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By Frederick H. Lowe The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum opens today to teach us a part of American history never printed in high school textbooks. The museum is a memorial
to the 4,400 African Americans murdered in terrorist lynchings, which included beatings, drownings and being burned at the stake by whites between 1877 and 1950 in 12 Southern States including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Their names are engraved on duplicate sets of columns, two for each county where a lynching was documented. Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) initially reported that 3,959 African Americans were victims
of terrorist lynchings in the 12 states but added to the number as more victims became known. The lynchings forced blacks (Cont’d on page 10)
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GAO Report on Federal Ad Spending in Black Newspapers Coming in July By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)
A Norristown jury found comedian Bill Cosby on three counts of aggravated indecent sexual assault. Some legal experts said that Cosby might get another trial. (POOL PHOTO)
Bill Cosby found Guilty on all charges in Sex Assault Trial, remains free on $1 Million Bail By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) NORRISTOWN, PA.— Convicted comedian Bill Cosby will remain on house arrest until he’s sentenced this summer following his conviction on three counts
of aggravated indecent sexual assault. Judge Steven T. O’Neill ordered Cosby to get written permission from adult probation officials, if he wants to leave his Philadelphia area home to visit his doctor or to meet with lawyers. Those are the only movements he’s allowed, and they must be within a five-county radius of Montgomery County. Cosby has been fitted with a tracking device, so that court officials can monitor (Cont’d on page 10)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Recently, Governor Rick Scott announced the selection Marvin Davies, Dr. Reverend Willie Oliver Wells Sr., and John Dorsey Due Jr., to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Governor Scott chose these three from a list of 10 distinguished nominees selected by the Florida Commission on Human Relations for making significant contributions to the improvement of life for minorities and all citizens of the great State of Florida. Marvin Davies was born in Bradford County in 1934 and died on April 25, 2003. After serving in the United States Army, Davies attended Florida A&M University where he received his degree ranking (Cont’d on page 5)
But Abram said to Sarai, “Behold, your maid is in your power; do to her what is good in your sight.” So Sarai treated her harshly, and she fled from her presence. Genesis 16:6 (NASB)
A long-awaited report that details what federal agencies spend on advertising in African American-owned newspapers is finally near completion, according to officials in the General Accounting Office (GAO). The report comes as the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade organization made up of more than 200 Black-owned media companies that reach more than 20 million people each week, celebrates 191 years of the Black Press. It also comes ahead of critical midterm election season in which the NNPA announced a historic voter registration drive that has a goal of registering 5 million new, Black voters. (Cont’d on page 5)
NNPA President Benjamin Chavis speaks outside the U.S. Capitol during a joint press conference between NNPA and NAHP in March 2016. The press conference was attended by Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (far left). (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)
There has, here lately, been those who have blatantly abused- to the point of death in some instances- their power of authority which is altered based on segregated and racist beliefs. To name and list those who exploit, manipulate and take advantage of laws and create loop holes would take up too much time, space and energy, which would leave no room for anything else, so I won’t. What I will do, however , is to make a point about how a few misuse and selectively enforce the law, not for the betterment of all but the benefit of a few. No, I‘m not one who has earned all the required knowledge to be degreed with a Juris Doctor diploma; unfortunately I, along with millions more have suffered and still suffer at the hands of those who have and who manipulate laws for personal gains due to ‘selective amnesia’. In the arena of sports, rules are created to give equal footing to all teams to attempt to be fair. One would think that when rules apply all play under the same rules in that field of play. We know that the rules that apply to kickball do not apply to swimming and we do not expect to get Florida driver’s licenses by passing a scuba diving course. (Cont’d on page 5)
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OneUnited Bank announces three city book giveaways for the ‘I Got Bank’ Urban Youth Financial Literacy Contest Miami, Boston and Los Angeles BOSTON, MASS. — OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black bank, is proud to announce its 8th Annual “I Got Bank!” Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account for the best essays and the best art projects that represent the “I Got Bank!” theme. In conjunction, OneUnited Bank President & Owner Teri Williams, who is also the author of I Got Bank! What My Granddad Taught Me About Money (Beckham), will be giving away signed copies of her book on the following dates and cities. Refreshments will be served. BOOK GIVEAWAYS · Miami: Saturday, May 5, 2018, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Liberty City Branch, 3275
N.W. 79 St., Miami, Fla. 33142. · Boston: Saturday May 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grove Hall Branch, 648 Warren St., Dorchester, Mass, 02121. · Los Angeles: Saturday June 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Crenshaw Branch, 3683 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90016. Parents from the Miami, Boston and Los Angeles areas and surrounding communities should attend the free book giveaway, meet and greet with Teri Williams, President & Owner of OneUnited Bank, and learn more about the 8th Annual I Got Bank Essay & Art Contest and the #BankBlack MOVEment. In a nationwide search for the best and brightest, kids bet-
ween the ages of 8 and 12 are encouraged to read a financial literacy book of their choosing, and either write a 250-word essay or create an art project to show how they would apply what they learned from the book to their daily lives. Submissions must be emailed or postmarked by Friday, June 15, 2018. The Bank will choose ten winners and award a $1,000 OneUnited Bank savings account by Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. For more information about the official contest rules, visit: www.oneunited.com/ book.
“Patience is Bitter but it’s Fruit is Sweet”
-Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Local five star recruit wide-receiver Calvin Ridley drafted in the of Fame quarterback throwing first round by Atlanta Falcons you passes, with another stud
GOOD GRADES GET YOU GOOD THINGS-- The Florida Association of Black Owned Media, Inc. (FABOM)are proud sponsors in assisting the Lauderdale Lakes, Middle School Vikings with recognizing those students who put forth the needed effort to achieve scholastically as they matriculate through school. Donte Hicks an eight grade student with an A-B honor roll status was this month’s winner of the bicycle. “Our students are remarkable and when you matched that with staff who care, it’s a win-win situation for all,” says Principle, James Griffin. Griffin who has been at the school since 2010, he and his staff has developed quite a winning record. They have: established Community Place @ Lauderdale Lakes to address health, finance and educational needs of the community; transformed several classrooms into innovative theme rooms with community support (courtroom, pre-med, marine biology, aerospace, computer science) and have engaged community outreach support to develop Harp/strings program. “We are proud to be sponsors of bicycles to encourage our youth to succeed if that’s what it takes,” says Publisher Bobby R. Henry, Sr., President of the Florida Association of Black Owned Media and Publisher of the Westside Gazette Newspaper. (Photo by Christina Francois, eighth grader)
(Photo credit Ron Lyons) By Byler Henry On April 26 live from Dallas, Texas the annual first round NFL Draft took place and dreams have come true. One such dream was Calvin Ridley who grew up in the inner-city of Fort Lauderdale. Calvin had a rough upbringing, spent much of his youth in the foster care system (along with his three younger brothers) after his father (Colin) was deported to Guyana and his mother (Kay Daniels) dealt with personal issues. Imagine you have worked hard perfecting a craft, and you are being recognized for it. All the hard work, hours of practice, blood, sweat, and tears are paying off. Here in Fort Lauderdale, the hometown five-star wide receiver recruit out of high school Calvin Ridley anxiously awaited to hear what team he would be playing for. The tent was setup, the lights were bright, and the TV’s were highlighting the moment in Lincoln Park, the area where he grew up. There were also crowds gathered outside the guardrails who were just as anxious, waiting for the announcement.
With every passing draft pick, you can feel the anticipation building from inside and outside the tent. The closer it got towards the middle of the first round, the more anxious they became. The excitement really built up when the Cowboys were on the clock, and the Dez tweet flashed across the screen. Calvin got the stamp of approval from Dez, that the Cowboys should draft him if they were looking for a wide receiver. The crowd began to really get exciting, hoping that he would be heading to Dallas. You could cut the tension with a knife when commissioner Roger Goodell stepped up to the podium, it became so quiet you could hear a pen drop. You could hear the loud sighs when he was not selected. The Panthers and Ravens selection went the same way. Finally, the Falcons were up with the 26th pick, loud cheers and sounds of excitement erupted when the Falcons selected him. “It was amazing,” Ridley said about receiving the Falcons’ call. “I’m very excited that the Falcons gave me an opportunity to come in.” How exciting is it to go to such a good situation? A future Hall
Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones that you could learn from, another talented receiver in Mohamed Sanu, with a one two punch running back combination of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman, and a good defense on the other end of the ball. “I’m going to prove a lot of people wrong,” Ridley said. “I’m very excited to be coming there with Julio. I know that I’m going to learn a lot from him and become a better player and a wide receiver. I’m just very, very happy to be in their organization.” There were reporters saying DJ Moore should be the top choice for the receiver position. Even though he waited towards the end of the first round, he is going to a good situation. Some of those who attended the draft, felt the same way, and those who witnessed got to see a dream coming true. Ray was one of those in attendance who also said that “the kids who were there, witnessed that anything is possible.” It must mean a lot to the kids out there, seeing someone have a special event in the inner city. Eric, another witness, also seems to believe the kids had a chance to see something special, and he also believes the park could use more events for the kids. “I would like to see more basketball tournaments for the kids,” he says “ They just come out to the parks with their basketballs”. Although the park is open and has the courts available, why not have a hosted event for them to showcase their talents. Events like that could encourage more kids to come out and direct their energy towards a positive direction. Give them something to do, so they’ll keep their minds focused and not be idle. It is easy to overlook what impact this event can have on the younger crowd who witnessed, but we must take heed and notice how something can have a positive effect on someone or people.
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Florida nurse receives patent for a unique line of Medi-Pajama Pants On November 14, 2017, Yordis Morrison, a Florida-based Registered Nurse, was issued a patent for a unique line of medipajamas pants. Designed to protect patient’s body privacy and restore dignity in short and long-term care settings, Mijamaz by Yor is a fresh alternative to the traditional unisex hospital gowns used throughout the country. According to Morrison, Mijamaz has the potential to decrease post-hospital syndrome. “I was inspired to create this line of apparel after my mother,
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who is now deceased;was diagnosed with breast cancer, which led to frequent hospitalizations,” said Morrison. “On many occasions when I visited my mom, most of her body was exposed, even the most private parts. She was, of course, wearing the traditional oversized, one-sizefits-all hospital gown that is open in the back, and secured by four pieces of string.” Like Morrison’s mother, many patients receiving care in a hospital or other treatment facility are not only too weak to do anything about their naked-
ness, but often experience too much pain to care or lack the cognition to recognize their body privacy is compromised. Studies show that having their body privacy repeatedly compromised adds psychological stress to patients already experiencing a substantial amount of physiological stress and mentally challenging situations. Thanks to regulations like HIPAA, hospitals do an excellent job protecting patients’ informational privacy, but they seem helpless in finding an ideal garment that provides caregivers accessibility to the body, can easily be removed in a medical emergency, while also
Fort Lauderdale sailor serves aboard Navy warship sailors in Pearl Harbor homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii are“Our doing an excellent job at By Kayla Turnbow, Navy Office of Community Outreach PEARL HARBOR – A Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native and 2009 Coral Springs High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer, USS Halsey. Petty Officer 2nd Class Mariluz Vega is a quarter-master aboard the guided-missile destroyer operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A Navy quartermaster is responsible for safely navigating the ship. “I am the first in my family to serve in the military,” said Vega. “I decided to join for a change of pace. This has been one of the best decisions I made because it has taught me discipline to do things right the first time.” More than 300 sailors serve aboard the ship, and their jobs are highly specialized, requiring dedication and skill, according to Navy officials. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignment that keep the ship mission-ready always.
PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS VEGA Fast, maneuverable, and technically advanced; destroy-
ers provide credible combat power, at and from the sea.
warfighting and supporting the warfighter,” said Cmdr. Hurd, chief staff officer, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. “Historically, Pearl Harbor is a symbolic base of sacrifice and resiliency. Today, on every Navy ship and shore facility’s flag pole, the First Navy Jack, ‘Don’t Tread on Me,’ flies reminding sailors to move forward and build on the history and legacy of this country and the U.S. Navy.” Navy guided-missile destroyers are multi-mission ships that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea, Navy officials explained. They are equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns, and a phalanx close-in weapons system. Challenging living conditions build strong fellowship among the crew. The crew is motivated and can quickly adapt to changing conditions. It is a busy life of specialized work, watches; and drills. Serving aboard a guided missile destroyer instills accountability and toughness and fosters initiative and integrity. Vega is proud of earning a Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) for participating in preserving the ship during dry dock. “Earning my NAM made me feel good because all my hard work paid off,” said Vega. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Vega and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy; the nation needs. “Serving in the Navy takes care of your future,” added Vega. “It is a community and a lifetime thing that you will always carry with you wherever you go. You become a whole new person once you join the Navy.”
Check ‘Em Lads: Why Young Men Should Care About Testicular Cancer
Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Men’s Health Network In general, guys do not think about their testicles on a daytoday basis. Unless we have some pain or feel an abnormality, we let them go on with their day. The testicles actually are very important to the male body. The testicles serve as a factory for sperm production, which is important for fertility. The testicles also are a main driving force for the amount of testosterone that circulates throughout your body. Both of these functions are crucial to us as guys. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Mijamaz a unisex hospital gowns used throughout the country. providing adequate body coverage for the patients. Mijamaz gives patients and caregivers the best of both worlds. The patented garment looks like a regular pair of pajama pants and could be worn while lounging in one’s home. It can be easily removed without compromising patient safety or the integrity of the garment and accommodates the wide array of invasive medical and orthopedic appliances many patients wear while receiving short and longterm care.
In addition to the pants, Mijamaz will release a complimentary pajama shirt later this year, with patent currently pending. The private line of medi-pajama will be available exclusively online later this year to start but will soon be avail-able in hospital gift shops, medi-cal supply stores, drug stores, and other retailers. For more information contact Yordis Morrison at nursesofftheclock@gmail.com.
Eighty percent of Black Women have uterine fibroids — NYC event to address the newest treatment options!
Sateria Venable (Fifth person from the left), founder of The Fibroid Foundation, with members of the CompareUF Research team at FDA headquarters in Washington, DC. NEW YORK, NY (BlackNews.com) — The Fibroid Foundation will host a reception and presentation on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Penthouse of the new Columbia University Fertility Center at 5 Columbus Circle (1790 Broadway) in New York City. The Foundation is redefining the medical talk format, with fun, community engagement, good food and great information. Following a champagne reception, the Chief and Co-Director of the Columbia Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (Dr. Arnold Advincula and Dr. Jeannie Kim) will conduct a presentation on fibroids and treatment options. The Fibroid Foundation is a global women’s health advocacy organization founded by fibroids patient, Sateria Venable in 2013. Sateria founded the organization as a frustrated fibroids patient in need of medical and holistic care to treat debilitating fibroids. What began as a blog, soon expanded to small forums, became a registered 501(c)3, and has developed a global network focused on this health concern that affects millions of women. The numbers of fibroids IT PAYS
patients is staggering - 80% of African American women have uterine fibroids, and 25% of all women in the United States will eventually be diagnosed with fibroids. Fibroids account for half of annual hysterectomies in the U.S. Only 10% of the hysterectomies performed on fibroids patients have been deemed necessary. Join The Fibroid Foundation on May 10 to help to #EraseTheStigma. The mission The Fibroid Foundation’s mission is to be the premier global community of Fibroids patients. At the heart of their mission is self-care, patient advocacy, and communicating the voice of “the patient” living with Uterine Fibroids. They create and support initiatives that provide non-invasive treatment options and ultimately, a cure for fibroids. They also advocate for ongoing funding of patient sensitive fibroids research. Their inter-national platform focuses on erasing the ‘Stigma of Silence’ around women’s menstrual issues, and minimizing treatment disparities with layered patient support. For more details about the Fibroid Foundation, visit www.fibroidfoundation.org
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The PEARLS Foundation Inc., the charitable arm of Upsilon XI Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. announceS its presentation of Derby Days South Florida Style: Honoring Trailblazers n the community and celebrating the Kentucky Derby, Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 at Gulfstream Racing and Casino Park, 901 S. Fed. Hwy., Hallandale Beach, Fla. You can purchase ticket from a member or on Eventbrite at https:/ derbydayshonoringtrailblazers.eventbrite.com. For additional information e m a i l UXOPearlsFoundation@gmail.com. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Two Sister Connection, Inc., invite you to our Seventh Annual Mother’s Day Brunch celebration on Saturday, May 12, from at 11 a.m., at Mount Hermon Family Life Center, 401 N.W. Seventh Terr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. There is a $25 donation. For more details call (954) 260-7757.
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· After-School & Summer Providers Training on CATCH - On day instructor training for instructors to use CATCH on Thursday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. · After School & Summer Providers Training on CATCH Two day workshop to be certified as a CATCH trainer to train your instructors on Thursday, May 10 & Friday, May 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Children's Services Council, 6600 W. Comm. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Participants may bring snacks and water and are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes. space limited register www.BRHPC.org/CATCHTraining. For additional info contact Alena Alberani at (954) 5611261. · Lauderdale Lakes Farmers Market on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Vincent Torres Memorial Park, 4331 N.W. 36 St., Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Interested in becoming a vendor or for more info contact Justin Bowens at (954) 5352785 or email Justinb@lauderdalelakes.org ·10th Annual Shower2Empower on Friday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Urban League of Broward County, 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This Free community event is for pregnant and parenting women, fathers, and support caregivers. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Experience Camps holds Fifth annual “A Night at the Races” Derby-Themed Fundraiser in Miami to support Grieving Children on Saturday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m., at EAST Hotel Miami, 788 Brickell Plaza.
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Kakou LaKay: In my own Backyard - celebrating Haitian Heritage Month on free on Sunday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Bayside, Miami, Fla. This event is free to attend. RSVP to receive a free gift for mom (first 100 registered guest). For more details contact Ashlee Thomas or Natasha Wright at info@muce305.org ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Dania Beach CRA announces the Sixth Annual Arts and Seafood Celebration on Saturday, May 19 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Frost Park, 300 N.E. Second St., Dania, Fla. For additional info call (954) 924-6801. The Sixth Annual Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration is seeking volunteers on Saturday, May 19 and 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Frost Park, 300 N.E. Second St., Dania, Fla. For additional info call (954) 924-6801. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Listening Tour: Your Business Matters dates: - Business: Socially Buzz on Monday, May 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., at 1730 Main St., Suite 200, Second Floor, Weston, Fla., Business: Alpha1 Staffing & Search Firm, LLC on Monday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m., at 3350 S.W. 148 Ave., Suite 110, Miramar, Fla. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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J.A.B.O. Inc. & BMG presents BMG Dance Off on Saturday, May 12 at 5 p.m., at Joseph C. Carter Park GYM, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. To get sign up & purchase tickets on DM@Fatmagicmike on instragram or call (754) 5516839.
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Miramar Today events ·Division of Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness Workshop on Thursday, May 10 at 8 p.m., at MultiService Complex, 6700 Miramar Pkwy and on Thursday, May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Sunset Lakes, 2801 S.W. 186 Ave. For more info contact (954) 602-4873. ·The City of Miramar Celebrates a special day with Mom on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, at the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtPark Botanical Gardens, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Fla. There is a cost. ·The Community Health and Empowerment Network and Miramar Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers invites you to an Enchanting Afternoon The Second Annual PINK Pumps And Pearls Mother's Day Brunch, Saturday, 12 from 12 noon to 5 p.m., at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Fla. For cost and additional info call (954) 602-3157. . · Mayor Wayne Messam invites you! to join My Brother's Keeper- Young Men in High School. For additional info call (954) 602-3198. · I AM King the Michael Jackson Experience on Thursday, May 10 at 8 p.m., at Miramar Cultural Center Theater, 2400 Civic Center Plaza Miramar, Fla. For more info call (954) 602-4357. · How To Do Business With Miramar on Thursday, May 10 from 12 noon to 2 p.m., at Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Plaza, free and open to business community, lunch provided. For additional info call (954) 602-3145. · Free Health Fair for all ages on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chamberlain University, 2300 S.W. 145 Ave., Miramar. Fla. · Miramar Park Homeowners Group on Tueday, May 15 at 7 p.m., at Fairway Elementary School, 7875 Fiarway Blvd. · · United Neighbors Of East Miramar on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m., at Multi-Services Complex, 6700 Miramar Pkway. ·Mayor Mayne Messam, Commissioner Darline B. Riggs and Consul General Stepahne Gilles cordially invite you to celebrate Haitian Flag Day on Thursday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m., at Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Fla. This event is free. ·The City of Miramar Celebrates a special day with Mom on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, at the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtPark Botanical Gardens, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Fla. There is a cost. · Same Day Permitting Available Community and Economic Development Department; all applications must be completed. Applications are available on the city's website under the Building Section of the Community and Economic Development Department Every Tuesday, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Cut-off time for the Quick Service list will be at 9:50 a.m., at 2200 Civic Center Plaza, Miramar, Fla. · Beyond Boundaries with Dr. Fleming Tuesday & Thursday at 10 a.m., at Miramar Multi-Service Complex & S. Central/SE Focai Point Adult Day Care. ·Come out & Conquer teh World! Miramar Day on Saturday, May 19 from 5 to10 p.m., at The Miramar AMP at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Pkway. Free event.
Trip Travelier Cruising to Alaska, Sunday July 8 thru Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Contact Bessie Postell at (954) 322-6058 or (954) 261-3757 or Latorsha Kemp at (954) 648-7124.
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Starbuc ks: Blac k Cof e Milk arbuck Black Cofffee S Stteamed in Whit White By Tolson Banner Timeline: 4:35 p.m. - Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson arrive at a Philadelphia Starbucks. 4:37 p.m. - Both Nelson and Robinson send up prayers. Starbucks, the nationwide coffee house which touts itself as “the meeting spot” has some
serious explaining to do to protect its brand. Dubbed as the communal place, it now finds itself embroiled in a racial whirlwind where black space has been put on notice. In two minutes after arriving at Starbucks, both Nelson and Robinson were handcuffed and removed from the premises. Both men were arrested and
detained for over eight hours. No charges were brought by the cities prosecutor. The Chief of Police after staunchly supporting the actions of the police later apologized. According to news accounts, Nelson had asked to use the restroom. The Starbucks’ manager reminded Nelson the restroom was only for customers
who make a purchase. With that in mind, Nelson returned to his seat. It took only 120 seconds for the Starbucks’ manager to call 911. With the speed of a rapid response team, police arrive with one thing in mind: lock up the malcontents, eventhough neither Nelson nor Robinson exhibited rambunctious behavior. Both men plead their
Black Immigrants and HIV: Prevention and Treatment strategies that work
Tsion Fekadu Gurmu, Equal Justice Works Fellow, African Services Committee. By Tamara E. Holmes Black immigrants to the United States face unique challenges. Those challenges can make life even more difficult for people living with HIV. A Brown Bag Lunch Webinar
held on March 13, 2018, by the Black AIDS Institute sought to highlight those problems and provide solutions. The webinar was hosted by Tsion Gurmu, an Equal Justice Works Fellow for the African Services Committee(ASC), an organization that assists immigrants from the African diaspora, and Zack Mohamed, Los Angeles organizer for the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, an organization that advocates for Black immigrant communities. Challenges Black Immigrants Face · Jamaica, Haiti and Nigeria top the list of birthplaces for Black immigrants to the United States. The webinar described some of the troubling situations that immigrants from those countries and other regions face. Among them: · African and Caribbean immigrants are disproportionately affected by HIV in the United States. For many, this reality is compounded by other factors,
GAO Report on Federal Ad Spending (Cont'd from FP) “We now have July as the projected completion and issuance time frame for the report,” said Charles Young, the managing director of public affairs for the GAO, which acts as the authoritative audit unit for the federal government. Democratic D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has been at the forefront of a multiyear effort pushing for a new report. CBC members and others have since joined her call. “The Black Press allow us to reach people who need to hear the real story and the power of the African American print press is validation and people appreciate the real story,” said CBC Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.). “When you advertise in the Black Press, you get a sense of credibility.” The federal government serves as the largest advertiser in the country and a 2007 GAO report on advertising spending revealed that just five percent of the $4.3 billion available for advertising campaigns went to minority-owned businesses. Five agencies—the Department of Defense, Department of the Treasury, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of the Interior, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration —were singled out in the 2007 report, the most recent audit available. “It’s important that news outlets and media companies owned or published by individuals of color, with a primary mission to serve communities of color, have the same opportunities as other media outlets— especially as African Americans and Hispanic Americans continue to grow in number in the United States,” Norton said. “We believe that this request for a new report is particularly timely, because GAO will be conducting an audit of spending by federal agencies on public relations and advertising.” In a historic announcement during NNPA’s Black Press Week in Washington, D.C., NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., said the organization and several others, including Rainbow Push, National Action Network, the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, the NAACP, the National Urban League, CBC, and the AME Church had partnered for an unprecedented voter registration drive. Chavis called the drive a coordinated effort to combat hate and dissention and to spread love and unity.
“Come November, we’re going to have the largest Black voter turnout in American history. This is a payback year,” Chavis said. “The most important election of our lifetime will be the 2018 midterm elections.” It’s become apparent for those who tabulate votes and for those who analyze elections, that the Black vote can be the defining factor, said NNPA Chair Dorothy R. Leavell. “The Black vote can determine who wins and who loses and it’s important that people don’t take the Black vote for granted,” Leavell said. She said it was crucial that the GAO issue a new report so that it’s apparent which agencies are giving Black-owned newspapers a fair share in advertising spending. Young acknowledged that the report has taken quite some time—Norton and a host of U.S. Congress and Senate members formally called for the audit in March 2016. “Things can sometimes take longer than planned,” Young said. “But [July] is the expectation.” This article was originally published at BlackPressUSA.com.
such as a lack of health insurance, low socioeconomic status and cultural belief systems that sometimes keep people from seeking health care. · African immigrants are more likely than people born in the United States to be diagnosed with AIDS within a year of HIV diagnosis. Not only does a late diagnosis lead to a higher mortality rate, but it also leads to an increased risk of HIV transmission. That, in turn, has an impact on the community as a whole. · Many immigrants receive their health care through Medicaid. Unfortunately, there is a five-year waiting period for some immigrants to receive coverage. For someone living with HIV, those five years can be devastating to his or her health. Making matters worse, the current administration continues to slash social services. · HIV criminalization laws either criminalize otherwise legal behavior or increase penalties for illegal conduct based on
a person’s HIV status. For immigrants, HIV criminalization laws can be even more detrimental because being convicted of a crime can be grounds for deportation. Moving Toward Solutions Bringing an end to the HIV/ AIDS epidemic requires that all people's needs be accounted for. This means that advocates must look for ways to better prevent and treat HIV among Black immigrants. One of the most important steps we must take is to amass more knowledge about Black immigrants. Unfortunately, statistics often categorize people by race and ethnicity, lumping together American and foreignborn Blacks in one category. Without accurate information about the scope of the problems that immigrants face, it is difficult to work toward effective solutions. (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame (Cont'd from FP) second in his class. During his time at Florida A&M, he joined civil rights leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and participated in protests in Tallahassee, St. Augustine, and Montgomery, Alabama. Davies also worked as a coordinator of vocational counseling and job development and placement in a training program sponsored by the United States Department of Labor. In 1966, Davis was named field secretary and then executive director of the Florida State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He also served as a special assistant to Governor Bob Graham and was state coordinator of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Foundation. Dr. Reverend Willie Oliver Wells, Sr., was born in Miami in 1931 and died on November 4, 2015. After serving the United States Army, Wells received his bachelor’s degree from Fisk University and a Bachelor of Theology degree from the American Baptist Theological Seminary in 1955. In 1959 Wells was selected to
Message From Our Publisher (Cont'd from FP) The laws for speeding fines are the same as well as parking fines in a no parking zone. Yet, when it comes to doing business within the media arena, there seems to be a clear cut selective process that has been designed to eliminate the “small businesses.” In that field Black owned media businesses in particular suffer consciously more when authority “wants” to be selective. This selective amnesia induced coma-matic syndrome is more often used when advertising dollars are requested. Black owned media seems to be the preferred vehicle to use for placing FREE PRESS RELEASE SERVICES, “THAT YOUR PEOPLE NEED BECAUSE THEY ARE THE MOST AFFECTED.” “According to Public Law we don’t have to advertise in your publications.” How many times has this regurgitated response been used to not pay for advertising with Black owned media? One would think that the same law should be applied equally when it comes to doing business with media, just like sporting activities when you play in the same game. This scenario is applied no matter the severity of the effect on the audiences of the Black media. This point of contention is a constant distraction. Sometime ago a caller brought to my attention an ad for a constructive notice that would be affecting a prominent Black community, a community that has been labeled as a brownfield area, by Florida Statues. She asked me why wasn’t the notice placed in Black newspapers? So I called the number listed and the contact person to whom he said he was, a Mr. Michael R. Goldstein, told me when I presented the question to him, “The law says that I don’t have to advertise in your paper.” How convenient, the law labels this place as a brownfield which is hazardous to our health but some choose to use the law to not alert through our own media about something that might be killing us. I have to admit he and others will stick by their laws not to do business with Black owned media so perhaps we should hold firm to the laws of reciprocity and good cooperative citizenship: We support those who support us and if you do business off the backs of our communities, we expect you to reinvest in the up keep of our communities. THE LAWS THAT GOVERN THE BEST ARE GOD’S LAWS
be a pastor at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Cocoa. He also served as president of NAACP Brevard County chapter spearheading the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement in Brevard County. Wells also served as chairman of the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Cocoa. Among his many accomplishments, Wells established the Community Action Agency of Brevard, providing low-income day care centers, and constructed low-rent apartment complexes in Merritt Island and Melbourne. He also led the St. Paul Baptist Church in building a new $1.2 million church complex. Wells was also a Freedom Rider who led nonviolent civil protests and an original member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. John Dorsey Due Jr., was born in Indiana in 1934 and moved to Florida to attend Florida A&M University Law School in 1960. Upon graduation, Due worked as an attorney in Mississippi on behalf of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, monitoring civil rights activities and violence against civil rights activists to report to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Due worked as an attorney for the Congress of Racial Equality in partnership with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and helped to pioneer the tactic of moving civil rights cases to federal court so that clients would not be subject to Southern state courts. Due later moved to Miami and worked with Legal Services, the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board and Community Action Agency. He was also the head of the county’s Office of Black Affairs. Due received the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and Dade County Bar Pro Bono Award, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award, “Distinguished Barrister Award” from the Annual Convention of Southern Leadership Conference, and the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP Adams-Powell Civil Rights Award for outstanding community involvement.
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BANNER case explaining they were there to meet a real estate agent about a business deal. To no avail, even after the gentleman they were scheduled to meet arrives and corroborates their story, police stayed on point for the lock down. There are those who say if only Nelson and Robinson were dressed appropriately the barista manager would have viewed them differently. Need I remind those naysayers, both men were dressed appropriately - dressed down in their urban gear: (Black men sitting). And of course, there are those who say we cannot condemn all white people. After all, it was a white woman who shot the video that went viral ultimately viewed by 11 million and counting. However, this does not negate the fact Black people are caught between benign neglect and recalcitrance of white America. Police brutality is underwritten by tax dollars and underscored by politicians, sanctioned by the President, as well as, influenced by over-the-top corporate branding protection. Where are the white people who demand cessation of their tax dollars used in the exercise of police brutality and killings of Black people? Instead of coopting Black Lives Matter, how about a sign which reads No Police Killings With My Tax Dollars signed by white people, with a march on the city, county, state, and the nation’s capital.
Obtusely, the President reminds us of genetic white fear with legislation to build the wall between the US and Mexico; discounts Africa as a fecal crater - a defecation canyon; and import more white people to America from Norway. Fear which perpetuates the dehumanization of melanin people. Now Starbucks CEO, Kevin Johnson has gone into crisismode management. Johnson has personally apologized to both Nelson and Robinson. Johnson announced he will shut down 8,000 Starbuck stores nationwide for a day to remedy implicit bias and unconscious discrimination. How can you find a panacea for something you won’t admit? Not acknowledging racist intent for these actions will only raise more questions than answers about the efficacy of the Starbucks’ employee training. And of course, At All Cost Save The Brand! So, Starbucks hires former Attorney General Eric Holder to teach racial sensitivity training. As a former federal prosecutor with the US Justice Department, Holder was stopped by police in Washington, DC, Georgetown running to catch a movie (Black man running). Holder was also stopped on the New Jersey turnpike (Black man driving). He later said America was a coward when it came to discussing race relations. Starbucks could have saved some money on this one. They could have hired any Black person in America to teach that class. But closing the stores for an afternoon will not alter the course of the American racial divide. America suffers from selective amnesia when it comes to connecting the dots to the historical enslavement horror. That will take more than a day to address. All of this could have been avoided if only the Starbucks’ manager just let the brother pee.
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Donald ‘Junk’ Trump
Don’t Fall For It
The man is very dumb about being a president. That is why former First Lady Barbara Bush’s funeral was not on his mind. As I said before he is not a president, but an accident. Everyone there was supposed to be there because they knew the lady, but he didn’t. He didn’t want to mix with the Republicans
A big kerfuffle for MSNBC host Joy Reid, involving allegations that she made unfortunate remarks about the LGBT community a decade ago in her blog. Uhhh, where is this coming from all of a sudden?? Reid herself admits her attitudes have become more enlightened over the years, and apologizes for any pain she may have caused. I’m trying to imagine our president apologizing for anything he’s ever said...nope, just can’t picture it. Are we going to vilify one of our staunchest voices because she didn’t spring from the womb with fully-formed Progressive political views? Not everyone was fortunate enough to be born into a liberal family with room in their hearts for all marginalized groups. Many people are hamstrung by the religious tenets they grew up with. Whatever you think about Darwin and evolution, in truth we are all evolving minute by minute as a result of our life experiences. Anyone who has never said something they later regretted, please raise your hand... Bigger picture now, who is trying to sow this discord in our community? Malcolm Nance, former Intelligence Officer, is seeing the influence of Russian trolls and bots. That shouldn’t surprise us at this point, since our treasonous administration is doing
nor Democrats, because he does not know which one he is. He would say, “I’m not going to my funeral, but I’ll be there.” If he had a funeral there will be some more junk there. How you like him now? Gus L. Holloway Jr.
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You can turn on your television set any day of the week and see pale skinned people arguing with policemen, threatening law enforcers, talking back to cops, disrespecting officers, throwing punches at policemen and resisting arrest but seldom, if ever, are certain citizens shot down in cold blood! Don’t act like you’ve never seen “Cops”, “Cheaters” or other reality shows. People are afraid of terrorists but they don’t pull out guns and shoot everyone with a long beard and a head wrap. Some people are scared of gang bangers but don’t seek to beat down everyone that has gold teeth, a doo rag and a blood red or crip blue outfit. No one wants to face serial killers or rapists but looking like Charles Manson or Ted Bundy is no good reason to get tazed, maced, or pepper sprayed! I believe poor, exploited, oppressed, neglected, denied, abused, and victimized residents of disadvantaged urban and rural neighborhoods and communities should be more afraid than anybody in America! Poor people should be afraid of trying to live on fixed incomes when costs of basic necessities are going through the roof. People with no real access to capital should be afraid of being turned down for a mortgage loan, a business loan, or a car loan by a bank or financial institution that will redline an impoverished neighborhood and green light million dollar signature loans requested by pale customers who recently filed and declared bankruptcies. Poor people of all races, creeds, religious, beliefs, and national origins should be afraid to face false criminal charges, legal allegations and exaggerated sentences just because they can’t afford to retain and hire a high priced lawyer or law firm. You’ve heard the phrase “innocent until proven broke”! If taxes paid by poor people go towards paying the salaries of the people that have a badge and a license to shoot anybody that looks and acts different from they do, that is a problem. If every unarmed man or woman on a highway, a roadway, a dirt road or a city street should be looked at as “scary” to a person with a night stick, an automatic handgun, a shotgun and a lot of backup, that’s a problem too. If everybody that lives in a barrio, a ghetto, a housing project, a trap house, a whore house or a gambling house causes law enforcers that live in gated communities in the suburbs to fear for their lives, Black people should be more afraid than anybody in America because, in the words of the late Tupac Shakur, “We not only fear the same kinds of people you fear, we live right next door to them.” If you are poor, Black, Hispanic, Muslim or immigrant, the sandman, the candy man and the boogie man may have a badge! Law enforcers are equally scary. They can say “boo” too!
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Tip was right By Tom H. Hastings “All politics is local.” Did former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Tip O’Neill say it first? We don’t know, but he certainly said it most famously. I’m thinking today about the Trump Effect that is precipitating such a landslide of Republican evacuees from the political arena, and the Republican congressional members who have announced they will not seek reelection. Even more specifically, I’m contemplating the 49th congressional district in California, from which Darrell Issa sprang, a scourge of American and human values from the start. Issa—car thief, gun law violator, insurance fraud perp—was a natural for the Republican candidacy. From 2000 on, he won, but his margin of victory decreased steadily and on 10 January Issa announced he would not seek reelection. Where will California’s 49th go in the mid-terms? Where will those close districts go? CNN’s Ronald Brownstein suggests that the districts he calls “Romneyland” will decide the fate of the 2019-2021 Congress, that is, districts where Romney in 2012 outperformed Donald Trump in 2016. These districts, added to the vaunted suburbs that are GOP but associated with heavily Demo-
nothing to stop foreign interference in our politics. Why bother, since they benefited from it. Even BIGGER picture this time, is it a coincidence that a woman was the target? Why not dig up ancient dirt on Lawrence O’Donnell, or some other male “talking head”? The reason is simple—the patriarchy is under attack, male privilege being challenged. Hilary Clinton dared to compete with men on their level and opened the floodgates. Remember this quote: “To the privileged, equality feels like oppression.” Now that women across the country are starting to hold men accountable in a variety of ways, we can expect all kinds of defensive maneuvers in response. Sure, Joy Reid is guilty—guilty of being human, female, and intelligent. Being Black makes her an even more appealing target for this manufactured smear campaign. Consider the source. Don’t fall for it. cratic towns, might add up to a Democratic majority in Congress and a sea change in the power in DC. Like Issa’s Orange County district, Brownstein points to the greater areas in and around Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, Chicago, New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York City. It is scarcely believable by any standards of common decency that Republicans will maintain their majority following the upcoming midterms and in (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
By Robert C. Koehler Around 9 a.m., a helicopter began circling overhead. Moments later, as Jonathan Blitzer wrote recently in the New Yorker, a fleet of cars pulled up outside the meat-processing plant in Bean Station, Tenn. . . . And the SS guys stepped out. Oh wait, I mean the ICE agents, who swarmed through the plant and wound up arresting 97 “illegals.” In Morristown, a nearby town where most of the arrestees lived, “the raid was catastrophic news. Families’ worst fear had come true: husbands, fathers, wives, mothers — gone. The following day, more than five hundred students were reported absent from area schools, kept home out of a combination of fear, anxiety, and confusion.” Before I go any further, I feel compelled to summon the last six lines of Emma Lazarus’ hallowed sonnet,” The New Colossus,” written in 1883, which
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of course honored Lady Liberty, a statue then two decades away from being created and installed: “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
The second column was written six years later, in 2011, and titled, “The State of the Dream.” In this piece, I was very critical of how Blacks awarded the contracts to design and construct King’s statue on The Mall in Washington, D.C., to a Chinese sculptor and not an American; this is why I will never visit it—ever. They even imported the granite from China, even though they could have gotten the same quality of materials in the U.S. One of the most prominent sculptors in the U.S. is Ed Dwight, Jr. who just happens to also be a former Air Force test pilot and the first Black to be trained as an astronaut. Why was he not commissioned to do King’s sculpture? With this as a backdrop, I think if King was living today, he would be totally embarrassed and ashamed of the Black community; and he would be totally disappointed in the White community, as well. When people called King the “nword,” it was not a term of endearment; it was a term of death, as in,
With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempesttost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Now, back to the ICE raids, which are keeping us safe from sea to shining sea. “ICE busts 225 people during sweeping six-day raid in New York,” reads the headline from several days ago in the New York Daily News. The raid, which seemed to grasp only the “wretched refuse” part of the Lazarus poem, was called Operation Keep Safe. Then there was the raid of a dairy farm in Rome, N.Y., and the arrest of a worker in front of his children, who were waiting for the school bus. The owner of the farm, shocked by what was happening, asked the ICE guys to see their warrant. They had no warrant. The owner, according to syracuse.com, “followed them across the road, attempting to video what they were doing. At that point, he said, an officer took the farmer’s phone and threw it across the road. Then... they put him in handcuffs.” And across the continent: “A Napa (California) family has been torn apart after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents swarmed their property and arrested the father,” according to an ABC News report. He was doing yard work, his wife said. “‘Probably like five-six cars just stopped and suddenly, they just got out, armed and with their bullet proof vests.” He was 39 years old. He had been living in this country since he was 4. And on and on: Families and communities are being shredded and terrorized in the name of what Todd Miller, writing at TomDispatch, has described with disconcerting accuracy as a “border fetish.” This fetish has been intensifying politically and militarily for the last two decades: this manufactured fear of life beyond the sacred perimeters of America, this fear
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MLK50: Martin Luther King Jr.Wanted Equal Treatment for Blacks, not Special Treatment
As the world commemorated the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I reflected upon the legacy of the iconic civil rights leader, I was reminded of two columns I wrote years ago in the form of poems. Yes, I do have a poetic side that most of the public has not seen unless they have read my book, “Writing Wrongs: My Political Journey in Black and Write.” The first column was written in January of 2005 titled, “Letter to Dr. King.” Please remember the context in which this piece was written. George W. Bush had just won a second term as president; Barak Obama was just sworn in as the new senator from Illinois; Bill Cosby was being vilified for his now infamous “Pound Cake” speech before a NAACP awards program in Washington, D.C.; the speech was about Blacks being more responsible for what happens in their lives. Even though Bush named Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice the first Black Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, respectively in the history of the United States, liberal Blacks still called Bush a racist; Former President George W. Bush also had a more diverse cabinet than former President Bill Clinton.
Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” I’ve been thinking about that quote a lot lately, and about the importance of holding positions that are particularly difficult. I live not 30 minutes from Parkland, Florida, where Nikolas Cruz murdered 17 people at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day. Cruz left 17 others wounded and devastated not just the school but the entire community. Despite the horrors that Cruz levied, I still do not want to see him executed. I universally oppose the death penalty. That is not a particularly easy position to hold right now, in this case, but I believe it is the right one. It is for me, at least. I oppose the death penalty for many reasons, but will highlight just a few here, briefly. First, as much as people want to believe, no credible studies show it to be a deterrent. Second, it costs far more than does incarcerating someone for life without parole, money that could be better used to help victims and to support violence prevention programs. Third, it is rife with racial bias. The Death Penalty Information Center reports that 297 Black defendants have been executed for killing a white victim while only 31 white murderers have been executed for killing Black individuals (and Black defendants are wrongfully convicted at a rate seven times that of white defendants). Fourth, it is arbitrary, with death sentences varying wildly from county to county. Fifth, we get it wrong way too often and no one can fix a wrongful execution. One hundred sixty-two people have been exonerated from death row since 1973. Florida has exonerated 27 individuals.
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“I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.” (Psalm 96:4) America is now a place where this country is actually two territories composed of what is called red states and blue states. And we find that among both groups are Democrats and Republicans, Independents and others. These designations are as much about politics, race, gender and social status as they are about geography although the Southern states are usually thought to be red states and the states of the North are blue states. The supporters of President Trump and his polices are red state people, those who oppose him are considered blue state folk. The disdain and loathing each group has for the other is so deep that rules of civility along with common sense are no longer in play. It is so deep that certain ethnicities believe that for one of their own to support one stance or the other is a betrayal of the worst nature. Particularly in our community. As a result of that thinking, when Kanye West announced he not only supported President Trump but that he “loved” President Trump, condemnations were quick and unrelenting. Like many of us I was appalled at what Kanye said. I thought the statement was uninformed, intellectually lacking and spoke to how confused Kanye is. How can you support anyone who holds your people in such low regard, who believes Nazis are “good people” or has said your homeland is full of “—hole countries?” Yet here is the thing: no matter how much so many of us are unhappy about what Kanye said, it is his right to say it. For us to attempt to limit his speech because we disagree with it is tantamount to what the slave master did to us. They did not want us to think or speak about anything but the status they forced us into. For us to do the same is apartheid era behavior. In addition, Kanye said that he saw no change in the violence in Chicago when President Obama was in office. While any negative statement about President Obama is considered blasphemy in the black community, I have to agree with Kanye West. Here is what so many of us forget: that before Parkland and since Parkland our children suffered gun violence. In the cities of LA, New York City, Miami and Chicago just to name a few, children of color have been dying by gun violence in epidemic numbers. A lot of officials who could have brought more focus to this epidemic and to those victims, including President Obama, did not. I don’t know if it was because Raul Emmanuel, the Mayor of Chicago, had been his former Chief of Staff and he did not want to threaten their relationship or what. But the fact is he didn’t do all he could have to impact that horror. We may not want to accept that truth but it does not change the fact of it. Finally there’s this. When Chance said that not all Black people have to be Democrats, he is correct. Some of us need to be everywhere and that includes in the Republican Party, the Independents, the Democrats and among the Progressives. It is without question we certainly have not gotten all we should have from our loyalty to the Democratic Party, but we have gotten a whole lot less from the Republicans. I believe profoundly that Kanye West is wrong in his support of a racist like President Trump, but I believe it is even more wrong to tell Kanye he cannot voice that support. Think about it.
By Don Saint James Kenneth R. Reynolds was one of Hollywood’s best and most trusted and loved entertainment publicists. Since 1993, when he opened his Los Angeles-based Public Relations +, Reynolds was steadfast in representing a multiplicity of projects, events and career moves involving Black Hollywood’s most famous entertainers, movers and shakers, as well as up-and-coming talent. With his patented big smile, Reynolds was a maestro at organizing and facilitating epic parties and other festive events attended by the “Who’s Who of Black Hollywood.” On Wednesday, April 18, in Los Angeles, Reynolds passed from complications attributed to a chronic kidney ailment. Yet, he leaves a legacy that will live on forever in Hollywood and beyond. A small sampling of the entertainers who trusted Reynolds with their projects and career moves includes Gladys Knight, Anna Maria Horsford, Jackee Harry, LaBelle, Whitney Houston, Stephanie Mills, Roy Ayers, Cheryl Lynn, “Kool and The Gang,” Herbie Hancock, “The Jacksons,” Taj Mahal, “Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band,” E’lam Jay and more. There were other entertainers who looked forward to working with Reynolds.
“The success of my whole professional and entertainment life as a Hollywood socialite is because of Ken Reynolds,” said Norwood Young, singer, recording artist, author, and who was once crowned “The King of Hancock Park.” “He was a gracious host. He was an amazing event producer. He had the ability to bring together amazing people from amazing walks of life to have a good time.” Young continued. “For me, it’s an end of an era and chapter; it’s hurtful” said Young of Reynolds’ passing. ”From Merv Griffin to Whitney Houston, and so many others in between, Ken touched the lives of so many people. I would venture to say that 98% of Black Hollywood would have the same thing to say about this man. His level of authenticity never changed regardless of where he was. We were like brothers. Ken was not about drama; he was about life and love.” “Ken was a guy who wanted people to have a good time,” added Sean Reynolds. “He could work a party. I’m going to miss talking with Ken three or four times a week. I’ll miss Ken calling me on Sundays, asking me how to cook something that I told him how to cook hundreds of times. I will miss everything about him.” (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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By Damian Alexander For only the third time in school history, the Florida Memorial University baseball team has made The Sun Conference tournament. The Lions finished with a school best, 24-19 record and a 13-11 record in conference play. This was good enough for the Lions to seed third in the conference tournament behind Southeastern University and St. Thomas University. Finishing third in the conference standings is the highest FMU has ever placed in school history. The team has strived on dominating pitching performances and timely hitting all year long. On the offensive side, Sergio Chil propelled his team into the spot they are in now. Chil put together one of the best offensive performances in all of the conference. The junior finished with a career high .424 batting average with 37 RBIs and 14 doubles on the season. Chil’s batting average ranks number twenty among all of the NAIA. On the mound for the Lions, Christian Rivera
has dealt all season long. Rivera is 7-3 on the season with a 3.33 ERA while striking out 75 in 67 2/3 innings pitched. To start the season, Rivera threw 26 1/ 3 scoreless innings while earning three straight wins. Rivera also ranks 47 in wins in all of the NAIA. Another pitcher that has been productive for FMU all season long is Edgard Aparacio. Aparacio is nationally ranked in the top 15 in three pitching categories. He ranks third in hits allowed per nine, fifth in opponent batting average, and thirteenth in total hits allowed. The Sun Conference tournament begins May 4 and runs through May 7. The six team tournament will be held in Palm Beach County at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. The 7,700 seat stadium is the Spring Training home to reigning World Series Champions, the Houston Astros. The Lions will take on the Keiser University in their first game of the tournament at 6 p.m., on May 4, 2018.
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'Black Panther' to deliver keynote speech at Howar d University’s Graduation Howard Howard University Graduate Chadwick Boseman to speak at the school’s 150th Commencement seremony on May 12 By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Howard University alumnus Chadwick Boseman, 40, will give the keynote address at the school’s 150th commencement ceremony on May 12. The star of the movie “Black Panther” will also be presented with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. “I’m excited to return to the
Mecca in celebration of the achievements of our illustrious students,” Boseman said in a statement announcing the keynote address. “Let’s listen, learn and build with one another.” The movie “Black Panther” has become a worldwide phenomenon. It has now grossed more money than the hit movie “Titanic.” “Black Panther” has now grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and is the highest-
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman will deliver the keynote address during Howard University’s 150th commencement cere-mony. In this photo, Bose-man speaks during the 2016 San Diego Comic Con Inter-national at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons) grossing film of 2018. The movie is also now the third-highestgrossing film ever in the United States and the10th-highestgrossing film of all time. Boseman graduated from Howard University and attended the British American Dramatic Academy at Oxford. Boseman can currently be seen
starring as T’Challa/Black Panther in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Infinity War.” He made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the African superhero in Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: Civil War,” in May 2016. Boseman’s breakout performance came in 2013 when he received rave reviews for his portrayal of the legendary Jackie Robinson in Warner Bros’ “42” opposite Harrison Ford. He also portrayed James Brown in Universal Pictures’ “Get on Up.” “We are extremely pleased that Chadwick Boseman has accepted our invitation to address the class of 2018,” said Howard University Board of Trustees Chair Stacey Mobley. “His words as one who has walked the same halls as our graduates will truly resonate and inspire them to reach for the stars.” Mobley continued: “It is an incredible honor and privilege for the Howard University community to welcome back home one of its native sons, Chadwick Boseman, to deliver the 2018 commencement address. He has played some of the most iconic African Americans that have transformed history, including Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Howard’s own Thurgood Marshall.”
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Specializing In Success By Don Valentine
By Sheriff Scott Israel By air or by sea, and on the ground, the Broward Sheriff’s Office’s specialized units are devoted to keeping all the county’s 1.9 million residents and millions of annual visitors safer. In fact, these countywide units, when working in tandem with our dedicated men and women on the streets, provide ex-ceptional service to all the cities in Broward County – not just those policed by BSO. I’d like to tell you about a few of these units and how they serve our communities. We’ve all seen police forensics shows like “C.S.I.” and how they amazingly use DNA and other forensic evidence to catch a criminal within an hour-long episode. But, in real life, this sort of work takes weeks or even months. This meticulous work requires patience and precision, qualities the roughly 50 dedicated professionals in BSO’s Crime Laboratory display every day. In fact, our crime lab is a nationally-recognized leader in the forensic science community as the first sheriff’s office crime laboratory to become internationally accredited by the prestigious American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board. BSO’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team has been bravely serving Broward for more than four decades. During that time, SWAT has responded to some of the county’s most dangerous law enforcement situations, including barricaded subjects and hostage-taking situations, violent felon search/arrest warrant operations and other tactical operations. Today, nearly 40 deputies, nine county firefighter/paramedics and 12 negotiators staff this team. It also takes a special type of person to run toward a pot-ential explosive and attempt to defuse it. But that’s exactly what our BSO Bomb Squad technicians do. This unit co-ordinates the investigations of situations involving the use of bombs, explosives and mass-destruction weapons and at post-blast explosion scenes. The unit’s highly-trained and skilled members are equipped with state-of-the-art tools including two custom-de-signed bomb disposal response vehicles, a full-containment explosive vessel with transport, the newest remote bomb disposal ro-bot and two additional re-mote-control robots. BSO must also give thanks to the furry friends in our K-9 unit who help sniff out crime. These loyal canine deputies of various breeds are specially bred and trained for a variety of tasks. Some canines track and apprehend criminals, while others search for and find missing persons. Other BSO dogs sniff out narcotics and bombs and even find contraband smuggled into our jails. Today, we have 55 dogs assigned throughout the agency available around the clock for immediate response. Our countywide units are not limited to the land. The BSO Marine Unit provides critical help in our wate-rways, and our Aviation Unit helicopters are our eyes in the sky, helping to locate and apprehend violent criminals. They also routinely perform emergency medical transports and assist with rescue missions in the Florida Everglades. And all these services – which are called “regional services” – are made available upon request to help assist law enforcement departments in every corner of Broward. At BSO, our tasks may be varied, but our mission is the same: to serve and protect all of Broward.
Get your tickets this movie is already setting box office records. Deadline.com reports that this opening weekend the movie broke the all-time record by doing over $250 million in domestic sales! More than two months since “Black Panther” smashed all expectations about comic book films, Marvel unleashed this party of magnet superstars. Open with the Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), and Spider-Man (Tom Holland). Now that is how you throw a party! (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Bill Cosby to remain on House Arrest (Cont'd from FP) him. “This was a man who had evaded this moment for far too long,” Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said after the verdict. Steele said that Cosby had “shown his true colors,” when the legendary actor called the prosecutor an “a—hole” after Steele argued that he should immediately be locked up following the verdict. O’Neill ruled that Cosby could remain free on the same $1 million bail he posted when he was arraigned in December of 2015. “We still believe that Mr. Cosby is innocent of these charges,” lead defense attorney Tom Mesereau said. “The fight isn’t over.” About an hour after the verdict and before Cosby left the courthouse, several of his defense team members huddled, including attorneys Jaya Gupta and Rachael Robinson, both sobbing. An emotional Andrew Wyatt, Cosby’s chief spokesman, said the trial was reminiscent of Emmett Till, the 14year-old Mississippi African American whose lynching after he was accused of whistling at a White woman, ignited the Civil Rights Movement. “This became a public lynching,” Wyatt said. “What Gloria Allred was able to do, she took a salt and pepper shaker. She [shook] out a lot of salt and sprinkled in a little Black pepper and the South came east.”
Ebonee Benson, who joined Wyatt on morning television shows after the verdict, said the comparison to Emmett Till is real. “We can take a look at Emmett Till,” she said. “Since when are all women honest?” Several television analysts questioned the verdict. Lawyer and famed CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson, who before the verdict said the case should have been declared a mistrial, said after the decision that Cosby’s team has “many grounds for appeal.” He said he was stunned by the verdict as well as the swiftness in which the jury delivered it. “Certainly, the prosecution put up vigorous case … but I thought the defense did a significant job of discrediting Andrea Constand giving the jury an indication that there was a number of lies she told over a period of time,” Jackson said. Jackson continued: “The first trial took them 52 hours and they were hung. This time it took 15 hours and they convict, so here we go. I think the most significant grounds were the five accusers. In the first trial, there was one and when you have five, they just have such prejudicial value and I think it just overwhelmed the jury. That’s probably the biggest point in attempting to get Bill Cosby a new trial.” Jackson called the issue “significant” and one that might allow Cosby, whose facing 30 years in prison, to remain free through the appeal process. This article was originally published on BlackPressUSA.com.
In a statement about Howard University’s 150th commencement ceremony, Howard President Wayne Frederick said that Boseman’s role in the blockbuster film “Black Panther” reminds us of the excellence found in the African diaspora. “Howard continues to be a gem that produces the next generation of artist-scholars,
humanitarians, scientists, engineers and doctors,” said Frederick. “Mr. Boseman ex-emplifies the monumental heights and levels Howard graduates can achieve by using the skills and knowledge they acquired at the university.” This story was originally posted at BlackPressUSA.com.
Museum that memorializes Black lynching
The 1919 Will Brown lynching in Omaha, Nebraska, witnessed by future Academy Award winner Henry Fonda. (Cont'd from FP) to flee in terror from the South to the North. “Black people living in Oakland, California, Chicago, and New York are refugees from terror. They fled the South to escape lynching,” said Bryan Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, which had the museum constructed to pull the wraps off an untold story of America’s history. The story will make some Blacks as well as whites uncomfortable and even angry. Historically, how every, lynching entertained some whites. Some made a day of it, attending with picnic baskets. The museum, which is located in Montgomery. Alabama, the state’s capital and one-time seat of the Confederacy, was founded by The Equal Justice Initiative, a non-profit advocacy organization based in Montgomery. EJI published “Lynching in America: Confronting the Legacy of Racial Terror.” Since the report’s release, EJI has supplemented its original research by documenting racial terror lynching’s in states outside the Deep South. Lynching’s occurred in Minnesota and Indiana. On June 15, 1920, a mob dragged Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie, employees of the John Robinson Circus, from their jail cells and lynched them for allegedly raping Irene Tusken, a 19-yearold, although Dr. David Graham’s examination of Tusken found no evidence of sexual assault. That information did not prevent newspapers from publishing numerous stories about the alleged rape. The story about the lynching’s is told in the 1979 book “The Lynching’s in Duluth,” by Michael Fedo. A photo of the three men who had been lynched was made into postcards at the time and shown throughout Duluth. Bob Dylan’s song “Desolation Row” recalls the lynching. Dylan was born in Duluth but grew up in Hibbing, Minnesota. Future Academy Award winning actor Henry Fonda witnessed the 1919 lynching of Will Brown in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, when he was a boy. Fonda was born in 1905. White terrorists burned Brown, a 40-year-old meatpacking worker, at the stake for allegedly raping a white woman. “It was the most horrendous sight I’d ever seen… My hands were wet and there were tears in my eyes. All I could think of was that young Black man dangling at the end of a rope,” Fonda said. EJI also released a study about Black military veterans targeted for lynching. The re-
port’s title is “Lynching in America: Targeting Black Veterans.” It builds on EJI’s 2015 report, “Lynching in America: Confronting the Legacy of Racial Terror.” More than 90 percent of terrorist lynching victims were Black men, and some of the victims were boys as young as 12 and 13, Stevenson told NorthStar News Today.com and BlackmansStreet.Today in 2015. The study noted that at least 700 more African Americans were murdered in lynching’s than had been previously reported. The report focuses on racial terrorist lynching, which whites, including the police, elected officials, ordinary citizens and federal bureaucrats participated in the murders or condoned them to enforce Jim Crow laws and racial segregation. Terror victims were murdered without being accused of any crime; they were killed for minor social transgressions, including bumping a white person, wearing their military uniforms after World War I and not using the appropriate title to address a white person. For example, General Lee, a Black man, was lynched in 1904 by a white mob in Reevesville, Ga., for knocking on the door of a white woman’s home. In 1919, a white mob in Blakely, Ga., lynched William Little, a soldier returning from World War I, for refusing to take off his uniform. And in 1916, white men lynched Jeff Brown in Cedarbluff, Miss., for accidentally bumping into a white girl as he ran to catch a train. Thousands of volunteers for EJI have collected soil from over 300 lynching sites as part of the organization’s Community Remembrance Project. The jars of soil are exhibited at EJI. Each jar bears the name of a man, woman, or child lynched in America, as well as the date and location of the lynching. Work on the memorial began in 2010 when EJI staff began investigating thousands of racial-terror lynching’s in the South, many of which had never been documented. This research ultimately produced the first report. There is an admission fee and fees to attend other museum events. During the museum’s opening week, speakers will include Michelle Alexander, author of the “New Jim Crow,” former Vice President Al Gore, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D. NJ), and Ray Hinton, who spent nearly 30 years on Alabama’s death row for a crime he did not commit. The museum also is hosting concert featuring Common and Usher.
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The Carrie Meek Foundation hosts first Job Readiness Program Orientation tinue its efforts in job readiness Session training by provid-ing these sesAs part of its workforce development efforts in support of the Carrie Meek International Business Park (CMIBP) at the Miami-Opa-locka Airport, the Carrie Meek Foundation recently joined with the Miami Dade College North Campus to host the first job readiness training program orientation session. The Foundation’s work-force program fo-cuses on preparing individuals for work through pre-employment skills, industry specific training, and providing an op-portunity to receive training for which industry-recognized na-tional certification is available. The Foundation has contracted with Miami Dade College to pro-vide this job readiness training in an effort to empower the participants for success, promote job retention and foster
career development. “Our mission for the workforce development program is to provide residents with necessary information and assist them in becoming more marketable to employers who are creating jobs at the CMIBP and to other employers at locations throughout Miami-Dade County,” says Tony E. Crapp, Sr., Executive Director of the Carrie Meek Foundation. “Those who may be interested in attending
one of our job readiness workshops should contact the foundation to pursue the opportunity to be included in this program.” Topics covered by the training program include résumé and job application preparation, interview skills, direction in job seeking, appropriate attire and workplace behavior, among other areas related to job readiness assistance. The Carrie Meek Foundation plans to con-
Eight local charities benefit from 26th Annual African American A chie ver s A war ds Achie chiev ers Aw ards Local community and business leaders honored, Stranahan High School senior presented with scholarship to Florida State University
sions to residents of the community. For more information or if interested in attending, please contact the foundation at (786) 613-7399. The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization that sponsors and promotes programs in Education, Housing, Healthcare, and Economic Development, and is committed to improving the quality of life for residents throughout South Florida.
Johnson Brothers of Florida helps lower-income children with a $9.6 million contribution to the Step Up for Students Scholarship Program
Johnson Brothers of Florida President Frank Galante (r) presents Step Up for Students President Doug Tuthill (l) With A Contribution Of $9.6 Million During Johnson Brothers General Sales Meeting. The contribution will fund 1,468 Scholarships for lower-income Florida School children to attend the school of their choice. Joining them is St. Joseph Catholic School Principal Brenda Henson Budd, A West Tampa School participating in the Step Up Scholarship Program. By Paul Soost
L to r: Cornelia Dozier, 2018 Arts & Culture Achiever; Jacquelyn Haywood, 2018 Education Achiever; Adrian V. Francis, 2018 Jerome Edmund Gray Youth Achiever; Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D., 2018 Community Service Achiever; Traci Lynn, 2018 Business & Entrepreneurism Achiever By Lauren Fyke DEERFIELD BEACH, FL —The 26 th annual AfricanAmerican Achievers awards ceremony gifted a total of $40,000 to eight charitable organizations while honoring five remarkable individuals for their contributions to the South Florida community. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event, sponsored by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus. “When Jim Moran created this program 26 years ago,
there weren’t opportunities to show appreciation for the unsung heroes, particularly in the African-American community, who were doing incredible things and becoming role models for future generations,” said Colin Brown, chairman and CEO of JM Family. “Saying ‘thank you’ was so important to him and continues to be the driving force behind this annual event, which is one of our favorite JM Family traditions.” In recognition of this year’s honorees and their efforts to
Dade County Federal Credit Union Funds B.T.W. High School Foundation, Inc. Scholarships
Seated, l to r: Pauline Glover, member; Edith Alvin, member; Mary McCier, member; Joyce Moffett, Chaplain; (standing l to r) Delores Mathis, Asst. Treasurer; John Glover, President and CEO, B.T.W. High School Foundation; George Joseph, President and CEO, Dade County Federal Credit Union; Georgena Ford, member; Walter Perkins, Treasurer; Arthur Demeritt, member. George G. Joseph, President and CEO of the Dade County Federal Credit Union (DCFCU), on April 24, 2018, presented John Glover, Presi-dent and CEO of the B.T.W. High School Foundation, Inc. and other Foundation members with a check for $3,000. The donation will fund scholarships for B.T.W. graduates who have excelled academically
and who are well-rounded students. The DCFCU has been a consistent scholarship sponsor since the Foundation awarded its first scholarships in 2004. The DCFCU, established in 1939, is a credit union based in Miami-Dade County (MDC), Florida, services everyone who lives, works, or worships in MDC.
improve the quality of life in our community, JM Family contributed $10,000 in each Achiever’s name to the South Florida charity(ies) of their choice. This year’s contributions bring the total donation made to more than $600,000 on behalf of 156 individual African-American Achievers. The 2018 African-American Achievers are: ARTS & CULTURE: Cornelia ‘Corky‘ Dozier Supporting The Miami Foundation BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURISM: Traci Lynn - Supporting American Cancer Society COMMUNITY SERVICE Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D. - Supporting Urban League of Broward County, First Church of the Open Bible and SISTUHS EDUCATION Jacquelyn Haywood - Supporting Alzhei-mer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter, Women In Distress and the Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority “The African-American Achievers Awards is an amazing and inspiring event – to learn about the accomplishments of the honorees each year – and how they serve as role models and so enrich our communities. Women In Distress is especially proud to be among the organizations selected by Jacquelyn Haywood to receive support from JM Family Enterprises this year. It is a privilege to be part of this program that recognizes outstanding leaders and achievers,” said Mary Riedel, president and CEO, Women In Distress. In addition, Stranahan High School’s Adrian V. Francis was the recipient of the 2018 Jerome Edmund Gray Youth Achiever Award, which includes a four-year, needs-based scholarship to Florida State University. The Youth Achiever award, named in memory of 1995 African-American Achiever Jerome Edmund Gray, Esq., recognizes a South Florida high school senior who qualifies for financial aid and has applied and received admission to FSU.
TAMPA, FL — Johnson Brothers of Florida, one of the top beverage distributors in the state, announced today a contribution of $9.6 million to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program through Step Up For Students, serving lower-income children in Florida. Johnson Brothers’ donation will allow more than 1,468 K12 students to attend the school of their choice for the 2017-18
school year. “Finding the right school for your child to attend is important to every family, regardless of their income and the neighborhood they live in. Johnson Brothers is thrilled to support a program that so positively affects the lives of Florida children,” said Frank Galante, president of Johnson Brothers of Florida. “We are proud of the difference we are making in our community and look forward to our continued partner-
ship with Step Up For Students.” The donation was announced during Johnson Brothers sales meeting held at their corporate office in Tampa. Brenda Budd, principal of St. Joseph Catholic School, attended the event and shared a few stories of families at her school who have benefited from the scholarship program. “We at St. Joseph Catholic School have benefitted greatly from the generosity of Johnson Brothers of Florida. Their commitment to ensure students can attend their school of choice has allowed us to educate children that would not have the opportunity to receive a private Catholic education,” said Principal Brenda Henson Budd. “Johnson Brothers of Florida and Step Up for Students is helping our students to be on the pathway to achieving our school goals of College and Heaven.” This is the sixth consecutive year Johnson Brothers of Florida has contributed to the nonprofit organization that administers the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program for financially disadvantaged schoolchildren. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Lilac and Lillies celebrates ninth anniversary With champagne, in store sales, and a fashion industry expert panel
I have learned that God will encourage your walk of faith towards purpose with undeniable signs and wonders. Accordingly, I should not have been surprised when God used Lilac & Lilies, a boutique and eretailer, as a preluding sign and wonder. When I stumbled across the Fort Lauderdale boutique for the first time, I was on my lunch break. I had been working as a secretary since 2006, so when the boutique opened in the plaza adjacent to my job in 2009, I noticed. I would stroll into the boutique, frequently to look for deals to find inspiration, and to daydream about the days to come. I had a vision that I would be the ultimate event host. I saw myself dazzling audiences with my unique fashion sense, wearing one of kind piece, setting fashions trends and ensuring repeat customers. Ironically, I made my debut as The Mistress of Ceremonies in 2011. At the end of last month, the Westside Gazette asked me
to cover the nine-year anniversary of Lilac and Lilies. I had not been in that area since my layoff in 2013, but I was instantly reminded of my daydreams. God was on a mission to finish what He started. Since that time, I had become the owner of Press Release Marketing, and lately, I found myself questioning my role. I wondered if I truly belonged in the entrepreneurial space, if I had the wherewithal, the fortitude or the support to achieve the success. I was experiencing many uninspiring moments and long hopeless days. I was failing to realize how far I had come, but God used the boutique as a sign to show me the miles traveled on faith fuel. To celebrate their nine-year anniversary, Lilac and Lilies founder Michelle DiMarco and her team organized make-up demos, in store activations and even a fragrance-making bar. The weekend long celebration was sponsored by Villa Riveria, a Premium French Rose, but it was an interactive panel featuring Beauty For Real founder and celebrity makeup artist Leslie Munsell, celebrity fashion stylist Caitlin Saucier, and
Miami lifestyle bloggers Brickellista File’s Evelyn Torres and Go Chic Yourself’s Marissa Mosseri with Channel WSVN 7 Segment Producer Genna Mark as the panel moderator that blew me away. Below are paraphrases from the panel that will restore your faith, inspire growth, and push you further along in your journey. Moderator Mark stated, “As an entrepreneur knowing what you know today, what advice would you give yourself nine years ago? Panelists Saucier: “Have a great attorney, accountant and support system”. Torres: “Hustle, be bold and don’t be afraid to take risks”. Mosseri: “Despite the opinions of others, know and believe in your value”. Munsell: “Don’t be afraid to ASK. Some women are honestly looking to connect, but if you don’t ask, you won’t know”. DiMarco: “Learn to delegate. Ask for help. Ask yourself, who do you know that you can trust. Your vibe attracts your tribe”. DiMarco concluded the panel discussion with an analogy that I will never forget. She
once read “female business owners are like swans gliding gracefully across still waters appearing peaceful and elegant, but what we don’t see is beneath the surface, that swan is working: kicking and pedaling and doing whatever it takes to get to the other side.” Like many of us, I had mistaken me below the surface kicking and pedaling for failure. As DiMarco grows, she wants entrepreneurs to know that with “perseveance, some sort of support system and a great pair of heels, you can do it.” Happy anniversary Lilac and Lilies! I pray for
continual blessings for you, your team and supporters. Once again, God used your journey to keep me walking in faith. Crystal Chanel Press Release Marketing,
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Fort Lauderdale native serves in Pearl Harbor By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Erica Gardner, Navy Office of Community Outreach PEARL HARBOR – A Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native and 2007 Boyd Anderson High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Fireman Jeffery Gumbs, an engineman, is serving where U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters are located. As an engineman, Gumbs is responsible for ensuring branches and debris are out of the way of traffic and making sure the landscaping on Joint Base is base maintained “Integrity is one of the big lessons I was taught,” said Gumbs. “It is like one of the foundations you grow up with. Also, listen to your supervisors and those above you and treat everyone like you want to be treated.” According to Navy officials, the U.S. Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles, nearly half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean. Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, often referred to as the gateway to the Pacific in defense circles, means that Gumbs is serving in a part of the world that is taking on new importance in America’s national defense strategy. “Our sailors in Pearl Harbor are doing an excellent job at warfighting and supporting the warfighter,” said Cmdr. Hurd, chief staff officer, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. “Historically, Pearl Harbor is a symbolic base of sacrifice and resiliency. Today, on every Navy ship and shore facility’s flag pole, the First Navy Jack, ‘Don’t Tread on Me,’ flies, reminding sailors to move forward and build on
Specialist 1st Class Jesse Hawthorne (Photo by Mass Communication) the history and legacy of this country and the U.S. Navy.” The Navy has been pivotal in helping maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region for decades, according to Navy officials. The Pacific is home to more than 50 percent of the world’s population, many of the world’s largest and smallest economies, several of the world’s largest militaries, and many U.S. allies. The Navy has plans, by 2020, to base approximately 60 percent of its ships and aircraft in the region. Officials say the Navy will also provide its most advanced warfighting platforms to the region, including missile defense-capable ships; submarines; reconnaissance aircraft; and its newest surface warfare ships, including all of
the Navy’s new stealth destroyers. Gumbs has military ties with family members who have previously served and is honored to carry on the family tradition. “My sister was in the Army and her husband was in the Air Force. When I would visit them, they would share their experiences with me and I decided to join,” said Gumbs. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Gumbs and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs. “I am fighting for my country and my serving helps us live a better life and understand that our causes are bigger than we are,” added Gumbs.
Broward residents join local organizations at community conversation to debrief this year’s legislative session Participating organizations educated residents & set community priorities for 2018
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STATE REP. DUBOSE
MIAMI, FL – Recently (April 25) at ArtServe Fort Lauderdale, New Florida Majority (NewFM) and SEIU Florida hosted a community conversation with Broward County residents to debrief the 2018 Florida legislative session, highlight the priorities of Tallahassee legislators and create a plan to hold elected officials accountable. A packed room of diverse community members attended the conversation, emphasizing the issues that impact their respective communities and brainstorming ways that they can come together can hold elected officials accountable.
The conversation was moderated by NewFM political director, Dwight Bullard. Speakers included State Rep. Bobby Dubose, Nancy Metayer (Climate Justice Program Manager, NewFM), Emmanuel George (Founder, Black Broward), Rod Kemp (Formerly incarcerated citizen, Broward resident), Dexter Gunn (Broward Chapter President, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition), and Felicia Alvarez (Broward County School Teacher). The speakers addressed 6 issue areas including affordable housing, climate justice, gun
METAYER violence, education, immigration and the Voter Rights Restoration Amendment (Amendment 4). NewFM and SEIU encouraged community members to get involved and act towards bettering their communities. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)