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NYAMEKYE DANIEL [email protected] ATLANTA (AP) — After emerging victori- ous from a crowded field and a bitterly contest- Since Tanya Fincher’s 17-year-old son Desmond was killed ed runoff, Keisha Lance Bottoms was sworn in in 2005, she said she has yet to muster up the courage to Tuesday as Atlanta’s mayor. visit her son’s grave after his burial. Bottoms took her oath of office during an in- “I don’t feel like I would come back from [the cemetery], so auguration ceremony in the Martin Luther King I never go,” said Fincher. “It has been a big drastic change in Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College. my life.” She promised in her inaugural speech to work on But on New Year’s Day, Fincher joined dozens of Miami resi- fighting homelessness, to improve transparency dents, law enforcement officers, community activists and oth- at City Hall and to create a senior-level staff po- er mothers who are familiar with her never-expiring pain, for a sition for education, The Atlanta Journal-Consti- march and candlelight vigil against gun violence. tution reported. Last month, gunfire claimed the lives of at least three children, including 2-year-old Carnell Williams-Thomas, who was killed while playing outside an apartment complex in the Goulds neighborhood. So the members of Parents of Murdered Kids, a support and advocacy group, turned what was supposed to be the second annual candlelight vigil for their children into a larger march and rally. The participants marched from the corner of Northwest 87th Street and 17th Avenue toward the Greater Holy Cross SEE MARCH 6A

I don’t feel like I would come back from [the “ Keisha Lance Bottoms is the 60th and cemetery], so I never go,” said current mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. Bottoms reiterated many of her campaign Tanya Fincher. “It has been a promises in her speech Tuesday, which ran about 35 minutes, the Journal-Constitution reported. “big drastic change in my life.” Those included supporting the arts, improving transit and working with state government to propel the city forward. She announced an initiative to invest $1 billion SEE MAYOR 6A Miami Times photo Nyamekye Daniel

MLK committee The Hurricanes promises “enhanced gets Badgered

University of Miami fans and security” at parade cheerleaders showed spirit at the Capital One Orange Bowl at the Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Hurricanes took ANDREA ROBINSON say they’ve had months of dis- an early 11-point lead over [email protected] cussions with Mayor Carlos Gimenez and leaders of local law the Wisconsin–Madison Organizers of Miami’s Martin Lu- enforcement agencies. Badgers in the Dec. 30 ther King Jr. Parade and Festival say “We’re working with speak- game, but lost it. They they will have “enhanced” security ing with the city and county and were defeated 34-24. along the parade route and at the Homeland Security,” said Tinsley. park in hopes of avoiding a repeat of She and Jenkins said they’ve SEE PAGE 20D the violence that occurred last year. met over the last few months with That announcement comes as members of Miami-Dade Police, local law enforcement agencies City of Miami Police, Broward figure out how to step up security Sheriff’s Office, Fort Lauder- for another headache: the swarms dale Police, Miami-Dade of motorcycle and bike riders who Corrections and the De- have infiltrated Liberty City and partment of Homeland other South Florida neighborhoods. Security. Lady Jenkins and Gigi Tins- The departments, ley, the leaders of the committee, SEE MLK 6A

Miami Times photos Gregory Reed Dunn ends candidacy for Ros-Lehtinen’s US House seat Bay, parts of the City of Mi- “I thought about it, taken by a younger progres- ami and parts of Homestead, sive democrat who can hold and is 60 percent Hispanic, and I think that seat it for 30 years,” Dunn said. JANIAH ADAMS Dunn had entered the Con- and leans Democratic. needs to be taken by a “It needs someone who can [email protected] gressional House District 27 Dunn, 77, and a retired Flor- and will be willing to hold it race as a Democrat. The seat ida International University younger progressive much longer.” Two months after announc- is currently held by Repub- professor and history expert, democrat . . . Dunn has not yet made a ing plans to run for an open lican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, said he believes someone decision on a specific candi- U.S. House seat, local profes- Marvin Dunn who has served since 1989. younger should take the seat. date that he will support, but sor Marvin Dunn said he’s The district includes Coral “I thought about it, and I he said he will support stepping down. Gables, Miami Beach, Cutler think that seat needs to be SEE SEAT 6A

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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, Let’s adopt a new day 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 legal rights. Hating no person, fearing popular song heard on New Year’s Eve at Phone 305-694-6210 7 percent sales tax for Florida residents 33127-0200 • 305-694-6210 no person, the Black Press strives to Black churches and among Gospel music H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES, Founder, 1923-1968 help every person in the firm belief that fans includes the lyrics “it’s a new season, it’s GARTH C. REEVES, JR., Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone A GARTH C. REEVES, SR., Publisher Emeritus is held back. a new day. A fresh anointing is flowing my way.” RACHEL J. REEVES, Publisher and Chairman Those words are universal, as they hold the promise of what is possible and what can come to any person. This is regardless of your faith or spiritual belief. One terrible choice for the judiciary Greater Miami has a chance to reset from the hor- WILLIAM BARBER II, rific ending of 2017 with senseless, needless gun vio- Op-ed contributor, The New York Times lence. The Parents of Murdered Kids started off 2018 Among President Trump’s acy. Mr. Helms, who served in toward African-Americans. for decades by Mr. Helms and with a vigil and rally to remember their children. They worrisome nominees to the the Senate for 30 years, used Mr. Farr served as a lead coun- his political machine to the also gave all of us a charge to get involved. That means judiciary, perhaps none is as his honorable seat to support sel to Mr. Helms’s 1990 Sen- re-emergence of violent white alarming as Thomas Alvin Farr, the apartheid regime in South ate campaign, which ran the supremacists in the past year in residents, elected officials and so-called leaders. a protégé of Jesse Helms, the Africa while opposing deseg- now-infamous “White Hands” places like Charlottesville, Va. How does that look? For starters, there must be a former North Carolina senator, regation, civil rights legislation TV television ad, designed to Most recently, Mr. Farr has visible presence of mayors, commissioners, council and a product of the modern and the creation of the Martin inflame white voter anxiety carried on Mr. Helms’s legacy members, city managers, clerks and business leaders white supremacist machine Luther King’s Birthday holiday over Mr. Helms’s Black oppo- by helping North Carolina’s Re- in neighborhoods where people do not have hope, or that Mr. Helms pioneered. publican-led Legislature create have lost hope. Those are the same streets where the Mr. Farr, nominated to serve and defend in court discrimi- shootings have occurred. on the United States District natory voting restrictions and For citizens, when leadership reaches out, meet them Court for the Eastern District electoral districts, which were of North Carolina, began his ca- eventually struck down by at least half way. Okay, start with a quarter of the way. reer as counsel for Mr. Helms’s numerous federal courts that But at least make a start. There are serious lack of trust Senate campaigns, where he found them to be motivated by issues that impede the communications process. participated in racist tactics to intentional racism. This is par- For the people harboring those who have these weap- intimidate African-American ticularly the case in the East- ons, visit your local district police station and have a voters. This alone is reason to ern District of North Carolina, heart-to-heart. We know you love your relative. Nip- reject his nomination, as is his which covers an area where ping bad behavior will save other lives, possibly your apparent lying on the topic to about half of the state’s Black the Senate Judiciary Commit- residents live and is often re- own. tee. But Mr. Farr’s connections Chris Kindred ferred to as its Black Belt. The Indeed, it’s a new season, and a new day. If we all to Mr. Helms’s white suprem- Eastern District has not had a adopt this mentality, we’ll have better outcomes and a acist causes and political net- in this country. Mr. Helms also nent, Harvey Gantt. The same Black judge in its 145-year his- brighter 2018. work go much deeper. belittled Carol Moseley Braun, campaign also sent more than tory. Senators from both sides Having lived in North Caroli- the only Black senator at the 100,000 intimidating postcards of the aisle must condemn the na since childhood, I know Mr. time, by singing “Dixie” to her to North Carolinians, most of experience Mr. Farr brings with Helms’s racist legacy and I hold in the Senate elevator. whom were Blacks eligible to him. Having practiced white CARTOON CORNER no doubts that Mr. Farr perpet- Mr. Farr’s former law partner, vote, wrongly suggesting they supremacy for decades, Mr. uates it. An unabashed segrega- Thomas Ellis, was Mr. Helms’s were ineligible and warning Farr is not likely to withdraw. tionist, Mr. Helms was affiliated top deputy for decades. To- that they could be prosecuted Every senator who condemned with the Council of Conserva- gether, Mr. Helms, Mr. Ellis, for fraud if they tried to cast the racism on display in Char- tive Citizens, an outgrowth of and their protégé Mr. Farr un- ballots. lottesville must vote to prevent the White Citizens’ Councils leashed a huge propaganda A straight line runs from the it from having power in the fed- that promoted white suprem- machine that incited hostility racial polarization inflamed eral judiciary. Racism and the #MeToo movement JULIANNE MALVEAUX, NNPA Newswire Columnist Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) the population, after all, is fe- was the first member of the male, and while women make Congressional Black Caucus to the slow climb up the hierar- leave his job after the “MeToo” chy in corporate America, pol- hashtag galvanized women to itics, the media, and entertain- speak up about sexual miscon- ment, the pace has been steady duct, harassment and more. enough that powerful women Too bad that impetus did not are now able to call men out on float up to the top, where an their misbehavior, with wom- avowed grabber of women’s en demanding resignations genitals occupies the White of (some) misbehaving men. House. It’s also unfortunate, However, too few white wom- that members of Congress have en and men have been willing paid sexual assault accusers out to apply the same “zero toler- of a taxpayer-funded slush fund ance” to employment matters have not been unmasked. Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) regarding race. As a woman, I am cheered There should never be an- by the #MeToo movement, al- (getting nude in front of your ing to excuse sexual perfidy other noose laid on a Black em- though I am also annoyed by the staff, forcible kissing, grabbing (and more) in the workplace, ployee’s desk or displayed in a myopia about women of color women by the you know what, but I do wonder why we can workplace. There should never and sexual harassment, assault etc.) makes me wonder when wink, nod, and grin about ra- be another intimidating Con- and rape. The high-profile, there will be a similar ground- cial workplace misbehavior federate flag flying in a Black white women who are talking swell against racism and racial while we stand our ground person’s face. There should about workplace sexual harass- harassment in the workplace. about gender. I wonder why never be another opportuni- ment and assault really need to Numerous cases of nooses so many say accept the “just ty for an employee (or fellow acknowledge the many ways being displayed in workplac- kidding” or “I didn’t know” ex- student, or faculty member) that Black women have been es have been reported in the cuse when people are racially to talk about picking cotton. systematically abused, and sys- last decade. What about one insensitive, but are now willing There should never be another tematically ignored (and some- unwanted kiss or one abusive to hold press conferences and blackface performance, any- times conspired against) by grope? Why do nooses get to be speak out against sexism in the where. And there should never their white “sisters.” seen as “jokes,” while unwant- workplace. Perhaps racism and be another person who talks Perhaps I quibble, but this ed kissing is seen as an occur- racial harassment are a little about zero tolerance around overwhelming stand against rence of zero tolerance? more complicated than sexism workplace sexism to accept any sexual misconduct and beyond I’m not ever, ever, ever go- and sexual harassment. Half of whisper of workplace racism. LETTER TO THE EDITOR brother, take off that mask most part, you can stay out of This snitch on the street and tell the real story, but jail by writing your articles, this time talk about yourself, which is your disguise to in- Dear Editor: him up close and personal at and how you ran a criminal filtrate the ranks and hide un- commission meetings when enterprise for 20 years and der a cloak that’s the equiva- Brian Dennis has written he positions himself behind as recent as 2012 you were lent to dry snitching. several articles that were no the podium and spews out arrested. Talk about the over Get yourself some real busi- more than personal attacks, his venom during his tirades, 50 charges and arrests you ness, and stop hating on real innuendoes, suppositions and which are full of lies and half- amassed during this period people because you are vic- conjectures that were direct- truths and upon completion while you appeared for your timized by your past trans- ed at my character, job per- he waltzes out as if he has infamous 3-minute perfor- gressions. If you continue formance and my ability to captivated the audience. In mances before the commis- to write your “FAKE News,” manage the City of Opa locka. another one of his articles he sion. know the facts before you dry In his article on Dec. 20, he stated that Dante Starks was Criticizing me has no effect snitch dispersing those ill-fat- The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial referred to me and two mem- calling the shots at City Hall upon me because I accepted ed rumors you conveniently commentaries as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such bers of the City Commission and that Mr. Starks and I are the fact that everybody will write, or as you so conspic- feedback makes for a healthy dialogue among our readership and as misfits. Apart from him the same person. How igno- not like me since I was a child. uously put it “The Word On the community. Letters must, however, be 300 words or less, brief writing his unverified facts in rant is that statement? It was wrong for you to sell The Street”. and to the point, and may be edited for grammar, style and clarity. his articles, he also visits the [Dennis] also stated that I dope to people. Now, you’re city offices to receive what he would be involved in the cor- All letters must be signed and must include the name, address and feeding them more poison to Ed Brown believes to be intelligence to ruption at City Hall and that telephone number of the writer for purposes of confirming cover up your dark past. How Miami Gardens fuel his investigative report- I was using my assistant city authorship. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Miami Times, selfish of you. House Negro, ing, which is no more than manager to do my dirty work. you got a lot of growing up 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, or fax them to 305-757-5770; gossip. How passé. By the way I have [Editors note, Brian Dennis is a to do, but you can’t do it sim- freelance columnist and is not an Email: [email protected]. On a few occasions I’ve seen [his] rap sheet. My so-called ply by talking. I guess for the employee of The Miami Times] The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018 LOCAL

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Black fraternities and sororities show their skills during a step and stroll competition at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay campus. FIU halts Greek life activities Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Ome- ga Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and ANDREA ROBINSON 15 statement. Alcohol may have been a Iota Phi Theta — on campus. [email protected] He wrote that there were contributing factor. There also are two sororities: growing concerns about the “For this suspension to end, Alpha Kappa Alpha and Sigma Sorority and fraternity life, state of fraternity and sorority there will need to be a new Gamma Rho. a staple at U.S. colleges and life at FIU as well as around normal for Greek life at the Three of those organizations universities, has been halted at the nation, and is consistent university,” Thrasher said in a will observe the anniversaries two of Florida’s public univer- with decisions made at other news release. “There must be a of their founding dates, begin- sities, as campus leaders grow universities.. new culture, and our students ning with Kappa Alpha Psi on weary of hazing accusations. “The purpose of this pause must be full participants in Friday, Jan. 5. Phi Beta Sigma Florida International Uni- in Greek activities is to allow creating it.” Fraternity celebrates its found- versity ordered a halt to its time for the Greek communi- Thrasher said the suspen- ing on Jan. 9, followed by Al- spects the decision. lished a tougher anti-hazing Greek life activities, effective ty and university administra- sion is indefinite but requires pha Kappa Alpha on Jan. 15. “Like other Greek letter policy and implemented new Jan. 1. The announcement by tors to review and strengthen student cooperation. Local representatives from organizations, Alpha Kappa procedures to identify, investi- the Miami-based campus fol- policies and procedures with “They must work with us those organizations would Alpha Sorority, Inc. operates gate and punish incidents. lows a similar push last fall at the goal of enhancing safety and demonstrate they fully not comment on the record. on collegiate campuses at the “Any individual or chap- Florida State University in Tal- and promoting behavior that understand the serious obli- Those who are knowledgeable approval of the university,” ter violation of Alpha Kappa lahassee. is consistent with FIU’s values gation they have to exercise of the situation said they were Dotson wrote. “Further, Al- Alpha Sorority’s Risk Man- President Mark Rosenberg and our Student Code of Con- responsible conduct,” he said. caught off guard by the deci- pha Kappa Alpha Sorority has agement policy will result in said the suspension would last duct,” Rosenberg wrote. For Black Greek Letter Or- sion. a strict risk management and suspension, expulsion or revo- at least one month. In November, FSU president ganizations (BGLOs), the ban Roy Edmond, the Southern anti-hazing policy. Hazing in cation of the chapter’s charter. “After serious consideration, John Thrasher ordered the at FIU comes just as several Region Director for Phi Beta any form will not be tolerated.” A fine may also be imposed,” and keeping the safety of our suspension of all of its frater- sororities and fraternities pre- Sigma, did not return calls for The statement noted that Dotson wrote. “In addition, students top of mind, I have nities and sororities, after the pare to observe the anniversa- comment. hazing has been prohibited in hazing activities may result in decided to pause all Greek ac- death of a pledge. ry dates when their organiza- Leona Dotson, the interna- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorori- official discipline by a college/ tivities on our campuses for at Andrew Coffey of Boynton tions started. tional spokeswoman for Alpha ty since the organization was university or the imposition of least one month starting Jan. Beach, a Pi Kappa Phi pledge The university currently has Kappa Alpha, released a state- founded in 1908, and that in civil and criminal penalties for 1,” Rosenberg said in a Dec. died after an off-campus party. five fraternities — Alpha Phi ment that said the sorority re- 1999, the organization pub- individuals and/or chapters.” The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018 NATIONAL POLITICS More women prepare to throw hat into politics record numbers. The number of women in office has held steady in re- The Associated Press office. That number has now and figure this out. You raised surpassed 26,000. By compar- your hand, and let’s win. Let’s cent years, but experts say ATLANTA — Inside a ison, the group was in contact go to Washington, D.C.,’” said conditions are ripe for an in- classroom at a community with 960 women for the pre- Flores, the executive direc- crease in 2018 — especially if college in Dallas, about two vious election cycle. tor of a nonprofit helping more politicians are forced to dozen women took turns Although women are more homeless families and at-risk step down or retire amid the sharing their names, home- than half the American pop- youth. growing #MeToo movement towns and what they hoped ulation, they account for just The last time the U.S. saw that began with accusations would be their future titles. a fifth of all U.S. representa- a surge in women running of sexual misconduct against Congresswoman. State rep- tives and senators, and one in for office was 1992, in the Hollywood mega-producer resentative. County judge. four state lawmakers. They wake of Anita Hill’s testimo- Harvey Weinstein. It was part of a training serve as governors of only six ny before an all-male U.S. One U.S. senator and four held by EMILY’s List, an states and mayors in rough- Senate committee weighing AP Photo/LM Otero congressmen have so far an- organization dedicated to ly 20 percent of the nation’s the nomination of Clarence In this Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 photo, Letitia Plum- nounced plans to retire or not seek re-election following al- electing women at all levels most populous cities. Thomas to the U.S. Supreme mer, a Houston dentist and candidate for Congress of government who support For Sarah Riggs Amico, the Court. It was called the “Year legations against them, pre- abortion rights. One of the executive chairwoman of a of the Woman” because to represent Texas District 22, is applauded during senting a prime opportunity presentation’s PowerPoint major auto hauling company, women were elected to the a women’s candidate training workshop at El Centro for women to compete for slides flashed a mock adver- last year’s Women’s March in U.S. House and Senate in College in Dallas. their open seats. tisement on the projector Atlanta ignited her interest in screen: “Help Wanted: Pro- running for office. gressive Women Candidates.” “It was something that real- A record number of women ly lifted me up and made me appear to be answering that want to demand better from call, fueled largely by frustra- my government,” said Ami- tion on the Democratic side co, who recently announced over the election of President plans to run for lieutenant Donald Trump and energized governor in Georgia. by Democratic women win- Sol Flores has been walking ning races in Virginia in No- in marches with her mother vember. Experts say 2018 is in Chicago since she was a lit- on track to be a historic year, tle girl, but never thought she with more women saying would run for office. Now 44, they are running at this point Flores said she was enraged than ever before. by policies put forward by “I’ve never seen anything the Trump administration like this,” said Stephanie and decided to jump into a Schriock, president of EMI- crowded Democratic primary LY’s List. “Every day, dozens for Illinois’ 4th Congressional more women come to our District. website, come to our Face- Flores said her network of book page and say, ‘I am mad friends has been crucial to as hell. I want to do some- helping her navigate the real- thing about it. What should I ities of being a first-time can- do now?’” didate and the challenges of In the four weeks after the gathering signatures for qual- 2016 election, 1,000 women ifying and fundraising. came to the group’s website “Women are really good at to learn about running for this, saying, ‘Let’s sit down NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT.

The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018 NATIONAL Deadly, bone-chilling cold grips wide swath of US

Associated Press deen, South Dakota, where the mercury dropped to a re- MILWAUKEE (AP) — cord-breaking minus 32 (-36 Bone-chilling cold gripped Celsius). The city’s previous much of the U.S. as 2018 be- New Year’s Day record had gan, breaking century-old stood for 99 years. records and leading to sev- In Nebraska, temperatures eral deaths that authorities hit 15 below zero (-26 Cel- attributed to exposure to the sius) before midnight Sunday dangerously low tempera- in Omaha, breaking a record tures. low dating to 1884. Omaha The National Weather Ser- officials cited the forecast vice issued wind chill advi- in postponing the 18th an- sories and freeze warnings nual New Year’s Eve Fire- Tuesday covering a vast area works Spectacular that draws from South Texas to Canada around 30,000 people. and from Montana through It was colder in Des New England. Authorities Moines, Iowa, where city of- opened warming shelters in ficials closed a downtown the South as temperatures outdoor ice skating plaza dipped notably close to zero and said it wouldn’t reopen in Alabama and Georgia. until the city emerged from The bitter cold wave envel- sub-zero temperatures. The oped much of the Midwest on temperature hit 20 below Enduring cold snap creates headaches at home, on highways. Monday, yet that didn’t de- zero (-29 Celsius) early Mon- ter hundreds of people from day, with the wind chill dip- as Austin, and accidents sippi and Alabama. ringing in the new year by ping to negative 31 degrees racked up on icy roads across The cold is blamed in at jumping into Lake Michigan. (-35 Celsius). the state. In the central Tex- least nine deaths in the past Throngs of people took part The weather service said as city of Abilene, the local week. Most recently, police in the Polar Plunge in Mil- temperatures in Indianap- police chief said more than in St. Louis said a homeless waukee, despite sub-freezing olis early Tuesday tied a re- three dozen vehicle crashes man found dead inside a temperatures and a warning cord low of minus 12 degrees were reported in 24 hours. trash bin Monday evening of potential hypothermia Fahrenheit (minus 24 degrees It’s even cold in the Deep apparently froze to death as from the local fire chief. Or- Celsius) for Jan. 2 set in 1887. South, as temperatures plum- the temperature dropped to ganizers canceled a similar Indianapolis Public Schools meted early Tuesday to 14 (-10 negative 6 degrees (-21 Cel- event on the Chicago lake- canceled classes for Tuesday Celsius) in Atlanta and 26 (-3 sius). Sheriff’s officials in front, after the temperature on all its campuses due to Celsius) as far south as New Fond du Lac County, Wiscon- there dipped below zero and the predicted sub-zero tem- Orleans. Temperatures fell sin, said a 27-year-old woman thick white steam rose from peratures. Students had been to 8 degrees near Cullman, whose body was found Mon- the lake. Organizers said the scheduled to return from Alabama, and 20 degrees in day evening on the shore of arctic blast made jumping winter break. Mobile, Alabama. Georgia Lake Winnebago likely died into the lake too dangerous. In northeastern Mon- saw one of its coldest tem- of exposure. An annual New Year’s Day tana, the wind chill readings peratures of the winter: 2 de- The Milwaukee County water ski show on Pigeon dipped as low as minus 58 grees shortly before dawn at Medical Examiner’s Office Lake in western Michigan (-50 Celsius). And in Duluth, a U.S. Forest Service weath- said two men whose bodies was canceled for the first Minnesota, a city known for People pose for photographs in front of a frozen wa- er station at Toccoa, Geor- were found Sunday showed time since the event was its bitter cold winters, the ter fountain at Bryant Park, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, gia. Warming shelters were signs of hypothermia. Police launched in 1980 because the wind chill dipped to 36 below opened across the South as believe the cold weather also in New York. A large swath of northern New York is water was frozen solid. zero (-38 Celsius). freeze watches and warnings may have been a factor in the Temperatures plunged be- Plunging overnight tem- encased in ice and snow after days of lake-effect blanketed the region, includ- death of a man in Bismarck, low zero elsewhere in the peratures in Texas brought storms followed by an arctic cold front sending tem- ing hard freeze warnings for North Dakota, whose body Midwest, including in Aber- rare snow flurries as far south peratures well below zero. much of Louisiana, Missis- was found near a river. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018 MDPD had more than 40 Florida.” to help him campaign nonthe- have assumed they had expens- officers in place, and up- So far, six men and women less. es already,” Swain said. wards of 50 at the point of have officially filed to run, in- James Swain, who used to Dunn did not publicly re- MLK SEAT CONTINUED FROM 1A the shooting. CONTINUED FROM 1A cluding Kristen Rosen Gonza- work in Miami but has now lease the amount of money he This year, he said, there lez, a Democratic, and Miami moved out of state, also sup- raised. His amounts are not will be a greater presence Beach commissioner; Dr. Ma- ported Dunn. listed on the Florida Division Tinsley said, are “mak- whichever Democrat wins the of law enforcement offi- ria Peiro, a Republican and vet- “I guess I agree with him that of Elections (FDOE) web- ing a concerted effort to primary. cers, and that his agency eran educator of Miami-Dade a lot of good people are run- site, neither the FEC website. not let [criminals] stop the “I’m going to work as hard as was working with Miami County Public Schools; Mark ning for [the seat], but I'm dis- However, there is a document families who want to come I can for the Democratic Party Police Department. Anthony Person, a Democrat; appointed that he won’t be one for Dunn’s withdrawal on the out.” and for the person who wins He said the department Mayra Joli, an immigration at- of them,” Swain said. “I think FEC’s website that states the Miami’s MLK Parade has this primary,” Dunn said. “I will would “use technology to torney with no party affiliation he had a lot to offer the people campaign has nor spent nor been around for more than contribute money, time, I will help us as well during the and Michael Hepburn, a Dem- who live in that district.” raised $5,000. 40 years; organizers say suggest to vote for this person. event. There will be cam- ocrat and senior advisor for Swain also made a monetary Dunn said his campaign was it is the oldest and larg- Like I said, it’s not about me, the University of Miami Busi- contribution and said he would doing well with raising funds, est in the nation. Dozens eras and so forth to have it’s about change.” ness School. have done a lot more as the however he will not be making of bands, floats, cars and a better view from top of Dunn said this decision first Some of Dunn’s supporters election got closer. the amount public. He said his dance groups travel along what’s going on,” Perez came about after watching were disappointed to hear the Linda Faber, a Coconut Grove campaign did not hold a sin- the eight-mile route from said. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, news of his withdrawal but un- resident and a member of the gle fundraiser, but was able to Northwest 54th Street be- “We don’t want a repeat defeat Ed Gillespie, a Repub- derstood his reasons. board of directors of the Ac- still bring in money. He was of last year,” Perez said lican candidate, in Virginia’s tween 10th and 32nd ave- Melissa Sorokin, who both tor’s Playhouse, said both her considered to be “testing the Law enforcement also race for governor. As Dunn nues before heading into helped Dunn to campaign and and her husband love Dunn. waters” by reporting less than hopes to stop — if not slow continued to decide if he would Martin Luther King Park, contributed funds to his cam- “I have great respect for him $5,000 and would have had to down — the hundreds of remain in the race, Doug Jones, 6000 NW 32nd Ct. for a paign, said his decision made and his decision to withdraw,” do another level of reporting motorized bicycles that another Democrat, overpow- festival. sense. Faber said. “I think he's a won- for a larger amount, Dunn said. flood into South Florida ered Republican nominee Roy “We want the people to “I was really looking forward derful leader and intelligent According to Christian during the MLK holiday. Moore, to win a U.S. Senate in come out. Don’t be afraid to supporting him as someone and I would like to see him in Hilland, an FEC spokesman, The motorcycle enthusi- Alabama, a Republican state. to enjoy your community,” who aligned with my values that role, but maybe it’s not the Dunn’s campaign didn’t have asts have coined a term for Alabama’s race occurred on Tinsley said. She added and love of Black history in right time for it. He had his rea- to report to the FEC until they their movement, Bikes Up, Dec. 12 and Dunn submitted his that residents should not South Florida,” Sorokin said. sons and I respect his reasons, crossed the $5,000 threshold. Guns Down as a way to en- request for withdrawal to the be deterred, and that units “It was definitely a big disap- but I would go listen to him At that point, that individual Federal Elections Commission from non-Black neighbor- courage youth to put away pointment, but at the same speak anywhere anytime and I becomes a candidate under on Dec. 14. time, I understand that maybe know he will maintain his lead- federal campaign finance law, Dunn said what happened in it was not in his best interest ership role in the community. Hilland said. Alabama was a big part of his to run. He mentioned it might He is a real gem.” “Some committees tend to decision. be for someone younger in the Sorokin, Swain and Faber all provide disclosure of their “When I saw a Democrat win progressive movement and said the money they contrib- activities for the sake of in red state Alabama, I realized that makes sense to me. But I uted to the campaign was re- transparency,” Hilland said. that the blue wave was coming really love him and I have for turned to them. “Whether or not that’s the to Florida and I don’t have to years.” “I was surprised, I didn’t case, I don’t know, but it’s be the one to ride it,” Dunn Sorokin does not live in Dis- know that they would return probably leaving the record said. “What’s happening there trict 27 but said she was going the money because I would for the public.” is a sign of what’s coming to

Miami-Dade police officers come to the aid of a woman after gunfire breaks last year out during the festival at Martin Luther King Park in Brownsville. Eight persons were injured, and all survived.

hoods will be there from their weapons. Hialeah and Florida Inter- Perez doesn’t buy that national University. explanation. “Other ethnic groups are “They came up with a coming into our communi- catchy name to publicize ty. Are we going to be afraid it,” Perez said. “It’s caus- to come into our own coming havoc for our motorists munity? “ she said. and themselves, and it oc- Police blamed gang vio- cupies our time.” lence for the gunfire that Perez said some cyclists broke out in the park last are local, but it also attracts year. Eight people ranging bikers from “all over, espe- in age from 11 to 30 were cially the northeast.” struck. One of the victims Last year, at least one was critically injured but person died and dozens also survived. others were arrested for Investigators said the taking part in Bikes Up, victims were in the wrong Guns Down on the King place at the wrong time. holiday. The one fatality Miami-Dade Police Di- occurred near Northwest 54th Street in Miami. Miami Times photos Nyamekye Daniel rector Juan Perez said his Part of the crowd of community activists, parents, children and law enforcement who took part in an department is still formu- According to one published report, 35 total ar- anti-violence rally on Jan 1. on Northwest 17th Avenue between 87th Street and 93rd Terrace. lating its plan for Jan. 15. He said county officers will be rests were made in Mi- that most of the crimes hap- out in force along the pa- ami-Dade and Broward pen in plain sight in front of rade route and in the park. counties, and another 74 MARCH several witnesses, but people Perez said that last year, vehicles were towed. CONTINUED FROM 1A are afraid to speak. “I understand the thought that nothing good could come Missionary Baptist Church, to me…But you have to have toms by 832 votes, a margin of 1555 NW 93rd Terrace. some courage,” said Colina. less than 1 percent. They called on the commu- “You can’t accept that in any Speaking at the inaugura- nity to spit out the bad seeds, MAYOR neighborhood.” CONTINUED FROM 1A tion, former Atlanta mayor the criminals, from their and civil rights leader An- neighborhoods. Some moth- drew Young noted that all ers and even children carried ‘THERE IS NO EXPIRATION in housing affordability, and DATE ON OUR PAIN’ said details would be offered mayors face challenges and signs. have to weather bad times “Enough is enough,” said “You don't want to lose a in the coming months. along with the good, the Jour- Romania Dukes. “We just can’t loved one. You don't want to Her swearing in makes her nal-Constitution reported. take it anymore.” be in this group I’m in,” said Atlanta’s 60th mayor and the Regina Talabart, mother of slain teenager, Noricia, “It took me a while to see Dukes’ 17-year-old son Dukes. “I don't want to be in city’s sixth consecutive black let’s her voice be heard as she pleads for the commu- it,” Young said, remembering wanted to be rapper. He was this group. We cry every day, mayor since Maynard Jackson nity to come together against gun violence at a rally. Bottoms learning to swim as learning how to be a young constantly.” was elected in 1973. father to his newborn daugh- tives turned away in pain. stops murder witnesses’ iden- Fincher said she joined Par- “Only in Atlanta could a girl a young girl. “We are putting ter, according to Dukes, when Regina Talabert whispered tities from being released in ents of Murdered Kids late last named Keisha, who attend- the city in great hands.” he was killed by a stray bullet something softly to her daugh- public records for two years year, 12 years after her son’s ed Frederick Douglass High Other former Atlanta may- near the Cutler Manor Apart- ter Noricia’s picture and gazed after the crime. murder because she was fi- School on the west side, grow ors attending the inaugura- ments, 10875 SW 216th St. away holding back tears. “You got to break the si- nally ready to talk about it and up to become the 60th mayor tion included Sam Massell It takes community involve- Noricia was an honor stu- lence, you got to, even if it’s in longed for support. Her son of the great city of Atlanta,” and Bill Campbell, the Jour- ment to stop the violence in dent, who had just received your home,” shouted a woman Desmond left behind a unborn she said. nal-Constitution reported. the Black Miami neighbor- her acceptance letter for the from the crowd. “That’s what son, whom she helps raise. Bottoms defeated Mary Democratic Congressman Miami activist Tangela Sears hoods, said Dukes. University of Central Flori- you have Crime Stoppers for!” Norwood in a Dec. 5 runoff John Lewis, whose district started the group after her son, “We are losing too many da, when she was killed by a The Miami-Dade & Florida election to succeed Kasim includes part of Atlanta, was David G. Queen Jr., was killed in kids. We are losing our grand- drive-by shooter in 2015. Keys Crime Stoppers offers Reed as Atlanta’s mayor. also there. Tallahassee in 2015. kids, our sisters and brothers,” Talabert still keeps her anonymous tippers a reward The bitterly contested run- City council members, “I wanted to reach out to par- she said. “These are our kids, daughter’s dirty clothes, cling- for information from $50 to off campaign between the two council President Felicia ents that go through the same and we need to get more in- ing to the only thing of her $3,000, according to their web- city council members was Moore and municipal court thing, so maybe we can draw volved! We are not living in child she has left— her scent. site. But some cases, such as marked by political grudges judges were also sworn in 1980s anymore when we be- “I have sleepless nights. I am 2-year-old Carnell’s, have ex- from each other,” said Fincher. Tuesday, and the city council “Some are weaker than others.” and allegations of corruption. STATE & lieved in no snitching.” trying to make a change in our ceeded that amount. Norwood requested a recount was expected to convene at 5 Parents, law enforcement, community to get the other “Don’t be afraid to say some- Talabert urged other parents p.m. for its first organizationFEDERAL- to be active in their children’s after initial certified vote to- church leaders and other com- kids to put the guns down, so thing whether it be a million tals showed her losing to Bot- al meeting of the new session. munity residents chanted at regular kids could go to col- dollars, $1, you should tell for lives to guide them in the right APPEALS times. At other points, moth- lege, could come out and play no dollars,” said Dukes. direction, so that all of them could stand a chance to have a POST-CONVICTION ers stopped and pleaded for in the yard,” she said. Like Dukes, most of the par- STATE & FEDERALSTATE & people to come forward with ents who attended said their future. 3.800 information. 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started by twin brothers square feet of private- The food and drinks can Steve and Dave Jolliffe, event space and 102 hitting be ordered and served Miami Gardens who wanted to develop bays. Each floor features right in the bays overlook- a technology that would full kitchens, bars and big ing the range. make golf scoring fun, in screen TVs, and one floor It’s an experience Miami the United Kingdom in has pool tables. Gardens resident Christina 2000. The facility’s staff said Duren, who attended the Up to six guests can play the main highlight of Top- preview event, said she is scores Topgolf digital-monitored golf golf is not the sport itself, looking forward to having with microchipped balls but the customer service. again. that automatically score “You take away the game. “This is fun, and I don’t themselves in a secured You take away the food, not feel like I am on [Highway] The mega golf complex has its grand opening hitting area referred to as that I would want to, but 441 at all,” said Duren. “I bays. the best part of the Topgolf can see the whole of Miami NYAMEKYE DANIEL newest location, off of U.S. ations. “South Florida is a Dozens of media person- is the people we work with. Gardens coming out here.” [email protected] 441 near the intersection of thriving, vibrant area with nel, business executives They’re really the ones that The Topgolf representa- I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike an ideal climate for out- and Miami residents at- cater to the experience of tives said they estimate the Miami Gardens is the on Friday, Dec. 29. door entertainment. We tended a preview event on the individual guests,” said Miami Gardens location new home to the first South “Topgolf set sights on look forward to providing Dec. 20, where they were Barkelew. will serve approximately Florida location for an in- a South Florida location residents and tourists with guided through a tour of Just like any other gam- 450,000 visitors in its first ternational sports enter- years ago, so this is a highly a new social destination the facility and treated to ing venue, a walk-in guest year of operation. tainment franchise. anticipated location for our for interactive fun.” cocktails, samples of the gets a player’s card that will According to represen- Topgolf, a golfing enter- company and the commu- The sporting chain com- menu and a swing at a dif- give them access to one of tatives, half of all guests tainment complex head- nity,” said Matt Barkelew, bines technology, social- ferent version of golf. the high-tech bays ranging describe themselves as quartered in Dallas, Tex- the company’s Miami izing, food, beverages and The new three-level lo- from $25 to $45 depending “non-golfers.” as, opened the doors to its Gardens director of oper- music with golf. It was cation includes up to 3,000 on the time of day. SEE TOPGOLF 8B

Indoor golf and entertainment franchise, Topgolf opened its first South Florida location in Miami Gardens on Dec.29.

Apple offers battery rebate After being sued for admittedly slowing down aging iPhones

HAYLEY TSUKAYAMA Apple also faces at least The Washington Post eight lawsuits from iPhone AFFORDABLE HOUSING owners in places such as Apple apologized to cus- California, New York, New tomers Thursday for not Jersey and Israel that claim MATTERS being clear that the com- Apple owes its customers BY DANIELLA PIERRE pany slows down phones money for not previously with aging batteries. Apple disclosing the slowdowns. promised that it will “give The suits ask the company Miami’s housing market users more visibility into to pay iPhone owners vary- the health of their iPhone’s ing amounts. One California Investor’s paradise, desert for buyers battery” and let people see suit seeks nearly $1 trillion in whether their battery’s age damages. There are tons of prop- en’t many individuals and affects their phone’s perfor- South Korean government erties, lots and even acres families in our communi- mance. telecommunications offi- listed for sale all over ties with $50,000, $60,000, Apple is offering a discount cials also have said that they South Florida, especially $70,000 of disposable in- on battery replacements to will look into the reports, in the Black communities. come, legally. And the way anyone with an iPhone 6 or according to the Korea Her- However, unless you have financial institutions are later, the company said in a ald. the cash upfront to pur- set up these days, they are statement. A battery replace- REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File photo Critics’ arguments largely chase, you won’t be signing not lending large amounts ment will cost $29 instead of A salesman checks a customer’s iPhone at a mo- have rested on two claims — any deeds or getting any of cash our way. And the $79 starting in late January. bile phone store in New Delhi, India, July 27, 2016. that Apple hurt the perfor- keys. irony about all this is af- The cheaper price is more in mance of the phones in se- More than 10 percent of ter investors grab our land line with third-party repair ously that unless it reduc- old products to promote the cret and that doing so made the properties listed either for cash they turn around shops. es the performance of its sale of new ones, meaning it more likely that someone on the Multiple Listing Ser- and make more money by While Apple’s message phones, the older batteries that the suit filed in France would buy a new iPhone vice (MLS); Realtor.com; either renting out to the was apologetic, it still reject- run a higher risk of sponta- by the group Halte à l’Obso- rather than fix their old one. Zillow; or Trulia are con- government, flipping it for ed allegations that the com- neously shutting down. This lescence Programmée car- That, argues one lawsuit sidering cash-only terms. large profits, or they just pany slowed down phones explanation makes technical ries the possibility of up to filed in the Eastern District So this means, those indi- sit on it waiting for anoth- with older batteries as a way sense, many experts have two years in prison. of New York, amounts to a viduals and families who er investor or big corpo- to push people into buying said. The group, which lays out sort of fraud: “Had Plaintiffs are already pre-approved ration to make a proposi- new phones. “First and fore- Apple’s disclosure last its case in an online state- been informed by Apple that and duly qualified for a tion. These investors and most, we have never — and week that it slows down ment, did not immediate- a simple battery replace- mortgage loan — even with spectators come into our would never — do anything phones has sparked criticism ly respond to a request for ment would have improved a down payment, grants or communities not to invest to intentionally shorten the and lawsuits. A French con- comment. It has also previ- the performance of their iP- other subsidies — won’t in us, but to profit off of us life of any Apple product, or sumer rights group filed a ously sued printer compa- hones, Plaintiffs would have be able to purchase those and price us out of living degrade the user experience suit Wednesday that accuses nies, including Epson, over chosen to replace their bat- properties leaving it ex- here. Their tactics aren’t to drive customer upgrades,” Apple of degrading its old claims that they violate the teries which was clearly a clusively for developers new by any means, but Apple said. phones to sell new ones. In same law. The printer case is more cost effective method and big corporations. Now they are trending very fast The company said previ- France, it’s illegal to degrade under investigation. SEE APPLE 9B let’s be real here, there ar- SEE PIERRE 8B The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018

close to a private city, which is also would bring quality Topgolf employee school and the three home to Calder Race facilities to an area said he is grateful for TOPGOLF major roadways. Course and Casino I believe is the best a fun and fresh place CONTINUED FROM 7B Aaliyah Outler and the Hard Rock place in the world. to work. lives in the Sollabella Stadium. It’s my hometown.” “I believe that it’s “Over half of our Condominium, right “We imagined Both Gilbert and going to be the hot guests have never next to Topgolf, said greater for Miami company officials say spot for 2018. Who- swung a club in their she likes the fact that Gardens, and we the new entertain- ever came up with lives…There’s just she has easy access to would do more in ment complex has the idea is just won- so much excitement a “hang-out” spot, but Miami Gardens,” said brought about 450 derful,” he said. “It around it because it she is not looking for- Gilbert. “We pur- jobs to Miami Gar- makes you look at is not just the game ward to the potential posed ourselves on dens. golf in a whole differ- of golf as most people traffic and noise her finding people who Clifton Taylor, a ent way.” traditionally know new neighbor may it,” said Barkelew. bring. The game is much “I used to stay by CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA more vibrant than the the stadium, and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING regular game played when there was an at traditional golf event, there would The Miami City Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, courses. The play- be noise. There is a January 11, 2018 at 9:00 A.M., to consider the award of a contract ers still hit the balls school right across to the non-profit organization listed below through Anti-Poverty grant downrange. But holes the street also, so, at 3 funds from the District 5 share of the City of Miami’s Anti-Poverty Ini- on the range have p.m., there is already tiative Program. Martin Luther King Economic Development Corpora- bright-colored lights a lot of traffic,” she tion operates the Kitchen Incubator Program which assists food-based and the scoring mon- said. “At my complex, business owners with the expense of buying and maintaining a com- itors give feedback sometimes the line to mercial kitchen, and to consider the City Manager’s recommendations for each play which enter extends all the and finding that competitive negotiation methods are not practicable or adds a competitive way to where Topgolf advantageous regarding these issues: edge and a social as- is.” pect, said Barkelew. The site has been • Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation – Duren, also a first- pursued by develop- Kitchen Incubator Program time golfer was skep- ers for truck stops tical at first, but she and less attractive Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Malissa Treviño, said she enjoyed the venues, said Miami Project Manager for the Office of Community Investment, Office of the music, food and the Gardens Mayor Ol- City Manager, at (305) 416-1005. —Photos by Nyamekye Daniel/Miami Times iver Gilbert III. He overall ambiance of Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert III plays golf at the the venue. said those ideas did This action is being considered pursuant to Section 18-85 (A) of the Topgolf Miami Gardens. For each game, af- not fit the vision he Code of the City of Miami, Florida as amended (the “Code”). The rec- ter the player swipes the exact same con- said he has for the ommendations and findings to be considered in this matter are set the card, he or she se- cept. It’s so much fun, forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Section 18-85 (A), which lects a club then gets it’s so unique,” said are deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and are available access to the golf ball Barkelew. as with the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting of January from a motion-de- The Miami Gar- 11, 2018 at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida tecting kiosk at the dens Topgolf com- 33133. edge of the bay. plex is only a few The score is moni- blocks away from The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present tored by an electron- where Cloverleaf or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any ic screen in the bay, Lanes, a popular proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission where the players can bowling alley, once may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of keep track of their stood. The site is now the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at progress. a church. this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the “I compare it to Topgolf Miami proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which bowling. Remember Gardens is located any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). in the ‘80s, everyone at 17321 NW Seventh went bowling, but no Ave, adjacent to a In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, per- one was a bowler. It’s housing complex, sons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users HOUSING NOW may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business Affordable housing days prior to the proceeding. HOUSING was the most fever- ish topic discussed in CONTINUED FROM 7B 2017. I facilitated more Todd B. Hannon than 10 related work- in the Black commu- City Clerk nities, causing gen- shops and it seemed like every other week trification and rapid displacement. there was a forum, ar- #29105 ticle or some sort of THIS IS OUR study being released. CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA LAND, TOO But what I didn’t NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING After surveying the see were any policy changes or action local housing condi- The Miami City Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, that would really ad- tions in the rental and January 11, 2018 at 9:00 A.M., to consider the award of a contract dress our housing cri- homebuying markets, to the non-profit organization listed below through Anti-Poverty grant sis and the growing it is clear that more funds from the District 5 share of the City of Miami’s Anti-Poverty Initia- imbalance between of us need to be at CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA tive Program. Foundation of Community Assistance and Leadership, housing affordabili- the table when policy Inc. (FOCAL) (the organization) is a not for profit company that focus- ty and today’s wag- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING decisions are being es on assisting those in need of educational assistance, and to consid- es. What we need made about our com- The Miami City Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, er the City Manager’s recommendations and finding that competitive more of is innovative munities. January 11, 2018 at 9:00 A.M., to consider the award of a contract negotiation methods are not practicable or advantageous regarding lending strategies Let’s not forget, we to the non-profit organization listed below through Anti-Poverty grant these issues: and a closer look at are the true stake- funds from the District 5 share of the City of Miami’s Anti-Poverty Initia- what’s available from holders of the com- tive Program. Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation, • Foundation of Community Assistance and Leadership, Inc. the Federal Hous- munity, and we must Wheels to Work Program addresses transportation issues for low-in- (FOCAL) – educational, vocational, and social services ing Administration demand that afford- come City residents by affording them an opportunity to purchase ve- (FHA), Fannie Mae able housing fund- hicles at lower interest rates, and to consider the City Manager’s rec- Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Malissa Treviño, and Freddie Mac, ing and pathways to ommendations and finding that competitive negotiation methods are Project Manager for the Office of Community Investment, Office of the the federal agencies homeownership are not practicable or advantageous regarding these issues: City Manager, at (305) 416-1005. that work together at the forefront of to make homeowner- everything. We can- • Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation – This action is being considered pursuant to Section 18-85 (A) of the ship possible. Our lo- not continue to allow Wheels to Work Program Code of the City of Miami, Florida as amended (the “Code”). The rec- cal approach to solve decisions to be made ommendations and findings to be considered in this matter are set the housing crisis about our communi- Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Malissa Treviño, forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Section 18-85 (A), which must include public/ ties or squandered Project Manager for the Office of Community Investment, Office of the are deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and are available private partnerships away by others who City Manager, at (305) 416-1005. as with the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting of January and these top-rated don’t even live here. 11, 2018 at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida employers deemed For if we do, cash This action is being considered pursuant to Section 18-85 (A) of the 33133. as the best places to buyers in Miami will Code of the City of Miami, Florida as amended (the “Code”). The rec- work for as a strate- continue to double ommendations and findings to be considered in this matter are set The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present gic force along with the national average forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Section 18-85 (A), which or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any leadership from all and outpace first- are deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and are available proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission of our elected offi- time homebuyers, as with the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting of January may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of cials. We need all pol- right in our very own 11, 2018 at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at icymakers from the communities. 33133. this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the state, city, county, in- And, if this keeps proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which cluding the League of up, we won’t have any The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). Cities and the School options or any real or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any Board, to boldly buying power and proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, per- speak up for afford- Black people will re- may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of sons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceed- able housing. By do- ally become the new the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at ing may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) renters. ing so, this will not this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the no later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. 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Invitation to Bid Elevator

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company and Jackson Health Systems cordially invite subcontractors to complete and submit their bids by Friday January 26, 2018 no later than 2pm for the following project:

Jackson Health System JHS West Medical Campus

The Invitation to Bid includes the following packages: • Conditions of the Contract and Specifications – Issued for Construction – December 11, 2017 • Architectural Drawings – December 11, 2017 • Small Business Enterprise (SBE) & Responsible Wages – Attached Form A-6, A-14 & A-16

Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings and other construction documents will be available through www.iSQFT.com. Respond to Jessica Miller at [email protected] to get access to bid documents.

All bids must delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial Hospital Facilities, Design and Construction Department trailer located at the corner of NW12th Ave. and NW 19th St. Complete address is listed below:

Jackson Memorial Hospital – FD&C Command Center Trailer 1 Attn: Mike Posey 1811 NW 12th Ave. Miami FL 33136

Yates is committed to supporting the economic development of certified Miami- Dade county small business enterprise-construction (SBE-C) firms. Miami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are encouraged to submit a bid package for this and future projects. W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company and associated partners are an equal opportunity employer minorities/females/veterans/ individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

The Wisconsin Badgers played the Miami Hurricanes at the Capital One Orange Bowl at the Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 30. Hur- ricane fans and cheerleaders were in good spirit until the upsetting win by the Badgers.

Gregory Reed/Miami Times photos The ‘U’ fumbles big at bowl game Wisconsin Badgers defeat the Miami Hurricanes ERIC SINGLE consin games and just use a dy, disciplined, homegrown, Sports Illustrated stock clip of the 52-year-old efficient. The 2017 Badgers Madison native, resplendent proved to be an especially Paul Chryst seemingly nev- in crew-neck warm-weath- pure distillation of these val- er blinks. His emotionless er gear, calmly directing his ues, going 12–1 in the regular sideline demeanor sticks out team. season with just a few plays so dramatically against the We make jokes about his against Ohio State separating tapestry of head coaching monolithic public persona to them from a College Football characters in the Big Ten. distract ourselves from the Playoff appearance. TV crews might as well skip sobering reality that Wiscon- And of course, if Chryst the obligatory Chryst close- sin as a program will never and the Badgers never blink, up after big swings in Wis- stop being Wisconsin: stur- that means more often than

not the opponent does. And Miami team that had grown to play. in Wisconsin’s 34–24 Orange accustomed to putting oppo- On Saturday night, Wis- Bowl win over Miami, when nents away with a knockout consin was the team who the Hurricanes blinked, they punch, either very early or found a gamebreaker out were never quite able to re- very late in the action. of nowhere: Freshman re- adjust their eyes. After Miami came out of ceiver Danny Davis III, who Miami led 14–3 in the first the gate flashing the swag- caught only 21 passes and half, and then all of a sudden ger that propelled them to an two touchdowns all sea- found itself down 17–14, with 11–2 regular season, forcing a son, hauled in three scores Wisconsin driving to add fumble on Wisconsin’s open- on Saturday. Even senior onto its lead in the final sec- ing drive, it was the Badgers fullback—of course, a full- onds of the first half. With who more efficiently capital- back—Austin Ramesh rose the tide turning, Hurricanes ized on mistakes by turning to the occasion with a high- head coach Mark Richt did two of Malik Rosier’s three light-reel hurdle of a would- something he almost never interceptions into 10 points be tackler in the first half. does. Mark Richt got really, to bridge that early gap. As for the opposite side- really mad. Wisconsin quarterback Alex line, Saturday was far from Richt appeared to be heat- Hornibrook rebounded from the first time Richt has ed over an uncalled hold on a shaky Big Ten title game shown emotion—he blew Badgers right tackle David performance with his most up at his own players in Edwards on defensive end impressive effort of the sea- September for pantomiming Trent Harris, but his dispro- son, considering the stakes digging up the Florida State portionate response—shov- and the quality of opponent. logo after a last-second win ing away an assistant who Hornibrook finished 23 for in Tallahassee—but it’s one tried to restrain him, then 34 for 258 yards, four touch- of the few times in his long grabbing an official as he downs and no interceptions, and decorated career he’s vented his frustrations, then spreading the ball around to strayed from the path of the walking off into the locker six different receivers be- righteous. Richt is not the room seven words into his fore hitting tight end Troy first and won’t be the last to halftime interview with ES- Fumagalli for a pair of crit- know the unique frustration PN’s Molly McGrath—sealed ical first downs on the scor- of losing control in the face the Orange Bowl for the Bad- ing drive that put Wisconsin of Wisconsin’s unrelenting gers, who kept coming at a up by 10 with half a quarter sameness. Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

GoodTHE MIAMI TIMES | JANUARY 3-9, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Taste SECTION C

Black Panther

Luke Cage

Storm BLACK SUPERHEROES JANIAH ADAMS (OLCDC). interest to Black kids, and [email protected] Dressed in the now with “Black Panther” costumes and coming out, it’s in their Sci-fi buffs Tony Bernier T-shirts of their favorite su- backyard. Our kids don’t get and Jeff Carroll have been perheroes, attendees got the out of the community very wandering around Miami chance to meet and interact often and now we get to COME TO OPA-LOCKA for a little over a year, look- with several Black sci-fi bring this for them.” ing for a place to host their writers and illustrators. Carroll believed Opa-loc- want, especially high inter- liams said. fanatics. Panel discussions idea of a sci-fi convention Nikisha Williams, OLC- ka was the right place to est in sci-fi.” While giving attendees considered diversity and the focused on diversity. DC’s chief operating officer, house the event. Residents of Opa-locka the chance to participate in challenges of being Black in Bernier and Carroll’s idea said this sort of event is “The sci-fi community is were exempt from the small trivia games to win tickets the genre. came to fruition on Fri- something unusual to thirsty for diversity,” Carroll fee to get into the conven- to see “Black Panther”, a Carroll said Blacks have day when they hosted the Opa-locka. said. “Black characters, tion. That is something that sci-fi movie with a Black been token characters in first South Florida Comic “You would usually see it Latino characters, and they OLCDC tries to implement cast premiering in February, sci-fi. He hoped the event Book and Sci-Fi Expo at in other cities, not Opa-loc- want a change. Opa-locka into their events to make it the convention also exposed would open the imagination the Opa-locka Community ka,” Williams said. “So we’re was that perfect city for us. accessible for people who Black Miamians to a whole of Blacks and would help Development Corporation bringing something that has It brought everything we live in the community, Wil- community of Black sci-fi SEE HEROES 12C

Ismael and Isaac Fernandez, left, talk with Glaifter Ormsby, right. Miami Times photos/Janiah Adams An illustrator shows his work.

An attendee scans a vendor’s table. The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018 Lionel Richie reflects on his LIFESTYLE HAPPENING COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected]

n The Miami Northwest- n The Miami Jackson Dade Chapter invites you to meets 11 a.m. every second career, writing ern Class of 1968 meets ev- Class of 1968 meets every join them the 4th Wednesday Saturday at Denny’s in Miami ery 4th Saturday at 2 p.m. at second Monday at the VFW of each month at Community Gardens. The African Heritage Cultural located at 11911 West Dixie Health Center of South Flori- ‘I’m a hopeless, disgusting Arts Center. Call 305-218- Highway and is planning for da at 6 p.m. n The Miami Jackson 6171. their 50th Reunion June 14- Class of 1971 meets 3 p.m. romantic,’ the singer says 18, 2018. Call 305- 336-7663. n Booker T Washington every first Saturday at Gwen n The George Washing- Class of 1967 meets every Cherry Park NFL / YET (meet- ton Carver Alumni Associa- n The Miami Carol City third Saturday from 4-6 p.m. ing area). Call 305-305-0290. cbsnews.com said. “We’re the Black Beat- les. We’re The Commo- tion meets the 3rd Wednes- Class of 1968 meets every at the African Heritage Cul- ture Arts Center East Portable n From “Hello” to “Can’t dores, and we’re going to day each month at 4 p.m. in 4th Sunday at 4 p.m. Call Unspoken Dance Rm. 6 at George Washington 305-494-6265. #1. Call 305-333-7128. Company is now recruiting Slow Down,” four-time take over the world.” Carver. Call 954-248-6946. dancers ages 5 and up. To Grammy-winning artist “Did you believe you n The George Washing- n Inner City Children’s register call 305-409-7490 or and Oscar winner Lionel were the Black Beatles?” n The Miami Northwest- ton Carver High School Touring Dance will have free email unspokendanceco@ Richie’s latest recognition Wagner asked. ern Class of 1973 meets Class 1966 meets the 2nd Introductory Classical Ballet gmail.com. is a Kennedy Center Hon- “Yeah, we were the Black every 3rd Sunday at 4 p.m. Saturday each month at 1234 Workshops for girls ages 6-8 or. Beatles. I believed it. I knew Call 786-877-1176 or email N.W. 79th St. at 12 p.m. Call and 9-12 on Monday and n The Northwestern “You hear about these it. By the way, not one song. [email protected]. 305-300-7630. Wednesday evenings. Call Class of 1959 meets every awards for your entire life- Didn’t have one song,” 305-758-1577 or visit www. third Saturday from 10:30 time,” Richie told “CBS Richie said, chuckling. “But n Miami Jackson Gener- n The Miami Carol City childrendance.net. a.m. to 12 p.m.at the African This Morning: Saturday” we were gonna be at – we al Class of 1970 present a Class of 1968 meets every Heritage Cultural Arts Center. co-host Alex Wagner. “And were the opening act for ‘Christmas Party’ on Friday, 4th Sunday at 4 pm. We are n Karate Classes at Call 786-897-2646. then when it finally hap- the Jackson 5, and we’re on December 22 from 8 p.m. planning our 50th Reunion for Range Park on Monday, pens, it’s almost disbelief. our way.” until 2a.m. Call 305-733-4674 September 14-16, 2018. Call Wednesday and Thursday n Division of Blind Ser- … It’s one of those things The Commodores ruled or 305-546-3770. 305-494-6265. from 6-8 p.m. Call 305-757- vices Vocational Rehabili- that will make you walk in the charts in the 1970s. But 7961. tation Program provides ser- the backyard, sit down qui- the attention Richie was n The Miami-Dade Chap- n Women in Transition vices to the visually impaired. etly, and go, how did this getting as a songwriter ter of Bethune-Cookman of South Florida offers free n Top Ladies of Distinc- Call 305-377-5339. happen?” convinced him it was time University, meets the 2nd computer classes for women. tion, Inc. meets 10 a.m. Thursday of each month, Call 786-477-8548. every second Saturday at the n The North Dade/ Miami “Yeah, we were 6:30 p.m. at the Omega African Heritage Cultural Arts Carol City H.S., Class of Center. n The Surviving Twin Center. Call 305-439-5426. 1967 invites you to join them the Black Beatles. Network welcomes the aboard the Carnival Con- I believed it. I n Tennessee State Alum- support of twins or siblings, n The Miami Central High quest Sept. 24-30, as they knew it. By the ni Association/ Miami-Dade who have experienced such Alumni Association meets celebrate their 50th Class way, not one Chapter, meets every 3rd loss, to share with others, as every second and fourth Reunion. Call 305-336-6293 song. Didn’t have Saturday, 9 a.m. at The Af- a source of comfort. Call 305- Wednesday in Miami Central or 305-333-7613. rican American Cultural Arts 504-4936. High library at 7 p.m. Call one song,” Richie Center. Call 305-336-4287. 305-370-4825. n The Booker T. Wash- said, chuckling. n The Northwestern ington Class of 1959 meets “But we were gonna n The Morris Brown Col- Class of 1962 meets every n Northwestern Alumni every first Tuesday from be at – we were the lege Miami- Dade/ Broward 2nd Saturday at 3 p.m. at The Class of 61 meets at YET 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the opening act for the Alumni Association monthly African Heritage Cultural Arts Center every second Tuesday Golden Corral Buffet. Call Jackson 5, and meetings are held at North Center. Call 305-681-3330. 12 p.m. Call 305-696-1154. 305-989-0994 Shore Medical Center, Room we’re on C each 3rd Saturday from n Florida A & M Universi- n The South Florida The deadline for the Life- our way.” 9:30-11 a.m. Call 786-356- ty (FAMU) National Alumni Alumni Chapter of North style Calendar is on or before 4412 Association (NAA) South Carolina Central University 2 p.m. Fridays. HEREOS CONTINUED FROM 11C

people to see sci-fi differ- ently. It happened because of a to go solo. “As much power as Lando decade’s worth of massive “Fourteen years of amaz- Calrissian had and Nichelle hits – especially ballads. ing times. I always tell peo- Nichols in Star Trek, you “You’ve been called ‘The ple every day, ‘Thank God know, they weren’t central,” King of Love Songs.’ My for The Commodores, be- Carroll said. “Now, they’re question is, are you a ro- cause without them, I never central. Now we see Finn as mantic?” Wagner asked. would’ve discovered Lionel a main character that con- “I’m a hopeless, disgust- Richie,’” he said. The world tributes to the success of the ing romantic,” Richie said. discovered a superstar. story of “Star Wars,” we have “I can fall in love in 15 sec- His #1 hit song “Hello” [Michael Burnham] in “Star onds on anything and ev- was inspired by a joke. Trek: Discovery” - she’s the erybody. … When I walk “My producer, James main focal point and that’s on stage, I meet the peo- Anthony Carmichael, he the same thing with fiction. ple I’ve never met before was coming by the house,” Our books have been build- … they know me forever. Richie said. “And he walked ing.” I walk out on stage and around the corner and I Carroll said “Black Pan- they’re my old friends right said, ‘Hello, is it me you’re ther” will have an impact on away.” looking for?’ And I’m fall- the genre as a whole. Miami Times photos/Janiah Adams Richie found music ing out laughing. And he “The public is going to see Jeff Carroll, left, with his son, right. growing up in Tuskegee, turned to me and said, “Black Panther” and they’re Alabama. His grandmother, ‘Finish that.’ I finished the going to want diversity in ev- a classical pianist, taught song, and we lushed it up erything and they’re not go- him how to play, though he with strings, forever and ing to settle for a throwback wasn’t formally trained to forever.” to the all white stories with write music. But one of Richie’s token Blacks,” Carroll said. “My grandmother – God crowning achievements “Now, the fear that if you bless her – tried her best was anything but a solo gave a Black storyline to a to teach me how to play. project. Teaming up with story that people wouldn’t be She would show me how Michael Jackson in 1985, interested in it, there would to play the piece properly the pair wrote “We are the have never been a Luke Cage on the piano with the hand World” and recorded it on Netflix with as much suc- movement. And instead with more than 40 singers, cess because there weren’t of watching the music, I including the biggest stars any white characters in that. would watch her hands. She of the day. The single raised No storylines, he wasn’t tak- would leave and say, ‘Go more than $60 million for ing on a white villain, it was rehearse and I’ll be back African famine relief. Black on Black crime, Black in a moment.’ And I could “Every time I hear the on Black solutions. Same play by ear – not know- song, it’s even larger than I thing with Black Panther. ing that that was special,” could ever imagine. At the So once you go there, you’re Vendors sell their work at the convention. Richie said. “As soon as she end that night, we finally never going to be able to talk conglomerate consisting of a “This is the first comic that you can create anything walked away, I wouldn’t played it back at 7:30, 8:00 people out of putting diversi- publishing, fashion and media book event that happens in while drawing and you can play anybody else’s music, o’clock in the morning, it ty into things.” division. Ormsby is also an il- our city of Opa-locka,” Fer- use your imagination.” I’d only play my stuff – not was another planet. It was Glaifter Ormsby, whose pen lustrator, cartoonist, clothing nandez said. “We try very Bernier said it’s not easy realizing that that’s called another planet,” Richie name is Silverback, said being designer and will have a mov- hard to bring a lot of great being Black in sci-fi, but the songwriter.” said. Black in the sci-fi industry is ie studio coming soon. He things to the city and the future is inclusive. He took those writing Looking back on his ca- a unique experience. considered the convention to changes that are happening “It’s not easy because peo- skills to college and joined reer, Richie said, “It’s not “There are times when I be a family reunion. here, and this is amazing to ple are conditioned to have a band. where you start; it’s where would do a show and I would “This is fun,” he said. “It happen over here. So it was an idea of what the future is “This was a college band, you end up.” be the only African-Ameri- feels good not to be the only just the right thing to do to supposed to look like inside how-can-we-meet-all-the- “But when I want to go can there and it felt odd in one. It feels good to know make sure that this city has of a little vase, one would girls-in-the-dormitory get grounded, I go back to the beginning,” Ormsby said. that there’s a community of something showing for my say, inside a little area that band. You know, it was not Tuskegee, Alabama. I still “Now I take it as a badge of us and we can actually get kid.” doesn’t include everything,” supposed to be the career,” have that home,” Richie honor. Especially when I have together and talk about what Fernandez’s 10-year-old Bernier said. “But when you Richie said. said. “I was born and raised kids come to my table and we do and what we love and son Isaac, said the conven- look at the rest of the world, That band would become by the Tuskegee Airmen. I ask, ‘well, how do I draw,’ or exchange notes. It’s kind of tion was a good experience we’re all on this planet to- The Commodores. am standing on the shoul- ‘how do I get better?’ It feels like a family reunion with the for him. gether and this planet is hur- “Did you ever doubt that ders of those people. And good knowing I’m able to talk family you never met. It’s just “I’m having fun,” Isaac said. tling through space. We’re all you could achieve suc- when a kid sees me pick up to them and cultivate the next a wonderful feeling.” “This is honestly a really good on spaceship earth. So the fu- cess?” Wagner asked. this Kennedy Center Hon- crop of artists.” Ismael Fernandez, an experience for me because it ture includes all of us. That’s “When you’re 19 to 25, ev- or, I want him to under- Ormsby is the founder Opa-locka resident, brought encourages me to read more what the future’s gonna look erything is possible,” Richie stand that this is possible.” of The Silverback Group, a his son to the convention. and to draw a lot. [I love] like. All of us.” The Miami Times 13 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018

NBC names Hoda Kotb as Lauer replacement on ‘Today’

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC It will be the first all-fe- may be particularly timely. hold informal tryouts of po- News opened the new year male team headlining “To- “Today” won’t be an all-fe- tential hosts. With Kotb’s Tuesday by appointing Hoda day” in the show’s 65-year male zone in its first half, immediate success, poten- Kotb as co-anchor of the history. Diane Sawyer and however, with longtime tial replacements like Willie “Today” show’s first two Robin Roberts blazed that weather forecaster Al Ro- Geist or Craig Melvin didn’t hours with Savannah Guth- path for ABC’s “Good Morn- ker and correspondent Car- get that chance. rie, replacing Matt Lauer fol- ing America” in the 2000s, son Daly as regulars. Megyn Lauer had been a fixture at lowing his firing on sexual but morning shows have tra- Kelly hosts the show’s third “Today” since the mid-1990s misconduct charges in late ditionally paired a man and a hour. before his abrupt firing for November. woman as host. With an au- “This has to be the most what NBC called “inappro- Kotb, 53, will continue to dience dominated by women popular decision NBC News priate sexual behavior” with co-host the show’s fourth in an era where news of bad- has ever made and I am so a colleague. Other com- hour with Kathie Lee Gif- ly behaving men is frequent, thrilled,” Guthrie said on plaints and reports of crude ford. the Guthrie-Kotb pairing Hoda Kotb joins Savannah Guthrie as co-anchor of TODAY! Tuesday, announcing the ap- behavior followed. pointment on the air. He was the second tele- “I am pinching myself,” vision morning host fired said a beaming Kotb, sit- in a week, after CBS News ting beside her. “I think we axed Charlie Rose just be- should send some medics to fore Thanksgiving on sexual Alexandria, Virginia, where misconduct charges. Rose my mom has likely fainted.” was one of three “CBS This

THE Lauer’s eventual replace- Morning” hosts with Gayle SOCIAL WHIRL ment had long been the King and Norah O’Donnell, BY VENNDA-REI GIBSON | [email protected] subject of internal angst and CBS has yet to name but with a sudden decision his replacement. Substitutes The holidays have poi- ment magazine that empow- Elementary Schools, Dorsey ern classmates said, “ Now forced upon the network, have included Vladimir gnantly reminded us unfor- ers college students and Junior High and as he grad- Sammy’s gone at 76. Check- Kotb’s performance made it Duthiers, Bianna Golodryga, tunately, that we can’t forget professionals to move ahead uated proudly in the Class out time gets closer.” Our easier. She’s subbed for Lau- Dana Jacobsen, John Dicker- some of the senseless acts in their job search and/or of 1959 from Northwestern. journey in faith requires er since the day he was fired son and Anthony Mason. of violence that seem to be career environment. Denese At Saint Augustine Univer- that we remember that no and “Today” has won four Kotb joined NBC News a part of our lives Blake Waiters was sity in Raleigh, Sammy ma- matter what lies in our past, straight weeks in the ratings, in 1998 as a “Dateline NBC” nationally and recently featured jored in Piano and Voice. God’s grace offers us fresh after having spent much of correspondent, after work- locally, For this on the cover: Top After graduation he began starts. And that is a great the past few years in second ing in local news in New reason Parents of Priority at Carni- a thirty-six year career as cause for hope. So here’s behind ABC. Orleans. Her public profile Murdered Kids val. She’s one of the a music education teacher to a brand new start on the “Hoda has seamlessly increased with her wine- held their Second top young profes- in the Indian River Coun- journey. Perhaps making ad- stepped into the co-anchor soaked pairing with Gif- Annual Candle- sionals in our com- ty School District, starting justments and doing things role alongside Savannah, and ford on the show’s informal light Vigil on Jan- munity. at Gifford Junior High in in different ways, while the two have quickly hit the fourth hour. uary 1, joined by Legacies are a Vero Beach. Additionally, keeping the traditions we ground running,” NBC News She was born in Norman, Hot 105 host Rick part of the journey his love of music natural- hold dear, and packing these Chairman Andy Lack said in Oklahoma, to parents of Party, who served Party of life. We will all ly led to serving as music quotes as we begin our 2018 a memo to staff on Tuesday. Egyptian descent, and raised as moderator alongside par- leave footprints. And so it and choir director for many journey. “They have an undeniable in Morgantown, West Vir- ents and members of the is that family, friends and local churches including: “And now we welcome the connection with each other ginia. community. Many dressed classmates celebrated the Friendship Missionary Bap- new year. Full of things that and most importantly, with Ben Bogardus, a journalism in red and white as they met life and legacy of native Mi- tist, Mount Olive Primitive have never been: Rainer Ma- viewers, a hallmark of ‘To- professor at Connecticut’s at N.W. 87th Street and 17th amian Samuel P. Rolle, Jr. on Baptist, New Bethel A.M.E. ria Rilke day.’” Quinnipiac University, said Avenue and proceeded to December 30 in Ft. Pierce and Saint Simon The Cyre- “Cheers to a new year and Lack said Kotb “has the Kotb’s selection was a good Greater Holy Cross Church. at St. Simon The Cyrenian nian. During his outstanding another chance for us to get rare ability to share authen- one “because it reinforces It was indeed Rally Time: Episcopal Church. He was career, he also left a legacy it right” ; Oprah Winfrey. tic and heartfelt moments in the sense of a family coming Enough is Enough! Tawana remembered as very gifted as the founding director of In closing, here’s to a fresh even the most difficult news together after a shared trau- Akins was among the orga- and talented academical- the Indian River County start as we continue to Live, circumstances. It’s a tribute ma.” The timing is important nizers of the event. Equal ly and especially in music Interdenominational Youth Love, Pray, Laugh, Sing and to her wide range and her in- for NBC, because “Today” Opportunity Publications, throughout his school days Choir. Dance in the Whirl.Many nate curiosity.” will get a burst of attention career-guidance and recruit- at Liberty City Primary and As one of his Northwest- Blessings It’s common for television next month with the Winter shows with job openings to Olympics. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

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Left to right Jezila Brenis, Fabius Loudena, Delimont Nathalie and Roselyn Chery in the kitchen of the small house that serves as a workshop for MyaBel. The company employees 18 people here and in its restaurant. It has plans to expand in Haiti and then into the United States.

HAITIAN RETURNEES Round Earth Media Edine Celestin, Photos by ARE REVIVING THE ISLAND These women were doing great in the U.S. and then returned to aid quake-hit nation

AMY BRACKEN Haiti. Most have left. But Round Earth Media eight years later, Theodat is still here. “Wake up and repeat,” She is among a small she recalled. “I was very army, most of them wom- much a corporate lawyer en, who returned to Haiti — very straight-laced; not and started businesses. very adventurous.” Theodat makes food and Then on Jan. 12, 2010, a cocktails. Another woman magnitude-7.0 earthquake supplies castor oil beauty struck Haiti, killing hun- products to North Amer- dreds of thousands of peo- ican stores, including ple. And the child of immi- Whole Foods. Some of the grants who left Haiti for others sell fruit smoothies, greater opportunities did jewelry and chocolate. something shocking. She More Haitians may soon traded her comfortable life Corinne Joachim Sanon be returning from the U.S., in Boston for the chaos of but not voluntarily. The the poorest country in the studied industrial engi- Trump administration Americas. neering at the Univer- announced in November Aid groups and vol- sity of Michigan and that "temporary protected unteers from around the status" for 59,000 Haitians world also poured into business at Wharton. SEE REVIVE 16D

Regine Theodat (right), with some of the products that her company, MyaBel, produces in Haiti. Theodat left Boston and the start of a promising career in corporate law to return to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. She found out that what Haitians wanted more than anything was work.

Trump fires members of HIV and AIDS Council BY MATT STEVENS and of President Trump. pointed by President George DANIEL VICTOR Kaye Hayes, the council’s W. Bush “in order to bring in The New York Times executive director, con- new voices,” noting that the firmed in a statement on dismissed members could The Trump administration Friday that the remaining apply to serve on a new this week dismissed the re- members had received a council to be convened in maining members of a feder- letter saying the adminis- 2018. al advisory council on H.I.V. tration was ending their ap- SEE TRUMP 16D and AIDS. The group’s exec- pointments. “Changing the utive director said the move makeup of federal adviso- Photo credit Saul Loeb/Agence France-Presse was a common occurrence ry committee members is a The White House hon- in new administrations, but common occurrence during ored World AIDS Day this others questioned that. administration changes,” she month. The remaining Six members of the body, said. members of the Presi- the Presidential Advisory She added that the Obama dential Advisory Council Council on H.I.V. and AIDS, administration ended the ap- on H.I.V. and AIDS were resigned this year in protest pointments of members ap- dismissed this week. Destinations 15 THE MIAMI TIMES | JANUARY 3-9, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Pasaquan, about a two- hour drive southwest of Atlanta, was established by self-taught artist Eddie Martin in the 1950s. The ‘art environment,’ erected A weird and on Martin’s family farm, was recently restored by wonderful art the Kohler Foundation and Georgia’s Columbus State tour of the University. deep south

Jarrett Christian for The Wall Street Journal Rural Georgia produced a bumper crop of eccentric Outsider artists. See their work in the wild on trippy day trips from Atlanta BY CAMERON MCWHIRTER The Wall Street Journal

About a two-hour drive southwest of downtown At- lanta — set amid red-clay hills and pine forests well beyond the highway sprawl — lies one of America’s strangest outdoor art sites. Pasaquan, a wild architectural mashup, looks like some ancient Cambodian temple complex as reimagined by an uninhibited Marvel superhe- ro. Its series of buildings and outdoor walls range across ’Pasaquan Man with Ritual Headdress and Levitation suit, ca. 1965-1975,’ by several acres of former farm- artist Eddie Owens Martin, is part of the permanent collection at the High Muse- land, blanketed with vivid um of Art in Atlanta. paintings of crosses, Bud- dhist mandalas and astral be- earn money for paint and created more than 46,000 paradisegardenfoundation. ings—many with coneheads building supplies, Martin, pieces of art in his lifetime. org and multihued complexions. who called himself St. EOM Like Martin, Finster con- Some visitors find Pasaquan (for Eddie Owens Martin), verted his 2.5-acre swampy WHERE TO SLEEP AND entrancing, others disorient- held seances and exorcisms, property into a collection of SNACK NEAR RURAL ingly bizarre. and gave psychic readings. art-covered buildings and GEORGIA’S OUTSIDER Eddie Martin, who began “He was a guru with no fol- inscrutable sculptures, from ART SITES building it in the 1950s, was lowers,” said Charles Fowler, small house made from dis- Staying there: Atlanta has one of two granddaddies of the property’s current care- carded Coca-Cola bottles to many fine hotels, but to expe- outsider art (a more eccen- taker, who insists Martin still a mound of snakes fashioned rience outsider art in the eve- tric form of folk art) who haunts the farm. A two-hour out of concrete. Everywhere ning, too, rent the cottage next once called rural Georgia drive southwest from Atlan- he could, he hung his child- to Howard Finster’s Paradise home. The other, Howard ta, pasaquan.columbusstate. like paintings with biblical Garden Rental includes a key Finster, first planted his Par- edu phrases and religious mus- to visit the garden after hours adise Garden, a cartoonish ings. (from about $130 a night, airb- biblical hallucination, in the Detail view of a Pasaquan face, created by artist Ed- MUSEUM OF WONDER, “It’s much more unruly nb.com/rooms/5338048). 1970s. After the two men die Owens Martin (St. EOM) in Buena Vista, Georgia. SEALE, ALA. [than Pasaquan],” said Kath- For a more upscale option, died—the former in 1986, the Across the Chattachooch- erine Jentleson, curator of try the Barnsley Resort, a lux- latter in 2001—the art sites produced a bumper crop of ticulous restoration—a joint ee River, in the tiny Alabama the High Museum’s folk and ury complex set amid the ru- fell into disrepair. But ex- these Outsider artists, many effort between the Wiscon- town of Seale, sits artist Butch self-taught collection, refer- ins of an old plantation (from tensive preservation efforts, of whom turned nondescript sin-based Kohler Founda- Anthony’s Museum of Won- ring to the messy conglomer- $259 a night, barnsleyresort. fueled by a renewed interest rural properties into startling tion and Georgia’s Colum- der. It’s a free, drive-through ation of works strewn about com). in Southern folk art, have re- creations. Here, a guide to a bus State University. Born art installation, a collec- Paradise Garden. That unrul- To stay closer to Pasaquan, vitalized both properties in few of the sites in and around on this farm, just outside the tion of shipping containers iness attracted a few notable try Mountain Top Inn and Re- recent years, as well as a few Atlanta that are well worth small town of Buena Vista, in turned into window displays rock bands to the property sort in Warm Springs, Ga., the other installations through- checking out or planning a 1908, Martin moved to New of found art, taxidermy, an- over the years, R.E.M. shot town where President Frank- out the state. day trip around. York City in 1922, fleeing an imal horns and old photo- its “Radio Free Europe” vid- lin D. Roosevelt endeavored It’s always been dodgy to abusive father. He eked out graphs. Don’t expect the spit eo at Paradise Garden (Fin- to recuperate from his para- identify someone as an out- HIGH MUSEUM OF ART, a living as a male prostitute, and polish—or helpful expla- ster makes an appearance lytic illness (from $126 a night, sider artist. Most candidates’ ATLANTA, GA. soothsayer and marijuana nations—you’ll find at the in the video), while Talking mountaintopinnga.com). work is so idiosyncratic that Home to one of the South’s peddler, before moving back High Museum or even Pas- Heads used a Finster paint- Roosevelt’s cottage, called even fans aren’t quite sure largest art collections, Atlan- to Georgia in the 1950s, in- aquan. The Museum of Won- ing for the cover of its 1985 “the Little White House,” is who fits into the category. ta’s High Museum devotes heriting the farm after his der is a little rough around album “Little Creatures.” worth a peek while you’re in Though rejected by the “le- several rooms on its top-floor parents had died. the edges, but if you’re lucky, Despite Finster’s relative the area (gastateparks.org/ gitimate” art world as un- “Skyway” to works by leading For decades, Martin, fes- the artist himself might be fame, the upkeep of Paradise LittleWhiteHouse). trained and lacking pedigree, outsider (or “self-taught”) tooned in an Indian head- wandering around to field Gardens languished after Eating there: After visit- several of these artists rose artists. In addition to pieces dress, transformed the prop- questions. About a two-hour his death 16 years ago. Some ing Paradise Garden, head to to national prominence over by Finster, you’ll find works erty, turning the humble 1885 drive southwest of Atlanta, of the stone sculptures had the Harvest Moon Cafe in the the years, often after they by Bill Traylor (1853-1949), farmhouse into a temple full museumofwonder.com sunk into the mud and build- quaint city of Rome, between died. Henry Darger, for in- an Alabaman painter whose of odd sculptures and murals ings were teetering, accord- Summerville and Atlanta for a stance, spent three decades simple silhouettes keenly awash in neon-bright orang- PARADISE GARDEN, ing to one of the caretakers. plate of excellent shrimp and isolated in his Chicago apart- document rural life, and Nel- es, yellows, greens, reds and SUMMERVILLE, GA. County officials eventually grits (234 Broad St., Rome, ment painting watercolors lie Mae Rowe (1900-1982), a blues. He told a biographer: In the foothills of Geor- took over the site and set Ga., myharvestmooncafe. and collages of an imaginary Georgia native, who special- “I built this place to have gia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, about making repairs. Today com). world; a construction work- ized in vivid paintings of fan- something to identify with, Paradise Garden occupies the Paradise Garden Founda- En route to or from Pas- er named Simon Rodia built tastical people and animals. ‘cause there’s nothin’ I see an old homestead in Sum- tion manages the property, aquan, stop in Columbus to the monumentally whimsi- in this society that I identify merville, a sort of hard-luck fueled by donations, an an- gorge on what many consid- cal Watts Towers in his Los PASAQUAN, BUENA with or desire to emulate.” Mayberry. There, Finster, a nual art and music “Finster- er the best fried chicken in Angeles backyard from the VISTA, GA. The artist produced thou- retired Baptist preacher born fest,” and an Airbnb rental Georgia at Minnie’s Uptown 1920s to the 1950s. Eddie Martin’s 7-acre psy- sands of works, from paint- in 1916, said he was moved, building next door. About Restaurant (104 Eighth St., The Deep South, and espe- chedelic art installation re- ings to jewelry — many still in 1976, to “paint sacred art” a one-hour-and-45-minute Columbus, Ga., minniesup- cially Georgia’s countryside, opened in 2016 after a me- on view at the property. To and he did so with gusto. He drive northwest of Atlanta, town.com). The Miami Times 16 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018

then start exporting to the U.S., creating more jobs. REVIVE Theodat and Joachim Sa- CONTINUED FROM 14D non know that returning émigrés can’t end poverty will end in 2019. Many will in Haiti. “I don’t think I’m have limited opportunities going to go to bed and wake back home. up and Haiti is going to be What’s more, remittanc- totally different,” Theodat es make up almost a third said. of Haiti’s GDP, so for each Refusing to take part in person deported, sever- corruption might result in al local people suffer. For incremental change. Theo- those with education, drive dat also believes the more and money, however, mov- collaborative style of émi- ing back is a chance to cre- grés has been rubbing off ate jobs and help change on their local counterparts. practices that many believe Joachim Sanon is encour- perpetuate poverty. aged that a Haitian compa- Family members thought USA Today ny is now competing with Theodat was insane for go- Askanya sells bars at MyaBèl is also grow- Askanya by selling high-end ing back to a country they’d scores of locations across ing, clearing and planting chocolate bars. “Sometimes left in the 1980s. Haiti and the U.S. Boost- more than 30 acres of idle you want to see someone “They said, ‘She’ll be ed by recognition at fes- land. It is planning to hire else succeed first before back. The first demonstra- tivals in Seattle and Paris, local people to make ma- you try to put your toe in tion that happens, she’ll Joachim Sanon is looking chines for the workshop. the water,” she said. be back,” she said. “The to expand production and Theodat said the company “It’s definitely changing first rocks she sees thrown, double its number of grow- must increase production the image of Haiti,” she said. she’ll be back.’” She has in- ers. to meet local demand and “It creates a momentum.” deed seen a lot, but she has stayed. Theodat spent her first year running a human rights clinic, until she CHURCH Listings found out that Haitians really wanted something Edine Celestin, Round Earth Media AFRICAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church else. “People kept asking Vivaldie Gustave sorts cacao beans for Askanya, me for jobs,” she said. St. Peter’s African Orthodox Cathedral Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher Haiti’s first chocolate company that takes the pro- Bishop George W. Sands 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 So she teamed up with 4841 NW 2nd Avenue • 786-360-3302 two collaborators from her cess from raw beans to finished chocolate bar. The company sells its bars at scores of locations in Haiti True Faith Missionary Baptist Church human rights work, includ- CATHOLIC Pastor John M. Fair ing a man she later married. and the U.S., and has expansion plans. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 They launched MyaBèl, a Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp restaurant and cocktail bar so few held jobs before, stick it out, and through 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL in Croix-des-Bouquets, the and they often fail to do ba- some truly big challenges.” Metropolitan A.M.E. Church hometown of Theodat’s sics, such as keeping kitch- “One of the most valu- BAPTIST Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor family located northeast of en doors closed, getting to able exports from Haiti is New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 Port-au-Prince. work on time and finishing our brains,” she said. “It’s Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 Then they started bot- tasks quickly. Five out of been really great to see New Resurrection Community Church Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate tling drinks and sauces in the restaurant’s original six these people come back.” Greater Harvest Baptist Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 a middle-class house on a employees lost their jobs. Unlike Theodat, Corinne Rev. Kenneth McGee dirt side street, and began a Joachim Sanon long Most Haitians subsist in 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 PENTECOSTAL farm to supply fresh ingre- planned to start a business part on farms or work in- New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC dients. formally, so unemployment in Haiti. She grew up in MISSIONARY BAPTIST Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines MyaBèl now sells prod- is hard to measure. But the Port-au-Prince, graduated New Christ Tabernacle Church 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 ucts at more than a dozen World Bank says almost from high school at 16 and Rev. Harold Harsh Haitian supermarkets and 60% of Haiti’s 11 million headed to the University of 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 NON DENOMINAL boutiques. It employs 18 people live in poverty. In Michigan to study indus- Yahweh Ministries people and works with 65 May, the insurance compa- trial engineering. She was Walking in Christ M.B. Church Minister Job Israel Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. farmers. This year, Theo- ny FM Global rated Haiti in Wharton’s business pro- Youtube: job yahweh vs3 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 dat was nominated for an the worst place to do busi- gram when the earthquake entrepreneur of the year ness among 130 countries it struck, destroying her fam- New Life Christian Center New Mount Calvary M.B. Church award. studied. ily home and killing her Rev. Bruce Payne Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 Jezila Brunis, 37, a sin- Theodat came face-to- grandmother. 7103 NW 22nd Avenue • 305-691-8015 gle mother of three, makes face with endemic corrup- She launched Askanya, MORAVIAN CHURCH minimum wage, about $5.50 Haiti’s first bean-to-bar tion the first time she went New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist New Hope Moravian Church a day, in the workshop. to pay taxes. She was told chocolate company, in her Church Pastor Gregorio Moody She’s able to send her chil- she needed to pay someone grandmother’s childhood Elder William Walker 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 dren to school, and she to speed up the process. home in Ouanaminthe, a 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 likes the process of wash- “I refused,” she said. “And town on the border with CHURCH OF CHRIST ing and chopping ingre- then I just sat there until I the Dominican Republic. New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church Church of Christ at Coconut Grove dients, feeding them into was able to do it the way I The company works with Rev. Harold Marsh Minister William D. Maddox mixers and cooking them was supposed to do it.” She cacao and sugar cooper- 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 on a stovetop. “I’m always did the same with immigra- atives representing more learning new things,” she tion and customs. than 3,000 growers and em- Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church ASSEMBLY OF GOD said. Some of the émigrés ploys 10 people full time. Elder Johnnie Robinson Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 Even paying the mini- couldn’t cut it. “They came, One of them is Jocelyne Pastor Leonard Shaw mum is a challenge because they tried, Haiti pummeled Diomètre, 34, who had 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 other costs — generators, them, and they left,” said been a maid in the Domini- fuel, imports and wear- Isabelle Clérié, who came can Republic and hated the and-tear on vehicles — are home to work with local hassle of crossing the bor- legislation that will harm ensure “we’re all pulling in extremely high, Theodat entrepreneurs after study- der every day. At Askanya, people living with H.I.V. the same direction toward a said. Hiring and managing ing anthropology in the she is working in her own TRUMP and halt or reverse import- common goal.” people is difficult because country for the first time. 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SUMATHI REDDY Experts say you should dine as in particular. The Wall Street Journal HOW TO EAT IN UNDER 12 HOURS you normally would. Only non- Satchidananda Panda, a caloric drinks like water and professor at Salk Institute for Stop counting calories. It’s Vivian Rootness started following a regular TRF sched- black coffee are allowed during Biological Studies in San Di- the clock that counts. fasting hours.) ego, first tracked the effects of That’s the concept behind ule about five months ago, eating during a 10- to 12-hour Despite a lack of dietary time-restricted feeding in mice. time-restricted feeding, or window each day and occasionally restricting herself to restrictions, most people In 2015, he expanded his studies TRF, a strategy increasingly eight hours a day. Here’s a sample schedule of her rou- following TRF end up con- to include humans, using a free being studied by researchers as tine: suming fewer calories and lose research app he created, called a tool for weight-loss, diabetes weight, according to studies “MyCircadianClock,” to follow prevention and even longevity. 7 a.m. - Coffee with cream (no sugar) and experts. Preliminary evi- 156 people. Dr. Panda found In TRF, you can eat whatever dence also shows other health that 50 percent ate over the you want and as much as you 10 a.m. - Frittata with cheese and a vegetable like cauli benefits of fasting for 12 hours course of 15 hours and only 10 want—just not whenever you flower or more, including lower blood percent restricted meals and want. Daily food intake should 1 p.m. - Salad with apples, chicken and brown rice. Slice pressure and improved glucose snacking to the recommended be limited to a 12-hour window, of sourdough bread with butter levels, and physiological chang- 12 hours or less. and ideally cut down to eight to 3 p.m. - Biscotti and coffee es linked to slowing the aging The findings, published in 10 hours. But you can pick the 5 p.m. - 6 oz. piece of steak with roasted broccoli with process. Researchers believe the journal Cell Metabolism, hours you want to eat. (Note: that when the body kicks into showed that when eight over- This doesn’t mean you should garlic and gnocchi with butter sage, and a glass of wine fasting-mode it more efficient- weight people who naturally stuff your face with cupcakes. 6 p.m. - Chocolate chia pudding with berries ly breaks down food and fat, SEE DIET 19D The Miami Times 18 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018 Food swamps are the new food deserts It’s not just a lack of grocery stores that’s making Americans fat; It’s an overabundance of fast food OLGA KHAZAN food deserts might not be the for each healthy one. Food The Atlantic culprit — or at least not the swamps were a strong pre- only one — for the high prev- dictor of obesity rates—even The term “food desert” con- alence of obesity in certain stronger than food deserts jures the image of a forlorn areas. Instead, food swamps were. The relationship be- citizen, wandering through might be to blame. tween food swamps and obesi- a barren landscape for miles In addition to being low on ty was especially strong in ar- and miles (or, by definition, grocery stores, food swamps eas where people lacked both for more than a mile) to reach are also crammed with un- their own cars and access to the nearest fresh-food market. healthy food options like cor- public transportation. Populating food deserts with ner stores and fast-food plac- Similarly, a 2011 longitudi- grocery stores is a favored es. nal study found that nearby cause among nutrition advo- For a study published in No- supermarkets didn’t improve cates, but the concept became vember in the International people’s diets much overall. controversial after some re- Journal of Environmental Re- But people — low-income cent studies found the dis- search and Public Health, re- men in particular — did eat tance to the nearest grocery searchers from the University more fast food when there was store doesn’t correlate with a of Connecticut’s Rudd Center more fast food nearby. Shaun Best / Reuters region’s obesity rate. for Food Policy and Obesi- Fast-food restaurants are suggest counties could intro- measure was considered a fail- food-desert research shows, (Because it’s nutrition, other ty compared the obesity rate more prevalent in areas where duce zoning restrictions that ure after obesity rates there it’s that there’s no one silver studies have shown the oppo- of U.S. counties to their ratio large numbers of people of would reduce the number of continued to rise. New, health- bullet to fight health dispar- site. Either way, most people of fast-food restaurants and color live. African Americans fast-food joints while simul- ier restaurants didn’t enter the ities. The food environment would agree it’s nice to be able convenience stores to grocery and Latinos also have higher taneously increasing the num- area, and since the ordinance can contribute to poor health, to buy produce with relative stores and supermarkets— obesity rates than whites, and ber of grocery stores. But they only targeted stand-alone as the grease-laden food ease, even if doing so doesn’t their level of food-swampi- this research suggests the two should do so carefully. Los restaurants, strip-mall restau- swamps show, but changing make you fit into your high- ness, in other words. trends might be related. Angeles banned new fast-food rants were free to sling all the it alone won’t immediately school jeans again.) The food swamps had As a potential remedy, the restaurants in a low-income burgers and fries they wanted. reverse a community’s health Now, new research suggests about four unhealthy options food-swamp study authors part of the city in 2008, but the If there’s anything the problems.

Pastor Reformed Prophetess tells OF THE WEEK her testimony of recovery Pastor talks the Bible and future Pastor Parramore, a Mil- waukee, Wisc., native, has GREGORY W. WRIGHT grow increasingly darker. spent a number of years in Prophetess Felicia Parramore [email protected] Prophetess Felicia Par- the Miami area, from street ramore of The Kingdom evangelism, to feeding the Happy New Year is a sal- Agenda Worship Center in homeless on Lincoln Road utation cordially expressed Opa-locka sat down to dis- on Miami Beach, to teaching worldwide this time every cuss the coming new year, and preaching the Gospel of year. Yet in spite of the Bible prophesy and the signs Jesus Christ. Sixteen years niceties expressed at the that could foretell the future ago, she said her spirit lead beginning of each new year, of man and the second com- her to begin the The world conditions seem to ing of Christ. SEE PASTOR 19D The Miami Times 19 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JANUARY 3-9, 2018 Women enrolls where her ancestors were slaves JESSICA CHIA New York Daily News With the help of a grant and financial aid from the A 63-year-old retired chef is now a college freshman at school’s scholarship pro- Georgetown University after gram, Short-Colomb headed receiving a fateful Facebook back to school more than message last summer. 45 years after she first en- A genealogist messaged rolled in college. Mélisande Short-Colomb to ask if she was related to Mary Ellen Queen — a woman who was sold in 1838 alongside 271 other slaves to help pay off the steep debts Georgetown had incurred. More than 175 years later, the university offered lega- With one semester now be- can-American studies, said, cy admission status to the hind her, Short-Colomb has “I’m not here to live the 18- to slaves’ descendants as part made a home out of her dorm 22-year-old experience. I’m of a wider effort to confront room, where she sleeps on a here for a very specific rea- its role in profiting from the twin bed and keeps a stash of son...to know more.” sale. microwavable noodles, CNN Walking through George- Short-Colomb’s grand- reported. town, Short-Colomb sees the mother always told stories Photos by The Washington Post/Getty Images) While Short-Colomb has physical labor of her ances- that Queen had been freed Melisande Colomb, 63, is a desendant of slaves sold by the Jesuits to fund a been met with welcoming tors when she visits the old- and receiving news that the struggling Georgetown University. students and professors who est buildings on campus. opposite had been true was are keen on making sure she Her history professor told a nauseating realization, she her roommate and Richard With the help of a grant years after she first enrolled finds her way, she jokes that CNN having her in class “is a told the Washington Post. Cellini, the founder of the and financial aid from the in college. she feels “like an alien in a reminder that it’s not an ab- But the initial discomfort Georgetown Memory Proj- school’s scholarship pro- “It feels right. I want to go nice place.” stract history and it’s not a turned to curiosity, and with ect, Short-Colomb decided to gram, Short-Colomb headed back to the source of my fam- But Short-Colomb, who distant history, that it is our some encouragement from fill out an application. back to school more than 45 ily in America,” she said. plans to major in Afri- history.”

Parramore said people put really need to come together into ministry. food and clothing ministries, eryone ready for the Rapture, too much attention on ma- as one, not as Black people, “I was in a living room tutoring for drug abuse and which in her estimation can PASTOR terialism. “We are looking but as [mankind] of God. I’m smoking a joint, high on crack in conjunction with the Jessie come at any moment, and at CONTINUED FROM 18D at clothes, we are looking at coming from a pastoral point cocaine, living a lesbian life- Trice Health Center. any time. “I love souls. It’s material things, but we are of view. If churches could style, reading the Gospel of Parramore is a chaplain high time we start taking it Kingdom Agenda Worship not looking at the spirit man. John, trying to figure out who for the Opa-locka Police De- seriously.” she said. “I love Center. The church has about We are looking at what we “I was in a living room God was. Then I realized He partment, where she calls for telling people about Jesus 75 members. Services are got, and what we can get in- smoking a joint, high on died, and He rose,” she said. prayer and support for those Christ. It’s one thing to pro- held in the Opa-locka United stead of looking at the soul crack cocaine, living a “And I said, ‘How do I meet officers. “We need to back claim, ‘Happy New Year,’ but Methodist Church, 630 Sha- we have to lay at Jesus feet at lesbian lifestyle, reading this Jesus?’” Parramore got on up our police officers. I’m what are you going to do now rar Ave. the end of the day,” she said. the Gospel of John, try- her knees, and began to ask not saying that they are all that it’s a new year? Are you After the holiday pleas- “Pastors now, I feel, need not ing to figure out who God for forgiveness. When she good,” she explains. “In any going to dedicate yourself to antries, Paramore said, then just for the New Year’s Day, … stood up, she was instantly profession, there are good God even more? What’s your come crime, unrest, fear and we need to be about people’s was. Then I realized He delivered, flushing all her and bad. We cannot stereo- resolution? All resolutions hatreds of past years. souls and really care about died, and He rose.” drugs down the toilet. Today, type everyone and put them are broken.” “Well that’s what the Bible their needs, not taking from at 56, she has not touched il- in the same blanket. There For the year 2018, Par- says,” said Parramore. “That’s them, but giving to them.” Prophetess Felicia Parramore legal drugs in thirty-six years. are some good officers that ramore highly recommends why the church needs to rise With the coming of the new From that day, her life and are out there. We need to this one resolution for all: up. The pastors need to rise year, Prophetess Parramore career took off. She worked back up our officers because “That we get closer to God. up and be pastors instead of sees mankind coming clos- for the Trinity Broadcasting when we’re in trouble, we’re Give God all their heart, like the saying, ‘pimps and er and closer to the Biblical just come together, we might Network, one of the nation’s calling 911. If we can come mind, soul and strength. players’ and stop trying to end times. just can save the community.” leading Christian broadcast together as a nation, not as Seek His face and turn from get everything from the peo- “The end of the world, like Just as boldly, Parramore networks. a color, then we can heal the our wicked ways. We go to ple, but give them eternal life, the Rapture is getting ready gives her testimony of 35 The Kingdom Agenda Wor- land.” everywhere, but we never which only comes through to take place, that means Jesus years ago, when she said she ship Center, a nondenomina- For Parramore, it is about come to Christ, the One who Christ.” Christ is coming back. … we was delivered and called tional ministry, is involved in the people, and getting ev- died for us.”

DNA in the skin and stom- Dr. Shatzel is now running TRF — and still lost weight. bronn said, referring to the driven by weight change,” ach lining, according to Dr. a weight-loss study with the “I don’t have to count cal- effect food has on blood she said. DIET Panda. There is also some Salk Institute, tracking pa- ories or think about what sugar levels. While the men Courtney Peterson, an as- CONTINUED FROM 17D evidence that TRF may re- tients through Dr. Panda’s I’m eating now,” she said. lost weight, she said, it sistant professor in nutrition duce the risk of breast can- app for four months. “It’s also easier because wasn’t enough to account sciences at the University of ate for 15-plus hours a day re- cer. Vivian Rootness is among you’re not depriving your- for the improved glucose Alabama, Birmingham, found stricted their eating to a 10- Most of the repair process- them. For the 66-year-old self of things.... This doesn’t levels. “There’s something similar results in a pilot study hour window for 16 weeks, es peak around 12 hours after El Dorado, Calif., resident, feel like a diet to me.” else going on that’s not just of eight prediabetic men. they lost 4 percent of their fasting starts, said Dr. Panda. dinner parties now start at Preliminary findings from weight. A year later, they re- Julie Shatzel, a family 4 p.m. one study show that what ported sticking to the plan, medicine doctor at Mercy “I’ve just told all my close time participants start eat- even though they didn’t Medical Group in Folsom, friends that I have to eat ing may be irrelevant, and Congressman Rangel to have to, and had kept the Calif., said she became a pro- before seven o’clock and that health benefits may be weight off. ponent of TRF after coming they’ve accommodated,” independent of weight loss. “All of them said they slept across Dr. Panda’s study in said Ms. Rootness, a hair Leonie Heilbronn, an as- speak at MLK Service better, and they felt more en- mice from 2012. She start- stylist, artist and biodynam- sociate professor at the Uni- ergetic throughout the day,” ed recommending that her ic gardener who had tried versity of Adelaide in Aus- Charles B. Rangel, one of said Dr. Panda. “They were overweight patients restrict countless other diets. tralia, is studying the effects the longest serving mem- actually feeling less hungry.” their eating to 11 to 12 hours Since restricting eating to of TRF in 16 overweight men bers of the United States TRF studies of mice — a day. Since then, she’s rec- 10 to 12 hours a day about at risk of developing type-2 Congress will be the speak- which provide the bulk of ommended TRF for patients five months ago, she has lost diabetes. The men followed er at a service commemo- research on the strategy — who need to lower their around 6 pounds. two schedules, eating from 8 rating the life and work of have found that the body, blood pressure or blood glu- Her typical schedule be- a.m. to 5 p.m., or from noon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when fasting for half a day cose levels. gins with coffee at around 7 until 9 p.m. for one week in Miami. The 30th annual or more, has more time to “Many patients have gone a.m. and always ends before and then, after a two-week worship service will take produce the components for off of blood-pressure medi- 7 p.m. While she tends to eat break, eating on the other place at the Church of the cellular repair, break down cations,” she said. “In some a healthy diet, Rootness said schedule for another week. Incarnation, 1835 NW 54 toxins and coloring agents cases, I’ve seen the reversal she has indulged in dessert “Both improved their gly- Street on Sunday, January 14, beginning at 9 a.m. in food, and repair damaged of prediabetes.” more often since starting cemia responses,” Dr. Heil- Charles B. Range

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Richardson Hadley MLK Hadley Miami Gardens JAMAAR RESHARD CERISE ALBERTHA CHARLES ALLEN GLOSTER, GARDNER, 54, POWELL, 65, 33, transporter, team member, laborer, died died December died December December 16 22 at Jackson 20 at Jackson at Memorial Memorial Main Hospital. Regional Hospital. Service 2 p.m., Hospital. Service 11 a.m., Saturday in the Service 2 p.m., Saturday in the chapel. Saturday in the chapel. chapel. BOBBY JEAN GORDON, PHILLIP LEE WILLIAMS, 60, homemaker, MYRTLE WELSH, 74, 26, laborer, died January retired, died died December 2 at Larkin December 23 26. Service 1 Community at Memorial p.m., Saturday Hospital. Regional at Greater Service 11 a.m., Hospital. Bethel African Saturday at St. Service 10 Methodist Luke Missionary a.m., Friday Episcopal Baptist Church. at New Shiloh Church. Missionary Baptist Church. LINDA WILLIAMS, 60, ELNORA TAYLOR, 83, retired, died QUINTZ A. EXUM, retired manager, December 31 35, correctional died December at Jackson case manager, 28 at Villa Maria Hosptial. died January Nursing and Service 2 p.m., 1 at home. Reuters Rehabilitation Saturday at Service 2 p.m., Civil rights activist Erica Garner, the daughter of police chokehold victim Eric Gar- Center. Service Word of Truth Saturday at ner, has died after suffering a heart attack. 1 p.m., Saturday Worship Center. Antioch of at Ebenezer Miami Gardens. United Methodist Church. ROBERT LEE CALEB, 75, retired GLADYS TRIBBLE, 83, Activist Erica Garner, daughter RUTHA MAE AUSTIN, 81, longshoreman, administrative dry cleaner died December assistant, presser, died 29 at Aventura died January of late Eric Garner, dies at 27 December 27 Hospital. 1 at Aventura at Jackson Service 10 a.m., Hospital. VIVIAN WANG prehensive about becoming al voice for the Black Lives Viewing 12-5 Memorial Saturday in the The New York Times a face of the movement for Matter movement, said in an Hospital. chapel. p.m., Thursday police accountability, accord- interview on Saturday that Service 2:30 at Hadley Davis Erica Garner, the daughter ing to her website. But she Garner had inspired other ac- p.m., Saturday Funeral Home, 2321 NW 62 of Eric Garner who became became outspoken, organiz- tivists. Wright and Young Street, Miami, FL. Service 11 in the chapel. an outspoken activist against ing a “die-in” on the same “Erica took the truth with JONATHAN SOTO, 23, cook, a.m., Friday in the MLK chapel. police brutality after her fa- corner where her father was her everywhere she went, , died December BRENDA ALDITH HUGHES ther’s death at the hands of a placed in the chokehold, and even if that truth made peo- 55, saleswoman, died 23. Graveside KAREEM THOMAS, 16, New York police officer, died accusing Mayor Bill de Bla- ple uncomfortable,” he said, December 31 at University of Service 2 p.m., student, died on Saturday, according to her Miami Hospital. Arrangement Tuesday at December 22. mother. She was 27. are incomplete. Flagler Memorial Service 2 p.m., Garner had been placed in a Cemetery. Saturday at medically induced coma last Erica Garner in Gregg L. Mason New Providence M.B.C. week after an asthma episode 2016. She rose to MAEBELLE ROLLE- DOROTHY TYLER, 90, precipitated a major heart at- prominence as an FERNANDEZ, domestic tack. She was being treated at activist after the 77, retired engineer, died Woodhull Medical and Men- death of her father, Bain Range tal Health Center in Brooklyn, register nurse, December 26. Eric Garner, became Hospital, died Service 11 a.m., RYNITA A. POWELL, 56, and died there. No official December today at House homemaker, cause of death has been given. a flashpoint in the 27. Survivors of God Miracle died December “The only thing I can say is national debate over include: Temple. 27 at Jackson that she was a warrior,” Gar- police brutality. husband, Ernest Memorial ner’s mother, Esaw Snipes, L Fernandez; children, Bruce JASMINE (AUTUMN) Hospital. said on Saturday. “She fought Fernandez (Karol), Renee FAIRELL, died Viewing 5-7 the good fight. This is just the Mason (Brett); grandchildren, December 28. p.m., Friday at first fight in 27 years she lost.” Samaiyah, Azana, Kaila, Service 11 Range Funeral Garner became a central Brooke and Bruce; sisters, a.m., Saturday Home (Miami Chapel). Service figure in the charged conver- Dimple Dean, Francis Shoates, at Peaceful 10 a.m., Saturday at Peaceful sation about race and the use Evan Vucci/Associated Press Ernestine Mackey, Gerri Martin Zion Missionary Zion Missionary Baptist Church. of force by the police after a sio of not caring about Afri- recalling her willingness to and Jerry Brown; aunt, Naomi Baptist Church. New York Police Department can-Americans. confront President Barack Brown and a host of other Royal officer placed her father into In a tweet on Saturday, de Obama and demand that he family and friends. Viewing SAMMIE WILLIS, died an unauthorized chokehold Blasio praised Garner’s “un- take a stand against racially TERRY MORRIS, 52, died 2-9 p.m., family hour 5-7 December 30. on Staten Island in 2014 while shakable sense of justice and charged policing tactics. December 28. p.m. Friday. Service 10 a.m., Private services responding to complaints Viewing 4-9 passion for humanity.” Civil rights activists and ce- Saturday at Ebenezer United were held. he was selling untaxed ciga- p.m., Friday at In an interview this month lebrities flooded social media Methodist Church, 2001 NW rettes. Royal Funeral with Benjamin Dixon, the with tributes to Garner. 35 Street. Interment: Vista As Mr. Garner, who also host of a progressive podcast Even as Garner pressed pol- Memorial Gardens. Home. Service 10 a.m., suffered from asthma, was and YouTube show, Garner iticians and law enforcement Saturday at New being choked by the officer, described the frustrations and officials to hold the police Cabellero Daniel Pantaleo, he repeated physical toll of her activism. accountable for her father’s CASSIE BARNES, 81, nurse, Vision For Christ the words “I can’t breathe” 11 “I’m struggling right now death, she was emphatic that ELLA LORRAINE PUYOL died December 23. Memorial Ministries, 13650 NE 10 Ave., times — a phrase that became with the stress and every- her personal tragedy was also GOWDY, 65, service 11 a.m., Saturday in the North Miami. a rallying cry for the Black thing,” she said. “This thing, it a public one. unit secretary chapel. from Jackson Lives Matter movement and beats you down. The system “Even with my own heart- Memorial Range other activists. beats you down to where you break, when I demand justice, BABY MONTRELL GAINES, An autopsy by the city’s Hospital, where died December 7. Services BERTHA L. KIMBROUGH, can’t win.” it’s never just for Eric Gar- she worked for were held. 94, homemaker medical examiner ruled Mr. Garner had an 8-year-old ner,” she wrote in The Wash- over 30 years, died December Garner’s death a homicide. daughter and a 4-month-old ington Post in 2016. “It’s for died December Postell Orlando 28. Service 11 No charges were brought son, whom she named after my daughter; it’s for the next 31 at home in Atlanta, a.m., Saturday against Pantaleo. her father. generation of African-Ameri- , GA. Survived by her husband, JARVIS SHAMAL ENNIS at Mt. Carmel Garner was initially ap- DeRay Mckesson, a nation- cans.” 38, manager Johnny Gowdy, Jr.; mother, Missionary at Avis Rental Antonia (Puyol) George and Baptist Church. three loving daughters, Tracy Company, died Happy Birthday In Memoriam In Memoriam December 27. Puyol, Sheria Sanchious and GLADYS SANCHEZ, Jarvis graduated Janel Gowdy. Arrangements 81, retired LP Nurse, died In loving memory of, In loving memory of, In loving memory of, from Miami are incomplete. December 28. Arrangements Central High are incomplete. School in 1997. Mitchell He leaves to cherish loving Range Homestead VICTOR T. RODGERS, memories of a life well lived: SR., 55, retired, parents, Sallie M. 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