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Georgia Governor Civil Rights Giant Orders Georgia Schools Closed Amid JOSEPH LOWERY Statewide Pandemic of Alabama, Dies at 98 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednes- day that he will issue a statewide shelter-in-place order to prevent spread of the coronavirus and shut By Lauren Victoria Burke | NNPA Newswire down public schools for the rest of the year. Kemp had previously resisted calls for a state- ev. Joseph Lowery was a civil rights giant. wide order for all Georgians to stay at home, He was a Methodist preacher, a leader saying those decisions are best left to local gov- of the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, an ernments. The result has been a patchwork of or- organizer of the 1963 March on Wash- R dinances that can vary widely even among neigh- ington and a close confi dant of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. boring communities. A fi ghter for human rights, voting rights and The order will take effect Friday through April the rights of African Americans in a nation with 13, Kemp said at a news conference. And he de- 300 years of systematic racism against Blacks in fended his decision not to issue it earlier, saying its rear-view mirror, Rev. Lowery was Georgia had implemented stricter restrictions than often referred to as the “dean” of other states and was following guidance from the American civil rights move- health professionals. ment. “Black people need to un- derstand that the right to vote was not a gift of our political What’s in the $2.2 system but came as a result of blood, sweat and tears,” Rev. Lowery said in 1985. Trillion COVID-19 Joseph Lowery was born in Huntsville, Alabama, in 1921 and Stimulus Package his father owned a grocery store. After an incident in the store with The Senate $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package a racist police offi cer, he de- includes: cided to dedicate his life to • Putting money directly in the hands of low- and civil rights work. middle-income earners with one time cash pay- After graduating from college, Low- ments of $1,200 per adult and $500 per child ery became an ordained Methodist min- • Supporting families facing housing insecurity ister who served congregations in Alabama with grants for homelessness assistance, an in- and Georgia. He later became a peace ac- crease in funding to support low-income renters, tivist, joining the fi ghtght againstagainst segregationsegregation and protections against foreclosures and evictions • Providing temporary shelter and services to Please see LOWERY, page 6 youth experiencing homelessness • Making sure that as this crisis continues and more families qualify for food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), they can access it • Providing child care assistance to essential per- sonnel responding to the COVID-19 outbreak in communities and some assistance to other child care providers impacted by the crisis • Supporting local school systems and higher education institutions so that they can continue to provide high-quality education for their students President Barack Obama meets with civil • Safeguarding children by extending services to rights movement leader Rev. Dr. Joseph prevent maltreatment and assist victims of family Lowery and his family in the Oval Offi ce, Jan. 18, 2011. violence Provided photos •Extending the benefi ts of unemployment insur- ance for those whose jobs have been impacted WHEN YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN. WE ARE THERE WITH YOU As the United States faces ing through this crisis - from community, the volunteers those too. disasters, terrorism, fi nancial the worst public health crisis business to government to the bringing food to elderly people We are here to help you make downturns, periods of extreme in a generation, we want you to health care system and schools who cannot leave their homes, sense of the situation and to political and societal division. know we are here for you — to the drastic impact on indi- the healthcare workers putting help you navigate it. This challenge is greater than and with you. viduals and families. themselves in harm’s way to Having fact-based, reliable any of those, but, rest assured, Whatever happens, whenev- And we’ll be there to let you care for the sick. reporting that provides public we’ll be here for you. Let’s er it happens, The Florida Star know about the good and ex- Amidst the sadness and anx- scrutiny and oversight is more stick together, and we will and The Georgia Star news- traordinary things happening iety, there are uplifting mo- important than ever. Together, come through this, too. papers will be there for you. in the midst of this crisis — ments that remind us of the across the decades, this news- We’ll be there to let you know citizens and nonprofi t work- resilience of the human spirit, paper and its readers have navi- The Florida Star/ how our community is manag- ers attending to the homeless and we’ll be there to document gated horrifi c events — natural The Georgia Star Staff

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CommunitListings are due the Tuesday before the next issue. y OWNER/PUBLISHER Follow Us! Email submissions preferred. Send to: [email protected] Clara McLaughlin Facebook MANAGEMENT @thefl oridastarnewspaper Coronavirus: Food For The Poor Donates Protective Rinetta M. Fefi e Twitter GENERAL MANAGER @thefl oridastar Suits to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Opio Sokoni Instagram n April 1, 2020, Food For @thefl oridastar SALES & MARKETING The Poor donated 350 Website: protective suits through Opio Sokoni www.thefl oridastar.com O Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to help their workers prevent Join the NAACP transmission of coronavirus Beaver Street (COVID-19). NAACP ! Enterprise Center The protective suits were 1225 W. Beaver Street, donated to Food For The Poor by naacpjax.org Suite 112 Gleaning For The World, one of Jacksonville, FL 32204 the charity’s partners. Isaiah Rumlin (904) 265-4702 Around the United States, fi rst President responders are struggling with too few supplies and working to fi nd ways to protect themselves during Paul Walker, Executive Pastor of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale (front left) and The Church Directory the coronavirus crisis. Javier Ramirez, Food For The Poor’s Gifts In Kind Department Director, are joined “Come and Worship With Us” Broward County has reported by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue fi rst responders at the charity’s Coconut Creek 1,219 cases of COVID-19 as of warehouse. Food For The Poor donated 350 protective suits through Calvary Chapel Wednesday morning, according to Fort Lauderdale to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to help protect fi rst responders from Greater El-Bethel Divine Holiness Church COVID-19 as they respond to calls. Food For The Poor received the suits from its “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” the Florida Department of Health. “The donation of these protective partner, Gleaning For The World. Photo/Food For The Poor Church Address: Mailing Address: suits will help fi rst responders by Kind Director Javier Ramirez deployment in the Caribbean and 723 W. 4th St. P.O. Box 3575 providing a barrier whenever we’re thanked Gleaning For The World Latin America. Jacksonville, Jacksonville, treating patients with a possible for its generosity and for being part In March, the charity sent 26 Florida 32209 Florida 32206 COVID-19 infection,” said Capt. of the “miracle.” shipments of medical supplies and Telephone: Home: Steve Hudson, of Pompano Beach “With these protective suits, other critically needed items to (904) 359-0661 (904) 683-5919 Fire Rescue, at Food For The Cell: 710-1586 Pompano Beach Fire Rescue seven countries where the number Poor’s Coconut Creek warehouse. workers will be able to protect of COVID-19 cases is rising daily. Bishop Lorenzo Hall, Pastor “The stock of these suits has run themselves as they are out treating In addition, 20 pallets of supplies thin, so this donation is greatly Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. patients in the community and were airfreighted to Guyana, Haiti, appreciated.” protecting us,” Ramirez said. Honduras and Jamaica. Other Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Paul Walker, Executive Pastor of Tuesday...Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Although the need is great in countries helped so far include the Thursday...... Joy Night, 7:00 p.m. Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, the countries served by Food For Dominican Republic, Guatemala said he was in the middle of a The Poor, the charity wants to help and St. Lucia. Email: [email protected] teaching series about miracles where it can locally. Items sent include protective Website: Greaterelbethel.org when he heard another pastor say, For more than 38 years, Food For suits, antimicrobial wipes, gloves, Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall, Sr. every Wednesday ‘How big is your problem? That’s The Poor’s mission primarily has masks, bars of soap, facial tissues, and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for Prayer how big your miracle can be.’” Meeting and Bible Study been to serve internationally. But and medical waste bags. Walker said he spoke to his the charity has responded in the Food For The Poor, one of the friend, Pompano Beach Fire past to catastrophic disasters in the largest international relief and New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Rescue Chief John Jurgle, and United States, including Hurricane development organizations in asked him what he needed and 1824 Prospect St * Jacksonville, FL 32208 Katrina and 9/11 in New York, and the nation, does much more than how he could help. to meet basic needs for local relief feed millions of the hungry poor “The Church Where God Provides Hope, Help & Healing” “John said, ‘It’s the suits to agencies. primarily in 17 countries of the protect my men and women as “We’re grateful to our donors Caribbean and Latin America. This they go out on these calls. If you and partners for their help in interdenominational Christian fi nd these things, it’s going to be protecting the most vulnerable ministry provides emergency a miracle,’” Walker said. “Thank we serve while also allowing us relief assistance, clean water, you, Food For The Poor, for to assist the fi rst responders on medicine, educational materials, responding to that call and being the front lines locally,” Food For homes, support for orphaned and part of this miracle. The donation The Poor President/CEO Ed Raine abandoned children, care for the of these suits is going to get them said. aged, skills training and micro- through the next two weeks until The donation from Gleaning For enterprise development assistance. Rev. Dr. Marion A. Wise, Senior Pastor their critical order from the state The World enabled Food For The For more information, please visit H.O.P. Hour of Power (Sunday School) …………9:30 a.m. can arrive.” Poor to position supplies for quick www.FoodForThePoor.org. New Members Class: Sunday Morning ………….…9:30 a.m. Food For The Poor’s Gifts In Sunday Morning Worship: ……………………………11:00 a.m. T.N.T. Tuesday Night Teaching (Bible Study)…..7:00 p.m. Church: (904) 764-5727 - Fax (904) 764-5901 Email: [email protected] How Seniors Can Protect Their Health Web: newbethlehemmb.com And Finances During The Pandemic hroughout the coronavirus through a cell phone, computer, or says. “Don’t fall for confl icting Greater Macedonia Baptist Church pandemic, health offi cials the staff to help the nursing home statistics or attempts to minimize of the Northside Thave been clear and avoid contamination.” the severity of the outbreak by consistent in their message to Know what fi nancial resources comparing it to car accidents, seniors: While anyone can fall are available. “We’ve experienced the fl u, or other outbreaks. The victim to COVID-19, those who a stock market drop, but It is danger is people can be lulled into are 65 and older are in an especially important at times like this to underestimating the danger and let high-risk group. not ‘panic sell’ and lock in your their guard down.” That’s why older Americans losses,” Orestis says. He points “No one is sure how long need to be especially careful and out there are still safety nets and this crisis will last or what the – in the case of the very elderly – even fi nancial opportunities that outcome could be,” Orestis family members may need to step can help seniors. For example, the says. “But the most vulnerable in to make sure they are taking passage of the CARES Act will members of our population can the right precautions, says Chris pump $2 trillion into the economy. protect themselves by following Orestis, the president of LifeCare Social Security income, Medicare, smart health practices, avoiding Senior Pastor Xchange who is known as the and Medicaid payments remain unwise fi nancial decisions, taking Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. “Retirement Genius.” unchanged. Income from annuities advantage of fi nancial safety-nets, “As with just about everyone, remains guaranteed. and being on the lookout for scams coronavirus is touching all areas For owners of permanent life and bad information.” of the lives of seniors, from health insurance policies, Orestis says, About Chris Orestis to fi nances to how they socialize,” there are a couple of options Chris Orestis, known as the Sunday Services Orestis says. to get liquidity from this asset. Schedule of Services “Retirement Genius,” is President 8:00 AM - Early Morning Worship He offers a few tips on things If the owner wants to keep the of LifeCare Xchange and a seniors and their families can do: policy in force, they can take out nationally recognized healthcare 9:30 AM - Sunday School Prioritize healthy practices. a policy loan for upwards of 90% expert and senior advocate. He 11:00 AM - Morning Worship Follow health guidelines. Wash of the cash surrender value. If the has 25 years experience in the your hands, avoid touching your policy owner wants to stop paying Mid-Week Services insurance and long-term care face, and sanitize surfaces. “Social premiums, they could use a life Tuesday industries, and is credited with distancing and staying in place settlement to sell the policy under 7:00 PM - Prayer Service pioneering the Long-Term Care have become important new tax-favorable conditions to receive 7:00 PM - Mass Choir Rehearsal additions to our lifestyle because a percentage of their death benefi t Life Settlement over a decade ago. Known as a political insider, Wednesday avoiding contact with infected as a lump-sum today. Orestis is a former Washington, 6:30 PM - Bible Study people is the surest way to prevent Beware of scams. Seniors contracting the virus,” Orestis says. often are prime targets of scams, D.C., lobbyist who has worked in 7:00 Mid -Week Worship “Grocery stores and retailers have and with their heightened level both the White House and for the Address: set up senior-only shopping hours, of distress, could be even more Senate Majority Leader on Capitol 1880 W. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonvile, FL 32208 and seniors should take advantage susceptible than usual, Orestis Hill. Orestis is author of the books Phone: (904) 764-9257 Fax: (904) 768-1736 of those. In addition, food delivery says. “Be on the lookout for such Help on the Way and A Survival Email: [email protected] services can bring take-out meals things as emails from imposters Guide to Aging, and has been Website: www.gmbc.net or groceries to your home.” of the CDC asking you to open a speaking for over a decade across Trust nursing homes. “Despite link or download a list telling you the country about senior fi nance the tragic deaths that occurred at where positive cases are in your and the secrets to aging with Life Care Center’s nursing home in area,” he says. physical and fi nancial health. He PLACE YOUR Kirkland, Wash., the nursing home Vet your news sources. The is a frequent columnist for Broker industry has been working around coronavirus is getting round-the- World, ThinkAdvisor, IRIS, and the clock in every community to clock news coverage. But mixed NewsMax Finance, has been a AD HERE protect their residents,” Orestis into the information coming featured guest on over 50 radio Wish to give us a News Story? says. Nursing homes are always from reliable sources is a fl ood programs, and has appeared in The Need to place an Ad? vigilant for infl uenza, pneumonia, of misinformation. “Fact-check New York Times, The Wall Street Call The Florida/ Georgia Star at and other viral outbreaks. “If information by reading statistics Journal, CNBC, NBC News, Fox 904-766-8834 or Send it to: you have a loved one in a nursing from the websites of reliable News, USA Today, Kiplinger’s, info@thefl oridastar.com home, do not go visit,” Orestis medical resources and verifi ed Investor’s Business Daily, PBS, says. “Stay in touch remotely news organizations,” Orestis and numerous other media outlets. APRIL 4, 2020 THE STAR PAGE 3 OPINIONS Op-Ed: COVID-19 keeps us What’s on Miles’ Mind? inside and waiting indefi nitely By Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. was way too much risk involved to have them this year. The Games were to have “Sing” he Coronavirus has made us alter been held in Tokyo Japan. The Olympic our lifestyles. If you have a job Games are widely popular, but human lives By Miles Jaye Teach day, then you have been told are much more important. by your employer to stay at home. How Now the Coronavirus is keeping us inside ave you ever pulled up long you stay at home depends upon the of our houses. We can only go out when it to a red light and noticed Coronavirus. If you listen to the president of is necessary. Going to the grocery store and Hthe driver of the car the United States, you will be back to work going to the doctor are really the only places beside you singing their heart out? in two or three weeks. that we should be going. We can’t visit I bet you couldn’t help smiling at Some would say that is an optimistic family members and friends. That is a bitter the sight. Someone was clearly, timetable. The Centers for Disease Control pill for us to swallow. This is the diffi cult in their own world, enjoying the and Prevention isn’t as optimistic as the reality we the people are dealing with now. music… enjoying the moment! I’m not good at prayer, I can never number of cases keeps climbing each day. We need exercise! It is permissible for us The car provides freedom to fi nd the right words. You don’t Neither is Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the to go for a walk, ride our bike or jog around express yourself and requires no worry about ruining the song with National Institute of Allergies and Infectious the neighborhood. If you have exercise level of profi ciency-- just sing. the wrong words, you just sing. Diseases. He is much more measured in his equipment in your house, you have a Have you ever been in your So, just pray. comments. Steph Curry of Warriors fame distinct advantage and good for you. Many own car singing your heart out? Imagine if forgiving made us interviewed him and admitted that he had recreation and fi tness centers are offering Did it matter that you didn’t feel good, like singing makes us fl u-like symptoms prior to the NBA stopping free exercise sessions. All you do is turn on know all of the words to the feel. Maybe we would pick up league play because of COVID-19. Curry your television and follow the instructor. song? Interestingly, knowing our phone at the red light and call said that it was important for young people Why not do it as it will be great fun and will all the words to a song does not someone we need to forgive-- to understand the seriousness of the disease. relieve stress. make you a singer any more someone needing forgiveness. The number of cases continues to I have almost washed the skin off my than having expensive pro tennis “Hey, it’s me. I was stopped at rackets makes you play like Venus skyrocket. At this point, there are over hands, but I am going to continue to wash this red light and thought, what or Serena, or owning a great set 142,000 confi rmed cases in the United them and follow all rules and regulations set better time to call you and tell you of golf clubs make you play like States. Surprisingly, the state of Louisiana is forth by the government. They are designed I forgive you.” I wish forgiving Tiger. The seclusion of your car, came as naturally as singing, but one of the nation’s leaders in new confi rmed to protect us. like your shower, provides you sometimes it’s a simple matter of cases. Currently, there are over 3,500 Don’t think you are immune from the with the freedom to sing loudly fi nding the right words. If forgiving known cases in the state with 151 deaths Coronavirus. Healthy people are contracting requiring no level of profi ciency, came as naturally as destroying an from COVID-19. The governor, John Bel it and passing away. We read about these talent, training or intonation. You Earth, Wind and Fire song, there Edwards has ordered a stay at home order stories every day. Be wise and don’t play just sing. would be no way for beefs to last. for residents. around with this COVID-19. We can’t What is it about singing that The same goes for apologies. Just New Orleans is known for its festivals play games with our health and well-being. makes us all join in with the radio, forgive, just apologize, just sing, and celebrations during the summer. The When you talk to your friends, tell them to the band, or the choir? My mom New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival wash their hands and to keep them out of sang while she was cleaning-- no even if you don’t know the words. originally scheduled for April and May has their face. radio, no stereo, she just sang. Imagine if loving another been postponed for a later date. The Essence BREAKING NEWS! The President of the I’ve had the pleasure of traveling a human being made us feel as Festival scheduled for July 1-5 has also been United States of America has just extended good portion of the world and trust good as singing. We would go out postponed to a later date. the social distancing guidelines until April me, everyone sings. It’s simple! of our way to be loving. I don’t Of course, the Summer Olympics were 30th. Singing is a part of the human mean love of friends and family scheduled to begin July 24th. Last week, the Read Isaiah 40:31. “But they who wait experience that somehow makes members, it’s easy to love a loved- International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the Lord shall renew their strength; they us all feel good. Even when we one. You’re expected to love your cancelled this year’s Olympics until 2021. In shall run and not be weary; they shall walk don’t know the words-- we sing. husband or wife, your boyfriend my opinion which is shared by many, there and not faint”. If we don’t possess a beautiful or girlfriend. Of course, that voice-- we sing. If we have a fl at- love, like singing, makes us feel out bad voice that makes dogs bark good. What’s diffi cult is loving an Hardin-Don’t Forget Our Men and babies cry-- we sing. Singing enemy, a nemesis, a bad neighbor, just makes us feel good. an annoying coworker, a racist I found myself thinking of all boss, someone who’s lied on you and Women in Uniform the things we avoid because we’re or to you. not good at them, or because they The highest form or level of in others’ faces walking closely behind them. love is loving a person whom you I cringe at how some will walk by a person don’t make us feel good. There are things we may need to do, but believe is not deserving of your with physical challenges and is struggling, don’t because we’re not feeling it, love. Tragically, words of love but refuse to help them accomplish a task we’re not in the mood, we don’t have been replaced with words of routine for some of us. People think that have time, so we never get to it. hate, discrimination, racism and because for a brief moment they shake their We don’t have to decide to sing, or xenophobia. Perhaps, we don’t head in sympathetic sadness and let out a plan to sing, we just do it, it comes pray, meditate, forgive, or love, barely audible “awww”, it somehow makes naturally. We sing in the morning, because we’ve been convinced that up for their lack of genuine compassion. when we drive, when we clean, or we’re not good at it. Somehow, No, it doesn’t. when we shower. some of us may feel that prayer, I read once, “Sympathy sees and says, I’m Imagine if prayer and meditation meditation, forgiving, and loving sorry, but compassion feels and whispers, made us feel good… the way are diffi cult, we don’t know the how can I help?” Sympathy doesn’t get singing does. We might turn down right words, it doesn’t make us ’m rarely in awe of anyone, but I will involved. Sympathy stands on the sidelines the radio, slow our breathing, feel good-- therefore, we avoid admit a high degree of admiration for not wanting to get into the game and says, quiet our minds, and speak to God them. The answer is simple: IRetired Army General Colin Powell. “I feel real bad for you, but I’m sure glad at that red light. Even with open just sing! Struggle through the As an honorably discharged veteran, I have it’s not me.” Compassion on the other hand eyes, we can thank Him for grace words for now, you’ll get better a great deal of respect for the man, but not pulls you in close, wraps its loving arms and mercy. Even with our eyes over time, or you’ll fi nd, the right for what he accomplished in his 35-year around you, holds you tight, and says softly, open at a red light we can meditate words don’t really matter as long decorated military career. I don’t hold him “How can I help take the pain away.” You on His goodness. Imagine if a as you SING. That’s what’s on my in such high regard either because of the can tell a compassionate person because conversation with God, however mind! many barriers he broke down as a Black man they anticipate your needs before you ask brief, made us feel good. We would www.milesjaye.net in the Military navigating his path during a them. just do it. I’ve heard people say, [email protected] time when the color of his skin was more So, now I have a compassion request of a liability than a blessing. What moves and I’m not too proud to beg. In the wake me to a state of near reverence for this man of the of the seemingly merged all in one is his strong sense of integrity, his passion Hallo-Thanks-Xmas-New Year’s-King- for providing great leadership, and his Valentines material holiday madness, I commitment to kindness and compassion. want to ask you to take your compassion I tend to lean more towards the latter as level a step higher. Reach out to an active the greatest of all his attributes I admire. duty soldier through your local Veteran’s It would be easy for someone in the high Services or one of the many organizations level positions he’s held to demand respect such as Operation Gratitude that forwards and lead out of fear, but this is the road less written correspondence and care packages traveled by General Powell. to our active duty personnel around the In an interview for his book, “It Worked for world. Let our soldiers know their physical Me”, Powell shared stories and examples of absence does not diminish or replace the how he developed his sense of kindness and bigger space they occupy in our hearts by compassion. He wrote, “Always show more sending a card, letter, or a phone card so kindness than seems necessary because the they can keep in contact with their parents, person receiving it needs it more than you grandparents, husbands, wives and children. will ever know.” This struck a chord with Send a care package that reminds them of me because I hold a strong belief that this the many wonderful things awaiting them level of unselfi shness should be inherent in when they return home. I can recall over each of us and always demonstrated towards 35 years ago being a 19 year old Airman our fellow man. I don’t always get it right eating Holiday meals in the Chow Hall as that person, but at least I try to be. I will and going back to the Barracks to rest on probably become a crime statistic someday a thin mattresses supported only by fond because of being that person. You know memories of past family celebrations. the one who pulls over to help a stranded The courage and bravery of those currently motorist, who will pay for someone’s gas, in uniform and those who may have their lunch or grocery when they’re a little short, years of honorable service as decorative who will lend until it hurts, who will mow a reminders on a wall in their home should be neighbor’s lawn, who is bothered by hitting admired, revered and appreciated not just a squirrel, who will yadda, yadda, yadda. during the Holidays. Although the Holidays One of my biggest disappointments is the have passed, on every shopping excursion insensitivity I witness daily as people seem moving forward, show a little kindness and to place more emphasis on being callous and compassion by adding a soldier to your list. indifferent towards each other. I’ve seen Kenneth L. Hardin is a freelance writer people almost celebrate a birthday waiting who lives in North Carolina. He can be to merge into traffi c or pull out from a side reached at [email protected]. street. I’ve seen people allow doors to slam Rights retained by author PAGE 4 THE STAR APRIL 4, 2020 IN MEMORIAM: African Americans Who Have Died of COVID-19 NBC employee Larry Edgeworth, of community relations with the New 61, died on March 19. Several NBC York Senate and an active member of and MSNBC anchors paid tribute to her Queens, NY community. him on the air and tweeting photos on On April 1, the Federal Emergency location with him after word of his Management Agency requested passing became public. Edgeworth was 100,000 body bags from the Defense survived by his wife and two children. Department. The Pentagon is looking Bronx, New York nurse Freda Ocran, into purchasing more. 50, died of COVID-19 on March 29. Lauren Victoria Burke is an Ocran was the head nurse of Jacobi independent journalist for NNPA and Medical Center’s psychiatric unit the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. in the Bronx. She pushed for more She is also a political strategist as coronavirus testing before dying of the Principal of Win Digital Media LLC. illness. “She had concerns, especially She may be contacted at LBurke007@ with working with patients and other gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke. staff and how long it was taking to She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC be tested,” said Kwame Ocran, of his and RolandMartinUnfi ltered. mother to the NY Post. Photo Caption: Jazz musician Another hospital worker, Priscilla Wallace Roney, 59, died of COVID-19 Carrow, 65, died on March 30, 2020. on March 31 in Patterson, NJ. Roney Carrow worked as the coordinating was a trumpet player and a Grammy- By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA had their lives cut short by COVID-19. manager at Elmhurst Hospital in award winning artist mentored by Miles Newswire Contributor Both died on March 26. Queens, NY. She was also the director Davis. (Photo: YouTube) Activist Marlowe Stoudamire, he inaccurate internet memes 43, of Detroit died on March 24 from and false online conspiracies complications related to COVID-19. thatT “Blacks can’t get coronavirus” are He was a prominent member of the contrary to reality. African Americans Detroit community. 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April 1 was 4,841 with 214,461 total Dezann Romain,36, died of cases at a rate of 25,000 new cases COVID-19 on March 23. Romain “ran per day. African Americans have not a school for young people who fared been immune from the statistics or the better in a smaller setting; she was the fatalities. fi rst school employee in New York City Jazz musician Wallace Roney, 59, to die of the coronavirus” as reported died of COVID-19 on March 31 in by the New York Times. Romain was Patterson, NJ. Roney was a trumpet respected by her students who struggled player and a Grammy-award winning in a regular high school setting. artist mentored by Miles Davis. 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Under the stimulus deal, the federal government President Trump is expected to adds $600 per week to the state benefits jobless immediatelyT sign the massive legislation that workers currently receive. The deal adds four months promises to provide a much-needed shot in the arm to the 26-week limit that benefits are paid. for working and unemployed individuals, and small “It’s unemployment insurance on steroids,” and big businesses. Schumer proclaimed. “But, and most importantly, The deal includes approximately $367 billion for the federal government will pay your salary, your full small business loans administered through the Small salary, for now, four months.” Business Administration. Michele Evermore, the senior policy analyst at It also includes direct payouts to most Americans the National Employment Law Project, called the and more money and an extension of unemployment inclusion of the new unemployment provision, benefits. “unprecedented.” While the bipartisan measure unanimously passed responses as this is an ever-evolving pandemic that “Because this situation is so different, we have to in the Senate, at least two Republican congressmen can become a real catastrophe for people’s daily break all the rules,” Evermore stated. opposed the bill. lives.” The new stimulus also adds a “pandemic Colorado Rep. Ken Buck argued that he didn’t want Many said they’re reminded that the household unemployment assistance program,” which provides “the cure to be worse than the problem itself.” Buck wealth of communities of color declined during the jobless benefits to independent contractors, gig objected to the inclusion in the package of $75 million 2008 recession. economy workers, and the self-employed, who for public broadcasting, $50 million for museums and They said those losses never recovered, and it’s led typically don’t qualify for such assistance. libraries, and $25 million for the Kennedy Center. to fears that minorities will again suffer a severe and For small businesses, the stimulus means they will Earlier, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) blasted Senate long-term hit as the nation battles COVID-19 and get $367 billion to keep making payroll even while members for including $13 million for Howard whatever the aftermath might present. workers are required to stay at home. University, a historically black college. The agreed upon stimulus package includes one- Companies with 500 employees or less that keep Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) attempted to time direct payments of $1,200 per adult who made paychecks steady could get up to $10 million each in force a full yes or no vote that reportedly irritated $75,000 or less in 2019 and $2,400 for couples who forgivable small business loans. House members who agreed to do a voice vote in made less than $150,000. Federally guaranteed loans will provide eight weeks which members were not required to attend in person An additional $500 will be added for each child. of assistance for qualifying employers who maintain and risk personal safety in light of the spreading If individuals haven’t filed 2019 taxes, the payouts payroll. Those who meet requirements would have coronavirus. will be based on their 2018 returns. costs such as utilities, mortgage interest, and rent Earlier, several civil rights organizations noted The payments will phase out at a rate of $5 per every forgiven. Individuals can also defer payment of their watching with vigilance as Senate negotiations and, additional $100 in income over $75,000 in adjusted 2020 payroll taxes for up to two years, and employers later, voting in both chambers took place. gross income for single adults, $112,500 for heads of are allowed to cut workers’ hours but not lay them off. “We know that when the economy goes into decline, household, and $150,000 for married couples filing Those workers are then eligible for some people of color always bear the brunt,” said Teresa jointly. unemployment benefits. Candori, communications director for the National The checks would be directly deposited into bank Businesses can apply for COVID-19 relief through Urban League. accounts if you included direct deposit information the stimulus by visiting, www.sba.gov/coronavirus. “We will be fighting to make sure the most on your tax form. If you did not, your check would The website is expected to become operational soon. vulnerable communities are not an afterthought.” be mailed. ______The coronavirus is “an equal-opportunity Lawmakers and President Trump have said they Photo Caption: pandemic,” stated Melanie Campbell, president of the want the checks mailed by April 6. Still, because the Lawmakers and President Trump have said they National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. Internal Revenue Service has reduced staff at all of its want the checks mailed by April 6. Still, because the “If you think about (Hurricane) Katrina, if you locations because of the coronavirus, many believe Internal Revenue Service has reduced staff at all think about other catastrophes, a lot of times, bailouts the checks may not go out until May. of its locations because of the coronavirus, many ended up taking care of the top, and then it trickles Residents are not expected to have to fill out any believe the checks may not go out until May. (Photo: down to the people,” Campbell said. forms or call the IRS because the government will iStockphoto / NNPA) “Our federal government has to be bold about automatically send payment based on information Congressional Black Caucus Focuses on Economic Recovery of African Americans in COVID-19 Crisis By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor

he coronavirus health crisis that hit America in the middle of March has compelled Governors to shut down states, requested citizens to stay in theirT homes and moved Congress to pass an unprecedented stimulus of over two trillion dollars. As the COVID-19 crisis hit its peak, the Congressional Black Caucus began to fight to “support the needs of Black families, seniors, workers, businesses, and communities. On March 20, the CBC submitted an extensive 11-page proposal to House and Senate leadership with recommendations to support the recovery of Black America.” The first draft of the COVID-19 Senate stimulus bill focused money to bailout large corporations and the top one percent. But after days of negotiation that included President Trump big footing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the legislation was changed to focus more on the needs of main Several other provisions asked by members of the Congressional Black Caucus were an expansion street Americans. of unemployment benefits to $600 per week in addition to the base max eligible for unemployment Those priorities included a higher direct payment insurance, $15.5 billion in additional funding for SNAP, a temporary moratorium of 6 months for federal to individuals from $600 to $1200. Another change student loans and funding the Minority Business Development Agency $10 million to make grants to was an additional $500 child tax credit per child minority-owned businesses. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) and a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions. Black Caucus members also added $447 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Several other provisions asked by members of the Congressional Black Caucus were an expansion of unemployment benefits to $600 per week in addition to the base max eligible for unemployment insurance, $15.5 billion in additional funding for SNAP, a temporary moratorium of 6 months for federal student loans and funding the Minority Business Development Agency $10 million to make grants to minority-owned businesses. There is also a provision adding $1 billion for the Community Services Block Grant and $750 million for Head Start and $4 billion in homeless assistance grants. The U.S. House is expected to pass the Senate bill on March 27. Other stimulus legislation is expected in the future but Congress is also expected to take much of April off because of days added to the Easter recess in the wake of the COVID crisis. Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist for NNPA and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is also a political strategist as Principal of Win Digital Media LLC. She may be contacted at [email protected] and on twitter at @LVBurke PAGE 6 THE STAR APRIL 4, 2020 City Councilmembers and State Representative Can Coronavirus Impacted 5000 In Live on Hair? As the coronavirus and is no longer part Northside Community continues to spread of the human sys- across the U.S., tem? From what researchers and we’re seeing JACKSONVILLE, Fla., experts are fi nd- from a New – This week at the Shops ing out more in- England Jour- of Sherwood, located at formation about nal of Medi- 5045 Soutel Drive, in how long the cine paper, it’s Northwest Jacksonville. virus can sur- very possible A collaborative effort of vive on certain it could live on Jacksonville City Coun- surfaces. that surface for cilmembers Ju’Coby Pit- It was fi rst a ru- up to three days,” tman, Reggie Gaffney, mored that the virus Friedman explained Brenda Priestly Jackson, would last only a few to USA Today. State Representative Kim- minutes, they around the inter- If that same hair were still berly Daniels and Farm net it was falsely reported that the attached to the scalp, however, it Share. Together, they virus lasts for weeks. But now we would be a different story. hosted a Free Food Drive are learning that COVID-19 lasts: “This hair is not just hair sitting Thru Give-Away that dis- • in aerosols for up to three hours on a table,” he said, citing the nat- tributed to over 2599 cars, • up to four hours on copper ural oils that cover strands act as which benefi ted approx. • up to 24 hours on cardboard a protectant. “They do have some 5000 individuals. The • up to two to three days on plastic antimicrobial properties, and they event was a HUGE suc- • up to 2 days on stainless steel limit how well organisms can bind cess. The distribution of But one surface that people ha- to the hair.” food made an immediate ven’t tested is hair. Does it last on The real threat lies in going to impact with the temporary human hair? If so, how long and de- barber shops and hair dressers. closure of schools, busi- pending on the style of hair, would Friedman encourages everyone nesses, restaurants and it last longer? Like braids that are to comply with social distancing residents losing their jobs. weaved tight or hair that doesn’t guidelines, as that is the best way to In addition, to assisting to leave a lat of room on the scalp? prevent the spread of the virus. alleviate hunger during Well, Dr. Adam Friedman, the While washing your hands for at these uncertain times. To- interim chair of dermatology at the least 20 seconds and washing your gether, City and State lead- George Washington School of Med- hair once daily has been a top rec- ers, working to address icine and Health Sciences, noted ommendation for the last couple of the insecurities of food that it depends on the circumstances weeks, people have ignored an un- to assist families in need of the hair. expected coronavirus accomplice: during the COVID-19 “If you were to just rip out a few their phones. epidemic. One City. One strands of hair, put them down and Whether you’re texting, talking, Jacksonville. meal, but that it is sustain- in this together. This was someone who’s positive for corona or scrolling, your phone’s surface Farm Share goal is to able for multiple meals, the largest distribution sneezed on it, could the virus live on carries germs. feed the hungry in Flori- is what sets us apart. We we ever had” said, Mat- that hair, which has been ripped out — Black Doctors da. The ability to supply all need food, now more thew Galen, Farm Share food that isn’t just one than ever and we are all Director. Tokyo Olympics to start in July 2021 Nonessential Businesses in After Coronavirus Rescheduling Next year’s Tokyo Olympics will now offi cially open on 23 July 2021 – 364 days Florida Must Close on Friday later than planned – in order to give organisers the time needed to prepare after the In an effort to continue non-essential businesses to businesses deemed disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. fl attening the curve, Jack- around the state and urges non-essential.” The decision was confi rmed by the International Olympic Committee following a sonville Mayor Lenny residents to stay home in The governor said it conference call between its president, Thomas Bach, and the international sports fed- Curry announced an ex- an effort to fi ght the coro- made sense to expand erations on Monday. Bach gave them one choice of a new date – 23 July to 8 August ecutive order mandating navirus. stay-home measures state- – before asking the federations for a show of support, which was unanimous. Duval County residents “While we are confi - wide now “even though to stay home starting Fri- dent that citizens will be there are a lot of places day, April 3rd due to the much safer at home in that have very low in- COVID-19 pandemic. the coming weeks, I want fection rates.” His move Wells Fargo Announces Aid for Also on Wednesday, to make it clear that this came the same day two Gov. Ron DeSantis is- executive order does not other governors in the Customers and Communities sued a stay-at-home order, restrict people’s ability to South, Brian Kemp in which will go into effect at go outside to take a walk Georgia and Tate Reeves Impacted by COVID-19 12:01 a.m. Friday. It will or ride a bike, said Mayor of Mississippi, also issued SAN FRANCISCO — pany provides critical and the status of branches and stay in effect until May Curry. “This only prevents stay-home orders after re- Wells Fargo & Com- essential services to the sta- can use mobile and online 1. The order closes all residents from traveling peatedly refusing to do so. pany (NYSE: WFC) to- bility of the economy and banking tools almost any- day announced additional the fi nancial wellbeing of where 24 hours a day, sev- comprehensive steps to customers. en days a week. help customers, communi- Meeting Across the company, in- Lowery ties and employees grap- customer needs cluding in branches, con- Continued from page 1 pling with the impact of Wells Fargo is working tact centers and corporate COVID-19. The company on a daily basis to put mea- locations, the company is and organizing marches in has suspended residential sures in place to support taking signifi cant actions to Selma and Birmingham, property foreclosure sales, the needs of customers ensure safety, including en- Alabama. He served near- evictions and involuntary impacted by COVID-19 hancing social distancing ly half a century as a pas- auto repossessions. Addi- in the most effective ways measures, staggering staff tor, spending much of that tionally, the Wells Fargo possible. Wells Fargo is and shifts, enabling work time with Central United Foundation will distribute suspending residential from home for as many Methodist and Cascade $175 million in donations property foreclosure sales, employees as possible and United Methodist in At- to help address food, shel- evictions and involuntary implementing an enhanced lanta, Georgia. ter, small business and automobile repossessions. cleaning program. In 1957, along with Dr. that the criminal justice 2009, President Obama housing stability, as well The company also is offer- Accelerated national King, Lowery founded the system was still as racist awarded him the Medal as to provide help to public ing fee waivers, payment and local giving Southern Christian Lead- as it was a century ago and of Freedom. Much like health organizations. deferrals and other expand- Donations from the ership Conference and for people in prison, we Congressman Lewis, there “The coronavirus is dis- ed assistance for credit Wells Fargo Foundation led the organization from might as well still travel are not many awards and rupting the daily lives of card, auto, mortgage, small will be allocated via expe- 1977 to 1997. Rev. Low- by horse instead of by car. honors Lowery hasn’t re- many people around the business and personal lend- dited grant-making at the ery’s life of leadership was Never forgot that,” wrote ceived. world, and Wells Fargo has ing customers who contact local level and also via re- unmatched by any living journalist Dave Zirin. Lowery was a member taken — and will continue the company. lief efforts in partnership American other than per- “Dr. Joseph Lowery, of Alpha Phi Alpha fra- to take — the steps needed Additionally, Wells Far- with national organizations haps Congressman John the dean of the civil rights ternity. His second wife to support our customers, go continues to take the ac- that work in a number of Lewis. movement has passed. He Evelyn died in 2013. He is employees and commu- tion needed to ensure it can key areas across the U.S. “A good man passes was a mentor, pastor, and survived by fi ve children nities during this diffi cult best serve customers, while Resources will be focused here. He will be missed. friend to me. The world “Tonight, the great Rev- time,” said CEO Charlie also prioritizing employee on helping nonprofi ts serve He contributed. He is a better place because erend Joseph E. Lowery Scharf. “We will continue and customer safety. The the immediate needs of the changed things. He’s been of him and I’m a better transitioned from earth to to evaluate this fl uid situ- company is temporarily most vulnerable popula- Promoted. Gone on, to a person because of his in- eternity. Our thoughts and ation and take additional closing some branches, tions including for food, better place,” wrote busi- vestment in me. May he prayers are with his fami- action as necessary.” adjusting operating hours housing and other emer- nessman John Hope Bry- Rest In Peace as he joins ly. He was a champion for Wells Fargo is taking of branches, relocating em- gency needs. This includes ant on social media after his wife & Dr. King on the civil rights, a challenger several other steps to meet ployees to busier branches a $1 million grant to Feed- news of Lowery’s death. other side,” wrote Rev. Al of injustice, a dear friend the needs of customers, and utilizing drive up in- ing America to support “Rest in Power to Rev. Sharpton. to the King family. Thank operate safely and effec- stead of lobbies where pos- their 200 member food- Joseph Lowery. Saw him Rev. Lowery delivered you, sir,” read a tweet tively and reduce the risk to sible. Customers can check banks as they work to feed speak against the death benediction at Obama’s from the King Center on employees and customers, Wells Fargo’s branch loca- people during this time of penalty years ago. He said inauguration. On July 30, the night of March 27. recognizing that the com- tor for ATM locations and crisis. APRIL 4, 2020 THE STAR PAGE 7 FLA/GA LOCAL Justin Lewis and Deidra Lewis Wedding Day Photos by Frank M. Powell III wanted to meet with Deidra’s father because he intended to ask for her hand Mr. Justin Lewis and Mrs. Deidra in marriage. Upon asking permission to Lewis’ wedding day celebration was marry, Deidra’s father asked him why held at Jacksonville Beach, Florida on he chose his daughter to marry, His March 12, 2020. response was simple he said of all the women he’d interacted with on social media she never responded the same A Story of Love as all the others. He also stated he had he Bride, Deidra Lewis, been fasting and praying and had the an Army Veteran, assurance that Deidra was the woman single mother, college for him. Thy have a blended Family, student, and social media each having a son from previous influencer residing in relationships. Jacksonville, Florida. Although Deidra The Couple was married March 12, hadT taken steps in the right direction to 2020 at Casa Marina at Jacksonville better her life, she inwardly desired to be Beach Florida. Family and friends of in a God lead and committed marriage the bride came from as far as Tacoma relationship. One day she received a Washington, Toledo, Ohio, Dayton phone call from her older sister. Her Ohio, Columbus Ohio, Temperance sister told her “you need to check this Michigan and Richmond Virginia to guy out on Instagram”, Her sister went celebrate their union. Justin surprised on to tell her about the guy filling the crowd when he grabbed the mic and his posts with solid life governing swooned his bride with an a cappella principals. One of the first things rendition of Sam Cook’s “You send Me” followed by an orchestrated music The Bride and The Groom Deidra noticed was that she and the Mrs. Deidra Lewis and Mr. Justin Lewis young man shared a common interest track of Avant’s “You & I” and the in a particular preacher named Stephen crowd went wild. Over 30 of Justin’s Darby and his Ministries. Deidra began family members traveled from Atlanta communicating with Justin Lewis by Georgia to spend a week in Jacksonville simply commenting on the things he Florida and Fernandina Beach Florida. posted and he in turn responded with The reception was an all-you-can-eat appreciation for the comments. As buffet course meal and wedding cake. the days, weeks and months passed it The DJ satisfied the thirst for line became apparent that they had many dancing and got the house jumping things in common. It was at this point when he surprised the reception that the conversation went from social attendees with music from the 70s media communications to direct text which got a soul train line jumping. messages and phone conversations. Love, Peace and Soul was definitely in the air. It was a wonderful time as Yorell Preston (Sister and Matron After only a few months they set up a of Honor), Myriah Cervantes date to meet each other face-to-face and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis went off into the (Sister and Brides Maid), and Sanai this young man didn’t want to just meet evening to honeymoon in St. Augustine, Raymey (Niece and Brides Maid) Deidra, he wanted to meet her parents Florida as the rest of the family enjoyed as well, so a dinner date was arranged the beach for the rest of the week. The and they finally met. It appeared they couple plan to live in Jacksonville. both were pleased with what they Deidra Lewis is scheduled to graduate saw in each other. The couple walked from the University of North Florida in and talked for about an hour and they July 2020 with a Bachelor of Science began holding hands, it was obvious Degree in Health with a Minor in there was a physical attraction. At Health education. She has also begun the conclusion of the evening, Justin her internship at the Mayo Clinic of returned to Atlanta, Georgia and the Jacksonville Florida. Justin Lewis is relationship continued. A couple of currently employed at Amazon and weeks later Justin asked Deidra if they will began Trade School to become an could meet again, she agreed. It was (HVAC) Heating, Ventilation and Air Harlem Preston, Zachariah Lewis, after this second meeting that Justin Conditioning Technician. and Chase Lewis

Justin the Groom and his mother, Patricia Ryan Father and Mother of the Bride

Joseph Lewis and Justin Lewis grabbed the mic and sang to Sam Mother and Grand Mother of the Rowena Moore (Aunt), Myriah Cervantes (Sister), Patricia Ryan, Harmonii Hunter, Cook’s “You send Me” Bride, Shirley Conerly and Thomas Moore (Uncle) of the Bride and Cameron Corley

Clarence Dixon (far Left), Angela Dixon, Jasmine Ferguson, Kiara Ryan, Zakkia Ryan, Kerry Reed, Khloe Reed, Julia Lewis, Harmonii Hunter, The Groom Justin Lewis, The Bride Deidra Lewis, Kerry Reed Jr., Harlem Preston, Barbara Kaplan, Chase Lewis, Shannon Ryan, Sanai Raymey, Javariah Ryan, Jimmy Jackson, Patricia Ryan, Cameron Corley, Jordin Lewis, Joseph Lewis, Jadin Lewis, and Tatyana Thomas. Family and friends from Atlanta, Georgia. PAGE 8 THE STAR APRIL 4, 2020 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Legend Curly Neal DEAD AT AGE 77 By Jay Connor of Wilt Chamberlain, Marques magical ball-handling, shooting, Haynes, Meadowlark Lemon and charismatic smile and iconic bald or decades, Fred Goose Tatum at the time, accord- head...that made them start to play “Curly” Neal en- ing to ESPN. He also continued and fall in love with the game. tertained massive to make public appearances for One of the truly magical dribblers crowds with his the team as their “Ambassador and shooters in basketball history, uniqueF combination of humor, of Goodwill” and was gifted with Neal fi ttingly played for 22 sea- athleticism and exaggerated a “Legends” ring in 1993 for his sons in the red, white and blue, theatrics as the face of the “major contributions to the suc- wearing No. 22.” Harlem Globetrotters. Sad- cess and the development of the “We have lost one of the most ly, the team revealed that Globetrotters organization.” genuine human beings the world Neal has transitioned at the From 1963 until 1985, he played has ever known,” Jeff Munn, Gen- age of 77. over 6,000 games in 97 coun- eral Manager of the Globetrotters, “Fred ‘Curly’ Neal—the tries, dazzling audiences with his said. “His basketball skill was Harlem Globetrotters icon playful banter and otherworldly unrivaled by most, and his warm known worldwide for his ball-handling as one of the most heart and huge smile brought joy trademark shaved head and recognizable stars on the team. to families worldwide. He always charismatic smile—passed away “Before the internet and cable made time for his many fans and this morning in his home outside television really existed, it was inspired millions.” of Houston at the age of 77,” the Curly Neal and the Harlem Glo- Neal has also received a tremen- Globetrotters tweeted last Thurs- betrotters who fi rst introduced dous outpouring of love on social Design by The Florida day. the sport of basketball to mil- media, with friends and fans alike Star In 2008, Neal became the fi fth lions of people around the world taking a moment to celebrate his Globetrotter to have his jersey re- for the fi rst time,” the team said legacy as both a humanitarian and tired, joining the prestigious ranks in a statement. “It was Curly’s entertainer. Former NFL Star is Now a Doctor Fighting the COVID-19 Dr. Myron Rolle is a enrolled at Florida State are staggering.” Rhodes Scholar and col- University College of “It is hectic, that’s for lege football player who Medicine where he grad- sure,” he adds. But he ex- was drafted by the NFL uated in May 2017. Now, plains that being a former to play for the Tennessee he is a third-year neuro- football star still comes in Titans in 2010. But now- surgery resident at one of handy. “I think of the op- adays at 33-years old, he Boston’s busiest hospitals. erating room like a game, is a doctor at Massachu- During a recent inter- like it’s showtime, let’s setts General Hospital in view with ESPN, he re- perform. I gotta do what Boston helping to fi ght the veals what its like trying I gotta do because people Coronavirus pandemic. to save the lives of pa- are counting on us right Myron only played in tients infected with Coro- now. This is our time to the NFL until 2013 when navirus. He says that he is help very sick people. So he announced that he “seeing so many individ- that motivation continues would leave the NFL to uals with respiratory dis- to drive me every single er of the Myron L. Rolle to the support of health, throughout the world that attend medical school in tress and respiratory com- day.” Foundation, a non-profi t wellness, educational and benefi t children and fami- 2013. He did just that and promise, and the numbers Myron is also found- organization dedicated other charitable initiatives lies in need.

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Mayor Lenny Curry DISTRICT 11: Phone: (904) 255-5000 Danny Becton Email: [email protected] Phone: (904) 255-5211 Email: [email protected] District Council Members DISTRICT 12: DISTRICT 1: Randy White Joyce Morgan Phone: (904) 255-5212 Phone: (904) 255-5201 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 13: DISTRICT 2: Rory Diamond Al Ferraro Phone: (904) 255-5213 Phone: (904) 255-5202 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 14: DISTRICT 3: Randy DeFoor Aaron L. Bowman Phone: (904) 255-5214 Phone: (904) 255-5203 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] At-Large Council Members DISTRICT 4: Scott Wilson Group 1: Terrance Freeman Phone: (904) 255-5204 Phone: (904) 255-5215 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

DISTRICT 5: Group 2: Ronald B. Salem LeAnna Cumber Phone: (904) 255-5216 Phone: (904) 255-5205 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Group 3: Tommy Hazouri Phone: (904) 255-5217 DISTRICT 6: Michael Boylan Email: [email protected] Phone: (904) 255-5206 Email: [email protected] Group 4: Matt Carlucci Phone: (904) 255-5218 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 7: Reggie Gaffney Phone: (904) 255-5207 Group 5: Samuel Newby Email: [email protected] Phone: (904) 255-5219 Email: [email protected]

DISTRICT 8: Historic Preservation Commission Ju’Coby Pittman Commission contacts: Phone: (904) 255-5208 Phone: (904) 255-7800 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

DISTRICT 9: City Planner Supervisor: Garrett L. Dennis Christian Popoli Phone: (904) 255-5209 Phone (904) 255-7859 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

DISTRICT 10: Downtown Investment Authority Brenda Priestly Jackson CEO: Lori Boyer Phone: (904) 255-5210 Phone: (904) 255-5301 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] APRIL 4, 2020 THE STAR PAGE 9

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