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By Charles Moseley There is an old adage which goes, “the proof is in the pudding.” And based upon the improvements across the board, in academic achievement at Sunland Park Academy in Fort Lauderdale, the pudding has all the right ingredients for success. Thanks to the efforts of the school’s faculty, parental involvement, and ongoing partnership with Community Based Connections, Inc., the school has shown tremendous progress over the past several years. During the 2014-15 school-year, Sunland Park Academy languished at the bottom of the pile as an F school, listing it among Broward County’s worst performing public schools. Enter in the Community Based Connections, Inc. Early Achievers program and the school began to dig itself out of an academic hole. Today Sunland Park Academy stands close to the top of the heap as a B school. School principal Sharonda Bailey has bright hopes for the future. “The Sunland Park Academy Early Achievers program has been an invaluable important asset for the students, staff, and community of Sunland Park Academy for several years. The partnership established between Community Based Connections, Inc., and the United Way of Broward County,
has provided our school with a seamless service of academic remediation and enrichment for students in grades 1-3 as well as providing support for families,” said Bailey. School administrators credit Community Based Connection, Inc., with fostering a greater connection with the community and encouraging parent participation. In addition, Community Based Connection, Inc. provides hands on academic support for students which target (Cont’d on page 4)
NAACP commends Florida State Attorney for indictment of McGlockton killer A M E S S A GE F ROM OU R PU BL IS H E R
Group continues with national call for ending stand your ground laws
BALTIMORE -- The NAACP commends State Attorney Bernie McCabe for charging Michael Drejka with manslaughter in the brutal murder of Markeis McGlockton in Pinellas County Florida. “We commend the State’s Attorney
for indicting this man in the brutal murder of a husband and father, who sought only to protect his family,” said NAACP Chairman Florida resident Leon W. Russell. “This law is a shameful tool for vigilantes and cowards.” Drejka had killed Markeis McGlockton, 28, in front of his wife and children after McGlockton shoved him in response to Drejka harassing his family over a parking issue. Drejka (Cont’d on page 5)
White Officer in Florida arrested and fired for allegedly kicking pregnant Black woman
By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
Violence against black people by police can occur even when they are off-duty, apparently, as a white North Miami Beach police officer has been arrested and fired after allegedly kicking a pregnant Black woman in the stomach. The officer, Ambar Pacheco, had been on the job for less than a year and was under probationary status when the incident occurred last Wednesday night. According to the police report, Pacheco was with her sister when she had an encounter with Evoni Murray and her boyfriend, Joseph Predulus. The report indicates that an argument (Cont’d on page 5)
This was a piece that I wrote in 2010. I think that it holds some truth today as well as it did then. With the first day of early voting (818-18) only three days away, this is a point of contention in several races on the ballot. Not to negate or downplay or take away from any of our politicians, I want the voters and those seeking office to question but not to judge where they are in terms of their sensitivity towards the cultural differences of others. Laws will be established; however, the governing of them is based upon the heart, which will operate freely from insensitivity when love abounds. Love is understanding. For those who chose to play in the atmosphere of Pol-lie-tricks, now you find (Cont’d on page 12)
Prison Reform at White House Meeting President Donald Trump recently met with a group of Black and Latino pastors about prison reform issues. Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has been meeting with journalists in off-therecord briefings on the issue
of prison reform and is working with Congress to build support for the “Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act” (FIRST STEP Act). Jared Kushner’s father, Charles Kushner, served time in federal prison in Alabama; Jared has taken a special interest in prison reform and pushed to pass the “FIRST STEP Act.” The bill has passed the House and awaits consideration in the Senate. During the on-camera portion of
the meeting, none of the pastors asked any substantive questions; some of them heaped praise on President Trump. Dr. Van Moody of The Worship Center in Birmingham, Ala., thanked President Trump “for being compassionate and caring about all people.” Dr. Moody praised the president’s compassion, despite the recent revelation that officials with the Department of Health and Human (Cont’d on page 9)
“And in their covetousness (lust, greed) they will exploit you with false (cunning) arguments. From of old the sentence [of condemnation] for them has not been idle; their destruction (eternal misery) has not been asleep.” 2 Peter 2:3 (Amplified Bible)
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Judg e rrules ules ag ains e on cam pus ear oting Judge agains ainstt S Sttat ate campus earlly vvo Calling it a “ham-handed” effort to keep young voters from casting ballots, a federal judge Tuesday struck down as unconstitutional an opinion… By Dara Kam Calling it a “ham-handed” effort to keep young voters from casting ballots, a federal judge Tuesday struck down as unconstitutional an opinion issued by Gov. Rick Scott’s administration that barred early-voting sites on college and university campuses. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker found that the Florida Department of State’s prohibition against campus earlyvoting sites “is facially discriminatory on account of age,” and that it “imposes significant burdens on plaintiffs’ rights weighted against imprecise, insufficiently weighty govern-
ment interests.” The lawsuit, filed by six University of Florida and Florida State University students, the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Andrew Goodman Foundation, hinges on a 2013 law that expanded earlyvoting sites and on a subsequent opinion by state Division of Elections Director Maria Matthews that interpreted the statute. The expansion of early-voting locations came a year after long lines caused voters to wait for hours before being able to cast their ballots in the 2012 presidential election. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Obama Announces Major Midterm Endor semen Endorsemen sementts By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)
Former President Barack Obama has issued a wave of endorsements ahead of the midterm elections. In this photo, President Barack Obama delivers the 2011 State of the Union Address while standing in front of President of the Senate Joe Biden and Speaker of the House John Boehner. (Pete Souza/Wikimedia Commons)
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were recently caught on video dancing at a Beyoncé and Jay-Z concert in Landover, Md. Now, the Obamas are back to business, announcing that they’ve endorsed dozens of candidates in advance of November’s all-important mid-term elections. This large, diverse contingent comprises 81 candidates from across the country in federal, state and down-ballot races. “I’m proud to endorse such a wide and impressive array of Democratic candidates—leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they’re running to represent,” Obama said in a statement. “I’m confident that, together, they’ll strengthen this country we love
by restoring opportunity that’s broadly shared, repairing our alliances and standing in the world, and upholding our fundamental commitment to justice, fairness, responsibility, and the rule of law.” Obama continued: “But first, they need our votes—and I’m eager to make the case for why Democratic candidates deserve our votes this fall.” Obama said he and his wife believe the country’s longterm challenges can be addressed best when all Americans take a more active role in democracy. That’s why he is dedicating his post-Presidency efforts to identifying and elevating the next generation of leaders, he said. In issuing this first round of endorsements, Obama said he also hopes to help current and aspiring Democratic leaders establish themselves, build their profiles, and lead their communities. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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What the Nia Wilson tragedy tells us about the media and Black victims By Ryan Velez On the surface, the death of Nia Wilson seems like just a senseless tragedy, with the 18year old being attacked by a man with a knife, leaving her dead and her sister injured. However, in the wake of her death and media presentation, a lot of questions are being asked about exactly whether innocent Black victims are getting a fair
shake, even after death. As is to be expected, pictures of Wilson were all over the news and social media when her death became a national story, most being the expected images like selfies and group pictures with friends. However, one station, KTVU, shared an image of her holding what appeared to be a gun (it was a gun-shaped phone case), which instantly drew criticism for portraying
her in a negative light seeing as there were many other pictures to use. On the Monday after the photo was shown, July 23rd, anchor Frank Somerville posted a lengthy apology to his Facebook page. “I wanted to take a moment and apologize for a picture that KTVU showed on the air for several seconds today about the young woman who was killed
on a Bart train last night. On our noon newscast, we briefly showed a picture taken from social media of her holding what appears to be a gun next to her head. Please know that everyone here at KTVU is mortified by what happened. Nia was a beautiful young girl. She had her whole life ahead of her. From me, and all of us at KTVU, I can’t say enough how sorry we are,” he wrote.
Michelle Obama Joins Voter Registration Drive for the Midterms WILSON
By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Former First Lady Michelle Obama is featured in a video along with celebrities Tom Hanks, Janelle Monáe, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and LinManuel Miranda to encourage people to register and vote. In less than 100 days, the midterm elections that will either expand President Trump’s power or greatly restrict it, will take place on November 6. There has been much talk about the likelihood of a “blue wave” that could give Democrats the gavel and investigative power in Congress over the next two years of Trump’s presidency. The underlying urgency of Michelle Obama’s message is an unspoken aspect of her new registration effort. The name of the new effort, “When We All Vote,” is also an indication that the former first lady is well aware of the fact that higher voter turnout usually leads to Democratic victories at the polls. The effort is also a challenge registered voter to participate in elections “both big and small.” Though the effort is billed as “non-partisan,” the sense of urgency about the country’s direction under President Trump’s leadership is an unavoidable backdrop. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
For some, the apology was heartfelt, while others felt it was too little, too late, especially in the greater portrayal of African Americans in media. One study showed that there was a disproportionate number of negative images being portrayed of black parents, depicting them
as poor, absentee fathers, reliant on welfare and criminal. Rashad Robinson, executive director of Color of Change, the organization b-ehind the study, wrote that “There are dire consequences for Black people when these outlandish archetypes rule the day.”
Early V oting in Br owar d County Voting Browar oward begins this Saturday
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has joined a number of actors, musicians and professional athletes to encourage people to register and vote. In this photo, First Lady Michelle Obama thanks U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees for their service and dedication at the Jefferson Auditorium, USDA on Friday, May 3, 2013. (Bob Nichols/USDA/Wikimedia Commons)
BROWARD COUNTY, FL —The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office is prepared to be of service to voters at the 21 Early Voting Sites scheduled for the 2018 Primary Election. Instead of voting at their polling place or voting by mail, voters may take advantage of Early Voting which will take place from: Saturday, Aug. 18 through Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for a total of nine days. Voting Sites: A list of the 21 sites and hours is available on our website at www.browardsoe.org. Broward County has expanded the early voting sites, dates, and times to better serve voters. Broward County voters may go to any of the Early Voting Sites to cast a vote. Voters with disabilities will be able to vote using a touchscreen machine located at each Early Voting site. Voters should take note that Florida law required voters to present picture ID with signature. Acceptable forms of ID are listed in our website at: www.browardsoe.org. The tabulation and results of votes cast during Early Voting will be released after the polls close on Tuesday, Aug. 28, Election Day. Results will be reported by precinct.
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First Game of Preseason By Byler Henry It’s that time of year again, it’s football season and the preseason has already started. The Buccaneers came down to Miami to take on the Dolphins. It was a good game that came down to the wire, with the Bucs winning 26 to 24. With the first preseason game out of the way, Dolphins have three more games to prepare for week one of the regular season. After missing all last year with a knee injury, Ryan Tannehill started for a series just to get back on the field, going 4 for 6, passing for 32 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. “It was huge. I think (it was) probably more appre-
ciation than I normally have for a preseason game. I didn’t make it to this point last year and of course the long rehab process and everything it took to get back to this point.” Tannehill says, “I think more appreciation for just every second that I was out there, and I just enjoyed it a little bit more.” David Fales performed well going 8 for 11 with 115 yards passing, Bryce Petty threw the only touchdown pass of the game. Overall, the offense had a good game with four quarterbacks coming in, getting some playing time. The running backs and the receivers looked good, there were key plays and key runs that were made to
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Brandon Redcliff with the carry. (All photos by Ron Lyons) keep the drives alive and set up field goals. Francis Owusu led the receivers with 4 receptions for 82 yards, Isaiah Ford had the only receiving touchdown
out there. “I liked the energy. I liked the focus that we had. Leading up to the game, I thought before we even got out there, guys were wired in and they were ready to go,” he says “Then when we got out there, there was a lot of good execution. There was some things that we have to work on. We were really shooting to get — you know, have zero pre-snap penalties. We fell short of that. Just putting the ball on the ground, that’s something that we just have to make sure that we don’t. I mean, first glance, you see (Kalen) Ballage go over the top of the guy but we lose the ball. So that’s just a young kid
trying to make a big play and making a mistake and he’ll learn from that and he’ll get better from it.” The Dolphins next preseason game will be on the road against the Panthers Friday 8/17. After looking at tape from the Bucs game, there will be some tuning and tweaking of some missed opportunities and they will be ready for the next game. The defense had a few missed opportunities and allowed the Bucs to march down the field a few times, allowing two rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown. Let’s see what happens next preseason game.
of the game. Senorise Perry had a go od game with 35 rushing yards on four carries and a touchdown. Head coach Adam Gase liked the energy he saw
Fifteen Kings and Queens from Africa share Love and Build Bridges in Orlando By Roger Caldwell There are connections being made with the motherland, which African Americans never thought would be possible in 2018. When I initially received a flyer that 11 Kings from Africa were coming to America, it just didn’t seem accurate or true. The expense, transportation, lodging, food, and traveling to Orlando and Boston would take excellent planning, coordination and scheduling, and many things could still go wrong. But with the excellent organization of Luc Djousse (Medical Professor & Doctor at Harvard University), The Wo-cotomadi Organization, The Black Women’s Roundtable of Florida (BWRF), HUGS Com-munity Services, The Bronze Kingdom, Ambassadors: Dr. Eu-genia Agard, Dr. Rose Solomon and Ms. Marie Vaz, everything was executed with very few problems and everyone appeared to be blessed with this experi-
Buddy Howell running through the Bucs Defense.
ence. This was the first time that many of the Kings and Queens from Africa were in central Florida, and they represented
three African countries: Cameroon, Togo and the Congo. Some spoke limited English because the national language is French, but everyone who had
an opportunity to speak to one of the Kings or Queens felt love, friendship and a desire to share.
Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tannehill throwing a nice pass.
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their special needs in a classroom environment. School faculty also attributes the program with boosting the self-esteem among students who have participated in the program. Parents have also witnessed the benefits that their children have experienced as result of participating in the program. “It has aided in reinforcing the learning traits and development expected of my child, that are required,” said Maxine Brivitte. Brian Johnson, Vice-Mayor of the City of West Park who helped established the Community Based Connections, Inc. explained the origins of the organization. “ Before we established the organization we consulted with community leaders to determine if they felt there was a need for such an organization in order to fill a need and insure that we were not duplicating services which were already being provided,” said Johnson. Mikelange Olbel is the current Executive Director of Community Based Connection, Inc. recently sat down with the Westside Gazette Newspaper to share some insight into the organization. Westside Gazette Newspaper (Westside Gazette) What led to the creation of your organization? “Community Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI) was founded in 2009 by Brian C. Johnson on the belief that service providers who have natural ties to the communities they serve are in the best position to help those persons to adopt long term solutions to their own problems. Over the years, our organization’s leadership was either raised in, currently lives in, and/or spent substantial social/community service time in the communities we serve. Therefore, we are in a unique position to build and maintain community connections that support positive youth development.”
(W.G.) As a communitybased organization what are some of the challenges you’ve faced? “I believe what is perceived to be the biggest challenge is the false belief that students and parent do not desire help. The reality is the students and parents want to be successful; however, they just want to know that people really do care about them. Students like parents don’t believe you care until you show them with action. That’s why we strive to show our organizational heart with action.” (W.G.) What would you consider the most important issues within our educational system, particularly pertaining to minority students? “Even though there are many positive outcomes associated with parent and community engagement, educators still struggle with how to involve parents in the issues affecting public schools, especially parents from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Less parent involvement is also likely in lower income neighborhoods and in areas where parents have little formal education or speak a language other than English. For teachers and principals in these communities, parent and community engagement becomes a source of frustration, even disappointment. Involving “hard-to-reach” parents and community members requires strengthening ties to community leaders, following through on commitments, developing trust and building relationships. It requires a firmer grasp of the cultural and language barriers that may sidetrack educators’ good efforts, and building this cultural awareness into your efforts to engage parents and community members.” (W.G.) What are some of the initiatives your organization has planned for the future? “We are looking forward to our first community award banquet. We have our very first fundraiser coming up as an organization. Know Your Rights forum: Why Policies Matters” (W.G.) Why is it so important for parents to play an active role in their child’s academic development? “At Community Based Connections, Inc. we believe family
engagement in schools improves student success, decreases absenteeism, and restores parents’ confidence in their children’s education. Furthermore, we believe that students with involved parents or other caregivers earn higher grades and test scores, have better social skills, and show improved behavior. In the article The Role of Parents in Early Childhood Learning by Susan H. Landry, PhD she said “Children’s development of the cognitive and social skills needed for later success in school may be best supported by a parenting style known as responsive parenting. Responsiveness is an aspect of supportive parenting described across different theories and research frameworks (e.g. attachment, socio-cultural) as playing an important role in providing a strong foundation for children to develop optimally.” The one of many reasons why we are grateful for our partnership with United Way of Broward County concerning the Early Achievers Program at Sunland Park Academy is because they understand the importance of parent’s engagements and they see the strong needs in the 33311 community.” (W.G.) How does community involvement impact the success of a school particularly when it comes to communities of color? “The jobs of educators and administrators have grown more complex and more challenging. It used to be that knowing about curriculum, student learning or assessments met the grade. Consequently, we see increases of educators are encouraged to become experts in parent and community engagement, especially as public schools come under more public scrutiny than ever before. Schools across the country are growing more racially and ethnically diverse. Changing demographics require educators to not just think more critically about how to engage culturally and linguistically diverse communities in the decisions affecting public schools, but act on it.” (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Oakland University to Cover 100 Percent of Teen’s Tuition After Losing Scholarship By Victor Ochieng Zavion Woodruff put in every effort to get the coveted Kalamazoo Promise Scholarship, which is guaranteed to every student who has studied in a Kalamazoo Public School (KPS). Some of the rules require that a student study in KPS from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. Woodruff did everything according to the regulations, and even more she kept her grades up. At the end of her high school studies, she graduated from Loy Norrix High School with high honors
and a GPA. But she received bad news when her scholarship was revoked since they discovered that for a while she was homeless. Woodruff was homeless after she and her family had to move out of the KPS district and into a shelter for six months. And this became the reason why her scholarship was revoked. Fortunately for the young lady, Oakland University reached out to offer her a 100% tuition grant. This is following her desire to have the opportunity to study Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Their offer, however, does not include her books and an amount reaching $1,640.
After further consideration of all the qualified candidates for the Governor of Florida, the Westside Gazette Editorial Board(WEB) has reasoned to endorse Mayor Andrew Gillum.
Before getting this news from the University, she had toured the institution. This also happened prior to her loss of the scholarship. It was her dream to go there for her college studies, and therefore the grant becomes a dream-come-true for
the young woman. According to reports by FOX-17, the grant is worth between $5000 and $6000. This amount remaining would not have been affordable for her to carter for, however she was smart enough to
start a GoFundMe page. And she set her goal at $12000 to pay for college tuition before the good news arrived, but the page has garnered over $17, 000. This is more than enough, and she indicated that the extra amount will go to her younger sister’s college fund. The page has been shared hundreds of times with many people being moved by the unfortunate loss of her scholarship. Amongst those that have shared the page is Oakland University leadership. Woodruff is amongst the few lucky people whose misfortune got to make headlines and as a result got her help. There are many girls whose dreams are shattered and there is never anyone available to assist them
get up. Because of this, many, especially from minority groups, lose out on education. Our society today has gotten to the point where those who are poor are more disadvantaged when it comes to getting help than those who are able, an irony that it is difficult to understand. Being homeless today will not attract sympathy from people or institutions. Instead it gets you to lose us on many opportunities. Until we get to a point when we care and carry one another’s burden as our own, it is hard to discover talents that are perishing in the corners of our societies. A better world is a united world that holds each other’s hand to create a more suitable place to live.
The first Black-owned vocational school training school in the country will be auctioned off on August 29 The Tangipahoa Parish desegregation lawsuit, filed over 51 years ago in the federal courts in New Orleans, has still not been resolved.
Bobby Henry Sr., Publisher of Westside Gazette Newspaper with Mayor Andrew Gillum
NAACP commends Florida State Attorney for indictment of McGlockton killer
(Cont'd from FP) Drejka claimed the killing legal under the Florida Stand Your Ground law and was neither arrested nor charged by Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtier. The case was referred to the State Attorneys’ office and Drejka was finally charged today for manslaughter. “The NAACP is mobilizing its supporters and partners to push for sane gun control laws and a repeal of the Stand Your Ground statue in Florida and around the nation,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. “This un-civilized law is simply a license to kill; it must
be eliminated for the safety of all our comm-unities.” Earlier this month the NAACP joined with NAACP Florida State Conference and NAACP Clearwater Branch to call on the State’s Attorney office to indict Drejka and for the U.S. Department of Justice investigate and ine At-torney for taking the appro-priate action which should have occurred immediately after the incident,” said Marva McWhite, NAACP Clearwater Branch President. The NAACP stands firm in its opposition to the Stand Your Ground laws in Florida and around the nation.
Allegedly kick pregnant Black woman (Cont'd from FP) ensued for reasons unknown, and Predulus kicked Pacheco’s sister in the face. “I saw red and beat the s— out of her,” Pacheco said of the victim, who was eight months pregnant and had a due date of August 8th. “I never did no kicking, nothing. I never touched nobody,” said the new father. “All I did was defend my baby mother and a child. To me, I don’t put my hands-on women and that’s how it should be, especially a pregnant woman too.” Predulus believes that Pacheco was intoxicated at the time. “As I was talking to the police, I realized they were drunk, so I guess the alcohol probably kicked in,” he said. “I observed the victim to be in severe pain in her abdomen region and possibly having contractions,” Miami Beach Police officer Alberto Castro wrote in the report. “Luckily, we had got her to Mount Sinai (Hospital) just in time because it only took
seven minutes for the labor,” Predelus told CNN affiliate WSVN. Murray and their infant son were healthy. “The pain was really—it was shock,” Murray told WSVN. “I really didn’t have no understanding of anything. I just wanted to make sure my baby was safe … That’s something that’s always scary for a woman, to feel like your baby’s in danger because of a tragic situation. That’s a whole other traumatic level.” “Due to Ms. Ambar Pacheco’s recent off-duty actions, her employment with the City of North Miami Beach has been terminated effective immediately,” Chief William Hernandez said Friday via his department’s Twitter account. “She was so beautiful, so inspirational, had dreams,” Nia’s father, Amsar El Muhammad, told reporters Wednesday. “I’m supposed to be planning her graduation, not her funeral.”
Professor Oliver Wendell Dillon, founder of the first Black training school in the country. N A T I O N W I D E (BlackNews.com) — In 1911, the first Black training school in the nation was open to Black students. The vocational and industrial education offered the students specialized training. The school provided teacher training so that the graduated could staff the Black schools in rural towns throughout the South. The training school was the beginning of secondary public education for Blacks in South. Professor Armstead Mitchell Strange was born in 1884 in Waterproof, La. He earned his college degree from Alcorn College, where he finished in 1902. Strange came to Tangipahoa Parish via Collins, Miss. He came to Kentwood, La. in 1910. Strange joined several local white businesses, and donated money to establish Kentwood Industrial School for Blacks. He raised the money, purchased land, and erected the building, one of which was named for him. The scholastic year 191112, marked the beginning of the Training School Movement as far the Slater Fund is concerned. Professor A.M. Strange wrote to Dr. James H. Dillard, general agent for the John F. Slater Fund (a philanthropic fund for the advancement of Negro education), soliciting aid for a Black school that would be in Kentwood, La. Professor Strange established Kentwood first Training School for African Americans. In 1917, Professor Oliver Wendell Dillon came to Kentwood to take charge of the oneroom, one-teacher, two months a year school. That year Dillon received $1,000 from the Brooks Scanlon Lumber Co. and the Natalbany Lumber Co. to hire three other teachers and extend the school term to a full nine months for 200 students. In 1919 the school board appropriated $1,000 to construct a two-story, five-classroom building at the school. Another $1,200 was spent to purchase 85 acres adjoining the school. Professor Dillon appealed to the local board to buy a machine, and to make cement blocks. After securing the machine he implored Black people in the area to supply labor. They made
40,000 cement blocks, one at a time and erected a building for educating area children. According to the genealogy research of Leonard Smith III and local historian Antoinette Harrell, Professor Strange was one of seventeen children born to Tillman and Millie Hunter Strange. His brother Tillman moved to Chicago and became a physician. Professor Strange started other schools and colleges in the South. He helped many young Black students get their education. Harrell’s research revealed that the greatest gospel singer Mahalia Jackson performed at the school in the 60’s. Many of the students who attended the school were the children of sharecroppers and farmers who wanted their children to get an
education. Having the school auction would create a massive void in the community. Deon attended every meeting to address this situation with the Tangipahoa Parish School Board and hasn’t had much success. “How could they auction off our legacy?” he asked. “Our ancestor worked with the sweat, tears, and blood to build this school,” said Deon. Basketball star LeBron James opened the free “I Promise” school in Akon, Ohio. The school offers free uniforms, transportations, access to a food pantry for their family. Professor Strange and Professor Dillon did the same thing in Kentwood. They solicited the support of the community who gave their resources and labor
to build the oldest Training School for Blacks in the Nation. “Today the school is up for auction and has caused a great deal of pain and heartaches for the African American community,” said Deon Johnson, Execute Director of O.W. Dillon Preservation Organization. “They’re auctioning off our legacy and history,” said Deon. “A lot of sweat and hard work built this school,” he said. “Professor Oliver Wendell Dillon and men of the community made the very bricks and mortar to build the school. Please help us to keep this historic school and preserve our legacy.” For more details about the organization, visit www.owdillonpreservation.org
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The 10th Annual Seniors Prom on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 5 to 10 p.m., at The Bahia Mar Hotel and Resort, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fla. Tickets are now available at MODCO, 1530 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must be 55 or older ot attend. The Broward Citizens for Seniora, Inc., members also have tickets. For additional info or sponsorship, call (954) 303-4900 or (954) 2952039. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Broward County Chapter 2018 Broward County Rattler Send Off on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. 2 p.m., at Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Calling all incoming freshmen & transfer students! This event is free;you must register @www.eventbrite.com Event Tile:FAMU2018StudentSendoff For more info call (954) 4393864. Parents are encourage to attend. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Zeta D.O.V.E. Foundation Back-to-School Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 9 a.m., at Signature Grand, 6900 State Rd. 84, Davie, Fla. For cost eventbrite.com/e/zeta-dovefoundation-prayer-breakfast-tickets47489018934?aff=ebdssbdestsearch and additional info afaintaylor@gmail.com ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Artist Niki Lopez will be curating her 10th Annual Show at Fort Lauderdale's 1310 Gallery. What's Your Elephant Art Exhibit to opens with compelling Art and Performace on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 6 to 10 p.m., at 1310 Gallery, S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Admission is free and open the public.
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Powered by Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis Eight Annual Lake Lucerne Crime Watch Book Bag Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bennett M. Lifter Park, 20701 N.W. 22 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla. For more info contact Tiffany Achille tachille@miamigardens-fl.gov. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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The Board of Directors of the St. John Community Development Corporation (St. John CDC) will host Overtown on Friday, Aug. 24 from 6:30 to 11 p.m., at Jungle Island, Bloom Ballroom, 111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, Fla. To purchase tickets at www.stjohncdc.org
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Teen Open Mic Night. Future Dates: Dates subject to change. Come and share your talents! - Thursday, Aug. 30 - Thursday, Sept. 20 - Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m., at Starbucks Miami Gardens, 19401 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Elder Financial Abuse & Wellness Symposium on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 N.W. 199 St., Miami Gardens, Fla. For more info contact Hilary Marshall (305) 622-8062. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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State Representative Shevrin Jones and State Representative Nicholas Duran to host a Red For Education Rally on Sunday, Aug. 29 at 12 noon atBetty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 N.W. 199 St., Miami Gardens, Fla All Democratic Gubernational Candidates are confirmed to attend. For additional info call (305) 804-4287. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Florida Juneteenth Fest Events - Adult Literacy Open House at Tyrone Bryant Library on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m., 2230 N.W. 21 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -Transinclusive Masquerade Prom on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m., at Rodeway Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Port Everglades Cruise Port Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For cost visit Eventbrite. - Free English Cafe: A Friendly Casual Place to Practice Speaking English on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m., Tyrone Bryant Branch Library, 2230 N.W. 21 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. Ninth Ct., Pompano Beach, Fla,. For more info call (954) 3577670. - Wednesday, Aug. 15, 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oasis: Introduction to Computers. - Monday, Aug. 27 from 6 7:3 p.m. Oasis: Cyber Crime Fighters. - August: Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ESOL Conversation Class.
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The Urban League Of Broward County's Red Gala on Agent of the Future on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Alonzo Mourning's Summer Jam TopGolf Fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m., at 17321 N.W. Seventh Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla. Fore more info contact MFF (305) 467-0095 or jmers@mourningfamilyfoundation.org ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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City of Fort Lauderdale Volunteer Opportunites: - Saturday, Aug 18 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. - Book Sorting event – RSVP required. For more info contact Jorg Hruschka at JHruschka@fortlauderdale.gov or (954) 709-3197. - Saturday, Aug 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. - Library Installations RSVP required. For more info contact Jorg Hruschka at JHruschka@fortlauderdale.gov or (954) 709-3197. - Saturday, Aug 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.- Riverwalk Ambassadors at Riverwalk Huizenga Plaza, 32 E Las Olas. To register or for more info call JoAnn Smith at (954) 298.5607. - Saturday, Aug 25 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Edible Food Forest at Snyder Park 3299 SW 4 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more information call Robert Figueroa at (917) 652.1050. - Saturday, Sept 1 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. - Urban Garden The Northwest Gardens PATCH (People’s Access to Community Horticulture) is a community Market Garden which grows fresh, healthy, and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. The team will meet at 824 N.W. 14Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info go to http://www.handsonbroward.org
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Pompano Beach Library, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 2, Pompano Beach, Fla. For info call (954) 357-7595. - Thursday, Aug. 16 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. - Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian in the (Conference Room) - Thursday, Aug. 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. - English Cafe in the (Conference Room) - Saturday, Aug. 18 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. - CashFlow Gameboard Financial Education. This is a public meetup group and space is limited to registered attendees in the (Conference Room) - Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Intro to Microsoft Word 2010/13 Session 1. Class limit 10. Requirements: Must have basic computer and mouse skills in the (Conference Room) - Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Politics and Pretzels in the (Conference Room) - Thursday, Aug. 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. - English Cafe. Limited to the first 12 people each week. in the Conference Room) - Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - First Time Home Buyers Work Shop 2018 in the (Mutli-Purpose Room) - Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Intro to Microsoft Word 2010/2013 Session 2 Continuation of Class from August 21. Pre-Requisite: Attend Session 1 in the (Computer Center) - Thursday, Aug. 30 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. - Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian - Speical guest: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in the (Conference Room) - Thursday, Aug. 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. - English Cafe, limited to first 12 people each week in the (Conference Room)
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- Burger & Brew Fest Friday, Aug. 17 from 7-11 p.m., at Town Center Plaza 2300 Civic Center Pla., Miramar, Fla. For info call (954) 602-3319. - Burger & Brew Fest Friday, Aug. 17 from 7-11 p.m., at Town Center Plaza 2300 Civic Center Pla., Miramar, Fla. For info call (954) 602-3319. - The Circle of Fathers presents: Gun Violence & It's Effect on Communities Town Hall Dis-cussion & Men's Conference on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Miramar City Hall, 2300 Civic Center Place, Mira-mar, Fla. For more info call (786) 504-4235. - Crime Prevention for Business on Thursday, Aug. 23 thru Thursday, Sept. 13 from 7- 9 p.m. For info call (954) 6024351oremailohall@miramarpd.org - The Circle of Fathers presents: Gun Violence & Its Effect on Communities Town Hall Discussion & Men's Conference on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Miramar City Hall, 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Fla. For more info call (786) 504-4235. -Miramar presents Miramar High School Ulimate Class Reunion Weekend: * Friday Night Football Friday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m., Miramar vs Miami Northwestern at 3601 S. Douglas Rd., Miramar, Fla. * Firday, Night Mix N Mingle on Friday, Aug. 24 11 p.m., at Grand Cafe, 12389 Pembroke Rd., Pembroke Pines, Fla. * Saturday, Aug. 25 - Outing from 3 to 8 p.m., at Perry Park/ Wellman Field, SW 68 Ave., & SW 34 St., Miramar, Fla. * Sunday, Aug. 26 - Brunch After Dark Ultimate 90s Party Reunion from 4 to 12 p.m., at D'Lux Lounge, 2333 Hollywood, Fla. Ticket available at Eventbrite. For more info call (954) 5229030.
- Caribbean Healthy Food Focus Group will take place mid-August to early September. You are welcome to participate if: * 18 years of older * Read and speak English * Lived in Broward County for at least 5 years * Live in zip codes: 33311, 33313, 33319 * From any the following countries: Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Dominican-Republic or Trinidad & Tobago * If application, choose the country you most identify with. Space is limited. Must complete the full 2 hour focus group session to receive a $25.00 gift card. "Only one member per family can participate. Light refreshment will be served. - August: Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ESOL Conversation Class.
HAVE A SAFE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
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All Red School House (RSH) Former Students - If you attended RSH during 1968-2008. - We need your success stories! - Where are you now? What are you doing now? - We also need pictures of any RSH activities. SAVE THE DATE Thursday, Sept. 6 2018 at 6 p.m. We are celebrating 50 Years of service to the community! Banquet style, Formal Attire! Ticket will be on sale June 4, 2018 Commenorative Book ads also available. Contact Miss Gwen at (9540 462-5627 redschoolgwen@bellsouth.net
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"OMAROSA" By Pastor Rasheed Z Baaith “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (Isaiah 5:20) Omarosa was one of those Black folks who licked President Trump’s boots no matter what they had walked in. She denied he was a racist or misogynist or sexually assaulted women. She made it her business to attend national Black gatherings and defend President Trump as arrogantly as she could. She seemed to believe that President Trump was God and she was his high priestess. She treated her own people with the same disdain and contempt as the President does. She was not alone in being Black and a sycophant and defender of a man who believes Nazis are good peo-
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ple. There are a coterie of Black Americans who are as shameless as they are will fully uninformed in their defense of Trump. Paris Dennard, Jim Brown, Kanye West, Rev. Darrrell Scott are the most well known of these people. Now she wants us to believe she just discovered that the God in her life is everything negative people have been saying he is. He is according to Omarosa a racist misogynist, incapable of being fair or compassionate, and unqualified to hold the office of President. Talk about an awakening. And I’m still trying to understand
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It’s time the NRA address Florida’s Stand Your Ground statute. The nation’s premiere gun-rights group flashed a brief spark of common sense in reacting to a decision by Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri who cited the controversial law as his reason for not making an arrest in a fatal shooting that followed a dispute over a parking space. Instead of pushing a confusing and controversial statute, the NRA can show some leadership by working with law enforcement, lawmakers and the courts to rein in Stand Your Ground and bring some clarity to the selfdefense law in Florida and other parts of the country.
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If you still doubt that Stand Your Ground has its problems, take the recent shooting out of Clearwater that has Florida and its controversial self-defense statute back in the spotlight. The tragedy began with an argument between Michael Drejka and Markeis McGlockton’s girlfriend, Britany Jacobs. McGlockton had parked in the store’s handicapped space, which irritated Drejka and led to a confrontation. Told that a man was shouting at his girlfriend, (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Malicious Summoning: A deterrent to racist cop-callers By Guest Columnist Erious Johnson, Jr., and Nkenge Harmon Johnson Stories are flooding the news cycle of callous people calling police on African Americans having a barbecue in a park, asking to see a manager at a Waffle House, slowly playing a round of golf, and sitting in a Starbucks. Hence the hashtag “Living While Black.” It connotes someone who is minding their own business, doing ordinary things, only to have the police called on them, usually by a white person who is offended by a Black person being in a certain place, at a certain time, doing whatever they had the right to be doing. While it is catching the nation’s attention, this upsetting phenomenon is not new. Racism, entitlement, and privilege rely on the government sanctioned power to enforce one’s opinion of superiority over another. This sentiment formed the basis for slavery, which was solidified by the fugitive slave provisions in the United States Constitution. Then, Black Codes and
The Johnsons Jim Crow accompanied newly freed slaves into emancipation. And in 1857, United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger B. Taney ruled that African Americans “had no rights which the white man was bound to respect.” People subjected to these shocking encounters are left humiliated. They are uncertain of their ability to live in peace in their own communities. They have no redress to recoup their time, money, or dignity. For example, a neighbor in Ohio called police on a 12(Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
“Voters’Power and Participation Shape The Fabric of Democracy!” By Mrs. Maureen S. Bethel
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who she is talking about when she speaks of “my people.” I know it cannot be Black people she is speaking of because she has never shown any affinity for us. Perhaps she’s speaking of the alt right or the Blacks for Trump segment of people. As for her new book and the tapes she made and how Kelly fired her, what did she expect? What did the White House expect? The question always was why did this woman who was not a domestic policy expert, was not a counselor in internatinal affairs, nor had economics expertise, have unfettered access to the President? Why was she allowed to come in and out of the Oval Office when she pleased? Why was he paying her almost $200,000 a year for nothing? Why? Trump for his part is now calling Oarosa a “low life,” questioned her intelligence and her ability to be able to work with people, and said “nobody liked her.” Either the two of them are the biggest liars we have ever heard or neither of them has any sincerity about anything. Especially friendship.
Time for the NRA to be responsible and revise stand your ground By Sean Pittman
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Are you powerfully ready with exertive action-enthusiasm and power to vote in the upcoming elections which are supposed to be the most important of our lifetime? Yes, we’re less than four months away from the biggest election since 2016, and I’m inspired about what may be possible if we make our vote count. We must use our vote to change the path our nation, state and communities are on. We must set the stage for a victorious finale during November. We must utilize visionary and strategic programs and developments to capture and solidify victory after the votes are counted. Political involvement and awareness are major forces that have great impact on our daily living successfully in our communities. Therefore, let’s participate aggressively with actionreadiness for the upcoming elections so that we’ll have a greater impact and opportunity to choose wisely the selection of candidates; also, to be knowledgeable of the issue-oriented, social action concerns that are facing our communities and nation. Such issues as legislation affecting immigration, education, school safety, health care,
employment, Social Security, and child welfare have great priority for decision-making and are impacting the political processes in many ways. We need to select the very best candidates who are vying for elected and appointed offices. We need to select candidates who are knowledgeable and strong supporters of these over-whelming priorities. Also, we need to choose candidates who are highly active and visible in civic responsibility, public policy-making and an advocacy in social action areas. Finally, we should choose candidates who are ardent supporters of programs and projects for the welfare of all citizens. Therefore, let’s use our vote to participate aggressively with action-ready responsibilities so that we’ll have a greater impact. There’s still time to attend the Candidates Meet and Greet Forums to learn more about their political platforms and specific plans for successful endeavors in our communities. Remember, your VOTE is a Godgiven gift for you to use wisely and profitably. Therefore, make it count victoriously!
I have some advice for President Trump. Swallow hard, let Omarosa sell her book and spare yourself and your family what happens if you push Omarosa to tell all she knows. She knows way too much and can do way too much damage for him to go tit for tat with her. Is she lying about what she says of Trump? Some maybe but not a lot I’d bet. Finally there’s this: Omarosa represents what happens when one decides that qualities like honesty, loyalty, compassion, and an honest work ethic are sacrificed for greed and pride. Having an allegiance that is for sale is one more reason she has become who she is. Donald Trump too. They deserve each other.
Parable teaches Black students achieve in good sch ools schools By Kevin Palmer The biblical parable of the sower could be used to explain the difference in academic performance of Black students who attend Richmond County and Columbia County schools in Georgia. The seed in the parable represent black students. The two school systems represent the soil. The seed which fell on bad soil produced low quality plants. But, the seed which fell on good soil produced high quality plants. According to the 2017 Georgia Milestones, End of Grade Report, the performance of Black students was noticeably higher in Columbia County than Richmond County. For Columbia County, English Language Arts produced 27.5 percent Black proficient learners, Mathematics, 26.6 percent, Science, 25.1 percent, and Social Studies, 22.5 percent Conversely, in Richmond County, English Language Arts produced only 15.7 percent Black proficient learners, Mathematics, 12.8 percent, Science, 8.8 percent, and Social Studies, 9.6 percent. In the core subject areas, Black students who attended Columbia County schools scored twice as high as Black students who attended Richmond County schools. Not only that, Black Columbia County students had a higher percentage than white Richmond County students in 3 of the 4 core subject areas. In Richmond County, Mathematics produced 26.5 percent white proficient learners, Science, 22.7 percent, and Social Studies, 21.0 percent. Therefore, the parable and data suggest the academic issues of Black students in Richmond County lie not with the seed, but with the soil, the school system itself.
Tips and Hacks for a Smooth Start to the School Year By Rapheala Carvalho We have had all the time to play in the sun and explore new lands. It’s soon time to dock and get back into the normal ebb and flow of a new school year. Let’s get the kiddos off the right way. Tip # 1- Get the kids back to their routine bedtime days ahead of the first day. Their bodies need time to adjust into the sleeping rhythm of a new schedule. That will promote alert minds and rested bodies for the new days ahead. Tip #2: Reminder bracelets are a great way to keep them aware of things they tend to forget. Slip on a handwritten note on a plastic bracelet to remind them of these important things. Tip #3: The world is a rainbow, so why not color code it? Color associations on their notebooks or folders will help the older kids quickly take out the correct folder for each class by a quick glance at the color. Tip #4: It goes without saying that parents need to be present in the daily process of homework. Set aside a reserved time each afternoon to conquer the day’s work with your child. You will see the beautiful collaborative relationship blossom daily and be able to celebrate in each success your child achieves. Tip #5: Treat a mistake as just that, a mistake. Don’t let your kids get too down on themselves or they will begin to find shelter in only attempting what they think they are good at doing. Encourage your child to embrace learning by being fearless, rather than fearing mistakes and challenges because after all, blunders are part of the learning process. Parents are a child’s first teacher, so model this healthy behavior and they will be sure to follow suit. Tip # 6: Help the teachers!!! They will be putting in tons of time to prepare for your child’s day, be sure to offer your help and remember them when it’s time to show appreciation for giving your child their best day after day. Have a great school year!
The Juxtaposition Du Jour By Nicole Nutting Every week of the Trump administration delivers up a bountiful harvest of both pearls and onions. This week was no exception, presenting ample evidence of the schizoid nature of American political thought. Two interviews in particular, by their very contrast, illuminate the great divide in public opinion. In a run-up to a “Unite The Right” rally this weekend in the nation’s capitol, Chris Cuomo had comedian D.L. Hughley in the CNN studio. Hughley shot down the Nativism-apologist babble with this crisp no-brainer, “White men don’t get to define racism.” The lucky Americans who are dealt a winning hand, by virtue of gender and skin color, simply don’t have the frame of reference to grasp the nuances. Their dominance reflex may predispose them to assume they know it all, but it’s wasted breath to argue whether or not our president is a racist. “If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck...” The evidence has been clear since before the election. In diametric opposition to Hughley, this week we also saw Kanye West. A member of the Kardashian clan and supporter of the notion that Trump is the best president for Blacks, West was a guest on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Kimmel asked him directly, “What do you think Trump has done for Black people?” West’s answer was.....dead silence, followed by a vacuous grin. He could not offer a single example, so the show went immediately to break. The Trump detractor could articulate the problems, but the Trump supporter couldn’t name the benefits. The temptation is to conclude that allegiance is deaf, dumb, and blind. Most liberals can’t understand why ANYONE would support our president. For a person of color to favor this administration sails right past the column entitled “Inexplicable Behavior” to land with a resounding thud in the “Shoot Yourself In The Foot” category. This week’s pearl award goes to the sentient D.L. Hughley, hands down. Hopefully Kanye West likes onions— but if he does, he may not have the slightest idea why.
The Need and Importance of Mentoring Black Males in 2018 By Roger Caldwell In the Black community in 2018, the overall academic achievement of African American males is appallingly low, and there should be a call to action nationwide. It is time to restore an appreciation of the role of education with young Black men and women in our community. Michael Casserly, executive director of the Great City Schools, states that Black males now make up only 5 percent of college enrollment nationally, but 36 percent of the prison population. This is a crisis in the Black community, and “The problem can’t be quarantined” says Michael Eric Dyson, a professor at Georgetown University. It is very easy to bury our heads in the sand, or put the blame on the educational system and claim America is racist. But by 4th grade, only 12% of (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
The Parents Responsibilities — No Roots, No Fruits!!! Problems: By James Hankins “Some” parents never meet their children’s teachers, attend PTA meetings, monitor homework assignments, discuss report cards, or monitor what their children wear to school. They don’t know how many credits are needed to graduate or how many their children have. They also leave too many important future planning decisions up to the school system and their children. SOLUTIONS: NOTE: If your plan is for one-year plant rice, three years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, “educate” your children. Confucius. 1. Buy only the school clothes you can afford for your children. 2. Take your children to open house and meet all their teachers. (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 2211 N.W. 7th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33061 Church: (954) 583-9368 Email: bethelmbchurchfl@att.net
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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. Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!
Pentecostal Temple Revival Center 2050 N. W. 27 St., Oakland, Fla. 33311 Church: (954) 733-0727 Email: @bishopwill.brantley
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"
Bishop Will Brantley WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................................................... 8 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday School ..................................................................................... 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (Prayer Service) ............................................................................ 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Bible Study) ................................................................................ 7:30 p.m. Friday (Alter Prayer) .................................................................................... 6:00 p.m. "But the hour cometh, and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him." "God is spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." John: 4-23-24
Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church 522 N.W. Ninth Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Church: (954) 462-1413 or (954) 647-8254 Email: AMEZ522@yahoo.com
Rev. Dr. William Calvin Haralson, Pastor SERVICES Sunday School .................................................................................. 10:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................................................ 11:00 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) ............................................................... 7:30 p.m.
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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.
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. WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting ............................................... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study ..................................................... 7:00 p.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. Email: infor@mthermonftl.com
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES Worship Service ................................................................................... 10 a.m. Church School ..................................................................................... 9:15 a.m. BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday ................................................................... 10 a.m. Gems & Jewels Ministry Senior Wednesday Wednesday (Bible Study) ............................................... 12 Noon & 7- 8 p.m. Daily Prayer Line ...................................................................................... 6 a.m. (712) 432-1500- Access Code296233#
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1161 NW 29th Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33311 (954) 581-0455 ● Fax: (954) 581-4350 www.mtzionmbc1161.com
Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service ............................................................................................................ 10:15 a.m. Sunday School ................................................................................................................ 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (1st Sunday) ........................................................................... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ........................................................................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................................................... 7:00 p.m. Saturday (2nd & 4th) Christian Growth & Orientation ................................... 8:30 a.m. But be doers of the Word - James 1:22 nkjv - “A Safe Haven, and you can get to Heaven from here”
New Birth Baptist Church The Cathedral of Faith International Bishop Victor T. Curry, M.Min., D.Div. Senior Pastor/Teacher 2300 N.W. 135th Street Miami, Florida 33167
ORDER OF SERVICES Sunday Worship ........................................................ 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ....................................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Bible Study) ......................................................................................... 6:45 p.m. Wednesday (Bible Study) ............................................................................... 10:45 a.m.
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The WITNESS of “The WILL” Sunday Worship Experiences ................................................................ 7:45 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ................................................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Night Triumph {Prayer, Praise and Power} Prayer Meeting ................................................................................................................ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study ........................................................................................................................ 7:30 p.m. We STRIVE to PROVIDE Ministries that matter TODAY to Whole Body of Christ, not only the Believers, but also for those stranded on the “Jericho Road”! “Celebrating over 85 Years of FAITH and FAVOR! Come to the WILL ... We’ll show You the WAY: Jesus the Christ!”
Victory Baptist Church Independent Pastor Keith Cunningham 2241 Davie Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Church Telephone: (954) 284-9413 Visit: www.victoryweb.org Sunday School ...................................................................................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Morning……………………… ................................. 11:00 a.m. SundayEvenn igServcie………………………………………. ......................................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer…………………. ..................... 7:00 p.m. Saturday Morning Soul Winning/Visitation………………… .................... 10:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Every 2nd & last Tuesdays)……………………… ............. 6:00 p.m. Ladies Fellowship (the last Saturday of each month)…………………………. 5:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Every Friday)…………………………. ................................... 6:30 p.m. Discover GOD Let Us Help You Find The Way To Jesus Christ
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James C. Boyd Funeral Home BUSH Funeral services for the late Enious Morgan Sylvester Bush - 46 were held August 9 at James C. Boyd Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joseph wells officiating. MARTIN Funeral services for the late Baby Girl Macie McKinzie Martin – 5 days-old. O’CONNOR Funeral services for the late Vincent O’Connor – 95 held August 12 at Lauderhill Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Lester Elliott officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central).
McWhite's Funeral Home BAILEY Funeral services for the late Mavis Bailey were held August 12 at McWhite’s Funeral Home with Pastor D. Bent officiating. GREEN Funeral services for the late Dora B. Green – 81 were held August 11 at Golden Heights Church of Christ with Dr. W.F. Washington officiating. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Dania, Fl. LYNCH Funeral services for the late Hermine M. Lynch - 64 were held August 1 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Services. PARKINSON Funeral services for the late Lalice Parkinson – 93 were
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held August 11 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. SMITH Funeral services for the late Lakisha Erika Smith – 37 were held August 11 at Full Gospel. TOWSON Funeral services for the late Johnnie Towson – 85 were held August 10 at McWhit’s Funeral Home Chapel. WILSON Funeral services for the late Reginald Wilson – 47 were held August 11 at Mr. Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Witherspoon officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home DAVIS Funeral services for the late Jeremy Marcus Davis – 27 were held August 11 at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Robert C. Stanley officiating. DUPREE Funeral services for the late L.P. Dupree, Jr. - 69 were held August 11 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy English officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. LAMBERT Funeral services for the late Henry Louis “Dump” Lambert III- 67 were held August11 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Pastor Lenard Ward officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord Psalm 33:12
Black Pastors Praise Trump (Contd from FP) Services warned the Trump administration that separating families would be dangerous for children, The New York Times reported. “Trump dropped the policy more than a month ago under fire from Democrats and Republicans alike,” according to The New York Times. “But of more than 2,500 children who were initially separated from parents and guardians, hundreds remain in federal custody including more than 400 whose parents left the U.S. without them.” Senior Pastor John Gray of Relentless Church in Greenville, S.C., prayed over the meeting. “Dr. King said we cannot influence a table that we are not seated at,” Gray prayed. “And so we pray that this conversation will be fruitful, and productive, and honoring of the best traditions of this nation.” The group of pastors included: Senior Pastor Dale Bronner of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Atlanta, Ga. ; Senior Pastor “Choco” Wilfredo De Jesus of New Life Covenant in Chicago, Ill.; Pastor Michael
E. Freeman of Spirit of Faith Christian Center in Prince George’s County, Md.; Dr. Phillip Goudeaux of the Calvary Christian Center in Sacramento, Fla.; Senior Pastor John Gray of Relentless Church in Greenville, S.C.; Travis Hayes, the CFO of Our Relentless Church in Greenville, S.C.; Bishop Darrell Lynn Hines of Christian Faith Fellowship Church of God in Christ in Milwaukee, Wisc.; Senior Pastor Harry Jackson of Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Md.; Dr. Alveda King of Alveda King Ministries in Atlanta, Ga.; Pastor Julian Desmond Lowe of Oasis Church in Los Angeles, Calif.; and Dr. Van Moody of The Worship Center in Birmingham, Ala. President Willie G. Owens of the Coalition of African American Pastors, Senior Pastor Benny Perez of Church LV in Las Vegas, Nev.; Pastor Jon Ponders of Las Vegas, Nev.; Pastor Darrell Scott of the New Spirit Revival Center in Cleveland Heights, Ohio; Bishop Kyle Searcy of Fresh Anointing House of Worship in Mont(Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Cori Bostic is Florida A&M’s first female drum major of the Marching ts wing in mom and dad’ s ffoo oo ching band alums dad’s oots tstteps as mar 100, follo ollowing marc By Maya A. Jones
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retweeted the news and added a congratulatory message. “Our band leaders represent the diversity, dedication and academic prowess of our band scholars,” FAMU band director Shelby Chipman said in a statement. “We are excited about the opportunity to electrify Rattler fans/supporters near and far, as we also prepare to march
in the Jan. 1, 2019, Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.” Before the announcement went viral across social media platforms, Bostic shared the historic moment in a family group chat with a simple text: “I made drum major.” “Cori is the oldest of eight
children,” said Lenise Bostic, Cori’s mother. “All her siblings in the family group went wild! She was very calm, but when I talked to her she and I both just screamed on the phone.” Cori Bostic's quest to become a drum major began long before she even (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Mays High great enshrined in FAMU Sports HOF
Leroy Charlton, 2007; Willie Clarington, 2003; Emory Collier, 2002; Otis Collier, 1998; Rudy Givens, 2001; Owen "Butch” Mckay, 1985; Nathaniel "Traz" Powell, 1977; and Roy Young, 1997. Mays High School Class of 1967, Goulds, Florida https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=6dAq4twnnFc B. T. W. Alumni Athlete Club, Inc. http:/ btwalumniathleteclub.org/ B. T. W. High School Class of 1965, Inc. http://btwclassof1965inc.org/ North Dade Jr Sr High School Thunderbird Alumni http://ndjshalumni.com/
7:28 a.m. The Florida A&M University Marching 100 has diversified its band leadership and made history by adding its first female drum major in the program’s 72-year existence. Cori Renee Bostic, a 20-yearold junior broadcast journalism major from Decatur, Ga., was
Bostic is the first woman drum major of Florida A&M University’s marching band. (Photo Courtesy Lenise Bostic)
appointed during FAMU’s annual band camp and will be heading the Marching 100 alongside two new drum majors, Joshua Honore and Marquel Bowen, during the upcoming band season. News of Bostic’s historic appointment broke Tuesday and was confirmed by FAMU president Larry Robinson after he
Graduating from Mays High School in 1965, Otis Collier participated in football and track during his four years (1961-1965) of high school. At Mays, he was a member of the state championship mile relay team his senior year. In football, Otis was named an All-City halfback and most outstanding athlete for the Rams in 1965. He attended Florida A&M University and was a defensive back for legendary coach Jake Gaither. Collier was named team’s Rookie of the Year as a freshman and was a two-time All-Conference (as a junior and senior). He also was chosen as a team co-captain for two seasons (as a junior and senior). Otis was named team’s Defensive Back of the Year as a junior. He received the Out-
Former Mays High and Florida A&M University grad Otis Collier, Class of 1965 (l) and Mays High and Savannah State College (now Savannah State University) grad Dennis Davis, Class of 1964, sign their autographs on a football at the Ram Roundup in 2004. (Photo: Leroy Bradshaw Class of 1963 file photo)
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standing Senior Player award following his senior season. The other honors he earned during his senior season included AllState College Football and Black College All-American teams. Otis finished his career with 11 pass interceptions, including one he returned for 92 yards against Tennessee State (1967). He has been recognized as part of FAMU’s all-century football team. Otis was inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Otis Collier is one of eight members (six players and two coaches) with ties to Mays High enshrined in the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame ... Check out all eight Rams in the Hall in the list below.
Black Entrepreneur Launches Fun And Exciting New Program To Help Children Learn Different Languages
By Lauren Poteat (NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent)
DR. ROBINSON TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This November, Florida A&M University (FAMU) will inaugurate Larry Robinson, Ph.D., its 12th president in the University’s storied 130-year history. The three-day inauguration schedule focuses on the theme “Together We Rise,” which pays homage to President Robinson and his commitment to collaboration, community and consensus building. It also highlights the “FAMU Rising” campaign started by Robinson and his leadership team to raise millions to enhance student success. Robinson was named the 12th President of FAMU by the FAMU Board of Trustees in November 2017. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
It has been over 100 years since sickle cell disease (SCD), a hereditary blood disorder, was first discovered in the United States. However, despite the many years of research and study, SCD still affects millions of people throughout the world, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and is particularly common among those with African ancestry, including individuals living within the United States, South America, Saudi Arabia, Italy, India and the Caribbean. Every year, 1 in 365 Black babies are born with SCD and 1 in 13 are born with sickle cell trait (SCT). In comparison, SCD occurs in roughly 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American births. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Shy Santiago, founder of Learn a Language For Fun, and her children
Howard University President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick says that sickle cell disease is not a death sentence. People living with SCD can still play sports, go to school, have careers and live productive lives. (Howard University)
CHARLOTTE NC (BlackNews.com) — Learn A Language 4 Fun is a fun, new way to teach a language through music, dance, sing-along and fun facts for educational and hidden historical purposes. This Black-owned venture already has more than 1,000 followers on Facebook and over 800 followers on Instagram within just a few weeks of its onset. One person commented on their Facebook page: “My son is
Congressman Ron Dellums: A ‘Fierce’ Focused Fighter By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) When the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) holds its Annual Legislative Conference
Sep. 12–16, 2018 I hope there will be a tribute to one of its founders, Congressman Ron Dellums, who made his transition on July 30. Dellums was a fierce, focused
CONGRESSMAN DELLUMS fighter for justice, an anti-war activist who served in the military, authored several CBC Alternative Budgets (budgets that focused on human needs rather than military buildup) and was an indefatigable fighter for South African freedom. He is the epitome of congressional activism, progressive leadership, and stellar integrity. After 27 years in congress and a term as Mayor of Oakland, he had a much lower profile in recent years. Still, his name remains synonymous with principled leadership, and he will be sincerely missed! Dellums blazed on the national political scene, decried
by then Vice President, Spiro Agnew, as a “radical” from “Berzerkely.” Dellums had the right response, telling the Washington Post: “If being an advocate of peace, justice, and humanity toward all human beings is radical, then I’m glad to be called radical. And if it is radical to oppose the use of 70 percent of federal monies for destruction and war, then I am a radical.” With this as a definition of “radical,” the question really is, why aren’t there more radicals in our nation? (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
autistic, and he soaks up information. He loves your videos, and I love your style of teaching.” “This is a proud moment for our small company,” says Shy Santiago, founder of the company. “Our goal is to reach those who under normal circumstance may not have the opportunity to gain this valuable way of learning. As Nelson Mandela reminds us: ‘If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.’” She continues, “We are excited to bring this program to underserved communities and their children, and by this time next year, we are hoping to take our program across the globe, and enlighten the hearts of millions of children around the world.” To achieve the energy gained for the love of this program, the company strategized and implemented the following: * Self-taught lessons by prac-ticing day and night the basics of different languages for nu-merous months * Original songs and educational games * Bilingual worksheets * A creative way to use of household items to develop instruments to add music to the songs * Designs for colorful quirky outfits to add excitement for the children In addition, by using the phrase “The most colorful way to brighten a day is LEARN A LANGUAGE 4 FUN,” the company has perfected a way to entice an audience of — not only parents — but one that includes educators from many diverse backgrounds.
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Current Mayor of Miami-Dade Carlos Gimenez with guest and Oliver Gilbert, Mayor of Miami Garden. (Photos by Ron Lyons)
President of the Miami Dolphins, Tom Garfinkel, shows blue print of the Miami Dolphins new training field.
LEGAL NOTICES PUBLICATION OF BID SOLICITATIONS Broward County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for a variety of goods and services, construction and architectural/engineering services. Interested bidders are requested to view and download the notifications of bid documents via the Broward County Purchasing website at: www.broward.org/purchasing. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018
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#ShoppingWhileBlack: A woman was accused of smuggling school supplies under her shirt when in real sense she was carrying twins By Susan Johnes Shopping while Black and pregnant is now an issue to be avoided by Black folks to prevent being flagged down for nothing. Well, that was the case of a pregnant Black woman who left a Staples in North Carolina baffled after she was accused of stealing. According to the woman, the store’s manager assumed Sherell Bates was hiding items
under her shirt and therefore, asked a police officer to question her. Bates is expecting twins. The incident occurred Aug. 10 when Sherell Bates left home Friday to do some backto-school shopping. What she didn’t know was that simply shopping would result in an embarrassing moment. After she arrived at the Staples, she picked up a few items and prepared to check out when a Pineville police officer approached her while she was in
line. The officer reportedly was alerted to Bates by a manager, who claimed the mother-to-be was a possible shoplifter. To prove her innocence to the officer, Bates lifted her shirt a bit and exposed her pregnant belly, containing her twins. “Being pregnant is already high-risk, and having to deal with that, just additional stress that I don’t need,” Bates said. Bates then spoke with the manager.
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Man fired from Home Depot for standing up to racist not have fired a white customer files la wsuit against company would lawsuit employee in the same situation.
Rucker believes that the company fired him based on racial biasness and not for any other reason By Victor Ochieng The Albany man who got fired from Home Depot for defending himself against a racist
state’s human rights law and U.S. Civil Rights Act. Maurice Rucker made head-lines after the public caught wind of his predicament following the incident. Many people even rallied to boycott the Home depot for their decision to fire him, and later the company announced that they were recalling this decision. Rucker is however, reported to have landed another job, declining the offer from Home Depot. In his lawsuit, Rucker argues that the megastore
The 66-year-old Black man believes that the company fired him based on racial biasness and not for any other reason. In his suit, he is asking for payment for damages for his pain and suffering, attorney fees and back pay. The lawsuit is based on a July 12 incident that had Rucker facing a white customer who called him all sorts of racial slurs. The customer walked into the store with a dog that was (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Disabled Black plumber releases memoir about discrimination that he Players’ faced for hiring minorities
customer has filed a civil lawsuit against the company. He filed his complaint with the State Division of Human Rights, citing discrimination under the
Trump Distorts NFL Messages ; Let’s Instead Join Together By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. (NNPA Newswire Contributor) As teams gear up for the NFL season, President Trump is reviving his destructive and diversionary attacks aimed at turning fans against players. The league office stepped in it, by unilaterally declaring that players who do not wish to stand during the national anthem, should stay in the locker room. The NFL players association had little choice but to force negotiations over that insult. Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, is a decent guy. But he stuck his foot in it as well, when he recently announced that the Cowboys had to stand for the anthem and couldn’t stay in the locker room—or else. The league wisely told him to zip it, while the policy was under negotiat
REV. JACKSON tion and so it goes. So much of this is a false narrative. Fake news. Trump dishonestly insists that the players are disrespecting the flag. In fact, the players kneeling during the anthem were expressing a silent protest not against the flag, but against police brutality and the reality (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Book cover and author, Sherman L. Turner. Buffalo, NY (BlackNews.com) — Sherman Turner’s gripping memoir, Unforgettable ‘Memoir’: God Remember Me, describes his experience as an African American plumber who faced discrimination for hiring minorities. Upset by Turner’s actions, the white contractor he worked with retaliated by making several death threats and even told him he had a contract on Turner’s life. The stress of this situation caused Turner to suffer a stroke leaving him 99 percent paralyzed. When he came out of the coma, he was unable to move, walk, or talk, and suffered partial memory loss. Now he remembers saying, “God remember me.” (Read full story at:www.thewestsidegazette.com)
“When I confronted her about what happened, she admitted that, ‘In the past, we’ve had a lot of people putting school supplies or merchandise in their clothes and hiding, so I asked the officer to reach out to you,’” Bates said. “Initially, I thought he was joking, so my response was, ‘Twins,’” Bates told TV station WSOC. “I’m 34 weeks with twins. I’m having a boy and a girl.” So far, Staples has issued an apology that reads: “Saturday at our Pineville location while a customer was shopping, a manager mistakenly thought they were possibly shoplifting and asked a police officer that happened to be in the store to talk with the customer. After a quick conversation, the issue was resolved, the manager apologized to the
customer and refunded their transaction due to the inconvenience.” “At Staples, we want all customers to feel welcome in our store and work with our store associates to try and foster an inclusive culture. As an organization, we would like to apologize to the customer if that was not the case in this instance.” While Staples has apologized, Bates is seeking legal action. She is rightfully upset because she was made to feel as if her safety and privacy didn’t matter during the incident and went ahead exposing her growing belly. “You pretty much jumped the gun without any type of evidence, except my stomach is large,” Bates said. “That’s not fair. No mom should have to go through that.”
Where are our culturally sensitive Black people? (Cont'd from FP) yourself on the short end of the stick…. Part II “Vote for me and I’ll set you free!” This has come to be one of the most vicious lies ever perpetrated on a people in need of so much and who have longed to be dealt with fairly. Obviously, this odious practice from others upon Black people must have been quite attractive to the culturally insensitive Blacks, who have mastered and invented new tricks. How soon we forget the injustices forced on Black people. Yet our Pol-lie-trickers seem to find an attraction to this sweet detestable fragrance of culturally insensitivity. It gives the impression that somehow this separates them from, “whence they came”. You don’t have to wallow in manure to know that you’ve been around it. When used properly, even selective manure produces great crops. The problem arises when the wrong manure is used. Then you have a whole different set of problems. Unfortunately, culturally insensitivity is a byproduct of the choice of selecting the wrong manure. The most beautiful rose can grow from a sewer because its roots grow beneath the stuff and its head towers above the stuff, thereby preventing the rose from ever getting into the stuff. Culturally insensitivity, politically, with all of its ills, is creating a rippling effect which divides Black people in every
social aspect of life. It frustrates opportunities for reconciliation. “But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Peter 2:1 (NIV) Before Black people recognized any political affiliation, they recognized God and each other. With this dependence they were united. Whatever help they needed was given, even if it meant fighting the political structure which discounted them. Now this culturally insensitivity is beckoning for more and more divisiveness among Black people; from economics to education-from politics to religion- extending from the cradle to the grave. If we are not careful this death march will be led by our culturally insensitive Pol-lietrickers. Where, then, are our organizations that are supposed to be looking out for our justice? The organizations which have been around for over a hundred years? “And many will follow their immoral ways and lascivious doings; because of them the true Way will be maligned and defamed.” 2 Peter 2:2 (Amplified Bible) “If I am called to be a politician, I want to be one that politics for truth and righteous neither for self-benefit nor grandiose motives.” Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
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‘Island Origins’ wins three Florida Magazine Association Awards The Magazine won prizes for Best New Magazine, Best Writing: Feature, and Best Writing: Commentary FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- Caribbean-American lifestyle quarterly Island Origins Magazine won three Florida Magazine Association awards for its 2017/2018 publications. Known as the Charlies, the annual awards are the Florida magazine industry’s top prize and were presented on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Honorees are
chosen by a group of leading writers, editors, designers, and educators outside of the state. Launched in June 2017, Island Origins won the silver award in the category of Best New Magazine. The magazine won another silver award, Best Writing: Feature, for an exploratory cultural piece called “Hidden
It’s your birthday, “Bon Appetit”!
If you don’t know, you won’t go! Here is a short list of restaurants that will gladly facilitate your “Happy Birthday”. Don’t forget to get in the rewards club 30 days prior. Doing so will make sure your in the system. If your shrewd you could get enough food for an entire week. That is why they have microwaves! Free Food on Your Birthday at These Restaurant. California Pizza Kitchen,Olive Garden, Denny’s, Pizza Hut, I.H.O.P, Subway, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Baskin Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop, Jamba Juice, skin Robbins, Einstein Bros Bagels and Krispy Kreme to name a few. The trend is so popular you likely can “google” your favorite chain and get a treat. “Bon Appetit”!
By Don Valentine Be wise and spend a few keystrokes to join the rewards club at these restaurants. They will thankfully compensate you with a free meal on your birthday! Show your i.d. And get a complimentary plate. The hook is that most people don’t eat alone, so there will at least one paid plate.
American Roots of Jamaican Music: The Legacy performing the music of the popular artists of each era such as Louis Jordan, Harry Belafonte, Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. Special guest artist will be Sultan Ali, son of Prince Buster who recorded the classic song “Hard Man Fe Dead.” This innovative and entertaining musical presentation is staged to demonstrate the interconnectivity of American and Jamaican Music and how the two separate elements of two genres merged and became what is now known as Reggae and Hip Hop. GREY By Radika Bailey Jamician legend guitarist Eugene Grey will head line the 4th Annual of Music” ”American Roots of Jamaican Music” Come enjoy it at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. This show chronicles the development of popular songs that were the foundation in both Jamaica and the Americas starting from the mid 1940’s to present time. The event will also honor some of the legends of the genre with the presentation of the Jamaican Music Excellence Awards. Tickets are $40 at www.ccpompano.org. “Jamaican music has been a world-wide influence and through this Legacy event, we will take audience members on spectacular musical journey to experience the evolution of the art form,” said Felica Grey, President of “Rootz of Music.” Led by world class Jamaican born guitarist, composer, arranger, music instructor Eugene Grey, the show will also feature renowned percussionist Larry McDonald as well as singers Lady Tasha, Yishka, Gershi, Tedman Greaves, Endel I and Sabrina Williams along with the Radiance Major dancers
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Sounds of the Caribbean” written by Trinidadian columnist Bekim Rauseo. The essay explored the varied ethnic and dark social roots and rhythms of island music, including obscure traditional genres like Haitian Twoubadou, Bahamian Rake and Scrape, and Antiguan Benna. Island Origins’ final recog-
nition was a bronze award, Best Writing: Commentary, for the autobiographical piece written by kidney disease and two-time breast cancer survivor Carla Hill called “Embracing Breastless Beauty”. In it, Hill shares the self-doubt and path to acceptance she traversed to maintain her happiness through unimaginable challenges, and
Wha ob lading? hatt is micr microb oblading? tattoo parlor in New York City. Said “Microblading leaves brows looking natural, not scary. It sounds terrifying, and there’s this stigma of grandma’s blue arch eyebrows, but these are completely different.” One more bit of advice: be careful on those internet dating sites! One time I met a guy on “B.P.M.”, his picture looked like Denzel. When we met, “Pow”, he really looked like Erkell :) For more info log on to “www.spanoirbeauty.com”.
By Terri Valentine Sistas, here is something you can do to save prep time on your beauty. Microblading for Facials, Eyebrows and Peels. Today magazine posted this article on a new trend for eyebrow grooming. “Eyebrow trends come and go, from thin and sharp to bold and bushy à la Cara Delevingne and basically every other model who’s been hot in the past few years. But the new eyebrow trend we can’t get enough of is microblading, a tattoo technique that fills brows out or reshapes them by drawing on tiny lines that look like individual hairs.” Ink is the fad this decade so why bother plucking any more? I know what you’re thinking: tattooed eyebrows? No way. But hear me out. Jen TerbanHertell, co-owner of East Side Ink, the celebrity-approved
Caribbean American lifestyle quarterly Island Origins won the Florida Magazine Association’s silver award for Best New Magazine, silver for Best Writing: Feature, and bronze for Best Writing: Commentary. (Photo: David I. Muir) to thrive. Publisher Calibe Thompson was on hand to accept the award. She reflects, “Our growing readership consistently gives great feedback on the quality of our content. This recognition brings another level of validation.”
Island Origins Magazine is a Caribbean American lifestyle print publication primarily distributed in South Florida. It is produced quarterly by Island Syndicate, and appeals to a diverse, sophisticated mainstream audience. Learn more at www.islandoriginsmag.com.
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General Motors Engineer Reflects on Childhood during ‘Grow Cody Week’ Native Detroiter Cedric Stokes has strong ties to the Detroit community For the third consecutive year, more than 500 GM employees invested their time and talent during “teamGM Cares’ Grow Cody Week” to help make the Cody Rouge neighborhood a great place to live, work and play. Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to board up, clean and paint homes in the longstanding northwest Detroit community in one of two separate weeks of service this year. Native Detroiter Cedric Stokes, a senior validation engineer at General Motors, re-
flected on his childhood and experiences in the Cody community. “This project is very important to me since I grew up a few miles from this area. It was almost 30 years ago that I played baseball at Stein Park near Cody High School and being here brings back so many memories,” Stokes said. “My parents still live in this community and several of my friends are now teachers at Cody High School.” GM’s involvement in the Cody Rouge neighborhood is
part of a commitment to building and sustaining a more vibrant Detroit through engagement and investments that make GM’s hometown a great place to live, work and thrive. “I’ve always wanted to work for GM. It’s good to see our company giving back to the community and understanding the importance of Detroit,” Stokes said. “The men and women of this community take pride in being a Detroit resident, and when Detroit flourishes, everyone flourishes.” Stokes continued: “It’s not
just about me achieving my goals, but it’s critical for me to make a difference in my community. GM’s presence at Cody couldn’t make me prouder.” Stokes is no stranger to volunteerism and has consistently given back to the community through his fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Stokes also participates in a mentoring program that focuses on the development of young, African American men and has worked with both March for Babies and March of Dimes.
Cedric Stokes, a senior validation engineer in Steering and Driveline section at General Motors, returns to revitalize the community where he was raised during “teamGM Cares’ Grow Cody Week.” (General Motors)
An O cean A way or th Lauder dale nativ Ocean Away way,, N Nor orth Lauderdale nativee ser servves in U.S. Eleven-year-old becomes youngest female Navy es in E ur ope, suppor ts NA TO M ission Mission avy,, liv lives Eur urope, supports NAT rapper to get Empire Record Deal By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian T. Glunt, Navy Office of Community Outreach ROTA, SPAIN – A 1992 Kingston Technical High School (Jamaica) graduate and North Lauderdale, Florida native is serving our country in the Navy, living on the coast of Spain, and participating in a critical NATO ballistic missile defense (BMD) mission while assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook. Chief Petty Officer Morlan Adams is a personnel specialist aboard one of the four advanced warships forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, a small village on the country’s southwest coast 65 miles south of the city of Seville. A Navy chief personnel specialist is responsible for sailors receiving financial entitlement in a timely manner and monitoring the appropriate number of personnel who are assigned to the ship to meet our mission. Adams credits success in the Navy with lessons learned
growing up in North Lauderdale. “Growing up, I learned how to work with such a diverse group,” said Adams. “It has helped so much in my naval career.” These four destroyers are forward-deployed in Rota to fulfill the United States’ phased commitment to NATO BMD while also carrying out a wide range of missions to support the security of Europe. According to the NATO website, many countries have or are trying to develop ballistic missiles. The ability to acquire these capabilities does not necessarily mean there is an immediate intent to attack NATO, but that the alliance has a responsibility to take any possible threat into account as part of its core task of collective defense. U.S. Navy Aegis ballistic missile defense provides scalability, flexibility and mobility. These systems are equally beneficial to U.S. assets, allies and regional partners in all areas of the world. Positioning four bal-
Chief Petty Officer Morlan Adams. (Photo by Mass Comm Spec. 1st Class Amanda Rae Moreno) listic missile defense ships in Spain provides an umbrella of protection to forward-deployed forces, friends and allies while contributing to a broader defense of the United States. Guided-missile destroyers are 510 feet long warships that provide multi-mission offensive
and defensive capabilities. The ships are armed with tomahawk cruise missiles, advanced gun systems, close-in gun systems and long-range missiles to counter the threat to friendly forces posed by manned aircraft, anti-ship, cruise and tactical ballistic missiles.
By Ryan Velez While it’s easy for people on the outside looking in to scoff at some content going viral, one
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Waiting in his perfection Yet, there is an appointed time... I am constantly reminding myself, family and friends to trust the process. From the rising of the sun, to the going down of the same God reveals his perfect timing in all things. I recall wanting a keepsake of my grandmother after she passed when I was only 13 years old. 11 years later, after several moves, both nationally and internationally,
As we all proclaim to be living our best life, a deeper look reveals that many of us are living a life of facade and pretentiousness. The trap is so easy when The South Florida lifestyle looks like luxury cars, summer homes and perfectly tanned friends. So, in this
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A Proud Paper For A Proud People I found a diamond and sapphire white gold ring that belonged to my grandmother while unpacking and moving into my first home. This was the appointed time for a keepsake such as this. But we must speak… This idea of speaking life, the ability to declare those things that are not as though they are is a under used super-power. I recall speaking my way into a brandnew BMW convertible while in my 20s after being stranded on I-95 many days. I have even
spoke my way out of poverty and poor health, and I am convinced that you have spoken yourself out of circumstances and situations too. In this season, despite every challenge, obstacle or lie they have ever told on you, let us be bold enough to speak the vision. I was listening to Sarah Jakes on Youtube, when she said, “sometimes, you gotta speak from the lowest version of you who into your highest position.” I believe this is how you get to a perfected position.
So, wait for it… Plant seeds and talk to your plants to be. Remember that God determines when they grow. And as you wait on your harvest, trust God’s perfect process. Waiting in His perfection is all about knowing, He has your winning season in mind. Crystal Chanel Press Release Marketing, LLC Event Hosting - Marketing - Public Relations www.justpressrelease.com @PressReleaseLLC on Instagram
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edition of On The Scene, let’s be reminded that waiting in perfection is not about faking it until you make it, but actually waiting on a perfect God to manifest what was promised to you. For a better understanding, let’s take a closer look at Habakkuk 2:3, “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it lingers, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”
For the vision… Before we begin to have the audacity to be complain and be complacent, let us come to terms with the vision that God currently has for our lives. Depending on where you are in life, you may have to renew your vision, you may have to ask God for clearer understanding of your vision and you may even have to revamp your vision all together. Nonetheless, vision is your compass, so always start there. Case in point, I am currently working on a project for an aviation company to provide customer service training to staff. Within seconds, I was able to help my client see, lack of vision, (mission and purpose) is the reason his staff failing to deliver top-notch customer service. Leaders must outline a vision for both their personal and professional endeavors.
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