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12 die in Chicago violence over Christmas week, two others fatally shot by police Will America bring in the New Year like this? -- Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
Bettye R. Jones, 55, and Quintonio Legrier, 19, were fatally shot this weekend. At least 12 people died from violence during the Christmas holiday week in Chicago, including two men fatally shot on Christmas Day, and a 21year-old woman whose body was found in a suitcase in a
Far South Side alley. Chicago Police also fatally shot two people while responding to a domestic violence call in the west side Austin neighborhood, where four of the week’s earlier homicides took place.
The body of Dominique Ferguson was found in an alley Sunday in the Roseland neighborhood, according to police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office. She was found by kids playing in an alley in the 300 block of West 115th Street. The medical examiner’s office said results of an autopsy Monday were inconclusive, with results pending further investigation. A man and a woman were killed in an Englewood neighborhood shooting early Sunday. Tyree White, 29, and Ashley Eddings, 28, were outside near West 59th Street and South Wentworth Avenue when someone walked up and opened fire about 2:15 a.m., according
to police and the medical examiner’s office. White, of the 200 block of East 121st Place, was shot in the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Eddings, of southwest suburban Joliet, was shot in the back and was taken to Stroger Hospital, where she died about four hours later, according to the medical examiner’s office. A 37-year-old man was fatally shot late Saturday in Little Village. Jose L. Lopez was sitting outside with other people about 9:50 p.m. in the 2800 block of West 21st Place when an SUV pulled up and someone inside flashed gang signs and opened fire, according to police and the medical examiner’s office. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
110 years between draining the Everglades & Depopulating S. Florida By Audrey Peterman Florida’s Governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, for whom Broward County is named, ordered the Everglades swamp drained around 1904, beginning the era of South Florida’s mega-development. He wanted to create an empire in its stead. To look at South Florida now, with wall to wall development from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic surrounding a sliver of remaining Everglades, it’s easy to see how well that era succeeded. But in the coming years, our descendants might point to Dec. 21, 2015, as the beginning of the opposite era, the
one that led to our undevelopment: “There’s no keeping the water out...ultimately this area (South Florida) has to depopulate,” South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard is quoted in the article, “The Siege of Miami,” published Dec. 21, 2015 in The New Yorker. If you are at all interested in the present and future of our region, you should read and study this article, easily accessible on line. “We can’t let investor confidence, resident confidence and confidence in our economy start to fall away,” Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine explains his priorities in the same piece. “There’s no textbooks, there’s
In 1904, the Everglades stretched from Orlando to the Florida Keys. Today a mere sliver remains and development stretches from the Gulf to the Atlantic. (Everglades Foundation photo)
no ‘How to Protect Your City from Sea Level Rise,’ go to Chapter 4. So the city would have to write its own. We have a team that’s going to get it done, that’s going to protect this city. ..” So in just a little over 100 years South Florida has moved from the charge to “drain the swamp” and “create an empire” to the possibility of the forced “depopulation” of the area. Mayor Stoddard’s words made my heart flutter. It isn’t often that someone who relies on votes has the courage to speak such an unpopular and scary truth. Finding that the Mayor is also a scientist made his position more understandable - he deals in facts. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Stigma mustn’t stop us from discussing HIV and mass incarceration By C. Virginia Fields Recently the New York Times published an op-ed that has drawn much needed attention to the continuing epidemic of HIV infection among Black American women by linking it to mass incarceration. What’s striking is not so much the strength of the argument (which is debatable) but rather the public discussion that has started around it — one illustrating the power of stigma to influence the conversation around HIV/AIDS. In “Why Are So Many Black Women Dying of AIDS?,” philosophy professor Laurie Shrage reminds us that the
rate of new HIV infections in Black women is 20 times higher than it is for white women. We would also point out that Black women accounted for the largest share of new HIV infections among women in 2010: 6,100, or 64 percent of all new infections in women. In Shrage’s words, this state of affairs has “perplexed public health officials” because “rates of injection drug use or unprotected sex among Black women are no higher than for other groups,” and “most gay men do not have female sexual partners.” Meanwhile, it has been shown that Americans tend to have sexual partners within
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during the same period, concluding that “higher incarceration rates among Black males explain the lion’s share of the Black-white disparity in AIDS infection rates among both men and women.” (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
Who is controlling your fireworks display? “For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.” Luke 17:24 (NASB) By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. The end of the year usually brings an array of fireworks displays that can lead to death. If you have never been caught in the undertow currents of a wave crashing to the shore or experienced a moment of feeling disconnected to life because you suddenly feel your life slipping away in the midst of a situation gone totally wrong, you immediately know that the need to find God can be as fleeting as the life of a shooting star. It’s an amazing sight and as soon as you realize it, it’s all gone. So too is a life without God. Even though we may be caught in the deadly currents of sins and life appears to be leftover remnants of a fireworks display God is right there to pull us to safety. Imagine, if you will, the brilliant display of sparkles and starbursts and loud bombs bursting in the midnight blue sky, while the smell of gunpowder tickles your nose like the aromas of a Sunday dinner being prepared at grandma’s house. (Cont'd on Page 6)
Clifford Gassett called to eternal rest Clifford Alexander Gassett, the eldest of 10 siblings, was born on Jan. 7, 1936 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to the late Homer and Julia Gassett. Clifford was educated in Broward County Public Schools, graduating from Dillard High school in the class of 1954. He attended Kentucky State College where he earned a Bachelors Degree in 1960 and pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He also obtained a Masters in Education from Florida A&M University. Clifford was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Vivian Middletown in 1959 and this union was blessed with two children: Cindy and Barry. Vivian and Barry both preceded Clifford in death. In 2008, Clifford was united in marriage to Theresa Mckinzy of Ft. Meade, Fla. Clifford joined a blended family with her three sons: Reginald, Jarett and Jeraemy Gillis. Clifford transitioned from this life to his eternal home on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. Professionally, Clifford enjoyed 35 years of dedicated service as an educator. He began his career as a teacher in Ft. Pierce, Fla. He continued his career with the Broward County School Board, serving as a classroom teacher, guidance counselor and retiring as dean at McArthur High school in June of 1996. Clifford was a man of character with great convictions and a man of God. Born and raised in Mt. Hermon AME Church, he served as a trustee and was a faithful member until his death. He was an avid football and tennis fan, and faithfully followed the Indianapolis Colts and the careers of Venus and Serena Williams. An avid reader, he read two newspapers from cover to cover every day, watched major news channels to keep well informed of political and social issues past and present. Affectionately called “Rudy” by his friends, he faithfully supported Dillard High School
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GASSETT The consummate financial supporter of his alma mater, Kentucky State College and Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Clifford attended homecoming every year since graduating, including October of this year. He faithfully attended fraternity meetings, various local functions and national conventions until his death. Clifford loved and collected music of various genres, enjoying artists from Nat King Cole, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Charlie Wilson, Aaron Nevell,Sade, Michael Jackson to Mary J. Left to cherish his memories are a devoted wife, Theresa; one loving daughter, Cindy Rogers (Jeff), of Durham, N.C.; two grandsons, Brandon and Tyler Rogers of Durham, N.C.; three stepsons Reginald and Jeraemy Gillis of Fort Lauderdale, Jarett Gillis of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Clinton (Christine) of Miramar, Fla.; six sisters: Albertha Bryant of Plantation, Fla., Elouise Campbell, Estella Allen (Neal), Jearline Hall, and Earline Dubose of Fort Lauderdale, Connie Taylor of Tallahassee, Fla., and a host of family members and friends. MEMBER: National Newspaper Publishers Association ( NNPA), and Southeastern African-American Publishers Association (SAAPA) Florida Association of Black Owned Media (FABOM)
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As NNPA Prepares for 75th Anniversary: President Happy New Year and Envisions Black Press as ‘mainstream’ By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) Civil rights leader Benjamin Chavis, now president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), says he envisions Black newspapers as becoming the “new mainstream” rather than an alternative press as it is often called. “The Black Press, I believe has an opportunity where it can make even more traction than it has in the past,” Chavis said in a recent interview with the Trice Edney News Wire. “In other words, I don’t see the Black Press as a side press from the mainstream press. I want the Black Press to become the new mainstream because the demographics are changing.” THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE POST OFFICE 5304 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33310
Black-owned newspapers are often called specialty, alternative or minority press by government agencies and corporate America. But, according to an analysis of U. S. Census Bureau population stats, people of color, including African-Americans, will gradually increase to become a clear majority of America’s population over the next four decades. “All in all, minorities, now 37 percent of the U.S. population, are projected to comprise 57 percent of the population in 2060,” according to a U. S. Census report. “The total minority population would more than double, from 116.2 million to 241.3 million over the period.” During that period, “the Black population is expected to increase from 41.2 million to
un-stuff your drawers But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11 By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. What images come to mind when you hear or read the words, “stuffed drawers”? Do you see disproportioned bodies of people who have a close resemblance to Cabbage Patch Kids that are swollen, blown up and squashed into old fashion underpants with short legs? Or do you see dresser drawers not completely closed, overstuffed and over flowing with plenty of clothes that you forgot you had and you probably couldn’t wear them even if you went on a slim fast diet for four straight years? For me, up until recently this vision of overstuffed drawers reminded me of having more than enough and not knowing what to do with it. After telling my son who is home from college enjoying his
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Black owned media and Black churches continue as legacies join together as one voice in Civil Rights movement
Let’s be ready to make, preach and write our own history How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7 (NASB)
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Black History Month is an occasion to focus on the contributions of Black people in America. It is a month-long celebration of accomplishments that could not be complete without due consideration of the Black Media. Obviously, education is a key to the survival and progress of American society. The Black church and Black Media are next in line for Black people. History says as much. “One supports the other,” said Bishop Victor T. Curry, senior pastor/teacher of New
Birth Cathedral of Faith in Opa Locka. Bishop Curry operates the only Black American owned radio station - WMBM, 1490 AM, in South Florida. “We read the Black newspapers and pass on the information. The Black media can print what goes on in the pulpit.” The Black church has always been an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement,” Curry continued. Most of the Civil Rights leaders were clergy. Most of the Civil Rights meetings were held in church. They couldn’t meet anywhere else. (Cont'd on Page 10)
By Charles Moseley and Bobby R. Henry, Sr. Historically, Black journalists have been at the forefront of the struggle for equal rights. Recording the accurate account alongside the freedom fighters in America’s history has been their cross to bear. Without Black journalists, the Black Press and the Black church, who could African Americans rely on to tell their story with truth, passion and integrity? From the Exodus in 1786, from white, St. George’s Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia by Black parishioners to the very first Black owned newspaper, Freedom’s Journal founded by free born African Americans John Russwurm and Samuel Cornish on March 16, 1827 in New York City; we have been championed to “Pleading our own cause “ and telling our own stories by preaching liberation from the pulpits of our own churches
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Harris Chapel United Methodist Church 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
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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.
2211 N.W. 7th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33061 Church: (954) 583-9368 Email: bethelmbchurchfl@att.net
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800 N.W. 8th Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 Church Telephone: (954) 943-2422 Church Fax: (954) 943-2186
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"
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Faith United Church of Christ 6201 NW 57 Street Tamarac, FL 33319 954-721-1232 uccfaith@bellsouth.net faithbroward.org "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.
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Rev. Dr. Derrick J. Hughes, Pastor SUNDAY SERVICES Worship Services .......................................................... 7:30 & 10:45 a.m. Children's Church ........................................................ 7:30 & 10:45 a.m. Communion (First Sunday) ......................................... 7:30 & 10:45 a.m. New Members' Class .................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Church School .............................................................................. 9:30 a.m. Baptist Training Union (BTU) .................................................... 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (Bible Study) ...................................... 11:15 a.m.. & 7:00 p.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. Wednesday (Bible Study) ............................................................................... 10:45 a.m.
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New Mount Olive Baptist Church 400 N.W. 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale 33311 (954) 463-5126 ● Fax: (954) 525-9454 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY Sunday .................................................... 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................................................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Noonday Service .................................. 12:00-12:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting ............................................ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ................................................... 7:00 p.m. Where the kingdom of God is increased through Fellowship. Leadership, Ownership and Worship F.L.O.W. To Greatness!
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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
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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”
Obituaries McWhite's Funeral Home BRYAN Funeral services for the late Sister Vinette Rhonda Bryan - 54 were held Dec. 27 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Yvonne Mylor officiating. SMITH Funeral services for the late Glenna Murl Smith - 77 were held Dec. 27 at Seventh Day Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale Pastor Lennox Fearon officiating.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home BLACKMAN Funeral services for the late Paul N. Blackman - 28 were
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“Who is this Jesus and what color was he? By Pastor Rasheed Z. Baaith “And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.” "John (8:45) One resolution all of us should make for the New Year is a determination to learn truth, walk in truth and live truth no matter how uncomfortable or difficult the truth may be to accept. Especially the truth about God and religion. There is nothing more important in life. held Dec. 23 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Bishop Howard Rolle officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens – Central. POPE Funeral services for the late Little Albert Pope – 69 were held Dec. 26 at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church with Rev. A.J. Davis officiating. Interment: South Florida VA National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Fl. The Westside Gazette Newspaper Wishes Our Readers, Advertisers and Supporters A Happy & Prosperous New Year.
To that end Pastor Allen B Jackson of Ark Ministries International has been doing an illuminating, The teachings center on the ethnicity and genealogy of Jesus. Understand clearly this is not revisionist history nor is it an attempt to give racial superiority to one group of people over another. Even more important the foundation for all that is being taught is the Bible. And the Bible is clear that Jesus Christ was a person of color, Black. I have attended two of the three classes that have been offered and each class has been focused in content but broad in application. To say it has been done in a scholarly, erudite manner is an understatement. The time spans from antiquity to slavery to the present time. Jackson presents evidence that the true ethnicity of Christ was hidden from the Africans who were made slaves by forbidding them to learn to read English. The hiding of that knowledge was part of a greater conspiracy to keep those enslaved docile and confused. (Read full story on www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Westside Gazette For the past 24 years, the Longshoremen have given 400 or more boxes of food to needy families. Hats off to ILA Local 1526.
The Holiday Committee for the ILA Local 1526 recently held their annual Christmas holiday boxes giveaway.
Birthday celebration for local Nonagenarian County School System. She retired in 1994. Lovingly planned by her sons, Julian, David, and Norman, the celebration was filled with reflections of those that hold fond memories of her impact on their lives. Warm reflections were given by Sonya Burrows, Maude Storr, Karen Collins Avery, Janice Kennedy Hayes, Rudy Green, and Vince Collins II. Happy Birthday to a phenomenal woman!
Mrs. Norma “Honey Bunch” Wright “With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Psalm 91:16 On Dec. 26, 2015, family and friends gathered at a local restaurant to honor and celebrate the 90 th birthday of Norma “Honey Bunch” McCoy Wright. She is the oldest surviving member of one of our community’s families – The McCoys. Although born in Waynesboro, Ga., this “day-after Christmas birthday girl” grew up in Fort Lauderdale. A 1947 graduate of Tuskegee Institute (now known as Tuskegee University), she began her professional
career as a dietitian. She and her husband, the late Julius Wright, are the parents of five children—Julian (“Dr. J”), Roslyn, David, Norman (“Stormin’ Norman), and William (“Billy/Bill”). Their only daughter, Roslyn, and their youngest son, William, are deceased. Filled with a natural gift for helping others, “Mrs. Wright” (as she is affectionately called by those she assisted) was also a social worker. She has served countless youths and their families as a visiting teacher/school social worker with the Broward
Who is controlling your fireworks display? (Cont'd from FP) All that excitement and just like that it’s all gone, all that is left are the memories. Sin is like that too; a gigantic display of fireworks. There is a grave danger of playing too close with fireworks orchestrated by man. Allured by the majesty of its kaleidoscope of colors and the tumultuous sound, as if to give you a standing ovation for a performance well done, so too are the effects of sin. Even in the middle of turpitude God has not left us no matter how many sparks may fly. “I will not leave nor forsake you.” We may take a leave of absence from God, but He will never leave us. No display of any evil works of fire, can keep God from us! His assurances are exact. His Word is the truth and the light! We can move onward because He is already there. All we have to do is grab onto His hand that is even now wrapped around us. “Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” John 8:12 (NASB) Begin the New Year right with a display of fireworks from God that shows from the inside side out. Happy New Year! FIREWORKS FROM GOD LEAVES A LIFE ALL LIT UP
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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. Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Florida Department of Transportation Project Bids will be received by the Tallahassee Office until 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, for Proposal ID T6389. The improvements consist of intersection improvements along SR 25/Okeechobee Rd. in Miami-Dade County. This is a Business Development Initiative (BDI) project, and Certification of Qualification is not required. Budget Estimate $184,124.00. Complete letting advertisement information is available at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/cca d m i n / L e t t i n g s / Letting_Project_Info.shtm or by calling (850) 414-4000.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: FMCE 15-13154 DIVISION: 33 ORRETTE SHAWN FLOWERS, Petitioner and LORI-ANN DACOSTA, Respondent
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: LORI-ANN DACOSTA Respondent's last known address 6613 Pebble Beach, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Orrette Shawn Flowers whose address is 6613 Pebble Beach North Lauderdale, FL 33068 on or before January14, 2016 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 201 Southeast Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, Floirda 33301 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Dated November 30, 2015 HOWARD C. FORMAN As Clerk of the Circuit Court Edna Edmond, Deputy Clerk Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015
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ART ON AIDS/HIV
South Florida has the highest AIDS Rates in the USA!
Artists of all ages have a message to share in helping this epidemic that is affecting our community.
Experience OWNING UP, the new, powerful and moving multimedia exhibit that tells the stories of HIV+ Millennials through portraits and stories in their own words about facing the HIV/ AIDS epidemic. The AIDS & HIV rates are on the rise for heterosexual women of all races. Portrait: .DLWO\Q $JH ,QIHFWHG ZLWK +,9 :RUOG $,'6 0XVHXP DQG (GXFDWLRQ &HQWHU 1( WK 6WUHHW 6XLWH :LOWRQ 0DQRUV )/ KWWS ZZZ ZRUOGDLGVPXVHXP FRP
Photography Credits: Westside Gazette Stock Photography, Artist Yvette Michele Booth from photographs at The World AIDS Museum and Research Center for Art on AIDS/HIV.
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Eric Garner death case settled; New York City to pay his family $5.9 million
If old seasoned wood can be cleaned what about you? Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. While cleaning our old worn, tattered, and seasoned wooden fence I was amazed how the solution cleaned all of the aged mold and mildew from the wood. As the solution touched the wood, it washed away the built-up grime and as it did it pulled back the covers to expose the wood that began to look like it did when we built the fence. What was now old appeared to be original, except for the newly incorporated lean - as if it were an old pimp, walking with a cane - that replaced the sturdy upright posture it once had. (Cont'd on Page 3)
South Florida Book Festival highlighted by nationally known social and political activist Tavis Smiley Eric Garner’s July 23, 2014 funeral at Bethel Baptist Church in Brooklyn. News). (Inset: Eric Garner's wife, Esaw Garner) By Ryan Parker Christina Littlefield
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Almost a year after Eric Garner’s controversial death, New York City settled a case brought by Garner’s relatives,
agreeing last week to pay $5.9 million. “This settlement is significant,” said Jonathan Moore, a civil rights attorney who is representing Garner’s family.
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However, he said, the family will continue fighting for justice. Garner’s July 17, 2014 death during a clash with police “forced us to examine the state of race relations, and the
relationship between our police force and the people they serve,” City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer said in a statement announcing the settlement. (Cont'd on Page 5)
Mother of Black man killed by K.C. cops seeks to clear his name stealing?’” recalled Narene. “Ryan did nothing of the sort of what they put in their story. I could see he was going to be a great man, a father, an uncle, a true brother. Ryan was a good guy.” Ryan, 24, was enjoying the
nightlife with friends at Kansas City’s Power & Light entertainment district. As the bars began to close, people flowed into the streets. Police officers were already in place, attempting to disperse the crowd. (Cont'd on Page 3)
Nationally acclaimed author and National Public Radio talk show host Tavis Smiley provides social commentary recently before a captive audience. (Photo by Steve Vinik) By Charles Moseley
President Obama says race infects U.S. criminal America,” President Obama said justice system in Philadelphia. “It’s important
Ryan Stokes with daughter. By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Department officer William Thompson ended Ryan Stokes’ Washington Correspondent life with four bullets, both media WASHINGTON, D.C. and police reports have de(NNPA) – These days, all scribed Ryan as a thief and an Narene Stokes wants to do is armed suspect. “At first… we got asked a lot, clear her son’s name and gain some closure. In the two years ‘Well, did he have a gun? You since Kansas City, Mo. Police know, was he down there
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limit their nuclear program, President Barack Obama told the NAACP national convention recently that race has always played an outsized role in incarceration. “There is a long history of inequity in the justice system in
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for us to realize that violence in our communities is serious and that historically has affected the African-American community, which many times have been under policed, rather than over policed. “Folks were very interested in containing the AfricanAmerican community, which led to segregated areas, but within those areas, there wasn’t enough police presence. But here’s the thing, over the last few decades, we have also locked up more and more non-violent drug offenders than ever before for longer than ever before, and that is the real reason our prison population is so high.” President Obama said there has been a prison explosion in the U.S. over the past 35 years. “The United States is home to 5 percent of the world’s population, but 25 percent of the world’s prisoners. Think about that. Our incarceration rate is four times higher than China’s." (Cont'd on Page 3)
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The power of the written word was on full display during the South Florida Book Festival (SFBF), held on July 17-18, 2015 at the African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC) in Fort Lauderdale. The event has become one of the premier book fairs in the country, attracting literary giants from across the country. One of the highlights of the two-day event featured National Public Radio talk show host Tavis Smiley. Smiley was on hand to promote his recent book entitled, My Journey with Maya Angelou. Smiley also participated in a town hall meeting where he addressed a variety of issues in his typical unabashed style. Smiley has been one of a few nationally known Black figures to openly engage in criticism of President Barack Obama. And as such, Smiley has been the recipient of public scorn by several high profile Black luminaries from around the country. (Cont'd on Page 11) MEMBER: National Newspaper Publishers Association ( NNPA), and Southeastern African-American Publishers Association (SAAPA) Florida Association of Black Owned Media (FABOM)
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infection, to commemorate the lives that have been lost to the disease, and to raise awareness about it. A sand sculpture is created by Sudarsan Pattnaik.
Held on Dec. 1 each year, World AIDS Day is an occasion to show solidarity with the people living with the
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US Marine found guilty of killing transgender Filipino By Jim Gomez and Teresa Cerojano, Associated Press
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OLONGAPO, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine court on Dec. 1, 2015 convicted a U.S. Marine of killing a Filipino last year after he discovered she was a transgender woman in a hotel while he was on a break after participating in joint military exercises in the country. Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted of homicide by first strangling Jennifer Laude and then dunking her head into a toilet bowl in the hotel they had checked into after meeting in a disco bar in October 2014 in Olongapo, a city northwest of Manila. He was sentenced to six-12 years in jail and credited with time already spent in detention, said court clerk Gerry Gruspe. The court also ordered Pemberton, who has been detained at a Philippine military camp
"HIV/AIDS is not an Alone disease." - - Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- An estimated 1.2 million people died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2014, and about 39 million people worldwide have died of AIDS-related causes since the epidemic began. Seventy percent of all people living with HIV in 2014 were living in Sub-Saharan Africa, which bears the heaviest burden of HIV/AIDS worldwide.
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