DISPARITY GLARING INSIDE LIFESTYLE HAPPENINGS GOOD TASTEIN CLASSIFIED BUSINESS T County Avenue Corridor, 183rdStreetCorridor Northwest rine, RichmondHeights, SouthMiami, West Little Little Haiti, ModelCity, Opa-Locka, Overtown, Per 5.9% 2018 Miami-DadeEconomicAdvocacyTrust Carol City, CoconutGrove, Goulds,City, Liberty North MiamiDowntownCorridor,North Miami North West DixieHighway Corridor, 27th Northwest River, MiamiSeventh Avenue Corridor, North Black Families 21.3% Annual Report CardandScorecard Annual Report BY THENUMBERS AREAS STUDIED ...... Poverty inMiami-Dade Unemployment Rate said itcan’t $500,000neededtoexecutethe10-yearstudy. affordthenearly analysis ofthedisparityamongMiami-Dade’s Black, whiteandHispanicpopulations.MDEAT he programcreatedfromtheashesofMcDuffieRiotisunderfire. Overtown ...... The Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust wants to end its obligation to conduct a 10-year 24% ...... White Families 13.6% 21.8% ...... Model City Hispanic/Latino 15.4% 19.7% Liberty City 5C 1C 11B 8B - Miami Times Contributor Miami Times PHILIPPE H.BUTEAU OBITUARIES HEALTH& WELLNESS FAITH CALENDAR & YOURSYOU Volume 96Number50 families inpredominantlyBlackcommunitiesarestillmuch today. same disparitiesthatexistedsincethelate1970sstillexist and effectivenessofMDEAT andpointoutthatmuchofthe and communityadvocates, whoarequestioningthemission jettison the10-yearstudy. approval. OnJuly10, voted9-0to CountyCommissioners Chair Audrey Edmonsontobringtherequestboardfor Miami-Dade EconomicAdvocacyTrust. MMAPbecamethe in 1983andby the2007-2009report analysis prosperity imbalance.MMAPcommissioneditsfirst ditions affectingBlackcommunities. race relationsbecauseofthedisparitysocioeconomic con said. “We’re sittingatMcDuffie temperaturesrightnow.” economic prosperityinthistown, county-wide,” Holsendolph 600 arrests. of riots, led to18deaths, lootingandarson 350injuriesand McDuffietodeath.Threedays U.S.MarineArthur and former whobeatsalesman tal ofalltheMiami-Dadepoliceofficers up thesituationaswell. the Blackcommunity. Thesocioeconomicconditionsheated because therewas noaccountingfordeadlypoliceviolencein Holsendolph, 56,Darryl said theunrestandriotswere mostly higher thanwhiteandHispanicfamilies. thenwasBorn theMetroMiamiActionPlantoaddress The Countygovernmenttookresponsibilityfortheunstable “The Blackcommunitywas notgettingtheirfairshareof The McDuffieRiotsbroke outin1980becauseoftheacquit PresidentoftheMiami-DadebranchNAACP Vice First cards, ratesfor ofstudiesandreport poverty After 36years MDEAT’s owndatasay so. The votecaughttheattentionofcivilrightsorganizations MDEAT’s ExecutiveDirectorJohnDixonasked Commission ...... | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019| 12D 9D 8D 7D Grand Bahama SEE DATA 4A SUMMER IN MiamiTimesOnline.com - - Pizzo andAnnette Taddeo, andHouse Demo champion DesmondMeade, State Senators Jason from registering to vote. some financialobligations that prevent ex-felons the hearingprocess; andallows judges to lessen for itsspeedy dispositionof cases;streamlines tablishes a“rocket docket” oratribunalnoted and fees to regain theirrightto vote. returning citizens who are unable to pay fines rolled out aplan onMonday aimedat helping [email protected] FELIPE RIVAS three-pronged solution attorney establishes Miami-Dade Countystate restoration voting rights fees part of Help with individuals registering to vote. Over 540,000 that fines, fees and restitution be paid before lawmakers approved SB7066, which, mandates However, after acontentious Legislative Session, franchised andexpected to register to vote. million Floridianswere supposedto bere-en of murder orfelony sexual offense.1.4 About amendment excluded thosewho were convicted their sentences andany probation orparole. The voting rightsto former felons who have served some 65percent, approved therestoration of tence willnotbeconsidered for reduction. munity service. sentences andhave somedebts turnedinto com citizens fromregainingtherighttovote. nancial obligations, whichprevent returning to helpestablishaplanthatmay reducefi sentences modified. Judges could thenchange have to fileamotionwiththe court to have their afford other fees andfines.Individuals would to theSouth Dade community. Church inRichmondHeights to explain theplan meeting Monday evening at Second Baptist cratic Leader KionneMcGhee, heldatown hall State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle Fernandez Rundle, alongwithAmendment4 The county’s top prosecutor's plan that es In November, more than5millionvoters, Restitution owed to victimsaspart of thesen Desmond Meadehasworked sinceJune The plan allows ex-felons to show they cannot ing fees andcourt costs. Miami-Dade County regained theirrightto vote dueto outstand County returning citizens who stillhave not Relief may becoming to Miami-Dade | Ninety-Three Cents 4C 90° Today 8 Miami TimesPhoto/Felipe Rivas SEE RIGHTS4A 90158 00100 - - - - - 0 - - Editorials Cartoons Opinions Letters

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MEMBER: National Newspaper Periodicals Postage Credo Of The Black Press Publisher Association paid at Miami, Florida (ISSN 0739-0319) The Black Press believes that America MEMBER: The Newspaper POSTMASTER: Keeping bias out of Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, can best lead the world from racial and Association of America Send address changes to Miami, Florida 33127-1818 national antagonism when it accords Subscription Rates: One Year THE MIAMI TIMES, Post Office Box 270200 to every person, regardless of race, $65.00 – Two Year $120.00 P.O. Box 270200 Buena Vista Station, Miami, Florida 33127 creed or color, his or her human and Foreign $75.00 Buena Vista Station, Miami, FL our legal system Phone 305-694-6210 7 percent sales tax for Florida residents 33127-0200 • 305-694-6210 legal rights. Hating no person, fearing H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 no person, the Black Press strives to KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, Miami-Dade State Attorney GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 help every person in the firm belief that GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritus all persons are hurt as long as anyone RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman is held back. We should not have to say that bias has CAROLYN GUNISS Executive Editor no place in our criminal justice system, but we do. I say this in light of the 72 Philadel- phia police officers who are being relieved of duty because they reportedly posted big- The rot you smell is a racist POTUS oted social media comments on Facebook. CHARLES M. BLOW, columnist, The New York Times Everybody in our criminal justice system should work to protect and serve all parts of every com- It seems maddeningly re- petitive to have to return munity. There are no exceptions. time and again to the fact I and Miami Beach Police Chief Dan Oates confronted that Donald Trump is a rac- this exact situation in 2015 when an internal affairs probe ist, but it must be done. discovered that two ranking former police officer adminis- On Saturday, [Trump trators sent hundreds of offensive, racist and pornograph- tweeted] that Rep. Elijah ic emails to fellow cops through the city's email system. Cummings’s district “is a Confronting such conduct and bringing it to light is the disgusting, rat and rodent in- only way to eliminate bigotry and bias. fested mess,” a “very danger- A subtler problem is eliminating implicit biases, which ous & filthy place” and [“No are unconscious beliefs or attitudes, that may influence human being would want to one’s actions. That is why I spoke with San Francisco Dis- live there.”] Cummings is trict Attorney George Gascón, my good friend and col- Black, as are most people in league, to discuss his experiment with the “blind charging” his district. of the criminal defendants his office will prosecute. This talk of infestation District Attorney Gascón said while not in effect yet, he is telling, because he only plans to eliminate all specific individual identifiers from seems to apply it to issues the paperwork provided to prosecutors prior to their mak- concerning Black and Brown ing charging decisions on their cases. Identifiers would people. He has sniped about only come into play after a case has been filed. His accu- the [“Ebola infested areas of Africa.”] He has called Con- mulated data over an extended period of time could pro- gressman John Lewis’s Atlan- vide significant insight to prosecutors across the country Alex Wong/Getty Images ta district “crime infested” as concerned about the impact of implicit biases. "While our Country is doing very well, the potential wealth creation that was missed, well as telling him to focus In my office, the State Attorney’s Office, I have long been on “the burning and crime especially when measured against our debt, is staggering," President Donald Trump concerned about the potential influence of implicit biases infested inner-cities of the tweeted. on the decisions our attorneys make. As State Attorney, I U.S.” He has called sanctu- subhuman. Either way the violent crime in our major chy are. have worked hard to avoid the issue by recruiting a diverse ary cities a “crime infested hierarchy is established, with cities is committed by Blacks The core of this man is rac- group of lawyers from around the country. We bolster our & breeding concept.” He has whiteness assuming the su- and Hispanics — a tough sub- ist in a way that is so fused recruiting and reach minority law students through our talked about how “illegal im- perior position. ject — must be discussed.” to his sense of the world that popular internship program. My efforts have led to real migrants” will [“pour into [A survey of Trump’s But, Blackness doesn’t he is incapable of seeing it results, as the Daily Business Review recognized: "The and infest our Country.”] tweets reveals] that his at- make one more apt to abuse as racist. It is instinctual for Miami-Dade State Attorney has proven that recruiting He has called the presence tachment of criminality to others, any more than white- him to attack people of col- minority lawyers is possible. And she does it without the of the MS-13 gang members populations is almost exclu- ness makes one apt to abuse or. It is instinctual for him to benefit of six-figure starting salaries to woo them." “in certain parts of our coun- sively to Black and Brown opioids. Human beings re- denigrate the places they live In an international community like Miami-Dade, where try” an “infestation.” people and to “inner cities,” spond to their environments, and the countries to which our school system indicates that some 56 different lan- None of this is about crime an urban euphemism for to their needs and desires, to they trace their heritage. guages are spoken at home, our recruitment efforts ensure as a discrete phenomenon, Black and Brown neighbor- their hopelessness and de- He has so bought into the that our staff reflects the many faces of our community but rather about inextricably hoods. spair. white supremacist narrative and helps undercut potential implicit biases influencing linking criminality to Black- Trump has repeatedly It would be easy to prose- that his ideology no longer ness. White supremacy isn’t our cases. made clear his view, from the cute a case against Trump on requires, in his own think- necessarily about rendering Like a shadow, implicit bias can only be eliminated with Central Park Five case to a policy, but policies are not ing, a label. For him, this lie white people as superhuman; the bright lights of education, personal recognition and in- series of tweets he published at the center of the creature. of it is just the truth of it, and it is just as often about ren- in 2013, writing: “Sadly, the White supremacy, white na- what is “right” can’t be rac- dividual concern. Thus, we have devoted specific parts of dering nonwhite people as our training process, for both new and veteran attorneys, overwhelming amount of tionalism and white patriar- ist. to this issue. Our diversity and success in fighting poten- tial implicit bias certainly contributed to the Sarasota Her- ald Tribune’s conclusion that “One court that consistently Magic City SAP- we have to do better outperforms others when it comes to fairness in sentenc- ing is Miami’s 11th Circuit.” Their Pulitzer-Prize-winning DAVID WINKER, Miami attorney investigative team spent some two years reviewing Flori- The Magic City Special communities that respond to It is precisely when so much da’s criminal court system and went through hundreds of Area Project (SAP) in Little the needs of all residents, in- is at stake that it is critical that specific individual files and cases to come to this conclu- Haiti has raised a lot of topics cluding renters and owners. residents be able to actively sion. our community is grappling We are seeing these man- take part in the proceedings. Bias can never, and should never, play a role in a legal sys- with: issues of race and pov- dated policies and procedures The lack of community par- tem that so deeply impacts the lives of its citizens. While I erty, gentrification and sea to protect the character of ticipation also led to a terri- am State Attorney, it never will. level rise, affordable housing, neighborhoods and provide Commissioner Keon ble deal, with Commissioners and traffic. community members a way Hardemon, whose getting a measly $31 Million It has also raised the issue to meaningfully engage in the district includes Little in community benefits from of the rights of residents to planning process being flout- Magic City on a $1.5 Billion take part in the planning of ed by the very government Haiti, took the position project. CARTOONCORNER their neighborhoods, particu- officials residents rely on to that“ renters were not One only has to look at an- larly given there are currently represent their interests. entitled to participate other recent SAP to figure out four SAPs in process in Little Commissioner Keon Hard- in the Commission that this is unacceptable. Bal Haiti and northeast Miami. emon, whose district includes meeting at the same Harbour was able to negoti- SAPs allow developers that Little Haiti, took the position level as owners." ate $100 million of communi- have acquired nine or more that renters were not entitled ty benefits on a $500 million acres of land to ask for an “up- to participate in the Commis- SAP development. zoning” to build at a greater sion meeting at the same level approval of the Magic City Our communities need to height and density that they as owners. SAP. demand more of our elected are allowed to “as of right.” I am co-counseling with The impact of undermin- officials and developers to -en The Miami 21 zoning code Meena Jagannath and Jean- ing community participation sure that SAPs complement and Miami Comprehensive Luc Adrien at the Community in SAP applications is partic- and help our communities, Neighborhood Plan express- Justice Project and asking the ularly pronounced given that not destroy them. ly ensure that all residents court to overturn the deci- the sheer size of such projects We have filed our suit to have a place in the future of sion to exclude renter’s from has the potential to funda- ensure that all resident voices the city. These rights are the participating in the future of mentally change neighbor- are heard, whether they are foundation of building good their neighborhoods and the hoods in one fell swoop. owners or renters.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Lower gas prices move tourism numbers higher Dear Editor: million visitors in 2018. The gasoline was more than $4 versely impact tourism, we pace has only accelerated a gallon and tourism agen- must learn from our $4-for- More than 16.5 million this year: Per Gov. Ron De- cies were handing out gas gas ways from years ago visitors visited South Flor- Santis, 35.7 million people cards to offset costs and en- and keep today’s fuel pric- ida last year, a 3.5 increase visited between January tice out-of-towners to visit. es as low as possible. To do from the year before, ac- and March this year, a his- Things sure have changed. that, we should continue cording to recent reports, toric high. Pump prices remain far be- to push forward with what citing the Greater Miami Many factors sparked low that historic mark, and works: energy development Convention and Visitors these historic crowds, none out-of-staters are no longer and expansion that keeps Bureau. This news followed more than lower gas prices, deterred from driving or energy bills lower and our similar reports from other courtesy of expansions in flying here for business or environment clean. tourism agencies including energy production and in- pleasure. Visit Florida, which said frastructure nationwide. Because a disruption in Kevin Doyle Florida drew a record 126.1 It wasn’t long ago when affordable prices would ad- Consumer Energy Alliance The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AGUST 6, 2019 Democrats meet Black voters to make amends Voter suppression big concern amid changes to rights restoration bill

CAROL PORTER ment 4, and said that it was Miami Times Contributor strategic. The people in power at the state level were Representatives of the scared because the people at Florida’s Democratic Par- the local level had mobilized ty were out in force in Mi- to change the law and the ami-Dade and Broward Republican-controlled leg- counties, talking about she- islature was fighting to keep nanigans that curtail voting the current system in place. and reassuring Black people “The only thing we do that the party is ready to en- have is people power,” said gage. Omphroy. “People have An arm of the Democrat- filed lawsuits against this. ic National Committee, Or- The reason they are fighting ganizing Corps 2020, held a against this is that you are Black voting outreach event making your voices heard. in Fort Lauderdale at the You put everyone on notice. Shiloh Missionary Baptist The people in Florida are Church. The next day, the paying attention.”

Terri Rizzo, third from left, with Hospitality Ministry from Second Baptist Church in Richmond Heights.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo with Rever- end Dr. Alphonso Jackson. group met up with Florida Omphroy also said that it Democratic Party Chair Ter- was a crime that people in rie Rizzo and had a day of elected power were trying outreach in Black commu- to keep others from voting Miami Times photo/Carol Porter nities in Miami-Dade. Orga- in order to continue to hold Rep. Anika Omphroy, Damara Holness of the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus, and activists and stu- nizing Corps 2020 is focused power over the voters. dents Talia Adderley and Shakoya Brown held a discussion on energizing Black voters. on assisting communities of “It’s a sad day when peo- color register to vote. Many ple have to go through this that she had been concerned istic voting block was Black and register people of color making sure communities of of the organizers themselves extent to hinder voting,” said about the races in Florida last women, but that the party to vote. color are heard and part of are people of color. Omphroy. “When that hap- November and had contact- needed to reach out to Black She started at Wilbur Bell’s the electoral process. When On Saturday, July 20, in pens, you need to vote even ed people at the Democratic men. Adderly said that a lot Flava’s Restaurant in West asked about why the party Fort Lauderdale Rep. Ani- harder. They are telling us Party. She did not get much of people stopped voting Perrine, talking to a group is making this push Rizzo ka Omphroy, Damara Hol- in a clear and loud way they of a response. because they didn’t think of voters there, taking ques- said, “we know how close ness of the Broward County don’t want you to vote. They “It’s past time that my their vote mattered and that tions, and discussing the in- elections are in Florida — Democratic Black Caucus, are trying to scheme up ways Democratic party stand firm they felt the people in pow- vestments the Florida Demo- they are razor-thin here. To and activists and students to get people not to vote.” and do not ignore the Black er didn’t care about them. cratic Party plans to make in ensure we are on the path to Talia Adderley and Shakoya Holness said people are and Brown population,” she She concurred that the party their community in 2020. victory we all need to work Brown held a discussion supporting the lawsuits filed said. “It is past time you stop needed to look at why Black Rizzo’s work is part of the to get our people registered, on energizing Black voters and others must work with this foolishness. I am sick of men and also young people Florida Democratic Par- to the polls, and make sure and actions that demotivate, people who were felons who it. If you have the resourc- weren’t voting and why white ty’s effort to register voters their votes are counted.” like the recent revisions to want to vote. es and funding, you need to women voted in huge num- across the state. The party Rizzo explained that along Amendment 4. “We have 1.2 million re- put it here and stop grab- bers for the incumbent in the has invested over $2 million with voter registration and A statewide initiative to turning citizens,” said Hol- bing people from outside the White House. in the initiative and recruited outreach, another compo- restore felons’ voting rights, ness. “We have to make sure state.” Broward County Demo- over 90 paid organizers to as- nent of the Florida Demo- it passed overwhelmingly in we are flipping it blue. We She gave credit to Rizzo for cratic State Committeeman sist in the effort. crats’ strategy is to have a the November 2018 gener- have to make sure that we trying to change the discon- Ken Evans said the party had From Flava’s, Rizzo made year-round voter protection al election but the Republi- are engaging with returning nect and for reaching out and gotten better at engaging a stop at Miami Organizing program: “We can’t assist can Party at the state level citizens.” engaging Black Democrats in minorities in the communi- Corps office, which is also communities with register- amended the law to say that Omphroy said she was con- the state. ty. Evans was in attendance located in West Perrine; then ing to vote and just leave all restitution and fees need cerned about the interactions Holness wants the Dem- with State Committeewoman she went to Second Baptist them to fend for themselves. to be paid before felons can of the Democratic Party with ocratic Party to rebuild the Grace Carrington. Church in Richmond Heights, Voter suppression happens vote. Critics have liken the Black and Brown people and voters’ trust and work on the “I know your community where the pastor is Reverend 365 days a year and we are move to instituting a poll tax. that the party needed to have internal structure so it could better than you think I know Alphonso Jackson. going to work to protect vot- Omphroy said that she was better conversations with the get better turnout and have it,” said Evans. Rizzo said it is about mak- ers all year long.” in Tallahassee when the vote people it said it represent- more wins in the future. She On Sunday, Rizzo was out ing sure the rights of Black Kevin D. Chambliss con- was cast to change Amend- ed. Omphroy pointed out also said that the most real- trying to drive up enthusiasm voters are protected and tributed to this report.

wounded outside a Northeast body loves him." 2-year-old after his body was Division at 954-321-4210. Miami-Dade synagogue in The Miami-Dade State At- found by a daycare employ- Anonymous tips can be pro- NEWS BRIEFS a weekend shooting, police torney's Office's hate crimes ee Monday afternoon inside vided through Broward Crime COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT. said Monday, adding it was unit was reviewing the case, a van parked in front of the Stoppers by calling 954-493- too early to determine wheth- spokeswoman Lissette Val- Oakland Park facility. TIPS (8477) or online at www. NAACP South Dade ber of the NAACP for over 30 er the attack constituted a des-Valle said Monday. At around 3:30 p.m. on browardcrimestoppers.org. elects officers years now and served as a hate crime. The victim, iden- Monday, BSO and Oakland Former state Sen. Dwight founding youth council pres- tified by the rabbi as temple Back to school event for Park Fire Rescue crews Virginia Key celebrates Bullard, along with 14 area ident of the NAACP South member Yosef Lifshutz, was Little Haiti youth rushed to provide medical 74th anniversary civil rights advocates, will lead Dade Connection and have shot several times in the legs About 1,000 local children assistance at Ceressa's Day- The Historic Virginia Key the newly revised NAACP worked closely with our state Sunday evening and under- from the Little Haiti area will care and Preschool located Beach Park willPhoto celebrate courtesy AJ Shorterits South Dade branch. council in the fight for racial went surgery at a hospital, receive free backpacks with at 3140 NW 21 Ave., in Oak- 74th anniversary on Aug. 3 at It was standing room only and social justice.” police said. The man was school supplies and lunch on land Park. the park. in the community meeting The branch’s other new offi- listed in stable condition at a first-come, first-serve ba- According to fire officials, Established in Aug. 1, 1945 room of Martin Memorial AME cers are: First Vice President Aventura Hospital after the sis. The event will take pace the boy, later identified as as the only colored beach in Church in Richmond Heights Harold Ford, Second Vice shooting. Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Little Noah Sneed, was found the county, the park allowed when the historic vote was President Carole Jackson, Haiti Soccer Park from 10 dead inside a white Ford van. Black beachgoers a place to taken Thursday, July 11. Third Vice President Kevin The shooter remained at a.m to 2 p.m. Noah's body was transport- enjoy fun under the sun. The Dwight Bullard was elect- Chambliss, Secretary Brad- large and was being sought, The event will provide free ed to the medical examiner's 74th anniversary comes at ed the inaugural president of ford Brown, Assistant Secre- police said. The attacker got comprehensive eye exams office where an autopsy will the cusp of the City of Miami the branch. Bullard was not at tary Lisa Sweeting and Trea- out of a black Chevrolet Im- and prescription glasses to be performed to determine approving the plans for an the meeting because he was surer Rubiett Jenkins. pala around 6:30 p.m. Sun- children, as well as compli- the cause of death. upcoming civil rights museum attending a voting ****rights Members at large of the day and shot the victim as he mentary haircuts, hair braid- Detectives confirmed the that will highlight the contribu- conferences ****in Philadel- Executive Committee in- approached the front door of ing and other services to chil- toddler had been transported tions of Black Miamians and phia and Washington, D.C. clude Freddie Young, Pame- the Young Israel of Greater dren and parents. in the van to the facility Mon- the history of the park. He is the political director of la Smith, Arabella Rosalyn Miami temple, according to The Little Haiti Soccer Park day morning. Investigators The celebration will feature the New Florida Majority, an Walker, Shirley Richardson, police. is located at 6301 NE Second are continuing to interview fun for the whole family, com- independent organization that Hollie Hamilton Rozier, Yolan- The rabbi of the synagogue, Ave., in Miami. daycare employees and oth- plete with bounce houses, works to increase the voting da Ambrose, and George which is located at 990 NE er witnesses to determine the food, music and water activi- and political power of histor- Simpson. 171 St., described Lifshutz Toddler found dead in van circumstances that led to the ties. Free ice cream and cake ically marginalized and ex- as an esteemed member of outside day care death. will be served. cluded communities through- Man hurt in shooting the temple community. "He's Broward Sheriff's Office Anyone with information re- Virginia Key Beach Park out the state. outside synagogue a wonderful person,'' Rabbi homicide detectives are in- garding this incident is asked is located at 4020 Virginia “I have been a life mem- A 68-year-old man was David Lehrfield said. "Every- vestigating the death of a to contact BSO Homicide Beach Drive. The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 Black preacher spread the MAGA gospel He and 19 other pastors visited paring Barack Obama’s sup- port for same-sex marriage Trump's White House on Monday to supporting child moles- tation. Although he claims MICHAEL HARRIOT zation, said the President did to have secretly counseled The Root “more talking than listening” Trump four or five times at during the event, which was the White House, Owens Bill Owens, the infamous long-scheduled but came af- insisted that the public vis- negro pastor, was invited ter Trump disparaged Black it was not a response to the to the White House to play lawmaker over the weekend. feud with Cummings. He the role of a prop in Donald Trump tweeted ahead of the explained that it was “hard Trump’s futile attempts to meeting that he was “looking to believe” that Trump was prove he’s not racist. forward to” a meeting “with racist because he has done so Amid his ongoing series of wonderful Inner City Pas- much for Black people. unhinged, intermittent rants tors!” The meeting was not “He wanted to know from against Rep. Elijah Cummings open to press but afterward us what should he do in (D-Md.), the “Squad,” and Al several of the attendees an- America,” explained Owens. Sharpton, Donald Trump in- swered a few questions.“Two “He’s right sometimes. He’s vited Owens and a handful of hours of discussion, that’s never given credit for doing other churchless pastors to not a photo-op,” Owens said anything.” the White House on Monday. defending the length and Screenshot: CNN (Facebook) Owens appeared on CNN Twenty members of the substance of the meeting. He with Don Lemon Monday faith community gathered in said the leaders discussed King Jr. as a civil rights lead- African American Pastors Colin Kaepernick who it says night and explained that the Oval Office to meet with “the issues facing the Black er in Nashville, Tenn. He is (CAAP). Since then, CAAP “has become synonymous Trump isn’t racist because he President Donald Trump on community, and there are a staunch conservative who has called for former Attor- with radical anti-American attacks everyone*,* not just Monday, according to one of many.” denigrated Barack Obama ney General Eric Holder’s sentiment.” Black people, explaining: “I the participants. Owens, the The 80-year-old right- and fought with the NAACP. impeachment for supporting Owens had been lobbying don’t remember him saying controversial founder of a wing preacher claims that he He created an organiza- marriage equality and has for an invitation to the White anything about colored lead- conservative religious organi- marched with Martin Luther tion called the Coalition of asked Nike to sever ties with House for years, after com- ers, leaders that are colored.”

what completion of a sen- in November. in the world. process for getting people thing uniform for the state of tence means,” Meade, leader In January, he registered to Since June, he has been through the system, remov- Florida,” Fernandez Rundle RIGHTS of the Florida Restorations vote at the Orange County working with Fernandez ing those financial barriers said. Participating in democ- CONITNUED FROM 1A Rights Coalition, told The Supervisor of Elections of- Rundle, elected officials and and getting people registered racy helps keep recidivism Miami Times. fice, which he described as a activists to create a plan to to vote,” Meade said. low and increases quality of people have been impacted Meade was disenfran- "joyous occasion." alleviate the cost-burdened Miami-Dade, Hillsborough life, she said. by the legislation that forc- chised for over 20 years. "It was a smooth process," returning citizens seeking to and Palm Beach are the chief “We know that if they do es returning citizens to pay The last 12 years he has been he told The Miami Times at regain their right to vote in a counties taking the lead on that their success rate is much their outstanding fees before advocating for voter rights the time. way that will not overburden creating a plan to help re- higher; their employability is registering to vote. restoration. In 2018, he ad- In April, Time magazine the courts and create future turning citizens regain their much greater; and the quality “I think that it was the Leg- vocated for Amendment 4 named Meade as one of the legal fees on ex-felons. rights to vote. of their employability is high- islators' attempt to define statewide until it was passed 100 most influential people It creates an efficient “I hope I can have some- er.”

every two, couple with its ing during the Housing, So- es in income and new busi- County rate of 5.9%. occurred in Opa-locka with annual scorecard. cial, Services and Economic nesses and decreases in pov- Three predominant- 47 businesses gone; North- DATA He said economics deals Development Committee at 2 erty and unemployment. ly Black communities in- west 183rd Street, 50; and Lit- CONTINUED FROM 1A more with contracts while a p.m. on Sept. 9 in the County There was a decrease in creased their number of tle Haiti 91. community disparity study Commission Chambers in the unemployment overall but businesses. But the 2016 re- Homeownership rates Black people made up 24% analyzes housing, education Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 most predominantly Black port cites 14 predominantly dropped in 13 predominantly of total unemployment in and other social services. NW First St. Meetings of the areas had unemployment Black communities that lost Black areas, and home values 1980 and a staggering 34% “We’re not an organization Board of County Commission higher than the Miami-Dade businesses. The worst losses increased in 12 of the 17. in 2005. The 2018 MDEAT that controls millions of dol- and their committees are also report says unemployment lars,” Edwards said. “When streamed online. was down. you talk about economics Edmonson formed a com- Holsendolph is chairman and what MDEAT does, we mittee in January 2019 to study of the NAACP’s econom- don’t do it on the scale of the the county –including the gov- ic development commit- county.” ernment – because the current tee and has served on the The disparity study cost studies, she said, examine the Miami-Dade Small Business MDEAT over $200,000 in private sector, which county Advisory Committee for 2011; it’s more than double government has no control seven years. that in 2019. over. “I’ve never seen an MDE- “It costs money to do ev- “There are rumors I don’t AT board member [at a erything and we will still care. Obviously I do care be- meeting],” Holsendolph continue our charge,” Ed- cause I did this in January,” Ed- said. wards said. monson said. “My committee He criticized the organi- MDEAT runs Teen Court looks at the county as a whole: zation’s management, how it and has for 21 years. MDEAT race, ethnicity, business, gen- operates. held its annual Youth Legal der. Everything is included.” He questions why a pro- Education Summit this week “As far as social services, gram such as Teen Court at St. Thomas University when I see women and minori- is under the auspices of an School of Law. At least 150 ties are more impoverished agency created to abolish youth, ages 13-18, pre-regis- than other groups,” Edmonson economic disparities. MDE- tered. MDEAT will also hold said, “I do what I need to do. I AT focuses on homeowner- “First Fridays Economic De- encourage affordable housing ship, youth empowerment velopment Breakfast Series” in my district. I’m renovating and economic development. on Friday, Aug. 1. There will all of my public housing mak- “The leadership is poor,” be another in September. ing it mixed-income so people Holsendolph said. “Teen “Why would I not defend can live a better life – not just Court has absolutely noth- [Teen Court]?” Edwards said. in Liberty Square.” ing to do with economic “It helps develop kids and advocacy. We’re one-fifth of also does summer jobs. Youth SURVEY SAYS the population but zero of empowerment goes with eco- MDEAT publishes report the procurement.” nomic development.” cards using data collected by Procurement is when the Edwards is a volunteer. He FIU’s Metropolitan Center. County purchases goods and works full-time with Miami “That is not a disparity services. Women's partici- Dade College and introduc- study. That’s them grading en- pation is at zero too, Holsen- es speakers at the Teen Court tities in the county,” Edmon- dolph said. event. son said. Holsendolph recommend- “I’m serving on the board The report cards came after ed a review and overhaul not because the mayor or the the 2007 publication of “Thir- of MDEAT and suggested county asked me to,” Edwards ty-Year Retrospective The Sta- The Children’s Trust should said. tus of the Black Community in manage Teen Court. Miami-Dade,” which used data Holsendolph said MDE- SECOND READING from 1983 to 2005. AT is “part of the problem Edmonson proposed the leg- MDEAT’s report cards de- not solution.” That fault also islation that would remove the scribe conditions in 17 “Tar- rests elsewhere. 10-year requirement. geted Urban Areas,” which are “It’s not only an indict- “MDEAT are the ones that predominantly Black neigh- ment of MDEAT; it’s an ask me to put it on the agenda,” borhoods in Miami-Dade indictment of elected offi- Edmonson said. “They do not County. cials.” have the money.” MDEAT looks at jobs/eco- Edmonson said she would nomic development, housing, IN DEFENSE OF MDEAT look for money so MDEAT can education and criminal jus- Chairman of the board of do a study but did not commit. tice. MDEAT Sheldon Edwards “There will be a public hear- For 2018, there are increas- said people were misin- formed about what would happen if the program stops the 10-year study. STATE & FEDERAL “A lot of people were thinking we were going to get rid of the disparity study APPEALS & POST-CONVICTION looking at economic dispar- 3.800 | 3.850 | Habeas Corpus ity,” Edwards said. “We look 305-570-2335 more at community dispari- 199 East Flagler Street | Suite 158 Miami, Florida 33131 ty.” MDEAT leaders say they Wade M. Whidden, Esq. Karen Johnson, Esq. want to reduce the reporting Jacksonville Miami Orlando Naples/Ft. Myers Tampa* time from every 10 years to The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AGUST 6, 2019 Emmett Till sign shot up, taken down JERRY MITCHELL we unequivocally reject atti- Mississippi Center for tudes that do not respect the Investigative Reporting dignity of each individual in our community.” Three University of Missis- University of Mississippi sippi students have been sus- interim Chancellor Larry D. pended from their fraternity Sparks issued a statement Fri- house and face possible inves- day, which said in part: “The tigation by the Department incident occurred off campus, of Justice after posing with did not rise to the level of a guns in front of a bullet-rid- threat per federal authorities, dled sign honoring slain civil and was not part of any univer- rights icon Emmett Till. sity-affiliated event. As a com- One of the students posted a munity of learning and a state photo to his private Instagram institution, we have limits on account in March showing the tools available to remedy the trio in front of a roadside this offensive behavior… .These plaque commemorating the are not things we take lightly. site where Till’s body was re- In light of our history, our Uni- covered from the Tallahatchie versity of Mississippi com- River. The 14-year-old Black munity of more than 25,000 youth was tortured and mur- people needs to come togeth- dered in August 1955. An all- er to make it clear that these white, all-male jury acquitted students and their actions do two white men accused of the not represent the values of our slaying. Instagram/Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting institution. They do not speak The photo, which was ob- Three students from the University of Mississippi pose in front of a historical marker at the site where Emmett for our institution, and they tained by the Mississippi Cen- Till's body was found. do not define us. What makes ter for Investigative Reporting this different than other offen- and ProPublica, shows an Ole Till Memorial Commission, a from LeClere’s Instagram ac- ter,” Taylor Anderson, presi- university police department, sive, hurtful, and disgusting Miss student named Ben Le- Mississippi civil rights group, count after the Mississippi dent of Ole Miss’ Kappa Alpha which in turn gave it to the FBI. things we see on social media Clere holding a shotgun while and has been repeatedly van- Center for Investigative Re- Order, wrote in an email. “We Guajardo said the FBI told each day is that, at the very standing in front of the bul- dalized, most recently in Au- porting and ProPublica began have and will continue to be police it would not further in- least, it belittles the price that let-pocked sign. His Kappa gust 2018. Till’s death helped contacting fraternity members in communication with our vestigate the incident because a 14-year-old paid for being Alpha fraternity brother, John propel the modern civil rights and friends. It had received national organization and the the photo did not pose a spe- Black. Race and ethnicity are Lowe, squats below the sign. A movement in America. 247 likes within a day of being University.” cific threat. not choices; they are not po- third fraternity member stands Five days after LeClere post- posted. After viewing the photo, Guajardo said that while the litical affiliations, decisions, or on the other side with an AR-15 ed the photo, a person who Kappa Alpha suspended the U.S. Attorney Chad Lamar of university considered the pic- attitudes.” semi-automatic rifle. The pho- saw it filed a bias report to the trio on Wednesday, after the the Northern District of Mis- ture “offensive,” the image did Since the first sign was to appears to have been taken university’s Office of Student news organizations provided sissippi in Oxford said the in- not present a violation of the erected in 2008, it has been at night, the scene illuminated Conduct. The complaint point- a copy of the photo to frater- formation has been referred to university’s code of conduct. the object of repeated animos- by lights from a vehicle. ed out there may have been a nity officials at Ole Miss. The the Justice Department’s Civil He noted the incident depicted ity. LeClere posted the picture fourth person present, who fraternity, which honors Con- Rights Division for further in- in the photo occurred off cam- Vandals threw the first sign on Lowe’s birthday on March took the picture. federate Gen. Robert E. Lee vestigation. pus and was not part of a uni- in the river. The second sign 1 with the message “one of “The photo is on Instagram as its “spiritual founder” on “We will be working with versity-affiliated event. was blasted with 317 bullets Memphis’s finest and the worst with hundreds of ‘likes,’ and no its website, has a history of them closely,” he said Thurs- “We stand ready to assist the or shotgun pellets before the influence I’ve ever met.” one said a thing,” said the com- racial controversy, including day. fraternity with educational op- Emmett Till Memorial Com- Neither LeClere nor Lowe plaint, a copy of which was re- an incident in which students University officials called the portunities for those members mission officials removed it. responded to repeated at- viewed by the Mississippi Cen- wore blackface at a Kappa Al- photo “offensive and hurtful.” and the chapter,” Guajardo The third sign, featured in the tempts to contact them. ter for Investigative Reporting pha sponsored Halloween par- University spokesman Rod said. Instagram photo, was dam- It is not clear whether the and ProPublica. “I cannot tell ty at the University of Virginia Guajardo acknowledged that He said the university will aged by 10 bullet holes be- fraternity students shot the Ole Miss what to do, I just in 2002. an Ole Miss official had -re continue to build programs to fore officials took it down last sign or are simply posing be- thought it should be brought to “The photo is inappropriate, ceived a copy of the Instagram engage students in “deliberate, week. A fourth sign, designed fore it. The sign is part of a your attention.” insensitive and unacceptable. picture in March. The univer- honest and candid conversa- to better withstand attacks, is memorial effort by the Emmett The photo was removed It does not represent our chap- sity referred the matter to the tions while making clear that expected to be installed soon. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 RED SUMMER SERIES Arkansas town echoes a century-old massacre NOREEN NASIR oration efforts to focus instead White, director of the Lega- Associated Press on reparations to account for cy Center. “You don’t think of what they say was theft of Helena.” EDITOR’S NOTE: Hundreds Black-owned land in the wake White and others with the of Black people died at the of the killings. center said any commemora- hands of white mob violence “It was literally a war on this tion efforts should have some during “Red Summer” but lit- area. People wanted the prop- focus on the theft of Black- tle is widely known about this erty that was almost all black- owned land. Some residents spate of violence a century later. owned,” said Mary Olson, who are calling for descendants of J. Chester Johnson never is white. She is president of the victims to receive compen- heard about the mass killing of the Elaine Legacy Center, a sation for what their families Black people in Elaine, a cou- red-brick community center lost. ple hours away from where he that works to preserve the ar- Miller and other memorial grew up in Arkansas. Nobody ea’s civil rights history. It bears organizers say Elaine doesn’t talked about it, teachers didn’t the sign, “Motherland of Civil have enough resources to sus- mention it in history classes, Rights.” tain what they envision will and only the elderly remem- The violence unfolded on become a civil rights tourist bered the bloodshed of 1919. the evening of Sept. 30, 1919, as destination. And to them, the He was an adult when he Black sharecroppers had gath- massacre story is bigger than found out about it. By then, his ered at a small church in Hoop Elaine: The Phillips Coun- grandfather, Alonzo “Lonnie” Spur, an unincorporated area ty Courthouse in Helena was Birch, was dead — perhaps tak- about 2½ miles north of Elaine. where hundreds of Black men ing a secret to his grave. The sharecroppers, wanting to were jailed and tortured fol- Johnson believes Birch took be paid better and treated more AP Photo/Noreen Nasir lowing the violence. part in the Elaine massacre. fairly, were meeting with union In this June 15, 2019, photo, men work near a monument under construction The effects of the violence And now he’s bent on telling organizers when a deputy sher- honoring victims of the Elaine Massacre that sits across from the Phillips County and aftermath endure today. the story of one of the largest iff and a railroad security offi- courthouse in Helena, Ark. The Elaine Massacre Memorial is set to be unveiled in Elaine is still highly segregat- racial mass killings in U.S. his- cer — both white — arrived. ed: White residents live pre- September and is being chaired by some descendants of the massacre's perpetrators tory, an infamous chapter in Fighting and gunfire erupt- dominantly on the south side the “Red Summer” riots that ed, though it’s still not clear and victims. and Black residents on the spread in cities and towns who shot first. The security of- to flee Arkansas and, according stand that everybody that had ... it was something that was north side. About 60 percent of across the nation. ficer was killed and the deputy to the Legacy Center, had their some degree of power in the only talked about behind closed its 527 people are Black. “I feel an obligation,” said wounded. land stolen. state was a part of the process doors.” Miller is a descendant “It’s a quiet town, but there’s Johnson, who is white. “It’s White men frustrated that Johnson said his grandfather, of the massacre, so the people of the Johnston brothers, four still racial tension here be- hard to grow up in a severely the sharecroppers were or- Alonzo “Lonnie” Birch, was a who would control all the re- wealthy, Black siblings who he cause we’re still divided,” said segregated environment and ganizing went on a rampage. member of the Ku Klux Klan cords are actively suppressing said were pulled off a train on White, a Black Elaine native for it not to affect you. If you Over several days, mobs from and worked for the Missouri the records,” Mitchell said. their way back to Helena after whose grandmother told him don’t face it and deal with it in the surrounding area and Pacific Railroad, the same com- Some residents think the a hunting trip and killed during about Black residents hiding in various ways, it becomes un- neighboring states killed men, pany that employed the rail- death toll is highly exaggerat- the massacre. swamps to escape. discovered.” women and children. road security officer who was ed. “I’m really hoping (the me- White said he welcomes ef- Johnson, who now lives in More than 200 Black men, killed at the Arkansas church Poindexter Fiser, the may- morial) is going to spark some forts to learn about the massa- New York City, is co-chair of women and children were where the Black sharecroppers or of Elaine from 1985 to 2007, conversations. That people cre but questions who gets to a committee overseeing con- killed, according to the Equal had gathered to organize. Once said the accounts of a massa- will look at it and begin to ask tell the story and who benefits struction of a memorial hon- Justice Initiative, a Montgom- the violence started, Johnson cre are “somebody trying to questions and be able to learn from sharing it. oring those killed in 1919. He ery, Alabama-based nonprof- said, railroad officials urged make something out of nothing some history of our communi- “One hundred years later, and others are hoping the it that has documented more workers to join the fighting. He much to talk about.” Fiser, who ty,” Miller said. it’s the same old game, just a structure, being built in a park than 4,400 lynchings of Black said his grandfather likely re- is white, said his late father-in- The memorial is set to be un- different day,” he said, reflect- across from the Phillips County people in the U.S. between sponded to the call. law put the number of those veiled in September. ing on the disparity between Courthouse about a half-hour 1877 and 1950. Five white peo- Narratives about the killings slain at only “about 25 people.” Not everyone supports it. those that hold power in Phil- drive from Elaine, will bring ple were killed. Hundreds of differ and records are not easy Kyle Miller, director of the Members of the Legacy Center lips County and the poor black attention to the massacre. Oth- Black people were arrested to find, said Brian Mitchell, an Delta Cultural Center in Hele- say the monument belongs in residents of Elaine. “It’s hate in ers say plans for a monument and jailed, many of them tor- assistant professor of history at na-West Helena, Arkansas, said Elaine. this town ... and Black people are a folly — starting with its tured into giving incriminating the University of Arkansas-Lit- for many years, the violence “If you said ’1919, what do you are still afraid” of talking about location — and want commem- testimony. Some were forced tle Rock. “You have to under- “was not really acknowledged think of? Elaine,” said James the massacre. The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AGUST 6, 2019

(and throughout America) who supported terminating $7-billion annual budget. It eration of leaders who could as the “McDuffie Riot.” The funds for this study should doesn't take a rocket sci- do just that. They were the McDuffie Riot of 1980 was have their “Black cards” re- entist to understand that activists of old, the original sparked by the unprovoked voked. Blacks have not and are keepers of the MMAP mis- beating death of former U.S. I can’t wrap my head not getting their fair share sion. They are a breed of W RD Marine and Miami business- around how wicked the of county contracts, county dying lions who are being re- BRIAN DENNIS ON THE STREET man Arthur Lee McDuffie by thought process of mem- jobs, private employment placed by sheepish activists several local, white, police bers of MDEAT’s board of or entrepreneurial invest- in fear of a retribution that O officers. And it was MDEAT, directors and their top ad- ment dollars. It’s as if some may never come (that needs Can you hear the people the agency founded in the ministrator must have been think we don't contribute to to be studied too). name of justice for Arthur if their logic was to "lessen the tax rolls of Miami Dade It's amazing how we're be- McDuffie, that recommend- the load" of collecting data County. ing played by our own peo- mourn over the death of ed that funds for the crucial on disparity as a reason for The county conducts over ple – people who seem to disparity study now be ter- halting the study. And for $200 million a year in con- have allowed a Willie Lynch the disparity study? minated. the Board of County Com- struction activity and Black mentality to set up shop in John Dixon, who is the missioners to support their contractors are not getting their heads. But what our When Miami Dade Coun- Their vote basically elim- current director of the MDE- foolish recommendation a fair percentage of those leaders have failed to real- ty Commission Chairwom- inated funding for crucial AT, should be fired and the without any public input pri- dollars nor are Black people ize is that when corrupted an Audrey M. Edmondson research that studies and 14 board members, Carol or to the clerk calling for the given ample employment thoughts and actions dwell along with Commissioners reports on race-based eco- Hindsman, Cheryl Mizell, Dr. vote looks as suspicious as training and placement on within, that corruption not Esteban L. Bovo Jr., Dan- nomic and social dispari- Tisa McGee, Elbert Waters, an individual holding a shot these job sites. In fact, I'm only corrupts their being, iella Levine Cava, Sally ties throughout Miami-Dade Erbira "Erbi" Blanco True, gun in plain sight, wearing a quite sure that if a disparity but it also corrupts the Heyman, Elaine Higgins, County. This important Hannibal Burton, James full-body fur coat in 100-de- study was completed on all land and people under their Xavier Suarez, Rebecca research was conducted Bunyan, Julio Piti, Katrina gree weather while standing county departments, there rule. Proverbs 29:2 guides Sosa, Jean Monestime and once every 10 years by Wright, Khaled Salahuddin, outside of a bank. Now you would be significant dispar- that, “When the righteous Dennis Moss voted on a the Miami-Dade Economic Lonnie Lawrence, Michelle know that ain't right. ities found in its hiring and are in authority, the people bundle package without any Advocacy Trust (MDEAT), Plana, Renatta Delgado and To complete a full-scale firing practices as well. rejoice: but when the wick- discussion on July 10 they formerly known as MMAP Sheldon Edwards should be disparity study every 10 Can we expect an agency ed beareth rule, the people basically told Black Miami, (Miami Metro Action Plan), removed, based on how they years at a cost of $350,000 like MDEAT, that’s funded by mourn.” To gauge who and with their nine pairs of their which was created in 1983 voted in this matter. Those breaks down to a yearly av- the county, to collect data where your leaders really hands and 18 middle fin- in response to the May Black representatives on erage of $35,000 a year. on the county and not be put are concerning you, simply gers held up and pointed in 1980 rebellion, forever in- both the Board of County That’s pennies in a bucket in a compromising position? ask yourself, not if, but why the air, to kiss their behinds. famously known in Miami Commissioners and MDEAT to a county, which has a There was a time and a gen- are you mourning. Congo officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in city of Goma The World Health Organization said the World Health Organiza- measures were being taken tion declared the Ebola out- to strengthen surveillance for outbreak an international emergency break a rare global emergency. Ebola at border posts and else- This has become the sec- where. Neighboring Rwanda, SALEH MWANAMILONGO on July 13 from a mining area ond-deadliest Ebola outbreak Uganda and South Sudan be- Associated Press in northeastern Congo’s Ituri in history, with more than gan vaccinating health work- province and started showing 1,700 people killed despite the ers weeks or months ago. Officials in Congo on Tues- symptoms on July 22. He is widespread use of an exper- WHO says the risk of regional day said a second Ebola case now isolated at an Ebola treat- imental but effective Ebola spread remains “very high.” had been confirmed in Goma, ment center. Ebola symptoms vaccine. Containing the out- The declaration of a global the city of more than 2 mil- can start to occur between two break faces unprecedented health emergency — the fifth lion people whose first con- and 21 days from infection, challenges amid attacks by in history — brought a surge firmed case in this yearlong health experts say. rebel groups and resistance of millions of dollars in new outbreak was reported earlier Goma is on Congo’s heavily by wary community residents pledges by international do- this month. traveled border with Rwanda AP Photo/Jerome Delay in a region of Congo that had nors but some health workers There appeared to be no and has an international air- In this Sunday, July 14, 2019 photo, burial workers put never experienced an Ebola say a new approach is needed link between the man’s case port. For months health offi- outbreak before. to combat misunderstandings on protective gear before carrying the remains of Mussa and the previous one in Goma, cials had feared that an Ebo- Muyembe and other officials in the community. Far too Jean-Jacques Muyembe, a lo- la case would be confirmed Kathembo, an Islamic scholar who had prayed over on Tuesday sought to reas- many people in this outbreak cal Ebola response coordina- there. Days after the first those who were sick, and his wife, Asiya, to their final sure both Goma residents and are still dying at home, they tor, told reporters. He arrived Goma case was announced, resting place in Beni, Congo. Both died of Ebola. neighboring countries that say. The Miami Times 8 Finance MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 Technology

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Media entrepreneur Nely Galán’s riveting discussion on becoming empowered, self-reliant, and rich in every way, received a standing ovation.

bout 500 women way, received a standing ovation. of color attend- Galán stressed that women need ed the annual their own money. There is no prince ColorComm Con- charming nor magic bullet. Em- ference at the brace fear – make fear your best Ritz-Carlton Key friend and do it anyway. It will get BiscayneA last week. Known as better. She added that pain is your C2, the July 24-26 meeting was a answer and to take power. It won’t business conference and retreat be given. for women of color in communica- New York Times bestselling au- tions. Veteran journalists Ann Curry thor and Miami native Marco Borg- and media maven Linda Johnson es’ book entitled “The Greenprint” Rice, chairwoman and CEO of John- has many people wanting to build son Publishing Co., were among better eating habits. So much so, the speakers. ColorComm Miami, Jay Z & Beyoncé wrote the book’s whose executive director is Jessica introduction; they too are believers. Garrett Modkins, president of Hip Borges gave ColorComm Mi- New York Times best selling author and Miami native Rock Star, an advertising, public ami Executive Director Modkins Marco Borges and ColorComm Miami Executive relations and marketing firm based information on how a plant-based Director Jessica Garrett Modkins. in Miami, is one of 10 chapters diet will help her move into meno- nationwide. pause. An unavoidable subject “Be a Boss!” “Do you!” “Love for all women that deserves more You!” “Do not be afraid to face attention. your haters!” “Laugh in the face of Borges discussed the difference fear!” were all themes emanating between self care and health care, from speaker to speaker at the stress management, and the moti- sixth annual C2 ColorComm Wom- vation factor of love. Genes versus en of Color in Communications habits was the discussion that had COLORFUL Conference. all attendees on edge. He exhorted Media entrepreneur Nely Galán’s how a plant-based diet can reverse discussion on becoming empow- cancer, heart disease, high choles- COMMUNICATORS ered, self-reliant, and rich in every terol, and obesity.

Be ahead of the game, Bossip founder advises Jamarlin Martin says pay attention to the promising leaders of tomorrow Miami Times Staff Report direction of an online portal JaMartin for Black people looking for Martin From panelist and moder- their news. His pioneering ators to the keynote, attend- thoughts are quantified by ees received an abundance Nielsen media who now re- of information to be pro- ports that Black media con- gressive in this ever-evolv- sumption averages 44 min- ing media space at the fourth utes per day. Black Owned Media Alliance “You are going to have to (BOMA) Symposium. tap into the people who are The symposium was held going to be the leaders a year Photos courtesy of Island Syndicate last Wednesday at the Little from now. Two years from Dexter Bridgeman and Janiah Adams intereact Haiti Cultural Center. now. Three years from now. above, while a BOMA event attendees listens atten- Jamarlin Martin, founder Five years from now. The dif- tively. of digital magazines Bossip, ferentiation of Bossip not just Madam Noire, and Hip Hop talking about what Jay Z was Wired was the keynote speak- doing. What Beyoncé was er. Martin decided 10 years doing but we had a political ago to provide news and in- angle to the information. Be- formation to the underserved cause we covered politics we Black online consumer. used the term Bolitics and so “When you are building a that was one of the things that business in a rapidly chang- helped grow the business.” ing industry you are going to It is this type of forward have to be ahead of the game,” thinking that was the ca- said Martin as he spoke about talysis to begin BOMA. It his journey since 2006. was the brain child of Dex- His foresight in the digital ter Bridgeman who brought stratosphere for the culture of other South Florida media Blacks guided him in the right SEE BOSSIP 10B Technology 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Samung’s Galaxy Fold is return- ing to market in September with a tweaked design that includes new caps on its hinge and reduced space between the hinge and body of the phone.

Galaxy Fold, the first of its kind Samsung resurrects the phone three months after abruptly canceling its launch; arrives in September

REED ALBERGOTTI the device to fail catastrophically. ing folding smartphone from the and countless news stories, the The Washington Post Samsung responded by delaying embattled Chinese technology giant company pulled the phone from the the launch indefinitely to refine the Huawei also isn’t expected to come market. Samsung says it will finally start design of the device. out until September. Huawei is also When problems with the Galaxy selling its Galaxy Fold tablet phone The Fold represented Samsung’s facing an existential threat from Fold review units started surfacing, to consumers, following an embar- effort to win the race to the cutting the United States. The Commerce the company at first tried to deflect rassing false start in April when the edge of the smartphone market by Department has barred U.S. com- the criticism, saying it was confined company was forced to cancel the beating rivals Apple and Huawei to panies from selling components to a “limited number” of devices. It launch at the final hour because of a unique new product: a screen that to Huawei on national security also blamed reviewers for thinking durability concerns. folds in half, giving the customers a grounds, threatening its ability to they should remove the protective In a news release Wednesday, small tablet computer that doubles produce products. film, which some people thought Samsung said it will start selling as a regular-sized smartphone. If Samsung is able to bounce was similar to the disposable piec- the Fold in September, following In some ways, the Fold’s launch back from the Galaxy Fold contro- es of plastic that come on some improvements to make the device was all about Samsung’s image. versy, it won’t be the first time the new screens. “Removing the protec- more durable. Analysts said they expected the company has recovered from a tive layer or adding adhesives to the In April, Samsung was taking company to sell few of the devices serious public relations debacle. main display may cause damage,” orders for the $2,000 device and but that the positive press for being In 2016, after Samsung launched the company said in a statement at stores were just days away from first to market with a folding screen the Note 7, some of the oversized the time. displaying it on shelves when prod- would help elevate all of its prod- smartphones began exploding or But analysts and former Samsung uct reviewers who had received the ucts in the minds of consumers. catching fire. Some replacement employees said the company prob- units for testing started to report Instead, the good press became a units that the company shipped to ably knew about reliability issues problems. Some reported that the black eye. customers had the same problem, with the devices long before they hinges had failed. Others said they Still, even with the delayed and Samsung faced a government were sent to reviewers. Samsung had accidentally peeled a protec- launch, Samsung may beat its recall because of the faulty bat- meticulously tests its electronics, tive layer off the screen, causing competitors to market. A compet- teries. Following weeks of delays SEE PHONE 10B

Rueters The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 Trump exaggerates his role in Black job gains HOPE YEN 6 percent. Associated Press But many economists view the continued eco- President Donald nomic growth since the Trump is exaggerating middle of 2009, when his role in bringing eco- Democratic President nomic gains to Black The most Barack Obama was in Americans. dramatic office, as the primary Brushing off criticism explanation for hiring. that his tweets against drop in Black More important, there nonwhite lawmakers unemployment are multiple signs that are racist, Trump as- came under the racial wealth gap serts that he’s done Obama, when is now worsening and plenty to improve the “it fell from a the administration fortunes of African recession high appears to have done Americans as seen by of 16.8 percent little, if anything, to their low unemploy- specifically address ment rate, while Dem- in March 2010 this challenge. ocrats have done noth- to 7.8 percent Blacks also had high- ing. That’s not the case. in January er income prior to the A look at the claim: 2017.” Trump administration. TRUMP: “The facts A Black household speak far louder than earned median income words! The Democrats for Black job growth. of $40,258 in 2017, the always play the Race He’s also wrong to as- latest data available. Card, when in fact they sert that Democrats ha- That’s below a 2000 have done so little for ven’t done anything to peak of $42,348, ac- our Nation’s great Afri- improve the economic cording to the Census can American people. situation for African Bureau. Now, lowest unem- Americans. The most dramatic ployment in U.S. his- It’s true that Black drop in Black unem- tory, and only getting unemployment did ployment came un- better.” — tweet Sun- reach a record low der Obama, when it day. during the Trump ad- fell from a recession THE FACTS: ministration: 5.9 per- AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster high of 16.8 percent in Trump is seeking cred- cent in May 2018. It President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, July 26, March 2010 to 7.8 per- it he doesn’t deserve currently stands at 2019. cent in January 2017.

with media out- to include Da-Venya mer Walker Davis get to know Black me- lets and members Armstrong (Arm- (Synergy Market- dia is South Florida. BOSSIP Bridgeman (MIA strong Creative), ing), Lynda V. Harris “Our 4th annual CONTINUED FROM 8B Media Group), Tony Tyron Barrington (Lynda V. Harris Inde- symposium was a great and Woodie Lesesne (Barrington Cre- pendent Financial Ad- success. I’m pleased companies togeth- (LMG Entertain- ative Production), visor), Tamara Philip- with the panels, pan- er to bond forces of ment), Jessica Gar- Jesse Coleman peaux (Island TV), elists and proud to common interest for rett Modkins (Hip (Video Mix TV), and Calibe Thompson have presented Black the promotion, de- Rock Star Advertis- Melissa Hunter (Island Syndicate). excellence in Little velopment, longev- ing), Garth Reeves Davis (Sugarcane The symposium is an Haiti,” Chairwoman ity, empowerment, (Miami Times), Deb- Magazine), Som- annual opportunity to Hunter Davis. and financial stabil- ra Toomer (WMBM), ity of Black-owned Sandy Walker (The media in South Gospel Truth), and Florida. BOMA was Peter Webley (Carib- formed in 2015 in a bean Today). ColorComm Miami members from left to are Monica Kirk- back room at New Today, member- land, Isheka Harrison, Jessica Garrett Modkins, Stephanie Birth Baptist Church ship has increased Anderson, and Merdochey T. LaFrance.

City of Miami Department. And had planned to use to sell to Apple. That Huawei’s phone, Notice of Solicitation Apple, Samsung’s for 5G modems when may have delayed because of trade re- PHONE biggest competitor Intel announced it Apple’s entrance strictions, will prob- ITB No.: 18-19-026 CONTINUED FROM 9B in the high-end U.S. was giving up on into 5G, giving Sam- ably be difficult to Title: Kennedy Park Restroom Building – D2, B-35838 smartphone market, making the equip- sung an opportunity get inside the United ITB Due Date Thursday, August 29, 2019: at 2:00 PM putting them through lost the supplier it ment it had planned to benefit. States. a battery of tests in a Voluntary Pre-Bid Conference laboratory in Korea, City of Miami among other places, 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor South Conference Room said former employ- Miami, Florida 33130 ees who spoke on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM. the condition of ano- nymity because they (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: had signed nondis- Friday, August 9, 2019 at 5:00 PM) closure agreements. At the time, Sam- Sealed Bid will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s sung said it began PUBLIC NOTICE office located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 investigating as soon as it heard reports of For additional information, please contact Anthony Rolle at Arolle@ problems. RFP 19-02 miamigov.com or visit our Procurement Opportunities webpage at: But “early adopt- http://www.miamigov.com/MiamiCapital/NewBidsandProposals.html ers” may still be SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST willing and excited THIS SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” IN to purchase the re- COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18-74 OF THE CITY CODE. vamped device, ana- lysts say. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALs FOR THE DP# 29676 Emilio T. González, City Manager In the news re- DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN lease last Wednes- day, Samsung said THE HISTORIC OVERTOWN CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT the new Fold has a DISTRICT strengthened hinge and protective caps. The Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (“SEOPW CRA”), Metal layers have pursuant to Florida Statute 163.380, is declaring its intent to dispose of its interest in 13 vacant been added under- parcels of property owned by the SEOPW CRA and identified in Exhibit “A” of the Request for neath the flexible Proposals (“RFP”). The 13 parcels are located within the Study Area of the Historic Overtown display to reinforce Culture and Entertainment District Master Plan, as depicted in Exhibit “B” of the RFP. The SEOPW it, and the opening CRA may sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the 13 parcels for uses in accordance with the 2018 SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Plan Update (“Redevelopment Plan”). As such, the SEOPW around the hinge CRA is inviting proposals from private developers or any persons interested in undertaking the has been shrunken, development of the aforementioned parcels in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan and the evidently to keep Historic Overtown Culture and Entertainment District Master Plan (“Master Plan”). debris from getting inside and damag- The Redevelopment Plan and the Master Plan may be obtained from the SEOPW CRA office, ing the device. “All 819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, Florida 33136, or from the SEOPW CRA webpage: http:// of us at Samsung www.miamicra.com/seopwcra/pages/default.html. appreciate the sup- port and patience RFP documents may be obtained on or after Tuesday, July 30, 2019, from the SEOPW CRA we’ve received from office, 819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, Florida 33136, or from the SEOPW CRA webpage: Galaxy fans all over http://www.miamicra.com/seopwcra/pages/procurement.html. the world,” Samsung wrote in the news re- Completed Responses must be delivered to the City of Miami - City Clerk’s Office, 3500 Pan lease. American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133 no later than Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 11:00am. And Samsung’s Any Responses received after the above date and time or delivered to a different address or biggest smartphone location will not be considered. competitors, Hua- wei and Apple, are The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to accept any Responses deemed to be in the best interest facing difficulties of of the SEOPW CRA, to waive any minor irregularities, omissions, and/or technicalities in any their own. Huawei’s Responses, or to reject any or all Responses and to re-advertise for new Responses as deemed smartphone unit has necessary by the SEOPW CRA without notice. been put in jeopardy because of the com- For more information please contact the SEOPW CRA office at (305) 679-6800. pany’s trouble with the U.S. Commerce #30771 The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019

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SPORTS RED RAIDERS REBOUNDS Miami Edison football team gets new equipment after fire destroys gear Miami Times Staff Report they had continued to practice after the fire The Miami Edison with no gear. Senior High School “This is the greatest football team received thing that could hap- a truckload of equip- pen. We had no pads; ment last week from were working on air. the Miami Dolphins The only thing we and Baptist Health had were five garbage South Florida. cans that were left ...,” The team had lost said Miami Edison most of its practice Head Football Coach equipment in a field Luther Campbell. house fire June 23. Ar- “For the Dolphins to son was not suspect- come and make this ed. “Everything is ba- donation along with sically decimated and Baptist Health, that’s

letes have been portance of giving IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND through a lot over the back to one’s com- FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA last couple of months. munity,” said Super- PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DENZIL WALTERS In May, team member intendent Alberto M. File No. 2019-002606-CP Richecarde Dumay Carvalho. Division 02 died when a car struck Edison alum Nat Deceased.

him and two other Moore said the gift NOTICE TO CREDITORS boys from the Little made the team mem- (Summary Administration) Haiti Football Club bers know that some- TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE in North Miami. The body cares about ESTATE: boys were on their them. You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Denzil Walters, deceased, File Number 2019-002606- way to a soccer tour- “They got new CP-02, by the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division, nament in Weston equipment, a new the address of which is 73 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130; that the decedent’s date of death was March 10, 2018; that the total value of the estate is and were heading to sense of pride, that $33,305.00 approximate and that the names and addresses of those to whom it a spot where they somebody cares has been assigned by such order are: would be picked up about them ... the Mi- Name Address early May 25 when ami Dolphins cares Alison Nyantekyi, 6250 Phillips Lake Way, Lithonia, Georgia 33058. tragedy struck. about them,” Moore Hyacinth Walters, 6250 Phillips Lake Way, Lithonia, Georgia 30058. “I am grateful to the said. “You want to in- Miami Dolphins and spire kids to want to Darren Walters,136 NE 83rd Street, Miami, Florida 33138. Baptist Health South be something special, ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: Florida for teaching to be something great, All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or de- our student-athletes and hopefully that’s mands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their about passion, com- what we are doing claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA passion, and the im- here today.” STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICA- BLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Coral Bay Cove The date of first publication of this Notice is July 03, 2019. 25851 S. Dixie Hwy Homestead, FL 33032 Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Now accepting applications Carsandra D. Buie erty City and doing Attorney it’s hard for us now a beautiful thing. this is a great thing.” For 2, 3 & 4 BD apartments Florida Bar Number: 0046043 an Affordable Housing Rental Community. 1736 North Ronald Reagan Blvd to get ready to com- There’s no words that When the truck Longwood, FL 32750 plete,” Miami Edison you could put to it. It’s gate rolled up and Call (305)258-4174. Telephone: 321-209-2843 Fax: 407-321-1494 Coach Madsen Mar- just that. That’s what the team members Temp. Leasing Office 26205 SW 144th AVE E-Mail: cellus said at the time. it’s all about. It’s all saw the gear, cleats [email protected] A month later, on about community and and pads, they made Homestead, FL 33032 Secondary E-Mail: [email protected] This institution is an Equal Tuesday, July 23, the community support- a loud cheer. They Person Giving Notice: Red Raiders were ing itself and major immediately helped Opportunity Provider and Employer. Alison Nyanteki 6250 Phillips Lake Way back to having equip- organization like that with the unloading. Lithonia, Georgia 30058 ment again, though coming down to Lib- The student-ath- The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019

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there is an ‘I’ Anthony DAVIS in team

Franchises are not at all concerned about having a real legacy

he NBA has a new look. No, I’m not talking logos or any- thing like that, just the make-up of teams themselves as the 2019 NBA free-agency period draws to a close. This was one of the wildest free-agency periods we’ve seen in very long time. The trades and the maneuvers madeT were the equivalent of a well-played chess match between players and teams. Though there are still some ancillary moves to be made, the big- gest moves by the biggest names are all done. We witnessed teams go from the big three to dynamic duos. Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors to get caught up in Brooklyn’s Nets. He’ll be teaming up with Kyrie Irving from the Bos- ton Celtics. Anthony Davis flew the coop to join LeBron James to don the pur- ple and gold in LA LA Land. And the Kawhi Leonard watch is finally over. He dashed the hopes of teams, both nationally and internationally. He said no to the Los Angeles Lakers. He bid adieu to the Toronto Raptors, the team he just brought their first NBA title. He said yes to the Los Angeles Clippers, the other LA team, which, according to Leonard, is the most relevant of the two. Joining Leonard in one of the biggest hush-hush moves of this year’s free agency is Paul George. A top-secret move that curried the favor of Leonard and subsequently propelled the move of Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rock- ets to play with his one-time teammate James Harden. Our very own Miami Heat would not be left out of the free-agency party. Heat President Pat Riley may not have gotten his orca, but he did make a killer-whale-of-a-move. With no cap-space and no one ex- pecting them to do anything in this free-agency period, the godfather pulled off a four-team trade to get what he believes to be a core piece for the team to build on in one Jimmy Butler. he’s still widely regarded as one Butler may rest a notch below the cream of the superstar crop, but of the best two-way players in the game today. And though the Heat have yet to ac- quire the other half of the duo for Butler, it puts a new face on the franchise. And it gives fans someone new and exciting to look forward to next season. But this is and always will be Wade’s house. #Wa- deCounty One of the draws for Butler to come to the Heat was “legacy.” He saw how the Heat handled the re- tirement of their superstar Dwyane Wade and he wanted some of that Heat culture treatment. Which sparks the question, whatever happened to the era of legendary teams? We still have legendary play- ers, but what about the team legacy? What ever happened to the notion that the players on the other team were the enemy? What about the era when guys wanted to beat and compete against each other? You could like/respect another player, but on the court, they were your enemy. It was always us against them. Now, players want to join teams with the enemy. They want to be best friends with the enemy. They want to work out with the enemy. A king has to have a castle. When it is all said and done, and the playing days are over, with which team will history associate this gen- eration of players? Seems the days of players spending their whole careers with just one team and building a legacy has gone by the wayside. There was a time when it was about the team, the fans, the city and winning as a whole. Fans are having to buy new jerseys for their favorite player almost every other year. Players have grown impatient waiting for a championship team to be built. Though winning a championship is what they say they seek, even that doesn’t seem to be enough. They want to win now, and they want to win it with the players of their choosing. They are reserving the right to choose and not just be chosen. Just look at the moves made by Durant and Leonard during this free-agency period. They both left championship teams, which is their right. But the fond memories of storied franchises and the players who shaped and continue to shape them beckons. Kevin When you think of the Chicago Bulls, you automatically think about Michal Jordan. The San Antonio Spurs, your thoughts are drawn to DURANT Tim Duncan. It’s Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. As for iconic Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks, a fella by the name of Patrick Ewing comes to mind. Of course, there are others, but you get the gist. There is no sense of team loyalty in today’s NBA. It seems to be about me, myself and I. There is no “I” in team. There is no “I” in legacy. Well, we can reminisce about the past. But if nothing else, the 2019/20 NBA season promises to be a very intriguing, as the strangle-hold the Warriors previously held on the NBA finals is now anyone’s game. Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

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Delou Africa marks its 10th anniversary with festival

A CELEBRATION OF DANCE, DRUM, CULTURE Miami Times Staff Report

elou Africa Inc. continues to play a key cultural role in the narra- tive of the arts and culture landscape of South Florida. For 10 Sheila Alexander and years, Delou Africa has celebrated the resilience of African dance troupes from Guinea,

and music with a vibrant variety of traditions from throughout the Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Diaspora. This year, it brings DanceAfrica Miami-African Diaspora Haiti and Cuba will perform Dance & Drum Festival of Florida on Aug. 2-4 at Little Haiti Cultural Complex, lo- D during DanceAfrica cated at 212 NE 59 Terrace, in Miami. DanceAfrica Miami is set to be a high-spir- Miami Aug. 2-4. ited, three-day family-friendly, multicultural arts and educational event.

SEE DANCE 5C The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 Actresses of color want equal pay LYNN ELBER and “Because of the way my deal LINDSEY BAHR is set up, I had no problem giv- Associated Press ing back money to make sure Jessica Alba gets paid what Jes- Actresses of color are getting sica Alba is worth,” Union said. more roles and acclaim, but not “But you have to have the stu- commensurate money. Recog- dio, the network, everyone to nizing that achieving change sign off on that.” isn’t a solo act, they looked for Asserting one’s economic help — and found it in each value can be complicated when other. the sensitive subject of ethnic- Giving colleagues a peek ity is involved, even for cele- at their paychecks, speaking brated actress Viola Davis, an out about economic disparity Oscar and Emmy winner. In a and using hard-won success 2018 interview Davis said that to boost others are among the while people have termed her measures slowly gaining trac- “a black Meryl Streep” she isn’t tion in an industry where most paid what she’s worth. actors are hunting for their Davis later felt compelled next freelance job and women to offer a public apology, tell- of color face entrenched barri- ing The Associated Press she ers. doesn’t compare herself to “One of the first things we Streep, others do, and that she say is, ‘Find out what the peo- was taking responsibility for ple around you are making,’” making the most of her poten- said entertainment lawyer tial with her own productions. Nina Shaw, a founding member While African American ac- of Times Up, the organization tresses fight for pay that match- created in 2018 to fight sexual es the stardom and critical misconduct and workplace in- acclaim they’ve achieved after equality. “And more and more, decades of struggle, the scant we’re finding that people are number of leading roles for ac- AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File willing to talk to each other.” tresses of Asian and Latino de- Without knowledge of what This Dec. 10, 2018 file photo shows actresses Jessica Alba, left, and Gabrielle Union at an NBA basketball scent is a different burden. other actors with a similar game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat in Los Angeles. Union and Alba star in "L.A.'s Fin- Even with the box-office hit track record are getting for est," a spin off Union's character from "Bad Boys II." “Crazy Rich Asians,” the sit-

Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File AP Photo/Susan Sterner, File This Feb. 27, 2017 file photo shows Viola Davis holding her Oscar for best sup- This April 19, 1998 file photo shows actress Jennifer Lopez accepting the best porting actress for role in "Fences," at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, actress award for her performance in "Selena" at the Alma Awards in Pasadena, Calif. In a 2018 interview with journalist Tina Brown, Davis said that while people Calif. Lopez made a huge leap for Latinas with 1997's "Selena," becoming the have termed her "a Black Meryl Streep" she isn't paid what she's worth. She first Latin actress to earn $1 million. said she is taking responsibility for making the most of her potential with her own productions.

com “Fresh Off the Boat” and Sandra Oh’s success in “Killing Eve,” actors with Asian roots struggle to get lead roles and commensurate pay, said Nancy Wang Yuen, a Biola University professor and author of “Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism.” “There isn’t a kind of a con- sistent platform advocating for Asians in Hollywood, and that’s part of the problem,” she said. Jennifer Lopez made a huge leap for Latinas with 1997′s “Selena,” becoming the first Hispanic actress to earn $1 mil- lion. The importance of that payday has grown in retro- spect, said Lopez, who recalled

Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File that she felt undeserving and This Jan. 7, 2018 file photo shows Octavia Spencer, even ashamed of her success at the time. left, and Jessica Chastain at the 75th annual Golden “But now I realize that it was Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Spencer opened Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File important because our commu- Chastain's eyes to pay disparity for women of color, This May 19, 2017 file photo shows actress Ana de la Reguera at the premiere nity needed that boost to say, the African-American actress said during a Sundance of the Showtime series "Twin Peaks" in Los Angeles. De la Reguera, who stars in ’Yes, we are just as much value Film Festival panel last year. Chastain vowed to make “Power” and the upcoming film “Army of the Dead,” says she learned several trips as any other actor (in) a lead- things right on her film and the result, Spencer said, for career and pay advancement through an informal “Latina Who Lunch” group ing role in Hollywood, in a big was an increase of five times in what she'd expected. started by Eva Longoria. film,” Lopez said. “Everybody knows there is racism, there is sexism .... it all equivalent work, “you are way exists. It’s just about us getting behind the eight ball,” said Ga- career building tips. the complex deals that include found. That exceeds the al- a resume and the fan base that to the point of you realizing brielle Union (“Think Like a “We were actually encourag- compensation for acting and most 61 percent they represent leads to more and better roles. what you’re worth and who you Man,” “Being Mary Jane”). ing each other to, say, shadow other work (as with HBO’s “Big among U.S. women. Yet box-office receipts and TV are,” she said. Changing entrenched behav- (observe) a director, ask to di- Little Lies,” which Reese With- Asked if industry racism is ratings show that audiences Awkwafina, the young break- ior takes time, Union said, but rect an episode, ask to be the erspoon and Nicole Kidman at play, Union, who won a con- embrace projects with multi- out star of “Crazy Rich Asians” “little by little we’re commu- executive producer,” de la Reg- starred in and produced). tract dispute with media giant ethnic casts, according to an and “The Farewell,” finds her- nicating, and women of color, uera said. The #MeToo move- But there is research that Viacom-owned BET over her annual Hollywood diversity self in a similar position but specifically Black women, are ment consumed their attention adds weight to complaints of series “Being Mary Jane,” had a report from the University of forced to navigate among es- like, ‘Oh, hell nah.’ We are so last year, but she continues disparity. In the latest San Di- ready reply. California, Los Angeles. tablished actresses fed up with woefully underpaid, under-ap- advising women one-on-one ego State University analysis “Based on the numbers that Union wanted an established the status quo and past ready to preciated, disrespected.” as they learn to navigate Holly- of TV’s broadcast, cable and I know that black women, Lati- actress playing opposite her in make waves. Ana de la Reguera (“Pow- wood’s intricate system, which streaming programs, women nas, Asian women, indigenous “L.A.’s Finest,” which spins off “Maybe I should inform my- er,” upcoming film “Army of she said is more challenging had 40 percent of the speaking actors are making, there is no Union’s character from “Bad self how getting paid works but, the Dead”) saw the value of than the still-growing industry roles while men had 60 percent other logical reason why we are Boys II,” and settled on Jessi- at this point, I’m a newcomer. ... networking as part of “Lati- in her native Mexico. in 2017-18 despite the genders paid what we are paid versus ca Alba (“Sin City,” ″Dark An- And I don’t know what I should nas Who Lunch,” an informal What performers earn is dif- being evenly split in the popu- what our contemporaries are gel”). As executive producer of be getting,” she said. “But I think group started by Eva Longoria. ficult to verify, say researchers lation. Further limiting oppor- paid who are lacking melanin,” the Spectrum TV series, Union if I continue to deliver products Actresses, as well as writers who track film and TV em- tunities for women of color: 67 she said. was positioned to make that that are doing well and that are and directors, gathered to share ployment. Privacy concerns percent of all female roles went Less work means fewer happen — and ensure that Alba well-received, I should be com- their experiences and job and are one obvious reason, as are to white actresses, the study chances for an actress to build was fairly compensated. pensated fairly, right?”. Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Godfrey Benede plays the lead goom- bay drum during a goombay parade, the highlight of the Goombay Festival.

SUMMER IN

Grand BahamaMiami TImes Photos/Felipe Rivas

GOOMBAY FESTIVAL AND ECOLOGY TOURS ARE HIGHLIGHTS OF JULY TRIP TO THE ISLAND

FELIPE RIVAS Taino Beach, Freeport’s com- the Bahamas, but her first [email protected] munity park, for a massive time enjoying an extended free block party that attracts time in Grand Bahama, as she Summertime in the Baha- close to 500 people at a time, stayed in Nassau, the nation’s mas is a time of celebration, where they enjoy traditional capital, during her last visit, music, traditional cuisine, Bahamian food, music, cul- which was more than 10 years and outdoor activities. In the ture and games. ago, she said. city of Freeport, Grand Ba- Detroit native, Chante Jack- Less than 55 miles off the hama, the month of July sees son, and her family were one coast of Florida, visitors can Bahamian Independence Day, of the many festival-goers get to Freeport, Grand Ba- great summertime weather, that wandered around the hama’s largest city, by plane and cultural traditions com- park, enjoying the sights and or cruise. Direct flights are bine into a grandiose month- visiting the different tradi- available through Fort Lau- long celebration known as tional food stands. derdale, Orlando, and At- the Goombay Festival, a cele- “Everyone is nice and lanta, while major cities like bration of the entire Bahami- friendly; I feel safe and I am Chicago, New York, and De- an culture. really enjoying the delica- troit offer connecting flights Every Thursday in July, res- cies,” Jackson said. This is the to Freeport. idents, and tourists flock to second time Jackson visited SEE SUMMER 6C The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 ‘Stranger Things’ breakout star: Priah Ferguson She's a spunky seventh grader from Atlanta

MARK KENNEDY lanta” and “Mercy Street,” had Associated Press quick-or-you’ll-miss it mo- ments in season 2 of “Strang- One of the breakout stars of er Things” but has roared into “Stranger Things” is an actress the new one with an action se- who wants to do more action quence and catchphrases like roles and maybe get behind the “You can’t spell America with- camera. But first, there’s sev- out Erica” and “Just the facts.” enth grade. She was handed a helmet Priah Ferguson, a 12-year- fitted with flashlights and sent old Atlanta middle schooler, though the ventilation shafts has given season 3 of the sci-fi, of Starcourt Mall to discover back-to-the-’80s Netflix show a what a secret group of Rus- jolt of sassy electricity. sians was hiding. For this, she Priah plays Erica, a My Little earned her reward: “Free. Ice. Pony-obsessed, He-Man steal- Cream. For. Life.” ing, walkie-talkie intercepting “I got to do like a little stunt. little sister of Lucas, played by So I was like, ‘Wow this is Caleb McLaughlin. something I’ve always want- “She’s a very confident per- ed to do,’” she said. “That was

son and I’m confident,” Priah cool.” Netflix via AP said. “She’s a leader. I’m a lead- Her Erica has spunk and This image released by Netflix shows Priah Ferguson, center, in a scene from "Stranger Things." Ferguson, er. So we have a lot of similar- verve, liable to scream into a 12-year-old Atlanta middle schooler, has given season 3 of the sci-fi, back-to-the-‘80s Netflix show a jolt of ities.” a walkie-talkie: “Code red? I The actress, who previously got a code for you instead. It’s sassy electricity, playing Erica, a “My Little Pony”-obsessed, He-Man stealing, walkie-talkie intercepting little has had minor roles on “At- called code shut your mouth.” sister of Lucas, played by Caleb McLaughlin.

Erica will not stand for nerdi- “I want to separate my act- ness but there’s a little nerd in ing from school. It just got to her, too. be a little too much,” she said. Twelve-year-old Priah Fer- “It’s just too much drama.” guson has given season 3 of She’s taking that message 'Stranger Things' a jolt of sassy across the country, team- electricity ing up with applesauce and “She’s an anti-nerd nerd,” yogurt-pouch maker GoGo the actress says. “A lot of peo- squeeZ to encourage kids to ple have a little nerdiness in put aside their devices and them. I have a little nerdiness embrace unstructured play as in me.” part of the “BE Time” initia- Adjua Ferguson, her moth- tive. er, said she and her husband “I love having free time to recognized artistic potential in stay off my phone, even though their daughter when she was I love my phone,” she said. “At just 2. times it can just be draining. “She was an expressive You just need a time to really baby— she always had the see the real world.” most unique expressions and When at home, Priah walks reactions. She always had an the dog, creates dances with old soul. She would just re- her little sister, gets on her spond to things beyond her scooter, is really crafty, adores years, very conversational,” doing her nails and has lately she said. “From there, people been getting into Legos. (For kept saying she had something the record, she does like ice special.” cream in real life, too.) Netflix via AP Priah hopes to continue act- Her life is changing — and This image released by Netflix shows Priah Ferguson in a scene from "Stranger Things." Ferguson, a 12-year- ing and maybe direct one day she’s documenting it. “I’m old Atlanta middle schooler, has given season 3 of the sci-fi, back-to-the-‘80s Netflix show a jolt of sassy as well. But staying a kid is also just taking in everything and I electricity, playing Erica, a “My Little Pony”-obsessed, He-Man stealing, walkie-talkie intercepting little sister a goal. She’s not planning to re- keep a journal to know where turn to her school’s drama club I go and just share my experi- of Lucas, played by Caleb McLaughlin. this fall. ence on places that I went to.”

Saturday, Aug. 3. Tickets DaCosta; and Anita Macbeth. cost $30. Since the festival's in- DANCE A wide variety of festival ception, it has seen 35,000 CONTINUED FROM 1C stages and activity includes patrons and have garnered workshops on African and support from many local and “Our yearly festival is a Caribbean dance and drum statewide organizations. springboard to community and music; African fashions “We celebrate the 10th capacity building, to increase by All Over Africa; yoga; a Anniversary of Delou Afri- understanding within and health fair and symposium; a ca Inc. and the showcasing Grand Bahama between communities and bazaar; and a children's vil- of dance and music tradi- to stimulate dialogue and lage. tions in the African culture. increase awareness and sen- Several individuals will We are excited to be a part- sitivity for culture within be recognized during the ner of Dance Africa Miami the African Diaspora,” says festival through Delou Af- 2019 as it’s an experience Njeri Plato, executive direc- rica’s Cultural Communi- that both locals and visitors tor, of Delou Africa Inc. ty Outreach Development will enjoy," saud Connie W. This year’s concert ex- (CCOD) awards. The award Kinnard, vice president of travaganza, Seeds of the Di- is conferred based on the Multicultural Tourism & De- aspora, is a collaboration of recipient's exemplary work. velopment at the Greater Mi- dance, drum and musical Delou Africa’s 2019 award re- ami Convention and Visitors artists, groups and storytell- cipients are: Ibrahima Diou- Bureau. ers from Guinea, Senegal, bate; Mamadouba Camara; For more information, vis- Mali, Ivory Coast, Haiti, and Mouminatou Camara; Yous- it http://adddff.delouafrica. Cuba. It takes place 8 p.m. Full Life Photography souf Koumbassa; Mohamed org /about-festival/.

designed for children from birth of 1959: 11 a.m. every first Miami-Dade/Broward Alumni 9-12; Time and date, TBA; to 5 years at Miami Children’s Tuesday at Golden Corral, 9045 Association: 9:30 a.m. every 1350 NW 50th St.. Info: Call Museum. Pines Blvd. Info: 305-989-0994. third Saturday; North Shore Med- 305-758-1577 or visit www. ical Center; Info: Call 786-356- childrendance.net. ASSOCIATION/CHAPTER Miami Northwestern Class 4412. MEETINGS of 1968: 2 p.m. every fourth The Overtown Children and The Citizen Advi - Saturday; North Miami Library. Booker T. Washington Class Youth Coalition: Free profes- sory Committee: 7 Info: call 305-812-6263. of 1967: 4-6 p.m. every third sional development workshops. LIFESTYLE p.m. every second Saturday; African Heritage Cul- Register: www.overtowncyc. Thursday to discuss The George Washington tural Arts Center. Info call 305- org/workshops. Info: Contact general community issues; Carver Alumni Association: 333-7128 Shari Benjamin at 786-477- Northside Police Station. Info: 12:30 p.m. every third Wednes- 5813. HAPPENINGS Call 786-512-3641. day; Community Center in Coco- Top Ladies of Distinction nut Grove. Info: Call 954-248- Inc.: 10 a.m. every second Sat- Haitian Folk Cardio Dance COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF Women on the Move Inc.: 6946. urday. Info: Call Betty Bridges Class: Get a good workout, as [email protected] Every fourth Saturday for women 786-320-2891. well as craft dance skills in Hai- 55 and older who are interested The Miami-Dade Chapter of tian folk dance. bit.ly/2FuToae. ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS the World War II Memorial, Dr. in traveling and networking. Info: Bethune-Cookman University: COMMUNITY Tour the Na- Martin Luther King Jr. Nation- Call 305-934-5122 6:30 p.m. every second Thurs- Women in Transi- The Surviving Twin Net- tional Museum al Memorial, the Smithsonian, day; Omega Center. tion of South Flor- work: A comfort ministry sup- of African-Amer- the Washington Monument and The Miami Central High ida: Free computer porting twins/siblings in the ican History and other sites. Info: Dorothy Heard Alumni Association: 7 p.m. ev- Tennessee State Alumni As- lessons for women. loss of their loved ones. Info: Culture: A trip to e-mail: [email protected] or call ery second and fourth Wednes- sociation/Miami-Dade Chap- Info: Call 786-477-8548. 305-504-4936 or vbtimpson1@ Washington, D.C. on October 305-965-8205. day; Miami Central Senior High ter: 9 a.m. every third Saturday; hotmail.com. 16-24: upon arrival, visit The Na- School library. Info: Call 305- African Heritage Cultural Arts Inner City Children’s Tour- tional Museum of African Amer- Mini Mondays: Every Mon- 370-4825. Center. Info: Call 305-336-4287. ing Dance Class: Free intro- The deadline for the Lifestyle ican History and Culture. Also day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; play- ductory classical ballet work- Calendar is every Friday at 2 included in the trip are visits to based activities specifically Booker T. Washington Class The Morris Brown College shops for girls ages 6-8 and p.m. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 BOOK REVIEW Beach will leave prints on your child’s curiosity Quiet book brings calm after a day If you watch over the water, fect pre-vacation, before-bed- you might see a pelican, as he time treat. bustling with activity in summer dives for dinner. He’s a hun- Inside this book, author gry guy, ready for a few fishy Susan Wood offers a simple TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER snacks. rhyme that’s short on words Miami Times Contributor Over there, right at the edge and light on action, and il- of shore, you can see a foot- lustrator Steliyana Doneva The sand feels funny, print that looks like someone matches the tone with muted squishing between your toes. dragged their feet. That’s the colors in her drawings. That It sticks to the bottom of print of the crab, who “scuttles means a quieter, more relax- your feet, the bottom of your on its way” back to the water. ing story for your little beach- hands, and the bottom of your Watch out for his claws! The comber, but it’s one they’ll swimsuit, and it’s fun to leave footprints that look a little like remember as soon as they hit footprints in it, so you can see a star are from a starfish who the sand. where you’ve been. It’s always doesn’t want to be caught – Wood’s tale gives kids a good day when you’re at and that other shuffle-mark is something to do while it im- the beach, but in “Sandy Feet! a turtle who might be ready parts a different sort of lesson: Whose Feet?” by Susan Wood, to make her nest. Baby turtles they’re subtly challenged here illustrated by Steliyana Done- are the cutest! to look for marks in the sand va, who else is there with you? Susan Wood Pretty soon, it’s the end of made by the beach’s wildlife. It’s sunny, the water’s warm, the day and almost time to go More importantly, the chil- and yay! You’re at the beach. A sandpiper is a bird that home - but wait. Look at those dren inside this book are re- The waves are perfect for lives at the beach and he runs long prints with five little spectful of the water and are splashing and the sand is wet back and forth on his quick round toes. Who do you think shown having fun and being in some places and dry in oth- little legs. He jumps and skips made those footprints in the safe. ers. Who could resist making and you can see his toes in sand? For 4-to-8-year-olds, that’s all kinds of footprints? the sand, too, but they’re very The towels, toys, swimsuits just-right, and “Sandy Feet! Not the dog, whose fat, fur- small. The sandpiper’s foot- and sunscreen are all piled Whose Feet?” may help par- ry paws make footprints in prints are from little bird feet. up and ready to go. So are the ents make memories. If you’re the sand. You can see his toe The seagull, another bird, kids; they’re so excited, they heading to the beach for marks and his clawprints as also leaves footprints on the can barely sleep and “Sandy what’s left of summer, step he runs around and splashes. sand. Feet! Whose Feet” is the per- out and get it.

swam around him. “There was no book for me of small development that we With names like Hugger, Big to read on stingray manage- want to encourage and facili- SUMMER Brownie, Big Mama, and Roxy, ment, behavior, and repro- tate,” she said. CONTINUED FROM 4C Cooper knows the majority of duction; nothing,” he said. “I To help visitors who want the stingrays by name and can am writing that book now on to interact closely with lo- GOOMBAY SUMMER identify which of them are how to share with others how cals, the ministry of tourism Grand Bahama is the north- pregnant. beautiful these animals are.” has set up a People to People ernmost of the Bahamian is- Over 4,000 visitors have The ministry of tourism program, which pairs tourists lands. It is the fourth largest experienced the closeness collaborates with passion- with residents based on simi- island in a chain that features that he has with the stingrays, ate residents like Cooper to lar interest to learn about the about 700 islands that make up Cooper said. increase tourist interest in history and culture of Grand the Bahamas. In his demonstration, Coo- Grand Bahama. Bahama and the nation in “We aim to grow and im- per describes the anatomy of “Tourism is in our lives. general. Locals open their prove,” said Karen Seymour, the stingrays, their diet, and These small vendors are homes to tourists for a meal director of the Bahamas Min- details proper interaction consulting with us more,” and conversation, or embark istry of Tourism and Aviation. protocol with them. Cooper Seymour said. “They are re- on a tour of the island with Grand Bahama was ravaged by is in the water with guests at searching to ensure what they their newfound friends by Miami TImes Photo/Felipe Rivas different hurricanes in recent all times and provides indi- are producing is something their side, Seymour said. Detroit native, Chante Jackson and her family, were years that stalled its tourist vidualized attention as guests that the visitor wants; [Coo- The People to People pro- industry, as many prominent among the close to 500 attendees enjoying the food feed and interact with the an- per] is very passionate about gram is free and open to hotels were damaged to an in- and festivities of the Goombay Festival. imals. what he does. That is the kind tourists year-round. operable point. It’s been an up- hill climb since then, Seymour fectious mood that makes peo- said. ple want to move and dance. “There is focus on Grand Ba- “Junkanoo and Goombay hama Island and the message wake up every part of your is getting out,” she said. body. It is a rush. You can’t Grand Bahama’s ministry keep still,” he said. of tourism has been active- ly going to different tour- ECOLOGY TOURS ism conventions and panels While the Goombay Festi- throughout the United States val is the cultural highlight of to showcase its paradisiacal summer vacationing in Grand beaches, national parks, and Bahama, the island has curat- cultural events such as the ed unique ecology experienc- Goombay Festival. es for visitors to enjoy. The name “Goombay” re- The West End Ecology tour, fers to the traditional Baha- guided by Keith Cooper, is one mian music roots and the of those unique experiences drum used to create the island where guests learn about the rhythms that closely resemble history of local ecology, tour calypso music. The goombay wetlands, and cays, and inter- drum is made out of goatskin act closely with different wild- and played with the hands. life, including stingrays. The highlight of the Goom- Cooper has been studying bay Festival is the parading of the behavior of the stingrays dancers and goombay drum- that live on the West End part mers through Taino Beach of Grand Bahama for the last park showcasing their intri- 10 years. An avid fisherman, cate, lively and exhausting tour guide, and hotel industry drumming and dancing. expert, Cooper noticed sting- “Goombay is the sound of rays gravitated towards his the Bahamas,” said lead goom- boat after he threw excess bait bay drummer, Godfrey Ben- in the ocean at the end of a ede, 65, who has been playing fishing tour. “When I saw all of the goombay drum since he them I was quickly enamored was 7 years old. “I never miss by them,” Cooper said and a parade; it keeps me young,” subsequently began going to he said. the same area to interact more Goombay is different from with the stingrays. Junkanoo, another popular After snorkeling close to Caribbean form of dance and stingrays, he realized the sting- music, in that goombay, uses rays were safe to be around little to no brass instruments with and began to study them and there are no costumes, further. Benede said. Without conclusive stud- Junkanoo is a street pa- ies on stingray personality rade with music, dance and and behavior, reproductive costumes usually celebrated patterns, and anatomy, he has during the December holidays been independently studying season and on New Year’s Day. the stingrays located on West Junkanoo is characterized by End while gaining their trust. its lavish costumes of Akran The stingrays recognize him origin and is also a staple of as soon as gets in the water the Goombay Festival. and quickly swim to be around By the end of their parade, him, as such Cooper has been Goombay and Junkanoo musi- dubbed the “stingray whisper.” cians are smiling but drenched For the last five years, he has in sweat, as the act of drum- been taking visitors to interact ming is taxing on the body and with the stingrays, teaching hands. them how to touch them and “This is my workout,” Ben- giving different demonstra- ede said, who practices con- tions. stantly during the year to be He is famous for kissing the able to perform at the Goom- stingrays. “Most people could bay Festival and other cultural not do this,” he said before functions. He said the nature leaning in to kiss one of the of the music promotes an in- dozen and half stingrays that Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

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A boarding pass that was edited to include the false flight details the scammer gave Renee Holland.

FAKE MILITARY ROMANCES FACEBOOK CONNECTED RENEE HOLLAND TO A TATTOOED SOLDIER IN IRAQ. OR SO SHE THOUGHT.

JACK NICAS process, it has created a global gath- The New York Times ering place where the crooks outnum- ber the cops. On a Monday afternoon in June For digital criminals, Facebook 2017, Renee Holland was draped in has become a one-stop shop. It has an American flag at Philadelphia Inter- plenty of photos of American service national Airport, waiting for a soldier members. Creating an impostor ac- she had befriended on Facebook. count can be easy. Facebook groups The married 56-year-old had driven for single women and widows are full two hours from Delaware to pick him of targets. Scammers can message up. Their blossoming online friend- hundreds of potential victims. And ship had prompted her to send him they congregate in their own Face- a care package and thousands of book groups to sell fake accounts, dollars in gift cards. She also wired Photoshopped images and scripts for him $5,000 for plane tickets to re- pulling off the cons. turn home. “There are so many people out Now she was looking for a buff, there that are lonely, newly divorced, tattooed man in uniform, just like in maybe widowed,” said Kathy Waters, his Facebook photos. But his flight head of a group called Advocating was not on the airport arrivals board. Against Romance Scams. “Everybody Then a ticket agent told her the flight wants somebody to love and to listen didn’t exist. to them and hear them. And these From there, Renee Holland said, it scammers know the right words to was a daze. She walked to her car, say. with “Welcome Home” written on the Facebook said it requires people to windows, and sobbed. She had spent use their real identities on its sites. much of her family’s savings on the To eliminate impostor accounts, it has phantom soldier. “There’s no way I CreditThe New York Times invested in technology and more hu- can go home and tell my husband,” Akinola Bolaji, 35, in Lagos, Nigeria, said he has posed on Face- man reviewers. The company works she remembered telling herself. She book as an American fisherman named Robert. with the authorities to prosecute drove to a strip mall, bought sleeping two sides of a fraud that has flour- powerful military — and succeeding. scammers. Billions of fake Facebook pills and vodka, and downed them. ished on Facebook and Instagram, Many scammers operate from their accounts have been blocked over the The man in the Facebook pictures where scammers impersonate real phones in Nigeria and other African past year, the company said, though had no idea who Renee Holland was. American service members to cheat nations, working several victims at its estimate for the number of active His real identity was Sgt. Daniel Anon- vulnerable and lonely women out of the same time. In interviews in Nige- fakes has steadily risen to about 120 sen of the Marine Corps, and he had their money. The deception has en- ria, six men told The New York Times million. joined the social network a decade tangled the U. S. military, defrauded that the love hoaxes were lucrative earlier to keep in touch with friends thousands of victims and smeared and low risk. ‘MY WIFE’ and family in Maryland. Now he was the reputations of soldiers, airmen, “Definitely there is always con- To her friends and family, Holland contending with dozens of Facebook sailors and Marines. It has also science,” said Akinola Bolaji, 35, was known as trusting and impulsive. impostor accounts using stolen pho- sometimes led to tragedy. who has conned people online since Born in Philadelphia, she had spent tos of him at the gym, at his brother’s The scheme stands out for its au- he was 15, including by posing on time in Arizona and Missouri, working wedding and in Afghanistan. dacity. While fraud has proliferated on Facebook as an American fisherman as a gardener and in an auto shop. “For every one that I deleted, there Facebook for years, those running the named Robert. “But poverty will not She met her fifth husband, Mark Hol- was 10 more that were popping up,” military romance scams are taking on make you feel the pain.” land, when she offered him a ride off he said. “It turns my stomach.” not only one of the world’s most influ- Facebook has long had a mission the side of the road. Holland and Anonsen represent ential companies, but also the most to “connect the world.” But in the SEE FAKE 8D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 Sylvester Cancer Center earns national designation It is now one of only two National Cancer Institute centers in Florida Sylvester Comprehensive communities with innovative Cancer Center, part of the prevention strategies.. University of Miami Leonard “Today, we recognize the M. Miller School of Medicine, exceptional research and has received the NCI designa- clinical care that have led to tion from the National Cancer this moment,” Frenk said of Institute. Sylvester’s recognition. “It The designation recogniz- emanates from the dedication es Sylvester as among the top of every member of the can- cancer centers in the Unit- cer center and the leadership ed States. Sylvester joins a of Dr. Stephen Nimer. This is select group as one of only a milestone not just for Syl- two NCI-designated cancer vester and the University of centers in Florida, and one Miami, but also for the people of just 71 across the nation, of South Florida and through- announced Julio Frenk, pres- out the state, the nation, the ident of the University of hemisphere, and the world.” Miami, and Dr. Stephen D. Nimer, who was named di- Nimer, director of Sylvester rector of Sylvester in 2012, on July 29. Speakers included said NCI designation is rec- Senator Rick Scott, Congress- ognition of Sylvester’s com- woman Donna Shalala, and mitment to excellence and Robert T. Croyle, director of the groundbreaking research the Division of Cancer Con- it conducts in its quest to un- trol and Population Sciences derstand the causes of cancer at NCI. and develop new lifesaving The National Cancer Insti- therapies. tute recognized Sylvester for “This is a testament to the Photo courtesy of UM/Sylvester its outstanding work conduct- incredible focus and team- researchers who are work- here in our community and Cancer Institute is the fed- conducts, and supports can- ing research in its laboratories, work of every single mem- ing together on outstanding across the globe. This is just eral government’s principal cer research across the na- treating patients in its clinics ber of our center,” Nimer collaborative and multi-dis- the beginning.” agency for cancer research tion through a network of and hospitals, and reaching said. “We have more than 300 ciplinary research that is ben- Part of the National Insti- and training. The NCI Can- cancer centers. Most of the 71 out to medically underserved world-class physicians and efiting or will benefit patients tutes of Health, the National cer Centers Program leads, SEE CANCER 11D

him. They asked why, after with this man had gone fur- land shot and killed Renee. eyGram, which wire money geant named Jacob. He show- months of correspondence, ther than he understood. Holland and her father at their around the world. Those re- ered her with compliments, FAKE he was not responding. They “I had a lot of anger,” Mark new home. Mark Holland then vealed that Ms. Holland had called her “my Queen” — and CONTINUED FROM 7D implored him to write back. Holland, 53, said in an in- turned the gun on himself. not sent money directly to then requested money. Confused, Anonsen terview last year. “But I also The St. Lucie County Sher- Chris, but to people in places Over two years, Maria sent In 2001, she moved to Dela- searched for his name on had a little bit of compassion iff’s Office said Mark Holland like New Mexico and Puerto roughly $15,000. She pawned ware to care for her sick moth- Facebook and found doz- because I knew how bad she left no indication of motive. Rico. her jewelry and stopped pay- er. When her mother died ens of impostor accounts. felt.” Chris had told Holland they ing her mortgage. When her in September 2016, Holland The problem quickly mush- When Renee Holland re- OUT OF THEIR HANDS were “Army agents.” In reality, bank blocked her from sending found herself depressed and roomed. The women who turned home from the hos- By the end of 2017, Anonsen the F.B.I.’s Mr. Barnacle said, more, her scammer persuaded with free time. She noticed thought he had duped them pital, her relationship with had quit Facebook and Insta- they were probably “money her to forward a payment from her sister glued to her smart- harassed his parents online. A her husband and her then gram in frustration. mules” who laundered pay- someone else: Renee Holland. phone, scrolling through new real-life girlfriend grew 82-year-old father, whom she He estimated that he had ments to confuse victims and “Am tired disappointed de- Facebook. So she bought a suspicious. was caring for, was strained. reported roughly 200 impos- the authorities. pressed I lost everything I smartphone, too, and created “She started questioning One person kept talking to tor accounts to Facebook. The One of the names on Hol- don’t know what ales to do,” a Facebook profile. everything about what I was her: Chris. company removed some, but land’s receipts was Maria, a Maria wrote to her scammer A few weeks later, Holland doing,” said Anonsen, now 31. “He wanted to make it up said many didn’t violate its Greek immigrant in New Jer- in messages reviewed by The got a Facebook message from “It actually ended our rela- to me,” she said. “He was go- rules. When he sent messag- sey. She spoke on the condi- Times. a stranger. The profile showed tionship.” ing to sit there, look my hus- es to Facebook pleading for tion of anonymity to hide her “Just give me your trust one a man in uniform named Mi- Several months into their band in the eye and tell him help, he received automated involvement in the scam from more time,” the person wrote. chael Chris. He told her he online chats, Chris asked Hol- how sorry he was and pay him responses. her adult children. “Okay one time,” Maria re- disarmed bombs in Iraq. land for money. She bought back.” Maria, 57, said she joined sponded. Ms. Holland said she initial- him iTunes gift cards so, he Renee Holland said she FINDING MICHAEL CHRIS Facebook after her husband In 2017, the bank foreclosed ly felt uneasy, but the conver- said, he could buy more min- had been convinced that it Holland left behind a trail died in 2010. She quickly on Maria’s house. To save her sation flowed. Chris told her utes on his cellphone. She was a scam. But Chris swore of clues about Chris. heard from men in uniform home, she increased her work- about life at war. She made sent money for beer for his to her that he had been de- It started with receipts from and developed a relationship ing hours at a factory to seven him laugh. birthday. And she paid for layed by a military operation. Western Union and Mon- with a supposed Army ser- days a week. “He kept saying, ‘You’re medicine for what he said was She received an email from really funny. And you make a sick daughter, Annabelle, in someone claiming to be Gen. it easier for me just to know California. Stephen Townsend of the that somebody is at home that In June 2017, she wired Army, confirming the story. I can talk to,” she said. “How $5,000 for Chris and a friend There were soon new photos cool is this that I could really to fly to Philadelphia from of Chris injured in war, doc- CHURCH Listings make somebody feel better?” Iraq. She sneaked the mon- uments showing he was due Over several months, their ey from a pile of cash she big insurance payments and ASSEMBLE OF GOD Second Canaan relationship deepened. Hol- and her husband hid in their promises she would be reim- Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Missionary Baptist Church land said she felt motherly. bedroom, which represented bursed for more than she had Pastor Leonard Shaw Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor Chris began calling her “my their life savings. Chris prom- lost. 2085 NW 97 Street • 305-693-1356 4343 NW 17 Avenue • 305-638-1789 wife.” ised to pay her back when he She just needed to get him What Holland did not know got there. He never arrived. home. CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church was that the man in Chris’s That was when Holland Twice more, Renee Holland Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair photos was actually Anonsen took the sleeping pills and sent money for airfare, partly Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 — and that his images were vodka. Days later, she awoke with credit cards, without her 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 all over the internet. in a hospital bed. “You open husband’s knowledge. Chris Anonsen grew up in sub- your eyes, and the person you never showed. Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church urban Maryland, about two didn’t want to face the most The Hollands lost $26,000 BAPTIST Elder Johnnie Robinson hours from Ms. Holland’s is sitting next to you,” she to $30,000. To start afresh, New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1395 NW 69 Street • 305-835-8316 Delaware home. The oldest said. “Mark.” they moved to Fort Pierce last Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. of four boys, he said he had Holland knew about his year. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 NON DENOMINATION “wanted to be in the military wife’s Facebook friend. An But the strains remained. 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AT FREE VACCINATION EVENT THINGS MIGHT GET STICKY Education about shots to protect against viruses, bacteria provided, too CLAYTON GUTZMORE Miami Times Contributor

As everyone prepares for the upcoming school year, vaccinations may be on their checklist. Vaccinations are required before students can The purpose of enroll in school, according this is to not only to the Florida Department of Health. These vaccinations educate parents about are given to prevent kids, vaccinations but offer youth and young adults ages 4 to 20 from getting viruses vaccinations“ free of such as measles, polio and charge to those who chicken pox. To help parents, Broward could not afford them.” Health, Memorial Health- care System and Community Care Plan are hosting Vacci- —Alan Goldsmith nate Broward this Saturday. They will offer vaccinations on-site along with education for guests. They plan to clear up misconceptions about vaccinations. There is national outbreak to a study published in May Photos courtesy of Broward Health of measles, even though the in Lancet Infectious Diseas- Vaccinate Broward will offer free vaccines and education at Saturday's event at Broward Health locations. virus was declared eradicat- es, Miami-Dade and Broward ed in 2000. Since May 2018, are among 10 counties in the Miami-Dade had three cas- nation with the highest risk cation,” said Alan Goldsmith, tion and make decisions for Broward Health locations in vaccination shots. es and Broward had one in for a measles outbreak. chief administrative officer at themselves.” Broward County. From 9 a.m. “The purpose of this is to May. All told Florida has had “People need education Broward Health. “We wanted Vaccinate Broward will to 2 p.m., each location will not only educate parents 15 measles cases, the Miami about vaccinations and there to provide a symposium for be Saturday, Aug. 3 at all provide information about about vaccinations but offer Herald reports. According isn't a place to get that edu- people to get that educa- Memorial Prime Care and vaccinations and offer free SEE FREE 11D The Miami Times 10 College MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

It's cutting off opportunity in such a profound way that it's pretty hard to ignore.” —Julia Barnard, a researcher “ at the Center for Responsible Lending

Shake off student loan debt How the 2020 presidential election may help you

SUSAN TOMPOR ary they'd receive in a given Detroit Free Press career. The true crisis, of course, Student loan debt is no surrounds those who take on doubt a drag on the U.S. econ- $5,000 or $10,000 in college omy, holding back how much loans but never complete a money young consumers can degree and have no chance spend on cars, homes and for a good job. even invest in 401(k) plans or new businesses. BORROWERS OF COLOR HIT But the debt crisis is giving HARD BY COLLEGE LOANS an early kick start to the 2020 The sheer amount of out- Democratic presidential race. standing student loans — as One candidate after another well as the impact on borrow- has generated some buzz by ers — poses a "significant risk offering up one freebie or an- to the country's economic other for tackling $1.5 trillion well-being," according to the in student loan debt. new study called "Quicksand: The political rhetoric re- Borrowers of Color & the flects the ongoing financial Student Debt Crisis" issued anxiety. So it wouldn't be sur- by the Center for Responsible prising to hear more about Lending and the NAACP. The student loans during the sec- report was released in con- ond round of Democratic Par- junction with the NAACP’s ty presidential debates comes 110th National Convention in to Detroit on Tuesday and Detroit. Wednesday, hosted by CNN. "Now, student debt threat- Dealing with old student ens the well-being of an en- loans has become so over- tire generation of students whelming for many families and their families," according that it has now somehow ris- to the researchers. en to the level of, say, climate The student loan debt crisis change or criminal justice re- can be viewed in the context form. of both a "civil rights and eco- nomic justice issue," the re- WHY STUDENT LOAN DEBT port noted. IS A HOT TOPIC Nearly 69% of all those who Sure, presidential candi- obtained a bachelor's degree dates have talked about pock- overwhelming debt loads — sible Lending, a consumer ad- in 2016 had some amount of etbook issues in the past. De- could resonate, just like jobs, vocacy group. student loan debt, based on bates have focused on how throughout the 2020 cam- We once talked about stu- the center's research. The av- candidates could create more paign. dent loans as what some erage: $29,669. jobs, cut tax bills and give "It's cutting off opportunity called "good debt," creating The debt burden is sig- a boost to a lackluster U.S. in such a profound way that more opportunity for jobs. nificantly higher for some economy. it's pretty hard to ignore," But as the interest builds on groups. Nearly 85 percent Yet the high cost of col- said Julia Barnard, a research- that debt, many people owe of Blacks who earned under lege — and the increasingly er at the Center for Respon- far more than the annual sal- SEE DEBT 11D The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019

at risk for cancer. In South the very best cancer cen- in medically underserved to 1973, when it was known Florida, Sylvester has the ters in the nation,” Abraham communities experiencing as the Comprehensive Can- CANCER only Phase 1 Clinical Trials said. “Earning NCI desig- higher-than-expected can- cer Center for the State of CONTINUED FROM 8D Program — the first step in nation is a testament to the cer incidence and mortality Florida. In 1986, philan- evaluating how patients re- excellence in clinical care, rates. thropist Harcourt Sylvester NCI-designated cancer spond to new investigation- research, and community “Public health and com- Jr. pledged $27.5 million to centers are, like Sylvester, af- al treatments. We couldn’t be outreach that Sylvester is munity outreach are a vi- benefit cancer programs at filiated with university med- Dr. Edward Abraham, ex- prouder that Sylvester known for.” tal part of our mission at the medical school, and the ical centers and have exten- ecutive vice president for Some of the public health the Miller School,” said Dr. cancer center was renamed sive clinical operations. health affairs at the Uni- has rightfully been programs that helped propel Henri R. Ford, dean and Sylvester Comprehensive At any given time, hun- versity of Miami and CEO Sylvester to NCI designation chief academic officer of the Cancer Center in recogni- dreds of research studies of UHealth, said Sylvester’s recognized as one of include its Firefighter Can- Miller School of Medicine. tion of what was, at the time, are underway at Sylvester, NCI designation would not cer Initiative, a long-term “Through our education and the largest single gift to the the very best cancer part of UHealth – Universi- have been possible without “ study of exposures to car- training programs at Sylves- University of Miami. ty of Miami Health System, the singular focus and dedi- centers in the nation." cinogens and ways to reduce ter, we are preparing the Sylvester Comprehensive and other NCI cancer cen- cation of the cancer center’s and prevent cancer risks for next generation of cancer Cancer Center has seven lo- ters, including basic labo- leadership and staff. Florida firefighters. Another researchers and physicians, cations in Miami, Kendall, —Dr. Edward Abraham ratory research, clinical tri- “We couldn’t be prouder is Sylvester’s Game Chang- all as we serve our commu- Coral Gables, Hollywood, als for new treatments, and that Sylvester has rightfully er vehicle, which is helping nity.” Deerfield Beach, Coral prevention for populations been recognized as one of address health disparities Sylvester’s history dates Springs, and Plantation.

gen. The body’s immune sys- cination. He considers it a mation on social media but tem generates antibodies to peace of mind knowing that we want to get rid of some of FREE fight off the pathogen. If the when his children get sick the myths out there on vacci- Mrs. Moten-Scott CONTINUED FROM 9D pathogen makes the recipient it’s not an emergency. nations,” said Goldsmith. sick, some of the antibodies “It is a little bit less of a Goldsmith and the team vaccinations free of charge that were created will remain headache because I don't are expecting hundreds of celebrates 101 birthday to those who could not afford in the body to fight off future have to worry about my kids families across all locations Mrs. Leona Moten- them,” said Goldsmith. infections. If one is exposed every time they are sick,” to attend. The most import- Scott will be celebrating According to the Florida to the same pathogen again, said Francis. “I have friends ant thing they want attend- Department of Health, vacci- the antibodies will recognize who don't get their kids vac- ees to leave with is informa- her 101 Birthday on nation is the best way to pre- it and fight it off. cinated and it is an uproar tion. August 2nd. vent children from contract- Vaccinations can be a di- every time their child gets a “We want people to leave Happy Birthday! We ing 16 different potentially vided subject for locals. runny nose.” with a real good idea on love you, from your harmful viruses and bacte- There are parents out there Goldsmith said people’s what vaccinations are and family, church family ria such as Hepatitis B and who choose not to get their disbelief in vaccinations what they do for them or whooping cough, which can children vaccinated for cer- stems from social media, their loved ones,” said Gold- and friends. put children in the hospital. tain reasons. “We are a health care sys- smith. “We want them to feel The vaccine works by ex- Nick Francis, a father of tem, so we believe in the good about the decisions posing the recipient to a two who resides in Pem- medicine behind vaccina- they make regarding vacci- Mrs. Leona Moten-Scott germ, also known as a patho- broke Pines, is for the vac- tion. There is a lot of infor- nations.”

$100,000 in student loan debt circumstances. The maxi- himself. mum federal Pell Grant award DEBT South Bend Indiana Mayor is $6,195 for the July 1 through CONTINUED FROM 10D Pete Buttigieg acknowledged June 30, 2020 year. during the first debates in Mi- Getting a college degree, of graduate degrees in 2016 had ami that he and his husband course, is but the first step for student loan debt. The aver- Chasten "have six-figure stu- many toward getting a footing age debt for that-group was dent debt." He favors reduc- in the middle class. $33,993. ing student debt, possibly by So should higher education Over half of all families refinancing it. The interest be treated more consistent- with Black heads of house- rates on his student loans ly as something that benefits hold ages 25-40 have student range from range from 3.4 society's greater good — and debt, the report noted. percent to 6.8 percent, ac- the U.S. economy — or should The high cost of college cording to a report in the In- much of the bill fall directly grabbed headlines, of course, dianapolis Star. on the individual? in the 2016 presidential race, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, We're dealing with the too. Back in 2015, U.S. Sen. D-Massachusetts, has begun challenges of making college Bernie Sanders, D-Vermont, pushing the message that con- more affordable in the future, who was then seeking the sumer debt, including student so young consumers aren't Democratic nomination, in- loan debt, could help fuel the discouraged from attending, troduced legislation that "coming economic crash." as well as the challenge of would eliminate undergradu- "A generation of stagnant addressing the mounting stu- ate tuition at public four-year wages and rising costs for ba- dent loan debt that's already colleges. sics like housing, child care on the books. And he's carrying that mes- and education have forced What to do about student debt is one of the 2020 presidential campaign issues. Barnard, a co-author of the sage into the 2020 race, now American families to take "Borrowers of Color & the proposing eliminating all on more debt than ever be- Student Debt Crisis" report, $1.5 trillion in student loan fore," Warren wrote online on rising debt load is real. As families faced foreclo- ami, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she's concerned that debt. His plan has no eligibili- July 22. sures on their homes, job of Minnesota said she would some people will start treat- ty limitations. "The student debt load has STUDENT DEBT CRISIS losses and deep cuts to the "make it easier for students ing the idea of going to col- During the second night of more than doubled since the KEEPS GROWING values of their 401(k) plans, to pay off their student loans. lege as hopeless. If so, they debates in Miami on June 27 financial crisis," she wrote. Student loan debt overall many weren't able to save as Because I can tell you this: If could overlook the intrinsic Sanders said: "I believe that Warren introduced a bill was $507 billion in the first much as planned for college. billionaires can pay off their value of an education and a we must make public colleges Tuesday called the Student quarter of 2007. Those under Student loan debt is on path yachts, students should be lifetime of of higher wages. and universities tuition-free Loan Debt Relief Act that age 30 had $192 billion in stu- to hit $2 trillion by late 2023 able to pay off their student She noted that one borrow- and eliminate student debt. would forgive student loans dent loan debt then, accord- or early 2024 if the current loans." er stressed that her college And we do that by placing a for millions of borrowers. The ing to data from the Federal trend continues, according to So, Klobuchar is calling for education was 100% worth it, tax on Wall Street. bill calls for cancelling up to Reserve Bank of New York. Mark Kantrowitz, publisher making community college even though she dealt with $50,000 in student loan debt In just five years, the debt and vice president of research free and doubling Pell Grants much anxiety over her debt. CANDIDATES OPEN UP for borrowers with $100,000 load went up by 78 percent to for Savingforcollege.com. from $6,000 to $12,000 a year, "I feel like I came so far ABOUT THEIR STUDENT or less in household gross $902 billion in the first quar- "Borrowers are becoming as well as expanding Pell from where I was," she said. LOANS income. Others would see ter of 2012. It was $292 billion more vocal about their debt," Grants to families that earn "I owe that to being able to go We've spotted other signs partial debt cancellation for for those under 30 in early Kantrowitz said. up to $100,000 a year. Pell to school and do everything that student loans will be de- each borrower with house- 2012. The same could be said Grants are often only award- that I've done." bate-worthy in 2020, too. hold gross income between Rising college costs, lost about Democratic presiden- ed to families with exception- How well anyone can get Former tech executive An- $100,001 and $250,000. savings after the Great Reces- tial candidates and their vit- al need. ahead from here could de- drew Yang, who is seeking Whether consumer debt sion, tight state budgets all riol. A federal Pell Grant, unlike pend a great deal on what the Democratic nomination, could contribute to the next have put the squeeze on stu- During the first Democrat- a loan, does not have to be lights a spark on the 2020 already has admitted he had recession is debatable, but the dent loan borrowers. ic presidential debate in Mi- repaid, except under certain election trail.

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Wright and Young Eric S. George Royal Happy Birthday Arthur McGee, fashion HATTIE STRICKLAND RUTH E DAVIS, 92, died July ANSLER ANDRE In loving memory of, JONES, 85, 19. Service 10 MONTELL , cook, died July a.m., Saturday 87, record designer who broke 24. Survivors at Cooper producer, include Temple Upper died July 18 racial barrier, dies at 86 daughters, Room COGIC. at Memorial Andria Moss West Hospital. NEIL GENZLINGER garment industry: They were (Walter) and Memorial New York Times the ones pushing the racks of Sharmella service 4 p.m., Saturday at dresses along Seventh Avenue.” MEURITA R. SMITH, 92, died Moss Jones; grandchildren, New Fellowship Worship and In the mid-1950s, early in his McGee, who died on July 1 at July 21. Service Ingrid Moss, Nicaya Moss, Praise Church. career as a fashion designer, a nursing home in Manhattan, 3 p.m., Sunday Nikia Johnson, Atonia Moss, Arthur McGee had an identity was a pioneer on that street, at Pentacostal Nicaesta Moss, Nicaunto problem of sorts. Tabernacle the heart of the city’s fashion Moss, Aundrice Moss, Tomillia Homegoing “When I’d go to look for International Inc. industry: He was thought to Moss, Kenneth Moss, Jr. and Celebration lines of fabric, I’d go to the fab- be the first Black designer to keNiesha Shelby. Service 10 ric company, and they’d say, run the design room of an es- a.m., Saturday at Mt. Calvary ‘Well, where’s the designer?’ ” tablished Seventh Avenue con- Missionary Baptist Church. JEFFERY WRIGHT, 57, CLEORA MARTINEZ SADIE LOU WILLIAMS,78, died July 23. 08/03/33 - 05/13/03 housekeeper, Service 2 p.m., died July 29. Saturday at Happy Birthday, Mom. Survivors Sure Foundation We love and miss you, very include son, Church of God much. Nathan Prophecy West Sincerely, Williams; Park, FL. The Family daughter, Shirley Gilmore; Range sister, Jettie Gillard. Service 1 THEOPHILUS A. MARTIN, In Memoriam p.m., Saturday at Mt. Calvary 70, retired Missionary Baptist Church. Transit Driver for In loving memory of, Miami – Dade MAZIE JOHNSON, 97, Credit Marilynn K. Yee/The New York Times Transit System, DANIEL RUSSELL aka domestic worker, died July Arthur McGee, right, in 1979 with another fashion died July 20. “RUSSELL.” Service 3 p.m., 29. Survivors Survivors Saturday at Walker Tem- designer, Ed Austin, at a party at the Fashion Institute include include his ple Church of God in Christ, of Technology in Manhattan. McGee was the first Black daughters, sister, Sheba 1781 NW 69 Terrace, Miami, designer to run the design room of an established Sev- Debra Martin White; cousin, Cornelius FL 33147. Roberson, enth Avenue concern, the Bobbie Brooks line. E. Allen; aunts, Hortence Veneta West Collier and Dorothy Major and Marilyn he recalled decades later when cern, the Bobbie Brooks line. Lawton; many nieces, Roberson; brother, Jerd Death Notice he was being honored by the The cultural historian [Aziza nephews, cousins; a host of Johnson. Service 2 p.m., Metropolitan Museum of Art. Braithwaite Bey], who once other relatives and friends. Saturday in the chapel. “They’d walk right by me. And worked for McGee, said that he Viewing/Litany 12 p.m., I’d say, ‘It’s me.’ ” died after a long illness result- Tuesday, August 6 at The BABY GODWILL DONE The slight, it seemed, was Church of The Incarnation. ing from a series of aneurysms. CHARLES, six months old, because of the color of his Service 11 a.m., Wednesday, He was 86. died July 27. Services were August 7 at the church. skin: Black designers were McGee was a quiet force in held. MRS. DESSIE BUTTS exceedingly rare at the time. the business for decades, dress- JAMES CUNNINGHAM, 79, 05/30/1931-08/05/2017 “Until recently, African-Amer- ing celebrities as well as creat- Hadley Davis - retired customer icans were easy to find in the ing functional clothes for retail Miami Gardens service agent for I send my love upon the outlets like Saks Fifth Avenue, United Airlines, wings of angels. Until the Bloomingdale’s and Bonwit , 21 EMMANUEL LUBIN died July 20. day we are reunited. Mama, Teller. Dr. Bey said McGee had died July 21. Survivors I miss you every day. In Memoriam a talent for blending ancient Service 11a.m., include his Your Devoted Daughter cultures and contemporary Saturday In loving memory of, wife, Estela style. at 93rd Street Cunningham; “His classic designs, whether Community Death Notice daughters, Carol Cunningham created in the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s or Baptist Church. JOYCE ANN CARTER, 64, and Camille Cunningham - West retired head of housekeeping ’90s, could be worn today,” she (Cedric West); grandchildren, for Black Beard Cruise Line said. Caden West and Ciarra West; Along the way he mentored LIZZIE BUTLER, 80, patient died July 22 surrounded by siblings, Rosita Cowart, Julia other designers of color. transport love ones. E. Pitts, Edith Ruiz, Roy “Arthur was not a firebrand,” worker, died Viewing, 4-9 p.m., Friday, Bowden and Sandra Bowden Harold Koda, the former cura- July 29 at Miami August 2 at Royal Funeral - Printemps; a host of other Jewish Health. Home, 17475 NW 27 Ave., tor in charge at [the Costume relatives and friends. Viewing Service 11 a.m., Miami Gardens, FL 33056. Institute] of the Metropolitan 4-8 p.m., today in the Range Saturday at Home-Going Service 11 Museum of Art, said by email. Funeral Home Chapel. Service Abundant Life a.m., Saturday, August 3 at “Instead his confidence in 10 a.m., Thursday at Corpus Deliverance Mt. Carmel Missionary Bap- his own talents was like wa- Christi Catholic Church. Ministries. tist Church, 1745 NW 79 St., ter seeping into the hard rock Miami, FL 33147. of racism — effortless seem- Manker She will be truly missed by ing, but effective in breaking Hadley Davis - MLK all her family and friends. Fly through.” AYANNA QUIMISHA BUCK, MARGARET R. KNIGHTON High Champ. JUANITA MARIE SHINE, 28, teacher, 05/14/1932 - 08/01/2018 Dr. Bey was one of those who 76, babysitter, died July 19. REVEREND IRVIN benefited from his guidance. died July 15 Service 10 a.m., RANDLE, SR., 94, of Dear mom you left us “He mentored working de- at Villa Marie Saturday at New Death Notice Tallahassee, FL formerly of beautiful memories, your love signers and fashion students Nursing Facility. Birth Baptist Miami, FL transitioned on is still our guide. Although we nationally and internationally,” Service 10 a.m., Church. Tuesday, July 23. Homegoing cannot see you, you’re al- she said by email. “He was my Saturday in the services 11 a.m., Saturday ways at our side. mentor when I returned from chapel. at Cornerstone Christian Memories we will cher- studying haute couture in Paris ANITA GANTT, 55, domestic Center Church, 450 South ish forever; with love, your in 1965. He taught me important DEBORAH DUHART, 56, homemaker, died July 4 at State Road 7, Hollywood, FL daughter, Donna; grandchil- skills of the trade and how to died July 20 at Piedmont Columbus Regional 33023. dren, great grandchildren, navigate in a fairly inhospitable North Shore Hospital. Service 3 p.m., Reverend Randle is nieces, and nephews. industry.” Hospital. Saturday in the chapel. survived by two sons, Irvin Service 2 p.m., Randle, Jr. (Mozella) and Saturday in the JOE CARL BUYCKS, SR., James E. Randle, Sr. (Linda); chapel 86, park manager, died July 19. six daughters, Lucy R. Reid, Services were held. Mary R. Johnson, Earlean R. Mobley (Cal), Doris R. RALPH NUMA, 35, Riles, Linda R. Bass (Willie), maintenance Hall Ferguson Hewitt and Brenda R. Washington (Victor); two brothers, worker, died DENNIS LEWIS, 47, kitchen July 19. Service worker, died July ETHEL MAE JAMES, 74, Jim and Earl Randle; 26 12 p.m., in the 21. Service 11 retired Dade County Public grandchildren; 76 great chapel. a.m., Saturday School Cafeteria Manager, grandchildren and 26 great at Jordan Grove transitioned peacefully on great-grandchildren; three Missionary Tuesday, July 30. god daughters and host of Baptist Church. She is survived by her other relatives and friends. CARLOS LECOUNTE, 56, children, Cimino Jones entrepreneur died July 22 at (Kemet), Marcia James; home. Services were held. Mitchell grandchildren, Marquita VIEW YOUR Jones, Cimina Jones and WALLACE C. JONES, JR., Trinity 49, construction worker, died Anna Grace Jones; two great grandchildren, Star K. Shavers OBITUARIES TANARY GRAY, 29, car July 23. Service 12:30 p.m., and Spring K. Velazquez and wash owner, today in the chapel. a host of relatives and friends. died July 24. A visitation for Ethel will be ONLINE AT Service 11 a.m., Riyadh UL Jannah held 5-9 p.m., Friday at Forest Saturday at WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Lawn Funeral Home South, Mt. Zion AME CHARLES CAVE, 81, retired, 2401 SW 64 Avenue, Davie, Church. died July 13. Services were held. FL 33317. Final rights and interment in Havana, FL. In lieu of flowers donations Eternal Rest Nakia Ingraham can be made to Mayflower MASTER ALONSO SHANEQUA NEWKIRK, 51, AME Church, 1148 Jamieson ALVAREZ TAPIA, died July 24. died July 18. Service 11 a.m., Road, Havana, FL 32333. Services were held. Saturday in the chapel. Ethel will be truly missed.