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hen the Miami City Commission had to vote to rent space at Virginia Key for the Ultra Music HBCUs are not known as they should WFestival, all sorts came out of the woodwork to show their displeasure and opposition. SHANNON GREEN, Orlanda Sentinel Probably the loudest of all were the environmentalists, Michelle Obama, the epit- asking the same question. Howard. who are so very concerned about the natural habitat being ome of Black excellence, said “How in the world is that In my mind, that was where disturbed by the expected 60,000 electronic dance music HBCUs — historically Black possible?” some of the wealthy and con- lovers. colleges and universities — Obama, then known as Mi- nected Black elites like the On Nov. 15, all commissioners but one voted to give Ultra were once “foreign” to her as chelle LaVaughn Robinson, Denise Huxtables and Whit- a chance to stage at Virginia Key. It was only months before a kid growing up in Chicago. grew up on the South Side HBCUs are experiencing, ley Gilberts of “A Different that they gave a resounding no to Ultra to stay at Bayfront In her new book, “Becom- (translation for those not in as National Geographic World” attended. Heck, Keis- Park. Where it had grown up to be a 20-year-old established ing,” Obama said it wasn’t un- the know, the “Black side” of magazine called it, a ha Knight-Pulliam who played and international festival. That vote, was to appease humans’ til she attended a magnet high town). renaissance right now Rudy Huxtable on “The Cos- ears and quality of life. The opposition to the Virginia Key school for top students on the But guess what? It’s very by Show” attended Spelman. as enrollments surge to location had to do with some quality of life issues, which wealthier side of the city that possible. “ How in the world would I be are unknown right now, and perhaps damage to the environ- her eyes were fully opened to HBCUs are experiencing, the backdrop of Black able to go to a school like that? ment, another unknown. race and class. as National Geographic mag- activism. Call it the “Different World” But it wasn’t so long ago, in 1982, that Miamians allowed “A number of them had azine called it, a renaissance effect. the commission to shut down and abandon Virginia Key parents who were lawyers or right now as enrollments Similar to Obama’s words, I Park. The park, which had the only beach for Black people to doctors and seemed to know surge to the backdrop of Black often push HBCUs as an op- too battled similar “am I good swim from 1945 until officials upheld the laws of integration, one another through an Af- activism. Locally, Florida tion — and conversely those enough” type questions in my stayed shuttered for more than 20 years. rican-American social club A&M has witnessed a surge in schools didn’t heavily recruit 17-year-old mind. So now that the opportunity to get sustainable funding for called Jack and Jill. They’d enrollment under the school’s high schools like mine at the Am I smart enough? Am I a museum for Black artifacts at Virginia Key Park presented been on ski vacations and new president Larry Robin- time. And I wasn’t introduced rich enough? Am I important itself, it was a worthwhile discussion that led to the ultimate trips that required passports. son, who took over in 2017 and to the “Black elite” world of enough? yes vote. They talked about things that helped stabilize the school’s HBCU alum and networking I didn’t fit into “The Cosby Ultra Music Festival will take place March 29-31 on the key. were foreign to me, like sum- finances according to the Tal- organizations like Jack and Jill Show” box with two loving If everything goes well, the city will consider renting the mer internships and histori- lahassee Democrat. or Links until I was an adult. parents with HBCU pedigrees space to Ultra again. Some part of the rent that Ultra pays cally Black colleges,” Obama Like Obama, I didn’t grow It might sound crazy to taking me on college tours and to use both Virginia Key and Marine Stadium will be used to wrote. up with parents or any close some, but my knowledge teaching me about the impor- provide an income stream to operate the museum. To think One of my friends posted family members who attended about Black colleges at that tance of integrating black his- that $20 million have been earmarked for the museum but this on Facebook, which at- college at an HBCU. My high time was largely limited to tory into my higher education untouchable because there wasn’t a clear revenue stream is tracted a conversation that I’m school was racially mixed the big-name HBCU “Ivys” to develop a stronger, more just sad and disturbing. With Ultra, a portion of the rent will sure had a lot of HBCU alums meaning counselors didn’t like Spelman, Morehouse and complete foundation. be diverted to the museum. Good for Commissioner Keon Hardemon to stand up for his community as a native Miamian and also as the only Black commissioner. To the other commissioners who sup- A lesson in racial politics from Florida ported the measure with their vote, kudos. STAR PARKER, Center for Urban Renewal and Education The environment is an important part of South Florida. Now that, finally, the elec- in the Gillum-DeSantis con- It is constantly under attack by natural disasters such as tions in Florida have reached test. hurricanes and flooding and man-made ones such as illegal a conclusion, there are les- Gillum was aggressive dumping and disturbing wake speeds. We must continue to sons worth learning. One is in his allegations of racism be stewards of the environment and Ultra must find a way on the subject of race. against DeSantis. “Now, I’m to educate its guests about the fragile habitat, which will There was a fateful anoma- not calling Mr. DeSantis a surround them. Barracades are planned but some will try to ly in racial voting in the gov- racist, I’m simply saying the breach, that we already know. ernor’s race between Dem- racists believe he is racist,” Ultra Music Festival, as a good corporate citizen, can spon- ocrat Andrew Gillum and he said. He accused DeSan- sor forums to educate Miamians and others about how to Republican Rick DeSantis, tis of getting financial sup- care for the habitat. Festival owners should take the time to now Florida’s governor-elect. port from white supremacist chronicle the intersect of EDM and Black music makers and Given that Gillum, former- Photo: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Newscom groups and speaking at their offer it as an exhibit for the pending museum. ly mayor of Tallahassee, was Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., left, and Andrew Gillum, Dem- events. The idea for an African American museum at Virginia Key running to become the first ocrat candidate for Florida governor, address the crowd DeSantis, a conservative Beach Park has solidly been in place since 2005, when de- black governor of Florida, we former Republican congress- before a Jimmy Buffett concert in support of Florida signs and site plans were ordered. It is time to build it, so might have expected black man, made his support of they can come. enthusiasm for his candida- Democratic candidates in West Palm Beach on Nov. 3. Trump a centerpiece of his cy on the order of the waves campaign, and President of black enthusiasm for the can DeSantis’ 14 percent. 112,911 votes by which Don- Trump campaigned for him presidential candidacy of Given the razor-thin mar- ald Trump won Florida in in Florida. CARTOON CORNER Barak Obama. gins, that difference in black 2016. It’s 55 percent of the So how does this all com- But it didn’t happen. support meant a lot. 73,189 votes by which Barack pute? Gillum received a lower When Gillum finally con- Obama won Florida in 2012. One convincing line of percentage of the black vote ceded the election, he was So understanding why Gil- speculation is that DeSan- than did Democrat Sen. Bill behind by 33,683 votes. Each lum received 4 percentage tis campaigned aggressively Nelson, who lost to Rick 1 percent of the black vote points less of the black vote on parental choice in edu- Scott in the senate race. equated to about 10,000 votes. than Nelson, and why De- cation and keeping in place White Democrat Nelson So, if Gillum had received 90 Santis received 4 percentage and expanding the tax-cred- got 90 percent of the black percent of the black vote, as points more of the black vote it scholarship program en- vote, and Republican Scott did Bill Nelson, rather than 86 than Scott could make all the acted under Governor Jeb got 10 percent. percent, he could well have difference in what presiden- Bush. Gillum campaigned on In the governor’s race, had another 40,000 votes, tial candidate wins Florida in closing down the program, black Democrat Gillum got which would have been his 2020. which empowers parents to 86 percent of the black vote, margin of victory. Adding to the puzzle is the use these funds to send their four percentage points less Forty thousand votes fact that racial politics played children to charter and pri- than Nelson, against Republi- is about 35 percent of the a high profile and nasty role vate schools. Is Mitch Landrieu running for office? CHARLES BLOW, The New York Times “I am not already running speech explaining ly aligned with this of compromise.” for president.” He continues, why. moment, but rather Yet as he spoke, it seemed “I haven’t done anything that Mitch is now asked speaks to a previous to me that radical wasn’t the a person who was running for about running for era that prized prag- correct word for it. He was president would do.” president so often matics and didn’t simply describing himself as That’s what the former New that his answers condemn compro- an effective centrist, one who Orleans mayor and current sound like ones that mise. And on the gets results. The sad thing is whispered-about presidential have been honed by other, he envisions that in this time effectiveness possibility Mitch Landrieu repetition, shaved Landrieu a future in which is radical. told me Friday afternoon as down sharp and America’s intractable But the problem facing we sat at a window table in a smooth. racial problems can actually Landrieu is that being any hotel restaurant in the city’s He recalls a recent ex- be resolved. kind of centrist Democrat French Quarter. change he had about the sub- As he told me: when the party’s progressives I have known Mitch for a ject: “Centrism has come to be are ascendant would be per- while. I, like most people, call “Someone said to me the known as a lukewarm ver- ilous. him Mitch. We are both born other day, ‘Are you running?’ sion of not standing for any- “The thing I’m most excited and raised sons of Louisiana. I said, ‘No.’ They said, ‘That’s thing so you’ll stand for ev- about is, I’m leading an initia- The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial com- The 58-year-old Landrieu what everybody says.’ I said, erything. I call myself, like, a tive to try to knit the South mentaries as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such feedback has spent 30 years in poli- ‘What do the people who ar- radical centrist. Every orga- back together across race and makes for a healthy dialogue among our readership and the community. tics, but he really began to en’t running say?’ ” We laugh. nization I’ve taken over has class.” He says it’s called the Letters must, however, be 300 words or less, brief and to the point, and may be edited for grammar, style and clarity. All letters must be signed and must be talked about as a possible But it seems to me that been in, like, meltdown, and E Pluribus Unum Fund. include the name, address and telephone number of the writer for purposes presidential contender when much of Landrieu’s trepida- I had to build it back up. So, Mitch is still trying to fig- of confirming authorship. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Miami he moved to take down Con- tion, whether he articulates it requires really hard, tough ure out if this is his moment, Times, 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, or fax them to federate statues in the city it as such or not, is that on decisions. But, those things but even if it isn't, I'm sure 305-757-5770; Email: [email protected]. and gave a powerful, poetic the one hand he’s not exact- always require some level he'll one day have a moment. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 Miami officials put brakes on Magic City Community leaders are dissatisfied ferent industries including construction, hospitality and with benefits package and process management and administration. FELIPE RIVAS feedback from the different “The existing communi- [email protected] organizations. The community should be a part of the ty organizations include Chef finished product,” he said, The Magic City Innovation Creole, the Haitian Cham- “so they can manage these District Special Area Plan ber of Commerce, Circle of restaurants and hotels, and slated for Little Haiti con- Brotherhood and the Family whatever else they continues to receive resistance Action Network Movement struct. Community members and criticism from commu- (FANM), among others. should be more than security nity leaders and residents. To inform the residents, the guards.” Most of the criticism targets Magic City group hosted at Magic City calculates that the SAP’s community ben- least four open house events the finished product will di- efit package and the flow of since last year, which, accord- rectly employ around 8,000 information about the proj- ing to the document, attract- workers, many of them ect in general. Some call the ed 100 to 200 individuals at working in IT and technol- package “weak” and “not re- the different open houses. ogy-based companies. Addi- sponsive” to the needs of the Despite that, some believe tionally, the group projects community. the outreach efforts fail to ancillary employment oppor- Miami commissioners de- resonate with the majority of tunities will stem from the ferred the project until Feb- Little Haiti residents. development, ranging from ruary to give the developers Marleine Bastien, executive management and operation and community leaders time director of FANM, criticizes Miami Times Photo/ Felipe Rivas of the buildings, to retail, to hash out an updated bene- the effectiveness of the open- Chef Wilkinson Sejour talks about the Magic City Innovation District at a city com- restaurant and hotel services. fits package. house approach. “We take mission meeting. Magic City expects that the “[The] decision to defer the issue with the actual process entire project will take less Magic City project was in the itself,” she said. benefit forums.” considering what Magic percent as affordable housing. than one and a half percent best interest of the commu- She described the open Bastien said Magic City has City’s role is to be.” Bastien believes the current of Little Haiti and the group nity,” said community lead- houses at the Magic City Stu- caused a rift in Little Haiti. The current community community benefits package maintains that current resi- er, Wilkinson Sejour, owner dios as a show-like exhibit, “They have been success- benefits package includes the does not readily reflect the dents will not be displaced. of the Chef Creole chain of usually attended by the more ful at dividing the communi- preservation of the DuPuis needs of the general popula- Sejour hopes that commu- restaurants. “[The deferral] affluent of the residents of ty,” she said, referring to the Medical Office and Drugstore, tion of Little Haiti. Most of nity stakeholders and Magic sent a message to the devel- Little Haiti. residents who approve of the which is a designated local the residents will not be able City representatives can ne- opers that a community ben- She believes the working development pitted against historic resource. The proj- to afford any of the new res- gotiate and update the terms efit package must be fair and class residents of Little Haiti, those who oppose it. ect is slated to have 3.8 acres idential units that will come of the community benefits the process must be inclusive who oftentimes work two or “At the recent city commis- of public open space, which to the area, she said. package in a fashion that is of community input.” three different jobs to make sion hearing, more than 100 will include the development In order to afford to rent profitable for both the devel- Magic City District’s law- ends meet, and do not have Little Haiti residents, busi- of the Promenade du Grand the units, a person must make opers and the residents. He yer, Akerman submitted doc- the time to go to the open ness owners, artists, workers Bois, a civic center designed about $70,000 to $80,000 a conceded that the Little Haiti uments to the city of Miami, houses, are excluded by de- and community leaders stood for community activities and year when the median in- community leaders and resi- which implies community fault from participating in in line, endured rain and hu- socialization. The project come for Little Haiti is about dents need to unite and work outreach has been going on the community outreach con- midity, and showed their sin- is keen on connectivity and $21,000, Bastien explained. together to make sure their since August 2017. “Magic ducted by Magic City. cere support for Magic City walkability, and will incor- “Magic City housing will not voices are heard and needs City SAP embraces and en- Bastien calls for Magic Innovation District,” said Neil porate improved pedestrian be for residents of Little Hai- are met. hances the rich culture and City to hold open communi- Fairman, CEO of Plaza Equi- and bicycle infrastructure to ti,” she said. “We have to know exactly history of Little Haiti and the ty forums instead of the open ty Partners, one of the part- go along with the open spac- Sejour would like to see the priorities that need to be surrounding neighborhoods,” houses. ners of Magic City Innovation es. Magic City will include more workforce and afford- addressed and not get dis- reads the SAP application “The community needs District. “Ultimately, the city French-Creole architectur- able housing units added tracted,” he said about what form. to understand the project,” commission continued the al designs to commemorate to the community benefits needs to happen before the Part of the outreach forms Bastien said. “The way to item, which gives us a lot to Haitian culture and tradition. package. In addition, a com- city commission addresses include individual meetings understand the project in think about. We are a part of Of the proposed 2,630 res- prehensive community ben- the Magic City project ear- with key stakeholders, ex- its entirety is for Magic City this community, and in good idential units, 14 percent of efits package will include ly next year. “It lies on us plaining the proposed master to hold open, transparent faith we want to do what is the units will be designated efforts to educate, train and as a community to have one plan and seeking input and and inclusive community best for Little Haiti. We are as workforce housing and 7 employ local residents in dif- voice,” Sejour said. Signs of intolerance rise in Miami-Dade Forum addresses an increase in NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT. hate speech and offers solutions South Florida family de- responding to a domestic K. BARRETT BILALI vivor's Pathways. mands justice for loved disturbance at a home The forum, a part of the [email protected] one killed by police near 30120 SW 146th Community Relations Board’s A South Florida family Avenue in Leisure City. Is there a difference between general meeting held at the wants the name of the of- Miami-Dade police say hate speech and a hate crime? Miami-Dade County Public Li- ficer who shot and killed the 15-year-old boy was The Miami-Dade County brary's Main Branch, was about their loved one back shot in the lower torso Community Relations Board hate speech, in general and un- in September. James during a struggle with held a forum Monday to an- derstanding a hate crime. Leatherwood, 23, was four officers. He was swer this question and discuss “A crime is a crime,” said shot and killed at 5685 taken to a nearby hos- the growing need to reduce all community board member Flagler St. in Hollywood pital in stable condition. expressions of hatred. Jessica Sinkfield. “But a hate Miami Times Photo/K. Barrett Bilali on Sept. 5 while being Police Director Juan “The rhetoric we are using crime is done with the intent David Barkey of the Anti-Defamation League partici- served a search warrant Perez said during a news now as to how we describe of prejudice.” pates in a forum on hate speech at the general meeting by police, backed by briefing that he had “a each other is often dehumaniz- Sinkfield was a former assis- of the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board. SWAT. Police said Leath- lot of concerns” about ing,” said community relations tant state attorney who pros- erwood was a suspect in the shooting. No weapon board chairman and attorney, ecuted criminals and had to day, Nov. 29, at the Stephen crimes and hate speech “are the murder of 27-year- was found on the teen. John Quick. follow Florida statute 775.085 P. Clark Center, located at 111 not all white men in white old Netrievae White of State officials and county Quick said he put togeth- to determine what was consid- NW First St., in Miami, 18th sheets.” Miami. prosecutors will investi- er the forum after a casual ered a hate crime. The statute floor, conference room 18-2. All He said that only 14 percent According to police, gate the shooting. discussion with Miami-Dade defines and reclassifies crimes, meetings of the CRB are open of the hate crimes in America Leatherwood wasn’t Commissioner Eileen Higgins which have evidence of preju- to the public. were done by white people. armed. Police said there Father speaks after son last month. It was the day af- dice during the committing of Duberli’s organization pro- He pointed out that 68 per- is still an internal inves- killed in Miami Shores ter the devastating Pittsburgh the crime. vides advocacy for the LGBTQ cent of those engaged in hate tigation involving that drive-by shooting synagogue shooting, which left For example, if a first-degree community and services vic- speech were thrill-seekers officer, who was placed The father of a man 11 worshippers dead in the na- felony is committed and there tims of domestic violence, sex- between the ages of 16 and 21. on administrative leave, killed in a drive-by shoot- tion’s worst attack on Jewish is evidence that the act was ual assault and human traffick- “They are not extremists. according to reports. ing seeks answers as Americans. The incident high- done with prejudice based on ing. In fact, their behavior is su- police continue to search lighted the need to address the race, color, ancestry, eth- He recounted several hor- perficial,” Barkey said. He for the shooter in Miami hate in Miami, said Quick. nicity, religion, sexual orien- ror stories of name-calling and suggested three solutions The Hurston/Wright Shores. Miami Shores Quick recounted several in- tation, national origin, home- vicious verbal attacks of hate to the problems of hateful Foundation is Police and Miami-Dade cidents locally that have been less status or advanced age of speech in private business es- speech. accepting submissions Police responded to call cause for concern. In Miami the victim, the felon could be tablishments that he has wit- First, he said, that law en- The Zora Neale Hur- that a man was shot Beach, two gay men were ac- charged with a life felony. nessed firsthand. forcement needs more train- ston/Richard Wright outside of a home near costed when walking into a Hate speech is the hurling of “We should force business- ing. He also thinks Flori- Foundation will host the Northwest 111th Terrace bathroom. In Hialeah, a con- offensive remarks based on an- es to control such speech,” da needs to update its hate Hurston/Wright Awards and Second Ave., at 3 federate flag was found. Nazi other person’s race, color, sex, said Duberli. “We should make crimes stature from 1989. for College Writers. The a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20. propaganda has surfaced and and other attributes. businesses accountable.” Lastly, Barkey said that award is open to Black Officials said 29-year- hate speech towards Hispanics “Only in America are you Barkey said it would be dif- there is a deep need for ed- poets and fiction writers old Waldo DeCoste was has been occurring. free to be a bigot,” said Dave ficult to mandate business es- ucation intolerance for both who are full-time stu- sitting inside his car when “Hate crimes are indeed on Barkey of the Anti-Defamation tablishments to maintain pub- students and adults. dents in undergraduate somebody pulled up the rise,” said Higgins of Dis- League. lic order and monitor people's “Diversity and anti-bias and graduate programs. and opened fire. Miami trict 5, who sponsored the fo- Barkey said Florida’s current speech. training would have a long- First-place winners Shores Police later took rum and was one of the panel- statutes on hate crimes needs "Businesses won't like it," term solution to delay both receive a $1,000 cash to Twitter to call it a ists. “Personalized crimes are to be rewritten to include gen- said Barkey. The former em- hate crimes and hate speech,” prize, free tuition to a “potential gang-related going up.” der identity but acknowledged ployment rights lawyer said said Barkey. Hurston/Wright writing shooting.” Also suc- Higgins pointed to the 18 per- that the state legislature will there are some things that Quick said the community workshop, and a com- cumbed to his injuries. cent increase in reported hate not address this need. might be hate speech to one relations board will continue plimentary seat at the Jean hopes somebody crimes over the past year and “We are so tolerant to hate person but not hate speech to to provide forums to discuss Legacy Awards Ceremo- has information on the suggested the number could speech,” said Duberli of Sur- others. He said the only place and educate and ultimately ny. Submissions will be shooting and reports it be higher since people are hes- vivor's Pathways. “We have where such hate speech is ad- bring the Miami community taken until Jan. 31, 2019. to the authorities. Police itant to report such incidents. normalized the use of hate dressed by a business owner is together. have no info on motive or Or worse, they don’t know speech.” in the workplace. “This is not the America I Teenager shot during suspects. If you have any how to report such crimes. The Criminal Justice and grew up in,” said Quick. domestic incident information on this ho- Other panelists included Da- Law Enforcement committee “We need to send a mes- EVERYONE LOVES Authorities say a Flori- micide, call Miami-Dade vid Barkey, senior counsel at of the Community Relations sage of love and inclusion in- SOLUTIONS da police officer shot and Crime Stoppers at 305- the Anti-Defamation League Board is holding a similar fo- During his presentation, Bar- stead of a message of hate and wounded a teen after 471-TIPS. and Francesco Duberli of Sur- rum on hate speech on Thurs- key said those engaged in hate exclusion.” The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018

Rendering of the African Museum of Arts and Culture. The 13,000-square- foot building will house artwork of the African diaspora.

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Promenade shopping cen- “Because it is not just Construction of the facil- The company, which has ter was the price of the land. Gardens Promenade,” said ity will be complete in 2019. locations in Miramar, Pem- PARADISE The real estate developers Joseph. “We have all of Still there are other com- broke Pines and three in CONTINUED FROM 1A were able to acquire the 32- these projects coming be- mercial real estate trans- Miami, is looking to hire acre lot and several other cause it’s cost effective. actions in Miami Gardens, staff at the facility located at IMC Equity Group com- out parcel for $7.1 million. They are getting a bang for which do not include the 19371 NW 27th Ave. in Mi- pleted the $52-million re- “What was a flea market their buck.” city. ami Gardens. construction project in 18 is now the Gardens Prom- Calder Jai Alai, a new This transformation The Real Deal reported Joseph said the city is not months. It is only one of the enade, with national retail- sports entertainment cen- will create hundreds of last year the sale of a 234- done with its expansion and many development projects ers,” said Miami Gardens ter to be located near the jobs for Miami Gardens unit apartment complex for the development in the city recently completed or cur- Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert. Calder Casino, should be residents and boost $33.2 million. Park Plaza could actually reach new rently underway in Miami “This transformation will breaking ground within a economic activity for Apartments is now a joint heights. create hundreds of jobs for few months, said Joseph. venture between the new “Not too many people Gardens. the city.” Wawa, a convenience Miami Gardens residents “The Super Bowl is about “ owners Coastline Manage- have [been] building verti- store best known for its and boost economic activi- to come here,” said Joseph. ment and Tower Capital cally yet,” said Joseph, not- sandwiches and dairy prod- ty for the city,” said Gilbert. “It is one of the reasons —Miami Gardens Mayor Group. ing that most buildings are ucts, is set to open in Gar- “This is another example of they [developers] are taking Oliver G. Gilbert Miami Gardens also an- mid-rise properties. “I fore- dens Promenade in the be- my understanding of vision, so much interest in Miami nounced that a new 24 Hour see another wave coming in Fitness is expected to open the next decade when we on Dec. 15. will be building vertically.”

Attendees listen to Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert III at the grand opening of Gardens Promenade shopping center. ginning of 2019. that is, the ability to see Gardens.” Based in Pennsylvania, what isn't there and build; The 2020 Super Bowl is Wawa started expanding the ability to imagine what scheduled to be played in its presence in the Florida could never be conceived Hard Rock Stadium and is market in 2012 by building a and create. The city thanks expected to bring in mil- store in Orlando. They now IMC Equity for believing in lions to local businesses. have stores in Coral Gables, the vision and helping to Hard Rock Stadium is ex- Fort Lauderdale, Miramar make it a reality.” panding, too. A new Miami and Hollywood. Open Tennis facility with “The property underwent ECONOMIC DEVELOP- the capacity to seat 5,000 a full demolition and recon- MENT FORMULA spectators will provide a struction,” said IMC Equity Andy Joseph, associate venue for small music con- Group’s marketing execu- planner for the city, said certs and theater perfor- tive, Angela Lygerou. there are numerous de- mances. Construction is Lygerou said Gardens velopment projects in the moving quickly, said Joseph Promenade is 90-percent site-planning stage, which and it should be ready to occupied and the develop- will bring in nearly 300 host its first major tennis ers are looking to provide units of residential and competition in March 2019. commercial lease space for mixed-use units. There Part of the city’s “vision” local business concerns, are plans for a new School includes a massive industri- said Lygerou. of Business as part of St. al warehouse project called “We are working with Thomas University’s ex- Bridge Point Commerce some local business owners pansion. He also antici- Center. More than 2.1 mil- to help expand the pres- pates that groundbreaking lion square feet of industri- ence of local businesses in will begin early next year al space will be provided to the shopping center,” said on an African Museum of distributors and warehous- Lygerou. Arts and Culture. District ing operations, according to Miami Gardens residents 1 Commissioner Barbara The Real Deal, which charts remember the shopping Jordan convinced the Mi- real estate news and trans- center as a flea market ami-Dade Board of County actions in South Florida. called Carol Mart. The orig- Commissioners to donate Bridge Development inal structure was built in the land for the museum. Partners paid $28.2 million the 1950s and was not well “Our mayor and commis- for the 185-acre site at 3900 maintained. sioners have worked really NW 215th St. The proper- Segrera of IMC Equity hard in making the city at- ty’s previous owner was Group said a big determi- tractive to developers,” said Manheim Auto Auctions of nant for doing the Gardens Joseph. Atlanta. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018

Eli Lilly announces Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center community face the dilemma tion Center and Helpline in equal access to their medi- solutions center as an oppor- Helpline aims to assist Blacks with of increase diabetes diagno- the Black community to help cines. tunity for African Americans ses, but also face numerous of people receive comprehen- To spread the word on this to receive affordable diabetes ability to access and afford insulin health-care challenges when sive treatment for diabetes. effort, Lilly will launch this medication. This is especially Special to The Miami Times Black population is dispro- trying to manage diabetes. Eli Lilly understands these announcement with full- great news for Black Ameri- portionately affected by di- Some challenges include cost gaps and burdens of costs in page ads in Black newspapers cans who are disproportion- The American Diabetes abetes in comparison to the for treatments, medications, the Black community. It un- across the country. ately affected by diabetes and Association estimates that general population. The rates limited supplies and access derstands that there are gaps Beginning next week, the its effects. This collaboration more than 30 million Amer- of diagnosed diabetes among to primary care to maintain a in health care for communi- National Newspapers Pub- with the Lilly Diabetes Solu- icans are affected by diabetes Black people is 12.7 percent quality of life. ties of color and working to lishers Association represent- tion Center will help make and is the seventh leading compared to 7.4 percent of Eli Lilly and Co., a global help close it by reducing the ing Black newspapers will be affordable insulin available to cause of death in the United whites. leader in diabetes care, has cost of insulin and making running advertising in select- improve the quality of life in States. Studies show that the Not only does the Black launched Lilly Diabetes Solu- sure that everyone will have ed markets announcing the the Black community. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018

As the economic conditions ty has successfully done, said for Liberty City residents go Hardemon. LIMBO from bad to worse, Christian The only company occu- CONTINUED FROM 1A fears the funding will be lost pying the site is Leasa Indus- for this vital, economic devel- tries, a food packager and bean STREET an architect and site planner opment project. sprout producer which was who had already done the “We got all this gun violence founded in 1977 after buying a renderings, and no jobs for our people,” bankrupt business in Liberty she said. said Christian. “They stalling City. Leasa Industries report- COMPILED BYTalk KISHANDA BURNS, [email protected] “We have the drawings and us from having an opportunity.” edly has annual revenues of site plan; we were just waiting For his part, Hardemon over $10 million. for the money to pay them,” said that sending the funding James McQueen, chief of said Christian. through the city of Miami could staff for Hardemon’s nephew, What do you believe public and private Christian said it has been have been “a frivolous error” or Miami Commission chairman difficult to get the industrial maybe it was done on purpose. Keon Hardemon said getting schools are doing to teach Black history complex project further along, “My friend put it over there the funding was a great accom- which can provide jobs for Lib- hoping we couldn’t get it,” said plishment. as part of the American history? erty City residents. And the Hardemon. His “friend” is “It was a noble effort on his longer the site is dormant, the Speaker of the House Richard [Roy Hardemon] part,” said more chances it will be used for something else. After Hur- ricane Irma, the county started using the site for debris, but quickly removed it when residents complained. The loss of Hardemon’s seat in the Democratic primary leaves him out of the loop of communication about the allocation of funds. In addition, there seems to be a little glitch JOHN WALDEN, 45 ALBERT ROBINSON, 63 JOE JENKINS, 24 in the language and funding Miami North Miami mechanism of the $2 million Photo courtesy of County Regulatory and Economic Resources Department Miami allocation. Rendering of plans for Poinciana Industrial Park. The teachers are doing I feel like the teachers in Due to the school semester Hardemon’s bill HB2767, absolutely nothing because being such a short period sponsored while he was in of- Corcoran, a Republican, who is McQueen. “But the allocation the schools don’t have any private schools are doing all that they can to teach their of time, I feel like teachers fice, didn’t pass the House. In- no longer in office due to term should have been given to Mi- guidelines to give to the in both private and public stead, it was put through the limits. ami-Dade County instead of teachers. They only teach students about the importance of Black history. Public schools are doing all that Senate as a member item with a Hardemon admitted that he the city of Miami.” Black history when we are they can to teach Black clear allocation procedure. helped Corcoran with a contro- The city is trying to find a in the month of February, schools are only getting taught the necessary things history. There’s so much The Senate member item versial education bill in order way to move this allocation which is Black History that the teachers can teach, states that “the funds shall be to get Poinciana funded. His over to the county, said Mc- Month. about Black history such as Madame C. J. Walker especially with interruptions. allocated to the City of Miami objective, he said, was to final- Queen. He said the actual Parents also have to step in to manage the project as de- ly provide jobs for his district. funds are not in the city’s cof- when they should be getting taught way more than that. and be a teacher to make scribed by HB 2767.” “I crossed the party line,” fers. He said the state allocated sure their child or children Christian was surprised to said Hardemon. “I helped the fund based on a reimburse- know about Black history. hear that the city of Miami was them while they helped me.” ment contingency. in control of the funding. Hardemon believes this de- “The state of Florida has not “I have no idea how it ended cision may have cost him his released any money. You have up in the city of Miami's con- seat in the state House. to spend the money and then trol,” said Christian. Creating jobs for nearby pub- get reimbursed. So the money The Poinciana Industrial lic housing residents was the is still sitting in Tallahassee,” Park is located in Miami-Dade stated purpose of Miami-Dade said McQueen. County and lies between County and New Century De- The issue is too new for the FEC railroad on the south, velopment Corp., who have Dotie Joseph, who was sworn JOHN SMITH, 50 Miami Northwest 79th Street on the collaborated over the years on in last week as the district’s north, Northwest 22nd Avenue the project. new representative. Her of- Everything that they can. KADEJSHA JONES, 24 on the east and Northwest 27th “The county has never fice staff was not prepared to Some kids are bad and don’t Broward Avenue on the west. brought a job to our neighbor- say whether she would try to want to learn so they disrupt It was a thriving industrial hood,” said Hardemon. “And secure the $2 million for Poin- TYRELL HUMES, 33 the teachers, then there are They are not doing anything. park of white-owned factories that’s crazy.” ciana. Miami Gardens certain guidelines that they I’ve heard more about the and commercial businesses but “They even defunded the Meanwhile, the Model City well-known folks in histo- have to follow to make sure Honestly, I don’t think they’re was destroyed in 1980 during Model City administrative Advisory Board will meet on ry such as Rosa Parks or the kids are test ready. It’s doing anything to teach the McDuffie riot. County and board and made it into an ad- Wednesday and Hardemon Malcolm X when I read a lot. They have to squeeze Black history. We have only federal leaders have enter- visory board,” said Hardemon. will explain why the funding The Miami Times paper on what they can squeeze in heard about Black history tained various ideas of what The Model City Initiative is did not reach the county. He Wednesday, I’ve read about about Black history. during February. During to do with the parcel. In 2005, a federal poverty program, shared part of his reason why the Jonestown Massacre. the early years of school, investors expressed interest which dates back to 1967 under the Poinciana project has had I’ve never learned about we only heard about Martin in bringing a biopharmaceuti- the Johnson Administration’s so much trouble getting fund- that in school. Things like Luther King Jr. and nothing cal training center that coun- Great Society program. ed. that are important so we can beyond that. ty officials hoped could yield On more than 116 acres of “They just don’t want n-- pass it down to our children. high-paying jobs for area resi- industrially zoned land, there --rs to get jobs,” said Harde- dents. It didn’t pan out. is only one building the coun- mon. The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 Finance Technology

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The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce will honor a writer-entertainer, a community activist, a member of the clergy and a county commissioner at its 13th annual Holiday Gala. Luther Campbell, a columnist for the Miami New Times and former member of the Two Live Crew music group will receive the Distinguished Service Award; founder of Make the Homeless Smile Valencia Gunder will be conferred the David Fincher Innovator Award; Bishop Victor T. Curry, pastor of New Birth Baptist Church Cathe- dral of Faith, will receive the H.T. Smith Lifetime Achievement Award; and Mi- ami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson Kitchen will receive the chamber’s Citizen The landscape of of the Year Award. Miami-Dade County The honorees is changing. What it will be recog- will look like, from nized on Dec. 1 at an economic per- the Hilton Miami spective,“ is predi- incubator Downtown, 1601 cated on how we Biscayne Blvd., prepare for the fu- in Miami, and ture. It is imperative witnessed by an that we come to- audience of South gether to construct Florida’s top busi- positive outcomes ness executives, for all facets of our elected officials community.” a bonus and community leaders. G. Eric Knowles, Two of the president and CEO, of awards to be con- Miami-Dade Chamber of Economic program ferred are named Commerce after people who gives small served or are still serving the community. David Fincher was one of the original businesses a founders and the first president of the chamber. He was a police officer who later started bigger chance a security firm. H.T. Smith is an attorney and educator, best known for his civil rights NYAMEKYE DANIEL activity. [email protected] G. Eric Knowles, president and CEO, of Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber’s board selected the honorees from n Opa-locka resident was look- several names that were presented. ing for a way to supplement her Jaret Davis, co-managing shareholder for income, so she started cooking food for her co-workers. The kitchen Greenberg Traurig will serve as the gala’s A“I took a chance one day at selling incubator is honorary holiday chairman. The theme for breakfast at my office; the next week, equipped with the event is Engaging the Future. I tried chicken souse,” said Chazemon industrial stoves, “The landscape of Miami-Dade County Fenderson. Soon, she was selling meals fryers and more. is changing. What it will look like, from an every other Friday and securing an extra economic perspective, is predicated on how $300 bi-weekly for her family. we prepare for the future. It is imperative that As time went on, Fenderson started selling to salons and other businesses we come together to construct positive out- in her area. Fenderson branded herself comes for all facets of our community,” said by putting a personal spin on Southern Knowles. “The lens that we peer through dishes and creating signature cocktails into the future of Miami-Dade County’s for clients. business landscape will be rooted in today’s Now, with the help of a Miami-Dade intentional commitment to ensuring that economic program, Fenderson is looking those who wish to participate have a seat at forward to launching a full-service catering business. the table.” The Martin Luther King Economic The chamber was founded in 1974, to lead Development Corp. program awarded the way toward long-term business prosperi- Fenderson free, 24-hour access to its ty, through advocacy and by proving network- SEE BONUS 10B ing opportunities, resources, and training Photos courtesy of Commissioner Hardemon’s office SEE GALA 10B Technology 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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viduals whose selflessness, foresight and guidance have GALA contributed immeasurably to CONTINUED FROM 8B the quality of life in our community. Bestowing these re- to men and women in busi- cipients with one of our city’s ness in South Florida. most prestigious accolades, The chamber has industry the Citizen of the Year Award, specific committees such as: these past honorees have set advocacy, construction, ed- the standard, and continue to ucation, International trade, exemplify role models of lead- marketing & PR, Women’s ership. Business Council and Young Professionals Network. DAVID FINCHER YOUNG The wear-all-white gala be- INNOVATOR AWARD gins at 6 p.m. on Dec. 1 with This award is presented a cocktail reception and silent Audrey Edmonson Bishop Victor Curry Jaret Davis Luther Campbell to an individual between the auction, followed by dinner, ages of 18 and 35 who demon- award presentations and en- Awards Criteria of community leadership and DISTINGUISHED or have been of aide to others strates strong community ser- tertainment. H.T. SMITH LIFETIME philanthropic endeavors have SERVICE AWARD in their quest for excellence. vice and leadership abilities, Tickets are $250 each or ACHIEVEMENT AWARD improved the quality of life The recipient of this award while contributing innovative $2,250 for a table of 10. For This award is presented to for Miami-Dade County resi- has demonstrated community CITIZEN OF THE thought processes to address more information, visit, an individual whose excep- dents. leadership beyond the ordi- YEAR AWARD various concerns and issues http://m-dcc.org. tional lifetime contributions nary, have sparked inspiration, This award goes to indi- in our community.

six cooks. Most of the mon’s office. business owners were With the incen- BONUS already known in the tive from MLKEDC, CONTINUED FROM 8B neighborhood for Fenderson believes their cuisine. that she can build kitchen incubator “We want our par- her business and cli- for one year. Opened ticipants to grow their entele. She self-pro- on Nov. 14, the MLK businesses without motes from Insta- Incubator is a com- hindrances or obsta- gram, but she has mercial kitchen that cles,” said King. regular clients at lo- is certified for food The construction of cal businesses and or- production, located at the facility was a com- ganizations. 6118 NW Seventh Ave. munity effort, accord- Not being afraid to The kitchen comes ing to a spokesperson “step out on faith,” equipped with 18 burn- for Hardemon. Fenderson packed ers, three fryers, three The International 700 frozen bottles (at ovens, two convection Brotherhood of Elec- $10 each) of her sig- ovens, char broilers, a trical Workers Local nature drinks “Bet griddle, mixers, food 349 took on the proj- on Blue,” “Mangover processors and refrig- ect as a teaching op- Hangover,” “Green eration- dry and freez- portunity, turning the Gucci Suit” and “Liv- ing storage. MLK Kitchen Incuba- ing My Best Life Wa- Having access to a tor into a classroom termelon” and headed commercial kitchen is for its apprenticeship to the Florida Blue one of the kickstarts program. Classic on Nov. 15 to Fenderson said she Photos courtesy of Commissioner Hardemon’s office “Many involved in raise money for a needed to grow her Commissioner Keon Hardemon, Rep. Roy Hardemon and others cut the ribbon to open the MLK Kitch- the construction pro- catering truck. Fend- micro business, Drink- en Incubator. cess reduced their erson said she needs sonme305. fees, provided in-kind to pack a U-Haul of “I don’t have the MLKEDC has worked with the same name- directors and its CEO for governments to University of Pennsyl- by donating time or bottles next year. money to buy the in- at providing business sake. The organization Christine King came increase economic de- vania. materials or both,” “If I don’t succeed, dustrial stove or an opportunities in the also gifts free vehicles up with the idea for velopment, according The MLK incubator according to a news now then I just don’t industrial fryer. They Liberty City area. It to single parents in its the kitchen incubator. to a 2007 study by the will be solely used by release from Harde- want to,” she said. cost so much money,” offers reduced-rental Wheels for Work pro- Kitchen incubators she said. “So many peo- rates to tenants in its gram. have been popular ple don’t ever become corresponding plaza MLKEDC’s board of since the ‘80s as a way legitimate because of this.” Industrial cookers start at $2,000, and an industrial fryer can range from $250 to $2,500. “They just become the Styrofoam Lady INVITATION TO BID (ITB) because most Blacks don’t have the finances or ability to get their MDX PROCUREMENT/CONTRACT NO.: ITB-19-02 own catering spot or MDX WORK PROGRAM NO.: 83629.060 restaurant,” Fenderson MDX PROJECT/SERVICE TITLE: CONSTRUCTION said. SERVICES FOR NW 82 AVE RECONSTRUCTION, According to Small Business Trends, 69 MIDWAY PUMP STATION CONVEYANCE PHASE II, percent of U.S. entre- NW 7ST CONNECTION. preneurs start their businesses at home. This Solicitation is subject to the Cone of Silence in accordance with However, catering MDX’s Procurement Policy. business owners cannot obtain state licens- A Non- Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled at 10:00 A.M. es or product liability Eastern Time on December 5, 2018. insurance from a home kitchen. The Deadline for submitting a Bid Package is 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time Fenderson runs her on January 8, 2019. small business from home and delivers For detailed information please visit the MDX Procurement Department from the trunk of her website at https://www.mdxway.com/business/solicitations, or call the car. But, she always has MDX Procurement Department at 305-637-3277 for assistance. the drive of a full kitchen staff. She spends $250 a month on her DMS - Rohde Fire Alarm Replacement Project: electricity bill. Fenderson wakes On behalf of the Florida Department of Management Services, up before dawn ev- Turner Construction Company is actively soliciting subcontractor ery morning to make bids for the upcoming construction project: DMS Rohde Fire Alarm dozens of miniature Replacement Project. The project is located at 1030 NW 111th breakfast bowls she has AVE, Miami, FL 33172 and will consist of fire alarm and security dubbed “Bizzy Bowls.” camera system replacement along with a Fire Pump Bypass Line. She is always trying to Bid Packages available include Electrical, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, find new ways to be Interior Finishes, and MEP work. This project is seeking M/DBE creative and keep her Business Entity participation. business bubbling. “Whatever any cli- All interested contractors and firms will be required to meet the ents ask me to cook, I following: figure out the recipe,” * Complete prequalification form prior to sealed bid she said. “All they have submission. Directions to complete prequalification form to do is ask, and I de- are contained with the bidder instruction forms liver.” * Insurance EMR must be less than or equal to 1.00 Through MLKEDC, * Financial Capacity and good legal standing with all Fenderson took free authorities courses on food truck * Full Compliance with the Bid Documents and Bid Manual and catering liquor li- * Bid Bond to be provided for any proposal $100,000 censes. or above Miami Commission- er Keon Hardemon Sealed bids are due no later than close of business December 12, funds the project with 2018. If interested, provide email of interest addressed to the following anti-poverty dollars email to obtain Bid Instruction Forms: [email protected]. dedicated to the area. Hardemon referred Turner is an equal employment opportunity employer: - minorities/ Fenderson to the pro- females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/ gram. gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Since 1975, the The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018

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[email protected] Aventura, Florida 33180 305-965-1144 786-312-5781 4 P.M., TUESDAY Saks Fifth Avenue sued for discrimination Black and Hispanic employees file One employee, Derick Longley, caught the eye of the lawsuit on basis of race and age famed Salvatore Ferragamo which sought to make him KIA MORGAN-SMITH with “limited customer traffic their brand ambassador, But The Grio and far from the department’s Lingley claimed once Saks front entrance,” which was caught wind of the proposal, Saks Fifth Avenue is being the store’s busiest thorough- they fired him. sued for using discriminatory fare, the lawsuit said. “Saks fired him just like practices against Black senior “Although they were each that. No promotion; you’re citizens and Hispanic women committed to maintaining fired,” Sells said. “He was who worked for the company SAKS’ reputation as a luxury making all his numbers; he by keeping them hidden from retailer by providing stellar was doing everything that their clientele shopping in the customer service, their re- the store expected of him. upscale store’s busiest areas, spective managers deliber- But when it came time to be the lawsuit claims. ately targeted them because promoted, he hit the glass According to the NY Daily of their race and/or age,” said ceiling.” News, the lawsuit filed last the suit, filed in state Supreme Sells is calling for a Black Tuesday claims the store de- Court in Bronx County. Friday boycott of the com- ployed a number of racist Derek Sells, the workers’ pany, which is run by parent and discriminatory practices attorney said that Saks treat- group Hudson’s Bay Compa- that also denied the women ed white workers better than AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews ny. opportunities for advance- Black and Hispanic workers Six of eight plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Saks Fifth Avenue department store, A Hudson’s Bay spokes- ment within the ranks of the and older workers were vic- from left, Derick Longley, Pablo Orozco, Thomas Bisky, and Kenneth Taylor, third woman released this state- company because of a “glass ment: timized, too. from right, Nixson McCray, second from right, William Charles Blocker, right, and ceiling” that kept them from According to Sells, the “While we do not comment reaching the management plaintiffs — Thomas Bisky, their lawyers Derek Sells, fourth from right, and Stephanie Correa, fourth from left, on pending litigation, we take ranks. 68, Kenneth Taylor, 55, Nix- hold a press conference on Nov. 20, 2018 in New York. these allegations seriously as The former employees also son McCray, 57, William we are committed to diver- claim that, while working, Charles Blocker, 60, Roger and Derick Longley and Car- those placed in less trafficked if difficult for them to meet sity and inclusion across our they were placed in areas Dietch, 70, Pablo Orosco, 54, los Batista — were among areas of the store, making their sales quotas organization.” Support Black-owned brands this holiday season Several businesses created toys, pany, launched by a married couple, produces several products just for Black children unique baby products. One of their popular products is The Blackbusiness.org Staff that helps to increase walking Yummy Mitt Teething mitten, efficiency. She came up with which is designed for babies Americans spend trillions of the idea after noticing that that teeth early and have lim- dollars every year, and more many toddlers wear clunky ited fine motor skills to hold a and more Black entrepreneurs shoes and sneakers. traditional teether. are setting up shop to get in on the action. In fact, there are TOYS LIKE ME HBCU PRIDE & JOY more Black-owned business- This toy company was cre- This company is an upscale es now than there ever have ated in 2018 by Dante Lee, an baby boutique dedicated to been. Recognizing how profit- African-American dad who the next generation of HBCU able it can be to produce prod- noticed that most toys sold by fans. They pride themselves ucts for babies and children, major retailers do not reflect on offering a wide selection of many have decided to take on what children with brown skin officially licensed HBCU gear this multi-billion dollar indus- look like. He wanted to create for babies, toddlers, and older try. backpack dolls and other prod- children. Here are eight Black-owned ucts that Black children could companies that produce and resonate with, that is, toys that Photo via BGLH Marketplace SAAVY KIDS CLOTHING sell unique products for chil- would build character, self-es- Many Black-owned shops cater to children and toddlers. If you are looking for classic dren: teem and self-awareness. southern baby style, this Black vent hair slippage. It sounds line created by toddlers for Southern Belle owned brand TIPPY TOT SHOES GABBY BOWS simple, but what Gabby has SASS-E TODDS toddlers. The two girls love is exactly what you are look- Launched in 2017 by a Black This company, launched created has earned her na- Kid sisters Stephanie and to create and design clothing ing for. Perfect for the mom entrepreneur named Yolandra by 8-year-old Gabby Good- tional attention on The Tom Samantha Smith have set out and accessories. who loves smocks, stripes and Rodgers, this company pro- win and her mom, produces Joyner Morning Show, The to show the world their con- all things Southern. Cloth- duces high-quality baby shoes a Double-Face Double-Snap Real, The Washington Post, cept of high fashion. Their DARLYNG & CO. ing products are available for with foot support and comfort Barrette engineered to pre- and more. company is a unique clothing This Black-owned com- both boys and girls. The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018

Photos courtesy of Nick’s Photos Northwestern Bulls celebrate their victory. Bulls defeat Rockets After coming out on top, the team left in the Region 4-6A final, former offensive linebacker known to win against North- finals with an away playoff the Central Rockets fell flat, of Miami Northwestern, said western for some time now. game at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 may go to the state championship which tapped them out by that he didn’t think that the The entire win was shocking in Naples. On the line, are a a last-minute touchdown Northwestern Bulls would’ve to me, but I am proud of trip to Orlando and the state KISHANDA BURNS Powell Stadium, the North- from Miami Northwestern’s won because the team had [and] happy for them.” championship. [email protected] western Bulls took home senior quarterback, Isiah lost most of their games this The Northwestern Bulls “We’re rooting for North- a win against the Miami Velez. season. has not made the statewide western,” said Craig Howard, For many fans, students Central Rockets. The North- Velez had completed 10 of “I am not going to lie, I had meet since 2008; now the former track and field coach. and alumni of Miami North- western Bulls cheered off the 12 passes for 88 yards, lost hope in Northwestern,” team has a chance to head “That’s my school and to western Senior High School, the field with a final score of defeating a 17-yard penalty said Lee.“They were losing there. see them going somewhere Friday night was epic. 19-15. midway through the series. more than they were win- The Northwestern Bulls especially since it has been a On Nov. 23 at the Traz With only five minutes Joe Lee, an alumni and ning and Central has been have a shot in the state semi- while, is big.”

Northwestern Bulls and Central Rockets shake hands. Friday’s game ended with a score of 19-15.

move “Homer,” the Marlins mitment that we’re going to This is our team. And these colorful homerun sculpture have with our community are #OurColors. ZIEGLER outside the ballpark. that’s never been experienced Ok, so you’ve made changes Not quite sure how I feel in the past and we needed to to the front office staff, play- about the last move, but the have a new look associated er personnel, the ballpark and REPORT other aforementioned chang- with that,” said Marlins pres- now the logo, but the only JENNY ZIEGLER, [email protected] es have left a bitter taste in a ident of business operations, thing that is going to draw lot of Marlins fans’ mouths. Chip Bowers. fans back to the ballpark is a Jeter tries to revitalize Everyone was excited to The Fish unveiled their new winning product. have Jeter join the Marlins’ logo and jerseys on social me- “What we do on the busi- family, hoping/expecting that dia. ness side is work on that image of Miami Marlins “The Captain” would bring Judging from all the posts/ tipping point and that’s why some of that winning culture retweets of the new uniforms, we’re doing those things to Reconnecting with the fans is key he experienced over his 20- the fans are liking the new immediately prove to the year career with the Yankees uniforms. community and to the fan Marlins CEO Derek Jeter They traded away four out to the Fish. Derek Jeter Later, the organization and base that they can believe in and the new ownership have of the five best players from But instead, it has been some of its players took to us and trust us,” said Bowers. made lots of moves to put last year’s team. change after change, none of research and concluded that the streets of South Florida to “When we make you a prom- their stamp on the organi- The team ended the reign which made a difference in the the Caliente Red and Miami show off their new look and ise, we’re going to deliver on zation since taking over the of homerun king and Nation- win column. Blue colors resonated with the mingle with the fans. it.” team in 2017. al League MVP, Giancarlo The Marlins’ record was 63- people. On display, were the black Bowers believes that all of Distancing themselves from Stanton in Miami. It ousted 98 this past season. “I think [the logo] differ- version of the Marlins’ jerseys the components go hand-in- the previous Jeffrey Loria re- All-Star outfielders Christian Well, this latest move saw entiates the past, present and and hats – somewhat reminis- hand and will eventually yield gime, they are trying every- Yelich and Marcel Ozuna. It the organization trying to future,” Jeter said. “We’re cent of the Miami Heat’s new results on the baseball dia- thing they can to reinvent the sent away NL-batting champi- round all the bases—commu- extremely proud of our new Vice uniforms. mond. organization and usher in a on and centerfielder, Dee Gor- nity and culture. colors. I think it’s reflective All totaled, the Fish have We will be waiting and new era. don, all of whom have contin- The team, rebranding itself, of Miami culture. We’re try- four new looks for fans to watching. They fired front office staff, ued their successful careers officially changed its colors ing to capture the energy and feast their eyes on next sea- Winning will go a long way some of the most beloved per- with other teams. to Miami Blue, Caliente Red, diversity of Miami and we’re son – white, teal, grey and toward restoring the fan’s sonnel from the franchise’s Last month, the famous Midnight Black and Slate Gray. extremely proud.” black they proudly showcased support and faith in this orga- history. shortstop led the charge to The Fish said they did some “There’s a different com- in a video. This is our town. nization. Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Good Taste SECTION C Relax or swim with pigs Dressing Michelle Obama, on Grand Bahamas then and now Find beaches, seafood, fun and serenity Former first lady’s style evolves since just off the coast of Florida days in White House 4C 5C

ART2018 AND SOUL BASEL

EXHIBITS, PARTIES AND EXCELLENCE ABOUND DEC. 4-10

It’s that time again, when emerging artists are show- Art Africa wants everyone and its descendants. town: The Work of Purvis Bed and Breakfast now re- artists get to showcase their cased during Miami’s Art to take notice judging by Ernie Barnes: Eyes Young, from Dec. 6-9, 439 sides. Here’s your chance to creative excellence and Basel Week. Experience exhi- the theme chosen for 2018: Closed, from Dec. 6, 1074 NW Fourth Ave. acquire a piece by Young. unique expressions during bitions, pop-up art galleries "Black Art Matters: It’s not a NW Third Ave. The exhibition pays hom- The Icons, from Dec. 5-9, Miami Art Week. Here are and special events through- choice.” The exhibition tries The Ernie Barnes art col- age to Purvis Young, a native 819 NW Second Ave. some events that should hit out Overtown. to explain how Black art is lection comes to Overtown. son of Overtown who applied The Icons exhibit will your planner right away. Here are a few not-to-miss an intellectual, political and Barnes’ style reflects elonga- lines and primary colors to feature some of the most Overtown Soul Basel, Dec. events as part of Art of Black artistic rereading of humans tion, energy and movement. distressed, used materials to prominent Black artists of 5-8, 920-921 NW Second Ave., Miami: in a space where they are He is best known as the real capture the energy and soul this era including Charles Soul Basel 2018 takes over Art Africa, from Dec. oppressed but determined to painter of the artwork in the of the streets in which he Alston, Richard Mayhew, Historic Overtown. Black art 4-9, 920 NW Second Ave. live free of life’s chains. The Black sitcom “Good Times.” lived and the neighborhood James Denmark and David from world-renowned and Marking its eighth edition, works pay homage to Africa Wild Horses in Over- of where The Copper Door SEE EXHIBIT 6C

‘Relational Undercurrents’ bubbles up EXHIBIT REVEALS THE INTERSECTION OF IDEAS IN CARIBBEAN ART

JULIANA ACCIOLY politics, culture and borderlines. Miami Times Contributor The show was curated by Tati- ana Flores, associate professor of What is the Caribbean? Accord- art history and Latino and Carib- ing to the exhibition “Relational bean studies at Rutgers Univer- Undercurrents: Contemporary sity and debuted at the Museum Art of the Caribbean Archipela- of Latin American Art in Long go,” it is much more than the rem- Beach, California as part of the nants of Colonialism. Getty Foundation’s Pacific Stan- As its title suggests, the exhib- dard Time LA/LA initiative. It it—a rangy group show, includ- congregates a sample of paintings, ing works by 67 contemporary installations, sculpture, photogra- artists with roots in 14 Caribbean phy, video and multi-disciplinary countries—acknowledges that presentations, into a display of although the Caribbean became four thematic groupings that ad- a space fragmented as a result of dress race and ethnicity, history, colonial history, there are ties that “Relational Undercurrents: Contemporary sovereignty, migration and sus- bind the region's artistic tradi- Art of the Caribbean Archipelago tainability. tions, which transcend language, SEE ART 6C The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018

A HIT ONCE AGAIN The 17th installment of the had 30 minutes to create a Grace Jamaican Festival drew dish from secret ingredients. thousands of attendees to The cooks both created spicy Markham Park in Sunrise on versions of jerk trout. Reggae Sunday. singer Naomi Cowan picked Festivalgoers followed the Tongen as the third-time win- trail of smoke and the smell ner. Tongen then decided to of pimento to stalls where jerk retire his apron. pork, jerk chicken, jerk sea- Cowan, who is the daugh- food and jerk vegetables were ter of legendary gospel singer served. Some stalls offered Carlene Davis, took the stage free giveaways and merchan- along with a lineup of artists dise to sample while others from throughout the Caribbe- served festival staples like fro- an. She sang her new reggae zen lemonade and clothing. single, “Paradise Plum.” Festivalgoers were also en- The crowd sang along and tertained with some competi- danced with singer Marcia tion between local celebrities. Griffiths as she sang the ev- Local 10 reporter Todd Tongen ergreen “Electric Slide” and and Roxy Vargas took part in a “jumped and waved” to soca quick-fire challenge where they singer, Alison Hinds. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018

of Greater Miami versally for albums gathered at Charles such as “That Boy is Hadley Park in Miami Mine,” “Miss Thang,” for a celebration. The and “Code Red.” Fans agency that has con- sang along as she THE tributed to many mile- belted some of their SOCIAL WHIRL stones in Black Miami favorite songs from NYAMEKYE DANIEL | [email protected] including establishing the ‘90s while they many firsts, celebrat- screamed at a shirt- Last week was mer Miami Dolphins ed its 75th anniversary. Monica less performance by Thanksgiving Week player Terry Kirby The organization was R&B singer Tank. which was full of fam- served as the parade’s first started to assist Blacks Also, on the lineup was local ily-oriented activities grand marshal. It was in the Jim Crow Era. star Pleasure P and long- for most people. Some a good kickoff of the The League has since haired crooner Lloyd. traveled out of state holiday spirit. helped the first Black airline Most reviews from the to reunite with rela- stewardesses with Eastern concert were positive except tives for the holiday. A COMMUNITY Airlines get hired; spear- for complaints that Monica Many families dressed STEWARD PASSES headed the desegregation performed 45 minutes late in their “Sunday best” Strachan It has only been a of all public housing in Mi- due to sound issues. as they ate dinner at few weeks since the ami-Dade County; placed the grandmother’s or the ma- former Social Whirl col- first Black sales clerks in Mi- BETHEL EVANGELICAL triarch’s dining table. After umnist, Vendi Rei Gibson ami’s downtown department CELEBRATES 43 YEARS filling their stomachs, some passed on Nov. 2. Now, death stores: Burdines, Richards Another momentous cel- South Floridians emptied has struck another former Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church Youth Choir and Jordan Marsh; placed ebration took place this their wallets at Black Friday columnist of the Miami Ti- the first Black bank tellers weekend. The Bethel Evan- sales. But there was way more mes like the thief in the night Band. In 2011, Strachan re- the year’s most anticipated with Southeast Bank; placed gelical Baptist Church in happening in and around the that it is. leased “Grown Folks Music” high school football games. the first Black employers at Miami Gardens celebrated community than flouring Richard J. Strachan, for- an 18-track cd combination The Miami Northwestern Florida Power & Light and its 43rd anniversary. Beth- pans and spending dough. mer author of the column of old-school blues and jazz, Bulls went head-to-head Southern Bell; created the el is one of the largest and Chatter That Matters died which is still available on Am- against the Miami Central first Business Development oldest Haitian churches in NORTH MIAMI’S Nov. 21, according to close azon. Rockets. The question of the Center for Blacks and sev- the country. In 1972, a group THANKSGIVING PARADE friends and relatives. Known in the community night was “which side are eral other landmark accom- of Haitians from Freeport While New York held its Strachan was an educator, as Dr. Richard Strachan, he you sitting on?” The rivalry plishments. and Nassau, Bahamas joined national televised parade, we musician and a community served as assistant principal at between the schools located The current president, T. other Haitians in Miami to had our very own Thanksgiv- activist. Hialeah Senior High, Mad- in the same district has been Willard Fair thanked all start the ministry. It was a ing parade in our backyard He served in administration ison Middle, Miami Carol living on for decades. Dozens those who helped over the place for them to worship in here in South Florida. The in many schools in Miami and City Senior High schools of alumni from as far back as years including the families their native language. The city of North Miami held as the director of Alternative and C.O.P.E. North. Stra- the ‘50s were dressed in ei- of the employees and volun- services are still held in Cre- it’s 44th Thanksgiving pa- Education for Miami-Dade chan also founded the Coop- ther yellow and blue for the teers. ole and French today. The rade called Winternational County Public Schools. Stra- erative Charter School. West or grey and green for church is currently lead by Thanksgiving Day Parade chan was a board member Many who were fond of Central. Ultimately, the Bulls R&B COLLAB CONCERT the senior pastor, the Rev- along Northeast 125th Street, of the Historic Hampton Strachan poured out love and won the Region 4-6A finals Hundreds of R&B fans erend Dr. Keny Felix. The Thursday morning. The House Community Trust condolences on Facebook espe- outscoring the Rockets 19-15. sported what they consid- celebration was marked by a theme was “NoMi Winter Inc. The organization hon- cially those from his alma ma- That was a close one. ered their best outfits for the with special service on Sun- Wonderland.” Featured on the ored him for his service in ter, Bethune Cookman Uni- Black Saturday R&B Jam day. route were live music, march- May 2017. versity. May he rest in peace. URBAN LEAGUE Feat. Monica & Tank at As we embark on Art Basel ing bands, dancers and color- Also, as a musician, Stra- CELEBRATES 75 YEARS the James L. Knight Center in Miami, I will continue to ful floats. Many of the city’s chan was the second house HIGH SCHOOL RIVALRY On Saturday, about 400 on Nov. 24. The concert was share what’s happening in our leaders were on floats waving band leader at The Hampton Friday night lights were ex- guests, associates and em- headlined by R&B singer social whirl. Please share with and greeting residents. For- House and led the Psi Phi tra bright on Friday at one of ployees of the Urban League Monica who is known uni- me: [email protected]. ‘Black Panther’ aims to secure its own Oscar Disney hires strategist to help the movie earn the best picture award

GLENN WHIPP billion worldwide. The Network Journal The box office reveals just a sliver of the phenomenon The February weekend that engulfed worldwide that Black Panther opened culture. In telling the story and rewrote box office his- of Boseman’s T’Challa, the tory, writer-director Ryan heir to the throne of Wakan- Coogler and the man who da, a fictional African na- hired him, Marvel executive tion, “Black Panther” was Nate Moore, pingponged a superhero movie that put text messages to each oth- Black women and men at er, sharing images of mov- the center of the story that iegoers dressed in dashikis, took place in a thriving Afri- pounding drums, dancing can homeland not corrupted in the lobbies, celebrating a by colonialists. deeply felt connection to a “It had the fun and fight- movie many had been waiting and things blowing up, ing their whole lives to see. but it also told truths about At the same time in Los father-son relationships, Angeles, actors Chadwick about a fatherless child, Boseman and Michael B. about young, independent, Jordan, rivals in the film, cel- strong, brilliant women and Photo via NBC News ebrated by sitting courtside their place in the world with at the Staples Center for the them standing in their truths Women in ‘Black Panther’ were portrayed as warriors.

tention was coming, in part, tos of the young women in group of young girls greeted she says, because “Black costume,” Gurira says, re- her, dressed in costume and Panther” was a story she membering a picture of sev- standing at attention. had always yearned to see. eral little girls, none older “They were standing with When people went crazy for than 5, brandishing spears, poise and grace,” Bassett re- the trailer, she understood. dressed as members of the members. “They were still. When a mixed-race woman Dora Milaje, the female war- They were strong. It was approached her at the Lon- riors that Gurira’s “Black so precious. They had been don premiere and started Panther” character led. impacted. They saw beauty to tremble and cry, telling “My heart went out to and strength in that repre- Gurira the movie awakened that,” Gurira says. “They’re sentation and that image. It a part of her she had never finding their inner warrior meant something to them.” explored, she knew the pow- at 5!” Bassett pauses, holding on er in that reclaiming. Bassett saw the same to the memory. “There’s a sense of shame thing firsthand last month “Movies, you know,” she in people thinking about the when she attended a wom- finally adds, quietly. “Mov- fact that they’re the ‘other’ en’s expo in Detroit and a ies have that power.” because that’s what they’re being told,” says Gurira, who grew up in Zimbabwe. “I’ve

Photo via The Network Journal witnessed that from people Michael B. Jordan, left, played Black Panther’s antagonist. who come from the continent or are descendants of people from the continent. NBA All-Star game, enjoy- and in their purpose,” says Letitia Wright, who played So to see people respond to ing the moment, and feel- Angela Bassett, who plays teen girl genius Shuri, flew the movie and its celebra- ing completely floored that Queen Ramonda, T’Challa’s to Tobago with her sister the tion of all the powerful and players kept approaching mother and advisor. weekend “Black Panther” beautiful things that come them, wanting to talk about “Black Panther” is aiming opened. She wanted to es- from the continent really af- “Black Panther.” to make more history of its cape, figuring if people liked fected me. It was very deep “Magic Johnson’s standing own and become the first the movie, she’d find out for me.” on the court being honored superhero movie to earn an when she returned home. Gurira and her “Black and he looks over at me Oscar nomination for best Basically, she says, she was Panther” costar Lupita and Michael, and says, ‘I’m picture. To make that hap- running away. Nyong’o were in Nigeria in proud of y’all,’” Boseman re- pen, Disney hired veteran “But it found me,” Wright April, doing research for members. “That … that’s just Oscar strategist Cynthia says, laughing. “As it hap- their adaptation of Chima- crazy.” Swartz to orchestrate a cam- pens, the movie was open- manda Ngozi Adichie’s ac- But there’s never been paign, bolstering the move ing in Tobago too, which I claimed bestselling novel anything ordinary about with a significant budget discovered when I went to “Americanah.” And every- “Black Panther,” the Marvel that Marvel Studios Presi- the mall and the KFC and where they went, people blockbuster that became dent Kevin Feige says will people are staring at me. stopped, crossed their arms the third-highest-gross- eclipse any previous awards ‘The girl from “Black Pan- and made the “Wakanda for- ing movie ever in the season push Disney has ther” is here!’” ever” salute. U.S. and brought in $1.35 made. Danai Gurira knew the at- “Then there were the pho- Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM relax, swim in

Tourists interact with the pigs at the grand shores of Crystal bahama Beach. FIND BEACHES, SEAFOOD, FUN AND SERENITY JUST OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA A tradition- FELIPE RIVAS the airport and seaports are located. al dinner [email protected] Hotel resorts and rental apartments consisting are available in Freeport, a city that of fresh Conch salad, clear-water beaches, thrives on tourism. fried grou- fresh seafood, lively locals and plenty While most tourists would be tempt- per, cab- of time to relax make up the ingredi- ed to enjoy hotel accommodations and ents of a visit to Grand Bahama, the enjoy the spas and private beaches, the bage salad northernmost island of the Bahamas. best way to explore what Grand Baha- and rice Did we mention the swimming pigs? ma has to offer is to sign up for a tour With only 60 miles off of the east of the island. Visitors can either ride coast of South Florida, Grand Bahama around in large buses, or can opt for can be a quick getaway. the smaller, personalized, tours given Those who visit Grand Bahama will by licensed island guides. likely stay in the city of Freeport, where SEE FUN 6C

Local conch salad stand at the west end of Grand Bahama.

Miami Times Photos/Felipe Rivas The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon Viola Davis is amazing in new film ‘Widows’ is taut, twisty and changes the heist-drama

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After watching what filmmaker Steve McQueen does with the heist drama in “Widows,” give him free rein to take on whatever other tried-and-true (and somewhat rote) Hollywood genre he wants to transform into a piece of high art. The first lady Directing his first film since 2014 Oscar best-pic- with Ms. ture winner “12 Years a Slave,” McQueen gives the get-a-crew-together-and-steal-stuff concept new Koop in the depth while crafting a rousing thriller with the White House unlikeliest of criminal sisterhoods. The excellent in Septem- adaptation (three and a half out of four stars; rated ber 2016. R) of a 1983 British TV series, written by Gillian Flynn (“Gone Girl”) and featuring a murderers' row of A-list and up-and-coming talent, is a grip- ping Chicago-set yarn so taut and twisty, you’ll need an oxygen tank with your popcorn. An ambitious job goes wrong for a group of armed robbers and they die in an explosive shootout with police, though this one bad night has a seriously unfortunate aftermath for their spouses, too. Veronica Rawlins (Davis), whose husband, Harry (Liam Neeson), led the ill-fated bunch, is taken aback when she finds out he and his men stole a load of cash from local crime boss Jamal Manning (Brian Tyree Henry), who now wants his money. Veronica finds a journal that Harry kept with plans for a major heist that involves politician Jack Mulligan (Colin Farrell), and to pay off the sizable debt, she decides to do the job herself. She re- cruits other widows left reeling by their husbands’ bad deeds, including Linda Perelli (Michelle Rodriguez), who could use her cut to save her dress shop, and Alice Gunner (Elizabeth Debicki), a Polish immigrant desperate to get away from her Dressing Michelle OBAMA THEN AND NOW

Former first lady’s style evolves since days in White House

VANESSA FRIEDMAN have her by my side,” Obama emailed designers directly. New York Times wrote in an email. “Together, “Her (and Obama’s) vision we’ve prepared for every sort for how she wants to look for Photo via AP News On Tuesday evening, Nov. of event — from afternoons each event is always crystal Viola Davis at the London Film Festival. 13, when Michelle Obama ap- in T-shirts and gloves in a gar- clear,” Tracy Reese said in peared on stage at the United den with middle schoolers to I met Meredith an email (Reese made the Center in Chicago for the be- evenings in formal ball gowns pink and silver sleeveless controlling mother (Jacki Weaver). ginning of her 10-city, 11-sta- with heads of state. Over the when she was a young dress Mrs. Obama wore to But McQueen and Flynn have so much more dium rock concert — oops, years, I’ve come to depend sales associate about the Democratic convention bubbling under that surface. The core women – sorry, book tour, in an off-the- on Meredith for far more than a decade ago, and in 2012, among other looks). rounded out by their muscular hairdresser ally shoulder white sequined shirt wardrobe. She’s ridden with ever“ since, I’ve been “In spite of all the scheduling Belle (Cynthia Erivo) – finds individual empow- that echoed the shirt in her us through eight hectic years. blessed to have her by and logistics involved, she erment through the group dynamic, initially cover photograph, plus high- She’s been a friend and men- my side.” somehow also manages to shaky but effectively discovering their collective waist white pants (both by tor to our daughters. And keep the process light and strength. “No one thinks we have the balls to pull this off,” bristles Veronica, who takes her dog to Sally LaPointe), the reaction she’s given us all a sense of Michelle Obama collaborative.” was unfettered and instanta- comfort and home, no matter “I really want what she their group meetings. neous. where in the world we might wears to reflect her in a gen- Add to that an intriguing political angle: Man- The crowd loved her! They be.” uine way and resonate with ning, in an effort to go straight (at least in percep- loved her honesty about For years, Koop, a 37-year- take away,” she said. “Fashion what is in the book,” she said tion), is running for alderman in a prominently her marriage and President old from Missouri with the can bolster communications of Obama. “For a certain per- African-American district against Mulligan, the Trump! They loved her mem- height, broad cheekbones in the best-case scenario, or centage of the country, these entitled son of the retiring man (Robert Duvall) oir, “Becoming.” And they re- and bright blue eyes of the be a silent partner, or actually are depressing times, and who has long held powerful sway in the area. ally loved her new look. Midwest, functioned largely distract.” Every outfit involved there’s a fine line between The success of the whole multilayered narra- There’s an appetite for the behind the scenes, but since gaming out every possible re- acknowledging that and cele- tive hinges on Davis’ outstanding portrayal of a nuanced way Obama used the end of the Obama ad- action, good or bad, that she brating her for who she is as a highly capable woman underestimated by every fashion both as a tool and a ministration she has slowly could imagine. woman. Plus, a lot of her mes- man around her. While she’s extremely watch- celebration (as opposed to, emerged from the shadows. She would go along to meet- sage is about connecting to able as an action heroine, flashbacks of Veronica say, a defensive measure). But the book tour is about to ings with policy experts and younger individuals. So what and Harry – looking back at intimate moments All of which makes her every carry her — or at least her the foreign relations team. does all of that look like?” as well as tragic ones – combine with rage at her fashion choice even more work — to the edges of the She would research the coun- She is thinking a mix of beloved’s violent death to fuel the movie's emo- freighted, and none of which spotlight. tries where the first lady was designers, including names tional undercurrent. has escaped the woman who, traveling, target a look and fi- Obama has not worn before Oscar-nominated “Get Out” star Daniel Kaluuya starting during Obama’s sec- DRESSING THE FIRST LADY nally show the first lady. (just to make that umbrel- is masterfully ruthless as Manning’s loyal brother ond year in the White House, “You have to anticipate ev- “I would try to make a la even more inclusive), but and enforcer Jatemme, and Debicki (“Guardians has helped her put it all to- ery avenue of attack and ev- case for things: This is why she’s not thinking dresses be- of the Galaxy Vol. 2”) gets a great breakthrough gether: Meredith Koop. (Koop ery possible outcome,” Koop it makes sense, why this de- cause they have too many as- role as the submissive Alice. It’s a delight to watch styled the Elle shoot, so the said, remembering. Everyone signer, this cut,” Koop said. sociations with Obama’s time this naive woman initially butt heads with Veron- clothes reflect Obama’s idea has an opinion: This dress is “Then we’d ask, ‘Do you like as first lady. And because ica and, over the course of the film, unearth her of herself, not the maga- too informal; that is too frilly; it?’ And then we’d think about they make her think of the pistol-packing swagger as much as the rest of her zine’s.) this is expensive; that is too logistics: What surface are word “relic” more than the crew. “I met Meredith when she conceptual. you walking on? How many words “powerful” and “chic,” It’s easy to fall for these “Widows” when themes was a young sales associate “You have to celebrate fash- events? Will you be sitting? which are those she thinks about a decade ago, and ever ion but also be aware of the Will you be standing?” Obama should be going with. of class, religion, grief, gender, injustice and race since, I’ve been blessed to message people are going to To get the clothes, she She’s thinking more pants. are married to terrific action sequences and a gang of looting ladies stealing the show. 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lations between Haiti and the contributes to something imposed by those forces. We Dominican Republic. In 2013, about South Florida that is inherit what's there before, ART the country revoked the citi- truly special." but a lot can be improved CONITNUED FROM 1C zenship of all Haitians born “There are difficulties, -in upon,” Guerrier said. there after 1929, leaving more equalities and injustice, but “Relational Undercurrents: “Because of Miami’s geo- than 200,000 people effec- nevertheless we can shape Contemporary Art of the Ca- graphic proximity to the Ca- tively stateless. and garden our world to make ribbean Archipelago” is on ribbean nations, as well as our Adler Guerrier, whose in- everyday experiences better. view through Jan. 13 at the cultural mosaic which Carib- stallations are part of "Con- Colonialism is a force. Bad Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW bean cultures have shaped, ceptual Mappings," that governance is a force, but life 17 St. Open Tuesday-Satur- it was important for us to South Florida and the Ca- is still worth living; and one day 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sun- bring this exhibition to Mi- ribbean share a really in- of the strategies that can be day noon-5 p.m. More in- ami during Art Basel season,” teresting place within the implemented is by reshaping formation at frost.fiu.edu or said Jordana Pomeroy, the history of humanity, “which our landscape versus what's 305-348-2890. director for Florida Interna- tional University’s Frost Art Museum, which is hosting the exhibit locally. “Our new season opens up a dialogue about global commonalities rather than differences, from ecological changes to socie- tal values around the world.” The show is also far-reaching in the scope of artists who are showcased, said Amy Galpin, chief curator for the museum. "We are bringing works by artists that represent the Bahamas, Guadalupe, Aruba and Sint Maarten, places we don't hear much from in terms of Caribbean art." The inclusion of Mi- tural Arts Complex. Check ami-based artists in the show, http://experienceovertown. like Edouard Duval-Carrie, EXHIBIT com/soulbasel/ for specific Antonia Wright, Deborah CONTINUED FROM 1C times and locations. Jack, Didier Williams and The MLK Cultural Cor- Angel Otero, contributes to Driskell. Works by other not- ridor Mural, from Dec. expanding the view of how ed artists such as Paul Good- 2-9, between Northwest the Caribbean is experienced night, Mason Archie, George 17th and 19th avenues, in and perceived. Hunt, Preston Sampson, Kev- Miami. One of the most striking in Cole, Al Burts, Ametria The MLK Cultural Cor- components of the section Stamps, Richard Echols and ridor Mural is showcasing entitled, "Representation- Alexis Miche will be show- art of Liberty City icons and al Acts,” is the performance cased. Opening Reception: 6 history. The drive-by or pe- piece “All Tied Up” by Mi- p.m. Dec. 5. destrian friendly exhibit is ami-based artist Charo curated by Marvin Weeks, Oquet. The artist, who's Do- OTHER ART- in cooperation with the arts minican, was tied to a Haitian RELATED EVENTS program at Charles Drew street vendor in the plaza of There are numerous par- Middle School. The hope the Museo de Arte Moderno ties, talk backs and Commu- is that the mural will help in Santo Domingo, with the nity Arts Day returns 1-3 p.m. spark a conversation about intent of suggesting coopera- Dec. 8 at the Black Archives the area’s history, culture tion to repair the broken re- Historic Lyric theater Cul- and arts.

gan in the Exuma archipelago What makes this food tour “Tourists hear about the his- of islands, a plane ride away different is that it gives tour- tory of the Bahamas, the cul- FUN from major cities such as Nas- ists something to do at night. ture and end up with a bellyful; CONTINUED FROM 4C sau and Freeport. “When peo- Grand Bahama, the fourth it is a win win,” Styles said. ple found out we have swim- largest island in the Bahamas, While in Grand Bahama, Hida Ingram, owner of Ex- ming pigs in Grand Bahama, has a population of around tourists can also go to the perience Grand Bahama, is this became the biggest attrac- 55,000 residents in an area that Perfume Factory and create a a licensed island guide who tion for us,” Ingram said. can hold more than 250,000 personalized fragrance just for specializes in small, tour trips A long day at the beach will people. Though most of the ac- them. Local vendors populate of Grand Bahama. Since 2011, create an appetite and thank- tivity happens in the daytime, the streets of Grand Bahama, Ingram has curated trips for fully, Grand Bahama offers there is little to do at night, where tourists can purchase visitors wishing to take advan- fresh seafood, though conch Styles explained, which is why fresh fruits, seafood and ar- tage of a day full of activities is usually the center of atten- she and her husband decided tisan jewelry. Grand Bahama throughout Grand Bahama. tion. While tourists can ven- to create a night-time option also has miles and miles of “This is my country, I love ture on their own to try dif- for visitors to experience. The beach shores and is home to the Bahamas and I love to in- ferent restaurants, a food tour night-time tour consists of the Lucayan National Park, teract with people,” Ingram will take the edge off deciding a live demonstration of how where tourists can explore the said about why she decided where to go and what to eat. conch salad is made, while 40 acres of local flora and fau- to become an island guide. Jennifer and Andrew Styles, enjoying Gully Wash, a coco- na, as well as one of the largest “I’m passionate about our owners of A Taste of Grand nut-flavored cocktail. Then the underwater cave systems of history, culture, customs and Bahama food tours, offer tour- tour heads to another destina- the world. everything that we are.” In- Miami Times Photo/ Felipe Rivas ists an intimate experience tion where tourists can feed While Grand Bahama is gram accommodates tourists Vendor have handmade jewelry and different souve- centered around the native native sharks and enjoy conch making strides to diversify by making improvised stops nirs for sale. food of the island. “We take chowder. And the main dish its economy, mainly when it throughout the tour, all while visitors to the off-beaten path is served at yet another des- comes to the technology sec- she explains the history and January, and is a highlight of can swim in shallow water and to the restaurants that they tination where tourists enjoy tor, tourism makes up a large culture of Grand Bahama, and Ingram’s west end tour of the take pictures with pigs, who would not normally visit,” Jen- a seaside view and traditional part of the island's economy. the Commonwealth in general. island. Visitors can sign up for are graceful and adept swim- nifer Styles said. While Grand Junkanoo dancing. Add to that the ease of use New this year to Grand Ba- an hour-long session to feed mers. Throughout the experi- Bahama offers many luxury Much like Ingram, the Styles of currency. There is a one-to- hama is the swimming with skewered apples to a litter of ence, a guide explains the his- restaurants, the Styles decided also do small, personalized one conversion from U.S. dol- pigs experience at Crystal friendly and docile pigs. The tory of Grand Bahama and tells to focus on showing the tour- day-time tours, that provide lars to Bahamian dollars, and Beach. The swimming with pigs are receptive to people jokes. The swimming with the ists where the locals like to go a fun and safe way to enjoy most places readily accept U.S the pigs program began in and enjoy the interaction. You pigs experience originally be- to enjoy a traditional meal. Grand Bahama. dollars. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

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Dwyane Wade and wife Gabrielle Union sat down with Oprah for an inter- view shortly after having daughter, Kaavia James.

Photo via PeopleFOCUSING ON FATHERHOOD IRA WINDERMAN erated. Perhaps it is Riley’s daughter to be reunited, both Sun Sentinel Dwyane Wade laughs off Pat Riley suggestion respect for veteran players, in the short and longer term. perhaps an appreciation for “Normally it takes kids a The comment came while of extending career, eyes more daddy days what Wade has meant to the month to get all their shots the Miami Heat’s Dwyane franchise, but Wade said the before they can get on a Wade was celebrating a new his playing career continues to suggestion from Riley of plane,” he said, “so it’ll take a life, which mostly left him un- come with an expiration date. pushing to play on until 40 is little while before she can get aware of comments regarding “It’s always a chance of ev- not a new proposal. all her shots before she can his NBA life. erything,” Wade said of Riley’s “The one thing is, he said come here. The good thing So, no, Wade said as he pre- powers of persuasion. “I know that a long time ago,” Wade about it is we’re going to the pared for the game against the the chance is very, very, very, said. “He always said he want- West Coast, at least to break Chicago Bulls, he was unaware very, very slim. I’ve got my ed me to play until I was 40. it up.” of Heat President Pat Riley mind made up. And even when I was 30 I The Heat are scheduled to suggesting two weeks ago that “I’m just going to finish this laughed at him, like, ‘It’s no be in Los Angeles from Dec. Wade’s “One Last Dance” re- year out. I want to get back way possible.’ So he contin- 8 to Dec. 10 as part of a 10- tirement tour might not nec- into the groove I was in before ues to have that. I appreciate day Western Conference trip, essarily be a last dance. I left, just for my body feeling that.” then away for only a single “Didn’t hear that,” Wade great, and just continue to For Wade, there is little day the balance of the month. said, now back after pater- Photo via SB Nation enjoy the game and play the room for that long view. “So hopefully around nity leave after missing sev- Dwyane Wade and Pat Riley game the way I know I can, Instead, the focus is on Christmas,” Wade said of en games. “I appreciate him even at this age, even in my more daddy time with his a formal homecoming. “It thinking that. Could I be ley took a long view of Wade’s out of love with the game. He role, even in my minutes.” daughter. would be around the time swayed? I don’t think so. Not work with the team. might want to just stay in it. Wade’s hope is that his own With Wade’s daughter born that she’d be able to fly, come at this point.” “I got to get him to play an- That’s my goal.” farewell video will resonate by surrogate in California and home, and be with the family It was during a Veteran’s other three more years,” Riley Unlike Wade’s relationship more than Riley’s offhanded still with her mother, actress for Christmas.” Day event, when members said of his 36-year-old star. “I with Kaavia James Union suggestion. Gabrielle Union, Wade said And it is Miami, Wade said, of the Heat were putting in a want him to get to 40. If he has Wade, his newborn daughter, “I’m committed to this be- there already is a working that will remain the family’s day of construction, that Ri- a great year, he might not fall Wade said his commitment to ing my last dance,” he reit- plan for husband, wife and home base. Entitlement in children could be a learned behavior Experts say raising kids takes a bit members of the family. Positive Discipline is based of discipline on the part of parents on the work of psychologist Alfred Adler, who believed EVA DWIGHT has and wished they had it, that human behavior is moti- USA TODAY too? So when kids start talking vated by the need for belong- about the latest and greatest ing and significance. “Kids today are so entitled!” whatever, it’s tempting to give 1. Expect them to do Parents throw up their hands in to their demands because chores and roll their eyes, as if they we’re in a hurry; we want to Regular chores provide kids have no influence on their make sure our kids feel equal opportunities to contribute to children’s expectations for in their peer group; we don’t the family’s positive function- what the world owes them. want to deal with the conflict ing. Start when they’re two The reality is, kids ar- that’s created by saying “no”; or three years old. Of course, en’t born feeling entitled or we have lots of other reasons, you’ll need to do the job with spoiled. They learn it from which result in kids who be- them at first, but over time, well-intentioned parents who lieve they should always get they’ll be able to do it inde- don’t realize they’re teaching what they want. pendently. it by giving in to demands. The Positive Discipline Be careful not to fall into The world offers a lot of program’s Significant Seven the trap of doing things for temptations in the form of provides guiding principles Photo: (asiseeit, Getty Images) them because you want it material goods. Who hasn’t for raising kids who expect to Kids aren’t born feeling entitled or spoiled. They learn it from well-intentioned done fast or you want it done looked at what someone else be contributing, responsible parents who don’t realize they’re teaching it by giving in to their kid's demands. SEE KIDS 8D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 CHURCH Listings

CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center BAPTIST Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore New Philadelphia Baptist Church 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Greater Harvest Baptist Church Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor Rev. Kenneth McGee 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 New Resurrection Community Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate New Christ Tabernacle Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 Rev. Harold Harsh Miami Times Photos/Kishanda Burns 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 PENTECOSTAL Community members put a red and white teddy bear in the chair Vickie Boggs New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC used to sit in at the food mart where she was gunned down. Walking in Christ M.B. Church Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 New Life Christian Center Parking lot gun violence New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Rev. Bruce Payne Church 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 Elder William Walker leaves four girls motherless 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 MORAVIAN CHURCH New Hope Moravian Church New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church Pastor Gregorio Moody After shooting Corey Davis Jr. and a 56-year- Rev. Harold Marsh 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 old woman named Vickie 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 two dead, four Boggs died at the Heat Food CHURCH OF CHRIST Mart scene. Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church Church of Christ at Coconut Grove are wounded Boggs usually hangs out in Elder Johnnie Robinson Minister William D. Maddox front of the Heat Food Mart 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 KISHANDA BURNS Ms. Vickie was always store where she was shot in [email protected] up here. She just took the head. She was caught in New Mount Calvary ASSEMBLY OF GOD the crossfire. whatever seat that Missionary Baptist Church Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God What appeared to be a cel- Terrance Jones, a friend of Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Pastor Leonard Shaw ebration of a Friday night was“ available.” Boggs, who also hangs out in 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 turned into a night of grief front of the food mart store, and a double homicide that says she was in the wrong Second Canaan NON DENOMINATION left four wounded and two place at the wrong time. Sam Sintail Missionary Baptist Church Lively Stone Church of Miami dead. “A guy came here with a Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor Pastor David Doriscar On Nov. 23 around 9:16 p.m., gun and just started trouble 4343 NW 17 Avenue 305-638-1789 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899 shots rang out at the Heat with the wrong person,” said Food Mart in the Brownsville Jones. area of Northwest 27th Ave- Sam Sintail, another friend Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher Call 305.694.6210 to place nue and 58th Street. of Boggs, says he was not your Church Listing A dozen shots were fired, there when the shooting inci- 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 sending a small crowd gath- dent happened, but he heard ered in the parking lot of the about it word-of-mouth. mart running for their lives. “Ms. Vickie was always up it for $5 a week. Talk about Tyrone Smith, 56, Vandel- a minor, whose name isn’t here,” said Sintail. “She just win-win! It took many weeks la Davis, 34, and Romario released, was treated at the took whatever seat that was of cleaning to earn enough Louider, 29, ended up with scene. available.” KIDS CONTINUED FROM 7D to buy a video game, but gunshot wounds. They were According to a Miami-Dade Boggs leaves behind four anything he bought with taken to Jackson Memori- Police Department news re- daughters, whose names right. “Let me do that for you!” the money he earned, he al Hospital’s Ryder Trauma lease, the suspect brandished were not released. can gradually turn into the Children need a valued more highly because Center by Miami-Dade Fire a firearm and began shooting Police do not have a motive expectation that you should he knew how hard he had Rescue Department to get into the crowd gathered in for the shooting but commu- do it for them, and that’s a balance of both love worked for it. treated. nity members of Brownsville the parking lot. step toward entitlement. and responsibility for 4. Be a role model Latresha Knight, 35, and A 26-year-old man named say it is gang related. 2. Ask for and expect Talk about your budget, healthy self-esteem their help what you would like to buy, Beyond regular chores, and a healthy sense what you can afford to buy, make helping each other part “ and how hard you worked of contribution to of your family culture. My to earn it. Pay off your cred- son’s friend, Ben, came from society.” it card every month and live a large family and he told us within your means. When once that, “At our house, you adults live in excess, that ex- help unless it’s your birthday Nelsen cess tends to trickle down or you’re dead!” The jobs ar- into purchases for kids that en’t necessarily fun, but the they don’t need. You can be time together builds connec- sure that they’re watching tion as a family value, in ad- and learning. dition to hard work. Nelsen explains, “Chil- 3. Expect them to earn dren need a balance of both money for what they love and responsibility for want. You provide what healthy self-esteem and a they need healthy sense of contribution Aside from birthdays and to society.” Parents play an holidays, kids should earn essential role in helping kids the money to buy what they internalize those important want. Provide a list of jobs values, which means keep- they can do and agree how ing an eye on the big picture much money each task is of who you want your kids worth. My husband and I to be as adults and parent- didn’t clean our bathroom ing toward that big picture Four people were wounded and two were killed in front of the Heat Food Mart in for seven years because our through the challenging mo- Brownsville. younger son offered to do ments.

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Health officials are urging that all www.gallery.yopriceville.com romaine lettuce should be thrown away amid a multistate outbreak Romaine of a E. coli bacteria. lettuce is unsafe to eat

CDC is urging consumers to throw away HOW TO KEEP E. COLI FREE

The CDC advised consumers who had soapy water. romaine to wash and sanitize drawers or Dry with a clean towel. Don’t run cold shelves in refrigerators where romaine was glass shelves or drawers under hot water Staff and Wire Report baby romaine, spring mix, The advisory is not linked stored. - the glass could crack. Let them come to and Caesar salad. to another multistate out- For consumers who have a recalled food room temperature first. The Centers for Disease “If you do not know if the break of the same bacteria in item in their refrigerator, it’s important to STEP 4 - Wipe the inside of the empty re- Control and Prevention is lettuce is romaine or whether romaine lettuce, which sick- throw out the food and clean the refrigerator. frigerator with warm, soapy water, then wipe advising that U.S. consumers a salad mix contains romaine, ened at least 53 people across Germs in the recalled food could spread to with clean water to rinse off soap. Dry with not eat any romaine lettuce, do not eat it and throw it 16 states this past spring. drawers or shelves in the refrigerator and a clean towel. Don’t forget to wipe inside and retailers and restaurants away,” the warning said. In April, the CDC similarly sanitize it. Here are the steps recommend- the doors and any drawers that cannot be not serve or sell any, until The latest illnesses linked urged the public to avoid ed by the CDC to clean the refrigerator and removed. Additionally, the CDC recommends they learn more about the to the lettuce began between eating the produce amid that dispose of the lettuce: using a solution of 1 tablespoon of liquid outbreak of E. coli that’s Oct. 8 and Oct. 31. As of scare. STEP 1 - Throw out the recalled food, and bleach in 1 gallon of water to sanitize your affected at least 11 states. Tuesday, the grower, supplier, The specific strain detected any other foods stored with it or touching refrigerator. Do this after cleaning it with Consumers who have any distributor and brand of the in the current outbreak is reit. Put it in a sealed bag in the garbage. If warm, soapy water. type of romaine lettuce in infected lettuce is not known, lated to a strain that infected the recalled food was stored in a reusable STEP 5 - Put the shelves, drawers, and their home should not eat the CDC said. people in 2017 in the U.S. and container, wash it with warm, soapy water other removable parts back in the refriger- it and should throw it away, “Illnesses that occurred Canada, the CDC said. before reusing. ator, along with the other items removed. even if some of it was eaten after October 30, 2018, might Symptoms of E. coli infec- STEP 2 - Empty the rest of the items in Wipe food and drink containers with warm, and no one has gotten sick. not yet be reported due to tion, which typically begin your refrigerator and put them on a counter soapy water before returning to the clean This advice includes all the time it takes between three to four days after the or table while the refrigerator is cleaned. refrigerator. Consumers should be sure to types or uses of romaine let- when a person becomes ill bacteria is ingested, include Take out shelving, drawers, and any other wash their hands with warm water and soap tuce, such as whole heads of with E. coli infection and severe stomach cramps, removable parts. Don’t leave unrefrigerated once they’ve finished cleaning. Use warm, romaine, hearts of romaine, when the illness is reported. diarrhea and vomiting. Most food out for more than two hours. soapy water to wipe kitchen counters that and bags and boxes of precut This takes an average of two people recover within five to STEP 3 - Wash shelving, drawers, and any held food, drinks, refrigerator parts and any lettuce and salad mixes that to three weeks,” the CDC seven days, though in some other removable parts by hand with warm, cleaning materials. contain romaine, including said. SEE LETTUCE 11D Consider male heart disease sooner than you think can modify include: terol directly affects all arteries weight may lead to significant Risk of heart attack is becoming • Tobacco smoking including the heart arteries. An reductions in some risk factors. higher and earlier than women • High blood pressure inactive lifestyle negatively af- Greater sustained weight loss- • High blood cholesterol fects our heart health. Physical es can improve blood pressure, DR. GALINDEZ tries, pointing to an increase • Physical inactivity activity can help control cho- cholesterol and blood glucose. North Shore Medical Center in the incidence of coronary • Obesity lesterol, diabetes and obesity. Diabetes increases the risk of artery disease among younger • Diabetes mellitus It can also help to lower blood heart disease and stroke. The November is Men’s Health people. Although coronary ar- Cigarette smoking interacts pressure in some people. impact of diabetes on coro- Month and I want to take this tery disease affects both men with other risk factors to great- In fact, recent medical re- nary artery disease is marked- opportunity to talk about heart and women, men have a great- ly increase the risk for coro- search has shown that physical ly higher in younger men. The disease and us, men, the not-so- er risk of having a heart attack nary artery disease. Exposure activity is associated with lon- risks are even greater if blood to second-hand smoke increas- gevity in patients with coro- sugar is not well-controlled. stronger gender. than women do, and men have Dr. Galindez Even though the majority of attacks earlier in life. es the risk of heart disease even nary artery disease and an even Major risk factors that we people who die of coronary Research has identified fac- having a heart attack. Some of for nonsmokers. High blood minor increase in physical ac- cannot change include: artery disease (the buildup of tors that increase a person’s these risk factors cannot be pressure increases the heart’s tivity over two years lowers the • Increasing age plaque in the heart’s arteries risk for heart disease and heart changed, but there are many workload, causing the heart risk for cardiac death. For those • Male gender that could lead to a heart attack) attack. The more risk factors factors that we can modify to muscle to thicken and stiffen; of us above a healthy weight, a • Our genes are 65 or older, there are recent one has, the higher the chance improve our heart health. this increases the risk of stroke sustained weight loss of three • Family history of heart dis- trends in industrialized coun- of developing heart disease and Major risk factors that we and heart attack. High choles- to five percent of your body ease and ethnicity The Miami Times 10 College MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Gallon honors longtime educator Samuel Johnson Miami Times Staff Report The item is a preemption of violence at high school athletic events Samuel Johnson, a teacher, assis- and to address reported melees that tant principal and principal served have erupted at athletic games in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools for county. “Although there have been no 33 years. At the Nov. 20 School Board reported shootings or serious acts meeting, Steve Gallon III honored of violence at high school athletic Johnson’s commitment and dedica- events in Miami-Dade in 2018, recent tion to education. Johnson joined the incidents involving student athletes school system in 1985. The item was and members of the public require a unanimously co-sponsored and sup- review of the disciplinary procedures ported. Friends and family applauded for student athletes who are involved Johnson’s recognition. in unsportsmanlike conduct and/or Also at the meeting, the School physical conflicts during competition,” Board unanimously approved and Gallon said in a release Tuesday. co-sponsored an item presented by Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Gallon that asks for a review of “disci- is asked to review the district’s dis- plinary, security and emergency proce- ciplinary procedures and guidelines dures at high school athletic events.” for student athletes as well as review The item will help the administra- safety and security procedures for all tion with “developing, supporting, and who would attend a game – student implementing policies and practices athletes, auxiliary, faculty and staff, that promote the total development and members of the public – and pro- and advancement of students in aca- vide an update to the board no later demics, arts and athletics. than March 29, 2019.

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From left, Gregory Wright, Carl Nicoleu, Dr. Steve Gallon III, Samuel Johnson, Dr. Cheryl Johnson, Louis Diaz, Reginald Johnson, Steffond Cone, and Attorney Walter Harvey. Changing the face of Houston’s Black education Parents’ town hall places great der to tackle the issues she saw that were not being addressed emphasis on state of public schools by the school administrators tasked with addressing those JEFFREY L. BONEY Department of Education and issues. Black Press USA went into effect on Jan. 30, Chirelle, who is an 18-year- 2017. old sophomore at Houston A spirit of hope and change Under ESSA, states across Community College, spoke hovered over the S.H.A.P.E. the country adhere to more about her educational expe- Community Center in Hous- flexible federal regulations rience from a millenial’s per- ton’s historic Third Ward that provide for improved el- spective and emphasized the community Thursday, Nov. 15, ementary and secondary ed- need for school leaders to en- as dozens of engaged parents, ucation in the nation’s public sure students are being taught educators, elected officials and schools. The law also ensures information that can benefit community members were that every child, regardless of them beyond simply taking a on hand at the Black Parents’ race, income, background or test. Town Hall Meeting on Educa- ZIP code has the opportunity Skillern-Jones spoke about tional Excellence, where a live- to obtain a high-quality educa- her own experiences dealing ly discussion about the state of tion. with the educational choic- education for Black children in Dr. Elizabeth V. Primas, who es for her kids, which is what the Greater Houston area took serves as the program manag- drove her to run for public place. er for the NNPA ESSA Public office and become a school The event was made pos- Awareness Campaign and is a board trustee and seek to bring sible by the Bill and Melin- life-long educator, was on hand about change from within. da Gates Foundation, who to welcome attendees and talk “I think that teachers should partnered with the National about ESSA being a tool to contact parents in some way Newspaper Publishers Asso- help increase the effectiveness Photos via Black Press USA on a consistent basis, not just ciation (NNPA) to create a of public education in every Attendee and parent Johnny Taylor addressing the panelists to say your child is doing this three-year, multi-media public state, including Texas. Lynette performance, effective ways tistic,” said parent and com- Waddy. well or this what your child awareness campaign focusing Monroe, who is the program to communicate and foster en- munity activist Monica Riley. Monica, who is the mother did in class that day, because on the unique opportunities assistant for the NNPA ESSA gagement with African-Amer- Monica was one of the of seven girls and a product that’s not personal enough,” and challenges of The Every Public Awareness Campaign, ican family members, how to five panelists, along with her of the public school system, said Waddy, who is a gradu- Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). served as the event moderator. increase community engage- daughter Chirelle Riley, who talked about the passion she ate of HISD and attends TSU. ESSA, which reauthorized the The panelists were asked ment, and things the Texas participated in this powerful developed about education, “Teachers should seek to build Elementary and Secondary questions regarding several Education Agency or other panel discussion, which also particularly after having to trust with the parents and seek School Act (ESEA) and re- topics, including how the Tex- entities can do to better pri- included Houston Indepen- make tough choices about her to know the parents on a first placed No Child Left Behind, as Education Agency funding oritize the needs of students dent School District (HISD) children’s educational future. name basis, so they can stay in received bipartisan support structure promotes or inhib- who receive special education Board President Rhonda After sending her children to the loop. I think that will go a and was signed into law by its equitable school funding, services. Skillern-Jones, educator Larry public school, private school long way and would open the President Barack Obama on their views on standardized “You must get engaged in McKinzie, and Texas Southern and even choosing to home- door to discuss more person- Dec. 10, 2015. The regulations testing overall and specifical- your child’s education to en- University (TSU) student and school them, Monica became al things that may be affecting are administered by the U.S. ly African-American student sure they don’t become a sta- Forward Times intern Treyvon an educational advocate in or- the child.” The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018

Father Marquess-Barry observes 50th anniversary in Miami Gardens

On Saturday, December 8th, The Reverend Canon Dr. Richard L. Marquess- Barry will observe the 50th anniversary of his ordina- tion to the Sacred Order of Priests, at the Church of the Transfiguration, Miami Gardens at 10:30 a.m. The preacher for the celebration is Bishop James Ottley. All are welcome to share in this celebration.

The Reverend Canon Dr. Richard L. Marquess-Barry

Gospel extravaganza in Ft. Lauderdale AJ Manuel will be hosting a Gospel Extravaganza December 2, 6 p.m., at New Birth House of Prayer For All People Church, 2300 NW 22 Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311. Tickets are $35 at the door after 7:30 p.m.

Oprah posted this image to her Instagram account, captioned: "Thank you all for your kind words and condolences regarding my mother Vernita Lee's passing. It gives our family great comfort knowing she lived a good life and is now at Peace." Oprah remembers her mother, Vernita Lee: ‘She lived a good life’ the Center for Science in the Public Interest. That can mean Patricia Lee was put up LETTUCE the entire industry becomes After loved one passes away on for adoption when Winfrey CONTINUED FROM 9D implicated in outbreaks, even was 8 and living with her if not all products are contam- holiday, family receives support father. severe cases the illness can be inated. Lee said she never told life-threatening, according to Restaurants and retailers MEG JONES mother. Lee gave birth to Winfrey about her half-sis- the CDC’s website. should not serve or sell any Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Oprah's younger half-sister, ter "because I thought it Individuals should seek romaine lettuce, including sal- who died in 2003. was a terrible thing for me medical help if diarrhea lasts ads and salad mixes contain- Oprah Winfrey expressed On a 2003 visit to the to do ... I made the decision for more than three days or if ing romaine. her appreciation to those city of Pewaukee, Winfrey to give her up because I was it is accompanied by high fe- The CDC urges consum- who comforted her family spoke about her childhood unable to totally take care ver, blood in the stool or an ers to take action if they have following the death of her in Milwaukee at the Na- of her." inability to keep liquids down symptoms of an E. coli infec- mother, Vernita Lee. tional Association for the Winfrey said she had because of vomiting. tion by talking to their health- Lee died at her Milwau- Advancement of Colored made peace with Lee's de- FDA Commissioner Scott care provider, writing down kee home on Thanksgiving People's annual Freedom cision. "To my mother, I say, Gottlieb says the agency didn’t what you ate in the week be- Day, her family announced Fund dinner. She said her 'You can let this shame go.'" have enough information to fore you started to get sick and Monday. She was 83. best Christmas ever was in Winfrey later moved back request suppliers issue a re- by reporting the illness to the "Thank you all for your Milwaukee when she was to Milwaukee to live with call, but he said supermarkets health department. Consum- kind words and condo- 12 and living on North 10th her mother, a relationship and restaurants should with- ers can also help public health lences regarding my moth- Street. Photo: Harpo, Inc. that was difficult, and Win- draw romaine products un- investigators by answering er Vernita Lee’s passing," Lee, who was working as Vernita Lee, Oprah frey later said that she ran til the contamination can be questions about the illness. Winfrey wrote on Insta- a maid in Fox Point, told Winfrey's mother, died on away from home, gave birth identified. An investigation is under- gram. "It gives our family Winfrey that Santa Claus at the age of 14 to a baby that Thanksgiving in Milwau- Tracing the source of con- way, and the CDC will update great comfort knowing she was not coming that year died soon after birth. After taminated lettuce can be dif- when more information is lived a good life and is now because the single mother kee. This photo was tak- her daughter attended Lin- ficult because it’s often re- available. at Peace." didn't have much money to en at her 80th birthday coln High School and Ni- packaged by middlemen, said The Associated Press and the The media mogul's trib- buy presents. But on Christ- party in 2015. colet High School, Lee sent Sarah Sorscher, deputy di- Huffington Post contributed to ute was accompanied by a mas Eve, nuns brought food Winfrey to again live with rector of regulatory affairs at this report. picture of family members, and toys for Winfrey and coming to the dinner. her father in Tennessee. including Oprah and her her siblings. "Coming to Waukesha Winfrey thrived in Nash- longtime partner Stedman Winfrey said that experi- County on a Saturday eve- ville, becoming an hon- Graham Jr., surrounding the ence was one of many that ning was not my idea of a ors student and earning a matriarch. taught her that through giv- great time," Winfrey said to scholarship at Tennessee Lee was 18 when she gave ing "you enlarge the spirit of an amused crowd. "But my State University. birth to her first child in ru- somebody else." mama convinced me it was In the 2000s Lee was sued ral Mississippi, naming her Lee was a lifetime mem- gonna be a 'wonderful eve- by a high-end fashion store Orpah, but the girl became ber of the NAACP and her ning.'" for unpaid debts. Lee set- known as Oprah because daughter joked at the dinner In 2011 Lee appeared tled a $155,000 debt with everyone mispronounced that Lee had been asking her on her daughter's televi- Valentina Inc. in 2009. it. Lee later moved to Mil- for years to come to Wauke- sion show with a Milwau- Lee is survived by her waukee and Oprah, then sha County to speak at the kee woman who was put daughters Oprah Winfrey 6, moved to live with her Freedom Fund event. Lee up for adoption by Lee in and Patricia Amanda Faye mother. and a friend who was the 1963. Winfrey said on her Lee, four grandchildren and After living with her NAACP Waukesha branch show that she was stunned four great-grandchildren. grandmother in Mississip- president sometimes at- to learn about her sibling, Private funeral services pi for the first six years of tended tapings of her TV Patricia Amanda Faye Lee, were held. The family di- her life, Oprah traveled to show in Chicago bearing who also appeared on the rected memorials to Feed- Milwaukee to live with her cakes to bribe Winfrey into show. ing America in Lee's name.

93rd Street Community St. Mark Missionary Missionary Baptist Church Baptist Church Services Services CHURCH DIRECTORY 7:30 a.m. Early Morning Worship Sunday 7:30 and 11 a.m. 11 a.m. ..Morning Worship Worship Service Evening Worship 9:30 a.m Sunday School 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m. Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study Apostolic Liberty City New Vision For Brownsville Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting Revival Center Church of Christ Christ Ministries Church of Christ Website: cmbc.org Pastor Rev. Rev. Dr. C.A. Carl Johnson Ivery, Pastor Services Services Services Services 2330 N.W. 93rd Street 1470 N.W. 87th Street Wed. Intercessory Prayer Sunday Morning 8 a.m. Early Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. Lord Day Sunday School 9:45am 305-836-0942 305-691-8861 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 5 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m. Sun.-Eve. Worship 7:30 p.m. Tue. Bible Class 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service ...6 p.m. Tuesday Night Bible Tues. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Fellowship 10 a.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Study 7:30pm And we know that in all things God works for the good of Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Fri. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Gilbert Evangelist Rev. Michael Thurs. Morn. Bible Class 10 a.m. Min. Harrell those who love him, who have been called according to S. Smith Eric W. Doss D. Screen L. Henton his purpose. — Romans 8:28 6702 N.W. 15th Avenue 1263 N.W. 67th Street 13650 N.E. 10th Avenue 4561 N.W. 33rd Court 305-836-1224 305-836-4555 305-899-7224 305-634-4850

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Range Wright and Young AJ Manuel - Hollywood In Memoriam VONDA LEONARD, 49, A survivor of Tulsa NAOMI LEWIS-SMITH, 82, ROY RICARDO In loving memory of, retired educator BOULWARE, died November for Miami-Dade 80, retired 19. Service 12 County Public procurement p.m., Saturday race riot in 1921 School System, departmental at Greater died November specialist, died Fellowship 18. Survivors November 19. Missionary dies in home at 103 include her Service 12 p.m., Baptist Church, husband, Saturday at Mt. Miami. Olivia Hooker among first Black Baljean Smith; sisters, Jessie Hermon A.M.E. Lewis Tanner and Verna JOHNNIE ADDISON, 45, women who joined US Coast Guard Lewis Edington; sister-in-law, DARCY TAYLOR, 29, renowned musician, died Geraldine Smith Rolle; nieces, security guard, November 19. Service 11 a.m., KEN MILLER Following the riots, Hook- Wanda Tanner Kimbrough died November Saturday at New Covenant er's family moved. And during (Eddie) and LaTaryn Edington 22. Service 2 Deliverance Church. Associated Press World War II, she became the Gay (Greg); nephews, Walter p.m., Saturday Olivia Hooker, one of the last first Black woman to join the B. Tanner, II, Terrance Rolle, in the chapel. Range-Coconut Grove DONALD E. CLARK survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race U.S. Coast Guard as a member of and Trent Rolle (Wendy); and 07/11/1946 - 12/01/2017 a host of other relatives and JAMES DAILY, 83, riots and among the first Black the Semper Paratus program, or friends. Viewing 4-7 p.m., environmental women in the U.S. Coast Guard, SPAR, in which she prepared dis- technician, died My darling Donald, it’s Tuesday, November 27 in the LEOMIE WILLIAMS, 87, has died. She was 103. charges for guardsmen returning November 24 at been a year since God called Hooker was 6 years old when from the war and rejoining civil- chapel. Service 11:30 a.m., retired school teacher, died you home. Mercy Hospital. one of the worst race riots in ian life, according to the Coast today at Antioch M. B. Church November 24. Final rites in Our hearts are still heavy, Service 11 U.S. history broke out and de- Guard. of Brownsville. South Carolina. aching with sorrow as the a.m., Saturday stroyed much of a Tulsa neigh- “She was a national treasure; at St. Matthew tears continue to flow, and JAMES P. FARRINGTON, BABY AZARYAH ANIA borhood known as “Black Wall she was a very special lady,'' Community Baptist Church. you are truly missed. JR., 87, retired HACKER, 27 days old, died The memories are so counselor for November 21. Services were strong and will be with us Miami-Dade held. Covenant Mortuary Forever. County School You will always be the sol- ANTHONY L. JEFFERSON, System, died dier of my heart and soul and Hall Ferguson Hewitt 55, electrician, November your sweet “Peaches”. died November 26. Survivors ANGELA CORBETT, 62, Love always, your wife, 23. Viewing 4-8 include his wife, administrative Susan; children, grandchil- p.m., Friday. Paula K. Farrington; daughter, assistant, dren, family and friends. Yvonne Russell (Norman); son, died Nov 21. Service 12 p.m., Paul J. Farrington (Monique); Service 11 a.m., Saturday in the brother, Richard Farrington; Saturday in the Range chapel. In Memoriam sisters, Juanita Morley(Fred), chapel. Rosalie Brown (Theodore), Eternal Rest In loving memory of, Pamela Heard (Val), and PASTOR ANGEL Yolanda Williams (Johnathan); MICHAEL SMITH, 66, retired , 73, died four grandchildren; and a host corrections CARRASQUILLO November 20. Service 9 a.m., Image via screengrab of other relatives and friends. corporal, died Friday at Eglesia El Arca. Viewing 3-6 p.m., Sunday in November 22 Dr. Olivia Hooker the chapel. Service 11 a.m., in Atlanta, GA. Monday at Bethany Seventh Service 1 p.m., REVEREND ROBERT , 74, died Day Adventist Church. Saturday at Mt. BROWN, SR. November 14. Services were Calvary Baptist held. TYRONE JAMES COBB, Church. 60, professional plumber, died Hadley Davis MLK Rahming-Poitier November 21 Deerfield Beach, FL at Adventura PHYLLIS A. DURRY, 58, Hospital. food service KATHY S. HEISSER, 57, Survivors manager, veteran, died November 24 JOSEPH HENRY PRICE, SR. include his died November 03/07/1938 - 11/28/2013 wife, La’Wanna 14 at University at the Bruce W. Carter VA Cobb; daughter, Aqueelah of Miami Thinking of you during this Bridges; sister, Dinettie Byrd; Hospice. Medical Center. Service 10 Holiday Season and always. brother, Henry Thomas; and Service 11 You are dearly missed. a host of other relatives and a.m., Saturday at St. Mark a.m., Friday at St. John A.M.E Your loving family. friends. Viewing 4-8 p.m., Missionary Baptist Church. Friday in the chapel. Service Church, South Miami. The New York Times 2 p.m., Saturday in the chapel. In Memoriam Street.'' She hid under a table as Coast Guard spokesman Barry Hadley Davis a torch-carrying mob destroyed Lane said. In loving memory of, DENISE OLIVIA BARROW, Miami Gardens Card of Thanks her family's home, she told Na- She went on to earn a master's 75, flight attendant for Eastern OTIS ROBERT GREEN, tional Public Radio in an inter- degree from Columbia Universi- Airlines, died November 23. 76, retired, died The family of the late, view this year. ty and a Ph.D. in psychology from Memorial Service 11 a.m., November 22 at She recalled hearing the mob the University of Rochester, and Thursday in the chapel. home. Service use an axe to destroy her sister's later worked as a professor Ford- 10 a.m., piano. For a child, she said, it was ham University in New York, ac- Richardson Saturday in the horrifying trying to keep quiet. cording to the Coast Guard. chapel. “The most shocking was see- Her goddaughter, Janis Porter, GREGG PHILLIP ing people you'd never done said Hooker died last Wednes- SAUNDERS, anything to irritate would just, day at their home in White 59, machine Brown -Lantana, FL took it upon themselves to de- Plains, New York. Porter said her operator, died stroy your property because godmother had no surviving rel- November 17 LINDA R. BYRD, 68, retired, they didn't want you to have atives. She didn't provide a cause at Pine Crest died November those things,'' said Hooker, who of death. Nursing Center. 19 at St. died this week at her home in “Her mind was clear, no de- Service 11 a.m., Anne’s Catholic IZONIA WALKER HURST New York, according to her god- mentia. She was just tired,” Por- Saturday at Nursing Center. 05/30/1931 - 11/29/2017 daughter. ter said Friday. Refuge Church of Our Lord. Service 10:30 The number of deaths from Hooker was also a member of a.m., Saturday DARIUS COOK Manker From your children, McGill, the riot was never confirmed, but the Tulsa Race Riot Commission, at Naranja Park estimates vary from about three extends special thanks to Lagaya, Bruce, Sabrina, now called the Tulsa Race Mas- , 56, Baptist Church. VICKIE R. BOGGS several people and organi- McGraff, Leytoina; sister, dozen to 300 or more. The vio- sacre Commission, which has care taker, died zations who ensured his Francis Butler; grandchildren lence began after a Black man al- sought reparations for those im- November 23. Trinity comfort and ease were of and other sorrow family legedly assaulted a white woman pacted by the violence and their Service 11 a.m., JAMES ALLEN EVERETT, paramount importance. members. in an elevator in Tulsa. survivors. Saturday at SR., 63, school Grateful appreciation is Jordan Grove security, died extended to the staff at In Memoriam Missionary November 17 at North Shore Medical Center In Memoriam Baptist Church. Jackson North. for impeccable care; to the In loving memory of, Service 1 p.m., Morrison Health Care Food In loving memory of, GONE Gregg L. Mason Saturday at Service Staff for camara- Greater New derie as co-workers and BUT NOT , 75, retired MARY W. SMITH Bethel. colleagues with special teacher, Miami- acknowledgment to Chef FORGOTTEN? Dade County Royal Patrick Lameire, as super- Have you forgotten Public Schools, MARTHA GRIMES CARTER, visor and professional men- died November 68, nurse, died tor; and to the Richardson so soon about your 20. Survivors November Funeral Home Staff for departed loved one? include: 20. Viewing professional services with Keep them in your daughter, Thursday in the dignity and respect. memory with an Glynese Wilcox; sons, Brian chapel. Service Darius led a life well-lived in memoriam or Christopher Wilcox (Bobbie), 12 p.m., Friday having a dear and best a happy birthday Kenneth Wilcox, Johnnie Lee at Kingdom friend by his side in the remembrances Smith (Stacha) and Kelvin E. Hall of Jehovah's person of Rick Johnson, to in our obituary section. Smith; other relatives. Viewing Witness. whom a debt of gratitude GWENDOLYN JUMILLE 4-9pm., Friday. Service 2 is owed for being there JOHNNY L. WHITE ANDERSON ERWIN p.m., Saturday at Mt Herman consistently and honorably A GIANT OF A 05/04/1943 - 12/01/2016 305-694-6210 VIEW YOUR GENTLEMAN AME Church. Entombment: through to Darius’ transition. The Miami Times Caballero Rivero Dade North. OBITUARIES For you all, we are eter- 6/16/1938 – 11/26/2017 Two years have come. The nally grateful. most significant lost of the ONLINE AT His mother, sister and One year since you family, the lost of a mother departed for your heavenly AJ Manuel - FL City WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM brother. - grandmother. home and left us with sweet You will forever be missed SHALESHA PARKS, 33, memories. and engraved in our hearts. died November 10. Service 1 SEE YOUR OBITUARY ONLINE Emma, Michael, and We love you, Margo, Richard, p.m., Saturday at Mt. Pleasant. Alcatrenia WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Brittnei’, RJ, Richee’.