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JARRETT ADAMS: FALSELY
ACCUSEDMan Re-enters Society as an Attorney Atlantic Beach City Commissioner, Brittany Norris, refl ect on U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Leroy Everett By Lauren Victoria Burke at a recent dedication ceremony for Leroy Everett NNPA Newswire Contributor Memorial Parkway and remembering his legacy. arrett Adams spent ten years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Adams was Community wrongfully convicted of sexual assault at age 17. He was then sentenced to 28 yearsJ in prison at a maximum-security prison. Honored After fi ling numerous appeals Adams was ex- onerated with the assistance of the Wisconsin Innocence Project. Leroy Everett Adams would end up serving close to By Brittany Norris 10 years before fi nally being exonerated in For The Florida Star 2007. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin denied Ad- I’m an Atlantic Beach City Commissioner and it’s my ams’ petition for exoneration, but on June 20, honor to represent the Marsh Oaks neighborhoods. 2006 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Cir- I’m also honored to share a bit about U.S.Army Sgt. Please see ADAMS, page 8 First Class Leroy Everett Leroy was born and raised here in Atlantic Beach on Mealy Lane. This area Jarrett M. Adams was wrongfully convicted of here was his home turf. sexual assault at age 17 and sentenced to 28 years in a maximum-security prison. After serving nearly 10 He spent countless hours years and fi ling multiple appeals, Jarrett was exoner- there with his family, ated with the assistance of the Wisconsin Innocence childhood friends, ad- Project venturing in the pines amongst the palmettos and marsh of Dutton Is- land (then called Girvin island) … they would go crabbing … or hunting Trump Cuts Food Stamps for for squirrels … staying out all day until their at Least 700,000 Americans mothers called them Leroy Everett home. By Lauren Victoria Burke Trump Administration rule changes will cause 3.7 Leroy attended Douglas Anderson. At the time, DA NNPA Newswire Contributor million poor people to lose food stamps. was the only school on the Southside serving Afri- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Brandon can-American students. Him and fellow students were The Trump Administration has fi nalized imple- Lipps, the deputy undersecretary for the USDA’s bused off the island into Jacksonville. He was a mem- mentation of new work requirement rules that would Food Nutrition and Consumer Services, spoke with ber of DA’s high school swim team … he would actual- cut food stamp benefi ts for 700,000 Americans. reporters for under 20 minutes regarding the chang- ly practice for swim meets, right out there in the brack- The average food stamp payout is $36 per month. es. The rule changes will take effect on April 1, ish water of the Intracoastal. A member of the class of Though the Trump Administration estimates that un- 2020. der 700,000 people will be impacted by their policy The work requirement rule change will cause Please see EVERETT, page 6 changes, the Urban Institute estimates that the new Please see FOOD, page 6 Six-Year-Old Rising Star London Rose Lands Two Tyler Perry Series And Oscar Nominated Film In One Year By Arthia Nixon adults who watch Tyler Perry shows automat- London For The Georgia Star ically calling your child out by her character’s Rose Sellars name.” plays the ATLANTA, Ga. — At just six-years-old, London Rose has also been confi rmed to daughter London Rose Sellars turns heads when she gets join the cast of ‘Ruthless’, the spinoff show to of Ruth into rideshares with her mother. First, there are Tyler Perry’s ‘The Oval’, currently one of the (Melissa L. the usual compliments on her cuteness, then hottest shows on BET. Williams) in familiarity sets in and the OMG moment of re- “You have to listen and do what the director Tyler Perry’s alizing the little girl was a part of the cast in says,” London Rose says of acting. “Some- ‘The Oval’ 2019’s Oscar-nominated “Harriet”. times it’s hard because you have to remember a and spinoff “If it’s not that, then they realize she’s the lot and you have to do it over and over until it’s show ‘Ruth- little girl who was kidnapped in ‘The Oval’,” right. Then sometimes you feel happy but you less’ which her mother Meckaela laughs. “It’s truly sur- are on BET. real to go from just minding your business to Please see TV, page 12
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OWNER/PUBLISHER CommunitListings are due the Tuesday before the next issue. y Follow Us! Clara McLaughlin Email submissions preferred. Send to: [email protected] Facebook MANAGEMENT Northside Church of Christ Presents Rinetta M. Fefi e @thefl oridastarnewspaper Twitter STOP THE VIOLENCE USE GENERAL MANAGER “Let The Bible Speak” Spring Gospel @thefl oridastar YOUR TALENTS: Opio Sokoni Instagram PLANS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR Meeting SALES & MARKETING @thefl oridastar VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF SLAIN Theme: Preparing for the Future Opio Sokoni Website: JACKSONVILLE NATIVES FEBRUARY 22 AT GLEN MYRA PARK March 7-11, 2020 Dan Evans www.thefl oridastar.com Stop The Violence Use Your Talents JACKSONVILLE, FL - All are invited to join the (STVUYT), a non-profi t organization created Northside Church of Christ for our annual Let the Bible Join the NAACP to expose talents and bring awareness of the Speak, Spring Gospel Meeting. Beaver Street violence in Jacksonville communities is set to Our theme: “Preparing For The Future”, March 7-11, NAACP ! host a candlelight vigil Saturday, February 22. 2020. We are located at 4736 Avenue B, Jacksonville, FL. Enterprise Center Surviving victims of violent crimes, family This year we welcome as I our guest minister Brother naacpjax.org 1225 W. Beaver Street, members and community leaders will pay Suite 112 tribute to those lost due to violence and uplift David Wilson, minister of the Kings Church of Christ in Jacksonville, FL 32204 Brooklyn New York. He will present a message of hope, Isaiah Rumlin the life and legacy of murder victims. “Families (904) 265-4702 never forget. Time moves forward, but families trust and encouragement as we faithfully move forward President are still affected by the pain. Communities “Preparing for the Future”. continue to be impacted by the senselessness”, Our week of events begins Saturday, March 7th with a G. Abrams says, founder of the STVUYT concert by our very own “Total Praise” who will Inspire The Church Directory movement formed in 2004 after the tragic loss you with acapella music at it’s best. Beautiful and “Come and Worship With Us” of his brother, Thomas Abrams Jr. and close Blessed!!! family member, Rickie Abrams Sr. 2002 Sunday, March 8th Family and Friends Day enjoy a full STVUYT encourages the community to day of fellowship beginning with Bible School at 9:15am, Greater El-Bethel Divine Holiness Church attend the vigil to light a candle together one “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” by one, as a symbol of support, refl ection and Morning Worship at 10:30 am, Family Dinner at 1:00pm healing. Community leaders are also encouraged and Evening worship at 6pm. Church Address: Mailing Address: to attend to continue the conversation of solving Join us nightly for Gospel Revival, Monday, March 9- 723 W. 4th St. P.O. Box 3575 the violent blight plaguing the communities of Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm. Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida. Your local hosts for this amazing gospel event are Florida 32209 Florida 32206 WHEN: Saturday, February 22 Minister Charlie E. McClendon, Senior Minister and Al Telephone: Home: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m (sunset) Jackson, Minister. (904) 359-0661 (904) 683-5919 WHERE: Glen Myra Park (in front of Cell: 710-1586 These two phenomenal ministers are also your host of community center) 1429 Winthrop Street the weekly television program “Let the Bible Speaks”, Bishop Lorenzo Hall, Pastor Jacksonville, FL 32206 which airs every Sunday morning at 7:30am on the CW17/ Stop The Violence Use Your Talents mission WCWJ!!! Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. is also to bring awareness of violence and the Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. connection children represent; the hopes of our Looking forward to seeing you all here at our Let the Tuesday...Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. future. Stop The Violence Use Your Talents© Bible Speak Spring Gospel Meeting “Preparing For The Thursday...... Joy Night, 7:00 p.m. promotes education, the use of talents instead of Future” together!!! violence, which will enable and empower us to For more information please call us at 904-765-9830 or Email: [email protected] be a better productive society. visit our website: www.nscocjax.com Website: Greaterelbethel.org Local transportation and children’s nursery available! Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall, Sr. every Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for Prayer Meeting and Bible Study SOLID ROCK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 1824 Prospect St * Jacksonville, FL 32208 “The Church Where God Provides Hope, Help & Healing” TO CELEBRATE WITH US AT Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church 1418 Van Buren Street, in our 117th Church anniversary and our Pastor Randy L. Sewell’s Rev. Dr. Marion A. Wise, Senior Pastor 14th pastoral anniversary on H.O.P. Hour of Power (Sunday School) …………9:30 a.m. New Members Class: Sunday Morning ………….…9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship: ……………………………11:00 a.m. T.N.T. Tuesday Night Teaching (Bible Study)…..7:00 p.m. Church: (904) 764-5727 - Fax (904) 764-5901 Dr. Gary Williams Email: [email protected] our special guest will be and the Hopewell Church Web: newbethlehemmb.com
Greater Macedonia Baptist Church of the Northside Woodlawn Weekend Update: Celebrating 150 Years
Jacksonville, FL – February 19, 2020 – This weekend! “Celebrating 150 Years of Faith, Family and Freedom,” the 500+ member congregation of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, USA will honor God’s goodness and blessings throughout its years of rich church history. It’s a homecoming of sorts, and all are welcome. Members and friends of “the church at the corner Senior Pastor of Cleveland and Ray Roads” will celebrate, Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. refl ect and begin the next stage of their journey toward a glorious future. The celebration began in January with media coverage of their T-Shirt Sunday Kick-Off and congregation group photo. The public is invited Sunday Services Schedule of Services to join events through December commemorating 8:00 AM - Early Morning Worship Woodlawn’s 150th Anniversary. 9:30 AM - Sunday School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship This weekend will feature: February 22 - 2:00 p.m. Mid-Week Services Anniversary Banquet (Omni Hotel; Tuesday Members: Free, Guests: $45) 7:00 PM - Prayer Service February 23 - 11:00 a.m. 7:00 PM - Mass Choir Rehearsal Anniversary Worship Service & Homecoming Day Wednesday (Woodlawn Presbyterian Church) 6:30 PM - Bible Study 7:00 Mid -Week Worship Since February 27, 1870, when Rev. J.W.C. Pennington led the fi rst worship service of Address: Third Presbyterian Church – later to be named 1880 W. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonvile, FL 32208 Laura Street Presbyterian Church, and fi nally, Phone: (904) 764-9257 Fax: (904) 768-1736 Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, USA – Email: [email protected] membership continues to grow in number and Website: www.gmbc.net in support of the community. Today, under the leadership of Rev. Don J. Johnson, the sole African American church among 50+ in the Presbytery of St. Augustine offers faith-based, PLACE YOUR educational and general programming for youth, families, couples, seniors & retirees and the AD HERE community at-large. And they do so with the Wish to give us a News Story? faith of their founders. Need to place an Ad? For information contact: Mary L. Brown (904- 316-9411 or [email protected]) or Caressa Call The Florida/ Georgia Star at Bookhart (904-307-2424 or caressabookhart@ 904-766-8834 or Send it to: gmail.com) info@thefl oridastar.com FEBRUARY 22, 2020 THE STAR PAGE 3 Op-Ed:AMERICA’S Op-Ed: What’s on Miles’ Mind? “NO” BIGGEST PROBLEM By Miles Jaye stages of a business start-up you need clients? You need ecently I read that over the past o is a two-letter revenue, so you keep saying twenty years, 400,000 Americans Nword more yes, even if yes is costing you Rdied from drug overdoses. There powerful than most in goods, services, and time. were 70,000 deaths in 2017 alone, which were four-letter words! No is No means hanging up the 20,000 more than American casualties in the a negative response to a phone, or watching a customer Vietnam War. request or an offer-- it’s walk away without closing Not many years ago, if you heard that a refusal or a denial. No the deal. Psychologically, you someone died of a drug overdose, you is a determinant in that failed. But did you? assumed that heroin or some other illegal drug it decisively affects the No muscles must be was involved. Today, we assume it was opioids, which are legal. outcome of something. developed like every other We understand that sellers of illegal drugs are not concerned about No is a protector. No muscle worth its tissue fi ber. the lives their products destroy. But we thought that doctors and protects you from doing Like any other muscle, use it pharmacists were different. something you may or lose it. Muscles atrophy and We were taught that doctors were guided by the Hippocratic Oath regret. No protects you from involvement in wither away to fl ab-- rendering you weak and which requires physicians to uphold specifi c ethical standards. something potentially detrimental to your unable to function effectively. If talent, training, Apparently, some doctors’ ethical standards are lower than illegal good or well-being. It protects you from education, skills and experience are your best drug dealers because their drugs kill a lot more people. committing to something or someone you do offense, then knowing your value, an objective Greed is not confi ned to the medical and pharmaceutical not fully believe in. A simple no can protect appreciation of your worth, awareness of your industries. The fossil fuel industry is willing to put the planet at you from a crowd you’d be better off avoiding, market position and competition, along with risk by denying the reality of climate change in order to make dating someone you know is incompatible, or an effective use of the word no is your best more money. It’s sad but most Republican Congressman and partaking of something you have no business defense. eating, drinking, or smoking. No can protect Two of my favorite no quotes are; “Don’t Senators have to pretend that they agree with them even though say maybe if you want to say no.” “No” they know better. those you care for. and Kenny Rogers has a song called, “If I Knew is a complete sentence and it doesn’t require Foreign policy is guided by greed in many instances. Even Then What I Know Now.” Just think about that justifi cation or an explanation.” though America has an ample supply of oil and natural gas, we for a moment. When I think about what I know Interestingly, we may sometimes fi nd invaded Iraq on the pretense of looking for weapons of mass now, if I knew then what I know now, for every ourselves on the receiving end of no from destruction. The real target was the oil fi elds and we knew where ten times I said yes, I would have probably someone we’re interested in personally, or a they were. said no at least fi ve of those times-- no thank missed career opportunity. Remember, no is a Even though we are the richest country on earth, the gap between you, to be polite, or h--- no, where needed, for protector. God will use no to protect us from the haves and have nots is wider than ever. This increasing emphasis and effect. Have you ever wondered something we cannot foresee or objectively inequality is generating stress and anger among the have nots. why it is so much easier to say yes, then it is assess. The next time he or she says no, just Politicians who represent the haves are trying (with some success) to say no? Is it that we’d rather go along to get whisper thank you-- to God. You may never to direct anger towards immigrants and other minorities. along? Does yes place us in an agreeable light, know the misery you were spared. Just say The real culprit is greed which is a greater threat to our national whereas no renders us disagreeable or diffi cult? thank you. What you don’t want to do is obsess security than Russia, China, terrorists or climate change. Think about no in context. Can I call you? No! over winning over someone that was not meant Mabra Holeyfi eld is a businessman in Memphis, TN, and Can I come over? No! Would you like to go out, for you. You may just block the blessing God author of USE WHAT YOU GOT; email: mholeyfi eld@ catch a movie, or grab some dinner? No, thank has set aside for you. He made that person say banksandholeyfi eld.com you! You kept saying yes, making yourself no, for your own good. miserable. The plum position that comes with the Think of the thousands of dollars you’d promotion you’ve been campaigning for, the Op-Ed:The POTUS save by saying no the next time your friends raise you’ve been banking on and the travel conference-call you to say, let’s book another you’ve been dreaming of, that you did not get, acquittal has cruise this year. It’s okay to appear frugal. was not meant for you. Don’t obsess over what Let them think you’re broke, that’s okay too. you did wrong. The Personnel Director said eroded the nation’s Heaven forbid you should save a few bucks. no, but God may very well have a life-altering, How many times have you allowed your friends career springboard that leapfrogs the very sensibilities to coerce you into spending your money on a position you were coveting. Stay focused! trip or cruise, just to keep up with the crowd? No is not always a negative! Say no when Just say no! you believe in your heart th at you can do By Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. It’s been said that no is the most powerful word better. When you’re on the receiving end of in business. Used properly, no has the ability to no, accept it graciously, tell God thank you, he POTUS was impeached by the House of Representatives protect your company from compromising it’s and keep it moving. Either way, learn the Tand was acquitted two weeks ago by the Senate. The stated goals and standards. No can protect your awesome power of no. That’s what’s on my testimonies, the lack of courage and the overall acrimony fi nally bottom line. If no protects your brand, why is mind! came to a blundering and embarrassing halt. The endless papers yes so easy and no so diffi cult? Is it because www.milesjaye.net submitted to Chief Justice Roberts will go shamefully into an we hate to disappoint? Is it because in the early [email protected] archival fi le. How will this period in our nation’s history be viewed? What will they say about our president? Those accustomed to watching the soap operas will get back to Op-Ed: The Gantt Report - The Flavor of the Day business as usual. Victor Newman and Jack Abbott will no longer have to take a backseat to the proceedings. Breaking news about By Lucius Gantt change the world, in a way. Fidel and Che had the trial will be no more. Some will say, I am free at last! about fi ve of their friends hook up with them to I grew weary of watching this exercise because like you, I knew very few years or so someone writes a change the whole island of Cuba. what the end was going to be. Compelling and erudite testimony Ebook, blog, essay or does a podcast that Talk about the unifi cation of all Black by the house managers morphed into legislative futility. suggests a viable plan for Black progress and Americans is poppycock! Republican senator after Republican senator said Mr. T was posterity. All Black people need to start a revolution, innocent. Some said it sheepishly just like a child being caught Most of these plans for African Americans a rebellion and a surefi re plan for African with his hand in the cookie jar. Only Mitt Romney, Republican are proposed by Black people that are American progress is a plan that will work, a senator from Utah brought his own guts and said that the president acceptable to whites. They include Black plan that can generate Black wealth and a plan abused his power. He said his faith and conscious led him to his people that were taught by whites, Blacks that that can fund a Black community infrastructure decision. work(ed) for whites, Blacks that live in white that can fi nance Black businesses, affordable It was a defi ning moment in the entire process as Romney had neighborhoods, etc. homes, schools, politics and whatever else the moral integrity to call out his wrongdoing. He was unafraid. Many of the Black plans oftentimes sound those people telling you that you can get. Senator Romney did what a lot of his colleagues were thinking. good but the proposals that get pushed and Not too long ago, a Black billionaire gave It calls into question why are these men and women afraid of the promoted are the Black plans for progress that about $40 million to students at Morehouse to president? are most acceptable to non-Blacks. satisfy their student debt. That was great! If they had voted to remove him from offi ce, what could have The United States of America is not a But I know a way if ten Black billionaires put happened to them? Maybe some would have lost their senate communist or socialist nation. The USA is a up only $10 million each, in their own banks seats. And maybe some would have lost their political prestige. capitalist society. (that would never leave their bank accounts) a These scenarios could have played out, but they didn’t. In a capitalist society, money is the primary fund could be established that would generate The day after the acquittal vote, POTUS fl aunted his victory motivating factor. billions and billions for Black progress in a by holding up a copy of the Washington Post newspaper which Any plan for Black progress in America very short time period! said as such. Now, the Democrats leaders must move on and not must have an economic component. If the Yeah, you can say Lucius is CRAZY! But wallow around in self-pity and what ifs. planners and proposers that you love can’t Lucius knows what white folk don’t want you The most important and pressing need that the Democrats articulate a workable economic plan for Black to know. Lucius knows wealthy people don’t have is to fi nd a candidate that can defeat him in the upcoming progress what they suggest may sound good; deal in dollars, or francs, or rubles or pesos. but their plan may be like the Great Dr. Martin election. The recently completed Iowa caucus didn’t go well. The Really rich and wealthy people deal in PAPER, Luther King Jr., good but dead! computer program the state Democratic party used malfunctioned so-called fi nancial instruments. You can run to your social media news from the very beginning. Results were days late in coming in so I can tell you how all of that works but the feed to watch videos of speeches about Black Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders both declared victory. Both people that don’t want you to know will kill have already asked for a recount. The Iowa Caucus is the nation’s economics, you can run to your local bookstores any buy expensive books about economic me. Fear not, I will reveal how all interested oldest primary at 100 years old, but has some of the shine come “Hope”, you can listen to your Pastor, Priest African Americans and other people of color off because of this year’s debacle? or Imam preach about praying for money and can enjoy life in a meaningful way but not Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary. Now it is on economic viability or you can use the brain today. to Nevada and Super Tuesday. The looming question in the race and the eyes that God gave you to fi gure out a All I want you to do is don’t believe the hype. is what has happened to Joe Biden. He has gone from fame to way to move your people and your community Don’t swallow the poison of the fl avor of the shame. With these new contests coming up, he vows to get back forward. day. Like Mike Tyson once said, “Everybody in the race. His claim is that people of color will step up and give I agree with some of the people getting has a plan until they get knocked out!” him the nod. paid $10,000, $20,000 and even hundreds of All of the Black progress perpetrators will That assertion may be true however just over the horizon thousands of dollars to tell you how to make get paid to give you corny speeches during the are Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer. Both have substantial Black lives matter and how to make Black lives month of February. You have people in your amounts of money and they are using it non-stop for campaign better. neighborhood, at your church, in your school ads. These next few weeks will tell us about how these men will But I don’t agree with their logic and I laugh or on your job that may be smarter than the fare with the voters. at most of their conclusions. poverty pimps that get paid to speak to you. What’s important is that the Democratic party be prepared to Yes, we need to “unite” but talk won’t unite We can do better. You can do better. Our race tangle with Mr. T. We have already seen in these impeachment us. Gang members talk but I doubt if they’ll can do better. proceedings that integrity and honesty weren’t used so the unite. Fraternities and sororities and masonic You don’t have to stop listening to or loving elections will probably be tainted at some level. The DNC must groups talk but they won’t truly unite. Different the people you’ve been told has the way to keep a watchful eye open for chaos and confusion as the elections religious denominations and religious leaders the life. Just try listening to new and different grow nearer. talk all of the time but they will never truly voices sometimes. As voters, we must keep the faith. We must persuade our come together for a cause that will positively I get most of my ideas and positive thoughts Democratic leaders to act with integrity and go into November impact all Black people. from the books, the experiences and the people united and ready to win. Being united and of one political mind Hell, you can’t even get Black health care that the beasts and devils don’t want you to before the convention is going to be a key to victory. We can’t go providers and professionals, Black lawyers, know or believe. into November roughshod and scatterbrain. Every time you want Black media companies and other Black The fl avor of the day plan for progress to give up or throw in the towel, just think about the alternative. businesses to unite for the common Black good. doesn’t work for me. I want the truth about Do we want four more years of what we currently have? I don’t Think about it. Jesus didn’t need everybody, Black improvement and progress, and you and neither do you. he didn’t even need everybody in his family, to should too! PAGE 4 THE STAR FEBRUARY 22, 2020 For People of Color, Gentrification is More a Curse than a Blessing By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Newswire Senior Correspondent noted that, as the former capital of the @StacyBrownMedia Confederacy, Richmond’s history is steeped in racial oppression, inequality, rom a dowdy provincial city and injustice. in the 1980s, Philadelphia has Mitchell noted that, in 2016, become a world-class urban Richmond had similar numbers of centerF through gentrification – primarily Black and White residents. From 2000 through landmark architecture that now to 2016, the Black population decreased sets the city center and University City, by seven percent, while the White apart. population increased by 35 percent. “Over 50, and retirees, are moving In 2000, Blacks were 57 percent of back from the suburbs where they raised the population, and whites were 38 their children into Center City and the percent. In 2016, Blacks represented 47 Italian Market where I have lived since percent and Whites were 46 percent of 1980,” stated Dr. Margaret J. King, the population. the director of The Center for Cultural “This shift has come to the East End Studies & Analysis in Philadelphia. like a racialized wave crashing onto the “Of course, gentrification brings According to the Merriam-Webster expensive to live where their home has shores of the neighborhood in currents money into the city, while it also drives Dictionary, gentrification is defined as always been,” she said. of physical, cultural, and economic up home prices – some houses have the process of repairing and rebuilding Bruce Mirken, the media relations displacement. The Black community multiplied their asking prices 15 times homes and businesses in a deteriorating director for the nonprofit public, is drowning as we watch our land and over 40 years,” King noted. area, such as an urban neighborhood, policy, and advocacy organization, The culture swallowed up, block by block “Housing is being restored and accompanied by an influx of middle- Greenlining Institute, said he lives in with no reprieve in sight,” Mitchell renovated, making more of the city class or affluent people and that often San Francisco and works in Oakland – wrote in the report. habitable and in fact desirable. Now the results in the displacement of earlier, two cities that are ground zero for the “Gentrification in the East End suburbs have flipped into a working- usually poorer residents. gentrification crisis in California. of Richmond is manifesting as a class magnet as well as a market for “Gentrification is rich people deciding “We see the most obvious results process of re-segregation,” she stated. Millennials who can’t afford center- they want a specific neighborhood among the very low-income, who “In Richmond, gentrification is city prices yet,” King stated. as their own, and they get municipal increasingly cannot keep a roof over colonization.” Gentrification isn’t just an issue in backing, pay some money, and get all their heads, leading to a growing In Portland, Oregon, an essay that Philadelphia – not by a long shot. of the poor people out of there,” stated homeless population,” Mirken stated. accompanied the NCRC study noted According to a March 2019 study by that city as the “Whitest city of its size Mark Love, a New York realtor. “And homelessness in California has the National Community Reinvestment in the United States.” Neighborhoods were considered to a distinct racial dynamic, tracing back Coalition (NCRC), more than 135,000 The city’s White population currently be eligible to gentrify if, in 2000, they through a long history of redlining and Black and Hispanics around the nation stands at 77.4 percent while Blacks were in the lower 40 percent of home discrimination: Black Californians were displaced between 2000 and 2012. make up just 5.7 percent. values and family incomes in that represent about six and a half percent Gentrification and displacement of “Take a group of people who have metropolitan area. of our state’s population, but about 40 long-time residents were most intense been systematically denied wealth- During the study, researchers found percent of its homeless,” he noted. from 2000 to 2013 in the nation’s building opportunities for generations, that most low- to moderate-income In New York, where many residents biggest cities, and rare in most other add low, stagnating incomes, throw in neighborhoods did not gentrify or are still growing accustomed to the places, according to the study. a subprime mortgage disaster, spiraling During those years, gentrification revitalize. decades-long gentrification of Harlem, housing costs and wholesale community was concentrated in larger cities with Instead, they remained impoverished, the Bronx has forever been known as displacement, and you have a recipe for vibrant economies but also appeared in untouched by investments and building the city’s most urban borough. That’s a severe economic backslide,” Cheryl smaller cities where it often impacted booms that occurred in major cities, quickly changing due to gentrification. Chandler-Roberts, executive director of areas with the most amenities near and vulnerable to future gentrification In November 2019, officials Portland’s African American Alliance central business districts. and displacement. announced a $950 million, 4.3 for Homeownership, said in the report. In Washington, D.C., 20,000 Black “When a neighborhood gentrifies, acre, multi-tower, and mixed-use “There is no African American residents were displaced, and in the cost of living increases, and it’s development along the Mott Haven community in Portland at this point,” Portland, Oregon, 13 percent of the harder for low-income families to find waterfront. More than 1,300 high-end Chandler-Roberts stated. Black community was displaced over housing, and that’s one of the biggest apartments are among the upgrades “It’s a scattered community.” the more than decade period that was downsides,” stated Melanie Musson, that are certain to price many long-time NEXT: Urban development and studied. a writer for ExpertInsuranceReviews. residents out of the area. public policy experts from Carnegie Seven cities accounted for nearly half com. Mychal Johnson, a co-founding Mellon University weigh-in on of the gentrification nationally: New “In a city like Philadelphia, member of South Bronx Unite, told The gentrification. York City, Los Angeles, Washington, neighborhoods are part of your identity. Bronx Times that gentrification isn›t __ D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, San If you grow up in a neighborhood, you good for economically oppressed Photo Caption: Diego, and Chicago. often want to remain living there your communities of color. Philadelphia, PA, USA - March 6, Washington, D.C., was the most whole life because it’s who you are,” “It seems like the community board, 2018: Community members, activists gentrified city by percentage of eligible Musson stated. and Borough president isn’t looking out and students protest the then proposed neighborhoods that experienced “Unfortunately, sometimes, after for the community,” Johnson stated. $130 million, 30,000-seat stadium on gentrification; New York City was the several generations living in the same For the NCRC study, Shekinah Temple University’s campus in North most gentrified by sheer volume, study zip code, the newest generation has to Mitchell, the Neighborhood Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo: authors noted. find housing elsewhere because it’s too Partnerships Manager for the Virginia iStockphoto / NNPA) FEBRUARY 22, 2020 THE STAR PAGE 5
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2.5_PrintAd_GrandRapidsTimes_10x21.indd 1 2/6/20 5:00 PM PAGE 6 THE STAR FEBRUARY 22, 2020 Distraught Mom Suing Funeral Home For Not Preserving Her 11-Year Old Daughter’s Body Miami, FL — Ebony Mor- the burial. attack during a vacation in the body was never embalmed gan, a mother from Florida “She looked like acid had Georgia. To bring her body to or even refrigerated. who is still mourning the sud- been thrown in her face or she’d Florida, the parents used the “Their explanation was they den death of her 11-year old been pushed into a fire,” Mor- services of Shawn Johnson Fu- were trying to save the family daughter, says she was shocked gan told CBS News. “Her face neral & Cremation Services. money,” said the family’s at- when she saw that her daugh- was unrecognizable. I didn’t They also paid them to pre- torney, Pierre Ifill. ter’s body appeared to have think that was my daughter.” serve the body and arrange a The family reported the in- been botched. She claims that Her daughter, Re’Asia Wash- proper service. cident to the local police and the funeral home mishandled ington, died from an asthma However, the family claims filed a complaint with the state. Re’Asia Washington Beaches Museum Features Zora Neale Hurston Expert Beaches Museum will works as an Associate host a Boardwalk Talk on Professor of English at author Zora Neale Hur- the University of North ston on Tuesday, Febru- Florida, where she teach- ary 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. es African-American Dr. Tru Leverette will literature and serves make a presentation enti- as director of Afri- tled “Zora Neale Hurston can-American/African and the Pleasure of Her Diaspora Studies. Her Company” in the historic research interests broadly Beaches Museum Chapel. include race, gender, and Dr. Leverette’s presen- identity in literature and tation will discuss how culture. (Provided photos) the author of Their Eyes The event is free to NASCAR Corporate Counsel Hakeem Onafowokan (left) speaks with FAMU Were Watching God Beaches Museum mem- Law first-year students (l-r) Camyla Hernandez-Meneses, Oscar Draughn, Zora Neale Hurston became known for her bers with a suggested $5 Sindee Daris, Chinyere Nwagbuo, and Byron Carter during the second annual ty. She was a boundary Careers in the Law event at FAMU Law. rebelliousness and her donation for non-mem- iconoclastic nature in breaker and a person bers. Please visit the the midst of the Harlem whose life challenged Beaches Museum web- LAWYERS TURN OUT Renaissance and into the ideas about what women site, www.beachesmu- early Civil Rights Move- of her time could accom- seum.org, or call 904- TO MEET STUDENTS ment. As a black woman plish. Spend time in the 241-5657 for more “Careers in the Law” networking event huge success at FAMU Law artist, folklorist, and an- “pleasure of [her] com- information. thropologist in the early pany” by joining us to The 2020 Boardwalk ORLANDO, Fla – The students an opportuni- the legal community and 20th century, Hurston learn more about the life Talk Lecture Series is atrium at Florida A&M ty to speak directly with getting their questions blurred the lines between and work of this creative generously supported by University (FAMU) Col- lawyers to learn about answered.” scientific objectivity and genius of the South. Fleet Landing Retirement lege of Law was buzzing various practice areas “Careers in the Law” imaginative subjectivi- Tru Leverette, Ph.D. Community. as students networked as they make important was coordinated by with attorneys and rep- decisions about entering FAMU Law’s Career resentatives from a wide- the legal profession,” Planning and Professional range of legal disciplines said Assistant Dean for Development Office. at the second “Careers in Career Planning and The event was held on the Law” event. Development Randolph campus at 201 Beggs Av- “Careers in the Law” Reliford. “Our students enue in Orlando on Thurs- was designed to give our enjoyed interacting with day, February 6, 2020.
D.W. Perkins Chapter #29 OES, PHA Attend Worship Service at Bethel Baptist Church The Chapter is named Colored Lawyers Associ- after Attorney Daniel ation when it changed its Webster Perkins, a res- name to D.W. Perkins Bar ident of Jacksonville, Association. Further, in Florida, and one of their October 2019, Mr. Dan- first black attorneys of iel Webster Perkins was the Colored Lawyers As- inducted into the Flori- First-year College of Law students Maya-Allegra Hendry (left) and Shanice sociation. Attorney Per- da Civil Rights Hall of Cameron (center) speak with alumnus Jarian Lyons of Lyons Legal, LLC kins was a champion of Fame. Attorney Daniel during the second annual Careers in the Law event at FAMU Law. causes affecting the civil D.W. Perkins Chapter Webster Perkins rights of blacks. He was a #29 is currently under the he watched fellow sol- his commitment to his strong contributor within butions. He was also a leadership of Worthy Ma- Everett diers picked off, one by dreams, even in the face the community, as well as member of Bethel Baptist tron Pamela Green, where Continued from page 1 one. of challenges his commitment to educa- Institutional. the Chapter is honored to And yet, that didn’t When in high school, tion, where he made con- Attorney Daniel Web- be named after such a 1960, he was well liked, stop him from re-upping when black student had siderable financial contri- ster was honored by the prestigious person. voted “Most Handsome” with the Army … for a no pool to practice in in his senior year. second tour … and head- because of segregation, the dignity of work to a used his son’s name in Leroy aspired to great ing back to Vietnam. without hesitation, Leroy Food sizable segment of our an analogy?,” wrote Rev. things. His life goal, re- On Dec. 19, 1967, Le- swam in the intracoastal. Continued from page 1 population and be re- Dr. William Barber refer- corded in the senior year- roy, along with nine oth- When he wanted to be spectful of the taxpayers ring to an exchange at a book, was to be an Army ers, perished when their an Army General, with- hundreds of thousands of who fund the program. Dec. 4th impeachment General. And following helicopter experienced out hesitation, he enlist- people to lose access to Americans are generous hearing and food stamp graduation, he took the sustained engine failure. ed. And then again, for the Supplemental Nutri- people who believe it cuts. Barber has been fo- first step toward that goal, He had been in-country love of country, in the tion Assistance Program is their responsibility to cused on a new age “poor enlisting in the US Army. only 15 days. face of an active war, or SNAP. help their fellow citizens people’s campaign” mir- And let me remind you, I found a letter from a without hesitation, he re- There are over 40 mil- when they encounter a rored on the efforts of Dr. this was in 1960. At that fellow paratrooper who upped. lion people in the U.S. difficult stretch. That’s Martin Luther King, Jr. in point in time there were knew and served with Leroy was only living in poverty — 1 of the commitment behind the 1960s. only two African-Ameri- Leroy in the 506th Para- 25-years-old when he every 7 Americans and SNAP, but, like other The rule change would can general officers in all chute Infantry Regiment died. He is forever hon- 12 percent of the total welfare programs, it was limit states and force of the US Armed Forces of the 101st AIRBORNE ored on Panel 32E, Line population. In the U.S., never intended to be a them to restrict food … the second having just Division, the Screaming 21 of the Vietnam Memo- 27 percent of African way of life,” Secretary stamp use to areas that been permanently pro- Eagles. He recalled that rial Wall and as a recip- Americans live in pover- Perdue told reporters. have a 6 percent unem- moted that year. Leroy sang gospel tunes, ient of the Purple Heart. ty and 46 percent of Af- “Trump has called peo- ployment rate or higher. Leroy had not chosen 24/7…that he was an an- And he will be forev- rican American children ple liars and maniacs, The national unemploy- the easiest of dreams. chor when things get out er remembered by us in (under age 6) live in pov- caged children, and cut ment rate in October was During his first tour in of hand. Atlantic Beach, a native erty, compared to 14.5 food stamps, and tried to 3.6 percent. Vietnam, he was injured It’s a recurring theme son, a steady anchor even percent of white children. take away health insur- Income inequality and in combat, sustaining a that sticks out to me in now, reminding us of our “We’re taking action ance and let people die. cuts to poverty programs gunshot wound to his an- the stories I hear of Leroy history and the cost of to reform our SNAP pro- But Republicans are out- are likely to be an issue in kle during a jump where … of his steadfastness, our freedom. gram in order to restore raged that a law professor the 2020 campaign. FEBRUARY 22, 2020 THE STAR PAGE 7 FLA/GA LOCAL 2020 Kingsley Heritage Celebration
Photo and Story Leroy Lewis
Kingsley Heritage Celebration February 15 and 22
he Kingsley Heritage Celebration has been in existence for over 20 years. This years celebration also coincided with the 400 years since the first “twenty and odd Slaves” were delivered to Ft.Comfort, Virginia. Joining this years celebration was Kingsley descendant Dr. Johnnetta Betsch-Cole. Dr Cole has been an anthropologist, an educator, and Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. The SubjectT matter, Dr. Cole spoke about was the maternal side of her connection to the Kingsley plantation. She reminisced on her decedent relative Anna Madgigine Jai born as a slave in 1806 and was purchased by Zephania Kingsley at the age of 13. Dr Cole also shared her visit to the door of no return in Senegal and began to tear up as she envisioned what it must have been like for a 13 year old girl to go through that door. Concluding Dr Coles speech, she was presented with a gift from a nephew and other related members of her family that she was meeting for the first time. Kingsley Heritage Celebration - Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole
What should Black TO VOTE OR NOT Voters be focused on TO VOTE? in 2020? NOT AN OPTION It’s simple. Equity in all it’s forms.
By Jeffrey DeShawn Richardson beyond political jargon and talking 2/19/2020 points. Up and down the ballot we must assess candidates from an ver since I was a young child, equity lens that seeks to understand I have been a root cause their values, experience and practice analysis or least common as it relates to Equity and Access to denominatorE thinker when it comes economic opportunity, quality and to solving any problem. I was always culturally appropriate healthcare and the first one to ask questions to narrow education. the field and focus the frame and that How do we assess candidates? It’s continues to be true to this day. When simple, start here. asked what I think should define the 1) Are they using the word black agenda in 2020, I again go to equity when discussing issues By Dan Evans, precinct because you moved and got a what I see as the root cause of the many impacting the Black community The Florida Star new voter registration card, not having issues black people face in America, and other communities of color? proper ID, running behind time, you are and that is a lack of acknowledgement 2) Are they in clear and plain OTE or not to vote is a democrat, but the system has you as of and access to our equity in America. language describing how they not an option. The 2020 part of the Libertarian Party. On election In today’s culture, it is easy to get will increase access to economic Presidential Election is day anything that will keep you from distracted by the many symptoms opportunity, quality and sweeping across America. voting will come up. On the other hand, that show up in and across Black culturally appropriate healthcare Caucuses, Primaries, and Debates are voters that vote every election and communities and get lost in silos of V and education? happening. Money is being spent in are proud of their vote make election trauma around policing, education 3) Are they talking about what their states considered as political game- day exciting. Early voting is for the privatization, gentrification, criminal leadership will bring to the table changers. Florida is a game-changer. procrastinators, workers that have a justice reform, health access and so instead of what their leadership Duval County is a game-changer in hard getting off, voters that will be out many more. While all these issues, and will stop their opponents from Florida. of town election day, the lines are very Florida is a closed primary state. To short during early voting, concerns are the many others, are all important and doing? vote in a partisan primary election, easily handled, changes that come up have major impacts on community, 4) Are they able to speak to specific you must be registered with the party can be handled smoother, plus you can a siloed focus on any one alone tips leadership and problem-solving holding the primary F.S. 100.061. The go to any early voting site. On Election the scale but doesn’t make progress in experience that advanced or March 17 election is a Presidential day you can only vote at your precinct. balancing the load. sought to advance equity and Preference Primary F.S. 103.101. Technology in 2020 means everybody An Equity focused strategy and access? Understand this means you vote for that is registered can vote. VOTING IS agenda is what will balance the load At the end of the day there is on root whom you want to be your party’s UP TO YOU. and bring equilibrium and opportunity cause that must be acknowledged, nominee for the presidency. Are you If you are an NPA, Independent, or to black people and other communities regardless of who occupies 1600 a Democrat, Republican, NO Party another party you can vote a provisional of color. The reality is if a candidate’s Pennsylvania Ave and upper and Affiliation, Independent or any of ballot. However, there are provisions partisanship and personality alone lower legislative houses across the the other minor political parties? The and the voter must receive, understand, were going to uplift the black country, Black people and other only skin in the game this primary are and follow. They will be explained. community, we would have achieved communities of color, built America Republicans and Democrats. 16 names Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan will be on the Democratic ballot style has been quoted as saying …” Our far more than currently experienced and have institutionally and culturally number 336. 4 names will be on the mission is to preserve the liberty and by most today. The Black agenda and been restricted and denied access to Republican ballot style number 107. the right to vote for all citizens by strategy that is focused on managing that equity in all it’s forms. Another election will take place on providing honest, fair, accurate, and the symptoms of institutional and Jeffrey DeShawn Richardson is August 18, 2020. A runoff between accessible elections with transparency cultural trauma experienced by a strategist, executive coach and the top two people you vote for March and integrity…” Black people in America without former Democratic Party Official 17th. Then the general election Nov Ex-offenders should register and let acknowledging the cause of that Founder and Principal of Enspired 3rd between the winners and any the system tell him what they need. trauma is no strategy at all and has Muse Coaching and Management amendments or provisions…i.e. school When you are registered you can always only held the minimum standard in Co-Founder of the PAC for Black sales tax. All registered voters can vote vote a provisional ballot. This allows place. Equity in the general election for whom they you the voter and the Supervisor of Going into the 2020 Presidential Executive Director of the Center for want to. F.S. 100.031. Elections to fix together any concerns Election cycle I’m amplifying the Black Equity Early voting starts on March 2nd. This that may come up. means you the voter has an opportunity VOTE EARLY! call for a Black Equity agenda and @TheEnspiredMuse (Facebook, to vote early and not have the stress Dan Evans can be reached with strategy that gets clear and specific Twitter, Instagram) of election day and any unforeseen concerns or questions at 904-766- about the issues impacting Black and http://www.jeffreydrichardson.com/ concerns. Example being in the wrong 8834 or [email protected] or info@ other communities of color that goes https://www.enspiredmuse.com/ thefkoridastar.com PAGE 8 THE STAR FEBRUARY 22, 2020 MORE NEWS
International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1408 • AFL-CIO By Shanda Suggs
ocal 1408 installed their new officers on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Lexington Hotel at St. Johns Place. Fulfilling the slogan “The Lead- ership Team for the New Decade.” For as long as there have been ships, thereL have been people who work them, this is the International Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1408.
Newly Installed Officers:
George Spencer, President
Nathaniel Gardner, Universoul Circus Vice President Tarrance Gilbert, Returns To Jacksonville Business Agent Jann Clark, Recording Secretary & President George W. Spencer, Lady Americas Spencer With A Show Filled With Financial Secretary and Charles Spencer Master of Ceremonies Reginald Williams, Excitement For The Family Executive Board & Audit Committee Jacksonville, it’s time to get ready for a once Patrick Haywood, in a lifetime experience. Executive Board The UniverSoul Circus Lorenzo Spencer, is coming to town on Executivee & Audit March 4th through the Committee 15th at Tailgaters Lot by TIAA Field. You can get Jeffery Harris, Mrs. Elouise Saunders and Executive Board State Representative your tickets now at www. Kimberly Daniels and Mr. Charles Spencer Execu- tive Vice President Emeritus universoulcircus.com/tix. Shurmar Bailey, special guest from Tampa, Florida South Atlantic and Gulf Coast According to experts, Executive Board District, ILA. the UniverSoul Circus comes at you like a high- Nathan Desue, speed rollercoaster. It’s a Audit Committee once in a lifetime thrill- Master of Ceremonies a-minute spectacle of Brother Charles F. Spencer, sight, sound, and soul for Executive Vice President everyone to enjoy. In a production themed “We Emeritus South, All Belong,” UniverSoul Atlantic and Gulf Coast District, International Circus has created an Longshoremen Association unforgettable experience celebrating unity, inclu- sion, and diversity. UniverSoul delivers an action-packed interactive circus experience, bring- ing fans and performers closer together than ever before in an intimate sin- master Cheyenne-Rose highly interactive combi- gle-ring big top, accord- Dailey from Trinidad and nation of circus arts, the- ing to organizers. Tobago. ater, and music that spans “Our mission is to cel- The 2020 edition of genres including Pop, ebrate diversity with UniverSoul Circus fea- Classic R&B, Latin, Hip skilled performers from tures Skaters from Cuba, Hop, Jazz, and Gospel. around the world per- Daredevil Motorcyclists The circus celebrates forming side-by-side,” from Atlanta, Bakers- the unique and familiar said Founder and CEO field, CA, Grand Junc- aspects of pop culture Cedric Walker. “The tion, CO and Santiago, globally by bringing UniverSoul Circus is for Chile, a High Wire Act them center stage with a everyone. Our goal is to from Colombia and Ga- cast of international per- produce the highest lev- bon, Teeterboard Drillers formers. UniverSoul Cir- el of live family enter- from Mongolia, Solo Tra- cus is rated as one of the tainment while breaking peze from Brazil, Trick top two circuses in Amer- down cultural barriers. Rescue Dogs presented ica along with Cirque du Simply put, ‘We All Be- by the Pompeyo Family Soleil. long.’” of Colombia, Russia, and UniverSoul’s fresh ap- UniverSoul Circus is USA, a Cossack Horse proach to family-friend- loaded with one-of-a- Act with riders from Rus- ly live entertainment has kind performances from sia, Guinea, Mexico, Ga- garnered it a coveted around the world. Almost bon, Trinidad, and Kyr- spot as one of Ticket- every act is comprised of gyzstan, Mixed Animal master’s top ten most performers from different Act from Santiago, Chile, requested family events, countries. Led by Ring- Fresh the Clownsss from along with other shows, master Lucky Malatsi Detroit, and many more including Sesame Street from South Africa, his surprises. Live, Disney on Ice, and long-time Sidekick Zeke What exactly is the Radio City Christmas of Atlanta, and co-Ring- UniverSoul Circus? It’s a Spectacular.
to have their cases chal- Founded in 1992 by at- Adams lenged and closely re- torney Barry Scheck and Continued from page 1 viewed. After his false Peter Neufeld in New conviction and imprison- York, The Innocence cuit overturned the Dis- ment, Adams earned a Ju- Project was created to as- trict Court and vacated ris Doctorate degree from semble legal experts and Adams’ conviction. Loyola University Chica- law students in an effort The Wisconsin In- go School of Law in May to examine and investi- nocence Project filed a 2015. gate questionable cases petition on Adams’s be- On Wednesday, Jan- and overturn wrongful half asserting there was uary 29, 2020, thirteen convictions. insufficient evidence to years after being exon- As of November 17, convict Adams and that erated, Adams was ad- 2019, the Innocence Proj- Adams’ lawyer had been mitted to the Wisconsin ect has worked on 189 ineffective for failing to State Bar. Adams was successful DNA-based locate and call a relevant joined by Keith Findley, exonerations. The Inno- witness. a co-founder of the Wis- cence Project cites var- After his ordeal, Ad- consin Innocence Project ious studies estimating ams became active in the at a ceremony celebrating that between 2% and 5% movement to assist those his bar admission at the of all prisoners in the U.S. who have no resources Wisconsin State Capitol. are innocent. FEBRUARY 22, 2020 THE STAR PAGE 9 Nigerian Ambassador Introduces Coronavirus Relief and Evacuation Plan To Help All African Nationals Trapped In Wuhan Who Will Come To The Rescue Of Thousands Of African Nationals Trapped In Wuhan During The Coronavirus Crisis?
Nigerian Ambassador Introduces Coronavirus Relief and Evacuation Plan To Help All African Nationals Trapped In Wuhan
Some government officials laughed when asked to help the estimated 5,000 African nationals who are presently stranded in Wuhan, due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. However, The Organization for Leadership and Strategy Development (OLSD), a Nigerian NGO founded by Ambassador Collins Nnabugwu of Lagos, Nigeria, took serious action. Action that is now garnering attention across the entire continent of Africa. “We at OLSD commit to making sure that all Africans trapped and locked down in Wuhan receive proper assistance and medical care during our intervention. We will continue to send daily donations of food and supplies and do all we can to help until this crisis ends” stated for food, supplies, and eventually currently being distributed to those email [email protected] for Mr. Nnabugwu. their evacuation. in need. sponsorship details. Since learning of this issue less With the assistance of Biz Africa African nationals trapped in To learn more about The than a week ago, the ambitious Shanghai, a private company based Wuhan are encouraged to register Organization of Leadership and Global Goodwill Ambassador and in China, OLSD has been successful at bit.ly/Africansin Wuhan to Strategy Development (OLSD), his partners, Biz Africa Shanghai, at making direct contact with local receive alerts, assistance, and visit https://lida.global or call The Star Factor Effect, The Center government officials in Wuhan to additional information. Individuals, Ambassador Collins Nnabugwu for Truth and Healing, and Group +234 902 978 0361 Shumba, have made it their mission ensure the delivery of donations. organizations, and companies OLSD has confirmed that the first who would like to be a part of to bring awareness to the victims’ - The Star Factor Effect plight. The conglomerate is working shipment of food and supplies OLSD’s mission are welcomed Photo: https://apnews.com/ overtime to raise funds to help pay has arrived as of yesterday and is to donate on OLSD’s website or fc178264c9eda573efd47d6078f7c22a PAGE 10 THE STAR FEBRUARY 22, 2020