Volume 97 Number 28 | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 | MiamiTimesOnline.com | Ninety-Three Cents Domestic violence still breaking hearts Local efforts to combat domestic violence ongoing for 20 years with workshop.

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The U.S. Dept. of Justice defines domestic violence in plain terms. It is a felony or misdemeanor crime punishable by law. On Monday, Feb. 24, New York City Supreme Court convicted Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein of a criminal sex act in the first degree and third degree rape. When sentenced, Weinstein faces up to five to 25 years in prison. Weinstein’s crimes and high profile case demon- strate how domestic violence and sexual assault intersect. A known or unknown intimate partner may fundraising at the capitol Will money flow through the districts come summer?

DANIELLA PIERRE half of the session gone and the $90-plus billion Miami Times Contributor budgets of the House and Senate have been pro- Dorothy Bendross Mindingall posed, local representatives and senators are The old Continuing Opportunities for a Purpose- eyeing their appropriations requests with mixed use power to intimidate, control or demean victims of rape or sexual assault. ful Education location on Northwest 54th Street feelings. The House’s proposed budget is $91.4 From holding the powerful accountable to protect- has seen better days. billion, while the Senate is $92.8 billion. With the ing vulnerable populations like children, lowering That may change. budget’s not matching, negotiations will be un- domestic violence cases in America requires hands- The owner of COPE, the former public school derway and some legislators may go home empty on community advocacy. that was used to educate pregnant teens, is re- handed. Dorothy Bendross-Mindinghall, Miami-Dade Coun- ty Public Schools board member for District 2, is one questing $1 Million from the Florida Legislature to State Rep. James Bush III is the sponsor for the advocate committed to seeing statistics lowered and renovate the space. Zeta’s appropriation project. So far this session, myths dispelled. Since 1996, the Beta Tau Zeta chapter of Zeta the Zeta’s $1 million has only had its first read- For the past 20 years, the former state representa- Phi Beta Sorority has been holding its meetings in ing, and nothing else. Typically a bill is sponsored, tive has hosted an annual workshop titled, No More Broken Hearts. The diverse gathering provides the the building. Now it needs a facelift for its “Zeta goes to a committee and then is discussed for community with information on domestic violence, Community Center classrooms." funding and, if approved, is dispersed around July prevention, intervention and available resources. The Zeta Blue Network is among dozens of 1. This year’s empowering theme is “Super Bold.” The for- and not-for-profit organizations seeking funds Bush said the Zeta’s request would preserve one-day, free event convenes Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9 from lawmakers in Tallahassee. With more than SEE BILLS 6A SEE HEARTS 4A

F1 legislation fails, residents to fight in court she said events at Hard Rock Lawsuit filed after commissioners Stadium have already been in violation. vote did not go Miami Gardens’ way. “They’re breaking the law. PHILIPPE HENOLD BUTEAU noise-reduction barriers. And We know they’re breaking the Miami Times Contributor though they conceded to a law. Whether or not the judge school board rule regarding tells them to stop, we don’t County Commissioner Bar- school closures and offered a know which way it will go at bara J. Jordan’s legislation re- community benefits package, this point.” quiring local approval of For- Jordan’s constituents refuse County Commissioners mula One in Miami Gardens to give up an inch. voted to allow Formula One failed. By the time the vote was to hold an event in the coun- During the Board of Coun- made, Betty T. Ferguson, a ty in May 2018, more than ty Commissioners meeting vocal opponent of Formula four years after Miami began last Wednesday, a 6-6 vote One being in Miami Gardens, to prepare for the event on kept whether to adjust for had filed a lawsuit to stop F1 its streets. Residents there Formula One in the hands of cars from racing. forced F1 to propose a race the executive arm of county Ferguson said she knew the elsewhere. government. ongoing fight would be long. Jordan, as commission- The Public Works & Trans- “It’s been a long struggle er for Opa-locka and Mi- portation department will but we knew that it would ami Gardens, proposed an approve how F1 cars will race be,” Ferguson said. “It’s im- ordinance that would have on county property, barring a portant for us for young peo- required public hearings in court order. ple to see us standing up for Miami Gardens and a vote Representatives for Ste- our community. It will be the by the city’s elected officials phen M. Ross have moved young people who suffer the to allow automobile races in the track off Northwest 199 consequences.” the city. Street and said newer F1 cars Ferguson said their suit Jordan’s ordinance only ap- produce less carbon diox- will address the violation of plied to the stadium zoning ide and that there would be the noise ordinance, of which Carl Johnson speaks after a vote to give Miami Gardens say over Formula One fails. SEE FIGHT 4A

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Publisher 1919-2019 help every person in the firm belief that president/CEO. National Newspaper Publishers Association GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1968-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher 1992-2019 is held back. Executive Editor It is a serious financial problem that far too CAROLYN GUNISS many African-Americans – from impoverished individuals to working-class families – face these days in the bewilderingly complicated health-care market: Getting hit with an unexpected bill after a hospital stay or visit to the emergency room. Show your heart some love this month Known as "surprise medical billing," these un- DR. SHAMARIAL ROBERSON, deputy secretary of health, Florida Department of Health expected costs arise when a patient goes to a hospital for emer- gency or non-emergency care, only to find out afterward that February is American or a loved one is at a risk of to nicotine, and your heart good news is that the Flor- one of the medical providers who administered care was not Heart Month, which makes heart disease, especially in health can be a great one. If ida Department of Health’s covered in the patient's insurance network. a good time to shine a the Black community. Afri- you or someone you know Tobacco Free Florida pro- This outrageous situation benefits one group and one group light on the leading cause can Americans who smoke uses tobacco, it may help gram offers free tools and alone: powerful insurance executives, who have managed to get of death among African could be placing themselves to know that just one year services that are proven to off the financial hook for such bills, even as insurers shrink -in Americans across the at much higher risk of heart after quitting, the risk of help people quit smoking, surance coverage networks to wring more and more profits out country: heart disease, ac- failure than those who have coronary heart disease is and they’re available to all of the system. cording to a national Vital never smoked or those who half that of someone who Floridians. These services But this predatory practice is overwhelming to a family al- statistics Report from the quit. still smokes, and the risk of include phone quit, web ready dealing with the emotional and financial burdens of a U.S. Centers for Disease In fact, smoking-related heart attack drops dramati- quit and local group quit medical crisis, typically adding thousands of dollars in unex- Control and Prevention. In diseases kill more African cally too. classes in your area. Even pected expenses that can wipe out savings accounts or other- 2017, heart disease caused Americans each year than The Centers for Disease things like two weeks of wise strain tight household budgets. about 23% of deaths among AIDS, car crashes, murders, Control and Prevention nicotine patches, gum or So, what can be done to stop and end surprise medical billing? non-Hispanic blacks, the drugs and alcohol abuse (CDC) reports that the vast lozenges are available for The good news is that both Republicans and Democrats in report shows. Tobacco use combined. majority of non-Hispanic free if medically appropri- Congress agree that legislation is needed to protect patients is one factor that can play There are so many rea- Black people who current- ate and 18 years of age or against unexpected medical charges. But as with many compli- a huge role in whether you sons to break the addiction ly smoke want to quit. The older. cated issues confronting Congress, lawmakers have been divid- ed on the details of such legislation. Part of the paralysis in Congress stems from confusion and disinformation, as insurance executives and their allies try to frame the debate to their advantage. Black coaches needed in college sports When Congress tried to address the issue last year, for ex- PAUL NEWBERRY, sports columnist, The Associated Press ample, the insurance lobbying machine swung into action, at- tempting to place the blame for surprise bills on out-of-network Colleges around the coun- medical providers who end up having to charge patients when try wrapped up their foot- insurers refuse to cover a medical bill. ball signing classes recently, Big insurance almost got its way in that legislative debate proudly touting scores of when a handful of lawmakers threw support behind a legislative African-American athletes proposal that would shield insurance companies from paying as the next big stars. what they ought to pay. The legislation, championed by Sen. La- It’s a whole different situa- mar Alexander (R-Tenn.), specifically called for setting bench- tion on the sideline. marked rates for out-of-network medical providers. Segregation still rules the But far from solving the problem, this approach would make coaching ranks. And not just matters worse. It not only frees insurers from their responsibili- the top guys. ties. It fails to compensate providers for the cost of the care that A review of all 130 Football they actually provide. And that, in turn, means either patients Bowl Subdivision schools will get stuck with the bill or medical providers will have to found shockingly low num- absorb big losses that ultimately jeopardize their ability to stay bers, with Blacks still large- in business. ly shut out of head coaching Fortunately, the proposed bill stalled after the medical com- positions and, to an even munity warned that the benchmarked rate favored by the in- greater degree, the prime surance industry would allow insurers to exert a new troubling coordinator spots. level of control over health-care prices and the larger health- While the NFL has come care delivery system. under fire for its lack of mi- Now, as Congress begins to take up the issue once again, nority coaches, the situation health insurance companies that evaded significant scrutiny last appears more dire at the col- year seem to be drawing close scrutiny now, both inside and lege level. outside of Washington. Frankly, there’s little rea- Speaking to a group of faith leaders and policymakers in South son to believe the sport will Carolina, an important stop for the 2020 Democratic presiden- ever become more inclu- tial primary, Reverend Al Sharpton criticized the surprise med- sive beyond the field, even ical billing legislation backed by insurers and stressed the ur- though roughly half the gent need to deal with the continued lack of access to adequate players are African-Ameri- health insurance coverage for minority communities. cans. Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP "Washington is getting it wrong," he wrote in an opinion This much is clear: In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo,former Florida State coach Willie Taggart is introduced piece published after his South Carolina trip, adding that the — Blacks are less likely as Florida Atlantic University's new football head coach during a press conference in bill introduced by "Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) to “solve” to be hired as a head coach, Boca Raton, Fla. Colleges around the country finished off their football signing classes the surprise billing problem would literally insulate insurance offensive coordinator or de- this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as their next big stars. A companies from covering these costs, at a time when profits for fensive coordinator. insurance companies have reached record highs." — Blacks rarely get a review of all 130 FBS schools found shockingly low numbers, with blacks still largely shut In the U.S. House of Representatives, Ways and Means Com- chance to shine at the most out of head coaching positions and even more so the prime coordinator spots. mittee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Ma.) predicted that health in- prominent schools. surers would do little more than look out for their own interest — Blacks generally get a coaches who carry the ty of any conference, with Big 12 is Kasey Dunn, who if they were given the authority to set rates for out-of-network shorter time-frame to prove co-coordinator title. Those African Americans holding is biracial. He was recently providers. their coaching skills. numbers are especially five of 12 positions. There promoted to run Oklahoma "My concern with giving too much weight to such a bench- — Blacks find it more diffi- troubling in today’s world of are three Black head coach- State’s offense next season. mark rate is that we already know insurers are looking for any cult getting a second chance high-scoring spread offens- es in the 14-team Big Ten. Among the next tier of way they can to pay the least amount possible," he said. "They if things don’t work out in es, which means those call- Beyond that, the Power schools, known as the Group will work to push those rates down, regardless of what it means their initial jobs. ing the plays are often the Five head jobs are almost of Five, just three of 65 head for community providers like physicians, hospitals, and our con- At college football’s top hottest coaching prospects. entirely white. There is one coaches are African-Amer- stituents who they employ." level, there are 13 Afri- There are 16 Afri- head coach of color in the ican: Jay Norvell at Nevada There were similar concerns in the U.S. Senate, where Sen. can-American head coaches can-American coordina- 14-team Southeastern Con- (Mountain West), Thomas Bill Cassidy (R-La.) warned that insurers began gaming the sys- at FBS schools, down from tors, with another six Black ference (Vanderbilt’s Derek Hammock at Northern Il- tem in California once benchmarking rates became the law of 15 two years ago and roughly coaches listed as co-coordi- Mason), one in the 14-team linois (Mid-American) and the land in that state in 2016. in line with the NFL’s puny nators (including job-shar- Atlantic Coast Conference Willie Taggart at Florida At- "Insurance companies cancel contracts and then they have numbers (three out of 32). ing between two coaches of (Syracuse’s Dino Babers) lantic (Conference USA). the negotiating power and they establish" their own rate, he Only seven FBS schools color at both Arizona State and none in the 10-school There are no Black head said, adding that such benchmarking of rates would likely put have an African-American and Charlotte). Big 12. coaches in the American hospitals "out of business." running the offense, while The Pac-12 has the great- In fact, the only coordi- Athletic Conference or the It's worth noting that lawmakers are raising such concerns four others have Black est head coaching diversi- nator of color in the entire Sun Belt. despite the considerable backing the insurance-industry legis- lation has had from two powerful lawmakers: Alexander, chair- man of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and Frank Pallone, the chairman of the House Energy LETTER TO THE EDITOR and Commerce Committee, whose jurisdiction includes health care issues. Spread of coronavirus marching in undeveloped countries Surprise medical billing is a problem we can no longer ignore, particularly at a time when roughly two-thirds of Americans say Dear Editor, tries are prepared for the really sure why it has taken make it history. Even though that they are concerned about their ability to pay for an unex- spread and detection of this the COVID-19 so long to global poverty has been pected medical expense for themselves or for a family member. As the spread of the coro- virus, and not many people reach Africa, but if people drastically reduced, it has And this practice it is especially hard on African Americans and navirus becomes a world- will be able to reach a hos- are struggling day-to-day not been eradicated yet, and other people of color in the U.S. who already face significant wide issue, it has been con- pital or access the medical with poverty, they will most we should all work together barriers to health care and who generally receive lower quality trolled in more-developed attention necessary if they likely not be able to have to make a difference. Check of care than the rest of the nation. countries. However, not ev- were to get this virus. enough necessary resources out the Borgen Project to Congress has an opportunity to make things right by ending eryone is so lucky. The reason why these for those affected. see how you can help change the practice of surprise medical billing. Black Americans and The coronavirus has en- countries are unprepared Global poverty is an issue the world. all others in America shouldn't be saddled with exorbitant bills tered the continent of Af- for a virus of this magni- that cannot be ignored and that they had no reason to expect - and that impose an unjust rica, reported in Egypt and tude is because of the is- that every state in the world —Anabel Paco-Cano financial burden. Cameroon. Very few coun- sue of poverty. No one is should work together on to Miami The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 GOULDS GLOWS West Perrine Christian As- Residents of the community receive sociation Inc. Congressional recognition last week. “I appreciate it so much,” Williams said. PHILIPPE HENOLD BUTEAU not mean that we stop work- Carswell Washington is Miami Times Contributor ing the other 11 months out one of the original plaintiffs of the year. The plight of our in Herbert Pate vs. Dade The Demps started the community is constant but so County School Board. The Greater Optimist Club in is our perseverance.” results of the lawsuit helped 1994. The Greater Goulds Op- desegregate Miami-Dade Enid Demps is executive di- timist Club helped improve County Public Schools. rector and Joe Demps found- the lighting at the communi- Washington has been a ed the club. ty center, the baseball field, longtime community activ- Its mission is to provide af- the basketball court, added a ist. The Red Cross awarded fordable educational, cultural, computer lab and a $1.7 mil- Washington with the Baptist and recreational programs to lion astro turf field with mon- Health Community Service low-income people in Goulds ey from the NFL. Award. She helped found and the surrounding areas. Joe Demps, president of the Miami Dade Community The club offers sports devel- the Greater Goulds Optimist Action Agency in 1965. opment and homework assis- Club, is also a veteran, a com- The Dedication Dance tance programs and organizes munity activist and has even Academy has been recog- projects for young members built over 20 homes in Miami. Miami Times photos/ Philippe Henold Buteau nized as one of the pre- of Goulds. “It’s always a great honor Goulds Rams Jr. Pee Wee Dance Team miere establishments to Five hundred kids from to be recognized for the work and two students enter the of Veterans Affairs during Burke started diving in train young aspiring artists Goulds play Pop Warner with that you do – especially by Armed Services. which she supported home- 1980. He completed the Na- in South Florida. The Dedi- the Optimist Club and the someone of the congress- “I was really honored to be less veterans. Later, the Mi- vy's school for Deep Sea cation Dance Academy was dance team has had national woman’s stature,” Demps recognized for doing what ami VA made her the first Diving and Salvage in Little established in June 2004 in success. said. my program does,” Johnson community employment co- Creek, Virginia, thus becom- Miami by Artistic Director In honor of Black History The award recipients were said. “I have a lot of work to ordinator for its offices. ing one of the Navy’s elite Raymond Young. The acad- Month, Congresswoman Deb- in the fields of education and meet some of the work of the Afterward, she co-founded divers. emy’s students are recog- bie Mucarsel-Powell awarded health and had spent time in other people who were hon- South Dade Veterans Alli- Burke took part in salvage nized for their unparalleled Enid and Joe Demps, other different branches of Armed ored. I look forward to hav- ance. operations recovering U.S. technique, discipline and community leaders and orga- Services. The community ing as long a career as they’ve “Women veterans in South vessels in the water regard- professionalism. nizations with certificates for members thanked the com- had.” Dade are underserved. less of how they sank, such as Dedication Dance Acade- their community service last munity for recognizing their Julie Robinson is a Women are underserved,” American spacecrafts. Burke my is known and respected Tuesday Feb. 18 at the Goulds work and said they felt hon- co-founder and executive Robinson said of why she recovered the lunar space- for their signature pieces, Community Center. ored about the certificates director of the South Dade co-founded the organization. craft that landed in the ocean. which are Broadway-infused Mucarsel-Powell said Black they received. Veterans Alliance, a program “The support of the commu- “It was quite exciting to be performances and original people in the region are com- Jasmine Johnson is the di- which forms partnerships nity helped to regain their a part of this group and be- works by Alvin Ailey Amer- mitted to each other and that rector for the Upward Bound with organizations and indi- lives; women vets that lost ing recognized,” Burke said. ican Dance Theatre. was why she awarded the in- program at Miami Dade Col- viduals to provide social ser- their way.” Colonel Brodes Hartley Jr. The dance team placed dividuals and organizations. lege’s Homestead campus. vices for veterans reentering In “Men of Honor,” Cuba has been the president and first in Miami, second in the “In South Florida, we have Upward Bound is a feder- society. Gooding Jr. played the role of CEO of Community Health region and fourth in the na- a vibrant African-American al program to assist low-in- Robinson, a three-year vet- Carl Brashear, the first Black of South Florida Inc. for over tion. The region is Florida, community with endless tal- come and first generation eran of the Army, also did U.S. Navy deep sea diver who 30 years. While Hartley led Georgia, Alabama and Mis- ent – a community filled with high school students who three prison sentences. Rob- charted the way for Les W. Community Health of South sissippi. culture, pride and a sense of wish to receive a post-sec- inson was an administrator/ Burke, the eighth Black Navy Florida, the federally qual- The dance team “helps a responsibility to help each ondary education. Upward field artillery soldier in South deep sea diver. ified health network has lot with their self-esteem,” other,” said Mucarsel-Powell. Bound helps students grad- Korea. She recovered from Burke is founder of Scien- grown to 10 health centers said Enid Demps. “It is because of this sense of uate high school with the drug addiction. tist in the Sea and was award- and 42 school-based centers. “This is the first team in 25 entrepreneurship, education skills, tools, and motivation “I give first God the praise ed for over three decades of Deacon Sinclair Williams years to be honored by a U.S. and leadership, all pillars that needed to complete college for who He is and what He service to the Navy as a sal- is a 95-year-old veteran and representative,” Enid Demps hold our communities togeth- successfully. did,” Robinson said. “Second, vage diver. one of the founders of the said. er, that I was proud to recog- The Upward Bound Pro- the St. Peters Missionary nize magnificent leaders in gram at Miami Dade College Baptist Church and the St. our community for their com- serves 60 students who at- Peters Community Develop- mitment and dedication to tend Homestead Senior High ment Corporation for believ- our beautiful South Florida. School. They have had 17 of ing in South Dade Restore.” “Just because February is their 20 graduating students Robinson received a job Black History Month, does enter directly into college offer from the Department The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 No More Hearts Broken work- shop are eligible to receive HEARTS master plan points. CONTINUED FROM 1A Bendross-Mindinghall is abundantly aware that Black a.m. to 3 p.m., at Miami Jackson women face domestic violence Senior High School, located at at higher rates than other 1751 NW 36th St., in Miami. groups. For Black women, the “As a former school prin- results are often homicide. cipal, I noticed a recurring Miami-Dade county report- theme among faculty and ed 9,357 cases of domestic vio- staff. It was a repetitive cycle lence in 2016, the most of any where domestic violence was county in Florida, according the common thread and al- to the latest figures available most an epidemic,” said Ben- from the Florida Department dross-Mindinghall. of Law Enforcement. Raised in Miami’s Liber- A July 2017 report from the ty Square housing projects, U.S. Centers for Disease Con- Bendross-Mindinghall is a trol and Prevention, show community stalwart who lat- homicides stemming from er served as an elected public intimate partner violence dis- servant and first chairperson proportionately affect young of the governor’s Commission racial and ethnic minority on African American Affairs. women. “Since its inception, No According to the CDC, More Broken Hearts has made non-Hispanic Black women strides to benefit support experience the highest rates of groups and provide assistance homicide citing 4.4 homicides for those who have experi- per 100,000 population. The enced domestic violence. I fur- report said about 29.4 percent ther understood the negative of female homicide victims effects that domestic violence were between ages of 18-29. has on our children,” she said. It further reports that 59.2 According to the Childhood percent of victims who were Domestic Violence Associ- single at the time of death as ation, the impact of domes- non-Hispanic Black women. tic violence on a child can be The Women of Color Net- profound and lifelong. Expe- work listed poverty, poor ed- riencing childhood violence ucation, limited job resources, negatively wires a developing language barriers and fear of brain, encoding a series of neg- deportation as roadblocks to ative beliefs, or lies, which can safety and support for survi-

agency whose white adminis- paid that much money as sur- centers provided 669,785 trator received an exorbitant vivors need support, it should nights of emergency shelter to salary. be something that appalls 15,937 survivors of domestic vi- On Thursday, Feb. 14 that each one of us,” said Demo- olence and their children. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or- cratic Rep. Anna Eskamani Domestic violence on a na- dered an investigation into during a House floor debate. tional scale is prevalent. Black the Tallahassee-based Florida Since 1977, Florida Coali- women and children are vul- Coalition Against Domestic tion Against Domestic Vio- nerable and it is incumbent Violence. lence has served as a trusted upon community members to The organization’s CEO professional association for take advantage of opportuni- and president, Tiffany Carr, Florida's 42 domestic vio- ties to be informed. Advocates received $7.5 million in com- lence centers. The agency’s like Bendross-Mindinghall pensation over a three-year mission is to end violence keep the domestic violence span. Carr resigned Nov. 19, through public awareness and movement in Miami alive. citing a health crisis. policy development. “It is my sincere desire that DeSantis included in his According to the Florida No More Broken Hearts con- probe, “exorbitant compensa- Coalition Against Domes- tinues to grow, that people are tion payouts, failures of lead- tic Violence, in 2018, 104,914 elevated beyond their circum- ership, misuse of state dollars, crimes of domestic violence stances and we all learn,” said and breaches of public trust.” were reported to Florida law Bendross-Mindinghall. “I want negatively effect one’s health, vors of color. manding accountability. In “When we work at our local enforcement agencies result- us to learn, not only how to be mindset, behavior and rela- Domestic violence remains a recent domestic violence domestic shelters, we know ing in 64,573 arrests. During better companions to one an- tionships. at the forefront of news and case, the accused is a Tallahas- that every penny counts, and fiscal year 2017-18, Florida's other, but find way to become Educators who attend the government leaders are de- see-based domestic nonprofit when you have a CEO being certified domestic violence better people.”

the ordinance. Said District 6 Commis- FIGHT sioner Diaz: “Whatever it CONTINUED FROM 1A is, we have to look at the greater good of all areas.” Said District 11 Commis- district, which is in Miami sioner Martinez: “I under- Gardens; the legislation’s stand Commissioner Jor- requirements did not have dan’s position. I’ve taken countywide impact. similar positions and been Jordan said she was on the losing side, 12-1 or 11- shocked and very disap- 2. What we’re doing today pointed with her fellow is removing automotive commissioners for voting races.” against her community. Votes in favor came from “Whenever there was an Jordan, Daniella Levine item that you felt was not in Cava, Xavier Suarez, Jean your community’s best in- Monestime, Dennis C. terests, I always supported Moss and Audrey M. Ed- you,” Jordan said. monson. District 4 Com- Jordan said her biggest missioner Sally Heyman disappointment was Mayor was absent. Carlos Gimenez, who she “The preference of resi- endorsed in 2016. dents took preference,” said “You’re a chameleon,” she District 7 Commissioner said. “You change based on Suarez about the race being the event.” forced out of Miami. Gimenez did not respond Said District 8 Commis- to that comment. Rock CEO Tom Garfinkel west 199 Street. “It’s reversed to get cars Martinez, Javier D. Sou- sioner Cava: “I really be- Supporters of the Formu- wrote would be too costly Armas said the exit is off city streets as quickly as to, Rebecca Sosa, Eileen lieve we have a fair process la One Grand Prix in Mi- of an investment - $250 mil- closed during events and possible,” Armas said. Higgins and Esteban L. that’s outlined here.” ami, a 10-year event if the lion. switched afterwards. Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Joe Bovo Jr. voted against lawsuit fails, have said the “Formula One choos- event is comparable to a es where they race,” said Super Bowl every year and Marcus Bach Armas, will generate over $400 mil- spokesman for the Miami lion per year, 4,200 jobs for Dolphins, when reached the event and $165.4 million for comment about in wages for those jobs. whether the Dolphins had Gimenez said he is in fa- a say in the race location. vor of Formula One taking The proposed track place in the Homestead-Mi- blocks the exit to the Flor- ami Speedway, which Hard ida Turnpike onto North-

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The second deal is how nity have been bought and Commission have decided ence downstairs on the first Miami-Dade County Com- sold like items at Walmart. that it's not what their col- floor and to also announce missioner Barbara Jordan Those same dollars that league Commissioner Jor- that the lawyers who are and the residents of Mi- were stuffed down their dan wants for her district representing the residents ami Gardens were screwed throats choked their voices and community so they sid- of Miami Gardens were in W RD over by members of the Mi- to the point that they have ed with the mayor because the audience was shock. BRIAN DENNIS ON THE STREET ami-Dade County Commis- been rendered silent and "he owes Stephen Ross a The six county commis- sion for Miami Dolphins useless to the community in lot favors" (in my Rick Ross sioners who voted against O owner Stephen Ross, For- which they live and serve. voice). It is known that a the residents of Miami Gar- The Formula One fiasco mula One racing and "Fidel From the moment that the leopard can't change its dens need to take a look in Castro" Gimenez. But let's Liberty Square project got spots nor can a tiger change the mirror for this reason: There are two references cal references in Scripture keep it real. This couldn't individuals to look at what his stripes even though If you pay an employee to in the Bible and in politics that I am referring to are the happen unless some prom- they can get for their orga- a chameleon can change do a job and that employee that show a direct correla- time when Joseph’s broth- inent members of the Af- nizations’ programs by sell- its colors a snake is still a does that job to the best of tion to how certain mem- ers sold him into slavery rican Diaspora were in- ing out their own people it snake and he's residing on his ability and then that em- bers of the Black commu- and when the 12 spies went volved. has only gotten worse from the 29th floor. ployee’s boss turns around nity – whether wittingly or to explore the Land of Ca- When money becomes there. I have to give kudos to and then trashes that em- unwittingly – continue to naan and 10 of them came the main source of motiva- It's the people who don't Commissioner Jordan, UP- ployee's work for doing the sell out the Black commu- back with a bad report. tion and the primary focus live in Miami Gardens who PAC and the residents of job that he or she is paid to nity for their personal and The two political refer- for an issue such as For- are part of the problem Miami Gardens credit for do then what does that say organizational gains by the ences that I am going to mula One racing, and takes and that includes Miami being prepared for a fight about you? alliances that they make refer to is the deal in which place over the residents of Dolphins owner, Stephen that the Miami Dade Board To the Miami-Dade with the powers-that-be. Miami-Dade County May- Miami Gardens who op- Ross. I was once told by a of County Commission- Commission: Never let a A few measly dollars or 13 or Carlos "Fidel Castro" pose Formula One racing, former commissioner that ers never saw coming. The few greedy idiots who have pieces of silver buy these Gimenez screwed over the that should be the end of nothing goes on in a com- look on the faces of those money on their mind and Judas Iscariots’ silence and resident council of Liberty it. But it can't because the missioner's district if they six commissioners who someone hands on their show how fraudulent they Square for redevelopment integrity of the Black men don't want it. Well that voted against the Miami back controlling them like are in the name of helping of Liberty Square because and women of organiza- narrative has been proven Gardens people when Com- a puppet stop you from do- the members of the Black his sons were lobbyists on tions that claim they rep- false because six members missioner Jordan said to ing the job that you are sup- community. The two Bibli- the Related Urban deal. resent the Black commu- of the Miami-Dade County meet her for a press confer- posed to do. Florida can't bar felons from vote over fines, fees tax. Amendment 4 was ap- and DeSantis last year ap- That was challenged in statement after the ruling 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals proved overwhelmingly by proved an implementation federal court by voting rights Wednesday: voters in 2018 to allow most law for the constitutional groups representing 17 plain- "Today's ruling is a ma- move amounted to an unfair poll tax. felons who served their time amendment stating that only tiffs seeking to overturn the jor win for democracy. The Staff and Wire Report ruled Wednesday. to regain the right to vote. felons who have completed law. courts have told Ron DeSan- A three-judge panel of A spokeswoman for Re- all conditions of their sen- As many as 1.6 million Flor- tis and the GOP loudly and Florida cannot bar felons the 11th U.S. Circuit Court publican Gov. Ron DeSantis tences should be allowed to ida felons who have complet- clearly that requiring pay- who served their time from of Appeals agreed with a said the state will immediate- vote. He and GOP lawmakers ed their prison sentences ment to vote is unconstitu- registering to vote simply Tallahassee federal judge’s ly ask the entire 11th Circuit say that to regain the right could regain voting privileg- tional. It is time for the Flor- because they have failed preliminary injunction that to reconsider the ruling. In to vote, felons must not only es under Amendment 4. ida Legislature to repeal the to pay all fines and fees the Legislature’s imple- addition, a full trial on the is- serve their prison time but Terrie Rizzo, chair of the DeSantis Poll Tax, now!” stemming from their cas- mentation of Amendment 4 sue is set to begin this spring. also pay all fines and other Florida Democratic Par- The Associated Press con- es, a federal appeals court amounted to an unfair poll The GOP-led Legislature legal financial obligations. ty, released the following tributed to this report.

in March. charge. People must get of 12 years of serving in the Watson doesn't have such a out and vote so things can state legislature this is the BILLS good feeling about how things change," Rep. Watson said. best year. I have fully ma- CONTINUED FROM 1A are going this session. Bush is more upbeat and tured, come into my own and "I feel very pessimis- delighted to be back in the developed good relationships some of our history. Funding tic about this session. Not House. to move things through the would "go towards correcting enough Democrats are in "Doesn't get any better. Out process," Bush said. structural problems because of the roof, programs offered and the significance to it," said Bush. Local legislators have put together a game plan to see to it that organizations come away with a piece of the pie. If all the appropriations projects go through during this ses- sion, will money flow through sponsor for other bills such tions: New Horizons Mental the districts or will fundraising as: the Miami Gardens storm- Health; Florida Memorial Uni- goals be achieved? water drainage improvement versity Aerospace program; Reps. Bush, Barbara Watson project; the Robert Parker the Talcolcy Center; Read to and Kionee McGhee all held Foundation; Florida Storytell- Lead; Excelling Eagles; Great- information meetings about ing Week; the Humane So- er Mercy Missionary Baptist applying for state funding. If ciety of Greater Miami and Church; and The Alternative all the appropriations projects more. One co-sponsored bill Programs Inc. - Alternatives go through during this ses- that Watson spoke to The to Incarceration, which was an sion, will money flow through Miami Times about is the Ex- initiative started by the late the districts or will fundraising punction of Criminal History Georgia Ayers. goals be achieved? Records. "I'm happy. I was able to get At Watson’s meeting, the "I am working very close- in the printed budget. I don't following eight members of ly with Senator Pizzo on ex- know who will be chosen. If it the Dade Delegation were a pungement. This bill will allow was my choice I would submit part of it: Sens. Oscar Braynon another chance," Rep Watson them all. But I don't have con- and Jason Pizzo; Cindy Polo, said. If the bill is adopted, it trol over it," said Bush. Joseph Geller, Bush, Dotie Jo- will expand the eligibility re- McGee has a few appropri- seph and Sharon Pritchett. To- quirement for expunction. ation project requests of his gether they put together a cur- Bush, a retired teacher, long- own that he's sponsoring. The riculum. On Sept. 10, 2019, time public servant, member Black Professional Network, a at Miami Dade College, the of the clergy and state rep- non-profit organization offering meeting was called to order. resentative of Florida House leadership and profession- The topic "State Funding 101 District 109, received an al development needs over How to Apply for State Appro- abundance of appropriation $500,000 to "run workshops priations." project requests from a very di- and programming around fi- After being taught how to ap- verse group of organizations. nancial literacy/management, ply, organizations "are respon- "It's a miracle to have housing, professional develop- sible to get support from both so many projects. Almost ment and entrepreneurship." sides, the House and Senate," every one of them re- Included in President and CEO Watson said in a phone inter- ceived a hearing in the of The Black Professional Net- view with The Miami Times. sub-committee, said Bush. work Kenasha Paul’s request With less than a month left, In addition to the appro- are venue rentals, website and here are some of the bills priation workshop held at IT/Office Solutions along with making their way through. Miami Dade College, Bush printing supplies and market- said "he put the information ing. WHAT THE out" to inform organizations. As of Jan. 14, the appropri- DISTRICTS WANT And through word of mouth ation request for the Black Watson, a long serving and Facebook Bush said he Professional Network only member of the Florida House received "hundreds of calls" had one reading and has not District 107 and Deputy Dem- about appropriations through- been sponsored on the Sen- ocratic Leader has a few out the state. ate side, documents show. appropriation bills with her Lorraine Hibbert submitted "It's moving. It's still work- name listed as the sponsor. an appropriation project re- ing its way through the com- William "D.C." Clark submit- quest for Shrimp, Wings and mittee right now," McGhee ted an appropriation request- Things Inc. to Bush. She is re- said. ing $50,000 on behalf of his questing $960,000 for a myr- Other bills sponsored by organization, DCS Mentoring iad of things including expan- McGhee includes a bill aimed Inc. Raymond Carvil submit- sion, repair work, new store toward revising the provisions ted an appropriation request materials, monthly telephone of Gain-Time; Greyhound rac- for about $500,000 for Miami bills and internet services. ing compensation; and spe- Gardens Neighborhood Watch Some of the other bills be- cialty licenses plates. Inc. ing sponsored by Bush sup- This year's Florida House Watson is also listed as a port the following organiza- session is scheduled to end The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 Officials make voting and being united topics of speech Alcee Hastings said he isn’t over interference in the 2016 election.

CAROL PORTER getting about what took place, Miami Times Contributor and he was as mad as hell, and he wasn’t going to take The Broward Black Elect- it anymore. He said he wasn’t ed Officials presented For- going to get over such issues ward Together: Uniting the as gun violence, student debt, Black Diaspora, an evening tax cuts for the wealthy and a of music, networking, and whole other bunch of issues. presentations on Thursday, He also chastised the current February 13, at the African president for referring to Hai- American Research Library ti as a “a shithole country,” and Cultural Center, located and calling white suprem- at 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., in Fort acists and Neo Nazis “very Lauderdale. fine people.” He also spoke The highlight of the evening in great fury about the blocks were presentations to various that certain elected officials current and former elected were trying to put in front officials, including Carlton of people who had paid their Moore, formerly of the Fort dues in jail and were trying to Lauderdale City Commission; vote. Levoyd Williams, formerly “We need to stay out there on issues important to Black Michelle Alexander’s recent of the Lauderdale Lakes City and carry as many people as people and minorities, includ- book, “The New Jim Crow,” Commission; Eric Jones, may- we can to vote,” said Hast- ing education, health care, the and how the Black men and or of West Park and Margaret ings, “and let this president economy and law enforce- women, and minorities, had Bates, commissioner of Lau- know we ain’t going to get Miami Times photos/Carol Porter ment. Coral Springs Commis- more of a presence in the jail derhill. Moore died in 2004. over it until we have his ass sioner Joshua Simmons spoke system than their white peers. Another highlight of the out of the White House.” about the state of education Weeks told the people gath- evening was a firebrand The event was co-emceed among Black people and how ered in the room to get out speech by Congressman Al- by Broward County Mayor he felt there had to be a better and vote, as an educated elec- cee Hastings about the cur- Dale Holness and Veronica way to discipline and educate torate was the most threaten- rent administration and the Edward-Phillips, vice may- Black youngsters. He said ing thing in this country. interference of a foreign gov- or of the city of Lauderdale that Black youngsters spent “Let’s put the pretenses ernment in the election cycle Lakes. more time in detention than aside,” said Weeks. “We must in 2016. Holness spoke also of how their white peers. He suggest- elect folks who understand Hastings spoke about the the United States was divided ed alternative methods of dis- the importance of our people. Census and the importance of in current times, and how the cipline rather than expulsion There is nothing wrong with being counted and how mon- country should go forward from class, which didn’t help having a Black agenda.” ey was distributed to commu- together. He also spoke about the kids who thought they Sheriff Gregory Tony con- nities based on the number slave owner Willie Lynch and were getting a day off from curred with Weekes, and also of people in them. Hastings, how Lynch had spoken about school. pointed out the troubled his- who is battling pancreat- keeping Black men and wom- “For some it’s not a pun- tory of Black and white re- ic cancer, said he was in the en subjugated for hundreds ishment,” he said. “They are lations in this country, with fifteen-month period of his of years by dividing them missing the work, and we dogs and fire hoses being survival, and he threw down against each other. turn around and wonder turned on Black people. He the gauntlet to anyone who “We know for a fact that why they are getting an ‘F’ in also said he was not afraid wanted to run against him in we are taught to be divid- school.” of terminating people in his the upcoming election cycle. ed amongst ourselves,” said Assistant Public Defender office for doing a bad job. He “Bring it on,” he said. Holness. “I was at the Million Gordon Weekes spoke about also spoke about the civil ci- Speaking about the sus- Man March, and that inspired the state of the justice system tation program in his depart- pected interference in the me to get involved. Let’s go and said that the system in its ment. last election cycle, Hastings forward united in the Diaspo- current form targeted Black “We cannot have a blue said that he, and others like ra.” men and women over their wall as a divide in this com- him, had no intention of for- A panel of experts spoke white peers. He spoke about munity,” he said. Finance

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Miami Times photos/Eman Elshahawy Tracey Moss is joined by her son Bryce as she signs books for the audience at Tracey Moss takes the floor front and center Saturday evening at the Hilton Mi- her book signing Saturday evening at the Hilton Miami Dadeland. ami Dadeland speaking on behalf of her new book, “Styled by Faith.” Celebrity Black hair stylist unveils new book TRACEY MOSS GREW UP IN GOULDS PRIOR TO STARTING HER CAREER.

Dozens gathered at the Hilton Dadeland Saturday evening for ing her to the next level. Goulds native and celebrity Black hair stylist Tracey Moss’ new “My biggest obstacle was believing in myself,” she told The book signing. Miami Times at her event. Moss’ new book, “Styled by Faith,”delves into her experiences The audience was made of her friends, family and supporters, in the beauty industry. She highlights her journey making it out all intrigued and inspired by Moss and her dedication to her of a small community in Florida to working with Hollywood passion. clients. While Moss lives in Atlanta today, she’s worked on the set of As a college graduate, Moss noted that she never expected to big films like Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers be where she’s at today. She credits taking a leap of faith to tak- and more.

Audience forms a line to get their book, “Styled by Faith” signed by author Tracey Moss Saturday night at the Hilton Miami Dadeland. The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020

Honoring They serve to create Broward’s better communities and close disparities. Black mayors Miami Times photos/Carol Porter CAROL PORTER Miami Times Contributor

At an event to honor Black mayors and other members of the community, Broward County Mayor Dale Holness spoke about inclusion and how “fundamentally we are all human.” The 17th Judicial Circuit Black History Celebration, was held on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Broward County Courthouse. The event was emceed by retired Circuit Court Judge and President of the University of Fort Lauderdale Ilona Holmes. Welcomes also were given by Chief Judge Jack Tuter, Broward County Bar Associ- ation President Michael Fis- chler, Broward County Pres- ident Elect Robert Vaughan, and Broward County Mayor Dale Holness. The honorees included Holness; Lauder- dale Lakes Mayor Hazelle Rogers; Lauderhill Mayor Ken Thurston; Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam; Pembroke Park Mayor Ash- ira Mohammed; and West Park Mayor Reverend Eric Jones Jr. Holmes, as an emcee, said everyone present was proud to recognize the mayors who were gathered there that day, and that the may- ors had accepted the call to public service, and had cho- sen to give of themselves at the highest level. “There have been tremen- dous atrocities humans have committed over time. In the recent times, we have had Adolf Hitler. We think about what Hitler did. But Black whose heads and shoulders in the past. folks suffered tremendously I stand on,” said Rogers. “You don’t need anyone’s over a long period of time,” Thurston, who like Hol- permission to serve in excel- Holness said. “I went down ness, was a Realtor and bro- lence,” said Messam. “You to Ghana, where Africans ker, wanted to thank all his are a blessed, obligated lead- were cast off in slave ships, friends and family who were er who dares to be great.” and they had to cross the in the room that day, and Mohammed, who was Atlantic in real inhumane spoke of how people had elected mayor at f 26, said conditions. It was estimated lifted him up. she was running for state that as many as 40 percent “I want to thank all of my representative in District died. Some 40 to 50 million friends who are here today,” 101, and that she was proud people survived and landed said Thurston. “My success to be standing before every- in the Americas and under- in life is due to my cadre of one who had helped her get went huge, terrible treat- supporters.” to that position. ment. In those conditions, Miramar Mayor Wayne “We must continue this Black people have contrib- Messam said the work process to make the world a uted a lot. You name it. We wasn’t easy, and as the first better place,” said Moham- have contributed to every Black mayor in the city of med. “You need to make sure aspect of humanity – in sci- Miramar, he said he knew that you leave the world in a ence, in academia, medicine, that the city was not al- better place than you found law and politics. We have ways welcoming to Black it.” come a long way, but we residents and elected offi- Jones, of West Park, also have a long way to go. We cials. He asked that people spoke about the ancestors have not reached the prom- in earning money. The me- than we are today. We end do better. As a member of remember the Jim Crow who came before him, and ised land yet.” dian income for Black peo- the wealth gap, and grow the Lauderdale Lakes Com- era, and look back at a time how they made sure that he Holness said that the high- ple was $42,000, with the the economy by a trillion mission, she said she served when Black folks didn’t was the public servant he est rates of unemployment median income for Hispan- dollars. Every one of us will on a Commission where drive nice cars, live in nice wanted to be. He had been a and poverty were found ics being $54,000, and the prosper. My goal as the may- people looked just like her. homes and have good pay- mayor and priest for over 40 in Black communities, and median income for whites or of Broward County will She also spoke about the ing jobs. He also spoke of his years in the community and that 75 percent of the youths being $74,000. Thirty-eight be to bridge the gap and strong legacy of the Black parents who told “the nerdy married for 49 years. arrested in Broward Coun- percent of Black children bring everyone together.” people who came before young man” he was that he “I know I’m not here ty are Black kids. Also, he live in poverty. The other honorees made her, including her 89-year- could be anything he want- by my own strength and spoke about the wealth gap “Because when we fix presentations. old mother who was in the ed to be. He asked people to might,” said Jones. “Some in Broward County and how things,” said Holness, “we Rogers told everyone to be room with her. remember the spilled blood sacrificed for a life that they there were huge disparities create a better community bold, and when she first ran “I was given numerous and the snapped necks from could have lived, and for a among the Black population and an even greater nation for office, she felt she could opportunities by the people an era that was not far back life that I have.” The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 Brooklyn woman makes French champagne for Americans

Hit a bump in the “She’s determined. champagne brands.” Marvina Robinson overcame a language road, embrace it.’” When she told me Robinson said she “As an entrepre- about creating her takes daily walks in barrier and stretched $60,000 of her neur, she puts me own champagne, I Brooklyn and re- own money to cover the cost. in a good frame of was like, ‘Really?’ turns home to a cup mind,” Delk add- Not like I doubted of tea to stay lev- ed. “She motivates her, because I hav- el-headed. “It can be me. She knows her en’t seen her have stressful. But after stuff. And what she an idea that she my morning ritual, doesn’t know she didn’t pull off. But I’m ready to go.” learns. . . She gets this one was big.” A handful of her hands dirty. Robinson’s pack- Brooklyn stores She works and she aging blends in with stock Stuyvesant works with confi- more famous cham- Champagne, and dence.” pagnes on store she has her eye Delk, who owns shelves. Aficionado on expanding and the custom jacket Monica Cooper of opening a lounge in company KIC NYC, White Plains, New Brooklyn that she’ll was not surprised York said the two call Coupette NYC. by Robinson’s forge- bottles—the Grand Direct orders from ahead mindset. The Reserve priced at her website have pair communicat- $56 and the Brut driven most of her ed constantly while Rosé at $68—look sales. Robinson was in Eu- sophisticated yet “It’s exciting to rope. understated. see it in its packag- “I didn’t go to “It’s divine,” Coo- ing,” she said. “But France but I felt like per said. “Both are we have a long way I was there because elegant and hold to go.”

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Although Juul Florida Attorney General remains the dominant player Investigators from 39 states Ashley Moody said underage in the U.S. vaping market, the will look into the marketing vaping has become an epi- company has made several and sales of vaping prod- demic across the country. concessions, including halt- ucts by Juul Labs, including “I cannot sit on the side- ing its advertising and pulling whether the company tar- lines while this public health all its flavors except menthol geted youths and made mis- epidemic grows, and our next and tobacco from the market. leading claims about nicotine generation becomes addicted The Food and Drug Adminis- content in its devices, offi- to nicotine,” Moody said. tration recently put in place cials announced Tuesday. Nevada Attorney General flavor restrictions designed Attorney generals from Aaron Ford added, “Preying to curb use of small, pod- Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, on children and those looking based e-cigarettes like Juul. Oregon and Texas said they for help to quit smoking is the The FDA and a congres- will be leading the multi-state one of the most despicable sional panel have ongoing investigation into San Fran- examples of risking people’s investigations into whether cisco-based Juul, which also lives for corporate profit.” the company’s early market- is facing lawsuits by teenag- The brainchild of two Stan- ing efforts — which included ers and others who say they ford University design stu- online influencers and prod- became addicted to the com- dents, Juul launched in 2015 uct giveaways — deliberately pany’s vaping products. and quickly rocketed to the targeted minors. top of the multibillion-dollar Nine attorneys general The state officials said they vaping market. have previously announced also will be investigating the The company initially sold lawsuits against the company, AP Photo/Samantha Maldonado, File company’s claims about the its high-nicotine pods in fruit most alleging that the compa- risk, safety and effectiveness In this June 17, 2019, file photo, a cashier displays a packet of tobacco-flavored and dessert flavors, includ- ny adopted the playbook of of its vaping products as Juul pods at a store in San Francisco. Investigators from 39 states will look into ing mango, mint and creme. Big Tobacco by luring teens smoking cessation devices. the marketing and sales of vaping products by Juul Labs, including whether the The products have become a with youth-oriented market- “I will not prejudge where company targeted youths and made misleading claims about nicotine content in scourge in U.S. high schools, ing while failing to stop un- this investigation will lead,” its devices, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Juul released a statement with one in four teenagers derage sales. Connecticut Attorney Gen- saying it has halted television, print and digital advertising and eliminated most reportedly vaping in the past Earlier this month Massa- eral William Tong said in a month, according to the lat- chusetts’ Maura Healey sued flavors in response to concerns by government officials and others. statement, “but we will fol- est federal figures. Juul is the company, citing compa- low every fact and are pre- the most popular brand, pre- ny records to allege that Juul pared to take strong action saying it has halted televi- and others. tively with attorneys general, ferred by 60% of high school- bought advertisements on in conjunction with states sion, print and digital adver- “We will continue to reset regulators, public health offi- ers. websites designed for teens across the nation to protect tising and eliminated most the vapor category in the U.S. cials, and other stakeholders Juul’s meteoric rise has and children, including Sev- public health.” flavors in response to con- and seek to earn the trust of to combat underage use and been followed by a hasty re- enteen.com, Nickjr.com and Juul released a statement cerns by government officials society by working coopera- transition adult smokers from treat in recent months, amid a Cartoonnetwork.com. Study begins in US to test possible coronavirus treatment

JOSH FUNK Center, said the clini- for the new and mys- study involving remde- considered “the most Associated Press cal trial was developed terious virus, which sivir, which is made by promising candidate.” quickly in response has infected more than Gilead Sciences, and It was used briefly in The first clinical trial to the virus outbreak 80,000 people world- another that tests a some Ebola patients in the U.S. of a possible that originated in Chi- wide and killed more combination HIV drug in Congo before that coronavirus treatment na. Patients who are than 2,700, with the containing lopinavir study stopped. But the is underway in Nebras- hospitalized with the overwhelming majori- and ritonavir. WHO cited laboratory ka and is eventually ex- COVID-19, the disease ty of cases in China. In a draft research studies that suggested pected to include 400 caused by the virus, Doctors give pa- plan published last it might be able to tar- patients at 50 locations will be eligible to join tients fluids and pain month, the World get SARS and MERS, around the world, offi- the trial if they have at relievers to try to Health Organization which are cousins of cials said Tuesday. least moderate symp- ease the symptoms, said remdesivir was the new virus. Half of the patients toms. which can include fe- in the internation- “The goal here is to ver, cough and short- al study will receive help the people that ness of breath. In the WANTED: Certified M/WBE the antiviral medicine need it the most,” Kalil case of those who are remdesivir while the said. severely ill, doctors Subcontractors other half will receive Fourteen people use ventilators to help a placebo. Several AP Photo/Nati Harnik who were evacuated them breathe or a ma- The Schwan’s Company has created a other studies, includ- Dr. Andre Kalil, of the University of Nebraska Medical from a cruise ship in chine that pumps and diversity outreach program to enhance the ing one looking at the Center, speaks in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Dr. Japan are being treat- oxygenates their blood ability of M/WBEs to compete for contracts. same drug, are already Kalil, Kalil, who will oversee a clinical trial of the coronavi- ed at the University outside the body, eas- We are looking for certified M/WBE subcon- underway internation- rus at the medical center, said the study developed quickly of Nebraska Medical ing the burden on the tractors to provide raw materials, supplies ally. in response to the virus outbreak that is centered in China. Center. Twelve of them heart and lungs. or services to the Schwan’s Company. If you Dr. Andre Kalil, who have tested positive for At least two patient Patients who are hospitalized with the COVID-19, the dis- are interested in this opportunity, please will oversee the study COVID-19. studies are already contact [email protected] at the University of ease caused by the virus, will be eligible to join the trial if There are no proven underway in China, for consideration. Nebraska Medical they have at least moderate symptoms. treatments or vaccines including the other The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020

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Miami Times photos/Jenny Ziegler THREE-DAY WADE WEEKEND CELEBRATES THE L3GACY

For most of us, we love it when a this team. February 22, 2020 was called Forty-Three named after their holiday falls on a Friday so that we can officially declared Dwyane Wade Day. respective jersey numbers. Whenever have a long, three-day weekend. I think we can call this an unofficial he steps on the floor, the fans chant Well, this past weekend wasn’t ex- holiday, but hey if you can get the day MV3. He even called himself “Three” actly a holiday – at least it didn’t start off next year with pay—more power to after winning his third championship. out that way, but it was a great way you. Wade was also presented with And this three-day-L3gacy Celebra- to wind down, turn up and celebrate the keys to the city by Miami Mayor tion-weekend business to celebrate the historic career of a South Florida Francis Suarez. And now, along with his illustrious career sounds like he/we legend. his lengthy list of other accomplish- might be a little obsessed. But he is a The Miami Heat set out to retire their ments, he can add, Emmy winner. legend, so I guess he can do that. legendary franchise player’s jersey, Day No. 3, the party isn’t over: Wade has transcended the sport but with so, so much to celebrate, it Sunday saw the prescreening of of basketball to become the face of took not one, not two, but three days to Wade’s documentary – “D. Wade: Life South Florida sports history and mark the legacy of one Dwyane Tyrone Unexpected.” Wade said with this doc- definitely the greatest player in Wade. umentary he wanted to bring the truth, Heat franchise history. And though It was a perfectly orchestrated – the whole truth and nothing but the he repeatedly has said over the three days and three ways to celebrate truth. He shared the journey of his life course of the weekend that he is the Miami legend. both on- and off- the court; from his tu- the “face of imperfection,” fans multuous upbringing to his high school still love him. DAY ONE: and college days to being selected a Haslem, his former teammate, Friday night, the Flashback,” was first-round draft pick in 2003 by the friend and business partner more like the after party rather than Miami Heat to “the decision” where he spoke fondly saying, “He de- the kickoff. Party as late as you want Chris Bosh and LeBron James came serves it for what he has done and get to sleep in the next day. To to together to form the Big 3. Despite for the organization, for what celebrate the legacy of the future Hall his imperfections, he showed his he has done for the city.” of Famer, (nicknamed “Flash”) there determination, the reason why he was Wade literally has left were clips of some of his greatest being celebrated as directed by his everything he has on the moments on the court. Some of his friend Bob Metelus. basketball court – his blood, closest friends, former teammates and The whole weekend was an amazing sweat and tears and now family gave speeches on the impact he look back at a life of a legend and he’s his jersey up in the rafters. had on their lives, the game of bas- not done yet. “He has left footprints for ketball, the franchise and the South Now would probably be a good time others to follow,” said Miami Florida community. He even released for me to apologize for the all No. 3 Heat President Pat Riley. “He and performed his new single “Sea- puns that have come and are coming has left his footprint on this fran- son Ticket Holder” with Miami rapper your way, but hey it is No. 3 that we chise, this city and the communi- Rick Ross and he had a little help from are celebrating. And he started it, so ty. And the biggest footprint…is his Miami’s other favorite son, the “original let’s finish it. jersey being raised to the rafters.” gangster,” Udonis Haslem. Let the puns begin or rather continue Wade had one word that he wanted … to leave everyone with on his feelings DAY TWO: They say that good things generally this weekend: gratitude. Saturday was the actual raising of come in threes and though there is And this is the last pun I promise. Wade’s No. 3 jersey into the rafters. only one Dwyane Wade, he wore a Here are three parting words for His jersey would join other franchise No. 3 jersey, which has become iconic Wade. greats such as Alonzo Mourning, Tim to the Heat franchise. He joined the Legend: what he is to this city. Lega- Hardaway, Shaquille O’Neal and Chris team in 2003. cy: what he leaves behind. Love: what Bosh. After playing 16 season, 14 ½ He has three NBA championship this city and franchise feels for him. with the Miami HEAT, none has had rings. He now has had three jersey Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra the impact or meant as much as Wade retirements – high school, college and summed up what this weekend was all has to this franchise, having brought pros. He had 13 All-Star selections. about. “We’re celebrating greatness – three championships to this city and He and Haslem have a company a legacy that will live on forever.” Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

THE MIAMI TIMES | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Good Taste SECTION C Art Soul+ acquires two new Black paintings

NADINE MATTHEWS Miami Times Contributor

“The bull is out and my foot is in my mouth (are we staying or leaving)?” and “Marked Man (Mitch- ell)” are the two latest acquisitions by Pérez Art Art + Soul Cele- Museum Miami’s Fund for African American Art. PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans revealed bration, revealed paintings of Theresa Chromati and Vaughn Spann two paintings by at the museum’s Art + Soul party, an event to sup- Black artists and port and celebrate the Fund for African American raised $700,000. Art, on Feb. 15. The Fund for African American Art was estab- lished in order to increase the number of works by contemporary Black artists at the museum. They’ve acquired 19 works through the fund thus far. After the fundraising party, PAMM tallied more than $700,000 for the fund, through a match- ing grant from the Knight Foundation. Guests of Art + Soul also had the opportunity to view “Polyphonic: Celebrating PAMM’s Fund for African American Art,” an exhibition showcasing a selection of those artworks acquired through the Fund for African American Art, including that from Romare Bearden, Faith Ringgold, Terry Ad- kins, Kevin Beasley, and Tschabalala Self, among others. The discourse around the works by Black artists the last few years has had a focus on finding ave- nues to increasing the work of underrepresented artists in museums, galleries, and auction houses. That awareness was the result of groundwork laid over the past 40-plus years by Black artists, curators, teachers, and collectors who continually raised the drumbeat to the art establishment about

Feb. 15 event raised more than $700,000 for the museum collection

the value of Black art. One of those collectors was Pamela Joyner. The fundraiser, which featured champagne, cocktails, and canapes honored Joyner, a Dart- mouth and Harvard educated former business owner (private equity marketing firm Avid Partners) and formidable figure in the art world, who has been dubbed an “activist collector.” Along with her husband Alfred Giuffrida, she has acquired 400 works of art by abstract Black artists created from 1940 to the present. Joyner’s insight to focus on Black abstract art was trenchant. The presence, and recognition of Blacks in the art world has been a fraught propo- sition in general. With regard to abstract art it has been even more so. Black abstract artists encoun- tered resistance even in the realm of Black Art, which almost exclusively demanded work that was more overtly political or social critique. In a statement announcing the event, Sirmans, “Pamela Joyner has been not only an outspoken advocate in the field for art, artists, and curators, but a dear friend whose knowledge and connois- seurship has served to advance the discourse on modern and contemporary art over the last decade. It is an honor to have her with us at this pivotal juncture in the history of the Fund for Af- rican American Art here at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.” In March of last year, Joyner made a guest appearance on influential art gallery owner Sean Kelly’s podcast Collect Wisely, where she revealed that her journey as an art collector Photo courtesy of World Redeye and Lazaro Llanes SEE PAMM 6C The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FERBUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 SOUNDS OF LEGACY AND GRACE Global opera star and civil rights trailblazer Grace Bumbry visited South Florida Feb. 9-16 for a Black History Month series.

PENNY DICKERSON had not shown them that they make their start.” [email protected] can get where I have gotten A $100 scholarship allowed and beyond,” said Bumbry. “I Bumbry to establish a line Opera impresario Grace needed to be more attentive Grace of credit with American Ex- Bumbry mesmerized audi- to the Black person, to show Bumbry press. A paltry amount by to- ences during a 60-year per- them it’s not only Beyonce, day’s measure, but according formance career. She broke James Brown or Aretha to Bumbry, “It went a long racial barriers in 1960 as the Franklin who I dearly love, it’s way.” She learned to manage first Black soprano to debut also about putting yourself on both money and race rela- in the Paris Opera House. Re- a higher level and not being tions abroad. nowned for exemplary vocals, satisfied with getting by.” “Discrimination was noth- Bumbry mastered the bel can- During the pre-civil rights ing new to me. I experienced to technique and the complex era, Bumbry sought to have it in America shopping at transition from soprano to more in life. Her family pro- age 12 with my mother when mezzo soprano. On stage, she vided the finest training. we were unable to use pub- interpreted Puccini’s direc- Blanche Wormley, her fam- lic toilets,” said Bumbry. “I tion to sing sweet and tender- ily’s church choir director, lived in a Black world with a ly or Verdi’s prompt to exude made the initial overture to Black school, friends and my darkness. Bumbry’s mother. church. It felt comfortable Bumbry’s ground-break- “I think your baby has a like a warm cloak. But then ing performances include beautiful voice, you should let you get outside and realize it Venus in Wagner’s produc- me train her,” said Wormley is a different world.” tion, “Tannehaueser.” Critics who wasn’t concerned about A Black had never per- anointed her “Die Schwarze performance, but recognized formed in the Paris Opera Venus,” translated the Black that a voice needed to be nur- House, but in September 1959, Venus. The moniker catapult- tured. Bumbry auditioned for the ed Bumbry to operatic suc- Bumbry’s regimen com- Aida role. She had previous- cess. menced with piano lessons ly been trained for the role of In 2009, President Barack from ages 7 to 15. She then Amneris by Lotte Lehmann in Obama selected Bumbry for began formal vocal training Santa Barbara. the Kennedy Center Honors. at Sumner High School, the “The opera director want- The fruit of her labor afford- oldest African-American high ed me to sing for the role ed ownership of the world’s school west of the Mississip- Aida, the Black and Ethiopi- second Lamborghini off the pi. an princess. Amneris was the production line, a reward she At the urging of Kenneth lighter-skinned role, but both attributes to the pursuit of Brown Billups, the school’s were Africans,” said Bumbry. Godly purpose. a’cappella choral director, Bumbry debuted in Lon- South Florida welcomed Bumbry trained five days per don at the age of 22 followed the 83-year-old Black history week with a private lesson by Switzerland, Italy, France maker Feb. 9-16 for a series of each Saturday. Bumbry cred- and Germany. On many occa- collaborative events hosted its Billups as the vocal coach sions she was the first Black by the Venetian Arts Society. who best prepared her voice. opera singer to perform. Artistic and executive direc- “It was a sacrifice to take pi- The retired stage performer tor William Riddle invited ano lessons five days a week. currently resides in Vienna, Bumbry to honor her classi- My parents had three kids to Austria and dedicates herself cal opera contributions. The support,” said Bumbry. My to teaching master classes. Miami Times conversed with father was a freight handler “In today’s world, there Bumbry on Monday, Feb. 10th. for the St. Louis railroad, but are so many more opera and With a warm smile and glow knew God gave me something concert singers. The com- as resilient as her preserved special.” classical voice. singing down to us; she was my of the West, Bumbry de- petition is great, so just the voice, Bumbry shared how a Bumbry was smitten when “Marian came onto the communicating on the same parted America. joy of singing is not enough. little Black girl from St. Lou- she heard Johann Sebastian stage in a very grand manner. level.” “When I left for Europe in One must train,” said Bumb- is relocated to white Europe Bach’s, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s De- Not haughty but grand,” said Bumbry knew to get where 1959, I wasn’t thinking about ry. “As Black people, we must pre-civil rights and created siring.” When she was 11, she Bumbry. “She was this long she wanted and where An- being the only Black, long realize there is a larger world her own artistic space. attended a performance of slender woman with a train derson had been, she had to distance or leaving home,” out there to take advantage of. “I really felt in the past that Marian Anderson. The Black, running behind her and had move to Europe. Following said Bumbry. “I was thinking You never know from day to I had not done enough for contralto performed “Love’s these beautiful, long red fin- advanced study at Boston about the development of my day what can happen for you, the Black community besides Messenger,” and immediately gernails, which I wear even University, Northwestern opera voice in opera. Even the not against you, but what can performing on a high level. I influenced Bumbry to pursue today… she was not talking or University and Music Acade- whites had to go to Europe to happen for you.” The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020

THE SOCIAL WHIRL DANIELLA PIERRE | [email protected]

NINE YEARS A MODERATOR For the last nine years, we’ve called Reverend Johnny L. Barber II “the Moderator.” But we won’t be calling Barber the “the Moderator” after March 25. Because at the 117th annual session of the Florida East Coast Bap- tist Association, Bar- ber’s term came to an end. Barber was elected back in 2011 as the youngest Moderator of the Florida East Coast Baptist Asso- ciation. Under his leader- ship, Barber became the face of the 100-year-old association, especially on social media. In many in- Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez last stances, even when folks week signs a resolution to rename Dixie Highway yo would call him Rev. John- Harriet Tubman Highway in the county. ny Barber they’d still re- fer to him as “the Mode- rator.” Barber is also a He got the support of 12 Grambling State Univer- graduate of Miami Central commissioners, but that sity, and Tennessee State Senior High School. This DCS Mentoring Program seventh graduating class. same support for Dixie University, Tougaloo means he’s one of those Highway’s name change, College, Fort Valley State Rockets. And as a Rocket, was absolutely not there University, Albany State you know they don’t have on Facebook. Because, University, Savannah any problem taking off or after Mayor Carlos A. State University, Hamp- winning championships. Gimenez posted a selfie ton University, Universi- During the association’s of himself. Giminez signed ty of Maryland- Eastern annual meeting, Rever- a resolution to rename all Shore, Benedict College, end T.T. Shellman, pas- sections of Dixie High- Fayetteville State Uni- tor of Morningstar Mis- way that belonged versity, North sionary Baptist Church to Miami-Dade Carolina A&T in Goulds; and Reverend County to Harriet University, Ala- Toby Philpart of New Tubman High- bama State Uni- Bethel Missionary Bap- way. On Feb 20, versity, and Tal- tist Church in West Palm over 210 comments ladega College. Beach were both vying for poured in, mostly Because of the Barber’s position. After trash. From people South Dade Al- all the voting ballots were saying “it’s a waste phas and AKAs tallied, Philpart was an- of tax dollars;” to Moss partnerships with nounced the winner and “what about chang- HBCUs, over is now the association’s ing the name of 1,000 students Moderator-elect. Philpart Winn-Dixie too?” were served and along with Gloria Jack- Reading those 60 college accep- son-Davis; Reverend comments lets you tance letters with Benjamin Parrott Sr.; know we still have scholarship offers Dr. Howard Barr Jr.; Ma- a long road ahead were awarded. linda Collins; Dr. W.M. of us. Ramsey; and Pauline S. FRANCIS Scott will all be installed HOMESTEAD SUAREZ, MAYOR as the new officers of the Several waves of over 300 students pack Homestead High's gymnasium to SENIOR HIGH’S Clark UP AND LEAD Florida East Coast Baptist attend the HBCU Fair. FIRST HBCU FAIR Somebody Association on March 25 at During Black needs to go over Bethlehem Missionary History month, to the city of Mi- Baptist Church. After a lot of groups ami and wave a calling Barber - the Mod- showcase their ex- magic wand or erator” for all those years, istence and value call back the pas- what in the world will we to the overall com- tors who prayed call him now? Hopefully munity. And those day and night for we find out before he takes fraternities and Mayor Fran- office. sororities, do this cis Suarez. For very well. Most of Barber just a little over DCS MENTORING the time you see a month, the city GRADUATES members of the Di- has been experi- SEVENTH CLASS vine Nine they are encing a lot. From William “DC” Clark usually stepping, allegations of and his team are on a in high fashion, racism in the po- mission to prepare young hosting fundrais- lice department; men to become leaders. ers or partnering a known white Even with all the negative with other organi- Hispanic officer talk and studies that’s out zations to either declaring he is there about young men, expand their net- a “Black man;” work or to advance Commissioner that didn’t stop nor deter Williams Clark from his vision. the Black com- Joe Corolla re- Clark, who is a former munity. This time ferring to three firefighter, set out to -ig it was the South stand-in city man- nite at-risk young men Dade Alphas agers as “troikas;” with training, positive and AKAs. The and the on-going development and men- two organizations debate over the torship. Clark launched came together with affordable hous- the DCS (Dynamic Con- Annetta Thomas of AKA, Glynell Bradley of APhiA and Karla Revere of AKA with a plan to connect ing masterplan, sulting Solutions) Men- one of Homestead's HBCU Fair’s raffle winners. students of Home- we should be able toring Program, which stead Senior High to cancel our sub- focuses on saving young field trip on a chartered mission before a minor GOODBYE DIXIE, School to higher scriptions to Net- men between the ages bus to Area Code 55 Bra- gets an abortion, state HELLO TUBMAN education oppor- Philpart flix. But looking of 7 through 17. Since the zilian Steakhouse, in Rep. Patricia H. Wil- Dixie Highway system tunities. They held at Mayor Suarez, inception of DCS Men- North Miami. The next liams of Broward Coun- came about in the early the school’s first-ev- it doesn’t seem to toring Program back class begins in April. Got ty had her endorsement 1900s. It was the vision of er Historically be bothering him in 2016, Clark has held a nephew, son, grandson, rescinded from Ruth’s a well-known automotive Black College and because he hasn’t and graduated six class- god child, or young man List Florida, an organi- hall of famer by the name University (HBCU) been saying es of young men. That’s who you know may be a zation that helps women of Carl Fisher. For years, it Fair on Feb 20. As much. He sits on quite an impressive track good fit forDCS Men- run for office. Ruth’s List has been a road that linked a result of the col- the dais so meek record for a grassroots toring Program, visit Florida endorsed Rep. travelers across 10 states lege fair, the South and mild – as if organization. With spon- http://dcsmentoring.org/ Williams as one of its – by car and confederacy. Dade Alphas and he doesn’t be- sorships, donations and for more information. pro-choice incumbents The last stop along Dixie AKA's were able long there, while a team of volunteers, back in October 2019, ac- Highway reaches Miami. to initiate a new Suarez a circus is per- Clark has been able to of- THE UN-ENDORSED cording to its website. But But after last week’s ap- agreement between forming in city fer a rigorous curriculum FLORIDA CANDIDATE after Williams voted in proval by Miami-Dade Homestead High School hall. Speak up, Francis! You which includes financial Working to get a cam- favor of the controver- County Commissioners and its 30 HBCU partners have a whole city waiting literacy; field trips; con- paign endorsement is no sial bill, she lost Ruth’s to rename Dixie High- which are: Howard Uni- on your leadership. Even flict resolution; avoiding easy feat. And losing a List Florida’s support, way to Harriet Tubman versity, Philander Smith though you have selected gang violence; history and campaign endorsement, reports show. Now it’s up Highway, it won’t reach College, Florida Agri- Art Noriega as your new culture awareness; and et- is usually not that easy, to Williams to campaign there much longer. At cultural and Mechanical city manager, and the ver- iquette essentials. After 15 unless you’re president just a little harder or she least not on county roads. University, Shaw Uni- dict is still out on him, you weeks of programming, Donald J. Trump. But will have to face her op- Commissioner Dennis versity, North Carolina are the mayor. If you need Clark’s seventh class of just last week, after the ponent Nancy St. Clair Moss led the effort and Central University, Flor- help, call in the pastors to young men graduated on Legislature voted on a bill at the ballot box this Au- sponsored legislation to ida Memorial Universi- come back over there and Feb 22. The group took a requiring parental per- gust. rename Dixie Highway. ty, Morehouse College, pray for you. Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM The best Black-owned restaurants in London

Photo courtesy of Kate’s Café Photo courtesy of Mama Leah’s Kates café Mama Leah’s

London is rich in Black culture ALKALINE JUICE FACTORY and there’s no better way to ex- Located in Brixton, Alkaline plore that diversity than through Juice Factory offers freshly made the food. organic alkaline juices, smooth- From the Caribbean, West Afri- ies, and vegan street food. ca, and influences from the Unit- ed States’ southern cuisine, here TRAP KITCHEN are the best Black-owned restau- Located at 76 Bedford Hill in rants in London to try. the Balham neighborhood, Trap Kitchen is in high demand. Prince KATE’S CAFE Cofie Owusu, known as Shakka, At Kate’s Cafe, you will find a started Trap Kitchen in 2016 from combination of British and Gha- his mom’s apartment and he has nian influences. The restaurant, grown his following to more than located on Balaam Street, is per- 100,000 followers online. fect for African soul food. From The menu features lobster tails, fufu to chinchinga (goat meat on Cajun shrimp, mac n’ cheese, and skewers), and banku with tilapia sweet items such as chicken and fish, the menu is full of mouthwa- Instagram | @trapkitchen Belgian waffles. tering Ghanian cuisine. Trap Kitchen MAMA LEAH’S AT PRINCE OF PECKHAM PUB SPACES POP UP is a newer spot in South Lon- Mama Leah’s started from a don. The restaurant and pub small trailer selling pancakes opened back in 2017 but it has and waffles. It has grown into a quickly become a favorite among gourmet-style restaurant that not locals and tourists alike. It is only sells desserts but now offers known to have some of the best burgers, grills, cocktails and much drinks, food, and events in South more. London. There’s a weekly menu, a RED ROOSTER brunch menu, and a Sunday menu Red Rooster is where Harlem as well. meets Shoreditch. New York chef and entrepreneur Marcus Samu- I GO CHOP elsson brought his Harlem restau- The founders of I GO CHOP cre- rant to London where it celebrates ated the restaurant with the mis- American cuisine while channeling sion to give people a fresh insight Southern soul food and Marcus’s into Nigerian culture. The menu Northern European upbringing. features yam porridge, beef stew, Photo courtesy of Red Rooster Shrimp n’ grits, gnocchi, short plantain gizzards, and more. Red Rooster ribs, and more.

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Photo courtesy of Prince of Peckham Price of peckham The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 Lizzo, ‘Just Mercy’ win top honors at NAACP Image Awards ANDREW DALTON Associated Press

Lizzo was named enter- tainer of the year and “Just Mercy” won best motion pic- ture, best actor and best sup- porting actor Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, as the show that recognizes enter- tainers of color ladled honors on the film that was snubbed by bigger shows throughout awards season. “We are such a beautiful people, this is just a reminder of all the beautiful things that we can do,” said Lizzo as she accepted the night’s last and biggest award, leaping and dancing off the stage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as the show ended. Host Anthony Anderson of “black-ish” opened the show, telecast on BET for the first time, with a monologue that took a shot at the lack of di- versity at the Oscars and Hol- lywood’s other ceremonies that handed out awards earli- er in the year. “Unlike other awards shows, we actually have Black nomi- nees,” Anderson said. He may well have been talking about “Just Mercy,” the acclaimed film that was snubbed by the Oscars, Golden Globes and AP Photo/Chris Pizzello other ceremonies in the long Lizzo wins the award for entertainer of the year at the 51st NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 22, awards season. 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. Michael B. Jordan won best actor in a motion picture for actress in a film for her role Image Award. pancreatic cancer, said in a and cultural unity during her we prevail ... Imagine what we his role as a crusading de- in “Us,” and 15-year Marsai “I love being a part of this recorded acceptance speech acceptance speech. can do if we do it together.” fense attorney in the film, and Martin won best supporting ever-growing chorus of Black from Washington. “We’re go- “If there’s anything that Beyoncé was the big winner Jamie Foxx won best support- actress for her role in “Little” women owning our legacies,” ing to have some more trou- I’ve learned, it’s that we can at Friday night’s non-televised ing actor for the wrongly con- over superstar names includ- Ross said as she accepted the bled waters, and we’re going only fix this world together,” gala, winning six awards, in- victed man he fought for. ing Jennifer Lopez, Janelle award. to need the NAACP.” Rihanna said. “We can’t do it cluding outstanding female “This project is a lot big- Monáe and Octavia Spencer. It was a big Image Awards Rihanna received the divided. Tell your friends to artist and album. She also ger than me. It’s about every Martin’s award went with all-round for “black-ish,” NAACP President’s Award pull up.” won outstanding duo/group person that’s wrongfully con- three more she won Fri- which took home seven, in- for special achievement and She added, “We’ve been de- for her collaboration with her victed and sitting in a jail cell day for her roles in “Little” cluding best TV comedy and distinguished public service. nied opportunities since the 8-year-old daughter Blue Ivy, right now,” Jordan said as he and “black-ish” during the best actor in a TV comedy for She called for racial, religious beginning of time, and still and Saint Jhn. accepted the award. non-televised first night of host Anderson. Foxx won his fifth career the Image Awards. The NAACP gave its Chair- image award for his role in “Thank you to all the beau- man’s Award, which goes to Building, 8325 NE Second “Just Mercy,” saying, “Thank tiful Black girls out there who people who show exempla- Ave. you so much, Black people, inspire me every day,” Martin ry public service and “create African-Americans, and ev- said as she accepted the sup- agents of change,” to civil Democratic Women's erything else we are.” porting actress award. rights legend U.S. Rep. John Club of North Park @ Scott He added, “Its always great Martin’s “black-ish” cast Lewis of Georgia. Carver, meetings 1st Satur- to get it from Black folks be- mate Tracee Ellis Ross won “The NAACP has been like a day of each month: 1- 3 p.m. cause we are so talented.” best actress in a TV come- bridge over troubled waters,” North Park Community Center, Lupita Nyong’o won best dy series, her ninth career Lewis, who is suffering from LIFESTYLE 2181 NW 74th St. Democratic Women's Club of Overtown/Omni, HAPPENINGS meetings 1st Saturday of month, 2-4 p.m., Williams Park COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF community room, 1717 NW [email protected] Fifth Ave.

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Miami Northwestern party. 9 a.m. @ New Hope Class of 1968: 2 p.m. Missionary Baptist Church, The Surviving Twin Net- every fourth Saturday; Saturday, Feb. 8, Contact work: A comfort ministry North Miami Library. Info: Democratic Women’s Club of supporting twins/siblings in call 305-812-6263. Miami-Dade, 305-754-5317 or the loss of their loved ones. 305-218-078. Info: 305-504-4936 or vbtimp- The George Washington [email protected]. Carver Alumni Associa- Democratic Women's tion: 12:30 p.m. every third Club of Miami-Dade, meet- The deadline for the Lifestyle Wednesday; Community Cen- ings on 2nd Saturday of each Calendar is every Friday at 2 ter in Coconut Grove. Info: Call month: 9:30 - 11a.m. Citadel p.m. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FERBUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 BOOK REVIEW Women's movement should include Black women Whites sometimes forget to show alizing young Black girls and what she promises: an un- women. It means accepting comfortable truth, because up; gun violence is a real challenge. their unique beauty, with- it's necessary and because out politicizing hair or body she's kind, and laying out TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER white face." shape. This also, by the way, this information is a sort Miami Times Contributor "And when we act as al- extends to trans women of of kindness. The things she lies," she says, "feminists any color. points out are vital for peo- A sea of people. have to be willing to listen Feminism for all means ple who profess to be "fem- That's what you saw, over- to and respect those we that we ignore fear and mis- inists" to know, and while looking the crowd at the want to help." conceptions of "the hood." that may not be any fun, rally you attended. More That includes understand- It means that we must "un- neither is ignorance. Fingers people, perhaps, than you'd ing that guns have a lot to do teach the normalization of out of your ears, think of this ever seen in one place be- with feminism because poor violence against women." It book, maybe, as conscious- fore, all gathered together women and women of color demands that we confront ness-raising workshop plus for one ultimate cause. Or are "more likely to be vic- family and friends who hold personal intervention. were they? In the new book tims of gun violence." It in- racist ideals. It means sup- On the other hand, how- "Hood Feminism" by Mikki cludes knowing that hunger porting health measures for ever, Kendall paints white Kendall, look again: was that and homelessness are pain- women and their children. It women with a mile-wide, sea of people mostly white? ful realities for many Black means voting for the good 10-feet-tall brush of condem- Chances are, says Kendall, women, and that it doesn't of all women, and it requires nation, that may or may not if it was a women's event, help to make either seem that allies occasionally be fair. Yes, these are words many were. White feminists like they were the result of "stop, step back, and real- that white women need to "can lean in," but they some- "bad choices." ize they are still part of the hear... and yes, they're also times don't "show up when Respect means that vic- problem." somewhat overgeneralized. Black women" have differ- tims of abuse and sexual ha- In tackling "Hood Fem- Still, keep in mind that ent issues to deal with. Fem- rassment are not blamed for inism," there may come a this is a book to help, not to inism, she says, can't "for- their clothing, job or hair- time when a reader finds it censure, and even though get that a movement that style. It means never asking necessary to split the narra- it stings, you'll be glad you claims to be for all women" what they were drinking tive. read it. Find "Hood Femi- must "engage with the ob- when they were assaulted. It On one hand, author Mik- nism." It offers an ocean of stacles women who are not means the end of hypersexu- ki Kendall offers exactly thoughts to ponder.

Jazz brunch to benefit Florida Memorial University this year ry and jazz. Community for over 40 Plymouth church provides a gift for “Florida Memorial Uni- years, and who has helped versity is excited and grate- spearhead the event since its Dorian-affected Bahamian students ful to be the benefactors inception, says the brunch is Miami Times Staff Report been hard hit by the effects of this year’s Jazz Brunch,” an important part of the fab- of Dorian. said Cory Witherspoon, vice ric of our community. Bahamian students at Flor- Bahamians were early set- president of Advancement “It is such a great oppor- ida Memorial University af- tlers in Miami and helped at Florida Memorial Univer- tunity for the community to fected by 2019’s Hurricane build key landmarks in the sity. “We hope others in the enjoy some amazing music Dorian will benefit from city, including Viscaya. They South Florida community and each other, all for a great Historic Plymouth Congre- mostly settled in Coconut will join Plymouth Congre- cause,” Givens said. gational Church’s annual Grove, known today as West gational Church in their ef- Historic Plymouth Con- jazz brunch. Grove. forts to support our Bahami- gregational Church is locat- The church’s leadership “Plymouth is honored to an students.” ed at 3400 Devon Road, in said donations to its 2020 support Florida Memorial Henry Givens, a member Miami. Jazz Brunch will go to Flor- this year and we are grate- of the church who has been For more information, visit ida Memorial University’s ful for all that the school is active in the Coconut Grove plymouthmiami.org. Bahamian Relief Fund. In doing to help their students years past, the event ben- from the Bahamas in the ship. The annual event will efitted the United Negro wake of Dorian. Please join feature jazz vocalist Brenda College Fund, but this year us for worship and the Jazz Alfred and saxophonist Jesse Plymouth chose to focus its brunch,” said Plymouth Se- Jones, both award-winning fund-raising efforts on Flor- nior Pastor Al Bunis. musicians and prominent ida Memorial University in The 2020 Jazz Brunch will members of the South Flor- Miami Gardens, a histori- take place on Sunday, March ida jazz scene. cally Black university whose 15th in Davis Hall at 11 a.m. The brunch is in its ninth Bahamian students have – right after 10 a.m. wor- year celebrating Black histo-

Photo courtesy of World Redeye and Lazaro Llanes Victoria Rogers, Bahia Ramos, and Ira Hall

have been based on the crite- her art collection, was re- ria of race.” leased. Edited by Courtney PAMM Joyner, who also confessed J. Martin and published by CONTINUED FROM 1C to never having gone a two- Gregory R. Miller, the tome week period without visiting was the impetus for a travel- began when she was attend- a museum, provided a guid- ing exhibition of her and her ing Harvard Business School. ing principle for prospective husband’s collection, which At the time, noted curator art collectors: “Identify a is coming to PAMM in the Lowery Stokes Sims (the first need and address it.” Spring. Black curator at the Metro- Along the same vein, in an From April 24th through politan Museum of Art) gen- email to The Miami Times July 26th, the Perez Art Mu- tly insisted, “It was important Sirmans recommends that seum Miami will present the to promote African-American art collecting hopefuls, Joyner/Giuffrida 400-piece culture by collecting art.” “Look, look and then look art collection in an exhibition In addition to promoting some more. Familiarize your called “Solidarity and Soli- African-American culture eye and your mind with art.” tary: The Joyner/Giuffrida Joyner explained, she collects He also recommends hit- Collection.” The exhibition art to make a point about the ting the books! Some texts will include works by Sam intersection of race and the to check out, he said, are Gilliam and Charles Gaines, valuation of cultural product. Halima Taha’s “Collecting both of whom were under- “The whole point of the col- African American Art.” Dar- recognized in the general lection,” she said, “is to un- by English’s “How to See a art world but are now being derscore that race is a poor Work of Art in Total Dark- acknowledged not only for and arbitrary lens through ness,” or John Updike’s “Just the quality of their work but which to view art. The reason Looking.” also for teaching and men- we have a focus that looks In addition to the art itself toring many of the current on the surface like it focuses being shown in museums, generation of Black artists on ethnic background is be- galleries, and auctions, a who are shaking up the art cause these artists have ar- robust body of scholarship world. Gaines taught and bitrarily been excluded from around the work is vital. In mentored artists coming out real consideration from true 2016, “Four Generations: The of the Los Angeles area and integration into the canon. Joyner/Giuffrida Collection Gilliam, those coming out of The point is they shouldn’t of Abstract Art” cataloging the Washington, D.C. area. Education Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM faith & family SECTION D ‘Tolton: From Slave to Priest’

shows a hard journey Actor Jim Coleman Play about first Black priest in the US highlights current issues

ALEJANDRA MOLINA Tolton was sent to Chicago, where he Religion News Service helped oversee the construction of St. Monica’s Catholic Church, a Black parish. Actor Jim Coleman stood at the front of Known as "Father Gus," Tolton spent a dimly lit stage and recounted the joys much of his career seeking help for the and hardships of being a Black man of poor in his Black community. Catholic faith. In June 2019, Pope Francis officially As the star of the play "Tolton: From declared that Tolton "lived a life of heroic Slave to Priest," Coleman was portraying virtue," and the priest is now on the path the life of the Reverend Augustus Tolton, for sainthood. His cause for canonization the first known African American to serve was opened by the Archdiocese of Chicago as a Catholic priest in the United States. in 2010. The one-man multimedia performance, In Pasadena, the seats were filled for a presented by Saint Luke Productions, showing of "Tolton" at St. Andrew Catholic toured several parishes in the Archdiocese School on Feb. 12. Some cheered and of Los Angeles this month (Feb. 10-15), others cried as the play demonstrated how with a private showing on Feb. 18 at St. Tolton's faith helped him cope with the John’s Seminary in Camarillo. racism he encountered before he went to Tolton, born into a family of slaves in seminary. Missouri, escaped during the Civil War "People need to see that their spiritual with his mother and siblings and settled life can help give them the strength to in Illinois. His father had already escaped persevere in troubling times," said Edwina to join the Union army and his family later Clay, president of the Altadena/Pasadena learned of his death. Black Catholic Association, who said the In Illinois, Tolton, who had been baptized play was still relevant. in his former owners' Catholic faith, faced The Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which pushback from peers and parents while hosts Masses in about 40 languages, attending all-white Catholic parish schools, has been lauded for its diversity, but in according to Tolton's biography provided by its more than 80-year history, only one the Archdiocese of Chicago. U.S.-born black pastor has served in its Undeterred, Tolton pursued the priest- parishes. hood, studying in Italy after U.S. seminar- It's a problem that spills down to the ies refused to admit a black man. He was pews, Clay said. ordained at the age of 31 in 1886. "If young people don't see folks who In the play, Tolton refers to the U.S., as look like them, they don't have any aspira- “foreign land” where, after “living in free- tion to be like them," she said. dom for six years,” he returned on finish- Black Catholics have made up a stable ing seminary. SEE TOLTON 8D

Jim Coleman portrays Father Augustus Tolton in “Tolton: From Slave to Priest.”

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DOWNTOWN Jazz” ADMISSION: Free, for more Elizabeth Catlett: ‘The WHO: The Black Archives information call the North Future of Equality - A 35- History and Research Miami Public Library at, 305- Year Retrospective’ Exhibit Foundation of South Florida 891-5535. WHO: Presented by Miami- Inc. Dade Public Library System WHEN: Feb. 28 through ‘Jazz at MOCA’ and Dade County Alumnae March 1. WHO: Performance by Nicole Chapter Delta Sigma Theta WHERE: The Black Archives Yarling Sorority Inc. Historic Lyric Theater, 819 WHEN: Friday, Feb. 28, at 8 WHEN: Through March 31, NW Second Ave., Miami. p.m. Monday through Saturday WHAT: Jazz Festival Weekend WHERE: Museum of from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ADMISSION: For Contemporary Art North WHERE: 101 W. Flagler St., ticket information Miami, 770 NE 125th St., Miami. visit, https://www. Miami. ADMISSION: For ticket meltonmustafajazzfestival. WHAT: In honor of Black information contact, 305-375- com. History Month, the Museum 2665, or visit, https://www. of Contemporary Art North mdpls.org. MIAMI GARDENS Miami (MOCA) welcomes 7th Annual Black Heritage Nicole Yarling as part of Festival the monthly “Jazz at MOCA” MIRAMAR WHO: Miami-Dade series. “Black History Meets Commissioner Barbara J. ADMISSION: Free, tickets Reggae” Afro-Carib Jordan and City of Miami available at, http://bit. Festival Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert ly/2OGOQR2. WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 29 WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 29 from 6 to 11 p.m. from noon to 4 p.m. March for Education WHERE: Miramar WHERE: Betty T. Ferguson WHO: Hosted by Foundation of Amphitheater, 16801 Miramar Recreational Complex, the World. Sponsored by the Image courtesy of Creative Commons Parkway, Miramar. 3000 NW 199th St., Miami City of North Miami. Featuring: Father Augustus Tolton in 1887. WHAT: Festival celebrating Gardens. Steve Gallon III, Miami-Dade Black History Month and WHAT: Event featuring Schools Vice Chair. and inspiration from stories," draw African Americans into the Reggae Month musical entertainment, WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 29, Shaw said. "Our intent is to priesthood, Shaw said. There WHO: Presented by Vice vendors, food trucks, face from 8 a.m. to noon. inspire people to encourage can be pastoral plans, Shaw Mayor Alexandra P. Davis. painting, rock climbing and WHERE: Museum of TOLTON CONTINUED FROM 7D them to lift themselves up said, but “the people in the Music guests: Stonebwoy; more. Contemporary Art North when things get a little tough." pews don’t relate to that.” Julien Believe; Capleton; ADMISSION: Free, contact, Miami Plaza, 770 NE 125th 3% of U.S. Catholic member- Shaw said the play was in- As a sign of progress, Shaw Amara la Negra; Soné and 305-474-3011 for more St., Miami. ship for decades, with signifi- cluded in a pastoral plan that pointed to the Reverend Jef- more. information. WHAT: Learn more about cant numbers of African Amer- came out of a 2017 meeting frey Harvey, an African Ameri- ADMISSION: $10 parking educational and resource icans in dioceses in Brooklyn, of the National Black Catho- can Vincentian priest, who is fee benefiting Hurricane LITTLE HAITI programs in the community Los Angeles, San Bernardino lic Congress that addressed teaching homiletics — the art Dorian Fund. Visit, http://bit. 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Panel reveals mistrust

The Black narrative of mental health system is that therapists are trying to manipulate At Barbershop Speaks event, Tuskegee Jefferson Noel, below right, founder of Barbershop Speaks, Black culture. That’s welcomes participants and panelist to the Mental Health in the Experiment deception remembered. Black Community event at Topcuttaz 2 the Deuce on Feb. 20. because“ most thera- pists are white.”

—Jeff Rocker

TIFFANI KNOWLES Miami Times Contributor

Being a barber in the inner city, Mike Stevens has seen his clients go through the worst kind of pain and loss but have rarely sought help for their distress. At Barbershop Speaks, was the treatment and racism This was the premise of Lightbourne stood in the au- was the trauma.” the Barbershop Speaks event dience and challenged the One of the main channels hosted on Feb. 20 at the Top panelists about the relevance that civil rights leaders used Cuttaz 2 salon at 16363 NW of the Diagnostic and Statis- to disseminate their methods 57th Ave., in Miami Gardens. tical Manual of Mental Dis- was the church, but critics Barbershop Speaks is a orders (DSM) – the handbook have often criticized religion non-partisan initiative that used by health care profes- as an ineffectual tool to com- was created four years ago by in barbershop and beauty sa- years, Blacks have been skep- ed between 1932 and 1972 sionals in the U.S. bat mental illness in the Black community leader and Flori- lons,” said Noel. tical…’they are going to try to by the United States Public He argued that it is not rep- community. da Memorial University pro- At Top Cuttaz 2, five men- brainwash me, to manipulate Health Service to observe resentative of the Black expe- Florida Memorial Universi- fessor Jefferson Noel. tal health professionals each me’…now it’s different.” the natural progression of rience in the United States, ty student Douana Compere Last week, he partnered sat in barber’s swivel stools However, eventgoer and untreated syphilis. The Black telling the panelists that the attended the forum along with the campaign office of as they faced and engaged social worker Lionel Light- men in the study were only DSM-I and the DSM-II were with a few of her classmates Sen. Elizabeth Warren to with an intimate group of re- bourne disagrees that things told they were receiving free written between 1952 and and commented that, in her bring light to the issue of ceptive yet, at times, combat- are any different. health care from the federal 1966 and these manuals failed Haitian-American family, she mental health within the ive audience members about “You only have to go as far government. to recognize racism as a fac- is normally advised to “go Black community. mental health. as the Tuskegee Experiment,” Additionally, Black repre- tor in mental illness. pray and talk to Jesus” about “Her deputy community “The Black narrative is that said Lightbourne, who works sentation in mental health “These books were written any emotional issues she may organizing director of Black therapists are trying to ma- with Black males in Liberty practitioners is also a con- during the most trauma-driv- be experiencing. outreach believed Warren’s nipulate Black culture. That’s City. “You want Black people cern. en period in American histo- But panelist Conswello Da- mission of engaging in the because most therapists are to trust a practice that always Within the mental health ry…but who was administer- vis told audiences that she is community in important di- white,” said Jeff Rocker, the renders them the guinea pig.” profession in the U.S. today, ing the trauma and who was trained in a certain modali- alogue ran parallel with my panel moderator and a celeb- The Tuskegee Experiment only four percent of psychol- administering the treatment?” ty that can help one process vision for our conversations rity therapist in Miami. “For was a clinical study conduct- ogists are Black. said Lightbourne. “Civil rights SEE HEALTH 11D College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

FOR ROCKING THEIR SEASON,

MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETSPhotos courtesy of Miami-Dade County Miami Central High School Rockets received recognition for winning the State Foot- ball Championship in the 6A Class at the Miami-Dade County Commission Meeting Wednesday. Miami Central High School’s football team won their final game 62 to 27 RECOGNIZED against the Gators from Escambia High School. This year’s victory marked the sixth time this decade that the Central Rockets nab a state championship trophy. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3, 2020 Remembering Dr. Dazelle Simpson, pioneering Black doctor Miami Times Staff Report in 1995. sharing experiences during a Florida community. She and Dr. Dazelle Dean Simpson She was the first Black and Black History Month event. her husband were the first was the granddaughter of Dr. Dazelle Dean Simpson, first Black female to serve Simpson started practicing Blacks to become board Miami pioneer E. W. F. Stir- the first Black Board-certi- on the University of Miami medicine in 1953. She shared certified to practice surgery rup. She graduated valedic- fied pediatrician in Miami, Medical School Admissions that in her early years, many and pediatrics [respectively] torian from Carver High in has died. She was 95. Committee and vice chair of in the community were sur- in the State of Florida. Me- Coconut Grove. She was a From childhood, Dazelle Miami Children’s Hospital prised to encounter a wom- harry is one of the nation’s member of the Delta Sigma Simpson knew she wanted Board of Directors. an doctor. But for 40 years, oldest and largest histori- Theta Sorority. to become a doctor so she Dr. Nelson Adams, an OB/ she served Overtown and cally-Black academic health She died Feb. 9 at Mercy could help others. GYN in North Miami Beach, Liberty City. science centers dedicated to Hospital. Survivors include Dazelle Simpson cared and past president of the “We all have to realize that educating physicians, doc- her husband, Dr. George for countless tiny patients National Medical Associa- we’re advocates,” Simpson tors, researchers and health A. Simpson; sons: George at North Shore Medical tion, in 2017 recalled that Dr. said at the time. policy experts and is ranked A. Simpson Jr., Gregory D. Center’s Neonatal Intensive Simpson was his pediatri- Among many honors, among the top five produc- Simpson and Gary A. Simp- Care Unit. She was also the cian. They were at the Mail- Simpson was recognized by ers of primary care physi- son; two grandchildren, five first Black physician to prac- man Center for Child De- Meharry Medical College cians. And it is the place great grandchildren and a tice medicine at North Shore velopment at the University alumni who paid tribute where the Simpsons perfect- host of other relatives and Medical Center. She retired of Miami, where they were Dr. Dazelle Dean Simpson to her service to the South ed their craft. friends. Services were held. Barbara B. Smith, model turned lifestyle guru, dead at age 70 Associated Press the second Black model to be a day. on the cover of Mademoiselle In 2018, Gasby revealed that Model, restaurateur and magazine, after Joli Jones in he was in a relationship with lifestyle guru Barbara “B.” 1969. another woman while caring Smith has died at her Long Some described Smith as for his ailing wife, leading to Island home, her family an- a “black Martha Stewart,” harsh criticism from some nounced in a statement on so- a comparison she said she of her fans. He fired back at cial media. She was 70. didn’t mind though she be- critics with a Facebook post Smith died Saturday eve- lieved the two lifestyle ma- about the pain of living with ning after battling early onset vens were quite different. Alzheimer’s in the family. “I Alzheimer’s disease, which “Martha Stewart has pre- love my wife but I can’t let her she was diagnosed with in sented herself doing the take away my life,” he wrote. 2013. She and her husband, things domestics and Afri- The couple co-authored a Dan Gasby, raised awareness can Americans have done book, “Before I Forget: Love, of the disease, and particu- for years,” she said in a 1997 Hope, Help, and Acceptance larly its impacts on the Af- interview with New York in Our fight Against Alzhei- rican-American community, magazine. “We were always mer’s,” and have partnered following her diagnosis. expected to redo the chairs with the Brain Health Regis- “Heaven is shining even and use everything in the gar- try. brighter now that it is graced den. This is the legacy that I Smith, a native of Pennsyl- with B.’s dazzling and unfor- was left. Martha just got there vania, began her career as a gettable smile,” Gasby said in first.” fashion model in Pittsburgh a lengthy Facebook post hon- In the same interview, Gas- and went on to serve as a oring her life. by said, “Martha is perfection spokeswoman for Verizon, Smith wrote three cook- and Barbara is passion.” Colgate, Palmolive Oxy and books, founded three success- Smith began suffering from McCormick’s Lawry season- ful restaurants and launched memory problems years be- ings. She hosted the national- a nationally syndicated tele- fore her diagnosis. She once ly syndicated television show vision show and a magazine. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File froze for several seconds “B. Smith with Style” for near- Her successful home prod- In this Jan. 14, 2012 file photo, former model and restaurateur B. Smith arrives while being interviewed on ly a decade, which aired on ucts line was the first from a the “Today Show,” prompting NBC stations. black woman to be sold at a at the BET Honors red carpet in the Warner Theatre in Washington. Smith died a doctor’s visit that led to her Smith is survived by Gasby, nationwide retailer when it Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at her Long Island, New York, home, after battling early diagnosis. A few months later, whom she married in 1992, debuted in 2001 at Bed Bath & onset Alzheimer's disease, according to a family statement on social media. She she wandered away and was and her stepdaughter Dana Beyond. In 1976, she became was 70. missing in New York City for Gasby.

white schools do,” he said. An advocate for mental “It happens time and time health programs, Jacobs told HEALTH again where my students The Miami Times that War- CONTINUED FROM 9D will see something wild that ren worked to prevent bud- night and you’ll still expect get cuts to the Mental Health trauma and that religious them to do classwork in the Block Grant and secured an workers and pastors are often morning. It’s not going to additional $160 million for not trained in these methods. happen.” the program. She also urged “By working with me, you Hill’s comments prompted appropriators to designate will learn that when you en- Rodney Jacobs, the assistant $1 billion to mental health counter this issue again, you director for the city of Mi- programs through the Sub- can use these tools to help ami Civilian Investigative stance Abuse and Mental yourself,” she said. Panel against abusive police Health Administration. But Lightbourne explained practices, to chime in about While policy is one way that religion is one thing that why supporting an Elizabeth to attack the problem, Ste- the Black community has Warren 2020 presidential vens said that he is looking that is a benefit. campaign is important. at more practical ways to get “Most mental health pro- “Mental health is expen- help for his Top Cuttaz cli- fessionals speak from a defi- sive. Worrying about making ents. cit rather than an asset when rent, finding a job, paying for “I’ve been thinking about describing our spirituality… life-saving medication, or the idea of having iPad sta- we have yet to take our spir- feeding your kids are huge tions here where men and ituality and turn it into a Miami Beach, I observed said Rocker. shared with audiences the stressors and by the time women can come in and can strategy,” he said. people engaging in illegal While schools often have grim realities of working as families get to the bottom of talk to a therapist virtually or While church may serve to activities, drug dealing, act- counselors and psycholo- a high school history teacher the list, that dollar has been even allow them to be seen buttress the Black commu- ing reckless, getting girls gists on staff, it can be four in a predominantly minori- stretched too far,” he said. by a virtual doctor,” he said. nity, the panelists pointed pregnant at a very young age counselors for 1,500 stu- ty school in Miami-Dade “At the polls, you should “The history of the barber out that the school system and they never had any one dents at schools of color, County. make sure you look at pol- is that our chair served as can often worsen trauma in to share their emotions and which means quality care is “Black schools just don’t iticians who can improve a place to receive healing… Black students. thoughts with…at least, no highly unlikely, said Rocker. have the resources to take schools and make healthcare that’s what the red, white “Growing up in North one who looked like them,” Justin Hill, fellow panelist, care of our kids the way that affordable.” and blue pole represents.” CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Eric S. George Wright and Young Hadley Davis - MLK Range-Coconut Grove In Memoriam Happy Birthday TRELLANY GRIFFIN, 63, JUANITA HORNE LESTER, PRINCESS HEAVEN ANN DE’MARIUS COLLIER, 21, In loving memory of, In loving memory of, died February died February 80, retired, LUCAS, died 21. Service 11 19. Survivors: died February February 6 a.m., Thursday mother, Tara 23 at Jackson at Jackson at Ebenezer Tucker; father, Hospital North. Memorial Baptist Church, Marcus Collier; Service 11 a.m., Hospital. Hallandale. daughter, Saturday at St. Graveside Passion Collier; Mark Missionary Service 1 brothers, Baptist Church. p.m., Friday MELVIN KEEL, 82, died Demarus Collier, Marquis at Graceland North Memorial February 17. Collier II, and David Tucker; EDWARD CLARK, 74, retired Park, Coral Gables. Service 11 a.m., sisters, Ahdonis Collier and taxi driver, Friday in the Zekira Monroe. Service 1 p.m., died February BARBARA BAIN JORDAN, chapel. Saturday at Jordan Grove 19 at Jackson 68, licensed Baptist Church. Memorial funeral director Hospital. for Bain/Range CLARENCE TURNER, 80, Service 2 p.m., Funeral Homes, died February Friday in the died February DENNIS MCCULLUM, 45, 19 at home. repose room. 22 at home. died February Survivors MRS. DORZELL EDWARD G. COLLIER III He's survived by MATTHEWS AKA MONEY MAN 15. Service 10 ANTOINE GREER, 44, include daughters: Ericka his wife, Karen; 05/28/1928 - 02/29/1992 02/27/1972 - 11/28/2019 a.m., Saturday at former wife and transit driver, Caldwell-Clinch (Stacy), Calvary Chapel, died February Andrea A. Jordan and Courtney life-long friend, Mother Dearest, From mother, Bobbie Ft Lauderdale. 16 at Jackson Jordan Wright (Rashard); Rennette; Its been twenty-eight years Destine; sister, Alberta South. Private sisters: Millicent Bain, Andrea daughters, Renee Polite, since you was call home to (Tommy) Williams; daughter, Brenda "Pokey" McNeill Service. Bain Connor, Patricia Bain and Nina McCray (Kermit); be with the Lord. Your life Erica Collier; granddaughter, (Anthony), Marvina “Vina” was a blessing. Your memo- Tim’Niyah Bostic; aunts, JOHNNY LEE ROBINSON, Turner-Hinckson (Kevin), five grandchildren, and a host 90, died of other relatives and friends. ry a treasure. You are loved uncles, cousins and friends. Tippie Neff (David) and sons, beyond words and missed We love you. February 13. MARGARET BROCKTON, Viewing 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Naim "Al" and Jamil "Shane"; beyond measure. Service 10 a.m., 89, caretaker, March 4 at Greater St. Paul sister, Jean Turner. Service From your loving family; Saturday in the died February A.M.E. Church. Service 11 7 p.m., today at Bethel Baptist sister, Elnora; children, chapel. 18 at Miami a.m., Wednesday, March 4 Richmond Heights. Mattie, Charles and Janice. Jordan well known Jewish Home. at Sweet Home Missionary Coconut Grove RANDOLPH IGLUS, Service 10 Baptist Church, Perrine. a.m., Saturday funeral director dies 63, medical In Memoriam RONALD TYRONE ROLLE, adviser, died at Mt. Vernon Grace 22, died February 20 at Missionary In loving memory of, February 17. University of Baptist Church. JOY S. JACKSON, 40, Service 2 p.m., Miami Hospital. treasurer, died Saturday at February 19. Survivors Hadley Davis - Ward Chapel include, Public Visitation AME Church, daughter, Miami Gardens 6:30 p.m.-8 Hallandale. p.m., Friday Ranece Brown; brothers, Willie , MARCIA SHARON BINNS at Christian James, Jr, Ralph Iglus, and 62, died Fellowship James Perkins; sisters, Ann November 1, Worship Center. Richardson Jefferson, Thelma Williams, 2019 at home. Service 11 a.m., Saturday at ROSALIND F. PICKENS. Angelia Iglus, and Lolita Iglus. Memorial Fountain of New Life Church. Service 10:30 Service 12 p.m., Thursday Service 12 p.m., a.m., Saturday at Greater Love Full Gospel Saturday in the DAN MILTON MOORE, 90, Church. chapel. at Hope Church power plant of Christ, supervisor, died BETTY MCCARTIA, 62, died 1800 North ARRIE GENEVA February 18. BARBARA B. JORDAN February 16. Services were , State Road 7, MARSHALL Service 11 a.m., 71, retired, died Hollywood, FL Thursday in the The gift of life on this side of February 16 at 33021. chapel. DONALD E. WOODS Heaven is just for a season. Gregg L. Mason Palm Gardens. “STICMAN” Barbara B. Jordan made her Service 1 p.m., NADINE DAVIS FRANK, ANTHONY LEON 01/04/1975 - 02/25/2019 transition home on February Saturday at 84, homemaker, JOHNSON, 42, 22. Her life, her legacy and Upper Room Manker died February construction Beloved Son, it’s been one her service to the Coconut Ministries of 21 at North worker, died SYLVESTER SMITH, 70, long painful year without you Grove and surrounding com- Miami Gardens. Shore Medical February 17. handyman, died here munities will live on through Center. Service Survivors February 12 at Etched in our hearts you us. , 62, 1 p.m., Saturday include: mother, LINDA SUE ABNER Jackson Health are near and dear Barbara was the the daugh- cosmetologist, at New Hope Rene` Coats; Medical Center. Your precious memories a ter of the Late Victor J. Bain died February Baptist Church. father, Anthony Service 11 treasure and Helen H. Bain — both 20 at Abbott Brooks; son, Anthony Leon a.m., Saturday You were and still are so well known in the Coconut Northwestern FLORABELL DANSEY, Johnson, Jr; daughters, Akiya at Mt. Olivette loved and missed beyond Grove Community. Inheriting Hospital 77, retired and Aaliyah Johnson; brothers Missionary measure her father’s love for the fu- Minneapolis. housekeeper, and sister; fiancé, Latavia Baptist Church. Forever Loved, neral service, Barbara was a Service 11 died February Lurry; other relatives. Services Never Forgotten licensed funeral director and a.m., Saturday were held. SAMUEL DAVID BROWN, Your Loving Family embalmer for 48 years. She 14 at Jackson at Pentecostal Tabernacle Memorial JR., 78, groundkeeper, died worked as the license funer- International. February 19 at Jackson Health Hospital. IRENE RIVERS HART, al director in charge at Bain Medical Center. Service 12 Service 2 p.m., 90, retired Range Funeral Home. merchandise LASCELLES HURBERT p.m., Saturday in the chapel. GONE BUT NOT Barbara was affiliated with Saturday at Jordan Grove , assistant, MESSAM many organizations such Missionary Baptist Church. 80, retired, Montgomery FORGOTTEN? as The National Funeral Di- died February Range Ward Corporate rectors Association, Inc., a KENYATTA NADIR 13 at home. Office, died CONSTANCE E. TURNER, Have you forgotten so Past President of The Flor- RUFFIN, 43, Service 11 a.m., February 15. 80, retired ida Morticians Association electrician, Saturday at New soon about your Survivors include: nieces, judicial (FMA), Inc., President of The died February Life Worship departed loved one? Debra Moore, Beverly Bailey assistant for Coconut Grove Negro Wom- 18. Service 1 Center. and L. Michelle Aristide; other State of Florida, Keep them in your en’s Club, Inc., The Helen B. p.m., Saturday cousins, nieces, nephews died February memory with an in Bentley Center Board of Di- at 93rd Street , and other relatives. Viewing ESTELLA R. FERGUSON 22. Survivors rectors, The MLK Ecumenical Community 76, teacher, died memoriam or a happy 3-9 p.m., family hour 5-8 include her Network; and the Protem of Baptist Church. February 23 at p.m., Friday. Service 11 a.m., daughter, Kimberly Turner; birthday remembrances the Steward Board of her be- University Of Saturday at Greater Bethel niece, Katrina Witherspoon; in our obituary section. loved Greater St. Paul AME Miami Hospital. ALBERTA LOVE SPARKS, AME Church. Entombment: brother, Freddie Holden; and Church. Service 10 a.m., 87, retired Caballero Rivero Dade North. a host of other relatives and Homegoing Celebration 11 Friday at Bible teacher, Miami- friends. Viewing 4-7 p.m., 305-694-6210 a.m., Wednesday, March 4 at Baptist Church Dade County Thursday in the chapel. The Miami Times Sweet Home Baptist Church. Public Schools M.A. Hall Service 10:30 a.m., Friday died February CATHERINE B. MACKEY, Hall Ferguson Hewitt at Holy Redeemer Catholic 24. Survivors 80, ward clerk, Church. In Memoriam include her died February KATIE LANE, 97, died Feb- husband, Louis Sparks; 17. Service 10 ruary 14. Ser- In loving memory of, daughters, Debra (Rick) a.m., Saturday vice 11 a.m., Thomas, Kathy Harris, and at New Birth Thursday in the Maria (Eldred) McCoy; son, Cathedral chapel. Louis (Keisha) Sparks, of Faith II; sister, Gwendolyn International. (Rollie) Kimbrough; eight grandchildren, five great JAMES E. GERALD, 67, grandchildren and other maintenance RODNEY POLLOCK, 53, relatives. Viewing 6-8 p.m., worker, died postal worker, Friday at St. James AME February 11. died February Church, Miami, FL. Service 10 Service 11 a.m., 19. Service 11 a.m., Saturday at the church. Saturday at First a.m., Saturday Baptist Church at Hialeah Tem- Bunch Park. ple C.O.G.I.C. Mitchell L. C. STUBBS, 79, retired, RODNEY N. KEATON, 41, died February Obituaries are died February 5 BRENDA J. DANIELS 10 at Victoria in Orlando, FL. 02/09/1957 - 03/03/2016 Rehab. Service due 4:30 p.m., Service 2 p.m., 10 a.m., Saturday at Deeply loved. Saturday in the Tuesday Second Canaan 305-694-6210 Deeply missed. chapel. Missionary Bap- Love always, your family. 305-694-6210 tist Church.