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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson’s Statement on Kamilah Campbell’s SAT Score Challenge

Cyntoia Brown, in prison for murder, is

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By Bill Chappell KAMILAH CAMPBELL (Photo by Ron Lyons)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement in response to the College Board: “As a mother and a former educator, I was extremely disappointed to learn that Kamilah Campbell’s SAT score is being challenged after she showed marked improvement in the second exam. It is my understanding that the first test that she took was a practice round for which she had not prepared.

Before taking the second test, however, she spent a significant amount of time studying and took an SAT prep course.

Her hard work and diligence paid off and she increased her score by about 300 points.

“The College Board, however, is challenging her score and has suggested that Kamilah may have cheated. It claims to “celebrate when students work hard and improve their scores on the SAT,” yet instead of celebrating Kamilah, it is creating a perception that perhaps she’s done something wrong, which is preventing her from pursuing scholarship opportunities.

“I fully intend to look into this matter, but I am very concerned that this incident may send the wrong message to young people, especially those who need more incentive and support than Kamilah to push themselves to excel in school and pursue higher education.”

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has granted executive clemency to Cyntoia Brown, who has been serving a life sentence for a murder she committed when she was 16 years old. Brown’s cause was championed by a number of celebrities, including Rihanna.

Brown’s supporters have said she acted in self-defense when she killed a man who had paid to have sex with her, describing her as a victim of human trafficking who was preyed upon when she was homeless. They also say Brown has remade herself while in prison — and on Monday, Haslam agreed.

Calling it “a tragic and

complex case,” Haslam said that Brown “committed, by her own admission, a horrific crime at the age of 16.”

“Yet, imposing a life sentence on a juvenile that would require her to serve at least 51 years before even being eligible for parole consideration is too harsh,” Haslam said, “especially in light of the extraordinary steps Ms. Brown has taken to rebuild her life. Transformation should be accompanied by hope. So, I am commuting Ms. Brown’s sentence, subject to certain conditions.”

Those conditions include Brown being released on parole — and a promise that she won’t violate any state or federal laws. She (Cont’d on page 2)

This Organization, Ran by 6 Black Men, Has Donated More Than 30,000 Books to Children Worldwide -- But They Need More Volunteers and Financial Support

Founders of B.L.A.C.K. 2 Life distributing free books to children

NATIONWIDE (BlackNews.com) -- B.L.A.C.K. 2 Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower Black Men to strengthen underserved communities through education and inspiration. The organization sponsors activities that promote childhood literacy, mentorship, scholarship promotion, community service initiatives and charitable giving. The acronym B.L.A.C.K. stands for Bringing Love And Conscious Knowledge 2 Life. B.L.A.C.K. 2 Life or B2L recruits Black Men worldwide to host free book drives for children and to interact positively within the communities they live in and serve.

As black men, they plan to galvanize our communities to combat the oftenoverlooked impact that illiteracy has on mass incarceration and the criminal justice system within our communities.

B.L.A.C.K. 2 Life has worked tirelessly this past year enacting their mission across the globe, but they need more volunteers and financial support. Since the organization’s founding in 2017, B2L has given out over 30,000 free books to children in 18 cities in 14 states. Some highlights from this year include two (2) National Book Giveaways that took place on April 14, 2018 and September 29,

2018. B2L has also partnered with countless organizations to distribute books at local events nationwide. On August 4, 2018, B2L collaborated internationally with the Trinidadian based non-profit organization Golden Spoon and passed out just under 1000 free books to children at the Emancipation Day Celebration in Trinidad and Tobago.

Their most recent promotion, #100BlackMenRead, was held on November 27, 2018. This day celebrated #GivingTuesday, which marks the beginning of the charitable giving season worldwide.

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Couple Launches Black-Owned Restaurant in Alabama That Allows Customers to Pay What They Can Lisa Thomas-McMillan and her husband, Freddie, take on the hunger problem with a new restaurant concept that they call a pay-as-you-can eatery.

BREWTON, AL (BlackNews.com) -- Lisa ThomasMcMillan and her husband Freddie have just opened a new type of restaurant in Escambia County that feeds people whether they have any money or not. It was 1995 and Lisa was a cashier at a local Walmart. One of her customers had no money to buy the groceries she needed. After speaking with the lady for a few minutes, she realized there were many others who were in the same boat.

Right then, Lisa began a ministry that would eventually become the Drexel & Honeybee’s Restaurant.

The couple went on to feed thousands of hungry people over the years from veterans to college students.

“People ask us all the time, ‘Why do you do it?’”

Lisa says. “I can honestly say - it’s because God led us here.”

The couple visited the local campus of Jefferson Davis Community College. There Lisa noticed two students gathering up change to buy food from vending machines. That’s when she realized that there were probably lots of hungry college students on campus.

It wasn’t long till they were serving delicious Sundaystyle meals for students. All they asked in return?

Donations from those who could give.

For the next 10 years, they used community donations to stock the kitchen’s pantry, often (Cont’d on page 10)

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“but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,” 1 Corinthians 1:27 (NASB)

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. Happy New Year everybody!

I realized while I was doing some outside cooking that I truly enjoy finding messages in everyday things such as smoking a turkey.

Once again as the Word says, God will choose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise and boy oh boy was I fooled.

With all of the preparation from the brining to the selection of seasonings and the different kinds of wood right down to the positioning of the turkey over the smoke I thought I had it right.

To tell the truth, I was way out of my league and should have known after my previous attempts without taking advice. I been told at certain times and concerning manly things especially ‘outdoor cooking’, “you can ask me anything, but you can’t tell me nothing.”

I’m kinda certain now that maybe I should start paying attention, “bah humbug!”

Do you know something - I found a New Year’s message in a turkey.

Yeah, I think I can cook pretty good on the outside.

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California Congresswoman Maxine Waters Makes History: First Black, First Woman to Chair House Financial Services Committee

By Charlene Crowell

As 2019 begins, there is also a new Congress with leadership in the House of Representatives that makes history for people of color and women alike.

Long-time California Representative Nancy Pelosi returns as Speaker of the House – the first time in 50 years that a Member of Congress has achieved this feat. On a gender note, Speaker Pelosi becomes the most powerful woman on Capitol Hill and the only female in the nation’s history to do so.

There’s also another key woman and legislator that is making history. Congresswoman Maxine Waters is now the first Black and the first woman to chair the powerful House Financial Services Committee.

Having served on this committee since 1995, and its Ranking Member in the previous Congress, Waters will set the committee’s agenda in key areas affecting the economy, banking, housing, insurance and

securities.

The House Financial Services Committee oversees the activities and responsibilities for major financial regulators, agencies, and the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve.

These agencies include but are not limited to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation – that insures monies in depository institutions, as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission that is charged with maintaining fair and efficient investment markets.

In other words, the fiery and bold Black lawmaker who earned a reputation for challenging Wall Street and major lenders during the housing crisis will now set the direction for a range of financial players, regulators, and institutions. From monetary policy to the production and distribution of currency, and expanding financial access to affordable housing options, a progressive and principled

committee chair is running the show.

She is also expected to set standards of performance that level the financial playing field and hold lenders accountable when they take advantage of consumers or discriminate in their lending.

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Joint Center Commends the U.S. Senate for Confirming the Nomination of Geoffrey Starks to the Federal Communications Commission WASHINGTON –The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies commended the U.S. Senate for confirming Geoffrey Starks as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. Starks was confirmed by a unanimous vote.

“Commissioner Starks has a proven track record as both an exceptional attorney and a tireless advocate for the inclusion of all Americans,” said Joint Center President Spencer Overton.

“As the Joint Center grapples with the implications of the future of work, AI, and data privacy on Black communities, we look to leaders like Commissioner Starks to develop policies to help reduce the digital divide, address other key disparities, and expand opportunity.

Commissioner Starks’s confirmation ensures that a diverse voice remains in one of our nation’s most important institutions - the FCC. We thank the Senate for confirming Commissioner Starks, and we are especially appreciative of the efforts of Leader Schumer.”

Last year, the Joint Center sent letters to the U.S. Senate in support of Starks. In February 2018, the Joint Center recommended the nomination of Starks in a letter to Leader Chuck Schumer. Then, after Starks’s nomination in June 2018, the Joint Center urged the U.S. Senate to swiftly (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

Karen Bass Sworn in as Chair Of Congressional Black Caucus WASHINGTON -- Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), was sworn in as the 26th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), which grew to a historic 55 Members.

During the 116th Congress, five of those Members will chair full House Committees and 28 will chair House Subcommittees.

Since its establishment in 1971, the CBC has been

committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. As part of this commitment, the CBC has fought to address critical

issues such as voting rights, criminal justice reform, and equal access to quality education.

Rep. Bass delivered the below remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s swearing-in ceremony:

“Good morning everyone!

Today is a glorious day! Not just for the CBC because we are 55 members strong! But today is a glorious day for our country! Today marks the beginning of a course correction---correcting the trauma we have all

experienced on a daily basis for the last two years!

First and foremost, I’d like to thank my family and friends who traveled all the way from California to be here with me.

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Cyntoia Brown, Granted Clemency from Front Page can leave prison on Aug. 7, and Haslam said she will need to complete “re-entry programming” to help her reintegrate into the community.

Brown, 30, is currently incarcerated at the Tennessee Prison for Women. She has said a pimp named “Kut Throat” forced her into prostitution and that this is what eventually led her to kill 43-year-old Nashville real estate agent Johnny Allen in 2004. Allen had taken Brown to his house after picking her up at a restaurant.

Brown has already served 15 years in prison; she wouldn’t have been eligible for parole until she had served at least 36 more years, as member station Nashville Public Radio reports. Now, if all goes as planned, she will be on parole for the next 10 years instead of in prison.

In a statement released by her attorneys, Brown said, “Thank you, Governor Haslam, for your act of mercy in giving me a second chance. I will do everything I can to justify your faith in me.”

She also thanked “those at the Tennessee Department of Corrections who saw something in me worth salvaging,” as well as educators from Lipscomb University, whom she credited with “opening up a whole new world for me.”

“I have one course left to finish my Bachelor’s degree, which I will complete in May 2019,” Brown said.

Thanking her supporters for prayer and encouragement, Brown said, “Thank you to my family for being a backbone these past 14 years.”

“With God’s help, I am committed to live the rest of my life helping others, especially young people,” she added. “My hope is to help other young girls avoid ending up where I have been.”

The high-profile attention to Brown’s case has also put renewed focus “on how the criminal justice system treats child victims of sex trafficking who commit crimes,” as NPR’s Samantha Raphelson has reported. “Each year, more than 1,000 children are arrested for prostitution in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.”

Advocates have called for cases such as Brown’s to be reconsidered under “safe harbor” laws that provide more protections for minors who were the victims of trafficking. As he set Brown’s freedom in motion, Tennessee’s governor acknowledged that more changes are needed.

“While we have spent a considerable amount of time studying and implementing sentencing and criminal justice reform in our state, there is more work to be done,” Haslam said as he announced his clemency decision. “I am hopeful serious consideration of additional reforms will continue, especially with respect to the sentencing of juveniles.”

A M E S S A GE F ROM OU R PU BL IS H E R fro m the F ro nt Pa g e

After all, I roast pigs and I fry turkeys and I even clean fish as well as making a darn good “Mrs. Essie’s catfish stew.” However, this time I found a lifelong lesson in the smoking of a turkey.

Smoking a turkey can be fun and exciting and the taste can be award winning.

After about 10 hours of devoted love to smoking that darn bird, I opened the smoker and gazed upon this beautiful pecan- tan luscious 30-pound bird with juices seeping from its breast. Oh boy, was I in for a surprise.

Just when I thought I had it all together and had prepared this turkey all by myself without any help from anybody, it hit me: Even when you think you are the best and you know everything ,it is certainly revealed at a moment’s notice when you’re really, truly dependent on your skills-bam! It slams you like a Samurai wrestler.

That turkey looked good and inviting, fit for a King to feast on; however, it was jacked up.

Lessons learned: seek ye wise counsel and “pride comes before the fall” concerning my situation.

That means to me that I allowed my arrogance to dictate an act unjustified because of the rehearsal of being prideful in the wrong way. The one who feeds himself with too much pride could “tumble” from the place of humility.

I am guilty of all the above and it was because of a turkey that I now know who the real turkey is-me.

To Tell the Truth, a popular game show during the middle 1950s through the late 60s, was a show that associated real characters against impersonators while a panel of four celebrities determined who was real and who was not. The participants had to try and sucker the celebrities into

believing the two impostors were the real ones. When everyone had voted, the host would ask, “Will the real character please stand up?”

The real person would then stand.

If it was asked of me and the smoke turkey, “Will the real character please stand up?” I guess I would have to stand.

Whatever it takes for us not to go throughout this year being a real turkey-do it!

Dear God, in the name of Jesus I ask that however You teach us the lessons You want us to learn, allow us to find them and use them to uplift Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

LIFE IS A NEVERENDING CLASSROOM WHERE LESSONS ARE LEARNED

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Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” Will Soon be a Classroom Curriculum for Young Black Girls From BlackNews.com NATIONWIDE -- Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s book Becoming, which sold over 1.4 million copies in its first week of release, has inspired many Black women all over the world. Having been inspired by the book herself, Lauren Christine Mims, a former assistant director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans, chose Becoming to be a curriculum for Black girls to enhance their learning and development.

Lauren Christine Mims, who will soon earn her Ph.D. of Educational Psychology from the University of Virginia, is just one of the many who have been captivated by Obama’s bestselling memoir.

“Reading Becoming was like sitting on the couch with your best friend and having one of those soulful conversations about life,” Mims told Black Enterprise. “Reading about how Michelle Obama felt unchallenged in elementary school, teased for the way she spoke, and noticed a difference in how she was perceived during adolescence was affirming.”

Upon reading it, Mims realized the impact the book could be able to give on Black girls who were striving to find their place in the challenging world. Along with her doctoral research about young, Black girls in school, she decided to turn Becoming into a curriculum to further Black girls’ learning and development.

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Black community leader receives top honors from foundation started by former President George H.W. Bush

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Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone Inc., calls day “a moment I will never forget.”

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA (BlackNews.com) -Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, founder of the Be Someone youth mentoring program, was named a “Points of Light” recipient and invited with other honorees to attend the Dec. 5 farewell ceremony following President George H.W. Bush’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

The award, founded

by President Bush and established during his presidency, is given daily by the Points of Light organization which is recognized worldwide for its dedication to volunteer service and recognizing extraordinary volunteers who are donating their time and talent to better their communities.

President Bush died on Nov. 30 in Houston at age 94.

His wife of 73 years, Barbara,

Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone, teaching children how to play chess. passed away in April. The farewell ceremony was held at Andrews Air Force Base following the funeral for the nation’s 41st president.

Hudson and other Points of Light honorees paid their respects there.

Hudson said the organization designated Dec. 5 as his “Points of Light” Day. He became the 6,408 Points of Light honorees

with the recognition and was pinned during a ceremony conducted at Andrews before the President’s final Washington departure The DeKalb County resident said he also will receive a certificate that was signed by President George H.W. Bush.

Hudson explained, “In what was purely a coincidence, I was named the 6,408th recipient of The

Daily Points of Light Award on Dec. 5. To be given that high distinction on the day of President Bush’s funeral is without question one of my career highlights. Only one person is recognized with this award daily, and it just so happened I was the person named on this historic day.”

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Zeta Rho Omega Chapter Partners with Florida Voter Mobilization Project to GOTV

By Odessa Bennett FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Florida Voter Mobilization Project (FVMP) is a 501 (C)3 organization whose purpose is to mobilize the voters of Broward County to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) and to educate them on the issues on the ballot. Zeta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and chapter President, Soror Jeannie B. Floyd, agreed to partner with this organization to assist in achieving this goal as their mission is a major focus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The FVMP held numerous phone banking sessions for months leading up to the Primary Election held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 and the General Election held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Members of Zeta Rho Omega volunteered to make calls to voters,

informing them of the various methods of voting such as Absentee Ballots, Early Voting locations, and voting on Election Day. During this period, approximately forty Zeta Rho Omega members participated in phone banking sessions in partnership with the FVMP organization. The members were also able to answer the call from our International President, Dr. Glenda Glover, to sponsor an ALL VOTE activity during the week of September 22-29, 2018. Dr. Rosalind Osgood, our 2nd Vice President, organized a schedule for members to sign-up during the ALL VOTE and FMVP dates by volunteering to make calls.

Our efforts, in conjunction with the FVMP proved to be very successful in generating one of the most exciting voters turn-outs since the 2016 Elections!

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – From left to right: Andrew Arana, Givens Cherilus and Clive Campbell, engineers with Florida Power & Light Company, (FPL) help budding engineers put the finishing touches on handmade electric generators as part of the SECME generator build event with additional volunteers from FPL’s African-American Professional Employees Group at St. Thomas University. The program provides opportunities for Miami-Dade County students to advance their Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) skills. More than 100 students took part in the event.

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Political Opportunity

Impeachment or Indictment?

By Lucius Gantt Happy Holidays to all of us that survived a crazy 2016. The world was crazy, the country was crazy, our communities were crazy and so-called national and world leaders were acting pretty much insane!

But that’s not what I’m writing about this week. Most columnists will be parroting other columnists that opine about who lived, who died, who laughed, who cried, who promised and who lied!

Not The Gantt Report! We have opportunities that came as a result of what happened to us in 2018 so let’s talk about that.

If you think 2018 elections were important, the next big election will be far more crucial.

In 2020, a new U.S. Census will be taken and every state will use America’s Census results to reapportion political districts.

The good thing is both of America’s major political parties need your cooperation to accomplish their political goals.

The GOP knows if they win in 2020 and gerrymander the state and national political districts to put most Black voters in “Black districts”, white Republicans will defeat many white Democrats in predominately white race.

Democrats know if they can make a lot of districts 25% or 30% Black (instead of 80% or 90%), Democrats will beat any Republican opponent by getting nearly all Black votes cast.

You and people like you will be the deciding factors in the upcoming very important elections.

Wake up! Democrats and Republicans are at work right now planning strategies, preparing and hiring staffs and raising and spending millions and millions of dollars to pay for 2020 victories.

In 2020 there will be more Black candidates, more women candidates and more progressive candidates. And, a new breed of political consultants will be needed to provide political services to the people seeking election to public office.

At least 20 Democrats will probably be running for President. Will they hire you or your company? Time will tell.

I know this. Right now The GOP is reaching out to Black businesses, vendors and political professionals.

Maybe they want you on their team or perhaps they want to retain the most qualified Blacks to keep them from working for Democratic opponents.

Black businesses don’t care who their

Black Media Needs to do their Jobs Raynard Jackson is founder and chairman of Black Americans for a Better Future (BAFBF), a federally registered 527 Super PAC established to get more Blacks involved in the Republican Party.

As I reflected on the year in politics from 2018, it dawned on me that the most under reported story of last year was the Black vote; and not for the reasons you might think.

According to Pew Research, “Blacks voted [in the 2018 elections] overwhelmingly (90%) for the Democratic candidate, including comparable shares of Black men (88%) and black women (92%).

It is a well-known axiom in politics that a Democrat candidate MUST get north of 90% of the Black vote to win an election, especially in a state-wide race. Anything less, that Democrat candidate risks losing his race.

Similarly, if a Republican gets north of 15% of the Black vote, he has a great chance of winning his election.

This is why I find it so bizarre that the Republican Party REFUSES to spend the time, money and effort to engage with the Black community in any meaningful, sustained way. More about this in a future column.

The Black vote was particularly decisive in three (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

By Rachel Johnson We got 99 problems in low income housing and access to low income housing is #1! Low income families can tell you better about the hardships of locating decent housing that is within their low wages earned or even the fixed incomes for the seniors, veterans, disabled and the retired.

You would think the payment standards would match the average low income wages of tenant family households.

Multifamily Project Based Section 8 and public housing units are rampant and stagnant with unsafe and unsanitary

conditions, and tenants consider this the norm.

Becoming a Tenant Council or Resident Advisory Board controlled

by Residents are supposed to be welcomed and sometimes comes with funding allocated

by HUD but the powers that be are not quick to release of course, skeptical of their legitimacy, so they say. And when Tenants exercise their rights it is shameful to see the Housing Authorities and Owner Management agents use their power to resist when they deem necessary for whatever reasons(s) they see fit, unrighteous or not and it most times will result in the violation of the resident rights and end in loss of their housing.

To add some Residents are at fault sometimes but the opportunity to due process is taken away due to their inability to hear and communicate concerns for remedy purposes to prevent the need for representation on the matter in court.

HUD enforcement on Landlords to cure is always

Will 2019 Turn Into A Dysfunctional Mess Under President Trump?

By Roger Caldwell

By Raynard Jackson, NNPA Newswire Contributor

You do know we are in a low income housing crisis RIGHT?!!

political clients and customers are. They mainly want to generate revenue to pay bills and hire Black employees.

Black business owners want to get paid!

The so-called blue wave with so many Democratic victories should also mean the hiring of more Black lobbyists in state and national government.

Point is, now is the time for qualified Blacks with historical political successes to get at that political dollar. Don’t listen to political Sambos and Jezebels that tell you to trust us, vote for who we tell you to, don’t worry about getting paid and shut up and dribble!

If there are Blacks that are qualified to be Presidents and Governors, there are Blacks qualified to work in decision making positions in state and federal governments and on state and national campaigns!

Even the dumbest President in history knows the 2020 race for political victory begins in 2019.

Be smart, be ready and get paid for your election help just like women, gays, Hispanics, conservatives and everybody else does!

Take advantage of your political strengths and opportunities!

slow but Landlord evictions are quick with devastating consequences to families.

The cycle from being housed to displacement and homelessness renders to a budget that is wasted.

Low income housing tax credits (LIHTC) are intended to allow an increase of affordable housing but the low percentage of low income families that reside on these tax credit properties screams advantageous developers whose higher percentages caters to the families of much higher incomes, not even close to the poverty levels.

Yea, there are LIHTC that make it to these families and are appreciated much but please notice the name, Low income housing tax credits, well is it not supposed to do more for the low income people than it does for the so called low income housing providers?

I’m just asking… New HUD Housing programs like Rental Assistance Demonstration aka RAD is privatizing public housing.

Approval for RAD starts with

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As America celebrates the New Year, the federal government is experiencing a partial shutdown for 16 days at the writing of this article. The partial shutdown could be resolved in the next week or the next day, but there is a standoff, and our leadership must compromise.

“As we stare into the coming abyss of 2019, we should try to be calm. A wildly fluctuating stock market, global trade wars, economic collapse, threats of nuclear war, brewing terrorism. Continuing investigations of the Trump campaign, calls for impeachment, political stalemate between Republicans and Democrats, increased hostility and shrill accusations positioning candidates for the 2020 election, dysfunctional government , the loss of American prestige in the world, and catastrophe everywhere,” says opinioned writer Grady Means of the Hill.

This is an accurate assessment of America on many different levels, but somewhere in this dark analysis of our country, there is always hope and faith. It does not matter how hard yesterday was; tomorrow will be a new amazing day with unrealized possibilities and opportunities.

As Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats in the House take over the leadership of committees, Democracy is alive and well. Nancy Pelosi is the only woman to be elected House Speaker from 2007 to 2011, and re-elected to the post last week, as the Democrats took control of the House, after eight years in the minority.

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A More Diverse Congress, a More Perfect Union?

By Julianne Malveaux The 116th Congress, sworn in on January 3, is the most diverse our nation has ever seen. There are more women – 102 – than ever before. More members of the Congressional Black Caucus – 55 – than ever before. Indeed, a former Congressional Black Caucus intern, Lauren Underwood (D-IL), is part of the incoming first-year class. At 32, she is the youngest Black woman to serve.

This Congress includes the first Native American woman, two Muslim women, openly gay representatives, and others. Much of this diversity was displayed at the ceremonial swearing-in of the Congressional Black Caucus, an inspirational event that preceded the official swearing-in on Capitol Hill. There, as I listened to speeches by the top Congressional Democrats – incoming speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA), incoming Majority leader Steny Hoyer (MD), and incoming Whip James Clyburn (SC), I was awash in hope and optimism. These leaders, along with outgoing Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond (LA) and incoming Chair Karen Bass (CA) spoke of challenge, struggle, and optimism (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

By Nicole Nutting and Don Valentine She Said: Hallelujah Don, things are looking up! Now that the Democrats have control of the House, the time is near for our fake president to face the consequences of his behavior. What’s your best guess, impeachment or indictment?

He Said: Nicole, I hate to reveal that Santa does not exist. I am sorry there never was a “Tooth Fairy”.

Impeachment will be as likely as seeing a unicorn.

The paradigm for impeachment, as set out in the constitution, is that Congress votes on evidence of “High Crimes and Misdemeanors”.

For our readers who did not go to law school this is an ambiguous standard.

A Democratic Congress might vote for a Trump impeachment based on what fires are revealed behind the “smoke” we are seeing.

Here, Nicole, is where “the rubber meets the road”. The Senate gets to have a trial and vote on the Congress’s disposition to remove the President. The current Senate has too many Republican seats for that outcome. Go buy a “scratch off” ticket!

She Said: My preference would be to see a criminal indictment. Better minds than my own are questioning the legitimacy of the Dept. of Justice guideline which states that a sitting president cannot be indicted. If the criminal behavior itself is what propelled Trump into office, then he shouldn’t be protected by the privileges of that office. Our founding fathers must be spinning in their graves!

He Said: The speed bump with an indictment of President Trump is jurisprudence precedent.

Personally, I find that contrary to the foundation of our democracy. Lord, please help us if our president turns out to be above the law.

She Said: NO ONE should be above the law, and national leaders need be held to the highest standards. It is a delicious irony that our newly elected women and minorities will be instrumental in bringing down this incompetent president.

Humans R Us because

Newspapers R Us

By Melissa Martin North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica.

Humans live, work, and play on the 7 continents. Humans sail the seas. Humans fly the skies. And humans read online newspapers.

“The newspaper is a greater treasure to the people than uncounted millions of gold,” declared Henry Ward Beecher.

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THE RIGHT SIZE

WELCOME TO WHY MIRAMAR? OUR MONTHLY SERIES EXPLORING THE HISTORY CURRENT DAY AND FUTURE VISION OF THE CITY OF MIRAMAR ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY

METROPOLITAN-SIZED ADVANTAGES” QUAINT HOMETOWN FEELING Miramar boasts a city rich in history, diversity and culture, with all of the advantages of a major metropolitan area, but on a very live-able and human scale. Residents are a testament to our proud multi-cultural and multi-ethnic diversity. Visitors from around the world enjoy our Class A entertainment and amenities of the city and its surrounds. Businesses abound-- both big and small, from the Fortune 500 to the more intimate; providing retail, entertainment, needs and services for the community and general population. Our thriving arts scene, countless parks and activities, special youth enrichment programs and beautiful places to live make Miramar a vibrant, year-round destination for residents and visitors alike. The city’s 40 beautiful parks provide indoor and outdoor sporting and event opportunities— from rental pavilions for business engagements and special occasions to a covered amphitheater with an up to 5,000 seat capacity at the lush, 172-acre Miramar Regional Park. Whether a spectator at a sporting event, enjoying a stroll or leisurely bike ride, or simply taking in the fresh air, our vast open green spaces are ready for enjoyment.

Wide boulevards lined with royal palms. Big skies, big smiles and an unbridled enthusiasm for opportunity and growth. This is Miramar... A vibrant, richly diverse and forward-thinking place to live, work, play and prosper. Positioned at the crossroads of one of the world’s premier centers of trade and commerce, our city is a gateway to Southeast Florida, the Caribbean and beyond. And because we’re uniquely positioned between two major metropolitan areas and within a 20 minute drive from the Fort Lauderdale and Miami— international airports and seaports, there is optimal accessibility to state-of-the-art transportation hubs, a multifaceted economic engine and a regional consumer population of over 5 million residents.

Highly rated schools, award-winning city services and beautiful places to live are just some of the reasons this idyllic community has been named to Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live� list more than once. Forty parks on nearly 400 acres, a thriving cultural arts scene and countless recreational programs and activities provide a community that’s active and family-friendly. You can live large, think big and enjoy all the advantages of a booming area, while embracing the lifestyle, convenience and human scale of a manageable, civic-minded and right-sized community. With modern infrastructure in place, expansion projects in progress, Class A office parks, higher institutions of learning, and a wealth of commercial, recreational, and cultural amenities all within our city limits, it’s RIGHT HERE in Miramar.

THE RIGHT MIX

FROM THE YOUNG TO THE YOUNG-AT-HEART AND ALL SERVICES IN BETWEEN Miramar takes care of its residents; with public health, education, safety and civic engagement as high priorities. We have something for everyone; from the young and youthful, to the young-at-heart. Our Miramarvels Early Childhood Academy programs, a¤er school classes and VPK program are all fully licensed and accredited, and our qualified staff is highly trained to work in all facets of these programs with children of all ages. Our public Pre-K to high schools rank above average and several choices are available for higher education opportunities such as Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, Broward College, Nova Southeastern University and more. For our elderly, families and loved ones can rest assured of quality care at the Adult Day Care Center and two Multi-Service Complexes in Miramar. Daily activities at both locations ensure our seniors stay on their feet, with exercises to strengthen their minds, bodies and souls.

THE RIGHT TIME

MR EDMUND N ANSIN VISIONARY EXTRAORDINAIRE PAVING THE WAY FOR THE FUTURE Incorporated in 1955, the City of Miramar celebrates 64 years of growth and prosperity this year. However, it was in the 1980s, when Mr. Edmund N. Ansin recognized the potential market for a commerce park at the Miami-Dade/Broward county line, that the tone for Miramar’s growth was set. Mr. Ansin spearheaded efforts to construct a planned business park. Working with the city, Mr. Ansin rezoned property for what would later become The Miramar Park of Commerce, containing over five million square feet of office and industrial space. A visionary leader, Mr. Ansin continued to grow the city; working closely with Mr. James “Jim� Goggins and a–orney Alan Milledge to create two Developments of Regional Impact (DRI’s) and also playing an instrumental role in ge–ing the Florida Turnpike Interchange at Red Road built by guaranteeing the toll revenue to ensure its completion, subsequently transforming the landscape of southwest Broward.

Mr. Ansin recognized Miramar’s ability to a–ract businesses because of its strategic location to nearby international airports and seaports located in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, and his legacy continues to be ever-present throughout the city with the Ansin Sports Complex and the Ansin Family Art Gallery— an homage to his family name.

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THE RIGHT MOVE

A MINDSET THAT’S PRIME FOR INNOVATION REVITALIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

The City of Miramar proclaims November 28, 2018 as Edmund N. Ansin Day.

From le¤ to right: Commissioner Winston F. Barnes, Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers, Commissioner Darline B. Riggs, Mayor Wayne M. Messam, Mr. Edmund N. Ansin and City Manager Vernon E. Hargray.

Miramar is alive, thriving, and on the move with a strong mindset for growth, innovation and change. Current public works efforts provide multimillion-dollar improvements at our wastewater reclamation facility and east water plant. Revitalization plans for the US 441 corridor include extensive streetscape and landscape improvements. Our parks system continues to grow with a planned dog park, future tennis facility and hotel component at Miramar Regional Park, and corporations large and small are extending their square footage space to accommodate for growth. Current plans are underway to include the expansion of the Miramar Park of Commerce, an additional mixed-use development near City Hall, and a 92-acre live/work/ play destination with planned residential, commercial, retail, entertainment and hotel component included.

So whatever you’re looking for - business or pleasure, permanent stay or just passing through - you’ll find it’s RIGHT HERE in Miramar‌ and its RIGHT for You!

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Family That Together, Together AF amily T hat Prays T ogether, Stays T ogether

Church Directory

This Worship T his and Every Sunday at the Church of Your Choice

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

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

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

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

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

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

1-800-254-NBBC * (305) 685-3700 (o) *(305) 685-0705 (f) www.newbirthbaptistmiami.org

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.

Reverend Jimmy L. English PASTOR

WORSHIP SERVICES

Dr. Marcus D. Davidson,

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"

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!

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

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IN MEMORIAM: Civil Rights Trailblazer Rev. Dr. Vernon Tyson Dies at 89

“Vernon Tyson was like a father and bishop to me and the Moral Monday movement,” said the Rev. Dr. William Barber, the architect of the Forward Together Moral Monday Movement and president of the North Carolina Chapter of the NAACP. “Often his presence in our midst kept us focused and strong,” Barber said.

On May 13th, 2013, Vernon Tyson, then an 83-year-old Minister, was arrested along with 48 other people who were demonstrating civil disobedience at the North Carolina General Assembly. He was just a spectator. Filmmaker Eric Preston interviewed Mr. Tyson immediately following his release at the Wake County Detention Center.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent

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IN MEMORIAM: Remembering the life of Doris Turner Keys, a Civil Rights and Union Icon

By Stacy M. Brown, Newswire Contributor

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".

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)

Harris Chapel United Methodist Church Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div

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.

We STRIVE to PROVIDE Ministries that matter TODAY to Whole Body of Christ, not only the Believers, but also for those stranded on the “Jericho Road”!

“Celebrating over 85 Years of FAITH and FAVOR! Come to the WILL ... We’ll show You the WAY: Jesus the Christ!”

E-MAIL:stanley.melek@flumc.org

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.

Living Waters Christian Fellowship

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10 a.m.

Rev. Anthony & Virginia Burrell

lwcf2019@gmail.com (Church) llerrub13@gmail.com (Pastor)

“Jesus said, let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink.” (John 7:37)

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 Services.................................................................11:00 a.m WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting............................................6:00 a. m.

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

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

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

Email infor@mthermonftl.com

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

Fifth Sunday ONLY .................................................................................... 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

(712)432-1500 Access Code296233#

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

Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship Service .............................................................................. 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

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

Communion Service (1st Sunday) ......................................................................... 11:00 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”

(Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com) Adrienne Tia Paul officiating. officiating. Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Chattahoochee, Fla.

2351 N.W. 26th Street Oakland Park, Florida 33311 Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520

Meeting at Central Charter School Building #5 4515 N. St. Rd. 7 (US 441) Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 (954) 295-6894

Photos Courtesy of the family of Doris Turner Keys

“I believe some of her endearing qualities was her unabiding love of family and friends, her big heart and generous spirit which always had her helping others, her unwavering commitment to pursuing social justice and helping working class people, and her ability to walk with kings and queens while keeping the common touch,” said Doris Turner Keys’ goddaughter, Karen Towns.

Obituaries James C. Boyd Funeral Home DANIELS Funeral services for the late Charles Haslet Daniels, Jr. - 73 were held January 5 at James C.

Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Bishop L.L. Ward officiating.

EGGELLETION Funeral services for the late Andrew Michael Eggeletion - 83 were held January 3 at Mount Hermon AME Church with Dr.

HAYGOOD Funeral services for the late Anthony James Haygood - 65 were held January 5 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. Joyce Wright officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Central) KITCHEN Funeral services for the late Emmitt Kitchen.

McWhite's Funeral Home BENEFIELD Funeral services for the late Elder Amos Benefield, Sr. – 78 were held January 5 at New

Mount Olive Baptist Church with Apostle Amos Benefield, Jr. officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

FLOYD Funeral services for the late Mary Alti-mese Hol-mes Floyd 76 were held January 5 at St John United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Simon Osunlana officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

HYATT Funeral services for the late Lee H. Hyatt.

MARKS Funeral services for the late Michael Marks.

MCGIRT Funeral services for the late Robert J. McGirt, Jr. – 53 were held December 5 at Lighthouse Worship Center with Bishop Jimmie L Williams officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

TORRESS Funeral services for the late Gladys Torress.

WASSO Funeral services for the late Bob Wasso.

Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home DAVIS Funeral services for the late Sis Frances Dickinson Davis - 86 were held January 5 at Emmanuel House of Prayer, Inc. with Bishop Anthony Morton officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

FORD Funeral services for the late Jessie Johnson Ford 70 were held January 5 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Rev. Iry Herbert officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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Couple Launches Black-Owned Restaurant in Alabama That Allows Customers to Pay What They Can from Front Page supplementing this with purchases paid for out of their own pockets. After feeding people throughout the year including Thanksgiving and Christmas, the couple knew they wanted to do more.

Over the years, Lisa has done just about everything imaginable in order to raise money for food and bring awareness to the hunger problem in America. She has authored a book called Living Fulfilled: The Infectious Joy of Serving Others that describes her journey thus far. It’s for sale on Amazon. Then in 2005, she did a Walk to Washington to gain support.

She says that it was while she was serving students at

the college that she first had the idea to build a restaurant.

She had a dream but no money. “But, God always provides,” she said.

“The thing about hunger is, you don’t know who’s going hungry. You can’t see it on their face. You don’t know what’s in someone’s cabinet, or more importantly, what’s not. If you’re down and out and struggling, coming to a decent place and enjoying a hot meal can lift your spirit,” Lisa adds.

Lisa heard about rock star Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen in New Jersey. This place allows people to donate or volunteer in order to pay for their meals.

This gave her a solid blueprint for the Brewton restaurant.

“I went on his website

to see what I could learn, because I knew we could do it,” Lisa says.

In 2016, Lisa found the building on Lee Street. Her husband said that they would have to pay for the building (which was $45,000) before doing renovations. She recalls that it was a struggle but with a $20,000 grant from the Brewton City Council and some money of their own they were finally able to pay for the

building, then complete the necessary renovations.

Today, they prepare delicious meals each day including meatloaf, fried chicken, BBQ ribs, along with fresh vegetables, rice, macaroni and cheese and many more. And there are no prices posted anywhere.

Guests dine for free, leaving a donation in a box by the door when they leave.

“If you can donate, then

please do. Otherwise, the meal is free,” Lisa says. “We don’t worry about that. Freddie says we’re going to keep this restaurant going. We’re going to feed people. Period.”

Lisa says that they’ve only run out of food one time in all the years. The couple has created a non-profit, Carlisa, Inc., that accepts taxdeductible donations.

She concludes by saying, “There is a hunger need in

every community. Between March and September, we provided 12,200 meals. That’s a lot of food. The hours are long; the cost is high, but it’s a calling for us. The notes people leave in our box tell us how much of a need there is.”

Drexel & Honeybee’s is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is located at 109 Lee St., Brewton, Alabama.

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and Audrey Aaron 2019 IS ALL ABOUT SETTING AND ACCOMPLISHING GOALS

If nothing else, we have learned in 2018, good or bad, what we think about is what we bring about. And with that knowledge, we move from 2018 into 2019 believing we can actually do and be all things. Unfortunately, when tragedy strikes, we lose focus, or we tend to forget that endless possibilities are in fact our portion. Accordingly, here are a few tips to help you set and accomplish goals throughout 2019: 1. Have a VISION for the year.

At the end of December and even through February of the following year, vision boards and goal setting parties are all the rave. It’s the expected, sometimes overrated, and often taken for granted trend that will continue from now until the end of time. And let me tell you, I’m totally here for it! In fact, I encourage you to allow your vision to live beyond the board and social gatherings. Instead, visualize the things that you want for yourself, write them down and then verbalize them frequently. In fact, why don’t you take out a sheet of paper right now, number it 1 to 10 and write down the top 10 goals you want to accomplish in 2019. Huffingtonpost.com reports that “97% of adults never make a list of their goals.” It also reports, “people who wrote down their goals were 42% more likely to achieve them than the ones who didn’t.”

2. Set a THEME. Did you know you could decree and declare a thing? You can name your year, according to how you’ve visualized it. This could be your year of “success”, “endless possibilities”, or even Crystal’s personal favorite, “sweat less victories.” It could be your year of “divine health”, “redemption”, or even “total prosperity.” This is a personal choice that requires you to be alone with your goals establishing confidence in your vision. However, be mindful not to limit yourself or to box God in. As my pastor says, you serve a big G God who “desires nothing more than to take you from glory to glory.”

3. Pick a GOAL FRIEND Here is another little-known fact. Not only does writing your goals down improve your chances of accomplishment, so does telling a friend. Huffintonpost.com also reported that “having an accountability partner increases your chances of accomplishment from 42% (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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The Transatlantic Slave Trade: 500 Years Later the Diaspora Still Suffers PART 9

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent

“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact.

It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential.

Impossible is temporary.

Impossible is nothing.” — Muhammad Ali “We need to exert ourselves that much more and break Much of the wealth generated by the transatlantic out of the vicious cycle of slave trade supported the creation of industries and dependence imposed on us institutions in modern North America and Europe. by the financially powerful: those in command of immense (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

market power and those who dare to fashion the world in their own image.” — Nelson Mandela

The most enduring consequences of the migration for the migrants themselves and for the receiving communities, were the development of racism and the corresponding emergence and sustenance of an AfricanAmerican community, with cultural manifestations, attitudes, and expressions.

The legacy is reflected in music and art, with a significant influence on religion, cuisine, and language, according to Paul E. Lovejoy, a distinguished research professor and Canada Research Chair in

African Diaspora History at York University in Toronto.

“The cultural and religious impact of this African immigration shows that migrations involve more than people; they also involve the culture of those people,” Lovejoy said in a recent post about the creation of the African diaspora.

American culture is not European or African but its own form, created in a political and economic context of inequality and oppression in which diverse ethnic and cultural influences both European and African – and in some contexts, Native American – can be discerned, Lovejoy said.

“Undoubtedly, the

Broward Education Foundation Names New Board Officers BROWARD COUNTY – Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 direct support organization of Broward County Public Schools solely dedicated to transforming the lives of Broward County Public Schools students through the support of quality education, has elected four new officers to its board of directors.

The new officers for Broward Education Foundation Board of Directors are: Chair Frank Horkey, president of Horkey and Associates, P.A.; Chair-Elect Tim Curtin, administrative director of community services for Memorial Healthcare System; Treasurer Jean McIntyre, president and CEO of the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce and Secretary Ruth Lynch, director of grassroots advocacy of Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools and Director of Public

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TIM CURTIN

Relations of Charter Schools of Excellence.

“We value the support and guidance that these esteemed business and community leaders have provided us as long-standing board members,” said Broward Education Foundation Executive Director Shea

JEAN MCINTYRE

Ciriago. “Under their leadership, Broward Education Foundation will continue to mobilize the extended community to increase advocacy and financial support to impact student achievement.”

Broward Education Foundation is agile, adept and responsive to shifting

RUTH LYNCH

needs in public education. Most recently responding to the Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, Broward Education Foundation initiated a GoFundMe, established the official Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund and raised $10.5M for victims’ families, survivors and those impacted.

transatlantic slave trade was the defining migration that shaped the African Diaspora. It did so through the people it forced to migrate, and especially the women who were to give birth to the children who formed the new African-American population,” he said.

These women included many who can be identified as Igbo or Ibibio but almost none who were Yoruba, Fon, or Hausa.

Bantu women, from matrilineal societies, also constituted a considerable portion of the African immigrants, and it appears that females from Sierra Leone and other parts of the Upper Guinea Coast were also well represented, Lovejoy said.

“These were the women who gave birth to African-American culture and society,” he said.

After many rang in 2019 with celebratory parties and gatherings, there were still others who solemnly recalled the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade that started 400 years ago – 500 years, depending upon the region.

For Africans throughout the diaspora, their struggle not only traces back 400 or 500 years, but it continued and was underscored as recently as 135 years ago when the infamous Berlin Conference was held.

The conference led to the so-called “Scramble for Africa”

by European powers who successfully split the continent into 53 countries, assuring a division that remains today.

“There isn’t a single thing that was more damaging to Africa than the Berlin Conference,” said African Union Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao.

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