Volume 97 Number 36 | APRIL 22-28, 2020 | MiamiTimesOnline.com | Ninety-Three Cents TWO SIDES OF A HOMELESS PLIGHT

A two-sided fight may cost the vulnerable a win

PENNY DICKERSON [email protected]

he Miami-Dade County community learned that a public citizen known to be homeless passed away from coronavirus on April 17. He was a 26-year-old resident of the Chapman South Homeless Assistance Center in Homestead, Florida. At his family’s request, his name was withheld. His life not onlyT mattered, he represents a vulnerable population in dire need of COVID-19 testing and shelter. While homeless advocates are aligned in their intent, an unkind divide exists between two influential men. Their reconciliation could leverage all efforts to provide for the homeless.

“People’s perception of the homeless is jaded, discriminatory and unfair. We are not complaining about being here. We are grateful, humble and appreciative.”

—Metris Batts-Coley, sales and marketing director, Dunns-Josephine Hotel

BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS BRIDGES THE GAP Historic Overtown welcomed Dunns-Josephine Hotel to the neighborhood in December of 2019. The Harlem Renais- sance-themed bread and breakfast is adjacent to cruise ports and the airport with 50% of the clientele being inter- national travelers. It is also situated blocks from tent city occupied by the homeless community, their new clientele. Owner Kristen Kitchen and the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust have Book oversees a $68.5M budget engaged a contract to assist the Henderson was handcuffed last greater good. to implement the homeless plan. week. Now, his work continues. COVID-19 CONTRACT WITH “My job is to guard the money Ron Book is a prison lobbyist HOMELESS TRUST and stretch it as far as any rubber The Miami Times reported April 1 with a conflict of interest and The band…I am cheap, frugal and my that the business first experienced Homeless Trust is not doing enough favorite word is free, but I refused an pandemic-related occupancy follow- to help our most vulnerable popu- offer of 2,000 rapid antibody tests because they are ing the cancellation of the Miami lation. I am a doctor not funded by the Trust nor flawed and not FDA approved. Everything Dr. Hen- Gardens Jazz in the Gardens music am I afraid of Book’s power. During this pandem- derson is saying about me is baseless. He is a liar!” festival scheduled March 13-15. ic, I felt compelled to do more.” Kitchens was quoted to have said, —Ron L. Book, Esq, “We had 42 cancellations in 24 “ Chair of the Miami-Dade County Homeless —Armen Henderson, M.D. SEE BOOK 6A Batts-Coley “ SEE BOOK 6A SEE ARMEN 6A Dorrin Rolle ‘The Governor’ has died at 75 His positivity radiated lasting legacy the progres- from the University of North- Former Miami-Dade commissioner through his trademark say- sive educator left behind for ern Colorado in 1973. ing, “You done good”— as he an entire community. In 1972, Rolle began his leaves a well-respected legacy never forgot to relay the pos- public service career with EMAN ELSHAHAWY friend to many, who depart- itive reinforcement message EARLY LIFE AND CAREER the James E. Scott Commu- [email protected] ed this earth on Sunday, April among Blacks who demon- Born and raised in Miami, nity Association (JESCA) as 19, 2020, at age 75 after a long strated exemplary commu- Rolle received his Bachelor a social worker. He served The city of Miami and its battle with health issues. nity efforts and success in of Science in elementary ed- as president and CEO of the Black community will mourn Widely known as Dorrin Miami. ucation from Tallahassee’s community association-- the loss of Dorrin Delano “The Governor” Rolle, the Despite his departure from Florida Agricultural & Me- which has 260 employees, Rolle, former Miami-Dade community advocate was a this realm to the next during chanical University (FAMU) and an annual budget of $7 commissioner, committed committed leader with civil these unprecedented times, in 1967 and later earned his million. social-services director and service rooted in his core. Dorrin Rolle many will remember the Masters Degree in education SEE ROLLE 6A

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SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 no person, the Black Press strives to ly astute — new slang term for the coronavirus GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritius help every person in the firm belief that pandemic: boomer remover,” because the virus GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone is held back. has proved particularly deadly for the elderly. RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman But, because it is also disproportionately deadly for men and for Blacks, I worry about how it will affect Black men in particular, and have come to use another chilling term to characterize it: a “brother killer.” Science vs. myth: the COVID-19 crisis And I fear that the worst may be yet to come, at least until BILL FLETCHER, NNPA Newswire Contributor treatments are developed and a vaccine discovered. There are silent populations of Black men, largely removed from public Trump’s decision to cut ask why that is? Was it for view and public consciousness, who will remain vulnerable funding for the World Health fear that reality would have long after we “open the country back up,” whatever that looks Organization (WHO)— an impact on his election like, and return to some semblance of normalcy. which we warned about last wishes? Or does he truly be- For these men, the devastating effects of this virus may be week—is yet another exam- lieve, in the words of the co- as much about pre-existing social conditions as pre-existing ple of his efforts to obscure median George Wallace, that medical ones. reality and distance himself “…that’s the way I see it, and These are the people living on the edge of society, existing from any responsibility for that’s the way that it ought to in the shadows, our own iteration of untouchables, exempt the mess that the USA finds be…” from America’s sympathies — the homeless, the incarcerated, itself in as a result of his han- Throughout the course of those living with H.I.V./AIDS. dling of the COVID-19 crisis. this Administration we have According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, There is a deeper problem, seen, time and again, a dis- a total of 552,830 people were experiencing homelessness on however, than Trump’s ap- missal of facts and science. a single night in 2018. And while Black people were only 13 parent narcissism and scape- The clearest case is proba- percent of the population, they made up 40 percent of the goating. We are seeing the bly in connection with the homeless population. Who will even test this population for consequences of avoiding environment and the efforts the virus? People with homes and jobs are finding it hard to reality and replacing reality underway to reverse nearly get tests, and some are being outright refused. with what can, at best, be de- fifty years of legislation and As the Pew Research Center pointed out last year, at the scribed as wishful thinking. practice to address pollution end of 2017 there were nearly a half a million people in fed- In the last couple of weeks, brushed aside scientific evi- elected officials with the Ad- and global warning. But one eral and state prisons, and a plurality of those prisoners were very damaging information dence and concerns regard- ministration’s nonsense, it is can also see evidence of this Black. has emerged regarding the ing the pandemic, downplay- time for a reckoning when in the Administration’s il- Nine out of 10 inmates are male. There were nearly handling of the COVID-19 ing its spread and the depth it comes to reality. Should logical withdrawal from the three-quarters of a million Americans held in local jails in crisis by the Administra- of the problems we were decisions by government in Iran nuclear deal, despite all 2018, and about a third of them were Black, according to the tion. It now appears that encountering. It was only in the face of crisis be based reliable evidence of Iranian Bureau of Prison Statistics. In fact, the rate at which Black as early as December 2019, March that they were forced on wishful thinking? Self-ag- compliance with the agree- people were jailed was nearly three times the rate at which the Administration was be- to shift gears. But in shifting grandizement? The wishes ment. white people and Hispanics were jailed. ing warned about possible gears the blame game start- of the wealthy? Or should The core of Trump’s base People living with compromised immune systems are also dangers from this outbreak. ed, afresh, with a focus on they be based upon facts, appears to believe that if at risk. H.I.V./AIDS can lead to such a compromised system, Indeed, from the early days the Chinese, the WHO, and data, scientific judgement, Trump says something, then particularly among those not in treatments and whose virus of the Administration there probably we shall soon hear and concerns for the popu- it must be true. As for the hasn’t been suppressed. Black men have the highest rate of were warnings from various that aliens from the Romulan lation? rest of us, well, we will have new diagnoses of H.I.V. departments of the danger Star Empire were somehow The record is clear for any- to ensure that reality is in- The H.I.V. prevalence rate for Black people is eight times arising from viral pandem- involved. one to see that the Trump controvertible, and to the the rate for white people and nearly three times the rate for ics. These were ignored. Leaving aside the com- administration blew off reli- benefit of the majority, in Hispanics. The Administration plicity of most Republican able information. One must November. There are over a million Americans living with H.I.V. Near- ly half a million of those are Black. Only 61 percent of those black people received treatment for the virus in 2016 and only about half were able to suppress the virus. And H.I.V. is now COVID-19 patients and lack of trust heavily linked to poverty. Add to this the fact that poverty rates are highest among SHANTELL ROLLE, 2nd year medical student Black people and Blacks have the highest prevalence of dis- I grew up in a family and Florida receives the life-saving some it is an informed belief. everyone is at equal risk of abilities, and you have a very real problem brewing. community that only went to education they need to stay Concerns about 5G might not contracting the disease, the the doctor when something safe from COVID-19. seem important, but it is my higher prevalence of underly- was seriously wrong, so it As a current medical stu- duty as a health care provider ing health conditions and co- CARTOONCORNER wasn’t until adulthood that dent at FIU’s Herbert Wert- to educate and have conversa- morbidities means Blacks are I received my first physical heim College of Medicine, I am tions when I know something dying at a much higher rate exam. I went because that’s taught about patient-centered is untrue. Fortunately, because (2.6 times according to APM what I was told adults were interviewing, considering the I have witnessed my professors Research Lab) than other rac- supposed to do: get a job, get whole being, and the impor- invest time and energy into de- es. health insurance, go to the doc- tance of collaborating with pa- veloping a trusting relation- This pandemic has further tor. But I was let down. I felt tients in their care. From them, ship, I can see how patients are illuminated the inherent sys- rushed, unseen, and unheard. I learned most people want a receptive to additional infor- temic inequities that have ex- Unfortunately, too many other trusting doctor-patient rela- mation and resources provid- isted for some time. The health Black people in South Florida tionship-- one where they are ed that might encourage them disparities are more visible and nationwide have similar active in establishing a plan to reconsider their position. now than ever before. Unfor- experiences. The difference is to maintain or improve their Maintaining an open dialogue tunately, there is no shortcut many people don’t go back. health. I know patients are allows us to ultimately keep to reestablishing trust in the In normal times, this strained smart, knowledgeable about them healthy. community. However, one relationship with the medical their situations and capable of Since the early days of the thing we can do right now is community is one contribut- making good decisions. I also pandemic, I’ve seen similar- use trusted messengers and ing factor in the ever-widen- know that they’ve heard of past ly incorrect opinions about media within this community ing gulf in health outcomes harms by the system, and I em- how COVID-19 impacts to convey accurate informa- among races. But during the pathize with their skepticism. Blacks. Some have asserted tion about COVID-19. People COVID-19 pandemic, the lack In fact, empathy is the key that Black people are immune are more likely to believe those of trust inhibits the spread that unlocks potential for per- to COVID-19 and that it can they trust. of accurate information, and suasion. For example, many be prevented by gargling salt I learned this first-hand could be considered a cause people believe that 5G is a water. Others say that the vi- when I changed my primary of death. Fortunately, there are malicious government plot rus was made in a lab. Sadly, doctor and found one that I things we can do to make sure to harm them. I know this is the facts are undeniable and was able to trust. This changed the Black community in South a conspiracy theory, but to contrary to the myths. While my life and kept me healthy. The fierce urgency of now GARY L. CUNNINGHAM, CEO Prosperity Now This week, we have a chance insistence to target econom- firms grew by 74 percent in the write your representatives. Re- to make a difference in a second ic relief to those who need it last decade. Until they were publican Senators especially federal stimulus package now most, including Black-owned shuttered, most of these busi- need to hear our message. under discussion in Washing- businesses, in the second aid nesses were thriving. They de- What to say: Channel stim- ton – if we act now. In the last package now being negotiated. serve to be recognized in the ulus money to Black-owned package, the multi-trillion dol- There is fierce urgency to second federal aid package, and businesses through communi- lar Cares Act intended to help take a stand. Despite the hor- to benefit from it. ty-based financial institutions. struggling small businesses, rible plague of coronavirus, Congressional Democrats Why? They have stepped in many Black-owned businesses and the plagues of loneliness would not rubberstamp the where banks have stepped were left out. That’s because and separation, we need not Senate’s second aid package as aside. Many Black business the Cares Act requires business be hopeless. Within our col- it stands because once again owners have relied on locally owners to have existing rela- lective vulnerability is a collec- Black-owned businesses were based Community Develop- tionships with banks. tive strength. We need to apply orphaned. We need to help ment Financial Institutions Most Black-owned business- pressure on our Senators to see Congress in its fight to channel (CDFIs) that operate in all 50 es don’t have those relation- us, hear us, listen to us when some of the $125 billion to mi- states and the District of Co- ships. What they have are triple we say don’t overlook us again. nority-owned small businesses lumbia. These organizations the denials for loans that banks Businesses are the beating and non-profits. This may be dispense capital and financial give to non-minority business- heart of any community. The our last chance to resurrect the counsel in neighborhoods they es. Last year, 2.6 million Black- 2018 U.S. Mayors report noted businesses that propel growth know well. They have previ- owned businesses generated that small Black-owned busi- and stability in our neighbor- ously helped our communities $150 billion in revenue and sup- nesses have twelve times the hoods. revive from other national di- ported 3.56 million jobs. Yet the growth and wealth of many How to do it? Letters. sasters including the 2008 re- Republican Senate stubbornly non-minority small business- E-mails. Visit ProsperityNow. cession and Hurricanes Katrina pushes back on Democrats’ es and that Black women-led org/Take-Action to find and and Sandy. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 Black deaths from virus rises was a hastily organized call Case data by the CDC of known race with Vice President Mike Pence and CDC Director shows 30% of patients were Black Robert Redfield last week. KAT STAFFORD, MEGHAN graphic data on fatalities. In According to a recording of HOYER, AARON MORRISON states that have, about a quar- the call obtained by the AP, Associated Press ter of the death records are Redfield said the CDC has missing racial details. been collecting demographic As a clearer picture emerg- Health conditions that data from death certificates es of COVID-19’s decidedly exist at higher rates in the but that the comprehensive- deadly toll on Black Ameri- Black community -- obesity, ness of the data depends on cans, leaders are demanding diabetes and asthma -- make state and local health depart- a reckoning of the systemic Blacks more susceptible to ments, many of which are policies they say have made the virus. They also are more overburdened by virus re- many Blacks are far more vul- likely to be uninsured, and sponse. No plan was offered nerable to the virus, including often report that medical pro- to help health officials in inequity in access to health fessionals take their ailments hard-hit communities collect care and economic opportu- less seriously when they seek the data, leaders who were on nity. treatment. the call said. A growing chorus of medi- “It’s America’s unfinished Kristen Clarke, president cal professionals, activists and business — we’re free, but of the Lawyers’ Commit- political figures is pressuring not equal,” civil rights lead- tee for Civil Rights Under the federal government to not er Rev. Jesse Jackson told the Law, which took part in the just release comprehensive AP. “There’s a reality check The release of demographic data for the country’s coronavirus victims remains a call, said Blacks “have every racial demographic data of that has been brought by the priority for many civil rights and public health advocates, who say the numbers are reason to be alarmed at the the country’s coronavirus vic- coronavirus, that exposes the needed to address disparities in the national response to the pandemic. administration’s anemic re- tims, but also to outline clear weakness and the opportuni- sponse to the disproportion- strategies to blunt the dev- ty.” of Medicine’s Satcher Health were black, a rate of nearly ly data breaking down cases ate impact that this crisis is astation on Blacks and other This week, Jackson’s Rain- Leadership Institute, said 30%. Blacks account for 14.2% and deaths by race, ethnicity having on communities of communities of color. bow PUSH Coalition and America’s history of segre- of the 241 million people who and other demographics, the color.” On Friday, the Centers for the National Medical Asso- gation and policies led to the live in the areas covered by CDC released only caseload Mistrust runs deep among Disease Control and Preven- ciation, a group representing racial health disparities that the analysis, which encom- data that — similar to the residents in many communi- tion released its first break- African American physicians exist today. passes 24 states and the cities AP’s analysis of deaths — ties. down of COVID-19 case data and patients, released a joint “If we do not take an appre- of Washington D.C., Hous- show 30% of 111,633 infected St. Louis resident Randy by race, showing that 30% public health strategy calling ciation for the historical con- ton, Memphis, Pittsburgh and patients whose race is known Barnes is grappling not just of patients whose race was for better COVID-19 test- text and the political determi- Philadelphia — places where were Black. Patients who with the emotional toll of los- known were Black. The feder- ing and treatment data. The nants, then we’re only merely statewide data was unavail- were Black in the 45-to-64 ing his brother to the corona- al data was missing racial in- groups also urged officials to going to nibble around the able. and 65-to-74 age groups rep- virus, but also with the feel- formation for 75% of all cases, provide better protections edges of the problem of ineq- The nation had recorded resented an even larger share ing that his brother’s case was however, and did not include for incarcerated populations uities,” he said. more than 33,000 deaths as of of the national caseload. not taken seriously. any demographic breakdown and to recruit more African The release of demographic Thursday. The lawmakers sent a letter Barnes said the hospital of deaths. Americans to the medical data for the country’s corona- In some areas, Native last month to Health and Hu- where his brother sought The latest Associated Press field. virus victims remains a prior- American communities also man Services Secretary Alex treatment initially sent him analysis of available state and Jackson also expressed ity for many civil rights and have been hit hard. In New Azar urging federal release home without testing him and local data shows that nearly support for a national com- public health advocates, who Mexico, Native Americans of the demographic data. suggested he self-quarantine one-third of those who have mission to study the Black say the numbers are needed account for nearly 37% of the And Joe Biden, the former for 14 days. Five days later, his died are Black, with Black COVID-19 toll modeled af- to address disparities in the state’s 1,484 cases and about vice president and presump- brother was back in the hos- people further representing ter the Kerner Commission, national response to the pan- 11% of the state’s population. tive Democratic presidential pital, where he was placed on about 14% of the population which studied the root causes demic. Of the 112 deaths where race nominee, also called for its a ventilator for two weeks. He in the areas covered in the of race riots in Black commu- The AP analysis, based on is known in Arizona, 30 were release. died April 13. Barnes’ brother analysis. nities in the 1960s and made data through Thursday, found Native Americans. Meanwhile, some Black and his wife also were caring Roughly half the states, rep- policy recommendations to that of the more than 21,500 After Democratic lawmak- leaders have described the for an 88-year-old man in the resenting less than a fifth of prevent future unrest. victims whose demographic ers introduced legislation this Trump administration’s re- same apartment, who died the nation’s COVID-19 deaths, Daniel Dawes, director of data was known and disclosed week to try to compel federal sponse to COVID-19 as inad- from the virus around the have yet to release demo- Morehouse College’s School by officials, more than 6,350 health officials to post dai- equate, after what they said same time.

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Baptist Church. We locked onize him. This is the com- him at a “house of lies” ation committee and the eyes and he was pretty mon thought of most elect- town hall meeting in Over- incorporation committee in much shocked to see me at ed officials whose names town at the Lyric Theatre. which myself, Rolle, Mack his wife's funeral. He shook appear in the Word on the He took and got the Samuel and others were my hand as he walked out Street column – and which blame from some angry debating over incorpora- W RD the door with the funeral is so far from the truth. clergy men for telling them tion or annexation and at BRIAN DENNIS ON THE STREET procession with the belea- It is one thing to be an the truth about a “City of the end of the meeting all guered look on his face as advocate for your commu- Gold” they wanted to in- of those who had helped O to why was I at his wife's nity, but it's another thing corporate. The boundaries to cross Rolle after he told You can’t blame Rolle funeral? when you are advocating that were chosen for the them as a district commis- What Rolle found out in for your community and city didn't have a sufficient sioner, the information that On Sunday morning, down of the James E. Scott a two and half hour con- you're being used as an enough tax base that would you just read above about April 19, I received a phone Housing Complex (Scott versation at MLK restau- elected official. What Rolle sustain the city. So when he that wasn't no tax base then call letting me know that Projects) through the Hope rant years later in 2015, was would later find out is that told them that the boundar- begin to realize the mistake former Miami-Dade Coun- VI program. that my God brother, Levite it’s the very same people ies would not be sufficient that they had made by get- ty District 2 Commissioner I've often said to people "DJ" Johnson, introduced that you are close with and for a city they crossed him ting him elected out of of- Dorrin "Gov / Governor" that I've spoken with over me to his wife. As an elect- think that they have your and then chose to endorse fice. He took the blame as Rolle had transitioned from the years that frown upon ed official, Rolle thought back that will cross you. his opponent at that time the district commissioner his earthly tabernacle to be hearing his name that “You that I didn't have any re- Rolle took the blame for the which was then candi- but it wasn’t his fault. Rolle with Lord. When most of can associate him with it spect for him. He thought failure of JESCA because he date and now Miami-Dade was getting crossed from the people that I've spoken but you can't blame him for that when the brothers of was the organization’s for- County District 2 Commis- the very same people that to over the last ten years it.” I can still remember the the same mind were pro- mer president and CEO. He sioner and mayoral candi- he trusted and helped per- think about Rolle they as- solemn Saturday morning testing county projects in took the blame with Hope date Jean Monestime. sonally and professionally. sociate him with the clos- as the casket of his beloved his district, and the edito- VI Scott Project’s fiasco af- I remember sitting in But just like Christ, Rolle ing of the James E. Scott wife Judith “Judge Judy” rials I wrote in the early ter former Congresswoman a meeting in April, 2015 took the blame and didn't Community Association Rolle was being taken out 2000s for the Miami Times, Carrie P. Meeks threw him at the Gwen Cherry YET say anything. And it wasn’t (JESCA) and the tearing of New Jerusalem Primitive were penned just to antag- under the bus and blamed center between the annex- even his fault. Florida schools closed for academic year Decision comes amid pressure from the statewide teachers’ union

News Service of Florida complete a school year in person that is capable of be- Florida schools will remain ing completed, as has been closed through the end of the proven in the last 30 days, school year, Gov. Ron DeSan- virtually via distance learn- tis announced Saturday. ing,” the letter said. “The risk DeSantis also announced of encouraging a second yet the state would release the equally dangerous secondary names of long-term care fa- spread of the virus does not cilities where residents or outweigh any potential re- employees tested positive for ward of saving one month of COVID-19, reversing course school.” after weeks of refusing to dis- The Florida Medical As- close the information. sociation, the state’s largest At a press conference in physician group, did not sign the Historic Capitol Satur- onto the letter. day afternoon, the governor “Today’s recommendation also told reporters that a task to continue distance learn- force focused on easing the ing, will give our students, state out of the economic their families, teachers and downturn caused by the novel our school leaders the ability The shutdown of coronavirus will hold its first to maximize student learn- public schools last meeting on Monday. ing, while ensuring every- month came as DeSantis’ decision to keep one’s health and safety con- schools closed comes amid tinues to be our first priority,” officials sought to pressure from the statewide Education Commissioner curb the spread of teachers’ union and medical Richard Corcoran said in a COVID-19, the re- groups. The governor ac- prepared statement Saturday knowledged “there was some evening. ities in Broward, Suwannee his organization, which rep- the mayors of Miami-Dade, spiratory disease division amongst folks” on The shutdown of public and Pinellas counties. resents nursing homes, rec- Broward and Palm Beach caused by the highly the issue. schools last month came as The Agency for Health Care ognizes that "this decision is counties, which have had contagious novel In recent appearances with officials sought to curb the Administration released the based on the need for a trans- the largest concentration of coronavirus. reporters, DeSantis raised spread of COVID-19, the re- names of the long-term care parent flow of information COVID-19 cases, DeSantis the possibility that some stu- spiratory disease caused by facilities less than two hours during this challenging time." said. The panel also will in- dents could return to class- the highly contagious novel after the governor’s press Florida had 25,492 cases clude House Speaker-desig- governors. rooms sooner than others, coronavirus. The virus has conference Saturday. of COVID-19, including 748 nate Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Phase one would allow receiving pushback from ed- had a devastating impact on DeSantis’ decision to re- deaths, as of Saturday eve- Harbor, and Senate Presi- restaurants, movie theaters, ucators and medical groups. the state’s long-term care fa- lease the information “shows ning, according to the Florida dent-designate Wilton Simp- gyms, sports venues and plac- “A lot of our kids haven’t cilities. true leadership in this cri- Department of Health. son, R-Trilby. es of worship to operate with seen friends for a while, DeSantis' announcement sis,” said Families for Better For several days, DeSan- DeSantis said Saturday he’s physical distancing in place. so there’s social costs to it Saturday about identifying Care Executive Director Bri- tis has been touting his task also tried to get people from Elective surgeries would also (learning from home),” De- the infected facilities comes an Lee, whose organization force as a way to help the a variety of small businesses be allowed. Santis, the father of three after his administration for represents people who live in state bounce back from the that have been “the most im- The second phase would young children, said Satur- weeks refused to reveal the long-term facilities and their economic downturn caused pacted.” seek to reopen schools and day. names to The News Service relatives. by COVID-19. “These are folks who have reactivate youth activities, But he said it didn’t make of Florida and other media “Now, with this disclosure The task force's topics will seen this from different an- along with bars that oper- sense to bring students, who outlets. The Miami Herald distraction out of the way, include agriculture, restau- gles and that’s why it’s really, ate with diminished stand- are now successfully partic- has filed a notice of intent to Gov. DeSantis can concen- rants, theme parks and travel, really helpful,” DeSantis said. ing-room occupancy. ipating in distance learning sue DeSantis to obtain the in- trate his administration on and medical testing will also “We kind of see it from the The final phase would re- from home, back to campus formation. stopping this outbreak in be addressed, DeSantis said Tallahassee angle.” sume all worksites, including for the remaining few weeks Noting Saturday that 1,627 nursing homes and assist- Saturday. The panel is expect- Similar to a task force set up visits to senior-care facilities of the school year. long-term care residents and ed-living facilities through fo- ed to submit its initial recom- by President Donald Trump, and hospitals. “Whether this was a good staff have tested positive for cused testing of all residents mendations to the governor DeSantis envisions his task The president’s proposal idea or not, I think the last COVID-19 so far, the governor and staff. We’re all in this to- by the end of the week. force setting up a three- requires the availability of in- thing you want to do is force said long-term care facilities gether,” Lee said in a prepared DeSantis intends to an- step process for the state’s creased testing and a trending everyone into schools and are supposed to notify other statement. nounce the panel's members re-opening. down of the number of coro- have half the kids not show residents, family members Florida Health Care Associ- on Monday, when the group Trump’s guidelines for a navirus cases before stay-at- up because their parents and employees if someone at ation Executive Director Em- will begin meeting daily. phased reopening leave much home orders and other re- didn’t want them (to) or the facility has tested positive. mett Reed said in a statement The task force will include of the decision-making to strictions are lifted. teachers didn’t want to do it," But he said he did not want DeSantis said. to take a chance that the re- On Tuesday, the Florida quirement was ignored. Chapter of the American “I don’t want to be in a Academy of Pediatrics, the situation where the families Florida Chapter of the Amer- don’t know,” DeSantis said, ican College of Physicians, adding that the disclosure the Florida Osteopathic Med- would act as “double securi- ical Association and the Flor- ty” for getting the informa- ida Academy of Family Physi- tion to people who need it. cians, joined with the Florida Several nursing homes PTA in urging DeSantis to and assisted-living facilities keep schools closed. already have been identified “(We) feel it is illogical to as hotspots, including facil-

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sion, from his appointment by special recognition from the orable contributions and qual- former Florida Gov. Lawton City of Miami, the Gladeview ities. My thoughts and prayers ROLLE Chiles in 1998, up until his loss Homeowners Association and are with his family and those CONTINUED FROM 1A against Commissioner Jean the Opa-Locka and Arcola with whom he worked for Monestime in 2010. Lake Elementary Schools. countless decades.” Afterwards, he served as The district is home to more The Miami Alumni Kappas director of the Ex-Offenders than 102,000 residents and en- REFLECTIONS paid tribute to their late broth- Services Program for Mi- compasses the predominant AND TRIBUTES er in a Facebook post Sunday, ami-Dade County, where he Black communities of Liberty On Monday, April 20, Mi- April 19: was responsible for the over- City, Opa-Locka, North Miami, ami-Dade County Commis- “It is with great sadness to all operation and management Miami Shores, El Portal and sion Chairwoman Audrey M. announce the death of our of three halfway houses for North Miami Beach. Edmonson offered the follow- brother, former County Com- ex-offenders, two for men and On Jan. 22, 2020, The Miami ing statement on Rolle’s pass- missioner, and past Polemarch one for women and their chil- Times published an exclusive Miami Times photo/Daniella Pierre ing: of the Miami Alumni Chap- dren. Rolle was also instru- feature on Rolle’s announce- From left, Willis Howard; Dorrin Rolle and Herman “Commissioner Dorrin D. ter, Brother Dorrin Rolle,” the mental in the establishment of ment in seeking election again Rolle established himself as post read. the Roving Leaders Alterna- for Miami-Dade County Com- Dorsett. a true leader to a district that As of Tuesday, April 21, the tive Educational Center, an al- mission District 2. family. I'm running because I vancement of Colored People was seeking representation Facebook post garnered 197 ternative school in the Liberty It was a very festive time just love helping people. What (NAACP); the Florida Agri- during a difficult time in our shares, 329 reactions and 279 City area. The center was well when Rolle announced his run affects one district, affects us cultural and Mechanical Uni- county. He blazed a unique comments from the associ- equipped with state-of-the-art for office. It was his birthday. all. And we need somebody versity (FAMU) Alumni As- trail and style of service that ates, friends and family Rolle computer facilities and staffed "Yeah, I'm running! It may downtown that's going to blow sociation; World Vision; Work gave a voice to the voiceless. touched in the community with highly trained and quali- appear that everything is okay the trumpet loud enough," and Gain Economic Self-Suffi- He enjoyed the seriousness of throughout his life. fied personnel. for us, but we're not getting Rolle shared with The Miami ciency (W.A.G.E.S.) Coalition; his work, but did so with hu- Opa-locka director of Plan- The progressive educator our fair share. Black folks can Times. Greater Bethel Federal Credit mor that most often is missed ning & Community Devel- later focused on the need for live better," Rolle told The Mi- Union; Polemarch of Kappa in life. He will be remembered opment Gregory Gay added, employment opportunities ami Times in January. HALLMARKS Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and by those who knew and loved “The 'Governor' of Miami for inner-city youth. His vi- The Miami Times reported AND AFFILIATIONS chairman of the board of the him. My sincerest prayers and Dade County Distrct 2 and 3. sion led to the establishment the robust guest list which Rolle diligently served as the St. James A.M.E. Federal Cred- condolences are offered to his A sincere, jovial and compas- of an innovative program that consisted of various local chairman of the Miami-Dade it Union. family and friends.” sionate Man. I enjoyed being offered training and employ- pastors and former elected County Economic Develop- The former Miami-Dade Miami-Dade County Public in his company. Our condo- ment to young people. The officials including candidate ment and Housing Committee commissioner was the recip- Schools vice chair Dr. Steve lences to the Rolle family, ex- program succeeded in moti- for county mayor, Alex Pe- and was actively involved in ient of numerous prestigious Gallon III added, “Commis- tended family and friends.” vating young people to stay in nelas; Willis Howard; Carolyn social and civic organizations awards within the community, sioner Dorrin Rolle was deep- Andy Young, Miami Gar- school, and help develop their Boyce; Gary Johnson and The- throughout the community. including: the Florida A&M ly committed to his communi- dens resident who lists his self-esteem. ophilus “Theo” Williams. He served as a member of the Alumni Outstanding Service ty and remained dedicated to employment at The Chil- Rolle saw District 2 in need St. James A.M.E. Church; Pub- Award; the Apostolic Revival public service his entire life. dren’s Trust wrote, “We were MIAMI POLITICAL SCENE of change, calling for more lic Health Trust Selection and Center Usher Board Commu- His legacy of leading efforts to classmates from elementary Commissioner Dorrin D. affordable housing; improv- Advisory Screening Commit- nity Service Recognition; the help children and the elderly through high school and later Rolle was a staple in the Black ing public transportation and tees; the Family Christians of World Vision Award; and the in underserved communities, Miami Alumni Kappa broth- Miami community-- repre- fostering growth and develop- America Association; the Boy National Women of Achieve- as well as his service and love ers. The one thing I can say senting District 2 on the Mi- ment of small businesses. Scouts of America; the Na- ment Profiles of Prominence of people from all walks of life about Brother Rolle is, he was ami-Dade County Commis- "I'm running thanks to my tional Association for the Ad- Award. He’s also received will be among his most mem- a good man.”

25 for $32,000,” Metris “We need to ensure that public health proved to be the had been furloughed or laid The clients who come here Batts-Coley told The Miami people have access to hous- link need to successfully col- off.” are quarantined until their test COLEY Times April 18. “The room ing during the testing period laborate and meet a critical An expertise in protocol de- status is known,” Batts-Coley CONTINUED FROM 1A rate is $76 and our maxi- and beyond,” Book said. “I am need during an unexpected velopment helped Batts-Coley explained. “There is no room mum occupancy is 15 rooms guessing the contract will last pandemic. transition the hotel to emer- service or turn-down. Rooms hours that weekend…it was a in a two-story dwelling. The 60-90 days or longer.” “I was the HIV/AIDS mi- gency accommodations where formerly named Josephine train wreck you couldn’t stop.” Southside of the second sto- nority coordinator for Palm social distancing and all CDC Baker, Marcus Garvey and Zora The Dunns-Josephine is one ry, houses eight rooms and PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTISE Beach County,” Batts-Coley guidelines were followed. A Neale Hurston now have num- of few, local Black-owned busi- opens up to a breeze way that Batts-Coley earned a Bache- said. “I have worked for Cat- television, Netflix and Wifi are bers and clients who check in nesses who have experienced allows clients to smoke.” lor of Arts degree in marketing alyst Miami, and I am rooted also provided in each room are from Chapman, Lotus or an economic reprieve during Book said he entered ne- from Johnson & Wales Univer- in continuum care. To pull this along with a coffee pot, micro- various shelters and arrive with the COVID-19 pandemic. gotiations for the short haul, sity and met Kitchen through off, I didn’t solicit the help of wave and refrigerator. masks and gloves, but we also “We signed an initial, one- but expects he may have to economic development cir- residential workers, but rather “We are not offering a hotel have N95 masks and bleach month contract on March extend to meet needs. cles. But her background in those in behavior health who experience, this is isolation. cleaning.”

—Armen Henderson, M.D. one benefits.” demic in our communities is to criminalize, rather than protect, PUBLIC DEMAND FOR the most vulnerable, especially CHANGE poor, Black people.” ARMEN On Friday, April 17, Hender- Henderson is equally ad- CONTINUED FROM 1A son was front and center at vocating for what he deems lot 15 of the Miami Parking Au- unwarranted and exorbitant Armen Henderson became thority where he held a press arrests of homeless people an unwitting media darling conference in conjunction with in the county, an activity he the week of April 13 when community organizers, clergy believes is directly related to he made national headlines and medical providers. Book’s lobbyist activity on be- for being racially profiled. He His call for action was the half of the for-profit prison com- was handcuffed in front of his very charge Book claims he pany, the GEO group. own home while his wife and has championed all along. Ac- “In my public data search two young children sat near- cording to the press release, of Miami-Dade jail bookings by. A city of Miami police offi- Henderson is calling for Book between March 12, which was cer suspected Henderson of and Miami-Dade County Mayor the start of the emergency dumping trash. He was actu- Carlos Gimenez to take imme- pandemic period, and April 18, ally loading tents to distribute diate action and announce an there were 264 arrests where to the homeless as part of his expansion of the group’s efforts the address is listed as home- ongoing street advocacy. According to Miami-Dade jail bookings between March 12, which was the start of the to provide resources to Miami’s less, that’s out of 2,708 en- Henderson also offered The emergency period, and April 18, there were 264 arrests where the address is listed as homeless community. tries,” Henderson told The Mi- Miami Times an exclusive in- homeless. That means, 243 homeless people have been arrested since the crisis began. “We wouldn’t be out here if ami Times. “That’s 9.75% of all terview on Sunday, April 19 the Homeless Trust, which re- arrests and 21 of those entries and made clear he was more BACKTRACKING according to CDC guidelines, Brought into question was both ceives millions of dollars in tax were second and third arrests than a Black man in handcuffs “On March 20th, my friend the conversation ended. She his medical credentials and who revenue every year, we’re doing for the same person. So, in re- and a headline. And don’t let Mario Bailey, who is a Talla- said they didn’t have any hotel approved him to pursue county what needs to be done to pro- ality, 243 homeless individuals the baby face fool you. The hassee lobbyist and familiar rooms,” Henderson explained. testing? That was March 22 and tect the homeless,” said Hen- have faced arrest since this 34-year-old Philadelphia na- with my community work, en- Henderson is an experi- while Henderson provided text derson who dually serves as pandemic began.” tive is a graduate of the city’s couraged me to reach out to enced street soldier in disaster messages, The Miami Times director of health programs for Henderson is passionate in renowned Central high school Ron Book,” Henderson said. management whose training reached out directly to Mallette. the Dream Defenders. his quest to seek resolve and and excelled at hoops as a “I was then referred to Vickie includes three stints in Haiti In a statement provided to “Chairman Ron Book has left it is his belief that the Trust Mansfield University under- Mallette, executive director of and working stateside follow- The Miami Times April 21, The our most vulnerable communi- just started testing the home- graduate. Meharry medical the Homeless Trust. I told her ing hurricane Irma. His alliance M Network provided the follow- ties out on the streets, without less “three days ago,” indicat- college followed along with a I was going to start testing of cohorts includes the Dream ing on behalf of the Homeless testing them, without giving ing they launched April 16. residency at Jackson South the homeless and she said, Defenders, New Florida Majority, Trust: “Thank you for reaching them a place to shelter, wash “We should all be working to- where he currently practices ‘Great! Let me know if any test Smile Trust and Dade County out to the Trust for a comment. and eat. This negligence is put- gether, but the Trust could be as a licensed physician of in- positive and we’ll house them Street Response Disaster Re- We really do appreciate it, how- ting our entire city at risk in the doing more,” Henderson said. ternal medicine through the in hotels.’” lief team. ever, at this critical point in face of the pandemic. The way “I want to get everybody who University of Miami Health “Vickie seemed amenable, An evolution of distrust en- time, opening up this conver- I was racially profiled and ar- wants to be off the streets, off System. but two days later when I iden- sued that included Mallette sation does nothing to advance rested on Saturday is business the streets, and now that we tified symptomatic homeless allegedly reporting Henderson efforts to serve homeless in- as usual in Miami Dade Coun- have Ron Book’s attention, he VERBAL HANDSHAKE TO people needing quarantine to the Florida Dept. of Health. dividuals in Miami-Dade. No ty. Their response to a pan- can do more too.”

the underserved for 25 years about 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. and Book. “We know you can’t just HANDS-ON, STREET I don’t wanna.’” and is current chair of the Mi- was just devastated.” snap your fingers and make TESTING According to Book, testing is BOOK ami-Dade County Homeless things happen if the need aris- Who launched an initiative to ongoing with more than 3,500 CONTINUED FROM 1A Trust. The position holds him PANDEMIC PLANNING es and you need to evacuate test the homeless and the pre- more swab kits on order. The accountable for overseeing According to Book, the de- hundreds of people, so we’ve ferred methodology remains a culmination of much of Book’s Ron L. Book, Esq. is argu- a reported $68.5M budget ceased male had underlying been planning ahead since the debate, but Book said he was efforts are marked in the Trust ably misunderstood. Raised in to implement the county’s health issues including “seri- pandemic’s onset.” on the street with his Project negotiating a contract with North Miami, the former track homeless plan. He is an avid ous diabetes,” and when it was That planning began mid- Lazarus and Camilus House Dunns-Josephine Hotel to star studied law at Tulane storyteller who wields words discovered a male in the pub- March with the dissemina- team last week. house clients who have been University and is now over 60 with speed, but Book admits lic-private partner, Chapman tion of information on social “I wasn’t satisfied with the tested and need to remain years old and a voluminous his entire world stopped when Partnership male dorm tested distancing and the threat of pace. Why in a five hour pe- quarantined pending results. presence. He has triumphed he learned one of the Trust’s positive, every known Cen- coronavirus in English, Span- riod, could we only complete “The last guy I touched was cancer and says he is “the “own” had died. ters for Disease and Control ish and Creole to as many of seven or eight tests?” Book a 77-year-old man who lives poster child for the immuno- “I publically cried most of the and Prevention protocol along the 1,024 homeless individu- wondered. “In one day, we in the underpass of Jose Marti compromised." He has not day Saturday,” Book told The with mandates provided by the als who dwell outdoors in the still only did 20 tests, and the Park,” said Book. “He tested, been tested for coronavirus, Miami Times in an exclusive Florida Dept. of Health and di- county that could be reached. main reason is that it takes a but then refused to accept a but is ensuring that his approx- interview on Sunday, April 19. vision of emergency manage- Families and individuals at the great deal of time to convince hotel room. imate, 165 sheltered-seniors “We thought we were past the ment. Salvation Army, Lotus House, a homeless person to take That’s not uncommon and and 476 staff are able to ac- peak one week ago and had “We started negotiating four Camilus House, Chatman the test, complete paperwork people don’t factor those situ- cess COVID-19 testing. made it without losing any of or five weeks ago with hotels Partnership and beyond were, and acquire signatures. I have ations into the equation when Book has reigned as a com- our homeless people. I re- to make sure we had shelter too, included and given masks, begged, and they shake their seeking to understand the munity leader representing ceived a call from my staff at reserved if we needed it,” said gloves and hand sanitizer. heads and say, ‘I don’t wanna. Trust’s dilemma.” The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 Relief checks are lifelines for most than $30 million. For others they are just cushion Still, Mariel Beasley, SARAH SKIDMORE SELL where we’re not homeless ... Co-Founder of Common Associated Press (but) we don’t have anything Cents Lab at Duke University to fall back on.” said that “many households file photo, President Don- The coronavirus has rav- are teetering.” They will use ald Trump signs thou by aged the economy as limita- the relief check to get cur- the government to try and tions to stop its spread have rent on bills they’ve already Millions of Americans re- shuttered many businesses. missed and to purchase food ceived government relief About 22 million Americans — in other words, the mon- checks this week, and more have applied for unemploy- ey has already been spent are on the way. For some, the ment benefits in the past before it arrives. Those who payment gets them to a more month alone — that’s about still have some income and comfortable place financial- one in seven workers. savings may try to stretch the ly; for others, the money just The relief payments are cash as far as possible. gets them to next month. just one piece of a massive Some taxpayers, however, Bridget Hughes, a mother $2.2 trillion economic res- admit the payment is nice to of three, received a $2,200 cue package rolled out by the have — but not a must-have. stimulus check this week that government to try and count- Charlette and Richard allowed her to pay April’s er the devastating impacts of Kremer of Lewiston, Idaho rent and utilities, and to buy the pandemic. Congress also got their $2,400 payment on groceries. But now she’s wor- approved increased and ex- Wednesday. The retired cou- ried about rent for May. panded unemployment ben- as of Wednesday. Millions a flurry of calls fomr people Federal Reserve before the ple used the money to pay Hughes usually works two efits, delayed tax bills and more have signed up to get worried that debt collectors pandemic. some lingering credit card fast-food jobs; her husband created a lending program to direct deposit, and paper would take their payments to Americans have also been debt from Christmas and works at a gas station. The help small businesses keep checks will be distributed cover outstanding debts, said taking on more debt in recent plan to use the rest to pay coronavirus outbreak is mak- people on their payroll. starting later this month. Bruce McClary, spokesman years, as a growing economy their state tax and maybe ing it even harder for the The one-time relief pay- Eligible adults will see a for the National Foundation gave them confidence they help pay some costs of their Kansas City, Missouri family ments will offset some of the payout up to $1,200 — mar- for Credit Counseling. (The would have the means to pay son’s wedding reception later to make ends meet. Hughes economic shock of the health ried couples up to $2,400 — funds are not protected, but it off. U.S. consumer borrow- this year. had to take two weeks off crisis, said Mark Zandi, chief plus $500 per child. Eligibility debt collectors would need a ing is at an all-time high of While they welcome the unpaid to quarantine herself economist at Moody’s Analyt- is cut off at earnings of more court judgment to take them.) $4.2 trillion, according to the money, they say there are after a relative tested posi- ics. He expects the payments than $99,000 for individu- The anxiety is just a small Fed. That does not include others who could use it more tive and then her hours were to boost U.S. gross domestic als and $198,000 for married indicator of how financially home mortgages or other — particularly those with greatly reduced. product -- the broadest mea- couples. stretched Americans were loans secured by real estate. lower incomes. Hughes won’t get another sure of economic output -- by The payouts are twice the even before the virus out- Lenders have been encour- “Those are the folks that pay check until mid-May and $293 billion, or about 1.4% of size of the stimulus payments break. aged to provide relief for are really going to be hurt- her husband’s relief payment pre-crisis levels, mostly this given in 2008, according to Experts generally sug- loans as well as avoid evic- ing,” Richard Kremer said. has yet to arrive. While grate- spring and summer. the Tax Policy Center. gest people have three to six tions and foreclosures. Wells “This $1,200 is just going to ful for the federal aid, she re- Zandi expects most peo- Americans eager to find out months of savings set aside Fargo, one of the nation’s kick the wolf back from the mains anxious. ple will spend the money on the status of their payments for emergencies, but few do. largest lenders, said it de- door. It’s not going to keep “It was definitely was a ne- necessities such as rent and caused delays on the IRS At least one-quarter of Amer- ferred more than one million him away.” cessity,” she said. “But at the food. website and the sites of sev- ican adults say they wouldn’t payments representing $2.8 Adrian Sainz in Memphis, same time, I feel like it’s a The Treasury Department eral banks this week as well be able to cover an unexpect- billion of principal and in- Tennessee and Paul Wiseman Band-Aid. It’s going to get us says about 80 million Ameri- as long waits on phone lines. ed expense of $400, accord- terest and waived more than in Washington contributed to through these next 30 days to cans received their payments Credit counselors received ing to a survey done by the 900,000 fees worth more this report Congressional CBC PAC backs Biden KAT STAFFORD other people of color. Associated Press “There’s no question in my mind that there needs The Congressional Black to be an agenda that push- Caucus PAC endorsed Joe es forward Black Ameri- Biden’s presidential bid on ca,” Meeks said. “Joe Biden Monday, further cement- has proven that he has the ing his support among the ability to get things done nation’s influential Black and that he has a vision to political leadership. bring us together and have The political action an agenda of significant committee’s unanimous importance for the Black endorsement came on the community.” heels of several key nods of The CBC PAC endorsed support among its leader- Hillary Clinton in 2016 over ship and members, includ- Vermont Sen. Bernie Sand- ing civil rights icon Rep. ers. When asked what will John Lewis of Georgia and be the road map to winning caucus Chairwoman Rep. the election this time after Karen Bass of California. Democrats suffered a bitter The PAC is the caucus’s defeat, Meeks said it’s sim- separate campaign arm. ple: Listen to Black women, “There’s no question who are among the Demo- that Joe Biden is badly cratic Party’s most loyal needed by this country,” voting bloc. CBC PAC Chairman Rep. “Black women over-per- Gregory Meeks of New formed in 2016, and had we York said in an interview listened to them, we might with The Associated Press. not have the person that’s “His leadership, his experi- there now,” Meeks said. ence, his understanding on how to get things done and But Meeks said he’s con- his ability to work and pull fident Biden will be able to AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite people together is need- drum up support among ed now more than ever. Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, speaks to the media as members of the Con- key demographics. We need someone that is gressional Tri-Caucus meet with reporters to discusses the 2020 Census on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, “There was a reason why a healer and not a divider, March 5, 2020. From left are House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Bass, Rep. Steven Horsford, Barack Obama chose Joe and that’s Joe Biden.” D-Nev., 2020 Census Task Force for the Congressional Black Caucus, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark, Biden to be his vice pres- Biden, who is on the D-Mass., and Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., Native American Caucus co-chair. ident,” Meeks said. “He cusp of clinching the Dem- is the appropriate person ocratic presidential nomi- Black voters have long Michigan. But that was their primaries. African front-line workers, who now to step forward and nation, had already scored anchored the former vice before the coronavirus Americans have been dis- are among the most at risk, take the reigns of this great key endorsements from 38 president’s White House pandemic disrupted the proportionately impacted are Black Americans and nation of ours.” of the 54 members of the bid with overwhelming presidential race, forcing by COVID-19, the disease group, which is composed support in South Caroli- several states with signif- caused by the virus. of most African American na, on Super Tuesday and icant Black populations, An AP analysis last week members of Congress. in Midwestern states like like Georgia, to postpone found nearly one-third of those who have died are African American, with Black people representing just 14% of the population in the areas covered in the analysis. 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South Florida airports receive $340 million THE CARES Act PROVIDES EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING

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he aviation industry contributes $1.7 trillion into U.S. economic activity and more than 10 mil- lion in U.S. jobs. More than 2.4 million passengers engage flights to 800 destinations in 80 countries and more than 58,000 tons of cargo is transported daily. Those collective statistics provided by aviation.org were impressive until the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic grounded Taviation. In the immediate aftermath, within the state of Florida, and economy. Ensuring that our ami-Dade County Mayor Carlos major airlines continue to lose Congresswoman Frederica S. airports have the funding to A. Gimenez. “I appreciate the profits, industry unemployment Wilson has ensured that more continue operating and preserve federal government for recog- has soared, some planes are than $340M will be distributed jobs is imperative.” nizing MIA’s critical role as the flying with mostly empty seats to South Florida airports in her Miami International Airport busiest international gateway and smaller carriers have halted 24th congressional district. was awarded $207 million in in Florida and third busiest in operations altogether. “I am pleased that seven local funding, making MIA the larg- the nation. This aid will cer- Emergency measures to airports will receive financial est grant recipient among all tainly help our County’s largest restore industry viability were assistance to help make up for airports in Florida. MIA officials economic engine, which sup- expeditiously taken, and the lost revenue and to continue will use the grant to support the ports one out of every five jobs CARES Act was signed on March operations that have been dis- airport’s ongoing facilitation of locally, make a speedier return 27 which allocated $10 billion rupted by the COVID-19 pan- essential travel and trade, and to normal operations after the in emergency aviation relief demic,” said Congresswoman to prepare the global gateway to effects of the COVID-19 pandem- funding. Wilson, who sits on the House resume full operations as one of ic subside.” The Federal Aviation Ad- transportation and infrastructure America’s leading passenger and Gimenez recently came to ministration followed with an committee. cargo hubs. the defense of MIA when City announcement that nearly $1 “Miami is a popular tourist “We are extremely pleased of Miami mayor Francis Suarez billion of those relief funds will destination and the aviation with the $207 million in relief petitioned president Trump in a be distributed to airports located industry is critical to our local funding for MIA,” said Mi- SEE AIRPORT 10B

Mayor Carlos Gimenez Frederica S. Wilson Francis Suarez Lester Sola The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 Odds for relief: Heads I win, tails I win too generate refunds Getting tax relief can be a gamble for of previously paid businesses despite the CARES Act. income taxes at the pre-TCJA rates, STEVE ROSENTHAL fluctuate cyclically: tax years and re- which were 35 per- Forbes.com At the height of duce its future tax- cent (maximum) the Great Reces- es. Individuals who for corporations, The Coronavi- sion, in 2008, C-cor- own a pass-through rather than the cur- rus Aid, Relief, and porations account- business, such as a rent 21 percent rate, Economic Securi- ed for half of the partnership, deduct and 39.6 percent ty (CARES) Act’s $1.6 trillion (in 2019 the business’s loss- (maximum) for indi- grants massive tax dollars) in net loss- es on their person- viduals, rather than relief for business es. Pass-through en- al returns or car- the current 37 per- losses, but most tities (partnerships, ry them forward. cent. of the benefit will sole proprietor- However, individ- In addition, the be reaped by the ships, and S-corpo- uals cannot use CARES Act allows wealthiest Ameri- rations) accounted “excess” business 100 percent of busi- cans, including in- for nearly all the losses to reduce ness losses to be de- vestors in hedge rest. their non-busi- ducted, not limited funds and real estate How did the ness income, like by 80 percent of an- developers—not CARES Act relax wages and invest- nual taxable income, the owners of small the tax rules for ment gains. The which is the cur- businesses. Con- businesses with net Tax Code says that rent rule since the gress should rede- losses? net business losses TCJA. Finally, for sign the provisions A business has are “excess” if they 2018, 2019, and 2020, to focus the tax ben- a net loss for the exceed $250,000 the CARES Act al- efits on those who tax year if its de- per taxpayer, or lows individuals to need them most. ductible expenses $500,000 for cou- The CARES Act allows 100 percent of business losses to be deducted, not lim- use excess business Businesses with exceed its gross ples filingjoint - ited by 80 percent of annual taxable income, which is the current rule since the losses to reduce net losses stand to income. A C-cor- ly. Many of these TCJA. Finally, for 2018, 2019, and 2020, the CARES Act allows individuals to use their non-business benefit from theporation (the cate- restrictions were excess business losses to reduce their non-business income. income, such as CARES Act re- gory that includes added in the Tax wages and invest- lief. The type and large publicly-trad- Cuts and Jobs Act come tax cuts. rules. It permits mits immediate 2020. One special ment gains, and car- number of those ed companies) may (TCJA) to offset The CARES Act all businesses loss- tax refunds— for benefit: Losses car- ry back any excess businesses, and the carry its net loss- part of the cost of makes generous es to be carried five years fromried back to years losses back to earli- size of the losses, es forward to future other business in- changes to these back—which per- 2018, 2019, and before 2018 will er years. Rebecca Fishman Lipsey named president and CEO The Miami Foundation board of trustees Non-Profit Execu- the 2017 recipient committee and in- tive” by the Interna- of the Foundation’s terim president. “In has spoken. New leadership starts in June tional Stevie Award Ruth Shack Leader- my years of service for Women in Busi- ship Award, which and having the hon- Miami Times Staff Re- ami-Dade’s resil- mendous power to ness, Lipsey is also annually honors an or of leading the port ience through this mobilize residents an alumnus of The individual age 40 or Foundation, I know pandemic.” and build coalitions Miami Foundation’s under who reflects from experience Re- The Miami Foun- Lipsey comes to that solve regional Miami Fellows pro- steadfast ethics and becca will be a high dation, the $350 the Foundation from issues,” said Lipsey. gram (Class VI), unselfish service to caliber chief execu- million community Radical Partners, the “Our generosity, em- which selects only Greater Miami. tive. She continually foundation uniting social impact accel- pathy and innovation 16-18 top emerging “This is a home- stood out as we re- donors and causes erator organization in this moment will leaders every two coming for Rebec- viewed every appli- to improve the qual- she founded, which define the future of years to deepen ca,” said Fernandez, cant and it was evi- ity of life in Greater builds cross-sec- Miami. As we stand their understanding the Florida region dent how her values Miami, today an- tor coalitions and together to battle the of the community president of BNY were further shaped nounced Rebecca trains social activ- greatest crisis of our and connect them Mellon Wealth Man- by the Foundation. Fishman Lipsey as ists to tackle major generation, we must to the elected offi- agement, who, as a We are confident its new president quality-of-life issues ask ourselves what Rebecca Fishman Lipsey cials, influential de- Foundation trustee she will guide the and CEO effective in Greater Miami. kind of Miami we cision-makers and and the board vice Foundation to even June 1st. Radical Partners want to find waiting pled the organiza- The winner of nu- local activists shap- chair, volunteered greater levels of im- Lipsey will replace has helped emerg- for us on the other tion’s size and multi- merous accolades ing Miami-Dade’s as both chair of the pact and service to Javier Alberto Soto, ing leaders scale side of this and what plied its fundraising including “Best future. She is also board’s CEO search this community.” who led the Foun- their civic projects, will it take for us to by 16 times over. She dation for 10 years such as addressing get there.” was valedictorian of and stepped down her undergraduate sea-level rise and Previously, Lipsey SUBSCRIBE TODAY in September 2019 housing affordability was the youngest class at University to join The Denver and mobilized more person in history of Pennsylvania and Foundation, and Jo- than 100,000 resi- selected to serve on holds a master’s de- seph A. Fernandez, dents to invest and the Florida Board gree in education who served as in- engage in solutions. of Education and from Bank Street terim president and “This is a moment is the former ex- College of Education CEO since October. for us to show what ecutive director of in New York City. Her appointment by we’re truly made of. Teach For America Lipsey began her ca- the board of trustees Community foun- Miami-Dade, where reer as a teacher in concludes an eight- dations have tre- she more than tri- Harlem. month search that reviewed more than 100 candidates from Invitation to Bid South Florida and across the nation. (11F) Foodservice Equipment Lipsey will assume Yates & Sons Construction Company and Jackson Health Systems the role at a critical cordially invite subcontractors to complete and submit their bids by time, following the Thursday, April 30th, 2020 at 2:00 pm for the following project: organization’s re- cent launch of The Jackson Health System Community Recov- JHS West Medical Campus ery Fund to support nonprofits strug- The Invitation to Bid includes the following packages: gling for resources • Jackson West / CON – Hospital Bed Tower Phase ll 100% to help Miami-Dade CD L3-L6 prepared by Perkins and Will Architects, Inc. - residents during the February 28th, 2020. COVID-19 response. • Jackson West / Foodservice Equipment Specifications, The Fund has raised Prepared by Perkins and Will Architects, Inc.– November more than $1 million. 15th, 2019. “Rebecca brings • Jackson West / Foodservice Cutsheet Book, Prepared by ingenuity, expertise Systems Design International - November 15th, 2019. q * q * and tenacity, quali- ties trustees wanted $ FOR 12-MONTH $ 99FOR 12-MONTH Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings and other SUBSCRIPTION SUBSCRIPTION in the Foundation’s 65 52 construction documents will be available through W. G. Yates Con- With credit card auto renew next leader,” said *Plus Florida sales tax struction. Respond to Gustavo Pinero at [email protected] to get Richard Berkowitz, q CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ENCLOSED q CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD access to bid documents. board chair at The Miami Foundation q For the delivery of the bid, bidders will have to register in Jackson ______Exp______and executive chair- Health System Supplier Portal on the following link and follow the man of Berkowitz q prompts (see also guide attached to the email): https://jackson- ______Exp______Pollack Brant. health.org/vendors/supplier-portal/#gref “Especially in this q ______Exp______extraordinary and For questions on the Portal, please email Teodoro.carrasco@ challenging time jhsmiami.org Authorized Signature ______for Greater Miami, she has the proven Name ______Yates is committed to supporting the economic development of certified ability to unite and Miami-Dade county small business enterprise-construction (SBE-C) inspire residents, in- Address ______firms. Miami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are encouraged to stitutions and civic submit a bid package for this and future projects. W.G. Yates & Sons City ______State ____ Zip ______leaders to improve Construction Company and associated partners are an equal opportu- life in our commu- Phone ______email ______nity employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/ nity. She will be a sexual orientation/gender identity. Send to: The Miami Times, 900 NW 54 St. • Miami, FL 33127-1818 or transformational Subscribe online at www.MiamiTimesonline.com leader to help our All questions can be directed to Gustavo Pinero at gpinero@wgyates. community foun- com dation support Mi- The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 Coronavirus and the New American Economy call the loans that extensions on pay- tomer or client "pain CEO Solomon Ali shares how appear to be weaker ment terms, request points" during this businesses can regroup bets and extending waivers of late fees time and strategize new loans to much and penalties. 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I further ed themselves on believe and estimate having a good cred- that certain indus- it standing will now tries will become ob- find it more difficult solete, however new to negotiate lines ones will be created. of credit or to have There are certain contracts and lines industries that thrive of credit re-instated during this pandemic once things begin to including real estate AIRPORT CONTINUED FROM 8B letter that asked for, “a ban on flights coming into MIA from international and domestic coronavirus hot spots.” Suarez, who tested positive for COVID-19 in March, was making an effort to mitigate the widespread coronavirus. Suarez has since recovered from the vi- rus and received negative test results. In response, Gimenez issued the following in a report to Local 10 news: "MIA is Miami-Dade County and our air- port director has already written a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and probably to The White House itself saying please disregard the letter. MIA and the flights in and out of MIA are vital to Miami-Dade County. MIA is one of the few pharmacy centers, pharm hubs, in the world, a lot of medicines fly in the bellies of those passenger airliners," Gimenez said. According to the Federal Aviation Ad- ministration, the CARES Act funding will support continuing operations and replace lost revenue resulting from the sharp decline in passenger traffic and other airport business due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The funds are available for airport capital ex- penditures, airport operating expenses including payroll and utilities, and airport debt payments. “The CARES Act funding, coupled with the financial relief plan approved by the Board of County Commissioners this month for our airport business partners, provides much-needed support for MIA to continue serving as the leading eco- nomic engine for our community,” said Lester Sola, MIA CEO and director. “As we maintain our passenger and cargo operations and prepare for travel demand to return, these monies will aid us in developing new protocols and facil- ity renovations designed to enhance the travel experience and improve employee safety.” The complete list of airports in District 24 receiving funding under the CARES Act are: Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport $157,000; Hollywood North Perry Air- port $69,000; Miami International Air- port $206,949,557; Miami Seaplane Base $20,000; Fort Lauderdale Exec- utive Airport $157,000 ; Fort Lauder- dale/Hollywood International Airport $134,958,902 ; Miami Executive Airport $69,000. 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The Miami Dolphins Foundation goal is to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community, be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida by uniting races, genders, sexual orientations and faith around the power of football.

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Don Shula SCORE COVID-19 TOUCHDOWN Stephen Ross teams with alumni and seeds a $250,000 grant

Miami Times Staff Report To financially support these efforts, go to www. handofffoundation.org to make a 100% tax-deduct- In the spirit of working together during the ible donation. Money will feed the needs of 1st COVID-19 pandemic, the resonant words of Coach responders, healthcare workers, as well as vulnera- Shula are thematic, “In life, as in football… It takes ble families in our communities right here in South a team!” Florida. Four Miami Dolphins alumni and restauranteurs, The program brings individually pre-wrapped including Shula himself, took those words to heart meals to vetted 1st responders, healthcare and and have scored an off-the-field touch down by pro- non-profit organizations at a designated drop-off lo- viding breakfast, lunch and dinner options to those cation. This allows for social distancing and creates most at-risk. They are, John Offerdahl, Offerdahl’s the most hygienic environment. The organizations Kim Bokamper Off-The-Grill; Kim Bokamper, Bokamper’s Sports Bar then distribute the meals to their constituents. & Grill; Bob Brudzinski, Bru’s Room Sports Grill and Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available. legendary coach Don Shula. Through The Miami Dolphins Foundation, the The program is made The Miami Dolphin team stars are all engaged in team’s goal is to level the playing field through the the food service industry and collectively teamed power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more possible by a $250,000 up to provide free meals to vulnerable populations educated and united South Florida community. The severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, all while Miami Dolphins believe it is important to be inclu- grant from the Miami helping to keep workers from their restaurants sive of the diversity and aware of the intersections employed and on the payroll. that make up South Florida, uniting groups of differ- Dolphins teams owner The program is made possible by a $250,000 ent races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, Stephen Ross. grant from Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross abilities and faith around the power of football. through the Miami Dolphins Foundation and lays the groundwork for a multi-faceted program de- signed to keep as many people fed as possible and accomplish a dual goal to combat unemployment. “The magnitude of the impact of both the health and economic crisis on our most vulnerable popu- lations cannot be overstated,” said John Offerdahl whose namesake Hands Off Foundation’s mission is to “Feed the needs of those in crisis” in partner- ship with business, government, civic and faith- based organizations. “Many of these individuals simply do not have Bob Brudzinski the resources and the physical means to provide food for their families. This grant is an initial step towards a much broader effort to help at-risk pop- ulations, all while keeping food service employees working,” Offerdahl added. In order to apply for emergency meal kits, interested non-profit organizations may email [email protected]. Once the organization and their request are vetted, they will be notified as to the specifics of meal drop-offs pending need and available funds.

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oet May Reign caught the writing bug early, and she has cultivated her craft to become an influential force. The native of Miami was a second-grader at Carol City elemen- tary school when she fell in love with the nuancesP of poetry including rhyme scheme, form and every inclusive possibility. The Miami Times spoke with the local poet and spoken A conversation word artist on Tuesday, April 14, and as freely as she pens poems that capture the essence of life’s most sacred on writing emotions, Reign shared her artistic journey, the healing potential of writing and the mental health effect of corona- virus isolation. and “One of my teachers exposed us to African-American poetry, and I was just floored,” recalled Reign who is the coronavirus married mother of two adult children and grandmother of one. “I fell in love with the dialect and all of the things that I could do with words.” isolation Reign shared that she went on to devour the works of as many great poets as she could find including Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes, both of whom she cited as, “some of my favorites. I felt so empowered reading their poetry.” The greatness of the work of people like Angelou and Hughes created an enigma that Reign has spent some time deciphering for herself. “I wondered what was it that could make a person write with such passion,” Reign pondered. “Definitely, definitely. It’s just being alive and being alive in the moment!” The committed artist recently quit her full-time job as a case analyst with Florida child support enforce- ment in order to finally concentrate solely on her writing. In the fullness of time, the answer eventu- ally became clear. For the past two decades, Reign’s own creative work has centered around issues that impacted the emotional lives of Black women. Though she looks at her writing as a discipline, she remains careful to work on it every day and also looks at it in a comprehensive manner. “My poems definitely are heavily connected to my ancestral roots,” shared Reign. “In my poetry, I always make the connection to the women that came before me. Writing every day is therapy for me as well.” As a young girl, Reign said she endured SEE REIGN 6C

Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes and Paul Laurence Dunbar are three of May Reign’s many poetic influenc- es, but the Miami native poet and spoken word artist has grown to define her own voice and become a symbol of empowerment to au- diences across the country, all of whom applaud her artistic performances.

Photo Courtesy of May Reign The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 Black Panther designer partners with H&M Ruth Carter discusses launch for ment did you want to make with this collection? hip, street culture clothing line. We as a culture have been doing the right thing for a CASSIDY SPARKS tumes for our favorite Black long time. We have always Rollingout.com films over the past 30 years. cared about representation. When we heard that I think this unifies us with From Spike Lee’s Do the fashion maven was team- the liberation flag colors of the Right Thing to Ryan ing up with H&M to design red, black and green but also Coogler’s Black Panther Car- a limited-edition collection unifies all cultures. I saw on ter has designed iconic cos- to pay homage to ’80s and Instagram today a little girl dancing in the studio with a “Trust” top [on], and I love that it will reach everyone. That’s what I think is ground- breaking. Do you have a favorite piece in the collection? So my first favorite piece was the red sweatshirt with the two-tone red on the sleeve and then my logo. I’d never imagined that H&M would love my logo enough to put it that big on a sweat- shirt. When I put it on with my leggings and my heels, I Cassidy Sparks for Steed Media was like, “I can go out in this.” ’90s fashion, we knew she emy Award-winning cos- ed to share that in my line by And then as I started thinking wouldn’t disappoint. tume designer about her first recreating some of the things about wearing “ruthless” and Carter and H&M hosted clothing collection. that I remembered. I felt like declaring that I am ruthless, the Ruthless Block Party What was the inspiration the collaboration was really it [was] so empowering. And in Atlanta to celebrate the for the H&M collaboration? turning things around and that’s what I want people to launch of the 11-piece col- The late ’80s and early was an opportunity for a cos- feel when they wear it. So I lection. The event was also ’90s were such a magical tume designer to produce a think the “Ruthless” sweat- a tribute to Carter’s famous time in my career [in terms line. Good, bad or indiffer- shirt is my favorite. design work throughout her of] the work we were doing ent, it’s done. And because The collection, which fea- career featuring costume with Spike Lee — the col- it’s done, it’s blazed a new tures an array of sweaters, exhibits from Malcolm X, or-blocking and cross colors path. tees, a hoodie and accesso- “Dolemite Is My Name” and and, you know, everything You’re known for making ries is now available in select other films. that was happening during bold statements through H&M stores and online at We spoke with the Acad- that time. I just really want- costume design. What state- hm.com. Caribbean each one, teach one COVID-19 to the Caribbean. spread of COVID-19 through- Young professionals implore fellow The Task Force, which com- out the region, and are imple- prises representatives from menting response measures youth to take contagion seriously. the Caribbean Public Health to contain the spread of the Agency (CARPHA), the Ca- virus. Miami Times Staff Report the dynamism and innova- tiveness of young hospitality ribbean Hotel and Tourism In the video, Kamille Hug- Young leaders of the Ca- professionals to encourage Association (CHTA), the Ca- gins, Executive Assistant of ribbean tourism sector are protective practices by Ca- ribbean Tourism Organiza- The Landings Resort & Spa throwing their support be- ribbean nationals, especially tion (CTO), and the Global in St. Lucia, echoing job loss hind calls to heed the advice younger ones, many of whom Tourism Resilience & Crisis concerns of many of her peers, of public health officials to have been slow to respond to Management Centre (GTRC- said: "We have to get back to stay at home so that the re- the urgency of the outbreak. MC), unveiled the two-min- work to pay the bills and to gion's leading economic sec- Striking messages of en- ute video, which contains feed our families. When are tor can rebound quickly once couragement from young essential guides to safeguard we going to lick this thing? It's communities and individuals. hurting all of us." the Coronavirus Disease 2019 professionals in Barbados, The power is in every one of us to end this isolation (COVID-19) pandemic sub- Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Turks The Task Force initiatives "Listen. The power is in ev- sides. and Caicos, released by the sooner rather than later. This invisible virus can disap- support those of Caribbean ery one of us to end this isola- The recently established task force, implore fellow pear so much sooner if each one of us does what the tourism leaders and health tion sooner rather than later. COVID-19 Caribbean Tour- youth to take more seriously experts tell us. The sooner we do that, the sooner we organizations, who are work- This invisible virus can see ism Task Force is enlisting the dangers of the contagion can go back to work and return to normal ing together to prevent the one 6C Our Fund Foundation raises $310,000 for LGBTQ Our Fund will provide emergency isolation, although the classes are open to all seniors in the COVID-19 relief for those in need. community. The grant from Our Fund allows for the ex- Miami Times Staff Report tributed to the Resilience pansion of the Lambda Liv- Fund,” said David Jobin, ing Online classes as well as Our Fund Foundation re- president and CEO of Our assisting our LGBTQ+ seniors cently launched the Our Fund Foundation. who experience food insuf- Fund Resilience Fund, an “All non-profit agencies re- ficiency by purchasing gift emergency fundraising initia- ceiving financial assistance cards for groceries and other tive to provide critical aid to from this rapid response essentials. The generosity of LGBTQ+ nonprofit agencies grant have been a previous Our Fund is enabling us to ad- in Broward, Miami-Dade and beneficiary of Our Fund so dress the crisis at hand while Palm Beach Counties whose have gone through the rigor- still providing stellar service operations have been devas- ous application process and to our clients.” tated by the COVID-19 pan- were thoroughly vetted by The following nonprofits demic. the grant review committee.” are included in the Founda- Our Fund Foundation, Established in 2011, Our tion’s efforts: which serves as South Flor- Fund Foundation has grown The Poverello Center; Bro- ida’s only LGBTQ+ com- into the third largest LGBT ward House; Pride Center at munity foundation, pledged foundation in the nation. As Equality Park; SunServe; Lati- $150,000 from its board-re- South Florida’s only LGBT nos Salud stricted fund as a 1:1 match community foundation, Our Legal Aid; Sunshine Ca- to galvanize donors, the first Fund promotes a culture of thedral; Compass Communi- time in the non-profit’s al- philanthropy by uniting do- Our Fund Foundation is the third largest LGBT foundation in the nation. As South ty Center; Equality Florida; most decade-long history to nors with organizations ad- Florida’s only LGBT community foundation, it promotes a culture of philanthropy by Freedom Fund do so. vancing lesbian, gay, bisexu- Gay Men's Chorus of South uniting donors with organizations advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender The LGBTQ+ community al and transgender issues in Florida; Island City Stage; stepped up as it always has in Broward, Miami-Dade and issues in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties and supporting causes Lambda Living; OUTShine a time of need, raising more Palm Beach counties and within the LGBT community. Film Festival; Pet Project for than $310,000 in less than supporting causes within the Pets; SAVE; SmartRide; South two weeks, surpassing the LGBT community. stepped up to allow us to vide community safety nets $5,000 to $25,000. Florida Pride Wind Ensemble fundraising goal of $300,000. The Coronavirus pandem- serve all who come to us,” and have strong experience “Jewish Community Ser- Stonewall National Muse- All monies raised will be ic and related economic shut- said Thomas Pietrogallo CEO working with the immediate vices has been working tire- um & Archives; World AIDS distributed immediately to downs present unprecedent- of The Poverello Center. needs of LGBTQ+ communi- lessly to provide services to Museum; YES Institute; LGBTQ+ agencies through- ed challenges and threaten “Make no mistake, without ties made most vulnerable by our clients during this time Church of the Holy Spirit out the tri-county area at to overwhelm the capacity of this philanthropy, our 33-year the COVID-19 pandemic. of crisis, but especially to Song; Humanity Project; Red this critical time to support critical LGBTQ+ community history faced an uncertain Through long-term re- our LGBTQ+ seniors who Hispana; Thinking Cap The- immediate essential needs nonprofits in South Florida, future and many more of our covery, Our Fund will sup- are at greatest risk of depres- atre; Thou Art Woman; Tran- while also positioning them posing near- and long-term neighbors would be hungry, port the financial stability of sion, isolation and increased sinclusive Group. to have the greatest impact in financial hardship. just when they needed us South Florida nonprofit agen- health concerns. JCS is com- Even as the initial fundrais- the future. “As we struggle to serve most,” cies whose operations and mitted to ensuring the safety ing goal has been met, dona- “I’m extremely proud of thousands of our South Flor- Our Fund’s Resilience Fund revenue have been severely and well-being of these vul- tions still are gratefully be- Our Fund’s board of direc- ida neighbors in need, un- provides both immediate re- impacted by COVID-19. nerable clients,” said Cindy ing accepted and distributed, tors who’ve worked tirelessly der conditions unimagined lief and long-term recovery The Our Fund Resilience Brown, program manager for please visit www.our-fund. to execute an effective cam- only six months ago, it’s in two ways: immediate Re- Fund is providing emergen- the Lambda Living Program. org/response/ paign and most importantly, groups like Our Fund Foun- lief which will prioritize and cy aid to 27 local community “JCS has created a virtual For more information on Our for the overwhelming gen- dation who already know us deploy resources to support agencies, with varying levels program to meet the needs Fund Foundation, visit our- erosity from those who con- and what we do, who have nonprofit agencies that pro- of financial support between of LGBTQ+ seniors in social fund.org or call 954-565-1090. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 Claudette Robinson pens a Motown book children sing and dance in children. They were singing Smokey Robinson’s ex-wife teaches the streets. One day, an angry and dancing and laughing. I witch casts a spell, and the don’t know if there is enough the Motown industry to children kingdom descends into dark money in the world that you JOEY PINKNEY silence. Unhappy and bored, can pay for that type of love,” Miami Times Contributor Claudette finds a box of Mir- Robinson added. acles in her attic. Inside are No stranger to the class- Enthusiasts young and old four little fellows—Smokey, room, the grandmother of who need to burn off restless, Bobby, Ronnie, and Pete— three first desired to be quarantine steam can now en- who sing music so sweet. a teacher prior to being joy a unique duality of read- Claudette and the Miracles whisked into the entertain- ing and music. Claudette’s begin to sing together, but ment world. But that was six Miraculous Motown Adven- will it be enough to bring decades ago. Now, Robinson’s ture (Heavenly Enterprises light and laughter back to the prominence in the entertain- Midwest, 2019) energizes kingdom of Motown?” ment industry is archived and the minds of young children The author-inspired, Spoti- intertwined amid Motown’s and transfers imaginations fy playlist keeps the endeavor fabled stable of stars. to a legendary land based on 21st century relevant and can Everything has come full the life of Claudette Robin- be streamed and listened to circle for the songstress after son, the official “First Lady on any internet enabled de- spending a greater part of the Claudette Robinson of Motown” and ex-wife of vice. The playlist includes past 30 years as a volunteer in William “Smokey” Robinson, music industry. songs made famous by the her children’s and grandchil- famed voice of The Miracles. “What market has Motown Rock N Roll Hall of Fame In- dren’s school. A companion Spotify playlist not tapped into? Children,” ductee’s and favorite songs “I could not in my wildest invites fans to indulge soulful Robinson told The Miami Photo: Claudette Robinson from Motown’s catalogue imagination believe that in Motown sounds. Times during a phone inter- Claudette Robinson introduces young readers to including “Dance Machine” 2020, everyone would be in Through literature, Rob- view held April 18. “In music, both Black history and the background of Motown by The Jackson Five, “My their homes and could not inson explores the histo- everything is current. The through her own, colorful fantasy and compelling sto- Girl” by The Temptations go outside,” said Robinson. ry of Motown — Detroit, history can often get lost. Let ry. Robinson is the first-female signed to the record and “Tears of a Clown” by “With people being fearful of me tell a portion of my story Michigan’s homegrown, re- label’s first group, “The Miracles.” Smokey Robinson and The catching the virus, dying and cord-making powerhouse. A in a fantasy that children can Miracles. all of the above, this stay-at- new generation is introduced learn about the beginning of “Kids are my favorite love. home policy is really getting to a new Black history contri- the history of Motown – with “Smokey,” Warren “Pete” to sing on recording sessions. They are my number one people back together.” bution by utilizing a colorful the Miracles being the very Moore, Ronald “Ronnie” First released in 2019, the choice of people,” said Rob- Claudette’s Miraculous combine of fantasy and facts. first group and me.” White, and Robert “Bobby” picture book is co-written inson. Motown Adventure can The collaboration includes a In 1959, a teenaged-Rob- Rogers. The following year, with author A.K. Morris and “While travelling across the be purchased at Amazon. comprehensive list of awards inson was the first female the quintet scored the la- illustrated by Pamela C. Rice. country promoting this chil- com. The corresponding and honors earned by The signed to Berry Gordy’s Mo- bel’s first million-selling hit In a brief provided by Ama- dren’s story at schools, both playlist can be listened to Miracles, as well as a thor- town Records as an original with “Shop Around.” Robin- zon.com, “Little Claudette parents and children alike at https://open.spotify.com/ ough biography that chron- member of The Miracles. son stopped touring with the lives in the magic kingdom of were singing its praises. I was playlist/29Xxo9rc9QWB5jdz- icles their prolific run in the Robinson sang alongside group in 1964, but continued Motown, where all the happy getting so much love from the pN2eYj. Black artists offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19 Miami Times Staff Report distancing and relief efforts. Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fal- At the event’s end, orga- “One World: Together lon and Jimmy Kimmel. nizers announced that the Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, At Home” featured stars Colbert told viewers to total amount raised was Lizzo and others sang classic Stevie Wonder performs appearing in intimate set- “take out their wallets and nearly $128 million. You can songs brimmed with messag- a Bill Withers tribute tings, beamed virtually to put them away.” Kimmel view the live performances es of hope and change during the world. It aired simulta- added that over $50 million on Global Citizen’s YouTube a TV special aimed at fight- playing the late artists neously on ABC, NBC, CBS, had already been raised to channel, https://www.you- ing the coronavirus, while hit song “Lean On Me.” iHeartMedia and Bell Media help those during the world- tube.com/user/GlobalPover- Beyoncé and Alicia Keys networks and was hosted by ly crisis. tyProject. spoke passionately about Photo courtesy of Global how the virus has dispro- Citizen. portionately affected Black Americans. Beyoncé made a surprise SUBSCRIBE TODAY appearance on Saturday’s TV special “One World: Together At Home,” thank- Stevie Wonder ing “delivery workers, mail carriers and sanitation em- ployees” for their hard work during the pandemic. Beyoncé Knowles “Black Americans dis- made a surprise appear- proportionately belong to these essential parts of the ance for ‘One World: workforce that do not have Together At Home.’ the luxury of working from Photo courtesy of Global home. And African Amer- ican communities at large Citizen. have been severely affect- ed in this crisis. Those with pre-existing conditions are at an even higher risk. This virus is killing Black people at an alarmingly high rate Beyoncé here in America,” Beyoncé said. African Americans ac- count for more than one- Lizzo's virtual perfor- third of COVID-19 deaths mance for ‘One World: in the United States where the race of victims has been Together At Home.’ made public. Data from Photo courtesy of Global states, cities and counties Citizen show Black people are reg- ularly overrepresented com- pared to their share of the population. “Please protect your- selves,” Beyoncé continued. q * q * “We are one family. We need Photo courtesy of Global Citizen $ $ 99 you. We need your voic- Lizzo FOR 12-MONTH FOR 12-MONTH each other for help.” John SUBSCRIPTION SUBSCRIPTION and I’m sending you all my 65 52 es, your abilities and your Legend and Sam Smith, With credit card auto renew strength all over this word. love.” *Plus Florida sales tax each from their own homes, I know it’s very hard but Gaga, who curated the all- duetted on “Stand by Me”; q CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ENCLOSED q CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD please be patient, stay en- star TV event, kicked it off Lizzo sang “A Change Is couraged, keep the faith, stay by urging people weathering Gonna Come” with passion; positive and continue to pray the coronavirus pandemic to q ______Exp______and Shawn Mendes and for our heroes.” find a way to smile through Camila Cabello, sitting to- An Associated Press anal- the pain with a performance q Exp gether, performed “What a ______ysis, based on data through of Nat King Cole’s version of Wonderful World.” Thursday, found that of the the song “Smile.” q Former first ladies Mi- ______Exp______more than 21,500 victims She performed during the chelle Obama and Laura whose demographic data was second part of an eight-hour Bush, Oprah Winfrey, Bill known and disclosed by offi- event supporting the World and Melinda Gates, Ellen Authorized Signature ______cials, more than 6,350 were Health Organization along- DeGeneres, Pharrell Wil- Black, a rate of nearly 30%. side advocacy organization Name ______liams, Kerry Washington, African Americans account Global Citizen. Lupita Nyong’o and Hen- Address ______for 14.2% of the 241 million “I care so much about the ry Golding offered posi- people who live in the areas medical workers that are tive words while photos of City ______State ____ Zip ______covered by the analysis. The putting their lives at risk for health care workers and ev- nation had recorded more us,” Gaga said. Phone ______email ______eryday people were shown than 33,000 deaths as of Wonder performed “Lean on the screen. Reggaeton Send to: The Miami Times, 900 NW 54 St. • Miami, FL 33127-1818 or Thursday. On Me” by Bill Withers — star J Balvin even offered Subscribe online at www.MiamiTimesonline.com Keys presented similar who died on March 30 — tips on handwashing, while data when she spoke during while playing piano. He told doctors and other medical the special, ending with: viewers: “During hardships workers spoke about social “Keep your frequency high like this we have to lean on Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | APRIL 22-28, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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AMY CHERIE COPELAND bandstand for nightly concerts. The Miami Times Contributor booths offer a cultural sampling rep- resenting Caribbean locales such Virtual is the new normal for ev- as Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Toba- erything from the NFL draft to town go, Dominican Republic, Dominica, hall meetings and now Carnival in Tortola and Barbados. Nearby, there one of the world’s most desired va- is usually a children’s Village with cation islands of paradise – the U.S. games, sweets, and small amusement Virgin Islands. Just in case you’re park rides. a novice to the to the tropical cele- The St. Thomas VI Carnival, sched- bration of island food, fun, and flair, uled this year for April 4 – May 3, is here’s an introduction for some and a a month-long celebration of food, recap for others. music, and island culture that boasts St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix the hottest events in the final week of collectively comprise the U.S. Vir- costumed fêtes with food fairs, fire- gin Islands, and each is known for works, a large street party called J’ou- its own season of festivals called vert, and of course, the Village. St. Carnival. While the islands’ respec- Thomas was gearing up for its 68th tive Carnivals have their own unique Annual VI Carnival, themed “All Eyes flavors, they all revolve around “the on We,” when the festival was post- Village,” an area of colorful booths poned indefinitely to mitigate against selling food and drinks as well as a SEE VIRTUAL 6C The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 Idris Elba and wife recover from coronavirus you live in it,” he said. “So- The British couple openly share cial distancing is almost laughable. their intimate story to help others Both Elba and his wife LOUISE DIXON have roots in Africa; Elba’s Associated Press parents are from Sierra Le- one and Ghana, while Dhow- Even though they only had re Elba is of Somali descent. mild symptoms, Idris Elba The pair went to Sierra Le- says he and his wife had their one in December with the lives “turned around” after I think that the United Nations to see how contracting the coronavirus, world should take a IFAD has assisted people calling the experience “defi- there. nitely scary and unsettling week of quarantine Elba said he was particu- and nervous.” every year just to larly concerned as to what “You know, everyone’s the coronavirus pandemic sort of feeling the way we remember this time. could do on the continent in have been feeling, but it has “ countries already suffering Remember each oth- definitely been sort of just a economically. complete upheaval,” he told er. I really do.” “We have to think about The Associated Press late last the forward planning. What’s week. what’s the fallout going to But the British actor feels —Idris Elba be?” he said. that there are life lessons to The couple have been re- be learned, and the pandemic covering in New Mexico, serves as a reminder that “the food producers in rural areas. where the actor was filming world doesn’t tick on your “People forget that 80 per- when he became sick, but time.” cent of the poor population plan to return to London as “I think that the world live in these rural areas.” Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File soon as they can get a flight. should take a week of quar- Dhowre Elba said. “What we In a Saturday, July 13, 2019 file photo, cast member Idris Elba, center, arrives Elba said he had to miss his antine every year just to re- are really worried about at with his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba, left, and Isan Elba, right, at the Los Angeles 6-year-old son’s birthday be- member this time. Remem- the moment, and why we are premiere of "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw", at the Dolby Theatre. Idris cause of the lockdown but ber each other. I really do,” launching this fund is that Elba says he and his wife had their lives “turned around” after contracting the he’s “hoping to see him as he said. those people are being for- coronavirus. soon as I can.” The British actor and his gotten.” “We’ve been fortunate,” he model wife, Sabrina Dhowre In their new roles as U.N. cultural Development (IFAD) The actor believes people village where no one even added. “We have been stay- Elba, spoke to the AP as they Goodwill Ambassadors, Elba to launch the new $40 million in rural and poor areas are knows the name of your vil- ing in a lovely place that’s began a push with the United and his wife, have joined forc- fund. IFAD hopes to raise up likely to suffer more in the lage or your population, and been very comfortable for Nations to lessen the impact es with the United Nations to $200 million more from pandemic. that you live in a slum where the time. But we’re looking of COVID-19 on farmers and International Fund for Agri- governments worldwide. “If you imagine being in a there is one room and six of forward to going home.”

7 ideas for virtual dating while social distancing Pick a recipe from your fa- See how to strike up a romance vorite site together, and try to make it simultaneously. during the pandemic from home. It's like making them dinner Miami Times Staff Report pocket, and go for a stroll in your apartment, except, while you talk to your date. you know, pandemic-style. Practicing social distanc- It's almost like going for an This helps you get to know ing doesn't mean you have actual walk with them (un- each other's tastes (and di- to put your dating life on less your AirPods fall out). If etary restrictions). hold. If you just started get- you see something fun along Ideally, print out the reci- ting to know someone, or the way, you can narrate it pe or have it on a different never got to schedule that for them - communication is screen than the one you're first date, there's still hope. important. But putting your talking to them on-- that There are still plenty of phone in your pocket is key way you won't be constantly ways to strike up a romance - it takes you away from a switching between screens with someone-- it just re- screen and makes the date and pausing them. Cooking quires some creativity. For- feel less mediated. and baking are inherently tunately, during this era 2. Watch a movie togeth- messy and show a lot about of self-isolation and quar- er. how someone handles stress antine, we are able to stay Movie nights can still be and challenges, so this could more connected than ever a thing, even if you're not further a sense of intimacy through tech. Whether it's a in the same room.Chrome between you two. post on social media, a text extensions like Netflix Par- 7. Play an online game message, or a video chat, ty, Metastream, and Scener together. we can keep in touch with allow you to watch movies Photos courtesy of Getty Images Board game nights don't the people we care about with other people online. of the question, but you can 4. Have a drink together Taking a free online class have to end just because the most (or hope to fur- This is a great way to bond get creative. Did you take a over video chat. during quarantine is a great you're stuck in separate ther connect with), even if with your date over similar bunch of paper clips from Kick back with your drink way to stay busy and learn places. You can play popular they're miles away. movie taste or get into a se- your office before getting of choice (or whatever you something new. If you and games like Settlers of Catan So, if you and your spe- ries together. sent home? Make a necklace. have in your fridge), put on your date are forced to spend online, or join them in their cial someone don't live near 3. Make crafts for each Knitting set that you've been some relaxing music, and some time apart, try taking a Animal Crossing island. If each other, there's no need other on video chat and meaning to use forever? ask your date about their class on something you both you have shared friends - or to fear. Here are seven virtu- exchange them after the Make a scarf. You could get day. Just like meeting up for want to learn about. Not want to start sharing them - al date ideas. quarantine is over. really fancy and try embroi- a drink after work, sipping only will you both have a you could try playing games 1. Go for a walk around Take whatever crafting dery. Regardless, crafting on a cocktail over video chat new skill at the end of all of like Heads Up over Zoom. your neighborhood while materials you have in your together will help you calm can be a relaxing way to get this, but it'll give you some- Business Insider’s Liber- talking on the phone. house and make something down and bring you closer - to know each other better. thing new to chat about! tina Brandt and Juliana Ka- Plug in a pair of earbuds, for your soon-to-be-sweetie. and the crafts can be a nice 5. Take a free online 6. Follow a recipe to- plan contributed to the in- put your phone in your Obviously, toilet paper is out token of a strange time. class together. gether. formation in this report.

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Info: Calendar is every Friday at 2 Ave, Homestead, Florida. 934-5122 Association/Miami-Dade Ave. Call 786-477-8548. p.m. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 BOOK REVIEW Who got game? Baseball: Amazing, but true stories America's favorite sport reads well broke the color barrier in the Stories." majors. The thing your child will TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER en made their own leagues. In this book, you'll read love most is that this book Miami Times contributor Even so, baseball wouldn't about forgiveness for a fan. isn't filled with things he or be baseball without guys You'll read about an influ- she already knows. Author Everybody’s supposed to like Andrew "Rube" Foster, ential doctor who saved ca- Derrick Barnes and illus- stay home now. who's known as "the father reers, and players who nev- trator JohnJohn Bajet dug It’s probably not the of the Negro Leagues"; or er let a little disability stop out tales from the dugout, “home” you’re thinking Hammerin' Hank Green- them from the game. You'll sure, but they also include about though. The home you berg, who became the first read about "a stinking mule" stories of support staff and want to see involves running Jewish Hall of Famer; or who was a mascot, a guy who non-players who influenced around a diamond, cheers in immigrants like Ozzie Vir- was hit by 287 pitches during the game. Young readers your ears, ahhh, you wan- gil from the Dominican Re- his baseball career, and a will learn about the game na hear that again. For now, public, or Sadaharo Oh from player who had to make from its very inception, as though, you may have to Japan. good on something he said. well as modern stories of make do with a home run Through the years, And if you think age mat- baseball, and there's some like “Who Got Game? Base- there've been lots of chang- ters in the major leagues, science hidden in side-bars. ball: Amazing But True Sto- es to the game. For one, the read about a forty-two- Even just browsing the illus- ries!” by Derrick Barnes, il- spitball was outlawed in year-old rookie, a seven- trations inside this book will lustrated by JohnJohn Bajet. 1934, but not before a play- teen-year-old strikeout invite young players in, and Every day's a great day er was killed by one. Wom- pitcher, and baseball's keep them in their (bleach- for baseball, right? But this en have been invited into youngest major leaguer... er) seats. year, you may have to wait to the game, first by women's For a kid who lives and Absolutely, a true base- watch your favorite players, leagues at various times in breathes baseball, this lock- ball fan will love this book, so why not learn about the history, and later, by the first down must be hard. But especially if they're Little game in the meantime? female baseball executive. dreaming about getting on Leaguers or kids ages 8 to 15. For starters, there was once African American players the ball field isn't all they For them – and you – "Who a time when baseball was were denied a chance to can do at this time. They can Got Game? Baseball: Amaz- "for White men only," and play so they made their own also read "Who Got Game? ing but True Stories!" will be so Black players and wom- leagues, too, and eventually Baseball: Amazing But True a big hit. Rapper releases new music on Black wealth, ownership Miami Times Staff Report ready familiar with the phrase Anthony continued, “Right having control over your own inant message in it is that we ‘yours, mine, and ours,’” said now, we live in a world where life.” have to take the initiative if this The first single from Lou Anthony in an interview with our minds and the idea of time Anthony then added, “What is what we want. Centuries of Anthony’s debut studio album The Ludlow Authorships. “It’s are in conflict. We allow this controls your life? Your mind. begging got us nowhere.” SELF: Something Everyone a known saying, it’s easy to idea of time to enslave our What controls your mind? On how the song directly Looks For was released in Sep- remember, it’s easy to say. It minds, thus setting hard lim- Time.” impacts the streets and the ur- tember, and the music video sticks, so that’s the first trick.” itations on our abilities. We A young business owner ban population, Anthony said, came early this March. In this The 25-year-old musician often say ‘I can’t because I and aspiring tycoon, Anthony “I’m telling my community to article, Anthony breaks down and entrepreneur explained, don’t have enough time, it’ll insisted that the song’s sub- go on and get it! I’m not brag- the song’s symbolism and why “The words in the title rep- take too long.'” stance does not stop there. It ging or trying to be flashy,” he it is important to the establish- resent the two biggest things “This practice puts people is also the lyrics within the re- said. “Instead I’m letting them ment of wealth in the Black that control our world and our in one big system of monoto- cord that bring an even deep- know that you can do it. You community. lives within the world — our ny that says to us, ‘You cannot er meaning to its audience. can make it and you don’t have The title of the song is own minds… and time. We survive without obeying this “I’m talking about Black to do it by any means outside “Minds & Hours,” a play of treat time like it’s God,” said system. This system of time,” ownership,” said Anthony. “I’m of your own.” words referencing a popular Anthony. “We obey it, we live Photo courtesy of BlackNews.com said Anthony. ” It restricts encouraging more and more BlackNews.com contributed phrase in modern English. by it, and best believe we’re West Philadelphia hip- them from ever believing in Black business, more Black op- to the information in this re- “Well I think people are al- afraid of it.” hop artist Lou Anthony. self democracy, which means portunity, and the most dom- port.

continue to go out carous- warn residents of the dan- gies which focus on what our in the rest of the world. lied members, and 33 Nation- ing," stressed Jamal Griffith, ger of spreading the virus by post-COVID recovery looks "By staying home today, al Hotel Associations, CHTA ONE Sales and Marketing Manag- hanging out in groups. like in the months ahead." we can travel tomorrow," is shaping the Caribbean's CONTINUED FROM 2C er of Bougainvillea Barbados, CARPHA Executive Di- Drawing on information they stressed. future and helping members while Issia Thelwell, Sales rector Dr. Joy St. John wel- presented in a recent CHTA to grow their businesses. disappear so much sooner if and Marketing Manager of comed the Pan American webinar, young professionals ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN Whether helping to navi- each one of us does what the Round Hill Hotel and Villas Health Organization (PAHO) agreed it was imperative for HOTEL AND TOURISM gate critical issues in sales experts tell us. The sooner we in Jamaica, pointed out, "If calls for leaders in the pri- the region's public and pri- ASSOCIATION (CHTA) and marketing, sustainabili- do that, the sooner we can go (you stay at home), you may vate sector to support efforts vate sector representatives The Caribbean Hotel ty, legislative issues, emerg- back to work and return to be a part of a new dynamism to contain the COVID-19 to work closely together to and Tourism Association ing technologies, climate normal," declared Sonia Sim- we need to restart Caribbean pandemic. "We need to lock prepare for the post-pan- (CHTA) is the Caribbean's change, data and intelligence mons, Communications Man- tourism." arms across the region to en- demic recovery. They opined leading association repre- or, looking for avenues and ager of the Turks and Caicos The message, which has sure that we have adequate global travelers have be- senting the interests of na- ideas to better market and Hotel and Tourism Associa- generated strong interest on medical supplies and testing come more inured to global tional hotel and tourism as- manage businesses, CHTA is tion. social media, is especially equipment," she said. "But shocks, such as natural disas- sociations. For more than 55 helping members on issues "Here's what the health important since many young we also need to work togeth- ters and geopolitical events, years, CHTA has been the which matter most. For fur- experts tell us. Please stay people across the region er to educate our commu- and were optimistic that the backbone of the Caribbean ther information, visit www. at home. We cannot contain have been ignoring pub- nities about this dangerous Caribbean region would re- hospitality industry. Working caribbeanhotelandtourism. this threat to our lives if we lic health advisories which disease, and develop strate- cover faster than many areas with some 1,000 hotel and al- com.

ering fellow poets and staging In The Morning,” said Reign. Caribbean & American Grill, “pop-up performances” for “And I remember my moth- and she is often approached REIGN people who are now, unwilling- er was just amazed at how I by audience members after CONTINUED FROM 1C ly homebound because of the could live this poem!” her performances who share coronavirus pandemic. One of the perks of Reign be- how transformative they find an emotional period so rough, it “I've been thinking about do- ing an accomplished spoken her work. prompted her to run away from ing a pop-up for a while,” said work artist is travel, and she is “Performing is also almost home a number of times, but Reign. “I would just set up a a respected presence on the like a responsibility,” shared both reading and writing poetry microphone outside and invite scene who has performed in Reign. “As much as I do it helped her to pull through. some poets to come, one at a over 100 shows including the for myself, I also do it for the “I dealt with childhood de- time of course, to the mic and legendary Nuyorican Cafe in people because they tell me pression, and it was just really do some poetry.” New York, Bus Boys and Poets they love it, they need it. I’m bad, so writing really saved my Reign’s creative range is not in Maryland and D.C.,The Cof- always meeting someone life,” Reign explained. “Being just limited to poetry, she is fee Underground in Greenville, that is touched by my story or able to journal and be com- also a performance or spoken SC, plus gigs in Las Vegas, touched by my poetry. Women pletely honest with myself. It May Reign word artist. Thus, the recita- Puerto Rico and Apache Cafe often say my poetry helped was the outlet that I didn’t oth- Some professionals report the aforementioned ways. tion of her poetry is part of the in Atlanta. them through single mother- erwise have.” that many people already deal- “The courage to be honest equation by which she creates “I do features all over the hood and other tough situa- Writing and poetry are also ing with mental illness are fur- with yourself on paper is very her work, not just a mere after- United States. I've done Ve- tions.” an outlet that she feels is ther affected by isolation. They powerful,” said Reign. “There's thought. The love of interpret- gas, I've done New York, I've Reign has published two important and necessary as are unable to access therapy or something magical about being ing and sharing her creativity done everywhere,” she mused. books and a guided journal. the country goes through this socialize and the disruption of able to disconnect from the with a crowd is something that “I feel like performing is a call- They are: My Write To Live protracted period where many a regular schedule can trigger world and really go and connect emerged early on and was en- ing.” and Love and The Sound of Americans are mandated to relapses of many kinds. Reign within. Many poets will be born couraged by her mother. When she is in residence Silence. And the journal, Be- stay at home and are isolated believes writing and poetry during this time.” “I was still in elementary in Miami, Reign performs her cause The Journey Begins With as a means fighting the spread could serve as a potential heal- One creative brain spurt school and recited a poem by renowned show Ink Therapy, You. All are available on Ama- of the coronavirus. er to help people who suffer in Reign is considering is gath- Paul Laurence Dunbar titled, which plays regularly at Lorna’s zon.com.

community in a virtual Car- online audience. Virtual Carnival will pres- with instructor Gaynel Harris. St. Croix celebrates its Car- nival experience. The first Ian Turnbull, Director of ent replays of the 2017 and Beyond the St. Thomas Car- nival season between Christ- VIRTUAL Home Wuk party held March the Division of Festivals, said, 2019 Children’s and Adults’ nival, those who know how mas and New Year’s Day, fea- CONTINUED FROM 4C 28 on the Division’s Facebook “We wanted to offer a sense of parades on WTJX, the Vir- to “festival” will want to later turing calypso shows, horse page with popular DJ Ava- normalcy during an extraordi- gin Islands Public Broadcast- indulge two other island de- races, food fairs, and Latin the spread of COVID-19. lanche was a huge sensation, nary time in history, so we are ing System, as well as live- lights. The St. John Carnival music in the Village. In late March, the U.S. Vir- garnering over 63,000 views providing fun and entertain- streamed performances on is a month-long festival that The official calendar for gin Islands Department of and more than 1,500 shares. ment while sharing the cul- the Division’s Facebook page begins with steel pan concerts the St. Thomas Virtual Car- Tourism’s Division of Festi- On April 18, the Depart- ture of the U.S. Virgin Islands. by popular DJs and Village and pageants in early June and nival is available at https:// vals announced a plan to take ment of Tourism announced It’s about providing stress re- shows by Shaw HP, Mic Love culminates in a final week of tinyurl.com/yajzcncv. Follow people’s minds off the glob- the Home Wuk concept was lief in a new, virtual format,” and the bands Poizon, Fusion food fairs and partying in the the Division of Festivals on al health crisis. They would so successful that it would he added, encouraging the and Spectrum. Online audi- Village to celebrate Emanci- Facebook, and for more infor- launch Home Wuk, an op- offer an expanded Virtu- community to “play safe and ences can also participate in a pation Day on July 3 and Inde- mation contact the team at us- portunity to create a sense of al Carnival to a worldwide stay safe.” weekly Carnival Zumba class pendence Day on July 4. [email protected]. Education Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | APRIL 22-28, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM faith & family SECTION D Mourning our beloved during COVID-19 Grief affects safety, social connections and one's personal financial security

KIRSTEN WEIR he says. apa.org “Those are among the losses that can be addressed by mental health The COVID-19 pandemic is an professionals.” epidemiological crisis, but also a Grief and loss experts share what psychological one. While the situ- they know about the ways we’re ation provokes anxiety, stress and mourning now — and how to help sadness, it is also a time of collec- those who are grieving. tive sorrow, says Sherry Cormier, PhD, a psychologist who specializes GRIEF IS NATURAL, in grief and grief mentoring. PEOPLE ARE RESILIENT “It’s important that we start rec- Though grief is difficult, it helps ognizing that we’re in the middle of to recognize that it’s natural and this collective grief. We are all losing useful, says George Bonanno, PhD, something now.” a psychologist who heads the Loss, Many people are reckoning with Trauma and Emotion Lab at Teach- individual losses, including illness ers College, Columbia University. and death due to the novel corona- “Grief is really about turning in- virus, or loss of employment as a re- ward and recalibrating, and think- sult of economic upheaval. But even ing: ‘This is not the way the world people who haven’t lost anything so is anymore, and I need to adapt,’” concrete as a job or a loved one are he says. “It’s okay to feel grief over affected, Cormier says. “There is what we’re losing. When we do that, a communal grief as we watch our it allows us to let grief do its job, so work, health-care, education and that we can move on.” economic systems — all of these His research suggests that once a systems we depend on — destabi- crisis has passed, most people are lize,” she says. able to bounce back and move on The crisis isn’t just shaking our with their lives. Grief is also tran- faith in those systems. It’s upend- sient, even when we’re in the midst ing our understanding of the world of its clutches. People should ex- around us, says Robert Neimey- pect to fluctuate between moments er, PhD, director of the Portland of sadness and mourning, and Institute for Loss and Transition and moments of acceptance or even professor emeritus of psychology at happiness, he says. the University of Memphis. “People who cope well with loss “The losses include our sense usually move in and out of those of predictability, control, justice, states. It’s OK to allow yourself to and the belief that we can protect be distracted and entertained, and our children or elderly loved ones,” SEE COVID 8D

S Psychologists build their expertise on grief and trauma to meet needs through continuing education in areas such as disaster mental health, psychological first aid and trauma-focused therapies. “When working with people who have experienced trauma, it’s important to know your strengths and to know what you can and can’t do,” said Erika Felix, PhD. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 Broward multicultural leader dies at 64 nomic and cultural impact on that we lost a Friend! Albert what is here in South Flori- Al Tucker of the Fort Lauderdale CVB the community.” Tucker (Al Tucker), Vice da and Broward County, that died suddenly on Friday, April 17. During Tucker’s over two President, Multicultural Busi- [AARLCC] was our flagship decades of employment at ness & Government Affairs of area,” he said in a 2005 inter- Miami Times Staff Report He had a smile for everyone he the Fort Lauderdale CVB, the the Greater Fort Lauderdale view with the South Florida met. He will be sorely missed diversity leader and tennis Visitors and Convention Bu- Sun-Sentinel. “Traditionally South Florida mourns the by me personally and profes- aficionado was instrumental reau passed away. when we brought organiza- loss of Albert “Al” Tucker, a sionally. He embraced the di- in streamlining a $10 million “Al was a huge support- tions in, the library was where major advocate for diversi- versity of this community and project that would provide er of the African American we had our VIP receptions so ty and inclusion who passed wanted everyone to know that the American Tennis Associ- Research Library and Cul- that they could see the facil- away on Friday, April 17, So- its diversity was its strength," ation and many HBCU’s with tural Center and the Friends ity.” phia Jones, office manager at said Stacy Ritter, president of a home to preserve the rich of AARLCC. Al was laser As a champion of diversi- the Greater Fort Lauderdale the Fort Lauderdale CVB, and history of the sport along with focused on people of color, ty, Tucker also served on the Convention & Visitors Bureau longtime friend of Tucker. creating economic opportuni- taking the initiative to pro- advisory board of the Urban (GFLCVB) told The Miami It was Tucker’s vision to ex- ties for a variety of multicul- mote AARLCC by supporting League of Broward County, Times. He was 64 years old. pose ethnically diverse indi- tural businesses. He was the programs that brought people Advisory Board of the 100 Tucker served as vice presi- viduals and groups to Greater leader in the development of from around the globe and Black Men of Greater Fort a Permanent Home and Train- nation to experience Broward Lauderdale-- where he was in- dent of Multicultural Business Fort Lauderdale so that the Albert “Al” Tucker Development for the Greater area would become the desti- ing Facility for the ATA, which County, AARLCC, and the timately involved with the ex- Fort Lauderdale Convention nation of choice for individu- CVB is one of a few agencies included the Black Tennis Sistrunk corridor. Al was a pansion of Jazz in the Gardens & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB), als of color. around the country that uses Hall of Fame. friend to all and he will surely musical festival in Miami Gar- where he focused on attract- “Our economy depends the tourism industry to devel- On Sunday, April 19, ‘Friends be missed!” dens, which brings in more ing organizations and families on the decision of potential op economic empowerment of the African American Re- Throughout his life, Tucker than 45,000 visitors to South of diverse backgrounds to the travelers to visit the state and for our minority-owned busi- search Library and Cultural viewed the African American Florida. Greater Fort Lauderdale-area Broward County and the bil- nesses. Our tourism product Center’ (AARLCC) Facebook Research Library as a staple in There are no public plans for their destination of choice lions of dollars they leave be- brings advantage to all busi- group issued the following South Florida’s Black commu- in place to honor him at this for conferences and family re- hind each year,” Tucker told nesses in Broward County. message on Tucker’s passing nity and an essential resource time because of the pandem- unions. The Westside Gazette in 2013. Most bureaus look to fill ho- in a post: for the region. ic. There will be something “He was an amazing person. “The Greater Fort Lauderdale tels. The CVB looks at eco- “We regret to inform you “When we first talked about planned at a later date. Fertility treatments in the age of COVID-19 nostic procedures; and (5) mini- lished by a surgeon with direct hopefully build up some reserves netic material from COVID-19 pa- Many questions still loom regarding mize in-person interactions and expertise in the relevant surgical of valuable personal protective tients separately? Further studies increase utilization of telehealth. specialty to determine what med- equipment during this worldwide are needed. data and doctor's recommendations In a March 31 update, ASRM ical risks will be incurred by case COVID-19 public health emergen- Are there any risks of compli- NICOLE KAGAN and data and recommendations from reaffirmed this guidance and not- delay." cy. cations for fertility treatments in ALBERT L. HSU MD. our national societies: ed that they plan to reassess and Can patients begin treat- Can COVID-19 be transmit- COVID-19 patients? MedPage Today Regarding COVID-19 and fertil- issue updated recommendations ment cycles right now? ted with fertility treatments? One potential risk with in vitro ity treatments: every two weeks. For those couples desiring to Specifically, can a woman fertilization (IVF) is a phenom- Infertility is deeply personal What are the national rec- ASRM further noted that infer- start fertility treatments, unfor- without COVID-19 acquire it enon called "severe ovarian hy- and affects 15% of the population. ommendations? tility should *not* be considered tunately, there is currently a na- using sperm from a man with perstimulation syndrome," which Many who struggle to conceive On March 17, the American So- elective. Indeed, the World Health tional stoppage in America (and COVID-19? There is no data on may result in respiratory and car- may never access care because ciety of Reproductive Medicine Organization and the American also in Europe). While infertility this question, and further studies diovascular difficulties. Given that of cost, inertia or embarrassment (ASRM) published guidance for Medical Association have recog- is not elective, fertility treatments are needed. COVID-19 infection can similarly associated with having difficulty fertility specialists, which includ- nized infertility as a disease and a (except for very specific indica- Regarding fertility treatments, result in respiratory and cardio- conceiving. Those with infertility ed five key recommendations: (1) global public health issue. tions) are considered non-urgent do we need to "quarantine" frozen vascular difficulties, it is unknown endure many anxieties, uncertain- suspend initiation of new treat- What services are avail- treatment. While this will be sperm, oocytes, or embryos from how women with COVID-19 will ties, feelings of helplessness and ment cycles; (2) strongly consider able and considered "urgent" re-evaluated every two weeks, COVID-19 patients? handle severe ovarian hyperstim- fears about the future -- and now, cancellation of all embryo trans- during this pandemic? we are currently in a "wait and Most fertility laboratories keep ulation syndrome. There are cur- there's the COVID-19 pandemic fers; (3) continue to care for pa- This is a loaded question that see" situation. While everyone cryopreserved sperm, oocytes, or rently no reports of such compli- on top of it all. tients who require urgent stimu- likely needs to be individualized wants to reinstate care as soon embryos from HIV-positive indi- cations. Over the past month, we have lation and cryopreservation (such in different geographic regions. as possible, we also need to be viduals in separate freezing tanks Nikki Kagan is a medical stu- had many questions from our pa- as in cases of fertility preserva- Regarding "urgent" surgeries, the conscious of the rapidly evolv- to "quarantine" them from frozen dent, and Albert Hsu, MD, is a re- tients about COVID-19, pregnan- tion prior to impending cancer American College of Surgeons ing nature of COVID-19, and the genetic material from the gener- productive endocrinologist at the cy, and fertility. Here is a summa- treatment); (4) suspend elective states, "The medical need for a need for our healthcare system al population. Should these labs University of Missouri. All opin- ry of common questions, current surgeries and non-urgent diag- given procedure should be estab- to preserve, conserve, and even similarly "quarantine" frozen ge- ions expressed here are their own.

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AISHA I. JEFFERSON ed to the coronavirus will have want to support the campaign Blackdoctors.org the cost for up to five (5) indi- to text “NOSTIGMA” to 70 70 vidual sessions defrayed on a 70 and donate what they can. Feeling stressed or anxious first come, first serve basis un- She also encouraged those during this crisis and need til all funds are committed or needing immediate help to someone to talk to but don’t exhausted. call The National Suicide really have the funds for a pro- “Anxiety and stress build up Lifeline at (800) 273- fessional therapist? every day and if you’re like me, 8255. Don’t worry, Taraji P. Henson you need someone to lean on, “We need you. Ev- may be able to help you. to talk to, to help manage your ery dollar helps,” The “Empire” actress is anxiety. But I also know it’s not Henson said before launching her COVID-19 vir- easy for everyone to just pick closing out with, tual therapy campaign through up the phone and call a thera- “Remember, it’s her mental health foundation pist because who’s going to pay OK to not be OK. to help underserved communi- for it?” said Henson, a longtime Stay safe.” ties experiencing life-changing mental health advocate. events related to or triggered According to the founda- by the coronavirus pandemic. tion’s website, COVID-19 has “In the Black community, had a profound and unprec- we’ve been taught to tough it edented impact on all of our out, hide our suffering. But this daily lives. Social distancing, is something none of us has unemployment, sudden loss, ever experienced and no one are all drastic changes that can should suffer in silence,” said bring, what feels like, unbear- Henson, who announced the able stress and anxiety into initiative Wednesday on her anyone’s life. Instagram page. Further, one in five Ameri- Given the life-changing cans suffer from mental illness. events related to or triggered Blacks are the least likely pop- by the COVID-19 pandemic, ulation to seek treatment. We many are suffering in silence were taught to hold our prob- and isolation. The Boris L. lems close to the vest out of Henson Foundation (BLHF) fear of being labeled and fur- recognizes that during this dif- ther demonized as inapt, weak, ficult time, affording the cost of and/or inadequate. Blacks also mental health services can be a have a history of being misdi- barrier in the Black communi- agnosed, so there is mistrust ty. Having to choose between associated with therapy. a meal and mental health is Through our partnerships, not something that one should the foundation will ensure cul- ever have to ponder. tural competency in caring for The BLHF, named for her Blacks who struggle with men- late father, will launch the tal illness by providing schol- campaign to raise money for arships to Blacks students who mental health services pro- seek a career in the mental vided by “licensed, culturally health field; offer mental health competent clinicians listed in services and programs to our online resource guide,” she young people in urban schools; continued. The virtual sessions and combat recidivism within will be available through the the prison system. foundation’s site, BorisLHen- We support organizations sonFoundation.org, beginning who educate, celebrate, and April 15. make visible the positive im- Individuals with life-chang- pact of mental health wellness. ing stressors and anxiety relat- Henson asked those who

One in five Americans suffer from mental illness. Blacks are the least likely population to seek treatment. We were taught to hold our problems close to the vest out of fear of being labeled and further demonized as inapt, weak, and/or inadequate. Blacks also have a history of being misdiagnosed, so there is mistrust associated with therapy. The Miami Times 10 College MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | APRIL 22-28, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson secured the education win as part of the CARES Act signed March 27.

www.scholastic.com EMAN ELSHAHAWY resourced institutions. [email protected] HBCUs eligible in South Florida include Miami Gardens institutions Florida Me- It’s another win for Florida education to morial University and St. Thomas Univer- the tune of $173,585,880 million in emer- sity. gency funds as congresswoman Frederica “Having their educations and college S. Wilson continues her powerstreak for experience disrupted is difficult enough; COVID-19 relief. The funding covers an students should not also have to worry array of needs including K-12 schools about food, shelter and other necessities. needs to provide online learning, assisting I hope this much-needed relief will en- colleges and universities in filling funding able all of these young people to continue shortfalls and providing direct assistance their studies,” Wilson said. to child-care providers. Students from the Florida International The announcement came Wednesday, University Herbert Wertheim College April 15 and is a result of the “Corona- of Medicine (FIU HWCOM) created virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securi- HOPE Tutoring in collaboration with ty CARES Act” that the U.S. Congress Miami-Dade County Public Schools passed in March 27, 2020. The funding (M-DCPS) developed a remote tutoring comes from the governor’s emergency ed- program created and run by medical stu- ucation relief GEER fund, which allocates dents in response to the shift to distance nearly $3 billion for governors to use learning as a result of COVID-19. at their discretion for public education The HOPE program, which stands for needs related to COVID-19. Access to the Helping Out Public Education, is just one full amount is available immediately. of Miami’s latest COVID-19 relief efforts “The vast majority of public school that allows high school students to sched- students in District 24 come from low-in- ule a virtual personal tutoring session come households, so this economic assis- with an FIU medical student, 7-days-a- tance is a godsend,” said Congresswoman week, from 3 to 8 p.m. on more than 30 Wilson who is a senior member of the different subjects. House Education and Labor Committee. “Our steadfast commitment to pro- “It will boost distance learning initiatives viding innovative educational resources and our efforts to meet students’ needs, and opportunities to students, through from technology to meals, which will con- distance learning, will not waver,” said tinue throughout the summer, and I will Miami-Dade School Board Superinten- continue to push for resources so that our dent Alberto Carvalho. “This initiative is children are not left behind during this a shining example of what educational en- unprecedented period.” tities can deliver when they work togeth- Wilson is a fifth-term lawmaker from er for the benefit of our children.” Florida, representing parts of Northern Gov. Ron DeSantis stated April 9 that Miami-Dade and Southeast Broward he was on the fence about shutting school counties. A former state legislator and campuses statewide for the rest of the school principal, she is the founder of the academic year, expressing some students 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, may return to school sooner than others. a mentoring and dropout prevention Photos courtesy of Getty Images “We’re going to make the best decision program for boys and young men of color. More initiatives have begun to roll out in South Florida as students transition to a that we can, but it may be that not every The 24th district is vast, and some areas prolonged time frame of distant virtual learning in response to the coronavirus pan- county is going to be treated the same in encompasse West Hollywood, Miami demic. this,” the governor told reporters. “There Gardens and also touches down south to is nothing wrong with that. If the problem Overtown. is different in certain parts of the state, we More COVID-19 education aid initia- should recognize that.” tives have already begun rolling out in DeSantis’ remarks came just three days The vast majority South Florida as students transition to a after M-DCPS announced April 6 its prolonged time frame of distant virtual of public school stu- Instructional Continuity Plan 2.0, which learning at both the primary and higher dents in District 24 provides additional guidance and instruc- education level in response to the public tional support to students in the wake of health crisis. come from low-in- COVID-19 remote distance learning. The The Miami Times reported Wednesday, come households, so this economic plan accounts for an extension of virtual April 15 that Wilson secured funding that learning in Miami-Dade schools through will be distributed between five South assistance is a godsend. It will boost adding new levels of accountability Florida institutions. That funding will distance learning initiatives and our regarding the issuance of student grades allow students to receive emergency cash efforts to meet students’ needs, from and attendance. assistance grants to help pay for housing, The Florida governor maintained that food and other basic essentials during the “technology to meals, which will contin- he will “look at the evidence” and that he COVID-19 pandemic. ue throughout the summer, and I will would only let kids return to school if it An additional $1 billion will be dis- is safe. tributed at a later date for historically continue to push for resources so that Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson; Black colleges and universities, tribal our children are not left behind during Miami-Dade County Public Schools and colleges and universities, other minori- this unprecedented period.” News Service Florida contributed to the ty-serving institutions and other under- information in this report. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | APRIL 22-28, 2020 MAKING THE GRADE School board members carry the torch For 50 years, CUBE has ernment advocacy task force Dr. Gallon and Bendross-Mindingall been at the forefront in help- for the Adrienne Arsht Cen- ing urban school districts ter. are re-elected and re-appointed strive for excellence. Es- The Adrienne Arsht Cen- Miami Times Staff Report DR. STEVE GALLON III tablished in 1967 by NSBA’s ter believes that as a board After consideration of his Board of Directors, CUBE is member, Dr. Bendross-Mind- Two Black school board nomination and his service a national membership orga- ingall’s knowledge and ex- members of Miami-Dade as vice chair over the past nization guided by Steering pertise will be an invaluable County Public Schools are in year, M-DCPS vice chair Dr. Committee members who contribution, as they plan the the spotlight for separate ad- Steve Gallon III was re-elect- represent a diverse group of center’s rebound to connect vancements this month. ed Vice Chair of the CUBE urban school board mem- with and support the com- Dr. Steve Gallon III, National Steering Communi- bers dedicated to the needs munity. M-DCPS vice chair, district ty by school board members of children in urban centers, “As a member of the Adri- 1 was unanimously re-elect- representing regions from and who provide guidance enne Arsht Center’s Board of ed as the vice-chair of the around the country at its vir- and leadership to carry out Directors, I am humbled and Council of Urban Boards of tual meeting held on Friday, Dr. Steve Gallon III Dr. Dorothy Ben- the vision of CUBE. honored to serve on the arts Education (CUBE) National April 3, 2020. M-DCPS Vice Chair, dross-Mindingall education committee and the Steering Committee; and Dr. Gallon, who has served as District 1 M-DCPS, District 2 DR. DOROTHY government advocacy task Dorothy Bendross-Mindin- a teacher, principal, district BENDROSS-MINDINGALL force. My work with the Adri- gall, M-DCPS, district 2, was administrator, and Superin- on April 7, 2018, in San Anto- tee in over a decade. In ad- School Board Member Dr. enne Arsht Center gives me reappointed to her spot on tendent of Schools was elect- nio, Texas, becoming the first dition to Vice Chair, he will Dorothy Bendross-Mindin- the opportunity to continue the Adrienne Arsht Center ed to the National Steering Miami-Dade County School continue to serve his term gall, district 2, was recently serving children and families board of directors. Committee of the Council of Board member to be elected representing the Southern appointed to the arts educa- beyond the school building,” Urban Boards of Education to CUBE’S Steering Commit- Region of the United States. tion committee and the gov- said Dr. Bendross-Mindingall. Universities dismissing SAT/ACT scores Amid crisis, institutions drop fall 2021 testing requirements Miami Times Staff Report universities, the University of Washington, Scripps College, This year's high school ju- Northeastern University and niors may finally do what Texas Christian University they've often dreamed: kiss have all made testing option- their college prep books good- al for fall 2021 or longer. bye. But 51 schools aren't An increasing number of enough for Student Voice. universities are dropping the This student-run nonprofit SAT and ACT requirement group is calling for all col- for fall 2021 admissions in leges and universities to response to the coronavirus adopt test-optional policies pandemic. for fall 2021 with a campaign With high schools across called #TestOptionalNOW. the nation shut down or in "There are many students limited operation, ACT Inc. across the country who no and the College Board, the longer have access to test companies behind the ACT prep... their school's free test College board said it's ready to offer an at-home SAT digital exam amid coronavirus if schools don’t reopen and SAT, canceled adminis- date... whose living situation by fall. trations of the exams until has been changed and no June, prompting a record longer have time to study for ing dates "as soon as the first time SATs would be tak- versities have dropped the man."Our commitment to stu- number of colleges and uni- standardized tests. Those public health situation al- en by students from home, it ACT/SAT requirements at dents is to give them as many versities to suspend the stan- are the students that this lows," White added. would not be the first time least through the fall of 2021, opportunities as we can to dardized test requirement or test-optional campaign aims With health officials still the test is administered dig- the National Center for Fair show their strengths to admis- make it optional. to help," Maodon Tohouri, unsure how long the corona- itally, adding it had already and Open Testing reported. sions officers, while relying on In total, about 51 univer- a junior at Amador Valley virus pandemic will persist been done in several states Others have announced the guidance of public health sities and colleges have High School in California, in the US, students across and districts over the past they're making those tests officials," Coleman said in a dropped the ACT/SAT re- said in a news conference. the country have received year. optional for an even longer statement. quirement for at least fall Ed Colby, spokesman for little insight on when they'll "Like the paper test, a dig- period. Tufts University said CNN's Alicia Lee and Chris- 2021 in recent months, ac- ACT, Inc., told CNN that its be back in class. ital, remote version of the it was going test-optional for tina Maxouris contributed to cording to a list by the Na- scores are still widely be- If schools haven't re- SAT would measure what three years. Tulane Universi- this report. tional Center for Fair and ing used in admissions and opened by the fall, students students are learning in ty, the University of Washing- Open Testing, or FairTest, a scholarship decisions and will be able to take the SAT school and what they need ton, Northeastern University nonprofit organization work- that while some schools from home, the not-for-prof- to know to be successful in and others have said they're Death Notice ing to end the misuse of stan- were making "temporary ad- it that administers the test college," it said. making testing optional for dardized testing. justments to their admission said Wednesday. The digital, at-home test is fall 2021 or longer. JOE ANN JACKSON, They include Boston Uni- criteria to mitigate Covid-19 The news follows an ear- one of three contingencies In its Wednesday announce- 73, fell asleep in death versity, which announced impact on applications and lier announcement by the the College Board said it is ment, the College Board said it Monday, March 30 at home it's going test-optional for enrollment," the organi- organization that said Ad- planning to make tests avail- "fully supports admissions of- in El Paso Texas. She was students applying for the zation is reminding both vanced Placement (AP) ex- able to students during the ficers at member colleges who born January 14, 1947 in fall 2021 and spring 2022 se- students and colleges alike ams would also be taken dig- coronavirus pandemic. have said the circumstances of Tallahassee FL. Her parents mesters, and the Universi- "that ACT remains commit- itally by students this spring. If schools are open in the the public health crisis will be were James Thomas and ty of California, which said ted to benefiting them both." "As with at-home AP Ex- fall, the organization said it taken into account when con- Bessie R. Johnson. Joe Ann all nine of the schools in its "The health and safety of ams, the College Board will offer in-school make up sidering tests scores, grades, was the fourth child of eleven system would suspend the students is our first priori- would ensure that at-home exams for tests that were and extracurricular activities siblings. Six brothers and requirement for students ap- ty and we are collaborating SAT testing is simple; secure canceled this spring. If it is in the coming year." four sisters. plying for fall 2021. with higher education insti- and fair; accessible to all; safe to do so, the nonprofit College Board CEO David Joe Ann grew up in Some schools are going tutions to provide flexibility and valid for use in college also said it would begin of- Coleman said that while all Tallahassee. She graduated test-optional for even lon- to students and to support admissions," the organiza- fering the SAT again every students would normally have from Lincoln High School ger, as is the case with the admissions under these un- tion said in a statement. month starting in August the ability to take the SAT, the in 1965. Joe Ann married extremely competitive Tufts precedented circumstanc- At least 3 million students and through the end of 2020. pandemic has had different ef- her high school sweetheart, University, which announced es," Jerome White, spokes- will be taking their AP ex- The announcements come fects on different households. Vernell Jackson, Sr. in 1966, it would make the tests op- man for the College Board, ams online, the College amidst a rapidly changing "The families hit hardest to this union three children tional for a three-year period. said in a statement to CNN. Board said. landscape in the college ad- are most often those with the were born, Kimberly Diane Others, including Tulane The College Board will The College Board said missions process. Already, fewest resources," the Col- Jackson, Vernell Jackson, Jr., and Charles Jackson. University, all Oregon public provide additional SAT test- that while this would be the at least 51 colleges and uni- lege Board said, citing Cole- CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Wright and Young Richardson Range Eric S. George First female athletic THERESA WRIGHT, 64, JOSEPHINE MCQUEEN, MAXINE DELORES KIMBERLY LAWANDA retired supervisor 75, died April CHARLES, WARE, died with the U.S 17. Viewing 78, retired April 9. Service director McKinney dies Postal Service, 2-7 p.m., today. head cashier 11 a.m., died April 19 at Final rites in for Flagler Dog Saturday in the YVETTE MCKINNEY, a Mount Sinai. Monticello, FL. Track, died April chapel. graduate of Miami Jackson Survivors include 5. Survivors Senior High and Florida State sons, Louis include her University. From the begin- (Monica), Deveaux and Jefford daughters: ning Yvette McKinney’s love (Ashley) Wright; brother, Gerald CATRINA BROWN, 46, Arlayn Ladson-Castle MARSHA LATONYA for sports was certain. From Wright, Sr.; nieces, Stephanie unit secretary, (Richard), and Chandra MENTO, died middle school to college, she Morris (Willie), Mekka Dabney died April 9. Charles; sons: Vennin Charles March 18. played volleyball, softball, bas- (Derico), Anjail Seniors and Service 11 a.m., (Patricia), Tracy Charles Service 11 a.m., ketball and badminton. Candice Wright; nephews, Thursday in the (Angela), Shane Charles, Friday in the After college, Yvette start- Terry Wright, Derek Wright, and chapel. Sean Charles (ShaRhonda), chapel. ed her 40-year career at Miami Gerald Wright, Jr. Service 1 and Quinton Charles (Tracey); Palmetto Senior High school. p.m., Monday. sister: Janice K. Kikuchi; Yvette was Palmetto’s softball many grandchildren, nieces coach for nine years, with 218 CYRIAQUE JEAN JOSEPH, TOMMY BRUTON, 72, truck and nephews; a host of other MERCELIE DEROLUS, wins and 47 losses with a state 76, construc- driver, died April relatives, cousins and friends. died April 17. championship and state run- tion worker, 17. Service 11 Graveside service 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m., ner-up finish. She was also the onship game. Yvette was also died April 19 at a.m., Friday at Saturday at Vista Memorial Saturday at New volleyball coach for six years an official of WNBA basketball Franco Nursing Myrtle Grove Gardens Cemetery. Birth Baptist with 105 wins and 42 losses. during its inaugural season and Rehabilita- Presbyterian Church, Miami. In 1989, Yvette McKinney 1997 and continued for 5 years tion Center. Sur- Church. JOHN JAMES, 72, retired became the first African Amer- thereafter. vivors include laborer for ican, female athletic director in In 2003, Yvette received the sons, Gayto and Aluminum Miami-Dade Public Schools. Naismith Award. The Naismith Gary; daughters, Natacha, Ger- SARAH CLARKE, 69, Company, died JEROME E. THOMPSON, In June 2011, after 36 years Official Award, recognizes da, and Joan. Service 10 a.m., secretary, died April 18. Viewing 83, died April 18. at Palmetto and 22 years as individuals who display Friday. April 12 in 2-6 p.m., Friday Private services athletic director of Palmetto character, integrity and dignity Jonesboro, GA. in the chapel. were held. sports, Yvette was honored and have contributed mightily GEORGE WILLIAMS, Service 11 a.m., Service 10 a.m., by the school and it was an- to the growth, success and 87, custodian, Friday in the Saturday in the chapel. nounced to her that as of viability of college basketball. died April 19 at chapel. the following year, the gym In 2015, Yvette decided to Select Specialty SAMUEL L. GAY, JR., 81, would be renamed “McKinney hang up her sneakers (not Hospital. Sur- retired district Court”. The following year on really) and retire after 40 vivors include KATREEN D. BURNS, 63, director for BABY SHANE ANTHONY May 9, 2012 in front of friends, years of dedicated service to sons, George, homemaker, Miami Dade MCCOY II, died April 4. family, colleagues, current and students and sports. Desi, Dexter, and died April 17. Public Schools, Services were held. former students and one very To cherish her memory Enoch; daugh- Service 11 a.m., died April 19. special and important guest, she leaves behind one ters, Rosiland, Sonja, and Betty Saturday in the Survivors her dad, Yvette’s signature on sister, Yvonne McKinney Ann. Service 12 p.m., Saturday. chapel. include his wife, Gregg L. Mason the court and the new name (Mark) Delvilla; two nieces, Eleanor W. Gay; daughter, Joni was revealed during the court Tumai Altrina (Leon) Mainor, NORA DEAN DAWKINS, , M. Waters (Leon); son, John M. dedication ceremony. Marquise Yvette; one grand- WILLIE SANDERS, JR. 68, retired 63, died April 19 Gay (Aundria); sister, Elouise Yvette has developed bonds niece, Raymondi KYvonne; professor, at North Shore JOHN L. WEST, JR. aka G. Dukes (Mitt); brothers, and family ties to Palmetto one great grandnephew, Miami-Dade Medical Center. “HEAVY, Kenneth Gay (Annette), Joseph and as a result of her direc- Eason Lynx; two aunts, College, died Survivors include BOBBIE,” 58, S. Gay, DDS (Darlene), and tion and dedication numerous Pauline McKinney and April 12. his mother: construction Victor G. Gay (Sharon); sister- student athletes have devel- Halise McKinney; three Survivors Essie Spann; worker, died in-law, Eddye Gay (James); oped their talents and abilities godsons: Kenneth Allen, include: son, sons: Tarus, April 8 at home. three grandchildren; a host of to play sports at the collegiate II, Ray Motley and Robert Matthew; Willie III, William, Survived by nieces, nephews and other and professional levels. Allen, Jr.; a sister-friend, mother, Margaret Alexander; Michael; daughters: Torrie mother, Extra relatives and friends. Private In addition to her career at Wanda McCoggle; a host of mother in law, Nancy Sanders, Dominique, Lakeshia, West; two Service 11 a.m., Tuesday, April Palmetto, Yvette was the first dedicated cousins, adopted Dawkins; brother, Ricky Eady; Shakeria; sisters: Mattie Berry, sisters, nieces, nephews, and 28 in the chapel. African American, female to of- children and friends. granddaughter, Makayla Nancy Battles, Gloria Ross, friends. Memorial services at a ficiate NCAA women’s basket- Private Service 11 a.m., Dawkins, other relatives. Henrietta Graham; fiancé: later date. ROSA LEE DUBOSE, 92, ball, and in 1997 she officiated Saturday at St. Agnes Memorial service 6 p.m., Margaret Brown. Visitation 2-8 entrepreneur, the NCAA women’s champi- Episcopal Church. Thursday in the chapel. "In p.m., Friday. ERNEST MCKNIGHT, died April 12. lieu of flowers, the family is 31, truck driver, died April 3. Services were accepting donations to set Angels of Paradise , 37, Services were held. held. Happy Birthday CHRISTOPHER ELLIS a scholarship fund for her self-employed CLEMENTINE FOSTER, granddaughter, Makayla In loving memory of, laborer, died April JANET READON, 57, 76 retired, died Dawkins. Donations can be 19 at Jackson homemaker, died April 11. April 18 at home. mailed to 1385 NW 50 St., Memorial Services were held. Miami, FL 33142 or brought Hospital. Range-Coconut Grove to the memorial service on Survivors include Hadley Davis - MATTIE RUTH BLACK, Thursday." his mother: Orvia 95, domestic, Ellis; son: Nasir; brothers: Miami Gardens died April 15 COMMISSIONER DORRIN Chrishod Ellis, Chrison, Ross, LULA MAE BAILEY, 81, at The Sand D. ROLLE, 75, Jadon; sisters: Margineka Ellis, clerk, died April 5 MICHELE THOMPSON, Nursing Center. educator and Jakira Jackson, and Philtravia at Regional Park 60, preschool Service 11 a.m., social services Jackson. Service 10 a.m., Of Aventura teacher, died Tuesday, April director, died Saturday. Nursing Home. April 19 at home. 28 at Macedonia April 19. Service 12 p.m., Missionary Survivors , 72, Saturday in the DERRICK GORDON Baptist Church. include: sons, welder and painter, died at chapel. Damon Rolle Eden Garden ALS Nursing (Lashieka) and Warren Rolle; Home. Visitation 10 a.m.-1 Southern MRS. CARLA LEVONNE daughters, Yvette Curtis p.m., Thursday. JENKINS- LOUISE COLVERT, 63, died (Thomas) and Tangilar Dorsett Hadley Davis - MLK ANNIE SHAW REYNOLDS, April 19 at home. (Herman); brother, John 04/18/1938 - 04/12/2019 , 72, died 57, postal Arrangements YOLANDA L. WHITEHEAD, FRANCIS MUZAC Rolle (Milly); aunt, Fredrica April 13. Survivors include his worker, died are incomplete. 37, customer Rodriguez (Reginald); a host We miss and love you, Mom. children: Laure, France, Mo- April 16 at service of grandchildren and great Your children na-Lisa and Francis. Service home. Live representative, grandchildren. Arrangements viewing 11 a.m., died April 12 at are incomplete. Holmes Kissimmee, FL Saturday on home. Service Instagram @newgenmbc1. 11 a.m., , MRS. DOROTHY HIBBERT Hall Ferguson Hewitt Saturday at retired In Memoriam REV. ELIJAH BENJAMIN Royal Gospel Arena International environmental MARY ELLA CLARK, 69, DUNCAN, Ministry. service worker homemaker, ROBERT LEE WIGGINS In loving memory of, JR., 76, Miami at Jackson died April 15 bka “ROVER,” Northwestern 63, laborer, Memorial at North Shore Coach, died April died April 9. Hospital, died Medical Center. 12 at Memorial Survived by April 11 in Graveside Happy Birthday Hospital West. Erica and family. Kissimmee, FL. Services were service 1 p.m., Service 10 a.m., Viewing 4-8 In loving memory of, held. Monday, April Saturday in the chapel. 27 at Vista p.m., Thursday Memorial. at Royal Funeral Nakia Ingraham SARENA L. KITCHEN, Home, 17475 NW 27 Ave., 63, retired, Miami Gardens. TRAVIS DALEY, 28, died died April 13 Grace April 13. Services were held. at Palmetto RUBYE LEE PASCHAL, PHILLIP JEWSOME, 90, Hospital. retired, died JANET MCKENZIE, 69, 76, teacher, Services were April 19 at North home health aide, died April 16. died April 12. held. Shore Hospital. Services were held. Arrangements are incomplete. He is survived by his loving JOSEPH CASSANO, 50, McCloud and Siders and caring died April 11. Graveside CORNEL ALEXANDER wife, Antonetta service, 12 p.m., today. DEBRA BARNETT, 64, REEVES domestic, died April 11 at Jewsome; 10/01/1947 - 04/23/2016 children, JoeAnn Sweet, LOLA RILEY, 82, registered Plantation Hospital. Services Williams-Hephzibah, GA Sylvester Jewsome, Jr., nurse, died April 10. Graveside were held. Seconds turns to min- DOROTHY LOU JACKSON Patricia Thompson, Sandra service, 11:30 a.m., Friday. utes-minutes turns to hours- ANDREW CUNNINGHAM, OLIVER, 86, White, and Drena Poole. Phillip CHARLIE LEWIS MIKE hours turns to days-days 87, supervisor, died April 10 retired postal also had many grand-children, 04/21/1948 - 07/12/2017 turns to weeks-weeks turns Wade at Palm Gardens Hospital. worker, died great-grand children, family, to months-months turns to STEPHANIE DIONE SMITH, Services were held. April 13 at home and friends whom he loved and Gone, but not forgotten. years. 56, died April 16 at Westside in Atlanta, GA. adored. His upbeat personality You are forever in our hearts. You are forever missed Regional Medical Center. Ser- MAE CULPEPPER, 93, Graveside and presence will be greatly Happy Birthday from your and loved by your wife, Mary vice 12 p.m., Saturday at Koi- domestic, died April 16 at home. service, today missed. Service 11 a.m., wife, children, grandchildren, Reeves, Nicholas and the nonia Worship Center. Arrangements are incomplete. at Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Monday, April 27 in the chapel. family and friends. rest of the family and friends.