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Major General Marcelite Jordan Harris, First African American Female Major General in US Military, Passes At 75

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Stacey Abrams: ‘It ain’t Over until it’s Over’

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent

N A T I O N W I D E (BlackNews.com) -- Major General Marcelite Jordan Harris passed September 7, 2018 at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, where she was taken while on a Caribbean vacation. Though her death was sudden and unexpected, she was surrounded by loved ones.

General Harris was born January 16, 1943 to Cecil Oneal Jordan and Marcelite Terrill Jordan, both deceased.

A native of Houston, TX, General Harris graduated from Kashmere High School before enrolling at Spelman College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in 1964. She received an honorary doctorate of letters from Spelman in 1999 and earned a B.S. in Business Management, University of Maryland University College.

General Harris, fierce military leader, devoted wife, loving mother and nurturing grandmother, touched the lives of many throughout her illustrious career. She was married to Lt. Col. Maurice Harris, USAF (deceased) and raised two children - Steven and Tenecia, during her years of active service. Being a mother, wife, and Air Force officer were roles that defined who she was, she told Ebony in 1995.

From receiving her commission through Officer Training School at Lackland Air Force Base, TX in 1965 to her crowning glory appointment by President Obama to the Board of Visitors of the Air Force Academy, 20102016, she was on an ambitious and purposeful mission - to be the best. She approached each opportunity with strength and determination as she overcame many racial and gender roadblocks. “It was not easy,” (Cont’d on page 3)

The war on drugs is one thing, but the war to

‘Count Every Vote’ is another Is Brenda Snipes’ character and job a casualty of war?

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. This quarrelsome depiction of a fair and just system of elections has left a country divided and civilized people wandering what will be next?

As a hopeful Andrew Gillum pledges to hold fast to dreams and galvanize more people of moral dissent, the war on the need for “every vote to be counted”, is taking its toll.

In speech after speech and rally after rally the messages of those who seek leadership from the Democratic Party have been ones of inclusion to help the poor and the disenfranchised.

THEY discuss the critical need to ‘Count Every Vote;’ however, the Republicans have spewed venom of disrespect influenced with dog whistles that calls for a deeper division in this country.

(Cont’d on page 8)

All Tuesday afternoon on election day and throughout the night, Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams urged voters to “stay in line” and to “make sure your vote is counted.”

By Thursday, two days after Republican Brian Kemp declared victory, Abrams is still calling for every vote to be counted and she’s hoping that the results will at least be enough for a runoff, if absentee ballots don’t push her over the top altogether.

“We know our opponent has declared himself victor and we do not accept that,” Abrams’ (Cont’d on page 11)

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Federal Judge rules Miami-Dade can be held liable for ICE Detainer Policy

MIAMI, FL – A legal challenge to Miami-Dade County’s policy of arresting and jailing people for ICE upon request has survived multiple motions to dismiss filed by both the county and the federal government. On Friday, Judge Kathleen Williams from the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida issued a 69page order in the case of Creedle v.

Miami-Dade County et al. writing that the plaintiff, Garland Creedle, “has plausibly alleged that his Fourth Amendment rights were violated when the County arrested him pursuant to a detainer because the County was not authorized under either state or federal law to effectuate an arrest without a warrant or probable cause that he had committed a crime.”

Under the county’s detainer policy, county jail officials rearrest people for civil immigration violations at the end of their criminal custody, upon request by ICE. The

City of Miramar Announces New City Manager The City of Miramar is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Vernon E. Hargray as its next City Manager. Mr. Hargray’s 3-year contract was approved by a 3-2 vote during (Cont’d on page 6)

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Gold Coast Jazz Society Concert Features NEA Jazz Master Jason Marsalis On Wednesday, December 5, the Gold Coast Jazz Society will present the NEA Jazz Master, Jason Marsalis and the 21st Century Trad Band. The concert will be presented at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, beginning at 7:45 p.m. Preconcert music will be provided by the Pine Crest Jazz Ensemble in the theater’s lobby. Single tickets are

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available for $55 plus fees through Ticketmaster at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office at (954) 462-0222 or online at www.browardcenter.org.

Student and teacher tickets are $10 with valid ID. A discount for groups of ten or more is also available.

Marsalis is the son of pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis and his wife Dolores, and the youngest sibling of Wynton, Branford and Del-

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feayo. Together, the four brothers and father Ellis comprise New Orleans’s venerable “first family of jazz.” The entire family received the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award, bestowed in 2011.

Jason is well known for his percussion and drumming abilities. Working with his father’s group and with jazz pianist Marcus Roberts, he has been able to fine-tune his playing. Marsalis gained greater recognition with the release of “In A World of Mallets” in 2013.

In that year he was also recognized as a rising star winner in

the Downbeat Magazine annual Critics Poll. Jazz fans are now recognizing Jason for his unique sound on the vibraphones. The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet recently released the recording “The 21st Century Trad Band” which places the spotlight on the growing synergy of this young and energetic group of musicians. “A modern jazz quartet that not only hangs together, but seeks new adventures in a free-form, yet cohesive manner.” – The Toledo Blade. Joining Marsalis will be Stephen Gordon on piano, Will Goble on bass, and Dave Potter on drums. For more in-

formation about Jason Marsalis and the 21st Century Trad Band, go to http:// jasonmarsalis.com/ The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, educational programs, a jazz scholarship program and musical services provided by the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. To find out more about the 2018-2019 Jazz Concert Series and the other activities of the Gold Coast Jazz Society, go to www.goldcoastjazz.org.

19 Black women win Judiciary seats in Houston, Texas #Houston19: All 19 of the Houston County African American Female Judges up for election WON!

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By Don Valentine Grammy nominee saxophonist ,“Master, Dave Koz comes to South Florida. It's his 21st annual Holiday tour on November 27, Tuesday night at the Fort Lauderdale Parker Playhouse. This year it is anchored by multi platinum Grammy nominee and South African guitarist/vocalist Jonathan Butler. As as a born again man of the Church Mr. Butler will provide a spiritual flavor to the songs of the Lord’s birth.

Jonathan Butler’s international breakthrough came in 1987 with his Grammy nominated hit single, “Lies” which reached #27 on Billboard’s Hot

100 chart, and his cover version of the Staple Singers' song “If You’re Ready (Come Go with Me)”, which he performed with Ruby Turner. His single “Lies”, also reached the UK Official Singles Chart, peaking at number 18, spending 12 weeks, on the top 100 list as you will recall.

In 2001, Jonathan Butler was featured in a compilation album that was a jazz tribute to Bob Marley produced by Lee Ritenour titled A Twist of Marley. Butler’s contribution to the album was a jazz cover of No Woman No Cry, a masterpiece that cemented his spot in guitar jazz legacy.

They will be joined by the Japanese keyboard sensa-

KOZ tionalist/vocalist Keiko Matsui.

She has worked with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Quincy Jones. Additionally, the two- time Grammy nominee saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair will perform.

Fort Lauderdale is fortunate to have one of the most luxurious concert halls in the country. The Parker Playhouse has an intimate 1,700 seat setting that is almost an acoustical miracle. It has presented everyone from Ray Charles to Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, Gloria Estevan, Kenny Loggins and Luther Vandross to name a few.

0It was built by local resident Dr. Louis Parker in 1967

The mid-term elections in the United States of America have recorded so many success stories for African Americans in the country as it appears that not only are they finally finding their feet and stepping out to contest for public offices but are being elected into different positions across the country.

We thought we had heard it all when news broke that former Somali refugee Ilhan Omar had won a seat in Congress to represent Minnesota, but we were wrong as that perhaps was just a tip of the iceberg.

Reports coming out of Hous-

ton, Tex., confirm that all 19 African American women who contested for various seats as Judges in Harris County all won their election. Yes, you read it right- all 19 of them !

Q Indeed, those who fought for the emancipation of Blacks did not fight in vain. In the past, the thought of a Black woman becoming a judge in the United States could warrant death.

This year, the number of Black female candidates represented in the elections is the largest ever recorded in the history of Texas and it is believed that the victory and acceptance

of the #Houston19 (as they are referred to on social media) will spur more African American women to turn out in subsequent elections.

After the above cover photo was released in September, it became obvious to the world that all 19 women were on a mission and saw this coming, as they had taken the group photo as early as one month before the elections.

Reacting after the photo was released, one of the newly elected Judges, LaShawn A. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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Congr essw oman: DC Wins St atehood if Dems T ak e House Congressw esswoman: Sta Tak ake “I will have a strategy question as to whether to ask for a vote on statehood because we only have Democratic support and not yet enough votes.

Still, we are making considerable progress and if the Democrats win the House, the District wins statehood”, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent

March for Our Lives on 24 March 2018 in Washington, D.C.: Eleanor Holmes Norton at Rally for DC Lives before March for Our Lives, Washington D.C .

(Photo: Lorie Shaull/Wikimedia Commons)

For longtime D.C. Democratic Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, serving in the minority in the House of Representatives certainly has had its disadvantages. And, with President Donald Trump in the White House and the GOP having a stronghold in the House and Senate, life hasn’t been a picnic for anyone.

“We have strong division between Democrats and Republicans that’s been heating up for some time. But, not in my lifetime has anyone not only divided but tried his best to divide [like Trump has],” said Norton, the legendary Congressman who is the overwhelming favorite to win a 15th term in Congress serving the District of Columbia.

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Norton, who first took office 27 years ago, is the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. She serves on two committees: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Before her congressional service, President Jimmy Carter appointed Norton to serve as the first woman to chair the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

She came to Congress in 1990 as a national figure who had been a civil rights and feminist leader, tenured professor of law, and board member at three Fortune 500 companies.

The Congresswoman has been named one of the 100 most important American women in one survey and one of the most powerful women in Washington in another.

I think the country hasn’t been this divided since the Civil War and only then was there good reason because one side wanted slavery and the other did not,” Norton said.

“There’s no good reason for that now. We simply need good leadership.”

For three decades, Norton has served mostly in the minority and it’s a testament to her strong will and love of her constituents that she’s been able to push through important legislation and to sit on committees and subcommittees in the House.

“I’m very proud of the bills that I’ve been able to get through,” she said, specifically pointing to her 1999 gamechanging D.C. Tuition As-

sistance Grant Program, where thousands of District of Columbia high school graduates receive a $10,000 grant to attend state colleges that extend beyond the District.

The federal government provides $40 million annually to the program.

“We’ve doubled college attendance and it’s a one-of-akind thing that no one else has except for D.C.,” Norton said. “I was able to get it as people moved out of the District during the horrific years of the 1990s and we have students from all 8 wards going to college in all 50 states.”

Norton said the midterm elections are critical to everyone around the country, but in many ways crucial for District residents.

“My primary message is for District residents to help me in my efforts to take back the House because the Democrats are in a very good position now to control the House,” she said.

“I will be a committee or subcommittee chair if that happens and I ask that everyone look at what I’ve been able to do while serving in the minority and just imagine what I can accomplish serving in the majority,” Norton said.

One of those accomplishments could be the long soughtafter statehood for the nation’s capital that Norton has fought so gallantly for which would represent full congressional voting representation and full democracy for those living in the District.

“We have made considerable progress but remember the Republicans control the House, the Senate and the presidency,”

Norton said.

“I’ve spent the last few years getting every Democrat in the House to sponsor statehood and more than half of the Democrats in the Senate.”

She continued: “I will have a strategy question as to whether to ask for a vote on statehood because we only have Democratic support and not yet enough votes. Still, we are making considerable progress and if the Democrats win the House, the District wins statehood.”

Norton has also led efforts to mandate that federal government agencies spend some of their multi-billion advertising budget with Black-owned newspapers.

“I was pleased that the Black Press came to me and educated me on this issue and, as a result, I said I know what I needed to do,” Norton said.

“I knew that I had to get the Government Accountability Office report which is a very compelling report if you can get it.

I did get it and the results were paltry with only 16 percent of federal contracts that went to newspapers that were owned by minorities and women,” she said.

Norton said she will further address the discrepancy in the coming new year.

“I will be requesting from all the appropriations in next year’s appropriations to require that each government agency include advertising data in their budget requests,” she said.

“This will alert them that Congress is looking to see if they are advertising with the Black Press.”

NAACP Calls Mississippi Candidate Hyde-Smith’s hanging comments 'sick' BOSTON, MASS (BlackNews.com) — The 14th National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2018, sponsored by AccessLex Institute, is the nation’s premier information-sharing and networking empowerment event for aspiring Black lawyers. The event took place from November 9-10, 2018 at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education and Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This one-of-a-kind, world-class conference focuses specifically on reaching out to African Americans interested in becoming lawyers in order to provide them with game-changing “insider” information, resources, and connections to increase their chances of success in the challenging journey ahead to lawyerhood. This year marks its fourteenth consecutive year with a powerful weekend of motivational keynote sessions, informative panels and workshops, unprecedented networking opportunities, and other worthwhile educational activities.

This year’s schedule is jampacked with everything any aspiring lawyer would need to know before deciding to pursue this tough and highly competitive path. There will be thought-provoking panel discussions made up of experienced law school administrators and accomplished and knowledgeable law students and lawyers from across the nation. Key information will be shared about being competitive in the law school admissions process, financing a legal education, preparing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), writing a compelling personal statement and diversity statement, succeeding as a Black law student inside and outside of the classroom, winning in the critical areas of professionalism, etiquette and mandatory soft skills, and utilizing one’s legal training to make a difference in the Black community.

Several dynamic, nationallyknown and well-respected attorneys will serve as featured keynote speakers, and share powerful words of wisdom, encouragement and stories of their own personal journeys to and through law school and in the profession. This year’s extraordinary lineup includes Dennis W. Archer, Esq., the first African American President of the American Bar Association and former Detroit Mayor and Michigan Supreme Court Justice (Detroit, Michigan), Charles R. Davidson, J.D., Ph.D., Director, Pre-Law Institute and Center for Post-Graduate Opportunities, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (New York, New York), Lisa E. Davis, Esq., Partner (Entertainment Group), Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC (New York, New York), Conway Ekpo, Esq., Executive Director, Legal Counsel, Morgan Stanley and Founding Member of 1844 (New York, New York), Nichole

Francis Reynolds, Esq., Vice President, Public Policy, Mastercard (Washington, DC), Stephanie Robinson, Esq., Lecturer on Law, Harvard Law School and Faculty Dean, Harvard College (Cambridge, Massachusetts), Jessica Soban, Esq., Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Admissions, Harvard Law School (Cambridge, Massachusetts), Marlen D. Whitley, Esq., Senior Corporate Counsel, Weedmaps (Irvine, California), and Karen Wishart, Esq., MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Urban One, Inc. (Washington, DC).

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BALTIMORE— The NAACP issued the following statement regarding Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recent statement on being invited to a public hanging.

“Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s shameful remarks prove once again how Trump has created a social and political climate that normalizes hateful and racist rhetoric. We’ve seen this in Florida from Ron DeSantis and others during this election season and “If he invited me to a public hanging, I’d be denounce it. on the front row”- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith “Hyde-Smith’s decision to joke about says in Tupelo, MS after Colin Hutchinson, ‘hanging,’ in a state known for its violent and cattle rancher, praises her. U.S. Senate terroristic history toward African Americans candidate Mike Espy will head to a runoff is sick. To envision this brutal and degenerate against incumbent Republican Hyde-Smith type of frame during a time when Black on Nov. 27. (Photo: Official Senate Photo / people, Jewish People and immigrants are Wikimedia Commons) still being targeted for violence by White nationalists and racists is hateful and hurtful. Any politician seeking to serve as the national voice of the people of Mississippi should know better. Her choice of words serves as an indictment of not only her lack of judgement, but her lack of empathy, and most of all lack of character.” — Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO

Major General Marcelite Jordan Harris (Cont'd from FP) she reflected in the Ebony interview. In 1975, her career took a dramatic turn when she was named White House social aide and personnel staff officer under the presidential administrations of Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter before becoming one of the first air officer commanding at the Air Force Academy. She made history in 1991 when she became the first African American female Brigadier General in the Air Force.

Soon after, again, General Harris overcame all odds when she was named the first female director of maintenance and deputy chief of staff for logistics at the U.S. Air Force Headquarters, Washington, D.C. in 1994. It was here at the Pentagon where she managed a work force of more than 125,000 technicians and managers and maintained the $260 billion Global Reach-Global Power aerospace weapons system inventory that she was pro-

moted to Major General. Not only did this make her the highest-ranking woman in the Air Force, but also the highestranking African American woman in the entire Department of Defense.

Despite the demands of her responsibilities, General Harris did not forget the commitment she had made to stand as a role model for all military women.

Shortly before she retired in 1997, she helped establish a permanent office for the Committee on Women in NATO within the organization’s existing Military Committee.

After her distinguished military career, she joined the United Space Alliance, Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Fl. Upon retiring a second time, she returned to Atlanta and continued to utilize her expertise and experiences. Locally, she served as Treasurer to the Atlanta branch of the NAACP, as President of Chautauqua Circle and was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Soro-

rity. She was also a proud member of First Congregational Church. Nationally, she served on the board of USAA for more than a decade. For her accomplishments, commitment to excellence and courageous journey, General Harris received many medals and decorations: Bronze Star, Legion of Merit with oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf clusters, Presidential Unit Citation and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, among others. To honor her legacy and contributions to African American women and American life, she was awarded many honors, including the “Trailblazer Award” by the Black Girls Rock Foundation; Women of Legacy Award by Black Enterprise; Living Legacy Patriot Award by the Women’s International Center; Woman of the Year by the National Organization of Tuskegee Airman; and the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

General Harris is survived by her children, Lt. Col. Steven

Harris, USAF (Sherri) of Omaha, NE, and daughter, Tenecia Harris of New York City; her sister, Elizabeth Johnson, Esq.(Dr. Richard) of Palm Beach County, FL; grandchildren, Sydnee and Samuel Harris; nephew Richard Oneal Johnson; grand-nephew Daquoin Johnson; her longtime companion, Lt. Col. David Branch, USA (Ret.); and a host of relatives and close friends.

Full military funeral honors will be held at Ft. Myer Old Post Chapel, Arlington, VA and she will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, alongside her husband, Lt. Col. Maurice Harris, USAF (Ret.) February 7, 2019 at 11:00 am. A celebratory memorial service following the burial will be held at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial near Arlington National Cemetery.

Visitation and public viewing will be held at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Rd, Springfield VA, Springfield VA, Wednesday, February 6th, 2019, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Spelman College, Major General Marcelite Jordan Harris, C ’64, Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

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- This event is free with refreshments. Players of all ages and skills levels are welcome. Every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lauderhill’s Historical Museum located in Wally Elfers Park, 1080 N.W. 47 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla. For additional info call (954) 730-4230.

- Mayor Richard J. Kaplan’s Farewell Tribute Concert, Free Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., at Central Broward Regional Park, 3800 N.W. 11 Pl., Lauderhill, Fla. For more info call (954) 777-2055.

- Lauderhill Slow Roll, Saturday, Nov. 17 registration at 9 and Roll Out at 10 a.m., at John Mullin Park, 2000 N.W. 55 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla. For time additional info call (954) 730-3080.

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

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

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The Class of 1972 is collecting nonparisable items for their Annual Thanksgiving Basket Give Away, now through Friday, Nov 16 at the Firemen Hall from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Baskets will be givin out on Monday, Nov. 19. Save the date: Dec. 14, CCF co-worker Christmas and Dec. 22, Our Class Xmas Party.

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To schedule your audition by Wednesday, Nov. 14 call (954) 446-0813. For more info, visit tri-rail.com

The Spirit of Unity, Winter Festival of Faith 2018, Saturday, Nov. 24 & 25 at The Rev. Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, 2520 W. Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., admission is free.

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Collier City November events, at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. Ninth Ct., Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info (954) 357-7670.

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

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Dillard Center for the Art’s Presents “The Color Purple” The Musical

Featuring the Award Winning DCA Theatre Department

The award winning Dillard Center for the Arts Theatre Program presents “The Color Purple” The Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical opens and runs November 15, 16, 17, & 18. The show will take place in the Dillard Center for the Arts Theatre located at 2501 NW 11th St. Fort Lauderdale, 33311.

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The Gantt Report

Andrew and Stacey

By Lucius Gantt In order to win a political election, you have to have a sound political plan.

The candidates that you love were all wonderful people who could have been pretty good public servants, but they were campaign dunces!

A “dunce” is a person considered incapable of learning.

When you run for political office, you have to run hard! You have to go hard in the political paint, so to speak!

An army of political black sheep led by a Black Panther can easily defeat an army of political wolves led by lamb!

Also, even if candidates do what they believe they should do, if they

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take the necessary political actions at terribly wrong times, they will suffer a political loss.

All of us have a role to play in insuring political progress and political victories.

If one candidate will do everything they can, good or bad, to win and the opposing candidate hires his friends, his classmates, his coworkers and an assortment of political idol worshipers, victory will be tough.

The strategy and idea that Black candidates should only get help from people blessed by campaign contributors, only get help from out of state and out of town carpetbaggers, and only

hire people that desire to be political parrots, puppets or rubber stamps is a strategy and idea that will rarely work.

I told you long ago that political campaigns are political battle grounds.

When you decide to step into a political ring and fight, you have to use every political weapon at your disposal.

In the 2018 election, Republicans won in early voting, they won in absentee voting and they apparently matched Democrats in election day voting . It rained in Georgia and Florida and everybody doesn’t want to stand in line in the rain, especially voters that recently had their hair “did”!

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The President and Armistice Day First

By John LaForge the press: It gets harder to unhinged commemorate World War I, because of time and the public’s emattacks are brace of, or indifference to, a permanent repulsive war economy.

By Julianne Malveaux A cursory look at the win-loss column after last week’s mid-term elections suggests that nobody left the table empty-handed. Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives, Republicans expanded their control of the Senate, hundreds of state legislative seats flipped from Democratic to Republican, and Democrats gained gubernatorial, Attorney General, and other key positions.

But both democracy and the truth took a hit during the midterms, when the President of the United States obfuscated, prevaricated, and just plain lied every chance he got. And then he had the nerve to say he tells the truth “when he can,” which really means he tells the truth only when it serves him.

During the midterm campaign, 45 notably attacked Democratic opponents any way he could, often with the vilest of lies. African American political candidates, and especially Stacey Abrams (Georgia) and Andrew Gillum (Florida) were the focus of his ire.

While 45 counts the midterm election as a victory, he was so testily obnoxious in the press conference the day after the election that it is clear that he felt the loss. And when a bully is beaten, he lashes out. CNN’s Jim (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

After the Vote

An Essay of the Man from the Nor th North

By Rivera Sun [Editor’s note: The Man from the North is a fictional character from Rivera Sun’s series of novels. She has him offering essays beyond her novels.]

The Vote - the beloved, abused, scorned, corrupted, stolen, hijacked, pointless, profound, hopeful, depressing, hard-won, cherished vote - is not the only way to take action for meaningful change. Currently, the elections operate in our nation like a cattle chute, all too often forcing us back into the deadly, no-win tracks of the twoparty duopoly that serves primarily the moneyed class. It becomes a handy device for siphoning off the demand for revolutionary change by giving mostly false hope that elected officials will actually enact their campaign promises once in office.

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About the Great War British novelist H.G. Wells wrote on August 14, 1914, “This is already the vastest war in history. … For this is now a war for peace. It aims straight at disarmament. It aims at a settlement that shall stop this sort of thing for ever. Every soldier who fights against Germany now is a crusader against war. This, the greatest of all wars, is not just another war — it is the last war!”

Optimists said it would be short, “Home by Christmas!” Instead, it was the worst bloodbath to date with an (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

Activists Looking Beyond Midterm Elections

By Rob Okun Since Donald Trump’s selection as president two years ago, a growing movement of citizens has been fighting back at what it sees as a dangerous march toward fascism US style. And, despite the election of some progressive candidates in the midterm elections, it would be a mistake to count on them alone to interrupt the erosion of an already tattered democracy in a largely corporate controlled society.

Still, the diverse community of activists, old and young—a veritable rainbow coalition—is already a force, both as potential allies to the newly elected progressives and as a check on them to follow through on their campaign promises.

Like many born after World War II and before the moon landing in 1969, my activism began in the 1960s, volunteering for Eugene McCarthy’s presidential campaign and as an antiVietnam war protestor. Ever since, I have been a part of a range of campaigns and causes, in recent years focusing on challenging men’s violence against women and working to transform masculinity. Today’s activists, from Black Lives Matter to 350.org, for example, count at their core women— many active well before the Women’s March—who have long been leading the way in a feminist wave revitalizing activism today.

In campaigning in the midterms, activists saw a simultaneous truth: in addition to the energy and enthusiasm many felt in working to help the Democrats take back the House of Representatives, they also recognized that electoral politics alone cannot fix a broken system. Those outraged by the white supremacist misogynist temporarily residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue felt that working to flip the house was a struggle worth engaging in.

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Letter to Editor

By James J. Hankins WE VOTED IN RECORD NUMBERS, GOD HELPED US AND TOLD TRUMP AND HIS ELECTED CULT MEMBERS “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD”.

The two-year corrupt, hate-filled, homophobic, racist and sexist TRUMP revolution is over.

The honorable Congresswoman Maxine Waters and the soon to be democratic controlled tax committee will examine the last twelve years of TRUMP’S taxes. The founding fathers anticipated some unscrupulous presidents would commit high crimes and misdemeanors, so they spelled out verbatim/word for word the remedy for Congress in the U.S. Constitution.

After a fine-tooth-comb examination, the new tax committee will follow the same instructions that my wife’s senior Christian Chapel AME-Zion pastor tells her congregation after the announcements: “now govern yourself accordingly. We must work harder to take back the U.S. Senate and White House in 2020. Enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas and back to work in January!!!

Myths on Race and Invasion of the ‘Caravan Horde’

By J.P. Linstroth Now comes the mid-term elections.

Perhaps what is most astonishing for me, as both an anthropologist and educator, is the level of racist discourse promoted by the current Trump administration against hapless refugees and the so-called threat they pose.

Indeed, Trump and his administration have focused on immigrants as a major threat to the security of nation. Such hyped-up racist rhetoric is false.

This vitriol against the caravan of Central Americans and Mexicans on their way to the US border was cruel electioneering, no more. These people are poor and are fleeing horrific violence in their home countries. Some of this violence has been caused by US policies in the region.

Nonetheless, Trump has staged the national guard at the border for photo opportunities of soldiers building coil wire fencing. Trump’s words of racist hatred have also inspired and summoned numerous paramilitary possess of armed militias to the US/Mexican borderlands.

Fear-mongering and racism against immigrants is nothing new in the history of the United States.

Toward the end of the 19th-century and at the turn of the 20thcentury, many in the US promoted “Nativism”—an all-white America where good jobs belonged to Whites, not foreigners. This was the historical period known as the “Second-Industrial Revolution,” the “Gilded Age,” and the “Progressive Era”—a time of enormous economic transformation for the country through industrialization and urbanization.

Those on the West Coast blamed the loss of jobs and low wages on Chinese immigrants. This resulted in the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act by the US Congress in 1882. In 1907 there was also a “Gentleman’s Agreement” with Japan to restrict Japanese emigration.

By 1924 the US Congress passed the “Immigration Act,” thereby limiting immigration from Eastern and Southern Europeans such as those (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

Our Vote: More Than A Desire for History, The Very Strides to Make It Karen Bass is a community organizer from South Los Angeles who became the first ever African American woman to serve as Speaker of any state assembly in 2008. She was recently reelected to a fifth term in Congress.

By Representative Karen Bass (DCA) The midterm election was nothing short of historic and yet again, our community is leading the United States of America towards progress.

According to a CNN exit poll, 90% of African Americans voted for a Democrat in Congressional races across the country last Tuesday, propelling the Democratic party to our first majority in the House of Representatives since 2009. In Georgia, 97% of Black women who voted, voted for Stacey Abrams to become the state’s first Black female governor.

It wasn’t just our desire to make history in Georgia that drew us to Stacey’s campaign. It was our collective understanding that a vote for Stacey Abrams was a vote to raise the voices of Georgians that have been suppressed for far too long. It was a vote for a new Georgia, and in turn, a new America.

But all progress is fought for. Like Stacey said on election night, there are people that tried very hard to keep certain voices quiet. I firmly believe that if this election had happened in a country with a developing democracy and there existed a similar scenario – one in which one of the candidates was in charge of overseeing the very election he was running in – the United States would rush to monitor the election to shine a light on this obvious conflict of interest. Such a contradiction by itself is worthy of scrutiny, especially if that scenario is playing out in a country, or a state, with a rich history of voter suppression on the basis of race.

But what happened in Georgia wasn’t just about job titles. This was about the misinformation that Stacey’s opponent peddled throughout the campaign and how he took advantage of his taxpayer-funded position to help run his campaign.

On the Sunday before the election, Stacey’s opponent, equipped with no evidence at all, announced that Democrats were under investigation for attempting to hack Georgia’s voter registration files.

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

Reverend Jimmy L. English PASTOR

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

Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School ............................................................................ 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Noonday Service .................................. 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ............................................ 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................... 7:00 p.m.

Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship.

Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!

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

WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................................................. 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday (Prayer Service & Bible Study) ............................... 7:30 a.m.

Saturday (Women Bible Study) ............................................................ 8 a.m.

"Baptized Believers working together to do the will of God"

Bishop Will Brantley WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................................................... 8 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Sunday School ..................................................................................... 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday (Prayer Service) ............................................................................ 7:30 p.m.

Thursday (Bible Study) ................................................................................ 7:30 p.m.

Friday (Alter Prayer) .................................................................................... 6:00 p.m.

"But the hour cometh, and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him."

"God is spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."

John: 4-23-24

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

Rev. Dr. William Calvin Haralson, Pastor SERVICES Sunday School .................................................................................. 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship ............................................................ 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study (Wednesday) ............................................................... 7:30 p.m.

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

Harris Chapel United Methodist Church Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div E-MAIL:stanley.melek@flumc.org 2351 N.W. 26th Street Oakland Park, Florida 33311 Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520

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

Sunday School .............................................................................. 9:00 a.m.

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

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

New Member Orientation ........................... 9:30 a.m.

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

Worship Service ........................................ 11:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting ............................................... 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study ..................................................... 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES Worship Service ................................................................................... 10 a.m.

Church School ..................................................................................... 9:15 a.m.

BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday ................................................................... 10 a.m.

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

Daily Prayer Line ...................................................................................... 6 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School ................................................................................................................ 9:00 a.m.

Communion Service (1st Sunday) ........................................................................... 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ........................................................................... 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................................................... 7:00 p.m.

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

But be doers of the Word - James 1:22 nkjv - “A Safe Haven, and you can get to Heaven from here”

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

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

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

Tuesday (Bible Study) ......................................................................................... 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday (Bible Study) ............................................................................... 10:45 a.m.

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

Rev. Cal Hopkins.

M.Div) Senior Pastor/Teacher

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

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

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

Bible Study ........................................................................................................................ 7:30 p.m.

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Victory Baptist Church Independent Pastor Keith Cunningham 2241 Davie Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Church Telephone: (954) 284-9413 Visit: www.victoryweb.org Sunday School ...................................................................................... 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service Sunday Morning……………………… ................................. 11:00 a.m.

SundayEvenn igServcie………………………………………. ......................................... 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer…………………. ..................... 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Morning Soul Winning/Visitation………………… .................... 10:00 a.m.

Men’s Fellowship (Every 2nd & last Tuesdays)……………………… ............. 6:00 p.m.

Ladies Fellowship (the last Saturday of each month)…………………………. 5:00 p.m.

Youth Fellowship (Every Friday)…………………………. ................................... 6:30 p.m.

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Obituaries

James C. Boyd Funeral Home JOHNSON Funeral services for the late Letitia Yolanda Johnson – 46 were held November10 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tiffany Baker officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central).

KNIGHT Funeral services for the late Sister mae Liza Watkins-Knight - 78 were held November 10 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor James Ray officiating.

Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

McWhite's Funeral Home

Baptist Church with Bishop C.E. Glover officiating.

GORDON Funeral services for the late Daeshon Gordon - 22 were held November 10 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Dr. James Ray officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial.

Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home HAMILTON Funeral services for the late Veda Natalie Wright Hamilton – 70 were held November 10 at Golden Heights Church of Christ with Dr. W. F. Washington officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

ANDERSON Funeral services for the late Lovina E. Anderson - 74 were held November 10 at McWhite’s Rev. Dr. Collins & Collins officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

PONDER Funeral services for the late Roosevelt Ponder - 77 were held November 10 at Grace Covenant Church with Dr. E. Conway Bryan officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

DAVIS Funeral services for the late Gloria Jean Davis - 77 were held November 10 at Mount Bethel

Body of Christ…

We’re all components In the body of Christ.

Why hurt your brother? …Are you trying to dim the light?

We should all be on a mission.

Trying to save souls from the fire.

It’s all about the gift of heaven. …Not you and I. People say they love Jesus.

Well, Jesus is that man or woman right there.

In their times of needs and comforting.

Would you nurture them with love and care?

Teachers, Doctors, Prophets - GOD sent them all.

To keep the body of Christ on earth together.

In every way stand tall.

So, love all your brothers.

With all of your heart.

We’re children of light.

We shouldn’t converse in the dark.

By Douglas Hilton

GOD... knows us, is with us, made us, hears us, leads us.

Psalm 139

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Power of the Gavel: Five Black Caucus members set to chair committees in Congress Thompson will Chair Homeland Security and Texas’ Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson will Chair the committee on Science, Space and Technology.

A leadership election will be held in the coming weeks to confirm the five as Chairs of the committees they are now the senior Democrat on. None are expected to be challenged.

The gavel being held by five African American members of

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Along with what could be nine new members of the Congressional Black Caucus, the CBC will also likely feature five new Chairman wielding the gavel of five committees in the U.S. House.

Rep. Maxine Waters is slated to chair the powerful House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Bobby Scott will be the Chairman of Education and the Workforce Committee, Rep. Elijah Cummings will Chair the Government Oversight Committee, Rep, Bennie

Rep. Maxine Waters

Congress will give them the power to investigate, hire at least 30 new staff members each and control the policy agenda in the House.

Two members who will very likely receive media attention over the next two months in the lead-up to the start of the new Congress in January 2019 are Reps. Waters and Cummings.

Rep. Waters has been a leading critic of the Trump Admini-

Judge Staci Williams, a Democrat, has presided over the cases facing the 101st District Court in Dallas County since 2015. She transitioned from being a corporate lawyer to becoming a judge focused on educating the community on issues ranging from fair workplace treatment to their civil rights. The North Dallas Gazette believes she deserves the continued support of the voters of Dallas County as she strives to continue to serve and inform the community.

Within her first three years, she launched the Citizens’ Civil Academy (CCA) to educate Dallas County citizens about the civil court system. The CCA explores the types of cases heard in the civil courts and what happens to a case from the time it is filed until it is completed. CCA’s goal is to

A graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., Williams has more than 10 years of experience as a judge and 27 years in the legal profession. Her passion to represent the community is evident, and her love for the law is personal.

(Courtesy image) provide citizens with a better understanding not only of the civil court system but also the inner workings of the George L.

able to help Texans in many counties across the state effectively get to the polls in droves for early voting during the midterm elections. Inspired by the lack of voter turnout in previous years, Dixon created a free “Text to Polls” text bot in his spare time that allows voters to find out where their nearest early voting location is, as well as directions on how to get there, whether they were traveling by car or by public

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A graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., Williams has more than 10 years of experience as a judge and 27 years in the legal profession. Her passion to represent the community is evident, and her love for the law is personal. Williams demonstrated determination during her fight against allegations and attempts to remove her from the bench. She was accused of an improper document filing. She even went head-to-toe with the State Fair of Texas for alleging they bully individuals through unnecessary lawsuits.

Her persistence is like none other. She is not afraid to take the fight to court and to educate the community she serves in the 101st District.

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Houston-native Nile Dixon is a young, Black tech guru, who created a new chatbot that has helped Texans across the state get to the polls.

Just what most Democratic and rational voters suspected, the warning of a federal investigation into unproven accusations of voter fraud in Broward County Florida amounted to nothing more than wishful thinking from Governor Rick

Scott and a following mob with thug- like behavior.

As ballots are being presented and counted in Florida’s quarrelsome election, the majority of scrutiny is focused on Broward County, where the possibility of thousands of uncounted votes will decide who will win. The next governor of

Florida and perhaps the first Black Governor could very well enlighten the world as to why the very capable and competent Black qualified woman controlling the election has been under such vicious assault by Republicans and those who

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By simply texting the word “VOTE” to telephone number 832-558-8306, potential voters receive a response encouraging them to follow specific prompts that help them identify their closest early voting polling location.

The service is available in several languages, including (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

Colorado votes to Abolish Slavery, finally

By Jeffrey L. Boney Regardless of whether you like the results of the midterm elections or not, there is one positive story coming out of Texas that everyone should like, as it warrants some muchneeded attention.

At 20 years old, he’s barely able to vote, but Houston-native Nile Dixon is a young, Black tech guru, who recently created a new chatbot that has been

The war on drugs is one thing, but the war to ‘Count Every Vote’ is another (Cont'd from FP)

2020 campaign in discussed more vocally now that the 2018 campaign is over.

There is also likely to be at least nine new members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

The new CBC Chairs on five House Committees will likely enjoy support of their membership on the committees they chair — as well as membership in the larges Caucus in the Congress.

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NDG recommends Judge Staci Williams for re-election in the 101st District Court in Allen, Sr. Courts Building Dallas County according to her website,

By Rachel Hawkins, North Dallas Gazette Staff Writer

stration. She has been vocal not only against Trump’s policies but has led pushback on fiscal policies that impact millions of Americans.

Rep. Cummings will have the power to investigate Trump.

With the power of the gavel as chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Cummings will be able to subpoena Trump Administration officials. It will likely be a long two years as the

don’t want a “different” governor.

One protestor at the Supervisor of Elections Office in Broward County held a sign that read: “When Snipes counts votes, votes don’t count.” Another read; “Snipes creates fake ballots and destroys real ballots. Prison.” All of these vile, pernicious comments in the form of signs compelled and amplified with verbal assaults were made stronger by racist overtones from President Donald Trump, Governor Scott and a host of Republican leaders.

Gov. Scott, whose announcement to a U.S. Senate came to a halt as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) established on last Friday that while votes continue to be counted in serval races, including governor, there was no formal request made for an investigation, perhaps it was just wishful thinking about suing Broward County Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes.

According to the Miami Herald, “We do not have an active investigation,” Florida Department of Law Enforcement spokeswoman, Gretl Plessinger, said.

This was in total opposition to bad-tempered Republican representatives, resentful because SOE Snipes is the administrator of the tabulation of the vote. Several Republican leaders and supporters want Snipes to be arrested.

According to Vice.com, Florida Gov. Rick Scott is so shaken by the possibility of every vote being counted in Florida, he filed lawsuits on Sunday “calling for voting machines to be impounded in two Democraticleaning counties, after accusing his opponents of voter fraud,” according to Vice.com.

Sounds like more voter suppression in plain sight.

See also: Andrew Gillum Barely Loses Florida Governor Race by the Slimmest of Margins Vice.com reports, “Scott called on a judge to issue an emergency injunction requiring sheriffs in Broward and Palm Beach counties to impound all voting machines and ballots whenever they’re not being used in the recount — until the end of the recount and any legal action relating to the closely

Since the 1860s, courts have interpreted the 13th Amendment as it plainly reads. “Once individuals have been duly tried, convicted, sentenced, and imprisoned, courts will not find 13th Amendment violations where prison rules require inmates to work.”

(Photo: iStockphoto/NNPA) fought race.” Another lawsuit called for “any ballots counted after noon on Saturday to be disregarded, alleging that votes in Broward County were counted after the noon deadline.”

How wildly undemocratic and, of course, President Donald Trump agrees. He tweeted this morning : “The Florida Election should be called in favor of Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis in that large numbers of new ballots showed up out of nowhere, and many ballots are missing or forged. An honest vote count is no longer possible-ballots massively infected. Must go with Election Night!”

Lawyers for the Bill Nelson for Senate campaign late today (11-13-18) filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to extend the deadline for recounting of all the votes statewide in the U.S. Senate race. The lawsuit seeks to allow all local elections officials in the 67 Florida counties the time they say is needed to finish a legally mandated and accurate recount because the race was so close.

Brenda Snipes held recently that her division will complete a recount by machine this Thursday afternoon as the state deadline requires, adding that she might retire after this election. She opined/proffered that disparagement of her carrying out of duties is comparatively inspired by intolerance.

“We will complete the recount … I think we’re on a good schedule and we will finish before the deadline on Thursday,” Brenda Snipes told reporters in the media room.

“It is time to move on, to let someone else … I think I have served the purpose that I came here for, which was to provide a credible election,” she said. “I haven’t finalized that. I’ll just check with my family — they’ll tell me what I’m doing.”

WATCH at: www.thewestsidegazette.com to see Mayor Andrew Gillum addressed community members at New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale on the critical need to come together to protect our democracy and demand that every vote is counted.

The Mayor’s remarks were part of Faith in Florida Action Funds “From Let My People Vote to Count Every Vote” event.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent While many spent Tuesday and early Wednesday celebrating midterm election wins, Colorado celebrated freedom.

With four of the five precincts reporting, slavery in all forms was abolished in the Centennial State.

The Secretary of State’s Office said the amendment to Colorado’s Constitution received 65 percent of the votes already counted.

“The margin is such that there is no doubt,” Lynn Bartels, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, told reporters.

Abolish Slavery Colorado, a group that has crusaded for the abolishment, posted on its Facebook page, “It’s official! Amendment A passes!”

Over 15 state constitutions in the United States permit slavery as a way of legal punishment for those who’ve committed a crime, despite the 13th Amendment being ratified in 1865.

The current and unclear wording in Colorado’s constitution means “slavery and involuntary servitude may not be fully unconstitutional” according to the state’s ACLU chapter executive director Nathan Woodliff-Stanley, via the Atlanta Black Star.

Article II, Section 26 of Colorado’s constitution reads that there “shall never be in this state either slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.”

Voters on Tuesday seized upon the opportunity to change the language.

Going forward, the Constitution will read: “There shall never be in this state either slavery or involuntary servitude.”

Jumoke Emery of Abolish Slavery Coloradotold CNN that voters almost got the amendment to pass two years ago, but blamed the legislators’ terminology for the outcome of the vote.

“I hope that this puts forth the message that our past doesn’t have to be our future, that by and large we as Americans are interested in fixing our mistakes and that there’s hope for our future,” Emery told (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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sive, with Aaron Jones rushing for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Aaron Rodgers played well passing for two touchdowns, 199 yards, completing 19 passes on 28 attempts. Although the Packers gave up two sacks, their offense was still able to score four touchdowns, while their defense held the Dolphins to four field goals. Offensively, the Dolphins were able to get the ball in enemy territory, but the offensive line gave up six sacks.

Brock Osweiler had a pedestrian good game, completing 23 of 37 passesfor 213 yards and an interception. This would’ve been a better game for Osweiler if he added touchdowns to his stats. Many key players on the team are currently injured, five offensive linemen, Wide receivers DeVante Parker, Albert Wil-

Miami Dolphins' Danny Amendola catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (Photo credit AP/Matt Ludtke)

son, Jakeem Grant, running back Kenyan Drake, quarterback Ryan Tannehill, defensive ends William Hayes and Charles Harris, linebacker Chase Allen, and corner back Bobby McCain. With these key injuries it’s an uphill battle no matter who they’re playing, especially when the other team has most of their key players on the field.

With this loss Sunday, the Dolphins are still second in the AFC East. The Patriots also lost Sunday,softening the loss somewhat, though they are still in first place at 7-3. The Dolphins are a completely different team at home than on the road. At home they’re 4-1, but on the road, they are 1-4. The Patriots are undefeated at home (5-0), while they’re 2-3 on the road. After the Dolphins road game against the Colts, they have 3 home games and 2

road games. This 6-game stretch is must wins for the Dolphins if they want to have the best shot at making the playoffs. With this bye week, I believe the Dolphins can rest their bodies and minds and be prepared for the Colts. Head Coach Adam Gase offers his insight on wat needs to change for this potential 6 game win streak. “I think it’s really, for us, it’s get healthy as much as we can. If we can find a way to clean up our red area stuff on offense and eliminate the explosive plays on defense, I know that sounds like a broken record but that’s what this season is about. Can we get those types of things fixed to give ourselves a chance that week to win? It becomes a onegame season.” “There are certain teams that have kind of separated themselves from the rest of the pack; but right now, the only thing that’s really been eliminated for us is an undefeated season. Everything else

is on the table. Other teams are having a lot of the same issues we are and it’s really who can pull it together these last six games and find a way to get in.” Making the playoffs is not out of the question; it can still be done. Back in 2016, the Packers were 4-6 after 10 games and they ran the table to make the playoffs at 10-6.

However if they want a chance at winning, they have to find ways to finish drives and put 6 points on the board.

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By Byler Henry On a cold, wintry Sunday afternoon in Green Bay, the Dolphins could not escape with a victory. At no point in the game could the Dolphins grab a lead nor score a touchdown.

The final score was 31 to 12.

While the Dolphins were kicking field goals, the Packers were scoring touchdowns and you are not going to win putting up 3 points while the opponent is putting up 6.

With this loss, the Dolphins are now a middle of the road team at 5-5. With 10 games down, there are 6 more games left and the Dolphins are not out of the race. They have an upcoming bye week, which they will hopefully use to look at film and correct their mistakes.

The biggest mistake was not being able to score a touchdown, and not able to keep the Packers out of the end zone.

Kenny Stills offers his words on the offensive struggle. “We didn’t finish in the red zone.

We didn’t capitalize on the blocked punt. We have to find a way to score touchdowns that will keep us in the game.” The Dolphins' defense kept the game close at halftime, only being down 14 to 9. The Packers' running game was impres-

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF FORT LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VACANT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 713, 717 & 723 NW 3 STREET IN THE NORTHWEST-PROGRESSO-FLAGLER HEIGHTS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS RFP 12178-199 7KH )RUW /DXGHUGDOH &RPPXQLW\ 5HGHYHORSPHQW $JHQF\ WKH ³FL &5$´ hereby gives public notice pursuant of Section 163.380(3)(a), Florida Statutes (2017) of its intent to dispose of real property within the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area ³13) &5$´ . The real property referred to herein is identified by postal address 713 NW 3 Street, 717 NW 3 Street and 723 NW 3 Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 and is legally described as: Parcel 1 (713 NW 3 Street and 717 NW 3 Street) Lot 28, Block A, of SUBDIVISION FOR FT. LAUDERDALE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT CO. BLOCK 6, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 57, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, together with the South ½ of the vacated alley abutting to the North thereof. Said land situate, lying and being in Broward County, Florida Together With Lot 29 and 30, Block A, of SUBDIVISION OF FT. LAUDERDALE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT CO. BLOCK 6, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 57, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, together with the South ½ of the vacated alley abutting to the North thereof. Said land situate, lying and being in Broward County, Florida

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development agreement with the CRA that may include, but not be limited to restrictions on use and structures, restrictive covenants in order to protect and preserve the integrity, environmental quality and amenities of the development, conditions for conveyance of property by the FL CRA, insurance, indemnification, guarantees for completion of the project and other conditions that are in the best interest of the public and the FL CRA. The FL CRA property will be conveyed in ³$V ,V´ FRQGLWLRQ VXEMHFW RQO\ WR WKH WHUPV DQG FRQGLWLRQV IRU FRQYH\DQFH contained in the development agreement. The FL CRA reserves the right to reject all proposals. The City and the FL CRA reserves the right to waive minor irregularities or variations of the submittal requirements and the RFP process Submission Deadline: December 17, 2018 2:00:00 PM EDT 6HDOHG SURSRVDOV VKDOO EH GHOLYHUHG GXULQJ WKH &LW\œV QRUPDO EXVLQHVV KRXUV LQ D sealed envelope and addressed to the City of Fort Lauderdale Procurement Services Division, 100 N. Andrews Avenue, #619, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (City Hall) no later than the date and time specified, at which time and place the proposals will be publicly opened and the names of the firms will be read. After the deadline, proposals will not be accepted. Firms are responsible for making certain that their proposal is received at the location specified by the due date and time.

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One original and twenty copies plus five electronic (soft) copies (Flash Drive) of your proposal shall be delivered in a sealed package with the RFP number, due and open date, and RFP title clearly marked on the outside by the due date and time (deadline) to the address specified below. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to ensure their proposal is received on or before the date and time stated, in the specified number of copies and in the format stated herein.

City of Fort Lauderdale Procurement Services Division 100 N. Andrews Avenue, #619 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

It is the intent of the CRA to select the proposer who submits a development proposal that: 1) Is in the best interest and in furtherance of the purposes of the Community Redevelopment Plan and is most responsive to the RFP 2) Understands of scope of work and response to scope of work.

3) Demonstrates the financial capacity, and development experience, qualifications and ability best suited to carry out the proposal; 4) Demonstrates quality design, construction and features.

The real property is vacant land with the land use designation of Northwest Regional Activity Center. It is zoned Northwest Regional Activity Center Mixed Use west (NWRAC MUw). The Market Value of the property as of December 5, 2017 is $355,000., based on an appraisal of the property by Callaway & Price, Inc. The FL CRA is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced Proposers or other persons, entities or real estate developers interested in purchasing property from the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (FL CRA) and undertaking the development of the site within the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area (NPF CRA) pursuant to the community redevelopment plan and in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the Request For Proposal ( RFP 12178-199 ) issued by the City of Fort Lauderdale on behalf of the FL CRA. The purpose of this solicitation to further the implementation of the Community Redevelopment Plan for NPF CRA by providing for the conveyance of certain lots owned by the FL CRA to the selected Developer for redevelopment to remove conditions of slum and blight, increase the tax base, enhance the quality of life, improve the aesthetics and useful enjoyment of the redevelopment area, and promote the health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the NPF CRA and the City.

The fundamental goal is to position this area as mixed-use and commercial destination that not only serves the needs of the residents, but also is attractive to the downtown employment base and those that visit the area. Redevelopment sites should help revitalize the once vibrant corridor, highlighting its historical heritage, adding new compatible uses that help create an identifiable sense of place as it fosters housing and/or employment opportunities, improves access, increases the availability of goods and services and helps create an environment the will attract other private investment capital. The FL CRA is seeking proposals that demonstrate creativity addressing neighborhood compatibility, street frontage, pedestrian activity, quality design and quality materials in construction.

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The FL CRA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, either in whole or in part with or without cause, waive any technicalities or irregularities of any proposals, cancel this request for proposals, and to make the award in the best interest of the FL CRA, subject to approval of the FL CRA Board of Commissioners.

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There is no charge to register and download the RFP from BidSync. Proposers are strongly encouraged to read the various vendor Guides and Tutorials available in BidSync well in advance of their intention of submitting a proposal to ensure familiarity with the use of BidSync. The City shall not be responsible for a Proposers inability to submit a Proposal by the end date and time for any reason, including issues arising from the use of BidSync.

Point of Contact For information concerning procedures for responding to this solicitation, contact Procurement Specialist Fausto Vargas at (954) 828-6167 or email at fvargas@fortlauderdale.gov. Such contact shall be for clarification purposes only. For information concerning technical specifications, please utilize the question / answer feature provided by BidSync at www.bidsync.com. Questions of a material nature must be received prior to the cut-off date specified in the RFP Schedule. Material changes, if any, to the scope of services or bidding procedures will only be transmitted by written addendum. (See addendum section of BidSync Site). Contractors please note: Proposals shall be submitted as stated in PART IV Âą Submittal Requirements. No part of your proposal can be submitted via FAX. No variation in price or conditions shall be permitted based upon a claim of ignorance. Submission of a proposal will be considered evidence that the Contractor has familiarized themselves with the nature and extent of the work, and the equipment, materials, and labor required. The entire proposal must be submitted in accordance with all specifications contained in this solicitation.

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Jefferson County, Alabama Elects its First Black Sheriff

SHERIFF HALE

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent There’s a new sheriff in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Democrat Mark Pettway defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Hale, making Pettway the first African American sheriff in the county whose largest city is Birmingaham.

“We have a plan to fight crime and to make sure the cities are safe,” Pettway said after receiving a concession call from Hale.

Pettway won more than 52

percent of the vote, according to unofficial tallies on Tuesday.

In addition to his many supporters, Pettway credited for his historic victory to the help of the Purpose P.R. Firm in Alabama and its head, Andrew Wyatt, who helped spread Pettway’s message of freedom, justice, equality and inclusion and the importance of Jefferson County in the Civil Rights Era. Pettway also said he was grateful to the National Newspaper Publishers Association, whose member papers didn’t shy away from carrying his message.

“Thank you,” Wyatt said to

the Black Press on behalf of Pettway.

The history of Jefferson County, particularly Birmingham, is unmistakable as the flashpoint of the Civil Rights Movement where the city saw much bloodshed and strife as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others fought for freedom, justice and equality.

The Birmingham historical society notes that the city today offers a “sobering and reflective experience for anyone interested in this important era of American history.”

Until last year, the sheriff’s department was under a federal

consent decree because of its unfair hiring and promotion practices and Pettway, a longtime sergeant, said he’d seen a lot of discrimination and other problems during his 18-year tenure in the department.

The consent decree was issued as part of a 1970s-era consolidated lawsuit that alleged the County, City of Birmingham, Sheriff’s Department, and the Personnel Board of Jefferson County discriminated against Blacks and women in their hiring and promotions.

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Mark Pettway unseats longtime Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale, making him the first African American to hold this position.

Does racism have an Union demands investigation into VA Official impact on health? “…emotional and physical trauma for more than 400 years affect the well-being and outlook of Blacks every day. Day-to-day urban life, gentrification and uncertainty of the future cause stress, anxiety, depression and mental disorders, some of which never get treated.”

who displayed painting of KKK Leader

By Leo Shane III WASHINGTON, DC (BlackNews.com) — Union officials are calling for a full investigation into a senior Veterans Affairs official who prominently displayed a picture of a Ku Klux Klan leader in his office, accusing department leadership of ignoring the problematic behavior.

“The prominent display of images of Confederate leaders in the workplace is never acceptable,” said J. David Cox Sr., national president of the Ameri-

StaceyAbrams: (Cont'd from FP)

By K. Barrett Bilali, Miami Times Racism in the health care system continues to confound but a few researchers are taking a historic look and holistic approach to addressing racism’s effect on Black and poor communities.

One researcher is using his foundation-funded fellowships to dive into the barriers to good health in the Black community, namely Overtown, Florida. Another joined an organization that looks for ways to keep historically racist practices out of today’s health care system.

“Look at the health disparities in our communities,” said Daniel Gibson, regional vice president of the Allegheny Franciscan Ministries, a nonprofit Catholic organization, which works with partners to support life skills, training and economic development in urban neighborhoods.

“Life expectancy of a resident of Overtown is 16 years less than a resident in Brickell, [Florida]” said Gibson. “And they are less than a mile away from each other.” He said the average life expectancy in Brickell is 79, while Overtown residents die on average at 63 years of age.

Gibson participates in a three-year fellowship program, which addresses equity, diversity and inclusion in the health care industry. He is one of 40 leaders nationwide participating in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program called Leadership for Better Health.

The foundation seeks to build a “Culture of Health” and draws participants from the medical professions, social scientists, urban planners, and others to develop leaders who will strive

to make American communities healthier.

Gibson’s work in Overtown was the reason he was chosen to participate in this expansive study of how health is impacted by a number of social and economic factors.

His organization has been working and coordinating efforts to improve the lives of Overtown residents and has allocated $2.7 million for its Common Good Initiative to assist in community and human development programs.

“Our goal is to make Overtown a safe and healthy place to live,” said Gibson.

‘So Much Trauma’ Gibson said that many youth and families who are living in urban corridors experience a high rate of poverty.

He said these environments lead to cases of depression, drug addiction and social malaise.

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NOVEMBER IS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH!

campaign staffers said during a media call.

Little by little, the numbers have gotten better for Abrams.

Less than 63,000 votes separated the two as of Thursday morning.

If provisional and absentee ballots yield another 25,700 votes for Abrams, it would force a runoff. There would be an automatic recount if those ballots yield another 23,800 votes for the Abrams, who’s still clinging to hope that she’ll become the nation’s first Black female governor.

Kemp, however, claims there aren’t any votes left to count.

He said there are about 22,000 provisional and around 3,000 mail-in ballots outstanding. So, even if Abrams got every single one of those votes, she still wouldn’t have enough.

Abrams’ team shot back that there’s no data or proof offered to back Kemp’s numbers and the Secretary of State’s Office could not be trusted because it’s run by Kemp who has allegedly used various voter suppression methods to halt Abrams’ upstart bid.

“Georgia voters are supposed to take the Secretary of State’s statement as face value and we reject that,” Abrams’ campaign manager told reporters. “They deserve these votes to be counted before (Kemp) crowns himself winner.”

The state chapter of the NAACP filed a pair of lawsuits claiming that students at Spelman College and Morehouse College were improperly forced to vote with a provisional ballot – or dissuaded from voting at all – because their names didn’t show up on voter registration lists.

And the second, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, seeks to preserve the right for voters in the Pittman Park Recreation Center area to cast ballots.

That was the precinct where massive lines formed because of too few polling machines.

Even after five additional voting devices were delivered, some people waited four hours at the Atlanta site.

Meanwhile, Gun control advocate Lucy McBath won her race for Congress in Georgia’s long-red 6th District on Thursday toppling GOP incumbent Karen Handel in an unexpected victory.

On Wednesday midday, McBath declared victory in the very tight race, reported the Atlanta Journal Constitution, though Handel didn’t concede until Thursday morning.

McBath’s victory in the suburban Atlanta district, long a Republican stronghold, could be seen as a turning point for Democrats seeking to change

can Federation of Government Employees. “The actions of this official cross the line, and we’re calling on the VA to get to the bottom of what’s going on within their leadership at this facility.”

On Tuesday, the Washington Post reported that David Thomas Sr., deputy executive director of VA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, had a picture of Nathan Bedford Forrest - a Confederate general who became the white supremacist group’s first grand wizard - displayed in his office for years. the state from red to purple, according to the Huffington Post.

McBath’s district, much like the rest of Georgia, has grown increasingly diverse in recent years, with more people of color, and likely Democrats, moving in.

“I knew that I could no longer sit on the sidelines,” McBath wrote on her campaign site, “while the politicians in the pocket of the gun manufacturing lobby decide the future of our gun laws.”

Union officials want a full investigation into a senior department leader who prominently displayed this painting of a Ku Klux Klan leader in his office.

The picture was removed this week after the newspaper confronted Thomas about racial background of the portrait.

Thomas claimed no real knowledge of Forrest’ background, saying he displayed the painting because “it was just a beautiful print that I had purchased, and I thought it was very nice.”

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Crystal Chanel is On the Scene with Audrey Aaron for Press Release Marketing

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Chanel and Aaron Election Day was less than a week ago, and the dust still hasn’t quite settled. I don’t recall in my lifetime such an energy around mid-term elections. Specifically, regarding the gubernatorial race, support for minority candidates was high and widespread, with Mayor Andrew Gillum of Tallahassee, Fla. as the democratic hopeful for Florida’s coveted Governor’s Mansion. And even now, just days after the official last day to vote, results are still “too close to call”. Even after Gillum’s concession speech on the night of November 6 th, things remain too close to call.

I’ve learned, and continue to learn with each new experience, that you must be careful not to give up too soon. Even when things appear to be moving in a certain direction, or leaning towards a certain outcome, it’s not over until it’s over. I often wonder how many situations I walked away from too soon, or

Sonia Henry Robinson, Andrew Gillum, Pamela and Dorenda Henry. how many dreams and opportunities didn’t turn out the way I’d hoped simply because I decided to stop believing.

The word “hope” is such a heavy concept, described by President Obama as audacious, bold and fearless, specifically, “The Audacity of Hope”. He was, on to something, because the

change we need is going to take a hope that doesn’t waver because of the threat of an unfavorable outcome. Based on this, for those of us who live by hope and faith, many of life’s circumstances will be too close to call in the moment. That’s when hope and faith have to override feelings, negative

reports and the urge to throw in the towel a little too soon.

Here’s the thing: The close calls and almost wins bring out more emotion than the landslides and the blowouts. Rather than stretch your faith, it often seems easier to end things on your own terms. But here is another thing: Almost making

it proves that you have what it takes to, make it. And here’s a third thing: With so many neck and neck races, and so many red states turning purple, I remain hopeful that, just maybe, our nation’s citizens are becoming more united and aligned. President Obama insisted during a campaign just a few years ago, “We are not as divided as our politics suggest.

I still believe that we have more in common than the pundits tell us,” and I agree.

Post-Obama America, there’s such a hope and expectation for change. Thanks to Obama, we have the audacity to hope. Yes, we want and need representation, and we’ll keep fighting for it, but as we wait for things to get better, we must commit to being better, no matter what is happening in politics.

To Mayor Andrew Gillum: Take in this moment for all it’s worth. No matter what title you walk away with, redefine what it means to win. Play the hand you were dealt like it’s the one you wanted and keep bringing it home.

To those who support Mayor Gillum, his agenda, and his efforts: Don’t stop supporting because of one outcome.

Don’t stop believing and hoping for change… especially when it’s too close to call.

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