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JAX DEMOCRATS Black Uber Driver REBUKED CURRY Assaulted, Called N AND HAZOURI Word by Jax Officer, By Dr. Juan P. Gray Finding JSO Cover-up Democrats can vote for Republican Mayoral candidates in the approaching Dear Florida Star Readers: March 2019 election. The reason is simple - the Democrats do not have a candidate On Jan 26, I was working with Uber around 12:00 am. in this important race. Democrats have I picked up Savannah and her friend from the Park Place a significant and pivotal opportunity to Failing Boss Goon Bar somewhere on influence who is elected the next Mayor Mayor the Riverside area. of Jacksonville, Florida. Lenny Curry They wanted to be Last week, the Duval County and Other Local dropped off around Democratic Party newly elected Black the Baymeadows area. Chair issued a statement on the Mayoral However, midway thru Election. Daniel Henry wrote a stinging Artists Like Him the trip they decided rebuke against Mayor Curry and By Opio Lumumba Sokoni, MSCJ, JD. to cancel while we Councilman Hazouri’s latest campaign were headed south on advertisement. Hazouri, a Democrat and p and coming rapper Boss Goon aka Willie Addison interstate 95. I asked former Mayor, touted his support for did not get the full opportunity to show the world Savannah and her the re-election of Curry. Henry provided how incredible an artist he was. If you go onto his friend what’s going on? the official D emocratic p osition w hen Councilmen FacebookU (at Bossgoon Howimcommin) page to see his video Why did y’all cancel the trip? They said that was the wrong he wrote “Our party membership Tommy Hazouri teaser “How I’m Coming” you learn right away how incredible address and asked me to take them a few exits ahead. I then unanimously passed a resolution this artist’s music was. You also learn that this young man, with pulled over and gave them 2 options. Either redo the uber opposing the re-election of Lenny Curry.” Hazouri’s support of history as a Flag Street resident, did a long stint in prison. He trip so we can proceed or get out my vehicle. Curry is in direct opposition to Jacksonville Democrats. posted a comment that read, “I got Jammed when I was 16 Now They said they didn’t know the address and was refusing This newly elected Chair of the Democrats gave specific I’m 24 You do the Math Them Crackas Toast me...” to get out the vehicle. I then said I’m not going to touch justifications for his party’s stance with these words, “Four After leaving prison, the sky was the limit for Willie Addison. you I’m calling the cops to remove you both. That’s when more years of this incumbent will have devastating impacts on A flyer reveals a show date at the Paradise Gentlemen’s Club Savannah says, “You dumb nigger, we are the police and transparency in government, the continuation on the Curry Crime where he and fellow musicians performed. However, after you are going to fucking jail.” Her and her friend laughs. I Wave, and the sale of public’s expressed interest like JEA.” Each that show he was killed in what was called in the white news then proceeded to actually call 911 and told dispatcher the of these reasons have grave and serious concerns for all voters, media a mass shooting. After leaving the show in an SUV, his situation and we were at 343 mile headed south on 95. regardless of political party affiliation. Let’s examine a few of vehicle was shot up. Five others traveling with him suffered That’s when Savannah decided to get aggressive and the reasons given not to re-elect Curry. gunshot wounds, however, Willie Addison was the only one in pushed/hit me in the head as she called me all sort of Niggers, Council Member Hazouri Chaired the Rules Committee that the vehicle to die. Mf’s, etc., in an attempt to respond with aggression so they killed transparency reform in Jacksonville. Anna Brosche said It all happened near the Spring Park Road intersection on Please see Uber, page 6 Please see Mayor, page 6 Please see Rapper, page 6 N.C. To Have Its First Black Woman As Supreme Court Chief Justice By Kimberley Richards affiliate WTVD. “I hope that in some way, my service inspires North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on young people, especially, but really I hope it’s a Tuesday appointed Cheri Beasley to be the show of symbolism for where we are in North chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court. Carolina,” she added. “This is certainly not the Beasley will be the first black woman to hold North Carolina of 200 years ago.” Jacksonville’s Violence the position. Beasley has served on the North Carolina “It is not at all lost on me, this historic factor, Supreme Court since 2012, according to the especially given that this is Black History North Carolina Judicial Branch website. Is On The Rise Month,” Beasley said in a speech following By Dr. Tony Cummings Cheri Beasley the announcement, according to local ABC Please see Chief, page 6 In 2018, Jacksonville was ranked as the No. 1 city in the state of Florida in violent crime, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Nearly 70 percent of murders Michelle Obama Made committed in 2018 went unsolved, while 17 additional murders were recorded in the first 31-days of 2019. The Jacksonville A Surprise Appearance Sheriff’s Office (JSO) budget of $439 million dollars, up 11 percent from the previous administration, is ballooning out of At The 2019 Grammys control with no end in sight. And “The Sheriff” has yet to introduce a plan to effectively By Alanna Vagianos deal with violent crime in our city as this crime wave continues. This is a colossal failure of my opponent’s making. His newly The 2019 Grammy Awards started off with a bang Sunday released, unsourced, campaign flyer advising that “Jacksonville night. is a safer city,” shows a serious disconnect from the random Alicia Keys began her opening monologue by bringing out an day to day violence gripping the First Coast. He refuses to iconic cast of women, including former first lady Michelle Obama. accept responsibility for any of the out-of-control violence, and Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jennifer Lopez joined as well appears to be more than happy to pin the blame for his 3½ years to share what music has done for them over the years. Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, Alicia Keys, former first lady Michelle Obama and Jennifer Lopez at the 61st Grammy Awards of gross mismanagement and lackluster leadership inside the Please see Grammys, page 6 Show in Los Angeles, Feb. 10, 2019. JSO on other local government officials.

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Send to: [email protected] ANNOUNCEMENTS The Church Directory Schedule of Events and Services “Come and Worship With Us” FIRST COAST FREETHOUGHT SOCIETY regular GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH meeting announcement. “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” WHO: Brandon Haught, Communications Director, Florida Citizens for Science Bishop Lorenzo Hall, Pastor WHAT: Talk titled, “A War That Won’t End: The Battle for Celebrity Death in 2019 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Science Education in the Sunshine State” Teresa Brown Hannor March 30, 1961 - Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575 WHEN: Monday, February 18, 2019, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jacksonville, Florida 32206 (doors open at 6:00) February 6, 2019 WHERE: Buckman Bridge Unitarian Church, 8447 Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Manresa Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32244. From the I-295 Deacon Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586 Roosevelt exit, go north to the fi rst traffi c light, Collins Rd. Charlie Lee Durham June 2, 1934 - Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Turn right. Go 400 ft. The church driveway will be on your Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. February 5, 2019 right. Tuesday...... Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. KRISTOFF ST. JOHN MEETINGS ARE FREE ● OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ● Thursday...... Joy Night,7:00 p.m. FREE PARKING 7/15/1966 - 2/3/2019 Andre Ingram More info at: http://fi rstcoastfreethoughtsociety.org/cms September 13, 1984 - Email: [email protected] ______Kristoff St. John died at February 4, 2019 Website: Greaterelbethel.org home in Los Angeles on Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall, Sr. every Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Its Jubilee time!!!! March 1-3 featuring A 2-day music Feb. 3, 2019, at the age of Juanita Engram festival and stories from Veteran’s and Foot soldiers on the 52. St. John was a star of October 24, 1930 - front line of the Movement. Over 40 events!!!!! including TV’s “The Young and the February 2, 2019 Greater Macedonia Baptist a parade, mock trial, Freedom Flame award and the MLK Restless,” portraying Neil Unity Breakfast. The march to kick off the ‘Lift Our Vote Winters from 1991 to 2019. Samone C. Frazier Church of the Northside 2020” campaign. Sunday, March 3,2019 return to the Bridge His performance on the January 2, 1970 - March 3-4, 2019 and keep marching and fi ghting for the right popular soap opera earned February 12, 2019 to vote!!!!! him two Daytime Emmy Senior Pastor ______Awards and ten NAACP Johnny Roberson Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. Image Awards. Prior to his March 9, 1970 - LEGACY POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION success on “The Young and February 12, 2019 HOSTED BY THE FLORIDA THEATRE the Restless,” St. John was ENTRY PERIOD: THURSDAY, FEB. 7 a cast member of the short- Mamie Spencer lived “Generations,” the fi rst February 9, 1939 - ART SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MONDAY, FEB. 18, soap opera to center on an February 10, 2019 2019 at 8:30am African-American family. Other notable appearances Thomas Davis Contest Entry: fl oridatheatre.com/legacyposters included “Roots: The Next January 8, 1955 - Generations,” “Happy Days,” February 6, 2019 Jacksonville, Fla. – To celebrate the rich history of and “The Cosby Show.” entertainment and special events that have taken place on the Lula Agnes Cuttray stage at the historic, nonprofi t Florida Theatre, the theatre is July 11, 1940 - inviting local artists and creatives to compete in designing its February 5, 2019 fi rst-ever legacy poster. The theatre will begin accepting legacy poster submissions Samuel Westley Ewell Located At on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The competition is open to local January 28, 1939 - artists within the Jacksonville area. This fi rst design will 1880 W. Edgewood Ave. February 5, 2019 focus on Mardi Gras. Deadline for art submissions is Feb. Jacksonvile, FL 32208. 18 at 8:30am. All submissions should be emailed to sean@ Phone: (904) 764-9257 • Fax: (904) 768-1736 1st Anniversary of School Arthur Kennedy fl oridatheatre.com. www.gmbc.net Shooting January 18, 1942 - The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Feb.26, and February 5, 2019 will receive a prize package valued at $500. For complete Remembering the victims of guidelines and contest restrictions visit fl oridatheatre.com/ the tragic shooting at Marjory New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church legacyposters Margaret Lackerson Stoneman Douglas High 1824 Prospect St * Jacksonville, FL 32208 The historic, nonprofi t Florida Theatre is sponsored by August 10, 1920 - School who died on February “The Church Where God Provides Hope, Help & Healing” Community First Credit Union. February 5, 2019 14, 2018. ______Verna Louise Jacobs Augusta Savage Cultural Festival November 30, 1959 - Florida & Georgia February 4, 2019 Feb 23, 2019 at 11:00a.m. - Feb 23, 2019 at 04:00p.m. Diane Carter The Augusta Savage Cultural Festival, presented by Friends Webster Lee Philpot of Augusta Savage, Inc., and co-sponsored by City of Green July 11, 1960 - February 11, 1932 - Cove Springs, runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, January 27, 2019 February 4, 2019 at Spring Park. Activities throughout the day include a demonstration of West African culture by Kreative Kids and Travis Jovan McDaniel Nelson W. Collins Beyond, Inc, a non-profi t organization bringing awareness March 3, 1991 - January 17, 1948 - of the cultural arts, The Afri-Touch Fashion Show, a local February 1, 2019 February 6, 2019 Rev. Dr. Marion A. Wise, Senior Pastor H.O.P. Hour of Power (Sunday School) …………9:30 a.m. artist marketplace, food vendors, and arts and crafts for Inez Walker Jacquelynn (Holmes- New Members Class: Sunday Morning ………….…9:30 a.m. children. The festival also features music performances Sunday Morning Worship: ……………………………11:00 a.m. March 7, 1919 - McConnell) Crawford by U.S. Navy Jazz Combo, Clay High Drum Line, Heart’s T.N.T. Tuesday Night Teaching (Bible Study)…..7:00 p.m. Desire, and Accoustic Visions. February 3, 2019 December 24, 1968 - February 7, 2019 Church (904) 764-5727 - Fax (904) 764-5901 For more information, contact Ms. Henrietta Francis at 904- Mitzi Parker Email: [email protected] * web: newbethlehemmb.com 652-5491. November 4, 1980 - Carl Thorpe, Jr. February 4, 2019 1977 – February 7, 2019 MOUNT BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1620 Helena Street Jacksonville, Florida 32208 Eddie James Scott Lawrence Glenn PRESENTS August 14, 1947 - August 10, 1951 - February 5, 2019 February 8, 2019

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CONTACT: Connie Bend (904) 714-3793 for any questions Calvin James Vernon Scott February 20, 1947 - October 1, 1956 - February 7, 2019 February 13, 2019 FEBRUARY 16, 2019 THE STAR PAGE 3 OPINIONS The views and information expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of the publisher or advertisers. Black History Month and black women THE DEBTS WE OWE et us teach our black daughters and Lour white daughters about civil rights and activists for freedom during Black Haitians History Month. Let us care about women of color. Could the civil rights movement have happened without black women? No, indeed. n Oct. 9, 1779, more than 500 Let It Shine, Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters (HMH Books for Young Haitian soldiers (referred Readers, 2013) authored by Andrea Davis to as “Les Chasseurs- Pinkney and illustrated by Stephen Alcorn is OVolontaires de Saint- recommended. Domingue”) fought alongside French Bold. Gutsy. Plucky. Scrappy. Determined. troops to aid the Americans in trying to Spirited. Sojourner Truth, Biddy Mason, force the British out of Savannah, Ga. in Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary order to open its port for the colonists’ McLeod Bathune, Ella Josephine Baker, “In the 20th century, African American Dorothy Irene Height, Rosa Parks, Fannie use. The attack was unsuccessful, but it women formed the backbone of the modern Lou Hamer, and Shirley Chisholm are has been noted that the Haitians played a Civil Rights Movement. They were the critical featured. signifi cant role in providing cover for the mass, the grassroots leaders challenging Born into slavery as Isabella Baumfree in French soldiers who had to retreat from America to embrace justice and equality for 1797, Sojourner Truth was an Afro-American all,” according to The National Women’s their positions on the battlefi eld. But even women’s rights activist. Her famous “Ain’t I History Museum. www.womenshistory.org/. though Haitians shed blood for American a Woman” speech was delivered in 1851 at There were countless unnamed African independence, the United States in its a 10-foot monument standing in a busy the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention. “… American women who struggled for freedom foreign policy has always held a deep- downtown square of a major U.S. city And ain’t I a woman? I have borne thirteen and justice. Let us remember them as well. seated hostility towards Haiti, despite does not bring this piece of our history to children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, NASA’s employees Katherine Johnson, the attention of most Americans. and when I cried out with my mother’s grief, denials to the contrary. Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan were Haiti’s contributions to the United none but Jesus heard me! And ain’t I a Haiti was born of a slave revolt that black scientists featured in the fi lm Hidden woman?” began on the French half of the island of States are not widely known because, Figures. Astronaut Mae Jemison became the “Nobody’s free until everybody is free.” Hispaniola and resulted in a revolution throughout our country’s history, America fi rst African-American woman in space in Fannie Lou Hamer dedicated her life to costing 200,000 Black lives. has shown itself to be hostile towards 1992. fi ghting racial injustice. In 1964 she co- Haiti and Haitians. Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, When the Haitians threw off the founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Condoleezza Rice, Joycelyn Elders, M.D., French yoke of oppression to become the On Oct. 30, 2018, the British newspaper, Party and ran for Congress in Mississippi in Maya Angelou and other black women stand independent Republic of Haiti, France The Guardian, ran the headline, “Flee 1965. demanded recompense for the loss of its or hide: Haitian immigrants face as female icons for civil rights and equality. The Civil Rights Movement was slaves. This demand for payment was diffi cult decisions under Trump.” This More Brave Black Women triumphant in 1964 and 1965, with the federal headline, curious to most Americans, Of the 127 women serving in the 116th backed up by the threat of an invasion, government’s passage of the Civil Rights Act Congress, 22 are Black. In 1993, Carol with the French navy laying off the Haitian has a backstory. After a 7.1-magnitude of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Moseley Braun became the fi rst African coast. This forced payment, totaling earthquake hit Haiti in 2010, the U.S. Black History Month is celebrated every American female to serve as U.S. senator. more than $21 billion over the years, government off ered Temporary Protected February in the United States. White women, Gloria Jean Watkins, known by her pen Status (TPS) to thousands of Haitians let the named and unnamed black women of began Haiti’s slide from being France’s name bell hooks, is the author of Feminism whose lives had been destroyed. But struggle, freedom, and equality be nestled in wealthiest colony to one of the poorest is for Everybody. The bell hooks Institute our spirits and let their struggles be on our nations in the Western Hemisphere. now, Donald J. Trump has decided that in Berea, KY, celebrates, honors, and lips. When Haiti gained its independence, their imminent deportation is best for documents the life and work of this acclaimed “There are still many causes worth Southern slaveholders in the United America. Haitians who have made new intellectual, feminist theorist, cultural critic, sacrifi cing for, so much history yet to be States were horrifi ed by the liberation of lives in this country are now on the verge artist, and writer. www.bellhooksinstitute. made.—Michelle Obama of becoming “illegal aliens” by the stroke com. enslaved Black people by their own eff orts. ______Known as the “Mother of the American And in response, the U.S. government did of Trump’s pen. Melissa Martin, Ph.D, is an author, Civil Rights Movement,” Septima Poinsette not recognize the Black nation until 1862, But a monster like Trump has neither columnist, educator, and therapist. She Clark was an activist, teacher, and advocate when the United States was in the throes empathy for, nor any sense of obligation resides in Ohio. for education. www.biography.com/. of its own brutal and bloody war over the to, people of color whose ancestors helped perpetuation of slavery and the Southern to birth and build this nation. People of states had seceded from the Union. color can expect no consideration from But recognition never meant respect. this despicable, disgusting bully who And ever since its creation, Haiti has wants to “make America white again.” had to battle against American hostility, The White House also is planning to with the United States keeping its heel on terminate TPS for people of color from Haiti’s economy and domestic politics. other countries whose conditions have This included a U.S. invasion in 1914 that necessitated our compassion and off ers precipitated a military occupation lasting of refuge because hostility towards until 1934. Haitians is simply a part of the pattern of The U.S. military occupied Haiti again widespread American hostility towards in 1994, the year Haiti’s democratically people of color. Just as ancient barbaric elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, people created narratives that gave returned from exile after fl eeing from animals human form and characteristics in a coup by the Haitian military. When an anthropomorphic attempt to conform Aristide was re-elected in 2000, the U.S. them to the familiar, Trump and his military, in combination with the Haitian supporters are pursuing a europomorphic military, forcibly removed him from the attempt to mold America into a European country and sent him into exile again, this form that is familiar to them. In short, time in South Africa. he is attempting to make all Americans It is important to point out the irony of look as much like European Americans as how badly the United States has treated possible. As ancient barbarians wanted to Haiti, given the presence of a statue conform their world to their own image, standing in Savannah’s Franklin Square. these present-day barbarians want to This statue was erected in 2007 to honor conform America to their own image. the Haitian soldiers that came to the aid of It is up to right-thinking Americans American revolutionaries 240 years ago to stand up to Trump and the cynical, in 1779. cowardly senators and congressional But this statue is not the fi rst recognition representatives who cater to his attempts of America’s debt to Haitians. In April at despotism. It is time to stand up and 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt had say “No!” to the deportation of Haitians Secretary of State Cordell Hull deliver a and others living in the United States with commemorative plaque to a cathedral in Temporary Protected Status. Haiti that reads, “Today we pay tribute to We must have compassion for our fellow the courage and spirit of those Haitian human beings, even if the disgusting Volunteers who in 1779 risked their lives tenant in the White House does not. for the cause of American Liberty.” The ______placement of Roosevelt’s plaque and Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine the assistance given by the Haitians is Corps combat pilot and human rights unknown to most Americans. And even activist who practices law in Virginia. NAACP Headquarters (904) 265-4702 Join the NAACP Beaver Street Enterprise Center Isaiah Rumlin online at www.naacpjax.org 1225 W. Beaver Street, Suite 112 Jacksonville, FL 32204 President PAGE 4 THE STAR FEBRUARY 16, 2019 Choosing the Right Doctor for You and Your Family

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hat matters to you when finding a doctor to treat you or Wyour family members? A recent survey commissioned by the American Board of Medical Specialties found that four out of five people ranked Board Certification as an important factor when selecting a doctor, second only to whether the doctor is covered by their insurance. Choosing a new doctor is an important decision that nearly everyone experiences at one time or another, whether it’s finding a new family physician or pediatrician after a move or searching for a specialist after being diagnosed with a condition such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer. When selecting a physician, you want to know the doctor you choose is qualified and that you and your family will receive the best care. Board Certified doctors hold themselves to a higher standard and have demonstrated their knowledge and expertise in their specialty. This higher standard has been found to be important to patients. “Choosing a doctor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your health,” said Richard E. Hawkins, MD, president and chief executive officer, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading not-for-profit organization overseeing physician certification in the United States. “Today’s patients have a greater expectation for quality. Board Certified physicians offer people confidence that their doctor has the specialized knowledge, skills and clinical judgment to provide the high-quality care they expect and deserve.”

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What is Board Certification? n Not all doctors are Board Certified. Board Certification is voluntary, and more than 880,000 Board Certification is recognized as the premier doctors in the United States are ABMS Board Certified standard and assessment system for specialty and in 40 specialties and 87 subspecialties. subspecialty expertise in medical, surgical and hospital disciplines. n Find out if a doctor is Board Certified. This simple search tool allows you to check if your doctor, n Board Certified doctors are experts in their or one you are considering, is Board Certified. specialties. Doctors who choose to be Board CertificationMatters.org, a website of ABMS, also Certified are required to demonstrate their features information about how doctors earn Board specialized knowledge in their area of practice. Certification, its importance to quality care and why the credential matters. Additional resources n Board Certified doctors have met a higher include links to prominent health care and consumer standard. To be Board Certified, doctors advocacy organizations. successfully complete extensive training and assessment beyond that of their non-Board To find a Board Certified doctor near you, visit Certified peers. CertificationMatters.org.

Aiding Aging Parents 4 tips to help overcome new challenges

(Family Features) It’s not easy getting old, as the saying goes, and it can be even harder to watch your parents age. Helping parents transition into the later years of their lives can be a delicate matter, but there are ways to help them ease into an elderly stage and cope better with challenges.

Carol Lavin Bernick, former executive chairman of Alberto Culver, navigated this type of life transition with her parents. In her book, “Gather As You Go: Lessons Learned Along the Way,” Bernick offers tips to give and get joy while preserving your parents’ dignity in addition to wisdoms on business and leadership, philanthropy, dealing with tough times and being a working mom.

For example, consider these tips and ways to aid aging parents:

Provide Entertainment Music can be a helpful gift – try loading a music player with a playlist of your parents’ favorite songs. Old movies can also spark conversation. Host a luncheon for some of their best friends and make their favorite treats. They may be housebound, but there are still ways for them to interact.

Adjust to Physical Changes Reading materials could require larger-than-normal print, and a magnifying clip-on screen for a computer can be helpful as well. Serving foods that are easier to cut of course, the stories of how they pieces of clothing for a thoughtful energy and smiles may help brighten can make eating a simpler process. met their spouses. Make a family gift. Laminate a list of their the room. Keep an eye on weight and nutrition tree together and try creating a medications and their doctors to keep and try to find someone who will photobook with old and new pictures. with you in case of emergency and Find more tips to assist aging make a house call for haircuts. Share news about family members’ provide a copy to your parents and relatives at gatherasyougo.com. relationships and accomplishments, any other caregivers. Create a contact Relive Memories which might bring back personal list on your parents’ mobile phone Encourage older relatives to write (or memories. to help them easily reach family and Photo courtesy of Getty Images dictate) their thoughts on financial friends without needing to search. If tips, military service, business Consider the Little Things there are young children in the family, success, valued life lessons and, Surprise your parents with a few new try bringing them by for a visit – their FEBRUARY 16, 2019 THE STAR PAGE 5 Happening on the ‘Hill’ – FAMU Alumnus Wins Grammy, FAMU’s Literary Series Features Amandla Stenberg

FAMU Alumnus Wins Grammy for the 2019 Music Educator Award Florida music teacher and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Alumnus, Jeff ery Redding, won the 2019 Grammy Music Educator Award. The award recognizes those who have made a lasting impact on students and music education. Redding was selected from more than 2,800 nominees from all over the U.S., Redding earned his B.S. in Music Education from FAMU. As the 2019 Grammy Educator Award winner, Redding was fl own to Los Angeles to attend the 61st Annual Grammy Awards Sunday, February 10 to receive the Music Educator Award at a ceremony during Grammy Week. He also received a $10,000 personal honorarium. The GRAMMY Music Educator Award is supported by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, the National Association for Music Education, and the National Education Association.

FAMU’s Nursing Program Ranks In FAMU’s Department of English and FAMU’s Nursing Exhibit to Recognize Top Five of Nurse Practitioner Programs Modern Languages, Student Government First African-American U.S. Nurse Association, and the College of Social According to Nurse Journal, Florida Sciences, Arts and Humanities presents FAMU’s nationally recognized School of A&M University’s School of Nursing the 2019 Spring LiteraryForum Series, Nursing commemorated the United States continues to rise and is now ranked in the Black to the Future II: “The Black Heroic fi rst African-American nurse, Mary Eliza state of Florida’s top fi ve nurse practitioner Meme” from February 28 – March 1, 2019 Mahoney, in an exclusive nursing exhibit in programs. FAMU’s School of Nursing on campus in the Grand Ballroom (1625 S. celebration of Black History Month entitled is one of the oldest nursing programs at a Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.). This year’s “Nurses who Paved the Way” on Tuesday, historically black institution. The program series is dedicated to the celebration and February 12, 2019 from 1 – 4 p.m. Among off ers three degree options at FAMU – The commemoration of black heroes: past, Mahoney’s greatest accomplishments was Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), present, and future. co-founding the National Association of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and The keynote speaker Sebastian A. Jones Colored Graduate Nurses with Adah B. the fast track Registered Nurse BSN. is the founder of Stranger Comics and co- Thoms and her induction into the American FAMU’s School of Nursing received author of Niobe: She Is Life with award- Nurses Association Hall of Fame in 1976 accreditation in 1951 from the National winning actress Amandla Stenberg. The two- and the National Women’s Hall of Fame in League of Nursing Accreditation Service. day event will also highlight area subject 1993. matter experts, including Alex Brickler, The exhibit highlights the achievements Ph.D., Maxine Montgomery, Ph.D., Rhone and contributions of African-American Fraser, Ph.D., and Melinda Michelle. nurses throughout history. The exhibit FAMU’s Literary Series Features This event is free and open to the public. includes depictions of nurses during the Collaboration with Actress Amandla For hours and additional information, visit early years of nursing at FAMU. Contact Stenberg events at FAMUnews.com or call (850) (850) 412-7064 for more information. 599-8697. PAGE 6 THE STAR FEBRUARY 16, 2019 Judge Finds Manafort Lied to Investigators in Russia Probe Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort intentionally lied to investigators and a federal grand jury in the special counsel’s Russia probe, a judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s decision was another loss for Manafort, a once- wealthy political consultant who rose to lead Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and now faces years in prison in two criminal cases brought in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. Paul Manafort The four-page ruling hurts Manafort’s chance of receiving a reduced sentence, though Jackson few new details as she found there was sufficient said she would decide the exact impact during his evidence to say Manafort broke the terms of sentencing next month. It also resolves a dispute his plea agreement by lying about three of five that had provided new insight into how Mueller matters that prosecutors had singled out. The views Manafort’s actions as part of the broader ruling was largely a rejection of Manafort’s probe of Russian election interference and any attorneys’ argument that he hadn’t intentionally possible coordination with Trump associates. misled investigators but rather forgot some details Prosecutors have made clear that they remain until his memory was refreshed. deeply interested in Manafort’s interactions with a The judge found that Manafort did mislead the man the FBI says has ties to Russian intelligence. FBI, prosecutors and a federal grand jury about But it’s unclear exactly what has drawn their his interactions with Konstantin Kilimnik, the co- attention and whether it relates to election defendant who the FBI says has ties to Russian A U.S. Postal Service vehicle maneuvers up a street turning to slush Tuesday morning, Feb. 12, 2019, in Seattle. interference because much of the dispute has intelligence. Prosecutors had accused Manafort played out in secret court hearings and blacked of lying about several discussions the two men out court filings. had including about a possible peace plan to In her ruling Wednesday, Jackson provided resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Crimea. Record February Snow Hammers

in our city. Andre Pantazi bold stance against Tommy Seattle, Northwestern U. S. reported “Mayor Lenny Curry Hazouri and Mayor Curry. Mayor By David K. Li Friday through Monday, with this year. Continued from page 1 promised a safer city. Three Mayor Lenny Curry has years later, Jacksonville’s launched a full scale attack rain and temperatures in the “The rain may bring reprieve violence is up… three years against Anna Lopez Brosche. Seattle and the Pacific high-30s the rest of the week to some areas but also brings “Transparency is about the of increased police budgets News4Jax said “Brosche, Northwest were digging out of threatening Evergreen State frozen slush, downed branches people, providing access, and new crime initiatives a fellow Republican who record snowfall on Tuesday, roadways. and flooding to others,” facilitating accountability, under Curry’s leadership, the is considered the strongest as hundreds of thousands Seattle has received 20.2 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and untimely building trust in murder and violent crime rates challenger to Curry’s re- of Midwesterners suffered inches of snow so far this tweeted on Tuesday. your elected officials.” Two in Duval county are worse.” election in a four candidate weather-related power outages. February, the most in any “If you can — keep off the other Council Members had Curry bludgeoned Mayor field”. Several counties of western month in the Emerald City since roads for another day. If you the moral courage to take Alvin Brown for crime rates As Council President, Washington state were under January, 1959. That’s more must travel — please drive slow, a stand for casting a bright under his tenure –– crime Brosche appointed four African flood advisories after 17.5 than New York (7.5 inches) and give extra space and be prepared light into governmental shady rates were lower than we have -Americans to the council’s inches snow fell on Seattle Boston (2.3 inches) combined before you leave home.” transactions. “Councilwoman endured under Curry’s failed finance committee, “an Joyce Morgan said she was leadership. Curry bears the influential group that she said troubled by the Council’s sole responsibility for this has historically not had enough earlier this year and plans to reportedly are both planning refusal to grant Brosche crime wave. representation from Black become the dean of the Regent to run at that time. the opportunity to continue Chief The Jacksonville Democratic leaders”. Black Democrats can Continued from page 1 University School of Law in Cooper praised Beasley in a improving her transparency Party Chair stated a clear case make an important impact in Virginia, The News&Observer statement on Tuesday. legislation. Councilman against Curry’s re-election this Mayoral Election in March She previously was an reported. “Justice Beasley is a well- Garrett Dennis admonished for Mayor. These words from 2019. “African – Americans associate judge on the state’s Beasley’s appointment will respected jurist, and I know his colleagues for following Henry’s statement makes voters, who make up 55 Court of Appeals, and served go through the end of 2020 her to be fair and deeply “their marching orders to kill the point, “Special interest percent of the roughly 250,500 as a district court judge before and her seat will be up for committed to viewing all the bill.” Mayor Curry, Tommy and elected officials have registered Democrats in Duval that. election for a full eight-year North Carolinians equally Hazouri and 15 other Council tried to make the case that County”. Our vote matters. Beasley, who is set to term next year, according through the eyes of the law,” members killed transparency Curry, regularly crosses the Daniel Henry concluded his assume her new position in to The Associated Press. he said. “I appreciate Justice reform in Jacksonville City aisle, and put people before rebuke with these words and March, will replace Chief Beasley, who is a Democrat, Beasley’s willingness to serve Government. politics. Democrats reject that requesting Democrats to vote Justice Mark Martin. Martin and veteran Associate Justice the people of our state in this For the past three years of false narrative, and in fact in the approaching Mayor’s announced his retirement Paul Newby, a Republican, critical role.” Mayor Curry’s administration, nothing can be further from Election. the City of Jacksonville has the truth”. The Democrats “The Democratic Party experienced a deadly homicide gave a blunt review of Curry’s opposes the re-election of crime wave. Nate Monroe administration with these Lenny Curry and encourage wrote “Jacksonville is still words, “Bi-partisan leaders all Democrats to participate the murder capital of Florida, don’t remove opponents in the in the Mayoral election and the numbers have only from city boards, bully and and vote for a candidate who trended in the wrong direction demand loyalty from public best aligns with Democratic since Curry’s election.” officials, and reject calls for values”. Every vote is critical. Curry’s Crime Wave today transparency”. The local is a clear and present danger Democratic Party should be — Dr. Juan P. Gray, Very to each and every citizen commended for taking this Concerned Citizens

Lopez added that music gave Pinkett Smith reminded Grammys her “a reason to dance” and the crowd that we “express Continued from page 1 brought her the success she has our pain, power and progress today. through music.” “They said I was weird. “It reminds me of where I Obama barely got a word in That my look, my choices, my come from but it also reminds before the audience erupted in sound, that it wouldn’t work. me of all the places I can go,” applause. But music told me not to listen she continued. “Music has The former first lady paused to them,” Lady Gaga said to always been the place we can before dropping some wisdom arrested in 2010 on attempted youth fans into how not to get the cheering crowd. all feel truly free.” on the crowd. Rapper murder and gun charges but caught up like he did. Some Continued from page 1 prosecutors later dropped the youth may not be able to get off! Soon as I turn around I see their careers. I stated well case. these lessons from a preacher, Uber 2 police cars with no sirens or that’s a good thing because Emerson Street. Authorities Jacksonville continues to teacher or parent. Continued from page 1 lights riding on the shoulder they shouldn’t have a badge. told the press that surveillance miss opportunities to provide Boss Goon and so many toward us (But remember the Next day I go to the Sheriff’s cameras at Wacko’s local artists an avenue to make street reporters like him can either shoot me or have the dispatcher just told me 1 min office to get a police report. I Gentlemen’s Club has footage real money and travel the have the formula that many law on their side. ago that it wasn’t any officers soon realize there wasn’t one of the time leading up to the world show casing their music. wayward youth can use to I tried recording the situation responding in the area). made. Instantly, it felt like they shooting. Two vehicles are seen There are a number of highly side-step the pitfalls of the but Savannah grabbed and Soon as the officers arrived were trying to wash it under following the SUV carrying talented artists from this city failed criminal justice system. broke my phone. So, I call they begin speaking to the rug. Boss Goon on Emerson before that will rival any top ten rap 911 dispatcher again to tell Savannah, asking her what’s To make a long story the gunshots. and singing artist out today. them Savannah has struck me going on instead of giving the shorter, the Integrity Unit is The current mayor Lenny This town has a strong history and now things can get very individual (myself) who called supposedly investigating the Curry said that it was all of supporting entertainment. dangerous if help doesn’t the police a right to say what case but we all know how that gang and drug related. In an However, that was 100 years arrive. That’s when the the issue was. They eventually normally goes. So, a black man election year it is easy to call ago. dispatcher stated they didn’t asked me what happen. I told doing a courtesy for 2 white off black violence gang related. It In many cities like New York, have any cops in the area to them the story. Savannah was duty police officers gets called is a code to the city that there LA and Atlanta, local artists respond. She said she will redo saying all type of insults even “Nigger” numerous times not to is not much else to see here. can actually walk right into an the call and soon as cops are in when they arrived. I never mention physically assaulted. Addison’s sister Lola told the office and get signed by a major the area they will arrive. seen Savannah and her friend I want Officer Savannah and media that Lil Willie was not a record label. From what can be I was asked to remain calm. after that. I waited an hour for her friend taken off force and gang member. obtained from Boss Goon’s Soon as I hung up I see some Sgt Howard to arrive. When or prosecuted along with an Willie Addison was released free style on the bus and video new Uber driver pull up. I ran he arrived, he asked what apology to me and my family! from prison last June after teaser How I’m Coming, he up to his car screaming the did I want to do? I said press serving a six-year stint had some experiences to share. situation begging him to ride charges! He told me he was Sincerely, for burglary and perjury Those experiences may have off don’t take them! He rode very sorry and this can destroy Malik Beckham convictions. He was also provided some insight for his FEBRUARY 16, 2019 THE STAR PAGE 7 FLA/GA Local What’s Happening Around Town

STATEMENT: On One-Year Anniversary Rep. Al Lawson Votes to Minimize Violence in Yemen of Parkland Shooting, Florida Democrats oday, U.S Rep Al Lawson (FL-05) history. The conflict has already hit an already Honor Victims By Tjoined House Democrats in passing a poor country hard, and immediate action is Committing to Action War Powers Resolution on Yemen (H.J.Res. needed to prevent further loss of life.” 37), which calls for the removal of U.S. troops n the one-year There have been several efforts at peace from Yemen that have not been authorized Anniversary of talks in Yemen over the past few years. The O by Congress. The resolution calls for their the Parkland Shooting, United Nations currently has a monitored removal within 30 days after becoming law. It FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo ceasefire that remains tenuous and fragile. The released the following also condemns the nearly four-year old conflict resolution passed today, by a vote of 248-177, statement: in Yemen that has killed thousands of civilians “Today we take time and caused widespread famine. aims to minimize airstrikes in the country. to remember the 17 “As the Yemeni Civil War continues, we Last December, the Senate passed a virtually victims who were cruelly must ensure that our Armed Forces are not identical War Powers Resolution on Yemen gunned down at Marjory by a bipartisan vote of 56 to 41. The Senate- Stoneman Douglas High unnecessarily placed in harm’s way,” Rep. School on Valentine’s Day Lawson said. “The situation in Yemen is one passed joint resolution is essentially identical last year. We remember of the worst humanitarian disasters in modern to H.J.Res. 37. how through their grief Parkland students led historic statewide, HUD AWARDS $3.1 MILLION TO HELP FLORIDA FAMILIES and nationwide calls for action, and forced REACH SELF-SUFFICIENCY Republicans to make changes to our gun laws Grants to promote education and of services that will enable participating obtain employment and that no member of in Tallahassee for the employment among HUD-assisted families families to find jobs, increase earned income, the household will receive certain types of first time in decades. But, reduce or eliminate the need for rental and/ public assistance at the end of the five-year we owe these 17 victims .S. Housing and Urban Development or welfare assistance, and make progress term. These families have an interest-bearing much more. (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today toward achieving economic independence and escrow account established for them. The “Democrats today stand U awarded $3.1 million to 31 public housing housing self-sufficiency. amount credited to the family’s escrow account united with the majority authorities in Florida to continue helping “One of the most important things we can is based on increases in the family’s earned of Americans in calling public housing residents participating in do as public servants is to help HUD-assisted for universal background income during the term of the FSS contract. the Housing Choice Voucher Program and/ checks, a ban on high- families achieve their dreams,” said Secretary If the family successfully completes its FSS or reside in public housing to increase their Carson. “Working with our local partners, capacity magazines and contract, the family receives the escrow funds earned income and reduce their dependency HUD is connecting families to educational assault weapons, and that it can use for any purpose, including debt closing the gun show on public assistance and rental subsidies. opportunities, job training, childcare and other reduction in order to improve credit scores, loophole. Americans Nationwide, these grants renew HUD’s resources that allow them to get higher paying educational expenses, or a down payment on should feel safe in our support of 689 public housing authorities jobs and, ultimately, become self-sufficient.” schools, our places of through the Department’s Family Self- “These funds fuel what I have seen firsthand a home. worship, our movie Sufficiency Program (FSS). HUD’s FSS that provide innovative and impactful life skills The average household income of FSS theaters, our nightclubs, Program helps local Public Housing training, childcare and higher education and participants nearly tripled during their time and our airports. We will Authorities to hire Service Coordinators who vocational opportunities, all of which change in the program, from $10,000 at the time of never stop fighting for entry to more than $27,000 upon program the day that America is work directly with residents to connect them lives for the better,” added HUD Southeast a country where mass with programs and services that already Regional Administrator Denise Cleveland- completion. shootings are no longer exist in the local community. The program Leggett. More information about HUD and its common place.” encourages innovative strategies that link FSS participants sign a five-year contract programs is available on the Internet at www. housing assistance with a broad spectrum that requires the head of the household to hud.gov and http://espanol.hud.gov. A Personal Letter to Jacksonville from Miles Jaye Thesaurus, it offered these terms, affection, fondness, and attachment, so Romance can also be Unity for the Community. But where is the affection, where is the attachment, where is the love? There seems to be an absence of solidarity among people of color in Jacksonville. Is the old tradition of working together, struggling together, and when necessary, fighting Dear Jacksonville, together for common causes and common interests now passe? It’s time for us to show love again! Somewhere along the way, s R&B great, Teddy Pendergrass we lost touch with one another. Our pride Aonce said in a CD title, “I’m Truly and compassion have waned. It’s sharing Blessed”. I’ve had the honor and pleasure to and caring that turn our neighborhoods have traveled the world bringing music to a into communities. Our families and our variety of races, cultures, and nationalities communities are crying out for answers and from the Far East to South East Asia, Europe it seems like answers are slow coming, but to South America. In the U.S. I’ve lived in because we believe music brings people the Northeast, Southeast, Northwest and together, we’re putting on this, our fourth Southwest and I finally chose to make concert for the city. Jacksonville my home. So, if you went to Raines, Ribault, or Stanton; you attend Abyssinia, Bethel, In getting familiar with the city over the Dayspring, First Timothy, Impact, Joint past few years, it occurred to me that there Heirs, Legacy, Open Arms, Potters House, are many things about this city and this or Shiloh; you’re an AKA, Delta, Kappa, region that folks born and raised here often Sigma, Omega, Zeta, a member of Jack & Jill, don’t know and appreciate. I love the river, The Links, 100 Black Men, the NAACP or the bridges, and of course, the ocean, but the the Urban League; a Veteran or Active Duty history of Africans, slaves and freedmen, Military, a First Responder, a Longshoreman, and the history and contributions of Blacks Blue Collar, White Collar, or you play for in this city is fascinating. The people of the Jaguars; you live in Arlington, Brooklyn, Jacksonville, North Florida, South Georgia, East Side, North Side, South Side, Riverside, are like non-other. This is an amazing place! Springfield, Fleming Island, Orange Park, or Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau or Baker I’ve learned too, that Jacksonvillians are an county… it’s time to Come Together. Even if eclectic group with very different views on you’re in Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, the world, the government, our city and life Lake City, Live Oak, White Springs or Yulee, in general. As a newcomer to Jax, it quickly it’s time to Come Together! became clear to me that in many ways, we’re Bottom line… the concert is not about a divided city— neighborhoods, churches, the System, Tony Terry, Special Formula, and economics, to name a few, can keep us finale. We’ll add your name to the chorus list. It started with the MLK Day parade, Black or me … it’s about all of us. It’s time to We need each other! Our collective voice, History Month, the Heritage Festival at separated. What I realized is that right here, come together. In fact, we’re inviting choir and right now, there’s a silent but desperate vision, strength and creativity can accomplish EWC, Valentine’s Day, March 8th National members of any of the local churches, to anything. This city is great, and together we Women’s Day but on the 9th, we begin to cry for unity. stand up, come up, and join us for the finale-- Here’s how I see it… Romance is the theme can make it even better, one person, one usher in the Springtime—and if love is in the “COME TOGETHER”. E-mail us at miles. family, one neighborhood at a time. Together air, it’s because we put it there. of our upcoming concert at the Times Union [email protected] and let us know that Center, The Rhythm & Romance Tour, and we can make the world better! Peace, Love and Blessings! you have your ticket, you’re attending the Romance is essentially what I call, Unity for This is a beautiful time of year, so let’s make M Two. However, when I found “romance” in the concert and want to join us on stage for the it even more memorable, more meaningful. www.milesjaye.net PAGE 8 THE STAR FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Jumbo Shrimp hold Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest Students have a chance to win free tickets to April 15 game for entire class and a classroom visit by either Scampi or Southpaw

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – To help celebrate the start of Black History Month, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are asking students what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech means to them. The club’s essay contest will reward the winning students with free Jarred Dixon tickets for their entire class to attend the Jumbo Shrimp’s Jackie Robinson Day game at Missouri State’s Jarred Dixon 7:05 p.m. on Monday, April (Grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12, winners notified by email and 15, as well as a classroom respectively). All entries announced on Friday, March visit by either Scampi or should be submitted by 5 1. Banks Game-Winning Southpaw. p.m. on Thursday, February For any questions regarding The Jumbo Shrimp’s essay 28 to [email protected], the Jumbo Shrimp’s Dr. King’s contest is open to all K-12 and must include the student’s “I Have A Dream” speech Miracle 3 at The Buzzer students in Duval County, name, age, grade and school. essay contest, please contact Clay County and St. Johns Following the submission Director of Community issouri State has less than 10 seconds left, but the play, but it was the last County. Submissions will be process, each category Relations Andrea Williams at had a forgettable Josh Webster kept the game man back on defense who divided into three categories will have their respective [email protected]. year, but the team alive with an and-1. ended up with the ball. producedM one of the most A loose ball on the Missouri State improved memorable plays of the 2018- ensuing inbound created the to 13-12 on the year with 19 season. opportunity for Dixon to the win, including 7-5 in the Jarred Dixon beat Illinois knock down the deep shot for Missouri Valley Conference. State Sunday on a half-court the 66-65 win. Regardless of how the rest shot after a wild scramble for It seemed like nearly every of the season goes, however, the ball in the closing seconds: player on the court hit the this play will likely be the The Bears trailed by five with ground at some point during highlight of the year.

Alstevis Squirewell Former Packers Prospect Signs with Jacksonville Sharks

JACKSONVILLE – Fullback Alstevis three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, Squirewell (6’0,265) signs with the and one blocked kick. Jacksonville Sharks for his first year of arena In 2015, his lone interception was returned football. Squirewell attended the Green Bay for a 32-yard touchdown. Packers rookie mini camp and training camp Squirewell is a native of Great Falls, S.C. before signing with the Jacksonville Sharks and attended Great Falls High School. for the 2019 season. In his high school career, he was a four-year Squirewell attended Newberry College, starter. In his 2010-2011 season, he totaled a Division II school, and played on the 1,137 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on defensive line. From 2013-2015, Squirewell 125 carries as well as four receptions for 33 totaled 154 tackles (69 solo) (85 assisted), yards. He had 104 total tackles, four sacks, 13 sacks, two interceptions, four batted balls, and two interceptions.

Saturday, March 16th- 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 16, 2019 THE STAR PAGE 9 YOUTH

Money Tip for Students, February 2019 William M. Raines High Understanding pay stubs School Viking Football Team When you work, you will receive a pay stub each time you get paid, although it may not be a paper stub. Understanding your pay stub is vital to managing your money and budgeting. Championship celebration at the

Each employer’s pay stub is different, according to KHEAA, but you will usually see these items: Bradham Brooks Library

Gross Pay: This is what you earned that pay period before any taxes or benefits, such as insurance, were withheld. Photos by Frank M. Powell III Net Pay: This is your take-home pay after withholdings. William M. Raines High Federal Tax: This might be abbreviated as Fed Tax, FT or FWT. acksonville Public Library New Director School Viking Football It shows how much was withheld in federal income taxes. Tim Rogers welcomed, introduced, and team Head Coach Deran State Tax: State taxes might be abbreviated as St Tax, STW or Wiley and Councilwoman congratulated The William M. Raines High simply by the abbreviation of the state in which you reside. J Ja’Coby Pittman, Local Tax: Some cities or counties levy a local tax. Depending School Viking Football Championship Team at the incumbent and candidate on where you live or work, you may not be subject to this tax and celebration held at the Bradham Brooks Library for city council District won’t see anything withheld. located on Jacksonville’s northside located at 1755 8, attended the Raines Social Security Tax: Social Security tax might be abbreviated Edgewood Ave West. Rogers and Marshelle Barry Viking Championship celebration at the FICA, SS, SSWT or OASDI. The federal government requires that with Jacksonville Public Library unveiled at the 6.2 percent of your wages be withheld. Bradham Brooks Library. Medicare: Medicare tax might be abbreviated MWT or Med. library the “READ Poster” picturing the two years She made a gift of $1000 The federal government requires that 1.45 percent of your wages straight championship team in 2017 and 2018. to the Vikings Football be withheld. The “READ Poster” well hang in the north side Team Year-to-date (for pay and deductions): The year-to-date fields Library. show how much you have earned up to that point and what has been deducted for each tax or benefit. KHEAA is a public, non-profit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents. KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To learn more about those services, visit www.kheaa.com.

In addition, KHEAA disburses low-cost private Advantage Education Loans on behalf of its sister agency, KHESLC. For more information about Advantage Education Loans, visit www. advantageeducationloan.com.

Brandon Marshall, Howard Ford, Jacob Hall, Kyree Hammond, Coach Darryl Bartley, Marshelle Barry Regent manager Jacksonville Public Library, Jarrin Wilson, Barron Coates, Council woman Ja’Coby Pittman, Jarius Stewart, Trayvon Hobbs ,Head Coach Deran Wiley, James Tarver, Preston Jackson, Jamon Handy, Jordan Johnson, Davarius Thomas, Brian Maddox, Adrian Tarver, Coach Brandon Fossett, James Hall, Deputy Tom Rogers New Director Jacksonville Public Library, Coach Al Ethridge , Juan Hudson, and Dana Kriznar Deputy Superintendent Duval County Public Schools

The “READ Poster” will be hanging in the north side Library JACKSONVILLE TO HOST SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA COUNTY SUMMER GAMES Duval Summer Games for Special Olympics Florida will play with Special Olympics athletes in various be held on Saturday, March 2 at Atlantic Coast High School events including unified running, unified bocce, WHAT: Special Olympics Florida – Duval County unified tennis and unified soccer. Summer Games Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:00am, featuring WHEN: From 9am to 2pm, Saturday, March 2 Amadeus from 99.9 Gator Country and other WHERE: Atlantic Coast High School, 9735 R G Skinner Pkwy special guests. Games will begin at 10:00am After six weeks of training, Special Olympics Florida and continue throughout the morning. Healthy athletes from Duval County will showcase their skills Athletes will offer free health screenings onsite in track and field, bocce, tennis, volleyball and soccer at for those with an intellectual or developmental Atlantic Coast High School on Saturday, March 2. Over 200 difference. athletes from Duval County will compete for first place in Publix Super Markets, 96.1 WEJZ, and 99.9 individual and team events as the first step in the hopes of Gator Country serve as the Title Sponsors of advancing to State Games, to be held May 17-18 at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL. the Duval County Summer Games. To learn Many athletes will compete alongside their Unified more about Special Olympics Florida – Duval Partners, community leaders such as family members, County or to volunteer at this event, visit www. coworkers or friends without intellectual disabilities who specialolympicsduval.org PAGE 10 THE STAR FEBRUARY 16, 2019

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