Tempora Mutantur Et Nos Mutamur In Illis VOLUME 95 NUMBER 8 MIAMI, FLORIDA, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 50 CENTS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Gallon asks district for new emergency policy Plan would put away food to feed students during emergency closures The thinking was you go where the need is. We took By Andrea Robinson He also wants other community organizations to be part of that “it to the people. This was a [email protected] effort. Miami-Dade County Public The proposal comes on the poverty issue. Unless you’re Schools is looking to have a heels of Hurricane Irma, the on the ground, it’s diffi cult for stocked pantry to have food ready aftermath of which had school for low-income children in the board members and administra- people to understand that. event a hurricane shuts disrupts tors scurrying to prepare meals the area. for thousands of low-income — Steve Gallon III Miami Carnival That’s the plan offered in a children who were at risk of not policy item that likely will be having hot food because of unex- ” approved at Wednesday’s school pected school closures. and water,” Gallon said. board meeting. The proposal by “As the largest entity in provid- Gov. Rick Scott ordered all celebrates the island diaspora District One Board Member Steve ing meals to children, its adher- public schools and universities Gallon III would require school ent that we collaborate and lever- across Florida to close as Hur- Thousands of people from all over the world came to offi cials to distribute food to age those organizations, as well ricane Irma approached as a Cat- Miami-Dade Fairgrounds on Oct. 8 to celebrate the Miami Carnival. students in the event of a state or as large corporations that want to egory Four storm. South Florida Attendees dressed up in masquerade outfi ts and celebrated the culture, tradi- district-mandated school closure. step in the gap … to provide food Please turn to POLICY 6A tions, art and music of the Caribbean. People of all ages came out to enjoy food, music, activities and a parade. In one event, bands competed for the champion title of “Panorama” by playing steel pans and drums. Another event was the Music Truck where music trucks blasted music and were judged. Musical artists from all parts of the Caribbean performed. Haitian-American rapper Wyclef Jean also made an appearance.The carnival donated $5,000 to the Miami Foundation’s U.S. Caribbean Strong Relief Fund.

—Miami Times photo/Andrea Robinson School Board Member Steve Gallon III and Opa-locka Vice Mayor Joseph Kelley hand out sandwiches, fruit and beverages to residents shortly after Hurricane Irma hit South Florida. CARIBBEAN STRONG! South Florida pitches in to bring relief to islanders Several groups work to provide aid to Caribbean vide supplies and funds for the Caribbean islands. By Janiah Adams those islands continue to suffer. Marlon Hill, a practicing attor- [email protected] Noticing the lack of attention ney in Miami, is leading the effort from the White House and most and working in partnership with Weeks after hurricanes Irma major U.S. media outlets, as a re- the Miami Foundation, which and Maria hit, many South sult, South Florida leaders have has set up three funds to assist Florida residents are still recover- taken it upon themselves to ditch hurricane victims. Hill said they ing from power outages and wage government reliance and provide started collecting items before losses. assistance Caribbean residents Hurricane Irma hit Barbuda. Meanwhile, a few hundred and even for South Floridians. “We knew there was going to be miles away, Virgin Islanders a need in the region and we just stare at what’s left of their homes SENDING AID TO wanted to be prepared,” Hill said. while the rest of the Caribbean THE CARIBBEAN Hill said it wasn’t diffi cult to get struggles to get back on their The Caribbean Strong Coali- other Caribbean organizations on feet. Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo tion, a group of several Carib- board. Rosselló tries to get help for his bean-centered organizations in “We just reached out,” Hill said. territory. Meanwhile, residents of Miami, have teamed up to pro- Please turn to RELIEF 5A —Photos courtesy of UK Soca Scene Black voters fueled Annette Taddeo victory South Dade celebrates as Sen. Taddeo is sworn in By Andrea Robinson longtime community Senate District 40. But [email protected] council member and they comprised nearly restaurant owner. “It 11 percent of voters As Annette Taddeo offi cially made all the differ- in the Sept. 25 special took her state Senate seat ence in the world. She election where she de- in Tallahassee on Tuesday, needed 1,200 votes. feated former state Rep. Black residents of South She won by the number Jose Felix Diaz roughly Miami-Dade savored the oc- she needed.” Taddeo with 51 percent to 47 casion and proclaimed them- Taddeo’s team mem- percent of the vote. selves as the reason for her bers agree with Bell’s assess- Her surprise victory in the success. ment. In early tabulations, Senate District 40 last month “We are the difference Black residents comprise caught some state political makers,” said Wilbur Bell, a about 8.6 percent of voters in Please turn to VOTERS 6A

8 90158 00100 0 2A THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 Opinion Blacks Must Control Their Own Destiny

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REEVES, JR., Editor, 1972-1982 world from racial and national antagonism when it accords to vast majority” of Senate Republicans understand the every person, regardless of race, creed or color, his or her GARTH C. REEVES, SR., Publisher Emeritus human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, Newspaper “volatility” of President Trump “and the tremendous RACHEL J. REEVES, Publisher and Chairman the Black Press strives to help every person in the fi rm belief Association S of America amount of work that it takes by people around him to keep him that all persons are hurt as long as anyone is held back. in the middle of the road.” If that is so — and Mr. Corker seems liberated into candor by Newspaper his decision not to run for reelection next year — how should BY KIMBERLY ATKINS, Boston Herald Association the Republican caucus make use of that knowledge? of America We were critical of Republican leaders from early in Mr. Trump’s candidacy for their refusal to stand against the malign sentiments he voiced. It continues to be important, in our view, GOP stalls the gun control conversation that they defend tolerance, constitutional norms and other val- If not now, when? terror attack in Las Vegas, we the job of lawmakers to regulate used fi reworks or cigarettes or the ues that Mr. Trump has challenged. But speaking isn’t enough; Republican lawmakers and the never will. According to Gun Vio- dangerous and potentially deadly lead paint to try to kill scores of and getting into Twitter battles with the president, as Mr. Cork- White House had a united mes- lence Archive, a nonprofi t that things, including things that peo- people at a concert. er did Sunday morning, may not be all that productive. sage last Tuesday: tracks shooting data, there has ple buy and use all the time. Washington has shown the will- One avenue open to Congress would be to remove the presi- Now is not the time to talk been a mass shooting — involv- Congress has passed laws to re- ingness to make access to guns dent from offi ce. If indeed Mr. Trump is so reckless that he could about gun control legislation. For ing four or more victims — in the strict the use and sale of fi reworks and accessories easier. Lawmak- set the nation “on the path to World War III,” as Mr. Corker said heaven’s sake, they said — people United States on 273 of the 275 and tobacco products. Federal ers have tacked an amendment Sunday in an interview with the New York Times, this possibil- just died! days so far in 2017. Think about legislation regulates the manufac- on every funding bill since 1997 ity can’t be dismissed. “He concerns me,” said Mr. Corker, who Apparently Jan. 8, 2011, when that — a mass shooting almost ture and distribution of controlled that precludes federal agencies serves as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was from even researching gun vio- “He would have to concern anyone who cares about our nation.” shot and six others killed by a ashington has shown the willingness to make access to guns and accessories lence. President Trump swiftly But Congress is not ready to consider such an option — nor, gunman in Tucson, Ariz., wasn’t revoked an Obama administra- easier. Lawmakers have tacked an amendment on every funding bill since in our view, should it be. Impeachment is an extreme measure the time either. Nor was Dec. 14, tion rule limiting the ability of 1997 that precludes federal agencies from even researching gun violence. that would roil the nation and should be embarked upon only 2012, when 20 fi rst-graders and W people with mental illnesses to with clear justifi cation. So we repeat: What is the right response six adults were slaughtered at buy guns. for a congressional majority that understands its president is their elementary school in Con- every single day. substances. Laws bar dangerous Congress was also set to vote unfi t? necticut. Nor was June 14, 2017, But if shooting attacks on chemicals such as lead that were this week on a National Rifl e As- It seems to us the answer falls into two baskets. First, Con- when a gunman opened fi re on schoolchildren and on the very once commonly found in house- sociation-backed bill to loosen re- gress should seize the initiative on issues where it knows Mr. Republican lawmakers who were GOP lawmakers who control Con- hold items, and they restrict the strictions on gun silencers. Yes- Trump is wrong. We’ve seen encouraging signs of this already: practicing for a charity baseball gress won’t spur action in Wash- movement and storage of hazard- terday’s attack will likely delay, Congress refused to repeal Obamacare, albeit by the slimmest game in Virginia. ington, I can’t think of what will. ous materials and goods. but not permanently stop, that of margins; imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia; and has ex- If we can’t talk about gun con- It seems gun control, as a policy, No one would question the wis- vote. More evidence that the bat- plored how to protect the independence of the special counsel. trol on a day of a mass shooting has also died. dom of these rules despite the fact tle over gun control ended long It could do far more. House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) and like Sunday’s horrifi c domestic Nevermind the fact that it is that, to my knowledge, no one has ago — and the NRA won. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) must know it makes no sense to torpedo successful trade pacts with reli- able U.S. allies such as Canada, Mexico and South Korea. They BY EUGENE ROBINSON, The Washington Post could, at a minimum, hold hearings to make that case. Sure- ly congressional leaders understand the United States would weaken itself if it sharply reduced Bush-era programs to coun- ter AIDS, polio and other diseases in Africa. Right now Congress Three more years of Trump: What do we do? could act to save the nearly 700,000 young “dreamers” from the The truth can no longer be ig- middle of the road.” Trump treats unnerves our longtime allies and pated in a collusion scheme with deportation that would undeservedly ruin their lives. It could nored: Donald Trump is danger- the presidency as if it were “a real- recklessly goads our adversaries. the Russians. Unless the evidence hold hearings on the rise of white-supremacist organizations. ously unfi t to be president and ity show” and is so erratic that he He lies so shamelessly that he de- were overwhelming, would there Second, congressional leaders can offer a contrast to what could lead the nation to unthink- could put us “on the path to World fi les the honor of the offi ce held by really be enough votes in the Sen- Mr. Corker described as the “adult day care center” at the able disaster. So what are we going War III.” Washington and Lincoln. ate to remove Trump from offi ce? White House simply by presiding over their branch with in- to do about it? The shocking thing is that Cork- The alarming problem isn’t I’m skeptical on all counts. stitutional dignity and respect for tradition. This would in- The White House “has become er is merely saying publicly what Trump’s policies, to the extent Our most likely course of action clude letting Democrats have a say in the debate, in implicit an adult day care center,” where many others say in private. Trump he has any coherent set of policy is containment. The generals who contrast to the president’s contempt for those who disagree the president’s senior aides spend is not qualifi ed, by temperament positions. This crisis isn’t about play nanny at the “adult day care with him. It would include legislating based on facts and evi- “every single day . . . trying to con- center” are already acting as the dence, including the best available guidance from the Con- tain him.” That terrifying bit of fi rst line of defense. Corker and epublicans need to stop talking and begin acting to constrain an out-of- gressional Budget Offi ce. Ideally, it would demonstrate that information was disclosed Sun- his colleagues in Congress must control president. They probably won’t, however — which makes it im- governance based on ideals tempered by compromise, rath- day by Senate Foreign Relations begin acting as the second. perative that Democrats win one or both chambers of Congress in 2018. er than showmanship and cynicism, can produce results. Committee Chairman Bob Corker R Republicans need to stop talk- — The Washington Post Editorial Board (R-Tenn.), whose decision not to ing and begin acting to constrain run for reelection has freed him to or character, to exercise the awe- conservative governance vs. pro- an out-of-control president. They point out that the emperor is in- some powers of the presidency. A gressive governance. It’s about probably won’t, however — which deed naked. man who acts like a bratty, vindic- soundness of mind and judgment. makes it imperative that Demo- “Look, except for a few people, tive child has been given the power The Constitution does not offer crats win one or both chambers of CARTOON CORNER the vast majority of our caucus to launch nuclear weapons. much of a playbook for the situa- Congress in 2018. understands what we’re deal- He has three years and three tion we fi nd ourselves in. Impeach- Massive “people power” displays ing with here,” Corker told the months remaining in his presiden- ment is reserved for “high crimes of resistance are stirring. But if New York Times. His colleagues tial term. What are we going to do? and misdemeanors” — a phrase you really want to make a differ- in the GOP Senate majority “un- Trump petulantly sabotages that means anything Congress ence, go out and work to turn the derstand the volatility that we’re the health-care system because wants it to mean. Assume spe- House and Senate into bodies that dealing with and the tremendous it bears his predecessor’s name. cial counsel Robert S. Mueller III will ferociously protect our democ- amount of work that it takes by He cynically amplifi es white ra- eventually concludes that Trump racy — from a president who griev- people around to keep him in the cial grievance for political gain. He obstructed justice or even partici- ously threatens it.

By thegrio.com Editorial Board Environmental justice in Black communities Over the last 30 days, the fair to marginalized people. ful cruise ship stops, or just us, that the FEMA budget will United States has been hit Where Hurricane Harvey hit an escape from winter blues. never be enough to cover the with two of the worse storms in Texas, it is said that near- For millions of people, how- total loss, and how those left in the recorded history of ly 80 percent of fl ood victims ever, these vulnerable small to rebuild are typically from weather. Hurricane Harvey had no fl ood insurance. islands are home.” Millions the lower income median, and Hurricane Irma, devas- When a further assessment of people who are primarily meaning they will either have tated the coasts and inlands was done on the demograph- Black and Brown, and unable to relocate or live in substan- of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, ics of those living in the dan- to receive the same resources dard replacements of their and Georgia, and South Caro- ger zone, although Houston that those in the states will homes that once were. lina leaving billions of dollars as a city is “relatively pros- receive. Hurricane Katrina was one in damage and hundreds of perous,” it is still those “white When Hurricanes occur in of the greatest displays of how thousands displaced from the areas” where the earning fi g- the country, the assumption the government reacts when only place they knew as home. dealing with populations that Hurricane damage and re- urricane Katrina was one of the greatest displays of how the are majority Black and Brown. build is nothing new in the Katrina caused over $100 bil- United States, however, as government reacts when dealing with populations that are ma- lion in damage, and had many politics continue to shift in a Hjority Black and Brown. Katrina caused over $100 billion in dam- prior warnings of what was racially torn country, the rise age, and had many prior warnings of what was going to occur going to occur, yet FEMA was of a new social justice issue is not prepared and almost 10 beginning to come to the fore- years later, parts of New Or- front of discussion to protect ures are the highest. In re- is that FEMA will swoop in leans have and will never be those most vulnerable. gard to Irma, the media cov- and take care of those fami- rebuilt. Everyone can’t evacu- Environmental Justice is erage would have one think lies who have been affected ate. The narrative of people defi ned as “the fair treat- that Florida was of the main the most. FEMA serves as a being lazy, stubborn, and un- ment and meaningful involve- impact of the storm, when re- backup for those who either cooperative is a distant truth ment of all people regardless alistically The Virgin Islands, don’t have the proper insur- for many who simply don’t of race, color, national origin, and Puerto Rico also took di- ance coverage in place, or not have the resources, or neces- or income, with respect to the rect hits, with Barbuda being enough coverage for the total sary help to make evacuation development, implementation, 95 percent uninhabitable af- amount of the loss. a possibility for them. The fact The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial commentaries and enforcement of environ- ter landfall. FEMA’s help as a substitute remains that those who typi- as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such feedback makes for a healthy mental laws, regulations, and This problem is partly be- “are capped at $33,300. Most cally stay are of the lower in- dialogue among our readership and the community. Letters must, however, be 300 policies.” Unfortunately, in cause “Many Americans re- receive signifi cantly less. come bracket. words or less, brief and to the point, and may be edited for grammar, style and America, history has taught gard the Caribbean as one Funds will be even tighter if Environmental Justice must clarity. All letters must be signed and must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer for purposes of confi rming authorship. Send letters to: Letters to us that anything coming at vast resort—a convenient Congress doesn’t provide ad- become a bigger issue within the Editor, The Miami Times, 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, or fax them the intersection of race, color, place for barefoot weddings, ditional emergency funding the social justice realm of the to 305-757-5770; Email: [email protected]. and income have never been romantic honeymoons, color- for Texas soon.” History tells Black community. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 3A THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 4A THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

—Photos courtesy of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Student members of the 5,000 Role Models along with School Board Member Dr. Steve Gallon III and school district administrators dig in at the Scott Lake Elementary School ground- breaking. Scott Lake Elementary kicks off GOB project Miami Times Staff Report

Schools Superintendent Al- berto M. Carvalho, School Board Member Dr. Steve Gal- lon III, Principal Lakesha M. Wilson-Rochelle and district representatives gathered at Scott Lake Elementary Oct. 5 to break ground on its general obligation bond (GOB) con- Scott Lake Elementary struction project at the North- west Miami-Dade school. M/WBE and SMBE certifi ed ed the construction award to Slated to be completed on and has committed to a 32 per- T&G Contractors, who has August 2018, the school dis- cent SMBE participation goal committed to a 27.58 percent trict estimates the project will for sub-consultants. SMBE participation goal for cost $3.5 million. Some of the The School Board also award- sub-contractors. planned renovations include a new 10,546 square feet, one- story building with 10 primary classrooms for 180 new stu- dent stations; demolition of three classroom buildings; new ceiling, lighting and fl ooring Student members of the 5,000 Role Models at Scott Lake Elementary School meet with Su- throughout; new bus drop off perintendent Alberto M. Carvalho (second from left), School Board Member Dr. Steve Gallon and covered walkway; heating, III (fourth from right) and school district administrators, Oct. 5th. ventilation and air condition- ing (HVAC) upgrades and win- room buildings; and upgrades dents in Pre-K through fi fth The School Board commis- dows replacement throughout; throughout. grade. Scott Lake Elementary sioned Rodriguez Architects as renovations of existing kitch- The school has an enroll- is located at 1160 NW 175th the architect of record for the en/dining, and three class- ment of 484 and serves stu- St. in Miami Gardens. project. The architect is both THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 5A THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 Reaching across the Caribbean to provide needed aid RELIEF of the Nation of Islam, desires to a Region 4 representative for the “This event is essentially just a has been used to help other cities just to raise awareness for the continued from 1A send trucks of supplies to Flori- Nation of Gods and Earths. Al- fundraiser for us to raise up sup- such as Flint, Michigan. initiative,” Allah said. “After this da, Muhammad said. Muham- lah, LoneWolf and several other plies and send the money and There were over 20 performers is done, our efforts are going to “The community is pretty small mad Mosque #29 has also set up organizations, worked to put on supplies to distribution centers at the concert. Among them were be focused on working with a lot and Miami is a Caribbean city. a Hurricane Irma Relief Fund on ‘Hip Hop 4 the People’ in Miami, we’re coordinating with on the Zoey Dallaz, YD and other local of Non-Governmental Organiza- We were founded by Bahamians their website at noimiami.org/ a concert that took place at the ground in the Caribbean,” Allah artists. tions that are on the ground in and we have people of Caribbean hurricane-irma-relief/. Little Haiti Cultural Complex last said. At the event, organizers encour- the Caribbean and helping them heritage who live here and work Saturday. ‘Hip Hop 4 the People’ is the aged attendees to text the word with supplies.” in the Caribbean as well, so it was ‘HIP HOP 4 THE PEOPLE’ The concert was a national third event put on by ‘Hip Hop 4.’ ‘RELIEF’ to 48421 that would Anyone can go to www.gofund- pretty easy to reach out to those Muhammad has also worked event in conjunction with nine ‘Hip Hop 4’ was founded in 2010 send them a link directly to their me.com/hiphop4thepeoplehurri- people.” with Malika Allah, the brand di- other cities. Allah was the lead or- during the aftermath of the earth- Go Fund Me page. cance-relief to donate to ‘Hip Hop Sofar, they have raised about rector for the New Caribbean and ganizer for the concert in Miami. quake that hit Haiti. The event “This particular event is really 4.’ $7,000 and have collected 35 pal- lets of relief supplies. Over 100 volunteers came to EcoTech Vi- sions’ North Miami warehouse — which donated part of their space for this effort — and sorted all of the items. Items included bottles of water, dried goods, sanitary kits and baby supplies. Hill said their next move is to complete the fi rst phase of ship- ment and start looking into how they can help the countries to re- cover in the long term. “That’s where the real work starts,” Hill said. Anyone can donate to the Ca- ribbean Strong Relief Fund by going to miamifoundation.org/ relief/ and the Caribbean Strong Coalition is collecting and pack- aging supplies at EcoTech Vi- sions, 670 NW 113th St.

AIDING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES Among the volunteers who helped to package items with the Caribbean Strong Coalition was Student Minister Patrick Muham- mad, minister over Muhammad Mosque #29 in Miami, which is the local mosque for the Nation of Islam. Muhammad is also among those contributing to the recovery effort. “I made a call to various [orga- nizations], to various leaders, and I asked them ‘Are you willing to come in unity and continue di- saster preparedness while at the same time, focusing on making our communities a decent place to live?’ ” Muhammad said. “And so far, I got nothing but yes.” Typically, Muhammad Mosque #29 hosts a study group on Wednesday nights. However, since Hurricane Irma hit, the mosque now holds disaster pre- paredness sessions to help mem- bers of the community to be ready for the next disaster that strikes. Skills such as CPR, fi rst aid, canning, food preserving and what people should store in their homes will be taught during these sessions. They are held Wednes- day nights at 7:30 P.M. at 5660 NW 7th Ave. Muhammad has partnered with organizations such as the Circle of Brotherhood and Valencia Gunder, the founder of Make the Homeless Smile. Lyle Muhammad, the spokes- person for the Circle of Brother- hood, said their role is to train men for this kind of work. “Specifi cally, when it comes down to disaster preparedness, making sure we have men that are trained in CPR and First Aid, men that are trained in the proper handling of people, and men who know how to follow instructions and prevent chaos, that particu- lar role,” Lyle Muhammad said. The Circle of Brotherhood has also been instrumental in putting Black men to work in the wake of Hurricane Irma. “When these types of disasters take place, hundreds of thou- sands of millions of dollars come into our community for people who need work,” Lyle Muham- mad said. “So we offer to put Black men to work regardless of their background and history. There are men right now mak- ing anywhere between $14 to $20 an hour helping with some of the clean up.” Valencia Gunder, an activist and founder of Make the Home- less Smile, has been working in the community to get supplies to people. “I came here because Student Minister Patrick Muhammad had asked me to come just to unify with the national organizations and other local organizations that want to help our people here in South Florida and also in the Ca- ribbean Islands,” Gunder said. YoNasDa LoneWolf, a Native American activist who was promi- nent in the struggle at Standing Rock, came from Georgia with others to bring supplies for Hur- ricane Irma victims in Miami. In addition to that, Muhammad said there are fi ve trucks that are scheduled to arrive within the next week or two that have more supplies such as food, water and clothing. The Honorable Minis- ter Louis Farrakhan, the leader 6A THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Black voters made the difference in Senate election VOTERS The new senator will have the GOP candidate. Democratic Caucus to push Gutierrez said. “Everyone Black community. She had continued from 1A little time to rest. Senate “Who is this guy? He never harder. knew when she got elected no problem coming out and President Joe Negron has showed up anywhere. He Gutierrez said the turnout they wouldn’t just have a being seen and being pres- insiders off guard. They had appointed Taddeo to serve ignored the black community of Black voters in that area voice, they would have a ent in those moment to say pegged GOP candidate state on the Banking and Insur- 100 percent,” Bell said. shouldn’t come as a stake in their senator. She ‘I’m here and I care,” Bul- Rep. Jose Felix Diaz as a ance Committee; the Envi- “That’s what made the surprise. “Richmond will advocate on issues that lard said. shoo-in to retain the seat va- ronmental Preservation and difference. [Diaz] had Heights [has] the high- are important to them.” Both Bullard and Gutier- cated last spring by disgraced Conservation Committee; the signs all over the place. est voting precincts in Former state Sen. Dwight rez said Florida Democrats former Sen. Frank Artiles. Military and Veterans Affairs, But he was a nobody entire county. The dif- Bullard said Donald Trump can’t assume the high turn- But her campaign manager, Space and Domestic Security [to us].” ference of the African- also was a factor. Diaz was out by Black voters in every Manuel Gutierrez, credited Committee; the Transpor- Also, the specter American turn out gave a former cast mate on the election. Bullard said the an over performance by Black tation Committee; and the of Artiles, the former us the cushion,” Guti- NBC series “The Appren- Florida Democratic Party voters during the early voting General Government Appro- senator both candi- Bullard errez said. “If African tice” and had campaigned needs to improve upon its phase and on Election Day to priations Subcommittee. dates hoped to suc- Americans hadn’t voted for the businessman during outreach to Black voters, give Taddeo her fi rst political The turnout was lower than ceed loomed over the race. at that rate we would have the 2016 presidential elec- and to pay attention to win. expected because of Hur- Artiles resigned late April been in trouble.” tion. their concerns. He said the Taddeo hailed her victory as ricane Irma. Ironically, state after a scandal created when Bell said he, along with “Diaz made no qualms party shouldn’t assume that a win for the grassroots team, Democrats asked for Repub- he hurled insults against a ministers and other South Mi- about being a supporter of turnout will reach the highs and she pledged to represent lican Gov. Rick Scott to delay Black female senator and ami-Dade leaders encouraged Trump,” Bullard said, add- it did when Barack Obama the entire district. On election the election. But Scott turned GOP Senate leadership at a Taddeo to run. The campaign ing that likely was a turnoff twice ran for offi ce. night she said that “voters down the request. Analysts private club near the Capitol. deliberately courted Black for Black voters. “There hasn’t been signifi - wanted a champion in Tal- privately hinted that request The scandal set off protests voters over the course of the Bullard, the political cant upfront, and monetary lahassee who will fi ght for was a sign that Taddeo was in by several South Miami-Dade campaign, citing the lack of director for Florida New investment to stimulate the higher paying jobs, affordable trouble. Black pastors, who called for representation under Artiles. Majority (FNM), said Taddeo Black vote. There are black healthcare and fully funded Black voters said Diaz total- Artiles' resignation. “We understood that African made direct appeals to marketing fi rms that have public schools and I am hon- ly ignored Richmond Heights, Bell said Black voters were Americans were not repre- Black voters, which worked better reach into the black ored and humbled that they Perrine and other similar still chafi ng over that slight, sented as they should in that in her favor. community” but aren’t given have placed their faith and neighborhoods in the District which motivated he, area district. Made sure we were “Sen. Taddeo wasn’t just the opportunity, Bullard trust in me.” 40. Bell said they didn’t know ministers and the local Black going into the community,” paying lip service to the said. School Board proposes emergency hurricane pantry to feed students POLICY The neighborhoods include continued from 1A Liberty City, Allapattah, Home- stead, Florida City, Richmond schools shut down on Sept. 7 and Heights, Perrine, Opa-locka, did not reopen until Sept. 18 — 11 Coconut Grove, Little Havana days later. and Little Haiti. The organiza- In the interim, the estimated tions involved include New 400,000 students who rely Florida Majority, Dream De- on free or reduced meals at fenders, Miami Workers Center schools, were at risk of not eat- and Catalyst Miami. ing. The district did not have a Former state Sen. Dwight mechanism in place to provide Bullard said the need for the food, and Miami-Dade County plan is in response to the did not prepare for feeding large county’s lack of preparedness numbers of people after Irma. to reach people aft er Irma. He The proposed policy item said Miami-Dade County in calls for school offi cials to particular “failed miserable” develop a plan to provide and in getting help to the public distribute meals to students and was particularly critical of during a state and/or district Mayor Carlos Gimenez. mandated emergency school Miami-Dade school offi cials closure. The district also would closed some of the gaps. Ad- identify potential corporate and ministrators opened up addi- community-based partners and tional school sites throughout collaborators who could assist the county on Sept. 14 and 15 with providing and distribut- to feed low-income families. ing meals to students during a Some school board members state and/or district mandated went into their districts and de- emergency school closure. livered meals or hosted meals Gallon said that district and at churches and in parking school food service staff would lots. give input in shaping the plan. Gallon went to housing projects and low-income apart- Caribbean Strong Coalition, members of the Nation of Islam, at warehouse to sort items ment complexes in Opa-locka to bring sandwiches, fruit, and in the midst of mandatory been staged were never ordered, Any array of community juices and water to children, emergency school closures,” he which caused the delay in get- groups and organizers last women and men. said. ting food and ice into neighbor- month met to discuss starting “The thinking was you go Some county offi cials and hoods. a network of “emergency action where the need is. We took it residents expressed frustration Commissioner Xavier Suarez centers” that would activate to the people,” Gallon said. at the county’s pace of respond- said the county should have before a storm to check on This was a poverty issue. Un- ing after the hurricane. Com- had quicker response especially residents in vulnerable neigh- less you’re on the ground, it’s missioner Audrey Edmonson went getting fi rst responders to borhoods, and provide food and diffi cult for people to under- said resources that should have people in need. supplies to them afterward. stand that.”

Caribbean Strong Coalition receiving donated items

would include charitable All school board members organizations that can easily have signed on as co-sponsors mobilize such as the American of the proposal. Gallon said he Red Cross, and also community was humbled by their support. groups that hit the ground to “I am honored and extremely feed thousands of people after proud of my colleagues who Hurricane Irma. have again shown their commit- “It is only through pragmatic ment to the needs of all chil- policy positions and powerful dren,” Gallon said, “especially partnerships across the com- those living in poverty through munity will children living in the unanimous co-sponsorship poverty quell the thunderous of this very important item.” sound of hunger coming from He said potential partners their bellies — after the storm THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 7A THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 Miami Gardens father, 25 killed in West Africa members. La David T. Johnson, one of of U.S. Army Sgt. La David T. LaDavid Johnson, beloved resident, was based at Fort Bragg The U.S. and Niger forces the four U.S. soldiers killed in Johnson and the other three were leaving a meeting with the line of duty while on de- U.S. soldiers who made the was made better because of Germany, the Special Forces By Drew Brooks tribal leaders when they were ployment in southwest Niger. ultimate sacrifi ce in defense Johnson’s faithful service soldiers were providing advice fayobserver.com ambushed. Sgt. Johnson was from Miami of our country and our free- and we are focused on caring and assistance to Nigerien se- U.S. special operations forc- Gardens. Governor Scott will dom. We will never forget The fourth Fort Bragg sol- for the Johnson family dur- curity force counter-terror- es have been working with Ni- honor the memory and sacri- their heroic actions and our dier killed in a deadly Oct. ing this diffi cult period,” said ism operations. ger’s military in the fi ght ex- fi ce of Sgt. Johnson by order- hearts break for their families 4 attack in West Africa has Lt. Col. David Painter, com- The 3rd Special Forces tremists in the African region. ing the lowering of fl ags in the and loved ones. We will con- been identifi ed. mander of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Group has had an ongoing ( Editors note: Governor coming days. tinue to pray for the safety of On Saturday, the Depart- Special Forces Group. mission in North and West Rick Scott issued a statement Governor Scott said, “Ann all our brave military mem- ment of Defense said Sgt. La Johnson enlisted in the Africa since 2015, with a bat- in response to the death of and I join Floridians across bers across our country and David Johnson, 25, died of Army as a wheeled vehicle talion constantly forward- Floridian and U.S. Army Sgt. the state in honoring the lives abroad.” wounds received when en- mechanic in January 2014, deployed to Niger and op- emies attacked his unit while according to U.S. Army Spe- erations in 11 other African conducting operations in Ni- cial Operations Command. nations in the region. ger. The Special Forces soldiers Johnson and three other are in Africa to bolster the soldiers assigned to the 3rd defense capabilities of part- Special Forces Group were ner nations while combat- killed Wednesday. A number ing terrorist groups, such as of Nigerien troops were also Boko Haram and al-Qaida in killed or injured. the Islamic Maghreb. The four deaths make Oct. According to reports, Ni- 4 the deadliest day for de- gerien military leaders said ployed Fort Bragg soldiers a patrol of defense and se- since July 14, 2010, when curity forces and American seven soldiers were killed in partners were near the bor- two fi refi ghts in Afghanistan. der of Mali when they were Johnson, of Miami Gar- ambushed by a group with a dens, Florida, had been miss- dozen vehicles and about 20 ing for two days before his motorcycles. body was recovered by Nige- Earlier this week, chief —Photos courtesy of Gina Spicer rien and American soldiers Pentagon spokeswoman Friday. Dana W. White said this was Two U.S. service members the fi rst time American forc- Queen Sugar author visits Miami were also wounded in the at- es had been killed or wound- tack. They were evacuated in Sgt. La David Johnson ed in combat in Niger. Natalie Baszile is shown with students from the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project after stable condition to Landstuhl The Defense Department speaking at the author and book event sponsored by the Greater Miami Chapter of the Links Inc. Regional Medical Center in His awards and decorations has identifi ed the fourth U.S. Baszile is author of the book Queen Sugar. Among the attendees were Congresswoman Frederica Germany, offi cials said. include the Army Achieve- soldier killed in Niger when a Wilson, Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert and Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt. The Pentagon earlier identi- ment Medal, the Army Good joint patrol of American and fi ed the other three 3rd Spe- Conduct Medal, the Global Niger forces was ambushed cial Forces Group soldiers War on Terrorism Medal, the by militants believed linked killed in attack as Staff Sgt. Army Service Ribbon, the to the Islamic State group. Bryan C. Black, 35, of Puy- Army Parachutist Badge, the The American soldier is allup, Washington; Staff Sgt. Army Air Assault Badge, the 25-year-old Sgt. La David Jeremiah W. Johnson, 39, of Driver and Mechanic Badge T. Johnson of Miami Gar- Springboro, Ohio; and Staff and the Marksmanship Qual- dens, Florida. Johnson was Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, 29, of ifi cation Badge - Sharpshoot- assigned to the 3rd Special Lyons, Georgia. er with Rifl e. Forces Group, based at Fort La David Johnson, like The attack on U.S. and Ni- Bragg, North Carolina. Black and Wright, was as- gerien forces remains under The military says his body signed to the 2nd Battalion, investigation, offi cials said. It was found Friday after an 3rd Special Forces Group. occurred in southwest Niger, extensive search. The bodies Jeremiah Johnson was as- about 120 miles north of the of the three other U.S. troops signed to the Group Support capital of Niamey. were recovered shortly after Battalion. According to U.S. Africa Wednesday’s attack, which “The Bush Hog formation Command, which is based in also killed four Niger military The Miami Times Faith Family SECTION B MIAMI,& FLORIDA, 0CTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES

WHY WE “LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING” The story behind the ‘BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM’ By Natasha S. Alford But where did the song originate and how are “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to introduce famed thegrio so many of us able to hum at least the fi rst stanza educator Booker T. Washington, who was visiting from memory so many years later? Here’s the the school at the time. Johnson’s brother, John Most people remember when they fi rst heard background: Rosamond Johnson put the poem to music and it it. Perhaps it was elementary school. Church. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” started as a poem. offi cially became a song. A college graduation or special family occasion. It was fi rst recited in the year 1900 by 500 In 1919, the NAACP adopted the song as its For more than 100 years, “Lift Every Voice and schoolchildren at the all Black Stanton School offi cial “Negro national anthem” and it enjoyed Sing” (or “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”) has been a in Jacksonville, Florida, as a tribute to President widespread distribution and celebration. Ac- staple musical celebration of Black excellence Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. cording to historians, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and pride in fi nding ways to survive (and thrive) in James Weldon Johnson, a civil rights activist, experienced a resurgence during the civil rights America. lawyer, and principal of the Stanton School, wrote Please turn to ANTHEM 10B

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” started as a poem. It was fi rst recited in the year 1900 by 500 schoolchil- dren at the all Black Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida, as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln’s { birthday. }

Father ‘Alex’ of Holy Redeemer Parish in Miami-Dade," he said. Catholic priest and pastor serves The student populations at these schools, are mixed. We Pastor of the Week Black community in Liberty City rarely have purely Black Rev. Father Alexander Ekechukwu By Gregory W. Wright nities.Today, both schools schools. They are mixed with [email protected] are gone. Saint Francis Xavi- Haitians, African-Americans, er Church is gone. Rev. Fa- some of them are of Caribbe- In the 1960s, '70s and ther Alexander Ekechukwu an descent, and then Latino '80s, the Catholic churches of Holy Redeemer Parish children." and schools system thrived said while those two schools Holy Redeemer parish, one in Miami's inner-city neigh- may be closed, the Catholic founded predominately by borhoods. Saint Francis school system itself remains Bahamian natives, now is Xavier in Overtown and Holy vibrant, but with a different made up of a mixture of Redeemer in Liberty City make-up. people representing diverse brought faith and quality ed- "We have many Catholic cultures in the United States ucation to these commu- schools and high schools Please turn to ALEX 10B THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 9B THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS | PREVENTION The self-breast exam facts ecause breast cancer is the most common cancer for wom- en today, routine self-examination is an essential step in Bcatching the disease early. In fact, according to the National Breast Cancer Association, 40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women through self-examination. By examining yourself on a monthly basis, you will quickly become familiar with your breasts and the surrounding tissue and will easily be able to see or feel an abnormality, such as an unusual lump, changes in the skin or any sort of discharge.

HOW TO LOOK While physically looking down at your breasts is a good start, it is not adequate for a full examination. To view each section of your breasts equally, you must stand in front of a mirror. Check for dents, pulls and any sort of odd coloring. Be sure to check your breasts standing straight ahead with your arms resting at your sides, again straight ahead with your arms raised above your head, and again leaning slightly forward with your hands on your hips.

HOW TO FEEL Just as you do with a visual examination, to properly feel your breasts for abnormalities, you must examine them in several positions. The shower is an excellent location for an exam, because the water helps your fi ngers glide over the tissue easily. Use the middle part of your fi rst three fi ngers (rather than the fi ngertips) to gently move the breast. Move your hand from the outside of the breast towards the nipple and then back out to the edge. Do not ignore the fl eshy part of your armpit, as this is also technically breast tissue and should bot be overlooked. The other position you should perform a breast exam in is fl at on your back. When you are lying down, the breast tissue lays evenly along the wall of your chest. Lift the arm coinciding with the breast you are examining above your head (left arm with the left breast, right arm with the right breast), and perform the same movements as in the shower. Use both light and fi rm pressure and be cognizant of any pain. Keeping a journal of any abnormalities and follow-up doctor visits is a great way to stay on top of your overall breast health.

SYMBOLS THE DISEASE Breast cancer The pink ribbon history basics outline reast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers that affects people today. Numerous re- he pink ribbon has become a well-known Bsearchers, doctors and organizations are working tirelessly to fi nd a cure. symbol for breast cancer awareness and But what do you really know about it? support. But how did ribbons become Here is an outline for how breast cancer silentT declarations of support? Why pink? Here’s occurs, signs and symptoms and who is at risk for developing the illness. the scoop. WHAT IT IS RIBBONS AS SYMBOLS Cancer is a group of diseases that cause Ribbons fi rst became a tool to bring awareness and support to cells in the body to change dramatically a cause in 1979 — when the wife of one of the prisoners of the and grow exponentially. These abnormal growths are called tumors, which have the Iran hostage crisis, Penny Laingen, decided to use a yellow rib- ability to grow into other tissues and even bon to show support for her husband and the other hostages. travel to other parts of the body. A decade later, Visual AIDS — an AIDS awareness and sup- Most breast cancers are invasive or infi l- port group — employed a red ribbon on a national stage during trating — which means they have broken the Tony Awards. Since then, many organizations have claimed through the walls of the ducts or glands their own unique ribbon color to signify support and awareness where they originated and grow into the breast tissue. for their cause. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS A PEACHY PAST Breast cancer typically shows no symp- The ribbon for breast cancer awareness got its start as peach toms in the early stages, when the tumor colored, according to Pink Ribbon International — an initiative is small (and can be easily treated). This is why it is important for women to perform for breast cancer awareness and funding. self-breast examinations on a monthly Charlotte Hayley, a breast cancer patient, introduced the basis and go for recommended screenings. peach ribbon by attaching it to cards saying, “The National When the cancer has grown to a size Cancer Institute’s annual budget is 1.8 billion U.S. dollars, and that can be felt, the most common sign is only 5 percent goes to cancer prevention. Help us wake up our a painless lump. legislators and America by wearing this ribbon.” While there can be other physical changes to the breast — including swell- Haley distributed thousands of these cards, and her message ing, thickening or redness of the breast spread by word of mouth, but her efforts were strictly grass- tissue, puckering of the nipple or a spon- roots. taneous or bloody discharge — it is im- portant to note that pain (or lack of pain) THE MAKING OF AN ICON does not indicate the presence or absence The pink ribbon truly became established in 1991, after the of breast cancer. cosmetics industry endorsed the symbol. This is also how the WHO GETS BREAST CANCER ribbon took on the pink hue it is known for today. The editor- The short answer: everyone. However, it in-chief of Self Magazine, who was working on a breast cancer is more prevalent in women, and accounts awareness issue with Estee Lauder Cosmetics, sought to incor- for 29 percent of all newly diagnosed can- porate Haley’s ribbon, but Haley rejected the collaboration — cers among U.S. women, according to the stating that the magazine’s intent was “too commercial.” American Cancer Society. Risk increases with age. The appearance Unable to use the original peach ribbon for legal reasons, the of breast cancer is higher among white magazine changed the color to pink — and the rest is history. women than black women between the ages of 60 and 84. However, black women have a higher occurrence rate before the age of 45, and are more likely to die from breast cancer at every age. 10B THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Breast cancer survivors CHURCH LISTINGS AFRICAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL True Faith Missionary Baptist Church share challenges, advice St. Peter’s African Orthodox Cathedral Pastor John M. Fair Oct. 2018 By Zoe Szathmary Bishop George W. Sands Oct.. 2017 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 Fox News 4841 NW 2nd Avenue • 786-360-3302 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL The idea of a breast cancer di- CATHOLIC Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Jan. 2018 agnosis can be terrifying, but it's Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor a reality that hundreds of thou- Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp Jan. 2018 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 sands of U.S. women experience 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 each year. New Resurrection Community Church The American Cancer Society BAPTIST Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate Aug. 2018 predicts that for U.S. women in New Philadelphia Baptist Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 2017, there will be more than Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. Aug. 2018 252,000 new invasive cases. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 PENTECOSTAL Two breast cancer survivors New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC have spoken out about the chal- Greater Harvest Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Aug. 2018 Oct. 2018 lenges they've faced — as well as Rev. Kenneth McGee 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 advice for other women to con- 2310 NW 58th Street • 305-725-6321 sider. NON DENOMINAL

MISSIONARY BAPTIST Yahweh Ministries Nov. 2017 PERFORM SELF- New Christ Tabernacle Church Minister Job Israel Rev. Harold Harsh Sept. 2018 EXAMINATIONS Youtube: job yahweh vs3 Alison James was rubbing her 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 pectoral muscles after a pilates New Life Christian Center class in 2014 when she noticed Walking in Christ M.B. Church Rev. Bruce Payne Oct. 2018 Aug. 2018 the top of her left breast felt “like Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 a rock,” she told Fox News. Her friend, a childhood cancer MORAVIAN CHURCH survivor, encouraged her to see a New Mount Calvary M.B. Church New Hope Moravian Church Nov. 2017 doctor, James recalled. Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Dec. 2017 Pastor Gregorio Moody James ultimately got some 7103 NW 22nd Avenue • 305-691-8015 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 bad news: at 36 years old, she had been diagnosed with Stage 2 New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church CHURCH OF CHRIST breast cancer. mutation, had her fi rst mammo- tween plastic surgeons, James Elder William Walker April 2018 Church of Christ at Coconut Grove Oct. 2018 “We’re always told to do self- gram later that year. recalled, her own plastic sur- 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 Minister William D. Maddox breast exams and how many A small tumor was found six geon encouraged her to reach 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 actually do them?” James, a months after the mammogram in out to Klenicki, who was close to New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church Aug. 2018 patient of oncologist Dr. Parvin a 2015 MRI, Klenicki explained. her in age. Rev. Harold Marsh ASSEMBLY OF GOD Peddi, said. “I know I didn’t ac- She learned she had breast can- "I get emotional just thinking 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God tually do them.” cer shortly after turning 30. Her about it," Klenicki said of their Pastor Leonard Shaw Oct. 2018 Now 39 years old and in re- treatment included tumor re- friendship. Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 Feb. 2018 mission, James wondered if her moval and chemotherapy, she She and James also recom- Elder Johnnie Robinson cancer would have been found explained. mended women talk to others in 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 earlier had she been doing the Klenicki, now 32, said it the same health situation. regular checks. "would have been a bad situ- "Take advantage of programs," ation" if she didn't get the test. James said, explaining that "the KNOW YOUR FAMILY She encouraged women to see more you're involved and meet BACKGROUND their doctors, and also stressed people in your situation and can A reminder for us to lift our voices Rachel Klenicki had no symp- the importance of knowing your relate to you, probably the easi- toms when she learned she had family history. er" it is. ANTHEM breast cancer, but already knew continued from 8B she had a BRCA-1 gene muta- SPEAK TO WOMEN OTHER CONSIDERATIONS tion — something she shared GOING THROUGH One concern, James said, was movement, and many parents, with her mother and grand- SOMETHING SIMILAR constant lethargy from when she churches and predominantly mother, she told Fox News. James said while she and was in treatment. "It takes time Black schools went out of their Klenicki said that she under- Klenicki, a fellow patient of to get back to where you were" way to ensure children knew went genetic testing in 2014 af- Peddi's, now share the same before the cancer, she said, en- the words. ter being urged by her mother -- doctors, it "didn't start out that couraging women to be forgiving A remake of “Lift Every Voice and after fi nding out about the way." When Klenicki was be- toward themselves. and Sing” was done in the 1990s by Melba Moore, with fel- low R&B artists like Stevie Won- der, Anita Baker, Dionne War- wick and Bobby Brown. (Watch the above video for peak 90s nostalgia and swag.) A stanza from the song was also recited by Rev. Joseph E. Lowery dur- ing the benediction at President Barack Obama’s fi rst inaugura- tion in 2009. earth and heaven ring, with tears has been watered, Of course, the song hasn’t Ring with the harmonies of lib- We have come, treading our been free from controversy. In erty; path through the blood of the 2008 jazz singer Rene Marie Let our rejoicing rise, high as slaughtered, sang words from “Lift Every the listening skies, Out from the gloomy past, ’til Voice and Sing” instead of the Let it resound loud as the roll- now we stand at last “Star Spangled Banner” at Den- ing sea. Where the white gleam of our ver’s State of the City Address, bright star is cast. which led to criticism. Sing a song full of the faith A Black professor who stud- that the dark past has taught God of our weary years, God ied “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” us, of our silent tears, once said despite its inspiring Sing a song full of the hope Thou who has brought us thus message, calling it the “Black that the present has brought us; far on the way; national anthem” could be seen Facing the rising sun of our Thou who has by Thy might, as separatist and racially divi- new day begun, Led us into the light, sive. Let us march on ’til victory is Keep us forever in the path, Holy Redeemer Parish Despite any criticisms, its lyr- won. we pray. ics are reminders for Black Americans that each generation Stony the road we trod, bitter Lest our feet stray from the Holy Redeemer Parish is vibrant has had to “lift” their own voic- the chastening rod, places, our God, where we met es to demand and protect their Felt in the days when hope Thee, ALEX a station a parish. Some of the Ekechukwu does understand rights. It’s a song we can still unborn had died; Lest, our hearts drunk with continued from 8B stations started by my dad are and provides a sympathetic ear sing- and stand for- with pride. Yet with a steady beat, have the wine of the world, we forget big parishes now." for communities such as Lib- not our weary feet Thee; With such a background, young erty City and Overtown. "The from the Caribbean, includ- LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING Come to the place for which Shadowed beneath Thy hand, Alexander grew familiar with the economy collapsed, and it af- ing St. Croix, Dominica, Gre- James Weldon Johnson our fathers sighed? may we forever stand, Irish missionaries working in the fected the archdiocese. It was nada, St. Thomas, Dominicans 1871 – 1938 True to our God, true to our na- area. He went to the mission- diffi cult for them to continue and Bahamians. The closing Lift every voice and sing, ’til We have come over a way that tive land. of any parish affects a church ary schools. "One of the Irish at many of the schools. There population. "Many of our pa- Holy Ghost Fathers came to our are some programs available to rishioners are seniors, some are school to talk to us about mis- help students from the impov- homebound," said Ekechukwu. sionary as a vocation," he said. erished areas to get some fi nan- ■ Florida Independent Resto- “If the people can't come to the "I got interested. I passed the en- cial assistance.”But as a church ration Ministries ( FIRM) offers church, then the church goes trance exam, and went to junior and parish, Holy Redeemer is family assistance with drugs and seminary, which is like a high still making a positive impact v to the people, visiting those who CALENDAR alcohol. Call 800-208-2924 ext. are sick and shut- in, taking not school, for those who wanted to on the local community. The Compiled by The Miami Times staff [email protected] 102 or prayer line, ext. 104. be priest, even though many of school facility, is now home for Faith only food, and assistance, but also Holy Communion to those them did not become priest." Af- the Miami-Dade County's Head- ■ St. Matthews Free Will Bap- away every third Saturday. Call ■ A Mission with a New Be- affected. ter seeing the work of his dad, start Program, run by Catholic tist Church Pastor’s Aide Min- 786-277-4150. ginning Church Women’s De- Born in Nigeria, Ekechukwu and that of the missionaries who Charities. "Many Black people istry celebrates it’s 75th” Anniver- partment provides community is a member of a religious order worked in the area, for young are helped, bringing their chil- sary on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 11a.m. ■ Zion Hope Missionary Bap- feedings. Call 786-371-3779. called The Spiritans, or Holy Spir- Alexander the his career choice dren 3-5 years old," said Eke- tist Church has a food and cloth- it Fathers, which provides mis- was clear, "I want to be a priest." chukwu. "At Christmas, the ■ Sistah to Sistah Connec- ing distribution every Wednesday ■ Bethany Seventh Day Ad- sionary services in many coun- Ekechukwu, 30, was ordained church gives toys to local chil- tion Women’s Empowerment at 4 p.m. Call 786-541-3687. ventist Church holds bereave- tries. As a young boy in Nigeria, as a Catholic priest and was dren. Clothes and shoes are meetings are held every second ment sharing groups every sec- his father was a catechist, one of sent to Rome to study, so that given out to the community. "We and fourth Saturdays from 10 a.m. ■ First Haitian Church of God ond Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. Call he would be able to train other are in an impoverished commu- those who work closely with the to noon at Parkway Professional hosts a food drive every Saturday 305-634-2993. priests in the area. He received nity, and we must do our part." missionaries in the area. "My dad Building in Miramar. Women only. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 786- his Masters Degree and Doctor- Holy Redeemer will always be a would go out into the bush, or re- No children allowed. Free break- 362-1804. ■ Street Outreach Ministries ate in Theology. For six years part of the Liberty City Commu- mote areas, and instruct the peo- fast. Call 954-260-9348. conducts free courses on evange- he taught seminarians, future nity. The church is always open ple in the Christian religion," he ■ New Day N Christ Deliver- lizing without fear. Call 786-508- priests, from many dioceses, to celebrate the mass. "Look said, "as well as teach them some ■ The Elks Historical Busi- ance Ministry holds free mind, 6167. English, teaching them some sec- and he taught many congrega- at our website, we are on Face- ness and Conference Center body and soul self-improvement ular subjects, and also some re- tions. He was elected provincial book," he says to the public. "We invites you every Sunday from 12 and Zumba fi tness classes. Call ■ MEC Ministries holds heal- ligious subjects. He would sleep superior of the Spiritan sect in are trying to do outreach. You p.m. to 6 p.m. for Gospel Kickback 305-691-0018. ing services every fourth Friday at there in the bush, and interview Nigeria. Many parishioners ap- don't need to be Catholic, just entertainment and fi ne dining. Call 7:30 p.m. Call 305-693-1534. the people. Those who were ready plaud Ekechukwu as the fi rst people of faith. Come and visit, 305-224-1890. ■ New Miami Super Choir would be baptized, so a local Black priest in the history of our doors are open to people of invites interested persons to au- The deadline for the Faith Cal- church would grow there. Then Holy Redeemer Parish. Still, every faith. If they like it, they ■ dition. Call Dr. Tony Siders, 786- from there a school would start, many still mourn the closing of can come back, if not, we will Metropolitan A.M.E. Church endar is on or before 2 p.m. Mon- 530-2825. from a school a station, and from the K-8 grade schools. Pastor pray for them." hosts a food and clothing give- days. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPERHealth Wellness11B THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 & Sponsored by North Shore Medical Center "Once You Know, It's Where To Go" SECTION B MIAMI, FLORIDA, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES MEET A WARRIOR More than 250,000 ERIKA HART HAS REDEFINED HER LIFE U.S. women and AFTER BREAST CANCER By Victoria Jonas 2,000 men will likely essence.com In 2014 Ericka Hart was walking into a New York City store when her phone rang. She hesitantly answered the call, which be diagnosed with was from her friend — a breast cancer surgeon. A week earlier Hart had gone in for an ultrasound and a mammogram because of a lump she had found during a breast cancer in 2017. self-exam in the shower. Hoping the lump was benign, Hart prayed before answering. When she heard the diagnosis — "triple negative" in her left breast and HER2-positive in her right — her eyes fi lled with tears. It was the worst case of déjà vu: At 13 she lost her mother to breast cancer. And at 28 Hart now faced the same foe. "My mother had no interest in dying, and she lived that way," she says. "Her passing was the hardest experience of my life. Now that I, too, live with breast cancer, I push against a narrow-minded, morbid narrative just as she unknowingly taught me to do." The news actually came as a relief to Hart, who had been performing self-exams ever since she was 13. No longer anticipat- ing the what-ifs, she sprang into action. In July 2014 she underwent a double mas- tectomy. Then a couple of months later, she began chemotherapy treatment, which lasted about a year.

THE AFTERMATH The process of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation can severely alter a per- son's body. The side effects can be physi- cally and psychologically devastating. In Please turn to HART 13B Several tips for coping with breast cancer give you a sense of control work done, ask a friend or North Shore's breast cancer lecture over your treatment. relative to help you. Most people will gladly pitch in to held Thursday, Oct. 26 at noon TALK ABOUT IT help with specifi c tasks, so Special to The Miami Times Many women fi nd that don’t be afraid to ask them to talking to people, including pick something up at the gro- “You have breast cancer.” family, friends or other breast cery store or watch the kids These are words no woman cancer survivors, about their so you can go to a doctor’s wants to hear, but if you did, feelings provides much need- appointment. what would you do? If you ed emotional support. If you react with disbelief, anger, are not the talkative type, try SEEK SPIRITUAL SUPPORT anxiety, resignation and keeping a journal. Working Many women fi nd that then acceptance, you are not through your feelings about talking with a pastor, rabbi alone. Many women experi- cancer can help you maintain or other religious leader can ence these feelings, as well a positive attitude and better provide comfort and guidance as shock, fear, guilt, sadness, handle stress. in dealing with the challenge grief and depression. Going of breast cancer. Reciting through a wide range of emo- TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF prayers, meditating or read- tions is perfectly normal and Find something you enjoy ing inspirational books may each person will handle them doing, like watching a movie, help you feel more at peace. in different ways. The key to taking a hot bath or read- The emotional stress of dealing with a breast cancer ing a book. Pay attention to dealing with breast cancer diagnosis is to manage these your physical needs and get can be overwhelming, but you emotions, rather than letting Dr. Iglesias enough sleep, eat right and don’t have to manage it alone. them manage you. Here are a cancer can help you better exercise (if you feel up to it Talk with your doctor or visit few tips for coping with breast understand the type of cancer and your doctor says you the American Cancer Society cancer. you have, treatment options can). website at www.cancer.org for and chances for recovery. information about support LEARN ABOUT THE DISEASE Knowing what you are up ASK FOR HELP groups and programs in your Learning about breast against can lessen fears and If you can’t get the house- area. 12B THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 13B THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 NY playground legend, NBA great dies Pastoral appreciation at By Bob Baum Associated Press Apostolic Revival Center The congregation of the Apos- Connie Hawkins, the daz- tolic Revival Center invites you zling New York playground leg- to join us as we praise God for end who soared and swooped a man and woman of God, Dr. his way to basketball’s Hall of and Sis. G.S. Smith, for their Fame, died Oct. 6. He was 75. 47th Pastoral Appreciation, His death was announced starting Tuesday, October 17- by the Phoenix Suns, the 22 at 7 p.m. nightly. The theme team with which he spent his will be “Blessed Beyond Mea- most productive NBA seasons. sure Standing on the Promises The cause of death was not of God.” Deuteronomy 28:1-2 disclosed, but Hawkins, who KJV. lived in the Phoenix area, had Forty-seven years pastor- been in frail health for several ing, 67 years in the ministry years and was diagnosed with and over 30 years evangelizing colon cancer in 2007. abroad. We are praising God for Hawkins, nicknamed “The true visionaries that have im- Hawk” for his soaring rep- movably stood on God’s word. ertoire of acrobatic shots, Pastor and Sister Smith have Dr. and Sis. G.S. Smith was shadowed by a college faithfully followed the call of on so many lives are phenom- point-shaving scandal that God and brought a ministry enal. led to the National Basketball from a storefront church in the Pastor and Sister Gilbert S. Association to blackball him ghetto of Miami to an inter- Smith will be honored at an ap- for years, even though he was national ministry that spans preciation dinner on Saturday, never directly linked to any three continents, with over 300 October 21 at 6 p.m. at the Air- wrongdoing. churches all praising God. To port Marriott Hotel, 1201 NW Cornelius Lance Hawkins know them is to love and hon- 42 Avenue, Miami, FL 33126. was born July 17, 1942, in or them. The impressions and Please call Ernie Cowart at 954- Brooklyn. He could dunk by conditions they have imprinted 558-8444 for details. age 11 and ruled the asphalt playgrounds of New York as he grew to 6-feet-8. Connie Hawkins, right, protecting the rim against Walt Frazier of the Knicks in 1973. Bus trip to Fantasy Fest in Key West He was a decent shooter, but Bus trip Fantasy Fest, Key West, FL. October 28. $55. he was at his best in shaking toward such future stars as fi gures always contended he lifted the ban in 1969. Contact Rose, 305-528-1395. off defenders who dared to Julius Erving, Michael Jordan had nothing to do with it, but The Suns, a one-year-old try to cover him one-on-one. and Kobe Bryant. the NBA barred him nonethe- franchise at the time, selected Hawkins would blow by them Hawkins toured the world less. Hawkins second overall after and, gripping the ball in one with the Harlem Globetrotters, “It was totally devastating,” losing a coin fl ip for the rights hand, fi nish with breathtak- then played two seasons in Hawkins said in a 2009 in- to Lew Alcindor, now known ing wizardry or a thunderous the old American Basketball terview with NBA.com. “I was as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Erika Hart is a warrior slam, seemingly breaking the Association in the 1960s. He innocent, but no one would “Once I became an NBA ups, online safe spaces and laws of gravity. was the league’s most valuable listen to me. Plus, coming player, I never looked back,” HART survivor mentoring. Check out “Someone said if I didn’t player in 1968, helping the from a poor family, no one Hawkins said. “People still to continued from 11B cancer.org or cancercare.org for break them, I was slow to obey Pittsburgh Pipers to a title. even thought about trying this day ask me if I was bit- addition to hair loss, survi- resources. them,” he once said. He didn’t play in the NBA to get a lawyer to fi ght it. We ter about that, and I still tell vors can contend with mouth One thing that surprised Hawkins produced his own until he was 27 because of just weren’t that sophisti- them . . . I’m just glad I was sores, aches, scarring, nau- Hart, however, was the impact brand of basketball theater his supposed connection to a cated.” able to play.” sea, darkening of nails, meno- the illness had on her sexual with a revolutionary style of college point-shaving scandal Hawkins eventually sued He was an NBA All-Star for pausal symptoms and blood desire. "I was on the highest play that made him “one of in New York City while he was the NBA and, according to four straight seasons. His clots. Some issues can even be dosage of chemo," says the Co- basketball’s great innovators,” a freshman at the University his biography on NBA.com, best season in the NBA was lifelong, such as lymphedema lumbia University lecturer who the Suns said in their state- of Iowa in 1961. Hawkins was reached a settlement for more his fi rst, when he averaged (which is swelling in the limbs). teaches a class on gender. "It ment. His airborne play and never directly associated with than $1 million. Then-com- 24.6 points, 10.4 rebounds Hart suffers from the condi- takes a toll and I felt fatigued a mighty leaps pointed the way the scandal, and the principal missioner J. Walter Kennedy and 4.8 assists. tion. "Whenever I travel, I have lot. It took away my libido, and to wear compression sleeves that was something no one had or be mindful of swelling," she talked to me about." says. Other symptoms include Disappointed in the lack of Children's health program uncertain fatigue and hot fl ashes. information she had received Dealing with the side effects from her oncologist about sex By Gray Rohrer Medicaid says Florida will run executive director for Florida of Hurricane Irma. of treatment can also serve as after cancer, she worked to re- out of funding for the program Voices for Health, a health KidCare records show there Tallahassee Bureau a constant reminder of the dis- ignite her interest on her own. sometime in January if it isn’t care access advocacy group. were 28,356 Central Florida ease. For those who may need "It's a new body to explore. You TALLAHASSEE — A 20 reauthorized. Those with incomes be- enrollees as of Sept. 1, includ- assistance managing their have to be gentle," she says. year-old health care program Health care access advo- tween 133 percent and 200 ing 14,022 in Orange County. challenges, there are multiple Consulting a health care pro- for low-income children is in cates say CHIP is vital for percent of the federal poverty “They’re not necessarily sources of support available, fessional or talking with your danger of dying, putting near- many families who aren’t poor level, or from about $32,000 poor or on the lower end of including group therapy meet- partner can also help. ly 30,000 Central Florida chil- enough for Medicaid but not to $48,000 for a family of four, the spectrum, but providing dren at risk of losing coverage. wealthy enough for essential are eligible. About 8.4 million health care for their children Congress failed to renew the care for their children. Some children in the U.S. receive is right outside their reach,” Children’s Health Insurance CHIP plans also provide cover- care through the program, Darius said. “So it’s really a Program before its authoriza- age for dental or other preven- including about 375,000 in big boon to the middle class tion ran out Sept. 30, and it’s tative care not offered under Florida as of 2016, according especially.” unclear whether legislation to many private plans but can to federal data. KidCare is heavily reliant extend the program will pass help prevent more expensive Enrollees in the state’s CHIP on federal funding, which before states, such as Florida, health problems later in life. program, known in Florida as makes up 96 percent of the run out of money for it. “If our kids can’t go to school KidCare, are required to pay program’s overall spending. If Florida has $359 million car- regularly because they’re sick monthly premiums of $15 or Congress doesn’t reauthorize ried over from the prior year it or if they can’t participate ful- $20. KidCare administrators CHIP, the state would have to can use for the program, but ly ... that stunts their devel- recently extended the dead- make up the spending, or else a report from a commission opment and really holds back line for October’s premium the program would fold or face set up to analyze CHIP and our state,” said Scott Darius, from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 because deep cuts.

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DELORES “LOIS” LEWIS 8 at Hialeah Service 10 a.m., We think of you always, but GREEN, 78, re- Hospital. Saturday at Mt. especially today. tired, died Oc- Service 11 a.m., Zion Apostolic PEGGIE ANN COLLINS You will never be forgotten, tober 3 at Trust- Saturday at Church. 06/29/1962 - 10/11/2016 although you are gone away. bridge Hospice. House of God Your memory is a keepsake Survived by Miracle Temple. One year have past since with which we never part. three daughters, the angels come and carried God has you in His keeping; three sisters; you home to be with Jesus in we have you in our hearts. two brothers; , Heaven. The good memories With love from your father, The Miami Times host of other rel- Caballero Rivero GERALD GLENN EDDEX, 59, we shared for 54 years help Wayne; mother, Gloria; sister, atives and friends. Service 11 a.m., laborer, died October 3. Service www.miamitimesonline.com CURTIS PARAMORE, 83, airport to ease the pain, but each day Alicia and brother, Shelton. Saturday at Union Missionary Bap- 11:30 a.m., Saturday at Friendship sky cap, died since you left seems like eter- tist Church of West Palm Beach. M.B. Church in Hallandale. October 7 at nity. May you rest in eternal peace. Jackson North MARY JONES, 91, died From mom, dad, sister, , Medical Center. September 27. Service 10 a.m., Manker brothers, nieces, nephews, Service 11 a.m., Saturday at Mt. Olive Primitive family and friends. MAE ROSE HODGES, 70, fl oral Saturday in the Baptist Church. designer, died chapel. September 30, , at UM Medical Range Happy Birthday Center. Service , In loving memory of, 1 p.m., Saturday Eric L. Wilson LAURETTA DINGLE, 77, at Little Rock retired CSR Primitive Baptist ARLENE CARPENTER, 76, technician for Church. homemaker, died September 22. Mercy Hospital, Services were held. died September 27. Survivors , EDMEE B. LLORENTE, died include her Southern Memorial September 27. Private service with husband, Alfred FRED D. HALL, 92, truck driver, family. Dingle Jr.; son, died at home Anthony Dukes October 1. WILNER RACINE, 53, died (Laurene); six grandchildren; fi ve Service 10:30 September 20. Private services great-grandchildren; a host of other a.m., Friday at were held. relatives and friends. Services Greater New were held. Bethel Baptist ENRRIQUE DIAZ, 50, died Church of Miami October 8 at Memorial Regional ANNA ALEXIS, 77, retired Gardens. Hospital. Services were held. housekeeping, died October 1. Service 10 a.m., Saturday in the MICHAEL RICHARD chapel. JUDITH BROWN 305-694-6210 SPENCER, 77, factory offi ce 10/12/1966 - 09/21/2014 SEE YOUR worker, died October 9 at home. AURELIA GONZALEZ, 101, re- Service noon, Thursday, October tired nursing aide, died September We love and miss you. OBITUARY ONLINE 19 in the chapel. Love your family. WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM 25. Services were held. The Miami Times Entertainment Lifestyle F ASHION • H IP H OP • M USIC • F OOD • D INING • A RTS & C ULTURE • P EOPLE SECTION C & MIAMI, FLORIDA, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES REMEMBERING Jazzing it up! Miami native releases Grant Green documentary

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RANT n the late 1980s and early 1990s, the recordings of an unsung jazz guitarist named Grant Green were played by deejays in London. These dee- jays were drawn to funky tunes created in the late 1960s and 1970s, many of them jazz tracks. At the same time, African American hip-hop performers beganI sampling the same music. Many deejays and rap- pers found the work of Green, a St. Louis-born musician, especially intriguing. The Grant Green Story, a one-hour documentary REEN scheduled for release this month will continue Miami native shared her memories to introduce Green to new audiences. Green recorded at Blue Note Records, America’s fi rst By Sharony Green independent jazz label, alongside some of the Special to The Miami Times biggest names in jazz including pianist Herbie Hancock, alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson and Editor’s note: Sharony Green is a Miami native others during the label’s fertile period: the early to and professor at the University of Alabama. She cre- mid-1960s. G ated the documentary about her former father-in- Of particular interest to South Florida, the law, the late Grant Green. This is her refl ection project was co-directed and co-produced about how his music infl uences different music by Sharony Green, a native of Miami and genres today. graduate of American High School and the It’s been a minute since I fi rst heard A Tri- University of Miami. She is an assistant be Called Quest’s Vibes and Stuff. When it professor of history at the University of was released in 1991 on A Low End Theory, Alabama, and former daughter-in-law of their second album, I had no idea this tune Grant Green. featured the guitar samples of the man I was While long-time supporters of jazz prefer dating. This was the case even though they Grant Green’s early work in the bop tradi- had the exact same name: Grant Green. tion, it was his energetic and funky guitar

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Kitty Hawk cast concludes the show with a song.

Play exposes students to STEM KITTY HAWK TELLS THE STORY OF THE WRIGHT BROTHERS IN A DIFFERENT WAY

By Janiah Adams in 1903. Kitty them something that’s positive 31-year-old performer. “Because [email protected] “Our purpose for this pro- Hawk cast for them to look forward to as it’s rare, especially telling this duction is really to engage our members well, have a concrete foundation story of the Wright Brothers. Miami-Dade County seventh- seventh-graders in that im- on what career paths can stem They don’t look like us.” graders were exposed to the pressionable time period when appear on from this.” Keys has been in show repeatedly told story of the they’re thinking about what they stage. It’s no secret that Orville and business since the age of 13. Wright Brothers, but with a twist want to do in the future,” said Wilbur Wright were both white He started as a professional — starring a Black cast member. Jairo Ontiveros, the assistant men, but Black cast member musician and got into acting four The Adrienne Arsht Center for vice president for education and Brian Keys portrays one of the and a half years ago. the Performing Arts’ newest pro- community engagement at the brothers. “So, I really love it,” Keys said. duction, as part of its arts educa- Arsht Center. “They have those “For me to be in this role in “And they seem like they had tion program, is Kitty Hawk. This dreams of becoming a perfor- front of such a diverse commu- fun.” production is a STEAM-focused mer, or government offi cial, or nity with the Miami-Dade Public Keys incorporated elements musical about the journey of Wil- judge or a doctor, some of them Schools, I kind of take pride in of Black culture throughout the bur and Orville Wright to create want to become pilots. And so, the fact that they’re able to come show, performing the ‘Dab’ at the world’s fi rst powered fl ight for us, we want to capture them in and see themselves on stage moments of excitement, and a t K i t t y H a w k , N o r t h C a r o l i n a , at that age when we can give in the lead role,” said Keys, a Please turn to PLAY 4C

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still living. My cousins Alpha Kappa Alpha THE and I often talk during sorors at the National our family ‘Happy Hour’ Cathedral for the WHIRLv that when Arthur dies, Episcopal Church’s By Vennda-Rei Gibson [email protected] a generation will have Acolyte Festival this Social gone and we are the year. Along with Encouraging and preparing 1970 has worked with seventh next generation, our Leona Swilley, young people plays an Grade young ladies, through a children the next and so Davrye Gibson important part in communities. mentoring program called Bee- on. The “moving fi nger Smith, Juanita Each one of us can fi nd small Ettes. Senords, seventh grade writes and having writ TOUSSAINT Johnson Miller, ways to make a difference. In young men, were added some moves on.” That’s why family Leah Swilley Watts, Iral that vein, I’d like to share the years later. The programs reunions and get- togethers are Davis Porter and Christie musical talents displayed by purpose is to successfully very signifi cant. Sitting around Sabir were also on the D.C. two young people last weekend engage seventh grade students the table, shaking stories and scene. As many youth along and let them know that we are to interact socially and haring history. During his with their families in D.C. proud of them. On last Sunday culturally with other Bee-Ettes time as an Assemblyman, visited both The National afternoon, at the Church of the and Senords, utilizing various Arthur worked passionately Cathedral and The African Transfi guration, there were two activities as a foundation for for his people. The movement American Museum of History very talented young people who positive personal development. was and still is important to and Culture. were featured on the Women’s The chapter is now extending him. We would tease Arthur October birthdays? Day program. So here’s to an invitation for seventh Connie and Arthur Eve and his wife Connie about Blessings to all of you for Alex Touissaint and Natalie Grade Youth to participate in your temple and your religion. 1950 classmate and my cousin naming their twins, Malcolm another year and thank you Grundstroem, both its Annual Bee-Ettes When you enter into it take Arthur “Pop” Eve. Arthur is a and Martin, after two for sharing your students of church & Senords Preparatory with you your all.” Bonita’s former New York Assemblyman great leaders in the civil feelings of gratitude organist Mr. Lloyd Program. There will be sermon on Sunday was a good and lives in Buffalo. His rights struggle. Families and thanks. Brockington. The a parent orientation on summary of this quotation health’s failing and my family is and family pride is This message from arts are important in October 28. and how we interact always very grateful for all of you who priceless. a T-shirt caught my our schools and we’re Blessings to Rev. with ourselves, others and remember and inquire about Congratulations to attention. It truly for all of the dedicated Bonita Jones Levarity God. Oftentimes sermons and him. Of the nine grandchildren Rosalind Brewer, an speaks for itself. teachers. and the ministry at teachings and seeing people of Nathaniel James Eve alumna of Spelman AMEN, Our churches Church of The Open we haven’t seen in a while and Cecilia Natalia Eve: College and serves as “We march y’all and community LEVARITY Door. Bonita delivered trigger memories and lead us Millicent Spicer, Gracita Eve chair of the school’s GRUNDSTROEM mad. We sit down, organizations really do a beautiful message to thoughts of our family and Williams, Cecelia Eve Lewis, board of trustees, who y’all mad. We speak so much in working with youth. on Sunday entitled ‘This is friends. While at the Church Josephine Spicer Poitier, was recently named COO of up, y’all mad. We die, y’all They are to be commended. why I Love you.’ It gave the of The Open Door I talked with Gloria Spicer Lacey, Charles Starbucks. silent.” So it is as We Live, One such organization, the congregation and guests Dr. Gwen Robinson and as Eve, Oliver Spenter Spicer Black girls rock indeed. Pray, Love, Sing, Dance and Alpha Gamma Chapter of Eta some words to ponder. Kilead she always does, she asked Sr., William Eve and Denson Fredricka Fisher was in D.C. Laugh in the Whirl. Blessings, Phi Beta Sorority Inc since Gibran wrote “Your daily life is about her Dorsey Class of Eve, Arthur is the only one recently with a few of her ‘This is why I Love you.’ A revolution in jazz? An avant-garde festival makes history, but not community

By Giovanni Russonello The New York Times

PHILADELPHIA — From Thursday through Sunday, au- diences at FringeArts in this city’s historic district heard a saxophone distorted through The cellist six effects pedals squealing at Tomeka Reid peak volume, surrealist absur- played a solo dism from a heritage jazz en- during the Art semble, atonal electric harp, Ensemble of and solo fl ute played in vehe- ment gusts over a track of loo- Chicago’s set on ming electronics. Saturday. The October Revolution in Jazz & Contemporary Music was something like a State of the Union for free improvisa- tion and avant-garde compo- —Photos credit: Ryan Collerd for The New York Times sition, and also a statement of The October Revolution in Jazz & Contemporary Music, a four-day festival in Phila- potential. An intergenerational delphia, wrapped up its fi rst night with a performance by the Sun Ra Arkestra. sweep of experimentalists — including younger acts as well ous strands of American expe- joined on drums in the 1970s, mance by the Sun Ra Arke- as many of free jazz’s fi rst-ge- rimentalism that have blosso- was also on hand, along with stra, a big band based in Phi- neration heroes, now in their med in microscenes across the the trumpeter Hugh Ragin, the ladelphia that is experiencing 70s, 80s and 90s — appeared country, and raising the tech- cellist Tomeka Reid and the a late-late-career renaissance on a well-appointed stage in a nical bar for the presentation of bassists Jaribu Shahid and more than 20 years after the city not known for high-budget avant-garde music on instituti- Junius Paul. At FringeArts, all death of its namesake. But it jazz presentations. It was a onal stages. six stood at attention to begin was on Friday that audiences rare institutional moment for The Art Ensemble of Chicago the set, facing stage left; Mit- began to wake up and reco- the improvising avant-garde played Saturday night’s fi nal chell tooted a staccato note on gnize the rareness of what they and maybe proof that in a mo- set, framed as a celebration his saxophone, and the musi- were hearing. The saxophonist ment when jazz is surging, the on what would have been his certs and happenings in an of the band’s 50th anniversa- cians took their positions. Long and composer Anthony Brax- United States can respect its 92nd birthday.) Also four days attempt to seize the economic ry. This group — originally a solos came pouring forth from ton headlined, playing a solo fringes on a level that only Eu- long, held at the Cellar Café in gears — and to craft welcoming fl agship ensemble of Chicago’s each member, but the quicksil- performance that was full of a rope historically has. Upper Manhattan, his Octo- stages for uncompromising im- Association for the Advance- ver spread of Moye’s drumming mysterious, sibilant lyricism; But all weekend, you got the ber Revolution hosted concerts provisation. ment of Creative Musicians vied for attention throughout. his playing was more beautiful sense that the good stuff was by pioneers of the newfangled The festival in Philadelphia — has always embodied a ra- He used brushes to a levitating and generous than usual, but happening onstage — not much avant-garde, like Sun Ra, John a half-century later was not dical black performativity. In effect on the snare and cym- it still focused your attention of the music’s live-wire energy Tchicai and Paul Bley, and it about artist determination: the 1960s and ’70s, its music, bals, then moved to the congas on the way an instrument must was penetrating the audience featured midnight panel dis- The events were booked by the sometimes laced with vocals to accompany Reid as she took assign a set of linguistic para- or getting passed around. In a cussions featuring musicians nonprofi t Ars Nova Workshop, and often performed in costu- a percussive pizzicato solo. The meters — and what it means to way, this festival was running and writers trying to make sen- which has presented experi- me, proposed a form of collec- night hit a climax on Mitchell’s brush against them. On origi- in a different, almost opposing, se of a new landscape in forma- mental music around the city tive free improvising that was fi nal statement, the band buil- nal pieces and, unexpectedly, direction from its inspiration. tion. Admission to each night’s for 17 years. There were no dis- distinctly Chicagoan: earthier ding to a swarm behind him. covers of jazz standards (“Ruby, The October Revolution drew musical revue cost $1 (about $8 cussions or other acknowledg- and more liturgical than Or- He moved in whorls on alto sa- My Dear” and “Four”), he pla- its name from the original Oc- today). ments of the politics of music nette Coleman’s, more aerated xophone, his face wide open — yed little fl urrying obbligatos tober Revolution in Jazz, con- Within 10 years, similar ga- making or the ways musicians than John Coltrane’s. both blank and intent — as if and fl ights around a single vened in New York in 1964 by therings would be common- might assert creative freedom In its current iteration, the he were in the midst of a har- note, softly splitting tones or the experimental trumpeter place, thanks to New York’s off the bandstand. Ars Nova’s saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell rowing revelation. warbling or breathing through Bill Dixon. (The fi rst night of loft-jazz scene, where experi- intent, instead, seemed to be is the only founding member The festival’s opening night the horn while clacking on its the Philadelphia festival fell mental musicians hosted con- twofold: pulling together vari- left; Famoudou Don Moye, who had culminated with a perfor- keys. Nelly set to perform in South Florida; denies rape allegation By Ben Crandell Georgia Line’s next tour stops On Twitter, Nelly professed SouthFlorida.com are Oct. 12 in Jacksonville, his innocence in a series of Oct. 13 in Tampa and Oct. 14 posts. Rapper Nelly’s arrest after a in West Palm Beach. “I am beyond shocked that weekend rape allegation has South Florida representa- I have been targeted with this so far not affected his sta- tives for concert promoter Live false allegation. I am complete- tus as an opening act when Nation could not be reached ly innocent. I am confi dent Florida Georgia Line brings its for questions about the West that once the facts are looked Smooth tour to Coral Sky Am- Palm Beach concert lineup, at, it will be very clear that I phitheatre in West Palm Beach but Nelly and Chris Lane am the victim of a false alle- on Saturday, Oct. 14. continue to be listed as ope- gation,” he wrote. “I do want A Grammy-winning per- ning acts on the Live Nation to apologize to my loved ones former best known for the website. for the embarrassment and for hit “Hot in Herre,” Nelly was In an email to USA Today, putting myself in a situation booked and released without Nelly’s attorney, Scott Rosen- where I could be victimized charges by police in Auburn, blum, called the performer a by this false and defaming Wash., hours after the attack victim of a “fabricated allega- allegation.” was alleged to have occurred tion … motivated by greed and According to the arrest re- on his tour bus early Saturday vindictiveness. I am confi dent, port, Nelly was booked in an morning. once this scurrilous accusati- investigation of second-degree After issuing denials of the on is thoroughly investigated, rape that is alleged to have oc- allegation through his lawyer there will be no charges. Nelly curred on his tour bus parked —Getty Images and in multiple Saturday posts is prepared to address and outside a Walmart Supercenter on Twitter, Nelly did not per- pursue all legal avenues to Nelly is scheduled to open for Florida Georgia Line on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Coral hours after his performance at form as scheduled that night redress any damage caused by Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach. The 42-year-old Grammy winner was arrested the White River Amphitheatre in Ridgefi eld, Wash. Florida this clearly false allegation." in a rape investigation on Saturday. in Auburn. 4C THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER MUSIC REVIEW Jazz that loves a good story For this The Grammy-winning vocalist, it's all about the stories in the lyrics and the most imaginative way to tell them meia Horn, Vuyo Sotashe, Veronica a trio led by pianist Aaron Diehl, By Will Friedwald Swift, Nicholas King, and the young a longtime collaborator. Intersper- The Wall Street Journal woman generally acknowledged as sed among the relatively familiar the industry leader—Cécile McLorin songs done live (like Irving Berlin’s Those of us who love jazz singing Salvant. “The Best Thing for You [Would are basking in a perpetual golden Last year, Salvant became, at age Be Me]” and “Let’s Face the Mu- age — even many decades after the 26, the youngest woman ever to win sic and Dance”) are four originals pantheonic era of Billie Holiday, the jazz vocal Grammy, for her third she taped in a studio with a string Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and album, “For One to Love.” Her latest, quartet. The four pieces by Salvant Anita O’Day. herself are mostly brief, interstitial In the 1980s and ’90s, we began numbers that facilitate the transiti- following three women who would One of Salvant's most on from one song to another. dominate the Grammy awards deep One of Salvant’s most effective into the new millenni- eff ective methods is her methods is her capacity for contrast. um, and reveled in Early in the fi rst disc, she progres- their strengths: ses from the coded wordplay of the sonic eu- capacity for contrast Noël Coward’s “Mad About the Boy” phoria of Dian- to the directness of the J. Russell ne Reeves, the Robinson and Al Bernard vaudeville mesmerizing the ambitious double number, famously recorded by Bes- exoticism of CD “Dreams and sie Smith, “Sam Jones Blues.” Cassandra Daggers,” is out There’s another remarkable se- now. quence a few tracks later, consisting For Salvant, it’s of three show tunes: Frank Loesser’s all about the stories “Never Will I Marry” swings hard; in the lyrics and the “Somehow I Never Could Believe,” ly- most imaginative way ricist Langston Hughes and compo- to tell them. She draws ser Kurt Weill’s 10-minute aria (from Wilson, and the intimate, on a wide range of mate- “Street Scene”), switches tempos sensual connection Dee Dee rial, only some in the tra- and moods and blurs the boundari- Bridgewater has with an audience. ditional jazz vocal repertoire, es between musical theater and ope- And now at least fi ve jazz singers and she structures the new album ra; and Jule Styne’s “If a Girl Isn’t — all in their 20s — are poised to in a highly unusual sequence. Most Pretty” is a gentle waltz. All three make a permanent, vital contributi- of the tracks were recorded at the tell a tale of love lost (or never on to this durable art form: Jazz- Village Vanguard a year ago with Please turn to SALVANT 6C A diff erent take on the story of the Wright brothers in Kitty Hawk PLAY musical shown at the Arsht activities such as drone design cast member on stage. He is in- out how did they do it, overco- been through those sort of si- continued from 1C Center specifi cally for seventh- and creation, airplane design terested in fl ying and building ming a problem and coming to- tuations where you grow up graders. The cast will perform and brainstorming solutions for things. gether to do what works.” in a small town, but you have saying words such as ‘what’s up’ the show two times a day until problems in their community. Cornya Floyd, another stu- Ontiveros said the play sends dreams that are much bigger and ‘fam.’ When it came time to Friday, Oct.13, for all 26,000 Students who have seen the dent at West Little River K-8 a broader message to students. than that square footage and acknowledge the cast members seventh-graders in the Miami- show greatly enjoyed it. Center, noticed the Wright Brot- “So the idea they have in front you need to fi gure out how you at the end of the show, the sea Dade County Public School “I thought the show was good hers’ ability to solve problems. of them in production shows pursue that dream and that’s of students applauded the lou- System to view. Then, on Oct. and the songs, they kept co- “The show, at fi rst, it slowed them that there’s these two what the Wright Brothers did. dest for Keys. After the show, 23, the Kitty Hawk STEAM ming back and forth with it,” it down on how they got toge- brothers that left their home And by doing so, they changed students continued to applaud workshops will begin and will said Charles Bradley, a seventh- ther,” Cornya said. “How they in Dayton, Ohio, to pursue a the world as we know it. And him as he made his way from target underserved youth in grader at West Little River K-8 have troubles, issues, like, how dream, and that dream was so, what we’re saying to our se- back stage for an interview. Miami for 10-13 weeks. Studen- Center. “I thought it was good.” to work it out, how to solve their Kitty Hawk,” Ontiveros said. venth-graders is you have that Kitty Hawk premiered this ts will work with professionals Charles also said it meant so- problems. And then, after a “So Kitty Hawk was not a play, ability. It’s in you. We want to year, and will be an annual and participate in hands-on mething to him to see a Black while, they were trying to fi gure it’s a concept, and we all have help you get there.” THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5C THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 Steve Gallon honored with lifetime achievement award Educator has championed the uplift of students in our urban schools Miami Times staff report in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and then served as an Steve Gallon III, Miami- assistant principal at Holmes Dade School Board Member Elementary School. Mary McLeod Bethune-National Historic Land- for District One, received the Gallon was promoted to prin- Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime cipal at Miami Northwestern mark Foundation Curator/B-CU Archivist Dr. Ashley Achievement Award from the High school before moving Robertson Preston National School Boards Associ- into a district administrator ation Council of Urban Boards position. He later became of Education's (CUBE). superintendent of schools in Museum awards Micah Ali, chairman of the a New Jersey district, before Council of Urban Boards of returning to Florida. In 2016 Education, lauded Gallon in he was elected to the District announcing the honor. One position. B-CU $130,000 “For nearly 30 years, at every Supporters say Gallon has level of public education, Dr. demonstrated an unwavering Steve Gallon III has champi- commitment to advocacy and archives grant oned the education and uplift equity for students in the ur- of children in urban school,” ban core. Miami Times staff report support academic research Ali said. The award was presented to by providing newly-pro- The award recognizes an in- Dr. Gallon at a special lun- The Bethune-Cookman cessed resources for facul- dividual who has demonstrated cheon held at the Ritz-Carlton University Archives con- ty presentations at various a longstanding commitment to Sept. 29 during CUBE’s 50th tains a wide variety of ma- conferences such as the So- the educational needs of urban annual conference in New terials in various formats ciety of American Archivists, school children through his or that depict the lives and Association of African Ame- Orleans. Fellow Miami-Dade —Photo courtesy of Steve Gallon III her service as a local school County school board members works of individuals who rican Museums, Association board member. Perla Tabares Hantman, Susie Miami-Dade County School Board Member Steve Gal- contributed to the instituti- of American Museums, and Gallon has spent nearly Castillo and Mari Tere Rojas lon III accepts the Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achie- on. Archives include a coll- the National Council of Pu- 30 years as an educator. He also attended the conference to vement Award at Council of Urban Boards of Education ection of documents, which blic History.” began his career as a teacher cheer Gallon on. Conference in New Orleans. include numerous programs Moreover, faculty will be and a wealth of photographs encouraged to publish and that date back to the time of conduct research utilizing founder Mary McLeod Bet- archival materials. With Jesmyn Ward fi nalist for book award hune. The Institute of Mu- newly-added staff and con- seum and Library Services sulting from current facul- The Associated Press grant will expand B-CU Ar- ty members - including Dr. chives capacity and support Anthony Dixon, assistant Jesmyn Ward, Masha Ges- academic research overall. professor of history and sen and Frances Fitzgerald are Bethune-Cookman Uni- Dr. Tasha Lucas Youmans, among this year’s fi nalists for versity Archives has recei- dean/library and chief li- the National Book Awards. ved a $130K grant from the brarian- collections will be On Wednesday, the National Institute of Museum and made available by creating Book Foundation announced Library services. The grant a processing schedule and short lists of fi ve each in the will improve the quality of assigning specifi c tasks to categories of fi ction, nonfi c- services provided by B-CU volunteers and interns. tion, young people’s literature Archives and expand its ca- Located on the second and poetry. Winners will be pacity. Namely, funds will fl oor of the Swisher Libra- announced at a Manhattan establish a history intern- ry, B-CU Archives is open dinner ceremony on Nov. 15, ship project for two student Monday through Friday du- interns to process collec- ring the hours of 10 a.m. tions and a full-time staff until 3 p.m. The public is archivist. welcome by appointment. With Mary McLeod Bethu- B-CU’s new archivist, ne-National Historic Land- Whitney Barrett graduated mark Foundation Curator/ from Bethune-Cookman B-CU Archivist Dr. Ashley University with a Bachelor Robertson Preston serving of Arts degree in History as the lead, the new archi- in 2010 and recently gra- vist will work full-time with a duated from Florida State team of two interns from the University with a Master of Public History Department. Science degree in Informa- This will be a partnership tion in 2017. Over the past between the Mary McLeod two years Barrett served as Bethune Foundation-Na- a Curatorial Fellow in both sing,” Min Jin Lee’s “Pachinko” “Killers of the Flower Moon: the Tree,” Erika L. Sanchez’s tional Historic Landmark the Archives and the Bet- and a pair of debut works, The Osage Murders and the “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexi- and the Bethune-Cookman hune Foundation. “During Carmen Maria Machado’s Birth of the FBI” and Nancy can Daughter,” Rita Williams- University Archives under my time at the Foundati- “Her Body and Other Parties: MacLean’s “Democracy in Garcia’s “Clayton Byrd Goes the leadership of the B-CU on I have been able to help Stories” and Lisa Ko’s “The Chains: The Deep History of Underground” and Ibi Zoboi’s Swisher Library. prepare the Mary McLeod Leavers.” the Radical Right’s Stealth “American Street.” According to Dr. Robert- Bethune Collection for re- The nonfi ction nominees Plan for America.” Panels of fi ve judges in each when Annie Proulx and publis- son Preston, the program search in addition to sever- mostly focused on democracy In poetry, the nominees category made their selections her Dick Robinson of Scho- meets many needs: al other collections,” Barrett and racial justice. Gessen was were Frank Bidart’s “Half- from more than 1,500 works lastic will receive honorary “The hiring of an archivist said. Ms. Barrett also ful- nominated for “The Future is light: Collected Poems 1965- submitted overall by publis- prizes. allows the archives to be- fi ll information requests at History,” a look into the rise of 2016,” Leslie Harrison’s “The hers. The book foundation Fifteen of the 20 nominees come more accessible to re- the archives and oversees totalitarianism in her native Book of Endings,” Layli Long released long lists of 10 last are women. searchers. It also stabilizes volunteers. “My experience Russia, and Fitzgerald for “The Soldier’s “WHEREAS,” Shane month, with Jennifer Egan’s Ward was cited for her the archives preservation working here has been very Evangelicals: The Struggle McCrae’s “In the Language of novel “Manhattan Bridge,” haunting, lyrical novel “Sing, efforts through the training rewarding and as an alumni to Shape America.” The other My Captor” and Danez Smith’s Timothy B. Tyson’s nonfi ction Unburied, Sing,” her fi rst of staff in areas of conser- and historian, I am proud to fi nalists were Erica Armstrong “Don’t Call Us Dead: Poems.” “The Blood of Emmett Till” and work of fi ction since winning vation and provides greater be able to preserve and sha- Dunbar’s “Never Caught: The The fi nalists in young people’s Angie Thomas’ young adult the National Book Award for opportunities for minorities re the history of our founder Washingtons’ Relentless Pur- literature were Elana K. best-seller “The Hate U Give” “Salvage the Bones.” The other in the fi eld,” she said. “Fur- and this institution, she ad- suit of Their Runaway Slave, Arnold’s “What Girls Are Made among those bypassed for the fi ction fi nalists include Elliot thermore, the project will ded. Ackerman’s “Dark at the Cros- Ona Judge,” David Grann’s Of,” Robin Benway’s “Far from short list. FAMU alumna, discusses work on FOX’s ‘Shots Fired’ Anderson, Jay Z, Ro James, Hollywood Publicist Keisha Boyd, Heather Victoria, Emeli Sande, E-40, Scarface, Ruff Endz, Big shares original sounds of series Bill Morganfi eld, Dionne Farris, Marqus Clae, Shire, Sabrina By JL Carter Sr. Beyond the Lights) and Gina Starke, Gene Noble, Marion Hill, HBCUdigest Prince-Bythewood (Beyond the and Big Sean. Lights, Love & Basketball, Se- Keisha Boyd is equipped with Shots Fired has been viewed cret Life of Bees), is one of the more than 18 years of expe- by more than 30 million viewers most talked about in TV histo- rience in journalism, public re- over the last six weeks and re- ry and is stimulating conversa- lations, event planning, marke- ceived exceptional reviews for tion across the nation. Integral ting and community outreach to the storyline is an incredible its content. The show, based in Keisha Boyd campaigns. As a graduate of the a small North Carolina town, is music soundtrack, which offers illustrious Florida Agricultu- speaking to the very essence of intergenerational songs with an and abuse of power is a real is- ral and Mechanical University what is happening in today’s so- array of original music created sue; and has been for many ye- (FAMU), Keisha offers a diverse ciety. Behind the scenes is Kei- for the series. Veteran music su- ars. This show is representative and multi-cultural background sha Boyd, owner of Pickett PR pervisors, Jabari Ali and John of our world – right now! It puts to her business partners and its Group. She is the music publi- Houlihan, were tapped for this it right in your face,” says Keisha clients. cist and is working to share the special project in an effort to Boyd. The original music in this “FAMU laid the foundation amazing, original sounds from fuse the perfect mix of musical series is just phenomenal. It am- for me as a PR pro! We worked the series. genres including hip-hop, blues, plifi es the role of the characters hard in J-School at FAMU. It is Shots Fired featuring Sanaa gospel, R&B and alternative. and makes the audience feel the there that I learned that it may Lathan (The Perfect Guy), Ste- Subsequently, Jabari Ali (Pa- scenes in the show. As the publi- take some late nights and early phen James (Race) as well as ragon Film Music) asked Pickett cist, I had to truly listen to the mornings to get the job done. My Academy Award winners Helen PR to come aboard to handle the lyrics in order to tell the story of professors taught me the skills Hunt and Richard Dreyfuss, ex- music branding and publicity for how the music moves you.” I needed; and I learned how to poses the depths of police shoo- this project. Several well-known enter- become a true professional. I tings in racially charged envi- “This is probably one of the tainers, producers and wri- track. The show features music Leon Bridges, Antonique Smith, will forever be grateful to FAMU, ronments. The series, created by most important projects I will ters came together to create from BJ the Chicago Kid, Aloe Swizz Beatz, NAS, Antony Ha- Dr. Hawkins and my J-School Reggie Bythewood (Notorious, ever work on. Police brutality the highly anticipated sound- Blacc, Da Honorable C-Note, milton, Mali Music, Sunshine FAMU-ly!” 6C THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

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Grant Green's music infl uence: Yesterday, today and tomorrow GRANT computers and video games country drive (he hated to fl y). continued from 1C provide other distractions. “I One sees, too, the cities to think he really likes the kids,” which his son would travel in Grant Green Jr., not to be mi- my ex says in the fi lm that ulti- 1995 to learn more about what staken with his older brother mately puts on display a young took place before he fell over af- Gregory who plays professional- black man refl ecting on not just ter having a heart attack. He’d ly under that name, was always his dad, but the world around traveled in his green Cadillac chill about the identity of his fa- him. We’ve come a long way from a gig at the Lighthouse, ther. As The Grant Green Story, from the time he and his friends a Hermosa Beach, Califor- a newly released documentary played ball outdoors on Green- nia, club to yet another gig in on the elder Grant’s life makes lawn Avenue, with his father Harlem. What all did he think clear, just before these two were watching, to make sure every- about as he drove, I now won- catching up on lost time, his one was okay. der. Pain, a tune by Houston dad was dead at the age of 43 To learn such stories about Person that was composed by in 1979. the love for family as revealed the Ohio Players, is the only In the early 1990s going for- in an African American man song we could afford to put ward, we’d hear his father’s and his son in today’s social cli- under the fi lm, alongside ones music sampled on numerous al- mate is a real privilege. To hear purchased cheaply on Getty. It bums by everyone from Cypress his music inside work by later is almost appropriate as that Hill, Us3 Public Enemy, Eric B are often digging, too, the drum artists is even more meaning- title says it all. Grant Sr. felt & Rakim, Digeable Planets, Wu beats of Idris Muhammad. They ful. Telling of this are the lyrics pain. Tang Clan and even Madonna, are also feeling Grant whose al- from Kendrick Lamar’s “Sing To get at the many textures to Common, Outkast and most most deceptively simple single About Me/I’m Dying of Thirst” of his pain, but also his joy, recently, Kendrick Lamar. That note lines were fi lled with emoti- (When the lights shut out and and the joy he left us, Grant is 20 years of relevance to a new on. The late jazz critic Nat Hen- it’s my turn to settle down. My Jr. interviews in the fi lm the generation. Ironically, these ar- toff once told me that Grant was main concern/ Promise that Grammy Award-winning Geor- tists were sampling the music also very melodic. “He was like you will sing about me) ge Benson who called Grant his that jazz purists detested: the talking to you and me. That’s Through this fi lm, yes, we’re “favorite guitar” player. Benson work from the late 1960s and always the best indication of sandwich shop ended up on ring the 1970s. He’d purchased singing about you, Grant. says his better-known contem- 1970s when some believed Grant a musician’s quality, that it’s the front page of the Herald’s a house on the west side. Ste- You can almost hear him porary confessed his regard for had gone too commercial. Like conversational. There was so- local section. Within a month, vie Wonder’s parents lived next from the grave, replying, “Gotta Grant, too. Rudy Van Gelder, many jazz greats, he was expe- mething that those in the know we were living together. Another door. Heck, so many Motown do what I gotta do” via a Public the sound recording engineer, rimenting. They were drawn to say ‘Grant Green!’ on fi rst li- year and half later, I was wor- greats had lived in the neigh- Enemy sample. Or rather he’d best known for creating the Blue sten.” cats like James Brown. king for our sister paper in De- borhood. How a jazz musician done what he had to do. Note sound, is also featured in Nat told me this at a book fair. All this after Grant had parti- troit and we were married. who was sometimes down on I am almost beginning to be- the fi lm, as is exotic dancer At the time, I was promoting the cipated in the most fertile period Detroit is known for music. his luck could afford a mortgage lieve that had the fi lm been re- Lottie “the Body” Graves,” biography on Grant that I wrote One needs look no farther than in this area is anyone’s guess. for Blue Note Records: the ear- leased in 1995 when production and a host of friends and ac- ly to mid-1960s. Indeed, he was in between my days of working Motown to know as much. But He played local clubs like Watts’ took place, it might not have the quaintances in the music in- the house guitarist for America’s as fi rst, a reporter, and then an the city was also known for pro- Club Mozambique and Baker’s same meaning as it does being dustry in Grant’s hometown, fi rst indie label, founded in 1939 editor at The Detroit Free Press. ducing a lot of jazz musicians, Keyboard Lounge, but he was released today when so much is by Alfred Lion and Frank Wolff. Detroit is where the fi lm we just even ones who recorded on Mo- on the road a lot to make mo- but also in Detroit. Record on our minds. The hurdles re- producer Michael Cuscuna These two German Jewish mu- released really began. town records. As Eli Fontaine, ney to keep that roof over his quired to make this 58 minute provides context for Grant’s sic lovers got out of Berlin in I’ll dial it back even further the sax player whose stirring head and that of his four child- fi lm and other headaches led to life by establishing how his time. Although initially associa- though. I was doing a story for solo is heard at the top of Mar- ren, among them three who’d the end of the marriage, but ne- ted with the bebop tradition, he the Miami Herald. Grant’s son vin Gaye’s What’s Going On recently returned from Jamaica ver our ongoing regard for the music is among the many got funky as did the man who kicked me out of the sandwich said in the Grant Green docu- where they’d been living with legacy of Grant’s dad. works that London deejays discovered him, Lou Donaldson, shop he co-owned because he mentary, session musicians for their mother who’d remarried. He believes his father, in an reached for in the 1990s to an alto sax player from North thought I was with the esta- Motown could “play some of Grant himself would remarry. effort to make money, probab- get people dancing again. At Carolina. Grant, himself, hailed blishment. This was a guy who everything.” As the documentary shows, ly overdid it. The stress took a the same time, hip hop per- from St. Louis. To be clear, the- had a rack of African Ameri- As we settled into the city, a father and son would some- toll on his body. The fi lm, which formers were going through se are inarguably the two most can-owned newspapers from Grant’s son and I kept run- times sit out front of the house was shot in black and white on their own record bins. The sampled jazz musicians. When around the country available ning into people who recalled in way that folks don’t often 16 mm has an ongoing reenact- results were some of the mu- people go to Donaldson, they for readers. I stayed and his his dad’s time in the area du- do these days when television, ment of his father’s fi nal cross sic we hear today. A documentary: ‘The Grant Green Story’ GREEN tables, including Lottie “The continued from 1C Body” Graves, an exotic dancer who opened for Motown acts, licks during a slump on the jazz and Michigan Congressman scene in the late 1960s and ear- John Conyers Jr., who addres- ly 1970s that recent and often ses the contributions that Afri- younger audiences have found can American musicians made appealing. Indeed, attempting to jazz, a genre often considered to reinvent themselves, jazz mu- to be an American creation. Re- sicians like Green adopted a cord producer Michael Cuscu- new sound that would eventual- na, who helped reissue many ly appear in the music of everyo- Blue Note albums in the 1990s, ne from British group Us3 and A points out in this fi lm, how the Tribe Called Quest to Kendrick audience for this music, which Lamar. His work has also been has European infl uences, is iro- heard under a Chrysler com- nically often overseas. In fact, mercial and a Meg Ryan fi lm. Cuscuna says outright that re- Salvant sings a jazzy story As a soon-to-be released fi lm on Grant Green with his 1972 D’Aquisto New Yorker Deluxe newed interest since the 1990s blues and Broadway, but the- his life makes clear, it’s the kind in old works created by jazz mu- SALVANT model archtop guitar (serial number 1055), from the 1976 re are also two modern jazz of recognition Green could have sicians like Grant Green began continued from 4C album The Main Attraction standards by singer-songwri- only dreamed of in his lifetime. with London deejays who used had) — in the last, Salvant ter Bob Dorough. The penul- He died at age 43 in 1979. and namesake — not to be con- door to the house Stevie Won- the funky music to get people timate track is Ida Cox’s 1924 The fi lm opens with Green’s fused with his brother Greg who der purchased for his parents. dancing. extracts maximum comic va- 1969 performance in London’s plays guitar professionally un- Many Motown recording artists The fi lm closes with Grant Jr. lue from Bob Merrill’s lyric by “Wild Women Don’t Have the Ronnie Scott jazz club. Among der their father’s name -– the were also neighbors. Among the asking Van Gelder why jazz is modulating her usual dark, Blues”; I know this number the individuals presented is viewer gets an up close look at others featured in The Grant better appreciated in Europe. “I rich soprano into a mousy well, but Salvant is the fi rst Grammy Award-winning musi- a universal story: a son’s search Green Story is Eli Fontaine, a have no idea why this is so,” Van squeak on the words “when a singer who’s made me believe cian and vocalist George Benson for his father who, in this case, man whose stirring saxophone Gelder replied, adding, “but we girl’s incidentals / Are no big- it. who called Green his favorite happens to be a musician who solo is heard at the beginning always knew that what we were ger than two lentils.” Friedwald writes about mu- guitarist. Donaldson, the legen- was often on the road. of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going doing was important.” Salvant’s favorite fl avor sic and popular culture for the dary saxophonist who is credi- Still, even after the slump in On. Fontaine addresses how This documentary, which pre- would appear to be a mix of Journal. ted with discovering Green and jazz record sales, this father session musicians for Motown miered at the Harlem Internati- taking him to Blue Note, and was still able to purchase a “could play some of everything” onal Film Festival in 2016, and the recently departed sound en- home in Detroit where he spent including jazz. was initially shot on 16mm in gineer Rudy Van Gelder, who is time with his four children in Cornelius Watts, owner of 1995, will appeal to anyone in- Subscribe to our responsible for the classic Blue the 1970s before his untimely the Detroit club that once pre- terested in postwar jazz. Note sound, are also featured. death at age 43. Telling of how sented performances by some For more details, visit: http:// Via the memories of many such far he’d made it even though of the biggest names on the www.grantgreenabluenote.com new E-Edition individuals, among the Grant he manifests even today as an jazz scene, also appears in the https://www.facebook.com/ Green Jr., his youngest son unsung hero, they lived next fi lm alongside other Detroit no- grantgreenabluenote. www.miamitimesonline.com THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER The Miami Times Business &Finance SECTION D MIAMI, FLORIDA, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 Black businesses hold ‘crucial talks’ Leaders say more support needed buying power is worth $1.2 trillion and will reach $1.4 from customers in South Florida trillion in 2020, according to the 2015 Multicultural Econo- By Philippe H. Buteau growth in the United States my Report from the University Special to The Miami Times of America. They were held at of Georgia’s Terry College Selig New Life In The City, a church Center for Economic Growth. The South Florida Black in Opa-Locka, 13700 NW 19th Johnson, vice mayor of the Business Directory is in the Ave. City of West Park, cautioned middle of a series of “crucial The panelists were Brian to avoid referring to the $1.2 conversations” that together C. Johnson, Shavon Brown- trillion as “economic power,” are worth a trillion dollars. Robinson and Gordon “Eric” meaning the capacity to build Crucial Conversations is the Knowles. up a nation. title of the series that have The conversations started “It’s not power if the only taken place on Aug. 28 and with chants to remind the au- person not benefi tting from it Sept. 25. The remaining three dience, both in person and on is you,” Johnson said referring conversations will be on Oct. Facebook Live, that economic —Photos courtesy of Gigi English Brown to members of Black communi- 30, Nov. 27 and Dec. 25. growth is the goal and econo- On Sept 25 the South Florida Black Business Directory held a discussion at New Life In The City, ties in attendance. The one in September was mic empowerment is vital to 13700 NW 19th Ave, with black business people to discuss black economic development. From left Crystal Chanel, mistress of the second of the four-part success. to right: Gordon Eric Knowles, former president of The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce; Shavon ceremonies for the SFBBD, series about Black economic As of 2015, African-American Brown-Robinson, founder of Boss Moms, Inc. and Brian Johnson, vice mayor of the City of West Park. Please turn to BUSINESS 10D

YOUTH GEARING UP FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Students gather for a fi rst day of class photo at the Youth Automotive YOUTH AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTER Training Center. The program, sponsored by JM Moran Enterprises, is for WELCOMES CLASS OF 2018 South Floridians ages 16-21.

Miami Times staff report

Recently, 30 young men and women between the ages of 16 and 21 took a step on a new course for their lives by attending the fi rst day of school at the Youth Auto- motive Training Center (YATC). Many of these youth come from troubled or disadvantaged back- grounds and will now spend the next nine months gearing up for a better future after graduating as part of the YATC Class of 2018. Jim Moran, JM Family Enterpri- ses founder, established YATC in 1984 to prepare these students to Loren Kushner, technical instructor at the Youth Automoti- become self-suffi cient, productive ve Training Center and graduate Class of 1987; Rick Ingram, citizens. Upon successful comple- member of the Youth Automotive Training Center Board of tion of the program, which trains Directors and president/CEO of Centurion Auto Holding Com- Please turn to TRAINING 10D pany; and Nathaniel Mendoza. Payday lending faces tough new government restrictions By Stacy Cowley dollars a year in high-interest than what banks and credit pursued new regulations and The New York Times loans to working-class and cards charge for loans. enforcement actions since poor Americans. Because most borrowers Trump took offi ce, even as Mickey Mays, the managing The rules announced by the cannot repay their debts quic- other federal agencies loose- partner of Thrifty Loans in agency, the Consumer Financi- kly, the loans are often rolled ned the reins on the industries Ruston, La., said his company al Protection Bureau, are likely over, entangling those who they monitor. would have to close most or all to sharply curtail the use of take them in hard-to-escape The payday-lending industry of its 18 stores, which employ payday loans, which critics say spirals of ever-growing debt. is vast. There are now more 35 people, if new payday-len- prey on the vulnerable through The new guidelines pit the payday loan stores in the ding rules take effect. Credit their huge fees. consumer bureau, an inde- United States than there are Nina Robinson for The New Currently, a cash-strapped pendent watchdog created in McDonald’s restaurants. The York Times customer might borrow $400 the aftermath of the fi nancial operators of those stores make A federal agency on Thurs- from a payday lender. The loan —Photo credit Nina Robinson for The New York Times crisis, against congressional around $46 billion a year in day imposed tough new re- would be due two weeks later Republicans and President loans, collecting $7 billion in strictions on so-called payday — plus $60 in interest and Mickey Mays, the managing partner of Thrifty Loans in Trump, who has made rolling fees. Some 12 million people, lending, dealing a potentially fees. That is the equivalent of Ruston, La., said his company would have to close most back business regulations a many of whom lack other ac- crushing blow to an industry an annual interest rate of more or all of its 18 stores, which employ 35 people, if new centerpiece of his agenda. cess to credit, take out the that churns out billions of than 300 percent, far higher payday-lending rules take effect. The bureau has aggressively Please turn to PAYDAY 10D 8D THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER TECHNOLOGY New Sonos

Google Home speaker handles Mini is covered in fabric and Alexa and Siri comes in three colors. Starts at is on the way

$49. By Mike Snider USA TODAY

Sonos, maker of high-fi delity wireless speakers, wants to make it easier for you to bring super-smart voice control to your home sound system. The Santa Barbara, Calif.-based com- pany Wednesday announced an imme- diately-available update to its Sonos app that allows Amazon devices such as the Echo and Dot speakers to control their current Sonos speakers and systems with Amazon's digital assistant Alexa. And coming later this month: a new speaker, the $199.99 Sonos One (out Oct. 24, pre-orders start today on sonos. com) will have built-in voice capability to use Alexa. In 2018, it will work with Goo- gle Assistant and Apple's Siri using Air- Play 2, as well. Previously, you couldn't talk to Sonos, but only control what it played via an app or computer program. "We don’t want to choose for you," said Giles Martin, Sonos sound expe- rience leader, during a product unveiling event in New York. "We absolutely en-

Google responds to Amazon with

By Edward C. Baig Home Mini vision a world where different people in USA TODAY Google the home use different voice services. ... Google Home is going big and We are committed to taking this agnostic going small, as Google challen- Home Max, approach. So, Sonos One is really the ges Apple and Amazon for smart only smart speaker you will ever need." speaker supremacy. a premium On Wednesday, Google an- The new multi-faceted speaker quickly nounced a $49 Google Home Mini smart spea- inserts Sonos as a player in the esca- speaker that will inevitably draw lating battle for artifi cial intelligence- comparisons to Amazon’s same- ker, starts at enhanced voice control in the home. priced Echo Dot. Preorders start Last week, Amazon unveiled a new $99 today; Home Mini ships Oct. 19. $399. At the same time, Google Echo speaker — and a $149.99 Echo announced a premium smart Plus with home automation controls — speaker called Google Home shooting a thrifty shot across the bow of Max, which at $399 is priced Apple and its $349 HomePod Siri-driven $50 higher than Apple’s upco- ming HomePod. Google Home speaker, due in December. Max is expected to be available And Google on Wednesday advan- in December, around the same ced its smart home game with its own time in which HomePod is slated expanded lineup of Google Assistant to arrive. voice-controlled speakers including a As with the current $129 new $49 Google Home Mini speaker, Google Home speaker, the latest products will leverage the arti- out Oct. 19, and a $399 Home Max fi cial intelligence-infused-voice speaker, due in December. driven Google Assistant, Google’s Three years ago, Sonos controlled the competitive answer to Amazon’s wireless speaker market, but now owns Alexa and Apple’s Siri, in an less than half because consumers are emerging landscape with rising the possibility. Google," and asking questions or to hate this feature," Chandra intrigued by AI-powered voice-controlled stakes. “From our standpoint, we are issuing commands. jokes. The smart speaker space is being thoughtful about it,” says Since it is small, Home Mini Google also touts such Google speakers, says Paul Erickson, senior getting more crowded. Harman Rishi Chandra, the Google vice can easily be transported from Assistant features as the abi- analyst for IHS Markit, a tech research Kardon and Microsoft are tea- president responsible for the room to room. But you still have lity to recognize your voice as fi rm in Austin, Tex. ming up on an upcoming Invoke Home products. “What is the to plug it in so it’s not really opposed to other members of "This is a perfect for them," he said, speaker with Microsoft's Cortana right experience that a screen meant to be portable. Given its your household, a feature that's and allows Sonos to secure a spot in the assistant. Sonos just announced can enable that adds signifi cant relatively modest price, of course, been available for awhile but a $199 smart speaker called So- advantages versus screens you Google would be all too happen that is now named Voice Match. growing global market for smaller smart nos One that features Alexa. already have in your pocket or to sell multiple units. So Google Home knows it's you home devices that, excluding major ap- Both Google and Apple face an screens you already have in your In the kitchen, Chandra says, and can deliver your calendar pliances, is expected to grow from $3.3 uphill battle against Amazon, home? Let’s take advantage of you might employ Home Mini as appointments and not those of billion by the end of 2017 to $9.4 billion which eMarketer says controls the screens that you already your sous-chef. In the bedroom your spouse, say. (Echo devices in 2021, IHS Markit estimates. about 70% of the smart spea- have.” it’s an alarm, in the nursery it cannot distinguish one voice ker market. Only one week ago Google’s intention with Home delivers white noise, and in a from another.) Customers need not commit to a spe- Amazon lowered the price of its Mini is to blend the speaker living room it’s a remote control And Chandra says the Assi- cifi c AI entity and Sonos doesn't have to popular Echo speaker to $99.99, into your household decor. It is for your Chromecast-connected stant is now better at understan- choose a favorite either, Erickson says. while also unveiling a slew of covered in fabric with three color TV. In that sense it is not unlike ding kids' voices, and can deliver "They can simply ride the efforts of tho- new offerings built around Alexa. options (coral, chalk, charcoal). Echo Dot. new kid-oriented games and se ecosystem vendors," he said. "They These include the $149.99 Echo There are no visible buttons, and Google claims its competitive other content ("Hey Google, lets Plus speaker and the Echo Spot, the four LEDs are hidden inside advantage comes because it is, learn" or "Hey Google, tell me a are going to bring people back into the a $129.99 compact speaker with and only light up when respon- well, Google, given its prowess in story.") Google is partnering with fold who want to continue to have a a small screen that kind of mar- ding to you or syncing. There is search and AI. Disney and others on family and Sonos-based household and … (they ries an Echo Dot with the Echo capacitive touch through the fa- kids content. can) still keep the same aesthetic style Show, which was the fi rst Echo bric that will let you press down TIME FOR DINNER! You can also make voice calls they are accustomed to." with a screen. on the top of the speaker to play One feature Google is pushing through Google Home, using your Those who already own Sonos spea- There had been speculation something or pause, or press on is a new broadcast capability own number. that Google might announce its the sides to alter the volume. Of that with a single voice command And Google, like Amazon and kers can test drive Alexa now by up- own new Google Home speaker course, more often than not you’ll would let a family alert everyone Apple, as well as Samsung and dating their Sonos app and adding the with a screen during today’s control the product and summon in the house with a Home device others, has designs on compe- Sonos skill in the Alexa app. That gives press event. It did not happen, the Google Assistant via voice, by to come to the dinner table or get ting in home automation and the Please turn to SONOS 10D though Google hasn’t ruled out barking out "OK Google," or "Hey ready for school. "Kids are going Please turn to HOME MINI 10D THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 9D THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 10D THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Carla Harris shares ‘Pearls’ on success, perception, power you are, others will only recom- Then reinforce to others that The Wall Street executive and motivational speaker was mend or endorse you for a pro- you possess these strengths motion if they are aware of your in the way that you talk about speaker last year, her advice is still always be timely strengths. On the other hand, if yourself and present yourself. By Selena Hill to transform her experiences you,” said the Wall Street po- people don’t know how talented Eventually, others will belie- blackenterprise.com along with her business exper- werhouse. We go through the- you are or think you’re incom- ve you have these characteri- tise and success secrets into se experiences so that we can petent, then it is less likely that stics if you continue to demons- Carla Harris has made a strategic career advice that she “witness to someone else who is they will vouch for you. trate and say that you do. name for herself as a leading likes to call “pearls.” going through that much, much “If you are interested in ma- Wall Street banker, renow- Harris shared some of her pre- later, and say ‘oh, that happe- naging a large group of peo- ON MAXIMIZING SUCCESS: ned gospel singer, and highly cious pearls during the keynote ned to me, I got through it. Let ple, but you’re not perceived FIGURE OUT WHAT sought-after motivational spea- address at the 2016 Dress For me tell you how to do that.’” as being motivational, inspira- IT LOOKS LIKE ker. Throughout her career, Success power breakfast, titled tional, or organized, it doesn’t In order to achieve success she’s amassed a wealth of ex- Women In Business: Making ON POWER: GIVE IT AWAY matter that you can do it, it at your current job, in your ca- perience in several industries, Change. Speaking on the topics Many people believe the only doesn’t even matter that you reer, or on a project, you must including technology, media, of career advancement, power, way to gain power is by stepping Carla Harris did do it, you won’t get the op- fi rst determine what qualities and telecommunications. She and perception, Harris dropped on others and seizing it by any you will be empowered.” portunity to do that if you are and actions are needed to be currently works as the vice several helpful gems that empo- means. On the contrary, Har- She added, “you may not feel not perceived as such,” Harris successful. “Never assume you chairman at Morgan Stanley wered a room full of women like ris says the easiest way to grow it right then, but trust me, it’s said. know what success looks like,” where she is responsible for myself. your power is by giving it away. going to come back in a very po- Fortunately, Harris says the- she said. Instead, she suggests increasing client connectivity According to Harris, some of “Every time you give away werful way when you least ex- re is a way to shape your per- that you have conversations and penetration to enhance re- the challenges we endure are some of your power, your power pected it.” ception. with your boss to fi nd out how venue at the multibillion-dollar not intended to break us down. is then multiplied, and you be- “Train people to think about they defi ne success in your fi rm. On top of that, President Instead, once we get through come even more powerful,” said ON YOUR IMAGE: PERCEPTION you in the way that you want role. Then, once you know what Barack Obama appointed her it, we are left with tools and in- the executive. SHAPES REALITY them to think about you,” she they’re expecting, you can devi- to chair the National Women’s sight that can serve as a sour- “Even when you’re thinking Harris pointed out that most said. se a plan to meet and exceed Business Council in 2013. ce of hope and encouragement you have nothing to give, you decisions concerning your How, you ask? their expectations. Yet, like the rest of us, Harris for others going through the have some intellect, some ex- workplace advancement are Well, you can craft the lens in “If you know what you’re pla- has faced setbacks and obsta- same situation. perience, some access to a re- made by managers when you’re which people see you by embra- ying for, it will keep you moti- cles along her remarkable jour- “Sometimes it is happening lationship that will empower not in the room. However, cing the qualities that you want vated and inspired to deliver ney. However, she’s managed to you, but it is really not about somebody else, and therefore despite how smart or capable people to associate with you. excellence every day.” Crucial conversations enlighten and inform many Black businesses BUSINESS nesses, go to our businesses “That’s why I’m leaving the proved over the decades. ‘BLACK BUSINESSES only 7 percent of businesses continued from 7D and work together,” said Brown, businesses for them.” “From my mom and dad’s MATTER’ are Black owned and only 2 a South Florida transplant from Two of her daughters manage days, we defi nitely have better The fi rst conversation on Aug. percent of what Black people presented questions to the au- Harlem, New York. the businesses. Simone Brown opportunities. But we do have 28 had as panelists author spend is reinvested in Black dience and panelists for discus- Making the entirety of Black is general manager of the cafe to work harder,” Brown said. Shannon Saint Ville, SFBBD communities. sion purposes. In August the communities matter is a part and Sunni is manager of Em- “And you can do anything you co-founder Jimmy Nickerson As of August 2017, accor- question was “do Black busi- of why Brown opened her busi- press Hair Barn Studio, a com- want to do for sure but you and Pigatt. ding to the Bureau of Labor nesses really matter,” and in nesses. bination hair salon and tattoo have to keep it up and work Opa-Locka City Commissi- Statistics, the national un- September, it was “is the Black Brown said she dreamt of shop. harder.” oner Matthew A. Pigatt. said employment rate is 3.9 per- consumer the real issue?” opening her own restaurant as Brown moved to Florida in She opened the music cafe in Black businesses matter be- cent. Gigi English Brown, owner of a teenager because she loves 2000 and worked as an accoun- 2012, struggled in the begin- cause Black families matter However, Black unemploy- Gigi’s Music Cafe and Empress music, cooking and is always tant at Derecktor Florida, a shi- ning but business has impro- “It’s because my kids mat- ment is 7.7 percent - 6.4 for Hair Barn Studio, later agreed entertaining guests. The other pyard in Dania Beach. ved since. She has doubled the ter,” Pigatt said at the August Black women - but 4 percent that what Black businesses reason for opening up her own “If I left right now I would have square-footage of the property. conversation. “My kids need for Asian-Americans. need is continued support from businesses is her three daugh- to be replaced with three peo- “It might be a little harder for jobs. My folk need work.” Brown encouraged tho- Black communities. ters. ple,” Brown said. “But the white Black business owners,” Brown And although Black peo- se thinking of opening their “We need more of our folks “My goal is for my children to male still gets more than I do.” said. “But it’s hard if you make ple make up about 12 per- own business: “just try, see helping us: promote our busi- work themselves,” Brown said. But she said things have im- it hard.” cent of the U.S. population, what happens.” The 2018 Youth Automotive Training Class Feds get tough on lending There to welcome and to this program, you want their fi rst day. “But now TRAINING nue” to abolish the rules. speak to the new class on to succeed, and we are here that you are here, we are PAYDAY continued from 7D continued from 7D Cordray is a holdover from the Oba- their fi rst day were Colin to extend our hands and all dedicated to taking care ma administration whose aggressive and educates at-risk young Brown, member of YATC’s give you the support you of you. Even years from short-term loans each year, resear- pursuit of rules meant to curb what men and women in basic Board of Directors and need to do so.” now, YATC will be here to chers estimate. he views as reckless and predatory automotive repair skills, chairman and CEO of JM The Class of 2018 re- help you. You can always Lenders argue that the loans pro- fi nancial activity has made him a re- academic remediation, job Family, and Larry Mc- presents the 39th class come back to ask for help vide fi nancial lifelines to those in viled fi gure in banking circles and a readiness and life manage- Ginnes, board president, to participate in the YATC or to provide help to one desperate need of cash, and that the hero of consumer advocates. ment skills, the Class of along with other advisory program. Students are re- another.” high fees and interest rates are justi- But even with Republicans control- 2018 will join the nearly board members, staff and ferred to YATC in a variety There is no cost to the fi ed by the failure of so many borro- ling the White House and Congress, 700 alumni who received a YATC supporters. of ways, including through students who attend YATC wers fail to repay the loans. he cannot be removed from his job second chance at success. “Many of you are sitting the departments of Juve- as the program is funded The new federal rules limit how of- before his term ends next year, ex- “I have such fond memo- here wondering what this nile Justice and Children solely by generous donors ten, and how much, customers can cept for cause. (That restriction is the ries of Mr. Moran, who en- journey is going to be – if and Families, as well as by and by the Jim Moran borrow. The restrictions, which have subject of a legal challenge now pen- couraged me to apply for you are going to be able to past graduates, local clergy Classic Golf Tournament, been under development for fi ve ye- ding before a federal appeals court in YATC and continued to act do this,” Brown said duri- and word of mouth. Many which is scheduled for Nov. ars, are fi ercely opposed by those in Washington.) as a mentor years after I ng his address to the stu- of these young people 10 and 11, at the Hyatt Re- the industry, who say the measures The payday-lending rules do not graduated from the pro- dents on their fi rst day. have experienced poverty, gency Grand Cypress in will force many of the nation’s near- require congressional approval. Con- gram,” said Bernard Jones, “You are the 39th class crime, abuse and addiction Orlando. ly 18,000 payday loan stores out of gress could overturn them using the YATC class of 1985. “The of individuals wondering even before reaching their For more information business. Congressional Review Act, which gi- YATC program made so the same thing and I can teen years. about the Youth Automoti- “These protections bring needed re- ves lawmakers 60 legislative days to many things right for me, tell you, you would not be “You all have made the ve Training Center, please form to a market where far too often nullify new regulations, but political and even after 30 years, I here if you had not given a decision to be here today visit www.yatc.org or call lenders have succeeded by setting up analysts think that Republicans will count on them to be there strong indication that this – and that is something 954-428-0909. YATC is borrowers to fail,” Richard Cordray, struggle to get the votes needed to for me. I still call YATC my was something you wanted you had to do for yourself,” located at 399 SW Martin the consumer bureau’s director, said strike down the regulations. family and am so grateful to achieve. You have shown McGinnes said during his Luther King Jr. Avenue in during a call with reporters to dis- The odds of reversal are “very low,” for all that they do.” us that you are dedicated address to the students on Deerfi eld Beach. cuss the rule. said Isaac Boltansky, the director of Until now, payday lending has policy research at Compass Point Re- mainly been regulated by states, and search & Trading. 15 already have already made the lo- “There is already C.R.A. fatigue on ans effectively illegal. In more than the Hill,” Boltansky said, using an Your Google assistant, Home Mini, awaits 30 other states, though, the industry acronymn for the act, “and moderate is thriving. Republicans are hesitant to be pain- if the Nest Hello smart doo- relying on tweeters and speaker will be able to ad- HOME MINI Industry offi cials said recently that ted as anti-consumer.” rbell recognizes the person woofers to produce better just, Chandra says, based continued from 8D they would fi le lawsuits to block the Under the new rules, lenders would at the door using facial re- sound, promises to accom- on the song you are playing rules from taking effect in 2019 as be allowed to make a single loan of smart home. Chandra cognition, it will be able to plish that goal through ar- or whether, for example, the scheduled. up to $500 with few restrictions, acknowledges that Goo- broadcast his or her name tifi cial intelligence and ma- volume needs to be raised The new restrictions “will create but only to borrowers with no other gle has been behind in the to the Google Home devices chine learning. Google said because the dishwasher credit deserts for many Americans outstanding payday loans. For lar- space; he says Google now around the house. it has trained the speaker in is running in the back- who do not have access to traditional ger or more frequent loans, lenders has support for more than While Home Mini (unlike thousands of different room ground. “Before a speaker banking,” said Edward D’Alessio, the would have to follow a complex 1,000 home automation Echo Dot) does not support confi gurations to fi ne-tune system had no knowledge of executive director of Financial Ser- set of underwriting rules meant products from more than Bluetooth for connecting, sound profi les based on the the content coming into it— vice Centers of America, an industry to ensure that customers had the 100 brands. The ultimate say, wirelessly to a better environment. If you place it was a dumb interface bet- trade group. D’Alessio said his group means to repay what they borro- goal is for the Assistant to sound speaker when liste- the speaker, say, fi ve feet ween your CD system, your was “exploring every possible ave- wed. do things on your behalf ning to music, you can con- from the wall, Google says record player. With strea- without you even asking, nect it wirelessly to supe- it will sound different than ming, we know what song is such as automatically tur- rior sounding Chromecast if it is a foot from the wall. actually playing and so we ning off lights when you Audio-capable speakers. And through a set of para- can start adjusting and do leave a room. meters Google calls Smart dynamic tuning. That’s the Along those lines, Goo- GOOGLE MAX Sound, the Max speaker brilliance of software-based gle announced that Goo- Meanwhile, Google is po- can accordingly fi ne-tune innovation. It just gets bet- gle Home would work with sitioning the higher end itself in seconds. ter.” other products, including Google Home Max as a What's more, through the Max also support multi- from Nest (another Alpha- larger rectangular spea- evolution of the technology, form audio through other bet company). For example, ker that, rather than just in the next year or so, the devices in the house. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

MDX PROCUREMENT/contract NO.: RFQ-18-01 Sonos One, a new smart speaker is coming MDX WORK PROGRAM NO.: N/A SONOS on Sonos. black or white) can be used about how the speaker will MDX PROJECT/SERVICE TITLE: MISCELLANEOUS continued from 8D Also, Sonos users will soon on its own, paired for stereo handle multiple assistants be able to control their sys- sound, or used with other "including whether the diffe- DESIGN SERVICES Alexa control of Amazon tems through the Pandora products such as the Play- rent assistants will be able to This Solicitation is subject to the Cone of Silence in accordance with MDX’s Music, Pandora, iHeartRa- and Tidal music apps. They bar TV soundbar for home communicate with one ano- Procurement Policy. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled dio, Sirius XM, and TuneIn can already use the Spotify theater surround sound. ther and maybe even hand at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time on October 20, 2017. The deadline for submitting over their Sonos speakers. app for direct control of So- Erickson expects Sonos to off responsibilities to a rival a Proposal is 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time on November 9, 2017. Full voice control of Spotify nos speakers. (These are eventually add support for assistant that is best placed is coming soon. done without voice.) Alexa and other digital assi- to complete a task," said For detailed information please visit the MDX website at https://www.mdxway. Then, users simply can Like Sonos' current wire- stants to its other speakers, David Watkins, director of com/business/solicitations, or call the MDX Procurement Department at 305- say, "Alexa, play music in the less Play: One speaker, the too. intelligent home practice at 637-3277 for assistance. living room,” and it will play Sonos One (available in Plenty of questions remain Strategy Analytics. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 11D THE MIAMI TIMES, OCTOBER 11-17, 2017 TimesClassifi e d FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT REPAIRS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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Senior High School’s football bring people together at all our hats to the Dolphins and Hicks. “And that made us respect they have caring about “It was quite an experience,” team had a ball Sunday. levels,” said Dolphins’ owner players for doing what they are closer and that we had each things,” Ross added. “I think said Coach Smith. “It’ll be The players were invited to Stephen Ross. “Knowing that doing.” others’ back.” it’s really unusual and I really an experience that they will tailgate with the pros. together, white or black, that’s The school is not only grate- Folks in Vegas stepped up to applaud the players for what remember for the rest of their “It doesn’t matter race, it how you win. That’s what ful for the program but for the help with food and outings. Mi- they’ve done.” lives.” doesn’t matter color, it doesn’t sports is about.” help they got a month ago. ami Dolphins players chipped Among the highlights of their Coach Smith said the as- matter male or female, young The billionaire owner hopes The team traveled to Las in to help, too. extra week included practicing phalt practice helped keep or old,” one of them said duri- sports can lead the way by Vegas for a game. They won. “We got a chance to bond in the hotel parking lot. them sharp. The school is 5-1 ng the team pep talk. “We are example. Central High Head But when they tried to fl y back being together for the extra “Have you ever practiced in this year. one community, right?” Coach Roland Smith knows it home, Hurricane Irma got in week,” said Coach Smith. “And a parking lot like that,” asked The RISE tailgate started The tailgate party was part makes a difference. the way and fl ights were can- I just want thank the Miami CBS4’s David Sutta. with a town hall meeting last of the Miami Dolphins’ RISE “Anytime you get to do some- celed. Dolphins who chipped in, paid “Nah, we never did that be- year about racial inequality. Netfl ix raises prices as content tab balloons By Austen Hufford The Wall Street Journal Steady Streaming A price increase at Netfl ix may test if the service can continue the pace of subscriber Netfl ix Inc. NFLX additions. 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In August, the high-end cable chan- gins. vowing to cancel the toward creating exclu- company recruited tele- nels for supremacy in “From time to time, service while others sive, original content vision producer Shon- the new era of televisi- Netfl ix plans and pri- saying it would still be with an eye on keeping da Rhimes, adding to on. cing are adjusted as much less costly than customers hooked on a stable of creators for Rival Hulu took home we add more exclusive traditional cable-televi- its service and avoiding the platform that inclu- best drama at this TV shows and movies, sion offerings. a reliance on other con- des the likes of David year’s Emmy Awards introduce new product The last price incre- tent suppliers in Holly- Letterman, the Coen for “The Handmaid’s features and improve ase Netfl ix announced wood. brothers and Adam Tale”—becoming the the overall Netfl ix ex- was in the fall of 2015, Beyond N e t fl i x ’ s Sandler. fi rst streaming service perience,” the compa- when the standard main subscription The company also to win the coveted prize. ny said in a statement plan also went up by streaming compe- recently made its fi rst Amazon.com is ratche- Thursday. $1 a month. 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Miami Dolphins free safety Reshad Jones (20) celebrates a fumble recover against the Tennessee Titans in the fi rst quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on October 8. Reshad Jones —Photo credit: Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post) played like a super star

By David Dwork the game on their opening drive of the third quarter thanks Kiko Alonso and Rey Maualuga played together for the fi rst CBSMiami to a touchdown pass from Matt Cassel to Phillip Supernaw. time this season and they looked very good, especially The Dolphins took the lead for good, however, after against the run. MIAMI GARDENS — It wasn’t the prettiest of games but an impressive fourth quarter drive ended on a third down Tennessee gained just 69 yards on 20 carries, good for the Miami Dolphins will certainly take it. touchdown pass to Jarvis Landry. an average of 3.5 yards per run. The Dolphins fi nally played their fi rst home game at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, defeating the Tennessee Titans CHARLES HARRIS PASSING GAME STILL NEEDS WORK 16-10. The Dolphins’ 2017 fi rst round pick had perhaps his best Miami attempted 27 passes today (26 by Jay Cutler) and Charles Harris #90, Andre Branch #50 and Lawrence game as a pro, recording his fi rst NFL sack while adding a completed just 12 of them. While many want to point blame Timmons #94 of the Miami Dolphins celebrate after sa- couple quarterback hurries and a pass-defended. Slowly towards Cutler, he rarely had any time to throw and was cking Matt Cassel #16 of the Tennessee Titans in the fourth but surely he is working his way towards more and more often barely able to get rid of the ball before being hit. quarter on October 8, 2017 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami playing time. Gardens, Florida. (Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) GAME NOTES Miami was scheduled to open the season at home against DOMINANT DEFENSE The Dolphins had more fi rst downs during the fourth quar- Tampa Bay on September 10 but the game was moved to Miami’s defense continues to look better as they get more ter (7) than in quarters one through three (5). November due to Hurricane Irma. practice time together. The Dolphins held Tennessee to just DeVante Parker left the game in the fi rst quarter with an It was an extremely important win for the Dolphins after 188 total yards and an ugly 2-for-13 on third down. ankle injury and did not return. they lost back-to-back ugly games to the New York Jets and Reshad Jones tied for the team lead with Miami’s defense fi nished the day with six sacks. They had New Orleans Saints. seven tackles but added two fum- four in three games coming in. Miami now holds a 2-2 record, good for second place in ble recoveries, one of which he Tennessee did not help their own cause, committing the tightly-packed AFC East. New England, Buffalo and the returned for a touchdown, and a 11 penalties for 77 yards. Miami had just 5 penalties Jets are all tied for fi rst, each holding a 3-2 record. half-sack. for 23 yards. The Dolphins raced out to a 10-0 lead Sunday, with a LB Rey Maualuga made seven tackles in his Reshad Jones opening quarter 38-yard fumble return, RUN-STOPPING Dolphins debut and looked solid overall. acting as the Dolphins’ fi rst touchdown during the fi rst half of SPECIALISTS? Dolphins kicker Cody Parkey missed an any game this season. The linebacking corps extra point and has now missed two of his Following a late fi eld goal in the fi rst half, the Titans tied of Lawrence Timmons, four PAT attempts this season.

The heads-up return of the Matt Cassel fumble stands out, but he was all over the fi eld from the get- go, an impressive cog in stifl ing DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry in the run game, whether he was laying his thunderous hits, or stringing out a sweep to the sideline with a teammate cleaning up the tackle for a negligible gain.

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