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Bush is challenging School Board race
After recent police shootings, NNPA declares a State of Emergency in the Black Community
MIAMI – In what has become a race tarnished with personal attacks and an ugly history, Dr. James Bush III, a former candidate for the Miami Dade County Public School District 1 race, is contesting one of the hottest school board races in Dade County. Dr. Bush said, “it is now time for voters to clean up election misconduct, absentee balloting fraud and abuse allegedly within county and city elections.” The other two candidates running in the race, now set for a November 8 run off, are current school board member Dr. Wilbert T. Holloway and Dr. Steve Gallon II. Bush filed the contest on September 13, 2016 within the circuit court of Miami Dade County Civil Division alleging that Dr. Gallon III, his campaign team and the Miami Dade County Supervisor of Elections Canvassing Board allegedly violated provisions of Fla. Stat. 102.168 and 102.141. (Cont'd on Page 5)
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who—what? "Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts." --2 Peter 3:3 (NASV) By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
Washington Informer, Bernal E. Smith II, a member of the NNPA Board of Directors and publisher of The New TriState Defender, and Dr.
Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., president and CEO of the NNPA. (Cont'd on Page 10)
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At last: PPresident resident Obama dedicates New Black History Museum on the National Mall By D. Kevin McNeir (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The idea of erecting a museum that would highlight the contributions of African Americans first received public attention more than a century President Barack Obama waves to the crowd during the ago after Black veterans of the grand opening ceremony for the National Museum of African Civil War proposed the idea. American History and Culture on the National Mall in But the real push occurred when Georgia Congressman Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)
There is no Hood like Fatherhood
Every year around election time you see commercials, yard signs, bumper stickers, and signs promoting a candidate. Voting is very important, especially for the young people of color. As evidence of this, members of Mothers of the Movement held a panel discussion on the campus of historic Florida Memorial University to encourage the students to register to vote. These African-American mothers have a common bond forged by the deaths of their children. All of them are surviving mothers whose children died at the hands of some form of law enforcement. They gained national eminence during a prime time speaking period at the Democratic National Convention.
I don’t mean to sound like ‘Chicken Little’, a confused chicken who thought the sky was falling when an acorn felt from a tree hitting her on the head. Running around in circles and hollering “the sky is falling, the sky is falling”. Because of the unfiltered chaos we are now capable of seeing at a moment’s notice due to technology, if the sky is not falling it appears to be hanging mighty low. If I did not know Who had control over all things, I would be a nut case, scared to death to leave my bed. Fear would grip me tighter than Aunt Mabeleine’s girdle at church on the First Sunday, and I would probably look like Mr. Potato Head on steroids.
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (center), President andCEO of the NNPA, speaks during a press conference on police brutality and police misconduct in the Black community joined by Denise Rolark Barnes (left), the chairwoman of the NNPA and publisher of The Washington Informer, Bernal E. Smith II, a member of the NNPA Board of Directors and publisher of The New Tri-State Defender. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)
John Lewis took up the mantle, securing the support of several of his colleagues. Finally, in 2003, then-President George W. Bush signed legislation that allowed the project to begin. On Saturday, Sept. 24, with the ringing of a bell borrowed from the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, Virginia, founded in 1776 and one of the nation’s oldest Black churches,
President Barack Obama officially dedicated the newest addition to the family of Smithsonian institutions located on the National Mall – the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).
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Tuskegee Airman Leo Gray
Up, Up and Away
By Byler E. Henry
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Chicken Little,
By Freddie Allen (NNPA Newswire Managing Editor)
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The recent extrajudicial killings of three Black males, including a 13 year-old boy, have sparked protests across the country, and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has now declared a state of emergency in Black America. The NNPA is a trade group that represents more than 200 Black-owned media companies nationwide reaching more than 20 million readers a week. “Millions of our readers across the nation are once again outraged at the latest fatal incidents of police brutality in Tulsa, Okla., and Charlotte, N.C.,” the group said in a joint statement released on Friday, September 23, by Denise Rolark Barnes, the chairwoman of the NNPA and publisher of The
Police Racism
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement on the passing of Leo Gray, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen: “It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of retired Lt. Col. Leo Gray. Leo served our nation during World War II as one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and was on the forefront of the movement to desegregate the military. Later, as president of the Miami chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., he dedicated himself to promoting access to aerospace education for young minorities.
By Kervens Toussaint On September 7, 2016, the mood was set and the night was calm for yet another Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fatherhood Mentorship Program’s 10th graduation ceremony. “It’s great to see 27 men earn the opportunity to put on a cap & gown, their families cheering them on as they walk across the stage with their heads held high.” The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fatherhood Mentorship
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Program is a free program offered to fathers in Broward County. Fathers meet once a week to have dinner together, discuss issues, and receive various educational presentations such as parenting, child development, motor vehicle laws, child support, and various companies offering job opportunities. “I love this program; I like what is being done here,” said Travis Parker, one of the program graduates.
“Leo honored us all through his unending service to his country. His lifelong activism was tremendously influential, as he made the world a better, more inclusive place. I join with so many around the nation in mourning his loss, and offer my thoughts and prayers to his wife Diane and his children during this time of great sadness.” Congressman Alcee L. Hastings serves as Senior Member of the House Rules Committee, Ranking Democratic Member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, and Co-Chairman of the Florida Delegation.
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American and African-American History Re-imagined
Chicken Little
A Conversation with African American Museum’s Lonnie Bunch
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WASHINGTON — The new Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture opened formerly to the public Sept. 24. It was a day full of glitz and glamour as celebrities, elected officials, civil rights icons and three American presidents gathered to celebrate the historic moment. The museum features over 30,000 artifacts from the journey of the African-American in America – such as the shawl Harriet Tubman was given by Queen Elizabeth, Nat Turner’s Bible, Michael Jackson’s fedora, Whitney Houston’s dress, Emmitt Till’s casket and pieces from actual slave voyage ships. It also includes 77-ton segregated vintage railway car from
the 19th century, a prison guard watch tower from Louisiana State Penitentiary Angola, one of the largest maximum-security penitentiaries in America, and an original Tuskegee Airman airplane that was used in World War II. Prior to the opening, Howard University News Service reporter Maiyah Mayhan talked with Lonnie Bunch, the museum’s founding director, about its development and significance. Why is this museum important for the younger generation? LONNIE BUNCH: This museum is important for all, but especially the younger generation, because the goal of the museum is to give people historical tools to understand the
world they’re living in, to basically be motivated by struggle to make America better. One of the messages that you get in this museum is how young African Americans have died, sacrificed, marched, protested and changed American ways to the point where America could never go back to what it was. What’s your vision for the future of the National Museum of African American History and Culture? BUNCH: I want this museum to be in the future, not a community center, but the center of the community. I want it to allow people, both locally and around the country, to come see the issues we raise and wrestle with them. Race has always divided us. What we
want to talk about is that we realize Black Lives Matter is standing on shoulders, but it is standing on them in very different ways. So, we need to celebrate that as well. Part of what I’d like to do is make sure that this museum is part of the strategy to demand a freer and fairer America. In the past, you’ve mentioned that Black history is American history. What are some of the responses you’ve received from that? BUNCH: The goal was to say that while this is a story that gives an insider’s perspective to African-American culture is also a story that basically is a broader story. That in some ways that I’ve argued the African-American culture is almost too big to just be in the hands of one community that in essence it shapes us all and I want people to know that. And in some ways what I’m simply doing is marketing back to Carter G. Woodson and people in the 1920s who said African-Americans need to know their history beside it others.
"This museum is important for all, but especially the younger generation" -LONNIE BUNCH
Not only that, my children and my children’s children’s children would all be home schooled, raised on nothing but organic vegetables, soy bean milk, sea weed and unsullied tofu watered with fresh squeezed Florida orange juice because California juice might just be a little too fruity, acceptable yes, however, real fruity. We would have a family farm consisting of a cranberry bog, blueberries and farm raised everything from air pie to wind pudding and don’t forget the pork and grits; poke out you’re your mouth and grit your teeth. Again, this farm would include my children and my children’s children’s children in upper Maine where our closest neighbor would be two miles away. Our mail would have to be air dropped in; cable would be non-existent, while we would be more entertaining than the Jackson Five. We would not have to beg and fight for common decency or health care, nature having its own laws and remedies. Our church would be nestled into the side of mountains kissed by the rising sun with lakes and rivers at its doorsteps, the voices of nature accompanying our human voices as we sing praises unto our Lord and Savior. “Then I heard all beings in Heaven and on the earth and under the earth and in the sea offer praise. Together, all of them were saying, “Praise, honor, glory, and strength forever and ever to the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb!” Revelations 5:13 Then I was awakened by a deafening boom, then eerie sirens! No, the sky had not fallen, but the Twin Towers did as well as the respect for our President, our system of government and for the difference in our human race. Well, contingent on the account of the story Chicken Little centers on a little chicken who reacts excessively, creating a huge hullabaloo over naught. The moral of this mishap is to not exaggerate over unseen bumps on the head and don’t believe everything you’re told by an uninformed chicken, which if you do listen to a chicken, you will go in to a delusional state of being. [ Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons ] And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you in the last days: Genesis 49:1 (KNJV) WHEN GOD SAYS ITS OVER BELIEVE IT -IT WILL BE OVER.
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It’s in her DNA:
Deborah Mizell a legacy of giving By Staff Writer Deborah Mizell was honored by the Florida Commission for the Status of Women for Community Service on September 22, 2016 in Gainesville, Fla. In addition to the recognition, she was presented a United States flag that was flown in her honor above the U.S. Capital building and a letter of acknowledgment by Governor Rick Scott. John and Dottie Ruffin, who nominated Deborah, said this about her, “Deborah is a friend, an ambassador and advocate for her community. However, not just Broward County. I personally know of instances where someone in Broward County has recommended her to someone in other Florida counties and other states for assistance. “ heroes and sheros. As a member of the Aging and Disability
Resource Center, she is an advocate for the elderly and disabled in Broward. As the laws change, she educates the community on how the change will affect them. Deb served as member of the Broward County CSW for many years and in later years served as second Vice President. Unfortunately, she had to resign due to becoming a full time caregiver for her sister. However, she never stopped educating women and girls about issues concerning them. Deb organized and chartered the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Chapter of the NBNA to empower nurses of all ethnicities and cultures. The membership is open to all nurses because as she says, “this chapter Deborah Mizell (c) received the Florida Commission for the Status of Women for Comwill look like what the profession looks like… munity Service Award. Deb also designed a 12 week program for indiverse.” The chapter is a resource for all Advisory Committee member, Deb assists in developing nurses in the county and an outlet for issues a curriculum that addresses the knowledge that the cur- ner city girls, 12-17 years, to teach proper rent nursing students need now and in the future of the etiquette, make up application, hair care, and within their profession. appropriate attire personally and professionally. As a Broward College (Central) Program healthcare industry.
Republicans in Virginia plot to ban White House names FAMU doctoral “Violent Felons” from voting forever candidate 2016 HBCU All-Star By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Republicans in Virginia are moving to keep “violent felons” from voting forever in their latest effort to reduce the number of eligible voters in The Old Dominion States. Under a proposed constitutional amendment by Virginia Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment (R-James City), voting rights for nonviolent felons would be automatically restored after they paid restitution, court fees and fines and other “costs assessed by the court,” but violent offenders would never be allowed to vote again. “This amendment would guarantee those who have their right to vote restored are truly deserving of that second chance,” Norment said in a statement earlier this month. Virginia Senate Majority Leader’s amendment also deals with the legal question of what defines a “violent felon” and who sets the legal definition. In the case of Norment’s amendment, the Virginia General Assembly would decide the definition. Senator Norment’s proposed
amendment, Virginia Senate Joint Resolution 223, “would restore the right to vote to those convicted of non-violent felonies, provided they have completed the entirety of their sentence and any probation, and have paid in full any fines, court costs, and restitution. The amendment also assigns to the General Assembly the responsibility of defining offenses that would be classified as violent. Those convicted of violent felonies would not be qualified to vote.” During a conference call with reporters earlier this month, Virginia Democratic Party Chair Susan Swecker said that the amendment was “a disgrace” and a blatant attempt to block Virginia residents from voting. “Violent and non-violent is a fuzzy line,” said Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) on the conference call about Norment’s amendment. “Traditionally, in Virginia, a drug violation would be defined as a ‘violent offense.’” Another potentially daunting aspect of Sen. Norment’s amendment is that it requires felons to pay court fees and other administrative costs. Many argue that if a person has to pay money for the right to cast a ballot, it’s effectively a form of poll tax.
By Keith A. Miles Associate Editor to the Sphinx Gamma Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Virginia Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment. The original Jim Crow laws of the South were state and local laws that were put in place to maintain racial segregation in the South. Most were enacted after Reconstruction and were finally brought to an end with the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and the Voting Rights Act in 1965. Under Norment’s amendment the Governor would lose the power to re-instate voting rights for ex-offenders. State Senator Don McEachin, who is on track to be elected to Congress in November in Virginia’s 4th congressional district, said that the Republican party would rather fight to make democracy smaller than enlarge it. McEachin added: “The Governor tried to restore voting rights and Virginia Republicans acted like the world had ended.”
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There is no Hood like Fatherhood Cont'd from FP Another graduate, Terrence Cooper stated, “We have to be an example to the youth, showing them that being positive is ok and will get them far in life.” “I have been very fortunate, with the success of the program, to see so many fathers have continued success and progression since the start in late 2010” said Samuel Brown, Fatherhood Program Manager. The night was climaxed by the Westside Gazette’s own Mr. Bobby R. Henry, Sr. delivering the keynote speech on the importance and power behind the word father. “One of the most prolific prayers in the world begins with, “Our Father. To be honored with such a term carries a lot of weight,” Henry stated. Shortly thereafter, fathers were called to walk across the stage as their children and families applauded their FATHER. Funded by the Children’s Services Council and partial funding through the A.D. Henderson Foundation, the Fatherhood Mentorship Program is a free program equipping, educating, and empowering fathers to be heroes to their children, community, and city. This is a time our community can celebrate in the achievements of these young men. Let’s join together to support and encourage them in their quest to be a great father.
For more information on the Fatherhood Mentorship Program, please go to our website www.hmhbbroward.org or contact Samuel Brown, Program Coordinator at (954) 7650550. The Fatherhood Mentorship Program can be followed on Facebook/Instagram @nohoodlikefatherhood on Twitter @fatherhood_1. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County is a tax exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1989 dedicated to reducing infant deaths by strengthening families through a comprehensive approach to prenatal care, parenting, education and support services. List of graduates :Aaron Allen, Torrance Cooper, Andre Derico, Edward Dobson, Ken Hankerson Sr., Gene Harris, Kevin Henry, Jyriah Hicks, Nickson Julien, Alvin Kendrick, Amard Kendrick, Danielo Lamour, Steve Marshall, Alan Maxwell, Micael Mckluee, Javon McMillan, Daniel Mondesir, Benny Oliver, Travis Parker, Corwin Townsend, Solomon Richardson, Otis Smith, Rubin Taylor, Lonie Warren, Roderick Williams, Rufus Wright, and Timothy Yancey. Program Manager: Samuel Brown, Case Managers: Cornelius Fuller, Kervens Toussaint. Caters: Mary Brown, Jannie Brown
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU) has recently named Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) doctoral candidate Terrance McNeil, Gamma Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, as one of its 73 2016HBCU (historically black college or university) All-Stars. McNeil, a fourth-year doctoral candidate studying educational leadership, was selected from
more than 300 students from 24 states. FAMU has consistently been represented on the list of ambassadors who are tasked with providing outreach opportunities and communicating with other students about the value of both
education and the Initiative as a networking source. This is a duty that McNeil is more than prepared to fulfill. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Dr. Bendross-Mindingall Miami-Dade County School Board Vice Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall will host the 2016 State Of District 2 Address on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at William H. Tuner Technical Arts High School, 10151 N.W. 19 Ave., Miami, Fla. The event will provide our parents, administrators, and community stakeholder with pertinent information and updates from the School Board on key areas impacting our children in the community. For additional info contact District 2 at (305) 9952311 or email District2@dadeschools.net
Luncheon Broward County Point-inTime-Count Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Plantation Heritage Park – the Fountain Room,1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, Fla.
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Join Broward County Parks and Recreation Division and NAMI Broward County for a free Friday Night Social, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Tree Tops Park 3900 S.W. 100 Ave., Davie, Fla. for ages eighteen and up. There will be music, food, door prizes, and dancing with our famous Broward Parks DJ, Rich.
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Woman 2 Woman, Inc. & Elder Belinda Knox presents “Million Dollar Baby” a night out for the soul, Honors & Appreciation event, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., at Village Civic Center, 6800 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, Fla. Open to the community with live entertainment and full course meal. For additional info call (954) 732-1071 or (954) 803-0513.
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Spirit Led Ministries is having a Pink War, an event targeted at Breast Cancer, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at 10 a.m., at The Light Center, 1100 N.W. Fourth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Pink War is an annual event sponsored by Dr. Daine Lazare and Spirit Led Ministries. We're challenging a minimum of 100 women to support our cause by coming to our event and wearing pink. For more info call (954) 376-3349.
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Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is hosting its annual Health Fair, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 North University Drive, Coral Springs, Fla. The focus is family health, cancer awareness prevention. There will be bags of goodies for the whole family. Refreshments will also be served. This free event is opened to the public. Community participants are strongly encouraged to attend.
Explosive Diaspora Arts Coalition, “When Artists Meet”, Art & Business Networker, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex – The Hibiscus Room 3000 N.W. 199 St., Miami Gardens, Fla. Feature refreshment, entertainment by DAC members: Michael “SaxMan” Emanuel; Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughns, and more hosted by Johnny Sanders. Free admission. To RSVP for more info call (786) 237-5079.
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Fire In The Coal Pot an explosive and sensational Global Dance Extravaganza, Saturday,Oct. 1, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., at Miramar Cultural Center * ArtSpark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Fla (On Red Rd, North of Miramar Parkway). Featuring the Peter London Global Dance Company. Tickets info online at www.miramarculturalcenter.org or call (954) 602-4500 in person at the Box Office Tuesdays to Saturdays from 12 to 5 p.m.
Boating for Breast Cancer, happening on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., as a kick-off to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 100 percent of all Water Shuttle ticket sales will be donated to the Gilda’s Club South Florida, located in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets can be purchased at the Water Shuttle Kiosk on the Riverwalk (located in Riverfront) at 300 S.W. First Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Tickets can also be purchased onboard the Water Shuttle. For additional info on this event https:// www.dropbox.com/s/ 2hvpn6nnedemz7d/ Media%20Release%20Boating%20f or%20Breast%Cancer%20Sept %202016%20FINAL.d oc?dl=0
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TygaB for Breast Cancer Inc. will be hosting this year’s fundraising event on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 from 3 to 7 p.m., at Inverrary Country Club, 3840 Inverray Blvd., Lauderhill, Fla. The event entitled “Heaven on Earth” will be another fun informative evening full of entertainment, survivors’ testimonies, and much more attire semi-formal. Brittania M. Bryant, Founder/President. For additional info call (954) 6619100.
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Greetings everyone, I hope you’re doing well. One of the most disturbing trends in national news media over the last two years has been the revelation of numerous killings of Black men by the police. There are some of us who’ve been screaming to the top of our lungs about this issue for decades, but it is only in recent months that the world has started to listen. Ironically, there are those who believe that the police killings of Black men is a relatively new phenomenon or that the number of incidents has increased over the past several years. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is that police have been slaughtering Black men for centuries, and you’re just now being made aware of it because of the use of cell phones. In TheBlackHistorySchool.com, we reached out to noted Black History Expert Aaron Johnson to do a powerful and compelling video series on the history of police killing Black men. In this lecture series, Professor Johnson gives the background on the police going back to the days of slavery and how these systems were never designed to serve and protect Black people in the first place. We spent quite a bit of time and resources putting this history together, so we hope you enjoy it. We’ve arranged for those here to receive a 50% discount on the price of the course, normally priced at $99. You can take advantage of this offer by visiting this link. Each one must teach one. We can only emerge from this chaos through education. Until we meet again, please have a wonderful day. Sincerely, Dr Boyce Watkins
Bicycle helmet, safety education can increase helmet use and reduce bicycle –related deaths and injury learn how to properly select and fit bike helmets on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at Florida Department of Transportation, 3400 W. Comm. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. To register c o n t a c t Thomas.Miller@dot.state.fl.us or (954) 777-4073.
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Lesesne Media Group presents Miami Urban Music & Film Festival on Friday & Saturday, Oct. 7-8, 2016 from 4 to 10 p.m., at Lehman Theater, Miami Dade College, North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami, Fla.
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Parks & Recreation City of Fort Lauderdale, presents Rockin & Reelin”, Concerts from 7 -10 Movies at 8 p.m., at Provident Park, 1412 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Join a free Concert and Movie Series this fall at Provident Park. Friday, Oct. 7 - The Larry Dogg Band (R&B/Motown); Friday, Oct. 14 - Kung Fu Panda (PG); Friday, Nov. 4 CriStyle Renaw (Soul/R&B); Friday, Nov. 11 - Remember the Titans (PG). Bring your chairs, picnic blankets, snacks, family and friends to enjoy great music and movies outdoors. For info www.fortlauderdale.gov/ rockin (954) 828-5363.
Broward Healthy Start Coalition, Inc., in collaboration with Urban League of Broward County presents the Sixth Annual, Black Infant Health Practice Initiative, on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Urban League of Broward County, 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Friday Night Tunes A Concert Series at Joseph C. Carter Park, from 7 to 10 p.m., 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Concert schedule: Friday, Oct. 21, Speaker Box Band (Motown) and Friday, Nov. 18, All-Star Band featuing Jai Rose (Blues/Funk), Food Truck on site. For more info call (954) 828-5363.
Celebration “Mary Hill Day” come celebrate and participate, on Friday, Oct. 9, 2016 at 9 p.m., at Historic Hampton House, 4240 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami, Fla. Guest speaker, entertainment, good food and a grand prize “Samsung Tablet” to one lucky winner. For cost and additional info (954) 889-4108 or (305) 758-9752.
Anniversary The City of Miramar’s Park and Recreation department will present as part of its Culture in the Night Concert Series, the Fourth Annual Latin Heritage Celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 from 6 to 10 p.m., at Miramar Reginal Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Fla.
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Morehouse College Alumni Chapter of Broward County to celebrate its Golden 50th Anniversary, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., at Lauderdale Lakes Library Cultural Center, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This event is semi-formal affair. For additional info call Robert Holmes at (954) 943-7485.
Luncheon People Helping People Outreach Center, Inc. 19th Annual Home Appreciation Luncheon Birthday Celebration, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m., at Delevoe Park 2520 N.W. Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info contact Patricia Hankerson/Founder at (954) 527-0414.
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6210. * Star Lab portable planetarium at AARLCC will offer viewings, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. and at 3 p.m., inside the exhibit hall along with the Discover Space Exhibit on display until Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 *Ain’t noth-ing like the real thing, baby! Destination Motown is coming to the AARLCC, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The age’s 21-and-over event. Upcoming Destination Friday events include: Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 – Madrid, Spain and Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. * AARLCC Book Talk features "The Uncommon Single" known as Nicole Porter will discuss her book, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. For more info call (954) 3576210.
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Dillard High School fans, if you are, you certainly want to be a part of the 2016 Commemorative Band Journal. The journal will be featured on Homecoming Day 2016. If you would like to be a part of this unique endeavor call (754) 3220838 or (954) 261-8727 for further info.
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Save the Date Healthy Community Zone Second Annual Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Urban League of Broward County, 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. There will be free health screenings free healthy cooking demonstrations, wellness activities for the whole family, music and fun and raffle and giveaways.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 The Second Annual Pretty Walk Fashion Show 2016. If interested in being a Vender please email us @theprettywalk2@gmail.com Venders -Models -Vendors Stylist -Vocalist -Upcoming Artist -Sponsors @tynikidscouture @prettyclassygirls
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Breaking the Cycle: Young mother of seven turns life around at McDonald’s By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Ten years ago, Cameo Faust, a single mother of seven, was working at an Atlanta-area McDonald’s, struggling to make ends meet and highly motivated to make a better life for herself and her family. Now, she’s the general manager, responsible for the operation of the restaurant and in charge of helping to build a team of employees to help the business flourish. Faust gave birth to her first child when she was 14. Faust’s mother, Shirley Randolph, had given birth to her first child at the age of 12. “By the time I was 15, I had twins, plus the baby. At 17, I had four kids, and then I had five by the time I was 18 and, finally, by 26, I had seven,” she said, unapologetically, naming them in range from the oldest to the youngest – Jasmine, Markiesha, Marcus, DeMarcus, Sparticus, Sparkle and Joshua. Now, Faust, at 36 years-old, realizes that with each pregnancy, she was desperately trying to fill a void created by the loveless, tumultuous relationship that she had with her own mother. “My mother would always be fussing at me telling me not to wear a head rag or not to do this or to do that…[she was] always so mean and I didn’t want to listen to her. I’m having these kids to have someone to love because nobody ever loved me,” Faust said. Although she continued in a relationship with the father of her children, Faust knew that a life of struggle wasn’t ideal. At the time, Faust didn’t even have a high school diploma. The proverbial light bulb in her head switched on when the town’s water company turned off her water, Faust said. “I was dating my children’s father and one day the water got cut off and I asked him what were we going to do,” she said. “He looked at me, told me that he didn’t know what I was
Cameo Faust worked her way up from crew person to general manager at a McDonald’s franchise in the Atlantaarea. Faust also attends McDonald’s Hamburger University. (Cameo Faust)
going to do, but that he was leaving.” Stunned, the unemployed Faust showed him the door. “I just got tired,” she said. “I told him that he could go.” Now, with five children, no money, no job, no high school diploma, and a paltry $367-amonth welfare check, Faust began pounding the pavement. “I kept walking up and down the street for about three days. There were a lot of fast food restaurants and I would walk up and down every day asking for a job,” she said. “I stopped in at McDonald’s near Riverdale Road and asked if I could apply for a job. [The supervisor] told me to come back the next day,” Faust said. “I explained that it took me an hour to walk here, but he said, ‘I should come back.’ I kept coming back and he’d tell me to come back again and again. I was tired, but finally I was hired as a crew person.” At first, the job only added to Faust’s problems. She had five children at home with the oldest just 10 years-old.
“I had my oldest watch the other children even though I also had an infant and a toddler in the house,” Faust said. “I know it was dangerous, but I couldn’t allow my kids’ father
"I still want God to let God take me Higher." to come back. I’d walk back and check on them when I could and I made sure that they had three meals every day.” She said, adding that a neighbor did, from time to time, peak in on the children to ensure that all was well. “It was all about perseverance and I didn’t want to be on welfare anymore, so I did what I had to do,” Faust said. Faust worked hard and began to earn promotions at the restaurant. Ironically, she said that she was inspired by Randolph who had given her such a difficult time. “My mother pushed me to be better than her; that’s why she was so hard on me,” said Faust.
Bush is challenging School Board race
Cont'd from FP Fla. Stat. 102.168 gives the unsuccessful candidate the right to contest or dispute the results of an election based on misconduct, absentee balloting fraud, ineligibility and corrupt election practices on behalf of the alleged successful candidate. In the Complaint Bush is challenging not only the returns but Dr. Steve Gallon III eligibility status to run for the position in the first place. Gallon has had in the past a very sketchy history with the School District in New Jersey as well as a stellar history here in Miami/Dade County. According to the Sun Sentinel article by Amy Shipley and Karen Yi, New Jersey authorities banned educator Steve Gallon III from working in their public schools. The struggling schools gave Gallon’s
Holloway, Gallon and Bush company $500,000 in taxpayer dollars over two years, allowing him to give jobs and double payments to his buddies. The prosecutor’s press release said Gallon was charged with “conspiring to commit theft by deception, theft by deception as an accomplice, and false swearing.” Others were charged with “uttering false documents, theft by deception, conspiracy to commit theft by deception and false swearing,” according to the press release. Florida election laws state if a person has been convicted of an alleged crime within any state court that person must prove that his and/or her voting rights were restored by the state charging him or her with a crime, meaning you cannot vote or participate in a Florida election without it. Bush has implied that Dr. Gallon is in compliance with this violation,and the SOE
“She loved me. She’s really my role model.” Faust is now enrolled in school and she’s taking courses at McDonald’s famed Hamburger University, recognized
should act on this immediately. An injunction also was filed by Bush on September 20, 2016 which is set for an emergency hearing in Dade County at 9am on September 29, 2016 before Circuit Court Judge Thomas Rebull. The injunction asks the court to halt the November 8 run-off election until the election contest can be heard at a later date and/or before the general elections. “Dr. Gallon should be disqualified if he has not restored his voting rights within the State of New Jersey after his conviction. I want every ballot and absentee ballot manually inspected and counted by the courts who can rule on the outcome of misconduct and determine if the election is in compliance, thus avoiding the appearance of misconduct, fraud and corrupt practices,” stated Bush.
by the American Council on Education as the only academically accredited restaurant in the country. Through a company program, employees can transfer as many as 46 hours toward a bachelor’s degree, certificate program, or associate’s degree. Hamburger University first opened in 1961 and more than 330,000 students have taken
courses there, including franchise general managers like Faust whose courses include shift management, introduction to management and guest services. In a statement about the university, Rob Lauber, McDonald’s chief learning officer, said that an educated workforce has huge value for the business. “We estimate between 20 and 30 percent of our restaurant managers haven’t finished high school and Hamburger University focuses more on leadership development, business growth, and operations procedures, with a special emphasis on service, quality, and cleanliness to help prepare students for managerial positions in the
restaurant industry,” said Lauber. John Hurt, the McDonald’s franchise owner who employs Faust, said that she has done a great job. “This is one area of being an owner that really gives you satisfaction,” said Hurt. “Knowing you’re helping others and this one particular person, who was looking for a way out and knowing that we could provide that opportunity is special. I am really thrilled to have Cameo with me.” Hurt said that Faust manages about 55 employees, managers report to her, and that he’s pleased with the progress that she’s made over the years. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, said that the NNPA salutes McDonald’s for offering career advancement opportunities for their employees. “The success story of Cameo Faust in Georgia serves as an inspiring national example that millions of young single mothers should view as proof that social challenges can be overcome,” said Chavis. “Cameo’s career journey personifies self-empowerment with grace and elegance.” Faust said that she aspires to become an entrepreneur and a motivational speaker. Three of Faust children have graduated high school and one of her daughters attends Clark University, a historically Black college in Atlanta. “I love McDonald’s and all that they’ve done for me,” said Faust. “I still want to let God take me Higher."
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Opinion
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Our political leaders must work to solve police racism Change the culture that makes police view Black people as inherently “bad” By Duvalier Malone These were the words that accompanied the police murder of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed Black man: “That looks like a bad dude.” Terence Crutcher was not a bad dude. He was merely the victim of car troubles. And then, he became the victim of the Tulsa police officers who figured he was a “bad dude”. Why was he a “bad dude”? What is
it about a Black man without a weapon having normal run-of-the-mill auto issues that makes a police officer automatically tag him as a “bad dude”? We all know what it is. It’s because he was Black; and if you refuse to acknowledge this simple fact, then you are part of the problem. In this country, Black lives have historically been undervalued. Our value as 3/5 of a human being during slavery set the precedent for our portrayal as “less than human”. We are considered subhuman, substandard. Not fully capable of love, affection, pain or human rights: Those things
that might classify us as a full human being. On the surface, America is not the same country that destroyed Black families and imposed slavery on an entire people. On the surface, this country has changed. But although it’s easy to see that things are different on the surface, there is a vein that’s barely hidden— an undercurrent—that threatens to expose the racial horrors that this country has never truly addressed. Terence Crutcher is not the only Black person that was unjustly killed by police this month. He’s just one that
Trump advocates “Stop & Frisk” for the Black community By Don Valentine “Stop and frisk worked,” Trump said on Fox & Friends this Thursday. As you may recall, this gave the police the option to stop anyone on a whim for no probable cause. This let the police frisk you and check your i.d for anything. This could be as unreasonable as they thought your pants sagged too much or your being in the wrong neighbor-
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hood. Imagine how this would impact people of color? When this tactic was implemented in New York City in 2002 it resulted in a marginal increase of 12% in convictions. It did lead to close to 700,000 minorities a year being inconvenienced by 2011. Should Trump review the Constitution he would realize the fallacy of his proposition. The 6th amendment clearly states that “The right of the people to be secure in their person from unreasonable search...shall not be violated...” That is why on August 12, 2013, U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin ruled that the stop and frisk practice was unconstitutional. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio is on the record warning Trump not to go forward with this concept. According to a 9-22 article by Reuters, De Blasio disputed Trump’s assertion that it lowered the crime rate in the city. He affirmed documentation that showed it was a shift to a more tenacious policing effort known as “Broken Windows” policing that lowered the crime
rate. This was a policy of not ignoring any crime from being prosecuted. This is opposed to stopping people of color randomly, assuming they must be some kind of miscreant because of their color. In closing, let me implore every reader to get out and vote. Discuss the temperament, lack of experience and moral ethos of Trump with your community. How many people do you know that have a 6 foot portrait of themselves, filed for bankruptcy 6 times [politifact.com], or brags about using other people’s money?
Is genocide a reality for the Black man in America Poor Black men are disappearing in 2016? at alarming rates in the inner cities by By Roger Caldwell There is something wrong in America when Black youth are throwing rocks, bricks, and bottles at a police force that have weapons of mass destruction at their disposal. Some are calling it a protest, some are calling it a riot, others are calling it insanity, but Black youth are at war with the police and the establishment. Last week in Charlotte, North Carolina, a Black man, Keith Scott, was executed while sitting in his car waiting to pick up his child after school. There are two conflicting stories where the police say Mr. Scott was carrying a gun, and the family says he had a book. There are two videos that the mayor and police chief have finally released, but the information is inconclusive. The wife has a phone video that she released, which is also vague and inconclusive. Another incident took place last week as well, where there was a police execution in Tulsa, Oklahoma of a Black man, Terence Crutcher 40. The city leadership acted quickly to provide the family and the Black community with videos. The officer, Betty Shelby, has been charged with first degree manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man. What a major contrast in the treatment of evidence, and working with the Black community in Tulsa. In Charlotte, there have been six days of demonstrations with two days of violent protest and rioting. It is obvious when the political and police leadership in the city is not transparent and forthright, the community is defiant, violent and angry.
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murder and execution from the police, and the killing of each other, involving drugs and firearms. In America, Black men are considered a threat and an endangered species with no real value to society. David Love of the Grio says “When society reinforces the notion that Black men are a threat, then sets in motion laws and policies to address and ultimately eliminate that threat, is it any wonder that the brothers are missing? If the disappearing of Black men is not genocide, then what should we call it?” As a young Black man in America in 2016, there are images of death everywhere in their communities. Being born poor, with very little education, and no opportunity for gainful employment, most young Black men are frustrated and depressed. The system is not working in their best interest, so they turn to drugs, crime, and violence. According to a report entitled,”Addressing Racial Disparities in Incarceration,” 1 out of 3 Black men in inner cities will end up in prison in their lifetime. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
made headlines and received a twitter hashtag. #TerenceCrutcher. It fits right in with the rest. #MichaelBrown. #EricGarner. #JohnCrawford. #TamirRice. #WalterScott. #FreddieGray. #SandraBland. There are many Black men, Black women and even Black children who are considered “bad dudes” by the police. The list doesn’t stop. But where do WE stop? When do we stop cheapening the value of a Black life? A Black life is so worthless that it has become cultural in police forces across this country. Last year, it was widely reported that Florida police officers used the mugshots of Black suspects for shooting practice. This means that the problem is systemic! There are probably even some Black officers that have undergone this training, and have been brainwashed into believing that when they see a Black face, he’s inherently a “bad dude”. Perhaps the Black officer who shot Keith Lamont Scott in Charleston, NC was required to shoot at images of Black people during his training. We don’t know for sure; and we may never know, due to the fraternal brotherhood of police officers that teaches them to protect one another at all costs and to never incriminate a fellow officer. If we never stop to acknowledge that this problem stems from an ingrained racist culture that teaches our police that Black people are “bad dudes”, then we will never solve this problem. We need our political leaders now, more than ever. Why do I keep reiterating that we don’t have a seat at the table? Because our political leaders should be in front, addressing—both verbally and with policy—the embedded racism in our police departments. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
The Gantt Report Pharoah’s Police Force By Lucius Gantt I want to apologize in advance. This week I’m writing one of what I think is one of my most important columns but I am writing with a very heavy heart for a couple of reasons. First, I want to wish the Editor and Publisher of The Pensacola Voice, Jackie Miles, a healthy and speedy recovery from a significant health issue. If you don’t know, Jackie and I are sort of like sister and brother. We have worked together, traveled together, fussed and fought on more than one occasion, but we continued our love and support for each other. The Pensacola Voice has been one of the strongest supporters of The Gantt Report in the Sunshine State. Get well soon girl! On a more somber note, one of my very best friends and a long time business partner, Vernon Bailey, has taken his final journey to The Land of Plenty. In my darkest hours and my lowest points in life, Vernon was always there for me with a kind word, a smiling face and even a dollar or two if I needed it. He was one of the best husbands and fathers I have ever known and a true professional, an electrical expert and a construction manager and engineer for NASA and also for the Federal Government. Vernon’s spirit will live on in me and in his beautiful wife and everyone else that loved him. Rest in peace, my brother! Now, I am a messenger and I know well how some folk like to attack the messengers. Colin Kaepernick is a messenger, too. I talk about beasts and devils at the drop of a hat in some of my messages, but Colin Kaepetnick’s message about police misconduct was soft, subtle, dignified and given in accordance and in recognition of his, and also your, Constitutional right to protest. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Blacks should have animals rights Dr. John Warren says that if Black people were formally declared an “endangered species” we would have more protection under the law than we are currently being given under police encounters of “any kind.” By Dr. John Warren (San Diego Voice and Viewpoint /NNPA Member) It appears that the law enforcement officers of America have declared open season on African Americans, both male and female. “Open Season” occurs in the hunting world when one is free to kill a particular species at “anytime” as opposed to “regulated hunting,” which provides certain times and seasons of hunting of specific species. Seasonal hunting requires permits and it appears that the police badge has become a permanent hunting permit. The continued shooting of African American males, in particular, in spite of the fact that the number of such shootings in recent months and years have clearly shown deadly force was not necessary. The facts surrounding these shootings suggest that the “to protect and serve” slogan found on patrol cars no longer applies to the communities supposedly being served, but now only apply to the police themselves. If African Americans and Blacks had animal rights, there would be serious penalties for shooting “out of season.” Clearly, we are no longer considered human beings. The frequency and the conditions under which “unarmed” Black men are being shot suggest that maybe
police training manuals have included language from the March 7, 1857, U. S. Supreme Court Decision in the Dred Scott case which held that in a “free” state where slavery was outlawed, a Black man was not entitled to his freedom and that an African American could never be a citizen of the United States. The translation has been “A Black man has no rights that a White man is bound to respect.” As farfetched as this might sound, clearly the continued police killing of African Americans under the same “quick shoot” circumstances suggest either a lack of awareness to the many blatant shootings of unarmed Black men, or an ideology so ingrained within law enforcement that all Black males are dangerous, that there is no concern for public reaction or perceptions. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Silicon Valley is too exclusive and still far too white By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (President and CEO of the NNPA) Silicon Valley has ushered in social media, driverless cars, and missions to Mars, contributing to its image in popular culture as an industry of the future, full of visionaries transforming the way people live and communicate throughout the world. But, there is a persistent contradictory side to Silicon Valley rarely depicted in books, television shows, and movies, full of a handful of powerful companies careful to keep their influence and edge out of the reach of smaller competitors. Silicon Valley lacks diversity to its eventual detriment. As the industry grows in influence, it has begun to draw criticism on a number of fronts. From trade groups that represent small business owners, like the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), to the LGBTQ community, and even on Capitol Hill
where U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has expressed her concerns over anti-competitive behavior in Silicon Valley where large tech companies have increasingly found themselves in the hot seat over their business practices. The NNPA, the trade group that represents over 211 Black-owned media companies and newspapers across the country, has shared these concerns and are lending our voices to the growing chorus of critics who question Silicon Valley’s expanding influence over a multitude of experiences, from news distribution to shopping to professional communications. Consider the area of news publishing, for example. While we are pleased that readership of NNPA newspapers continues to be over 20 million per week throughout the United States, we are concerned about the growing trend to get breaking news first from social media. We are now endeavoring as a consequence to establish our own NNPA Digital Network to bring more
diversity from an ownership perspective to the digital space. Across all demographics, including age, race, gender, income and education, Americans are increasingly getting their news through social media. And none is more popular than Facebook. Last year, 63 percent of Facebook users reported that they use the site as a news platform. About 600 million people see a news story on Facebook every week, and the site drives a quarter of all web traffic. As a recent article in “The Atlantic” put it, “Facebook Is Eating the Internet.” What’s worse, the platform presents itself as an honest purveyor of information, even though the mechanisms that determine what users see is shrouded in mystery and have a poor track record when it comes to objectivity and transparency. (Read full story on 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"
WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Noonday Service .................................. 12:00-12:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ............................................ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................... 7:00 p.m. Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship. Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!
St Paul United Methodist Church 244 S.E. Second Avenue Deerfield Beach, Florida 33341 (954) 427-9407 EMAIL EMAIL:: Stpaulmeth@bellsouth.net WEBSITE WEBSITE:: saintpauldeerfield.com
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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 DAWSON Funeral services for the late Baby Jahlia Syke Dawson. EVERSBURG Funeral services for the late Robert Joseph Eversburg, II – 82..
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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.
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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.
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HARRISON Funeral services for the late Darren Fredrick Harrison – 48 were held Sept. 22 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel. MOBLEY Funeral services for the late Sidney Erasmus Mobley, Sr. - 93 were held Sept. 24 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Apostle Lois J. Parchment officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. YOUNG Funeral services for the late Paulette S. Young - 51 were held Sept. 24 at James C. Boyd's Memorial Chapep with Pastor Grantis Poole officiating.
McWhite's Funeral Home GROOMES Funeral services for the late Eugene “BO” - 78 were held Sept. 24 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop James Franklin officiating. HALL Funeral services for the late Baby Darryl Leroy Hall, Jr 2-months-old were held Sept.24 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor officiating. MICKLES Funeral services for the late Helen McBride Mickles - 72
were held Sept. 24 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. THOMAS Funeral services for the late Ralph Eugene Thomas, Jr. 51 were held Sept. 24 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kenny Stephens officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home COX Funeral services for the late Mother Teereather Cox 84 were held Sept. 24 at Roy Mizell and Kurtz Worship Center with Bishop Daniel Smart officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. CRADLE Funeral services for the late Roderick Lavone Cradle 46 were held Sept. 24 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Dr. James B. Darling, Jr. officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Central. THOMAS Funeral services for the late Patricia Ann Thomas - 60 were held Sept. 24 at Faith Center Lauderhill with Pastor Joseph Wells officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
ELIJAH BELL'S Funeral Services THOMPSON Funeral services for the late Nathaniel Thompson – 89 were held Sept. 21 at Elijah Bell’s Worship Center with Pastor McQuaise Hepburn officiating. A Family That Prays Together, Stays Together.
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Q & A: What does Reverend Deal say this week!
“Levels of rewards in heaven” Question: Are there levels of rewards in heaven? Answer: According to the scriptures there are levels of rewards you can receive in heaven. First and foremost in order to receive an award in heaven one must get to heaven. Romans 3:23 says,” For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”, in other words we deserved God’s condemnation. But, through God’s mercy and His love for us our sins and guilt were passed on to His Son Jesus when sacrificed on the cross. If you believe with all your heart that God performed this magnificent feat you will be saved. Jesus spoke of rewards in Matthew 16:27,’ For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works”. Also, 1 Corinthian 3:8 Paul states,” The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor (NIV)”. (Matthew 10:4042 & 13:23) Jesus is giving levels of rewards. The Bible speaks about losing rewards as in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:2829). In this parable God rebuked a servant and took away his reward.
Reverend Deal For some making it into heaven is good enough. But, why settle for an average reward when God has much more to give. Jesus Christ says in Revelation 22:12" And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work’. Reverend David Deal is the senior pastor at Every Christian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Please write to Rev Deal in care of Westside Gazette, 545 N.W. Seventh Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Fla 33311, or email @ david.deal55@gmail.com
Kids Talk About God How do you sense God’s presence? By Carey Kinsolving and friends (Part Five of Part Six) “I sensed God’s presence when he gave me courage to pull my cousin out of a deep ditch with a fishing net, and later that night, I knew God had helped me,” says Dustin, age 9. Good catch, Dustin! Every crisis presents an opportunity to experience God’s presence and power. “I sense God’s presence when I am scared because he gives me courage,” says Alex, 10. Fear is an immobilizer. It keeps us from living large in God’s presence. Most people choose security over adventure. We choose the comfort of self-imposed limits over the faith adventure of letting God lead us. Through the prophet Isaiah, God told Israel: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). “When there is something that you think is impossible, that means God is there,” says Brent, 9. “When I do stuff God wants me to do, I feel God’s presence.” Yes, God is there when we face the impossible, but remember: He’s there for the small stuff as well. Trust him for the attack of the mosquito, and you’ll be better prepared to trust him for the charge of the elephant. Something deep inside us longs to live courageously. We love stories of mighty warriors like William Wallace, especially as depicted by Mel Gibson in “Braveheart.” Living with fearless abandon in God’s presence is every Christian’s inheritance, but too often, we feel like a wimp instead of a warrior. We fail to understand the power of God’s presence. When Israel came out of Egypt, God revealed his presence in a glory-cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:2122). Next, he showed his presence in a cloud that descended on the tabernacle the Israelites built according to his instructions (Exodus 40:34). Later, God again revealed his glorious presence through a cloud at the dedication of Solomon’s temple (I Kings 8:10-11). Today, God’s presence and glory won’t be found in buildings or tabernacles. Now, he dwells in the hearts of his people. The law God gave to Moses never transformed anyone’s desires. Rather, it showed the heart’s wicked condition. Now, God performs spiritual transplants by giving new hearts to all who believe in Jesus as their savior (Hebrews 8:7-13). Go forth with a new heart infused with the love of God, informed by the Word of God and filled with the Spirit of God. Take authority over fear, worry, loneliness, rejection and other negative emotions. “I sense God’s presence when I pray, when I read the Bible and when I tell people about God,” says Jonathan, 9. Jonathan is experiencing God’s presence by exercising his royal priesthood and ambassadorship. Through prayer, he goes directly into God’s presence. By studying the Word, he’s learning more about God. When he shares his faith, he functions as a heavenly ambassador. He is living in God’s presence. “You can sense God is present when you feel deep joy and relaxation,” says Alex, 9. “God doesn’t talk to us in a loud voice. He speaks to us in a quiet, still voice almost like a whisper. Think about this: God often speaks in a still, quiet voice, but he can speak in a loud voice as well. Sensing God’s presence is the first step in hearing him speak and living boldly without fear. Memorize this truth: Isaiah 41:10 quoted above. Ask this question: Are you aware of God’s presence today? “Kids Talk About God” is written and distributed by Carey Kinsolving. To access free, online “Kids Color Me Bible” books, “Mission Explorers” videos, a new children’s musical, and all columns in a Bible Lesson Archive, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org. To read journey-of-faith feature stories written by Carey Kinsolving, visit www.FaithProfiles.org.
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tin. Yet, minority owned firms continue to be less likely than non-minority owned businesses to receive the funding they need. When minority-owned firms do receive loans, the dollar value is often less, while the interest rates tend to be higher, according to research from the Minority Business Development Agency. The average loan amount for minority-owned businesses with gross receipts over $500,000 is $149,000, compared with $310,000 for their non-minority owned counterparts. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) has long identified the importance of providing minority firms equal access to capital and the tools they need to be competitive in a global marketplace—and reach their full potential. It is for that reason that the CBCF has created its Executive Economic Summit series. By 2050, our nation’s minority population will be the majority. The minority community is poised to play a major role in job creation and business development. But they cannot do so if the purse strings to capital access remain tied. The summit will tackle these disparities head on with solid discussions and actionable outcomes around capital expansion, entrepreneurial education and strategic partnerships. The United States has a long, enviable entrepreneurial culture. If we are to continue as a world leader in innovation, we must foster broad participation in economic growth. This starts with removing barriers to capital expansion and empowering more entrepreneurs with the skills and resources they need to succeed. We must develop strategies and policy recommendations for achieving economic parity. And we must strengthen partnerships across the government, business and financial services sectors. Now is the time to advance America’s promise of opportunity, prosperity, and growth for all.
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 5 2016 • PAGE 9 Westside Gazette The Miami Dolphins create the RISE tailgate to stop police brutality Why the 2016 Miami Dolphins are still on the right track
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equal opportunity. From my position, it doesn’t seem that it’s happening. That’s why I took a stand.” Then the backlash found itself in South Florida too. Broward Sheriff’s Office had been asked by the police union to remove their escort services from the team. However, BSO wouldn’t comply and that’s when Dolphins owner Stephen Ross came up with a solution that would leave everyone happy. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com) By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau The Miami Dolphins have created the R.I.S.E. tailgate in order to help bring an end to police brutality and injustice for minorities. These days, it’s a scary environment for people to live in, especially if you’re an AfricanAmerican male. People want to bring change, and they need to find a way to do it quickly. For a lot of African-American individuals, they’ve been unfairly treated by law enforcement. So what’s someone to do? How about holding a protest and bring change. That was the mindset behind Colin Kaepernick’s plight to sit down during the national anthem. Nonetheless, even though Kaepernick is bringing a lot of awareness to police brutality, and injustice being served in
the country, his form of protest is receiving a lot of public backlash. All Kaepernick wants is for people to get up in arms about African-Americans being shot and killed by police the same way they get riled up that someone isn’t standing up for the national anthem. During the opening week of the season against Seattle, a few Dolphins players including Kenny Stills, Jelani Jenkins, Arian Foster, and Michael Thomas joined Kaepernick in his quest to protest. “I chose to get involved to see if I could create change, raise awareness. And I want to make it clear that there is no disrespect to the military or to police officers —I’m not about that. I love everyone,” said Jelani Jenkins. “I would like to keep moving forward in the right direction with everybody: equal rights,
BankUnited & Jarvis Landry are holding a contest for a grand prize By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry and corporate sponsor BankUnited have teamed up. They will pro-
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vide a winning student a chance to win $1,000 cash. While teaming up with BankUnited, one of the corporate sponsors of the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Jarvis Landry is holding a competition. Landry is helping full-time Florida students from ages 13 to 18 a chance to have a head start with their own personal savings account. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 for submitting an essay in the 4 Downs for Finance literacy contest. All full-time Florida high school students can register online at www.4downsforfinance.com. The last time to register for the competition is December 19th. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau The Miami Dolphins had a rough start to begin the year losing to New England and Seattle. With the win against Cleveland, the Dolphins are once again on the right track. We’re only two weeks in and the Miami Dolphins season couldn’t be more of a big question mark. After the first two games, people thought it was the same typical Dolphins. Watching their opening season game to Seattle was tough. The team only managed to score one offensive touchdown, people couldn’t be-
lieve in this team. Then came the loss to New England’s second and third-string quarterbacks. Now, it looks like the Dolphins are on the right track. With the 30-24 overtime win over the Cleveland Browns, the Dolphins are still in playoff contention. It’s only three weeks in the new season, but Miami needs to get their wins early. Starting running back Arian Foster was out with a groin injury. His injury opened up the job for the running back stable. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Prostate Cancer impacts a high Department Of Health Daily Zika percentage of the male population, Update especially African-Americans By Dr. Sean Cavanaugh There is a relatively quiet health crisis in America that has flown below the national radar for decades and it disproportionately affects African-American men more than any other group. Statistics from the Prostate Cancer Foundation clearly reveal a disparity. * Prostate cancer strikes one-in-seven men. * African-American men are 60-percent more likely to be afflicted. * African-American men are 2.4-times more likely to die as a result of prostate cancer than men of other ethnicities. * Prostate cancer in African-American men is more prevalent than any other ethnicity in the nation. Although the reason for the great disparity has not been positively identified, it is widely believed that a combination of genetics, lifestyles, nutritional habits and the quality and frequency of medical care all play a role. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and a key message for men of all ethnicities is: prostate cancer screenings help save lives. It is a simple test, routinely performed during an annual physical exam whereby a doctor assesses the prostate for enlargement or abnormalities and checks the blood in what is known as a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test. (PSA is a protein secreted only by the prostate and is easily measured in the blood of all men.) If the level of PSA falls outside a specific range considered normal, additional testing may be required to determine if the individual has prostate cancer. The PSA test is effective in detecting cancer prior to the onset of any symptoms, and that is where such tests can be true lifesavers. Remember: * The best time to check for, and treat, prostate cancer is when there are no symptoms. * Prostate cancer is most beatable when detected early. * If you have symptoms that may include, but are not limited to: painful urination, blood in the urine, or persistent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips or upper thighs, it is absolutely essential to be evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible. For many years, when prostate cancer was detected, a biopsy was the primary evaluation
and monitoring tool. The problem is, there are inherent shortcomings in biopsies. Tissue samples from one area of the prostate might not reveal the level of cancer in another. Fortunately, advances in three dimensional imaging, known as Multi-parametric MRI, gives doctors a new tool that allows them to monitor the entire prostate in three dimensions and helps guide decisions on treatment options. Sometimes surgery may be required to remove the prostate and surrounding lymph nodes, other times radiation and brachytherapy (implanting of tiny radioactive “seeds” directly into the tissue) are effective. In some men, certain hormone therapies have proven effective in shrinking prostate tumors, but such treatments have proven problematic for others. The death rate for African-Americans who have undergone hormone therapy in treatment of prostate cancer is much higher than men of other ethnicities. Multi-parametric MRI on the other hand has proven to be effective in all groups as it often provides latitude for doctors and patients to proceed with “active surveillance,” a noninvasive monitoring option. Multi-parametric imaging allows doctors to keep a close eye on the situation and can reduce or eliminate the need for surgery. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
TALLAHASSEE, FL -- In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware about the status of the Zika virus, the department will issue a Zika virus update each week day. Updates will include a Zika case count by county and information to keep Floridians informed and prepared. In order to keep the public informed, the department has posted our investigation process here. There is one new travelrelated case today in Polk County. Please visit our website to see the full list of travel-related cases. There are two new non-travel related cases today in MiamiDade County. One case is associated with the Miami Beach investigation. The department is investigating the other case to determine where exposure occurred in Miami-Dade. On Friday evening, Governor Scott announced the area of active transmission in Miami Beach expanded to approximately 4.5 square miles from 8th Street to 63rd Street as four new non-travel related cases were identified in the expanded area. Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that following 45 days with no evidence of active Zika transmission, the entire Wynwood zone, which was originally about one square mile, has been lifted. The department advises residents and visitors in Wynwood to remain vigilant about mosquito bite protection by draining all sources of standing water to keep mosquitoes from breeding and wearing bug repellent to help keep Wynwood Zika free. DOH continues door-to-door outreach and targeted testing
in Pinellas, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties and mosquito abatement and reduction activities are also taking place around the locations that are being investigated. DOH believes ongoing transmission is only taking place within the identified area in Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County, see map below. One case does not mean ongoing active transmission is taking place. DOH conducts a thorough investigation by sampling close contacts and community members around each case to determine if additional people are infected. If DOH finds evidence that active transmission is occurring in an area, the media and the public will be notified. For a complete breakdown of non-travel and travelrelated Zika infections to-date, please see below. Infection Type/Infection Count Travel-Related Infections of Zika/ 661 Non-Travel Related Infections of Zika/ 85 Infections Involving Pregnant Women/ 86 Out of State Cases (not Florida Residents)/ 10 Total
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The department is currently conducting 10 active investigations. The department has closed 15 investigations. Information regarding the investigations can be found here. If investigations reveal additional areas of active transmission, the department will announce a defined area
of concern. The department has conducted Zika virus testing for more than 7,734 people statewide. Florida currently has the capacity to test 4,944 people for active Zika virus and 8,452 for Zika antibodies. At Governor Scott’s direction, all county health departments now offer free Zika risk assessment and testing to pregnant women. Florida’s small case cluster is not considered widespread transmission, however, pregnant women are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the impacted area in MiamiDade County (see map below). If you are pregnant and must travel or if you live or work in the impacted area, protect yourself from mosquito bites by wearing insect repellent, long clothing and limiting your time outdoors. According to CDC guidance, providers should consider testing all pregnant women with a history of travel to a Zika affected area for the virus. It is also recommended that all pregnant women who reside in or travel frequently to the area where active transmission is likely occurring be tested for Zika in the first and second trimester. Pregnant women in the identified area can contact their medical provider or their local county health department to be tested and receive a Zika prevention kit. CDC recommends that a pregant women with a history of Zika virus and her provider should consider additional ultrasounds.
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After recent police shooting (Cont'd from FP) “These are not isolated incidents but are a deadly national pattern of police violence and prosecutorial misconduct.” On September 14, thirteen year-old Tyre King was shot and killed by police in Columbus, Ohio who were responding to an armed robbery call. Police said that King ran when they approached him and then pulled a weapon from his waistband, which was later found to be a BB gun, a toy that couldn’t even fire bullets. On Friday September 16, Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby fired the fatal shot that killed Terence Crutcher after the truck he was driving broke down on the road. In a video captured by the Tulsa Police Department, Crutcher can be seen walking back to his truck with his arms raised, just before he was tased then shot. Shelby was charged with felony manslaughter. On Tuesday, September 20, police in Charlotte, N.C. shot and killed 43 year-old Keith Lamont Scott at an apartment building. Witnesses said that Scott was sitting in his car reading a book when plainclothes officers approached him and asked him to exit his vehicle. On Saturday, September 24, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police re-
leased body-worn camera and dashboard camera video footage of the incident. None of the videos show Scott holding a gun or pointing a weapon at the police. “We’re tired of covering these stories,” said Denise Rolark Barnes, chairwoman of the NNPA and publisher of The Washington Informer, “We have been covering these stories long before mainstream media ever saw them.” Barnes continued: “The situation has escalated, and it is time for us to step up to not only tell the story but to also make some demands.” Bernal Smith, the publisher of the New Tri-State Defender in Memphis, Tenn., said, “I’ve had way too many conversations with our readers and with people in our community that feel like we’re under siege…that feel that driving, walking or even sitting while Black is a threat to their lives.” Smith continued: “We are here today to declare that there is a state of emergency in our communities across America, and it requires immediate and significant action on behalf of the federal government…it can no longer be business as usual.” April Goggans, who represents the Black Lives Matter movement in Washington, D.C.,
said that the narrative about the killings of Black men and women at the hands of those sworn to protect them is still being controlled by mainstream media. “As much as we want to protect Black lives, we also have to protect the mediums and ways in which the stories that are true about Black lives are spread and that is through the Black Press,” said Goggans. At a recent press conference, the NNPA announced that they want President Barack Obama, the Attorney General and the U.S. Congress to address four principle demands immediately: — Appoint a Special Federal Prosecutor on Police Brutality; — Establish a National Police Oversight Commission on Use of Deadly Force, Training and Cultural Sensitivity; — Creation of a National Police Brutality and Misconduct Database that is publicly accessible; — Establish tougher federal penalties for police officers and prosecutors who violate constitutional rights. “We’re not waiting for a new Congress, we’re not waiting for a new Supreme Court Justice, we’re not waiting for a new president, we’re not waiting for a new Attorney General,” said Chavis. “We want action, today.”
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How important is voting? Cont'd from FP
They have offered Hillary Clinton educational secessions on the pain and suffering from a mother’s point of view in the manner in which their children were killed and the need to get our young Black people out to the polls. “It’s important to get out and vote, exercise your right, exercise your voice, your voice is attached to that vote.” - Ms. Sybrina Fulton I would like to stress to my peers how important it is to spend a few minutes at the poll. At the young age of 24, I am registered to vote and realize the responsibility that I have as an American citizen. We have heard in school about the passing and ratifying of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. However, have we learned about how much of a struggle it was to be able to actually use those rights? Now that we have and recognize our need and the importance of our vote , do we know how to make an educated vote? “Let me see what they have done for the community in the past, let me see what they have done for the country in the past, see if this person is worthy of my vote.”- Ms. Gwen Carr The Fourteenth Amendment Mothers of the Movement L-R: Ms. Geneva Reed-Veal, the mother of Sandra Bland; Ms. made all those born on U.S. soil Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, and Ms. Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric citizens, and the Fifteenth AmGarner. Photo by Phillip Brown a senior at Florida Memorial University. endment gave men the right to
"Young people need to vote.They need to get out there." -- Nikki Reed
vote. It wasn’t until 1964 or 1965 that we actually were able to use our voice at the polls, because every trick in the book was used to deny those rights. “You have to come up on the shoulders of your parents. They are just the foundation; you have to build the house.” - Ms. Gwen Carr I had a chance to hear some powerful words about the importance of voting from three mothers, who lost their children to the misconduct of law enforcement personnel. They all believe that voting is very important. As the younger generation, we have to continue what the older generation started. “Our voices matter, you can speak with that vote, it’s important.” - Ms. Geneva ReedVeal These three members of the Mothers of the Movement group, Ms. Geneva Reed-Veal, the mother of Sandra Bland; Ms. Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin; and Ms. Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner helped me to realize that many of the younger generation, take our voting rights for granted. I will not forget what I have learned at the panel discussion at Florida Memorial University. Many of our forefathers fought, protested and died just to have the right to vote and some of us do not take advantage of it. We could just roll out of bed and find a way to the nearest poll, but we find every excuse not to go.
Instead of spending a few minutes at the poll, we would rather spend our time waiting in line for the latest sneaker release or other wants of ours. It’s not a bad thing to buy a nice pair of shoes if that’s what you want to do, but you have to have your priorities in order. Believe it or not, your vote does count. It is important to vote in all the elections and not just the presidential. Your judges, senators, and congress affect us every day. Picking the right president is also determining who your Supreme Court Justices and federal judges are going to be. I hope you are now beginning to understand the power of the polls. If you don’t use your vote, you can’t complain about the outcome. So what are you going to do when it’s time to vote? If you are not yet registered, please use a few minutes of your time to register. Once you register, it is your responsibility as a citizen to do your part and use the voice that you are given. Also educate yourself on what candidate you feel is the best for the job; don’t just vote to vote. It is also important to educate ourselves on the issue and know who we want to hold that position. Remember, “Young people need to vote. They need to get out there. Every vote counts. Educate yourself, too. Don’t just vote. Know what you’re voting for and stand by that.” – Nikki Reed.
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Broward Citizens For Seniors proudly presented Eight Annual Seniors Prom A 501c3 Community Service Organization Submitted by Cheryl Cooper “The BCFS is the original facilitator of this wonderful opportunity and pride ourselves on our efforts to make an impact on, and enhance the lives of senior citizens in Broward County, and seniors of the world by presenting our signature event, “The Seniors Prom.” The BCFS is honored to provide this unique opportunity for seniors who are aged 55 years and older. The Seniors Prom was held on August 20, 2016 at the Bahia Mar Hotel, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla, from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. The guests danced, were entertained, and enjoyed a reception hour. After the reception, guests enjoyed a wonderful dinner! Entertainment was provided by
Stigma, strengthening HIV prevention and care for gay men of color, and Social Media fellows featured in Facebook live events from USCA 2016 By Aids.gov
Harold Philips, Director of the Office of HIV/AIDS Training and Capacity Development HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration; and Anthony James, Regional Prevention Coordinator Supervisor, STD and HIV Program, Louisiana Office of Public Health; discuss two current initiatives supported by investments from HRSA’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund.
As the 2016 U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA) continued on September 17 in Hollywood, Florida, AIDS.gov shared more conference highlights via three Facebook Live events. PACHA Members Their Work at the Conference and Focus on HIV Stigma Two members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA), Scott Shoettes and Gabriel Maldonado, spoke with PACHA’s Executive Director Kaye Hayes about the community discussion PACHA held at the conference. Scott is the HIV Project Director and Senior Attorney at Lambda Legal, and Gabriel is CEO of TruEvolution, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting for LGBT justice and advocating for the prevention and elimination of HIV/AIDS in America. During their Facebook Live event, they also discussed HIV-related stigma, an issue much in discussion at the conference and one that both Scott and Gabriel have been exploring as co-chairs of PACHA’s HIV disparities subcommittee. View their conversation here. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
The legacy of Marcus Garvey, one of the most outstanding and influential civil rights and anticolonial leaders of the early 20th century, will be on exhibit at The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution which open on Saturday, September 24. Marcus Garvey had a vision and led a movement which espoused Black pride and Black self-reliance, economic independence and Black unity, garnered unprecedented support around the world. But he was wrongfully convicted in 1923 and his son, Dr. Julius Garvey, is now leading the effort, seeking a posthumous Presidential pardon. It’s been nearly 100 years and while justice has been delayed, it should not be denied. The Justice4Garvey.org effort is seeking 100,000 signatures by Wednesday, September 28 as a first
The Old Skool Gang while Rodney Baltimore served as the Master of Ceremonies! Special Recognition was given to Bobby R. Henry, Sr., Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Senator Chris Smith, Commissioner Robert McKenzie, Richard Kurtz, Dwight Witherspoon, and Dr. Nicholas Tranakas. The Prom’s success was a team effort led by Cheryl Glenn-Cooper, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.”
step in the process toward a posthumous Presidential pardon by President Obama. To learn more about Marcus Garvey’s life and legacy and his wrongful conviction, please visit the official website at www.Justice4Garvey.org or go directly to the petition page and sign at http://bit.ly/2cCzc9w