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Have you seen Mikayla Wilson?
If you want to get to a better day, you got to make it through the dark of the night
Dear Levi Henry of the Westside Gazette My name is Earnestine W. McGowan, and I’m writing you because I don’t know what else I can do. My granddaughter, Mikayla Wilson, has been missing since October 7-8, (last year) this year. She ran away before, but she always came back home. Lauderhill police brought her home at least twice. I’m really worried about her. I want my granddaughter to be home with her family where she belongs. I don’t know if you do missing children in your paper. But please let me know. My number is (954) 607-8754, and I live at St. Joseph residence, 3475 N.W. 30 St., Apt 318. My daughter does not know I’m writing this, but what else can I do? I’m really worried about my granddaughter. I pray every day that she will come home. I’m so sick with worry about her, and she has not called anyone to say that she is ok.
Mikayla By Nichole Richards Black youth waywardness typically conjures images of young Black males, ages 14 to 17, seduced by the streets’ empty promises of power and respect, yielding guns like swords, and trading stocks and bonds in the form of pills and powder. This image dominates American fears and singlehandedly structures policies and laws, from education to criminal justice. In response,
conversations and programs persist to understand why Black male youth are drawn to chaotic street culture, aiming to transform the inner dialogue, convincing them authority and acceptance can be found there. Despite good intentions, these conversations follow the same historic pattern of positioning the Black male in the center of Black issues, ignoring the unique experiences of Black female juvenile delinquency and rebellion. If March’s #MissingDCGirls campaign taught us anything it was that there are also ebony girls lured by the uncertainty of the streets disguised as freedom and love, who leave their homes in search of something more only to be victimized in soul shattering ways men will never understand. What about their inner dialogue? What persuades a young girl to willingly place herself in such a terrifying state of vulnerability? Everyday Black girls are making the same decisions as their male counterparts to leave
their homes, for whatever reason, and seek what they think will be freedom of choice and self. The response by the media and the police remain the same: silence and inactivity. And in the meantime, our girls are floating further away, some disappearing into drugs or sex trafficking, never to be seen again, and others feeling too battered by the streets, too ashamed to return home, although they are sorely missed. Earnestine McGowan’s letter to The Westside Gazette is one of many examples of the gaping hole left in families when teens leave. Mikayla Wilson, 17, has been missing since October 2016, appearing every now and then, only to go further underground when spotted. Her third time running away, Mikayla had only been home for a couple months before leaving again. A former Piper High School student, she has a history of delinquency and low academic performance. “It started when she as in ninth grade,” said Mikayla’s mother, Kimberly Wilson, “She started skipping school. I put her in an alternative school, then
New Orleans begins removing racist confederate monuments By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Against a backdrop of death threats and under the cover of night, officials in New Orleans have begun to dismantle Confederate monuments honoring racists of the Civil War and Jim Crow eras of United States history. Workers removing the first of four monuments wore bulletproof vests, helmets and hid their faces. By 5:45 a.m. on April 24, the monument was gone. Three more monuments are set to disappear, but the city is not announcing publicly which statues will be next and what date the removals will take place. “The removal of these statues sends a clear and unequivocal message to the people of New Orleans and the nation: New Orleans celebrates our diver-sity, inclusion and tolerance,” said New Orleans Mayor Mitch
Inscription on “Battle of Liberty Place” monument, 1936, as photographed by Dorothea Lange. (Farm Security Administration/Wikimedia Commons) Landrieu in a statement on April 24. At a press conference the morning after the first monument, the Battle of Liberty Place Memorial, was removed, the Mayor stated that the other monuments would be removed, “sooner rather than later.” The two cases, Wells Fargo & Co. v. City of Miami and Bank of America Corp v. City of Miami, both involve allegations that the banks targeted commu-
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nities of color within the City with predatory subprime loans during the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis and that the concentrated foreclosure activity that resulted diminished the City’s tax base and increased demand on public services such as code enforcement and police and fire services. The Court consolidated the two cases for brief-ing and argument. (Cont'd on Page 3)
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“And God called the light Day and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.” Genesis 1:5 KJV By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
Mikayla she started to show up only twice a week.” Mikayla would sneak out at night while her family slept to hang out with boys and smoke marijuana. Once, she was caught driving on the wrong side of the road and brought home by the police.
Why is it that bad things are associated with the darkness and nighttime? Crime, ugliness and filth seem to breed in the dark of the night. The movements of creepy, crawly things are amplified in the darkness; things really do go “bump in the night.” What makes pain and sorrow during the night so enlarged? No matter the level of discomfort, the agonies (of evil spirits) seem to be greater when they torment you in the still of the night. Cold and its intensity cling to you better than icicles on a polar bear chasing seals in Antarctica in the darkness. (Cont'd on Page 5)
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NNPANewswire Exclusive: Bill Cosby finally breaks his silence By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Bill Cosby is blind. It’s been more than two years since the embattled, television and film legend, who was once known as “America’s Dad,” has spoken out publicly. During a recent interview with the NNPA Newswire, Cosby revealed that he’s lost his sight. Waking one morning about two years ago, he nervously called out to Camille, his wife. “I can’t see,” he said. Doctors later confirmed the worst: that there was nothing that could be done to repair his vision. “When he would perform, we’d draw a wide straight yellow line from backstage to the chair on the stage and he’d rehearse the walk, hours before the show,” said Andrew Wyatt
of the Purpose PR firm, a public relations agency in Birmingham, Ala. Wyatt has worked with Cosby for years. Wyatt said that his star client has decided that it’s time to talk. Together, Wyatt and Cosby said they grew comfortable that the NNPA Newswire would be more interested in “facts over sensationalism.” Cosby has shunned most media inquiries, since allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced in late 2014; some of those accusations dated back almost 50 years. In 2015, According to CNN, Cosby was charged with three counts of felony aggravated assault in a case involving Andrea Constand, a former Temple University employee. (Cont'd on Page 3)
U.S. Supreme Court reaffirms standing of cities to sue under the Fair Housing Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently (May 1, 2017), the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision recognizing that the City of Miami, Florida may sue major banks for violating the Fair Housing Act through discriminatory mortgage lending practices that caused significant economic harm to the City. The court’s decision, authored by Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, stated that such jurisdictions must allege that the banks’ practices were the proximate cause of its injuries. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
(Lawyers’ Committee) applauds the decision which was consistent with and reinforced more than four decades of precedent recognizing that Congress intended for a broad array of plaintiffs, including cities, states, fair housing and civil rights organizations, and affordable housing developers to sue under the Fair Housing Act. “Our nation is still wrestling with the collateral consequences of the foreclosure crisis. Today’s Supreme Court decision reinforces the critical role that states and cities must play in holding banks and other actors accountable for actions that continue to harm communities, particularly minority communities that have borne the brunt of the crisis,” said Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee. “The Court’s decision wisely ensures
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that a broad range of stakeholders that are harmed by housing discrimination will continue to have access to the courts.” While the ruling is to be applauded, the Court’s imposition of a new requirement that Fair Housing Act plaintiffs allege that defendants proximately caused their injuries is a small step backward. Going forward, the Lawyers’ Committee and other groups committed to enforcement of the Fair Housing Act will work to ensure that this proximate causation requirement does not impair or restrict access to the courts for victims of housing discrimination. (Cont'd on Page 3) MEMBER: National Newspaper Publishers Association ( NNPA), and Southeastern African-American Publishers Association (SAAPA) Florida Association of Black Owned Media (FABOM)
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NAACP Florida State Conference Demands Bethune Cookman University Deny Betsy DeVos to speak and should not receive an Honorary Degree from historic university
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. “The NAACP Florida State Conference is calling on U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy
DeVos to decline the commencement speaking invitation from Bethune Cookman University based on her horrible public education record impacting Blacks and minorities in Florida and around the country. In terms of higher education, Secretary DeVos is responsible for monitoring agreements by states with her Office of Civil Rights (OCR) to disestablish dual public higher education systems. OCR has such an agreement with the State of Pennsylvania. Cheyney State, the oldest Black university in the country, is nevertheless going down the tubes fast under the Secretary’s watch.
Where is the passion that she has for further privatization of public schools when it comes to enforcement of race-based civil rights for public HBCUs like Cheyney State? Indeed, while she has spoken about her concern for protecting students from disability discrimination, where is her passion, or even concern, for fighting racial disBy Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille, have given untold millions of dollars to colleges and universities over the years, and promoting education for African Americans has been a hall-
crimination? We believe the leadership of Bethune Cookman University should not bestow an honorary degree to Secretary DeVos based on her post-secondary education record. What makes the Bethune Cookman University approach unusual, is their plan to honor a person who has been on the job less than one hun-
dred days and has no record of advancing educational equity for all students. The role of the U.S. Department of Education is to prohibit discrimination ensuring equal access to public education and the new Secretary of Education should pledge to drastically increase funding for all historically Black colleges and universities. This has not
happened to-date. If Secretary DeVos ultimately speaks at commencement and receives an honorary degree, this would be a slap in the face to minorities, women and all communities of color,” says Adora Obi Nweze, President of NAACP Florida State Conference and member of the National Board of Directors.
NNPA Newswire Exclusive: Cosby remains strong supporter of education mark of the comedian’s legendary career. In an exclusive interview with the Black Press, Cosby shared why education has remained an important part of his life’s mission. When he entered Temple University as a freshman, Cosby’s low SAT scores placed him in remedial English, he said. “In this beginning of my new life, it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. After reading the books assigned to me, I noticed that what was missing were my experiences and I felt in my heart and mind that I needed to put to paper my personal experiences,” Cosby said. “Hence, my first piece from the assignment, ‘Write About the First Time You Ever Did Something.’” Cosby said that his family ate in the kitchen and he kept his books and pencils in his mother’s dining room. A pencil sharpener hung on the wall. “[The pencil sharpener] was allowed to be drilled into the wall in my mother’s $5,000 house, because I was in college,” said Cosby. Cosby said that when he sat down at his mother’s dining room table, he rejected the subject of all of his other firsts— first touchdown, first kiss, first whipping—and he began to write about the first time that he pulled his own tooth. Cosby said that, at school one day, a professor entered the classroom, where Whites made up 97 percent of the class, and announced, “I want you all to hear this, because this is the kind of thing I am looking for.” Cosby sat there, he said, as the professor began to read his paper about the first time that he pulled his own tooth to the rest of the class. “I got an A-plus,” he said. “So, with that success, I remember feeling like I was doing something that I enjoyed, something I saw, something I felt, not about being called a name or being segregated or having some negative play on my color.” Cosby said that the next essay that he wrote was called “Procrastination” or “The Search for The Perfect Point on My Pencil.” The paper chronicled how Cosby didn’t want to get started on the piece, and how he used the pencil sharpener on the No. 2 pencil that had a rose-colored eraser on the end. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Bill Cosby said that education has remained an important part of his life’s mission. This photo was taken during a November 2011 event hosted by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and Girard College. (The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia/Wikimedia Commons)
To End AIDS in the United States, stay true to the National HIV/ AIDS Strategy
Phill Wilson, one of the original conveners of the Coalition for a National AIDS Strategy, is also the president and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute. This photo was taken during the 2016 International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa. (Freddie Allen/AMG/BAI) By Judith Auerbach, Robert Bank, Chris Collins, JD Davids, Rebecca Haag, David Ernesto Munar, Dana van Gorder, Phill Wilson and A. Toni Young (Original Conveners of Coalition for a National AIDS Strategy) Ten years ago, hundreds of organizations and individuals signed a petition calling on all presidential candidates to create a national AIDS strategy. We knew the approach to HIV in the U.S. had to change. If you read about AIDS in the paper, then it was likely about the horrifying scale of the global epidemic; the epidemic at home had largely become invisible. The national HIV response we saw was a patchwork: uncoordinated, without clear goals, underinvested where the challenge was most acute, with interventions delivered well below the scale necessary for impact. And the science of HIV prevention was changing dramatically without sufficient efforts to put it into practice. By the end of 2007, most presidential candidates, including John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, had accepted the challenge to create a strategy. In June 2010, President Obama issued the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States. Five Things We Learned From Implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 1) A commitment to being strategic provides political cover to do tough things. The Strategy itself was full of smart analysis of the epidemic and laudable goals, but its real impact came in how it was used. With strong leadership by Jeff Crowley, head of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP), and his deputy Greg Millett, a series of epidemiologically necessary but politically challenging policy innovations were undertaken, each justified by the new Strategy. This included: · Increased investment in HIV prevention for gay men, which had been seriously under-financed relative to that population’s share of the epidemic. · A new, “high impact” approach to HIV prevention emphasizing evidence-based programming at scale. · Reallocation of funds to areas of the country most affected by HIV. · Streamlining of data reporting to track progress more effectively. A new emphasis was placed on federal agency coordination that has shown some success and remains a work in progress, as well on the most affected communities, which are now at the leading edge of progress in the U.S. response. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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South Florida Step Out: Walk to stop Diabetes date announced
Health risks grow as young people born with HIV age
By Chrissy Cohen
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Come join the American Diabetes Association at the South Florida Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes presented by Memorial Healthcare System. This event is scheduled for October 21, 2017 at Huizenga Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Participants “step out” along the historic Riverwalk to fight diabetes and to take steps to improve their health. Nearly 30 million Americans are diagnosed with this disease and chances are you know someone who is living with the everyday challenges of diabetes. Step Out Walkers are changing the future for everyone living with diabetes. In 2017, the South Florida American Diabetes Association is proud to announce Aurelio
Teens and young adults who were infected with HIV near the time of birth are at increased risk for serious health problems and death, a new study finds. “Despite being engaged in health care, the number of deaths among youth born with HIV in the U.S. is six to 12 times higher than for youth without HIV of the same age, sex and race,” said study leader Dr. Anne Neilan. She is an infectious disease fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Neilan and her hospital colleagues analyzed 2007-2015 data from more than 1,400 young Americans who were infected with HIV — the virus that causes AIDS — when they were born. Those between the ages of 13 and 30 were more likely to
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M. Fernandez, III, FACHE, President and CEO of the Memorial Healthcare System, as the Event Chair for Step Out. Aurelio is supported by Immediate Past Chair, Dr. Arthur Keiser, CEO and Chancellor of Keiser University and the following Step Out sponsors: Memorial Healthcare System, Walgreens, Florida Podiatric Medical Association, iHeart Me-dia and Bahama Breeze. To register or learn more about this event visit www.diabetes.org/stepoutsfl. Walk to spread awareness, raise funds for a cure and have fun! For more information contact American Diabetes Association representative Chrissy Cohen at ccohen@diabetes.org or call (954) 772-8040 x3011.
have what doctors call poor HIV control. That means they had higher levels of the virus and lower levels of the immune cells that HIV targets. They also were more likely to have AIDSrelated illnesses and die. Of those between 18 and 30 years of age, 35 percent had poor HIV control. That makes them more likely to become resistant to some HIV medications and transmit HIV to others. “Adolescents infected with HIV — either at birth or later in life — experience poorer health outcomes compared to adults with HIV in nearly every respect,” Neilan said in a hospital news release. “The good news is that among those with good HIV control, serious health problems are rare.” Along with HIV-related health issues, the most commonly reported problems among
patients in the study were mental health disorders and nervous system development. Many women also had sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), possibly related to a weakened immune system. “This may suggest a biological mechanism for increased STDs or may reflect that patients who have difficulty with their medications are also engaging in more frequent risky sexual behaviors,” study senior author Dr. Andrea Ciaranello said in the news release. Ciaranello practices in the Division of Infectious Disease at Mass General. The study was published online March 27 in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. About 10,000 young people in the United States were infected with HIV at birth, and most are now over age 18. Due to the use of antiretroviral therapy, fewer than 200 U.S. babies a year are born with HIV now, the researchers said. But better care is needed for
Anne M. Neilan, M.D., MPH, Fellow, Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. young people who have HIV, Neilan said. “That might include youth-friendly services that consider the substantial stigma many of these patients face, novel approaches to antiretroviral therapy delivery, and improving support for youth transitioning from pediatric to adult health care providers,” she said.
(Contd from FP) “Relocating these Confederate monuments is not about taking something away from someone else. This is not about politics, blame or retaliation. This is not a naïve quest to solve all our problems at once,” the Mayor said. “This is about showing the whole world that we as a city and as a people are able to acknowledge, understand, reconcile—and most importantly—choose a better future. We can remember these divisive chapters in our history in a museum or other facility where they can be put in context—and that’s where these statues belong.” The Liberty Place Monument celebrated an 1874 insurrection of a group of all-white, mostly Confederate veterans calling themselves the Crescent City White League. The group fought against the racially integrated New Orleans Metropolitan Police. The monument honored members of the Crescent City White League who died during the battle. In 1932, a plaque was added to put an even finer point on the racist motivations behind the monument. The plaque in part read that the battle was fought to “overthrow of carpetbag government, ousting the usurpers” and that “the national election of November 1876 recognized white supremacy in the South and gave us our state.” According to The New York Times, “In 1993, the City Council voted to remove the obelisk, but instead the plaque was covered with a new one that read: ‘In honor of those Americans on both sides who died in the Battle of Liberty Place’ and called it ‘a conflict of the past that should teach us lessons for the future.’” The reactions on social media to the monument’s removal were quite animated. “It is more nuanced than that. One can support keeping the statues for accuracy...as a historical reminder of a shameful part of our history,” wrote one commenter on Twitter. Much social media discussion dealt with the issue of whether negative parts of American history should be commemorated. “When are we gonna put up some Hitler statues, ya know, to remind us of those dark times in History?” another Twitter user stated. Others debated the role of poor White southerners who participated in the Civil War. “It was the North who refused to recognize blacks as people, resulting in the appalling 3/5 compromise. The South obv wanted,” wrote Erin Greer of Atlanta on Twitter. A Twitter user, who identified himself as Clayton Barnes, responded: “And the South just wanted to own them, treat them terribly, and work them like mules.”
Miami Dolphins, AARP Foundation host Fourth Annual Million meal pack FORT LAUDERDALE, FL —The Miami Dolphins and AARP Foundation teamed up for the 4th Annual Million Meal Pack at the Rick Case Arena at Nova Southeastern University. Participants packed 1,003,680 meals that will be delivered by U.S. Hunger to Feeding South Florida’s network of older adults in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. On hand to help pack meals was Miami Dolphins President & CEO Tom Garfinkel, Executive Vice President of Football Operations Mike Tannenbaum, Head Coach Adam Gase, coaches, staff and both current and former players.
“We’ve worked together with AARP Foundation, for the fourth consecutive year, to pack and deliver more than one million meals that will stay right here in our community,” Miami Dolphins Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Jehn said. “Once again volunteers energetically united and graciously gave their time to help our neighbors in need.” “Today, with the help of dedicated local volunteers, the Miami Dolphins and AARP Foundation, came together to help alleviate the issue of hunger that affects more than 10 million older adults in the U.S. every day,” said Emily Allen, Senior Vice President of AARP Foundation. “Over the past few years our continued relationship with the Miami Dolphins demonstrates our commitment
to helping low income older adults in South Florida.”
At the Million Meal Pack, more than 5,295 enthusiastic
Fort Lauderdale area Wal-Mart Store #1387 is unstoppable in their selection of diabetes materials support of the American Diabetes Association visible in employee break areas.
1387 is unstoppable. For the past six years, 39 employees known as “1387” from a local Fort Lauderdale area Wal-Mart have taken to
raising dollars and awareness for the American Diabetes Association to extraordinary levels. Since 2011 “1387” has
U.S. Supreme Court reaffirms standing of cities (Cont'd from FP) In a series of cases dating back to 1972, the Supreme Court had held that standing to sue under the Fair Housing Act extends as broadly as standing under Article III of the U.S. Constitution. In 1979, in the case of Gladstone, Realtors v. Village of Bellwood, the Court specifically recognized that local governments can sue when discrimination against their residents results in injury to the municipalities. Lawyers’ Committee filed an amicus curiae brief in the cases in support of the City of Miami, along with co-counsel from the law firm of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, the National Fair Housing Alliance, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, the National Consumer Law Center, the Poverty & Race Research Action Council, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the Impact Fund.
“Today’s decision recognizes the crucial role that a wide variety of types of plaintiffs play in eradicating housing discrimination and promoting the development of inclusive communities,” said Joe Rich, Co-Director of the Lawyers’ Committee’s Fair Housing & Community Development Project. “When it passed the Fair Housing Act in 1968, Congress intended for standing under the Act to be construed broadly in order to advance those important goals.” With this decision, the two cases will return to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Prior to the entrance of a stay pending the Supreme Court’s resolution of the standing issues addressed in today’s decision, the banks had filed motions to dismiss the City’s complaint on other grounds in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
raised over $100,000 for cure. Diabetes runs deep with this group, as five of them currently live with this disease. They draw their passion and inspiration from each other as they raise money and work to educate the com-munity. Their drive also comes in memory of one of their co-workers who passed away due to complications from diabetes. This passion was fueled because their co-worker who died did not know that he had diabetes and was a recent immigrant from Haiti. He did not have access to medical care or information in Creole. His fate could have been avoided. Since his passing, this group has made it their mission to bring wellness and awareness to South Florida. In their store they coordinate with ADA staff to provide basic diabetes in-formation quarterly during team meetings and have a healthy
Going beyond they share and disseminate information within their community and to their families. A highlight of their work includes bringing ADA diabetes risk assessment brochures in Creole to the Haitian community. “Even if we can save one life, we have made a difference. Our plan is to save as many as possible”, says Liz Mitchell. Through Step Out, team captains Liz Mitchell and Alix Story cultivate new team members each year to further their impact on the health of our community. With over 20 diabetes champions, they are also superstars among the Fort Lauderdale Walk teams. They attend every Step Out event and are very proud of the work that they do at their churches, community programs, and within their neighborhoods to educate people and make their mark in the fight against diabetes.
volunteers worked an assembly line to pack nutritious Jambalaya meals of red lentils, rice, dehydrated vegetables and pink Himalayan salt. Volunteers also were invited to take part in a Community Fair as a thank you for their service. The fair’s lively atmosphere featured live music, football activities, performances by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and chances to win prizes. Participants were also able to learn about additional volunteer opportunities to serve their senior neighbors though interactive demonstrations, speakers and take-home materials. Together, AARP Foundation and the Miami Dolphins have built a volunteer community committed to serving low-income older adults in South Florida. As the presenting sponsor of the Miami Dolphins Special Teams program – the largest volunteer program in the National Football League – AARP Foundation has helped execute numerous service events in South Florida and has positively impacted the region in an effort to help older adults facing challenges with hunger, isolation, income and housing needs through targeted and customized events to address these issues.
NNPA Newswire Exclusive: Bill Cosby finally breaks his silence (Cont'd from FP) Earlier this year, CNN reported that Cosby’s, “criminal sexual assault trial will stay in Montgomery County Court in Pennsylvania, but the jurors will come from another Pennsylvania county.” In February, a federal judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against Cosby by accuser Katherine McKee, according to USA Today. “This marks the third defamation lawsuit against Cosby that was either withdrawn or dismissed recently, prompting some Cosby crowing,” USA Today reported. “However, another defamation case against him, filed by six accusers, is still pending in the same federal court in Massachusetts.” While the beleaguered superstar declined to address any
of his legal cases, his youngest daughter, Evin felt compelled to speak out. In a statement, which can be read in its entirety on BlackPressUSA.com, Evin, 40, questioned the veracity of the allegations against her father. “The harsh and hurtful accusations…that supposedly happened 40 or 50 years ago, before I was born, in another lifetime, and that have been carelessly repeated as truth without allowing my dad to defend himself and without requiring proof, has punished not just my dad, but every one of us,” Evin said. Devin T. Robinson X, an actor and renowned poet who’s been featured on MTV, NBC, CBS and BET, said that Bill Cosby represents the finest example of someone being found guilty in the court of public opi-
nion without ever facing trial. “Punishing people before they’re convicted in court only seems accurate when it serves a media narrative that doesn’t hurt a specific demographic,” Robinson said. Dr. E. Faye Williams, the president and CEO of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc., agreed. “If the President of the United States can go on working in the White House after he has bragged about doing gross, sexually-explicit and abusive things to women, without their permission, then justice requires that Bill Cosby should not be punished, unless he is convicted of crimes,” said Williams. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., presents Felix "Chin" Evans Memorial Golf Classic on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 8 a.m., at Woodlands Country Club, 4600 Woodlands Blvd., Tamarac, Fla.
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Jessie Trice Community Health Center presents a Fitness and Nutrition Education Conference on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Florida International University (FIU) North Campus – Kovens Conference Center located at 3000 N.E. 151 St., North Miami, Fla. -Free event features Chef Richard Ingraham, Personal Chef to NBA AllStar, Dwyane WadeAdmission to the conference is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, contact Jessie Trice Community Health Center at (305) 805-1700.
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Leadercast Live is the largest one-day leadership event in the world. Join Nova Southeastern University on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Morris Auditorium at the College of Health Care Sciences, 3200 S. University Dr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. To purchase tickets and for more info visit http:// event.leadercast.com/location/ nsu or contact Jonathan Harrison at (954) 262-7869 or jharrison@nova.edu.
Explore the culture, traditions, history and music of Asia and the South Pacific Islands during the Asia-Pacific American Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 13-14, 2017 at 4 p.m., at Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 467-6637
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M-DCPS' Seventh Annual Prom for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder on Tuesday, May 16, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center, 711 N.W. 72 Ave., Miami. Fla. For more info contact Angie Torres, Instructional Supervisor, Office of Autism Support, at (305) 275-9801, email:angietorres@dadeschools.net; or Twitter: @MDCPS_asd
Clinic
The South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and ETA NU Education Foundation of Omega Psi Phi, Inc., welcome the new Director of Libraries, Mr. Kelvin Watson, to South Florida. We invite the public to join us in a Meet and Greet on Monday, May 8, 2017 from 5 8 p.m. at Broward College South Campus Library Reception Room. For more info visit http:// dstsouthbroward.org or call (954) 303.3585.
Celebration
Free Beach Volleyball Clinic hours - 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. * Wednesday, May 17, 2016 at Riverside Park, 555 S.W. 11 Ave., Coral Spring, Fla., and on * Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Coconut Creek Rec Center, 4455 Sol Press Dr.). * Thursday, May 18, at Meadows Park, 1300 N.W. Eight St., Boca Raton, Fla. * Thursday, May 18, at Dan Witt Park, 4521 N.E. 22 Ave., Lighthouse Pt. By Sand Turtles Volleyball. Learn the basic skills you need to play in a fun, exercise-oriented environment Park for info www.sandturtlesvolleyball.com or call Coach Mark at (954) 345-0500.
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center with support from The Children's Trust presents the FREE 11th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 S.W. 211 St., Cutler Bay, Fla. For additional info call (786) 573-5300.
Events
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* Third Annual Behavioral Health Conference on Monday, May 22 & Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., at Signature Grand, 6900 State Rd. 84 Davie, Fla. Join us for a Forum where participants can discuss, inform, network, and learn about issues related to research, policy, and practice focused on Behavioral Health Promotion and Substance Abuse Prevention. * Volunteer Opportunity Youth Park Cleanup Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, and HallandaleBeach.The American Lung Association is hosting a youth park cleanup to increase the awareness of tobacco, second-hand smoke and the benefits of smoke-free parks. Volunteers will be as-signed zones throughout the park and will collect discarded tobacco and any other pieces of litter. Trash bags and gloves will be provided for the volun-teers. Park location, dates and times are listed below: * Saturday, May 20, at Lincoln Park, 600 N.W. 19 Ave., Fort Lauderdale Fla. * Saturday, May 27, at Thomas Park, 800 N.W. Second St., Dania Beach, Fla * Hosanna’s First Annual Survivor Stroll on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Delevoe Park Community Center, 2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This will be a day of inspiration, reflection, and empowerment for survivors and anyone impacted by incest, molestation and rape. We are not alone! * Saturday, June 3, at Foster Park, 609 NW Sixth Ave., Hallandale Beach Fla For more info call (954) 5244659.
Ali Arts presents Haitian Flag Day on Thursday, May 18, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Hammondville, Rd., Pompano Beach, Fla. For additional info (954) 7867876.
EDUCATION MATTERS -Every Child Deserves A Chance
Workshop
Are you a visionary? Do you want to make plans for your future and see it materialize? Why not attend our... Vision Board Workshop on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 2 to 5 p.m., at South Dade Regional Library, 10750 S.W. 211 St., Cutler Bay, Fla. First, second and third prizes for the best vision board (Supplies will provided feel free to bring you own). To RSVP call (786) 1018.
ELDER ABUSE Did you know that elders in our communities are being abused? Did you know that elders in our communities are selfnegelcted? Did you know that elders in our communities are being exploited? Do you know what to do when you hecome aware of an elder with one or more of these problems? For information on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, please call: 1-800-96ELDER or 1-800-963-5337 to report elder abuse: 1-80096-ABUSE or 1-800-9622873
DILLARD HIGH CLASS OF 1967 50 YEAR CLASS REUNION JUNE 1-4, 2017 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Happenings at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6210. · Broward County's AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center will be hosting a fascinating event, on Friday, April 29, 2017 from 4 to 8 p.m., honoring Prince Rogers Nelson's (1958-2016) cinematic legacy. For more info call (954) 357-7402. · Glenda All into One - a Free Family Event Health Education on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more info call Glenda Oliver at (954) 593-7551 or Kimberly Watson at (954) 632-2135 www.glendaallintoone.com · Jewelry Making Workshop on Monday, May 22, 2017 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. For cost and additional info contact Glenda Oliver at (954) 593-7551. · BizTech 411 will host a free workshop on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. “How to Incorporate Video to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level,” Complimentary admission. Refreshments served. Limited Seating. Reserve your seat at: videomarketing.eventbrite.com For more info call (305) 7078024. · Whipped, the Modern Day Love Story of Hosea and Gomer presented by Local Playwright Tracie Bonnick on Saturday, May13, 2017 at 2 p.m. For cost and additional info call (954 357-6210. · Looking for a Job? on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional info call (954 357-6210. · Children's Multi-Cultural Book Fair & Empowerment Day on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE books will be presented to the first 300 children and there wil be reading activities, storyteller, musical performance and snack from around the world. For additional info call (954 357-6210. · Whipped, the Modern Day Love Story of Hosea and Gomer presented by Local Playwright Tracie Bonnick on Saturday, May13, 2017 at 2 p.m. For cost and additional info call (954 357-6210.
Meeting
The Miami Chapter, Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., meet every second Saturday at 10 a.m., at African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC), 6161 N.W. 22 Ave., Miami, Fla. For more info call (786) 3202891.
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Broward Schools hold opportunity event for small business vendors Small, minority and women-owned businesses offered help in securing contracts FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Broward County Public School’s (BCPS) Procurement & Warehousing Services Department Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program (SDOP) will host a Business Outreach Event on May 8, 2017, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Urban League of Broward County, 560 N.W. 27th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The event will provide an overview of the new Supplier Diversity Outreach Program Policy 3330 and a 2017 Procurement Opportunities Forecast. It is designed for all businesses in the tricounty area interested in doing business with BCPS and is free to attend. Refreshments will be provided for attendees. The purpose of the event is to unveil the new Supplier Diversity Outreach Program and provide detailed information on how to provide products and services to Broward County Public Schools. Business owners will be able to speak directly with key Broward County Public Schools staff about upcoming business opportunities. “The School Board is keeping its promise to promote supplier diversity and ensure equal opportunity for local small, minority and women-owned businesses to provide products and services to Broward Schools,”
said Mary Coker, Director, Procurement and Warehousing Services Department. “We are ensuring that there is a fair and balanced bidding environment and are eager to help vendors with the process.” The Supplier Diversity Outreach Program builds capacity in the local business community by providing increased opportunities for underutilized business to do business with BCPS, generate growth among local businesses by providing increased preferences to Small/ Minority/Women Business Enterprises (S/M/WBEs), and create jobs and career opportunities for local residents. The adoption of the new Sup-
plier Diversity Outreach Program followed a Disparity Study completed in 2015 that identified barriers and various forms of marketplace discrimination that weakened the participation of minority and womenowned businesses. The new policy, approved on January 18, 2017, takes effect on July 1, 2017. Register to attend the event at bcpsprocurement17.eventbrite.com or contact The Mosaic Group at events@upscalebymosaic.com or (561) 651-9565. For more information about the Supplier Diversity Outreach Program, call (754) 321-0505 or visit browardschools.com/sdop.
Mission: Sisterhood & Contagious Success
By Arri Henry Over mimosas and breakfast at the Marriott Stanton nestled on Ocean Drive South Beach, dozens of women from all shades to socioeconomic backgrounds shared the energy of transparency, encouragement and enlightenment. Eager for self-improvement or the chance to network, attendees learned sisterhood strengthening tactics and ways to improve their finances and health. Shirlyon McWhorter, founder of the Sisterhood Summit aims to prove that there is no greater power than working collectively and investing in yourself through her annual “Sisters Success Summit” hosted by Happy Place Leadership Ex-
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pert and Comedienne, Terri Crook. “Having one’s priorities out of wack is another downfall of many women, particular women of color.” Shani Curry St. Vil, a personal finance expert and the “Purse Empowerment” video blogger, revealed that she often gets ridiculed by her friends for driving an older model car but finds solace that while under the age of 40, she and her husband have fully paid off their mortgage. She shared key tips to prioritizing how women should spend – “now money, next money and later money.” Event mistress of ceremony, Terri Crook, shared how she reached her Happy Place in life by tackling obstacles head on
with stern discipline and a circle of encouraging sisters who kept her focused on her goals. Her comedic flair balanced the tension for sensitive subjects. Crook feels that every woman should be actively working towards their own ‘happy place’. Kay Dawson, Senior Pastor and teacher of Cathedral of Praise in Miami, FL, magnified the spirit of perseverance in the room with her transparency of being a woman of God with many forces focused on her downfall. Despite every setback, she struts with love and determination towards the plan God has for her life. Dr. Alexandra Gherbali, dentist of her own private practice in Miami, provided insight on the important of dental hygiene and how it can affect other parts of the body and one’s confidence which is crucial when working towards progress. Without good health, success is not an option. “Success is contagious, and if you become the best version of yourself, your sisters will aim for success as well (Sisterhood Summit 2017).” For more info on these summits and other women empowerment workshops, visit ShirlyonMcWhorter on Facebook and Instagram or www.shirlyonmcwhorter.com.
If you want to get to a better day, you got to make it through the dark of the night (Cont'd from FP) Twenty degrees during the day feels like a minus 60 degrees at night. The darkness and night have become crusaders of terror to those who have no hope. Why has darkness been given so much power by us? If I were to take a stab at answering that question, I would dare to say that it is because of our fear and false sense of security. Our fear of not being physically able to see in the dark of night that we have ordained the darkness as the all-powerful. We are blinded by the darkness to such an extent that we do unmentionable things in the dark and we think that the darkness will cover those unmentionable acts. Therefore we believe that a false sanctuary has been created in the darkness. Not really understanding the order of things, we lie, steal, cheat and deceive, all under the cloak of darkness. We cover our heads as if sleeping in a dark room for fear of what might jump out at us during the night. Covering our eyes, trying to block out what we cannot see. We run from the darkness along the things we associate with the it. Darkness doesn’t always mean absence of light. It does, however, if we are dealing with only the scientific qualities of light and darkness. Since life is not all science, we need a more in-depth understanding on the subject. What is darkness? Darkness in most cases is the absence of light, which is true. Then, what is light? “God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.” Genesis 1:4 KJV We as humans place the value of darkness as something unpleasant and erroneous. Then because of that attachment, we do and act accordingly to oppose the darkness. We attribute the darkness as a struggle to which we must overcome. A constant fight without help, we go blindly into the dark night. We fight within the darkness, trying to defeat it, and we wind up like the preverbal dog chasing it’s own shadow: the elusive struggle that never ends. We fear what we cannot see in the darkness because we are attempting to see with our eyes and not our spirit. We have no trust, no faith and no hope so, therefore, we struggle always in the darkness, the same darkness that is always present day or night. Blinded we see nothing, feel nothing and without guidance we become nothing. “And the earth was without form, and void: and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” Genesis 1:2 KJV We can face a new Genesis- a new beginning, one without fear of dark nights or dark days when we understand who created the darkness and the Light; He who created it all. “Dear God, in the name of Jesus, because of You who are in me, I’m able to face darkness just as I face light - without fear. In Jesus’ name, amen.” IN GOD THERE IS NO FEAR AND NO DARKNESS.
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Jimmy L Alexander III 5324 NW 24th Ct Lauderhill, FL 33313 Samuel Arriaga 4141 SW 25th St West Park, FL 33023 Andieula Barreau 3770 NW 8th Ct Lauderhill, FL 33311 Carlton Brown 500 NW 20th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Napoleon Brutus 1870 SW 81st Ln Davie, FL 33324 Johnny D Clark 912 NW 9th Ave, Apt 2 Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Sidney C Cotledge 437 SW 2 nd Ct Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Wayne G Currey 3726 NW 107th Way Sunrise, FL 33351 Johnnie L Davis 1708 NW 6th St, Apt 1 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 James P Desmond 2829 N Course Dr Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Kenneth R Edson 2519 Taft St Hollywood, FL 33020 Lauren R Espana 5911 SW 41st St, Apt A3 Davie, FL 33314 Bobby L Ford 871 NW 33rd Ave Lauderhill, FL 33311 James German 3220 NW 2 nd St Lauderhill, FL 33311
Anthony Allen 2710 Somerset Dr, Apt X 202 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311 Ricardo Arrieta 1833 Coolidge St, Apt E Hollywood, FL 33020 Ted L Belizaire 8041 SW 7th Pl North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Kazembe A Brown 5611 NW 14th St Lauderhill, FL 33313 Shawn C Cafiero 2601 NE 1st St, Apt 14 Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Adriana E Colon 6280 NW 77th Ct Parkland, FL 33067 Garlietha A Cruz 4660 NW 10th Pl, Apt B 101 Lauderhill, FL 33313 Raanan Daphness 1044 NW 7th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Willie J Davis 2727 N Andrews Ave, Apt 118 Wilton Manor, FL 33311 Charles E Dickinson Jr. 751 NE 52nd Ct Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 Robert L Ellis 2691 NW 8th Pl, Apt 1 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Leroy D Farmer 8127 Southgate Blvd North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Bernard A Franklin 307 SW 11th Ave, Apt B Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 Reina S Gonzalez 12850 SW 4th Ct, Apt 411 Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Marilyn Alzugaray 4745 NW 5th Pl Coconut Creek, FL 33063 Lacresha E Baker 916 NW 2 nd St, Apt 2 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Lawrence J Bellamy 2551 NW 41st Ave, Apt 103 Lauderhill, FL 33313 Michael D Brown 2056 Scott St Hollywood, FL 33020 Dorothy A Carey 4075 NE 1st Ave, Apt 3 Oakland Park, FL 33334 Casey R Corso 6861 Cody St Hollywood, FL 33024 Bryant A Cuba 44 Toledo Ct Davie, FL 33324 Mark S Davilas 1548 NW 52 nd Ave, Apt 1 Lauderhill, FL 33313 Misti R Delgado 12172 NW 9th Pl Coral Springs, FL 33071 Richard A Dunbar 819 SE 8th Ave, Apt B Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 Royal P Ellison 2320 NW 11th ST Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Edward B Ferrer III 2620 NE 9th Terr Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Terry L Gardner 340 NW 18th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Samuel Gordon 2626 NW 10th St Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Ronald F Apuzzo 1461 NE 32nd Pl Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Vucosava B Banks 201 NE 14th Ave, Apt 8 B Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Ashley J Brin 4143 Crystal Lake Dr Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 John M Brownlee 500 NE 58th St, Apt B Oakland Park, FL 33334 Rameau Cenat Jr. 9610 NW 2 nd St, Apt 202 Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Zulma Cosme 2056 Scott St Hollywood, FL 33020 Antwon A Cunigan 3731 NW 9th St Lauderhill, FL 33311 Cheryl D Davis 2700 W Oakland Park Blvd, Apt 21 Oakland Park, FL 33311 Brandon Denmark 115 NW 3rd St, Apt 4 Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Jose Duron 9100 W Atlantic Blvd, Apt 615 Coral Springs, FL 33071 Artavious A Emanuel 5600 NW 9th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 Kalvin Flowers Sr. 760 NW 17th Ct Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Shawn L Garland 1770 NW 25th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Simcha Grannick 5280 SW 38th Way Hollywood, FL 33312
Andrae L Johnson 11785 SW 16th St Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Demetrius L Jones 2790 NW 14th Ct Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Sharlend Lavoix 1700 Blount Rd Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Robert L Longway 5707 Forrest St Hollywood, FL 33021 Haywood Mathis 2328 NW 15th Ct Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Robin L McCray 7411 SW 10th Ct, Apt A North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Eric Mejias 1684 NE 48th Ct Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Rokennan Montgomery 5025 SW 20th St West Park, FL 33023 Rasheed A Muwwakkil 1628 NW 18th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Jason E Parker 2001 NE 56th St, Apt 2 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308 Anthony Pires 300 NE 57th Ct, Apt B Oakland Park, FL 33334 Cherita L Randall 100 NW 19th St Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Janeth Rodriguez 6803 SW 19th St North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Jonathan D Scherz 1927 SW 4th Ct Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 Vaniese Y Silas 321 NE 43rd St Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 Douglas L Stinocher 9730 NW 75th St Tamarac, FL 33321
Clinton E Johnson 3201 Glendale Blvd Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 Charles A Judson 540 NW 4th Ave, Apt 3210 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Ashley J Lawrence 236 NE 22 nd Ave Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Quwana L Major 9 SW 8th Ave, Apt 3 Dania Beach, FL 33004 Lamun C Mathis 517 NW 16th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Shakira L McFadden 890 NW 35th Ave Lauderhill, FL 33311 Scott E Meli 9911 Nob Hill Pl Sunrise, FL 33351 Michelle S Moreland 1220 NW 3rd St, Apt 1 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Jose A Nieves 960 NW 27th Ave Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Terry L Parker-Miller 1209 NE 2 nd St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301 Anthony C Pope 1207 NW 14th Ct Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 April M Rivera 1720 NE 62 nd St, Apt 1 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33334 Jose Romero 20351 SW 3rd St Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Bradley C Sharp 2853 SW 128th Way Miramar, FL 33027 Michael A Smith 3480 NW 6th St Lauderhill, FL 33311 Dwayne Stokes 1570 Davie Blvd Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
William B Johnson 724 NW 12 th Ave, Apt 5 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Maxie D Kates 1312 NW 4th St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Lajuan S Lee 411 SW 30th Terr Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 Chancy F Mallory 8661 SW 16th Ct Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Kenneth T Maultsby 6015 Wiley St, Apt 9 Hollywood, FL 33023 Willard C McGriff 2970 NW 9th Pl Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Isabel R Mendez Alvarez 13119 Mustang Trl Southwest Ranches, FL 33330 Antoine Morris 888 NW 16th Terr Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Alyn Noel 7930 SW 10th St, Apt B North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Tomy Paul 7830 NW 16th Ct Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Jean Pierre Quintana 3550 Washington St, Apt 710 Hollywood, FL 33021 Roberto M Rivera 818 NW 41st Ave Coconut Creek, FL 33066 Rasheed A Samuels 5610 NW 12 th St Lauderhill, FL 33313 Lovett Shazier 7314 SW 8th Ct North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Melvin Stevenson 2107 NW 59th Terr Lauderhill, FL 33313 Jeanette Talerant 2591 Riverland Dr, Apt E Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
Charlie J Jones 1701 NW 7th St, Apt 2 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Kenneth L Kinchen 525 NW 5th St, Apt 4 Hallandale Beach, FL33009 Deborah J Locket 901 NW 8th Ave, Apt 115 Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Joshua L Marlowe 1538 NE 3rd Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304 Luke Mc Cloud Jr. 2106 NW 56th Ave, Bldg. 3-103 Lauderhill, FL 33313 Marquis E McGruder 121 Royal Palm Dr, Apt 2 H Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301 Gervan Moise 9505 NW 38th PL Sunrise, FL 33351 Robert G Murphy 3181 SW 189th Terr Miramar, FL 33029 Mark A Papagno 920 NW 7th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Darryl T Peterson 3598 Coral Springs Dr Coral Springs, FL 33065 Theophilus D Rachel 8412 SW 20th St North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Linda J Robbio 1600 Taft St Hollywood, FL 33020 Jeffrey Sanchez 371 NW 153rd Ln Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 Randy Shivers 5206 Mayo St Hollywood, FL 33021 Rocky S Stimphile 212 NW 14th St, Apt 4 Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Jeremie Thomas 2831 NW 6th Ct Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Scott F Vicinanza 120 NW 7th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Tracy Williams 4921 NW 15th St Lauderhill, FL 33313 Wayne R Zabilski 13290 SW 9th Ct Davie, FL 33325
Kyler J Waldo 2204 NW 9th St, Apt 3 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Robert Wilson 3051 NW 23rd St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311
Lindsey D White 2839 Morning Glory Cir Davie, FL 33328 Jerome M Wolf 2458 SW 42 nd Ave, Apt 2 H Ft Lauderdale, FL 33317
Paul M Haddad Jr. 2001 NE 7th Ave Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Rolen Hicks 2300 NW 11th Ct Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Annie Jackson 2736 NW 6th Ct Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311
George E Handberry Jr. 714 NW 2 nd Ave, Apt 6 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Ruby Hillsman 5421 NW 15th Ct Lauderhill, FL 33313 Jennifer D James 3050 NW 4th St, Apt 1 Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Davy Harmon 1524 NW 8th Ct Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Wilson Horta 13941 SW 53rd St Miramar, FL 33027 Tyrone E Jay 215 NE 3rd St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Linda D Haygood 4660 NW 10th Pl, Apt 103 Lauderhill, FL 33313 Calvin Hughes 1321 NW 7th Ct Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Robert B Jenkins Jr. 920 NW 7th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311
Ricky E Williams 110 SW 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 Charles Wright 924 NW 1st St, Unit 1 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311
Dr. Brenda C. Snipes Supervisor of Election Broward County
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NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FL – When you look back on your life and see who the most influential people that helped shape you into the person you are today, were, for many of us, a teacher or two makes that list. After all, outside of our parents or caregivers, teachers have the most direct influence on our lives when we’re the most impressionable. It’s in that spirit that we acknowledge all that our teachers have done – and continue to do – for our society during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 1- 5. It was once said that without teachers, no other profession would exist. Think about that – no matter what you do, whether you’re an auto mec-
hanic, a police officer or a rocket scientist – you owe what you do to someone who taught you how to be what you are today. Teachers are taking today’s young minds and shaping them into tomorrow’s leaders; it is a tremendous responsibility. Teachers are a rare breed – they aren’t pursuing a career that is going to make them a millionaire or allow them to live a jet-set lifestyle. Ask any teacher and to a person they will tell you it is something they truly love, a calling if you will, that they had at an early age. They do it because they love it, not because they are going to get rich or famous. Their payoff is the look on a child’s face when they finally get that math
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Lying is one of the seven deadly sins James J. Hankins 100 DAYS and 700 LIES—Trump tells an average seven lies a day—I started to subtract the two hours he is in church every Sunday and the 90 minutes of Bible study ever Wednesday until I was corrected. Bill O’Reilly, his good friend and former family values advocate and Fox News “cash cow,” said Trump does not attend church or bible school like most of his supporters. Trump’s “born again” Christian supports are experts at justifying and explaining his words and actions. When Trump said, “I grab the ladies by the @@@@@” —the “macho” Father’s told their children I am too busy to talk about this; go ask your Mother!!!
concept that had been eluding them, or the child who conquers his/her fear and stands in front of their classmates and delivers a powerful speech. Or seeing a student walk across the stage and get their diploma, knowing what a difficult journey that was. To them, the result of their work is truly priceless, and for that, we take time to say thank you. But we cannot look at the teaching profession without acknowledging that it is under attack on a number of fronts. Nearly 50 percent of new teachers are leaving the profession within their first five years. There are many reasons for that – from the low salaries dedicated for new teachers, to little or no support from their school or district when they enter the classroom for the first time, to what many in the profession say is a declining respect for the job itself. That’s why colleges of education, such as NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, are rededicating themselves to ensuring they not only provide students with the knowledge and abilities to become teachers, but to also work with school districts locally and nationwide, to find out what more
Evin Cosby says that her dad broke barriers and raised the conscious of America on important topics, especially for the advancement of women. By Evin Cosby I am the youngest of five. I remember our family trips and moving to NYC just so we could be closer to my father as he worked. From the time he worked in Las Vegas to the Cosby show in NYC, he always wanted us to be close, to be a part of his whole life, at home and on stage. I felt loved and remembered loving the moments that my parents shared with us by exposing us to all types of people from all walks of life. We grew up appreciating my father’s success because we knew the prejudice and racism he endured getting to where he got and how hard he worked for our family. Because I loved my childhood, I couldn’t wait to have a family of my own. I have two amazing children who love their grandfather. I already work hard as a single mother, with no full-time help, and with a career in fashion design, I am lucky that I have supportive friends that I call family
By Roger Caldwell It all depends on which side of the political fence you are on or determines if you think Trump is doing an exceptional job his first 100 days in office. America is extremely divided and Trump’s base is satisfied with the president’s accomplishments. Republicans are ecstatic with the president’s selection to the Supreme Court Neil Gorsuch, now a justice on the court. This is a win for the conservatives and Republicans, and to many this is a rousing success even though it was necessary to change the rules.
because my children and I need that support. The public persecution of my dad, my kids’ grandfather, and the cruelty of the media and those who speak out branding my father a “rapist” without ever knowing the truth and who shame our family and our friends for defending my dad, makes all of this so much worse for my family and my children. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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My job is to promote the interests of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. So naturally I was concerned when I heard earlier this year that the new Trump administration was planning to propose increasing defense spending by $54 billion and slashing nonmilitary spending by an equal amount. That’s when the HBCU presidents, chancellors, and I decided to roll up our sleeves and get to work engaging the Trump Administration and the Republican-controlled 115th Congress to fight and protect our interests. It paid off: In late February, after weeks of meetings and phone calls with administration officials, more than 70 HBCU leaders and I attended a listening session with top Administration officials, and a dozen returned the next day for a signing ceremony event at the White House, where President Trump signed an executive order recognizing the importance of our institutions. A few weeks later, the administration released its budget blueprint, which called for maintaining federal HBCU spending at current levels. Let me be clear: flat spending for HBCUs in a president’s budget that calls for a
Thank you, teachers! Dr. George L. Hanbury II, President and CEO of Nova Southeastern University, a private, not-for-profit institution that has campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Tampa, Florida, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico, while maintaining a presence online globally.
To begin with, no one expected Trump to win the election, and he was not prepared to step into the job. Trump has admitted that the job is harder than he expected, but he refuses to admit that he has no idea what he is doing. Getting through the first 100 days does not matter if he was a success. All that matters is that he is still standing. The bar has been set extremely low with Trump’s administration, and success is in the eyes of the beholder. At this point, everyone must be reminded that Trump is a habitual liar, and his administration makes decisions based on alternative facts. The leadership in the Democratic Party has given Trump all F’s, but every time Trump signs an executive order or a presidential memorandum, he is proving that he is powerful. In Trump’s first 100 days, he has signed 30 executive orders, 21 presidential memorandums, and over 25 legislative bills. Many will criticize the President and claim that he has not executed his campaign promises starting with repeal and replace Obamacare, reform the tax code, build the wall on the (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Famine in Africa: Will Trump Act? Famine is Threatening Four African Nations. What Will Trump Do? Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) says that in Northeast Nigeria, terrorism by Boko Haram has resulted in widespread displacement and a growing humanitarian crisis. By Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) As you read this, our world stands at a crossroads. As you read this, 20 million people stand at risk of starvation at the hands of what has the
Flat funding for HBCUs is a win By Johnny C. Taylor Jr. (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist)
can be done to support their newest educators so they can be successful. So as we recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week, I encourage those of you who have children in school to take a moment to thank their teachers for all they do each and every day. If you are a student, please thank your teachers as they are helping you achieve your goals. If you’re a graduate, reach out to those former teachers who had the most influence on you and say thanks for all they did for you when you were in school. It’s time we re-establish some of the luster that the teaching profession has lost over the years, and what a better way to start than during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
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13 percent funding decrease to the Department of Education is a win! It’s clear that this Administration understands the value of HBCUs, which educate nearly 300,000 students a year, award three-quarters of all doctorates earned by African Americans and provided the undergraduate degrees of 80 percent of black federal judges. Not everyone is happy though— some are critical of President Trump because they believe he should have significantly increased the budget for HBCUs. Such notions are naïve in the current political environment in Washington, now run by Republicans who’ve vowed to reduce the size of government. There are some other important things to remember as well: First, the President makes a “budget request” while the Congress has to ultimately authorize and appropriate the funding for the actual budget. The HBCU community is working hard to ensure the President’s final budget request scheduled to be released in May protects HBCU funding. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
potential to become the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II; famine in South Sudan and impending famine in Northeast Nigeria, Somalia, and Yemen. Our country has a moral responsibility to address this issue head on. For famine to be declared, two children younger than five years old in every 10,000 people have to die due to malnutrition and one in five families have to have insufficient food to sustain themselves. Waiting for famine to be declared to act means you’re already too late. Famine has already been declared in South Sudan, where hunger is expected to spread to 40 percent of the country’s population in the absence of humanitarian aid. The country’s manmade famine is a result of violent conflict in vast swaths of the country. Despite promises of access for relief efforts to these areas by the South Sudanese government, humanitarian organizations remain unable to gain access to provide urgent vital assistance in the form of food, water and shelter in many locations. Somalia, Nigeria, and Yemen are all on the brink of having famine declared. More than half of Somalia’s total population of 12.3 million are experiencing acute food insecurity and are on the brink of death from starvation as a result of drought. Due to conflict with Al-Shabaab terrorists, humanitarian access remains an obstacle in providing the country’s 6.2 million people experiencing acute food insecurity with the aid that they desperately need. In Northeast Nigeria, terrorism by Boko Haram has resulted in widespread displacement and a growing humanitarian crisis. Over 50,000 people in the region are at risk of famine. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
The Gantt Report Depend on yourself By Lucius Gantt African Americans complain a lot. So-called leaders are quick to blame the President, the Congress, the police, the bank, the judicial system or a variety of other institutions for personal or collective conditions in our communities. There is no doubt that many, or all, of the entities listed about have contributed to the current status of African Americans living in the United States, but I think there is a culprit that we are reluctant to talk about. Black people are hurt most by the ones they love! Most of the bad things and most of the good things that happen to us are results of our interactions with our families, friends and neighbors. Sometimes it seems like every ethnic group, every economic group, every religious group, every gender group, every cultural group, every geographic group and every other group of people in the United States and in the world has a greater sense of unity and a greater desire to work together and help each other than African Americans do. Black power imperatives, white tribe dreaming, gang warfare and other catch phrases have been used to describe why Black people can’t, or won’t, put Black people, Black families, Black culture, Black business, Black spirituality or Black progress first! (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
The“100 Day” Presidential milestone is meaningless What the Next 100 Days of the Trump Administration Should Look Like Armstrong Williams says that every major tax bill has needed support from broad constituencies; Trump’s tax bill will be no different. By Armstrong Williams (NNPA Newswire Columnist) A few days ago the Trump Administration passed the 100 day milestone, and I can’t help but think, “So what?” Yes, there are many symbolic interpretations to be taken from this timehonored tradition. But I challenge you: does it really matter? Is our republic so weak as to rely, so heavily on what a man can do in an arbitrary set of days? Our founders never envisioned this in the role of the Executive Branch. Their expectations for government more broadly were never so ambitious. They were going for progression, not perfection. And for that reason, I’m hopeful for our nation. So the better question the President, his allies and the Congress should be asking is: What does Day 101 look like? There are many challenges. The President must continue to shift and show the country that he is a leader who came to Washington to govern, and be president for all. That means taking care of the business of the nation—passing laws, paying bills, diplomacy abroad; these are the pillars of the republic, and ones we should be focusing on. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
What Black leaders can learn from the O’Reilly Debacle From Factor to Failure: What Black Leaders Can Learn from the O’Reilly Debacle
Julianne Malveaux says that increased sensitivity to issues of sexual harassment helped make it clear that O’Reilly’s behavior was simply unacceptable. By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Former Fox News Channel anchor Bill O’Reilly, the man whose lofty ratings were responsible for the growth of the network, is no longer on the air. Revelations that $13 million had been paid, either by O’Reilly or the network, to women who said they had been sexually harassed repelled millions, some of whom protested outside Fox headquarters and took to the airwaves with their complaints. But it is unlikely that protests or complaints moved Fox to separate themselves from O’Reilly. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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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
New Birth Baptist Church The Cathedral of Faith International Bishop Victor T. Curry, M.Min., D.Div. Senior Pastor/Teacher 2300 N.W. 135th Street Miami, Florida 33167
ORDER OF SERVICES Sunday Worship ........................................................ 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ....................................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Bible Study) ......................................................................................... 6:45 p.m. Wednesday (Bible Study) ............................................................................... 10:45 a.m.
1-800-254-NBBC * (305) 685-3700 (o) *(305) 685-0705 (f) www.newbirthbaptistmiami.org
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.
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"
Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Noonday Service .................................. 12:00-12:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ............................................ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................... 7:00 p.m. Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship. Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!
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Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div E-MAIL:stanley.melek@flumc.org 2351 N.W. 26th Street Oakland Park, Florida 33311 Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520
SERVICES Sunday Worship ................................................. 7:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School .............................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Wednesday (Bible Study) ........................................... 11a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
JOHNSON Funeral services for the late Jannie Johnson- 66 were held April 29 at First New Mount Zion Church of God In Christ.
James C. Boyd Funeral Home BRAGDON Funeral services for the late Henry “Pip” Bragdon, Jr. – 80 were held May 1. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central).
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
800 N.W. 8th Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 Church Telephone: (954) 943-2422 Church Fax: (954) 943-2186 E-mail Address: Mtcalvarypompano@bellsouth.net
Reverend Anthony Burrell, Pastor SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY
New Member Orientation ........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................................................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ........................................ 11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting ............................................... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study ..................................................... 7:00 p.m.
"Doing God's Business God's Way, With a Spirit of Excellence"
Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church Rev Henry E. Green, Jr. PASTOR 401 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone: (954) 463-6309 - FAX 954 522-4113 Office Hours: Tues. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Email: infor@mthermonftl.com
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES Worship Service ................................................................................... 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#
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1161 NW 29th Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33311 (954) 581-0455 ● Fax: (954) 581-4350 www.mtzionmbc1161.com
Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service ............................................................................................................ 10:15 a.m. Sunday School ................................................................................................................ 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (1st Sunday) ........................................................................... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ........................................................................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................................................... 7:00 p.m. Saturday (2nd & 4th) Christian Growth & Orientation ................................... 8:30 a.m. But be doers of the Word - James 1:22 nkjv - “A Safe Haven, and you can get to Heaven from here”
Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Oakland Park "The Miracle On 33rd Street" rd
420 N.E. 33 Street Oakland Park, Florida 33334 Church: (954) 563-3060 Email: mtzion420@gmail.com
Rev. George A. Hardy, Pastor SERVICES Sunday Church School ................................................................... 8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ........................................................... 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Night (Family Prayer & Bible Study) ........................... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday (Prayer Conference Line) ................................................ 8:00 p.m. (Dail (786) 233-6715 - Acess Code 703513) Oakland Park CDC (Senior Activity Center) Daily ............10 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
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)
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GREEN Funeral services for the late Deacon John Willie “Uncle Baba” - 92 were held April 29 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Roderick Moncrief officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. SANCHEZ Funeral services for the late Elba Iris Sanchez - 71 were held April 29 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. Edwin Luna officiating. WATKINS Funeral services for the late Baby Boy Kareem Ervin Junior Watkins – 1 month 27 days were held April 26 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel.
McWhite's Funeral Home DAWKINS Funeral services for the late Lucille Violet Dawkins – 87 were held April 29 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home ARRINGTON Funeral services for the late Eulalia Phillips Arrington - 84 were held April 28 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. BAILEY Funeral services for the late Illinois “Pap” Bailey - 57 were
held April 29 at Mount Hermon AME Church with Rev. James Melton officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. COLEMAN Funeral services for the late Mary Pearl Coleman – 70 were held April 29 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness HARDEN Funeral services for the late Annette G. Harden – 75 were held April 29 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Dr. James B. Darling, Jr. officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. HOWARD Funeral services for the late Calvin Leon Howard – 58 were held April 29 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Dr. James B. Darling, Jr. officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens – Central. HUNTER Funeral services for the late Jasie B. Hunter - 90 were held May 1 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. SLADE Funeral services for the late Johnnie L. Slade – 99 were held April 27 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Min. officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens – South. SLAUGHTER Funeral services for the late Terri Jean Slaughter – 64 were held April 25 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Bishop Maurice Robinson officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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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!”
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‘Apostle Thomas is remembered for his doubting’ Question: Apostle Thomas is remembered for doubting the resurrection of the Messiah. Are there other traits about Thomas we should know? Answer: Scripture tells us that Thomas is called Didymus. Didymus is a Greek word and Thomas is Hebrew ; both mean ‘twin’. Thomas was a skilled carpenter. The Gospel of John, 11:16, shows us that Thomas was capable of great devotion and courage. The Gospel of John, 20:20-23, shows us that Thomas has the proclivity to be in the ‘wrong place at the wrong time’ when he missed the opportunity to see Jesus on that glorious Sunday evening. In John 20:24-28, Thomas needed proof that Jesus was alive again. The only way that Thomas' skepticism in Jesus' resurrection changed resulted from Thomas physically touching Him. This was followed by Thomas' confession of faith when he saw and touched Jesus' wounded body. All of the Apostles preached the word about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each had their human frailties. Thomas the Apostle preached throughout India. He is regarded as the Patron Saint of India. Thomas is the founder of today’s Saint Thomas Christians. He was martyred in India. Get involved in a spiritual based bible study group and learn about the word of God. David said in Psalms 119:105: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path’. Reverend David Deal is the senior pastor at Every Christian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Reverend Deal can be reached in care of the spiritual editor at the Westside Gazette, 545 NW Seventh Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Fla 33311, or by email at David.deal55@gmail.com
The passing of Brother Harrington Beneby Good Evening Brothers & Sisters. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Harrington Beneby, Past Master of New South Lodge #12 of Miami, FL. Details regarding his Homegoing Service are as follows: There will only be a Viewing, no Wake Service. Viewing is Friday May 5, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Jay’s Funeral Home 17420 Homestead Ave Perrine, FL 33157. Homegoing Service is Saturday May 6, 2017 at 10 A.M. at the Second Baptist Church 11111 Pinkston Drive Miami, FL 33176. We solicit your prayers for the Beneby Family as they mourn the passing of their loved one. “His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou
into the joy of thy lord.” Matthew 25:21 KJV. Sorrowfully Submitted, J. D. Scruggs
The Church Row Challenge Calling All Churches to Join Our “Church Row” At The American Cancer Society Relay For Life What is a Church Row: Churches which have formed a team and collectively participate in the relay to fight against cancer in our communities. What is Relay For Life: The fundraising branch of the American cancer Society to support resources for our fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society Welcomes Pastor Davidson & The Congregation of the New Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale. They Heard the cry, answe-
red the call, and officially registered as a team for the Relay for Life of Carter Park, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, & North Lauderdale. We are asking for your support to join our “Church Row” in the fight against Cancer! Register Your Church As A Team Today! For more information or to register your team today, please visit us at www.relayforlife.org/ carterparkfl or call Dr. Pamela Beasley-Pittman at (954) 4450244.
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Miami Dolphins celebrate Youth Football in South with announcement of day three draft picks from the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University DAVIE, FL — The Miami Dolphins announced their Day 3 picks during Rounds 5 and 6 of the NFL Draft from the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The team’s Day 3 selections – which began on Saturday, April 29 at 12 p.m. ET – celebrated youth football in South Florida with several special guests on hand. The announcements were made by Jaden Piner from the Academy Award-winning film Moonlight, Miami Dolphins Alum and American Heritage High School Head Football Coach Patrick Surtain and Miami Dolphins Alum Troy Drayton. Moonlight cast member Jaden Piner announced the selection of fifth-round pick (164th overall) guard Isaac Asiata from Utah. Piner, 13, co-starred in the movie Moonlight that won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He played the young version of Chiron’s friend Kevin and had the opportunity to walk the red carpet and attend the Oscars. Piner is a student at Norland Middle School in Miami Gardens and was joined by his cast members and drama teacher, Tanisha Cidel. Accompanying Surtain for the announcement of fifthround pick (178th overall) defensive tackle Davon Godchaux
from LSU was Miami Carol City Senior High School running back and Dolphins High School Player of the Year Nayquan Wright as well as Dolphins Team Mom of the Year Marisella Readon from the Boca Braves of the Gold Coast Pop Warner League. These three announcers were recognized throughout the 2016 NFL season by the Miami Dolphins and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) for their commitment to being leaders both on and off the field. Surtain was a second-round pick by the Dolphins in the 1998 NFL draft and played seven seasons for the team (1998-2004). He was selected to three straight Pro Bowls (2002-04) and named All-Pro in 2002 and 2003. Surtain played in 108 games for the Dolphins and had 29 interceptions and 86 passes defensed. As a coach, he helped American Heritage win the FHSAA Class 5A state championship in 2016, defeating Ponte Verde 35-33. Surtain also received the Week 14 High School Coach of the Week award and was named by the Dolphins as the Broward County High School Coach of the Year. Wright is a running back from Miami Carol City Senior High School and a member of the Chiefs’ 2016 Class 2A State
Championship team. He received recognition as the Week 5 High School Player of the Week. Only a sophomore, Wright already has scholarship offers from Alabama, Miami (Fla.), Notre Dame, Florida State and Georgia. Readon who was the Week 10 Team Mom of the Week award recipient. Readon has overcome tremendous adversity as she lost her son in early 2016, who would have been on the Tiny Mite team (7U), yet she still finds the time and energy to support her older son’s team. She is always there when you need her and the first to take the initiative and volunteer her time. Readon never misses a practice or game and is there, not only for her son, but for all the boys on the team. This year, her Jr. Pee Wee team had an influx of new players which meant new moms to the organization. She welcomed everyone with open arms and has made them feel like family. Recently, Readon was appointed to the Braves’ board as scholastic coordinator because of her commitment to the scholastic performance of her players. Drayton, who currently serves as the Dolphins Youth
Programs Manager announced sixth-round pick (194th overall) defensive tackle Vincent Taylor from Oklahoma State. Drayton was joined by the youth flag football team that represented the franchise at this year’s NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando The team
Have you seen? (Cont'd from FP) “I tried to have a conversation with her but she said she wanted to do other stuff and just didn’t want to be home.” said Ms. Wilson. Reports to the Lauderhill Police Department have proven useless. Ms. Wilson is unable to say exactly what is being done to find her daughter, although she has sent Mikayla’s picture and received counseling from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, which has since been discontinued. Lauderhill Police Department’s Detective Bureau for Missing Persons was nonresponsive to requests for comment. Therefore, the family has taken searching for Mikayla into their own hands, posting flyers around the neighborhood and enlisting Mikayla’s younger and older sister, Tyna, 14, and Diamond, 21, to scour Mikayla’s social media accounts for clues of her whereabouts. Every now and then, the family would receive calls and tips of a “Mikayla sighting” at a cornerstore or hanging at an apartment complex, but somehow she would get wind of the tip and disappear before family members arrived to convince her to come home. Understandably, this has taken an emotional toll on the entire family. “I don’t get much sleep because I am worried all the time,” admitted Ms. Wilson, “Every time I hear sirens or watch the news it is nerve wrecking.” Despite their efforts, the family has hit a wall. Mikayla’s eighteenth birthday is quickly approaching (June 9t) and Ms. Wilson fears she is attempting to hold out until she is a legal adult and can emerge from hiding, free to legally do whatever she wants. The world knows without a high school diploma or income, she would realistically not able to do much,
but Mikayla’s runaway status has proven she lacks the ability to make sound judgement. “I don’t understand how you could walk out of the house with just the clothes off your back at 17 years old,” adds Ms. Wilson, “It is very confusing.” Mikayla’s story is not particularly unique, but the confusion is the same. Like Black male youth, Black female youth walk away from home for similar reasons (restrictions, a desire for autonomy), but the reality that awaits them on the other side could not be more different. For girls, the risks are far greater, and in a strange twist of fate, they often lean heavily on their
male counterparts for protection and support, exposing them to a more frightening reality of victimization and exploitation. There are levels to this. When asked what next steps she will take, Ms. Wilson takes a long pause. “We keep looking for her,” she responded, “We keep the flyers up. What else can we do?” If you know the whereabouts of Mikayla Wilson, please contact the Lauderhill Police Department at (954) 497-4700 or The Westside Gazette at (954) 5251489.
Un-making a contented slave By Angelo C. Louw (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) “I have observed this in my experience of slavery, — that whenever my condition was improved, instead of its increasing my contentment, it only increased my desire to be free, and set me to thinking of plans to gain my freedom.” —Frederick Douglass, “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” Most people would agree that, Obama’s presidency was neither a major victory for African-Americans nor a complete failure. One thing is certain: a number of major events took place over the course of his two terms in office (from the federal lawsuits against major banks that discriminated against Black and brown homebuyers, to the shooting deaths of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Tamir Rice; to the water crisis in Flint, Mich.) that unearthed a deeper need for law enforcement reform and the dire need to address the socio-economic challenges that many young people of color face today. Civil rights activists and
Angelo Louw says that civil rights activists and scholars have questioned why living conditions for Black people barely improved during Obama’s presidency. scholars have questioned why living conditions for Black people barely improved under the leadership of our nation’s first Black president, whose campaign slogan “Yes, We Can,” rang as a promise of it— encouraging Americans to take up the task themselves, to roll up their sleeves, and to be “the change that we seek.” (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
is comprised of players who participated in the Dolphins Academy Summer Camps. Drayton played tight end for the Dolphins from 1996-99 and appeared in 55 games with 53 starts. He caught 127 passes for 1,511 yards (11.9 avg.) and eight touchdowns.He was a
second-round pick in the 1993 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams and played eight NFL seasons with three different teams. Sydney Wade, Dolphins C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , swade@dolphins.com (954) 452-7198
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Westside Gazette The words to Bob Marley’s Kaya song (Got to have Kaya now, for the rain is falling) rang true on Saturday, April 22, at Bayfront Park Amphitheater. The day was overcast with bouts of rain throughout the day and kaya smoke in the air, made the song come alive to Kaya Fest attendees. Stephen Marley, who spearheaded this event along with his brothers, wants the public to know the healing properties of Kaya aka herb/weed/marijuana. Kaya Fest commenced around April 20, which is National Weed Day and also Stephen’s birthday. Kaya Fest attendees had a marvelous time smoking freely without the fear of being arrested. This day was not only for free smoking but the day’s
theme of “Education Before Recreation� was highly promoted. Throughout the event information was given out about the benefits of Cannabis, from healing properties to even a car! As a non-smoker I wondered what the benefit of second hand smoke is! The highlight of the day was the lineup of artist. Bunji Garlin, a soca artist from Trinidad, gave a strong performance. Wyclef Jean’s, from Haiti and a former member the Fugees group, delivered an excellent performance! With one of his wellknown songs, Someone Please Call 911, Wyclef showed his versatility as a musician, performer, and multilinguistic singer. The man is crazy! Wyclef jumped from the stage into the audience and the crowd went wild!
He ran from one end of the theater to the other putting on an awesome show! Not only did he put on a grand performance but he also incorporated some politics into his act. He was magnificent! The headliners, the Marley brothers, were astounding! They first gave the younger Marleys a chance to shine, and then the rest of the brothers took center stage. Lisa from South Miami sai,d “I love the unity between the brothers when they sang together the opening song.� The opening song was, Kaya, which was sung by Ziggy, Stephen, KyMani, Julian, and Damian Marley. The performance was splendid! Ce, “I loved how the music and song was delivered without delay; they sang with soul!�
Mark from Miami Gardens stated, “This is my first Kaya Fest, the performers and audience were very respectful throughout the event, and everyone was there to enjoy the good music and entertainment.� Ziggy Marley, a personal favorite, was astounding! His performance showed why he has several Grammys. He sang a few favorites including Stir it Up and his original song Love Is My Religion. An avid attendee conveyed “The Marley brothers’ performance was very unselfish. I love how they promoted the new uprising generation. I loved their individual shine. It was epic!� This was an experience to remember! How often do you get to have history, fun, and information all in one?
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Florida Department of Transportation Project Bids will be received by the Tallahassee Office until 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, for Proposal ID T4451. The improvements consist of traffic signals, milling and resurfacing and other work along SR 708 in Palm Beach County. This is a Business Development Initiative (BDI) project, and Certification of Qualification is not required. Budget Estimate $745,882.00. Complete letting advertisement information is available at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/ cc-admin/Lettings/ Letting_Project_Info.shtm or by calling (850) 414-4000. April 27, May 4, 2017
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TAURUS-This week is a good week for remembering that without the help of your colleagues it would be impossible for you to expedite the tasks that need to be done. Cultivate relationships with those who can help you get important stuff done. Thank them graciously and celebrate with them. 12, 41, 55
SCORPIO-High physical energy means you may roar through the week. Others will have trouble keeping up so exercise your compassion muscles and be as patient as possible. Keep your best interests in mind because they serve the best for everyone around you right now. I savor the flavor of the happiness I find in others. 5, 51, 53
GEMINI-You can be very efficient this week if you set your will to the task. New ideas will occur to you as you are working steadily, so keep pencil and paper nearby to jot down your latest brilliance! 1, 8, 14
SAGITTARIUS-Charm is an extremely effective tool for you this week. Charisma works better than at any recent time especially at home. Shine brightly and let your glow work for you. Your self-image is your most effective tool. 3, 24, 43
CANCER-The forces that disrupt your life this week are not as big as they seem while you are standing close to them. Move back. See what surrounds the problem area and you’ll notice how small it is on the landscape of your life. Enjoy looking at the goodness that is all around your problems. 22, 46, 52
CAPRICORN-This week make your special interest pay off in cash. Enough of goodness for goodness sake. You’ve got bills to pay. People expect generosity from a big hearted person like you. Ask them for something in return or they’ll drain you. Intelligent information does not have to come from intelligent sources. 6, 8, 14
LEO-This is a week when you can be a singular beacon. Shine for those around you. Go inside yourself and find those rays of sunshine that others need. Sure you’re a bit touchy yourself but that’s just the situation in which you can make yourself happy by creating happiness for others. I avoid negative feelings, especially this week. 7, 8, 21
AQUARIUS-During the next few weeks be ready for surprises that await you. Don’t make any solid plans with anyone except you lover. This week will bring forth a new dimension in a special relationship. You will come upon a sensational poem that illustrates the love the two you share. The search for fun occupies my time this week. 34, 46, 55 PISCES-Stay steady in your pursuits. Temptations are all around you. Attractive pursuits abound but stay on course with what you planned to do with all the good energy that has arisen in your life. I do not allow demands to be placed on me this week. 17, 28, 31
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Westside Gazette Congratulations! Ms. Addie Sanders Owens, President Northwest Federated Womans Club, on being chosen as a 2017 Senior Hall of Fame honoree. A breakfast will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Hotel, Plantation, FL to honor her and the other nominees. Cost is $45 per person or $450 for a table of 10. Please contact Cheryl Morrow; morrow@adrcbroward.org; (954) 745-9567 for more information or to purchase tickets.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. John L. Gray Memorial/Wake will be Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 4:308 p.m. at Mount Olivet Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 649 N.W. 15th Way, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33311. Funeral Service will be Monday, May 8, 2017, 1 p.m.at First Baptist Church Piney Grove, 4699 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. 33313.
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