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South Florida stylist JoAnn 'Silky' Rolle and daughter Shynice Ashley share insights after their Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show experience

What is coming out of our homes?

“But if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice piety in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.” — 1 Timothy 5:4 (NASB)

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr

By Charles Moseley Ever since she was a little girl around the age of 10, Jo Ann “Silky” Rolle enjoyed doing hair for her family and friends. Eventually she became known as one of South Florida’s top hairstylists, specializing in natural hair styles. During a stint with the Trendsetters Natural Hair Beauty Salon, Rolle along with her daughter Shynice Ashley, recently took part in the annual Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show held in Atlanta, Ga. on Feb. 20-22, 2016.

The mother and daughter team now have set their sights on creating a new business venture aptly named Silk and Honey Glam Co., aimed at taking styling to the next level.

The new company will provide hairstyling, nails and makeup services and also offer Silk & Honey Virgin Hair and other retail hair and beauty products in the near future. Rolle has been in the hair care profession for 21 years.

Rolle originally hails from Boston, Mass. but grew up right in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s African American Community in the Parkway neighborhood. She also spent a brief stint in Alamogordo, N.M. as a teenager along with her younger brother, Thomas.

Rolle credits her mother for

South Florida stylist Jo Ann “Silky” Rolle and daughter Shynice Ashley, an aspiring stylist, during the recent Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show, in Atlanta, Ga.

instilling in her a strong work ethic and independent nature.

Those assets helped Rolle professionally and personally.

Rolle, a single mom, raised her three children- Ashley, James, and Tyson - while building a career as a hair stylist.

“My mother was the late Cobretha Belle Rolle of Fort Lauderdale. She had nine children and I am the seventh child out of seven girls and two boys. She raised us all as a single parent but always instilled God first, love for others next and to never give up on our goals and dreams. She worked very hard to provide for us and always made a way. I remember my mother pressing our hair as a kid and telling us about how she did all the hair pressing in Dixie Court when she was a young girl. And she was my very first inspiration to be a professional hairstylist someday,” said Rolle.

The Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show is at the top of the list when it comes to showcasing every aspect of the health and beauty industry relating to women of color, in the world. People from across the globe come to participate in hair styling competitions which include: Andis Total Look Barbering Competition; Nail Art Competition; Student Rising Star Competition; Grab Bag Competition & Dare To Inspire Competition.

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Trailblazers’ memorial construction targets new unveiling date

By Lillian E. Small The Trailblazers of Broward County have set a new date for the unveiling and presentation of its Memorial Legacy Project to the citizenry and others who have a vested interest in this endeavor. Construction of the memorial at Sistrunk Park experienced some technical delays but has now resumed.

The completion is expected well in advance of the event which has now been scheduled for March 26, 2016 at Sistrunk Park (near the east coast railroad tracks) from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon.

The program for this event will fondly and reverently pay homage to the many early settlers who laid the groundwork for the northwest area of the city. It will commemorate the establishment of a multidisciplinary community that began building in response to the needs of the families who had settled in this area. The knowledge and understanding of the whys and wherefores of our past is a fitting reminder of whose shoulders we stand on, and the importance of acknowledging how those relationships impinge upon our present lives in this community.

The sculpture is that of the Sankofa bird whose head faces the opposite way of its body.

This mythical bird flies forward

A group of these dedicated community members is pictured here in front of Dillard Elementary and High School, now known as the Old Dillard Museum. Mary Laramore Smith, who spearheaded the move to have the school declared a national landmark, is seen standing directly behind the fourth teacher from the left on the front row. Many of you will recognize your teacher on this picture. with its head turned backward.

For us, its literal meaning is, “We must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward.” Its symbolism is the belief that the past serves as a guide for planning the future; thus it is this wisdom of learning from the past which ensures a strong future. It is meant to inspire as we come into the fullest understanding of who we are and what our lives should add to the legacy of our being.

Pleading Our Own Cause

The northwest community, though striving to provide for immediate needs of survival as its community building progressed, understood that education would be a priority concern for the many residents who were also building their families. Teachers and a place to teach were needed. The humble beginnings of our education community are well documented. Sometimes however, we neglect to recognize those dedicated teachers, those

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tireless members of our community who touch the lives of all other professions, unsung and unheralded, and many times unappreciated.

In the manner of Sankofa, The Trailblazers salute these teachers, those who came before them, and those who have followed in their footsteps to serve our youth. We are the benefactors of great teachers who were there to instruct and inspire, enrich and enhance our lives.

There is a West African (Ashanti) saying which says, “The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people.” Based upon the evidence of what is occurring across this nation and the world, that old saying is becoming a reality at an alarming rate.

Never mind statistics; if we were to speak openly and honestly, we would say that the decline of the American family is at hand, regardless of how we want to define what a family is.

The term family has been modified to include examples of non-traditional views and values. To say that those examples are causing this downward spiral would be minimizing the plight and thereby cheapening the much needed critical evaluation of the cause.

We see the effects constantly of our deteriorating homes.

Drug abuse, teen alcoholism, and suicides. The list goes on and on. Our schools seem to be losing the battle to fully educate our children because of the fallout from broken homes. Gang related activities and racism could be attributed to the collapse of our institution called the FAMILY. Hell, if domestic violence is on the increase what can we expect?

Sure, there are outside forces that persistently attack the delicate membrane of the family structure. These forces have not just arrived on the scene; they’ve been around since the beginning of life. Remember: “There is nothing new under the sun.” The only thing that is new is how we have chosen to deal with that which is trying to penetrate our protective constitution.

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Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders shake hands at the start of their MSNBC Democratic Candidates Debate at the University of New Hampshire on February 4, 2016 in Durham, N.H. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

By Lauren Victoria Burke So which one will it be, folks?

If you’re voting on the Democratic side are you going for Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton? Who really has the interests of the Black electorate at heart?

A lot is at stake when in 2016, 31 percent of the eligible voters will either be Black or Hispanic.

The furious competition to win Black voters on the Democratic side is giving us something we haven’t seen in over

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50 years — a real fight for the Black vote by talking about issues that pertain to African Americans while individuals and activists call out the candidates. The contrast from 2008 would give you whiplash.

Then-Sen. Barack Obama was devoted to a colorless campaign that avoided specific talk of race and policy prescriptions.

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Congratulations to Coral Springs, Dillard & Ely!

By D’Joumbarey A. Moreau They say that football is the king in South Florida and that statement couldn’t be truer.

Football is the sport of choice that collegiate coaches and people in droves gather around to see. For as many great athletes that have emerged from the South Florida area who play football, the community is now starting to see a bit of a shift with their athletics.

Maybe it’s because of the success of the Miami Heat. Maybe it’s because of the success of the Miami Hurricanes. Maybe it’s the influence of watching LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Shaquille O’Neal, as well as other great players throughout the years. Regardless of the reason why South Florida is starting to get known as a basketball community. With the evidence of Coral Springs, Dillard and Blanche Ely capturing

state championships this past weekend, it’s looking like they’re showing to the rest of the country that South Florida isn’t too far behind.

“Broward, Broward, Broward.”

That word Broward was the only word that everyone from the Coral Springs basketball team started chanting together inside of the Lakeland Center this past weekend when they won their first state championship in school history. With the 61-57 victory over Sarasota Riverview, Coral Springs entered into a championship air that only few schools within the county have ever entered winning the class 8A state championship. What made the victory over Riverview even more special was that it was the first state championship in basketball that the school had ever won since 1979 when their girl’s basketball team won states.

The win over Sarasota Riverview was the final icing on a wonderful season as Coral Springs finished with an awesome 22-7 record.

“It’s the most incredible feeling in the world. My alma mater didn’t have much of a basketball history and to take a program that had struggled in the past with no district championships to be here three years later with a state championship proves hard work can pay off,” said Head Coach Devin Barta.

For Coral Springs, they seized the opportunity of getting to the playoffs and making the most of it. Since 2010, they made their third ap-pearance in the regional playoff, but this year they finally ac-complished their goal.

Dillard For Dillard, making the playoffs isn’t something that’s celebrated, it’s all about winning the entire tournament. This is

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a proud program and let us not forget who won four consecutive titles from 2000-2003.

This school was built off of athletics and this year for Dillard was no different. In its first trip to the state tournament since 2008, Dillard made sure they didn’t come back to Broward County as losers. Instead, Dillard defeated Largo 66-55 inside of the Lakeland Center to capture the 6A state championship. With the victory, Dillard won the sixth boys basketball championship in school history which is the most by any other school in Broward County.

Additionally, Dillard’s coach Darryl Burrows is as accomplished as any other coach in Broward County. In 23 years Burrows has a 536-141 record and has six championship rings.

“I tell them, it’s not the rings.

It’s about coming to this tournament and being the last team on the floor in your class. To me that’s probably more then anyone could probably give you because that means for this year you were the very best in your class.”

-- Darryl Burrows Blanche Ely Finishing strong.

It’s always about a finish strong and for Blanche Ely, they had to learn that lesson the hard way. Late in the season in January, Ely didn’t look like a state championship contender because of their 12-11 record.

Throughout the majority of the regular season they struggled with consistency but somehow this team found their stride during the playoffs, which was the perfect time. This weekend was the finishing touch of a team with absolute determination as they defeated St. Petersburg 84-70 in the 7A State championship game.

For Ely, this also marked the second year in a row which they were the state champions, completing the back-to-back goal.

With this win, Ely also tied Dillard as the winningest school in the county because they too also captured their sixth championship. What was more historic was that this was the first time both schools won state

championships in the same year.

“To me, it’s sweeter then the 28-0 season last year due to the fact we had three returning players and 12 new faces...To win, that’s unheard of. It’s unheard of. To look at the record, as most people say, it was something that wasn’t expected. We always instill that anyone can

win on any given night.”

-- Melvin Randall Furthermore, Ely’s head coach with this victory got his seventh boys basketball state championship. Randall won five titles at Ely and two at Deerfield Beach ('97 & '99) We just would like to say congratulations.

COLLEGE BOUND SENIOR — Shakoya Brown is the Student Government President of Boyd Anderson High School. She has selected Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. as her college choice for the fall. Senator Chris Smith is a proud Alum of JCSU and recently showed Brown some of his JCSU memorabilia, and gave her a tour of the Florida Senate chambers in Tallahassee during the Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Capitol Days educational experience. When Shakoya was seven years old, her mother passed away. She says, “I was raised by a single dad and I just want to make him proud; I want to make BCPS proud of me, too because that is where I have received my foundation.”

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March 3 - March 9, 2016 • Page 3 Westside Gazette Omega Psi Phi’s Bishop C.E. Glover- A portrait of service to mankind Jeremiah 29:5 - Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

Often one’s childhood experiences shape or influence his future accomplishments, endeavors and aspirations, especially those born of tacit observations from a youthful perspective. So it is in the case of Bishop C. E. Glover, founding pastor of Mount Bethel Baptist Church or as many in the flock affectionately refers to as “The Mount”.

Born in the small southern enclave of Vienna, Ga., Dr. Glover’s impact on the Broward community landscape is unparalleled, having created the Community Development Corporation, the New Horizons Development Corporation, Social Services Programs, the Mount Bethel Christian Academy, Negro Chamber of Commerce, developed partnerships with Broward County, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Home Depot, Lowes, Lennar Holmes and with concerned politicians like the late TWO OUTSTANDING OMEGA MEN — Bishop great Commissioner Carlton Moore to build C. E. Glover, a member of the Omega Psi Phi myriad homes for first time home owners, even Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Chi Chapter , is pastor assisting with down payments up to $50,000 in and spiritual leader of Mt. Bethel Baptist some instances. Homes have been built along Church Fort Lauderdale, and former Grand the Sistrunk Corridor, in Sweeting Estates, Basileus Dr. Dorsey Miller.

Oakland Park and the Dillard His father, who had to quit his discerning a direct correarea. school after the sixth grade, lation between Christianity and By partnering with municieducation. In seminary at the palities, the CDC was able to was a sharecropper who did his Interdenominational Theolobest to provide for the family. deed lots to clients and create gical Center in Atlanta, he took classes for homebuyers which However, anyone with even courses in Christian Education limited knowledge of that syshelped clients maintain proand Liberation Theology which tem can attest to its dehumaniperty and stay in homes. zing and crippling economic helped to crystallize his then Christmas programs were effect on persons of color, a developing ideology. Another initiated to prevent clients from getting involved in debt kinder, albeit gentler form of powerful individual in his forpurchases. The Christian involuntary servitude. Once mative years was Rev. J. C. Academy is another source of his father and family were dis- Hope, by no means a protopride for “The Mount” family, placed from the premises of a especially Dr and Mrs. Glover. Mr. Holmes, his father vowed typical man of God. Speaking When their daughter was only to never rent again. In hind- the language of the young as three, she was reading fluently sight, Dr. Glover now views it well as the old, Rev. Hope was after attending a Christian as a gut-wrenching experience: a political activist - local NAACP school, fortifying their belief in moving from a safe haven to a president. Knowing the ima direct correlation between strange place. He states quite portance of education, it was Christianity and education. emphatically: “The Oppressor Rev. Hope who insisted that This spirit of altruism, self- never gives the oppressed the reliance, political prowess, tools for liberation.” The move Dr. Glover, called to preach at economic strategies, and Chris- from Vienna to Montezuma, the age of 16, return to Bethune Cookman College (B-CC) and tian faith was developed during Ga. led to a chance meeting get his degree. Dr. Glover began Dr. Glover’s early childhood experiences. His mother, with with Mr. Carlton West, an im- to see God as a God of the oponly a high school education, peccably well dressed, articulate pressed, cementing his belief was also his teacher, practicing gentleman who became a role that He was concerned about her craft in a small one room model, a hero in many respects.

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The Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Democratic National Committee Chair and Florida Congresswoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz as the keynote speaker at the Third Annual Women Distinction Breakfast, Friday, March 4, 2016 at 7:30 a.m., at the BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, Fla.

Luncheon

Zeta D.O.V.E. Foundation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Fort Lauderdale Chapter Luncheon Celebrating Finer Womanhood, theme: “Honoring High Achieving Women” in education, politics, community action, women’s health and the world of Zeta on Saturday, March 5, 2016, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Sheraton Hotel (Griffin Road/1-95). For more info or tickets call (954) 2583903.

Conference

Calling all pastors, church leaders, prospective leaders, and entrepreneurs, you are invited to attend the 2016 Pastors and Leaders Conference, “The Power of a Thought”, Wednesday, March 16 – Friday, March 18, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., at Judah Worship Word Ministries, International, 4441 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Bishop W.L. Mitchell, senior pastor and overseer. For more call info (954) 791-2999.

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The Fourth Annual Me and My Dad Challenge, Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Challenging Fathers to step up for their children. All Broward County Male role models and their children, lots of fun activities and prizes, swim gear required for water activities.

Register online at meandmydad4.Eventbrite.com or call (954) 765-0550.

Luncheon

The Broward County Chapter of the National Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University cordially invites you to attend the Enter to Learn….

Depart to Serve Annual Awards Luncheon, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 12 noon, at Urban League of Broward, 560 N.W. 21 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Honoring BCU alumnus who have exemplified service and ideals of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. For additional info call G. Dudley at (954) 3091496.

The T.J. Reddick Bar Association, Incorporated will host a Know Your Rights forum, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 10 a.m., at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 400 N.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Panelists will engage in a discussion panel to address numerous criminal justice issues that affect and are important to the community. For additional info contact Ruby Green at (954) 701-9782 or Dione Trawick at (954) 253-6646.

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Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will host 1908 “Acts of Green” for the community, Saturday, March 19, 2016, 11 a.m. , North Lauderdale Library, 6901 W. Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale, Community participants are encourage to attend this forum to learn about innovative ways of waste disposal.

Event

Forensic Psychology Day, Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Nova Southeastern University Miami Campus, 8585 S.W. 124 Ave., Miami, Fla. Discover the exciting field to forensic psychology! Join us for a free event including a panelist presentation and breakout sessions.

For more info or to regiter go to http://www.nova.edu/ campuss/miami/events.html

Meeting Monthly meeting for Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. is the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m., at African Heritage Cultural Art Center, 6161 N.W. 22 Ave., Miami, Fla. For further info call (786) 320 2891.

Happenings at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

Broward County presents The African-American Research Library and Culture Center March 2016 Program Highlights “Celebrating Women’s History Month” * Note - Early Voting will be Saturday, March 5 – Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. *Note – Library will be closed Sunday, March 27 in Observance of The Easter Holiday * Prearranged Group Tours – Available during library hours: Call (954) 357-5950. * On Display – Color Outside the Lines: The Art of Women Free Adult Computer Classes Schedule – pre-registration is required for all classes. Call (954) 357-6236 * Due to limited seating, registration begins six days prior to each scheduled class. Pre-registered students are asked to arrive 15 minutes before class to check in. Bring a storage device (such as thumb drive) if you wish to save your work.The following classes are funded by the Broward Public Library Foundation ·Tuesday, March 8 – Computer Literacy I, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ·Tuesday, March 15 – Microsoft Word I, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. · Tuesday, March 22 – Microsoft Word II, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. · Tuesday, March 29 – Microsoft Word III, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For additional info for FREE classes being offered at other library locations call (954) 3576206. · Monday and Wednesday – (Beginning Wednesday, March 16) IRS Tax Assistance, at 6 p.m.

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Services at the Urban League of Broward County are as follows: Tuesday, from 3:30 to 7 p.m.

Wendesday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Also, the second Saturday of the month (March 12 and April 9, 2016) from 9 a.m to 12 p.m., at the Urban League of Broward County, Community Empowerment Center, 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additinal info call (954) 5840777.

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Create It at Broward County Library During Teen Tech Week 2016

BROWARD COUNTY, FL Teens are invited to get creative at Broward County Library during Teen Tech Week, celebrated this year from March 612, 2016.

-Saturday, March 5 – Wii Gaming Tournament, 130 at 3:30 p.m., at Northwest Branch Library, 1580 N.W. Third Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. Call for info (954) 357-6599 -Monday, March 7 – Hour of Code Open Lab, ages 13-18, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Call more info (954) 262-5477 -Monday, March 7 - Snap Circuits and Robots, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Carver Ranches Library, 4735 SW 18 Street, West Park, Fla. Call for more info (954) 357-6245 -Monday, March 7 and Friday, March 11 - Teen Event, 4 to 5 p.m., Main Library, 100 S Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Call for more info (954) 357-7444 -Tuesday, March 8 - Texting Competition, 4 to 6 p.m., at North Lauderdale Saraniero Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale, Fla. Call for more info (954) 357-6660 -Wednesday, March 9 Surface Pattern Design, ages 13-18, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Call for more info (954) 262-5477 -Wednesday, March 9 Learn to build your own website and to program mini robots, 6 to 7:30PM, Carver Ranches Library, 4735 S.W. 18 St., West Park, Fla. (954) 357-6245 -Wednesday, March 9 Coding Workshop, 4 to 5 p.m., at Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library, 1 Park Avenue E. Dania Beach, Fla. Call for more info (954) 357-7073 -Wednesday, March 9 - Teen Catapults: Learn the history of the catapult then create the catapult that is the most accurate and/or can shoot the greatest distance, 3 to 4 p.m. at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, Fla. Call for more info (954) 357-7990 -Wednesday, March 9 iCode, My Code: Hour of Code, fun class and snacks, grades 612, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Pembroke Pines Library, 955 N.W. 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines, Fla. Call for more info (954) 357-6750.

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The Gantt Report

BUSH whacked in Presidential race

By Lucius Gantt I was sorry to see Jeb Bush drop out of the race for the Republican nomination for President of the United States but he probably did the best thing.

If you don’t know, The Gantt Report is politically independent and doesn’t endorse political candidates unless they are close friends that I know very well.

I considered Jeb Bush a friend but he was not a very close friend.

Why am I friendly with Jeb? Well, he won’t say it on Fox News, or probably anywhere else, but Jeb Bush endorsed my first book I Talked About The Beast. That book was also endorsed by leaders of The Nation of Islam.

More important than that, when I suffered a catastrophic injury in 2002 that caused brain damage, Jeb Bush was the only politician that called the hospital to wish me a speedy recovery.

Even though my company, All World Consultants, helped put many Black

elected officials in office and even though I paved the way for many Black lobbyists, I didn’t get a single call from any Black person in public office or from any Black lobbyist I helped to get lobbying contracts. I only heard from former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.

My company, All World Consultants, also made a lot of money from state government contracts while Jeb Bush was governor. More Blacks, Hispanics, women and other minority business persons made more money dur-

Does Hillary have Bernie on life support with Super Tuesday?

By Roger Caldwell There [were] 12 states holding primaries or caucuses on Super Tuesday, which is March 1, 2016. The Democrats and the Republicans will both have voters go to the polls, and make their preferences known in the 2016

“Election dynamics”

By Pastor Rasheed Z Baaith “Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding.”

(Psalm 32:8)

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race for president. Super Tuesday is a big deal, because more than a quarter of Republican Party’s delegates are up for grabs, and a fifth of the Democratic Party’s delegates are up for grabs.

The Republicans have new rules for Super Tuesday, and it appears that Donald Trump will be the major There are dynamics to be seen in this year’s primary election season that may have never been seen before.

At least not at one time.

Hillary Clinton represents the dynamic of political dynasties. In the past being a familiar name from a political family especially one that included a former President was considered highly advantageous, not now.

While being a member of such a family could not guarantee election success, it went a long way toward it.

That no longer is the case. Jeb Bush is a case in point. This perspective is especially true among younger voters.

Their attitude is one of what will the candidate commit to without equivocation, what is the compassion quotient of the candidate, how determined to have equality in education, gender issues, criminal justice and economics is the candidate? The name of a candidate is not what attracts these voters, idealism is what pulls them.

Clinton does not seem to have the idealism young voters are looking for or they do not believe she is sincere when she espouses her idealism about their concerns. She is the consummate politician: she is an experienced, bright, and tough. And with today’s young voters, none of that is working for her.

Bernie Sanders is the voice of unwavering idealism. He talks of having free college education for whoever wants it, a total realignment of wealth, economic equity for people of color and for women. He is resolute about there being social equity for women, homosexuals, people of color and the poor.

He believes banks and Wall Street has gotten away with too much for too long and that no politician will regulate anyone who has given them large fees for speeches or consultations. I think he’s right about that.

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winner in the different states. He is spending somewhere around $2 million in ads around the country, and the Republican Party leadership is hoping the other candidates can stop Trump’s success in the primary.

There are still five candidates running for office, and by March 15, it is expected that the race will turn into a three man contest.

The Democrats are down to only two candidates, and many pundits think Hillary will deliver some crushing blows to Bernie’s campaign on Super Tuesday. Across the country, Hillary’s campaign has more than 100,000 volunteers who have made more than 8 million voter contact attempts nationwide. Hillary is using Bill Clinton’s philosophy of taking nothing for granted and always running from behind.

“It was around late summer and early fall, I began to see President Obama campaign’s long ballgame.

That appreciation is all part of the plan to mimic President Obama’s 2008 organization, which ultimately overwhelmed an unsuspecting Clinton campaign that started building instate operations too late in many of these states,” says Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service.

Without a doubt, Hillary is smarter this time around, and she also has deep pockets. Clinton’s campaign paid staffers for the first 10 weeks of her campaign, to build organizations in all 46 states that vote after February.

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In what is becoming an annual tradition in Florida, legislators are debating bills that could expand gambling in one or more parts of our state.

This year, the feeding frenzy is over ratifying the proposed compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida.

The potential big winners: The Seminole Tribe, and the state’s PariMutuel industry.

The losers: Low income Floridians and their communities.

Here’s why: if the compact is approved as it is proposed, the Tribe has the exclusive right to add blackjack, craps and roulette at each of its seven casinos. If the Senate bill passes, parimutuels in six counties including Palm Beach, Lee, Brevard, Washington, Hamilton and Gadsden would be applying to install up to 2,000 slot ma-

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The GOP war against the Presidency

By Lee A. Daniels, George Curry Media Columnist On Feb. 23, the Republican majority of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee sent Mitch McConnell, the Senate Majority Leader, a letter vowing to ignore their constitutional duty and not even consider the Supreme Court nominee President Obama will soon announce.

Using the preposterous dodge that a nomination should be left to the next president, these “people’s representatives” pledged to not even accept a courtesy call in their Senate offices from an Obama nominee.

Pundit Paul Waldman caustically described the Republicans’ tawdry political hustle in saying, “Even in this time of deep divisions within their party, Republicans can come together in their shared belief that Barack Obama has no right to act like he’s the president.”

One might think that maneuver was the week’s most significant development of the brewing constitutional crisis brought on by the February 13 death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Wrong. Actually, the week’s most revealing development regarding the nomination standoff was what happened the previous day in the Senate’s Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Or rather, what did and didn’t happen.

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Why Blacks are voting for Hillary

By George E. Curry, George Curry Media Columnist Most racial, ethnic, religious, and political groups in the United States vote for people who appear to represent their best interests. Yet, when African Americans do the same thing, many people seem surprised - including some Blacks.

Blacks realize what is at stake in this election and have ignored the

Gambling expansion harmful to low income communities Clarence V. McKee, Esq.

ing the Jeb Bush term as Governor than the terms of any other Florida Governor in history!

Jeb Bush was bushwhacked and bamboozled by imperialist businessmen that contributed millions to his Presidential effort. Jeb Bush fell for the okey doke!

Conservative donors gave money to Jeb but also told him how to spend it. Jeb Bush went on the hire some political idiots that didn’t have a clue how to generate votes and support for what I thought was clearly the best Republican choice for the GOP Presidential nomination.

In nationwide, statewide and local elections, the only question candidates need to ask about consultants and advisors is “Who can deliver?”

chines in their facilities.

They could also cease their racing or live events and essentially become 24-hour-a-day casinos.

The losers in this mega gambling expansion are low-income communities and citizens whom expansion proponents lull by mostly false promises of jobs and economic prosperity. As I have previously written, the other losers in this “gambling creep” is the Black business community and especially the Black Press—the real voice of Florida’s Black communities.

Although the Seminoles have been placing ads in a few Black-owned newspapers in support of the compact, such advertising and support by the Seminoles has been rare to non-existent. The same can be said of the parimutuel industry! One could wager with good odds that after the compact issue has been resolved, the Seminoles will most likely forget that there are Black-owned newspapers serving Black communities in their casino regions.

The one thing that the proponents of expanding gambling and slot machine do not want the Black community, especially the Black Press, to know is the disproportionate negative impact that legalized gambling has on low-income individuals. There is much evidence.

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naysayers who thought just because President Barack Obama’s name is not on the ballot this year, Blacks would stay home. Not only are they not staying home, we’re seeing in the Southern states - where more than half of all African Americans live that Blacks are voting in record numbers.

African Americans in South Carolina got the Clinton juggernaut rolling.

As the New York Times observed, “She has won South Carolina in a rout, 73.5 percent to 26 percent, exceeding Mr. Obama’s own 29-point victory in 2008. She did it the same way that Mr. Obama did: with overwhelming support from Black voters, who favored Mrs. Clinton over Bernie Sanders by a stunning margin of 87 to 13, according to updated exit polls - a tally that would be larger than Mr. Obama’s victory among Black voters eight years earlier. Black voters represented 62 percent of the electorate, according to exit polls, even higher than in 2008.”

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How the Obama Presidency exposed America’s unchanged ways Change has come to Sam Cooke’s American society, but it’s far from a post-racial society.

By Deric Muhammad Special to the NNPA News Wire from the Houston Forward Times “It’s been a looooooong; a long time coming, but I know, a change gon’ come.”-Sam Cooke (A Change Gonna Come; 1964) It was 1964, in the throes of the Civil Rights movement, when Sam Cooke released his classic anthem “A Change Gonna Come.” Many don’t know that it was inspired by Cooke’s experience being turned away from a “Whites Only” hotel in Louisiana. He’d been humiliated in front of his wife despite his status as a popular entertainer. The song became pivotal to the soundtrack for the movement towards social change, racial tolerance and the dream that Dr. King so eloquently summoned from the soul of Black America. The hope was that, just as slow drops of water have the power to wither a rock over time, that the stone of White supremacy would ultimately wither away one march at a time, one sit-in at a time, one song at a time.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted the same year. The Voting Rights Act came on its heels a year later. Over the next four-plus decades a cascade of legislation, social programs, set-asides and mass movements took Black America on socio-economic roller coaster ride in this country.

For every step we took forward, it seemed like we were pushed two paces backwards. Every win was followed by two or three losses.

Sam was still sangin’ while Black America was still left han-gin.’

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Payday lending supporters attack CFPB; top industry lenders face RICO charges Charlene Crowell says that during a recent House Financial Services committee hearing, House members and most panelists criticized the consumer protection agency for proposing rules to rein in abusive practices in the payday loan market.

By Charlene Crowell, NNPA News Wire Columnist For years deceptive and predatory lenders have bilked millions of trusting consumers from their hard-earned monies, while consumer advocates have fought back for fair and transparent lending. On February 11, another contentious round of exchanges on debt-trap lending occurred on Capitol Hill. Unlike previous forums, however, this one came with an open bias.

A subcommittee of House Financial Services, held a hearing named, “Short-term, Small Dollar Lending: the CFPB’s [Consumer Financial Protection Bureau] Assault on Access to Credit and Trampling of State and Tribal Sovereignty.”

With a title like that, the presumption of objectivity took a holiday. Committee members and most panelists criticized the consumer protection agency for proposing rules to rein in abusive practices in the payday loan market.

“I find it offensive that you would say that people aren’t smart enough to make decisions for themselves,” said Rep. Mia Love of Utah, believed to be the first Black representative in Congress from the state.

Subcommittee colleagues who spoke after Rep. Love ironically asked questions that suggested they did not understand how the payday loan industry works.

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Democrats and Republicans continue to ignore Black voters Raynard Jackson says that he is amazed at how much of the interactions Republicans have with the Black c ommunity is out of fear of being labeled racists, as opposed to engaging with the Black community based on a set of shared values and interests.

By Raynard Jackson, NNPA News Wire Columnist Another election cycle, another year of Blacks being sold out by their mediaappointed leadership.

Why am I the only one who seems amazed at how Hillary Clinton is so ostentatiously pimping Black folks for

her own personal gain?

Clinton has spent more time in the Black community in the past three weeks than she has in her entire adult life and has invoked the name of “Obama” more than the sum total of all Blacks collectively.

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members, like the lapdogs that they are, have almost uniformly endorsed her candidacy. All the mediaappointed civil rights groups and individuals have either outrightly or tacitly endorsed her.

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National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, March 6-13, 2016

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The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is the inclusive, expansion of the highly successful Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, which concluded its 20th year anniversary in 2009. The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS as the nation’s FIRST national mobilization campaign that specifically focused on HIV/ AIDS. The campaign has provided AIDS information to well over five million African Americans through the engagement of Black congregations of every sector across the United States.

Please take time during your service to include those that are living and thriving with HIV/ AIDS. You and your congregation do not need to alter your services just include in your prayer an uplifting word our brothers and sisters living with the virus.

If you plan to share or include the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS message in your church please contact us so we can include your church name on our roster of supporters.

For more information contact us at (954) 463-905, ext. 306, 308 or 309 The Centers for Disease Conkikiproject@pridecenterflorida.org trol and Prevention in Atlanta

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New CDC study: 185,000 HIV infections could be prevented in U.S. by 2020

Half of Black gay men and a quarter of Latino gay men projected to be diagnosed within their lifetime If current HIV diagnoses rates persist, about 1 in 2 Black men who have sex with men (MSM) and 1 in 4 Latino MSM in the United States will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime, according to a new analysis by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study, presented last week at the Conference on Retro-viruses and Opportunistic Infections in Boston, provides the first-ever comprehensive na-

tional estimates of the lifetime risk of an HIV diagnosis for several key populations at risk and in every state.

“As alarming as these lifetime risk estimates are, they are not a foregone conclusion. They are a call to action,” said Jonathan Mermin, M.D., director of CDC’s National Center for HIV/ AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention. “The prevention and care strategies we have at our disposal today provide a promising outlook for future reductions of HIV infections and disparities in the U.S., but hundreds of thousands of people will be diagnosed in their lifetime if we don’t scale up ef-forts now.”

CDC researchers used diagnoses and death rates from 2009-2013 to project the lifetime risk of HIV diagnosis in the United States by sex, race and ethnicity, state, and HIV risk group, assuming diagnoses rates remain constant.

Overall, the lifetime risk of HIV diagnosis in the U.S. is now 1 in 99, an improvement from a previous analysis using 2004-2005 data that reported overall risk at 1 in 78.

However, this overall progress masks large disparities: Gay and bisexual men continue to be most affected by the HIV epidemic in the U.S. At current rates, 1 in 6 and women who inject drugs MSM will be diagnosed with have a higher risk than men HIV in their lifetime, including (one in 23 compared with one in able in the Lifetime Risk of HIV Diagnosis in the United 1 in 2 Black MSM, 1 in 4 Latino 36).

MSM, and 1 in 11 white MSM. • People living in the South States Fact Sheet.

“These estimates are a so• African Americans are by are more likely to be diagnosed far the most affected racial or with HIV over the course of their bering reminder that gay and ethnic group with a lifetime lifetime than other Americans, bisexual men face an unacHIV risk of 1 in 20 for men with the highest risk in Wash- ceptably high risk for HIV – (compared to 1 in 132 for ington, DC (1 in 13), Maryland and of the urgent need for acwhites) and 1 in 48 for women (1 in 49), Georgia (1 in 51), Flor- tion,” said Eugene McCray, M.D., director of CDC’s Divi(compared to 1 in 880 for ida (1 in 54), and sion of HIV/AIDS Prevention. whites).

Louisiana (1 in 56).

• People who inject drugs Detailed findings, including “If we work to ensure that evare at much higher lifetime risk data for all states and racial/ ery American has access to the than the general population, ethnic and risk groups, are avail- prevention tools we know work,

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we can avoid the outcomes projected in this study.”

CDC’s High Impact Prevention approach focuses on delivering the most effective prevention strategies – including HIV testing, ongoing care and treatment for people living with HIV, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP, a daily anti-HIV

pill for high-risk uninfected people) and condoms – to the populations that are most heavily affected by the epidemic.

CDC devotes more HIV prevention resources to MSM, especially MSM of color, than to any other risk group. And since 2010, CDC has greatly increased HIV prevention funding to Southern health departments and community-based organizations, to reflect the burden of HIV in the region.

For more information on the new analysis and CDC’s HIV prevention efforts, visit www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom.

details the effect of expanded HIV testing and PrEP according to four different scenarios.

Reaching the National HIV/ AIDS Strategy (NHAS) targets for HIV testing and treatment and expanding the use of daily pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) could prevent an estimated 185,000 new HIV infections in the United States by 2020 – a 70 percent reduction in new infections, according to researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The study, presented last week at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Boston, uses a forecasting model to predict the impact of these key prevention strategies. Based on the reach of each strategy, CDC researchers examined the impact of fully achieving NHAS goals, as well as several alternate levels of success (see additional graphic).

Reaching the nation’s treatment goal of ensuring 80 percent of all of those diagnosed with HIV achieve viral suppression (that is, keeping their virus under control and at a level that dramatically reduces the risk of transmission) alone would prevent an estimated 168,000 in-

are at substantial risk for HIV and who could benefit from PrEP are receiving it.

“If we expand the use of our current prevention strategies today, we can significantly reduce new HIV infections tomorrow,” said Jonathan Mermin, M.D., director of CDC’s National

Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention. “This study confirms that we have the right tools to dramatically reduce new HIV infections, but we have a long way to go in order to make those reductions a reality.”

The study also models the

impact increased PrEP use by people at high risk of infection could have at current levels of viral suppression in the U.S., when the risk of HIV transmission is substantially higher.

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fections over the next five years.

Increasing the use of PrEP, a daily anti-HIV pill, among people who are uninfected but at high risk could prevent an additional 17,000 infections over the same time span.

Currently, however, less than a third of Americans with HIV are on sustained treatment that effectively keeps their virus suppressed. And too few people who

Black Lives Matter partners with reproductive justice groups to fight for Black women

By Kenrya Rankin, From Colorlines: News for Action A woman chants through a megaphone during a protest action through the Central West End of St. Louis, Missouri, on August 20, 2015 Every activist worth her hand-lettered sign knows that it takes collaboration to create change, and February 9 marked a linking of arms between the leaders of organizations that seek to center the rights of Black women.

Leaders from Black Lives Matter, Trust Black Women and New Voices for Reproductive Justice connected to discuss the intersectionality of the movements to save the lives of Black women and how activists and politicians can align and amplify the message.

Regina Mahone, the managing editor of RH Reality Check, lead a discussion with Monica Raye Simpson, executive director of SisterSong and director of the Trust Black Women Partnership; Alicia Garza, cofounder of Black Lives Matter; and La’Tasha D. Mayes, founder and executive director of New

Voices for Reproductive Justice. In conjunction with the conversation, the Trust Black Women Partnership issued a solidarity statement, which concludes: We seek community, fellowship, and connection with Black Lives Matter, and we know that we must stand together or fall separately. Our lives are at stake. To realize a future where Black Lives Matter, we must Trust Black Women. To Trust Black Women is to affirm that Black Lives do Matter. So we say, in

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Here are some of the key takeaways of the discussion: On the synergy between the groups’ missions Alicia Garza: The conditions facing Black communities here in the United States and around the world are multifaceted and they are complex.

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

Reverend Jimmy L. English PASTOR WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................................................. 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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.

"Historically the First Church in the City of Tamarac!”

Rev. Dr. Ileana Bosenbark, Senior Pastor WEEKLY SERVICES & EVENTS SUNDAY Worship Service (Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday) ........................................................... 10 a.m.

F.A.I.T.H. Academy for Children (Spiritual Formation) K-12 ................................ 10 a.m.

TUESDAY F.A.I.T.H. Academy for Adults (Spiritual Formation) - Office Complex ...... 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Worship & Arts Ministry Rehearsals (Open Auditions) - Sanctuary .............................. 7 p.m.

Rev. Juana Jordan, M.Div E-MAIL:juana.jordan@flumc.org 2351 N.W. 26th Street Oakland Park, Florida 33311 Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520 Church Fax: (954) 731-6290

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

WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship.

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

St Paul United Methodist Church 244 S.E. Second Avenue Deerfield Beach, Florida 33341 (954) 427-9407 EMAIL EMAIL:: Stpaulmeth@bellsouth.net WEBSITE WEBSITE:: saintpauldeerfield.com

Rev. Dr. Jimmie L. Brown Senior Pastor

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Sunday School .................................................................................... 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship ................................................................................ 11 a.m.

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Obituaries James C. Boyd Funeral Home

KATES Funeral services for the late Deborah Diane Kates 58 were held Feb. 27 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy English officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

ROCHEFORD Funeral services for the late Mildred Odess Rocheford – 85.

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

Reverend Anthony Burrell, Pastor SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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JOHNSON Funeral services for the late Catherine Delrose Jackson - 66 were held Feb. 27 at Life Tabernacle Worship Center, Inc., with Pastor Lloyd Barrett officiating.

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McWhite's Funeral Home BROWN Funeral services for the late Wayne Brown – 65 were held Feb. 27 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Eugene Cooper officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Central.

CHANG Funeral services for the late Ryan G.O. Chang.

HALL Funeral services for the late Ada Mae Patterson Hall 79 were held Feb. 27 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church Rev. Frank Kennedy, Jr., officiating. Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Tallahassee, FL. STEPHENS Funeral services for the late Virgil Dale Stephens - 55 were held Feb. 27 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Barney Harden officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

THOMAS Funeral services for the late Ralph Eugene Thomas, Sr., were held Feb. 27 at Bible Church of God with Elder Panell Harden officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WORSHIP SERVICES Wednesday (NOON DAY PRAYER) ............................................. 12 -1 p.m.

Wednesday (PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY) .................... 645 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service ................................................................. 10 a.m.

Fifth Sunday Worhip Service ............................................................ 8 a.m.

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

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

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

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STRIGGLES Funeral services for the late Joe Alice Striggles - 84 were held Feb. 27 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Ricky Scott officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens – Central.

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KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD What does God enjoy most about his creation?

By Carey Kinsolving “God likes people because he made them on the last day,” says Sarah, age 6. I suppose Sarah’s idea is that God saved the best for last.

“God enjoys us because we are quiet people,” says Kasey, 6. I wonder if we should get a second opinion from your mother, Kasey.

“God enjoys the sound of hummingbirds, little babies and pianos,” says Mary, 8. “He probably enjoys cartoons when he is not busy reading poems by famous authors.”

While you’re listening, take a deep breath and enjoy the fragrance, says Emily, 6: “God created the flowers because they smell so good.”

While you’re enjoying the fragrances, listen for hoofbeats in unusual places, says Nicki, 6. “God enjoys unicorns and flying horses because they can fly up to heaven.”

Hummingbirds, flowers and babies are all part of God’s creative genius, but what he really wants is conversation, says Nathan, 10: “God created creation so he wouldn’t be alone, so there wouldn’t be just a big space. God wanted someone to talk to.”

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Hillary and Bernie Discover and Re-Discover Black People James Clingman says that the Black community should be asking candidates about how much campaign money they’ve spent with Blackowned media, i.e. newspapers, radio.

By James Clingman, NNPA News Wire Columnist One thing is for sure; Black folks are enjoying this latest political mating dance with Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Sanders is discovering Black people in South Carolina and Georgia, and Clinton has reopened the “leading Blacks” vault to rediscover their loyalty and willingness to present her to the Black electorate one mo’ time, y’all.

Sanders, after years without doing anything specific for the 1 percent Black population of his state, much less for Black people in general, has now discovered, and some would say rediscovered his love and concern for us. In the vast majority of cases it is really a case of Black people discovering Sanders, because most Blacks knew absolutely nothing about him prior to a few months ago, but for Ed Schultz and Black folks’ penchant for watching MSNBC. Sanders started out by traipsing up to Harlem, cam-

eras in tow of course, to sip tea with Sharpton at a Black restaurant. I am sure that boosted his “street cred” bona fides with Black voters.

Uncle Bernie then goes to MLK’s alma mater, Morehouse, and tells thousands of Black folks how much he loves them now and how much he will do for them—now. It’s almost like he is waking up from his fivedecade “I marched with MLK” respite and discovering that Black people exist and, yes, they are important to court because he cannot win without them.

He is pulling out all the condescending platitudes to get the Black vote, and Black folks are lovin’ it.

Hillary, far more knowledgeable and adept at getting Black voters, reached into her bag of politricks and pulled out an old, tried-and-true, sleight of hand tactic. She met with the Great Triumvirate of Black “civil rights” leaders, folks who will hurt you if you get between them and a news camera, to subliminally suggest she is “down with the bruthas.” Sitting at a table with Morial, Sharpton, and a guy Black folks have yet to discover, Cornell Brooks, was her springboard to vie for the Black vote.

Mama Hillary called on old stand-by, John Lewis, to tell Black folks that Sanders has no

street cred, because Lewis “never met him” back in the days of fire-hoses, dogs, and Billy clubs. (Maybe Lewis had a concussion back then and simply forgot.) Hillary then got members of the Black Caucus to endorse her, a monumental victory that will surely bring home the ultimate victory. After all, we cast from 93 percent - 95 percent of our precious votes for Barack in both elections, and he won; why not the same thing this year for Clinton?

Black folks are discovering and being discovered by Bernie; we are also being rediscovered

by Hillary. And while we are making political campaign ads, going to rallies and cheering for the Democratic candidates, as Gil Scott-Heron said in reference to Richard Nixon and the Republicans, “All is calm and quiet along the white sands of San Clemente.” In today’s political world that simply points to the Republicans continued strategy of ignoring Black people by saying absolutely nothing on our behalf or in support of issues that specifically pertain to Black voters.

But why should they? We are “all in” for the Dems.

Hype is meaningless unless it is accompanied by real accountability and substantive results. If the Black vote is so im-

portant and so precious, as we like to say, then why is it literally given away for a song and a dance or a rousing speech? Saying how bad it is for Black people is not doing something about it.

Glad-handing and hobnobbing with two or three leading Blacks is not doing anything to elevate Black people to a state of economic empowerment— and not even political empowerment. Feeling our pain and walking in the streets with us does nothing to alleviate that pain or stop the injustices we suffer.

It is embarrassing to see our people fawning over folks who, when they get what they want from us, will return to the political status quo. If that were not true, we would have seen huge benefits by now. It’s always, “this time it will be different,” when it comes to Black voters.

One practical question to ask candidates who are running around our neighborhoods, churches, and college campuses seeking our votes: “How much campaign money have you spent with Black-owned media, i.e. newspapers, radio?”

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Westside Gazette South Florida stylist Jo Ann 'Silky' Rolle and daughter ShyniceAshley share insights (Cont'd from FP)

Virtually everyone who’s at the top of their game in the hair care industry participates annually, making for a Who’s Who of well known artists. This year proved to be no exception. Among those industry leaders on hand for this year’s show included the likes of: celebrity hair stylist Andre Walker-personal stylist for Oprah Winfrey; Johnny Wright-personal stylist for First Lady Michelle Obama; Neal Farinah-personal stylist for Beyonce and Mary J. Blige; Sam-P Fine-celebrity make-up Artist for Tyra Banks, Vanessa Williams, Patti Labelle, and Iman; and Takisha SturdivantDrew-celebrity hair stylist for Kerry Washington, Iman, Sanaa Latham, and Amber Riley.

Silky took advantage of every opportunity to pick up tips from some of the top professional stylists in the industry.

“I attended a cutting class by one of my favorite well known hairstylists and excellent instructors, Micheline Barber of Impact Beauty, in Tampa, Fla. “I enjoyed attending a class taught by highly acclaimed stylist Charles Gregory. He taught a class called Fab Finishes in which he taught students how to do hairstyles like Up Dos on the set or in the salon,” added Rolle.

The mother and daughter tandem took some time to share some of their insights on family, the health and beauty industry, and their plans for the future with the Westside Gazette newspaper during a recent interview.

Westside Gazette (WG)When did you first become interested in doing hair?

Rolle: I first became interested in hair care as a young girl, maybe around the age of 10.I really started doing hairstyles on my sisters, cousins and friends in the neighborhood. I knew from then that I wanted that to be my profession when I got older. I knew it was my passion.

WG:Share how you went from doing hair as a young girl to becoming a stylist?

Rolle: While a senior at Dillard High I decided to go on to cosmetology school after graduation. So I went to a counselor at school who helped me find a scholarship to attend the vocational School of my choice.

And I chose Sheridan Voc. Tech,. which turned out to be a great decision due to the very

Emmy nominated hairstylist Charles Gregory conducts “Fab Finishes” hairstyle seminar. He is credited with designing the wig made famous by the Tyler Perry character Madea. In addition, he recently completed work on the set of the movie entitled, All Eyez on Me, based on the life of the late Hip Hop artist Tupac.

Mark Clark: Murdered during the height of The Black Panther Party

By Susan, Black Men, Injustices Mark Clark was born June 28, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois. He was one of the 17 children of William Elder Clark, a wellknown Pentecostal minister, and Fannie Bardley Clark. By his teenage years, Clark was actively working with the Peoria branch of the NAACP, leading and participating in demonstrations for housing, fair pay and employment practices, and quality education for the local Black population. His family took note of his dedication to his work, his education and his art, in addition to his quiet, gentle nature. Clark was a graduate of Manual High School in Peoria, and later attended Illinois Central College.

Eventually, working with the NAACP began to take its toll on Clark.

He was dedicated to real revolutionary change, not reforms that could be taken away or watered down by virtue of them being agreed to with the oppressor. To this end, Clark began studying the literature and ten-point program of the Black Panther Party. The BPP demanded land, freedom, bread, freedom for all black prisoners, exemption of black men from the draft, and control of the black community by those who live within it, as opposed to control coming from the outside. He wholeheartedly agreed, joined the Black Panther Party, and organized a Peoria chapter. He visited several churches to drum up support for a free breakfast program for community residents, a program that was the hallmark of several Panther chapters across the country. He eventually got space, and the program continued until it was expelled from the church over congregants’ concern over police harassment and monitoring of the Black Panther Party.

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www.thewestsidegazette.com versatile, and knowledgeable instructors, which wasn’t the case at some of the private schools around town.

While in Cosmo School I started seeking out a job as a shampoo assistant in hopes to learn more about the business while I was training. After searching through the yellow pages, ‘cause there was no internet back then (lol), I called all the popular salons to see who was hiring. Most wanted licensed professionals to rent a booth and I wasn’t ready for that yet. Finally I got a woman on the phone, Miss Shirley Davis, from A New You Salon who was hiring. So after agreeing to interview me I got the job as her personal assistant in her salon. I worked with her doing a lot more than shampoos, like consultations, relaxers, Jeri curls, finger waves, etc. which prepared me to be a professional hairstylist. I worked with her for two years.

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Ghosts of the Orange Bowl Shula chose to keep Jim Del Gaizo as the team’s third quar-

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Craig Curry is pictured standing on the sidelines next to offensive line coach Monte Clark in 1972. An 8th round draft choice out of the University of Minnesota, Curry was attempting to become the first African American quarterback in team history. He would have to fight some very tough odds.

LEGAL NOTICES PUBLICATION OF BID SOLICITATIONS Broward County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for a variety of goods and services, construction and architectural/engineering services. Interested bidders are requested to view and download the notifications of bid documents via the Broward County Purchasing website at: www.broward.org/purchasing.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Florida Department of Transportation Project Bids will be received by the Tallahassee Office until 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, for Proposal ID T4431.

The improvement consists of traffic signal update on SR 7 in Broward County.

This is a Business Development Initiative (BDI) project, and Certification of Qualification is not required. Budget Estimate $216,946.00. Complete letting advertisement information is available at http:/ /www.dot.state.fl.us/cc-admin/Lettings/ Letting_Project_Info.shtm or by calling (850) 414-4000.

Curry was no stranger to being a pioneer. He grew up in Miami’s Coconut Grove and was one of the first Black students and football players to attend predominantly white Coral Gables High School. During his junior year in 1966, he made history when legendary Gables head coach Nick Kotys named him the team’s starting quarterback. Black quarterbacks were almost unheard of in the 1960s—especially at mostly white schools. But Curry was no ordinary football player.

During his senior year in 1967, he led the Coral Gables Cavaliers to a 13-0 record and the state championship. The team was also named mythical national champions by the Minneapolis-based National Sports News Service. Kotys would later call the 1967 Cavaliers the best team he ever coached. In 2007, the FHSAA named the 1967 Cavaliers the best team in Florida high school football history. Curry played many of his biggest games at the Orange Bowl, including back-to-back victories over rival Miami High in in 1966 and 1967 in front of crowds of more than 30,000 at the Orange Bowl.

Curry’s success continued in college. Once again, he became the first Black starting quarterback at the University of Minnesota, He twice led the Big Ten Conference in total offense.

But Curry’s pursuit of NFL success came to an end when he was cut by the Dolphins at the end of the 1972 preseason. Don

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Florida Department of Transportation Project Bids will be received by the Tallahassee Office until 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, for Proposal ID T4432.

The improvement consists of traffic signal update on SR 834 in Broward County. This is a Business Development Initiative (BDI) project, and Certification of Qualification is not required.

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terback, behind Bob Griese and Earl Morrall. At the time, there were no black starting quarterbacks in the NFL. The following year, James Harris of the Rams and Joe Gilliam of the Steelers became the first. The Dolphins asked Curry to switch

March 3 - March 9, 2016 • Page 11 to receiver, a move many African American quarterbacks were forced to make.

Since his football career, he has gone on to a long career as an athletic administrator. He served as athletic director at the University of Arkansas-

Pine Bluff and is currently a public speaker. For more on Craig Curry, here’s a website with additional information: h t t p s : / craigcurryconsulting.wordpress.com/ …/1-natl-footba…/

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Westside Gazette Our domineering matriarch, Jeannette Bennett, '96'

by Artist Yvette Michele Booth

Mrs. Jeannette Bennett, born Feb. 11, 1920, in Gough, Ga., Burke County, to Willie and Mattie Morris. Mrs. Bennett relocated to Broward County at the age of 16, where she has resided for 80 years. She has lived in Larkdale for 53 years and is one of the original residents for the West Ken Lark development.

Bennett was a domestic caregiver for Mark and Julie Jeffords, and cooked for the wealthy, serving many parties for over 60 years. She was allowed to hire her own serving staff to assist her as Head Chef.

Bennett met her husband, Ned Willie Bennett (K.C.) in 1947. This family included seven children (two of which have been called home to glory): Pearlie Mae Ashley, Willie Mae Lakes (deceased), Johnny McCullars, Maeida Brown, Inmon Bennett (deceased),Virginia Smith, and Cassandra Bennett.

BENNETT God has blessed her to live 96 years and see five generations. Being assisted by her daughter, Cassandra, she is still cooking and baking pies. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still able to dress and take care of herself, to God be the glory.

Bennett has 14 grand-children, 32+ great-grand-children,

and 29+ great great-grandchildren. She is a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Jimmy Witherspoon, her great-grandson.

Bennett, known to her family and neighbors as Ma Bennett, Grandma or Ms. Jeannette, thanks God for her long life and is in her right mind. She says the key to long life is to have faith, trust and obey God. Her favorite scripture is Psalms 27, the Lord is the light of my salvation whom shall I fear?

As one of the oldest residents in Larkdale, Mrs. Bennett is respected and loved by her family.

A woman of great wisdom, she is a funny person who always keeps you laughing. Sharing is one of her ways of living. If she can help somebody she surely will, even at 96. Whatever she can give she will.

This is our domineering matriarch.

Miramar honors Waste Pro Driver for saving drowning child Andy P erez Garcia receives commendation from City Perez The City of Miramar this week awarded a top civilian honor to Waste Pro USA truck driver Andy Perez Garcia for helping save the life of a drowning one-year-old child.

Last December, Garcia was driving his regular route through Miramar picking up garbage when he heard cries for help from behind a house.

Garcia leapt from his truck and ran to the back yard where he found an unconscious child just pulled from a pool. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A boy came to me and asked me if I knew CPR,â&#x20AC;? Garcia said at the time. Perez administered CPR until paramedics arrived, helping save the life of the child, Bradley. This month, Bradley turned two years old and Tuesday evening, the City of Miramar awarded Garcia with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life Saving Award.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone here at Waste Pro commends Andy for his heroic act,â&#x20AC;? said Waste Pro Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Jennings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He showed dedication, selflessness and above all else, an eagerness to do whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right. Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-workers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t surprised that he would jump to action like this since Andy is just a wonderful person. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re honored to have him in the Waste Pro family,

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getting a face lift starting with six local artists from the Art N Soul organization. Al Huggins, the artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; representative and founder of Art N Soul, indicated that the plan is to have six murals painted on buildings throughout the boulevard. Huggins is working with the business owners to start the beginning of an art renaissance for the community.

partnership. I asked Simpson what was the source of his inspiration for the mural. He indicated that he wanted to send a message to students that they should study, work hard, imagine and laugh.

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The Little Leaders Learning Academy LLC currently adorns the art work of Wilbert Simpson Jr..

To see the work from Simpson, simply visit the This work was completed in the month of Febru- Little Leaders Learning Academy. We will continue ary and each month a different business will be to follow the Art N Soul Project as each business and mural is completed. partnered with an artist.

Waste Pro Driver Andy Perez Garcia with Bradley, now age two, and Bradleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmother, Samanthe Archange at Miramar Commission Chambers, on Feb. 23, 2016. because above all else, we care for our communities.â&#x20AC;?

Garcia has been a Waste Pro USA driver for four years, ever since the company started col-

lecting garbage in the Miramar area. After the rescue, Garcia said he was especially happy to help, as he has three kids and a granddaughter of his own.

Know your Rights: The Community Wants to Know Forum Mar ch 5 2016 a March att FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- The T.J. Reddick Bar Association, Incorporated will host a know your rights forum on Saturday, March 5th, in which panelists will engage in a discussion panel to address numerous criminal justice issues that affect and are important to the community. The forum begins at 10:00 a.m. and will be held at the New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 400 N.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The T.J. Reddick Bar Association, Incorporated will host the event in partnership with the Urban League of Broward County Young Professionals Network and the Chi Psi Omega

th e Ne w Mo un ptist Ch ur ch the New Moun untt Olive Ba Baptist Chur urch Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The Panel of esteemed justice system experts will include Sheriff Scott Israel, State Attorney Michael Satz, Public Defender Howard Finkelstein, NAACP President Marsha Ellison, Judge Elijah Williams, Attorney Skinner Louis, State Representative Shevrin Jones and ACLU Attorney Barry Butin.

Moderated by Suzette Speaks, representatives of local bar associations, community organizations and the Broward community at-large will also be in attendance.

The symposium is geared toward educating youth and a-

What is coming out of our homes?

(Cont'd from FP) Our approach to addressing these problems has not been from the position of tenderness, purity, and kindheartedness.

We are deficient in these personalities, which communicate respect for all people.

Lack of respect will destroy relationships quicker than a cat can blink his eye.

Where has the respect in our families vanished?

To those of us who are being blessed by having a home trusted in God, have we become so selfish that we are hording all of the love and goodness within the walls of our homes?

What good is it if we have a cure for preserving our families if we are safeguarding it for ourselves?

There was a time when the term extended family meant that the bonds of family went beyond the four walls of your home. Family love included aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, grandparents and everybody else.

If we are not careful our family, both in-house and extended, will become an extinct family unless we bring back the love, respect and joy that once filled our homes. It did not matter whether our home was an apartment, in the projects, or a single family home, we always had some kind of love to share. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet â&#x20AC;&#x201C;smelling savor.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ephesians 5:2 KJV A HOME, A FAMILY, A NATION, A WORLD; NOTHING WILL LAST WITHOUT GOD

dults of their constitutional rights and how to interact with law enforcement during a police encounter. Our goal is to provide the audience with information on how to effectively communicate with police to foster mutual respect while protecting the civil rights of the community.

The T.J. Reddick Bar Association, Incorporated is addressing this issue because of recent instances where interactions with law enforcement yielded deadly results: Corey Jones, Michael Brown and Eric Garner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want get answers to many questions that the Black community in Broward County have about the extent to which police can use deadly force and gain knowledge about the justice system in general. The desire is to have an open and honest forum to discuss critical issues with those who are at the forefront of the justice system.

We encourage this dialogue with the hopes to inform and prepare the community to take steps toward making their voices heard. There is an inherent problem when the community is in fear of the police that are entrusted to protect and serve and vice versa,â&#x20AC;? says Ruby Green, President of the T.J. Reddick Bar Association.

Free and open to the public.

Visit www.myartnsoul.com to learn more about the artists and the Art N Soul Mission for its artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the community.

Artists of all ages have a message to share in helping eradicate this epidemic that is affecting our community.

Broward County has the highest AIDS Rates in the USA!

Alvin Ailey (January 5, 1931 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 1, 1989)

ART ON AIDS/HIV Choreographer Alvin Ailey is renowned for popularizing modern dance through his world-famous company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He passed away from AIDS-related diseases at 58.

SOURCE: Blackdoctor.org Photography Credits: Westside Gazette Stock Photography, Simpson Art, Yvette Booth. Alvin Ailey public domain. Press releases send to arts@thewestsidegazette.com. Advertising call (954)-525-1489

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Westside Gazette As appeared in Tallahassee Democrat on Thursday, February 4, 2016

Drop The Suit!

Over 10,000 Rally in Tally to fight for educational options

In 2001, the Florida legislature created the Tax Credit Scholarship Program to empower low income parents to choose the best K12 school for their children. This program now serves 78,000 children, over 75% of whom are minorities. The average annual income of their families is $25,000.

Test scores show they were the worst performers in their public schools. Test scores show once on scholarship they make progress equal to children of all incomes.

Research shows that the program even improves the academic performance of the public schools.

OPPAGA, the state’s fiscal research arm, has issued reports stating that the program saves taxpayers tens of millions of dollars a year.

Despite all these benefits, in August of 2014 the Florida teachers union filed a lawsuit asking the courts to shut down the program and evict the children from their chosen schools. In May 2015, Circuit Court Judge George Reynolds dismissed the suit.

The union appealed and has vowed to continue the suit “as long as it takes”.

On January 19, 2016 over 10,000 scholarship parents and students came from all over Florida to urge the union to drop the suit. Their message was one of hope, not anger.

They said not every child will thrive in their assigned public school. Some children need an environment that only this program can provide. Over a third of Florida schoolchildren now attend a school other than their zoned assigned public school.

They attend magnets, charters, virtual schools and dual enrollment programs. Why target the program that serves only Florida’s poorest children?

Bishop Victor Curry, New Birth Baptist Church of Miami. Chairman of the Save Our Scholarships Coalition, Master of Ceremonies of the Rally, and one of the one hundred AfricanAmerican ministers in Florida who have denounced the lawsuit.

They were joined at the rally by Martin Luther King III, who led the thousands in a simple chant: “Drop The Suit!”

Join civil rights leaders from around Florida.

Urge the teachers union to

#DropTheSuit!

Learn more. Visit SaveOurScholarships.com.

Valentin Mendez, scholarship student, and his mother

Paid for by the Black Alliance for Educational Options

Save Our Scholarships Coalition Members:

JULIO FUENTES Founder and president of the Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, representing 38 chapters and 80,000 minority businesses, and CEO of Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options (CREO)

BISHOP C. E. GLOVER The Florida Black Ministers Parental Choice Alliance, representing more than 100 ministers across the state

MAURY LITWACK The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, representing Florida Jewish day schools, synagogues and families

JACQUELINE COOPER Black Alliance For Educational Options, representing 10,000 members and 100 elected officials

RABBI MOSHE MATZ

LORENA CASTILLO

REV. H. K. MATTHEWS

Agudath Israel of Florida, representing roughly 100 rabbis and synagogues

Coalition of Hispanic Instructors In Support of Parental Awareness, over 80 public school teachers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties

Legendary Florida civil rights figure who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma

“Ultimately, if the courts have to decide, the courts will be on the side of justice. Because this is about justice; this is about righteousness; this is about truth; this is about freedom: the freedom to choose what’s best for your family – and your child, most importantly.” - Martin Luther King III

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