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Broward County makes history with official renaming ceremony of the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park By Charles Moseley A new chapter in Florida’s history was written on Aug. 6, 2016 during a special ceremony honoring two of Broward County’s very own civil rights icons with the renaming of John U. Lloyd Beach State Park to the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park. Hundreds of well-wishers, including members from the Mizell and Johnson families, attended an afternoon filled with nostalgic memories by those who once shared fun in the sun albeit during the days of segregation. During those days Dania’s “Colored Beach” was the only place where Blacks could enjoy some leisure time with their families on the eastern shores of Broward County. Lorraine Mizell, the niece of the late Dr. Von D. Mizell, had a particular connection with the day’s festivities as being one of the original groups of residents to join Dr. Mizell and Eula Johnson in the first “wade-in” by Blacks in 1961, in an attempt to desegregate Fort Lauderdale Beach, which had been designated for “whites only.” Mizell, 75, recalled the incident
describing the chain of events, as if it were just yesterday. “My sister Myrtis and me, along with two other college students participated in the first “Wade-In” in 1961. My uncle, Dr. Mizell and Mrs. Eula Johnson drove a group of us college students to Fort Lauderdale Beach. We all got out and Dr. Mizell told us to get in the water while he and Mrs. Johnson stood near on the beach. As we got in the water, whites nearby started staring at us. The whites that were in
The headlines blared almost non-stop. “Rev. William Barber Rattles the Windows, Shakes the DNC Walls,” NBC News said.
Community responds after boy offers to mow lawns to pay for school supplies Tyran Bell reached out on his mother’s Facebook page to look for mowing jobs to pay for school supplies.
WECT/Facebook WILMINGTON, N.C. — A 10-year-old turned to Facebook friends to help raise money, not for a charity, new toys or to go on a trip, but to pay for the most basic supplies to head back to school. His community has responded overwhelmingly. Tyran Bell used his mother’s Facebook account to ask her friends if he could mow lawns to earn money to buy his school supplies, WECT reported. Tyran got what he needed and then some. He has enough supplies for himself and is giving the surplus to the community. “I’m going to put them in bags and go around the community and pass them out
to whoever needs school supplies,” Tyran told WECT. The drive for Tyran has turned into a project to help other schools in the area. A1 Security Services, the business that started the supply drive for Tyran, is looking at donating the surplus of supplies that came in, contacting social workers to see what area schools need them. “You’ve got these kids going to school and they are going with other kids who have all their nice new school supplies to school and they show up with nothing,” A1 President Theresa Babb said. “They are starting the year badly there, plus you don’t want them to feel bad. Plus it’s like sending a carpenter out to work without a hammer.”
Pleading Our Own Cause
“May the Lord reward your work, and your wages be full from the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge.” Ruth 2:12 By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
Wade-In reenactment (Fourth of July, 1961) (Photo by Norman Edwards) the water got out. After about uncle told us to come out of the 10 minutes a police officer water.” showed up and briefly spoke (Cont'd on Page 11) with Dr. Mizell. Afterwards my
William Barber’s prophetic voice demands voting rights and justice for all By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA News Wire Contributor)
“The one being carried does not realize how far away the town is.” — Nigerian Proverb
“The Rev. William Barber dropped the mic,” The Washington Post marveled. And, “Americans who’d never heard of Rev. William Barber II won’t be able to forget him after last night,” said Ari Berman of the political website “The Nation.” Even celebrities were awed. “I’m an atheist and I’d go to Rev. William Barber’s church in a second,” King of Queens actor Patton Oswalt said. “Just to get levitated by his voice.” Barber hasn’t always held the national spotlight, but he’s never sought it out, either. As the president of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, Barber has worked in the trenches to deliver strong messages that oppose hate, violence and oppression. “We have always insisted that some issues are not left versus right, but right versus wrong. Racism is not a liberal or conservative issue,” Barber said. “Subverting democracy is not partisan. It is immoral. It’s just plain wrong.” According to Barber, N.C.’s voter suppression law that passed in the wake of the infamous 2013 Supreme Court Shelby County v. Holder decision, was a major culprit in subverting democracy in poor and Black communities. Earlier this summer, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Barber and the NAACP, the League of Women Voters and other groups that had filed suit on the day Governor Pat McCrory signed the law. “The decision exposed the racist intent of the extremist element of our government in North Carolina,” Barber said. “Just think of what that meant. It would have an effect on all the southern states and it would tip the scales in the election.” Based on the ruling, North Carolina voters will not have to show a voter ID in the state in November or in any future
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This past weekend here in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., history was revisited, celebrated and sealed with the stamp of love. As beachgoers walked through the sands of times remembering how it was and how, like the current of the sea, we were carried across oceans of waters to a harsh and barren land and yet with the comfort of God, “Our rough places were made smooth” and now a part of this place was named after some of us. I saw the eternal flames that burned and seared our place in history in the eyes of those family members whose names now are forever etched in time. Mizell, Johnson, Allen, Burrows Giles and Shirley. As their stories were told the essence of their struggles dance on the hot summer breeze like ‘no seeums’ biting you and making you pay close attention to the stories that were told; you couldn’t see them but you sure could feel them and the marks left by their bites were evidence of them being there. So too are our stories to some. (Cont'd on Page 7)
HIV rapidly becoming a disease of young people
Reverend William Barber, the president of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pa. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer) election, Barber said. “North Carolinians will enjoy the full scope of early voting opportunities previously available, and will not be denied needed safeguards to protect the ability to exercise the right to vote including the option of same day registration,” he said. Barber continued: “We know that this decision is a step closer to a freer, fairer electoral system in our state and in the nation. It is our duty to continue this fight until barriers based on race are swept away as ancient history. This is not a photo ID bill, this court ruled on the most sweeping, retrogressive voter suppression bill that we have seen since the 19th century and since Jim Crow and the worst in the nation since the Shelby decision.” Going forward, the fight must continue, he said. And, that’s just one reason why he accepted an invitation to speak at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in July. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Tacoma Action Collective leaders Jamika Scott, Jaleesa Trapp, Cana Caldwell, and Christopher Jordan discuss social protest and the erasure of Black people in the history of AIDS activism in the Global Village at the 2016 International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Freddie Allen) While all other demographics are in decline, more and more young people are being diagnosed with the disease. Globally, 11.8 million people ages 15-24 are currently living with HIV/AIDS, with this demographic also accounting for more than half of new infections. In the U.S., young Black, gay and bisexual men make up the largest population of people who are infected, and young women of color bear the largest burden of the disease among women in the U.S. Globally, adolescent and young women are fast becoming the most at risk: in Sub Saharan Africa, women ages 15 to 19 make up two-thirds of the population of infected adolescents. Despite these alarming numbers, we do a poor job reaching young people, preventing the disease in our population.
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Worse, we are an activist generation, who care deeply about social justice and human rights. Yet few of us have become energized or involved in the fight against AIDS. As a millennial, I have not seen a world without HIV/ AIDS, and yet it seems like a disease of the past—something terrible that happened to my parents and their friends in the '80s, not an issue that affects me. And for those of us active in other movements like feminism, LGBT and Black Lives Matter and interested in issues of all kinds—from poverty and hunger, to police brutality, trafficking, and mass incarceration—HIV/ AIDS is rarely on our radar, though it lies at the intersection of other issues. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com) MEMBER: National Newspaper Publishers Association ( NNPA), and Southeastern African-American Publishers Association (SAAPA) Florida Association of Black Owned Media (FABOM)
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Chantale Milord attributes “God’ “God’ss grace” for giving her the strength to succeed and help others do the same
Chantale Milord, CEO/founder of the Grace Leadership Preparatory Institutes, Inc. (in black vest); students and staff members gather for a photo opportunity. By Charles Moseley The old axiom which states, “It’s not where you’ve been, it’s where you’re going that counts,” accurately describes Chantale Milord’s life journey, a journey which has taken her from the brink of despair to serving as an inspiration to countless others. In 2005 Milord founded the Grace Leadership Preparatory Institutes, Inc. (GLPI), to help insure that children have an opportunity to pursue their dreams and fulfill their acade-
mic potential academically, culturally, and spiritually. GLPI is an accredited, private coeducational Pre K-12 college preparatory Christian institution in Opa-Locka, Fla. Their services include VPK, SAT/ACT prep, life skills, character development, financial literacy, adult education, and credit recovery and life management. The company also provides afterschool programs to children primarily living in Miami-Dade County. Her life story begins in her native country of Haiti,
ravaged by one natural disaster after another, in the most impoverished country in the western hemisphere. There she experienced untold hardships as a young girl, devoid of all the encouragement and nurturing which are so important in child development. The 39-year-old experienced childhood poverty the likes of which few in America cannot even imagine. At times things got so bad, by her own admission, she thought about giving up on life itself.
Poll: Clinton holds double-digit lead over Trump
CLINTON and TRUMP By Mark Hensch The Hill Trump: Clinton had a ‘shortcircuit in the brain’© Provided by The Hill Trump: Clinton had a ‘short-circuit in the brain’ Hillary Clinton now boasts a double-digit edge over Donald Trump in their battle for the presidency, according to a new poll. Clinton leads Trump by 10 points, 51 percent to 41 percent, in the NBC News/Survey Monkey poll released this week. That’s the biggest spread since the tracking poll began asking about the general election matchup in May. But Clinton’s advantage over Trump shrinks to 6 points when thirdparty candidates enter the picture. Clinton tops Trump 44 percent to 33 percent in that scenario, followed by Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson with 10 percent and Green Party candidate Jill Stein with 4 percent. NBC News/Survey Monkey conducted its latest sampling of 11,480 adults who say they are registered to vote via online interviews Aug. 1-7. It has a 1.2 percent margin of error. Clinton boasted an eightpoint edge over Trump during last week’s version of the poll, NBC reported.
Clinton’s lead jumped from one point to eight after becoming her party’s presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention. Multiple polls released last week showed Clinton expanding her lead over Trump, the GOP’s presidential nominee. Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee, leads Trump by roughly seven points nationwide, according to the latest RealClearPolitics average of polls.
Ar e guns on cam pus tthe he answ er? Are campus answer? August 1st marked the beginning of a new era in Texas. A new law went into effect which allows faculty and staff to carry concealed weapons while being on campus. Ironically, the bill went into effect on the 50-year anniversary of what was, at the time, one of the worst campus shootings in America at the University of Texas-Austin. According to PBS: “Monday also marked the day a new Texas law went into effect, allowing people with concealed carry permits to bring their handguns onto the campuses of Texas public universities, including classrooms and student unions. Universities are also authorized to establish rules and regulations regarding the storing and carrying of handguns in certain areas on campus. For example, the law bans guns from sports arenas, research labs that house dangerous chemicals, and, depending on the school, dormitories. Open carrying is also still prohibited on campuses.” The law has drawn praise from some and outrage from others. With recent shootings in public spaces, some people perceive that the new law will allow people to defend themselves in the unfortunate event that there is a crisis or active shooter on campus. Others contend that with alcohol, drugs, and potentially upset students, this is a combustible situation that could lead to more macabre and violence.
“As a young girl being born in a third-world county, Haiti, I was confined to the culture, environment, mindset and limited beliefs of my upbringing. “Life at the age of eight confirmed that I was a loser. A loser of a game that I had no clue that I was drafted to play. Despite my lack of awareness and my inadequacy to effectively strategize and condition to win at this game of life; the game was on. Failure to acknowledge that there is a game did not override the massive and devastated lost and ruin that comes with losing at life,” Milord added. No child should have to endure such hardships let alone have to contemplate whether life was really worth living. However that’s exactly what Milord had to decide; whether to accept her lot in life or commit to making the changes in her life not only to survive but to succeed. Once she made the commitment to living, her journey began toward not only finding, but fulfilling, her destiny in life. “I woke up to my undesirable circumstances daily with new hope and expectations that my situation would someday change for the better. Deep within me, I had a strong desire for more: A desire to dream dreams that contrasted with the reality of my present circumstances.” At the age of 11, Milord migrated to Miami in 1987. Although she now lived in a country many considered the “land of opportunity,” her life did not
reflect that sentiment. In fact over the following years, it was quite the contrary. Fast forward to the age of 16 and Milord became pregnant with the first of five children. She dropped out of high school in her senior year, just a few credits shy of earning her diploma. Things once again appeared bleak for this precocious teenager. Eventually she graduated from a night school adult education program which began her academic assent. Milord attempted to attend college but was unable due to her immigrant status. After attaining residential status, she attended Miami Dade for theater and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Education from Jacksonville Seminary. “In search of solving the problem for children that no one was able to solve for me, I founded the following organization to address the dying but barely addressed need of children and their families using a holistic approach to the mental, emotional, social and spiritual development for internal healing.” They include; GLPI, K-12 College Preparatory Institute in Broward County, Grace Academy International, K-13 College Preparatory school in Miami Dade, and Grace Behavioral Support Services, a mental and behavioral health service provider for children and families. Milord employs a holistic approach to education taking into consideration the cultural, academic, as well as spiritual needs
of her students and encourages active participation of each child’s family members. “Grace Leadership Preparatory Institutes recognizes that all students deserve the opportunity to develop their potential in order to become responsible citizens in society. Therefore, we are cooperatively working with the home, church and community. GLPI’s goal for each child is that he or she will acquire, believe, and apply the knowledge, understanding, skills, wisdom, and virtues to take dominion over creation to the glory of God and for the good of their communities.” Michelle Gerenis spoke highly of the school where her 23year-old daughter Crystal graduated from some years ago. “It really helped my daughter achieve academically and in other areas as well. Their program was Bible based and parental involvement was required,” said Gerenis. Milord also received personal acclaim from the business community as a result of the work she has done in both Dade and Broward County. “From the first moment I met Chantale, I knew this woman was dedicated to improving her school and giving her students the opportunity to expand their horizons by participating in the Aventura Marketing Council/ World-Class Chamber of Commerce business meetings. Chantale is creative, hardworking and an outstanding businesswoman,” said Elaine Adler, president of the Aventura Marketing Council.
Police abuse debate is more than a Black-White issue By Luis Vasquez-Ajmac, Urban News Service While the national conversation on police and race seems like a Black and white issue, many Latinos say they also feel mistreated by cops. “I grew up in East L.A., in an economically depressed neighborhood,” said Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna, the first Latino to lead the Los Angeles area’s second largest lawenforcement agency. “I did not have the most positive contact with the police or the people around me. I very much understand the concerns.” Many Latinos report abusive experiences and negative opinions toward police, similar to those that numerous AfricanAmericans have expressed nationwide, according to a survey by the Associated PressNORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna the first Latino to lead this law-enforcement agency “Excessive police use was a huge issue for the Hispanic Americacommunity,” said Jennifer
Benz, AP-NORC’s deputy director. Beyond answering this study’s specific questions, some respondents volunteered that “they or someone in their family was harshly treated by the police at far higher levels than whites,” Benz said. This is not just a white-andBlack issue, according to Benz. “Across the country, roughly four in 10 Americans believe the reason for police violence is overall problems with race relations in our society,” she said. “Three-quarters of Americans think it would be more effective to have diverse police forces nationwide.” AP-NORC polled 1,200 white, Black and Latino Americans on these topics in July 2015. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
This is wwhhy Black -o wned ne wspaper er Black-o -owned new spaperss matt matter By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (NNPA President and CEO) In 2017, we will celebrate 190th anniversary of the Black Press in America. Since the first publication of Freedom’s Journal on March 16, 1827 in New York City, Black-owned newspapers have led the way when it comes to raising a voice of consciousness for Black America. Today, in 2016, Blackowned newspapers still matter. Black Lives Matter. Black Votes Matter. Black Press Matters. In order to overcome racial inequality and injustice, we have to emphasize the importance of nurturing and mentoring the rise of a new generation of freedom-fighting journalists, publishers and African American owners of newspapers and media companies. There is a huge, qualitative difference between media that is Black-owned and non-Blackowned media that is targeted to Black consumers. Numerous national studies have documented that Black-owned news-
papers remain the “trusted and respected” source of news, empowering success stories, and cultural aspirations for more than 45 million Black Americans. The inaugural Discover the Unexpected (DTU) NNPA Journalism Fellowship Program this summer at the Howard University School of Communications supported by Chevrolet has done remarkably well in identifying and encouraging the next generation of gifted, talented and committed young journalism scholars. The National Newspaper Publishers Association is pleased with the positive and transformative results of the DTU fellowships. The NNPA fellows scored front-page news features in NNPA member newspapers across the nation. In addition to attending both the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, Ohio and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Pa., the NNPA fellows
Dr. Chavis says that there is a huge, qualitative difference between media that is Black-owned and nonBlack-owned media that is targeted to Black consumers. completed assignments that covered a wide range of subjects from Muhammad Ali’s legacy and Black arts and culture to contemporary Black family life, the 2016 Olympics in Rio, mass incarceration, new data on police and prosecutorial misconduct and abuse, and the struggle to preserve Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Join the City of Lauderdale Lakes Parks and Human Services Department for a Community Resource Fair, Senior Citizens: Friday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free Health Screenings, free care packages, at Lauderdale Lakes Multipurpose Building 4340 N.W. 36 St., Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Children & Families: Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free backpacks & school supplies, immunizations (parents/guardian must be present with student and immunization records). For more info call (954) 535-2804.
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Sisterhood 101: The Labyrinth, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at 8 a.m., at Carver Ranches Day Care Center, 2201 S.W. 42 Ave., West Park, Fla. There is a registration free. Light lunch will be provider, candy apples will be on sale. For cost and additional info call Sister Stacie Harris, at (954) 297-7307.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson will host the 10th annual District 3 Back to School Fun Day/Health and Info Fair, on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Olinda Park, 2101 N.W. 51 Miami, Fla.
Lake Lucerne Crime Watch Back To School Giveaway, presented by Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 from 10 a .m. to 2 p.m., at Bennet M. Lifter Park, 20701 N.W. 22 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla.
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A Back 2 School Bash, Friday, Aug, 19, 2016 from 6 to 9 p.m., at Foster Park, 609 N.W. Sixth Ave., Hallandale, Fla.
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Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will partner with two member chapters of the Broward County Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council to host a political forum, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the E. Pat Larkins Center, 520 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pompano Beach, Fla. Forum moderated by Rodney Baltimore of HOT 105.
The Broward Citizens for Seniors (BCFS) citizens in Broward County, presents their signature event, “The Seniors Prom” on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at the Bahia Mar Hotel, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. from 5 to 11 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, there are a limited number of tickets available and will be available at Mount Olive Development Corporation (MODCO), 1530 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; visit us on website at BCFSINC.org for updates.
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The City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, presents The PATCH Urban Farm and Market will celebrate ‘Back to School by hosting a free event for the community, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Fla. To participate contact Kathleen Weeks, at (954) 942-6801 or kweekes@ci.dania-beach.fl.us.
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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale’s permanent collection of African art will be featured in a new exhibition on view Sunday July 24 through Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. Opening preview and reception, Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 5-7 p.m., at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. African Art: Highlights of the Permanent Collection explores the diverse highlights of NSU Art Museum’s collection of traditional art from Sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on the art of West Africa. For additional info call (954) 525-5500.
Leasing/Rental Space now available at Midtown Commerce Center affordable executive office leasing and rental opportunities are now available at Fort Lauderdale’s Midtown Commerce Center. The Midtown is located at 1033 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info visit dickeyinc.com or call (954) 467-6822. You can also follow us @Midtown6 on IG, @themidtownmcc on Twitter and Facebook.
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The North Dade/ Miami Carol City H.S., Class of 1967, is celebrating our 50th Class Reunion next year! You are cordially invited to join us on a Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Carnival Conquest Sept. 24-30, 2017 for a six-day cruise bound for Jamaica and the Dominican Republic among other islands. For additional info contact Charles Jackson (305336-6293) or Cheryl Watts Brown (305-333-7613).
Monthly meeting for Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. is the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m., at African Heritage Cultural Art Center, 6161 N.W. 22 Ave., Miami, Fla. For further info call (786) 320 2891.
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Mount Bethel Change Ministries, NA/AA Meeting, Every Friday, at 6:30 p.m., at 901 N.W. 11 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 763-5644 or (954) 400-8222.
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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, WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY
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"
Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Noonday Service .................................. 12:00-12:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ............................................ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................... 7:00 p.m. Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship. Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!
St Paul United Methodist Church 244 S.E. Second Avenue Deerfield Beach, Florida 33341 (954) 427-9407 EMAIL EMAIL:: Stpaulmeth@bellsouth.net WEBSITE WEBSITE:: saintpauldeerfield.com
Rev. Dr. Jimmie L. Brown Senior Pastor
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Sunday School .................................................................................... 10 a.m. Sunday Worship ................................................................................ 11 a.m. Bible Study (Tuesday) ....................................................... 11 a.m. & 7.p.m.
Harris Chapel United Methodist Church Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div E-MAIL:stanley.melek@flumc.org 2351 N.W. 26th Street Oakland Park, Florida 33311 Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520
SERVICES Sunday Worship ................................................. 7:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School .............................................................................. 9:00 a.m. Wednesday (Bible Study) ........................................... 11a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Obituaries James C. Boyd Funeral Home DIXON Funeral services for the late Saundrell Michelle Dixon - 47 were held Aug. 6 at First Baptist Church Piney Grove with Min. Michael Frazier officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
800 N.W. 8th Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 Church Telephone: (954) 943-2422 Church Fax: (954) 943-2186 E-mail Address: Mtcalvarypompano@bellsouth.net
Reverend Anthony Burrell, Pastor SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY
New Member Orientation ........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................................................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ........................................ 11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting ............................................... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study ..................................................... 7:00 p.m.
"Doing God's Business God's Way, With a Spirit of Excellence"
Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church Reverend Henry E. Green, Jr., Pastor 401 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone: (954) 463-6309 FAX 954 522-4113 Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 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#
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1161 NW 29th Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33311 (954) 581-0455 ● Fax: (954) 581-4350 www.mtzionmbc1161.com
Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service ............................................................................................................ 10:15 a.m. Sunday School ................................................................................................................ 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (1st Sunday) ........................................................................... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ........................................................................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................................................... 7:00 p.m. Saturday (2nd & 4th) Christian Growth & Orientation ................................... 8:30 a.m. But be doers of the Word - James 1:22 nkjv - “A Safe Haven, and you can get to Heaven from here”
New Birth Baptist Church The Cathedral of Faith International Bishop Victor T. Curry, M.Min., D.Div. Senior Pastor/Teacher 2300 N.W. 135th Street Miami, Florida 33167
ORDER OF SERVICES Sunday Worship ........................................................ 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ....................................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Bible Study) ......................................................................................... 6:45 p.m. Wednesday (Bible Study) ............................................................................... 10:45 a.m.
1-800-254-NBBC * (305) 685-3700 (o) *(305) 685-0705 (f) www.newbirthbaptistmiami.org
Williams Memorial CME “PRAYER IS THE ANSWER” 644-646 NW 13th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 (954) 462-5711(Ministry Office Line) (954) 462-8222(Pastor’s Direct Line) Email: wm_cme@bellsouth.net (Church} pastorCal50@yahoo.com (Pastor)
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EVANS Funeral services for the late Fredrick Dee Evans – 54.
McWhite's Funeral Home GREGORY Funeral services for the late Joanne Gregory - 69 were held Aug. 6 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. W.M. Ramsey officiating. HAMPTON Funeral services for the late M a r g a r e t Hampton - 73 were held Aug. 6 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Timothy Jackson officiating. NANCE Funeral services for the late Elaine Rose McNeil Nance – 75 were held Aug. 7 at Lauderhill SDA Church with Pastor Richard McNeil officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central. PHILLIPS Funeral services for the late Vivian Phillips – 55 were held Aug. 3 at True Tabernacle of God with Pastor Melvin Gary officiating. Interment: Rock Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Waynesboro, GA. Arrangements Entrusted To: A.J. Manuel Funeral Home.
VICKERS Funeral services for the late Keith W. Vickers – 53 were held Aug. 6 at St. John United Methodist Church with Pastor Rev. Dr. Simon Osunlana officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home CLINTON Funeral services for the late Doris M. Lewis Clinton - 71 were held Aug. 6 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. James Ray officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens-Central. GILES Funeral services for the late Harry Giles - 71 were held Aug. 6 at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church with Bishop C.E. Glover officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. RUFFIN Funeral services for the late Sister Carol Pierce-Ruffin 62 were held Aug. 6 at Brown’s Temple F.B.H. Church with Dr. Henry L. Brown, Jr. officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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The attributes of the Infinite God Question: Is there any way to define just who God is? Answer: There is no humanly way to define who God is. The Bible says that 'His thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts’ (Isaiah 55:8- 9). But only through searching the Holy Scriptures and the unction of the Holy Spirit we can pick up what God has revealed to us. His attributes are shown to us. God is immutable. He does not change (Malachi 3:6). Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever’ (Hebrews 13:8). God is omnipresence. God is everywhere at the same time. He is in heaven and earth and in each one of us. King Solomon was aware of his great omnipresence when he prayed,’ behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have built’. God is omniscience. God is all knowledge and is emphasized in Scripture. Nothing happens anywhere of which He doesn’t know. We cannot hide our actions or thoughts from God. Also, God is all wise in His plans and purpose for
REVEREND DEAL mankind. He knows all from the very beginning. God is omnipotent. He has power that will not be ever matched. Jeremiah said that’ behold, thou has made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee (Jeremiah 32:17). The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead shows the Power of God over the realm of death and the grave. Reverend David Deal is the senior pastor of Every Christian’s Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Please write to Reverend David Deal in care of the spiritual editor, Westside Gazette, 545 Northwest Seventh Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Fla 33311 or email David.deal55@gmail.com
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Movements matter
By Pastor Jaymes Mooney Sunday nights are precious times for pastors. After spending the week in preparation and prayer for Sunday morning, there is an indescribable release that happens for most pastors once Sunday morning is over. Sunday night is the one night that I can almost guarantee that I will be at home resting. Last Sunday night was different. After the recent shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, I spent the week searching for an event in my city that would address these issues. I came across an event titled “Community Circle for Black Lives.” This event was sponsored by the Dream Defenders of Broward County. Dream Defenders was formed to combat racial violence after Trayvon Martin was gunned down in a Florida suburb in 2012. Dream Defenders are also closely connected to the Black Lives Matter Movement. Along with a few associate ministers from my congregation, I spent Sunday night at this event listening and learning. This was a time where people were able to express how
positive or negative. Think of all the move-ments that are shaping our society: Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, Make America Great Again, Feel the Bern, BankBlack, I’m With Her, etc. I could go on and on. This election cycle will go down in American History as one of the most tumultuous and divisive political seasons that this county has ever seen. What we are seeing in our country is a collision of movements. Movements are being birthed in response to other movements. The question that needs to be answered is “How should the Church respond?” I am native of Nashville, Tenn. and moving away from home helped me realize how significantly Nashville has shaped me as an individual. Nashville is one of the few cities in America that is home to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) (Fisk, Tennessee State University, American Baptist College, and Meharry Medical College). I attended elementary and middle school at the now defunct St. Vincent Depaul Catholic School, which was one of the few all-Black private schools in the country.
med and celebrated. I grew up in a space and time where I understood pastors to be at the helm of the boat of justice when the stormy waters of injustice and racism attempted to flood our communities. We must
continue the great legacy of men and women who loved Jesus and loved equality at the same time. The words of the prophet Isaiah as referenced by Jesus in Luke 4:18 should be our desire today: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed”. Here are five suggestions for how the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ can respond to this collision of movements. 1. Do not allow the Spiritual to be an excuse to negate the Social - Yes; we know that this is a spiritual battle. We can quote Ephesians 6:10-18, but that is not enough. Jesus dealt with both the spiritual and the social. The
Christian, Black Lives Matter would not like to be defined as a Christian movement. As a matter of fact, they are very skeptical of the Church’s intentions. Although they are not a Christian organization does not imply that they are not working to improve the lives of people all over this country. The Church cannot be afraid to learn and work with those who may believe differently than us. 3. Do not miss out on opportunities to advocate and support our Black businesses and institutions Rapper Killer Mike and R&B Artist Usher, Hip Hop Producer Jermaine Dupree urged fans to move their money to Black owned banks in February of this year. In the wake of recent police involved shootings in the last two weeks, 8,000 new accounts were opened at Citizens Bank in Atlanta, Ga. in just five days! All over the country young adults are moving their money to Black owned banks, and focusing more on supporting Black owned businesses. Maggie Anderson writes about the challenge and reward of supporting Black owned business in her book Our Black Year. The premise of the movement is that social change cannot fully happen until economic impact is felt. The Montgomery Bus Boycott is an example of this. Most of our con-
gregations are predominantly African American, so we should be the first to support Black owned businesses, colleges, non-profits as much as we possibly can. This sends a clear message to Millennials that we are working to improve our communities not just spiritually but economically as well. 4. Do not be on the wrong side of history - Most people know the name Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Most people do not know the name Dr. J.H. Jackson. J.H. Jackson was one of the most powerful Black men in America in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s. He was the pastor of the largest Black Church in America (Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill.) and the president of the National Baptist Convention (NBC). The NBC was a group of some six million people, and was the largest organization of Black people in the world. Over time, he became highly critical of the Civil Rights Movement led by Dr. King and encouraged churches and mem-
AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 17, 2016 • PAGE 5 bers not to participate. His words were very powerful, and most Black churches were not interested in being a part of the Movement. Dr. Jackson was on the wrong side of history, and we should make a decision not to be. We should not write off the Black Lives Matter Movement by saying “All Lives Matter”. We should not yell at them, “What about the Black on Black crime?” We should listen, learn, and then labor to see how we can work to improve lives in these critical times. 5. Do not mistake peace keeping for peace making Jesus never instructed us to keep the peace, he instructed us to make peace. There’s a difference. Peacemaking can be a costly task. It cost Jesus his life to make peace between God and man. Let’s not allow our religion to dismiss our responsibility to confront the injustices that communities of color face on a daily basis. Frederick Douglass said it best: “I love the pure, peaceable, and impartial Christianity of Christ: I therefore hate the corrupt, slaveholding,
PASTOR MOONEY women-whipping, cradleplundering, partial and hypocritical Christianity of the land… I look upon it as the climax of all misnomers, the boldest of all frauds, and the grossest of all libels.” Pastor Jaymes Mooney serves as senior pastor at New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Roosevelt Gardens Community.
Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward: A community ’s reaction to the ruling of officer that killed Jermaine McBean
The mother and brother of Jermaine McBean, who was killed by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, listen intently at a community forum hosted by the Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward.
Members of the Black Lives Alliance Broward join the brother of Jermaine McBean on stage to re-enact the poses of Sheriff Scott Israel giving an award to Peter Peraza, the officer who killed McBean. From l to r: Jesse Cosme, Andrew McBean (brother of Jermaine McBean), Iris Nevins, and Jasmen Rogers. By Dierra Wright
they were feeling after the publicized back to back murders of young Black men. While most congregations struggle desperately to attract Millennials (ages 18-40) to enter our church buildings on Sunday morning, this event attracted over 400 young adults on a Sunday night. The event was only planned five days be-fore. While news media often portray members of these types of events as thugs and crimi-nals, this event was filled with just the opposite. There were medical doctors, principals, mental health professionals, lawyers, teachers all present to help where they could. As I stood and listened, I discovered rather quickly that this was more than a meeting; this was a movement. We are living in a day of movements. Movements are simply a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas. This can be
I grew up hearing stories about the late Rev. Dr. Kelly Miller Smith, Sr., the former pastor of the First Baptist Church Capitol Hill and founder of the Nashville Christian Leadership Council. He worked tirelessly beside leaders like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rep. John Lewis, and many others to organize Nashville sit ins which eventually led to desegregation at Nashville lunch counters. One of the early formative figures in my life who remains a model for me is the Rev. James “Tex” Thomas, pastor of the Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, Tenn. My maternal great grandfather who died before I was born was his pastor, and he is proud to let the world know it. He has been fighting for civil rights since the age of 19, and is respected as Nashville’s steady prophetic voice in times of trouble and crisis. I write all of that to say that I grew up in a space and time where my Blackness was affir-
Church must be informed and inspired to bring change to our communities. Most of our churches are in communities with high crime and low income. That’s exactly where churches are needed most, but often times we are disconnected from the struggles of our communities. We must attend neighborhood meetings. We must be well acquainted with our politicians and lawmakers. We must have a sharp focus on community
based ministries that improve the lives of those who are not just in our congregation but live in proximity to our Churches. We must be well versed in the issues that face our particular communities. 2. Do not allow differences to distract us from the Greater Good - Many grassroots organizations are not necessarily Christian or religious organization at all. Although some members are
Just three years after the fatal shooting of Jermaine McBean who was fatally shot by a Florida police officer while carrying an unloaded rifle, a Florida judge dismissed the charges against a Florida cop for manslaughter, justifying the officers’ actions under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground Law”; The same law that dismayingly led to the acquittal of George Zimmerman who was found not guilty in the 2012 shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. The Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward held a general body meeting in the auditorium of The African American Research Library located on Sistrunk Blvd., on July 27, subsequently when the judge reached its verdict and thoroughly discussed the case following an open dialogue with the surrounding communities. Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward member Jasmen Rogers said, “It’s a huge blow to all of the work that we have been doing. It’s a huge blow to the community, and it should be a huge blow to the nation that an officer can cite Stand Your Ground Law to be absolved of all criminal charges.” During the hour long meeting, McBean’s brother, Andrew McBean expounded on the tragic event that occurred that fateful afternoon three years ago, unveiling the recurring heinous truth of the country’s legal system. “What hurts the most is that there is no emotion from the Broward Police Department,” said McBean. Although The Black Lives Matter meeting centralized on the McBean’s case, there were further discussions as to how we as a community and we as a people can challenge these sy-stems of oppression. Black Lives Matter member Iris Navins said, “We recognize that issues of oppression are not just about Black people and we stand in solidary with everyone trying to resist these systems of oppres-sion.” The Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward is always accepting new members. For additional information regard-ing membership, events and monthly meetings they can be reached at their website www.blacklivesmatteralliancebroward.org and their Facebook handle “Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward”. Dierra Wright is a Fort Lauderdale native, currently entering her senior year at the illustrious Florida A&M University where she is studying Public Relations.
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Little Haiti Optimist Club, City of Miami Little Haiti How to develop bedtime routines Neighborhood Enhancement Team, and partners distributed 1,500 bookbags & school supplies and 3,500 reading books MIAMI, FL – The Little Haiti Optimist Club, The Little Haiti/ Edison/Little River Neighborhood Enhancement Team (N.E.T.), The Green Family Foundation and Partners presented their annual “Back 2 School” event on Aug. 5 2016 at Little Haiti Soccer Park. Approximately 1,500 City of Miami children from the Little Haiti area were treated to live entertainment, face painting, arts and crafts activities, bounce houses, free food, haircuts, braiding and hairstyling. The highlight of the day was the distribution of 1,500 book bags and school supplies as well
important that students are prepared to begin the school year successfully”. The event was made possible by the generous support of Little Haiti Optimist Club, Little Haiti/ Edison/Little River N.E.T., The Green Family Foundation, City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon, City of Miami Parks, City of Miami Police, City of Miami Fire Rescue, MLK Restaurant, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Key Transportation, Florida First Capital Finance, Cushman School, Photopia Studios, Adolphe Restaurant, Presidential Bosses, Clives Restaurant, Mrs. Santa’s
Traveling saf el y to and fr om sc hool safel ely from school 1. Teach children to always remain in clear view of the bus driver. 2. Teach children to sit and not move around on the school bus. 3. Teach children to always check to see that no other traffic is coming before crossing the street. 4. Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb. 5. Children should always board and exit the bus at locations that provide safe access to the bus or to the school building. 6. If your child’s school bus has lap/shoulder seat belts, make sure your child uses one at all times when in the bus. If your child’s school bus does not have lap/shoulder belts, encourage the school to buy or lease buses with lap/shoulder belts.
Pleasant bedtime routines ease the transition from being awake to being asleep by helping children feel more secure and comfortable about what they can expect at the end of every day. To create a bedtime routine that works for your toddler and that will serve him and you for years to come, put together a predictable sequence of events that you can consistently follow in the same order every night. The actual routine will evolve and change as your child grows, but the basics remain the same. At this age, the bedtime routine might involve the process of putting on PJs, brushing your child’s teeth, and reading him a good-night story. Or, your routine may involve a bath and a song, and a story, and another song, and a glass of water, and another story. It’s up to you to decide if you want to make it quick and easy or if you want to allow 20 to 30 minutes for special and exclusive time with your child for reading, snuggling, and being together. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
How to keep children safe as they head back to school Put safety at the top of the list when getting kids ready for school as the distribution of 3,500 reading books provided by Miami Book Fair and Scholastics in partnership with the Children’s Trust Learn to Read initiative. It was great to see the children enjoying and reading the books they received. The Green Family Foundation which is one of our major sponsors says that, “It is
Wish-list, Community Christian Church, Todd Disner Group, CJ’s Crab Shack, McArthur Dairy, BioCollections Worldwide, Coastal Export, Miami Dade College-Miami Book Fair, Enrichment Support Services, Nigerian American Foundation, Samuel’s Call and Hope for Miami.
SCHOOL OPENS MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2016
Fivemust-knowtipsforstress-freeback-to-schoolmornings By Elaine Tan Comeau Breathe. Inhale, exhale, and repeat. That is right, the crazy hectic mornings of “Back to School” are just around the corner. Local newspapers are full of Back To School shopping flyers and supermarkets have aisles stocked with bright displays of pencils, binders, crayons and markers! Whether your children are the ones who wake up early in the summer holidays raring to play outside or sleep in late like time
does not matter, studies will show that the morning routine is the toughest one especially when school is back in session! One in four school aged children are dealing with issues of anxiety as there is pressure and anticipation mounting up on all levels…. this so called “school stress” hits not only children but their parents as well. As much as we think having that first cup of coffee before the kids wake up will do the trick, we need to be more ready than that! Surveys, articles and websites will show that the most
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stressful time of day for moms is the morning routine. One website I found stated that 8:25AM was the most stressful time of day for moms. (inspiringmoms.com) Being a Mom of three, School teacher, Canadian Mompreneur of the Year, and founder of Easy Daysies Visual Routines for Kids, as well as parent/educational speaker, and podcaster on the Elaine’s Kitchen Table Podcast, I often get asked what my secrets are. So, here are my “FIVE MUST KNOW TIPS For Stress Free Back to School Mornings!” Don’t wait for back to school to start getting ready for stressfree mornings…. Start now and have S.U.P.E.R. mornings! 1. S – Start Now! Don’t wait for the first day of school to start. Back to school prep should start two weeks before school starts! It takes about 21 days to develop a habit but
for children 14 days is perfect to establish routine. Easy Daysies is all about making good habits stick and helping busy families have easier days, that is how it got its name! Begin by starting bed time a bit earlier, slowly reaching the desired bed time by the week before school starts. This also means start waking the kids up early too. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Child Abuse Services, in operation since 1984, is designed to ensure that all students will engage in student learning while living in safe home and school environments. It is intended to improve the overall achievement of students through removing them from harmful and stressful circumstances, if necessary, and providing remedial supports for them to achieve academic success. The program is responsible for interagency collaboration with the district Department of Children and Families, ChildNet, the Child Protection Team/ Nancy J. Cotterman Sexual Assault Treatment Center, the Broward Sheriff’s Office Child Protective Investigations Section, other law enforcement agencies, the judicial system and community providers. The program provides the following services: A self-directed online Child Abuse and Neglect training to increase the knowledge and skills of teachers and other school personnel as they learn indicators of suspected abuse, neglect and abandonment. A specialized training for all school-based Child Abuse and Neglect designees, Case consultation is provided to school-based child abuse designees, school administrators, teachers and other school district staff (including charter schools) who are responsible for mandatory reporting. To report child abuse, dial 1-800-96ABUSE To increase the health and well-being of children and families, visit http://browardstudentservices.com/child-abuse-neglect-services/ to view the Five Protective Factors Presentation.
There are two options for students to earn their high school diploma, ACCEL (18-credits) or Standard (24-credits). For both options, students must meet certain credit, grade point average (GPA) and assessment requirements to earn a high school diploma. A student’s graduation requirements are determined by the cohort, which is the year the student first entered 9th grade, and the chosen graduation option.
Students should know their requirements and regularly monitor their progress toward earning a diploma. School counselors are available to assist students with planning for college and career readiness. Students can view an up-to-date report on their progress toward meeting graduation requirements on Virtual Counselor. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Summer vacation is drawing to a close and pretty soon the bells will be ringing to mark a new school year. The American Red Cross has steps that everyone can take to make the trip back to the classroom safer. Keeping children safe is the top priority, especially for younger children and those heading to school for the first time. Parents should take the following steps: · Make sure the child knows their phone number, address, how to get in touch with their parents at work, how to get in touch with another trusted adult and how to dial 9-1-1. · Teach children not to talk to strangers or accept rides from someone they don’t know. SCHOOL BUS SAFETY If children ride a bus to school, they should plan to get to their bus stop early and stand away from the curb while waiting for the bus to arrive. Other safety steps for students include: · Board the bus only after it has come to a complete stop and the driver or attendant has instructed you to get on. · Only board your bus and never an alternate one. · Always stay in clear view of the bus driver and never walk behind the bus. · Cross the street at the corner, obeying traffic signals and staying in the crosswalk. · Never dart out into the street, or cross between parked cars. WHAT DRIVERS SHOULD KNOW Drivers should be aware that children are out walking or biking to school and slow down, especially in residential areas and school zones. Motorists should know what the yellow and red bus signals mean. Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is getting ready to stop and motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing lights and an extended
stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off. Drivers in both directions must stop their vehicles and wait until the lights go off, the stop sign is back in place and the bus is moving before they can start driving again. GET TO SCHOOL SAFELY If children ride in a car to get to school, they should always wear a seat belt. Younger children should use car seats or booster seats until the lap-shoulder belt fits properly (typically for children ages eight-12 and over 4’9”), and ride in the back seat until they are at least 13 years old. If a teenager is going to drive to school, parents should mandate that they use seat belts. Drivers should not use their cell phone to text or make calls, and should avoid eating or drinking while driving. Some students ride their bike to school. They should always wear a helmet and ride on the right in the same direction as the traffic is going. When children are walking to school, they should only cross the street at an intersection, and use a route along which the school has placed crossing guards. Parents should walk young children to school, along with children taking new routes or attending new schools, at least for the first week to ensure they know how to get there safely. Arrange for the kids to walk to school with a friend or classmate. TAKE A FIRST AID CLASS Red Cross training can give you the confidence and skills to help with everyday emergencies from paper cuts to school sports injuries. A variety courses are available. Download the free Red Cross First Aid App so you’ll have access to expert advice whenever and wherever you need it.
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(Cont'd from FP) As the song lyrics echoed back and forth like the waves of the ocean, “God gon’ trouble the waters.” “Listen to the motion of the ocean; can’t you feel it, too? Ships ahoy!” Yes it was a proud day at the Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson Beach no matter what Pavilion you were under - George Allen, George and Agnes Burrows or Dr. Calvin Shirley - you could only dock at the Alphonso Giles Boat Dock. After a Saturday at the beach and First Sunday’s church service, history continued with a White Hat experience. The Levi Henry, Jr. White Hat Award Gala! This community service award reception was held in the elegant Mary N. Porter
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Riverview Ballroom at the magnificent Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Aug. 7. These White Hat awardees Esther Baylor, Pastor Joe Johnson and Judge Zebedee Wright - are community servants whose assertiveness epitomizes the essence of “GET IT DONE FOR THE GOOD OF ALL PEOPLE.” This attitude and his White Hat embody the life of Pastor Levi Henry, Jr., founder and publisher emeritus of the Westside Gazette newspaper and founding member of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Broward. History is about giving and that is what happened at the White Hat Gala. Monies were raised for Sickle Cell and a diverse representation of the communities came out to support the cause and pay homage to the honorees. In addition, a surprise and special presentation of the Westside Gazette/Jennie Pearl Brooks “Angel In the Midst of Us Award” was presented to Mr. Art Kennedy, who has been in the back-ground advocating and self-lessly assisting others in over-coming insurmountable odds. Legendary Civil Rights Activist and President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA, the Black Press of America) Reverend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., delivered the keynote address. After he was introduced, signed, sealed and delivered by committee member Janice Hayes, he couldn’t help but set the audience on fire. Dr. Chavis said, “We are very grateful for what the White Hat
Gala symbolizes for the uplift of all humanity. I am pleased to enthusiastically affirm the importance and significance of the Inaugural Levi Henry, Jr. White Hat Awards Gala. We acknowledge that the focus on helping to raise funds and public awareness about the health impact of Sickle Cell disease in America must be a national priority. We, therefore, salute the good efforts and leadership of the Westside Gazette newspaper and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Broward County. We are living in trying times. We are witnessing the resurgence of social and racial segregation. We live with the reality of economic inequality. But this is the day that the Lord hath made. We all are called to celebrate. We all are called to stand up and speak out for that which is right in the sight and presence of God. We all are called to unify and to work together to transform our community and world. We are all called to support and fight to overcome Sickle Cell and all the health diseases.” Of course I could not capture all of the goodness of the evening nor of the love that was shown throughout the entire course of the evening. In all, the White Hat Awards is a symbolic tribute to the life and legacy of our father, Rev. Levi Henry, Jr and the honorees; however none of this would not have been possible without those who gave of their time, financial support and the belief that without love nothing really matters and nothing truly counts. “It feels good to know that our legacy is built on 45 years of trust, respect and the integrity of reporting our positive history which was traditionally shunned by mainstream media. None of this could have happened without God. I am grateful to those who believe that the love for all people has allowed funds to be raised for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Broward. This clearly demonstrates a profound commitment to the African American community that needs the philanthropic thrust for procuring funds to support scholarships, research, education and advocacy for a disease that’s impacting the African-American community.” Rev. Levi Henry, Jr. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing…. But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:2,13 (NASB) See more pictures in next week’s edition. Thank you to ALL of our supporters and partners:
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Back to school immunizations
By Bob LaMendola Florida Department of Health in Broward County Before you know it, summer vacation will be gone and the kids will have to get ready for school again. So, it’s time for parents to start planning to get back-to-school immunizations. The best choice is to take the kids to your family doctor to get their shots. But for parents who do not – or cannot – take their children to a physician, county offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) are offering free immunizations over the summer. DOH-Broward will offer them again at Lauderhill Mall from Aug. 8 through 23. “Vaccines have helped us wipe out diseases that used to kill our children by the thousand,” says Dr. Paula Thaqi, director of the DOH in Broward County. “Parents who want to protect their children
should have them fully immunized.” Skipping immunizations does matter. In South Florida and elsewhere in the U.S., a few unvaccinated children have come down with cases of measles, chickenpox and whooping cough. Florida law says children cannot start school unless they have received all vaccinations that protect against nine contagious and potentially fatal childhood diseases. Every year, parents and school officials get headaches when children cannot be admitted on the first day of classes because of missing shots. Back-to-school Immunizations are especially important for children entering kindergarten and seventh grade, because different requirements begin at those grade levels. Vaccinations required for school include: - Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) – Four or five doses of DTaP vaccine for babies
and preschoolers. A booster dose, TDaP, before seventh grade. - Polio – Three to five doses of vaccine for babies and pre-schoolers. - Measles, mumps, rubella (German measles) – Two doses of MMR vaccine for babies and preschoolers. - Varicella (chickenpox) – Two doses of vaccine for babies and preschoolers. A booster dose before seventh grade. - Hepatitis B – Three doses of vaccine for babies. Parents can also consider additional protection for the children, by giving other immunizations that are not required for school but are recommended by federal health officials. These include vaccines against flu (every year starting at age six months), rotavirus (three doses for babies), Haemophilus influenzae B (three to four doses for babies), pneumococcal disease (four doses for babies), hepatitis A (two doses for babies), human papilloma virus (three doses at age 11 or older) and meningococcal di-sease (two doses at age 11 or older). But for back-to-school needs, DOH gives free shots provided through the federal Vaccines for Children program: · DOH-Broward – Free school shots at two Department health centers and Aug. 8 through Tuesday Aug. 23, 2016 at Lauderhill Mall, 1267 NW 40 Ave. Evening hours on Thursdays, family fun day / health fair on Saturday, Aug. 13. Details at http://broward.floridahealth.gov/ programs-and-services/clinical-andnutrition-services/immunizations/ index.html or (954) 467-4705. At the mall, DOH-Broward will offer HPV and meningitis vaccines for adolescents. · DOH-Palm Beach – Free school shots at Department health centers and a mobile van. Details at http://palmbeach.floridahealth.gov/ programs-and-services/clinical-andnutrition-services/immunizations/ index.html or (561) 840-4568. · DOH-Miami-Dade – Free school shots at Department health centers and in the community. Details at http:// miamidade.floridahealth.gov/ programs-and-services/clinical-andnutrition-services/immunizations/ clinics/index.html or (786) 845-0550.
“The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is proud to produce the 2016/17 Family Resource Guide Guide, a publication filled with useful information for families with children of all ages. Available after August 22 at your children’s schools, local supermarkets, many pediatricians’ offices and more. For additional information on how to get copies of the Family Resource Guide Guide, call 954-377-1000 or send an e-mail to info@cscbroward.org. An on-line version is also available on www.cscbroward.org.”
EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE FOR PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 20, 2016 – AUGUST 28, 2016 Saturd day – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. * - SOE BRANCH OFFICE
2016 EARLY VOTING SITES AND LOCATIONS (√) African-American Research Library 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard (NW 6th St.) Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
(√) Northwest Regional Library 3151 University Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065
(√) Coral Ridge Mall (North or NorthWest Entrance)
Parkland Recreation and Enrichment Center 10559 Trails End Parkland, FL. 33076
3200 N. Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306 Davie/Cooper City Branch Library 4600 SW 82nd Avenue Davie, FL 33328
SOE at Lauderhill Mall * 1519 NW 40th Avenue Lauderhill, FL 33313
(√) Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex 445 S.W. 2nd Street Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(√) SOE at E Pat Larkins * 520 Martin Luther King Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(√) Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6th Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(√) Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
Ft. Lauderdale Branch Library/Art Serve 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard Room 130 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Sunrise Senior Center 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351
Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center 410 SE 3rd Street Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
(√) Tamarac Branch Library 8701 W. Commercial Boulevard Tamarac, FL 33321
(√) Hollywood Branch Library 2600 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, FL 33020
Weston Branch Library 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard Weston, FL 33332
(√) Miramar Library 2050 Civic Center Place Miramar, FL 33025
West Regional Library 8601 W. Broward Boulevard Plantation, FL 33324
(√) North Regional Library/BC 1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Wilton Manors City Hall 2020 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305
(√)Early voting sites also serving as designated vote-by-mail collection sites (10 ballots or less)
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Dolphins Cancer Challenge VII registration to open for cancer fighters DCC VII scheduled for Feb. 10-11, 2017; Introducing New Youth Options
DCC VII weekend will commence with the Kickoff Party
MIAMI, FL – The Miami Dolphins announced registration for the Dolphins Cancer Challenge VII (DCC VII) began July 15, 2016. DCC VII is slated to take place in South
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Florida Department of Transportation Project Bids will be received by the Tallahassee Office until 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, for Proposal ID T4442. The improvements consist of traffic signals and other work on SR A1A in Broward County. This is a Business Development Initiative (BDI) project, and Certification of Qualification is not required. Budget Estimate $390,165.00. Complete letting advertisement information is available at http:// www.dot.state.fl.us/cc-admin/Lettings/ Letting_Project_Info.shtm or by calling (850) 414-4000. Aug. 4, 11, 2016
PUBLICATION OF BID SOLICITATIONS Broward County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for a variety of goods and services, construction and architectural/engineering services. Interested bidders are requested to view and download the notifications of bid documents via the Broward County Purchasing website at: www.broward.org/purchasing. August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016
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Broward County makes history with official renaming ceremony of the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (Cont'd from FP) Although the first “wade-in” resulted without incident, subsequent attempts to integrate the beach led by Johnson resulted in arrests of those who participated. Norris Turner, 73, also participated in a “wade-in.” He came down from his home in Columbia, Md. to be on hand for the re-naming ceremony. “I’m just really happy and proud to be here to witness what is happening here today,” said Turner. The renaming of John U. Lloyd Beach State Park comes on the heels of efforts by state
lawmakers Senator Christopher “Chris Smith” and State Representative Evan Jenne, both on hand to handle master of ceremony duties for the day’s event. Sen. Smith conveyed his sentiments on the occasion and shared his motivation for getting behind the effort. “Anytime our community has an opportunity to be recognized for building this county is a great thing. A lot of our history is not known and every chance we get to let others, especially the younger generation, know is a great thing. “What I learned about our history, what I learned about
the people who really fought and put their lives on the line for this park; I felt bad that it wasn’t named after them sooner. It’s taken too long but as I said, it’s never too late to do the right thing.” The brain trust behind the renaming stems back to family member and Harvard University trained attorney Don Mizell, 69, who helped initiate the process for the first renaming of a state park in Florida by an African American. Mizell comes from a long line of family trailblazers who have pushed the envelope when it comes to fighting for social equality and equal justice for
African Americans in Florida. Mizell has used every tool at his disposal to further what he considers a cause that’s been long overdue, one that’s been shared by many for years throughout the community. “I’m literally thrilled and amazed and deeply humbled and grateful because it was a long road. I gave speeches, I wrote articles, I’m writing essays, I’m on line petitioning, I’m meeting with elected officials. I’m going wherever I can to make people aware that the facts make it so that this has to happen. I’m trained as a Harvard lawyer like President Obama so I know how to mar-
Whole Foods Market® launches free lunch giveaway for back-to-school Florida stores offer 100 free lunches per store for first day of school FLORIDA – To help Florida families prepare for the new school year, Whole Foods Market stores across the state are hosting a Back-to-School complimentary lunch program on the Sunday before classes begin. The first 100 registered children (ages 12 and under) per store will receive a free Whole Foods Market lunch ready for the first day of school. Whole Foods Market team members are making sure kids get off to a smart start with an array of healthy lunch selections including sliced turkey and cheese or a hummus & veggie option, served with a banana, Back to Nature chocolate chip cookies and a juice box. Like everything sold at Whole Foods Market, these
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shal this act in a way that makes it so that you literally have to agree because it’s something that if you don’t agree you’ve got to be up to something wrong. That was the strength of what I was doing. “Chris Smith is the one who took it and put it through with his masterful inside game. It took an outside-inside game. To me it was about speaking the truth and standing on the rock and walking in the light. And that should be enough. You can’t really argue with the facts. You’re entitled to your opinion but not your facts,” Mizell added. Dr. Mizell was the first president of the Fort Lauderdale NACCP, a position which Johnson held as well. Dr. Mizell was a prominent surgeon and Johnson a business owner. They both shared a passion for fighting for justice and racial equality which never wavered throughout their lives. Eula Johnson’s grandson Greg Johnson attended the ceremony, traveling here from his home in Tallahassee, Fla. He recalled his grandmother’s tireless efforts to bring about change in the face of threats against her life by those who were opposed to change of the social injustice of segregation prevalent throughout the Jim Crow Era in the South.
Johnson recalled the phone ringing in the middle of the night with threats while his grandmother’s desegregation efforts were underway. “We lived through a civil rights period that was certainly dangerous and of course we needed a person like her. One thing my grandmother was, she was very passionate about civil rights. She only had a GED but she had a Ph.D. in life in how to deal with issues that surrounded her community,” said Johnson. Dania Beach Vice-Mayor Albert C. Jones was born and raised in Dania Beach and grew up going to “the Colored Beach.” He put the day’s events in perspective both then and now. “I remember getting on the ferry and coming across to “the Colored Beach.” We would get here and just have a great time. Thanks to Dr. Von D. Mizell and the Eula Johnson families and certainly to the elected leaders who have been behind this, I think this is a milestone. “It means the same as when our Black President was elected. It means the same when a wrong has been righted. It means that when desegregating our schools and integration coming in and having equal rights and so forth. This is a great, great time and a great day,” added Vice-Mayor Jones.
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