Volume 95 Number 39 | MAY 16-22, 2018 | MiamiTimesOnline.com | Ninety-Three Cents OWN STORIES AND SCARS, ATLANTA MAYOR SAYS KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS ADDRESSES FMU GRADS BEFORE THEY ROAR ACROSS STAGE

PHILIPPE H. BUTEAU Miami Times Contributor Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told s Florida Memorial University’s spring 2018 graduates pre- FMU graduates she saw pared to walk across the stage and turn the tassel on a new her father arrested for chapter in their lives, they heard from a mayor who advised cocaine distribution them to own their stories and their scars. at commencement AKeisha Lance Bottoms, the 60th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, gave the services on Saturday, keynote speech at FMU’s 139th graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 12, May 12 in Miami SEE FMU 8A Gardens.

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Tired and afraid of gun violence Black youth continue to push for many people that have actual- ly gotten killed by a gun per- more change in their communities sonally and friendship, family members and other people JANIAH ADAMS The voices of Miami’s in- that I know,” he said May 9 at [email protected] ner-city youth swelled during In a Black communi- the Little Haiti Cultural Cen- a youth-led town hall held last ty, we don’t experience ter. “I just see it on the news The last time high school week to shed light on the vio- gun violence inside the where somebody is dead.” student Jamesha Corker felt lence youth face. schools. It’s outside the Jeremiah traveled to An audience Washington, D.C. with safe in her community was Four students, Jamesha school when we’re walk- member at Be- when she was 8 years old. Corker, Jeremiah Johnson, “ more than 30 in- yond the March: “Although I was living in Jonathan Janvier, and Aliyah ing home, and we’re ner-city high the projects, it was like, very Blackmon sat on a panel to going to the store. school students A Youth-Led family-oriented, so if I had a share their view on violence to attend the Town Hall on birthday party, I would invite through a guided discus- Jonathan Janvier March For Violence, May 9, all my friends from the neigh- sion at Beyond the March: A Our Lives ral- at the Little Haiti borhood, and we see each Youth-Led Town Hall on Vi- land Senior High School, said ly. During the Cultural Center. other as brothers and sisters olence. The common thread: when he thinks about vio- trip, he said he had the op- – we were real close,” Corker The students see too much lence, gun violence is the first portunity to hone his speak- said. “None of us had to really death, mostly as a result of that comes to mind. ing skills and gained a path- worry about somebody com- gun violence. “I know it’s all types of vi- way to a platform to speak ing by shooting or a fight or Jeremiah Johnson, a 16-year- olence, but I’m known to gun against gun violence. anything.” old sophomore at Miami Nor- violence because I know so SEE GUN 8A Miami Times photo/Gregory Reed School district lags on minority bond goals Administrator says performance has The audit focused on work showed zero percent. In con- tion rate goals in 2013 were done in the district’s Office trast, Frank C. Martin Inter- more “aspirational” in nature improved and financials are good of School Facilities depart- national K-8 Center had a 13 because the school board did ment. That office oversaw 10 percent participation rate, not have a policy in place. ANDREA ROBINSON The audit is the first that construction projects at nine compared with a goal of 3.9 “These were not mandatory [email protected] looked at entire projects that school sites that were among percent. goals,” said Torrens. “It was were completed under the the first wave of construction Other schools included in not enforceable.” A recent audit of 10 con- $1.2 billion general obligation in the first year of the bond. the review were Biscayne Torrens said at that time, struction projects across bond that was approved by Of the 10 projects, Black and Hialeah Elementary, Cor- contractors “told us what Miami-Dade County Public voters in 2012. Promises of participation rate goals fell al Park Senior High, Miami they were going to try to do” Schools found that the school minority inclusion in contrac- short at six of the sites. Goals Lakes K-9 and Myrtle Grove in terms of bringing in mi- district did not achieve goals tor and subcontractor partic- were met at two sites and sur- K-8 centers and MAST Acad- nority and women business- set for minority and wom- ipation was a huge selling passed at two other sites. emy, which had two construc- es. He stated that his depart- en-owned subcontractors. point to lure Black people to Iraida Mendez-Cartaya Participation rates were tion projects. ment did not have an array That conclusion was one vote for the bond. under water at Gloria Floyd Office of School Facili- of minority businesses from of several findings in a recent Auditors recommended bond program, and also im- and Van E. Blanton Elemen- ties director, Jaime Torrens, which to pull at that time. audit that will be discussed that the district update and prove documentation and re- tary schools, both of which said those projects launched “We were getting firms at Wednesday’s school board enhance its policies and pro- cord keeping to verify “final during the early stages of the registered. We didn’t have a meeting. cedures used to execute the walkthroughs of projects.” program and that participa- SEE BOND 8A

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Credo Of The Black Press MEMBER: National Newspaper Periodicals Postage EDITORIAL The Black Press believes that America Publisher Association paid at Miami, Florida (ISSN 0739-0319) can best lead the world from racial and MEMBER: The Newspaper POSTMASTER: Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, Association of America Send address changes to national antagonism when it accords Miami, Florida 33127-1818 Subscription Rates: One Year THE MIAMI TIMES, to every person, regardless of race, Brownsville residents Post Office Box 270200 $52.99 – Two Year $99.99 P.O. Box 270200 creed or color, his or her human and Buena Vista Station, Miami, Florida 33127 Foreign $75.00 Buena Vista Station, Miami, FL Phone 305-694-6210 legal rights. Hating no person, fearing 7 percent sales tax for Florida residents 33127-0200 • 305-694-6210 need assurance about no person, the Black Press strives to H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES, Founder, 1923-1968 help every person in the firm belief that GARTH C. REEVES, JR., Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone GARTH C. REEVES, SR., Publisher Emeritus is held back. Lincoln Gardens RACHEL J. REEVES, Publisher and Chairman

Soon after the May 2 front-page article entitled “Liberty Spilt” appeared in The Miami Times, residents started to write to the newspaper. The common theme was that it appeared that the Discovering the best of Black America Lincoln Gardens part of the project had changed, and they didn’t BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS JR., president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) know anything about it. Indeed the original plan – approved by County Commissioners There is an old African are identifying and mento- justices and systematic ra- July 6, 2016 – as they knew it, had changed. proverb that says, “What ring the next generation of cial discriminations that are As part of the Liberty Square Rising Project, developers were you seek, you will surely young, gifted, talented and in fact facets of the realities required to include a plan to redevelop Lincoln Gardens, a 9-acre find.” We live in a world committed journalists and that are all too prevalent in public housing community, whose 47 four- and five- bedroom where the news cycle con- publishers who will rise to Black America. We need, apartments were previously demolished. At the onset of plans tinues to decrease because take their rightful place as Seeking out the best of however, more balance and for Liberty Square, Lincoln Gardens apartments would have been of innovations in communi- our future community lead- Black America not only truth-telling in the media cations technology. Yes, we ers and business owners. when it comes to the strug- built first and Liberty Square residents transferred there. Outcry in the field of journal- from Brownville and Liberty Square residents halted that pro- are living in the fast-paced Seeking out the best of gles and plight as well as cess. After the County Commissioners voted to accept the plan digital age. The high veloc- Black America not only ism, but also in the the resilience and transfor- for Related Urban Development Group to rehab and rebuild Lib- ity delivery and transmis- in the field of journalism, overall“ context of the mation of Black America. erty Square Rising, Commissioner Audrey Edmonson asked that sion of news and informa- but also in the overall con- long-protracted struggle For more than 191 years, Brownsville residents be pulled into the planning process. tion, however, may or may text of the long-protracted for freedom, justice, since the first publication of That Kenneth Kilpatrick, Brownsville Civic Neighborhood As- not produce authentic or struggle for freedom, jus- equality and empower- Freedom Journal in March sociation president, found out March 28 that “the Master Devel- accurate facts or simply the tice, equality and empow- ment is of the utmost 1827, the Black Press of opment Agreement and Community Benefits Program that was truth. erment is of the utmost America has continued to importance. approved by the Board of County Commissioners was amend- Yet, for more than 47 mil- importance. This summer be on the frontline reporting ed to require that the Lincoln Gardens portion of the project be lion Black Americans the in Georgia, Virginia, New our triumphs, defeats and treated as a stand-alone project with separate community en- reality of life’s multiple York and in Washington, our successful resistance gagement” is concerning. challenges and opportu- D.C., six NNPA journalism to oppression, injustice and The developers had met with the community several times. nities are not the prima- scholars selected from His- inequality. Each generation It is unclear why the association was working with an outdated ry concerns and focus of torical Black Colleges and has a responsibility to help plan for their community. what is popularly known Universities (HBCUs) lo- prepare the next generation From the start, Brownsville residents have had an acrimoni- as “mainstream media.” cated across the nation will NNPA to notify and reach to take the baton of history ous relationship with the developers. At a meeting February 2017, Thus, the value and mis- have the opportunity to HBCU students attending and to run to win by break- Kilpatrick complained that he felt insulted because he was given sion of the Black Press of work in Black-owned news- the 120 HBCUs about the ing and setting new records fliers to hand out, instead of properly noticed meetings as was America today is more papers. DTU fellowship opportu- of achievement and excel- required. strategically important These outstanding NNPA nities. In fact, more than lence of all fields of endeav- In June 2017, the developer showed members of the Browns- than ever before for Black DTU Fellows will also jour- 23,000 online responses or. ville Civic Neighborhood Association and other stakeholders Americans and others who ney together to highlight were made by students who Again, we publicly thank including residents of Annie Coleman 14 public housing proj- embrace the trendsetting and file news reports about were interested in the DTU General Motors — Chevro- ect that it planned to infuse $1 million into Marva Y. Bannerman cultural, academic, techno- real-life stories that are oc- program. let for enabling the NNPA to Park, located at 830 NW 24th Ave. The renderings showed the logical and game-changing curring in our communi- Reviewing and evaluating award this group of young Alonzo Mourning Brownsville Youth Center, tennis courts, an achievements that are ac- ties. In the current national the numerous applications freedom-fighting scholars upgraded pool and a multipurpose field. complished daily in Black media climate where alle- that were submitted re- to sharpen their pens and Now, there may yet be another revision to the Lincoln Gar- America. gations of “fake news” are vealed the tremendous ac- commitments to become dens plan. The County Commission needs to review and approve This is why the Nation- routinely propagated, we ademic achievements and champions of the freedom the changes. On May 17, Edmonson will share more details. But al Newspaper Publishers will welcome receipt of the commitments of HBCU stu- and responsibilities of the the unofficial changes include the developer building 82 pub- Association (NNPA) is news and inspirations from dents who fervently desire press. The Black communi- lic housing units and 134 affordable, workforce and market-rate pleased with the continued the writings, videos and so- to serve the empowerment ty will benefit. All of Amer- homeownership units at Lincoln Gardens. The plan includes a partnership between the cial media postings of our interests of Black commu- ica will benefit. The DTU 2,500-square-feet community center and a $1 million contribu- General Motor’s Chevrolet young aspiring journalists. nities via their respective Fellows will seek and they tion for Bannerman Park for upgrades. Division and the NNPA to We are also grateful to the journalism skills and tal- will find. They will also ex- Unfortunately, Mayor Carlos Gimenez set the tone for how the sponsor the 2018 Discov- National Association for ents. This is itself a good emplify the good news. Lincoln Gardens portion of the project is being handled. By not er the Unexpected (DTU) Equal Opportunity in High- news story. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. can even adding Lincoln Gardens to the name, Liberty Square Rising, Journalism Scholarship and er Education (NAFEO) for Too often we only learn be reached at dr.bchavis@ it sent the message that perhaps it wasn’t as important as Liberty Fellowship Program. We assisting Chevrolet and the or hear about the tragic in- nnpa.org. Square. And the residents of Brownsville have said and continue to say things are just happening to them. They are hearing about plans for their neighborhood through various sources, other than from Don’t privatize transit, just pay better those who are responsible for them. The developers pulled out all the stops to win the project, per- CLARENCE WASHINGTON, president of Transport Workers Union Local 291 haps overpromising and now backpedaling. Instead of finding a way to Liberty Square Rising is a landmark project that is being properly fund Miami-Dade watched nationwide. It is supposed to be the hallmark of what Transit, Mayor Carlos government and the private sector can accomplish together. May Gimenez and some county it not go down in history as a project that was half as glorious officials are trying to balance as it could have been. Increase communication, notice meetings the Miami-Dade Transit bud- appropriately, listen to the Brownsville residents and build them get on the backs of the poor. a brand new community, like you promised them — and all of Miami-Dade Transit bus Miami-Dade County. operator positions offer a path to the middle class. You won’t get rich but you can raise a family and retire with CARTOON CORNER dignity. Bus operators make $23 an hour. Their average in- come is $49,000. But Mayor Gimenez and county officials last year gave 14 MDT routes to a pri- vate company, Limousines of South Florida (LSF). They are now proposing to give more work to LSF, which pays from $11.60 an hour and $13.60 and officials also have cut service. Mayor Gimenez and oth- The privatization of Mi- to drive a bus or smaller ve- This disproportionately er officials are unwilling or ami-Dade Transit bus route hicle on the routes. That’s impacts low-income work- unable to do the tough work has not come close to achiev- $24,000 to $28,000 a year. ers and families. They are of finding ways to fund this ing the savings the county Those are poverty wages, far more reliant on Metrobus vital, public service. Instead, predicted. County officials plain and simple. Why is Mi- and Metrorail. they cut service and abandon have lowered expected sav- ami-Dade creating jobs that Workers making under the responsibility to a pover- ings by 53 percent in less than ensure our residents strug- $25,000 per year account for ty-wage contractor. 12 months. gle? Can’t we do better than 42 percent of the work force, LSF makes profits by paying Miami-Dade Department this? but they comprise over 62 poverty wages. LSF is part of of Transportation and Public The household incomes percent of transit commuters. a conglomerate owned by the Works Director Alice Bravo for Latino and Black families Have riders received better Gonzalez family that in the predicted contracting the 14 lag behind those of whites in service with privatization? last 10 years has given nearly routes would save the coun- Miami-Dade, as they do on No. Privatization has failed $200,000 to the mayor’s po- ty $6.4 million annually in a the state and national lev- to improve service and has litical campaigns and to those May 2017 presentation. el. Public bus operator jobs fallen well short of the mark. of other county elected offi- Now, Gimenez, in this April have helped Latinos and According to the mayor’s cials. report, has reduced the pro- Black-Americans enter the own report, dated April 13, Anyone who drives should jected savings by more than middle class. 2018, on-time performance be fuming. Without better half – down to $3 million an- This push to privatize has stayed the same at about mass transit, the horrendous nually. public transit reduces real 76 percent. traffic situation will only get But even those figures seem economic opportunities for Ridership on the routes worse. That’s hard to imag- inflated. county residents and increas- operated by Limousines of ine but it’s true. Miami-Dade Privatization of public bus es income inequality. South Florida have continued has to stop abandoning its re- service is bad policy. It’s Instead of finding a way to to decline. sponsibility to fund and man- nothing more than a race to properly fund mass transit, So why is Miami-Dade age a robust Metrobus and the bottom. It’s not good for Gimenez and some county pushing privatization? Metrorail system. residents or riders. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018 The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018 W RD OON THE STREET The blatant disrespect to Audrey Edmonson A few weeks ago I received backing of a powerful little photos of the lifeless bodies known group called Over- of Rickey Dixon and Kimson all Tenant Advisory Council Green right after they were (OTAC) and it’s president, Di- shot and killed. These two ana Strozier-Bryant. young men, just like many The Overall Tenant Advi- before them, deserved every sory Council is the voice of Photo courtesy of Hip Rock Star right to live full and prosper- all public housing residents, Republican and Democratic candidates for Congressional District 27 share a moment with organizers in Rich- ous lives. Instead they were but the organization’s recom- mond Heights. Qualified candidates who attended were Elizabeth Adadi (R), Kristen Rosen Gonzalez (D), Matt cut down by the gang violence mendation for Atlantic Pacif- Haggman (D), Michael A. Hepburn (D), Mayra Joli (NPA), Michael Ohevzion (R) and David Richardson (D). They that is crippling the Model City ic to redevelopment Liberty addressed residents concerns on affordable housing, gun control, children and youth and economic development at area. Square Rising largely was Second Baptist Church. Model City is comprised ignored by the powers that be of two main areas. They are because of money, promises Liberty City and Brownsville, and ineffective leadership. home to another housing There is no way on God’s Putting candidates, constituents together project called Annie Cole- green earth that Mayor Carlos man, which is in Miami-Dade Gimenez would have overex- Organizations sponsor early forum The seven candidates who County Commissioner Audrey tended his hand in Commis- attended addressed resi- Edmondson’s District 3. The sioners Pepe Diaz, Rebecca in Congressional District 27 race dents’ concerns in four ar- boundaries are from North- Sosa, Joe Martinez’s districts eas: affordable housing, gun west Sixth Court to Northwest without some form of politi- ANDREA ROBINSON plethora of candidates, both control, children and youth 19th Avenue from North- cal repercussion. The mayor [email protected] veteran and newcomers. By When we look at 2016 and economic development. west 40th to Northwest 71st divided and conquered Ed- Among them were Adadi, the May 4 closing date, 15 election, there was a streets. What is happening mondson’s district using tac- The Florida political pri- people qualified to run. The Rosen Gonzalez, Haggman, and has happened in the Lib- tics from Willie Lynch’s book maries are still a ways off, but crowded field includes nine sense that folks tried Hepburn, Joli, Ohevzion, and to engage the Black erty Square housing project entitled, “The Making of a candidates vying to replace Republicans, five Democrats David Richardson. (Pork ’n Beans) could not and Slave,” by making promises Ileana Ros-Lehtinen aren’t and one independent. community late in the The forum was sponsored would not go on in any other to individuals, churches and wasting any time meeting The name grabbers are process. We want to by Second Baptist Church County Commission district. nonprofit organizations. The voters. And some eager vot- Donna Shalala, former Uni- “ Community Development make sure we were Miami-Dade Public Housing using of these pawns dis- ers are raring to hear what versity of Miami president, getting people enough Corp. and New Florida Ma- and Community Development guised as kings, rooks, bish- they have to say. state Rep. David Richardson, jority. Sharon Coleman, a time to get involved.” Department and its director ops, knights and queens and Six men and women look- Miami-Dade Commissioner spokeswoman with the CDC, Michael Liu who oversees this getting them to go along with ing to succeed Ros-Lehtinen Bruno Barreiro and Miami said organizers wanted to entity needs to be thoroughly Related Urban Development in Florida’s 27th Congressio- Beach Commissioner Kris- connect the candidates and investigated and removed. Group over Edmondson’s Sharon Coleman nal District recently attended ten Rosen Gonzalez. Shalala, constituents earlier in the There is something wrong preferred choice Atlantic Pa- a prayer breakfast and forum Richardson and Gonzalez are Second Baptist Church Com- process. munity Development Corp. when you refuse to do the cific has many now with blood at Second Baptist Church in Democrats, while Barreiro is “When we look at 2016 right thing by public housing on their hands. Richmond Heights. They got a Republican. election, there was a sense residents and Liu refuses to The sad part about this a chance to speak on the is- Other hopefuls on the Marks, Michael Ohevzion, that folks tried to engage the do the right thing by continu- is that Related Urban hired sues to the South Dade com- Democratic side are Matt Maria Peiro, Bettina Rodri- Black community late in the ing to follow the orders of the as a consultant former Mi- munity members from Rich- Haggman and Michael Hep- guez Aguilera, Maria Elvira process. We want to make mayor’s office, which has not ami Commissioner Michelle mond Heights, Perrine and burn. The Republican chal- Salazar and Gina Sosa. Mayra sure we were getting people been beneficial to the Model Spence-Jones who used to Goulds. lengers are Elizabeth Ada- Joli is running with no party enough time to get involved,” City community. oversee a portion of this dis- The race has attracted a di, Angie Chirino, Stephen affiliation. SEE FORUM 8A The commissioner had the trict. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018

School board to decide on chief auditor Wednesday STREET No Black finalists on the list for vote

ANDREA ROBINSON COMPILEDTalk BYJAYDA HALL, [email protected] arobinson@miamitimesonline. com What do you think about the Miami-Dade County school board members will select a chief auditor Wednesday, We screened the alternative plans suggested for ending a process that caused applications, scored some angst in the Black com- them based upon their the north corridor? munity. responses to the ques- The board will vote wheth- tions and their qualifi- Perla Hantman er to choose one of three fi- cations overall.” nalists for the key position. “ critical role in the selection Missing from the list of final- of an outside auditor and over ists: Trevor Williams, the cur- the staff that conducts inter- Vice Chairman rent deputy chief auditor and nal audits. That person is in Chris Norwood Iraida Mendez-Cartaya, the charge of the Office of Man- interim audit director. agement and Compliance Au- The three finalists include dits, which provides analyses, two current employees in the appraisals and recommenda- audit department: Maria T. tions. Gallon and community Eric Swasey, 35 Kevin Marshall, 27 Miramar Anthony Bailey, 59 members were concerned Miami Gardens that Carvalho overstepped Miami his bounds by questioning the I think the alternative plans We need an extension of the aren’t good enough because For one, having the Metrorail Audit and Budget Committee Metrorail more than anything Perla Hantman said she was members on the selection of they couldn’t build the Metro- would help with tourism. Peo- because it will help decrease rail up 27th Avenue, but they ple would come and venture surprised that neither Wil- the interim position. the traffic in Miami. Adding a liams nor Mendez-Cartaya Those concerns led Gal- took the time to build one in on a train versus having to bus transit would cause more Hialeah. Saying there isn’t drive on the roads in Miami. applied for the position. lon to sponsor an item that traffic, making it difficult for money to sustain the Metro- I don’t know why the county “I’m perplexed by it. They amends a policy that requires everyone to get to work. Pop- rail is not true. It boils down to is afraid to spend the money. were finalists for the first the advisory committee to ulated cities like New York what they feel is important for It’s definitely sad. Florida is time. I was surprised when I consult with the superinten- City have railing systems to themselves and not the com- one of the richest states in the heard from HR that neither dent in the selection of the help with transportation, so munity. They would actually country. But the county is be- one would apply,” Hantman interim chief auditor. it’s definitely something we make money because a large ing tight with the money. And The board gave tentative said. must look into. amount of people living on the then five or six years from approval to Gallon’s proposal Each board member met north side works downtown. now, they will probably say, in March. A final vote will be Steve Gallon III with the three finalists for “we should have listened to one-on-one interviews. taken in June. what the people said.” But it Gonzalez and Jon Goodman; At its Feb. 21 meeting, mem- This time, Gallon said, he will be too late then. Get the and one outside candidate, bers voted 5-2 to appoint was pleased with the screen- rail done now. Alina Garcia, a former chief Iraida Mendez-Cartaya — ing process. auditor with Ocean Bank. Carvalho’s ally — as inter- “I’m extremely satisfied Those three names were im chief auditor over Trevor with not only the pool of forwarded to board members Williams, the current assis- candidates but the process by the district’s Audit and tant chief auditor. Williams is that has been implemented Budget Committee, which Black. through the advisory com- oversees a major portion of Board members Steve mittee,” Gallon said. The the selection process. Gallon and Dorothy Ben- Audit and Budget committee Stephanie Cooper, 63 is comprised of community Miami Gardens Vice Chairman Chris Nor- dross-Mindingall, the two Terrance Williams, 32 wood said the human re- Black board members, voted stakeholders appointed by Extending more buses for Opa-locka sources department forward- for Williams. school board members who the north corridor is definite- The members who voted are experts in their respective ed application packets from ly not a solution. Tax payers My wife works downtown for Mendez-Cartaya were fields. eight individuals who met the deserve a better and bene- and she has to catch the 95 Hantman, Mari Tere Rojas, “They brought back three minimum requirements for ficial solution for our tax dol- Express to get home. She Nissey McFarlane, 27 Marta Perez, Lubby Navarro strong, qualified and high- the position. The committee lars. What happened to the always gets caught in rush Miramar ly capable candidates to the ranked the packets and se- and Martin Karp. approved 2007 plans? The hour traffic, which causes board to consider,” Gallon lected four people who were That vote ignored the wish- voters should have a say in her to reach home later than I am in agreement with ex- interviewed and questioned. es of the outgoing chief audi- said. picking the alternative, and I would like. If the county tending the Metrorail to pro- “We screened the appli- tor, Jose Montes de Oca. In Hartman said she met with that we have already done chooses to stick with the vide a more efficient way for cations, scored them based a Jan. 24 exit letter, de Oca the school board attorney, years ago. Metrorail plan, her commute commuters. For one, there who assured her that the upon their responses to the recommended that Williams would be much easier and was money approved for this assume the position of inter- board followed the outlined better. Plus, if millions of dol- questions and their qualifi- initiative, and two, it will re- im chief auditor and that he process “the right way.” lars were contributed to this cations overall,” Norwood duce the amount of vehicular said. The committee sent the “be strongly considered as a “The three [finalists] inter- plan years ago, I believe it’s traffic that we already have on names of the top three to the candidate” for the regular po- viewed well. I think I’ve done only right the county gives the highways here in South school board. sition. my due diligence,” Hantman the people what they de- Florida. School Board chairwoman The chief auditor plays a said. serve. An officer faces charges in provide input and creative connection with teen’s death solutions to address sea NEWS BRIEFS level rise and flood resilien- cy in parts of North Miami, A 17-year-old juvenile inmate was niles in Module 9 from their COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT. cells and allowed them to North Miami Beach, Bis- beaten and killed while detained watch television as a reward Lauderhill Mall p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 cayne Park, Miami Shores and privilege. Johnson also Citizenship Drive at Sherbondy Village Au- and nearby areas of Un- incorporated Miami-Dade Miami Times Staff Report bumped fists with the juve- Lawyers and immigration ditorium in Opa-locka, 215 nile who initiated the attack professionals will assist PervIz Ave. For more infor- County. The workshop will Juvenile detention officer, on E.R. anyone who needs help mation, call 305-953-3086. be held from 6 p.m. to 8 Antwan Lenard Johnson, Johnson later caused cer- with citizenship applica- p.m. on Thursday, May 17 faces federal charges arising tain Module 9 juveniles to tions from 10 a.m. to 3 Medical cannabis at the North Miami Library, from his role in the August receive snacks as a reward p.m. on May 19th and 20th industry courses 835 NE 132nd St. For 2015 beating and death of a and privileges for partici- at Lauderhill Mall, 1267 Pharmacology Universi- more information, contact 17-year-old juvenile inmate, pating in the attack on E.R. NW State Road 7. Partic- ty, an online institution, will the Office of Resilience at also known as “E.R.,” at the According to the indictment, ipants must reside in the offer a five week course 305-375-5593, or green@ Miami-Dade Regional Juve- E.R. was later transported United States as a perma- on medical cannabis cul- miamidade.gov. nile Detention Center in Mi- from the juvenile center to nent resident for five years tivation, oil extraction and ami. Holtz Children’s Hospital in or three years if living with manufacturing, canna- Miami-Dade County E.R. had been arrested Miami. and married to a U.S. citi- pharmacology, industrial Public Schools then taken to the detention On Aug. 31, 2015, E.R. zen, be physically present hemp, and medical canna- summer programs center on Aug. 28, 2015. He was pronounced dead due in the United States for bis courses for doctors, at- Miami-Dade County was being detained at the E.R. to bodily injuries suffered half of the five year period torneys, and a variety of in- Public Schools recently center and had not been during the attack. and be at least 18 years dividuals. The courses will announced summer pro- convicted of the crime for to Module 9. Upon return- Johnson, 35, was charged old. To apply, attend the begin on July 28 at two dif- grams and camps for stu- which he had been arrested. ing to Module 9 with the with conspiracy to violate citizenship drive and bring ferent locations - Broward dents. This year, students The indictment alleges that juveniles, Johnson promptly E.R.’s civil rights, which re- necessary documents. For College North Campus, will participate in educa- Johnson used a bounty sys- walked out of view of E.R. sulted in his death and depri- more information, call 954- 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd., tional services at select- tem and encouraged other and the other juveniles. At vation of his rights, which 637-3872. and Hilton Garden Inn Mi- ed school sites during the juvenile detainees to assault the same time, a juvenile resulted in bodily injury and ami Airport West, 3550 NW summer session sched- E.R. in exchange for rewards punched E.R. in the face as E.R.’s death. If convicted, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue 74th Ave. For more infor- uled from July 2 to July 30. and privileges, such as extra he attempted to sit down in Johnson faces a maximum application process mation, call 305-606-2113, There are opportunities for recreational time and snacks. a chair. Numerous other ju- statutory sentence of life in Florida State Rep. or 817-528-2475. students of all ages and The indictment further al- veniles immediately joined prison for each charge. Cynthia A. Stafford and in all grade levels. Infor- leges that, on Aug. 30, 2015, the attack and punched and This case was investigated Opa-locka Vice Mayor Jo- Miami-Dade County mation about the summer Johnson worked in Module 9 kicked E.R., continuing their by the FBI Miami Area Cor- seph L. Kelley will host Resiliency Workshop camp programs may be at the juvenile center during assault, even when E.R. fell ruption Task Force. The case an informational session Miami-Dade County’s Of- found at www.dadecom- the 3-11 p.m. shift. to the ground. is being prosecuted by As- about the application pro- fice of Resiliency will host munityschools.net, or at According to the indict- After E.R. was escorted out sistant U.S. Attorney Sean T. cess for Miami-Dade Fire a community resiliency the office of Community ment, Johnson directed juve- of Module 9 to the juvenile McLaughlin and Trial Attor- Rescue. The information- workshop. Participants will Education Programs, at niles to delay the attack on center’s medical department, ney Samantha Trepel of the al session will start at 6 engage in conversations to 305-817-0014. E.R. until they all returned Johnson released the juve- Civil Rights Division. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018 Stand your ground heading for repealer Conference speaker Rep. Jones says the conference, Light said when she wrote her book, the law is a ‘free pass for murder’ she thought it would be a his- tory of Stand Your Ground. CAROL PORTER micide rates increased in Regretfully, noted Light, the Miami Times contributor Florida. book was still a very active Jones encouraged people to document about how the law Repealing Florida’s Stand go to Tallahassee with him, impacted families in the pres- Your Ground legislation was where he planned to file a re- ent time. the focus of a conference held peal to Stand Your Ground. Light spoke about Trayvon Saturday at Unitarian Univer- Florida in 2005, was the Martin, a Miami Gardens salist Church in Fort Lauder- first state to pass a Stand Your teenager who died during a dale. Ground law. confrontation with his shoot- Among the speakers were “We have allowed a free er, George Zimmerman, and state Rep. Shevrin Jones and pass for murder,” said Jones. about Marissa Alexander, family members of young “I ask you to join me in Janu- a Black woman who was in Black adults who lost their ary where I will file a repeal- a bad marriage. Alexander lives in confrontations with er for Stand Your Ground. It fired a warning shot into the police. The keynote speaker won’t be just me there. It will wall, and for that firing, she was Caroline Light, author of be a full component of indi- was arrested and charged. A “Stand Your Ground: A His- viduals.” Miami Times photos/Carol Porter public outcry reduced her tory of America’s Love Affair Family members of slain Rhonda Felder of the Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward shows the audience a sentence to three years, but with Lethal Self-Defense,” young Black men and minori- book on Stand Your Ground, while the author, Caroline Light, waits to speak at a con- Light said Alexander should which was published in 2017. ties also spoke at the event ference on the same topic Saturday. not have been in jail in the Shevrin Jones spoke about organized by Black Lives first place. recent cases when law en- Matter Alliance Broward in “They have a license to about other families, and you the court system, and she was Light also said that Zim- forcement and other individ- partnership with Women’s claim Stand Your Ground,” hear about their pain and it’s waiting for an answer from merman had used Stand Your uals used Stand Your Ground. March Florida and Audate & said Davis, “even though they a club you don’t want to be a the court. Ground to give himself an He mentioned Corey Jones, Flemings P.A. Among them are the ones with the gun. part of. We can turn this pain “They [law enforcement] OK when he shot Trayvon. a musician who was shot by was Ronald Davis, father of Jordan was the one in the car into purpose and connect are supposed to be protecting Light said the Protect and police while he waited for a Jordan Davis, who had been who got shot and killed. We with other families. We’re go- us,” said Young, “not killing Serve Act, is “a dangerous tow truck to arrive to move killed while he was hanging have stood up for Jordan for ing to Washington, D.C., and off all the young, Black men.” piece of legislation that was his broken down car at an exit out with his friends. the last five years. We will be Tallahassee, and try to get Attorney Marvin Lin spoke being considered by Con- ramp off I-95. Corey Jones’ Ronald Davis said his young a beacon for all these other laws enacted. Body cameras about the Stand Your Ground gress.” The legislation would case is still pending in the son’s life was lost by shooter children and try to protect have been signed into law, legislation and how the law give law enforcement more Palm Beach County court sys- Michael Dunn, who did wind them from the Stand Your and so many cities and de- had caused incidents with power in dealing with civil- tem. up going to prison for killing Ground law. That’s why I’m partments have signed body guns to get worse. Lin also ians but that could add dan- Shevrin Jones said that the young man. Davis was go- here today.” cameras into law.” said that people needed to be ger to the situations where people could not wait until ing around the country speak- Sheila Banks, aunt to mu- Jennifer Young, mom of careful of whom they elect- law enforcement was called. January 2019 when the Flor- ing and educating people on sician Corey Jones, said she, Jermaine McBean, who had ed. He encouraged people to She cited recent incidents ida Legislature goes back Stand Your Ground legisla- and her family, missed Corey died in Broward County af- support and help Rep. Jones such as when police were into session for something tion and the damage it could every day and, like Ronald ter an incident with law en- and others with their fight in called because a Black stu- to be done about Stand Your do to Black and minority fam- Davis, they have made it their forcement in 2013, also said Tallahassee. dent had been caught nap- Ground. ilies. Davis said that when mission to speak to people she was continuing her fight “It’s an issue for our elect- ping in a dorm, Black men He also spoke about people use the Stand Your and educate them on what for justice, years after her son ed and our would-be elect- were waiting in Starbucks, the shooting at Marjory Ground defense, their victims was going on when people had lost his life. Young said ed officials,” said Lin. “Just and people had been “barbe- Stoneman Douglas High were often considered collat- claimed Stand Your Ground. her son had been listening to because you’re a Democrat cuing while Black.” School in Parkland and said eral damage, and it was hard Banks said that she, and the music, and he had not heard doesn’t mean you are against “White people want to he, and many other people, for people to fight them in other family members, were the orders directed at him by Stand Your Ground. Is it ap- weaponize the police,” said were very thankful that the court. Davis said that his son’s part of a club no one wants to law enforcement. When he peal or amendment or is it Light. “They are trying to young shooter there didn’t killer had gone to jail, and he join. finally heard them, he turned both? It all starts with today. protect white property and claim Stand Your Ground. wanted to see justice for the “We are doing what we can around, and they shot him in We can’t wait for a tragedy or white ground. This would re- Jones also noted that since other families who were fight- do to turn this pain into pur- the complex where he lived. something to happen.” verse the order of victim and the law went into effect, ho- ing for it. pose,” said Banks. “You hear Young said the case was in The keynote speaker for perpetrator.” The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018 The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018

Mei-Ling Ho-Shing, a ju- then they want to pass these nior who attends Marjo- laws, but these laws aren’t for GUN ry Stoneman Douglas High us and people that look like CONTINUED FROM 1A School – the site of a Feb. 14 us,” she said. mass shooting that left 17 stu- More town halls are being Jonathan Janvier, a member dents and adults dead – said planned. They will give voic- of Power U Center for Social talking about gun violence es to law enforcement, local Change, said gun violence is nationally is not enough. officials, parents and commu- different for students in the “Gun violence has always nity organizations. Black community. been a thing, but now my own Miami-Dade County Pub- “I think lately, it’s been fo- peers who always said that lic School board members cused on gun violence inside all lives matter are now out were not present at the town the schools, and that’s not there in the forefront talking hall. The majority of the stu- really what I think about it on behalf of gun violence,” dents who helped to organize in my community overall be- Mei-Ling said. “You know, the event are within school cause, in a Black community, it’s ironic and it’s a national board member Dorothy Ben- we don’t experience gun vio- slap to the face not only for dross-Mindingall’s district. lence inside the schools. It’s everyone that’s here but also Bendross-Mindingall said outside the school when we’re for the Black 11 percent and in an email that she was in- walking home, and we’re go- 40 percent of minorities at formed about the town hall ing to the store,” he said. Stoneman Douglas who’ve but had multiple events to at- Janvier is originally from been trying to talk about tend that day. Haiti. He grew up in a neigh- Black lives matter, but it was “I have been quite visible at borhood where violence was a controversial topic.” numerous town halls, forums, prevalent and thought moving Mei-Ling said there’s more marches and other events as to the United States would be to gun violence than mass it pertains to our children,” unlike his experience in Haiti. shootings. Still, the massa- she said. “I will absolutely “When I first came to the cre at Stoneman Douglas led continue to attend and par- United States, things seemed to Florida Gov. Rick Scott, in ticipate in any student-led to be better because I didn’t Miami Times photo/Gregory Reed March, signing the Marjory events in the future. This has watch the news, so it was like, Elementary student, Nadia, said she has never felt safe in her neighborhood before Stoneman Douglas Public been my mission and passion oh, there’s no shootings, none breaking down in tears on stage at the Beyond the March: A Youth-Led Town Hall on Safety Act, which raised the my entire adult life.” of that,” he said. “Then, when Violence, May 9, at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. legal age to purchase a gun Students felt that the aim of I got in middle school, my to 21, allows for a three-day the town hall was a success. whole perspective changed “You want to do more stuff, Forshee sisters, victims of a she lost her friends, her per- waiting period to receive a Jeremiah said the outcome because some of my friends you can’t really do nothing gun violence incident that spective on life has changed. purchased firearm, and puts was great. suddenly started dying out because of gun violence or gained major attention in 2015. “I’ve never truly gotten guns on campus to be ac- “We got to express with the of nowhere. So, that’s when the violence in our streets,” Tequila Forshee, a 12-year-old over it,” she said. “I have this cessed by school staff who are questions being asked, and we I realized, wow, this is not as she said. “You don’t want to girl, was shot in the head in a really bad phobia of windows not full-time teachers. had others to express them- safe of a place that I thought go to the park because the drive-by shooting while get- now, and it just makes me re- “There’s other things to it, selves,” he said. “The turnout it was.” park not safe anymore.” ting her hair braided by her alize how precious life is, and and we’re talking so much went well. We just need to in- Aliyah Blackmon, a student Kimari Thompson, a senior older sister, Alize Forshee. how it easily can be taken for about nationally, but when we vite others out to these events at Miami Norland Senior, said at Miami Lakes Educational Alize was grazed by a bullet. granted, and you just have to talk about nationally, we for- and progress will continue to getting older can be rough. Center, was friends with the Thompson said ever since appreciate it.” get about the little people and grow.”

guards were in place over being followed, but there was sold a false bill of goods, panic and white communi- had an 18 percent goal and a construction projects, under wasn’t documentation,” and that the district must ties. There’s a trickle-down zero percent African Amer- BOND the bond, through the evalu- Mendez-Cartaya said. make it clear to contractors effect.” ican participation rate,” CONTINUED FROM 1A ation of certain elements of She said that the audit that they have these goals to Attorney Stephen H. Johnson said. the award, design and con- team will go back and check meet. Johnson, a member of the Torrens and Mendez-Car- pool of subcontractors to pull struction processes for the the newer projects “and Noted architect Ron Fra- district’s Audit and Budget taya said the projects in the from.” selected projects. make sure these recommen- zier said the construction Committee, said the partic- audit had positives as well. Torrens said many of the Iraida Mendez-Cartaya, dations are being imple- staff’s processes and pro- ipation rates were alarming. Auditors examined pay- findings in the audit have the interim chief auditor, mented.” cedures are not being fol- “For every success story ments to 1,500 suppliers and now been addressed. said that in some instances Implementation of the lowed. like Frank C. Martin that did not find any misuse of Auditors said the purpose the Office of School Facili- bond remains a sore sub- “They’re not following the over-performs with 13 per- funds. “There are adequate of their report was to de- ties did the work, but it was ject in the Black commu- rules and regulations. The cent African American par- internal controls,” Torrens termine whether adequate not properly documented. nity. Critics say sentiment Black community is suffer- ticipation, you had a Gloria said. “Our financials are internal controls and safe- “There were procedures is high that the community ing a lot more than the His- Floyd Elementary, which good.”

active in South Miami-Dade. House of Representatives. According to the 2016 al crowd. to know we found a lot of “We allocated a table to “Richmond Heights is American Community Sur- Organizers say although success in Senate District FORUM CBOs, fraternities, sororities known for having a large vey of U.S. Census, the dis- the primary isn’t until Aug. 40 race in terms of trying CONTINUED FROM 4A and ministries that are in- [number] of voters,” Cole- trict is more than 71 per- 28, it isn’t too early to talk to talk to folks and get folks volved. We allocated tables, man said. “We always pro- cent Hispanic, 21 percent about community issues. El- involved in the process. We Coleman said. “We owe it to so they could send represen- duce great numbers.” non-Hispanic white, and 3.8 bert Garcia, communications want to build on that engage- folks to do that. It’s important tation from the community,” According to the Statisti- percent Black. director with New Florida ment,” Garcia said. for those candidates to know Payne said. A few churches cal Atlas, District 27 includes With such a crowded field, Majority, said they are using “It’s an important district. it’s important to show up.” from Homestead also came Coral Gables, Miami Beach, the Black vote could make a a strategy similar to the one People talk about a blue wave Reverend Twila Payne out. South Miami, Cutler Bay, difference, organizers say. used to elect Annette Taddeo around the nation. When said the standing-room-only The community’s voting Palmetto Bay, and parts of Coleman said staffers from in the special Senate election candidates hear from people crowd came from a mix of impact goes back to putting Miami. The area leans Dem- New Florida Majority broad- in September 2017. they will be forced to respond churches, community and Dante Fascell into office in ocratic and is largely Hispan- cast the forum on Facebook “For the Democratic pri- or the people will know if civic organizations that are 1955 as a member of the U.S. ic. Live to capture the millenni- mary, it’s important for folks they are the real deal.”

of her story coming out, “in a of leadership and excellence. mask being taken off.” You are ambassadors in a FMU “There was liberation in sense.” CONTINUED FROM 1A that,” Bottoms said. After her speech, Bottoms She won the race winning received an honorary doctor- inside the Wellness Center at 50.4 percent of the votes to ate in humane letters. Before FMU in Miami Gardens. the 49.6 percent for Norwood. she spoke, she received intro- Florida Memorial holds one But she said during her ductory remarks from a local commencement ceremony speech that people often see Zeta Tau Chapter of the Del- per year, requiring students the accomplishments of oth- ta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. who completed during sum- ers and think that’s the whole member. mer and fall terms to wait story. Shellian Wheeler is the and walk in the spring term. While her father was in immediate past president of There were 312 students prison – having been arrested the Zeta Tau Chapter of the who walked on Saturday, ac- in 1978 – Bottoms spent three Delta Sigma Theta Sorority cording to a 2018 FMU Com- years visiting him across pris- Inc. Wheeler said Bottoms mencement program. Of the ons in Georgia. Her father embodies words former First total graduates, 77 were from maintained hope for her fu- Lady Michelle Obama gave summer and fall 2017 – 20 and ture advising her to stay in while she held the position. 57, respectively – and 235 were school, do her best, respect from spring 2018. her teachers and her mother, “When you work hard and On Jan. 2, around when Sylvia Robinson. you move forward, you do many graduates started their She graduated from Freder- not slam shut the door behind final semester at FMU, Bot- ick Douglass High School in you, instead you reach back toms began her term as may- Atlanta, Florida A&M Univer- and give hope to those look- Miami Times photos/ Philippe H. Buteau or of Atlanta. She said in her Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert III and sity and earned a law degree ing to succeed,” Wheeler said speech her mayoral campaign from Georgia State University quoting Obama. included an exposing of per- Florida Memorial University Interim President Dr. Castell V. Bryant at the Florida Me- College of Law. James Cochran graduated sonal details that she wasn’t morial University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12 in Miami Gardens. Bottoms has had her own with a bachelor of science in looking forward to. law firm for more than 20 music education for kinder- “But what I learned tions of financial impropriety childhood. his records stopped selling as years, has been a general garten to 12 grade. He said he throughout the course of the from Bottoms to Norwood. At 8 years old she came many, he made a decision to counsel for a multi-million found Bottoms’ speech very campaign is there’s value in And Norwood asked Bottoms home and saw police offi- sell drugs, so he could help dollar business and has been inspirational. our stories,” Bottoms said. to end accusing her of owning cers arresting and taking her feed his family “or” keep a a judge in Fulton County He personally customized “My story is also your story. a property with tax liens. father away for a charge of roof over their heads. But he State Court. his graduation cap to read Don’t be afraid to show the The AJC also reported Bot- cocaine distribution. Major also had an addiction to drugs Miami Gardens Mayor Ol- as follows: “The vision must world your scars.” toms was hurt after she did Lance got his start as a box- she learned about years later. iver G. Gilbert III also spoke be followed by the venturer Bottoms ran for mayor not condemn former Mayor er but later became a success “In the tradition of so many to the graduates, congratulat- [sic]. It is not enough to stare against former fellow Atlan- Kasim Reed after he called as a musician, opening for the African-American families, to ing them of their accomplish- up the steps – we must step ta City Councilwoman Mary Norwood and City Council Beatles on their first U.S. tour mask the pain we often don’t ment while reminding them up the stairs.” Norwood. In a campaign that President Ceasar Mitchell and earning a Grammy nom- discuss the hurt,” Bottoms of what it means. “I carry myself as a king,” the Atlanta Journal-Consti- “losers.” ination. said. “Today, you leave here as Cochran said. “I want to help tution said took a “vitriolic Deeper than the financial But, as Bottoms recount- However, she also said that graduates of Florida Memo- Black men up the stairway of turn” leading up to the runoff accusations, however, were ed, when her dad’s music during the campaign she rial University,” Gilbert said. success, to the doors of op- election, there were accusa- familial scars from Bottoms’ stopped playing as much and found freedom in the truth “You will carry the standard portunity.” The Miami Times Finance 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018 Technology

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In a few short weeks, on Monday, July 9, Liberty City will have yet another Wells Fargo bank branch. We already have a Wells Fargo branch on Northwest 79th Street and 27th Avenue; now we’ll have another, located at 641 NW 62nd St. We already have two other banks in a three- block radius. I hope they will be lending to us and creating products that cater to the people who live there. But for now, this new Miami Times photos/ Philippe Buteau location will offer the fol- Councilmembers Lillie Q. Odom, Lisa Davis, Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert III, Waffle House Senior Vice President Tim Carley, lowing services: night drop, Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, Waffle House area vice president, Robert Ruth and division manager, Carolyn Pusey. notary public, medallion services and external ATMs Pierre 24/7. What it should be offering to our community are products that every thriv- ing community needs: affordable home mortgages to those seeking to purchase; home equity loans to existing homeown- WAFFLE HOUSE OPENS ers; and business loans to start-ups and small business owners. Wells Fargo’s track record with the Black community is poor at best, discriminatory at worst. So knowing that, we should not just let them in, especially since it has been re- IN MIAMI GARDENS ported by Bloomberg Business News, that Wells Fargo and many of its subsidiaries First Miami-Dade location brings jobs, are a financier for the National Rifle Asso- ciation (NRA). Just look at its documented classic diner eating to the community deceptive practices, predatory mortgage lending practices and how it did many of PHILIPPE H. BUTEAU us when it came to homeownership. Wells Special to The Miami Times Fargo put many Blacks in bad mortgag- es, and when payments “ballooned,” the Waffle House opened a restaurant in Miami Gardens, making it American Dream was stolen by way of un- another in South Florida, but the first one in Miami-Dade County. realistic loan modifications and, ultimate- At a grand opening at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, city officials, ly, foreclosure. Wells Fargo has already and Waffle House executives and a well-known movie director dined been fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for money laundering on the first waffles made at Waffle House House, south of County procedures and other suspicious activities. Line Road. The restaurant’s inclusion to Miami Gardens adds em- Even the city of Miami Gardens sued Wells ployment and financial investment to one of Miami’s predominantly Fargo for violating the federal Fair Housing Black communities. Act and redlining practices. The city of “Cocaine Cowboys” director Billy Corben is a fan of Waffle House Miami took its case against Wells Fargo as and considers the opening historic. Danisha Totta takes Jenell Jones’ order at the recently far as the U.S. Supreme Court because of SEE JOBS 10B opened Waffle House in Miami Gardens. financial harm caused by Wells Fargo to its residents, particularly minorities.

WE DESERVE BANKS THAT LEND, NOT PREY Wells Fargo has been around since 1852. And after being around for 166 years, they Airbnb, NAACP in bedding deal have lost their way. They have had just as many highs as they have had lows, and now in 2018, they want to recommit to us. ROLLOUT OF A NATIONAL INITIATIVE GET BLACKS TO START HOSTING IN MIAMI They are going to have to do more than just say it through billboards and market- CAROLYN GUNISS ence, said Miami is one of five ing schemes; Wells Fargo ought to prove it [email protected] areas where the program will be in their lending. Arstella Smith is current rolled out. loan holder of Wells Fargo. She is awaiting Miami Gardens will be the “We want to truly see if this yet another loan modification approval launch site of the national initia- really works, that is why we from Wells Fargo in hopes of saving her tive between NAACP and Airb- partnered with Airbnb,” Alston home. nb, a company that runs a travel said. “This is a new industry, so When Smith heard about Wells Fargo app that links travelers to people there will be some questions. opening another location in Liberty City, who want to rent space in their That is the process we are go- she said: “Why does our community need homes. ing through now, both with local another one of their banks? They already The partnership between and nationally.” in our community and not helping no- NAACP and Airbnb is to pro- The NAACP will get 20 per- body.” mote the benefits of home shar- Miami Times photos/Carolyn Guniss cent of the Airbnb revenue gen- Corey Taylor, a Miami resident said a ing among Black communities. Several community meetings were held in February with erated by the new community new branch could be a convenience for Homeowners and business own- key stakeholders, including businesspeople and politicians outreach efforts. The NAACP existing customers. ers can hear more about the part- about the NAACP and Airbnb initiative. will help Airbnb “with ongoing “I think it would be good for commerce nership on May 19 at the Betty T. efforts to combat discrimina- in our community and for people that Ferguson Recreational Complex, why we reached out to NAACP, tuted an “instant book” feature, tion, increase workforce diversi- bank with them,” Taylor said. “But we also located at 3000 NW 199th St., and why we’re excited to partner where travelers and hosts do not ty and support Airbnb’s supplier have to investigate why they are there. It’s in Miami Gardens. The meeting with them.” know names or can see each oth- diversity goals.” going to be like downtown coming our starts at 11 a.m. and will end at 2 But there are real issues with er, a key part of the trust compo- “The intent is to promote the way.” p.m. Black people trying to use the nent of home sharing. Black dollar and Black tour- To tell you the truth, we’re really not Both Airbnb and NAACP say Airbnb service. Even #Airbn- The NAACP hopes the “part- ism,” Alston. “We want to en- short on financial institutions in our com- that Black homeowners who be- bWhileBlack emerged on Black nership will spread the econom- gage Black services, marketing, munity at all. But as it relates to econom- come hosts have the opportunity Twitter after Black travelers re- ic benefits of tourism to Black electrical, plumbing, these are ics, investments and homeownership, we to earn extra income while pro- count stories of harassment and communities. Starting with the all businesses needed for those lag and fall short. moting travel to communities of discrimination using the app. As Miami launch, both NAACP and who will open their homes to “Three banks on the same block, now color. Attendees will also learn recently as May 8, police were Airbnb will work to engage resi- share potential opportunities. that’s power! As a community, we must about opportunities to serve as called on three Black friends dents to help boost tourism rev- We want to ensure that Black take advantage of it,” said State Rep. for ambassadors for their communi- leaving an Airbnb location in enue in these communities.” businesses are a part of the new district 108, Roy Hardemon. We would ties, participate in Airbnb’s local California. A white woman al- Torey Alston, 2nd vice presi- emerging market.” like to take advantage of all that power, experiences program and have legedly called police because the dent of the Florida State Confer- Earlier in February, the but if the standards and products are not the opportunity to sign up as a women didn’t wave to her. ence and chair of the Economic NAACP sent a representative made for us, we won’t be able to. host. Harvard Business School stu- Development, Housing and Leg- to meet with community lead- “We want to spread the benefits dents in 2016 uncovered wide- islative Affairs Committee who ers and other representatives to WELLS FARGO, HERE’S HOW of home sharing to communities spread discrimination on the has been a part of the process discuss the rollout. At the time, YOU RECOMMIT of color,” said Airbnb spokesman part of Black and white hosts in since it was first announced a Airbnb wanted to keep it hush- We need fiscally sound lenders in our in a previous interview. “That’s Airbnb. Since, Airbnb has insti- year ago at the national confer- hush. SEE LEND 10B The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018 Tourism summit comes to South Florida Attendees to learn about culture and Overtown Children it’s “paramount” for and Youth Coalition, those working in me- heritage in historic neighborhoods and Kenneth Lawson, dia to attend. president and CEO of “We need to meet Miami Times Staff Report she said. “It’s going & Visitors Bureau Visit Florida. with people who pro- to be purposeful.” and the Broward Cul- Lawson encourag- duce and promote A two-day summit Attendees can ex- tural Division. CHAT es professionals in tourism in our area,” for travel industry pect to be connect- offers interactive the traveling indus- she said, “to deliver professionals is slat- ed with other small, tours to locals and try to attend in order the kind of content ed to hit South Flori- tourism-related busi- tourists who want to “to work to establish that they want to da May 16-18. nesses, tour opera- explore hidden parts Florida as the num- see.” The Synergy Sum- tors, artists and tour of South Florida. ber one traveling Registration fees mit for Cultural and guides through one- There will be more destination in the start at $99. For more Heritage Tourism on-one meetings and than 40 speakers at world,” he said. information, visit will be held in sever- by attending an on- the event, includ- In addition to trav- www.culturalheri- al locations through- site product and ser- ing Graylyn Swil- el industry profes- tagesummit.com or out Broward County vice showcase. ley-Woods, senior sionals, Jill Tracey, register at https://ti- to help professionals A summit kickoff multicultural tour- an on-air personali- nyurl.com/chatsum- with career devel- press conference and ism consultant at Kenneth Lawson Jill Tracey ty for HOT 105, said mit2018. opment to be more symposium will take informed about cul- place from noon to 4 OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY tural assets and her- p.m. on Wednesday OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY itage neighborhoods at Mount Hermon REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY in South Florida. AME Church, 401 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In fact, people are NW Seventh Terrace, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING coming from “all over Fort Lauderdale. Day The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Omni Redevelopment the country” to talk one of the summit The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) will hold a Public about what the heri- will launch with a District Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday May 24th 2018, at 12:30 p.m. or thereafter, at the tage neighborhoods welcome reception Hearing on Thursday, May 24th 2018, at 12:30 p.m. or thereafter, at City of Miami, City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, the City of Miami, City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, have evolved into, at 5 p.m. on Thursday Florida 33133 to consider the award of grant funds to Morgans 2829, Florida 33133, to consider the award of grant funds to said guest speaker at C & I Studios, FAT Camillus House Inc., a legal entity authorized to transact business/render services in DeAnne Connolly Village, 541 NW First Inc., a legal entity authorized to transact business/render services in the State of Florida. Graham, president of Ave., in Fort Lauder- the State of Florida, for the “Miami Shelter Program.” ROI Media Consul- dale. In accordance with the Board’s 2010 Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”), tants Inc. The event is host- In accordance with the Board’s 2010 Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”), the the Board will consider the partial funding, in an amount not to exceed “They [neighbor- ed by the Cultural Board will consider the funding, in an amount not to exceed $175,000 $400,000.00, to underwrite the expenditures and costs associated with hoods] are not just Heritage Alliance for to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the “Miami Shelter the rehabilitation of a building located at 130 NW 14th street Miami Program”, envisioned to reduce slum and blight. the low-income side Tourism Inc. (CHAT) Florida, 33136, critical in the rehabilitation of approximately 3,046 of town, but they are in partnership with square feet of Building space, within the CRA, to now serve as a Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Jason Walker, actually treasures of the Greater Fort Lau- restaurant, envisioned to activate the area and reduce slum and blight. Executive Director, OMNI CRA, at (305) 679-6868. history and culture,” derdale Convention Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Jason Walker, Executive Director, OMNI CRA, at (305) 679-6868. This action is being considered pursuant to Sections 18-85 (a) of Wednesday morn- the Code of the City of Miami, Florida as amended (“Code”). The This action is being considered pursuant to Sections 18-85 (a) of ing, while he waited recommendation and findings to be considered in this matter are set the Code of the City of Miami, Florida as amended (“Code”). The JOBS to sit at a table, he forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Sections 18-85 (a), which recommendation and findings to be considered in this matter are set thought of what he are deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, and are available CONTINUED FROM 9B forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Sections 18-85 (a), which would order: waffles, as with the scheduled CRA Board meeting of May 24th 2018, at the are deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, and are available “The first onegrits, eggs, sausage City of Miami, City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, as with the scheduled CRA Board meeting Thursday May 24th 2018, at opened in 1955 out- and raisin toast. Florida 33133. the City of Miami, City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, side of Atlanta and “When you got Florida 33133. for 63 years we’ve that craving at 2 or 3 The CRA Board requests all interested parties be present or represented been waiting,” Cor- in the morning, slide at the meeting, and may be heard with respect to any proposition before The CRA Board requests all interested parties be present or represented ben said. “I wish they on in here,” Clarence the CRA Board, in which the Board may take action. Should any person at the meeting, and may be heard with respect to any proposition before grew a little faster in said. desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter the CRA Board, in which the Board may take action. Should any person Miami-Dade.” Clarence said the considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter Corben ordered his restaurant opening record of the proceedings is made, including all testimony and evidence considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim sandwich, the Cor- in Miami Gardens upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). record of the proceedings is made, including all testimony and evidence ben sandwich: bacon, means more options upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). eggs, cheese, on a for himself and the In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons waffle folded over people in the city. needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice), not later into a sandwich with “It means jobs for needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may hash browns, smoth- people here,” he said. contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice), not later call (305) 250-5472, not later than five (5) business days prior to the ered with cheese, Area vice presi- than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may proceeding. chunked and diced. dent Robert Ruth call (305) 250-5472, not later than five (5) business days prior to the Clarence and Jenell said Waffle House proceeding.

Jones, a married cou- employs more than Todd B. Hannon ple, were seated and 100 people at the Clerk of the Board ordering their usuals Miami Gardens loca- Todd B. Hannon by 10 a.m. tion, located at 19675 Clerk of the Board Jenell, 71, loves the NW 2 Ave. #31269 waffles, the diner’s Prior to the rib- #31271 pan sausages and bon cutting, Mayor that they recognize Oliver G. Gilbert OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY veterans by giving III said the Waffle REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA them discounts. House symbolizes NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING “I’m wondering that Miami Gardens NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING why it took them is a growing commu- The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Omni Redevelopment The Miami City Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, so long to open one nity. District Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) will hold a Public May 24, 2018 at 9:00 A.M., to consider the award of a contract to the in Miami Gardens,” “It’s not just about Hearing on Thursday, May 24th 2018, at 12:30 p.m. or thereafter, at non-profit organization listed below through Anti-Poverty grant funds Jenell said. this one business,” the City of Miami, City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, from the District 1 share of the City of Miami’s Anti-Poverty Initiative Clarence, 70, is a Gilbert said. “It’s Florida 33133, to consider the award of grant funds to Rebuilding Program. The Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade Vietnam veteran. He what about what we Together Miami-Dade Inc. a legal entity authorized to transact County, Inc. provides a wide range of social services to socially isolate frequents the Waffle were and what we’re business/render services in the State of Florida, to provide partial and economically disadvantaged seniors; secondly, to consider the City House in Lauder- becoming. This is a funding for a, “Home Improvement Façade Program.” Manager’s recommendations and finding that competitive negotiation hill with his buddies part of us becoming a methods are not practicable or advantageous regarding these issues: from the war. On community.” In accordance with the Board’s 2010 Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”), the Board will consider the funding, in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to • Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade all the people who underwrite the expenditures and costs associated with the renovation County, Inc. – to provide meals to 60 participants for a year lost their homes due of residential housing units, within the CRA, envisioned to reduce slum at Antonio Maceo Park. to foreclosure be- and blight. LEND Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Malissa Treviño, CONTINUED FROM 9B cause of predatory lending products, Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Jason Walker, Project Manager for the Office of Community Investment, Office of the City Manager, at (305) 416-1005. communities. Al- and reinstate them. Executive Director, OMNI CRA, at (305) 679-6868. though Wells Fargo Next, those home- This action is being considered pursuant to Section 18-85 (A) of the has launched a mar- owners who are go- This action is being considered pursuant to Sections 18-85 (a) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida as amended (“Code”). The Code of the City of Miami, Florida as amended (the “Code”). The keting campaign to ing through the “loan recommendation and findings to be considered in this matter are set recommendations and findings to be considered in this matter are set “recommit” and “re- modification” pro- forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Sections 18-85 (a), which forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Section 18-85 (A), which brand” itself with the cess with Wells Far- are deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, and are available are deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and are available as hopes of building a go or any of its sub- as with the scheduled CRA Board meeting of May 24th 2018, at the with the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting of May 24, 2018 better bank, it should sidiaries, reset the City of Miami, City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. also consider issuing mortgage payment to an affordable one. Florida 33133 an apology for its The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present Looking ahead, predatory mortgage or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any while intentionality The CRA Board requests all interested parties be present or represented lending practices. at the meeting, and may be heard with respect to any proposition before proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission and diversity are key, Wells Fargo issued the CRA Board, in which the Board may take action. Should any person may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of equity and fair lend- one a while back for desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at ing practices are too. overcharging cus- considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the Wells Fargo, practice tomers and for fake record of the proceedings is made, including all testimony and evidence proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which truth in lending by accounts that were upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). created by their staff. establishing products As stakeholders, that empower cus- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons this is what we need: tomers to become fi- needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may community meeting nancially resilient. contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice), not later contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no later space at the branch, Are you a custom- than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. 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TECHNOLOGY Google’s Annie Jean-Baptiste on diversity in tech engineering, coding ously,” says Jean-Bap- We’re the voices of shift in the U.S. and This executive makes sure or in similar diversi- tiste. “We are such an change. I think our abroad. Tech compa- that there is representation ty positions like she innovative and revo- [women of color] nies have to under- currently holds. lutionary people, and clout and credibility stand and champion MICHELLE DARRISAW “I would love to we bring wonderful will continue to grow that inclusion and di- Essence see more of us, obvi- ideas to the table. as demographics versity.”

For Annie Jean-Bap- tiste, Google’s glob- al product inclusion evangelist, a career in My role is to make tech or engineering sure our products wasn’t necessarily are inclusive for the career path she everyone and to planned. But at the behest of her broth- make sure that er, who previously everyone can see “themselves in interned at Google, and through her own products such as research, Jean-Bap- Google Home and tiste discovered there Pixel.” were numerous roles to explore at the technology giant, including engaging Annie Jean-Baptiste in philanthropy and

strengthening inclu- Essence sion practices. Annie Jean-Baptiste is Google’s global So the 30-year-old Boston native devi- product inclusion evangelist. ated from her origi- nal plan of becoming due seat at the tech ny. One core Google a pediatrician and company’s table, even product she’s particu- applied for a job at she willingly admits larly passionate about Google, where she to still being one of is a program she and ultimately landed in few women of color her team worked on the Global Business in the room making for six years called Organization as an key decisions. Yet Accelerate with Goo- account manager. she rests her hope in gle, which was devel- Now, eight years the strides Google is oped to help small later, working in a making through its business owners traditionally homog- programs to serve and entrepreneurs enous, male-dom- underrepresented achieve success in inated industry, communities. the growing digital Jean-Baptiste is fight- “We know that di- economy. ing to ensure Goo- verse teams make “We show you how gle’s products and for better products to get online and workforce accurate- Jean-Baptiste is and businesses,” says help your customers ly reflect its diverse also taking actionable Jean-Baptiste. “It’s find you, whether user base. steps towards inclu- undeniable. People that’s through Goo- “My role is to make sion and diversity really understand gle Ads or Analyt- sure our products beyond Google. She that there needs to ics,” Jean-Baptiste are inclusive for ev- is using her platform be more of us at Goo- explains. “Even if you eryone and to make as an American Heart gle, in the world and go on YouTube, you’ll sure that everyone Association spokes- in tech in general. see different Google can see themselves person and One When you’re building programming for a in products such as Young World ambas- for a diverse subset of lot of specific Black Google Home and sador to empower users, you also need and brown creators.” Pixel,” Jean-Baptiste communities of color to have those users, Counting women tells ESSENCE. “As in having equal ac- from different back- such as neo-soul sing- we know, there aren’t cess to the resourc- grounds, ethnicities, er Erykah Badu, Vice many women of color es they need to live ages and economic President of Google in tech. To be able to healthier lives. In ad- statuses, in the room Marian Croak and bring those different dition, she’s helping — at every stage of Uber’s Chief Brand perspectives to our people find resilience the process. If you Officer Bozoma Saint products is some- in the face of adver- don’t, you risk alien- John, among the Black thing I’m extreme- sity through Sheryl ating those users.” women she most ad- ly passionate about. Sandberg’s Option B In fact, Jean-Bap- mires, Jean-Baptiste What success means campaign. tiste has seen dras- still aspires to have to me is that we’re Despite more wom- tic improvements in more women of col- building for everyone en like Jean-Baptiste her eight-year ten- or smash through across the globe.” having a long over- ure with the compa- the barriers in tech, Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 12 THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 16-22, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Disability doesn’t stop Dade students

ne thousand Miami-Dade County school students with disabilities were honored at Booker T. Washington Senior High School on Monday. The students, who have partici- patedO in an innovative national initiative to increase physical activity levels, received Presidential Fitness Awards at the 14th Annual “I Can Do It, You Can Do It” event. Miami HEAT mascot “Burnie,” Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho and podiatrist, Dr. Su- Jimmy Abraham for Miami-Dade Public Schools san Solman greeted the children at the ceremony.

Is Miami Dolphins’ camp Miramar bound? Some residents fear traffic issues their due diligence in terms of their own site location,” CAROL PORTER and General Counsel Myles said Messam. “It’s up to the Miami Times contributor Pistorius, Senior Director of Dolphins what their toler- Legal & Government Affairs ance and risk factors are. Our Will they, or won’t they? Marcus Bach-Armas as well job as a city is to make sure if That was the question Mi- as lobbyist Ron Book. they are going to build it, they ramar residents had at an in- Miramar Mayor Wayne are going to build it right, and formational meeting May 10 Messam was present at the it conforms to our require- about the Miami Dolphins meeting, with Assistant City ments and our codes.” relocating its training facility Manager Michael Moore. Another resident wanted to to the city. Messam said a representa- know about the lease agree- Residents heard about a tive of the Miami Dolphins ment with the city, and what 2-acre parcel on Bass Road, had contacted the city about would happen if the Dolphins between Dykes Road and the relocation but that he did decided to negate their lease. Southwest 172nd Avenue as a not want to proceed without The lease would be long- possible relocation site from input from the residents. term, and it was not likely that Dolphins’ staff and city of “It’s very important for me the Dolphins would break the Miramar staff at the Sunset to get input from the commu- lease if they decided to part- Lakes Community Center. nity,” said Messam. “The city ner with the city, Messam Neighboring residents has not formally seen a pre- said. showed up to express their sentation from the Dolphins. Other residents wanted to concerns about traffic and It’s a good position to be in know if the Dolphins would parking near the parcel that for you, residents. Residents Miami Times photo/Greg Reed and Carol Porter consider another location. is zoned recreational. Resi- west of I-75 will be impacted.” Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam speaks at a town hall meeting, May 10, at Sun- Messam said that the site dents asked where Miramar Messam spoke of the eco- set Lakes Community Center. He asked residents for input regarding the prospects being considered was in the was ranked but could not get nomic benefits to a partner- of the Miami Dolphins moving their headquarters and training facility to the city. Dolphin’s top three consider- a clear answer from Dolphin ship with the Dolphins, and ations, and that was the site representatives. how high school and college would be the closest compari- sonnel. The Dolphins would pleased that the Dolphins chosen by their folks. If the Dolphins are given students could benefit, in- son to the one being proposed probably build a parking ga- were considering Miramar Another question was re- the go-ahead, city staff and cluding police and other ath- by the Dolphins. He also not- rage to accommodate the for its facility but expressed garding whether the Dolphins attorneys will begin negotia- letic leagues within the city. ed that the Dolphins would people in the facility. Techni- concerns about traffic and would choose local contrac- tions with the Dolphins, and a He also spoke about the jobs not seek any money from the cal staff with the city would parking. Other residents tors and subcontractors. Mes- final agreement would be pre- that could be created from the city to build the facility, so review the plans and make expressed concerns about sam told residents that the sented to the City Commis- partnership with the empha- the taxpayers would not foot sure that all the requirements the blasting going on in Mi- Dolphins would choose local sion for approval. A number sis on local firms that would the bill but would seek other were met to minimize the ami-Dade County, which had firms to build their facilities of other meetings would be build the facility. Messam partnerships. impact on residents and the been an ongoing problem in in Miramar. Messam also not- held. The Dolphins’ current and staff also showed other Messam said that the facili- neighboring communities. Miramar, and the possible im- ed that the partnership would training facility is in Davie. similar facilities, including ty would likely accommodate Residents had several ques- pacts on the Dolphins. be a win-win for the city in Representing the Dolphins the Florida Panther’s IceDen, about 200 players, medical tions. “Obviously, an entity like other ways such as sports-re- were Senior Vice President which was the facility that professionals and other per- Edwin Lester said he was the Miami Dolphins would do lated internships. Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 16-22, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Good Taste SECTION C Music in the Park concert draws hundreds The Miami Gardens’ event is a community hit for jazz lovers

Special to The Miami Times

More than 600 residents packed into the Betty T. Fer- guson Amphitheater for Music in the Park on May 4 in Miami Gardens. The audience clapped their hands and tapped their feet as Mustafa on Sax featuring Groove Box and famed steelpan jazz musician Othello Molin- eaux captivated the crowd during the free semiannual concert sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commis-

Photos courtesy of Ryan Holloway / Miami-Dade County Mustafa on Sax serenades County Commis- sioner Barbara Jordan and Miami Gardens Coun- cilwoman Felicia Robinson at Music the Park.

sioner Barbara J. Jordan, the Sunshine Jazz Organiza- tion, Miami Gardens Councilwoman Felicia Robinson, and the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Department. “This was one of the best concerts yet,” said Mi- ami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan. “I’m thrilled that we had such a great turnout.” Concertgoers grooved to the soulful tunes of Mi- ami Gardens’ own Melton Mustafa Jr. who serenaded members of the crowd with love songs and jazz and soul classics. The younger Mustafa included a song once performed by his late father, Melton Mustafa Sr. He dedicated a portion of the show to his mother, Zaki- yyah, who was in the audience, and presented her with roses. For the second part of the show, Othello Molineaux played a dynamic island-infused jazz performance. Mo- lineaux, a South Florida resident, is credited with in- troducing steel drum jazz to a wider audience. He is considered the first steel drum player to be featured on DR PPING THE a jazz recording. The next Music in the Park concert is scheduled for Dec. 7. Felisha Monet has been a radio host on WEDR- FM 99 JAMZ for the last decade. She is known for hosting the “Afternoon Hustle.” Monet resigned for her the station on May 4, to focus on her own brand, family and her nonprofit organization.

m c Photo courtesy of Felisha Monet Felisha Monet is the latest radio the media group that owns 99 JAMZ and rhythm and blues personality to bid listeners farewell station WHQT-FM–Hot 105. “Im wondering whats go- NYAMEKYE DANIEL her microphone at the area’s ing on a [sic] Cox Media (no [email protected] leading hip-hop radio station. more Shelby Rushin, Rick “That feeling never goes Partypartyparty [sic] and Felisha Monet felt a wave away, but when you study now Felisha Monet)...Hmmm of emotions and anxiety as your craft and get fluid with it im concerned,” Jimmy Nick- she made her last on-air an- then you get used to it,” said erson, owner of a South Flor- nouncement on WEDR-FM Monet. ida-based management and 99 JAMZ. That adrenaline Monet felt consulting firm, wrote on For the last 10 years, Felisha kept the momentum going Facebook during Monet’s last Monet served as one the gate- during her daily spot, “The show. “Did you know not 1 of The Othello Molineaux Quintet gives a dynam- keepers of hip-hop in South Us are in Management?” Afternoon Hustle.” ic steelpan drum performance. Florida. “She has this light in her. Nickerson’s post received She mixed her passion for She has this excitement,” said 85 responses, some tagging music, Black culture and jour- DJ Griot, another South Flori- other media professionals nalism to interview the top da hip-hop staple, who helped and the presidents of the names in the industry such bring Monet onboard to 99 That feeling nev- Black Owned Media Alliance as Diddy, Lil’ Wayne and Rick JAMZ. “When you see it, you er goes away, but and the South Florida Black Ross and leaders like former know it.” when you study Journalists Association. President Barrack Obama and “And this is “Black Radio” As news broke of Monet’s your craft and get Hip-hop fest Minister Louis Farrakhan. departure, many listeners and right?!?!” said Nina McDow- Monet had the same colleagues took to social me- fluid with it then ell, marketing manager for rolls loud in “nerve-wrecking” feeling the dia to bid the radio host well you get used to it.” the Urban League of Broward first time she sat in the studio “ County in response to Nick- wishes and say their reluctant Miami alone, a decade ago and spoke goodbyes. erson’s post. “I’m really curi- to the millions of listeners Others said Monet’s depar- Felisha Monet ous to see what they are gon- Gardens from Miami-Dade, Broward ture is just a piece of the string na do... When you remove the and Palm Beach counties. On of other Black talent who have voice(es) of the community May 4, she decided to retire parted ways with Cox Media, SEE MONET 6C 2C The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018

MOTHERS GET MUSICAL TRIBUTE AND LAUGHS Miami Gardens Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom hosted the fourth annual Pre-Moth- er’s Day 80 Plus Luncheon honoring seniors 80 years or older May 11, in the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. Trumpeter E. L. Waters played during the event, and comedian Alton Jackson put on the act that has him known as the “Clean King of Comedy.” The Miami Gardens Super Soul Steppers also put on a show for the special guests.

Photos by Flicks By Ed Hip-hop festival rolls loud in Miami Gardens

Rolling Loud Festival, a 3-day music event, took place this past week at Hard Rock Stadium. It is now the largest hip-hop festival in the world. Some of the biggest names in hip-hop performed included rap group Dip Set, Future, A$AP Ferg, Travis Scott, Young Thug, Lil B, Post Malone, Migos, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Lil Yachty, Tory Lanez, Jaden Smith, Trina, Trick Dad- dy and more. Meek Mill also hit the stage for his first performance since

Miami Times photos/ Philippe Buteau his release from prison on April 26. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018

popular principal of Gibbs “For two years of love and High School in St. Petersburg service, I am grateful to have in the ‘60s. After graduation been the servant leader.” from Bethune-Cookman The chapter also celebrated

THE College now University, Rose- the “Bridging Over” of two Marie moved to Atlanta where graduating mothers: Cristal SOCIAL WHIRL she was employed as a Federal J. Cole and Karen Coplin VENNDA-REI GIBSON | [email protected] investigator at the U.S. Equal Cooper. On Saturday, Chapter The North Dade She learned of Employment Opportunity teens spent the day at the Youth Ministry of the dedication and passion Commission. Family and Theater of the Seas in Key Episcopal Diocese of as a member of one of friends joined in a Celebration West, for their end-of-the- Southeast Florida and the pioneer families of Life for Rose on May 15. It year activity, after installing Teens of the Miami who led in the efforts to seems that we are hearing too new chapter officers. The Chapter of Jack and see that Black children frequently of classmates and guest speaker was Ramon Jill of America Inc. could have a school in friends who have died. This Harris, a retired corporate on Sunday, April the Dania community in quote by Omar Khayyám executive.The 2018-2010 29, participated in Edwards South Broward County. may best sum up the feelings officers are Quintera S. the Fifth Annual In their history, it has experienced on life’s journey: Parris, president; Yvette Million Meal Pack. The event, been written that in 1914, “The Moving Finger writes; H. Holt, vice president; sponsored by the Miami Black South Florida pioneers and, having writ, Moves on: nor Cecily Robinson Duffie, Dolphins Special Teams and Isadore S. Mizell and all thy Piety nor Wit. Shall lure program director; Allison AARP Foundation, was held Joseph Sidney, “applied their it back to cancel half a Line, Aristide, corresponding at the Rick Case Arena at carpentry skills” to build the North Dade Youth Ministry Nor all thy Tears wash out a secretary; Sicily J. Mincey, Nova Southeastern University. Dania School for Coloreds members of KOC posed for a attendance gave her many Word of it.” And so it is. May recording secretary; Volunteers worked an from driftwood and old group picture at the event. tributes of appreciation. she rest in peace. Christen Reaves, treasurer; assembly line to make one lumber. According to written The School of Business & Just Us President Carolyn At their end-of-the-year Tewanna Reddick, financial million red lentil jambalaya history, “this school served University Advancement at Blake convened her meeting meeting on Friday evening, secretary; Thomasena meals. The packaged meals will a vital need for education Florida Memorial University on Saturday, May 12 at members of the Miami Mitchell, parliamentarian; be delivered by U.S. Hunger within the burgeoning South hosted a retirement Brimstone Restaurant in Chapter of Jack and Jill of Davrye Gibson- to Feeding South Florida’s for Florida communities in the celebration for Barbara Pembroke Pines. The meeting America Miami congratulated Smith, editor; Ingrid older adults in Miami-Dade, south, which boasted a then- Edwards on Wednesday, was hosted by Mercita the 27th Chapter President Cheesborough, foundation Broward and Palm Beach continual influx of migrants May 9. Edwards served as a Wimberly. Invited guest Davrye Gibson Smith on chair; Natalie Smith Mack, counties. Youth participants from the Bahamas. Later, in Cabinet-level administrator at Rosalyn Phillips enjoyed her successful term, which protocol officer; Charesse and advisors included: Maya 1925, the Broward County Florida Memorial University the ambiance with members. ended. Her final charge to the Chester, chaplain; Miriam Walker, Tanya Marable, Public Schools (BCPS) district for more than 26 years. Phillips was visiting Just Us new members was to continue Stewart, sergeant at arms; and Kathryne Wyche Latimore, constructed the Dania- Additionally, Edwards also member Darlene Satterwite to hold each other up to the Shontonna Wray, archivist. Martha Johnson-Rutledge, Liberia School for the dual held the position of vice Hargroves. Other members light and be prayerful while Our May journey has been Toyin Marable, Kamryn communities in the south president/chief institutional enjoying the meeting and keeping the welfare of the filled with many activities. Walker, Millicent Smith, end of Dania. The school was advancement officer for the fellowship included Althea children at the heart of all they Hopefully you continue to be Lailah Rutledge, Ellington later named Attucks. In the university. Since July 2011, Coleman, Shelaine Welters, do. Parting gifts were Jeweled informed, entertained and in Rutledge, and Justin early days of education in Edwards has held the position Camille Carroll-Perry, Lois Prayer Boxes. Her theme, “The many ways enlightened as we Cheesborough. This was a Broward County, there was of associate professor of Lee, Darlene Gay, Juanita Power To Make A Difference” have shared our vital history, great service opportunity for no mass transit infrastructure Management in the School of Miller and Miami-Dade was her driving force as she relived many moments in time, our youth in the community. to shuttle Black students to Business. Among the invited County Commisioner (District was instrumental in chartering recognized milestones and had Nancy Sidney Dawkins and from school campuses; guests were her sisters from 3) Audrey M. Edmonson. the Associates Group, led by opportunities to get together. received the Outstanding students either walked the the Dade County Chapter of Members of the Miami Agenoria Paschal Powell, Blessings to all in all as we Community Service Award at distances from their homes, the Links Inc.; Kim McCray, Northwestern Class of 1961 and dedicating a reading Live, Love, Pray, Laugh, Sing the 32nd Annual King of Clubs however long, or carpooled Dolores Washington, recently learned of the death center in memory of Carole and Dance in the Whirl. (KOC) Scholarship Banquet with peers whose families Cynthia Clarke, Denese of their classmate Rose-Marie Robertson, one of the four CLARIFICATION: The on Sunday, May 6 at the had access to vehicles.” In Waiters, Betty T. Ferguson, Stewart in Atlanta on May 5. Black girls killed at the 16th Social Whirl column of the Doubletree Hotel, Biscayne Miami-Dade, many students Geneva Knowles Woodard, Rose was a native Miamian Street Baptist Church in 1963 in week of May 9 included an Bay. The honor was given to from neighboring counties Janis Sanders, Priscilla who, along with her parents, Birmingham, and a member of item that was not properly her by KOC member and her traveled distances to attend Adams Dobbs, Luvernice Samuel R. Stewart and Jack and Jill of America. The attributed. The item concerning grandson Lenere Dawkns. A Booker T. Washington or Croskey, Tammy Reed, Rose Adele Stewart, and her Reading Center will be located Erykah Clarke should have 1941 graduate of Dillard High Dorsey High. Education had a Gwen Robinson, Ruby brother “Sammie” were well- at the Center for Family and been attributed to Aleya School in Fort Lauderdale, prominent place in our history. Hemingway Adams, known members of the Liberty Children Enrichment on Bradley, who wrote the article Nancy Dawkins is known Congratulations are due and Alexandria Holloway and City community on Northwest Northwest 18th Avenue and for the Famuan. The Miami for her tenacity, passion and well-deserved for this pioneer Jeris Smith. Edwards had 14 Avenue. Her paternal uncle, 167th Street in Miami Gardens. Times regrets the lack of dedication in all her endeavors. in so many efforts. Current a stellar career and those in Emmanuel Stewart was the Gibson-Smith told members: transparency. Women’sHealTh ISSUES THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 2018 Cutting-edge surgery saves golfer from foot amputation Avid golfer David McGrath be- gan having issues walking around the golf course. The former Pan- Individual S’more Desserts amanian diplomat, who had been INGREDIENTS stationed in the Bahamas, did not 1 - 1.4 ounce box sugar-free instant chocolate pudding think much of it, and believed he 2 cups skim milk was just having some muscular 1½ graham cracker sheets problems. 8 tablespoons light whipped topping “My feet were just feeling too 4 teaspoons mini-chocolate chips tight, and my legs would get stiff,” 4 small juice glasses or parfait dishes recalls McGrath. “My legs would get tired, and I couldn’t walk long INSTRUCTIONS distances.” 1. In a medium bowl whisk together pudding and skim milk ac The 68-year-old became more cording to package directions. Cool in refrigerator for 5 minutes. - concerned when he started devel- 2. Place graham cracker sheets in a small plastic bag. Use a roll oping blisters and ulcers on his ing pin to crush graham crackers into crumbs. - feet. McGrath had also developed 3. Place ¼ cup pudding into bottom of juice glass. Top with 1 table - an abscess on his left foot. spoon graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon whipped topping. In January 2017, he flew to Miami Layer with another ¼ cup pudding and 1 tablespoon whipped top ping. Sprinkle top with 1 teaspoon chocolate chips. - under the advice of a friend, who 4. Repeat procedure for remaining 3 desserts. recommended he come to Jackson MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: If you need this dessert to be glu Memorial Hospital. ten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers and confirm all other - “One of the ulcers had gotten re- ingredients are gluten-free. ally big; you could actually see the David McGrath poses with Dr. Jorge Rey, UHealth – Universi- Source: American Diabetes Association SEE REY 6C ty of Miami Health System vascular surgeon. Saving limbs, changing lives Every aspect of the body is im- interventions with one common portant – and losing even a small goal: saving limbs that are in jeop- part of it changes a person’s life ardy. forever. That’s why Jackson Health Dr. Jorge Rey, a UHealth – Uni- System has the Limb Salvage Cen- versity of Miami Health System ter. vascular surgeon, oversees the Located in the Batchelor Cen- program, the only one of its kind ter at Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Miami-Dade County. and open every other Monday, the “We are a team of vascular spe- limb salvage program offers a sec- cialists who are trained in per- ond opinion to patients who have forming endovascular techniques, been told they need an amputation medical therapy, open repairs and for a variety of reasons, including reconstruction – when it’s neces- diabetes, serious injury, chronic sary – in conjunction with a team disease and peripheral vascular of plastic surgeons,” Dr. Rey said. disease. “Our program provides a compre- More than a dozen vascular hensive intervention to save limbs.” surgeons, plastic surgeons, nurse It’s an acutely important pro- practitioners, ultrasound techni- gram for everyone, but especially cians and medical fellows work to- SEE LIVES 6C gether to provide comprehensive Dr. Jorge Rey McDuffie Riots in May 1980 Bahamian doctor diagnosed with rare Triage during the McDuffie Riots This year, Jackson Health Sys- broke out for three days in Over- neurological condition turns to Jackson tem is celebrating its centennial – town and Liberty City following and its historic mission to provide the acquittal of four white Mi- While attending an event in De- nosed him with dural venous sinus the highest quality medical care to ami-Dade police officers tried cember 2016, Dr. Glen Beneby, chief thrombosis, a condition that cre- all members of our community. in the death of Arthur McDuff- medical officer for the Bahamas, ates clots in the main veins in the When Jackson opened its doors ie. McDuffie, a black salesman and suddenly blacked out, and collapsed. brain. He was immediately placed as Miami City Hospital in 1918, it former Marine, died as a result of “After that incident, I started ex- on anticoagulants, commonly had 13 beds and a handful of em- injuries sustained during his ar- periencing cognitive decline,” said known as blood thinners and anti- ployees. Today, it’s one of the na- rest following a high-speed chase. Dr. Beneby. “I didn’t feel fully aware convulsants. tion’s largest health systems with Jackson Memorial Hospital’s of what was going on, but I also Although he was taking med- more than 2,100 beds and more emergency room was bombarded started experiencing weakness on ication, his condition worsened than 12,000 employees. with 200 patients injured during my left side.” in a period of three months. Over A lot has changed since Jack- the unrest. Ninety of those pa- Initially, doctors in the Bahamas the next year, he saw a variety of son’s humble beginnings, but its tients were admitted to the hospi- suspected a brain tumor, but ruled doctors and was thought to have commitment to the health and tal, including 11-year-old Shanreka that out a week later. progressive “dementia” or Par- wellbeing of the community has Perry. After undergoing a series of tests, kinson’s disease of unclear cause. remained the same. Shanreka was playing outside including an MRI, doctors diag- Dr. Glen Beneby SEE RARE 8D In May 1980, the Miami riots SEE RIOTS 5C The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018

by Miami-Dade Parks and the 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call every third Saturday; African n Tennessee State Alum- trauma services department 305- 336-7663 Heritage Cultural Arts Center, ni Association/ Miami-Dade at Nicklaus Children’s Hospi- 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call Chapter 9 a.m. every third tal; the free event will provide n Miami Carol City Class 786-897-2646 Saturday; African Heritage beachgoers with resources on of 1968 4 p.m. every fourth Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW swimming lessons, water and Sunday to plan 50th reunion ASSOCIATION/CHAPTER 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 305-336- child safety; it takes place at on Sept. 14-16; location TBA; MEETINGS: 4287 LIFESTYLE Haulover Beach Park, 10800 Info: Call 305-494-6265 n The Citizen Adviso- Collins Ave.; Info: Call 305- ry Committee 7 p.m. every n The Morris Brown Col- 947-3525 n George Washington second Thursday to discuss lege Miami-Dade/Broward Carver High School Class of general community issues; Alumni Association 9:30 HAPPENINGS n Liberty Square Project 1966 Noon every second Sat- Northside Police Station; 799 a.m. every third Saturday; COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF Friends & Family 10 a.m. urday; 1234 NW 79th St.; Info: NW 81st St.; Info: Call 786- North Shore Medical Center, [email protected] – 5 p.m. on June 2 there will Call 305-300-7630 512-3641 100 NW 95th St., Room C; be an annual picnic at Arcola Info: Call 786-356-4412 UPCOMING EVENTS: celebrating Haitian Flag Day, Park, Info: Call 305-333-8539 n Northwestern Class of n Women on the Move, n Fit 2 Read Literacy Pro- hosted by comedians Suc- or 305-696-1819 1962 3 p.m. every second Sat- Inc. 2 p.m. every fourth Satur- n Top Ladies of Distinc- gram 4 – 6 p.m. on May 16 cess Jr. and Plus Daddy of urday, African Heritage Cultur- day for women 55 and older; tion, Inc. 10 a.m. every sec- Miami-Dade County Commis- Haitian American Productions; n The Surviving Twin Net- al Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Location: TBA; Info: Call 305- ond Saturday; African Heritage sioner Jean Monestime will Bring your Haitian flag to this work First Twin-S Luncheon Ave.; Info: Call 305-681-3330 934-5122 Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW have story time with youth in free event that takes place at on June 23. Info: Call 305- 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 305-439- order to get them and parents MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125th 504-4936 n Booker T. Washington n The Miami Central High 5426. involved in active reading; St; Info: Call 786-294-4465 Class of 1967 4 – 6 p.m. ev- Alumni Association there will be a book giveaway SCHOOL MEETINGS: ery third Saturday; African 7 p.m. every second and CLASSES: along with other prizes; light n The City of Miramar 5 – n Miami Northwestern Heritage Cultural Arts Center, fourth Wednesday; Miami n Women in Transition refreshments will be served; 10 p.m. on May 19 there will Class of 1968 2 p.m. every 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call Central Senior High School li- of South Florida Class: Free the event takes place at be a celebration for Miramar’s fourth Saturday; African Her- 305-333-7128 brary, 1781 NW 95th St.; Info: computer lessons for women; Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 63rd birthday. Miramar Day itage Cultural Arts Center, Call 305-370-4825 time, date and location TBA; Fisherman St., Suite 140; Info: will feature live entertainment, 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call n Miami Northwestern Info: Call 786-477-8548 Call 305-694-2779 a kid’s zone, a parade with 305-218-6171 Class of 1961 Noon every n The George Washing- Junkanoos and international second Tuesday; YET Center, ton Carver Alumni Associ- n Inner City Children’s n Haitian Church of the vendors serving food and sou- n Miami Northwestern 7090 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call ation 12:30 p.m. every third Touring Dance Class: Free Brethren 10 a.m. on May venirs; the free event takes Class of 1973 4 p.m. every 305-696-1154 Wednesday; Community Cen- introductory classical ballet 18 there will be a march for place at the Amphitheater at third Sunday; location TBA; ter in Coconut Grove, 220 workshops for girls ages 6-8 equality in support of those Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Info: Call 786-877-1176 or n Miami Jackson Class of Florida Ave. (near US1); Info: and 9-12; Time and date TBA; who may be affected by TPS Miramar Pkwy.; Info: Call 954- email [email protected] 1971 2:30 p.m. every first Sat- Call 954-248-6946 1350 N.W. 50th Street; Info: and DACA, starting at 520 NW 602-3178 urday; YET Center, 7090 NW Call 305-758-1577 or visit 103rd St.; Info: Call 786-615- n Miami Jackson Class 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 786-285- n The Miami-Dade Chap- www.childrendance.net 2328 n Miami-Dade Parks 10 of 1968 6 p.m. every second 2533 ter of Bethune-Cookman a.m. – 1 p.m. on May 20 there Monday to plan 50th reunion University 6:30 p.m. every The deadline for the Life- n The City of North Miami will be the 10th annual “Sum- on June 14-18; African Her- n Miami Northwestern second Thursday; Omega style Calendar is on or be- 6 p.m. on May 18 the city is mer Safety Splash,” hosted itage Cultural Arts Center, Class of 1959 10:30 a.m. Center, 15600 NW 42nd Ave. fore 2 p.m. Mondays.

arms, a gash on her fore- She remained in the pedi- Statistics show that head, and severe internal atric intensive care unit for during the height of the ri- RIOTS bleeding. A comprehensive three weeks, and underwent oting, 11 operating rooms at CONTINUED FROM 4C medical team of emergen- several surgeries. Jackson Memorial were in cy room nurses, urologists, Shanreka then received service, and medical teams her home in Liberty City orthopaedists and pediat- physical therapy for several performed 35 surgeries. when she was struck by a ric surgeons rushed to save months at Jackson Memori- In total, 350 people were runaway car and pinned Shanreka’s life, giving her al. She learned how to walk injured during the riots, and to a wall. She suffered approximately seven blood with a specially designed 18 were killed. life-threatening injuries, transfusions. prosthesis, and was re- To learn more about Jack- including several fractures In the end, doctors were leased from the hospital six son’s rich history, visit Cen- to her legs and one of her unable to save her left leg. months later. turyofMiracles.org. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018

ecutives, but the date has not it was just time for her to ex- “They offered me a 3-year sonal affirmation, Monet -de been confirmed. plore other opportunities. deal with terms that I simply scribes I am I Am Greater MONET He also wrote that “billions “I’ve had an amazing run at could not accept. So, I had than Yesterday as a support CONTINUED FROM 1C of dollars are generated in WEDR; it’s just time for me to push away from the table system for women, ages 18- revenue, and they have great to see what else is out there,” and walk on faith. I’m looking 54, to connect and share sto- you also lose its heart.” ratings as a result of Urban she said. forward to this next chapter ries. Her goal is to promote Cox Media owns 60 radio listenership” but have “made A day before Monet’s exit in my life, which includes healthy living and relation- stations, 24 of them are in decisions that have impacted from 99 JAMZ, on May 3, I’ve had an amazing among others, a National Ra- ships among women. Florida, four of which are in employment for all the Black” HOT 105 radio personality, run at WEDR, it’s dio Syndication opportunity Monet also plans to launch Miami. Local on-air talent. Rick Party announced his that awaits me. On a lighter a partnership with a lifestyle stations 93.1 – Easy 93 and A representative of the departure from the R&B sta- just time for me to note, ESPN/Disney has made company in the near future, HITS 97.3 – WFLC are also South Florida Black Jour- tion. Party and his co-host see what else is out me an employee and I can be but she is keeping the de- under the Cox umbrella. nalists Association will be Benji Brown took over Mi- heard weekdays as the voice tails hush-hush for now. The Jill Strada, the director of among the parties who plan chael Baisden and Tamara there.” of SportsCenter on the tele- mother of two, who plans to branding and programming to attend the meeting. The “G” Gant’s afternoon slot af- “ vision network by over 200 stay in South Florida, is also for 99 JAMZ, and her coun- organization, which supports ter the Michael Baisden Show Million people in over 60 taking the opportunity to terpart at HOT 105, Phil Mi- Black journalists in South was canceled in January 2017. countries.” spend more time with her Felisha Monet chaels-Trueba, were unavail- Florida, “understands” the Party said on Facebook that Monet’s next move is to two sons. able for comment. issue but has not receive “di- he was leaving HOT 105 to focus on a gateway to sister- But she hasn’t totally Nickerson, who is also a rect complaints from any of “the next chapter” of his life. hood. She will be committed dropped the microphone as co-founder of the South Flor- the departing staff,” accord- Party and Cox could not full-time to her nonprofit yet. ida Black Business Directory, ing to a statement from the “reach an agreement” when it organization, I Am Greater “I see TV in my future,” said he has been promised a president, Carolyn Guniss. came to his contract, he said. than Yesterday. said Monet. “This doesn’t meeting with Cox Media ex- Monet said after 10 years, Party wrote on May 3: Based on her daily per- stop Felisha Monet.”

problem in which narrowed pass on his right leg, in which hallways of the hospital, and ous injury, or chronic disease, foot/toes arteries reduce blood flow to he created an alternative con- did not need physical therapy Jackson’s team of experts is • Patient cannot move foot/ REY the limbs. duit for blood flow to circum- after being discharged,” said available to provide consulta- toes CONTINUED FROM 4C “Mr. McGrath was weeks vent the area of blockage and McGrath. tions, ultrasounds, CT scans, • Patient’s foot/toes are from losing his feet,” said Dr. restore direct flow to the leg McGrath is now able to walk wound care and pulse volume cold compared to non-affect- bone,” said McGrath. “It be- Rey. “We knew immediate and foot. Lastly, Dr. Thomas long distances, and continues recording. ed leg/foot/toe came even more concerning vascular intervention was the G. Zwick, UHealth podiatrist, to play golf without feeling If you or a loved one is ex- • Patient cannot feel the when I also started getting key to saving his limb, and im- performed reconstruction tired. He has since retired as a periencing a chronic case (one affected foot/toes when gangrene on my feet.” proving his quality of life.” surgery on his feet. diplomat, and is now focused week or more) of any of the touched Dr. Jorge Rey, UHealth – Dr. Rey successfully per- “I am so grateful to Dr. Rey. on business ventures in the following symptoms, call 305- • Blue/darkened/white dis- University of Miami Health formed five different proce- He managed to save my legs. Bahamas. 585-SAVE (7283) to schedule coloration of affected leg/ System vascular surgeon, and dures on McGrath during an It’s quite a miracle,” said Mc- The Limb Salvage Center your appointment at the Limb foot/toe medical director at the Limb eight-hour surgery. Grath. “Dr. Rey is my hero.” at Jackson Memorial Hospi- Salvage Center at Jackson Me- • Skin surrounding wound Salvage Center at Jackson He first removed the plaques Focused on his recovery, tal offers a second opinion morial Hospital. is flushed/red over an area Memorial Hospital, immedi- in the femoral artery in order McGrath received wound to individuals who have been • Pain that prevents the pa- that’s greater than 2 fingers ately took his case. Dr. Rey di- to restore flow and circula- care and inpatient physical told they need an amputa- tient from sleeping wide agnosed McGrath with severe tion. He then placed stents therapy at Jackson Rehabilita- tion. Whether amputation has • Pain is present with walk- • Fever in addition to an- peripheral arterial disease in both iliac arteries, and left tion Hospital. been offered as treatment for ing other symptom or sign men- with gangrene – a circulatory leg. He also performed a by- “I would walk around the tumors, artery blockage, seri- •Patient cannot feel tioned above.

a year ago in an effort to pro- legs or suffering the diseases diagnosis of amputation. The perature of the limb and other you can contract pneumonias, vide patients with a one-stop that lead to amputation,” Dr. types of symptoms that in- parts of the body and other type of infections. LIVES shop where they have access Rey said. “It’s a population that dicate when a limb is endan- “Avoiding the loss of a limb Things change in your life CONITNUED FROM 4C to a highly-trained team of suffers a great deal in terms of gered include: is extremely important. The when you lose your leg.” specialists. limb loss.” • Persistent pain in limbs mortality for patients who If you or a loved one has been minorities. Though limb sal- “Unfortunately the Afri- The key to limb salvage is • Inability to feel limbs when lose their legs goes up expo- told amputation is the only op- vage treatment procedures can-American community has getting to the team as soon as touched nentially because it’s not just tion, call the Limb Salvage Cen- have been underway at Jack- high incidents of diabetes, and possible for timely interven- • Wounds that don’t heal about the leg, it’s about losing ter at Jackson Memorial Hospi- son Memorial for several we see a lot of patients in that tion. And you need to know • Changes in the skin color your mobility,” Dr. Rey said. tal at 305-585-SAVE (7283) or years, it officially began about community either losing their what problems can lead to a • A difference in the tem- “You can develop blood clots, visit www.jacksonhealth.org. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

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Islamic Center of Greater Miami Photos courtesy of the Islamic Center of Greater Miami Muslims celebrate as Ramadan begins South Floridians prepare to bring in mentally and logistically for that Holy Quran, which was ABOVE: an influx of visitors and 30 over a 23-year period of the Islamic Center a holy month of fasting and praying days of fasting. magnificent revelation. And of Greater Miami “Ramadan is the holy month not only was it for that time, holds evening JANIAH ADAMS Muslims refuse to eat or drink that Allah (God) revealed but it was for humanity at [email protected] until the sun goes down every the Holy Quran to Prophet Ramadan is the holy large.” services year as part of an annual fast Muhammad (peace be upon month that Allah (God) During Ramadan, which is throughout the As temperatures climb into called Ramadan. Ramadan, him),” said Student Minister revealed the Holy Quran an Arabic word that means year. Service the 80s and humidity rises to which is the ninth month of Patrick Muhammad of Mu- “intense heat” or “the hot to Prophet Muhammad attendance more than 70 percent, South the lunar calendar, begins this hammad’s Mosque #29 in Lib- month,” Muslims who have increases during Floridians reach for a glass of week, and the South Florida erty City. “It is the month that (peace“ be upon him),” reached puberty and who are Ramadan. iced water to cool off. Instead, Muslim communities prepare we celebrate the revelation of said Student Minister SEE FAST 8D Patrick Muhammad of Muhammad’s Mosque #29 in Liberty City.”

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The young, not the elderly, are the loneliest A recent study from Cigna shows increasing numbers in isolation

AYNE O’DONNELL AND SHARI RUDAVSKY USA TODAY

Young people are far more likely than senior citizens to report being lonely and in poor health, a surprising sur- vey of 20,000 Americans released Tuesday shows. The overall national loneliness score was alarmingly

REUTERS/Mike Theiler The Reverend Michael Bruce Curry gives a thumbs up as he arrives for his Installation ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, November 1, 2015. Curry became the first Black Episcopal presiding bishop, after previously serving as Bishop of North Carolina. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to ordain the royal wedding ceremony

have served as presiding bishop of the He is the first Black American to ever serve as Episcopal Church, an offshoot of the Church of England in the United States. bishop of the Episcopal Church in its history It is part of the worldwide Anglican LONDON (AP) — Kensington Palace Rev. David Conner, and the Archbishop Communion. high at 44 on a 20-to-80 scale, but the prevalence of so- says the head of the Episcopal Church, of Canterbury Justin Welby, who will He was installed in 2015 after serv- cial isolation among those ages 18 to 22 raises even more the Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, will officiate at the service. ing as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese concern. The younger people, part of Generation Z, had speak at the wedding of Prince Harry Welby has baptized Markle ahead of of North Carolina for 15 years. Curry loneliness scores of about 48 compared with nearly 39 for and American actress Meghan Markle. her marriage to Harry, the grandson of has long supported LGBTQ rights and those 72 and older. Curry will give the address — a ser- Queen Elizabeth II, who is the supreme was among the first group of bishops The study was sponsored by the global insurer and mon — at the May 19 event in Windsor. governor of the Church of England. to allow same-sex marriages to be per- health services company Cigna, which is concerned about He will join the dean of Windsor, the Rt. Curry is the first Black American to formed in the N.C. diocese. SEE STUDY 8D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018

vascular anomaly formed by tion therapy. For each type an abnormal connection be- of DAVF, there is an optimal RARE tween an artery within the treatment. CONTINUED FEOM 4C lining of the brain, and a vein Dr. Beneby underwent that carries blood from the endovascular embolization, CHURCH Listings “I could no longer dress my- brain to back to the heart. a minimally invasive pro- self, and I began walking slow- On average, this rare condi- cedure in which Dr. Starke CATHOLIC Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church ly,” remembers Dr. Beneby. “I tion is diagnosed in patients placed a catheter through Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher was losing understanding of in their 50s and 60s, and is the leg and passed it through Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 basic things; I also had an ep- classified by three types. the artery until it reached 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 isode of seizure at the onset.” Type I is considered benign the DAVF. The fistula was True Faith Missionary Baptist Church His wife could not bear the and shows minor symptoms then plugged with glue to BAPTIST Pastor John M. Fair anguish of seeing her hus- or none; type II may cause correct the abnormal pat- New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 band rapidly deteriorate. hemorrhage, seizures, and tern of blood flow. Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. “He was normally very ac- neuro deficits on patients; Shortly after the proce- 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center tive and sharp,” said Carolyn and type III may cause the dure, Dr. Beneby underwent Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore Beneby. “He could no longer patient to experience hem- occupational, physical, and Greater Harvest Baptist Church 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 carry a conversation, and he orrhaging, seizures, stroke, speech therapies at Jackson Rev. Kenneth McGee had lost his ability to smile and neurological deficits. Rehabilitation Hospital for 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL and show any expression.” Dr. Beneby was diag- four weeks. Metropolitan A.M.E. Church In June 2017, Dr. Beneby nosed with type III, and “Just a few weeks after the MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor was transferred to an area even though he had not ex- procedure, my husband was New Christ Tabernacle Church 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 hospital in Miami, and was perienced any bleeding or a smiling again, and carrying Rev. Harold Harsh later referred to Dr. Robert stroke, the end result could conversations,” said Carolyn 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 New Resurrection Community Church Starke, UHealth – University have been fatal if left un- Beneby. “I felt so happy to Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate of Miami Health System neu- treated. have my husband back.” Walking in Christ M.B. Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 rosurgeon and neuroradiol- “Aside from experiencing Dr. Beneby returned to Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. ogist, and co-director of en- seizures and severe cogni- work in December 2017, and 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 PENTECOSTAL dovascular neurosurgery at tive decline, the patient was transitioned into a new role New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Jackson Memorial Hospital. also experiencing swell- as director of special proj- Church 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 “When I first met Dr. Bene- ing in the brain,” said Dr. ects for the Health Depart- Elder William Walker by, he was wheelchair-bound, Starke. “Luckily, his veins ment in the Bahamas. 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 New Life Christian Center and could only say his name,” were able to compensate.” “This whole experience Rev. Bruce Payne recalls Dr. Starke. “As I took a Although this condition truly confirmed my faith in New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 closer look as his older MRIs, is rare and challenging to God and life,” said Dr. Ben- Rev. Harold Marsh I was able to see hundreds of treat, Dr. Starke receives eby. “I feel I have a special 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 MORAVIAN CHURCH abnormal vessels and severe referrals and treats patients purpose in life. This is a New Hope Moravian Church swelling in the brain.” locally, nationally, inter- transformation, and it’s a Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Gregorio Moody Dr. Starke immediately or- nationally who have been true miracle by definition.” Elder Johnnie Robinson 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 dered an angiogram, which diagnosed with abnormal Dr. Beneby is excited to 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 provides videos of the blood brain and spinal vascular focus on continuing to cre- CHURCH OF CHRIST as it moves through the brain, disorders. Dr. Starke is one ate medical programs in his New Mount Calvary Church of Christ at Coconut Grove and diagnosed Dr. Beneby of the few doctors that prac- country, including provid- Missionary Baptist Church Minister William D. Maddox with a rare condition called tices all treatment options ing better access to patients Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 cerebral dural arteriovenous including microsurgery, em- suffering from neurological 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 954-433-2028 fistula (DAVF). DAVF is a bolization, or focused radia- conditions. ASSEMBLY OF GOD NON DENOMINATION Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Lively Stone Church of Miami Pastor Leonard Shaw Pastor David Doriscar 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899 STUDY A new CONTINUED FROM 7D study finds loneliness as a societal prob- that young tion’s elementary and middle lem but also because it’s not people are school. just making us sad: It can lit- reporting FAST “We have cleaned up the property, prepared it for the erally make us sick. loneliness CONTINUED FROM 7D Loneliness actually has Ramadan crowd because it’s the same effect on mortal- at a rate able to fast without causing usually a huge crowd,” Khan ity as smoking 15 cigarettes outpacing medical difficulty don’t eat or So the pilgrimage is a said. “We have preparation for a day, which makes it even that of their drink and refrain from sexual journey. In life, we have the spiritual guidance, how the more dangerous than obesi- elderly coun- desires during the daylight shortcomings, and we prayers will be led, [and] who hours. They also strive to will teach the spiritual lessons ty, says Cigna, citing a 2010 terparts. look for the month of report. And while the new break bad habits and replace during the late night prayers.” findings don’t draw any di- them with good ones. Ramadan – as the Hon- As part of an interfaith ef- rect links to increased rates Muhammad said it’s a time orable Minister Louis fort, the Islamic Foundation of suicide among teens or to celebrate a connection to Farrakhan“ teaches us – of South Florida also invites the opioid epidemic, Cigna Allah. to rebuild our strength, city officials, police and pub- CEO David Cordani says “One of the aspects of the our will, [and] our faith lic officers to break bread with pillars of Islam is ‘al-Hajj,’ them. it’s clear addressing lone- to face the obstacles liness will help solve other which is ‘the pilgrimage,’” During Ramadan, Muslims problems. Muhammad said. “So the pil- of life.” read the Holy Quran with- “If their sense of health grimage is a journey. In life, in the 30 days of fasting. The and well-being is more pos- we have shortcomings, and Quran is originally in Arabic, itive, then less destructive Daniel Mccullogh/ Unsplash we look for the month of Ra- so the Islamic Foundation of activities transpire,” Cor- Khubchandani, a health sci- “Stress from loneliness is madan – as the Honorable Student Minister Patrick South Florida holds a com- dani says. ence professor at Ball State an insidious type of stress,” Minister Louis Farrakhan Muhammad of Muhammad’s mentary on the Quran for The market research University in Muncie, Ind. Murthy says. teaches us – to rebuild our Mosque #29 in Liberty City non-Arabic speakers. firm Ipsos posed questions This type of socialization It creates a biological re- strength, our will, [and] our Khan said one of the ben- online between Feb. 21 often leads people to spend sponse, Murthy says, that faith to face the obstacles of efits she takes advantage of to March 6 to more than time alone on computers in leads to chronic inflamma- life.” during Ramadan is empathy. 20,000 people 18 and older their homes, leading them to tion, damaged tissue and Muhammad’s Mosque #29 “When we don’t eat and in the U.S. The questions gain weight and shun face- blood vessels, and an in- joins other Muslim communi- drink during the day, it de- were based on UCLA’s to-face interaction, he said. creased risk of heart disease, ties around South Florida by velops that empathy for those Loneliness Scale and used “I have students who arthritis and diabetes. holding gatherings with their that don't have access to to create the Cigna Loneli- tell me they have 500 The Robert Wood Johnson Muslim congregation and food or water,” she said. “It ness Index. ‘friends,’ but when they’re Foundation has worked with people of other faiths. is a month where we do a lot Also surprising: Young in need, there’s no one,” the nonprofit project Mea- The Islamic Center of of charity. Our food pantry people with the highest Khubchandani says. sure of America to publicize Greater Miami in Miami Gar- reaches close to 1,000 people. rates of social media use re- Isolation is of such con- the problem because dis- dens held a family night in We prepare food boxes and ported very similar feelings cern that young people 16 connection in young people anticipation of Ramadan last send it.” of loneliness to those who to 24 who are neither em- is such a predictor of poor Friday. They have also start- usually we get together as Although the fast can be barely use it, Still, Cordani ployed nor in school are health and early death. ed holding evening prayers at families or friends, but we difficult, Khan said in the end, says, “meaningful social in- now tracked and classified When people are discon- the mosque every night. also do Iftar (breaking of Muslims experience spiritual teraction” was seen as key as “disconnected youth.” nected at 16 or 18, it’s “not Khalid Mirza, president of the Ramadan fast) every day growth. to reducing isolation so The former surgeon gener- a spontaneously occurring the Islamic Center of Great- for people that want to come “By self-regulating our more face-to-face conversa- al, physician Vivek Murthy, event,” says Sarah Burd- er Miami, said they usual- break their fast, pray and have physical needs, we take care tions are needed. made emotional well-being Sharps, Measure of Ameri- ly have 300 people come their dinner,” Mirza said. of our spiritual soul,” she While some people may and loneliness a focus while ca’s co-director. “It’s an ac- to the mosque every night Islamic Foundation of South said. “Ramadan bridges the compensate by finding con- he was in office and is now cumulation of all the events during Ramadan. He said on Florida, located in Sunrise, ex- gap between haves and have- nections on social media, writing a book and setting in teens’ lifetimes, experi- the weekends, they expect pects more than 1,000 people nots, and we try to bridge the that can provide a false up an institute focused on ences in your family, any around 400 to 500 people. during Ramadan said Rabia gap between those who don’t sense of relief, says Jagdish the problem. trauma you faced.” “When we break our fast, Khan, principal of the founda- have.”

n The Elks Historical Wednesday. Call 786-541- with drugs and alcohol. Call Business and Conference 3687 for more details. 800-208-2924 ext. 102 or Center prayer line, ext. 104. Gospel Kickback with n First Haitian Church of entertainment and fine God n Bethany Seventh Day FAITH Food drive; 10 a.m. to 1 dining; noon - 6 p.m. every Adventist Church Sunday. Call 305-224-1890 p.m. every Saturday. Call Bereavement sharing CALENDAR for more details. 786-362-1804 for more groups; 3 to 4 p.m. every details. second Sunday. Call 305- COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected] n Metropolitan A.M.E. 634-2993 for more details. Church n New Day N Christ n Greater Harvest Baptist Church n Sistah to Sistah Food and clothing Deliverance Ministry n MEC Ministries Baptist Church Provides behavioral Connection giveaway every second Free mind, body and soul Provides healing services; The ministry will baptize health, intervention and Women’s empowerment Saturday. Call 786-277-4150 self-improvement and Zumba 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday. 21 candidates; 9 a.m. on treatment services for meeting; 10 a.m. – noon for more details. fitness classes. Call 305-691- Call 305-693-1534 for more May 19; 2310 NW 58th St.; Black men at risk for HIV or every second and fourth 0018 for more details. details. Call 786-717-5818 for more substance abuse disorders. Saturday; Parkway n Zion Hope Missionary details. Call 305-627-0396 for more Professional Building in Baptist Church n Florida Independent The deadline for the Faith details. Miramar. Call 954-260-9348 Food and clothing Restoration Ministries Calendar is on or before 2 n Greater New Bethel for more details. distribution; 4 p.m. every Prayer for families dealing p.m. Mondays. The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018 Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 16-22, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

JAMAICAN NURSES IN SOUTH FLORIDA HONORED

Jamaica Nurses’ Association of Florida President Joan How- ard (right) receives the Medal of Appreciation Award from Prime Minister Andrew Holness (left) at a recent awards Ceremony.

CEREMONY IN MIAMI GARDENS KICKS OF NATIONAL NURSES WEEK Miami Times staff report Raquel Wilson congratulated the team of profes- sionals and commended them for “their dedicat- Jamaica Nurses’ Association of Florida found- ed leadership and enthusiastic volunteer spirit” er Joyce Wright and all past presidents were to the South Florida community, the wider Di- honored May 7 at a Thanksgiving Service at aspora community and their homeland Jamaica. the Parkwood Baptist Church in Miami Gar- “It was a humbling experience to be bestowed dens. The community association of nurses was with the prestigious public acknowledgement,” founded 35 years ago. said Jamaica Nurses’ Association of Florida Vice Consul at the Jamaica Consulate Office SEE NURSE 11D Jamaica Nurses’ Association of Florida founder, Joyce Wright (seated) is honored by JNAF President Joan How- ard (left) at the start of National Nurses Week. Looking on is Vice Consul at the Jamaica Consulate Office Raquel Wilson (center) who participated in the service.

Jamaica Nurses’ Association of Florida Nurses Choir perform- ing at the Annual Nurses week Service on Sunday, May 7.

Photos courtesy of the Consulate General of Jamaica College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 16-22, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Miami Norland Senior High School won the grand champion award at the 2018 Grand National Adjudicators Invitational in Chattanooga, Tennes- see, April 28. The stu- dents also won the high- est award they could get, the Otto J. Kraushaar Award, on May 5.

Photos courtesy of Miami Norland Senior High School Norland High Wind Symphony wins top awards high school band started in Band wins the grand champion 1965 when Norland Middle and the Otto J. Kraushaar award School was opened and Norland Senior High start- Miami Times Staff Report mance assessment and re- ed accepting 10 to 12 grad- ceived straight superiors, ers. Throughout the 1960s The Wind Symphony and received the highest and ‘70s, the program ex- at Miami Norland Senior award a band program can perienced growth with the High School has earned get, the Otto J. Kraushaar changing demographics of the top award of grand Award. the surrounding commu- champion at the 2018 The current director, nity, providing students Grand National Adjudica- Darryl Baker is a graduate with opportunities to en- tors Invitational in Chat- of Norland and a graduate gage in a program commit- tanooga, Tennessee, April of Florida A&M Univer- ted to music. 28. The GNAI is one of sity. Under Baker’s direc- The Miami Norland the most prestigious and tion, the band program has Band Program has had a nationally recognized received superior ratings long tradition of gaining concert band festivals in on the district and state state and national recog- the U.S. Miami Norland is levels and has laid the path nition under the direc- only the third band from for more than 75 students tion of the late Kenneth R. Florida to earn this top to earn more than $1 mil- Tolbert, continuing under honor and the first pre- lion in music scholarships Anthony Simons and John dominantly Black ensem- in the last 10 years. Pace and now under the ble from the state to earn The band program at direction of Baker. The this award. Along with Norland Senior has been program has been long- that, the very next week- an integral part of the standing in music perfor- end the band went to a school and community mance for more than 30 state level music perfor- since its conception. The years. First HBCU museum opens ANNE BRANIGIN The Root

A 638-square-foot store- front on Georgia Avenue in Washington, D.C., now hous- es the first museum in the world dedicated to HBCUs. Inside it, visitors will find his- toric photos and memorabil- ia from different HBCUs and prominent grads, as well as important artifacts from Back American culture, like early

Instagram The HBCU Museum is making history by preserving the history of Black college and universities. The mu- seum will display photos and other items for HBCUs all over the country. Terrence Forte college and universities’ sto- is currently at the first stage historically Black education- issues of Ebony and Jet. ries.” of a four-phase rollout. Forte al institutions. During a time The museum, which opened The HBCU Museum will hopes to expand into a more when many HBCUs are strug- March 9, was founded by ex- “highlight the accomplish- permanent location in D.C. gling financially, Forte says, ecutive director Terrence ment of not only HBCUs, but soon and is looking to open the museum is “ever so much Forte and his family; both of some of their most accom- a 6,000-square-foot space in more important” in educating Forte’s parents are Howard plished graduates,” the muse- Atlanta to serve as a second people about how important University grads. Forte said um’s mission statement reads. hub. HBCUs are, “not just for the in a recent interview with the The museum also plans to While individual HBCUs people attending them, but Washington Business Journal align itself with HBCUs to have museums on campus for culture in general.” that the family’s intent with create scholarship opportuni- that honor their schools, Forte The museum current- the museum is to “bridge the ties for prospective students. says that the HBCU Museum’s ly charges a $10 admittance gap for those who might not As the Business Journal independence allows it to cel- fee and is open seven days a know about historically Black reports, the HBCU Museum ebrate all 102 of the country’s week. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 16-22, 2018

on the table for church, and ment. If we’re not seeing the service that caters to young I’ve been in the church ever results of it, then really what professional families. since.” I’m preaching is just some “We want to introduce

Ambeau began attending good, encouraging words, something that takes away

Pastor church regularly again and but they don’t really mean the barriers and the things OF THE WEEK said he heard a sermon about anything in real life.” that keep us from getting to OF THE WEEK Joshua that inspired him to Ambeau also believes Christ … It was the gospel truly get saved and confess Christians shouldn’t shy message that saved me back that Jesus Christ was Lord. away from discussing certain in 2000. Before I even knew it Shortly thereafter, he real- uncomfortable subjects. was an AME church, I knew Vensen Ambeau ized he was called to serve in “It’s being willing to ask about Christ,” Ambeau said. ministry. those difficult questions that “I think it’s really important “Church gave me more se- I think in the church we take for those of us in the faith to curity and clarity about what for granted. We think every- really be affirming culturally. I was supposed to do, and I one that comes up in here re- I know sometimes we might knew that this was it. This is ally believes in God, but the be like Jesus loves everybody the way that God’s called me reality is not all of us really and that’s true enough, but to live. This is what life was believe in God; and if we do there are some issues that about,” Ambeau said. believe in God, we certainly we face as Blacks that, truth He changed his major and don’t act like we believe in be told, others don’t face,” received a bachelor’s degree God, so let’s talk about some Ambeau said. “More specif- in religion and a minor in truth,” Ambeau said. “We’re ically, there are some issues communication from UF as dealing with ‘What is Christ Haitians deal with that Black Pastor Ambeau: Preaching is well as a master’s degree in saying about the culture?’ Americans don’t deal with. divinity from Duke Univer- Those of us who are Black, There are some issues wom- sity. He went on to follow and we have those questions en deal with that men don’t a tangible way to help society the process of becoming or- about ‘Is Christianity really deal with. So we’re really dained by the AME Church. the white man’s religion?’ just trying to create a space Fast forward to today – and let’s talk about that.” where we’re able to speak A Miami native leaves the fast life for the pulpit Ambeau has been faithful in As a testament to his Christ into people’s differ- ministry for more than 16 words, Allen Chapel has ent ways of experiencing at Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church years, the last seven of which partnered with other com- Christ.” he’s been pastoring at Al- munity organizations to do At the end of the day, Am- ISHEKA N. HARRISON Church, located at 1201 NW of life,” Ambeau said. “When len Chapel. He and Jasmine several outreach events in- beau said if his work as a [email protected] 111 St., in Miami. I got up to Florida, now I was were married in 2012 and cluding: food distributions, pastor isn’t producing real Though the Miami native outside my parents’ house so are the parents of two young toy giveaways, summer camp fruit, he’s missing the mark. If you asked Vensen Am- was raised in church, he ad- I was like, ‘Yo, now I really girls, Jade Victoria and Av- programs, hurricane relief, “Without a doubt, the beau if he’d be a preacher mits he strayed away from get to do what I want to do.’” ery Grace. reverse mortgage workshops way the gospel makes sense 20 years ago, he would have his faith during high school However, after getting high For him, teaching the gos- and providing baby essen- is to live it. The gospel adamantly said no. His plans years at Miami Edison and and doing something total- pel is a practical matter that tials for teenage mothers. doesn’t make sense just in were to go to college and en- his first semester at Univer- ly out of character, Ambeau should include finding tangi- The church has also adopt- my preaching and what I be- ter a career field like business sity of Florida (UF). said he realized he needed to ble ways to address cultural ed Van E. Blanton Elementa- lieve, but it’s about touching so he’d make a lot of money. “Growing up in Miami, change the direction his life and socioeconomic issues. ry School and is continuing people. Living it out, work- However, after getting saved fast life, even in high school was heading in. “The mission of our church to develop programs, events ing it out, educating, inspir- the latter part of his fresh- you can get into any and ev- “I started thinking the life is to transform people’s lives and strategies that will help ing, getting people to trans- man year in college, Ambeau erything. We were partying, I was living wasn’t really it that they may become dis- them meet people at the form in their way of thinking said God called an audible. hanging out, going to clubs. for me,” Ambeau said. “So I ciples of Jesus Christ,” Am- point of their needs. In fact, for me is key,” Ambeau said. Today, he is the senior pas- Then towards the end of my called my then friend who is beau said. “The only way Ambeau and his team are To learn more about Am- tor at Allen Chapel African senior year, we started smok- now my wife, Jasmine, and that my faith is complete is also working on developing beau and Allen Chapel, visit Methodist Episcopal (AME) ing and just living that kind asked her if the offer was still by us really hitting the pave- a non-traditional worship www.allenchapel.church.

Happy NURSE Mother’s Day CONTINUED FROM 9D President Joan Howard. She said nurses will selfless- ly “continue to give back of our time, resources, knowl- edge and expertise especial- ly in building healthy com- munities.” Just in time for the U.S.’s National Nurses Week, the Jamaica Nurses’ Association of Florida was one of eight KATIE MAE COLEMAN recipients of the Jamaican 07/27/1937 - 02/19/2017 Prime Minister’s Medal of Hey mama. Appreciation for Service to You’re forever in our hearts. Jamaica. Love, the family National Nurses Week runs May 6 – 13. This year’s theme is Nurses: Inspire, In- novate, Influence. Howard received the award from Prime Minister Andrew Holness in recog- U.S. Navy nition of JNAF’s contribu- tion in nation building at an awards ceremony April 25 Local sailor serves in all-female at Jamaica House, Kingston. The Prime Minister pre- sented a total of 65 awards to recipients in Jamaica aviation crew in the U.S. Navy and across the Diaspora. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Bani- the deck of US aircraft carriers for the bar for female leadership oppor- Among the awardees were cia Mattox (pictured here) is part of more than 20 years, this crew may be tunities both above and below decks. the Florida-based charita- all-female crew of 35 U.S. sailors that the first crew controlling movement The flight deck crew facilitate every ble and relief organization joined together to launch over 35 air- of aircraft and the waist catapults to aspect of launch and landing of air- Food for the Poor, and Bev- crafts aboard USS Theodore Roos- be all women. craft. The USS Theodore Roosevelt erly Ford, Jamaica’s former evelt. Mattox and this crew of sailors left its homeport of San Diego Oct. 6 Honorary Consul, for Hous- While female sailors have manned hope to inspire other women, raising and returned May 7. ton, Texas.

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 | MAY 16-22, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Grace Wright and Young Paradise In Memoriam Afonso Dhlakama, 65 BRANDY DUGGINS, 40, SHERRI SOLOMON, 57, JANICE E. WYRE, 63, died In loving memory of, registered poll worker, May 12 at home. nurse, died May died May 8. Service 10 Mozambique’s main 7. Service 2 Service 11 a.m., Saturday p.m., Saturday a.m., Saturday at Apostolic at Antioch at Peaceful Revival Center opposition leader, dies Missionary Zion Missionary of Miami. Church of Miami Baptist Church. ALAN COWELL The group was established Gardens. New York Times with the support of white in- TERESA VERNETTE Happy Birthday telligence officers in neigh- KEITH OWENS HOLMES, DORSEY, Afonso Dhlakama, the boring Rhodesia, now called SR., 62, senior provider In loving memory of, leader of Mozambique’s Zimbabwe; they saw Renamo security guard, representative, main opposition group, who as a means of undermining died May 5. died May 4. was held responsible for ex- Mozambique’s role as a base Service 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m., ceptional brutality by its of- for Zimbabwean national- Saturday at New Saturday at ten young soldiers during a ist guerrillas led by Robert Birth Cathedral Antioch Baptist TANYA MARTIN civil war that claimed up to Mugabe. of Faith. Church of Miami OUBRE PEKEL a million lives, died on May 3 With Zimbabwean inde- Gardens. 10/03/1964 - 05/22/2006 at his hide-out in the Goron- pendence in 1980, white- BADREVIN KELLY, 25, gosa mountains in southeast ruled South Africa took over business owner, MAKEBA DELORES Another year has passed Africa. He was 65. died May 10. YOUNGBLOOD, . . . your life so well lived, is The Mozambican authori- Service 1 p.m., 35, died May 12. a beautiful legacy. A White ties confirmed the death but Saturday in the Service 1 p.m., House fellow and an attorney did not specify the cause. chapel. Saturday at passionate about tutoring News reports said it was ei- New Jerusalem reading during her lifetime, ther diabetes or a heart at- Primitive Baptist a book give-a-way has been tack. Church. TAMOYA JOHNSON established in her name. Also President Filipe Nyusi, JEAN CLAUDE METELLUS, 05/18/1985 - 07/11/2013 a state street designation is who had been negotiating a 68, truck driver, died May 2. HENRY SMITH, 80, retired, at NW 103 Street and NE 6 Services were held. died May 12 at home. Service rapprochement with Dhlaka- Miss you, love you, My Avenue. 10 a.m., Monday, May 21 in the ma, a former guerrilla com- Garden Flower - keep We love and miss you, ANDRELIE JOACHAN, 85, chapel. mander, said he had tried to Blossoming, Mommy, Jerry, mom, Marcia Saunders; craftsman, died May 5. Service have him evacuated by heli- Thamar and family. children, Lauren, Adam and 10 a.m., Saturday at St. James copter for medical treatment. Victoria; husband, Kent Catholic Church. Hadley Davis “I could not, because he Miami Gardens Pekel; and sister, Terrie was in a place where I could Afonso Dhlakama Rayburn (Wendell); Taylor, NIGUSSIE MUGALATA, 62, , Happy Birthday not help,” the president said. OCTAVIA ELAINE TAYLOR Carter and Sydney Maya. died May 5. Services were held. 49, code en- The impact of Dhlakama’s as the chief covert backer and forcer supervi- In loving memory of, death on a frail truce, nego- arms supplier to Renamo, us- sor, died May Card of Thanks tiated in advance of elections ing it once more as a force of Gregg L. Mason 11 at Jackson scheduled for 2019, was not destabilization — this time ROSA LEE MCCLAIN Hospital North. We the family of the late, immediately clear. against President Machel’s CHENAULT, Service 10 a.m., Dhlakama had headed the support for the anti-apart- 90, baker, died Saturday at opposition Renamo move- heid African National Con- April 30 at North Bethel Apostolic Temple. ment for almost four decades gress, which was operating in Shore Medical in Mozambique, a former exile from Mozambique and Center. Services ALFRED FRANK Portuguese colony. In Por- elsewhere. were held. STRATCHAN, tuguese, the group’s initials In 1984, President Machel 71, bus driver, stand for Mozambique Na- was forced to sign a treaty died May 11 at tional Resistance. with South Africa — named CECELIA THOMPSON home. Service Dhlakama had fought brief- the Nkomati Accord for the HAYES DAVIS 10 a.m., Satur- ly with the Soviet-backed area where it was signed — “SISTER,” day in the chap- and avowedly Marxist insur- in which he offered to with- 89, died May el. gents who took power when draw support for the A.N.C. 6. Survivors MEROLENE Mozambique gained inde- in return for South Africa’s include: MOORE-WILSON JARVIS RIVERS, 26, labor- pendence in June 1975. But ending its sponsorship of husband, 05/22/1939 - 02/22/2004 er, died May 10. he defected soon afterward Renamo. The agreement was Harold; sons, CHARLES E. GRAHAM Service 1 p.m., and joined a dissident group broken often by both sides, Glenn, Sr. Gone, but not forgotten. Saturday at opposed to the dominant and it was not until South and Arnett Hayes; daughter, We love and miss you. would like to express our sin- Bethel Apostolic movement, Frelimo (Mozam- Africa’s white rulers finally Lynette Poiter (Raymond); Your family! cere gratitude for your loving Temple. bique Liberation Front), led grandchildren, Glenn, Jr., support during our time of pledged to abandon apart- Arnesha, Bertrum, Nathaniel bereavement. by Samora Machel, the first heid that Renamo opened and Raymond, Jr.; sister, Special thanks to our dear president of independent peace talks with the leader- Mozambique. ship in Maputo. Joyce Groce; other relatives. ISAIAH JOHN SHARPE, Happy Birthday neighbors, friends, Rev. Dr. During the civil war against By that stage, the two sides Viewing 6-8 p.m., Friday at the JR., 67, me- Gatson Smith, Sr. (Friendship the leftist government in Ma- had fought to a stalemate in Castillo and Thurston Chapel, chanic, died In loving memory of, M.B.C.), Rev. Steven Caldwell puto, which began in 1977 and Key West, FL. Service 1 p.m., May 9 at North (New Providence M.B.C.), a bush war characterized by Saturday at Basilica of St. Mary Beach Rehabil- Bishop Jimmie L. Williams ended in 1992, Renamo was massacres, rape and looting. Star of the Sea. Interment: Key itation Center. (Lighthouse Worship Cener cast as an international pa- At the same time, the distant West City Cemetery. Service 2 p.m., C.O.G.I.C.), the Eleventh riah, little more than a pawn world beyond the conflict Saturday in the Judicial Circuit Court of in the Cold War-era conflicts was changing fundamental- Range chapel. Florida and Richardson that ended white minority ly as the Cold War drew to a Mortuary. rule across southern Africa. close. JOHN CLARENCE May God forever bless you MCCLAIN, Hadley Davis MLK is our prayers. JR., 73, retired ROBERT W. HAYNES, We are confident, I say, ramp person SR., 81, and willing rather to be ab- The Legacy Continues for Eastern retired worker, sent from the body, and to be Airlines, died died May 8 present with the Lord. (2Cor. May 8. Survivors at Jackson 5:8) include his wife, Memorial The Graham and Williams Bessie McClain; Hospital. JOSEPH T. MOORE, JR. families. daughters, Pamela McClain Service 10 a.m., 05/22/1940 - 07/27/2015 and Alison McClain; son, Corey Saturday in the McClain; and a host of other chapel. You’re presence we miss, relatives and friends. Viewing Your memory we treasure, 4-8 p.m., Friday in the chapel. ROSA MAE KING Loving you always, GONE Service 11 a.m., Saturday at ANDERSON, Forgetting you never. Antioch Missionary Baptist 66, bio chemist, From your wife and BUT NOT Church of Brownsville. died May 9 at children. Milton A. Hall, I 1937-2018 North Shore FORGOTTEN? 1993 “Mortician of the Year” Tony E. Ferguson Range - Coconut Grove Hospital. Licensed Funeral Director 2003 “Mortician of the Year” Licensed Funeral Director Service 1 p.m., LOUISE COLEMAN BAKER, Have you forgotten Saturday at 73, widow of the In Memoriam so soon about your 93rd Street late Rev. Willie Community Baptist Church. departed loved one? Baker, MDCPS In loving memory of, teacher, died Keep them in your May 11. Service Eternal Rest memory with an 11 a.m., WILLIAM T. MCKINNEY in memoriam or Saturday at The CAPRON, 56, Bethel Church. landscaper, died a happy birthday May 7 at home. remembrances in Royal Service 2 p.m., Saturday at our obituary section. Milton A. Hall, II Dr. Venita B. Timpson ARNETTE VIVIAN BROWN, Jordan Grove Manager Manager 88, retired, Missionary died May 9 Baptist Church. For 42 years we have served this community at Jackson 305-694-6225

Memorial (And still servicing) with integrity and compassion. PATRICIA BENSON, 32, The Miami Times Hospital. homemaker, “In your time of need call the Funeral Home that cares” Service 11 a.m., died May 5 at UF “God cares and we care” Saturday in the HOWARD “PORKY” Heart Shands chapel. MULKEY in Gainesville. 11/16/1960 - 05/20/2003 Service 11 a.m., HALL-FERGUSON-HEWITT Hall Ferguson Hewitt Saturday in the Your smiling face, we see MORTUARY, P.A. chapel. WILLIE SABB, 58, laborer, no more. But when we think 1900 Northwest 54th Street, Miami, Fl 33142 died May 2. Service 10 a.m., of you, we see that glow. 305-633-0688 FAX: 305-633-8362 Saturday at 93rd Street SEE YOUR OBITUARY ONLINE Mother, Mable Mulkey and www.hfhmortuary.com Community Baptist Church. WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM family.