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The “Bring It Home” Bus Tour is in full swing stopping in several Get Out the Vote rallies to celebrate the start (Cont’d on page 5)

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

August 28, 1955 · Money, Mississippi Emmett Louis Till, a 14-year-old boy on vacation from Chicago, reportedly flirted with a white woman in a store. Three nights later, two men took Till from his bed, beat him, shot him and dumped his body in the Tallahatchie River. An all-white jury found the men innocent of murder. The accuser recently retracted her story about Till’s cat-calling. October 22, 1955 · Mayflower, Texas John Earl Reese, 16, was dancing in a café when white men fired shots into the windows. Reese was killed, and two others were wounded. The shootings were part of

May 7, 1955 · Belzoni, Mississippi Rev. George Lee, one of the first Black people registered to vote in Humphreys County, used his pulpit and his printing press to urge others to vote. White officials offered Lee protection on the condition he end his voter registration efforts, but Lee refused and was murdered. August 13, 1955 · Brookhaven, Mississippi Lamar Smith was shot dead on the courthouse lawn by a white man in broad daylight while dozens of people watched. The killer was never indicted because no one would admit they saw a white man shoot a black man. Smith had organized blacks to vote in a recent election.

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Itandwill cost to #BringItHome we all have to be willing to pay votes and voting costs ANDREW GILLUM

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Crump Exposes False Affidavits in Little Rock ‘No-Knock’ Warrant Drug Raid Cases LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — This week national civil rights attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel Michael Laux presented a new video with clear and compelling information about Roderick Talley’s experience with police corruption and “noknock” drug raids that have disproportionately affected Black residents of Little Rock, Arkansas. The footage from Talley’s home security cameras contains evidence that the Little Rock

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. I wrote an article entitled “I don’t know about you but my vote will cost”. I bring up this point because, so many times people equate elections with money, and I want the candidates to understand that they have A PRICE to pay also. Even candidates

who are caught up in the world-wind victories of others, they are responsible and have a price to pay, too. The question is not about money nor is it about party affiliation exclusively; it’s about the issue of morality. In the climate of today the question of morality still rings louder than perhaps

it has in our history, since its sounds are amplified by the numerous technological advancements. Our vote is not determined purely from a monetary state due to the inestimable value of life-all lives matter. The cost or our votes is of a moral consciousness blinded (Cont’d on page 18)

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Unity Fun Day at Old Dillard Museum largely successful Police Department falsified affidavits for “no-knock” raids — Talley was not home when police came to his door the

first time, yet the affidavit requesting a “no-knock” warrant reads otherwise. The (Cont’d on page 7)

Getting Out the Vote: Coming Down to the Wire! By Linda Thigpen Countless change agents, individual foot soldiers and volunteers are working hard at trying to get out the vote in hopes of reshaping the trajectory of Florida’s governance. We see momentum across the spectrum and in a sundry of areas. There is transporting and assisting persons at the polls, the collecting and delivering of by mail requests and ballots, neighbors talking to neighbors sharing information about charter

questions and amendments, newspapers filled with issuebased headline news, radio stations advertising candidates and volunteers phoning, texting, canvassing and knocking on doors while the candidates they work for are hosting rallies from city to city. Additionally, former President Barack Obama made national appeals for the preservation of his legacy. Afterwards, he, Eric Holder and Kamala Harris rallied for Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson in support of a democratic down ballot slate. Locally over the past days, South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta engaged voters with a community forum, Rodney Baltimore and Cox Media touted voter awareness at the African American Research Library, community leader Chris Smith organized Souls to (Cont’d on page 8)

Fort Lauderdale, FL -Roderick Parker (pictured far right), the new Instructional Facilitator at the Old Dillard Museum (ODM) credits Philip Bulluck (far left), Charles Webster (center), Dr. Rosalind Osgood and Tracy Clark (both not pictured) for merging the ODM with Walker Elementary. Marrying the youth with history creates an ideal bridge for the community. The Old Dillard Museum is a historical landmark and education center operated by Broward County Public Schools. Eventgoers turned out in nice numbers to participate in the Unity Fun Day. Go to our Facebook page for more pictures and videos of the event.

“I was born to do this,” Mr. ‘Bongo Bluez’ (pictured below) stated at the historic event. Kids from the community enjoyed beating his bongos at the Unity Fun Day held on Saturday, October 27th.

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Heroes of Broward In Memoriam:Celebrated author Ari Zebersky and Ben Myerow Sunshine Gameday Ntozake Shange dies at 70 By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor

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MYEROW Since the inception of modern media, certain narratives have consistently been promoted and only a handful of individuals receive positive recognition publicly. Our mission is to correct this imbalance and give the little guy and gal an opportunity to express them-

selves. We are determined to give those who deserve a platform an opportunity to control their narrative and share their story. Our Heroes of Broward initiative will exclusively focus on acknowledging the unsung heroes of our community. From the schoolteachers that spend extra hours and extra money out of their own pockets to provide their students an atmosphere that is conducive for learning. To the childhood friend who opened the doors to their home without hesitation to raise someone else’s child. We feel an obligation to identify and praise these remarkable people. These are our Heroes and here are their stories. “As a kid some of our favorite memories take place at a professional or college sporting events. The emotional rush of a touchdown or a game winning

basket by your favorite team is something that a kid can remember forever. Therefore, Ari and I decided to create our charity Sunshine Gameday to give every kid this opportunity. We are an organization that takes underprivileged kids to sporting events through the means of donations. Our organization was started in South Florida around September of 2017, and we have had nearly a dozen events and taken roughly hundreds of kids to games since then. Some games that we have attended include Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat and Miami Hurricanes games. We understand that we can make a difference by brightening these kids’ lives even if it is for the day. Our main goal of this charity is to help make every single disadvantaged child happier. If we are able to that then we have truly completed our goal.”

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Pioneering poet and playwright Ntozake Shange died on the morning of October 27 at an assisted living facility in Bowie, Maryland. She was best known for her much celebrated Obie Award-winning play,“For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf.” “To our extended family and friends, it is with sorrow that we inform you that our loved one, Ntozake Shange, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of October 27, 2018. Memorial information / details will follow at a later date,” her Twitter account announced. Shange, who turned 70 on October 18, had suffered multiple strokes over the last few years. She died in her sleep. “I write for young girls of color, for girls who don’t even exist yet, so that there is

SHANGE something there for them when they arrive,” Shange once said. “Zake was a woman of extravagance and flourish, and she left quickly without suffering,” said her sister Ifa Bayeza, who was also a writer.

“It’s a huge loss for the world. I don’t think there’s a day on the planet when there’s not a young woman who discovers herself through the words of my sister,” she added. Her death is a “a major shift in the cosmos,” said Sarah Bellamy said on October 27. “Ntozake Shange invited us to marvel at the resiliency and power that women of color harness in order to survive a hostile world. She invited us to practice the ritual of loving ourselves.” “R.I.P. Ntozake Shange (#ForColoredGirls) #YouAreBroadwayBlack you will forever be remembered and eternally etched in our minds as The Lady in Orange, a prolific poet, an amazing playwright, and the Black feminist we all aspire to be. Well done,” a tweet from the Broadway in Black twitter account read. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

HISD Trustees Unlawfully Give Black Woman the Boot & Then Reverse Decision After Community Pressure By Jeffrey L. Boney

One of the most disturbing issues that has captured the attention of legal experts and members of the community is whether those five HISD trustees violated the spirit of the Texas Open Meetings Act, which was enacted to ensure that Texas government is transparent, open and accountable to all Texans. Grenita Lathan, HISD Interim Superintendent “Protect Our Progress” Coalition gathers at Emancipation Park to demand reversal of HISD decision to wrongfully remove Dr. Grenita Lathan from position as interim superintendent

This past Thursday, October 11, in one of the most lowdown, unlawful and disrespectful acts in recent memory, the HISD Board surprisingly voted, 5 to 4, to remove Dr. Grenita Lathan as its interim superintendent and replace her with troubled former HISD superintendent Dr. Abelardo ‘Abe’ Saavedra. Saavedra served as HISD superintendent from 2004 to 2010 and left under a cloud of suspicion and with an exit package that cost taxpayers nearly $1 million (it was actually $978,967.00, according to the district). What made this action so troubling was that one of the (Cont'd on Page 19)

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Kamala Harris stumps for Bill Nelson to galvanize early vote MIAMI - When two U.S. senators visited four predominantly African-American churches near Miami Sunday morning, they were greeted by overflow crowds and national media. One of the guests was Florida’s U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, who brought with him one of country’s fastest rising political stars, California’s U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris. Harris, who is in Florida to stump for Nelson’s re-election, was greeted by boisterous applause at each of the four churches she and Nelson visited, Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, Second Baptist Church, Bethel Church and Covenant Missionary Baptist Church. Harris, who was elected in 2016, is only the second African-American woman elected

NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 7, 2018 • PAGE 3 our democracy are the right to vote and the right to know who you are voting for and the right to have the confidence that that vote is going to be counted as you intended.” Harris described Nelson as a leader who speaks the truth,

and urged members of the congregations to vote for those who speak the truth. “Our vote is our voice,” she said. “Let’s have truth-tellers who will be courageous ... .” Polls show the race between he and Scott is razor-close.

Georgia NAACP Files Voter Complaint Against Secretary of State Brian Kemp Over Voting Machine Irregularities

Sens. Nelson and Harris tour churches in Miami Sunday. to the U.S. Senate. She is the former Attorney General of California. “It’s wonderful to be here this morning, this Sunday morning, and particularly, in support of my colleague and my friend Bill Nelson,” Harris told the Second Baptist congregation. She recounted for them one of the earliest speeches she heard in the Senate was one delivered by Nelson. In it, Nelson spoke of years of voter suppression efforts while opposing the nomination of then-Sen. Jeff Sessions to be U.S. Attorney General General. “Don’t we owe to all our children the right to possess themselves if this is to be a truly free and fair democracy?” Nelson asked. “I believe that two of the most fundamental rights in

Georgia NAACP President Derrick Johnson ATLANTA —The NAACP Georgia State Conference President Phyllis T. Blake filed complaints with the State Board of Elections for possible voter suppression tactics regarding malfunctions of the touch screen machines in Bartow, Cobb, Henry and Dodge Counties. The Georgia NAACP has received complaints from several voters on touch screen irregularities when attempting to select Stacey Abrams as their choice for governor – the machines instead chose Secretary of State Brian Kemp. In other instances, machines showed ballots being cast before any person actually voted. According to reports from eye witnesses to NAACP officials, this has occurred in at least four counties in Georgia includ-ing Bartow, Dodge, Cobb, and Henry Counties. Yesterday the NAACP filed complaints with both Bartow and Dodge County’s Board of Elections and this morning filed complaints in both Cobb, and Henry counties. The NAACP is a non-partisan organization, and we want to ensure that each voter is able to cast their ballot for their candidate of choice. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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Clerks say early voting numbers ar e are str ong but not like 2016 tur nout strong turnout By Kelsey Bode Staff Writer SALEM SALEM— Voters braved rain and winds Saturday morning to cast early ballots. In Salem, City Clerk Ilene Simons said approximately 1,500 people had cast votes during daytime polling hours on Friday and another 350 people voted Friday night at Salem State University’s Enterprise Center on Loring Avenue. “There was a line at 4 p.m.,” Simons said, waiting at the Enterprise Center Friday night. “People are excited.” “We hope it will reduce lines on Tuesday,” she added. “I don’t know if it will make the turnout higher, but it will certainly reduce lines.”

Nate Avish, (left) 22, of Salem, cast his ballot during early voting Saturday at 135 Lafayette St. in Salem. (KELSEY BODE/Staff photo)

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People around the country can pass judgment on their government Nov. 6 in the first national election in two years — if they’re registered to vote, and cast a ballot. Many will not, if recent history

holds true. Only about 60 percent of U.S. adult citizens voted in the last national election, a turnout that ranked in the bottom third of the world’s developed countries. Share of adult citizens who voted in 2016 Average turnout Lowest Highest Population No data 45% 55 65

75 Minnesota has the highest statewide turnout (74%), followed by Colorado (73%) and New Hampshire (72%). Seattle WASH., MAINE, MONT., N.D., VT., MINN.,ORE., N.H., Boston, Minneapolis, S.D., IDAHO, WIS. MASS., N.Y., MICH. R.I., CONN., ,WYO., Detroit, New York, Chicago, PENN., Salt Lake City, IOWA, N.J., NEB., San Francisco, NEV., OHIO, MD., DEL., IND., Denver, ILL., Washington, D.C., U T A H , C O L O . W.VA., St. Louis, CALIF., VA., KAN., MO., KY., N.C., TENN., Los Angeles, ARIZ., OKLA., S.C. ARK., Atlanta, N.M., Phoenix, GA., Dallas, MISS., ALA., LA., TEXAS, Houston, FLA., ALASKA, Miami, HAWAII, Hawaii had the lowest statewide turnout (43%), followed by West Virginia (50%) and Tennessee (51%). (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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The New Mount Olive Baptist Church celebrates 100 years of community, service, and fellowship *Joe Lewis Clark *James Henry Jackson *Fannie Jackson * Stephen T. Stafford *Eva G.Taylor *James Thurston *Mae Liza Mary Williams

“In 1918 eight former members of Piney Grove Baptist Church stepped out on faith and founded Mount Olive Baptist Church in a small agriculturally based town, Fort Lauderdale with a Negro population of about 445 and where there were already five Negro churches: Members of Piney Grove marching from the old church (Northwest Fourth Avenue & Second Street) to the new church (1100 NW Fourth Street). By Charles Moseley formation vital to survival and and founded Mount Olive Bapto encourage and bolster one tist Church in a small agriPart I another. Negroes were also seek- culturally based town, Fort ing to improve their lives and Lauderdale, with a Negro The New Mount Olive those of their families by any population of about 445 and Baptist Church was founded means necessary. Combine where there were already five on November 25, 1918 and those aspirations with the build- Negro churches: “Piney Grove Baptist come hell or high water still ing of the Flagler Railroad in Church, founded in 1904; St. stands today as a majestic ex- Florida and the development of John’s United Methodist ample of Christian fortitude, South Florida which was a result spiritual commitment, and an of the railroad and the job Church, founded in 1904; Mt. unyielding faith of its member- opportunities which were Hermon AME Church, foundcreated, and you have the ed in 1906; St. Christopher’s ship. Episcopal Church, founded in This historical occasion will perfect recipe for success.” th “The railroad and the deve- 1913; and St. Luke’s Baptist be commemorated at the 100 Anniversary Gala on Friday, lopers came to the perfect South Church, founded in 1917.” The founding members of November 9, at the Pier 66 Hotel Florida climate for the develop& Marina in Fort Lauder-dale. ment of a Tourist Industry NMOBC were: Joe Lewis Tony Thompson is a member which influenced the migration Clark, age 32, a truck driver, of the New Mount Olive Baptist and the immigration of thous- born in Georgia and a married Church and local historian. He ands to the area to fill the many home owner (who later became gave the following account on jobs in construction, develop- a preacher and Associate the setting and conditions which ment, agriculture and the Minister); Georgia (Georgcharacterized Fort Lauderdale’s service industries. Here Negroes eanna) Clark, age 32, born in African American community were given the opportunity to South Carolina and wife of Joe; during the early 20th century, earn wages and salaries and James Henry Jackson, age 47, reveling in a community which even to become entrepreneurs. born in Florida, a farm laborer was self-reliant and determined All of these would come together and husband; Fannie Jackson, as equals in the Black Church.” age 32, born in Florida, wife of to prosper. The following is an historical James and mother of five chil“Education was of utmost importance to Negroes at the account taken from the text of dren; Stephen T. Stafford, age time in question because it was “New Mount Olive Baptist 28, born in Georgia, a veteran, considered the great equalizer, Church 1918-2018 Celebrating a farmer and a single home and they wanted to be recog- 100 Years of Worshipping God, owner (who later became the nized as equals. The Black Serving Humanity and Em- first Superintendent of the Sunday School, a preacher and church was the heart of the bracing Our Community.” Black community where they “In 1918 eight former mem- Pastor in 1922); Eva G. Taylor, came together not only to wor- bers of Piney Grove Baptist age 24. James Thurston, age ship but to learn, to share in- Church stepped out on faith 24, born in the Bahamas, a

married man and farm laborer (who later became a preacher and Associate Minister); and Mae Liza (Mary) Williams, age 41, born in Georgia, a widowed home owner and a laundress (who later was a member of the church’s Trustee Board). CHURCH HISTORY: In 1923, under the leadership of Reverend H.P. Bragdon, the name of the church was changed to New Mount Olive Baptist Church and the members decided to build a new Church. Reverend Bragdon and Sister Mary Liza Williams, one of our first members, selected a suitable site on the corner of Fourth Street and Ninth Avenue. In 1925, a small wooden structure was built. The membership increased rapidly for the next four years, and their faith and perseverance were quite evident as the membership rebuilt churches that were destroyed by the 1926 and 1928 hurricanes. In 1929, the permanent building was completed, and the congregation moved in early in September. When Reverend Bragdon ended his pastorate in 1930, there was a completed church building and a membership of more than 500. Reverend O.W. Wells was called in 1937, and another tremendous growth in membership, size and prestige was recorded. Under his pastorate, a new and bigger church was built. The Missionary Society, organized July 27, 1939, with Sister Rosa Lewis as president, grew from its original twelve into a group of eleven circles boasting more than 112 members. The church structure was completed. Counted among the many physical improvements was the completion of the remodeling and furnishing of the church kitchen and dining room in February 1960. By August 31, 1960, the membership had increased to approximately 1,700. In March of 1962, the Reverend G.E. Weaver was called to assume the responsibility of leadership at Mount Olive. Under his administration, the Church grew spiritually, numerically and structurally. The old church was improved by the addition of a new wing with eighteen classrooms and seating space in the Sanctuary for an additional 200 people. In February of 1979, 17 years after his call, Reverend Weaver led the Congregation across the street to a 1.5-milliondollar structure.

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Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights under law condemns Secretary Brian Kemp’s Motion to halt court-ordered relief for Absentee Voters in Georgia Move delays critical and time-sensitive relief necessary to safeguard the rights of Absentee Voters

Democrat Stacey Abrams, candidate for Govenor of Georgia and her opponent Brian Kemp, current Georgia Secretary of State. WASHINGTON, D.C. Recently, Defendant Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Secretary of State, filed an emergency motion for a stay pending appeal of the preliminary injunction issued hours ago by U.S. Federal District Court Judge Leigh May. Judge May’s order requires that voters whose absentee ballots have been improperly rejected due to an alleged signature mismatch have notice and an opportunity to resolve the issue to ensure that the ballot would be counted. “We condemn this continued effort by Brian Kemp to resist relief that can help ensure that more eligible voters are heard this election cycle,” said Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “This is a clear attempt to obstruct relief that is incredibly timesensitive given the fact that we are mere days away from the election. While we will continue to fight on behalf of absentee voters who have unfairly had their ballots singled out rejected for an alleged signature mismatch, it is hard not to view this latest move by Brian Kemp as sheer gamesmanship.” In his brief, Defendant Brian Kemp says that the addi-tional safeguards ordered by Judge May “will add little val-ue.” Additionally, Defendant Kemp says that the Plaintiffs’ interests in “receiving an absentee ballot and being able to vote by absentee ballot . . . amount at most to a privilege and a convenience, different in kind from the fundamental right to vote itself.” Judge May has ordered the Plaintiffs to provide a response to Defendant Kemp’s motion by noon on Monday, October 29. “Secretary Kemp is defying the rights and interest of voters by appealing the Court’s order for a reasonable process that protects Georgia’s mail ballot voters from unfair rejection of their legally cast ballots. He deployed unreliable hackable voting machines, and is now placing impossible obstacles to the only method of balloting that can be recounted or audited— mail paper ballot voting. This level of egregious vote can-celling activity is not happening in other states. Georgians deserve a reliable way to cast their ballot despite Secretary’s Kemp’s efforts to deprive thousands of that right,” said Marilyn Marks, Executive Director of Coalition for Good Governance. For more information, visit https://lawyerscommittee.org

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of early vote across the state. Mayor Gillum spent Monday in South Florida campaigning with U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris and Former Attorney General Eric Holder. First Lady R. Jai Gillum joined Mayor Gillum and

U.S. Sen. Harris for a Black Girl Magic early vote event at Miami Dade College. Later, Former Attorney General Eric Holder rallied with Mayor Gillum at early vote events with Sistrunk voters and Broward Teachers Union members. Mayor Gillum and Chris King will continue the Bring It Home Bus Tour, meeting with supporters, volunteers and voters across Central and Southwest Florida. The bus will make stops in New Port Richey, then on to Haines City, Punta Gorda, and conclude the day with a townhall with voters in Fort Myers. While the Gillum campaign focuses on making their closing arguments to everyday Floridians, DeSantis continues to spread divisive rhetoric to fire up his base. So, stop by the “Bring It Home” bus tour, ‘put in the work’ and most importantly, vote!

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Black Press of America onnational alert in wake of domestic terrorism By Stacy M. Brown,NNPA Newswire Correspondent Working closely with law enforcement professionals in several states, the FBI announced the arrest of former pizza delivery driver, Cesar Sayoc, a white American male from Aventura, Florida, has been charged with five Federal crimes, including mailing an incendiary device and threatening a former president. Sayoc was arrested at an auto parts store in the nearby city of Plantation. Charges stem from Sayoc’s alleged construction and mailing of 14 explosive devices to prominent Democrats, CNN, and others who have been vocal in their opposition to President Donald Trump, according to Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Federal investigators confirm that Sayoc is a staunch supporter and defender of President Trump and the policies of his administration. In a statement following the ar-

Cesar Sayoc of Aventura, Florida, has been charged with five Federal crimes, including mailing an incendiary device and threatening a former president. (Photo: Cesar Altieri via Twitter) rest, Sessions described Sayoc’s crimes as “political violence or the threat of violence,” saying that such crimes are “antithetical to our vigorous system of self-government.” A nationwide manhunt for the bomber was initiated as former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, former Vice President Joe Biden, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clin-

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STATEMENT: Mayor Andrew Gillum on Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Recently, Mayor Andrew Gillum released the following statement on the shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue: “The reports from Pittsburg are heartbreaking and devastating. Our houses of worship — like our schools and movie theaters — should be safe from this epidemic of gun violence. All Americans need words of healing; words of affirmation; and words of condemnation for the rising tide of hatred and anti-Semitism in this country. “This epidemic of violence impacts all of us, from worshipers in a synagogue to a bible study meeting in Charleston

to the brave men and women in law enforcement who give so much to keep us all safe. Hatred

and violence will never win. What is right in our society will triumph over what is wrong.”

On CNN, Mayor Gillum Discusses Arrest of Florida Suspect Connected to Pipe Bombs SANFORD, FL — A recent CNN interview, Mayor Gillum discussed the arrest of the suspect who sent bombs to Democratic leaders across the country: Excerpts from the Mayor’s remarks below: “I can’t help but to evoke President Trump as one of the individuals who has set such an abysmal tone. And I think that the leadership begins at the top, that he really has to take some responsibility for lifting the dialogue, of ending this demagoguery, that leads to individuals, like this particular suspect, to resort to violence…Donald Trump’s rhetoric is dangerous, we’ve seen that on full display. Not just today, but we’ve seen it in other instances.” “Despite my strong disagreements with him, his public policy and his disposition, I still believe that the President can be the president. I still believe that he can rise to the occasion if he chooses...This now is a moment where Americans need the President to speak words of comfort, words of affirmation, and I think words that would unequivocally decry violence in any form.”

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ton headed the list of those who were sent pipe bombs and other suspicious packages through the mail. Though not among Sayoc’s list of intended victims, the members of the Black Press of America have a long history of direct experience with both successful and unsuccessful attempts at political violence.

Students walk past an early-voting site on the Florida International University campus in Miami on Oct. 23 . (Lynne Sladky/AP) By Amy Gardner likelier to vote this year than they were ahead of midterm Young Americans under the elections in 2014 and 2010, ac age of 30, mobilized in part by cording to a new poll. The survey, from the Instistrong disapproval of President Trump and a desire for Demo- tute of Politics at Harvard crats to control Congress, are University’s Kennedy School of

Government, provides new evidence that young voters could play a larger role than usual in this year’s midterms — and that their enthusiasm has grown in the final months leading up to the election. The poll, obtained in advance by The Washington Post Post, also points to views among younger Americans that could have longer-term implications for future elections and the nation: a desire for more government intervention perhaps born out of their experiences living through an economic recession and an epidemic of mass shootings. “The good news is they’re more mobilized than they’ve been in many years,” said John Della Volpe, director for polling at the institute, which is set to release its findings Monday. “The bad news is that they’re mobilized because of the trauma they’ve endured.” (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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Sixth Annual South Florida Youth Summit Impacts Over 1,000 Youth By Isheka N. Harrison and Jessica Garrett Modkins MIAMI MIAMI, FL — “Who lead? I lead!” was the call and response over 1,000 students chanted with speakers and organizers during the 6th Annual South Florida Youth Summit (SFYS) weekend, held October 18-20. Presented by L.E.A.D Nation in partnership with the Knight Foundation, the summit impacted students from across Dade and Broward counties representing schools like The SEED School, Miami Norland, Miramar High and others. Expert speakers taught students the value of self-confidence, persistence, goal setting and more. Enlightening workshops covered topics like money, leadership, physical and mental health, entrepreneurship and more. The summit kicked off Thursday, Oct. 18, at the adultonly event, Cocktails & Conversations, with a thoughtprovoking conversation between Grammy award-winning artist, speaker and activist David Banner and political strategist and women’s rights activist Jasmen Rogers-Shaw. In an engaging conversation moderated by NBC 6 anchor and host of Black Voices Jawan Strader, both speakers offering insight on important topics like how parents can empower their kids, politics, women’s rights, pop culture and other issues that adversely impact people of color at disproportionately high rates. Both speakers spoke about why they became advocates.

“I can’t tell my kids not to be something that I wasn’t … The problem is that we talk at these children and we tell them we don’t want to see them fight, but we sit up here and fight against each other and bicker against each other and then tell them don’t do that. No that’s a lie! Our kids learn by tacit knowledge. Our whole culture was passed down through stories and songs and examples of a better day. We as adults have to show them,” Banner said. “When I think about everything that has brought me to this moment, not only is this the work of my ancestors, this is the debt that I owe to everyone that has come before me … As the child of immigrants, as the child of a Southern Baptist minister, as the child of a strong woman that was pretty much told what she could and couldn’t do in life, I’m out here trying to rebel,” Rogers-Shaw said. The fun continued Friday morning during the Leaders In Training (LIT) Rally at Broward College’s South Campus where youth were exposed to a host of motivational speakers, a powerful spoken word artist, stepping from members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, great music from 103.5 The Beat and dance competitions, during which students had the opportunity to represent their respective schools. SFYS creator Florida State Representative Shevrin Jones told the students it was important they acknowledge the adults pouring into their lives and retain the things they learned.

We See It, State Representative Shevrin Jones and Notion Motion. For more information about the summit and LEAD Nation, visit www.leadnation.org. ABOUT L.E.A.D Nation: Leaders by Empowerment, Activists by Development (L.E.A.D. Nation) is a community-based nonprofit organization developed to inspire youth to become leaders in their community by providing the necessary training needed for success. The organization focuses on education, mentoring, service, character and public speaking for middle and hig h school students, as well as provides a platform for parent engagement and learning. L.E.A.D. Nation was founded in 2006 by State Representative Shevrin Jones, Leo Stoney and Donald Garner and continues to be a leading organization in hosting events and providing opportunities that inspire youth.

Youth Summit “It’s important that I recognize that there were people who helped me along the way. So should you. What I don’t want you to do is walk out of here and forget and allow the words that have been spoken to you to fall on deaf ears,” Jones said. At Saturday’s namesake event, Jarrod Speaks served as the keynote speaker. After a series of warm-up and icebreaker activities, he encouraged the youth to become leadersintheir communities. Students said they really enjoyed the summit, speaking about the positive impact it had on them. “It was really, really great. I like how they had many different types of things likes speeches and then step and then rapping … It was said many times, ‘Be who you want to be and no one can stop you from achieving the goal.’ It was very inspiring,” said 10-year-old sixth-grader Jayden Murray from The SEED School. “It was fun. It was nice talking to everyone and listening to everyone. I really enjoyed the DJ and I’m going to remember the poet. He was very inspirational and motivating. I plan on coming back,” said Seminole Middle School eighthgrader Brieanah Beauchamp. This year’s planning committee chairman was Robert Stephens III. He said he was motivated by the youth’s response to this year’s summit. “Without a doubt, the 6th annual summit was by far our best summit to date. When a student comes up and eagerly exclaims, ‘I’m so glad my mom made me come,’ you know you’ve done well,” Stephens said. The Summit was proudly sponsored by L.E.A.D Nation, Knight Foundation, City of Miramar, Broward College, MiamiDade College, Uber, Sunshine Health, Florida Virtual Schools and Trilogy Education Services. Partners included: Change Makers Academy, Urban League of Broward County Young Professional Network, Pampered Roots, Broward Young Black Progressives, Avanse Ansanm, Own Your Thrown, How

BCPS Receives Three Grants to Support School Safety Under the STOP School Violence Act By Cathleen Brennan Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to receive three recent grant awards from the U.S. Department of Justice. The combined total of the three grants is more than $1.3 million to support schoolsafety related programs across BCPS. The grants are authorized by the STOP School Violence Act and are intended to improve school security by reducing exposure to risks, preventing actions of violence, and recognizing and responding to violent acts. The three grant awards support the District’s focus on school security measures Districtwide, as safety and security remain the District’s highest priorities. Details on each of the grants are listed below. · STOP School Violence – Prevention and Mental Health Training Program Grant Award: $500,000 Through this grant, BCPS is expanding its partnership with Sandy Hook Promise to provide its Know the Signs violence prevention programs Districtwide by providing targeted support to approximately 55 secondary schools in the District. This includes training sessions for approximately 700 teachers and school personnel aimed at preventing student violence and approximately 215 student education sessions and awareness events, quarterly training for parents, families and community members regarding violence prevention. Start with Hello and Say Something are two of the Sandy Hook Promise Know the Signs programs being implemented by the District. · STOP School Violence – Threat Assessment and Technology Reporting

Program Grant Award: $379,346 Through this grant, BCPS will update training for schoolbased threat assessment teams, School Resource Officers (SROs) and school safety officers to conduct threat assessments, identify and report potential threats, and report data from threat assessments. In addition, improved safety and security policies, protocols and practices, and updated threat assessment training manuals and materials will increase the effectiveness of threat assessment teams. · U.S. Department of

Crump Exposes False Affidavits (Cont'd from FP) new video released this week by Attorney Crump shows the full story. Since Talley has come forward, others have presented similar stories. “Mr. Talley is just one of many citizens who have been wrongfully treated by the LRPD. The ones who were supposed to protect him from harm were the same people who lied on government documents, barged into his home with explosives, and caused him immense trauma,” Crump said. “Mr. Talley rightly refused to

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Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program Grant Award: $465,994 Through this grant, which was submitted in collaboration with Broward County, the District will enhance school video surveillance systems with analytic cameras. These ‘smart’ cameras, in addition to recording video, can also recognize unusual activity and provide realtime alerts to those monitoring the cameras. To learn more about these grants, visit www.bja.gov and www.cops.usdoj.gov.

let this injustice remain unknown. We will continue to speak truth to power for Mr. Talley and all others who have fallen prey to this heinous trend.” In recent years, a number of individuals in the Little Rock area have become victims of drug raids in which police enter homes on “no-knock” warrants, often with explosives. Talley was arrested August 10, 2017, by Little Rock police after a “noknock” drug raid permitted by a judge based on a false affidavit. Talley’s charges were later dropped, and many others who’ve come forward have also had their charges dropped. “So far we have been able to get four more people out of jail, in addition to Mr. Talley, and get their charges dropped. With the help of Attorney Laux, we will get the trumped-up charges dropped on the other 128 falsely accused brothers and sisters,” Crump said. “We must remember: Until all of us are free, none of us are free.” Talley has filed a lawsuit against the city and has also retained representation by Attorneys Crump and Laux. Talley’s case received national attention when it was covered in a Washington Post column, which revealed LRPD was “routinely violating the Fourth Amendment rights of Little Rock residents.” LRPD gained “no-knock” warrants and dangerous explosives easily, even though many of the raids proved unfruitful.

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Fashion Show Charitable Fundraiser set to dazzle in Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL- Join the Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for its spectacular fashion show fundraiser, Spotlighting Links to Couture: A Journey Through the Diaspora at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6 p.m. The runway event, produced by Ankara Miami, Inc. – creators of Florida’s Premier Fashion Week – will feature exquisite fashion and accessories for men and women from talented designers and couture boutiques, including 426 Calm Street, Adjanie, Britaché by Bri, Deborah Rose Designs, Wamuiru Couture and Ankara De-

lights Boutique. General admission will begin at 5:30 p.m. for a variety of pop-up shopping experiences. In its 44th year, the Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, is one of 288 chapters of The Links, Incorporated, which was founded on November 9, 1946 and is recognized as a leading notfor-profit service organization of more than 15,000 professional women of color committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. In conjunction with the or-

ganization’s philanthropic arm, The Links Foundation, Incorporated, the Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is presenting this must-attend fashion event to raise funds to benefit its community programming and scholarships given annually to deserving students in Broward

County. Get your tickets now! Be sure not to miss what will be the fashion charity event of the season! You are guaranteed to experience an electric show spotlighting the best and latest in designer wearable fashions from throughout the diaspora. From the opening scene to the

show’s finale, every seat will feel like a front row seat as the models present a world-class amazing production of a “Couture Fashion Event”. Come dressed to impress! The attire is culturally chic and runway ready. General admission begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 and may be purchased

at www.lpacfl.com or through members of the Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. For more information on the Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, visit www.linksfortlaudale.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @FLCLinksInc.

Inside a T ally: What ar lack Trump suppor ters thinking? Trrump rrally: aree B Black supporters “Why do you support Trump, given his offensive remarks, his silence on white nationalism, his Bollbacks of Obama-era policies? What makes an African American put on a MAGA hat? What in the world are these Black folk thinking?” By Lee Eric Smith, Tri-State Defender Memphis By now, no one should be surprised that Kanye West is a fan of President Donald Trump. It’s been months since he first posted a selfie wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap, so the surprise should be gone. And yet, there we were again Monday morning, talking about West and his red baseball cap after his appearance on Saturday Night Live and his most recent remarks about repealing the 13th Amendment. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

Coming Down to the Wire! (Cont'd from FP) the Polls after church and the League of Women Voters introduced a new initiative called, “Party at the Polls. #VoteTogether/Party at the Polls with the League of Women Voters of Broward County, a non-partisan political advocacy organization, has partnered with another non-partisan organization called Civic Nation, to create a new culture of community celebration and civic pride around voting. The first party was held on Satruday, October 27, in Miramar. The second Party at the Polls will be held at the Sunrise Civic Center on Sunday, November 4, from 3 p.m. through 6 p.m., and will feature free Ben &

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Jerry’s Ice Cream for all, as well as other treats, games, prizes and entertainment by the Gold Coast Banjo Band. General Election Day, Tuesday November 6, 2018, marks the day of the third and final “Party at the Polls”, hosted by the League. The party will be held in Pembroke Pines at Broward College South, in Building 48, at the east end of the campus, next to the student cafeteria, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free mini-sub sandwiches and other snacks & beverages will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Entertainment will include an open mic, music, games with prizes, as well as a photo booth. Families with children are encouraged to come. There will be a mock election

for those under 18 years of age. Although the idea behind the “Party at the Polls” is to encourage everyone to vote, anyone is free to attend and join in the celebration! Despite numerous activities and efforts by all, Democratic voters were trailing republican voters as of the posting of this article. Statewide data showed 1,097,151 republicans and 1,026,736 democrats had voted with a 70,415-republican lead. Hopefully, by the time this article is published and read, the gap would have closed, and the Donkey Team has significantly surpassed the other team. Certainly, it is too early to declare a winner. However, I must say, there is some concern as Florida democrats has been plagued with a 1% loss for the governor’s mansion for the last two election cycles. In the wake of bomb threats

targeting our former President and First Lady along with other prominent Black leaders, the lagging numbers is disturbing to me. It is my opinion that we should be experiencing some “righteous indignation.” This sort of manifestation of hate should not be acceptable to us. In response to it, we should demonstrate our indignations in the form of our voice—the vote! In view of what is happening, it begs the question, “Where is the Black pride we once possessed that celebrated our ancestral strength and love for one another — and all that is “good and Kind among us?” Where are all the things we once knew, at our core, and believed in as a community? Moreover, where are the people of (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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Celebrate SOS Children’s Village Florida 25th Anniversary Luncheon, Thursday, Nov. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Boca Raton Resort, 501 E. Camino Rd., Boca Raton, Fla. For more info call Shirley Vargas at (954) 794-0150. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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The community is cordially invited to attend a Free Legal Seminar, Friday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Judah Worship Word Ministries, 4441 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, Fla. Attorney Georgia Robinson of Robinson Law & Mediation guest speaker. Apostle W.L. Mitchell, senior pastor and overseer. For more info call (954) 791-2999.

League of Women Voters of Broward County, Fla. Let’s Party at the Polls to boost turnout: -Saturday, Nov. 4, at Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. - Tuesday, Nov. 6 Election Day, at Broward College, South Campus, 7200 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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Broward Health Supplier Diversity Business & Expo Health Expo, Friday, Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Rd. 84., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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Salvation Army of Broward County is seeking creative, talented applicants to bring it on during Job Fair, Friday, Nov. 2 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at 100 S.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Approximately 125 position need to be filled. For more info call (954) 524-6991. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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The Friends of the North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library will host its Fall Book Fair, Saturday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., in North Lauderdale, Fla. Items can be purchased individually: donated books, CD, DVDs, crafts, and other odds and ends are for sale. Sale are in cash. For more info contact Leona Mc-Andrews at (945) 722-9873.

Join us in celebrating the portraits of Artist Yvette Michele Wednesday, Dec. 5-9 at Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 318 N.W. 23 St., Miami, Fla. artblend. Artist Agency Booth 105 & 108 Spectrum Miami art show. 13th annual Ribbons for the Children Friday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m., at RIVA Residences Fort Lauderdale Luxury Owners' Lounge, 1180 N. Fed-eral Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of “Yellow Submarine” & White Album” with the Best Beatles Tribute Band The Wannabeatles, Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m., at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3900 N.W. 11 Pl., Lauderhill, Fla. For more info call (945) 7772055. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

The Town of Lake Park will host its inaugural Veterans Day Parade, Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m., at Town of Lake Park Clock Tower (Park Avenue and Seventh St.,) and head east down Park Avenue ending at Second St. For more info call (561) 840-0160 or visit www.lakeparkflorida.gov and The Town of Lake Park will cosponsor the 13th Annual Vets Day Car Show, Sunday, Nov. 11 at Kelsey Park, 601 Federal Hwy., Lake Park, Fla., hosted by Mike Scott. The Vets Day Car Show is open to all special interest vehicles, both early and late models. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the south entrance of Kelsey Park. For cost and additional info call (561) 840-0160 or visit www.lakeparkflorida.gov

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Collier City November events, at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. Ninth Ct., Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info (954) 357-7670. -Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. – Veterans Hot Spot. Veteran’s learn how to use a hotspot and T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network to increase access to information and technology. - Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Veterans Recording Session. Veterans will have to opportunity to share their memories of their memories of their military service, and have them recorded to be shared with others. - Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. - Me, My Family, and I. This course is desgined as an intorduction to online genelogy to help you learn vocabulary, get organized. - Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 p.m. - Family "Lit" Night. Light refreshment will be served. - Monday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. - Thankful Reminders.

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show along with Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina & National Marine Provisions present the Yacht Chef Competition and Wine enthusiast Award for best Yacht Chef, Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina, 2301 S.E. 17 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Yard Sale

Wilton Manors is pleased to announce that the City will be hosting its Annual Island CityWide Yard Sale, at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors. Fla. The Yard Sale is the second Saturday of November 2018 through March 2019 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For space reservations at Hagen Park and additional info call (954) 390-2115 or (954) 390-2130.

Greetings, I am proud to announce, NoMoreMilesWalk, the documentary about the Broward County bailiff, Roger DeHart, who walked from Fort Lauderdale to our nation’s capital to raise awareness about human trafficking, will screen at the 33rd Annual Fort Lauderdale Int’l Film Festival on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m., at the Savor Cinema. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate this truly great man. All the best Joe Pisciotta www.madridstreetfilms.com NoMoreMilesWalk T R A I L E R https://vimeo.com/272612827 For tickets visit... http://www.fliff.com/movies/slip-up-no-moremiles-walk-shorts-fliff-2018/

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The Fort Lauderdale Kidney Walk is an opportunity for patients, families, friends, and corporations to come together to support the 26 million Americans affected by chronic kidney disease and raise awareness about early detection and the need for organ donation, Saturday, Nov. 11 registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m., at Nova South-eastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info contact Sav-anna Lanza at (407) 984-7325 or visit www.kidneywalk.org

DIXIE COURT REUNIION Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 306 W. Dixie Court Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33311

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- City of Lauderhill Chess Club, Free event and refreshments, players of all ages and skills levels are welcome. Every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lauderhill’s Historical Museum located in Wally Elfers Park, 1080 N.W. 47 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla. For additional info call (954) 730-4230. - Mayor Richard J. Kaplan’s Farewell Tribute Concert,, Free Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., at Central Broward Regional Park, 3800 N.W. 11 Pl., Lauderhill, Fla. For more info call (954) 777-2055. - Lauderhill Slow Roll, Saturday, Nov. 17 registration at 9 and Roll Out at 10 a.m., at John Mullin Park, 2000 N.W. 55 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla. For time additional info call (954) 730-3080. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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Tri-Rail presents South Florida’s Kids Got Talent. Calling all talented kids singer Audition, Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. To schedule your audition by Wednesday, Nov. 14 call (954) 446-0813. For more info, visit tri-rail.com

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Nica Production presents first ever cultural Experience in West Palm Beach Goombay Splash, Saturday, Nov. 10 from 2 to 10 p.m., at Dan Callaway Tate Recreation, 1420 W. 10 St., Riviera Beach, Fla. For cost and additional info call (626) 755-3690 or (626) 7553692. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Event Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporate, Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter, Hosts Family Game Day Monday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m., at American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fla. For cost and additional info go to info@zetaalphalambda.org

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The South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites school-ages students and our community at large to participate in the Minds Over Matter 4 Life! event, Thursday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Hallandale High School, 720 N.W. Ninth Ave., Hallandale, Fla. Featured speaker Ben McNamee. For additional info call (954) 2285160. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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If you are a Lauderhill resident and veteran and would like to be recognized at the City of Lauderhill’s 2018 Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by Commissioner M. Margaret Bates on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m., at Veterans Park (7600 NW 50th St. in Lauderhill), please email your biography & contact information to Julie Boukhari.. Individuals who would like to be honored this year should not have been honored at a previous year’s ceremony in Lauderhill & must submit a biography (to include 1-2 paragraphs of your military background and 1 paragraph personal information) to Julie Boukhari in Administration no later than Monday, Oct 22, 2018 2018. Biographies can be emailed to Julie or hand delivered to City Hall (5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.). For more information regarding the City of Lauderhill’s 2018 Veterans Day Ceremony, please call (954) 777-2043. All are welcome to attend this year’s Celebration.

JC Penny has partnered with the career service center at Broward College and Nova Southeastern University for a college Suit Up event, Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m., at JC Penny at Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Ste 900, Plantation Fla. The first students to receive Sephora inside JCPenny and JCPenny Salon Giveaway while supplies last. For additiional info contact Carter English, JCPenny Corporate Communication & Public Relations ccenglis@jcp.com

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* Rock Fest 80's, Sunday, Nov. 10-11 at Miramar Amphitheater, Miramar, Fla. * Doing Business With Miramar Fire-Rescue, every Wednesday from 7 to 11:30 a.m., at 14801 S.W. 27 St., Miramar, Fla. For more info call (954) 602-4802. * Free Business Mentoring at Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Plaza, Miramar, Fla. Appointments available through Broward Score: www.broward.score.org * Small Business Assistance in Miramar, the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at Youth Enrichment Center, 7000 Miramar, Fla. Appointment recommended. For more info call Richard Hughes at (945) 602-3267. * Halloween at River Run Park, Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m., at River Run Park, 9400 Miramar Blvd. * The City of Miramar proudly host its Veterans Day Ceremony, Sunday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., at Veteran's Memorial Park, S.W. 64 Ave. & S.W. 33 St., Miramar, Fla. * iSaludo a Panama!, Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6 to 10 p.m., at Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Pl., Miramar, Fla. * Early Voting Schedule for the General Election from NOW thru Sunday, Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Ciciv Center Plaza, Miramar, Fla. Free admission, live entertainment, food. For additional info call (954) 602-3143 or (305) 447-3700. * Taste of Miramar Free event, Friday, Nov. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m., at Miramar Town Center, 2300 Civic Center Pl., Miramar, Fla. *Commissioner Darline B. Riggs Turkey Giveway, Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 to 10 a.m., at Walmart, 1800 S. University Dr., Miramar, Fla. For Miramar Residents Only. 1 gift card per household, proof of Miramar residence required, limited quantity, first come, first served.

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Sand vs Dirt By Don Valentine Let me elucidate that Florida Gubernatorial candidate Tallahassee Andrew Gillum has no Federal or State charges of any kind pending. A quick summary: candidate Gillum received tickets to the play “Hamilton” via his brother from an old college friend. The friend was working as a lobbyist / undercover operative for the F.B.I. In addition, there was a separate discounted vacation to Costa Rica arranged via the same friend. This resulted in Mayor Gillum commenting and voting favorably on a local land project. In legal terms what took place is called “Quid Pro Quo”- “Favor for a Favor”.

In colloquial terms it is known as the “Hook Up”. Unless you’re an ingenue or neophyte, you know this type of compromise happens at some level in your life and throughout man’s history. Recall the “Barter System”. The Eagles lead singer, Glenn Frey, put it best in his song “Smuggler’s Blues”: “it happens every day from the office of the President right down to me and you”. Now imagine how much “Dirt” would be found on President Trump’s administration with just a minimum of digging, compared to looking for sand on Gillium. Just look at the nepotism angle of having your Son in law and Daughter employed as “Senior White House Advisors”.

Healthcare in 2018 looms as a major national issue, which will determine how Americans will vote for a candidate. The Democrats and President Obama were correct, when they implemented the (ACA) Affordable Care Act. There were many problems in executions with the ACA, but 15 million additional Americans were able to get health Insurance coverage, who were denied earlier. Once President Obama left office, the ACA has become more popular, and the pre-existing provision has Republican states putting ballot initiatives as amendments to expand health care programs. The provision for preexisting conditions has become one of the major issues in the 2018 mid-term election. “It also has become a focal point in numerous governors’ races. The election-day push in conservative leaning states for one of the main aspects of the Obama’s health care law has surprised many Republican lawmakers after they spent years attacking it,” says Paul Waldman, reporter of the Washington Post. The Republicans have tried to repeal the ACA at least 60 or 70 times, and as there are only 8 days left before the election many of the Republicans starting with Trump is changing their tunes. Some would call this lying and fabricating the truth, but the Republicans consider this good politics. There is no shame in the Republicans game, so making a 360 degree change near the end of the midterm election proves they cannot be trusted. Integrity and trust is not something that is high on the Republicans’ list of the right things to do. “President Trump's leap in the election year fight over (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

The Real White Man’s Burden By Matthew Johnson It is unfortunate that in the 21st century we are still subjected to the kind of propaganda that positions white people (men in particular) as the chosen ones of history and, indeed, the future. It’s no secret that white nationalism is resurgent under Trump, who recently identified himself as a “nationalist” as opposed to someone who cares about all the world’s citizens. It is far from a stretch to assume that this was a signal to his base and that the only reason he left out the word “white” is because even he’s not prepared to go that far — at least not yet. His far-right supporters likely got the message, and some do not even bother with coded language — e.g. the Rise Above Movement or the Proud Boys — while others hide behind a pseudo-intellectual veneer. Racist views have become so mainstream that even a black teenager shamelessly dis(Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

Bombs and Bullets in Babylon By Lucius Gantt

President Trump, please don’t be the only President in modern history not to release his taxes. There was no dirt for Presidents Eisenhower, J.F.K., Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, G.H.W. Bush, Clinton, G.W. Bush or Obama.

Republicans Change the Even As Voter Script and Now Support Registration Soars, Voter Obama-Care By Roger Caldwell

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Is your state working to increase accessibility to the By Robert P. Alvarez Highly charged midterm elections are just around the corner, and experts are predicting record-high midterm voter turnout. But millions of U.S. citizens are being systematically inhibited — either blatantly or covertly — from casting votes this November. Voter suppression is real, and it’s very likely happening in your state. Your fellow Americans — and maybe you — are being denied the most fundamental right citizens of a democratic republic have: the right to elect those who govern. If that doesn’t have you up in arms, it should. One state with a particularly expansive history of voter suppression is Florida, where one out of five AfricanAmerican adults can’t vote due to disenfranchisement. This November, Floridians will vote on whether to restore the right to vote to 1.5 million people affected by permanent felony disenfranchisement. Doing so would send a powerful message to the rest of the country, as Florida accounts for nearly half of the U.S.’s permanently disenfranchised population. Meanwhile, a different mechanism of voter suppression threatens the legitimacy of the governor’s race in Georgia, where candidate for governor — and current secretary of state — Brian Kemp is reportedly behind the stalling of 53,000 voter applications. Among those, 70 percent belong to Black voters. (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

Politically Correct, or Perfectly Civil “…what is wrong with being “politically correct” if it means being perfectly civil, informed, and mindful of others. If African American people say that blackface is offensive, it’s not a big deal, Megyn. It’s offensive. Whether you know the history or not, if members of a group say something is wrong, why not accept it?…” By Julianne Malveaux At this writing, Megyn Kelly is off the air at NBC. After her horridly vapid statement saying she didn’t see anything wrong with blackface, she apologized the next day and even invited journalist Roland Martin on to take her to school. Roland did a brilliant job in explaining the history of blackface and the way it demeans African American people, and it was great that he had the opportunity to educate, not only his odious host but also the millions who watch Megyn Kelly daily. So, Kelly tearfully apologized, and she listened to Roland and television commentator Amy Holmes as they talked about race. But does Kelly “get” (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

By Larry Elder Add late-night comic Trevor Noah to the list of ill-informed lefties who consider voter identification a “racist” demand intended to “suppress” the Black vote. “Isn’t it interesting,” Noah said, “how every time Republicans create a voting restriction, it just so happens to disproportionately affect people of the brown-brown? ... Let’s be honest, you don’t have to say who you’re targeting to target someone. You just have to know which rules are likely to hit them the most.” Noah echoes the sentiment of thenAttorney General Eric Holder, who in 2014 characterized the call for voter ID laws as an example of “pernicious” racism. Last week, MSNBC’s Chris Matthews told Holder’s successor, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, that Republicans push voter ID laws to “screw the African-American voter.” Lynch responded: “Yes, yes — and it’s nothing new. ... This is a historical issue. It’s a current issue. And it’s only history because it happened to somebody else, not because it could never happen again. That’s what’s happening now.” Former Vice President Joe Biden called Trump’s assertion that millions of people voted illegally in the 2016 election a “flat lie.” But Biden did not stop there. The Republican support for voter ID, he said, was all about suppressing minority votes: “It’s what these guys are all about, man. Republicans don’t want working-class people voting. They don’t want black folks voting.” Last year, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., denounced “racist voter ID laws and voter suppression tactics (that) sprout like weeds all

I told you what was happening and you read it. You called me crazy and said this column was pathetic! My condolences go out to all persons who received mailed bombs, who were shot in their place of worship and all people that were killed in recent unwarranted and heinous attacks by deranged and wicked perpetrators. Devilish acts of violence have become more and more commonplace in America. United States citizens and communities have become more divided and more volatile because haters, bigots, racists, supremacists and nationalists have been given a figurative green light to hurt innocent law abiding people they disagree with. Ever since the election of President Donald Trump, closet klansmen, new age Nazis and hostile haters feel emboldened. They feel they can realize their most satanic thoughts and dreams. They think they can do what they want to do and say what they want to say. I know good people are afraid. God fearing people are hesitant to visit synagogues, temples, mosques, churches and other places of worship. Business and political people are cautious when opening their mail. Americans of all colors and creeds worry about walking their own neighborhood streets in broad day light! Difficult days are not coming, bad days have been here since colonial days, since slavery days, since Jim Crow days and since civil rights days! Good people have to pay attention to God’s signs that reveal what is going on and they have protect themselves, their families and their communities at all times! Most Pastors, Preachers, Priests, Imams and Ministers refer to themselves as men and women of God. OK, then act like it! Men and women of God don’t fear modern day devils. Men and women of God are religious shepherds that do all they can to protect God’s sheep. Men and women of God protect their flock! God always sends his servants to deliver his Godly messages to the people. Even if you don’t like the messengers you must accept and appreciate the messages. It’s election time and voting is extremely important. Get out and cast your ballots. (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

A City Overcrowded Population and now Overwhelmed Story by Dr. P. L. Wright Ph.D.

One of the most reliable measures of a community’s economic vitality is convenient access to full-service banking. Regardless of whether a community is urban, suburban or rural, both consumers and local businesses rely on brick and mortar bank branches for a wide array of products and services. New research that measures how well banks serve communities found that America’s access to banking expanded from 2015 to 2017 – except when it comes to more than 53 million Black and Latinix consumers or others with low incomes or less education.

In Miami, Florida it is the gateway to enter the United States of America from Cuba, Mexico, Texas, and California and these immigrants are arriving in the thousands from many other countries due to the dilemma in their origin country. The dilemma in America, their new country is that many of them do not seem to want to assimilate themselves in the new culture of rules, laws and the language of the new country to accommodate the native Americans peacefully. How can any of these cities in the United States sustain as many other populous as those who wish to come here? How can they be afforded decent housing, food, and other necessities unless the native Americans must share part of the benefits that they have already earned, like social security, disability and Food Stamps thus creating a financial dilem-ma? Miami is already so overcrowded that it takes at least 30minutes to an hour in overwhelmed traffic to get to anywhere in or out of the city. Transportation has become so inaccessible for so many of the population now living in the city. The language barrier has made it even more difficult and unbearable for all citizens in Miami to function. those persons who are natives of Miami, Florida are now extremely isolated due to the language bar-

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The State of Lending in Communities of Color: Over 53 million consumers unbanked or underbanked, CRA at risk after 41 Years By Charlene Crowell

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CFUL to lead Peace Walk to the Polls this Saturday Make sure your voice is heard this election ORLANDO, FL – With the goal of encouraging Pine Hills residents to take an active role in their community and the democratic process, the P.O.W.E.R. Movement will be leading a Peace Walk to the Polls on Saturday, November 3, 2018 starting at 9 am. The walk will begin at WellCare (6801 W. Colonial Drive) and participants will walk 0.8 miles to the Hiawassee Public Library (7391 Colonial Drive) to cast advance ballots in the midterm elections. Following voting (10 a.m.), the Hiawassee Public Library will be hosting an open house for the community, allowing individuals to learn about the many free resources available to them. “As Americans, we are fortunate to live in a democracy where every citizen has the right to express himself or herself at the ballot box and as a community organization, the onus is on us to ensure that as many individuals as possible have the opportunity to do so,” said Glenton Gilzean Jr., President and CEO of the Central Florida Urban League. “Regardless of political affiliation, we want to ensure that as many people as possible are excited and motivated to cast their ballots on or before November 6.” Since the Positive Outreach, Wellness and Enrichment Resources (P.O.W.E.R.) Movement’s inception in January, the initiative has worked diligently to raise awareness and curb gun violence in Pine Hills. Over the past nine months, hundreds of residents have participated in P.O.W.E.R. Movement activities, such as the weekly peace walks and monthly community forums. This event is being hosted as part of #VoteTogether, a national initiative to bring together fami-

lies, friends and neighbors in celebration of civic engagement and the act of voting. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a non-partisan, grass roots organization that fights for common sense gun laws and promotes gun safety as well as the Hiawassee Public Library are partners in this initiative.

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A Proud Paper For A Proud People he really showed it tonight. He made some tough catches. There were situations where some of the balls I couldn’t lead him, I had to throw them on his back shoulder, things like that, and he came up with them all. So, DeVante played a heck of a game and he deserves it.” Now the Dolphins have reached the midpoint of the

season, and it looks like the Patriots are still going to dominate and win the AFC East. Currently at 5-2 and in first place, the Patriots are on a 4 game winning streak, after starting the season 1-3. At 4-4, the Dolphins are in second place with the Jets in third at 3-5. The Dolphins come back home and have a rivalry game

against the Jets November 4. With that huge loss against the Texans, it’s now time to be a bit more concerned. If the Dolphins lose Sunday they will be tied at 4-5 with the Jets. The race to the NFL playoffs is a marathon not a sprint,but it does no good to have a hot start and miss the playoffs. The Dolphins are not out of it, but they

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started the season 3-0, and are currently 1-4 in their last 5 games. Everything that could go wrong went wrong on Thursday. On Offense the Texans put on a clinic not only running the ball with ease, but also passing the ball with no problems. The Texans star quarterback of the future Deshaun Watson played sensationally, completing 16 of 20 passes for 239 yards and 5 touchdowns, while former Dolphin Lamar Miller ran the ball for 133 yards and a touchdown for good measure. The Texans top two receivers Will Fuller and DeAndre Hopkins had a total of 206 passing yards (124 for Fuller and 82 for Hopkins). It was a close game in the first half with the Texans leading 14 to 10, and in the second half all hell broke loose. Head Coach Adam Gase was not pleased with the team’s efforts. “It was not good on defense. I mean they did whatever they wanted.” He had thoughts on the offensive side of the ball also, “On offense, we had opportunities early that we could possibly have taken advantage of, at least keep it a back and forth game. We missed out. Then we had the one turnover that gave them a short field, which was not what we needed. I mean that’s what hurt us more than anything. If we wanted to get in that kind of game, we couldn’t make any mistakes.” The dolphins were pretty much stagnant on offense, one passing and rushing touchdown with 3 field goals. Their only touchdown pass came from receiver Danny Amendola, running back Kenyan Drake caught the pass and had a rushing touchdown. The Texans defense were able to step up and running back Kenyan Drake to 58 rushing yards and running back Frank Gore to 53 rushing yards. DeVante Parker had a monster game with 134 yards receiving on only 6 catches. Afterwards Brock weighed in on DeVante’s monster game, “It was great, and you know what? It was by no surprise. Just talking to DeVante (Parker) all week, I had a feeling he was going to have a big game. He was hungry to get out there on the field and

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ARIES-This week you need to balance keeping your eyes on the heavens and your head here on earth. Much work needs to be done before you can accomplish the task before you. If you let yourself, you can get a lot done this week. I reward myself with high opinions of myself. 18, 21, 30

LIBRA-You start the week feeling peaceful and wise. Discussions with a close friend may reveal the source of your inner freedom in a very tangible way. I let go of the old in order to make room for the new. 16, 28, 29

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www.thewestsidegazette.com (Continued from FP) an attempt by whites to terrorize blacks into giving up plans for a new school. (photograph unavailable) January 23, 1957 Montgomery, Alabama Willie Edwards Jr., a truck driver, was on his way to work when he was stopped by four Klansmen. The men mistook Edwards for another man who they believed was dating a white

A Proud Paper For A Proud People woman. They forced Edwards at gunpoint to jump off a bridge into the Alabama River. Edwards’ body was found three months later. 1959 April 25, 1959 Poplarville, Mississippi Mack Charles Parker, 23, was accused of raping a white woman. Three days before his case was set for trial, a masked mob took him from his jail cell, beat him, shot him and threw him in the Pearl River.

September 25, 1961 · Liberty, Mississippi Herbert Lee, who worked with civil rights leader Bob Moses to help register black voters, was killed by a state legislator who claimed self-defense and was never arrested. Louis Allen, a black man who witnessed the murder, was later also killed. April 9, 1962 · Taylorsville, Mississippi Cpl. Roman Ducksworth Jr., a military police officer stationed in Maryland, was on leave to visit his sick wife when he was ordered off a bus by a police officer and shot dead. The police officer may have mistaken Ducksworth for a “freedom rider” who was testing bus desegregation laws. September 30, 1962 · Oxford, Mississippi Paul Guihard, a reporter for a French news service, was killed by gunfire from a white mob during protests over the admission of James Meredith to the University of Mississippi. April 23, 1963 · Attalla, Alabama William Lewis Moore, a postman from Baltimore, was shot and killed during a one-man march against segregation. Moore had planned to deliver a letter to the governor of Mississippi urging an end to intolerance.

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June 12, 1963 Jackson, Mississippi Medgar Evers, who directed NAACP operations in Mississippi, was leading a campaign for integration in Jackson when he was shot and killed by a sniper at his home.

September 15, 1963 · Birmingham, Alabama Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley were getting ready for church services when a bomb exploded at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, killing all four of the school-age girls. The church had been a center for civil rights meetings and marches. September 15, 1963 · Birmingham, Alabama Virgil Lamar Ware, 13, was riding on the handlebars of his brother’s bicycle when he was fatally shot by white teenagers. The white youths had come from a segregationist rally held in the aftermath of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing. 1964 January 31, 1964 · Liberty, Mississippi Louis Allen, who witnessed the murder of civil

rights worker Herbert Lee, endured years of threats, jailings and harassment. He was making final arrangements to move north on the day he was killed. March 23, 1964 Jacksonville, Florida Johnnie Mae Chappell was murdered as she walked along a roadside. Her killers were white men looking for a black person to shoot following a day of racial unrest. (photograph unavailable) April 7, 1964 · Cleveland, Ohio Rev. Bruce Klunder was among civil rights activists who protested the building of a segregated school by placing their bodies in the way of construction equipment. Klunder was crushed to death when a bulldozer backed over him.

May 2, 1964 · Meadville, Miss. Henry Hezekiah Dee and Charles Eddie Moore were killed by Klansmen who believed the two were part of a plot to arm blacks in the area. (There was no such plot.) Their bodies were found during a massive search for the missing civil rights workers Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner. June 21, 1964 · Philadelphia, Miss, (Read full article on the web at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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

Reverend Jimmy L. English PASTOR WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................................................. 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School ........................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday (Prayer Service & Bible Study) ............................... 7:30 a.m. Saturday (Women Bible Study) ............................................................ 8 a.m. "Baptized Believers working together to do the will of God"

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.

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

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

Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Noonday Service .................................. 12:00-12:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ............................................ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................... 7:00 p.m. Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship. Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!

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

Bishop Will Brantley WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................................................... 8 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday School ..................................................................................... 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (Prayer Service) ............................................................................ 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Bible Study) ................................................................................ 7:30 p.m. Friday (Alter Prayer) .................................................................................... 6:00 p.m. "But the hour cometh, and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him." "God is spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." John: 4-23-24

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

Rev. Dr. William Calvin Haralson, Pastor

Harris Chapel United Methodist Church Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div

SERVICES Sunday School .................................................................................. 10:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................................................ 11:00 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) ............................................................... 7:30 p.m.

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

E-MAIL:stanley.melek@flumc.org 2351 N.W. 26th Street Oakland Park, Florida 33311 Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520

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Mount Calvary Baptist Church

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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. Email infor@mthermonftl.com

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. (712)432-1500 Access Code296233#

Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church 2551 N.W. 22nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 P.O. BOX 122256, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (954) 733-3285 * Fax: (954) 733-9231 Email: mountnebobaptist@bellsouth.net

Rev. Danny L. McKenzie, Sr. Senior Pastor WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY Sunday .............................................................................. 7:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School .................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Night Bible Study .............................................................. 7:00 p.m. Fifth Sunday ..................................................................................... 10:00 a.m.

"Reaching Our World One Person At A Time"

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

Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship Service .............................................................................. 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................................................... 10:00 a.m. Communion Service (1st Sunday) ......................................................................... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ........................................................................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................................................... 7:00 p.m. Saturday (2nd & 4th) Christian Growth & Orientation .................................. 8:30 a.m. But be doers of the Word - James 1:22 nkjv - “A Safe Haven, and you can get to Heaven from here”

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Obituaries James C. Boyd Funeral Home BERRIAN Funeral services for the late Sister Betty Jean Berrian - 81 were held October 27 at Emanuel Abundant Life Christian Ministries, Inc., with Bishop Allen Dennard officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. MCBRIDE Funeral services for the late Kenneth Edward McBride, Jr. - 41 were held October 27 at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church with Bishop L. L. Ward officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens(Central). WILLIAMS Funeral services for the late Pastor Stanley R. Williams - 62 were held October 27 at The Word of the Living God Ministry Apostle Dr. John L. Mohorn, Jr. officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central).

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.

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

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

Rev. Cal Hopkins. M.Div) Senior Pastor/Teacher

The WITNESS of “The WILL” Sunday Worship Experiences ................................................................ 7:45 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ................................................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Night Triumph {Prayer, Praise and Power} Prayer Meeting ................................................................................................................ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study ........................................................................................................................ 7:30 p.m. We STRIVE to PROVIDE Ministries that matter TODAY to Whole Body of Christ, not only the Believers, but also for those stranded on the “Jericho Road”! “Celebrating over 85 Years of FAITH and FAVOR! Come to the WILL ... We’ll show You the WAY: Jesus the Christ!”

McWhite's Funeral Home HOPPER Funeral services for the late George Hopper, Jr. - 83 were held October 27 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Ray officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery Central. KIDD Funeral services for the late Clifford George Kidd - 92 were held October 28 at Lauderhill SDA Pastor Lester Elliott officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

PIERRE Funeral services for the late Adilyn Hannah Pierre were held October 27 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Courtney Fraser officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. WALKER Funeral services for the late Leahnora C. Walker - 98 were held October 27 at Merrill United Methodist Church Rev. Williams officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. WILLIAMS Funeral services for the late Rickie Lavon Williams - 59 were held October 27 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Vandy Prophet officiating.

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Funeral Home BARR Funeral services for the late Dorothy G. Barr - 72 were held October 27 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Rev. Vicki Flournoy officiating. Interment: Burial at Sea – The Atlantic Ocean. GARNER Funeral services for the late Doris Jean Garner – 78 were held October 27 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship center with Dr. James B. Darling, Jr officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. LEWIS Funeral services for the late John Wesley Lewis – 71 were held October 27 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship center with Dr. rev. Shafter E. Scott officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. POPE Funeral services for the late Rosa Mae Pope – 74 were held October 27 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy English officiating. Interment: Sunset memorial Gardens.

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Birmingham, Civil Rights and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Race By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent

Alabama’s Jefferson County’s largest city is Birmingham and Sheriff Mike Hale and his family share a long history with the county and city whose name is forever linked with the struggle to gain civil rights in this country. As Jefferson County’s current sheriff, Hale, a Republican, who is seeking reelection, was

recognized as “Crime Stopper of the Year” and has been credited with creating a new crimefighting unit designed to crack down on criminals throughout the county. However, Sgt. Mark Pettway, a Democrat opposing Hale on the Nov. 6 ballot, sees the environment differently than his current boss. “The department, until last year, was under a federal consent decree because of its unfair hiring and promotion practices

and I’ve seen a lot of that during my tenure here,” said Pettway, who has worked in the County Sheriff’s Department for 18 years. The consent decree was issued as part of a 1970s-era consolidated lawsuit that alleged the County, City of Birmingham, Sheriff’s Department, and the Personnel Board of Jefferson County discriminated against Blacks and women in their hiring and promotions.

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Birmingham and the Jefferson County Personnel Board, which provides employment services for the county and cities, were ultimately released from their decrees. Last year a U.S. District Judge finally released the Sheriff’s Department from the decree. “Still,” Pettway said, “not much has changed,” which is the primary reasons he’s campaigning for election as Sheriff. If elected, Pettway will be the

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Tusk egee combat pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Dr Tuskegee Dr.. Harold Brown, inspired middle and high school children from Miami-Dade County public schools

Dr. Harold H. Brown, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret), one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, receives honorary proclamations at the Tuskegee Airmen Rise Above Exhibition presented by Carnival Corporation. MIAMI — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company,

recently presented an inspirational tribute to the legendary Tuskegee Airmen with a traveling exhibit called “Rise

Above” held at the Miami-Opa Locka Airport. Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Harold Brown, a 94year-old former Tuskegee combat pilot,shared his unique experiences as a fighter pilot with middle and high school students from Miami-Dade County public schools. The students also witnessed flights of a fully re-stored World War II-era P-51C Mustang with the unique red tail paint scheme that was a hallmark of the Tuskegee Airmen and a screening of the film “Rise Above” in a mobile panoramic theater. The Tuskegee Airmen were the U.S. military’s first AfricanAmerican pilots, navigators, bombardiers and support personnel, known for their extraordinary skill and courage during World War II. The success and dedication of the Tuskegee Airmen in the Civilian Pilot Training Program and U.S. Army Air Corps (predecessor to

first African American sheriff in Jefferson County history. “It didn’t get any better. We’re still not where we should be and after watching other activists in action, I decided it was time for me to rise up and do something,” Pettway said. “That Birmingham, Alabama still resembles in some “This is a very important ways its racist history should historical election and and be alarming to residents and it’s an opportunity for voters,” Pettway said. change. It’s a chance for us (Read full story at: to have a seat at the table www.thewestsidegazette.com) where we can make those changes and where the hiring practices can be better for people of color and for women and where a [minority] can say, ‘hey, I can be Sheriff one day, too.’” Sgt. Mark Pettway, Democrat, running for Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama.

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educators and student leaders together to work on programs to prevent substance abuse and conflict, and to foster greater understanding of cultural diversity and enhance positive school environments. More than 260 students from 40 middle and high schools throughout Broward County attended the 2018 Teen Summit, held at Pompano Beach High School and organized by Kimberly Young-Oliveras, Peer Counseling, Character Education & Prevention Liaison Coordinator for DPI. The students who attended are participants in their schools’ Diversity, Prevention & Intervention and Peer Counseling programs. “The mission of the Summit is to empower our youth to effect positive change in their school and communities,” said Young-Oliveras. “Students participated in engaging breakouts sessions provided by Diversity, Prevention & Intervention and other outside district supports, including Hanley Foundation. These breakouts students help to build the foundation and provide resources for students to create a platform for prevention throughout their school community.” Hanley Foundation, established more than 30 years ago by Mary Jane and Jack Hanley, is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to give hope to individuals, families and communities affected by substance use disorders. The Foundation provides programming and grant support throughout Florida for advocacy, prevention, education and access to quality addiction treatment. The organization’s prevention programming is available to schools, churches and community groups through grant funding provided by the Florida Department of Children and Families, office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. “At this exciting and innovative summit, students learned about available substance abuse and conflict prevention concepts,” said Diamond Howard, Regional Prevention Coordinator for Hanley Foundation in Broward County, who attended the summit on behalf of the Foundation with Prevention Specialists Amanda Aiken, Michelle Duret and LaQueda Lewis, as well as East Coast Regional Prevention Coordinator Kathryn Grace. They presented the Alcohol Literacy Challenge (ALC) to students and provided an overview of ALC and the Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) programs to teachers. The 90-minute ALC program is designed to correct erroneous beliefs about the effects of alcohol, decreasing positive and increasing negative expectancies. These shifts in expectancies have been shown to predict lower levels of alcohol use. ALC also demonstrates to students the advertising and marketing formula’s alcohol companies use to market to younger users. LST is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence by targeting the major social and psychological factors that promote the initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors. This comprehensive program provides adolescents and young teens with the confidence and skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations.

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WHY VOTE On November 6? “We have this treasure in earthen vessels” Middle Passage Slavery Reconstruction VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION Emancipation Proclamation Plessy vs. Ferguson Amendments 13, 14, 15 Anti-Lynching Movement “Ain’t I A Woman” WHY VOTE? “hard pressed, yet not crushed” Time Served #CourtsMatter Courage Trayvon Martin Can’t Korean War Brown vs. Board of Education Baby Boomers Emmett Till Rosa Parks The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Vietnam War Malcolm X 1963 March on Washington Baynard Rustin WHY VOTE? “perplexed, but not in despair” Faith Voter Purging Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Civil Rights Act of 1964 Civil Rights Act “Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired” Voting Rights Act of 1965 “When they go low, we go high” Equality WHY VOTE? “persecuted, but not forsaken” Respect Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” Civil Disobedience Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Romans 8:28 Poor Peoples Campaign Every Vote Courts Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm WHY VOTE? “struck down but not destroyed” State Budget Voter ID Laws “I Am Somebody” Hope Early Voting Restriction Roots Protect Democracy Jackie Robinson Mary McLeod Bethune Wake Up-“Stay Woke” HIV 1st Amendment General Colin L. Powell Protect The Vote VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION GOD Family Community Country Genesis 50:20 Michael/Shantel/Tamir/Amadou/Tanisha/ I Am A Vessel Full Of Power! Heal the Land WHY VOTE? No 2nd Class Citizens “the excellence of His power” VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION “Make America Great Again” Black Farmers National Security HBCU’s The Census :IKQIT 8ZWÅTQVO Zora Neale Hurston Million Man March Second Chance Rosewood Somebody Can’t My Voice Reparations Maximum-Minimums Sentencing WHY VOTE? “hard pressed, yet not crushed” Grace Gore vs. Bush Freedom Ain’t Free Livable Wage = $15 Global Warming Band the Box #BlackLivesMatter I Am America Courts Congress State Legislatures WHY VOTE? “perplexed, but not in despair” “Weapons of Mass Distraction” Citizens United vs. FEC Voter Suppression – Voter 1LMV\QÅKI\QWV 4I_[ Voting Rights Restoration For All Immigration Reform The “New” Jim Crow Student Loans Predatory Lending Public Education Voter Suppression - Restriction on Early Voting WHY VOTE? “I believed and therefore I spoke” Bullying Soldiers When They Go Low, We Go Vote This and That Generation “Uncomfortable Places” )ЄWZLIJTM 0MIT\P +IZM Stand Your Ground Laws WHY VOTE? Restore My Vote Justice Jordan Davis Can’t Families Separated My City My Neighborhood Beloved Community Home GOD COURTS MATTER Grandmother Granddad Momma Daddy Brother Sister Make History Family #MeToo WHY VOTE? “that the excellence of the power maybe of God” Jury Duty Shelby v. Eric Holder Good Stewardship of A Blessing From God Hate “What Man Meant For Harm, God Means For Good” Emmanual 9 WHY VOTE? VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION “that same spirit of faith” Keeping It 100 Fake News I Am A Vessel Full Of Power and I Vote!

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Early voting numbers signal big turnout for midterms as Voter Suppression looms According to the New Y ork T imes, “ vote totals have increased York Times, “vote almost 200 percent at the same point since the last gubernatorial election.” Typically high turnout favors the Democratic P arty Party arty.. serts that Kemp is responsible for removing over 300,000 voters from Georgia’s voter rolls over two years. Palast’s team of experts includes statisticians and lawyers analyzing changes and re-movals from voter rolls across America. “What’s happening #GaGovRace right now might be a defining moment in the

Abrams would be the first African American female governor elected in history if she wins. (Photo: staceyabrams.com / Flikr) B y Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent In Georgia, close to three times the number of people who voted early during the last midterm election have voted early. The numbers went up over the first week of early voting in a state featuring one of the biggest races for governor in the U.S: Democrat Stacey Abrams vs. Republican Brian Kemp. Abrams would be the first African American female governor elected in history if she wins. Over 482,000 people have voted in Georgia in advance which included 92,000 on October 19 alone. According to the New York Times, “vote totals have increased almost 200 percent at the same point since the last gubernatorial election.” Typically high turnout favors the Democratic Party.

The news regarding record turnout predictions have collided with the news of voter suppression. Election officials in Kansas closed the only polling place in Dodge City. Latinos currently make up 60 percent of Dodge City’s population. Dodge City has only one polling site for 27,000 residents. An October 9th Associated Press report found around 53,000 people — nearly 70% of them African Americans — had their registrations placed in limbo because of some kind of mismatch with driver’s license or social security information. Tellingly, Abrams is running against an opponent who has had a hand in the details in making voting more difficult in the state. Greg Palast, a voter suppression expert who runs the Palast Investigative Fund, as-

brief history of our Democracy – it will be the 1st publicized, well understood and quantifiable rigged and stolen election in the deluge. They will point here and say this was the moment and it happened with little fanfare,” tweeted pollster Cornell Belcher about the Georgia race.

A coalition of advocacy groups has launched a lawsuit to block Georgia from enforcing the “exact match” requirement that could block over 50,000 votes in the state. The Campaign Legal Center and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law argued in the suit, which was filed in a federal district court on Thurs-

day, that the state’s “exact match” requirement violates the Voting Rights Act and the Firstand Fourteenth Amendments. The question a little over two weeks from Election Day is: Will high turnout be able to erase attempts at voter suppression.

Clar kA tlanta U niv ersity rreceiv eceiv es $100,000 gift to war ds Clark Atlanta Univ niversity eceives towar wards the D oses C. N or man, Sr ndo wment F und Fund Drr. M Moses Nor orman, Sr.. E Endo ndowment ATLANTA, GA GA.. – The Beta Psi 1923 Foundation is excited to announce the donation of $100,000 to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to establish the Dr. Moses C. Norman, Sr. Endowment Fund. Foundation Chairman, Bro. Bill Diggs and board members made the formal presentation to CAU President Dr. Ronald A. Johnson during halftime of the university’s 2018 home-coming football game at Panther Stadium as thousands of CAU students, faculty, and alumni witnessed this joyous occasion. The endowment is being established in honor of Clark alumnus, the late Bro. Dr. Moses C. Norman, Sr. Dr. Norman was a retired dean of Clark Atlanta University’s School of Education, former area superintendent in Atlanta Public Schools and the 33rd Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. As an undergraduate student, Bro. Dr. Norman became a member of the fraternity through Beta Psi Chapter in 1954. “He loved his calling, developing and nurturing leaders in the field of education, and he not only loved his students, but he modeled for us all the role of a servant leader in the higher education environment,” said Dr. Johnson, in a statement. Today’s gift was made possible through the hard work and generosity of the members of the Beta Psi 1923 Foundation in partnership with the Beta Psi Chapter’s 95th Anniversary Alumni Committee. Furthermore, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was also a major contributor towards the formation of the endowment fund. During the fraternity’s 80th Grand Conclave in New Orleans, 40th Grand Basileus Antonio Knox, Sr. acknowledged the fraternity’s enthusiastic support for this very worthwhile initiative by presenting a $10,000 check to foundation board member,

Bro. Raymond Johnson. Grand Basileus Knox stated, “Brother Norman was a true Omega Man, a legend, a giant, a man

that earned the highest praise while serving Omega for 62 years.” About Beta Psi 1923 Foun-

It will cost to #BringItHome (Cont'd from FP) from human characteristics drawn with a loving force into non- deceitful light, where the basis of ethics are honesty and integrity. I posed the following questions to candidate Andrew Gillum: what are you willing to pay for our votes? There is no monetary value. I’m asking what are you willing to sacrifice and give up to earn our vote. Mr. Gillum’s reply was one that voiced the concerns for others as well as for the future. “This race has never been about my name on the ballot — it’s about the faces I can’t call and the names I don’t know. It’s about a future where every child in Florida — my three children, children all across the state — have an opportunity to not just survive, but to thrive. We’re leaving it all on the field in this campaign, and we need people to vote like their lives

depend on it — because for so many of us, they do. There has to be, in my mind, some connection to the past history of the treatment of Black and minority people here in America, referring to an environment of hostility and disenfranchisement. Mr. Gillum, what has the recent mailing of bomb packages to those who seemed to have opposed Donald Trump done to your quest for being elected and where has it brought us as a country? “Our elected leaders are responsible for the tone they set and the rhetoric they use; those things have consequences. It’s impossible to separate the tone coming out of the White House from the dangerous actions we’re seeing across the country. We’ve never thought this race would be easy, but unfortunately, thanks to Congressman DeSantis and President Trump,

dation The Beta Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered on December 22, 1923 and was the first Greeklettered organization to be chartered on the campus of then Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University). Throughout the decades, Beta Psi Alumni have made tremendous contributions to all facets of our society. Founded in 2016, Beta Psi 1923 Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization with the expressed purpose of developing a legacy of financial support for matriculating students of Clark Atlanta University. From that very moment, Omega Men that matriculated through CAU from across the country have bonded together to raise funds for their beloved alma mater. For more information, visit: www.betapsi1923foundation.com

it’s gone even further in the gutter.” I proposed the same question to candidate for State Attorney Sean Shaw and Mr. Shaw’s reply was,” I am keenly and uniquely aware of the sacrifices that have been made so that African Americans like Andrew and myself can have the opportunity to lead two of Florida’s highest offices. I am proud of the progress that has been made, while recognizing that there is still more work to be done.” Mr. Gillum, your message of inclusion is one that resonates and offers hope. How will you continue that message as it pertains to doing business through state contracts justice reform and leveling the playing field for all of Florida? “We need a state that works better for everyone, including a justice system that reflects the diversity and lived experiences of everyday people in this state. For too long, too many have been shut out of the justice system, and I’ll fix that as Governor.” In this count down, to perhaps another historical moment in the history of America in general but Black people in particular, what will be your message for coming down the homestretch to bring this victory to fruition? Gillum continued, “If we vote, we win. It’s that simple. We can’t just Facebook or tweet about it — we need to put our vote on it. There’s too much at stake to sit at home on the couch, so get your friends and family out and let’s vote, Florida.” “We’re carrying a lot of hopes and dreams for a lot of other folks, and we just want to do right by them, you know, as much as we can,” said First Lady R. Jai Gillum. “I walk in the footsteps of giants. Men like my father, Leander Shaw Jr., this state’s first African American Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court who created a blueprint that I am honored to now follow.”— Sean Shaw’s comments