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Crump, NAACP, NNPA to Demonstrate after Police Brutality Incident in Florida

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Broward County Chapter of the NAACP will lead a march and rally to demand the termination and criminal prosecution of two Florida sheriff deputies who were caught on video punching a 15-year-old African American student and repeatedly slamming the child’s head against concrete pavement.

The weekend rally – a peaceful demonstration – will include the teen’s attorney, famed civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump, National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., Westside Gazette Publisher Bobby Henry and Broward (Cont’d on page 5)

The Honeymoon is Over Sheriff reprimands commissioner:

“I will not stand here and be lectured to…”

By Perry Busby

BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF GREG TONY

The honeymoon between Sheriff Greg Tony and Broward County leaders is officially over.

Tony declared as much in a heated exchange at the Tamarac City Commission Meeting on April 24.

While he didn’t come right out and say, ‘It’s over’, Tony’s defiant response to Commissioner Marlon

Bolton left many leaders and community activists believing that is indeed the case. During the exchange Tony stated forcefully, “I will not stand here and be lectured to about the laws of investigative practices because no one up there has the experience that I have, or my staff. So, sir, you’re out of line with the context of what you’re demanding from me and I

won’t accept it.”

Tony was attending the meeting at the invitation of Commissioner E. Mike Gelin. It would be his first chance to address city leaders since 15-year-old DeLucca “Lucca” Rolle was brutally attacked by three white deputies in a local McDonald’s parking lot.

In the video, a BSO deputy confronts Lucca (Cont’d on page 9)

By Lena H. Sun

The circumstances surrounding Shelby’s tragic death were revealed in a Facebook post from Huntsville’s local LGBTQ+ pride organization, Rocket City Pride. Huntsville is known as Rocket City due to its association with U.S. space missions.

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At least 704 people in the United States have been sickened this year by measles, the highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease, according to a new report released Monday morning, April 29 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s the greatest number of cases in a single year in 25 years and represents a huge setback for public health after measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. More than 500 of the people infected were not vaccinated. Sixty-six people have been hospitalized, including 24 individuals who had pneumonia. More than one-third of the cases are children younger than five.

The biggest and longest-lasting outbreaks are in New York’s Rockland County and Brooklyn, centered in ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities.

Despite the evidence, the anti-vaccination movement is gaining strength.

There have been 13 outbreaks reported in 2019, accounting for 663 cases, or 94 percent of all cases. The CDC defines an outbreak as three or more cases. Half of those outbreaks were associated with close-knit religious or cultural communities that were under vaccinated, accounting for 88 percent of all cases.

In response to the record number of cases this year, New York City has imposed a mandatory vaccination order, and Rockland County has mandated that anyone with measles must avoid public spaces or face a $2,000-a-day fine. And in California, hundreds of college students were quarantined last week after one student with measles attended classes on three days while contagious at the University of California at Los Angeles, and another contagious person spent hours at the library of California State

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Tifanny Burks and Chanice Lee, activists with Black Lives Matter Alliance of Broward, led a community forum to address the viral police beating of Delucca Rolle, a 15-year-old Black boy in Tamarac.

The meeting took place in Oakland Park at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Lauderdale. The organization is hosting a march & rally this Sunday beginning at 3pm at the African American Library and Research Center; more details can be found on Page 4.

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A Los Angeles County Department of Public Health poster lists the symptoms of measles. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)

Nigel Shelby (left) killed himself after he was subjected to anti-gay bullying in Huntsville, Alabama, his family says. Shelby was 15 years old. The state of Alabama provides no legal protections for LGBTQ+ high school students.

If you or anybody you know is depressed or considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 or The Trevor Project on 1-866-488-7386.

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Who will work the garden so the weeds won’t take over?

“And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Luke 10:2(NAS)

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. While contemplating the future plans for my backyard garden, I noticed how the weeds had overgrown some areas and yet other areas were not so overrun. Some vegetables were able to muscle their way through the killer-like spider web created by overrun uneatable vegetation.

The tomatoes, bell peppers, collard greens and carrots were still doing well and not bothered by the weeds. The frail and delicate lettuce of several varieties gave way to the hardy wild flowers. These wild flowers could fool the average person into thinking just that- that they were wild flowers.

Even though they added some unique and distinct beauty, these weeds-unlike dandelion greens or rabbit tobacco, were not good for human consumption because they skunked on flavor and I’m sure they would not settle to well on the stomach.

So, now I toyed with the (Cont’d on page 11)

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The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these contributions made by Broward County students in our Jr. Photojournalism Program.

Don’t be silence about police brutality

(Photo credit: Will Turnage)

SGA can affect change

This week there has been a lot of police brutality going on towards teens in the community and now the news is starting to hit home right here in Broward County.

This past week I have seen at least three incidents on the news about the police applying too much force towards teens who are either just watching or trying to help.

I’m pretty sure there are many other Leja Williams, 14 ways law enforcement was taught to deal with incidents like these rather than applying so much force and treating young people like trash.

Law enforcement is supposed to help and bring peace, not create more problems and hate into the community.

in the life of students

Layla Davidson, 13

On April 26, 2019, the Broward County Association of Student Councils (BCASC) held its annual convention at Pompano Beach High School (PBHS).

There were many Broward County schools that participated in this event.

It was a very important experience for me and many other students.

At this event, we learned about sexual abuse, human trafficking, college, and how to improve your Student Government Association

(SGA).

This was a very interesting and informative event.

I believe participation in Student Council and Student Government Association is very important for me so that I can affect change in my school and other schools.

Brielle Henry, 10

While rehearsing for our upcoming Fashion Show and Cultural Expo, Mr. Kent Benjamin (Co-Director of Village Life FL) exercised with some of the little kids.

During practice, many of the children began to play around, but he found a way to help them with their boredom by teaching them how to do a squat, push-ups and race around in the grass.

Plantation High School Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders Chapter Wins Regional & State Brain Bowl Competition Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders (MTL), students from Plantation High School competed in the Florida Education Fund’s 34th Annual Brain Bowl Competition, winning both the regional and state-wide awards. The students competed on February 16, 2019 at the local and regional Atlantic Coast Conference Brain Bowl Competition held at the Urban League of Broward County. They excelled in the Black History & Culture section which is designed to educate youth about the role and contributions of African Americans and other minorities in the United States through the study of college-level literary and historical works that help improve analytical reading skills.

After taking top honors at the regional event, six students travelled to Tampa, Florida on March 22 to compete in the statewide competition. In addition to showcasing their knowledge of Black History and Culture, the MTL team consisted of the following Plantation High School students: Naelie Louis Pierre, Nephtalie Louis Pierre, Layten Rorie, Yvenson Eliezer, Bianca Charles and Yashema Rueben, all of whom spent three days and two nights in Tampa attending the National Achievers Society Youth Summit. Each student received several prizes for their winning participation including laptops provided

by Coca Cola Florida, an $800 book scholarship and the opportunity to choose from a variety of state and private four-year scholarships.

“Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders, students approach challenges with the intention of overcoming obstacles and winning the prize. This winning attitude was on full display during the regional and statewide completion!” said Fania Desinord, Academic and Brain Bowl Coach for MTL at Plantation High. Thanks to the support of the MTL Coordinator Randy Scott and the entire MTL team, Plantation High School’s MTL chapter demonstrated the educational excellence of Broward County Public School students.

Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders is a peer-to-peer mentoring and student leadership program that serves youth who are at risk of not graduating from high school. MTL operates at 29 elementary, middle and high schools.

Women of Excellence

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

Applications Open for David E. and Mary J. Pollard Scholarship for STEM and Teacher Education Students David E. and Mary J. Pollard came to Florida A&M University (FAMU) as students. Now, decades later, they are still leaving a mark at their alma mater. Through the David E. and Mary J. Pollard Scholarship, each year a scholarship is awarded to a STEM or Teacher Education student in their senior year.

It was a lifelong dream of the Pollards to invest in the education of thriving FAMU students.

Students can apply for the David E. and Mary J. Pollard

Scholarship by logging into the University’s scholarship portal at famuscholarships.com. The portal opened for the 20192020 academic year on April 15, 2019 and will remain open until May 31, 2019.

Nursing student Sasha Wright is the first recipient of the Pollard Scholarship. She received $3,750 for the fall semester and $3750 for the spring semester. Raised by a single mother, Wright works tirelessly to be a role model for her nine younger siblings.

Though she struggled to

maintain her coursework with a 45-minute commute to and from campus, she managed to earn a 3.2 GPA. While her hard work was paying off, the reality of the increasing intensity of her program forced her and her family to consider the possibility of Wright getting a job to help relieve the financial burden.

Soon afterward, she received news that she would be the first to receive the David E. and Mary J. Pollard Scholarship.

“Receiving this scholarship allowed me to get housing

closer to campus and canceled the [financial] burden on my family,” Wright said. She now has more time to take advantage of the resources available on campus and has even seen an improvement in her grades. In October 2018, Wright had the opportunity to meet and thank the Pollards’ elder daughter, Dr. Stephanie L. Foster.

Foster described Wright as possessing “a unique combination of scholarship, demeanor, and purpose consistent with the ideals envisioned of Pollard scholarship recipients.”

Wright is grateful for the generosity of the Pollard family and she hopes to pay it forward one day. Following in the footsteps of the Pollards, she wants to establish her own scholarship for future FAMU nursing students, especially those who, like her, are first-generation college students.

About FAMU Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, founded on October 3, 1887, began classes with fifteen

Sasha Wright, Pollard Scholarship Recipient

David E. and Mary J. Pollard

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Beverly and Brother Ben Ferguson

Congratulations to our own

Beverly ‘Pinkie’ Ferguson who is the Senior Director for Community Affairs of George’s Pacific, LLC.

What is a woman of excellence? Women of excellence are those who exemplify the stature, poise, and grace that categorize The Essence of Womanhood, all the while maintaining the delicate balance of fillling the roles of Helpmate, Mother, Teacher, and Professional. In character, in manner and in style, we believe you embody virtues of not only excellence but self-confidence and dignity as well. We celebrate you for your personal code of ethics, exceptional courage, unwavering conviction and extraordinary grace.

It is truly an honor to induct you into our society of Women of Excellence. Congratulations on being named a 2019 Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine and Atlanta Daily World Women of Excellence honoree!

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) today awarded 14 grants totaling $98,000 to more than 20 faculty members to conduct research on marijuana as it impacts diverse minority communities. This research is a component of the University’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI), which was launched in response to the Florida Legislature’s funding allocation to educate “minorities about marijuana for medical use and the impact of the unlawful use of marijuana on minority communities.” As part of the 2017 legislation, FAMU receives $10 for every $75 identification card purchased by individuals approved to buy medical marijuana.

MMERI Director Peter Harris, JD. says, “when it comes to Florida’s diverse minority communities, this is a critical initiative. FAMU is unique in this space and our research will guide policy in Florida.

We are fortunate that the Florida Legislature understands the vital role FAMU can play.”

MMERI Research Chair and Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences, Cynthia Hughes-Harris, Ph.D. says, “As the use of both prescribed and illegal marijuana becomes more prevalent in our society, many questions have arisen as to how marijuana can and should be used. These questions are particularly important to marijuana use in minority communities. The primary approach to answering these questions is through formal research processes conducted by experienced researchers. FAMU is particularly qualified to address these issues due

Ilhan Omar/Courtesy Muslimgirl.com Cynthia Hughes-Harris, Ph.D., (left) MMERI research Chair and Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences and Peter Harris, JD, (right) MMERI Director

Trump, Media Assaults on Omar a New Low for American Politics

to the talents and skills of FAMU faculty, as researchers and as educators, combined with our understanding of the target communities throughout the state of Florida.”

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The Untold Stories of Blacks in Business Business is much on our minds at The HistoryMakers. Not only are we in the midst of assembling the nation’s largest repository of video oral history on the subject of Blacks in business, but PBS recently aired An Evening with Ken Chenault, which is airing again this week along with our premiere of BOSS, the two-hour long feature of the Black experience in business. BOSS has received rave reviews including one from Mary Wilson of The Supremes who noted, “It was riveting I could not take my eyes off it.” While BOSS represents an important start, it is by no means comprehensive. There are many, many stories within The HistoryMakers archive and still more that have not been documented.

Consider the following: While most Black businesses showed surprising growth and diversity leading up to the Civil War, what enabled their success was the Black participation in the banking system. Leading into the early twentieth century, Black-owned insurance companies, caterers, funeral homes and burial services were among the emerging industries for Black entrepreneurs including John Merrick who founded North Carolina Mutual Life in 1899 to become the nation’s largest Black insurance company, and Alonzo Franklin Herndon, who was born a slave and made his fortune as a barber and then as a real estate investor. He ultimately purchased a failing mutual aid society and turned it into the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. The late former CEO of Atlanta Life Financial Group, Ronald Brown recalled, “Alonzo Franklin Herndon, who was a former slave, had what was then referred to as the finest barbershop in the Southeast, and all of his customers were white. And they did not even know that Mr. Herndon owned the barbershop. They thought he worked there. And to make them feel comfortable, he actually would enter through the back door of his own establishment.”

Coupled with white resistance and the global economic collapse during the Great Depression, Black businesses were hit particularly hard. What followed were some of the greatest Black entrepreneurs like A.G. Gaston, who owned a number of businesses and played a significant role in the struggle to integrate Birmingham in 1963. Real estate entrepreneur and civil rights activist Joe Dickson remembered how Gaston gave him $200 a week so he could study and pass the bar exam. Entrepreneur Comer Joseph Cottrell recalled his father’s advice to Gaston to start an insurance company, “He met A.G. Gaston, Continue reading online at:

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The St. Luke Penny Savings Bank in Richmond was one of the first Black-owned banks in the United States. (National Park Service; Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site)

American politics appears to have hit a new low.

According to reports, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has beefed up security following the vicious attacks she’s received and even news reports that paint her as un-American.

What’s worse, the attacks stem from tweets made against her by President Donald Trump.

“The criticisms of Congresswoman Omar, what Trump has been saying about her, is reprehensible,” said New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, a Democratic presidential candidate.

“It is trafficking in Islamophobia, and should be condemned by everyone,” Booker said.

One of the first Muslim women to serve in Congress, Omar has come under repeated attack from the president and others, including Fox News as a result of her questioning America’s relationship with Israel.

“We will never forget,” Trump tweeted in all-capital letters recently,

attaching a video that spliced together comments Omar made with footage of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.

Some media favorable to the president have also attacked Omar and despite death threats made against her, Trump has continued his assault by calling her –without any supporting evidence and against her denials – “anti-Semitic,” and “antiIsrael.”

Booker noted that Trump has also attacked other African American women leaders like California Rep. Maxine Waters.

“The kind of language this president uses, especially about Black women in power, is toxic,” Booker said.

That Trump claims he’s not racist isn’t satisfactory, Booker said.

“It’s not enough to say, I’m not a racist. We must all be anti-racist,” he said.

The rhetoric by Trump and his allies against Omar have resulted in the Senator ramping up security, particularly as she’s received death threats.

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EVENTS THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE RECOGNIZE MAY AS

LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH Event Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce in Partnership with Broward County Public Schools presents Get Listed Expanding Opportunities in Government & Beyond, Wednesday, May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., at City of Lauderdale Lakes Muliti-Purpose Room 4340 N.W. 36 St., Lauderdale,Lakes, Fla.

Brunch

Let’s brunch for a purpose.

Enjoy delicious food & old school music while we raise funds for women on their cancer journey. Janice Hayes will be the MC & Dr. Rosalind Osgood will be the speaker. The theme is One Sisterhood: We Shine Brighter Together. Two Sisters Connection Mother’s Day Brunch, Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 10:30am until 1:30pm at Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation, FL 33317. Call more details and cost (954) 881-8375.

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

Free 5 Week Tobacco Cessation Seminar at Broward Regional Health Planning Council, 200 Oakwood Lane Suite 200, Hollywood, Fla. - Group meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Every Mondays for 6 weeks ends May 6, 2019.

To register or for more info contact Nova Southeastern University AHSC Tobacco Cessation Program at (954) 262-1580.

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Put On Purple Show support of those who suffer from the brutal impact of Lupus Events

Collier City May events: All events Jan Moran Collier City Learning, 2800 N.W. Ninth Ct., Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7670. * Oasis: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013, Wednesday, May 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. * Oasis - Introduction to Publisher 2013. * Haitian Flag Day Celebration, Wednesday, May 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. *Family Lit Universe, Wednesday, May 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Event

2019 Synergy Summit for Cultural & Heritage Tourism, Thursday, May 9-11 at Signature Grand, 6900 SR-84 Davie, Fla.

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

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Friends of the 2650 Sistruk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 3576282.

- Friday, May 3 - #DestinationFridays -Haiti. For adults 21 and up. Fridays.Broward. org - Ready for College Workshop Saturdays, May 4, 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (May 4: The Essays, Resume Writing and Letters of Recommendation Workshop (May 18: The Scholarship and Naviance Workshop. Limited seating call (954) 357-6209.

- Know Your History/Trivia, Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. kids ages 5-12 and teens ages 12-18.

- Matter of Blance (8) weeks: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Reggae Reel: Moments in Music now thru Saturday, May 4.

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

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

- Adulting 101: Miltary Genealogy, Saturday, May 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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

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

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

Vice Mayor Dale V.C. Holness community events: - Community Cleanup, Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lafayette Hart Park, 2851 N.W. Eight Rd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call Lahoma Scarlette at (954) 357-5797.

- FunNFit Summer, Free Summer Recreation Program 2019 for ages 6-17 Monday 17 thru Friday, Aug. 9 (closed Fourth of July) from 9 a.m. to 5 Program from 8-9 a.m.

- Early Dropoff and from 5-6 - Late Pickup. Space is limited.

Yard Sale

Book Fair

Yard Sale everything must go! home decorations, clothes, shoes, jewelry and much more, Saturday, May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2840 S.W. Third St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Miami Book Fair Miami Dade College, Little Haiti Book Festival, Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 N.E. 59 Terr., Miami, Fla. Free and open to the community. Reading, discussion, writing workshops, dance music performances, Caribbean cuisine, activities and free books for kids.

Rays of Fortitude invites you to join us for our Ninth Annual Bowl 4 A Cure for Lupus, Sunday, May 19 at Sparez Bowling Center, Davie, Fla., registration at 3 p.m., and bowling. For additiona info call (954) 2707468 or email raysofforitude@ aol.com

Events

Broward County Library eNews Events Director’s Book Club: May/ June Title: The Library Book

by Susan Orlean.

- Monday, May 6 at 1 p.m., at African-American Research Libary and Cultural Center - Monday, May 20 at 1 p.m., at Main Libary.

- Tuesday, May 28 at 1 p.m., at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library.

• 10 Days of Connection @ Stirling Road Library will be held between May 1 and May 10.

• The Art of the Book: Celebrating the 25 Anniversary of the Bienes Book donation exhibit through May 29 at Main Library.

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

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

Submission will be accepted through Friday, May 31.

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

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

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

Yard Sale

Dillard Class of 1971 hosting a Community Yard Sale, Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Black Firefighter’s Hall, 1621 Sistrunk Blvd., (NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Vendor spaces are available contact John at (954) 709-7893.

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What’s Happening in Dania Beach

* Art In The Hall, Second Saturday every month in City Hall from 5 to 8:30 p.m. * The City of Dania Beach is uniting as a community to raise lung cancer awareness by turning TURQUOISE!, Thursday, May 9. * Dania Beach PATCH Peoples Access To Community Horticulture Mobile Farmer’s Market LA Lee YMCA, Wednesday, May 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m,, at 408 N.W. 14 Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 50 off Florida Produce with SNAP/EBT. * 2019 Summer Camp Program at Frost Park June 10 - Aug. 9. For more info call (954) 924-3690. * Register NOW, DB Dolphins Dania Beach Youth Football & Cheerleading for ages 5-14. For more info call (954) 924-3838. * Now Hiring. How to apply for a position: The City of Dania Beach encourages online application. daniabeachfl. gov/jobs

Discussion

Analyze. Discuss. Do Health Services Planning Committee, Friday, May 31 at 10 a.m., at Broward Regional Health Planning Council, 200 Oakwood Lane, Suite 100 Hollywood, Fla.

Miramar Today

*Crime Prevention Academy For Business, now thru Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more info call (954) 602-4351 or email ohall@miramarpd.org * The City of Miramar Recapturing the Vision: Past, Present and Future, Thursday, May 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. * Super Bowl 2020 Needs Volunteers! * Miramar Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers invites you to The Second Annual Mother’s Day Celebration at 6 p.m., at Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Pl., Miramar, Fla. For more info call (954) 602-3154 or (954) 602-3157. * Conversations with Mayor Messam, Wednesday, May 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 9977 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, Fla. *Mayor Wayne Messam’s Summer Technology Boot Camp, Free Exclusive Information Technology Cyber Security Bootcamp for Miramar-area High School Students - Lunch included, Monday, June 17 thru Friday,m June 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at TechLaunch at Florida Vocational Institute, 3520 Enterprise Way, Miramar, Fla. * Mayor Wayne Messam & The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce presents Ayiti Celebrates, Sunday, May 5 door open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m., at 2400 Civic Center Plaza, Miramar, Fla. For tickets and additional info call (954) 602-4500. * Miramar PD Wants resident to stay safe on all - Terrain Vehicles * Miramar Summer Camp Registration is Open.

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Lawmakers Announce Creation of Environmental Justice Caucus Group will Raise Awareness, Address Issues

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@ StacyBrownMedia On Earth Day, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tom Carper (DDE) announced the creation of the Senate’s first-ever Environmental Justice Caucus to call Congress’ attention to the many environmental justice issues affecting our nation.

The caucus will raise awareness of the many environmental and pollution issues that have created public health challenges, which disproportionately impact low income communities and

Black Men Still Incarcerated at Disproportionate Levels The result is a continuing cycle of poverty and incarceration that has a devastating impact on families for generations. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

“That should not be the case. I’m excited to co-found this caucus and confront this public health challenge, and I want to thank my EPW colleagues Senators Tammy Duckworth (left) and Cory Booker (center) for their dedicated leadership,” said Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) (right).

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Nigel Shelby A Tribute to the Alabama High School Student Shelby’s Family Has Already Surpassed Its Goal The group said, “We are heartbroken over the death of Nigel Shelby, a 15-year-old Freshman at Huntsville High School. Nigel took his life because he was bullied for being gay. There are no words that can be said to make sense of this devastating news.” That post was published on April 20 and included a link to a GoFundMe page that has been set up to help to pay for Shelby’s funeral. At the time of writing, the page has raised close to $15,000. The original goal of the crowdfunding page was $10,000. The blurb for the page simply reads, “Help Us Raise Money For Nigel Gone Too Soon.” A candlelight vigil was held for Shelby at University Park/Northridge on April 21.

Shelby’s mother thanked those who donated in a Facebook post. She wrote in part, “Everyone one for this amazing blessing and I want you to know I am humble and truly grateful. Even though

I cannot thank all of you one by one just know I know who each and every one of you are and my heart feels a little less empty knowing you all are here.”

An Alabama Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Graves Said in Response to Shelby’s Death: ‘Liberty Guns Bible Trump BBQ: That’s My Kind of LGBT’ #NigelShelby took his life because he was bullied for being gay. Then the Madison County Deputy Sheriff Jeff Graves made homophobic comments on the post. I am disgusted by my hometown. #HuntsvilleAL Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Graves has been suspended from duty after he commented on a local TV station’s Facebook post regarding Shelby’s death. Graves wrote in the comment, “Liberty Guns Bible Trump BBQ That’s my kind of LGBTQ I’m seriously offended that there is such a thing as this movement. Society cannot and should except this behavior. I have a right to be offended and will always be offended by this fake movement which requires no special attention by persons Continue reading online at: thewestsidegazette.com

Crump, NAACP, NNPA to Demonstrate from Front Page County NAACP leaders.

“We cannot become desensitized to the brutality visited upon our young black men and women,” said Chavis, who’s also a civil rights activist who worked under Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “In addition to reporting news, the NNPA, a trade association representing the 215 African American newspapers and media companies around the country, is also a voice for civil rights,” Chavis said.

Further, as the trusted source for news and information in the African American community, the NNPA should be at the forefront in informing its readers about all that affects them, Henry said.

“It’s important for us to remember where we came from and this is galvanizing and communicating on a level where we are all involved and this is such an important issue,” said Henry. “We need to realize that this concerns us, and we should not wait for the white media to tell us about our community and when something happens, they should be coming to us for that information,” he said.

Delucca “Lucca” Rolle, a student at J.P. Taravella High School, was accused of aggravated assault against an officer, but the charge made “no sense,” prosecutors said.

A cell phone video captured Broward County Sheriff’s deputies pepper-spraying, tackling and punching a group of teens last week outside a McDonald’s near the school.

The video shows deputies take Rolle down, with one deputy banging Rolle’s forehead into the pavement and punching him in the head, while another deputy helped restrain and handcuff him.

Rolle, one of two teens who were arrested, reportedly suffered a broken nose in the encounter.

Deputy Christopher Krickovich and Sgt. Greg LaCerra were both suspended by the Sheriff’s office after the video was released, though, originally, they were placed on restricted assignment.

The Broward State Attorney’s Office said it has begun investigating the deputies’ actions and prosecutors decided not to file charges against Rolle.

Rolle’s family also has hired Crump, who said he wants the deputies involved to face criminal charges.

Crump noted that the two arrested teens are black, while all three deputies seen in the cellphone video are white.

“Rolle was a teen beaten by deputies after he picked up a cellphone that fell out of the pocket of a black boy who was being arrested,”

from Front Page

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The fact that African Americans make up a disproportionate amount of the United States’ prison population remains a defining characteristic of the nation’s criminal justice system, and though the latest numbers from the U.S. Sentencing Commission show a gradual change, many organizations said it’s still cause for alarm.

The most recent available report shows that African Americans comprise only about 12 percent of the total population in America, but still represent 33 percent of the federal and state prison population.

By contrast, 64 percent of American adults are white, but just 30 percent of those individuals are locked up.

It’s statistics like those that have some organizations and media outlets trying to get to the bottom of why America continues to lock up African Americans, particularly Black men. (The Vera Institute have continued to write about this issue and CNN now has a series called “The Redemption Project with Van Jones,” which

airs Sundays at 9 p.m.)

According to the most recent U.S. Sentencing Report, which analyzed data over five years from 2012 to 2016, black men serve sentences that are on average 19.1 percent longer than those for white men with similar crimes.

Without considering all of the facts involved per case, some might argue that criminal history and other mitigating circumstances come into play when a judge imposes a sentence – regardless of color.

However, the Commission’s report also debunks that view.

“Violence in an offender’s criminal history does not appear to contribute to the sentenced imposed,” according to the authors of the Commission’s study.

When accounting for violence in an offender’s past, black men received sentences that were on average 20.4 percent longer than that of white men, the report noted.

The nonprofit Sentencing Project found that Black men are nearly six times as likely as white men to be incarcerated and for Black men in their 30s, one in every 10 are in prison or jail on any given day.

Though the gap is closing presumably because of

Crump said.

“In response, the deputies “peppersprayed, brutally beat, and arrested him,” said Crump, who represented the family of Michael Brown, a 17-year-old AfricanAmerican, who was shot and killed by police in Ferguson, Mo. Crump also represented the family of Trayvon Martin, who in 2012 was killed by George Zimmerman, a white neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford, Fla. The encounter between Rolle and the deputies happened outside McDonald’s, a frequent after-school hangout spot.

At one point, Krickovich and LaCerra went to arrest a student — not Rolle — who had been warned not to trespass at the shopping center, according to a Sheriff’s report.

Crump said “Starting now, we will seek justice through every avenue possible for Lucca and his family. The actions on the video by the officers against Delucca are unconscionable.”

The hashtag #JusticeForLucca has been trending on Twitter.

Rolle’s supporters plan a peaceful rally Saturday afternoon at Hampton Pines Park in North Lauderdale, with attendees encouraged to wear red. Rolle was wearing a red shirt on the day of his arrest.

“We need to make sure we convey the message that the only crime committed on that day was not from the young man, the black children that were there, but from the two deputies and the way they manhandled those kids,” said local NAACP President Marsha Ellison.

“Police brutality and what we consider child abuse will not be tolerated, certainly with our kids who are equally as important as those in other communities,” Ellison said.

She’s also calling for the termination and prosecution of the deputies.

“We want the sheriff to hold them accountable and for them to be terminated, meaning they don’t have the opportunity to do this to anyone else while in a [sheriff’s] uniform,” Ellison said.

“We are wary of the state Attorney’s Office in their investigation. It could be one year sometimes two and they’ll try and wait until this dies down and close the case,” she said.

“That’s not good enough. A suspension is not good enough. These children are traumatized, emotionally damaged. The 2020 election is coming where we get to choose a new sheriff and new states Attorney. We’re tired of this.

Enough is enough.”

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By Lucius Gantt Many American registered voters are super excited about the long list of Democratic and Republican candidates that are seeking to become the 46th President of the United States.

At least two or three Republicans and over twenty Democrats will be asking you for your love, support, campaign contributions and your votes constantly until the primary and general election days are upon us.

The candidates for President and candidates for every other elected office will be telling you in person and via political advertising about how your government and your life will be so much better with them as your public servants.

Well, on major issues like health care, education, taxes, tort reform, infrastructure, judicial reform, equal rights, immigration, foreign affairs

and so forth, opposing political sides never win and they never lose!

Why? Because lobbyists and others that influence politics and elections know they will be without high paying contracts and lobbying jobs if major issues are resolved by a true and good relationship of all elected officials to do the

Is there More to Teaching and Learning Than Testing?

When diverse students are allowed to utilize their talents and skills, they often become selfmotivated, because they feel affirmed, valued, and respected.

By Barbara D. Parks-Lee, Ph.D., CF, NBCT (ret.), NNPA ESSA Awareness Campaign Teaching is a multi-faceted calling for many and an occupation for some, but how can teaching and learning effectiveness be measured without testing?

There must be some way—or ways—to measure what and whether students are learning, and teachers are teaching. Rigor, high standards, curriculum design, learning and teaching styles, and external demands all must be considered in any teaching and learning situation, regardless of location and resources.

As the teaching population becomes more monocultural and the school-aged population

right thing.

So, even if legislation is passed that gives each side of an issue a tiny bit of what they want, the lobbyists can go back to the unions, the bankers, the insurers, the builders, the educators, the doctors, the hospitals, liberals, conservatives, Blacks, Latinos, whites and other interest groups and say, “Just pay me a little more money and I’ll fight harder next legislative session and I’ll definitely get you what you want!”

Instead of running to candidates that promise you a pot of political gold at the end of the legislative rainbow, what the people need are political candidates and political representatives that will tell American residents and voters the truth!

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James Byrd’s Killer Didn’t Deserve the

Death Penalty

By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor Killing is wrong. Killing Black people because they are Black is even more wrong. Lynching Black people is exponentially wrong. So why was I opposed to the state-imposed killing of John William King, the despicable murderer of James Byrd, Jr.? I happen to think that there are worse things that can happen to you than death. The now 44-year old King could have gotten a sentence of life in prison and lived miserably there for the rest of his life. In some ways, death is salvation for him.

Imagine being relatively healthy with nothing to look forward to? Just sitting there, in jail, surrounded by the Black people your white supremacist self-purports to hate. That might be torture worse than death.

The Democrats are Confused and Convoluted with

By Roger Caldwell

Mueller’s Report

The Democrats have been waiting for the Mueller Report, and many thought this report would resolve much of the confusion with the direction the party would take. But instead of making things easier for the party, it created a bigger divide.

“The problem for Democrats is that the report, while damning and shocking in parts, was not a death blow for Trump – and that mixed message threatens to split the party,” says reporter Janet Hook of the LA Times.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland see no point in starting House impeachment proceedings that would die in the Senate. So, all the excitement with the release of the Mueller Report is just another congressional report that is not going to change anything. Thirty million dollars and two years of investigative work, and the Republicans and President Trump are feeling pretty good how things worked out for them.

Everyone in the country who follows politics knows there aren’t enough votes in the Senate to convict the president. Ninety percent of Republicans support President Trump and they will stick with him through thick and thin.

“This is unbelievably disappointing,” Jon Favreau, a former speechwriter for past President Obama, tweeted upon learning that Hoyer had declared impeachment proceedings not worth it. “Even if you don’t ultimately pursue impeachment proceedings, why on earth would you say this today?” Some Democrats are torn between the two sides of the argument.

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Experts: ‘Jury of your Peers’ Rarely Applies to African Americans

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THIS WAY TO THE

By Oscar H. Blayton

GREAT EGRESS

In mid-19th century New York City, at the corner of Broadway and Ann Street, stood Barnum’s American Museum. The museum was a popular tourist attraction, due principally to the ability of its owner, P.T. Barnum, to advertise and attract the public.

The museum charged 25 cents for admission and boasted possession of the trunk of a tree under which Jesus and his disciples sat. It also had on display a “Feejee Mermaid,” which in truth was the upper body of a small monkey sewn to the back half of a large fish. But as scandalous as these frauds were, they did not compare to the “Great Egress.”

Throughout the museum, signs were posted directing visitors to the Great Egress. The prominence of the signs generated curiosity and visitors followed them not realizing that “egress” meant “exit.”

Eventually the signs led to a door that deposited the curious on the street and locked behind them. And the hapless visitors had to pay another quarter if they wanted to gain re-entry.

Because of these hoaxes, P.T. Barnum is closely associated with the saying: “There’s a sucker born every minute.”

Today, there is another huckster giving New Yorkers a bad name. The United States government has a chief executive who has neither a sense of morality nor an understanding of the rule of law. Having lived his entire life in an entitled bubble, Donald Trump never had to answer to anyone except, perhaps, his father. The Trump organization under Donald Trump has always been an autocracy, where the law always has been whatever he said it was.

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becomes more multicultural, teaching materials, beliefs, and techniques tend to rely too heavily on standardized

tests and testing materials.

In order for education to capitalize on the strengths and talents of learners and the

skills and professionalism of their teachers, what kinds of additional progress measures might be employed?

Different kinds of professional development programs and materials may be needed to provide more sufficient and culturally responsive information about the teaching and learning process.

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The right to a jury trial is a hallmark of the American criminal justice system and defendants generally have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers. (Photo: iStockPhoto / NNPA)

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia If accused of a crime, American justice supposedly guarantees the right to a trial in front of a “jury of your peers.”

However noble the idea might be in theory, many legal experts acknowledge that, due to systemic racism, having a jury of your peers is often just an illusion.

For African Americans, systemic racism in the criminal justice system has greatly contributed to mass incarceration, partly because Blacks are more likely to be profiled, pulled over by police, searched, and arrested, according to legal experts.

Once arrested, African Americans also are more likely to be detained prior to their hearing, which could take months.

“Jury selection creates another concern,” said Charlotte, N.C.-based Attorney Darlene Harris.

“When a juror is unable to relate to a person accused of a crime, the defendant is more likely to face stiffer penalties, up to and including life in prison,” said Harris, who after trying a Continue reading online at: www.thewestsidegazette.com

Most Americans Reject Trump’s “America First” Policy

By Lawrence Wittner

As president, Donald Trump has leaned heavily upon what he has called an “America First” policy. This nationalist approach involves walking away from cooperative agreements with other nations and relying, instead, upon a dominant role for the United States, undergirded by military might, in world affairs.

Nevertheless, as numerous recent opinion polls reveal, most Americans don’t support this policy.

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New Mount Olive Baptist Church 400 N.W. 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale 33311 (954) 463-5126 ● Fax: (954) 525-9454 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor

WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY

Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School ............................................................................ 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Noonday Service .................................. 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ............................................ 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................... 7:00 p.m.

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Williams Memorial CME “PRAYER IS THE ANSWER” Rev. Cal Hopkins (M.Div) Senior Pastor/Teacher 644-646 NW 13th Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33311 (954) 462-5711(Ministry Office Line) (954) 462-8222(Pastor’s Direct Line) Email: wm_cme@bellsouth.net ( Church} pastorCal50@yahoo.com (Pastor)

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.

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Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church

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2251 N.W. 22nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 P.O. BOX 122256, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (954) 733-3285 * Fax: (954) 733-9231 Email: mountnebobaptist@bellsouth.net

Reverend Jimmy L. English PASTOR

Rev. Danny L. McKenzie, Sr. Senior 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"

WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY

Sunday .............................................................................. 7:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sunday School .................................................................................... 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday Night Bible Study .............................................................. 7:00 p.m.

Fifth Sunday ..................................................................................... 10:00 a.m.

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Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1161 NW 29th Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33311 (954) 581-0455 ● Fax: (954) 581-4350 www.mtzionmbc1161.com

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

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

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

Communion Service (1st Sunday) ........................................................................... 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting .......................................................................... 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study .................................................................................. 7:00 p.m.

Saturday (2nd & 4th) Christian Growth & Orientation .................................. 8:30 a.m.

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New Birth Baptist Church The Cathedral of Faith International Bishop Victor T. Curry, M.Min., D.Div.

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

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10 a.m.

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ORDER OF SERVICES Sunday Worship ........................................................ 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES Worship Service ..................................................................... 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Fifth Sunday ONLY .................................................................................... 10 a.m.

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James C. Boyd Funeral Home BATTLE Funeral services for the late Jereline Elaine Battle – 83 were held April 27 at St John United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Pastor Simon Osunlana officiating.

BELMER Funeral services for the late Minnie Karen Belmer – 57.

CORBETT Funeral services for the late Dorothy Cynthia Corbett – 83 were held April 23 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Dr Marcus D. Davidson officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central).

GARY Funeral services for the late Mother Evelyn H. Gary – 79 were held April 27 at True Tabernacle Church of God with Elder Frederick E. Gary officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

JONES Funeral services for the late Mother Varn Ceal Janes – 84 were held April 27 at Community Church of God with Elder Willie Taylor officiating.

Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central).

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In Memoriam:

John Singleton Dead at 51

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia

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Funeral services for the late Daying Li – 45.

MCKENZIE Funeral services for the late John Davis McKenzie – 81 were held April 27 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Bishop Grantis Poole officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WILLIAMS Funeral services for the late Kenneth V. Williams – 55 were held April 25 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Bishop Julian C. Jackson Officiating.

McWhite's Funeral Home CUNNINGHAM Funeral services for the late Myrtle Cilda Cunningham – 91 were held April 27 at Bethel Gospel Chapel with Elder Leon Robinson officiating. Interment: Bailey Memorial.

MILLER Funeral services for the late Susie Mae Miller - 86 were held April 26 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop C.E. Glover officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WATKINS Funeral services for the late Willie Watkins - 86 were held April 27 at Zion Rest Church Of God By Faith with Dr. W.M. Ramsey officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WILLIAMS Funeral ser Famed African American movie producer John Singleton vices for the late has died.

Singleton, best known for Hershel Keith the hit 1991 movie, Boyz N Williams - 56 the Hood starring Ice Cube, were held April 27 had been on life support at Springfield Missionary Baptist after reportedly suffering a Church with Pastor Gosier officistroke.

He was 51. ating.

Singleton was reportedly traveling back to Los Angeles from Costa Rica when he mentioned experiencing pain in one of his legs, according to Newsweek.

MCCLENDON Following transport to a California hospital, Singleton sufFuneral services fered a stroke and was emitted into ICU. Singleton’s health continued to deteriorate, and he was for the late Carput into a medically-induced coma just eight days after the rie Bell Bacon stroke, TMZ reported.

McClendon – 96 He had been on life support, but ultimately his family made were held April 26 the “agonizing decision” to remove him from life support on at Harris Chapel Monday, they said in a statement via Singleton’s reps.

“John Singleton is a prolific, ground-breaking director who United Methodist Church with Rev. changed the game and opened doors in Hollywood, a world Dr. Raymon Hunt, officating. Inthat was just a few miles away, yet worlds away, from the terment: Forest Lawn Memorial neighborhood in which he grew up,” the statement read.

Gardens Centrall Park.

“We are grateful to his fans, friends and colleagues for the outpouring of love and prayers during this incredibly difficult PRIESTER time. We want to thank all the doctors at Cedars Sinai for the Funeral serimpeccable care he received.” vices for the late According to Newsweek, Singleton’s family also noted James “Kite” the movie producer’s battle with hypertension, a high blood Priester -90 pressure ailment of which African Americans are particularly were held April 27 at risk for. at Roy Mizell & “Like many African Americans, Singleton quietly struggled Kurtz Worship Center.

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Hate Crimes and Solutions offered by Activists

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@ StacyBrownMedia As investigators continue to look into the string of fires at historically Black churches in Louisiana, it has become increasingly obvious that these offenses are only the latest in a litany of hate crimes and terror attacks Black Americans have been the most that have targeted African frequent victims of hate crime in every American places of worship tally of bias incidents generated since the for generations. Each attack FBI began collecting such data in the early in turn, signaling a history of 1990s… (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) virulent animus towards all in the Black community.

Arsonists struck three churches in St. Landry Paris, La., where officials say a “clear pattern” links the fires. “We’re very cognizant that there’s a problem, and there’s no coincidence that there are three fires,” Louisiana Fire Marshall Butch Browning said.

LET YOUR COMPETITIVE SPIRIT

DRIVE YOU NOT RULE

Hey On, the Scene Readers - I must thank you for following On the Scene and engaging! Your feedback via mail, e-mail and social media keeps us going and inspired. We also understand that inspiration can quickly turn to competition.

Yet, in our talks around the office and on the scene, we have yet to decide if competition is a good or bad thing. Do you remember playing UNO at lunchtime?

Those Draw 4’s and Reverses could quickly ruin a friendship on the playground for the afternoon. In comparison, today, we see overly competitive spirits ruining businesses, relationships and communities.

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In this dog-eat-dog world, especially in Black and brown communities, it seems like too many of us are competing aggressively and tirelessly without reason. Here is an opportunity for us to understand the positive impact of friendly competition. We know that Rome was not built in a day, but we should also be reminded that Rome was not built by one person or clique either. It took the entire community working together on one accord with a common interest. Yet, there is a place for healthy competition.

A Competitive Spirit Gives You an Edge - Having a competition spirit gives you an edge in the marketplace and in your personal life. Competitive people tend to be more fun, adventurous, and ready to conquer the world. This is an asset that makes you valuable on important projects and in mastermind groups.

However, in many regards, the “Participation Trophy” killed the concept of competition and gives an entire generation a sense of entitlement. We must stop giving out awards for showing up because as we must

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Hiding in the Light is a young adult, action-adventure, coming of age story about the effects of bullying and the measures one rakes to be accepted. Set in the South in the late 1960’s, it’s the journey of Joseph Graham’s efforts to find himself and accept himself while facing the injustices of adversaries. They mock his differences: His looks, his speech, and his thoughts are different from the other boys. This brings unwanted attention from the neighborhood bullies.

The bullies and the affluent within his community all draw lines in the sand, and Joseph is pushed to the middle. He searches for a way to escape his life o flack.

But poverty, anger, and abuse offer no open doors. So., he struggles to stand and fight the slings and arrows of his haters until his moral compass is shattered.

Joseph becomes a pawn in the street game of thuggery. Trying hard to prove himself and fit in, he takes on the persona of his alter ego. Through this fictional character, he’s able to hide his sorrows in the light. He pretends the hurt doesn’t hurt until he loses himself within his alter ego and spirals out of control, landing at death’s door. All while the bullies continue to sucker punch him with their verbal beat-downs. For a sample reading of the book visit http://hidinginthelightthehunt.com

The Honeymoon is Over from Front Page after the high school freshman attempts to pick up a cell phone. The deputy peppersprays the teenager then throws him down, where another deputy dives on his back and begins slamming Lucca’s face repeatedly into the asphalt.

The video has since gone viral, garnering national and international response, shining an enormous spotlight on the city and its leaders.

Recognizing their untenable position—the city contracts with BSO for law enforcement services—several Tamarac commissioners issued statements condemning the actions and requesting the deputies no longer be assigned to work in the city.

Two of the deputies are currently suspended, with pay. A third deputy on the scene has yet to be identified and currently does not face any disciplinary action.

After Tony’s opening comments, Commissioner Gelin submitted a formal request to the city manager, Michael Cernech, directing him to notify BSO and request the three deputies be removed from active duty within city limits.

Prior to submitting the request, Gelin attempted to give Tony latitude regarding BSO’s internal process, ensuring the matter was handled correctly and completely while also offering a subtle reminder that they, too, had a constituency that was looking for accountability.

“I understand you would be making a big mistake by taking immediate action, which, after the press has moved on, could come back in the form of lawsuits and other items. While this did happen in Broward County, which is your territory, it did happen in our city, which is

our territory and what we’re responsible for,” Gelin said, acknowledging his cohorts around the dais.

A motion to approve the request was on the floor. Bolton, however, wanted clarity before casting his vote. Things heated up after Bolton asked Tony to explain why the third deputy in the video had not been placed on administrative leave nor suspended, when the video clearly shows all three men participated or displayed negligence.

Many in the audience were shocked, while others gave an I told you so nod, as Tony displayed the same type of aggressive, confrontational behavior that many Black and brown county residents see on a daily basis.

The sheriff’s unprovoked outburst and insinuation that Bolton, who is Black, was making unjust demands to please some in the community for political reasons, created unease among Black leaders who met with Tony days earlier to express their desire for justice and willingness to give him time to complete his investigation.

“It’s almost like the person we saw yesterday wasn’t the same person we saw this weekend,” county commissioner Dale Holness replied when asked about his thoughts on the heated exchange.

Tony’s aggressive push back will no doubt cause many to speculate if he has the temperament and diplomacy to handle such a demanding role.

The 40-year-old sheriff is a former sergeant with Coral Springs police department.

At the time of his selection, Tony was retired from active duty and operated a law enforcement training firm specializing in mass-casualty

responses. He formed a bond with several families of victims from the Parkland shooting.

Among those was Andrew Pollack, whose daughter, Meadow, was murdered at Stoneman Douglas. Pollack introduced Tony to one of his acquaintances, Governorelect Ron DeSantis.

Some are beginning to speculate if DeSantis has committed an unforced error by suspending beleaguered Broward Sheriff Scott Israel replacing him with a retired, low ranking officer with no political experience.

“He has to understand he’s no longer just a cop,” said Holness, chairman of the Broward Black Elected Officials. “He’s a community leader and a community builder. Being a political neophyte will only last so long.”

Others, such as Pollack, view the move as positive.

“He’s a real policeman, he’s not a politician,” said Pollack.

“He puts the community first and he wants to do the right thing. I think he’s doing a great job.”

Tony announced that he plans to launch a campaign to retain the position. His ability to quell this situation will go a long way in determining if he will be a viable contender in a race that already includes seven candidates, in addition to himself.

Future aspirations aside, the next eighteen months will be critical for Tony as he attempts to coexist with a very demanding partner.

Perhaps instead of honing his political skills, the sheriff should seek the counsel of any married man who has learned that when it comes to marital disputes, being right does not make you the winner.

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New Film Chronicles Winningest H.S. Basketball Coach in History A place called Stop 6, an urban neighborhood of Ft. Worth, TX, was not known for much more than economic hardships, illegal drug abuse, and gang violence.

Sitting in the heart of the community is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School which has proved to be a beacon of light, according to the makers of a new documentary about the life of legendary Dunbar High School basketball coach Robert Hughes.

The film, “5700 Ramsey Ave.” named after the address of Dunbar High School, reveals that despite the hardships and harsh realities of the neighborhood, the successes of Coach Hughes and the Dunbar basketball team helped to shine a positive light on the residents in the community.

Coach Hughes, who’s now 90 and coached Dunbar from 1973 to 2005, compiled an incredible record of 1,333 wins (most all-time) to only 262 losses in his illustrious

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could do to show my gratitude for the life-long lessons he passed along to me,” Byars said.

The feature-length documentary is scheduled to debut at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, presented in partnership with the R.E.D.D.Y. Leadership Outreach.

“No matter where you go in the United States as far as basketball is concerned, Coach Hughes is well recognized,” Byars said.

Coach Robert Hughes/Courtesy 5700 Ramsey Ave./ Screenshot

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Coaching at Dunbar for over 30 years, Hughes would only experience one losing season in which the team would still make the playoffs while winning two state championships.

Under Hughes’ tutelage, more than 200 men earned college scholarships and, in part because of Hughes’ approach to the game, the coach earned the reputation as a mean, no-nonsense man when those who know him still say he’s nothing more than a gentle giant.

Hughes was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.

“I spent 4 of the most incredible years of my life under the tutelage of Coach Robert Hughes. I knew something was terrific about his presence at the age of 14, but I had no idea how to translate what I felt into words,” said the film’s director Mike Byars, who played basketball at Dunbar under Hughes.

“I promised myself that if the opportunity ever presented itself, I would do something special to honor his life,” Byars said.

Because the opportunity never came in the form of Hollywood documentarians, Byars said he created a documentary on his own – spending about 2 1/2 years making “5700 Ramsey Ave.” “It was the very least I

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Artist, Activist Common to address FAMU Spring Commencement Graduates TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Hip-hop recording artist, actor and activist Common, Florida A&M University (FAMU) alum and former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and veteran music industry attorney Nicole Wyskoarko will be the speakers for the FAMU Spring Commencement ceremonies.

More than 1,200 students are expected to be awarded degrees during the three ceremonies.

Common, who studied business administration at FAMU, is scheduled to address College of Science and Technology, College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities and School of the Environment graduates on Saturday, May 4, at the 9 a.m., commencement ceremony in the Alfred Lawson, Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium.

The Emmy and Grammy winning artist is known for his “conscious rap” and his roles in such films as “Selma,”

“Barbershop,” “John Wick 2,” the animated Warner Bros’ “Smallfoot,” and “The Hate U Give.”

Gillum is scheduled to speak to graduates at the 6 p.m., ceremony on Friday, May 3. Wyskoarko will address graduates at the 2 p.m., ceremony on Saturday, May 4.

Gillum, the 2018 Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will address graduates from the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, College of Education, School of Allied Health Sciences, School of Business and Industry, and the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication.

In 2003, the former Student Government Association president was still a political science student at FAMU when he was elected to the Tallahassee City Commission at age 23, making him the youngest commissioner in the city’s history. He served as a city commissioner until 2014, when he was elected

2020 election team and Former Exec Slams CBS News’ their other coverage.

‘White Problem’

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In January, eyebrows were raised after a photo released by CBS revealing the correspondents scheduled to cover the 2020 presidential election for the network

did not contain one African American journalist.

The snafu led to a meeting with Rep. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the powerful House Financial Services Committee, who said CBS officials admitted they had a lot of work to do and the network pledged to include Blacks on

Apparently, there’s still a problem at the “Eye” network.

More directly, former CBS Executive Whitney Davis said the network has a “white problem.”

In a scathing essay published in Variety, Davis said it’s a “white problem across the board.” She said there’s not one Black creative executive working at the CBS Television Network or at CBS Television Studios.

Of the network’s 36 creative executives – all upper management roles that deal with content development, casting, current production, daytime and alternative programming – there are only three women of color, none Black, Davis said.

“There is not one executive of

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Joint Center Mourns Loss of Judge Damon J. Keith

WASHINGTON – United States Court of Appeals Judge Damon J. Keith, who decided many of the nation’s most important school desegregation, employment discrimination, and government surveillance cases, passed away this morning at the age of 96. Before her passing in 2007, Judge Keith was married for 53 years to Dr. Rachel Boone Keith. The couple raised three daughters together: Cecile, Debbie, and Gilda.

Judge Keith was the recipient of more than 40 honorary degrees, the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal and many other awards.

He also served as national chairman of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. The Washington Post’s slogan “Democracy dies in darkness” was inspired by language in one of Judge Keith’s opinions—” Democracies die behind closed doors. “Spencer Overton, the President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and a former clerk of Judge Keith, released the following statement:” “I am incredibly sad to hear about the loss of Judge Damon J. Keith, and my thoughts and prayers go out to Cecile, Debbie, Gilda, and the rest of his family. Most know of Judge Keith as a national leader in civil rights who also loved Detroit deeply and connected people across racial and economic lines. I am a direct beneficiary of another legacy of Judge Keith—his commitment to the future in identifying and developing young talent.

As clerks to Judge Keith, we were shaped by his devotion to both excellence and principle.

We learned about navigating relationships, treating all people with respect, and exercising courage when faced with difficult decisions.

Judge Keith was incredibly generous with and supportive of his clerks. While our deep affection for Judge Keith motivated us to work hard for him, he gave us much more than we could ever give him. Our professional successes are directly attributable to the skills, confidence, and values we acquired in Judge Keith’s chambers. We love him so much.”

Judge Keith has likely hired more clerks of color than any federal judge in the history of the nation, and this diverse group has

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mayor. A CNN political commentator, Gillum launched the “Bring It Home Florida” voter registration initiative in March.

Wyskoarko is executive vice president of urban operations for Interscope Records in Santa Monica, Calif.

Prior to joining Interscope, the Brooklyn Law School graduate was a partner with Carroll, Guido & Groffman, LLP. The Los Angeles native has also served as senior vice president at Universal Music Group and worked with East Coast labels (Island, Def Jam, and Republic) and artists, such as Kanye West, Alessia Cara and Justin Bieber.

Wyskoarko will address graduates from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, College of Law, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the School Architecture and Engineering Technology and the School of Nursing.

Cosby Seeks Bail and Recusal of Judge for Failing to File Mandated Appeal Document Cosby is asking that Montgomery County Judge Steven T. O’Neill be removed immediately and that he’s granted bail throughout the appeals process because of what his team called O’Neill’s “racial hatred toward Cosby that clouds his better judgement to be a good steward of the bench.”

Read the full story at: thewestsidegazette.com A M E S S A GE F ROM OU R PU BL IS H E R continued from Front Page notion of having a mixed use garden. If it could work for re-gentrification I thought that weeds and vegetables could coexist unlike humans.

Humans would instead try to assimilate into what they perceived as the right race.

Unfortunately, we have allowed this form of a subculture to infiltrate into our culture and it has begun to eat away at our very core.

We no longer want to be associated with what is considered Black. Like my garden, if unchecked, the weeds will take over and the identity of what once was a garden that produced food for consumption now is a bed of weeds fit for nothing but aggravation.

I thought about how we are leaving our children’s lives uncontrolled and deseeded with viable sources for survival.

We do not, on a habitual basis, check to see if our own plants (children) are thriving in the jungle of weeds (anything that will shorten their lives to include all that feels good and those that are supposed to protect).

Let us not forget the headlines that read: Why are indictments rare when people of color die in police custody?; Wrongful Death in African Americans while in Custody; Here’s the Data That Shows Cops Kill Black People at a Higher Rate Than White People.

We don’t want to allow the weeds of death to get the tiniest of a foothold in our garden of life; therefore, we must stay on alert to the first sign of an infestation of weeds.

One way to address that problem is to teach the rich History of us as a people and not reinforce the negative perception of a few.

Here of late I have been inspired to try and understand how it is okay for one race of people to never let the history of their people be forgotten, never mind how awful and painful it was.

We are a magnificent people who have overcome insurmountable odds just to be alive. Now here we are running like firemen to a hospital fully engulfed in flames to strip ourselves of any reminders of who we are and where we come from.

Just like the weeds in my garden that sprang up from the lack of attention, so has this slow death choke that has gripped the throats of our own to strangle the last drop of respect for our Blackness from ever being associated with.

I am now in the process of weeding and fertilizing my garden in preparation for a bountiful harvest of fresh, nutritional and tasty vegetables. This cannot be achieved unless I take the time to spend more time in the garden.

I do understand and accept the fact that I plant and work the fields, but it is God who gives the increase.

“Dear God we have come through the weeds of sins because You came into our garden and took over. Please God help us to never allow the weeds to take over and choke our identity from us, Amen.”

GOD WILL NEVER LET US FORGET, SO WHY DO WE?

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NFL Rookie Shot Just Hours After Being Drafted By New York Giants

BALLENTINE What should have been the best weekend in one college football player’s life turned into tragedy when he was injured and his college teammate killed in a shooting early Sunday morning at a party in Topeka, Kan.

Corey Ballentine, a 23-year-old senior cornerback at Washburn University in Topeka, was the 180th pick in the NFL draft after being selected by the New York Giants. According to ESPN, he was the 2018 Cliff Harris Award winner as the small college defensive player of the year and was one of three Division II players selected to the Senior Bowl.

After being drafted by the Giants, Ballentine said on his Twitter account “It’s all a crazy dream until you do it. I can’t even explain the emotions I have right now. S/o the people that told me to pick a more realistic career. This is as real as it gets. Thank you to the Giants organization for believing in me. It’s only up from here. #GiantsPride.”

Ballentine and his Washburn teammate, 23-yearold defensive back Dwane Simmons, were at a house party when the shooting occurred.

WIBW 13 News reports that police responded to reports

of gunfire around 12:45 a.m.

An officer on the scene told 13 News Simmons died in the street from a gunshot wound.

Ballentine suffered nonlife-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and no information has been released on any possible suspects.

According to ESPN, the Giants are aware of the shooting and have been in contact with Ballentine. In a statement, they expressed their sympathy for Simmons’ death, saying “Our thoughts are with Dwane Simmons’ family, friends and teammates and the rest of the Washburn community.”

Washburn President Jerry Farley wrote in a statement: “Any time we lose a student it is a sad occasion, but it is particularly poignant to lose a student through such a senseless act. Both Dwane and Corey have been great examples and representatives of the football team and of Washburn University in general. This was a terrible way to end a day which should have been a day of celebration and a day to look forward to Dwane’s upcoming year at Washburn and the beginning of Corey’s professional career.”

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By Nada Hassanein, Tallahassee Democrat

Dawn Lydick, a volunteer, screens for artifacts from a test site hole as the U.S. Forest Service studies the land where the Negro Fort that stood at Prospect Bluff in the Apalachicola National Forest Wednesday, April 17, 2019. (Photo by Tori Schneider/Tallahassee Democrat)

Volunteer Marilyn Spores digs for artifacts in the roots of a fallen tree as the U.S. Forest Service studies the land where the Negro Fort stood at Prospect Bluff in the Apalachicola National Forest Wednesday, April 17, 2019. (Photo: Tori Schneider/Tallahassee Democrat)

PROSPECT BLUFF — Two hundred years ago, a post overlooking the Apalachicola River housed what historians say was the largest community of freed slaves in North America at the time.

Hurricane Michael has given archaeologists an unprecedented opportunity to tell its story, a significant tale of black resistance.

British lived at Prospect Bluff with allied escaped slaves, called Maroons, who joined the British military in exchange for freedom, along with Seminole, Creek, Miccosukee and Choctaw tribe members.

The Negro Fort, which was built on the site by the British during the War of 1812, became a haven for escaped slaves. Inside, 300 barrels of gunpowder were stored and defended by both women and men.

Wary of the group of armed former slaves in Spanish Florida living so close to the United States border, U.S. soldiers began to attack. On July 27, 1816, U.S. forces led by Colonel Duncan Clinch ventured down the river and fired a single shot at the fort’s magazine. It exploded, killing 270 escaped slaves and tribes people who were inside. Those who survived were forced back into slavery.

Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, which purchased it in the 1940s, the site has been preserved as a National Historic Landmark and park. Because of that, it was never excavated for artifacts, except in 1963

by Florida State University, mainly to identify structural remains.

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U.S. officials measles from Front Page University, Los Angeles.

The rare and extreme measures reflect the seriousness of this year’s outbreaks. In a statement Monday, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said: “We have come a long way in fighting infectious diseases in America, but we risk backsliding and seeing our families, neighbors, and communities needlessly suffer from preventable diseases.”

“We are very concerned about the recent troubling rise in cases of measles,” Azar said in a briefing with reporters. Measles is not a harmless illness but one with deadly consequences that most people have not seen because it was eliminated in 2000.

“Vaccine-preventable diseases

belong in the history books, not in our emergency rooms.

The suffering we are seeing today is completely avoidable.

Vaccines are safe because they are among the most studied medical products we have,” Azar said.

To mark National Infant Immunization Week, he urged everyone to make sure they and their loved ones are up-to-date with the CDC’s recommended vaccine schedule, which provides guidelines for people of all ages and with specific health conditions.

There are no treatments and no cures for measles, said CDC Director Robert Redfield.

“There is no way to predict how bad a case of measles will be,” he said. Most of those sickened

Reported number of measles cases in the United States.

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By Kelly Starling The AT&T Miami-Dade County PVSA recipients include: Sandra Barres, Anthony DeCario, Nattallie Edwards, Odette Espinosa, David Henry, Richard Horta, Pedro Jimenez, Jackie Monteagudo, Nazira Steward, Wayne Steward, and Robert Suarez.

The Broward County AT&T PVSA recipients include: Rob Arce, Michele Berg, Katania Bowers, Patricia Caruso, Aletha Collier, Anne DeLucca, Daphne Dilbert, Melissa Campo Duggan, Caroline Forbes, Paul Freeman, Sarah Herceg, Heidi Maller, Adam Marshall,

in this year’s outbreaks have been unvaccinated, and most are in children under 18, he said. “Measles can be serious in any age group, but particularly in children younger than five and older adults, they are more likely to suffer complications.”

No deaths have been reported in outbreaks this year.

Measles can be deadly, especially for babies and young children. Some people may have severe complications such as pneumonia (infection of the lungs) and encephalitis (swelling of the brain), which can lead to hospitalization and death. Measles may cause pregnant woman to give birth prematurely or have a low-birth-weight baby.

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Danny McCormick, Moya McFarlane, Steve Mitchell, Della Mores, Daniel Puckett, Susan Sidersky, Leigh Sirman, Sandy Thomas, and Ashley Weber.

This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism throughout the year.

These local AT&T employees are among 155 AT&T employees statewide and 4,149 AT&T employees nationwide to receive this honor. They logged a minimum of 100 service hours last year, with many volunteering more than 500 hours.

“Our employee’s tremendous spirit of service is part of the fabric of our

As many as one out of every 20 children with measles gets pneumonia, the most common cause of death from measles in young children. About 1 child out of every 1,000 who get measles will develop encephalitis, which can lead to convulsions and can leave the child deaf or with intellectual disabilities.

On average, for every 1,000 children who get measles, one or two will die of it.

The United States was able to eliminate person-to-person transmission of measles in 2000. The recommended two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is 97 percent effective in a given person in preventing measles.

But because the virus is so contagious, communities

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company. Their selfless contributions make our communities and our company stronger,” said Joe York, president, AT&T Florida. “We congratulate this year’s AT&T PVSA winners here in Florida and across the company, and we thank them for sharing.

Community service has been an integral part of our company culture for more than 100 years and takes many forms. Our employees help feed the poor, protect the vulnerable, mentor students, and serve veterans, among many other causes.

need to have near-perfect levels of between 93 to 95 percent of the population vaccinated to protect against the disease.

Gaps in vaccination coverage in the United States and around the world in recent years have resulted in lower immunization rates, and many countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa are experiencing large measles outbreaks.

As a result, when unvaccinated travelers get measles abroad and return to the United States, especially to close-knit communities with low vaccination rates, these communities are “at risk of sustained measles outbreaks,” the CDC report said.

The virus lives in the nose and throat of an infected person. It can spread by direct contact with infectious droplets or through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes.

The measles virus can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area. If other people breathe the contaminated air or touch the infected surface, then touch their eyes, noses or mouths, they can become infected.

Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 90 percent of the people close to that person or who walk through the same area and are not immune also may become infected.

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