Volume 97 Number 13 | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 | MiamiTimesOnline.com | Ninety-Three Cents FROM THE BRINK OF EVICTION lished a Go Fund Me account Lil Greenhouse to raise $15,000 to save Lil rebounds and is Greenhouse. When the cam- paign reached $2,710 on Nov. ready to grow 29, Gates said the campaign was over. DANIELLA PIERRE and “The donation money CAROLYN GUNISS helped them be victorious, [email protected] and we are grateful for the community’s support,” Gates Nicole Gates waited tables said at the time. Gates gave in a packed Lil Greenhouse everyone who a gift certifi- Grill during the lunch rush cate equal to the amount of hour on Tuesday. She greet- their donation. ed newcomers and repeat “People are still using them customers alike with a smile. today,” she said. But only two weeks ago, Gates told the communi- Gates and Karim Bryant, the ty she would use the money Miami Times photo/Philippe H. Buteau co-owners of the Overtown to pay “fees, Owed to the Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert speaks about eatery was facing eviction. A landlord, and December’s Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s veto at a year ago, summer, they had payment, taking us into 2019 press conference Friday at City Hall. to ask the community to help with a zero balance.” them pay bills associated Gates then secured a with the business – and even $15,000 bridge loan from Ur- rent. ban Philanthropies’ lending Miami Gardens to “We’re thankful for what arm, Non-Profit Community the community has done, Capital Corp. supporting us as a small Miami Times photo/Daniella Pierre Urban Philanthropies Phil Gimenez's veto: business, said Gates. After going through a more than a year not knowing Bacon said he was happy to Last summer, Lil Green- if the restaurant would have to leave its Overtown help because he knew the house’s landlord, the St. John location, Lil Greenhouse Grill has settled its rental dis- business had potential. The non-profit educates business ‘This isn’t over’ Institutional Missionary pute with its landlord, St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church started evic- owners on how to be suc- tion proceedings because the Baptist Church. cessful as well as provides neo-soul food restaurant had Greenhouse acknowledged be able to make it up,” Gates finding for those who need Residents say F1 racing near their fallen behind on its rent. owing $42,790.33 to St. John. recalled Monday afternoon. to scale. homes equal environmental racism They would go to court “We were a new business; Things got so hard that “Lending to Lil Green- three times before a settle- we had a tough summer; Gates took to social media house epitomizes what Ur- ment could be reached Oct. business got a little slow and and asked for donations. ban and Non-Profit is trying PHILIPPE H. BUTEAU the road closure. Currently, 22. It was that day that Lil we thought we were going to On Nov. 22, 2018, she estab- SEE GROW 4A Miami Times Contributor the County’s Transportation & Public Works Department Miami-Dade Mayor Car- determines whether a road is los Gimenez threw down the closed. AMENDMENT 4 gauntlet on the Formula One “This legislation would issue Friday ,with a veto of prohibit the Formula 1 race a measure meant to provide from taking place in its cur- oversight of racing. rent form,” Gimenez wrote in Miami Gardens officials a message with the veto. “And and community leaders re- while I remain sensitive to sponded to the measure, residents’ concerns in Miami pledging that the fight against Gardens, I believe it is pre- Formula One did not end mature to attempt to block with the mayor’s veto. an event of the magnitude of “Our community often Formula 1 outright.” feels the fight is over when Gimenez also picked apart they hear the mayor vetoing a report from the Office our commissioners resolu- of the Commission Audi- tion,” Betty T. Ferguson said tor about F1 in Miami-Dade from lectern, at a Friday af- County, and asked the Board ternoon press conference in of County Commissioners to the courtyard of Miami Gar- investigate how the report dens City Hall. “We don’t came into existence. want them to think the fight Gimenez wrote in a memo is over. It’s important that related to the veto: The they know this fight is go- County’s Division of Envi- ing to go on even though the ronmental Resources Man- mayor vetoed the resolution.” agement never reviewed it, Gimenez says he supports information from an air qual- Formula One in Miami Gar- ity scientist was missing, the dens as long as both the com- report about Formula 1 “falls Miami Times photo/Carol Porter munity and sponsors of the short” of the requirements of The red-colored bus will be touring the 67 counties to help ex-felons restore their voting rights. It stopped in race come to an agreement. the Commission Auditor to Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties last week. The Dolphins and F1 have an provide “objective, indepen- understanding. But they have dent, professional analysis.” yet to reach one with mem- The missing information bers of the local community was that the monitoring who consider dumping the network of the Texas Com- Court finds way around ‘poll tax’ race in their neighborhood mission on Environmental environmental racism. Quality “has not shown any 18 felons had their voting rights requiring ex-felons to pay or hate but out of love. They Filed by County Commis- adverse effects attributable to any fees, fines and restitu- believe that Florida should sioner Barbara J. Jordan, the F1.” The Texas Commission restored on Friday, dispite odds tion first. be a second chance state. vetoed resolution would have on Environmental Quality Voting rights activist and Once our debt is paid in full, halted temporary closures is headquartered in Austin, CAROL PORTER cian John Legend spoke in former felon Desmond Me- we deserve to be treated of roads next to residential where Formula One races are Miami Times Contributor Miami-Dade County court- ade, who also is the executive as every other citizen. We neighborhoods for the sake held during the city’s 10-year room and a block party was director of the Florida Rights should be able to vote again.” of a race until the Board of contract. The red-colored voting held later that day in Miami Restoration Coalition, spoke Meade also said that de- County Commissioners gets Formula One in Austin rights restoration bus wound Gardens. at the bus stop in West Palm spite what was transpiring to vote. takes place in the Circuit of its way through South Flor- The tour is supporting Beach on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the state and local levels, The resolution would also the Americas, over 14 miles ida, making stops in West Amendment Four, which saying that the stops marked he and his supporters saw have mandated the spon- from the city itself; there Palm Beach and Miami. Florida voters approved in the one-year anniversary of opportunities instead of ob- sors of a race conduct an air, are no residential neighbor- On the first stop, numer- November 2018. Supporters the passage of Amendment stacles. As far as Senate Bill noise and traffic study, and hoods near the race track. ous elected officials and vot- of voting rights for all have Four. 7066, Meade said, he, and for the mayor to make sure A Formula One event lasts ing rights advocates spoke accused The Florida Legis- “Amendment Four was others, were not there to talk County Commissioners have three days and takes at least in West Palm Beach and, on lature and the governor of passed by Florida voters,” about the loophole but to the results two hours per day. There is the stops on Friday, musi- implementing a “poll tax,” said Meade, “not out of fear SEE TAX 4A to vote on SEE VETO 6A

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VIEWPOINT BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 | MiamiTimesOnline.com Credo Of The Black Press MEMBER: National Newspaper Periodicals Postage Brightline’s expansion Publisher Association paid at Miami, Florida (ISSN 0739-0319) The Black Press believes that America MEMBER: The Newspaper POSTMASTER: Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, can best lead the world from racial and Association of America Send address changes to threatens affordable, Miami, Florida 33127-1818 national antagonism when it accords Subscription Rates: One Year THE MIAMI TIMES, Post Office Box 270200 to every person, regardless of race, $65.00 – Two Year $120.00 P.O. Box 270200 Buena Vista Station, Miami, Florida 33127 creed or color, his or her human and Foreign $75.00 Buena Vista Station, Miami, FL Phone 305-694-6210 legal rights. Hating no person, fearing 7 percent sales tax for Florida residents 33127-0200 • 305-694-6210 accessible commuter rail H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 no person, the Black Press strives to GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 help every person in the firm belief that outh Florida needs coastal commuter rail service GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritus all persons are hurt as long as anyone RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher 1992-2019 is held back. more than additional Brightline stations. The com- CAROLYN GUNISS Executive Editor Spany’s expansion must allow for it, but the odds are not looking good. Brightline’s expansion is gaining speed. The company — Blacks' homophobia isn't his problem rebranding as Virgin Trains USA — soon will have agree- ments for stations in Boca Raton and Aventura. Work on a CHARLES M. BLOW, columnist, The New York Times PortMiami station will begin next year. The company also Reducing Pete Buttigieg’s the Black community, Afri- wants a station at Fort Lauderdale’s international airport. struggle to attract Black sup- can-Americans consistently It’s talking with five other Broward cities about stations and port solely to Black homopho- vote for Democratic candi- land, too. bia is not only erroneous, it is dates with progressive views a disgusting, racist trope, se- on gay rights. This wasn’t how it was supposed to work. When Florida cretly nursed and insidiously Buttigieg isn’t the only can- East Coast Industries – which owns the rail corridor – pro- whispered by white liberals didate struggling to strength- posed a high-speed, long-distance passenger service called with contempt for the very en his support among Black All Aboard Florida seven years ago, it identified just three Black people they court and voters. He will have to appeal South Florida stations – Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach need. to that group like he appeals and Miami – and one at the Orlando airport. I have never been blind to to any other, by listening and this — the people who see being responsive. And he’s al- The proposal caught the region’s fancy as a real “game Black religiosity as an indica- ready doing that. changer.” Not only would it be the nation’s first “privately tor of primitive thinking and A June Post and Couri- funded high-speed rail line,” it meant passenger rail service lack of enlightenment. er-Change Research poll of would finally operate on the FEC’s freight corridor, which (For the record, I am bisex- likely Democratic primary runs through dozens of South Florida downtowns. ual and not a religious man.) Bryan Cereijo for The New York Times voters found: “Most notable Civic officials have long dreamed of putting shorter-hop It is tiresome and disap- preference is for his sexuality gayness was an issue, and he is Buttigieg’s growing support pointing to constantly have to to not be front and center.” responded: “Yes, it is. There’s from Black voters. He collect- commuter rail — an idea they’ve dubbed the Coastal Link defend yourself not only from First thing to note here is no question about that. I’m ed 6 percent African-Ameri- — on the FEC corridor, which runs closer to where many people who are openly hostile the size of the group: only 24 not going to sit here and tell can support, good enough for people live and work than Tri-Rail. Cities have salivated at to you, but also from those people. you otherwise because I think fourth this month, after he re- the prospect of a downtown train station. County and state who feign friendship but are This fed a narrative that lib- everybody knows that’s an is- ceived none in May.” officials have approached Brightline about negotiating -ac secretly hostile to you. erals — including some older sue.” Black voters generally fa- cess fees and hours of operation. The latest round of blaming Black politicians and pundits Really? vor candidates with a demon- Black homophobia for Butti- — have nursed. A raft of arti- strated history of loyalty to But the railroad refuses to go there. Is there homophobia in the gieg’s lackluster Black support cles was published. Social me- Black community? Of course. the community. Buttigieg is Now it’s clear why. came last month when Mc- dia posts started to fly. Is it higher in the Black com- a young man, relatively un- The company’s original business model didn’t work. Clatchy obtained the report South Carolina Congress- munity than in other com- known, and with a curious The addition of the stations in Boca, Aventura and Port- from a focus group the Butti- man Jim Clyburn was asked munities? It is. But even that history on race relations in Miami will add roughly two million riders annually, the Sun gieg campaign had conducted about the focus group on CNN needs context. South Bend, Ind. He will have Sentinel recently reported. That increase would double with Black voters. and he fed into the narrative, Acceptance and rejection to get over those hurdles. saying: “That is a generational Brightline’s current ridership. According to McClatchy, the of gayness is highly correlat- Pretending those hurdles report found that “being gay issue. I know of a lot of people ed to religiosity. Black people don’t exist, and instead as- Brightline also is considering stations in Stuart and Co- was a barrier for these voters, my age who feel that way.” in general are more religious signing the blame to Black coa, where new tracks will connect trains to the station at particularly for the men who The anchor asked if Clyburn than other racial groups. homophobia, hurts Butti- Orlando International Airport. seemed deeply uncomfortable was saying that for older Af- In addition, whatever level gieg’s campaign more than The more stations Brightline adds, however, the less like- even discussing it. … [T]heir rican-Americans Buttigieg’s of homophobia may exist in helps it. ly TriRail will ever add commuter service to this eastern rail corridor, and the less likely Brightline will ever fulfill its promise to be a privately funded, high-speed, long-distance All Trump’s defenders have is solidarity service. Rather, this “game changer” is morphing into something EUGENE ROBINSON, columnist, The Washington Post that will shut out affordable, accessible commuter rail. If President Trump is im- indicates, the House has no Evidence clearly indicates Brightline’s trains and stations are beautiful, no doubt. But peached by the House without choice. that Trump conditioned official ticket prices remain too high for middle-class commuters. the vote of a single Republican, Tribalistic party identity is acts — release of nearly $400 Rush-hour roundtrip service between Fort Lauderdale and you know what? He’ll still be basically all the president’s de- million in military aid and an impeached, and for good rea- fenders have left. invitation to the White House Miami starts at $30. Ridership has been below projections. son. They complained that the — on a commitment by Zelen- Evidence clearly indi- And despite its promise of private financing, Brightline Would a “partisan” impeach- House had not taken a formal sky to meddle in the 2020 U.S. has relied significantly on public assistance. The compa- ment divide the country? If you vote to proceed with impeach- cates that Trump con- election. Republican members ny has received $2.7 billion in bonds issued by the Florida haven’t noticed, the nation is ment . . . but then the House held ditioned official acts — of Congress used to deny there Development Finance Corp., a state entity that helps busi- pretty divided already. It’s un- such a vote. They complained release of nearly $400 was any quid pro quo, which in nesses raise capital. Company officials justified the award derstandable to worry about that the House impeachment million in military aid this case is Latin for bribery. by saying the service would bring economic development. the reaction of the nearly 45 investigators were taking depo- and“ an invitation to the Now they say there was, but it percent of Americans who, ac- sitions of witnesses in secret White House — on a doesn’t rise to an impeachable Its real profits will come from developing land around its cording to the FiveThirtyEight . . . but Republican committee offense. stations. average of polls, oppose im- members already had access commitment by Zelensky Assuming no exculpato- Also, Miami-Dade County will spend nearly $80 million peachment and removal. But to those hearings. They com- to meddle in the 2020 ry evidence surfaces, articles in public money for the Aventura station, which will be part what about the 48 percent who plained that transcripts of U.S. election." of impeachment will sure- of a transit hub. In Boca Raton, the company wants the city support it? those interviews had not been ly be drafted and brought to to pay most of the cost for a parking garage and give it an I put the word partisan in released . . . but now they are whole process is somehow ille- the House floor. I hope that quotes because the House, in being released, and one of the gitimate unless the anonymous some Republicans — perhaps option to buy city land for private development. And in constitutional terms, is act- loudest complainers, Sen. Lind- whistleblower who brought a number of the 20 who have Pompano Beach, the talk involves city hall and an adjacent ing not as “House Democrats” sey O. Graham (R-S.C.) says he the Ukraine scandal to light is announced they are retiring parking lot. but as the House itself. The will refuse to read them. They made to testify publicly. — vote conscience over party. In response, a company spokesman said: “Virgin Trains fact that the Democratic Party complained that there had been The problem with this con- But if the entire GOP caucus has invested billions to create a statewide transportation holds the majority does not ab- no public testimony that would tention is that the whistleblow- puts party before duty, so be it. network, and public-private partnerships like Aventura and solve Speaker Nancy Pelosi or allow the American people to er’s secondhand suspicions Democrats and the lone inde- any other House member of the judge for themselves . . . but a have long since been super- pendent congressman (former Boca Raton allow communities to connect to a rail-ready duty to hold Trump account- public phase of the House in- seded by firsthand sources Republican Rep. Justin Amash system easing congestion and providing a mobility solution able for “Treason, Bribery, or vestigation is beginning this and documents, including of Michigan) will have hon- with an almost immediate benefit and at a fraction of the other high Crimes and Mis- week, with the first witnesses the rough transcript of the ored their oath to defend the cost – especially over time.” demeanors.” If Trump grossly scheduled to appear Wednes- phone call between Trump Constitution. It’s too soon to judge how successful Brightline/Virgin abused his power and commit- day. and Ukrainian President Volo- If Republicans in Congress Trains might be. The corporate shuffle that brought Virgin ted bribery in his dealings with The latest diversionary Re- dymyr Zelensky that was re- fail to do their jobs, voters will Ukraine, as evidence strongly publican complaint is that the leased by the White House. have to do it for them. — and its billionaire founder, Richard Branson — as an in- vestor could make a big difference. But if the framework relies on “public-private partner- LETTER TO THE EDITOR ships,” there must also be much potential for the public. That means adding affordable commuter rail to the private- The rising tide of crime in Miami Gardens concerns ly owned corridor. Before the railroad will discuss such a proposal, however, Dear Editor, ings simply re-confirms the bond should have addressed. of Miami Gardens to take anxiety of residents and their Where is the accountability? over special lighting districts, we’re told it first wants the state to build it a higher bridge We celebrate Veteran's Day families about public safety in Where is the voter's trust." which will increase our prop- over the New River in Fort Lauderdale. Who would build a in honor of military veterans the city. Two more burning ques- erty taxes? bridge for a private company, absent any guarantees? State like my father who served our "Miami Gardens has failed tions for Miami Gardens res- Even if you are not a resi- and local officials rightfully left the table. country with honor and dis- its residents" says former idents: dent of Miami Gardens, you Meanwhile, Brightline is continuing its public rela- tinction. My father was my state Sen. Daphne Campbell. 1. What happened to the should be concerned about tions campaign. Supporters continue to call the service a hero who taught me to speak "The residents were prom- portion of the $60 Million crime in Miami Gardens. Mi- truth to power about injustice ised crime prevention tech- Bond that was designated ami Gardens is home to Dol- “game-changer.” and wrongdoing. nology and equipment in 2013 for crime and public safety phins Stadium - one of the The company notes, however, that many riders from its It's time to speak truth to with the $60 million bond equipment and technology to world's most pre-eminent new stations in Boca and Aventura will be “incremental.” power about crime in Miami that residents are still paying. reduce crime (i.e. crime cen- sports venues, which hosts A service for people who infrequently ride from Fort Lau- Gardens. Yet, crime is out of control. ter that is not functional or Super Bowls and now Formu- derdale to PortMiami for a cruise will not reduce traffic like Crime in Miami Miami Gar- Now, the City is asking res- promised citywide security la One racing is coming. a rail line that middle-class people can afford. That’s the dens is the highest in Miami idents to vote on Nov. 27 for cameras ) Dade County and threatens special lighting districts so 2. Why should voters ap- “game-changer” South Florida should demand. —Andre Williams, president our sense of wellbeing. the City can raise their taxes prove another money grab on Miami Gardens ––Sun Sentinel Editorial Board The recent spate of shoot- to pay for something that the Nov. 27 to vote for the City Chamber of Commerce The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019

elders, our children and our- very day. If social and eco- some grumpy or bitter man us; and gave our enemy selves miserably by consis- nomic justice were afforded swimming in negativity, but the trust and commitment tently supporting ineffective equally to us all, then there because we face an enemy needed to build their econ- leadership and by allowing wouldn't be any banking, whose new weapons and omies. And today, we com- ineffective leadership to con- housing and financial dis- attacks are so clever that mend our family members W RD sistently abandon us. crimination from the lend- we actually find ways to aid and neighbors when they’re BRIAN DENNIS ON THE STREET Leadership isn't about con- er to the borrower. There their campaigns against us. granted a section-8 voucher, trol; it's about taking care of are policies and procedures It’s an enemy who has di- get a top-paying job or start O your people – and not just the that have been in place for vided the courageous voic- a business that pays enough It's a sad state of affairs people who are a part of your almost 100 years that pro- es of our neighborhoods to get you out of “the hood” “clique,” but the community hibit African Americans and forced them into their and put some cash into their If there was one thing nomic justice. I'm going to as a whole. As a community, from obtaining and creat- ego-bruised corners. An pockets. What would our that I learned from the Mi- explain this later in the col- we have been divided against ing generational wealth. But enemy whose purse strings enemies do without us? ami-Dade County Black Af- umn. each other and organized the only thing that I learned now control 95% of our The State of Black Miami fairs Advisory Board's “The Some of the individuals into competing factions on from the “State of Black Mi- leadership. The other 5% is a sad state, indeed. A state State of Black Miami” Forum on these panels appeared as critical issues and it just ami” is that those policies are surrounded and vilified, of mind that’s so bad in Mi- last Thursday – it was abso- though they were rehears- keeps getting worse. and procedures continue slandered and harassed to ami that our enemies don’t lutely nothing. Had this fo- ing on what they should say Of all of the conversations to thrive. I could’ve told discredit and silence them. have to do much anymore. rum been planned with the or do at the next roundtable and dialogues that were hap- you that in five minutes and In the 1960s, ‘70s and A state of apathy and bro- community in mind, and not discussion that they may be pening at the State of Black saved you the five hours of ‘80s, the State of Black Mi- ken spirit, self-enrichment conducted while most peo- invited to, or maybe they Miami, I thought that there fanfare. ami forums were held in and generational indiffer- ple were at work, there may just wanted to rush home would be someone who was I know that I can come the streets of Liberty City. ence. Who, then, is the ene- have been a chance for some and watch themselves on willing to address the ele- across as pessimistic in my Those forums were also my of our state? Let’s put it real solution-based dialogue. Miami-Dade TV channel or phant in the room – the real columns but it seems as known as race riots. And as this way, at the next State of There were three panels website and have a member problems in the Black com- though we don’t quite get businesses started to pull Black Miami forum, there’s throughout the day and look- of their team critique their munity. it yet: Black Miami is under away from our neighbor- no need for speeches, re- ing back at it, there should performance at the show – I The second panel should attack. We can no longer hoods because of the riots, ports or public hearings. have only been two. The meant the “forum.” have been on social and go-along to get along, or go we learned that Black folks Instead, erect a 10-foot tall three panels were in succes- To sit and listen to a few economic justice. These are with the flow. It’s time to didn’t get smarter as the mirror in the chambers of sion: Health, social justice, individuals having cigar very same topics that Mal- stand up or pack up. problems got worse - we the County Commission and and, finally, housing and eco- bar, smoke-filled room, con- colm X, Martin Luther King The gray area has been gave up. Gave up when we ask every Black man, wom- nomics. These panels should versations about the Black Jr., W.E.B. Dubois, Marcus cremated by hopelessness, agreed to shop in Hialeah an and child to take two have been divided into two community was a sad com- Garvey and others spoke disenfranchisement, pov- and Aventura for the next minutes to stand in reflec- panels with the first being mentary within itself. It is about long before many of erty and gentrification. So 30 years on Black Friday; tion of both the enemy – and health and housing and the painfully obvious that we, as us were born and we are still yes, I sound the alarm ev- gave up because we bought the answer. Stand up or pack second being social and eco- a community, have failed our talking about them to this ery week. Not because I’m into every stereotype about up Black Miami. Reed takes office as Montgomery’s first Black mayor Associated Press In a nod to his history-making played a critical role in the civil growth.” win, Reed said his inauguration rights movement. “We must lay more fiber, pay Montgomery Mayor Steven was an event that the enslaved Montgomery was a city that our teachers and first respond- Reed was sworn in Tuesday as people once sold on the banks led the fight for change, he said. ers their worth, implement the capital city’s first African of the Alabama River just a few “This is why the son whose apprenticeship programs, rein- American leader. feet from his inauguration cer- parents would not have been vest in our neighborhoods, and Reed took the oath of office emony “could only have imag- served in a local restaurant show a stronger commitment to after easily winning the mayoral ined.” just up the street, and whose strengthen the ties that bind us runoff last month. He is the first “This is a culmination of those father led sit-in protests for together.” black mayor of a city that was distant dreams,” Reed said. equal treatment under the law Reed was already the first the first capital of the Confed- Reed replaced outgoing Mont- can now take this oath and help black probate judge elected in eracy and later the birthplace of gomery Mayor Todd Strange, write laws that apply equally to Montgomery County and was Mickey Welsh/Montgomery Advertiser via AP the civil rights movement. who has served since 2009 and all,” Reed said. one of the first to issue mar- “We are assembled here be- Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, with his wife Tamika did not seek reelection. Reed said Montgomery is a riage licenses to gay couples in cause we chose destiny over Reed and sons Klein and Karsten and daughter Kyla Reed is the first black mayor city with a “complicated past” the state. His father, Joe Reed, is division. Today, we are assem- Cole by his side, is sworn in by Myron Thompson during of the city where Southern del- and ongoing challenges. the longtime leader of the black bled here because we chose the his inauguration at the Montgomery Performing Arts egates voted to form the Con- The major said the city caucus of the Alabama Demo- future over fear,” Reed said. Center, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Montgomery, Ala. federacy in 1861. The city also “must lay a new foundation for cratic Party. The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019

lost the right to vote for many years. Gray said he was thank- TAX ful that he was able to begin a CONITNUED FROM 1A new life and be a contributing member to society. talk about the opportunities “It hurts our ability to get a presented by the law. job and housing,” said Gray. “We have a clear pathway “I’m glad I can start a new to allow them to participate,” chapter of my life.” said Meade. “That is some- Dexter Gunder, who also thing worth celebrating. No was at the block party, said American citizen should be that he lost the right to vote shut out from voting.” for many years due to some John Legend lent support changes in his life where he Friday as 18 former felons lost his job and was writing were granted the right to vote bad checks to pay for food in what Miami officials called and other necessities. Gunder a simple and streamlined pro- is looking forward to voting in cess. the 2020 election cycle. Gun- The ceremony was meant der said he goes all the way to show that ex-felons can from Palm Beach County to regain their voting rights, Miami-Dade and everywhere despite the Legislature’s law else to educate people on how that put in financial require- and why they needed to vote. ments. The issue landed be- “I’m all over everything fore the Florida Supreme from Palm Beach County to Court, which heard oral argu- Key West,” he said. ments earlier this week. Meade said the organiza- Legend said he backs efforts tion is planning a bus tour to to allow former felons to fully raise awareness through all 67 regain their place in society. Florida counties. “It’s so beautiful to see,” “We want to encourage ev- Legend told reporters. “So eryone to participate in our many people take it for grant- Miami Times photo/Philippe H. Buteau democracy, because that’s ed, this right to vote. When Betty T. Ferguson at a Friday press conference encouraged Formula One supporters to take the race to the city of what makes us vibrant,” Me- you lose it, it makes you real- Homestead, where there is a racetrack, and out of a “bedroom community." ade said. “There is hope. ize how important it is.” There is a pathway forward. “It just shows you how im- mounting a statewide effort dre Williams, 63, who had an ration of voting rights can ap- them to see those amounts We are hoping to replicate portant democracy is, how to help former prisoners ob- aggravated assault conviction ply through the Florida Rights are paid,” he said. this throughout the state.” precious democracy is,” he tain the right to vote. on his record. Restoration Coalition website Down in Miami Gardens The bright red bus fea- added. “It’s important for all One by one, the former “I’m happy. Very, very hap- and most would not need to later that day, former felons tures images of former fel- of us to be included in that.” felons came before Circuit py,” he said. “It’s what I fought come to court. If they do owe were among the people who ons, one carrying a sign that The Grammy winner held Judge Nushin Sayfie for brief for, forever.” fines or restitution, Martinez took part in a community reads, “When a debt is paid, a fundraiser Thursday night hearings to ensure they are Carlos Martinez, the Mi- said there are ways to settle block party. Ljamyn Gray, a it’s paid.” It also has the slo- for the Florida Rights Res- qualified to regain the right ami-Dade public defender, those debts. former felon, said he would gan, “Our vote, our voice, our toration Coalition, which is to vote. One of them was An- said people seeking resto- “We are all working with be voting in 2020 and had time” on the side.

Bacon said the Lil Green- ing that Lil Greenhouse oc- domain that they had raised in the building … but that in- $29,855.33. Lil Greenhouse house’s owners paid back the cupies in January 2017 from the money for the rent but come could help the church’s will still have to pay it month- GROW bridge loan in September. developer, Michael Simkins. we never received the mon- overall mission so it made ly rent of $1,658.63, starting CONTINUED FROM 1A But St. John had to sue to In essence, St. John inherited ey,” Adams said. “No where good business sense.” Nov. 15. collect its rent. a tenant, which initially the in the world can you have a With the settlement agree- Now that the eviction cri- to achieve,” said Bacon. St. John’s Senior Pastor church didn’t want. lease agreement or rental ment, Lil Greenhouse depos- sis is over, Gates looks ahead “We want to strengthen dis- James Adams said the church It started eviction proceed- agreement and stay on and ited $12,935 into the court to delivering on a promise to invested communities like has been waiting patiently ings when rental payments not pay your rent. You can’t registry, which should be the Overtown community: Overtown and Liberty City, to collect rent on the space. were missed. do that anywhere. We could available to church Tues- “Jobs, good food and a good giving them access to capital.” The church bought the build- “They had in the public have fought not to have them day, leaving a balance of reputation.” The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 Trump to face limits of his power in impeachment hearings

Associated Press Many of them represent dis- release is forthcoming. That first call could be an attempt as leverage. ing comes just weeks after tricts that the president won first call to Zelenskiy is widely by the White House to dis- Trump has his own version Trump’s decision to pull most For three years, Donald in 2016. known to have been largely a tract from the congressional of counterprogramming ready U.S. forces out of Syria led to a Trump has unapologetical- Although Trump teased congratulatory conversation hearings, though the impeach- to go up against the hearings. violent Turkish invasion. ly defied the conventions of Tuesday that he will soon re- after Zelenskiy’s election. It ment inquiry has moved well He is scheduled to hold a noon In the morning, Trump is the American presidency. On lease the transcript of his April was the rough transcript of beyond the phone calls into meeting Wednesday with Tur- expected to watch the im- Wednesday, he comes face to phone call with Ukrainian Trump’s second call with Zel- broader attempts by the pres- key’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan peachment proceedings from face with the limits of his pow- President Volodymyr Zelens- enskiy, in July, that prompted a ident and his allies to prod and hold a joint afternoon the White House residence er, confronting an impeach- kiy, White House officials are whistleblower’s complaint. Ukraine to investigate Demo- news conference with the and on a TV just off the Oval ment process enshrined in the not confirming that any such Releasing a transcript of the crats by using U.S. military aid Turkish leader. Their meet- Office. Constitution that will play out in public and help shape how the president will be viewed by voters next year and in the history books for generations. Trump accepted the Repub- lican nomination, declaring that “I alone can fix” the na- tion’s problems. Once elect- ed, he set about reshaping the presidency, bending and dismantling institutions sur- rounding the 230-year-old of- fice. Now a parade of career pub- lic servants will raise their hands and swear an oath to the truth, not the presidency, representing an integral part of the system of checks and balances envisioned by the Founding Fathers. “Trump can do away with the traditions and niceties of the office, but he can’t get away from the Constitution,” said Douglas Brinkley, presi- dential historian at Rice Uni- versity. “During Watergate, many people feared that if a president collapsed, America is broken. But the lesson of Nixon is that the Constitution is durable and the country can handle it.” The Democrats will try to make the case that the presi- dent tried to extort a foreign nation, Ukraine, to investigate a political rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. But even if the House ultimately votes to make Trump only the third American president to be im- peached, few expect the Re- publican-controlled Senate to eventually remove Trump from office. “Even if reelected, it’s a dark mark,” Brinkley said. “He does not get off scot-free. There is a penalty you pay.” Trump enters the crucible of the public hearings largely alone — by his own design. He has killed the White House daily press briefing, likes to make announcements himself on Twitter and prefers to get his message out during chaotic jousting sessions with reporters in the Oval Office or as he comes and goes to his presidential helicopter. He has railed against the lack of support from his own staff and Republicans on Capitol Hill, insisting that they stop limiting their complaints to the impeachment process and start defending his actions, a request that has unsettled some Republicans trying to get a handle on ever-shifting explanations coming from the White House. Although a number of the president’s advisers believe that impeachment could be a political winner for Trump on the campaign trail next year, the president has reacted an- grily to the probe. He defends his summer phone call with Ukraine’s leader, which is at the heart of the inquiry, as “perfect” while deriding the impeachment effort as a con- spiracy among Democrats and the “deep state.” Some help is on the way. The White House bolstered its communications team by hiring former Florida Attor- ney General Pam Bondi and former Treasury spokesman Tony Sayegh. But Bondi and Sayegh may not be in place before Wednesday’s hearings, owing to paperwork associat- ed with entering White House employment, according to a White House official who spoke on the condition of an- onymity to discuss personnel matters. The Republican National Committee will be lining up supporters to publicly defend the president, including a Thursday conference call for regional reporters with presi- dential son Eric Trump that is aimed at putting pressure on vulnerable House Democrats. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 Grand Prix chief criticizes plans for racing have the best circuit in the 'Parking-lot race' in Miami will cause world and no uphill battles -- damage to F1 brand in America a built-in successful audience. The struggle you go through to NATE SAUNDERS the Caesars Palace Grand Prix complete something like [Mi- ESPN was hosted in the parking lot ami] ... the hurdle is very high. of the famous Las Vegas casino, It's a painful battle sometimes. The owner of the Circuit of but was an unpopular venue. "Money would be much bet- the Americas (COTA), believes "The selling point behind Mi- ter spent here. This was half a Formula One risks diluting its ami was not the track, it was the billion dollars investment ... you product as it pushes ahead with [original] backdrop," Epstein could probably buy at a great a race around the roads and told ESPN. "They said we want discount. parking lots surrounding Mi- to be in global destinations with "Beyond it the land around ami's Hard Rock Stadium. iconic backdrops. It does seem the track is prime for develop- The U.S. Grand Prix in Aus- very off brand of them to have a ment, I think he's a fantastic tin, Texas, has become one of parking-lot race. real-estate developer so to me the most popular venues on "We don't worry from a tick- he'd be the likely partner -- not the calendar since joining in et sales point of view. I don't for the race around the Hard 2012 and during that time has worry that that will become a Rock Stadium but here. I think been the only race in America. fan favorite. It's not going to it would cost him less than F1 owners Liberty Media prom- be a spectacular track, but I do "If you asked me, when Lib- position from local residen- F1 track. he would lose doing the race ised to add more when it took worry the impact it would have erty bought the business – since tial groups in the area who are "He could own this track in- around the Hard Rock Stadium. control of the sport in 2017 and long-term in this market." we've been the only one pro- concerned about the impact the stead," Epstein said. "The great- "Between what it would cost has been in protracted negotia- Epstein went on to stress: "I moting F1 in the U.S. and have race will have on the surround- est modern track in the world, I annually and the difficulties tions with a consortium led by have never had a problem with been so successful in it – have ing area, which includes six think he'd love it. there would be to sustain a race Miami Dolphins chief Stephen another race in the same time they asked us how we've done schools. Epstein said his money "If he's really keen on having there and the fact he has a lot Ross about a future race there. zone and I've always welcomed it? Have they asked us for any would be better spent investing a Formula One race, he should deeper pockets than ours, may- After a proposal at Miami's the push for more U.S. races, help in building the sport in the in America's only purpose-built buy the best track. Then he'd be this should be his." downtown and docklands area but only if done the correct U.S.? Have they asked us for any fell through due to local op- way. We dealt with the issues advice? In every case I would position, a new plan emerged around the addition of the Mex- say no." around the Dolphins' stadium ican Grand Prix and the loss of F1 declined to comment when north of the city. F1 hopes Mi- revenue that initially gave us, officials involved in negotiating SUBSCRIBE TODAY ami will join the calendar in but it's clear they've built some- new and existing race deals 2021, the final year of Austin's thing there." were shown Epstein's com- existing deal, but it still re- Given COTA's importance in ments about the Miami event. quires local approval. re-establishing F1 racing in the Epstein went on to suggest The Miami race would not U.S. since 2012, Epstein is frus- Ross and his consortium are be the first in America to take trated that its new owners have wasting their money by pur- advantage of an existing non-F1 not asked him for advice on suing the existing Miami plan, venue -- between 1981 and 1984, how to grow in America. which still has to see off op-

‘WHERE ARE THE it to take place somewhere ENVIRONMENTALISTS?’ else in the county. VETO With the mayor’s veto is- “I’d like to see the race CONTINUED FROM 1A sued, Jordan will have to go someplace else,” Gilbert sway her colleagues who vot- said. also set up for the track and ed against her resolution; it “I’m not trying to stop F1 qualifying races. The races passed 8-5. in Miami-Dade County. I’m would take place on Friday, Jordan echoed Ferguson’s not tone deaf to people who Saturday and Sunday once sentiments about what the would like to have a race,” per year for 10 years and start Miami Dolphins and F1 are of- Jordan said. “We have to find May 2021. fering the community as res- the appropriate venue.” “This isn’t over,” Miami idents determine what they The Dolphins have offered Gardens Mayor Oliver G. could approve. the community $1 million Gilbert III said. “The conver- “While we are going to for park renovations each sation is actually just begin- come together and have year, guaranteed $25 tickets ning. The concerns that were meetings and talk about to Miami Gardens residents raised by the citizens don’t go where there may be conces- with proof of address, paid away because of a veto. The sions,” Jordan said. “There internships to students who noise, the traffic congestion, is an agreement between the live in or attend classes in those things still exist.” Miami Dolphins and F1. They Miami Gardens, an annu- Ferguson said race spon- can move forward while al job fair and an estimated sors should consider putting we’re still talking.” $423 million in spending re- the racetrack in Homestead. A meeting of all three was lated to F1. “We feel there are other held Tuesday morning. The Dolphins would also q * q * locations they should take a Jahdiel Murray, 25, also bring to Miami Gardens the $ $ 99 look at, especially the area of stood in support of his fellow F1 in Schools World Cham- FOR 12-MONTH FOR 12-MONTH Homestead. There’s a race- Miami Gardens residents. pionship in which students 65SUBSCRIPTION 52 SUBSCRIPTION With credit card auto renew track there. What can be done “The city is rising up, fight- build and race miniature F1 *Plus Florida sales tax to work with the Homestead ing back, making it known cars. q CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ENCLOSED q CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD racetrack and maybe recon- all concerns are important Ferguson said the over 30 figure that race track? It’s not to residents and shouldn’t be years of dealing with the Dol- in the middle of a bedroom taken lightly,” Murray said to phins makes it hard to trust q ______Exp______community.” The Miami Times. what is not in writing and Ferguson had commis- Ferguson said to The Mi- what she has heard does not q ______Exp______sioned a sound engineer who ami Times Formula One address the community’s en- gave a presentation stating racing in Miami Gardens is vironmental concerns. q ______Exp______Formula One races generate environmental racism. “We’ve been dealing with decibel levels loud enough “Unwanted developments these people for so long we to cause pain and permanent of all types fall on minority don’t trust anything they just Authorized Signature ______hearing loss. There are resi- communities and we’re a mi- say,” she said. “No communi- dential neighborhoods near nority community.” ty benefit package addresses Name ______Jordan wondered aloud the stadium. our issue of noise pollution Address ______Ferguson implored County about the environmentalists. and air pollution. Commissioners who voted no “Where are the environ- “I see that as a diversionary City ______State ____ Zip ______to consider the effect of the mentalists?” she asked The tactic to say that they have race on the people of Miami Miami Times. “Sierra Club, offered a community ben- Phone ______email ______Gardens. Audubon Society and oth- efit package. I see that as an Send to: The Miami Times, 900 NW 54 St. • Miami, FL 33127-1818 or “We’re asking the full Board er environmental organiza- attempt to not talk about our Subscribe online at www.MiamiTimesonline.com of County Commissioners to tions speaking out about this main issue which is air pollu- please take a look at what’s race.” tion and noise pollution. And happening to us in this com- Jordan and Gilbert are not they certainly haven’t put any- munity,” Ferguson said. against Formula 1 but want thing in writing about that.” The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 Sleeping victim assaulted in bed at FMU, attorney says The Miami Gardens campus still not safe, he alleges

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The attorney who filed a lawsuit against Florida Me- morial University on behalf of a freshman who was sex- ually assaulted as she slept in her dorm room, said his cli- ent is slowly healing after the ordeal. But meantime, he said the university, located in Mi- ami Gardens, has not beefed up security or reduced ac- cess to the dorms. In an amended suit filed last Wednesday, Morgan & Mor- gan attorney Thomas Hasty said that two male intruders accessed his client’s room in the Willie C. Robinson dor- mitory by entering though unmonitored fire exit doors that do not have alarms. He is calling her Jane Doe to protect her privacy. The inci- dent took place on Sept. 12, at about 3 a.m. the suit said. “JANE DOE was asleep in her bed in her dorm room when she was awoken by two intoxicated males who began threatening her with violence if she did not comply with their demands. One of the attackers brutally sexually assaulted JANE DOE despite her efforts to fend him off.” She escaped her attackers ing a witness identification about safety issues on cam- were using fire exit doors attorney asserts. Hasty said the school’s de- and sought help from a neigh- sheet. pus. He said as of two weeks and sex was occurring in “We are not asking for fense attorney has not tried boring dorm, the lawsuit says. Other than that, law en- ago, alarms had not been dorms,” Hasty said. “If you state-of-the-art defenses; we to contact him about the suit. “She’s in therapy and that forcement is mum about the added to the fire exit doors. expect young people to do are not asking the dorms to Florida Memorial’s spokes- trauma that is now a part of incident. The doors to the dorms are something and you don’t try be a prison nor are we asking person Opal Comfort issued her life,” said Hasty. “She had Miami Gardens police not self-locking, either. to stop it, it’s indefensible.” for swat officers on campus, a statement: “The case is to pull out of school; she feels spokesman Carlos Austin Hasty said that the dorm He pointed out that “some but they can prevent peo- now in litigation such that constant pain and frustration. said, “There is an open and houses about 359 girls and 18-year-old kids will not have ple from getting into these the University is not at liber- Her family is supporting her. ongoing investigation into has 11 unmonitored fire exit presence of mind to lock rooms – getting into rooms ty to comment.” They came and picked her up an alleged sexual assault at doors. He points out that their doors. The school owes to attack people,” Hasty said. Hasty expects to hear more immediately and have been Florida Memorial university,” the doors are sometimes them a duty to keep them He suggests putting alarms about the incident soon. He taking care of her ever since.” and that no information can propped open, with no con- safe.” on fire exit doors, so, if said violence on campus Hasty said his client does be released. sequence. There are common sense tripped, the alarm would must be investigated and a not know her attackers and Hasty said he went pub- “The university is not con- fixes that can be done to sound until a resident assis- report prepared and issued she has tried to assist Miami lic with the lawsuit because trolling access to the dorms. improve safety including tant responds and turns it within 60 days of the Sept. 12 Gardens Police with prepar- FMU has been notified before The university knows they lighting and locking, the off. incident. The Miami Times 8 Finance MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 Technology

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Go to a retailer’s doing on Thanksgiv- earphones. The same park yourself on the ty when you’re about website and app si- ing and Black Friday My husband and I three types of prod- couch, here are three to check out. If you multaneously to see this year. Do you? have a Thanksgiving ucts graced the ad proven strategies: routine. Before the again in 2018. • PRE-SHOP. family arrives or the “Retailers pretty Thomas recommends CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA turkey is carved, we much run the same making an online NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING gather in the living things year after year, account with your room. As Christmas so for good insight, go retailers of choice A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of music plays in the look at what Walmart beforehand and add- Miami, Florida on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in the background, he turns did last year on Black AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File ing the products you In this Nov. 22, 2018, file photo City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, on his laptop, and I Friday,” Thomas says. want to your favorites Miami, Florida 33133, for the purpose of waiving the requirements mine. “What did Target do? people wait in line in front of an adja- list. This will make of obtaining sealed bids for an allocation of $100,000 to City Year, That’s when the Did they run televi- cent pet store for a Best Buy store to the checkout process Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000 of funding regarding the deal hunt begins. sions? Was it Legos?” open for an early Black Friday sale on smoother. sponsorship of a City Year Team on behalf of the City of Miami, City Some people cringe Black Friday is a Thanksgiving Day in Overland Park, • DIVIDE AND Manager’s Office. at the thought of solid bet for deals on Kan. Black Friday is Nov. 29, 2019, but CONQUER. Select shopping on Thanks- small electronics, ap- the best deals and it might as well be the whole month of Inquiries from other potential sources of such a package who feel that giving or Black Friday, parel and Christmas stick to those items. they might be able to satisfy the City’s requirements for this item may November. but I revel in it. decorations, Thomas Burton says free ship- contact Charles Johnson, Senior Procurement Contracting Officer, at Maybe it’s because I adds. ping is standard now. the City of Miami Procurement Department at (305) 416-1924. love a good bargain, or Another tip? I dition, Burton points and community are You should be able because I write about search my archived out. Thomas agrees. just as important as to place small orders The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present how to save money. emails for the words In Black Friday re- the deals. at each retailer with- or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any Whatever the reason, “Black Friday.” I can search with co-au- But for the conve- out needing to meet a proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission I know a lot about usually find priorthor Cara Peters, she nience-minded, on- shipping minimum. may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of Black Friday. And I’d Black Friday promo- found that for some line shopping is king. • TRY, TRY the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at like to share some se- tions that detail ex- consumers, bonding And prices are often AGAIN. Websites this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the crets with you. actly what products proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which the store discounted, any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). SHOPPING EARLY and at what price. Invitation to Bid IS A RISK Joella C. Good Elementary School In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons Technically, Black SHOPPING needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding Friday is Nov. 29 this IN-STORE IS A State Contracting & Engineering Corporation and Miami-Dade County may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no year. But as far as the MISTAKE Public Schools cordially invite subcontractors to complete and submit later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users deals go, it’s already Last year I spent their bids by Wednesday, December 18, 2019, no later than 2 p.m. may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business here. Retailers no lon- Thanksgiving morn- for the following project: days prior to the proceeding. ger wait for the day ing on the couch — after Thanksgiving to coffee in one hand, Joella C. Good Elementary School Renovations start sales. iPhone in the other CM: State Contracting & Engineering Corp. (SCEC) Todd B. Hannon Black Friday isn’t and laptop in front City Clerk a day anymore. It’s a of me. I placed on- Bid requirements, bid forms, specifications, drawings and other season, according to line order after or- construction documents are available by contacting Leah Griffin #30815 Jennifer Burton, assis- der, crossing gifts off at [email protected] or Lazaro Villar at Lvillar@ tant professor of mar- my Christmas list. statecontracting.com. keting at the Universi- Years prior, I stood ty of Tampa. in a two-hour line at Job Address: 6350 NW 188 Terrace, Hialeah, FL 33015 “The season seems Best Buy to purchase Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 3 p.m. to get longer and lon- a single TV. RFI Due Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 5 p.m. ger every year,” Bur- ton says. LESSON LEARNED SCEC is committed to supporting the development of certified MDCPS Retailers take the For many, camping S/MBE and M/WBE construction firms. Certified S/MBE and M/WBE liberty to brand all outside a store on firms are encouraged to submit bids for this project. sorts of promotions Black Friday is a tra- during the year as Black Friday sales. “Black Friday has become synonymous with ‘special sale,’” says Jane Boyd Thom- as, professor of mar- keting at Winthrop University. While there’s no best single day to buy everything on your holiday shopping list, experts agree big sav- ings happen through- out the season from late October through Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanks- giving). So, Burton says it’s important to track prices on items you want. You can snag sav- ings throughout No- vember, but despite early deals, retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy reserve some of their best bargains for Thanks- giving Day and Black Friday. Shopping sales mid-November can be risky. But in at least one instance, it’s smart to shop ahead — if a sell- er announces an early start to a deal from its Black Friday ad. Re- tailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Kohl’s have done this in the past.

SHOPPING UNPREPARED CAN COST YOU Don’t you wish you knew what was com- ing on Black Friday so you could figure out when to shop and what to buy? It’s actually easy to guess. If a store hasn’t announced its 2019 deals yet, look up last year’s Black Friday ad online. Retailers tend to not get too creative from one year to an- other. In 2017, the front of Target’s Black Friday The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 SPECIAL REPORT: YOUR MONEY CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA How to start investing for the long-term NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of stocks and bonds. NNPA Newswire Miami, Florida on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in the Another option to City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Learn about the consider for guid- Miami, Florida 33133, for the purpose of City Hall Custodial Services investment options ance is robo-advi- (“Services”), and for waiving the requirements of obtaining sealed bids available to you that sors. These online for the provision of custodial services for City Hall. These Services make the most sense platforms provide an are to be provided by United Community Options of South Florida, Inc. for your long-term fi- automated invest- d/b/a United Community Options of Miami, a company, qualified to do nancial success. ment service, some business in the State of Florida whose principal address is 1411 NW Investing can help of which with access 14th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33125. your money grow. to human financial But before you move advice. You can also Inquiries from other potential sources of such a package who feel that your money to any- seek the advice of they might be able to satisfy the City’s requirements for this item may thing riskier than a Certified Finan- contact Annie Perez, CPPO, Director, at the City of Miami Department a savings account cial Planner to build of Procurement at (305) 416-1910. or IRA, you should a unique plan that review the ways you Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA works best for you. can do so. The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present Making well-ad- to match. or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any vised investments Employer-spon- CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission comes down to cul- sored retirement NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of tivating the right plans can take many the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at mindset and getting forms, such as a A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the educated about the 401(k), 403(b), or Miami, Florida on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in the proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which options available to 457(b). Some people City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). you. Investing can choose to manage Miami, Florida 33133, to consider the following proposed resolution: be a means to secure their own invest- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons your long-term finan- ment portfolio by A RESOLUTION of the Miami City commission, WITH ATTACHMENT, needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding cial health, but you investing in a mix- APPROVING THE SENIOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PILOT may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no should also consider ture of stocks and PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN ATTACHMENT “A”, ATTACHED later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users the risks attached to bonds. A portfolio AND INCORPORATED, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business each investment op- with more stocks $1,000,000.00 FROM GENERAL FUND TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE days prior to the proceeding. tion, and how these than bonds is con- LOW INCOME RESIDENTS TO MITIGATE RENTAL INCREASE; relate to your own sidered higher risk, FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE willingness to take along with a potential AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A Todd B. Hannon on risk. Framing in- for high returns on FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO COMPLETE City Clerk vestment risk against investment, while a THE ALLOCATION. your own long-term portfolio with more #30814 priorities can help bonds than stocks Said proposed resolution may be inspected by the public at the Office you decide what in- will be the opposite. of the City Clerk, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133, vestment vehicles If you choose to man- Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA will be best. age your own retire- a.m. and 5 p.m., or http://miamifl.iqm2.com five days before the date of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Follow these key ment portfolio, think the Commission Meeting. about which balance steps to hone your A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of makes the most sense investing strategy. The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present Miami, Florida on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in the for you. or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, That balance could CHOOSE proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission Miami, Florida 33133, to consider the following proposed resolution: INVESTMENT also shift over time may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of depending on your PRIORITIES the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR- risk tolerance as you Ask yourself why this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED get older. For exam- you want to invest: proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which PUBLIC HEARING, (A) RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING ple, as you near re- Is it to prepare for any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND FINDINGS tirement, investing in retirement, buy a IN COMPOSITE EXHIBIT “A” THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION less risky bonds rath- home, or start a new In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR er than stocks could business? How much needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-86(A)(3)(C) OF be a better approach. money will you need may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED FOR Generally, you can af- for your goals? Then, later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users THE PROVISION OF THE SERVICES AS DESCRIBED BELOW, (B) ford to take on more organize your invest- may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES, AND risk earlier in your ment priorities by the days prior to the proceeding. (C) APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND FINDINGS OF career because you amount of time need- THE CITY OF MIAMI’S (“CITY”) DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND have time to adjust ed to achieve them. Todd B. Hannon RECREATION AND DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND ASSET if the market takes Writing them down City Clerk MANAGEMENT (COLLECTIVELY, “DEPARTMENTS”) IN COMPOSITE a downturn before can help you think EXHIBIT “A”, THAT SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI, INC. A FEDERAL NOT- you withdraw the clearly about which FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE goals you have, and money. Once you’re #30818 INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT closer to retirement, which you need to CORPORATION (“SHAKE-A-LEG”), IS THE MOST QUALIFIED you’ll want to take on start with. FIRM TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, PROGRAMS, less risk to help en- Your investment RECREATIONAL AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVING sure your retirement CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA priorities should also SAILING, NAVIGATION REGULATIONS, WATER SAFETY AND funds are more se- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING be informed by your OTHER ALLIED SUBJECTS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, cure when you need particular financial YOUTH GROUPS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PROGRAM situation. You should them. ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, REMUNERATION OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS MANAGEMENT, FAMILY EVENTS, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, invest no more than AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES (COLLECTIVELY, “SERVICES”) you can afford to WORK WITH A REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY AT THE CITY’S WATERFRONT RECREATION CENTER AND PARK lose. That way, you FINANCIAL PLANNER PORTION OF THE VIRRICK GYM ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Everyone prefers STAFF, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES OR THE CITY COMMISSION. won’t jeopardize AND HANGAR BUILDING AT THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY a different level of A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE your short-term fi- LOCATED AT 2600 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE AND A PORTION autonomy when it OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT nancial health as you OF THE DINNER KEY PICNIC ISLANDS AND SUBMERGED comes to investing. 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33133. work toward achiev- LANDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE While those who ing more long-term AND EXECUTE A PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES IRS want to retain com- AT THE SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION OF THE aims. SAFE HARBOR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ONGOING plete control can pur- CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 21, 2019 AT COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE sue a self-directed 9:00 A.M., IN ITS CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 3500 PAN AMERICAN INVEST IN YOUR CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (“IRS CODE”) AND CERTAIN investment strategy, DRIVE, THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WILL CONSIDER THE COMPANY’S UNITED STATES TREASURY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED many find it help- FOLLOWING ITEM RELATED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA: EMPLOYER- THEREUNDER (“U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS”), IN A FORM ful to seek outside SPONSORED ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND BOND COUNSEL, advice. You can get A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH RETIREMENT PLAN WITH SHAKE-A-LEG TO CONTINUE THE SERVICES AND started by visiting ATTACHMENTS, ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED “UNITY BAY”, It’s never too ear- MANAGEMENT, FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED the Hands on Bank- A REPLAT IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, SUBJECT TO ALL OF THE ly to start investing FIVE (5) YEARS, FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ing® website to get an CONDITIONS OF THE PLAT AND STREET COMMITTEE AND in your retirement. TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE, IN FORM ACCEPTABLE TO understanding of the THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN CITY CODE SECTION 55-8, Take advantage of THE CITY ATTORNEY AND BOND COUNSEL, SUCH FURTHER basics of investing AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, your employer’s AMENDMENTS, ALTERATIONS, VARIATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, and retirement, like LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, plan, if they offer OR WAIVERS THAT DO NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAYABLE how social security BETWEEN NE 21 STREET AND NE 22 STREET, AUTHORIZING AND one. Set aside as AND DO NOT CHANGE THE LENGTH OF THE EFFECTIVE TERM works, or what the DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE much money as your WITH RENEWALS, IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH IRS CODE, U.S. employer is willing difference is between SAID PLAT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF SAID PLAT IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, TREASURY REGULATIONS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FLORIDA. REQUIREMENTS, AND STATE OF FLORIDA SUBMERGED LANDS LEASE PROVISIONS. the $25 you deposit on Copies of the proposed Resolution are available for review at the a monthly basis. Then Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Daniel Rotenberg, make the same goal Resilience and Public Works Department, Survey Section of the FUND Administration Division, located at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor, Director of the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, at CONTINUED FROM 8B again in a few months (305) 416-1458. or even increase it a Miami Florida, during regular working hours. Phone 305-416-1232. refund, gift, bonus, little. Any amount you The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present or raise recently? contribute is a step in or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any Consider putting that the right direction. or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission extra cash into your By their nature, may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of savings account. Re- emergencies happen may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at member – keeping it when you don’t ex- this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the out of reach of your pect them, but plan- this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which checking account ning for them just any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). means it’s harder to in case can help you any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). spend and there’s a handle them. That’s In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons higher chance of sav- why an emergency needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding ing it. fund is there. If you needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no Create a savings do have to tap into later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users challenge. your emergency sav- later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business You might have ings, that’s what it’s days prior to the proceeding. started with a smaller for, but get back on days prior to the proceeding. savings goal so your track by committing fund could grow lit- to building it right Todd B. Hannon Todd B. Hannon tle by little. Challenge back up. City Clerk yourself to make a https://www.bls. City Clerk bigger deposit like $50 gov/news.release/pdf/ next month instead of cesan.pdf #30816 #30817 EMPLOYMENT

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FOR RENT FOR RENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTHWEST AREA BIG SHOT ROUTE DRIVERS $750 mthly, first, last and ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Unclog drains, doors and The Miami Times currently We are seeking drivers to A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of 156 NE 82 Street deposit. 305-322-3926 lawn service. seeking an experienced deliver newspaper to retail Miami, Florida on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in the Manager Special newly 305-801-5690 bookkeeper. outlets in Broward and City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, renovated two bdrms, This is a position for an Miami Dade. SANDERS ELECTRIC new applicances., $1,200 2401 NW 41 Street experienced professional Wednesday Only INC. Miami, Florida 33133, for the purpose of granting the following: mthly. 786-325-7383 Rooms for rent in private in the following areas: You must be available License No. 13002636 8475 NE 2 Avenue home. 305-634-5961 Accounts Payable between the hours of 6 Service and Repair A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, PURSUANT One and two bdrms, 69 Street NW 15 Avenue Accounts Receivable a.m. and 3 p.m. Must have Free Estimate! Reconciling bank and TO SECTION 29-B(E) AND SECTION 29-B (F) OF THE CHARTER OF Section 8 Welcome, 305- One person. Utilities reliable, insured vehicle and 305-773-5565 credit card accounts THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, APPROVING THE 754-7776. included. 305-778-3913 current Driver License. Payroll and maintain Apply in person at: SALE OF A CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”) OWNED CLUC 90 PROPERTY payroll records. CAPITAL RENTAL 83 Street NW 18 Avenue The Miami Times IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NUMBER 01-0104-070-1050, TO GLORIA B. AGENCY Clean room. To be considered for this 2525 NW 54th Street LICENSED REAL 305-754-7776 position you MUST have LEWIS (“PURCHASER”); ESTABLISHING TWO THOUSAND FIVE ESTATE the following: HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($2,550.00) AS THE AMOUNT TO BE Minimum of two years SERVICE TECH TRAINEE BROKER Looking for bilingual help PAID TO THE CITY BY THE PURCHASER; FURTHER AUTHORIZING 305-642-7080 experience 191 Street NW 32 Ave AA or AS degree in Busi- for a Material Handling Co. THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR Overtown, Liberty City, Four bdrms., Section 8 in Miami Gardens that has Brownsville, Allapatah. ness Administration PURCHASE AND SALE (“AGREEMENT”), AND TO EXECUTE welcome, 305-754-7776. Must have proficiency a good driving record, basic Apartments, Duplexes, SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY, IN A FORM 3074 NW 67 Street of Excel, intermediate welding, troubleshooting Houses. One, Two and and basic mechanical skills. Three Bedrooms. Same Two bdrms, one bath, to advanced level in Quick- ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO CONSUMMATE SUCH books 7-4 p.m., Monday - Friday. day approval. Call for $900, 305-298-2469 or TRANSACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS Professional demeanor Some weekends and over- specials. 305-642-7080 786-975-8101. and ability to maintain time. Please fax resume to OF THE AGREEMENT, WHICH TERMS MAY BE AMENDED BY THE www. 755 NW 138 Street confidentiality 305-655-2402. CITY MANAGER AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO MEET capitalrentalagency.com Three bedrooms, two Please send resume to 305.694.6210 THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY. baths, $1800 monthly. [email protected] DADE/BROWARD

WEST PARK AREA Call Patrick Caretaker lin in/out. YOUR PLACE Quiet, one bedroom, cen- 305-542-5184 ART SALES Background required. CLASSIFIED AD Said proposed resolution may be inspected by the public at the Office tral air, utilities included. LIBERTY CITY AREA Temporary position,mature Call Sr. Citizens Concern of the City Clerk, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133, 305-751-3498, 305-302- person needed for art basil 954-430-0849 6742 Three bdrms., two baths, week in Overtown. Salary Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8 CLASSIFIED DEADLINE CALL $1,800, move in $5,400 plus commission. a.m. and 5 p.m., or http://miamifl.iqm2.com five days before the date of negotiable. 786-357-5066 4 P.M., TUESDAY Text 786-316-1054. the Commission Meeting. 21389 NW 39 Avenue Two bedrooms, one bath. MIAMI GARDENS AREA CITY OF MIAMI Section 8 Welcome. Efficiency and spacious The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present 305-244-2528 four bedrooms, two baths, ADVERTISEMENT FOR INFORMATION TO BID (ITB) or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any central air, tiled, fenced proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission 21451 NW 40 Circle Ct yard. Plasma TV. Four bedrooms, two Section 8 Welcome! Sealed ITB will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s office may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of baths. Call now 305-834-4440 located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 for the the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at Section 8 Welcome. 305-244-2528 following: this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which MIAMI-DADE AREA ITB NO. 19-20-009 NW 24th AVENUE, NW 25th AVENUE, Shared bath, utilities any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). 1129 NW 40 Street included. $600 monthly. AND NW 32nd STREET ROAD Front unit, two bdrms., Call 678-520-1017 IMPROVEMENTS, D1- PROJECT B-30723 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons one bath, freshly renovat- ed, security bars, central Sunrise Blvd and I-95 needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding air, water included, $1400 Available now. Near bus CLOSING DATE/TIME: 2:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no monthly, Section 8 okay, route. $600 monthly. later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users 305-778-2613 Includes water and elec- tricity. Call 678-520-1017 (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: Friday, may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business 16475 NW 38 Place November 22, 2019 at 5:00 PM) days prior to the proceeding. Three bedrooms, two baths. Freshly renovated, FOR SALE central air, security bars, A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on the following Thursday, November private parking, $1,890 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Miami Riverside Center, 444 SW 2nd Todd B. Hannon monthly. 305-778-2613 Avenue, Miami, Fl. 33130, on the 6th floor - South Conference Room. City Clerk 1984 NW 56 Street ****ATTENTION**** The purpose of this conference is to allow potential bidders an opportunity One bdrm, one bath, Now You Can own Your to present questions to staff and obtain clarification of the requirements appliances, $650 mthly. Own Home Today With #30812 Move in $1,950. Appli- Free Cash Grants of the ITB document. cation time Saturday, UP TO $65,000 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Sunday Any and all buyers For ITB documents, including plans, may be obtained by visiting the CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 3-4 p.m. 305-892-8315 Office of Capital Improvements webpage: https://www.miamigov. House of Homes Realty 20625 NW 28 Avenue com/Government/Departments-Organizations/Office-of-Capital- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Three bedrooms, one Improvements-OCI or please contact Sr. Procurement Officer Anthony bath. $1,800 monthly. A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of Available November 15. REPAIRS Hansen [email protected] 786-277-4395 AIR CONDITIONING Miami, Florida on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in the AND APPLIANCES City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, MIAMI AREA THIS ITB SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” Great service, fast install, Two bdrms., one bath, Miami, Florida 33133, to consider the following resolution: best prices. LICENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI CODE SECTION 18-74 $1,400 mthly, #CAC056858 ORDINANCE NO.12271. 786-367-0508. Call 786-393-0479 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH TONY ROOFING Emilio T. González, Ph. D. ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE 45 Years Experience! 84 Street NW 16 Avenue AD NO. 31940 City Manager CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CITY Shingles, roofing and leak Large efficiency, $700 CODE”), BY A FOUR FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, repairs. monthly. Call 305-491-4515 AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, 786-318-7208, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S 786-718-9226 CLASSIFIED DEADLINE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 4 P.M., TUESDAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FINDINGS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT “A,” THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”), WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS Jamaican lottery scam Miami, Florida on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in the FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM REMAINING victim hoping to get Miami, Florida 33133, for the purpose of granting the following: FUNDS OF THE MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY

IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THIRTY back her $400K A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, PURSUANT TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($232,000.00) FROM THE SPECIAL TO SECTION 29-B(E) AND SECTION 29-B (F) OF THE CHARTER wait years before receiv- REVENUE FUND ENTITLED DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENT Associated Press OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, APPROVING ing any money, and many INITIATIVES ACCOUNT NO. 15500.980000.548000.0.0 TO MARTIN THE SALE OF A CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”) OWNED CLUC 90 A 90-year-old North never received the full LUTHER KING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NUMBER 01-3114-015-0590, Dakota woman who was amount they were owed. FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, IN SUPPORT OF ITS TO SAIEH INVESTMENTS, INC. (“PURCHASER”); ESTABLISHING robbed of her life savings Most restitution or- ORGANIZING THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CANDLELIGHT EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($8,500.00) AS by a Jamaican lottery dered in federal court VIGIL EVENT TO BE HELD IN CALENDAR YEAR 2020 WITHIN THE THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO THE CITY BY THE PURCHASER; scam says she has been cases is never collected, CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE paid back only $287 of according to a federal NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS the $400,000 she’s owed. government report last AN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE (“AGREEMENT”), NECESSARY, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, Edna Schmeets of year. The U.S. Govern- AND TO EXECUTE SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE FOR SAID PURPOSE. Harvey, a small central ment Accountability Of- NECESSARY, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, North Dakota town about fice studied Justice De- TO CONSUMMATE SUCH TRANSACTION IN ACCORDANCE Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Vicente Betancourt, 77 miles (124 kilometers) partment data and found WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT, WHICH Film and Cultural Administrator, of the City’s Office of Communications, northeast of Bismarck, that at the end of fiscal TERMS MAY BE AMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER AS MAY BE at (305) 416-1072. was the victim whose 2016, $110 billion in pre- NECESSARY IN ORDER TO MEET THE BEST INTEREST OF THE case launched what be- viously ordered restitu- CITY. came the first large-scale tion was outstanding, and The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any Jamaican lottery scam federal prosecutors had Said proposed resolution may be inspected by the public at the Office identified $100 billion of proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission case prosecuted in the of the City Clerk, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133, U.S. All 31 defendants that _ or 91% _ as being may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8 have been prosecuted, uncollectable due to the the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at a.m. and 5 p.m., or http://miamifl.iqm2.com five days before the date of including 14 Jamaican offenders’ inability to pay. this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the the Commission Meeting. nationals who were ex- ``Sadly, what you’re proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which tradited from that coun- seeing here (in the scam any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). try. Authorities identified case) is all too typical, The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any victims of the scam in 31 where victims are prom- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission states, with more than ised substantial resti- needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding 100 mostly elderly Amer- tution but the reality is may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no ican bilked out of more much less,’’ said Paul the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users than $6 million. Cassell, a University of this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business ``I’m so disappoint- Utah law professor and proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which days prior to the proceeding. ed,’’ Scmeets told the special counsel with the any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). Bismarck Tribune of the National Crime Victim small amount she’s got- Law Institute. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons Todd B. Hannon ten back. She said she Drew Wrigley, the U.S. needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding City Clerk was told another check attorney for North Dako- may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no for $138 is pending. ta, said he empathizes later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users Federal prosecutors with Schmeets. may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business #30824 pledged to get at least ``If we could monetize days prior to the proceeding. some of the victims’ mon- our gratitude, she’d be ey back. But offenders’ paid back in full imme- inability to pay often limits diately,’’ said Wrigley, the collection of restitu- whose office recently was Todd B. Hannon PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD tion. According to the Na- awarded a U.S. Depart- City Clerk tional Center for Victims ment of Justice award for CALL 305.694.6210 of Crime, many victims cracking the case. #30813 The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 12 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Brian Hoyer #2 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball and is tackled by Vince Biegel #47 of the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Make it 2 in a row - takeaways help Dolphins’ turnaround

STEVEN WINE ering the Dolphins thing you build over game) and yards al- ground game re- carries at Indy but The Dolphins on pace to set teams Associated Press totaled one inter- time,” he said. “It’s lowed (472). They mains the NFL’s totaled just 43 yards, have reached the records for the few- ception in their first early, but I do think were on pace to set worst. and he’s averaging 100-yard rushing est yards rushing The biggest take- seven games. we’re moving in the league records in Kalen Ballage had 2.1 yards per carry mark only once this and lowest per-car- away from the Mi- “Emotionally it right direction.” both categories. a career-high 20 this year. season, and they’re ry average. ami Dolphins’ wins does something to Miami will try In the past five the past two weeks: you,” coach Brian to make it three weeks, Miami ranks Takeaways matter. Flores said Monday. wins in a row Sun- 15th in scoring de- The Dolphins had “Basically, if you get day against the Buf- fense (21) and 14th by far the NFL’s a turnover, you’re falo Bills. The Dol- in yards allowed worst turnover dif- closer to winning phins are six-point (326). ferential two weeks the game. If you underdogs at home, It’s a unit stripped ago, when they were turn the ball over, but they were un- of veteran talent by 0-7. But they’ve been you’re closer to los- derdogs the past the franchise’s re- on the plus side ing the game. Hope- two weeks as well. building project and each of the past two fully we get more of more recently de- games, and now can them.” WHAT’S WORKING pleted by injuries. bask in the league’s To the distress of As the Dolphins “A lot of ups and most improbable many Miami fans, trend toward medi- downs, but this team winning streak. the Dolphins hurt ocrity, the most dra- is really growing,” Three intercep- their chances of matic improvement safety Steven Parker tions Sunday helped landing the No. 1 has been on defense, said. “I love that.” Miami rally on the pick in next year’s with takeaways only road to upset In- draft. But Flores part of the story. WHAT NEEDS dianapolis, 16-12. doesn’t want to wait A month into the HELP Yes, the picks came to create a winning season, the Dol- The Dolphins net- against Brian Hoyer, culture in his first phins ranked last in ted 229 yards, their but they were still season. the league in points lowest total since impressive consid- “Culture is some- allowed (41 per September, and the Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

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evant and inspiring for our customers, and merge these two worlds that at first seem very different.” The result is a collection of knits, sheer dresses, Dozens of her sketches are blouses, puffer coats, and more bearing prints and embroideries Lupi designed using data collected displayed at the Museum of from the lives of three women in science: Ada Modern Art in New York Lovelace, who wrote the first computer program in the mid-1800s; Rachel Carson, who started the environmentalist movement with her 1962 EMILY FARRA Vogue book “Silent Spring;” and Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel to space in 1992. “They ith fashion collaborations were pioneers in fields that were historically now a dime a dozen, it’s male-dominated,” Lupi says. “But I wanted to fo- rare to find one that feels cus on their significant accomplishments, not nec- genuinely surprising. & essarily just on their lives as women. Sometimes Other Stories’ new link-up it’s easier to focus on the obstacles they over- with Giorgia Lupi certainly qualifies — and if her came, but to be really aspirational, I think it’s nameW doesn’t ring a bell, your friends in tech important to look at the contributions definitely know her. they brought to the world.” For Lovelace’s print, Lupi collected data from As an information designer, Lupi is known her life and ground- around the world for her singular, artful approach breaking algorithm, to data: Instead of relying on hollow charts and which went on to graphs, she creates beautiful hand-drawn prints become the basis that lend a “human” touch to sterile numbers and of every computer. statistics. (Her TED Talk about the concept has Each passage of over 1.2 million views.) Lupi’s work is so striking, in Lovelace’s algo- fact, that dozens of her sketches are displayed at rithm is represent- the Museum of Modern Art in New York. ed as a series of “As human beings, we have no use for seeing dashes, while her Giorgia raw data in an Excel sheet, because we can’t biographical data is Lupi detect the patterns,” Lupi tells Vogue. “It’s only symbolized by differ- through design and visualization that we can ent colors. The print access that knowledge, which is why I’m really you see on the puffed- passionate about this.” sleeve shirtdress looks With her & Other Stories collection, Lupi is appropriately joining an interesting roster of past collaborators, SEE LUPI 6C including Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy, Kim Gordon, and Lykke Li. Anna Nyrén, the brand’s head of “co-labs,” says her team was inspired by Lupi’s ability to tell stories with data: “With Giorgia, we talked about this concept of making data wear- able, which is very new for us,” Nyrén says. “What we do is so tangible, so we had to figure out how to integrate this topic [of data] in a way that’s rel-

Photo courtesy of & Other Stories The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 Miami Book Fair turns to Chapter 36 The annual book event brings several authors from the Caribbean and beyond

CLAYTON GUTZMORE believe in books and dialogue Miami Times Contributor to move our culture forward,” said Mendez. Books are vehicles that in- Expect more authors from forms us and entertains us. the Caribbean this year. Ac- They can be tools that shape cording to Mendez, authors our imagination more than from almost every country of what other media could. the Caribbean will be present South Florida’s largest collec- at the book fair. Authors from tion of these tools is on the Haiti will have their material horizon. in both Creole and English for The Miami Book Fair, a those who have a preference. massive gathering of books, The American Black authors authors, and book enthusi- who are attending this year asts, kicks off this Sunday. have compelling stories that With over 500 authors from people should catch. across the country coming, Hanif Abdurraqib trac- this year’s schedule is de- Young Damon es the creative career of A signed to hold discussions Tribe Called Quest in his lat- that aim to break barriers be- ami. The book fair has been est book, “Go Ahead in the tween each of us. around for 36 years and has Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called “I think we are going drawn as many as 7,500 peo- Quest.” through some interesting ple to the event. People such Miami’s general litigation times in our country, in our as Cornel West, “The Daily lawyer Marilyn Holifield par- world and our culture. We Show” host Trevor Noah and took in the historical eight- have to make an effort to be author Ta-nehisi Coates have day sit-in at Swarthmore in the same room together. participated in the fair. The College in 1969. She was one If we keep being in our sep- Miami Book Fair has activi- of the eight students whose arate houses, watching our ties to engage anyone at any protest led to the increase of separate social media feeds age. A kid’s zone is dedicated Black enrollment and hiring and watching TV we are to showing the amusement in of Black staff. Her latest book, comfortable with, we are go- books for children. The book “Seven Sisters and a Brother” ing to get stuck,” said Lissette fair also has a street festival shares in detail of what hap- Mendez, program director of where local authors can sell pened back then. the Miami Book Fair. “I want their books and connect with On the comedic side, Da- in America. to places to speak about my gent Inc. everyone to come down and guests who attend. All of this mon Young, a columnist for “Come to my session if you book and speak about me,” Nelson is an awarding art- make a point to give an hour has sprouted from the South The Root and editor-in-chief want to be in a room with said Young. ist who has done the illustra- of your time to a writer or a Florida community’s passion of “Very Smart Brothas” will Black people who love Black Another author who has tions for Dreamworks, Coke set of ideas that you are not for books. be at the Miami Book Fair. His people. Come to my session anticipation behind his ap- Cola and Michael Jackson. He used to.” “This has grown to be one latest book, “What Doesn't if you want to be in a room pearance is Kadir Nelson. He is responsible for the album The Miami Book Fair takes of the most important book Kill You Makes You Black- where you are allowed to has local ties as he is related artwork for Drake’s 2013 proj- place Nov. 17-24 at the Mi- events in the country. This er” explores the ever-shift- laugh and be vulnerable,” said to Salhia Nelson and Emily ect, “Nothing Was the Same.” ami Dade College Wolfson is in great part to the people ing definitions of what it Young. “It feels surreal to me Gunter of the community de- For schedules, visit miamib- Campus in Downtown Mi- who come out every year who means to be Black and male that people are inviting me velopment organization, Ur- ookfair.com. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019

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were available in the auction. a Dream” speech there before traveling to Washington D.C. ENID PINKNEY to deliver it. Some of the CELEBRATES RETIREMENT guests include Miami-Dade A leader in the preservation District 3 Commissioner of Black Miami’s history was Audrey M. Edmonson, celebrated last Sunday for Historic Hampton House her amazing career. Enid C. board Chairwoman Cecilia Pinkney, the founder of the Stewart, Harry Coaxum, Historic Hampton House of Coaxum Enterprises of Community Trust, has Atlanta. Edward Robinson I come across many people combat poverty on a wider examine. Collectors Weekend Heat Charitable fund supports retired. On Sunday, Nov. 10, of the Instant Attraction and who do exceptional things for scale in Miami and Atlanta. took place on Nov. 2 and 3 in college scholarships for high locals and community leaders Rodney Baltimore of Hot a cause. A cause is an idea or I applaud anyone who starts Bal Harbour. Brands such as school students and at-risk gathered at the Historic 105 will be the masters of an objective that motivates with a cause to help someone Audemars Piguet, Bugatti, families in South Florida. Hampton House for a ceremonies for the luncheon. people to action. Advocating, and grows it into a movement and Gucci all had rare items Along with Dixon, other special luncheon in honor If a cause is noble enough fundraising and bringing people can get behind. This in their collection for guests celebrities that were at of Pinkney. The history people will get behind you. awareness to something week, a certain mall hosted a to preview. A sneaker auction Collector’s Weekend maven also celebrated her Enid Pinkney dedicated her significant are examples of special fundraising weekend was new this year. A variety of were former Miami Heat 88 birthday at this function. life to the cause of preserving action. for charity and a leader behind limited and custom sneakers Championship player Since 2001, Enid Pinkney the Historic Hampton House. Starex Smith or better The Historic Hampton House from Nike and other brands Alonzo Mourning, 1972 has been responsible for Now, the community has known as the Hungry celebrated her retirement in a were available to purchase in Miami Dolphins Super Bowl preserving the Hampton celebrated her. The Bal Black Man has a cause for big way. an auction. The proceeds of the Champion Dick Anderson, House, which is located 4240 Harbour shops provided supporting Black businesses. auction benefited the Miami and three-time Indianapolis NW 27th Ave., in Miami. She sneakers for an auction for the His action is organizing BAL HARBOUR SHOPS Heat Charitable Fund. 500 Champion Helio was the one who saved it from Miami Heat Charitable Fund. social food events, with Black HOSTS COLLECTORS “They added the shoes Castroneves. A pair of Nike demolition and she continues Now, thousands of dollars are restaurants providing the WEEKEND this year which I didn’t know Air Force 1 covered in red and to bridge the past with the going to families and students cuisine. Valencia Gunder An array of luxury items how big it was. However, we white Swarovski diamonds future. who need it. is another individual with a were on display last weekend wanted to bring awareness to and a pair of Versace Chain The Historic Hampton Share with me your pictures, cause, helping the homeless. at Bal Harbour Shops’ annual The Miami Heat Charitable Reaction Sneakers with the House is the location where stories, and events Moregutz@ Her action is providing meals, Collectors Weekend. 2019 Fund,” said Scott Dixon, same Jungle Print that Jennifer Martin Luther King Jr. resided gmail.com housing, and resources. She marks the fourth year where five-time NTT INDYCARLopez wore at the Video in Miami during the civil rights I hope you find a cause to even created an organization cars, watches and now sneakers series Champion and Indy Music Awards this year were era. There is some evidence dedicate yourself to, in this called The Smile Trust to were available for the public to 500 Champion. The Miami some of the sneakers that that MLK wrote the “I Have whirl. Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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Photos courtesy of Freddy O Photography JUST ME AND MY GIRLS Nene Leakes’ inaugural Ladies of Success All Girls Weekend fosters connection

CLAYTON GUTZMORE Miami Times Contributor

The phrase, “It’s not what you know is who you know,” describes how some find suc- cess in Miami. Yet, there are some peo- ple who are not connected to individuals who can bring them to the next level. “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Nene Leakes wants to change that. The reality TV star re- cently hosted Ladies of Suc- cess: All Girls Weekend. This was a conference specifically for businesswomen and en- trepreneurs. The goal was to not only expose them to peo- ple with the resources to help them grow but also to provide a space where connections can happen. “I never wanted this to feel like the traditional confer- ence or summit. I wanted this to feel personal. I wanted this to feel like you are rubbing elbows with women you can actually touch,” said Leakes. The Ladies of Success: All Girls Weekend took place on Nov. 7-10 at the Nobu Eden Roc hotel in Miami Beach. About 150 guests registered for the conference, which brought women from all over the country. “The biggest difference be- dinner hosted by national et- hair industry was held on Sat- Covenant Marriage Academy, opportunity to present their ticipants. tween this and other confer- iquette expert Elaine Swann. urday during the conference. shared her story of how she businesses in front of Leakes Leakes learned as much ences is the sisterhood of it Attendees also participated in “Basically these were wom- became successful and of- and company in the Pink as the attendees during the all. The concept of minority a slumber party. en that you don't know. They fered to help attendees whose Shark investor’s panel. packed weekend. The “Real women supporting each oth- “We had a pillow talk where stared at the very bottom and personal lives were not in or- This “Shark Tank”-inspired Housewives of Atlanta” star er brought me to Miami,” said the women came in their pa- brought themselves up to mil- der. session offered the three plans on hosting The Ladies Erika Blakely, a conference at- jamas. We talked about rela- lion-dollar status. That takes “I want to be a resource for guests $250,000 to invest in of Success: All Girls Weekend tendee from Atlanta. tionships, business and any- a lot for a girl that just had an the ladies who need intimate, their business and coaching again next year. Leakes pursued this idea thing you can think of. We idea but isn't known or even personal help. So many peo- from Leakes, Leakes’ husband “I learned that this was based on how many people did this as opposed to sitting educated,” said Leakes. ple have challenges in their and real estate investor, Greg very much needed. I learned around her were trying to be in a class and taking notes The Bottom to the Top en- family life. A lot of these la- Leakes and millionaire coach how many women are trying connected to the high-profile and basically not getting the trepreneur panelists includ- dies have figured out mon- Stormy Wellington. to connect with like-minded people with whom she asso- chance to know each other,” ed Monique Je' Muhammad, ey but they're married and Stephanie Lanier and her women. I hope to do this an- ciates. Leakes organized sev- said Leakes. owner of the Yeshe Salon [their] relationships are all business Over the edge, Mary nual and I will return to Mi- eral events this weekend in- The Bottom to the Top En- and Tiffany C. Hainesworth, screwed up,” said Ndu. Ziese who owns Yoni Para- ami for the second Ladies of cluding a networking mixer at trepreneur panel with busi- owner of TCapri Gourmet Three guests who attended dise and Erika Blakely, who Success: All Girls Weekend,” Bar One in South Beach and a ness owners in the food and Treats. Belinda Ndu, CEO of the business meet up had the owns Detach it were the par- said Leakes.

Call 305-370-4825. Miami-Dade/Broward Alum- at 1 p.m. Questions, 786-477- Inner City Children’s Tour- ni Association: 9:30 a.m. 7723. ing Dance Class: Free intro- Booker T. Washington every third Saturday; North ductory classical ballet work- Class of 1959: 11 a.m. every Shore Medical Center; Info: Call to Action to join the shops for girls ages 6-8 and first Tuesday at Golden Corral, Call 786-356-4412. American Descendants of 9-12; Time and date, TBA; 9045 Pines Blvd. Info: 305- Booker T. Washington Slavery Miami chapter. For 1350 NW 50th St.. Info: Call 989-0994. Class of 1967: 4-6 p.m. ev- more information, email ados- 305-758-1577 or visit www. ery third Saturday; African Her- [email protected] or Wilfred childrendance.net. LIFESTYLE Miami Northwestern itage Cultural Arts Center. Info at 305-340-3372. Class of 1968: 2 p.m. every call 305-333-7128 The Overtown Children fourth Saturday; North Miami Liberty Square Project and Youth Coalition: Free Library. Info: call 305-812- COMMUNITY Friends & Family Reunion professional development HAPPENINGS 6263. Lemon City CC Corp. is Inc. will have its annual ban- workshops. Register: www. hosting a concert on Dec. 15 quet/dance on Saturday, Dec. overtowncyc.org/workshops. COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF The George Washington at 4 p.m. Call Deanne, 305- 7 at the Church of the Incarna- Info: Contact Shari Benjamin [email protected] Carver Alumni Associa- 638-5800. tion from 4:30-9 p.m. Contact at 786-477-5813. tion: 12:30 p.m. every third 305-333-8539 or 305-696- ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS mittee: 7 p.m. every second Wednesday; Community Cen- Miami Jackson class 1819. Haitian Folk Cardio Mini Mondays: Every Mon- Thursday to discuss general ter in Coconut Grove. Info: 1970. Annual Party. Dec. 13. Dance Class: Get a good day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; play- community issues; Northside Call 954-248-6946. Contact 305-336-8312; 305- Liberty Square Project workout, as well as craft based activities specifically Police Station. Info: Call 786- 733-4674 Friends & Family Reunion dance skills in Haitian folk designed for children from 512-3641. The Miami-Dade Chapter is calling all retired school dance. bit.ly/2FuToae. birth to 5 years at Miami Chil- of Bethune-Cookman Uni- Family Christian Associ- instructors who worked at dren’s Museum. Women on the Move Inc.: versity: 6:30 p.m. every sec- ation of America is offering schools in the Liberty City The Surviving Twin Net- Every fourth Saturday for wom- ond Thursday; Omega Center. free educational programs. area from the 1930s through work: A comfort ministry ASSOCIATION/CHAPTER en 55 and older who are inter- Head Start, Early Head Start, the 1970s to be honored. supporting twins/siblings MEETINGS ested in traveling and network- Tennessee State Alumni Early Head Start Expansion Please contact Melba Rose, in the loss of their loved Miami Northwestern ing. Info: Call 305-934-5122 Association/Miami-Dade and VPK. Contact 786-719- 305-793-1467 or Hattie Walk- ones. Info: 305-504-4936 Class of 1961 meets at YET Chapter: 9 a.m. every third 9309 or 786-719-3484 er, 305-696-1819. or vbtimpson1@hotmail. Center every second Tuesday The Miami Central High Saturday; African Heritage com. 11:30 a.m. Call 305-685- Alumni Association: 7 p.m. Cultural Arts Center. Info: Call Free Thanksgiving out- Women in Transition of 8035. every second and fourth 305-336-4287. reach dinner at Tenth Tab- South Florida: Free comput- The deadline for the Lifestyle Wednesday; Miami Central Se- ernacle Beth-El, located at er lessons for women. Info: Calendar is every Friday at 2 The Citizen Advisory Com- nior High School library. Info: The Morris Brown College 2298 NW 62 St. on Nov. 24, Call 786-477-8548. p.m. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 BOOK REVIEW Look past disabilities and see real people Cerebral palsy doesn’t define Keah just needed to take breaks, ward than author Keah that’s all, no big deal. Well Brown. She talks candid- TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER ability is not a thing to see into grade-school before she ly about her disability, no Miami Times Contributor past but instead a thing to ac- realized that she had a dis- beating around the bush knowledge and accept...” You ability, she still remembers or hinting at anything, and It’s what’s inside that don’t even have to pretend the boy who made fun of her, facts are slapped on the ta- counts. to be PC with Brown; euphe- who cruelly pointed out her ble like a palm. There’s a There’s a sentiment you’ve misms, she believes, are for CP. dash of humor inside some heard since you were a small the discomforted able-bod- She wonders if he remem- of her chapters, and solid child: don’t judge someone ied, not for those with a dis- bers what he did that day, be- rants elsewhere. by their outward appearanc- ability. cause she surely does. On the other hand, read- es. Look at their mind; see You can, however, apolo- In this book, Brown writes ers will find some weird, their heart; know who they gize for the way people like with sorrow about the years weird things in this book, are before you decide how her are treated when they’re she wasted being jealous including a chapter in you’ll act. As in the new book minding their own business, of her able-bodied sister, which Brown gives human “The Pretty One” by Keah living their lives. Strangers, and with gratefulness that names to furniture and ex- Brown, look past what they for example, often approach they’re close now. She tells tended references to some can’t do, and see what they Brown with unsolicited of the simple “freedom” that pretty off-the-beaten-path can. cures for her CP, but she’d comes with figuring out how pop culture. Neither these, Keah Brown is cute. Check rather we all use our energy to style her own hair, and she nor frequent repetition will it: #DisabledAndCute. to help ensure Black people wonders when she might endear readers to this book. It wasn’t always that way: with disabilities aren’t “in- find romance. If she can love And yet, the overall nar- for much of her life, she’s “felt visible.” herself, then surely someone rative is quite eye-opening, average, plain and wrong” Even better: make sure that else “will follow suit.” especially for able-bodied and sometimes embarrassed nobody who’s Black is invisi- No doubt, “The Pretty readers who squirm in the but today, she loves her body ble. Period. One” is a quirky kind of presence of a wheelchair or despite her cerebral palsy. Brown grew up with a memoir. a disability. Brown admits And why not? She can’t brother and a twin sister and When laying things out that she doesn’t speak for escape it, nor does she want she was treated the same as plainly, there aren’t many everybody, but “The Pretty to; in fact, she says her “dis- they were; she was a kid who people more straightfor- One” has a lot to say inside. Jerk Fest’s new venue, new vibes

Photos courtesy of MarkAJames Photography and Gregory Reed Hundreds turned out for lice and Park administrators, of Louise “Miss Lou” Ben- 18th edition of the Jamaican organizers were able to over- nett-Coverley took place with Jerk Festival. come many of those challeng- performances by Dr. Sue and Founded in 2001, the Ja- es. But the festival continued Maxine Osbourne. maican Jerk Festival was first to grow. Other options had to Main stage entertainment held at C. B. Smith Park until be explored and the Miramar was a mix of cultural and pop- it was relocated to Markham Regional Park emerged as a ular performances featuring Park in 2005 due to the mas- viable venue. top DJs as well as comedians sive attendance. The first The new venue included a and MCs. Legendary band few years at Markham Park canopy of the Amphitheater, Third World kept the crowd presented challenges with the Publix Culinary Pavilion, transfixed. parking and other logistical the Grace Village as well as Organizers plan to expand nightmares. Over time, with the Kidz Zone. the festival into a multi-day support from the Sunrise Po- The centenary celebration event over the next few years.

The significance of her work Berlusconi, who also hadn’t is that it tells a story with ar- been expected to win. De- LUPI resting visuals, not with words spite the 22-year difference or numbers. Every item in her and major advancements in CONTINUED FROM 1C & Other Stories collection will technology, she says “tech- tech-y, almost like a mother- come with a legend on the nology failed us, and pretty board, but when you look clos- clothing tag, where Lupi has spectacularly” both times. er, the human hand is abun- denoted the meaning of each “Even if you’d had access dantly clear. line, shape, or color. to all of the statistical mod- The print Lupi designed for “I make a great effort to craft els and numbers [behind the Carson feels more organic, legends that everyone can in- predictions], that data doesn’t with nods to nature and flow- terpret,” she says. “We should speak the human language,” ers. Inspired by Silent Spring, all embrace the fact that data she continues. “So, the more Lupi pulled data from the con- is never objective. It’s never we can design visual languag- tents of the book — the 17 a perfect representation of es, the more we can speak to chapters, the number of words reality. It’s one representa- the general public about it. I and characters, the types of tion, and the context of the mean, I could go on for hours.” punctuation marks — as well data is rarely taken into con- “I think what gets over- as the different species Car- sideration. If you think about looked is that data doesn’t son wrote about and her re- the election, we saw these just exist — it’s primarily hu- search on man-made climate internet polls telling us one man-made,” Lupi says. “Hu- change. Petal-like shapes in- candidate would have 85% man beings are recording dicated a single chapter of the [of votes], and because it was reality, and we’re deciding book; touches of color repre- presented with numbers, we what [information] to collect sented Carson’s most-used believed it. We thought that and what to leave out. I love words and terms; and live little sunbursts, appearing on Its large circles evoke plan- the number of days she spent represented America, and it working with data, but I don’t events, like Carson’s travels ethereal dresses as well as ets, and Lupi devised them in space. didn’t.” think it’s the answer to our and published works, became simple base layers. The print to represent Jemison’s orbits All of that said, attempting In her TED Talk, Lupi com- questions or will solve all of little colorful dots and dash- for Jemison appears the most around the earth, with smaller to explain Lupi’s process in pared Trump’s 2016 victory to our problems. I see it in a dif- es. The final print resembles straightforward at first glance: circles and lines symbolizing words isn’t really the point. Italy’s 1994 election of Silvio ferent way.”

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THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM faith & family SECTION D

Homeless Awareness Day Ambassador David Tuck- er, restaurant co-owner Sebastian Pappalettera and Homeless Trust Executive Director Victoria L. Mal- lette at Urbano Steak House in North Miami.

Miami Rescue Mission volunteers form a “cardboard brigade” – one of dozens set up across Miami-Dade on Homeless Awareness Day – to promote the work of the Homeless Trust and its service providers. Miami-Dade Homeless Trust turns 25 Celebration coincides with Homeless Awareness Day

When you look out over this county and its evolution into a world-class community, that Homeless Trust Chair Ronald L. Book, Homeless transformation has Awareness Day ambassador Latasha Mills and restau- coincided with a rant owner Leo Graziano at Graziano’s in Brickell. dramatic“ reduction in homelessness under Miami Times Staff Report homeless men and wom- the leadership of en presented short spoken the Trust, together This year, Miami-Dade vignettes of their “before Homeless Awareness Day and after” lives at a spe- with a committed was marked by a “living cial event, with each per- and coordinated timeline” of lives changed son representing a year in network of homeless over the two-and-a-half de- the life of the Trust. There housing and service cades of the Miami-Dade was a “thank you” tour with Opa-Locka Community Development Corp.’s Willie Logan, CEO and president, providers.” County Homeless Trust’s formerly homeless mem- and Nikisha Williams, COO, with Elena Bondarenko, government relations for the history. bers of the community to Miami Downtown Development Authority, at the Homeless Awareness Day “living —Homeless Trust Chair Miami-Dade Homeless area restaurants. Restau- timeline” event. Ronald L. Book Awareness Day, a 24-hour rants collect a 1% food and window of programs and beverage tax that provides events created to raise the bulk of funding for the awareness of and inform the Homeless Trust. community about home- On Nov. 6, communi- lessness in impactful ways, ty stakeholders, restau- was celebrated throughout rant owners and formerly the county on Nov. 7. Coin- homeless people met up ciding with the Miami-Dade Miami Arts Charter School County Homeless Trust’s in Wynwood as part of the 25th anniversary, the day 25th year anniversary cele- marked thousands of men, brations. women and children served; The formerly homeless thought-to-be impossible included a young former vet goals met; and communities and mother; a man who was made more sustainable. on the streets for 10 years “Twenty-five years ago but who is now seven years there were so many people clean and four classes away sleeping on the streets that from a degree in social work we could have completely (while working two jobs in filled the Watsco Center at the drug dependency field), University of Miami and and who was awarded the had more people standing President of the United outside,” said Homeless States Service Award for Trust Chair Ronald L. Book. volunteering in the Human “When you look out over Health Field; a man who this county and its evolution is now a licensed contrac- into a world-class commu- tor and a supervisor with nity, that transformation has Urban League, and he also coincided with a dramatic runs ¾ houses; and a wom- reduction in homelessness an who now works at Lotus under the leadership of the House. Trust, together with a com- “There’s more work to mitted and coordinated net- done,” said Book, “but we’re work of homeless housing proud of the impact our Navy veteran and Homeless Awareness Day ambassador Ashley Esposito with Kush general manager Myles and service providers.” work has brought to this Muñoz in Wynwood. Twenty-five formerlygreat community.” The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 ‘Pushout: The criminalization of Black girls in schools’ The film documents how futures school population in aggre- gate — and far exceed those are at risk after police contact experienced by their White female peers. STACY M. BROWN At 12, Samaya is now an “This has to change. Our NNPA Newswire Correspondent honor student. It has tak- girls deserve more,” the film- en years of therapy and a makers write on their web- Black girls who have been change of school for her to site. subject to punitive school recover from the traumat- According to the most policies and practices are ic incident that led her to a recent U.S. Department of at an increased risk of com- bridge above a highway con- Education Office for Civil ing into contact with the ju- templating suicide at the age Rights data, Black girls are venile and criminal courts of 7. seven times more likely to be and leaving school alto- The event: One of her suspended from school, and gether. That type of contact teachers, Mr. Rodriquez, four times more likely to be could impede their ability to gave Samaya a warning after arrested on a school campus achieve future success and a minor disagreement with than their White peers. lead successful and healthy another child. Punitive practices and pol- lives, according to a new Then, after Samaya acci- icies in schools fuel system- documentary, “Pushout: The dentally knocked over a glass ic inequities and result in Criminalization of Black of water, Rodriguez punished home she knew, and facing her because “I don’t look the challenges she faces. negative outcomes based on Girls in Schools.” Samaya by dragging her and constant bullying, Ariana, way they look or dress the Some Black girls, like Sa- race and gender. They have The film presents a num- her chair outdoors “in a fit of another story shared by the way they dress.” maya and Ariana, face educa- profound consequences for ber of these stories in heart- frightening rage.” filmmakers, found herself at Fortunately, a change in tional, judicial, and societal Black girls: rather than pro- breaking detail and further The teacher pulled Sama- a breaking point. schools altered the trajecto- disparities. mote safety and well-being, explores a topic that was ya out of her classroom on “There is so much rage ry of her life. Ariana, now a Black girls, and other girls these practices dispropor- originally presented in the a cold 46-degree December building in me,” the teen drummer in her school band of color, experience dis- tionately push Black girls out 2016 book of the same name morning. She did not have shares in the film. at the Columbus City Pre- criminatory, disparate, pu- of school and further into by Monique W. Morris. on a coat or jacket. She was Now, 16, Ariana said she paratory School for Girls, nitive, and unfair treatment the margins. “Why not go to heaven wearing only a pink and gray didn’t know how to deal has been able to turn her in school, including suspen- “Pushout,” is being now? I don’t want to be here,” sweatshirt and blue jeans. with the adversity she faced life around with the help of sions, expulsions, referrals screened in several cities. Samaya, one of the girls fea- Coping with the death of at home and school. She was teachers, whom she cred- to law enforcement and ar- For more information, visit tured in the film, says at one her beloved father, the de- suspended multiple times its with guiding her toward rests on school campuses, at www.pushoutfilm.com. point. struction by fire of the only as classmates would pick on a positive response to the rates that exceed the public

Dems women’s club CHURCH Listings launches in Northpark ASSEMBLE OF GOD Second Canaan Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Missionary Baptist Church The residents of North Park Pastor Leonard Shaw Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor in Liberty City have launched 2085 NW 97 Street • 305-693-1356 4343 NW 17 Avenue • 305-638-1789 the Democratic Women's Club of Miami at Northpark Scott CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Carver. Members of the group held Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair their first official meeting on Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 Saturday, Nov. 2 inside the de- 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 velopment’s community room. Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church The residents of Liberty City BAPTIST Elder Johnnie Robinson, Pastor joined together to form the New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1395 NW 69 Street • 305-835-8316 club in an effort to let their Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. voices and concerns be heard. "We are the voters, and as Hope VI. Monestime and his wife Kettia. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 NON DENOMINATION we want to have a stake in Some of the goals of the club He was joined by Presi- Lively Stone Church of Miami the community, too. Because are to welcome new members, dent Jacqui Colyer, First Vice MISSIONARY BAPTIST Pastor David Doriscar change has got to come," said meet with elected officials, President Sherley Daphinis Walking in Christ M.B. Church 8025 NW Miami Court • 754-400-0899 Gail Booker. discuss concerns and work and members Julie Becker, Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. together to identify enhance- Regina Perkins, Carol Ann Membership in the women's 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 club is open to all. Many of the ments for the community. Mitchell, Francie Peake, Anita members who have joined in, Meanwhile, on Saturday, Greer, Queen Williams, Ra- Call 305.694.6210 are former residents of the Nov. 9, members and guests sha Cameau, Vivian Webster, New Mount Calvary James E. Scott housing de- of Democratic Women's Club Vivilora D. Perkins Smith, Tori Missionary Baptist Church to place your velopment, which was a part of Miami-Dade hosted District Thomas Gunder and Zola Web- Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher of a federal program known 2 County Commissioner Jean ster. 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015 Church Listing

954-707-3274 for more de- for more details. Prayers for families dealing tails. with drugs and alcohol; call Zion Hope Missionary 800-208-2924 ext. 102 or Gathering All Parents Baptist Church: Food and prayer line, ext. 104. to Prayer: Prayer for youth; clothing distribution every noon every third Saturday; second Saturday; call 786- MEC Ministries: Provides FAITH call Apostle Thelma Knowles 541-3687 for more details. healing services; 7:30 p.m. at 305-332-1736. every fourth Friday; call 305- CALENDAR First Haitian Church of 693-1534. Sistah to Sister Connec- God: Food drive; 10 a.m.-1 tion: Women’s empower- p.m. every Saturday; call; New Bethel Baptist COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected] ment meeting; 10 a.m.-noon 786-362-1804 for more de- Church: Miami Men at Risk every second and fourth tails. Project: Provides behavioral New Way Fellowship Bank, 305 625-7246. Saturday; Parkway Profes- health intervention services Praise and Worship COUNSELING/PRAYER sional Building in Miramar; New Day ’N’ Christ Deliv- for Black men at risk for HIV, Church, 16800 NW 22 The Elks Historical Busi- The Kingdom Agen- call 954-260-9348 for more erance Ministry: Free mind, substance abuse disorders Ave., Miami Gardens, marks ness and Conference Cen- da Ministries Inc.: Free details. body and soul self-empow- and other health issues; call 44 years. Nov. 10-17. Free ter: Gospel Kickback with counseling, tutoring, health erment and Zumba fitness 305-627-0396. concert Saturday at 5 p.m. entertainment and fine din- screenings and messages Metropolitan AME class; call 305-691-0018. Sunday service at 7:30 ing; noon- 6 p.m. every Sun- of services are being of- Church: Food and clothing The deadline for the Faith a.m. and 10:45 a.m. In- day; call 305-224-1890 for fered by Senior Pastor Feli- distribution every second Florida Independent Calendar is on or before 2 formation: Call Carolyn more details. cia Hamilton-Parramore; call Saturday; call 786-277-4150 Restoration Ministries: p.m. Mondays. Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

RECALL ISSUED FOR ZANTAC A tiny pharmacy is identifying big problems with drugs that are common for patients. The FDA says its watching, too.

CAROLYN Y. JOHNSON chemical, N-nitrosodime- nounced a recall last month The Washington Post thylamine (NDMA), in some “as a precautionary measure.” ranitidine products — in- “We know impurities in The escalating global re- cluding in some syrups taken medicines are of great con- call of Zantac, the heartburn by babies. FDA officials have cern to patients and consum- pill that once ranked as the urged people not to panic, be- ers who rely on safe and effec- world’s best-selling drug, has cause the levels of NDMA are tive medicines approved by its roots not in government similar to the amount found the FDA, and we are working oversight or a high-profile in grilled and smoked meats. with manufacturers and glob- lawsuit, but in a tiny online The agency is still investigat- al regulators to provide clear pharmacy whose founders ing and asking companies to and actionable information,” feared that U.S. drugs might recall ranitidine and a similar Janet Woodcock, director of not be as safe as people think. drug, nizatidine, if they dis- the FDA’s Center for Drug The pharmacy, Valisure, is cover unacceptable amounts Evaluation and Research, a start-up with only 14 full- of NDMA. The agency’s said in a statement. “These time employees. But since its testing suggests Pepcid, Tag- investigations take time and scientists alerted American amet, Nexium, Prevacid and do not provide instantaneous regulators that Zantac and its Prilosec do not contain the answers.” generic form, ranitidine, con- chemical. For Valisure’s scientists, tained a chemical thought to In the meantime, ma- finding NDMA in ranitidine cause cancer, more than 40 jor pharmacy chains have was a particularly dramatic countries from Australia to jumped ahead and yanked example of the kind of dis- Vietnam have either stopped both brand-name and gener- covery they make routinely. sales, launched investigations ic versions of Zantac off their Valisure checks the chemical or otherwise stepped in to shelves. Some hospitals have makeup of drugs before it protect consumers from pos- switched to alternatives, and ships them to consumers, and sible health risks. major drug manufacturers rejects more than 10 percent Stan Godlewski for The Washington Post In the United States, the have recalled products — in- of the batches because their Food and Drug Administra- cluding Sanofi, the maker of tests detect contaminants, A sample with NDMA, an impurity that has been linked to an increased risk for tion this month confirmed over-the-counter Zantac in medicine that didn’t dissolve colorectal and uterine cancers, that was found to be formed by ranitidine, a drug unacceptable levels of the the United States, which an- SEE ZANTAC 11D used to treat and prevent heartburn by reducing stomach acid The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Showcasing HBCUs nationally Classic Celebration Bowl needs to be celebrated

MARK STALLWORTH Miami Times Contributor

Many classics define Black college football: the Bayou Classic (Grambling State University vs. Southern Univer- sity), Florida Classic (Florida A&M University vs. Bethune Cookman), Chicago Football Classic (Hampton Photos courtesy of the Miami Dolphins University vs. Howard University), Magic City Classic (Alabama A&M University and Alabama State Univer- sity), Turkey Day Classic (Alabama State University vs Tuskegee Universi- ty), Tuskegee Morehouse Classic and Breakfast carts the Orange Blossom Classic, which will be returning to Miami Gardens in 2020. Some schools have multiple rivals. Tennessee State’s rivalry with Jackson State constitutes the Southern Heri- tage Classic. Why not build a culture unloaded at area around the key classic games while allowing room for new rivalries and lesser-known HBCUs to flourish? On Sept. 21, Southern and FAMU played for the 61st time in Tallahas- see, on a day when the single-game, non-homecoming attendance record in public schools FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium was destroyed by nearly 8,200 fans. The attendance was announced as 27,191, FOOD INSECURE STUDENTS CAN GRAB A MEAL AND GO higher than the previous record of 19,058 in a 1999 matchup against South- ern. Florida A&M won 27-21. lion school meals for South youth wellness initiatives. Miami Times Staff Report It’s one thing to understand that, Florida students. “We are extremely proud to USDA data shows that 88% The program stems from a be partnering with GENYOUth because of integration and various of schools report lacking at collaboration between GEN- around this critical youth opportunities, we may never see a least one piece of equipment YOUth, the Miami Super Bowl health and wellness initiative, time again where Black colleges are in they need to serve healthier Host Committee, the Miami which is designed to increase contention for NCAA Division I cham- foods. Through the Florida Dolphins, the Dairy Council We are extremely access to nutritious school pionships. It’s another thing entirely to Super School Breakfast Initia- of Florida, corporate partners proud to be partnering meals in our community,” said acknowledge the fact that HBCUs are tive, 49 middle schools in the and school officials to tackle with GENYOUth around Rodney Barreto, chairman and still very relevant in terms of higher Miami-Dade County Public food insecurity among South this critical youth president of the Miami Super education and cultural pride. School District, 34 elementary Florida’s youth. Bowl Host Committee. “In health and wellness Historically Black Colleges need the schools in the School District South Florida School Super- Florida alone, approximately national exposure and the primetime of Palm Beach County and 17 intendents Alberto M. Carval- initiative, which is 850,000, or one-in-five chil- game matchups just like the major pre- high schools in the Broward ho, Donald E. Fennoy II and designed“ to increase dren, come from food insecure dominately white institutions get. County Public School District Robert W. Runcie expressed access to nutritious households, and … the Florida There used to be a time where no will each receive a Grab and their support at the unveiling school meals in our Super School Breakfast initia- Blacks were allowed to play for the Go breakfast cart. of the program, held on the tive offers a long-term solution community.” University of Alabama, the same Florida Super School Break- outdoor youth football area at and positive legacy to meet the state where George Wallace made his fast Initiative delivered 100 Hard Rock Stadium. needs of South Florida youth.” notorious gubernatorial inauguration Grab and Go breakfast carts GENYOUth is a nonprofit —Rodney Barreto Research shows that good speech in January 1963. He quoted the late to the three districts organization that accesses a nutrition, adequate physical infamous “Segregation now, segre- last month, essentially in- network of private and pub- activity and quality sleep help creasing access to 10 mil- lic partners to raise funds for to advance students’ health gation tomorrow and segregation and academic performance. forever” line. The return to HBCU Youth representing the Mi- dominance seems unrealistic, given the ami-Dade, Broward, and Palm current state of college athletics. What Beach County school districts must be fixed is the national under- participating in flag football standing about the civil rights issue and received a nourishing of using unpaid, mostly Black labor to meal. toil for the sake of these schools, and The statistics surrounding the lie of amateurism that keeps this food insecurity for children: mechanism in place. • 20% of children in Florida This change cannot be achieved by live in poverty; 18% of chil- raising the social and financial capital dren in Broward County live of colleges through the same abuse of in poverty; 22% of children Black athletes that has always existed in Miami-Dade County live – not when state and federal funding in poverty; 19% of children to Black institutions remains inade- in Palm Beach County live in quate. The Black student and the Black poverty; athlete must be central in this conver- • 37% of Florida youth are sation. classified as obese, compared to the national average of 29%; While it’s difficult for HBCUs, from • Florida is ranked 40 out of a financial standpoint, to compete with 52 in breakfast participation in major predominately white institu- schools in the country; tions for a chance to compete in a New • As school meals are feder- Year’s 6 bowl or the College Football ally reimbursed through the Playoff, the Celebration Bowl gives National School Breakfast pro- the opportunity to showcase HBCUs gram, the three South Florida on the national stage. The Celebration school districts – Miami-Dade, Bowl, in its fifth year, will be televised Broward and Palm Beach live on ABC for the fifth consecutive counties, combined they will year, kicking off at noon, on Saturday, have the opportunity to access Dec. 21, from Mercedes-Benz Stadium $23,539,543 in additional feder- in Atlanta. It serves as the de facto al funding by growing break- national championship of Black college fast participation as part of the football and is the only active bowl school breakfast program. game to feature teams from the Foot- • Additionally, a study ball Championship Subdivision (FCS). conducted by GENYOUth in The Celebration Bowl, which show- partnership with Sleep Num- cases the heritage, legacy, pageantry ber found that 71% of middle and high school students say and tradition of HBCUs, features they are getting less sleep the conference champions from the on weekday nights than they Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference need. That equates to making (MEAC) and Southwestern Athlet- it through five days of school ic Conference (SWAC). The MEAC and activities on the equiva- leads the series 3-1 with all three wins lent of just four nights of sleep. SEE HBCU 11D The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019

do — buying drugs from on the concept, so the two After Valisure added a NDMA, particularly in the ach several years ago, while wholesalers and taking a cut friends provided much of the carcinogen test in March, it conditions found in the stom- investigating the presence of ZANTAC of the price when it sells initial funding for the compa- threw a form of ranitidine, ach. NDMA in wastewater. As a CONTINUED FROM 9D them. To set itself apart, it ny from their own bank ac- the active ingredient in Zan- Sanofi said on Oct. 18 that side study, he asked 10 volun- chemically tests the medi- counts. tac, into the queue — because it would recall its over-the- teers to collect urine samples properly or pills that con- cines it dispenses — mar- In a modest two-room Clark-Joseph’s infant daugh- counter Zantac in the Unit- before and after ingesting a tain the wrong dose, among keting its services on the laboratory in a former gun ter was taking the drug for ed States and Canada, noting Zantac. other issues. Since late 2018, premise that people can’t be factory, Valisure’s half-doz- acid reflux. Kaury Kucera, “inconsistencies” in its pre- Mitch found high levels Valisure has reported more confident about what’s inside en scientists churn pills in a the chief scientific officer,- re liminary test results of the of NDMA in their urine af- than 50 problems directly to the pill bottles that fill their solution formulated to mim- called seeing a spiking peak active ingredient of drugs ter they ingested the pill, in drug companies. Occasional- bathroom cabinets. ic stomach acid and warmed on a graph that indicated the sold in both countries, which some cases more than 45,000 ly — as in the case of Zantac Clark-Joseph, an economist to body temperature, a test presence of a large amount were sourced from different nanograms. The FDA has set — their scientists find a prob- with some chemistry train- to determine whether medi- of NDMA with disbelief. suppliers. Several other ma- the acceptable daily intake of lem so urgent they play the ing, was drawn to the idea be- cines dissolve properly. They She ran the test again. Then jor ranitidine manufacturers NDMA at 96 nanograms. role of watchdog. cause he kept getting sick. In use lasers to probe pills for she ran into Light’s office. have also pulled their U.S. “That was concerning, but “I had a fairly dim view graduate school, he refilled a inactive ingredients. A spe- He called Clark-Joseph and products, including Novar- we don’t know that field,” of drug quality in the Unit- prescription only to find that cialized instrument used in warned him to hold off on tis’s Sandoz division, Dr. Red- Mitch said. “We sort of did it ed States going into this, the new, supposedly identi- forensic investigations is giving his daughter the drug dy’s Laboratories and Apotex. to spur further interest.” but we’ve discovered tons cal drug didn’t work. When used to detect carcinogens. until they could sort out what Sandoz and Dr. Reddy’s GSK cited studies from the of problems I never even his doctor told him to try an- Each time the company has this meant. Scientists worked both cited “confirmed con- late 1980s and early 1990s that thought of — and they’re all other pharmacy because he expanded its panel of tests, feverishly to confirm and un- tamination” above FDA’s did not find a substantial in- over the place,” said Adam probably got a bad batch, he new problems with medica- derstand the result. They sent limits in a statement. Apotex crease in NDMA levels in Clark-Joseph, one of Vali- was appalled. After similar tions have emerged. samples to an independent said its recall was on a “pre- people taking Zantac. sure’s founders. incidents occurred, he start- Late last year, the company lab to verify their finding. In cautionary basis.” The disagreement over the The FDA rejects the idea ed searching for a lab that published a scientific paper June, they alerted the FDA of Meanwhile, GlaxoSmith- source of NDMA adds urgen- that the drug supply is unsafe would verify the chemical showing that rapid-release their initial results. Kline, the company that first cy to the investigation by reg- and said that one of Valisure’s contents of his medication. Tylenol dissolved more slow- The company first alerted brought Zantac to market ulators and companies. For conclusions — that raniti- When he didn’t find an ob- ly than less expensive tablets U.S. regulators in June that in the 1980s, has recalled Valisure, identifying prob- dine turns into NDMA in the vious solution, he called his of the same dose. This wasn’t Zantac and ranitidine prod- its products overseas and lems can be a form of market- stomach — is not supported college friend David Light, a public health problem, but ucts contained a probable is investigating the possi- ing, and the global attention by the agency’s testing. The who had worked in biotech, it made the marketing of one carcinogen. In September, ble source of the NDMA. over Zantac has helped boost agency reviews reams of data and suggested that they part- of the most familiar drugs Valisure filed a citizens’ pe- (GSK no longer sells raniti- business. But increasingly, its before approving a drug, in- ner on a business that would seem misleading. tition to have the products dine products in the United employees see themselves as spects factories that make verify the chemical contents Ernie Knewitz, a spokes- pulled from the market en- States.) patient advocates. them, runs its own tests on of drugs. man for Johnson & Johnson, tirely, and the FDA issued an Exposure to low levels of “We always thought of con- selected drugs and collects “He thought I was being the maker of brand-name alert to the public that the NDMA, which occurs natu- sumer protection . . . as an reports of safety problems. kind of paranoid at first,” Tylenol, said at the time the agency had learned some rally in food and the environ- important part of what we “Americans can be con- Clark-Joseph said. gelcaps were “rapid release” products contained NDMA. ment, is not acutely danger- would do, but I never appre- fident in the quality of the Light researched the issue in comparison with conven- Follow-up testing had led Va- ous. ciated how big of a problem products the FDA approves,” and became convinced that it tional gelcaps, not uncoated lisure’s scientists to suspect professor at Stanford Uni- we’re watching over,” Light spokesman was a real problem — and a tablets. The company did not that the drug wasn’t contami- versity, generated support said. “We find more problems Valisure makes money the potential opportunity. But it respond to a request for an nated, but that the drug itself for the idea ranitidine could than we have resources to ful- same way other pharmacies wasn’t easy to sell investors update. is unstable and could form turn into NDMA in the stom- ly investigate.”

volleyball. The school was super spoiler for the rest of cited for a lack of institutional the MEAC teams. IN MEMORIAMS HBCU control for failing to monitor Right now there are some CONTINUED FROM 10D its athletics program between dark clouds in Tallahassee the 2010-11 and 2016-17 sea- but for those who do not In Memoriam In Memoriam Happy Birthday coming from North Caroli- sons. know in the words of former na A&T, who held off Alcorn The case was resolved FAMU President the great, In loving memory of, In loving memory of, In loving memory of, State to win the 2018 Celebra- through the summary dispo- Frederick Humphries, here tion Bowl 24-22. The Aggies sition process, a cooperative they are: also captured their last min- effort where the parties col- When the dark clouds gath- ute 21-14 win over Grambling lectively submit the case to er on the horizon, State in 2017, capping the first the Committee on Infractions When thunder and light- unbeaten season in MEAC in written form. Many of the ning pierce the skies, history. Grambling won the infractions from the data re- When fate is but a glare in SWAC’s first title in 2016 with view overlap with NCAA vi- the eye of a fallen Rattler, a thrilling 10-9 victory over olations found between 2010- And hope … a lost friend, North Carolina Central. 14. When the sinew of the chest Sadly for Florida A&M, the If it weren’t for their self-im- grows weary from those hard Rattlers will not be able to posed sanctions, FAMU charging linebackers, participate in the postseason would be a part of the MEAC And the muscles in the legs or the Celebration Bowl this title race and the Celebration grow tired from those hard season due to a self-imposed Bowl, and would probably charging running back, post season ban for 2019-20 have more eyes on them for You must always remember national rankings. But such is … the Rattlers will for football, baseball, men’s MARY J. WILLINGHAM SARAH JANE WALKER EDWARD JOHNSON basketball, men’s track and their fate, they will be playing STRIKE!!! STRIKE!!! AND 11/15/1926 - 11/18/1996 11/17/1951 - 07/04/2017 field, women’s basketball and what can only be described as STRIKE AGAIN!!! It’s only been a few days The beauty of your life is since you left us, our hearts You are missed by Gerald, with us every day. Twenty- are so broken. As our family Dee, Naomi and the MDTA three years have passed was walking through a rose family. since our hearts were broken garden, we realized that a because of your untimely rare rose was missing still demise. covered in the morning dew. GONE BUT NOT Our faith in God has We realized that rare rose sustained us. One as sweet was you. FORGOTTEN? as you, and kind as you were Gone to soon beloved can never be forgotten. mother, sister, and friend. Have you forgotten so Your loving family, husband, The Fears, Battle family Alphe Sr; son, Howell; and sister, Ethel Williams soon about your daughters, Gail Willingham departed loved one? and Diane Rashada (Samuel); Keep them in your niece, Karen Forbes; six VIEW YOUR memory with an in grands, six great-grands, memoriam or a happy four great great-grands, two birthday remembrances godchildren and a host of OBITUARIES relatives and friends. in our obituary section. ONLINE AT Obituaries 305-694-6210 are due WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM The Miami Times 4:30 p.m., Tuesday 305-694-6210

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Wright and Young Hall Ferguson Hewitt Range Richardson Death of Prominent Cardiologist BRENDA COLLINS, 77, EDDIE BELL JONES, 89, ALBERTA UNDERWOOD MARY LOUISE WALTON, ANDERSON, 90,retired DR. CAREY GREEN, MD nurse, died homemaker, born on July 14,1956, the November 7 at died November 94, retired educator, died cosmetologist/ November 5 at sixth of 11 children, to the home. Brenda 6. Service 11 predeceased Rosa Lee and entrepreneur University of is survived by a.m., Saturday Nathaniel Green Sr., was died November Miami Hospital. her son, James at 59th Street called to rest on November 5. 2. Survivors Service 2 p.m., Collins, Jr.; Pentecostal Growing up, he was an ex- include her Saturday at her siblings, Church of God. ceptionally bright student who Ruth Jackson, son, Johnnie Saint James African Methodist Underwood; daughter, Carol excelled in elementary at R.R. Bernice Johnson and Leonard SAMUEL JACKSON, 83, Episcopal Church. Moton in Perrine, FL. He par- Lynn. Service 11 a.m., Thursday retired, died Gipson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing ticipated competitively, often at Peaceful Zion Missionary November 7. DR. CAREY GREEN SR., winning with the debate prizes Baptist Church. Services were 4-8 p.m., Friday in the chapel. 63, cardiologist, Service 10 a.m., Saturday as a student at Cutler Ridge held. died November Junior High. He ultimately JANIS ANN SHELTON, 57, at Peaceful Zion Missionary 5 at University of Baptist Church. graduated with honors from cashier, died Miami Hospital. Palmetto Senior High School. November 5 Service 10 a.m., BEULAH MAE SAVAGE Dr. Green excelled in school at Memorial Saturday at self-taught pianist. He had a CHESTER, 91, and was rewarded a college West Hospital. BLONEVA HIGGS, 89, retired Second Baptist retired Miami- scholarship to the University love for traveling, especially Survivors case worker, Church of Richmond Heights. of Miami where he finished in international travel, having include her died November Dade County Public Schools three years with a Bachelor recently traveled to Europe daughter, 1. Survivors ROSETTA MCCLOUD, 96, of Science in Chemistry. He and recently visiting the Mekesha include: Educator, died November homemaker, subsequently enrolled at the Great Wall of China. Carey Shelton; father, James Shelton; daughter, died November University of Miami Medical loved to play chess and was mother, Carolyn Shelton; Valjane 10. Survivors include her 4 at Jackson School and graduated medical a voracious reader, often siblings, Larry Scott, Kim Collington- Memorial school in 1981. He completed reading a book a week. He Bruno daughter, Peggy; son, Wallace Shelton and Sharon Joachin. Hospital North. his residency in Internal Med- also loved fine dining and (Joselyn); grandson, Khourtney Jr.; grandchildren, Candice, Service 10 a.m., Saturday at Service 11 icine at Henry Ford Hospital sharing restaurant reviews Collington, Sr.; great-grandson, Chelsea, and Wallace III; 93rd Street Community Baptist a.m., Thursday where he earned a prestigious and experiences on Yelp, Church. Khourtney Collington, Jr.; Viewing 3:30-5:30 p.m., Friday at Antioch Baptist Church of Cardiology fellowship which so that others may enjoy the siblings, Edythe Beauchard, in the chapel. Wake at Kazah Temple, 500 Fisherman Street, Liberty City. he completed in 1988. meals he enjoyed. Carey’s PASTOR WILENA P. Katherine Higgs, and James In 1989, Dr. Green was greatest love was his time PETERS, 85, Otis Higgs, Jr., (Eleanor). Opa-Locka, FL. Service 2 p.m., TWAIN LARMONT RILEY, awarded the distinguished spend with his family. He loved cosmetologist, Service 10 a.m., Saturday at Saturday at Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, 245 NW 8 48, laborer, died Fellow of Cardiology by the spending time with his family died November Church of Incarnation. American College of Physi- and exploring his extended 5 at home. Street, Miami, FL. November 4 at North Shore cians in Cardiology, becoming family on ancestry.com. Survivors AGNES WIMBERLY- Using ancestry.com, Carey JOHNNIE CYLDE Medical Center. the second Black cardiologist include her ROUSE, 85, was able to find and spend JOHNSON, 80, retired butcher, Service 3:30 to practice in Miami Dade husband, Kelvin; retired educator, time with many members of died November 5. Service 1 p.m., Saturday County. children, Pastor died October his extended family. p.m., today in the chapel. in the chapel. Dr. Green had a successful Patty Kemp (Apostle Johnny 30. Services and thriving practice serving Carey leaves to mourn his Kemp), Roderick Smith and were held. many patients unselfishly for wife of 36 years, Dr. Dollie KASHAK NEALY, Zachary Smith; granddaughter, Royal many years. To Dr. Green, Denise Florence Green 26,laborer, Wilena Smith; 12 grandchildren; every patient was like his fam- whom he met at University brother, Andrew G. Phillips. CASSANDRA GERTRUDE died October , ily and worked faithfully until of Miami Medical School, his Viewing 4-8 p.m., Friday at the Hadley Davis - MLK LARAMORE 29. Service 11 75, died October his untimely death. Dr. Green three sons, Carey Green Jr., MEC Ministries, 1766 NW 95 a.m., Saturday MARCUS LA’DARIUS 11. Services also serves as an adjunct pro- Christopher and Courtney Street, Miami, FL 33147. at Sure Range-Coconut Grove JOHNSON, 23, were held. fessor of Clinical Medicine at Green. He leaves to mourn Service 11 a.m., Saturday Foundation laborer, died Florida International Univer- his brothers, Nathaniel, Milton, at MEC Ministries Pompano Ministries. November 5 at sity and University of Miami, Timothy, James. Ronald, and Beach, 350 NE 1 Avenue, Aventura Hos- where he served unselfishly Dell Green and loving sisters, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. pital. Service SHARON WHITE, 68, as a preceptor for medical Althea Hughes (Eddie) and 12 p.m., in the supervisor, died students. He was loved by his Emma Johnson along with , 86, Eric S. George JIMMIE LEE WELLS chapel. November 7 students and took great pride a host of nieces, nephews, realtor, died B.C. BALOM, 89, died at North Shore in teaching them the tradition- cousins and friends. He also November 6 at PERRY PLUMMER, SR., October 31. Service 11 a.m., Medical Center. al way of medicine. leaves to mourn his sister in Baptist Hospital. 56, retired, died Saturday at St. Ruth Missionary Service 11 a.m., Carey was extremely laws, Hazel Florence and her Survivors October 28 at Baptist Church, Dania Beach, Friday at Upper talented and in addition to daughter, Claretha Gilmore; include his sister, Home. Service FL. Room Ministries practicing medicine he was a Traci Lynn Florence and her Geraldine Wells 10 a.m., Satur- of Miami Gardens. guitarist. Carey was also a daughter, Tiffany Renay Davis. Jones. Service day in the chap- ANTONIO ALLEN, 47, 11 a.m., Saturday in the chapel. el. died November 5. Service 1 p.m., Saturday at Ebenezer FELISHIA MICHELE Missionary Baptist Church, Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Happy Birthday THOMAS, 52, TOMMY L. RIGGINS, 66, Hallandale Beach, FL. secretary, died In loving memory of, In loving memory of, In loving memory of, trucker driver, November died November BARBARA JEAN 11. Survivors 5 at Memorial DENMARK ROBERTS, 75, include her Hospital West. died October 28. Service 10:30 children, Service 1:15 a.m., Saturday in the chapel. Brittnay Mobley, p.m., Saturday Brenyae at Peaceful Zion SHARYN LEE JONES, 72, Thomas and Brian Thomas; Missionary Bap- died November 7. Services stepdaughter, Tiffany Thomas; tist Church. were held. mother, Gladys Irby; brothers, Dexter Irby, George Hightower Hadley Davis - and Anthony Hightower; Nakia Ingraham stepbrother, Claude Elton Miami Gardens MICHELLE JOHNSON, 52, stylist, died October 29. Thomas, III. Viewing 4-8 p.m., KEITH AUGUSTUS COKE, Friday at Bethel Apostolic 73, died Services were held Temple. Service 11 a.m., November Saturday at Bethel Apostolic 1 at Home. EUPHEMIA MORRIS, 84, Temple. Service 10 certified nursing assistant, died October 29. Services were held JOHN W. HAGAN CORPORAL STEPHANIE JELISSIA R. SMITH a.m., Saturday 11/17/1937 - 01/11/2004 YVETTE JAMES VALENCIA at Revival McCullough-Georgia CAMILLE JEAN- 11/13/1967 aka SUNSHINE Tabernacle We love and miss you. You 11/13/1994 - 12/15/2018 JANE ELIZABETH CASH, Assembly of God. FRANCOIS, 59, medical 83, died assistant, died October 22. are forever in our hearts. We light a candle in your October 24 in Services were held. From your loving wife. memory. You would be 52 It seems that you just left ANDRE PIERRE, 75, taxi Dorothy; your son, Michael; years old now. We celebrate us yesterday. Our hearts Warner Robins, driver, died GA, after a RENEE FUNDORA, 87, and other family members. your life. hurts to know that you are October 31 at Wherever you are, God is. with HIm. We miss your lengthy illness. homemaker, died November 4. North Shore We miss you “Forever our smile, your jokes, your laugh- Memorial Services were held. Hospital. Happy Birthday Angel.” We know you are ter and much more. Wishing service 12 p.m., Service 10 a.m., free. We know you and P’nut you where here with us. Saturday, November 30, 2019 Saturday at Holy In loving memory of, are together. Peace and We also want to thank ev- at Church of God in Christ Wade Family Catholic Love. eryone that called, came to LASARAH PILAR REID, AM Cohen Temple, 1747 NW Church. Thank you, God! visit, brought food, cards and 39, sales representative, died 3 Ave., Miami, FL 33136. Go Your family: Mom Bettie J. your condolences. November 1 at Harbor Grace to www.mcculloughfh.com to CHERYL DARLENE Anderson; brothers, Willie We love you, but God loves Hospice. Service 11 a.m., sign the Online Registry for the PENN, 64, G. Fenderson and Richard you best. RIH Sunshine til we Saturday at Gethsemane family. McCullough Funeral cosmetologist, James; sisters, Felicia and met you again. Missionary Baptist Church. Home and Crematory has the died October Valerie James (BFF) and We love you, Mom, privilege of being entrusted 27 at Jackson “Kango”; many relatives and Michael, your daughter, with these arrangements. Hospital. AJ Manuel - FL City friends. family and friends. Service 12 p.m., Saturday in the LORETTA WASHINGTON, Van Orsdel Family chapel. 60, homemaker, died HARRY LEE PEARSON, November 2. Service 12 p.m., 69, trucker Range-Homestead Saturday at Morning Star driver, died Missionary Baptist Church. In Memoriam KATHELENE L. GREEN, 59, November 3. housekeeping Service 1 p.m., In loving memory of, supervisor, died Saturday at St. VIEW YOUR November 5 EVANGELIST Mark Missionary SHIRLEY COCHRAN at South Dade MARION BLUE Baptist Church. 01/09/1948 - 11/11/2007 Nursing and OBITUARIES 06/16/1927 - 11/15/1985 Rehab. Center. Love always, Sherrianne, Sadly missed by your Obituaries are due Service 11 a.m., ONLINE AT Willie, Shirlenia, and Willie, Jr. Saturday at daughters; Carmel Blue- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday Scott, Janie Blue, Nevada Great William Chapel Freewill WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM 305-694-6210 Baptist Church. Blue-Washignton and family.