida Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity and Community Foundation of Broward. Led by the Physical Fitness Coordinator, Cheryl Monique, a professional trainer and life coach, this walking workout is designed to last 12 weeks for interested individuals dedicated to be healthy inside and out. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Broward Closing the Gap program is dedicated to reducing health disparities that plague ethnic minorities in Broward County. According to the Florida Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, Closing the Gap “stimulates the development of community and neighborhood-based organizations to improve health outcomes of racial and ethnic populations and promote di-sease prevention activities.” Getting active and staying active is an important part of these disease
prevention activities. BlackDoctor.org stated that “improved blood sugar control, lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol, fewer comtenance, improved circulation and movement, less stress and an overall feeling of well-being are some of the benefits of stay-ing active”. Echoed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, people who are physically active live longer and have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies walking workout program includes exercises that help increase flexibility, muscle strength, balance and strengthen people’s heart. The participants receive a health assessment on the first day, and set their healthy goals, says Cheryl Monique. This assessment helps participants set health goals such as lose weight, lower blood pressure, get healthy, or iprove their body mass index. Various exercise equipments are provided to make the walking workout meaningful and fun. Women and men who are serious about getting healthy inside and out are invited to partici-pate at no charge. Wear your sneak-
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County
strategic thinking as a part of the corporation’s competitive Summer Games. Anyone may nominate a favorite military child for a service branch Military Child of the Year® Award. Parents, siblings, teachers, coaches, clergy, neighbors, grandparents and anyone who knows a child’s talents may nominate. Simply go towww.militarychildoftheyear.org
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Pompano Beach Hosts 8 Annual Light Up MLK Historic Ali Cultural Arts Hosts Concert After Tree Lighting Ceremony ers, comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water and join us at either location: Lauderhill Central Park Library on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m., or Lauderdale Lakes Library on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
WHILE YOU ARE OUT SHOPPING: • Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. • Always park your car in a well-lit area. • Secure valuables inside your car’s trunk (prior to leaving for your destination) or take them with you. • Have your keys in hand when returning to your vehicle so you can quickly enter the car and lock the doors. • Never carry large amounts of money. If possible use a credit card. If you go to an ATM for cash, do so in a safe location during daytime hours. • Use retailers with chip readers when available. • Use credit cards for non-chip purchases instead of debit cards. In general, credit cards have better liability protection. • Keep an eye on your card while you’re paying. Don’t keep it in view any longer than you have to — put it back in your wallet immediately after completing the transaction.
GOING OUT OF TOWN? Before you leave town please remember to: • Secure your doors, windows, garage, storage sheds and gates. Contact: Vanessa RicoRobie (954) 745-9779 • Leave a parked car in your driveway or ask a trusted neighbor to park in your driveway. • Have the post office hold your mail. • Alert your local law enforcement office if you will be away during the holidays.
SENIORS ARE SPECIAL TARGETS FOR THIEVES, SO PLEASE BE AWARE! ADRC HELPLINE (954) 745-9779 Sponsored by the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. The Aging & Disability Resource Center is the nonprofit umbrella organization charged with the responsibilities of planning, coordinating, monitoring, and funding programs designed to meet the needs of over 421,006 yearround Broward senior residents. As the prime advocate for local Older Americans, the ADRC contracts with administering organizations for the following programs: senior centers; senior day care; site meals; homedelivered meals; Alzheimer’s inhome and facility respite; minor in home repair; legal; transportation; homemaker; personal care; respite; emergency response; and case management.
For more information on Closing The Gap services contact Marcos Restrepo at call (954) 765-0550 Email:mrestrepo@hmhbbroward.org Website: hmhbbroward.org
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HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS: What is elder abuse, neglect or exploitation? It may be taking money from an elderly person, pushing or shoving them, and/ or leaving them unattended when they cannot care for themselves. Seniors are often targets, especially during the holiday season. If you know an elderly person who is being abused, call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873. The power to prevent elder abuse may be in your hands.
and click the Nominate tab. Youth interested in the Innovation Award do not need to be nominated, and may apply directly at www.militarychildoftheyear.org. All awards will be presented at the 10th annual recognition gala April 19, 2018, in the nation’s capital, during which senior leaders of each branch of service will present the awards.
“This year, the only thing that should be stuffed for the holidays is the turkey.” That’s the motto of the 11th Annual “Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge,” a seven-week, email-based event that helps people avoid the bulge of holiday overindulging. The Florida Department of Health in Broward County encourages everyone to sign up. It’s free. Surveys show that many people gain one to five pounds over the holidays and may never lose it. Sounds small but it adds up over time. But suppose you didn’t gain it? The point of the Holiday Challenge is not to lose weight (although who would complain). The point is to maintain your weight amid all the temptations, feasts, family parties, soirees and endless bowls of sweets that we all encounter at this time of year. Think of the Challenge as a friend encouraging you to be strong. Until December 31, your “friend” will email you daily tips, a weekly newsletter, a weekly challenge, recipes, social media posts and logs for you to track your food, weight and activities. With balance and moderation, you can enjoy the holiday festivities and remain healthy. Choose fresh fruit instead of candy. Limit fat, salt and sweet foods. Find fun ways to stay active, such as dancing to your favorite holiday music or going for a brisk walk after holiday meals. Make it a goal to be active for at least 30 minutes a day. The Challenge gives you tips: · Survive a holiday party; · Manage holiday stress; · Be a healthy host; · Fit physical activity into your day;
· Prepare quick and healthy meals; and · Serve healthy holiday recipes. Does the Challenge work? Last year, 15,650 people participated, including 2,145 in Florida through Healthiest Weight Florida (second largest behind North Carolina). Of those who reported after last year’s Challenge, 67.6 percent maintained their weight, 16.9 percent lost three to five pounds and 7.4 percent lost over five pounds. About three-quarters were confident they could keep off the weight and 95.7 percent said they would keep using the tips they learned. More information, enroll: www.healthiestweightflorida.com/ activities/holiday.html or https://esmmweighless.com/ holiday-challenge-live .
The Pompano Beach CRA will kick off the holiday season with the 8th Annual Light Up MLK event Saturday, December 2, 2017. Activities begin at noon, 7 p.m. tree lighting, 8 p.m. concert at The Ali Location: Annie Adderly Gillis Park, MLK Boulevard and Historic Ali Cultural Art, free event featuring live local musical performances, a new MLK Holiday Market, a beautiful tree lighting ceremony and exciting before-and after-events at Historic Ali Cultural Arts. “Light Up MLK is a fun and festive day for the entire family,” said Tiara Striggles, CRA special events and marketing manager. “It is an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience what Downtown Pompano Beach is becoming: a lively and exciting, walkable district with a variety of activities to enjoy including live music, shopping, dining and cultural exhibits.” During the day, attendees will enjoy live entertainment hosted by Hot 105.1 radio personalities Tamara Gant & Rodney Baltimore. Among other amazing performances, national recording artist Jimmy Bo Horne will also perform. Children will be invited to participate in an array of interactive holiday festivities including, live holiday characters, stilt walkers, sugar cookie decorating, holiday card & ornament making, and interactive art. Santa will make a special appearance in the City’s Antique Fire truck to spread his jolly good cheer throughout the park, while distributing candy and taking holiday gift wishes from kids of all ages! Event attendees will enjoy complimentary nonalcoholic bever-
ages and bites that will be available from neighboring restaurants including Bojo’s Seafood and Finley’s Taste of the Real Bahamas Restaurant, both tenants in the CRA’s 731 Retail Shoppes on Martin Luther King Blvd. Additionally, the CRA will have stations to share information and gather public input regarding redevelopment ideas to improve the Annie Adderly Gillis Park, creating a more inviting communitygathering plaza. This year’s event will also feature the new MLK Holiday Market, a popup retail market at Annie Gillis Park and along MLK Boulevard, established for local entrepreneurs to showcase their creations and discover new opportunities to grow their businesses. “Providing a pop-up retail opportunity like this for local artisans and entrepreneurs is one of the many ways CRA’s activate redevelopment areas and showcase the area’s potential to residents, future business owners and investors,” said Idella Grisset, CRA communications director. The Holiday Market vendors will feature a variety of specialty gift items, and attendees will have the opportunity to shop with and support small, local businesses in Pompano Beach. To round out the festive evening, the Historic Ali Cultural Arts will present a special Light Up MLK Ali After Hours event. The concert will begin at 8pm, opening with Ali’s house band, Ali Soul Connection. They will be followed at 9pm by the Miami Sound Byte Band, playing all your favorite R&B, Motown, funk and pop hits!
CNN Says Childbirth is Killing Black Women in the U.S.
By BlackNews.com NATIONWIDE — According to CNN and a documentary series called Giving Birth in America, every year about 700 to 1,200 women die from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the United States. And, Black women are about three to four times more likely to die
of pregnancy or delivery complications than white women. CNN interviewed Dr. Michael Lindsay, chief of service for gynecology and obstetrics at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, and he says that its complicated to answer why there has been a rise in deaths and why Black women are more affected than women of other races.
He comments, “The racial divide in maternal deaths has been persistent for decades, so the rate is not something new. It’s something we’ve known for a number of years.” Other doctors, however, say that have an idea why. They blame the differences in overall health and chronic illnesses among Black and white women as a driving factor for the disparity. For instance, rates of obesity and high blood pressure (which are major risk factors for pregnancy complications) tend to be higher among Black women. Others point to differences in socioeconomic status, access to health care, education, insurance coverage, housing, and levels of stress and community health among Black and white women. To learn more about the organization behind the documentary, visit www.everymothercounts.org
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The City of Lauderhill is hosting a Tree Lighting and Holiday Party on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m., at Lauderhill City Hall, 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, Fla. Entertainment by DJ Big Man Kelly and more. For more info call (954) 730-3000. We will also be accepting toys for the Fire Rescue Holiday Toy Drive that evening.
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Broward County Public Schools meet the prime with LEGO Construction and T&G Constructors on Friday, Dec. 1, 2018 from 12 to 2 p.m., at 7770 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, Fla.
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Fort Lauderdale-based wholesale distribution company celebrates 15 years of business and corporate social responsibility with annual “UNCS Bicycle and Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 7 to 11 p.m., at 2404 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This year, UNCS will donate to two charities: · Kids In Distress (KID) of Broward and Palm Beach counties, a licensed nationally accredited treatment of abused and neglected children. · Recyclable Bicycle Exchange, a nonprofit volunteer bicycle exchange whose goal is to help provide quality and safe bikes to the kids of South Florida. For additional info (954) 524-DEAL (3325) or visit http:/ /www.uncs.com
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AHF presents Free World AIDS Day Concert on Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m., at Bayfront Park Amphitheater, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fla. For more info call (954) 952-0258 or email: imara.canady@aidshealth.org
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Broward House World AIDS Day Vigil & Remembrance Walk on Friday, Dec. 1. Gather at 6:30 p.m. - Walk Step-off at 7 p.m., at Hogan Park, 2020 Wilton Dr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Ending with a Vigil at The Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy,., Wilton Manors. Fla.
Join your City of Miami Gardens Neighbors, Family and friends for Christmas at City Hall on Monday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., at City Hall, 18605 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla., special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday activities for kids. For more info call Shaneika Harvey at (305) 914-9183.
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South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated invites the community to join the discussion recognizing World AIDS Day on Thursday, Nov 30, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Presented as a FACEBOOK LIVE event via YouTube, the discussion addresses the status of HIV/AIDS in Broward County and South Florida as a whole, and specifically how it effects Women of Color. Just CLICK to join the discussion: Facebook @SouthBrowardDST or through YouTube at http:// bit.ly/2zUO2lK. You will learn the latest information about HIV/AIDS when you attend this informative and interactive discussion.
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Join Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodora and Representatives from The City of Miami Gardens for e-Uni'tea Miami Garden for Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., at Miami Carol City Park, 3201 N.W. 185 St., Miami Gardens, Fla. Can’t attend? DialIn free conference telephone number (712) 432-3900 access code: 512189#
Food Show The City of Miramar upcoming events: · Holiday Lighting, Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Miramar Town Center Plaza, 2300 Civic Center Place · Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8 a.m., at Miramar Cultural Center Banquet Hall, 2400 Civic Center Place · Candle Light Vigil for Haiti Earthquake Victims, Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at 7 p.m., at Miramar Cultural Center, Theater, 2400 Civic Center Place · Miramar Park Homeowner Group presents Annual Tree Lighting Extravaganza, Thursday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Fairway Park, 3700 Largo Dr., Miramar Fla, bring your chairs.
Broward County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services to host student food show on Friday, Dec. 8, from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pompano Beach High School, 600 N.E. 13 Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. Students from Sandpiper Elementary School and Apollo Middle School will taste potential menu items and instantly rate them on iPads at each food station. Menu items that are fan-favorites will be introduced to next year’s menu across the district.
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tysMedia presents monthly events: · Movement PBC Instructional Dance Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 2 p.m., (for ages 3-7) and from 2:25 to 5:15 p.m., (for ages 8 & up), at Florida Dance Conservatory, 3014 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, Fla. For cost and additional info call Samantha Cyprian at (225) 268-0991. · Mayor Thomas Masters presents Family & Friends Day Concert Series on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m., at Rivera Beach City Hall Courtyard, 600 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Rivera Beach, Fla. For additional info call (561) 845-4145. · The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office is accepting applications for its 24th annual scholarship Award Program. This year, the government agency has increased its five college scholarship awards to $2,000 each for eligible graduating high school seniors. The deadline to submit in March 31, 2018. Eligible students must be Palm Beach County residents, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and will be attending accredited institutions of higher education, including community colleges. For more info call (561) 355-3230. · Tune in at 6:30 a.m. each Sunday, tysMedia’s lead, Marian Dozier, co-hosts ‘South Florida Sunday on X102.3 FM, discussion are about the community: civic, social , cultural issues and events as well as interesting people, got an idea for a show? Let us know by leaving us a message on our Facebook page of by sending us an email at news@tysMedia.net.
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Miami-Dade County is hosting a Senior All-Star Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m., at Florida Memorial University, 15800 N.W. 2 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla. Those interested is seeking additional information can e-mail Coach John Alvarez at John.Alvarez@FMUNIV.EDU or coachalvarez02gmail.com and feel free to email our Sports Information Director at Damina.Alexander@fmuniv.edu or call (305) 626-3194.
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Hallandale Beach: What’s most important to you? We want to hear from you! Thursday, Dec. 7. *Gift Card for the first 20 residents in each workshop. Limit one per resident. All participants will be entered to win a $100.00 Gift Card. Light refreshments will be served. - Job training skills - Education - Housing - Transportation - Workforce development - Public art - Social services - Economic development - Places to play - Being involved - Health Choose the time that works for you! · From 9 to 10:30 a.m. at OJ Johnson & Austin Hepburn Center, 1000 N.W. Eight Ave., Classrooms 6&7, Hallandale Beach, Fla. · From 12:30 to 2 p.m., at Curci House, 324 S.W. Second St., Hallandale, Fla. · From 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Cultural Community Center, 410 S.E. Third St., Hallandale, Fla. For more info call (954) 5619681.
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Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Second Annual Business Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center Third Floor Auditorium, 8000 N. Ocean Dr., Dania Beach, Fla. For more info call (954) 9246801.
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CHAT is pleased to partner with Art of Black Miami to presents the Art Basel & Art of Black: A Taste of Cultural Arts & Cuisine VIP Tours. This oneof-a-kind VIP tour experience will highlight Art of Black shows in Little Haiti, Little Havana, Historic Overtown & Coconut Grove Village West. Each tour culminates with dinner at a local restaurant in Little Haiti, Historic Overtown or Little Havana. Tour Dates: · Saturday, Dec. 9, from 3 to 7 p.m. · Sunday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Cultural Heritage Alliance for Tourism, Inc., 990 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 503. Art & Africa, Miami arts fair 2017 presents Back to Black No On/Off Ramps from Tuesday, Dec. 5 to 10. Now or Neverland Art Fair from Wednesday, Dec. 6-10. · Fifth Annual Umbrellas of Little Havana Art Festival from Friday, Dec. 8-10., at the Cultural Heritage Alliance for Tourism, Inc., 990 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 503. For cost and additional info call (786) 507-8500.
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Tri-Rail Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tri-Rail's Miami Airport Station, 3861 N.W. 21 St., Miami, Fla. There is a fee to ride the train all day, kids 5 and under ride free. Free family fun!
Toy Drive
Second annual Lauderhill Fire Rescue Holiday Toy Drive. Fire & Police Stations will accept donations every day from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. City Hall will accept donations from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Thursday. Donations can be dropped off through Dec. 14, 2017. Drop Locations: · Fire Station 57 (1980 N.W. 56 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla · Fire Station 73 (7801 N.W. 50 St., Lauderhill, Fla. · Fire Station 30 (1181 N.W. 41 Terr., Lauderhill, Fla. · Fire Station 110 (3120 N.W. 12 Place, Lauderhill, Fla. · Police Station (6279 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, Fla. · City Hall (5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, Fla.
Yard Sale
Sell your goods and keep your profits on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Northwest Federated Woman's Club, 2161 N.W. 19 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additional info call (754) 224-7317 by Tuesday, Dec. 13. 2017.
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Tampa Bay Times to Florida Delegation: Congress must help Haitians being forced out of U.S U.S.. by Trump “There is no justification for forcing thousands of Haitians to abandon their lives in Florida and return to a broken nation that is clearly unable to accommodate them. The Trump administration has given Congress time to fix this, and Florida’s delegation should pay a leading role in ensuring that happens.” quake heavily damaged Haiti TAMPA, FL – A Tampa Bay Times editorial condemns Trump’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 50,000 Haitians living in the United States, including over 32,000 living in Florida. The Trump administration’s abrupt decision last week to kick more than 50,000 Haitians — including more than 32,000 living in Florida — out of the country after they have been living here legally for years is unnecessary and inhumane. The world’s richest nation should not be forcing immigrants who have been contributing to their communities back to such a poor nation where they have few ties and little hope of leading successful lives. This is another example of President Donald Trump’s helter-skelter approach to immigration that is disrupting millions of lives and countless neighborhoods throughout Florida and the nation. The Department of Homeland Security announced last week it is revoking the Temporary Protected Status granted to thousands of Haitians who have been living legally in the United States after an earth-
in 2010. They will be able to stay in this country until mid 2019, when they will have to return to Haiti or risk being deported or detained. The tiny silver lining is that the administration has provided some 18 months for Congress to pass legislation allowing them to stay and creating a path to permanent residency. There is no valid public policy or national security reason for forcing out Florida Haitians such as Lys Isma, a Florida International University biology student who has lived in this state since she was nine months old. And what will happen to nearly 30,000 children of Haitians who were born in the United States and are American citizens? Their families will have to choose whether to leave them behind in the only country they have ever known or take them to a broken Caribbean nation that is foreign to them. The Department of Homeland Security justifies terminating the Temporary Protected Status of Haitians by claiming conditions have significantly improved in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake and the ever-struggling country can accommodate
If seeing is believing one may ask, (Cont'd from FP) The World Is Burning UP-Ozone Layer Fading; Globe Warming No Joke; Can You Believe- It Category Five Hurricanes Becoming Normal and United States President Donald John Trump and His Entire Family Kicked Out Of The White House For Treason. This is not the first time in the history of the world that things have seem so dismal. Can you imagine an entire island being blown completely out of the water- can you say Krakatoa! Krakatoa was a volcano (1883) estimated to have killed over 36,000. The eruption spewed so much dust into the atmosphere that it cooled the entire globe by an average of 2.1 ºF. Data from the Business Insider. Yes, the devastation of our most recent storms was really bad; however, in 1970 the Bhola Cyclone, a tropical storm that struck East Pakistan and West Bengal, India with winds of 115 mph killed between 300,000 and 500,000 people. In the death toll were 100,000 fishermen in the aftermath of that cyclone. The large storm surge overcame the area, wiping out several villages. We are overwhelmed by the stigma of HIV/AIDS. How do you think the people who suffered from leprosy felt? They had to live secluded in some cases on islands by themselves away from loved ones out of public view. The great Preacher mentioned in the Book of Ecclesiastes 1:9 says: “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun. interpretation: there is nothing new under the sun.” When we feel loss, disappointed and rejected, remember the same God that brings life in the form of babies is the same God that puts the wrinkles in the faces of our elders and is the same God that offers a Peace that passes All Understanding; even though you can’t see Him you feel and see His effects. “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit” (John 3:8). Today when you feel the wind and see the sun, allow them to witness to you of God’s Power, Magnificence and His Awesomeness that was reveled through His Son. Dear God in the name of Jesus, as we feel your blessings, remind us that we see You when we feel your blessings. In Jesus’ name, Amen. GOD IS IN EVERY THING EVEN WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE
the influx of the thousands who fled to the United States. Baloney. As Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald told National Public Radio last week, little of Haiti has been rebuilt. Many buildings in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, remain uncompleted, the nation is financially broke and unemployment is staggering. There isn’t enough housing, teachers often aren’t paid and the World Bank reports about 60 percent of Haitians live on $2.41 or less a day. None of that sounds promising for Haitians who have been living legally in the United States, attending school, opening businesses and driving with valid licenses. The Trump administration’s cruel treatment of Haitians reflects an incoherent immigration policy under a president who campaigned on building a wall along the Mexican border and who preyed on the economic fears of Americans frustrated about losing their jobs to immigrants and seeing factories move overseas. There are some 300,000 holders of Temporary Protected Status in the United States from about a dozen countries, including Honduras and El Salvador as well as Haiti. What will happen to those from other countries besides Haiti? The so-called Dreamers, undocumented children who came to this country as children and have been lawabiding, productive members of their communities, remain in limbo. And comprehensive immigration reform that would address the 11 million undocu-
On The Scene (Cont'd from Page 2) media inclusive of radio, newspapers, TV, marketing, advertising and PR agencies do exist ad they WORK! They typically, have long standing history and relationships within our communities that are vital to the success of the small minority business owners as well as those corporations that reap the benefit of the $1.3 trillion spending power of the Black consumer. 3) START YOUR SALE EARLY. You don’t have to wait for Black Friday to start your sale. Tips 1 and 2 should begin months not weeks prior to Black Friday. Businesses should create an annual marketing budget at the beginning of their fiscal year and allocate funds ac-cordingly and appropriately. 4) MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS. Your Black Friday sale may not produce the results you desire but it does however, re-mind your potential customers that you have items or services for sale. Small businesses can often times take for granted that every consumer knows exactly what their business offers. This could not be further from the truth. 5) RUN THE SALE AGAIN WHEN THERE IS LESS COMPETITION IN THE MARKET. Your products and services might be superb, and it’s possible you did your research and even ran your sale early, but your still did not yield the results you wanted. Consider running your sale again dur-ing a quarter where there are less commercials and advertisements from larger retailers. Rerunning your great deals gives your future customers or clients another opportunity to shop and save. In drawing from my own experiences, over the Black Friday weekend, I attended PSE’s Global Pop Up Bazaar hosted by Metris Batts. The bazaar made it easy for me to spend what money I had left with small, local, and minority owned businesses. The Global Pop Up Bazaar was well organized and had an amazing consortium of Nubian culture all in one place. It was where I should have been shopping all along, and for that, I am regretful. But I am equally regretful that more people didn’t know about or patriciate in the pop up bazaar. Local businesses must become more intentional about utilizing (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
mented immigrants is off the radar in Washington. There is no justification for forcing thousands of Haitians
to abandon their lives in Florida and return to a broken nation that is clearly unable to accommodate them. The Trump ad-
ministration has given Congress time to fix this, and Florida’s delegation should pay a leading role in ensuring that happens.
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Whites still pull Black folk strings Kevin Palmer Even in 2017 many blacks appear to suffer from a Stockholm syndrome type behavior toward whites. According to Dictionary.com, the Stockholm syndrome is an emotional attachment to a captor formed by a hostage as a result of continuous stress, dependence, and need to cooperate for survival. This behavior was illustrated in a speech by Malcolm X. Malcolm X said, “The modern house Negro loves his master. He wants to live near him. He’ll pay three times as much as the house is worth just to live near his master, and then brag about; “I’m the only Negro out here. I’m the only one on my job. I’m the only one in this school.” You’re nothing but a house
Negro. And if someone comes to you right now and says, “Let’s separate”, you say the same thing that the house Negro said on the plantation, what you mean, separate? From America, [from] this good white man? Where you going to get a better job than you get here? I mean, this is what you say. “I ain’t left nothing in Africa,” that’s what you say. Malcolm X ends, "why; you left your mind in Africa.” And, through self-serving propaganda, whites are determined to keep the African mind in Africa. As noted propaganda expert, Edward Bernays said, ‘The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society.” Therefore, the taste for foul-mouth
rap music, malt liquor, hair weaves, and stripper shoes is not a Black thing. Bernays continues, “We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of. In almost every act of our daily lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small number of persons…who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires which control the public mind.” Accordingly, white manipulators find it much easier to control confused Black folk. This explains why selfloathing Black men and women reject each other and desire white men and
Why We Need More Black Men in Early Childhood Education By Royston Maxwell Lyttle (Principal, Eagle Academy Public Charter School/Grades 1-3) As educators, we have an obligation to give our students every opportunity to succeed. Parents rely on us to ensure
their children are armed with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive, once they leave our classrooms. Over my more than 15 years in education, I have learned that to fulfill this responsibility, schools must give children the opportunity to learn from men of color. The profound impact Black male educators can have on the trajectory of a child’s life cannot be overstated and it’s time that we acknowledge it. Promoting Diversity According to the U.S. Department of Education, less than two percent of our nation’s teachers are Black males. At a time when non-White students outnumber White students in U.S. public schools, the need for a diverse teaching force has never been greater. At Eagle Academy Public Charter School, diversity is something we not only celebrate, but aggressively pursue. We constantly look for ways to expose our students to different experiences, perspectives and methods for coping with challenges. And this starts with diverse educators. It should come as no surprise that men and women bring different perspectives to the classroom, and the same is true for individuals of varying backgrounds and ethnicities. It is crucial that schools cultivate a diverse and stable environment to facilitate this development, especially in early education, where children develop the foundation for the rest of their lives. I have seen firsthand that when child-
ren learn and grow in a diverse community, they begin to challenge stereotypes that have, for far too long, prevented children from reaching their full potential. Shattering Stereotypes Today, early childhood education is still Royston Maxwell widely viewed as Lyttle, the prina woman’s pro- cipal for grades 1fession. With 3 at the Eagle men represent- Academy Public ing only 2.5 per- Charter School in cent of preschool Washington, D.C., and kindergarten teachers and says that boys and 21.5 percent of young men beneelementary and fit from strong, middle school Black male teacteachers, the hers who lead by chances of hav- example. ing a male educator (let alone a Black male educator) before reaching high school are slim. The environment children are exposed to in their first years of education has a profound impact on how they (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Payday Lenders Continue Attack on Consumer Protections Payday Lenders Want to Charge Triple-digit Interest on Your Loans. The Congress (Both Parties) You Elected Wants to Help Them. Charlene Crowell says that payday lenders are bad for the Black community. By Charlene Crowell (Communications Deputy Director, Center for Responsible Lending) “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” is a well-known adage. In recent weeks, it seems that phrase could also be an apt description of the unrelenting efforts of predatory payday lenders to sell their wares. Across the country, 15 states as well as in the District of Columbia, with varying geographies, economies and demographics have enacted strong rate cap limits. In each locale, these actions were taken to curb the harmful consequences of payday lenders’ 300 percent or higher interest rate loans. When voters or legislatures approve rate caps, these lenders seek loopholes to evade state requirements. Changing products from payday to car titleloans is one way. Others pose as “loan brokers” or “mortgage lenders” to avoid
The Revolution Is Televised By Nichole Richards
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Spoiler Alert: I will be discussing the movie Roman J. Israel, Esq., starring Denzel Washington, and will cite one scene of importance. The night Donald Trump became president of the United States is destined to become one of many historical and social turning points in American history. Although not as jarring as the fall of the Twin Towers or the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., or John F. Kennedy, one cannot deny the shock of it all. Years from now we will be asking: Where were you when Trump became president? But there is a positive side to Trump’s triumph as it ignited a renewed sense of activism somewhat similar to the 1960s where every citizen was de-
regulation of payday lending. Even at the federal level and on the heels of a still-new rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), payday lenders and their supporters are now pressing for legislation to continue and expand tripledigit lending on small-dollar loans. The same deception that hides the real cost of predatory, consumer loans is reflected in the title of pending legislation in both the House of Representatives and in the Senate. The Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act of 2017 (H.R. 3299 and S. 1624) would allow payday lenders, highcost online lenders, and other predatory lenders to partner with banks to interest rate limits. This legislative scheme would legalize payday lenders (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com) voted to a human rights cause, whether racial, gendered, or economic. However, the difference between now and then is the sincerity and depth of the devotion. Yesterday’s revolutionaries built their causes on philosophical underpinnings concerning justice, freedom, liberty, and love. Today’s revolution is built on likes, retweets, and graphic tshirts. Not only is the revolution televised, it is packaged, sold, and edited with Photoshop (see: Kendall Jenner Pepsi Commercial) In the movie Roman J. Israel, Esq., Denzel Washington plays an underpaid, overworked civil rights attorney, (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
women for validation and acceptance. Additionally, this explains why Black men and women denigrate each other undermining the Black family structure. According to a December 2016, AFRO.com website article, “The percentage of white children under 18 who live with both parents almost doubles that of Black children. While 74.3 percent of all White children below the age of 18 live with both parents, only 38.7 percent of African Americans can say that.” Joseph Goebbels said, “Propaganda works best when those who are being manipulated are confident they are acting on their own free will.”
Miami and our U. S. Government let us all get real The reality is about Haiti. When Haiti had the enormous destructive earthquake and billions of dollars were collected and donated to Haiti from the Clinton Foundation Organization the Haitian country should be rebuilt by now, but it is not. Where did that money go? Did the Haitian Government seize the funds without supporting the Haitian people? Why hasn’t the Clinton Foundation organization questioned what could have happened to their Foundation donated funds and other donations from other organizations to Haiti to help rebuild Haiti? Tell me, if the Hatians who came to Miami to survive afterwards temporarily, what would happen to them in a year and a half if they are sent back? The country of Haiti still does not have any financial support, work, no housing, and food to maintain the lives of the Haitians who are already there, not to mention the 60,000 Miami is planning to send back by 2019? Many of them have settled in Miami and are now working and paying taxes too. Our Government has always been able to come to a compromise in order to move forward and not make a situation worse for people than it already is. Why is this issue not being addressed as it is necessary? If and when Miami sends them back to nothing in Haiti to go back to, how would they be able to begin the process to try to come back legally with nothing? Let's get real Miami and the United States Government.
Why Ending AIDS in Africa Matters to Black Americans Djibril Diallo, the UNAIDS Director of the Regional Support Team for West and Central Africa, says that Black Americans need to get more involved in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. (UNAIDS) By Dr. Djibril Diallo (Regional Director for Western and Central Africa, UNAIDS) World AIDS Day (December 1) is fast approaching and a recently launched initiative aimed at ending HIV/ AIDS, as a public health crisis in Africa, could be a catalyst to trigger discussions about HIV in the African American and African diaspora communities in the United States. In recent months, several African heads of state have made public their commitment to support the goal of ending AIDS by 2030. In September, six African heads of state joined UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé at the “HIV Fast Track” side event organized during the 72nd United Nations General Assembly that was held in New York City and presided over by President Yoweri of Uganda. Earlier in July, during the African Union (AU) Summit, AU Chair, President Alpha Conde of Guinea convened the “AIDS Watch Africa Heads of State and Government Meeting” where the leaders endorsed the “Catch-Up Plan for West and Central Africa” and declared their commitment to providing the needed policy and resource changes to help achieve the target goals. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Former Florida State Senator Tony Hill The Gantt Report endorsed Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, Democratic candidate for Governor: “I am extraordinarily excited to endorse Mayor Andrew Gillum for Governor today. I have known him since his days on Florida A&M University’s campus as a student leader and activist — long before he became Mayor of Tallahassee. Back then you could tell he had a special quality that inspired his peers and elders, and he carries that spirit and passion with him in this race to take back Florida. He will deliver solutions to our most pressing challenges and be a true champion for Jacksonville.” Mayor Gillum re-sponded to the endorsement: “Senator Hill has long been a mentor and friend to me; and it’s humbling to receive his endorse-ment today. He has fought tirelessly on the frontlines for our community, and I know Jacksonville is far better thanks to his public service. I can’t wait to campaign with him in Jacksonville and all over the state.”
Why Older Blacks Must Be Able To Pronounce Black Children Names? By Roger Caldwell There is a major gap and divide in the Black community from a generational point of view, and it starts with birth names given to Black children. Black power, Black consciousness, Afro-Centric thought, and the understanding that all Black people are Africans have radically changed the way we see and view ourselves. In the 1960s/70s, there was a shift in the naming of our children, and it was a reflection of our thinking, and the greatness of our past. Many parents only changed the first name of their children, but others changed both names. Many elders were upset, refusing to accept the transition and change. They felt these parents were disrespectful to their family’s legacy and ancestors, even though the name was given to them by their former slave owners. There is obvious confusion when it comes to naming Black children. Some think it does not make a difference if the name is of European descent, while others believe slave names keep us enslaved in the eyes of the civilized world, and within our own mentality. This is an argument that the Black community struggles with because while some think it has no significance, others believe a name represents one’s purpose and meaning on earth. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Activism at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is not a new phenomenon By Thomas Joyner In fact, it’s bred into the culture of HBCUs. In recent years, however, there’s a sentiment that activism on Black colleges is dead, perhaps pushed aside by a distracted generation so tied to their mobile devices and social media that they act like just don’t care. Well, I beg to differ. Activism is alive – and well – on HBCU campuses across the country. Let me tell you about Spelman junior Mary-Pat Hector who this past November led her colleagues at the all-female school in Atlanta, Ga., on a hunger strike to change a policy that hinders them from assisting classmates that do not have enough to eat. Hector, who also serves as the National Youth Director of the National Action Network, said the strike’s purpose was to allow students to transfer portions of their on-campus meal plans to fellow students in need of food. Dozens of students, including some from all-male Morehouse College, a Historically Black College also in Atlanta, subsisted for several days on (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service ............................................................................................................ 10:15 a.m. Sunday School ................................................................................................................ 9:00 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”
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Rev. George A. Hardy, Pastor SERVICES Sunday Church School ................................................................... 8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ........................................................... 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Night (Family Prayer & Bible Study) ........................... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday (Prayer Conference Line) ................................................ 8:00 p.m. (Dail (786) 233-6715 - Acess Code 703513) Oakland Park CDC (Senior Activity Center) Daily ............10 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
SundaySchool………………………..........................................................................................................9:45a.m. WorshipServiceSundayMorning………………………..................................................................11:00a.m. SundayEveningService………………………………………..............................................................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer……………..........................................................7:00 p.m. Saturday Morning Soul Winning/Visitation……………….....................................................10:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Every 2nd & last Tuesdays)………….....................................................6:00 p.m. Ladies Fellowship (the last Saturday of each month)……..........................................5:00 p.m. 5th Sunday – Family Fellowship (April 30, 2017)……………………..................................... .5:00 p.m. YouthFellowship(EveryFriday)………………………….....................................................................6:30p.m.
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How can you know if you are pleasing God? By Carey Kinsolving “I’m cleaning up my room,” says Joseph, 5. “People need room to walk so they don’t trip. I’m not hurting anyone and that makes God happy!” Whether you’re 5 years old or 50, cleaning your room is always a challenge. It reminds me of what Phyllis Diller said, “Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance?” “You need to be kind to your neighbors who are anyone you see, or also your enemies,” says Sammy, 8. Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God, but the second greatest (love your neighbor as yourself) is like the first (Mark 12:29-31). Did you ever wonder how loving your neighbor is like loving God? Also, does this include the neighbor who plays his stereo too loud or revs his motorcycle at 1 a.m.? Loving your neighbor and liking your neighbor are two different things. God never commands us to like our neighbor. I don’t have to like my neighbor, his loud music or inconsiderate behavior to love him. All I have to know is that God loves my neighbor. I know from the Bible that my neighbors are created in God’s image even though that image is tarnished because of
sin. Nevertheless, Christ suffered and died for all my neighbors, even the ones who openly rebel and shake their fists in his face. Do I in myself have the capacity to love my neighbor as myself? I do not. As a Christian, there is someone living in me who knows exactly how to love my neighbors. The Apostle Paul referred to this heavenly inhabitant as “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). Not only is the indwelling Christ the hope of future glory for every Christian, he’s also that hope of sanity in this pre-sent life. Let’s face it. There are some people who don’t like you, and there’s not a lot you can do to change their opinion. In some situations, loving your neighbor might mean you refrain from retaliating against a neighbor’s intentional behavior to get under your skin. It pleases God when you allow him to love people through you that you don’t even like. It’s easy to love people you like. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Pastor Vacancy Announcement The Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Pompano Beach, Florida is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor, anointed by God and filled with the Holy Spirit, who will be the spiritual leader of our congregation. All interested, qualified and Holy Spirit led persons should send an email to: mtcalvarypastorsearch@gmail.com and visit our website at www.mtcalvarypb1902.org for the job description and application. Feel free to contact the church at (954) 943-2422 if you have any additional questions.
Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Danny L. McKenzie, Sr officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central).
McWhite's Funeral Home EDWARDS Funeral services for the late Roy E. Edwards were held November 26 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Keth Rattray officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Central. MCCULLA Funeral services for the late Willie McCulla - 69 were held November 22 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery Central.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home RUCKER Funeral services for the late Henry Ellis Rucker, Sr. - 77 were held November 25 at First Baptist Church Piney Grove with Rev. Michael Cunningham officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Q & A: What Does Reverend Deal Say? ‘Our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Ghost’ As the month of November comes to an end, I would be remised not to mention that Diabetes Awareness Month is November. Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians mentions that your body should be used for God’s glory. 1 Corinthians 6:1920 says’ don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and who was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourselves but to God; He bought you for a price. So use your bodies for God’s glory’. My glory. God even knows how many hairs are on your head. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose is too high. When I was growing up folks called it sugar. When your pancreas is not producing enough insulin to get glucose from the foods we eat causes health problems. Blacks are much more susceptible than whites to be stricken with diabetes. What you eat, lack of exercise, heredity, and a lack of information are some of the causes. I am a type two diabetic. My body does not make or use insulin well. I rely on a pill every day for control. The other type of diabetes is called type 1. Type 1 diabetic does not make insulin at all. Type 1 diabetics must take insulin daily to maintain control or to stay alive. Listed are some facts from Diabetes.org: (1) in 2015, 30.3 million Americans had diabetes. Approximately 1.25 American children and adults have type 1 diabetes. (2) Of the 30.3 million adults with diabetes, 23.1 were diagnosed, and 7.2 million were undiagnosed. (3) Diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. God is very much interested in the human body. God does not want us to be sick. One of the great doctrines of God is the Doctrine of Divine Healing. Healing and the will of God are synonymous. The greatest setback for God’s elect is not to understand or have a clear knowledge of God’s will on this subject. Enroll in a good Bible study group on the subject of healing. Ask your pastor and explore your spiritual gifts. Let us use what God has given us. What a blessing it is to walk in the fullness of the goodness of God. Reverend David Deal is the senior pastor at Every Christian’s Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Reverend Deal can be reached at the Westside Gazette 545 NW Seventh Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Fla 33311, or by email at David.deal55@gmail.com
Greetings, The First Baptist Church of Collier City, Pompano Beach Florida, is prayerfully seeking and currently accepting resumes for a prospective Pastor. In this position, the Pastor is to oversee the life and direction of the church, along with and under the guidance of the Board of Deacons. A potential candidate should have a growth mindset, be responsible for preparing sermons, conducting services, attending meetings, leading and equipping members and other duties to be determined. The prospective Pastor should be a great leader, spirit filled, family and community focused, with a passion for the youth. The Pastor should lead the church in accordance with our church constitution and by-laws. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to communicate, both written and oral, with members of all ages. Applicants should be an ordained minister with license and/or certification. Apply Now by submitting your Resume and Artifacts to: Attn: Pastor Search Committee By Email: Firstbaptistchurch@aol.com – yesgodIsable@gmail.com By Mail: First Baptist Church of Collier City P.O. Box 1721: Pompano Beach, Florida 33061 In His Service, FBC Pastor Search Committee
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People Don’t Fear HIV; They Fear the Stigma Behind It One in a series of stories written by the 2017 U.S. Conference on AIDS Social Media Fellows. You sit in the cold, hard, metal chair fidgeting with your thumbs, heart racing nonstop because you aren’t sure. You recall all of the times you engaged in unsafe sexual practices over the last three to six months. You try your best to reach deep within your memory for every sexual experience you shared and with whom, and your anxiety starts to peak. The nurse calls you back into the quiet room that now feels more like a cell than a doctor’s office. “Am I HIV positive?” you wonder, trying to gather cues from her facial expressions to see if you can guess your results before she tells you. But she’s been trained to have a master poker face, and all you want to
do is scream at the top of your lungs, “Tell me!” This scenario plays itself out daily in waiting rooms across the United States. Because in order to end the HIV epidemic, individuals must get tested to learn their status. People who receive a positive result must begin treatment, both to help prevent the further spread of the disease and to keep themselves from developing AIDS. Fear and stigma are among the behavioral and societal factors that prevent such people from simply getting tested. Because of them, those faced with positive test results dread the stigma attached to being HIV positive, so they try to hide in the dark. Before we can end the epidemic, we must end the stigma attached to it. Life with HIV is not the same as it was 30-plus years ago. The number of deaths caus-
ed by HIV has decreased with advancements in medicine and research, and people living with HIV who are diagnosed early and take their medication can have life ex-pectancies similar to those who are not. “People don’t fear the virus; they fear the stigma behind it,” said George Johnson, co-founder of Black, Gifted, & Whole, an organization whose mission is to empower, educate and mobilize Black gay men by acknowledging, celebrating and affirming their whole selves. Today people see that they can live long lives after being diagnosed with HIV, so the previous fear that you only had a few years left to live exists no more. People fear the stigma, phobia and hate they can and will face by being HIV positive far more. The Huf-fington Post ran a story in 2015 in
which a dozen HIV-positive men read messages they’d received from people on the gay dating app Grindr. The messages were cruel, mean and heartbreaking. “In a very real sense, stigma helps to perpetuate HIV,” the article said. Societal norms shape the way we act and react to everything in our daily lives. If we can reshape the way we respond to HIV, then we can eradicate the stigma attached to it. HIV is not a gay disease. HIV is not a Black or poor disease. HIV does not discriminate based on age, race, sexuality or religion. Only after we tackle the stigma battle can we tackle the virus itself. Many individuals who have tested HIV positive do not accept the care available to them. For some, taking a 30-mile ride to a city they don’t live in to receive care in a place where their own
Trump makes ‘Pocahontas’crack HBCU’s generate $14.8 Billion (Cont'd from FP) profile meeting with the Native American war heroes. “It is deeply unfortunate that the President of the United States cannot even make it through a ceremony honoring these heroes without having to throw out a racial slur. Donald Trump does this over and over thinking somehow he is going to shut me up with it. It hasn’t worked out in the past, it isn’t going to work out in the future,” Warren told MSNBC shortly after Trump’s remark. Pocahontas was a historical figure from the 17th Century and using her name in an intentionally disparaging way insults native peoples and degrades their cultures. The largest Native American advocacy group has said that is why it has condemned the President’s usage in this manner. Looking on as Trump derided Warren and heralded the three Navajo World War II heroes was a portrait of Andrew Jackson, a former president who signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The act allowed the federal government to remove Native Americans from their land. Among the results was the “Trail of Tears,” when roughly 17,000 Cherokees were forced out of Geor-gia at gun point and moved to present-day Oklahoma. Thousands of Cherokees died on the journey. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday the use of “Pocahontas” was not a racial slur and that it “certainly was not the President’s intent” to use a racial slur. “I don’t believe that it is appropriate” to use a racial slur, Sanders said during her daily briefing, but added that she didn’t think Trump’s comment was such a slur. Sanders then targeted Warren, saying that “the most offensive thing” was Warren claiming to be Native American. “I think Sen. Warren was very offensive when she lied about something specifically to advance her career, and I don’t understand why no one is asking about that question and why that isn’t constantly covered,” Sanders said. Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye said in a statement that he appreciated “the honor and recognition that has been bestowed upon the Navajo Code Talkers” but noted “all tribal nations still battle insensitive references to our people.” “The prejudice that Native American people face is an unfortunate historical legacy,” Begaye said. “As Native Americans, we are proud people who have taken care of this land long before there was the United States of America and we will continue to fight for this Nation.” The National Congress of American Indians — the largest and oldest group representing Native Americans — has condemned Trump’s use of “Pocahontas” to deride Warren, noting that the famed Native American was a real person whose historic significance is still important to her tribe, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in Virginia.
“We cannot and will not stand silent when our Native ancestors, cultures and histories are used in a derogatory manner for political gain,” Jacqueline Pata, the group’s executive director, said earlier this year after Trump called Warren “Pocahontas” at a speech before the National Rifle Association. Conservatives have previously criticized Warren for claiming that she is part Native American, and the senator’s heritage became an issue during her Senate campaigns. Trump has seized on the attacks and has regularly called Warren “Pocahontas.” The attack dates back to his 2016 campaign. “Pocahontas is at it again,” he tweeted in June 2016. “Goofy Elizabeth Warren, one of the least productive U.S. Senators, has a nasty mouth. Hope she is V.P. choice.” He added, “Crooked Hillary is wheeling out one of the least productive senators in the U.S. Senate, goofy Elizabeth Warren, who lied on heritage.” And earlier this month, he added, “Pocahontas just stated that the Democrats, lead by the legendary Crooked Hillary Clinton, rigged the Primaries! Lets go FBI & Justice Dept.” He has also used the nickname privately. Sources told CNN earlier this year that during a meeting with senators at the White House, Trump taunted Democrats by saying “Pocahontas is now the face of your party.” Trump has routinely given his political opponents nicknames, but the slight against Warren is one of his most culturally insensitive. Warren says she is, in fact, part Native American, citing “family stories” passed down through generations of her family. “I am very proud of my heritage,” Warren told NPR in 2012. “These are my family stories. This is what my brothers and I were told by my mom and my dad, my mammaw and my pappaw. This is our lives. And I’m very proud of it.” The legitimacy of Warren’s heritage has been widely debated and Scott Brown, her 2012 Senate campaign opponent, has even suggested Warren take a DNA test to prove her heritage. Harvard Law School in the 1990s touted Warren, then a professor in Cambridge, as being “Native American.” They singled her out, Warren later acknowledged, because she had listed herself as a minority in an Association of American Law Schools directory. Critics seized on the listing, saying that she received preferential treatment for questionable Native American heritage. Warren contends that her career was never furthered because of her Native American genealogy. CNN’s Maeve Reston contributed to this report.
(Cont'd from FP) communities, more jobs and a more talented workforce,” UNCF authors wrote in the report. Fact sheets for the economic impact of individual HBCUs are available at https:// www.uncf.org/programs/ hbcu-impact. According to the UNCF report, Howard University generates $1.5 billion in total economic impact and 9,591 jobs for its local and regional economies. “Every dollar spent by Howard University and its students produces positive economic benefits, generating $1.58 in initial and subsequent spending for its local and regional economies. The study, conducted by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business Selig Center for Economic Growth, found that Hampton University generated $270 million in total economic impact and 2,249 jobs for its local and regional economies. “For each job created on campus, another 1.7 public- and private-sector jobs are created off campus because of Hampton University-related spending,” study said. “Looked at in a different way: Each $1 million initially spent by Hampton University and its students creates 11 jobs.” While Morehouse College generated a total economic impact of $188 Million and 1,580 jobs. Spelman College accounted for $199 million in total economic impact and 1,625 Jobs. North Carolina A&T State University generated $488 million in total economic impact and 4,325 jobs for its local and regional economies. “It’s the first time that we’ve had a study conducted by such a professional institution to recognize the importance of HBCUs and particularly the impact on our community,” Miles College President Dr. George T. French, Jr., told the NNPA Newswire. “We’ve talked in general terms, but to quantify this is important so that our partners can understand the value of our institution. It’s a win-win for our region and for
government partners who look to partner with us.” The report revealed that the 1,634-student Alabama school generated $67 million for its local region. Each $1 million initially spent by Miles College and its students creates 16 jobs, according to the report. “It’s eye-opening and, in addition to the 730 jobs created, there’s a 1-to-1 match for every full-time job at Miles, we create another job in our region,” French said. “So, we have about 377 employees on campus, but because of that, we’ve created 350 off-campus jobs.” The benefits flow to Miles College’s graduates, who’ll enter the workforce with sharper skills and vastly enhanced earning prospects, according to the report. As an example, the 196 Miles College graduates from 2014 can expect total earnings of $497 million over their lifetimes—a stunning 77 percent more than they could expect to earn without their college credentials. “What you’re looking at is, when you round it to 200 students, they already have over $2 million more in earning potential in their careers which increases by $1.1 million, because of having a degree from Miles College,” French said. “I think it’s important to have this conversation for young people, who must decide if college is worth it. At the end of the day, it’s a great economic decision.” The figures also allow college officials to approach state and local government officials, when funding for recruitment and other programs are needed, French said. French said, adding that because of the report he believes the city will be even more cooperative with Miles College. “With this study, we can go to the government and say we need additional money for cutting-edge programs and recruitment,” he said. “We’ve requested and will have a meeting with the city to compare our master plan with what the city is doing. Here we are, this economic engine with a $52 million annual budget and we can help this city with its master planning and their master plan may intersect with what we’re doing.”
This Refugee-Turned-Entrepreneur owns 2 IHOP Restaurants, her own Soul Food Restaurant, and a $250 million Real Estate Portfolio
By Business Women At age 13, Adenah Bayoh escaped the civil war in her native country of Liberia, im-
migrated to the United States and is now one of the most successful entrepreneurs in her (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
community isn’t privy to their status is a serious issue. Organizations like UNAIDS and NASTAD have each created an HIV-stigma tool kit that helps teach ways to avoid and eradicate stigma that people living with HIV as well as those vulnerable and at risk face. Take a look in the mirror, and for a second imagine that it
is you waiting for a nurse in a testing center to tell you your HIV status. Or that you are HIV positive and you now have to get up and start your day. If the roles were reversed, would you now take a stand? Howard Winchester is a communications associate with NASTAD helping to spread positive messaging to end the epidemic of HIV.
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(Cont'd from FP) rolling in the couple decided it was time to open a website. “Only being in business for a little better than a year we are seeing steady growth and hope to have a kiosk open in 2018.” Says Mr. Davis. The company prides itself on that the products they manufacture are made in the USA and are vegan and cruelty free. Products also contain no unnecessary harsh chemicals, fillers, alcohols, or dyes. “Our soaps are made without detergents and chlorides, our lotions don’t contain any alcohols and typically you only need to apply it once a day.” All products are made from scratch in which
they use a special blend of Coconut Oil, Raw Shea Butter, and Soybean Oil. All soaps are produced through a method called hot process, then natural clays are also added. When asked about the choice of ingredients. Mrs. Davis replied, “We want our main focus to be on cleansing, nourishing, hydrating and moisturizing your skin, anything after that is a bonus.” Products sold include scented or unscented soaps, lotions, and bath bombs which are found on the company’s website at dssudsnscents.com. Wholesale, Counter Displays and special orders are available. Be sure to find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates on new products.
Meet the Texas teacher (Cont'd from FP) said. “Then, I met my mom. I started talking to her, and we just clicked.” Anthony was one of 18 kids adopted into new homes last week. But his story is unique from all the others because he asked his teacher to become his new mom. It was a compelling request that Mrs. Berry couldn’t believe at first. “I thought he was joking until he explained the situation,” she said. The two then struck a deal, “Finish the assignment, and then you can show me the website.” Anthony is now urging other children to consider adoption. With so many kids in the system, having a positive figure in their lives who can step up to the plate can make all the difference. “Consider that if someone doesn’t love you, there is always someone that will.” Anthony became the oldest child to be adopted in Jefferson County with the youngest set-
tling into a new home being a one-year-old kid. Anthony had been in foster care for seven years and along with being the oldest child to be adopted last week. His story is also unique in another way. Previously deciding that he didn’t want to be adopted, all that changed when he met Bennie Berry last November. This is the positivity we love to see in the community. Adopting a child has some far-reaching benefits. One of them is helping the child to move on and help him heal from past grief and pain whether they were abused, neglected, or having been abandoned or orphaned. The prospective adoptive parent will have the time and the emotional space in her heart for the new 16-year-old family member. We wish the family nothing but success as they grow up together with this incredible teenager and give him a chance to get a better life.
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Film ‘Get Out’ & Others Received Top Gotham Awards movie mogul — was noted occasionally Monday but didn’t drive the proceedings. In opening remarks Joana Vicente, executive director of IFP, thanked those who have spoken up about sexual harassment in Hollywood and the journalists who have told their stories.
“You are helping us make a better future,� Vincente said. “This room represents the stories that our society so badly needs to hear.� Best actress went to Saoirse Ronan for her leading performance in Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird.� In more of a surprise,
James Franco took home best actor for his performance as the infamous Tommy Wisau, maker of the cult film “The Room,� in “The Disaster Artist.� “As Tommy said at the premiere of his movie, ‘This my movie. This my life. Be cool,’� said Franco.
Several of the top contenders in each acting category, including Frances McDormand (“Three Billboards�) and Gary Oldman (“The Darkest Hour�), weren’t nominated at the Gothams, which are selected by a handful of juries. A special jury prize was awarded to the ensemble cast of Dee Rees’ Jim Crow epic “Mudbound,� a Netflix release. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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play and breakthrough director. The film also took the audience award. “It’s so important that we support these voices from the outside,� said Peele, accepting the screenplay honor. “If you help tell these stories, they will resonate.� While early, this year’s awards season has been especially slanted toward independent film, with a few notable exceptions. Analysts consider “Call Me By Your Name,� “Lady Bird,� “The Florida Project,� “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,� “Mudbound� and “The Darkest Hour� as among the leading favorites. But also among the frontrunners are Christopher Nolan’s World War II summer blockbuster “Dunkirk,� and “Get Out,� which has grossed $254 million worldwide for Universal Pictures. The Gotham Awards, presented by Independent Filmmaker Project, also honored with a tribute award “Get Out� producer Jason Blum, the successful horror-film producer of Blumhouse Productions. Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced former co-chairman of the Weinstein Co., has long been one of New York’s most powerful figures in independent film. His absence — and the avalanche of sexual misconduct allegations that have followed those made against the
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TAURUS-Everybody’s in a full-moon frenzy regarding relationship issues. Listen to what others are saying, and chart your own course through this week. If you are in a relationship, remember what brought you together with this person in the first place, and be glad for what you’ve had. My smile is a radiant light to those I encounter 8, 21, 29
SCORPIO-Your creativity is pulling you in a wonderful direction. Act on your impulse to create beauty in your life. Pay attention when your nearest, dearest friend is trying to tell you something. Your impatience to get to the next project could cause you to miss a valuable signal. Charm is my middle name this week. 23, 27, 54
GEMINI-Your intuition is trying to tell you something. Be still for a bit and let the message come. You know when to exercise caution, and when to let go and revel in pleasure. There’s much pleasure in your life this week. Soul Affirmation: I keep my eyes open for business opportunities this week.5, 12, 28
SAGITTARIUS-Keep a low profile at a family get-together. Someone wants to scuffle, but won’t be able to if you don’t present yourself as a target. Your checkbook needs looking into; you’ll feel better if it’s balanced.I am patient with all that comes my way this week. 32, 45, 51
CANCER-Put one of your new ideas into action this week and see how it feels as you work through your routine. You are in command of how you think this week, so use this beneficial energy to accomplish some of the things you’ve been wanting to do. I paint my world in colors of the rainbow.10, 19, 24
CAPRICORN-Your home life is important to you this week. Get the family together to take care of some fall clean-up chores and make it a party that everyone will remember with joy. Take the lead on bringing happiness to the occasion. I seek connection with the best that is in me. 23, 43, 46
LEO-Every positive idea you have is likely to be challenged this week, so you may want to keep your brilliance under wraps until at least tomorrow. Your ideas are sound and good; don’t take others’ rude behavior personally. I let go and let the spirit run my life this week. 19, 30, 42
AQUARIUS-Daydreaming will work wonders for your spirit this week. Let your imagination fly freely and follow up on ideas in a leisurely way. You are able to accomplish some very rewarding and life-affirming tasks. I celebrate those around me. 9, 50, 52
VIRGO-This week’s the week to communicate those ideas. People will seem to be much more receptive and less grouchy. Make sure that your ideas have some practical actions that can be taken, so that people will know how to respond to you. I love many people this week. 6, 12, 19
PISCES-Congratulations on your positive attitude this week! While others may be dragging, your spirit is full of energy. Enjoy the power-surge of good feelings, and you’ll be lifting others’ spirits just by being you.The true path is mapped out by my impulses. 14, 17, 19
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