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Human Resources andvice served asvice president of vantaged students.” Hardrick sity to “economically disad ated to showcase theuniver spotty service Hardrick had responsibili “This appointment rec Summer meal Chris Kingwere all in lando entrepreneur Philip Levine andOr MayorMiami Beach Gwen Graham, former earlier thismonth. becoming a candidate in apublic debate since first timeGreene spoke the church. It was the and intimate setting of Jeff Greene, in the small real estate developer to therace, Palm Beach off against newcomer Andrew Gillumfaced Church. Missionary Baptist Monday at the Antioch Florida at adebate on vision for a renewed candidates shared their ocratic Gubernatorial Miami Times Contributor K. BARRETTBILALI whomever winselectionprimary Candidates pledgedtosupport Florida South up steam in Gillum picks amassed billionsof dol to Greene, who has adding “nooffense” running,” said Gillum, only non-millionaire tist Association. Florida East Coast Bap People andhosted by the Unlocking thePower of called Faith inFlorida: ed thedebate, which was WPLG Local 10 moderat college. graduate high school and first of seven children to mond Heights, was the born andraised inRich While Gillum,who was to make endsmeet. parents to have to work ly’s wealth causing both his father losethefami in Massachusetts, saw who was bornandraised backgrounds. Greene, shared theirdiverse Florida?” asked Gillum, the people of thestate of the varied interests with you don’t sitdown with the state of Floridaif terests of thepeople of represent thevaried in it isthat you expect to were notthere: for hisopponentswho attend thedebate. vited but opted notto Former U.S. Rep. Tallahassee Mayor Two of thefive Dem “I happento bethe Michael Putney of Gillum andGreene “I want to know how Gillum had aquestion 10D ------at FIU, Hardrick served as FIU was $281,000 peryear. get. $30 millionoperations bud million payroll, aswell asa sources, hemanaged an$800 vice president of Human Re and community relations. 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Children’s safety has been at the forefront of national news every since the tragic events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. There is a real need to consider The racist trope that just won’t die student safety, but their safety needs to be addressed in a holistic way. BRENT STAPLES, The New York Times Children face unsafe situations at home, on the bus, The comedian Roseanne claimed to know nothing of This process of dehumaniza- on the street and yes, even in the classroom. The pri- Barr resurrected one of the the ape caricature of Black- tion often leads Americans to mary focus seems to be about neutralizing potential ac- oldest and most profoundly ness were swayed by it when view Black men as larger and tive shooter situations on school campuses. Laws have racist slanders in American making judgments about Black more fearsome than they are. passed that now extend the program of armed police history when she referred to people. In one study, white This pattern of misperception officers to elementary and K-8 schools. And some per- Valerie Jarrett, an Black wom- male undergraduates who were is troubling. Police officers are sonnel who are not law enforcement can have firearms an who served as an adviser The toxically racist ape subliminally exposed to words often exonerated for killing ci- at school. to President Barack Obama, as characterization has associated with apes — for ex- vilians on the premise that they But hardening schools against shooters doesn’t help if the offspring of an ape. been pushed to the ample, “chimp” or “gorilla” — fired their weapons out of fear when the student goes home he will be abused. Putting This depiction — promoted margins of the public were more likely to condone for their lives. Goff and his col- in metal detectors to reveal the presence of a gun in a by slave traders, historians and square.“ Nevertheless, a the beating of those in police leagues published a striking set book bag is nullified if when a child is walking on the practitioners of “scientific” growing body of re- custody when they thought of studies the year Tamir Rice racism — was used to justify that the suspect was Black. was killed. They found that street a stray bullet finds them. search shows that it has The other focus seems to be on whom to blame for slavery, lynching and the cre- In another study, the authors when a group of mainly white ation of the Jim Crow state. maintained a pernicious analyzed death penalty cases college students were shown the senseless shooting that left 17 dead and a world to The toxically racist ape char- grip on the American covered in The Philadelphia photographs of white, Black mourn them. acterization has been pushed imagination. Inquirer between 1979 and and Latino boys, they overes- The blame should be placed squarely on society, and to the margins of the public 1999. They found that Black de- timated the ages of Black boys its indifference to its responsibilities. square. Nevertheless, a grow- ticularly in the work of the fendants convicted of capital ages 10 to 17 by an average of There are plenty of programs in place to catch many ing body of research shows Stanford University psychol- crimes were four times more 4.5 years. In other words, they of the issues that have been uncovered since Nicolas that it has maintained a per- ogist Jennifer Eberhardt and likely than whites convicted of perceived 13-year-old boys as Cruz’s rampage. But the running theme seems to be lack nicious grip on the American Phillip Atiba Goff, president of capital crimes to be described adult men — and viewed Black of follow-through or adhering to policy. In so many of imagination. It is especially the Center for Policing Equi- with labels associated with children as more culpable for these tragic situations, the lack of follow-up is cited con- problematic in the criminal ty at John Jay College in New apes, such as “savage,” “brute” crimes. cerning tips, treatment plans and the list goes on when justice system, where subhu- York. In six studies published or “beast.” The researchers The notion that the country the perpetrators are identified. man treatment of Black Ameri- with collaborators a decade also discovered that defen- might somehow move past this There is a breakdown in what people think their jobs cans remains strikingly visible. ago, Goff and Eberhardt found dants who were implicitly por- deeply complex, historically are and the importance and potential consequences for That message comes through that even younger study par- trayed as more apelike in the layered issue by assuming an not doing their job. If a student is recommended for a di- powerfully in research by sev- ticipants who were born since newspaper were more likely to attitude of “color blindness” is version program like Promise, and that student doesn’t eral social scientists, but par- the civil rights revolution and be executed by the state. naïve. participate, there needs to be follow-up as to why. If a student is referred to get mental health services, there needs to be follow-up that things are executed. South Florida is a very transient part of the state. Peo- In praise of Black American men ple come and go, wages are low and company loyalty DAHLEEN GLANTON, Chicago Tribune and work pride are things of the past. Gone are the days I’m going to praise Black Jackie Robinson, playwright from a third-floor window when people spent years in a role. That affects continu- men. August Wilson, Stevie Won- of a burning apartment with ity. The countless other Black der and Malcolm X — all his baby daughter in his So with those known challenges, all agencies dealing men who strive, even under raised without their biolog- arms. He had tried in vain with children need to set up protocols that do not allow the most challenging circum- ical fathers in the home and to rescue his 4-year-old, certain processes to continue once a recommendation stances, to be good dads. became great men. Madison, and her 7-year- or requirement goes unfulfilled. Take, for instance, pay- Some people will argue that I could say that the com- It is a lie that was old sister, Shaniya Staples, ment systems. You can’t get additional services if you such men are rare, or that mon stereotype of the Black planted the moment who were trapped in an- have an outstanding balance. Students should not be they do not exist. man as a deadbeat father is Black men set foot other room. But by the time allowed to re-enroll, graduate or join the track team if They blame the violence only a myth. he reached them, it was too on American soil as they have unresolved flags. and other social ills of impov- Could some Black men do a “ late. To further minimize dangers to children, there needs erished communities on the better job of raising their chil- slaves, and it has Watson’s 3-month-old to be interdepartmental and interagency cooperation. absence of Black men in their dren? Absolutely. But so could been cultivated for daughter, Melanie, died in There needs to be a comprehensive review of the sys- children’s lives. They pre- some white men, Hispanic generations with the fall. Though Watson sur- tend as though single-parent men, Asian men and others. vived, he was critically in- tems in place, and checkpoints need to be added. How plenty of help from can you stop the danger outside when the system inside homes are exclusive to Black Studies have shown that a jured with multiple broken is facilitating? families, and use this mis- father’s involvement increas- the media. bones and a spinal injury. He information to make moral es a child’s chances for aca- later recovered. judgments about Black wom- demic success and reduces of Black children are born Outside the smolder- en and the men who father the chances of delinquency out of wedlock, according to ing building that morning, CARTOON CORNER their children. and substance abuse. But it is government statistics. The Shaniya’s father could not They paint all Black men not a panacea for all the so- number far exceeds the 29 bear to look as firefight- with one broad stroke, as cial issues that contribute to percent of white children, 53 ers removed his daughter’s chronic baby-makers who violence and other issues that percent of Hispanic children charred body from the build- abandon their responsibilities plague poor Black communi- and 12 percent of Asian chil- ing. The only thing he had even before their children are ties. Factors such as jobless- dren born in similar circum- left was the name, Shaniya, born. They ignore the accom- ness, economic disinvestment stances. tattooed on his arm. plishments of men like Barack and institutional racism are But marital status doesn’t It should not require a Obama, U.S. Supreme Court beyond any father’s control. tell the whole story. story so tragic to prove that Justice Clarence Thomas, Dr. It is indeed troubling, Two years ago, 36-year- Black fathers love their chil- Ben Carson, baseball great though, that nearly 70 percent old Michael Watson jumped dren too. Trump’s war against our civil rights DERRICK JOHNSON, President and CEO of the NAACP Recently, the NAACP, along- to basically throw civil rights side members of the Congres- under the bus and arbitrarily sional Black Caucus, gathered determine that the department on the steps of Capitol Hill to no longer has to investigate demand a halt of the Trump complaints of discrimination administration’s continued It cannot be ignored that in our schools. attempts to force Thomas Trump’s White House is There is a direct correlation Farr—a known racist with ties engaged in none other between the racism emanating to the late segregationist Sen. than a war against civil from the White House and the Jesse Helms—into the federal rights. expansion of attacks on the judgeship of North Carolina. humanity of persons of color. Located in eastern North This is clear not only from Carolina, this federal district Trump’s poisonous rhetoric under this judgeship has one of civil rights for over 109 years. push the DOJ to withdraw its that disparages people, cul- the highest densities of Black We fought hard against the support for our legal cases tures, and nations, but also in voters than any other part of nomination of Senator Jeff Ses- against voter suppression and the policies that emanate from the state, making Farr one of sions to the office of Attorney he did. The simple point is his office. the worst possible candidates General and we will continue that these moves against civil We’ve extended an invitation that could be considered. to fight against Trump’s nearly rights cannot be divorced from to Trump to attend our 109th Sadly, instead of representing all-white and mostly male fed- his boss — President Trump. Annual Convention July 14- an anomaly, Farr instead rep- eral judge nominees. Sessions’ Over the past few months, 18 in San Antonio, Texas, and The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial resents the archetype for fed- redirection of the Department the NAACP has sued the once again he has declined. commentaries as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such feedback makes for a healthy dialogue among our readership and eral judge nominees put forth of Justice away from its civil Trump administration on its His refusal to address the na- the community. Letters must, however, be 300 words or less, brief by the Trump Administration. rights commitment under the failure to properly prepare for tion’s premier civil rights or- and to the point, and may be edited for grammar, style and clarity. It cannot be ignored that Obama Administration to an Census2020. We’ve also taken ganization and its hundreds of All letters must be signed and must include the name, address and Trump’s White House is en- agency that condones police the fight to this administration thousands of advocates is, by telephone number of the writer for purposes of confirming author- gaged in none other than a war brutality and other racially on the decision by Secretary default, a refusal to speak to ship. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Miami Times, 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, o r f a x t h e m t o 3 0 5 - 7 5 7 - 5 7 7 0 ; against civil rights. We have based injustices is hardly sur- of Education, Betsy DeVos and the entirety of the Black Com- Email: [email protected]. waged war against the foes of prising. We knew he would the Department of Education munity. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 Felon’s voting rights garner NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT. county’s grand jury support Building department to June 30 at Olinda Park, launch Permit Concierge 2101 NW 51 St. Pet drop off is at 7:30 a.m. and owners Meade finished a prison service Permit processing in the will be contacted once pets Citizen-led initiative on November sentence on felony charges city of Miami will soon be are ready for pickup. The 14 years ago. ballot could lead to second chances easier with a Permit Con- event is for Miami-Dade Since then, Meade is em- cierge service that will County residents only, K. BARRETT BILALI rate was 33 percent from ployed, married with five bring in-home services to and proof of low income Miami Times Contributor 2001 to 2008. But of the children and a recent law the elderly, disabled per- is required for the service. nearly 31,000 felons given school grad. sons and veterans. Per- Proof of current rabies The Miami-Dade County their civil rights in 2009 “I turned my life around mits eligible for the service vaccine must be provided Grand Jury on Wednesday and 2010, the rate of recid- and even graduated from are the residential permits for all dogs at the time of issued a report supporting ivism was only 11 percent. law school, and I still can’t eligible for the Expedited drop off. Dogs without cur- the November ballot ini- “We found that the practice law until I get my Permit Process. Commer- rent proof will be vaccinat- tiative to allow ex-felons to overwhelming majority civil rights back, said Me- cial permits are not eligible. ed at time of surgery (only vote and participate fully of states to be way more ade Thursday, while at the Additional details, includ- dogs up to 50 pounds are in society. forgiving to its felons than Peacemakers Summit in Gov. Rick Scott ing how to request the Per- eligible). Dogs must wear Dubbed Amendment 4: Florida; especially to first- Los Angeles, a forum on mit Concierge service, will a collar and leash at time Vote “Yes” for a Safer and time offenders and those But, he added, the coun- data-driven ways of reduc- be released at a later date. of arrival. Space is limited. Fairer Florida,” the report who commit non-violent ty’s grand jury has a tra- ing gun violence in urban Call 311 for more informa- supports the proposed felonies,” states the report. dition of speaking out on communities. Share your opinion tion or to schedule an ap- change to Florida’s con- Florida is joined by Iowa issues of public concern. There is a clemency pro- The Florida Department pointment. stitution, an effort led by “The Miami-Dade Grand cess in Florida for those of Health in Miami-Dade a citizen who, after serv- Jury takes an activist role who have served their County invites residents Maroon Poetry Festival ing out his time and mak- on issues of communi- time to apply for their civil to share their opinion by There will be a full day ing restitution, still cannot ty concern, said Griffith. rights, said Meade. “But it completing the 2018 Mi- of festivities in Liberty vote. “Their reports have more is extremely long,” he said. ami-Dade County Wellbe- City as elder poets of the For the measure to pass of a persuasive value, not “After they’ve completed ing Survey. The survey will Black Arts Movement are in the midterm election statutory value.” their sentence, some peo- be available and open until honored. The morning will Nov. 6, it needs 60 percent Desmond Meade, the ple have been waiting like the needed responses are begin with yoga and med- of the votes cast to be in man behind the constitu- 10 years.” received. The Wellbeing itation. Local vendors will favor of restoration. Then tional amendment effort, Gov. Rick Scott filed a Survey is meant to iden- be present, and there will all former felons who have was very pleased to hear of lawsuit in April to main- tify the needs, opinions, also be activities for chil- served their sentence, pa- the release of the report. tain the state’s 150-year-old and views of Miami-Dade dren. Participants will lis- role or probation will be Meade’s experience with system for issuing clemen- County residents as it re- ten to local musicians, DJs able to vote, except those Florida’s criminal justice cy to ex-felons. Restoring Desmond Meade lates to the communities and poets that will open convicted of murder or system spurred him to civil rights has been the that they each reside. To up for the Last Poets, So- felony sexual offense, who and Kentucky as the only spearhead getting the fel- purvey of the governor, take the survey, go to www. nia Sanchez and Ntozake are excluded from regain- states in the U.S. that per- on rights initiative on the and he seeks to keep it that surveymonkey.com/r/MD- Shange. Emory Douglas ing their voting rights. manently bars felons from ballot in November. way. CWellbeing. of the Black Panther Party “We believe in giving voting. He is the founder and But Meade is confident will discuss the role of art people second chances In many other states, head of Florida Rights Res- the ballot initiative will Spay and neuter event and culture in movements and where we are taught to grand juries are convened toration Coalition, which pass in November because Miami-Dade County for change and freedom. forgive one another,” the only to indict suspects to gathered volunteers to get of “grassroots support.” Commission Vice Chair- The event is free and open grand jury report said. face trial for a crime. signatures on a petition for “I believe it will pass woman Audrey M. Edmon- to the public with registra- The report argues that Ed Griffith, of the State this issue to reach a public because this issue crosses son, in partnership with the tion. It will be from 10 a.m. felons are less likely to re- Attorney’s Office, said Mi- vote. partisan lines and racial Miami-Dade County Ani- to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, turn to prison after being ami-Dade grand juries are “We needed to get lines and impacts so many mal Services Department, June 30 at the Belafonte given the right to vote. formed twice a year to in- 766,000 signatures,” people from so many dif- will provide a free spay and Tacolcy Center, 6161 NW The report cites that av- dict or discharge solely said Meade. “But we got ferent walks of life,” said neuter event on Saturday, Ninth Ave. erage annual recidivism first degree-murder cases. 799,000.” Meade. The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 Dante Starks pleads guilty to STREET corruption charges Monday

Sentencing set for Aug. 31; faces Starks is expected to be COMPILEDTalk BYJAYDA HALL, [email protected] up to six years in federal prison sentenced on 2 p.m. Aug. 31 before U. S. District What measures do you believe it will take to Miami Times Staff Report an ongoing corruption in- Judge Jose E. Martinez, vestigation by the govern- who was presiding on curb gun violence in the community? Tagged as a mastermind ment into Opa-locka. behind bribery and extor- The other six people Monday. On the bribery tion in Opa-locka, Dante who pled guilty are: for- charges, he faces a Starks pled guilty Mon- mer Commissioner Luis maximum sentence of day to charges arising Santiago, to charges of up to five years in prison, from his participation in bribery and extortion. followed by a supervised the long-running munici- Santiago was sentenced term of release that could pal corruption conspiracy last for three years, a fine and his failure to file fed- eral income tax returns. of up to $250,000 and Starks is facing one could face forfeiture and count of conspiracy to restitution. receive and accept bribes Dyshawn Rigby, 33 and committing extortion Fort Lauderdale Kevin Jones, 25 La’Keisha Hughes, 41 Plantation Pembroke Pines and one count of failure cases are pending sen- to file income tax returns. tencing in August 2018 be- The problem with gun vio- The feds indicted Starks fore Judge Martinez; and lence is there are so many I think that if we can get I believe if more mentorship April 20. Opa-locka mayor Myra guns already out. There has the illegal handguns off the programs are provided for Starks is expected to be Taylor’s son, Demetrius to be some way for guns street, then everything will men approaching teenage sentenced on 2 p.m. Aug. Corleon Taylor, who re- to be taken off the streets. be a lot better. I do believe years, and even those who 31 before U. S. District ceived a sentence of 10 I know we have laws that that gun owners have the are missing a father-figure in Judge Jose E. Martinez, months. recently passed, but we’re right to own a concealed their lives, then it can shape who was presiding on While Starks was not focusing so much on rifles weapon, but it’s the illegal their mindsets early on. I Monday. On the bribery an elected official or an that we forget that handguns handguns that are the real think just checking up on charges, he faces a max- employee of Opa-locka, are doing the job on our problem. these boys in the communi- imum sentence of up to he influenced workers in streets. ty, taking them to church or getting the mothers involved five years in prison, fol- Dante Starks several departments and more, can help deal with gun lowed by a supervised is accused of conspiring violence. term of release that could to 51 months in prison; with Opa-locka’s Santiago, last for three years, a fine former City Manager Da- Chiverton and Harris, to of up to $250,000 and vid Chiverton, to charges use their city positions “to could face forfeiture and bribery and extortion solicit, demand and obtain restitution. For failing to and was sentenced to 38 personal payments from file taxes, Starks faces one months in prison; former businesses and individu- year of prison time and a Assistant Public Works als in exchange for taking fine of up to $100,000, plus Director Gregory Harris, official actions to assist possible restitution and who was the first defen- and benefit those busi- Briani Mattair, 25 forfeiture. dant to plead guilty, pled nesses and individuals in Mike Jean-Louis, 28 Fort Lauderdale Starks faces about six to bribery and extortion their official dealings with North Miami years in prison but could charges and received a the City of Opa Locka.” I think we have done a get less time if he cooper- sentence of probation; Starks didn’t file feder- I honestly don’t think it can decent job as far as creating Denver Kirkland, 24 ates with the government, towing company own- al income tax returns for really be stopped. What did after-school programs to Miami his plea agreement said. ers Sosa Sr. and Sosa Jr, the tax years 2014, 2015 former presidents do when keep kids out of trouble. But Starks is the seventh pled guilty to conspiracy and 2016, totally nearly dilemmas like this occurred? not every child is part of an To be honest, you can’t stop person to plead guilty in to commit bribery. Their $40,000. If their initiatives helped, after-school program, and a person whose mind is we should take heed. But if some parents can’t afford made up from taking matters we find ourselves doing the it. We should turn our focus in their own hands. All you same thing and nothing has to opening up dialogue in can do is get a village to- changed, then we must take schools for kids to express gether to help raise the kids the time to find the neces- themselves. differently. We need to show sary measures to deal with them something else, other this problem in our commu- than the gangbanging and nity. drug dealing.

Photo courtesy Steve Gallon III Reverend Toby Philpart, Johnny Barber, Andrew Gillum and Steve Gallon III attend a gubernatorial debate Monday at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.

not only understand the real political director, Dwight Bul- issues impacting everyday lard, flanked Gillum at the an- GILLUM Floridians but a vision and nouncement Monday. CONTINUED FROM 1A plan to offer plain, practical “He’s a bold and unapolo- solutions to improve their getic voice for communities of Democratic effort to un- lives.” color and progressive ideas,” seat the Republicans from Meanwhile, the New Flor- said Mercado, who has been controlling the state by their ida Majority has joined the leading the organization for a agreement on key issues. So list of endorsements for Gil- year. far, all of the Democratic can- lum. “And that type of bold plat- didates side with each oth- The grassroots community form to bring about a new er on gun control, abortion organization seeks to make Florida, which is more eq- rights, education, affordable heard the voices and aspira- uitable is what we need. We housing and making Florida’s tions of sometimes marginal- strongly believe he is the best economy a benefit all of its ized and disenfranchised peo- candidate to energize the aspi- residents. ple for a more “equitable and rations of a new majority.” The two candidates at the just Florida.” The decision to endorse debate ultimately agreed to “I’m honored to receive Gillum came from an endorse- support whomever of the five New Florida Majority’s en- ment committee, community candidates wins the nomina- dorsement! They’re on the residents and their board of di- tion. Greene even offered to front lines of taking back our rectors. help fund the effort. state for working people, and “We have a diversity of voices “We’ve had Republican gov- I’m proud to stand shoul- on the board,” said Mercado. ernors for 20 years,” Greene der-to-shoulder with them in Some of Gillum’s other en- told Local 10 News. “It’s go- fighting for our families, jobs dorsements include: ing to take the resources, and with living wages and digni- U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson my wife and I are willing to ty, a thriving public educa- Miami-Dade County Commis- put the resources up. tion system that pays teachers sioner Barbara Jordan Miami-Dade School Board what they’re worth, and quali- Former Miami-Dade County member Steve Gallon III at- ty, affordable health care as a Commissioner Betty T. Ferguson tended the debate at Antioch. constitutional right for every Miami-Dade School Board He threw his support behind Floridian,” Gillum said. Member Steve Gallon III Gillum for governor. “That is why this is endorse- North Miami Councilman “Mayor Andrew Gillum ment is so dear to me because Philippe Bien-Aime again demonstrated why he this is an organization that Miami Gardens Vice Mayor is the most-qualified can- reaches out to gain trust in the Erhabor Ighodaro didate to be Florida’s next community.” Miami Gardens Council- governor,” Gallon said. “He Andrea Mercado, executive man David Williams Jr. clearly has the life narrative director of Florida New Ma- Miami Gardens Council- and professional pedigree to jority, and the organization’s woman Lisa C. Davis The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018

Photos courtesy of Andre Soul Williams/EyeUrbanTV Sherria Elliott, School Board member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Miami-Dade A man unveils the name of a Brownsville resource center, Dr. Dorothy Bendross- County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson and Terry Elliott Sr. pause for a photo Mindingall Social and Economic Institute during a ceremony on June 21. It is named during a tour of a business resource room on June 21. The Elliotts, business owners, after the first Black female vice chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board. contributed to the opening of the Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Social and Economic Institute, where The Audrey M. Edmonson Business Incubator is housed. Miami leaders honored during unveiling Names revealed inside and outside dross-Mindingall helped. NANA named a space in the vice chair from 2016 to 2018. pend for 20 students who Jones said Bendross-Mind- building after Miami-Dade Representing communities complete it. renovated building in Brownsville ingall pushed the item on a Commissioner Audrey Ed- including Liberty City, Over- Made possible by Mi- meeting agenda and helped monson. town and Wynwood, she pre- ami-Dade Mayor Carlos JAYDA HALL The institute was designed NANA get the property once The Audrey M. Edmonson viously served as vice chair Gimenez, classes are sched- [email protected] to offer youth educational known as Corporate Acade- Business Incubator will serve from 2010 to 2012. uled to start in September. programs and career training my North. adults interested in the busi- More than 400 residents The idea came about due to a Dorothy Bendross-Mind- opportunities for the commu- Bendross-Mindingall called ness industry. It will also be attending the dedication re- high demand in the culinary, ingall stood outside of a nity, according to Leroy Jones, the recognition “humbling.” a place for youth to do home- ceived a tour of the building construction and hospitality once-abandoned Brownsville executive director of NANA. “Words cannot explain,” work, research or even search that will also house commu- industries. building in awe. “Anyone having social, she said fighting back tears. for jobs. nity organizations, including Participating partners in- Her eyes gazed on words mental, legal or economic “Some people went to sleep Once NANA received the CareerSource South Florida, clude CareerSource South which read, Dr. Dorothy Ben- issues can come here,” he on them and when they woke property, Jones said Edmon- Inner City Youth Enrichment Florida, Miami-Dade Coun- dross-Mindingall Social and said. “It will not be used as a up, this is what they saw.” son provided funding to ren- Camp and Girl Power. ty Public Schools and D.A. Economic Institute, affixed in school anymore. It’s a career With a background in edu- ovate it. Local residents will have Dorsey Technical College. blue on the side of the build- zone.” cation, Bendross-Mindingall “They are icons in the access to a full-time attorney Anyone interested can vis- ing, located at 5120 NW 24th NANA is an organiza- is known to be the first Black neighborhood,” Jones said, offering free legal assistance, it 5120 NW 24th Ave., or call Ave. tion that has been around woman elected as vice chair “playing productive roles according to Jones. 305-756-0605. The Miami-Dade County for more than two decades, of the Miami-Dade County in getting things done. So I He added that NANA plans “The house is wide open,” School Board member was functioning as an alliance School Board. She currently thought we needed to recog- to open up a culinary school Bendross-Mindingall said. being honored on June 21 at a of inner-city businesses. It serves in the position for Dis- nize that.” with an orientation in August. “Come in under the tent be- grand opening, presented by was interested in obtaining trict 2. Edmonson has served on The free 14-week program cause there’s plenty of space.” the Neighbors and Neighbors the building that was once And she was not the only the Miami-Dade Commis- would include culinary train- Nyamekye Daniel contribut- Association (NANA). a charter school, and Ben- one who received gratitude. sion since 2005 and served as ing, certification and a sti- ed to this article. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018

rates in Florida Increased by Lord,” wrote Sonia Chess. have to keep those issues in- dia messages and more than on others. about 11 percent, according Suicide rates are the low- side of us.” 200 text messages. “Every post and text has WINGS to CDC. Suicide rates tend est among Black Americans, Vaughns said that on Fri- “Rebecca MC Vaughns, one referred to me as a light,” CONITNUED FROM 1A to spike after celebrities take but the number has tripled day, she was “Baker Acted” of our favorite butterflies, we Vaughns said. “Now, it’s the their lives, referred to as the over the last 10 years, ac- – another name for the Flori- love you and we need you,” reversal; these people are my the nation talking about de- Werther effect; it can be bol- cording to the CDC. Suicides da Mental Health Act, which wrote Rose Michelle Grand- light. The care and outpour- pression, loneliness and stered by social media. among Black children have allows for intervention and Pierre. ing of prayers have been my where to seek help. Fashion designer Kate increased by 71 percent in temporary detention during The poet said the mes- light.” Vaughns, a Miami native, is Spade also succumbed to sui- the past decade, rising from a crisis. sages have given her a new Those in need of support the voice of the Black com- cide by hanging three days 86 in 2006 to 147 in 2016. Released on Monday after- meaning to life and remind- should contact the National munity. As a Grammy-nom- before Bourdain on June 5. Researchers say that cul- noon, she was met with 94 ed her of the impact that she Suicide Prevention Lifeline at inated poet, she uses spoken The public response was the tural and spiritual beliefs Facebook posts, 19 social me- has in the community and 1-800-273-8255. word and beat poetry to illus- same for Spade’s death and trate and speak on the issues followed for days leading up many Black Miamians face. to Bourdain’s death. The poet could be often “If a woman worth 200 seen performing at fund- million commits suicide be- raising galas, opening cer- cause of depression, imagine emonies and anywhere in how it feels to be broke with the poetry circuit. But she it. Check on folks,” wrote would also lend her voice to Starex Smith, a local food the voiceless during anti-vi- blogger and business devel- olence rallies and protests in oper, who goes by the mon- the area. iker Hungry Black Man, on She did just that at a march June 6. with parents, children and Attorney and realtor, Gh- law enforcement officials enete Wright Muir also down Northwest 17 Avenue chimed in on the topic. on Jan. 1. Muir shared a screenshot Vaughns urged others to of an opinion piece in which speak up against a rash of ho- she wrote that suicide and micides in the area. depression should be treated “You would want some- like an epidemic instead of a body to come forth on your trending topic. behalf, and speak for you, and “Something comes in the say that they saw something,” news then we get consume with it,” said Muir. “But then, Vaughns said. Miami Times photo/Nyamekye Daniel The weight of the cryptic something else comes along, and we forget about the peo- In this May 26, 2017 file photo, poet Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughns (standing in the center) recites a poem, at a Facebook post hit the cyber tree planting ceremony at the Sherdavia Jenkins Peace Park. waves on Friday. Many of ple suffering every day. We Vaughns’ friends expressed should be treating depres- concern for the poet/activist. sion like we do HIV or can- “Pray for another Facebook cer—like an epidemic.” Friend of mine. She’s con- More than half of people templating suicide and I am who died because of suicide nowhere near to reach out did not have known mental to her,” Regine Bell wrote on health problems, accord- Facebook. ing to a report released by The post on Vaughns time- the CDC on June 7. Other line comes two weeks after reasons include substance Bourdain, the host of CNN’s abuse; loss of housing; a cri- “Parts Unknown,” hung him- sis in the past or upcoming self in a hotel room in France two weeks; or criminal, legal, on June 8. physical health or job/finan- His death rocked the world cial problems. including the local Black culi- “Everrrry death is to teach nary community. us how to live better. i feel Bourdain trekked through that social media has made it the globe tasting each desti- harder for people!” a June 12 nation’s trademark cuisine post on Vaughns’ Facebook’s and sampling its culture on timeline read. play a role in a lower rate of the show that had an aver- In an interview with The suicide in Black Americans age of one million viewers in Miami Times, Vaughns said but also argue that it is not May. that she has struggled with something that you can just “He made me believe I thoughts of suicide since “pray away.” could be a rockstar with a June 30, 1995, the day that ac- In addition, Blacks are 20 knife this one hits home RIP, tress/singer Phyllis Hyman percent more likely to expe- Anthony Bourdain,” wrote ended her own life. This rience serious mental health South Florida celebrity chef time, a spiral of events led problems than other pop- Daniella “Danie” Abraham on Vaughns down a speedy path ulations, and they “may be Facebook, June 8. to depression, including the reluctant to discuss mental Many on social media ques- death of a close friend. health issues and seek treat- tioned how someone with the Dozens of people sent ment because of the shame gift of talent and the ability to prayers and posted pictures and stigma associated with live an adventurous lifestyle of Vaughns with words of en- such conditions,” according could take his own life. But couragement throughout the to the National Alliance for celebrity and wealth have not weekend on social media. Mental Illness. impeded the plague of sui- “Releasing the anointing South Florida psychia- cide. of God into the atmosphere trist, Dr. Delvena Thomas It is the second leading on behalf of Rebecca MC said Black people believe cause of death among peo- Vaughns. I’m asking that the that they are exempted from ple ages 15 to 34 in the U.S., Angels of life would inter- mental illness and suicide. according to the Centers for cept thoughts of suicide and “We live on the illusion Disease Control and Preven- declaring that she shall live that we can’t get sad or get tion. From 1999 to 2016 suicide to declare the glory of the anxiety,” said Thomas. “We

shortlist to become a presi- dent of LeMoyne-Owen Col- FMU lege in Memphis, Tennessee. CONTINUED FROM 1A Friday evening he issued this statement regarding his FMU an assistant vice president For over 140 years, FMU appoint: of Human Resources and as- has been a key educa- “For over 140 years, FMU sistant provost for Academic tional institution edu- has been a key education- Affairs at Baylor University in cating and preparing al institution educating and Waco, Texas. students“ to be globally preparing students to be While at Baylor, he earned competitive leaders. I globally competitive leaders. his doctorate in education, I am honored to serve FMU am honored to serve upgrading his education in this capacity in order to master’s degree from Prairie FMU in this capacity in help move the university to A&M University. He earned a order to help move the the next level of excellence.” bachelor of arts in sociology university to the next Hardrick will be the third from the University of Loui- level of excellence.” interim president since the siana at Lafayette. departure of Roslyn Clark Hardrick is affiliated with Artis, who was named presi- numerous service and civic dent of Benedict College July organizations including the of the 100 Black Men of South 1, 2017. Michelle Howard-Vi- Greater Miami Chamber of Florida unless he is a person tal was named interim presi- Commerce, the Miami-Dade of good character,” Johnson dent shortly after and left for Chamber of Commerce and said. “He certainly has been medical leave in November. the 100 Black Men of South a person who was dedicated Bryant assumed the role Nov. Florida. to students of FIU and, hope- 20. Stephen H. Johnson, fully in the future, for the Bryant said she came out president of the 100 Black students of Florida Memorial of a nine-year retirement to Men of South Florida, said University as its president.” take the reins of FMU, and Hardrick’s extensive career In an 2016 interview with is heading right back in. She in higher education helps to FIU Magazine, Hardrick said served almost six months and shape the group’s education- he worked 40 hours a week to said she didn’t expect for it to al and mentoring programs. put himself through college. last as long. Johnson met Hardrick He is the first in his fami- The FMU board wished her – who is a member of the ly to earn a degree; mentors well. group – four years ago and supported and guided him “We sincerely appreci- said he’s a good fit for the or- through his career, he told ate the service of Dr. Bryant ganization. the interviewer. during her time with us,” said “He couldn’t be a member Hardrick in 2015 made the board chair Herring. The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018

Mulberry Row The cabin of was home to both John and Priscilla free and enslaved Hemmings, who Blacks during were enslaved, on Jefferson’s time. Mulberry Row at Monticello.

A new exhibit at Monticello is dedicated to Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman owned by Thomas Jefferson. SALLY HEMINGS HAS A

APLACE slave, Jefferson’s lover part AT of new exhibitMONTICELLO FARAH STOCKMAN (The solution: casting a shadow ticello’s slaves. The foundation New York Times on a wall.) How to handle the has embarked on a multiyear, skepticism of those who remain $35-million project aimed at re- CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — unpersuaded by the mounting storing Monticello to the way The room — brick-floored, plas- evidence that Jefferson was in- it looked when Jefferson was ter-walled, empty — is simple. deed the father of Hemings’s alive. It rebuilt a slave cabin The life it represents was any- children? (The solution: tell the and workshops where slaves la- thing but. story entirely in quotes from bored, and has hosted reunions The newly opened space at her son Madison.) there for the descendants of the Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s And, thorniest of all, in an era enslaved population, including palatial mountaintop planta- of Black Lives Matter and #Me- sleepovers. It removed a public tion, is presented as the living Too: How to describe the de- bathroom installed in 1940s atop quarters of Sally Hemings, an cades-long sexual relationship slave quarters. Jefferson’s suite at enslaved woman who bore the between Jefferson and Hem- Curators at Monticello had Monticello: Historians founding father’s children. But ings? Should it be described as to wrestle with a host of thorny believe that Hemings it is more than an exhibit. rape? questions to make the exhibit lived in the slave It’s the culmination of a 25- “We really can’t know what possible. year effort to grapple with the the dynamic was,” said Leslie And it is phasing out the pop- quarters in the reality of slavery in the home of Greene Bowman, president of ular “house tour” of the mansion, South Wing. one of liberty’s most eloquent the Thomas Jefferson Founda- which made only minimal men- champions. The Sally Hemings tion. “Was it rape? Was there af- tion of slavery alongside Jeffer- and Jefferson loved each other. exhibit. The foundation held lently accosting Sally Hemings room opens to the public on fection? We felt we had to pres- son’s accomplishments, radically But no one knows how they real- conference calls and meetings every day for 30 years.” Saturday, alongside a room ded- ent a range of views, including changing what is experienced by ly felt. Their sexual relationship with historians, board mem- At reunions of the descen- icated to the oral histories of the the most painful one.” the more than 400,000 tourists is believed to have started in bers and descendants to dis- dants of Monticello’s slaves, the descendants of slaves at Mon- After a DNA test in 1998, the who visit Monticello annually. France, where slavery was out- cuss the question. question of whether Jefferson is ticello, and the earliest kitchen nonprofit foundation, which Thanks to a short description lawed. Hemings wanted to re- In the end, historians opted guilty of rape has sparked heat- at the house, where Hemings’s owns Monticello, determined given by one of Jefferson’s grand- main in Paris, where she could to use the word “rape” with a ed arguments. brother cooked. that there was a “high proba- sons, historians believe that have been granted freedom, but question mark, knowing that “I really don’t think slaves The public opening deals a bility” that Jefferson fathered at Hemings lived in the slave quar- she eventually returned to Vir- some would criticize them for had a choice,” said Rosemary final blow to two centuries of least one of Hemings’s children, ters in the South Wing. But they ginia with Jefferson after he of- including the word, while oth- Medley Ghoston, a retired hair- ignoring, playing down or cov- and that he likely fathered them aren’t sure which room. Curators fered her extraordinary privileg- ers would have criticized them dresser in Ohio who discovered ering up what amounted to an all. The new exhibit asserts Jef- decided to tell Hemings’s story in es and freedom for any children for leaving it out. in the 1980s, through genealog- open secret during Jefferson’s ferson’s paternity as a fact. one of the rooms. Instead of mak- she might have, according to an The question is asked on a ical research, that she was a de- life: his relationship with a slave ing it a period room with objects account by Madison Hemings. plaque on the wall outside the scendant of Madison Hemings. that spanned nearly four de- EXHBIT that she might have possessed, Her children, who were all fair- Hemings exhibit titled “Sex, “Maybe if it was not rape, it was cades, from his time abroad in The “Life of Sally Hemings” they left it empty, projecting the skinned and named after Jeffer- Power and Ownership.” It a duty that she had to fulfill.” Paris to his death. exhibit is perhaps the most words of her son Madison on the son’s friends, were freed when spells out the power dynamic But her distant cousin, Julius To make the exhibit possible, striking example of the sea wall to tell her story. they reached adulthood. between the two: Under Vir- “Calvin” Jefferson, whom she curators had to wrestle with a change that has taken place at No portrait or photograph ginia law, Hemings was Jeffer- met at a descendants’ event, host of thorny questions. How Monticello, as the foundation WAS IT LOVE? exists of Hemings. Even her son’s property. feels differently. to accurately portray a woman has increasingly focused on The 1995 movie “Jefferson in skin tone remains a mystery, Curators acknowledged that “I think it was a love story,” he for whom no photograph exists? highlighting the stories of Mon- Paris” imagined that Hemings and a source of controversy. the question could be difficult said, noting that Hemings was Cartoons in the 18th century, for some visitors to digest, es- the half sister of Jefferson’s late which aimed to derail Jeffer- pecially schoolchildren. wife, Martha, whose death had son’s political career, portrayed devastated him. “Did she look her as dark-skinned. But her WAS IT RAPE? like Martha? I think she did.” father was a white plantation Lucia “Cinder” Stanton, a The exhibit has divided the A textile workshop owner and her mother, an en- retired historian who spent 25 white descendants of Jeffer- slaved woman, was of mixed years collecting oral history son’s acknowledged family, and on Mulberry Row race. One account described from the descendants of slaves stoked outrage among a small Hemings as “mighty near at Monticello, said it remains but determined group of Jeffer- white.” Curators at Monticello to be seen how the public will son enthusiasts who insist that opted not to recreate a physical react at a time when political he didn’t father Hemings’s chil- image of her. Instead, they will views have become so extreme. dren. project a woman’s shadow on a “The words ‘rape’ and ‘rap- John H. Works Jr., a de- wall. ist,’ what it conjures up is not scendant of Jefferson’s who is At a time when sexual abus- a nuanced situation,” she said. among the founding members es by powerful men have “There were other relation- of the Thomas Jefferson Heri- dominated the news, curators ships like theirs which were tage Society, accuses the non- struggled for months over how clearly love matches.” profit organization that runs to describe the relationship be- Some couples moved to Ohio, Monticello of bowing to politi- tween Hemings and Jefferson where slavery was outlawed, cal correctness, and insists that — and in particular whether she said, adding: “Jefferson the entire premise of the exhibit to use the word “rape” in the wasn’t that. But he wasn’t vio- is flawed.

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ily apartments in Economic Resourc- the owner or property manag- require – a dwelling that is South Florida have es is responsible for er about subpar housing con- safe, sanitary condition and reported an uptick enforcing the Mini- ditions, be sure to document contains certain basic equip- in substandard liv- mum Housing Code your concerns and get an es- ment. A few weeks ago, the ing conditions. And throughout all un- timated date of completion residents of Cordoba Courts while slum housing incorporated areas. to resolve the matter. Should Apartments in Opa-locka, is not new in the What that code does there be an issue after notify- provided detailed reports of AFFORDABLE HOUSING South, the callous is not only enforce ing the owner or manager, you slum and blighted living con- experiences are. Pierre the 10 basic responsi- may want to contact the 311 ditions dating to 2016 to today. Those providing bilities of owners and Call Center for an inspection Since then, I’ve been contact- MATTERS slum housing and bad land- tenants, but it requires that by the Neighborhood Compli- ed about more. Most recently, DANIELLA PIERRE, [email protected] lords have often been referred all houses and apartments be ance Officer in your area. some residents of Lakeshore to by U.S. Housing and Urban maintained in a safe and sani- Presidential Apartments lo- Development (HUD) as com- tary condition. The code cov- WHAT YOU PAY EQUALS cated at 1260 NW 95th St., in Rentals, with a side of mitting a double-crime: one ers and applies to both rented WHERE YOU LIVE Miami – situated in between each against tenants and tax- homes and apartments. There When it comes to a rent- two well-known churches – payers. is also a minimum housing ing home or an apartment in shared concerns about their slum living in Miami Locally, the Neighbor- code that applies to rooming Miami-Dade, it seems like current housing conditions. While the availability of af- such shortage of what is con- hood Regulations Division houses with four units or less, the less you pay the further They complained of an in- fordable housing is decreas- sidered slum housing. Resi- of Miami-Dade County’s De- too. away you are from receiv- festation of pigeons and an ing, there appears to be no dents from several multifam- partment of Regulatory and After you have informed ing what the basic standards SEE SLUM 10B The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018

Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM AFRICAN WOMAN reigns over FIFA World Cup events

Fatma Diouf Samoura (above) is a Senegalese senior Miami makes the list of potential host executive. She was appointed as the first cities for the 2026 soccer games female Secretary K. BARRETT BILALI Diouf simply because her full family name is Fatma General of FIFA on 13 Miami Times Contributor Diouf Samoura. Both Diouf and Samoura are natives May 2016 and as- of Senegal, West Africa but not related. Ultimately, Miami is in the running for World Cup matches Samoura was cleared of the charges by an internal sumed her post on 20 in 2026. FIFA investigation in April. June 2016. Miami is among 17 cities that could host The United Bid-- which consists of the U.S., Cana- games after the United Bid of the United States, da and Mexico — was able to secure 134 member Canada and Mexico was selected to host the nation’s votes while Morocco received 65 votes to 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 13 by the 68th secure the honor of hosting the 2026 World Cup. FIFA Congress in Moscow. The is the first time three nations have been se- And if Fatma Samoura remains another lected to co-host a FIFA World Cup and is the first eight years as an African woman at the head time in 32 years that the games will be played in of a Europe-based, male-dominated industry, North America. she will be there, too. Miami is slated as a probable host among sever- FIFA, translates from French as the Inter- al other major cities within all three countries. The national Federation of Football Association, Hard Rock Stadium, which has held crowds of more governs the world of soccer globally. And than 70,000 spectators, is a major selling point for Samoura, for the past two years governs FIFA, consideration as well as South Florida’s location, infra- making her the most-powerful woman executive in structure, hotels and entertainment sector. the international sports arena. Yet her position as “The economic impact to Miami-Dade is expected the executive of an all-male club has not gone unno- to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars,” said Mi- ticed nor unchallenged. ami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez. “In addition, “There are people who don’t think that a Black the long-range benefits that will follow from the visibil- woman should be leading the administration of FIFA,” ity of the area on the international stage is incalcula- said Samoura in a recent interview with the BBC. ble.” She was listed last month among the BBC’s annu- The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau al 100 Women – all recognized for being “influential notes that Miami is ready for FIFA and other major and inspirational women around the world.” sporting events, and has even gone so far as opening Forbes also ranked her the Most Powerful Women a private terminal for sports at MIA, adding another in International Sports earlier this year. marketing tool. Samoura celebrated her second anniversary as “As a premier destination for sports’ biggest and most FIFA secretary general on June 20. She was appoint- prestigious events, including a record-breaking eleventh ed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino when graft and Super Bowl in 2020, and a College Football National corruption scandals created turmoil in the ranks and Championship Game in 2021, Miami is certainly ‘World brought down top executives in the organization. Cup ready,’” said bureau’s President and CEO William “She's used to managing big organizations, big D. Talbert. budgets, human resources, staff, finance,” Infantino Meanwhile, Samoura is busy coordinating all aspects said to an audience in 2016 announcing that Samou- of a so far successful 2018 World Cup in Moscow and ra would lead one of the world’s largest sports orga- resolving issues related to the 2022 World Cup to be nizations. “And she will bring a fresh wind to FIFA.” hosted by Qatar. Samoura, 55, replaced Jérôme Valckewho was Her diplomatic skills were in full effect when she re- banned for 12 years from any and all soccer-related cently resolved some serious labor conflicts involving activity after he was convicted of misconduct. migrant workers building stadiums and infrastructure in Samoura, who ran a United Nations agency for preparation for the 2022 games. most of her career, said being a woman executive of “Over the past six months, we haven’t heard anything a male-dominated organization and industry is not an negative about the worker conditions in Qatar,” she said. easy task, but the “glass ceiling” has been broken. “It is a strong sign that football can help change cul- “It is something we are fighting on a daily basis tural behavior, even in the more conservative on the pitch – I don’t want any racist person around society.” me.” And changing society and attitudes Most recently some of those same men accused about Black women in positions of Samoura of having a conflict of interest surrounding power is part of her mission. the decision to choose a location for the 2026 World “Nobody asks a man when he Cup. They said she failed to disclose her family re- takes a position if he’s com- lationship with El Hadji Diouf who served as an am- petent to do the job,” said bassador to promote Morocco’s 2026 World Cup bid. Samoura. “They just assume Samoura had to prove that she was not related to that he can do the job.” The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 HAITI CONTINUED FROM 8B Sanaa Pierre, an come in a box, pack- 11-year-old tea aged by the entrepre- I’m honored to be enthusiast and included in the first neur. mastermind “I would sell out box. It’s such a superb every weekend,” she behind Haitea, idea to bring what said. a Haitian entrepreneurs in Haiti And that’s when tea company are creating throughout one of her returning launched in “the U.S.” customers asked her March. for the name of the box she offered at the market. “I didn’t have one,” she said. “I realized at that moment that it was much bigger than just Delray [Beach] Haitea, a Haitian tea company, which launched in March. and that the world needed to expe- rience Haiti first- countries and start “I want this to be monthly. An option hand,” she added. a box for those loca- bigger than South to purchase a one- Innocent took a tions. Florida,” Innocent time box is avail- break to brainstorm So far, several en- said. “I want people able. how she could turn trepreneurs have to have my home For more informa- an idea into a busi- launched a box to with them.” tion on the product ness. And one year represent and pro- Subscription for and how to subscribe later, she has al- vide buyers with a the “Taste of Hai- visit www.tasteof- ready connected taste of Italy. ti” box is $39.99 bi- haitibox.com with vendors from Rhum Barbancourt, Mel’Ange, Caribrew PUBLIC NOTICE and Florvella’s com- pany, Haitea. OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Florvella said COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY when Innocent up to 30 minutes, reached out to her considering prod- she was “ecstatic” uct placement and and “strongly sup- safety and craft- ported” the idea. ing a hand-written “I’m honored to note from Innocent, be included in the thanking buyers for first box,” she said. their support. Pursuant to Section 163.346, Florida Statutes, as amended, the Omni “It’s such a superb Boxes are then Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency (the idea to bring what sent out altogeth- “Agency”) hereby gives notice that it will consider a resolution authorizing entrepreneurs in er at once for the the issuance of its not to exceed $15,000,000 Tax Increment Revenue Haiti are creat- month. Note, Series 2018B (the “Note”) payable from tax increment revenues received by the Agency, at its meeting on July 12, 2018 at Miami City ing throughout the Innocent said Hall 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133, commencing U.S.” since most of her at 12:00 p.m., or soon thereafter. If such resolution is approved, the Seven items will clientele is outside Agency will issue the Note on or about July 13, 2018. be inside the first of the Haitian com- box that’s releasing munity, the first Comments and questions with respect to the issuance of the Note in August, including subscription box should be addressed to Jason Walker, Executive Director, at 1401 N. Caribrew coffee and will vary with food, Miami Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33016. spicy peanut butter drink and beauty called Mamba from products to offer a Copies of the proposed resolution authorizing the Note may be Haiti. “full experience” of inspected by the public at the office of the Agency located at 1401 N. Innocent said it the island. Miami Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida during regular working hours, takes up to three “When most peo- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. weeks to receive ple think about Hai- products directly ti, they think about #31287 Jason Walker, Executive Director from Haiti, while food like griot,” she Omni Redevelopment District local products are said. “People need Community Redevelopment Agency retrieved within a to learn more about week. what we have. I Once the items want people who are received, Inno- taste the box to ac- cent and her team tually want to go to meet up in Fort Haiti after.” Lauderdale to put The entrepreneur the box together. said she hopes to Invitation to Bid Invitation to Bid Putting together collaborate with Fire Suppression Package Structural Concrete Package one box can take people from other W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company and Jackson Health W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company and Jackson Health Sys- Systems cordially invite subcontractors to complete and submit their tems cordially invite subcontractors to complete and submit their bids by bids by Friday July 27, 2018 no later than 2:00 pm for the following Thursday July 26, 2018 no later than 2:00 pm for the following project: project: Jackson Health System Jackson Health System SLUM JHS West Medical Campus CONTINUED FROM 8B JHS West Medical Campus The Invitation to Bid includes the following packages: The Invitation to Bid includes the following packages: • Conditions of the Contract and Specifications – Issued for inoperable pool. A representative for the man- • Conditions of the Contract and Specifications – Issued for Construction – Dated February 2, 2018 agement company, Strategic Properties who Construction – Dated February 2, 2018 • Perkins and Will Architectural DD and CD Phased Construction took over in February, said they “are respond- • Perkins and Will Architectural Drawings – Dated December 11, 2017 Drawings – Dated February 7, 2018 ing to maintenance issues as we receive them.” • Perkins and Will Structural Drawings – Phased Construction • Perkins and Will Structural Drawings – DD and CD Phased After management checked their records, “only Building Superstructure Revision – Dated December 28, 2017 Construction Drawings – Dated February 7, 2018 one request has been made since February, to • Small Business Enterprise (SBE) & Responsible Wages – • Small Business Enterprise (SBE) & Responsible Wages – remove a pigeon nest, which we did. During Attached Form A-6, A-14 & A-16 Attached Form A-6, A-14 & A-16 our next monthly meeting, we will address further the concerns about any infestation of Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings and other Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings and other pigeons. Both swimming pools have been in- construction documents will be available through W. G. Yates Construc- construction documents will be available through W. G. Yates Con- spected by the County and we are following a tion Company. Respond to Mike Posey at [email protected] to get struction Company. Respond to Mike Posey at [email protected] checklist of issues to reinstate the pool permit access to bid documents. If you should have any further questions, to get access to bid documents. If you should have any further ques- that had been expired for some time before we please do not hesitate to call Mike at 601-519-3121. tions, please do not hesitate to call Mike at 601-519-3121. took over.” All bids must delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial Hos- All bids must delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial Strategic Properties appears to be taking pital Facilities, Design and Construction Department trailer located at Hospital Facilities, Design and Construction Department trailer locat- steps in the right direction. The residents who the corner of NW12th Ave. and NW 19th St. Complete address is listed ed at the corner of NW12th Ave. and NW 19th St. Complete address live there now just have to hold them account- below: is listed below: able. Jackson Memorial Hospital – FD&C Command Center Trailer 1 Jackson Memorial Hospital – FD&C Command Center Trailer 1 TAKE STEPS TO RID COMMUNITIES Attn: Mike Posey OF SLUM HOUSING 1080 NW 19th Street Attn: Mike Posey Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant, Miami FL 33136 everyone has a responsibility to keep the res- 1080 NW 19th Street idence in which they live safe and sanitary, Miami FL 33136 Yates is committed to supporting the economic development of certi- according to Miami-Dade County’s Minimum fied Miami-Dade county small business enterprise-construction (SBE-C) Housing Standards, regardless of how much Yates is committed to supporting the economic development of firms. Miami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are encouraged to you pay. If you are a renter, there are key com- certified Miami-Dade county small business enterprise-construction submit a bid package for this and future projects. W.G. Yates & Sons ponents within your lease to what the owner (SBE-C) firms. Miami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are -en Construction Company and associated partners are an equal opportunity of that property must adhere. The 10 basic re- couraged to submit a bid package for this and future projects. W.G. employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sex- sponsibilities of an owner are outlined on Mi- Yates & Sons Construction Company and associated partners are an ual orientation/gender identity. ami-Dade County’s website. Be sure to check equal opportunity employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. it out; you might be surprised to find out what A pre-bid meeting will be held onsite July 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm to fa- owners are actually responsible for carrying miliarize bidders with the project requirements. The project site address A pre-bid meeting will be held onsite July 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm to out in addition to keeping the dwelling in good is listed below. Please sign in at the onsite office trailer. familiarize bidders with the project requirements. The project site ad- structural condition. Visit www.miamidade. W. G. Yates Field Office dress is listed below. Please sign in at the onsite office trailer. gov/building to find out. While you are there, Jackson West Project W. G. Yates Field Office navigate to the neighborhood and building en- 7800 NW 29th Street Jackson West Project forcement topic. There you will also find the Doral, Florida 33122 7800 NW 29th Street responsibilities of a tenant, too. All questions can be directed to Mike Posey at [email protected]. Do you have concerns about substandard Doral, Florida 33122 housing conditions? Contact Daniella Pierre af- All questions can be directed to Mike Posey at [email protected]. [email protected]. Sell It | Rent It | Find a Job | A Car A House | An Apartment Classified 11 THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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HAMZA SHABAN cials are admitted- Washington Post ly not where they want to be, but she Google released its remained optimistic annual workforce di- that things can im- versity report Thurs- prove. day, marking only In January, Brown modest changes from instituted a new last year. The com- strategy for boost- pany remains most- ing diversity, which ly white and male. includes sharing the But the report of- latest representa- fers a better view of tion data with chief what the workforce executive Sundar looks like as the Pichai and the lead- company revealed ership team every its gender break- other week, she said. down across ethnici- Department heads ties for the first time. are also tasked with Overall, Google's meeting intermedi- global workforce is ate milestones relat- 69 percent male and ed to hiring, devel- 30 percent female, opment, progression virtually unchanged and retention. One of from 2017. Google's major goals In its breakdown is to reach or exceed on race and ethnici- the representation ty, which covers only of available talent U.S. employees, 2 pools for Black and percent of Googlers Hispanic employees are Black, up from in the United States 2 percent in 2017. at all levels of the Figures for Latinx company, she said. workers also showed “In order to a modest improve- achieve our desired ment. Google report- outcomes, we need ed that 3 percent of to do more, and we its workforce is Lat- are really committed inx, compared with to that,” Brown said. last year's 3 percent. Alphabet, Google's Asian representa- parent company, has tion at Google has roughly 85,000 em- increased modestly ployees worldwide, from 34 percent in with the vast major- 2017 to 36 percent. PHOTO CREDIT: Wikimedia Commons ity of them working When looking The Googleplex is the corporate headquarters of Google Parkway located in California, near Silicon Valley. at Google. at the gender by ethnicity break- with 41 percent for Valley grew loud- gets of online ha- ing for technical down, women are white men. er last year after an rassment after their positions, with hires less represented in The diversity re- engineer at Google names were leaked for women up 1 per- the company's U.S. port arrived after a wrote an internal to conservative cent, Latinx staff up ranks when com- recent shareholder memo claiming that websites and com- 0.4 percent and pared with men. meeting in which “genetic differenc- mentators. Black employees up Black women make employees and in- es” might explain In its latest diver- 0.1 percent. up only 1.2 percent vestors called for “why we don’t see sity report, Google “The data in this of the workforce, improvements to equal representa- for the first time in- report shows that compared with 1.8 workplace culture tion of women in cluded new informa- despite significant percent for Black and better enforce- tech and leader- tion tied to its hiring effort, and some men. Women iden- ment of policies ship.” The memo and attrition. The pockets of suc- tified as Latinx make against harassment. spread quickly on- company reported cess, we need to do up 1.7 percent, com- An investor's pro- line, and its author, that attrition rates more to achieve our pared with more posal that failed to James Damore, was were highest for desired diversity than 3 percent for pass would have fired from the com- Black and Latinx and inclusion out- Latinx men; Asian tied the pay of Goo- pany for “perpetu- employees, indi- comes,” Google said women account for gle executives to ating gender stereo- cating that keeping in the report. 12 percent of the meeting goals for types.” Responses underrepresent- Danielle Brown, U.S. workforce, com- diversity and inclu- to Damore's writ- ed groups fulfilled Google’s vice pres- pared with 25 per- sion. ing caused further at work is another ident and chief di- cent for Asian men. The debate turmoil at Google. challenge for the versity officer, told White women make around the lack of Some employees company. Google The Washington up 15 of the work- gender and ethnic who criticized the reported narrow im- Post in an interview force, compared diversity in Silicon memo became tar- provements in hir- that company offi- The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Good Taste SECTION C XXXTENTACION, THE 20-YEAR-OLD RAPPER,Artists SINGER KILLED shineLAST WEEK, REMEMBERED at an ita baker BET Awards kendrick lamar cardi B tiffany haddish chadwick boseman

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Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Comedy Award Best Actress night gets Award major Hype Best Actor Miramar touts a social-media sensation Award FELIPE RIVAS from Jamaica, and Cros- [email protected] by, from Trinidad and SEE STORY Tobago, also have a Comedic value and Carib- strong following with bean vibes are coming to the members of the Carib- Miramar Cultural Center. bean community. As Miramar continues to “This is something 4C celebrate Caribbean-Ameri- the city wanted to see can Heritage Month, the city and brought all of us un- will host a Caribbean Com- der one roof,” said Hype. edy Night 8 p.m. on Friday, Hype in his different June 29. routines capture the man- Majah Hype, known for The event will feature top nerisms and accents of the comedians from Jamaica and various Caribbean nations his ability to accurately Trinidad and Tobago. It will SEE COMEDY 6C impersonate, Jamaicans, be hosted by Majah Hype, with performances by comics Haitians, Grenadians, Rohan Gunter, Chris Daley among others, will host Jamaican based come- and comedienne Nikki Cros- Miramar’s Caribbean by. dian, actor and radio Comedy Night, as part Hype, known as the “Carib- personality, Chris “John- bean King of Comedy,” enjoys of the city’s celebration worldwide success after using ny” Daley, will perform his of Caribbean Heritage platforms like the now-de- stand-up routine on funct Vine, Instagram and Friday June 29 at the Month. YouTube to curate his Carib- bean culture-based comedic Miramar Cultural style. Gunter and Daley, both Center. Photo courtesy: Miramar Cultural Center The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 Children’s BOOK CORNER

‘Blue Sky White Stars’ pays homage to America’s beauty Book inspires patriotism with symbolic imagery

with powerful imagery to FELIPE RIVAS inspire young readers to [email protected] embrace American ideals “Blue Sky White Stars” of freedom and pursuit of written by Sarvinder Na- happiness, while embrac- berhaus and illustrated by ing inclusivity. Another Kadir Nelson pays trib- example of this kind of ute to our nation’s great- juxtaposition comes a few est symbol of sovereignty pages later when an image and freedom to dream- the of a baseball game appears, American Flag. with the words “All Amer- Naberhaus’ spare, poet- ican” placed at the bottom ic narrative tells a story of Michael Zamora/The Register of the pages. The following Photo courtesy of Flicks By Ed inclusivity, acceptance and Sarvinder Naberhaus. page displays an image of unity. Nelson’s illustrations jpg: Naberhouse dis- a Black American grandfa- carefully complement the ther, who is wearing a hat playing the her book in that reads “World War II IMFest gets Amara La Negra lyrics with American rep- which sparse lyrics and resentations of freedom, Veteran,” and his grand- such as the plains of the powerful imagery are son, as they listen to the Headliner Amara La Negra officially kick off the third annual International Music and Food Midwest, the Statue of Lib- used to evoke a sense baseball game on the radio Festival (IMFest) Tuesday in Miami Gardens. She was joined by Miami Gardens Vice Mayor erty at Ellis Island, and a of patriotism, while re- with the same words “All Erhabor Ighodaro, who is behind the festival, at The Licking. American” placed above stunning reenactment of flecting on acceptance An international Dominican-American recording artist, La Negra is a breakout star of last the grandfather’s head. the Civil Rights March. season’s “Love & Hip Hop: Miami. and inclusiveness. “Blue Sky White Star” is The poetic value of the IMFest highlights the diversity of South Florida and Miami Gardens by offering residents and lyrics is heightened by Nel- page, juxtaposed with the an ode to America’s natural visitors a multifaceted, culturally diverse event. IMFest 2018 takes place from 6 p.m. - midnight son’s ability to represent words “So Together, One beauty, historic moments America’s past, present Nation,” displayed above and cultural heritage. The Saturday, Aug. 4. and future. For example, the faces of Americans of book celebrates the na- “We are one of the most culturally diverse cities in the nation,” said Ighodaro. “Miami Gardens the words “Sew Togeth- different backgrounds and tion’s most valued repre- is an eclectic mix of peoples from the Diaspora. We are proud that IMFest celebrates our rich er, Won Nation,” are dis- upbringings, on the follow- sentations of patriotism mosaic of demographics by showcasing a variety of ethnic foods, vendors, and genres of music and their inherent value for played above an image ing page. “Blue Sky White like Kompa, Reggae, Calypso, Merengue, Gospel, Jazz, Rap and Afro Jùjú. We are a world Stars” uses refrain and all Americans of different of Betsy Ross sewing the class city that’s all about the business of cultivating cultural diversity.” first American flag on one subtle changes in words backgrounds. $10 early bird tickets are on-sale at imfest2018.eventbrite.com. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018

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Summer is officially here and with it much rain, which hasn’t dampened our fun in the sun. Picnics and other activities continue despite the weather. However, the past rainy days of June were good times to stay at home and read. Garrison Keller said, “A book is a gift you can open again and again.” More to the point is this quote from Frederick Douglass: “Once you learn Kyle Harris, on the left, was named the polemarch to read, you’ll be forever of the Miami Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpa Psi Fra- free.” ternity Inc. Sometimes I revisit old books. Some informative renovated a property in for their years of service and entertaining books let Miami’s West Little River to both the fraternity and me visit times before my neighborhood, which community. time. There is an insightful Kappa League members celebrate College Signing Day. now houses the Later that book written by Isabel group’s social and day, the Kappa Wilkerson entitled, “The reclaimed their identity and During this period, Blacks Scholarship Committee, community service Foundation, the Warmth of Other Suns.” racial pride in defiance of in urban society formed was chaired by Beth activities. The group group’s youth Wilkerson chronicles widespread prejudice and social organizations. One Reddick. Congratulations also garnered several outreach program, the Great Migration that discrimination. such organization, founded to this young lady who will national fraternity treated the young began in the early 20th It was called the Harlem in the summer of August be attending the University awards, including men in its mentoring century, when hundreds of Renaissance. It was, in the 1927, at the height of The of Florida in the fall as being named Medium- program, Kappa thousands of Black people words of editor, journalist Harlem Renaissance, was an English major. Alice sized Chapter of the Royer League, to an migrated from the South and critic Alain Leroy The Girl Friends Inc. in eventually plans to attend Year four of the past athletic-like College into dense, urban areas Locke, “a spiritual coming New York. Today, The Girl law school. five years; receiving the Signing Day, where each that offered relatively more of age” for Black artists Friends remains an historic Along with church and Community Service Award young man stood up before economic opportunities and and thinkers, who seized organization of Black community organizations, three of the past five years; family, friends and a host cultural capital. upon their “first chances for women with chapters in our Greek organizations named Website of the Year; of Kappas, and revealed Many Blacks migrated group expression and self- cities across the country. In have also been working hosted the Providential which college they will be from the South to the determination.” Locke was May, the organization held in friendship to serve our Council in 2014, and the attending. Congratulations North and Midwest regions distinguished as the first its 83rd Conclave (national communities, so I’m also county’s Kappa Founders are in order. of the United States, but Black Rhodes Scholar in 1907, meeting) at Greenbrier sharing some great news Day in 2014. We are so connected from nowhere more so than in and was the philosophical Resort, in White Sulphur from the Miami Kappas “I would like to see the our pst and to our future. Harlem, which was dubbed architect or “Dean” of the Springs, West Virginia, (Miami Alumni Chapter of chapter be much more We have immigrated to and “the Negro capital of the Harlem Renaissance. The hosted by the Norfolk Kappa Alpa Psi Fraternity visible and relevant in migrated across America. world.” The New York City Harlem Renaissance helped Chapter of The Girl Inc.) After serving five the Greater Miami area,” Our neighborhood, our neighborhood was only to redefine how Americans Friends. Miami chapter years as polemarch said Harris. “Doing so culture, our music. June, 3 square miles, but Black and the world understood members attending included (president) of the Miami will increase membership, National Black Music artists, intellectuals, writers Black culture. It integrated Alexandria Holloway, Alumni Chapter of Kappa broaden our scope, engage Month, was initiated by and musicians came. Black- Black and white cultures, Carolyn Blake, Beverly Alpha Psi Fraternity, Chris members and inform the President Jimmy Carter owned businesses from and marked the beginning Crawford and Ann Pope. Frazier has turned over world of our good works.” who, on June 7, 1979, newspapers, publishing of a Black urban society. Pope was elected to be a the leadership of the local Like many other Greek- decreed that June would be houses and music companies The Harlem Renaissance member of the National chapter to Kyle Harris, letter organizations, Kappa the month of Black music. to nightclubs, cabarets and set the stage for the Civil Nominating Committee. a native of Miami and continue to move forward We celebrate our music theaters, helped fuel the Rights Movement of the At the conclave, Alice a graduate of Norland with a positive impact daily. It’s an integral part of neighborhood’s thriving 1950s and ‘60s. Royer, a 2018 graduate High School. Harris was on the community. The our culture. Blacks created scene. Some of the era’s Lasting roughly from of Miami Norland Senior initiated into the fraternity fraternity was certainly on jazz and more. We know how most-important literary and the 1910s through the High was chosen as one at the Theta Eta Chapter the move in June. On June to put on our dancing shoes artistic figures migrated to mid-1930s, the period is of the national recipients ,while attending Florida 9, The Kappas celebrated on our feet. Traditions… all or passed through this New considered a golden age in of The Girl Friends Fund State University. with its Senior Luncheon, memorable. And so it is as York neighborhood, helping Black culture, which was Scholarship. Alice is the Under Frazier’s an annual tradition where we live, love, pray, laugh, to define a period during shown in literature, music, daughter of Juliet and leadership, the Miami members 60 years old dance and sing in the Whirl. which our Black artists stage performance and art. Freddie Royer. The Kappas purchased and and older are recognized Blessings Jordan says he once only sought white roles the quality of the project, not The actor talks about not wanting to the character’s race. But it’s feed into the Black man stereotype interesting to hear how he strategically built his acting BRITNI DANIELLE like his starring turn in the resume to get where he is to- Essence 2012 sci-fi film “Chronicle,” in day. which he played a character Michael B. Jordan has been named Steve Kaczynski (af- hot the scene since he played ter he was cast, the name was a wide-eyed, teenage drug changed to Steve Montgom- Michael B. Jordan is at dealer on HBO’s critically ac- ery). Back then, Jordan said claimed series, “The Wire.” he loved “just playing people. the 2018 Cannes Film Since then Jordan has gone It didn’t have to be specifical- Festival in May. In a on to rack up accolades and ly playing a Black guy.” star in a slew of films, includ- Though he wanted to in- recent interview, Jordan ing “Fantastic Four,” “Creed,” crease his available oppor- says he avoided roles that “Fruitvale Station” and this tunities, Jordan said that he year’s blockbuster smash, also pursued roles written for would paint him as the “Black Panther.” While Jor- white men to avoid competi- typical Black guy. dan’s acting chops have tion with his peers, who were earned him praise from crit- often forced to contend for a ics and his peers, the actor re- handful of roles. cently explained why he used “It was just how do you re- to only seek out roles written verse-engineer that problem, for white men. that kind of pitted competi- During a conversation with tion between each other, and “Insecure” creator and star, just put more opportunities Issa Rae, for “Variety’s Actors out there for people to eat and on Actors” series, Jordan ad- be successful at what they mitted that after starring in want to do,” he explained. “Fruitvale Station,” he didn’t These days, after turning in “want to go out for any role star performances in so many [that was] written for Afri- different projects, we’re pret- can-Americans.” ty sure Jordan — who also has For a while, he purposely his own production company, sought parts that were origi- Outlier Society Productions nally written for white men, — goes after roles based on The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018

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Mill and gospel artist Yolan- DJ Khaled was the leading da Adams, who paid tribute nominee with six and picked to Anita Baker and nearly up the first award of the night brought her to tears. — best collaboration — for Baker, an eight-time Gram- “Wild Thoughts” with Ri- my winner who dominated hanna and Bryson Tiller. He the R&B charts from the ear- was holding his son on his ly ’80s to mid-90s, earned the hip onstage and also used his Lifetime Achievement Award speech to highlight young on Sunday at the Microsoft people. Theater in Los Angeles. “All of y’all are leaders The 60-year-old used her and all of y’all are kings and speech to encourage the art- queens — the future,” he said. ists in the room to keep music Migos won best group and alive. gave a fun performance that “I would ask that the mu- even had Adams reciting the sic be allowed to play, that lyrics. J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, singers are allowed to sing, Janelle Monae, Miguel, YG, and rappers are allowed to 2 Chainz and Big Sean also rap, and poets are allowed to performed. rhyme,” said Baker, who was The BET Awards normal- also honored by host Jamie ly hands its Humanitarian Foxx, Ledisi and Marsha Am- Photos: Billboard Award to one person, but brosius. Meek Mill debuts new song “Stay Woke” while wearing XXXTentacion shirt at the 2018 BET Awards. six individuals received the H.E.R., whose real name is honor Sunday. Dubbed “Hu- Gabi Wilson, was impressive manitarian Heroes,” the net- as she sang the R&B hit “Fo- work gave awards to James cus,” played the electric gui- Shaw Jr., who wrestled an tar like a rock star and sang assault-style rifle away from softly during the sweet love a gunman in a Tennessee song “Best Part,” where she Waffle House in April; -An was joined by Daniel Caesar. thony Borges, the 15-year-old Meek Mill, who was re- student who was shot five leased from prison in April, times and is credited with rapped the song “Stay Woke” saving the lives of at least 20 on a stage transformed into a other students during Feb- street corner, featuring hus- ruary massacre in Florida; tlers, children and police of- Mamoudou Gassama, who ficers. A mother screams as scaled an apartment building her child is shot during the to save a child dangling from powerful performance, and a balcony last month in Paris; an officer lays an American Naomi Wadler, the 11-year- flag over the body. old who gave a memorable Meek Mill also made a and influential speech at statement by wearing a March for Our Lives; Justin hoodie featuring the face of Blackman, the only student XXXTentacion, the 20-year- to walk out of his high school old rapper-singer who died in North Carolina during the after being shot last week. nationwide student walkout “We can’t get used to these to protest gun violence in types of things. We’re too March; and journalist and used to young people get- activist Shaun King. ting killed,” Foxx said when Debra Lee, who stepped speaking about XXXTenta- down as chairman and CEO cion later in the show. H.E.R. performs “Focus’ & ‘Best Part” with Daniel Caesar at BET Awards 2018. of BET last month after 32 The Oscar winner told the years at the network, earned audience to “try to sneak a song and music video “This dropping the records the film won best movie. nominated woman at this the Ultimate Icon Award. message in” their music. Is America” tackles racism has broken and even pulled “The film is about our year’s Grammys, won best “The power of Black cul- “We got to figure some- and gun violence and be- Michael B. Jordan onstage to experiences being Afri- new artist and said she’s ture is unmatched. It’s beau- thing out,” he said. came a viral hit last month, recite a line from the film. can-Americans and also cap- “never won anything in front tiful. It’s amazing. It’s every- Snoop Dogg celebrated 25 gave a short, impromptu per- “We don’t need a president tures the experiences of be- of other people.” thing. It’s us,” she said. years in music, performing formance of the song when right now because we got our ing African,” Coogler said. “It She dedicated the award She ended her speech the classic songs “What’s My Foxx brought him onstage. king,” Foxx said of T’Challa. was about tapping into the to those “lost in the world,” quoting former U.S. Pres- Name” and “Next Episode.” “Everybody begged me to “(Director) Ryan Coogler voice that tells us to be proud saying: “Follow your passion ident Barack Obama, call- The rapper also performed do a joke about that song. I gave us our king.” of who we are.” ... believe in yourself.” ing him “our commander in songs from his recently re- said that song should not be Foxx entered the arena At the end of his speech he After the show, BET an- chief,” which drew loud ap- leased gospel album, wearing joked about,” Foxx said. with a stuffed black pan- told the audience to travel to nounced that Kendrick La- plause. a choir robe on a stage that Foxx kicked off the show ther toy — with a gold chain Africa and learn more about mar had won best album for “And, it’s Debra Lee, out,” looked like a church. rejoicing in the uber success around its neck — which he the continent’s history. “DAMN.” and best male hip- she said as she dropped her Childish Gambino, whose of “Black Panther,” name- handed to Jordan. The film SZA, who was the most hop artist. Beyonce won best imaginary microphone. Destinations 5 THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Victorian gingerbread cottages are a popular attraction in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.

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THE BLACK HAMPTONS A growing number of the Black elite are flocking to the historic summer getaway; Martha’s Vineyard Meet Carrie Davis. She is the bread-style cottages have long Blacks from Chicago. Some are daughter of a surgeon and the been part of Oak Bluffs’ iden- retired. Others are moneyed mother of two highly success- tity. Doctors, lawyers, promi- executives who work hard and fully sons. For most of the year, nent politicians and business party hard. Many are drawn Davis lives in Hyde Park—one magnates pull out the fedoras, to Oak Bluffs’ laid-back atmo- block from former President beach sandals and sundresses sphere while others enjoy the Barack Obama—but during the for a season of fun and relax- non-stop hospitality of home- summer, she packs her bags ation. owners who never get tired of to live three months in a cot- The biggest draw of the town hosting social gatherings all tage on Martha’s Vineyard that is Inkwell, a historic narrow summer long. An afternoon costs more than six times the beach that has been a symbol conversation can easily balloon average mortgage. of Black pride since the 1920s. into a party with lobster rolls, As in years past, this sum- The beach got its name from a deviled eggs and blue cheese mer, Davis will not be alone. number of Black writers who with crackers. While many Black Chicagoans frequented the area for inspira- In addition to Davis, other prepare to hit Lake Michigan tion during the Harlem Renais- Oak Bluffs jet setters from Chi- this weekend, hundreds of oth- cago include McGhee Williams er affluent Blacks from Chicago Osse, Co-CEO of Burrell Com- will jet set to Oak Bluffs, Mas- munications. Event promoters Photo by Getty Images sachusetts, where they will live Steven and Dorothy Capers President Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama ride a and play in ways many ordi- have put on a comedy show in bike during a vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. nary people of color will never I love the third week in Oak Bluffs for the last five years. be able to do in their lifetime. August where the Blacks Shirley Evans-Wofford, founder W. Brooke, the nation’s first property owners, year-round The Kennedys boosted the who owns homes put col- of one of the largest insurance Black senator elected since residents and small business profile of Martha’s Vineyard, or lanterns outside their firms in Chicago, Lambent Risk Reconstruction. Film director entrepreneurs, particularly in but Black wealth and power Management Services, makes Spike Lee owns a house there. Oak Bluffs. have made Oak Bluffs an en- homes. It’s so beautiful. the pilgrimage to Oak Bluffs In 2009, the Obamas rented an In the 1920s, these Blacks be- during summer playground It’s like Christmas.” during the summer. estate in Chilmark, about 12 gan to offer accommodations that has outlived Michigan’s Headquartered in Chicago, miles from Oak Bluffs. in their small cottages that Idlewild and other historic sea- sance. the Black college sorority, Al- In 1912, Charles Shearer, the attracted Black visitors from sonal Black destinations. Revered for its history and pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., son of a freed slave, founded Boston, New York, Philadel- For more than a century, beloved for its laid-back atmo- has a massive annual beach a summer inn, Shearer Cot- phia, and other Northeastern prominent and wealthy Blacks sphere, Oak Bluffs’ popularity party on Oak Bluffs’ Inkwell tage, with his wife, Henrietta. cities. As Blacks grew more from New York and Boston has remained steady over the Beach with many of its mem- The inn provided lodging for prosperous during and after have transformed this once decades, but in recent years, the bers from Chicago. self-made millionaire Madam World War II, many of them segregated town in Martha’s appeal and popularity of “The “The whole beach looks like C.J. Walker, and singers Paul now brought their families Vineyard into what is known Black Hamptons” has grown pink and green,” said Davis ref- Robeson, Ethel Waters and to Oak Bluffs, whose people today as the “Black Hamptons.” immensely with the help of a erencing the colors of the AKA Lillian Evanti. The Shearer and culture have now spread Built by Black servants, Oak new and younger generation sorority. Cottage is the oldest and most across all of Martha’s Vine- Bluffs is now a place to see and of Blacks who are inheriting One famous Chicagoan, for- well-known of the establish- yard and includes far more be seen, as America’s Black homes that have been kept in mer White House senior ad- ments that catered specifically people. elite and well-heeled come to the family for generations. visor Valerie Jarrett, summers to Blacks. The history of Oak Bluffs is party hard in a town that’s de- There is also a crowd of new- in Oak Bluffs. Dr. Martin Lu- Blacks on the island worked profiled in an extensive exhib- lightfully stuck in time. comers from across the coun- ther King, Jr. spent his sum- as servants for white home- it at the National Museum of Victorian and ginger- try. Among them are prominent mer there, along with Edward owners, but with their earn- African American History and ings, they eventually became Culture in Washington, D.C.

Inkwell Beach, located in Oak Bluffs, has strong links to Black American heritage on Martha’s Vineyard, dating back to the Revolutionary War. The beach was the setting for a teenage romance movie called “The Inkwell.” Mark Alan Lovewell/ Vineyard Gazette The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 BOOK REVIEW Kids, imagine, but don’t get too carried away Book explores when the world of hats. She knew where they Or, well, they tried, any- goes because she was mis- were but between deli and way, but Harriet didn’t want taken as someone she isn’t. make-believe becomes a real trip derby, she found “something to live the rest of her life on That kind of pretending is else.” ice. She missed her dad, and what preschoolers do best, TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER She had a whole trunk full There were penguins! she didn’t want to miss her and that makes this book re- [email protected] of costumes, and she didn’t Dozens of them that looked birthday party. But there was latable. need a reason to wear them. just like Harriet in her black a problem: how would a lit- On the other hand, par- You love wearing your She just did, as often as pos- and white penguin costume, tle girl in a penguin costume ents may have to take a deep daddy’s shoes. sible and everywhere she and they were apparently ever manage to get home? breath, and put aside their You wear mommy’s shoes, went. Every dentist appoint- getting ready for a party of There are two ways of reservations about unsuper- too. You love that clomping ment, every day in the park, their own! They barely no- looking at “Harriet Gets Car- vised kids in big-city stores, around, the wiggly-wobbly every birthday party. ticed that a little girl was in ried Away.” Only one is good. and the issues of them going feel, and the fun of pretend- And so, on the day of her their midst; they just kept On one hand, this is a cute somewhere with someone ing that you’re someone else. own birthday party, Harriet buying ice and taking it to book that will appeal to a they don’t know. Dressing up is great, but be was dressed as a “busy bee,” rand-running costume.” It a big balloon outside in the preschooler’s imagination, The take-away here is to careful. As in the new book, and she certainly was busy was her penguin outfit and park. One of them told Harri- with its theme of dress-up beware of your audience: for “Harriet Gets Carried Away” helping her dad with the when she was done, they et that they were going “back and make-believe. Harriet some kids, the caution may by Jessie Sima, things could decorations. But before their took the subway to the store. home” because the city was is a confident little girl who be warranted and the book quickly get out of hand. guests arrived, they would Once they were there, “a nice place to visit,” but isn’t one bit fazed by the postponed. For other 4-to-8- More than almost any- need to buy snacks and par- Harriet’s dad hurried to the penguins didn’t want to live adventure that her costume year-olds, “Harriet Gets Car- thing in the world, Harriet ty hats, so Harriet changed deli counter, so Harriet wad- there – and they took her causes, and kids will get a ried Away” may be an enjoy- loved playing dress-up. into her “extra-special er- dled off to find the best party with them! kick out of the places she ment shoo-in. Nina Simone’s childhood home is a treasure Four Black artists plan to restore the singer’s deteriorating house

ANDREW R. CHOW The New York Times

The house where the sing- er Nina Simone was born is in bad shape. The ceiling is crumbling, the walls chip- ping, the floorboards sag- ging; stray wooden planks are strewn against the walls. Last year, it seemed inevitable that the house would succumb to time. But, thanks to the team- work of four artists and a nonprofit, the site has a new lease on life. Last Tuesday, the house in Tryon, N.C., Nina Simone was named a “National Treasure” by the National painter Rashid Johnson, the Trust for Historic Preserva- collagist and filmmaker El- tion. The organization will len Gallagher and the ab- devise a plan to rehabilitate stract painter Julie Mehretu the house so that it might be — bought the house togeth- used by future artists. er in order to preserve Sim- The house, where Sim- one’s legacy. The purchase one was born in 1933 as Eu- caught the interest of the nice Kathleen Waymon, has National Trust, which had Travis Dove for The New York Times been the subject of failed recently started a $25 mil- The childhood home of Nina Simone has been designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Histor- restoration attempts over lion campaign to preserve ic Preservation. the years. Kevin McIntyre, historical sites related to a former economic devel- African-American history. al Heritage Action Fund — Fund to devise a long-term the same surroundings that And while the crumbling opment director for Polk Simone died at age 70 in said in a phone interview. plan for how to preserve sparked a young Simone. house is very much of a dif- County, bought the house in 2003 after a long career that So, the organization de- the space. Leggs estimates “I’m not interested in ferent time, Pendleton says 2005 and invested more than made her a soul legend and cided to mark the house a the full restoration will cost turning the house into a mu- it has strong symbolic pow- $100,000 of his own money civil rights icon. National Treasure, a label around $250,000. seum,” Pendleton said in a er in a fraught modern era. before losing the property “African-American wom- that has been bestowed few- Pendleton and the other phone interview. “I’m much “Nina’s politics challenged to money troubles. When en in jazz and in civil rights: er than 100 times across the three artists will be active- more interested in restoring what America was at the the house went on the mar- their legacy is often under- country. The team will begin ly involved in shaping the it so that it reflects what it moment she was alive — ket in 2016, many assumed it valued, and there’s an ongo- an 18-month campaign with house’s future. One idea is to was like when the Waymons and challenged what Amer- would be knocked down. ing struggle for recognition,” a $100,000 internal budget, turn the space into a home lived there. I think it’s im- ica could be and what it Instead, four Black artists Brent Leggs, the director of working with the local com- for an arts residency pro- portant to note that it looks would become,” he said. “I — the conceptualist Adam that campaign — called the munity, local organizations gram, with hopes that future like a very humble dwell- think those are questions Pendleton, the sculptor and African-American Cultur- and the World Monuments artists might be inspired by ing.” that don’t die.”

IF YOU GO show in Jamaica that occupies boasts a very strong Caribbe- 2 percent. a flagship spot. an population presence. As “Doing the Caribbean Com- WHAT: Caribbean Gunter was named South of 2016, Jamaican residents edy Night in a city with a COMEDY Comedy Night Florida Entertainer of the make up about 13 percent of great Caribbean environment CONITNUED FROM 1C WHEN: 8 - 10 p.m., Nikki Crosby will rep- Year in 2016 after which he the city’s population, accord- makes sense,” said Camasha resent for Trinidad and in a fashion that is relatable to Friday, June 29 appeared in the web series ing to City-Data.com. Hai- Cevieux, the center’s direc- his audience. The Caribbean WHERE: Miramar Cultural “Toxic Love,” produced by tians residents stand at about tor. “It’s something we always Tobago during the City Comedy Night event features Center Theater, 2400 Civic Flexx FM Radio, based in 12 percent of the population wanted to accomplish.” of Miramar’s Caribbean a combination of skit-based Center Place Florida. and West Indians residents at Comedy Night. as well as stand-up routines. COST: $35, $45, $60 – VIP Crosby, the self-proclaimed Hype describes his skits, seating and themed drink first female stand-up comedi- sketches and stand-up perfor- enne in the Caribbean, has mances as “reality comedy.” INFO: Call the Box Office performed in Harlem’s fa- Rohan Gunter, South His inspiration comes from at 954-602-4500 or visit mous Apollo theater. She Florida’s entertainer daily life, where he comes up MiramarCulturalCenter.org. formed an all-female of the year for 2016, with situations. production company, will bring the laughs “These are things that peo- Ha Ha Ha Productions, on stage on Friday ple go through on a daily ba- his Caribbean nationality. He in 2008. June 29. sis,” he said. “These are things wants to represent the wide The city of Miramar that we find funny as Caribbe- breadth of Caribbean nations an people.” in his comedy, without alien- Through his success, Hype ating any particular nation. has paved the way for other “Those who know, know,” Caribbean comics, as the de- he said about his mand for this cultural niche background. “I in comedy keeps rising. always wanted “The reason I started do- to be that person ing this is because nobody that represents else was doing it at the time,” for the whole he said. “I felt there was a culture, the lack of comedic presence in whole Caribbe- the Caribbean community, an.” and I wanted to bring that to The comics per- the culture and Mainstream forming alongside hype America.” have enjoyed success in their Hype serves as an ambassa- home nations and throughout dor for the Caribbean people, the United States. giving a voice to a populous Daley, since a young age, community often underrepre- has been a successful actor in sented in the comedy world. Jamaica. He also directs and He has not publicly confirmed produces. He presents a radio Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM You & Yours SECTION D Elected officials A convene to keep promise to students Diversion program under fire, after Stoneman Douglas school massacre

CAROL PORTER Miami Times Contributor

A diversion program meant to keep Broward County stu- More must be done to B dents who commit misde- Children’s Trust shines meanors out of jail is under protect our children. fire, saying it is too lenient to The Black Elected offenders, so Black elected of- Officials are dedicated ficials and other stakeholders and“ committed to a light on champions tried to quench the flames. every student, so they The Broward Black Elected can go to a school Community stewards are recognized for Officials held a press confer- ence June 19 in Fort Lauderdale that is safe and can showing service to children and families outside the K.C. Wright build- learn in an effective ing to defend the program that environment. Promise Miami Times Staff Report achievement and dedication to they call great but not perfect. is a great program, but children. Miami-Dade Public De- The focus of the press con- not a perfect one.” Local trailblazers who are com- fender Carlos J. Martinez received ference was the Promise (Pre- mitted to improving the lives of the Excellence in Public Policy venting Recidivism through children and families were hon- Award and director of theatre for Opportunities, Mentoring, In- Douglas High School Public ored at a special ceremony at Jun- young audiences at Actors’ Play- terventions, Supports & Edu- Safety Commission on June 7 gle Island. house, Earl Maulding, accepted cation) program, which helps questioned Broward admin- The Children’s Trust celebrat- the Excellence in Direct Service troubled young people stay out istrators about the program, ed the unparalleled achievements Award. of the cross hairs of law en- querying its effectiveness to of some of Miami-Dade County’s The Champions for Children forcement. reduce crime on school cam- most dedicated civil servants and aims to inspire others to follow in Under the Promise program, puses. organizations at its 13th annual the footsteps of those who have ef- which covers kindergarten Elected officals and others Champions for Children Awards fected community impact. through high school, students who took part in the press Ceremony on June 14, at Jungle Is- Honorees in the category of Pro- are sent to an alternative pro- conference June 19 were quick land’s Treetop Ballroom. gram of the Year included Con- gram for up to 10 days and to point out the values of the “It’s critical to hold up as shining cerned African Women, Fit Kids of they and their families receive program, and that the real fo- examples the individuals and orga- America and Holy Cross Lutheran counseling. Police officers are cus should be on the all-too- nizations we should all emulate in Church and School. notified after the third offense easy access to guns and assault A: Dancers from New World building a community and culture This year’s ceremony had a fea- that puts its children first,” said tured presentation that the orga- School of the Arts and Thomas James R. Haj, president and CEO nizers said was in recognition of Arthur Youth Ballet performed of The Children’s Trust. “We try to the divisions and strife that contin- live by that every day at The Trust, ue to plague society. It was a dance a rendition of “Somewhere” but many others in the community and vocal performance of “Some- are unaware of our award recipi- where” from “West Side Story” by from “West Side Story.” ents’ extraordinary achievements, Thomas Armour Youth Ballet in achievements that are routinely collaboration with Actors’ Play- changing the lives of children and house. The musical is an update families who often struggle in very B: Living statue Daniella of “Romeo and Juliet” that was in- challenging environments.” spired by a deadly youth gang fight plays the part of Lady Justice. At the event, Miami-Dade Cir- outside a New York dance hall in cuit Court Juvenile Division Judge 1955. Cindy S. Lederman accepted the For more information about David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Champions for Children visit www. C: School Board member Children Award for her lifetime thechildrenstrust.org.

Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Miami Times photos/Carol Porter Miami activist Tangela Sears joins Broward Black and judicial candidate Renee Elected Officials in support of the diversion program, Gordon attend the Children’s Trust’s Champions for Children Awards ceremony June 14 at Jungle Island’s Treetop Ball- room.

D: Honorees at the Children’s Trust’s Champions for Children Awards ceremony

Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness speaks C Photos courtesy of Gregory Reed at a press conference June 19 in support of the Promise program and Superintendent Robert Runcie.

in a school year, although they weapons. They also used the can arrest a student on a first time to throw their support be- offense if they choose. The hind Broward County Super- program was devised by the intendent Robert Runcie, who school district, police, pros- spearheaded the introduction ecutors, public defenders, a of Promise in 2015. judge and community groups Mike Payne, a member of including the NAACP to re- the Black Elected Officials duce the number of students organization, a parent and a being arrested for minor longshoreman, praised the on-campus crime. improvements that had been Critics have said the pro- made in the Broward Coun- gram has made campus police ty school system in recent officers reluctant to arrest stu- years under the leadership of dents like Nikolas Cruz, the Runcie. Payne noted that the 19-year-old former Stoneman Promise program was a good Douglas student accused of program, but not perfect, and killing 17 students and staff on more must be done to protect Feb. 14. Cruz did not partici- children attending school. pate in the Promise program, Payne said Promise helped though he was recommended many young people turn over D for it. a new leaf and make changes in The Marjory Stoneman SEE PROGRAM 8D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 Dear America, let the children be free to laugh again Embedded in a border victim’s journey of them lying in cages, wired boxes — my God — cages and DOREEN PRISCILLA BROWN boxes like traps for foxes and Special to The Miami Times pigeon holes for trapped pi- geons. They left their lands in the “What would Jesus do?” I dark of night to search for asked myself? I’ll tell you what freedom not knowing free- I know he did: “Let the chil- dom would be an elusive dren come to me and don’t sight. stop them; for this is what the For days and months they kingdom of Heaven is.” wandered, through rugged And following through on hills and mountains steep they that, I read where he took Doreen Priscilla Brown wandered — through scorch- them into his arms and blessed ing heat and frosty nights they ter, then perhaps we, we too them. wandered! shall laugh. So cheer up my weary trav- Through cavities, and caves, So we pulled back the eler — cheer up; for justice de- and sinkholes and critters, curtain and made ourselves ferred isn’t justice denied, and they wandered. think that it’s real — we think soon you shall be free again, to But even as their journey that our journey to America’s laugh again — I pray that you beckoned them to turn back, shores is real — we think that will trust again. yet they pressed on for a bet- our muzzle will alas fall off and Because I have a dream that ter day. life in the land of the free and one day your little brown chil- And for a rare moment the home of the brave will be dren will find a place in Amer- when hindsight made sense, real. Photo by David McNew—Getty Images ica’s home, because it is they the thought of arriving made A dream? Tell me not in People protest the Trump administration policy of removing children from par- who will possess and will help more sense than the thought dreaming context, for I dare ents arrested for illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on June 14 in Los Ange- to make America great again. of leaving. not awaken to bitter but bet- les, California. So here’s the thing: free the Wilderness introspection ter and America will soon be children to laugh again — with can be a true friend, so you home, sweet home. tight to each other, and the oth- They asked me nothing and I do with the skin I’m in. help from above and our gen- befriend the wilderness, if So on to the Border we trod er to another. felt nothing — at first I thought, And the terror screams of my erous friends, they will, they only for that reflective mo- trusting that the bruises and Then soon we figured out “not dreams again” — but nay, toddlers as they whisked them shall all laugh again! ment. scars will lead us to Lady Lib- that hell hath no fury like a no dream this time. away was worse than home- Doreen Priscilla Brown is an “Let the children laugh erty and applause. dogmatist’s scorn and our days For as the pain of jagged town gangs on my bleakest day. author, educator, speaker and again” they mused; and if it be But ah, ah and at last we of dreaming would soon be handcuffs pressed through my Then one by one, and two community activist from South that we shall hear their laugh- reached the border holding days of hope long gone. skin, I wondered if it all had to by two, I saw them, hundreds Florida.

tem himself in 1975. have had countless number of problem was too many guns in guns was not a good solution. enforcing laws on violent of- “We are here today to contin- forums. We have heard from the community and not a good “Having school staff carry fenders outside the schools. PROGRAM ue the success of the Promise adults, students and from com- program like Promise that guns is unacceptable,” said The schools are not made to CONTINUED FROM 7D program,” said Holness. “Not munities. We are asking you to might need tweaking. Sears Sears. “I ask you to stand put kids in jail. We have a sys- only is Promise successful, but stay focused on the real issue, said that hardening schools and with us to end this painful tem in place that can enforce their lives. Payne said Prom- there is an improvement across which is guns. In my commu- having more officers carry guns nightmare. We support you that.” ise disrupts the school-to- the board for this school board nity, they are getting shot mo- in schools might be an answer on banning assault weapons. The Associated Press con- prison pipeline and gives system, particularly focused on ment by moment. This incident but having school staff carry We need your support on tributed to this report. young people a second chance. the time since Superintendent in February was done by a “The Broward County School Runcie has been here. Ninety young man who shouldn’t have Board has been under tremen- six percent of the schools earn had a gun. Education should dous scrutiny from the media an A, B or C. Before that we had be our top priority. We need to and from the community,” said 39 schools that were D or F. To- minimize the guns, so we can CHURCH Listings Payne. “More must be done to day we only have six. We have keep our children alive, so we protect our children. The Black the highest graduation rate in can educate them.” Elected Officials are dedicated seven years. The list goes on. Brian C. Johnson, vice mayor CATHOLIC Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church and committed to every stu- This is something we stand for. of West Park, and a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher dent, so they can go to a school We want to continue to move the Black Elected Officials, said Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 that is safe and can learn in an forward with progress, and said that minority students had 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 effective environment. Promise not be allow the unfortunate a huge problem of guns in their True Faith Missionary Baptist Church is a great program, but not a thing that our community suf- community, and that was where BAPTIST Pastor John M. Fair New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore Greater Harvest Baptist Church 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 Rev. Kenneth McGee 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Metropolitan A.M.E. Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor New Christ Tabernacle Church 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 Rev. Harold Harsh 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 New Resurrection Community Church Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate Walking in Christ M.B. Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 PENTECOSTAL New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Church 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 Elder William Walker 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 New Life Christian Center Rev. Bruce Payne New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 Rev. Harold Marsh Miami Times photo/Carol Porter 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 MORAVIAN CHURCH Sen. Perry E. Thurston Jr. joins other Black elected officials June 19 in Fort Lau- New Hope Moravian Church derdale to push Broward’s Promise program. Pastor Gregorio Moody Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 perfect one.” fered, and not allowed it to go the focus of the attention need- Elder Johnnie Robinson backwards especially with the ed to be. 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 CHURCH OF CHRIST KEEPING PROMISE Promise program.” “To be clear,” said Johnson, Church of Christ at Coconut Grove Broward County Com- Broward School Board Mem- “gun violence is far more re- Minister William D. Maddox missioner Dale Holness also ber Rosalind Osgood said the sponsible for the tragedy at New Mount Calvary 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 echoed Payne’s comments and real problem was too many Marjory Stoneman Douglas Missionary Baptist Church added that graduation and jobs guns in schools and in the com- High School than any decision Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher ASSEMBLY OF GOD 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 954-433-2028 rates had increased for gradu- munities. made or failed to be made in Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Pastor Leonard Shaw ating students. He said many “We lost 17 individuals that the building behind us. We Second Canaan 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 schools had become A, B or C were part of our team in Feb- have to keep in mind many stu- Missionary Baptist Church schools that used to be D or F ruary,” she said. “It saddens dents are facing the scourge of Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor NON DENOMINATION schools. Holness noted that the and hurts us. During this time, gun violence in our community 4343 NW 17 Avenue 305-638-1789 Lively Stone Church of Miami current school system was the some folks are choosing to tar- every day.” Pastor David Doriscar most effective, and its members get us instead of working with Tangela Sears, activist and a 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899 the most engaged since he had us. None of us wanted to lose mother who lost a child to gun graduated from the school sys- a single life in the schools. We violence, also said that the real

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In this photo, a couple en- joys a video game. The World Health Organization says vid- eo-game playing addictions are a mental concern.

Compulsive video-game playing causes problems The World Health Organization: Families, agencies should be aware of the risks

GENEVA (AP) — Obses- many parts of the world.” deemed gaming disorder to behavioral addiction at Not- sive video gamers know how Dr. Joan Harvey, a spokes- be a new mental health prob- tingham Trent University. to anticipate dangers in virtu- People need to woman for the British Psy- lem. In a 2013 statement, the “Gamblers use money al worlds. The World Health understand this chological Society, warned association said it’s “a con- Organization says they now doesn’t mean every that the new designation dition warranting more clin- should be on guard for a dan- child who spends might cause unnecessary ical research and experience ger in the real world: spend- concern among parents. before it might be considered ing too much time playing. hours in their room “People need to under- for inclusion” in its own di- In its latest revision to a playing“ games is an stand this doesn’t mean ev- agnostic manual. disease classification man- addict, otherwise ery child who spends hours The group noted that ual, the U.N. health agency medics are going to be in their room playing games much of the scientific lit- said Monday that compul- flooded with requests is an addict, otherwise med- erature about compulsive sively playing video games for help” ics are going to be flooded gamers is based on evidence now qualifies as a mental with requests for help,” she from young men in Asia. health condition. The state- said. “The studies suggest that ment confirmed the fears of Dr. Joan Harvey Others welcomed WHO’s when these individuals are some parents but led critics new classification, saying ti engrossed in Internet games, to warn that it may risk stig- was critical to identify peo- certain pathways in their of people, is more about matizing too many young ple hooked on video games brains are triggered in the entertainment and novel- video players. quickly because they are same direct and intense way ty, citing the overwhelm- WHO said classifying usually teenagers or young that a drug addict’s brain is ing popularity of games like “gaming disorder” as a sep- adults who don’t seek help affected by a particular sub- “Pokemon Go.” arate addiction will help themselves. stance,” the association said “You have these short, ob- governments, families and “We come across parents in that statement. “The gam- sessive bursts and yes, people health care workers be more who are distraught, not only ing prompts a neurological are playing a lot, but it’s not vigilant and prepared to iden- because they’re seeing their response that influences feel- an addiction,” he said. tify the risks. The agency and child drop out of school, but ings of pleasure and reward, as a way of keeping score Saxena said parents and other experts were quick to because they’re seeing an and the result, in the extreme, whereas gamers use points.” friends of video game enthu- note that cases of the condi- entire family structure fall is manifested as addictive be- He guessed that the per- siasts should still be mindful tion are still very rare, with apart,” said Dr. Henrietta havior.” centage of video game of a potentially harmful prob- no more than up to 3 percent Bowden-Jones, a spokeswom- Dr. Mark Griffiths, whoas h players with a compulsive lem. of all gamers believed to be an for behavioral addictions been researching the con- problem was likely to be ex- “Be on the lookout,” he said, affected. at Britain’s Royal College of cept of video gaming disor- tremely small — much less noting that concerns should Dr. Shekhar Saxena, direc- Psychiatrists. She was not der for 30 years, said the new than 1 percent — and that be raised if the gaming habit tor of WHO’s department connected to WHO’s deci- classification would help many such people would appears to be taking over. for mental health and sub- sion. legitimize the problem and likely have other underlying “If (video games) are in- stance abuse, said the agen- Bowden-Jones said gaming strengthen treatment strate- problems, like depression, terfering with the expected cy accepted the proposal addictions were usually best gies. bipolar disorder or autism. functions of the person — that gaming disorder should treated with psychological “Video gaming is like a WHO’s Saxena, however, whether it is studies, whether be listed as a new problem therapies but that some med- non-financial kind of gam- estimated that 2 to 3 percent it’s socialization, whether it’s based on scientific evidence, icines might also work. bling from a psychological of gamers might be affected. work — then you need to be in addition to “the need and The American Psychiat- point of view,” said Griffiths, Griffiths said playing video cautious and perhaps seek the demand for treatment in ric Association has not yet a distinguished professor of games, for the vast majority help,” he said. College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Volunteers at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Brownsville serve children food A little girl eats a free meal through a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded on June 18 as part of the Summer BreakSpot program. summer meal program June 18 at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Brownsville. SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM PROVIDES SPOTTY SERVICE USDA feeds more than 4,000 statewide, but gaps remain in the county

NYAMEKYE DANIEL pizza, garden salad with a choice of juice or ville/Liberty City area have a disconnected [email protected] milk. or invalid number. Also, some locations are Ragin’s family is among the nearly 150 inactive or the service hours are incorrect Jaquila Ragin and seven children filed residents that the church has been feeding as listed on the program’s website, summer- into the Greater Harvest Baptist Church in every weekday since June 18 as part of a breakspot.freshfromflorida.com. Brownsville on Friday. state-supervised summer food service pro- Representative for the Department of The youngest, a 1-year-old, is in a stroller. gram. Agriculture, Kinley Tuten said that they They all got in a line at the counter of the As parents find ways to supplement their are looking into the issue. Call ahead to the church’s kitchen as they are served slices of income to replace free or reduced school sites or call 211 before arrival.Ragin is happy meals, the Summer BreakSpot for a chance to get out for lunch during the program that helps feed thou- summer. sands of children during the After volunteers from the church filled break is not as accessible as their plates, Ragin and children it should be. filled the seats at one of the ta- About 50 percent of the 15 bles in the dining area of the locations contacted by The room and took quick bites of Miami Times in the Browns- SEE MEAL 11D

Shermicko Williams looks on as her daugh- ter, niece and son enjoy a free meal June 18 at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Brownsville.

Miami Times photos/Nyamekye Daniel South Miami Alpha fraternity brothers honor three students

The Iota Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. honored several local high school students at its annual Golden Affair Scholarship Fundraiser at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center. The chapter awarded scholar- ships to three high school seniors on May 25. The seniors are Khalil Davis and Brandon Love of Coral Reef Senior High School and Tony Regalado of New World School of the Arts. The students were recognized for their demonstrated aca- demic excellence and civic contributions to the community. In the fall, Davis will attend the University of Central Florida and major in biology; Love will attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to study business; and Regalado will matriculate to Florida International University to pursue a degree in finance.

Iota Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2018

Diamone Ukegbu, Serenity Ukegbu, Noah Ukegbu, Joelle Ukegbu

Pastor and Pastor Muche Ukeg- OF THE WEEK bu are the first family of The Brook Miami Church.

Photo courtesy of Flor Michel ally the peace from my wife’s Pastor Muche Ukegbu heart, which began to form peace in mine,” Ukegbu said. In 2014, The Ukegbus made the move to South Florida. Fast forward to today and the Brook boasts over 100 members. It is not uncommon to visit and hear them singing in different languages, listening intently to a sermon series, having Q&A’s about relevant topics or enjoy- and girls forever changed his At the end of 2013, Dhati was ing a concert/movie night. Muche Ukegbu transforms lives worldview. asking me where I saw myself Services are held on Sun- “I went to church, and I in three to five years, which I’d days at 10 a.m. and noon. heard the Gospel for the first already asked myself in 2011 … City Groups meet on Tues- and builds diverse community time about God’s love, God’s That caused me and my wife day and Wednesday evenings design, sin, brokenness that to say, ‘OK God, where would in various neighborhoods so entered into the world … It you have us?’ and that’s when members can stay connected. The Brook Church aims to quench the ‘thirst for more’ floored me. It brought lan- we started praying differently, During the month of July, the guage to my experience, and I like oh snap, it seems like it’s church is hosting Sancocho ISHEKA N. HARRISON around the country. things Ukegbu witnessed came to know Jesus,” Ukegbu not here.” Sundays, during which they [email protected] Yet Ukegbu, 32, is no new- during childhood made him a said. After contemplating which have one service at 10 a.m. bie to pastoring. His trajecto- skeptic. Ukegbu went on to work in city would give them global then eat together at noon. “The Gospel changes peo- ry into ministry seemed des- “Everything around me said campus ministry, serve as a influence, provide opportuni- “People spend 40 hours a ple and people change the tined since birth. the opposite growing up. The youth pastor in Denton, Texas ties to transform broken lives week, really 50-60 in Miami world.” These words embody Of Nigerian descent, Ukeg- poverty of city life in Hous- under Pastor Dhati Lewis and with the Gospel and be a di- because the cost of living is so the core belief that drives bu said he was literally born ton, fights, brokenness inside, help Lewis plant Blueprint verse reflection of the world, expensive, at work. The ma- The Brook, a family-centered, dead. However, God stepped abuse, the whole nine, and I Church in 2009 in Atlanta, the Ukegbus felt God was call- jority of their life is not spent multi-cultural church led by in, and he was miraculously remember early on thinking where he eventually served ing them to Miami. in a two-hour window on Sun- Pastor Muche Ukegbu. resuscitated. As a result, his God does not exist, or He as college pastor and family “Miami is very fascinating day,” Ukegbu said. “It would be Located at 3918 NW 167 father named him Onyemau- does exist, but He could care pastor. because it is a cultural hot- unwise to not deal with that St., in Miami Gardens, The chechukwu, which means “no less about me; and I just kind In 2011, tragedy struck, caus- bed with ethnic and economic part of life. …” Brook was officially launched one knows God’s mind” in of lived my life saying, if You ing Ukegbu and Diamone to diversity… Miami looks like To learn more about The in April 2015 by Ukegbu, his Igbo. don’t care about me, I don’t question God’s direction for what the world will be, spe- Brook Miami, visit www.the- wife Diamone, their three Though many family mem- care about You,” Ukegbu said. their lives. cifically the United States, brookmiami.org. children Serenity, 7, Joelle, 6, bers were convinced God When he was 15 years old, “My little brother was mur- in the next 15 years, and so it Do you know of a spiritual and Noah, 4, and eight others saved him because He had an invitation to church from dered in 2011, and so I started checked all those boxes, but leader who should be featured who moved to Miami from great plans for his life, the a friend that promised pizza thinking about the future … more than anything, it was re- in this column? Email Isheka at

ganized by what the Depart- ment of Agriculture calls a MEAL sponsor. CONTINUED FROM 10D Sponsors apply for the pro- gram to hire and train staff to the pizza, one of their favorite prepare, deliver and serve the meals. We thought it would food. They “must be organiza- Even though, sweat stains be a good idea for the tions that are fully capable of her shirt, community because managing a food service pro- “Whew — lunchtime!” she children are used gram.” Nonprofits and gov- ernment entities are eligible said. “It helps me not be in the to getting lunch at to become sponsors. house all day. It’s like an out- school. So, we don’t ing for us.” “ The Department reimburs- Ragin, a single mother is know how they will eat es sponsors $2.19 per meal unemployed, and she relies in the summer.” for breakfast; $3.85 per lunch on $600 a month from the or supper; and 91 cents per Supplemental Nutrition As- snack. sistance Program to feed her Veronica Watson Watson said she did not family. Ragin said she can know who exactly the spon- easily turn $7 into two meals sor is for Great Harvest, but for her family but with a little she believed the meals were help from the school lunch delivered through the county. program. It is the church’s first year par- Three of Ragin’s children ticipating in the program. who are school-aged, au- Miami Times photos/Nyamekye Daniel Kathy Wright has been tomatically qualify for free During the school year, Shermicko Williams’ 8-year-old daughter and niece get serving meals at Edison Tow- breakfast and lunch because free school meals. In this June 18 photo, the pair enjoys a free meal through the ers, 5821 NW Seventh Ave. for she receives Snap benefits. state’s Summer BreakSpot program. the past three years, and she There is an income eligibil- said the sponsor, a pastor, has ity requirement for families will eat in the summer.” On Friday, children in the Summer BreakSpot sites 11 sites in total. They serve 50 who don’t receive benefits. According to the Florida dining room munched on must serve nutritionally bal- to 60 people a day at her site But even for her household of Department of Education, 68 cookies and play board games. anced meals that meet USDA and one of the other sites sees six, Ragin would have to make cording to the Department of percent of elementary stu- Volunteers recorded the guidelines, as seen on the fed- triple that amount, she said. more than $62,419 a year to be Agriculture. dents and 65 percent of mid- number of meals as they were eral food pyramid. The hours for both sites are able to afford school lunch. Greater Harvest Baptist, lo- dle schoolers in Miami-Dade served, one of the require- At 11: 50 a.m., Watson and not correct on the website as The Florida Department of cated at 2310 NW 58th St., is County qualify for free or re- ments of being a meal site. the other church volunteers well. Agriculture and Consumer one of nearly 100 meal sites in duced meals. Before becoming a site, vol- carried the boxes of milk Wright, who is in her 40s, Services created the Summer the Brownsville/Model City Greater Harvest serves unteers must be trained on through the propped-up door grew up on school meals. BreakSpot program to provide neighborhood. lunch between noon and 2 food storage and the federal of Greater Harvest. Back then, she ate cold-cut free meals at 4,000 schools “We thought it would be a p.m. with an afternoon snack and state guidelines of the They received the pre-pre- sandwiches during the break and organizations throughout good idea for the community around 1 p.m. However, on the program. They are also re- pared meals based on the through a similar program. the state from June through because children are used to program’s website, the snack quired to monitor the meals, state’s weekly menu. Now, she feels contented August, when school is out. In getting lunch at school,” said time slot for the site is incor- which are available to all indi- “If they don’t like the meals, about serving hot food. order to completely close the Veronica Watson, a member rect. Ragin found out about viduals under 18 years old and they don’t come back the next “I just want to give back,” meal gap, 180 more sites need of Greater Harvest Baptist. the meals after seeing a sign adults with mental or physical day,” said Watson. said Wright. “There are peo- to open in Dade County, ac- “So, we don’t know how they outside of the church. disabilities. Delivery of the food was or- ple that need hot meals.”

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Richardson Range Wright and Young Hadley Davis MLK GWENDOLYN ELIZABETH LOVELL DWIGHT SHIRLEY PARMER MOSS- COREN TAVON MOORE, SAUNDERS, MARSHALL, GORDON, 60, 34, correction- 80, retired aka “ social worker, al officer, died educator, BLACKJACK,” died June 17. June 23. Ser- died June 21 67, retired bus Service 11 vice 10 a.m., at Jackson driver for Miami- a.m., Saturday Saturday at First Memorial Dade County at Peaceful Baptist Church Hospital. Public Schools Zion Missionary of Bunche Park. Service 10 a.m., died June 16. Baptist Church. Friday at Greater Saint James Survivors include his daughter, JUNIOR CATILUS, 25, labor- Missionary Baptist Church. Shanika Marshall; sister, TAWANNA V. MARIN, 48, er, died June 18 Wanda Powell and a host of corrections, at Jackson Me- CONNIE LEE BROWN, 92, other relatives and friends. died June 18. morial Hospital. cookie operator, Service 2 p.m., Saturday in the Service 11 a.m., Arrangements are incomplete. died June 24 chapel. Saturday at Mt. at Aventura Hermon A.M.E. Medical Center. , ROOSEVELT J. COLLINS Church. Service 11 a.m., 82, retired Saturday at laborer for CAROLYN NERO, 71, hos- Refuge Church Eastern Airlines Gregg L. Mason pitality worker, of Our Lord. died June 20. died June 19 Service 11 IVELENE MCKINNEY, at North Shore 83, died June LOUIS JADE HUNTER, a.m., Saturday Medical Center. Robert Brown 33, laborer, at St. Mary’s 20. Survivors Service 12 p.m., died June 23 Wesleyan. include: sons, Saturday in the at Jackson Eric Stanley chapel. Early Black Alabama and Vincent Memorial CECIL MOSES, SR., 95, McKinney; Hospital. retired truck Cabellero Rivero Service 10 driver for Central daughter, school superintendent, a.m., Saturday Truck Line Garnett Southern at Mount Calvary Missionary Co. died June McKinney; host of WILLIE MAE GRANT, 86, army tanker, dies at 95 Baptist Church. 22. Survivors grandchildren and great office clerk include his sons, grandchildren; brother, Johnny for Miami Stanley (Barbara Joy) and CAROLYN JOAN MAYNOR, Cecil L. Moses Dade County, DREW TAYLOR 76, collection and Darryl other relatives. Viewing 6-9 died June 16 Tuscaloosa News agent, died Moses; sister, Irene Range; p.m., Friday at Oak Grove at Memorial June 20 at and a host of other relatives Missionary Baptist Church. General Robert Brown, the son of home. Service and friends. Service 11 a.m., Service 11 a.m., Saturday Hospital. She sharecroppers who grew up 2 p.m., Saturday Thursday in the chapel. at the church. Entombment: was laid to to be one of the first Black at Antioch of Caballero Rivero Southern. rest on Tuesday, June 19 at school superintendents in Al- “We couldn’t ride in Miami Gardens Caballero Rivero Southern abama, has died. the car with him for Eric S. George Baptist Church. Range-Homestead Memorial Park. Brown, who was superin- many years. LUGUSTA CREWS, died SARAH L. CASON, 75, tendent of Greene County However, Brown June 23. homemaker, MONFRED JOSEPH, 65, Schools from 1970 to 1980, Service 11 owner of Classic remained“ unfazed. Hadley Davis died June 20 at died from natural causes June He always said that Miami Gardens a.m., Friday Jackson South Men’s Wear 10 at the age of 95. at Ebenezer Community Store, North “He was a very driven per- if he could make it BETTY RUTH WAY, 72, Baptist Church Hospital. Miami, died son who cared about stu- through WWII, he retired, died Hallandale. Service 11 June 18. He dents,” daughter Renetta was not going to be June 18 at has served the a.m., Saturday Brown said. “He had students afraid of anything or Jackson at Greater St. communities of who think of him at a level anybody.” Hospital North. RUTH LEE CONKLIN, Matthews Holiness Church. North Miami and you wouldn’t believe.” Miami since 1986; receiving Service 10 a.m., died June 17. Brown grew up as one of 10 multiple awards and recognition Saturday in the Service 11 a.m., children on a farm in Mantua Range-Coconut Grove for business, leadership chapel. Saturday at. and left high school to serve didates, the board selected MACK ARTHUR JAMISON, and civic contributions. He Central Baptist in the Army during World Brown as superintendent 64, maintenance is survived by beloved wife, LUTHER K. KELLY, SR., Church. War II, where he spent three of the school system, the man, died June Immacula Joseph; loving father 91, retired, died first Black superintendent 20 at Catholic of Fredline Joseph-Burley and years as a member of the June 19 at Holy in Greene County’s history. Hospital. Dr. Martine Joseph-Johnson; combined Allied Expedition- Cross Hospital, ary Force. During his time However, his time as super- Maryland. Service 1 p.m., cherished grandfather of Grace Saturday at with the outfit, Brown was intendent was marred by Service 11 Lorenzo G. Johnson III, ANDRE C. STAFFORD, 43, St. Matthew part of the storming of the constant death threats he re- a.m., Saturday Joseph L. Johnson and Loren head of security, Community beaches of Normandy, France ceived in phone calls to his at Faith Temple M. Johnson; adore son of died June 19. Baptist Church. Germaine Joseph. Service 10 during D-Day on June 6, 1944. home. Community Church of Jesus. Public viewing a.m., Saturday at New Birth He was later part of the 761st “We couldn’t ride in the car 4-7 p.m., Friday Paradise Baptist Church Cathedral of “Black Panther” Tank Battal- with him for many years,” Re- ALBERTHA ROSENETTE at Antioch of ion, often referred to as one of netta Brown said. LAKITHIA ROSS, 39, died Faith. VARENCE, Miami Gardens. the first Black tankers to join However, Brown remained June 22 at 86, retired, Service 11 a.m., the Army. unfazed. Jackson South Mitchell died June Saturday at the “He always said that if he Community After the war, Brown fin- 16 at home. church. ROBERT DALE JACKSON, could make it through WWII, Hospital. ished high school at Parker Service 10 44, disabled, High School in Birmingham he was not going to be afraid a.m., Sunday Service 10 a.m., died June 18 DELORES “TILLIE” Saturday at and later attended Alabama of anything or anybody,” she at Norland ROACHE, 76, at Jackson A&M University, where his said. Second Baptist North Medical Seventh Day Adventist administrator, initial plans were much dif- During his tenure in Greene Church. Hospital. Church. died June 21. ferent than what he ultimate- County, Brown was instru- Service 11 a.m., Service 11 a.m., SAMANTHA STALLINGS, ly went to do. mental in bringing an ROTC Saturday at St. Saturday at Zion 49, optical “He wanted to play boo- program to the school system, James A.M.E. Hope Missionary Royal engineer, gie-woogie on the piano, but as well as Head Start and the Church. Baptist Church. P.M. KENNETH A. died June 17. he had never even played pi- Peter J. Kirksey Career Cen- WALKER, 69, Service 10 a.m., ano before,” Renetta Brown ter. Among his many honors, retired senior Trinity Saturday at In Memoriam said. Brown was inducted in to the estimator, died At the encouragement of his Black Belt Hall of Fame at the ALTHEA LEE, 33, claims Historical St. June 19 in In loving memory of, University of West Alabama examiner, John A.M.E teachers, Brown began study- Warner Robins, in 2013. In 2016, Robert Brown died June 1 South Miami. ing science, which he studied GA. We were Middle School in Eutaw was at Memorial during postgraduate work planning, but Eric L. Wilson at Tuskegee University and named in his honor. God had His Regional , 29, the University of California Throughout his career in own. I miss and love you, Hospital. ANGEL FITZPATRICK student, died June 19. Service at Berkeley. After graduating education, Brown was a man Robin. Rest baby. Service 11 Service 11 a.m., 11 a.m., Saturday at Greater from Alabama A&M, Brown with focused principles. a.m., Saturday at Emmanuel Saturday at Mt. Zion AME, West Park, FL. served as a science teacher “With all the things he Baptist Missionary Baptist Monument of at the former Greene County went through, he was always Church. Faith Ministries. DESHAWN TATUM, 40, died Training School, later becom- a straight shooter and told June 23 at home. Arrangement ing principal at the former the truth and was dedicated GWENDOLYN R. WATERS, ERICE SHERMAN, aka are incomplete. to education,” said Monty 85, retired from “ARIEL Paramount High School and Thornburg, who served with Pan Am Airlines, LARAGE,” 26, taught chemistry at Living- , 90, died Brown in the Teacher Corps, died June 18 at entertainer, MYRTLE FRAY ston University, now known June 14. Service 11 a.m., home. Survivors died June 19 at as the University of West Al- a federal program designed to Saturday at Parkway Baptist include: Jackson North. abama. improve education in low-in- Church, Miami Gardens, FL. DAISY M. BLACK Catherine Service 1 p.m. Brown’s rise to becoming come areas. 06/03/1948 - 06/29/2016 Mathias, Guy Saturday at superintendent came at a Thornburg, who has spent , 66, died Miller (Lakecia), Greater New PHILLIP RILEY time of rapid change in both the last several years chroni- June 20. Service 2 p.m., It has been two years Melody Bryant (Eric), Yolanda Bethel of Liberty City. Greene County and the rest of cling Brown’s life, said that at Saturday at House of God Robinson, and Fred Bryant since God called you home, the country through the civil the forefront of Brown’s phi- Miracle Revival Fellowship (Beulah). Viewing 4 - 9 p.m., but it seems like only yester- rights movement. By 1970, losophy was his commitment Hall Ferguson Hewitt Church, Hollywood, FL. Friday at Royal. Service 11 day. Your memories will al- William McKinley Branch to civil rights. a.m., Saturday at New Hope FRANCES WHITE GAITER, ways live in our hearts, and and Thomas Gilmore had “He always stood up for jus- 75, Missionary Baptist Church. 83, retired MATTHEW ALFORD JR, we miss you dearly. been elected as the first Black tice, especially educational construction worker, died June probation officer, Your family and friends. probate judge and sheriff, re- justice,” Thornburg said. “He 23. Service 1 p.m., Saturday died June spectively, of Greene County. fought for that and accom- at Kingdom Living Community AJ Manuel 20 at home. Soon, the rest of the Greene plished.” Service 11 a.m., Church, Hollywood, FL. VIEW YOUR GILLETTE EVANS, 57. County school board would Visitation will be held Saturday at Viewing 5-8 be majority Black. from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at Antioch Baptist GRANVILLE HERMAN OBITUARIES p.m., Saturday “I encouraged him to apply Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Church of DARBY, 87, died June 18. at Bethel Baptist ONLINE AT for the position of superin- Home in Tuscaloosa with the Brownsville. Service 10 a.m., Sunday at Church, Dania WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM funeral set for noon Satur- Perrine Seventh-Day Adventist tendent,” said Rosie L. Car- Beach. Service penter, a childhood friend day at Robert Brown Middle 3 p.m., Sunday Church,. who worked with Brown in School. The burial will be at 2 at South Obituaries are due the school system’s central p.m. Monday at the Alabama Broward High JOSE MOGUEL, 63, died 4:30 p.m., Tuesday office. National Cemetery in Mon- School Auditorium. June 18. Final rites in Tulsa, 305-694-6210 Oklahoma. After going through can- tevallo.