Volume 97 Number 7 | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 | MiamiTimesOnline.com | Ninety-Three Cents ADL: Look for signs of hate, white Public housing development Annie Coleman supremacy 14 is slated to be closed. Residents, who were issued Scott Israel got caught in letters by Miami- Dade County Parkland shooter's web to appear to check eligibility CAROL PORTER for Section 8 Miami Times Contributor vouchers, say they are confused. A conference that examined the rise in The development white supremacy, racism and anti-Semitism is named after had religious leaders and law enforcement activist Annie talking about ways to keep places of wor- Coleman, pictured ship safe. here. Yael Herschfield, the deputy regional director of Anti-Defamation League spoke about how the agency worked with law enforcement to disrupt white supremacy and other forms of hate. Herschfield said hatred impacted all groups, leaving nobody out and how forms of hatred were on the rise since 2016, against Jews, Hispanics, Blacks, Muslims and other minorities. “All the information for extremism is on the web,” said Herschfield. “We have re- corded instances of extremist activity that are all on this map online. If you click on it, you can focus on Florida and on Broward County. You can report it to law enforce- ment and then report it to us.” Herschfield noted that everyone could be a victim of a hate crime, and that it didn’t matter whether someone targeted a Mosque, a church, or a synagogue. In March and early April, three histori- cally Black churches were burned in less than two weeks in one south Louisiana

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DANIELLA PIERRE Miami Times Contributor

esidents of a public housing development slated to close by Mi- ami-Dade County are not moving out without a fight. They have sought legal advise, started petitions and are questing Rwhy they are being separated from their homes. Just within the last few weeks, county things: their rights to return and finding a officials have announced the closure of 399 new place to affordably live. units of affordable housing due to various Recent reports say the closure of Annie reasons at Harry Cain Towers bordering Coleman is due to crime, but many of res- Downtown, Miami, and Annie Coleman 14, idents have said they feel safer now since located in parts of Liberty City/Brownsville. police patrol the area more frequently. “What the heck is going on with housing?” Annie Coleman was a community activist said Rachel Johnson, a housing organizer back in 1922. Miami-Dade County named the Miami Times photo/Carolyn Guniss Sheriff Scott Israel on Sept. 25 ad- and advocate. “Where is the OTAC [Overall housing complex in Coleman’s honor back in Tenant Advisory Council]?” 1966. dresses the media about the special Johnson is referring to the group that Arlette (Rose) Adams, a longtime resident master's recommendation that he be represents public housing residents. A letter of Annie Coleman 14 is very concerned reinstated as top cop. He was suspend- dated Sept. 25 sent to public housing resi- about the mixed messages. ed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. dents, advising them of their appointment to Adams believes that shutting down Annie parish, the New York Times reported. determine their eligibility for Housing Choice Coleman 14 is doing a dishonor and blatant Many people also used social media to Voucher Program, widely known as Section 8, disservice to Coleman’s legacy. express their hatred toward other people, does not include OTAC. “Out of all the meetings concerning and she encouraged people to keep a watch Of late, the decision to privatize public Annie Coleman 14, not one time have we on anything and everything. A simple ex- housing, has left residents confused, won- (residents) asked for Section 8 Vouchers, pression of hated, she said, could escalate and when in doubt she said contact law dering if the affordable housing stock for not one time,” said Adams. Adams said the enforcement or contact the People didn’t low-income, elderly and the county’s most residents have asked for redevelopment at wake up one day deciding they are going to vulnerable residents, is dwindling. nearby Lincoln Gardens, which was slated as kill people, she said, and every form of hate These announced closures have not only a part of Liberty City Rising. Many residents needed to be monitored. upset the Black community but has many of at Annie Coleman 14, have been given a Parkland confessed shooter Nicolas Cruz the residents who live within Harry Cain Tow- notice from the Miami-Dade County about used social media to hurl insults at Blacks ers and Annie Coleman 14, perplexed. Section 8 vouchers, but there is still a lot of and Muslims. “We are all targeted,” said Herschfield, “This has been my home for the last eight uncertainty. “for who we are, and how we pray, and years,” said one resident. Some local housing advocates are con- how we look. We need to protect our- Unclear is whether a shuttered Annie cerned that Annie Coleman is being shut selves. Every sign of hate needs to be mon- Coleman 14 would reopen. Records show down due to privatization through HUD’s itored. If you don’t know what to do with that Annie Coleman is slated for demolition. Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). At- the level of hatred, call us. Always call law Residents want to know if Annie Coleman 14 torneys from Legal Services of Greater Miami enforcement. They will tell you what you is slated for redevelopment. are not convinced that Annie Coleman 14 is can cannot do. If you still have questions, call the ADL.” Though county officials are closing down being closed down for “crime” or RAD. The 2019 Broward Sheriff’s Security the two developments and offering Section 8 Keenya Robertson, president and CEO of Conference, held in conjunction with vouchers, residents are concerned with two SEE HOUSING 6A SEE ADL 6A Miami Times Illustration/Mitzi Williams-Ogburn/Miami Times photos/Daniella Pierre

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SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 no person, the Black Press strives to GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 help every person in the firm belief that ately, the Black community seems to be making GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritus all persons are hurt as long as anyone RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher 1992-2019 is held back. headlines in the mainstream press: public housing CAROLYN GUNISS Executive Editor Lbuildings being shuttered because of crime; police acquittal in a video-captured brutality against a Black teen; a private school administrator likening the behavior of her students to those of children in public school in a predom- Impeach the malignant fraudster inantly Black community; and the ongoing, failing fight by CHARLES M. BLOW, columnist, The New York Times the Little Haiti community to preserve itself from eminent development. Who can forget the back and forth between It is the clarity of Donald nant fraudster. They don’t towing. I’m looking at you, in lock step behind Trump the Black community and a food editor after his newspa- Trump’s transgression that really have a choice. There Lindsey Graham. and his corruption until per omitted “Miami Gardens” in the headline when it wrote is most remarkable. is no off-ramp for them But, I refuse to believe that was no longer tenable. about the city’s upcoming food and wine festival? By his own admission from this course, and nei- that the totality of the Re- It was craven. It was im- Is this the kind of attention that the Black community de- and backed up by the qua- ther should there be. publican Party system is moral. It was unpatriotic. serves or wants? The articles may have been properly in- si-transcript released by Now, the decision falls corrupt beyond the pos- For many, this is simply the White House and by to the Republicans in Con- sibility of contrition, that read as a witch hunt, sour tended. But the implicit bias and stereotyping that has been the whistleblower com- gress, in the House but par- every single Republican grapes, an attempt to an- revealed in these stories, show that good intentions aren’t plaint, he abused the pow- ticularly in the Senate: On senator would turn their nul an election. From it enough. er of the presidency to en- which side of patriotism backs on the country. Call they will take bitterness. One story described a store in the Little Haiti as being list a foreign government will history record them? me naïve. Or, call me hope- Trump will be the victim in a “decrepit” building. The acquittal of the police officer to help him politically. Will they stand for the ful for the future of the and Democrats will be the in the Delucca Rolle rough-up comes after headlines such Trump has confessed to Constitution and the rule country. abusers. That is just the as one that said “Delucca Rolle arrested for third time in the central allegation. of law or will they stand The truth is that many way politics play out on is- four months.” A story about the school administrator, who Now, they can squab- for partisanship and polit- will likely allow the polls sues like this. had been put on leave but subsequently resigned on Mon- ble over whether or not ical expediency? to dictate their decision on The Senate has never vot- day, relayed her extensive career. One commenter on social this thing is impeachable, I will not hold my breath impeachment. They’ll go ed to convict and remove a media wondered if the background was to somehow offset a process over which the for mass defections from whichever way the wind is president, and that prece- her vile, racist comments. Another story said crime was the founders fretted. That’s Trump. He has a strangle- blowing at the time, they’ll dent is likely to stand. It’s reason public housing development Annie Coleman was Congress’s job. But, the hold on the Republican follow the easiest path for not even clear that Mitch being shuttered. The residents disagree. The area where brazen betrayal of his of- Party. And, Republicans themselves to maintain McConnell would hold a the development is located has been known for high crime. fice, the Constitution and in Washington have not power and position. trial if the House votes to But residents said increased patrol has reduced the crime. the American people is un- only been absolute cow- impeach. But, the exercise What continues to be a problem at Annie Coleman is rat deniable. ards about standing up to Others, though, will need itself will reveal the true infestation and a crumbling infrastructure. Those are solid Trump’s bill has come Trump and holding him to develop a language of character of the people in reasons to shutter a structure. due. Impeachment is in accountable, some have penance and conciliation, Washington, even more the offing. The Democrats been completely unseemly a way of explaining to the than has been revealed al- And the pictures of Hurricane Dorian survivors can be must impeach this malig- in their obsequious kow- world how they followed ready. disheartening. Are photo editors considering who is the image? Is this someone in need right now or could it be construed this person has always been in need, even prior to the storm? Does the photo caption tell the real story? Youth of color targeted by police Are the South Florida media no longer policing them- selves? Is the desire for clicks and stories going viral more Judith Browne Dianis, executive director, Advancement Project important than showing respect and sensitivity toward Last week in Orlando, a As Advancement Project 14,000 and 20,000 school month, our grassroots part- those they cover? six-year-old Black girl was National Office and Alliance police officers nationwide. ner Power U won a budget Newsrooms cannot be so hard up for staff that no one arrested, put in handcuffs, for Educational Justice de- In addition to eroding the fight waged against the Mi- is watching bias and stereotype creep into their coverage. and taken to a police station tailed in We Came to Learn: sense of safety for students ami-Dade County Public Vigilance is needed to weed out those who forget that the for fingerprinting and a mug- A Call to Action for Police of color, putting more police School Board as part of their media are here to serve the voiceless, to protect the weak, shot. Free Schools, an increased in schools comes at great Counselors Not Cops cam- expose wrongdoers and check those who hold power. What crime could possibly police presence in schools material cost. paign. Power U’s efforts led That’s what we are here to do. warrant a police officer put- makes students of color In Florida, the very state to the School Board com- ting cold steel around the more likely to be arrested. that saw two elementary mitting to increased mental wrists of a child? There is no evidence that students put in handcuffs health and social service A tantrum. students of color misbehave last week, the legislature resources for young people. According to the child’s more than their white coun- is devoting $400 million to Power U’s ability to secure CARTOONCORNER grandmother, Meralyn Kirk- terparts, but they are pun- increased “school safety,” these important resources land, the girl was acting out ished at higher and harsher with more than half of that for young people in Miami as a side effect of a sleep dis- rates. money explicitly devoted is a huge milestone. Often- order. When she attempted The disparities grow when to putting police in schools. times, where mental health to explain that to the arrest- we consider gender. Black Those in favor of more po- and social services exist ing officer, Dennis Turner, girls make up 17% of the lice in schools will say those in schools, they are under- he replied, “Well, I have public-school population, officers make schools safe. funded. One counselor, so- sleep apnea, and I don't be- but 43% of school arrests. That is simply untrue. Stud- cial worker or psychologist have like that.” The numbers are alarming. ies show more police in may be responsible for hun- While he claimed not to The stories are heartbreak- schools do not make schools dreds of students. behave “like that,” his out- ing. In fact, we chronicle safer — and make students, This is a crisis. We must rageous behavior caught up on our microsite, WeCa- particularly students of col- expand our definition of to him when he was fired on meToLearn.com, several of or, feel unsafe. school safety. We need to Monday. these incidences of police We believe in divesting remove police from our Officers like Turner -un violence against young peo- from funding for school schools and replace them derscore the need for #Po- ple in their places of learn- policing and investing in with more social workers, liceFreeSchools. School po- ing. The list is ever-growing. safe, nurturing environ- nurses, and counselors. lice are one part of a larger Even so, the presence of ments that allow children Meralyn Kirkland’s grand- systemic effort to criminal- school police increases. and young people to be daughter deserved bet- ize Black and Brown youth. Our data estimates between themselves. Earlier this ter. All of our children do.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What’s the 10-year plan for the African Diaspora? Dear Editor: out, comprehensive plan African-American commu- communities’ future. One of for the Black communities nities to have a plan for us? the most important things What is the plan for the countywide? No. So, who should we, as a we have to keep in mind is African-American Diaspora Is it our current leadership community, hold account- that if we fail to plan, we in Miami-Dade County for in elected offices or not? able for having a solid 10- to plan to fail. Lastly, one ques- the next 10 years? This ques- The sobering reality is that 20-year plan? Our leaders tion we must ask all candi- tion I purposely raise is con- all of our supposedly broth- and elected officials? dates running for elected cerning Miami's leadership. erly and sisterly communi- I am not placing the blame offices is, “What is your 10- Truthfully, it is frightening ties have their own plans for entirely on those in elected year plan for our communi- that no one has clearly said the near and distant future. offices. The community has ties?” they have a 10-year plan for Furthermore, the shocking some responsibility to bring this important populace. On reality is that we are not in this issue to our leaders and Sincerely, whom do we place the bur- their plans. Is it fair for us to elected officials regarding a Norman Whyte den of having a well thought expect others outside of the comprehensive plan for our Miami-Dade Black Caucus ‘Day of Absence’ youth production worthy of note Dear Editor: Rivers Theater on Saturday, exceeded my expectations exposing their inability to Sept. 7. I saw the original and I could not tell that function without them and Congrats! Congrats! Con- Off-Broadway play in New these were not seasoned, leaving them in a state of grats! Congratulations to all York City in the 1960s and adult actors with years of panic. There is only one the directors, producers, ac- enjoyed it so much that I experience. performance of the play, tors and actresses who were was determined to see the The play takes place in however they are making involved with the African new rendition. To be hon- a small Southern town CDs for sale. Get one! The Heritage Youth Theatre’s est, I was a little disappoint- around the late 1880s. White play is hilarious. production of the play, “Day ed when I learned that the folks wake up one morning of Absence,” which was play would be performed and discover that all the Shelton Allwood performed at the Sandall by youth, however, they far Negroes have disappeared, Miami The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019

or those possessing firearm.” years for possession of a bul- ty, and the Democratic Party Actually, these provisions are let – among other things. And as a whole, in bad shape for already in place in both pub- don’t forget about his pro- decades. And it’s this dan- lic and affordable housing posal to ban plea offers for gerous thinking that seems community policies through- those involved in shootings to be infecting our so-called W RD out the country, and it is Fed- “in South Dade.” It’s a good “activists” and elected offi- BRIAN DENNIS ON THE STREET eral law for public housing thing that domestic violence cials lately. communities. But phony Ki- survivors like Marissa Alex- The 11-year old suspect in O onne’s choice of words, “the ander don’t live in McGhee’s South Dade who may have Phony Kionne is not parents or family members deep south. Alexander re- committed murder with a related to shooters” is what ceived a minimum-manda- firearm may be no different should concern you. Mc- tory 20-year sentence for fir- than a young and impres- a real problem solver Ghee’s aim is apparently tar- ing a warning shot after her sionable John Lee Malvo geting the 11-year old suspect husband attacked her and who was a minor when he In my Sept. 11, “Word on on to propose five legisla- Kionne McGhee in a recent murder in South threatened to kill her. She and John Allen Mohammad the Street” column entitled tive actions that he plans to Dade. was recently released under (now executed) committed “Who in the hell left the gate sponsor to address gun vio- - it expands them and makes And since the law already a plea bargain, but only after a spree of murders known as open?” I wrote that, “For lence in South Miami-Dade. our communities more vul- allows for eviction of the a miracle of media exposure the “Beltway sniper attacks” some apparent reason, when Although all of his proposed nerable. Yet, in speech after child’s family, what would to her case. But if she lived in in the D.C. area in 2002. African-Americans ascend actions are somewhat dis- speech, you can hear pho- his proposed legislation re- phony Kionne’s deep south, A psychiatric witness for to a position of power, it turbing, it’s his last two pro- ny Kionne blabbering away ally accomplish? What if a no such offer would be per- young Malvo testified that seems as if they are afraid to posed legislative actions that about his own run-ins with “shooter” has family mem- missible under the law. But the adult Mohammad had help their own people. They shamelessly expose just how the law when he was a minor; bers in more than one unit who cares about petty nu- sexually abused him and had sometimes show a willing- much of a fraud phony Ki- about how he was given a in a community? Do they all ances like these when phony convinced him that the mur- ness in part to help destroy onne has been, from day one. second chance by the system, have to go “swiftly” under Kionne’s campaign war chest ders were tied to a religious us. Those n*****s are a part One of his proposed ac- and about how he took that phony Kionne’s proposal? In for County Commissioner is awakening of some sort. of the problem, not the solu- tions is to restore mandatory second chance and punched response to an 11-year old’s so impressive? The point is, instead of tion. They are the ones who direct filing of juveniles as his ticket to law school, then involvement in a shooting Apparently, this dude is trying to impose communi- left the gate open.” And that’s adults for certain offenses. to the Miami-Dade State At- of any sort, the real ques- not up for the job because, ty-wide penalties to count- exactly what Florida State The Republican-led Flori- torney’s Office and to the tion is who is responsible again, he's a prosecutor, not er this alarming crime, all Rep. “phony” Kionne Mc- da Legislature just repealed Florida House. for that child’s mental insta- a problem solver. No one hands should be looking to Ghee has set out to do. mandatory direct filing of But just like a petty street bility; who taught him to use agrees with the shooting or see if more children may You see phony Kionne has juveniles in the last Florida hustler, he now wants to shut a weapon? If it’s the family killing of children by chil- have been exposed to a sim- the mentality of a regressive session. Why would phony that door of opportunity for members, then so be it. But dren because there's nothing ilar cult-like environment. prosecutor, not a problem Kionne, who is the minority other young offenders. Chil- what if it’s not? What if the like the feeling of watching For a man who touts himself solver. Here’s an excerpt of leader of the Florida House dren who, if given a chance, influences came from the the lid being closed on the to be for the people and a his Facebook post that he of Representatives, look to would punch their ticket to neighbors’ unit, but phony casket of your child and their leader of the people’s party, wrote on Sept. 26 in response rollback that clear victory for the American dream just like Kionne’s law only allows for casket being lowered into I can’t understand how he to a rash of recent shootings minority communities across he did. Only a phony Kionne eviction of the shooter’s “par- the ground (I'm talking from could promote regressive in South Dade: the state? Empirical data now wouldn’t want that. Another ents or family members?” experience). What phony Ki- ideas like the ones he boast- “Community Shootings verifies that charging juve- of his proposals is calling for And then there’s phony onne is proposing, though, ed about on Facebook. It Updates: Now that the Feds niles as adults, without the the swift revocation of sec- Kionne’s Jim Crow-worthy will set the Black communi- hasn’t even been a year since and Miami Dade are han- right to an evidentiary hear- tion 8 vouchers, and eviction proposed 10/20/Life upgrade ty back 25 years. The laws Amendment 4 was adopted dling their business on the ing, does not solve crime. from public housing, that would send a juvenile that McGhee is proposing on and phony Kionne is already streets, let’s talk about me Neither does it get drugs, “for the parents or family with prior convictions to Facebook are the very laws apologizing to Jim Crow leading Phase two.” He goes guns or gangs off the streets members related to shooters prison for a minimum three that put the Black communi- himself. NEW PROTEST HIT HAITI AMID DEMANDS THAT PRESIDENT RESIGN

DÁNICA COTO of this crisis.” The Associated Press Laurent Dubois, a Hai- ti expert and professor at PORT-AU-PRINCE, Hai- Duke University, said he ti — Thousands of demon- believes the country will strators set fires Monday face an increasing impasse and chanted calls for Hai- unless the parties find a ti’s president to resign as way to reach some kind of the opposition to Jovenel resolution. Moïse tried to increase “There’s a lot of fear, a pressure for him to leave lot of anxiety ... that things office. Protesters said sev- are going in a direction in eral people were hit by Haiti that we haven’t seen gunfire, including a local in a while,” he said. “It journalist. seems like we’re going into Schools, businesses and some kind of new phase in government offices were Haitian history, but what closed as protesters gath- it holds will be difficult to ered chanting, “Down with predict.” Jovenel!” Opposition leaders de- “We can’t continue to live manding Moïse’s resigna- like this,” said 34-year-old tion say they envision a Lestin Abelo as he poured transitional government af- gasoline on a pile of debris ter the chief justice of Hai- that quickly caught fire. ti’s Supreme Court takes “We have a government over as dictated by law if a that’s not doing anything president resigns. for the people.” André Michel, an attor- Opposition leaders and ney and professor of hu- supporters say they are man rights, said Haiti’s angry about public corrup- current political system tion, spiraling inflation and has generated misery, un- a dwindling supply of gas- derdevelopment and cor- AP Photos/Rebecca Blackwell oline that has forced many ruption that have led to A protester cries out over an injured protester after police launched tear gas to disperse demonstrators who set fires gas stations in the capital poverty, and noted that the to close. Suppliers have and chanted calls for Haiti's president to resign, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Opposition leaders country’s middle class has demanded that the cash- and supporters say they are angry about public corruption, spiraling inflation and a dwindling supply of gasoline. shrunk. strapped government pay Michel said Haiti needs them more than $100 mil- next to him when it hap- said he will not step down to rebuild a new society lion owed. pened. despite the unrest and in- and state and he called on Protesters also are de- He said 22-year-old Ed- stead called for calm, uni- the international commu- manding a more in-depth mond was injured when ty and dialogue during an nity to back the ouster of investigation into allega- police in an unmarked car address televised at 2 a.m. Moïse. tions that top officials in began firing at a distance so Wednesday. It was a rare “The will of the people the previous government they could get away from appearance for the presi- is clear,” Michel said. “If misused billions of dollars the crowd. dent since the new wave of he insists on remaining as in proceeds from a Vene- Police threw tear gas and protests began about three president, he will lead the zuela-subsidized oil plan scattered thousands of pro- weeks ago. country into chaos.” meant to fund urgent social testers at mid-afternoon, U.N. spokesman Stephane At a news conference programs. Critics accuse with one canister landing Dujarric said the agency Sunday, opposition leaders Moïse of trying to protect on a family’s roof as sever- is “concerned by reports urged the dozens of sup- his ally, former President al people fled the house in of violence and arson that porters gathered around Michel Martelly, and of panic. have been taking place over them to start blocking Other protesters fledthe past few days through- participating in the corrup- A police stands near a burning barricade set up by streets and to help them tion himself before becom- with handkerchiefs over out the country.” find Moïse, who they con- ing president. protesters in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Sept. 30, their faces as they flushed “We praise the work of tend has gone into hiding. Blood spattered the con- 2019. Opposition leaders are calling for a nationwide themselves with water. One the Haitian National Police, Among those leading the crete floor near the Ber- push Monday to block streets and paralyze Haiti's econ- man held a crushed lemon which has done its utmost call to find Moïse was oppo- nard Mevs Hospital as the omy as they press for Moise to give up power, and tens to his nose. to provide security to the sition Sen. Youri Latortue, protest grew violent. of thousands of their young supporters were expected Among those running Haitian people, State insti- who has denied corruption was 38-year-old mason Pe- tutions and private proper- Under heavy rain, a to heed the call. allegations that U.S. officials group of men rushed into tit Homme Edner, who held ty,” he added, and said the made against him more the emergency room car- let hit. He was still shaken seph Edmond was shot in a brown cloth to his face. U.N. is “in discussions with than a decade ago and who rying a friend they said was as he recounted being part his right hand while cover- “Is this democracy?!” he local stakeholders to find a once led a party allied with shot in the left leg by po- of a crowd marching to- ing the protest. He was tak- cried out. “We have the peaceful way out of the cri- Moïse’s Tet Kale faction. lice. Jean-Pierre Finfin, 34, ward Petionville when he en to a hospital for treat- right to protest.” sis and alleviate the suffer- “We’re going to search for said he was standing next said police fired. ment, said his colleague, Moïse, who began his ing of the population who him everywhere,” Latortue to his friend when the bul- Local radio journalist Jo- Eddy Baptiste, who was five-year term in 2017, has has been bearing the brunt said. The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 ELECTION 2020 Many Black voters like Joe Biden Black supporters are more Carolina State University in Some are open to likely to be older, according to Orangeburg, said he is sup- polling from The Wall Street porting Mr. Biden for now other Democrats Journal/NBC News in 2019. based on a purely pragmat- JOSHUA JAMERSON Some 43% of African-Ameri- ic belief: He could beat Mr. and TARINI PARTI cans ages 50 or older said they Trump. were enthusiastic about Mr. “Until I see something that Kim Solomon was surprised Biden; 29% of African-Ameri- makes me think otherwise, to see Democratic presiden- cans ages 18 to 49 were enthu- I’m not changing,” he said. tial candidate Kamala Harris siastic. Jessica Outlaw, an account- seated in the first row of pews Several candidates, includ- ing major at South Caroli- at Royal Missionary Baptist ing Sen. Bernie Sanders of na State, a historically Black Church in the predominant- Vermont, see an opening with school, said she could under- ly African-American city of younger Black voters. stand why many Black people North Charleston, S.C. “It’s wild the oldest person admire Mr. Biden’s loyalty to Ms. Solomon, of Huntsville, has the best views for young Mr. Obama. “But we got to see Ala., was in town visiting rel- people,” said Nicholas Hub- how he stands on his own two atives on a recent Sunday, bard, 23, said of Mr. Sanders, feet,” Ms. Outlaw, 19, said. “I when Ms. Harris turned the who at age 78 is the oldest just want to know if he’s really pulpit into a temporary cam- Democratic candidate. for all of us.” paign stump. Ms. Solomon has Photo: Richard Ellis/Zuma Press Still, Mr. Hubbard, a com- She said her vote was up for been supporting former Vice Joe Biden after a Sunday service at Morris Brown AME Church in Charleston, S.C. puter-science major at South grabs. President Joe Biden and knew almost nothing about the Cal- lapsed as those voters rallied ifornia senator, who is Black, behind the opportunity to but she is now considering vote for a viable Black candi- supporting Ms. Harris when date. Alabama votes in March. The Biden campaign has “It’s making me want to pushed back on the compar- go out and find out more ison. about her,” Ms. Solomon, 54 “That argument was spe- years old, said of Ms. Harris’s cifically about then-Sen. late-morning speech, which Obama’s ability to put togeth- assailed President Trump’s er a coalition of white people. leadership in the White And that is not what this is,” House. “Biden is still the one, Symone Sanders, a senior ad- but I’d at least consider her.” viser to Mr. Biden who often Black voters like Ms. Sol- leads the campaign’s outreach omon have been key to Mr. to younger Black voters, said Biden’s lead in polls ahead of in an interview. next year’s Democratic pri- Still, she acknowledged maries. A September Quin- that Black voters care about nipiac University poll found Mr. Biden’s ability to beat Mr. that 40% of Black Democratic Trump. “They want that rein- and Democratic-leaning par- forced to them,” she said. ticipants backed Mr. Biden, Mr. Biden has maintained down slightly from August his national lead among but higher than any other can- Black voters despite a series didate’s support in that group. of controversies about race, Biden campaign officials say including his opposition to his strength with Black voters mandated busing to desegre- proves he can rally a diverse gate schools in the 1970s and coalition in 2020 to beat Mr. comments regarding his work Trump. with segregationist senators. But interviews with more A big help is his tie to for- than three dozen Black voters mer President Obama. Rep. across key primary states such Danny Davis (D., Ill.), one as South Carolina suggest of several members of the many of his admirers could Congressional Black Caucus be persuaded to support an- to endorse Ms. Harris, said other candidate—particularly Black people tend to view the if they begin to believe some- Obama years as an era when one else could win the gener- the country was running in al election in November. Be- the right direction. sides Ms. Harris, some voters “Vice President Biden was expressed growing interest in a part of that,” Mr. Davis said, Elizabeth Warren, and recent arguing Mr. Biden has a reser- polls show the Massachusetts voir of goodwill among older senator earning more Black Black voters in particular. support. “I don’t think there’s some The former vice presi- smoking gun of, ‘This isn’t the dent has pitched electabili- guy that I thought he was,’ ” ty as the chief argument for Mr. Davis said. his candidacy in a crowded As the first state on the field. But Mr. Biden has hit nominating calendar where a rough patch in surveys of the Democratic electorate is early-voting states—polls [in mostly Black, South Carolina Iowa]recently showed him offers a unique test for 2020 trailing Ms. Warren—just as hopefuls.As the first state African-American voters, like on the nominating calendar much of the electorate, ap- where the Democratic elec- pear to be increasingly tuning torate is mostly Black, South into the presidential race. Carolina offers a unique test The newly launched im- for 2020 hopefuls. peachment proceedings Antonio Thompson, who against Mr. Trump, stemming runs a nonemergency trans- from the president’s pressur- portation business in Sum- ing Ukraine to investigate Mr. merville, S.C., was fishing off Biden’s son’s work in Ukraine, a small pier with friends on add uncertainty to the prima- a recent Sunday. He said he ry—though the other Dem- is with Mr. Biden because of ocratic candidates are so far “the Obama thing.” largely sidestepping ques- “If you get another four tions about the former vice years of Biden, you get an- president. other four years of Barack All that means Mr. Biden is Obama,” Mr. Thompson, 47, facing renewed pressure to said. deliver strong performances But he added that Mr. in Iowa, which holds its first- Obama’s endorsement of an- in-the-nation caucuses Feb. 3, other candidate might sway and next-up New Hampshire. him away from Mr. Biden. “I’ll “The idea of electability follow Obama whatever he for some is that moderate says.” (Mr. Obama’s aides have white people will vote for signaled the former president Vice President Biden—that’s is unlikely to endorse early in what gives him the electabil- the primary.) ity cloak, to paraphrase Harry Mr. Biden leaned into his re- Potter,” said Leah Daughtry, lationship with Mr. Obama at who chaired the 2016 and a recent stop in Galivants Fer- 2008 Democratic national ry, S.C. “I don’t think we thank conventions. “If he doesn’t Barack Obama enough for win in two of the whitest the job he did as president,” states in the nation, it would he told the crowd, repeating raise some questions going something he often says. forward.” That message resonated Mr. Biden’s opponents with Jo Pugh, 59, of nearby point to the experience of Marion. “He’s the strongest to Hillary Clinton, the national beat Trump,” she said. “I have front-runner going into Iowa such respect for Biden.” She in 2008. She lost there to said, however, that she was Barack Obama, and her Black also interested in Ms. Warren. support in other states col- The former vice president’s The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 Jury convicts ex-police officer who fatally shot neighbor DALLAS (AP) — A white been eating a bowl of ice cream the U.S. that states a person former Dallas police officer before Guyger entered his has no duty to retreat from an who said she fatally shot her home. intruder. Prosecutor Jason Fine unarmed, black neighbor after Jean, who grew up in the Ca- told jurors that while the law mistaking his apartment for her ribbean island nation of St. Lu- would have empowered Jean to own was found guilty of murder cia, came to the U.S. for college shoot someone barging into his on Tuesday. before starting his career as an apartment, it doesn’t apply “the A jury reached the verdict in accountant. His shooting drew other way around.” Amber Guyger’s high-profile widespread attention because Guyger was arrested three trial for the killing of Botham of the strange circumstanc- days after the killing. She was Jean after six days of witness es and because it was one in a later fired and charged with testimony but just a handful of string of shootings of unarmed murder , but only spoke pub- hours of deliberation. black men by white police offi- licly about the shooting upon Cheers erupted in the court- cers. taking the witness stand last house as the verdict was an- “A 26-year-old college-ed- Friday. Tension has been high nounced, and someone yelled ucated black man, certified during the trial in Dallas, the “Thank you, Jesus!” In the public accountant, working for same city where an attack three hallway outside the court- one of the big three accounting years ago killed five police offi- room where Guyger was tried, firms in the world ... it shouldn’t cers. a crowd celebrated and said take all of that for unarmed The 31-year-old tearfully “black lives matter” in raised black and brown people in apologized for killing Jean and voices. When the prosecutors America to get justice,” Benja- told the jurors she feared for walked into the hall, they broke min Crump, one of the lawyer’s her life upon finding the door into cheers. for Jean’s family, said at a news to what she thought was her Guyger sat alone, weeping, at conference. apartment unlocked. Guyger the defense table. AP Photo/LM Otero Crump said the verdict hon- said that Jean came toward her In Texas, the sentence for Allison Jean, center, the mother of Botham Jean, hugs a supporter after fired Dallas ors other people of color who at a fast walk when she entered murder is from five to 99 years police officer Amber Guyger was found guilty of murder, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in were killed by police officers with her gun out, but prosecu- in prison. The jury is expected who were not convicted of a tors have suggested he was just to return Tuesday afternoon to Dallas. Guyger shot and killed Botham Jean, an unarmed 26-year-old neighbor in his crime. rising from a couch toward the hear additional testimony be- own apartment last year. She told police she thought his apartment was her own and Attorney Lee Merritt, who back of the room when the offi- fore setting Guyger’s punish- that he was an intruder. also represents the family, un- cer shot him. ment within that range. derlined Crump’s words. In a frantic 911 call played re- Family members are expect- “This is a huge victory, not peatedly during the trial, Guy- ed to testify about how they only for the family of Botham ger said “I thought it was my were affected by Jean’s killing, Jean, but this is a victory for apartment” nearly 20 times. Her and Guyger’s defense attorneys black people in America. It’s a lawyers argued that the identi- can argue that she deserves a signal that the tide is going to cal physical appearance of the light sentence because she act- change here. Police officers are apartment complex from floor ed out of sudden fear and con- going to be held accountable to floor frequently led to ten- fusion. The judge is expected to for their actions, and we believe ants to the wrong apartments. provide guidance on sentencing that will begin to change polic- In a frantic 911 call played re- law. It is unclear how long the ing culture around the world,” peatedly during the trial, Guy- punishment phase of the trial Merritt said. ger said “I thought it was my will last. The jury that convicted Guy- apartment” nearly 20 times. Her The basic facts of the unusu- ger was largely made up of lawyers argued that the identi- al shooting were not in dispute women and people of color. cal physical appearance of the throughout the trial. In Septem- The verdict also diffused apartment complex from floor ber 2018, Guyger walked up to tensions that began simmering to floor frequently led to ten- Jean’s apartment — which was Monday when jurors were told ants to the wrong apartments. on the fourth floor, directly they could consider wheth- They also asked why Guyger above hers on the third — and er Guyger had a right to use didn’t radio in for help when Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool found the door unlocked. She Botham Jean's mother, Allison Jean, rejoices in the courtroom after fired Dallas po- deadly force under a Texas law she thought there was a break- was off duty but still dressed known as the castle doctrine — in at her home. Guyger said in her police uniform after a lice Officer Amber Guyger was found guilty of murder, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Dallas. even though she wasn’t in her that going through the doorway long shift when she shot Jean Guyger shot and killed Botham Jean, an unarmed 26-year-old neighbor in his own own home. with her pistol drawn, “was the with her service weapon. The apartment last year. She told police she thought his apartment was her own and that The law is similar to “stand only option that went through 26-year-old accountant had he was an intruder. your ground” measures across my head.” The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 Impeaching President Donald Trump STACY M. BROWN which to get sufficient votes ment, and the public interest,” ed facts, something Demo- systems on Trump’s behalf, NNPA Newswire Correspondent in the House and Senate is stated Nelson. crats and a growing list of oth- Waters said. whether ‘High Crimes and So, what’s the process to im- er observers said is necessary “This president orchestrat- House Speaker Nancy Pe- Misdemeanors’ have been peach the president? for the current administration. ed hush-money payments losi’s decision to move for committed,” Reischer added. Historian and radio show “An impeachment process is in order to silence his mis- an impeachment inquiry into Section 4 of Article Two of host Michael Hart said it be- a viable option for the current tresses with the aid of his at- President Trump has rocked the United States Constitution The President, Vice gins when one member of the House of Representatives giv- torney, Michael Cohen, who Washington. reads: President and all House drafts articles of im- en that the hearings will force pled guilty and is serving jail The news of the resulting “The President, Vice Pres- peachment against an elected several people in or close to time for these acts, which are investigation has also unified ident and all Civil Officers Civil Officers of the official. the Trump Administration to potential felony violations of Democrats, particularly those of the United States, shall be United States, shall be Impeachment is the same as testify before Congress under campaign finance laws,” she like Rep. Maxine Waters of removed from Office on Im- “ an indictment in U.S. criminal oath,” said D. Gilson, a writer stated. California, who has argued for peachment for, and Convic- removed from Office courts. who has taught popular cul- “He and his children have some time that Trump should tion of, Treason, Bribery, or on Impeachment for, Following the drafting of tural studies. sought out opportunities to face impeachment. other high Crimes and Misde- and Conviction of, the articles of impeachment, “Politically, this is smart as enrich themselves during his “Donald Trump has ad- meanors.” the Speaker of the House de- it will likely reveal misdeeds tenure as president. He is un- mitted to abusing the power The Constitution requires Treason, Bribery, or cides whether to entertain and contradictions leading up der investigation for accept- of the presidency by asking a two-thirds super-majority other high Crimes and the idea by convening an im- to the 2020 election. Judicial- ing payments from foreign Ukrainian President Volody- among Senators voting for peachment committee. ly, this is smart as it requires governments and officials myr Zelensky to launch an conviction because the fram- Misdemeanors.” “This is done to discuss folks to speak under oath, as that have stayed at his hotels investigation into his politi- ers wanted to establish that re- the merits the merits of the opposed to on Twitter or Fox and golf properties in vio- cal opponent in order to get moval from high office via any charges – and there could be News,” Gilson stated. lation of the Constitution’s dirt that the Trump campaign process that, thereby, over- many – and determine if sup- Waters added that when emoluments clause, which could exploit in the 2020 U.S. turns the vote (the will) of “These committees are locked port for the move is there,” coupled with Trump’s al- prohibits elected officials presidential election,” Waters the electorate, justifies and re- in legal battles with the White Hart stated. ready shady history, there’s from personally profiting stated. quires a high burden of proof, House over subpoenas, wit- If the charges rise to the more than enough evidence from payments from foreign Trump allegedly asked Zel- according to experts. ness testimony, and executive height of impeachment – as for Congress to launch an im- governments and officials ensky to dig up dirt on former “Like the Mueller report, privilege.” determined by the Speaker peachment query. that have stayed at his hotels Vice President Joe Biden, the while the allegations against “Courts are more likely to and under advisement from Although the U.S. intelli- and golf properties.” current frontrunner to be the the president are serious, the side with Congress in the ex- other caucus members, a for- gence community unequivo- Waters continued: Democratic candidate in the allegations stop just short of ercise of its Article I power to mal declaration of impeach- cally concluded that Russia “This president has been 2020 election. actually concluding that a investigate an impeachment ment is drawn, and hearings interfered in the 2016 U.S. documented by the Washing- “This action within itself – crime had been committed,” than when they are engaged begin. presidential election, Trump ton Post for having lied more where the president is seek- stated Reischer. in regular oversight. After the hearing, Congress has shown brazen support than 12,000 times since tak- ing the cooperation and assis- Removal is not the only “And, perhaps most impor- decides whether to vote on and deference for Russian ing office. Unlike any other tance of a foreign government reason to launch a formal im- tantly, impeachment exists in impeachment. President Vladimir Putin and president in modern history, in uncovering dirt on his op- peachment inquiry, according the Constitution to be a de- If the vote succeeds, the the Kremlin and has contin- Trump has refused to release ponent – is unlawful, uncon- to Sam Nelson, an associate terrent to unconstitutional, Senate then must determine ued to undermine and out- his tax returns to the Ameri- stitutional, and unpatriotic. I professor and chair of the Po- criminal or illicit behavior by whether they will act. right deny the validity of the can people. These and a host am elated that the Congress litical Science Department at presidents, judges and other “A little-known fact is that U.S. intelligence communi- of other actions are further of the United States will move the University of Toledo. government officials,” he said. the impeachment of a pres- ty’s findings, stated Waters. evidence of his disgraceful forward in an expedited man- “Many observers have fo- Impeachment is the ulti- ident can be originated by Special Counsel Robert and contemptible actions as ner to investigate and impeach cused on the futility of im- mate backstop for the consti- a senator – but that senator Mueller identified at least the president of the United this president,” Waters said. peachment given that a Re- tutional separation of powers would have to find a House ten instances of obstruction States. Still, experts and histori- publican-controlled Senate and Congress’s co-equal role member to sponsor and bring of justice by the president “As I have stated time and ans told NNPA Newswire that will almost certainly not vote in the constitutional design, forward the call to the House,” during the 2016 presidential time again, Donald Trump is the probability of impeaching to remove the President,” Nel- according to Nelson. Im- Hart said. campaign and through the a dangerous and dishonor- Trump remains extremely low. son noted. peachment, even if the Sen- Despite little chance of suc- course of the Russia investi- able man. He has no respect The idea of impeachment as He added that the impeach- ate does not vote for removal, cess, members of the House gation. for our democracy, our Con- drafted into the Constitution ment investigation into Pres- should act as a deterrent not have used or considered im- Mueller furthered the stitution, or the rule of law. It by its framers, is designed to ident Richard Nixon proved just to Trump but also to fu- peachment as a way to taint a scope of what’s known about is past time that Congress ful- establish the process where- that the proceedings could ture presidents of both par- president, Hart noted. collusion and coordination fills its Constitutional duty to by we can remove a President move public opinion when ties, he said. “It’s a public condemna- between the Trump cam- impeach him. I am elated that from office that was engaged there is evidence presented in “To not open an impeach- tion, although it can be a risky paign, Trump’s allies, and it appears that day is upon us” in unlawful activity, said Da- an open forum. ment inquiry given the gravity one,” he said. the Kremlin in their efforts —Rep. Maxine Waters vid Reischer, an attorney and Additionally, an official in- of the most recent allegations It can also bring forth need- to undermine U.S. election of California CEO of LegalAdvice.com. quiry strengthens the hand of against the president is to “Technically, the House and the six committees already in- give him, and all future pres- Senate can impeach President vestigating the president and idents, vast, unchecked pow- Trump purely for political his administration, Nelson er to ignore the Constitution, reasons but the standard by told NNPA Newswire, adding, the other branches of govern-

Miami Times photo/Carol Porter At a security conference, the Anti-Defamation League said the community needs to be vigilant in looking for and reporting signs of hate and white supremacy.

sualty, and remember what and as many injured. happened at the Pulse Night But on Sept. 25, Senate ADL Club, the Synagogue in Pitts- Special Master J. Dudley CONTINUED FROM 1A burgh, and other places,” he Goodlette released a non- said. “Every single one of us binding report recommend- the Anti-Defamation League, must bear witness to what ing reinstatement of Israel was held at the office of the happened there. to his post, saying, “the Gov- Urban League of Broward Tony was appointed af- ernor has not proven the County, on Tuesday, Sept. ter former Broward Sheriff specific charges of suspen- 24. Broward County Sher- Scott Israel was removed sion.” iff Gregory Tony, and other by Gov. Ron DeSantis in Israel, among shaded trees officers, were present at the January. DeSantis alleged at Robbins Park in Davie, the conference. Scott botched the way his same day, cheered Good- “We have people today deputies handled two mass lette’s report. who will come up and talk shootings in Broward Coun- Israel’s attorney expects about how we need to ad- ty, including the Parkland his client to be reinstated by dress every single mass ca- shootings, which left 17 dead the Senate.

ments are the uniform plans munity has been curtailed. for relocation set forth by But that’s not stopping Ad- HOUSING HUD guidelines for residents ams of Annie Coleman 14. She and, above all, their rights,” is setting out to ensure res- CONTINUED FROM 1A said Robertson. “Housing resi- idents are informed of their Housing Opportunities dents need to understand that rights. So, with the help of the Project for Excellence Inc., Section 8 vouchers are more Legal Services of Greater Mi- (HOPE) wasn’t aware of An- expensive than that of pub- ami, the Miami-Dade Branch nie Coleman being closed lic housing [subsidies],” said of the NAACP and other advo- down nor Harry Cain Towers Robertson. cacy groups, a meeting will be until she was contacted by a Robertson disclosed that held on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6 reporter. HOPE had lost some of its p.m. in the Brownsville area to “What’s important in the funding from the County, so educate residents about their closing of the two develop- Fair Housing outreach in com- rights. The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 BAHAMAS STRUGGLES TO RIGHT ITSELF AFTER DORIAN AMY BENNETT WILLIAMS turning to rescue his wife “Thankfully, Man-O-War is Fort Myers News-Press and neighbors, the youngest a very high in the middle, it’s 3-month-old baby girl. "I said, up from the harbor to a peak, NASSAU, Bahamas – 'Lord, if you help me, I'm go- then down the other side to Stooped and heavily laden, ing to help someone else.' " the ocean, so they didn’t get Keri Pierre trudged slowly the 23-foot storm surge like uphill under blazing Baha- 'HOW WILL WE SURVIVE?' Grand Bahama and Great mian sunshine. She was run- Minnis pleaded with the Abaco did,” she said. “They ning out of time. As the days United Nations General As- also have a reef a mile or so of her free temporary stay sembly to heed the warning offshore that breaks down big at Paradise Island’s Sunrise of this “generational trage- waves, and for the most part, Beach Club dwindled, Pierre dy” and to “treat the global their damage is from wind.” mounted an increasingly climate emergency as the But the harbor surge carried frantic search through Nas- greatest challenge facing hu- off or sunk boats, including sau for new lodging, food and manity.” the ferries used to get off the clothes. “Our very existence as a island, she said. Harrowing as her life has country of many low-lying No one on Man-O-War died. become, her search is a lux- islands and over 2,400 cays A recurring question from ury lost to the unidentified are under grave threat,” he many Bahamians is: “When dead whose bodies filled a said. “It is a threat which we will help from our govern- refrigerated semitruck 103 did not cause. It is a threat Photo: Andrew West/The USA Today Network-Florida ment arrive?” Those on this miles to the north in Marsh which we cannot survive on From left, Hurricane Dorian survivors and Marsh Harbour residents, Islane islet and others, such as El- Harbour, Pierre’s hometown. our own. ... When one storm Pierre, Keri Pierre, and Carlito Forbes take a break in front of the Comfort Inn bow and Green Turtle cays, Hurricane Dorian left ev- can obliterate an island-state wonder as well, but even if the erything inside the pink or a number of states in one and Suites on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas on Monday, September 23, answer is “Not for a while” (or house she shared with her hurricane season, how will 2019. They were walking with donated supplies from the Salvation Army. They “Never”), they can manage. family smashed or sodden, we survive? How can we de- have been staying in a hotel on Paradise Island in Nassau for several weeks, but Michael Albury is the sev- so a week after the storm, the velop? How will we continue that is about to expire. After that, they don't know where they will go. enth generation of his family 23-year-old, her mother, six to exist?” to live on the island. “Well, we young siblings and a nephew A few islands over from Hurricane Maria. ter the storm. help honeymoon is coming used to live here before the decamped to the unscathed Dorian’s hellscape, the busi- Bodies awaited identifica- Echoing U.S. “Build the to an end. Hotels and other storm. Our house collapsed,” capital city. Her father, Kelly, ness of paradise continues tion within the streaked met- Wall” sentiments, many Ba- shelters in Nassau are ap- he said. “We have a busi- stayed behind to guard the ru- apace. Giant cruise liners al walls of a refrigerated trac- hamians have urged round- proaching capacity. If not ness in Marsh Harbour” – he ined homestead. glide along warm turquoise tor-trailer. Marsh Harbour ups and repatriations. Others, allowed to rebuild, at least caught himself again – “We As her family joined coastlines, docking at the na- pathologist-cum-coroner championed by human rights in the short term, where will used to have a business in the wave of about 14,000 tion’s mostly unscathed ports Anon McIntosh wasn’t per- lawyer Fred Smith, argue they former shanty town resi- Marsh Harbour.” The Conch Dorian-displaced refugees, to release precious, cash-car- mitted to say how many were are an important part of the dents go?” Inn, a marina, hotel, dive shop Pierre was left to figure out rying cargo. The Bahamian in there, but it’s “quite a bit of community, performing low- and restaurant, was destroyed. how to get the little ones, in- government counts on that bodies. It’s just a sad time for wage hotel and construction TAKING CARE OF “We have no house, no busi- cluding a deaf sister with au- touristy normalcy to carry us here in the Bahamas.” work most Bahamians won't THEIR OWN ness – nothing. We’re starting tism, to school and how she it through the storm’s after- When families come hop- do. Eight miles northwest of out fresh, but it’s a clean slate, might find a job. The Marsh math. ing to find their loved ones, Children of foreign-born Marsh Harbour, a chorus of and we can do whatever we Harbour insurance office International troops, offi- McIntosh must turn them parents remain stateless in ringing hammer blows filled want,” he said. “I’m smiling where she once worked no cials and nonprofit groups away. “They are not allowed the Bahamas until they’re 18. the morning air. because I have the important longer exists. “I never thought have come to offer a “power- to identify bodies right now,” After that, they can apply for On Man-O-War Cay, res- stuff.” in a million years, I’d be in ful demonstration of what it he said. “We have to send the citizenship in the year before idents weren’t waiting for One month after Hurricane this situation,” Pierre said means to be united as a na- samples to Nassau, and then their 19th birthday, but there's government help. Dorian hammered the Baha- as she hauled a black plastic tion,” Minnis said. Nassau will get it back to no guarantee of becoming Ba- Most homes on the slender mas, survivors share amazing bag of Salvation Army clothes Natives and outsiders us, and then we will go from hamians. spit of limestone (pop. 200 tales of surviving Category 5 back to the family’s room. struggled to describe the there.” Most of the thousand or so or so permanent residents) storm & heartbreak over los- Their challenges mirror magnitude of the storm. The Once received, the dead refugees who made it to Nas- were damaged or destroyed. ing loved ones Andrew West the island nation’s struggle to difficulty of reaching some are recorded and placed in sau shelters are Haitian, said The electrical grid is gone. and H. Leo Kim, Fort Myers right itself a month after the of the hardest-hit areas made the truck. Tissue must be national member of parlia- But the flinty islanders were News-Press Category 5 hurricane brutal- immediate damage assess- shipped to the capital, tested ment Shonel Ferguson. Their hard at work, taking care of Outside the Hibiscus Cafe, ized it. ments impossible, and dys- by another set of officials and mistrust of the government their own without help from volunteers hoisted a ragged Prime Minister Hubert functional power grids, spot- cross-referenced with data- kept them from weathering Nassau. section of wall and heaved Minnis called the storm “an ty cell service, blocked roads bases in hopes of a positive the storm in designated shel- “The people on those it onto a growing scrap pile. unprecedented destructive and wrecked drinking water identification. ters, she said. For the same out-islands were boat build- They’ve been showing up for force of wind and rain and sea systems further complicated Even then, McIntosh said, reason, many of the missing ers from 300 years ago, and weeks. surge.” It tore into the islands efforts. many will be denied closure. are Haitian, too. they still build like it now: Albury and his fellow out-is- of the northern Bahamas with Even now, the country “A lot of people were washed Long wanting to rid Marsh tongue-in-groove walls and landers don’t expect any offi- 185 mph sustained winds has nothing approximating out to sea as well, so we’ll Harbour of shanty towns, the ceilings, roofs bolted on, cial help. “And truth be told, gusting to 200 mph and be- a complete death count – never know the exact amount government declared a six- double the size of any wood there are people far worse off yond. Then it stalled. Linger- only a temporary tally of 56. of people gone from the Ab- month building ban in the we use, 12-inch centers, they than we are,” he said. “So we ing in place, its cataclysmic The numbers are likely to acos,” he said. “It’s hard on area, which Smith is fighting. use heavy duty lumber for know (government agencies) force shredded buildings, surge once collected bodies me because some of the peo- “Unless and until someone decks and docks. And that have their hands full other flipped trucks, tossed trailers go through the complicated ple who lost their life in the proves otherwise in a court storm shredded it like a trail- places. We are blessed, bless- like dice and shoved up to 20 identification process and storm, you actually know who of law,” he wrote in a Face- er park,” said Cynthia Mott, ed beyond any reasonable feet of seas inland. those on the missing list, they are.” book post, “the residents of a southwest Floridian whose expectation.” He had to raise "Water and rooftops – which numbers 608, are even- shanty towns have as much extended family has owned his voice to be heard over that's all we saw," said Antho- tually written off as lost forev- 'BUILD THE WALL'-LIKE right as anyone else to return property on the cay for de- the whine of chain saws. “We ny Morley, who escaped his er. It was nearly a year before DEBATE GROWS to their homes and salvage cades. have food, we have water, we Marsh Harbour home by Puerto Rico arrived at its final A testy national debate over what they can of their former She is helping neigh- have help, we have tarps … so swimming out a window, re- death toll of 2,975 for 2018’s Haitian settlers intensified af- lives. … The post-hurricane bors and longtime friends. we’re already rebuilding.”

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FITCE was the brainchild LAHOMA SCARLETTE the opportunity to visit, net- of Vice Mayor Dale V.C. Hol- Miami Times Contributor work, sample and purchase ness, who when first elected products and services from as Broward County Commis- over 240 local and internation- sioner in November 2010, hat began as an idea has now turned into al exhibitors from countries wanted to create an event Broward County’s premiere event that such as Guyana, Colombia, that would showcase Broward positions Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Bangladesh, India, Martinique, County as a viable center for County, as the center of international trade Gambia, Chile, and South international trade. and cultural exchange. The Florida Interna- Africa. “We have an infrastructure What sets FITCE apart from tional Trade & Cultural Expo (FITCE) returns to South Florida Oct. in place that is first class; we W other trade expos is its free have three excellent interna- 9-10, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Conven- admission for attendees. For tional airports and seaports tion Center and is a prime example of if you dream it and build two days, attendees can learn that are also first class and it, they will come. about international trade, can accommodate any amount including how to import and of trade you can imagine,” the amount of participating prime minister of Trinidad & export their product, sell their said Holness. “We must use countries, attendance from lo- Tobago (1995-2001); and products and services to FITCE to help grow the econ- cal and international business- Luis Alberto Lacalle, former over 60 countries, hear from omy and bring jobs to the es, to corporate sponsorships president of Uruguay (1990- world-renowned experts, and people here in Broward County with Broward College, Florida 1995). With the American meet government officials and South Florida.” Power & Light, Nova South- & International Buyers pan- from around the world. The inaugural FITCE was eastern University, University el, Doing Business with the As culture is part of the held Oct. 12-16, 2015. The of Miami, Port Everglades and World, 11 Steps to Exporting name of the event, FITCE week-long event included top- Emirates Airlines. - A Roadmap to your Exporting includes an exhibit hall with ics on how to grow and finance FITCE has emerged into a Success! and How to Import professional artists display- your small business; emerging two-day event with targeted into the United States, attend- ing their creations, including markets in Africa, Asia and sessions and panels includ- ees will receive viable informa- paintings, photography, and the Middle East; best market ing: World Leaders & Former tion to learn how to grow their sculptures, with multicultur- opportunities in Europe; and Presidents panel. This year’s businesses. al performances sprinkled growing your business through panelists include Luis Guill- One of the newer highlights throughout the event to give the use of social media, along ermo Solís Rivera, former of FITCE is the World Expo attendees a taste of South with cultural performances and president of Costa Rica (2014- Marketplace, which will trans- Florida’s diverse performance business networking opportu- 2018); Jamil Mahuad, former form the Convention Center’s community. nities. Since 2015, FITCE has president of Ecuador (1998- Grand Ballroom into a global Register for FITCE at www. grown in size and scope from 2000); Basdeo Panday, former destination giving attendees fitcexpo.com. The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 Morehouse to cut costs, shift money to student aid ATLANTA (AP) — One of the nation’s Billionaire tech- top historically black nology investor colleges is cutting em- and philanthropist ployee salaries and re- Robert F. Smith tirement contributions announces May 19 to increase student aid. that he will provide The announcement Tuesday by Atlanta’s grants to wipe out Morehouse College the student debt comes months af- of the entire 2019 ter billionaire Robert graduating class Smith promised to re- at Morehouse Col- pay all student loans lege in Atlanta. accumulated by More- Steve Schaefer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution house’s class of 2019. That one-time gift will Invitation to Bid total $34 million after JHS Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center the college announced this week that Smith Turner Construction Company and Jackson Health System cordially in- would also repay AP Photo/Mike Stewart vite subcontractors to complete and submit their bids by Wednesday, money borrowed by In this Friday, April 12, 2019 photo, people enter the campus of Morehouse October 23, 2019 no later than 2pm EST for the following project: parents of Morehouse College in Atlanta. One of the nation’s top historically black colleges is cutting graduates. employee salaries and retirement contributions to increase student aid. The JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM Morehouse Pres- announcement Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, by Atlanta’s Morehouse College comes CHRISTINE E. LYNN REHABILITATION CENTER ident David Thom- CM: TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY as tells news outlets months after billionaire Robert Smith promised to repay all student loans accumu- that, for the next nine lated by Morehouse’s class of 2019. The Invitation to Bid includes the following package. months, the all-male college will impose an Journal-Constitution. college said. are a great number this year, according to • Final Cleaning Signage unpaid monthly fur- “No faculty are being Thomas said the who can go out and do its catalog. Bid requirements, bid forms, specifications, drawings, and other con- lough day for 415 pro- laid off or eliminated, money will cover amazing things in the Thomas said More- struction documents will be available through www.BuildingConnect- fessional employees and our hourly em- costs students aren’t world.” house is seeking more ed.com. Respond via www.tfjackson.com website to gain access to and stop retirement ployees — who tend paying. He said 500 Morehouse and oth- donors, plus trying Building Connected and bid documents. contributions of 3% of to be our lowest paid current students owe er colleges nationwide to raise more reve- employee salaries. — are not impacted.” $5 million in unpaid that depend on tuition nue by renting its fa- All bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial “We are trying to Some jobs will also tuition and fees. for most of their rev- cilities, developing Hospital Facilities, Design and Construction Department trailer locat- take an approach that be eliminated, with “These students are enue are increasingly online course and ed at the corner of NW 12th Ave and NW 19th St. Complete address creates the least dis- responsibilities ab- trying to piece togeth- cutting prices to entice educating adults. He is listed below: ruption to our educa- sorbed by remain- er a way of staying at students. The sticker says expected revenue Jackson Memorial Hospital tion programs as well ing employees. The Morehouse,” he said. price for Morehouse’s should allow an end to Facilities, Design and Construction Department as to the quality of stu- overall cost-cutting “We know from More- cost of attendance, in- furloughs and cuts in ATTN: Isa Nunez dent services,” Thom- effort is meant to house history that in cluding tuition, room retirement contribu- 1611 NW 12th Ave as told the Atlanta save $3 million, the those 500 students and board, is $48,723 tions. Miami, FL 33136

Pre-bid walk-through: Monday, October 14, 2019 at 9:00am

Using phone in school zone can cost drivers RFI Due Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 5:00pm BOBBY CAINA the wheel, but the ing, but the National sion of what was ini- DeSantis earlier this CALVAN new law didn’t ban Conference of State tially proposed — a year are going into ef- Turner is committed to supporting the economic development of cer- all hand-held use of Legislatures says only ban on all hand-held fect Tuesday. tified Miami-Dade county small business enterprise – construction TALLAHASSEE, phones while driving 20 states prohibit all use of phones while One new law (SBE-C) firms. Miami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are en- Fla. (AP) — Better outside of school and hand-held use of cell- driving. One of the would make hazing a couraged to submit a bid package for this and future projects. Turner keep your hands off construction zones, phones while behind lead sponsors, State third-degree felony if Construction Company and associated partners are equal employment that cellphone if you including scrolling the wheel. Rep. Emily Slosberg, it results in a perma- opportunity employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with are driving near a through news feeds or Distracted driving who lost her twin sis- nent injury. Another disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. school or through a holding a phone to an claimed 3,166 lives in ter to a traffic accident makes it illegal to sell construction zone in ear. 2017, according to the in 1996, has focused or offer sex dolls that All questions can be directed to Liana Viaggio at [email protected] Florida. Police can begin latest statistics from her legislative agenda resemble a child. Starting Tuesday, pulling over motor- the federal govern- on tightening Flori- it will be against the ists Tuesday, but they ment. Of those, 434 da’s traffic safety law to hold a cell- won’t start issuing were shown to be laws. phone while driving tickets until Jan. 1. linked to cellphone In addition to the in those places. Florida is one of 48 use. new rules on cell- Florida earlier this states that currently The law that goes phone use, about two year outlawed tex- ban all drivers from into effect Tuesday is dozen other new laws ting while behind texting while driv- a stripped-down ver- signed by Gov. Ron

Royal American Management, a managing agent for Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development will be accepting applications online for the following properties.

Family Designated Apartments Phone # of Bedrooms Maximum Rents

Gateway - 155 NW 14 Street 1-bedroom $552 Florida City, FL 33193 305-248-3500 2-bedroom $603 4-bedroom $800

Leisure Villas - 28701 SW 153 Ave 305-242-0032 3-bedroom $1176 Leisure City, FL 33033

3-bedroom $1273 Southern Anchor - 15360 SW 123 Ave 305-259-3407 Miami, FL 33177 4-bedroom $1487

Ingram Terrace - 3130 NW 131 Street 305-627-0776 2-bedroom $662 Opa-Locka, FL 33054

Studio $871

The Madison - 259 Washington Ave 1-bedroom $964 305-549-3088 Miami Beach, FL 33139 2-bedroom $1159 3-bedroom $1331

Project-Based Section 8 Apartments Phone # of Bedrooms Maximum Rents

Milton Manor - 145 SW 7 Street Studio $536 305-248-5448 Homestead, FL 33030 1-bedroom $654

THIS IS NOT A WAITING LIST FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM

This online application process is to establish site-based waiting list for each property. Ap- plications may only be submitted online at https://royalamerican.housingmanager.com. Com- pleted applications will be ranked using a random computerized system, per site. Eligibility for tenancy will be determined during interviews. Interviews will be conducted according to ranking order, per site.

How to Submit: Applications will be accepted online from October 7th thru October 21st, 2019. Assistance to submit an online application is available. If you need assistance, please call a phone number above to schedule an appointment with a leasing professional. Deadlines: Applications submitted online must be electronically transmitted by October 21st, 2019.

Miami Dade County does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, marital or familial status, national origin, disability, ancestry, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, or source of income in the access to, admis- sion to, or employment in housing programs or activities. If you need a sign language interpreter or materials in accessible format for this event, TDD/TTY users may contact the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771u need a sign language interpreter or materials in accessible format for this event, call 786-469-2155 at least five days in advance. TDD/TTY users may contact the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771. The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCOTBER 2-8, 2019 Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

FMU VOLLEYS A WIN TEAM ON THE WAY TO TYING SUN CONFERENCE WIN RECORD

Miami Times Staff Report

Florida Memorial Univer- sity’s volleyball team defeat- ed Warner University 3-1, Wednesday, Sept. 25. The team is tied for first in We started off slow the conference with Keiser but we don’t like University at 5-0. The team’s over record is being backed into a 10-4 (They are three wins corner so we knew away from a season total re- cord) and is one game away we“ had to pick up from tying the record for Sun the pace. We came Conference wins. The Lions lost the first set together in the 12-25 to the Royals, only pro- second set and didn’t ducing seven kills. “We started off slow but we look back.” don’t like being backed into a corner so we knew we had to —Head coach pick up the pace,” said head Marrita Crockett-Moulton coach Marrita Crockett-Moul- ton. “We came together in the second set and didn’t look back.” FMU took a 4-0 lead to start the second set, but after a ser- vice error from their opponent and back-to-back kills from ju- Photos courtesy of FMU Athletics nior Sammyra Albarran. After a service ace from freshman Biancaliz Cruz the next point went in favor of the Royals. The Lions produced 16 kills in the second set, 13 more than Warner to tie the game 1-1. Coming back from a 4-1 defi- cit FMU went on an 8-0 run to take a five-point lead over the Royals. At the service line for the Lions was senior Yulianna Charris who finished the night with two service aces. Florida Memorial would Warner 46-31 and out blocked win the next two sets 25-10 and the Royals 12-6. 25-16. “We are so proud of our Leading the attack for the Lady Lions and the coach for match was Albarran who out- representing our athletic de- scored all players with 15 kills. partment tonight,” said Ath- Sophomore Rachele Manci- letic Director Ernest T. Jones. nelli finished right behind her “They have set the bar high for with 13. Mancinelli scored her all of our student-athletes and second double-double of the we are excited to see how far year adding 13 digs. they will go.” Junior Keisha Santana fin- Coach Crockett said the girls ished with a game-high 19 are proud to bring home the digs and added eight assists victory and the school record. and three service aces. Juniors They look forward to continu- Francheska Rivera and Alanis ing this new winning tradition Santana combined for 29 as- for the rest of the season and sists in the match with Rivera many more to come. leading the way with 15. This Saturday, Sept. 28, the Mancinelli added five blocks Lions hosted Florida College in the win while senior Ivana and the College of Coastal Maric contributed four. Georgia in a tri-match begin- Florida Memorial out-hit ning at noon. Sell It | Rent It | Find a Job | A Car A House | An Apartment Classified 11 THE MIAMI TIMES | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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eled kitchen and bath. Section CALL 305.694.6210 monthly. Call 786-719-4890. CLASSIFIED AD YOUR PLACE capitalrentalagency.com 8 welcome. Call 305-542-0810. 305-694-6210 The Chinese phone giant that beat Apple to Africa JENNI MARSH of entertainment com- Jia, an analyst at tech- with tight margins, he no ranked as the 7th CNN Business pany Revolution Media, nology research firm adds. Apple didn’t re- most admired brand says he switched from Canalys. “They are spond to requests for in Africa. That was up Addis Ababa, Ethiopia a Samsung S3 to a Tec- the king of the budget comment. from 14th the previous (CNN Business) — One no L8 for this reason. smartphone.” Transsion’s rise year, but it still lagged of China’s biggest “I can spend 24 hours reflects the widerSamsung (2nd) and Ap- smartphone makers constantly talking, TECNO: ‘WE ARE role Chinese firmsple (5th). The iPhone is has never sold a hand- browsing on this phone, AFRICAN’ now play in providing still considered a lux- set in the country. Yet no problem. With a Less than a de- the technology people ury product that many thousands of miles Samsung, no way.” cade ago, Chinese across Africa use to Africans aspire to own. away, it dominates But perhaps Trans- phones were barely communicate, includ- In Ethiopia, Transsion markets across Africa. sion’s smartest move on the radar in Africa. ing the high-speed went a step further Unknown in the West, was its pricing. It has In 2010, Nokia and internet networks on to assimilate. Since Transsion has left glob- three main brands: Samsung (SSNLF)dom- which smartphones 2011, every phone it al players like Samsung Tecno, Infinix and Itel. inated sales across rely. Despite security sells in Africa’s second and Apple trailing in Transsion’s assembly factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Most of their feature the continent. By the concerns in countries most populous nation its wake in a continent and smartphones sell first half of this year, such as the United has been assembled that’s home to more it has no plans to come cans’ specific needs. South Africa and Ethi- for between $15 and Nokia’s share of the States about Huawei at its facilities in the than a billion people. home. “When we started opia, for example, the $200. market had collapsed and ZTE, Jia expects suburbs of Addis Aba- In cities like Lagos, doing business in Af- government frequently Mesert says she and Samsung was demand for Chinese ba. About 700 workers Nairobi and Addis Aba- THE PERFECT SELFIE rica, we noticed peo- shuts off electricity to bought her Tecno selling only one in 10 products to remain piece together Shen- ba, busy streets are In Edna Mall on the ple had multiple SIM conserve power, leav- smartphone for 2,000 phones. Transsion had strong in Africa, where zhen-manufactured awash with the bright bustling Bole Road in cards in their wallet,” ing people unable to birr ($72). At a shop come from nowhere to governments and con- screens, circuit boards blue shopfronts of Addis Ababa, the cap- Chowdhury says. They charge their phones for near her workplace, take more than 50% sumers are so price and batteries to churn Transsion’s flagshipital of Ethiopia, Mes- would awkwardly swap hours. In less devel- an iPhone 7 costs the of the market, accord- sensitive. out 2,000 smart- brand, Tecno. In China, ert Baru poses for her the cards throughout oped markets, such as equivalent of $906, ing to Canalys. For In its marketing, phones and 4,000 fea- the company doesn’t Tecno Camon i. “This the day to avoid the the Democratic Repub- and a Samsung Galaxy smartphones alone, it Transsion plays down ture phones a day. have a single store, and phone is seriously nice steep charges opera- lic of Congo, Chowdhury J7 around $360. Av- accounts for nearly a its Chinese roots. “In Transsion says it its towering headquar- for selfies,” says the tors would levy for call- says, consumers might erage monthly wages third of all sales in Af- Africa, we say that we has a total of 10,000 ters in the southern 35-year-old shop assis- ing different networks, have to walk 30 kilo- in Ethiopia range from rica, according to IDC. are African,” Chowd- local employees in megacity of Shenzhen. tant, admiring the pic- says Nabila Popal, who meters to charge their 1,500 birr ($54) to Apple AAPL has been hury says, explaining Africa, and 6,000 in The company took ture she just took. tracks the use of devic- phone at the local mar- 3,000 ($108) birr, and complacent about Afri- why Tecno’s stores car- China. Its low-cost Af- a different path to Mesert’s satisfaction es in Africa for research ket -- and have to pay to most vendors across can markets, Jia says, ry no Chinese charac- rican workforce helps success from other is no accident. Tecno firm IDC. “They can’t do so. “For those kind Africa don’t allow cus- because it deemed ters or signs of being it keep down prices, top Chinese smart- cameras have been afford two phones,” of consumers, longer tomers to pay in install- the slim profit margins a Chinese brand. In according to Jia. It also phone makers such as optimized for African says Chowdhury, “so battery life is a bless- ments. on low-cost phones the 2017-2018 Brand adds appeal for some Huawei and [Xiaomi] complexions, explains we brought a solution ing,” he adds. “About 95% of Trans- not worth fighting for. Africa 100 report, pub- consumers. “I like that (http://edition.cnn. Arif Chowdhury, vice to them.” Zhu made all Sewedo Nupowaku, sion smartphones cost Transsion, on the other lished by African Busi- my phone is made in com/2018/09/30/ president of Transsion. Tecno handsets dual the Lagos-based CEO under $200,” says Mo hand, is happy to work ness magazine, Tec- Ethiopia,” Mesert says. tech/samsung-in- “Our cameras adjust SIM. dia-xiaomi/index.html), more light for darker More innovations Coral Bay Cove which started out in skin, so the photograph followed. Transsion Invitación a Licitar 25851 S. Dixie Hwy China before eventually is more beautiful,” he opened research and JHS Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center Homestead, FL 33032 expanding overseas. says. “That’s one of the development centers in Now accepting applications Transsion built its reasons we’ve become China, Nigeria and Ken- Turner Construction Company y Jackson Health System invitan For 2, 3 & 4 BD apartments business in Africa. And successful.” ya to work out how to cordialmente a subcontratistas a completar y someter su licitación an Affordable Housing Rental Community. it has no plans to come Transsion founder better appeal to African antes del Miercoles 23 de octubre del 2019 a las 2pm EST para el Call (305)258-4174. home. George Zhu had spent users. Local languages proyecto siguiente: Temp. Leasing Office A Tecno sign in Addis nearly a decade trav- such as Amharic, Hau- 26205 SW 144th AVE Ababa. The brand is a eling Africa as head of sa and Swahili were JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM Homestead, FL 33032 common sight in Afri- sales for another mo- added to keyboards CHRISTINE E. LYNN REHABILITATION CENTER This institution is an Equal can cities. bile phone company and phones were given CM: TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Opportunity Provider and Employer. when he realized that a longer battery life. THE PERFECT SELFIE selling Africans hand- Extra juice was im- La invitación para licitar incluye el paquete siguiente: In Edna Mall on the sets made for devel- portant. In Nigeria, bustling Bole Road in oped markets was the • Señalización de la Limpieza Final Addis Ababa, the cap- wrong approach. ital of Ethiopia, Mes- His timing could hard- Los requisitos de la licitación, formularios, especificaciones, planos ert Baru poses for her ly have been better. y cualquier otro documento de construcción estarán disponibles por Tecno Camon i. “This By the mid-2000s, the medio de www.BuildingConnected.com. Responda vía la página web phone is seriously nice Chinese government, www.tfjackson.com para obtener acceso a Building Connected y a los for selfies,” says the under its “Going Out” documentos de la licitación. 35-year-old shop assis- strategy, was encour- tant, admiring the pic- aging entrepreneurs to Todas las licitaciones tienen que ser entregadas en un sobre ture she just took. look abroad and forge sellado dirigido a: Jackson Memorial Hospital Facilities, Design and Mesert’s satisfaction stronger ties with Afri- Construction Department tráiler localizado en la esquina de NW is no accident. Tecno can nations in partic- 12th Ave and NW 19th St. La dirección completa está presentada a cameras have been ular. Cell phones were continuación: optimized for African spreading rapidly in complexions, explains China, but in Africa — Jackson Memorial Hospital Arif Chowdhury, vice which has a roughly Facilities, Design and Construction Department president of Transsion. similar population — ATTN: Isa Nunez “Our cameras adjust they were still a very 1611 NW 12th Ave more light for darker rare luxury. Miami, FL 33136 skin, so the photograph Africa, in other words, is more beautiful,” he could be the new China. Reunión previa a la licitación: lunes 14 de octubre del 2019 a las 9:00 says. “That’s one of the A Tecno user in Ethi- am reasons we’ve become opia using her smart- successful.” phone. Fecha límite de RFI: jueves 17 de octubre del 2019 a las 5:00 pm

The company took a GIVING CONSUMERS Turner está comprometido a apoyar el desarrollo económico de different path to suc- WHAT THEY WANT los negocios pequeños del condado de Miami-Dade– firmas de cess from other top In 2006, Zhu construcción (SBE-C). Las entidades pertenecientes a la certificación Chinese smartphone launched Tecno in Ni- del condado de Miami-Dade SBE-C están alentadas a someter una makers such as Huawei geria, targeting Africa’s licitación para este y futuros proyectos. Turner Construction Company and Xiaomi, which start- most populous nation y sus socios son unos empleadores de igualdad de oportunidades ed out in China before first. From the start, the para minorías/mujeres/veteranos/individuos con descapacidades/ eventually expanding company’s motto was orientación sexual/identidad de género. overseas. “think global, act local,” Todas sus preguntas deberán ser dirigidas a Liana Viaggio al correo Transsion built its which meant making electrónico: [email protected] business in Africa. And phones that met Afri- The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCOTBER 2-8, 2019 Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 12 THE MIAMI TIMES | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

THE ZIEGLER REPORT

KENDRICK NORTON JR. MAKING LIFE’S LEMONADE JENNY ZIEGLER Norton is also is driving rediscovering life off the field coaches. You also can catch I'm going to blood drives. By doing so, with his residual limb, fondly him getting his workout on at keep pushing hen life hands he wants to bring awareness nicknamed "Little Ken." He the Miami Dolphins training you lemons … to communities and different and his girlfriend Kira Williams facility. And he’s even creat- forward and you make lem- ethnicities on the necessity of joke about it on social media. ed his own YouTube channel continue to onade. giving blood. "What he's giving out is him. with his girlfriend called Ken motivate, in- WAnd that is exactly what "Donating blood became a He's not suicidal. He's happy. & Kira, on which he shows us 22-year-old Kendrick Norton passion of mine after the acci- He's comfortable. He's com- his attempts at a trying to curl spire and con- Jr. is doing after a life-altering dent. I learned how important fortable in his own skin. He's Williams’ hair. tinue to be car accident on July 4 took his it is even if it's a bag or two comfortable with Little Ken," And if you are feeling a little something for left arm along with it a budding of blood. Donating blood can Williams said. "So, don't worry hungry, he shows you that he professional football career. save people's lives, because I about him. He's doing good. has skills in the kitchen on his the young Norton, a former Miami was a recipient of it. It ended And you'll be seeing a lot of show “Cooking with Chef Ken.” kids . . . Dolphins and Miami Hurri- up saving my life. I received him in the future." Norton may have been canes defensive tackle, having over 20 bags of blood in the Bu, where you won’t catch slowed down a little bit at life’s escaped with his life is not hospital. I took a lot of blood Norton is having a pity par- line of scrimmage, but right letting this tragedy steal his from a lot of people.” ty. He’s sharing motivational now he is winning this battle zest for living. He considers He thanked everyone that he nuggets via his Instagram called life. himself blessed to be alive. received blood from on social account. The Dolphins sitting at 0-3 media and again during this He’s back to doing some of LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL tion and is ready to move on. on the season don’t have piece. the activities he did before the So, what is next for this "I embraced it right away. In much good news coming out Through it all, Norton has not accident. He’s visiting with Jacksonville, Florida native? the hospital, I was connect- of their camp these days, but lost his sense of humor. He is his former teammates and He has accepted his situa- ing straws, making my straw ESPN aired an encouraging longer so I can use my drink and inspiring piece on how from far away. I’ve always Kendrick Norton Jr. is turning tried to keep a good, positive his tragedy into an opportunity outlook on it. I don't usually to give back. get frustrated. I just try to find This young man could easily a different way to do it or even have taken the “woe is me,” if I have to break down to ask attitude after having reached Kira for help,” said Norton. the professional ranks of foot- Of course, he still misses ball, but instead Norton has football. You don’t just make chosen to remain positive and it to the professional ranks is busy adjusting to his new without football being all situation and is on a mission. you’ve known since your youth. But now, all of Norton’s ef- HIS MISSION forts are mainly entrenched in “I'm going to keep push- his nonprofit. This is where he ing forward and continue to feels he can make the great- motivate, inspire and continue est impact. to be something for the young Though he does not have kids and even adults to look any immediate plans, he listed up to," he expressed during public speaking as a possible this ESPN spotlight. career alternative. And he has Norton is starting a non-prof- already been getting some it called the Kendrick Norton reps in by speaking at a One- Angel's Initiative. Blood function- a community His new assignment post- not-for-profit responsible for NFL life includes encourage- providing safe and affordable ment and advising on coping blood. mechanisms, particularly to Not venturing far from what kids, who like him are finding he knows, Norton also thinks themselves starting life anew sports broadcasting is a viable as amputees. career option and he hasn't ruled out working as a part of a football team. STICKING TO THE SCRIPT "I feel like we're just playing parts in a play," described Nor- ton. "Our life's already written for us. So, I feel like we're just following a script." And that script has him playing the role of “communi- tarian.”

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Former Miami Dolphins center Dwight Stephenson enjoys Gridiron Glory: The Best Miami Times Photo/Felipe Rivas Outside HistoryMiami Museum Downtown, a display sign tells of the Gridiron of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the newest football-themed exhibition at HistoryMi- Glory exhibit inside. ami Museum.

Gridiron HistoryMiami Museum showcases over 100 years of football greatness Glory FELIPE RIVAS and game footage, detailing sonal with the Vince Lom- [email protected] the history of the game from bardi trophy, as well as items the days of the leatherheads donned by hall of famers Though several NFL teams to the fast-paced, hard-knock- such as Barry Sanders, Em- remain undefeated going into ing game of the 21st century. mit Smith, Tom Brady, John week 4, it may be premature The exhibit has a specially cu- Elway, and Dolphins’ players to predict an accurate 2020 rated Miami Dolphins section Larry Csonska and Dwight Super Bowl matchup hap- commemorating the football Stephenson. pening in South Florida this team’s history. “History is something that February. As fans nationwide Among other topics, the ex- is very important to me,” said continue to speculate on who hibit will highlight the Black Stephenson after touring the will hoist the Vince Lombar- players’ contribution to the exhibit. “I look here and see di trophy overhead come the sport and chart the socie- more history; I have a lot championship game, locals tal impact of the game as it of respect for the guys that can see the real thing as part quickly passes baseball as played the game before I did of the HistoryMiami Museum America’s favorite game. and went through what they newest football-themed exhi- “The story lines of Grid- went through; it is huge for bition. The museum presents iron Glory touch on diverse me.” Gridiron Glory: The Best of subjects,” said the museum’s And, as the NFL season the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Executive Director Jorge trucks along, Miami-Dade a panoramic display of the Zamanillo. “From the societal County and its communities story of more than 100 years impact of the sport, to the sci- continue to prepare for the of professional football, start- ence behind the game, to the biggest game scheduled for ing Sept. 29 running through inspirational stories of the next February. Expected to Feb. 9. game’s pioneers, players and cost close to $20 million in Gridiron Glory is a trav- coaches. It will be an extraor- taxpayers’ dollars, the 2020 eling exhibit featuring more dinary experience for any Super Bowl is slated to boost than 200 artifacts, rare pho- football fan.” the county’s economy and tographs, interactive displays, Fans will get close and per- A piece of the Gridiron Glory exhibit on display at HistoryMiami Museum. SEE GLORY 6C The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019

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11-year-old to appear in Netflix-produced ‘Raising Dion’

NADINE MATTHEWS even though they were living Special to The Miami Times in a hotel during that time. “Me and the kids I was film- Actor TJ Wright is only 11 ing with,” he explains enthu- years old but has a very ma- siastically, “would have a lot ture attitude toward dealing of fun at the hotel or go to with rejection or not fitting One thing I really love have some fun or go to the in. “Sometimes, it can be a pool and that was just awe- little bit hard to just be your- to do is go to the Perez some!” self but I usually get over it Art Museum, which Born in Chicago but raised TJby just accepting the fact that Wrightin Miami, TJ likes to “draw if you're going to be unique, has a lot of cool art. I and go to the pool,” when there's going to be some just“ fell in love with it.” he’s back in Miami. in his free things that certain people ar- time. He also has a surprising en’t going to understand.” way that he spends his time. TJ touched audiences’ —Actor TJ Wright “One thing I really love to do hearts when he played the is go to the Perez Art Muse- character Sekani, the younger um, which has a lot of cool brother of the main character art,” he said. His relationship (played by Amandla Sten- with the Perez Art Museum berg), in the 2018 movie, “The Miami began after he and his Hate U Give.” He’ll hit Netflix mother went to the opening. on Oct. 4 in the Michael B. “I just fell in love with it,” he Jordan-produced series based said. on the comic books, “Raising He also loves going to Dion.” Jordan also appears as Frost Museum of Science. TJ the main character’s father in admits he understands why flashbacks. some people might be skepti- TJ plays Chris, who is sort ular kid, isn’t making it easy. cal about being able to have of an antagonist to the comic “He’s kind of a bully,” TJ ex- a good time at a museum. book-loving, fledgling super- plains in an interview with “Museums can sometimes be hero main character, Dion The Miami Times. “But Dion boring but these museums (Ja’Siah Young). In the midst just wants to be part of the have lots of interactive things of grieving a recent loss, Dion skate crew, so that’s really to do. My Mom and I will go has just started a new school what it’s about.” on Sundays and it’s just a fun in the middle of the year “Raising Dion,” like so way to end the weekend.” when the series starts, and many productions nowadays, Wright started modeling at he’s having trouble fitting in was filmed in Atlanta and TJ age 2 then acting at around with the skateboard-crazy reveals he and his co-stars age 4. He points out that students. Chris, a more pop- managed to have a lot of fun SEE WRIGHT 6C The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019

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Photos courtesy of MATV Media Many came out to support "Awakenings," the most recent exhibit staged by Hampton Art Lovers.

Nature is the force all around that is supposed to sustain us. The water we drink, the breeze we feel and the vegetables that we harvest are all part of nature. If we don’t take care of these resources, they can be easily taken away. I came across individuals this weekend that emphasized the beauty of nature and how much it gives us. An artist from Jamaica hosted a reception for his latest exhibit in Overtown and a massive gathering of vegans showed me the tasty and healthy side of their food.

BASIL WATSON CHISEL HIS MARK IN OVERTOWN Jamaican artist Basil Watson’s exhibit, “Awakening,” is the latest collection on display at the Historic Ward Rooming House in Overtown. The opening night reception was held on Friday, Sept. 27. It was hosted by the nonprofit organization, guard but maybe that’s across Black vendors Hampton Art Lovers. what it was supposed to who were selling some ‘“Awakening’ is a do. Art is subjective. What impressive products. collection of sketches and I felt as alert, Pace felt as Cameron Thomas sculptures of women as freedom. Watson may owns The Life in Tea, a representatives of mother have accomplished his beverage company that nature. I want people to get goal of making people feel. sells a variety of plant- a deeper understanding “Awakening” is on display based teas. of how I view the world,” now until Nov. 16. “I am here to promote said Basil Watson. “I that tea is a beverage you am trying to present the VEGANS RAN THE BLOCK can drink daily and not female as a representative Vegans from all over only when you are sick. We of mother nature, as sacred South Florida gathered have been drinking tea for ground like a natural in Mana Wynwood last thousands of years, but I aspect of life,” said Watson. weekend for the second feel like we have forgotten Sculpting and drawing the annual Vegan Block Party. it when we were taken human figure is Waton’s The block party had away from our culture. specialty. This collection is vendors, games and food Now I am trying to bring exclusively female. Some trucks that were all about it back to the community,” of the sculptures are made veganism. said Thomas. up of stone, bronze, bronze “I became inspired by I purchased Thomas’s composite and terracotta. other vegan festivals in cucumber and ginger cold There are 26 sculptures other parts of the country tea. I drank it in minutes and over 30 sketches and I was thinking to because it had sugar cane on display. According myself why isn’t something mixed in, which made it to Watson, some of the like this in Miami? Miami easier to drink. sculptures took months to should have a huge vegan Stephanie Smith was almost a year to complete. event,” said Ariel Levin, an attendee of the festival. Both local and national founder, and organizer She shared with me how leaders were in attendance of the Vegan Block Party. going veganism improved at the reception. Miami Being vegan is having a her quality of life. City Commissioner Keon lifestyle that excludes “I’ve been vegan for two Hardemon was present all animal products from and a half years. I wanted along with Jamaican your diet. For those who to get rid of fibroids and Consul General to may confuse veganism things of that nature,” said Miami Oliver Mair. Local with vegetarianism, the Smith. art admirers were there to difference between the Both events this weekend experience “Awakening.” two is veganism excludes showed me how much “These pieces make items like honey, eggs, and nature can take care of us me feel free. The dairy. if we reinvest in it. Watson women being naturally “I want people to leave is making a living off his involved in their bodies the festival with an open earth-based sculptures. makes me feel in touch mind. I want people to Levine and company are with my own African- see that they can eat at an extraordinary level of American culture,” said vegan food and still healthy by being vegan. Vincent Pace, Mascot have a normal life as a Share with me your coordinator of the vegan and we can all be events, stories, or pictures Miami Heat. compassionate and kind at [email protected] The pieces I saw in and not harm animals,” I hope you look to the the gallery were very said Levine. earth and harvest your revealing. It took me off At the festival, I came destiny in this whirl. Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM THE AUSTRALIAN

NEW SOUTH WALES OFFERS SANDY BEACHES, EXCELLENT SEAFOODCoast AND A GROWING ARTS AND CRAFT SCENE Sydney via the Wales for as long as 60,000 ered surfer’s paradise Byron global destination. Stein’s Grand Pacific years, as well as a half-doz- Bay, or to the quiet pleasures success there spurred a Drive, which is en bird-rich national parks, of the south coast: an abun- wider culinary awakening bordered by rolling including one in Eurobodalla dance of bushland, sandy and an attendant restaurant farmland on one side that is an important roost for beaches and the country’s scene. Yet despite the tour- and gleaming ocean the highly endangered Swift most sought-after oysters, ists, the beauty of the place on the other — down to a parrot. which are sold from pictur- remains blissfully unspoiled. historic whaling center near In the 1950s, residents of esque roadside shacks. For one, there are more than the Victorian state border. Sydney, Canberra and Mel- Of late, the area has be- 10 million kangaroos among In the mountains above are bourne began using the area come known as well for its the south coast’s ghostly AMELIA LESTER Raw organic sites sacred to the Yuin for fishing and boating. Then food. On the more formal end eucalyptus trees and golden New York Times and Ngarigo peoples, came the Australian mining of the spectrum is the British dunes. The inhabitants must oysters at Il who have lived in boom at the turn of the millen- chef Rick Stein, who arrived consider the region, as D.H. Passaggio. Australia’s Eurobodalla, the southeastern nium. As real estate in major in the New South Wales town Lawrence characterized it in Shoalhaven and Sapphire part of what is cities became increasingly of Mollymook in 2009 to take his Australia-set novel, “Kan- coasts run about 250 miles now known unaffordable, the young and over the restaurant at Ban- garoo” (1923), to be a harm- from the dairy town of Ber- as New creative either headed north, nisters by the Sea, a small less Eden. ry — two hours south of South to the now thoroughly discov- hotel that soon became a SEE COAST 6C

Chardonnay vines at Two Figs Winery.

Photos Credit Ingvar Kenne The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 Versatile ForestWHITAKER ACTOR GOES FROM ‘GODFATHER OF HARLEM’ TO MUSIC MAN

LYNN ELBER Associated Press

Forest Whitaker plays a real-life crime boss in Epix’s new drama series “Godfather of Harlem” with the com- manding intensity expected from him. What’s less expect- ed is the movie musical he filmed in London this sum- mer, a U-turn for the actor who started out a singer. “Jingle Jangle,” a Netflix movie set for a holiday 2020 release, and “Godfather of Harlem” highlight Whitaker’s range and why he switched to acting — this despite the vo- cal talent that earned him a scholarship to the University of Southern California’s mu- sic school and attracted his first agent. “I didn’t think I would be able to affect the people from my own communities. I didn’t Coast think they would even watch” the likes of light opera, he said. “So, I made the decision that acting would be the way, and I walked away from mu- sic.” After earning a degree from USC’s drama school, Whita- ker gained notice for early films including “Platoon” and “Good Morning, Viet- nam” and was honored at the Cannes Film Festival for his portrayal of jazz great Char- David Lee/Epix via AP lie Parker in 1988's “Bird.” This image released by Epix shows Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson, left, in a scene from "Godfather of Harlem," premiering Sept. 29. His searing performance as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin depth of his personality or the through books and interviews in 2006's “The Last King of depth of his influence on the with those who lived in Har- Scotland” put him in the com- community. I didn’t realize or lem during Johnson’s time, pany of the handful of Afri- understand the relationship Brancato said. Ellsworth Ray- can-Americans to receive the between him and Malcolm X. mond Johnson, nicknamed best actor Oscar. I didn’t know about his fami- Bumpy as a child, was born It was youthful idealism I was offered a soap ly life,” Johnson’s links to the in 1905 in South Carolina and that helped him reject work civil rights movement or what died of heart failure in 1968. that didn’t match his aspira- opera, I said, nah. That drove him, Whitaker said in a “Wherever we could we tions. For Whitaker, acting has nothing to do with panel discussion. “That was sought to put their actual at- didn’t equal stardom or a interesting to me as some- titudes and specific words in steady gig; it was a quest, as what I’m trying to thing to develop and some- their mouths,” Brancato said he put it, to find “the pilot do. And it ultimately thing to be able to be a part of in the panel discussion. “Dra- light of each person” and un- “ as an actor. It was amazing.” matic license was taken to worked, where I end- derstand human connections. Whitaker’s on-set demean- create scenes, but the entire “I was offered a soap opera, ed up getting to play or was critical to the produc- goal was to endeavor to keep I said, nah. That has nothing some very unique char- tion, according to executive the spirit of the times and to do with what I’m trying to producer Chris Brancato. of the characters as we saw do. And it ultimately worked, acters throughout this “Everyone captures his ener- them.” where I ended up getting 30-something years.” gy, which is so sweet and gen- It’s a big leap from a crime to play some very unique tle,” he said at a recent Epix drama to the family friend- characters throughout this red-carpet event in New York. ly “Jingle Jangle,” in which 30-something years,” Whita- —Forest Whitaker Vincent D’Onofrio plays Whitaker plays an eccentric ker, 58, told The Associated Johnson’s chief rival in crime, inventor and grandfather. It Press. “And I’m still getting with Ilfenesh Hadera as John- was also a rewarding one as the opportunity. This char- son’s wife; Nigel Thatch as he rediscovered his singing acter of Bumpy Johnson is a Whitaker plays Johnson Malcolm X, and Giancarlo voice and something more: unique and iconic figure to in the early 1960s, returning Esposito as Adam Clayton His character’s journey and get to play.” home from prison to find Ital- Powell Jr. Paul Sorvino and the upbeat attitude of direc- The 10-episode “Godfather ian-American gangsters mus- Chazz Palminteri also are in tor David E. Talbert showed of Harlem,” debuting 10 p.m. cling in on his New York City the cast. The score is com- inspiration can be found out- EDT Sunday, is part of a string turf and young activist Mal- posed by Mark Isham, with side “the more down and sad- of TV movie and series proj- colm X on the rise. Whitaker, tunes from the ’60s or earlier der” places familiar to Whita- ects he’s done over the years, also an executive producer are featured, along with con- ker. including a guest turn in Fox’s for the series, said he’d had temporary songs produced Talbert is “so joyous about hip-hop drama “Empire” that only a glancing knowledge by Swizz Beatz with artists it. It’s teaching me so much I let Whitaker briefly put his of Johnson from films includ- including John Legend and need to know, and this charac- vocal skills on display (as he ing 1997's “Hoodlum,” which DMX. ter’s teaching me something. I did in the 2013 film “Black Na- starred Laurence Fishburne. The story and its people don’t always live in that kind tivity”). “I really didn’t know the were carefully researched of joy,” the actor told the AP.

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TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER “The Memo.” Invest in yourself and stand And yet, there’s discord in Miami Times Contributor “The Ugly Truth,” she says, out, then get the self-confi- this book that a deeper look is that few organizations teach dence you need to ask for what exposes. Your seat is down there, women of color how to deal you want. Just remember, sal- At two particular points right at the end. with mostly white workplaces. ary isn’t the only thing to re- here, author Minda Harts You know, though, it’s not It’s not just a matter of show- quest: more vacation, a com- chastises white women for close enough to where you ing up and doing the work; pany car, and flex-time are all making assumptions and want to be. You need to be you need to survive and build nice bargaining chips. “sweeping generalizations where decisions are made and “your squad.” Finally, if you’re white and about ‘women’” without ad- careers are launched. No, your In business-speak, that’s reading this book, pay atten- dressing any of the unique place at the table is close to the networking, and it’s top of the tion. challenges that women of col- head and with “The Memo” by list in importance. You may Says Harts, “… women of or face at work. This creates Minda Harts you’ll see how to not feel like going to Happy color will be the majority of a paradox, since readers may get there. Hour with coworkers who’ve the workforce by… 2060; if I notice overgeneralizations Several years ago, a book irritated you all day but go were a white woman, I would about white women that don’t circulated among business- anyhow. By joining in, even do better.” allow room for those who are women that advised them to for a minute, you give people There is no denying the not clueless. That sets up fur- “lean in,” speak up, and co- a chance to get to know you. usefulness of this book, nor ther conundrums, to be sure. alesce. Harts says she eagerly You might find an office friend. its truth. “The Memo” offers Overall, go into “The Memo” read the book but, once fin- For women of color, office helpful words for those who looking for help and you’ll ab- ished, she was confused. Like politics are two-pronged: you are the lone women of color solutely find it, just as you’ll most women of color in busi- must learn “respectability pol- at their workplaces. It teaches find that you’re not alone. Go ness, she’d always “leaned in” itics” in addition to the other strength in the face of racism, in eyes-wide-open when you because she had to. That book kind. Having a mentor will on hair issues, self-confidence, take on this book. spurred her to come up with help; in the meantime, don’t and for anyone who needs to And then, take a seat…

barramundi and crispy-skin duck. vibrant paintings that incorporate Ivy Hill Gallery Jervis Bay, which is bordered by mimosawines.com.au scenes from her cultural heritage The Sydney native Carolyn Kil- and sells ocher-on-canvas works, len has turned a rambling logger’s COAST Point Perpendicular to the north CONTINUED FROM 4C Il Passaggio as well as beaded jewelry and cottage on a working beef and and Bowen Island to the south, In the late 19th century, the handmade scarves by other Ab- sheep farm in Wapengo Valley into as seen from Hyams Beach. south coast town of Bermagui original makers from across Aus- a white-walled gallery that shows Bannisters Pavilion was the preferred port for mar- tralia and the Torres Strait. 011- established and emerging contem- The Sydney-based hotelier Pe- lin fishing. Nowadays, its deep 61-437-617-390. porary Australian artists. Currently ter Cosgrove opened his second blue harbor and mellow beaches on view is a series of gouache and property, a more modern take (Beares, Moorhead) are popular acrylic paintings by the Aboriginal on his Bannisters by the Sea, in Two Figs Winery with travelers, who gather along- This small vineyard, which artist Cheryl Davison, who lives in 2015. It, too, offers priority reser- side locals at this unpretentious opened in the foothills of Mount the nearby town of Tilba Tilba. Kil- vations for Rick Stein’s celebrat- Italian restaurant on the edge Coolangatta in 2003 and over- len is also an avid gardener, and ed restaurant, which, along with of the marina to eat wild-caught looks the meandering Shoalhaven so the allium-and-daffodil-filled Mollymook’s highly regarded surf organic oysters from Wapen- River, might be the south coast’s grounds are their own meditation beach, is within walking distance. go Lake. Also, on the menu are prettiest picnic spot. 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in Los Angeles where he that you can still get a good should use to get their career er of “Raising Dion,” Michael and it was an inspiration for trained with a fellow Florid- acting foundation without off the ground. TJ is on Ins- B. Jordan. Though he didn’t me to start acting.” WRIGHT ian who also started acting at having to be in L.A. He also tagram as @therealtjwright get to do scenes with Jordan, More than that, Wright CONITNUED FROM 2C a relatively young age, Adrian did some of his acting train- where he enjoys posting vid- TJ says, “It was just amazing would love to see one of his R-Monte. R’Monte is known ing in Miami. “When you’re eos. He advises that it’s an to be part of a production that stories brought to life on forging a career is never an on-screen for appearing in starting out,” he said, “CJ ideal place for people who are he worked on and was the screen. “One of my dream overnight thing. “My career Disney Channel’s “The Suite Bornacelli runs The Actory starting out in entertainment. producer on. That was just a roles,” he says, “would be to really didn’t start to take off Life Of Zack and Cody” and and it’s for people who are “Nowadays, that’s really the blessing!” write my own character who until I was 9. So, it really takes “CSI Crime Scene Investi- starting or who have a lit- way to go to start your career Will Smith is decidedly has superpowers kind of like a lot of time and effort and gation.” “He had a camp in tle bit of experience. It’s re- when you don’t have too much Wright’s all-time favorite ac- Dion does. I’d also like to play patience because it took me a Los Angeles and he helped ally good at helping people money. You can really just go tor, however. “He seems like a flashback character. Like I lot of auditions to finally book me and my mom to see what learn new things they can use on social media and start your he would be super nice and was saying before, I love Will that first movie,” TJ said. I was getting into when I was when they go to audition.” career if you go viral.” when I see his Instagram vid- Smith, so I’d love to play his Some of TJ’s significant so young, TJ said. Social Media is another In terms of acting role mod- eos they’re awesome! Fresh character on “Fresh Prince of acting training took place Wright, illustrates though, tool TJ said that a newcomer els, TJ looks up to the produc- Prince of Bel-Air is awesome Bel-Air.”

tions to Hard Rock Stadium and the rise of neighborhoods GLORY such as Brickell, Wynwood, CONTINUED FROM 1C and cities such as Miami Gar- dens, Gimenez said there is marketability via an influx of a chance Miami-Dade will tourism dollars, experts say. continue to regularly host the Miami-Dade has hosted 11 NFL’s biggest game. total championships, more “We expect to be in some than any other city in the kind of a rotation every six to country. As such, Miami-Dade seven years,” he said. has a lot of experience host- The HistoryMiami Muse- ing Super Bowls, said County um is open Tuesday-Satur- Mayor Carlos Gimenez. The day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and game will bring an expected Sunday noon-5 p.m. Museum $300 to $500 million in eco- admission is $10 for adults, $8 nomic benefits, the mayor for seniors and students with said. ID, and $5 for children. “That’s why it is so im- portant for us to land these The Vince Lombardi because it has that great eco- trophy on display at nomic impact,” Gimenez told The Miami Times. “The eyes Gridiron Glory: The of the world will be on Miami Best of the Pro Football for a week and we will show- Hall of Fame at the case ourselves pretty well,” he said. HistoryMiami Museum. With the recent renova- Miami Times Photo/Felipe Rivas Education Health Church News faith & family Parenting THE MIAMI TIMES | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM SECTION D ‘TALKING BLACK IN AMERICA’ Documentary seeks to highlight Black English's importance

FELIPE RIVAS of Black English in America. The for three years. [email protected] screening was sponsored by The documentary takes the university’s Center for the audiences to places rich in Language purists might deem Humanities in an Urban Environ- Black history such as Harlem, Black English as error-ridden, ment. Mississippi and South Carolina basic and uneducated. For Executive produced by socio- as linguistic professionals and the Black community, Black linguist and North Carolina State everyday people detail their English is a creative variant professor, Walt Wolfram with the experiences using Black English of the language, rich with oral help of New York University lin- in various settings. tradition, agency, and imagina- guistics professor, Renee Blake, ‘We wanted to address that tion that has greatly permeated “Talking Black in America” is and, on a fundamental level, mainstream American culture, the result of 50 years of intense make clear that understanding Though Black without being properly ac- linguistic research. The docu- African-American speech is ab- English is more knowledged. The documentary, mentary traces Black experience solutely critical to understanding acceptable than “Talking Black in America,” sets through the lens of language, the way we talk today," Wolfram out to celebrate and trace the resilience, breaking oppression said. before, there nuanced history of Black English and the fight for equality. “Talking Black in America” is still a lot of and highlight its place in Ameri- “The status of African-Ameri- explores the fashion in which ground left to cov- can history. Several Florida Inter- can speech has been controver- Black oral traditions have influ- er, said professor national University students and sial for more than a half-century enced the English language and faculty flocked to the Graham now, suffering from persistent culture at large, as seen with Blake, who also Center’s auditorium Tuesday eve- public misunderstanding, linguis- hip-hop, and the global impact is an instrumental ning to watch a screening of the tic profiling and language-based it has had as the art form part of the docu- documentary, meets its produc- discrimination,” Wolfram said, moved from the streets of New mentary. ers, and talk about the legacy who’s been working on the film SEE BLACK 8D

Miami Times Photo/Felipe Rivas Documentary, “Talking Black in America,” explores and traces the history of Black English in American culture. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board Member Steve Gallon III welcomes attend- ees to the Council of Urban Boards of Education national conference.

Photo courtesy of MDCPS, District 1 Gallon touts power of public schools Speech shared with attendees during they must continue to un- of color, powerful winds of clinic sessions and peer-led Martin Karp, Superintendent apologetically stand, speak, possibility, potential, pros- district workshops. CUBE Alberto Carvalho, and sever- welcome to CUBE conference in Miami and fight for access to high perity, and promise still blow. has convened school board al other district staff mem- quality education, opportu- The power is in your hands, members from across the bers were in attendance. In Miami Times Staff Report national conference held in nities, and outcomes for all heads, and hearts. Use it. nation for the past 51 years addition, CUBE conference Miami Sept. 26-28. students. Your children and commu- to network and share strate- attendees visited two district Miami-Dade County Pub- CUBE Vice Chair Gallon "Despite the thunderous, nity are depending on you," gies they are using to address schools, iPrep Academy and lic Schools Board Member reminded attendees that as cacophonous roar and ral- Gallon said. educational challenges that William H. Turner Technical Steve Gallon III welcomed school board members, lead- lies against public education, Attendees to the CUBE an- exist in our nation's urban Arts High School, as a part of attendees to the Council of ers and educators, and stake- especially in urban school nual conference hone leader- centers. the school site visit compo- Urban Boards of Education holders for students, that districts serving children ship skills through practical School Board Vice Chair nent of the conference. Religious freedom award to Nigeria’s Kwashis tion attempts. In response, ed for their faith or belief Archbishop Benjamin and Dr. Gloria the Kwashis took in 50 or- around the world. phans who lost their parents 21Wilberforce is a Chris- Kwashi rec ognized by 21Wilberforce due to the violence. Gloria tian organization committed Miami Times Staff Report Bishop of the Anglican Di- Kwashi also founded the to being a voice for the voice- ocese of Jos, Nigeria and Zambiri Outreach and Child less regardless of their faith. 21Wilberforce present- General Secretary of GAF- Care Centre. The primary Its leaders believe freedom ed the second annual Frank CON. He is well known as an and secondary school serves of belief is the human rights Wolf International Religious evangelist throughout Nige- 400 pupils – all of whom re- issue of the 21st Century. Freedom award to Arch- ria, Africa, England, and the ceive free education, free “The time is ripe for fresh bishop Benjamin and Gloria United States. Gloria Kwashi feeding, uniform and medi- resources to inspire and Kwashi of Jos, Nigeria on has been Diocesan Presi- cal care. equip for advocacy,” 21Wil- Sept. 30. Named for Con- dent of the Mothers’ Union, At the event, 21Wilber- berforce President and gressman Frank Wolf who Women’s Guild and Girls’ force launched The Freedom founder Randel Everett said. has worked to promote in- Guild, and is the Provincial Center, a new collection of “21Wilberforce wants to pro- ternational religious free- Trainer for the Mothers’ online tools and resources vide specific tools and guid- dom and later served on Union (Church of Nigeria). including step-by-step sug- ance for how to do that ef- staff with 21Wilberforce, the For many years Boko Archbishop Benjamin and Gloria Kwashi gestions and examples for fectively. We will continue to award was presented at a Haram, one of the deadli- anyone who wants to be- add new resources through- dinner held at Dallas Baptist est terrorist groups in the in northern Nigeria. The and church were burned to come more active in raising out the coming months.” University. world, has spawned unrest, Kwashis have not escaped the ground and they have awareness and strengthening Visit The Freedom Center Archbishop Kwashi is the displacement, and death the violence. Their vicarage survived several assassina- the voices of those persecut- at 21wfreedom.center

students struggle with the is brilliant, and I don't think concept of code-switching, we are there yet.” BLACK especially as they move from Overall, the students were CONTINUED FROM 7D predominantly Black spac- inquisitive during the dis- es to broader spaces where cussion that followed the CHURCH Listings York City to the homes of Black people are the minori- screening and many said white suburbia. It also ex- ty. “You have to learn how to they left with a new sense of ASSEMBLE OF GOD Second Canaan plains the complexity of move through the spaces,” agency and a better under- Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Missionary Baptist Church code-switching and how she said is her advice to her standing of their culture and Pastor Leonard Shaw Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor Black people have to adapt students, but some of her history. 2085 NW 97 Street • 305-693-1356 4343 NW 17 Avenue • 305-638-1789 their speech to communi- students still struggle to un- “As a young, Black person, I cate with others that are derstand the concept. was able to find a lot of power judgmental of Black English. Though Black English is and inspiration,” said Freder- CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Code-switching occurs when more acceptable than before, ick Aurellen, an English ma- Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair a speaker alternates between there is still a lot of ground jor raised in New York City. Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 two or more languages, or left to cover, said professor “There’s a lot of people that 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 language varieties, in the con- Blake, who also is an instru- feel like they have to bleach Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church text of a single conversation. mental part of the documen- themselves,” he said. As a BAPTIST Elder Johnnie Robinson, Pastor Many of the students at the tary. New Yorker, he would poke screening expressed frus- “What [Hill] shares with fun of other Black people and New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1395 NW 69 Street • 305-835-8316 tration with concepts such us is profound, but I also see the way they spoke, Aurellen Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. as code-switching but com- the ways that we are so in- said. “But looking at the doc- 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 NON DENOMINATION mended the professors for doctrinated that we have to umentary, and understanding Lively Stone Church of Miami bringing the conversation to work through our ideologies the origins, made me have a MISSIONARY BAPTIST Pastor David Doriscar the limelight and changing about where this language, different kind of respect and Walking in Christ M.B. Church 8025 NW Miami Court • 754-400-0899 the negatives narratives at- and the brilliance of this integrity for it.” tached to Black English. language, is allowed,” Blake And that is the point of the Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. “We are hungry for these said. “I want us to acknowl- documentary, to use it as a 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 conversations; we need you edge that for class reasons, platform to heal, inform, and Call 305.694.6210 all here,” said Janay Hill, an and other reasons, some celebrate the legacy of Black New Mount Calvary English major raised in Bro- people cannot always code- English in America, Wolfram Missionary Baptist Church to place your ward. As a working teach- switch. I hope that we can said. Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher er in Broward’s educational find a space where we recog- For more information visit Church Listing system, she said many of her nize that using Black English talkingblackinamerica.org 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015

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FPL and Baptist Health South Florida ex- ecutives gather in front of the new Florida Power & Light Company Welcome Center. Miami Cancer Institute gets $1M boost FPL gifts funds to advance technology technology to make our en- ing those statistics. And the ergy grid stronger, smarter generosity of partners like for kids program at Baptist Health and more storm-resilient FPL will help us achieve for our customers. Baptist that goal.” Miami Times Staff Report Mehta, chief of Radiology has taken that same inno- Baptist Health renamed at Miami Cancer Institute. vative approach to offer the the proton therapy pro- The Miami Cancer Insti- Miami Cancer Insti- best of health care to our gram’s welcome desk to tute’s proton therapy pro- tute, part of Baptist Health community.” Florida Power & Light gram for pediatric cancer South Florida, provides The $1 million donation Company Welcome Cen- patients received a $1 mil- proton therapy to treat came through FPL’s chari- ter. Silagy said the Miami lion infusion from Flori- pediatric cancer patients. table arm, NextEra Energy Cancer Institute can con- da Power & Light Co. The This treatment uses pencil Foundation. Alex Villoch, tinue to offer proton ther- gift was conferred Sept. 18, beam scanning technolo- CEO of Baptist Health apy treatment to children. during National Childhood gy, which precisely targets Foundation, said the health “Our children are tomor- Cancer Awareness Month. tumors and largely spares system was grateful for the row’s leaders. And, no child Baptist Health and FPL normal surrounding tissue, gift. should ever be robbed of hope this donation will thus decreasing the pa- “In the United States his or her youth because raise awareness about the tient’s risk of side effects. alone, more than 15,000 of the grim diagnosis of importance of furthering “FPL and Baptist Health children under the age of 21 cancer,” he said. “Proton childhood cancer treat- … is constantly seeking out are diagnosed with cancer therapy is ideal for treating ment. new technology to improve each year. One in two men pediatric cancer because “The generosity of do- the service we provide to and one in three women its precision minimizes nors helped us obtain this our community,” said FPL will be diagnosed with can- unwanted side effects. Ef- exceptional technology, President and CEO Eric cer in their lifetimes,” said fective and efficient, pro- and the generosity of FPL Silagy. “From drones and Photos courtesy of FPL Villoch. “It impacts far too ton therapy helps shorten will help us continue to substation robots to smart FPL President and CEO Eric Silagy accepts a many, but Baptist Health treatment times so our make strides in pediatric meters and smart grid de- plaque from Baptist Health South Florida President and Miami Cancer Institute children can get back to be- oncology,” said Dr. Minesh vices, FPL uses innovative and CEO Brian E. Keeley. are committed to improv- ing … children.” The Miami Times 10 College MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

AP Photo/Kelvin Chang In this photo taken on Sept. 17, 2019, Students starting a university degree course in esports at Staffordshire University attend a welcome session at the school’s new London outpost. A number of U.K. and U.S. universities are launching degrees in esports, or competitive multiplayer videogaming, to capitalize on the booming industry’s growing de- UNIVERSITIES LAUNCH DEGREES IN ESPORTS mand for skilled professionals.

LONDON (AP) — On how big the industry is Britain’s Chichester Univer- Esports tournaments have Dozens of U.S. colleges Pennsylvania’s Institute for their first week in class, a growing, the pace it’s grow- sity, Virginia’s Shenando- become a cultural phenom- have offered varsity level Research on Higher Educa- group of students is playing ing at. They’re now really ah University, Becker Col- enon and now rival tradi- esports competitions for tion. aSTUDENT first-person shooter video all for it because it’s a great lege in Massachusetts ONE? and tional sports events in size years. But some schools are She worried that some game in a sleek new digital industry to start to get into,” The Ohio State University. and scale. Big competitions taking it a step further by degrees are too specialized studio. It’s their introduc- said Chapman, who was In Asia, where esports has are held in arenas where adding courses as the indus- and that some schools are tion to the degree in esports among the students in the seen strong growth, schools thousands of fans watch try’s boom drives demand launching them to offset they’ve all enrolled in. lab playing Counter-Strike, in Singapore and China offer big-name professional video for professionals who know falling enrolment. The group clicking away one of the most popular es- courses. gamers compete for lucra- how to, for example, orga- “It’s really up to the fac- on their mice are at the ports games. The global esports mar- tive prize pools. nize esports tournaments. ulty of those institutions to University of Staffordshire, The University of Staf- ket is expected to surge to Esports leagues have fran- New niche degrees partly step up and say, ‘You know, oneREADY of several U.K. and U.S. fordshire last year launched $1.1 billion this year, up $230 chises in North America, highlight the changing econ- a degree in business will schools launching programs its bachelor’s and master’s million from 2018 on growth Europe and Asia. The big- omy, but they also reflect cover these kinds of jobs,’ aimed at capitalizing on the esports programs, in which in sponsorships, merchan- gest names, such as Fort- the “need to communicate rather than saying we have a booming industry’s need for students mainly learn mar- dise and ticket sales, accord- nite superstar Tyler “Ninja” to parents and students that degree in a certain job cate- skilled professionals. keting and management ing to Newzoo. The research Blevins, can earn millions in there will be a job wait- gory,” Finney said. Ryan Chapman, 18, said skills tailored to the in- firm expects the global es- prize money and livestream- ing for someone once they Becker College formally his parents were “skeptical dustry. This autumn, it’s ports audience to grow in ing deals. Esports are even earn a degree,” which may launched its Bachelor of Sci- at first” about studying es- expanding the program to 2019 to about 454 million as set to be a medal event at include hefty tuition fees ence in esports management ports, or competitive multi- London while other schools fans tune in on livestream- the Southeast Asian Games and student loans to pay for this month after an initial player videogaming. are also debuting esports ing platforms such as Twitch in the Philippines in Novem- them, said Joni Finney, di- “soft release” last year. “But now they understand degree courses, including and Microsoft’s Mixer. ber. rector of the University of SEE ESPORTS 11D Is civics education lacking in schools? Florida Lawmakers say yes KEVIN DERBY Sunshine State News

The State Board of Educa- tion is pushing for more ac- countability in how schools teach classes included in Flori- I applaud the State da statues including civics, the Board of Education Holocaust and the history and heritage of African-Americans, for taking swift action Hispanics and women. and voting to ensure “Florida must rediscover the high-quality civics value of civics education – our founding principles are what and“ history education has enabled a nation conceived in every Florida in liberty to thrive. How can we ensure that government of the classroom.” people shall not perish, if we fail to provide all students with —Education Commissioner the foundational knowledge this rule will prepare Florida Corcoran. “The need for ex- ida students are developed and which started on Tuesday, ev- Richard Corcoran needed for properly discharg- students for success.” panding and improving civic engaged citizens that will work ery school district will sub- ing the duties of citizenship?” “I applaud the State Board learning and democratic en- together towards a greater to- mit reports to the Education asked Gov. Ron DeSantis. “I of Education for taking swift gagement is imperative – stu- morrow. This new rule is just commissioner on how courses commend the State Board of action and voting to ensure dents who have a well-round- another step we are taking to across each grade will be deliv- Education for voting to en- high-quality civics and his- ed education will be the next ensure every student in Flori- ered. The reports, which will sure each and every student tory education in every Flor- leaders of our nation. I thank da receives a world-class edu- be due at the start of July, will receives a high-quality civics ida classroom,” said Educa- Governor DeSantis for his cation.” also include the materials and education, and have no doubt tion Commissioner Richard commitment to ensuring Flor- According to the new rule, resources, which will be used. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 2-8, 2019 Oprah Winfrey donates over $1M to UNCF JOE MARUSAK

Oprah Winfrey stunned a packed Charlotte ballroom on Saturday by announcing a ma- jor donation to help more local minority students afford and succeed in college. Winfrey had just finished a half-hour talk on leadership at the 17th annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon at the Westin hotel in uptown when she asked the audience: How much money have you raised? “We do want to make this the world record-breaking event,” Winfrey quipped to the 1,120 people, mostly women, who attended the United Ne- gro College event. The United Negro College Fund had hoped to raise $1 million at the event for schol- arships for deserving area students to attend historically black colleges. But a running tally on huge video screens showed that $1.15 million had been raised. Winfrey then announced she would match the amount, boosting the total raised to $2.3 million and bringing ev- eryone to their feet in sus- tained applause. “Boom!” UNCF officials tweeted later Saturday after- noon with a video of Oprah on stage. “The awesomeness that is @oprah just matched the $1 million that was raised...”” “I believe in the power of Oprah Winfrey receiving honorary degree from Smith College in 2017 education,” Winfrey had just finished telling the audience at the end of her speech. “There telling Angelou at the famed To the Charlotte audience, That’s not selfish, it’s ‘self- “All stress comes from want- making a positive difference is nothing better than to open poet and civil rights activist’s Winfrey added: “Your legacy full.’” ing the reality of the moment in the community and con- the door for someone.” kitchen table in Winston-Sa- is how you treat everybody.” And “listen to the whisper- to be different than it is.” And tinuing Angelou’s legacy as a In 2007, she founded the lem how she believed the Winfrey focused her talk, er,” that gentle voice inside, “when people show you who civil rights activist. Angelou Oprah Winfrey Leadership South Africa academy “will be however, on leadership tips she said. “Your job is to figure they are, believe them the first also was a poet, essayist, play- Academy for Girls in South my greatest legacy.” for women. The advice ap- out the pattern of your life, time.” wright, screenwriter, singer, Africa. Graduates have attend- Angelou chided her, she plies to men as well, she the flow.” “Oprah Winfrey inspires us actress and dancer. Her 1969 ed colleges and universities said. quickly added, noting that Some need more than a to live a purposeful life,” said memoir, “I Know Why the worldwide, including three “‘You have no idea what men also were in attendance. whisper, she said — pebbles, Tiffany Jones, area develop- Caged Bird Sings,” was the first who graduated from Johnson your legacy is going to be, be- “The first rule of leadership maybe. “Some need bricks,” ment director of the United non-fiction bestseller by an C. Smith University in Char- cause your legacy will be ev- is to put yourself first on the she added, drawing laughter. Negro College Fund. African American woman. She lotte, Winfrey said. ery life you touch,’” Winfrey list,” she said. “..You cannot Winfrey offered one sage The luncheon also honors died on May 28, 2014, at age 86 On Saturday, she recalled said Angelou told her. give what you do not have. bit of advice after the next: local women each year for at her Winston-Salem home.

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paid stars in traditional sports university, which is based you’re not playing football, Legends as part of the course. standard tuition fees are set like golf or tennis, he said. near Birmingham, England, you’re learning the business Ohio State is poised to at 9,250 pounds ($11,430) a ESPORTS The schools emphasize that opened so students could be behind how (player) transfers launch an esports and game year while the U.S. programs CONTINUED FROM 10D their courses aren’t about just closer to companies in the work, how you run a stadium studies undergraduate major charge as much as $36,000 a playing video games. capital. and all those kind of opera- that will include the applica- year. “It’s no longer kids playing “People are unaware of the Huxley, who teaches a class tional things.” tion of games to health and “There’s always going to be games in their basement,” industry that goes behind on organizing tournaments, Chichester University medicine. risks but I have zero regrets,” said Alan Ritacco, dean of esports,” said Matt Huxley, said learning about esports hired former pro gamer Rams A business focus helps to said Ellis Celia, 26, who is Becker College’s School of a lecturer at Staffordshire was akin to studying sports Singh, known as R2K, as a se- ease worries among students also starting the Staffordshire Design and Technology. The University’s Digital Institute management. nior lecturer for its program, and parents about paying tu- course. The industry “can top esports players now earn London, a new outpost in “If you were to go and study which includes playing games ition for degrees that have only go up at this point,” she almost as much as the highest tech hub Here East that the to be a director of football such as FIFA and League of no track record. In Britain, said.

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Wright and Young Hadley Davis - Caballero Rivero Card of Thanks Miami Gardens Woodlawn South Death of prominent CAMILLA MILLER, 39, The family of the late, store manager, OLIVE I. ROOFE, 85, retired, STEPHAN ROBERT died September died September JOHNSON 22 at Hialeah 20 at Jackson SR.,A.K.A Miami physician Hospital. Hospital North. "MR. J," 72, Survivors Service 10 retired Miami- Dr. Victoria Marie Roberts, include: her a.m., Saturday Dade County Internist at Plaza Medical mother, Bobby at Prince of Public Schools Center, Palmetto Bay, lost Miller; sisters, Peace Moravian teacher, died her battle to breast cancer on Angelina Cobb, Lucretia Miller, Church. September 21. Tuesday morning, October 1 Verlie Miller "Sexy Black" and Survivors include: wife, Linda at Baptist Hospital. Anita Miller-Daniels. Service 1 LETAVIA REED JOHNSON, Ashley-Johnson; sons, Stephan Born in Key West, FL, p.m., Saturday at Peaceful Zion 47, died II and Alex; three grandchildren daughter of the late Delphine Missionary Baptist Church, September and a host of other relatives Roberts, Victoria lived in 2400 NW 68 Street, Miami, FL 22 at Jackson and friends. Memorial Service Miami with her mother 33147. Memorial 5-7 p.m., Friday at New Bethel and aunt, Margaret Aubrey Hospital. AME Church in Goulds, FL. Christen. VERA LEE SAMPSON, Service 12 p.m., Service 12 p.m., Saturday at Victoria attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School, 67, CNA, died Saturday in the the church. ERNEST S. BROWN September 23 chapel. Miami Edison Senior High School, Harvard University at Aventura Grace would like to say that there and received her Doctorate Hospital. RODNEY JEROME are not enough words to ex- CLEOPATRA HARRIS, 55, of Medicine at the University Survivors DESHAZIOR, press our sincere thanks for cashier, died of Miami/Miller School of include: her 65, died the sympathy, love and sup- September Medicine. She completed her brothers, September port you have extended to 24. Service 11 residency at Louisiana State Apostle 17 at home. our family during this time of a.m., Saturday University Medical Center Sylvester Sampson, Tony Services were loss. May God continue to at Antioch in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Victoria Marie Roberts Sampson, Tommy Sampson, held. bless you is our prayer. Missionary While in High School, Joseph Clark-Sampson and Baptist Church The Family Bobby Price-Sampson; sisters, Victoria volunteered as a (Duwhite), Dr. Zenobia of Miami HIV/AIDS Research assistant Miro, Dr. Janet Lewis, Dr. Beulah Jones, Eula Stafford, DOROTHY JEAN Gardens. Gracie Camara, Essie Jackson, SIMMONS, 72, Card of Thanks with Dr. Margaret Fischl, Debbie Holmes, Charmaine Lillie Sampson and Pastor died September University of Miami. Roby, and Mr. Miguel Torres Gordy Lee. Service 11 a.m., 25 at home. Covenant Mortuary The family of the late, Dr. Roberts opened and (Luisa). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saturday at Liberty City Church Arrangements JAMES THAMES, SR., operated her private practice, of God, 1781 NW 66 Street, are incomplete. 81, construction worker, died STREBOR Medical Center memory of Dr. Victoria Marie Miami, FL 33147. September 28. Viewing: 4-8 from 2005 through 2011. She Roberts on Saturday, October p.m., Friday. Service 10 a.m., also worked part-time for 5 at 9 a.m., Holy Redeemer BEN EDWARD GREEN Saturday in the Range Funeral MOVERS. Dr. Roberts was Catholic Church, 1301 NW 71 JR, 74, retired HUBERT TYRONE ROBINS, Home chapel. an avid traveler and recently St., Miami, FL 33147. camera man for 63, died August 29 at Palm Bay traveled to the United Arab Her life’s journey centered WPLG Network, Health. Services were held. Emirates and Saint Lucia upon how to be a better died September In Memoriam last year. Dr. Roberts was a physician. “Dr. Vicky”, as she dedicated community servant was affectionately known, 28 at Unity Eric S. George Rehab Center. In loving memory of, and was an active member of will be missed by family, Survivors: sons, JOYCE HOUGH, 75, died the James W. Bridges Medical friends, patients, and all who Brian Green, Devin Green; September 24. Society, Inc. came in contact with her. daughter, Rossie Green; sister, Services 10 She is survived by her In lieu of flowers, Ruby Williams. Viewing 11 a.m., Saturday godparents, Bernadette contributions may be sent to a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday. Service at Friendship Poitier and Dr. Joseph Poitier the James W. Bridges Medical 11 a.m., Friday at South Florida Baptist Church, (Arleen), a loving cousin, Society, Holy Redeemer National Cemetery. Hallandale JOYCE ANNETTE Cheryl Harris; goddaughter, Catholic Church, or the Beach, FL CHAMPION Rebecca “Becky” Blake charity of your choice. MASTER JAKARI WORTHY, four THELMA A. HENDERSON, a retired classroom teach- months old, 92, died er and organist, who died September died September September 21, would like In Memoriam Happy Birthday 15 at Memorial 27. Services to say THANK YOU to St. Saturday, Regional James A.M.E. Church, St. In loving memory of, In loving memory of, Hospital. October 12 in Paul A.M.E. Church, Myrtle Survivors Colquitt, GA. Grove Presbyterian Church, include his parents: Miami Northwestern Class of Jeffery Worthy and Angela JOHNATHAN WILLIAMS 1968 and to all our family and Smith. Service 11 a.m., aka “JOHN-JOHN” friends for your support. Thursday at Dania Cemetery. DERICK L. 08/15/1982 - 10/04/2014 The Family DANIELS, 59, RICHARD T. BYRD, JR., died September There are no words to say, Happy Birthday 27, laborer, 11. Service 11 how much we miss you. a.m., Saturday died September Your loving family. In loving memory of, 27 at home. in the chapel. Survivors: mother, Monique Happy Birthday Ingraham; Range brothers, In loving memory of, Nathaniel Roberson, Keandre JAMES CLEVELAND Byrd, Marquen Byrd; sisters, MATHIS, 81, Ashley Robinson, Roshonda retired asphalt construction DEACON JOE L. PAUL IVA MAE Byrd; grandmother, Juanita 04/21/1939-09/30-2018 WILLIAMS-MAJOR Bishop. Viewing 4-8 p.m., foreman, died September 21. 10/02/1941-09/07/2018 Friday at Greater New Bethel It’s been one year since Missionary Baptist Church, Survivors in- clude: daughter, God called you home. We Our hearts are still sad be- 1571 NW 68 Terrace, Miami miss you so much. Especial- cause we miss you so, there’s FL 33147. Service 10 a.m., Marcy Williams (Gregory); son, Michael Mathis; ly your smile and jokes. We a piece missing in our family. Saturday at Peaceful Zion know you’re safe in God’s We love you but God loved Missionary Baptist Church. grandchildren, Julie, Edward, Maya, Gregory; special friend, arms. We love you. you more. Rest In Peace. Linda “Cookie” Phillips and Your loving wife and the Your Family Eric Wilson a host of other relatives and CORNEL ALEXANDER family. friends. Arrangements are in- REEVES , 80, died EULA MURRAY complete. 10/01/1947 - 04/23/2016 September 26. Viewing 5-9 Seconds turns to min- VICTORIA MARIE In Memoriam LUCINDA ROBINSON utes-minutes turns to hours- GONE BUT NOT p.m., Friday at ROBERTS, 10/01/1944 - 03/25/2018 hours turns to days-days In loving memory of, Soul Saving M.D., 50, Doctor Station, 1880 turns to weeks-weeks turns of Internal We love and miss you dearly. FORGOTTEN? Washington to months-months turns to Medicine at The Family Ave., Opa Loc- Plaza Medical years. ka, Florida 33054. Service 11 Center, died You are forever missed Have you forgotten so a.m., Saturday at the church. October and loved by your wife, Mary soon about your 1. Survivors include her Reeves, Nicholas and the Happy Birthday departed loved one? FRED ALLINGTON RILEY, Godmother, Bernadette rest of the family and friends. 74, died Sep- Poitier; Godfather, Joseph In loving memory of, Keep them in your tember 25 in Poitier(Arleen); cousin, memory with an in Brunswick, GA. Cheryl Harris. Service 9 a.m., Service 11 Saturday at Holy Redeemer memoriam or a happy a.m., Satur- Catholic Church. VIEW YOUR birthday remembrances day at House of God Miracle OBITUARIES in our obituary section. Revival Fellowship Church, Nakia Ingraham Hollywood, FL. MAVIS SILVERA, 82, nurse, died September 20. Service 305-694-6210 ONLINE AT AURELIA GRIER 10 a.m., Saturday at Calvary EMREON BRANFORD, 22, 10/18/1955 - 10/08/2016 The Miami Times Chapel of Fort Lauderdale. died September 27 at Aven- WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM tura Hospital. Private service Three years has passed NANCY LEE, homemaker, with family. and I’ve come to realize that 90, died September 27. Service nothing in life prepares us for 2 p.m., Saturday Friendship. Richardson losing someone we love. An- other year without you. JOE OBIE WEST, 72, public MARIE BELLEVUE, 48, Your husband, Clifford and sanitation, died September 23 hairstylist, died September 23. LEROY SMITH family. at home. Services were held. Service 3 p.m., in the chapel. 10/05/1939 - 05/14/2018