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Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritus is held back. silenced him. RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman Delmonte Johnson’s death in a drive- Only voters can save this country by shooting is a far too common way EUGENE ROBINSON, The Washington Post for young Americans to die Journalist Bob Woodward’s frustrate parts of [Trump’s] Trump saga. As with all the new book and an op-ed by agenda and his worst inclina- prior phases, it’s impossible to an anonymous administra- tions.” The author went on to predict with confidence what hen they staged a “die-in” at Stroger Hospital in tion official portray President describe chaos, dysfunction will happen. But the combi- Chicago earlier this year, Delmonte Johnson and Trump as dangerously capri- and a president who changes nation of the Woodward book his friends — who together formed GoodKids W cious and amoral, exhibiting his mind “from one minute to and the insider’s op-ed feels MadCity, a group dedicated to ending violence in urban com- textbook symptoms of narcis- the next.” It feels as though we like an inflection point. munities — had a straightforward request. They wanted what sistic personality disorder and Even more alarming, how- have entered a new We learned about the in- their wealthier, whiter, more suburban peers already seemed behaving in ways that suggest, ever, was the response from phase of the Trump sanity inside the West Wing to have: freedom from the oppressive fear of being gunned to some, early signs of age-re- retiring Sen. Bob Corker months ago from Michael down in their own neighborhoods. lated dementia. (R-Tenn.), one of the few GOP saga.” Wolff’s “Fire and Fury,” but he Johnson, a 19-year-old who loved to sing and dance, who But you knew that. officials who ever dared to “ got enough little things wrong was an athlete and a budding social activist, will not get to We’ve all known about criticize Trump, even mildly: to cast doubt on the big things see that vision realized. He was shot and killed last Wednes- Trump from the beginning. “This is what all of us have ing to pull the United States he reported. We read it all day after playing basketball near his home. We’ve known that he was en- understood to be the situation out of a trade agreement with again in Omarosa Manigault Johnson's death was tragic and unnecessary and enraging. tirely unfit to hold any public from day one.” South Korea, but former top Newman’s “Unhinged,” but It was also the sort of death that’s become far too common office, much less wield the Trump’s enablers in Con- economic adviser Gary Cohn, she was a professional minor in America, and in particular in Johnson’s hometown, where awesome powers of the pres- gress have all been lying to who saw the move as unthink- celebrity who had only glow- more than 2,000 people have been shot so far this year, nearly idency, regardless of what us. They pretend there is a able, simply swiped the order ing things to say about Trump 400 of them fatally. While mass shootings involving high-pow- political views he might have. normal president in the White from Trump’s desk before he until she got fired. Woodward, ered guns and high death tolls have claimed an outsize portion Trump demonstrates this fact House instead of, let’s be hon- could sign it. At another point, to say the least, is different. of the nation’s collective grief — and its headlines — street every single day. est, a maniac. They know the the book reports, Trump After this week, however, Last Wednesday after- risk the nation is running. phoned Defense Secretary Jim it’s clear that we’re already shootings like the one that killed Delmonte Johnson are far noon, the New York Times They have the power to al- Mattis and commanded him to in a constitutional crisis of more common. published an extraordinary leviate that risk, but they do assassinate Syrian President frightening proportions. The Johnson, who lost several of his own friends to gun violence, essay headlined, “I Am Part nothing, instead counting on Bashar al-Assad. According Cabinet will not act. Con- knew that fact all too well. His own advocacy emerged in the of the Resistance Inside the “mature adults” in the admin- to Woodward, Mattis played gress, under GOP control, will wake of the school shooting in Parkland, in February with the Trump Administration.” In it, istration to keep Trump from along, hung up the phone and not act. The internal “resis- hope that some of the attention captured by that massacre an unnamed “senior official” plunging the nation off some told an aide, “We’re not going tance” can only do so much. might be cast toward communities like his — communities claimed to be “working dili- cliff. to do any of that.” Voters are the last line of that are underserved, overlooked and routinely plagued by gently from within,” in concert According to Woodward’s It feels as though we have defense. You must save the gun violence. “We have been screaming for gun control for with “many” colleagues, “to book “Fear,” Trump was go- entered a new phase of the day. the longest time,” says Carlil Pittman, a friend of Johnson’s who co-founded GoodKids MadCity. “But it’s not until it hits other communities that people pay attention. And then they respond with harsher laws that criminalize black and brown A Black wave is sweeping the state kids.” Pittman, Johnson and their fellow activists pushed for bet- ROGER CALDWELL, NNPA Newswire Contributor ter solutions in their community, including mental health and Many political experts and out of the primary. lebrities, Sen. Bernie Sanders youth employment initiatives as well as trauma-informed pundits will admit that their Many will suggest that the campaigning with Gillum, and schools, where children who lose friends and family mem- polls were wrong, when they mayor’s oratorical skills re- an infusion of cash from bil- bers to gun violence can receive counseling instead of pun- discuss which Democrat- minded Florida Democrats lionaires Tom Steyer, George ishment — like detention, expulsion or even criminal charges ic candidate would win the of President Obama’s speech- Soros and a super PAC. — when they act out of grief. Florida governor’s primary es, but still many thought his The fight for the soul of Johnson spent the last months of his short life working to election. When a candidate campaign was not very signif- Many will suggest that the Democratic Party starts defeat the very plague that killed him. He protested. He volun- like Jeff Greene comes into a icant. Historically, Democrat- the mayor’s oratorical with the unification, mobiliza- teered. He raised funds. He served his community. Americans campaign and spends $34 mil- ic primaries were about only skills reminded Florida tion, and organization of the can honor his legacy by continuing that advocacy and pushing lion, and Philip Levine spends older voters and women, but Democrats of President base. Gillum is a bold power- for an end to gun violence in all corners of the country. $28 million, you must begin to in 2018 the younger voters Obama’s speeches.” ful voice for change, and the —The New York Times ask the question, “Is politics a stood up and showed out. “ question is, “Will the Florida game only rich men play?” From the very beginning Democratic Party get behind Tallahassee Mayor Andrew of this race, the Gillum camp this progressive candidate 150 Gillum, a Black man saw the knew that three middle of the now saying that the young percent?” Florida primary election from road Democrats would split vote in Florida from age 18 to With Gillum being 39, it is CARTOON CORNER a different lens and surprised the base vote, and a progres- 30 increased after the Park- very easy for the older Dem- everyone with a historic vic- sive and diverse candidate land High school shooting ocrats to say they want fresh tory. Black men and women could pull off an upset. When by more than 60 percent this ideas, but the test is for them don’t like to talk about the Jeff Greene entered the race year, after registering new to support a young progres- special sauce, which is given late, he improved Gillum’s voters. Early in the election sive Black man. All across to them from their ancestors, chances to win the primary, Gillum did college tours and the state diversity is winning but the mayor’s gift was on by splitting up the wealthy continued to utilize progres- and more women, Blacks, and display in the election. During older Jewish Democratic vote sive young organizations to Hispanics are winning their the race, Gillum was invisi- even more. Gillum’s campaign get the vote out. The final 12 primary race. Now that these ble, his campaign started with stayed under the radar, but he weeks is when Gillum made candidates are winning, “Is very little money, and many kept his eye on the prize. his move after millions were the Florida Democratic Party pundits expected him to drop Many political experts are donated by organizations, ce- all in?”

LETTERS Ighodaro wants correction from Bulldog reporter Dear Editor, me, deserve to be presented even when I thought my a serious matter and must with the facts. opponent had used unfair never be taken lightly. Any- Even though I won my For the record, I am not tactics or strategies to win, one, no matter who it is, that election, I believe I have under any investigation. A I have always called to con- is charged with committing been done a disservice Florida Bulldog report cited gratulate my opponents. a crime, if convicted must and grave injustice. I be- erroneously as current an One of the unique features suffer the consequences. lieve that our democracy investigation that has been that distinguish our legal However, no one should be is strong and our system is closed and found to be with- system from that of other made to suffer any crimi- vibrant because we have the out merit (Miami-Dade State countries is our adherence nal penalty, no matter how blessing of an independent, Attorney’s Office Close-Out to the rule of law. The rule small, without due process objective and free press. I Memo, July 26, 2018). of law is a fundamental of law. need to clear my name and My history in politics in tenet that undergirds the the public, particularly our this community didn’t start American democracy and Erhabor Ighodaro Miami Gardens voters who with my political wins, I jurisprudence. An allegation Miami Gardens Councilman overwhelmingly elected have lost a few myself and of criminal wrongdoing is Seat 6 No need to push immigration agenda on the readers Dear Editor, oppression. I do not want to Have we become so desensi- of solidarity with no guide- The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial com- mentaries as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such feedback read about U.S. Immigration tized that we will put other lines. Let's focus on our own makes for a healthy dialogue among our readership and the community. I have an issue with The and Customs Enforcement people needs and fight above people and our problems Letters must, however, be 300 words or less, brief and to the point, and may Miami Times newspaper (ICE) and this immigration our own? first! Let's advocate for “Re- be edited for grammar, style and clarity. All letters must be signed and must pushing this immigration crap. 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Residents dissatisfied with current for the full terms on the com- "I have been living in the mission say they have what city of Opa-locka for 20 commission vie for the positions it takes to make Opa-locka years. I want a change; and NYAMEKYE DANIEL our future!" "great" again. I want to bring something [email protected] Bass said she is also "the "Opa-locka can be a great new to the community," she voice of truth for the people city," said candidate Alvin said. With four open seats on of Opa-locka" and has spoken Burke. "I live here because Dominguez, 55, will use her the Opa-locka commission, out at community meetings I love this city, but we have criminal justice background it's no surprise that the can- on behalf of the residents. to make changes from the in- to make a strategic plan to didates' campaigns echo She plans to be open and side." combat crime in Opa-locka. change. honest with the residents and Burke, who has been voic- She also plans to work in Three commission seats "weed out the root of corrup- ing his opinion every oth- partnership with the busi- are up for grabs come Nov. tion in our city government." er Wednesday at the com- nesses in the community to 6. Once elected, the 10 candi- Candidate Sandra Espinal mission meetings has been develop the city's economy dates say they plan to tackle said she also regularly at- Anna Margarita Alvarado fighting for his own seat Christina Banks by evaluating the issues that the city's finances, change the tends city meetings. Once on the dais for the last two are affecting the growth. quality of life and improve elected, she plans to unite the city manager last month. elections. A retired correc- Banks, who ran an unsuc- George Suarez Jr., 46, has transparency. community with the commis- Candidate Anna Margari- tions officer, he has lived in cessful race in 2016. been living in Opa-locka for Most of the candidates stat- sion. ta Alvarado said by working Opa-locka for more than 30 Banks, 49, has held posi- three years. He said the cur- ed their displeasure with the Espinal, 64, has been liv- with the oversight board and tions in the city manager's rent commissioners, who are city's current leaders is their ing in Opa-locka for 35 years the city manager, she plans to office, human resources, -po educated are not doing "any- motive for joining the race. and is a retired government change the "quality of life" in lice department and Parks thing great to help the city." "The biggest issue that the health official. the city. & Recreation for the last 20 Suarez said when he was city of Opa-locka is facing is Espinal said the city's big- "We can change and bring years. first scouting neighborhoods the corruption of our elect- gest obstacle is managing the a whole new structure to suc- She plans to work with the to buy a home, he thought ed government officials, 'Ca- fiscal budget, which would al- ceed with the problems we oversight board to help with reer Politicians,' whom we as low the necessary changes in have been facing for years," reform and developing eco- residents have entrusted to infrastructure and the water said Alvarado. nomic growth. do what is best for our city," and sewage system. Alvarado, 53, has worked "Our residents, business wrote candidate Sherelean "Make the city of Opa-loc- in city hall for eight years as owners and employees are Bass. ka better like it was before," a receptionist. She said as a entitled to have elected offi- Mayor Myra Taylor and said Espinal. commissioner, she will bring cials who will take the oath Commissioner Timothy Candidate Deborah Shef- "hope" and a "vision" to to be accountable for the Holmes are both termed out. field Irby has watched the Opa-locka. city's administration and Taylor has been sitting on the progress of Opa-locka. She The fifth candidate in the governance," Banks said. board for more than a decade has lived all 67 years of her race's vision for Opa-locka is Alvin Burke Chris Davis has worked as on and off and Holmes for al- life in the city. to increase the tax base. a community organizer for most 25 years. Commissioner She served as assistant city John Henry Taylor Jr., the the Opa-locka Community John Riley's term ends in No- clerk from 1991 to 1993 and mayor's son, who also goes Development Corp. for six vember; he gave up his seat to city clerk from 1994 to 2012 by the name "The Juice" said years. He said that that ex- run for the mayor's. Commis- and has since retired. Irby he has the juice to get the job perience and his master's de- sioner Matthew Pigatt, who is done in Opa-locka. gree in public administration Audrey Dominguez in the middle of his term, also Taylor, 29, is a restaurant is what makes him qualified left to pursue the same. general manager and is a "If we don't do anything for a seat on the commission. Opa-locka was the ideal youth pastor at his family "I am homegrown putting place to raise a family. with our infrastructure, RACE FOR church. my education to work," said Since then, his wife and TWO-YEAR TERM "I have a love for Opa-loc- we will be drinking our Davis. kids have asked him if he Three of the five candidates ka and a passion to serve my wastewater," said Burke made a mistake. vying for Pigatt's unexpired fellow citizens," said Taylor calling the conditions in "You don't sit there and term are political novices, on why he should be elected. “ pout about it," Suarez told Opa-locka deplorable. one for whom Opa-locka pol- He plans to stabilize the his family. "You do some- itics runs in the family. city's finances by recruiting Alvin Burke thing about it." Bass, 50, is a communi- new development "in order According to Suarez, the ty liaison specialist at Dr. to provide greater services residents do not trust the of- Robert B. Ingram Elementa- to the residents." ficials currently in office. However, according to ser- "It's about accountability,” val reports, the Taylor legacy Deborah Sheffield Irby he said. in Opa-locka is tainted. Suarez also led his own His mother, Myra Taylor movement against the city also had two unsuccessful was re-elected for her last — he and his wife are the runs for commissioner in term in November 2014. first two residents who were Opa-locka in 2012 and 2014. Since then Opa-locka has years. Burke said the No- named on a class-action law- If elected, Irby said she will been under federal investiga- vember election is the dawn Chris Davis suit against Opa-locka for bring her expertise and ex- tion by the FBI for kickback of new leadership in the city. its faculty water and sewage perience in Opa-locka to the schemes and other corrup- "Now is the time for our system and over-billing. forefront. tion allegations. The probe city to move forward with Davis, 30, was born and Suarez is a chef by profes- "I am familiar with the lead to the indictment and the new faces of people that raised in Opa-locka. He has sion but spends much of his city's charter, code of ordi- conviction of other city of- really care about the city of also served on the Zoning free time volunteering on nances, zoning code, legis- Opa-locka," said Burke. Board where he touts con- the football field in Opa-loc- lative decisions, powers and Burke was part of a group tributing to changes to out- ka on his son's team. The duties of elected officials; and dated zoning codes. Sherelean Bass of residents who rallied and candidate said youth enrich- all aspects of policies and filed paperwork for Opa-loc- Davis said once he is in of- procedures of our municipal- ka to be dissolved in 2017 be- fice, he will tackle the city's ry School, who has lived in ity," said Irby. "I understand cause of the corruption and money problems. Most of Opa-locka for 27 years. She the responsibility that is re- lack of services. all, he wants to make sure is also a minister, which is a quired to serve, represent Now, he is back campaign- that the commission is held theme in Opa-locka. Mayor and protect our citizens and ing on the other side of the accountable by the taxpay- Taylor's husband and Vice our business community." issue. ers. Mayor Joseph Kelley are men Her first order of busi- Once elected, Burke said "They need to be more of the cloth.. ness will be to stop wasteful he wants to focus on fixing transparent. The processes Bass said her experience spending from city hall. the city's infrastructure. aren't clear or transparent," working with hundreds "We must follow specif- "If we don't do anything he said. of families who venture ic guidelines from our city's with our infrastructure, we Davis said he plans to ad- through the doors of the el- budget and five-year recov- vocate for citizen's forums John Henry Taylor Jr. will be drinking our waste- ementary school located in ery plan, which is already in water," said Burke, calling and citizen-led boards to Opa-locka is what makes progress." the conditions in Opa-locka get "more say-so from the her qualified to be commis- On June 1, 2016, after de- ficials, including her son, residents." deplorable. George Suarez Jr. sioner. She has held the li- claring a financial emergency Demetrius Corleon Taylor. Second-time candidate Candidate Audrey aison position for 19 years. in Opa-locka, Gov. Rick Scott In 2012, the mayor's husband Christina Banks said her fo- Dominguez works as an of- "This has placed me in a assigned an oversight board and sister were arrested for cus is to bring back opportu- fice manager at Miami Dade ment through Parks & Rec- positive position to learn to screen and approve spend- political corruption sur- nities for the future genera- College. She also thinks reation should be the top the needs, wants and areas ing in the city. The board also rounding her 2010 campaign. tions of Opa-locka. that her education can help priority for the city. of concern of our residents," ordered Opa-locka to devise "Our city is at stake right her in a role as a commis- "Getting the kids away said Bass. "I have been a voice a five-year recovery plan, TWO FULL-TERM SEATS now, and we must make a sioner. She has degrees in from the streets will bring fighting for our children, which was presented by the Despite Opa-locka's list of change for our future," said criminal justice and human down the crime," said Suarez. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 The first Black woman to STREET cover Congress honored

COMPILED BYTalk KISHANDA BURNS, [email protected] Alice Allison Dunnigan to get statue Press and became the head of that organization’s Wash- at journalism archive in Capitol ington Bureau on Jan. 1, 1947, How do you feel about President Donald Trump a job she held for 14 years STACY M. BROWN supplying stories to 112 Black canceling pay raises for most federal workers? NNPA Newswire Contributor newspapers across the Unit- ed States. On Friday, Sept. 21, a new Dunnigan was the first sculpture of Alice Allison Black woman accredited to Dunnigan, the first Black report on the White House, woman to receive press cre- covering presidential press dentials to cover the White conferences. House and Congress, is sched- She also became the first uled to go on display at the Black woman to gain press Newseum in Washington, D.C. credentials to report on Con- At the unveiling of the gress, the State Department sculpture, featured guests are and the Supreme Court. She expected to tell the story of GeKeima Howard, 37 Latoya Jean, 44 also made history by being Gina Jefferson, 30 this pioneering journalist who Miramar Miami the first Black woman on a North Miami rose to the top of her profes- presidential tour when she sion despite racist policies A justified reason as to why Trump is an idiot. He thinks went on the whistle-stop tour Anyone who has a job knows that segregated Black journal- Alice Allison Dunnigan it was canceled after being taking away from the Amer- with President Truman, ac- that a pay increase is always ists and sexist attitudes that promised to federal work- ican people is a good thing. cording to the Newseum. helpful because we all have I feel like federal workers severely limited opportunities thepresident and his adminis- ers is expected. Countless Throughout Dunnigan’s ca- bills to pay. I feel like Trump should get an increase in for women in the industry. tration. dollars are being spent on reer, she battled the rampant is taking money out of peo- their pay instead of cancel- “Alice Dunnigan endured Ryan, who has earned rec- products/services that most racism and sexism that dom- ple's pockets. ing it. poverty, segregation and sex- ognition for her fearless re- Americans feel are unneces- inated the mostly white and ism and she fought to fulfill porting on the White House, sary, so why not stick to the male professions of journal- her dream of becoming a jour- couldn’t immediately be promise of providing a pay ism and politics. She once fa- nalist,” designer Lauren Bohn reached for comment. raise? Trump is definitely is mously stated, “Race and sex wrote on Twitter. Dunnigan, who began her not a president of his word, were twin strikes against me. “Alice’s story should give journalism career in Kentucky but we know that already. I’m not sure which was the hope to anyone who has ever before moving to Washington, hardest to break down.” doubted his or her ability to D.C., was a pioneering jour- In 2015, the Newseum host- make it through tough times nalist who rose to the top of ed a program about Dun- or, much more painfully, his or her profession despite racist nigan, “Inside Media: Alice her own worth,” said political policies that segregated Black Dunnigan, Pioneer of the Na- analyst Jordyn Holman. journalists and sexist atti- tional Black Press.” Denver, Colorado, Mayor tudes that severely limited The program featured Carol Shanta Scott, 38 Michael B. Hancock said the opportunities for women in Corey White, 23 McCabe Booker, who edited Homestead tribute is long overdue. a male-dominated workplace. Broward and annotated a new edition “Alice Dunnigan was a bar- The life-sized bronze sculp- of Dunnigan’s autobiography, I’m starting to think that he rier breaker for women and ture was created by Kentucky I mean, it’s Trump. It is ex- “Alone Atop the Hill.” likes to see the American people of color to reach high- sculptor Amanda Matthews pected of him to do some- The sculpture will be people struggle just to make er heights in journalism,” Han- and is being cast at the Pro- thing like that. He doesn’t on display at the Newse- Lennard Jenkins, 43 ends meet. What’s the legit- cock said. metheus Foundry in Lexing- care. I just hope this opens um through Dec. 16. It will Miami imate reason why he can- The announcement by the ton, Kentucky, Newseum of- up the American people’s then be taken to Dunnigan’s celed a pay raise? Federal Newseum comes as current ficials said in a press release. eyes, so they can see why hometown of Russellville, It is what it is. We already workers are some of the CNN White House Corre- During World War II, Dun- voting is important. Kentucky, and installed on know how Trump is so it was most-hardworking people spondent April Ryan — who’s nigan moved to Washington, the grounds of the West Ken- expected. who are known. I know some also Black – revealed she has D. C. to work at the War La- tucky African American Her- of them were waiting for a hired a bodyguard because of bor Board. After the war end- itage Center as part of a park pay raise because it is prob- the intimidation and threats ed, Dunnigan went to work dedicated to the civil rights ably long overdue. she’s received covering for the Associated Negro Attorneys question white Dallas officer’s story of fatal shooting Cop said she shot Black man in an apartment she thought was her own

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Attorneys for the family of a Black man who was shot and killed by a white Dallas police officer who says she mistook his apart- Photo via AP ment for hers criticized the Former First Lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to officer’s account, saying make an appearance in Miami later this month. it was overly sympathet- ic and contradicted state- ments from neighbors. The officer’s account Michelle Obama to lead emerged in an arrest af- fidavit released Monday, a voter rally in Miami shortly after the district at- torney announced that the Miami Times Staff and Wire Report the nation to get people to the case against officer Amber polls and cast their votes. Guyger would be present- Former First Lady Michelle “This is important,” she told ed to a grand jury, which Obama will headline a voter volunteers. “If we organize could decide on more se- registration rally in Miami and get things done and make rious charges than man- later this month. these events exciting ... it’s go- slaughter. The rally will take place ing to make a difference.”

Benjamin Crump, an Photos: Shaban Athuman/The Dallas Morning News via AP during a week of action by Obama urged people to “be attorney for relatives of Dr. Pamela Grayson raises her fist. When We All Vote, a nonpar- creative” and to “think out- 26-year-old Botham Jean, tisan organization, which she side the box” when plan- said the affidavit is “very When she put her key in The Dallas County med- those were Jean’s last co-chairs. It encourages vot- ning events. self-serving.” And Lee the apartment door, which ical examiner’s office said words. ing in November and future She has long been one Merritt, who also rep- was unlocked and slightly Jean died of a gunshot As for the contention elections. of the most popular draws resents the family, called ajar, it opened, the affidavit wound to the chest. His that Jean left his front door The location for the rally among Democrats, but it it an attempt to “condone said. Inside, the lights were death was ruled a homi- ajar, Merritt said Jean was has not been disclosed, how- remains an open question what happened, give her a off, and she saw a figure cide. Guyger was arrested a “meticulous individual” ever, a spokeswoman at When whether she will campaign break.” in the darkness that cast a Sunday night and booked who made it “a point to We All Vote has confirmed for any Democratic candi- The document, prepared large silhouette across the into jail in neighboring close the door behind him.” that the rally will start at 9 dates. She has kept a low by a Texas Ranger, ap- room, according to the offi- Kaufman County before “He put everything in a a.m. in Miami ZIP code 33125. profile since leaving the peared to be based almost cer’s account. being released on bond. particular place,” Merritt Although she's not running White House in January entirely on Guyger’s de- The officer told police At a news conference said. for office, Obama is encourag- 2017, limiting her political scription of events. that she concluded her Monday evening, Merritt He said Jean had a red ing everyone to exercise their commitment for now to Guyger, a four-year vet- apartment was being bur- said two independent wit- doormat outside his apart- right to vote in the upcoming helping When We All Vote. eran of the police force, glarized and gave verbal nesses have told him they ment door. “In fact, to en- November general election. Her highly anticipated told investigators that she commands to the figure, heard knocking on the door sure no one mistook his “A lot has happened in re- memoir, “Becoming,” is had just ended a 15-hour which ignored them. She in the hallway before the apartment the way this offi- cent elections; this is why it is due in stores on Nov. 13 — shift Thursday when she then drew her weapon and shooting. cer is claiming in this case, very important for everyone exactly one week after the returned in uniform to the fired twice, the affidavit He said one witness re- he went out and bought the to vote,” a recorded message midterm balloting — and South Side Flats apartment said. ported hearing a wom- biggest, brightest red rug of Obama’s voice said during Obama is expected to de- complex. She parked on She called 911 and, when an’s voice saying, “Let me and placed it right there at a conference Wednesday with vote the bulk of her time the fourth floor, instead of asked where she was, re- in! Let me in!” Then they his doorstep,” Merritt said. local civic organizations. until then to preparing for the third, where she lived, turned to the front door to heard gunshots, after which Associated Press writers To help her and members the book’s worldwide re- according to the affidavit, see she was in the wrong one witness said she heard Terry Wallace and David of When We All Vote, Obama lease and subsequent media possibly suggesting that unit, according to the affi- a man’s voice say, “Oh my Warren in Dallas and Ken is calling on organizations, tour. she was confused or disori- davit. Authorities have not God! Why did you do that?” Miller in Oklahoma City civic groups, churches and The Associated Press con- ented. released the 911 tapes. Merritt said he believes contributed to this report. community leaders all across tributed to this report. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 School security at top of W RD the county’s priority list ON THE STREET Proposed budget hearing for the start of the new fiscal year next Thursday O How they really FELIPE RIVAS [email protected] look at all of us

As the start of the new fis- Brian Dennis tian decent just because they cal year approaches, the Mi- were Haitian. Even though I ami-Dade County Commis- A group of individuals from attended school in Liberty City, sion discussed the tentative different parts of the world were I lived around the corner from budget and tax rates at the traveling together to a confer- Miami Central Senior High first budget public hearing on ence. Members of the group School at 2169 NW 98th St., Thursday evening. The coun- were originally from Jamaica, and there were plenty of Hai- ty has nearly $8 billion of total Trinidad, Zimbabwe, Nige- tian families in our neighbor- budget to allocate for general ria, Haiti, Bahamas and Africa hood. If you came on our block, government, neighborhood when they were pulled over by in our neighborhood messing and infrastructure, transpor- a racist police officer. The offi- with anyone we were going to tation costs, public safety, cer asked them, "Where are all handle our business with you. and recreation and culture of you [N-word]s going? When If you touched any of the peo- services, among other admin- it comes to the African diaspo- ple from our neighborhood in istrative costs. The new fiscal ra, I don't believe in separating school, we would all leave our year will commence on Oct. 1. us based on the country of ori- respective schools and go to On top of the county’s pri- gin, where we descended from the schools that they attend- ority list is the budgeting Miami Times Photo/ Felipe Rivas or the color of our skin, accord- ed to protect members of our of funds for public security Lyle Grandison, founder of the Circle of Brotherhood, advocates to the commission ing to the Willie Lynch Making neighborhood. We weren't a measures following the Feb. for money to fund his nonprofit, which focuses on stopping gun violence. of a Slave theory. bunch of tough guys and girls, 14 school shooting at Marjo- As a former United States but we promised each oth- ry Stoneman Douglas High recruit classes are current- institution of the Independent able housing and gentrifi- Marine, I toured countries lo- er that we would look out for School in Parkland. In re- ly underway that will outfit Community Panel. The panel cation. The county has side cated on the Mediterranean one another because we were sponse to the Parkland trage- the new response teams, said is a citizen-made up commit- aside more than $228 million Sea. I went to Egypt, Spain, friends. dy, Florida legislature requires Gimenez. tee with the purpose of over- to tackle the issues of afford- France, Tunisia and Israel, I will not retract or apologize specially trained law enforce- Several residents spoke seeing complaints about po- able housing. Michael Liu, and the one thing that I saw no for anything that I wrote in last ment officers assigned to each about their concerns in their lice officers, county officials director of the Miami-Dade matter in what country the USS week's column, "The downfall public school. neighborhoods, including gun and city employees. The panel County Public Housing and Iwo Jima ported, were people of Roy Hardemon," and I stand Miami-Dade County Public violence and the reinstitution was last funded by the county Community Development De- of African descent. We have a by every word and syllable that Schools has worked closely of the Independent Communi- in 2009 but was defunded due partment suggested a refocus tendency to look cross-eyed at I wrote. What the Hardemons with the different police de- ty Panel. to budget crunches. from homeownership to af- one another, while we are all and the rest of those coons did partments to meet this state Lyle Grandison and his team “With all the things that are fordable rental units. losing our neighborhoods one for a few measly dollars gave mandate. As a result, the Mi- of about a dozen men outfitted going on in the county with “Rental housing is under block at a time. While everyone me the reason to write about ami-Dade Police Department in khaki uniforms advocated regards to law enforcement, significant demand and a lot of was focusing on gentrification the ugly memory I have from is providing resources to place for county funds for the Circle we believe this is a necessary concern in regards to the cost in Liberty City, there has been the early '80s in the column more than 100 officers in pri- Of Brotherhood program, a board,” Benjamin said. “It was burden, especially to those in a silent gentrification move- you're reading today. John mary schools within the unin- nonprofit focused on reducing functioning properly and ef- the lower end,” Liu said. “We ment going on and unnoticed in 17:17 in English Standard Ver- corporated parts of the county. gun violence. “We advocate fectively up until the time it need to try to do more, with Little Haiti for years. If you think sion Bible says, "Sanctify them Allocated in the 2019 budget that in order to stop crime got defunded.” less.” that property values and high in the truth; your word is the are nine new specially trained and gun violence, you have County Commissioner Bar- For 2017-18, the tax rate in rent in Liberty City are out of truth." Priority Response Teams to to involve the residents,” said bara Jordan has brought the the county was close to 9.3 control, look up the same thing On the third Saturday, in July provide an expedited response Grandinson, who’s the exec- issue before the board several percent. in Little Haiti. From Biscayne of this year, I personally drove in the event of an active-shoot- utive director and founder of times. Her most recent push The tax rate for 2018-19 will Boulevard to the FEC Railroad a vehicle from Miami to Fort er situation, said County May- the program. He wants the was in February, but Gimenez be 9.7 percent of every $1,000 tracks at Northwest 37th Ave- Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, or Carlos Gimenez. county commission to sep- has blocked attempts to refi- of property value. nue, there has been this silent Orlando, Jacksonville, Talla- “These nine-member teams arate monies for the Peace- nance the panel. The budget includes fund- movement to get rid of Black hassee and St. Petersburg will provide services through- makers program. “We have The reinstitution of the pan- ing for enhanced hours at people and their businesses. dropping off Andrew Gillum's out the community, as we pro- been advocating for this type el will increase the trust be- libraries, books and materi- If you ride around in these ar- campaign signs. The one thing vide officers in each primary of thing for nine years, but the tween the community and law als and three new fire rescue eas, you will see it for yourself. that I saw is every nationali- school in the unincorporated blessing is that there are rela- enforcement, said Benjamin. units, said the mayor. And if you also want to know ty and gender working on his area through a partnership tions being built that were not He hopes that the mayor will The final budget meeting how some Hispanics live, ride campaign. The negative com- with Miami-Dade County there before.” change his mind and support will be 5:01 p.m. on Sept 20 behind Marlins Stadium, and ments that were made toward Public Schools to keep our Christopher Benjamin, head the Independent Community at county hall. The public is you'll see poor and struggling the soon-to-be-governor of children safe, and there is of the Legal Redress Com- Panel in the new budget. able to attend the hearing and folk living in dilapidated hous- Florida Gillum by his opponent nothing more important than mittee for the local NAACP Commissioners and resi- speak on any topic in the pro- ing and struggling businesses should have many Blacks and that,” he said. Five new police branch, advocated for the re- dents also addressed afford- posed budget. as well. Hispanics taking notice of the I grew up in the early '80s good old boy network and their when there were fights in attitudes and how they really humbled that the voters in schools with children of Hai- look at all of us. district 108 have voted to give FALLOUT me the opportunity to repre- spoke to Floridians on Floridi- CONTINUED FROM 1A sent them.” Joseph also mentioned the ans’ issues,” Willis said. “When chance to represent them? need to learn about the dif- KING he spoke, they listened a little It’s possible, says Yolanda ferent neighborhoods in the CONTINUED FROM 1A more.” Cash Jackson, an attorney, district she wants to serve in Willis said the plan is to re- lobbyist and community lead- order to better represent their representative for House Dis- introduce the candidates to the er. needs. trict 109, sees the selection of voters around the community “The community seems to Joseph will face Libertarian King as lieutenant governor as and to capitalize on the similar be willing to make a change,” Party candidate Riquet Cabal- positive for the campaign. political philosophies that King Jackson said. “The communi- lero in the general election on “I commend and stand be- shares with Gillum. The general ty has said that they are will- Nov. 6. hind [Gillum’s] choice,” Bush election is Nov. 6, less than two ing to let somebody else new Miami Times Photo/ Felipe Rivas It is possible that the in- said. “People want to have peo- months away. try to serve.” House District 108 Representative Roy Hardemon sits crease of racial mixing in the ple who are going to espouse “The best part about it is that That change may be at- next to his former opponent Dotie Joseph, during the Senate and House districts, as their Christian values, so I think Chris King already believes in tributed in part to the increase 2018 Miami Times Political Forum. well as the redrawing district it’s a plus.” our same core values,” Willis of Black registered voters. In maps, are part of the shift in King said in a recent in- said. “It is a good thing for us to 2016, the Miami-Dade Elec- All of these residents de- community. “I look forward to representation that’s happen- terview with the Daytona have someone on board who al- tions Department reported serve adequate representa- being an alerted and informed ing as a result of the August News-Journal that his politics ready believes those things and 232,906 Black registered vot- tion, said Stephen Hunter representative of the commu- primary elections, said Jack- reflects a view of his beliefs. already has spoke about these ers. In 2018, 240,029 Black Johnson, attorney, and chair nity to bring real change,” he son. “For the last 30 years, I would things to the public, even before registered voters took to the of the county’s Black Affairs said. The representation for say that the Christian faith has becoming lieutenant governor.” polls. That is a 3 percent in- Advisory Board. Much like Pizzo, Democrat Black Miamians may change in many ways been hijacked by The function of the lieutenant crease from two years ago. “People of that district de- Dotie Joseph, who won the further come 2020. a very conservative Republican governor is to help the gover- Pizzo, the newly elected serve to have representation. primary election for House Three of the four Black ideology that is not reflective nor implement his agenda. Florida senator for District Whether they are on this side District 108 faces the task of county commissioners face of a commitment to serve, and King is a successful business- 38, which covers parts of of the water or on the other representing a wide range of term limits. Vice Chairwom- care for, and lift up people of all man and developer but lacks Opa-locka, Brownsville and side of the water,” Johnson demographics. an Audrey Edmonson and backgrounds,” King said. legislative experience. He can Little Haiti, as well as Miami said. Florida House District 108 Commissioners Barbara Jor- The Gillum campaign will use his business experience to Beach, Miami Shores and Bal In an interview, Pizzo said covers parts of Miami, North dan and Dennis C. Moss will continue to work to expand help the governor in financial Harbour, will represent a va- his campaign message fo- Miami, Little Haiti, Liber- have to give up their seats, the grassroots effort and en- matters, as well as affordable riety of demographics with cused on issues affecting the ty City and El Portal among leaving recently re-elected gage voters locally, explained housing. different socioeconomic sta- community he believes need other areas. The 2010 census Jean Monestime as the only Willis Howard, senior political King’s political inexperience tuses. addressing: education, af- reports that 156,848 residents Black commissioner. A coun- strategist for the campaign in should not be a concern, said The 2010 U.S. Census re- fordable housing and climate live in her district. Of that ty commission mayoral race Miami-Dade and South Bro- Foreman. “We live in an era ports 466,655 residents live in change. number 45,407 of the resi- is also slated for 2020. ward.“The reason [Gillum] now where voters are willing District 38. 268,059 of those “I believe they want a dents are white, 99,433 are It is important for the com- resonated with so many folks to take a chance on new can- residents are white, 159,502 change of representation to Black and 38,502 are Hispanic. munity members to stay in- is because when he spoke, he didates.” are Black and 180,322 are His- get something done,” he said. In the primaries, Black vot- volved in the political agen- panic. ers represented more than “It can be the representative, das of their neighborhood STATE & FEDERAL According to a Miami-Dade it can be the inability to make half of the total 88,020 regis- and at the county level, John- Elections District Demo- headway in the state Senate, tered voters of District 108. son said. He also stressed that graphic analysis, 252,685 total but the bottom line is that af- Black voters stood at 49,363 residents need to be involved voters participated in the Au- ter several years, we really ha- while 12,287 were white and in the voting process. APPEALS & POST-CONVICTION gust primaries in Senate Dis- ven’t addressed the critical is- 19,449 were Hispanic. “Turn out is going to be 3.800 | 3.850 | Habeas Corpus trict 38. About 76,396 Black sues around the community.” “Their desire for a change very important,” he said. 305-570-2335 voters went to the polls, sur- Pizzo said that a learning came across loud and clear,” “Their participation in the 199 East Flagler Street | Suite 158 Miami, Florida 33131 passing the 73,765 white vot- curve is imminent when it Joseph wrote in an email. voting process is going to be Wade M. Whidden, Karen Johnson, ers by more than 2,500 voters. comes to the different needs “People wanted to feel that very important as these seats Hispanics represented the of the community, and wants their interests were being come up. The communities Jacksonville Miami Orlando Naples/Ft. Myers Tampa* largest number of registered to be more inclusive when represented in a way that the that do not stay involved, get voters with 81,018. it comes to representing the incumbent was not [sic], I am ignored.” The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 Finance Technology

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APPEALS TO COURT ALLEGES WELLS FARGO DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BLACK BORROWERS FAIR HOUSING ACT LAWSUIT REVIVED Henry Childs II

LATOYA BURGESS Special to The Miami Times Henry Childs iami Gardens has filed an 2012 2018 appeal in a case, in which the city alleged Wells Fargo used discriminatory lending prac- Wells Fargo paid The city of Sac- assumes new tices against its residents. more than ramento accused MWells Fargo dodged a Fair Housing Act lawsuit Wells Fargo of from Miami Gardens back in June 2014 when illegal lending agency role a federal judge ruled the city had insufficient $175 in minority and evidence to support claims of discriminato- million to low-income com- ry lending. The suit alleged the San Francis- settle similar White House advisor is now munities where co-based bank charged higher mortgage rates to discrimination Black and Hispanic borrowers compared to their they also claim miniority business director allegations white counterparts who were similarly situated. it reduced home brought by Miami Gardens claimed that in turn, this led to values, limited Miami Times Staff Report the Justice decreased property values and caused a wave property tax rev- of foreclosures during the 2008 housing crisis. Department. Henry Childs II will be the national director Now the third largest Black-populated city in the enue and drove of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority country is reviving the fight after filing a notice up foreclosures. Business Development Agency (MBDA). Childs SEE ACT 10B will be the 17th director of the agency, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced Wednesday. Established by an executive order in 1969, MBDA is the only federal agency dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority-owned businesses. “Mr. Childs’ commitment to economic devel- opment in minority communities is an unrivaled asset to the Department of Commerce,” said Ross. “In his new role, I fully expect him to continue to vigorously pursue opportunities and growth for minorities as well as the country as a whole.” Childs also serves as policy advisor to the White House’s Office of Public Liaison where he leads the administration’s outreach to the Black community. He also works closely with the Office of American Innovation on economic development issues for urban areas and urban revitalization. “I am honored to be selected by Secretary Ross to lead the Minority Business Development Agency,” said Childs. “I look forward to working with the dedicated team at MBDA as we blaze the agency’s path into the future.” Prior to his appointment, Childs served as the Economic Development Administration policy advisor for the Department of Commerce. As advisor, he provided counsel on economic de- velopment and fostered partnerships with other federal agencies as well as national and interna- tional organizations. Childs also oversees the Department of Com- merce’s $1 billion in supplemental Congressional funds for disaster recovery and readiness grants after the natural disasters of 2017.

collaborated on the two bedroom/two Villages, a similar bath; and 36 three development, only a bedroom/two bath, few blocks away. garden-style rentals. In this area, there Residents will have is already an abun- employment assis- dance of low-in- tance programs, on- AFFORDABLE HOUSING come, tax-credit- site literacy training built properties, so Pierre and a variety of ac- I had hoped this de- tivities aimed to en- MATTERS velopment would have been courage community pride, all DANIELLA PIERRE, [email protected] affordable homeownershipfree services. For families who and rental units, targeted have been waiting for their those priced-out of the mar- chance to live in District 3 and Just another way to make ket. who earn less than $51,000 a But according to docu- year, a new apartment home Affordable housing gets built in Miami. money or development? ments, Sunset Pointe Apart- with amenities could be in ments, located at 1170 NW reach. Just be sure to save up to low wages and the ever-in- purpose for a vast majority of A trailer park in North Cen- housing developers: Urban 79th St., in Miami, will be for for the application fee and creasing high rents, we con- families and senior citizens. tral Miami-Dade will soon be League of Greater Miami Inc. buyers who are at or below security deposit before you tinue to watch and wait. However, it is time to build another affordable housing and Cornerstone Group Part- our county’s area median in- go buying any new furniture. communities that make sense development. The team be- ners. come. The four-building, 136- And for others like me who BUILD WHAT IT TAKES for the greater good of all. In hind this is made up of two The Urban League and unit development comprises continue to be priced-out and TO LIVE HERE the 21st century, we shouldn’t very well-known affordable Cornerstone earlier this year 28 one bedroom/one bath; 72 pushed-out of living here due Low-income housing has a SEE PIERRE 10B Technology 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

The new iPhone XS and XS Plus in gold

APPLE PREVIEW Three iPhones, an Apple Watch and more rumored to be revealed by company

BRIAN HEATER a cheaper version of the X-style phone. Speaking of wishful thinking, here’s an Tech Crunch After all, the first iPhone X was pretty assorted collection of what else could be commonly understood to be cost-prohib- on hand: It’s been a slow year for Apple hard- itive. The easiest way to drop the cost? HomePod Mini: A smaller version of ware. The company has traditionally done Swap the OLED display for LCD, naturally. the company’s premium smart speaker? a good job spreading announcements The phone will reportedly get Face ID Siri could certainly use the boost. throughout the calendar, but aside from as it drops the home button. As for the MacBook Air upgrade: The legacy line an iPad event in Chicago and a MacBook name? iPhone XC has been somewhat is certainly due for an update, including a refresh a few months back, there’s been credibly floated. long-awaited Retina display. little news out of the company. Even this Apple Watch Series 4: It’s the time of AirPods: Water resistance and im- summer’s WWDC was utterly devoid of the season. The suggestion of a round proved Siri functionality could be on tap. hardware news. face appears to be little more than wish- Pad Pro: This one feels like a bit more An Apple Watch All that’s about to change at the big ful thinking, but the standard squircle of a crapshoot, all said, but a new iPhone charging on a show being held noon Wednesday, Sept. shape has been improved a bit with X-style design is likely coming sooner or magnetic dock. 12 at Steve Jobs Theater on the compa- the addition of an edge-to-edge display, later. ny’s new space-age Cupertino campus. marking the first major hardware redesign AirPower: A year should be enough Rumors are coming fast and furious, and in the three years the watch has been time, right? by all accounts, there’s A LOT to expect, kicking around. Along with a 15 percent from a slew of new phones, to an updat- larger display, battery and heart- ed Apple to some additional news on the rate monitoring are said to iPad front. be improved, as well. Here’s a breakdown of some of what we expect from the big show. iPhone XS: This is the big one. In more ways than one. Last year’s 10th anniver- sary iPhone event found the company intent on pushing the state of the art on iPhone (and bezel) technology. This year, we fully anticipate the arrival of the sequel. The flagship model will arrive in two sizes — 5.8 and 6.5 inches, referred to as the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Plus (or, possibly, max), respectively. One of the smaller (but compelling) rumors of the bunch is the inclusion of a Lightning to USB-C cable in-box. Yes, for better or worse, Apple is keeping Lighting around, but the new cable will make it easier to hook up to those new MacBooks and also enable fast charging. The phones will all suppos- edly be available in gold, as well, which appears to have been hinted at with the invite’s art work. Cheaper iPhone X: Along with the flagships, Apple is said to be bringing The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 Accomplished engineers earn rare achievement Experienced men were elected to the native, May holds a mas- ter’s degree and a Ph.D. in National Academy of Engineering electrical engineering and computer science from the STACY M. BROWN University of California, NNPA Newswire Contributor Berkeley. Despite his success, he The National Academy said there’s still a glaring of Engineering has 83 new need for more individuals members this year, includ- of color in engineering. ing a rare three Black men “We need more diversity who are scheduled to be We basically in engineering so that we inducted in a ceremony in live in an era solve problems that take Washington, D.C. on Sept. where engineering Lynden Archer Gabriel Ejebe Gary S. May into account all experiences 30. and science are and perspectives. I encour- Lynden A. Archer, a pro- essentially at the age minority and Afri- approaches to engineering Academy of Engineering age young people who are fessor of engineering at Cor- forefront of both can-American youngsters to education.” Class of 2018,” said May, the interested in engineering nell University in Ithaca, “ train their creativity in this The academy does not seventh chancellor of UC to seek mentors who can human advancement New York; Gary S. May, field … it prepares you for so disclose the racial makeup Davis and one-time dean of help them get on a path that chancellor of the Universi- and creating wealth.” many things,” he said. of its membership, but past the College of Engineering works for them,” May said. ty of California; and Gabriel Election to the National Journal of Blacks in High- at the Georgia Institute of “My early experience C. Ejebe, the senior project Lynden A. Archer Academy of Engineering er Education research has Technology in Atlanta. with the National Society manager for energy trading counts among the highest shown that Blacks make up “It is gratifying to be rec- of Black Engineers was in- and markets for Open Ac- professional distinctions ac- about 1 percent of the mem- ognized for my research valuable, and I’m still in- cess Technology Interna- corded to an engineer. bers. in semiconductor manu- volved with them. All of us tional in Minneapolis; are Academy membership re- According to an analy- facturing and for creating can and should play a role in the three fellows. portedly honors those who sis of the new membership programs to encourage inspiring people of all ages “I think African-American sity of Southern California have made outstanding con- list by JBHE, it appears that underrepresented groups to find ways to follow their participation in engineering where he majored in chem- tributions to “engineering there are three Black en- to pursue STEM careers,” dreams,” he said. is crucial,” said Archer, who ical engineering, Archer research, practice, or ed- gineers among the 83 new said May, a graduate of the The third Black person joined the faculty at Cornell holds a Ph.D. in chemical ucation, including, where members. Two of the three Georgia Institute of Tech- in this year’s cohort of in 2000. engineering from Stanford appropriate, significant con- – Archer and May – have nology who earned selec- new members is Gabriel Archer has earned rec- University. tributions to the engineer- current academic affilia- tion to the academy for his C. Ejebe, the senior project ognition by the academy “We basically live in an ing literature” and to “the tions. contributions to semicon- manager for energy trading for “advances in nanoparti- era where engineering and pioneering of new and de- The new members bring ductor manufacturing re- and markets for Open Ac- cle-polymer hybrid materi- science are essentially at veloping fields of technolo- the total number of U.S. search and for innovations cess Technology Interna- als and in electrochemical the forefront of both human gy, making major advance- members to 2,293, accord- in educational programs for tional in Minneapolis. energy storage technolo- advancement and creating ments in traditional fields of ing to JBHE. underrepresented groups in Ejebe could not immedi- gies.” wealth,” Archer said. engineering, or developing/ “I am honored to be in- engineering. ately be reached for com- A graduate of the Univer- “It’s crucial to encour- implementing innovative cluded in the National A St. Louis, Missouri, ment.

of America for discrimina- stitutions are discriminat- tory behavior – all of which ing against their residents,” ACT were dismissed. said Suarez. CONTINUED FROM 8B Sixty-five percent of the Wells Fargo is no stranger population in Miami Gar- to this kind of controversy. of appeal with the U.S dens are homeowners, and In 2012, the big bank paid Court of Appeals for the the city has been working to more than $175 million to 11th Circuit. increase those numbers. In settle similar discrimina- “This city is appealing April 2012, Miami Gardens tion allegations brought by the case because we believe purchased a property for the Justice Department. As that the court got it wrong $54,370 – ironically enough, a part of that deal, in which and failed to follow clearly from Wells Fargo. The the bank did not admit established precedent,” said purchase was a part of the wrongdoing, Wells Fargo Miami Gardens City Attor- Neighborhood Stabilization settled comparable lawsuits ney Sonja Dickens. Program, a federal resource filed by the state of Illinois Wells Fargo spokeswom- that aims to provide shelter and the city of Baltimore. an Michelle Palomino said using revitalized homes. Back in February 2018, the the bank is prepared for the Miami Gardens was award- city of Sacramento accused city’s appeal after its 2014 ed $6.8 million. Wells Fargo of illegal lend- iStock.com/kali9 victory. Miami Mayor Francis It is very difficult to win ing in minority and low-in- Suarez, also a lawyer who come communities where “We were pleased with in these cases because the court’s decision in June has fought and won similar they also claim it reduced A look at trends to grant our motion for cases, said fighting discrim- the banks have very home values, limited prop- summary judgment and ination lawsuits could be a high-powered lawyers erty tax revenue and drove dismiss the city of Miami tough battle. and spend a lot of up foreclosures. Gardens’ case against Wells “It is very difficult to win money on litigation.” “If the city wins, it would in these cases because the “ mean that the banks in- and challenges of Fargo,” said Palomino. “And, [we] will be prepared to re- banks have very high-pow- Miami Mayor volved will be held ac- spond to the city’s appeal. ered lawyers and spend a Francis Suarez countable for discriminato- We will continue our focus lot of money on litigation,” ry lending practices,” said Black businesses on helping to expand home- said Suarez. “These are cas- Dickens. “Specifically, they ownership opportunities es that if [the bank] loses, it will be held accountable for in Florida and across the can cost them hundreds of sage to large corporations. targeting minority home- New survey gives inner look at the country.” millions of dollars, so they “I think a win would be owners and lending to them Wells Fargo was not the put a lot of resources into incredible, not only for the on terms that are less favor- state, profitable in entrepreneurship only major bank on the them.” African-American and His- able than others.” city’s radar as the 2014 law- The mayor went on to panic communities but also No date has been set for SELENA HILL passion motivated them to suit also targeted JPMorgan, say that a win in this case for the cities themselves to both parties to present their Black Enterprise start a business. Another 53 Chase, Citigroup and Bank would send a pivotal mes- push back when large in- arguments. percent said they were ready A new survey conducted by to be their own boss. Mean- small business financing firm while, 30 percent said they Guidant Financial revealed launched a startup when some interesting trends in the “opportunity presented Black business ownership. Ac- itself” and 22 percent said PIERRE cording to Guidant Financial’s they were dissatisfied with CONTINUED FROM 8B website, more than 2,600 busi- working in corporate Amer- ness owners and aspiring en- ica. Twelve percent said be building blocks and sub- trepreneurs responded to the they launched a business divisions of low-income survey. after being laid off or out- housing, which only address- Among the Black business sourced. es the needs of a segment of owners who responded, over the population, while others half said their businesses were THE CHALLENGES continue to be priced-out and profitable yet challenges as OF BLACK displaced. If this continues a Black-owned business re- ENTREPRENEURSHIP to happen, what we will end mained. As a group, they are An overwhelming majority up with is more segregation also less confident in the po- of Black entrepreneurs sur- and exclusion. We ought to litical state of small business veyed, 80 percent, said lack be implementing zoning for that other survey respondents. of capital was the most chal- mixed-development, rec- Other takeaways of Black lenging aspect of running a reation centers for youth, small business owners sur- business. According to Pro- homeownership, entrepre- veyed, 62 percent identified as jectDiane, only 0.2 percent neurship and initiatives that men and 38 percent as women. of all venture capital funding build and empower stronger Most fell between the ages of was allocated toward start- families. That’s what it will 40 to 49 with 28 percent, while ups founded by Black women take to redevelop our urban 25 percent were between 50 in 2016, while just 34 Black core communities. It took five mortgages to bring Sunset Pointe Apartments into reality. and 59 years old, and 22 per- women business owners re- cent are 30 to 39. ceived more than a million HOUSING RELIEF diate relief coming our way. in times like these. If you fordability gap. The research also showed dollars of funding in the last NEEDED NOW Well I’m here to tell you that don’t want to build housing The residents of this com- that the highest volume of year. It took five mortgages in- it is time and long overdue to meet our needs, then raise munity have put up with such Black entrepreneurs live in As a result, many Blacks are cluding surtax dollars to for a fair and equitable local the wages or make housing high levels of inequities for Texas, followed by Georgia, forced to fund their own busi- make the deal happen at Sun- economy that would not only policies more inclusive and far too long and it’s time that California, Florida, and North nesses. In fact, 70 percent of set Pointe Apartments. That continue to support the haves fair. But something has to housing relief come our way. Carolina. those surveyed financed their tells me that residents aren’t of this community, but the give. The housing relief that Tired of being priced-out companies using cash, while the only ones who need mort- have nots, too. Because at the is needed now involves in- of living here? Has the cost of WHY BLACK 23 percent received funding gage financing and housing end of day, it’s all interrelat- novation, thinkers like me as rent caused you to move away? AMERICANS ARE STARTING from friends and family. Elev- assistance. ed. Affordable housing is not well as builders to strategize Let’s hear about it! Share your BUSINESSES en percent said they tapped Faced with stagnant wag- a Black or white thing; it is and address ways to remove story. Contact Daniella Pierre Sixty-two percent of Blacks into their 401(k) plans to fund es and ever-increasing rents, just the way people live and barriers to entry along with affordablehousingmatters@ said their desire to pursue their their businesses. there seems to be no imme- survive with what they have resources to bridge the af- gmail.com. Sell It | Rent It | Find a Job | A Car A House | An Apartment Classified 11 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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Tom Shea, presi- ment or skills train- Where are the jobs such as automobiles, For the quarterly dent of Fort Lau- ing, he said. in South Florida’s which are made to survey, more than Invitation to Bid derdale-based out- Employers are in marketplace? last for a long time. 11,500 employers in- Structural Steel Package placement firm Right a tight labor mar- Manpower says Statewide, 24 per- terviews were con- Management Flori- ket, where they have job prospects appear cent of employers ducted by Milwau- Yates & Sons Construction Company and Jackson Health Systems da/Caribbean, which more job openings best in construction; — compared with 23 kee, Wisconsin-based cordially invite subcontractors to complete and submit their bids by is part of Manpow- than there are job manufacturing of percent a year ago ManpowerGroup Thursday October 18, 2018 no later than 2pm for the following project: erGroup. “Talent is candidates. South fast-moving goods — said they plan to throughout 50 states, more important than Florida added nearly such as food and hire more employ- the District of Co- Jackson Health System ever, and companies 46,000 jobs in July medications; trans- ees. 4 percent plan lumbia and Puerto JHS West Medical Campus are having a hard over a year ago, while portation and utili- to reduce payrolls, Rico. The margin of time attracting and unemployment rates ties; wholesale and and 71 percent expect error for the data is The Invitation to Bid includes the following packages: retaining talent.” fell from a year ago, retail trade; informa- no change to staffing not greater than plus • Jackson West / BLDG. Superstructure Revision and Shell He said “companies according to Florida’s tion; financial activi- levels through year’s or minus 3.9 percent, Package, Prepared by Perkins and Will Architects, Inc. – have to be on the cut- Department of Eco- ties; professional and end, according to according to Man- August 16, 2018 ting edge if they’re nomic Opportunity. business services; the ManpowerGroup powerGroup. • Jackson West Project Specifications, Prepared by Perkins going to attract and As a result, there education and health survey. “August marked and Will Architects, Inc.– August 16, 2018 retain employees, are more opportuni- services; leisure and Of U.S. employers, the 95th month in a • Small Business Enterprise (SBE) & Responsible Wages – and be competitive.” ties for employees to hospitality, other 22 percent anticipate row for job growth Attached Form A-6, A-14 & A-16 Workers today are jump ship and take a services and govern- an increase in staff- in the U.S., and we Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings and other construction documents will be available through W. G. Yates Con- struction. Respond to Michael Posey at [email protected] to get Millennial marketing is a must-have access to bid documents. All bids must delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial Hos- JEFFREY MCKINNEY U.S. Census Bureau show. thrust into the spotlight for percent of them are not tar- pital Facilities, Design and Construction Department trailer located at Black Enterprise The data provide compel- kneeling while the national geting to this large consum- ling reasons why marketing anthem played before a foot- er audience with powerful the corner of NW12th Ave. and NW 19th St. Complete address is By 2020, spending by mil- to millennials is so crucial. ball game, as progressive. buying power. listed below: lennials in the United States Catering to millennials is However, shrewd marketers Further, millennials are Jackson Memorial Hospital – FD&C Command Center Trailer 1 is projected to reach $1.4 tril- something, presumably, of and industry analysts claim the most racially diverse Attn: Mike Posey lion annually. That amount which even Nike is acutely that banking on Kaepernick generation in American his- 1080 NW 19th Street is more than double the $600 aware. The athletic apparel is a shrewd move for Nike’s tory, making them potential- Miami FL 33136 billion this consumer demo- company recently featured bottom line. A report shows ly attractive to many types graphic is shelling out now controversial athlete Colin that Nike is one of millenni- of small businesses. Findings Yates is committed to supporting the economic development of cer- each year, according to glob- Kaepernick in an ad cam- als’ favorite brands. from the Pew Research Cen- tified Miami-Dade county small business enterprise-construction al tech and consulting giant paign, sparking outrage from Yet, despite the vastness of ter shows that 43 percent of (SBE-C) firms. Miami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are en- Accenture. Simultaneously, some corners of the internet, that generation and its enor- millennials are non-white, couraged to submit a bid package for this and future projects. W.G. millennials have eclipsed and cheers from others — mous spending power, a 2015 the largest share of any gen- Yates & Sons Construction Company and associated partners are an baby boomers as America’s particularly the online com- report from Manta reveals eration. And more than 8 in equal opportunity employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals largest generation, surpass- munities where millennials that just 15 percent of small 10 of them say they now have with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. ing 83 million and making reside in vast numbers. businesses across all indus- enough money to live how up more than a quarter of Many lauded Nike’s sup- tries market to millennial they want or expect to do so All questions can be directed to Mike Posey at mposey@wgyates. Americans, figures from the port of Kaepernick, who was buyers, meaning roughly 85 in the future. com. The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018

Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 12 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM THE ZIEGLER REPORT Kaepernick is winning without stepping on the field The player’s collusion in his collusion case- I’d say at this very mo- anthem controversy started by then-49ers the league and the NFL Players Association, ment, he is #winning at the game of life. quarterback, Kaepernick. has concluded that Kaepernick’s grievance case against NFL has With the help of Nike, Kaepernick has Kaepernick began the movement of peace- against the league and its owners has enough found gainful employment (a multiyear fully protesting police brutality against peo- merit to proceed to trial. enough merit to proceed deal) and another avenue to continue to ple of color during the 2016 season by taking Kaepernick is contending the owners vio- raise awareness and advance the cause of so- a knee during the national anthem. lated their collective bargaining agreement JENNY ZIEGLER cial equality. The movement caught on and other play- with players by conspiring to keep him off [email protected] Though you probably won’t catch him on ers from across the league soon joined in. an NFL roster. the football field kneeling anytime soon, you Some followed suit by taking a knee and He cites that his unemployment is a direct In the span of five days, Colin Kaepernick will see his face on television commercials, others raised their fist in a show of solidarity result of the protests, rather than his play on has received some of the best news he’s had billboards and social media ads. and support. the field. in more than a year. As it has been reported by several news The protests have grown to be a thorn in The case does, however, hinge on wheth- The quarterback-without-a-team has outlets, the company known simply by its both the league’s and owners’ sides and have er his lawyers can prove the owners worked learned that his collusion case against the “swoosh” logo will produce Kaepernick ap- left the quarterback unable to find a team together rather than decided individually to NFL got the green light to proceed to trial, parel to include jerseys, T-shirts and shoes. since he hit free agency in 2017. not sign Kaepernick, but this ruling is defi- and now he’s the new face of Nike’s “Just Do And Nike, who has gone on record as say- No tryouts. No workouts. nitely a good first step. It” campaign to mark Nike’s 30th anniversa- ing, “it supports athletes and their right to Hardly the treatment for a free-agent quar- It will allow Kaepernick and his legal team ry. freedom of expression on issues that are of terback that led his former team to a Super to have their day in court, to subpoena and The Twitter campaign rolled out with a great importance to our society” will re- Bowl appearance and NFC Championship present evidence, and question league offi- timeless black and white photo and a caption portedly also donate money to Kaepernick’s Game in consecutive seasons. cials, owners, coaches and other team exec- that read: “Know Your Rights” campaign. Kaepernick, who subsequently filed a utives. “Believe in something. Even if it means Both the arbitrator’s ruling and the ad grievance against the league and its owners The league had initially wanted the case sacrificing everything.” #Just do it campaign couldn’t have come at a more in- citing collusion to keep him off the football thrown out, but that request was denied. That simple slogan sums up what the quar- teresting or strategic time. field, will now be seeing the in- The NFL has yet to comment on this rul- terback has been going through this past year The 2018-2019 NFL season side of a courtroom. ing. with respect to his NFL career. Sept. 6 kicks off and the Last Thursday, ar- According to the New York Times, a hear- And regardless of whether league has yet to find a bitrator Stephen ing is likely to occur by the end of the year. he gets to play another down satisfactory resolu- B. Burbank, who The final decision in Kaepernick’s case, in the NFL or if he prevails tion to the national was selected by should he win and survive appeal, could of- fer some leverage toward a similar griev- ance still pending by unsigned safety Eric Reid, who played with Kaepernick in San Francisco and joined in the protests. Many have hailed Kaepernick as some- what of a hero for his political stance and his personal sacrifice, but his lawyer Mark Geragos has taken to Twitter calling his client “more than an athlete,” and an “All American Icon.”

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Carole CroonsA community and retail heavyweight, finds her place in music through jazz

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In music, a singer's personality Carole Ann Taylor often forms they way they perform. during a June At 73, jazz singer Carole Ann Tay- performance at the lor is known for her charming and I am basically a singer of uplifting stage presence. She’s a Nine O One Event & jazz standards. I evoke driving force with an easy way - re- another time when people Conference Center in flective of jazz’s improvisatory free- sat in clubs and listened Miami Gardens. dom. to music. I sing songs of An interpreter of other people's yesterday.” songs, she turns classic tunes like "You Can Have Him" by Nina Sim- “—Carole Ann Taylor one and "For All We Know" by Nat King Cole into poignant renditions, enriched by her own musical ex- voice is a natural extension of her pression. speaking voice. In her lifetime, she "I am basically a singer of jazz has more than once diverted on to standards," says Taylor. "I evoke improvisation. another time when people sat in Taylor was born in Connellsville, clubs and listened to music. I sing Pennsylvania, started taking sing- songs of yesterday." ing lessons as a child and listened But the nostalgia stops there. to music constantly. Growing up, In contrast to her role as a soul she sang in choirs in churches. singer, Taylor is progressive in her Her father was a civil rights ac- personal experiences. The bal- tivist, social worker and a Baptist ance between conviction and ex- minister and her mother was a perimentation in her jazz singing SEE JAZZ 6C

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Miss New York Nia Imani Frank- lin waits for the tiara to be put on her by outgoing Miss America Crowned without Cara Mund on stage in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a swimsuit contest U.S., Sept. 9. NIA IMANI FRANKLIN TAKES THE MISS AMERICA TITLE

WAYNE PARRY how they can get involved because The Associated Press I think they feel more empowered that they don’t have to do things The first woman to win the Miss America crown with- such as walk in a swimsuit for a schol- out having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t arship. have to. “And I’m happy that I didn’t have to Nia Imani Franklin, who won the title Sunday night in do so to win this title tonight because Atlantic City while competing as Miss New York, said I’m more than just that,” Franklin said. the changes in the 98-year-old pageant are a welcome “And all these women onstage are more modernization. than just that.” Franklin, 24, said she’s glad there was no swimsuit Her victory Sunday night resurrected a competition because it enabled her to eat a little more. string of successes the Empire State has had “These changes, I think, will be great for our organiza- in the pageant in recent years. Mallory Ha- tion,” she said. “I’ve already seen so many young women gan, Nina Davuluri and Kira Kazantsev won reaching out to me personally as Miss New York asking SEE NIA 6C Photo via Reuters The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 Ebony Johnson talks youth-led social justice She serves as an advisor with the es available that will guide them on how to lead and ad- 30-year-old local NAACP branch vocate change for issues in their communities. Miami Times Staff Report ue to inspire, equip, educate Q. What advice or in- and connect people to strong spiration can you offer to The Miami-Dade Branch possibilities. young people reading this of the NAACP is celebrating As part of the 30th anni- who see mounting social 30 years in the community. versary, the Miami-Dade challenges and question The branch is involved in Branch of the NAACP will whether they can really several initiatives, including host its Freedom Fund Soi- make a difference? the NAACP Youth Council. ree, honoring past pres- A. If you question your Ebony Johnson is the Mi- idents of the branch and power, you never get the ami-Dade NAACP Youth community leaders. The opportunity to see just Council Advisor and Region activities will take place 6-11 how much power you real- V Adult Representative to p.m. Sept. 29 at the Charles ly have. You are the future the National Youth Work F. Dodge City Center, 601 makers so make and support Committee. City Center Way, Pembroke the moves that you want or When Johnson was asked Pines. For more information, feel that will make your life, in 2009 to become the ad- visit: MiamiDadeNAACP. your families’ lives and your visor, she said, "How could org or call 1-877-NAACP09. community a place you love. I not?” she told The Miami Johnson shares her Stand for something or fall Times. “My grandfather Sam- thoughts about youth social Miami-Dade NAACP Youth Council attends a field trip at iHeartRadio. for anything. uel Bailey worked hard as justice development. president of the Mississippi Q. How can young peo-

Photo Courtesy of Miami-Dade NAACP Ebony Johnson, Miami-Dade NAACP Youth Council Advisor, at a rally with young activists.

Branch, and my mother Shir- ple better understand so- ley B. Johnson formed the cial challenges, make their Miami-Dade NAACP Youth voices heard, and drive Council in 1988. NAACP is real impact on issues they part of my family's legacy, care deeply about? and I will continue." A. They first have to be Johnson is a community guided to truly understand activist and educator. Born the issues, facts and how it and raised in Miami, she is was initiated, what are the the mother of two children, realistic changes that can be Tamaya and Jayson Jackson. made and who has the pow- Johnson learned her calling er to make these changes. early in life after teaching Next, once they have gath- and caring for toddlers at age ered the facts, then they 12 in the church's nursery must be guided to create a and her experiences on her strategic plan that includes first job as a childcare worker supporters who also care at age 15. Determined to be- deeply about the issues. come a good teacher, Johnson Q. How might compa- earned a master's in reading nies and civil institutions and learning disabilities from better support and invest the University of Miami. in youth-led change and She served Linda Lentin K-8 movement building? Center, Brentwood and Mill- A. Companies and civil er Phyllis Ruth Elementary institutions can better sup- schools as a teacher for al- port and invest in youth- most a decade. After accom- led change and movement plishing this, she then orga- by meeting, discussing and nized a nonprofit community strategizing with leaders of center in 2001, named The youth organizations like the Resource Room. Miami-Dade NAACP Youth As executive director of Council. Social issues can The Resource Room and The change focus many times Resource Room Child Care and may look different in & Learning Center, Johnson many communities. Sup- educates children through port can come in a variety aftercare and day programs. of ways from financial to Overseeing four centers, volunteering or connecting serving more than 200 chil- resources. When all parties dren daily, Johnson also ded- can work collectively to- icates time to help adults gether, and the mission is to connect or reconnect with support and invest in youth- programs. In 2013, Johnson led change and movement, joined D.A. Dorsey Technical truly then real change will College as a case manager for happen. Adult Education. Q. What resources and A lifelong member of the tools do you recommend oldest civil rights organiza- for young people interest- tion, Johnson, has lead peace- ed in taking the first steps ful sit-ins, marches for caus- to lead change? es that affect our community, A. I would recommend organized town hall meet- young people connect them- ings and distributed Thanks- selves with an organization giving baskets to families. that shares the same passion Johnson advocates for youth and ideas for change. To and is dedicated to providing be a great leader, you may leadership that guides them need to start with following, in being civically involved. listening to others that are She has received recogni- already doing great work. tion for her work and dedi- Many of these organizations cation and hopes to contin- have toolkits and resourc- The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018

New books and big smiles at the Read to Learn Book Fair. Taking a remote-controlled robot out for a spin. Children and familes get tons of freebies

Thousands of children and families swept through The Children’s Trust annual Family Expo on Sept. 8 where they enjoyed all-day activities indoors and out; live music and dance performances; giveaways and big-ticket raffle prizes, the latter courtesy of The Miami Times; and opportunities to learn about hundreds of academic, enrichment and well- ness resources available in the community. Parking, entry and participation were all free. Walking tall with balloon hats. Photos courtesy of Gregory Reed Winding down after story time.

Free book bags from The Trust. On stage with Guitars Over Guns. Striking a pose with the Amazing Mr. A. Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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Established in 1983, FROM ITS LION’S HEAD SUMMIT TO the Boulders Penguin Colony has experi- PENGUIN-FILLED SEAS, AND LUSH WINE enced decreased FARMS, SOUTH AFRICA’S JEWEL SHINES breeding numbers in recent years. SLOANE CROSLEY maniacs and who will turn out to be heroes. Airbnbmag Then, having had their fill of wondering, every- one decides to give themselves a break, go Let’s start at the top and go down, shall out and have a good time. Now spread those we? This option is not available when it hours out over six months, and there you comes to climbing one of Cape Town’s many have it. peaks — which some offensively fit locals Capetonians are a disturbingly friendly like to scale before work — but it is available people — good luck to you if you can make to us, here and now. it out of the most minor interaction without So first, a more elevated approach to everyone knowing each other’s blood types. Cape Town, that vibrant prow of an entire The benefits of staying in a real home continent’s ship: “If only we could eat our are immeasurable — to name a few, you sunsets,” wrote the Nobel Prize–winning J.M. get to immerse yourself in the bloodstream Coetzee, the city’s most famous literary son. and mindset of a city quickly, play house, “I say, we would all be full.” The man knows live a parallel life, open the windows, and of what he speaks. Landing in Cape Town, do as the locals do (bucket-showering and I was struck by a dramatic landscape that all) — but I will say, the cops don’t gener- seems to have swiped its blueprints from ally show up when you check into a hotel. a Disney film. This same jarringly beautiful Simone Borcherding, my wonderful host, was topography is visible in the background of a calm and collected on the phone, walking teenage Coetzee’s photographs, a treasure me through it as the alarm shrieked in the trove of which were discovered in his old flat background. “Welcome to Cape Town, right?” and put on display at the Irma Stern Muse- she asked, laughing. um, near the University of Cape Town. Part of me thought I might not leave again So how does it feel to be in Cape Town come sunrise. Which would not have been right now? Like the majority of crises you the end of the world. Simone’s home was read about in the news, it is both far more high-ceilinged and personality-filled and fea- and far less dramatic in person. Day Zero is tured a vine-covered porch where I found my- omnipresent — there was not a single beach self enjoying a glass of nerve-calming wine. or coffee shop or bar or museum where I But jet lag called, and so did Lion’s Head. did not hear talk of the drought — and yet? Lion’s head is like Table Mountain’s little The show must go on. If you live in an area sister, less imposing and easier to climb, and afflicted with the occasional hurricane or tor- an ideal way to shake hands with Cape Town. nado, put yourself in mind of that communal, Because Cape Town is so cosmopolitan anxious, electric vibe in the air hours before and culturally hip (the Zeitz MOCAA museum, an event — perversely jubilant with a pulse which opened in September, is truly one of of panic — as people stockpile supplies and the finest contemporary art museums I have wonder how bad things will get, who among ever visited), it’s easy to forget how far-flung them will turn out to be supply-hoarding SEE AIRBNB 6C

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BOOK REVIEW Read all about the Curtis Black family's struggles Latest book ends series with a bang Curtis had seen his sister, But fear not – author Kim- Trina. At 18, he’d left home, berla Lawson Roby doesn’t TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER with her husband, Reverend escaping an abusive father, send readers away with a [email protected] Curtis Black, leader of Deliv- abandoning Trina and their whimper in this book. No, erance Outreach. That’s a lot mother with an angry, bul- this novel goes out with a Life has handed you a lot of of Sundays, a lot of dressing lying alcoholic. Leaving had gentle bang that includes the chances. up, of pretending to be nice been self-preservation; Cur- scandals you need but not You’ve taken some, for to people Charlotte really tis had been planning an es- the profanity you don’t. That good or not. Others, you’ve didn’t want anything to do cape for years by then and gives this novel – the entire passed up, and regretted it. with. he hadn’t seen Trina but a series, in fact – a curious Maybe you’d be richer to- She was going to tell Cur- handful of times since. Now soap-opera feel, but churchy: day. Maybe you’d be poorer. tis soon that she was taking her husband had called to tell everybody in the Curtis For sure, you’d have an exis- a sabbatical, but she had to Curtis that she was dying. Black series has some sort of tence unlike what you have wait because of drama: their That brought back every mess attached to their lives now and, as in the new nov- daughter, Curtina, was hav- bad memory Curtis had. Was at some point or another. It’s el “Better Late Than Never” ing some sort of pre-teen it too late to replace them oh-no delicious but God for- by Kimberla Lawson Roby, phase and Curtis’s sister, Kimberla Lawson Rob with answers and better gives and so, eventually, does you wonder what might’ve Trina, was sick. wanted and she had strict mother drinking. kinds of memories? everybody else. been… In the meantime, Charlotte bedtimes, even on week- Blackmail was a good thing. All good things, as they If you’re not familiar with First Lady Charlotte Black coped by drinking vodka. ends. As for hanging out Secrets were even better. say, must come to an end Curtis Black, don’t start here; was tired. Curtina’s parents were al- with her friends, forget it. The phone call that Cur- and, alas, that includes char- go back to Book One and Every Sunday for 19 years, ways treating the 12-year-old Her parents even took her tis Black received from his acters and book series. In dive in. You’ll be happier that she’d gotten up, put on her like an infant. phone away! It was so unfair brother-in-law was one he “Better Late Than Never,” it way. If you’re a fan, though, finest clothes and her best They never let her leave and it would be much worse, never thought he’d get. also goes for the Curtis Black “Better Late Than Never” is face, and gone to church the house whenever she had Curtina not caught her It had been decades since family. the end of the line. Joe Budden deemed the Howard Stern of hip-hop The rapper has a new deal for top After a year, Budden would leave “Everyday Struggle” to podcasts in the nation with Spotify devote himself full time to the podcast he had been re- IMAN STEVENSON of his rap career. cording for three years. The New York Times He was also accused of The podcast’s team con- beating an ex-girlfriend, and Joe Budden, venes every Tuesday in As- This wasn’t how Joe Bud- even though charges were center, takes toria, Queens, at the home den planned on becoming fa- dropped, the allegations a break from studio of Parks Vallely, the mous. In fact, he didn’t plan continue to dog him. “Even recording. show’s audio engineer. Bud- much of anything. Now he’s if you’re innocent of those den, his co-hosts Rory Far- on the charts, but not for his things, therapy teaches you rell and Jamil Clay (Mal), a music. to always pay attention to the videographer and an intern, Instead, Joe Budden had part that I played in things,” gather as he reads a list of the No. 1 podcast on the Budden said. “I didn’t do any topics off his iPhone that iTunes music podcast chart of that stuff, but how did I he’s compiled throughout the — five slots ahead of the NPR get here? I frequented strip week. standard-bearer “All Songs clubs, I popped pills. My life The atmosphere in the stu- Considered.” was in disarray. It made me dio is very much a man cave, Budden had a brief taste of say, ‘No more.’” and the show has been crit- mainstream success as a rap- The Joe Budden Podcast icized for sexist comments, per with a Top 40 hit in 2003 began in 2015 as I’ll Name an issue Budden said he is before his career stalled. This Podcast Later. Budden trying to correct. “The work Now he has become a kind is like a retired athlete at a is to avoid topics we’re not of volatile elder statesman desk on ESPN. He’s brash, Emma Howells/ The New York Times qualified to speak on,” he of hip-hop, holding forth on opinionated and blunt. His hab. Everybody was mandat- yet another bad contract, so was rap,” Budden said. He has said. his podcast, social media and time spent as an artist on a ed there by court.” He failed he turned to the internet. He two sons, Joseph, 17, and Lex- “I think they’re doing the YouTube before an audience major record label lends him to get a diploma, he said, and started filming his day-to-day ington, an 8-month-old, with best that they can,” said Ki- of millions. an insider’s perspective, and by the age of 20 had a son life on his YouTube channel, his current girlfriend, Cyn- tanya Harrison, a freelance Budden is now banking on his disdain for the music in- with an older woman. Joe Budden TV. thia Pacheko. writer based in Jamaica, a new partnership with Spo- dustry has only served to Shortly after his son was This led to an offer to join In his new clean state, Bud- who noted the sexism in a tify to expand on his success. boost his credibility. born, a demo he recorded the cast of the VH1 reality se- den met Ian Schwartzman, piece about the podcast. “I’m Starting this fall, his podcast Joseph Anthony Budden Jr. made its way to Def Jam Re- ries “Love & Hip Hop: New a manager who saw prom- not sure if it’s enough, but will stream exclusively on was born in Spanish Harlem cordings, which resulted in a York.” It was an eye-opener. ise in the former rapper. “In I appreciate the effort that that platform. When asked in 1980. At 13, he moved to Jer- record deal for Budden. Right Budden saw it as the perfect terms of what he was capa- they’re doing it public.” why he thought Spotify was sey City with his mother and away he had a hit with “Pump vehicle to revive his rap ca- ble of doing as a personal- The guys had only just re- the best home for his show, older brother. He was soon It Up,” and he was nominat- reer. Instead, it was a pitiless ity,” Schwartzman said, “it turned from the East Coast Budden said simply, “They sent to a boarding school in ed for a Grammy, but Budden mirror that revealed an addict was limitless.” He envisioned leg of the Joe Budden Pod- weren’t afraid of me.” North Carolina. It turned out stalled as a rapper. He lasted in denial. He decided that the Budden as the “hip-hop How- cast tour. Clay, one of the Seated at the dining room to be a school that attracted at Def Jam until 2007. It was a way to get off pills was not to ard Stern.” co-hosts, recounted the story table in his Montclair, N.J., troubled youth. Though he chaotic time. go into rehab but to appear Thirteen years after his of a man who told him the home, Budden is just as he learned to rap there, he re- “Turmoil everywhere,” he on another VH1 reality show, only hit record and commit- podcast prevented him from seems as a podcast host: ex- turned to New Jersey with an recalled. “The label situation, “Couples Therapy.” ted to staying clean, Budden committing suicide. “I didn’t pressive and candid and un- arsenal of bad habits and was family situation. My relation- “I wasn’t going for cou- began his second act, becom- think that this was life chang- embarrassed to recount a soon addicted to angel dust. ship with my first child was ples therapy,” Budden said. ing a co-host on “Everyday ing,” Mr. Clay said minutes series of personal and profes- “My mom’s mission my nonexistent. I was broke and “I wasn’t going because they Struggle,” a daily hip-hop before heading to his usual sional misfortunes and poor entire teenage years was I was a new rapper whose were paying me. Drugs were news show on Complex Me- spot in Vallely’s house to re- decisions, from his battles just to save my life,” Budden career was spiraling down- my issue.” dia’s YouTube channel. That cord. with addiction, messy phys- said. He did, however, check ward.” The therapy worked. platform involved viral mo- Budden seated himself be- ical fights that spilled onto himself into rehab, a deal he He thought recording on And then he decided to quit ments that would increase fore the microphone. “Mic social media to rap beefs and struck with his mother in or- a smaller label would give rapping. Budden’s visibility and com- check, 1, 2, 1, 2,” he said in his shady recording contracts der to attend a prom. “I was him more freedom, but he “A large part of me being plete his transformation from gravelly baritone. The pod- that left him broke for most the only volunteer in that re- found himself saddled with absent in my first child’s life rapper to media personality. cast had begun. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018

each contestant's composite But all of them chose to wear score from preliminaries. Eve- gowns, anyway. NIA ningwear counted for the least, Behind the scenes, a revolt is CONTINUED FROM 1C at 20 percent. underway among most of the In an effort to have contes- Miss America state organiza- the title from 2013 to 2015 tants speak more during the tions who demand that nation- competing as Miss New York. competition, "peer questions" al chairwoman Gretchen Carl- A classical vocalist whose were incorporated, for which son and CEO Regina Hopper pageant platform is “advocat- each state Miss asked the next resign. ing for the arts,” Franklin sang one a question, instead of a The former Miss Ameri- an operatic selection from the judge or host. ca, Cara Mund, says the two opera “La Boheme” on Sunday Miss West Virginia, Made- have bullied and silenced her, night. line Collins, did not win an claims that the women deny. She wrote her first song at award for her onstage question Upon taking over at the helm age 5. It went “Love, love, love, but made headlines anyway of the Miss America Organiza- love, is the only thing that mat- when she was asked to name tion last winter following an ters to me, hey, hey, hey, hey, the biggest issue facing the email scandal in which for- hey.” At the prompting of an country. mer top leaders denigrated the Associated Press reporter, she "Donald Trump is the big- appearance, intellect and sex sang the song at her post-vic- gest issue facing our coun- lives of former Miss Americas, tory press conference as audi- try today," Collins answered, Carlson and Hopper set out ence members snapped their without hesitation. "Unfor- to transform the organization, fingers. Photo via USA TODAY tunately he has caused a lot dubbing it “Miss America 2.0.” Franklin won a $50,000 Miss America 2019, Nia Franklin of New York wins the crown. of divide in our country and Unhappy with how the scholarship along with the until we can trust in him and swimsuit decision was crown in the first Miss Ameri- up, but used her love for music ed a good deal of controversy protests, among other topics. the choices that he makes for reached, as well as with other ca pageant to be held without a and the arts to grow and fit in. and criticism of current Miss The pageant, hosted by our country, we cannot come aspects of Carlson and Hop- swimsuit competition. The fourth runner-up was America leadership. Minutes "Dancing with the Stars" united.” per’s performance, 46 of the Franklin said that when her Miss Massachusetts, Gabriela before the nationally televised judge Carrie Ann Inaba and Other changes to the com- 51 state pageant organizations father was diagnosed with can- Taveras; third runner-up was broadcast began, a comedian TV personality Ross Mathews petition were that the age lim- (the District of Columbia is in- cer several years ago —she do- Miss Florida, Taylor Tyson; warming up the crowd men- ("Ross the Intern" from Jay it was expanded from 24 to cluded) have called on the two nated stem cells as part of his second runner-up was Miss tioned that there would be Leno's "Tonight Show"), was 25, there was no runway on the to resign. treatment -- she had to find a Louisiana, Holli’ Conway, and no swimsuit competition this reconfigured to suit the "Miss pageant stage, and instead of Mund only appeared at the way to help pay for college. the first runner-up was Miss year, and was met with loud America 2.0" mission and just modeling evening gowns very end of the pageant before The pageant says Franklin's Connecticut, Bridget Oei. boos in the hall. the absence of the swimsuit during the "red carpet" eve- the next winner was crowned. winnings before she received The judges narrowed the The swimsuits were re- competition. Talent, which ningwear portion, contestants She was not allowed to speak the crown were $17,250 field of 51 candidates during placed by onstage interviews, counted for 50 percent of each were asked to talk about their live; instead, a 30-second taped She said during her onstage the pageant Sunday night from which have generated atten- contestant's score in the pre- social impact initiatives. They segment of her speaking was interview that she was one of Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. tion-grabbing remarks from liminary round, was 30 percent were also invited to wear other broadcasted. only a small number of minori- The decision to drop the contestants regarding Presi- in the final. Onstage interview types of formal attire, includ- New Jersey Advance Media ty students in school growing swimsuit competition creat- dent Trump, and NFL player counted for 25 percent, as did ing pants and cocktail dresses. contributed to this report.

showing her the importance vest in a career in mediation ami International Airport. ism Committee Chair of the Two years ago, she resumed of legacy. She moved on to be- and arbitration so she could Entrepreneurship she says Greater Miami Convention taking lessons and perform- JAZZ come a founding member of provide for him. Then came a was her way of finding self-suf- and Visitors Bureau, WDNA ing at venues such as the Bet- CONTINUED FROM 1C the National Coalition of 100 job in the U.S. Small Business ficiency. After 30 successful Jazz Radio and Viernes Cul- sy Hotel. Performing heartfelt Black Women and the Nation- Administration in Washington, years in retail, she says that turales. songs while mingling with volunteer. al Women's Political Caucus. D.C. as public affairs specialist faith is a big component of her "It is a state of mind I carry friends and jazz fans feed her Their fire and sense of com- "My mentors always told me and loan officer, followed by success as is the confidence to with me," she explains. "Noth- soul, she says. Besides all her munity, Taylor notes, affected 'You don't have the right to a move to Miami and a posi- acknowledge her vulnerabili- ing is a stumbling block. It has other accomplishments, she her attitude toward life. stay in your place; you have to tion as an assistant to former ty and strength. She has been never occurred to me to not do also wants to leave behind an A jazz singer in the late '60s, make that place for somebody Mayor Maurice Ferré. When through a brain tumor, two something out of fear, never audible mark. "I'll never stop,” she performed at fundraisers else,’" she recalls. “And, I do Bayside opened for business heart attacks, and was diag- feared reaching out to doing she says. "I just can't." and political events whenev- believe, with all my heart, that downtown in 1987, Taylor nosed with emphysema four something I have never done Taylor will perform at 7-11 er she could while working it is my duty to nurture other made the transition from pub- years ago. And yet, she keeps before." p.m. Sept. 12 and Oct. 20 at the for New York Gov. Nelson women." lic servant to entrepreneur moving forward, with initia- Though Taylor has cement- Betsy Hotel, located at 1440 Rockefeller’s Women’s Unit, Taylor left that job to sing with her first Miami To Go tives that include work as a ed herself as a leading figure Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. For where Gloria Steinem and Ev- professionally, but son Jaesyn’s store, now with and a location board member of the Adrienne in local retail and community more information, call 305-531- elyn Cunningham were also arrival in her life changed her in Little Havana and four dif- Arsht Center for the Perform- service and has no plans to 6100 or visit www.thebetsyho- very much responsible for trajectory, leading her to in- ferent outposts inside the Mi- ing Arts, Multicultural Tour- cease straddling both worlds. tel.com. AIRBNB CONITNUED FROM 4C it is. Which is where climb- ing a peak comes in. It’s pow- erful to gaze out toward the Southern Ocean and imagine oneself as standing on one of three prongs (counting South America’s Cape Horn and Melbourne, Australia) that frame the icy jewel of Antarc- tica. Surveying the land a bit closer to home, one sees the details of the sprawling city “bowl,” how Capetonians refer to the neighborhoods that cir- cle Lion’s Head. From here, I spot my trendy Tamboerskloof Photos via Airbnbmag neighborhood (like New York’s The historic Cape Dutch farm Babylonstoren in- West Village or Paris’s Marais, cludes the seasonal farm-to-fork Greenhouse Restau- it’s been trendy for a long time), rant and plenty of nooks to explore. the touristy-but-posh Camps Bay, the up-and-coming Wood- there are plenty of shops filled clean profile against the ver- stock, the V&A Waterfront, the with upscale merchandise at dant scenery, which includes Sea Point promenade, and be- corresponding prices. I pur- Spekboom, or “elephant bush,” yond. chase a bowl embedded with an aptly named succulent, ed- Cape Town’s literary scene ostrich egg shards from Avoova ible for humans and a favorite extends well beyond the Co- and quite consciously do not do treat of elephants. etzee-ness of it all. In addi- the same at Missibaba, slowly Babylonstoren is what run- tion to multiple independent backing out of the store and its ning away from home as an bookstores, there’s the Open display of oversize handwoven adult looks like. But, loath as Book Festival, which draws leather bags. I am to leave wine country, authors from all over Africa, At Chefs Warehouse & Can- I have to get back to town. I and beyond, every September. teen, the seasonal flavors and have an early date the next day Meanwhile, on Long Street is traditional South African dishes — not with Ian, but with some Clarke’s Bookshop, a 62-year- are transformed into innovative dapperly dressed birds. old independent bookstore cuisine. Terry and his coworker, Jon that sells new and secondhand The majestic Twelve Apos- Monsoon, wave to me from a books as well as old southern tles, a mountain range that tow- narrow slip of sand at the end African maps. Upstairs is a rare ers over Camps Bay, is actually of the beach. On a rock beyond books room that smells both a series of 17 peaks. them lie about 30 penguins, re- musty and tropical, like what But if, for some cruel reason, laxing in the sun. Terry and Jon would happen if the top floor of you are forced to choose just are in the midst of putting up Manhattan’s Strand bookstore one vineyard in which to spend a new fence with signs warning transported itself to Honolulu. the day, get thee to Babylon- beachgoers that this is fragile On the day I visit, a customer storen. By now you will have territory, off-limits. The city comes into the shop and actu- deduced that Cape Town lends has finally agreed to give them ally announces: “You’ve got a itself to hyperbole — you must money for this fence — be- book I’ve been looking for for go to the botanical gardens, fore it was just a rope — and years!” you must go to the modern art I wince at Terry’s glee. Over Parallel to Long is the bus- museum — and yes, you must, the past 100 years, the world’s tling Bree Street, which is a but get thee to Babylonstoren. endangered African penguin kind of epicenter for Cape Slightly off the beaten path, population has declined 95 Town adorableness. Any list of Babylonstoren is like a campus percent, and 66 percent re- “must do’s” in Cape Town, no for aesthetes, consisting of a main in South Africa. Should matter the sender, will come garden, spa, hotel, cheese shop, the city not be funding more complete with a few Bree Street healing garden, “prickly pear than a trip to the hardware stops. I head over to Jason Bak- maze,” bakery, greenhouse, and store? I hold one of the poles ery, where I order a strong cup Babel restaurant (where palate in place in the sand as Terry of coffee, a bottle of water, and cleansers are fresh plums and strings rope through it and a bowl of granola the size of my some of the salads come with explains the delicacy of the head, topped with fresh papaya ice cream). The white Cape situation: “It’s not as simple and kiwi. Meanwhile, nearby Dutch–style buildings cut a as it seems. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

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Students at The Motivational Edge converse during a classroom discussion with a mentor. FROM THE EDGE AND BACK: YOUTH PROGRAM TRANSFORMS LIVES JANIAH ADAMS $400,000 facility, the organization will be able [email protected] The Motivational Edge marks to take its programs to the next level. Erick Guerra, The Motivational Edge’s pro- On the south side of Northwest 36th Street 10 years in Allapattah with new building grams manager, has seen the positive effect sits many businesses with Spanish titles. Mi- the program has had on students. ami Jackson Senior High School, a predomi- brand new youth center right next to it. The Motivational Edge, a youth program “Over the last three years, I've witnessed nantly Black school, sits on the north side of “Where south of 36th Street, you have highly that serves predominantly Black and Hispan- truly talented artists and athletes leverage Northwest 36th Street. Ian Welsch, a former Dominican, it’s Allapattah, and north of 36th ic youth, will open its new campus on Sept. their talents to provide youth with a plat- educator at Melrose Elementary School and Street, you have Liberty City,” Welsch said as 21 at 1560 NW 36th St. For the past 10 years, form that invites, engages and educates them CEO of The Motivational Edge, believes this he pointed in each direction. “So we like this the program has engaged youth all across with the skills needed to succeed,” Guerra street is somewhat of a cultural divide. That’s because we say that we connect zip codes and Miami in academic tutoring, sports and well- said. “For example, youth have entered the why he decided to place the organization’s that’s truly what we feel like we’re doing.” ness, art and musical expression. With its new SEE YOUTH 8D

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Ian Welsch, founder of The Motivational Edge, pictured The Motivational Edge’s new facility will allow The Motivational Edge instructor engages with with two students. students to play different sports on the field. students. Remembering Joseph Caleb, a Miami trailblazer Medgar Evers, Fred Hamp- shoulder with the same man come synonymous with ton, Malcolm X, Dr. Martin with whom he took an oath terms such as: community, Luther King, Jr. and Joe Ca- to lead as president of the unity, equality and fairness. leb - what these men had in laborers of the Laborers In- Just to name a few, a thriving commom was their fierce ternational Union of North and vibrant community cen- loyalty to their cause. Un- America Local 478 (AFL- ter and auditorium named relenting devotion to serve CIO). after him on 22nd Avenue their race and their fellow A suave and debonair gen- and 54th Street probably be- men and women. Assassinat- tleman, quite the oxymoron ing the very first community ed in the prime of their lives for leader of a labor union, center of its kind in the City for what they believed in. one might think of a gruff of Miami. Joe Caleb contin- Joseph Caleb, a philan- and rough, calloused man. ues the legacy he began over thropist, trailblazing a way But Joe Caleb was quite the 40 years ago. through community out- contrary. He could have eas- “I do not know if Joe con- reach by creating the labor ily graced the cover of GQ sidered himself a religious union summer job program Magazine, but when it came man or not, and frankly, I do for young kids in his commu- to fighting for the masses, for not care . . . In truth Caleb nity, a four year scholarship the laborer or even to pro- was perhaps one of the most program for kids of the men vide community resources religious men of our time, and women in his union. For for the impoverished fami- because he did the work that initiating a pension fund for lies in the City of Miami, Mr. God commanded his chil- those men and women of Caleb came out swinging. dren to do.” Local 478 so they could live Those who dealt with him The late Bayard Rustin their lives with dignity once knew he had a simple phi- Civil Rights and Labor Strat- they retired. losophy: “If you don’t move I From left to right: Jospeh Caleb, Arthur Fletcher (U.S. Department of labor), egies Director of A. Philp Activism which included see about moving you.” Athalie Range (Community Activist) and W. H. Matthews (President of W.H. Mat- Randolph Institution. marching along shoulder to His name has since be- thews Contractors) Paid advertisement The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 CHURCH Listings

CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center BAPTIST Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore New Philadelphia Baptist Church 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Greater Harvest Baptist Church Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor Rev. Kenneth McGee 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 New Resurrection Community Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate New Christ Tabernacle Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 Photo courtesy of The Motivational Edge Rev. Harold Harsh The facility will be home to many different recreational activities such as dance 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 PENTECOSTAL and music. New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC Walking in Christ M.B. Church Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 straddles Northwest 36th 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 Street and is accompanied by New Life Christian Center a field that will include sports New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Rev. Bruce Payne YOUTH 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 Church CONTINUED FROM 7D amenities. Parallel to the cen- ter will be the building that Elder William Walker program with aggressive lan- houses other programming. 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 MORAVIAN CHURCH guage and demeanors that “We’re going to offer every- New Hope Moravian Church I didn’t have any Pastor Gregorio Moody have transformed through thing from dance, martial arts New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church Rev. Harold Marsh 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 consistent, constant mento- friends because I had and yoga to film, photogra- 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 ring to more warm and wel- phy, music, music theory all just transferred from CHURCH OF CHRIST coming ‘vibes.’ There is truly the way to music production, Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church Church of Christ at Coconut Grove and at the height of all of it, something for everyone.” New York, and that’s Elder Johnnie Robinson Minister William D. Maddox is academics for our kids,” Jose Hernandez started 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 participating in The Motiva- where“ I found most of Welsch said. Welsch likened the build- tional Edge about four years my friends. I found a New Mount Calvary ASSEMBLY OF GOD ago at age 17. During that ing to the left-brain, right- Missionary Baptist Church Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God time, he said he was writing home there.” brain concept. On the left Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Pastor Leonard Shaw aimlessly and used it as a way side of the building, academ- 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 954-433-2028 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 to express himself. He always Jose Hernandez ics and learning will take wanted to be a rapper since place, whereas, on the right Second Canaan NON DENOMINATION he was little. side of the building, students Missionary Baptist Church Lively Stone Church of Miami “They were having a little will engage in creativity and Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor Pastor David Doriscar poetry slam, and they kind of the arts. 4343 NW 17 Avenue 305-638-1789 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899 offered classes,” Hernandez According to its website, The Motivational Edge has Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church said. “They were like, we have Call 305.694.6210 to place a studio you can get [access served about 6,100 students Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher to] and learn from, and I was between 2015 and 2017 and 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 your Church Listing always interested in learning taught at 41 sites in 2017. the equipment of the studio.” About 93 percent of students When Hernandez went have seen improvement in into the program, he became their grades; 100 percent Miami sailor returns home from very close to one mentor. graduate high school and 83 “I didn’t have any friends percent go on to college. The because I had just trans- organization has sites in sev- serving on 9/11 memorial vessel ferred from New York, and ami-Dade State Attorney’s eral other counties, including that’s where I found most of Office. They also assist youth Broward, Leon, Pinellas and The USS New York is made from on Nov. 7, 2009, to this day, my friends. I found a home in transitioning out of the Hillsborough. the New York stays true to there,” Hernandez said. foster care system. Because The Motivational steel from the World Trade Center their motto, “Strength forged At the center, students Students who want to join Edge has done programming through sacrifice. Never for- from different backgrounds the program without a re- at different sites throughout Special to The Miami Times activities relating to get.” participated. But, Hernandez ferral may fill out an appli- South Florida, most peo- seamanship. The New York said, the fact that they were cation. Any student who is ple hear about the program As a member of one of the “My favorite part made a seven-day different didn’t matter. earning a ‘C’ or lower in core through word-of-mouth, U.S. Navy’s assets, Haylock about my job is be- stop in Piraeus, “It was more so [about] classes must participate in Welsch said. and other sailors know they ing able to work Greece, where more the content of the charac- no-cost tutoring in order for With the new facility on are part of a legacy that will with my team and Sailors and Marines ter,” he said. “Whatever them to take advantage of its way, Welsch believes The last beyond their lifetimes. accomplishing a enjoyed the oppor- your character could make the facility’s amenities. The Motivational Edge can better “Serving in the Navy means goal together," Hay- tunity to meet with of the situation you were in, program is at no cost to all assist the youth it serves. giving back to the country," lock said. their hosts as both you were accepted. We bat- community youth. It’s fund- “So we really like to, what Haylock said. "I'm sacrificing The North Miami nations are commit- tled each other and [threw] ed primarily through grants, we say, reach the unreachable so that others can be free.” Beach Senior High Haylock ted to promoting words at each other and not individual and corporate and those kids that may be Miami native is one of School graduate, peace and stability in just rhyme with it, but [to] contributions. feeling inferior, lack of con- more than 1,000 sailors who Haylock, credits his success the region, accord- make something with it on The new campus includes fidence or whatever disabil- recently returned to Naval in the Navy to many of the ing to Navy officials. the spot.” two buildings, both be- ity or unique ability they do Station Mayport after a six- lessons learned in Miami. “Aboard New York, we are Students who are part of tween Northwest 36 and 35th have. We like to really bring month deployment to the “I learned to never give up proud of what we accom- the program are referred to streets. Both buildings still that out of them and let Middle East and Mediterra- when things get tough and plished on our recent de- by the schools they attend, require a lot of work and are them know that that’s OK. nean areas of operation. to realize it's only a stepping ployment,” said Capt. Brent case managers and the ju- transforming each day. The You can shine here,” Welsch Petty Officer 2nd Class -Ju stone to make you stronger DeVore, commanding officer venile justice department if sports and wellness center said. lian Haylock is a Navy boat- and prepare you for some- aboard New York. “We made they exhibit issues with be- swain's mate aboard the New thing better in the future,” important contributions to havior, academics, or other York, a transport dock ship, said Haylock. maritime security through- areas. But students who are Vesper choir anniversary Sunday which takes Marines to the The New York is a memo- out the Mediterranean and considered to be excelling in locations they need to sup- rial to a tragedy and hero- strengthened our relation- those areas are also referred, A.M. Cohen Temple C.O.G.I.C. Vesper Choir Anniver- port U.S. interests around the ism from the Sept. 11, 2001, ships and partnerships and the program helps them sary and Gospel Music Heritage Celebration, 3:30 p.m., world. terrorist attacks. More than throughout the area. Our with their portfolios. Sunday, September 16 at 1747 NW 3 Ave., Miami. A Navy boatswain's mate seven tons of reclaimed sailors and Marines provided Welsch said the program Come sing and receive a certificate. Special guest choirs/ is responsible for training, steel was integrated into the a ready team to execute the works a lot with the Juvenile groups: South Florida Chapter G.M.W.A., Missionary Tina directing and supervising ship’s bow structure from the full range of amphibious mis- Assessment Center and will Hall, M.C. and many others. personnel in ship's upkeep World Trade Center. From sions wherever, and whenev- begin working with the Mi- For information call 305-525-8145. and maintenance duties in all the ship’s commissioning er, we were needed.”

Call 954-707-3274 for more 260-9348 for more details. Food drive; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. details. every Saturday. Call 786-362- n The Elks Historical 1804 for more details. n Gathering All Parents to Business and Conference Prayer Center n New Day N Christ FAITH Prayer for youth; noon Gospel Kickback with Deliverance Ministry every third Saturday; 835 NW entertainment and fine dining; Free mind, body and soul 119th St.; Call Apostle Thelma noon – 6 p.m. every Sunday. self-empowerment and CALENDAR Knowles at 305-332-1736 for Call 305-224-1890 for more Zumba fitness classes. Call more details. details. 305-691-0018. COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected] n Greater New Bethel n Metropolitan AME n Florida Independent n Mt. Tabor Baptist community to adventure in n New Corinth Missionary Baptist Church Church Restoration Ministries Church faith from now until Oct. 21. Baptist Church Provides behavioral health, Food and clothing giveaway Prayer for families dealing All senior classes of Miami For more information, please Invites the community to a intervention and treatment every second Saturday. with drugs and alcohol. Call Northwestern Senior High call the center at 305-624- revival starting at 7:30 p.m. services for Black men at risk Call 786-277-4150 for more 800-208-2924 ext. 102 or School are invited to “Let's 4991 or visit utruthcenter.org. on Sept. 17 – 21 at 1435 NW for HIV or substance abuse details. prayer line, ext 104. Worship Together” 9:30 a.m., 54th St. For more details, disorders. Call 305-627-0396 Sunday, Sept. 30,10500 NW n Bethany Seventh Day please call 305-588-5030. for more details. n Zion Hope Missionary n MEC Ministries Seventh Ave. RSVP with Adventist Church Baptist Church Provides healing services; Sylvia, Class of 65, at 786- Bereavement sharing n The Kingdom Agenda n Sistah to Sistah Food and clothing 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday. 423-0429. groups; 3-4 p.m. every Ministries Inc. Connection distribution; 4 p.m. every Call 305-693-1534 for more second Sunday; Fall Into Free counseling, tutoring, Women’s empowerment Wednesday. Call 786-541- details. The Universal Truth Fitness Five-week Challenge: health screenings and meeting; 10 a.m. – noon every 3687 for more details. Center for Better Living Starts 9 a.m. now until Sept messages of services are second and fourth Saturday; The deadline for the Faith Is having celebration 16. For more in details call being offered by Senior Pastor Parkway Professional n First Haitian Church of Calendar is on or before 2 lessons that will give the 305-634-2993. Felicia Hamilton-Parramore; Building in Miramar: Call 954- God p.m. Mondays Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM FROMFLAWEDTOFLAWLESS EXPANDED HIGH-END MEDICAL SPA OFFERS SERVICES FOR TOTAL BODY REJUVENATION

CAROLYN GUNISS some scarring from tweezing [email protected] and waxing. After the treat- ment, my face was smooth and The pristine whiteness of the glowing. Some really fine lines Flawless Icon Med Spa location around my eyes had faded. in Miami looks like the lobby of “This is the next generation of a high-end apartment building. facials,” said Fields. Behind the reception desk are To treat the scarring, I was helpful people with friendly re- sent home with Flawless Skin ally-white smiles, starting with Max capsules, dubbed as natu- owner Melanie Fields. ral and loaded with glutathione, Fields has taken Flawless Icon an antioxidant which, over time, that, when she started, special- should lighten the scarred areas. I also treated some facial hair, though complete removal will take seven more visits, once a month each, Fields said. I will let you know my final results. Fields said beauty starts from within, so the location includes a Gentera Center for Regenerative Medicine, which administers IV Drip Therapy on Saturday mornings. If you have watched the Showtime series “Billions,” you would have seen nurses Patients step into bringing IVs to Wall Street trad- the Flawless Icon ers at their offices to keep them Melanie Fields treatment room to supercharged or help them re- cover from too late a night of de- ized in laser hair removal, to a begin procedures. bauchery. Fields says IV therapy medical spa that specializes in allows 100 percent absorption. next-generation skin treatments Photos courtesy of Flawless Icon Soon to come will be a juice using natural ingredients and perienced the highs and lows of results. Some clients were ex- of services. The med spa offers Botox and bar to support Fields’ philoso- high technology. running several businesses, so posed to severe burns. The 32-year-old Miami-raised other fillers, fat removal, mas- phy of taking care of inside the Flawless Icon has grown, I’ve been able to coach from my Fields had discovered technol- licensed esthetician and laser sages, teeth whitening, facials, body to maintain a beautiful out- too, from a 2,000-square-foot past experiences. Together, we ogy that gives effective, sustain- specialist said she offers clients keloid and alopecia correction side. building to a 5,000-square-foot have made Flawless Icon – not able results, she said. She was so the latest enhancements at its and other injectables. Flawless Icon offers education location, plus two franchise lo- just a med spa – but a lifestyle. sure she had a viable laser hair new location at 222 NE 79 St., The radio frequency facial, about services, so if you don’t cations, one of which is in Afri- We are proud of that.” removal solution for people of in Miami. Enhancements, she which is what I had, uses im- know what you need, Fields ca. 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Most med spas, she The services menu has grown a celebrity or two in the lobby. esthetician to guide it. While relaxing, getaway day, this is not “Working with Melanie and said, would tell people with mel- as Fields has contracted with Social media is peppered with my skin is young, there are some the place. Flawless Icon has been a great anin that they were unsure if other image professionals to celebrities singing the praises of signs of aging especially around For the client on the go, Flaw- journey so far,” he said. “I’ve ex- they could get them the desired offer a relative smorgasbord Flawless Icon. the top of my eyelids. I do have less Icon, gets you in and out. NSMC supports health walk Special to The Miami Times Comprehensive Breast Institute. Imaging services include digital mammography, North Shore Medical Center’s women’s breast ultrasound, bone density screening, health services department joined commu- stereotactic biopsy, ultrasound-guided bi- nity health care advocates, peer counsel- opsy and other image-guided procedures. ors and certified lactation consultants at a Services include screenings and specialist breastfeeding awareness walk at Tropical consultation for a full spectrum of breast Park last month. The walk was hosted by conditions and access to breast cancer the Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade, treatment. The hospital, located in northern the Florida Department of Health in Mi- Miami-Dade County, has a Level III Neona- ami-Dade County and the Women, Infants tal Intensive Care Unit, which can handle and Children Program. The purpose of the high-risk pregnancies. meeting was to educate the community on For more information, visit www.north- the importance of breastfeeding. shoremedical.com/our-services/wom- North Shore Medical Center offers a va- en’s-health/comprehensive-breast-insti- riety of women’s services. It is home to a tute.

Photo Courtesy of North Shore Medical Center North Shore collaborates with North Miami for bash

North Shore Medical Center joined with the city of North Miami Mayor’s Back-to-School Bash and offered health screenings for adults in the community. The annual Mayor’s Back- to-School Bash was held at the Joe Celestin Center. Families came out and enjoyed live entertainment as well as a backpack giveaway for students returning to school. “We are Photo Courtesy of North Shore Medical Center committed to the health and wellness of our community, as well as supporting the kids Staff from North Shore Medical Center’s women’s health services depart- going back to school,” said Mark Racicot, CEO of North Shore Medical Center. ment attend a breastfeeding awareness walk. College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Kiana Thomas, granddaughter of Francena B. Thomas, school board member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, C. J. Latimore, Nifretta Thomas and Yolanda Cash Jackson pose with the portrait of Francena B. Thomas.

FRANCENA B. THOMAS Miami Times Photos/ Felipe Rivas MIAMI EDUCATOR HONORED A new media center is dedicated to her at Frederick Douglass Elementary

FELIPE RIVAS [email protected] Bea Hines, A new media center at Frederick Douglass Elementary the first School in Overtown will bear the name of a beloved com- Black female munity activist, educator and Miami Times columnist. The reporter for the morning was gloomy and dark, but inside the new media Miami Herald, center, the energy was warm, teeming with praise for Miami reminisces about educator and activist, Francena B. Thomas. The media center was unveiled on a Friday morning, her experiences thanks to an effort by District 2 school board member Doro- with Francena B. thy Bendross-Mindingall. Thomas. Earlier in the year, while eating breakfast with Francena Thomas’ daughter, Nifretta Thomas, the school board mem- ber asked if her mother was ever honored for her strong support for education and community activism. At that point, Francena Thomas had not been publicly recognized for the impact she had on her community. “I’m gonna have to honor her,” said Bendross-Mindingall, who represents the district where the school is located, which consists of parts of Historic Overtown, where many figures important in the Black community have been hon- ored in the past. Francena Thomas served as a big sister and mentor for Bendross-Mindingall and some of the many who were in attendance at the event. SEE THOMAS 11D

Miami Alliance of Black Educators fete educators The group held its inaugural dinner and awards at NoMi's Bar and Grill Miami Times Staff Report ing Black administrator in Miami-Dade County Public The Miami Alliance of Schools; Derrick McKoy, Black Educators (MABSE) first Black president of Dade honored some of Miami's Association of School Ad- top educators at its inaugu- ministrators and first Black ral Legacy of Excellence in principal of MAST Academy Education: Yesterday, Today, on Key Biscayne; Bernadette and Tomorrow Awards Din- Toussaint Pierre, president ner and Celebration. of the Association of Haitian MABSE, an affiliate of the Educators of Dade; Cisely National Alliance of Black Scott, principal of Olinda El- School Educators, pays close ementary and 2017 M-DCPS attention to the needs and Assistant Principal of the interests of students, par- Year; Derek Negron, prin- ticularly Black students and cipal of Carol City Middle communities. and 2018 M-DCPS Assistant The crowd of nearly 200 Principal of the Year; and gathered last Thursday, Sept. Tawana Akins, curriculum 6 at NoMi's Bar and Grill in coach. North Miami to pay homage One of the highlights at to retired and present-day the end of the evening was educators. Those honored the surprise entrance of include: Solomon Stinson, Democratic gubernatorial former school board member nominee Tallahassee Mayor and chair; Geneva Woodard, Andrew Gillum. retired associate superinten- For more information dent; Johnnie Perry Baptist, about the Miami Alliance of retired Miami Northwestern Black School Educators, vis- Senior High teacher; Valte- it www.mabse.org or contact Photo courtesy of The Miami Alliance of Black Educators na Brown, deputy superin- Vanessa Woodard Byers at MABSE Legacy of Excellence in Education Award honorees along with school board member Steve Gallon III, tendent and highest rank- 305-879-6442. second from left and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, fourth from right. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018

of God as scripture says, “What we really feel as a 49 St. or New 79th Street but if you’re hungry you family is we all minister in Word Church, 2275 NW can’t hear me. If you have some way or the other and 79 St. Bible studies are by

other needs, and we’re not that’s the way my ministry request and can be de-

Pastor dealing with those other is designed. It’s not de- signed based around top- OF THE WEEK needs you don’t hear what signed just to be in the four ics attendees want to know OF THE WEEK I’m saying, so what we try walls of this church. In more about. to do is look at the total other words, we’re a light When the new building package,” Porter said. in that area to show peo- is complete, Porter said it Since Porter is a men- ple not only Christ but also will be a multi-use facil- Deborah Porter tal health professional what Christ has placed on ity that will be equipped with a background in ed- the inside of them so that to more effectively offer ucation, social work and they can duplicate that em- the previously mentioned human services, and her powerment,” Porter said. community services, daughters share similar Formerly known as Wes- church services and more. expertise, they use their leyan Methodist Church, She said her ultimate combined gifts to make a John Wesley is located at mark of ministerial success tangible impact. 2301 NW 79 St., in Miami. will be to leave a legacy as As such, the church of- Sunday services are held one who loved by doing. fers tutoring, homeless at 11 a.m. However, since “When I leave this place, outreach, court advocacy, the church is currently in I want people to remember counseling for couples, the process of building a me as someone who loved families and those experi- new facility, Porter and her … It did not matter where Deborah Porter believes love encing trauma or grief, and family have taken notes you came from, it did not other important services. from the early Christians matter what your past was. She said her husband of depicted in the Book of It did not even matter what is definitely an action word 39 years, Gregory Porter, Acts. They meet in various you were doing at that has what she calls an “Un- locations, including some time; if you were able to Female pastor and family use various expertise to help der The Tree Ministry,” of the members’ homes. look at me and I was able through which he mentors “Because we’re not in the to interact with you and let ISHEKA N. HARRISON It is those qualities that the role temporarily, but young men organically. building, our Bible study is you know the God that I [email protected] ultimately led her former that was 12 years ago. “Because he’s a pillar not just in one place. Peo- serve is real and He loves pastor to choose her as What started as an inter- in the community, young ple want Bible study in you in spite of, I can say Deborah Porter has al- his successor. Porter leads im position turned into a men will come sit in my their homes, so we’re open Lord I’ve listened to you ways had a heart for people John Wesley Ministries, a new platform God would yard just to talk to him. It to going into the homes and I’ve done what you and a love for God. In her Liberty City church that use to execute her lifelong doesn’t matter the situ- and having bible study said,” Porter said. early 20s, she taught Sun- ministers to people in a ho- passion: serving people by ation, he’s able to talk to with the families. It’s like a To learn more about John day school, led women’s listic and unique way. Yet meeting them at the point them at whatever level he ministry on wheels. We’re Wesley Ministries, find out ministry, served as a youth when he first approached of their needs. needs to,” Porter said, be- taking it where the people which location they will worker and searched for her, pastoring hadn’t even “Our ministry itself is lieving her family’s hands- are,” Porter said. meet at or request a bible various ways to help her crossed her mind. holistic because I can on approach to ministry Sunday services are cur- study session, call 305-836- community. She agreed to serve in teach you about the Word has yielded great results. rently held at 1041 NW 0400.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Brownsville remembers

The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Brownsville cordially invites you to the 20th annual memorial service for the late Rev. J. W. Stepherson, Sunday, September 16 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Maurice E. Johnson, pastor of Roanoke Missionary Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, FL will deliver the memorial message. The church is located at 2799 NW 46 St., Rev. Larrie M. Lovett II is the pastor. Rev. J.W. Stepherson

recalls her younger sister, signed and painted by artist, Charlotte Bruton in a Miami C. J. Latimore, was unveiled THOMAS Times interview at the time as part of the ceremony. CONTINUED FROM 10D of Thomas’ death. Latimore has several oth- Their parents, Andre and er pieces of art displayed at Attorney and lobbyist Lou Ella Bruton taught them Frederick Douglass Elemen- Yolanda Cash Jackson em- “to have pride and dignity in tary. He has worked with ceed the event. In attendance everything we did,” Bruton Bendross-Mindingall in the were Niffreta and Kiana recalls in the interview. past and was Nifretta Thom- Thomas, Francena’s daughter Thomas graduated in 1953 as’ art teacher when she was and granddaughter as well as from Dorsey High School going through the public Bea Hines, the first Black fe- and went on to pursue her school system. Latimore also male reporter for the Miami college education at Florida enjoyed a friendship with Herald and personal friend of Agricultural and Mechanical Thomas. Thomas, among others. University, where she stud- “She would come by my “We laughed together; we ied education. Upon gradu- studio and watch me paint,” shared our darkest secrets; ation, she began her career Latimore said. “When she and we shared our pain,” as an educator at the Robert would speak, she would have Hines said. “She loved her Russa Moton Elementary this very prolific air about community, and she loved School in Miami. her that you know you were the people in the communi- Thomas wrote in the Mi- talking to someone with ty.” ami Times under the pseud- great character.” Thomas died in the sum- onym “Dora Lee,” where she The new media center will mer of 2015 after she was a used the platform to write serve as the main computer lifelong proponent of educa- about education, as well as lab and library for the stu- tion and community activ- the different issues that were dents. ism. Thomas and her family happening around the com- As part of the celebration, were members of the Lib- munity. Thomas also used the Broward Board of Coun- erty City community in a radio and TV to expand her ty Commissioners deemed time “where everyone knew message further. Sept. 7 Francena B. Thomas each other and our parents,” A portrait of Thomas, de- Day in Broward County.

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

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In Memoriam | Happy Birthday | Remembrances Death Notices | Card of Thanks Obituaries 12 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Hadley Davis Richardson Wright and Young Happy Birthday Herbert Klein, founder of Miami Gardens EDWARD FOSTER, 82, BISHOP HENRY HOOD, 78, electrician, died In loving memory of, CARMOENS DEUS, 63, bus operator, September died August died September Miami Drug Court, dies 1. Final rites 5 at Jackson 7. Service 11 in Nassau, Hospital North. a.m. Saturday at BRENT L. PROBINSKY Bahamas. Service 10 a.m., Bethel Apostolic Special to The Miami Times Saturday in the Temple. Herbert M. Klein, the for- chapel. mer Miami-Dade Judge who ALIGE DEMP LIPTROT, 68, is credited with founding the CLEMMA BROWN, 66, clerk, retired teacher, Drug Court in Miami, died THERESE ELIZA CALIXTE, died September died September Aug. 30 in Hollywood, Flori- 66, CNA nurse, 4. Service 1 2 at Hialeah da. He was 88 years old. died September p.m., Saturday Hospital. Klein was born in Brook- 7 at Jackson at Peaceful Service 11 lyn, New York. He graduated Hospital North. Zion Missionary a.m., Saturday from the University of Miami Service 10 Baptist Church. Law School and practiced a.m., Saturday at Christian TANGELA THOMPSON civil law in Miami during at Bethel Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. HUNT the 1950s and ‘60s. He was Evangelical ANGELA TOBIN, 62, 09/16/1959 - 03/03/2018 an active supporter of the Herbert Klein Baptist Church. domestic, died civil rights movement and CHARLOTTE MARSHALL September 3. Black Miami lawyer, Henry , 94, Sleep on Tangela and take was friends with prominent JOEL ST GEORGE PERRY Final rites in Arrington, and a close asso- retired teacher, your rest, because when you SAMUELS, St. Kitts, Virgin ciate of Martin Luther King died September were with us you did your 48, waste Islands. Jr. King often stayed at the 5 at Season best. Now it is up to us to do management the rest. In Memoriam Mary Elizabeth Hotel or the worker, died Hospice Center. Sir John Hotel in Miami when Services were Miss your smile. You would August 30 In loving memory of, he visited during the period held. always tell me, "Mom, it's at Florida CINDY HARVEY, 63, okay." of segregation before 1964. Medical Center. manager, died Love you my darling daugh- Miami Police Department’s Service 11 Range-Coconut Grove September ter, your mother, Carmen white officers often shut a.m., Saturday at County Line 4. Service 11 Thompson and the family. down the Sir John and jailed Worship Center. ALFONSO MCGILL, 71, a.m., Saturday its owner David Probinsky, educator, died at Mt. Calvary this writer's father, under September 2 BILLY FRANKLIN Missionary Happy Birthday various legal pretexts includ- SEYMORE, at Homestead Baptist Church. ing serving underage patrons. Hospital. 66, counselor, In loving memory of, Klein worked tirelessly to died September Viewing 4-7 BERTHA PEARSON, 91, fight those racially based in- 6 at North p.m., Friday at housekeeper, justices so the Sir John was Shore Hospital. First St. John died August always reopened and crimi- Service 12 p.m., Baptist Church, Naranja. 31. Viewing 1-6 nal charges dismissed. Saturday at Service 1:30 p.m., Saturday p.m., today in Florida Gov. Reuben New Jerusalem at Covenant Baptist Church, the chapel. Final Askew, who served from 1971 In Its Power Holiness Church. Florida City. rites in South MOTHER PRESCOLA to 1979 was known as one of Carolina. J. BENEBY the first “New South” pro- SELESTINE COOPER MINNIE LEE EARVIN, 81, 06/12/1925 - 09/10/2016 gressive governors and sup- NESBITT, 63, environmental FANNETT CLARK LYONS, ported school desegregation retired, died services, died 104, domestic, As we come to another as well as government in the September September 2 in died September year without your presence, sunshine. Askew appointed 5 at Jackson Dallas, Texas. 5 at Jackson we reflect on the many years the first Black Justice of the Hospital North. Service 11 North. Memorial you have blessed us with State Supreme Court, Joseph Service 2 p.m., a.m., Saturday service and your devout love to God and Woodrow Hatchett and M. Saturday in the at Covenant viewing 4-7:30 family. Life will never be the Athalie Range as secretary of Baptist Church, Florida City. CHARLES HUNTER, SR. 62nd Street p.m., Thursday, 09/11/1949 - 05/11/2017 same without you; however, Department of Community chapel. September 20 all that you had been will con- Affairs, the first Black wom- Manker at Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church, Happy Birthday, Daddy! tinue to impact and shape our an to head a state agency in Hadley Davis MLK 17800 NW 25 Ave., Miami Although you are no longer lives forever. We celebrate Florida since Reconstruction. WILLIE C. JONES, JR., Gardens, FL 33056. Service 11 you and we thank God for Askew integrated the Florida OBREE DEVON JOHNSON, here physically, you will 80, warehouse a.m., Friday, September 21 at giving you to us. Continue to Highway Patrol. He advocat- SR., 30, died forever live in our hearts and worker, died the church. live in the beauty and peace ed transparency and integrity August 25. Ser- memories. September of Heaven until we meet in government and he asked vice 11 a.m., We love and miss you! 5 at Hialeah SAMUEL REDDICK, 86, again. Klein to head the state’s De- Saturday at Your Family Hospice. Final stock broker, died September Your loving children, partment of Professional Church of God rites in Marion 9. Memorial service 11 a.m., Althea, Judith, Gregory, Alvin Regulation in Tallahassee By Faith, Miami Junction, AL. Saturday at Unity Church of and grandchildren. where Klein served, begin- Gardens. Pompano Beach. In Memoriam ning in 1972. CHARLES BYNES, JR., LETTIE GILLEY, 81, died 59, roofer, died September 1. JEROME HENDERSON, In loving memory of, August 31 at Service 2 p.m., Saturday in the 62, died August 24. Viewing In Memoriam Happy Birthday Jackson Hospi- chapel. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., today in the tal. Service 12 In loving memory of, chapel. In loving memory of, p.m., Saturday in the chapel. Eric S. George LA SHAUNDRA L. NIELLY, Royal died September JOSEPHINE JODY ROWE 3. Service 10 WILLIAMS, 73, JOYCE MAY DUNCAN, 86, a.m., Saturday retired, died died Septem- at Star of September 8 at ber 6 at home. Bethlehem Archer Plaza. Service 11 a.m., Baptist Church. She leaves Saturday at to mourn her New Generation devoted and Baptist Church. M.A. Hall loving husband, Carroll Williams; loving son, HUBERT WRIGHT, JR. JACK JOHNSON, JR., 64, Toshambia Williams, Sr.; one died September sister, Lachan Roberts; niece, One year has passed since Hall Ferguson Hewitt 6. Service 11 Angel Ingraham; host of family you’ve been gone. But your THEODORE R. GARNER CLIFFORD “JIFFY” MAUD CUMMINGHAM, 99, a.m., Friday at and friends. Service 11 a.m., warmed and loving memories 02/06/1943 - 09/14/2013 JOHANSSEN NEELY retired, died New Mt. Zion Saturday at Memorial Temple still lives on. Even though 09/12/1959 - 07/16/2014 September 9. Missionary Baptist. we were sad that you had to It has been five years since Service 1 p.m., Baptist Church, depart. You’ll always hold a your departure from the many SON Saturday at Mt. Hialeah. special place in our hearts. lives you’ve touched. It’s sometimes hard to know Calvary Mis- Happy Birthday Fondly remembered by You’ll never be forgotten. why some things happen as sionary Baptist your wife, Monica; daughters, Your wife, Sylvia they do for so much joy and Church. Trinity In loving memory of, Joeann and Alfretta; family Williams-Garner. happiness was centered NANCY WILLIAMS, 93, and friends. around you. IVA MAJOR, 76, retired, died homemaker, It seems so hard to September 7. died September In Memoriam comprehend that you’re no Service 11 a.m., 6 at home. longer here but all the happy Saturday at St. Service 11 a.m., Happy Birthday In loving memory of, memories will help to keep James AME Saturday in the you near. Church. chapel. In loving memory of, You’re thought about with pride, Son with each mention of your name death cannot Paradise change a single thing the love A Mortuary Service ALVIN HANNAH, 76, died will still remain. September BRANDON DUSHON Love, Mom, Atha Reed; 6 at home. JONES, 32, sisters, Blanche, Cherie; Service 11 a.m., laborer, died, daughter, Cieundra; grand- Saturday at St. September 3 at son, family and friends. Matthews of PENNY FULTON home. Service Coconut Grove. 09/12/1964 - 07/12/2014 3 p.m., Saturday at Manker Happy Birthday to the Funeral Home. Nakia Ingraham world's greatest mother and VIEW YOUR Nana. ARVESTA M. KELLY MARY DRAYTON, 85, OBITUARIES Eric L. Wilson We love and miss you 02/03/1933 - 09/16/2006 housekeeper, died September dearly. DEA. EDDIE LEE ERNEST WHITE, JR., 78, 1. Service 11 a.m., Saturday in ONLINE AT Enjoy your birthday danc- WALKER SR. It's been 12 years you left died September 4. Service 11 the chapel. WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM ing in Heaven One Cent. 09/15/1933 - 05/22/2009 your earthly home. Now you a.m. at MEC Ministries, Miami. The Fulton Family. are in your heavenly home. MARY WILLIAMS, 84, We miss you and love you. You are greatly missed. GRIGORY STATSENKO, 18, dietitian, died September 6. Your wife, Pearline and Love Always and Forever, died September 5. Final rites in Service 11 a.m., Saturday at SEE YOUR OBITUARY ONLINE family. Tricia Moscow, Russia. House of God Church. WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM