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By Jessica Garrett Modkins

Florida State Rep. Sean Shaw (Photo by Mark Foley)

Florida lawmakers have started moving forward with a proposal to revamp rules for the paydayloan industry, allowing customers to borrow larger amounts of money over longer periods of time.

By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida Florida lawmakers have started moving forward with a proposal to revamp rules for the payday-loan industry, allowing customers to borrow larger amounts of money over longer periods of time.

The House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee unanimously approved the changes Wednesday, a day after a Senate committee backed the Senate version. The proposal, in part, would allow a new type of “installment” loan that could reach $1,000 and be repaid over 60 to 90 days.

Supporters say the changes are needed, at least in part, because of federal regulations slated to take effect in 2019 (Cont’d on page 5)

MIAMI, FL – January 22, 2018 – It’s back on! The Black Owned Media Alliance (BOMA) is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Get to Know Black Media: A Symposium. Due to Hurricane Irma the Symposium was postpone. It has now taken a covenant date during Black History Month. This year’s symposium will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County – Carnival Studio Theater located at 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132. Registration will open at 8:00 am.

“This year’s Symposium offers more than we’ve tackled in the past. We have opened up the floor for discussion beyond advertising,” explained Symposium Co-Chairwoman Debra Toomer.

“The Symposium has expanded to include four compelling panel discussions.

We invite the media and advertising world to join us in this dialogue.”

BOMA is responsible for hosting cutting edge events designed to educate and challenge. Their last event was the BOMA Awards. This event was established to honor

those in Black media and acknowledge those who support them. The keynote speaker was Cheryl Grace, Senior Vice President, Strategic Community Alliances and Consumer Engagement for Nielsen Media.

To attend the Symposium, you must be registered, and registration is FREE. Log on to 2018BOMASymposium. eventbrite.com for FREE register. For sponsorship opportunities contact Hip Rock Star Advertising at (305) 970-1518.

WHO: The Black Owned Media Alliance in partnership with the Adrienne Arts Center announce the 3rd Annual Get to Know Black Media: A Symposium.

WHAT: The 3rd Annual Get to Know Black Media: A Symposium will include four compelling panel discussions on topics ranging from advertising to digital media.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 starting at 8 am.

WHERE: Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

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By Nichole Richards

Impressionism.

Cubism.

Surrealism. Pop Art. These are just some of the many art movements that have made profound contributions to history, propelling philosophies, guiding social movements, and yielding artistic geniuses, such as Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso, and Claude Monet. Visual art, sculpture, poetry and other mediums functioned much like today’s social media platforms, defining generations and functioning as means of self-expression and social commentary. Art schools are obsessed with them.

Today’s art students are encouraged to study, replicate

DYTADIOUS MOBLEY The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is actively investigating the homicide of an adult female that occurred on Tuesday, January 16th at approximately 6:33 P.M. The incident occurred at 1812 Northwest 11th Place in the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Preliminary investigation has revealed a known suspect shot the victim several times in front of her daughter and 5 grandchildren. The suspect fathered three of the victim’s grandchildren. The suspect (Cont’d on page 5)

An Exclusive Interview with Atlanta’s Music Mogul -- Ian Burke

By Rochelle Davis-Cox Best known for the signing of and vision behind TLC (T-Boz, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez, Chili) music group, Ian Burke has been the key figure in popular artists’

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and reimagine these artistic styles of the past, much to their own detriment.

Monotonous reproduction of art masterpieces and stylizing has a tendency to stifle creativity as students are discouraged from exploring different ways of expression. This has caused stagnation in the art world as no truly unique and exciting artistic style or movement has emerged since Jean Michel Basquiat’s graffiti influenced neoexpressionism of the 1980s.

But there is hope. Nearly 30 years later, a new, profound form of artistic expression has begun to make waves in the art world. It is called interpressionism.

“Interpressionism is art that

road to stardom. “He had a real eye for talent. In fact, he was dead balls on when it came to recognizing a star.” ~ Excerpt from Jermaine Dupri’s book “Young, Rich, and Dangerous: The Making of a Music Mogul”.

Growing up in Mt Vernon, New York as the son of a musician, Burke’s

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intolerance [Love Your Neighbor] Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.

Romans 13:8 (NKJV)

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. As I was listening to a radio commercial this morning about lactose intolerance, I was thinking if there was a cure for different people intolerance?

The medical use of the term lactose intolerance includes an excessive sensitivity or allergic reaction to a medicine, foodstuff, or other materials; in other words for me, it meant a physical rejection.

As it, intolerance, related to my thoughts, it was concerning relationships between Blacks, Caucasians, Asians and Cubans. Well, frankly speaking, any other people than the people that I get along with.

How selfish of me to be so myopic and iron hearted.

Further into the commercial there was a remedy mentioned for those who suffer from lactose intolerance.

What cure could there be for the stiff-necked individuals who refuse to embrace and try to systemically deal with their personal intolerance of the diversity of this country?

I do believe that there is nothing new under the sun, and if it happened before it can happen again.

So, I began to reason (Cont’d on page 5)

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New Pompano Beach Branch Library and Cultural Center is open beautifully designed and state of the art,� said Commissioner Chip LaMarca.

The library provides 63 computers, found in the public areas and in the Computer Center, along with WiFi throughout the building. A Teen Tech Studio, designed to encourage young adults to creatively explore digital media, will feature seven computers, a 3D printer, virtual

reality gear, gaming consoles and video production technology. “This is a great day in Pompano Beach as we open this new library. This is an iconic building in our city,� said Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher.

The new facility’s architect was Silva Architects, the design architect was Monica Ponce de

Leon of MPdl Studio and OHL Building, Inc. was the managing general contractor. The library features Florida-themed public art by Gregg LeFevre.

The new library will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and will be closed on Sundays.

L to r: Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher, Broward County Mayor Beam Furr, Broward County Libraries Director Kelvin Watson, and Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca cut the ribbon at the new Pompano Beach City Library and Cultural Center.

By Kimberly Maroe Broward County Mayor Beam Furr and Commissioner Chip LaMarca joined Pompano Beach city officials today in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official grand opening on the new Pompano Beach Branch Library. “This library is architecturally unique, offering bright wide open spaces to read a book

or study. There are fifty thousand items in this library including books, DVDs, CDs, computers, 3D printers and virtual reality gear. All are available to anyone with a Broward County library card,� noted Mayor Furr, who worked as a media specialist/librarian during the course of his career.

The new library portion of the two-story facility is 26,000square-feet, approximately

twice the size of the old Pompano Beach Branch Library, which closed in November 2017.

The new library includes a multipurpose room, three tutoring rooms, one group study room, a conference room, a teen activity room, a storytelling/program room and a computer lab. “This new library is an asset to the community and residents worked with the county and city to create a library that is

CAN Community Health welcomes new doctors to its Broward House locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Submitted byLori Babyak, Communications Manager SARASOTA, FLORIDA – CAN Community Health, celebrating its 26th year serving the needs of the HIV/AIDS community in Florida, is proud to announce that Dr. Ana Puga, Dr. Sheetal Sharma and Dr. Michael Sension have joined CAN in a partnership with Broward House at two clinics in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Ana Puga was formerly the medical director of the Comprehensive Family AIDS Program (CFAP) at Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.

Dr. Puga received her medical training at Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. She completed her residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Infectious Diseases as well as a postgraduate National Institutes of

School Choice Week began Saturday, January 27, in Florida and across America

Health research fellowship in HIV at the University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Medical Center.

Dr. Sheetal Sharma offers more than 25 years of experience in HIV medicine, internal medicine and research. He was formerly the medical director at the Center for Special Immunology (HIV) in Ft. Lauderdale and received his medical training at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. He completed his residency in General Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Intensive Care at the McGill University Teaching Hospital in Montreal, Canada and a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. He also completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mercy-Fitzgerald Medical Center/Medical College of Pennsylvania, Darby, Philadelphia, Pa.

Dr. Michael Sension was formerly the medical director in HIV Clinical Research for Broward Health in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Sension received his medical training at the John Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He completed his internship and residency at Cornell University, New York Hospital. He also completed a Clinical Fellowship Training in Infectious Diseases at National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. “I’m excited to have individuals with the credentials and experience of Dr. Puga, Dr. Sharma and Dr. Sension working for our organization,� stated CAN president and CEO, Richard E. Carlisle. “They provide a great blend of education and knowledge with a strong passion for providing the best patient care.�

For more information about the Broward HouseThird West, 4101 N.W. Third Ct., Suite 9, Plantation, Fla., please call (754) 701-6920 or the Broward House, 1726 S.E Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., please call (754) 701-6911.

NBA ALL-STAR RAY ALLEN DONATES NEW COMPUTER LAB TO HOMESTEAD MIDDLE -- NBA Champion and All-Star Ray Allen and his Ray of Hope Foundation donated a state-of-the-art computer lab to Homestead Middle School. Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, some 150 students, Principal Dr. Contessa Bryant, faculty and staff members celebrated in the company of the generous NBA champion at an assembly preceding the ribbon cutting. Following the assembly, 26 students promptly participated in a classroom assignment using the new equipment. (Submitted by M-DCPS)

'Invisible Queen' - Story about Queen Charlotte, First Mixed-Race woman in British Royal Family

MYERS Dr. Stephanie E. Myers “Invisible Queen,� a book written by Dr. Stephanie E. Myers, and published by R.J. Myers Publishing Company, a minority-owned small business in Washington, D.C., is being promoted during 2018 Black History Month. “Invisible Queen� tells the story of Queen Sophia Charlotte, a mixed-race woman born in Germany, who married King George III in 1761, and served as Queen of England and Ireland, for 57 years. “Many of us don’t know there was a Queen of England with Black Heritage that was handed down from the Moors

of Portugal.

Queen’s Charlotte’s story is a missing piece in world history. As Queen, she opposed the Atlantic Slave Trade and supported the Abolitionist Movement in America; birthed 15 children, and spoke 4 languages.� says author Myers, “Learning about Queen Charlotte’s story can inspire young women of color, to aspire to achieve great things,� said R.J. Myers, President, R.J. Myers Publishing Company, “So far, the “Invisible Queen� has received great interest from readers in the Black community around the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. It is great to see interest in Black history during our celebration of Black History Month.�

The story of Queen Charlotte is timely given the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry, grandson of Queen Elizabeth of England, to actress Meghan Markle, a mixed-race American woman. A recent Washington Post article by reporter DeNeen L. Brown referenced the mixed race question involving British Royalty, by asking the question, “...Will Meghan Markle really be the first mixed-race Royal?�

In her article, DeNeen Brown

referenced Queen Charlotte’s Moorish/Black ancestors from Portugal and makes the point that the Black heritage of Queen Charlotte has been rumored for years. Ms. Brown writes, “In 1999. The London Sunday Times published an article with the headline: Revealed the Queen’s Black Ancestors.�

(DeNeen L. Brown, Washington Post, November 27, 2017) Noted Journalist Barbara Reynolds, author of the biography of Coretta Scott King “My Life, My Love, My Legacy,� stated, “Thanks to the brilliant scholarship and research of Dr. Stephanie E. Myers, Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, who was a botanist, an early patron of Mozart, and who entertained world leaders at her Court, including U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, has now been unearthed. Historic records support Myers conclusion that Queen Charlotte is worthy of the greatest honor for her contributions to supporting Abolitionists who ended slavery.�

Sunshine State Parents Encouraged to Look Into Education Options for Children during National School Choice Week; Governor Rick Scott Issues Proclamation Recognizing Jan. 21-27 as Florida School Choice Week TALLAHASSEE, FL -School Choice Week began in Florida and across America this Sunday, with the goal of raising awareness about the options that parents have for their children’s education.

The week will feature 3,812 events and activities across the Sunshine State, including open house events at schools, school fairs, homeschool information sessions, and other celebrations.

In addition, a community festival is planned on Saturday, Jan. 27 2018 at the Pasco Safety Town in Shady Hills, Fla. Nationwide, 32,240 events and activities are being or-ganized to raise awareness during National School Choice Week (Jan. 21-27, 2018), and nearly 7 million Americans are expected to participate. It will be the largest series of educationrelated events and activities in U.S. history.

The Week brings attention to the different education environments that are available for Florida’s 4 million children.

For example, families in Florida (Cont'd on Page 5)

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On the Scene with Crystal Chanel Romance and Finance: Can singles find it all at south Florida networking events?

CHANEL The truth is, I have attended hundreds of networking events over the last five years as a single woman, and I have yet to encounter the possibility of true love. Though I have hope, I seem to know how this story ends. Essentially, I’ve become so numb to it while simultaneously praying that I’m wrong.

While popular opinion states that finding love at a net-work-

ing event is inappropriate, I beg to differ. As a matter of fact, in 2018, there is a unanimous belief that this is the year of success and completion. With that being said and everybody’s biological clocks ticking, let’s explore the possibility of finding love anywhere including networking events.

“A 2017 WalletHub survey shows that South Florida is one the best areas to find true love with “Fort Lauderdale ranked 86th and Miami as 49th out of 182 cities… yet, more than 45 percent of the U.S. population remains unmarried.” So are we all looking for love in the wrong places, or have we deemed the perfect match matching opportunities as inappropriate?

Luckily for my readers, I had the pleasure being one of the 40 VIPs invited to Chef Creole’s Wine & Light Bites Mixer. There was a man and a women less than 10 ft. away from me having what appeared to be a romantic connection. Not because I am nosey, but for us, I watched this couple (“Tommy and Tina”)

gaze into each other’s eyes while partaking in Chef Creole’s amazing lite bites and German wine selections. Again, for us, I zero’ed in on them to discover their secret in transitioning from finance to romance. They were smiling from ear to ear, and the space between them allowed no room for others to enter, but I squeezed in to get the Pre-Valentine’s Day gifts listed below. Singles, especially hardworking singles who spend most of their free time networking, these gifts might have us all on a real date by Valentine’s Day. Pre V-Day Gift #1: Be Nice - Tommy was immediately attracted to Tina’s “nice” factor.

According to him, “She was not your typical Black Woman afraid to smile back at an admirer.” Ladies, we must let go of the unapologetic “Don’t talk to me, I am #BlackGirlMagic” face. Fellas, her elevator pitch shouldn’t be a signal for competition or intimidation. It’s okay to admire and compliment her drive.

Pre V-Day Gift #2: Put

HUD AWARDS $37 MILLION TO RENEW SUPPORT TO 32 LOCAL HIV-AIDS HOUSING PROGRAMS living with HIV/AIDS and their families. By providing assistance with housing and related services, the HOPWA program helps persons living with HIV/ AIDS enter into hous-ing, access and remain in medi-cal care, and adhere to complex treatment regimens.

More information on the HOPWA program is available a t h t t p s : / / www.hudexchange.info/ programs/hopwa.

Your Network to Work - Let your network work for you.

Tina prepared for the networker ahead of time by telling the event organizer for Chef Creole, Jimmy Nickerson CEO of JNICK Management Group, what her professional needs were. This made it easy for Nickerson to be on the lookout for business relationship matches, so when Tommy arrived and introduced himself, he was the perfect match for Tina and was immediately escorted over to her.

Pre V-Day Gift # 3: Be An Active Listener - Both Tommy and Tina were excited to find they have shared interests. Through active listening, they discovered commonalities that were great for both busi-

HOPWA helps low-income PLWHAs maintain their own homes.

By HIV.GOV In December, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $37 million to assist more than 4,000 low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families annually over a threeyear period. The funding announced today is offered through HUD’s Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program (HOPWA) and will renew HUD’s support of 32 local programs. These grants provide a combination of housing assistance and supportive services for this vulnerable population. “We know there’s a strong connection between health and stable housing.

Having a place to call home can make a world of difference to someone who is trying to not only manage their health but also to avoid experiencing homelessness,” said Secretary Ben Carson. “These grants will assist our partners on the ground who provide housing and care for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS.” Research shows that a stable

home is critical to the well-being of persons living with HIV/ AIDS, and results in better health and reduced transmission of the disease. In addition to housing assistance, these local programs will provide access to supportive services such as case management, mental health services, substance abuse services, and employment training. The combination of housing assistance and supportive services are critical in sustaining housing stability, promoting better health outcomes, and increasing quality of life, which promotes selfsufficiency efforts for those able to transition to the private housing market.

Since1992, HUD’s HOPWA Program, managed by the Office of HIV/AIDS Housing, has provided national leadership and resources that support the development and operation of highquality supportive housing programs. Under the HOPWA Program, HUD makes grants to cities, states, and no-nprofit organizations to provide housing assistance and supportive services to low-income persons

CBC members plan to protest the president’s State of the Union address. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

CBC Members Plan State of the Union Protest During Members-Only Meeting, Congressional Black Caucus Plans Protest of Trump at State of the Union

By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) During a lengthy, membersonly meeting on Capitol Hill on Jan. 19, members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) discussed various options to protest the current President of the United States. Their protest plans centered around the annual State of the Union address.

President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address is scheduled for January 30.

The meeting the CBC held to talk over State of the Union protest plans occurred only

hours after 66 members of the House voted to act on impeaching the President. That effort was led once again by Black Caucus member Rep. Al Green (D-Texas). Rep. Green’s second impeachment try failed 355-66.

Three Democrats voted “present.”

Weeks after Donald Trump reportedly called Haiti, El Salvador and the continent of Africa “shithole countries” during a meeting on immigration with members of Congress in the Oval Office, many members have had it.

CBC members who attended the discussion confirmed that several options of protesting

'I Love Mt. Hermon Day' celebration

PACIFIC OCEAN -- Operations Specialist Zayis Robinson, a native of Hollywood, Fla., assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), mans a radar while standing watch on the bridge.

Pearl Harbor, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan C. Kellums/ Released)

Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church is excited to celebrate its annual, “I Love Mt. Hermon Day.” This year’s celebration will be held on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at both the 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Mt. Hermon A.M.E. was founded in 1906 and is the third oldest church in Fort Lauderdale and was recently listed by the Ft. Lauderdale Visitors and Conventions Bureau as a historical site for the City.

The Church is blessed to have as the speaker at both services, Bishop Adam J. Richardson Jr, Presiding Bishop of the 11th Episcopal District serving Florida and the Bahamas with the mission of, “ministering to the spiritual, physical, emotional and environmental needs

Rev. Henry Green, Jr. of all people by spreading Christ’s liberating gospel through word and deed.”

Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church is inviting the entire community to celebrate this milestone.

For more information contact the church office at (954) 4636309.

ness and pleasure. Tina found it intriguing that Tommy was not trying to one up her with his accomplishments, but rather he was listening intently to see how he could be an asset to her.

Pre V-Day Gift #4: Be Available - At networking events, single folks who are interested in love should avoid being busy bodies, passing out business cards excessively, taking 1 million selfies and updating your social media with minute to minute details of the event. While these things could be key in 2018, moderation and quality over quantity have value in intimate settings. “Consider connecting effectively by introducing yourself first, and allowing salutations and your name to be your opening line,”

according to Patrick Jackson, the CEO of Yes You Can Men. Typically, we are so busy following networking dos and don’ts, we fail to be present and in the moment.

Now remember, the rules of engagement still require that we lead with professionalism, but these 4 gifts will help singles discover that with the right approach we can have it all. It is possible. It can happen. Because wherever there are people, the basic human desire for love is always prevalent and worthy of pursuit even in networking environments.

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President Trump were discussed including walking out, wearing African themed garb and even not showing up to the State of the Union at all. The more vocal members included Reps. Maxine Waters (DCalif.), Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.).

During an interview with Buzzfeed on January 17, days before the meeting, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.) mentioned the CBC might hold its own State of the Union.

“We will…discuss how we want to respond to the president’s State of the Union. We

could go, we could go and walk out, we could go and hold up fists...or we could not go, or we could hold our own ‘State of the Union,’” Richmond said.

A few Black Caucus members have already stated that they will not attend the president’s State of the Union address.

They include Reps. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Maxine Waters (DCalif.) and Frederica Wilson (DFla.).

Some CBC members are concerned about Congress’ largest caucus not being unified in protest, whatever form the protest may take.

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Art Gallery 21 in Wilton Manors Presents “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives” February 3 – March 10, 2018 WILTON MANORS, FL– In honor of Black History Month, Art Gallery 21 and the City of Wilton Manors are proud to present “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives” from Saturday, February 3 through Saturday, March 10, 2018. The exhibit will feature seven original quilts from the collection of Janet Dolland, advocate of the celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective.

Formed in the isolated African American hamlet of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, in the early 20th century, this group of women creates quilts that symbolize the individuality of the quilters’ multigenerational approach to African American art and culture. The quilters, who range in age from 19 to 90, have been recognized by such organizations as the National Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, N.Y., and they have even been honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a set of stamps depicting their quilts.

“The Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective maintains a quilting style that has been passed down through six generations of African American quilters from rural Alabama,” said Constance Ruppender, gallery manager at Art Gallery 21. “Our goal is to deliver a distinct African American cultural exhibit to Broward County for Black History Month, and we are honored to be able to bring this marvelous collection to South Florida.”

In addition to the exhibit, Dolland will be giving two free lectures on the Gee’s Bend style of quilting Saturday, February 3 at Art Gallery 21, 600 NE 21st

Court, Wilton Manors, Fla. and Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Old Dillard High School 1001 N.W. Fourth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla 33311) at 7 p.m. Dolland is a quilters’ advocate who has lectured on this subject throughout Michigan and in southern Alabama. She befriended the Quilter’s Collective in Gee’s Bend after traveling to the area out of curiosity. She has sent them or taken more than a ton of fabric since 2003.

“This exhibit truly transforms a common household item into fine art,” said Ruppender.

“These quilts are considered to be some of the most important African American cultural and visual contributions of art within the U.S., and we encourage people to come out to Art Gallery 21 for this once-in-alifetime display.”

Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, as recommended by the Broward Cultural Division; by the Wilton Manors Community Affairs Advisory Board and by private donations.

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A Proud Paper For A Proud People But Alice Vickers, an attorney for the nonprofit Florida Alliance for Consumer Protection, described high-cost payday loans as a “debt trap” that people turn to when they want money fast, possibly without understanding the ultimate amounts they will repay.

“I think that people frequently go to payday loans because they can get the loans in 10 minutes, and the main problem with that is they don’t determine the ability to repay,” Vickers said.

Under current state law, borrowers can get payday loans up to $500 for periods of seven to 31 days, according to a House staff analysis. In repaying the loans, borrowers face charges up to 10 percent of the loan amounts and $5 “verification” fees. Generally, the transactions involve borrowers postdating checks that the lenders hold for periods until they can be repaid.

The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last year finalized regulations that include requiring payday lenders to determine the ability of borrowers to repay such shortterm loans, the House analysis said. Those regulations are slated to take effect in August 2019.

The proposed state legislation, backed by payday lenders such as Amscot Financial Inc. and Advance America, would provide an avenue to make loans that would not fall under the regulations. The proposed “installment” loans would be required to have terms of 60 to 90

days, with maximum amounts of $1,000. Borrowers would pay fees up to 8 percent of the outstanding balances on a biweekly basis.

The future of the federal regulations became murky last week because the CFPB said it will begin a process to “reconsider” the regulations. The move came after Mick Mulvaney, the budget director for President Donald Trump, was named to lead the bureau. The bureau moved forward with the regulations under Richard Cordray, an appointee of former President Barack Obama.

The federal reconsideration drew only passing discussion during Wednesday’s House Insurance and Banking subcommittee meeting. As a sign of the stakes involved in the issue, Amscot has 11 registered legislative lobbyists, including former state lawmaker and Rep. Kendrick Meek.

The House bill is sponsored

by Rep. James Grant, R-Tampa, and Minority Leader Janet Cruz, a Tampa Democrat who spoke about growing up with her divorced mother, who sometimes needed to go to businesses that offered similar types of short-term loans to help cover expenses.

“There are lots of teachers that get through the summer going to Amscot and grabbing $500 in the summer when they are not working,” Cruz said.

“We talk about people and we talk about this predatory sort of lending, but where in the world do we go? Where do they go?”

Music Mogul ~ Ian Burke

comes in demand. Also, music platform subscribers are more apt to listen via streaming than buying CD’s. The economic impact is that for $8-15 of buying a CD that only has 10-12 songs on the album is pricier than $910 per month for a subscription to unlimited access to music of all genres, various artists, and album classics.

How can one increase their income in this business? Burke’s response is simple: “Multiple streams of income”. You do not have to limit yourself to one passion or wait for one career to flourish before investing in the next dream. Burke explains, “take Janelle Monae for example, she is building her brand in music, television, and film”.

Janelle Monae has been featured on Sesame Street, television commercials, actress (Hidden Figures), record producer, recording artist, and model.

Building your brand and creating multiple streams of income empowers you to not live on the limitations of one idea.

Ian Burke is associated with over 150,000,000 albums sold since 1992 and plans to break into the television and film in the upcoming months. When asked what he would like to be known for in the history books, he replied: “My gift-the ability to spot talent and assist with making them a Star.” He has been known for having the eyes and ears of showcasing the best groups of 90’s and beyond. A true icon and music mogul of Atlanta.

“Ian the heart of Atlanta could not beat without you!” – Antonio “LA” Reid Rochelle Davis-Cox, MAEd Social Media Strategist – Journalist - Community Liaison – Educator Facebook Group Creator: Broward County Black Owned Businesses

Florida Lawmakers (Cont'd from FP) allowing customers to borrow larger amounts of money over longer periods of time.

The House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee unanimously approved the changes Wednesday, a day after a Senate committee backed the Senate version. The proposal, in part, would allow a new type of “installment” loan that could reach $1,000 and be repaid over 60 to 90 days.

Supporters say the changes are needed, at least in part, because of federal regulations slated to take effect in 2019 on the types of smaller-dollar, shorter-term loans made by payday lenders in Florida, though a federal agency said last week it will reconsider the regulations. Consumer groups such as the AARP and Florida Legal Services, however, oppose the proposed legislation.

The House bill drew lengthy debate Wednesday, with lawmakers saying payday loans play an important role for many low-income people who might not have good credit and get hit with unexpected expenses.

“These products are necessary in some of our districts, and these products help people get from payday to payday,” Rep. Sean Shaw, a Democrat who said he represents the most economically depressed area of Tampa. “Yes, it’s not ideal.

There are people whose budget requires this sort of product.”

(Cont'd from FP) influence came from old school records often played by his parents and siblings. His interest in music began to expand from listening to some of his favorite artists at that time such as, Jackson 5, Prince, The Commodores, Patti LaBelle and a variety of others. After graduating high school, he moved to Atlanta to start his career.

As he accomplished more experience and an ear for great talents, he began to manage the musical influence of the South. As an independent manager and A & R consultant, he was able to show his keen ear for talent in artists such as Arrested Development, TLC, Outkast, Organized Noize, Xscape, Kris Kross, Blaque, Ludacris, and the McClain sisters (known for their role in the hit movie “Daddy’s Little Girls”) just to name a few. When asked about his preference in music genre, he stated “I have never been one to follow trends”. And this is most accurate with the group TLC in which he was the driving force in the concept of the group look and image.

When asked about the mus-

-ic culture today and what changes, if any, would he suggest, his advice is “Educate yourself about the music first. Take a class. So many new artists are putting out music and do not know who Stevie Wonder, Morris White, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis are and what role they played in music history”.

Today, many new artists seem to miss the mark on doing their research on their craft. Research also includes understanding the message you want in your music as well as the delivery. Although rap content usually attracts the younger generation at the time, we have seen how the content has dramatically changed over time. As an independent manager Burke would like to see Hip Hop get back to strong lyrical content and fun messages in the songs.

Does social media help or hinder an artist from getting recognized? Burke sided that it helps. Being able to stream music, allows artists to get directly to their followers without the middle man. Most artists want their music to be heard by a fan base. In turn, the more people to subscribe, like, share, and download, the more it be-

Diversity intolerance (Cont'd from FP) that if there is a cure for a sickness caused by an infiltration of an organism or whatever, then somewhere there is a cure for diversity intolerance.

I thought about the story in the Bible concerning the Tower of Babel. In this story, commonality of the same language almost caused the destruction of the entire world. “[The Tower of Babel] Now the whole world had one language and a common speech.” Genesis 11:1 If sameness can cause that much destruction, why can’t diversity be a means to a beginning of a much needed healing in this country?

Just as the scientists found a cure for the lactose problems by identifying the culprits, there is a medical book for curing the ills that affect man’s social imperfections: The written Word. “[Their Conversion] For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NKJV) The cure for any intolerance has to begin with understanding the effects of the intolerance on the body and then how the body behaves due to the intolerance.

As in lactose intolerance, the body produces a vile stench in the form of a colorless gas causing others to suffer when it is expelled from the body and it can clear a room, causing embarrassment to the person responsible for it.

For those who suffer from diversity intolerance, please go to the Word and search for your cure, thereby eliminating that pungent offending odor that one cannot see but, believe you me, it sure smells!

“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” John 17:17 (KJV)

Homicide (Cont'd from FP) fled the scene before police officers arrived on scene.

The victim was transported to Broward General Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased as a result of her injuries.

The victim has been identified as Bernice Jefferson, B/F, 02/16/1962, a resident of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

The suspect is identified as Dytadious Mobley, B/M, 9/22/ 1986, a resident of the City of Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has obtained the following arrest for Mobley” First Degree Murder. Anyone caught assisting Mobley in avoiding his apprehension will be subject to felony arrest.

Anyone with information that leads to the whereabouts and arrest of Mobley may be eligible to receive up to a $3,000.00 reward from Broward Crime Stoppers. Fort Lauderdale Detectives encourage individuals to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 4938477 (TIPS).

CBC Members Plan State of the Union Protest (Cont'd from Page 3) Other members wanted to make sure serious issues are highlighted and expressed concerns about the protest taking attention away from serious policy discussion. But in the age of former reality TV star turned President Donald Trump, others say that the best response is to fight fire with fire.

With protests in the air and in the streets around the first anniversary of the start of the Trump presidency, the timing of any protest the CBC may undertake on the night of the State of the Union is likely to receive serious media attention.

Regarding Rep. Green’s impeachment attempts, which House leadership is in opposition of, Green pointed out that Trump, “has by his statements brought the high office of president of the United States in contempt, ridicule, disgrace and disrepute; has sown discord among the people of the United States; has demonstrated that he is unfit to be president; and has betrayed his trust as president of the United States to the manifest injury of the people of the United States and has committed a high misdemeanor in office.”

Rep. Green’s form of protest was a legislative one. On the night of the State of the Union, we are likely to see a more theatrical display.

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The Beginning of a Movement: (Cont'd from FP) interconnects the informal and formal art elements together,” explained Sir Daniel Austin, the father and founder of this unique artistic style, “It is not abstract, neither is it real.”

Any art historian, student, or connoisseur would find this statement contradictory for in art, a piece is expected to fit in one of these two categories; however, interpressionism challenges this notion of categorization and encourages unbounded self-expression. In explaining his work, Austin emphasizes this movement is defined by the nature of the one’s soul that extends beyond color and shape. Interpres-sionism is limitless, unique, and emotionally evoking.

A Haitian native, Master Daniel Austin was a highly gifted child. Influenced by his mother’s own artistic talents as an interior decorator and Le Cordon Bleu chef, Austin started drawing and sketching at a young age wherever he could, on blank walls and outside in the dirt. Although he knew he had a gift, Austin admits he considered it a hobby and not something he could build his life on.

“Back then, when you are an artist you are stereotyped,” Austin said, “I was aware of that so I did not focus on art then and instead focused on academic trainings.”

Despite his commitment to his academic studies, Austin’s father recognized his son’s talents and, as a teenager, enrolled him into the Haitian National School of Art (ENHART), becoming the youngest person ever to attend the prestigious school. Two months later, Austin quit.

“I rebelled against the déjà vu,” Austin explained, “I refused to copy or recreate someone else’s style or masterpiece. The training did not encourage me to express myself in my own artistic way.”

Disillusioned with the art world, Austin intensely focused on academics and built an exciting international career in global finance. He received degrees in Economic Science, Business Management, and law.

He worked as a consultant for international non-governmental organizations, such as Développement international Desjardins, the World Bank, and the Gallup Poll. He also contributed to the academic world by writing training books on Finance.

Despite being successful, Austin felt unfulfilled and his passion for art and self-expres-

School Choice Week (Cont'd from Page 2) can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. The state’s public school open enrollment policy is one of the nation’s broadest and most accommodating. The state also offers a private school choice program and tuition-free, public online schooling.

“We participate in National School Choice Week because we want to provide our families with as much information as possible on all types of education options available for their children—from traditional public schools to public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online learning and homeschooling. We hope by doing so we can help the parents make educated choices about their children’s future. We are that link they need to ensure their child receives quality educational experience,” said Mahreen Mian, director of the University of North Florida Preschool in Jacksonville, Fla. Governor Rick Scott issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 21-27 as Florida School Choice Week. In addition, the counties of Broward, Charlotte, Gilchrist, and Manatee and the cities of Adventura, Bartow, Bonita Springs, Bradenton, Edgewater, Hallandale, Lake Wales, Mascotte, Melbourne, Niceville, Orlando, Palmetto, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Joe, Safety Harbor, Springfield, St. Cloud, Tallahassee, Venice, West Miami, Wilton Manors, Davenport, Freeport, Jack-

sion continued to tug on his heart and soul.

Finally in 1988, Austin committed to finding his own artistic identity and embarked upon a journey fueled by determination.

“I focused all my attention in my artwork, to find my soul,” said Austin, “I wanted to create something revolutionary, something never seen before.”

After years of research and exploration, Interpressionism was born. Austin’s explanation of his artistic style is magical.

Interpressionism is “expression from inside” and not influenced by anything seen. He describes it as something inside that is brought out, making it unique and original. It is a challenge in this over conditioned world of distractions, but Austin revels in challenges.

“You have to go through the challenge to create something unique,” he added, “I like challenge, an intellectual challenge.

When you challenge me, I have to answer.”

In 1989, Austin presented the Interpressionism movement to the world at an art fair in Petion-Ville, Haiti, but without success. That did not deter him.

He is a rebel at heart.

“On average, it takes half a century for a new art movement to be discovered,” Austin explained, “It takes time to polish the pearl.”

In the meantime, Austin is committed to producing more work and teaching the Interpressionist artistic style to a new generation of artists in order to counter what he feels is a weakness in the academy. He envisions this movement to be taught in art curricula across the world, alongside such greats as Van Gogh and Andy Warhol.

“I believe Interpressionism deserves to be studied in the universities,” Austin stated, “I strongly believe this is the new challenge for artists, the new imagination movement.”

After two years on sabbatical, Austin will be spending the year on a series of solo and group art exhibitions throughout South Florida. Currently, his work is on display at the 33rd Street Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale. He will also be presenting his work on January 25th-28th at Art Fort Lauderdale’s “Art Fair on the Water” event held at the Bahia Mar Marina on Fort Lauderdale Beach. In addition to these events, weekly private tours can be scheduled at “SIR A U S T I N ’ S INTERPRESSIONISM HALL”, located in Sunrise.

For more information or to schedule a private tour with Sir Daniel Austin, visit www.interpressionsim.com or call (954) 361-4998. sonville, Minneola, Montverde, Panama City Beach, Pinellas Park, Tarpon Springs, Eatonville, Havana, Indialantic, Medley, Montverde, and Gainesville have issued proclamations recognizing School Choice Week in their community.

Celebrated since 2011, National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort. The Week is nonpartisan and nonpolitical, and it is not related to any legislative advocacy campaign.

“Florida is a school choice pioneer, and parents in the Sunshine State have more choices for their children’s education than parents in most other states,” said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “We encourage parents across the Sunshine State to use National School Choice Week – which, in Florida, will feature more events than in the 49 other states – as an opportunity to evaluate school options for their children. We thank the thousands of schools, homeschool groups, organizations, and community leaders who are holding events and activities this week to shine an even brighter spotlight on school choice.”

To download a guide to school choice in Florida, or to learn more about featured events in the Sunshine State, visit https:// schoolchoiceweek.com/states/ florida.

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‘THE SHUTDOWN: IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE MONEY’

By Pastor Rasheed Z Baaith “This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag and bare what was put therein.”

This government shut down while ostensibly about money is really about so much more. It is about political philosophies, it is about the class structure that exists in this country, it is about who has and who does not have and about who is welcome here and who is not.

It is also about the deep and undeniable divisions in America that are so pervasive in every element of American society, most especially in government. The difference in who many of those in Congress see as citizens and what those citizens are entitled to is demarcation beyond description.

There is a kindergarten mentality of thinking in colors when they think of people prevalent in this Congress that borders on the insane.

That is not to say racial division in this country has never been deep or angry before. The Civil War and the years of the Civil Rights Movement show us the truth of that statement.

But America has never had, at least in the modern era, a President who en-

courages racial division and does all he can to ignite resentment between those who are of one color and those who are not. It is as if he wants another Civil War. Compounding this deliberate schism are those in the Republican party along with those who voted for this President, including people of color, who insist the President is not racist and nor are his policies. I find that kind of thinking contemptuous in its application and ignorant in its concept. Their thinking seems to be that as long as he doesn’t burn a cross on the lawn of the White House, he’s not racist. I keep repeating this refrain because the role this defense is playing in the spreading acceptance of bigotry continues to grow.

How can a country built on the backs of slaves and immigrants decide it is now limiting those who are allowed to immigrate to people of one skin color? How can those who are leaders of this government pretend this is not racist thinking but economic reasoning? It cannot be economic reasoning because we all know none of those people in Congress or any of their family members are going to pick potatoes or strawberries or oranges; none of them are going to wash sheets or bus tables and mop floors like so many of the immigrants do. Not one of them or most other Americans. Which means

In Time, America Will See Tax Reform for What It Is

two things: one is the economy suffers dramatically and two is they will have to bring back the same people they now want to deport.

Let’s be clear - we have to take the President and his followers and their drive to make America homogenous in color as serious as we can. We have to register and vote, we have to become candidates on the local level, the state level and the national level. We have to stop sitting around and talking about doing something and instead do something that’s productive. There is no creation without motion and we need to move from sitting to standing and from standing to moving.

There will be those of course who believe all I’ve written is hyperbole and extreme, that none of these fears will materialize into any kind of direct action that will be successful. Which is the same thing they said when Donald Trump announced his candidacy for President.

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes expressed it best: time to wake up everybody.

Op-Ed Article Florida Power & Light to build large solar farm in southwest Miami-Dade County

By Aletha Player, FPL

There’s a lot we still don’t know about the Republican tax bill that President Donald Trump signed into law. New IRS regulations must be enacted, and tax accountants are scrambling to see how their clients can best profit from the pending revisions to the federal tax code.

What is clear though is that the bulk of the benefits will go to the wealthy. We already know ordinary Americans won’t gain much. In fact, they’re the ones who ultimately will be forced to pay higher taxes, so the wealthy can enjoy even bigger reductions on their tax bills.

The National Urban League opposes this sham of “reform” bill and any other legislation that seeks to fatten the pockets of the very rich, while leaving vulnerable Americans – children, the elderly and minorities – to suffer. True tax reform makes everyone pay their fair share.

Think of it as Robin Hood in reverse.

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans promised “a Christmas gift” to the middle class. Instead, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is working hard to further advance affordable clean energy in ways that can benefit everyone in our community. FPL recently announ-ced that four new solar farms began powering FPL customers at the beginning of this year and another four are on track to complete construction by spring 2018 with combined energy generation to power 120,000 homes.

In addition, we got the green light to build our first major solar power plant in Miami-Dade County. It will comprise hundreds of thousands of solar panels that generate zero-emissions energy for FPL customers without using any water or fossil fuel. This is one of the many investments we continue to make in clean energy infrastructure to address our community’s continued growth in ways that are economical and sustainable.

The future FPL Miami-Dade County Solar Energy Center will be located in the southwestern corner of the county. We plan to break ground on the solar plant within two years. FPL builds large solar plants cost-effectively and our solar facilities are expected to significantly save our customers on their electric bills over time by reducing carbon emissions and fossil fuel use. Our project will also open doors for employment of contractors whose activities could generate a boost to the local economy.

The new solar facility will be the largest solar investment in MiamiDade to date; however, it is far from FPL’s first! FPL’s partnership with FIU’s College of Engineering & Computing to build a commercial-scale solar-covered parking canopy provides opportunities for students and professors to conduct innovative research.

We donated rooftop solar panels to the amazing new Frost Science Muse-

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By Germaine Smith Baugh

Blacks and Politics: Either Get Engaged or Get Left Behind was actively engaged Jeffrey Boney says that Black people need to wake up and get more actively involved with politics, because if we don’t, we’ll continue getting screwed over.

By Jeffrey Boney (NNPA Member/Houston Forward Times)

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Okay, everyone, if you are reading this, welcome to 2018. You made it, and with that being said, I feel that this is the perfect opportunity for us to be honest about an important truth.

First of all, as I see it, it is extremely clear to me, and should be quite evident to anyone who would just simply open up their eyes to see it for themselves, that the Black vote can either make or break an election.

If you don’t believe me, I would encourage you to take a look at previous elections where the Black community

and driven to get out and vote in a local, county, state or federal election, versus the times where they were not as excited or motivated to do so.

Take Alabama’s recent special U.S. Senate election race involving Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones, where people were overwhelmingly surprised to see the exit polls that showed that Black voters made up 29 percent of the overall voter turnout in the entire election— 18 percent of Black women and 11 percent of Black men. Exit polls also showed that 98 percent of Black women cast their vote for Jones, while 93 (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)

If I Only Had The Nerve

The Federal The Gantt Report Government is Now Open until February 8, 2018

By Roger Caldwell

By Nicole Nutting Our Racist-in-Chief proved himself again last week, with his crass comments about immigrants from disadvantaged countries. It was one thing when people kept their ugly thoughts to themselves, another thing entirely when our president gives the haters tacit permission to act out their grievances. This vitriolic environment makes it potentially dangerous for those of us who disagree with the current agenda.

Case in point, I would LOVE to plaster the back of my car with political bumper stickers but I’m literally afraid I might get shot, despite living in a blue state.

To compensate, I’ve made a game of inventing bumper sticker slogans that will probably never see the light of day. Some are blatantly obvious, others more subtle. Many are only briefly relevant, until the next presidential Tweet drops!

Try it for yourself—it’s a great stress reliever, and a safe way to express frustration without incurring bodily injury. Maybe the Westside Gazette could host a contest for “Best 2018 Bumper Sticker We’re Afraid To Display”!

If anyone is brave enough to actually print and sell these, feel free to use my examples. I don’t suppose “they” could shoot ALL of us if everyone in the Resistance showed their sentiments with a bumper sticker. Oh, if I only had the nerve...

Here are a few of my favorites: “Trump—The Word In English For Putin” “GOP = Greedy Old Perverts” “A Brain Is A Terrible Thing To Wash” “Wow—From Moral Majority to Immoral Minority in Only 40 Years” “If Guns Were Outlawed, Would Only Racists Would Have Guns?”

“American Government—Of, By, And For The 1%” “Somebody’s Been Watching Too Much Fox News” “Would Jesus Be Allowed To Immigrate To America Today?”

“Democracy—Use It Or Lose It” “Same Swamp—Bigger Alligators”

Everybody in Washington was pointing a finger and blaming the other for the federal government shutdown. President Trump was calling the shutdown a gift from the Democrats on his one year anniversary in the White House. But on Monday afternoon the Senate was able to compromise and after Congress votes, and the President signs the bill, the government will be reopened.

This shutdown only lasted for three days and the Republicans are promising that they will play fair, but I am not a gambling man. If I were a gambling man, it would be difficult to trust President Trump and the leadership in the Republican Party.

There is nothing new under the sun, and the last shutdown was in 2013 when the government was closed for 16 days. Many legislators in the present shutdown in 2018 were also in the shutdown in 2013, and many place the blame on the Tea Party. The Tea Party was a radical arm of the Republican Party, but the GOP is still successful winning elections.

The Republican Party controls the two major branches of government, but the Senate is having problems getting bills passed as a requirement of the 60 vote threshold. It appears that the Senate rules were designed to encourage bipartisanship, and finally the two parties have agreed to work together.

Trump has issued a statement stating, “He is pleased that congressional Democrats have come to their senses and abandoned their filibuster that shutdown the federal government.”

He says his administration will make a long term immigration deal “If and only if it’s good for the country.”

It is obvious with the government shutdown, the two parties are traveling down different paths, and Trump is only concerned with his agenda.

Many in the media are saying the problem is immigration and DACA, but when the leadership in the two parties in the Senate refuses to talk to each other, the problem is much more complicated.

President Trump believes that his polices in his first year have been extremely successful, and the stock market and economy are breaking records.

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Chicago Public Schools Working to Close Achievement Gap Students in Chicago Public Schools Learning Faster than their Peers

Research has also revealed that Chicago students, on average, repeatedly outperform their peers outside the city. (Creative Commons/Pixabay) Mayor Rahm Emanuel called the report a testament to the hard work, progress and success of Chicago’s remarkable students, teachers, principals and families.

In this photo, Emanuel speaks during the White House Summit on Working Families Chicago Regional Forum at the Ralph Metcalfe Building in Chicago, Ill., April 2014. (Andrew A. Nelles/U.S. Department of Labor)

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Students in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system are learning faster than just about any other school district in the nation, according to new research.

Research provided by Stanford Professor Sean Reardon shows that students in the Windy City have gained six years of learning in just five years.

Reardon based his analysis on 300 million elementary school test scores covering more than 11,000 school districts.

“I don’t think CPS is doing anything extraordinary or special for par-

ent engagement, but it may be worth pointing out that we’re suddenly leading the nation in student growth and our kids of color are outperforming comparable kids of color across the state,” said Marilyn Rhames, the founder of the nonprofit Teachers Who Pray and a veteran teacher in Chicago.

Still, Rhames, author of the upcoming book, “The Master Teacher: 12 Spiritual Lessons that can Transform Schools and Revolutionize Public Education,” cautioned that there’s another side to the success story that shouldn’t be overlooked.

“There’s a huge race-based disparity of performance on the SAT, which all 11th graders in the state of Illinois has to take,” Rhames said. “Some CPS high schools did the worst in the state.

So, how effective is our growth, if it’s not translating into better preparation for college?”

But, it’s not just about test scores, student attendance is up, Chicago high schools are offering more rigorous courses and high school graduation (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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A Proud Paper For A Proud People they would, and they were the surprise team this season winning the AFC South. Blake Bortles had a decent game passing for 293 yards , going 23 of 36 with one touchdown. Leonard Fournette scored one rushing touchdown with 76 yards on 24 carries. The defense, which had a stellar performance in the first half, didn’t perform quite well in the second half with some costly penalties. The Patriots were down 14 to 10 in the first half, scoring 14 points in the second half and holding the Jaguars to

only 6 points. Tom Brady has made a living with second half comebacks, passing for two touchdowns for the game going 26 of 38 and passing for 290 yards. Danny Amendola caught both of his passing touchdowns, with 84 receiving yards with 7 receptions.

In the NFC Championship game, the Eagles had a dominating performance over the Vikings winning 38 to 7. The Vikings opened the game with a touchdown on the first drive, and the Eagles decided there was not going to be another one in their stadium. Nick Foles

had an impressive game passing for 3 touchdowns, going 26 of 33 with 352 passing yards.

The defense helped with 2 interceptions, holding the Vikings to only one touchdown.

The Vikings just had a lastminute win against the Saints from the previous game, which had all their fans ready for this game. Vikings were trying to make history by being one of the few teams to have a Super Bowl in their home stadium.

This Super Bowl will be Tom Brady’s 8th appearance, and the 1st for Nick Foles. So far Brady has gone 5-2 in the big

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Shepherd Of The Coast Christian School will be holding an event at the campus that will feature tours of the school to celebrate National School Choice Week on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m., at Shepherd Of The Coast Christian School, 1901 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call Larry Ueltzen at (954) 7725468. ************************

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Supplier Diversity Outreach Program Meet the Prime Lunch-n-Learn workshop series on Friday, Jan. 26, from 12 to 2 p.m., at TSSC Annex Bank Lobby, 7770 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, Fla. For more info call (754) 321-0550. *********************

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********************* Angels Christian Academy of Pompano Beach will hold an event at the Pompano Community Park on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m., at Pompano Community Park, N.E. 10 St., Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info call Rae Ruiz (954) 627-4464. ************************

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Class of 1971 meeting on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 4:30 p.m., at Black Firefighter Hall, 1612 Sistrunk Blvd., (NW Sixth St).

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (65th Birthday Committee should plan to arrive by 3:30 p.m. to review locations and dates for this event. For more info call Betty Davis at (954) 629-7907. *********************

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The Carrie Meek Foundation will be hosting community outreach and information meeting on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at 10:16 a.m., at Miami Opa Locka Airport, 1420 N.W. 42 Opa-Locka Fla., to address topics including the Carrie Meek International Business Park currently under construction at the Miami Opa Locka Airport. For additional info call Simone Cook at (305) 948-8063 ext.213

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Rho Omega chapter, is hosting its annual and exciting “So You Want to go to College” free 2018 College Workshop, on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at the Lauderdale Lakes Educational and Cultural Center, 3580 W. Oakd. Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. In-formation will be provided on college admission require-ments, application process, scholarships, financial aid, college life and College Tour. The College Tour will be held the week of March 26-30, 2018 (open to high school students grades 9-12). For additional information contact RG Foderingham at (954) 7140677 or email at collegetour@zetarhoomega.org. *********************

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Celebrate Heart Health Month with Councilwoman Felicia Robinson and the City of Miami Gardens at the Red Dress Red Wine Affair on Friday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex Amphitheater, 3000 N.W. 199 St., Miami Gardens, Fla., reserve your tickets at rdrw2018.eventbrite.com *********************

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Judah Worship Word Ministries International cordially invites the public to attend “A Fresh Start Revival Surge” on Wednesday, Jan. 31 through Friday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m., nightly at 4441 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, Fla. Apostle W.L. Mitchell, senior pastor and Overseer. Guest speaker Pastor Bertrand Bailey, Jr., of Mount Pleasant, Tx. For more info call (954) 791-2999. ************************

Celebration League of Women Voters, Social & Fundraiser, Red Wine & Blue on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at YOLO 333 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ************************

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The Historic Ali Cultural Arts Celebrates Black History Month: All events will be held at 353 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Pompano Beach, Fla. There is fee for all events · Thursday, Feb. 1 thru Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 12 to 4 p.m. Beans, Rice & Gumbo Free and open to the public · Saturday, Feb. 3 from 12 to 4 p.m., Exhibition Opening and Performances of From Whence We Came · Sunday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. – Soulful Sunday and Brunch after dark · Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. · Thursday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.

– Ali Slam n’ Jam For additional info call (954) 786-7876.

On Saturday, Jan. 27, at Joseph C. Carter Park the Seventh Annual “33311 Walk & Family Festival” will take place at 10 a.m. The 33311 Walk Event is part of the Broward AWARE Protecting Our Children Campaign. Children Services Council of Broward and Mount Bethel Human Services Corporation believe that all children have the right to grow up healthy, safe, and nurtured.

“No child should be homeless, without care, shelter, and food or left to survive the best way they know how. We as a community of residents, members, officials, and organizations have to continue to ban together and provide solutions to the issues that continue to affect the CHILDREN in our communities,” says Miss Peaches, one of the lead organizers of the walk as well as community activist. “The parade is for AWARENESS of all things concerning our youth from truancy, foster care, child welfare, touching, #metoo, school/education, juvenile system, etc.” she continued.

The parade will start at the basketball court on the east side of the park and will end right back there.

The members of the Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter’s Educational and Charitable Foundation Board in partnership with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter invite you to celebrate with us at our 2018 Ice Gold Valentine Soiree on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sunrise –Sawgrass Mills, 13400 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise, Fla. ************************

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· Save the Date - Hallandale Beach Human Services Department invites YOU to attend the AARP-Age Friendly Community Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Cultural Community Center, 410 S.E. Third St., Hallandale, Fla.

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Miramar Celebrates Black History Month: All events will be held at Miramar Cultural Center Artspark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Fla. For cost and additional info call (954) 602-4500. ·Thursday, Feb. 1 thru Friday, March 30 – Free Miami Urban Contemporary Exhibition Curated by Bart Mervil · Saturday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. – Free Black History Celebration Concert · Saturday, March 3 at 2 p.m. – Fly Dance Company: The Gentlemen of Hip Hop (senior & student discounts available.) · Friday, April 13, at 8 p.m. – Sons of Serendip (includes a complimentary MCC Signature cocktail). *********************

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The Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church Family, and our dynamic Pastor, Rev. Henry E. Green, Jr., cordially invites the entire community to attend our 24th Annual Greek Unity Day Observance on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 10:15 a.m., at Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church, 401 N.W. Seventh Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Through this program we annually acknowledge and recognize Black Greek lettered organizations for their numerous contributions and accomplishments. Each year we select a member of one of the fraternities or sororities to serve as the keynote speaker for this occasion. This year, Judge Ilona Maxine has been invited as the Messenger for the program.

Judge Holmes is a Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Mount Hermon Church Family extends its sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the fraternities and sororities for your support of this event.

We know that it is because of your continued participation and support that Greek Unity Day has been so successful for 24 years.

For additional info contact Committee Chairperson Dr. Sylvia Sloane Jones at: slj1908@aol.com

Pleading Our Own Cause STAYCONNECTED -- www.thewestsidegazette.com (954) 525-1489 The 4th Annual Black Empowerment Summit will be at Dillard High School, 2501 Panther Lane, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6210.

Black History Month February 2018 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – Free Homework Help from 3 to 5 p.m., grades K-12 after school help with homework. For more info call (954) 357-6209 · Book Display – “Hidden Figures in Black History – Yesterday and Today” Contest “Hidden Figures: Who’s Who?” Win a $50 gift card! Stop at the Adult Reference Desk and pick up an entry form: then, identify the images of famous and notso-famous African Americans on display. On March 1 one winner will be chosen from amongst all entries with the most correct answers and be awarded a $50 gift card! One entry per person, for ages 13 and up. · Friday, Feb. 2 – “Destination: Mardi Gras”, from 6:30 to 9:30, ages 21+ there is an entry fee. · Saturday, Feb. 3 – “The Big Read Writer’s Workshop” from 1 to 3 p.m. · Monday, Feb. 5 – Film “Hidden Colors 3” from 5 to 7:30 p.m., for all ages. For more info call (954) 357-6170. · Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Black History Month Story Time, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., for ages 35, parents and caregivers are invited to bring children to his special story time featuring stories, finger plays, and simple crafts. Call Youth Services (954) 357-6209. Group with 10 or more children please phone ahead. · Wednesday, Feb. 7 – “Genealogy: Trace Your Roots” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more info call (954) 357-6217. · Thursday, Feb. 8 – Black History Month Multi-Media Trivia Contest from 4 to 5 p.m., for ages 10+ for more info call Youth Services at (954) 3576209. · Saturday, Feb. 10 – “A Fresh Approach: Eating Healthy to Address High Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Stroke from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dr. Brenda C. Snipes, Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office, joins Neigborhood Partnership Committee (NPC) Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 3 to 5 p.m., at Broward SOE Training Center, 1519 N.W. 40 Ave. (441/State Rd 7), Lauderhill, Fla. For more info call (954) 712-1980. ************************

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FDOT and CEI invite you to register for Business Development Training Small/ Minority/Women and Disadvantaged. Business Enterprise can receive FDOT Assistance with State Certification and DBE Bid Matching – Training – Bonding – Financing Dates: from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Broward County Government Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 302 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. To register call (800) 423-7058 · Wednesday, Feb. 7 · Wednesday, Feb. 14 · Wednesday, Feb. 21 · Wednesday, Feb. 28

17th Judicial Circuit & The Broward County Bar Association Present Black History Month: A Celebration of Black Broward.

“Broward’s Legal Firsts” Join us as we recognize our Legal Pioneers in the Black Community.

Pastor William “Jezreel” Gary of Open Bible Worldwide Church Thursday, Feb. 8 - Identity and Unity We will begin our journey by discovering the identities of the people of the African diaspora and by honoring African tradition in sounding the drums and pouring libations. Our featured speaker, Pastor William “Jezreel Ben Israel” Gary, will be speaking on the identity of Black people in the Americas and their history prior to the 1600s. Pastor Jezreel has been teaching the identity of the African diaspora in weekly classes, on television, and over the radio for over 20 years. In the spirit of unity, and the generally strong sense of spirituality Black people possess, we will briefly be discussing religion including the West African Orishas, Islam, Kemetic philosophy, Rastafarian culture, Hebrew Isrealite culture, and the protestant traditions. The purpose is to acknowledge a small sampling of diasporic beliefs before bluntly asking everyone to put aside their religious differences to work together for a common goal.

Space is Limited! Registration is required.

On Friday, February 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Broward Courthouse Jury Assembly Room 3320 (3rd floor of the East Wing of the courthouse) No Cost Attendees MUST pre-register in order to receive Lunch All Parking will be validated

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Proud Paper For A Proud People New Birth Baptist Church The Cathedral of Faith International Bishop Victor T. Curry, M.Min., D.Div.

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Rev. Wyatt T. Walker, MLK’s Right Hand, Dead at 88

Senior Pastor/Teacher 2300 N.W. 135th Street Miami, Florida 33167

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

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

Tuesday (Bible Study) ......................................................................................... 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday (Bible Study) ............................................................................... 10:45 a.m.

1-800-254-NBBC * (305) 685-3700 (o) *(305) 685-0705 (f) www.newbirthbaptistmiami.org

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

Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship.

Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!

Civil Rights leaders Joseph Lowery, left, and Wyatt Tee Walker, right, take to the podium during a rally at the National Press Club in Washington, Tuesday, July 2, 2008, to present a retrospective of where the nation has come in the 45 years since Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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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.

Williams Memorial CME “PRAYER IS THE ANSWER” 644-646 NW 13th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 (954) 462-5711(Ministry Office Line) (954) 462-8222(Pastor’s Direct Line) Email: wm_cme@bellsouth.net (Church} pastorCal50@yahoo.com (Pastor)

Rev. Cal Hopkins.

M.Div) Senior Pastor/Teacher

The WITNESS of “The WILL” Sunday Worship Experiences ................................................................ 7:45 and 11:00 a.m.

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

Tuesday Night Triumph {Prayer, Praise and Power} Prayer Meeting ................................................................................................................ 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study ........................................................................................................................ 7:30 p.m.

We STRIVE to PROVIDE Ministries that matter TODAY to Whole Body of Christ, not only the Believers, but also for those stranded on the “Jericho Road”!

“Celebrating over 85 Years of FAITH and FAVOR! Come to the WILL ... We’ll show You the WAY: Jesus the Christ!”

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

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting ............................................... 6:00 p.m.

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

"Doing God's Business God's Way, With a Spirit of Excellence"

Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church

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Reverend Henry E. Green, Jr., Pastor 401 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone: (954) 463-6309 FAX 954 522-4113 Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Church School ........................................................................................ 9:15 a.m.

BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday ....................................................................... 10 a.m.

Gems & Jewels Ministry Senior Wednesday Wednesday (Bible Study) .................................................... 12 Noon & 7 - 8 p.m.

Daily Prayer Line ...................................................................................... 6 a.m.

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

Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship Service .............................................................................. 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

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

Communion Service (1st Sunday) ......................................................................... 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

But be doers of the Word - James 1:22 nkjv - “A Safe Haven, and you can get to Heaven from here”

Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Oakland Park "The Miracle On 33rd Street" 420 N.E. 33rd Street Oakland Park, Florida 33334 Church: (954) 563-3060 Email: mtzion420@gmail.com

Rev. George A. Hardy, Pastor SERVICES Sunday Church School ................................................................... 8:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship ........................................................... 10:00 a.m.

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James C. Boyd Funeral Home HEPBURN Funeral services for the late A-jaRose Maria Hepburn – 1 year-old were held Jan. 20 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel.

McWhite's Funeral Home DAVIS Funeral services for the late Mary B. Davis 62 were held Jan. 20 at Community Church Of God with Pastor Joel Wise officiating.

Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

EVANS Funeral services for the late Bernice Stanley Evans – 91 were held Jan. 20 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jessie Roberts officiating.

Interment: Forrest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central.

HENLEY Funeral services for the late John R. Hanley 87 were held Jan. 20 at St Luke Baptist Church with Rev. W.J. Gaskins officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

MOFFETT Funeral services for the late Sharon Moffett - 65 were held Jan. 20 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Marcus D. Davidson officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WALTERS Funeral services for the late Janelle Walters - 40 were held Jan 20 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Ayanna Walls officiating.

Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home UPSHAW Funeral services for the late Alfreida Delois (Jones) Upshaw 77 were held Jan 23 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Marcus D. Davidson officiating.

The Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, a fierce Civil Rights advocate and strategist over many generations, died on Tuesday at his home in Chester, Va. He was 88-years-old.

His death was announced by the Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network on Twitter; Walker was the 27year-old organization’s first board chairman.

Like many unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, Walker’s name may not be as familiar as some others, but his works were long.

As an ordained Baptist minister, the good reverend had his hand in everything from the desegregation tactics of King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference; to fighting housing discrimination in New York City. The New York Times reports that Walker also helped to supervise South Africa’s first fully representative elections in 1994, after the apartheid regime fell there.

Dr. Walker helped circulate one of King’s most deeply felt and inspiring works, “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” one of the most important blueprints of the civil rights movement and helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, which culminated with Dr. King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech.

King was said to have described Walker as ”one of the keenest minds of the nonviolent revolution.”

It seems as if Walker was destined to fight the good fight no matter who it was against.

At one point, the Times reports, infamous drug kingpin Frank Lucas put a hit on him, but he said because he had been involved in the struggle in the Deep South, he “was accustomed to dangerous situations.”

Wyatt Tee Walker was born on Aug. 16, 1929, in Brockton, Mass., the 10th of 11 children, and a grandson of slaves. He received education at the HBCU Virginia Union University, earning a bachelor’s degree with honors in both physics and chemistry at age 19. He pledged the Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and met Dr. King (also an Alpha) while in college. He also

obtained his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Virginia Union’s Graduate School of Religion. In 1950, he married Theresa Edwards, with whom he eventually had four children: Wyatt Jr., Robert, Earl, and Ann. Walker began his civil rights work in Virginia, and served as president for five years of the Petersburg branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and as state director of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), which he co-founded in 1958.

He joined the SCLC in 1961— personally recruited by King— and eventually moved to Atlanta, to serve as its first fulltime executive director. In 1965, Walker moved to Harlem, N.Y., where he initially was a minister at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church.

Two years later, he became the pastor and chief executive of the Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, a post he held until 2004.

During the 1970s, Walker served as Urban Affairs Specialist to Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller, helping advise in on racial relations and integration.

In 1975 he completed his doctorate at Colgate Rochester Divinity School.

Of his myriad civil rights works, the Times reports that as pastor of Canaan, Dr. Walker oversaw extensive development of church-sponsored affordable housing, housing for the elderly and what the church calls the oldest senior services center in Harlem. He also established Harlem’s first charter school, the Sisulu-Walker Charter School (named for Dr. Walker and the South African anti-apartheid leader Walter Sisulu).

In addition to the National Action Network, Dr. Walker had been chairman of the Freedom National Bank. After retiring from Canaan after a series of strokes, he moved to Virginia in 2004, where he remained until his death.

Harlem’s Schomburg Center collected his papers from the period of 1963–1982. They include both personal and official correspondence, papers and lectures on a wide variety of topics, and are available for research.

Kids Talk About God

How Does Remaining In God’s Word Make You Free?

By Carey Kinsolving “In order to be free, we need to believe in the Lord,” says Emily, 12.

Yes, that is where freedom begins. Freedom from spiritual death comes from believing in Christ alone as one’s savior. That is why Jesus called this a new birth. Like a physical birth, it happens in an instant.

But learning how to walk and live in spiritual freedom requires a lifetime of learning and concentration. Jesus’ promised abundant life requires learning about him through his Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

True freedom is not doing our own thing. Rather, it’s communing with a holy God who knows more about us than we know about ourselves.

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As a multiethnic movement that included African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, Puerto Ricans,

Asians and poor whites from Appalachia and rural communities, the six-week, live-in demonstration in Washington attracted protestors nationwide. The campaign leaders presented demands to Congress, including jobs, living wa-

ges and access to land, capital and health care. It was the first large-scale, nationally organized demonstration after King’s death. The campaign, the final vision of King’s life, has come to be known as his most ambitious dream.

Simeon Booker to Be Memorialized at Washington National Cathedral January 29 The National Museum of African American History and Culture recently opened the “City of Hope” Exhibition to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Poor People’s Campaign.” (NMAAHC) Features never-before-seen images from photographers Roland Freeman, Jill Freedman, Robert Houston, Laura Jones, Clara Watkins and Ernest Withers.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture commemorates the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s final human rights crusade in a new exhibition on the “Poor People’s Campaign,” a multicultural coalition that began in 1968 to end poverty. The exhibition, “City of Hope: Resurrection City & the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign,” features rare archival film and new oral histories with people who helped organize the campaign including Marian Wright Edelman and Andrew Young.

It also features wooden tent panels, lapel buttons, placards and murals created by and used by some of the nearly 8,000 people who occupied the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for nearly six weeks to call the nation’s attention to the crippling effects of poverty for minorities, children and the elderly.

The museum’s exhibition is housed in its gallery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History as a partner to the exhibition, “American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith,” which explores the history of citizen partici-

pation, debate and compromise from the nation’s formation to today.

Launching its celebration of Dr. King’s birthday, the museum hosted a media briefing and guided tours of the new exhibition bringing in people who played key roles in building and documenting Resurrection City.

“With new and recently discovered film and audio footage, images and objects, this exhibition provides a rare look inside the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign and commemorates the legacy of Dr. King’s final campaign for economic justice,” said Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. “This exhibition reminds us that despite the unprecedented economic growth in America over the past five decades, there are still many Americans living below the poverty line. Although the Poor People’s Campaign did not achieve its goal of eradicating poverty, it spawned a multiethnic and multiracial movement for economic fairness whose belief in helping America live up to its ideals still inspires to this day.

The stories of those who sac-

rificed so much are found in ‘City of Hope: Resurrection City and the Poor People’s Campaign.’”

Original sound recordings of musical performances and conversations among campaign participants have been provided by the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. The recordings, along with never-seen film produced by the Hearst Corp., show how people lived during the six-week occupation at Resurrection City. Among the film highlights is footage of people traveling in a caravan of mule-drawn wagons from Marks, Miss., to Memphis, Tenn., for King’s memorial service and then on to Washington to participate in the Poor People’s Campaign.

Background on Poor People’s Campaign and Resurrection City In the 1960s, as the United States emerged as a global model of wealth and democracy, an estimated 25 million Americans lived in poverty. From the elderly and underemployed to children and persons with disabilities, poverty affected people of every race, age, and religion.

In response, the Southern Christian Leadership Con-

A memorial service for trailblazing civil rights journalist Simeon Booker will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018, his wife, Carol McCabe Booker, has announced. The service is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Booker, a journalistic icon, died Dec. 10 at the age of 99.

Booker’s more than half-century of civil rights reporting, most notably the brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi, helped propel the civil rights struggle onto the front pages of newspapers across the country which had long ignored the oppression of Black Americans. Previously, he had been the first full-time Black reporter at the Washington Post.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Simeon Booker Scholarship at Youngstown State University. All gifts designated for this minority scholarship are matched by the Youngstown State U Foundation, to which checks should be payable, at 655 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44502.

The biography of Simeon Booker is documented as follows at TheHistoryMakers.org: Magazine and newspaper reporter Simeon Saunders Booker, Jr. was born on August 27, 1918, in Baltimore, Maryland to Roberta Waring and Simeon Saunders Booker, Sr., a YMCA director and minister.

After his family moved to Youngstown, Ohio, Booker became interested in journalism

BOOKER through a family friend, Carl Murphy, the owner and operator of Baltimore’s The Afro American Newspapers.

In 1942, after receiving his B.A. degree in English from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Booker took a job at the The Afro American Newspapers as a young reporter. In 1945, he moved back to Ohio to work for the Call and Post. Five years later, Booker was the recipient of the Nieman Fellowship from Harvard University to study journalism and develop his talent as a reporter. After leaving Harvard in 1951, Booker became the first full-time Black reporter at The Washington Post.

In 1954, Booker was hired by the Johnson Publishing Company to report on current events in its weekly digest, Jet. In 1955, Booker helped to redefine the role of Jet and the en-

tire Civil Rights Movement with his famous coverage of the Emmett Till murder and trial, turning an all too familiar event in the Deep South into a national tragedy that united the Black community. Booker remained on the dangerous front lines of the Civil Rights Movement, reporting on the 1957 integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

In 1961, Booker rode with the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) Freedom Riders through the Deep South. When the buses were fire bombed in Anniston, Alabama, Booker arranged the Freedom Riders’ evacuation with U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

Continuing his work of indepth reporting, Booker toured Vietnam and interviewed General Westmoreland for Jet in the mid-1960s.

In 1964, Booker outlined the importance of the ongoing Civil Rights Movement in his book, Black Man’s America. Booker covered every Presidential election since the Eisenhower Administration in his fifty-three years with Johnson Publishing until he retired in 2007.

Among his journalistic holdings, Booker has also authored four books. They include a 2013 memoir, Shocking the Conscience: A Reporter’s Account of the Civil Rights Movement, which was co-written with his wife, Carol McCabe Booker.

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