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Lawson’s record on guns and Brown’s onslaught against him in Florida’s 5th Congressional District underscores just how toxic guns are as a political issue in Democratic politics

By Emily Goldberg

Florida Rep. Al Lawson and Alvin Brown, former mayor of Jacksonville

Florida Rep. Al Lawson has found himself on defense over his gun record in his Democratic primary as opponent Alvin Brown has made firearms a central issue in the wake of last month’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Brown, the former mayor of Jacksonville, has scoured Lawson’s record and criticized everything from his 2005 vote in the Florida Legislature for the controversial “Stand Your

Ground” bill to accepting $2,500 in “blood money” from the National Rifle Association.

Lawson said the alleged NRA donation was a clerical mistake, in which his staff entered a code for the wrong organization. The donation no longer appears on the Federal Election Commission’s website. But the bitterness isn’t going away in what has quickly become the state’s most brutal Democratic congressional primary, which is unfolding in a minority-heavy seat that stretches across half of North Florida. The winner is all but certain to win in November because nearly 60 percent of the district‘s registered voters are Democrats. “[Brown is] continuing to say that I’m a supporter of gun violence and (Cont’d on page 5)

Dean Trantalis is sworn in as the fifth Mayor of the City of Fort Lauderdale since the terms changed in 1982. Under the new terms the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale serves a three-year term, no greater than six consecutive terms, for a maximum of 18 years. “We are standing with Dean because of his out of the box kinda thinking and his willingness to stand with those who want to slow down the insatiable appetite of developers who seem to gobble up communities and their identities.” —Bobby R. Henry, Sr., Publisher (Photo by Steve Shires)

By Nichole Richards During Woman’s History Month, we have a tendency to focus our admiration on national figures, often times forsaking the important community work of our local she-roes. Although acclaimed changemakers, such as Shirley Chisolm and Angela Davis, have monumentally changed the course of history in this country, our local teachers, church mothers, and neighbors have had similar profound effects on our communities and deserve the same recognition, appreciation, and gratitude. One such woman is Fort Lauderdale’s own Ms. Maude Lewis Storr.

“I was born out in the country, just as far back in the woods as you could get.”

She joked.

At 92 years old, Ms. Storr is still sharp and playful, lightheartedly recounting stories from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, a (Cont’d on page 9)

Political analyst Donna Brazile delivered the keynote address on “The State of the Black Press in 2018” at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., during the NNPA’s annual Black Press Week.

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By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

Political analyst and author Donna Brazile delivered a stirring address about the “State of the Black Press in 2018” at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., capping off the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) annual Black Press Week.

The NNPA is a trade group that represents more than 200 Black-owned media companies operating in the United States. NNPA member

publications reach more than 20 million readers in print and online every week.

“I’ve known Donna Brazile for about 40 years and, in 2016, the Democrats couldn’t have selected a better person to lead them,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA.

Brazile, the veteran political strategist and former chair of the Democratic National Committee, said that the Black Press is the “pulse of the community.”

“You are carving out stories that the mainstream [media] won’t. You’ve been at the forefront of change, even before change was in vogue,” Brazil said. “That’s why I’ve

always supported the Black Press.”

Brazile said she’s walked in and out of many campaign headquarters with a simple, yet critical question for those seeking political office: “Have you engaged the Black Press?”

She recalled working for Michael Dukakis during his failed 1988 presidential campaign against George H.W. Bush.

When she realized the former Massachusetts governor had not spoken with or taking out any advertisements in the Black Press, she stopped working for him.

“I went on strike,” said (Cont’d on page 5)

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) NORRISTOWN—Bill Cosby’s criminal retrial on sexual assault charges is set to begin with jury selection on March 29 after Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Judge Steven O’Neill rejected the comedian’s (Cont’d on page 3)

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Bill Cosby’s new criminal trial on the 2004 sexual assault allegations begins April 2, 2018. Photo taken of Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt (left) leading the comedian into court during his trial last summer at the Montgomery County Courthouse on June 5, 2017 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. (POOL PHOTO)

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The 2 Annual Gentlemen’s Brunch of South Florida nd

By Rochelle Davis-Cox BROWARD COUNTY, FL – David Harrell, of Harrell’s Fine Fashions in Lauderhill, hosted his 2nd Annual Gentlemen’s Brunch in Coral Springs this past Saturday. The purpose of this event was to provide an intimate social gathering for men, indulging in candid conversationsabout empowerment,business, society, and of course Fashion and Style, all the while partaking in a delicious brunch!

The environment allows men to network from a variety of professional backgrounds

that can spark innovation, create new business ventures, and hopefully bridge gaps between younger men and men of wisdom.

The enjoyable weather, with sunshine and a nice breeze, was the perfect atmosphere for poolside seating, cooked-to-order omelets and more by Chef Ken Nixon.

DJ Robert Leverett’s array of music set the tone as he combined old and new school favorites, along with the complimentary cigars and libations, the stage was set.

The vendors, Cuffed Designs and Exquisite Ties &

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More, provided the men with attractive options adding to their already top notched haberdashery.

The guest speaker this year was retired State Representative, Wilbert “Tee” Holloway.

Wilbert Tee’s words of inspiration and advice set the focus for conservation throughout the day. Holloway stated, “We have to reach back to our children and teach them about business”.

This statement is necessary now more than ever. We have to hold everyone accountable to inspire and empower one another. We have most likely witnessed a young person on

the wrong path, unattended, or unexposed to men, especially Black men in positions that could help them and educate them about every trade known.

Ray Martin, Candidate for Lauderhill Commissioner, was in attendance and shared that he wants to “set the example for young men. We need to groom our young men behind us, especially as politicians about how to be and how to impact communities. Youth may not pay attention to the power they have or tools they need until something tragic happens.”

Martin gave the example of President Obama versus Trump, stating, “Obama was a clear example that WE could win ; unfortunately that was not the motivating force. It was not until Trump got in office that it became an eye opener”!

Patrick Jackson of Yes You Can Men concierge services, attended the 1st Annual Gentlemen’s Brunch. He mentioned that this year’s event was more intimate and relaxing due to the location and ambiance of décor (Provided by Leola Harrell and her sisters Veronica & Linda). When asked about the importance of the event, he replied, “my expectations were exceeded. It is vital that we come together as men of all ages , professional backgrounds, and religions so that we learn from one another. It is crucial that we bond and communicate for younger men to see that we can

and will be there for them.

Harrell is a Godsend for creating this platform for us to be able to come together and just bond.”

31 year -old Jeremy Baker complimented the event saying it made him comfortable to come out of his shell, welcoming him into the conversation.

Entrepreneur Darel Smith heard about the event last year and made sure not to miss it this year. Smith noted that this event is more important than people know. “This needs to be more frequent”, Smith stated.

Unfortunately, we rarely hear of consistent events surrounding “men empowerment” or fashion, passion, inspire, comedic relief, and professional and spiritual development combined in one setting. That is, until now.

David Harrell encouraged his attendees and shared his story with these powerful words to his all mature audience: “If you have a dream, turn your passion into money. Everything you see in my store is paid for. I didn’t take out any loans.

I did everything by faith. It was tough especially when an average customer is expecting a discount, before I can even offer one. People don’t do that to other retail stores or restaurants. They pay what they are charged... I'd rather people patronize my business, and not just “support” it. “Support” is what you do for charity or organizations. You don’t “support” other stores by going once; you patronize them. So as a Black Owned Business, I rather you patronize my business. We

HARRELL have to do better. There are many men in this county that require suits or shoes, and I have all types and accessories.

But not enough of my community stops by and I would like to see that change.” Harrell looks forward to partnering with organizations that mentor young men in school, help them tie their ties, or help reform men into fashion sense. For years, Harrell has supported entrepreneurs, media platforms, help promote businesses, as well as being one of a few Black owned businesses to allow space in his place for other businesses to promote their products or business cards.

Harrell’s plan for the 3rd Annual Gentlemen’s Brunch is that it will be bigger, even better, and more action driven.

Meet the First Ever African American Woman producer of CBS Vice President of CBS News broadcast Evening News since 2014, and

GODWIN

Many people say that good things come to those who wait.

But Kimberly Godwin, the new Vice President of the news division at CBS News, does not just wait. She knows what she wants and she asks for it. Together with great teachers and mentors, she believes that her consistent eagerness is the real key that brought her to the top.

Godwin is the first African American woman to become the vice president of News in the history of the television network. That is after she also became - and still is - the senior

the executive director for Development and Diversity.

As an executive director for Development and Diversity, she played a major role in enhancing the CBS News’ profile at conferences around the country. She was also the one responsible for the strong pipeline of potential employees. All in all, the Emmy Award-winning Godwin has been a key part of the network’s major national and international success.

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The 3rd Annual 'This W oman’s W ork' Event Woman’s Work' honors eight leaders and organizationsthat serve and uplift the community

By Stephanie Van Vark MIAMI, Fl — In honor of Women’s History Month, Urgent Inc. presents the “Bronze Bra Award” to eight recipients at this year’s “This Woman’s Work Event” on March 23, 2018, at the Cambridge Innovation Center Miami with a free event and open to the public.

To RSVP, go to www.urgentinc.org Sponsored by The Children’s Trust.

URGENT, Inc.’s Rites of Passage Youth Media Project and FACE (Film, Arts, Coding & Entrepreneurship) Programs have joined together to recognize and honor those who have shown support, provided direction and served to uplift the community. The event will showcase spoken word, a photography exhibit, short film and artistic presentations from youth ages 14-21 as well as special guests.

This year’s “Bronze Bra” Award recipients include Sponsor of the Year, Rick Beasley, Executive Director of Career Source South Florida; Volunteer of the Year Stephanie Sylvestre, The Children’s Trust CIO; Community Partner of the Year Timothy Barber, Execu-

tive Director of The Black Archives; Training Partner of the Year Jill Tracey of HOT 105; School Partner of the Year Principal Carla Patrick of Edison Park K-8 Center; and Business Partner of the Year Florida Film House. Secretly, a special award will be given to two dynamic participants of the Urgent, Inc. family, Naomi Wiggins, Grandparent of the Year and Marcus Williams, Youth Member of the Year. ”This is indeed a great honor. I will proudly display my Bronze Bra,” says Stephanie Sylvestre, who gave her personal time to teach and share her passion for crochet with the elementary age students in Urgent’s after school program in Overtown. Their works were featured in last year’s #OurVoiceMatters Art Exhibit during Soul Basel in Overtown. “It was so nice to see them get excited about learning crochet techniques. Even my boys loved it. It turned into a race to see who could create the longest strip in the fastest time.”

Marco Mall, Executive Producer of Florida Film House, was both amused and pleased by the honor asking “Did you say Bra?” That question was immediately followed by a “Thank you.” Marco also shared, “I love filming movies, but I must say instruct-

ing the youth has become my favorite time. I feel as if we’re changing lives, giving kids opportunities, choices and alternatives other than what society expects of them.” “Daily, we aspire to innovate, grow and transform our youth so they are inspired to transform their community. But, we can’t do it alone. Our success depends on the support of community partners and those as passionate as we are. This is one of the many ways we like to say thank you to our partners in service,” says Saliha Nelson, Urgent, Inc.’s Vice President and Executive Director.We encourage the media to confirm attendance to secure a seat, as space is limited.

To RSVP please contact Stephanie van Vark, at stephanie@stephaniecreates.com.

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Ashanti Cultural Arts students take on New York for Spring Break

Submitted by Ashanti Cultural Arts This Spring Break, Ashanti Cultural Arts Performing Group will spend a week in New York City. Our Dancers are in need of your support.

Our Performing Group consists of students who participate

in two or more dance classes and who have a desire to become performers. Throughout the year the Ashanti dancers perform at festivals, events, and showcases through the TriCounty area. They must audition to become an Ashanti Dancer, excel in school, and be

a positive role models for their community.

While in New York, students will take private classes with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.. They will tour and sit in a class at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Dance Department, sit in on a Martha Graham

professional dance class, have lunch with a professional dancer, ice skating, and more.

This trip will be a great experience for our dancers. It will give them an opportunity to

The Black Community and American Ener gy Policy Energy

leaders have taken notice and are working to recruit and train an increasingly diverse labor force.

According to the American Petroleum Institute’s “State of American Energy 2018” report, as the baby boomers retire and the oil and natural gas industry expands, job opportunities in the industry will continue to grow over the next couple of decades, requiring more workers. Researchers project that nearly 1.9 million new job opportunities will be available in the industry by 2035.

Black Consumers, Businesses Must Lead American Ener gy Policy TTalks, alks, Exper ts Say Energy Experts Freddie Allen (Editor-InChief, NNPA Newswire)

Energy experts and groups like the American Association of Blacks in Energy are encouraging the Black community to get involved with American energy policy. (Pixabay)

—Due to shifting demographics in the U.S., it’s increasingly important for Blacks to take the lead in shaping America’s energy policies.

—The American Association of Blacks in Energy is a Black think tank focused on energy policies, emerging technologies, and environmental issues.

—President Donald Trump and the Senate Democrats released infrastructure plans that include more than $1 trillion in spending.

As the debate continues over the future of energy in the U.S. and around the world, industry insiders say that now is the time for African American con-

Loston Harris Trio at the Broward Performing Art Center

By Don Valentine The Gold Coast Jazz Society [G.C.J.S.] presented another illustrious performance for South Florida this past Wednesday. Acclaimed pianist, vocalist Loston Harris brought his lauded “Songs From The Great American Songbook” tour to Fort Lauderdale.

Harris was mentored by the esteemed Ellis Marsalis. His mentor encouraged him to switch from the drums to the piano. This led him to also pursue his passion for singing. He has always been a fan of the mainstays of jazz like Duke and Nat King Cole. He showed his musical brilliance on the keyboards and vocals with renditions of the Great American Songbook repertoire on his stop.

Frank Sinatra, Bobby Short and Nat King Cole can rest com-

New Bill Cosby trial (Cont'd from FP) request to have the charges against him dismissed.

Cosby’s attorneys, led by former Michael Jackson lawyer Tom Mesereau, argued for dismissal on the grounds that prosecutors disregarded clear and convincing evidence that accuser Andrea Constand lied when she claimed she didn’t know Marguerite Jackson, a fellow Temple University employee, who used to share hotel rooms with Constand.

Jackson told Cosby’s attorneys under oath in January that Constand confided that she could “set Bill Cosby up” and “extort him” by making false allegations.

Prosecutors continue to claim that Jackson’s testimony would

HARRIS fortably knowing that Loston Harris is the flame alive.

This performance was another example of the plenary of talent the G.C.J.S. shares with our community. There are many other performances com-

ing our way. You should treat yourself to one of their splendid shows in the near future. Go to their website goldcoastsociety.org for more information.

be hearsay and therefore inadmissible.

O’Neill also denied a second dismissal motion from Cosby’s team that claimed that they had “irrefutable proof” that the sexual encounter between Cosby and Constand occurred prior to January 2004 and therefore, the statute of limitations had expired before the case was filed on December 30, 2015.

Under Pennsylvania law, prosecutors have up to 12 years to bring a criminal case after an alleged crime. Former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor had previously declined to bring charges instead urging Constand to file a civil suit.

Constand and Cosby reached an out of court settlement in 2006 for an undisclosed amount and now Cosby wants that agreement admitted as evidence.

His legal team believes that it will show that Constand’s al-

legations are motivated solely by money and that she and the comedian had a consensual relationship, one in which Cosby has admitted that he wasn’t interested in “sex per se’, but just petting and touching.”

During the recent hearings about the case, prosecutors also asked O’Neill to allow testimony in the upcoming trial from 19 women who said Cosby drugged and assaulted them. Some of the claims date back to 1965, prosecutors said.

“He did it 19 times, before he did it to Constand,” Assistant District Attorney Adrienne Jappe, who argued for two hours that the judge should allow the women as witnesses.

O’Neill said the new trial should last one month, or two weeks longer than the first trial.

If he allows the 19 alleged victims, defense lawyers believe the trial will go past a month.

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sumers and businesses to step up and help shape America’s energy policy.

The country’s demographics are changing. According to the Census Bureau, the U.S. population, as a whole, is expected to become majorityminority in 2044.

“The minority population is projected to rise to 56 percent of the total in 2060, compared with 38 percent in 2014,” the Census Bureau reported.

Forward-thinking industry

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experience the art of dance through the eyes of New York, where many developed into performers. Our dancers are ages 9 to 16, the pivotal time where young dancers transition to begin studying to become professional dancers.

In 2008, Ashanti begin this tradition; many of our dancers are now doctors, teachers, dentist, public relation Directors, part of Collegiate dance teams and even professional dancers from this experience.

You can make a tax-deductible donation by Mail: P.O. Box 100646 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33010 Website: www.ashanticulturalarts.org Cashpay:$AshantiCulturalArts For more info call Linda Jones (954) 482-1553

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Town of Lake Park Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 from 9 to 11 a.m., at Kelsey Park, 601 Federal Hwy., Lake Park, Fla. (Corner of U.S. 1 and Foresteria Dr.). The Easter Bunny free photos for kids, egg hunts for ages 3-10 (bring your Easter baskets, sharp eyes and fast feet, music, games, candy, giveaways and face painting and much more.

African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6210. *Saturday, March 24Broward 4-H Community Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, at the Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park 2520 N.W. Sizth St., Fort Lauderdale, Exhibit Displays: arts & crafts, clothing & textiles, digital media, food & nutrition, home & health, horticulture, natural sciences & outdoors, performing arts, personal development & leadership, photography, science & technology.

Entertainment: games, 4-H marketplace, animal exhibits, archery, fishing, cooking demo.

Live Competitions: demonstrations & illustrated talks, public speaking, BBQ tailgate.

For more info Email 4HBroward.org * NBA 2K Tournament on Thursday, March 29 from noon to 5:30 p.m. Get your game on at our Free game day tournament! Play NBA 2K, NFL Madden and FIFA. Enter to compete for a chance to play in the live finals events. * Saturday, March 31 - Book Discussion with Bruce D. Edwards, author of The 14 Virtues of the Good Father from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church will host the 12th Annual Women’s Conference “Queendom Authority”.

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Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce Listening Tour: Your Business Matters - Monday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., at 4325 West Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, Fla.

Construction Training Class starts on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

Free - no experience necessary job training and job placement.

Enrolling Now at LES Office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, at 3220 N. 24 Ave., Hollywood, Fla. Space is limited and income guidelines apply. Construction Trades Training Program - Classes are held on Saturdays. For more info call (954) 3635.

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Touch Weekly Events * When you’re homeless, it’s all about the FEET on Sunday, March 25 from 12 to 3 p.m., at Christ Church Pompano Campus, 210 N.E. Third St., Pompano Beach, Fla. If you are currently homeless, join Christ Church Love in Action Outreach, Holy Cross Faith Community Nurses and FAU Christine Lynn College of Nursing for Free foot care and walk away in a new pair of shoes. Interested in volunteering? For more info call Valerie at (740) 978-0275 or email valerie.fox@holy-cross.com. * First Annual Healthy Broward Run and Walk on Saturday, April 7, at 7:30 a.m.., at Markham Park, 16001 State Rd., 84 Sunrise, Fla. Save the date and celebration National Public Health Week. Employers take the 5% challenge, get at least 5% of employees to sign up.Register by Saturday, March 24, 2018. For additional info call (954) 812-4199. * Let’s Go Biking! on Saturday, April 7 from9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Vista View Park, 4001 S.W. 142 Ave., Davie. Fla. The 2018 Broward MPO Let’s Go Biking! event will be held at Vista View Park. The event will feature a leisurely bike ride, bicycle safety, kid activities, giveaways, music, free food and more! There will also be a FREE bike raffle.

Please register at BrowardMPO.org or call (954) 876-0047.

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Jan Moran Collier City, 2800 N.W. Ninth Ct., Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7670. · Wednesday, April 4, 11, 18, 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Closing the Gap: Through Health & Fitness: Get Healthy “Inside and Out” with our 12-week fitness and nutritional program. Guest Speakers and Demonstrations. (Pre-Registration requested.) 6:30 to 8 p.m. · Monday, April 16, 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oasis – Introduction to Computers: Learn the basics of Computing with this hands on class. No prior knowledge of computer use is necessary. 6 to 7:30 p.m. · Monday, April 23, 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Spo-ken Word Poetry Corner: Come and Share your poetic talent, All are welcome to this night of mellow moods and good vibes.

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The Florida A & M University National Alumni Association – Broward Chapter invites the community to their Seventh Annual Community Unity Day This year’s event will honor Retired Lieutenant Colonel Pearl Ferguson, a Dillard High School and FAMU graduate.

Colonel Ferguson joined the army, and served with honor from 1953 to 1973, and is a Korean war veteran. After retiring from the army, he worked as a guidance counselor in the Broward County School system.

Colonel Ferguson is an avid and stalwart supporter of FAMU, and, to date, has donated over $500,000 to the University.

Florida A&M University President, Dr. Larry Robinson.

Tickets are $100 and will include lunch and live entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the Lt. Col. Pearl Ferguson Endowment, which is solely purposed to provide financial aid to Broward County students matriculating through FAMU. We are halfway to our

In 2012, with the aim of raising community awareness about FAMU National Alumni Association Broward Chapter and its role in assisting Broward County students who are either interested in, or matriculating through FAMU, the FAMU Community Unity Day was launched.

The Community Unity Day will be held on June 23, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Signature Grand, located at 6900 W. St. Rd. 84, Davie, Fla. Our keynote speaker will be

fundraising goal of $100,000, and, are asking the community for your continued support to attain this milestone. All scholarship proceeds are tax deductible. It’s sure to be an enjoyable and rewarding night.

Don’t wait, get your tickets now by making your check payable to “FAMU”, and mailing to: P.O. Box 9487, Fort Lauderdale, Fla 33310. For more information, or, questions, contact Mary Rivers at (954) 651-1173.

Howard students help to rebuild in Puerto Rico

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Howard University Students Rebuild, Mentor in Puerto Rico for Alternative Spring Break

Howard student, Dallas native experiences healthcare in Puerto Rico, firsthand, during alternative Spring Break

By Tatyana Hopkins (NNPA Newswire Special Correspondent) MANATI, PUERTO RICO -- Howard University student Dara Freeman was in pain, crazy pain, the kind that most people will never experience.

Freeman, 20, had been hit with a migraine headache.

The pain is excruciating, so severe that it has caused highprofile athletes like basketball stars Dwayne Wade, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Scottie Pippen to miss championship games because they simply couldn’t play through the torment.

According to the Migraine Research Foundation (MRF), a nonprofit group that raises money to support research and

improve treatments for migraines, “Every 10 seconds, someone in the U.S. goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain and approximately 1.2 million visits are associated with acute migraine attacks. Health-care and lost productivity costs associated with migraines are estimated to be as high as $36 billion annually in the U.S.” The group’s website also noted that three times as many women as men suffer from migraines in adulthood.

Freeman tried to describe the pain between breaths.

“It feels like someone trapped in my head and is trying to kick their way out,” she said.

Now, the Dallas native, who had accompanied dozens of

Howard University student Dara Freeman (r), 20, speaks on the phone with her mother to let her know that she feels better after receiving a round of medication for a migraine headache at Manatí Medical Center on the island of Puerto Rico. Her best friend and fellow student, Chinara Ume, 20, waits with her. The students traveled to Puerto Rico to participate in Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break program.

(Tatyana Hopkins/NNPA) Howard students to Puerto Rico to help the residents of the hurricane-stricken island, was in desperate need herself.

Freeman needed a hospital, so a friend and Howard Uni-

versity faculty adviser Silvia Martinez drove 20 minutes east from the Assemblies of God Campsite in Arecibo, where the students are staying, to Manatí.

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DeVos gets pushback on attempt to preempt state eona Cabell ear ned Abreona earned Abr consumer protection

By Charlene Crowell All-America Thir d T eam Third Team Beginning with a controversial nomination that ended in a tie-breaking Senate confirmation vote and continuing throughout her tenure as Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos has faced unceasing criticism.

While Administration officials would be inclined to give her the benefit of the doubt, many across the country would argue that she is not serving the public’s interests.

A recent interview on CBS’ 60 Minutes provided an opportunity to address the nonstop criticism before a national audience. Instead, it prompted a new wave of critiques from viewers and news outlets alike.

More important than these recent headlines, however, is the Department’s attempt to stop states from holding student loan servicers and collectors accountable. Claiming that state consumer protection laws “un-

By Damian Alexander

DEVOS dermine” federal regulator requirements, a non-binding memo is yet another assault on the 44 million Americans who together struggle with a stillgrowing $1.5 trillion in student debt.

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KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2017-18 Division II Women’s Basketball AllAmerica teams. Abreona Cabell of Florida Memorial was named to the NABC-NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball AllAmerica Third Team. The AllAmerica Teams are selected by the NAIA All-America Committee.

Florida Memorial’s Abreona Cabell earned All-America Third Team, while averaging 18.8 points, 44 three-pointers made, 252 rebounds, 88 assists, 68 steals and 43 blocks. Cabell ranked fourth in the NAIA in defensive rebounds, seventh in offensive rebounds and ranked number 15 in the NAIA in points per game. Abreona Cabell joins Kiesha Alexander

CABELL (2010) as Florida Memorial University’s only Women’s Basketball All-Americans.

Florida congressman on defense over gun record in Democratic primary (Cont'd from FP) so forth,” Lawson told POLITICO. “I served in the Florida legislature for 28 years and never got the support of the NRA.” Lawson’s record on guns and Brown’s onslaught against him in Florida’s 5th Congressional District underscores just how toxic guns are as a political issue in Democratic politics, where guns weren’t viewed as such a net negative before the Feb. 14 high school shooting.

For instance, in 2005, every Democrat in the Florida Senate — including Lawson — voted for Stand Your Ground, which passed the chamber unanimously.

Since the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in 2012, however, some Democrats rescinded their support for the law.

Lawson is not one of them, Brown’s campaign notes. It also points out that Lawson voted in favor of a 2001 NRA-backed bill aimed at stopping “frivolous and reckless” civil actions against gun manufacturers.

But following his election to Congress in 2016, Lawson has voted with other Democrats on gun control. He voiced support for restrictions on assault weapons, and voted no on bills that would have required all states to recognize concealed carry permits issued in other states.

He also voted against legislation that allowed some veterans deemed mentally incompetent to purchase firearms and ammunition unless declared a danger to themselves or others by a judge.

With Lawson’s congressional record so similar to other Democrats, Brown and his team are focusing more on Lawson’s past votes in the Florida Legislature, where he spent nearly three decades as a legislator.

Brown’s campaign also launched a television advertisement in the Tallahassee market calling his opponent President Donald Trump’s “favorite Democrat.”

“Al Lawson has sided with the NRA for decades, supporting Stand Your Ground, protecting gun manufacturers and

even requiring a gun in every home. These positions are simply out of step with voters of the 5th District and Americans across the country we see raising their voices in protest of gun violence,” Dave Beattie, a longtime adviser to Brown, said in a statement issued through the campaign. “We’re certainly going to communicate on this issue, because there is a stark contrast between Lawson’s record of expanding access to guns and Mayor Alvin Brown’s clear commitment to stemming the tide of gun violence.”

Asked if he still supports Stand Your Ground, Lawson spoke of the need to protect homeowners. He said his stance on the issue is painted by personal experience. In 1996, his wife was assaulted in a home invasion. He rejects the Brown campaign’s use of his 1993 statement that all households should be mandated to have a gun, as emblematic of his record.

“People say things and try to make issues out of them. I mean, run your race, you’ve been a mayor in a big city that

got a lot of violence and you didn’t get reelected because maybe you didn’t do a very good job,” Lawson said. “Run on your record. I have a record, a long record that can be used, but not a statement.”

Brown’s aggressive campaign strategy is surprising to Lawson, he said, because he previously had an amicable relationship with the former mayor of Jacksonville. Brown even asked him to help raise money for his mayoral campaign, Lawson said.

“He used to call me and tell l me I was his hero, and that he wanted to be just like me in serving, and so I was quite surprised when he was going to run because he asked me for advice,” Lawson said of his competitor.

Currently, 29-year-old rookie Rontel Batie is the only other challenger who has entered the race. No Republican candidates have declared their candidacy. Florida voters will go to the polls for the primaries on Aug. 28.

Marc Caputo contributed to this report.

Raisa Dorsaindville, 20, paints a wall inside La Hermosa Church in downtown Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

By Tatyana Hopkins (NNPA Newswire Special Correspondent) ARECIBO, PUERTO RICO—When Howard University student Jasmine Stevens fled New Orleans in 2005 to avoid Hurricane Katrina, she left with just enough clothes for two days. The Category 3 storm would cover her family’s neighborhood in eight-feet of water, destroy their belongings and force them to abandon their home and flee to Port Arthur, Texas, where they remained for three years.

“We lost everything,” Stevens, 20, said. “It didn’t hit me until I watched the news and saw my city underwater.”

Now, Stevens, a junior biology major, finds herself in a familiar spot, but this time hundreds of miles away in Puerto Rico, where another hurricane has wreaked havoc on the lives of millions of Americans.

Stevens is here with fellow Howard students to help the people still recovering from Hurricane Maria, which six months ago destroyed thousands of homes, wiped out the island’s already out-of-date electric grid, and limited access to clean drinking water for millions.

Most of the island now has electricity and water, but the restoration of destroyed homes, businesses and churches continues.

Stevens and six other Howard students spent Monday

Jasmine Stevens, 21, a victim of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, paints a wall inside La Hermosa Church in Arecibo, Puerto Rico; the church was devastated by Hurricane Maria, last September. (Photos by Tatyana Hopkins/NNPA) rebuilding La Hermosa Church in downtown Arecibo, a town of 96,000 on the island’s northern coast. Stevens, who is participating in Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program, traveled to Puerto Rico during her spring break to assist in recovery efforts.

The students in Puerto Rico and more than 700 other Howard students have given up their vacation week, the parties and trips home to help people in various distressed areas, including Haiti, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Thomas, Flint, Mich., New Orleans, Chicago, Texas and Florida.

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Donna Brazile Black Press (Cont'd from FP) Brazile, adding that Dukakis told her that he was advised that “it was a waste of money to advertise in the Black Press.”

“I said, ‘Oh, you’ve won this race? You don’t need the Congressional Black Caucus, you don’t need the Black Press?” said Brazile; she convinced Dukakis of the importance of engaging African American-owned media.

“They wound up spending $10,000 with the Black Press…a pittance,” she said. Bush handily defeated Dukakis and Brazile said that the 2016 election proved a repeat of Dukakis’ error. “It’s the same type of thinking that cost Hillary Clinton the election. Had they invested [in advertising in the Black Press]—out of the billions they spent—we would be in this room celebrating.”

Chavis said that if the Democratic Party had listened to Brazile, they could have won.

This year, Chavis said that the NNPA will lead a massive voter registration drive to add 5 million, new Black voters to the rolls.

“This is our payback year!”

Chavis said.

Dorothy Leavell, the chairman of the NNPA, said that

Brazile spent her career advocating for the Black Press and working to help people understand the value of the Black Press. “[Donna] has run some of the most influential campaigns, including Reverend Jesse Jackson’s historical presidential campaign and we could never really repay her for the services she’s given to the Black Press,” Leavell said.

The best-selling author of “Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-Ins and Breakdowns that Put Donald Trump in the White House,” Brazile has devoted her life to working for progressive change, responsible governance, and the advancement of all people in a society that’s fair and equitable, according to her biography.

“This is another moment in our journey for equality for all,” Brazile said. “[The Black Press] should not be marginalized.

You’ve been instrumental and vital, and you understand what’s at stake.”

Brazile continued: “You’re making sure untold stories find themselves in your newspapers and this is a moment when our story needs to be told. We’ve come a long way and we need your coverage. We especially need the Black Press, now during this crisis.”

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Trump Has No Idea what He’s Talking about When He Speaks

By Roger Caldwell As Trump continues his attempt to lead the country, there is confusion and dysfunction. Trump has decided that he is all powerful, and there is nothing that Democrats and American citizens can do about it.

The Republicans in 2018 believe that Democrats hate Trump, and many members in the GOP think the president is doing a good job. Trump’s poll numbers are starting to improve, and many on the right are hoping that our president will make America great again.

In the last chaotic week, Rex Tilllerson, Secretary of State, found out he

was fired by a tweet after he returned from a trip from Africa. Steve Goldstein, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, was fired just hours after his boss was terminated; he was on the job for less than 3 months.

There is a bloodbath taking place in Trump’s cabinet and administration, and the word on the street is “who will be next?” Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director, had less than 24 hours before he could retire, and receive all of his benefits after a stellar career with the FBI, but that was cut short by Jeff Sessions.

Republican Jews run Black Democrats?

By Richard B. Muhammad In one of the more bizarre cases of American politics, a Jewish Republican group called on seven Black Democrats in Congress to step down in repudiation of Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan over false charges of anti-Semitism. Several of the Black congressional leaders obeyed and denounced Min. Farrakhan.

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Nowhere in the RJC mission is there a commitment to bi-partisanship, nor recognition of any interests except the interests of Jewish people and Israel.

Yet the group devoted to Jewish and Republican interests saw fit to order Black Caucus members to repudiate meeting with a man who has worked on behalf of Black people for over 62 years?

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By Nate Bowling I spent most of my first year of grad school sitting in the back row of class with my hood up. There were nearly 40 of us in the cohort.

Two were Black.

My hoodie was an act of silent dissent. Today, I completely understand when my students want to do the same, even with me in front of the room. Academia and public schools are spaces where people of color often feel underrepresented, unwelcome and unheard.

From third grade through high school, I was a student in a series of neighborhood public schools. Afterward, I went to community college and then on to a public liberal arts college where I earned my bachelor’s and eventually my master’s degree.

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“McCabe was among the first at the FBI to scrutinize possible Trump campaign ties to Russia.

And he is a potential witness to the question of whether Trump tried to obstruct justice. Trump has taunted McCabe both publicly, and Republican allies have cast him as the center of a ‘deep state’ to undermine the Trump presidency,” says Matt Apuzzo, reporter from the New York Times.

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Racists Fear Black Power

By Kevin Palmer On February 26, 2018, the Economic Policy Institute released a report, 50 years after the Kerner Commission, which stated, “In 1968, The National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, better known as the Kerner Commission, delivered a report to President Johnson examining the causes of civil unrest in African American communities. The report names “white racism” – leading to “pervasive discrimination in employment, education, and housing” – as the culprit.” Indeed, white racism was a problem then, and white racism is a problem now.

In 2018, “50 years after the Kerner report was released, Blacks are still disadvantaged in important ways relative to whites. Black workers still make only 82.5 cents on every dollar earned by white workers. Blacks are 2.5 times as likely to be in poverty as whites, and the median white family has almost 10 times as much wealth as the median Black family. In 2017, the Black unemployment rate is still roughly twice the white unemployment rate.” Furthermore, “The Black homeownership rate was just over 40 percent, virtually unchanged since 1968.” Whites have power over Blacks and could care less if Blacks are disadvantaged.

The only hope is for a new generation of Whites to accept the teaching of Jane Elliott who said, “You are not born racist. You are born in a racist society. And, like anything else, if you can learn it, you can unlearn it. But some people choose not to unlearn it, because they’re afraid they’ll lose power if they share with other people.

We [Whites] are afraid of sharing power. That’s what it’s all about.”

For this reason, Blacks must embrace the words of the late, great Dr. John Henrik Clarke who said, “To be Black and beautiful means nothing in this world unless we are Black and powerful.”

REMEMBER (THE The Gantt Report TRUTH ABOUT) THE ALAMO On a Saturday evening in February 1955, like a million other kids in America with their eyes glued to black and white televisions, I sat watching Walt Disney’s version of the Battle of the Alamo.

What we saw was the popular actor Fess Parker portraying a heroic Davy Crockett on the ramparts of the famous old Spanish mission battling Mexican soldiers in the defense of freedom.

What I did not know at the time was that the history surrounding this battle, and the role of Americans in the early history of the Mexican republic, was being extremely distorted.

Walt Disney never told us that slavery was the reason for the battle and the ultimate creation of the Republic of Texas, which later became the state of Texas.

On September 16, 1829, the AfroMexican president of Mexico, Vicente Guerrero, signed a decree outlawing slavery in that nation at a time when the southern United States was deeply in thrall to slave labor.

While most of Mexico welcomed the emancipation decree, its northern region, known as “Texas,” was largely populated with American Southerners who had moved west in search of more fertile land where their slaves could produce cotton.

To accommodate the “Texican” slaveholders, Texas was exempted from the decree for one year. But after the period of exemption ended in 1830, the Texicans refused to free their slaves and the Mexican government demanded that they comply with the law or face military intervention.

While military intervention did not occur for another six years, several violent conflicts broke out in the interim between Texicans and the Mexican government, some escalating to the use of arms.

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A recent Economic Policy Institute study revealed that Blacks haven’t made any progress in homeownership, unemployment or incarceration in 50 years.

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By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Late last year, “The Washington Post” wrote that African Americans were the only group that showed no economic improvement since 2000.

They based their conclusions on Census data. This year, there was even more sobering news in a report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The new study issued found “no progress” for African Americans on homeownership, unemployment and incarceration in 50 years.

Much of what was included in the EPI study was stunning data on African American economic progress. Fifty years after the famous and controversial Kerner Commission Report that identified “white racism” as the driver of “pervasive discrimination in employment and education” for African Americans, EPI concluded that not much has changed.

The EPI study stated the obvious and pointed to glaring statistics.

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Many of us may not know that Dr. Martin Luther King was only 19 when he began his struggle in the fight for Equal Civil, Human, equal opportunities, and the right for Equal Justice for all citizens of the United States. Our young students today and others are tired of the killing in our American schools, just as Dr. King was about civil rights, while blacks are also still tired of struggling with the Unequal Justice, and the economic disparities in the black communities. I support the young students from Marjorie Stoneman Douglas school, who have begun to demand that there be a change in our gun laws, with a new development in the construction of our schools, and the protection of our students in our American schools. How is it that our supermarkets are protected from some the of product items by a signal sound that alerts the store management when an item has not been paid for when a patron is leaving the store with the item? Let’s get to itwe already have the technology that can be installed in our schools to alert the entire school immediately by electronic signal, that someone may be entering the school with a weapon, and all doors in the school can be electronically locked automatically, and cannot be penetrated by any type of weapon, and all students must go into the nearest door if they are not in a classroom. This must be done right now. It must be immediately installed in all American schools as an inclusion for protection.

Are we stalling to implement a tool for change in gun laws? It is for student protection as we are still stalling with the unequal civil rights, with the inhumane treatment of African American people, as well as the unequal justice and unequal economic (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

Game Changer for Black Women Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley says that for Black women specifically, being in full control of our reproductive decisions can quite literally be a matter of life and death.

By Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley (Chief Medical Officer, Planned Parenthood of Maryland) I’ve been a practicing OB/GYN for nearly 15 years, long enough to see patient after patient struggle through the web of systemic barriers that make accessing healthcare needlessly difficult. At my practice in Baltimore, in a state that is a national trailblazer in providing comprehensive and affordable reproductive healthcare, I still hear every day from women who struggle to get the care they need. My patients have told me stories about having to take three buses to get to an appointment, only to be turned away, if they are late. Some patients don’t have the right type of insurance coverage or have no insurance, pushing needed health services or medication financially out of reach. Others can’t take time off work or afford transportation or childcare in order to go to their doctor.

Reproductive healthcare is not a luxury, and for Black women specifically, being in full control of our reproductive decisions can quite literally be a matter of life and death. Data from the CDC show Black women are three to four times more likely to die during childbirth than White women.

These statistics remain consistent even when adjusting for factors like age, education, and economic status. There is a growing consensus that the stress of prejudice and racism endured by Black women increases the likelihood of preterm birth and other health consequences.

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ons, either by intent, accident, miscalculation or cyber-attack. These weapons, though now illegal following the July 2017 U.N. “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”, adopted by 122 nations, continue to be modernized at an expected cost of $1.7 trillion over the next 30 years.

Like the Parkland students victimized by inaction of the previous generations, the non-nuclear nations have declared enough-—they will no longer be bullied and held hostage by the nine nuclear nations. Now is the time to stop the insanity and divest of nuclear weapons just as apartheid was ultimately stopped by divestment in South Africa. If we want to abolish nuclear weapons, we must stop investing in them.(The just released “Don’t Bank On The Bomb” report draws attention to the “Hall Of Shame” companies that are either financing or producing nuclear weapons and their components.

There are 20 principal companies involved in the manufacture, development, production, and modernization of these weapons and 329 significant investors the world over who are financing this work investing over $525 Billion in the last three years. The top three US investors include Blackrock, Capital Group and Vanguard, and have a combined investment of more than $110 billion.

It is an obligation for each of us to review our financial institutions’ investments and retirement funds to identify whether or not we are inadvertently investing in these companies. Just as in the recent outcry regarding the financing of the NRA, which not coincidentally has been funded by many of the same companies, has led to divestment and disassociation with and by these companies, so to it must be for the companies that fund, develop and manufacture nuclear weapons.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Email: infor@mthermonftl.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Oakland Park "The Miracle On 33rd Street" 420 N.E. 33rd Street Oakland Park, Florida 33334 Church: (954) 563-3060 Email: mtzion420@gmail.com

Rev. George A. Hardy, Pastor SERVICES Sunday Church School ................................................................... 8:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship ........................................................... 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday Night (Family Prayer & Bible Study) ........................... 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday (Prayer Conference Line) ................................................ 8:00 p.m.

(Dail (786) 233-6715 - Acess Code 703513) Oakland Park CDC (Senior Activity Center) Daily ............10 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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Victory Baptist Church Independent Pastor Keith Cunningham 2241 Davie Blvd.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Resurrection Of America!

Bobby E. Mills, PhD Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., ignited a spiritual resurrection of the soul of America by helping America overcome its original sin: RACISM. “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the Children of God.” (Matthew 5: 9). The innocent blood that was shed by so many “God-fearing-individuals” throughout the Civil Rights struggle was an abomination to God and mankind. Moreover, the death of so many “Children of God” by “Children of Cain” was heartwrenching. Dr. King was a gentle soul, and he appealed to the “better-angels” of the human spirit by embracing the tactic of non-violence. “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for there is the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 5: 10). Dr. King in many of his sermons as well as public speeches admonished Blacks to keep the FAITH because, “we shall overcome”.

Hence, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that

are in the world.”

(1 Peter 5: 8-9).

Dr. M. L. King spiritually and morally helped to shepherd America through some “spiritually-turbulent-violent” societal times: The Montgomery Bus Boycott, The assassination of President John Kennedy, the Urban Riots of the 1960’s, the poor people’s march on Washington, the Selma March, and the sanitation workers strike in Memphis, Tennessee. However, the spiritual apex of Dr. King’s life is “canonized” in the letter from the Birmingham Jail in which he writes about the higher morality and spirituality of “self-purification”. On the one hand, injustice should not be tolerated in American society.

But, on the other hand, those who are the victims of societal injustice should “self-purify” in order not to participate in their own victimization. Words without deeds are the epitome of immorality.

Saying one thing and doing another is not self-purification, (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)

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Obituaries James C. Boyd Funeral Home CHARLOT Funeral services for the late Carmel Charlot – 83 were held March 17 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Pasteur Noelzil Fritznel officiating.

LANGERAK Funeral services for the late Lauri Lin Langerak - 58 were held March 17 at James C. Boyd’s Funeral Home with John Bennett officiating.

MUTCHINSON Funeral services for the late Ruth Thomas Mutchinson - 96 were held March17 at New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church with Elder John Everett officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

McWhite's Funeral Home GAITOR Funeral services for the late Geneva Tinker Gaitor – 72 were held March 17 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel.

MACK Funeral services for the late Dr. Henry Mack - 87 were held March 17 at Peaceful Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. C.A. Ivery officiating. Interment: South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Fla.

SMART Funeral services for the late La-Darris Carlo”Pooh” Smart -30 were held March 17 at Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor E. Freeman officiating.

WASHINGTON Funeral services for the late Carl A. Washington - 57 were held March 17 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel.

WILLIAMS Funeral services for the late Rosa Lee Washingon - 104 were held March 17 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel with Nathaniel ray officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home JOHNSON Funeral services for the late Sharonda Denise Carter Johnson - 34 were held March 17 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Elder J. Mitchell officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.

THOMAS Funeral services for the late Jeffrey Vincent “Bodean” Thomas - 56 were held March 17 at Mount Hermon AME Church with Dr. Henry E. Green, Jr., officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial GardensCentral.

Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart, And Lean Not On Your Own Understanding; In All Your Ways Acknowledge Him, And He Shall Direct Your Paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

“CHOICES”

By Pastor Rasheed Z Baaith “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.”

(Deuteronomy 30:19) Life is, as we know, a continuum of making choices. And these choices fall into categories like good, intelligent, right and wrong. What America is witnessing on behalf of the President and the majority of those elected to Congress is the making of choices that are everything but intelligent and right.

The President and many of those in Congress have made the choice of rather seeing children die from bullet wounds than limit the availability of weapons like the one used on the streets of our cities and at schools. Children are learning that when it comes to loving them and fearing the NRA, fear of the NRA will win every time.

Not that this is new information to our community. We have watched and wondered for years when will the national government do something to take weapons like the AR-15 and comparable guns out of the hands of killers, both young and old. From LA to Chicago to New Orleans to Miami to New York City to Fort Lauderdale and all points in between, children are dying from bullets. No president, including President Obama, made these deaths of our children a national issue. We need to ask why not?

Is it a color thing? Is it economics or both?

But the greater question is when are we going to do something about it?

It has happened so frequently to our children, most people including a good number of us don’t even notice anymore. But I’m sure the residents of Parkland and the survivors of the massacre are in shock after what they’ve noticed. .

They’ve noticed a number of realities. They now know the community they live in, thought to be a safe haven is not really secure at all. They are shocked that despite who they are and where they live and the complexion of their skin, politicians are treating them and the deaths of their children and their friends the same way they have treated Black children and the daily deaths of their friends. That these horrific events are something inconsequential.

They are also shocked to learn that when it comes the man they knew as their School Resource Officer loved himself more than he loved them. Certainly more than his sworn duty.

A word about that deputy’s behavior has to be said. I have heard too many excuses for his cowardice. That he was out gunned, that he was following procedure or he was on the radio.

I know this, if I was the guard or assigned protector of a school and you knew that and your child was killed at that school; when you saw me next, you would not want to hear any excuses.

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New Book ass Is The F ir st T o Go', ttac ac kles violence, mor ality ace and politics Book,, 'The Gr Grass Fir irs To ackles morality ality,, rrace

By BlackNews.com CHICAGO, IL — Motivational speaker and author, Orlando Ceaser’s, new book uses art to tackle hot topics. The Grass Is the First to Go is ten one-act plays with a discussion guide to stimulate thought and spirited conversations. Their controversial nature and provocative content is written to inspire and jolt people to sit down and talk.

The news is filled with stories on crime, gun violence, mass incarceration, Black Lives Matters, #MeToo, sexual harassment, injustice and gentrification. Schools, businesses and other organizations confront morality, racial identity, unconscious bias and stereotypes. There is a need for resources to increase engagement and interactive problem-solving. The Grass Is The First To Go can be staged or read aloud in small groups to help create dialogue, solutions and action plans. They can help groups break down walls and build understanding about diversity and inclusion.

Am I Black Enough? is a play about the struggle in communities when people within the same group have their cultural and racial identity challenged by their own. The signature play, The Grass Is The First To Go, speaks to the lack of stewardship

Maude Storr (Cont'd from FP) time when Broward’s Black community was close-knit and selfsufficient.

A Florida native, Ms. Storr grew up in Alachua County, near Gainesville, Florida, moving permanently to Broward County in 1943. She was raised on a farm with five siblings, receiving her first seven years of schooling in a one room schoolhouse with her mother as her teacher.

“I was 9 years old when my father died,” she explained, “And my mother was left a widow with six children.”

Undoubtedly, the loss of her father and the strain it left on her mother fueled a life-long pursuit and love of education.

As a result, Ms. Storr went on to forge a dynamic career in the educational field, accumulating degrees and accolades along the way. According to Ms. Storr, her career as an educator was, in a sense, already chosen for her. As a Black woman, the options were few.

“There wasn’t really anything else to do,” she said, “The only thing I knew Black people could do professionally was to be a teacher or a nurse or else you were working for white folks. Especially as a woman.”

Ms. Storr knew this firsthand. At just thirteen years old, she worked for a white family as a cook, maid, and nanny for two small children, at times struggling to juggle all her responsibilities. Looking back, she considers the job a blessing in disguise as it afforded her the opportunity to meet Dr. Mary McCleod Bethune when she

Bookcover and author, Orlando Ceaser and the failure to value life, opportunity and resources. I Protest, was inspired by young people in the Black Lives Matter Movement.

These brave and vocal souls stand up for justice and equality and against hypocrisy and injustice. My Life Defined, begs the question, what does it say about our lives if our pursuit of pleasure, self-indulgences and selfishness direct our behavior toward matters that do not address the major inequities of our times? accompanied her employer on a trip to Daytona Beach, FL one summer.

“I told Bethune about my upbringing and my Mom,” Ms. Storr recounted, “She was really impressed that she was a widow with six children to take care of. She hugged me and told me to make my Mom proud.

I never forgot that.”

After graduating from high school as valedictorian at 16 years old, Ms. Storr went on to study at Florida Normal and Industrial Institute in St. Augustine, now Florida Memorial University in Miami, receiving an Associates of Arts Degree.

To fund her studies, she worked as a waitress, maid, and secretary for the University’s leadership.

At 18 years old, she began her dynamic 46 yearlong career in Broward County School System, primarily focusing on Reading and basic education for underprivileged youth. She taught at several elementary schools, most notably Braithwaite Elementary in Deerfield Beach and Walker and Sunland Park Elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale. Ms. Storr’s work in the classroom extended beyond teaching reading and arithmetic: she also served as a social worker in an innovative way.

“Have you ever heard of the phrase ‘teaching the whole child’?” she asked, “That’s what I did. You can’t just get upset with a child concerning schoolwork because you never know what could be going on at home.

I always understood that.”

Once, after observing a child’s hesitation in engaging in classroom activities, Ms. Storr announced a class talent show on a Friday. She fondly described the children’s excitement and her delight in the targeted child’s spectacular karaoke performance of Elvis Presley’s “Blue Suede Shoes”, a hit song in the late 1950s.

“I never had a problem with him again!” She laughed.

When she realized a group of siblings did not come to school for nearly a month, she paid

the family a visit to find them struggling financially. Impoverished and unable to purchase clothing detergent, their Mother was too embarrassed to send her children to school with dirty clothes.

“I made sure they had soap to wash clothes,” she said, “I pinned money to the inside of one of the children and told her to make sure her Mom got the money to buy soap. They never missed another day of school.”

Ms. Storr’s dedication to children in need helped spur her commitment in creating innovative programming to help underprivileged children improve their reading skills. In 1957, she became a Corrective Reading Teacher and in 1965 assisted in the research, writing, and creation of an innovative supplementary reading program in Broward County. She was an integral part of the team responsible for writing the original Education and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Title I Grant Application for five mobile reading trailers and the Reading Center facility, which included plans for diagnostic and therapeutic reading programs. The program was recognized as a national model and Ms. Storr received a U.S. Department of Education Award.

Ms. Storr continued to climb the professional ladder within Broward County Public Schools System, touching even more lives and expanding her reach.

She served as BCPS’s Chief Reading Curriculum Specialist, Educational Specialist – responsible for Title I/Chapter 1 remedial programs in targeted schools, and eventually Director II of Special Programs, a position she held until her retirement in 1992.

Throughout her career, Ms. Storr’s personal love of education never faltered. She pursued a Bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University and received her Master of Education degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. She also completed advanced postgraduate work at Florida State,

Orlando Ceaser is a writer, professional speaker, thought leader and voiceover specialist. He spent his first career as a business executive in the pharmaceutical industry. He has over 30 years of experience in sales, management, training, diversity, marketing, leadership and personal development. He aspires to entertain, educate and inspire people to unlock their leadership greatness to reach their dreams.

Ceaser advises students, parents and employees to become Impact Players in school, work and in their communities. Impact players are individuals who are prominent and dominant in their fields. They are the game changes who improve performance through their actions. Ceaser achieves this objective through key note addresses, workshops, spoken word CDs and books.

Ceaser has presented to prisoners and those responsible for ministering to them. He presents two decision making models: The Know System(TM) and The Objection Model - The Art of Refusal(TM). These models guide users to make decisions consistent with their faith and value systems. Mr. Ceaser is the author of twelve books including Unlock your Leadership Greatness, Leadership above the Rim, The Isle of Knowledge, Look for the Blessing and Leadership Greatness through High Performance Poetry. His blog, www.myozonelayer.com focuses on management, motivation and leadership.

Storr speaking at one of Les Bonne Amies annual Cinderellaballs.

Florida Atlantic, and University of Miami. Despite her many accomplishments, Ms. Storr exudes humility and genuine generosity.

“I knew that whatever I did, I would do really well,” she humbly explained, “I just wanted to do good.”

In addition to her contributions to Broward’s educational arena, Ms. Storr has focused on preserving the historical, social, and cultural essence of Broward’s Black community.

For over 50 years, she has remained actively engaged in several church and local socio-civic activities and clubs, once serving as the chair of a multimillion dollar fundraising project for the New First Baptist Church Piney Grove, of which she is a longstanding member. She is also actively engaged in the Le Bonnes Amies Club, Inc, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. As a member of the Friends of the Von D. Mizell Library (now Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center) she has also served as co-chair of the institutions annual Community Fundraising Committee.

“What I liked about the Von D. Mizell Library was the easy access the community had to Black history and literature,”

Blac k A ut hor/ A ctivis vat es The #Me vement — Black Aut uthor/ Activis ctivistt Ele Elev ates #Mettoo Mo Mov ne w rrules ules ffor or ho w men should int er act wit h w omen in tthe he new how inter eract with women

Es Esttablishes w or kplace wor orkplace

To ease workplace tension, businesses should adopt universal guidelines for how men interact with women in the workplace.

N A T I O N W I D E (BlackNews.com) — While the conversation surrounding the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace escalates from whispered water cooler talk to a raucous shout, men are becoming fearful of working alongside women in the workplace. This trepidation translates into workplace tension that reduces productivity for businesses as men lose their focus around women.

“I can’t have conversations with women, can’t touch them, can’t open doors for them and have to fear them because they can ruin my career or my life any time they want. I don’t know what to do. It leaves me depressed,” wrote Stephen L., an Executive at Government Office.

“This undeniable shift in gender power may be irreversible, but there is no glory for women who reign in power

gained by fear,” explained TeErika Patterson, the creator of The New Rules for Engaging Women at Work. “When men fear women we cannot collaborate in business and experience growth that demonstrates our true potential. We have to work on easing the tension in the workplace so that women feel safe at work and men are relieved of their fears of women.”

Patterson suggests that all businesses formally establish standards for men’s interactions with women in the workplace by embracing The New Rules for Engaging Women at Work.

The New Rules for Engaging Women at Work are guidelines that outline acceptable and unacceptable behaviors towards women in the workplace. Patterson created The New Rules to ease tension between the

Te-Erika Patterson and the cover of New Rules For Engaging Women at Work. sexes and create workplace harmony that fosters business and social growth.

The New Rules offers firm guidelines for men who are un-

sure about how to navigate workplace issues such as interacting with women they feel attracted to, interacting with female leaders and offering per-

formance reviews. The New Rules also offers guidelines for acceptable ways to flirt with women in the workplace.

she said, “It was right there on the first floor. It really kept Black people informed on what was going on with us.”

This spurred in her a passion to encourage the community, particularly our youth, to read about our cultural heritage in Broward County. As a result, she has spent a great deal of her retirement writing a series of children’s books called “Ordinary People Who Did Extra-Ordinary Things”, which documents the lives and contributions of four early Black settlers of Broward County: Mr. Eddie B. Holloway, Ms. Annie Mae Dailey, Mr. Granison Gaines, and Ms. Lillian Cousins. These books can still be found in Broward County Public School libraries.

An accomplished and recognized leader, Ms. Storr has been nominated for various recognitions, including Who’s Who Among American Women and Broward County Woman’s Hall of Fame, and received notable awards, such as the First Literacy Day Award from the Broward Reading Council, the YMCA Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Service on the Board of Directors, and, most recently, the JM Family Enterprises, Inc. African American Achievers Award for her contributions to Arts and Culture.

Despite leading a decorated life full of substance and good work, Ms. Storr feels most proud of her family. With her devoted husband of over 50 years, Fredrick Leon Storr, who is now deceased, she has raised a wonderful family and remains a loving mother and grandmother to one daughter, two grandsons, and one greatgrandson.

It may be difficult to find a better example of what a life lived on purpose looks like. Every arena of Ms. Maude Lewis Storr’s life was positively infected with her hard work ethic, ambition, and genuine love for her community. When asked whether she felt she had lived her purpose, she responded in the most humble and thoughtful way: “I don’t know if it was purpose,” she immediately said, “I just wanted to help people in any way I could.”

Without a doubt, Ms. Maude Lewis Storr has made her mom proud.

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Heat set franchise record for points in wild double OT win over Nuggets the Heat’s 18 points in the fiveminute period.

With Milwaukee’s loss at Cleveland, the Heat (38-33) moved from eighth up to seventh place in the Eastern Conference with 11 games remaining on the schedule.

The Nuggets (38-33) entered Monday’s game 1 1/2 games out of the final playoff spot in

Miami Heat Kelly Olynyk (9) screams at Wayne Ellington (2) after they defeated the Denver Nuggets in double overtime Monday, March 19, 2018, at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. CHARLES TRAINOR JR ctrainor@miamiherald.com

By Manny Navarro The Miami Heat has played an NBA-best 48 clutch games this season. None was more entertaining than the one played Monday night.

In a battle of two teams fighting for playoff position and featuring 22 lead changes, the Heat survived a double overtime back-and-forth battle by setting a franchise-record for points in a 149-141 victory at AmericanAirlines Arena.

James Johnson was the hero of heroes for the Heat, scoring a career-high 31 points including 18 after regulation – we think. On a night Miami eclipsed its previous high for points (141) by a wide margin, the NBA’s stat tracking system crashed in overtime and no official boxscore had been released as of midnight.

“OK, you look at the score and it looks like Miami HeatDenver Nuggets circa late ’80s, Ron Rothstein coaching the Heat,” coach Erik Spoelstra said. “I finally got one thing that I can throw back in Ronnie’s face: we outscored all of his teams, even when they played much faster in that era than they do now.

“But what a grind, what a grind. I guess we’ve just been in more of these than most teams and we felt that we were getting tougher and building some resilience in these situations and you’re just waiting for the time when you could reap some benefits for that experience and some of the painful things that we’ve gone

through. And you saw a little of that tonight.”

In a game that just was fit to be tied many times, Johnson hit back-to-back three-pointers in the second overtime, one from the corner and then another straight away to put the Heat ahead for good 142-134 with 1:23 left. Johnson, 30, played 46 minutes in all and had 11 rebounds, six assists and a block according to an unoffical boxscore.

Johnson had lots of help.

Kelly Olynyk had 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists and a career-high four blocks.

Wayne Ellington made six three-pointers and had 23 points. Goran Dragic had 20 points, four rebounds and eight assists.

Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 34 points. Wilson Chandler added 26 and Jamal Murray had 23.

There were 17 lead changes in regulation. Jokic’s tip-in with 10 seconds to play tied the score at 118, setting the stage for the Heat to try and win the game on the final shot. But Josh Richardson’s short jumper in the lane over a Nuggets defender didn’t fall.

The Heat had a chance to win the game at the end of the first overtime again, but Johnson missed a runner in the lane off glass and time expired. He made up for it in the second overtime, scoring 10 of

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the Western Conference and now find themselves further back.

After slowing down the Lakers, the No. 1-ranked offense in terms of pace, in a 92-91 win Friday in Los Angeles, the Heat invited the Nuggets over for a track meet Monday night.

Miami, which fell behind 165 early, took a 64-63 lead into

the half after shooting 55.6 percent from the field and making eight three-pointers over the first two quarters. It was just the beginning of a wild night.

Miami led 88-81 with 1:55 left in the third quarter before the Nuggets went on a 13-4 run to take the lead in the fourth.

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Henry “Pop” Scurry, Sr. has taught his last class here

SCURRY

Henry Lewis Scurry, Sr., born July 18, 1941 in Sanford, Florida, was the first child born to Dennis Scurry and Janie Lue Houser. Affectionately known to his family and close friends as “Pop”. Henry was an active member of the Reddick’s Memorial First Born Church of the Living God in Sanford where he served as Secretary of the Sunday School throughout his high school years.

Henry was educated in Seminole County Schools and he was known throughout the community for his academic achievements. Henry was not a stranger to hard work as he labored in the local agricultural fields, starting at age twelve,

scratching weeds, he cut celery in Sanford and spent his summers picking corn, lettuce, beans and cauliflower as a migrant worker. Henry also had a small neighborhood lawn cutting business in Sanford. While he was in high school, he worked as a helper at WilsonEichel-Berger Funeral Home in Sanford. Henry said that those years of tough manual labor convinced him he had to go to college.

Excelling in his academic he was always among the top two students in his classes, in healthy competition with his best friend, Joe Kendrick. Upon graduation Henry received an academic scholarship to Knox-

Eric Garner’s Death Avenged in New Comic Book Series

Nubian Man Avenges Deaths of the Nubian People

By Bryson Bone NEWARK, NJ (BlackNews.com) — Created by Jersey-born writer, Zinc Nguvu, and illustrator Terry Brown of Lexington, Kentucky in response to the unjust killings of African-

Americans by police and racists across the country, the Nubian Man series (www.TheNubianMan.com) promises to take the comic book universe by storm but online first.

“I wanted everyone to know the origin of Nubian Man and his mission foremost. It’s because of all of the killings,” Nguvu says. However, he made clear, “Tamir Rice is what really pushed me over the edge from an emotional perspective. I cried because I knew there was going to be no justice, and another Black life would have been taken senselessly. That was when the creative juices started flowing. Within twenty four hours later, I wrote the overview of the Nubian Man concept.”

By day, Nubian Man is Director of African American Studies of Brooklyn’s Harry Jeffries University, a school named in honor of his grandfather located at 1650 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.

At night he’s out avenging the deaths of the Nubian people.

The first edition of the online comic series is titled “R.I.P. Eric Garner,” associated with the 2014 police choking death of unarmed African American and Staten Island resident, Eric Garner,-whose famous last words “I CAN’T BREATH,” became a national slogan among activists protesting police brutality.

Nguvu resides in Newark, New Jersey, just a mere fifteen miles away from the Staten Island block where Garner took

Table in V ietnam on which Pr esident Vietnam President Obama Enjoyed a $6 Noodle Meal is Pr eser ved For ever as TTourist ourist Attraction Preser eserved Forever

By Victor Ochieng A table on which former US President Barack Obama had a $6 meal in a restaurant in Vietnam has been properly identified and preserved for tourism purposes.

It was in May 2016 when President Obama was photographed sitting on a plastic chair with a bowl of pork noodles on a table in front of him. He was at the Bun Cha Huong Lien restaurant in Hanoi in the company of US celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.

Now, the table he sat at on that day has become a tourist attraction. Two years down the line, the table, which is still having plates, bowls and chopsticks, empty beer bottles and surrounded by plastic stools is preserved and covered with glass so people can view it.

The owners of the restaurant said they came to a decision to preserve the table after realizing that many customers were coming in and asking to know where exactly Obama sat and what he ate while there.

“The customers love it, many take photos next to the table,” co-owner of the restaurant, Nguyen Thi Hang Nga, told the BBC. “For us, it is a nice memory that we will cherish forever. It is not a PR gimmick, I don’t think we get more clientele.”

He continued, “The display was set up just before the Lunar New Year [in mid-February] and I haven’t noticed any change in the flow of diners.”

To ensure they preserve the moment right, the owners set the table exactly the way it was done for Obama.

“Of course, the bowls and plates on display have been washed, as well as the empty beer bottles,” the owner said.

Mr. Bourdain took to Instagram, where he shared a picture

of the table on which he shared a meal with President Obama, captioning it: “Not sure how I feel about this.”

The honor to dine with a visiting president is normally a preserve of the hosting country’s top leaders. That’s why the Obama visit becomes the first recognized in which a foreign

leader of his caliber did what he did.

Following the visit, many foreigners from across the globe have stopped at the restaurant to partake of the signature dish, which has since been dubbed Obama’s bun cha. It’s made of grilled pork, patty and bacon, served with a sweet broth and rice noodles.

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his last breath. He plans to use the Nubian Man series as an empowering tool as well as an informative vehicle.

“I’m really looking to serve the communities. We have an apparel line called Nubian Wear on www.TheNubianMan.com.

Any nonprofit organization that is addressing literacy or the arts in the inner city for the youth will be able to benefit from our efforts,” he says. “We believe Nubian Man has the potential to become an inner-city classic, especially with the social ramifications it has. The most important aspect of Nubian Man is that it’d keep the memories alive of all the brothers and sisters who’ve been killed.”

Nguvu gives an extended invitation: “If you stand against any unjust decisions by the court system and racists that have caused a Nubian life to be taken without reciprocity, then you too can be a part of the NUBIAN nation!”

ville (Tennessee) College where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry. He was elected President of the Student Body and was initiated into the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and later became a Graduate Chapter President and a Life Member.

With a Bachelor of Science degree from Knoxville College , in May 1963 he started graduate school at Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio)August 1963. In May 1965, he received a Master of Science in Zoology. Henry taught in the Biology Department at Kentucky State College, as an Associate Professor and was tenured.

Deciding to pursue his lifelong interest in Funeral Service, in 1976 Henry attend Miami Dade Community College’s) Department of Mortuary Science.

Because of a strong science background, he was able to complete the two year degree program, with honors, in two semesters. Henry was hired as an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, advanced to full Professor and Department Chairman of Biological Sciences. With a continuing thirst for knowledge and while fulfilling his faculty responsibilities, Henry obtained a Master of Public Health degree from Florida International University in 2003. After thirtyone years of dedicated service, including fourteen years as Department Chairman, Henry retired from Miami Dade College in June 2008.

As Henry pursued his career as a college professor, he also actualized his desire to become a funeral home owner. In 1980 he opened Scurry Funeral Home, Ltd. which continues to exist.

As Henry pursued his academic and professional callings, he also made time for religious and community in-

volvement. Henry was a member of New Mount Olive Baptist Church where he served on the church’s Finance Board. He was a member of the Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was a Life Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He served on the Boards of United Way of Broward County and Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida and the Fort Lauderdale Cemetery System Board of Trustees. Wanting to have a voice in how his city was run, he was once a candidate for the Fort Lauderdale City Commission. Henry also was a member of the Pride of Fort Lauderdale Elks Lodge #652.

Henry, who was noted to be a strong taskmaster, touched thousands of lives during his more than 40 years in academia. He was especially known for his impressive subject matter knowledge and his stringent class requirements. For many years, he taught Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) to aspiring nurses, physicians and funeral directors who were required to pass his classes and they still recall that experience.

Henry’s death has had a tremendous impact on his loved ones, so many of his former students and the many others whose lives he touched. He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted and beloved wife: Regina Kelly-Scurry, three daughters: Lisa, Regina and Ingrid; two sons: Henry, Jr., and Kelly and a host of siblings, close friends and family.

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Jazz in the Gardens 2018 huge success #CreditHer

Photos by Adrian Freeman In addition to beach, warm days and cucumber cool evenings, spring brings my favorite time of the year - Jazz in the Gardens! With the success of their 14th annual concert this past weekend, I must salute the organizers for a job well done. They continue to deliver the perfect mix of live music, local eats, creative vendors and the most diverse audience Miami has ever seen.

Soul music fans and lovers of culture fly in from all over the world to vibe with us locals for a two-day music fest. This celebration of jazz and legends has become my family reunion.

Baker captured our hearts with her angelic voice.

And once again, this year’s Jazz delivered a soul stirring experience.

Anita Baker captured our hearts with her angelic voice, gentle spirit and her obvious desire for sound perfection. I was instantly catapulted the first time I heard Anita. The year was 1986 when my grandma introduced me to her “Rapture” record. I was five years old, and had already become obsessed with the idea of being in love. As I listened to Auntie Anita, I recalled a time when granny lived, when life was simple and tracks like, “You Bring Me Joy”, “Sweet Love” and “Same Ole Love” played on repeat. In those spring days, we sat in wicker chairs, playing checkers while cracking fresh nuts and sipping on home-made lemonade. I traveled through time as Baker sang hit after hit, belting out every note in perfect pitch. Engulfed in a musical trance, Jazz in the Gardens guests including host Rickey Smiley, were reminded of previous romances and loved ones who are no longer here. None of us will ever forget that Miami spring night.

In fact, we will never forget #JITG2018 because Trombone Shorty, Fantasia, Smokey Robinson, Sug Avery, Joe, the “Mayor of Miami” Trick Daddy, Trina and Ball Greezy all delivered beyond expectation. #JITG2018 pat yourself on the back for giving us a variety of musical genres, experiences and memories that will remain with us for seasons to come. We left the Hard Rock Stadium completely full. You owe us nothing at all!

Yet, as we continue to celebrate Women this month, I must #CreditHer by shouting out a few amazing women who deserve acknowledgement for

and national chain businesses which brought more jobs. She also lowered the crime rate and accomplished other goals, including the annual Jazz In The Gardens music festival.”

By now you may have guessed, I’m sensitive about feminine oversights. While I truly enjoyed seeing Uncle Luther Campbell receive the keys to the city at Jazz, I would have loved to see Gibson receive some recognition too. So I guess, I better do it myself. In this edition of On the Scene, I #creditHer. Shirley Gibson, your love of culture, community and soul their contributions to the culture. Jazz in the Gardens weekend kicked off with Poetry in the Gardens, a poetry contest phenomenally hosted by poet G.S. Cole. G.S. acknowledged women’s history month by allowing a female poet, Elaina Whorley, to open for the contest.

Whorely left it all on the stage representing well for the gender! Cole also gave kudos to Starbucks store manager, “DJ” for being the venue host while rocking Suzane McDowell’s new eyeglass collection, If Eye Ever. Starbucks store manager, DJ Mitchell-Jones said, “I stopped Mayor Oliver Gilbert

at a City Council Meeting and told him my ideas for using my store to activate the space.”

What happened next is history thanks to DJ’s #BlackGirlForesight. In speaking with GS about the hosting the poetry contest for the 2nd year in a row, he said, “Everything I did was intentional. I am truly grateful to have been afforded the opportunity to host again and to be more involved.

It is imperative that we honor women and thankfully, having such a major role in production allowed me to do just that while showcasing the art of spoken word.”

DJ Mitchell-Jones, Starbucks store manager and Poet G.S. Cole.

Ball Greezy

My only gripe with Jazz in the Gardens was not Chakan Khan’s performance reviews (poor auntie Khan), but actually the very little mentioning of Shirley Gibson. According to blackamericaweb.com, Gibson was the first mayor of Miami Gardens. “During her time as mayor, Gibson was able to bring new development to Miami Gardens including retail stores

lives on! And Lord willing, I will be front and center at the next Jazz in the Gardens to witness the growth of what you pioneered.

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