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Supplies running thin in parts of flood-ravaged North Carolina We’re all losers when we don’t

North Carolina rescuers pull hurricane victims to safety.

LUMBERTON, N.C. Volunteer firefighters drove their military-surplus truck with 4-foot tires into dark floodwaters, after torrents from Hurricane Matthew sent the Lumber River overflowing its banks on North Carolina’s coastal plain.

Cruising past a mortuary, grocery and homes in a flooded area of Lumberton, they joined U.S. Marshals and water rescue teams from as far away as New York and New Jersey on Monday. They were focused on rescuing about 1,500 people who were trapped when the river unexpectedly rushed out of its banks, up their stairways and into buildings.

The rescue teams returned to work Tuesday across eastern North Carolina as the deluge rolled downstream toward the Atlantic Ocean. At least three rivers were forecast to reach record levels, some not cresting until Friday.

The half-dozen men from the nearby town of Rayham spent about 10 hours Monday

What did Mike Pence know and when?

Indiana State Police used force to harass African Ame rican voter rregistration egistration American Pence allies seek to Rig 2016 Elections in Hoosier State

aboard their truck - usually used for fighting brush fires in this swampy, rural southeast corner of North Carolina. They ferried to safety the people in inflated dinghies or bass boats who met the truck on the neighborhood’s main street.

“We’ve got it nowhere near this bad,” said Jimmy Hunt, Jr., son of the chief of the volunteer fire department in Rayham.

Hurricane Matthew killed more than 500 people in Haiti and at least 27 in the U.S. more than half of them in North Carolina. At least three people were missing.

In addition to the 15 stormrelated deaths in North Carolina, there were five in Florida and three each in Georgia and South Carolina.

One death was reported in Virginia.

On Tuesday, N.C. Governor Pat McCrory said a state trooper shot and killed a man during a confrontation amid the floodwaters in Lumberton.

(Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com) addition to crippling this program in the final week of Indiana’s registration period, violated numerous legal standards and Constitutional protections, including (but not limited to) the rights of registration workers to legal representation when they were detained by police.

All five of the individuals leading this voter-suppression campaign are either Pence appointees, Pence allies or active Republicans. The use of police force and intimidation to rig the 2016 elections and prevent minority voters from taking part in this November’s elections are currently unprecedented in the United States.

participate in love after we lose 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

-- Romans 12:8-10 (NIV)

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. I want to ask a question and I want you to be real honest with your answer and remember that only you and God will know your answer.

The question is: “What prevents you from participating in events that build stronger communities, at 100% after you lose?

I know that in sports, when you lose real competitors come back with a vengeance and try their best to win. This seems to be the direct opposite in the fields of politics.

Is it because sports is a team effort? Even individual sports comprises a team effort to win?

Politics continues to morph into politricks, creating this individualism that chokes the life right out of unselfishness.

It doesn’t matter if it’ women's or men’s sport. They do not quit and go home with their tails between their legs. They return and they return again because they are not selfcentered only; they are self-centered for the benefit of the team.

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DNC partners with the NNPA to reach Black voters

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Indiana police and Mike Pence INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – Today is the last day to register to vote in Indiana. It is also seven days since Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s State Police raided the largest voter-registration program in the state. The registrations

targeted for suppression by Pence’s state police are overwhelmingly African Americans.

In its raid, the Indiana State Police shut down a voterregistration program that was helping to register 10-of-

thousands of law-abiding African Americans in Indiana.

Registration of African Americans is opposed by many Indiana Republican leaders because they believe that these Hoosiers will not support GOP candidates. The State Police, in

The Republicans who have withdrawn their endorsements from Donald Trump

Sen. John McCain

Nation’s students help First Lady pick final harvest-- On Thursday, Oct. 6, President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn of the White House. First Lady Michelle Obama invited school children for her final fall harvest.

(Photo by Cheriss May, Howard University News Service)

Pleading Our Own Cause

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This is a running tally of the Republicans who endorsed or said they would vote for Donald Trump but are now rejecting his candidacy. Many of them are calling for vice presidential nominee Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to take his spot at the top of the ticket. We will continue to update it as more Republicans make their decisions about whether to support him.

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Donna Brazile, the interim chairwoman of the DNC, said that minority voters will play a critical role in the success of Democrats in November. This photo was taken during a 2014 press conference at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the nation’s largest trade association of African Americanowned newspapers and media companies, announced that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has planned a national advertising campaign with the trade group to reach Black voters.

“This is our first national ad buy, this year, with one of the two major political parties,” stated Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA. “With all of the talk about how important the Black vote is in 2016, it is significant that it was the DNC that made the strategic decision to buy print ads with the NNPA. It was a wise, respectful and timely decision, and will unquestionably help to raise public awareness in the Black

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community about the importance of voting in 2016.”

In an earlier statement, Donna Brazile, the interim chairwoman of the DNC, said that minority voters will play a critical role in the success of Democrats in November.

“The future of the country is at stake,” said Brazile. “We know how critical it is to reach voters where they are, and the DNC is determined to remind voters that the best way to protect the tremendous progress we’ve made, under President Obama’s leadership, is to elect Democrats across the country from the courthouse to the White House.”

The DNC’s half page ad titled, “Protect Our Legacy,” includes the text: “The next president will either build on Barack Obama’s legacy or tear it apart. On November 8, vote for Democrats so we can keep this country moving forward.”

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New anal ysis ffinds inds Flor ida vvo oter s subject tto o po oblems at tthe he polls analy Florida ers pottential pr problems have not had their voices heard, either because of targeted voter suppression, laws, or poor election administration deci-

sions, and this goes against the vision of democracy that the United States embodies.”

For more information or to

speak to an expert on this topic, please contact Tanya Arditi at tarditi@americanprogress.org or (202) 741-6258.

National Civil Rights organizations ramp up Election Pr otection 20 16 tto o pr otect vvo oting rights Pro 201 pro

Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher and Broward Supervisor Brenda Snipes (r) hold sample ballots for the November 2012 presidential election.

(File Photo) Provisional ballots. In 2008, voters have already requested WASHINGTON, D.C. — 0.42 percent of ballots in Flor- mail-in ballots.

Recently, the Center for AmeriIda—35,635 votes—were proVoter intimidation. Florida can Progress released the visional, and 51.4 percent of voters should be aware that second in a series of briefs examining potential roadblocks provisional ballots were re- state law prohibits acts of voter that voters in key states could jected. In 2012, 0.5 percent of intimidation, such as “threatenface at the polls this year. As we ballots—52,745 votes—were ing or coercing any person for get closer to election day, our provisional, and 42.4 percent the purpose of interfering with that person’s right to vote” and focus today is on Florida, a state were rejected.

Mail-in ballots. As of October “using or threatening to use inwith the highest rate of disenfranchisement as of 2010. 3, Florida’s election officials are timidation or coercion to compel In Florida, more than 7 per- facing a new challenge in fed- a person to vote or not vote.”

“The integrity of elections in cent of adults have been disen- eral court to a law that permits franchised—a total of 1.3 mill- county canvassing boards to the United States demands that ion people, including 23 percent reject mail-in ballots on which every single eligible American a voter’s signature does not is able to cast a ballot and trust of all African Americans.

Key issues identified by CAP match their signature on file— that it will be counted,” said Liz denying voters any recourse for Kennedy, Director of Governexperts include: Poll-worker training. Voter curing these so-called signature ment and Democratic Reform at the Center for American confusion was so widespread in “defects.”

County boards threw out Progress and an author of the Palm Beach County this year that the Florida Depart- hundreds of ballots on this basis series. “Americans have the ment of State had to intervene during the August 30 primary, right to choose their represenand instruct county officials on and many more ballots will likely tatives and take part in electoral correct voting protocols for meet a similar fate in November decision-making. But there are voters without a party affilia- if this law remains in effect, troubling trends: Across the given that a record number of country, thousands of voters tion.

IF YOU DON'T, DON'T COMPLAINT

Rev. William Barber, North Carilina NAACP President.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the 2016 general election just one month away, Election Protection, the nation’s largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, is ramping up its efforts to safeguard voting rights across the country. Multiple states have attempted to impose severe restrictions on the right to vote. While courts have batted down many of these efforts to limit the franchise, the confusion surrounding recent rulings and the lack of accurate information could disrupt voting this election cycle.

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is spearheading Election Protection’s efforts to protect voters this election cycle, using hotlines, field monitors and voter education, as well as its expansive network of national partners and state advocates, to respond to any questions or con-

cerns voters may have.

“The 2016 presidential election cycle makes clear that voting discrimination and voter suppression continues to rear its ugly ahead across our country,” said Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “Election Protection and its central 866-OUR-VOTE hotline are available to help voters nationwide to overcome the barriers that stand between them and the ballot box. Our goal through the Election Protection program is to ensure that all voters are able to exercise the most important right in our democracy.”

Specifically, the program will address: How recent voting changes have the potential to impact the 2016 election: How Pollworkers, volunteers, and voters can combat

challenges to voting rights: Poll Workers, volunteers, and fellow voters are best able to gauge situations unfolding at polling places on Election Day. How minority voters can exercise their right to vote: · Toll-free English-language hotline: The Lawyers’ Committee’s 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) is currently staffed live on weekdays from 10 a.m-6 p.m. EST and will expand hours and days as Election Day nears. · Toll-free Spanish-language hotline: NALEO’s 888VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) is live year-round. · Toll-free Asian-language hotline: Voters needing assistance during election season in various Asian languages can call and leave a message to AAJC and APIAVote’s 888-APIVOTE (888-274-8683), and a volunteer will return their call.

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Free Screening

Summit

The National Scholastic Chess Foundation will present a free screening of the film Life of a King, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at 7 p.m., at African American Library and Cultural Center, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Q&A with Eugene Brown, the real-life subject of the film. For additional info email robert@NSCFchess.org

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Fort Lauderdale Chapter, 2016 Youth Summit on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard; Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For information, contact Ms. Pamela Johnson, at (954) 579-1542 Email: YouthSummit@deltaetazeta.org

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The South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, in conjunction with Women in Distress of Broward County and the Miramar Police Department, will hold a Domestic Violence Awareness Community Event on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Broward College-West Campus, 1930 S.W. 145 Ave., Miramar, Fla. For additional info call (954) 303-3585.

Luncheon

Put on your Pink Hat and Pink Bowtie and join The City of Miami Gardens for the Paint the City Pink Luncheon Benefitting Bold and Breastless, Inc. and Tyga B Inc., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at 11:15 a.m., at Miramar Cultural Arts Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Fla. Tickets can be purchase at pinkhatandbowtie.eventbrite.com

Soulful Sunday Cafe, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 from 2 ro 5 p.m., at Bethel Apostolic Temple (Fellowship Hall), 1855 N.W. 119 St., Miami, Fla. Featuring outstanding Soulfood, music, comedy and more. Admission is FREE. To RSVP and/or for more info call (305) 454-6139 or email blonja@gmail.com

· The Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center to find solutions for our national crisis, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center, 410 S.E. Third St., Hallandale, Fla. · October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all women with no health insurance are encouraged to participate.

Contact the Florida Department of Health to determine eligibility for a FREE mammograms. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 from 8 to 12 noon, at Lillian S. Well Women’s Health Center, 1600 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additional info call (954) 467-4700. · October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join on October 18, 2016 from 6 to 7 p.m., at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center Victims Memorial Garden, 3501 S.W. 130 Ave., Davie, Fla. · October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and Holy Cross Hospital invite you to register for FREE Mammograms for women of all ages who qualify and FREE Pap Exams for women fifty and older, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 from 8 to 2 p.m., at Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center, 1000 N.E. 56 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additional info call (954) 351-7800. · Let’s Kick Cancer! Join a Free event for raffle prizes, free food, music giveaways and family fun! Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 from 1 to 5 p.m., at Roosevelt Gardens Park, 2841 N.W. 11 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call Latosha Bright at (954) 380-1571. · Human and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series have teamed up to create a 5K Tune Up Run Series on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at 7 a.m., at Charnow Park, 1500 N. Boardwalk, Hollywood, Fla.

Showcase

Celebration

Musical Paintbrush Productions of the Arts, Inc., presents the Second annual South Florida Showcase 2016, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., at African American Research Library and Cultural Center. Tickets are on sale at www.eventbrite.com.

The Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) formerly known as the unincorportated area) is a designated Healthy Community Zone (HCZ). This year marks Second Annual Celebration and Resource Fair, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Urban League of Broward County, 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7792.

Fest

Expo

Christ’s Kingdom Life Center International cordially invites the community to join as they honor Apostle Leslie Brown, III, First Lady Brown and children’s 16th CK Pastoral Appreciation, Thursday, Oct. 13 thru 16, 2016 at 7 p.m., at 5431 Mayo St. Hollywood, Fla. For time and additional info call Chairperson Min. Barry or Sis at (954) 651-5198 or visit website www.CKLCI.org

First Baptist Church Piney Grove, Inc. will host an Election Forum on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church Piney Grove, Inc., 4699 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. There will be a meet and greet with the Federal, State and local candidates and a presentation regarding the constitution revision commission and the amendments on the ballot. For additinal info call (954) 735-1500

Anniversary

Concert Hattie Harden and Friends will be presented in concert, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at 5 p.m., at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 869 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additional info call Hattie Harden at (954) 735-6289 or (954) 629-8367.

Reverend James Ray is senior pastor.

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.

The LUNG FORCE Expo, Friday, Oct. 15, 2016 at 6900 State Rd 84, Davie, Fla. A program designed for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers to learn more about the latest trends, resources and research surrounding lung cancer and COPD. Speakers from a variety of fields will present current medical information on topics that have the most impact on those whose lives are touched by these conditions, as well as provide up-to-date medical information for healthcare professionals to help support patients. By participating in the LUNG FORCE Expo you are helping change what it means to live with lung disease.

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Westfield Broward Halloween Spectacular Trick or Treating, Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Westfield Broward, 8000 W. Blvd., Plantation, Fla. Westfield Broward will hold a safe indoor Trick or Treating for little ghosts and goblins!

NW Federated Woman’s Club Celebrates 78 Years of Community Service A small group of women from the local community pooled their resources to form the Negro Woman’s Club of Fort Lauderdale on October 17, 1938. Incorporation as a non-profit corporation in 1965 resulted in a new, officially registered name as The Northwest Federated Woman’s Club of Broward County, Inc. The Club’s initial goal was simply to provide services and support for seniors and youth in the community. Today, a small group of concerned women continue the tradition of community service. They continue to focus on a broader range of services and positive experiences for clients at the Senior Adult Day Care Center.

Collaboration with other agencies and groups generates broader awareness of available services and educational opportunities.

The Scholarship Award Ceremony was conceived by the NWFWC a celebration of award winners in the presence of their family and friends and mentors. Dillard High School Classes of 1964 and 1968 joined in co-sponsorship of the first event. The honorees shared their aspirations and plans for the future. Aliesha Daise, (015 NWFWC scholarship winner shared her college experience and expectations. Through her presence, Mrs. Felice Lewis, BRACE Advisor (Stranahan) was an inspiration to former students who acknowledged her influence on their accomplishments.

In recognition of the needed service, plans are underway for presentation of parent and student information sessions at the NWFWC. Sessions will focus on scholarship availability, requirements, guidelines, application assistance, etc.

Thanks to Gail Nichols, CEO of the College Planning Dream Team will present a FREE Scholarship Funding Workshop Saturday, October 29th. at the NWFWC. Interested Parents and students are encouraged to register for the event Register Online http://collegeplanningdreamteam.com/workshops.

Community minded individuals with a desire to serve are cordially invited to join us for Club membership.

Touch Weekly Announcements

Rev. Dr. Carol Nash-Lester and the Bethel Apostolic Temple Community Development Corporation (C.D.C.) invites the community to join for "Harvest Fest" a Holloween alternative event on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., 1855 N.W. 119 St., Miami, Fla. Rev. Carol Nash-Lester, senior pastor/ teacher. For more info call (305) 688-1612.

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In the article on Terrance McNeil, “White House, published on September 29, 2016 names FAMU doctoral candidate 2016 HBCU All-Star.” Mr. McNeil’s correct title, is Vice President, Holmes Scholars or Vice President, Holmes Scholars Executive Board.

"It would be transformative if everybody voted -- that would counteract [campaign] money more than anything.

If everybody voted then

it would completely change the political map in this country."

-- President Barack Obama

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San Diego’s refugee community mourns the tragic loss of Alfred Olango

By Chida Warren–Darby (The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint, NNPA Member)

Walter Lam, the president of The Alliance for African Assistance and a refugee himself, remembered welcoming Alfred Olango and his family to the area through his organization.

(Chida Warren-Darby/San Diego Voice and Viewpoint)

On Tuesday, Sept. 27, 38year-old Alfred Olango was gunned down in El Cajon, Calif., after officers received a call for assistance from a woman who needed help with her brother, who suffered from mental illness.

Olango’s shooting death marks the 217th incident in which police have killed a Black person in the United States this year.

A refugee from Uganda, Olango came to the states with his family, when he was a child.

Walter Lam, president of The

Alliance for African Assistance and a refugee himself, remembered welcoming Olango and his family to the area through his organization, and shared what their transition into American culture represented.

“Coming to this country, all of us are fleeing from brutality,” he said. In his country, and other war-torn African countries, the desire to leave home and get to America represents a promise of a better life. “Coming to America, the biggest shock for us is to see that what we ran away from [has followed] us here. This [violence] is coming from people that should be protecting us.”

Lam explained that, for O-

lango and his family, in their Ugandan neighborhoods, and everywhere surrounding them, there was war. “[Olango’s] family escaped from there and made it into Kenya, and from Kenya came to San Diego,” said Lam. “Even though their home countries are traumatizing, many refugees upon arriving here seeking relief, are left with intensified feelings of unrest.”

Lam continued: “To come here and be killed by police, in a situation where we believe this young man should not have been killed is what is so traumatizing.”

Lam said that, looking at the scenario, you can clearly see

The Republicans who have withdrawn their endorsements from Donald Trump

(Cont'd from FP) Sen. John McCain, RArizona McCain, the 2008 GOP presidential nominee, originally issued a statement Friday condemning Trump’s comments, but on Saturday evening, posted a lengthy statement in which he formally withdrew his support for Trump and said he and his wife, Cindy, would not vote for the GOP presidential nominee.

Statement: “In addition to my well known differences with Donald Trump on public policy issues, I have raised questions about his character after his comments on Prisoners of War, the Khan Gold Star family, Judge Curiel and earlier inappropriate comments about women. Just this week, he made outrageous statements about the innocent men in the Central Park Five case.”

“As I said yesterday, there are no excuses for Donald Trump’s offensive and demeaning comments in the just released video; no woman should ever be victimized by this kind of inappropriate behavior. He alone bears the burden of his conduct and alone should suffer the consequences.”

“I have wanted to support the candidate our party nominated. He was not my choice, but as a past nominee, I thought it important I respect the fact that Donald Trump won a majority of the delegates by the rules our party set. I thought I owed his supporters that deference.”

“But Donald Trump’s behavior this week, concluding with the disclosure of his demeaning comments about women and his boasts about sexual assaults, make it impossible to continue to offer even conditional support for his candidacy. Cindy, with her strong background in human rights and respect for women fully agrees with me in this.”

“Cindy and I will not vote for Donald Trump. I have never voted for a Democratic presidential candidate and we will not vote for Hillary Clinton. We will write in the name of some good conservative Republican who is qualified to be President.”

Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota Thune, who is also the Senate GOP Conference chairman, may be the first member of GOP leadership in either the Senate or the House to call on Trump to step aside in favor of

running mate Mike Pence and withdraw from the presidential race, CBS News’ Nancy Cordes notes. Thune said in a tweet Saturday that Pence should be the new nominee, “effective immediately.”

Donald Trump should withdraw and Mike Pence should be our nominee effective immediately.

— Senator John Thune (@SenJohnThune) October 8, 2016 Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio Portman, who is running for reelection in Ohio, initially on Friday blasted Trump for his comments but did not withdraw his endorsement outright. But that changed Saturday night, Portman announced that he will be writing in Mike Pence’s name on his ballot next month.

“I had hoped to support the candidate my party nominated in the primary process. I thought it was appropriate to respect the millions of voters across the country who chose Donald Trump as the Republican party nominee,” he said in a statement. “While I continue to respect those who still support Donald Trump, I can no longer support him.”

Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz Chaffetz, who chairs the House Government Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman and who first endorsed Rubio in the primaries before issuing a tepid endorsement of Trump, retracted the Trump endorsement on Fox 13. “I’m out.

I can no longer in good conscience endorse this person for president. It is some of the most abhorrent and offensive comments that you can possibly imagine,” Chaffetz said.

Trump’s video apology Friday night did not dissuade him from his position. Chaffetz said on MSNBC, “I hope he’s sincere. I really do. But I just — having read and seen and heard what Mr. Trump said, albeit ten-plus years ago, I just -

I can’t endorse that person. I just can’t do it.”

Alabama Rep. Martha Roby “Donald Trump’s behavior makes him unacceptable as a candidate for president, and I won’t vote for him,” she said in a statement.

Alabama Rep. Bradley Byrne “Donald Trump’s comments regarding women were disgraceful and appalling,” Byrne said in a statement. He echoed the call for Mike Pence to replace Trump at the top of the ticket.

Missouri Rep. Ann Wagner She issued a statement Saturday: “I have committed my short time in Congress to fighting for the most vulnerable in our society. As a strong and vocal advocate for victims of sex trafficking and assault, I must be true to those survivors and myself and condemn the predatory and reprehensible comments of Donald Trump.”

She continued, “I withdraw my endorsement and call for Governor Pence to take the lead so we can defeat Hillary Clinton.”

Illinois Rep. Rodney Davis He also issued a statement, saying, “The abhorrent comments made by Donald Trump are inexcusable and go directly against what I’ve been doing in Washington to combat assaults on college campuses. Because of this, I am rescinding my support for Donald Trump and asking to have my name removed from his agriculture advisory committee.”

Nevada Rep. Cresent Hardy “I will no longer support the guy at the head of the ticket for the Republican nomination,” Hardy said at a Las Vegas rally Saturday morning, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Nevada Rep. Joe Heck “I can no longer look past the pattern of behavior and comments that have been made by Donald Trump,” the three-term

National Civil Rights organizations ramp (Cont'd from Page 2) “Voting is a fundamental right in our democracy, yet not all citizens have equal access to voting,” said Mee Moua, president and executive director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC. “Asian Americans face a number of barriers that impedes our access to the ballot box. The challenges of discriminatory voting laws and lack of access to in-language voter resources are just a few of the obstacles that contribute to lower civic engagement and keep our community from exercising its full political power.”

“For the first time in more than 50 years, Latino voters will cast ballots in a presidential election without the full protections of the Voting Rights Act,” said Arturo Vargas, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund executive director. “With more than 13.1 million Latino voters expected to make their voices heard at the ballot box this year, the Latino electorate will play a decisive role in the race for the White House and contests nationwide. NALEO Educational Fund will be here for the Latino community in the lead up to Election Day, working tirelessly on the ground and through our toll-free bilingual hotline 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) to ensure Latino voters have the information necessary to vote and a resource to report any problems they may experience at the polls.”

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congressman said at a rally in Las Vegas, reported Roll Call.

“Therefore, I cannot in good conscience continue to support Donald Trump.”

He added: “My wife, my daughters, my mother, my sister and all women deserve better.”

New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte Ayotte, who had said she’d vote for him but wouldn’t endorse him, has now fully backed away from Trump. She said in a statement she wanted to be able to support the GOP nominee, but “I’m a mom and an American first, and I cannot and will not support a candidate for president who brags about degrading and assaulting women. I will not be voting for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton and instead will be writing in Governor Pence for president on election day.”

Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo “I can no longer endorse Donald Trump,” he said in a statement. He went on to say that Trump’s excuse dismissing the tape as “locker room talk” was “completely unacceptable.”

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert Herbert had endorsed Trump in August, but after Trump’s remarks surfaced, he tweeted that the comments were “beyond offensive & despicable.” Though Clinton won’t get his vote, neither will Trump.

Donald Trump’s statements are beyond offensive & despicable. While I cannot vote for Hillary Clinton, I will not vote for Trump. #utpol — Gary R. Herbert (@HerbertForUtah) October 8, 2016 Former presidential candidate and Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Huntsman called on Trump to step down and give the nomination to Mike Pence, the party’s vice-presidential nominee.

“In a campaign cycle that has been nothing but a race to the bottom — at such a critical moment for our nation — and with so many who have tried to be respectful of a record primary vote, the time has come for Governor Pence to lead the ticket,” Huntsman told The Salt Lake Tribune.

Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice declared “Enough!” in a Facebook post, adding, “Donald Trump should not be President. He should withdraw.”

Olango’s sister was calling for help, “and the help delayed coming and considered that [the call] wasn’t life threatening,” but if it wasn’t life threatening, then why is Olango dead? Lam said that he knows for sure there was a mental health problem there, “but it wasn’t a mental issue that would lead to someone being killed. He had a sister crying out, the message was, ‘I called you to help my brother, and now you kill him?’”

Hundreds of people gathered in El Cajon in the hours following the incident, protesting and demanding answers.

Mara Elliott, the Chief Deputy City Attorney said, “As we’ve seen in other communities, San Diego is now searching for answers to the tragedy in El Cajon. Our communities are struggling to understand the events that led to Alfred Olango’s death. I have full faith that our law enforcement agencies will investigate this tragedy fully and as swiftly as possible. I also believe that this tragic shooting underscores the importance of building trust

between police and the community. We need greater understanding on both sides.”

Lam agreed that trust needs to be built and soon.

“We stress to refugees to be law abiding. If you’re stopped by the police, don’t even move.

Sit if you’re in the car, wait for instruction,” said Lam. “Everything they’re saying you need to follow, because the judgment on us is a little rougher.

There’s this preconceived idea that we are violent,” which doesn’t seem like its being erased.

In Uganda, those in uniform are feared. “We don’t even want to come across them,” he said.

“Some refugees coming here that see a mailman delivering mail are scared. The uniform reminds them of what they ran away from.”

Lam believes if officers were trained more on cultural sensitivity that great strides could be made at preserving lives.

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OIC Middle Class Summit: Building, elevating & sustaining the middle class If you are concerned about opportunities for economic mobility and strengthening families. Join local and national leaders and be part of the strategy for change.

Thought Leaders and Officials from around South Florida and across the country will converge at the Seminole Hard Rock and Casino on October 17th and 18th for an important dialogue on a subject of great importance to us all, building, elevating and sustaining the Middle Class. We welcome members of the media to attend.

The Stanford University Center for Education Policy Analysis report “The Continuing Increase in Income Segregation, 20072012” released March 2016, states that “Florida metropolitan areas saw more economic segregation than those in any other state during and after the Great Recession.”

In view of these factors, OIC of South Florida will convene a 2016 Summit of key ecosystem stakeholders to dialogue strategies and solutions focused on Florida’s highly vulnerable middle class.

Together, we will identify how to elevate the middle class by reducing barriers to success while equipping and empowering those below to realize economic self-sufficiency. The “Building, Elevating and Sustaining the Middle Class Summit” promises to elevate both the conversation and the consensus about how to begin reversing the middle class crisis.

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Presidential Politics:The De-evolvement” As for it being “locker room talk,” Donald Trump was not 16 and that bus was not a locker room. He was over 50 years old at the time of that taping and he has the same mentality now he had then. But what is more alarming than the prideful smut we heard from Donald Trump’s mouth is how many people are prepared to excuse his behavior. Men and women, including people of color have said the tape does not matter.

So does that mean these people would not be angry or appalled if their wife or daughter or any other family member is sexually violated by Trump or someone with the same sick thinking?

It speaks to an obvious and growing fear in those who support Trump.

Including Christians. And this fear is

so great and pervasive people have let it overwhelm their faith, their sense of what is morally acceptable and fair play, their understanding of democratic principles and their belief in America being a pluralistic society.

They are afraid of Isis, the economy, today’s technology, America’s place in the world, the inadequacy of our schools, the color of people’s skins and the inconsistency of the Church and its leadership.

Still, it has amazed me from the onset of this Presidential campaign how people, in particular people of color, could support a man who is every negative “ist” one could think of. Racist, mysogist, isolationist, and while I

Republican leadership refuses to admit racism in police force

After six police officers were found innocent in the death of Freddie Gray, the US Department of Justice investigated the Baltimore Police Department and this is what they found. In a yearlong investigation, they found blatant racism at every level of their operation, and the use of excessive force even though there was no imminent threat.

Specifically, they targeted 2 small Black communities in the city which comprised 11% of the population, but was charged with 44% of the crime.

It is obvious that the police around the country operate with immunity when it comes to the Black community, and in a Democratic country, Black people have a right to ask “Where is the Justice?”

By Pastor Rasheed Z Baaith “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he...” (Proverbs 23:7) In this campaign of such deeply flawed candidates, we should be at the point where what one of them does or has done, says or has said should not be surprising. However...

Astounding may be too small a word for the latest Donald Trump spew of recorded verbal diarrhea. It was braggadocio filled with filth, obscenities, and confessions of sexual assault. He spoke of groping women as if it were a fine art and if it were his right to do so.

How I wondered, do you justify that kind of talk and behavior to your wife and daughters? Let alone your supporters.

By Roger Caldwell After a Pennsylvania cop was fired for using the N-word on social media, and two Georgia white police officers were fired for racist and sexist Facebook posts, Trump and Pence want Americans to think there is no racism in the police force.

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These are not isolated incidents in police forces across the country; they happen more often than not.

Police officers are being fired and/or disciplined for violating first amendment rights, use of excessive force, and abusing the search and seizure policy against Black people.

Police departments admit there are bad apples in every force because some police officers have implicit biases, but they are not considered racist. They will admit that there are “gypsy cops” who are fired and hired by other forces in other counties. Many of these “gypsy cops” are psychologically unstable, so there are problems.

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ATrump win in November could tear this Nation apart Bill Fletcher says that no matter who is elected, people of conscience will need to put and keep pressure on the next administration.

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Alright, team, we are getting close to the finish line: Election Day November 8. We have witnessed the first debate, between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, and while I would argue that Clinton won, Trump made enough arguments to reinforce some level of confidence among his supporters. After having a comfortable lead over her Republican opponent, current poll numbers suggest that Clinton’s lead has almost vanished in key states; reasons why the race has tightened are still up for debate.

There are four presidential candidates on the ballot: Hillary Clinton (Democrat), Donald Trump (Republican), Gary Johnson (Libertarian Party) and Dr. Jill Stein (Green Party).

The reality is that the presidential choice comes down to either Clinton or Trump. Johnson has about an 8 percent showing in the polls and Stein about 3 percent.

What voters have to decide is not only where will they come down, but also the importance of other races that will be decided November 8. Thus, my first plea is that everyone votes. Each vote, as we saw in Florida in 2000 and Ohio in 2004, can be potentially critical.

A second issue is that races, in addition to the presidential race, are critical. The United States Senate, as of

this moment, is a toss-up between the Republicans and Democrats. We could find ourselves with a small Republican majority, a small Democratic majority, or a literal tie. So, even if you find yourself dissatisfied with the Presidential choices, there are other races that will make a real-world difference.

The third issue, however, is one that hit me, yet again, in watching the debate. Trump and his supporters are dangerous. It is frightening that a presidential candidate can continue to deliver outright lies and has not been run out of town on a rail. But it is actually more than that.

Leading the birther movement against Obama, threatening to put Muslims under surveillance, proposing a wall along the border with Mexico and an escalation of deportations, allegedly, as a means of cutting crime, tells us that Trump understands nothing about the experiences of those of us of color.

Worse, he is quite prepared, in the face of the history of the U.S., to play with matches in a field of unstable dynamite. Trump isn’t stupid; he knows precisely what he is doing and he knows how he is motivating racists and xenophobes to come out of the closet. Yet, he keeps doing it.

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don’t think he’s a rapist in the strictest sense of the word, I think he sure pushed the boundary of the act using his persona and wealth to intimidate women into having sex with him. How could anyone want that kind of individual as the President of this country?

But people do and they do in large numbers. They are part of a desperation wave blanketing America that seems to negate anything despicable Trump says or does. Anything. It is a desperation that should not be ignored or diminished. In particular to those of us who claim to be Christian.

We more than anyone else, should not be infected with this sense of desperation. We love to talk about how much we trust God, how we have sold out to Christ, and how our economy is in Heaven. It’s a good conversation but that’s all it seems to be for many of us.

Truth be told if the Church truly believed what the Bible teaches and walked in those beliefs, it wouldn’t matter who sat in the White House because our governance would be God through Jesus Christ. But we keep putting aside our beliefs to satisfy our feelings. God isn’t interested in our feelings, He’s interested in our obedience.

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When it comes to Black Republicans, there is no surrogate for experience Raynard Jackson says that Black Republicans MUST stop allowing the party to force them to choose between their Blackness and their party.

By Raynard Jackson (NNPA Newswire Columnist) “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us…”

— “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens.

Allow me to paraphrase Dickens.

It was the best of times post-Romney defeat in 2012 when the Republican Party claimed they understood the need for diversity, it was the worst of times when they screwed up their approach to make this happen. It was the age of wisdom when the Republican National Committee (RNC) finally decided to hire some Black staffers, it was the age of foolishness to actually think these Black staffers would listen to those who wanted to help them succeed.

It was the epoch of belief that these staffers understood that Blacks before them opened doors for them; it was the epoch of incredulity that these millennials actually thought that history began with them. I think you get my point.

I thought of “A Tale of Two Cities” after watching last week’s presidential debate. I saw a plethora of Black “so-called” Republican operatives who have proven to be unmitigated disasters in their feeble attempts to become political analysts on TV, radio, and newspapers. I discussed this issue two weeks ago in my column.

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This is why Black Americans must demand equality in the auto industry Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA says that, in 2016, we are not begging for charity from corporate America.

We are demanding equity.

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (President and CEO of the NNPA) There are nearly 47 million Black Americans living in the United States that have diverse interests politically, economically, socially, and culturally.

But no demand or interest is more important than equal justice and opportunity. Let me be crystal clear: There will be no peace without justice and there will be no justice without equality.

This point of view and reality check was put forth with therapeutic intellectual clarity at the 17th annual Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit last week in Detroit, Michigan.

Under the experienced leadership of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., the global gathering of automotive industry executives, civil rights, business, media, and community leaders was an initiative of the Citizenship Education Fund.

The theme of the auto summit was “Refocusing Diversity on Ethic Minority Growth.” Throughout the conference inconsistencies were highlighted between the goal of inclusion, as envisioned, and the results measured, with the intent to resolve the disparities that prevent Black Americans from participating fully and equally in the auto industry.

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Recent police shootings driven by terrorism, not racism Armstrong Williams says that in the wake of 9/11, when terrorism in its most raw, demonic form arrived on our shores, it spurred a new kind of fear among the people.

By Armstrong Williams (NNPA Newswire Columnist) It seems as though the nation’s cities and major metropolitan areas are sitting in anxious anticipation for the next police shooting; the next “senseless” loss of someone who didn’t have to die.

That’s unfortunate. There are too many questions surrounding these shootings, and while the answers do eventually come, rarely are they complete, and certainly the pain does not subside, because some plausible explanation is given.

I predict these shootings will continue. I hope I’m wrong.

They won’t be regular, and each one needs to be examined in the eyes of the public, the communities, the courts and all institutions of government for their individual of what went wrong and who's to blame. It's a fool's errand to assume that each one of these shooting is the result of naked, blind racism.

Black cops shooting Black suspects; white cops shooting Black males; Black murderers killing Black, White and Hispanic cops… the permutations are numerous. Many of these instances — as in the case of the shooting recently in El Cajon, California — involve veteran officers with decades on the force.

So, how about examining these instances through another lens. Sure, let race play a role.

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The medical gap or donut hole could possibly be Republicans are willing to dance with the devil American sedangerous to all patients elderly niors facilitated by

By Dr. Phillip L. Wright Ph.D. How does a donut hole or Medical Gap affect the Elderly when it is applied by a Health Care organization and mandated by the Pharmaseutical Industry? I have become extremely alarmed, disturbed and in disbelief about what our United States congress is in support of what happens to

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Health Care companies and mandated by way of the Pharmaseutical Industries.

Many of our congress men and women who may be some of the stock holders in the Prescription drug Industries are probably getting rich with the overpriced prescription drugs.

If the pharmaceutical Industries were to lower their prices for these drugs, it would also lower the stock holder’s capital gains income from their stock. I am sure that they are aware of what the effects caused to the patients who have been prescribed these RX drugs by a Medical doctor, but unable to ob-tain them due to the donut hole and the medical gap. The cause and effects would not benefit stock holders capital gains income.

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to win the White House Julianne Malveaux says that lawmakers need to move forward in improving the Affordable Care Act, not backward in repealing it.

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) House Majority Leader Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) is anticipating a Trump win in November. Or, at least, he is preparing for it. He says that if Republicans hold sway in the White House, the House and the Senate, he plans to use budget reconciliation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and give tax cuts to the wealthy.

Ryan says he will not even attempt any bipartisanship, as he shoves his regressive agenda down the throats of our people. Instead, he says that he can make it work, especially if he has a Trump White House.

This is, perhaps, why Republicans who appear to have at least a little bit of good sense are going for Trump’s nonsense. They know that Mr. Trump, with his head in the cloud and his rhetoric in the gutter, will let them get away with anything they want.

He will agree to their tax cuts, because they coincide with his agenda to reward the wealthy. Trump will go along with cuts to Obamacare, because he wasn’t loving it in the first place.

He will let conservative Republicans hold sway, especially if they reward him with their votes in November.

Paul Ryan calls his plan a “Better Way” policy agenda. It is an aggressive move that assumes that Republicans will control both the House and the Senate.

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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

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!

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.

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

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

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

Rev. Cal Hopkins.

M.Div) Senior Pastor/Teacher

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

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

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

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Obituaries James C. Boyd Funeral Home BENT Funeral services for the late Wynsome Patricia Bent – 60.

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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.

"Doing God's Business God's Way, With a Spirit of Excellence"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New Birth Baptist Church The Cathedral of Faith International Bishop Victor T. Curry, M.Min., D.Div. Senior Pastor/Teacher 2300 N.W. 135th Street Miami, Florida 33167

ORDER OF SERVICES Sunday Worship ........................................................ 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

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

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PRETTYGAR Funeral services for the late Fitz Joseph Prettygar – 89 were held Oct. 9 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. Haines Hope Brown officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (South).

SMITH Funeral services for the late Renee Louise Smith – 57 were held Oct. 8 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bob Mobley officiating.

McWhite's Funeral Home BELLE Funeral services for the late Shirley A. Belle - 68 were held Oct. 8 at New Covenant Deliverance Cathedral with Elder Anthony Goines officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

EVERETTE Funeral services for the late Horace L. Everette - 79 were held Oct. 8 at Faith Lutheran Church.

Interment: South Florida national Cemetery, Lake Worth, Fla. GILBERT Funeral services for the late Earlene Beard Gilbert 83 were held Oct. 8 at Washington Park national Church of god with Elder Anthony Goines officiating.

VASSELL Funeral services for the late Brandon D. Vassell – 30 were held Oct. 9 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Richards

officiating.

Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home BARNES Funeral services for the late Mother Georgia Mae Barnes - 83 were held Oct. 8 at Brown Temple F.B.H. with Dr. Henry L. Brown III officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

HUMPHREY Funeral services for the late Arbie Humphrey – 72 were held Oct. 8 at Golden Heights Church of Christ with Brother W.F. Washington officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

LEWIS Funeral services for the late Jessie Mae Lewis – 86 were held Oct. 8 at Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Victor Robertson officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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Q & A: “What Does Reverend Deal Say This Week

God, whom shall we vote for?”

Question: Is God into politics?

Answer: This is a very good question. The word politics in Greek means polis; which is a “city or community”. Let’s look at the scriptures. Isaiah 9:6-7; speaks about a government that God will establish through His Son Jesus. And how His established government will rest upon His shoulders. His government of peace there shall be no end’. In other words, God’s political view is that He will establish a city, community or government that His sovereignty, His dominion and His presidency is never opposed or question. God is into politics. God had a direct hand in choosing David as King of Israel (1Sam 16:1-13). Scripture speaks of “casting Lots” which is a method used to determine the will of God. After Judas Iscariot killed himself, the disciples cast lots to get a replacement (Acts 1:22-26).

Jesus political views were astounding in the areas of religion, economics, and social disparities. There are several books available concerning Jesus for your reading pleasure. A book that was brought to my attention is entitled” The Radical Teachings of Jesus”

by Derek J. Morris In Romans 13:1-7; God is advising us to submit to governing authorities. 1st Peter 2:13-14; talks on how we should submit to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake.

Rev. David Deal Today, God is concern more about the welfare of the church/people than choosing a presidential candidate. Although, by all means, please get out and vote. God has the last vote anyway. Paul says it best in 1st Corinthians 1:10’ By the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ I appeal to all of you, my brothers and sisters, to agree in what you say, so that there will be no divisions among you. Be completely united, with only one thought and one purpose’. GNB Rev Deal is the senior pastor of Every Christian’s Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Please write to Reverend Deal at the Westside Gazette, 545 N.W. Seventh Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Fla, 33311 or email a t David.Deal55@gmail.com

Obituary for Leo R. Gray Leo Roger Gray, 92, departed this life Friday, September 23, 2016, with family by his side at his Coconut Creek home. Leo was born May 30, 1924 in Boston, MA, the only child of Leo W. and Ralphia Mitchell Gray.

He graduated from Boston English High School in 1942 and

soon enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a private. After graduation from the Tuskegee Army Air Field Flying School as a 2nd Lieutenant Single Engine Pilot in Class 44-G (SE), he completed combat pilot training at Walterboro Army Air Field in Walterboro, S.C. He was stationed in Italy with the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, later known as the famed Red Tail pilots of the Tuskegee Airmen.

He flew 15 combat missions over Europe before the War ended. Gray received the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster, a Presidential Unit Citation, the Mediterranean Theatre of Operation ribbon with three battle stars, and the American Theatre and World War II Victory ribbons. Separated from active duty in 1946, Lieutenant Colonel Gray retired from the United States Air Force Reserve with 41 years of military service.

Gray earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1950 from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1952 from the University of Nebraska, where he was inducted into the Gamma Sigma Delta National Agricultural Honor Society. He did post-graduate work at the University of Maryland from 1962 to 1964.

Leo began his professional civilian career in 1953 in the field of Agricultural Economics with the Agricultural Extension Service, University of Massachusetts. He joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1954 as an Agricultural Economist and wore many hats over the course of time. Perhaps most notable was the pivotal part he played in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Newcastle Disease Eradication Program in California. Most memorable and enjoyable to him was his time as an Economic Consultant to the U.S. Agency for International Development in West Africa (Senegal, Mali and Mauritania). Along the way, he founded and served as president of the Forum on Blacks in Agriculture and became Director of the Office of Program Planning, Food Safety and Quality Service. He retired from the USDA in 1984 with more than 30 years of service and numerous publications and awards to his credit.

His retirement lasted 32 years during which his passion was to empower and motivate youth, particularly toward careers in aviation and aerospace. He pursued that passion right up to the last month of his life by speaking nationally and internationally to au-

diences both young and old and by working through many organizations providing mentoring and scholarship money to young people.

He was a Board member and lifetime member of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the Nan Knox Boys and Girls Club.

He was a life member of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., the NAACP, the Air Force Association, Retired Officers Association, the P-51 Mustang Pilots Assoc., the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He was also a member of the Fort Lauderdale Power Squadron, the Civil Air Patrol and the Quiet Birdmen. Additionally, he enjoyed working part time at the Broward Center for Performing Arts for 20 years, retiring at age 90.

In 2006, LTC Gray received the Tuskegee Airmen the Congressional Gold Medal by President George W. Bush, as well as an honorary Doctor of Public Service from Tuskegee University. Who’s Who listed Gray in its 2008 book 100 Top Industry Experts. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International named him a Paul Harris Fellow. The Broward County Commission declared February 14, 2012 LTC Leo R. Gray Appreciation Day. Numerous other cities, universities and civic groups have bestowed similar accolades.

Predeceased by son Willard Stewart, Leo is survived by his wife Dianne, children Lynette Gray, Roger Gray (Octavia), Kathy Bryant (Carl), Bruce Stewart (Barbara), Selene Stewart, Amber Loewy (Johnny), Aunt Phyllis Knight, 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren as well as many cousins and many, many dear friends.

Visitation is on Friday, October 14 from 6-9 p.m., at Dignity Funeral Chapel, 7701 Bailey Rd., North Lauderdale, Fla 33068. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 10-2pm at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311.

Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on a date and time to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name to any of the following organizations: Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., P.O. Box 830060, Tuskegee, AL 36083 or on the website www.tuskegeeairmen.org; Nan Knox Boys and Girls Club, 832 NW 2nd St., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla 33311; VITAS Community Connection, 5420 NW 33rd Ave., Ste. 100, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla 33309.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In September the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a final rule to ensure that all individuals have equal access to many of the Department’s core shelter programs in accordance with their gender identity.

Read HUD’s new ‘Gender Identity Rule’.

Following what had previously been a practice encouraged by HUD, providers that operate single-sex projects using funds awarded through the Department’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) will now be required to provide all individuals, including transgender individuals and other individuals who do not identify with the sex they were assigned at birth, with access to programs, benefits, services, and accommodations in accordance with their gender identity without being subjected to intrusive questioning or being asked to provide documentation.

“Today, we take another important step to ensure full acceptance of transgender and gender non-conforming indi-

viduals in the programs HUD supports,” said HUD Secretary Julián Castro. “This new rule will ensure equal access to the very programs that help to prevent homelessness for persons who are routinely forced to choose between being placed in facilities against their gender identity or living on our streets.”

HUD’s new rule will require a recipient, sub recipient, or provider to establish, amend, or maintain program admissions, occupancy, and operating policies and procedures (including policies and procedures to protect individuals’ privacy and security), so that equal access is provided to individuals based on their gender identity.

This requirement includes tenant selection and admission preferences.

HUD’s mission is to create inclusive communities and quality affordable housing for all. Excluding any eligible person from HUD-funded temporary, emergency shelters, buildings, facilities, housing or programs because of that person’s gender identity or nonconformance with gender stereotypes would contravene this responsibility.

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OCTOBER 13 - OCTOBER 19, 2016 • PAGE 9 Westside Gazette Research shows promising trends in HIV testing and earlier diagnosis among gay and bisexual men—but many living with HIV still have unmet needs In the years we have been writing about National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, there has often been good news tempered by bad news.

This year is no different. As we work to raise awareness and spur action on this National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we have evidence that our efforts in HIV testing are paying off, but we also have evidence that we need to do more to support the overall health of gay and bisexual men living with HIV. Recently, CDC reported an

increasing percentage of gay and bisexual men who have had a negative HIV test during the 12 months before being diagnosed with HIV (48% in 2007 and 56% in 2013 among those with a known previous negative HIV test). These findings suggest a trend toward increased HIV testing and earlier HIV diagnosis among persons most at risk for HIV—a positive outcome from focused HIV testing.

In a second report, researchers found that some gay and bisexual men in HIV medi-

PAGE 9 COLOR OPEN Research shows that although Black MSM HIV testing is better it’s not good enough.

Eight- year-old girl becomes youngest person ever to receive a scholarship to University of North Texas GARLAND, Tex. — The University of North Texas recently presented a $10,000 scholarship to an 8-year-old girl named Jordin Phipps after her adorable video went viral on social media. In the video, Jordin is seen wearing a University of North Texas t-shirt while she is reciting a motivational mantra that she learned at her local elementary school.

In her mantra, she says, “I will start my day in a positive way! I will be respectful with the words that I say. I will pay attention and I will do my best and I will study hard for every test!”

Phipps’ mother, Nichole Smith, shared the video clip on the university’s Facebook page, and it caught the attention of the school’s president, Neal Smatresk. Smatresk was so impressed that he decided to honor the third-grader by giving her the President’s Award for

cal care, especially young nonHispanic black and Hispanic/ Latino MSM, are not receiving the ancillary services they need to improve their health overall and help them achieve and maintain viral suppression. Ancillary services are those that support retention in HIV medical care and assist with day-to-day living, such as nonHIV medical care, peer group support, food and nutrition support, transportation assistance, and shelter or housing services.

Lack of awareness of available services or insufficient resources for obtaining them were listed as barriers to these important services. Meeting the needs of young Black and Hispanic/ Latino gay and bisexual men who reported substantial unmet needs for ancillary services could help address the age and racial/ethnic disparities in HIV diagnoses and HIV-related health outcomes.

The control of HIV is an ongoing process, one that starts with HIV testing, continues through diagnosis and linkage to care, and ends with viral suppression, a state that allows for the best possible health of the individual living with HIV and greatly reduces the risk of transmission. CDC will continue to emphasize testing as an essential tool to help individuals monitor their HIV status and enable those who have HIV to learn of their infection and begin treatment, but we also need to promote access to ancillary services and programs. This will help ensure people with HIV get the care they need and live long, healthy lives.

We recognize that no one organization can meet all the needs of individuals living with HIV. Working together, will help to ensure that all gay and

PHIPPS Excellence in Leadership, and a $10,000 scholarship. He also guaranteed her admission to the college’s class of 2030, making her the youngest person in history to be accepted to the university.

Representatives from the university surprised Jordin

during a recent assembly at her elementary school. After making the announcement, she was presented with a giant check, and cheerleaders from the college performed and took pictures with her.

Jordin says she doesn’t know yet, but she may want to major in engineering.

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We’re all losers when we don’t participate in love after we lose (Cont'd from FP) Politicians, at least most of them in our neighborhoods, run away like horses from a barn fire when they lose. It’s as if it were more personal than for the benefit of the entire community.

Don’t take this personal, but we need real champions to stand up and fight for us even when they lose not just those who are in it for their own selfish reasons.

What was it that brought you into the fray of politics in the first place? In the words of the Righteous Brothers, have you lost that “lovin feelin?”

Just because enough people who believed that you could win. However, they did not believe that their vote counted, so they stayed home and you lost. Now, you are disappointed, disillusioned, dissatisfied and utterly disgusted that you have been discounted; therefore you have dissed your community.

You mean you are telling me that you are programed by outside sources not directed by LOVE. Maybe you shouldn’t be in politics in the first place if your reasons are not genuine for helping others. Then you deserved to lose.

In sports when you lose you go back to the drawing board to develop strategies to prepare because you love the game, you respect your teammates for their unpretentious efforts, and you want the competition because great competition makes you better.

NO!! Our leaders have slithered their way into obscurity like snail slime on the underside of a broad leaf plant.

We need you NOW! You were good enough to win our votes through our respect of you. You know what it takes to win so do not take your wealth of knowledge from us. Don’t get mad and take your ball and go home. Bring it back so we all can play.

This is a very dangerous election cycle. People who can make a difference are discounting their own media and placating to others who “just don’t get it!”

Don’t wait until it’s too late and your term has ended, and PLEASE for the sake of unity don’t make your own media call you out. You don’t necessarily believe what they said, “Black people don’t read” do you?

These are not threats- just points to contend with, thoughts to mull over and questions to ask yourself.

Oh yeah by the way, how will you live after your term is up? What will people say about you helping to make their lives better? Did you really improve education, voter registration, police protection, judicial prudence, did you make Black livesmatters? What did you do for Black businesses besides go to the Black barbershops and Black beauty salons and Black funeral because you had to? Honestly, they’re the only ones who could make you look like you are supposed to even in death?

Yes, playing politricks can make you lose out on the ability to love, if you let it. However politics can show how much you really love others if you’re in it for the real reason; to serve others, especially the least of all people.

Dear God, help us to heal from the scars of battle for the work that You have called us to do. Your balm of love is all we need to apply. Thank You Lord. Amen.

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Nation’s students help First Lady pick final harvest

By Courtney Davis (Howard University News Service) WASHINGTON, D.C. — First lady Michelle Obama, surrounded by 20 kids from across the nation she had invited to help her with her final harvest, made one thing crystal clear – she wants the elaborate “Kitchen Garden” she established to promote better eating to remain long after she and President Barack Obama have left the White House.

To that end, Obama announced last week a $2.5 million donation by the Burpee Foundation to preserve and care for the garden for at least 17 more years.

The children dug and picked vegetables to help her with her harvest and to literally enjoy the fruits of their labor as they later ate some of the food they picked.

“I take pride in knowing that this garden will serve as a reminder of what we all started, but also what we all have left to do,” Obama said at the dedication ceremony, “and as we dedicate this garden here today, I am hopeful that the future first families will cherish the garden like we have, and that it will become one of our enduring White House traditions.”

Updates to the garden include bluestone walkways, a wooden arbor, tables and benches and an inscribed stone that reads, “White House Kitchen Garden, established in 2009 by First Lady Michelle O-

bama with the hope of growing a healthier nation for our children.”

The tables, benches and arbor were designed by students at the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture with salvaged wood from the estates of for presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe and Civil Rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Originally spanning 1,100 square feet, the garden has expanding to more than twice that size.

The changes and donation are a part of Obama’s efforts to ensure future first families get an opportunity to enjoy the garden.

The garden was the beginning of Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative, a campaign to get children across the nation healthier by being active and making healthier food choices.

Along with the children participating in the harvest were a few celebrities, including TODAY show Al Roker, Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti, seven-time NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning, astronaut Kjell Lindgren and Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita.

Michelle Obama said she wanted two students from Flint, Mich., to attend the final harvest to reinforce the concept that good nutrition can reduce the effects of exposure to lead contaminated water. So, fourth

grader A’layia Howard and fifth grader Xavier Purches from Freeman Elementary School were among the students.

Freeman Elementary School is a part of the “Let’s Move!

Salad Bars to Schools” program, an initiative that donates salad bars to schools so children across the nation have daily access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

A’layia and Xavier said they were sleepy from their 5 a.m. flight, but the kids perked up after eating pizza made with vegetables they harvested. Excited and appreciative, A’layia showed off a cartwheel and full split for the first lady.

Freeman fifth grade teacher Kathy Savoie said the countdown to the visit was exhilarating for the students.

“We would meet at lunch and we would talk about what we were going to do, what was going to happen and maybe some questions they might get asked, just to make them feel more comfortable,” Savoie said.

“And every day they would go down the hall and say, ‘Three more days, two more days.’”

The trip to the White House was the first time the students have been out of state or on an airplane she said.

Obama gave the children hugs and a motherly send off when the garden pizza was finished and the harvest finally over.

“Be good and make me proud.”

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It’ eady ending When will the Miami Hurricanes come championship worthy?

It’ss October & the Miami Dolphins season is alr already pieces on their roster that are great to build around. One of them is rookie Jakeem Grant who had a glorious kickoff return for a touchdown.

This season no one expected the Miami Dolphins to have a great season.

After finishing with a 6-10 record last year, we knew this team had to make a lot of improvements.

Bringing in Adam Gase was a solid start but having a rookie coach wouldn’t help them to win more games from the beginning.

Miami Dolphins' Jakeem Grant #19 breaks free on a kickoff return for a touchdown at Hard Rock Stadium.

Miami Dolphins' QB Ryan Tannehill #17 has his pass knocked down by a Tennessee Titans defender on Sunday in a 30-17 loss at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau Just when you think the Miami Dolphins are taking another step forward, they say “Nope, we’re not there yet.”

The Miami Dolphins once again wet the bed in front of their crowd inside of Hard Rock Stadium. Their last home game, they played in an overtime thriller against the 0-3 Cleveland Browns. The Dolphins ultimately won that game on the legs of Jay Ajayi.

However, on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, the Dolphins played worse than they did in their last home game. It wasn’t a surprise that they took a loss to the now 2-3 Tennessee Titans. Marcus Mariota led the way for Tennessee as he finally had the breakout game people were looking for. Mariota finished the game going 20-for-29 with three touchdowns and no turnovers.

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On the other hand, the Dolphins signal-caller had a more difficult time. Ryan Tannehill finished the game going 12for-18 for 191 yards and two interceptions. Tannehill looked timid and uncomfortable the entire game. Fans in attendance started chanting out, “We Want Moore.” In reference to playing the Dolphins backup quarterback Matt Moore.

Nonetheless, we could point the finger for the loss to every member of the team.

“Every man has to be better, starting with me. We have to feel better. We have to block better. We have to move better.

It’s just (about) going back to work, there’s nothing drastic.

All we have to do is come to work and get better each and every day. Every man controls the things he can control, work at the things he needs to work at, and we’ll be in good shape,” said Tannehill.

Additionally, the defense was soft as they were out with only one starting linebacker in Kiko Alonso. The Dolphins allowed 21 points within the first two quarters of the game. It set them back, and second-year quarterback Mariota gave a bit of a galvanizing effort to his teammates this game breaking the beginning of his sophomore slump.

Right before halftime, Mariota drove his team with less than two minutes of the clock to a touchdown. Then it was Ryan Tannehill’s turn.

Tannehill failed to cross the 50yard line before halftime and Miami went into recess down 21-14 at home.

On the brighter side, the Dolphins have a number of other

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Florida State's Delvin Cook #4 eludes Hurricane defenders in their 20 -19 victory over the University of Miami on Saturday.

By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau

Well, it didn’t take long for

everyone to realize the Miami Hurricanes weren’t going to the College Football Playoffs.

Inside of Hard Rock Stadium, the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes got defeated by the No. 23 Florida State Seminoles 2019. Between the two hated rivals, Florida State came away with their seventh straight win, which is the longest active streak between the two teams.

For the Seminoles, this win turns their entire season around. Florida State still wants to play in a major bowl game and they’ve got Clemson and Florida remaining on their schedule.

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Black entrepreneur creates Trafek.com – An online marketplace designed to recirculate $1 trillion dollars back in to Black communities NATIONWIDE — Patronizing the Black community businesses is a great way of supporting Black entrepreneurs.

The way of doing this is to find a way of spending on Black businesses. That’s why Fabian Scott, 28 , Black entrepreneur from the Washington, D.C. area decided to create an online marketplace (www.Trafek.com) designed for Black-owned businesses. Fabian comments, “This goes a long way to empower and strengthen our voice in any society.”

Fabian spent long days and nights developing the website on his own. Trafek is a marketplace and directory for Black owned businesses in which visitors can choose to buy or sell

products. Local businesses also have the option to be listed in the business directory on the website. It is well optimized for locating goods and services of your liking. People often complain that there are not enough Black owned businesses. You will find all you’ve been looking for and more at Trafek. There are no sign-up fees or fees to list products.

“It was developed by the Black for the Black, so we understand ourselves and what we need. We left no stone unturned in its creation. Browse through our categories and see for yourself. Stop worrying of shops to patronize and enjoy your independence of choice,” Fabian mentioned.

Trafek isn’t the first site to offer this type of service. “If businesses gave up just because of the competition then our economy would be in the grave right now. There would be no jobs, no money, and poverty everywhere. Never give up on a dream or idea you have just because of competition. This same principle should apply to all businesses.” Fabian mentioned. Trafek offers its services all around the world. The seller chooses weather or not to sell in certain parts of the world. “We are global,” Fabian added.

Ignorance is the worst enemy that is fighting the Black community. “A lot of us are completely ignorant of ways of enhancing our chances in a community. We all seem oblivious

FiveAfricanAmericanownedbanksyoushouldknow

By Tara Evans In the last year, there has been a significant movement in America among the Black community to invest in themselves.

African American owned banks have been around for years, but they have not necessarily been so well-known outside of their local communities.

Here are five African American owned banks in America that you should know.

#1 One United Bank: One United is the second largest Black-owned bank and the first Black internet bank in the United States. Its offices are located in Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles. Founded in the year 1968, it offers a variety of services, such as deposits, lending, and sponsoring community development programs across the country.

In the last two years, One United Bank has financed over

$100 million in loans. Furthermore, the United States Department of Treasury has deemed One United as the highest bank enterprise in community development in America a whopping ten times! Located in Massachusetts, California, and Florida. #2 Citizens Trust Bank: Citizens Trust is an African American owned and operated bank that was founded almost 100 years ago. In February 2016, the bank received an initiative boost of $1 million from Producer Jermaine Dupri, rapper Killer Mike, and R&B singer Usher. The bank offers a variety of services that include deposits and lending loans. The minimum amount that you can deposit in Citizens Trust Bank is $50, but there is no minimum balance required.

This institution is located in Stone Mountain, North Birmingham, Atlanta, Columbus, and Lithonia. #3 Seaway Bank: Seaway Bank is a full-service Black-

CFPB sues fines TMX finance $9 million over misleading loans

By Charlene Crowell(NNPA Newswire Columnist) Many consumers breathe a sigh of relief when their car loans are finally paid off. Gaining title to personal vehicles should free up monthly monies – unless that title is later used as collateral for a high-cost and abusive loan.

Car-title loans provide a percentage of a vehicle’s total value in exchange for the promise of quick cash. Unfortunately, when car titles are used as collateral for one of the most predatory and high-cost consumer loans, another cycle of debt can begin. The typical car-title loan is refinanced eight times and comes with triple-digit interest rates as high as 300 percent.

Each year, car-title loans strip $4 billion in fees from consumers. The looming threat of re-

possession, which affects one in five consumers, often prompts these costly renewals.

Frequently industry collection practices violate basic consumer laws. Vehicle repossessions cause not only the loss of personal transportation, but create mobility challenges affecting virtually every dimension of life – reaching employment, education, medical services or managing personal business.

In recent days, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined a major car-title lender $9 million and sued another five. Together, these separate actions underscore how consumers’ rights are often violated and the continued need for financial regulation.

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Crowell says that due to CFPB’s actions, TMX must stop both making visits to collect debts and end deceptive marketing and advertising practices that confuse borrowers’ understanding of actual loan costs.

of what is going on and join everybody else to contribute to our harsh existence. Most of the time us Blacks spend our money making others rich instead of our own community.

We must focus on being independent rather than a dependent,” Fabian said.

It is observed that the Black purchasing power can be in excess of $1.1 trillion. This is true but the bitter truth is that the money is not circulated in the Black community. This money is randomly strawn about.

Black purchasing power is a real power than can be harnessed to alleviate the condition of the Black community. With that kind of Black buying power, one would logically think that owning a Black business owned commercial bank that is located in Illinois. The bank was established in 1965 as Seaway National Bank of Chicago.

Seaway Bank was created in order to confront discriminatory lending practices that were experienced by Blacks on the southside of Chicago.

The bank’s founders were a group of local businessmen who tirelessly sold shares door to door in order to raise $1 million in capital, as that was the amount needed to secure the federal charter. At the end of its first year in operation, the bank had risen over $5 million.

It is located in Chicago. The minimum amount to deposit is $25 with no minimum balance required and no monthly fees. #4 Liberty Bank: Liberty Bank was founded in 1972 and charted in New Orleans, Louisiana. It focused on service delivery, integrity, and sincere interest in business and community development. In four decades, it has expanded to 18 offices in six states, located in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Kansas City, Chicago, Tuskegee, Montgomery, and Detroit.

The bank enlarged its Kansas City market through the acquisition of Douglass Bank in 2008.

The bank offers various services such as saving, lending and financing community programs. There is no minimum amount to open an account and no minimum balance required, and a monthly fee is $2 for electronic statements. #5 Industrial Bank: Industrial Bank was founded on August 20, 1934. In fact, it is the oldest Black American-owned commercial bank in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. region.

Since 1934, Industrial Bank has delivered essential financial and banking services, which have significantly contributed to the growth and development of the Washington, D.C. community. The bank started with only six employees and $192,000 in assets; now the bank has over 115 employees and over $389 million in assets.

The minimum deposit is $25 with no minimum balance required and no monthly fees.

Fabian Scott, founder of Trafek. would be a cash cow.

According to Fabian, “The trillions of dollars in Black buying power only last about six hours in the community before finding its way into electronics, utilities, groceries and footwear, unlike other communities where it lasts from 7 to 28 days.

These purchases aren’t helping us out as the economic state of a community is largely dependent on the amount of money being spent on its local businesses. In order to help ourselves and our community, we

Blackonomics

If Clinton loses in November, don’t blame Black voters

By James Clingman (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Now that the dust has settled around President Obama’s comments at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards Dinner, let me give you my take on the subject.

In 2010, immediately following the midterm elections, in some instances, Black folks were blamed for the “shellacking,” as Barack Obama put it, of Democrat candidates.

Again in 2014, the rancor directed at Blacks for failing to vote was raised to an even higher level. In an article by Sabrina Eaton of Cleveland.com, U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge noted that “preliminary exit polls showed the African American proportion of the electorate increased over the 2010 midterms, and urged critics to ‘find another scapegoat. Don’t blame us!’”

The statement by Rep. Fudge continued: “Our community organizations and churches mobilized to encourage early voting opportunities with programs like ‘Souls to the Polls,’ and African American activists and state leaders stood ready to combat any instance of voter intimidation or fraud. Black elected officials crisscrossed the country to discuss the urgency and importance of this election.

Broward Chapter of the United Nations Association to celebrate UN-Day and and 71st anniversary of UN Chapter

PEMBROKE PINES, FL - The Broward County Chapter of the United Nations Association (UNA-USA), in conjunction with The Links, Incorporated of Fort. Lauderdale, led an International Leadership Workshop at Lauderhill STEMMED School on Saturday, Oct. 1st. The presentation focused on giving STEM-MED students the options on how to use technology to help respond to today’s refugee crisis and other world issues.

At the workshop, UNA-USA and The Links explained the

roots and the consequences of the current refugee crisis on human beings from different areas of the world. To conclude the activity, UNA-USA and The Links worked with the students in using Google Translate to write “welcome letters” in six different languages for refugees and immigrants arriving to the United States. Students were offered free memberships to GenUN, the national UNA youth leadership group.

The focus of the activity was determined by The Links in con-

gruence with its International Leadership Workshop theme, as well as the UNA-USA’s upcoming UN-Day celebration luncheon. Broward UNA-USA President is Dr. Eileen DavisJerome. Damita Salters is President of Fort Lauderdale Chapter, The Links, Incorporated.

The UN-Day Celebration Scholarship and Awards Luncheon will be on Sunday, Oct.

23, 2016 from 2 to 6 p.m at the Inverrary Country Club in Lauderhill, FL. The UNA-USA’s purpose with this celebration is to recognize local community leaders and to honor the 71st Anniversary of the Charter Signing of the United Nations.

The keynote speaker will be Troy Wolfe, UNA-USA Education Programs Director. The theme for the luncheon is “One

must consciously make effort to put money back into our community. Financial literacy is what is crucial here because if we know and engage in investing our earnings as well as savings on the Black businesses, it will go a long way to promote our economic growth.”

Trafek is seeking more sellers to sign up and upload products on the web site before it officially launches on Nov. 1, 2016.

Humanity, Shared Responsibility” offering dining and entertainment to all guests for a donation of $40 ($30 for children under 13).

For more information contact Broward County Chapter UNA-USA, P.O. Box 825602, Pembroke Pines, Fla. 330825602, or (954) 290-8047, www.broward-una.org.

Jim Clingman says that Black people have been “clowned” by political pundits and sycophants, and now we are caught in their web of false promises and lack of reciprocity for our votes.

We phone banked, knocked on doors and held ‘Get Out the Vote’ rallies. Our losses were not a referendum on African American political engagement.

We did our part, so don’t blame us!”

In 2008 and 2012, Black voters turned out in unprecedented numbers to help Obama win the presidency. Now, in 2016, as the first Black president prepares to leave office, Black voters will again be held responsible for turning out in droves.

We have been given our “marching orders” once again by the President during his “most passionate” speech ever, as some have described it, during the awards dinner.

“I will consider it a personal insult, an insult to my legacy, if this community lets down its guard and fails to activate itself in this election,” Obama declared with a stern look and booming passion. “You want to give me a good send-off, go vote.”

While it is well known that fewer Blacks vote in midterm elections than in presidential elections, it just may be the result of Black people seeing ourselves being taken for granted after the president gets elected and very little that was promised during the campaign was delivered afterwards. In 2002, NAACP Chairman, Julian Bond, said Democrats “failed to engage African American voters. They had all the issues on their side: high unemployment, failing pensions, people losing vast sums of money and the stock market crash. But the Democrats didn’t push these issues. Instead they offered pale shadows of what the Republicans were offering, and that just wasn’t good enough.”

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NAACP’S proposed moratorium on charter schools doesn’t make sense

By Larry Lee (Sacramento Observer, NNPA Member) Access to a good education can reap tremendous benefits in the lives of individuals and in society. That’s why the NAACP should recognize and support all successful educa-

tional models, including charter schools.

Even though non-profit charter schools that focus on Black student achievement have shown great success across the country, on October 15 in Cincinnati, the National Board of the NAACP is considering a

resolution calling for a moratorium on the expansion of charter schools.

The rationale for the resolution does not accurately reflect the realities in many charter schools that successfully serve African American students and other students of color in Cali-

fornia, where the measure originated.

The state of California has the most public charter schools and public charter school students in the United States. In 2015-16, more than 1,200 charter schools served 572,752 students throughout the state.

A majority of those students would be students stuck in some of the state’s low-performing schools.

There has been tremendous evidence that shows that charter schools are serving minority and poor families well.

A study entitled “A Step Up:

If you can visit The National Museum of African American History and Culture, go to SoulOfAmerica.com to find the coolest museums in your own back yard emblazoned with black power logos. Other galleries brim with art from such noted artists as Romare Bearden and Henry O’Tanner.

Learn about other Black museums on their site, including the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston, the Museum of the African Diaspora

in San Francisco and the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore (the most visited of all Black history and culture museums) and check out SoulOfAmerica.com’s overview page for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Why more Black families are choosing homeschool over traditional learning

Lorraine Motel Site of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Assassination and the National Civil Rights Museum.

TORRANCE, CALIF. (BlackNews.com) — As we celebrate the National Museum of African American History and Culture, award-winning SoulOfAmerica.com is spotlighting other outstanding museums that document the Black experience in America.

Premiere African American museums closer to home can be the next best thing.

“The National Museum of African American History and Culture is magnificent, but many of us don’t have the money or the vacation time to visit Washington, D.C.,” said Thomas Dorsey, Founder and CEO of SoulOfAmerica.com. “Luckily, almost two dozen provocative museums across the country can immerse you in African A-

merican history and culture.”

Dorsey’s visited all but a few.

Here are two examples: #1 - The National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, Tenn.: The museum complex includes the Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. As part of the moving “Culture of Resistance” exhibit, the museum displays the undisturbed rooms of 306 and 307, which were occupied by Dr. King and his colleagues in his final hours. Also feature is the original Walgreen’s lunch counter from the first national sit-in on Feb. 1, 1960 in Greensboro, N. C. “Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865” illustrates the cruel

and complex institution of slavery. Through images, ship manifests, oral history recordings and interactive displays, the exhibit depicts the travesty of an economic system that ravaged more than two million lives. #2 The DuSable Museum of African American History; Chicago, Ill.: The museum’s “Freedom, Resistance and Journey toward Equality” exhibit displays artifacts, art, videos and images representing two centuries of Black history.

It includes a reproduction of the hold of a slave ship, a bureau that belonged to celebrated antilynching activist Ida B. Wells, a replica of a Pullman Porter sleeping car and the Chicago Black Panther Office front door,

The number of Black students being homeschooled is on the rise. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that 290,000 African American children are currently being homeschooled, now representing 10 percent of all students being homeschooled. What is the reason for the increase?

How racism gets in the way All children deserve a good education. But this doesn’t mean they all get a good education. Black children often struggle against racism in school and unfair suspensions and other forms of discipline. So more parents are making the decision to place their children into a healthier environment where they can thrive both academically and culturally.

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Larry Lee, the publisher of The Sacramento Observer, says that there has been tremendous evidence that shows that charter schools are serving minority and poor families well.

How Charter Schools Provide Higher Levels of California Public University Access” found that charter schools are closing the University of California (UC) acceptance rate gap for under-represented student with African American and Latino charter school students almost twice as likely (19 percent) to apply to the UC as their traditional public school peers (11 percent).

Additionally, charter schools serving majorities of low-income students have the highest acceptance rates of all — 21 percent.

The acceptance rate at similar traditional public schools is only 11 percent. One study by the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University found that charter schools do a better job teaching low-income students, minority students and students who are still learning English, than traditional public schools.

Separate studies by the Center on Reinvention Public Education and Mathematica Policy Research have found that charter school students are more likely to graduate from high school, go on to college, stay in college, and have higher earnings in early adulthood.

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Engineer’s ‘Hustle’ becomes successful construction company

By Avis Thomas-Lester Urban News Service Brunson L. Cooper dreamed of starting his own construction firm—but he had no money, no investors, and no connections.

He decided to become his own rich uncle.

The engineer spent 16 years working at Turner Construction, one of America’s largest builders. He always lived below his means and saved what he could. But his nest egg wasn’t enough to start his own construction firm in 2009. So he kept his “day job” at Turner for three years, while starting Corenic Construction Group on the side. Keeping his job at Turner in order to get started and time to raise additional funds, to assemble a team and land his first few few projects.

“Then I never looked back,” said Cooper, 43, of Bowie, Maryland. “The company had grown enough that it needed my fulltime attention, and I could actually take care of my family as well as I had at Turner.”

Corenic Construction, based in Washington, D.C., employs 30 people who have completed more than 1,000 projects, including a 30,000-square-foot showroom addition at BMW of Sterling, Virginia, and renovation of a 9,500-square-foot space at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Co-

COOPER renic’s clients have included the Army, Navy, the Department of Homeland Security, LOWE Enterprises and the Penzance Companies. Corenic earned $20 million last year, Cooper said.

Quite a turn-around from a business he started on the side in 2009.

Cooper’s secret is simple and old-fashioned: integrity, honesty and hardwork. Cooper said these principles were instilled in him as he grew up in tiny Hemingway, South Carolina, a three-traffic-light town 32 miles – as the crow flies – from Myrtle Beach.

His father, the late Brunson Cooper, Jr., worked as a mill foreman at International Pa-

per. His mother, Gladys, 79, taught second grade. His older brother, Calvin Davis, still lives in town and coaches high school basketball. Letia Cooper, his younger sister, is the IT coordinator for the Williamsburg County School District, where each of the Coopers went to school.

When Cooper’s father wasn’t at the factory, he tended a huge garden behind the family’s home. It supplied vegetables for the Coopers and several senior citizens to whom he regularly provided food. The elder Cooper also ran a catering company which barbecued whole pigs. Little Brunson was his assistant.

“My dad always said, ‘Have your job and have what you call your hustle.’ Your hustle is a job to help you make extra money,” Cooper said, laughing.

“Catering was his hustle.”

Cooper said his chores included tidying the family’s 2.5acre spread with a push mower every week and washing his father’s Chevy pick-up every three or four days.

“He kept me very grounded in terms of working to get what you want or need in life,” Cooper said.

In high school, the six-foot4-inch Cooper excelled on the basketball court and in the art studio. He spent one summer in the coveted South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities program. He worked another summer at a local tupperware plant.

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Delta Sigma Theta holds ‘Voices of Violets’ Domestic Violence Awareness Community Event Submitted by Kelly Allen BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, in conjunction with Women in Distress of Broward County and the Miramar Police Department, will hold a Domestic Violence Awareness Community Event on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Broward College-West Campus, 1930 S.W. 145 Ave., Miramar, Fla. This event is free and open to the public.

Together with community partners, Broward Women’s Victims Coalition, Miramar Police Department, Black Nurses Association, Broward College and Broward Outreach Center, The Domestic Violence Awareness Event is an effort to educate

and empower people who have been personally affected by domestic violence and/or those seeking more information. Topics include intimate partner violence and teen dating, social constructs that perpetuate violence, and boundaries and expectations within a healthy relationship.

The first portion of the day begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast, followed by entertainment and our guest speaker, Carolyn Lordeus, the Executive Director and the Founder of Safe Outlet.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a free community resource fair featuring non-profit organizations and a live broadcast from WMIB 103.5 The Beat.

Donations are being solicited through SBAC committees for gently used purses & tote bags,

cell phones, toiletries, diapers and baby wipes. Online donations are accepted through Eventbrite at: http:// sbacdomesticviolence2016.eventbrite.com/ to financially benefit the Women in Distress of Broward County organization.

Individuals may call (954) (954) 303-3585 or email info@dstsouthbroward.org for more information.

Chi Psi Omega Chapter hosts 11th Annual Health Fair

Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated recently hosted its annual health fair at the Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs with more than 275 families and community participants in attendance; the second largest in the chapter’s history based on registration sign-in. Participants received health information, participated in demonstrations, raffles and giveaways.

Community participating partners included Broward Health-Coral Springs, Florida Department of Health in Broward, Juice Plus, NAMI, One blood, Holy Cross Hospital Community Outreach Health Services, Care Resource, Florida Senior Medicare Patrol, Friends/Family Spinal Care, Pansy’s Garden of Eden, Care Plus Health Plans, Broward County Health Department, Memorial Regional Hospital, FREEBIE, Kale Her Way, Broward Health- “Man Van” ( preaccepted patients for mam-mo-

grams on sliding scale), Walmart Sam’s Club, Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and Black Girls Run. Walgreens Pharmacy provided free bags for every participant. Free blood pressure and glucose screenings were provided by Light of the World Clinic of Nova Southeastern University.

Chick-Fil-A, a sponsor, provided a healthy lunch for every participant that included a chicken sandwich or a small box of mini-chicken nuggets, chips, with assorted bottle juices.

The chapter showcased the sorority’s international programs. Target I ASCEND: signature program for Grades nine through 12 disseminated breast cancer bags filled with goodies compliments of Susan G. Komen, Target III: Family Strengthening provided bags of healthy snacks with National Preparedness and domestic violence flyers, Target IV: Environmental Ownership pro-

vided bags with a Family-Focused Go-Green Flyer and sanitizing items. The Connection Committee conducted voter registration.

Completed surveys revealed a well- attended and successful event.

Chapter members in attendance included Venetta “Vee” McCullough, President; Lisa M. Smith, Chairman; Christina McNair, Co-chairman; Juline Blanfort, Ernestine H. Bobb, Lisa Brown, Ann (Lee) Burnett, Nicole Burrell, Miriam Cato, Sherri Cooper, Alana DaSent, Yulanda Smith-Ellis, Tahnese Flournoy, Revertha Grace, Michelle Green, Ashley Greene, Krista Howard, Candace Kennedy-Wardlaw, Catrice LeeBrown, Joel D. McCray, Trivel Cooper McKire, Carla Navarro, Josetta Patterson, Veronica E. Phillips, Barbara J. Thomas, Joyce W. Toran, Dione Trawick and Luwando Wright-Hines. Visiting AKA members were Antoinette J. Pauline, Karen Belle-Pierre and Karen Ray.

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www.thewestsidegazette.com Westside Gazette HOPE South Florida’s Annual T asteHOPE Gala TasteHOPE committee kickoff 50-day countdown to BIG event kick-off

2015 TasteHOPE Gala attendees.

BROWARD COUNTY, FL – The countdown has begun for HOPE South Florida’s (HSF) annual signature fundraising event, TasteHOPE Gala. The Annual TasteHOPE Gala is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at the Signature Grand, 6900 W. St. Rd. 84 Davie, Fla.

The event is the largest for HSF whose efforts focus on providing HOPE to the homeless and hurting in Broward County by providing Crisis and Rapid Rehousing, Family Support Teams, and Shared Meals six nights a week to 150-200 homeless men and

BLACK ENTREPRENEURS CREATE MOBILE GROCERY STORES TO HELP DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES - When low income families cannot get access to fresh produce, why not take the produce to them? Entrepreneur Jay Holmes, one of the founders of Market Boxx Community Stores, thought this would be a great idea.

So, he started building his first grocery store on wheels in Milwaukee, WI and hopes the idea will catch on in other cities.

women.

Honorees for the evening are: Pastor Brett Opalinski, Christ Community Church; Rev. Dr. Christopher Benek, First Presbyterian Church; Paul Gore, Gore Family Foundation; Patrick Giradin, Q’Straint; Gregg Wallick, Best Roofing; Stacy Foundation; Tom Shelton; Steve Shelton; Mayor Peter Bober, City of Hollywood; Mayor Jack Seiler, City of Fort Lauderdale and Marty Kiar, Broward County Government.

Our keynote speaker for the evening is Vice Mayor & District 8 Commissioner, Barbara Sharief. As a County Commissioner, Barbara promotes job creation, economic deveopment, tourism, neighborhood revitalization, education and quality care for the elderly and children. She has spent her first term advocating for the much needed funding of programs to reduce homelessness.

The event will include a VIP reception with sponsors and honorees, silent and live auctions, dinner, a short program, award presentations and live entertainment.

The 2016 Taste HOPE Gala Committee members are: Ramona Orlandi, First Baptist Church Pompano Beach; JoeAnn Fletcher, M.Ed., President VIP Training and Consulting Services; Sue-Ann Robinson Esq., Robinson Caddy Law; Daphnee A. Sainvil, Broward County Boards of County Commissioners; Colleen Brown, Colleen Brown Photography and Jackie Ancira, First Baptist Church Downtown.

Our key sponsors for the evening include Holy Cross Hospital, Richard D. and Colleen Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean International and Brenda Rivers, Carrie Concessions. Other sponsors include Best Roofing, Tiffany’s Jewelers, Holman Honda, Elite Island Resorts and Royal Caribbean International.

Sponsorships & tickets are still available. Please call (954) 203-7861 or visit our website at www.hopesouthflorida.org .