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The World AIDS and The Westside on the impact

Museum & Educational Center, Vitas Healthcare, Gazette presents, ‘Saving Grace’, a multimedia exhibit HIV/AIDS has had on the Black community

“I can’t emphasize it enough that to live and love alone? We must

By Charles Moseley The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, in partnership with the Westside Gazette, presents, "Saving Grace", a new, multimedia exhibit confronting the HIV/ AIDS epidemic in the Black community. This exhibit and opening reception will take place on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Old Dillard Museum located at 1009 N.W. Fourth St. in Fort Lauderdale’s Sistrunk district, on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Five members of the Black HIV/AIDS community will be honored with the "Saving Grace Award", sponsored by Vitas Healthcare.

Part of the event will feature stories from filmed interviews with nearly 20 members of the Black community who live with or are deeply affected

by HIV. Noted San Francisco photographer, Duane Cramer, will display photographs and stories of nearly 40 other individuals. Some are famous,

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some are local; all are affected in some way. The exhibit will also feature HIV/AIDS-inspired poetry and art by local Black artists and writers, and a family tree illustrating the profound and far-reaching effects of HIV/ AIDS on families.

The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center opened two years ago, according to CEO Hugh Beswick. Beswick hails originally from Pittsburg, Penn.

He shared his testimony of how he battled back from near death and now is helping to save lives along with others in this community.

“In 2003 I was diagnosed with AIDS and became very ill with related things—NonHodgkins Lymphoma, a year of chemotherapy, broken bones from all the prednisone, diabetes and much more. At one point I was so near death that my family insisted that I sell my home, got me 24-hour care (I was in a wheelchair) and eventually I surprised myself and everyone else by recover-

HIV/AIDS is NOT AN ALONE DISEASE, so why should we allow those who are living with the virus join together all of us and fight for our loved ones.” Bobby R. Henry, Sr., publisher, Westside Gazette ing. Today I’m restored to full health and acting as CEO of the museum has given me a new career (less money but that’s a small thing) which provides a wonderful platform to be of real service.”

The Northwest section of Fort Lauderdale is a very close knit community and as such, its residents are well aware of the tragic impact and tremendous toll that the HIV/AIDS epidemic has had in the predominantly Black community. A large majority of residents have been either directly or indirectly impacted by the disease or at least know someone who has succumbed due to complications of AIDS. “Because of the fear and stigmatisms associated with this disease, we wanted to show how far-reaching HIV/AIDS is in communities. HIV/AIDS is not an alone disease; it disrupts and can destroy families,” stated Bobby R. Henry, Sr., publisher of the Westside Gazette.

Saving Grace: Honoring unsung heroes in the war on HIV/AIDS

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‘Colored’ beaches, pollution, storm surge make urgent news Unsung heroes (l to r): Melvin Wright, Angela “Myammee” Pitts, Patricia Fleurinord, Bob Hyatt. Not pictured: Bessie Dennis.

Photo by Norman’s Photoland

By Yolonda Reed

By Audrey Peterman In an eerie example of events building to some kind of crescendo, the historic “colored beach” in Fort Lauderdale and in Miami are simultaneously back in the news. Both are on barrier islands which must have been considered noxious throwaways in the Jim Crow era, worthy of being given for the Negroes’ use. Ironically we now know that barrier islands are of vital importance to protect coastlines from the effects of storm surge.

Under a bill proposed by State Senator Chris Smith and State Rep Evan Jenne, the “Colored Beach” at John U. Lloyd State Park will be renamed for the Black pioneers who integrated the beaches at the risk of life and limb. Gov. Scott signed the bill renaming the Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park that takes effect July 1.

But I felt as if I’d fallen into the abyss when I read last week that Miami Dade County is drilling a 10,000-foot deep well on Virginia Key to pump sewage underground for storage. TO SAVE MONEY!!

It doesn’t take more than average intelligence to sense that this is a dangerous gamble

that will exacerbate our dangerous water situation.

To be clear, Gov. Scott recently signed a bill relaxing permitting laws and allowing polluters to determine the level of pesticides they can use on their land, putting them on the “honor system.” Immediately after that the skies opened up as if weeping at our folly. Three

times the usual amount of rain we’d get in the season descended on South Florida. To control the resultant flooding, the South Florida Water Management District pumped water off the agricultural lands into Lake Okeechobee, and out to the St. Lucie and Calahoosahatchee Estuaries.

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On Thursday, April 28, 2016, 6:30 – 9 p.m., The Westside Gazette, in partnership with World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, presents, "Saving Grace", a new, multimedia exhibit confronting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our community. Sponsored by Vitas Healthcare, five unsung heroes will be honored for their fight in the war on the pandemic that has spread through our community like a wild fire out

STUDY: Hair products linked to early puberty in Black girls

By By Daunte Henderson, BlackDoctor.org Contributor I knew it was something in the water, but maybe it’s something in the relaxer, too.

Ever wonder why our girls are growing up so fast? Black Women for Wellness (BWW) offers some valuable insight into this issue. The grassroots nonprofit committed to the empowerment, health and wellbeing of Black women and girls recently released a 60-page report, Natural Evolutions: One Hair Story, documenting the dangers of the cosmetology industry.

Their report from research conducted between 2009 to 2013 focused on the ingredients used in your favorite

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products. Products that will leave you looking fly for weekends on the town, but also cause early puberty onset, respiratory damage and fertility issues to name a few.

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The beauty industry benefits from the Black dollar in a major way. We spend over nine billion dollars a year, nearly twice as much as any other ethnic group.

In an industry where we’re the buyers, we also need to become the consumers of information. You’ll probably want to read the labels of your favorite products after reading these telling statistics.

Keeping your baby girl a baby might be a problem if she gets a relaxer. Pre-pubescent girls reported earlier signs of puberty when using the product that’s supposed to get everything straight.

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of control. The opening reception will be at Old Dillard Museum, 1009 N.W. Fourth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Refreshments will be served. A donation of five dollars is requested to support the Old Dillard Museum. This is the first of several events the Westside Gazette will hold in honor of the newspaper’s 45th anniversary this year.

The exhibit will include stories from filmed interviews of people positively living with HIV/AIDS (both infected and affected), photographs and stories from noted San Francisco photographer, Duane Cramer, HIV/AIDS-inspired poetry and art by local artists and writers, and a family tree illustrating the profound and far-reaching effects of HIV/ AIDS on families. After the art exhibit, the reception will move to Walker Elementary, 1001 N.W. Fourth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where those honored will receive their awards.

Indeed, HIV/AIDS is not an alone disease. “When we found out that my granddaughter had contracted the HIV virus, we were sad, shocked and fearful.

We knew very little about this disease called AIDS. As we began listening and reading, we learned more. Later I learned that my son also had AIDS which he contracted

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through a blood transfusion.

By this time we had adopted the attitude that it was another dreadful disease for which there was no cure. Our job was to offer love and support to our family members.

“We knew that we were not alone. This dreadful disease could touch many families across age lines, color lines, and socio-economic lines. My son later died from AIDS, and we became more determined to inform the community about the disease. We wanted to dispel the belief that AIDS would be caught by shaking hands, hugging someone with the disease or using the same restroom facilities. We knew it was important to show love to our family member and others who were fighting the disease…

We wanted all to know that it wasn’t a disease that affected just African Americans and homosexuals. It is totally nondiscriminatory.

“We used and continue to use our newspaper, the Westside Gazette, as a means of drawing awareness to the disease that has touched so many families in our community. In recent years, the general media as well as other interest groups have played a larger role in informing the public about AIDS. (Cont'd on Page 3) MEMBER: National Newspaper Publishers Association ( NNPA), and Southeastern African-American Publishers Association (SAAPA) Florida Association of Black Owned Media (FABOM)

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Near Ferguson, ghosts of Hiroshima haunt fuming landfill

By Josh Peterson, Urban News Service BRIDGETON, MO – Outside Ferguson, Mo., another issue burns. This time, it’s environmental.

An underground fire smolders toward radioactive waste

tied to the atomic bombs that leveled Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This subterranean inferno threatens to sicken area residents, just 10 miles from the site of the controversial, policeinvolved death of Michael Brown.

Local citizens worry the slow-

ly advancing fire, which has burned at the Bridgeton Landfill since 2010, will reach the World War II-era nuclear refuse at the neighboring West Lake Landfill.

This menace unfolds in a disproportionately Black area. The African-American population of

St. Louis County, home to Bridgeton and Ferguson, was 23.9 percent in 2014, according to Census data. That is nearly double the 13.2 percent Black share of America’s population.

Residents already complain of a strong smell of garbage and rotten eggs, elevated health

Miramar ’s hometown military heroes recognized Miramar’s City commission honors them with Proclamation and yellow ribbons

City Commission and members of The HHC 1-124 IN unit.

From Tamara Gant The City of Miramar is pleased to support the brave men and women who are protecting our country at home and a-

broad. With a city proclamation, Mayor Wayne Messam declared April 7, 2016, as HHC 1-124 Infantry Regiment Day in the City of Miramar.

In addition to the proclama-

tion, two yellow ribbons were tied around trees at Miramar’s City Hall. The HHC 1-124 IN unit has been based in Miramar since 2011 and will be deploying later this month.

“We are pleased to be showing our support of Miramar’s hometown heroes through a city proclamation and displaying the yellow ribbons,” said City Manager Kathleen Woods-Richardson.

The yellow ribbon tied on trees has been used by military families and friends to signify that they want the ones serving in combat zones to come home safely.

Members of the Miramar community are invited to join the Yellow Ribbon Initiative by tying a yellow ribbon around a tree at their home or business.

Send a picture of the ribbon with your name and address to the following: yellowribbonsHHC@gmail.com.

“With 172 soldiers being deployed from this unit, our goal is to have one yellow ribbon displayed throughout Miramar, for each soldier,” stated Camila Mason, Co-Chair of the HHC 1 124 IN’s Family Readiness Group. “We appreciate the City Commission and City Leadership showing their support,” added Mason.

The City of Miramar will continue to look at ways to support all of the US Military — including active service members and veterans — on an ongoing basis.

Correction In the March 31 Edition the article entilted Chi Psi Omega Chapter partners with Waste Pro USA for 1908 Acts of Green; ASCEND senior student (Kennedy J. Butler) name was incorrect the name was printed as (Kennedy Butter) who she was also the photographer for the photo.

problems, and slow government and corporate action. The landfills are owned, largely, by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates — the richest man on Earth, according to Forbes, with a net worth of $77.6 billion.

Securities and Exchange Commission filings from May 2015 show that Gates held more

than 108 million shares in Republic Services, the owner of both landfills, through his personal holding company, Cascade Investments, LLC. Republic Services is America’s second biggest waste management business.

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Black elected officials in California respond to changing HIV/AIDS environment in Black communities

Zena Yusuf and Victor Hill at the Los Angeles Black PrEP Summit.

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. -- On March 31, 2016, the Los Angeles chapter of the Black Treatment Advocates Network, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, FAME Corporations, Gilead Sciences, Car Pros Kia of Carson, the Black AIDS Institute and local AIDS service organizations hosted “Black Lives Matter: What’s PrEP Got to Do With It,” a daylong summit held at FAME Corporations to raise awareness and understanding of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Black communities in Los Angeles County.

The event was the latest stop on the PrEP Tour, sponsored by the Black AIDS Institute (BAI) and Gilead Sciences, which is being held across the nation to raise awareness about biomedical prevention tools like PrEP, which reduces the risk of acquiring HIV, and treatment as prevention (TasP), which reduces the risk of transmitting HIV. The Los Angeles gathering included participants from both the medical and political communities, two constituencies vital in ending the HIV/ AIDS epidemic.

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April 14 - April 20, 2016 • Page 3 Westside Gazette ‘African Children’s Choir’ comes to the FAMU Alumni and supporters head to Tampa for Annual Convention and Memorial Miramar Cultural Center Day Weekend Festivities

New Alumni leadership to be installed

By Charles R. 'Chuck' Lewis, III

MIRAMAR, FL — Internationally acclaimed, Grammy nominated, African Children’s Choir (ACC) will perform at the Miramar Cultural Center on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 8 p.m., sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

With their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances, the ACC consistently creates unforgettable, incredibly entertaining musical experiences. Their performance features well-loved ethnic songs, Gospel and contemporary favorites. These musically gifted children have melted the hearts of audiences

around the world and have had the distinguished honor of performing for royalty, such as Queen Elizabeth II at her Diamond Jubilee, Presidents and Heads of State, and have performed with celebrities such as Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Josh Groban and others.

“We are honored to bring these talented, internationally acclaimed, young children of the African Children’s Choir to Miramar. We anticipate the audience will be inspired by their spiritual voices and moved by their perseverance”, states Stephen Kantrowitz, Director of Cultural Affairs.

From their numerous tours around the world, the proceeds for the ACC are used for building and maintaining homes for children, food, and providing an education for those in need back home.

Tickets for all concerts and shows at the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark are available by calling (954) 602- 4500 or may be purchased online at www.miramarculturalcenter.org or in person at the Miramar Cultural Center Box Office, 2400 Civic Center Pl., Miramar, Fla. Group rates and student rates available.

Barbershop 3 deep in the community Florida Memorial University (FMU) had a special guest visit them recently; famous rapper, actor, star and creator of the Friday movie series, Are We There Yet movies, and recent movie Ride Along and Ride Along 2, Ice Cube. The students and faculty of FMU gathered to hear Ice Cube speak on his newest project, Barbershop 3: The Next Cut, but to also voice his opinion on recent events that have been plaguing the South Florida area.

In the past couple months, strings of violence have been terrorizing the community here in Miami. The students and faculty hope to come together to have an open discussion on the topic and what they could do to combat the violence in their community, having Ice Cube to bring more light onto the subject. A topic that can relate to all and a core subject in his movie Barbershop 3: The Next Cut. Barbershop 3 touches on violence that has been plaguing the Black communities such as Chicago where the movie is based in. “Well Calvin is struggling a lot and he is doing what most people think is the answer

ICE CUBE and that is to move out, but he realizes that isn’t the answer.

The answer is that him being a shop owner in the neighborhood gains him respect in the neighborhood, which makes him a voice of the neighborhood; An when he speaks not everyone listens but enough people listens for a chain reaction to get going.” He believed that Barbershop 3 really is speaking to what is going on in our country now. Ice Cube then goes into what he thinks individuals can do to make a differ-

ence and to shape the next generation. “But Calvin realizes that leaving isn’t the answer.

That we need to stick it out and figure it out and use the people around for the answer. Everybody in here influences somebody in here whether it be brother, sister, cousin, friends, so influences them and pull them on the right track that you’re on and don’t tolerate foolishness.”

Current student of FMU Dana Thomas enjoyed Ice Cube speech to the students of FMU and insight on what we should do to help better the community. “Even though he spoke about mostly about his movie, his movie really does seem to relate to what is going on here in Miami and other urban areas that seem to have similar problems as well. His solutions to the problems here I can really get behind.”

It seems that Ice Cube influence might hopefully bring what is going on in our country back to the topic circle and hopefully new solutions to an old problem.

Saving Grace: Honoring unsung heroes in the war on HIV/AIDS (Cont'd from FP) “I am so grateful to God that we still have my grand-daughter with us. I am proud of her and how she is willing to use her time to speak to youths and others about AIDS,” stated Publisher Emeritus of the Westside Gazette, Levi Henry, Jr. The honorees – Bessie Dennis, Patricia Fleurinord, Angela “Myammee” Pitts, Bob Hyde, and Melvin Wright – have dedicated their time, energy and passion into educating, advocating, teaching and reaching others with powerful messages on treatment, prevention, and all things HIV/AIDS. Whether infected or affected, each of these unsung heroes continuously arm us with the skills and tools we need to effectively mobilize our community against this disease. From being a voice for the voiceless to pounding the pavement to get people back into care; from social media blogs to creating a specialty license plate for HIV awareness; from providing support to penning poetry, the awardees refuse to give up!

Bessie Dennis Bessie Dennis is “straight outta Newark, N.J.” As a woman who came from one of the worst slums in this country at the time of her childhood, Dennis and her immediate family relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. at the age of 16. As a result of facing the disparities of her childhood Dennis was always concerned with survival which motivated her to explore entrepreneurship. After 20 years of operating the first

Black-owned Beauty School in Lauderdale Lakes, Bessie decided to close her doors and pursue becoming an HIV/AIDS advocate by speaking out about her own personal experience of becoming HIV infected. Her goal is to share her story at churches locally and nationwide to express the importance of putting an end to STIGMA in the Black community as well as educating and offering support to anyone infected or affected

by HIV. She is currently writing a book offering natural therapies and scriptures for those living with HIV/AIDS. An Outreach Associate at Broward Health, Dennis currently looking for like minded and distinguished individuals with a passion to be a part of her vision to launch a non-profit organization in 2016 to offer awareness, education, prevention, advocacy as well as ministry and chaplaincy to the world.

Patricia Fleurinord Patricia Smith Fleurinord currently works at Broward House as an Intervention Case Manager for the MEGA Program. She has been working at Broward House for the last 11 years. Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Fleurinord and her family have definitely been affected by HIV. She grew up and lives, worships and plays in the 33311 zip code.

She is currently the Community Co-Chair for the Black Treatment Advocacy Network (BTAN, Vice Chair of the Community Empowerment Committee of Broward County’s HIV Planning Council, a member of the Broward County HIV Pre-

vention Planning Council, a member of the High Impact Prevention Committee and recently became a board member for the Black Gay Pride Committee. Fleurinord holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Education. She gives GOD all the glory for her accomplishments: “Where would I be if it wasn’t for Grace and Mercy?”

Angela “Myammee” Pitts Project A & M, short for Project Anna & Myammee (P.A.M), was founded by Angela “Myammee” Pitts, daughter to one of Miami-Dade County’s most recognized HIV/AIDS advocates, Anna Wyman. The tag line, “Same Purpose but Different Generation” is what Angela has set for her organization. By bringing the same basic education her mom used, but updating it with this generation by using social media, up to date information. Angela is now currently a realtor of South Florida, Miami Jackson Senior High & Florida A&M University graduate and former VH1 Reality TV star. She received her nickname “Myammee” from the previous VH1 Reality TV shows, Flavor of Love and I Love Money. As an affected family member because of the experience she faced in her household growing up, she wants to bring everyone together – those who are infected, affected, their families and friends - to help cease HIV/ AIDS. She believes that, “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure”.

Bob Hyde

TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association (FAMU NAA) announces the 2016 FAMU National Alumni Convention to be held May 2529, 2016 in Tampa, Fla., at the Grand Hyatt Tampa. Leading into the Memorial Day holiday, it is a four-day event of fun, food, festivities, and fundraising, focused on alumni giving toward a $500,000 goal in support of the Save our Students (S.O.S.) NAA Rattler Retention Scholarship campaign.

Officially hosted by the Florida Region and the Tampa Alumni Chapter of the National Alumni Association, conventioneers can expect to reconnect with friends, classmates, fraternity brothers and sorority sisters while taking pleasure in the many offerings of the Tampa Bay area. The packed agenda includes guest speakers and friends of the university to in-

spire Rattlers to embrace the convention theme: “FAMUnity Let’s Unite,” a play on the words FAMU, Family and Unity representing the intended experience for each attendee.

“FAMUnity Let’s Unite” is our theme this year which means the convention is all about alums coming together to support one FAMU – our FAMU,” said (FAMU NAA) President, Lieutenant Colonel Gregory L. Clark. “We are definitely expecting a huge Florida contingency to meet us in Tampa and if the host hotel already being sold out is any indication, we’re expecting a large representation of FAMU alums nationwide.”

(FAMU President Dr. Elmira Mangum will give the president’s address on May 27th.

New Athletic Director, Milton Overton, will share the exciting plans for the athletics programs in addition to several workshops covering alumni business and personal financial aware-

ness. The convention itinerary has numerous opportunities for alumni to interact with university administrators and get training to improve alumni chapters, the university and even their careers.

“This is the ultimate FAMU national alumni party with the purpose of conducting the business of the association,” said FAMU NAA Convention Committee Chairman and first Vice President, Charles R. “Chuck” Lewis, III. “We have planned a strong and progressive agenda and a variety of entertainment options that are sure to please everyone.” The public can visit the convention website at www.famualumniconvention.com to purchase tickets to several events, for news, overflow hotel information, and to register online.

Black student entrepreneur turns down Microsoft and Google — partners with friends to build new app!

Jordan Kunzika (far l) with Brian Gerrad and Justin Gerrad.

Jordan Kunzika is a 21year-old computer genius who At 72 years of age, Bob Hyde has been in the fight against HIV/AIDS since 1983, providing a hospice in Los Angeles for AIDS victims. Over the years, Hyde has worked and/or volunteered with numerous agencies nationwide, from attending bedsides to making quilts. He holds a BA in writing and editing, an AS in paramedics and skincare, and a CNA license, Security Guard State License, Recovery Peer Specialist and Behavioral Health Tech. Behind the scenes, Bob was instrumental in assisting both Elder George Gibson and Dr. Hansel Tookes of University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital, with a needle exchange program in South Florida. Today, he is working to establish a support group to control obsessive compulsive behavior in the HIV/AIDS health crisis.

Melvin Wright Melvin Wright is a lifetime resident of Broward County.

He grew up with strong family values and a willing compassion to help others. After losing four family members to HIV/AIDS, the vision to help and educate the community became clear to Melvin. He began walking for HIV/AIDS in 2000. In 2014, Be A Champion for AIDS/HIV was formed. His mission is to educate and provide assistance to all people regarding HIV/AIDS. Most importantly, he emphasizes the importance of prevention and getting tested. His father, best friend and hero, Willie C. Wright Sr., was the center of Melvin’s inspiration.

Melvin is working to start a foundation to help children go to college who came in contact with this disease.

says he often was the only Black person in his computer science classes. He is a Google Generation Scholar and has done internships with both Microsoft and Intel.

But recently, when Microsoft and Google offered him a fulltime job, he turned them down, and decided instead to partner with his friends, Brian Gerrard and Justin Gerrard, to create a new app. That app is called Bae, and it’s a very popular mobile dating app for Black people around the world.

Kunzika told TechCrunch, “I was honored to get full-time offers from Microsoft and Google before even turning 21, but I knew that I could serve a higher calling to represent a paradigm shift in what a tech entrepreneur could look like.”

More than 200,000 downloads already The three friends were very determined to build and promote their app, and so in April 2015, they launched a grassroots campaign and hosted a nationwide tour. The tour, which took them to several Historically Black Colleges across the country, consisted of several parties and mixers where people who matched on Bae could meet each other in person. Anyone who wanted to attend had to first download the app. Within just a few weeks, they had already reached 17,000 downloads, and since then they have reached more than 200,000 downloads.

What makes their app different?

There are many other dating apps, but Kunzika says he designed a proprietary algorithm

that his makes their app very unique. He explains, “What users like the most about Bae is the quality of the matches and that it helps you find those you’re most interested in”. For example, if you prefer to find someone who went to a similar school as you, the app will adapt to your preferences and learn your user behavior.

The ultimate goal Their goal is for Bae to become the best Black dating app in the U.S., in Africa, and in the Caribbean. And so far, they are off to a great start! They have already been listed as a Top 50 Lifestyle app in twenty different African and Caribbean countries, and the app was recently accepted into Facebook’s FbStart Accelerate program and chosen as one of a select group of companies to present at Facebook’s upcoming Developer conference. The app also won first place at TechCrunch’s recent Brooklyn meetup and pitch-off event.

For more details about the Bae app, visit www.baeapp.com

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Concerts

Friday Night Tunes, a concert series at Joseph C. Carter Park, from 7 to 10 p.m., at 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Concert schedule: Friday, April 15, 2016 LaVie (R&B/Soul); Friday, May 13, The Too Hot Band (Motown/ Top 40); Friday, June 3, Derick Hadley and the Motowners (Motown). Food Truck available on site. For more info visit: www.fortlauderdale.gov/ friday or call (954) 828-5363

Forum

The National Bar Association in conjunction with Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc., North Broward County Chapter of the Links, Inc., and Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. present Advocates for Change Law & Technology Community Forum, Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 6 to 9 p.m.

For more info and to RSVP go to southfloridawomenofcolor.com

by April 19, 2016 for questions call (954) 768-9770.

Seminar

KIMBRO In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, The New Mount Olive Baptist Church is proud to present “A Transformed Financial Mindset” featuring renowned speaker and best-selling author Dr. Dennis Kimbro, professor at Clark Atlanta University’s School of Business. This powerful and inspiring seminar is Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 10 a.m., at the New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 400 N.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Free admission. For more info and to RSVP visit www.mountolive.org

Support Group

POZ CONNECTION Group for Women, a new group is a topic-driven, peer-led support group for all women infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Facilitated by Gina Hossack, it starts Friday, April 15, 2016 and continues meeting Fridays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, 1201 NE 26th Street, Suite 111, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. The meetings are free and food and childcare are provided! Meeting topics that we’ll discuss include medical updates, news and social events.

This is a confidential, safe and comfortable space to share information and to build lasting friendships! Any questions, call (954) 390-0550.

Ball

Les Bonnes Amies Club, Inc. invites the community to attend its Annual Cinderella Ball, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 7 p.m., at Piney Grove First Baptist Church, 4699 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.

Pageant

Moms Are Amazing special features 2016 Mother of the Year Pageant and Spotlight on Moms, Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 4 p.m., at Mt. Olive SDA Church, 649 N.W. 15 Way, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additional info call Cynthia Holmes at (954) 649-8879 email Cynthiaholmes129@Gmail.com or Sarah Shaw at (954) 7899658 sarahshaw11@bellsouth.net

Performance

Hey Awesome Youth Choir Groups… A ‘Must See’ Youth Choir Is Coming To Town! African Children’s Choir presented

by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial Hospital Miramar, Friday, April 15, 2016 at 8 p.m., at Miramar Cultural Center/Art Park, 2400 Civic Center Dr., Miramar, Fla. For tickets info call (954) 602-4500 or visit Miramar.culturalcenter.org Use promo code YCG415.

Fish Fry

The Eta Nu chapter of Omega Phi Psi Fraternity will be hosting a scholarship fundraiser – Every Friday Night Fish Fry Fundraiser, Friday April - thru May, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., until at the Frat house 723 N.W. Sixth St., Pompano Beach, Fla. All proceeds from this event will be used for scholarships and will support the chapter’s commitment towards educating our youth.

(954) 444-7994

Fish Fry

Fair Broward AWARE! Protecting OUR Children to host a FREE Family Fun and Resource Fair, Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rev. Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, 2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 377-1119 or (954) 357-5775.

Dillard High School Class of 1971 Fish Fry, Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Black Firefighter’s Hall, 1612 N.W. Sixth St., Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Walk

Festival WOLBM International Festival of Praise, Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 4 to 11 p.m., at Betty Ferguson Community, 3000 N.W. 199 St., Miami Gardens, Fla. Free admission but registration is required, free parking. Registration link: http://wolmifp.eventbrite.com

March for Babies annual walk, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 8 a.m., at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Davie, Fla. The March will offer food, entertainment, kid’s corner exercise and activities for all ages. For additional info call Debra Kronowitz at (945) 651-1346.

Event

Celebration

Dania Beach PATCH, People Access To Community Horticulture, Dania Beach’s Urban Farm & Market, Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Dania Beach PATCH, 1200 N.W. First St., Dania Beach, Fla.

Presentation

Sounds of Motown presented

by Dillard High Alumni to benefit the Rhoda Glasco Snead Collins (RGSC) Scholarship, Thursday, May 5, 2016. For time and additional info email Jancie247@aol.com

EDUCATION MATTERS Every Child Deserves a Chance to Succeed.

The Epsilon Mu (EM) Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Florida Memorial University, Miami Gardens, Florida cordially invites the community to the 50 Year Chartering Celebration, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 7 p.m., at Milander Center For the Arts, 4800 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Fla. Formal or informal (Dark Suit and Tie). Hotel Accommodations call (954) 430-5590, group code is KAPPA ALPHA PSI to purchase tickets info http:// www.eventbrite.com/e/50thanniversary-ball-kappa-alphapsi-epsilon-mu-tickets16578823708 For additional info contact Bro Walt Weatherington at (202) 693-3676 weatherington.walt@dol.gov or Bro Dan Paige at (561) 261-0007 dirccardopaige@yahoo.com or Bro. Charles Martin at (786) 402-1309 cmartin0154@aol.com

Happenings at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

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

Here is the schedule of Destination Fridays events in 2016: * May 6 - Haiti * September 9 - Madrid, Spain * October 7 - New York City (Harlem Renaissance) * April is National Poetry Month and once again the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) is hosting a Poetry Slam, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2 p.m. The AARLCC is calling for poets, judges and vendors to participate in this event, also the library is looking for a charismatic speaker to be the emcee for this event. * Group A: 10 to 17-year-old * Group B: to 18 to 24-yearold * Group C: 25-year-old and over.

For additional info call (954) call Desmond Hanniball at (954) 357-6224. * Small Business Resource Center, Monday, April 25, 2016 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

RSVP to (945) 357-6170. * April 29, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the 29th Annual Conference on Children's Literature & 14th Annual Ashley Bryan Art Series. Register by April 22 by calling (945) 3577317 or online at Broward.org/ Library.

Party

Crockett Foundation Fourth Annual Derby Days Preakness Party, honoring former Florida State University Football Head Coach Bobby Bowden, Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Sport of Kings Theatre at Gulfstream Park, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale, Fla. To purchase tickets or for sponsorship and additional info call (954) 200-1924 or visit www.crockettfoundation.org

Fundraiser

The Iota Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. presents A Golden Affair Cocktail Fundraiser, Friday, May 6, 2016 from 8 to 11 p.m., at University of Miami Alumni Center Multipurpose Room, 6200 San Amaro Dr., Coral Gables, Fla. For inquiries, email iotapilambdaef@gmail.com

Event

Blanche Ely High Alumni & Friends Association will hold their Kickoff Event, Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 7 to 11 p.m., at the Embassy Suites, Hotel, 950 S. Ocean Dr., Deerfield Beach, Fla. For tickets call Liz at (954) 226-8015 or Hilda Ford at (754) 366-5206.

Seminar

Dealing with stress through spiritual renewal? Learn how to be renewed and refreshed, Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 1 to 3 p.m., by Dr. Anthony J. Fisehetto, licensed psychologist and director of the Alpha Omega Counseling Center, Inc. presents at Sixth Street Church of Christ, 2190 S.W. Sixth St., Pompano Beach, Fla.

Event

Curtis L. Armstrong Mays Rams Roundup Scarlet And Gray Forever, Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to until, at Homestead Air Reserve Base Park, 27401 S.W. 127 Ave., Homestead, Fla., Friday, June 17, Meet & greet, Quality Inn at The Falls, 14501 S. Dixie Hwy., Everglades Room. For cost and additional info call Leroy Bradshaw at (305) 4090040.

Scholarship NMAC (National Minority AIDS Council) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 20th annual United States Conference on AIDS (USCA).

The 2016 conference will be held September 15 - 18 at The Diplomat Resort, 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019. Sessions will address current issues such as the importance of race in HIV services, biomedical HIV prevention, and women and violence. Additionally, USCA’s 2016 southern Florida conference locale provides a needed opportunity to address the epidemic among populations in the Caribbean diaspora – the target population for this year.

As our communities encounter rising infection rates, new and innovative methods are needed to turn the tide. Attending USCA is the best way to gain those skills and learn best practices from those that are experiencing measurable results and positive change. Deadline for Scholarships is July 8, 2016. Apply online at http://2016usca.org/scholarshipregistration/

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Black press 'Speak to our issues'

By Tonya Jackson This past weekend the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida (DBCF), led by Henry Crespo, Sr., held its 34th annual conference in Orlando. With the theme, “Speak to Our Issues,” attendees were reminded of the vital role they play in making sure the message of the Caucus and our community gets out.

The Power Breakfast keynote speaker and moderator for the Black Publisher’s Panel was Denise Rolark-Barnes, chair of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

Tommy Ford, actor, the 90s

sitcom “Martin” and “Harlem Nights”, was the keynote speaker at the Morris Milton Founder’s Luncheon. The Honorable Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey and Leader of America’s New Urban Agenda, keynote speaker at the “Speak to Our Issues” Gala.

Established in 1983, the DBCF formed to unite and increase the political power of Black Democrats who were unnoticed and underserved in the state. Currently, there are more than 18 DBCF chapters. They represent over 1.2 million Black voters registered as De-mocrats in Florida.

Denise Rolark-Barnes, chair of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), was the keynote speaker at the Power Breakfast and moderator for the Black Publisher’s Panel.

During her breakfast message, Rolark-Barnes shared, “NNPA represents 206 African-American owned newspapers across the country. We reach a readership of about 20 million print readers and social media readers.” Those numbers are significant, but according to RolarkBarnes, that’s only part of the story, “newspapers of the Black Press get circulated at up to nine times.” Numbers like this are unheard of in “main-stream

media” and also a re-minder of the reach of the Black Press.

Rolark-Barnes addressed the constant question of the need the Black Press, “Who else is going to articulate, well first of all, who is going to listen to what our issues are? Secondly, who believes in us enough to make sure that our issues are so important that they need to be recorded and publicized and presented to a greater market?

To have people who can debate our issues and to know that we have a position on the issues that affect us. No one documents our community like the Black Press does.”

When the panel assembled, the participants included: Ben-

The World AIDS Museum & Educational Center, Vitas Healthcare, and The Westside ceration and disclosed to me Broward County has had the Gazette presents, ‘Saving Grace’ (Cont' from FP) Henry went on to say, “I want the community to see that people, real people, no matter the status, color or sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS affects us all.

If my family can bare, if you will, on all levels, the pain of the loss of loved ones – brother, cousins, aunts and the ugliness some people associate with AIDS, then maybe others will do the same and a real healing begins.”

Community Activist Yolonda Reed, who was diagnosed in 1989, agrees with her father.

“As a person positively living with HIV, it hurts to realize that, after 35 years, stigma in our community is still so commonplace. There is too much information out on HIV/AIDS for people to continue to hide their heads in the sand about HIV/AIDS or judge those of us who are living with this disease.

Black people don’t judge diabetics, people with cancer, heart disease or any other disease, so why should we be treated differently? I’m hopeful that this

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event will be the start of an ongoing healthy dialog in our community.

“What’s even more hurtful is that, with all of these resources available (treatment, support groups, advocacy, etc.), our numbers continue to increase. I am eternally grateful that God blessed me with strong family support and love. I credit that same love and support for my being here today, fighting in this war. That’s how I came up with the hashtag, #LoveIsGreaterThanStigma.”

Community leader Dr. Rosalind Osgood knows all too well of the devastation that the virus has taken on the community.

She lost a family member to the AIDS virus.

“I got involved with the work with HIV to work with those infected because of my biological father, who I actually did not know until five years before he died. I did not have a relationship with him but I was able to find him while he was incarcerated and began to be his pen pal and began to build a relationship. He got out of his incar-

that he was HIV positive and he also was battling with substance abuse. At that time I was able to get him into the Broward House.

“Eventually he relapsed and went back to jail and ended up in a facility in Orlando without telling anybody where he was and without disclosing that he had moved from having HIV to having full blown AIDS. He would eventually die in that facility alone. I got a call one night from a man who had searched through my dad’s stuff and found my contact information and called me and told me my dad had been in this facility for two years and he had been rushed to the hospital the night before and they didn’t think he was going to make it. By the time I got to Orlando my dad had already died.

“So I made a personal vow to myself that I was going to spend the rest of my life making sure that somebody that was HIV positive never had to die alone or with the lack of support. So I’ve been very involved with AIDS ministry at our church, The Angels of Hope.”

dubious distinction of being one of the nation’s leading areas hardest hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Here are some of the staggering HIV/AIDS statistics reported in the state of Florida and Broward County.

Florida: · As of Jan. 31, 2014 Broward County ranks #2 in the state of Florida for number of new HIV cases and AIDS cases.

There are 17,632 people living with HIV/AIDS in Broward County. · Florida ranks third in the nation in the number of newly diagnosed HIV infections as of 2011. · Florida ranks second in the nation in the number of pediatric AIDS cases reported as of 2011. · There were 104,554 people living with HIV/AIDS in Florida as of Jan. 31, 2014. · Sex: 71 percent male & 29 percent female · Race/Ethnicity: 29 percent white, 48 percent Black, 21 percent Hispanic, & 1 percent Multiracial · Age: 4 percent [0-24], 21 percent [25-39], 61 percent [4059], and 14 percent [60+] · In Florida, of those living with HIV/AIDS, the top transmission rates include Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) at 43 percent and Heterosexual contact at 34 percent.

Broward County: · In Broward County, the age range of 40-59 (male and female combined) accounts for 64 percent of all those living with HIV/AIDS. · MSM contact accounts for 61 percent of living HIV cases in Broward County among males. · Heterosexual contact accounts for 70 percent of living HIV cases in Broward County among females.

All of these factors make it that more imperative that the community does all it can to educate residents on the importance of early detection by getting tested. The old adage which states, “forewarned is forearmed” holds true. The sooner those infected by the virus learn of their HIV status receive proper medical treatment they have a better chance at having a better survival rate.

ROLARK-BARNES jamin Cain, Brevard Ebony News; Publisher Jacqueline Miles, Pensacola Voice; Publisher Bobby R. Henry, Westside Gazette; Publisher Jim Madison, Florida Sun Publisher; Kevin Seraaj, Orlando Advocate; Rodger Caldwell, On Point Media; and Richard Black, Onyx magazine.

Addressing the issue of the role of the Black Press in politics Bobby Henry shared, “Being involved in a statewide association, Florida Association of Black Owned Media, Florida Association of Black Owned Media, that’s 12 different black-owned newspapers placed strategically across the state of Florida. Now what we have learned, is that when we deal with politicians, we first try to find a central lo-

CRESPO cation, and we meet with them, and it happens to be here in Orlando. All of us come together and meet with the politicians.

Our strategy is to meet before the meeting and have one agenda and one price for the statewide elections. We come together collectively with one voice.”

When dealing with local politicians, Miles recounted, “we sell them an ad, and we give them a personal interview that lets them give their strategy or their platform. When it comes to the state, we have one rate.

We’re very unified in that.

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Phill W ilson celebrates Wilson 60th birthday with fundraiser for the Black AIDS Institute

By April Eugene The Black AIDS Institute’s (BAI) annual fundraiser will be held in conjunction with the 60th-birthday party of Phill Wilson, its president and CEO. The gathering will take place Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Los Angeles. In lieu of birthday gifts, Wilson asks that friends and supporters make charitable donations to the Institute.

“There is nothing more important that I could ever ask for as a birthday gift than a donation to the Black AIDS Institute,” he says.

The Institute was founded in Wilson’s living room in 1999.

He has devoted more than half of his life to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS—a life that was predicted to end before his 28th birthday. Wilson has now lived with HIV/AIDS for more than 30 years.

To celebrate Wilson’s 60th year of life, the Institute will carry out a “60” theme, with ticket prices starting at $60 and increasing in $60 increments.

“There’s going to be a celebrity roast, singers, a DJ, a band and surprise guests,” he says. “And most importantly, there’ll be lots of dancing and singing and drinking.”

Actress, singer and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph is a strong supporter of Wilson’s: “We celebrate the life work of Phill Wilson, and thank God that he has survived! When many were afraid to live their HIV-positive truth, Phill built a road for others to follow.”

All charitable contributions will help the Institute continue to promote awareness in Black communities through HIV

Phill Wilson, 1961 science and treatment trainings and HIV testing events, as well as help link HIV-positive people to care and other preventive services, all offered from an unapologetically Black point of view that demonstrates that Black Lives Matter.

“We are committed to ending AIDS, and to do that we need to make sure that people understand the AIDS epidemic is not over, and the donations help us raise awareness,” Wilson says.

“We have the tools to end the epidemic, and people need to know how to use those tools.”

Although Wilson looks forward to a grand celebration, he understands that not everyone can come to Los Angeles.

“No matter who you are, no matter where you are, whether you can be in L.A. on April 23 or not, you can participate in this celebration by donating,” Wilson says.

For more information about the birthday party, and for those unable to attend but who would like to donate, please visit phillwilson60.com.

April Eugene is a Philadelphia-based writer.

‘Colored’ beaches, pollution, storm surge make urgent news (Cont'd from FP) Fouled water, massive fish kills, and a hugely negative impact on the tourism industry spurred an immediate backlash from businesses and citizens.

Suddenly Governor Scott began touting new support for restoring the Everglades, a sure fire way to gain brownie points from City Hall to Congress.

Simultaneously, we learned that the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant in Biscayne Bay is leaking dangerously polluted water into the Bay, with impacts still unknown. When radioactive material 200 times the acceptable level is found in our water, it’s time for us to find out more.

According to Climate Central, by 2030 we will begin experiencing serious sea level/ storm surge effects that will affect millions of people living on the coasts and swamp billions of dollars in infrastructure. If

Everglades restoration, involving a partnership between the federal and state governments has been on the drawing board for almost 30 years and we couldn’t accommodate a few inches of unexpected rainfall, how many years will it take us to come to agreement about what needs to be done STATEWIDE to prepare for sea level rise, and then to get it done?

If an increase in the average rainfall can lead to such dire consequences including dead fish on the beaches; back pumping from the cane fields into Lake Okeechobee; endangered animals drowning in the Everglades; and an unaccustomed torrent of emails from the South Florida Management District telling the public all the things they’re doing right, what is going to happen when we have a hurricane, a weather event to which South Florida is prone? What will we do when

the winds off the Atlantic or the Gulf whip the waters onto the land’s end occupied by so many people? What will we do when that water is increasingly toxic?

What do we imagine will happen to the sewage pumped beneath our aquifers on a barrier island?

I can only say that if we the people fail to exercise our citizenship rights to be involved in our government and big decisions such as these, then maybe we deserve what we get. It has long been said that in a democracy, we get the kind of government we deserve, as we vote on it. Failing to be involved in every aspect of the process, from making sure we are living up to one woman, one vote, to keeping our elected officials on track, means we are part of the problem.

It’s time to do your research as a conscious citizen and get involved.

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The Gantt Report Bernie “Mack” and Apple Jack

By Lucius Gantt

A bitter pill for a Broward Matriarch

By Don Valentine The Sun Sentinel wrote a front cover article on the disappointment of John U. Lloyd’s widow of the park’s name change. She was upset about the change and the fact that no one had notified her. It was not gracious that no one in the Broward County administration exhibited this courtesy.

Why this is worthy of a cover story is a mystery to me.

I suspect from the tenor of the article that there are clearly people at the Sun Sentinel that “Feel like the Black folk are getting to “uppity”! How dare those people raise enough awareness to change the name of the beloved John U. Lloyd Park, in order to recognize some criminals.

These technical thugs Dr. Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson had the courage to challenge the Jim Crowe laws prohibiting Blacks from going to the

beaches. They organized and lead “Wade-ins” on white only beaches near Las Olas. That took courage that John U. Lloyd never mustered.

The beach had been known for nearly 25 years as the “Colored Beach”.

Lloyd, the county attorney for 30 years, did not step in to assist making all beaches accessible to the public. In fact he was a surreptitious state instrument to lubricate the devisiveness of segregation. One could say that it is

FUNdraising Good Times

It’s April – how is your yearend fundraising?

Have you considered “front loading” your yearend fundraising? Start now. Plan now. Put your systems in place. Mark your calendar. Build your team. Identify your prospective donors. You may think we’re joking, but we’re not.

Imagine you are a private business and the bulk of your sales take place in the last quarter of the year. You know

it’s scary to bet on the Christmas shopping season so you begin planning early for how to make the most of that small window of time when sales are hot.

As a nonprofit your fundraising is a major revenue stream. While many donors make giving decisions at the end of the year, many give throughout the year. Our suggestion: plan to raise as much as you can before September 30th. Schedule cultivation and solicitation activities earlier in the year.

Don’t start your planning and cultivation during year end “crunch time.”

Here are 10 things you can begin to put in place now to help ensure you meet your yearend fundraising goals.

1. First, be sure you take care of your 2015 donors. Acknowledge and recognize them. It is much easier to retain and grow your current donors than to attract new ones.

2. Develop an ongoing communications and awareness program that highlights your organization’s impact.

3. Create a series of events and VIP tours to engage current and prospective donors.

4. Prepare and circulate a short state of the organization report for print and online distribution and sharing during conversations and public talks.

5. Recruit and train volunteers who have determined who they will cultivate and solicit, and how much they will raise.

6. Develop a week-by-week timeline and activity chart to guide your fundraising preparations and activities, and assign staff to manage the process and ensure timely completion.

7. Develop a “sanitized” donor and prospective donor list. That means

When Americans are forced to wait in line for 6 hours to vote, there is a fundamental problem with the system. When senior citizens and people with wheelchairs are asked to wait to vote for two or three hours in a line, the system is broken. In the 2016 presidential primary, this is starting to be the norm as opposed to the exception.

Many excuses can be made why this is happening in state after state, but Republicans understand when there is a small turn out at the polls, they have a better chance at winning.

“Today, across Wisconsin reports of long lines, worker shortages, and confusion over the state’s restrictive Photo ID law were made worse as polling locations ran out of ballots. Regrettably, this was the inevitable result of decisions made by Republican Gov. Scott Walker and the GOP-led legislature to intentionally make it harder for students, women, working parents, the elderly, and the poor to vote.

And this is not an isolated incident.

What we saw in Wisconsin today is business as usual for the GOP,” says DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

American Democracy is at a crossroads, because the people in power are making it harder to vote. At this point, halfway through the presidential primary, there has been a complete and total failure within many states vot-

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Homosexuality is the new Black Raynard Jackson says that homosexuals don’t deserve special treatment based on their sexual preferences, but they do deserve equal treatment based on their humanity.

checking to see that all the names are spelled correctly and that donors who have passed away in the prior year are removed from your mailing list.

8. Create donor benefit programs where appropriate.

9. Schedule working sessions for staff, board and volunteers focused on rating prospective donors, and agreeing on who should cultivate and solicit who and when.

10. Create your “Plan B” in case your initial plans fail to materialize.

For those who read our column regularly you may be familiar with some of these suggestions. We always suggest starting yearend fundraising long before December is a blip on your horizon. Too many organizations rush to raise a large percentage of their budget in the last three months of the year. And, if you don’t have the capacity and volunteers to focus on fundraising in the way you would like to, the yearend rush can feel oppressive and overwhelming. We hope the above ideas can help you plan to keep the “happy” in your 2016 holidays!

Copyright 2016– Mel and Pearl Shaw For help growing your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

What happened to Democracy, when it is time to vote?

By Roger Caldwell

ironic justice that the park has been renamed to recognize two civil rights stalwarts! Mrs. Lloyd smell the coffee; you have a Black President and it is now 2016.

ing systems, and no one appears to have an answer.

It is very easy for the leaders in these states to play the blame game. Some will stay they were trying to save money. So in Phoenix, in a city where there are 1.2 million registered voters, the election officials made the decision to cut polling places from 200 to 60 to save money. Everyone knew that this decision was not going to work, but it was done anyway.

Thousands of voters waited in lines that wrapped around sidewalks, at churches, at community centers and government buildings. Some residents brought lawn chairs, and thousands of voters gave up and went home. The last voters entered polling places after midnight to vote.

The Mayor Greg Stanton of Phoenix has called for a federal investigation into whether election officials are illegally putting fewer poling locations in poor or minority-heavy areas. But everyone already knows the answer to this investigation, and it will probably take a year before everyone is interviewed, and the presidential election cycle will probably be over.

Many voters are starting to ask the question, how could this happen in America? These problems are not just happening in one state, but a plethora of problems are happening in many states across the country, and this does not appear to be an accident.

“What happened yesterday in Arizona is a disgrace,” Bernie Sanders told reporters. “Whoever manipulated this is playing with our political system,” one voter told CBS. “For people to have to stay in line for hours to vote is insane.”

Two weeks later in Wisconsin, the same conditions existed as in Arizona, and there were long lines at the polls.

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By Raynard Jackson, NNPA News Wire Columnist In order to have a fully functioning society, we must have some common baseline of beliefs that join us together, whether it’s a fraternity, a church, or a political party. Without this commonality, belonging to a group or a society is impossible.

We hold these truths to be selfevident: the Earth is round, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and if you are born with a penis you are a male. If you are born with a vagina you are a female.

Oh-oh! These last two are going to get me in trouble. Now I will be called homophobic, hateful, un-Christian, a divider, not fit for public service, unfit for management in corporate America, etc., but the question is, “Why?” In God’s senility, he has become so old and feeble that he is making a lot of mistakes. He is mistakenly putting penises on girls and vaginas on boys.

As the philosopher Protagoras argued, “Man has become the measure of all things.” This was the essence of the philosophy called relativism.

Many Christians and conservatives have willingly bowed at the altar of political correctness for political gain.

Why do we feel the need to apologize for not wanting a man going to the same bathroom as our 14 year-old daughter? Why do we feel the need to apologize for not wanting a woman going to the same bathroom as our 16 year-old son?

Spineless corporate America has never shown in any principles when it has come to issues of right and wrong.

They respond only to profit and liberal orthodoxy. Why would a business oppose legislation describing those born with a penis as male and those born with a vagina as female?

These orbiters of “moral hypocrisy” have come out of the closet, literally, against the state of North Carolina because their governor, Pat McCrory, recently signed legislation codifying the biological principle of male and female.

How this bill, HB2, is being described as hateful and discriminatory is baffling to me. Singer Bruce Springsteen has made this his cause célèbre by cancelling his upcoming concert in Greensboro, North Carolina. Bruce seemed to have gotten laryngitis when it came to the lack of any Black actor nominees for the past two years for the Academy Awards, but I digress.

If the corporate community showed the same amount of outrage over the “real” discrimination towards the Black community, we would have more Blacks in the executive suites and on their corporate boards.

According to 2013 research by Richard L. Zweigenhaft of Guilford College, the boards of directors of Fortune 500 companies are: Whites 87.2 percent (about 75 percent male) Black 6.8 percent (5.3 percent male) Latinos 3.1 percent (2.4 percent male) Asians 2.4 percent (2 percent male) Now let’s look at sports.

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Bernie “The Mack” Sanders and Apple Jack have at least one thing in common….”crack”!

Crack killed Apple Jack and the “crack vote” brought Bernie Mack back to a respectable place in the race for the 2016 Democratic Party Presidential nomination.

Before you start tripping, there is no crack vote. “Crack vote” is just a symbolic phrase like, “truck vote” that symbolizes votes from people and places they are not always frequent voters.

So-called Black community leaders that rushed to endorse Sander’s opponent in the Democratic Primary process before even giving a listening ear to Sanders apparently couldn’t draw flies to an outhouse and they couldn’t draw the masses of Black voters to support a campaign of any candidates!

Don’t take my word for it but, in my opinion, most candidates in the Party that Negroes love cannot win a rat race without the overwhelming support of African American voters.

Yes, whoever the Democratic candidate is in the 2016 General Election will get 90 percent of all Black votes cast but 90 percent of a total turnout of 25 percent or 35 percent of all of America’s registered Black voters will make the race for President too close to call until very late on election night.

At the time of this writing, Sanders had won about nine of 10 statewide Primary contests over his more widely known Democratic challenger.

The Primary in the State of New York will take place soon and if Sanders wins the New York Primaries he will have to be contended with at the Democratic National Convention.

If political elections are like life, if you do the right things and say the right things God will help you.

Earlier in my own life, I was arrested and charged with Felony Assault on a Law Enforcement Office. I was accused of trying to kill a police officer.

I was taken to a holding cell and immediately handcuffed, torture style, to the cell bars. In this position, anyone could have robbed me, beaten me, raped me or killed me.

But I was uncuffed after about an hour in the tortuous position, the cell doors were opened and I walked right out of the jail house.

At the subsequent trial in Federal Court, I had to represent myself because no lawyer would represent me against government and police. The trial lasted eight days and went all the way to the jury even though I never had a Bar Card or a minute of legal training.

None of the people I stood up for and spoke out for came to court to support me because they were scared of the police; none of my friends showed up to comfort me and nearly none of my family members came to court to be with me but let me tell you what happened.

I’ve called policemen “beasts with badges” but the Assistant Police Chief told the devilish, lying police officers at the holding cell to take the cuffs off and release me.

I’ve called judges “devils in black robes” but the judge in my court case ruled in my favor numerous times and made legal history when he ruled that I could cross examine police administrators, the city manager and every elected city official that voted on the city budget about why millions were spent on law enforcement training and the city policemen were not trained.

To make long stories short, if you are a righteous person in times of political trouble or life troubles, God doesn’t always send angels to protect you. Sometimes God will send your enemies to you to insure that you are blessed and protected! Read the Biblical book of Isaiah if you don’t know that story.

So, Sanders was blessed to get just enough of the Black votes recently to derail the train that your Negro leaders were riding to the Democratic National Convention.

If Sanders continues to win primaries, the Negro leaders that you love will look pretty dumb, ineffective and unconvincing!

If you’re going to sell out Black voters and Black people for jobs in the big house, political appointments, titles and photo opportunities, at least get those things before your candidate of choice gets beaten and beaten and beaten again by a political underdog!

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Elevating Word Church 911 N.W. 209 Ave., Suite 122 PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029 (954) 297-9530 ewc@elevatingwordchurch.org www.elevatingwordchurch.org Sunday Prayer -- 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship -- 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Adult & Youth Bible Study -- 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY EVENTS *Men’s and Women’s Ministry, *Villa Maria Nursing Home *Food Distribution

Pastor McQuaise & Antoinette Hepburn

“Renewing minds, transforming lives, and impacting the world for Christ.”

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!

St Paul United Methodist Church 244 S.E. Second Avenue Deerfield Beach, Florida 33341 (954) 427-9407 EMAIL EMAIL:: Stpaulmeth@bellsouth.net WEBSITE WEBSITE:: saintpauldeerfield.com

Rev. Dr. Jimmie L. Brown Senior Pastor

SERVICES

Sunday School .................................................................................... 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship ................................................................................ 11 a.m.

Bible Study (Tuesday) ....................................................... 11 a.m. & 7.p.m.

Obituaries James C. Boyd Funeral Home

Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home

LEVINE Funeral services for the late Patience Levine – 88.

LONDON Funeral services for the late Jeffery B. London- 52 were held April 9 at Bible Church Of God with Paul Nottage officiating.

Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens – Central.

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Harris Chapel United Methodist Church Rev. Juana Jordan, M.Div E-MAIL:juana.jordan@flumc.org 2351 N.W. 26th Street Oakland Park, Florida 33311 Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520 Church Fax: (954) 731-6290

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

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

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

Mount Calvary Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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HAMPTON Funeral services for the late Kayden J. Hampton- 6 months old were held at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel.

JENKINS Funeral services for the late Otis Lee Jenkins – 66 were held April 9 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Timothy Jackson officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Garden.

KELLY Funeral services for the late Pamela Kelly 71 were held April 10 with Elder Raymond Nelson officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

MCGILL Funeral services for the late James Wesley McGill, Jr- 46 were held April 9 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Barney Harden officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WILLIAMS Funeral services for the late Bobby Williams –77 were held April 9 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kwame Alston officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

MCKINNEY Funeral services for the late Candice Joy McKinney –35 were held April 9 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Marcus D. Davidson officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WASHINGTON Funeral services for the late Roy Patterson Washington56 were held April 5 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Marcus D. Davidson officiating. Interment: South Florida VA National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Fla.

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

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

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

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

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

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Ric ky Der ae Gospel Pr omotions Rick Derae Promotions aise pr esents: W omen of Pr Praise Mother’ s Da y concer Mother’s Day concertt

By Lawrence Knight On May 8, 2016, some of Gospel’s brightest stars will take the stage to celebrate motherhood all across the world through praise and worship.

The gospel concert will be held at The University of Miami’s Bank United Center, doors will open at 4 p.m. and the show will start promptly at 5 p.m.

The concert will be headlined by the legendary Pastor Shirley Caesar with performances from Vicki Winans, Regina Belle, Dorinda Clarke Cole, Lexi and Helen Miller.

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the organizer and promoter of this year’s Mother’s Day Gospel concert Mr. Ricky Derae. We met for lunch at an old school diner called Lester’s located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to discuss his upcoming gospel event.

During my interview, Derae spoke briefly about his 29 years of experience promoting live gospel events and exactly what it takes to make an event like this concert happen.

Knight: I really appreciate you taking the time out to allow me to do this interview with you. What does it take to organize an event like this concert?

Derae: What they be saying in churches? They say you gotta believe in what you gone do. You gotta be the number one believer and you gotta learn you can’t promote what you want to promote. You gotta promote what the folks want you to promote. When you put all that together then you come out with your vision of how you want things to go.

Knight: Are there any particular companies that helped sponsor the event or is it selforganized through your promotion company?

Derae: Well, the 29 years that I’ve been doing gospel it all came from me and um, it’s hard to get sponsors that sponsor gospel concerts, unless you’re doing a big tour. A national tour… I have been unable to get any type of sponsors, but I’m looking into it now…

Knight: What made you want to hold the concert at the University of Miami?

Derae: …In the 29 years I’ve been promoting gospel music, I’ve played every major arena.

I’ve played Sunrise Musical Theater, Broward Performing Arts, War Memorial Theater, Kravis Center in West Palm Beach and James L. Knight Center…The people that use to work at James L. Knight Center, now they at the Bank United Center.

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Delores Sallette-74, educator and secretary, passed April 5, 2016 at Holy Cross Hospital. The viewing will be Friday April 15, 2016 59 p.m., at Williams Memorial C.M.E Fort Lauderdale. Funeral service is Saturday April 16, 2016 12:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 901 N.E. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Arrangements

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Time and neglect have beset Payne’s childhood home as crime and shootings continue to force residents to leave the neighborhood.

By Erick Johnson, The Chicago Crusader, NNPA Member The roof is coming apart. The creaky wooden porch is aging with growing cracks. And the navy blue paint that once adorned the steps is peeling away. Nearly 100 years ago, this white, two-story house in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood on the city’s south side became the home of Ethel L. Payne.

As a Black journalist, Payne broke racial barriers as a White House correspondent at a time when few Black newspapers had a bureau in the nation’s capital. During her illustrious career with the Chicago De-

fender, Payne grilled five U.S. presidents and met Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. By the time she died in 1991 at 79, Payne had traveled the world, won numerous awards and earned the title, “The First Lady of the Black Press.”

Not many people know that Payne was raised in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood, located on the city’s south side, and where many famous Blacks who made their mark in American history grew up. The house Payne lived in is a forgotten relic of her past. For 123 years, it has stood in the 6200 block of Throop Street.

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In an effort to provide student journalists with a unique experience working in the Black Press, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA),

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Want to see nascent jazz stars?

By Don Valentine On Saturday, April 16, 2016 the Gold Coast Jazz Society will present the annual Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Competition. The competition will be held at the Dillard Center for the Arts, Dillard High School, 2501 Northwest 11 Street in Fort Lauderdale, occurs from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public to attend. Thirty-eight jazz finalists will participate this year who are from area high schools and have met the financial criteria and other scholarship qualifications.

The students will participate in a live musical audition and

compete for scholarship awards to attend 2016 summer music camps or for tuition assistance to attend colleges or universities in the fall of 2016. Since 2003, the Gold Coast Jazz Society has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships to students from middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities pursing studies in jazz. This year students will also compete for scholarship support from the Robert G. Friedman Scholarship. “We’re very grateful that Jeanette Russell provided us with the resources for this program and we thank the Friedman family their support of the scholarship program again this year,” said Pam Dearden, Ex-

Miami Heat: Playoffs mark the beginning

of Christmas

By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau For most fans of NBA basketball, Christmas Day doesn’t come on December 25th, it arrives on April 17th.

For the Miami Heat on April 16th marks the most important event of the season because it begins the most important time of the season, the NBA playoffs.

For all of the people who were pessimistic about the Heat season because they started off slow and had a bunch of drama surrounding them, they finally have a team they can be proud of.

Let’s just recap a few of the roller-coaster rides Miami had to take this year in terms of adversity. Chris Bosh got injured medically. Tyler Johnson also joined him on the injury list.

Josh McRoberts was put on a milk carton because his game was nowhere to be found. Two of the Heat’s most beloved players in the decade in Mario Chalmers and Chris Andersen got traded to a playoff team in the Memphis Grizzlies. Gerald

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Green even got rowdy in a lobby where the police had to get called.

Even with all of the turmoil, drama and difficulty that this roster had to face this year, in less than a week the Heat will be one of the eight teams in the Eastern Conference with a chance to win a championship.

Outside of the Cleveland Cavaliers, they’ve got one of the best chances to reach the finals.

The person who that’s going to depend on the most is Dwyane Wade. In his 12th year in the league, Wade has slowed down a bit as a player but there are few competitors in the game of basketball who have a more fierce attitude or the experience that he possess. With his three rings, he by far is the greatest winner entering into the playoffs. Now that it’s right around the corner and the Heat only need to win 16 games to hoist up another trophy on Biscayne Blvd. Wade will have to play at the top of all his powers.

In Wade’s last five games he’s looked like he’s ready to make a big splash in the playoffs because his numbers have been outstanding. Wade has averaged 17.8 points on 50 percent shooting, 3.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals a night in 28 minutes a night. Outside of the bad road loss to the Orlando Magic, Wade has helped Miami get wins over the Detroit Pistons and the recently eliminated from playoff contention Chicago Bulls.

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Westside Gazette ecutive Director of the Gold Coast Jazz Society. “It’s very rewarding to know that we are able to assist these talented kids to achieve their jazz education goals.”

Jeanette Russell, affectionately known as “Lady Jazz,” was an avid jazz fan and frequently assisted jazz musicians in need. Originally from New York City, Russell was a fashion designer and consultant to prominent clients. Her love of jazz lives on through her scholarship program.

The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to perpetuate and advance jazz through performances, education and outreach activities.

For more information log on to www.goldcoastjazz.org.

Miami Dolphins: T op fiv e mo ves from Stephen R oss Top five mov Ross

By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau When it comes to making money, there are few who do it better than Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross.

The real estate tycoon Ross is a living legend when it comes to getting paper and because of his hard work as a real estate developer, Ross was able to purchase the Miami Dolphins. For as wonderful as it is to own only one of 32 teams in the NFL, Ross is 72-years-old and he won’t be running the franchise forever. That’s exactly why recently it was reported that Ross has a succession plan in place for when he does decide to step away from owning the franchise. In the meantime, let’s

look at the five single biggest impact’s that Ross was responsible for up to this date for the Dolphins franchise.

of the front-runners to land Ndamukong Suh, it was looked as a move that would astronomically change the landscape of the team.

1. Signing Ndamukong Suh At the time when the Miami Dolphins were rumored as one

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Former Detroit gang member now a gang peacemaker store. The news spread like wildfire and gang members were coming to the store to see for themselves.”

Today, the father of five tries to quiet Detroit’s guns. There were 295 homicides in 2015 and 1,035 non-fatal shootings in Michigan’s largest city, according to police data. Detroit is America’s most dangerous city, according to FBI crime statistics for 2015.

Winans’ partnership with

Winans speaks to with gang members.

By Michael H. Cottman, Urban News Service Ray Winans, once affectionately known as “Killer Ray,” is helping reduce gun violence in Detroit — one gang member at a time.

The 37-year-old former gang member is an unconventional activist who mediates among gangs, police and federal prosecutors while encouraging young Black men to end their lives of crime and hand their guns over to officials.

Winans explained he has attended too many funerals for young Black men killed in violent confrontations. He has persuaded 10 young men to stop associating with Detroit’s gangs since 2014, according to Winans and police.

“I never thought I would ever work with the police and it changed my whole view of law enforcement,” he told Urban News Service. “Now I’m working with friends in gangs and their children in gangs.”

A former member of the Head Banger Bloods, Winans and his wife, Shaelon, co-founded Keeping Them Alive in 2012.

This non-profit agency is dedicated to ending gun violence in Detroit.

Winans runs his initiative on a modest budget through donations, his own money and a $10,000 grant he received in 2013 from the Knight Foundation’s Black Male Engagement

project.

Winans faces tough odds in his quest: Homicide is the leading cause of death among American Black men between the ages of 15 and 34, the Centers for Disease Control reports. And only 50 percent of Black youth feel confident they will live to age 35, according to the American Sociological Association and the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.

The challenge, Winans said, can be summed up in one word: Trust. Gang members can relate to him because of his own violent past.

When he was 15, Winans was convicted of manslaughter following a fit of anger in Detroit, according to both him and police. Winans said he was charged as a juvenile and served three years in jail for beating Chester Bownes to death with a hammer. Winans said he was freed at age 18 from High Plains Youth Center in Brush, Colorado.

(Winans’ juvenile court records are sealed, a police source said, so he could not identify the victim nor confirm the spelling of his name.)

After his release, Winans was in and out of jail until 2009.

But six years ago, his life changed.

“I told God, ‘I am willing to get a job and not hurt anybody anymore,’” he said. “In 2010, I gave my life to Christ and started working in a local grocery

Detroit police is a “highly unusual relationship, but very effective,” said Sgt. Edward Brannock, head of the department’s gang intelligence unit.

Winans joined Brannock recently to teach community mediation and gang intervention to 25 Detroit police officers, community outreach workers and the department’s chaplain.

National Baptist Convention USA’s Rev. Dr. Willie Gable testifies at Senate hearing

By Charlene Crowell Every once in a while a congressional committee hearing can almost seem like a time to grab your popcorn and a seat to hear the exchanges and varying opinions. On April 5, a U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on consumer finance regulations became one such occasion. The session was convened to publicly “assess the effects of consumer finance regulations”.

In plain English, it was a

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time to publicly debate whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) had been good or bad for the country, since opening operations in July 2011. The forum also hearkened back to many of the former supporters and opponents of proposals to reform Wall Street in the aftermath of the worst economic crisis since that of the 1930s.

Alabama’s Sen. Richard Shelby, chair of Senate Banking has consistently opposed the idea of creating an independent bureau with a director instead of a commission and a budget that would not be subject to the annual budgetary appropriations process.

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Young and Dakhlalla (CBSNEWS.COM) In her farewell letter as she was leaving to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Jaelyn Young told her family she was guilty.

“I found the contacts, made arrangements, planned the departure,” prosecutors say she wrote last August. “I am guilty of what you soon will find out.”

Tuesday, she admitted the same to a federal judge in Aberdeen, Miss., pleading guilty to one count of conspiring to provide material support to a terrorist organization.

U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock will sentence the 20year-old Young at a later date.

The former Mississippi State University student faces up to 20 years in prison, $250,000 in fines and lifetime probation.

Her fiancé, Muhammad Dakhlalla, pleaded guilty March 11 to a similar charge and also awaits sentencing.

The daughter of a school administrator and a police officer

(Cont'd from Page 2) California politicians have a long history of leadership in fighting HIV/AIDS, but local elected officials are redoubling their efforts.

While Los Angeles has a lower HIV infection rather than some major metropolitan areas, the rates in Los Angeles are still high, and Black men and women are contracting the disease at higher rates than their white or Hispanic counterparts.

In fact, L.A. County’s 2013 Surveillance Report (pdf) found that Black Angelenos acquire HIV at more than triple the rate of whites, which has prompted local officials to make ending the spread of the epide-

mic a top priority.

Ridley-Thomas, who has been in the fight against HIV since his days as a Los Angeles City Council member, has instituted a plan of action to combat HIV. Under his leadership in the 2nd District, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to ramp up distribution of PrEP, including in county jails and youth detention camps.

The move is in line with Ridley-Thomas’ mission to end the spread of HIV in his district.

“It is time that we come together and educate ourselves and work together across organizational boundaries to have real discussions about HIV and the high rates in our

Black stereotypes, Civil Rights, Jim Crow Jim Crow etiquette operated in conjunction with Jim Crow laws (Black codes). When most people think of Jim Crow they think of laws (not the Jim Crow etiquette) which excluded Blacks from public transport and facilities, juries, jobs, and neighborhoods. The passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution had granted Blacks the same legal protections as whites. However, after 1877 and the election of Republican Rutherford B. Hayes, southern and border states began restricting the liberties of Blacks.

Unfortunately for Blacks, the Supreme Court helped undermine the Constitutional protections of Blacks with the infamous Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) case, which legitimized Jim Crow laws and the Jim Crow way of life.

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who served in the Navy reserve, Young is a former honor student, cheerleader and homecoming maid at Vicksburg’s Warren Central High School.

Prosecutors have said Young converted to Islam while studying chemistry at Mississippi State University, led toward ISIS in part by online videos.

Like Young herself, prosecutors have said she’s the one who prodded Dakhlalla into the plan to join the terrorists.

The couple was arrested Aug. 8 before boarding a flight from Columbus, Miss., with tickets for Istanbul purchased using her mother’s credit card without her mother’s permission. Authorities say the couple contacted undercover federal agents in May, seeking online help in traveling to Syria. Both are jailed in Oxford.

Nurses: No person or corporation shall require any white female nurse to nurse in wards or rooms in hospitals, either public or private, in which Negro men are placed. Alabama Buses: All passenger stations in this state operated by any motor transportation company shall have separate waiting rooms or space and separate ticket windows for the white and colored races. Alabama Railroads: The conductor of each passenger train is authorized and required to assign each passenger to the car or the division of the car, when it is divided by a partition, designated for the race to which such passenger belongs. Alabama Restaurants: It shall be unlawful to conduct a restaurant or other place for the serving of food in the city, at which white and colored people are served in the same room, unless such white and colored persons are effectually separated by a solid partition extending from the floor upward to a distance of seven feet or higher, and unless a separate entrance from the street is provided for each compartment. Alabama Pool and billiard rooms: It shall be unlawful for a Negro and white person to play together or in company with each other at any game of pool or billiards. Alabama Toilet facilities, male: Every employer of white or Negro males shall provide for such white or Negro males reasonably accessible and separate toilet facilities. Alabama Intermarriage: The marriage of a person of Caucasian blood with a Negro, Mongolian, Malay, or Hindu shall be null and void. Arizona

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said last year at an event targeting Black women and girls.

Democratic state As-semblyman Mike Gipson, from California’s 64th District, has also made preventing new infections one of his top priorities since taking office in 2014.

In addition to chairing California’s Assembly Select Committee on Infectious Diseases in High Risk Disadvantaged Communities, which is working to formulate a statewide plan to end HIV transmissions, Gipson has been hosting a series of events around the state aimed at stopping the spread of HIV in Los Angeles and reducing barriers to care.

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By Johnnye Fye Ball President Charley M. Sumlin is pleased to announce that plans are being finalized for Les Bonnes Amies Club, Inc.’s 48th Cinderella Ball! Les Bonnes Amies Club, Incorporated (The Good Friends) was founded in 1947, for the purpose of providing fellowship opportunities for the members and extending socio-civic services to the community. Maude Lewis Storr, a member for over 60 years, continues to be an active, viable member of the club. The club’s membership, though small in number, proposes to do big things to support the community.

The Cinderella Ball is the club’s only fundraising activity.

In the past, the club has provided over $10,000 to the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) as well as provided assistance to Susie C. Holley Cradle Nursery. Funds realized from this event provide scholarships to needy high school students, assistance to needy and distressed families, and funds for sickle cell anemia and cancer research.

On Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 7 p.m., Princess Ednesha Coleman, and Prince Eddie Lee Macklin, III, will relinquish their crowns to one of three young ladies, and two young men vying for the honor of becoming Princess Cinderella and Prince Charming 2016. The contestants are: Angelise Ford, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montessori Academy, Justyce Foster, City Academy at Parkway, DeMiyah Hough, Dillard Elementary, Christian Smith, Westminster Academy� and Caleb Williams, Piney Grove Boys Academy. The ball will be held at Piney Grove First Baptist Church, 4699 W. Okld. Pk. Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. The officers and members, Lillie Fye, Carol Storr Hill, Mary Morrison, Maude L. Storr, Charley Sumlin, Deloris Sumlin, Lydia Waring, and Johnnye Fye Bell and honorary members Patsy Mills and Norma Wright, invite you to attend.

Three ways digital tools can reach youth National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

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By Deb Lebel, Partnerships Director, AIDS.gov National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) was on April 10, and Advocates for Youth planned and led this observance. Rachel Cooke, associate director for Communications at Advocates for Youth, recently shared the following takeaways about how digital tools fit into their NYHAAD planning and dissemination.

How has your integration of digital communication tools changed since the first observance of NYHAAD? Rachel: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been four years since the first NYHAAD, and, in that time, many social media channels have come and gone.

What has remained constant is how young people expertly use social media to share their stories and fight the epidemic. Because of their use of social media, a digital strategy is now woven into our NYHAAD yearly strategy to make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prominent in every action. We think through how our work on the ground can translate to digital content (e.g., photos, videos, hashtags) and how digital actions can amplify the work happening on the ground to create synergy between the two.

What lessons can you share from your experience in using digital communication tools to extend the messages of NYHAAD? Rachel: Young people are heavy users of mobile technology (smart phones, tablets, wearables, etc.) so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to think about how they will engage with your content beyond a computer screen.

(Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)

Kelvin Hair, Second Generation HighwayArtists of all ages have a message to share in helping eradicate this epidemic that is affecting our community.

Broward County has the highest AIDS Rates in the USA!

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www.thewestsidegazette.com Westside Gazette Local couple celebrates 50th WeddingAnniversary Henry and Leila Lumpkins of Lauderhill celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 19, 2016 in Tamarac.

The couple met in 1962 at the Baptist Youth Center while attending Tennessee State University in Nashville.

This union produced three children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The celebration was attended by friends, neighbors, church

DINE Saturday, April 23 All aboard Tri-Rail for a day of fun complete with costumed characters, balloon artists and magicians on 4 select trains.* Ride Tri-Rail, show a validated ticket or EASY Card and enjoy special admission offers from these attractions:

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Pictured Henry Lumpkins, IV, Tamela Starks, Leila Lumpkins, Henry Lumpkins, III and Adrian Lumpkins. and sorority members, family Erica Fears, cousin and great The renewing of vows was and other groups of the couple’s niece of Chattanooga, Tenn., conducted by Rev. Anthony affiliations. and Cornelius Fears, nephew Burrell of Mt. Calvary Baptist The couple’s children Tamela was instrumental in acquiring Church in Pompano Beach, Fla. Starks, Adrian Lumpkins and the card from President and Joel Lumpkins and Claudia Henry Lumpkins IV presented Mrs. Obama which was read.

Morgan stood with couple as a very entertaining program A long-time friend, Margaret best man and matron of honor. with granddaughter, Danielle Roseburr, took them down me- The couple attributes the sucLumpkins singing, dedicating mory lane of the travels the cess of their marriage to Ala beautiful song to her grandfamily made. mighty God who has sustained parents. The couple’s daughterThe couple was entertained them. in-law, Aniva Lumpkins, hand- by students from Kuumba The beautiful decorations for led many of the details. Barbara Dance Academy performing the occasion were done by DeLumpkins read an original poem moves from the ‘60s through drie Registe and Dina Reid and which depicted the couple. Me- the present. The directors of mories and appreciations were the academy are Kandyss Mc- delicious food was catered by Chef Pat’s. given by Eddie Cousin, nephew; Aden and Jamila Jones.