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Gentrification enablers

By Pastor Manuel Sykes, Bethel Community Baptist Church From The Weekly Challenger

“It’s amazing how gentrification affects our neighborhoods causing us to always be the last ones to know that things are changing. We are the illgotten sum of the equation and not the beneficiaries to the dividends. We are the regretted by product of waste removal in the ‘other’s’ eyesight. In this piece you can change the names to expose the not-so-innocent.”

Bobby R. Henry, Sr., Publisher

PASTOR SYKES

There is a pattern that has developed within the current city’s administration. A couple of years ago, the city put out a request for proposal (RFP) for the 14 acres of vacant land across the street from the Manhattan Casino. There were several proposals submitted. The original bids were all rejected.

Several months later, the city announced that it had reached an agreement to sell the land to a combination of two different development groups. One would be a motorcycle repair business and the other would be a business that would build, among other things, workforce housing.

The two businesses would bring approximately 60 jobs. If the businesses were successful, they would receive steep discounts on the price of the land.

There were several problems with the deals the city accepted. First, the projects would be a poor use of 14 acres to develop the type projects they were developing.

Next, very few of the goods or services sold by the motorcycle repair business would be utilized by the residents of Midtown.

Finally, the workforce housing promised was 40 one bedroom units.

Although there may be a workforce population within St. Petersburg that demands 40 one bedroom units, that population, for certain, does currently reside in Midtown. This was, and is, clearly a gentrification project.

Irma Hunter Wesley Child Development Center.

Monday, July 31, 2017 was a sad day for me. It was the last day for the Irma Hunter Wesley Day Center.

Even with this being the last day of school, and it was a Monday, children were there. I sat and kind of reminisced about my connection with the school.

I am looking at pictures on the wall, our first Tom Thumb wedding where little Kierra was the first bride. We used these activities as our first fundraiser. There are many pictures on the wall as a reminder of all the good times that have taken place here.

My connection with the school began in November of 1973. My husband and I moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1972. We were transplants from Daytona Beach and Pensacola Fla. My husband had graduated from Bethune- Cookman College, after his tour of duty in the US Army and serving in Vietnam.

My connection with the school began in November 1973, after my daughter Antonia Jenae’ was born in March 1973, I had found a home care person to keep my baby. I was working as a nurse at BARC - Broward

Bobby Henr Henryy Sr Sr.. is th ecipien thee rrecipien ecipientt of (Cont'd on Page 2) th elo thee 2017 Ang Angelo B. Henderson West Hollywood Pioneer Pioneer,, Ruby Cox Comm unity Community Ferguson , turns 90 years old war d S er ervv ice A Awar ward When devotion to family conquers all!

Pictured Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Dr. William J Barber, Actor/Activist Danny Glover, and MSNBC Host Joy Reid.

By Enid Doggett Hundreds of national and local labor union activists, celebs, political, and civic engagement leaders, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Dr. William J Barber, Actor/ Activist Danny Glover, MSNBC Host Joy Reid, and Sirius XM talk show host Joe Madison to join training conference August 2-6 #APRIUnity, #APRIPower #StayWoke WASHINGTON, D.C. The A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), one of the nation’s largest (Cont'd on Page 3)

HENRY WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced today that Bobby Henry, publisher of the Westside Gazette in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is the recipient of the 2017 Angelo B. Henderson Community Service Award.

The award, named after the late Angelo B. Henderson, recognizes a journalist who has had a positive impact on the community outside the realm of journalism. Henderson was a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Wall Street Journal who later (Cont'd on Page 9)

Pleading Our Own Cause

Like many families raising children in the 1950s, Ruby C. Ferguson and her late husband, Obadiah, started raising their family of nine children in West Hollywood, Florida.

Ruby and Obadiah moved to Carver Ranches, now known as West Park, in 1950. By 1954, they built their own home where they raised their family of 11 and a home where Ruby still resides today, 64 years later.

Ruby and her husband quickly became pioneers that helped to build a village for families, neighbors, Central Missionary Baptist Church, and political activists within the community. An inspiration to many Ruby has continuously mentored many young mothers and their children with wisdom and with loving words of encouragement.

Without the advantage of completing a formal education herself, Ruby was the anchor in her family raising her nine children who were all educated in the Broward County Public School system. With faith in God, devotion and love, Ruby along with Obadiah were hard-working and insightful parents who somehow managed to provide the foundation and encouragement to provide all nine children with college degrees—most with advanced degrees. They survived

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FERGUSON the rough years of segregation, integration, and volatile years that plagued her community throughout the years. The fact that all nine children received college educations became productive citizens and professionals is an indication of

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Bed-Stuy: Do or Gentrify “It’s amazing how gentrification affects our neighborhoods, causing us to always be the last ones to know that things are changing. We are the ill-gotten sum of the equation and not the beneficiaries to the dividends. We are the regretted byproduct of waste removal, in the ‘other’s’ eyesight. The author, Son of Baldwin, has made 11 prudent statements that are facts related to gentrification, to which I agree and his 12th point is “point on”. Bobby R. Henry, Sr., Publisher From Son of Baldwin This is how I witness/witnessed gentrification happening in my neighborhood in Brooklyn.

1. Local, state, and federal governments ignore mostly Black and brown neighborhoods of poor and working class people, except as sites of experimentation (projects), city/state fundraising

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This particular day we were short on clients so I was able to leave early. I went to the home where the lady was keeping my child. While knocking at the door no one was answering. The lady’s van was not there. However, the lady’s daughter was across the street talking with a friend. When she looked up and she saw me, she said just a minute and she ran in the back door and opened the front door.

I asked where is your mother. "She’s gone to pick up the kids at the school," she replied. I started gathering up my baby's stuff and told her to have her mother call me. I knew my baby would not be returning. I was really upset.

When I got home I called my job and told them I would not be in the next day as I had to find a place for my daughter.

So the saga began. Not knowing anyone who could refer me to someone, we got in the car with the telephone book and we started riding.

I found Sixth Street (Sistrunk Blvd.) at

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Westside Gazette Irma Hunter Wesley Ft. Lauderdale Child Development Center (Cont'd from FP)

him daily, but Mr. Wesley told me no. We will prepare his meals. So every day they made his baby food and grinded it up for him.

I recalled the first time we participated with the Sistrunk Festival on the street. I remember we raised funds for the school by selling food items. I have a picture of a beautiful red Candy Apple I made; it was in the Sun Sentinel Newspaper. That was my first time participating in a street festival ever and I have been hooked ever since.

Mrs. Wesley has taken care of thousands of children from that center over the years. The kids were not just cared for, they were educated; they were taught the basics of reading, colors and counting. She allowed hundreds of mothers and employees time to get their certificates to be able to become certified in child care or other jobs, or thosewho did not have a diploma to attend classes. She

kept their children, allowing parents to do this and prepared meals in the evening free of charge.

She made real mothers out of teenagers. The children were never served fast food, from day one. I recall only two cooks that have been employed there for all these years. All meals were cooked from scratch.

In 1978, we were told that the hospital was going to be demolished and placed in another building. The school had to move and Mrs. Wesley found Bishop Grissett's Church in Fort Lauderdale and he allowed the center to move there. That was a big deal.

Moving a school to another facility was stressful, but Mrs. Wesley and her staff did it.

They moved 132 kids to that building and stayed there for three years.

On April 1st, 1981, they moved back to a brand new school back the newly named building the “Mizell Center”.

“This is the first time that Black kids finally had the best,” stated Mrs. Wesley. Mrs. Wesley worked with the architect to design the building. The design was used by other centers. Dr. Marilyn Segal from Nova University worked with the kids weekly; some of the kids were included in a booklet that she designed.

I have served as Board President for several years and was actually there to see all the good work that was done to make sure our kids got the best education.

When I got the news that the city wanted to tear down the Mizell Center to put in another facility, I was truly disappointed. My first thought was not again. I recall the number of people who met and used the building: The Mizell Library, The NAACP, OIC, The Greek Letter Organizations, Day care graduations. It was truly upsetting to know that we were again losing out.

There was no way that Irma Hunter Wesley could exist again. Of course, an offer to relocatewih the ciy's assistance

was madeif we wanted to continue, but that was too much of an undertaking as all of the employees were truly not able to do what was done to move the first time. The Staff was always happy with Mrs. Wesley. Some are still there after all of these years the school has been opened. There never was a big turnover.

Yes, I am sad about the school. Yes, it’s hard for me to speak about the school without tearing up. Mrs. Wesley is some-

one I chose to implement in my life. Yes. I will go and look at the building that is proposed to be demolished again. Yes, I will cry again. However, you can demolish the building but the memories that I have of Mrs. Wesley, the staff, the students and Sistrunk Blvd. can never be removed from my Mind and my Heart.

Thank you Mrs. Wesley and staff for a” Job Well Done”!

Commissioner Beverly Williams

Gentrification enablers

they could. This is a facility that is not likely to be used by very many current Midtown residents, another gentrification project.

This administration held several meetings around town and at least two in Midtown about the proposed renovation of the Tropicana site. The proposed reason for holding these meetings in Midtown was to get input from this community.

There were several ideas that were advanced by several members of the community as to ways the site could be redeveloped that would benefit Midtown. In the plan that was developed, none of the suggestions that came from the Midtown attendees were adopted or included.

It’s very strange that any plan proposing to spend as much as one billion for renovation includes nothing to miti-

gate one of the city’s most glaring issues that abuts the longneglected low-income community that was displaced from that very site by eminent domain and promises of shared prosperity.

Chances are plans to deal with the development of this site are not being made public at this time because they more than likely include further gentrification.

The current administration is not the only gentrification enablers that Midtown residents should be concerned about.

There are several enablers in Midtown masquerading as community leaders. They have been bought off with appointments to boards, public recognition, and when all else fails, small grants to do insignificant things.

It is way passed time for this community to stand and de-

mand from whoever runs for office that we are interested only in effective, transformative change comparable to the development of downtown and Central Avenue.

This change must benefit and stabilize the existing community, not displace its residents as a condition of investment, incentives, and amenities. Gentrification is not the hope of integration that African Americans abandoned their businesses to support. It is purchasing neglected and devalued properties caused by systemic deprivation and exclusion from the city’s plans for improvement.

We cannot evolve from the ghetto and despair to an arts district that continues to discount the current residents who don’t benefit from paintings and pottery.

Their primary interest is struggling for daily existence.

Therefore, it must be surmised that the current residents are not a visible factor in this development. It is a plan to lure a whole new demographic into the area whose economic and social standards allow for esoteric pursuits and interests.

When a bright, neon welcome mat is placed at the main entrance of a historic and neglected part of the community, it is not for the residents who live there.

When more is spent on image and branding than summer job programs, affordable housing development where residents own the home and the ground underneath and genuine public private partnership for the poor and neglected, only one conclusion emerges. Gentrification!

the old Provident Hospital, walked in and what I saw was wonderful, somehow I knew this was the place. The center was run by Mrs. Wesley, a beautiful friendly lady whom I fell in love with immediately. I knew this was the place. There was a room that had playground equipment in it. She told me the history of Dr. Sistrunk, the history of the hospital where the only place Black people were only allowed to go.

My daughter Antonia was nine months old when she started that day; she is now 44years-old. My son Levoyd Keith was born in March 1976 and at six weeks he began to go there also. They attended the school until a special program began and Antonia had to go to another school. My son had allergies and the only food he was allowed to eat was beef, rice and green beans. I started preparing his food to take for

(Cont'd from FP) Although this administration will talk about the jobs created by the deals, those jobs are not promised or guaranteed and if they are delivered, they are required for a period of less than 10 years. The land use and its impact will last far beyond any 10 year period.

This administration fought for and reclaimed control of the Manhattan Casino from a Black controlled business and promised the community that it would be quickly put back in the hands of a new business group mindful of its place within the Black community.

The city put out an RFP and asked for proposals for a new restaurant group. Two Black controlled groups presented

proposals. Both of those proposals were rejected by the current administration.

The city then began negotiating deals with private groups that had not participated in the RFP process. They announced recently that they were negotiating an agreement with a group for a Cuban restaurant, clearly another gentrification project.

Given the history of the Manhattan Casino, the move by this administration shows the clear disdain they have for the Black community.

The administration announced recently that it was spending $1.3 million on a new skate park in Campbell Park on 16th Street South. Why a skate park there?

They did not ask this community what they thought about the idea. They just did it because

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DNC on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

In commemoration of Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, DNC Political and Organizing Director Amanda Brown Lierman released the following statement: “Today (July 31, 2017) is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day – a day that serves as a reminder that a black woman must work about 200 days more to earn the same amount as the average man did the

previous year. Black women have historically had a much steeper hill to climb than their peers, and today serves as a troubling reminder of just how massive America’s racial income gap remains.

“Black women are powerhouses in today’s economy and deserve every single penny that their work is worth. Not only are black women now the most educated group in the country, we are one of the most represented groups in the workforce and politically active groups. We call on the White House and Congress to close the racial income gap and empower the women who do so much to better our country, yet continue to have the cards stacked against them.

“At the DNC, we believe that Black women are undoubtedly at the core of our party, and we are committed to making their voices heard across the country.”

AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 9, 2017 • PAGE 3 Westside Gazette Despite unequal treatment, Black women will rise

Many women’s organizations commemorate Equal Pay Day, which this year was April 5. It meant that women, in general, would have had to work all of 2016, and until April 5, 2017, to earn the same amount of money that a White man earned in 2016. Few will recognize July 31, 2017, the day that the pay for African American women catch up to the 2016 earnings of White men—seven extra months. Hispanic women will have to work until October, or nearly 10 extra months, to earn the same money White men earned last year.

I wonder about our “women’s coalitions” when majority women’s organizations, like the National Organization for Women, are basically silent on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. I wonder how much Black women’s issues really matter to majority women’s organizations. It matters when they want to present a multiracial, multicultural “united front” at a Women’s March, but less so at

NAA CP ffocuses ocuses on millennials ffor or futur e g AACP future grrowth

NAACP D.C. branch President Akosua Ali gives remarks during a press conference during the group’s 108th national convention in Baltimore, Md. (Hamil Harris/NNPA)

By Lauren Poteat (NNPA Newswire Contributor) As Derrick Johnson assumes the role of interim president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), leaders of the nation’s oldest Black civil rights organization say that young people must come first.

Youth-led civil rights groups like Color of Change, Black Youth Project 100 and Dream Defenders have effectively used technology and social media to advance their causes online and around the world, while critics of the NAACP question the group’s relevancy, as it struggles to connect to a younger generation that doesn’t always relate to the battles of Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.

During a press conference held on July 21, kicking off the group’s national convention in Baltimore, Md., many NAACP officials and affiliates gathered to address a critical need to keep millennials active and engaged within the organization.

“We have a responsibility to lift up the least of us, but most importantly to put our hands on the young people,” said Baltimore’s Mayor Catherine Pugh. “We can change the trajectory of our lives. Let’s have some real conversations around guns in the community killing our children, because we need [our children] to grow up and be a part of the future of our nation.”

In order to ensure that such goals come into fruition, NAACP D.C. branch President Akosua Ali, formally announced the launch of a national Next Generation Young Professional Leadership Program to train eligible millennials for leadership roles in the NAACP. The initiative is in line with the NAACP’s National Youth and College Division that cultivates young, civil rights leaders. Messages promoting the division were prominently displayed during the convention.

New strategies, innovative solutions focus (Cont'd from FP) organizations of African American union leaders and activists recently announced plans to expand its training and its community participation leading up to the 2018 mid-term elections.

APRI plans to kick off those efforts at its 48th annual National Education Conference bginning Wednesday, Aug 2-6, 2017 in Hollywood, Fla. Hundreds of activists from around the country will participate.

Conference speakers include: Rev. Al Sharpton, founder, and president, National Action Network; Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, president, Repairers of the Breach; Actor/Activist Danny Glover, Actor/ Author Tray Chaney, MSNBC host Joy Reid, Shawn Miles, EVP Public Policy, Mastercard; Dr. Philip Lucas , Howard University; Dr. Ronald Copeland, Kaiser Permanente; and Rapper Terrence “TDH” Hamilton, who is also an APRI Youth leader. Several prominent union leaders will also be present including Tefere Gebre, execu-

tive vice president, AFLCIO; J. David Cox, president, AFGE; Dr. L. Toni Lewis, SEIU; Dennis A. Daggett, executive vice-president, International Longshoremen’s Assn (ILA); Michael Mulgrew, president, United Federation of Teachers; and James Hart, president, AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department; and Mike Williams, president, Florida AFLCIO. Several Florida residents will also speak at the conference: State Senator Tony Hill (D-FL), State Senator Dwight Bullard (D-FL), Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs, Florida African American History Task Force; Rev. Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Karla M. Mats, president, United Teachers of Dade; and Federick Ingram, Vice President American Federation of Teachers.

Sirius XM Radio Show Host/ Activist Joe Madison, “The Black Eagle,” plans a live broadcast at the conference at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 on Sirius XM Channel 126.

APRI President Clayola Brown says the theme of this

priations Committee has actually proposed defunding a program that collects salary data from employers. Without the data, we won’t know the extent of pay discrimination. We know plenty now. We know that Black women earn 63 cents for every dollar paid to White men; White women earn 80 cents for every dollar White men make.

We know that Black women in Louisiana earn the least com-

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist)

“This national convention will be critical in transforming the association,” Ali said. “The Youth and College Division continues to train and cultivate young leaders that are activists within their own community and, because of that, the NAACP will launch a Next Generation Young Professional Leadership Program geared toward training young adults between the ages of 21 and 35,” for positions in the NAACP. Ali continued: “These positions include, but are not limited to: political action chairs, health chairs, environmental justice chairs and branch leaders. We have been very fortunate to have the support of national and youth board members, who have all given input into what is needed for young people to remain active to remain engaged and to be strong leaders within this organization and we are immensely excited about the future of the NAACP through this program.”

Eager to see the organization grow and move forward, Hiruy Hadgu, an NAACP member from Howard County, Md., shared his views on the organization’s plan to ramp up efforts to actively engage and recruit younger members.

“I joined the NAACP after the 2016 election and was responsible for helping my chapter revamp membership efforts, which proved difficult, as we had a hard time keeping up with who was a member or not...a lot of the processes seemed old and outdated and overall didn’t really seem to engage people,” said Hadgu. “I’m only 31, but with these chal-lenging times, I think it’s very important to really re-engage with the community...especially our youth.” year’s conference is #Stay Woke. “In today’s tense political and social climate, working families and their communities face uncertainty about numerous issues including health care benefits, voting rights, financial security and social justice,” Brown said.

Brown said the group plans to address those concerns and come up with solutions to help build awareness and drive community engagement. “As we know from the 2016 elections, APRI activists and our allies have been fundamental and essential to educating, organizing and moving political and legislative victories,” Brown said.

With increased education, measurable programs, strong community partnerships and organizational development, we will recover, and we will advance,” Brown said.

More information about the conference can be found at http://www.apri.org/2017national-conference.html “When we exhibit our courage, our strength, and our unity, we grow the ranks of those committed to advancing as one fight, the causes of social and economic justice,” Brown said.

Malveaux says that we can’t count on everybody to be “woke,” when it comes to Black women’s issues. other times.

The lesson, Black women, is a lesson some sisters remember from 1991, when Anita Hill testified during the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings.

People had all kind of explanations for Hill’s testimony, most of them woefully wrong and viewed through a lens, darkly.

Led by feminists Elsa Barkley Brown, Deborah King and Barbara Ransby, more than 1500 women raised enough money to pay for an ad in the New York Times on Nov. 17, 1991.

The ad, titled African American Women in Defense of Ourselves (AAWIDO), reminded Black women that no one should speak for us, except us. No one can be relied on to defend us, except us. And no one can be depended on to celebrate us, but us. No one can lead advocacy for our equal pay, but us.

I’m not dismissing our allies—“woke” men of color, especially Black men, “woke” white women and other women of color—I’m just saying we can’t count on everybody to be woke. Evidence: How much noise did majority groups make on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day? And in the Reign of Ignorance, there is likely to be even less noise, as the House Appro-

pared to White men, about 48 cents on the dollar. In comparison, Black women in Missouri, Tennessee, Maryland and Pennsylvania earn 68 cents for every dollar a White man earns.

Whatever we earn, it ain’t equal.

What we don’t know is how women fare inside some organizations and you can’t dismantle pay discrimination without having the details of it.

Let Y our V oice Be Hear d!!! Let the City of Your Voice Heard!!!

Fort Lauderdale Commission know how you feel about tearing down the Mizell Center for a YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd.!!!

City of Fort Lauderdale Email Addresses and Phone Numbers for City Commission and City Manager (all should be contacted) Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler Email: jack.seiler@fortlauderdale.gov (954) 828-5003

Vice Mayor & District 2 Commissioner rantalis Dean J. TTrantalis Email: DTrantalis@fortlauderdale.gov (954) 828-5923

District 1 Commissioner - Bruce G. Roberts Email: BRoberts@fortlauderdale.gov (954) 828-5033

District 3 Commissioner – Robert L. McKinzie Email: RMckinzie@fortlauderdale.gov (954) 828-5004 (main number)

District 4 Commissioner - Romney Rogers Email: RRogers@fortlauderdale.gov (954) 828-5004 (main number)

City Manager - Lee R. Feldman Email: lfeldman@fortlauderdale.gov (954) 828-5013

*Postal Address: Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302

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Conference Women Conference 2017, Thursday, Night Worship Service at 7 p.m., with speaker Minister Virgina Smith of Antioch Missionary Baptist, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. On Friday, Aug. 4, workshops, luncheon; noon day speaker Rev. Dr. Osgood of New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Theme: ‘A Prepared Promised SPA (Spiritual Power Awaits). For cost and additional info call (954) 7351500.

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Seventh annual National Black Business Month Economic Forum/Reception on Friday, Aug. 4,from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Urban League of Broward County, 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. There is a cost. For additinal info RSVP at Blackbusinessloop.com

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CEC annual Back to School events: · Tamara James Progress in the park on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 2400 Charleston, St., Hollywood, Fla. Event to prepare families for back to school and inform about resources. For more info call Shouneqa James at (954) 815-4877. · Ebenezer Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Ebenezer Deliverance Temple, 2340 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach, Fla. Event to provide free backto-school supplies, screenings, and health info. For more info call Marvalee Fisher at (954) 534-4642. · Collier City Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at McNair Park, 951 N.W. 27 Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. Event to offer wellness info health resources and screenings. For more info call Darlene Ponder at (954) 2548586. · Back to School Giveaway & Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Power of Faith Ministries International, 6337 S.W. 27 St., Miramar, Fla. Event to assist people with school supplies, health screenings, and physical. For more info call Patricia Hutchinson at (954) 226-1892.

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday August 4 August 6, 2017 EDUCATION MATTERS -Every Child Deserves A Chance

· Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., - An Attack on Democracy is important League progam at University/College Library at Broward College, 3501 Davie Rd., Davie, Fla. ·Friday, Aug. 11, from 8-10 p.m., Free Movie Night (Hidden Figures), 3100 N.W. 16 St., Lauderhill, Fla. Outside event with voter registration and Second Chance petitions. Need volunteers. · Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., “Back to School Back Pack Giveaway at West Ken Lark, 1321 N.W. 33 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla. Outside event. Voter registration and Second Chance petitions. Need volunteers. · Sunday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pastors Club of Academic Excellence Award Presentation, New Season Worship Center, 7280 W. Oakland Park Blvd. We were invited by County Commissioner Dale Holness and need volunteers to attend and collect petition signatures. To volunteer for these or future events, call Laura Simon, at (954) 4305234 or (954) 668-4763.

Event

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month, on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 8 a.m., at Plantation Central Park, 9151 N.W. Second St., Plantation, Fla. (Tots Pavilion). To register for the Big Latch or for additional info call (954) 6252553.

Events

Rally Mt. Zion AME Church second annual Color Rally “Talent Show”, on Friday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m., at 420 N.E. 33 St., Oakland Park, Fla, free fish-grits, comedy and lots of talent. Rev. George A. Hardy pastor. For additional info call (954) 2464315.

Commissioner Dale Holness upcoming community evnets ·Now Showing Listen: It Only Takes a Moment, Superintendent Robert Runcie cordially invites you to dinner and a movie on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2017 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at KC Wright (Pre-func-tion Room), 600 S.E. Third St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info contact Dr. Cassabdre Davis at (754) 321-1600. · Open House, on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Main Library-Six Floor, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This event will give the public an opportunity to interact with County agencies as well as learn about various employment and volunteer opportunities. For additional info contact Nick Cowart at (954) 357-6020. · Hospitality Career & Resource Fair, on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at First Baptist/FTL 301 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This event is free and open to the all job seekers. Free parking will be available behind the church. o Dress for success and bring your resume o Meet and interview with employers o Obtain benefits, training, and career information o Job seekers are encouraged to bring a laptop, tablet or USB with resume for online applications. For more info visit www.HHRABC.org · Back To School Extravaganza! ninth annual family Health and Community Festival on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Blanche Ely High School, 1201 N.W. Sixth Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info crockettfoundation.org ·2017 Back to School Immunizations! Free on Monday through Friday, Aug. 7-11 and 14-18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Evenings Thursday, Aug. 10 & 17, Monday, Aug. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday (First days of school) Aug. 21 & 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at inside Lauderhill Mall, 1267 N.W. 40 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla. a Family free! Resource fair & immunizations on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free bike helmets, for the first 100 children vaccinated at the Resource Fair.

Celebration

Hilda Lambert has been a volunteer with Broward Health Medical Center for 15 years.

She will celebrates her 100th birthday on Friday, Aug. 4, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., in the Auditorium- second floor, 1600 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 831-2732.

Celebration

The City of Miami Gardens presents International Music & Food Festival on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Betty T. Ferguson Amphitheatre, 3000 N.W. 199 St., Miami Gardens, Fla. Food trucks and kid zone and much more.

For cost and additional info (305) 914-9186.

Celebration

Festival

Healthy in the Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rolling Oaks Park, 18701 N.W. 17 Ct., Miami Gardens, Fla. Back to school giveaways, music, health screenings and food distribution For cost and additional info (305) this event is free.

Touch Weekly Events

· Back 2 School Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Three Locations: Pompano Site - 168 N. Powerline Rd., Pompano Beach, Fla.; Central Broward Site1229 N.W. 40 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla.; West Park Site- 5801 W. Hallandale Beach, West Park, Fla. Join us for a day of free prizes, entertainment · Community Resource Fair Join us for health screenings on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Vincent Torres Memorial Park, 4331 N.W. 36 St., Lauderdale, Lakes, Fla., free care packages, free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, and much more!

Apply for resources on the spot!

50 agencies in attendance. · After- School Provider Training on Catch, Training for Nutrition Education in AfterSchool Programs on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., (one day instructor training - maximum 30 participants), and Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 8:30 a.mfication maximum 15 participants) at The Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, 3700 N.W. 11 Pl., Lauderhill, Fla. * Note must attend both days to bcome a certified Catch Trainer*

Jam

Mayor Wayne Messam and The City of Miramar present An Emancipendence Celebration on Thursday, Aug, 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Fla. Performances by Sons of Mystrd and Randy Corinthian.

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Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Deltas of South Broward Alumnae present the Final Exam Educators Day Jam on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Fate Club Gulfstream Casino, 601 Silks Run #2499, Hallandale Beach, Fla., Second level. To purchase your tickets online @ www.ETANU.org www.DSTSSOUTHBROWARD.org

Orientation

Center for working families orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Urban League of Broward County, 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Are you thinking about…?

Starting your own business?

Going back to school? Owning you own home? Repairing or improving your credit? Saving your money? Paying off debts?

Advancing your career?

Meetings Women Of Purpose (W.O.P.)- come join us the second Saturday per month, from 3 to 4 p.m., at Franklin Park Community Center, 2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.For girls ages 12-18. For more info call the Hotline 1888-391-9903.

Songfest 2017

Pastor, Rev. Henry E. Green. Jr.

Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church, and our Pastor, Rev. Henry E. Green. Jr., cordially invite the community to our 2017 Songfest on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m., at 401 N.W. Seventh Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The renowned and anointed Rev. Kevin Desire will be the Featured Musician/Artist for the Voices of Praise Choir.

Rev. Desire currently serves as the 11th Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church, Director of Music & Christian Arts. The Theme of this year’s production is: Songfest 2017“Sing Praises to God, Sing Praises to our King, Sing Praises. Psalms 47:6 NIV. For more info contact Barbara Scruggs at (954) 257-8019.

Aging & Disability Resource Center for Broward County, Inc., Events

* The Areawide Council on Aging (dba) Aging and Disability Resource Center) of Broward County has calendared a Public Hearing, Monday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m., at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Broward, 5300 Hiatus Rd (two block south of Commercial Blvd.,) in Sunrise, Fla. For more info contact Linda Consalvo at (954) 745-9567. * Join the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Broward County, Inc., luncheon recognize the Executive Director, Edith Lederberg’s 40 years of services on Friday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Renaissance Plantation Hotel, 1330 S. Pine Island Rd., Plantation, Fla. For cost and additional info contact Cheryl Morrow at (954) 745-9567. * Aging & Disabiltiy Resource Center of Broward County presents The 25th Annual Minority Elderly Conference on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 in the Conference Center at Broward Health North, 201 E. Sample Rd., Deerfield Beach, Fla. Preregistration is required. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Creole. For time and cost and additinal info call (954) 745-9567, Ext. 10247. * The Aging and Disability Resource Center will hold its 28th Annual Swing for Seniors Golf Tournament on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at 9 a.m., at the Inverrary Country Club, in Lauderhill.

For cost and additinal info contact Denise Jones at (954) 745-9567 x10216. email: jonesd@adrcbroward.org or visit the ADRC website at www.adrcbroward.org.

Showcase

Pompano Beach Cultural Center announces Summer Season Alyona Ushe to showcase Cultural Alliance Members and Community Spirit. All events will be held at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 S.W. First Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. · Sunday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m.

– Peter & the Wolf adn the Music of Russia presented by South Florida Chamber Ensemble.

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Cradle Learning Center opens doors on August 1 The New Cradle Learning Center, formerly Susie C. Holley Cradle Nursery Inc., officially opened to the community on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. The center is licensed to cater to children ages one to five and up. Cradle Learning Center will be opened from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The center is located at 1301 N.W. Sixth Ct., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. After schoolers times are from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Students will receive homework assistance and age appropriate activities. Field trips are

assist parents who qualify.

Cradle Learning Center also offers the free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) for fouryear-olds. Voluntary Prekindergarten is a program that began in Florida in 2005. The program provides funding for four-year-olds to attend prekindergarten in order to better prepare them for kindergarten.

The VPK program is free for all eligible age children. Our free VPK program starts on Monday, Aug. 21, from 8 to11 a.m. An educational field trip will be part of the VPK program.

planned on days the public school is closed. For more information call (954) 701-0244.

There is no registration fee.

There are income-based subsidized programs available to

We also encourage new Community Providers to contact us to provide for our parents and community at large relevant workshops. We have a well-educated and professional

BCPS awarded $64,000 grant to provide opportunities for juvenile justice youth Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) recently received a $64,000 grant from the Florida Department of Education to increase high school diplomas awarded and ensure post-release employability for youth placed in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) custody.

The grant, implemented by the District’s Department of Equity & Academic Attainment, provides services to youth at the Pompano Youth Treatment Center facility in Pompano Beach through the Teaching, Redirecting and Advancing Individuals of the Next Generation program (TRAIN).

TRAIN is aligned with the educational objectives of the DJJ and is designed to ensure youth in the juvenile justice system obtain measurable academic improvement and acquire career technical skills.

The program aims to help youth find employment following their release, and increase opportunities for them to earn industryrecognized certifications.

In partnership with McFatter Technical College, ap-

proximately 56 youth will prepare for careers in Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts.

During the course, students are able to earn the ServSafe Industry Certification on sanitation and safe food handling. Business partners will serve as guest speakers and provide interviews to prepare youth for future employment opportunities.

“This grant supports our commitment and responsibility to provide students with highquality and meaningful educational experiences that prepare them for future success,” said David Watkins, director of Equity & Academic Attainment.

“Our ultimate goal is for every student to graduate with competencies required to succeed in the workforce.”

BCPS currently provides a full range of educational services at the Pompano Youth Treatment Center, including evidenced-based curriculum, structured behavior management systems, substance abuse treatment and individual/group counseling and family therapy.

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Howard University student uses journalism to give back ing a diversity initiative club.

She was also involved on the cheerleading squad, the dance team, and in the theater arts department.

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Noni Marshall plans to produce a daytime talk show after she graduates from Howard University.

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staff and teachers ready and willing to provide the time needed to nurture the minds of our children. Countless numbers of children who attended Cradle during their formative years are now making their mark in the political,

Dear Friends, Before you know it students will be back in school, and now is the time to start preparing our students for a successful school year. The stores are having sales on clothes, uniforms and school supplies, but an important part of school is immunizations.

Different organizations across Broward County, including Florida Health Broward County are offering free immunizations, and to help make the process easier for parents, there are evening hours available.

Volunteers play a major role in the development of students.

KAPOW is looking for great volunteers for the 2017-18 school year. If you are interested in making a positive impact in a child’s life, look no further than the KAPOW program. Please read below for full details on the above mentioned information and remember to share with your network. Let’s aim for an A+ with getting our students ready for the 2017-18 school year!

We need your support for a unique project that is literally transforming our schools!

My Future Is Now (MFIN)/KAPOW bring volunteers into schools to teach kids about work and how to be a success. They also bring students to the workplace to experience peoples’ jobs firsthand, expose them to jobs with your company, and connect your company to the community! This website gives more program details.

To participate, you are assigned to one teacher/class (schools are located throughout Broward County), visiting seven times during the school year for one hour to teach fun and easy lessons.

Before you begin the lessons, a one-time training will show you how the lessons work, ensure they will be successful, and that you will have a great time teaching the students.

I can personally attest to the power of bringing volunteers into schools to reinforce and validate our teachers. I have volunteered myself with this organization and helped them initiate partnerships with several schools in Lauderhill as well as Dillard High School sixth-12. I have also spoken to the MFIN students at Dillard High School, listened to their questions, and provided guidance and support for their dreams. We know they can all succeed - in school and in life - as long as they believe in themselves.

The required training will be scheduled later in August or early September. Please contact John Casbarro, KAPOW Program Director, by Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 at john.casbarro@gmail.com or (786) 877-0334 for more information.

Commissioner Dale V. C. Holiness

Preventing teen suicide begins at home

By Alexa Imani Spencer (NNPA/DTU Journalism Fellow)

Anthony Fauci, M.D., director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is congratulated by Phill Wilson, President and CEO, Black AIDS Institute at the organization’s Heroes in the Struggle Gala Reception and Awards Presentation.

Each year the Black AIDS Institute inducts a select group of individuals and organizations that have made heroic contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Black America into the Heroes in the Struggle Hall of Fame at the Heroes in the Struggle Gala Reception and Awards Presentation. All of the 2017 inductees are women. The 2017 star-studded event will be held on Sept. 16, 2017 at the Darryl F. Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles.

The 2017 inductees are led by award winning actresses Taraji P. Henson (Empire, Hidden Figures, Person of Interest), Vanessa Williams (Soul Food, Days of Our Lives, New Jack City), Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black), and Alfre Woodard (12 Years a Slave, Desperate Housewives, Captain America, Steel Magnolias, Luke Cage). Gina Brown, CHIP Program Coordinator at the Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies in New Orleans, and recently resigned member of the President’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) is also being presented with the activist award. Celebrated R&B singer/songwriter Ledisi is slated to perform a musical tribute during the evening’s performance. Black AIDS Institute board member Jussie Smollett (Empire, Star, Alien Covenant) is the event chair and host for the evening.

Heroes in the Struggle is a photographic tribute to Black Americans and allies who have made heroic contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Since its debut in 2002, the exhibit has traveled the world—raising awareness; challenging Black Americans, key thought leaders and institutions to get involved in their communities; and generating critical conversation about HIV stigma, testing, prevention, treatment and care.

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Born on a warm July day during the summer of 1997, Noni Marshall entered the world destined to create, lead, and inspire. Marshall grew up in Nashville, Tenn. It was there that she stepped into her greatness and accepted her calling as a storyteller.

An only child, Marshall spent much of her days in the company of her parents. She recalls them as supportive with high expectations. Marshall’s parents divorced when she was 12. Despite the split, both remained heavily involved in her life. Together they invested in her interests and continued to push her academically.

“They always expected excellence from me, since pre-K,” said Marshall. “I was expected to [earn] all A’s in school, which I lived up to until high school, where I got a few B’s but still graduated with a 3.5.”

Those high school years were pivotal in Marshall’s life. During her sophomore year at an all-girls school, she had an epiphany that redirected her career goals. After years of training in performing arts, she decided that journalism was the route that she wanted to take.

“I began watching Soledad O’Brien and Lisa Ling. I decided that that’s the type of journalism that I wanted to do,” Marshall said, “I fell in love with profiles and investigative journalism.”

With her plans for the future all mapped out, Marshall continued to strive for excellence by becoming a well-respected student on her school’s campus.

“I was that person you’d go to if you had a problem with anything,” Marshall said, “I was also the liaison between students and staff.”

Marshall served as president of her class and in many other campus organizations, includ-

educational, medical, judicial, various trades/vocations and other professions. Susie C. Holley Cradle Nursery, Inc., now Cradle Learning Center, is one of Southeast Florida’s oldest African American owned, non-profit child care facilities.

The school has recently been revitalized and re-opened but with a modern twist.

By Sheriff Scott Israel In my nearly 40 years in law enforcement, I have chased and brought countless criminals to justice, operated undercover, worked as SWAT commander and now proudly serve as sheriff to the 1.8 million residents of Broward. Yet all that pales in comparison to my most challenging and rewarding job: father to my triplets - Blair, Brett and Blake.

As any parent can attest, our children are our most prized treasures. From the instant you first lock eyes with your newborns to the moment they pack up to go to college or set out to begin their careers, our most important job is ensuring the safety and security of our children.

While we share in the exhilaration of their successes, we also live in constant worry about their well-being as they ride the roller coaster ups and downs all children face daily as they come of age. Sadly, despite our best efforts as parents, some of our children struggle to overcome these obstacles. The enormous pressures they face lead some to tragically take their own lives.

As a parent, we often choose to believe that these types of tragedies can never happen to us.

The startling statistics, however,

say otherwise.

Each year in the United States, thousands of teens commit suicide and many more attempt to take their lives. In fact, suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in the U.S. A recent survey showed one in six high school students seriously considered taking their own lives, and one in 13 reported attempting suicide. These alarming statistics are even more troubling considering suicides and attempted suicides are on the rise.

There are a wide range of reasons why teens attempt to take their lives. These include depression, bullying, drug abuse, eating disorders, break ups and general insecurities. Aside from the normal challenges of growing up, our children now must also contend with new technology including social media, which exponentially magnifies exposure from just a handful of people to potentially dozens if not hundreds or thousands. As we all know, the internet can be a tool for good, but can also lead to hatred, intolerance and indecency.

Recently, this reared its ugly head in the form of a new, dangerous and potentially deadly “game,” the Blue Whale Challenge. The game encourages individuals to complete 50 self-harming challenges with the final task requiring that individual to commit suicide. Reports claim it is responsible for the deaths of 130 teens in Russia, but these have not been verified. Elsewhere online, bullying runs rampant. Parents must remain vigilant about what their children do online.

While it may be difficult for us to understand why our sons or daughters would take their own lives or what motivates them to do so, there are steps we can take to prevent teen suicide. Familiarize yourself with the warning signs; talk openly and candidly with your children; and know how to react and where to go for professional help if needed.

If a loved one is harming him/herself or if you believe he/she is in immediate danger, call 911. For more questions and answers, dial 21-1 for Broward 2-1-1.

Through education and awareness, we all can help prevent teen suicide.

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Trump and Republicans must operate fairly with Integrity

By Roger Caldwell

Every Republican running for office promised immediate relief from this disastrous law. We, as a Party, must fulFill that solemn promise to the voters of this country to repeal and replace. But so far, Senate Republicans have not done their job in ending the Obamacare nightmare. They now have a chance, however, to hopefully fix what has been so badly broken for such a long time and that is through replacement of a horrible, disaster known as Obamacare.”

Trump knows but refuses to admit that “Repeal and Replace”, a campaign slogan, referred to “Obamacare” not the Affordable Care Act.

the United States.

This is one of hundreds of dangerous street gangs operating in North and South America.

Donald Trump seems to revel in violent and dissident environments.

During the presidential primaries of 2016, he encouraged violence among his supporters against protesters at his rallies. He encouraged a crowd of supporters to “knock the hell” out of anyone who looked like they might throw anything at him, promising to pay the legal fees for anyone who took him up on his suggestion. All succeeding rallies were accompanied by some sort of Trump inspired violence. When confronted with the possibility to make good on the promise to pay the legal fees of a man who admitted to punching a protester at a Trump rally in North Carolina, Trump said “No, I didn’t say that; I never said I was going to pay for fees.”

In a recent attempt to discredit Obama, he asked a group of teenage boys attending their annual Boy Scout Jamboree, “Did Barack Obama ever attend a Boy Scout Jamboree”? He answered his own question with a no but Obama did attend the Jamboree in 2010 via video. He had no interest in other presidents who had or had not attended the Jamboree. He either researched the issue or had someone do it for him , and he knew Obama had not attended in person. However, he got his expected results when he popped the question : boos and cheers.

Scouts learn the importance of being “trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” How few of those adjectives apply to Donald Trump. A man who can’t control himself to act in a manner befitting the setting is a man without the steadiness of character to run a nation.

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Trump: Police brutality makes America great again

By Walter Smith publisher, Philadelphia Observer Donald Trump showed up on Long Island recently spewing his propensity for violence and promoting his disdain for Barack Obama to the Suffolk County Police department. Turns out the audience was comprised of officers in a police department that has been scrutinized for racial profiling, and whose former chief was recently sentenced to prison for beating a man.

Trump has a burning desire to discredit Barack Obama and a commitment to destroying his pristine image and presidential legacy by whatever means at his disposal.

Under President Obama, the Justice Department opened investigations into more than two dozen police departments, and worked out formal reform agreements known as consent decrees wth 14 of them, including the Suffolk County Police Department. These agreements were reached in the wake of several nationwide high-profile fatal shootings of Black men by police.

Upon being appointed Attorney General, probably upon orders from Trump, Jeff Sessions ordered Justice Department officials to review reform agreements with troubled police forces nationwide, saying it was necessary to ensure that these pacts do not work against the Trump administration’s goals of promoting officer safety and morale while fighting violent crime.

In his address to the Long Island crowd, Trump suggested police shouldn’t worry about roughing up suspects. This was Trump’s subtle attempt to erase the effects of Obama’s policing reform agreements.

In reference to M13, a violent gang of young men mostly of Salvadorian decent, he suggested that police should ignore arrest guidelines and not be “nice” to the suspects. The president spoke dismissively of arresting officers who protect suspects’ heads while putting them in police cars.

Trump: “I said, ‘Please don’t be too nice.’ Like when you guys put somebody in the car and you’re protecting the head. You know? The way you put the hand over the head, like ‘Don’t hit their head’ and they’ve just killed some-

body, ‘Don’t hit their head.’ “I said, ‘You can take the hand away,’ OK?” Officers in the audience responded to Trump’s remarks with thunderous applause.

Such a reaction is, at the very least, unsettling given the allegations of discrimination against the department.

The Suffolk County Police Department was investigated for discriminatory policing against Latinos, including an indifference toward immigrant residents that discouraged reporting crimes and cooperation with law enforcement, failing to thoroughly investigate hate crimes, and enforcing immigration policies in a way that encouraged racial profiling. A reform agreement reached between the DOJ and Suffolk County in 2013 required the department to institute a range of reforms. Donald Trump and Jeff Sessions sent a disturbing message to these officers who relished the news.

The Long Island gang, known as Mara Salvatrucha or MS 13, is known to have about 10,000 members and it’s one of the most dangerous and violent gangs in operation today. They are operational in over 40 cities around

An obsessed Donald Trump

By Walter Smith, publisher the Philadelphia Observer Donald Trump’s obsession with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, major media, his ego and election fraud is interfering with his ability to govern as president of the United States and the leader of the free world. His current passion is repealing Obamacare.

Barack Obama Surrounded by children ages seven – 18, Trump unleashed a blistering critique of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)at the White House on July 24 and ratcheted up the pressure on Senate Republicans to keep their campaign promise to repeal and replace the law. Trump drew on the stories of Americans who were invited to join him at the White House to remind Republicans of their seven-year-old promise to repeal and replace Obamacare.

“For the last seven years, Republicans have been united in standing up for Obamacare’s victims. Remember repeal and replace, repeal and replace, they kept saying it over and over again.

It is time for some honest talk about gender politics in Black America.

With the rise of “Trumpism,” our community needs all hands on deck to engage in the struggle. And using all available human resources requires that we not push women to the back-

Fake feminists give real feminists a bad name Raynard Jackson says that Beyoncé is a great entertainer and a h*lluva performer, but she is a walking book of contradictions.

By Raynard Jackson (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Recently, while in Paris, President Trump complimented France’s first lady on how beautiful she looked, and feminists around the world lost their d*mn minds saying Trump was sexist, “humiliating for the American people,” yada, yada, yada.

I immediately had a flashback to a conversation I had a few weeks ago with one of my Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer friends about how women, especially Black women, are objectified in the entertainment community.

I am not talking about ratchet women or video vixens that are not talented or someone trying to break into the business; many of these types of women will sell their souls to be famous.

I want to focus on the women who have true talent to thrive in the entertainment industry.

The biggest culprit of this self-exploitative, sexist, ratchet behavior is none other than Beyoncé. No one can deny that she is a great entertainer and a h*lluva performer, but she is a walking book of contradictions.

She claims to be a feminist, but she makes her money by walking around half naked in everything she does; most of her performances are hypersexualized and she has one of the filthiest mouths in entertainment.

If you ever have problems sleeping, simply watch her video for the song Yours and Mine and you will be off to sleep in short order. I guess this was her feeble attempt to inspire women, especially Black women, with her perverted view of feminism. Can someone please tell me the value of the scene in this video when she is getting her freak on in the back seat of a Rolls Royce automobile, albeit with her famous husband, rapper Jay-Z? (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

ground in order to maintain male dominance as the preferred social order.

Very few Black men can truthfully deny that they have witnessed and participated in a culture and a social order that normalizes male privilege in a way that devalues women. This social order is called “patriarchy.”

Patriarchy promotes the belief that the world should be run only by men.

When it comes to the Black community in America, patriarchy dictates that our institutions, organizations and movements should be run only by men. But we, as Black men, must come to understand that this is a wrongheaded view of the world.

Not every Black man in America supports patriarchy. But unfortunately, too many of us do. The truth of the matter is that we can no longer afford to subscribe to the notion that leadership in the Black community has to be gender based.

The necessity for developing a gender-neutral leadership structure in the Black community can be illustrated by a few pointed examples.

The headmistress of a boarding school I attended years ago often reminded students that while Frederick Douglass only carried himself to freedom when he fled from bondage.

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Thank you, John Conner Pompano Beach, Fla.

Education not meant to educate

By Kevin Palmer It is the beginning of a new school year and well compensated school administrators are eager to serve “the ‘Masters of Mankind’ who live by the “vile maxim” all for us and nothing for

What’ s next for O.J. Simpson?

What’s

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

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O.J. Simpson will be a free man on Oct. 1, 2017.

On July 20, a Nevada parole board unanimously voted to grant the fallen gridiron star parole on his 2008 conviction on armed robbery and kidnapping charges.

“Thank you,” Simpson, 70, said, dropping his head in relief.

Although, many media outlets noted how much slimmer Simpson appeared compared to 2014 when the Daily Mail dubiously reported that he tipped the scales at 300 pounds, prison records indicated that, by 2016, he weighed 235 pounds.

Simpson wore prison issued blue pants and a blue top and told the fourmember board that he had missed as many as 36 of his children’s birthdays while incarcerated.

He said that he started and led Baptist ceremonies in prison and has “basically spent a conflict-free life.”

When the board asked about his participation in the armed robbery that took place in a Las Vegas hotel room, Simpson said he was unaware that any of the men were carrying guns.

During the hearing that lasted more than an hour, Commissioner Tony Corda asked Simpson, “What were you thinking?”

Simpson said he was simply trying to retrieve items that belonged to him,

We all need to pressure D.C. on stopping horrible Trumpcare Health insurance is more than a policy, it’s peace of mind. It’s knowing your family will be cared for and not having to worry about going broke when you get sick. That’s why I strongly oppose the Senate health care bill.

The more I learn about it, the less I like. Robbing health care from millions of Americans to give yet another tax cut to the rich and powerful is just plain cruel. Our health care system needs to be improved—we all agree on that. But this bill would do exactly the opposite—for no other reason than greed. I urge Senator Rubio to vote No on the Senate health care bill.

This shameful bill contains horrible provisions such as taking away health care from 22 million people and an age tax that will let insurers charge older Americans five times more for their coverage than younger people are charged. It also cuts Medicaid—stripping health care from children and seniors— all to pay for massive tax cuts for the wealthy and insurance companies.

That’s just wrong.

Yet Mr. Rubio plans to vote along party lines over citizens’ needs, simply disgusting behavior in light of nationwide 8 percent approval for this bill. Do what the people want, not what McConnell is demanding to please Trump’s desire for a win. The ACA is more popular than ever. Fix the broken parts ; don’t break it even more. Better yet, let’s join the rest of the civilized world and pass Medicare for All!

Why Black men must become Black feminists

By Oscar Blayton

Somewhere deep in the heart, there is right and wrong.

On Friday, July 28, in the morning at 1:30 a.m., the Republican Senators lost a final vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), better known as ObamaCare. After seven years of promising to repeal the ACA, the Republicans came up one vote short.

As the day continued, everyone supporting the repeal of the ACA asked the same question: what went wrong?

But in every person’s heart, there are values and convictions, and it takes moral courage to do the right thing.

Three Republicans - John McCain of Arizona, Susan Collins of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska- all voted against the “skinny repeal” of the ACA, and they did the right thing.

This last ditch effort to repeal the ACA was done in secret, and none of the Senators had any idea of what they were voting on. During the entire process Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was never transparent or fair.

Senator John McCain later released a statement saying, “while the amendment would have repealed some of Obamacare’s most burdensome regulations, it offered no replacement to actually reform our health care system and deliver affordable, quality health care to our citizens.”

From the very beginning, the Republican’s healthcare bill was never designed to improve quality health care for Americans.

It was designed to give a tax-break to the rich, and allow insurance and pharmaceutical companies to make larger profits.

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including personal photos of his children, ex-wife and mot-her.

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other people”, as stated

by MIT Professor Emeritus Noam Chomsky.

In his article titled, How the Young Are Indoctrinated to Obey, Chomsky stated, “The current state of public education can be described as “Failure by Design” which is the title of a study by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The EPI study examined the consequences of transforming the economy from domestic production to financialization and off-shoring.” In summary, the consequences were the rich few became richer while the poor many became poorer. Hence, the purpose of public education is to keep it that way. That is why no serious effort is ever put forth to adequately address failing schools while administrators and teachers responsible for the failure are rewarded with pay increases.

Furthermore, Chomsky explained, “Mass public education is used to prepare the masses to tolerate what the ‘Masters of Mankind’ regarded as virtual slavery.

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Initially focusing on providing homeless women and women in distress with menstrual supplies and hygiene care, Help Her, Period and its founder Ashley L. Eubanks have now branched off into supplying South Florida schools with “HERpacks”, which allow young women to remain in school by providing dignity, preventing bullying and promoting hygiene.

The non-profit will celebrate a year of service on August 12th from 1 - 3 pm at the West Regional Library (801 W. Broward Blvd. Plantation, Fla) with goals of packing and donating

over 500 menstrual hygiene bags and 500 HER Packs for Broward and Miami-Dade Schools. The event will allow volunteers to assist in the bag assembly.

The event is sure to be one for the books as Help Her, Period has become known for the lively Packing Parties that combine volunteering and fun at the same time, as guests leave, having enjoyed packing bags that will go to over 1,000 females in need.

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Ashley stated that “Faces of the Future” by NBC Channel 6 has collected and donated over 50,000 items totaling 1,700 bags to women in need and does not look like she not stopping anytime soon!

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Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 2211 N.W. 7th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33061 Church: (954) 583-9368 Email: bethelmbchurchfl@att.net

Reverend Jimmy L. English PASTOR WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................................................. 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday (Prayer Service & Bible Study) ............................... 7:30 a.m.

Saturday (Women Bible Study) ............................................................ 8 a.m.

"Baptized Believers working together to do the will of God"

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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.

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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.

Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship.

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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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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.

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

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

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

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

James C. Boyd Funeral Home CALLISTE Funeral services for the late Peter Calliste – 65 were held July 27 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel.

MACK Funeral services for the late Sabenia Louise Mack - 73 were held June July 25 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel.

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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 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY

New Member Orientation ........................... 9:30 a.m.

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

Worship Service ........................................ 11:00 a.m.

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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.

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SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES Worship Service ................................................................................... 10 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

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.

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Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Oakland Park "The Miracle On 33rd Street" 420 N.E. 33rd 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.

HAYDE Funeral services for the late Grantley Frank Hayde – 72 were held July 29 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel.

JACQUES Funeral services for the late Dieuseul Jacques – 64 were held July 29 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

MCFARLANE Funeral services for the late Gala Floyd McFarlane – 46 were held July 29 at St. John United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Simon Osunlana officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

MOMPOINT Funeral services for the late Marie Suzie Mompoint were

held July 26 at Sinai French SDA Church with Pasteur John-son Cesar officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

WATTS Funeral services for the late Miguel A. Watts – 21 were held July 29 at McWhite’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dr. Curry officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home COLLINS Funeral services for the late Charles Collins – 81 were held July 29 at Roy Mizell and Kurtz Worship Center with Elder Almeter Ace officiating. Interment: Lauderdale Memorial Park.

“It’s your soul and spirit given by God” Question: What is meant by the “innerman” of a person?

Answer: The ‘inner-man’ or the ‘inward-man’ is the soul and spirit given to each by God. It is God’s conscience and God’s image in us that enables one to communicate with God. Through the inner-man is the Faith we have to view the unseen: God, heaven, angels, glory, and so on….’Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen’ (Heb 11:1). What the innerman sees is far higher, more complex and much advanced of what the physical eyes see. Paul calls the unseen ‘eternal’ and the seen ‘temporal’.

In traveling through our Christian journey, we must rely on our faith not to look at the things which are seen. It is essential to look at the things which are not seen. God is found only in the unseen or the invisible world. The things which are seen, such as physical sufferings or wealth and poorness, is temporary.

With the unseen, God’s presence is eternity. 2nd Corinthians 4:18 says ‘while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal’. What the inner-man “sees” surpasses what the physical eyes see.

Reverend David Deal is the senior pastor at Every Christian’s Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Reverend Deal can be reached at the Westside Gazette, 545 NW Seventh Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Fla 33311, or by email at David.deal55@gmail.com

Legendary Washington News Anchor Jim Vance dies At 75

SCOTT Funeral services for the late Bernice Scott – 80 were held July 29 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy English officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WILLIAMS Funeral services for the late David Emmanuel Williams – 68 were held July 29 at Roy Mizell and Kurtz Worship Center. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

The National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses announces The 84th Annual Session The National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses announces The 84th Annual Session Set For August 5-11 in Baltimore.

Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey, the “Father of Gospel Music” and writer of over 400 compositions including “Take My Hand, Precious Lord”, founded the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (NCGCC) in 1933 after recognizing a need to organize gospel choirs collectively into unions. It is recorded in history as the first convention of its kind and continues to thrive eight decades later. Under the current leadership of NCGCC President Dr. Marabeth E. Gentry, the internationally

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known and respected organization announces plans for their 84th annual session August 5-11 in Baltimore, MD. “There is great excitement in the air about the convention and I’m so happy about all of the new programs what we have been working on for artists, ministers and gospel music enthusiasts that will attend this year,” states NCGCC President Dr. Marabeth E. Gentry.

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VANCE

By Susan Johnes Longtime Washington news anchor Jim Vance died of cancer at the age of 75. He has silenced a “smooth voice, brilliant mind and unforgettable laugh,” according to his boss at NBC. Vance anchored the news desk for more than 45 years, breaking records in the industry. Earlier in May, he revealed to colleagues and viewers that he was battling cancer, but did not disclose the exact type.

“I have been getting that treatment, and I have been coming into work with my partners here whenever I can, and I shall continue to do that,” Vance said once on-air. “I love what I do.”

“For more than 45 years, Jim Vance was both the soul of NBC4 and the entire Washington area. His smooth voice, brilliant mind and unforgettable laugh leave each of us with a tremendous void,” station president Jackie Bradford said in a statement.

Bradford said Vance “loved his job, his family and Washington with all his heart.” He added that Vance always celebrated the good and acknowledged the parts of life that didn’t go well, which made him a great man.

NBC and viewers shared an out pouring of grief Saturday including the Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser who called Vance’s passing “a loss for D.C.” “I’m sad to hear of Jim Vance’s passing. He defined what was best about journalism in DC & never lost the common touch,” former Attorney General Eric Holder tweeted.

Vance began his career at The Philadelphia Independent newspaper, according to a biography on the station’s website.

He went to NBC4 as a reporter in 1969 before becoming an anchor three years later.

He was the area’s longestserving newscaster, anchoring the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. broadcasts since 1989. He gained widespread sympathy for being open about his struggles with drugs and depression.

Vance received several honors over the course of his career, including induction into the National Association of Black Journalists’ Hall of Fame and 17 Emmy awards. He has left two grandsons and one granddaughter.

I can confess that it is not easy working for many years in the same profession. Sustaining motivation can be tough under the best of circumstances. In our busy, distracting world, it’s easy to get blown off in your career, not unless you have a firm objective and a list of the reasons you want to accomplish.

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AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 9, 2017 • PAGE 9 Westside Gazette the Association will allow NAACP names Derrick Johnson as interim president with him to take decisive action to ACLU responds to President deal with daily challenges. He The unanimous decision was

By Lauren Victoria Burke will also serve as the primary Trump’s comments to police made by the executive commit(NNPA Newswire Contributor) spokesman for the NAACP. I The NAACP has named Derrick Johnson, the vice chairman of their board of directors, the organization’s interim president.

Ruby Cox Ferguson (Cont'd from FP) the fruits of her labor and a testament to her strength and vision for raising her family.

The blessings of God and the gift of education live on in her 17 grandchildren. Ruby has devoted decades to her family, community, and church.

Her children and grandchildren “To God Be the Glory for He has done great things�

Ruby is equally proud of all of her children and grandchildren with whatever they have accomplished. Each pursued a career of their choice and each was successful in their own right. But Ruby’s influence goes beyond her nine children, 17 grandchildren and sevengreat-grand-children. God has blessed the Ferguson family so that Ruby and her family can be a blessing to others. Service-centered careers allow them to touch the lives of thousands of children, educators, patients, clients, and community-based organizations every day.

While Ruby is considered a

Bobby Henr Henryy, Sr Sr..

(Cont'd from FP) became a minister, community activist and radio talk show host.

Henderson also served NABJ in numerous capacities including chapter president and national parliamentarian.

Upon receiving word that he would be honored, the selfproclaimed chef first expressed surprise and disbelief. Clearly someone was pranking him, he said. “I’m usually not short on words,� said Henry. “I was elated and immediately thought about George Curry (former editor-in-chief of the NNPA newswire service and long-time NABJ member and former Journalist of the Year) and here’s a group that I hold in high esteem honoring me. I consider it a blessing and huge honor.�

Citing his work in the area of HIV/AIDS, NABJ President Sarah Glover praised Henry for his activism in a critical area for all communities. He continues to be a vocal advocate for those infected and impacted by the disease. “Bobby Henry exemplifies the spirit of Angelo,� Glover said. “Active in his church, the Na-

tee of the board of directors during the Association’s 108th annual convention in Baltimore. The NAACP is the largest and oldest civil rights organization in the U.S. The executive

trailblazer in her Washington Park community, the Ferguson family stands on the shoulders of many other role models who crossed their path. They are indebted to and give credit to quality teachers like Mrs. Dorothy Howard, McArthur High School guidance counselor, who encouraged the Ferguson children to believe that a college education was the key to a better future for them and for generations to come. Mrs. Howard was instrumental in helping to acquire college scholarships for many of the Ferguson children from local community organizations like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Scholarships provided them with some of the resources needed to pursue their dreams.

Ruby contributes her long blessed life first to the grace of God and second for the family she has been blessed with. A 90th birthday Praise and Worship Service in her honor on, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 at 6 p.m., open to the public, will be held at Central Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth Pace, is Senior Pastor, 5001 S.W. 20 West Park, Fla. 33023. tional Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and Omega Psi Fraternity, while also publishing an award-winning weekly newspaper, Bobby continues to serve and lead by example.�

Henry’s activism motivates him to become involved in impoverished communities through ministry. It is not uncommon to see Henry and several of his friends in these blighted areas of their city in prayer circles on the street, sometimes with known drug dealers or mothers praying for their children.

Henry attended BethuneCookman College before transferring to study journalism at Florida A&M University where he was a member of the famed Marching 100 Band. He later moved closer to home to attend Florida Memorial College. After graduation, he went to work at the family-owned Westside Gazette Newspaper, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, continuing the legacy his father began in 1971. In re-sponse to negative media cover-age and the refusal of the local daily paper to print a retraction, businessman Levi Henry, Jr. secured advertisers to publish his own paper.

Johnson formerly served as vice chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors as well as state president for the Mississippi State Conference NAACP. Photo credit (NAACP) committee of the board is comprised of 14 people.

On May 19, the NAACP board announced that the contract of Cornell William Brooks, the outgoing president, would not be renewed. Brooks’ contract ended on June 30. Brooks began his tenure as NAACP President in May of 2014. “I am thrilled to announce that my friend and colleague Derrick Johnson has been appointed interim president and CEO. I could not think of a better, more battle-tested or more qualified individual to guide the NAACP through this transition period,� said Leon Russell, the chairman of the board of the NAACP. “Derrick’s longtime service Pointing out that the birth of the Westside Gazette Newspaper and NABJ occurred in the same decade and with similar missions, Glover said, “It is important that we continue to tell our stories and speak truth to power. Bobby uses his publication and his faith to serve not just his local community, but communities around the world, just like Angelo did.�

Besides being appointed by then Governor Jeb Bush to sit on The Florida Black Business Investment Board, Mr. Henry has been active on the boards of numerous organizations including the Negro Chamber of Commerce and the NNPA. He is also an active participant with the Fort Lauderdale Branch of the NAACP (life member), New Mount Olive Baptist Church (deacon), McDonald Lodge #70 A.F.&A.M. and his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (life member). He is the current president of The Florida Association of Black Owned Media, Inc. Henry will be presented the award during the NABJ Convention in New Orleans, La., which takes place beginning Wednesday, Aug. 9-13, 2017.

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INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) IFB 01-17 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR 2890 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33309

CareerSource Broward (CSBD) is an inter-local unit of government formed under section 163.01 of the Florida Statutes. CSBD recently purchased a building to serve as the offices for its administrative and management staff.

The building is approximately 22,000 square feet and it is located at 2890 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL. It was used as a school prior to the purchase. Renovations and updates are needed to convert the building to offices. CSBD is seeking quotes from General Contractors who meet the qualifications as outlined in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) specifications and associated architectural plans. A copy of the IFB, plans, notes, and other applicable information can be found and downloaded at CSBD website at http://www.careersourcebroward.com 2QFH QDYLJDWHG WR WKH ZHEVLWH FOLFN WKH ³5HTXHVW IRU 3URSRVDOV 5)3 ´ RSWLRQ IRXQG XQGHU WKH ³$ERXW 8V´ GURSGRZQ PHQX DW WKH WRS RI WKH SDJH You will need to register in order to review and/or download IFB documents.

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have every confidence in Derrick and will support him in this new endeavor every step of the way.�

In a statement released on July 22, Johnson said that it is truly an honor and a privilege to be named the interim president and CEO of an organization that he’s served for decades. “There’s a lot of work that needs to be done and we won’t waste any time getting to it. We are facing unprecedented threats to our democracy and we will not be sidelined while our rights are being eroded every day,� said Johnson. “We remain steadfast and immovable, and stand ready on the front lines of the fight for justice.�

The NAACP is about to embark on a nationwide listening tour to hear advice on what their focus should be moving forward.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump addressed a group of law enforcement officers in Brentwood, N.Y., recently and endorsed the use of force against people police suspect of criminal activity.

Jeffery Robinson, deputy legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and director of the ACLU’s Trone Center for Justice and Equality, had the following reaction: “The president today told a group of police officers, ‘We have your backs 100 percent,’ if they gratuitously hurt people whom they suspect of a criminal offense. By encouraging police to dole out extra pain at will, the president is urging a kind of lawlessness that already imperils the health and lives of people of color at shameful rates. Innocent until proven guilty? Our president would rather not bother with that, expanding the role of the police officer to include judge, jury, and executioner. “And if the police happen to make a mistake and arrest an innocent person? Well, the pain and humiliation they endure is just a small price to pay for our return to being tough on crime. Just remember which communities will pay. “This country is weary of the type of policing that Trump espouses, having seen over and over again that it only makes it harder for police to investigate and solve crime. We know what happened to Freddie Gray, Eric Garner, and too many others who lost their lives only because they were under suspicion. We must increase the trust between police and civilians, not decimate it.�

For more information about the ACLU’s work on police reform: https://www.aclu.org/issues/criminal-law-reform/reformingpolice-practices This statement can be found here: https://www.aclu.org/news/aclu-responds-president-trumpscomments-police

Aurora pays $110K for unlawful detention and tasing of Darsean Kelley Police tased Kelley in the back as he said, “I know my rights.�

DENVER, CO — The City of Aurora will pay $110,000 to settle claims brought by ACLU of Colorado on behalf of Darsean Kelley, a young Black man who was unlawfully stopped, detained, and tased in the back by Aurora police just as he said “I know my rights.�

See video at: https:// www.facebook.com/ aclu.nationwide/videos/ 10153710102076813/, taken from an officer’s body camera and released by the ACLU last September, gained national attention and accumulated more than one million views. “Through constructive, respectful dialogue, the ACLU of Colorado and the City of Aurora, through the City Attor-

ney’s Office, were able to work together to resolve this case promptly and without expensive and time-consuming litigation,� said ACLU of Colorado Legal Director Mark Silverstein. “The ACLU commends the City of Aurora for its willingness to come to the table in good faith to find a resolution that is fair to Mr. Kelley and beneficial for taxpayers of the City. “However, the decision of the Aurora City Attorney’s Office to fairly and promptly resolve this matter stands in stark contrast to the actions of the Aurora Police Department, which at every turn has refused to acknowledge any wrong-doing or need for policy change even in the face of public outrage and

irrefutable video evidence of misconduct,� said Silverstein. “The Aurora Police Department has no written policy whatsoever explaining when police can and cannot fire their tasers and the Department desperately needs truly independent citizen oversight to hold the police accountable for wrongdoing.�

On Feb. 19, 2016, Kelley and his cousin were walking along 14th Avenue in Aurora when they were stopped by Aurora police officers who were responding to a call about a potential crime at a nearby apartment complex.

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Miami Dolphins Foundation partners with the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute to sponsor Baseline Concussion testing for Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ high school athletics program

By Sydney Wade MIAMI, FL — The Miami Dolphins Foundation, through their revamped Youth Programs platform, has partnered with the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute and KiDZ Neuroscience Center at

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Program to impact more than 15,000 high school students’ athletes. the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis to sponsor The University of Miami Countywide Concussion Care High School Program for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In all, the program will impact more than 15,000 high school student-athletes per year. “We are excited to aid student-athletes, parents and coaches of all sports in working with the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute to help identify, treat and establish protocols on concussions and reinforce health and safety standards,� said Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins. “Sports play such an important role in character development and teach positive lessons of teamwork, physical and mental toughness, resilience and competiveness.�

The University of Miami Countywide Concussion Care High School Program was established in 2012. The program followed the passing of the Florida Youth Concussion Legislation, a state law that requires that any student-athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion must immediately be pulled from the playing field and receive medical clearance to return to play. Initial funds were raised through The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis by Ransom Everglades School to assist with the running of the program. Over the years, the program has expanded to include all contact high school sports in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

“Our team is excited about this partnership with the Miami Dolphins,� said Gillian Hotz, M.D., Director of the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute’s concussion pro-

gram. “Their understanding of the importance of education, safety and concussion management in high school sports enables us to provide a safer playing field for local student athletes.�

The Countywide Concussion Care High School Program includes a 6 STEPS TO PLAY SAFE protocol that is managed by a multidisciplinary team of experts in neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, ENT, physical therapy and neuropsychology. An annual education and training workshop is provided by a multidisciplinary medical team for all high school athletic trainers and athletic directors prior to each football

season to update their knowledge of the protocol and concussion management. In addition, concussion education is provided to all high school football teams through video and classroom discussions.

As part of this relationship, the Dolphins will take part in the annual concussion seminar on Aug. 2 at the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center.

Additionally, the Miami Dolphins Youth Programs have sponsored a high school training program at Norland High School for the last two years, partnered with USA Football to cover the cost of training for

Second from L: Ray Crittenden Ray Crittenden Program (Photo Credit: University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute) all coaches that take part in Player Safety Coach (PSC) certifications and have hosted area youth and high school boys and girls football teams to watch offseason practices and take part in character building sessions.

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TAURUS-Exercise will work off some of your excess energy this week. Take a walk and remember that your world is made up of many beautiful parts. The part you are focusing on so intently this week is not your entire world. Proceed accordingly! I celebrate with those around me. 13, 29, 34

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SAGITTARIUS-If you need some time to yourself this eek, take it. You’ll be doing yourself an act of kindness. Since you do so much for others, why not treat yourself as well as you treat them? Your world is the way you are living. Live with love.

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CANCER-This is a good week for exercising that clever mind of yours. Luck will be with you in all endeavors you start. Luck is with you always because positive outlook attracts positive vibrations. I enjoy looking at the road of life sweeping just in front of me. 30, 41, 54

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Junior Fir e Explor er Summer Camp was r eally a blaze!

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By Marie Wells As a kid growing up a lot of boys in school, when asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and they wound respond , “a fireman.” Well at this camp you could get more than you bargain for. This camp exposed the students to more than just life inside a fire station.

Mount Bethel Human Services Corporation partnered with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Emergency Management and Public Safety Chaplancy to host the first ever “Junior Fire Explorer Summer Camp for Middle School Students” held in Broward County.

The Camp was held June 12-16, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fire Station 53 which is located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

It has been long overdue to have a program like this for younger intercity kids.

Girls Testimonials of 2017 Fire Camp Kyndell, a laid back student stated, “I liked the fire and rescue part of the camp.”

Twenty-five students were able to attend the week long camp free of cost and received breakfast, lunch and snacks along with lessons in emergency preparedness, radio communication, Hands Only CPR, how to drag/carry someone from danger, how to escape a burning room and how to use a fire extinguisher.

“I liked the fire rescue practices and knowing what to do if I were in those situations. I also loved the tours,” said one of the students , Courtnie.

Students had the opportunity to tour: · Fort Lauderdale Fire Station 53 permitted students t to see where the firefighters eat, sleep, and relax along with viewing the Engine, Rescue truck, Hazardous Material truck, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) truck and Fort Lauderdale Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The students were able to watch the planes take off and land daily from Executive Airport while enjoying their breaks. · Broward County Regional Dispatch Center in Sunrise allowed students to see and hear emergency calls come in and witness how the Dispatchers handle sending emergency vehicles to a call and they were shown the different types of calls. · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport allowed the school bus to travel on the taxiway

NAACP names Derrick Johnson as interim president (Cont'd from Page 9) NAACP leadership has acknowledged that younger civil rights organizations are getting more traction and attention in a world of social media and faster communications.

The first stop on the NAACP listening tour is Detroit on Thursday, Aug. 24. The second stop will be San Antonio, Texas in September. The organization’s leadership will “visit a total of seven major cities across the country over the next few months,” according to a press release about the tour.

Johnson will serve as interim president and CEO until a new president is named. Johnson formerly served as vice chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors as well as state president for the Mississippi State Conference NAACP.

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and runway system while the students were being transported to the south side of the airport which gave them a chance to learn what the different colored lights and markings mean that distinguish the difference between a runway and taxiway.

The airport tour consisted of a trip around the entire airport, complete tour of Banyan Air Service, seeing the ARFFTruck simulate putting out an airplane

fire,and the airport maintenance building where they were shown the different types of equipment it takes to maintain the airport. · Fort Lauderdale Fire Museum sponsored a tour where students learned Hands Only CPR from Fort Lauderdale’s CERT members, and spent the afternoon doing simulations on how to use a fire extinguisher on a stove fire in the kitchenand how to escape a bed-

room fire in the Fire Safety Trailer.

Overall the students had a week full of new learning experiences and were exposed to numerous career opportunities as they were given the chance to board a plane, handle a charged hose line, and dress out in bunker gear.

“I liked the airport and the fire and rescue simulation part of the camp and I would like to come again,” expressed Talia.

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Bed-Stuy: Do or Gentrify

Paint-stamped on the sidewalk reads “Gentrification is the new colonialism. A dirty “Skippy” shoe seen in the periphery.

(Cont'd from FP) (through fines, the flooding of drugs into these neighborhoods to finance global military initiatives), and the locking up of these residents for the expressed purpose of free labor (slavery).

2. These residents seek out a meager existence, creating their own economies (off-the-books hair salons, barbershops, candy stores, and restaurants inside residences) to give their families better odds at surviving. This allows their children access to affordable higher education.

3. After graduation, these now-grown children return to their neighborhoods with ideas on how to revitalize them in the face of municipal neglect, and begin to open up innovative small businesses, get elected to local government positions, and lead grassroots community outreach and revitalization programs to make the neighborhood more livable for its residents. Leading the charge for these visionary projects are usually Black queer people/women.

4. The white people these college graduates met in school, and have befriended, visit these Black /brown college graduates from these neighborhoods-in-revitalization-progress and are “impressed” that these neighborhoods aren’t the crack-infected, crime-ridden jungles that they saw in the art-house film/ documentary their missionary cousin from Montana made. And they are even more impressed at the low-cost of renting or buying in the neighborhood. So, pretending to be oblivious to the economic consequences of moving into this neighborhood, pretending not to know that their very own bodies carry with them the infection of racism, like a smallpox blanket, via a racist system that deems wherever they live to be of inherently greater value than wherever a Black/brown person lives, the white people white. Which is to say that they Columbus.

5. Noticing these shifts and trends, local landlords who own blighted properties in the neighborhood suddenly see the “potential” and begin investing in remodeling burnt-out or otherwise dilapidated buildings and empty lots. Once completed, they price these constructions so highly that only the new white folks could afford them, and they purposely overcharge any Black or brown people seeking residence to dissuade them from renting/ purchasing.

6. The city and realtors notice the shifts as well. Suddenly, infrastructure starts getting repaired, trees and flowers are planted, new stoplights and traffic signs are installed, police begin to do their jobs, mass transit begins to actually service the community. And the realtors begin to get creative. To distance the neighborhood from its Black/brown reality, and attract more white folks, they come up with new names for the neigh-

www.thewestsidegazette.com borhood, usually by adding “New”, “Upper,” “East,” “West,” “Heights,” or “Hills” as a prefix or suffix. Or by shortening the name to some trendy two-syllable, one-word like “WhiteSu.” 7. Smelling blood, vultures begin descending on the neighborhood, seeking out Black/brown property owners who either can no longer afford the new raised property taxes or who aren’t educated about the value of their property as a means to pass down generational wealth, offering large sums of cash to buy them out. Enough residents are desperate enough to take the money, even when it’s below the actual value of their properties, and these vultures then flip the property and charge 10 times the cash they paid for it.

8. The new white residents tell their family and friends, who tell their families and friends, who tell their families and friends, about their neighborhood in transition, fully aware that they are the transition. Sometimes, they pretend to feel a bit of guilt about it.

9. Some of these new white residents are adversarial to or afraid of the Black/brown residents because they know that what they’re doing is (*explicit f**k) up and the very presence of the Black/ brown people reminds them of how (*explicit f**k) up they are. They’ll begin to call the police on their Black/brown neighbors when those neighbors continue the normal cultural practices that have been in effect long before the new white residents had ever imagined living there. And some of these new white residents try to fit their square behinds into a round hole in ways that could only come off as patronizing and never actually address the stench of white supremacy on them, their complicity and collusion with the system in play, and how it is ravaging a community—no matter how pretty it looks and irrespective of their intentions.

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