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For The First Time Ever, Tyler Mitchell Is The First Black Photographer to Shoot a Vogue Cover, Thanks to Beyoncé

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Black Teen Denied Scholarship

A M E S S A GE F ROM OU R PU BL IS H E R

Money a Week Before Graduation…

For Being Homeless!

Kalamazoo, MICH. — Zaviona Woodruff, a brilliant high school student, worked hard for the Kalamazoo Promise – a scholarship guaranteed to every student in Michigan who studied in a Kalamazoo Public School from kindergarten through 12th grade. And she always maintained high grades, so she would be eligible.

But officials decided that she does not qualify for the scholarship that she dreamed of because she had been homeless for six months.

She graduated with high honors and a 3.57 GPA from Loy Norrix High School, a Kalamazoo Public School, in June. She dreamed of studying Mechanical Engineering at Oakland

ZAVIONA WOODRUFF University in Rochester Hills, Michigan through Kalamazoo Promise, wherein free college education would be given to every student who could pass all its three requirements.

Woodruff thought she passed all the requirements because she graduated from Kalamazoo Public Schools, was continuously enrolled in KPS, and

continuously resided in KPS district for all of her high school years. But she learned a week before her graduation that the Kalamazoo Promise had not been kept on her.

The reason? In 2016, two years from high school, she apparently lived outside of the KPS district when they had to move into a shelter for six months. Her father, Cecil, (Cont’d on page 7)

NBA players salute LeBron James for opening new school in Akron LeBron James has checked off just about every box when it comes to major accomplishments as a basketball player, but the MVPs and championship rings pale in comparison to what the new Lakers star did Monday afternoon.

“I know exactly what these 240 kids are going through,” James said (Cont’d on page 3)

As real estate developers rush to mine D.C.’S affordable housing stock, some residents are left in the dust

Democrats call on Trump to halt public release of plastic gun instructions Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., expressed outrage Tuesday, calling the president’s morning tweet “a dollar short and a day late.”

By Rebecca Shabad

WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress called on President Trump Tuesday to stop the public release this week of a blueprint that contains instructions on how to build plastic guns with a 3D printer.

“Forget about the TSA guarding the plane you board,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said of the guns at a Capitol Hill press conference with other Senate Democrats. “The failure to ban them will mean (Cont’d on page 7)

By Barrington M. Salmon (USC Annenberg Health Journalism Fellow) Leon Lightfoot, a truck driver and longtime resident of Washington, D.C., was anxious to move back

into his newly-renovated apartment in the Northeast section of the city.

For Lightfoot, his wife and son, and many of the other residents of Dahlgreen Courts Apartments, the rehab signaled that city officials and real estate developers were willing to invest in the low-income, Brookland neighborhood and the people who had lived there for decades.

“Americans will soon be able to down load 3-D printed guns starting August 1, 2018.” After receiving a chain of texts from a couple of friends, I got kinda sick to my stomach.

The chain went like this: Friend 1: Why you should carry (conceal weapon) all the time nowadays.

Friend 2: The number of people that I am coming in (Cont’d on page 11) But, in 2011 and 2012, as the Mission First Housing Group rushed tenants back into unfinished apartments covered in thick layers of dust; with ill-fitting windows that didn’t open or close properly; and holes so large in their floors that you could see the apartments below, some Dahlgreen residents began to question (Cont’d on page 3)

Florida Woman, mother of 3, dies

just days after giving birth after medics refused to take her to the hospital in ambulance because they assumed she couldn’t afford to pay Nicole Black and her grandchildren (GoFundMe).

Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and [a]hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.

Romans 16:17 (NASB)

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.

Donta Waters, the president of the tenants’ association, stands in front of Dahlgreen Courts Apartments.

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Fake news, Black people don’t vote and plastic guns are all homemade devices of mass destruction

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‘Daddy’s Little Girl’: Fiona’s Story group of Americans. They are about twice as likely as nonHispanic whites to develop the disease or other forms of dementia, according to the association, a group that focuses on research, care and education.

While there remains no cure for the disease, for those affected there is help. The Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter, is a local organization committed to helping families in seven counties: Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, MiamiDade and Monroe counties. Our professionally staffed 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) offers information and advice.

By Michelle F. Solomon Dr. Chavers and daughter, Fiona Chavers. (inset Dr. Chavers with granddaughter Giona Marie).

There are startling statistics that grow more troubling by the minute. Every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, 5.7 million Americans are living with Al-

zheimer’s disease, and by 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million.

The Alzheimer’s Association has now identified that African Americans develop Alzheimer’s at a higher rate than any other

Fiona Chavers was always “Daddy’s Little Girl,” you can hear how proud she is of her father, Rev. Warren Chavers, when she speaks about her “Poppy.” The influential minister in Canton, Ohio, established Deliverance Christian Church at 29, which he led for 35 years.

He has many accolades, among them delivering the invocation

for then presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama in 2008.

Fiona’s relationship with her Poppy blossomed. “We had gone from being father-daughter to him being my best guy friend,” says Fiona. “Having dealt with so many things in his own life, he helped so many people and always had great advice.”

In November 2014, the family of eight children was called together; Fiona flew in from California. She had noticed something different about Poppy the summer before. “He referred to me as someone else and didn’t remember some of his grandchildren. Doctors said he had a B-12 deficiency,” she recalls.

Rev. Chavers and wife, Adrienne, told the family the diagnosis. It was Alzheimer’s disease. He was just 60. “He just sat there, like a small boy, and then said, ‘we’ll get through this together,’” says Fiona.

It was a range of emotions.

“It was like my whole world had died with my dad, except he was alive. I was so hurt. How was I going to continue building the beautiful relationship I had started to enjoy?” she asked herself.

ColorComm Launches Miami Chapter with Over 60 Women

Arri Henry, Juana Jones and LaShannan Petit Over 60 women converged at The Wynwood Yard Wednesday night to attend the launch of the Miami chapter of ColorComm, the nation’s premier organization for women of color working in communications. More than half of the attendees turned in membership applications on the spot.

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Many women expressed their excitement at having a local chapter to call their own on social media using the hashtag #ColorCommMIA. “Just joined #ColorCommMIA and excited to become a new member!!” posted Virginia Jimenez on Facebook, after becoming the first to sign up at the event.

LaShannon Petit posted on Instagram: “Connected w/the best in #blackgirlmagic tonight @ the launch of @ColorComm Miami chapter. … Excited about what this opportunity means for women of color in communications.”

The well wishes poured in all night, including from other ColorComm members across the country welcoming Miami to the family.

Founded in 2011 by Lauren Wesley Wilson, ColorComm caters to women working in various spectrums of communications including Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Print Media, Broadcast, Digital and more.

It has a two-fold mission to personally connect women with other like-minded individuals and build a strong network of leaders by creating mentors/mentees, business relationships and friendships.

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To be connected to him, when she moved to Florida, she explored more about Alzheimer’s disease. Fiona found the Alzheimer’s AssociationSoutheast Florida Chapter and joined its Walk to End Alzheimer’s-Broward committee.

“It is a way to give back in honor of my dad who passed away way too soon,” she says.

More information can be found by visiting https:// www.alz.org/seflorida/

“Yesterday is for remembering; tomorrow is for dreaming, but today is for enjoying every minute that it is here.”

May you always love Jesus As He loves you. Talk to Him. Trust Him. Make time for Him. Invite Him along on your dreams. Celebrate with Him. Thank Him. Cry in His arms, Believe in Him. Share in His wisdom and love With every living thing.

Happy 100th Birthday to Mrs. Lena King

White House Internship Program Open for Applicants Deadline August 24

The White House Internship Program (WHIP) application portal is now live for the Spring 2019 term. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates their qualifications, character and commitment to public service. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. Interns must be at least 18 years old as of the internship start date and must meet established criteria. Those who want to apply to be part of the WHIP Spring 2019 Class, which will run from Jan. 16-April 12, 2019, can find more information and complete the application at this link.

Black Woman Sues Wells Fargo for Discrimination After Bank Teller Refused to Cash her Check and Called the Police for Forgery An elderly Black woman from Florida says she got “belittled” and discriminated against by workers at a Wells Fargo who refused to cash a check for her — and then called police because they thought she committed forgery.

“I felt very embarrassed,” Barbara Carroll, 78, told the Miami New Times.

“I can’t tell you the emotions I felt.”

Carroll claims she spent two and a half hours inside the Wells Fargo branch in Fort Lauderdale last November after going in to cash a $140 check. She arrived around 9:30 a.m. and gave the check to a female teller, who allegedly questioned its validity and how the money was earned.

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LeBron James for opening new school in Akron NAACP Florida State Conference joins Branch requesting Formal son why this school is here to- Clearwwater day.”

The I Promise School, cre- Investigation from the U.S. Department into ated through a partnership beFORT LAUDERDALE — tween James’ foundation and Murder of Markeis McGlockton The NAACP Florida State ConAkron Public Schools, will as-

(Photo credit Instagram @KingJames)

sist struggling students with a longer academic year (July through May) to help them catch up in specific areas, but what makes the educational institution truly special is how it supports families beyond the classroom.

Here are just a few services provided ( via Cleveland.com ): Daily food pantry as well as breakfast, lunch and a snack each day for students GED classes for parents and caregivers Job placement assistance for parents and caregivers Guaranteed fouryear college scholarship for eligible students who graduate James has quickly changed hundreds of lives, and future generations will feel the impact as the school expands in the next few years.

NBA players, including James’ close friends Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade, witnessed the opening of the school and offered their support for an incredible achievement.

By Jordan Greer @jordangreer42

#JustAKidFromAkron #MoreThanAnAthlete

(Photo credit Instagram @KingJames) (Cont'd from FP) in front of the new school. “I know the streets they walk. I know the trials and tribulations that they go through. I know the ups, the downs. I

know everything that they dream about. I know all the nightmares that they have because I’ve been there.

“I know exactly what they’re going through. They’re the rea-

As real estate developers /D.C.’S affordable housing stock, some residents are left in the dust

(Cont'd from FP) the developer’s true motives in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.

Today, a new lawsuit alleges that Mission First was so negligent in the management of the Dahlgreen Courts acquisition that the developer not only wrongfully evicted residents, but also exposed families to black mold and other toxins that made some of them sick.

The dispute shines a light on how gentrification appears to be affecting the health of lowincome residents in Washington’s gentrifying neighborhoods.

Some Dahlgreen residents believe that for Mission First it was always about the money.

While tenants like Lightfoot speculated that Mission First hurried them back into unfinished units in an effort to drive some residents out of the building by illegally increasing their rent payments, others have suggested that the developer, running low on cash after starting the renovations, needed to generate revenue to keep the project afloat.

Despite repeated requests for interviews, Mission First did not respond to offer comments for this story.

In 2010, the Mission First Housing Group acquired Dahlgreen Courts Apartments with help from the D.C government. The nonprofit received a tax-exempt bond and low-income housing tax credit allocations through the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency.

The Dahlgreen Courts Apartments are two stately and imposing red brick structures— two towers, built in the classical, revival style. Located near the corner of 10th Street and Rhode Island Avenue, the historic buildings remind you of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books.

The District of Columbia’s Housing Finance Agency approved plans that would allocate over $9 million toward substantial rehabilitation and upgrades to Dahlgreen Courts, according to the lawsuit.

At the time, Dahlgreen Courts was one of the closest apartment buildings to the Rhode Island AvenueBrentwood metro station, which the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority described as “one of the most dangerous stations in the system,”

according to the Washington City Paper.

That same year (2010), the Bozzuto Group, a privately held real estate company, broke ground on a mixed-use development project, a block away from Dahlgreen. The new project was so close to the Rhode Island Avenue station that you could hear garbled announcements about train delays over the loud speaker.

A few years later, just as the Bozzuto Group started leasing at Rhode Island Row, offering amenities like a resort-style outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and electric carcharging stations, Mission First was marching their tenants back into units that didn’t even have heat or air conditioning.

The lack of basic amenities weren’t the only problems Dahlgreen tenants encountered.

“After the renovations in 2012, we moved back in and then, six months later, we saw water damage in the living room,” Lightfoot said. “The walls, carpet and floors had mold.”

Donta Waters, a six-year resident of Dahlgreen Courts and the current president of (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

ference joins the Clearwater Branch calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to open an immediate investigation and immediately intervene into the murder of Markeis McGlockton.

“We are shocked at the continuous information surrounding the murder of Markeis McGlockton,” says Adora Obi Nweze, who also serves as a member of the National Board of the NAACP. “This continuous misapplication of the Stand Your Ground Law in Florida is another example to the nation that we need answers and this law must be changed.

How many more black men and women have to die based on this inhumane law?

The NAACP calls the U.S. Department of Justice to take immediate action.”

The NAACP Florida State Conference requests a federal investigation and immediate intervention into the murder of Markeis McGlockton

Florida Woman, mother of 3, dies A mother of three from Florida died days after experiencing a stroke, and the four paramedics who arrived on scene have now been suspended after an investigation revealed they mishandled the response, PEOPLE confirms.

In the early morning hours of July 4, Nicole Black found her daughter, 30-year-old Crystle Galloway, unresponsive in a bathtub just six days after she had given birth to a son via cesarean. When Galloway regained consciousness a short time later and complained about her head, Black quickly called emergency services and explained that her daughter was breathing but was “drooling from the mouth,” she told the Tampa Bay Times.

But when Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officials arrived, Black claims that instead of providing immediate

treatment, they questioned whether the family could afford the ambulance ride to the hospital — an account that the medics dispute.

“My daughter begged for her life,” she said. “The only thing they were worried about was my daughter had a new baby and she couldn’t afford an ambulance.”

After the medics carried Galloway down three flights, Black claims they continued to spend time talking about the cost of the ambulance. Black told ABC Action News that she then decided to transport her daughter herself.

“The whole conversation as the EMS drivers put my child in my car was that [it] was best for us because we couldn’t afford an ambulance,” she told the news station. “My daughter begged for her life, she begged!”

Once at Brandon Regional Hospital, scans revealed Galloway’s brain was bleeding, and she was then airlifted to Tampa General Hospital. She fell into a coma and passed away on July 9, just days before her 31st birthday.

But statements from the paramedics contradict Black’s account, according to the Times, and they say she voluntarily offered to take her daughter to the hospital and only requested their help to move her downstairs after she spoke with two sheriff’s deputies who first arrived on the scene.

In a statement sent to PEOPLE by the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Lt. John “Mike” Morris said the medics would have transported Galloway had her condition seemed “critical” when they arrived.

“If the daughter presented that she was critical,” Lt. Morris explained, “I’m certain our crew would have highly advised that the daughter be transported by EMS.”

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Publix Super Markets Charities hosts LittleBig GlamSlam Fashion Show raises $67K for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County

By Cindy Schutt Publix Supermarkets Charities’ Little Big GlamSlam Fashion Show – a fabulous evening of fun, fashion, glamour and glitz – raised $67,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s BankUnited Legacy Scholarship Fund, which offers higher education and vocational opportunities for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ kids.

Models competed for “Woman on the Verge” and “Man on the Edge” top honors by fundraising for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Diana Hanford, account director for Pierson Grant Public Relations, was proclaimed “Woman on the Verge, and “Man on the Edge” winner was Derek Cooper, vice president of government and regulatory affairs for the Florida region of Comcast.

“We’re so grateful to all of the community leaders – espe-

cially our winners Diana Hanford and Derek Cooper, who fabulously rocked the runway raise funds for scholarships for the at-risk children we serve,” said Ana M. Cedeño, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County.

Emceed by a WPLG Local 10 reporter and co-chaired by Traci Miller and Cindy Schutt,the event featured a full runway fashion show in front of an audience of 200-plus fashionistas at the Bahia Mar Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach. Volunteer models included: Myra Camino, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s National Big of the Year; Derek Cooper, Comcast; Margaret Delmont, Magnify Fund; Greg Haile, Broward College, Diana Hanford, Pierson Grant Public Relations; Anthony Hill, Florida Panthers Hockey Club; Traci Miller, Miller Construction Company; Rajeev Nasta, self-

Saleen(Little), Myra Camino, Erika Royal, Yessica (Little), Diana Hanford, Da’Naysha (Little), Luciana (Little), Rylee (Little), Elise (Little), Laura Tarvainen, Marlene Williams, Amara (Little), Michelle Young, Marlyn (Little) . employed; Erika Royal, Holland & Knight; Laura Tarvainen, BBX Capital; Chad Van Horn, Esq., Van Horn Law Group; Greg Smith, QTego; Marlene Williams; and Michelle Young, Weston Hills Country Club.

The adult models walked with Little Brothers and Sisters, aged 7 to 17. About a dozen members

Relax, Relate, Release - God Got You!

I have been declaring that 2018 is the year of our long awaited harvest, and I see so many of us breaking out and breaking through. The issue is that many of us have been sowing for so long, that we are having trouble adjusting to this season of unlimited abundance. I-

ronically, I am no different.

However, as I ascend, I feel an obligation to send the elevator back down with insight on how to reap. Whitley Gilbert from the hit 80’s sitcom, A Different World, said it best, “Relax, Relate, Release”, and I added [because] God got you. I want On

the Scene readers to know that as we face new mountains at each level, God is there, so...

RELAX greater is coming.

For those who believe, you will not remain where you are currently. It may seem like the blessing is tarrying much longer than anticipated, and it may also seem like people are elevating around you, but just relaxyour moment is coming. In confidence, you can trust that God has designed a blessing specifically for you, and it will be sent special delivery. Hindsight will reveal the perfection of its timeliness. Meanwhile, attempt to eliminate worry and doubt and trust the process. In fact, during the process, after you have done all that you can, consider taking a nap, a vacation or even a mental break. The reality is even God found a day for some much needed Rest and Relaxation, and you should, too.

RELATE to everyone. Every person we encounter has at

of the talented “Heroes of Hip Hop” youth dance troupe provided an amazing, energetic performance between runway walks.

“We had exceptional corporate support this year with title sponsor Publix Super Markets Charities and legacy sponsorship partner BankUnited tak-

Back Row l-r: Chad Van Horn, Greg Haile, Anthony Hill, Derek Cooper, Rajeev Nasta and Greg Smith. Front Row L-r: Emmanuel (Little), Kohani (Little), Walter (Little), Elijah (Little), Hezekiah (Little) and Chase (Little) (Photo credit Kara Starzyk) ing the lead,” added Cedeño.

Broward College, Cindy Schutt In addition to Publix Super PR, Comcast, Cubavera, LoudMarkets Charities and Bank- mouth, Memorial Healthcare United, sponsors include: Ad- System, Men’s Wearhouse, Milrianna Papell, Bahia Mar ler Construction Company, SerBeach Resort Fort Lauderdale vepro, Sixth Star Enter-tainBeach, BBX Capital, Broward ment, Universal Studios and Center for the Performing Arts, Victoria Duke Beauty.

least one thing in a common, a heart. That being said, use what you know about the human experience to be relatable at the appropriate times. Showing empathy towards a person’s losses and gains adds unforgettable person touches. The idea is to have people remember the consistency of character whether you are in the room or not. Personally, my professional growth is reliant on what others say about me. Sabrina Moore, my colleague and CEO of Fabulous Gold Standards, said, “Crystal, I watched not only how you go hard for my event planning business, but also how you promote other entrepreneurs; this is why I always refer work opportunities to you.” Statements like those should be in abundance about you and your professional endeavors.

RELEASE, God got you! At the end of the day, when you have done everything that you can do, just remember to release it all and let God be Lord.

According to twentythirtyenterprises.com, we collect incidents and store them

somewhere inside until they weigh us down. Let’s consider emptying ourselves of things we cannot control.

“This is complete liberation and allows room for fresh initiatives.”

In this season, I pray that artists create more and corporate careers are breaking through invisible ceilings. I pray that entrepreneurs are closing deals so big that it makes them re-evaluate their purpose.

I pray that old dreams are not only resurrected but supernaturally amplified and magnified.

Let our seniors be reminded that it isn't too late, and let our younger generations know that they have what it takes to be true leaders. I pray that in this season, my readers simply reap what they have sown. They should drop their plows, confidently pick up all of their crops without neglecting to sow 10% in others. The ultimate goal is to see others create abundance from your overflow, so relax, relate and release - God got you!

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Back-To-School Events

League of Women Voters of Broward Council, FL - Monday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 - 9 p.m. - Connect & Elect Political Forum at E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 N.W. Third St., Pompano Beach, Fla. - Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6 -8 p.m. - Candidate Meet & Greet. at the Urban League, 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Evangelist Lucious Hall and Mount Olivet SDA Church family invite the community to come to their "Summer Revival "Jesus Is The Answer" beginning Sunday, July 14-Aug. 4, 2018, 7:15 p.m. nightly (except Thursday) at 649 N.W. 15 Way, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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Children Of The Lotus Retreat on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Miramar Multi-Complex Center, 6700 Miramar Pkway., Miramar, Fla. For more info call Pamella Reid at (954) 558-0632. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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Collier City Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at McNair Park, 951 N.W. 27 Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. Event to offer wellness information, health resources and screenings. For more info call Darlens Ponder at (954) 917-8099. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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Sunday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m., at First Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4830 S.W. 22 St., West Park, Fla. Event to educate all concerns about health, wellness and resources. For info call Trevle Walters at (954) 9174046. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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Back-to-School Bash at Young At ArtMuseum on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m.

-6 p.m., at Young At Art Museum, 751 S.W. 121 Ave., Davie, Fla.

* Tamara James Day on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Martin Luther King, Jr., Recreation Center, 2400 Charleston St., Hollywood, Fla. To prepare families for back to school For info call Tamara James, at (954) 258-7552. * Extravaganza on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Ely High School, 1201 N.W. Sixth Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. Sign up for Florida KidCcare and free and reduced lunch, immunizations, please bring a copy of immunization records, parent's ID and proof of address. Call (954) 377-1000 Monday-Friday for info. * Round-Up on Saturday, Aug. 4 -10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, Fla. For info call (954) 7474600. * Fair on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex (formerly Westside Park), 445 S.W. 2nd St., Deerfield Beach, Fla. Call Deputy Dennis Rolle at (954) 350-5043. *T.R.U.E. on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 301 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Event to bring health services, health education and back-to-school supplies to the community. For info call Anita Taylor at (954) 854-4240. * Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at South Broward Community Health Services, 4105 Pembroke Rd., Hollywood, Fla. For info call (954) 552-5898. * Youth Empowerment Day on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Lauderhill Central Park Library, 3810 N.W. 11 Pl., at the Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, Fla. Space is limited, to register email info@youthempowermentnetwork.org *Blast on Sunday, Aug. 5 from 1-4 p.m., at Franklin Park Recreation Center, 2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For info call Muriel Miller at (954) 708-5101. * Sunday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m., at Ambassador 7th Day Adventist Church, 3245 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Free school supplies, health screenings and health education. For info call Veronica Pitt at (954) 591-0168. * Worshipers House Community Health Fair on Satur-

day, Aug. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Worshipers House, 6950 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, Fla. Event to educate the public about health resources and offer free health screening. For more info call Wanda Adames at (954) 815-3598. * DOH Immunization Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m., at Lauderhill Mall, 1267 N. State Rd. Lauderhill, Fla. For info call Yeimy Enciso (954) 467-4700 Ext. 4034. * Mt. Bethel Giveaway & Family Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m., at Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For info call (954) 763-5010. * New Life Church of God: Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 2 - 4 p.m., at New Life Church of God, 8720 N.W. 44 St., Sunrise, Fla. For info call Lacrema Wilson at (954) 7496880. *Free giveaways for family with young children. Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m., 1 p.m., at Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, Fla. * Blast on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 1- 4 p.m., at Franklin Park Recreation Center, 2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. * Bash on Friday, Aug. 10 from 6 - 9 p.m, at Foster Park, 609 N.W. Sixth Ave., Hallandale, Fle. Free. * Back-to-School Extravaganza on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Hope Church of God, 1800 N. State Rd. 7, Hollywood, Fla. Free. * The Big Give Back/Alert Today Florida on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Rev. Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, 2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Free backpacks filled with schookl supplies for the first 500 children. * Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m., 2 p.m., at South Broward Community Health Services, 4150 Pembroke Rd., Hollywood, Fla. A copy of the child's current immunization records is requird for immunizations. * Giveaway and Family Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m., at Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. * Florida KidCare Back-toSchool Immunization Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lauderhill Mall, 1267 N.W. 40 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla. * First Annual Back-toSchool Supply & School Uniform Giveaway on Friday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., until supplies run OUT, at 155 N.

State Rd 7 Plantation, Fla. For more info gf.s@att.net Derrick Makins, Sr. * Lauderhill Community Back To School Event on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a. m. 2 p.m., at West Ken Lark Park, 1321 N.W. 33 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla. For more info contact Ebony Walker (954) 274-0818. * Backpack and Variety Family Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Power of Faith Ministries, 6337 S.W. 27 St., Miramar, Fla. For more info Patricia Hutchinson at (954) 226-1892. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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The Foundation Church is hosting a Career & Family Resource Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m., at 4601 N.W. 167 St., Miami Gardens, Fla. Career Expo with over 15 employers from leading industries, and resources for the the community, including free haircuts, credit and financial services, and even free HIV testing. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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- Jamacian Independence Day on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 6 to 10 p.m., at Shirely Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar., Fla. - Jamaica Emancipendence, "A Likkle Piece O' Jamaica on Monday, Aug. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., at Mira-mar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Pl., Miramar, Fla. - Burger & Brew Fest Friday, Aug. 17 from 7-11 p.m., at Town Center Plaza 2300 Civic Center Pla., Miramar, Fla. For info call (954) 602-3319.

- Crime Prevention for Business on Thursday, Aug. 23 thru Thursday, Sept. 13 from 7- 9 p.m. For info call (954) 6024 3 5 1 o r e m a i l ohall@miramarpd.org - Free Technology Cyber Security Bootcamp for High School Students - Lunch included on Monday, July 30 thru Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Florida Vocation Institute, 3520 Enterprise Way, Miramar, Fla. For info call (954) 602-3198

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Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Broward County Chapter 2018 Broward County Rattler Send Off on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. 2 p.m., at Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Calling all incoming freshmen & transfer students! This event is free;you must register @www.eventbrite.com Event Tile:FAMU2018StudentSendoff For more info call (954) 4393864. Parents are encourage to attend.

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- Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. - Cash Flow Planning - The Nuts and Bolts of Budgeting. Workshop with Sharnell Jackson. Register on Eventbrite.

- Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6 7:30 p.m. - Exploring the Internet Session 1 (Limit 10) - Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 4 -5 p.m. - Research Writing fro College Students (in the MultiPurpose Room) - Thursday, Aug. 9 from 2 - 3 p.m. English Cafe, (limited 12) each week. in the Conference Room) - Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 2 - 3 p.m. - Digital Downloads Open House Rocking Entertainment.

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The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) is offering a free Information Session on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m., at Margate Branch Library, 5810 Park Dr. Margate, Fla. For info call (954) 357-6400 or visit Broward.org/ EconDev.

- Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. 4p.m., at The Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., - Health Fair on Sunday, Aug. 5 from 3-7 p.m., at Phyisican Family Pharmacy, 5869 Lake Worth Rd. - Health Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 1-6 p.m., at FoundCare Health Center, 2330 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, Fla. - Splash on Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, Fla. - Bash on Friday, Aug. 10 from 3 to 7 p.m., at Monkey Joe's (Lake Worth), 6250 Lantana Rd., Bay 18 Lake Worth, Fla. -Bash and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. 1 p.m., Catherine Strong Splash Park, 1500 S.W. Sixth St., Delray Beach, Fla.

New York Times Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby will conduct a speaking and signing event on Monday, August 6, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the African American Research Library, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Complimentary admission. Reserve your seat at: kimberlalawsonroby.eventbrite.com For more information, call 954-357-6282.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Publi Notice is hereby given that the Public he Broward County Canvassing Board will convene at the Supervisor of Elections Voting Equipment Center located at: 1501 N.W. 40th Avenue, Lauderhill, Florida 33313. The Canvassing Board will convene on the dates listed below in preparation for the Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

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The time and dates of the Canvassing Board Meetings will be posted online at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections website at: www.browardsoe.org.

Pursuant to F.S. 97.055 the Voter Registration Books for the Primary Election to be conducted on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, closed on Monday, July 30, 2018.

Dr. Brenda C. Snipes Supervisor of Elections, Broward County

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Your Vote Matters This Month and in November

By Dr. Dorsey C. Miller Jr. If you are a registered voter, do not sleep the August 28th primary. Yes. The November general election is critical, but your vote next month will determine your choices this fall.

That’s the role of the primary elections. It gives voters the chance to narrow the field by selecting one candidate to represent their party for a particular office in November.

Florida is a closed primary state.

Only registered Democrats and Republicans may cast votes in their parties’ primaries for candidates they want to run in November for a particular office. Independents or voters with no party affiliation cannot participate in party primaries. They can, however, vote in non-partisan contests, like school board and judicial races.

With less than a month to go, it’s why you’re seeing a lot of campaign ads on TV, yard signs and mail pieces.

The absentee ballots are out and early

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voting is just around the corner. If you haven’t notice, the campaign season is in full swing.

The Florida primary typically draws much fewer people to the polls than the general elections, but that shouldn’t diminish the importance of this year’s primary vote. There’s a lot at stake.

For starters, your vote next month will determine who will be the Democratic and Republican candidates running this fall for four of Florida’s top elected posts — governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner.

Florida can put two Black Democratic candidates on the November ballot, if enough voters support them next month. Andrew Gillum wants to become Florida’s first Black governor and Sean Shaw hopes to make similar history as attorney general. To win in November, they must win on August 28th.

Risk Protection Orders: An important new tool to keep Broward safe from gun violence

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By Sheriff Scott Isreal Broward County and all of Florida are safer today thanks to a new state law that gives law enforcement a valuable tool to prevent gun violence by helping keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who demonstrate an obvious threat to themselves or others.

Florida joined a handful of states earlier this year when it passed the Risk Protection Order Act (RPO), or red flag law, spurred to much-needed action in response to the tragedy in Parkland. This important law, passed with bipartisan support in the state legislature, allows law enforcement to remove firearms and ammunition from violent or mentally ill individuals while affording citizens their due process.

Already, this law is clearly proving its worth to law enforcement and the public.

Since the passage of the law, the Broward Sheriff’s Office has made significant use of the RPO Act. Already, BSO has utilized RPOs dozens of times—more than any other county in the state. In April, BSO violent crimes detectives arrested a Deerfield Beach man, who was pending trial for attempted murder, for violating a risk protection order and removed an AR15, a .22 caliber rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a bump stock and numerous other weapon-related items from his home. The arrest is believed to have been the first in the state for violation of an RPO.

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mary elections, not in November. Unfortunately, judicial races typically get overlooked by many voters because of the timing of the vote and the fact that judicial candidates are limited in what they can say and how they campaign.

In Broward County, the candidates for five circuit court and five county court races will appear on the ballot.

These contests are important, given the power judges exercise over the courts.

Oh, and how can I forget this last issue that will be on the August ballot.

The Broward County School District is asking voters for a half mill property tax increase to pay for rising instruc tion and security costs. If the education of our children means anything, the time to vote on it is now, not in the fall.

If you’re registered to vote, you don’t have the luxury of waiting until November to vote. Get off the sidelines, do your homework and be prepared to vote strategically this month.

Dr. Dorsey C. Miller Jr. is chairman of the Florida Voter Mobilization Project.

Campaigning to line their pocket

By Kevin Palmer There is not a dime worth of difference between Georgia gubernatorial candidates Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams when it comes to having a plan to close the widening income inequality gap.

According to a July 19, 2018 Economic Policy Institute report, The new gilded age, in Georgia, “The top 1% make 22.6 times more than the bottom 99%. The average annual income of the top 1% is $995,576. A person must make $371,811 to be in the top 1%. The average annual income of the bottom 99% is $44,147 According to Flagpole.com, Brian Kemp has a net worth of $5.2 million.

Obviously, he is in the top 1%. Kemp plans to stay in the top 1% along with his wealthy constituents. Stacey Abrams has a net worth of $108,885 and is in the bottom 99%. Hemorrhaging with debt, she owes the IRS $54,052 in back taxes, $96,512 in student loans, and $75,000 in credit card debt. Win or lose, Abrams plans not to stay in the bottom 99%. She is ripe to be tempted by wealthy donors seeking influence. Later she could parlay her name recognition into a lucrative book deal and speaking engagements elevating her to top 1% status.

Therefore, if elected, Kemp will be the typical rich politician promoting the cold-hearted trickle-down economics nonsense of conservative Republicans. If elected, Abrams will be the token first Black female governor, white controlled to further undermine Blacks while promoting the interests of business, whites, Hispanics, and the LGBTQ community.

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The process for obtaining an RPO is straightforward and puts the decision to remove guns in the hands of a judge. First, law enforcement files a petition listing the statement, actions or facts which give rise to a reasonable fear of significant dangerous acts by respondent. The petition is heard by a Judge within 24 hours to determine if there is reasonable cause to believe the respondent poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves or others in the near future by having in their custody any firearm or ammunition. If granted, the respondent is served with the temporary order, and they must immediately surrender their firearms, ammunition and concealed weapons license pending a final hearing.

The judge will set the final hearing within 14 days, at which time law enforcement must present clear and convincing evidence that the person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves or others by having in their custody or control any firearm or ammunition, or by purchasing, possessing or receiving a firearm or ammunition. If granted, the final RPO is valid for one year. In order to extend the order, law enforcement would once again have to present evidence to the court that the person is still a threat to themselves or others.

This is the type of common-sense gun measure for which I have long advocated. This law is intended solely to remove firearms from individuals who pose an obvious threat to themselves and others—not from law-abiding citizens. It balances public safety goals with the important rights afforded to citizens by the Second Amendment of the Constitution, as well as the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment right to due process. In fact, even gun rights organizations have voiced their support for these red flag laws.

While this law is not the perfect solution to ending gun violence, it’s a gigantic step in the right direction, and we are all safer because of it.

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The primary also offers choices in congressional races. In Broward County, U.S. Reps. Alcee Hastings, Ted Deutch and Frederica Wilson face primary challengers. There’s also a three-way battle among Republicans to see who will run against Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

There are decisions to be made on local races, too. On August 28th, voters in Broward County will have a say in primary contests for two county commission, one state senate and six state representative seats.

The school board races are extremely important as there may be no second bite at the apple in November.

If the winning candidates in the five contested school board races get 50 percent or more of the August 28th primary votes they will win and their names won’t appear on the November ballot.

Lastly, voters get to choose who they want as judges during the pri-

He Said: Wow, look at the 4% G.D.P. this quarter. Maybe Trump is an underestimated genius? Sure, he seems to be undiplomatic and lack political decorum, but numbers don’t lie.

Best G.D.P. since 2014!

She Said: Don, you do know President Obama was in office in 2014, right? He not only resurrected the economy from the “Great Recession” that was his Bush administration inheritance. John Harwood, from CNBC reported he also beat the current G.D.P five times during his tenure.

He Said: Come on, you don’t love the “Tax Break”? My wife and I are seeing an elevation of around $67 per check apiece.

She Said: Whoopee, “Wall Street Journal” reported this week that the tax cut will add a trillion dollars to the

U.S. gross deficit. Does the math still work for you?

He Said: I’m shocked that you don’t acknowledge President Trump’s statement as quoted from the White House steps with Vice President Mike Pence in attendance, “We’ve accomplished an economic turn around of historic proportions!” If the President said it, it must be true.

She Said: The only thing of historic proportions is Trump’s ego! It must grind him daily, trying to measure up to a Black man’s legacy. Ha, karma is a”b***h”! Probably why he goes out of his way to dismantle the positive reforms Obama put in place. Why would a president cut off funding for the A.C.A. educational component? Oh, because the farmers need the savings in the budget over the general population’s health?? If it weren’t for those moronic tariffs on China, our farmers would still be humming along.

What about the E.P.A. rollbacks and the restrictive policy on the Endangered Species list? I guess the last Bald Eagle I see will be in museum.

This president takes 8 steps backward for every 2 steps forward. Lord help us all if his base and those spineless Republican cohorts get him a 2nd term— we might suddenly wake up back in the 1950’s!

important in 2018 Midterm Election?

By Roger Caldwell

In 2018, the midterm election is critical to American Democracy because elections have consequences.

After 2016, the Republicans are in control of both Houses on a federal level and the presidency. As a result of Republicans having ultimate control of political power, Democrats are paralyzed and they must beg and operate like children.

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Title: The Power to Shape Preschool Dear Parents, Education has been a part of our American history for centuries; however, as a parent or legal guardian of little ones, you may question if preschool is right for your child’s well being? Well, here is some vital information that will help you in your decision making!

The earlier you expose your child to a school environment, the better and easier it will be for your child to gain a well-educated platform and quality social skills to excel in his or her everyday endeavors.

Children who have never attended preschool will not know what is socially acceptable within a school environment even if they have siblings at home. However, if your child attends preschool, there are some rules to be followed so everyone can safely interact with each other. This will allow your child to explore a world of cultural diversity and acceptance of their peers with different abilities to establish and continue building upon being socially adequate through a safe and respectable school atmosphere.

Along with being social and abiding by rules, children are also taught a lot of fundamental skills. The lessons are fun and interactive which the students retain knowledge from. The classrooms are equipped with several teaching resources so that the teachers can teach the students using different teaching methods to ensure that the lessons are comprehended. Also, the children do a lot of activities that keep their minds engaged and fascinated about school. This develops language and the intellect remains with a child forever.

In all, preschool provides so many opportunities for your child to learn, interact, and explore a world of academic wonders. Therefore, preschool is the right choice for your child’s wellbeing! Let your child come in and enjoy the fun while learning in a safe and comfortable environment. You will not regret it! If you need information about schools' locations, contact Family Central, Children and Families, or your County’s District School Board.

Thank you!

Mrs. Naella N. Michaud

Letter to Editor Ye shall know them by their fruits

By James J. Hankins A politician is judged by the organizations and people he receives money from, voting record, mentor and his words. North Carolina U.S. 7th District Rep. David Rouzer accepted a $2,000 donation from the NRA. He voted 71 times to drop Obamacare. His mentor was the late, segregationist, U.S. Senator Jesse Helms. He is quoted as saying this about TRUMP. “No president has done more so early in their administration to protect the moral and spiritual principles on which this country was founded”. If your U.S. Rep. or Senator is as bad or worst as David Rouzer, it is time to fire him or her. Let us pay that $174,000 a year to someone who will work for all the people. VOTE BLUE!!!

Let’s Tax the Rich

By Lawrence Wittner Whatever happened to the notion that rich people should pay their fair share of the cost for their country’s public programs?

Progressive income taxes designed to fund government services and facilities—go back centuries, and are based on the idea that taxes should be levied most heavily on people with the ability to pay them. In the United States, the federal government introduced its first income tax in 1861 to cover the costs of the Civil War. Although new federal income tax legislation in the 1890s was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, the resulting public controversy led, in 1913, to passage of the sixteenth amendment to the Constitution, firmly establishing the legality of an income tax.

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A New Generation of Freedom Fighters Black Youth Are Taking Up the Mantle of Leadership in America Jeffrey Boney, NNPA Newswire Political Analyst, says that young, Black people have become more engaged with issues that truly impact their daily lives, thanks to the access to limitless information.

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“My whole life, I’m like, okay, I get the Promise, I’m good,” Woodruff said. “[To] just have that chair ripped from under me, like last second, [in] May, last second, it’s just really hard.”

She wrote a letter to the scholarship appeals committee and she was supported by her teach-

ers. However, Kalamazoo Promise Executive Director Bob Jorth said that the committee has a case-by-case system when it comes to appeals and they will take it “very seriously with careful consideration.”

Woodruff was crushed but she did not waver. She is now working two jobs while waiting for the committee’s decision. A GoFundMe page has also been started to help her attend college, and so far, she has raised more than $14,000.

Democrats call on Trump to halt public release of plastic gun instructions

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(Cont'd from FP) blood on the hands of officials who have that responsibility.”

The Trump administration had decided in June that the public release of instructions to build the guns, which are compiled by Austin, Texas resident Cody Wilson, would not violate a federal law; on Friday, the government said that Wilson wouldn’t break the law if he posted the instructions online.

Wilson’s website had said that the downloads of the blueprint would be released Wednesday, though he actually began making them available last weekend.

Trump on Tuesday morning seemed to indicate he was reexamining the move. “I am looking into 3D Plastic Guns being sold to the public,” he tweeted.

“Already spoke to the NRA, doesn’t seem to make much sense!”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., expressed outrage Tuesday, calling the president’s morning tweet “a dollar short and a day late.”

(Photo credit Rolling Stone) “Where the heck has he been?” he asked.

Democratic lawmakers said Trump would need to do more than express skepticism if he opposed the release — he would have to formally reverse his administration’s decision in order to halt the further publication of the blueprint. “We need Donald Trump to reverse his administration’s decision, and to do it now,” said, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass.

Under the Obama administration, the State Department had sued Wilson and blocked him from posting his instructions online, but the department under Trump dropped the lawsuit.

Though the department had initially said his blueprint would violate the arms export law, it reversed course in June. As the federal government considers whether to change the rules around the law, they made an exception to the rule last week, allowing Wilson to begin posting his material online.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship.

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

Pentecostal Temple Revival Center 2050 N. W. 27 St., Oakland, Fla. 33311 Church: (954) 733-0727 Email: @bishopwill.brantley

WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................................................. 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Bishop Will Brantley WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................................................... 8 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday (Prayer Service) ............................................................................ 7:30 p.m.

Thursday (Bible Study) ................................................................................ 7:30 p.m.

Friday (Alter Prayer) .................................................................................... 6:00 p.m.

"But the hour cometh, and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him."

"God is spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."

John: 4-23-24

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

Rev. Dr. William Calvin Haralson, Pastor SERVICES Sunday School .................................................................................. 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship ............................................................ 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study (Wednesday) ............................................................... 7:30 p.m.

"Reaching beyond the four walls touching lives, touching communities".

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”

Mount Calvary Baptist Church 800 N.W. 8th Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 Church Telephone: (954) 943-2422 Church Fax: (954) 943-2186 E-mail Address: Mtcalvarypompano@bellsouth.net SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church Rev Henry E. Green, Jr. PASTOR 401 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone: (954) 463-6309 - FAX 954 522-4113 Office Hours: Tues. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Email: infor@mthermonftl.com

SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES Worship Service ................................................................................... 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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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!”

Victory Baptist Church Independent Pastor Keith Cunningham 2241 Davie Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Church Telephone: (954) 284-9413 Visit: www.victoryweb.org Sunday School ...................................................................................... 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service Sunday Morning……………………… ................................. 11:00 a.m.

SundayEvenn igServcie………………………………………. ......................................... 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer…………………. ..................... 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Morning Soul Winning/Visitation………………… .................... 10:00 a.m.

Men’s Fellowship (Every 2nd & last Tuesdays)……………………… ............. 6:00 p.m.

Ladies Fellowship (the last Saturday of each month)…………………………. 5:00 p.m.

Youth Fellowship (Every Friday)…………………………. ................................... 6:30 p.m.

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

Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service ............................................................................................................ 10:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Birth Baptist Church The Cathedral of Faith International Bishop Victor T. Curry, M.Min., D.Div. Senior Pastor/Teacher 2300 N.W. 135th Street Miami, Florida 33167

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

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

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

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

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James C. Boyd Funeral Home KIDD Funeral services for the late Robert Kidd, Jr – 78 were held July 28 at James C. Boyd Memorial Chapel. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

PRYOR Funeral services for the late Min. Alfred Cornelius Pryor – 74 held July 28 at James C. Boyd Memorial Chapel with Pastor James Harris officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central).

RUBIO Funeral services for the late Joseph Rey Rubio -26.

McWhite's Funeral Home ALEXANDER Funeral services for the late Caleb Alexander – 2-yearsold were held July 28 at Lifeline Christian Fellowship Center with Bishop George T. Brown officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

COLLIER Funeral services for the late Rev. Samuel M. Collier - 77 were held July 28 at First Baptist Church Piney Grove with Rev. Arthur J. Collier III officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

ELLIS Funeral services for the late Willie Joe Ellis - 82 were held July 28 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel.

LEVY Funeral services for the late Vincent Calvin Levy - 88 were held July 28 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

MICHEL Funeral services for the late Nesley Michel were held July 26 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel.

ORR Funeral services for the late Apostle Livingston Orr, Jr. 60 were held July 28 at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Alice Miller officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

SCOTT Funeral services for the late Lisa Michelle Scott – 48 were held July 28 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel.

WEST Funeral services for the late Tyres L. West – 67 were held July 28 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel . Interment: Forest Lawn Central Cemetery.

I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Psalm 16:8

Why should I memorize, speak, and stand on the Written Word of God?

By Min. Charles Jackson Part Two We last read Jeremiah (33:33) “I will put my law in their inward part…” Joshua (1:8) “This book of the law shall not depart out of my mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and night”. And the LORD said to Moses… I will give thee a law… I have written…. Teach them “Exodus (24:12-18).

Deuteronomy (6:6-7) “these words …. shall be in thine heart…. teach them…. and talk of them…” God clearly wants his people to remember his written word so why should “I” Memorize God’s Written Word and did Jesus commit God’s Written Word to memory? I should memorize God’s written word because he tells me to and for the many benefits I receive each day. The written word of God answers questions no one else can, takes away fear like no drug can, but most importantly, it tells ne how to miss hell and go to heaven through Jesus Christ. I believe that Jesus memorized the written word of God. “Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind” Romans (14:5). Paul was talking about two men who were in disagreement, yet his point was: make up your own mind.

Luke (4:16-18) “And he (Jesus) came to Nazareth… and stood up… to read. And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah and when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written: The Spirit of the LORD is upon me”. What skill did

Jesus use to locate Isaiah (61:1)? Listen to Matthew (4:1-11) “Then was Jesus led to Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted on the devil… when the tempter came to him, he said, if thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

But he answered… it is written, Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God”. In the tempter's three attacks, he failed because “The word of God is quick and powerful…” Hebrews (4:12) Jesus spoke the written word of God. Jesus responded to Satan by saying “It is written… it is written again and …and get thee hence (away) Satan… for it is written. Then the devil leaveth him” … Jesus was quoting from Deuteronomy (8:3). How was Jesus able to “speak” God’s written word and defeat Satan? By putting to use “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” Ephesians (6:17) Jesus reminded the tempter what was written. As the Apostle Paul said in Romans (14:5) “Be fully persuaded in your own mind”. Please read the entire quoted chapter for fuller details. Thank you… To be continued in Part 3, next first Sunday.

The Lord is Your keeper; The Lord is Your shade at Your right hand.The sun shall not strike You by day, nor the moon by night.

Psalm 121:56

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AfricanAmerican, Haitian, and Latino Floridians launch new state PAC to add to Gillum’s surge to elect him as the first Black Governor of Florida

New Florida Vision PAC to Engage over 100,000 Black, Latino, Haitian Infrequent Voters at the Doors, Via Text & Through Social & Paid Media

Gillum with microphone.

With one month left before the Democratic primary, the newly formed New Florida Vision PAC is adding to the momentum building for Gillum, with an independent campaign knocking on doors, reaching voters by phone and text and taking to the airwaves to make sure Florida’s African American, Haitian, and Latino voters know that there’s a candidate from the community and for the community on the ballot on Aug. 28.

“People of color make up the majority of Democratic voters in Florida. We have the numbers. We have the power. And

now we finally have a candidate that is motivating people to turn out,” explains Andrea Cristina Mercado, director of the New Florida Vision PAC. “Andrew Gillum has a track record of opening doors for Florida’s communities. We deserve a seat at the table and with Gillum in office, we’ll have it.”

Dwight Bullard, chairperson for the New Florida Vision PAC adds, “Black and Latino voters don’t want to miss the chance to be part of making history. We have the opportunity to not just elect Florida’s first Black governor, but a governor who is unapologetically progressive and

who will put our commu-nities first.”

With Florida’s governor’s elections frequently within 1% point, many believe the winner will be determined by who can expand the electorate and motivate new and infrequent voters who sometimes sit out to come to the polls. That’s exactly who the PAC will be reaching out to in its efforts over the next month.

The organization will be centering its conversations with voters on Gillum’s working class roots, investment in public education and affordable housing, strong stance against the gun lobby, commitment to criminal justice reform and unwavering defense of Florida’s immigrant communities from Trump’s deportation force.

Voters who need to find where to cast their ballot or who want to get involved in getting Gillum elected can text Andrew to 90975.

Donations to the effort can be made at newfloridavision.org Follow f a c e b o o k . c o m / NewFloridaMajority/ and twitter.com/newflmajority for updates. Contact: Elbert Garcia, (718) 930-9497, elbert@newfloridamajority.org

A thundering voice has been silenced here on earth From The Family Rev. Samuel Milton Collier, the ninth of nine children, of the late Reverend Arthur James Collier, Sr., and Mrs. Bessie Rozier Collier, was born June 16, 1941 in West Palm Beach, Fla. on Contentment Avenue. He was called to rest in the comfort of his home on Saturday, July 14, 2018.

He attended Pleasant City Elementary (West Palm Beach, Fl.) Palmview Middle School (West Palm Beach, Fl), and Stuart Training High School (Stuart, Fl.) where he graduated in 1956. He attended Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, Fla.) for one year. After that, he attended American Baptist Theological Seminary (Nashville, Tenn.) and graduated with a degree in Bible Theology (1962). He also earned a degree in American History

U.S. Rep. John Lewis was hospitalized Satur day for an aturday undisclosed illness

REV. COLLIER from Florida Memorial College (Miami, Fla.) in 1970. Rev. Collier continued to pursue other classes at the local university level.

During the year of 1959, he met the love of his life, Tonya A. Cartwright, Winchester, Va. native on the campus of Fisk University (Nashville, TN).

They married in 1964 and God blessed this union with two children.

Rev. Collier was called to the pastorate of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (Pompano Beach, Fla.), in 1963, where he served for 13 years. He later served as pastor of First Baptist Piney Grove (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) from 1979-1984. His Pastoral legacy continued at Rainbow Hill Baptist Church (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) in 1985. In 1987, Rainbow Hill Baptist Church changed its name to Everybody’s Church, where he ended his Pastoral Journey in 1991.

Rev. Collier, a gentle giant, at 6’8, a gifted preacher with a creative mind could “hoop” and “holler” as well as sing. During his years at Mt. Calvary, he was an activist. He fought to reopen a local high school, mediated disputes between Black residents and white police officers during tense periods in the racially troubled 1970’s.

While at First Baptist Piney Grove, he encouraged community involvement and initiated youth and elderly programs.

Rev. Collier did write his first book (unpublished) entitled, “Whooping and Hollering.

Preaching and Praying, Cussing and Fussing, and Ranting and Raving.”

Rev. Collier was an avid fisherman. He once owned a boat and spent many weekends fish-ing with friends and family members. During his healthy years, you could find him on the basketball court or playing ping-pong. Most of all, Rev. Collier loved people and loved to engage people in deep conversations.

Rev. Collier was preceded in death by his wife, Tonya A. Collier; his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Collier; Brothers: Rev. Arthur Collier, Jr, Dr. Leon Collier, and Rozier Collier; Sisters: Evelyn Patrick, Annie Brown, Lillian Edden, and Bessie Harvey.

He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted daughter, Candyss (Michael); a devoted son, Andrew (Hallema); one loving sister, Carolyn Collier( Ben); a devoted brother-in-law Albert Edden; loving grandchildren: Dames, Destiny M. Dames, Marcia D. Collier and Joseph Cartwright; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends.

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2018 EARLY VOTING SITES African-American Research Library 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard (NW 6th St.) Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex 445 S.W. 2nd Street Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Coral Ridge Mall (North or Northwest Entrance)

3200 N. Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306

Parkland Recreation and Enrichment Center 10559 Trails End Parkland, FL. 33076

Davie/Cooper City Branch Library 4600 SW 82nd Avenue Davie, FL 33328

SOE at E Pat Larkins Community Center * 520 Martin Luther King Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6th St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

SOE at Lauderhill Mall * 1519 NW 40th Ave Lauderhill, FL 33313

Florida senators stand against the Trump-Pence Administration gag rule

Ft. Lauderdale Branch Library/Art Serve 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard Room 130 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

South Regional Library/BC 7300 Pines Boulevard Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Florida’s women senators warn of the impacts of the Trump-Pence Gag Rule on access to birth control and preventive reproductive health care

Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center 410 SE 3rd Street Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines, FL 33331

Hollywood Branch Library 2600 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, FL 33020

Sunrise Senior Center 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Sunrise, FL 33351

Miramar Branch Library 2050 Civic Center Place Miramar, FL 33025

Tamarac Branch Library 8701 W. Commercial Boulevard Tamarac, FL 33321

North Regional Library/BC 1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard Coconut Creek, FL 33066

West Regional Library 8601 W. Broward Boulevard Plantation, FL 33324

Northwest Regional Library 3151 University Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065

Weston Branch Library 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard Weston, FL 33332

U.S. REP. LEWIS According to a spokesperson from his office, the 78-year-old Democratic congressman and civil rights icon was in a hospital for routine observation. He’s resting comfortably and expects to be released Sunday.

Lewis, a Democrat, played a key role in the civil rights movement and marched with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1965 in Selma, Alabama.

Lewis was expected at an Atlanta event Saturday evening but did not attend.

EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE PRIMARY EL ELECTION PRIM AUGUST 18, 2018 ± AUGUST 26, 2018

Senators Berman, Gibson, Book and Stewart.

By Michelle DeMarco TALLAHASSEE, FL New research[1] out shows that the Trump-Pence administration’s dangerous new gag rule could mean as many as ten thousand Floridians would lose access to essential reproductive health care like birth control, cancer screenings, and STD testing and treatment at their

preferred health care provider.

Florida’s women senators including Senators Lori Berman (D-Lantana), Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville), Lauren Book (D-Fort Lauderdale), and Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) are speaking out against this rule.

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Tuskegee grad becomesAlabama National Guard’s first Black female pilot Fake news, Black people don’t vote (Cont'd from FP) contact daily with mental health issues is disturbing.

Friend 1: They’ll have access, too.

Friend 3: A gun is going to be the new American Express card; never leave home without it. We are going back to the Wyatt Earp(wild, wild West) days.

Friend 1: Better practice shooting from your horse and wagon and shutters and just know, if an (expletive) has what looks like a toy or plastic, cap gun days are over for real.

Friend 3: The days of children playing with toy guns will soon be over. This is going to be a field day for police to shoot Black people.

Friend 1: Po Po already shooting them.

Friend 3: They are currently shooting us at an alarming rate, but soon it will be of epic proportion.

Friend 1: Stand your ground bill already passed here in Ohio.

These rednecks can’t wait to use their new (expletive) out on Black folk. And you are correct.

Friend 3: And this will be used as a justification.

Friend 1: We are on the same page. Law Enforcement won’t be able to keep up…once the lay of the land on getting away with murder and how easy it will be gets around.

Friend 3: After printing guns become legal and the shooting of black and brown people by the police, it will take more than marches and politics to get this to change. Hell, the police will start printing their own guns and start killing us. Get ready for the revolution.

Friend 1: Damn (expletive) near every school & Library I know has a 3D printer....Once the plans are accessible August 1, you’ll see them start missing! Guess I better order mine on Amazon.

Friend 3: A lot of devious (expletive) is gonna go down. I better stock up on ammo and additional fire arms.

Friend 1: A lot of devious (expletive) to say the least! The dope game, the prostitution game, burglaries, robberies, and Homicides (expletive) can you imagine Chicago gangs! I expect the black market to be flooded with this (expletive) Friend 3: Talk about a crime of opportunity. Hold on to your britches.

Friend 1: (expletive)it, if I can make a plastic gun, might as well make plastic bullets and shoot em up close, real cheap!

Friend 3: Let me know how that turns out.

Friend 2 Unsolved murders are going to go through the roof.

And I can’t believe that some Black and Brown people are believing the hype that, “COLORED people don’t vote.”

If killing us with real guns and now the possibility of plastic guns doesn’t move us to make some serious new changes in our leadership roles- what in the hell will!?

How can that be said when COLORED people came out in droves to get President Barack Obama elected. What should be questioned are the persons who are vying for their votes. In what direction does their moral compass steer them: in prejudice or acceptance? Then ask, “What have you done for them lately to give them hope for voting for you, instead of lies about what you didn’t do!

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When Second Lt. Kayla Freeman wore her wings for the first time on the stage of Fort Rucker’s Army Aviation school, she didn’t consider how historically impactful the moment was.

Freeman, whose June 21 graduation made her the first

Black female pilot in the Alabama National Guard, graduated from Tuskegee University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace science en-gineering.

“I didn’t think about making history when I started this jour-ney. I just wanted to do the best that I could do and

NAACP Statement on the Passing of Former California Congressman Ron Dellums Second Lt. Kayla Freeman, the first Black female pilot in the Alabama National Guard, stands at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Fort Rucker, Alabama, June 21, 2018, after her graduation from the aviation school.

(Photo Credit: 1st Lt. Jermaine Thurston)

By Spc. Cody Muzio and Sgt. 1st Class Myra Bush

BALTIMORE, MD. – The NAACP is saddened at the passing of social justice advocate Ron Dellums at the age of 82. Mr. Dellums served as a former Democratic Congressman and was one of the 13 Black lawmakers that founded the Congressional Black Caucus. He served in Congress from 1971 to 1999 and he led the Caucus from 1989 to 1991. He also served as Oakland California’s third Black mayor from 2007 to 2011.

Mr. Dellums was a relentless advocate for communities of color, low-income communities, civil rights and social justice; who did not shy away from issues just because they seemed controversial. He worked with Rep. Bennie Thompson to end apartheid in South Africa. He also served as the Chairman of the Armed Forces Committee although he was an anti-war critic.

“Whether as an activist, Congressman or Mayor of Oakland, Ron Dellums created space for our voices to be heard. It is said that the current generation stands on the shoulders of giants, Ron was a giant who blazed a path to empowerment that we still walk on today,” said NAACP Board Chairman Leon W. Russell.

hopefully inspire a few people along the way,” she said.

That’s a goal she has also accomplished, with Freeman being inundated with congratulations, well-wishes, and messages of appreciation in the few weeks after her achievement.

Freeman said she was honored to have her wings pinned by a longtime hero and fellow history-maker, retired Col. Christine “Nickey” Knighton.

Knighton was the second Black woman in the Department of Defense to earn her aviator wings, the first from Georgia, and the first woman in the U.S. Army to command a tactical combat arms battalion.

“Col. Knighton has been an inspiration to me since college” Freeman said. “I felt that it was only right to have her pin me.”

Freeman also lists Knighton as one of her main role models, along with her own grand-father, and the pioneering female Tuskegee Airmen like Mildred Carter.

Like Knighton before her, Freeman’s inspirations led her to attend Tuskegee University and enroll in the historic institute’s ROTC program. She

said she knew since she was a child that she wanted to fly, and said it was discipline, perseverance, and faith that helped her achieve that goal.

“You can’t let mistakes and setbacks keep you down,” she said. “Learn from them and continue moving forward. Most importantly keep God first and He will direct your path.”

Maj. Gen. Sheryl Gordon applauded Freeman’s historic accomplishment. Gordon is the first female general officer in the Alabama National Guard and is now the first female to serve as its adjutant general.

“We take the ideals of equal opportunity very seriously,” Gordon said, “and we’re extremely proud of 2nd Lt. Freeman’s achievements. She is further proof that we don’t see race or gender in the Alabama Guard — we see Soldiers and Airmen and their potential.

“She has worked very hard to earn those wings, and that’s a great example for all of us.”

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Hip-hop Pioneer MC Lyte Partners with the NNPA to Give Back

By Tyvan Burns, Diamond Durant, Denver Lark (#TeamOptimistic, NNPA DTU Journalism Fellowship)

L to r: Denver Lark (North Carolina A&T University), Dana Blair, NNPA DTU Roadtrip Navigator; MC Lyte, Diamond Durant (Morgan State University) and Tyvan Burns (Norfolk State University) pose for a photo during the NNPA’s DTU 2018 Immersion experience with Chevrolet.

(Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte is the national spokesperson for the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) Discover The Unexpected (DTU) Journalism Fellowship program.

Her passion about education and her desire to create opportunities for HBCU students are two of the many reasons she partnered with the NNPA and Chevrolet, the program’s sponsor.

As she continues her great acts of philanthropy, MC Lyte

said that music and journalism are much alike, as they are both used to tell stories.

MC Lyte became great friends with Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA, through his work in hip-hop and civil rights.

When she got the call about the NNPA’s DTU program, she said that she was happy to help out; she said that representing the DTU program is a great fit.

When it comes to her philanthropic work that grew out of her music career, MC Lyte said that she always wanted to give back. That sense of altruism manifested early on in her music career with her hit single “I

Cram to Understand U,” which included a strong anti-drug message, geared towards the Black community.

MC Lyte made it her responsibility to advocate for young people and to shed light on the deluge of heroin and crack cocaine that flooded her Brooklyn neighborhood in the 70’s and 80’s.

“I don’t think that I really do anything for me, per se,” MC Lyte said. “It’s about getting out there, [using] the MC Lyte name, to form partnerships with bigger entities and to gain access to resources and sharing those resources with the people who need them the most.”

Mississippi Ci vil Rights Museum tell authentic stories fr om the Mo vement Civil from Mov The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum tells the stories of Mississippi residents that made extraordinary contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.

By Freddie Allen (Editor-inChief, NNPA Newswire) In the early morning hours of January 10, 1966, civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer Sr. was jolted from his sleep, as members of the Ku Klux Klan surrounded his house just north of Hattiesburg, Miss. Dahmer, a Black landowner, had been actively working to register Blacks to vote and, in some cases, he even paid their “poll” taxes. It was enough to earn a Black man a death sentence in the South.

The Klansmen bullets ripped through the darkness splintering wood and shattering glass as they fired on Dahmer’s house; one of them hurled a Molotov cocktail through the window; the Klan wanted to burn Dahmer and his family alive.

As smoke and flames engulfed his home, Dahmer grabbed his shotgun and blasted his way out, creating a diversion as the rest of his family fled into the woods. Later that day, Dahmer died from smoke inhalation at an area hospital.

A few days later, Dahmer’s

voter registration card arrived in the mail.

“These are the kinds of stories we talk about in the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum,” said Pamela Junior, the museum’s director. “We tell people all the time: Museums are living and breathing places.”

Junior lamented that, oftentimes, the history of the Civil Rights Movement is told through the narrow lens of a few key figures, like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks.

She said that it was important that people know that Mississippi was ground zero for the Movement; the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum helps to tell the stories of the people that were there.

“What we want to do is make sure that the stories are told authentically,” Junior said. “We have our own native son, Medgar Wiley Evers. We have Fannie Lou Hamer, June Johnson, Owen Brooks… local people who made up the Movement.”

Junior said that it was also important to show that civil rights leaders were ordinary people, yet they still managed

The atrium of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

(Mississippi Civil Rights Museum) to have a significant impact on the course of American history.

Junior continued: “So, to see something so powerful that these regular, poor people did to make things happen in the state of Mississippi is awesome.”

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum opened on December 9, 2017. The Clarion Ledger reported that the Dahmer family donated a truck that had been shot during the 1966 attack to the Mississippi CivilRights Museum.

The museum promotes a greater understanding of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi and shares the stories of the movement that changed the world.

A press release that described the museum said that visitors can witness the freedom struggle in eight interactive galleries that show the systematic oppression of Black Mississippians and their fight for equality that

transformed the state and nation.

The press release continued: “Seven of the galleries encircle a central space called ‘This Little Light of Mine.’ There, a dramatic sculpture glows brighter and the music of the Movement swells as visitors gather.”

Each museum gallery highlights a specific sub-topic or period. Gallery 1 defines civil and human rights; Gallery 2 focuses on the Civil War and Reconstruction; Gallery 3 highlights civil rights activists and shares the stories of a Mississippi movement that changed the world; Gallery 4 peels back the layers of a segregated society; Gallery 5 showcases the sacrifices and the successes of the 1960s; Gallery 6 takes a deep dive into the Freedom Summer and local movements in Mississippi (1963-1964); and Gallery 7 tells the story of Black Empowerment from 1965 to the early 1970s.

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Hip-hop pioneers like SaltN-Pepa and Rakim inspired MC Lyte to partake in the music industry at such an early age.

MC Lyte also vividly remembered how the Bronx-born, hiphop group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five helped to shape her storytelling rap style.

MC Lyte said that “The Message,” the Furious Five classic featuring Melly Mel, painted a picture of life in the Bronx that was very different from her life in Brooklyn, where she was born and raised. “The Message” influenced MC Lyte to gravitate towards the storytelling aspect of hip-hop. MC Lyte described “Lyte as a Rock,” her first album, as “a book of poems and short stories.”

“It was easy to get into a [creative] space and just write,” MC Lyte said. “My mother made me write an essay for whatever I wanted to do.”

MC Lyte said that young artists, who are pursuing careers in the entertainment business, should educate themselves about royalties, build a trustworthy team and seek legal advice when necessary.

“Never sign anything without counsel and always sign your own checks,” MC Lyte advised.

Reminiscing about her career in the music industry, if given the opportunity to change or do anything different, MC Lyte said that she would have said “yes” more often and been more open to trying new music genres and collaborating with unexpected artists.”

Although, MC Lyte is often credited as a pioneer in hip-hop culture, her passion to ignite change on a greater scale was alive from the very beginning.

She was one of the first female rappers to speak out against sexism and misogyny in the industry. Her voice shook up the male-dominated hip-hop scene and helped pave the way for female MC’s that followed in her footsteps, like Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott.

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