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Government Shutdown hits African Americans the Hardest Maryland Rep. Anthony Brown (Courtesy MD|DC CUA & WSSC FCU) By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent With over 50,000 federal employees, the fourth congressional district in Maryland represents the fifth largest number of workers, and Maryland likely counts as the third-
largest impacted state by the government shutdown, according to Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown. “So, I’m hearing about this, like my colleagues, each and every day from my Continued on page 10
Porgy and Bess set to By Chely Thimothee-Paul With each step toward the stage, I had no idea what to expect. Three people had already made the comment “Can you believe it, Porgy and Bess is here!” The fact that I had no idea what they were speaking of made the suspense increase with each passing minute. So imagine my surprise when the entire cast shared something in common with me, yet the audience consisted primarily of our Caucasian counterparts. I thought to myself “oh, this must be reeeeaaal good’. Exceptional was more like it. With each sound being it a
single voice, the chorus, accompanying piano, I was immediately moved to another place. How is this possible? I felt pain, love, sorrow, despair, fear and joy in a very short span of 15 minutes. Call me moved if you must, how unselfish and brave it is of the artists, to take their gifts and share them with the world. In a time where African American males are being taken off this earth for no apparent reason other than their skin color, we can be sure that most had hidden gifts that the world will never know. Young Black men and woman
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The dream of one America By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. It is with profound pride and sincere humility that the Westside Gazette Newspaper trumpets and indorses the vision, life, inheritance, and the spirited leadership of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Happy Birthday! On April 14, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech at Stanford University titled “The Other America” to which I put forth efforts to one day erase that stigma. Dr. King said: “But tragically and unfortunately, there is another America. This other America has a daily ugliness about it that constantly transforms the ebullience (the quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts or feelings - exuberance) of hope into the fatigue of despair. In this America millions of work-starved men walk the streets daily in search of jobs that do not exist. In this America millions of people find themselves living in rat-infested, vermin-filled slums. In this America people are poor by the millions. They find themselves perishing on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity.” Read full speech at: Continued on page 14 www.thewestsidegazette.com
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should not be singing in Operas. That is what the less traveled may think. Yet some are bold enough to prove otherwise. How sad that the world is still in such a state but in contrast, how beautiful it is that the South Florida Symphony Orchestra and Sebrina Maria’ Alphonso, brought Porgy and Bess home to inspire the many that are still too afraid to share the Gifts that the Universe has bestowed upon them. To the cast, director, musicians and supporters, I say Bravo Ladies and Gentleman…..Bravo! I cannot wait to have the full experience. Continued on page 4
Hastings’ statement on undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer
Neil Nelson as Porgy. (Photo courtesy of South Florida Symphony) The Atlanta home that was the birthplace of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. now belongs to the National Park Service. (CreditBeth J. Harpaz/Associated Press) By Mihir Zaveri
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Alcee L.
Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement announcing that he is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center: “I was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and in the midst of this traumatizing news, I found myself wondering not only if I would survive this disease, but also if it would impact my ability to perform my duties. Now that I have begun treatment, I feel hopeful about survival and about my ability to continue serving my constituents of Florida’s 20th Congressional district and the nation. “My doctors have stated that the advancement in the treatment of cancer is evolutionary and the success rates continue to climb resulting in a dramatic decrease in the number of cancer-related deaths. “I have been convinced that this is a battle worth fighting, and my life is defined by fighting battles worth fighting. Should it become clear that this cancer which has invaded my body cannot be defeated, I will tell you so. “I release this statement, because I want to be the source providing you with this information. I ask for your prayers at this time.”
The Westside Gazette Family will continue to keep you in our prayers, Congressman Hastings! The Westside Gazette Newspaper
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in an upstairs bedroom of a two-story home in Atlanta in 1929. He lived there for 12 years with his parents and grandparents, Continued on page 14
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Hello, my name is Roderick J. Parker. I am a loving husband to my wife Georgina F. Parker and a proud dad to my two children Taylor (14) and Roderick J. Parker Jr. (11). Sometimes in life you have to go through some things in order to figure out your purpose. At the age of 39, I realized that one of the best investments a person can make is investing in the youth. Growing up in the inner city of Fort Lauderdale, I was blessed to have many outstanding teachers, coaches, family members and friends instill in me the importance of giving back and helping others. Growing up in what we call the 33311 helped make me the man I am today. It prepared me for life and taught me the importance of Uplift. I went off to college in Iowa to the University of Dubuque to play the game of football I love and was able to come back home with a degree in Education. The train didn’t stop there. I came back to Fort Lauderdale and started my teaching career at Sunland Park Elementary where I attended as a youth. See how God works! A couple years later, I continued my education, obtaining a Masters in Ed. Leadership. This all started with a public school student coming back to the same community and serving as an educator. I was also blessed to join one of the Best Fraternities in the world “Omega Psi Phi. “ Omega helped me understand fully the principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. Years later, I’m now the Instructional Facilitator of the Old Dillard Museum, infusing education through the sunshine standards at Walker Elementary School. In conclusion, giving back is all I know. So when people ask, Mr. Parker, when did you fall in love with hip-hop, I tell them I fell in love with the 33311 zip code many years ago.
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 21, 2019, we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As one of the most influential men in American history, Dr. King left an indelible mark on our nation leading the movement for civil rights and equality through a philosophy of non-violence. A visionary leader, Dr. King embraced unity and love in his pursuit of justice and peace. His courage inspired a generation to raise their voices against racial discrimination, segregation, injustice and oppression. As we reflect back upon Dr. King’s accomplishments in the pursuit of equal rights and social justice, we are reminded about how far we have come. As we continue to endure acts of hatred, violence, bigotry and intolerance, we are reminded of the tremendous work that remains. Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to carry on Dr. King’s legacy by continuing to advance his vision for a compassionate, inclusive society dedicated to eliminating racism and ensuring equality for all. By doing so, we can all keep the dream alive!
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representing 350 jurisdictions with a mission to enhance the capacity of state and local governments and to prepare administrators for senior public management positions. The local chapter of NFBPA is dedicated to implementing professional development programs and initiatives that achieve the overall mission of NFBPA. In addition to the educational workshops and networking opportunities, the NFBPA Leadership Summit will include an Executive Brunch featuring Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry, Palm Beach County Administrator Verdenia Baker, and recently appointed Orange County Administrator Byron Brooks. All three County Administrators have extensive executive level experience and are responsible for overseeing multifaceted County governments
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LOCAL NFBPA HOSTS NATIONAL LEADERS AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT From January 24 to January 27, 2019, the South Florida Chapter of the National Forum of Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) will be hosting the NFBPA Board of Directors for their Winter Leadership Meeting at the B Ocean Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On Friday, January 25, 2019, the local NFBPA will hold a 1-Day Leadership Summit at the hotel that will bring together the National, State, and Local Black Public Administrators and Professionals to discuss important aspects of government leadership, community health and wellness and financial strategies for professional success. NFBPA is the nation’s premier association of more than 3,000 public sector leaders
and managing annual operating budgets of about $1 billion. The NFBPA Leadership Summit will give participants an opportunity to meet other local government professionals and gain insights into best management practices in government. “This is an excellent opportunity for local public administrators to obtain critical tools, techniques, and information as well as to engage in networking opportunities to enhance and expand their careers,” said Tanoy William, President of the NFBPA South Florida Chapter. To register to attend the January 25th NFBPA Leadership Summit, please go to eventbrite.com. This is a mustattend professional event of the new year.
CALLING ALL TEENS!
A MessAge froM MAyor DeAn J. TrAnTAlis
“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.”
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The Links of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter is hosting Four Townhall Sessions focusing on Black History including Black Lives Matter, Blacks in the Arts, International Issues, Health and Human Services and HOW these issues are connected to our communities locally and internationally. Our hope is to have a dialogue on issues not covered in our school curriculum or not covered in depth. Some emphasis will be placed each week on College Entrance Test Date deadlines, the College Application process and deadlines as well on Historically Black Colleges. The goal in these sessions is to allow a dialogue between the panelists and the teens on the world around them. Scholarship opportunities may also be available for some Seniors. The sessions will be held on the following Saturdays from 10:00am -12:00 am at the Lauderhill 6-12 School, located at 1901 NW 49th
Avenue, Lauderhill, Florida 33313: January 26th, February 2nd, February 16th, March 2nd. The Culminating event is scheduled for April 6th. The Links Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of nearly 14,000 professional women of color in 283 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the Links, Incorporated is committed to helping students expand their knowledge and encourage further educational pursuits. This is an opportunity Your teen should not miss.
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Public Awareness Campaign Aims to Keep Children Safe, Nurtured and Healthy with Series of Community Events
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WHILE WE #MUTERKELLY, WE NEED TO UNMUTE OURSELVES
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a social issue saturate the pop culture scene like “Surviving R. Kelly” has. From social media to CNN, from water cooler talk to our radio airwaves, the subject is unavoidable, and rightfully so. On the slim chance you haven’t heard, “Surviving R. Kelly” is a sixpart Lifetime Television Network documentary detailing sexual abuse allegations against singer/songwriter, Robert Kelly aka R. Kelly. The series aired over 3 nights, from January 3 to January 5, 2019 to 1.9 million viewers, making it Lifetime’s highest rated program in more than two years. Surviving R. Kelly sheds light on sexual manipulation, sex slaves, molestation, and even what some parents are willing to risk in hopes of fame and fortune. Yet as we showcase a renewed energy to #muteRKelly,
we must be sure to Unmute ourselves. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, “1 in 5 women are raped at some point in their lives, and in 8 out of 10 cases of rape, the (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
The Children’s Services Council (CSC) of Broward County, in partnership with Mt. Bethel Human Services Corp., On Call Leadership, Inc. and dozens of other organiza�ons, presents the 33311 Walk and Family Fes�val on January 26, 10 a.m.-2p.m. at Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. The event, which launches a 4-month-long Broward AWARE! Protec�ng OUR Children campaign, will feature entertainment from 103.5 The Beat S�chiz and DJ Ivory, local student dance troupes, dozens of vendors providing free resources and giveaways, and informa�on on how to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. In addi�on, a�endees will have the opportunity to join a community march with a stop at the Art House to express support for “Growing the Voice of Our Future” this year’s theme of the campaign. The 33311 Walk and Family Fes�val will highlight the importance for youth of “Knowing Your History”, celebra�ng accomplishments, learning from the past and crea�ng a brighter future. Other community events throughout the four-month campaign that will culminate in April, during Child Abuse Preven�on Month include: Survivors Stroll (March 2), the Me & My Dad Challenge (March 30), and the Family Sun & Resource Fair (April 13). For informa�on on Broward AWARE! Protec�ng OUR Children visit cscbroward.org/browardaware or call 954-377-1119.
About Broward AWARE The Broward AWARE! Protec�ng OUR Children campaign, powered by the Children’s Services Council, is an awareness campaign that uses the full spectrum of media to ensure that Broward County families, educators, media, law enforcement and all stakeholders use and share resources that make it possible for children to safely realize their full poten�al, hopes and dreams. The campaign is inspired by the work of the Ounce of Preven�on Fund of Florida and Prevent Child Abuse/ Pinwheels for Preven�on Florida. Local partners include: 2-11 Broward, A Child Is Missing, ARC Broward, Broward Regional Health Planning Council & Human Services Innova�ons, Broward County Nancy J. Co�erman Center, Broward County Family Success Center, Broward County Parks & Recrea�on, Broward County Public Schools, Broward Sheriff ’s Office, ChildNet, Children’s Services Council of Broward County, City of Fort Lauderdale, Department of Children and Families, Chrysalis Health, Ft. Lauderdale Police Dept., Early Steps, Florida Dept. of Health in Broward County, Guardian ad Litem, HANDY, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies of Broward, Hosanna 4 Youth,
Jack & Jill Children’s Center, Kid Inc., KidSafe Founda�on, Mt. Bethel Human Services, On Call Leadership, Ounce of Preven�on Florida, the SoFIA, Swim Central, SWIMS Founda�on, YMCA of South Florida, Young At Art, Youth Ma�er and more.... About the Children’s Services Council of Broward County The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is an independent taxing authority which was established by a public referendum on September 5, 2000, and was reauthorized on November 4, 2014, which, through Public Act, Chapter 2000-461 of the laws of Florida, authorized the Council to levy up to 0.5 mills of property taxes. The role of the Council is to provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children’s lives and empower them to become responsible, produc�ve adults through collabora�ve planning and funding of a con�nuum of quality care. To learn more about programs and services the Children’s Services Council funds, please call (954) 377-1000 or go to h�ps://www.cscbroward. org/. Follow us on Twi�er at @ CSCBroward and on Facebook.
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by enhancing children’s lives and empowering them to become responsible, productive adults.
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January 26, 2019 Joseph C. Carter Park 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 10AM-2PM For more Information: Children’s Services Council of Broward County www.cscbroward.org 954-377-1119
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‘Nobody’s at the Switch’ as CBS Announces Election Coverage Team Sans African Americans
The outcry began after associate producer Ben Mitchell tweeted a title card featuring images of CBS News’ “political embed unit,” composed of eight 2020 campaign reporters and four associate producers, including himself. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent By Jeannette Rivera-Lyles Like any other mother and son who share a close bond, Robin Stafford-Smith and Chris Stafford love to spend time together. For these two Cutler Bay Florida Technical College students, this includes accompanying each other on the journey to earn a college degree. They both earned diplomas in Medical Coding and Billing Specialist at FTC and strive for more. Robin is working on a Medical Assistant Diploma Program, while Chris is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Management. For them, college was a lifelong dream that seemed unattainable at times. At 18 Robin, who is now 63, married a man who was physically and emotionally abusive, often endangering her life. Broken and desperate, she sought refuge in drugs, which caused her life to spiral out of control. With the help of her mother, she worked hard to overcome her addiction, finding strength in the unconditional love for her two children, who are now grown. Robin has been clean for 20 years. “When I looked back and saw what I had accomplished, there was a sense of pride, but also a sense that something was missing,” Robin said. “I enjoy learning and always wanted a college diploma, but I was a single mom of three who needed to work and was also seriously impacted by
drugs and a bad relationship. The dream kept on slipping further out of reach.” It was not any easier for Chris, who is now 30. As a teenager he was diagnosed with depression and ADHD, struggling for years to get better. After high school, he worked in retail but found little personal satisfaction in life as a sales clerk. “I had this desire to help people,” Chris said. “I had been fortunate to come across people in my life that helped me overcome hardships, so I wanted to be that for others. Working at a store was not what I wanted to spend my life doing.” Meanwhile, his mother began setting new goals at age 60. She was tired of waiting for the right time to attend school and began to research colleges. Still, the notion of being in a room with a bunch of twentysomethings was frightening. “I graduated from high school in 1973,” she recalled. “It had been a long time. Young people now had iPads and smart phones. I didn’t even know how to turn on a computer, but I said to myself, ‘They are not any better than me. I can do this.’” Robin persevered. A friend that attended FTC brought her to the school where she immediately felt at home. She registered and eagerly tackled a steep learning curve. The first task was to learn how to write aX paper on a computer.
“I was so intimidated that I cried,” she said. “But before I knew it, I had a bunch of young students coming to my rescue and offering me help. They embraced me.” Today, Robin knows her way around a computer. What about Chris? Once his mother enrolled in college, he was out of excuses and chose to follow suit. “Every excuse I had was no longer valid,” he said. “If my mom, at age 60, and after having gone through so much, was doing it, I owed it to her to improve myself.” Chris stated that the first months were challenging, but he had a caring tutor who would not let him give up, his mom. Robin had already completed some of the classes her son was now taking and helped him study. “She would not let me quit,” Chris said. “She is an amazingly strong woman.” Once he graduates, Chris hopes to work in the healthcare industry as an administrator at a doctor’s office where he can make a difference in the quality of healthcare patients receive. This, he believes, fulfills his calling to help others. His mother looks forward to working as a medical assistant to positively impact the lives of the people for whom she cares. “It’s not all about books. Learning has to come with a good dose of kindness,” Robin said. “We have gotten that at Florida Technical College.”
CBS News said its diversifying – adding a mix of women and minorities to its top staff and its upcoming 2020 election coverage. But many are calling the “Eye” Network’s attempts at diversity an epic fail. The network is taking some serious heat for excluding African-Americans from its core team of onthe-ground reporters and producers set to cover the 2020 presidential campaign cycle – an election that’s viewed almost universally as critical to Blacks and other minorities. The outcry began after associate producer Ben Mitchell tweeted a title card featuring images of CBS News’ “political embed unit,” composed of eight 2020 campaign reporters and four associate producers, including himself. Among the eight reporters, four reportedly are persons of color: Musadiq Bidar, a native of Afghanistan, Alex Tin, Jack Turman and Stephanie Ramirez. But none are African American. “CBS, the efforts on your website about your support for diversity fly in the face of your display of all of the reporters you’ve selected for the 2020 campaign,” Democratic California Congresswoman Maxine Waters tweeted.
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New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria OcasioCortez said the current administration in the White House made having a “functional understanding of race in America one of the most important core competencies for a political journalist to have, yet CBS News hasn’t assigned a single Black journalist to cover the 2020 election.” Actress Kerry Washington also expressed her disappointment. In a note that was re-tweeted by National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., Washington wrote: “Dear @CBSNews, I am encouraged by the diversity you DID include. But when it comes time to discuss the inevitable role that race and racism will play in the election, who will you turn to for a perspective with nuanced & personal understanding of the African American experience?” Christopher Isham, CBS News’ Washington bureau chief, called the new group “our boots on the ground for
the 2019-2020 election cycle” in announcing an increase in politically-focused reporters and newsgathering resources for the upcoming presidential race. The unit is designed to deepen CBS News’ coverage of federal and local issues and personalities on the 2020 trail, according to Variety. CBS News noted that the embed team represented only a portion of its broader election coverage plans. Lorna Jones, who is AfricanAmerican, was promoted last month to the role of managing editor for Washington news coverage, Variety reported. And the division has long maintained other prominent African-American women in senior management roles, according to the entertainment magazine. “This group is the initial wave of what will be an outstanding and diverse group of journalists assigned to cover the 2020 election for CBS News,” a CBS News spokesperson said Sunday night. “Nobody’s at the switch at CBS,” said Sam Fulwood III, a Black journalist at Think
“So, folks think absence of black journalists is ok.” Progress.
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PORGY & BESS from Front Page
Affordability and convenience has led us to fill our children up with junk food; barely getting the nutrients their little bodies need to perform well and packed with sugar that allows disease to thrive. We must rethink what’s put in our kitchens, grocery carts or why some of communities suffer in food deserts (nothing nutritious nearby). Remember: little changes add up.
“Not one Black. What’s up with this? An explanation is needed.”
The South Florida Symphony Orchestra has announced three performances of a groundbreaking new production of the Gershwin’s great American opera Porgy and Bess. The staging will be directed by famed Broadway producer/director Richard Jay-Alexander and SFSO’s acclaimed music-director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso will conduct the 70 piece South Florida Symphony Orchestra with set design by award-winning designer Paul Tate dePoo. The new adaption, featuring an all-star black cast will be presented in three performances: Wednesday, January 16 at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall in Miami; Saturday, January 19 at the Tennessee Williams Theater in Key West; and concluding Wednesday, January 23 at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale, with a season gala event in celebration of the SFSO’s 21st anniversary.
“The time is always right to do what is right.”
-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Join the City of Deerfield Beach along with city leaders, civic organizations and churches, a three day events. The City is looking for Volunteers to assist with at Pastor Willie James Ford, Sr., Linear Park, 500 S.W. 10 St., Deerfield Beach, Fla., complimentary Shuttle Service • Parade, Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m., at Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 S.W. Second St., Deerfield Beach, Fla. • Church Choir Competition, Sunday, Jan. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., in the OMRC Gym, 445 S.W. Second St., Deerfield, Beach, Fla. • Monday, Jan. 21, from 9 to 10 a.m., MLK Jr., ceremony at the Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex in the Leo Robb Gym from 10:30 to 11 a.m., March from to Pastor Willie James Ford, Sr. Linear Park, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon – Service Project. • Zo’s Family Health & Wellness Grove, Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at North Miami Athletic Stadium, 2555 N.E. 151 St., North Miami Beach, Fla. • West Perrine Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Parade, Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m., the parade starts at Banyan St., (S.W. 168 St.) and Homestead Ave., West Perrine. • West Perrine Marching Band Extravaganza, Saturday, Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m., at Southridge Stadium, 11250 S.W. 192 St., Miami, Fla. • 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Parade in Liberty City, Monday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m., at Northwest 54 St., on a route from Northwest 12 Ave., to Northwest 32nd Ave. The City of Sunrise three free events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: • Youth Poetry Workshop, Saturday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., students ages 13 to 18 are invited to participate. For additional info call (954) 747-4662. •Family Film: Black Panther, Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m., at Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., up to four free general admission tickets per family. For more info call (954) 747-4646. • A Night of the Arts in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr., Sunday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m., at Sunrise Civil Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, Fla. 11th Annual Dr. MLK Day of Service, Monday, Jan. 21 at Madison Middle School, 3400 N.W. 87 St., Miami, Fla. Events Schedule: •8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Group/ Individual Registration •8:30 to 9 a.m. – Welcome Remarks & Sponsor Acknowledgements • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Projects Underway •12:30 to 1 p.m. – WrapUp & project completion • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade – Miami and The Beaches – A Miami Celebrating Honoring Dr.
King, Monday, Jan. 21. The parade take place along NW 54 St., on a route from NW 10 Ave. to NW Ave. starting at 11 a.m., with festivities until 6 p.m. The City of Miami Gardens present Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Service, Monday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Meet at Miami Gardens City Hall, 18605 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla. Volunteers and groups needed. For more info or to sign up as a volunteer, call Janae Deveaux at (305) 622- 8000. Ext, 2583. City of Sunrise Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Weekend: •Sunday, Jan. 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, Fla. Our two-day celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will feature a series of free events: •Sunday, Jan. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m., Art Gallery Reception: “Saving the World: Everyday Heroes”, Night of the Arts Concert, featuring spokenword artists and live music, including a performance by the Dillard Jazz Ensemble from 7 to 9 p.m. The Coral Springs, MLK Jr. Committee presents •29th Annual Dr. Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the City Hall and City Hall in the Mall will be closed. •Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. – Award Ceremony: Student Art & Literary Exhibits in the Coral Springs Museum of Arty •Musical Production – A musical/drama production by KG Productions & Musical Paintbrush •Dr. King Had A Dream So That My Dreams Could Come True” from 7 to 8 p.m., at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr. Tickets available online: CoralSprings.org/Tickets additional tickets may be purchased at cost, children under 5 are free). For more info call Joyce Campos at (954) 334-1005. •Friday, Jan. 18 at 12 noon, Business Luncheon, at Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd., with Keynote speaker: Marc H. Morial. Second Annual Presentation of MLK Monument Award. For cost and additional info call Joyce Compos at (954) 334-1005. •Monday, Jan. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Leadership/ Diversity Day, for Middle & High School Students ONLY in front of the N.W. Regional Library, 3151 N. University Dr. Pre-Registration required at the school. For more details call Joyce Compos at (954) 344-1005.
MLK Celebration
ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, Sunday, Jan. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m., ArtServe need at least 50 volunteers to help set up sup-plies for an art instructor, set up for refreshments for the celebration, check in participants and create a unique piece of art conveying unity and healing through art for their “Healing & Unity
Through Art” workshop, at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 462-8190. •The City of Fort Lauderdale will have its King Holiday Celebration, Monday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m., with a parade at Lincoln Park, 600 N.W. 19 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla, and ending at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., celebration festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info call (954) 660-7603.
MLK Events The City of Dania Beach – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekends of events: -Saturday, Jan. 19 – Blacktie gala at the I.T. Parker Community Center, 901 N.E. Third St., Dania Beach, Fla. -Monday, Jan. 20 – Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m., at CW Thomas Park, 100 N.W. Eight Ave., Dania Beach, Fla. Parade leaves the park at 9 a.m. and is expected to arrive at. St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church from 10:30 a.m. to noon, “Peace in the Park”, celebration will take place at CW Thomas Park from noon to 5 p.m. For more info call (954) 558-7225
The City of Davie MLK Celebration Sunday, Jan. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m., at Town Hall, 6951 Orange Dr., Davie., Fla. The town of Davie will celebration the life and work of Dr. King. Local students will participate in a poetry contest reading and light refreshment will be served at the ceremony. For more info call (954) 797-1000.
Charity Drive Monday, Jan. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. The South Flori-da chapter of Sisters in Spirit will be serving to the homeless and having a charity drive at the Broward Outreach Center, 2056 Scott St., Hollywood, Fla. The organi-zation will be collecting toile-tries, new sneakers and new socks from men and women to be distributed to the home-less during the services, volunteers are being sought. For more info call (954) 926-7417.
Celebration Miami Celebration horning Dr. King, Monday, Jan. 21, - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade & Festival in Liberty City, the parade take place along NW Fifth St., on a route from NW 10 Ave. to NW 32 Ave., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., ends with a celebration at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park with festivities. FAU MLK Day of Service (Jupiter) Monday, Jan. 21 from 8 to 10 a.m., join Jupiter SAVI for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service Breakfast, followed by faculty speaker and finishes with volunteering at Quantum House check-in at 8:30 a.m., at Student Resources and Classroom Building, The Burrow – SR 146, 5353 Parkside Dr. Jupiter, Fla.
FIU MLK events
• MLK Commemorative Breakfast – Friday, Jan. 18, at 8 a.m. in the Graham Center Ballrooms. • FIU-MLK Day of Service – Saturday, Jan. 19 at 8 a.m., in the Graham Center Ballrooms • MLK Parade (FIU Contingency) - Monday, Jan. 21 at 8 a.m., in the Graham Center Ballrooms • Robert M. Coatie MLK Youth Forum & Peace Walk 2019, Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m., in the Wolfe Center Ballroom • MLK Dinner - Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., in the Graham Center 243 • MLK @The Frost Art Museum Opening Reception, Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Graham Center 243 • Evening with McKnight Fellows, Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m., in the Graham Center 243. For additional info call Chanel Bostic (305) 348-2436. The YMCA of South Florida’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Inspirational Weeend brings the community together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. •Inspirational Breakfast, Friday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 a.m., at First Baptist, Fort Lauderdale, 301 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. •Inspirational Luncheon, Friday, Jan. 18 at 11:30 a.m., at American Airlines Area, 601 and XFINITY E. Plaza, Miami, Fla.
Broward County Library eNews Director’s Book Club – The Director’s Book Club title for January/February 2019 is The Escape Artist by Brad Meltzer, in celebration of Broward County Library Reads. Upcoming Director’s Book Club Dates: • Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m., at Lauderdale Lakes Library • Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m., at Tyrone Bryant Library Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m., at Stirling Road Library • Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m., at Margate Catharine Young Library • Friday, Jan. 18 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • Friday, Night at the Library: Divine 9, Friday, Jan. 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at South Regional/Broward College Library. • Moonlight Tales: A Free Adult song and story Cabaret, Friday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Main Library.
Celebration
MLK 5K & Walk 2019 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 5K Run & Fitness Walk, Monday, Jan. 21 at 8 a.m., at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Metro Rail Station, 6205 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami, Fla.
Celebration The City of Miramar presents Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Monday, Jan. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m., at Sherman Circle Lakeshore Park, 8501 S. Sherman Circle, parade at 11 a.m.
Rev. Lomax
43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration, Sunday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m., at New Mount Oliver Baptist Church, 400 N.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Guest speaker Rev. Wayne Lomax, senior pastor of The Foundation of New Life. For more info contact The Hon. Michael A. Robinson at mrobi7301@aol.com
Celebration The City of Tamarac MLK Day Celebration Free, Friday, Jan. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Comm. Blvd., Tamarac, Fla. Keynote speaker Saul Paul. For more info call (954) 597-3620.
Celebration The City of Hollywood has planned a weekend full of Free events to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr., at Dr. MLK Community Center Gymnasium, 2400 Charleston St., Hollywood, Fla. For more info call (954) 921-3412 -Saturday, Jan. 19 – Sunday, Jan. 20 – Basketball Tournament from 8 to 5 p.m. -Saturday, Jan. 19 – Fun Day, from 1 to 5 p.m., familyfriendly events. -Saturday, Jan. 19 –
Applications are now available for the Sistrunk
Parade and Festival are
now available online at sistrunkfestival.org. Parade monitors are needed.
Please call 954-687-3472 for further info
Happening at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center Black History Month Essay Contest deadline – Saturday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m., student in grades 4 through 6 here’s your cell to activism! If you’re living or going to school in Broward, submit an original essay on one of these topics: •Do mass shooting or other issues encourage youth activism and positive change? •What Black movie star has had an impact on your call to activism? What did they do and how does their action drive you to make positive changes in society? •What Black athlete has had an impact on your call to activism? What did they do and how does their action drive you to make positive changes in society? •MLK Color of Peace – Craft time, Friday, Jan. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m., honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by creating a colorful “peace dove.” Use finger-paints while discussing friendship and unity. Afterward celebrate with birthday cupcakes, for age five and up. •Living My Best Life in 2018 – Two Six-Week Sessions (choose one): each session is 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 24, 31 & Monday, Feb. 7 Tuesday, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. Wednesday, 5, 12. •Senior and caregivers who want to live a healthier life in 2019 – Start your New Year with a new you! Seminar covers handling difficult emotions, safe and easy exercises, eating well, problem solving, relaxation techniques and more. Healthy lunch and refreshments are provided. Presented by the YMCA of South Florida. Space is limited; preregistration required (954) 357-6224. •Save The Date: Friday, Feb. 8 #DestinationFridays/ Black Hollywood: 70s Glamour. Dress to impress at this special “Red Carpet” event. Friday.Broward.org
Concert The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County continues its 11th season of internationally acclaimed JAZZ ROOTS concerts with JOSHUA REDMAN QUARTET on Friday, January 18, 2019 in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. This bold and diverse jazz ensemble includes the master talents of Joshua Redman on saxophone, Aaron Goldberg on piano, Ben Williams on bass and Miami native, Obed Calvaire on drums. Joshua Redman’s latest album Still Dreaming, was recently nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album! The album was inspired by the band Old and New Dreams, of which Joshua Redman’s father Dewey Redman was a member.
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12 African American Teens Reach the Pinnacle of Success in The Boy Scouts Shane Bennett, Dameion Crook II, Dylan Gaines, Kyle Gaines, Chandler Green, Daniel Hinton, Marshall Hudson, Marcellus Jordan III, Eron Lord, Eric Sims, Asa Singleton and Benjamin White are all a part of Boy Scout Troop 242, a historic troop located at Wheeler Ave Baptist Church.
Boy Scout Troop 242, led by Scoutmaster Dameion Crook, Sr., presented the 12 African American Eagle Scouts during the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony that was held at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. His son was one of the newest Eagle Scouts, which is the cherry on the top of Scoutmaster Crook’s two years leading Boy Scout Troop 242. By Jeffrey L. Boney, Associate Editor via Houston Forward Times Here in the United States, the Boy Scouts of America is considered to be one of the most revered institutions for the development of young boys. In the Boy Scouts of America, the highest achievement or rank that one can attain is the designation of Eagle Scout and reaching that accomplishment is not an easy task. The Eagle Scout designation is highly respected because only 4 percent of all Boy Scouts are ever granted this prestigious rank after fulfilling the many years of requirements that must be achieved. On Saturday, January 5th, twelve African American young men reached the ultimate
milestone of being awarded the Eagle Scout distinction. Shane Bennett, Dameion Crook II, Dylan Gaines, Kyle Gaines, Chandler Green, Daniel Hinton, Marshall Hudson, Marcellus Jordan III, Eron Lord, Eric Sims, Asa Singleton and Benjamin White are all a part of Boy Scout Troop 242, a historic troop located at Wheeler Ave Baptist Church. Boy Scout Troop 242, led by Scoutmaster Dameion Crook, Sr., presented the 12 African American Eagle Scouts during the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony that was held at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. His son was one of the newest Eagle Scouts, which is the cherry on the top of Scoutmaster Crook’s two years leading Boy Scout Troop 242. “This event marks a tremendous milestone in the history of our troop,” said Scoutmaster Crook. “We have a long tradition of creating Eagle Scouts
and to have these 12 young men complete the Boy Scouts of America program is a testament to our legacy and our scouting program.” Twelve Eagles at one time is pretty much unheard of for any troop and definitely for an African American troop like Troop 242. All 12 of these young men have had their “eye on Eagle” through years of hard work, fulfilling their obligations with more than just the minimum obligations required for the honor to be called an Eagle Scout. This group of talented young men not only achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, they did so in historic and memorable fashion. The Boy Scouts requires a minimum of 21 merit badges, but most of these Eagles have more than 30 merit badges. Only through planning and carrying out a community service project, coupled with demonstrated leadership in and out of the Troop, can a scout who lives the scout oath be considered for an Eagle Board of Review that consists of the District and Council representatives from the Boy Scouts. All of these things must be done before the Scout turns 18. Although the average age for attaining the rank is 17.5 years old, at least five (5) of these new Eagle Scouts fulfilled the commitment before turning 16. These young men have gone beyond their Troop and have represented scouting locally, regionally, nationally and internationally in various endeavors such as Order of the Arrow (scouting’s Honor Society), National Youth Leadership Training (premier leadership training for Scouts), participating in the Philmont Trek, representing Troop 242 in Switzerland, etc. Often overlooked by families seeking to engage their sons in meaningful, positive activities, the Boy Scouts have proven to be an old, but tried and true method that has not lost its effectiveness. These twelve young men have taken full advantage of all that the scouting world has to offer. Troop 242 and the parents of these young men should be extremely proud of their accomplishments and dedication. We look forward to all they will achieve in the future.
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Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.
OVERCOMING TRAGEDY AND CELEBRATING LIFE AGAIN Of the more than 330,000 U.S. students studying abroad, only 6.1 percent are
African American and 10.1 percent are Latino. This is one in a series of articles by students of color who are breaking down barriers by studying abroad thanks to the Frederick Douglass Global Fellows program, which awards 10 full scholarships a year to students at Minority Serving Institutions. These students will periodically share their stories, hopefully inspiring others to apply. Join our social media campaign, #CIEEmpowered #MSInspirational #FrederickDouglassGlobalFellows that is celebrating these extraordinary students and their experiences studying abroad. Please view and share Peire’s video story at http://bit.ly/PeireWilson
By Peire Wilson LaGuardia Community College Nationwide -- Born in Norfolk, Va., and raised by a single mother, I felt a special responsibility to go to college but, at first, I failed at it - quite literally. But I turned my life around and saw a pathway to success. Studying in London as a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow was instrumental in healing my wounds and making me whole again. First enrolled as a college student at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., I left school my freshman year because it wasn’t a good fit for me. A year later, I transferred near home to a historically black college, Norfolk State University, but I abruptly left during my second semester when tragedy struck in a way that I could have never imagined. In a scuffle on campus, one of my friends, Sean Williams, was tragically stabbed to death. Like me, Sean was a classicallytrained vocalist. I was in such shock from his murder, I left school and didn’t even tell my teachers why. I moved to Florida, where I fell in love and was blessed to have a son. I wanted to make a positive future for my son, but I really didn’t know how. I thought about it long and hard
and decided I wanted to be a lawyer in arts and entertainment. I knew I needed to be in New York City. I knew I had to go back to school. I got my transcripts. I put myself in a suit and put myself on a bus and, transcripts in hand, I went to the headquarters of City University of New York, CUNY. The admissions counselor opened up my transcripts and said, “Uhhhh...” I said, “I know.” I had a 1.0 GPA. “These are the grades I have,” I told him. “I’m willing to start completely over.” He said, “It’s going to be competitive,” but handed me a list of schools and I returned to Florida. But I came back and wanted to attend the first school on the list, LaGuardia Community College in Queens, N.Y. I met with a counselor. She said, “These grades...” I told her, “If I had known when I was just young what I know now, I would have done things differently. I just didn’t know. Unfortunately, this is what happened. I plan on being a lawyer.” She asked: “You want to be a lawyer?” I responded, “I will be a lawyer.”
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Letter to Editor By James J. Hankins
By Bobby Henry I don’t deny the historical significance of Florida’s new Governor appointing a Black man to be Sheriff of Broward County. The new Sheriff is Gregory Tony and his history would have had an even greater impact if we had elected him or any Black man or woman.to the Office of Sheriff. The appointment has to be considered a legacy yet … Some may argue that reasoning is short sighted but I don’t believe so. The new Sheriff is probably a good man but I do not know. And that is the problem, I don’t know the new Sheriff. Nor do most of you. His appointment to the office means if he is beholding to anyone, it’s not to any of us. From what others are saying, he is connected to the Stoneman Douglas Parents Group. Their influence is obvious and substantial. But they clearly understand something most in our community do not. They understand that we are all part of a power group system and you have to be part of a power group to get accomplishment of your goals. Or attention paid to your concerns. They learned that political pressure cannot be intermittent. They learned it has to be unrelenting. There is a lesson for us to learn from this and I really hope we learn it. Some are questioning why the Governor, who at his disposal a large pool of experienced Black Law Enforcement professionals in Broward County, would select someone who had never been in a command position before. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is an agency of over 5,000 people. That may be a steep learning curve. Yet we have to hope for his success. How well he does will impact our community, our political future and his political future. Politics is of course, things are where they are today. Not just in the Broward Sheriff’s Office but in the State of Florida and in this country. We have to ask ourselves what is we could have done more of or done less of that we did not get the results we want in the places we wanted. And in those cases where we did (Dr. Snipes for example and Sheriff Israel) our votes are being made irrelevant. Many if the Black community have considered Sheriff Scott Israel a friend to our community. As a result many of us are protesting his suspension on grounds of “incompetence.” Or any grounds for that matter. Sheriff Israel says he will challenge his suspension legally and politically. He still intends to run for re-election in 2020.
Black Boys Need Rites of Passage Programs in 2019 Across the Country By Roger Caldwell 2019 is important to African American Men, because the opportunities are boundless and amazing. If you can conceive it, you can achieve it. The only barrier holding Black men back is preparation, knowledge, and education. The challenge for Black men is Black manhood. There are many different definitions of manhood, but to be Black and a man is unique and in a special position in the United States and the world. Black men come in different sizes, shapes, skills set, mindsets, ideas, thoughts, visions, and beliefs. Our diversity is our gift to the globe, and we will be first, not last. The power and fear of the Black man will no longer be curtailed or controlled by racism. Racial bias is being fought in the courts, businesses, sports, and entertainment in America and around the world. When Black men start loving each other and working together, communities will change, and they will take leadership roles in families, America, and the world. There are Black role models in the communities, and the Black media has a responsibility to tell positive and powerful stories of Black men and women who are making a positive difference every day. January is National Mentoring month, and the emphasis for Black men is to bring attention on the necessity for mentors, to help Black boys narrow the
achievement gap in the country. The fundamental problem for Black boys raised in America is that 70% of Black families are run by a single parent, a woman. African Americans make up about 35% of all children raised in the bottom 1% of the income level and distribution. From the very beginning of life, Black males start with a financial disadvantage and one out of every three end up in prison. The system is set up for Black males to fail, and it is extremely difficult to climb from the bottom to the top. “It’s not just being Black, but being male that has been hyper-stereotyped in this negative way, in which we’ve made Black men scary, intimidating, with a propensity toward violence,” said Noelle Hurd, a psychology professor at the University of Virginia. In 2019, there is a call to action for all Black men to be fathers to all Black boys in the communities. “Black boys and young adults who face an opportunity gap but have a mentor are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor. In addition mentee are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking,” says Dr. Brian Agard, My Brother Keeper Lead, and Minority Achievement Office – OCPS. Black men can no longer wait for the system, and the schools to educate Black boys, they must be engaged and involved
Presidents’ Priority dangerous to American citizens By Dr. P. L. Wright Ph.D. During the Presidents’ Partial Government shutdown, it is causing as much danger or possibly more danger to everyone and every industry than the Presidents’ Wall dilemma. He is still refusing to budge even after nearly a month. Maybe he hasn’t evaluated what he is doing to the American citizens and the country due to his decision to shut down a partial Government. The American citizens are facing mortgage arrears that could in some cases cause them to lose their homes or be evicted from their apartments. They are also facing medical dilemmas too. How can the citizens function being without a pay check to pay their bills and take care of their families? Mr. President is putting America at risk in the skies to travel too. His own citizens are seriously in danger to fly anywhere, and so is he. Those persons who guide our airplanes from the airport control towers are working without a pay check too. If they decide to find another job that they can receive their pay check each month, that would cause another danger to our entire country airlines and all the Americans citizens. They are working there to prevent air planes in the skies to help prevent them from crashing into each other
or crashing to the ground. The entire country has been put into danger due to the demands of our country’s’ President. He could also be in danger while in the skies due to the shortage of airlines employees from their specific job positions, like the control towers. It is most dangerous to all the millions of passengers who fly each day in the country everywhere. Many citizens travel to work by plane. Some of them may just be traveling from one place to another to visit with other family members. Mr. President, Do you realize that the financial crisis you have created is costing nearly as much as what you are asking to build the Southern Border Wall? This is not logical, and it is most irrational thinking for a President of any country to demand of its’ citizens to work without a paycheck not knowing when they will be paid for the work, they are doing due to a partial Government shutdown. Mr. President, do you realize what you are doing , or what you have already done to America and its’ citizens? Are you sure you know what your priority decision is causing to the American citizens? May God forgive you. The American citizens do not agree to secure the Southern border Wall by your means. is your priority to build this wall so
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from the very beginning. Dr. Agard’s goal in Orange County Public School (OCPS) system is to recruit 1,000 mentors in 2019, and there are other organizations and fraternities that have after school mentoring program in Orlando and central Florida. The only way Black boys will learn to be Black men is they must be taught by Black men. The ultimate goal for Black boys to become Black men is through months and years of studying the rites of passage. The ultimate goal of the rites of passage is to develop greater leadership roles for the youth and the younger Black boys in the Black communities. By teaching Black boys critical thinking, and understand themselves and the world around them, they determine what it means to be a man and a leader. Through an intensive process of self-reflection, community and global analysis, and understanding their individual beliefs and goals, Black boys will become men. As older young brothers have completed the rites of passage, they will help recruit younger Black boys, and instead of Black boys/ men killing each other they will start working to improve their community, and spread love.
Best and Worst By James A. Haught The immortal novel, A Tale of Two Cities, begins: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way.” (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
The Hypocrisy Surrounding the R. Kelly Debate Raynard Jackson is founder and chairman of Black Americans for a Better Future (BAFBF), a federally registered 527 Super PAC established to get more Blacks involved in the Republican Party. BAFBF focuses on the Black entrepreneur.
By Raynard Jackson, NNPA Newswire Contributor
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THE 2019 SLAVES, WORKING BUT NOT BEING PAID, COME IN ALL COLORS UNDER SLAVEMASTER TRUMP. I think many people who said they could not believe the inhumane treatment written about slavery or the Holocaust are now being educated by dictator TRUMP. If you are a victim of the SHUTDOWN, welcome to your new status as a 2nd class citizen. The people you elected are still getting paid and will tell the waiter tonight how thick they want their steak. Some of you will have to decide what flavor meatless oodies and noodies to eat tonight for supper. Many young people and uninformed adults think the civil rights movement was ancient history. Please take time and read Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1963 letter from a Birmingham Jail and compare it to what TRUMP and the GOP are doing today!!!
It could happen to anybody
Last Friday I arrived early for my outpatient surgery. I don’t like to be late. -There is a park around the corner from Memorial Pembroke Pines Hospital. Pembroke Pines police have a reputation of being aggressive or doing GREAT service to the community (depends on your melanin content?) It is 11ish in the morning for my noon surgery. I am texting and chatting on the phone in my car sitting at the park. Pines officer cruises up asks me what I am doing, and can he see my driver license, registration and proof of insurance. I was just short of incredulous, but definitely PISSED OFF. I told the officer “No sir I am going to decline. There is no “probable cause” for your request. I am not disturbing the peace, it is not 11 at night. I have a Juris Doctorate and know that the lower courts have been supported by the Supreme Court on this doctrine, you may want to review article 4 of constitution… If you want to pursue this, you will be looking for new employment in a few months” He paused considered it and went on his way with a pissy LOOK on his Face!! Don Valentine
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From Black Business.org Cherry Blossom Intimates, a Black-owned boutique in the Washington, D.C. metro area, is the first-ever lingerie and medical custom prosthetics store for breast cancer survivors and women in general. Founded by Jasmine Jones and Dr. Regina Hampton, the store is unique because they carry a thoughtful collection of oncology products, supportive services, and intimate wear that is not typically found under one roof. Jones, a beauty queen and Miss District of Columbia USA 2016, serves as the chief operating officer for Cherry Blossom Intimates. Breast cancer survivors are close to her heart as she herself has lost her grandmother to the disease. “I remember her having to go and shop for prosthetic pieces that didn’t properly fit and only came in one color while store employees stuffed her behind a curtain to try them on,” Jones said in an interview. “It got to the point where after a while, my grandmother just stopped wearing them all together... They didn’t fit or make her feel beautiful.” Learning about her grandmother’s experiences is what led her to do something to help make cancer survivors feel beautiful and “to be able to do it with dignity and comfort.”
Many in the Greater Houston community are relieved to know that Jazmine’s killers have been apprehended and may soon face justice. However, the road to finding these suspects has been a real rollercoaster of high emotions and cloudy details.
Dr. Regina Hampton, a Howard University alumna, with over 10 years in practice, one of the few breast care surgeons in Prince George’s County and one of the founders of Southeast D.C.’s Breast Care for Washington, was the one who came up with the vision. She described her collaboration with Jones in Cherry Blossom Intimates as a “dream come true.” “Women should be able to feel empowered every day by what they have on, from outer garments to lingerie -- and breast cancer survivors are no exception,” Hampton said in an interview. “I mean at our store we have shapewear, push up bras, wireless bras, lace and everything in between.” Aside from those lingerie products, the breast care store also offers chest wall graphs that mimic natural breast for prosthetics as well as nipple coverings in
different skin tones and bra sizes from AA to size Q. The store is made for everybody -from cancer survivors to young girls -- and “will for the first time, allow girlfriends with or without breast cancer to laugh and shop together.” The boutique also plans to provide medical in-house billing for all types of insurance for their products and alternative to those without appropriate coverage. “Being able to help other people is so important and it makes you feel so good,” Hampton said. “I just want to show women that they are all beautiful no matter the package and make them believe it.” For more information about Cherry Blossom Intimates, visit www.cherryblossomintimates.com or follow them on Facebook at @ CherryBlossomIntimatesUSA
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” -Martin Luther King Jr.
WE GOT THIS AD TO LIST THE PROS AND CONS OF QUITTING TOBACCO. WE ONLY NEEDED HALF. PROS: - Save $2000 in 1 year. - Take a vacation. You have an extra $2000. - And add an average of 10 years to your life. - That’s 70 in dog years. - BTW… dogs lower blood pressure. - So does quitting tobacco. - And your risk of heart attack is cut in half after 1 year. - So you can spend more time with family. - Unless your family is the reason you smoke. - In that case, just hang out with the dog. - Dogs don’t judge. - They do smell bad sometimes. - But you won’t if you quit smoking. - Neither will your car. - Nor your clothes. - Nor your hair. - Even your nails will be healthier. - No one likes yellow nails. - Unless you’re a vampire. - Then it’s kinda cool, otherwise..not so much. - But overall, you’ll just look better. - And stop aging prematurely. - Which means more swipe rights. - And less ashtray breath. - Which means more second dates. - If you’re a parent, your kids will be less likely to smoke if you quit. - But if they do, you’ll be more likely to catch them. - Cuz your lung function will improve by 30% in 3 months. - And if you’re trying to have kids, it can help prevent low sperm count. - So you can have the darling rugrats. - Quitting will also decrease your risk of diabetes. - And your risk of dying in a fire. - Because of the whole falling asleep while smoking thing. - It happens, trust us. - These are only a few of the pros. - We’ll use both sides next time.
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By Jeffrey L. Boney, Associate Editor via Houston Forward Times Since December 30th of last year, the Greater Houston community has been in a frenzy due to the fact that no one had been apprehended for the tragic drive-by shooting death of 7-yearold Jazmine Barnes, who was shot in the head as she and her three sisters sat in their mother’s car while going to the store. Now, many in the community are relieved to know that Jazmine’s killers have been apprehended and may soon face justice. However, the road to finding these suspects has been a real rollercoaster of high emotions and cloudy details. Most of the frenzy came with the reports that the alleged shooter was a White male driving a red pickup truck. That information turned out not to be true. Before the suspects were arrested, police had released a sketch of the suspect based on the description provided by Jazmine’s mother, LaPorsha Washington, and her three sisters. The description they gave identified the shooter as a White man in his 40s, driving away in a red pickup truck. However, we now know that Jazmine’s shooter was not a White man, but was actually a Black man, who was joined by another Black man as his accomplice. Two suspects – Eric Black Jr. and Larry Woodruffe – have been identified as the individuals responsible for Jazmine’s murder. As part of their investigation, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office states they received an anonymous tip from New York-based writer and activist, Shaun King, after someone reached out to him with information stating that Black and another person, identified in court as “L.W.,” shot at Jazmine’s family’s vehicle after mistaking (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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www.thewestsidegazette.com Deeply Rooted Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) Re-Introduces Legislation to Promote Diversity and Inclusion at Federal Reserve Senator Harris originally introduced the Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act during the 115th Congress. By NNPA WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris re-introduced the Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act, legislation to ensure that at least one minority and one female candidate are interviewed for each vacancy for the presidency of a reserve bank at each of the twelve reserve banks in the Fed (San Francisco, Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Dallas). Of the more than 130 individuals who have served as presidents of the twelve reserve banks, only 3 have been nonwhite. In 2017, Raphael Bostic became the first African American reserve bank president when he became president of the Atlanta Fed. Additionally, there have been only seven women to ever serve as a reserve bank president. “Bringing greater diversity to the Federal Reserve will ensure that more perspectives are heard as major decisions
are being made about our nation’s economic future and will produce better outcomes for the American people,” said Senator Harris. “We must do more to ensure that this country’s leadership reflects the people they serve—not just at the Federal Reserve, but across all levels of government.” In addition to ensuring diverse candidates are interviewed for the position of president, the bill would also require that reserve banks submit a (Read full story at:
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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN HITS AFRICAN AMERICANS THE HARDEST from Front Page constituents while this shutdown is set to become the longest in the nation’s history,” said Brown, who joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.); Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), on a media conference call on Friday, Jan. 11. The CBC members said they were calling for an end to the shutdown so that workers can again begin to collect their paychecks and critical government services can resume. During the call, the members discussed the debilitating effects of the ongoing government shutdown as thousands of federal employees are unable to collect their paychecks. They also denounced President Donald Trump’s threat to declare a state of emergency if Congress refuses to fund a border wall – one in which the president claimed during his campaign that Mexico would pay for. “This shutdown and the whole issue of the wall is a fake crisis,” Bass said. “At the end of the day, even if he had all the money, it would still take eminent domain to build his wall. That process will take years. This is further evidence that this is a fake crisis and, in my opinion, just an attempt
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to change our attention away from the numerous impending investigations,” she said. Thompson, the chair of the Homeland Security Committee, said the shutdown is taking its toll on workers and government operations. “It is a challenge for us in Homeland Security. We have 80 percent of the workforce not being paid. That goes from TSA employees in airports, to the Coast Guard, to the Secret Service, to Custom Border Protection individuals, and all of those individuals who have sworn to keep us safe, are not being paid,” Thompson said. “That’s not fair and we are compromising our national security strategy by reducing the morale of the employees.” On Saturday, Jan. 12, the shutdown entered its 22nd day, a record. NBC News and other outlets estimate that 800,000 federal employees are furloughed or working without pay because Trump and Congress cannot reach a deal to reopen the government. They are at an impasse over $5.7 billion for construction of a wall along the southern border. The number of furloughed employees does not include federal contractors, according to a report by NBC News. It’s unclear how many contract or grant employees are affected by the shutdown — or even how many there
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in an even murkier economic position. Further, communities of color are probably the hardest hit by the shutdown, said Lee, who co-chairs the Steering and Policy Committee and serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. Black people comprise
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“Say It Loud,” African American Social History From The John Silverstein Collection to be Offered on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday by Heritage Auctions Collection presents 200 years of trials and triumphs of black life in America DALLAS, TEXAS (January 7, 2018) Heritage Auctions will present its first sale dedicated exclusively to African Americana on Jan. 15: “Say It Loud”, The John Silverstein Collection of African American Social History. The auction includes a thoughtful and carefully curated selection of items that tell the sweeping story of the trials and triumphs of black life in America. The Silverstein Collection “is the most comprehensive and voluminous collection of photographs and related materials of its kind ever to be offered for sale at public auction in North America,” writes Cheryl Finley, an Associate Professor Art History at Cornell University. “It is distinguished by its historical breadth, spanning the 19th century daguerreotype to the early 21st century digital prints, and its attention to black life in America through the lens of social political activism, especially of the 1960s and 1970s.” The collection as a whole provides a panoramic overview of the black experience, ranging from slavery, emancipation and reconstruction, to the decades-long struggle for equal rights, to the aspirations and achievements and of African Americans in politics, the military, the arts, literature, film, sports and much more. A lifelong collector, Silverstein formed the collection over a ten-year period. His pursuit of the artifacts and objects being offered for sale combined his deep interest in history with his belief that social justice is the most relevant theme of our historic moment. “The result,” says Finley, “is a treasure trove ripe with rare and iconic photographs, albums, posters, books and documents that tell the story of why African American social and cultural history is so vital, especially today.” As nationally prominent collector, dealer and appraiser, Wyatt Houston Day has written: “The Social History of the African American
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diaspora is rich, nuanced and complex. In its deepest and enduring roots, it is a chronicle of suffering and loss; one of righteous anger, defiance and a continuing struggle for justice. It is also a story of hope, aspiration and compassion.” The collection weaves a story told in equal detail by the instantly recognizable faces of Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Muhammad Ali, as it is by the unknown and unnamed personages who posed in photographers’ studios in their desire to have their everyday lives documented. The sale includes over 380 lots, many are rare or of unusual scarcity, and many appearing at auction for the first time. Of note among the 19th century photographs is an unprecedented appearance at auction of a group of four small-format photographs, known as cartes de visite (CDV), portraying the great orator and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. Particularly significant among these is the photo of Douglass taken by the Cincinnati-based African American photographer, James Pressley Ball, one of only a small handful of black photographers active anywhere in 19th century America. Another 19th century stand-out is a CDV of the brutally scarred back of Private Gordon, an illustration of which was published in a July 1863 article about Gordon in Harper’s Weekly, the most widely read journal during the Civil War. The image of Gordon’s mutilated back provided Northerners with evidence of the brutal treatment of slaves and inspired many free blacks to enlist in the Union Army. A highlight of the 20th century photographic section of the sale is the lifetime James Vanderzee portfolio of 18 signed and editioned photos published in 1974. Included in this group is Vanderzee’s most famous
photo, “Couple In Raccoon Coats”. An important photograph also on the auction block is a large-format example of Ernest Withers’ best-know image, “I Am A Man”, depicting the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike of 1968. Martin Luther King, Jr. was in Memphis at the time of his assassination in support of the striking workers. A major component of the collection is on the Civil Rights and Social Protest movements of the 1960s and 70s. Included in the sale is a massive accumulation of over 450 press photographs, divided up into several lots, covering the major Civil Rights, School Integration, Race Riots, and other Black Activist events of the era. Perhaps the most familiar civil rights era photo, captured at the time by Associated Press photographer Bill Hudson, is of the German shepherd dog attacking teen-aged Walter Gadsen in Birmingham, Alabama on May 3, 1963. The publication of this photo the next day on the front page of the New York Times stirred national outrage and did much to sway public opinion on the Civil Rights movement. Of tragic prominence among the many other well-documented images in this press-photo archive is a select group of four photographs, taken by Joseph Louw, of the moments leading up to and after the assassin’s bullet hit Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 3, 1968 as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 95 EXPRESS ROUTE 107 BROWARD COUNTY, FL – The Broward County Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Broward County Governmental Center, Room 422, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, to receive public input on the proposed elimination of the Broward County Transit Division’s 95 Express Route 107 between Pembroke Pines and Hollywood to the Miami Civic Center and downtown Miami, due to ridership levels below performance standards agreed-upon between the Florida Department of Transportation (funding partner) and Broward County. If no revisions are made, this route elimination will become final. Alternative transportation options: Alternative transportation options are available for riders traveling between Pembroke Pines and downtown Miami. These options include utilizing: • Route 108 via the North Perry Airport Park and Ride in Pembroke Pines • Tri-Rail via either the Hollywood Hills Plaza Park and Ride or Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station • Either of the Miami Dade Transit 95 Express routes that serve the Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station, or • Registering with SFCS (www.1800234ride.com) for their carpool or vanpool programs Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons with disabilities who require assistance should notify BCT at (954) 357-8481 or phone the TTD line at (954) 357-8302 at least two (2) business days in advance of the meeting. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, send your written comments to: Broward County Transit, Customer Relations and Communications 1 North University Drive, Suite 2401B Plantation, FL 33324
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Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 2211 N.W. 7th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33061 Church: (954) 583-9368 Email: bethelmbchurchfl@att.net
Reverend Jimmy L. English PASTOR
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday Worship ............................................................. 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School ........................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday (Prayer Service & Bible Study) ............................... 7:30 a.m. Saturday (Women Bible Study) ............................................................ 8 a.m. "Baptized Believers working together to do the will of God"
Deeply Rooted 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
New Mount Olive Baptist Church 400 N.W. 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale 33311 (954) 463-5126 ● Fax: (954) 525-9454 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor
WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY
Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Noonday Service .................................. 12:00-12:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ............................................ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................... 7:00 p.m. Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship. Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!
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)
Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div E-MAIL:stanley.melek@flumc.org
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Mount Calvary Baptist Church 800 N.W. 8th Avenue Pompano Beach, Floirda 33060 Church Telephone: (954) 943-2422 Church Fax: (954) 943-2186 -- E-mail Address: Mitcalvarypompano@bellsouth.net
Williams Memorial CME “PRAYER IS THE ANSWER” 644-646 NW 13th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 (954) 462-5711(Ministry Office Line) (954) 462-8222(Pastor’s Direct Line) Email: wm_cme@bellsouth.net (Church} pastorCal50@yahoo.com (Pastor)
Rev. Cal Hopkins. M.Div) Senior Pastor/Teacher
The WITNESS of “The WILL” Sunday Worship Experiences ................................................................ 7:45 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ................................................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Night Triumph {Prayer, Praise and Power} Prayer Meeting ................................................................................................................ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study ........................................................................................................................ 7:30 p.m. We STRIVE to PROVIDE Ministries that matter TODAY to Whole Body of Christ, not only the Believers, but also for those stranded on the “Jericho Road”! “Celebrating over 85 Years of FAITH and FAVOR! Come to the WILL ... We’ll show You the WAY: Jesus the Christ!”
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES New Member Orientation (SUNDAY) ...................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Services ......................................................................................... 11:00 a.m Prayer Meeting (WEDNESDAY) ................................................................ 6:00 a.m. Bible Study7 ................................................................................................ 7:00 p.m.
"Doing God's Business God's Way, With a Spirit of Excellence"
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
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES Worship Service ..................................................................... 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. Fifth Sunday ONLY .................................................................................... 10 a.m. Church School ........................................................................................ 9:15 a.m. BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday ....................................................................... 10 a.m. Gems & Jewels Ministry Senior Wednesday Wednesday (Bible Study) .................................................... 12 Noon & 7 - 8 p.m. Daily Prayer Line ...................................................................................... 6 a.m. (712)432-1500 Access Code296233#
Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church
2251 N.W. 22nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 2551 P.O. BOX 122256, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (954) 733-3285 * Fax: (954) 733-9231 Email: mountnebobaptist@bellsouth.net
Rev. Danny L. McKenzie, Sr. Senior Pastor WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY
Sunday .............................................................................. 7:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School .................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Night Bible Study .............................................................. 7:00 p.m. Fifth Sunday ..................................................................................... 10:00 a.m.
"Reaching Our World One Person At A Time"
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1161 NW 29th Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33311 (954) 581-0455 ● Fax: (954) 581-4350 www.mtzionmissionarybapt.com
Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday Worship Service .............................................................................. 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................................................... 10:00 a.m. Communion Service (1st Sunday) ......................................................................... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ........................................................................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................................................... 7:00 p.m. Saturday (2nd & 4th) Christian Growth & Orientation .................................. 8:30 a.m. But be doers of the Word - James 1:22 nkjv - “A Safe Haven, and you can get to Heaven from here”
James C. Boyd Funeral Home BYARD Funeral services for the late Linda Byard - 70 were held January 12 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Bishop L.L. Ward officiating. EGGELLETION Funeral services for the late Andrew Michael Eggeletion - 61 were held January 3 at Mount Hermon AME Church with Dr. Adrienne Tia Paul officiating. officiating. Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Chattahoochee, Fl. MOORE Funeral services for the late Roderick L. “Heavy” Moore - 36 were held January 12 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Dr. Rev. Simon Osunlana officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central) ROBINSON Funeral services for the late Eric Maurice Robinson – 51 were heled January 12 at Community Church of God with Mr. Rodney K. wright officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Harris Chapel United Methodist Church
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.
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McWhite's Funeral Home DUNBAR Funeral services for the late Ira Dunbar - 65 were held January 12 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. ERVIN Funeral services for the late Shirley Ann Ervin – 58 were held January 12 at Brown’s Temple with Pastor Carolyn Ellis officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. JENKINS Funeral services for the late Anthony Bernard Jenkins 65 were held January 12 at MEC Ministries with Pastor Marvin A. Jackson officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
WATTS Funeral services for the late Emmanuel Jerome Watts – 45 were held January 12 at Holy Temple Restoration Ministries with Dr. M.D. Johnson officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. WEST Funeral services for the late Celeste West – 90 were held January 12 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Moncrief officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home HILL Funeral services for the late Ruthie Mae Hill - 93 were held January 12 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Chapel with Rev. Delores Staten officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. DUPREE Funeral services for the late Mother Dorothy Lee Dupree - 94 were held January 12 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy English officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. HAYNES Funeral services for the late Jermaine Haynes - 36 were held January 12 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Dr. James B. Darling, Jr. officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens – Central.
Melzee Jerome Odomes, Sr., affectionately known as “Big Rick” went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 21, 2018. He was surrounded by his wife and youngest son. Melzee was born to the union of KC. and Cora Lee Odomes in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was educated in the Broward County School District. He was a graduate of Dillard High School. He furthered his education at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina where he met Rosa Marie Jackson, his soulmate. They were married and two sons were born to this union, Melzee Jerome, Jr and William Anthony. They resided in Raleigh, North Carolina for over forty years. Melzee was a brother, a friend and a father to countless people. His loving and kind spirit shared wisdom and guidance to so many, he will never be forgotten. Melzee loved football and played at Shaw University. He was an avid Pittsburg Steeler fan. He will forever be cherished by his wife, Rosa Marie Odomes of the home; sons, Melzee Odomes, Jr. of Michigan and William Anthony of the home; sisters, Ruth Miller of Warrenton, NC; Carolyn Mason (Russell), Evangeline Odomes, Katherine Odomes and Angela Cabalaro (Ray) of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Delissa Bias (Metos) of Lauder Hill, FL; brothers, Freddie Odomes (Sonya) of Alabama, Derrick of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Alvin Odomes (Joyce) of Lauder Hill, FL; uncle, Robert Lee Mackey; sisters-in- law, Doris Brown of Lugoff, SC, Alberta Jackson Freeman of Wake Forest, NC; mother-in-law, Ethel Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.
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American Academy of Ophthalmology and National Medical Fellowships Announce Recipients of New Scholarship Both Ja’Qulane Scales and Joshua Chazaro are pursuing a medical education, not only to pave the way for minority students interested in becoming ophthalmologists, but also to provide better care to patients in underserved communities.
SAN FRANCISCO – The American Academy of Ophthalmology and National Medical Fellowships today announced the recipients of a new scholarship that supports the mission of both organizations to provide more opportunities to underrepresented minority students
pursuing medical careers. The inaugural National Medical Fellowships Scholarship in Ophthalmology is awarded to Ja’Qulane Scales of Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC, and Joshua Chazaro of Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill. Both are second-year medical students
On December 7, 2018, The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Chapter at Pompano Beach Middle School had a fun filled aviation experience at the Good Year Blimp Base in Pompano Beach, FL. The 5000 Role Model of Excellence (RME) is a mentoring program for boys that was created in Miami Dade over 25 years ago by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson. Currently, the program is being used in multiple school districts around the country. This is the second year of its implementation in Broward County Public Schools. “Engagement and Exposure result in Prevention which is our main focus for our young men!” said Mr. Antonio Burgess, coordinator of The 5000 Role Models of Excellence program in Broward. Goodyear has operated a Blimp base in Pompano Beach, Florida, since 1979. The student’s experience included a tour of the three sections of the Good Year Blimp. The sections are the envelope, the gondola, and movement and steering. Students were given the opportunity to learn about the functions of the three sections and provided with an overview of services. They learned for example that the Pompano Beach Blimp Base, one of three bases, is located at the Pompano Beach Airport and features a separate office building that serves the pilots, base administrator and public relations specialist. The staff shared recent data that minorities make up only 2.7% of the aviation industry to illustrate the potential professional opportunity a career in aviation could provide. “The role models really enjoyed the trip and plan to return for part two.” said 5000 RME site director Gregory Mitchell. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence is a participating in the Academy’s Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program, which was designed to attract underrepresented minorities to a career in ophthalmology and help prepare them to be competitive residency applicants. National Medical Fellowships provides scholarships and support for underrepresented minority students in medicine and the health professions. Since 1946, the organization has awarded more than 30,000
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scholarships totaling $40 million. In 2018, the organization generously offered to provide two $5,000 scholarships to students participating in the Academy’s v. Recipients are selected based on leadership qualities demonstrated through their research, academic performance and extracurricular activities. Funding for the scholarships are provided through a grant from Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation.
Both Scales and Chazaro are pursuing a medical education, not only to pave the way for minority students interested in becoming ophthalmologists, but also to provide better care to patients in underserved communities. There is a critical need to diversify the medical workforce. African Americans make up 12.8 percent of the general population, but only 2 percent of (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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mentoring program operating at the elementary, middle and high school levels through the Broward County Public Schools’ Department of Equity and Diversity which is led by Mr. David Watkins, director. “Our goal is to prepare boys to be college and career ready by providing adult role models that connect young men to resources, access, and opportunities. Our programming and services contribute to a reduction in suspensions, truancy, and negative behaviors, which improves academics. This visit to the Goodyear Blimp Base is an example of how we strive to expose our boys to experiences and opportunities that will positively impact their lives” said Mr. Watkins. For more information about 5000 Role Models of Excellence, please contact Mr. Antonio Burgess, Coordinator at (754) 322-1655 or Antonio.burgess@ browardschools.com.
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City of Dania Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations Let’s start 2019 with some great events in the beautiful City of Dania Beach. Join us on Monday, Jan. 21 for the Dr. Martin Luther King parade starting at CW Thomas Park at 9 a.m.; there will be a breakfast at 7 a.m. at CW Thomas Park. Join the Dania Beach community along with city leaders, civic organizations and churches, as we celebrate the birthday and pay homage to the great Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The community will walk with pride from CW Thomas Park to
Federal Highway and back. The MLK Renaissance Corporation is hosting the following weekend events: Saturday, Jan. 19, Unity Black Tie Gala will start at 6 p.m. at the IT Parker Community Center. For tickets, table or a booth space, call Ivie Cure (954) 558-7225 or Former Mayor Bobbie Grace at (954) 396-0941. The parade starts at 9 a.m. followed by a church service at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church, followed by a “Peace in the Park Celebration” at noon in the park.
Saturday, Jan. 26, the 13th Annual Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show will bring thousands of visitors to Frost Park to view over 480 vintage motorcycles from all over the world. It’s a great event and if you haven’t been there, I urge you to check it out. For more information go to Daniabeachvintagebikeshow.com We hope you enjoy the January activities! For park activities, please visit daniabeachfl.gov/activities, and for sports, please go to daniabeachfl.gov/ sports
National Park Service Now Owns the Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. was Born from Front Page grandparents, growing up in a predominantly African American neighborhood called Sweet Auburn that was an economically diverse cluster of businesses, churches and homes. For decades, Dr. King’s childhood home at 501 Auburn Avenue has helped showcase that part of the civil rights leader’s legacy, linking his feats later in life to his beginnings, when he was a young boy nicknamed “M.L.” Over the years, concerns emerged about the maintenance of the home, which was owned by the nonprofit Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Now the home has a new owner, the National Park Service, which hopes to repair and preserve the birthplace of Dr. King. The National Park Foundation, the charity arm of the park service, bought the home from the King Center for $1.9 million. Money for the purchase came from private gifts by anonymous donors, and the home was turned over to the National Park Service on Nov. 27, Will Shafroth, the foundation president, said on Friday. News of the sale surfaced this week. “We didn’t get to renovate it at the level that it should have been and preserve it at the level it should have been,” Bernice A. King, Dr. King’s daughter and chief executive of the King Center, said. “I think the time was ripe to do this, and it gives us an opportunity to transfer this to an entity that does an extremely good job at preserving and telling the stories of our history in America.” The park service has been running tours of
the home since 1984, after Congress made it part of a larger national historic site that includes the King Center complex, which is also where Dr. King is buried “This is a big deal, one of the most important acquisitions,” Shafroth said. He said the park service plans to “improve and enhance” the home, which in 2017 had 584,435 visitors. Details of the improvements, which will include repairs not visible to visitors, such as the heating, are still being determined. Shafroth said repairs would cost in the millions of dollars but could not provide a specific figure. “There’s a lot of wear and tear,” Mr. Shafroth said. Dr. King’s mother was the daughter of the pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, which was three blocks away, and where Dr. King and his father would later preach. Ms. King said being steeped in the church and growing up in a loving environment that fostered inquisitiveness helped spur her father’s spiritual growth. As a boy, Dr. King had formative experiences with segregated America. In his autobiography, he recounted having a white playmate whose father owned a store across the street from his home. The playmate would come over to his house almost every day, but they went to separate schools. “The climax came when he told me one day that his father had demanded that he would play with me no more,” Dr. King wrote. “I never will forget what a great shock this was to me. I immediately asked my parents about the motive
Dexter Scott King, second from the (l), Martin Luther King III, second from the right, and Bernice King, right, are joined by their families at their parents’ crypt in Atlanta. (CreditAlyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, via Associated Press) behind such a statement.” In 1941, Dr. King and his family moved three blocks from their Auburn Avenue home. Ms. King said that buildings in the area, including the original home, were slated for demolition around 1966. But Dr. King’s wife, Coretta Scott King, successfully lobbied against their destruction. “Her vision, ultimately, was to ensure that this legacy is perpetuated through generations,” Ms. King said of her mother, who founded the King Center. The home where Dr. King was born was deeded to the King Center by his parents in the 1970s, Ms. King said. In 1980, Congress established the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, which included the home. In January, the federal government re-designated the historic site the Martin
Luther King Jr. Historical Park. Ms. King said negotiations about the sale began last year. Months of complicated discussions ensued. She said some members of the King Center’s board were reluctant to approve the sale. “When you have a personal connection to something, it’s not easy to want to release it,” she said. “I think people just had to work through those sentimental feelings to get to a place where they were comfortable with seeing it change owners.” Mr. Shafroth said the purchase price accounts both for the value of the property and for its historic significance. “This is a fairly priceless part of our nation’s history,” he said. Alain Delaquérière contributed research.
A M E S S A GE F ROM OU R PU BL IS H E R fro m the F ro nt Pa g e Just as it was in 1967 so it is today! Only the numbers have increased and the ethical and biological makeup of those who are forced to eat from the crime of neglect and selective annihilation has been augmented with the crying voices of more babies and immigrants seeking a better life. One could only hope that on the 90th birthday of Dr. King, things would have changed. Living in America in this present time and having lived here for over 60 years, I can unequivocally say that there is more than two Americas. I don’t say this with pride or arrogance; I say it to jar the minds of those of us who can make a difference but don’t. There are myriad excuses that we allow to disable, paralyze, immobilize, make us lame, and just plain ole’ cripple us into not getting into the battles or confrontations to freedom and equality. We have become too comfortable, too assimilated, and too damn scared. Too dependent on leaders who suffer from selective amnesia that have given them an illusion of grandeur. This view and stigma is transgendered, homophobic, White, Black, Brown, boy, girl, woman and man. It’s Jew, Gentile, Protestant and Catholic- it’s all of us. A nation who caves into the vitriolic destitution of depraved and sick minded leaders guided by the thought
of supremacy, privilege and entitlement is a homeland of the same. We’ve come too far to be bogged down with the same ill-gotten gains: weighted burdens of rape, robbery, betrayal and stolen identity. We can move from under those weights when we begin to help one another, not looking for nor seeking some form of payment in return including indentured servitude masked by forced free labor based upon the melanin in one’s skin. Yes, it is difficult to believe that peace and equality can be achieved when we see our government on the brink of collapsing, while the poor seem to be fading to black (disappearing) and the middle class is its replacement. Is there an auxiliary for the replacement of leaders who are opposed to the ideals of a political party in “power”? Education, the great equalizer to fairness and success, has and still is addressed under the auspices of “with all deliberate speed,” in Brown vs Board of Education, Topeka, Kansas. We ain’t got it yet. Even when we have people who look like us the process moves slower than syrup in an icehouse, and if it appears that they are creating any type of movement to create an equal field of play- ‘they’ come after them. The Other America, can only be eliminated when fear is replaced with a soul based
on the like fear of man. In many cases that fear comes as a “Knock at Midnight”, or through “A Letter From a Birmingham Jail”, it might disguise itself as “The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life”. In all of its camouflage it poses the question “Where do we go from Here”. There are many questions that may originate from “I have A Dream”, and we may not find the answers right here on earth yet, “The Drum Instinct” inevitably, if used correctly, will lead us directly to our answer when we can stand up and say without any fear, “I’ve Been to The Mountain Top!” In the words of this Mahaila Jackson song ‘How I got over’, How I got over, You know my soul looks back and wonders, How I got over. Soon as I can see Jesus, the Man that died for me, the Man that bled and suffered Hung on Calvary, I’m gonna thank him for how he brought me. I’m gonna thank God For how he taught me. Yes, thank my God for how he kept me. I’m gonna thank him ‘cause He never left me. I’m gonna thank God for ol’ time religion. I’m gonna thank Him for giving me a vision. I’m gon’ join the Heavenly choir And I’m a-sing and never get tired. I’m gonna sing somewhere ‘round God’s alter And I’m a-shout all my troubles over! Lord, we got to thank you, thank you for being so good to me…
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