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Flint residents still suffering-forgotten, abandoned A year older and I should Flint rresidents esidents still suffering, exposed to contaminated water Thr ee year Three yearss since discovery of tainted water water,, little has changed
President Barack Obama sips filtered water from Flint following a roundtable on the Flint water crisis at Northwestern High School in Flint, Mich., May 4, 2016. (Pete Souza/White House) By D. Kevin McNeir (The Washington Informer/ NNPA Member) Residents of Flint, Michigan have very little to celebrate,
three years after the water crisis in the city made national headlines. On April 25, as citizens of the blue-collar city, located about one hour from Detroit,
marked the third anniversary of the announcement that over 100,000 men, women and children had potentially been exposed to high levels of lead in the drinking water, the suffering
continues. The health crisis arose shortly after officials decided to switch drinking water sources to the Flint River. Before long, thousands began to suffer from illnesses linked to the contaminated water, including an estimated 12,000 children who have been exposed to dangerously-high levels of lead. And while an estimated 15,000 children in the city will soon receive extra money for nutritional foods that can limit the effects of the lead exposure, that assistance will not be extended to families who left the city—even though their children may suffer from health problems related to the leadcontaminated water. That decision, made by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, has not been well received. For now, qualifying families will receive a one-time payment of $420 for each eligible child — funds that come from $7 million in additional food assistance
be a year wiser So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12 (NASB) By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. I wrote this piece eight years ago and now I've added some things to it. Bobby R. Henry, Sr. May 30, 2009 marks another year of life for me here on earth. 54 years and yet things appear new but seem old. I have witnessed just in the past week more deaths of people my age with massive heart attacks and strokes. … Reeling from that news, I sat down to eat lunch only to discover that a friend of the family had passed during her sleep last night. (Cont'd on Page 5)
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Federal prosecutor found dead on Hollywood Beach was devoted to public service
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By Jay Weaver jweaver@miamiherald.com · Before he joined the U.S. attorney’s office as a federal prosecutor in January, Beranton J. Whisenant Jr. reached out to his close circle of colleagues and friends to let them know about his new career path. They all thought it was the right fit for him.
For the previous decade, Whisenant worked in civil litigation for a Miami law firm but before that had served as a state prosecutor in Jacksonville, after graduating from the University of Florida law school in 2004. He yearned to return to public service “I remember telling Beranton, ‘This is the ideal job for you.’ He had that prosecutor’s passion,” said his friend, Miami
lawyer Daniel Garcia, who traveled with Whisenant when they took depositions together in asbestos cases around Florida. “All I know is, he was so young and could have continued doing so much good with his life.” Whisenant’s career with the U.S. attorney’s office was only a few months old when the 37year-old prosecutor was found (Cont'd on Page 3)
Community ceremony celebrates African tradition, cultural By Stephanie van Vark expression and success of youth MIAMI, FL – The Overtown
Elder and Urgent, Inc. Arts and Literacy Director Emily Gunter and Urgent, Inc. elders and youth in the opening circle. (Photos by Lamyra Thompson, F.A.C.E program intern)
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Performing Arts Center at 1074 N.W. Fifth Ave. came alive this past Saturday thanks to Urgent, Inc.’s annual Community Celebration and Recognition Ceremony. The day celebrated the accomplishments of youth participating in their teen Rites of Passage Media Project and FACE (Film, Arts, Coding, and Entrepreneurship) Employment and Training programs as well as grandparents in the Intergenerational Project. The programs and this event are generously funded by The Children’s Trust and Alliance for Aging. Community partner Venus Rising drummed for the opening processional as Urgent, Inc. elders, and youth followed the officiant of the day, Elder and Urgent, Inc. Arts and (Cont'd on Page 9)
Francis and Samson Fagunleka Francis Fagunleka was in search of opportunity and a good education for his children when he moved to South Florida from Nigeria around six years ago.
AAHU Fellow Charles Pettiford: Even if there is a cure, I will Remain in this field One in a series about recent graduates of the African American HIV University (AAHU)
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“I was a business man in my home country,” he said. “However, I knew in order to really feel accomplished in life and succeed I needed a degree.” (Cont'd on Page 5)
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Celebrating Grandchildren
By James Hill Part III Faith Angellica Hill is the daughter of Dr. James O. and Antionet Hill. The family resides in North Palm Beach. Faith is in the eighth grade at The Pine School, located in Hobe Sound, Florida. Faith grew up in a military family. Her dad was a U.S. Army Major who served in the Green Zone in Baghdad during the Iraqi War. Quite often students who grow up in military families face many challenges as their parents must relocate to different military bases from time to time. Children are forced to live in different cities and countries, attend new schools, and make new friends. Faith has experienced all the above but, through it all, she has managed to distinguish herself as a phenomenal young lady capable of meeting the challenges with which she has been faced. Academically, Faith has been a straight-A student since kindergarten. In 2016, she was inducted into the National Junior Honors Society. She has been selected to participate in MATHlete competitions for the past two years. She has received Head Master and Honor Roll Awards for her accomplishments. Artistically, Faith really enjoys art. She has made videos, paintings, ceramics, and mosaics, just to name a few. In third grade, her art picture was chosen to be judged in the Sarasota, Florida Fair. In fourth grade, her art picture was chosen to be judged by the Muscle Shoals, Alabama local newspaper. In sixth grade, her art sketch was chosen to be a poster board for a school event at Liberty Baptist Church and Academy in Fort Pierce, Fla. In seventh grade, Faith received an award for her artwork from The Pine School and participated in a chalk art festival with
the art club. She parti-cipated in different art camps during the summer. Over the years, she also took tap, ballet, hiphop, and jazz classes. Faith has had to work very hard at athletics. She is trying to learn as much as she can in a variety of sports. She has participated in sports since she was three years old. She has played T -ball, softball, and basketball. She was on a swim team one summer. Faith ran cross-country. She participated in gymnastics for two years, and she has a red belt in Taekwondo. Faith enjoys surfing at surf camp in the summer. She will
Faith and Bianca be taking scuba diving lessons this summer. Athletics have made Faith feel more confident in the things she does. Faith considers herself to be a leader but a leader who can follow as well. She has led small groups in school, and she is a Student Council representative this year. She received the Knight of Character Award (The Pine School Principal’s Award, and Citizen’s Award (Liberty Baptist Church and Academy). Faith volunteered to help set up a booth at the Martin County Fair for her church. She has
Faith helped to set up a female recovery residence for Bright Star Landings, located in Palm Beach Gardens, owned and operated by Dr. and Mrs. Hill. Faith helped to pull weeds at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound. She helped Bright Star Landings move its location from Jupiter to Palm Beach Gardens. Finally, the biggest and most exciting thing that happened to Faith this school year was that she was granted The Pine School Scholarship in the amount of $24,945 for the 20172018 school year. Wow!! Her Mom and Dad just love that! As their proud granddad, I would like to congratulate Bianca and Faith, two cousins belonging to the seventh generation of our very large family for raising the bar of achievement a bit higher for the younger members of their generation, such as Randall and others to follow. Additionally, I hasten to acknowledge and express my sincere appreciation to all the parents, educational aides, security staff, teachers, and preachers for all they do each day to help develop thousands of outstanding young people like mine here in South Florida.
Prohibitions and bans: Serious, unintended consequences By Reverend Al Sharpton, National Action Network and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., National Newspaper Publishers Association Rapidly shifting U.S. demographics are fueling the urgency of civil rights leaders, social scientists, policy makers, and public health professionals to focus their attention on policies designed to close the gap in racial and ethnic health disparities and ensure justice and equity in communities of color. In the interest of social justice, the good intent of policies developed and endorsed by dedicated public servants requires, however, a thorough and thoughtful consideration of the impact of unintended consequences of those policies in communities of color across the nation. While many Black Americans have made significant advances in professional and educational achievement, heightened political and social status, far too many are still burdened with poverty, few employment and educational opportunities and poor health. Compounding this situation is the tense relationship between police and the Black community because of use of excessive
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (l) and Reverend Al Sharpton of the National Action Network are concerned about the proposed nationwide ban on menthol cigarettes. force, profiling, over incarceration, and selective prosecution. It has also been well documented that Black people are sicker, experience bias and discrimination in the health-care system and die sooner than other groups in American society. It stands to reason why conscientious policymakers and public health professionals are zealous in their efforts to do whatever it takes to improve the safety, quality of life and health in Black communities— even if it means making selected harmful products unavailable
by imposing bans and prohibitions. Prohibitions and bans are official public proclamations and legislative orders forbidding, limiting, restricting and making illegal a behavior or forbidding, limiting, restricting and making illegal the use, manufacture or selling of a product. In 1920, Congress ratified the 18th Amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, transportation and sale of liquor.
Flint residents still suffering, forgotten
Meanwhile, a fundraising campaign has been launched by California-based Green for All—a climate and economic justice organization that focuses on poverty and pollution to create an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Vien Truong, the director of Green for All said that the #FixThePipes campaign has raised $10,000 to fix Flint homes. With several celebrities signing on and asking their followers to give their support, including Van Jones, Common, Russell Simmons and most recently hip-hop artist Big Sean, she expects to see the level of donations increase. “Every dollar we collect brings Flint families one step closer to clean bathing and drinking water,” said Truong, who estimates that the bill for removing lead-contaminated pipes is $10,000 per home.
Flint Michigan water crisis protest. (Cont'd from FP) from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant. But for those like one former Flint resident and mother who moved barely a stone’s throw away for the sake of her young
child’s health, the dollars won’t be made available. “If I had moved to another state, I could understand being treated differently. But moving just 15 minutes away, I feel like it’s unfair,” said Ariana Hawk in an interview with the Detroit Free Press.
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step without much contact and no pads. Although it’s a little harder, you can still see how speed and explosiveness out of a stance is easy to see. The defensive ends look to be explosive and quick with their feet. The
corner backs are looking to make improvements from last season. The future is looking bright with this Dolphins team under Adam Gase. I pick the Dolphins to be back in the playoffs next year. The new signings
and rookies should blend in nicely with the current resignings. The beginning looks promising, but t the end of the day they still have to go out and execute on the field.
Miami Dolphins host Miami Norland Senior High Sc hool F ootball TTeam eam at OT A practice School Football OTA
Dolphins Training Camp “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu once said and the start of OTAs is the one step that will lead to those thousand miles. The Dolphins got a chance to look at how the new free agent signings and rookies look with the team. “The guys did a good job, there weren’t a lot of mistakes but there are some things that we have to clean up.” Head coach Adam Gase said. There were a lot of good things that I saw on both sides of the ball. The wide receivers looked crisp with their route running and had some pretty good catches. I really like the resigning of Kenny Stills, he was decent last season starting all 16 games with 42 receptions for 726 yards with 9 touchdowns which is an improvement from 2015, his first year in Miami. I believe that he will have another good season this year. I think another receiver who will improve this year is DeVante Parker. With his 6’3” height and his leaping ability, I think
he will have some big catches this season and I’m looking forward to it. For the receivers to make an impact it will be up to the quarterbacks to get the ball in their hands. After suffering a knee injury last season, quarterback Ryan Tannehill says his knee feels fine and he is ready to go. “I feel good, I’m feeling good. I’m back to 100% and everything goes totally normal just have to keep pushing and get better next year.” He looked comfortable moving around and it seems that the knee brace doesn’t limit his movement. He started 13 games last season completing 67.1% (261 of 389) of his passes for 2,995 yards with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions before going down with his knee injury. I hope to see an improvement upon last season. Matt Moore looked like a capable quarterback who could come in and perform at any moment’s notice. An effective offense starts with an offensive line. The offensive line doesn’t always
get enough credit for doing the dirty work, protecting the quarterback and opening the holes for the running back to run through. Laremy Tunsil has moved from the left guard back to his natural position at left tackle after the departure of Branden Albert in the off season. “I think offensive line is offensive line, right tackle left tackle I think they are all the same, playing left guard really helps to play left tackle.” It sounds like he will have no problem transitioning from the guard to the tackle position. After getting his rookie season under his belt, I think he will continue to improve in his second season. One noticeable lineman missing is center Mike Pouncey who reinjured his hip last season. “Mike is doing a lot of cardio and more lifting on the side.” Head coach Adam Gase says. Hopefully he will be ready to go soon. It’s a little hard to determine how effective an offensive and defensive lineman can be
Collaborative HIV Program Improves Long-term Care for Youths in the United States Specialized care for adolescents and young adults living with HIV By The SMILE PEACOC Teams
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A new article published recently highlights a multi-agency, collaborative demonstration program that addressed health care barriers unique to adolescents and young adults living with HIV, a study supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The demonstration program was supported by a three-year investment of $1 million from the Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund (SMAIF). According to the Journal of the American Medical Associa-
tion Pediatrics article, “Implementation of an Integrated Approach to the National HIV/ AIDS Strategy for Improving HIV Care for Youth,” the demonstration program sequentially implemented three protocols – The Strategic MultiSite Initiative for the Identification, Linkage to, and Engagement in Care of Youth with
Undiagnosed HIV Infection (SMILE), SMILE 2, and the Project for the Enhancement and Alignment of the Continuum of Care for HIV-Infected Youth (PEACOC) – to increase the percentage of youths (ages 13-24 years) who remained in care. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Federal prosecutor found dead on Hollywood Beach (Cont'd from FP) dead in the water along Hollywood Beach early Wednesday. His death, which is being investigated as a crime by the Hollywood Police Department, was devastating news to his family and friends from Miami to Jacksonville, where he was raised by his parents, both medical doctors. Whisenant lived in Miramar with his wife, Ebony, a physician who teaches at Florida International University’s College of Medicine. They are parents of three children. Acting U.S. Attorney Benjamin Greenberg and former U.S. Attorney Wifredo Ferrer interviewed Whisenant for a spot in their Miami office. “Anytime his name came up, people had glowing things to say about him both in and outside the office,” Greenberg said, noting it was partly because of his involvement in the Florida Bar and the black lawyers association in Miami-Dade County. He also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami law school. Ferrer always liked to ask prospective prosecutors about their greatest accomplishment or proudest moment. Whisenant’s response was obtaining a law degree from the University of Florida at the same time
his mother was earning hers. Lawyer Timothy Ferguson, a close friend of Whisenant’s from their years working together at the Miami law firm Foley & Mansfield, called him a “fierce advocate and trial attorney” on his Instagram account. “There is no one I would rather have had by my side in the trenches at trial,” Ferguson wrote. The law firm, where Whisenant worked for nearly a decade, issued a statement as various news outlets reported on his death. “We are heartbroken and sickened by the news,” said Foley & Mansfield’s managing partner in Miami, Virginia Easley Johnson. “He was an exceptional attorney and an even better man.” A friend who knew Whisenant, Miami lawyer Michael Feiler, said his career “was very motivated by public service.” “He volunteered for the Florida Bar and planned to become a judge,” Feiler said. Whisenant’s tragic death, at least for now, remains a mystery. A Hollywood police spokeswoman initially said Whisenant may have suffered a head wound caused by a possible gunshot or other type of trauma. But no more details were available on Friday, said Holly-
wood Police Department spokeswoman Miranda Grossman. The FBI’s Miami office said it was aware of Whisenant’s death but not involved in the investigation. Normally, if the death of a federal prosecutor or agent were retaliatory in nature or related to a criminal case, both the FBI and U.S. attorney’s office would be sounding the alarm and pursuing an aggressive investigation. Whisenant, who was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2004 after obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M and law degree from UF, joined the U.S. attorney’s office in January and worked in the major crimes section. The office, which prosecutes criminal and civil cases from Key West to Fort Pierce, expressed its condolences in a statement. An email about Whisenant’s death was circulated among prosecutors and other employees, but it did not comment about the circumstances or cause. With the Hollywood police not providing any more details about his death, it remains unclear where Whisenant actually died. His body was found washing up on the shore just south of Magnolia Terrace on Hollywood beach early Wednesday by a passerby.
Miami Norland Senior High School football team. DAVIE, FLA. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Miami Norland Senior High School football team at their first Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador and Dolphins alum Twan Russell about mental toughness and having a positive mindset. “I can’t thank the Dolphins organization enough for what they did for our team,” Miami Norland Senior High School Head Football Coach Daryle
Heidelberg said. “Twan was right on point with some of the things that he was saying about the kids focusing on your goals and asking yourself, ‘Why are you doing what you’re doing?’ He really touched on mental toughness, which will take you a little further when your body starts to shut down. All eyes were glued in.” The Norland football team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the Norland athletes had lunch provided by Publix. “I got a chance to experience new things. I saw one of my
favorite players, Jarvis Landry. I got a chance to get up close and personal with the players,” Miami Norland Senior High School wide receiver Jamari Harrison said. “The receivers, they communicated really well. Their coaches expect a lot from them, so it’s just a good experience.” The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to transform the lives of youth football players by instilling character building and reinforcing safety standards that help to increase football participation and grow a new generation of Dolphins fans.
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The A PLUS Foundation, Incorporated, the 501©3 nonprofit philanthropic arm of Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) will host the Inaugural Running for the Innovative Visionary Youth (I.V.Y.) 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, Fla. For additional info contact Cheryl Waide at (786) 245-3549.
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Pompano Beach Cultural Center announces Summer Season Alyona Ushe to showcase Cultural Alliance Members and Community Spirit. All events will be held at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 S.W. First Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. · Saturday, June 3 and 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Spring Gala 2017 presented by Florida Classical Ballet Company Spring Gala 2017 · Saturday, June 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. – Issun Boshi and the music of Japan presented by South Florida Chamber Ensemble · Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – FREE but RSVP required, Curtain Call Playhouse 20th Anniversary Celebration · Wednesday, June 24 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Waking Sleeping Beauty presented by Curtain Call Playhouse. For cost and additional info call Kay Renz at (561) 6548151.
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Business Development Workshop Series doing Business with Parks and Recreation and other County Agencies on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Oak Hammond Hall at Long Key Nature Center, 3501 S.W. 130 Ave., Davie, Fla. Register to secure your exhibit space by Wednesday, May 24, 2017 as space is limited. Vendors that are accepted to be Exhibitors at this Event will be notified.
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Courage To Believe International Inc. in Partnership with Miami-Dade College presents Fourth Annual Black on Black Crime Solutions Panel on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Miami Dade College – North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami, Fla. For additional info call (954) 263-8223.
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Jury in Bill Cosby trial mostly white By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) PITTSBURGH—Bill Cosby’s legal team wants to know who’s behind the curtain, pulling the lever—and the wool over the eyes of potential African American jurors. On Tuesday, in explosive open court arguments, the comedian’s lawyers asked the judge to accept a Black female juror whom the prosecution had struck, because they said she couldn’t be trusted, because of a prior incident the woman had been involved in while a detective in the Pittsburgh Police Department. “We believe this is systematic exclusion of African-Americans,” defense lawyer Brian McMonagle complained in lodging the challenge and citing a legal term known as a “Batson challenge.” Jurors cannot not be excluded on the basis of race or gender, said McMonagle, noting that prosecutors used challenges to remove two Back women while accepting White jurors, who gave similar answers to questions. “We believe it is of paramount importance we seat a diverse jury,” McMonagle said,
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Bill Cosby’s Defense Team Says Lack of Juror Diversity “Potential Horrible Problem” adding that it would be a “potential horrible problem” if the jury sitting in judgment of the Black comedian accused of drugging and molesting a White woman was racially onesided. Assistant District Attorney Stewart Ryan denied race was the reason for striking the woman.
mental entities.” The attorneys and the judge retreated to a back room after the arguments. When they emerged, the judge said he had decided to keep the woman on the anonymous jury because the prosecution had offered a “race-neutral” explanation, though he encouraged the defense to present a statistical
Th e topic of m en tal h ealth cann ot be ta bled The men ental health cannot tabled
racism in health treatment settings, or general mistrust of healthcare providers. Unfortunately, there are serious consequences for a lack of treatment. Untreated mental illness can cause further emotional, behavioral, or physical health problems. We have seen the impacts of mental illness gone untreated in our veteran and homeless populations.
Why talking about mental health is so important During the month of May, we recognize Mental Health Month, and raise awareness for the millions of Americans living with a mental health condition. Since 1 in 5 adults, or approximately 43.8 million people, will experience mental illness during their lifetime, it is safe to
analysis of the prosecution’s jury decisions to bolster its claim of whitewashing. However, the defense arguments appear to hold some water because, of the 100 potential jurors “randomly selected,” only about 10 were Black and most of those were given juror numbers that forced them toward the back of the pool requiring them to wait all day on Monday and almost until the end of the jury selection process on Tuesday, before they were called on. The second day of jury selection ended with 11 people seated, 10 of them White and one of them Black. There are seven men and four women. Seven Black jurors have been questioned and dismissed for
causes like hardship or having a fixed opinion or being a sexual assault victim. Cosby, 79, said in a recent interview that he believes racism “could be” at the root of accusations of sexual misconduct that have piled up in the last two years. His daughters and attorneys have been more forceful in saying race has played a role in his legal troubles. “Someone is pulling the strings, someone is behind the curtain,” said a courtroom watcher. “This process seems to have been rigged from the start and it seems the prosecution has formulated questions that are designed to prevent AfricanAmericans from being on this jury.”
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He said that one of the potential jurors had been a Pittsburgh police detective who was charged with falsifying time sheets in a department scandal; the charges were dismissed and she later filed a lawsuit against the city, according to NBC. Her background, Ryan said sparked concern that she could have a “bias against govern-
By Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas)
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say that everyone is affected by this issue. Approximately 20.2 million adults in the United States experience a substance use disorder each year and 50 percent of them have a co-occurring mental illness. Quite often people are alarmed when you begin discussing mental health, but there is only one way to overcome that fear and that is through trans-
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A year older and I should be a year wiser (Cont'd from FP) I should be at ease with what life brings me standing strong on the Rock, but my knees buckle to the announcement that one of my friends, younger than I, lay in a hospital bed suffering from a massive heart attack. I bowed my head in prayer, not for me but for those who lie sleeping never to wake on this side again and for those who are straddling the gulf that separates here and the beyond. What really matters? When I find myself drifting away from the Anchor that moors my entire being, I become frighten of the shadows in the dark that will scare the life right out of you. Lifeless figures, harmless when you have something to hold on to, but deadly when you are adrift. Confession is a relief to burdensome stumbling blocks that cause bruises to wafting spirituality. I thought, ‘Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.’ Job 32:7 (NIV) An oak tree grows strong with age and it becomes brittle, yet it finds a way to dance with the strong winds that blow. Aging makes the wine sweeter but once there is an invasion into the process it turns into vinegar. Perhaps age has put a crack in my armor and fear is trying to creep into my soul. This is where you have to put scabs (a hard crust of dried blood, serum, or pus that forms over a wound during healing) on your knees and dig a little deeper, cry a little louder and ask for more strength in faith to go on just a little while longer. Old say, “in the bye-and-bye it's going to be alright.” Even if you live to a ripe old age, you should try to enjoy each day, because darkness will come and will last a long time. Nothing makes sense. Ecclesiastes 11:8 (CEV) Aging is just more time to reflect on the goodness of God. 20 And David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 28:20 (NKJ V) God is so good, through the years to infinity and beyond. What can I give back to my Heavenly Father who has given me everything? I can give Him my praise. In all the ways that He has let me live, I can give Him my praise. Through my total being, I can give Him my praise. Through my communication, I can give Him my praise. Through my daily walks in life, I can give Him my praise. When I look at my family, I can give Him my praise. When my wife comforts me, I can give Him my praise. When my children tell me thank you, I can give Him my praise. When my friends reach out to me, I can give Him my praise. When darkness covers me like my skin, I can give Him my praise. When I eat, sleep and wake up, I can give Him my praise. As I marvel at all His creation, I can give Him my praise. I should give Him my praise 86,400 seconds, 1,440 minutes each day and it still would not be enough. For 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year would not be adequate, because even when I don’t praise him, He loves me anyhow. I give Him my praise not because of what He has done for me, but because of who He is to me. I can give Him my praise. Glory hallelujah, glory hallelujah in the name of Jesus, I give You my praise. Glory hallelujah!!! And when the morning comes, I will thank God for all he has brought me through; Cause with HIM each day is so brand new.”— Bobby R. Henry, Sr. GOD IS THE CREATOR OF ALL BIRTHDAYS
Rep. Johnson says that communities of color face higher levels of stigma and are less likely to receive treatment for mental illnesses. parency and awareness. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. This year, Instagram launched a #HereForYou campaign, which encourages users of the social media platform to open up about their mental health. Since the launch, teens and young adults have been taking to social media to share their stories of overcoming the obstacles of mental health and leaning on each other in a safe space by offering friendship, support and collaboration. As a result of this campaign, Instagram has become a social media platform where users can post about feelings and mental health as a coping mechanism and get support from those who share their experiences and those who don’t. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) also provides several forums for individuals with mental health issues or substance use disorders to speak freely and without judgment. I believe it is vital for individuals with mental health issues to be able to talk openly and without facing unnecessary stigma. However, communities of color do face higher levels of stigma, receive less access to treatment, and are less likely to receive treatment. In fact, even though the prevalence of mental illness by race is similar between White adults and Black adults, the use of mental health services among these adults differs. According to NAMI, White males use 11.3 percent of mental health services and White females use 21.5 percent of mental health services while Black males use 6.6 percent and Black females use 10.3 percent. This may be due to a culturally insensitive healthcare system, less health insurance coverage,
Francis was further motivated after his son, Samson Fagunleka, began at Broward College. He soon followed, stepping foot in a classroom for the first time since high school in 1985. Fast forward to May 9 when he walked the stage at BB&T Center alongside his son. The two each graduate with Associate of Arts degrees. “We supported each other to this point,” an emotional Samson Fagunleka said, days before the commencement ceremony. Francis was initially nervous about taking classes, but sharing the experience with Samson eased the transition. They even took a handful of courses together including chemistry, sociology, and anatomy. When he started, Francis found simple math a challenge. He studied many nights, sometimes up until 3 a.m. Today, he is a statistics tutor at the College. His son had his own obstacles. Samson says he only spoke “pigeon English” early on, so the language barrier and testing style were initial difficulties for the now 21-year-old. He spent hours in the library
and credits that for helping him assimilate with other students. “Being there so [often] made me more comfortable with my surroundings and helped me come out of my shell a bit,” his son said. Samson has plans to pursue nursing because he knows there is a high demand for trained medical professionals. Francis also remains driven to continue his academic aspirations with hopes of getting his bachelor’s and master’s with the dream of becoming a doctor. The fatherson duo won’t be the last family members to graduate from Broward College; Francis’s daughter Clare is currently finishing up courses with the College’s dual enrollment program. Graduation day will be especially meaningful for Francis, who recently returned to Nigeria to bring his parents to the states so they could witness graduation in person. It will be the first time his father, who is in his early 90s, and mother, who is in her late 70s; have come to the United States. “This is what they have been praying for,” Francis said. “And they didn’t want to miss it.”
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Brooks’ firing shows that the NAACP doesn’t have a Clue Raynard Jackson says that Benjamin Hooks and Bruce Gordon, former leaders of the NAACP, made a difference in America and the organization. By Raynard Jackson (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Once again the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has proven why it is the Hillary Clinton of the Civil Rights Movement. The NAACP used to be a storied organization that was a major player in the historic fight for full equality for Blacks in America; that was before they got bought out by the Democratic Party in the early 1970s; before they bowed downed to the alter of the homosexual community; and before they sold themselves to the likes of radical liberal, George Soros and his open borders crowd who believe that everyone has a right to be in the U.S., legally or illegally.
The equality that the NAACP once sought was not predicated on some “special” rights or entitlements that some groups wanted the courts to create out of thin air (gay rights). The NAACP and Blacks wanted the rights that the U.S. Constitution already said we were entitled to. In other words, the NAACP simply wanted the government to enforce the laws on the books, not create new ones. Like Clinton, the NAACP can never seem to bring itself to accept responsibility for any of their own actions, and the plight of the Black community can always be blamed on others. This Clintonian tick led them last Friday to fire their latest president and CEO, Cornell William Brooks. Brooks should have never been hired for this post. The national board selected him three years ago because they wanted someone that was easy to control. Brooks was a horrible speaker and wasn’t as charismatic as some of their
Where is Black political leadership in America in 2017? By Roger Caldwell According to the 2016 Census, there are 46.1 million Black people in the United States. This figure could be
argued and analyzed, but this is a starting point. There are 325 million people in America, and based on these numbers, Black folks make up about 14.9% of the country. The Black American population is not a monolithic community that operates from one particular ideology or one political point of view. There is not a single voice, but there is a broad spectrum of leaders, who have a public face in and out of the media. These public faces speak for diverse groups of African Americans and they agree on certain fundamental principles. Basketball great Kareem Jabbar said, “However, they do have a nearly unanimous voice when it comes to believing that there are institutional injustices aimed at them as a group.” To start with, Black leadership is on many different levels. Black political leadership begins on the local level, in the neighborhoods, in the schools, at the churches, and in community meetings. These decisions are critical, and they speak to our needs. On the local level, there is no key player to represent the Black perspective because there are a hundred issues that must be addressed. All of these leaders speak for Black people, and this is the state of Black leadership in 2017. Many will ask if these leaders are figureheads, but many of these individuals have worked in their position for thirty years and never asked for a six figure salary. Many of them work seven days a week, and their days last 14 to 16 hours. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
past leaders, but he was easily controlled. Since the 1970s, the NAACP has only had two heads, who made any difference in America and the organization; those two people were Benjamin Hooks and Bruce Gordon. Hooks was an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and a staunch Republican. Richard Nixon appointed him to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the early seventies. He was the first Black to ever serve on this commission and is singularly responsible for the diversity in media ownership that we see today. Without Hooks, networks like BET and TV One never would have existed. But somehow the NAACP rarely mentions Hooks’ Republican ties in any of the group’s written literature, but I digress.
Trump budget promotes welfare for the rich By Kevin Palmer Predictably, Republican president Donald Trump’s first major budget proposal maintains the status quo of benefitting the wealthiest Americans and punishing the poor. According to a May 21, 2017, Chicago Tribune article, titled, ‘Trump to propose big cuts to safety net in new budget this week, “The budget proposal will include massive cuts to Medicaid and call for changes to anti-poverty programs.” Medicaid will be cut by more than $800 billion over 10 years. Also, there will be proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is the modern version of food stamps. Moreover, a key element of the budget will be tax cuts which are nothing but welfare entitlements for the rich. As stated in the article, “The tax cuts would particularly benefit the wealthiest Americans, as Trump has proposed cutting the estate tax, capital gains and business tax rates.” Conversely, when it comes to the lower class and poor, the administration is not so generous. According to the article, shortly after being sworn in, Trump said, “We want to get our people off welfare and back to work.” His words are typical Republican hogwash. Nevertheless, Trump’s statement is misleading because it implies only the unemployed receive welfare, which is not true. Many who receive government assistance are employed, but are eligible for assistance because they are exploited by the rich who own day labor agencies, temporary agencies, retailers, and hospitality businesses that pay low wages. These low wage enterprises enable well paid upper level supervisors, managers, and executives to line their pockets and live comfortably. In short, that is Trump’s vision of a great America.
Do you know what type of Life insurance you have and what it is worth? By Vincent Hylton An Independent Insurance Agent
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Life Insurance One of the most important investments a person should undertake is a Life Insurance Policy. Millions of folks out of good intentions and concern about their family’s wellbeing after they pass away invest in a life insurance policy. However, what is the purpose of having a life insurance policy? Is the beneficiary always guaranteed a cash benefit when the policy holder of a life insurance plan dies? The answer is… “yes, and “no!!??” You may or may not be surprised by those answers. Disappointments There are countless numbers of folks that have been disappointed, and some very angry with the Life Insurance policies they invested in after paying for many years. One main reason for this anger or disappointment is a lack of understanding the policy they invested in. Below are just some of reasons folks get angry or disappointed: 1. Lack of understanding the type of policy they invested in. 2. A love one dies and the beneficiary gets no cash benefits from their insurance carrier after paying for many years, because the policy holder died of natural causes and not accidental death. (An accidental death only term policy) 3. Many folks had their policies ended/terminated/dropped, or benefit amount reduced, because they suffered a life threatening medical condition, such as heart attack, stroke, kid-
ney disorder… etc. after paying for many years. 4. You got older and your policy terminated. 5. Premiums that were paid initially have skyrocketed/gone through the roof, over a period of time since the policy’s effective date. Types of insurance - Term and Whole Life Basically there are only two types of life insurance: “Term” and “Whole Life.” Term insurance as explained by some sources is a type of life insurance policy that provides coverage for a certain period of time, or a specified “term” of years. If the insured dies during the time period specified in the policy and the policy is active - or in force - then a death benefit will be paid. It is important to note that premiums for example a 5year renewable term can be level for 5 years, then rise to a new rate reflecting the new age of the insured, and so on… every five years. “Some” longer term policies will guarantee that the premium will not increase during the term; others don’t make that guarantee, enabling the insurance company to raise the rate during the policy’s term. (www.investopedia.com/ask/ answers) (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Maybe Hook’s speech at the NAACP’s 1990 convention is why they sanitized his Republican lineage. During the speech, Hooks said that, “It’s time today... to bring it out of the closet: No longer can we proffer polite, explicable reasons why Black America cannot do more for itself…I’m calling for a moratorium on excuses. I challenge Black America today—all of us—to set aside our alibis.” Ouch! Bruce Gordon came from a family with deeps roots in the Civil Rights Movement, but he chose to make his mark on America by working his way up the ladder in corporate America. He became a high-ranking executive with telecom giant Verizon. So, his appointment to lead the NAACP in 2005 shocked everyone because they typically hired preachers or politicians. President George W. Bush had rightfully ignored the group and refused to attend their national convention until Gordon came on board. Gordon’s business background helped him to navigate the political battlefield and he was able to build a personal relationship with President Bush, to the dismay of his group’s board. This friction led to his abrupt resignation in 2007. Gordon stated: “I did not step into the role to be a caretaker, to be dictated to…I stepped into the role to understand as best I could the needs of the African American community and then to propose strategies and policies and programs and practices that could improve conditions for African Americans… The things I had in mind were not consistent with what some—unfortunately, too many—on the board had in mind.” The national board of the NAACP demands undying fealty and they love to micromanage their presidents. Any attempts to cut their puppet strings and you become useless to them. God forbid a president makes a decision on his own or attempts to make the group more relevant to the 21st century. I know many of their leaders from across the country and the tragedy is that most of them don’t even believe in the issues the national board has made a priority. Publically, many state NAACP leaders say one thing and privately they believe another. How can the NAACP claim to represent the Black community when they are out of sync with what the Black community believes and wants? (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
The Gantt Report Devilish desperation By Lucius Gantt Everybody in the world has faced desperation at one time or another. Good people will rise up, stand up and figure out a way to improve their situations. On the other hand, the wicked and deceitful will lean on their animalistic and satanic instincts and resort to negativity, extremism, danger and violence! Bombings, shootings, stabbings and other types of violence are on the rise. Low life, slimy, degenerate and desperate cowards are blowing up airplanes and trains, shooting unarmed men and women in airports, using cars and trucks to run over families, tourists and festival goers, stabbing unsuspecting men and women on public transportation vehicles and setting off explosive devices designed to murder and maim unarmed, non-violent and happy go lucky teenagers at crowded concerts! When times get hard some people get on their knees and pray to God. Other people will slither on a plane or train and run to worship the devils in foreign lands that will tell desperate men and women to kill or be killed! “If you don’t wear this bomb back pack filled with screws, nails and steel ball bearings and kill as many innocent men, women and children as you can, we will kill you right now,” the devils may say. These brainwashed devil disciples are convinced if they murder innocent people they will become martyrs, go straight to paradise and enjoy the pleasures of 1000 virgins! Don’t believe that! Your soul may go somewhere. Your spirit may go somewhere. Your legacy may have a life somewhere. But if you do devilish acts and disobey the laws of the Bible and the Quran, the only place you will go is to the cemetery, be put in a six foot deep hole, be covered with dirt and become food for the maggots! Even though devils like to kill innocent people, they never want to have a fair fight. The desperate devil is brave when he has guns, brave when he has knives and he is brave when has a whole network of other devils around him and supporting him. It doesn’t take courage to shoot unarmed men and women. It doesn’t take courage to bomb a concert venue where most of the attendees are unarmed and unprotected teenagers. It takes courage to do the right thing when it seems bad things are constantly happening to you. It takes courage to keep looking for a job even though you are getting turned down for every job opportunity. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Crimes without punishment By Oscar H. Blayton And again, a white police officer has killed a person of color with impunity. On Sept. 16, 2016, Tulsa police officer Betty Jo Shelby shot and killed Terence Crutcher even though he was unarmed and had his hands in the air. On May 18, 2017, a jury found Shelby “not guilty” of a crime. In years past, statutes written into the legal codes of this country reaffirmed the notion that people of color were of less worth than whites. We have come a long way since then, and many of us are given to congratulating ourselves for now having just and egalitarian laws. But laws are not just those statutes that are written in the books. There are two kinds of laws. The laws written in books are called de jure. But the laws enforced out on the streets are called de facto laws. The difference between these two types of laws is evident if we look at the speed limits posted on the public highways. While the posted legal speed limit may be 70 miles per hour, it is unlikely that someone traveling at 75 miles per hour will be stopped for speeding. While 70 miles per hour is the de jure law, seventy-five miles per hour is the de facto law. Additionally, an attractive female driver stopped for speeding at 85 miles per hour may not be ticketed by the police, while an unattractive male caught driving at the same speed may be required to appear in court and possibly go to jail. The de facto law may vary from case to case. Law enforcement officers are decision makers as much as judges and juries. And they are the ones usually who establish and carry out the de facto laws in this country. But in far too many cases, their decisions result in an unwarranted execution of an innocent and unarmed person.
For years now, activists have taken to the streets, putting their bodies in harm’s way to end this longstanding evil in our country. Our legislators, on the other hand, have been disappointingly slow to adequately address this problem. Two years ago, there was much back slapping and victorious smiles in Congress when the Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2015 – (the PRIDE Act) – was introduced in the U.S. Senate. This act, if passed, would require police departments to keep a record of, and report, killings by officers in their employ. But the PRIDE Act has been stuck in the Senate Judiciary Committee since its introduction. And in the current atmosphere of conservative triumphalism, it is unlikely that this act will become a law. But even in the unlikely event that this law is passed, it would only echo the LifeLock television commercial – where the person dressed as a bank guard explains that he is a “bank monitor” not a bank guard, and his only function is to report on bank robberies, not to prevent them. Terence Crutcher lies in his grave because Betty Jo Shelby made the de facto decision to kill him, even though he was unarmed, walking away from her and had his hands in the air where she could see them. But an Oklahoma jury made the de jure decision to acquit his killer. Walter Scott lies in his grave because South Charleston police officer Michael Slager made the de facto decision to kill him even though he was unarmed and running away with his back to the Slager. But a South Carolina jury made the de jure decision to not convict the killer. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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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!
Obituaries Harris Chapel United Methodist Church
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SEWELL Funeral services for the late Ike Casey Sewell - 28 were held May 27 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Bishop Tony Mitchell officiating. Interment: Westview Cemetery.
THOMAS Funeral services for the late Sister Carlean Thomas – 65 were held May 20 at The House of God Which is the Church of the Living God, The Pillar and Ground of the Truth Without Controversy, Inc. with General Elder Emma Lowery officiating.
WALKER Funeral services for the late Bertha Mae Walker - 93 were held May 26 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Apostle Clinton Bryant, Jr. officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. WRIGHT Funeral services for the late Sister Melrose Maureen French-Wright – 59 were held May 27 at Emmanuel House of Prayer, Inc., with Elder Wilfred Gooden officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
McWhite's Funeral Home WOODBURN Funeral services for the late Raleigh Jones Woodburn - 65 were held May 27 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home MANN Funeral services for the late John Mann, Jr. 74 were held May 26 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Rosalind Osgood officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. PARKER Funeral services for the late Melody Ann Mathis-Parker 55 were held May 27 at Holy Taber-
WARE Funeral services for the late Dorothy Jean McClure-Ware – 65 were held May 20 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church with Rev. R.S. Moncrief officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. WEAVER Funeral services for the late Dontay Markie Weaver - 42 were held May 28 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Dr. James B. Darling, Jr. officiating.
Give THANKS to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever Psalm 118:1
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Q & A: What does Reverend Deal say this week!
‘After Malachi had spoken heaven went silent’ Question: How long was the period of time between the Old Testament and the New Testament? What was going on during that interval? Answer: The period of time between the testaments was 400 years. This period is considered the “silent years” because God stopped talking. After Malachi had spoken heaven went silent. 400 years later an angel from God made an announcement about the birth of Jesus. In bridging the gap between the testaments a lot went on during this time. Although the scriptures went silent God’s magnificent work continued on. One author said ‘the people of Israel and Judah in particular experienced a radical transformation’. New gods appeared, customs changed, and powers shifted from east to west. From Xerxes, the Persian, in 480 B.C. to Pompey, the Roman, in 63 B.C. followed by the great Caesar Augustus in 31 B.C. until Our Lord and Savior was born in 4 B.C. had a major impact on the world. During this time religious sects/parties were formed, such as the Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes and Herodians. Speeches were changed from Hebrew to Aramaic and Greek. When Jesus appeared 400 years later the Romans ruled the world. The ‘silent years’ were not so silent. Even Prophet Daniel prophesied of this transition period that was to come. Reverend David Deal is the senior pastor at Every Christian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Reverend Deal can be reached at the Westside Gazette, 545 NW Seventh Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33311 or by email at David.Deal55@gmail.com
The Black-Tunnage Junior Choir ‘45th Annual Reunion Concert’ The Black-Tunnage Junior Choir is celebrating 45 years of their Annual Spring Concert and Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 5 p.m. The 45th Annual Reunion Concert will be at First Baptist Church Piney Grove, Inc., located at 4699 West Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Our Pastor is Rev. Dr. Derrick J. Hughes. The Concert and Graduation Ceremony was the vision of Sister Emma Black and Sister Royetta Tunnage 45 years ago to allow the young people to perform, exhibit their individual talents and sing praises to God with uplifting voices. Today, The Black-Tunnage Junior Choir is one of the largest children’s church choirs in South Florida ranging in age
from four years to thirteen years of age and still singing praises to God with uplifting voices. On June 11, 2017, we will have former choir members representing the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s as well as the present Black-Tunnage Junior Choir members performing. We are excited to bring back as many people as possible that were part of the Black-Tunnage Junior Choir at First Baptist Church Piney Grove, Inc. Additional Performers include our children’s dance group, “Divine Children Dancers” and our children’s mime group, “Seeds of Excellence.” We invite the community and other former members to come out and help us celebrate this milestone. Thank you!
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Building a pipeline of HBCU students to W ashington, D.C. Washington, By Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-N.C.) Summer internships are one important way that students can explore passions they want to pursue as a profession. They are exposed to a form of learning that goes beyond the books and may be the best chance they have to ensure they are making a wise investment. I am a strong believer in the notion that, in order to have your issues heard, you need to have a seat at the table, which is why I applaud HBCU students who are interested in pursuing government and policy and have worked with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress to ensure they have summer internships opportunities on Capitol Hill. Representative Bryne (RAla.) and I founded the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus in April of 2015; we knew there needed to be a platform to promote and protect the needs and interests of HBCUs around the country. After two years, the caucus now consists of nearly sixty members in both the House and the Senate, who recognize the importance of HBCUs and applaud their history of producing
Congresswoman Alma Adams says that her vision for the Bipartisan HBCU Internship was to create a program that brought bright and driven HBCU students to Capitol Hill to intern in both a Republican and Democratic offices. successful graduates. The more than 100 HBCUs nationwide only account for three percent of all institutions of higher learning in the U.S. yet they
produce 20 percent of African American graduates with a bachelor’s degree and 25 percent of African American STEM graduates. This issue is personal to me, because I would not be here today if it were not for an HBCU that was willing to take a chance on me. I am a strong advocate for our schools because I know, firsthand, the impact they have on a student’s life. During the summer of 2016, Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) and I partnered together to create the Bipartisan HBCU Internship. Our vision was to create a program that brought bright and driven HBCU students to Capitol Hill to intern in both a Republican and Democratic office. During its first year, two HBCU students, one from North Carolina A&T University and one from Johnson C. Smith University, traveled to Capitol Hill for the internship program. Each student spent four weeks in my office and four weeks in Representative Walker’s office to get a feel for the differences and many commonalities we share. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Community ceremony celebrates African tradition, cultural The students have much to expression and success of youth be proud of, having spent the
Performances from event partner Delou Africa youth. (Cont'd from FP) Literacy Director Emily Gunter to the opening circle. Elder Emily spoke eloquently to the youth about their need to recognize elders as the foundation of community and the commitments young people should make to lead positive community change efforts. The procession was followed by performances from event partner Delou Africa who entertained guests with a lively performance from young girls and boys under the age of 10. There was an intermittent drum selection followed by an exciting Venus Rising dance ensemble. The audience was invited to join in. “Our partnership with Delou gives our youth the chance to express themselves, celebrate traditional African culture and move
to the rhythms of our ancestors,” says Urgent’s program manager Shedia Nelson who also performs with Venus Rising. The culminating activity was the distribution of certificates and sashes to young ladies, gentlemen and grandparents of Rites of Passage, FACE and the Intergenerational Project respectively. Proud program coordinators and mentors called out names and accomplishments of each of the recipients. For example, Rites of Passage Intern and spoken word artist Eveul “Evo” Exil was one of sixteen finalists in The Children’s Trust Young Talent Big Dreams Contest, and FACE intern Isabella Lopez was recently selected a 2017 Fellow of the Nyah Project and will get to travel Namibia, Africa with a group of other students.
past year engaging in several after school activities to enhance their learning experience. They are planning for their future, participating in college preparatory field trips and preparing to take entrance test, acquiring professional etiquette skills, and readying to access professional paid summer internships and so much more. “The area I’ve been most interested in this year is Entrepreneurship. I’ll be a senior next year, and when I get out of school I want to go to college at FAMU or the family Alma Mater, Alcorn State, and after that I want to own three businesses,” says 16-year-old Jeremiah Jones of FACE. He will have a chance to challenge his new knowledge this summer during the FACE summer internship where he will be able to compete in the Business Pitch Competition at the Youth Economic Development Conference (#YEDC2017), July 11 & 12 at Miami Dade College North Campus. The winner of the Business Pitch Competition will win start-up funds to launch their idea. “The Community Celebration and Recognition Ceremony is time to celebrate the success happening in our communities of Overtown, Little Haiti and Liberty City. Our young people have so much talent, drive and motivation to create great lives for themselves. They are worth the celebration.” says Urgent, Inc. Vice President Saliha Nelson.
AAHU Fellow Charles Pettiford: Even if there is a cure, I will Remain in this field medication and prevention of as well as the language the doc(Cont'd from FP) school. I am also a Greater Than AIDS ambassador for the national-led social media organization, where we used different social media platforms to break the silence of HIV and AIDS. Prior to my work at GTA and Meharry, I worked at Street Works, a non-profit organization that provides free, confidential HIV testing and supportive services to persons living with HIV disease in Nashville, and does a lot of HIV outreach and education in the community. What made you decide to work in HIV/AIDS? I found out that I was HIV positive in August of 2014, and that’s when I decided to start working in the field. Why did you apply to the AAHU program? I heard about the AAHU training from a fellow AAHU student who posted it on the Greater Than AIDS website. After reading the criteria and what the training offered, I decided to apply. When it came to the education, the language and the learning about the
HIV, the training was more intense than I thought it would be. But it really helped me understand what HIV does to the body. So you didn’t know a lot about the disease prior to doing the training? The crazy thing is, as an HIV-positive man, no, I didn’t. I only knew what the HIV acronym stood for and how you contracted it. But in terms of the life cycle of the disease, the statistics and the side effects of the medication, I didn’t know much about those things. The AAHU program was very educational and one of the best experiences that I had. It was helpful to learn so much about the disease for myself, and also so I could bring that information back to my community in Nashville. Since completing AAHU, how has your life changed? The training changed my entire outlook toward the disease. Before going into the program, I was struggling with myself and trying to cope with HIV. Now I know how to read charts and understand my viral load and CD4 count. I also know the language that I should be using during my doctor visits,
tors should be using. Why is the AAHU program so important for the Black community? People tend not to talk about the disease in my community. They still feel like it’s just a gay man’s disease. But I’ve been trying to get people to understand that HIV doesn’t have a face or a name. I tell people HIV lives within us, but we don’t live within HIV. Where do you see yourself in five years? Do you want to stay in the HIV field? Yes, I see myself continuing to fight against HIV/AIDS. Even if there is miraculously a cure, I’m still going to try to stay involved, not just being part of the field, but also making sure that people remind themselves they still need to be treated. There are other STDs out there as well, so I want to stay in the health field to provide people with education and to tell them that they have to have safe sex. Things happen, and you need to know how to live a healthy life. LaShieka Hunter is a freelance writer and editor based on Long Island, N.Y.
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North Broward County Chapter Links inducted seven new members into their circle of friendship and service
NBC Links vote new leaders for 2017. The North Broward County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated recently elected and installed new officers on May 12 for the 2017-2019 terms. From l to r, seated: Trellanee Moore-Adderly, 1st Vice President/Membership Chair; Anne T. Herriott, Southern Area President of The Links, Incorporated; Joe Ann Fletcher, Chapter President. Standing: Margaret Roseburr, chapter co-organizer; Leslie Nixon, Financial Secretary; Angela Lucas-Mumford, 2nd Vice President/Programs Chair; Lynette Drayton, Recording Secretary; Kimberly C. Moseley, Parliamentarian; Connie McKinley, Archivist; Natalie Moffitt Beasley, Corresponding Secretary; Anita Fain Taylor, Chaplain and Dottie Ruffin, chapter co-organizer.
Moore foundation awards scholarships
MOORE The Carlton B. Moore Freedom Foundation, Inc. awarded three high school seniors with scholarships to assist them with furthering their college/university educations. This is the Foundation's third year of awarding scholarships to our local youths. The following high school
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seniors each received a $1,000 scholarship: John Bell will graduate from Dillard High School and plans to attend Florida Atlantic University. He will major in Music Performance. His parents are Johnnye Fye Bell and Willie Bell. Rabrisha Peterson will graduate from Dillard High School and plans to attend Clark Atlanta University. She will major in Criminology. Her parents are Lula Quiala and Robert Peterson. Jordan Wright will graduate from Dillard High School and plans to attend the University of Kentucky. He will major in Sports Management. His parents are Louis and Wanda Wright. The Scholarship is named in memorial of Carlton B. Moore, who served as a former City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner for more than 20 years. His favorite saying was, “When wishing won’t, work will”. Mr. Moore attended Dillard High School and graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School. He also served as president of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the NAACP. He was the recipient of many awards. Moore was an advocate for change and revitalization, especially for the Northwest corridor. He loved music, especially jazz, and traveling. The Chairman and Honorary Chairman of the Board are Becky Jones and Ada Moore. The other board officers are Vice Chairman, Forrest G. Moore; Treasurer, Delores Y. McKinley; and Parliamentarian, Ernestine Williams. The board members include Pamela Adams, Keith Allen, Kenneth
BELL Gibbs, Kenitha Gilliam, Earnestine Hamersham, Earlene Striggles Horne, Cynthia McDonald, DeNese Moore, Sam Morrison, Dianne Shuler and Michelle Stoney. For further information, feel free to contact us at Carltonbmoorefreedomfoundation@yahoo.com.
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NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED TO NORTH BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER — L to r, seated: Earlene Striggles Horne, President; Anne T. Herriott, Southern Area Regional Director, Frederica Dixon, 1st Vice President/Membership Chair; l to r, standing: Dorothy (Dottie) Ruffin, Chapter Co-organizer and charter member, Julienne “Julie” Owens; Tina Teague, Samine Jernigan, Avis Proctor, Gayle Keaton, Catherine Minnis, Stefanie Moon and Margaret Roseburr, Chapter Co-organizer and charter member. Submitted by Tamara Gant The North Broward County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated recently invited seven dynamic women into their organization to continue their mantra of “Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service” in Broward County. More than 150 family members and friends attended the induction ceremony on May 6 at The Fort Lauderdale Embassy Suites where “The Solid 7” presented their community service project: a painted mural featuring words of encouragement and love in the cafeteria at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montessori Academy; the only Montessori school in Broward County that predominately serves children of color.
The seven new members consist of the following: Samine Jernigan, MBA, who serves as a Senior Project Manager for Cordis Corporation (the cardiovascular arm of Johnson & Johnson); Gayle Davis Keaton, who recently retired from the Broward County Public Schools; Catherine A. Minnis, MBA, who has more than 29 years of local and state government experience in building relationships via public relations and fund development.;Stefanie C. Moon, Esq. is the principal of S. C. MOON LAW, a womanowned law firm; Julie Owens is a Curriculum Support Specialist and Teacher Trainer for Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Avis Proctor, Ed.D, serves as the President of Bro-
ward College’s North Campus; and Tina Teague, CEO of Tina Teague Insurance Agency, Inc. a State Farm agent for 27 years. Congratulations to these 7 women. Just in the last year, The NBC Links contributed approximately 2000 volunteer hours with some of their signature programs, including weekly tutoring at Deerfield Beach Elementary School, a senior luncheon in partnership with The Miami Dolphins and AARP; The Women’s Empowerment Conference and Institute; Dr. Martin Luther King’s “A Day On, Not a Day Off” program with The City of Coral Springs, and Girls on Track Program at Margate Middle school. For more information, c o n t a c t www.northbrowardlinks.org.
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Job prospects mixed for Black workers last month President Trump’s cruel war
By Freddie Allen (Managing Editor/NNPA Newswire) Even though Black women lost ground in the labor market last month, the unemployment rate for Black workers dipped below 8 percent for the first time since January 2017, ac-
cording to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department. Not only did the unemployment (UE) rate for Black workers improve, the labor force participation rate (LFPR), which is the share of people in the labor market who have jobs or who are looking for work, also moved in a positive direction. The labor
force participation rate for Black workers increased from 62.3 percent in March to 62.5 percent in April. The employmentpopulation ratio (E-POP), or the share of the population with jobs, climbed a few notches from 57.3 percent to 57.6 percent in April. The jobless rate for White workers decreased from 3.9 percent in March to 3.8 percent in April, and so did the labor force participation rate. The E-POP for White workers was flat. April was a good month for Black men over 20 years-old; the three main indicators (UE, LFPR and E-POP) all moved in positive directions. The un-employment rate for that group improved from 8.2 percent in March to 7.3 percent last month. Meanwhile, White, working men over 20 years-old, who
This is why we must engage HBCU leaders, adv oca tes m ust advoca ocates must engag e Dem ocra engage Democra ocrats Re ts and R epublicans By Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. (President and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund) As the president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), I’m spending a good amount of time working to build strategic, government alliances that extend beyond our traditional Democratic support. If you’re wondering why, all you need to do is look at a map of where America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are located. The fact of the matter is that a majority of TMCF’s 47 member-schools are clustered in southern and midwestern states completely controlled by Republicans. By that, I mean states where the governor, both U.S. senators, both chambers of the legislature and most of the U.S. House members are
Republican. The next largest group of our member-schools occupies states that are under at least a majority of GOP control. Only a small number of our memberschools—three to be exact—are in states and the District of Columbia that are completely controlled by Democrats. If those statistics don’t jump out at you, maybe these facts will. Many of our institutions of higher learning are in desperate need of not just operating dollars, but serious capital infusions to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. Earlier this year, for instance, Grambling State University President Rick Gallot announced that his school will need to abandon the campus library—an unprecedented decision for a university seeking to expand its national imprint in research and training for its
Taylor, the president and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund, says that the people who currently hold the purse strings—both nationally and on a state level—are in most cases Republicans. students. Gallot’s announcement came almost exactly one year after Louisiana’s state auditor reported nearly $111 million in deferred maintenance at another Louisiana public
looked for jobs in April, found them, for the most part. The labor force participation rate for White men was flat at 71.9 percent, but the employmentpopulation ratio for that group increased from 69.2 percent in March to 69.4 percent in April. The unemployment rate for White men improved from 3.6 percent in March to 3.4 percent in April. White working women over 20 years-old, took losses in two out of the three key market indicators last month and their unemployment rate was flat (3.5 percent), likely due to White women exiting the labor market. April’s jobs report was a tough one for Black women over 20 years-old. For the third month in a row, the labor force rate for Black working women was flat at (62.7 percent). (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com) HBCU campus, Southern University in Baton Rouge. The people who currently hold the purse strings—both nationally and on a state level— are, in most cases, Republicans. Yet, some will still suggest that we not even talk to those elected leaders, because of their party affiliation. When the media released photos of our meeting at the White House with President Trump, some derided it as just a “photo-op.” Tell that to the administrators who were wondering how they’d possibly fill the gap in funding should their already strained budgets face sudden, drastic cuts. We’re simply not able to pick and choose whom we engage with. We saw firsthand a couple months ago how positive strategic engagement paid off when I worked with our member-school presidents and chancellors to ensure that their federal budget dollars would not be cut in President Trump’s first budget proposal. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
on children
By Marian Wright Edelman (President, Children’s Defense Fund) Our nation’s budget should reflect our nation’s professed values, but President Trump’s 2018 Federal Budget, “A New Foundation for America’s Greatness,” radically does the opposite. This immoral budget declares war on America’s children, our most vulnerable group, and the foundation of our nation’s current and future economic, military and leadership security. It cruelly dismantles and shreds America’s safety net laboriously woven over the past half century to help and give hope to the 14.5 million children struggling today in a sea of poverty, hunger, sickness, mis-education, homelessness and disabilities. It slashes trillions of dollars from health care, nutrition and other critical programs that give poor babies and children a decent foundation in life to assure trillions of dollars in tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires and powerful corporations who do not deserve massive doses of government support. The cruel Trump budget invests more in our military—already the most costly in the world—but denies vulnerable children and youths the income, health care, food, housing and education supports they need to become strong future soldiers to defend our country. Seventy-one percent of our 17-24 year olds are now ineligible for military service, because of health and education deficits. President Trump invests in fighting those he sees as outside enemies through weapons and walls and turns his back on the internal enemies that threaten the basic domestic needs of our people—health care, housing, education and jobs that pay living wages. The Congress and the people of the United States must reject President Trump’s 2018 Budget and the meanspirited values it reflects. The President’s 2018 Budget:
Edelman says that the U.S. Congress and American people must reject President Trump’s 2018 Budget and the mean-spirited values it reflects. · Slashes $610 billion over ten years from Medicaid which nearly 37 million children rely on for a healthy start in life and which pays for nearly half of all births and ensures coverage for 40 percent of our children with special health care needs. The budget also assumes passage of the more than $800 billion additional cuts in Medicaid included in the American Health Care Act for a total Medicaid massacre of more than $1.4 trillion over ten years. · Rips $5.7 billion from CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), which covers nearly nine million children in working families ineligible for Medicaid. · Snatches food out of the mouths and stomachs of hungry children by slicing $193 billion over ten years from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which some still call food stamps. SNAP feeds nearly 46 million people including nearly 20 million children. This cut is an unprecedented 25 percent reduction in a core safety net program that in 2014 lifted 4.7 million people, including 2.1 million children, out of poverty. · Chops $22 billion over ten years from TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program) including $6 billion that eliminates the TANF Contingency Fund which helps support some of our neediest families. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)