Volume 97 Number 41 | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 | MiamiTimesOnline.com | Ninety-Three Cents

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross funds Miami Gardens Food Relief Program.

PENNY DICKERSON [email protected]

ood scarcity and job loss in the city of Miami Gardens is being aggressively addressed through a multi-million dollar partnership announced May 26 and funded by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins Foundation. The Miami Dolphins Food Relief Program is scheduled to launch June 1 and will pro- videF a minimum of 1,000 meals to families in need through a voucher system — Monday thru Friday out of Hard Rock Stadium. The initiative is expected to last one year, and meals will be prepared by Centerplate, the team’s food, beverage and retail partner.

Photo: The Miami Dolphins On Sundays, the Dol- worldwide for a potential The Miami Dolphins Food Relief Program is scheduled to launch June 1 and will phins will partner with the $4 million total impact. faith-based community The economic toll of provide a minimum of 1,000 meals to families in need through a voucher system including area churches, the COVID-19 pandemic — Monday thru Friday, out of Hard Rock Stadium. The initiative is expected to last local leadership, and created a food crisis that one year, and meals will be prepared by Centerplate, the team’s food, beverage community groups to spared no socioeconomic and retail partner. purchase food from local class level. From unem- restaurants to provide a ployment to the sudden minimum of 1,000 meals transition of households We are committed to com- each Sunday that will be with children home from distributed to those deal- school during the day and bating food insecurity and ing with food insecurity. Gilbert the emergent needs of Mi- helping to provide consistent Ross and the organiza- ami-Dade County’s elderly employment as the first step in rebuilding tion will invest $2 million in the Mi- and most vulnerable population, ami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief everyone was financially affected. For our community, starting in Miami Gar- Program and will campaign to raise many, pride morphed into humility dens.” an additional $1 million by matching and forced them to pursue drive-thru, all dollars raised by the South Florida food give-aways. Now, the Food Relief —Stephen Ross, owner community and Miami Dolphins fans SEE MEAL 4A “ Miami Dolphins Foundation

Memorial Day weekend draws both crowds and crime From gun fire on Daytona beach to KMOV-TV reported. In Daytona Beach, Flori- packed Midwest bars and no Disney da, gunfire erupted Saturday night along a beachside road CURT ANDERSON and Florida’s Gulf Coast, the where more than 200 people BRIAN MAHONEY crowds were so big that au- had gathered and were seen Associated Press thorities took the extraordi- partying and dancing despite nary step of closing parking the restrictions. Several peo- ST. PETERSBURG — The lots because they were full. ple were wounded and taken Memorial Day weekend On the Sunday talk shows, to the hospital, authorities marking the unofficial start of Dr. Deborah Birx, coordina- said. summer in the U.S. meant big tor of the White House coro- “We got slammed. Disney crowds at beaches and warn- navirus task force, said she is closed, Universal is closed. ings from authorities Sunday was “very concerned” about Everything is closed so where about people disregarding the scenes of people crowding to- did everybody come with coronavirus social-distancing gether over the weekend. the first warm day with 50% rules and risking a resurgence “We really want to be clear opening? Everybody came of the scourge that has killed all the time that social dis- to the beach,” Volusia Coun- nearly 100,000 Americans. tancing is absolutely critical. ty Sheriff Mike Chitwood Meanwhile, the White And if you can’t social dis- said at a Sunday news con- House announced a ban on tance and you’re outside, you ference, referring to crowds travel to the U.S. from Brazil, must wear a mask,” she said in the Daytona Beach area. which has been hard hit by on ABC’s “This Week.” But officials in California the pandemic. In Missouri, people packed said most people were cover- Sheriff’s deputies and beach bars and restaurants at the Photo: Jason Lee/AP ing their faces and keep their patrols tried to make sure Lake of the Ozarks, a vacation A couple stroll Myrtle Beach, SC representing freedoms many Americans exhibit- distance even as they ven- people kept their distance spot popular with Chicago- ed over Memorial Day weekend, many without wearing masks to protect them from tured to beaches and parks. from others as they soaked ans, over the weekend. One transmitting or being infected by the coronavirus. Bans have been placed on travel Many Southern California up the rays on the sand and video showed a crammed beaches were open only for at parks and other recreation pool where vacationers from Brazil to the U.S. and President Trump played golf for the second day in a row swimming, running and oth- sites around the country. lounged close together with- while reports emerged that the U.S. is on track to surpass 100,000 coronavirus er activities. Sunbathing and In the Tampa area along out masks, St. Louis station deaths in the next few days. SEE CROWDS 4A

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SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 no person, the Black Press strives to There were 4623 incarcerated people over 65 in GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritius help every person in the firm belief that GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone federal prisons during the first week of May. Un- is held back. RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman til May 12, Paul Manafort, Mr. Trump’s one-time campaign manager, was one of them. The 71-year- old petitioned the court for release to home con- finement because of his age, heart condition, and “fear of coro- Obama lives deep inside Trump's head navirus.” Yet the federal correctional institution that housed Manafort had no coronavirus cases, and Manafort had served CHARLES M. BLOW, columnist, The New York Times fewer than two years of his more than seven-year sentence. Re- Trump’s run for president direct result of Trump’s failed cently developed federal guidelines suggest at-home confine- was in part triggered by his policies. ment for those at risk who have served more than half of their enmity for Obama, his desire Trump has tried for months sentence or have less than eighteen months of jail time left to to one-up him, and he has per- to do what he has always done: serve. Manafort meets none of these criteria, but he apparently formed his presidency as a invent an alternate reality, lie, had enough high-priced lawyers to push his case aggressively. singularly focused attempt at blame and brag, deny respon- I’m not as outraged at Manafort’s early release as I am dis- Obama erasure, dismantling sibility and claim victory. But turbed about the other 4622 elderly inmates, most who lack the what he can of what Obama that simply doesn’t work as resources and access that Manafort had. Nearly forty percent built and undoing policies well when the coronavirus of those incarcerated in federal prisons are African American, Obama instituted. has claimed more American many serving very long sentences for drug-related crimes. Obama is everything that lives in a few months than Many have some of the same underlying medical conditions Trump is not: intellectual, ar- the Vietnam War claimed in a and “fear of coronavirus” that Manafort had. How many of ticulate, adroit, contemplative decade. It doesn’t work when them will get an early release and the relative luxury of home and cool. He also happens to tens of millions of Americans confinement? The treatment of a wealthy, older white man and be a black man. The fact that are out of work and the econ- a poor, older Black man is vastly different. he could not only ascend to omy is teetering on a depres- Credit: Bing Guan/Reuters Prisons are a breeding ground for the coronavirus. Prisons the height of power but also sion. Former President Barack Obama delivering a virtu- are overcrowded with social distancing an impossibility since the heights of celebrity and So, Trump is reaching past an average cell, about five feet by five, does not allow six feet of adoration vexed Trump. al commencement address to millions of high school Joe Biden in his basement Trump set about to demon- for an opponent who evokes distancing. Recent studies show that the COVID-19 germs from seniors on Saturday. strate that none of that mat- a more visceral disdain from a loud conversation or a cough linger for minutes, sufficient tered, none of it could super- tioned Obama’s birth and his black man. his base: Obama. time to infect another person. The notorious Riker’s Island sede the talents of a confident heritage, his abilities and ed- These voters chose the op- He has cooked up an prison has eight times the COVID-19 infection rate of the New counterfeit. He convinced ucational pedigree. He ques- posite of Obama, they chose Obamagate conspiracy, claim- York City rate. Infection is not a possibility, but a near-certain- himself that Obama was the tioned his leadership and his the moral and intellectu- ing that the former president ty. Prison infections are so widespread that some activists de- convenient recipient of affir- work ethic. Trump knew the al antithesis, someone who committed “the biggest politi- scribe them as “death camps.” mative action adulation from terrible legions of flaws he could arrest the advance that cal crime in American history, Older people don’t commit violent crimes (although they a world thirsty for racial rec- possessed and was incredu- Obama represented: an ascen- by far!” commit financial crimes and perjury). Releasing those over ompense, an assuaging of lous that this black man could sion of multicultural power Of course, there are 65 who were convicted of drug crimes and other nonviolent white guilt. be devoid of any. and a coming erasure of white no crimes other than the crimes saves money and has little social cost. But incarceration Trump has held this view So, he feverishly searched advantage and the dominance ones Trump himself has com- is an economic driver for some communities. Federal prisons well before anyone heard the for error, sometimes invent- of white culture, all of which mitted. But, this is a familiar employ tens of thousands of people. In some isolated commu- name Barack Obama. In 1989, ing it, moreover projecting his establishment forces had ei- territory for Trump, projec- nities, these prisons are a significant source of employment. Trump said in an NBC News own error onto Obama. ther allowed or encouraged. tion and deflection. By using Releasing prisoners early may cause layoffs. Is this why we in- interview, “A well-educated Obama became Trump’s foil Trump was elected to re- sleight of hand to turn the sist on keeping so many people locked up for such long peri- black has a tremendous ad- for personal reasons of racial store the cultural narrative of focus to Obama on a phony ods? vantage over a well-educated and cultural insecurity. But the primacy of whiteness. scandal, he hopes to make Now, with the colos- Parole was eliminated in federal prison in the mid-1980s, al- white, in terms of the job mar- Trump’s view of him perfectly people look away from the aligned with a larger phenom- sal disaster of his Covid-19 lowing “good behavior ” only after 85 percent of a sentence has ket.” Trump went so far as to mountain of dead bodies on say that “I’ve said on occasion, enon: A significant swath of response threatening his which he is now perched. been served. But Manafort, citing “fear of coronavirus,” ended even about myself, if I was white America grated at the re-election prospects, Trump Trump is trying to make up serving less than a quarter of his sentence. Can an old Black starting off today I would love uppityness of this black man is attempting to draft Obama Obama his Willie Horton, the man get the Manafort treatment and serve the rest of his sen- to be a well-educated black who would set the tone for once again as his primary op- black criminal George Bush tence in a cushy condo in Northern Virginia? Manafort had a because I really believe they how Americans should be- ponent. successfully used as a racial lot less to fear, at his minimum-security prison, than a Black do have an actual advantage have, and his black wife who No president would have cudgel in his race against Mi- inmate might. today.” would lecture them about wanted this pandemic to hap- chael Dukakis in 1988. Trump Other countries have reacted to coronavirus crowding by re- This was not a compliment. what to eat. pen on their watch. There believes that there is a seesaw leasing inmates in the tens of thousands. According to David Trump adheres to the theory Obama wasn’t on the bal- would be death and suffer- mechanism to his political Anderson of the International Legal Foundation, Iran released of unearned black privileges lot in 2016, but in a way he ing regardless. But, it is hard fortunes: If he can drag some- more than half of its prisoners – 100,000 of 189,000. Palestine is at the expense of white effort, was. Trump wasn’t only run- to imagine another president one down, it will lift him up. holding emergency court sessions to allow inmates to petition that there is a hand-me-out ning against Hillary Clinton handling the situation as For now, that person is for release. Other countries seem to understand that COVID-19 meritocracy specifically for — whom conservatives re- poorly as Trump has, which Obama, the man who lives in and crowding don’t work and are releasing prisoners. black people, a form of cultur- vile, whom Vladimir Putin has led to far more death and Trump’s head, who stalks his Meanwhile, our country, in Anderson’s words, is “addicted to al welfare. reviles, whom the patriarchy suffering than was necessary. dreams, the countervailing punishment.” In keeping nonviolent inmates incarcerated, we This made Obama an early reviles — he was also running Where we are with this virus symbol to Trump’s deficien- are “prioritizing punishment over public health.” The inmates target for Trump. He ques- against the black shadow of a was not inevitable. It is the cies. aren’t the only ones at risk. Correctional officers, lawyers, and visiting family members are also vulnerable. We are so com- mitted to getting a “pound of flesh” from those incarcerated that we refuse to consider the high costs of incarceration. Joe Biden undermines Black Americans Consider the case of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpat- PARIS DENNARD, Republican National Committee rick. Convicted of perjury, obstruction of justice, and other crimes, Kilpatrick was sentenced to 28 years for his crimes. A bigot is defined as “a per- Conference, founded by Dr. solve to get things done for can look at the record of Don- He is not scheduled to be released until 2037! While Kilpat- son who is intolerant toward King, and still knowing my the Black Community. I have ald Trump on the issue of rick certainly deserved to be convicted, a 28-year sentence is those holding different opin- history, I am a Black man vot- worked most of my adult life Criminal Justice Reform and excessive. Recently an inmate at his Oakdale, Louisiana prison ions.” By that definition, For- ing Trump. advocating, promoting, and see the thousands of people died from the coronavirus. I’m sure Kilpatrick is as frightened mer Vice President Joe Biden Try as they might, the one defending my community in- who went home because of his of the coronavirus as Manafort is. He is not likely to be allowed is a bigot. thing Joe Biden and his liberal side the Republican party at bold advocacy of the First Step At the end of a recent in- friends can’t take away, define, all levels and have seen many Act righting Biden’s wrongs in home confinement. terview on the very popular or critique is my Blackness results. However, I have seen just under four years. Unless there is intervention, Kilpatrick will be eligible for radio show, “The Breakfast because I am voting for Don- the most results for my com- In 2012, Joe Biden told a pre- Social Security before he is released! What is the purpose of Club,” Joe Biden said, “If you ald Trump. munity under the Trump Ad- dominately Black audience in such a long sentence? How much does it cost to incarcerate have a problem figuring out In 2016, President Trump ministration. Virginia, “They’re gonna put someone for 28 years? Is it worth it? whether you’re for me or looked at the conditions and Joe Biden asked The Break- y’all back in chains,” referring The coronavirus magnified our nation’s inequality. Manafort Trump, then you ain’t Black.” statistics of many predomi- fast Club audience to look to Republicans. is out after less than two years’ incarceration. Thousands who For a man who claims to nantly Black cities in Ameri- at his record. That was not Joe Biden can’t accept that are old and poor remain incarcerated and vulnerable to coro- have graduated with honors ca and saw that despite being a gaffe, he was serious. For the Republican Party has his- navirus. Our criminal injustice system is in dire need of reform. from so many elite schools, led by Liberal lawmakers, 44 years Joe Biden has been torically been and currently is and is married to an educator, our communities were faced either MIA or on the wrong the party of freedom, and op- it is surprising that he would with high crime, high unem- side of history when it comes portunities for everyone, es- say “You ain’t Black.” Maybe ployment, and poor public to fighting for the Black Com- pecially the Black community. that is how he speaks on a schools. Real estate values munity. Let’s start with his re- We have a Republican Presi- CARTOONCORNER regular basis, or maybe that is were down and there were cord on justice. We all know dent and candidate in Donald how he speaks when talking not as many opportunities to Joe Biden was the architect of Trump, and an entire party to Black people. advance as there should have the infamous 1994 Crime Bill that believes in school choice. The last thing that any free- been. He asked us to trust that literally locked up thou- We believe giving all par- thinking, civically engaged him, listen to his plans and sands of men that look just ents the ability to place their Black person needs in 2020, is vote Donald J. Trump because like me. Biden was proud children in better perform- a 77-year-old white man from at that point he said: “What do of his record on mass incar- ing schools no matter your Delaware “whitesplaining” you have to lose?” ceration of Black men that socio-economic background, Blackness to us. In response to Joe Biden’s destroyed communities, dis- color and zip code is the right I was born Black, still live bigoted comment, Charlem- mantled families and stifled thing to do. But Joe Biden only the Black experience as a agne tha God said, “It don’t black wealth for generations. sees color and class saying, Black man in America every have nothing to do with How many strikes do we “poor kids are just as smart as single day. My family comes Trump, it has to do with the give Joe Biden until we say white kids.” from the South, and we have fact I want something for my enough is enough, you are The media needs to stop experienced discrimination, community.” At the end of the out? Out of touch, out of the calling these statements gaffe​ ​ racism, bigotry, and survived day that is exactly what the mainstream, outside what s​ because they are not. Call Jim Crow. My Papa was a Black vote is about in 2020, Black Americans need in them dog whistles, call them proud member of the South- our community. Identifying leadership. bigoted, call them offensive, ern Christian Leadership who has the record and re- Thankfully, Black people call them racist. ​ The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 ARCHITECTS OF THE NEW NORMAL Mayor Oliver Gilbert and Angela Robinson implore the Class of 2020 graduates to “change the world.”

PENNY DICKERSON any graduate will for archive. and our economy has changed. Hindu. We are West Coast [email protected] Our healthcare system has and East Coast. And Blue col- MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT changed. Our hope in govern- lar and white collar. We got so Mayor of Miami Gardens “When you arrived at Flor- ment has changed. Our faith much stuff keeping us from Oliver Gilbert is a proud grad- ida agricultural and mechan- in humanity has changed. Our serving each other and lov- uate of Florida Agricultural ical university, you came ex- entire way of life has changed. ing each other. But, you. You and Mechanical University pecting a college education. Food banks are low, and job- don’t. You’ve got a blank can- (FAMU) and a testament that What you received were life lessness is high. Use your edu- vas. Use it to create a way to leaders bred on the HBCU lessons in perseverance on cation for ways to fix it. People bring us together. I wish you yard are distinct. It is on the how to get through, overcome are sick. Nurses, pharmacists, the courage of Colin Kaeper- highest of seven hills in Tal- and succeed. We are Rattlers. psychologists, social workers, nick. And generosity of Tyler lahassee where Rattlers strike This is an interesting time to thank you for volunteering to Perry. The grace of Barack and success follows for those complete your formal educa- go to the front lines. People Obama. The long suffering of who complete studies and tion because so many things are depressed. How do we Nelson Mandela. celebrate by throwing cere- have changed. So many things lift them up? How do we lift But don’t stop there. Be monial caps mid-air. But this are in flux. Please know that up a nation? Come on, actors, more than even them. Re- year graduation was differ- while our world is different, singers, musicians, writers, member your canvas is blank. ent. Some would say a bust. your abilities and competen- This is the first class Please know that dancers, art has been lifting Paint. Paint with your gift. Social distancing mandates cies are transcendent. You in centuries where while our world is up nations for centuries. We Your degree is just a piece stemming from COVID-19 are built for this moment. The you must create your different, your abilities need your voice now more of paper if not coupled with challenged traditions, but the hills that you’ve climbed have than ever. your gift. But when you marry thoughtfulness of humanitari- prepared you for the moun- own path. You must and competencies are Everything is breaking your training to your gift, you ans like LeBron James and For- tains that you will scale. The think“ outside of the transcendent.“ You down. We need better infra- might just run into your pur- mer President Barack Obama burdens that you’ve born have box. You have to. are built for this mo- structure, cures for diseases, pose. Use your gift to feed the sent a resonant message to the prepared you for the weight We’re in the middle of ment. The hills that better equipment, and more. hungry in this country. Use Class of 2020 — you are spe- that you will carry. These mo- Come on, engineers, scientists, it to close the gap on income cial. ments, these times, while try- a pandemic… I wish you’ve climbed have mathematicians. We need you. disparities and health care for Angela Robinson is not ing, are not your master. You you the courage of prepared you for the We need leadership. Come on, the least among us. You are an elected-official. Her only have been chiseled from a leg- Colin Kaepernick, gen- mountains that you lawyers, SBI, politicians, theo- our hope. Take up your blank agenda for the next generation acy and your spirit is indomi- erosity of Tyler Perry. will scale. logians. We need a fair assess- slate, and draw a picture of is to impart hope and offer table, so rise and go forth and ment of the news. Where are hope in this very fragile time. wise words. The Florida-na- change the world.“ Congratu- The grace of Barack my journalists? How can we Draw a picture of equality tive and former Miss FAMU is lations. Obama and the long — Oliver Gilbert keep our Earth safe, school where there is none. Draw currently cast in the role “Ve- suffering of Nelson of environment? We need pictures of compassion and ronica” on Tyler Perry’s The ANGELA ROBINSON Mandela.” you. Hey, school of education. care for our fellow man. Have and The Have Nots on “You are about to be a part Our method of learning has You take up your 2020 vi- the OWN Network. She, too, of building a whole new world. changed on a dime. Zoom has sion, and show us what you tours the country gracing po- I’d like to spend the next few — Angela Robinson become our new normal. Oh, see. And while you’re helping diums like a pro for speaking moments encouraging you not we need you. us all out, don’t forget to enjoy engagements and delivered to take the route that I took. made from what’s inside you. tomorrow. FAMU forever. You You all were created to be your life. See, Purpose Living the May 10 virtual graduation You see, I wanted to be some- Today we celebrate you. No, have an education that has the solution we’re looking for. should not take away your commencement address for thing that was unconventional you don’t have a large ceremo- prepared you to be anything So, look at the need, look at joy. It should add to your joy. her alma mater. Robinson in- in a world where being con- ny or many parties and long what you want to be. And your gift, apply your gift to the It should make your life more vited graduates to build their ventional and practical was goodbyes. And some of you you, Class of 2020. You have a need, and heal our nation. You enjoyable. own future by starting with everything. Today, I don’t ad- didn’t even get to say good- blank canvas. are the hope we’ve been wait- I’m excited to see what you a “blank canvas.” Gilbert of- vise either. Being convention- bye at all. And I grieve that for This is the first class in cen- ing for. It’s you, Class of 2020. paint. “ fered The Miami Times a cap- al will never allow you to do you. It’s messed up. But here’s turies where you must cre- It’s you. We tried to handle it. Editor’s note: Angela Rob- tive message Monday, May anything new. And being prac- what you do have. You have a ate your own path. You must We tried, but we got too much inson’s virtual speech can be 25 and collectively, the two tical, just, isn’t practical in this rich college experience that think outside of the box. You baggage. We are Republican viewed in its entirety at miam- FAMUANS exude sage advice climate. These times require you will have for the rest of have to. 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Photo: Joebiden.com “I shouldn’t have been such a wise guy,” Biden stated after the comments to The Breakfast Club host, Charlamagne Tha God, went viral. Joe Biden clarifies message to Black America once more nity up against Trump’s any Senior advisor Symone D. Sanders day. Period,” Biden’s senior said his comments were in jest advisor Symone D. Sanders wrote on Twitter. STACY M. BROWN “It’s a long way until No- “Vice President Biden spent NNPA Newswire Senior vember,” Charlamagne told his career fighting alongside Correspondent Biden. “We’ve got more ques- and for the African American tions.” community. He won his par- Presumptive Democrat- Biden replied, “You’ve got ty’s nomination by earning ic Presidential Nominee Joe more questions?” “Well, I every vote and meeting peo- Biden clarified his message tell you what, if you have a ple where they are, and that’s to Black America after the problem figuring out whether exactly what he intends to do GOP, and others, seized on a you’re for Trump or me, then this November,” Sanders stat- remark he made in jest while you ain’t black.” ed. wrapping up an interview Republicans seized on the In a “Meet the Black Press” with the famous Breakfast remark, with some sending segment of an interview on Club. emails to NNPA Newswire the web-based show, “Make “I shouldn’t have been such claiming that Biden was It Plain,” National Newspa- a wise guy,” Biden stated after “race-baiting.” per Publishers Association the comments to show host, In response, NNPA News- (NNPA) President and CEO, Charlamagne Tha God, went wire asked members of the Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, said viral. GOP to address what many in people should react favorably “I shouldn’t have been so the African American com- to the exchange. cavalier. No one should have munity believe have been the “Charlamagne always asks to vote for any party based on racially-charged remarks and pointed questions, he takes their race, religion, and back- actions of the president. no prisoners and he’s a great ground.” There was no response. brother,” Chavis stated. “But, As the Breakfast Club in- “The comments made at the vice president is a street terview wrapped and a Biden the end of the Breakfast Club fighter who comes from aide said he was running interview were in jest, but Wilmington, Delaware. Re- short on time, Charlamagne let’s be clear about what the member, he was speaking asked the former vice pres- VP was saying: he was mak- directly to Charlamagne.” ident to stop by the studio ing the distinction that he Pressed further, Dr. Cha- when Biden returns to New would put his record with the vis noted that the issue boils York. African American commu- SEE BIDEN 4A The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 20-26, 2020

In addition, Dolphins and Truist as part of its Truist MEAL Cares initiative partnered to cotninued from 1A support local small business and provide meals to the program will offer a free, nutri- South Florida community as a tious meal. result of the global COVID-19 “I commend the Miami Dol- pandemic. More than 2,700 phins Foundation, owner Ste- pre-packaged meals were pre- phen Ross and CEO Tom Gar- pared by local food trucks and finkel for their commitment to delivered to Miami Dolphins the residents of our commu- FOOTBALL UNITES™ commu- nity,” said Miami-Dade Coun- nity partners over a six-week ty Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. period. “They have set a high standard Mayor Oliver Gilbert wel- for others to follow as we all comes the Food Relief initia- work together to provide food tive to his community as one and jobs for those hit hardest more step in a positive direc- by this pandemic.” tion toward a return to normal- COVID-19 forced stadiums cy and economic restoration across the nation to go dark. amid the pandemic. Most fans mourned the loss of “Given the uncertainty of the NCAA tournament or their this crisis, all hands should favorite sports season, but nu- be on deck, and all available merous major events across resources tapped,” said Mi- the country like Hard Rock ami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gil- Stadium’s Jazz in the Gardens generate jobs and revenue for tion Food Relief Program ex- a $250,000 grant along with all engaged in the food ser- bert. “The Miami Dolphins or- were also cancelled. As a re- the local restaurant industry, pands the Miami Dolphins ef- the Miami Dolphins Founda- vice industry and collective- ganization is stepping up and sult, thousands of hourly wage while employing guest ser- forts to combat food insecurity tions that enabled four Miami ly teamed up to provide free providing needed support for workers, some of whom were vices and security staff at the in South Florida. In March, the Dolphins alumni and restau- meals to vulnerable popula- our residents as we continue career employees, were left stadium that have been idled organization gave $500,000 ranteurs, including the late tions severely impacted by the to fight against COVID-19.” unable to pay rent or provide as a result of COVID-19-related to help meet critical needs for legendary coach Don Shula, COVID-19 crisis, all while help- Individuals and businesses for their families without hav- event cancellations. elderly and youth in the com- to provide breakfast, lunch ing to keep workers from their that wish to participate in the ing health insurance or paid “We are committed to com- munity. These funds were used and dinner options to those restaurants employed and on matching gift program can do- sick leave. bating food insecurity and to support school meal pro- most at-risk. They included, the payroll. One month later, nate online at dolphins.com/ When the NBA suspended helping to provide consistent grams for Broward County Pub- John Offerdahl, Offerdahl’s that need continues. meals. All gifts are tax-deduct- its season in March, Golden employment as the first step lic Schools and Miami-Dade Off-The-Grill; Kim Bokamper, “Unemployment is growing ible with 100 percent of the State Warriors general manag- in rebuilding our community, County Public Schools, relief Bokamper’s Sports Bar & and a lot of people are suffer- funds raised directly benefit- er Bob Myers told USA Today, starting in Miami Gardens,” efforts led by churches in Mi- Grill; Bob Brudzinski, Bru’s ing and need help,” said vice ing food relief. “We feel for the workers, most- said Ross. “We are thankful ami Gardens and to bolster Room Sports Grill. Over a chairman and CEO Tom Garf- All donors who contribute ly, the low-income wage earn- for the strength that our com- programs from Feeding South three-week period, the restau- inkel. “It was important for us over $50 will receive a special ers that count on working our munity has shown through this Florida to provide access to rants delivered 35,440 meals to start at home and help the Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL games. If you’re going to have pandemic and it’s our hope food for underserved popula- and Pepsi provided 65,644 most vulnerable in our com- UNITES™ gift from Ross and empathy, have it for them, not that this program will inspire tions in the area. bottles of Bolt24. munity with a long-term com- Garfinkel to show appreciation for us.” others to give.” The Miami Times reported The aforementioned Mi- mitment; not just a one-time of participant in this matching The Food Relief program will The Miami Dolphins Founda- April 22 that Ross also funded ami Dolphin team stars are event.” gift campaign.

hip-hop artists that they have likely to be uninsured and to Arbery, noted that he spear- a $20 billion grant program freedom of expression, but live in communities where headed the Community to support criminal justice BIDEN they have to be responsible they are exposed to high lev- Oriented Policing Services reform at the state and local CONTINUED FROM 3A for what they put out. You els of air pollution,” Biden program, which authorized level. have the freedom to say what stated. funding both for the hiring of Biden pledged to work down to the current admin- you want, but after you say it, Barack Obama’s former additional police officers and with Congress to reform fed- istration verses a possible you have to be accountable.” vice president’s plan for for training on how to under- eral sentencing and provide Biden administration. In an interview with NNPA Black America includes: take a community policing incentives to state and local “What Black people have Newswire in February, Biden • Advance the economic approach. systems to do the same. to decide is not all of the pre- said the Black vote was criti- mobility of African Amer- However, the program He said he would end once requisites, but given what cal to anyone with aspirations icans and close the racial has never been funded to and for all, the federal crack we know today, what is our of winning in November. wealth and income gaps. fulfill the original vision for and powder cocaine dispar- aspirations? Who can best He then laid out his plan for • Expand access to community policing. He said ity, decriminalize the use of improve our quality of life? Black America. We can’t get caught up in high-quality education and he would reinvigorate the cannabis and automatically That’s the issue,” Chavis stat- Last month, he called on personality politics. I would tackle racial inequity in our COPS program with a $300 expunge all prior cannabis the Centers for Disease Con- education system. million investment. use convictions. ed. rather have a president “We can’t get caught up in trol and Prevention, to col- • Make far-reaching in- As a condition of the grant, The Democrat also prom- personality politics. I would lect more data regarding how who speaks from the vestments in ending health Biden stated that hiring po- ises to end the criminaliza- rather have a president who COVID-19 is affecting com- heart,“ from the gut, than disparities by race. lice officers must mirror the tion of poverty and cash bail, speaks from the heart, from munities, including breaking a president who speaks • Strengthen America’s racial diversity of the com- which he called the mod- the gut, than a president who down its impact by race. from a teleprompter. I commitment to justice. munity they serve. Addi- ern-day debtors’ prison. speaks from a teleprompter. “The data we’ve seen so want to know what Biden • Make the right to vote tionally, as President, Biden “We need a comprehensive I want to know what Biden far suggests that African is thinking about. That and the right to equal protec- promises to establish a pan- agenda for African Ameri- Americans are dying from tion real for African Ameri- el to scrutinize what equip- cans with an ambition that is thinking about. That he’s he’s thinking about Black, thinking about Black, White, COVID-19 at a higher rate cans. ment is used by law enforce- matches the scale of the chal- Latino, about the oneness of than whites. Long-standing White, Latino, about the • Address environmental ment in our communities. lenge and with a recognition man." systemic inequalities are oneness of man." justice. He said he would invest in that race-neutral policies are “I would prefer to hear contributing to this dispar- Biden, who this month public defenders’ offices to not a sufficient response to what he has to say, rather ity – including the fact that —Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis fiercely denounced theensure defendants’ access to race-based disparities,” Biden than to muzzle him. I tell African Americans are more NNPA) President and CEO shooting death of Ahmaud quality counsel, and create noted.

program “Full Measure With Larry Hogan imposed. been in Brazil in the 14 days tries. Italy, which plans to 1 meter (3 feet) apart and Sharyl Attkisson” that he is The 4th U.S. Circuit Court before seeking travel to the open regional and interna- wearing masks. CROWDS feeling fine after taking a two- of Appeals opened a docket United States. tional borders on June 3 in a Beachside communities CONTINUED FROM 1A week course of the unproven for the case on Friday after Trump has already banned bid to boost tourism, is only in England urged London- drug hydroxychloroquine and a federal judge denied an at- travel from the United King- now allowing locals back to ers and others to stay away group activities such as vol- a zinc supplement. tempt to block Hogan’s order. dom, Europe and China. beaches in their own regions after rules were eased to al- leyball were prohibited. The president has spent The governor lifted the stay- Across Europe, meanwhile, with restrictions. low people to drive any dis- At New York’s Orchard weeks pushing the drug at-home order effective May a mishmash of travel restric- For the first time in months, tance for exercise or recre- Beach in the Bronx, kids against the advice of many of 15, but many hard-hit counties tions appears to be on the the faithful gathered in St. ation. The southern coastal played with toys, and people his administration’s top med- extended their own orders. horizon, often depending on Peter’s Square for the tradi- city of Brighton said: “Wish sat in folding chairs. Some ical professionals. Hydroxy- On Sunday, the Trump ad- what passports visitors carry. tional Sunday papal blessing, you were here — but not just wore winter coats on a cool chloroquine can have deadly ministration announced it Beginning Monday, France but they kept their distance yet.” Wales kept up its “Later” and breezy day, and many side effects. was adding Brazil to the list is relaxing its border restric- from one another. Some 2,000 tourism campaign, reminding wore masks and sat apart The issue of wearing masks of countries from which trav- tions, allowing in migrant Muslims gathered for Eid al- people that its hotels, restau- from others. in public and staying several el is banned. The ban applies workers and family visitors Fitr prayers at a sports com- rants and tourist sites are still “Good to be outside. Fresh feet apart has become fraught to foreign nationals who have from other European coun- plex in a Paris suburb, spaced closed. air. Just good to enjoy the out- politically, with some Amer- doors,” said Danovan Clack- icans taking to the streets to en, whose face was covered. protest such rules as a viola- The U.S. is on track to sur- tion of their rights. pass 100,000 coronavirus Repubican Gov. Mike DeW- deaths in the next few days, ine of Ohio, who has been while Europe has seen over targeted by such demonstra- 169,000 dead, according to a tions, insisted the precautions tally by Johns Hopkins Uni- should not be a partisan issue. versity that almost certainly “This is not about whether understates the toll. World- you are liberal or conserva- wide, more than 5.3 million tive, left or right, Republican people have been infected or Democrat,” DeWine said and 342,000 have died. on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” The New York Times “Its been very clear what the marked the horror by de- studies have shown, you wear voting Sunday’s entire front the mask not to protect your- page to a long list of names self so much as to protect oth- of those who have died in the ers.” United States. The headline: Meanwhile, in Maryland, “An Incalculable Loss.” several state lawmakers, reli- Meanwhile, President Don- gious leaders and others are ald Trump, who went golfing appealing a federal judge’s re- for the second day in a row af- fusal to strike down a stay-at- ter not playing for weeks, said home order and other restric- on the syndicated Sunday tions that Republican Gov. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 Mayor Gimenez withholds summer camp greenlight Gov. DeSantis will allow all local governments to figure out their own youth activity restrictions.

News Service Florida work with our esteemed med- ical experts to finalize recom- TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron mendations on how operations DeSantis on Friday said he is can safely resume. My goal is lifting coronavirus-related re- for summer camps and oth- strictions on youth activities, er youth activities to be able including summer camps and to begin operations June 8th, athletic events, because he once the doctors and health trusts parents and local gov- professionals have determined ernments will make the right what measures need to be im- decisions for kids. plemented to keep our children “We trust parents to use and community safe.” common sense. We trust our Lifting restrictions on youth local officials. We trust the doc- activities is the latest push by tors that work with the folks DeSantis to have Floridians re- day to day on a local basis in a turn to some sense of normalcy way that is safe,” DeSantis said after weeks of the state being at a news conference in Jack- shut down due to the coronavi- sonville. rus pandemic. The governor said the state DeSantis is including youth will allow local governments to activities in the early reopen- figure out restrictions on youth ing process, in part because he activities, but DeSantis said he said he is encouraged to see does not think imposing too young people have not been as many rules is wise. impacted by the virus. Miami-Dade County Mayor “This virus has a dispropor- Carlos A. Gimenez stated the tionate impact on the elderly. following in a statement re- We in the state of Florida have leased Friday, May 22: observed zero fatalities under “Florida Governor Ron the age of 25 throughout the DeSantis signed Executive entire course of the pandemic,” Photo: Florida Politics Order 20-131, allowing orga- the governor said Friday. “I want to clarify that the governor's order does not apply to Miami-Dade County at this time. My goal is for sum- nized youth activities, summer The Florida Department mer camps and other youth activities to be able to begin operations June 8th, once the doctors and health pro- camps and youth recreation to of Health on Friday reported fessionals have determined what measures need to be implemented to keep our children and community safe,” operate. I want to clarify that that 4,832 of the state's 49,451 Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez the governor's order does not COVID-19 cases involved peo- apply to Miami-Dade County at ple who are under age 25. The this time. After communicating state also reported 178 hospi- volved in things right now,” he about because of their ages — choice for themselves,” Ferre and safeguards to prevent the with the governor's office Fri- talizations of people in that age said. “But if for some reason I the oldest is 3 years old — not said in an email Friday. spread of COVID-19. day, we remain in agreement group due to COVID-19 com- didn’t think it was safe and my because the activities would Attorney General Ashley “We will research them,” that the County's current re- plications. wife didn’t, then obviously we pose risks to their health. Moody told The News Service Moody said. “It is wonderful to strictions on youth activities The governor, a father of wouldn’t (lift restrictions).” “Most youth activities are of Florida on Friday that she is see that if we can do it in a safe and camps should remain in three young children, said he is Helen Aguirre Ferre, a for older children, T-Ball, for “excited and happy” to let her way, a responsible way, that our place while the County's Youth not comfortable having his kids spokeswoman for the governor, example begins at 4-5 years of 10-year-old son participate in children will be able to be with Activities/Summer Camps participate in youth activities. later clarified that DeSantis age. However, other parents youth activities this summer, their friends and be productive Working Group continues to “I wouldn’t want my kids in- does not want his kids out and should be able to make that so long as there are precautions this summer.” The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 NFL steps up diversity hiring for top posts Teams must now interview two interview, you don’t get hired “While we have seen pos- expanded rule. unless you have an interview. itive strides in our coaching Also, league officials stated minorities for head coach jobs The mobility resolution to- ranks over the years aided by that they would use an advi- day was significant and his- the Rooney Rule, we recog- sory panel to further strat- STACY M. BROWN “While we have seen pos- toric, because it has been nize, after the last two sea- egies aimed at fostering an NNPA Newswire Senior itive strides in our coaching a fight for decades. That’s sons, that we can and must inclusive culture of opportu- Correspondent ranks over the years aided by the foundation. Frankly, we do more,” Goodell said. nity both on and off the field. the Rooney Rule, we recog- would call that the linchpin “The policy changes made Goodell also promised to National Football League nize, after the last two sea- of these inequalities. With today are bold and demon- improve the league’s pipeline teams must now interview sons, that we can and must these initiatives, the en- strate the commitment of our for minority coaching and at least two minority candi- do more,” Commissioner hancement of the Rooney ownership to increase diver- player personnel candidates dates for head coaching posi- Roger Goodell said during a Rule, which is a tool; it just sity in leadership positions with assistance from its Bill tions under new resolutions media conference call. allows us to have a broad- throughout the league.” Walsh NFL Diversity Coach- that the league hopes will “The policy changes made er scope of how we look at Clubs also will be required ing Fellowship. improve diversity among its today are bold and demon- Roger Goodell things.” to “include minorities and, “This fight has been going 32 teams. strate the commitment of our but to retain their services. The new rules include a or, female applicants in the on for a long time,” said Vin- In an expansion of its ownership to increase diver- “What the chairman (Art provision that begins in 2021, interview processes for se- cent, who could one day be- Rooney Rule, which had pre- sity in leadership positions Rooney II) and the commis- which states that teams will nior-level front office posi- come the league’s first Afri- viously called on teams to in- throughout the league.” sioner did today and what no longer restrict staff from tions such as club president can American commissioner. terview minority candidates, Troy Vincent, the NFL’s the ownership voted on to- interviewing with other and senior executives in “The facts are we have a the league said teams must executive vice president of day has been a fight for de- clubs for “bona fide” coach- communications, finance,broken system, and we’re also interview at least one football operations and sec- cades to get mobility that has ing or front office positions. human resources, legal, foot- looking to implement things minority candidate for co- ond-in-command to Good- disproportionately affected Goodell called the commit- ball operations, sales, mar- to change the direction in ordinator openings and one ell, said the league is now in people of color,” Vincent ment to improving diversi- keting, sponsorship, informa- where we’re going, and it’s external candidate for posi- a better position to not only stated. ty throughout the league is tion technology, and security been south. Not a gradual tions in teams’ front offices. hire minorities and women “Just the ability to get an “critical” for future success. positions,” according to the south but a direct south.” Universities grapple with reopening plans interview Wednesday. Florida Board of Trustees on “The biggest bang for the ple who are known to be “more State university system Chancellor University of Central Flori- Thursday talked about requiring buck is the physical distancing, social” than others. For this to da trustee Joseph Harrington everyone on campus to use face the use of facial coverings, hand work, the school would rely on Marshall Criser to answer questions said during a conference call on masks, moving certain classes hygiene and environmental con- self-reporting. ANA CEBALLOS cellor Marshall Criser may an- Thursday that a lot of faculty to arenas or large conference trols,” Deichen said. “Checking “Students who are more so- News Service Florida swer some of the questions next members are “quite concerned” rooms to allow social distancing temperatures before entering cial and are out and around oth- week, when he rolls out guide- about returning to campus in and setting aside some dorms classrooms is of questionable er students more often are more TALLAHASSEE — As Flori- lines that all universities will the fall, but transparency about that can be used to quarantine benefit.” likely to get it than students that da universities face a mid-June need to follow before they sub- the plans is helping quell those people. UCF trustee Alex Martins came to spend most of their deadline to solidify plans for mit individual reopening plans fears. UCF officials are also devel- said university officials should time inside their dorm rooms,” safely reopening campuses in to the system’s Board of Gov- “Very few people are saying, oping plans that would allow reconsider having mandatory Avent said. the fall, some school leaders ernors by June 12. The board is ‘Yeah, it’s time. Let’s go right at-risk employees and students temperature checks in the fall By June, Avent said the uni- continue to wrestle with ques- slated to consider the plans June back right now.’ The most that to continue working and learn- because it would be of social versity will be able to figure out tions. 23. people are saying is, ‘You know, ing remotely, looking into the benefit and boost “consumer agreements with local health After campuses were shut But in the midst of all the un- I have a performance class or a care of students who would be confidence” that the school is officials and laboratories to down in March because of the certainty, university leaders are ceramics class or an upper-divi- forced to quarantine in on-cam- serious about keeping everyone conduct the necessary testing coronavirus pandemic, some of focused on meeting the dead- sion physics lab class that really pus housing and considering safe. for students and staff. He said the questions gnawing at school line. can’t be done any other way so online activities for students, as Another big question that re- the university, which only has leaders are: Who will need to “Of course we wish we had let’s explore what we have to social events would be restrict- mains pertains to testing for the one building with two entranc- be tested for the virus? Will more time. But you know, the do,’” Harrington, a faculty mem- ed. virus --- and how to do it. es, is also looking at whether it temperature checks be required fact of the matter is we have to ber, said. Michael Deichen, associate For example, Florida Poly- should acquire infrared cameras before entering classrooms? open campus in August, so we While no plans are final — and vice president of UCF Student technic officials are not con- that would help detect if people What will student housing look really have to have these deci- university officials maintain that Health Services, said the uni- vinced everyone needs to be have fevers. like? What restrictions will at- sions made so we can go and plans will likely keep changing versity currently has no plans tested upon returning to school. Exactly how much money the risk students and faculty face? start putting things in place,” due to the coronavirus still be- to require people to have their Instead, Avent said the school plans will cost the school re- What’s the plan for people who Florida Polytechnic University ing a novel virus —consensus is temperatures checked before is considering testing at-risk mains to be seen. But Avent said get sick mid-semester? President Randy Avent told The building at some universities. entering classrooms or build- individuals, people who have he is confident the university State university system Chan- News Service of Florida in an The University of Central ings. visited virus hotspots or peo- will figure it out. Finance

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Keba Konte is founder and CEO of business phenomenon, Red Bay Coffee

Keba Konte, the founder and CEO Miami Times Staff Report been keenly aware of the political ram- of Red Bay Coffee, is no stranger to ifications of how I spend my money. business challenges. He opened his t is difficult to start a business but it is arguably even harder to And we’ve tried to bring more diversity coffee shop as a way to combine his maintain an existing business. With the arrival of the COVID-19, or and inclusion into this industry. Espe- love for photojournalism to be dis- novel coronavirus, pandemic, small business owners have had to cially downstream from the farms with played. When COVID-19 came to San face even more hurdles to keep their doors open with mandatory export, import, roasting, retail, equip- Francisco, the news of the shop’s tem- stay-at-home orders in effect in addition to massive job losses. ment, education, training. It’s a $50 porary shutdown brought a huge drop ForI one coffee retailer, the pandemic has brought the opposite effect and billion per year industry, and people in sales. Forbes reported that the cof- increased sales tremendously. who are sort of descendants of those fee retailer has seen an 85% decline coffee origin countries unfortunately in overall sales forcing Konte to dras- ed in 2014 by Konte who is not only with Mercurynews.com, Konte shared play a very small role in most of that tically reduce his workforce. defined as a renowned artist and suc- the following regarding his unique economy. At Red Bay, we’re trying to As of right now, the coffee retailer cessful food entrepreneur in specialty background. make up for some of that. has reopened some of its retail loca- coffee but also the hospitality indus- “ I grew up in San Francisco, which Red Bay seeks to create unity by tions with a 40% decline in customer try. Red Bay Coffee is at the forefront is a town that prides itself on being in- hiring and serving people of all back- traffic. However, their flagship location of the fourth wave of coffee—a firm clusive and open-minded. I was a stu- grounds, striving to be diverse and in- in Oakland has seen a huge spike commitment to ensure coffee produc- dent at San Francisco State Universi- clusive of those who have traditionally in sales since its reopening with an tion is not only high quality and sus- ty, which has a rich history of radical been left out of the specialty coffee astonishing 350% increase in e-com- tainable, but a vehicle for diversity, thought and political activism. This industry, especially people of color, merce sales due to stay-at-home re- inclusion, social and economic resto- environment really shaped my think- the formerly incarcerated, women and strictions forcing loyal customers to ration, entrepreneurship, and environ- ing about how to be in the world. So, people with disabilities. Konte elabo- stay indoors. mental sustainability. when I started purchasing rated on that philosophy as well. “Then there’s another group who In a 2018 interview for the business, I’ve “So, there is racial inclusivity. There were drinking our coffee at our cafés, is also gender equality — 60 percent and we had to close most of them. of our leadership is women. We have They too have turned to having their people who have physical handicaps coffee beans shipped,” Konte told in leader positions, and we make op- Forbes. “We did 250 events last year, portunities available to people who all have been forced to close because were formerly incarcerated or who of social distancing rules due to the came out of foster care. We’re driven pandemic crisis,” Konte said. to examining the entire supply chain Due to the new restrictions brought — or the value chain, really — to weed on by the public health crisis, Konte out the exploitation. And for me, that’s has begun work on a mobile van for a lot of fun, it feels great, and the cof- customers to order and stay connect- fee tastes better with less slavery. ed to the brand. “It’s been a lifeline According to the Red Bay website, and great brand exposure, we sold it “We are foodies, artists, activists, through six-foot distances and cash- community folk, and innovators who less transactions on the van,” Konte love, love, love what we do.” said. The mobile van sells the brand’s Blackenterprise.com, Forbes and coffee, tea, and oat milk cartons. mercurynews.com contributed to this Red Bay Coffee Roasters was found- report

“We are foodies, artists, activists, community folk, and innovators who love, love, love what we do.” The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 Black women are at the forefront of PepsiCo 2020 Marketing efforts support Blacks portionately impacted by amplifies the inequities in showed us the importance of COVID-19 solely because of our society,” partnering with and champi- and Latinos during COVID-19 our ethnicity. The impact The work PepsiCo is now oning support of the Black they have been enduring re- doing to support Blacks and community, and the impor- FERN JOHNSON and populations account for 26% veals and amplifies the ineq- Latinos fits right in with the tance of being a servant lead- BRANDI RAY of the population, but 70% of uities in our society. commitment to engage with er. coronavirus deaths. We see that and we under- and serve the communities Indeed, PepsiCo’s deep his- In the midst of the global Additionally, the economic stand that, which is why this where we do business. As we tory of diversity and inclu- coronavirus crisis, PepsiCo’s effects of COVID-19 are fall- struggle is so personal. reflect on our journeys here sion fuels our commitment to mission To Create Smiles ing unequally on these com- It is also why we, as long- at PepsiCo, we are reminded the company. It also inspires With Every Sip And Every munities. In April, 16.7% of time associates of PepsiCo, of the great PepsiCo leaders us as leaders of the Mosaic Bite and showing up for our Black Americans were out of are proud to witness the whose shoulders we all stand Employee Resource Group communities has never been work, compared to a national company we work for step on today. From Allan McKel- (ERG). As Black members more important. rate of 14.7. up and act on behalf of our lar, part of the first all-African of society, MOSAIC stands That’s why we could not We could not be more community and other com- American sales team in the together to say this donation be more proud that PepsiCo proud that PepsiCo is do- munities that have been hit 1940s, to Harvey C. Russell, makes us feel seen and heard. is donating $7 million to help nating $7 million to help the first corporate-appointed We will further support support Black and Latino support Black and Latino Fern Johnson Brandi Ray vice president. PepsiCo’s impact on our communities in the U.S. who communities in the U.S. who mately succumbed to the vi- We are reminded of more community and all commu- have been disproportionately have been disproportionately rus. It is sad when our loved similarly hard. recent Black PepsiCo lead- nities during this crisis, and affected by COVID-19. affected by COVID-19,” said ones get sick, and even worse “The reality is that Black ers like Ron Parker, retired beyond. And we ask all our The mortality rate for Black Fern Johnson, Sr. Director, when we cannot host the communities aren’t dispro- Senior Vice President and colleagues to join us in these and Latino people combined Global IT, Texas. proper home going services portionately impacted by Chief Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. Together, we can is more than twice their As two Black women, these that reflect how many of us COVID-19 solely because of Officer, and Randy Melville, create a path forward that en- white counterparts. This dis- statistics hit close to home. interact and grieve in our our ethnicity,” said Brandi retired Senior Vice President sures our community, coun- parity only worsens at the We know many family mem- culture. Ray, Sr. Director Marketing, of Sales for Frito-Lay North try, and world will emerge local level. In Milwaukee bers and friends who have The reality is that Black Texas. “The impact they have America, and countless oth- stronger and more unified County, for example, Black been impacted by or ulti- communities aren’t dispro- been enduring reveals and ers. These are the giants that than ever. Princeton and Harvard present Ivy League Black firsts Barriers are broken in elite levels still lagging behind. Accord- District of Columbia Law ing to the National Center for Students in Court Clinic of academia by those who excel Education Statistics, in 2017, board and worked as an Ad- 76% of postsecondary faculty junct Professor of Law and Miami Times Staff Report members at accredited insti- Practitioner in Residence tutions were white whereas at American University and Former first lady Michelle only 24% identified as non- Washington College of Law. Obama showered praise on white. It is critical for mi- In addition to her work in 22-year-old Nicholas Johnson nority students to have fac- academics, she also spent this week after it was revealed ulty members that look like several years as a public de- that he had been named the that they do and one profes- fender and worked as a trial first black valedictorian at sor is making history at Har- attorney. Umunna served as Princeton University, her vard University, challenging faculty training attorneys un- alma mater. people on their perceptions der the District of Columbia “This Princeton alum is of what an Ivy League school Criminal Justice Act. so proud of you, Nick!” said Dehlia Umunna Nicholas Johnson professor looks like. “I relish this extraordi- Obama, who obtained a bach- In 2015, Dehlia Umunna nary opportunity to continue of slavery." elor’s degree in sociology the school said Johnson will made history as Harvard’s work that I am truly passion- “I hope this achievement from the university in 1985 be- still be participating in a vir- first Nigerian law professor ate about, and I am grate- serves as inspiration to black fore going on to earn a juris tual commencement that will and currently serves as the ful for the deep interest and students coming up behind doctor degree at Harvard Law be hosted for the university’s deputy director and clinical commitment of the school me,” he added. School years later. graduating class later this instructor at Harvard Law to issues of criminal justice, According to an announce- “Congratulations on be- Michelle Obama month. School’s Criminal Justice In- mass incarceration, indigent ment released by the school coming valedictorian—and Johnson said in a tweet last stitute (CJI). She received defense, and social justice,” detailing his academic ca- making history,” Obama, who ing at Princeton. He is the week that he is “looking for- a master’s degree from the Umunna told Harvard Law reer, Johnson has plans to in- was the first black woman first black student in the his- ward to sharing my speech as Harvard Kennedy School of Today when she first took the tern as a hybrid quantitative to be first lady of the United tory of the school, which was Princeton's 2020 Valedictori- Government in Public Ad- role. researcher and software de- States, continued. “I have a founded in 1746 and is among an on May 31st.” ministration, and holds a Her duties include govern- veloper during the summer feeling this is just the begin- the oldest in the nation, to be Dehlia Umunna – Har- B.A. in communications from ing third-year law students and is expected to pick up ning for you, and I cannot named valedictorian. vard’s first Nigerian law pro- California State University, as they represent clients in Ph.D. studies in operations wait to see everything you In an interview discussing fessor San Bernardino, in addition criminal and juvenile pro- research at the Massachu- continue to achieve.” the historic feat with The New Diversity in academia has to a law degree from George ceedings before Massachu- setts Institute of Technology Nicholas Johnson – Prince- York Times, Johnson said that been an issue for decades Washington University Law setts’ Supreme Judicial Court later this year. ton valedictorian “being Princeton’s first black across most of the country’s Center. and Appeals court. Though schools in New Johnson is from Montreal valedictorian is very empow- elite universities. While di- Before she started at the Blackenterprise.com and Jersey remain closed during and majored in operations re- ering, especially given its his- versity among the student country’s most elite univer- thehill.com contributed to the coronavirus pandemic, search and financial engineer- torical ties to the institution body is rising, academia is sity, Umunna served on the this report Adam Roosevelt named CEO of global SEM North America 28-year-old combat veteran is a rare tech industry PUBLIC NOTICE OF VIRTUAL MEETING Black pioneer. The company is expanding in the U.S. SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY Miami Times Staff Report REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adam Roosevelt, a 28-year old politician, combat veter- PLEASE ALL TAKE NOTICE that a Board of Commissioners VIRTUAL MEETING of the an, environmentalist, home- Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is scheduled to land security, and defense en- take place on Thursday, May 28th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. or anytime thereafter. This virtual meeting trepreneur makes history as will be broadcasted live for members of the public to view at https://www.miamigov.com/tv, one of the first African Amer- Periscope, You Tube, or Channel 77 (Comcast only for residents living in the City of Miami). ican pioneers to be selected to lead SEM North America Inc. For your information, members of the public can leave prerecorded public comment by calling a leading company in disrup- 305-250-5351 for agenda items that are scheduled to be heard at this virtual meeting. The tive environmental technolo- prerecorded public comment will be played during the virtual meeting. The deadline to submit a gies with a global footprint. prerecorded phone message is May 27, 2020 by 12:00 p.m. Phone messages submitted after SEM Energy (SEM) has the deadline may not be played during the virtual meeting. Finally, public comment may also be announced their startup ex- submitted via an online comment form and will be distributed to the Board of Commissioners pansion in the United States and CRA Administration and made part of the public record. The deadline to submit public electing Adam Roosevelt as comment via the online comment form will occur when the Chairman closes public comment its CEO, to head operations for the virtual meeting. to expand its capabilities and market reach in the U.S. SEM **Please visit www.miamicra.com/seopwcra/virtualmeeting for detailed instructions on how to North America will deliver provide public comment using any of the previously mentioned options.** SEM’s technologies to the En- ergy, Defense Industrial Base, A copy of the agenda for the virtual meeting can also be accessed at: www.miamicra.com/ Biogas, Chemical Solutions, seopwcra/virtualmeeting. Agriculture, and Distillery market. Please note that Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order (“E.O.”) Number 20-112 extended E.O. COO of SEM, Grant Leslie 20-69 suspending any Florida Statute that requires a quorum to be present in person or that a commented on Adams arrival Adam Roosevelt local government body meet at a specific public place. The E.O. also allows local government to Scotland, “This opportu- bodies to continue utilizing communications media technology, such as telephonic and video nity has come forward much disrupt multiple industries and ethos to a new compa- conferencing for local government body meetings. quicker than we thought, around North America and ny starting up in the Energy Adams drive and passion is around the globe.” He also Industry. The company has In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special something we want to build said that his military service found itself expanding its ser- accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk on.” helps contribute to the con- vices across other industries at (305) 250-5361 (Voice), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding. 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ST. AUGUSTINE ADDS

PENNY DICKERSON dian-born bantamweight boxer George Dixon, [email protected] according to the Major Taylor Association. A 120 year The Saint Augustine's university adminis- Ask me about the athletic sport of cycling and tration formally announced the formation of all I can intelligently conjure are images of the their first HBCU cycling team in the country first after a renowned Lance Armstrong and a sad demise in an April 29 press release. Representatives that stripped him of championship titles due to said the team has recently been approved and a shameless doping scheme. Couple that with registered by USA Cycling to compete in the loose familiarity of Tour de France and those collegiate club Atlantic division against dozens Black man’s fab spandex shirts stitched with multi-sponsor of other schools in the Southeast. labels worn by white men balancing skinny bi- The team, which has been in the works since cycle seats and pedaling fast across European the summer of 2019, will be coached by pro- landscapes. That’s all I got. fessors Umar Muhammad and Dr. Mark Janas, stardom Where are the Blacks? Like many sports both of whom teach in the business school considered elite, blacks remained historically at Saint Augustine's University. The team will absent from the scene until a barrier was bro- begin competition as early as Fall 2020 and ken (and broken) (and broken). In our May 20 plans to start with a roster of approximately ten edition, The Miami Times featured Simone Man- student-athletes, several of whom compete in uel, the first black woman to win a gold medal in other collegiate sports. swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympic games. "We're excited to be the first HBCU to Jackie Robinson hit black barriers out ball- formally have a collegiate cycling team," says parks for Major League baseball. Althea Gibson Muhammad who continues, "What many may served ‘black love firsts’ in tennis and just five not realize is that while cycling might be new to years ago, Wendell Scott was the first black most HBCU's, African Americans have made MARSHALL W inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Well huge contributions to the sport of cycling. In “MAJOR” TAYLOR cycling, too, had a black first, and he was a fact, cycling's first superstar, and arguably the star. sport's first international superstar, was a black (1878-1932) was a Marshall W “Major” Taylor (1878-1932) was athlete named Major Taylor. This team plans to two-wheeled-trail- a two-wheeled trailblazer who in 1903, won 32 pay homage to Taylor, as well as make its own blazer who in 1903, first places, 30 second places and four third mark on the sport." won 32 first places, and four fourth places, all during a four month Dr. Janas adds, "We have the opportunity 30 second places stint in Europe. He retired from the sport in with this team to be part of several 'firsts.' In 1910 and later penned his own memoir titled, addition to launching the first HBCU cycling and four third and “The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World.” team, the virtual cycling events planned for the four fourth places, all HBCU adds first cycling team Fall will segue nicely into the new sports IT and during a four month Taylor became the world's first black athletic esports management content offered in the stint in Europe. superstar, and 120 years later, a historically business school." black college and university (HBCU) is continu- The team has already been approved and ing his legacy registered by USA Cycling, and those interest- Saint Augustine's University, in Raleigh, North ed can begin watching the team compete as Carolina is forming the first cycling team at an early as this fall. HBCU. "We're excited to be the first HBCU to formal- For now, the team plans to compete with a ly have a collegiate cycling team," said Umar group of about ten athletes, and the school Muhammad, a professor at the university and a is also planning a number of virtual cycling coach on the team, in a statement. "This team events, too, -- something Taylor wouldn't have plans to pay homage to Taylor, as well as make had. its own mark on the sport." For more information about the Saint Augus- In a sport dominated by white men, Taylor tine's University cycling team, please contact broke numerous barriers in cycling, despite Umar Muhammad at [email protected] facing racism and hatred. In 1899, he became or Dr. Mark Janas at [email protected]. the world cycling champion, only the second staugfalcons.com and cnn.com contribut- black world champion in any sport after Cana- ed content used in this feature.

Major Taylor and Léon Hourlier at a standstill during a race at the Vélodrome Buffalo in Paris in 1909. Lifestyles Entertainment MAKINGIN THE GRADE Culture Food Arts Music

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Jemel McWilliams is artistic director for LIZZO and more

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eeing majority black women in her audiences while playing shows with SZA in 2015 was a major inspiration for pop sen- sation LIZZO. Her songs are continuouslyS climbing up the charts, specifi- cally, “Coconut Oil,” which was meant to be a self-care anthem for black women. She shareD the following in a Jan. cover story for Rolling Stone magazine: “As a black woman, I make music for people, from an experience that is from a black woman,” the singer says. “I’m making music that hopefully makes other people feel good and helps me discover self-love. That message I want to go directly to black women, big black women, black trans wom- en. Period.” This is why we love LIZZO, but who equally deserves props is the man behind her stage moves. Those of LIZZO and an impressive catalogue of A-list stars. That would be the incomparable, phenomenal talent of Jemel McWilliams who is setting out to make his mark as one of the hardest working and creative choreographers in Hollywood. A creative/artistic director with over 10 SEE STARS 14C “I’m making music that hopefully makes other people feel good and helps me discover self-love. That message I want to go directly to black women, big black women, black trans women. Period.”

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Florida-native Ernest White II breaks it down

ERNEST WHITE, II and liberty as the driving forces of A passport isn’t the its national ideology, it is unsafe to Brothers and sisters, if you don’t merely exist. That is what it’s like to have one already, you need to get antidote to financial woes be a problem. yourself a passport. If you do have or family drama or failing Mind you, family, the United one, it’s time to use it. As a 35-year- States isn’t the only place black old black man living in Florida, I can schools or racial profiling. folks are catching hell. We are mur- honestly say that now, more than But it is a door opener, an dered or disappear in Brazil and Co- ever in my lifetime, I am mortally lombia and plenty of other places afraid of inadvertently pissing off exit, a way out, an escape with mind-boggling frequency, often some over-eager, trigger-happy at the hands of local law enforce- Ernest White II jacka** with a gun, who would then to the boundless existence ment. No place is utopia. But that feel entirely justified in shooting me – the boundless life – that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t look for because he felt “threatened” and it. knew that he’d be absolved by a we deserve as human be- We have options. There are plac- jury of his peers of any wrongdoing. ings. A passport allows us es in this world where our presence No matter how many languages isn’t viewed as a menace, as a I speak, how many countries I’ve to choose our reality, be it problem, or even as an inconve- been to, how many degrees I have, nience. There are places where we how many classes I’ve taught, how here or abroad. are welcomed, listened to, appreci- many non-black friends I have, I am ated, and even loved. These places part of the same pariah class as can and do challenge us in ways we you, demonized because of my skin could have never imagined, but our color and feared because of my “random secondary screening,” very existence isn’t challenged. potential – for violence as well as the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, We will have to do our part, by be- greatness. the inhumane disparities in prison ing open to learning new concepts, I left the United States in 2005, sentencing, or the mass closing new languages, new ways of think- running adventurously towards the of public schools in the neediest ing and being. By being permeable. unknown but also running away neighborhoods, we are reminded We will have to strive to be just as from the miasma of inequality as I incessantly of our lowly place in understanding and accepting as we perceived it all those years ago. I American society by society itself. hope to be understood and ac- returned this past Christmas and And this is despite innumerable cepted. In the end, the tangible have felt like things have only got- examples of how much we as black investment in passport fees, ten worse. Americans contribute positively to airline tickets, and lodging Be it the barefaced happiness society (especially when allowed expenses pay off in that at George Zimmerman’s acquittal, to flourish) and despite the efforts they remove the yoke the unmitigated hatred for President of scores of white Americans who of low expectations. Obama, the unyielding desire to use recognize their privilege and do fight They can release us the ugliest racial slur in the English with us in destroying inequality. from the snares of a language because “[we] say it all Yet, in 2013, ignorance and hatred society that thinks the time,” the grotesquely ironic remain as unfettered and ingrained it’s got us all figured opinion that black Americans are in the American psyche as they out. Most important- the most racist group in the country, were in 1913 and 1813 and 1713. ly, these investments the antagonizing law enforcement For too many Americans, citizens pay off in options. activities like “stop-and-frisk” and of a land which espouses freedom SEE PASSPORT 14C The Miami Times 14 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 BOOK REVIEW ‘The Address Book’ entertains and teaches lessons Deirdre Mask’s novel offers insights home but an address. That's because this book is As for you, well, it's not just fun, serious enough to be use- on identity, race, wealth and power the physical address of your ful to businessfolks who un- customer that matters in the derstand that its subject mat- TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER to his in North Carolina. As end. Where you place your ter matters, but light enough Miami Times contributor she pressed a stamp on the workplace is equally import- with plenty of gee-whiz fac- envelope, she idly wondered ant and shouldn't be left to tor. Who, after all, notices Take a right turn at the who got the fee – and that led chance, if you can help it. this stuff? church. her to the Universal Postal Because a land address You should, but unless If you've ever gotten those Union in Switzerland, which equals power, the street-num- your street address is wacky words in the directions to decides such things, and to ber for your building matters or borders on the profane some business, you know An Address for Everyone, an and you can thank the Brits (and author Deirdre Mask what comes following them: organization that showed her for that. Where you sit on the shows that there are those a feeling of being totally, in- something surprising: "most block makes a difference, for kinds of addresses around) escapably lost. The feeling households in the world don't which you can thank Philadel- you might've shrugged and of frustration because there have street addresses." phia's founders. Your street went back to business when were actually two church- That, of course, is not opti- name matters, especially if you moved there. Here, you'll es. The anger that your GPS mal: at the very least, it means you can manage to get your see why that may have been app took you somewhere ri- difficulty in receiving mail name on the street sign; it can a bad idea, how addresses diculous. The thought that, and packages from businesses tell others a lot about the ra- might influence others, and as in "The Address Book" by outside the household's area. cial make-up of your city; and, how you can (maybe) fix it. Deirdre Mask, having a good, Worse, economic impacts says Mask, "Street names are, Reading this book is like strong, easy-to-find address reach far beyond an individ- in a way, the perfect propa- watching someone give di- matters. ual: not having an address ganda tool." rections. It's great for any- When was the last time you could prevent access to finan- Have you ever been told one who's ever left the GPS got a letter in the mail? cial services, credit, and help that they name streets after at home and gotten truly lost That's all Deirdre Mask from government programs. people like you? You might in a big city. "The Address wanted to do: send her father Studies show, in fact, that the consider that a compliment, Book" is lighthearted and, a birthday card with a let- number one request from after reading "The Address for you, that turns out just ter from her home in Ireland homeless Americans is not a Book." right. Kevin Hart virtual hosts ‘Straight from the Hart’ The first live video simulcast of Hart’s SiriusXM show How to read a book is a on Laugh Out Loud Radio Channel 96 airs May 28

DANIELLE LYNN poetic journey for kids SiriusXM Today SiriusXM an- Poet Kwame Alexander teams with Melissa Sweet nounced that Kevin Hart will host the first live video si- mulcast of Straight From The DWIGHT JAMES, III adventure through pictures Hart, his SiriusXM show on [email protected] and words in a way that Laugh Out Loud Radio chan- draws them in. Books are nel 96. The special virtual Do you remember who repurposed in the form of broadcast will be available to taught you how to read? a bus, instruments, tents, everyone on Thursday, May What is it about one of the trees, and even chairs. By 28, from 7 -9 p.m. ET. most fundamental parts of wrapping books into the “The Plastic Cup Boyz and our life that still captures fabric of the world of the I have so much fun making our attention to this day? reader, it causes them to see our SiriusXM show each Abstract collages break typ- reading in everything they week on Laugh Out Loud ical expression boundaries do. Alexander encourages Radio,” said Hart. "We want while offering poetic hom- his readers to let their “fin- people to have that experi- age. The core bones of liter- gers wonder as they wan- ence, too, so now we’re tak- acy are explored in Kwame der,” finding new worlds ing it to another level with Alexander and Melissa of sunrise.” as they travel from page to the first live video version. Sweet’s children’s narrative The latter is complement- page. Sweet’s imagery cre- Come check it out!” How to Read a Book. ed by Sweet’s otherworld- ated from the collages may Straight From The Hart Alexander invokes the ly illustrations which im- put young readers in a hap- airs every Tuesday and spirit of realism in his po- plement pages from other py daze as they begin to see Thursday from 7:00-9:00 pm etry as he unfolds ‘the act books to create collages themselves in her art. ET on Kevin Hart’s Laugh of reader for the reader’ that depict a multitude of How to Read a Book offers Out Loud Radio channel 96, in plain sense by compar- shapes. Children, animals, exquisite insights into the which will also air the audio ing the pages of a book to and books pop out words power of literature and why version of the event. that of a clementine. In an- like bread from toasters. She young readers should par- Fans who want to watch “We’re taking it to another level with the first live other example, Alexander often uses different hues like take in the journeys reading the live video broadcast with video version. Come check it out!” – Kevin Hart breaks down the process neon blue, purple, orange, carves for us. From looking Kevin and the Plastic Cup of reading methodically for pink, and yellow to accent at the sky to reading a ban- Boyz on Thursday, May 28 at clusion, video from the event a SiriusXM subscriber – on readers to understand the the vibrance of Alexander’s ner on a plane or signs on a 7:00 pm ET can join by reg- can be found On Demand via the SiriusXM app and con- simplicity and joy of diving rhymes. library’s wall, Alexander and istering via siriusxm.com/ the SiriusXM app. nected devices as part of Sir- into a book and juxtaposing This dynamic duo enve- Sweet take readers to places kevinhartzoom. You must Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out iusXM’s recently announced opening a book to “the color lopes young readers in an that many have never been! be a U.S. resident and 18+ Loud Radio channel 96 is free streaming access period to participate. Entrance into available to subscribers na- through May 31. For more this event is first come, first- tionwide on SiriusXM radios, information and to start lis- serve. and to everyone – including tening, visit: SiriusXM.com/ Following the show’s con- anyone who is not already streamfree.

the Year, LIZZO. Voice, The Ellen DeGeneres ering passion, skill and imagi- As a director, Jemel is rec- A true renaissance man, Show, The Tonight Show with nation for dance, Jemel is be- ognized for his creative and STARS Jemel is a highly regarded Jimmy Fallon and many more. coming a pioneering creative expressive insight. Jemel's CONTINUED FROM 12C creative/artistic director, cho- Jemel has also served as a force and creating an empire sharp vision and innovative reographer, movement coach, choreographer and creative di- with his production company decision-making has been and dancer. In addition to rector for national campaigns, Jemel McWiliiams Produc- represented in the music vid- years of experience, Jemel's working on tour and stage, working with distinguished tions. His mission is to in- eos of artists such as, The creativity and skilled tech- Jemel's expressive aesthet- brands such as Nike, Pep- spire, spread love and change Walls Group- "My Life", Rain niques have been displayed ic has be showcased in nu- si, Coca-Cola, Gap Inc., New the world through his passion & Whitney- "No Worries Step domestically and globally in merous award shows and York Fashion Week's Moncler for creating visual stories that Clap" and MAAD- "Everything performances for Hollywood's television shows. Notable Grenoble, and Zara. shift the everyday narrative. You've Got." Jemel's impres- biggest artists including: John award show performances in- Jemel is known for creating As a dancer, his artistry, skill sive knack for storytelling is Legend, Alicia Keys, Janelle clude: Janelle Monae's "You narratives with his free-flowing and attention to detail opened illustrated across multiple Monae, Nick Jonas, Kelly Make Me Feel," at the 2019 moves. He has helped many many doors and he soon began platforms in the form of short Rowland, Robin Thicke, X-Am- Grammy's, John Legend's artists tap into their present working as a choreographer's films and online content and bassador's, and Tracee Ellis "Preach," at the iHeart Mu- Jemel McWilliams moment by creating a space assistant. It was in this posi- the manifestation of some Ross, among others - most sic Awards, LIZZO's "Juice," Black Girls Rock!, and the where they feel free to explore tion that he gained first-hand great big ‘ole talent! recently working as chore- at the 30th Annual GLAAD European Music Awards. Tele- and get in-tune with their body, knowledge on the importance Rollingstone.com and an- ographer and co-creative for Awards, as well as perfor- vision show performances in- giving them the confidence to of creativity, leadership, orga- dersongrouppr.com contribut- TIME's 2019 Entertainer of mances for the BET Awards, clude Saturday Night Live, The own any stage. With an unwav- nization and patience. ed to this report

the power to create these op- and Richard Wright and Nina ine Dunham and Angela Da- ty. Basic rights, but options, it here or abroad. tions for ourselves. That respon- Simone and W.E.B. Du Bois, vis: eyes opened, mentally un- too. Previous generations fought PASSPORT sibility – that choice – belongs to searching beyond the borders of chained, and better equipped A passport isn’t the antidote for our right to be first-class CONITNUED FROM 13C no one but us. the United States for a cure to to withstand the renewed as- to financial woes or family dra- citizens of the United States, a Once you have your passport, that cancer of oppression. You, sault on your spirit once repa- ma or failing schools or racial right that, just a few days ago, We must have the option to if you decide to leave perma- like them, may flourish in foreign triated. You’ll be able to act as profiling. But it is a door opener, was denied yet again for a black participate in our own society as nently, do not feel like you’ve soil and find safety and peace. an example for other brothers an exit, a way out, an escape to youth born in this country. full-fledged members or be part abandoned anything. You are If you do return, you will do and sisters – of all colors – in the boundless existence – the It is now our duty to be first- of the creation of a society that merely following in the foot- so in the spirit of Zora Neale their quest for growth, enlight- boundless life – that we deserve class citizens of the world. will not hinder us from personal steps of our (s)heroes Jose- Hurston and Malcolm X and enment, self-worth, freedom, as human beings. A passport al- Follow Ernest White at fly- greatness. But we alone have phine Baker and James Baldwin Langston Hughes and Kather- peace, and even physical safe- lows us to choose our reality, be brother.com The Miami Times 15 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 5000 Role Models service 1000 families First come, first served received free food during the pandemic outreach

PENNY DICKERSON up that began at 10 a.m. and [email protected] continued on a first come, first served basis. The provision of food Word spread, cars arrived, to meet the needs of Mi- trunks were popped open ami-Dade County’s com- and the 40 graduating Wil- munity throughout the son Scholars from the Class COVID-19 crisis has called of 2020 along with the pro- for ongoing distribution and gram’s mentors, additional innovative partnerships. role models of all ages, Farm At the helm has been Farm Share, Inc. representatives, Share, Inc. and on Thursday, UPS and Miami Gardens May 21, the non-profit orga- Councilman Reggie Leon be- nization joined forces with gan the distribution. An array Congresswoman Frederica S. of non-perishable items, fresh Wilson’s mentoring program meats and vegetables and a for boys, 5000 Role Models few surprises that residents

Photo: Courtesy 5000 Role Models “We want our Role Model boys to understand that as valuable members of the community it’s time for them to step up and lend a helping hand,” said Congress- woman Frederica S. Wilson, founder of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project.

els of Excellence Project, Inc. ic has caused, and that is the lion pounds of food to more in 1993. sheer need for food. than 17.5 million households Since its inception, the pro- Established in 1991, the residing in all of Florida’s 67 gram has fulfilled the mission Farm Share mission is to counties. Of the 88 million of guiding minority boys make sure that no Floridian pounds of food distributed, along a carefully charted goes hungry and no food goes more than 20 million pounds path to manhood and sending to waste. According to the or- were fresh healthy fruits and them to college. The proj- ganization’s website, “We are vegetables. ect is a mentoring program proud and thankful to share When disasters strike, Farm that advances its mission by that we never have and never Share is also first on the scene addressing the critical com- will charge any organization with support as a reliable re- of Excellence. would see once they returned where they would enter, win- munity need for mentoring or individual for food. Our sponder. For more than 20 In their 2nd Pandemic Out- home and retrieved items dows were required to remain among minority boys. valued donors and Florida years, the team has played a reach to the Community ini- from their trunks. up and of course, trunks were Farm Share has maintained farmers make it possible for crucial role in assisting be- tiative, the role models served The parking lot of the Con- to remain ready to open. a packed calendar of distri- us to distribute healthy and fore, after, and for years fol- as volunteers for a monumen- gresswoman’s Miami Gar- “We want our Role Mod- butions led by community nutritious fruits, vegetables, lowing hurricanes, fires, and tal drive-up distribution that dens headquarters on NW el boys to understand that organizations, mayors, faith- proteins and other non-per- other occurrences like the offered healthy and nutritious 183rd Street was transformed as valuable members of the based communities and oth- ishable food to Florida fami- 2019 government shutdown. groceries to 1000 families. In into an assembly line of ac- community it’s time for them ers willing to make a differ- lies, children, seniors and in- tornadoes and other natural addition, $25 gift cards from tivity that maintained social to step up and lend a help- ence in lessening one of the dividuals in need. disasters. And now, the global Publix were offered to each distancing mandates. Par- ing hand,” said Wilson who most critical aspects the eco- Last year, Farm Share dis- COVID-19 pandemic is added participating car in the line- ticipants were directed as to founded the 5000 Role Mod- nomic fallout of the pandem- tributed more than 88 mil- to that disaster list.

every first Tuesday at Gold- Alumni Association: 9:30 ty Center, 2181 NW 74th St. introductory classical ballet en Corral, 9045 Pines Blvd. a.m. every third Saturday; workshops for girls ages 6-8 Info: 305-989-0994. North Shore Medical Center; Democratic Women's and 9-12; Time and date, Info: Call 786-356-4412. Club of Overtown/Omni, TBA; 1350 NW 50th St. Miami Northwestern meetings 1st Saturday of Info: Call 305-758-1577 or Class of 1968 : 2 p.m. Booker T. Washington month, 2-4 p.m., Williams visit www.childrendance.net. every fourth Saturday; Class of 1967: 4-6 p.m. Park community room, 1717 North Miami Library. Info: every third Saturday; African NW Fifth Ave. The Overtown Children LIFESTYLE call 305-812-6263. Heritage Cultural Arts Cen- and Youth Coalition: Free ter. Info call 305-333-7128 Family Christian As- professional development The George Washing- sociation of America is workshops. Register: www. ton Carver Alumni Asso- COMMUNITY offering free educational overtowncyc.org/work- HAPPENINGS ciation: 12:30 p.m. every Free Karate classes of- programs. Head Start, Early shops. Info: Contact Shari COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF third Wednesday; Communi- fered to children and adults Head Start, Early Head Start Benjamin at 786-477-5813. [email protected] ty Center in Coconut Grove. at Range Park, 525 NW Expansion and VPK. Contact Info: Call 954-248-6946. 62nd St., 6-8 p.m., Mon- 786-719-9309 or 786-719- Haitian Folk Cardio days, Wednesdays and 3484 Dance Class: Get a good ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS The Miami-Dade Chap- Thursdays. Call Sensei Clay- workout, as well as craft Mini Mondays: Every Women on the Move ter of Bethune-Cookman ton, 305-553-3523. Call to Action to join the dance skills in Haitian folk Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Inc.: Every fourth Saturday University: 6:30 p.m. every American Descendants of dance. bit.ly/2FuToae. play-based activities specif- for women 55 and older who second Thursday; Omega Democratic Women's Slavery Miami chapter. For ically designed for children are interested in traveling Center. Club of Miami-Dade, meet- more information, email The Surviving Twin Net- from birth to 5 years at Mi- and networking. Info: Call ings on 2nd Saturday of [email protected] or work: A comfort ministry ami Children’s Museum. 305-934-5122 The Miami Central High Tennessee State Alumni each month: 9:30 - 11a.m. Wilfred at 305-340-3372. supporting twins/siblings Association/Miami-Dade Citadel Building, 8325 NE in the loss of their loved ASSOCIATION/ Alumni Association: 7 p.m. Chapter: 9 a.m. every third Second Ave. Women in Transition of ones. Info: 305-504-4936 CHAPTER MEETINGS every second and fourth Saturday; African Heritage South Florida: Free com- or vbtimpson1@hotmail. Miami Northwestern Wednesday; Miami Central Cultural Arts Center. Info: Democratic Women's puter lessons for women. com. Class of 1961 meets at YET Senior High School library. Call 305-336-4287. Club of North Park @ Info: Call 786-477-8548. Center every second Tues- Info: Call 305-370-4825. Scott Carver, meetings 1st The deadline for the Life- day 11:30 a.m. Call 305- The Morris Brown Col- Saturday of each month: 1- Inner City Children’s style Calendar is every Friday 685-8035. Booker T. Washington Class of 1959: 11 a.m. lege Miami-Dade/Broward 3 p.m. North Park Communi- Touring Dance Class: Free at 2 p.m. The Miami Times 16 Education MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM faith & family SECTION D CHURCHES SHOULD WAIT TO OPEN Demographics render sanctuaries risky.

Christianity Today Older churchgoers are bound to Survey data shows more than be among the most eager to return half (53%) of Christians who attend After most of the United States has to services. The elderly were partic- church at least weekly are 55 or Many churches been under stay-at-home orders for ularly prone to social isolation and older, compared to 43 percent of the that opt to return the past several weeks, the gover- loneliness before the pandemic, and population overall. Mainline traditions to worship in their nors of some key states have sig- during the intervening weeks of so- in particular skew older, with over 60 naled their intention to begin reopen- cial distancing, they were less likely percent of members who are at least sanctuary won’t ing businesses in the coming days. to have participated in the digital 55. Half of evangelicals in the US are rush back to With that policy shift, churches will options offered as an alternative to at least 55, followed by 47.1 percent normal; there will have the option to return to in-person in-person fellowship. of Catholics. worship. A new initiative by the Lib- But the elder saints who faithfully Baby Boomers and members of be extra efforts to erty Counsel—a Christian legal team fill American pews also fall in the older generations make up around sanitize, promote that has defended congregations demographic shown to be at the half or more of every major Christian hand washing, and who gathered in violation of govern- greatest risk right now. While sci- tradition in the country. Among Epis- ment orders—encourages churches entists still don’t know much about copalians, Presbyterians (PCUSA), encourage the six- nationwide to resume services next COVID-19, one of the most consis- and Lutherans (LCMS), close to two- foot social distance week, May 3, declared “ReOpen tent findings is that the disease thirds of members are 55 and over. between attendees. Church Sunday.” But religious demog- carries a much higher fatality rate The United Methodist Church, the raphy indicates that, for the sake of among older adults. According to second-largest Protestant denomi- the safety of aging congregations data from the Centers for Disease nation in the US, has a worrisome in particular, pastors in particular Control and Prevention, 91 percent of share of those in the older demo- should be cautious. Their sanctuaries all deaths related to the virus have graphic as well (64.2%). Southern are ideal places for the coronavirus occurred among people 55 or older, Baptist Convention ranks 11th, with to spread, and the results could be though they make up just 29 percent just over half of their congregants in catastrophic. of the population. SEE RISKY 6C Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 17 THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Oprah launches virtual wellness tour Media mogul wants to help people cope with COVID-19

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ecause most of us are homebound due to the COVID-19 quar- antine, Oprah Winfrey is bringing her 2020 Vision: Your Life in BFocus wellness tour to our living rooms. Now, it's more The media mogul on "Now, it's more import- healthy lifestyle and more. The tour included one-on- Tuesday announced ant than ever to be and The 90-minute expe- one conversations with important than ever to Oprah's Your Life in Focus: stay well and strong. To- riences, hosted by Win- Michelle Obama, Dwayne be and stay well and A Vision Forward -- Live gether, let's reset, refocus, frey, will air at 11 a.m. ET Johnson, Lady Gaga and Virtual Experience, a free and find clarity in what on Saturdays from May more stars. strong.“ Together, let's and interactive four-week matters most." 16 through June 6, via In April, the iconic talk event that is an extension Over the four Zoom and livestreamed show host -- who has al- reset, refocus, and find of her wellness tour with weeks, Oprah will share on Oprah's Facebook ready donated $10 million clarity in what matters WW [Weight Watchers] Re- lessons in wellness that page. Viewers can join the to coronavirus relief -- told imagined. are carrying her through virtual experiences by reg- ABC News' T.J. Holmes on most." "In early 2020, I spent this moment, and lead istering online. Monday's "Good Morning nine weeks traveling the audiences through inter- Oprah's 2020 Vision: America" it's "our respon- country, talking to people active workbook exercis- Your Life in Focus tour sibility" to convey to black —Oprah Winfrey about being well and stay- es, tackling topics like launched earlier this Americans they are at a ing focused. It was exhila- self-care during the pan- year and visited arenas higher risk of contracting rating. Then the pandemic demic, connecting in rela- like Brooklyn's Barclays -- and even dying from -- hit and shook us all," Win- tionships while social dis- Center and The Forum the disease if they have frey said in a statement. tancing, committing to a in Inglewood, California. SEE TOUR 19D The Miami Times 18 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 Wilson Roosevelt Jerman dies from coronavirus grandfather suffered a stroke White House butler was 91 years old in 2011 and the Obamas as- sisted in making sure he was and served 11 US Presidents in office taken care of while in the hos- pital, even sending flowers. At CNN.com White House in 1957 under the end of his career, Obama then-President Dwight D. honored Jerman for his more Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, Eisenhower as a cleaner. He than 50 years of service with a a former White House but- was promoted to butler under plaque and a coin to represent ler who worked under 11 US former President John F. Ken- each President he served, Gay Presidents, has died after nedy, a move that was orches- said. contracting coronavirus. He trated by former first lady was 91 years old. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, His granddaughter, Shan- granddaughter Jamila Garrett ta Taylor Gay, told CNN on told media affiliates. Jerman initially retired Thursday Jerman died on "Jackie O actually promot- in 1997 but went back to May 16. ed him to a butler because the White House in 2003. "He was authentic. He was of the relationship," Garrett a quiet but stern man. Very said. "She was instrumental in He left as maître d' under giving, never fussed or com- ensuring that that happened." then-President Barack plained. Always said he lived Gay said Jerman initially Obama in 2012. Jerman a blessed life," she said in an retired from the White House suffered a stroke in 2011 interview. in 1997 but went back to the and the Obamas assisted Gay said the family is "tak- White House in 2003. He left in making sure he was ing it day by day" in light of the White House in 2012 as taken care of while in the her grandfather's death. maître d' under then-Presi- The long-serving employ- dent Barack Obama. hospital, even sending ee began working in the Gay told CNN that her flowers. At the end of his Photo: Shanta Taylor Gay

RISKY CONTINUED FROM 5C the advanced age bracket. Over the past few decades, white Christianity has aged far more rapidly than the black church and churches of other ra- cial backgrounds. The average white evangelical was 45 years old in 1972, the same as the average evangelical of color. While there has been no significant net change in the average age for nonwhite evan- gelicals, white evangelicals have gotten seven years older. The picture for white main- line Protestants is much more dramatic, from an average of 48 years old in 1972 to nearly 60 today. While white Catholics have gotten about 10 years old- er since the early 1970s, for nonwhite Catholics the increase in age is about 7 years.

CHURCH Listings ASSEMBLE OF GOD Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Second Canaan Pastor Leonard Shaw Missionary Baptist Church 2085 NW 97 Street • 305-693-1356 Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor 4343 NW 17 Avenue • 305-638-1789 CATHOLIC Holy Redeemer Catholic Church True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp Pastor John M. Fair 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841

Though Protestants from his- Many churches that opt to re- ing—brings the possibility of BAPTIST Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church torically black denominations turn to worship in their sanctu- unknowingly spreading the virus MISSIONARY BAPTIST Elder Johnnie Robinson, Pastor skew younger than majority white ary won’t rush back to normal; among a population that is old- Walking in Christ M.B. Church 1395 NW 69 Street • 305-835-8316 churches (just 38.3% are 55 or there will be extra efforts to er and particularly vulnerable. Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. older), their congregations may sanitize, promote hand wash- Churches became hot spots 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 NON DENOMINATION also be at greater risk. COVID-19 ing, and encourage the six-foot for the initial outbreaks of the Lively Stone Church of Miami virus in the US, including in has taken a disproportionate toll social distance between attend- New Mount Calvary Pastor David Doriscar on the African American commu- ees. Georgia, one of the states 8025 NW Miami Court • 754-400-0899 nity, and at least a dozen bish- But even with precautions in moving to reopen. If things go Missionary Baptist Church ops and pastors in the Church of place, returning to the shared badly, they could be responsi- Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher God in Christ (COGIC) have died space of worship—of singing, ble for the dreaded “second 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015 from the virus. sitting, kneeling, and greet- wave” of infections.

954-707-3274 for more de- clothing distribution every 800-208-2924 ext. 102 or tails. second Saturday; call 786- prayer line, ext. 104. 541-3687 for more details. Sistah to Sister Connec- MEC Ministries: Provides tion: Women’s empower- First Haitian Church of healing services; 7:30 p.m. ment meeting; 10 a.m.-noon God: Food drive; 10 a.m.- every fourth Friday; call 305- FAITH every second and fourth 1 p.m. every Saturday; call; 693-1534. Saturday; Parkway Profes- 786-362-1804 for more de- CALENDAR sional Building in Miramar; tails. New Bethel Baptist call 954-260-9348 for more Church: Miami Men at Risk details. New Day ’N’ Christ Deliv- Project: Provides behavioral COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected] erance Ministry: Free mind, health intervention services Metropolitan AME body and soul self-empow- for Black men at risk for HIV, The Elks Historical Busi- COUNSELING/PRAYER The Kingdom Agen- Church: Food and clothing erment and Zumba fitness substance abuse disorders ness and Conference Cen- Gathering All Parents da Ministries Inc.: Free distribution every second class; call 305-691-0018. and other health issues; call ter: Gospel Kickback with to Prayer: Prayer for youth; counseling, tutoring, health Saturday; call 305-696- 305-627-0396. entertainment and fine din- noon every third Saturday; screenings and messages 4201 for more details. Florida Independent ing; noon-6 p.m. every Sun- call Apostle Thelma Knowles of services are being of- Restoration Ministries: The deadline for the Faith day; call 305-224-1890 for at 305-332-1736. fered by Senior Pastor Feli- Zion Hope Missionary Prayers for families dealing Calendar is on or before 2 more details. cia Hamilton-Parramore; call Baptist Church: Food and with drugs and alcohol; call p.m. Mondays. The Miami Times 19 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020

MAKYNLEE ELISE CELEBRATES A PANDEMIC BIRTHDAY Young leader and CEO turns seven in virtual style

DWIGHT JAMES, III wood. It was a hot Saturday “I am very appreciative [email protected] afternoon and a line of cars, of the community, family, trucks and even a fire engine friends, and associates that Princess Wright is a mom of headed down Northwest 14th came together to celebrate a typical seven-year-old girl. Ave., toward a house with not only what she does in But there are distinct excep- white banners and pink bal- the community but her hard tions to her daughter, MaKyn- loons on the. As each vehicles work in school and other Lee Elise. She is the youthful turned in front of the house, parts of her life,” said Wright. CEO and founder of “Wash a clamor of horns was heard “I am appreciative of their Your Mouth 4 M.E,” a non- near and far. support to stand behind not profit organization that am- Wright had given attend- me, but MaKynLee and Wash plifies the importance of oral ees specific instructions for your mouth 4 M.E. Even in hygiene, She’s also somewhat the parade to ensure that ev- this new norm, I’m grateful of a local celebrity. The Mi- eryone adhered to social dis- of how they all made it better ami Times featured MaKyn- tancing. They included: for her.” • Place gifts on the lawn. MaKynLee’s first event • Tie balloons on the fence through her non-profit was or on the corner hosted on February 12th • NO walkers at her school, Bridge Prep • Only cars, trucks, and Academy, in partnership Col- motorcycles are allowed in gate Bright Smiles, Bright Fu- the parade tures, and Farm Share. The I am very appreciative Community members in event garnered an astound- of the community, attendance such as the Mi- ing 1000+ attendees through- family, friends, and ami Dade Police Depart- out the day. MaKynLee’s mot- associates that came ment, multiple female biking to is “every child deserves clubs and riders, Fire Station a healthy smile”. Though together to celebrate 30, many other community social distancing is in effect, not only what she Lee Feb. 27 during Black His- required residents of Mi- permom that she is, Wright members and hundreds more MaKynLee is still intentional does“ in the communi- tory Month as a member of ami-Dade County to follow convened family, friends and supporters that tuned in via on fulfilling her mission with ty but her hard work the 2020 MLK Next Genera- social distancing mandates a legion of community mem- Facebook live. CEO DJ Big her mom and their communi- tion of Dreamers. including wearing masks Will of Heavy Grind Music ty’s support. in school and other bers to show MaKynlee born Wright wanted to celebrate and gloves and keeping six day love. Group donated 150 hamburg- For more information about parts of her life.” MaKynLee’s birthday in feet between one another. On Saturday, May 16, Stevie ers and hotdogs to ensure Wash Your Mouth 4 M.E., vis- style, but was limited due to A traditional party was not Wonder’s version of “Hap- that everyone was well fed it www.washyoursmile4me. —Princess Wright strict social guidelines that an option, but being the su- py Birthday” blared in Pine- throughout the parade. org

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

St. Mark Missionary Liberty City New Vision For Brownsville 93rd Street Community And we know that in all Baptist Church Church of Christ Christ Ministries Church of Christ Missionary Baptist Church things God works for Services Services Services Services Services Sunday 7:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday Morning 8 a.m. Early Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. Lord Day Sunday School 9:45am 7:30 a.m. Early Morning Worship the good of those who Worship Service Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. 11 a.m. ..Morning Worship 9:30 a.m Sunday School Sunday Evening 5 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m. Evening Worship love him, who have been Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study Tue. Bible Class 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service ...6 p.m. Tuesday Night Bible 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. called according to his 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting Thurs. Fellowship 10 a.m. Study 7:30pm Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Morn. Bible Class 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. C.A. Evangelist Rev. Michael Min. Harrell Website: cmbc.org Pastor Rev. purpose. Ivery, Pastor Eric W. Doss D. Screen L. Henton Carl Johnson 1470 N.W. 87th Street 1263 N.W. 67th Street 13650 N.E. 10th Avenue 4561 N.W. 33rd Court 2330 N.W. 93rd Street — Romans 8:28 305-691-8861 305-836-4555 305-899-7224 305-634-4850 305-836-0942

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In Memoriam | Happy Birthday | Remembrances Death Notices | Card of Thanks Obituaries 20 THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Wright and Young Richardson Hadley Davis - Gregg L. Mason ASHLEY CAMPBELL, NEKIA MARTESHIA CAVE, Miami Gardens MARIE WALKER, 97, died Mory Kante, million- May 20 at JR., 73, para 42, catering ALEXUS LEPEAEL North Shore professional, assistant, died CHARLES, 27, Medical Center. died at home May 1. Service died May 14. selling African singer Viewing 3-7 May 17. Survivor: 1 p.m., today at Service 12 p.m., p.m., Thursday. daughter, April Church of God, Saturday in the Service 11 Campbell; Dania Beach. chapel. and bandleader, dies son, Sean M. a.m., Friday Campbell; siblings, Pinkey in the chapel. Barnum (Calvin) , Joan Dewar RAMON COUCH, 46, Interment: Caballero Rivero JON PARELES balafon, in 1971, and he took Dade North. over as lead singer when Salif (Tyrone) , Verlean Holloway , entrepreneur, CHRISTOPHER STEPHON The New York Times Keita — who would also be- Herbert Campbell and Dwight died May 17. JUMPER, 57, Campbell. Service 1 p.m., Service 1:30 died May 15 WILLIE JEAN HEATH Mory Kante, a Guinean sing- come a world-music luminary , 66, Saturday. p.m., Friday. at Sinai Plaza WARREN er, kora player and bandleader — quit to start his own band. housewife, died Rehab NH. who built a worldwide audi- The Rail Band was initially May 17. Viewing PEDRO DWAYNE MOSS, Service 11 ence for music rooted in West sponsored by Mali’s ministry 4-7 p.m., today. 54, tow truck a.m., Saturday Africa, died on Friday in Cona- of information and performed Service 11 a.m., driver, died May at 93rd Street kry, Guinea. He was 70. in residence at Bamako’s Thursday at 20 at Cleveland GLENN STEWART, 66, Community Mr. Kante’s manager, Juan train-station hotel, the Buffet New Jerusalem Clinic Hospital. laborer, died Church. Yriat, said he died in his sleep Hotel de la Gare. It was de- Survivor: wife, May 20. Service Primitive Baptist after experiencing chest pains voted to affirming Malian tra- Church. Interment: Caballero Catina Moss; 10 a.m., KENNETH WAYNE SANDS, earlier in the day. No official ditions by melding them with Rivero Dade North. sons, Pedro, Saturday at 57, died May 19 cause was announced. pop, particularly the Afro-Cu- Jr., Dinko and St. Matthews at Miami Veteran Mr. Kante came from a fam- ban music that had swept Af- , 67, James Graham; daughters, Baptist Church. Hospital. Service DOROTHY VAIL KING ily of griots, the dynastic West rica. Mr. Kante transformed a mail carrier, U.S. Tamka Gaitor, Daniska Moss, 2 p.m., Saturday African musicians whose traditional instrument by in- Postal Service, Tiana Graham,Tyra Graham in the chapel. songs carry news and chron- stalling electronics in his vin- died May 16. and Dawnjanee Moss; father, ELVIS ANDREWS, 33, icle history. Steeped in those tage kora. construction Survivors Vincent Moss; siblings, Katie traditions, he electrified the He stayed with the Rail Band Clark, Lashan Moss, Ricardo manager, died include: husband, and Theo. Service 11 a.m., Sat- May 16. Services RAYMONDE COICOU, 83, Thomas C King; urday. were held. housewife, died mother, Cleo L May 22 at home. Vail; other relatives. Viewing WILLIE BENJAMIN Service 10 4-7 p.m., Friday. Service 10 WYCHE, 27, la- a.m., Saturday a.m., Saturday in the chapel. borer, died May at Saint James Interment: South Florida 18 at home. Sur- Range Church. National Cemetery. vivor: mother, SIMON “PETE” HUNTER, Cynthia Wyche; 90, laborer father, William for odd jobs, RAUL MAXIMILIANO In Memoriam Wyche. Service 2 died May 13. MARTINEZ, 61, died May 17 at p.m., Saturday. Viewing 2-6 home. Services were held. In loving memory of, p.m., Friday JERRY IVERY, 73, truck in the chapel. JAMES DERRICK BLASH, driver, died May Service 10 a.m., 60, died May 21 at Memorial 16 at Advent- Saturday in the Hospital West. Services were health East Or- chapel. held. Photo Credit: Fethi Belaid/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images lando. Survivor: The Guinean singer and musician Mory Kante in wife, Rose Ivery; MARTHA VAL, 86, retired Hadley Davis MLK performance in Carthage, Tunisia, in 2010. He fused daughter, Ave educator, African music with styles and instruments from West- Thomas, son, FREDDIE LEE WILLIS, 95, died May 21. ern pop. Derek Thomas; Survivors truck driver, died sister, Emma Douglas. Service include her May 18 at North 10 a.m., Saturday. sons, Don, Shore Medical David, Ovide Center. Service kora, the traditional griot’s until 1979, then moved to Abi- HATTIE A. MACK, 71, health and Detre Val; 12 p.m., Friday harp, and he fused African mu- djan, the economic capital of care, died May daughters, in the Miami sic with styles and instruments Ivory Coast, to start his own 18 at Wellstar Marie, and Laudin Val; and Gardens chapel. from Western pop. group, which became the house Medical Center, a host of other relatives and “God gave me this ability to band at a popular restaurant Atlanta, GA. friends. Prayer service to ELDER RAYMOND “DAD” modernize traditional instru- and greeted musicians from Survivor: begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, JOHN WILLIAMS, 57, WHITTAKER ments,” he told the website Pan abroad — Barry White was one husband, June 3 at Cathedral of St. Mary died May 15 01/19/1947 - 05/29/2019 African Music in 2017. — with Africanized versions James L. Mack, Catholic Church. Mass to follow at Jackson Kante’s 1987 single “Ye Ke Ye of their hits. Those shows led Sr; children, at 11 a.m. at the church. Memorial My heart still aches, but Ke” was a hit, first in Africa and to Mr. Kante’s first album as a James L. Mack, Jr., Tarvis D. Hospital. precious memories never die! then across Europe. It became leader (with his name spelled Mack, Trenzette Mack, Cabron Service 11 a.m., Without a shadow of a Range Coconut Grove the first African single to sell “Mori Kant”), recorded in Los J. Mack, Mekra Mack, Tedra Wednesday doubt, you are still very much more than a million copies and Los Angeles for a small Amer- Mack. Viewing 10 a.m.-8 p.m., KERMIT R. SIMMONS, in the Miami loved and missed. has been licensed frequent- ican label, Eboni; it made little Friday. 60, laborer, Gardens chapel. You are Forever in our ly for commercials and film impact. died May 19 at Hearts, soundtracks. It was reworked Kante moved to Paris in the Eric L. Wilson Mercy Hospital. MARY ANN DAVIS, 72, Your wife, Geraldine, by other musicians into Ger- early 1980s and determinedly Service 2:30 cleaner, died children grandchildren, great man techno, Bollywood film PAMELA SULLIVAN globalized his music. He add- p.m., Saturday May 21 at North grands, and TWOH Church WATSON, 52, music and Chinese Cantopop. ed electronic sounds and pro- at Macedonia Shore Hospital. Family. supervisor, Although some of Mr. Kante’s gramming and simplified some Baptist Church. Service 10 a.m., died May 18. music was criticized as being of the intricacies of African Saturday in the slick and too internationalized, rhythm. But he maintained the Viewing 5-8 p.m., Miami Gardens his songs gave many Western urgency of griot vocal style, today at Eric L. Mitchell chapel. Wilson Funeral listeners an accessible intro- placed the kora and balafon Home, 4631 MOTHER DOROTHEA duction to African music. After upfront and, most often, sang W. Hallandale STURRUP, Grace Mr. Kante’s death, the presi- in Mandinka, a West African 76, housewife, dent of Guinea, Alpha Conde, language. Beach Blvd. Hollywood, FL. ANTHONY E. FLETCHER, died May 18 at wrote on Twitter that “African Kante’s 1987 album, “Akwaba Service 10 a.m., Thursday in SR., 74, Jackson North culture is in mourning.” the chapel. supervisor, died Beach,” was recorded with Af- Hospital. Wake Mory Kante was born on rican and European musicians. 4-8 p.m., Friday. May 17. Viewing MOTHER ALBERTHA March 29, 1950, in Albadarya, The album, for which he wrote Service 11 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ROBINSON a small town near Kissidougou the arrangements, opened Saturday. Saturday. LANG, 84, died Service 1 p.m., in southeastern Guinea. His fa- with “Ye Ke Ye Ke,” a ver- May 21. Viewing Saturday in the ther, Djeli Fode Kante, who was sion of a traditional Manding 6-8 p.m., Friday Jacob - Brooksville, FL chapel. In from Guinea, had 38 children song for millet harvesting that at Church of God EARTHA MAE WHITTAKER with a number of women. His bounced delicate kora picking by Faith, West GULLETT, 95, CATHERINE P. MOSS, 84, Memoriam: mother, Fatoumata Kamissoko, and a balafon riff against brisk Park, FL. Service died April 6 parks manager, was from Mali. Both of Mr. drums, a wriggling synthesizer 11 a.m., Saturday at Koinonia in Wildwood, died May 24. Celebrate Kante’s parents were griots. line and a jabbing horn section. Worship Center, Hollywood, FL. Florida. Services Public visitation Mory absorbed the singing That song was aggressively were held in 10 a.m-12 p.m. a Life of his parents and as a child catchy and contemporary, and Trinity Wildwood, at Community learned to play balafon, a West it found its way to dance clubs Florida. Bible Baptist African marimba. His family and radio playlists across Afri- JOYCELYN WILLIAMS, Church. Service sent him to Mali to study the ca and Europe. Ever since its 69, died May 12 p.m., Memorialize kora and other griot traditions. release, “Ye Ke Ye Ke” has been 16 at home. Elijah Bell Saturday at the church. and celebrate As a teenager in the 1960s repeatedly remixed, covered Service 10 , 72, retired, a loved one he played in pop bands in Ba- and licensed to accompany, a.m., Saturday JOSEPH ZONE died May 11 mako, the capital of Mali, in- among other things, a Turkish at Mt. Calvary Marcel's on the pages of at Jackson cluding one named the Apollos potato-chip commercial and a Missionary North Hospital. CHARLES C. SWEETING, The Miami Times. in honor of the United States club scene with Leonardo Di- Baptist Church. Services were JR., 67, chef, died May 19 at space program. He joined the Caprio in the 2000 film “The held. home. Private family service. Rail Band, playing guitar and Beach.” HAL WOODSON, 60, died May 21. Service 1 p.m. in the chapel. VIEW YOUR Manker OBITUARIES LEWIS BERTRAND For more information, call MENDOZA, 76, painter, died ONLINE AT May 19 at home. Service 11 305-694-6225 WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Wade a.m., Thursday in the chapel. ESSIE MAE JONES, 86, WILLIAM BARNEY SMITH, retired registered nurse, died 84, truck driver, died May 22 at home. Service 11:30 a.m., at Southeast Medical Center. today at Greater Fellowship Service 11 a.m., Saturday in www.miamitimesonline.com Missionary Baptist Church. the chapel.