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Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone ow much more do we need to see and hear before GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritus is held back. law enforcement is reined in and turned around? RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman HSome may say that since the former Biscayne Park Police officers involved in framing Black men for crimes they did not commit were arrested, indicted and soon sentenced, that the justice system worked. But the fact that police would History doesn't stay stuck in time choose to falsely accuse Black youth just to maintain statis- CHARLES BLOW, The New York Times tics tells us that we need serious intervention in Miami-Dade County. Last Wednesday afternoon, be the deadliest occurrence of oil all over my grandmother’s I traveled to the charming but racial violence in United States bed.” They “stuffed the dress- The latest black eye by law enforcement seems like a throw- unassuming neighborhood of history.” And yet, as the Tulsa er” with ammunition, Hooker back to the days of segregation and Jim Crow, when a white Juniper Hill in White Plains to Historical Society and Muse- told me. Maybe they had in- person could impute motives to a Black person, and it would speak with a living legend too um points out, not one act of tended to burn or destroy the be instantly the truth. few people know about. violence that occurred that People think that the house, but they didn’t. Police are supposed to serve and protect. This slogan is al- Her name is Olivia J. Hooker, day “was then or ever has been horror of America’s She continued, “They took most dead, since the national discourse on police and com- and she is a sharp and glorious prosecuted or punished by gov- racial history is an all the beautiful biscuits out of munity relations involves distrust, blame and fear. Never mind 103 years old. Not only was she ernment at any level: munici- the oven and threw them out in unfortunate episode that the residents of Biscayne Park were certainly let down be- the first Black woman to join pal, county, state, or federal.” the mud.” We both managed a cause, while they thought they were safe in their beds, perpe- the Coast Guard, not only was There was no news peg for among ancestors, laugh. trators of crimes in their city were left unchecked. Case closed. “but it is not." she a psychology professor my conversation with Hooker, People think that the horror The false accusations against these Black men happened in and activist, but she is one of no milestone, no major anni- of America’s racial history is an 2013 and 2014. One of the youth was a juvenile at the time. The the last known survivors of the versary, but it is my philosophy was a small, five-room cot- unfortunate episode among an- thought of the disruption in their lives, the trauma they must Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. During that when life affords you the tage, white with green trim, in cestors, but it is not. The civil have felt knowing they were being arrested for no reason, but the riot, white residents de- opportunity to sit at the elbow Greenwood. rights movement was only 50 not being able to defend themselves, is disturbing. Services stroyed the prosperous Black of a historical figure who has Her father owned a depart- years ago. The Tulsa riot was need to be extended to these men. neighborhood of Greenwood, lived through things you’ve ment store that carried his less than 100 years ago. Peo- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida this past which had come to be known only read about, you take it. name, Samuel D. Hooker. “My ple alive today still carry that summer provided data that Black and Brown people get longer as “Black Wall Street.” A report So I entered Hooker’s home daddy only had first-class weight, still manage that trau- stock,” Hooker related with a sentences from Miami-Dade judges. Now we have hard evi- by the Oklahoma Commis- and locked eyes with her, as ma, still hide those scars. sion to Study the Tulsa Race a broad smile pushed up her smile and a hint of pride. American history is full of dence that the corruption starts even earlier – just for being Riot said, “It is estimated that cheeks. But that was all ripped apart stories of Black people doing born Black and perhaps being male. approximately 11,000 Blacks Shortly after I arrived, she one day in her sixth summer, precisely what America says North Miami Beach Police used mug shots of Black men for resided in Tulsa in 1921, most began to speak, recalling an when Greenwood erupted. it wants of its citizens — be- target practice. North Miami Police have shot a Black man who living in the area of the Green- awesome story of a terrible White men broke into their ing creative, enterprising and was on the ground with his hands in the air. Taking these ad- wood section.” As many as 300 time. house as Hooker and some of industrious, being self-respect- verse actions collectively, it is clear the county has deep-root- people were killed and 8,000 Hooker grew up in a happy her siblings hid beneath an oak ing and self-sufficient — only ed racial issues, and it’s buried in our law enforcement. left homeless. house with three sisters and dining table, draped with a ta- to have white people destroy And yet the drumbeat of change cannot be heard. The rally- As The New York Times one brother — she was the blecloth. what they’ve built, impede ing cry demanding all law enforcement take diversity training wrote in 2011 on the 90th an- fourth child — her parents and “They took a hatchet to my their progress and erase their is drowned out. Miami-Dade justice system is in a crisis. We niversary, the Tulsa riot “may a grandmother. Their house sisters’ piano. They poured wealth. need help now! The Botham Jean stories are wrong MICHAEL HARRIOT, The Root CARTOON CORNER Come. Let me show you when a person “intentional- because a Black victim is nev- something. ly or knowingly causes the er seen as human. Let me show you what it death of an individual,” as op- Just a dead Black thing. is to be Black. To be forever posed to manslaughter, when We don’t care why Black erased from the realm of the someone “recklessly causes victims like Eric Garner gave living with a bang and a puff the death of another individ- up the ghost. We dismiss their of smoke. To disappear silent- ual,” according to the Texas No one is even willing humanity and fear by saying ly into an empty void or, even penal code. to give Botham Jean a they “shouldn’t have resist- worse, to have your death dis- John Creuzot, a former speaking part because ed.” Stephon Clark is dead sected in a desperate futile prosecutor, defense attor- a Black victim is never because he ran. We still don’t search for the meaningless- ney and judge described the seen“ as human.” care to know what happened ness of your existence. manslaughter charge for to Sandra Bland because, ac- Such is the case of Botham Guyger as a “deviation from cording to her critics, she Shem Jean. the norm,” telling the Dallas could have saved her own As soon as Amber Guyger’s Morning News he was “not But no one has told Jean’s life by simply complying. police-issued firearm report- aware of a case in which a story. Ask his family if they They never have voices. Just edly killed Botham Jean in- person shoots another person care about Guyger’s intent. hashtags. side his own home, everyone in the torso, with death as the Jean probably had no time to But the white stories are al- began making excuses and result, and is charged with contemplate whether the bul- ways told. asking why: manslaughter.” let spinning toward his chest Here is a true story that has Maybe she was in the wrong In spite of the fact that Guy- was fired recklessly or inten- never been told: apartment? Where did she ger pointed a gun at Botham tionally. On Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, park? How did she get in the Jean and pulled the trigger, And that’s why everyone an armed burglar broke into apartment? Have you checked apparently prosecutors and is telling this story wrong. In the Dallas home of a Botham her key? How many hours did authorities have automatical- telling the story of Botham Shem Jean and shot him dead. Guyger work that night? Oh, ly assumed that she couldn’t Jean, we are willing to ratio- She was not a burglar, the door was open? Someone have intended to kill Jean. nalize the actions of incompe- though. She was an excusable said they heard yelling. Was Even the most imaginative tent police officers and white eraser. She was an innocent Jean armed? What if she gen- Americans quickly dispel the people in general. In the re- white woman who stumbled uinely feared for her life? notion that God-fearing, priv- telling of this real-life murder upon a tragedy and defended Many have wondered why ilege-toting protectors and mystery, we have managed to her life, which was obviously police have charged Guyger servers like Amber Guyger humanize Amber Guyger. But more valuable. But she is not with manslaughter and not could be capable of such a no one is even willing to give a killer. She is a creator. murder. In Texas, murder is thing. There must be a reason. Botham Jean a speaking part ... of dead, Black things. You can be Black, but not too Black RENÉE GRAHAM, The Boston Globe There I sat in my best (and how to be Black while navi- you’re Black or not Black. It’s white admissions counselors only) suit, my sensible black gating white spaces and sen- what kind of Black person you at small- to medium-sized pumps tapping nervously. sibilities. More than 30 years are,” said Ted Thornhill, an predominantly white colleges The job fair recruiter, a mid- later, nothing has changed. assistant sociology professor and universities, the “stu- dle-aged white woman, gave That’s why I was more dis- at Florida Gulf Coast Univer- dents” asked whether their my resume a polite, but cur- mayed than surprised by a sity, and author of the study interests would make them a sory once-over. Then she nationwide study examining entitled “We Want Black good “fit” for the school. told me I needed to “lighten the challenges faced by Black Students, Just Not You: How What Thornhill discovered up” my resume, “if you know high school students. Accord- White Admissions Counsel- is that admissions officials what I mean.” ing to the survey, young Black ors Screen Black Prospective were about 26 percent less I didn’t. people who expressed an in- Students.” likely to respond to Black stu- She explained that some terest in racial justice or anti- “You have to be Condi dents who mentioned racial items, like my membership racist activism were less like- Rice,” he told me in an inter- justice. Those numbers were in a Black student journalist ly to get responses from white view. “Not Angela Davis.” In even worse among white group, were “too Black,” and college admissions officials. other words, be Black — but male counselors, who were 37 might “raise a red flag” for Diversity in higher educa- not too Black. percent less likely to engage some employers. That flag tion is part of making amends For his study, Thornhill Black student activists. And The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial com- would point to my race, and for historical complicity with created four email templates it’s not that the counselors mentaries as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such feedback possibly limit my post-college systemic racism. representing fictitious Black were against all student activ- makes for a healthy dialogue among our readership and the community. career choices. Institutions of higher learn- students interested in math ism. 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Andrew Yap, George Yap, Phaniel Dorius and Ashley Bell as they tour Leasa, the Yap’s facility that started on bean Ashley Bell, Small Business Administration’s region- sprouts. al administrator socializes outside of Smart Bites in Miami. This is not your grandfather’s SBA Products such as microlending help minorities start, grow businesses CAROLYN GUNISS arez. “By signing a strategic [email protected] alliance with the Small Busi- ness Administration, we are Days before the first anni- doubling down on our efforts versary of Hurricane Irma, the to meet the needs of Miami’s U.S. Small Business Adminis- small business community. tration Region IV administra- This allows us to provide en- tor Ashley D. Bell and Miami trepreneurs with the resources Mayor Francis Suarez signed they need to succeed, driving an agreement that should economic growth, job oppor- strengthen small businesses tunities, and diversity in the in Miami. Dubbed a Strategic neighborhoods they serve.” Alliance Memorandum, the SBA administrator Bell said alliance establishes a bond be- the alliance further builds tween Miami and the federal bridges that will “foster small government. business growth.” The attorney and former entrepreneur from Gaines- ville, Georgia was appointed by President Donald Trump. A big part of Bell’s job is to visit small businesses to learn more about the challenges they face and how the SBA can be of support. He also stops by to see how business- es it supported continue to thrive. On his recent visit, he signed the alliance at Smart Ashley D. Bell Bites, a healthy meals deliv- U.S. Small Business ery service, located at 791 NW Miami Times Photos/Carolyn Guniss Administration administrator 20th St.. Later that day, he SBA officials Jonel Hein, Althea Harris, second and third from left and Ashley Bell, second from right, pose with visited Cream Parlor, an ice Suarez said Miami has about cream and sandwich takeout, the Yap family at their facility in Miami. 70,000 small businesses, and located at 8224 Biscayne Blvd., now his office will be a portal and Lease Industries co. Inc., saster, Bell touted the SBA’s of the funds that lenders give community for more than 40 this factory and see people of information for small busi- an import-export health food record of lending in Miami. to small businesses. It also years. who have been here 18, 20 nesses. Many businesses, some business, located 2470 NW The SBA gave disaster as- empowers partners to help “I started out making $125 years and then meet their of them may fall through the 76th St., in Liberty City. sistance to 6,000 Miami area with training and assistance. a week from bean sprouts. I kids who just started three cracks when it comes to know- Bell said Cream Parlor’s businesses after Irma to the Bell, who started his post in lost money for the first four months ago, I think that is ing about services available to owner is an example of the tune of $222 million. In Mi- February, oversees more than years,” founder George Yap a testament to the power of them. The city will help funnel new SBA borrower. He ap- ami Gardens' ZIP codes 33014, $5 billion in SBA-backed lend- recalled. small businesses to change a information to the businesses plied for several loans online 33054, 33055, 33056 and 33179, ing. Bell said he was impressed community, to change peo- about SBA services. at high interest rates. The SBA the SBA backed more than Leasa Industries sells $10 that Leasa had long-standing ple’s lives,” Bell said. “I think “Small businesses serve partners were able to refi- $3.5 million in business disas- million-a-year in sprouted employees, some of whom it is a testament to what is as the backbone of Miami’s nance his loan to make financ- ter loans since Irma, lending beans and alfalfa and vegeta- had small blemishes on their Leasa’s doing that many busi- growth and entrepreneurial ing his business manageable. data show. bles. Run by the Yap family, history. nesses need to ecosystem,” said Mayor Su- On the heals of the Irma di- The SBA makes a guarantee Leasa has been a fixture in the “Being able to go through SEE SBA 4A

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DOES THE SBA CONSIDER ital, and it is unsecured. And but to create more wealth and It is kind of like our version LENDING TO it is nonprofits who are doing more opportunities for your of Lending Tree, where you SBA NONTRADITIONAL it, so it is mission-based many business. So I believe mi- kind of sit in your pajamas, CONTINUED FROM 3A BUSINESSES? times focusing on minority crolending coupled with the apply for a loan and it goes to A big part of what I do and groups, women and veterans. training and assistance are a bunch of banks, and they all look at with their workforce. what the SBA does is to make And so that focus for SBA has keeping the default low and reply to you. So no longer do We don’t have enough peo- sure the lenders are under- When I started my really opened up a whole new creating success stories. you have to put on a suit and ple working, and we need to standing the changes in the lane for those businesses. Be- tie, bring the file and go one have a bigger pool of people marketplace, make sure that first business at 22, I cause many times, they do not THE SBA WAS FOUNDED IN by one and figure out who is to occupy the jobs and this we are exposing them to our probably should have need as much money to move 1953, IS IT RELEVANT TODAY? going to take a risk on your is a great example of trusting emerging leaders who come sought more council, products and to move their SBA has the challenge of ev- dream. You can do a lot more people who may have made to our programs. We select services because they do not ery institution that is in gov- electronically. We think that mistakes in the past but who young business owners and and“ if I would have, I have the traditional overhead ernment. You have to be very is part of how we are keep- clearly through work ethic out of those classes, you are would have made more that old-school businesses intentional about keeping up ing up with the rest of the shows their commitment.” going to see things all over money a lot quicker, but would have. Microlending is with the times, to be purpose- world. Entrepreneurs expect The Miami Times had a the place. You are going to huge in helping startups. ful about how we are trying to banks to be open 24/7. They quick chat with Ashley Bell see brick and mortars, you I had to learn the hard keep up with the marketplace shouldn’t have to get there last week. He attended and are going to see online, you way and that is what IS IT PAYING OFF? ARE and on our lending options. at 5 p.m. before closing; holi- graduated from Valdosta are going to see businesses a lot of young people DEFAULTS VERY LOW? You can look at our program days shouldn’t matter. We live State University, and received who purely operate off of In- Very low. Let me tell you called Lender Match, which in a world where everybody his J.D. from Louisiana State stagram. Because government have to do." why it’s low. It is not because is where you can go online wants everything right now. University. Lighthouse Col- sometimes can lag behind people are any smarter be- and apply for an SBA loan. Banking is going that way. lege gave him an honorary the marketplace, we need to Ashley Bell cause they are just like I was doctorate. Before his appoint- constantly be interjecting when I was that age – ‘you ment, Bell was associate di- ourselves into millennial en- don’t know what you don’t rector for External Affairs trepreneurship, and we need know.’ The difference is our When We All Vote for the U.S. Peace Corps and to make sure we are out here, microlending has a training special assistant in the Public that is why we are visiting and assistance component. Top Ladies of Distinc- p.m. at North Dade Re- Affairs Bureau of the United businesses all the time. We al- The training and assistance tion, Inc. - Miami Chapter gional Library, 2455 NW States Department of State. ways need to understand how component that comes with supports Michelle Obama 183 Street, Miami Gardens, Bell said he was a part of the the marketplace is chang- the microlending is the fact in the “When We All Vote” FL 33056. Trump Administration from ing and how we can educate that you aren’t just getting a and the United States of For additional informa- America Women for the tion contact: Crystal C. day one. our resource partners, how ever seen. African-American check and good luck, here’s Week of Action Septem- Pittman, TLOD, Inc. Na- He is married to Lauren, they can change with it. The lending is up 30 percent year your 50 grand. Is the fact that ber 22-28 Campaign. tional Area IV Director, and they live in Gainesville, numbers show that we have over year. We are lending – you have a partner now, a Join TLOD, Inc. as they 305-439-5426 or Betty B. Georgia with their three chil- done a better job, have been microlending offers people nonprofit, whose job it is to sponsor: “When We All Bridges, President, 786- dren. more flexible with our lend- up to $50,000 and has a lot not just lend you money but Vote - Dual Day Regis- 320-2891 and Sharon A. MT: Tell us a little ing products. I think you see more flexible terms and re- to help you understand how tration Block Party” on Heath, Area IV Admin. about yourself. more activity in our micro- quires less traditional paper- to use those resources wise- Sunday, September 23, 3-6 Assistant, 786-258-3976. AB: I have been an en- lending now than you have work to get access to that cap- ly, not just to pay down debt trepreneur since I was 22. I owned my business, and the only time I have not been an entrepreneur full time is when I joined this adminis- tration. I had a chain of retail stores, became a lawyer, had multiple law offices in multi- ple states. I worked in foreign policy in D.C. for the first year. After a year, the White House asked me if I was inter- ested in going back to Atlanta, going back to an area which I know very well, and it was a natural fit. How familiar were you with the SBA before work- ing for it? In starting my businesses, I didn’t need SBA funding, but I was familiar with the SBA only from their counsel- ing perspective. I had some friends working in the coun- seling arm of the SBA and part of what I tell small busi- ness owners now is everyone who starts a business, ‘you don’t know what you don’t know, and especially that is how I relate to young entre- preneurs now. When I started my first business at 22, I prob- ably should have sought more council, and if I would have, I would have made more mon- ey a lot quicker, but I had to learn the hard way and that is what a lot of young people have to do. I wish I had a rela- tionship with SBA a little ear- lier in my businesses career. I probably would have had a lot more, even be more well-off had I. So part of my job at the SBA is to make sure entrepre- neurs find out what they don’t know and use that education to not make costly mistakes so that they can create more jobs and more wealth. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 Ballot referendums abound NEWS BRIEFS Many lawsuits challenge controversial initiatives residents will vote on COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT.

K. BARRETT BILALI Historic ribbon-cutting for rative leaders. Participants Miami Times Contributor Voting “yes” on A vote on one of the Ethiopian Airlines will develop and strengthen A “yes” vote will give Miami-Dade Aviation De- key partnerships with orga- Miami-Dade voters will Amendment 4 will two statewide ballot partment and Ethiopian Air- nizations and stakeholders have to decide on several the public go-ahead for referendum items lines officials will welcome and learn tools to lead as ad- hot-button ballot referen- restore the right to the city to lease the addressing gambling the airline’s inbound cargo vocates and champions for dum votes in addition to the vote for citizens with flight with a water cannon change. To register and find 12 statewide constitutional Melreese Country Club would effectively salute and host a ribbon-cut- out the requirements, go to amendments. prior felony convictions ban the controversial ting ceremony to celebrate overtowncyc.org/workshops. The large number of state- to the investors. who have completed the launch of two weekly wide ballot referendum votes tradition of dog racing their prison terms, freighter flights between the Free College Day is a result of the convening in Florida. Ethiopian capital of Addis Miami Dade College’s of the Constitution Revision parole or probation. Ababa and Miami. The cere- North Campus will open its Commission. “Floridians mony will take place at 4:30 doors to community mem- SPEAK We Listen” is the mot- p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. bers of all ages from 9 a.m. to of the commission, which 19 at the Miami International to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. meets to amend the state’s United Teachers of Dade and public go-ahead for the city rights of crime victims from Airport Cargo Building 707 29 at MDC North, 11380 NW constitution every 20 years. other support groups are ad- to lease the Melreese Country being further victimized by Rooftop, 6640 NW 22nd 27th Ave. Participants can Some of the ballot referen- vocating for the initiative. The Club to the investors. the criminal justice system, St. The launch creates the enjoy free classes on var- dums are facing legal challeng- measure will raise nearly $232 which is supposed to provide first-ever cargo-only route ious topics including crim- es, which could push them off million each year, costing the STATEWIDE ISSUES ON THE them justice. between the African conti- inal justice, science, tech- the ballot before November. In average taxpayer about $142, BALLOT A vote on one of the two nent and Miami International nology, foreign languages, one case, Florida’s Supreme for the next four years. In or- There are statewide ques- statewide ballot referendum Airport. film, art, business and many Court ordered the state to re- der for the special tax levy to tions on the ballot, which will items addressing gambling more. Experience college move Amendment 8 from the continue, there must be anoth- need 60 percent of the vote to would effectively ban the con- Free CoWork Fridays life with our faculty via this ballot. The court agreed with er public vote. pass. Here are a few that have troversial tradition of dog rac- Space Called Tribe hosts free “One-Day Family Pass.” the League of Women Voters’ Referendum 362 also has importance to Miami-Dade ing in Florida. free CoWork Fridays every Participate in workshops that complaint, which said the lan- the support of a newly formed residents: “This is a black eye on our Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 focus on computer skills, guage and title of the amend- PAC. Secure our Future is ad- Voting “yes” on Amend- state,” said Pam Bondi, Flori- p.m. at 937 NW Third Ave. in parent-child interactions, ment were vague and did not vocating for additional securi- ment 4 will restore the right da’s attorney general. She told Overtown. Instead of work- interviewing skills, resume meet state standards. ty personnel and more money to vote for citizens with prior the Daytona Beach News Jour- ing at a coffee shop or book- writing, and how to pay for The amendment would have for Miami-Dade’s more than felony convictions who have nal that dog racing is “cruel store, anyone who needs a college. Workshops are for limited school board terms to 18,000 teachers. completed their prison terms, and inhumane.” distraction-free working en- ages 8 and up. For informa- eight years, added more civ- November’s referendum has parole or probation. Excluded Republican Sen. Tom Lee, vironment can use Tribe’s tion, call 305-237-1130 or at ic education and given char- also been accused of having are convicted murderers and who sponsored the initiative, coworking space to be more [email protected]. ter schools autonomy from vague language but has been those convicted of felony sex- tweeted that dog racing is an productive. school board oversight. revised. The school board vot- ual offenses. There are an esti- “archaic tradition.” English Café On the ballot, voters will ed back in July to include the mated 1.5 million citizens who Another change in gambling Executive Leadership Practice English in a make decisions on gambling, initiative for public approval. will be granted their civil right is wrapped in Amendment 3, Development friendly, relaxed atmosphere, crime victims’ rights and to vote in 2019 and beyond if which will require that a pub- The Overtown Children through guided casual con- whether ex-felons will get the A KICKING STADIUM this measure passes. lic vote be taken to authorize and Youth Coalition along versation over a cup of cof- right to vote in 2019. Local voters will have the Florida is one of four states casino gambling in Florida. with Catalyst Miami will host fee or hot tea. Guided by a say on a proposal to lease land in which a convicted felon an Executive Leadership qualified volunteer instructor, TEACHER PAY RAISE to investors and soccer leg- cannot vote. Many have com- Development workshop from this class gives new English A countywide ballot initia- end David Beckham to build plained that the process of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 25 language learners a chance tive that will be voted on in a 28,000-seat soccer stadium applying for clemency is long Durrell Harris at CIC Miami’s Everglades to enhance and refine con- November will increase prop- complex in Miami. The pro- and arduous. Room, 1951 NW Seventh versational English skills. erty taxes in order to provide posal has already drawn one Amendment 6 adds Marsy's LOOKING Ave. Executive Leadership The class is held from 11 raises for teachers and hire Law to the state constitution, lawsuit, which was dismissed Sessions are designed to a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thurs- security personnel for the by a judge. Critics of the proj- increases the judicial retire- FOR empower senior executives, days at the North Miami Pub- Miami-Dade County Public ect say the city did not follow ment age to 75 and prohibits Durrell Harris. middle managers and direc- lic Library, 835 NE 132nd St. Schools district. Neither the its own guidelines in the bid- judges from deferring to ad- Please call Veronica tors to reflect, recharge and For more information, please school board nor the superin- ding process for the $1 billion ministrative offices to inter- Johnson at reemerge as visionary col- call the North Miami Public tendent has laid out a definite project. pret law. lective impact and collabo- Library at 305-891-5535. plan to spend the money. The A “yes” vote will give the Marsy's Law protects the 305-420-5032 The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018

speeches and sermons in oth- er churches. UNHOLY Readon claims that his fam- CONTINUED FROM 1A ily members held what he STREET called “Eric Readon takedown place on May 6, 2017. Valerie meetings” and points to Sears Wanton, a teacher at Amer- as the person who pulled ev- ican Senior High School in The way they portrayed erybody together. Hialeah, reportedly showed this was like he was “She doesn’t like me,” said COMPILED BYTalk KISHANDA BURNS, [email protected] Channel 10’s investigative doing this under the Readon. “We had our differ- report to her class and re- auspice of the church.” ences, and she told me she With hurricane season being unpredictable, what marked, “You do not want was going to destroy me.” to be a crook like this man.” “I am shocked and dismayed have you done, or are planning to do, to be prepared? Andrew Kassier Wanton knew the statement “ that he would even try to in- was false and defamatory, the volve her in this matter,” said notice said. attorney Stephen Hunter John- One of the 14 defendants is Kassier said “Channel 10 is son, who has been retained by one of the most vocal com- the main case,” that they are Sears. munity activists in the county, pursuing because all of the is- “He’s just angry. It is unfor- Tangela Sears. sues presented had nothing to tunate that a man of God could In an interview, Readon ac- do with the church. Readon not find another venue for his knowledged that defamation was acting as a private busi- dispute with my client,” John- lawsuits sometimes serve to nessman. son said. prolong the negative accusa- “My client has no salary Johnson said the lawsuit tions and complaints, but he from the church,” said Kassi- fails to state a cause of action WAYNE ANDREWS, 51 will continue to fight to re- er. “They also ignored that against his client. MARCUS STANLEY, 82 Miami SHEILA JACKSON, 53 Miami store his reputation. all of the people were family “His complaint is just as Miami “People need to know it members.” empty as his coat,” said John- I’ve bought canned goods, I’m preparing already! I’ve is still alive,” said Readon. “The way they portrayed this son. water and a generator, just in I’ve been buying water, bought food, coconut water, “Win, lose or draw, I have was like he was doing this un- Readon said that the law- case the power goes out. I canned goods, first-aid kits, sweets and meat. I already nothing to lose in this. I could der the auspice of the church.” suit does not contain specific also keep cash money in my batteries and flashlights just have a grill and coal. I can’t win this case tomorrow, and The title of the news broad- details of defamation, but he wallet just in case the ATMs to get prepared for this hurri- forget the candles, a flash- some people are still going to cast was “Unholy Acts.” said that all the screenshots are down and also keep cane season. light or two and extra batter- feel the same.” There were three broadcasts. of Sears’ Facebook posts will my gas tank full. As far as ies. Readon offered an expla- Two were aired in May 2017 be entered as evidence during medication, I’ll get them for nation of what people saw in and the last one in November discovery in the case. at least two to three weeks, the WPLG report. He said the of the same year. Several of the people who if I can get them prescribed complainant, Lorenzo John- “They didn’t attack the had complained about Readon ahead of time. son is his cousin. entrepreneur; they attacked on the TV broadcast were About the $9,000 check, me as a man of God,” said reached. Readon said he did not take it Readon. Latasha Blue, who Readon from his cousin's office as re- Kassier says that they have said is his wife’s cousin, ported. Johnson gave Readon amended the lawsuit to $50 hung up upon the mention of the check for payment for million because Readon was Readon’s name. sound equipment which the removed from the board of She appears in the TV church sold to Johnson. his church and hundreds of broadcast holding three CHAT ATKINS, 51 The sound equipment was members have left his con- checks for $1,000, which was Miami delivered, but Johnson tried gregation. Kassier also said reportedly a deposit on a to stop the check. that his real estate develop- Mercedes-Benz. I’m planning to buy canned FREDRICK WALDEN, 59 Readon said he never ment business has suffered “I didn’t even own a Mer- goods, water, crackers, tuna, Miami forged the check, and Wa- because contractors and sup- cedes at the time,” said SHIRLEY BARR, 64 peanut butter and jelly. I have chovia Bank verified that pliers refuse to do business Readon. He said that the Miami to make sure that all of the I’ll get all my things and the signature on the check with him. checks presented in the TV phones are charged up and put them together. For my was Johnson's. Readon said that because broadcast did not have his If anything, I’ll buy canned make sure I have a radio house, I’ll gather all my shut- When asked why the judge of the negative publicity, the name on them, and he did not goods or anything that I can near me. Oh, and I can’t for- ters to protect my windows. awarded his cousin $9,000 church has found it hard to receive any money from Blue. eat off of just in case the get chargers. It’s always best plus interest, Readon said he find banks to lend it mon- After each segment, WPLG power goes out. to get ready for the hurricane. wanted to appeal but ran out ey. In addition, he has not invited Readon to comment, of money to pay his lawyer. been able to get bookings for but he did not appear. The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018

Women’sHealTh ISSUES THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 2018 Man's second chance at life following motorcycle crash A mystery began on May 20, when the new motorcycle that 27-year- old John Toro was enjoying was hit Blackberry Cobbler by another vehicle while he was INGREDIENTS: leaving a Florida City gas station. • Cooking spray The next morning, Toro’s broth- • 4 cups blackberries er-in-law drove to his house to give • 1/4 cup sugar substitute and 1/2 cup sugar him a ride to work. When he knocked on the door and no one answered, substitute, divided use • he knew something was wrong. 1/4 cup water Toro’s sister, Jennifer Sanchez, • Juice from 1 medium lime then spent three days searching • 2 teaspoons ground ginger for him with no success. She re- • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour traced all his possible steps and • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder even contacted local police. She • 1/16 teaspoon salt also looked for him in several lo- • 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk cal hospitals, but she still could • 1/4 cup canola or corn oil not locate her older brother. • 1/4 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt “I was very worried. I knew some- • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract thing was wrong,” Sanchez said. DIRECTIONS: “The whole situation was very weird 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x and nothing made sense to me.” 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Four days after his accident, 2. In a medium bowl, gently stir together the berries, Sanchez finally found Toro at 1/4 cup sugar substitute, the water, lime juice, and gin Jackson South Medical Center. - He was taken to Jackson South’s ger. Let the berry mixture stand for at least 15 minutes trauma center with life-threaten- so the juices can accumulate. ing injuries to his brain, as well 3. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking pow as a broken neck and broken leg der, salt, and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar substitute.- that was at risk of amputation. 4. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, yogurt, Toro was in such bad shape that and vanilla. his sister could hardly recognize 5. Add the flour mixture to the milk mixture, stirring just him. He underwent a cranioto- until no flour is visible. Don’t overmix. my, a procedure in which doctors 6. Pour the batter into the baking pan. Using a spatula, had to remove part of his skull in spread the batter in the pan. (The batter doesn’t have order to reduce the amount of to touch the edge of the pan; it will spread while bak swelling in his brain, as well as ing.) Top with the berry mixture. - surgery to treat his broken leg 7. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick and infections. After his surgeries, inserted in the center comes out clean. Toro was in an induced coma for John Toro, whose life was saved at Jackson South Medical Cen- nearly a month, leaving his fam- Source: American Heart Association ter’s trauma center following a motorcycle accident, is undergo- ily worried about his condition. ing rehabilitation at Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center. SEE TORO 10A Jackson's Alamo still stands When to plan the first This year, Jackson Health Sys- tems with more than 2,100 beds Alamo is Miami’s oldest surviv- tem is celebrating its centennial – and more than 12,000 employees. ing hospital building. It serves as visit to the gynegologist and its historic mission to provide A lot has changed since Jack- time capsule that showcases the Oftentimes, just the igate this important the highest quality medical care son’s humble beginnings 100 years municipality’s early urban growth, thought of discuss- time in their daugh- to all members of our community. ago, but its commitment to the healthcare pioneers and more. ing the changes in a ter’s development. When Jackson opened its doors health and wellbeing of the com- However, in the late 1970s, the young woman’s body At what age as Miami City Hospital in 1918, munity has remained the same. Alamo was set to be demolished that can lead to sexu- should teens/young it had 13 beds and a handful of Centrally located on the Jack- to make room for the planned al desires sends many women begin see- employees. Today, it’s one of son Memorial Medical Center new East Tower at Jackson. parents over the deep ing a gynecologist? the nation’s largest health sys- campus in the Health District, the SEE JHS 10A end. Yet there comes a The American Col- time in their daughter’s lege of Obstetrics life when that develop- and Gynecology rec- ment occurs. Keeping ommends that young in mind that this dis- women have their first cussion is health-re- visit with an OB/GYN lated may make the between the ages of 13 conversation easier. and 15. However, it’s Confidential assis- Dr. Jamell Walker very individualized. tance for this chal- I recommend young lenging time for parents and their ladies see a gynecologist when: daughters is not hard to find. Ac- • They begin menstruating. This cording to Dr. Jamell Walker, an ob- is a time in a girl’s life when she stetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) has questions about how her body at Jackson South Medical Center, is changing, and some parents this is an optimal time to seek are uncomfortable discussing it. out the advice of a gynecologist. • If they suffer from pain- We asked Dr. Walker for her ful menstrual cycles, or heavy advice on how parents can nav- SEE GYN 10A The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018

pervised release, and up to a make sure Black “It doesn’t make ages away from them,” said manner,” she said. $250,000 fine.” Ravelo’s sen- men have records a difference what Smith. “They say, ‘whatever However, Pearson said law COPS tencing is scheduled for Oct. to keep Black men race they [the po- you have to do to keep Black enforcement needs to take CONTINUED FROM 1A 4 in U.S. District Court in Mi- down.” lice] were,” said men in check, you do it.’” more proactive approaches ami. Richard Docobo, Smith. “The key “Police departments histor- to training and develop a bet- sentenced on Nov. 27. The indictment said that Atesiano’s attorney is the police offi- ically have been used to keep ter-policing culture. “The right to be free from Ravelo on Jan. 23, 2013 and said, “the facts do cers, irrespective of Black men in their place, from T.D. and other victims of false arrests is fundamental to Feb. 26, 2014, arrested C.D. not demonstrate race and ethnicity, not participating in voting, the Biscayne Park Police’s our Constitution and system and E.B. in connection with that any of the ar- are doing what the from acquiring firearms, or systemic framing are eligible of justice,” said Acting Assis- residential burglaries “despite rests in question power structure from owning their business. for $50,000 for each year they tant Attorney General John Ravelo knowing that no evi- were predicated on H.T. Smith wants them to do. There’s no better way to do were wrongfully incarcerat- Gore. “Law enforcement offi- dence existed linking either of the arrestee’s race They don’t do this it than arrest them, and put ed, according to a global com- cers who abuse their authority the victims to these crimes.” or ethnicity. There simply is to their own.” them in jail,” Smith contin- pensation bill passed by the and deny any individual this Both Fernandez and Day- no credible evidence to sug- Atesiano reportedly sought ued. Legislature in 2007. right will be held accountable. oub are accused of falsifying gest such a thing happened,” to clear all open cases of Melba Pearson, deputy di- The Innocence Project of As the Chief of Police, Defen- and signing actual affidavits, during an interview with the home burglaries. He even rector for the American Civ- Florida has been advocating dant Atesiano was trusted by which led to the unjust con- Daily Business Review. announced a 100-percent suc- il Liberties Union of Florida and helping innocent pris- his community to lead their victions. Smith disagrees. cess rate for solving burglar- said by not truly solving these oners in Florida obtain their police officers by example; he The indictment said that “There is nobody but Black ies at a village council meet- cases, the officers involved freedom since 2003. So far, has failed his community and on June 13, 2013, Fernandez people who were being tar- ing. At the same meeting, got away with not making the Florida has had to release the officers of Biscayne Park.” and Dayoub’s supervisor told geted, and only Black peo- Atesiano gave reserve police community safer and destroy- 13 men after DNA evidence The officers violated the them to arrest and charge T.D. ple were being framed,” said officer Fernandez a certifi- ing the lives of innocent Black proved their innocence. Al- rights of the victims, who are for unsolved burglaries. Ate- Smith. cate for his help in reaching a men. together, these men served named in the indictment C.D., siano and Dayoub knew T.D. This situation is nothing 100-percent burglary success “This is the kind of thing more than 20 years. E.B. and T.D. They both face up to a year new to Black people, said rate. that perpetuates the distrust A caveat to being eligible Former officers Charlie Day- in prison when they are sen- Smith. But he said white peo- The actual indictment that communities of color is not having any prior felo- oub, Raul Fernandez, Guill- tenced Oct. 16. ple will have a better under- states, “the existence of this have towards police,” she said. ny convictions, including the ermo Ravelo already pleaded T.D., a 16-year-old boy was standing of the system they fictitious 100-percent clear- Pearson said an Indepen- felony received while wrong- guilty to framing the innocent falsely charged for four felony support. ance rate of reported burglar- dent Review Panel would be fully imprisoned. The Inno- Black men. Ravelo on July 26 burglaries. The fact that the police ies was used by Atesiano to helpful in holding police de- cence Project has been trying was indicted on three counts “This is a vestige of slav- chief and officers facing pris- gain favor with elected offi- partments accountable. to change this caveat in Flor- of civil rights violations and ery and keeping Black people on sentences are Hispanic did cials and concerned citizens.” “It would be a way to shine ida, which is the only state faces a 10-year maximum in check,” said Smith. “They not distract Smith from the “Most whites see the police a light when officers are be- with a compensation law with sentence, “three years of su- want to frame Black men and bigger picture. as the entity to keep the sav- having in an inappropriate such a provision.

• If she tells me that she and honest with your par- across the board. The big- puts them at risk of other necologist for many de- is sexually active, then I ents because they are your gest phenomenon I’m seeing STDs, including chlamyd- cades, and it is important GYN explain the different ways best advocates and are al- are girls who maintain their ia, gonorrhea, genital her- to develop a relationship CONTINUED FROM 8A to practice safe sex, in- ways looking to protect you. vaginal virginity, but are pes, genital warts, Hepatitis with a physician they trust cluding how condoms are Is there a typical age sexually active by engaging B, HIV and AIDS and pel- and feel comfortable with. and/or irregular periods. used. I also discuss preg- when young girls start in oral or anal intercourse. vic inflammatory disease. Dr. Jamell Walker, MD, • If they are sexually nancy prevention and sex- getting their period and That is also risky because Do you have any final ScM, FACOG, is an obste- active or if parents sus- ually transmitted infection thinking about having sex? there are numerous sexu- advice that you would trician and gynecologist pects their daughter is (STI) prevention. It is also Some girls begin men- ally transmitted diseases like to leave with par- and medical director at the thinking about having sex. standard to test for STDs. struating as young as 8 or related to these practices. ents of teenage girls? Jackson Medical Group, The Do you recommend • Pap smears are not 10 years old, though the Speaking of sexu- Use your gynecologist as Women’s Center at Jackson abstinence? Is it still the applicable to wom- average age is 12. But the ally transmitted dis- a resource. We provide in- South Medical Center. Her best form of protection? en under 21 unless there age varies because every eases, what are some formation and education specialties include adoles- I encourage all young la- are other risk factors. girl develops differently.of the biggest health on safe sex and the pre- cent gynecology, menopause dies to engage in abstinence What can parents Although it is never an risks teenage girls face? vention of pregnancy and management & hormonal until they’re married, in a do to make their chil- easy conversation to have, Of the STDs that they en- STDs, and can help treat therapies, minimally inva- loving, committed, caring dren feel comfortable parents need to understand counter, the most prevalent various issues related to sive surgery, laparoscop- relationship irrespective talking to them about that in general girls are is human papillomavirus, periods that are missed or ic and Da Vinci robotic of their age. Abstinence is their changing bodies engaging in sex and sexu- known commonly as HPV. reproductive problems. surgery, cervical coniza- the best protection against and sexual intercourse? al behavior younger than That’s why we encourage Learning about female tion and abnormal uter- sexually transmitted dis- The best thing a parent they did in the past. The girls around the age of 12 health and taking care of ine bleeding. To make an eases (STDs) and it is the can do is engage their child reality is that I have deliv- to get the HPV vaccine. their body from a young appointment with an OB/ only form of birth control in dialogue – over, and over, ered babies to 12-year-old These young ladies are age is important. Women GYN, go to jacksonhealth. that is 100 percent effective. and over again. It may be girls. Even though the hu- also engaging in activity that continue seeing their gy- org or call 305-256-2150. What can parents expect uncomfortable at first, but man body is physically able their daughter to experi- your child may open up and to carry a baby at that age, ence during a gynecology share more than you expect. however, that does not mean exam for teenage girls? Another option is mak- a girl that age is emotional- The type of exam per- ing an appointment with ly or financially able to be a formed depends on: a gynecologist, who can mother and care for a baby. • If the teenager is serve as a mediator. Girls We, as responsible parents, sexually active or not. may share things with the have to step up to the plate • If she is not sexually doctor that they’re afraid to help our children make active, the visit is usually to say to their parents. good decisions and know the a consultation, where we In my practice, I usual- repercussions of being sex- spend most of the appoint- ly excuse the parent from ually active at a young age. ment talking about her men- the conversation and then When you factor in race, strual cycle and making speak privately with my ethnicity, and culture are sure she is maintaining her patient. During that con- there changes to the age physical health. A vaginal versation, I explain the range that things happen? exam is usually unnecessary. importance of being open It’s pretty consistent

orthopedic surgeon; Jaime ery,” Dr. Ruiz said. “He would Carbonell, podiatrist; and not have survived anywhere TORO Gemayaret Alvarez-Gon- else. He is truly a miracle.” CONTINUED FROM 8A zalez, UHealth physical Chabellys Payares, a reg- therapy and rehabilitation. istered nurse who treat- Although Toro, a father Toro is currently receiv- ed Toro in the intensive of two, was fully aware of ing care, including physical care unit at Jackson South, the extent of his injuries, therapy, at Jackson Memo- remembers how he and he always remained op- rial Perdue Medical Center. his family never gave up. timistic about his future. He has recently taken his “We are supposed to in- “I knew I was going to first steps since his accident. spire patients, but this pa- be back to normal,” Toro With a new outlook on tient and his family inspired said. “I always knew every- life, Toro is looking for- me,” Payares said. “John thing was going to be ok. ward to spending time with made an incredible recov- I’m a very strong person.” his family and focusing on ery not only with the help Now, more than three his education and career. of our Jackson staff, but months after his accident, “I want to give my kids a mainly with his will to live.” Toro feels grateful for get- good example and be a good The young father cred- ting a second chance at father to them,” Toro said. its Jackson and his sister for life, and is working hard His caregivers and fam- saving his life and is now to get back on his feet. ily have found his speedy excited about what the fu- It would take a compre- recovery to be miraculous. ture holds. He remains hensive team of physicians “After a lot of work from optimistic about his re- and nurses to bring him back the trauma, neurosurgery, or- covery and what this next from the brink. Among the thopedic, podiatry, and ICU chapter of his life has in store. doctors were Gabriel Ruiz, teams, along with therapy at “I’m very proud of myself,” UHealth trauma surgeon; Jackson South and Jackson Toro said. “I feel good and that Ian Cote, UHealth neurosur- Rehabilitation Hospital, he’s I can overcome all my chal- geon; Gregory Zych, UHealth had the most amazing recov- lenges. I feel strong again.”

Historical Association of Gorce Country Club and the South Florida, enough mon- Dade County Courthouse. JHS ey was raised to save the A museum of Jackson CONTINUED FROM 8A building from demolition. Memorial’s history is cur- In February 1979, the Al- rently housed on the Al- Employees were not going to amo was moved 476 feet. amo’s ground floor, with let that happen. They were A year later, it was placed Jackson Health System’s determined to preserve the on the National Register of Communication and Out- hospital’s cherished histo- Historic Places. Its architec- reach Department occu- ry, and in 1977 organized the ture represents an example pying the second floor. “Save the Alamo” campaign. of Mediterranean Revival The building has be- After two years of fund- style designed by August come the centerpiece of the raising spearheaded by Jack- Geiger, a prominent local sprawling Jackson Memori- son staff, Miami residents architect who helped pro- al Medical Center campus. and community supporters, duce many of Miami’s well- To learn more about Jack- including Dade Heritage known structures, including son’s rich history, visit Centu- Trust, The Villagers, and the the Miami Woman’s Club, La ryofMiracles.org. Finance

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THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM business SECTION B A popular Little Haiti staple lands at MIA CHEF CREOLE SET TO OPEN SIXTH LOCATION IN ONE OF MIAMI’S BUSIEST PLACES

FELIPE RIVAS chef, big-time developers and Ten people were hurt at the Northwest 54th [email protected] scores of loyal customers. Street location, two with serious injuries. Banks, however, have managed The crash impacted business for the Chef Chef Creole will soon share its unique to overlook Sejour’s popularity. Creole location due to the closing of the sur- fusion of Haitian-Bahamian culinary tradition Still, he has been able to open rounding area. As of Monday, the bus was still with the plethora of tourists and visitors who up six Chef Creole locations, the lodged in the building as Miami Fire Rescue’s come through Miami International Airport on a Jordan latest at the airport next week. Technical Rescue Team worked to stabilize daily basis. Sejour almost had to remodel the building. Owner Wilkinson Sejour, affectionately his original location because on Sunday, a The idea to open a location at MIA was known as Chef Creole, is well known around Miami-Dade County Transit Metro struck a suggested by County Commissioner Barbara Little Haiti, but he has managed to attract the support bean, causing serious structural dam- Jordan. attention of county commissioners, a famous ages, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. SEE MIA 14B

Wilkinson Sejour stands in front of the new Chef Creole location at the airport. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Nickerson Photo courtesy

South Florida, leave to rent. This is a residents spending nightmarish reality up to 50 percent of in a country where their monthly in- dreams are sup- come on housing. posed to come true.” The United States It’s because of House of Represen- that nightmare why AFFORDABLE HOUSING tatives back in 2017 tenant and housing designated Septem- Pierre justice groups in ber National Month more than 45 cit- MATTERS for Renters to raise aware- ies across the country on DANIELLA PIERRE, [email protected] ness of the rental affordabil- Sept. 22 will march as part ity crisis. of National Renters’ Day of Ali Solis, the CEO of Make Action. The action is be- Renters: See us, help us Room, a group working to ing spearheaded by Homes address the rental housing For All, started in 2013 on Affordable Housing Matters recognizes the crisis in America, issued the the premise “that all people second annual National Renters Month following statement ahead have a human right to hous- Rents have grown much faster than household of National Month for Rent- ing.” incomes for the last 15 years. While homeowning costs More American households ers: have gone up and down over are headed by renters than “Imagine working, some- TO RENT OR ers are counted out in their Florida, that owner does the years, rental rates have at any point since at least times more than one job, NOT TO RENT! local community because not get a Homestead de- just continued to soar. In 1965, based on a report from and you still can’t afford to Owning your residence they don’t pay their share duction that can run into fact, over the past 15 years, CNBC, a cable business pay rent every month. Food, has benefits and so does of property taxes. I get it. the thousands of dollars. rents have grown much fast- channel. Grossly unafford- medical care and prescrip- renting a home or apart- Yes, but the owner of the In the long term, owning er than household incomes. able rents, especially here in tions often take a backseat ment. In some settings, rent- property does pay, and in SEE RENT 15B The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 Angela Yee gives tips to pursue your side hustle To be afloat financially, it’s important to 4. Set yourself up people think hustle for success. Do your is about becoming a find ways to make some extra income research. Is there workaholic. In reali- anyone else out there ty, hustle is an act of SERGIE WILLOUGHBY someone who has working on your side with the same idea or focus. It’s not about The Network Journal several hustles in ad- hustle. It can be as business model? How doing more, it’s about dition to her work on much or as little as do you stand out or concentrating on the Angela Yee, co-host “The Breakfast Club.” you’d like. If you want do what they do bet- things that you need of The Breakfast Club Yee shares her top to dedicate five hours ter? Being aware of to do, in order to radio show, respects tips for pursuing your a week, great. If you what else is out there move your business the side hustle. She side hustle: want to dedicate 20 and differentiatingforward. believes it’s neces- 1. Don’t sweat the hours a week, that’s yourself from the When it comes sary in today’s day small stuff. Starting great too. Figure out masses will give you to promoting one’s and age. or growing a side hus- what works best for success in the long business, Yee says “I live in New York tle can be stressful you and your sched- run. an understanding of and I know how ex- when you think about ule, and have the 5. Hustle the right marketing is a plus. pensive it is to live everything that needs discipline to stay on way. Being an entre- “I started my career here. So just having to happen to get it off track. Photo via The Network Journal preneur takes hustle. in satellite radio at that day job doesn’t the ground. Don’t let 3. Never give up. Angela Yee of The Breakfast Club radio show. The problem is, many SEE HUSTLE 14B cut it sometimes,” that deter you from Starting a business is she said. “And also, getting started or re- tough, and I’d be lying sometimes our side alizing the potential if I said there aren’t hustle turns into our of what the company going to be setbacks. main hustle. Many of could be. Set realistic Ignore the detractors us use our day jobs goals and prioritize. and naysayers and, to take care of our Everything will come no matter how big or financial responsibil- in time. how small your goal, ities and that means 2. Commit to a persevere and don’t we have to dream big timeframe. I’m not give up. Rome wasn’t to one day make our talking about a “this built in a day and not side hustle a reality if has to be perfect by every idea will im- that’s what you love this date” kind of mediately take off. and what you’re pas- timeframe. What I Stick with it and keep sionate about.” mean is, dedicate a working hard, and Yee speaks from certain amount of you’ll see the payoff experience. She’s time per week to soon enough.

CITY OF MIAMI ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s office located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 for the following:

IFB NO. 945385 TENNIS CENTER PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS

CLOSING DATE/TIME: 1:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018

(Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: 10/2/18 at 5:00 PM)

A MANDATORY pre-bid/Pre-Proposal conference will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM Morningside Park, 750 NE 55th Terrace, Miami, Fl., 33137. The purpose of this conference is to allow potential bidders an opportunity to present questions to staff and obtain clarification of the requirements of the IFB documents. It is mandatory that a representative(s) of the proposer attend in order to qualify to Bid.

Detailed specifications for this bid are available at the City of Miami website at www.miamigov.com/procurement or Sr. Procurement Officer Charles Johnson [email protected]

THIS BID SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI CODE SECTION 18-74 ORDINANCE NO.12271.

Emilio T. González, Ph. D. AD NO. 26785 City Manager

CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Miami City Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday September 27, 2018 at 9:00 A.M., to consider the award of a contract to the foreign limited liability company listed below through Anti-Poverty grant funds from the District 4’s share of the City of Miami’s Anti-Pov- erty Initiative Program. Sunshine for All, Inc., a Florida Not for Prof- it Corporation, will provide a Meals on Wheels Program in District 4, and to consider the City Manager’s recommendations and finding that competitive negotiation methods are not practicable or advantageous regarding these issues:

• Sunshine for All, Inc. – Meals on Wheels Program in District 4

Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Malissa T. Suther- land, Project Manager for the Office of Community Investment, Office of the City Manager, at (305) 416-1005.

This action is being considered pursuant to Section 18-85 (A) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida as amended (the “Code”). The rec- ommendations and findings to be considered in this matter are set forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Section 18-85 (A), which are CITY OF MIAMI, deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and are available as FLORIDA with the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting of September 27, 2018 at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida NOTICE TO THE 33133. PUBLIC A public hearing The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any will be held by the proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission City Commission may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105).

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding.

Todd B. Hannon City Clerk

#30283 Technology 13 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Why the iPhone XR

isn’t coming Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, is out until best known for his reviews on hand-held mid-October devices. New phone options to be released during different times of year

SHANNON LIAO The Verge

Last week, Apple announced its new iPhones, curiously giving the cheaper and more colorful iPhone XR a ship date of over a month after the more luxe iPhone XS and XS Max models become available on Friday. Why didn’t Apple release all three phones at once? In fact, Apple’s release pattern is exactly the opposite of what it did last year when it chose to release its more affordable phones, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, just 10 days after the Apple event in September, while the iPhone X wasn’t available until November. This was due to OLED supply issues, and iPhone X sales initially suffered for it. Reports that the iPhone XR, which starts at $749 and features a so-called Liquid Retina LCD display, was facing sup- ply issues floated around over this past summer. In July, Japanese blog Macota- kara reported that supplier Japan Display had low yields in manufacturing the LCD panels. Ryan Reith, IDC’s vice president of research on mobile devices, told The Verge in a phone interview that more spe- cifically, it likely wasn’t a hardware issue. “Everything we’ve been hearing, it’s been an issue on the software side,” he said. “There’s a lot of software involved with the LCD screen, as it’s the first [LCD display] with a notch and full screen.” Reith added, “Apple could not get enough of these displays. It’s run into last-minute kinks with the contact manu- facturer.” He said that Apple has been in production for a while, but that the “quali- ty wasn’t hitting what they needed.” Apple has had to tweak the LCD screen through software engineering to improve the visu- YouTube tech als, as well as get its manufacturer to cut Keep in mind, this the material into a notched shape. is not the definitive Canalys senior analyst Ben Stanton said list, nor will everyone to The Verge, “Apple would not delay the listed match your launch of iPhone XR for any reason other choice, but they are than the device is not ready to be shipped influencers you “what we found is at adequate volume.” He elaborated, “The popular right now.” constraint with the device is around the new LCD display, which has bottlenecked production.” Apple has not responded to multiple should know requests for comment. US-based IDC and Singapore-based Canalys track the parts that go into Apple devices and come up These Black content creators can keep you informed about the newest gadgets with estimates, and from those estimates they provide analysis. LORI SHEPHERD produces a channel that is informative, does! From product reviews, unboxings, Stanton said he doesn’t expect cus- Urban Geekz well-researched and an invaluable re- top apps to download for Android and tomers will be so eager to switch over to source for tech consumers. Last time we iOS, tech tips, jailbreak tweaks, and more. a new iPhone as soon as possible that Who doesn’t have a YouTube channel or checked, Marques had 6.5 million sub- We particularly like TechmeOut’s product they’ll end up buying a iPhone XS or XS two that they simply can’t live without? scribers and it’s clear why. roundups. This lady has a channel that’s Max model in the interim. “The price dif- For tech, content creators have an even the bomb! ferential between the iPhone XS and XR is larger audience as viewers stumble across 2. URAVGCONSUMER the videos while they search for a product Here’s a channel any techie parent will 5. SOLDIER KNOWS BEST so great,” he said. “Consumers will not be name or brand on YouTube. And of course, love. Not only is the host up on the back- The host has a stellar channel packed upsold on impulse.” there are YouTubers who have built a loyal to-school gadgetry, but he’s also keepin’ full of informative details about the most Despite the one month delay in the iP- audience and following. it real about cost and performance. He’s popular products including TVs, smart- hone XR, both analysts agreed that Apple Naturally, at UrbanGeekz, we are keen always offering giveaways for viewers. We phones, and more. Nice promo code op- is betting hard on its cheaper product. on all around nerdism. So, we thought it particularly love his Gadget BackPack se- portunities too! Reith said that Apple knew it was pushing would be fun to compile a list of 10 tech in- ries. its luck on increasing iPhone prices up to fluencers we think you should know about 6. FISAYO FOSUDO $1,449 this year for the 512GB storage or subscribe to. Keep in mind, this is not 3. LAMARR WILSON The Nigerian-based techie describes the definitive list, nor will everyone listed Oh, how we love Lamarr Wilson. He’s himself as a visual storyteller and tech option on the XS Max. match your choice, but they are what we just clever, cute, witty, and a bundle of YouTuber. He creates visually stimulating “Apple has heard there’s a threshold found is popular right now. information about everything tech. Love and well-polished videos on gadgets and for pricing. They realize there are a lot of those sound effects! hand devices. This young University of La- people that won’t go that high,” he said. 1. MKBHD gos graduate is certainly showcasing the The delay might cost Apple some sales Marques Brownlee is a YouTube sen- 4. TECHMEOUT growing appetite for mobile devices in Ni- on its iPhone XR model, as people might sation. Best known for his reviews on TechmeOut claims to deliver the infor- geria and across the continent. end up buying the XS Max while Apple hand-held devices, Marques, aka MKBHD, mation on everything technology. And it SEE TECH 15B struggles with its LCD supply issues. The Miami Times 14 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018

Haitian cuisine ole on his show, “No “To this day, they relies heavily on in- Reservations,” cir- come to my store MIA gredients like green ca 2006. The show and ask if this is CONTINUED FROM 11B onions, okra, oxtail helped established where he was sitting and pork. Sejour fus- Sejour as a Haitian and order what we “Jordan’s sup- es seafood-inspired culinary staple in ate when we filmed port and legislation options to reflect his South Florida. the show,” Sejour ex- helped spearhead the Bahamian heritage. “He was a guy that plained. negotiations with the “Conch fritter, fried was so down-to- Come Wednesday, airport,” said Sejour. conch, fried shrimp, earth,” he said about Bourdainians will Jordan praised the lobster, conch sal- the late chef. “He not have to travel food served at Chef ad, these items re- felt like a homeboy, to Little Haiti to en- Creole and the te- flect the Bahamas,” and it was natural.” joy Chef Creole’s nacity of Sejour in a he said. “Our style Almost 12 years lat- cuisine; they will be recent email. and presentation are er, “Bourdainians” able to order it as “A poor kid from what sets us apart.” come to visit the soon as they reach the streets of Little restaurant where baggage claim. The Haiti, by the ways ANTHONY Sejour and Bourdain restaurant is located of the Bahamas, has BOURDAIN’S enjoyed a traditional before travelers en- grown into a success- VISIT Haitian meal. Bour- ter security in Ter- ful entrepreneur,” The late world-re- dainians are tourists minal E on the sec- Jordan said. Sejour nowned chef, An- who follow the dif- ond floor near Door has been “serving thony Bourdain, ferent locations that 11. The airport in the finest Haitian who took his own Bourdain document- 2017 saw an average cuisine throughout Photo courtesy of Jimmy Nickerson life earlier this year ed throughout his of 838,633 passen- Miami-Dade Coun- An employee serves a guest at the new Chef Creole location at Miami Interna- featured Chef Cre- travels. gers weekly. ty, and now has as- tional Airport. cended to serving international cus- an initiative that was Though a learning need to train peo- nessman, I am my tomers at Miami In- supported by Com- curve is imminent ple to be identical community’s biggest ternational Airport. missioner Jordan. for Sejour’s new en- to your system,” he supporter,” he said. His food is simply The ordinance re- terprise, he is hope- said. He is willing to take delicious and airport quires airport con- ful that he will main- “People need to a chance on employ- patrons are going to cessions to pay em- tain the managing understand that ees who have been love it.” ployees $12 to $15 an and culinary culture what is going on at denied by other em- Miami-Dade Avia- hour, depending on he has created at his restaurant No.1 and ployers, whether due tion Director, Lester health benefits. previous five restau- 2, needs to go on at to criminal records Sola, said Chef Cre- The ordinance has rants. restaurant No. 3.” or lack of experi- SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST ole will increase the not come into effect “Like any other These same chal- ence. “Growing up in COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY diversity of foods as of yet, but Sejour business, you are lenges are looming Little Haiti, Lemon served at MIA. is already thinking going to have to roll once he is fully op- City, Liberty City, I PLEASE ALL TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners Meeting “With nonstop how to adjust his with the punches,” erational in the air- understand that stuff of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment flights to more than business model to he said. “And once port. happens. It doesn’t Agency (SEOPW CRA) is scheduled to consider approval to amend 150 destinations comply with the or- you are a proven He touts the sup- make you a bad per- the SEOPW Community Redevelopment Plan on Monday, September around the world, dinance. “I have to success story in port of the county son, it just means 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., at Camillus House, 1603 N.W. 7th Avenue, Building B, Miami Florida 33136. our goal is for the fu- make a decision, [on their home, they will commissioners as a you made a mistake; ture of the shops and whether] I absorb allow you to push reason to be hopeful I’m trying to solve All interested persons are invited to attend. For more information please restaurants at Miami the cost or do I pass the envelope.” for the future of his the problem.” contact the SEOPW CRA office at (305) 679-6800. International Air- it on to my custom- He has been able new business. Sejour was born in port to be as diverse ers,” he said. to finance his small “They are very at- the Nassau, Bahamas #30285 Cornelius Shiver, Executive Director as the passengers we Sejour said the or- concentration of tentive; they have to Haitian parents Southeast Overtown/Park West serve, and as diverse dinance is good in a successful restau- opened up the doors and started cooking Community Redevelopment Agency as Miami-Dade “general sense,” but rants with little sup- of possibility to keep at a young age. He County,” he said. for small business port from banks. this engine running,” opened the first Chef “To that end, we are owners, it can mean “The biggest chal- he said about the Creole location in proud to welcome cutting into profits. lenge was financ- commission. “They 1992 and focused on Chef Creole to our The ordinance gives ing the differentknow this engine mixing a luscious multi-cultural mix of Sejour’s company locations,” he said. represents employ- fusion of Haitian-Ba- dining options, and the responsibility “I would have to fi- ment for a communi- hamian cooking tra- Invitation to Bid yet another local that could be more nance my own en- ty that is struggling.” ditions to craft an business to the MIA easily absorbed by a deavors.” Sejour’s restau- original menu that Notice is hereby given that bids will be received on Friday, October community.” larger company. Additionally, cu- rants, including reflected his identi- 19th at 2:00pm by Jackson Health System (for Skanska USA Build- For his latest “But you will not rating a menu and the MIA location, ty and background. ing) for the following independent Jackson Memorial Hospital project: restaurant, Sejour be able to profit like replicating it uni- employ more than “The flavor of our Jackson Health System – Project “D” – ORs 19 & 20 will have to adjust a conglomerate,” he formly throughout 50 people, most of food is Haitian, but his business model, explained. the different loca- whom reside in the we mix it with Baha- All bids must be delivered via courier or hand delivered in a sealed mostly because of a At the MIA lo- tions were equally Little Haiti area. mian items,” Sejour envelope to Jackson Memorial Hospital Facilities, Design and Con- recently approved cation’s opening as challenging. “You “More than a busi- said. struction Department trailer located at the corner of NW 12th Ave and living wage ordi- Wednesday, Sept. NW 19th Street. Complete address is listed below: nance for airport 19, employees will Jackson Memorial Hospital concession workers. receive minimum Facilities, Design and Construction, Trailer #1 “When you come wage, until the living Attn: Skanska-Luis Mejia into the airport and wage ordinance is 1611 NW 12th Ave you look at the over- implemented in the Miami, FL 33136 head that it takes in airport. Minimum order for you to try wage in Miami-Dade There is a mandatory pre-bid walk-thru scheduled on September 28th to make a profit, you County starts at at 9:00am. Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings are already behind $8.25 an hour. and other construction documents will be available on www.skanska- the eight ball,” he When accounting MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT cloud.com (DocuPro). Bid packages include: said. for the living wage COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY In late July, the ordinance, Sejour • Division 01 – Final Cleaning (SBE-C SET ASIDE) board of coun- is weighing reduc- PLEASE ALL TAKE NOTICE that a Board of Commissioners Meeting • División 02 – Demolition (SBE-C SET ASIDE) ty commissioners ing portion sizes or of the Midtown Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment • División 05 – Misc. Steel agreed to institute raising prices in the Agency is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 • División 06 – Millwork a living wage ordi- menu. “As a business at 12:00 p.m., or thereafter, at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American • Division 07 – Firestopping nance for conces- owner, it is a catch Drive, Miami, FL 33133. • División 08 – Doors (SBE-C SET ASIDE) sion workers at MIA, 22 for me.” • Division 09 – Framing and Drywall (SBE-C SET ASIDE) All interested persons are invited to attend. For more information please • Division 09 – Ceilings (SBE-C SET ASIDE) contact the Midtown CRA office at (305) 679-6868. • Division 09 – Flooring • Division 09 – Painting (SBE-C SET ASIDE) #30281 Pieter A. Bockweg, Executive Director • Division 09 – Finishes HUSTLE Midtown Community Redevelopment Agency • Division 10 – Specialties (SBE-C SET ASIDE) CONTINUED FROM 12B • Division 21 – Fire Protection • Division 22 – Plumbing Sirius FM radio, and my background is in • Division 23 – HVAC marketing. It’s an area that is important for • Division 26 - Electrical anything you want to do whether it’s mar- keting your talent or starting a business and Skanska is committed to supporting the economic development of coming up with creative ways to market that Miami-Dade County small businesses through the SBE –C program. business,” she notes. City of Miami Miami-Dade County certified “small” business entities are encouraged She goes on to describe her early days in to submit bid proposals. All subs interested in bidding this project will radio when budgets were tight and she had Notice of Solicitation need to have gone through Skanska’s prequalification process. It can to find ways to promote her show. “This was be initiated at https://apps.skanska.com/prequalinquiry. back when Twitter had just started. There ITB No.: 17-18-050 Title: Hadley Park Synthetic Turf and Park Improvements, D5 was no Instagram yet, and I had to find ways All questions can be directed to Project Manager - Luis Mejia (luis. ITB Due Date Thursday, October 18, 2018: at 3:00 PM to promote online. I would have people come [email protected]), or Project Engineer – Blake Boswell (William. in and film segments of my show so I could [email protected]) Voluntary Pre-Bid Conference post it, but that content was getting picked City of Miami up. And even now, there are so many people 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor South Conference Room Skanska USA Building Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any and so many outlets looking for content. So, Miami, Florida 33130 and all proposals in whole or part and to waive informalities and irreg- if you can come up with something great and Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM. ularities. creative, and be an asset to somebody, that is something that people really need right now,” (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: Friday, Each subcontractor is to identify their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, tier SBE partici- she says. October 5, 2018 at 5:00 PM) pants as bid solicitation.

Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s Each subcontractor is to provide a resume of prior health care experi- office located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 ence with point of contact.

For additional information, please contact Anthony Hansen at Please confirm that you have included the office of inspector general 305-416-1895 or visit our Procurement Opportunities webpage at: fee in your bid. http://www.miamigov.com/MiamiCapital/NewBidsandProposals. Please confirm that you have read and understand wage & classifica- html tion requirements associated with the Miami Dade Responsible Wage Act 2018 and have made reasonable adjustments for 2019. THIS SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18-74 OF THE CITY CODE. All non-SBE subcontractors are required to provide a minimum of 21.59% SBE contribution to their direct cost of work scope. DP# 29651 Emilio T. González, City Manager This breakout must be identified and reflected in the Bid. The Miami Times 15 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018

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nities; and no long term ers, celebrate where you recognize our resiliency required commitment. live, proudly – and not and promote our existence RENT And, as with anything, only during the month of as rightful upstanding con- CONTINUED FROM 11B there is a pro and con or September, but each day of tributors in our nation’s some sort of drawback. the year. You may not own economy. I’m so glad to a home builds equity, which I believe one of the main now, but you still have a know that renters like me can lead to generation- reasons why many renters voice. You are not alone, finally get some sort of al wealth. Most consider haven’t purchased yet, is there are about 111 mil- recognition rather than the generational wealth, being due to availability and af- lion of us living in rentals. usual stigma because we able to leave offspring and fordability, not necessarily Reach out to your local don’t own a home. others in a better financial because they don’t want policymakers and share Are you a rocking renter? position, the American to. with them your concerns How are you celebrating Dream. But, renters have about housing affordabili- National Month of Renters? the flexibility to move; no OWN THE JOYS OF ty and the dire need to ex- Let’s hear about it! Share monthly impact on a les- BEING A RENTER pand access to affordable your story today. Contact see’s credit report; low- Because of the state of rental options. Daniella Pierre, affordable- ered maintenance cost or the housing market, espe- So to all my fellow rent- housingmatters@gmail. repair bills; access to ame- cially as it relates to rent- ers, let’s take this month to com. The Miami Times 16 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018

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Charles A. Smith/Jackson State Communications Jackson State defender Ryan Griffin celebrates after a Florida A&M incompletion Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson. Lack of discipline costs FAMU TEAM LOSES CLOSE GAME AGAINST JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY, BRACES FOR SAVANNAH STATE CHALLENGE

ROBERT RIMPSON Ryan Stanley connected with football. We ran a play that now, we’re not playing very to force two interceptions on is one thing the Rattlers The Famuan wide receiver Xavier Wil- kind of gave us the option to good fundamental football the defense end, the FAMU can hang their hat on. He liams on a long pass. With run it or throw it, we hand and that’s coaching. We’ve offense lost three fumbles. completed 26 passes in 37 Penalties and poor clock less than 20 seconds left and the ball off and didn’t get it got to do a much better Despite the gut-wrenching attempts for 340 yards and a management was the story a chance to win the game, and time was running down. job of stressing it. We may loss, Stanley is only allowing touchdown. The defense also for Florida A&M football in the Rattlers elected to run I should’ve killed the ball have to look at the way we himself 24 hours to dwell on put up a great performance, their 18-16 loss to Jackson the ball with no timeouts and let the quarterback spike practice, and we may have it. forcing two turnovers and State University. left. On 2nd down with 13 it…just poor clock manage- to implement some more in- “If I get in there moping only allowing JSU to convert Saturday night’s game seconds left on the running ment on my part. I assume dividual time…to make sure around and crying or having 3 times out of 14 on third came down to the final clock, coach Simmons tried full responsibility for that.” we get fined tuned in our my head down those guys down. seconds, and poor clock to quickly get the field goal Penalties were also costly fundamentals.” will do the same thing,” Stan- “I think we fought hard management by head coach unit on the field instead of for FAMU. Although the FAMU committed 15 ley said. “I just got to keep right to the end,” said line- Willie Simmons cost the spiking the ball and time ran offense was able to move the penalties which costed them my spirits high and tell them backer Derrick Mayweather. Rattlers a chance to win the out before the Rattlers could ball easily, racking up a total 177 yards, and that’s with- we have a long season ahead “It just came down to the last game. snap it. of 463 total yards, penalties out mentioning the many of us. Twenty-four-hour rule minute.” With 1:09 left in the game, “Obviously poor clock and turnovers constantly holding penalties that were for a victory and a 24-hour The real test for FAMU FAMU managed to drive management on my part,” killed momentum on the declined by the Tigers. window for a loss. You just starts this Saturday, as they all the way from the Tigers’ said coach Simmons after Rattlers’ drives. On top of all that, the got to watch the film tomor- open conference play at 36-yard line to their own the game. “We had no time “It’s poor fundamentals,” Rattlers lost the turnover row and get better.” home against Savannah State two after FAMU quarterback outs so, you got to throw the Simmons explained. “Right battle. While they were able Stanley’s performance at 4 p.m

sis with the quarterback. First name Colin, last name TheZIEGLER Kaepernick. He hasn’t worked for them in more than a year, even as there are REPORT teams that are desperate for JENNY ZIEGLER, [email protected] quality quarterback play. Kaepernick has remained The NFL breaks silence relatively silent since first telling us why he was kneel- ing in protest back in 2016; about police brutality to keep the focus on the real reason behind the protests League decides to speak as Colin — police brutality against people of color. Kaepernick chooses to stay quiet He even appeared on the cover of GQ magazine as JENNY ZIEGLER by Kaepernick. their selection for Citizen Of [email protected] Their pressure and pacifi- The Year. cation attempts failed. The issue ran with his co- Silence is golden, except To date, the protests con- operation and photos but when it isn’t. tinue. had no direct statements For all the wrong reasons Even as they are be- from the athlete-turned-ac- and for far too long, the NFL ing sued for colluding to tivist, only quotes from has remained silent on the keep Kaepernick out of the those closest to him. “specific issues” behind the league, they have clung to He maintains a presence protest started by the quar- the silent count. on social media liking and terback, Colin Kaepernick. That was until. Photo via Business Insider retweeting other’s com- Initially, the league and Nike, in one fell swoop or Colin Kaepernick and former 49ers teammate, Eric Reid, kneel in support of ments/statements relating its owners tried to make the “swoosh” came out in sup- social equality. to the issue, but does not protest about the flag – call- port of Kaepernick’s cause, speak directly on the issue ing the protests unpatriotic. making him the face of its say so much. and a movement, forced that read in part: himself. They tried to diminish the 30th anniversary “Just Do It” Unable to make the collu- the league to take a look at “The National Football He refuses requests for in- protests by classifying them ad campaign. sion case go away and now themselves in the mirror. League believes in dialogue, terviews, letting his protest as conduct detrimental to With all kinds of irony with one of their biggest Evidently, the league didn’t understanding and unity. do the talking. the team. They also tried written all over it, the com- corporate sponsors protect- like what it saw. We embrace the role and re- The NFL had its chance to govern them by putting mercial aired during the ing the QB’s blind side, the As it has finally decided it sponsibility of everyone in- to be a frontrunner for the rules and punishments into NFL’s season opener be- league was left scrambling was time to “just say some- volved with this game to pro- cause of social injustice, but place to make them go away. tween the Atlanta Falcons to save face. thing.” mote meaningful, positive instead, it got sacked by the They proposed highlight- and the reigning Super Bowl Nike is the official apparel The league released a change in our communities. fears of owners, advertisers, ing players’ work done in champion, Philadelphia Ea- company of the NFL through statement on the issue at The social justice issues that a president and fans in lieu the communities and even gles. 2028. hand – social injustice. Colin and other professional of supporting players. offered to donate money “Believe in something. The multibillion-dollar Jocelyn Moore, the NFL’s athletes have raised deserve The league called an audi- to the athletes’ causes of Even if it means sacrificing sports apparel company put- executive vice president of our attention and action.” ble, but it needs to get back choice, still not acknowl- everything.” ting its money and its brand- Communications and Public Didn’t know they were into the huddle to draw up edging the protest started Nine little words, yet they ing prowess behind a man Affairs released a statement back on a first-name ba- the next play. Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Good Taste SECTION C

SHUCKIN&CURBSJIVIN CREOLE CRAVING

Chicken and Red Velvet Waffles

Sweet Butter Group's first restaurant brings Nawlins to South Florida

NYAMEKYE DANIEL [email protected]

Shonee-Alicia ight near the borderline where Opa-locka and Miami Randolph, Gardens meet is a Southern cuisine treasure. CEO, and Shuckin & Jivin Chicken and Seafood is a New Or- Ernest “Tayon” leans style take-out haven that serves a delectable Anderson, COO arrayR of Cajun and Southern favorites.

When I first pulled into the strip mall walls are coated with a modern dark on Northwest 167th Street and 47th gray finish. Also, on the walls are old Avenue, I overlooked the restaurant records, photos and memorabilia from located in a small storefront on the the past. right-side corner of the plaza. The owner Ernisha Randolph called But what Shuckin & Jivin lacks in it an "old-school blast from the past." presence on the outside is definitely Streaming from a speaker in the back- made up on the inside. (The owner ground as she spoke were throwback later explained that she was still wait- tracks. ing on larger signage to put near the My date for the night, my editor, roadside). Carolyn Guniss and I laughed, pointed Opened on June 1, the inside of the and reminisced on the "times." We Nawlins Gumbo restaurant is designed like a wooden forgot that we were sitting in a strip shack in an old country town. The SEE NAWLINS 2C

Photos courtesy Shuckin & Jivin

We take you back to a time when food was something you experienced not just something“ you ate." Ernisha Randolph

Miami Times Photo/Carolyn Guniss

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Jivin Shrimp The overall response was pos- night, the gumbo. itive. To them, shuckin' and jivin' It was my first time ever tast- NAWLINS means having fun or even danc- ing gumbo. CONTINUED FROM 1C ing. "Well, you're in for a treat," The aroma of the food and a Guniss said. She had taken the mall. Memories from our child- genuine smile from Randolph’s culinary trek to Nawlins before. hood, even though in different younger sister, Sarah Garcel An- And oh my, Guniss was right. decades, came rushing back. derson greeted us inside. She Although, all of the flavors were "I definitely had a copy of that showed us firsthand the defini- foreign to me, I could not stop album," she said pointing to the tion of Southern Hospitality. sampling the dish the entire record sleeve for Michael Jack- Did we leave South Florida? night. son's "Off the Wall" album. It smelled like it. There were Gumbo is a roux-based stew Whitney Houston, Diana Ross scents this Caribbean-born girl that is primarily made with shell- and The Supremes and Nina had never been introduced to fish, sausage and other meats. Simone records are among the before. Because of my seafood allergy, others that hang on the wall. We were promised some au- my gumbo was prepared without Photos of legends like Mahalia thentic Cajun food. I sat anx- shellfish, served around a bed of Jackson and covers of Jet and iously ready to embark on the rice. She also excludes pork from Ebony magazines, pictures of adventure. I had never taken an the menu to accommodate oth- toys, tangible games and can- actual trip to "Nawlins" before. ers. Vegan options are available dies dating back from the '50s to The closest thing that I ever had too. the '80s are all showcased. Most to Cajun food prior to that night It had a spicy kick that warmed of the items were donated by was Cajun chicken pasta from the throat with a smoky flavor Randolph's friends and elders various national chain restau- that woke up the taste buds and in her community. rants. warmed the soul. "We take you back to a time The first thing on Shuckin & Randolph’s family tree goes when food was something you Jivin's menu we took a bite of back to Georgia and the Caroli- experienced not just something was the traditional New Orleans nas, but she learned Cajun cook- you ate," said Randolph. po' boy sandwich. Every single ing from feeling her way around Randolph, who considers her- inch of it tasted freshly made. the kitchen. self a connoisseur of Southern The bread was soft without flak- "I can taste something, and I food, started by filling catering ing at the touch. My lightly bat- can go home and create it," she orders from her grandmother's tered chicken was creamy and said. kitchen 10 years ago. tender on the inside. It was coat- Randolph said the gumbo has The catering company, dubbed ed with a sweet and spicy sauce received thumbs up from both Juanita's kitchen, was able to se- Miami Times Photo/Carolyn Guniss that left a pleasant taste in my Nawlins' visitors and natives. cure million-dollar government in Black food, Cajun is one that mouth. Customers drive from as far contracts, but Randolph didn't we, Miamians tend to shy away I knew right then that there north as Miramar and as far stop there. from," she said. WANT TO TRY SHUCKIN & JIVIN? was no Shuckin & Jivin in that south as Liberty City to taste the Randolph started a pop-up Shuckin & Jivin is changing kitchen, and it was a quality Louisiana cooking. So much so restaurant series called Sweet that. joint. that the owner had to add tables Butter. There is also a line of After a brainstorming session, what "Everything is made from and chairs for those who wanted desserts, macaroni and cheese Randolph and the team came up Shuckin & Jivin, how scratch," Randolph said. to sample their food right away. It’s a take-out joint, so and collard greens all under the with the first part of the name of Cajun-style food More dishes started pouring The menu also has a tribute to company's apron, Sweet Butter the business, which they associ- call ahead at in than we could fit in our stom- Miami - conch fritters. There is Group. ated with the serving process for 305-974-4751; achs. There were Jivin' chick- a tempting selection of desserts: As for Shuckin & Jivin, Ran- oysters. They then pulled from deliveries through en and shrimp, fried pieces of Pound, lemon and red velvet dolph and her family took the a popular phrase used by Black where UberEats and Postmates. chicken and shrimp covered in cakes, peach cobbler, bread pud- time to plan every detail. folks, shuckin' and jivin'. They 4759 NW 167th St., a sweet and salty sauce; what I ding, sweet potato pie, banana "I had to make sure if I am go- later found out, the phrase had at Northwest Miami-Dade guarantee is the tastiest chick- pudding, strawberry shortcake ing to do this, I do it right," said one time evolved into a racist ep- en and waffles in South Florida; and more. Randolph, who also said other ithet used by whites to describe cost Cajun rice; baked macaroni and Randolph is currently stirring restaurant owners warned her Blacks as lazy or lying to get out Price range $10-$20; cheese, so good that it almost the pot for the future. She is about the challenges of the busi- of a situation. when Takes credit cards caused us to go elbow to elbow; working on systematizing each ness. Randolph took her con- 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Geechee shrimp and fish and element of Shuckin & Jivin. Her There was no better place to cerns with the phrase to a Monday through Thursday, grits, the cook's signature recipe; daughter and brother will be start in the South than Louisiana. focus group of elders and and 11 a.m.- 10 p.m peach cobbler, made with fresh running this location. There is a "I felt like of all of the cultures progressive millennials. Friday and Saturday peaches; and the highlight of my franchise coming soon. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018

Crary and they invited from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m interested members on Saturday, Sept. 29 along with friends who with food, fun, music, were interested in play- voter registration

THE ing bridge to an orga- and more. The fair nizational meeting at promises to be an SOCIAL WHIRL the home of Woolfolk, exciting day. VENNDA-REI GIBSON | [email protected] July 17, 2004. The Historic St. We are definitely in the Claude Humphrey, Mike This group of 21 Agnes Episcopal swing and ready for all of the Hegman and Richard Dent. members organized Merritt Church in Overtown activities that are on the hori- His coaching record at Ten- and became the “In- hosts a Church Bazaar zon this month. First, there nessee State was 172–33–7, and terest Group.” Elected officers on Saturday, Sept. 22 and the is football and the roar of the he had a .828 winning percent- were Margaret McCrary, community is invited from 10 crowd beckoned football fans age – far and away the best in president; Ruth Williams, a.m. until 5 p.m. The bazaar will as September arrived. Be it school history. John Merritt vice president; Shirley McK- have fabulous merchandise, NFL or historically Black col- Boulevard in Nashville, Ten- oy, secretary; Vandra Wool- chess lessons and games, leges and university games, nessee is named in his honor, folk, financial secretary; Car- including poker and checkers. kickoff time is here. Tennessee and the Tennessee State foot- olyn Blake, treasurer; Mattye The Steppers (home-grown) State kicked off its 2018 sea- ball team opens every season Jones, chaplain; and Robbie will also be on hand to teach son with the Tennessee State with the John Merritt Classic Bell, parliamentarian. The ap- interested persons the latest football team earning a 34-3 game. plication for membership into dance steps. victory over Bethune-Cook- There were other HBCU the Holidays was submitted The Church of the Open man on Friday, Aug. 31 at Nis- games played over the Labor and approved at the Washing- Door/United Church of san Stadium in the 20th annu- Day weekend and, as halftime ton, D.C. 2004 concourse. On Christ, is in preparation for al John A. Merritt Classic. shows are so much a part of Saturday, June 25, 2005, at 10 the celebration of their 60th Merritt was born in Falmouth, these HBCU games, fans were a.m., the installation was held anniversary on Sept. 28 and Kentucky, and is an alumnus treated and entertained by at the Fontainebleau Resort, 30. The idea of starting a of Kentucky State Universi- HBCU marching bands. Miami Beach, making the Mi- congregational church in our ty, where he played guard on HBCUsports.com took a poll ami chapter the 23rd of the community is attributed to the football team from 1947 to which asked, “Which HBCU Holidays. National officers, Marie Faulker Brown, wife 1949. He earned the nickname band are you most looking for- members of the sponsoring of civil rights activist and "Big John.” After graduation in ward to seeing this weekend?” Cori Bostic chapter (Virginia Beach), and prominent Ophthalmologist, 1950, Merritt earned a master's From the 486 persons polled, Holidays from various chap- Dr. John O. Brown. Marie degree from the University of Florida A&M ranked No. 1, ters, and friends joined the Brown, along with several Kentucky in 1952. followed by Grambling, South- new Holidays for a weekend other founders and charter He coached Jackson State ern, Jackson State, Alabama of festive “fun in the sun.” members made the church University from 1953 to 1962, A&M, Alcorn State, North we couldn’t be prouder. His- her bridge prowess. The na- The Miami chapter was become a reality. The last where he compiled a record Carolina A&T, Prairie View tory’s being made and played. tional group, Holidays, did not introduced officially at the living founder is Enid C. of 63–37–5. Merritt led Jackson A&M, Bethune-Cookman, Al- And indeed, #Blackgirlsrock! receive its charter until June 2005 concourse, hosted by the Pinkney. Over the years, State to back-to-back appear- abama State, Texas Southern, Second, the fall month of 21, 1965, but its founding goes Metro Nashville Chapter. I’m Church of the Open Door has ances in the Orange Blossom Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Norfolk September brings organiza- back to an earlier date in 1961 certain that these bridge afi- been involved in worship and Classic in 1961 and 1962 before State and Tennessee State. tional meetings, church ba- when the first chapter was cionados enjoyed their Labor service in the community with being hired by what was then In the debut of Rattlers’ zaars, community days, voter organized in Winston-Salem, Day weekend playing bridge. numerous outreach programs. Tennessee A&I. At Tennessee head coach Willie Simmons, registration drives prior to the North Carolina. The purpose On Sept. 8, Just Us members A celebratory banquet is State (as Tennessee A&I was FAMU defeated Fort Valley November elections and other of the chapter originally was met after their summer hia- scheduled for Friday, Sept. renamed in 1968), Merritt State. Another first was the de- integral activities. to form a compatible group, tus, at Brimstone Woodfire 28, at 7 p.m. in the church’s had four undefeated seasons, but of Cori Bostic as the first Just as September began, whose primary interests were Grill in the Pembroke Lakes fellowship hall, followed by a claimed four Midwest Ath- female drum major at FAMU. Miami’s national bridge club, to promote the playing of Mall. Gracious hostess Ge- worship service at 10 a.m. on letic Association titles, seven Bostic is making history. The known as the Holidays, held bridge and other civic, social neva Knowles Woodard Sunday, Sept. 30. HBCU college football na- Marching 100, as the band is its 2018 Concourse (annual and cultural programs. Holi- welcomed members Lois Indeed, as I say, we make so tional championships: (1965, called, was founded by Wil- meeting) in Norfolk, Virginia. day Winona Ward of the Vir- Lee, Patsy Graham, Emma much history every day, every 1966, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1979 and liam P. Foster in 1946, and The concourse is always held ginia Beach Chapter and Hol- Burnside, Cecelia Hunt- week, all of the time as we 1982) and earned the school’s only in 1964 did the band in- over the Labor Day weekend. iday Amy Cato of the Metro er, Camille Carroll-Perry, mark our time. With elections first-ever NCAA Division I-AA clude female band members. Representing the Miami Chap- Nashville Chapter approached Cynthia Clarke, Juanita J. on the horizon, we are making playoff victory in 1982. These first female members ter were: Shelaine Welters, Ruth Dunmore Williams Miller and Shelaine Welters history, living history. Our At Tennessee State, Mer- were Carmena Fennel, Car- Shirley McCoy, Carolyn to ask members of “The Sun- shared their many summer votes are a part of these ritt coached many play- la Wilson and Debra Hines. Blake, Margaret McCrary, day Bridge Club” in Miami to adventures. historic moments. ers who went into the NFL. Native Miamian Shelby R. Vandra Woolfolk and Rob- consider applying for mem- The Church of the And so, Blessings, as we all Among them were Ed “Too Chipman is currently the di- bie Bell. At the concourse, bership in the Holidays. Wil- Incarnation will host its Live, Love, Pray, Laugh, Dance Tall” Jones, Joe Gilliam Jr., rector of bands at FAMU, and Welters received a trophy for liams consulted with Mc- Community Outreach Fair and Sing in the Whirl. Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM TRAVELING WHILE BLACK

For us, by us: 5 Black-owned travel groups you should know about

oneikathetraveler.com as white. I mean, when a simple Google search for the THE BLACK TRAVEL MOVEMENT term “traveler” yields these images what can you really With this in mind, I’d like to feature five of my favorite re you a Black traveler itching to see the expect? Black travel groups. These companies work hard to pro- world? Here are five groups shaping the But despite not being considered or targeted in main- vide experiences that are tailored to a more diverse set of Black Travel Movement and showing us stream travel marketing, people of color *are* traveling– travelers; they change the narrative about what travelers how different and exciting Traveling While for fun, work, education, and spiritual growth – more than look like and how they travel. Black can be. ever before. These companies go further than just featuring brown AAs a Black traveler, I’ve been very vocal about the lack Especially Blacks. According to the New York Times, skin on marketing materials– they travel to lesser known of diverse faces and voices in the travel industry as a the Mandala Research firm found that nearly one-fifth of “brown” destinations, and offer itineraries designed to whole (see this post for one of my more detailed rants on Blacks take one or more international trips per year, and foster integration and appreciation (rather than just obser- the issue). Western travel media in particular is rife with they spend $48 billion on travel within the United States vation and appropriation). tourism campaigns and travel shows that are practically *alone*. They not only make Traveling While Black look good, devoid of people of color. To hear them tell it, Black trav- And with the explosion of Black travel (often referred they make it normal and feasible. elers are few and far between, and “traveling while Black” to as the “Black travel movement”) has come the And if that weren’t exciting enough, these five compa- an anomaly. much-needed creation of Black-owned travel startups that nies are all led by fierce, fearless sistas, who are as well- Sad as this is to witness, it’s not altogether surprising: provide resources and support for melanin-rich voyageurs. versed in how to run a successful business as they the quintessential globetrotter has long been depicted Could it be that traveling while Black is now a “thing”? SEE TRAVEL 6C

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786-877-1176 or email 2:30 p.m. every first Saturday; fourth Wednesday; Miami Medical Center, 100 NW 95th [email protected]. YET Center, 7090 NW 22nd Central Senior High School St., Room C; Info: Call 786- Av.; Info: Call 786-285-2533. library, 1781 NW 95th St.; 356-4412. n George Washington Info: Call 305-370-4825. Carver High School Class n Miami Northwestern n Top Ladies of Distinction of 1966 Class od 1959 n The George Washington Inc. Noon every second Saturday; 10:30 a.m. every third Carver Alumni Association 10 a.m. every second LIFESTYLE 1234 NW 79th St.; Info: Call Saturday; African Heritage 12:30 p.m. every third Saturday; African Heritage 305-300-7630. Cultural Arts Center, 6161 Wednesday; Community Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 786- Center in Coconut Grove, NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 305- n Miami Northwestern 897-2646. 220 Florida Ave. (near US1); 439-5426. HAPPENINGS Class of 1962 Info: Call 954-248-6946. COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF 3 p.m. every second Saturday, ASSOCIATION/CHAPTER CLASSES: [email protected] n African Heritage Cultural Arts MEETINGS: n The Miami-Dade Chapter n Women in Transition of Center; 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; n The Citizen Advisory of Bethune-Cookman South Florida EVENTS n Black Professionals Info: Call 305-681-3330. Committee University Class: Free computer lessons The Overtown Children Network 7 p.m. every second 6:30 p.m. every second for women; time, date and and Youth Coalition Black Professionals Summit n Booker T. Washington Thursday to discuss general Thursday; Omega Center, location TBA; Info: Call 786- Free professional conference; Sept. 27-29; Class of 1967 community issues; Northside 15600 NW 42nd Ave. 477-8548. development workshops; now Info: www.mybpnetwork.org. 4 - 6 p.m. every third Saturday; Police Station; 799 N.W. 81st until Feb. 2019; Register: African Heritage Cultural Arts St.; Info: Call 786-512-3641. n Tennessee State Alumni n Inner City Children’s www.overtowncyc.org/ SCHOOL MEETINGS Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Association/ Miami-Dade Touring Dance workshops. Info: Contact n Miami Northwestern Info: Call 305-333-7128. n Women on the Move Inc. Chapter Class: Free introductory Shari Benjamin at 786-477- Class of 1968 Every fourth Saturday for 9 a.m. every third Saturday; classical ballet workshops 5813. 2 p.m. every fourth Sunday; n Miami Northwestern women 55 and older who are African Heritage Cultural Arts for girls ages 6-8 and 9-12; n African Heritage Cultural Arts Class of 1961 interested in traveling and Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Time and date TBA; 1350 The City of Miami Center; 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Noon every second Tuesday; networking; Location and Info: Call 305-336-4287. N.W. 50th St; Info: Call Hosting a community Info: Call 305-218-6171. YET Center, 7090 NW 22nd time: TBA; Info: Call 305-934- 305-758-1577 or visit www. meeting to discuss the Ave.; Info: Call 305-696- 5122. n The Morris Brown College childrendance.net. design of Marine Stadium n Miami Northwestern 11554. Miami-Dade/Broward Flex Park; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Class of 1973 n The Miami Central High Alumni Association The deadline for the Lifestyle Sept. 20; 3501 Rickenbacker 4 p.m. every third Sunday; n Miami Jackson Class of Alumni Association 9:30 a.m. every third Calendar is every Friday at 2 Causeway. location TBA; Info: Call 1971 7 p.m. every second and Saturday; North Shore p.m. Children to be enriched at FAU’s Family Art Day Miami Times Staff Report Florida Consortium” grant, event include hands-on art marked by a tall, white cubi- can be seen on Family Art making stations, scavenger cle tower) or the Ritter Gal- Children and their families Day. hunts in both galleries and lery, located in the Beezeway will have the opportunity to The University Galleries interactive guided tours led on the second floor. discover and engage with at Florida Atlantic Univer- by FAU art students em- Parking is available to the works by 12 artists featured sity’s Dorothy F. Schmidt ploying a technique that east of the Performing Arts in “New Art: 2018 South College of Arts and Letters engages children in discov- building and the Visual Arts Florida Cultural Consor- presents “Family Art Day” ering works of art through building (building No. 53) in tium Visual and Media Art- from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, their eyes, experiences and a four-story parking garage. ist Fellowship Exhibition. Sept. 29 in the Schmidt opinions. FAU is located one-half mile This annual exhibition, Center Gallery and the Rit- While the Family Art Day east of I-95 on Glades Road. which features painting, ter Art Galleries, 777 Glades program will occur in both For more information about photography, film/video Road, Boca Raton campus. galleries (the galleries are a Family Art Day or to RSVP to and mixed media works The event, designed for five-minute walk from one attend, email Khaulah Naima by new and emerging art- children ages 5 to 12 and another), attendees may Nuruddin at knuruddin2013@ ists from four southeastern their adult family members, begin at either the Schmidt fau.edu. 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(for the Black traveler who fort zone, this is it. Noire’s website to find infor- Tastemakers Africa is chang- quest to encourage more mil- enjoys the finer things in life) The leader: It’s not hard mation for upcoming excur- ing global perceptions about lenials to travel to Africa. This TRAVEL The brand: A self-pro- to see why Sonjia Mackey is sions as well as details for travel to the continent. It also tenacious entrepreneur has CONTINUED FROM 4C claimed “upscale travel com- known as “Lioness” to her how to join their online com- has a mobile app that links cu- worn many hats in her profes- pany dedicated to social ad- friends and acquaintances. Af- munity #TNDistrict. rious travelers to unique cul- sional tenure (she has exper- are in navigating foreign ter- ventures”, Up in the Air Life ter all, she embodies her feline tural experiences from Cairo tise in fundraising, media, and ritory. I’m deeply honored to specializes in creating lifestyle counterpart in every sense of TASTEMAKERS to Cape Town and Addis Aba- international development) know them all personally and experiences for working pro- the word: she’s a fearless boss- (for the Black traveler who has ba to Accra. At the forefront of and her work with humanitar- have gleefully watched their fessionals who enjoy the finer lady with a competitive streak. Africa on their mind) the movement to use technolo- ian and public health agencies ventures flourish over the things in life. While this travel Carpe diem personified, Son- The brand: This compa- gy to empower people of color like the CDC, WHO, and CARE years. tour company’s online forum jia has traveled to all seven ny’s slogan is bold but sets the to see more of the world, this means that her resume reads So, without any further ado, explicitly states that it’s open continents, done the world’s tone for its mission: jetsetters insider’s guide to experiences a bit like an ad for alphabet here are five Black-owned trav- to all travelers, its owners and highest bungee jump in Ma- are encouraged to “Travel in the Motherland is perfect soup. This superwoman, cit- el startups you should know employees are all people of cau, and swum with croco- Africa, Skip Mediocre”. With for the traveler who wants to ed as one of the 10 Women to about: color, and its tour offerings diles. If it’s extreme, Sonjia bespoke itineraries promot- scratch beneath the surface. Watch by the United Nations, (which boast jaunts to places has done it, and would like to ing immersive experiences The leader: Cherae Robin- responds to the demands of NOMADNESS TRAVEL like Haiti, Brazil, and Colom- inspire you to do it, too. in less-touristed places like son has gone where few (wo) a rapidly growing startup TRIBE & TV bia) are skewed toward loca- How to join: Search for Senegal, Rwanda, and Ghana, men have gone before in her with aplomb. (for the budget-conscious tions that comprise the African the Bucket Lists Beasts group Black travel junkie) diaspora. Members (known as on Facebook. The brand: One part web-se- Lifers) are wanderers who not ries, one part online travel only explore the world in style TRAVEL NOIRE community, the Nomadness but live life to the fullest. (for the savvy, ultra-hip umbrella was one of the first of The leader: Software sales Black traveler) its kind. Over 15,000 members rep and travel enthusiast Claire The brand: With features strong and anchored by a pop- Soares is an adventurer at in major media outlets like ping Facebook group, Nomad- heart: I first met her in London CBS, The New York Times, ness is a one-stop shop for the (where she flew, on a whim, for and TIME Magazine, Trav- urban traveler looking to see 48 hours from the U.S.) then in el Noire is the little startup the world by any means neces- Madrid, Spain (the day before that could. Now a huge digital sary. Members can chat travel she ran with the bulls in near- platform dedicated to making and trade tips on the forum, by Pamplona). Affable and un,f travel more inclusive, Travel arrange international meetups, Claire’s zeal for life and knack Noire’s slick Instagram feed participate in group trips, and for planning group trips for (which has amassed an im- rock branded merchandise that family and friends prompted pressive 340,000 followers) identify them as part of what is her to found UITAL. was one of the first to share a affectionally known as “Tribe”. How to join: Sign up for steady stream of real travelers While adherents may be hard- UITAL’s tours on their website of color interacting with jaw- core in their pursuit of pass- and join their Facebook group dropping foreign backdrops. port stamps, they are also so for updates and travel advice. The message is loud and close-knit that the unofficial ta- clear: not only do we travel, gline of the group has become BUCKET LIST BEASTS but we look darn good doing “Family by Choice”. (for the Black travel it. Artisanally crafted group The leader: Plucky Evi- adrenaline junkie) experiences and travel edu- ta Turquoise Robinson is as The brand: Bucket List cation are at the core of the vibrant as her middle name Beasts is the startup that takes company’s mission – group suggests. A native of New adventure travel to another trips to places like Bali are York, she’s a born hustler and level. Offering adrenaline- offered alongside online sem- innovator – she initially start- filled experiences that push inars teaching newbies the art ed NomadnessTV as a way to the envelope (and the limits of travel hacking. record her experiences living of your sanity), the emphasis The leader: Zim Ugochuk- in Japan, France, and Thailand is on living each day as if it wu is a visionary, wise be- and show other Black people were your last. Members post yond her years, and used to that they could travel too. She pictures of themselves bun- thinking outside the box. At is also the brainchild behind gee jumping, shark diving, and 19, she cloned a gene and was NMDN ALTERnative Travel drinking shots of cobra blood the youngest precinct judge Conference, the first ever trav- to the group’s online forum, for the state of North Caroli- el conference geared towards and go on hosted trips to ex- na, and this year she was in- urban travelers. (Shameless treme destinations as far flung cluded in Forbes’ prestigious plug: I spoke at a panel about as Antarctica. Like surprises? 30 under 30 list. Despite travel blogging there!) Last year the enterprise host- these heady accolades, she How to join: Tribe hope- ed a mystery trip to Easter Is- radiates light and humility – fuls can apply to join the group land where attendees had no something I couldn’t fail to on Facebook by searching for clue where they were going notice when we both served Nomadness Travel Tribe on until they got to the airport. 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THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM You & Yours SECTION D LEMON CITY CEMETERY

TO BE LAID TO REST: HISTORICAL MARKERS Miami Times Photos/Felipe Rivas The Lemon City Cemetery Memorial lists the names of the 525 people buried in the land, many of whom were Black and Bahamian laborers that helped develop Miami in the early 1900’s. LEMON CITY CEMETERY, HOME TO MANY OF EARLY BLACK MIAMI SETTLERS, TO GET DESIGNATION

FELIPE RIVAS mayor, Francis Suarez pushed [email protected] Regalado’s initiative forward. The city is expected to deliver A decade after its discov- the marker at an unveiling cer- ery, the city of Miami is set to emony scheduled for Oct. 9 at place historical markers at the the Lemon City Cemetery with Lemon City Cemetery, locat- The efforts of this a reception to follow. ed behind the Village Carver organization in bringing “I think Ms. Pinkney is one apartments. Educator and of the unsung heroes in this local historian Enid Pinkney, awareness to the community,” Carswell said. together with the Lemon City historical significance “The efforts of this organiza- Cemetery Community Corp., that people of color tion in bringing awareness to championed the efforts to fight the historical significance that for the cemetery’s preserva- “have made in this people of color have made in tion and its designation as a community, and this community, and preserv- historical site. preserving that ing that legacy, is an unselfish Pinkney began preserving endeavor.” the Lemon City Cemetery in legacy, is an unselfish In April 2009, Carlisle Devel- Lemon City Cemetery Community Corp. plans the unveiling of the state an effort to save Black Miami’s endeavor. I think Ms. opment Group and Biscayne historical marker ceremony scheduled for Oct. 9. history. During the process of Pinkney is one of the Housing Group were in the standing up to the developers beginning stages of devel- of the land, she found that she unsung heroes in this oping a series of low-income had a personal connection to community.” housing buildings, when hu- one of the persons buried in man remains were found while the site. The octogenarian, no Keith Carswell digging the land. At the time, stranger to preserving Black the city had no records of the history and culture, was also cemetery’s existence. An ex- a key person in the preserva- amination of the remains and tion of the Historic Hampton the land concluded that the House. construction site was indeed But as new neighborhoods a cemetery, believed to date form, Pinkney is worried that back to the early 1900s. some areas will be forgotten. Further examination of the That is why she wants a mark- human remains concluded er to let people know that the 525 souls were interred in land is a part of the Lemon City the cemetery, the majority of Cemetery. Right now, there’re whom were of Black American no signs around the area. and Bahamian descent. Many Discovered in 2008, the of them were laborers who Lemon City Cemetery is be- helped with the construction lieved to be one of the oldest and development of Miami. burial sites of people of color After the discovery of the in Miami and was designated bones, Pinkney formed the a historical site in November Lemon City Cemetery Com- 2009. munity Corp. to fight the fur- John Clark was one of the 525 people buried in the cemetery. After exam- On Monday, during the cem- ther development of the burial ining historical records, Enid Pinkney was able to verify that John Clark was etery group’s monthly meet- site. The developers did not ing, Keith Carswell, the city’s want to stop the construction her grandfather. director of the Department of because the city had already Economic Development, as- approved the new affordable munity Corp. compromised borers resting in the burial site. not think the person listed sured Pinkney that the histori- housing project, explained and reached an agreement. While in the process of the would be her grandmother’s cal marker will be ready by the Pinkney. The construction continued for advocating for the preserva- husband. ceremony in early October. “You got to respect the a building that was half-way tion of the cemetery, Pinkney “Somebody had called me “Everything is in order, and dead. You can’t do that, it’s built before the finding of the discovered she was person- and asked me to look for everything is progressing,” disrespectful,” recalls Pinkney human remains. Developers ally connected to one of the their grandfather,” she said. Carswell said. Former Mi- about her talks with develop- left almost 2 acres of open 525 people buried there: John “I was in the Cs, and I saw ami Mayor Tomas Regalado ers to stop construction in the grass unperturbed as a me- Clark, her grandfather. John Clark. I said, ‘that was agreed to have the marker burial site. Following Pink- morial site for 525 souls bur- While looking at the records my grandfather’s name!’” made for the burial site, but ney’s efforts to preserve the ied there and erected a large, of the names of the people Pinkney, who never met the marker was not delivered cemetery, developers and the three-sided yellow metal piece buried in the cemetery, she her grandfather, thought the before he left office. Current Lemon City Cemetery Com- detailing the names of the la- saw a familiar name but did SEE CITY 8D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 CHURCH Listings

CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center BAPTIST Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore New Philadelphia Baptist Church 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Greater Harvest Baptist Church Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor Rev. Kenneth McGee 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 New Resurrection Community Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate Nicklaus Children’s truck makes an appearance at the Farm Share event to pro- New Christ Tabernacle Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 vide knowledge to parents and kids. Rev. Harold Harsh 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 PENTECOSTAL New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC Walking in Christ M.B. Church Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 New Life Christian Center New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Rev. Bruce Payne Church 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 Elder William Walker 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 MORAVIAN CHURCH New Hope Moravian Church New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church Pastor Gregorio Moody Rev. Harold Marsh 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 CHURCH OF CHRIST Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church Church of Christ at Coconut Grove Elder Johnnie Robinson Minister William D. Maddox 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504

New Mount Calvary ASSEMBLY OF GOD Missionary Baptist Church Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Pastor Leonard Shaw 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 954-433-2028 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356

A kid at the event takes a tour inside of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue truck and Second Canaan NON DENOMINATION tries on a uniform. Missionary Baptist Church Lively Stone Church of Miami Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor Pastor David Doriscar 4343 NW 17 Avenue 305-638-1789 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899

Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Call 305.694.6210 to place Sharing the farm at the Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 your Church Listing Circle of Brotherhood

KISHANDA BURNS brought the community also able to get the feeling [email protected] together for free health of carrying heavy equip- CITY screenings that included ment. CONTINUED FROM 7D Hundreds of adults and vision, dental, STD/HIV Farm Share uses in- children came to the Circle and glucose. String book mates and volunteers to gentleman could have been of Brotherhood’s head- bags were given away sort and package surplus another person with the same quarters in Brownsville for along with canned goods food, which is then distrib- name. its free, Farm Share event and other food. Health uted to individuals, soup “When I looked where on Sept. 15. With the help information brochures kitchens, homeless shel- they had a spouse, they had of Bethany Seventh Day rounded out the handouts. ters, churches and other Melvina Clark, who was my Adventist Church, who was Children took a tour on the organizations feeding the grandmother,” she said. “I the sponsor of the event, Miami-Dade’s Fire Rescue hungry in Florida — free of cannot even describe how the Circle of Brotherhood truck, where they were charge. I felt to see both names in print, in the book that listed the persons buried there. I felt like they were speaking to me from heaven, telling me to fight for this cause.”

Pinkney, an educator in Miami Times Photo/Felipe Rivas the Miami-Dade County Enid Pinkney has helped preserve the Lemon City Public Schools system for Cemetery and the historic Hampton House. more than 35 years, is no stranger in helping to pre- serve Miami’s Black insti- Pinkney is the president she explained. tutions. and CEO of the Historic The Hampton House is Beginning in 2001, she Hampton House Commu- turning into a cultural cen- has championed the ef- nity Trust, whose mission ter. The once-famous motel forts to help preserve the is to preserve an important is transitioning into a mu- historic Hampton House, piece of Miami’s Black his- seum and archive of vintage the go-to place to stay for tory. Her efforts prevented jazz, as well as a studio and Black residents and visi- the demolition of the famed a school for musicians and tors during Jim Crow seg- institution which, after de- a stage for performances. regation. The motel attract- segregation turned into a “People don't think we ed renowned Black figures derelict place, where loiter- have a history worthy of such as Martin Luther King ing crowds would hang out, preservation, and we have Roy Hardemon, State Rep. for District 108 collects brochures at one of the Jr., Malcolm X and Muham- drawing negative atten- to show them that we do,” health tables at the Farm Share event. mad Ali. tion to the neighborhood, she said.

n The Kingdom Agenda meeting; 10 a.m. – n First Haitian Church Ministries Inc. noon every second and of God Free counseling, tutoring, fourth Saturday; Parkway Food drive; 10 a.m. – 1 health screenings and Professional Building in p.m. every Saturday. Call messages of services are Miramar: Call 954-260-9348 786-362-1804 for more FAITH being offered by Senior for more details. details. Pastor Felicia Hamilton- Parramore; Call 954-707- n The Elks Historical n New Day N Christ CALENDAR 3274 for more details. Business and Conference Deliverance Ministry Center Free mind, body and soul n Gathering All Parents Gospel Kickback with self-empowerment and COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected] to Prayer entertainment and fine dining; Zumba fitness classes. Call n The Universal Truth Episcopal Church n The Historic Christ Prayer for youth; noon noon – 6 p.m. every Sunday. 305-691-0018. Center for Better Living 128th South Annual Episcopal Church every third Saturday; 835 Call 305-224-1890 for more Is having celebration conference hosted by Rev. Celebrating their 117th NW 119th St.; Call Apostle details. n Florida Independent lessons that will give the Michael K. Bouie and Mount year of history and faith; Thelma Knowles at 305-332- Restoration Ministries community to adventure in Hermon AME Church in 9 a.m.; Sept. 30; 3481 1736 for more details. n Metropolitan AME Prayer for families dealing faith from now until Oct. 21. Miami Gardens; Sept. 24 – Hibiscus Street; Contact Church with drugs and alcohol. Call Info: Call 305-624-4991 or 29; Hilton Downtown Miami Maria Clark at mfclark@ n Greater New Bethel Food and clothing giveaway 800-208-2924 ext. 102 or visit utruthcenter.org. Hotel; Call Sara Cason at bellsouth.net for more Baptist Church every second Saturday. Call prayer line, ext 104. 305-776-3554 for more information. Provides behavioral health, 786-277-4150 for more n New Corinth details. intervention and treatment details. n MEC Ministries Missionary Baptist Church n Mount Tabor Baptist services for Black men at Provides healing services; Invites the community to a n The Episcopal Church Church risk for HIV or substance n Zion Hope Missionary 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday. revival starting at 7:30 p.m. of the Incarnation All Miami Northwestern abuse disorders. Call 305- Baptist Church Call 305-693-1534 for more on from now until Sept. 21 at 2018 Community Outreach Senior Classes worship 627-0396 for more details. Food and clothing details. 1435 NW 54th St. For more Fair; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sept. together; 9:30 a.m. Sept. distribution; 4 p.m. every details, please call 305-588- 29; 1835 NW 54th St; Call 30; 10500 NW 7th Ave; n Sistah to Sistah Wednesday. Call 786-541- The deadline for the Faith 5030. 305-633-2446 for more Contact Sylvia at 786-423- Connection 3687 for more details. Calendar is on or before 2 p.m. n African Methodist information. 0429 to RSVP. Women’s empowerment Mondays Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Red apples help to clean the liver and supports the immune system.

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ESTHER BLUM or sniffle. Here are five- im instead of sugary, caffeinated U.S. News mune-supporting items I keep sports drinks. in my cabinet at all times: 5. Take advantage of op- The kids are back in their • Black elderberry: Take portunities to serve healthy classrooms, and life is already this at the first sign of a stuffy meals at home. I know all bustling with after-school ac- nose or scratchy throat. The about a packed schedule tivities. In addition to home- antioxidant-rich black elder- once school starts. But when work, they may be bringing berry is a real immune health meals are prepared in your home coughs, colds and other hero. It’s been used since an- own kitchen, you have more maladies. cient times in remedies for control over what goes into Obviously, there’s no conve- colds, coughs and upper respi- them. When the weather turns nient time to get sick. So I’m ratory infections. cold, I get excited because it’s all about making easy but im- • Vitamin D: D3 is a natural bone broth season. Genuine, pactful shifts to help families flu fighter, so getting enough homemade bone broth helps address food and health chal- of this becomes even more im- us recover from colds, and it’s lenges. And as germs descend portant as days grow shorter my go-to afternoon pick-me- upon us, I’ve got plenty of and there’s less sunshine. Par- up. Pomegranates are also in simple ideas for naturally sup- ents and kids can either take season right now, and they’re porting your child’s immune vitamin D3 supplements, or antioxidant bombs! Carrots system! make sure you’re eating plenty support respiratory health, 1. Crack the code for of wild Alaskan salmon, which and they are freshest in the hand-washing. This is one is a rich source of D3. fall. And be sure to watch for of the simplest ways to ward • Zinc: Liquid zinc boosts seasonal heirloom tomatoes. off colds. The secret to get- white blood cell production Healthier food choices like fruits and vegetables help support a better immune They not only taste great in ting the job done is to make it to kill off viruses; take the ion- system. tomato sauces and gazpacho, fun. Try equipping your kids’ ized form with food for best but I pack them like candy into bathroom with foaming soap, absorption. • Omega-3s: Also found in chips, which may be loaded and support the immune sys- lunchboxes. or soap bars in kid-friendly • Probiotics: Since most of wild Alaskan salmon, ome- with hidden sugars, pack thin- tem. Serve them sliced sprin- Making positive changes is shapes. Or, make hand-wash- the body’s immune cells line ga-3s boost mental focus, as ly sliced cucumbers with a side kled with cinnamon. Kids also a process. It takes time. Make ing a game by teaching your the intestinal tract, keeping the well as gut and immune health. of hummus. Toss in fresh fruit love pears dipped in chocolate it your goal to adopt one of kids to blow bubbles through gut microbiome healthy and 3. Sweeten their lunch slices to quell a sweet tooth. hummus, and cassava torti- these tips each month. Start their fingers. populated with friendly bac- boxes without sugar. Refined 4. Tempt them with nu- lla chips cooked in avocado now, and by mid-winter, you 2. Prepare your natural teria helps the immune system sugar has a negative impact on tritious afternoon snacks. oil with a side of guacamo- may notice fewer sniffles and medicine cabinet. Be ready stay strong and fight bacteria the immune system. So instead Red apples are in season. le. Quench their thirst with coughs around the family din- at the first sign of a cough and viruses. of sweets or even processed They help clean up the liver smoothies or coconut water ner table. College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Members of the United Teachers of Dade rally outside of the Miami- Dade County Public Schools district office in Downtown, Miami on July 18.

MORE MONEY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Miami Times Photo/Nyamekye Daniel November ballot question asks voters say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to increase taxes to pay teachers, school security

NYAMEKYE DANIEL Florida Legislature for the a year. Miami-Dade Commis- However, the “state’s fund- language and intent of the [email protected] District’s normal operating sioners authorized the refer- ing allocation” to M-DCPS referendum are clear and the expenses during the cur- endum to appear on the ballot was also “insufficient” to oversight board will hold the A Nov. 6 ballot item will rent and prior fiscal years, 10-0 on July 24. meet the requirements, the district officials accountable. give voters the final say on and such shortfall neg- Of the funds, 80 to 90 per- referendum reads. “The oversight board will whether to increase teach- atively affects the District’s cent would be allotted for Al Palacio, president of the make sure the money is being ers’ pay and hire more secu- ability to attract and retain teacher compensation and Miami-Dade Schools Frater- spent on what it’s supposed to rity personnel in Miami-Dade high- quality teachers and the rest would be used for in- nal Order of Police, said they be. That way the constituents County. other instructional person- creasing school security per- believe the referendum will and voters can ensure they Referendum item 362 asks nel,” the resolution’s lan- sonnel, according to district address the lack of funding are getting what they paid voters to approve a property guage reads. spokesman John Schuster. for school safety. for,” said Hernandez-Mats. tax increase of .75 cents of ev- United Teachers of Dade The amount of the pay in- “We wholeheartedly be- Critics of the referendum ery $1,000 of the value of their President Karla Hernan- crease will be negotiated lieve that the public realizes think the district should find homes to fund the incentives dez-Mats also said the state through collective bargain- the need for added school other ways to cover teachers’ for the schools. created the problem. Hernan- ing. Negotiations should start safety measures and to im- pay raises. The item was formulated dez-Mats said the district is in December if voters pass prove public education,” said “What happened to the mil- by Miami-Dade County Pub- only getting .47 cents per stu- the measure, said Hernan- Palacio on the day school lions of $$$$ from the FL lot- lic Schools Superintendent dent from Tallahassee. dez-Mats. Teachers and in- board members agreed to tery Dept that claims to put Alberto Carvalho. “We can’t do more with less We can’t do more structional staff would start move the measure, July 18. it toward education. People Carvalho pushed for the and that’s why it was import- with less and that’s to see a change in their pay- The board also agreed to as- play lotto every day. All don’t tax increase due to the lack ant to get a referendum on the why it was important checks in 2020. sign a citizen oversight board win. Take some of those pro- of funding by the state even ballot,” she said. “Because the to get a referendum Since the Feb. 14 school to monitor the use of funds ceeds to pay teachers as well after a record-high perfor- state government does not shooting in Parkland, school generated if the voters voted as the taxes on large sums of mance by the schools in the support us, we have to sup- on the ballot. Because safety has been a top priority in favor of the bill. winnings; especially Power- district. The board voted port ourselves.” the state government for the state. Gov. Rick Scott Discussions on the specif- ball. The taxes alone could unanimously to green light The referendum authorizes does“ not support us, approved a bill in March that ics and qualifications for the increase a lot of salaries - one the resolution on July 18. the district to use the .75 cents we have to support requires school resource offi- oversight board are expected state at a time!” wrote Face- “The District has experi- tax levy from July 1, 2019, to ourselves.” cers and other trained law en- to take place next month, said book user, Ella Lilly-Ferguson enced a severe shortfall in June 30, 2023, which would forcement personnel to be as- Schuster. in response to the referen- the funding provided by the amount to about $232 million Karla Hernandez-Mats signed to each public school. Hernandez-Mats said the dum. Opa-locka school gets $25K in supplies from Amazon Students and teachers celebrated donation on Friday

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Amazon Business teamed up with its new Opa-locka fulfillment center to surprise teachers and students at Rob- ert B. Ingram Elementary School with $25,000 worth of classroom supplies for the school year on Friday. Superintendent of Mi- ami-Dade County Public Schools Alberto Carvalho and

School Board Member Steve Photos courtesy of Amazon Gallon II were there as well to Students from Robert B. Ingram Elementary cele- share in the excitement and brate after receiving a surprise of thousands of dollars help welcome Amazon. “It is always a great experi- of supplies from Amazon on Friday, Sept. 14. ence to stand with businesses own money to purchase es- teachers and help facilitate that invest in our schools and sential items needed for the learning in the classroom, students. There is no better classroom, according to the while shouldering some of investment than in the ed- National Center of Education their financial burden.” ucation and lives of our stu- Statistics. The donation included dents,” wrote Gallon on Face- “We know that teachers music supplies, instruments book on Friday. “Thanks to spend money out of their own and art supplies. Addition- Amazon for embracing their pocket to provide and support ally, more than 400 “swag space and role in supporting their students,” said Claudio bags” were given to students our community and investing Innocente, director of op- and school staff by associates in our children.” erations at Amazon. “We’re from Amazon’s new Opa-loc- On average, public school proud to work with Amazon ka fulfillment center, which teachers spend $476 of their Business to support our local opened on Sept. 2. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018

youth and young adults rang- apply biblical wisdom to the “She helps serve as the ing in age from 4 months old issues they face in life. He backbone to a lot of the ad- through 35. He relishes pour- will also relaunch a T-shirt ministrative and operational

ing into the lives of others, line focused on positive mes- aspects of the ministry, so

Pastor particularly the next gener- sages in 2019. she gives me a lot of insight OF THE WEEK ation because it has always “At The Faith Center, our in terms of the strategies and OF THE WEEK been a passion of his to equip core mission for our youth the structures,” Tucker said. people with wisdom. ministry is to nullify the If he’d known being a pas- “One of my personal life negative predictions of our tor would have been this ful- purposes is to really extend young people and help to re- filling, Tucker said he would Pastor Kevin Tucker the love of God to all peo- write their future, and so we have surrendered to his call ple, but also encourage them spend time helping them ac- sooner. to use the wisdom of God tivate their gifts, creating and “You cannot walk in any to deal with life’s issues,” making room for them to use calling or any anointing Tucker said. “I believe the their gifts, develop their gifts that you refuse to accept. … wisdom of God is critical to and fuel their passion be- Once you start doing it, you a healthier lifestyle, greater cause we recognize the more ask yourself, why did I wait happiness, a well-balanced you tap into your passion, the so long because God never lifestyle, more stability and a less distracted you are with sets you up to fail,” Tucker good quality of life.” the negative things that can said. “Whether it's ministry, Yet he stresses that having derail you,” Tucker said. whether it's business or pol- wisdom and being perfect To reach those beyond itics, whatever arena He’s are two different things. the church, Tucker serves as called you to, He always sets Applying God’s wisdom in “One of the things that’s president and CEO of KMT you up to win, and you can important for me to commu- Enterprises. Through Tuck- only win by being who He nicate to our young people er’s public speaking compa- created you to be at the end life makes all the difference is that God is not looking for ny, he teaches corporations, of the day.” perfect people; He’s look- groups and individuals how The Faith Center’s youth Kevin Tucker’s faith brought him to The Faith Center ing for a surrendered heart," to lead more effectively by and young adults meet 10 Tucker said. "Sometimes mentoring, coaching and de- a.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. ISHEKA N. HARRISON to believe they would. old Tucker. people don’t really come to livering keynote addresses. Wednesdays for youth wor- [email protected] “Honestly, I moved on one After volunteering with church or learn about God or His bachelor’s in economics ship and arts service, tutor- word from God. I couldn’t various nonprofit, church do what God has called them and master’s in entrepreneur- ing, reading and homework Like the biblical patri- explain it as a child, but I al- and community organiza- to do because they feel like ship and leadership develop- programs. It also hosts an ar- arch Abraham, Pastor Kev- ways felt like South Florida tions throughout the years, they have to be perfect and ment further qualify him for ray of events throughout the in Tucker took a major leap was the place that God really it’s fitting that Tucker’s cur- have everything right. No, the task. year. of faith when he moved to wanted me to be, and in 2009, rent purpose is serving as the just give God an opportunity He said his wife Katrina – To learn more about The South Florida from Colum- I really took that step of faith full-time youth pastor at The to really lead your life.” with whom he has two chil- Faith Center’s youth and bia, South Carolina almost a and said … ‘I’ll just find out Faith Center in Sunrise. As such, James 1:5 is one of dren Braden, 9, and Kaiden, young adult ministries, vis- decade ago. He didn’t know what my purpose is in the Under the leadership of his cornerstone scriptures, 4 – is very instrumental in it thefaithcenterint.org or how things would pan out; South Florida market when Bishop Henry Fernandez, and he is writing a book that helping him be successful in follow them on Instagram he just trusted God enough I get there,’” said 35-year- Tucker impacts the lives of will help teach people how to the ministry and his business. @4_12ministries.

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Richardson Range Range-Coconut Grove Florida Former interim DANIEL CLIFFORD MOTHER HATTIE MAE ANGELA BOYD, 47, case VERA GILFORD, attorney, THOMAS, 77, JOHNSON, worker, died died September laborer, died 89, retired September 12 at 16 at Memorial Florida Memorial September 15 entrepreneur Baptist Hospital. Regional at North Shore for Society Cab, Viewing 5-7 Hospital. Medical Center. died September p.m., Friday at Services 1 p.m., Service 10 a.m., 10. Survivors St. Mary First Saturday in the president dies Saturday at include her Baptist Church. chapel. Jordan Grove daughters, Service 11 a.m., Saturday BONNIE L. COOK cal scholars say the number Missionary Baptist Church. Phrastine Johnson and Linda at Greater St. Paul A.M.E. Nakia Ingraham Philly.com seven in the Bible signifies Johnson Tucker (Michael); Church. completion," she said as the TERRELL LAVAR BROWN, sons, Rev. Fernie Johnson WILLIE C. KELLY, 80, truck Michelle R. Howard-Vital, retirement was announced. 26, funeral (Mary), Pastor Moderator Carl JOYCE OLIVER SMITH, 56, driver, died September 13. 65, the former president of "My last day will come on attendant, died Johnson (Esther), and Gary environmental Service 11 a.m., Saturday in Cheyney University and in- my seventh anniversary. the chapel. September 3 Johnson; 12 grandchildren; services, died terim president of Florida Cheyney University has at Tallahassee many great-grandchildren; September 13 at Memorial University, where been a challenging and re- Memorial her extended family, 93 Street Jackson South In Memoriam she lived and worked for warding experience that I Hospital. Community Baptist Church Community seven years, died Tuesday, will cherish. I leave knowing Service 12 p.m., Members; and a host of other Hospital. In loving memory of, Aug. 21, of cancer at Duke that I've accomplished much Saturday at relatives and friends. Viewing Service 2:30 Regional Hospital near her to benefit the university." Refuge Church of Our Lord. 6-9 p.m., Friday at 93 Street p.m., Saturday home in Durham, N.C. She moved to North Caro- Community Baptist Church. at Glendale Baptist Church. Howard-Vital served for lina to pursue personal proj- , 60, GLENDA ANN OWENS Service 11 a.m., Saturday at more than 30 years as a lead- ects but wasn't idle long. In teacher aide, the church. Gregg L. Mason er of universities in Illinois, 2016, she became provost at died September SHARON Y. MATTHEWS, North Carolina, Pennsylva- FMU in Miami Gardens. A 2 at Jackson MARTHA LEE GREEN- security, Port nia and Florida. year later, she was appointed Memorial ANDERSON, of Miami, died Hospital. Service 57, nursing September 11. 1 p.m., Saturday caretaker, died Viewing 5-9 at Jordan Grove September 12 in p.m., Friday. Missionary Monroe County, Service 11 Baptist Church. Georgia. a.m., Saturday Service 10 a.m., at Bible Baptist BRENDA GEAN JOHNSON, Saturday at Church. Interment: Caballero 73, bus driver, Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist EDA MAY NEIL Rivero Southern Memorial. died September Church. 05/15/1941 - 09/22/2015 9 at North Shore Medical Center. WILBUR E. COLEMAN, Caballero Rivero Celebrating three years Service 11 a.m., 74, retired entrepreneur, died LINDA WATSON, 94, retired, of our Queen passing into Saturday at September 11. Service 11 died September another Realm. Dade Memorial a.m., Friday at Holy Redeemer 5 at home. Love your husband, chil- Park. Catholic Church. Viewing 6 p.m.– dren, grandchildren, extend- 12 a.m., Friday ed family and friends. RALPH MITCHELL, 71, at Caballero custodian, died Manker Rivero Funeral Happy Birthday Michelle R. Howard-Vital September , Home, 3344 SW 9 at Jackson BETTY JEAN MCGRIFF She started at age 22 as 74, day care 8 St., Miami, FL In loving memory of, Memorial an English instructor at the worker, died 33135. Service 8 p.m., Friday In 2016, she became Hospital. College Without Walls at September 10 in the chapel. Burial 12 p.m., Service 11 a.m., Central YMCA Communi- provost at FMU in at North Shore Saturday at Memorial Plan Thursday in the ty College in Chicago. She Miami Gardens. A Medical Center. Cemetery at 1301 NW 135 St., chapel. loved teaching. "I cannot be- year later, she was Service 11 a.m., Miami, FL 33167. Saturday in the lieve they are paying me so appointed interim much – $10,000 – to have so Hadley Davis chapel. Eric S. George president. She held much fun," she told her fam- the post until health Miami Gardens VERNA SYLVIA ily. SOLOMON MOORE, 72, problems forced her VIVIAN SMITH WOMBLE, REYNOLDS, From 2007 to 2014, How- mechanic, died to step down late last 61, retired, died September 11 at died September ard-Vital was president of September 8 Kindred Medical 3. Memorial Cheyney, the oldest histori- year. at Memorial Center. Service Service 3 p.m., cally Black college and uni- Hospital West. 3 p.m., Saturday Sunday in the versity in the country. It's Service 10 a.m., in the chapel. chapel. known for giving inner-city interim president. She held Saturday at JOSEPH A. HARRELL students a chance to attend the post until health prob- New Jerusalem 09/20/1943 - 02/08/2017 college. lems forced her to step down Primitive Baptist Church. Grace Howard-Vital actively pro- late last year. To some you are forgotten, INEZ MAY MCCOY, 77, moted Cheyney's brand on Born in Chicago to Do- Eric L. Wilson to some you are of the past. ERNEST LEE MILTON, 75, home health aide, died social media. She tweeted lores Elizabeth and Robert But to us, the ones who retired, died NAKAVIUS PAUL, 29, died September 8. Service 11 a.m., and developed a monthly Howard, Howard-Vital grad- loved and lost you, your September 12 September Saturday at Jesus People digital newsletter and a pres- uated from Cathedral High memories will always last. at Memorial 10. Viewing Ministries Church International. ence on YouTube, Facebook, School. She earned a bache- The Harrell Family Regional 4-8 p.m., Friday and Instagram. She posted lor's degree in English liter- at Greater Hospital. on her President's Blog from ature and a master's degree Fellowship Wright and Young Service 11 Happy Birthday April 2008 until May 2014. in English teaching from the Missionary a.m., Saturday MASTER JAMES ROBERT In addition, she hosted University of Chicago. She Baptist Church, In loving memory of, at New Birth Baptist Church. WILBORN IV, 30 days, died public forums with speakers earned a doctorate in public Miami, FL. September 7. Services were such as poet Maya Angelou, policy from the University Service 1 p.m., Saturday at First held. movie director Spike Lee, of Illinois at Chicago. Baptist Church of Brownsville, Hadley Davis MLK college professor Cornel Howard-Vital served as Miami, FL. West, novelist Alice Walker, interim chancellor at Win- GEORGE JAMES Card of Thanks and political activist and au- ston-Salem State University LIVINGSTON, ALETHEA E. GREEN, 48, thor Angela Davis. 87, retired, died died September 2. Service The family of the late, and associate vice president "These speakers were September 1 p.m., Saturday at Tenth for academic affairs at the 13 at home. Tabernacle COG, Miami, FL brought to the campus to University of North Caro- Service 12 p.m., 33147. engage the students and lina-Chapel Hill. She held Saturday in the community in academic dia- top posts at the University chapel. WILLIAM CARSON logue," her family said. of North Carolina at Wilm- SEMMEL, JR., 68, died Howard-Vital decided to ington, Edinboro Universi- JAMES DARRYL LEATH- September 11. Private service retire in July 2014. "Bibli- ty, Chicago State University, ERWOOD, 23, with family. and Harold Washington Col- rapper, died LEOLA WALKER lege in Chicago. September 5 at Eternal Rest 09/20/1924 - 04/12/2005 She received numer- Memorial Re- In Memoriam ous awards, including the gional Hospital. PASTOR LEROY SMITH, Our dear lovely mother, 2012 Women of Distinction , 58, died Service 2 p.m., JR. wishing you a Happy Birthday In loving memory of, Award given by the Philadel- September Saturday in the in Heaven. phia Business Journal. 14. Service 1 chapel. Your Children. Howard-Vital authored p.m., Saturday MOTHER MAUD many professional papers. at Peace FLOZEL TROUPE, SR., CUNNINGHAM Her last writing was done Missionary 67, health care worker, died In Memoriam with her daughter, Madelyn Baptist Church. Miami pioneer and faithful September 14 at North Shore G. Vital, for an anthology, missionary who passed Hospital. Service 10 a.m., Sat- In loving memory of, Michelle Obama's Impact on away at home on Sunday, urday in the chapel. African American Women Trinity September 9 wishes to thank and Girls, published earlier the Pastor and officiating JOBIE CUNNINGHAM, this year by Palgrave Mac- Paradise members of Mt. Calvary 59, labor died millan. MARTHA H. PRICE, 79, September Missionary Baptist Church, died September along with the church auxilia- She was a member of the 10. Service 1 American Council on Edu- 16 at home. p.m., Saturday ries, for their assistance in her Service 1 p.m., celebration of life service; and cation, the American Asso- at Opa-Locka ciation of State Colleges and Saturday at Church Of God. loving neighbors and friends WYNTON KYLE ANDERS Second Baptist who sent condolences. 07/23/1960 - 09/23/2017 Universities, and The Links Church. We deeply appreciate the Inc., a volunteer service or- cards, letters, hospitality, One year has passed since ganization for women of col- Hall and Jonas - GA words of comfort and other you left us so suddenly. or. , 77, died expressions of kindness Howard-Vital enjoyed PAUL MORNING DAVID LEON WILLIAMS, We thank God for the time shown during our time of reading, blogging, traveling, September 12 in 67, warehouse He allowed you in our lives. bereavement. interior design, and mentor- Houston, Texas. worker, died WALTER SAPP And the cherished memo- Sincerely, Gloria Adams, ing younger leaders. Service 10 a.m., September 8. 06/05/1961 - 09/20/2013 ries you left behind. Goddaughter/Caregiver, Besides her husband and Saturday at Services were We love and miss you Terry Brown, Goddaughter daughter, she is survived by a Second Baptist held. I love and miss you. dearly! Church. and relatives from the You'll never be forgotten. Mama, Daddy, Janis and stepson, Gabriel M. Priester; Bahamas. Love, Gloria THE FAMILY a brother; and a sister.