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VIEWPOINT BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY | DECEMBER 26, 2018 - JANUARY 1, 2019 | MiamiTimesOnline.com Credo Of The Black Press MEMBER: National Newspaper Periodicals Postage EDITORIAL The Black Press believes that America Publisher Association paid at Miami, Florida (ISSN 0739-0319) can best lead the world from racial and MEMBER: The Newspaper POSTMASTER: Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, Association of America Send address changes to national antagonism when it accords Miami, Florida 33127-1818 Subscription Rates: One Year THE MIAMI TIMES, to every person, regardless of race, If we have to have mass Post Office Box 270200 $65.00 – Two Year $120.00 P.O. Box 270200 creed or color, his or her human and Buena Vista Station, Miami, Florida 33127 Foreign $75.00 Buena Vista Station, Miami, FL Phone 305-694-6210 legal rights. Hating no person, fearing 7 percent sales tax for Florida residents 33127-0200 • 305-694-6210 shootings, officials need no person, the Black Press strives to H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 help every person in the firm belief that GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritus is held back. to treat them the same RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman he Miami Times would like to draw your attention to a number: five. T Five is the amount of documented mass shootings that happened in 2018 within the city limits of Miami. All told, four peo- Trump is much worse than I thought ple were killed, some innocent bystanders. Same for the 22 injured CHARLES BLOW, The New York Times by gunfire. The gun violence we are talking about here is when four My original objections to for that and other crimes. in the past nine days — since or more people are injured or killed during the same time-period, Trump, the things that pushed Trump, for his part, lied our last update — the president in or around the same location. me into the Resistance, were his about these payments and de- has averaged 32 claims a day. The inner city neighborhoods of Brownsville, Overtown and Lib- immorality, dishonesty, fraudu- nied them — while also hav- When we first started this proj- erty City each had gun violence that equated to what the Gun Vio- lence and grift. ing those around him lie about ect for the president’s first 100 lence Archives calls mass shootings. I freely admit now that I was them on his behalf — until he days, he averaged 4.9 claims a The police say that mass shooting is a media term, that there re- seeing only the pointy edge of Trump’s tsunami of could simply no longer lie about day. He passed the 2,000 mark ally is no such label in law enforcement. But when the term mass an enormous machine. I had no untruths helped push them anymore. Then came the on Jan. 10 — eight months ago.” media is used, it gets the attention of everyone. So The Miami Times idea how immoral Trump actu- roulette wheel of revolving ex- Just this month, the newspa- will be attaching the term mass shootings to all crime scenes in the the count in The Fact ally is. planations that makes one dizzy per’s Fact Checker was forced tri-county area that are recorded by the Gun Violence Archives. Checker’s database The same month that Trump because of their silliness. to create a new category of ly- If the phrase mass shootings activates state and federal agencies, past“ 5,000 on the pulled the outrageous stunt of Nearly every aspect of ing just for the Trump era: the then it’s time for activation. inviting women who had ac- 601st day of his Trump’s life is now under inves- “Bottomless Pinocchio” for Millions of dollars are being invested in the neighbors where cused Bill Clinton of inappro- tigation for wrongdoing, some- “when a politician refuses to these crimes are taking place. Overtown is being revitalized by the presidency. That’s an priate sexual behavior to his thing I could not have foreseen. drop a claim that has been fact Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agen- average of 8.3 Trum- debate with Hillary Clinton, I could not have predicted, checked as three or four Pinoc- cy. One of the mass shootings, where five people were injured, some his personal lawyer, Michael pian claims a day, but when I first wrote that Trump chios, keeps saying it over and being transported by car to the hospital, happened Dec. 1 in Over- Cohen, apparently under his in- in the past nine days was a pathological liar, that his over and over again, so that it town. That was the weekend of the start of Art Basel, which had structions, facilitated a $130,000 rate of lying would increase basically becomes disinforma- an official exhibition called Soul Basel in Overtown. In the Liberty payment to the porn star Stormy with his time in office, rather tion, propaganda.” City-Brownsville area, Liberty City Rising is on the rise, which is to Daniels to prevent her from tell- than decrease. As The Washing- I couldn’t have predicted any transform run-down housing into mixed income communities. At to buy the story of the Playboy ing America that she had a sex- ton Post Fact Checker put it in of it, but here we are, and the this point these projects can be likened to lipstick on pigs. model Karen McDougal, who ual encounter with Trump, who September: president, his congressional These flair ups of gun violence cannot be tolerated or condoned. also claimed a sexual relation- was married with a small child. “Trump’s tsunami of untruths backers and his citizen support- It cannot be business as usual. We do not have to have press confer- ship with Trump. This payment was a few months helped push the count in The ers are continuing to tell us that ences only when – God forbid – a child dies in the urban core. We According to prosecutors, after Cohen had helped arrange Fact Checker’s database past this doesn’t matter as much as need to have press conferences and calls to action every single time both were campaign finance a $150,000 deal between Ameri- 5,000 on the 601st day of his we think, that this is a politically there is gun violence, whether someone dies or not. violations — federal crimes — can Media Inc., the parent com- presidency. That’s an average of driven prosecution, that every- The Miami-Dade State Attorney said that the shooters are getting and now a judge has sentenced pany of The National Enquirer, 8.3 Trumpian claims a day, but one does what Trump has done. younger and younger. That must mean law enforcement has some Cohen to three years in prison information about who the shooters are. Miami-Dade County is de- veloping a program to offer some sort of amnesty to those who are wreaking havoc in the community if they pledge to stop. This is a good deal. Then those reformed young people should be allowed White churches have to stand up to participate in the revitalization that is happening in their com- JESSE JACKSON, Afro.com munity. Officials, law enforcement, if you are going to ask people to leave In 2019, we will commemo- gressive and leveraged home What responsibility do a life of crime, have something equitable for them to do or no doubt rate 400 years since the first loans. white people have to register that cycle will restart. 20 slaves were transported African-Americans are and turnout for progressive Change means consistency – not turning the place into a police by ship from Africa by white constantly told to pull them- Black and white Democrats state for a week and then disappearing. It means constant patrolling, slave traders and landed in selves up by their bootstraps. running for office? especially in the areas the state attorney has identified as the hot Jamestown, Virginia. In the Black church, for ex- African-Americans are One would have thought spots in the county, which seem to be all of Overtown, Liberty City, Now four centuries later, ample, ministers repeatedly constantly told to pull when the four little girls race remains a central divid- preach the need for discipline, were bombed in the 16th Brownsville and the Goulds to Homestead areas. themselves up by their Several rounds of gunfire have been heard by Shot-spotters, but ing line. Today, for example, self-reliance, faith and hard Street Baptist Church, white are the rest of us deaf? the racial wealth gap exposes work. Yet even those who suc- bootstraps. In the Black churches would have at least a stark difference. The medi- ceed still remain behind. church,“ for example, held prayer services or ser- an wealth of a white house- The divide has deep histor- ministers repeatedly vices of reconciliation. In- hold (median means half are ical roots. Two-hundred for- stead, most attacked Dr. King above and half below) is 12 ty-six years of chattel slavery preach the need for as an outside agitator, as if he CARTOON CORNER times greater than that of a (1619-1865), only twelve years discipline, self-reliance, had set the bombs. Black household. The medi- of Reconstruction (1865- faith and hard work. Yet Recently in Alabama, I wit- an wealth of a white house- 1877), 19 years of Black Codes, even those who succeed nessed a stark contrast. One hold is $134,430, of Blacks it is KKK and white citizen coun- extreme was the excitement $11,030. cil violence (1877-1896), 58 still remain behind. in anticipation of the Geor- In the financial collapse, Af- years of legal apartheid with gia/Alabama SEC champi- rican-American households nearly 5,000 African-Ameri- enough numbers and margins onship football game. When suffered the worse. Black cans lynched and, even since for Democrats so that candi- a young African-American unemployment rose twice the 1954 Brown decision, on- dates white and Black had a athlete, Jalen Hurts, replaced as much as white unemploy- going racial discrimination. chance to be elected. Demo- an injured Tua Tagovailoa at ment in the Great Recession. During the recent midterm crats seem almost satisfied quarterback, every Alabami- Middle-class Black families, elections, I was constantly if 20 to 30 percent of whites an of every political persua- lacking inherited wealth, asked whether African-Amer- turn out to vote for Black or sion, right, left and center, were targeted for the most ag- icans would vote in high progressive white candidates. was pulling for him. First Step must only be stepping stone INIMAI CHETTIAR AND AMES GRAWERT, USA Today The First Step Act is just We can’t truly end mass in- year rapidly approaching, that: a first step that will, carceration without address- Democratic candidates can among other things, give ing the remaining nearly 90 and arguably must compete judges more leeway at sen- percent. to improve on the First Step tencing and adjust mandato- Altogether, that means we Act. Anything less, risks ced- ry minimums for some crack need to start thinking about ing a bipartisan issue that cocaine charges. what the nation's second step While strong on its own, advances key progressive This effort, while worth should look like. more broadly, First Step priorities — like racial and celebrating, will be incom- One option is a bill that misses the mark when economic justice — to Re- plete without more aggres- would use federal dollars to it comes to significantly publicans. sive (and progressive) re- encourage states to reduce Key to the First Step Act forms. their prison rates. Congres- reducing“ the incarcerat- are a series of long-overdue While strong on its own, sional grant programs helped ed population in the U.S. reductions of draconian man- more broadly, First Step miss- build mass incarceration. Around 40 percent of datory minimums for federal es the mark when it comes Legislation like the Reverse prisoners are incarcerat- drug sentences. But some to significantly reducing the Mass Incarceration Act of of the sentencing reduction incarcerated population in 2017, introduced by Sen. Cory ed today without a valid provisions of First Step are the U.S. Around 40 percent Booker, D-N.J., could help un- public safety reason. forward-looking only — even of prisoners are incarcerated wind it. The bill would have though they were initially today without a valid public provided billions in grant intended to help people al- safety reason. A prior incar- funding. ple and making even more ready in prison, too. Once the nation of criminal justice re- A second option would be drastic cuts to incarceration bill is passed, thousands of form, the Sentencing Reform to eliminate prison as a sanc- than the First Step Act pro- people will continue serving and Corrections Act, would tion for lower-level crimes, vides. time under the very outdated have put a much more sig- and slash sentences across Now that this moderate laws the Senate just revised. nificant dent in the federal the board. To end mass in- sentencing reform effort has To be sure, Congress is go- prison population by limiting carceration, every state been branded “the Trump ing to have other priorities in the reach of other mandatory would have to adopt its own criminal justice bill,” politi- the next session. But with a minimum provisions. reforms. But the federal gov- cians committed to justice divided government, crim- And the federal prison sys- ernment can show the way, reform will need to bring on inal justice reform is one of tem only holds about 12 per- by either providing incentive much bolder and broader the only areas of bipartisan cent of America's prisoners. funding, or leading by exam- proposals. With an election agreement on Capitol Hill. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018 - JANUARY 1, 2019 Black Politics in 2018 THE YEAR THAT ALMOST WAS A VICTORY

K. BARRETT BILALI 200 bills to get here, and [email protected] sadder still that there are people who currently use If the political highlights nooses to intimidate and of 2018 could be summed express their racist views.” up in one word, that word A lynching meme was would be: Gillum. used to target Florida State The bright and char- University football coach ismatic former mayor of Willie Taggart last month. Tallahassee Andrew Gillum, “It was a poignant re- rose up and gave hope to minder of Florida’s painful the chances of Florida elect- lynching history that also ing its first Black governor. underscored the continued “We had someone Black need to enact anti-lynching who was very close to legislation,” said Wilson. winning the Florida’s It could be called a Black governor’s race and that bipartisan effort. A simple was Andrew Gillum,” said act of agreement by Black Marcus Stanley of Miami Dems and Reps changed Gardens when asked what the course of American is the story of the year for history. Black people. "Today, we have right- The progressive can- ed that wrong and taken didate of the Democratic corrective action that rec- party predicted his success ognizes this stain on our in winning the primary and country's history," Booker gaining the nomination. Photo courtesy Facebook said in a statement follow- “On August 28, 1963, Senator Jason Pizzo was successful in beating Daphne Campbell in the primary to become the first white elected ing the vote. Dr. [Martin Luther] King leader in Liberty City for decades. Maybe the three Black gave his ‘I Have a Dream, senators considered the speech,” tweeted Gillum. famous quote of founding “On August 28, 2008, Pres- father Benjamin Franklin ident Obama accepted his who said, ‘we must, indeed, nomination for President. all hang together or, most On August 28, 2018, I’m assuredly, we shall all hang going to win the Democrat- separately.’ ic primary for Governor of Florida.” SENATOR JASON PIZZO And he did despite what Liberty City has a white seemed like impossible man representing it in Tal- odds. In a field of five other lahassee for the first time candidates, all multi-mil- in decades. lionaires, his polling was in Democrat Sen. Jason the single digits. Yet he was Pizzo was able to unseat able to rise up and win the scandal-ridden Daphne primary with 34 percent of Campbell to win election in the vote. the 38th Senate district. He It took a coalition of was sworn in on Nov. 20. young progressive voters “Pizzo has never held and people of color to send Photo courtesy eyeonmiami public office before, so at shockwaves through Flori- State representative this point, you hope he will da's Democratic party. The Dotie Joseph of District be representative of the establishment candidates 108 has already been community, said Dwight were shocked at the results Bullard, who was senator sworn-in and will be at the Photo courtesy tallahassee.com but eventually embraced of this district from 2012 to opening legislative session Gillum gained national attention but fell short by 33,000 votes in his race for Gover- the charismatic and young 2016. political up and comer. in March nor of Florida Bullard calls the district And so did Florida. a “retail political district.” His polling was high To be successful, he said, from the beginning to beat a senator will have to be Republican Ron DeSantis seen in the community and who started on a racially not sit home or camp out dividing tone. in Tallahassee. His district “We don’t want to mon- is made up of the haves, key this up,” said DeSantis. the haves not and the haves Right until the end, Gil- some but not much. lum was ahead in the polls. “He did have a lot of But he would concede on Black supporters, so it is election night with 85,000 not as though he is coming behind his opponent. from way out in left-field,” Then the recount started. said Bullard. “He has defi- Uncounted ballots were nitely developed some key found in post offices and at relationships that got him the airport. elected.” Gillum pulled back from Bullard cited accusations his concession and made it of healthcare fraud and the clear that it wasn’t over un- imprisonment of Camp- til every ballot is counted. bell’s son as unneeded After recounts, both by attention. machine and hand, Gillum And then there was still fell short by 33,000. Photo courtesy The New York Times Hurricane Irma when Gillum was among three Senators Booker, Scott and Harris crossed party lines to introduce a bill to make lynching a federal crime which Campbell tweeted to FPL Black gubernatorial candi- passed unanimously. about getting her lights on dates who did not win their and ignored the community statewide elections. Stacey DeSantis now wants to election bid for District 108. ing a woman in the face in South Carolina joined which was also in the dark. Abrams lost by and similar have a legislative act to But it could have been a 2014. Despite this, the 108th forces to introduce a bill “As small as that action margin in Georgia and Ben more clearly define Amend- case of a better alternative district elected him in 2016 that will make lynching a may have been, it was a real Jealous lost in Maryland. ment 4. However, the state and demographic change in anyway. federal crime. dig on her priority of lead- “Though he did not win, legislature does not recon- his district, which includes If you ask Hardemon, Their measure passed ership,” said Bullard. I still believe that he has vene until March, which Liberty City. he blames his loss on the unanimously with an amaz- “People felt more in line something better coming would leave about 1.4 mil- Dotie Joseph bested Democrats conspiring to ing 100 votes. with Pizzo’s politics than his way that we all shall stay lion ex-felons in limbo as to Hardemon and was sworn unseat him. He does admit For the first time in the they did with Senator tuned for. He took a stand whether they can vote. into office last month. She that supporting Republi- history of the United States, Campbell’s.” for Black people all over the “Republicans have been worked hard, raised more can Speaker of the House the Senate has decided to But Pizzo has been ab- world,” said Stanley. consistently and persistent- money and garnered sup- Richard Corcoran’s charter make lynching a federal sent in the district. A series ly involved in voter sup- port from local unions. Her school initiatives in ex- crime. For over 100 years, of meetings this fall about AMENDMENT 4 pression,” said civil rights Haitian roots may have also change for funding for the lynching was investigated Liberty City Rising had the After 150 years, Florida’s attorney H.T. Smith. helped in a district which is Poinciana Industrial Park by each state. And we know community in a tizzy but citizens decided to give the Miami-Dade supervisor of changing demographically. project could have caused how that went in the Jim Pizzo wasn’t present. Part right to vote to ex-felons elections is ready to accept Blacks make up 63 percent his political demise. The Crow South. of Liberty City Rising is who had paid their debt to applications from all citi- of the population, but Hai- $2 million slotted for the The Senate bill says that Liberty Square Rising, A society. zens ready to register. tian Creole and Spanish are decades-old industrial park 99 percent of all partici- $307 million rehab of the Amendment 4 was writ- “Tallahassee is the one spoken in more households project is now in limbo. pants of lynchings were oldest public housing stock ten to allow these “return- that determines eligibil- than English, according to “Florida Rep. Roy Harde- not punished and called in the Southern United ing citizens” the ability to ity,” said Robert Rodri- election data for the dis- mon had a lot of counselors lynching "the ultimate States. When Housing participate in society once guez, a spokesman for trict. to whom he listened. He expression of racism in the Choice Vouchers, known more. Miami-Dade’s elections So gone now are the just listened to and sur- United States.” widely as Section 8, were The referendum clearly department. “They’re community meetings led rounded himself with the “I am extremely pleased issued to some residents, excluded those who com- the one that verifies voter by Hardemon in which a wrong counselors,” wrote that the U.S. Senate vot- fear and consternation mitted murder or sexual information. We are going brawl breaks out and police Miami Times columnist ed unanimously to make took over, mostly because assault. And the 65 percent to proceed as told by the are called to the scene and Brian Dennis. “He has no lynching a federal crime of a poorly executed con- of Floridians, more than 5 department of state.” people injured. Also gone one to blame but himself.” and will wholeheartedly tract. The NAACP stepped million people, knew that is an elected official with a support anti-lynching leg- in to get the contract this constitution-changing ROY HARDEMON’S FALL criminal record involving LYNCHING islation in the House,” said revised and clarified how referendum was to be en- FROM GRACE assault. Democrats Cory Booker Congresswoman Frederica residents could return to acted on Jan. 8. Roy Hardemon says local “I am not a wife beater,” of New Jersey and Kamala S. Wilson. “It’s a pity that it their rehab Liberty Square All except Gov.-elect Ron Democrats ate his lunch said Hardemon although Harris of California and has taken 100 years and the residents. Still no sign of DeSantis. and dumped him in his re- he was arrested for punch- Republican Tim Scott of introduction of more than Pizzo. The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018 - JANUARY 1, 2019 Black lawyers lauds Judge Eric Hendon appointment Concern expressed over lack of diversity on Florida's higher court

K. BARRETT BILALI [email protected]

With less than a month before leaving office, Gov. Rick Scott appointed a Black justice for the first time. Mi- I hope that more Black ami-Dade County Circuit judges will be consid- Judge Eric Hendon has been ered for the appellate selected to serve on the Third bench and more Black District Court of Appeals in judges considered for South Florida. the Florida Supreme He was one of six judicial “ appointments Scott made be- Court.” fore leaving office in January for the U.S. Senate. Those in the local legal —Stephen Hunter Johnson community say that Scott’s appointment of Hendon is a step in the right direction but that there is a real con- cern that the Florida Supreme Court will be left without any Black justices since Judge Peggy Quince is facing man- datory retirement. Hendon is replacing retir- ing Judge Richard Suarez on the appellate court. Judgeme.us “I am very honored to have Judge Eric Hendon has been appointed to serve on the bench of the Third District Court of Appeals. been appointed to the appel- late court,” said Hendon. “I criminal division. In 2002, he Hendon follows in the inated to benches throughout from which DeSantis can Black judges considered for have been working hard for lost his election to stay on the footsteps of Judge Wilkie D. Florida’s court system. choose. Arscott said there is the Florida Supreme Court,” this. And I am looking for- bench. Ferguson, who served on the “Judge Hendon brings to not one Black name on that said Johnson. ward to continuing my ser- “I was so excited about be- same Third District Court the bench his life experience. nomination list. Johnson remains hopeful vice.” ing a judge, that I was only fo- of Appeals from 1981 to 1993. He is well rounded. He has “Judge Hendon’s appoint- that diversity of judges will Hendon attended the Uni- cused on my work,” said Hen- Ferguson was later appointed been on the bench for many ment to the third DCA is well happen. versity of Florida, where he don. He said he later learned by President Bill Clinton to years. He will be diligent and earned and something for us “I expect that Governor De- attained both his bachelor’s the importance of the politi- the U. S. District Court where affords everyone the courtesy to celebrate,” said local attor- Santis will do the right thing,” and law degrees. He began cal side of being a judge. he served for 10 years before that they need,” said Arscott. ney Stephen Hunter Johnson. said Johnson. practicing law in 1979, gaining He was re-appointed to the his death in 2003. Yet, Arscott and others “The other lack of diversity Hendon said there are sev- experience on both sides of county court in 2006 until Ferguson has a Black bar as- in her group are more con- on the Supreme Court is a eral Black judges who have the legal divide. Scott appointed him to the sociation named in his honor. cerned that there are no separate issue.” the qualifications and expe- He worked 20 years as a 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida Loreal Arscott, who is a board Black nominees on the list for He agrees that there is a rience to serve on Florida’s trial lawyer, served as a pros- in 2012. member of Wilkie D. Fergu- the three Supreme Court va- need to address the impend- high court. ecutor and also served as an Hendon said his work will son Bar Association and one cancies that will come open ing lack of diversity on the Hendon applied at least assistant attorney general be about reviewing lower of the founding members of in January. Gov.-elect Ron Florida Supreme Court. 10 times to become a coun- during Gov. Charlie Crist’s court judges’ decisions. the Judicial Diversity Initia- DeSantis will have to appoint For the past 36 years, there ty judge and was nominated administration. “It is a more scholarly type tive, said Hendon’s appoint- them. has been a Black Florida Su- seven times, before getting He helped those who could of judging,” said Hendon, ment was needed. Quince, who has reached preme Court justice. The the appointment that started not afford a lawyer, when he who is 62 years old. “This is “We need more diverse the mandatory retirement next Supreme Court to con- his career. provided his legal acumen as a great opportunity and I’m opinions on the bench,” she age of 70, is the only Black vene will not have any, un- “When you are applying a public defender and as the looking forward to it.” said. judge on the Florida Supreme less DeSantis chooses a Black for an appointment, it is a director of the James E. Scott During his term as gover- The Judicial Diversity Ini- Court. judge who is not on the nom- process. And you may have Community Association in nor, Scott has appointed 34 tiative was formed by con- The Supreme Court Judi- ination list. to keep at it,” Hendon said. Miami-Dade. judges to the appellate court. cerned legal Black profes- cial Nominating Commis- “I hope that more Black “This is what I tell younger Hendon was first appointed Hendon is the first Black per- sionals who advocate for sion, which Scott appointed, judges will be considered for attorneys, don’t give up. Keep to county court in 1999 in the son to be chosen. more Black judges to be nom- provided a list of 11 names the appellate bench and more trying.” The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018 - JANUARY 1, 2019 Miami Gardens voters envision the light All but one special lighting district to be under city's management Miami Times Staff Report fortable with the city, some people feel more comfort- The results are in for the able with the county. Some special lighting district ref- people don’t care,” said erendum vote in Miami Gar- Romero. dens. Nineteen of the special She said there are some ad- lighting districts voted yes to vantages for the districts to get their lighting and securi- be adminsitered by the local ty managed by the city and municipality. First, city gov- one will be in the dark. Well, ernments are more in touch not really. Walden Town- with their constituents. And homes is the only special the county is much bigger so lighting district which voted it has more expenses than a to remain with Miami-Dade smaller government. It actu- County as the administrator ally may be more expensive and collector of taxes for its under the county. lighting usage. Liset Romero, “We are neutral about the special projects administra- decision to change,” said tor for the county’s parks de- Romero. “It matter more partment, said this is the first what the residents want to time she has seen a district do. That’s why we have an say no to the city becoming election.” the administrator. Miami Gardens has prom- “We will continue manag- ised to expand the lighting ing the district as we have footprint to provide a more been,” said Romero.Walden secure and well-lit environ- Townhomes special district ment for its taxpayers to live, is bounded on the north by work and play. Northwest 215 Street, on the “Just having a city that’s east by Northwest 13 Court, better lit, it’s safer. It’s better on the south by Northwest for economic development,” 214 Street and the west by said Miami Gardens Mayor the Florida Turnpike Ramp. Oliver Gilbert III. Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert III preparing for video to promote special fighting districts controlled by the “Some people feel com- — K. Barrett Bilali city.

According to an arrest report, Nonprofit helps abuse victims of human trafficking and South Dixie Highway. A public Curry, 33, who relatives said victims celebrate life, domestic violence. The chil- viewing was held Thursday at was 3 months pregnant, was Christmas dren who received gifts are all Sweet Home Missionary Bap- NEWS BRIEFS fatally shot while sitting in her Happiness could be seen on survivors of sexual and physi- tist Church in Miami from 5 -10 COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT. car in the 2500 block of Supe- the faces dozens of children cal violence. p.m. Friday's services were rior Street on the night of Nov. who received new, unwrapped held at the same church. Ser- Teens arrested in and Tamarray K. McDaniels, 26. Police said her daughter gifts as part of No More Tears' Funeral held Friday for vices began at 9 a.m. and were connection with Opa-locka 15, face charges of first-degree was shot in the arm. She was annual holiday party. The event officer killed in ATV Crash followed by a private interment woman’s death murder. treated at Jackson Memorial took place at Temple Kol Ami Final funeral services were ceremony. Two teenagers have been Beckham also faces a sec- Hospital's Ryder Trauma Cen- Emanu-El in Plantation. The held Friday, Dec. 21 for a Mi- Brown, 46, was with the de- arrested after the fatal shoot- ond-degree attempted felony ter and was later released. Au- event featured music, food and ami-Dade police officer who partment for about 15 years ing of Quantia Kiara Curry in murder charge, while McDan- thorities said witnesses identi- games. was killed in an ATV crash. and leaves behind a wife and Opa-locka, which also injured iels faces a first-degree at- fied McDaniels and Beckham No More Tears is a nonprof- Officer Jermaine Brown died three children. The cause of her 13-year-old daughter. tempted felony murder charge, as the people who walked up to it organization based in South after the Dec. 12 ATV crash in the crash remains under inves- Zackrus B. Beckham, 19, according to Local 10. the victims' car and opened fire. Florida, with a mission to assist the area of 211th Street and tigation. STREET

COMPILED BY TAMICATalk JEAN-CHARLES, [email protected] How do you feel about white people calling the cops on Black people?

ROBBIE BLACK, 62 LAWANA WILEY, 24 Brownsville EMMANUEL SOTOMAYOR, 25 Miami Gardens Miami

We’re born suspects. I feel like there is still a lot That’s it. We’re born sus- I think the color of your skin is irrelevant, especially of prejudice in the world. pects because of our heri- [There] are a lot of Black-on- tage, or our past, and how if someone commits a crime and someone sees it. But Black crimes; and they do they feel about us. Racism is rob, they do shoot and they very much alive, and that’s a if it’s out of prejudice then yeah, it’s messed up. do kill, but white people do it, part of it. So why not sic the too. I feel like a lot of people dog on us when they catch are racist. us off away from our native areas?

CHASTIDY MASON, 41 Macon, GA ANTONIO CHANEY, 28 The way I see it, if you do Opa-locka the crime, then you should RAEKWON WILLIAMS, 23 do the time. But how some Sometimes they want to Miami of these police officers be judge a book by its cover. It taking people down, the way can really be hard out here It depends on [the situ- they have done it [forcefully], with some cops, even though ation]. Police sometimes I feel like it’s kind of wrong not all are bad. abuse their authority and go to prove yourself. But if you overboard instead of han- haven’t done anything and dling the situation in a correct you’re just being accused way. without any kind of evidence or anything, then you should not be brutally attacked. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018 - JANUARY 1, 2019 2018 crimes and extreme punishment K.BARRETT BILALI that he gave convicted Blacks enough. who said she was out shop- more victims are injured or [email protected] more time in jail than whites Frederick Dominguez broke ping with her son at the time killed in one location, exclud- doing the same crime. the blue code of silence and of the shooting. ing the shooter. Miami-Dade County has seen its share of unfavorable crim- Millan thought he would blew the whistle on his de- But the police, and the en- Urban-core communities inal justice news. Whether it is federal oversight of a police only get a slap on the wrist as partment, alleging that Poiti- tire criminal justice system, are plagued by mass shoot- department, accusations of over-policing by stopping and has been done in the past to er’s arrest report was falsified made a mistake. Evidence lat- ings. Yet they do not garner frisking innocent people, shooting into moving vehicles or wayward judges. to make it look like the officer er turned up to confirm their the same attention and public shooting a man who had his hands in the air, there is plenty But a coalition of Black legal who hit Poitier was in eminent alibis. outcry as shootings in schools of room for improvement. 2018 disappoints. Reports of police professional groups – includ- danger. “It’s the right thing to do,” or suburbia. officers framing men with troubled criminal histories, the ing the Gwen S. Cherry Black By way of his lawyer, Michael said Miami Police Chief Jorge “If you have a shooting in shooting by police of an unarmed 15-year-old inside his house Women Lawyers Association, Pizzi, a police body cam of the Colina when forced to release Coral Springs, even if it is one scream among other shenanigans it’s time for reform. Here the Haitian Lawyers Associa- event was released for the city the two young Black men. person that was shot, God are the lowlights. tion, the Caribbean Bar Asso- official and public to see. Poiti- This injustice occurred forbid, the alarm is ringed,” ciation, Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. er did not even raise his hands. just as the local chapter of Miami-Dade Branch NAACP BISCAYNE PARK POLICE keep Black men down.” Bar Association, TJ Reddick The offending officer, Adriel the American Civil Liberties President Ruban Roberts said. SCANDAL All three men have had their Bar Association and the Na- Dominguez - no relation to Union of Florida (ACLU) is- The negative perception at- They say where there is records for these crimes ex- tional Black Prosecutors Asso- the whistleblower - hit Poitier sued a scathing report show- tached to the urban-core com- smoke, there is fire. punged. ciation – came together to push without provocation. ing vast inequities in both munities take away the “shock In the case of Biscayne Park, But the scandal has repercus- for more adverse action against The case exposes how far treatment and outcomes for and awe” factor of deaths and the report of three Black men sion for the 2,000-plus other the judge. Miami Beach police will go to Blacks when dealing with po- injuries following gun vio- who were framed for burglary people who may have been ar- It worked. Millan faced an violate citizens’ civil right – es- lice and the courts. lence in areas such as Liberty crimes by the former police rested from 2010 to 2014 where on-the-record hearing and pecially if they are homeless or The report – entitled Un- City, Miami Gardens or Over- chief and his men was only the there is an uptick in the num- judgement by his superiors, otherwise “undesirable.” equal Treatment: Racial and town, said Roberts. smoke. The fire is the more ber of arrests, said Martinez. the Florida Supreme Court. But there is hope. At least Ethnic Disparities in Mi- He said the preconceived than 2,000 citizens who may “There’s more than 2,000 Facing a serious hearing, one good cop in the depart- ami-Dade County Criminal notions that other citizens have been falsely charged with cases that need to be re- Millan opted to resign. ment is brave enough to con- Justice – was seen by Black have of Black Miami commu- crimes over a four-year peri- viewed,” said Martinez. “The “I am not sure we can take all front their wrongdoing. lawyer activists as a call to nities do little to bring aware- od, said Carlos Martinez, Mi- majority of those arrests were the credit,” said Loreal Arscott, action for addressing racism ness to the constant violence ami-Dade’s public defender. misdemeanors.” who is an active member of the FALSE ARREST OF TWO within the criminal justice that’s happening in the differ- Ex-chief Raimundo Atesiano Martinez plans to meet in Judicial Diversity Initiative. BLACK BOYS IN system. ent neighborhoods. and three of his men received January with several Black and “But we did definitely come to- LIBERTY CITY “This study was meant to Many different organiza- prison sentences for their Hispanic law associations to gether as a collective when we In May, Miami Police held a be the beginning, a blueprint tions are fighting for gun and scorched-earth approach of get supported in reviewing the were first informed of his com- press conference to announce or roadmap, so we can have criminal justice reform, in- pinning crimes on otherwise, numerous cases to make sure ments. We quickly unified.” suspects in a Liberty City some concrete solutions,” creased economic opportuni- innocent Black men who have justice is done in 2019. shooting. said Attorney Trelvis Ran- ties and improved education criminal histories. Atesiano COPS GONE WILD IN Yaairness Rashad Bryant and dolph, a former public de- for urban-core communities. got the longest sentence of JUDGE MILLAN RESIGNS MIAMI BEACH Anthony Clinch were arrested fender. However, the change is not three years. OVER RACIST COMMENTS Miami Beach is a place of based on a warrant signed by happening at the rate that it But one of their victims Eleventh Circuit Court Judge sun and fun. the Miami-Dade State Attor- MASS SHOOTINGS IN MIAMI needs to. served nearly five years in pris- Stephen Millan seemed to be a But when Black people show ney Office and a judge. Bryant The city of Miami saw five The community needs to on and was thereafter deported great guy. He even came into up to the party, the fun ends. and Clinch did not commit the mass shootings this year leav- work together to continue to Haiti. The other two – one a the Black community to ask for So was the case with Low- crimes with which they would ing four dead and 22 injured tackling the gun violence is- 16-year-old boy – were charged votes. ell Poitier Jr. The reportedly were eventually charged. in these acts of violence. sue. with crimes based on falsified But his racist behavior on homeless man had an encoun- They waited days in a pre-trial Three of them occurred “We, the people in those arrest affidavits. the bench forced this judge to ter with Miami Beach police facility charged with first-de- since Thanksgiving weekend, communities have to be out- Civil right attorney H.T. resign. during which he was cold- gree murder and first-degree two in Overtown and one in raged,” said Roberts. “We Smith sees the history behind Evidence surfaced showing cocked and knocked out on the attempted murder. Worse, Brownsville. have to raise the sense of the headlines. that he used racist comments ground by a cop. their mugshots in prison reds The Gun Violence Archive, awareness of these things that “This is a vestige of slavery to describe a defendant in a The travesty of justice would were on display for maximum a nonprofit organization that are happening in our commu- and keeping Black people in case over which he was presid- not have ever been exposed press coverage. tracks violent gun activity nity.” check,” said Smith. “They want ing. He never denied making except for the gallant effort of Their alibis were not nationwide, defines a mass Miami Times Executive Edi- to frame Black men and make those racist comments. Worse a Miami Beach police officer checked. Police even refused shooting as when a firearm is tor Carolyn Guniss contributed sure Black men have records to yet, more evidence showed who basically said, enough is to listen to Bryant’s mother discharged in which four or to this report.

lice on 8-year-old Jordan Aus- But Reggie had the police Crow South used to make Black, graduating too bois- while Black, buying clothes at tin for selling water without called on him and his siblings calling police on Black peo- terously while Black, wait- Barney’s while Black, or Ma- COPS an official permit. Alison Ettel while cutting a client’s lawns. ple the norm. The head of the ing for a school bus while cy’s, or Nordstrom Rack, get- CONTINUED FROM 1A said the Black boy was making Then on July 4, police were local NAACP said easy access Black, throwing a kindergar- ting locked out of your own too much noise and her call called when a Black woman to technology has helped ex- ten temper tantrum while home while Black, going to the the world took note after the had nothing to do with race. and her son in Winston-Sa- acerbate the problem. Black, drinking iced tea while gym while Black, asking for Starbucks incident. But the Also in June, 12-year-old lem, North Carolina, went to Here are a few other activ- Black, AirBnB’ing while the Waffle House corporate calling police on Black people Reggie Fields was just try- their community pool and she ities, The Washington Post Black, shopping for under- number while Black and read- would pick up steam as tem- ing to make some money for was challenged to show iden- gathered that you cannot wear while Black, having ing C.S. Lewis while Black. peratures rose. the summer so he started a tification. do if you have melanin in a loud conversation while And, of course, just living In June, a woman called po- lawn-mowing business. Segregation and the Jim your skin: couponing while Black, golfing too slowly while Black. LUKE CONTINUED FROM 1A old. The nonprofit organization, which sees Campbell as its pres- ident, uses football and athletics to enhance the character and development of Liberty City children through intramural sports and supportive activities. Many of the Warriors are enrolled at Olinda Elementary School and have never ventured outside of city limits. For some, Photo courtesy of Starz this trip would mark the first A scene for the Liberty City Warriors docuseries. time ever being on a plane. “For me to be able to get them details Campbell’s use of foot- and Antonio Brown played for to Los Angeles, that is a beauti- ball as a platform for communi- the program in their youth. ful thing,” Campbell said. “Tak- ty activism. So did the current Miami City ing some kids from Liberty City For more than 25 years, Camp- Commissioner Keon Hardemon. to LA. Can you believe that? bell has aided the development Hardemon, who appears in This will be impressionable to of the neighborhood children, the Starz docu-series, is anoth- them for the rest of their lives.” motivating them to excel both er success story of Campbell’s Miami-Dade County Public on and off the field. Many high youth football program. Schools board member, Dorothy Miami Times photo/Felipe Rivas caliber players have worn the Hardemon will fly to Los An- Bendross-Mindingall, who over- A member of the Warriors' team entourage wait to check in for a flight to Los Liberty City Optimist Warriors geles to cheer for the Warriors sees the district in which Olinda Angeles. uniform. NFL stars like Chad as they face Snoop’s Youth Foot- is located, echoed Campbell’s Ochocinco, Teddy Bridgewater ball team Saturday night. words. caught up in hip-hop’s West “[Campbell] is giving the Coast Vs. East Coast rivalry children of Liberty City a worl- of the early and mid 90’s. The dview,” Bendross-Mindingall rappers have traded diss re- said. “They would not have this cords and choice words in the experience if it were not for past. Now, the rappers turned him. He has taught them to run, football coaches are focused on and now he has shown them using the sport to benefit the they can fly.” children. “Coach Snoop that’s “I feel good,” said 10-year- my man,” he said. “He is good old defensive tackle, Hakeem people [sic].” Brooks, as he waited to check However, he said the main in his luggage at Miami Inter- point is for the players to have national Airport. “Snoop Dogg fun and enjoy themselves. better be ready! During the “That’s what it is all about,” he game we are enemies but after said. After the game, the team is the game we are friends.” slated to sightsee in Los Ange- In previous games, the West les. “[On] Sunday, we are going Coast rapper traveled with his to have a good time,” Campbell team to play Campbell’s War- said. riors locally. The Liberty City Optimist “We have had a rivalry for Warriors were the subject of a long time,” Campbell said. a six-part docu-series, which “Now we are going to go settle aired on the Starz network. the record.” “The Warriors of Liberty City,” The two iconic rappers got which premiered in September, The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019 Finance Technology

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New affordable housing comes to Liberty City PROJECTS FUNDED BY VOTER-APPROVED MIAMI FOREVER BOND SET TO BEGIN

FELIPE RIVAS around forever,” Suarez said. spectrum of affordability [email protected] “we want to be the most re- options,” he said. silient city in the world.” The city is planning two For 2019, Miami is set to The city is bonding out affordable housing projects fight flooding and sea-lev- about 15 percent, or $58 mil- in the Liberty City area for el rise, improve roads and lion, of the total funds for 2019. Residences at Dr. King develop affordable hous- shovel-ready projects, the Boulevard and Liberty Re- ing strategies via a gen- mayor said. “These are proj- naissance will be located in eral obligation bond. Last ects that we have already Commissioner Keon Harde- Wednesday, the Miami City been working on and we are mon’s District 5. Commission announced it getting ready to get started Hardemon was instru- is ready to launch the first in delivering.” mental in raising the amount phase of projects funded by Of the $58 million re- of money dedicated to af- the Miami Forever general served for the first round fordable housing, Russell obligation bond, approved of projects, $15 million will said. Through his swing vote by voters in November 2017. go to affordable housing; on the commission, he was The city will invest a total $10 million will be used for able to raise the amount of of $400 million in various sea-level rise and flood pre- monies allocated to afford- projects focused on sea-lev- vention; and $33 million will able housing from an initial el rise and flood prevention, be used for road improve- proposal of $20 million to a roadway improvements, af- ments, parks and cultural total of $100 million. fordable housing, parks and facilities and public safety. In addition to funding the cultural facilities and public The city will work togeth- affordable housing study safety. er with Florida Internation- and the two Liberty City The first set of shov- al University to conduct an residences, the city will also el-ready projects are set to affordable housing planning work to revamp the already begin, said Miami Mayor, study, said Commission- existing affordable housing Francis Suarez. er Ken Russell. “We want Photo via Wikimedia Commons stock. The bond allocated “We want the city to be to look at all the different Miami Commissioner Ken Russell SEE BOND 10B

(workforce) housing. failed to inform her But, according to sources, she housing affordability. And this is a good constituents of the had to make this happen be- Just take a look at how Cor- thing because it not impact of RAD. She cause of mismanagement of doba Courts in Opa-locka is only bridges the gap said she is “working funds. I certainly hope not. being managed and kept now. in housing, it also for you today to en- Perhaps when the affordable Cordoba is a development covers a wide range sure a better tomor- housing development in Bric- targeted for low-income fam- of incomes and sala- row,” but her actions kell is completed, residents ilies, but funded privately for AFFORDABLE HOUSING ries and will expand on the dais of late are of District 3 should consider a set amount of years. If we access to more indi- Pierre not reflective of this applying because RAD would wouldn’t have shed light and viduals and families one bit. It doesn’t have converted and privatized been the “watchdog” on the MATTERS in need. look right when one district most affordable units. substandard housing condi- DANIELLA PIERRE, [email protected] On the other hand, Com- is signaling to HUD that we You see, the problem with tions earlier this year, those missioner Audrey Edmonson, need affordable housing and privatization in government residents would probably be is sponsoring legislation and the other district in the same housing is there is little to no still living with mold, mil- County Commissioners, submitting applications for county and just a few miles oversight on how people are dew, sewer backups and other Rental Assistance Demon- away is saying something treated or the way the prop- unsanitary conditions. And need to be on one accord stration (RAD) that could completely different. Their erties are managed or pre- without oversight, and then potentially dismantle the af- actions, although in different served. And if land is steadily introducing RAD in our com- Affordable housing needs to be fordable housing in District 3. districts, should be on one ac- being reserved and earmarked munity, we may just end up And the sad part about all of cord. for developers and investors with more of the same. Poli- this is most of the affordable We’re already in a housing only, it doesn’t allow us, res- cymakers, please stop making higher on officials’ priority list housing developments and state of emergency and there idents, to purchase in our “deals” on the backs of your Here’s how two Mi- part of District 5, which she the people who stand in need are people still on waiting lists own neighborhoods. We can’t constituents. We are watching ami-Dade County Commis- represents. We should all ap- of shelter are in Edmonson’s for public housing. That alone compete with liquid assets you. sioners handle the affordable plaud Commissioner Higgins very own district. So for her should have been a signal to and financial wherewithal of a Are you a resident of pub- housing crisis. Commissioner for doing such a good job for to be in agreement with and Edmonson that our housing corporation. So, we then end lic housing? Have you heard Eileen Higgins is requesting our local housing market. Be- leading the charge to convert stock should not be altered up with investors and corpo- about RAD? Are you in sup- U.S. Housing and Urban De- cause, just in her short term, 6,426 public housing units to because too many of her very rations as landlords who may port of RAD? Let’s hear about velopment to fund and es- she has sponsored legislation, privatized Section 8 is abso- own constituents stand in not care about tenants’ rights, it! Contact Daniella Pierre af- tablish affordable and work- which aims to incorporate lutely absurd and disrespect- need of safe, decent and af- the upkeep of the buildings fordablehousingmatters@ force housing in Brickell, a both affordable and at-market ful, especially since she has fordable housing as it is now. and, most importantly, overall gmail.com. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019

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NATIONAL SPORTS REVIEW Williams returned to the center court. ry making stories. Realizing that opportunity tennis court following a Ramos called a code vio- Dare to dream. Dare to breeds success, O’Ree set ZIEGLER 14-month maternity leave. lation against Williams for try something different. out to introduce hockey to Her season was marred with coaching, a point penalty for Hers: communities previously injuries, defeat, and ques- racket abuse and finally a Brehanna Daniels was unexposed to the sport. REPORT tionable treatment from game penalty for calling him determined not to let a little The 83 year old was JENNY ZIEGLER, [email protected] tennis officials. a “liar and a thief.” thing like gender or color enshrined into the Hockey Williams faced against “I’ve seen other men stop her. Hall of fame for his contri- Let’s take a trip back This one has to be the Japan’s Naomi Osaka at the call other umpires several Changing tires and chang- butions in expanding the down memory lane. feel-good story of the year Miami Open, who comfort- things and I am here fight- ing history was her claim reach of the sport. He was Let’s take a look back since the disgraced and ably beat Williams 6-3, 6-2 ing for women’s rights and to fame. the first Black man to claim at some of the top sports physically embattled golfer in the first round. women’s equality and for NASCAR welcomed her such an honor. O’Ree is stories of this year that took made his triumphant return The two would meet later all kinds of stuff and for me as its first Black female pit- a true pioneer and our breath away, captured to the game he loves. in the year, where the stakes to say ‘thief’ and for him to crew member, a challenging, trailblazer. our hearts and secured a Woods garnered his first would be much higher. take a game it made me feel potentially dangerous and Whether on the ice or in piece of history. PGA win in five years. While at the French Open, like it was a sexist remark,” physically demanding job the pit, both athletics are Some made us cry tears Golf fans, esteemed peers, Williams debuted her Black Williams said of Ramos’ that only men had been do- paving the way for Blacks of joy. Some made us an- sports commentators/ Panther inspired-bodysuit unfair calls. ing for almost 70 years. and other minorities. gry. And some just flat out writers and even people during this tournament, Williams did not win a When you see someone How rewarding it must be thrilled us to no end. that have no interest in golf drawing praise from fans title in 2018 and only played that looks like you doing to be a part of history, while Some competitions are what-so-ever were excited but criticism from tennis in seven tournaments. At something that you’ve only inspiring others to take on still ongoing, but it is time to see Tiger back atop the officials, the first of more 37 years old and the emer- dared to dream, it’s inspir- challenges they thought to hit the pause button on leader board. to come. Williams would gence of young, talented ing. Maybe it’s something might not be possible. them and then press the re- They were excited to see, be banned from wearing players, Williams’ career that hadn’t even crossed Although he was speaking wind button for a look back read, write the headline – the black suit after the may be coming to an end. your mind, but now that you on hockey, Mr. O’Ree said it at the stories that grabbed “Tiger is back!” Federal Tennis Federation However, Williams’ tough- see a reflection of yourself best, when he said, “Find a the headlines and our atten- Everybody loves a winner made changes to its uniform ness and work ethic cannot —you think, why not? young boy or girl who needs tion. and this return to golf glory policy. be overlooked. Williams His: the opportunity… and give it was well worth the wait. Osaka was chasing Japan’s stands at the talons of Willie O’Ree etched his to them.” ‘TIGER IS BACK!’ Woods had come so close first Grand Slam champi- Court’s all time record. In name in the history books of That’s what it is all about. Let’s start with golf and many times throughout the onship, while Serena was 2019, Williams may possibly ice hockey. the return of the Woods. course of the year, then he seeking to tie the Margaret tie, or even break the record His dream was to play NIKE STANDS UP; COLIN Dare I say, that nobody finally was able to capture Court’s all-time record of 24 that eluded her in 2018. professional hockey. STILL KNEELS had a bigger year, a big- that elusive tour victory and Grand Slam titles. On a “wing” and a prayer, From inspiration to alien- ger comeback than Tiger with it a renewed excite- In a very heated match, HISTORY MAKERS: O’Ree, blind in one eye, re- ation and exacerbation, this Woods. ment for the game of golf. filled with questionable BREHANNA DANIELS AND alized that dream by becom- year saw the national an- Tiger is currently ranked Welcome back, Tiger. calls from the umpire, WILLIE O’REE ing the NHL’s first Black them controversy, dominate 14th in the world amongst Osaka defeated Williams in From the comeback story player. the headlines of the NFL. professional golfers, this TENNIS: THE YEAR the U.S. Open final. Wil- of the year, let’s turn to a He got his start as a wing- The league and its owners after being ranked as low as OF SERENA liam’s unfair treatment from couple of history-making er for the Boston Bruins and their futile attempts to 1,199 just last year. In March 2018, Serena umpire, Carlos Ramos took stories – his and hers–histo- back in 1958. 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Starting an emergency fund can save you a head- ache later.

Photo via EveryDollar How much should you save for an emergency fund? Experts weigh in on how to start an unexpected expenses. “It’s a bit of interest, too. with your money, like building accounts. “You’ll be tempted not a question of if you’ll have an emergency fund. Cruze to spend it for non-emer- emergency fund and for how much an emergency, it’s a question HOW TO GET YOUR EMER- uses an app called EveryDollar gencies and take a little bit of when,” said Rachel Cruze, GENCY FUND STARTED to manage her budget; you here and there.” Instead, she CASEY BOND and another it was an unfor- a New York Times best-selling Building up an emergency can also try others such as recommends setting up a Huffington Post tunate incident involving our author and personal finance fund from scratch might seem Mint, YNAB or Mvelopes. completely different savings or laptop and some piping hot expert. “It’s important to build overwhelming at first. But if 2. Increase your income. money market account. “That You might say Matt Mathe- coffee (it didn’t end well for an emergency fund so that you focus on taking small There’s only so much scrimp- way it’s accessible, but not so son is the perfect picture of the laptop),” he said. “We’ve you’re not tempted to rely on steps, your fund will grow over ing and saving you can do, accessible that you’re tempted stability. had unexpected deaths in debt when life happens. And time. After all, the longer you but there’s no cap on how to dip into it when you don’t As a full-time educator, he the family requiring expensive trust me, it will happen!” wait, the longer it will take. much you can increase your really need to,” Cruze said. enjoys great benefits and flights, car repairs that went The generally accepted Here are a few things you can income. “Maybe you work a 4. Automate your savings. job security. He also runs a way beyond what we had bud- principle for an emergency do to get started right away. little overtime, pick up a part- The physical act of transferring successful freelance writing geted for and an iPhone die fund is three to six months 1. Follow a zero-based bud- time job or start a side-hus- money from your checking and blogging business. He’s an untimely death in a mug of of after-tax living expenses, get. According to Cruze, the tle,” Cruze said. “There are account to your emergency married with two healthy chil- hot tea.” according to Mike D’Andrea, a easiest way to build up your probably household items you savings account can be men- dren, “one who’s potty training The one thing that saved his financial planner and char- emergency fund is by having don’t need that you could sell tally painful. So painful that right now, which is the biggest family’s finances each time? tered financial consultant. He a solid budget. “I recommend for some quick cash, too!” you might be tempted to skip ‘emergency’ I typically have An emergency fund. also said those funds should doing a zero-based budget, Remember that you don’t have a transfer when money is look- to face on a daily basis,” he What’s the right amount for be saved in a stable, liquid which means that your income to hustle forever. The situation ing tight. But if you automate said. And yet, Matheson is no an emergency fund? interest-bearing account. That minus your expenses equals can be temporary as you work the process, either by setting stranger to financial disasters. Depending on whom you means you shouldn’t tie up zero each month,” she said. to build up your fund. up a direct deposit from your Over the last seven years, ask, the “perfect” emergen- your emergency savings in the “Tell every dollar where to go.” 3. Create a separate paycheck to your savings or Matheson estimates his family cy fund can come in differ- stock market or illiquid assets By following this method, you’ll account. Cruze said it’s an automatic transfer between has averaged one $1,000 ent sizes. But one thing all like property; it should be quickly see the areas where important to separate your bank accounts, you won’t have emergency every year. “One experts agree on is that you readily available in a savings you’re overspending and could emergency fund from your day- to watch it happen. In fact, you time it was the water heater, need something set aside for account that still lets you earn be doing something better to-day checking and savings may not even miss the money. Boat booted from dock in booze cruise battle in NY Black owner sees discrimination (48-meter) Capt. JP2 and the blatant disregard for the rules scrambling to other docks to the sightseeing cruise business 119-foot (36-meter) Nautical set forth in the permit agree- keep his business afloat. for 12 years, said a dockworker in the city’s sightseeing industry Empress, violated the terms of ments,’’ Dock NYC senior vice Braithwaite, 47, tried and once referred to him and his their docking contracts at least president Donald Liloia said in failed in court twice before to clients as ``animals.’’ He also MICHAEL R. SISAK Braithwaite filed a lawsuit alleg- seven times in just 77 days _ a court affidavit. ``His efforts get his permits reinstated after complained that his clients Associated Press ing racism and accused the city departing late, blasting loud to make this case about race Dock NYC, previously known as were banned from tailgating be- contractor that runs the docks music and blocking commuter and corruption are absolutely Billybey Marina Services, and fore boarding, but not non-black Dwayne Braithwaite is a rarity of punishing him for not paying ferries by tying up in the wrong outrageous.’’ the New York City Economic De- clients of non-black-owned in New York City’s sightseeing kickbacks. spot. The city said another sight- velopment Corporation revoked vessels. cruise industry: a black owner ``Why am I getting shrunk They’ve also said Braithwaite seeing cruise operator was them in mid-August. Matthew Kwatinetz, the whose raucous party boats are down to nothing?’’ Braithwaite wouldn’t turn over security also booted for safety and This time, he and his lawyer, executive in charge of the city filled with mostly black patrons told The Associated Press video from his vessel last May security violations within the Marc Held, say they have entity that oversees the public from the city’s West Indian ahead of a court hearing on after an onboard argument last year. witness statements including a docks, said in an affidavit that community. his allegations scheduled for among patrons spilled into the Braithwaite said the termina- security guard for Braithwaite’s it wasn’t aware of Braithwaite’s So, when his vessels were Wednesday. street and led to one or two tion of his docking permits cost vessels who said in an affidavit allegations before it directed ousted from city-owned docks The city and its contractor, gunshots. him a season’s worth of busi- that he saw other boat owners Dock NYC to terminate his in Brooklyn last summer while Dock NYC, tell a different story. ``Mr. Braithwaite knows full ness shuttling revelers to the paying kickbacks or bribes to permits, and had not heard any booze cruises with white They say Braithwaite and well that his permit agreements Statue of Liberty and around people running the docks. complaints about corruption owners continued to sail, his vessels, the 157-foot were revoked because of (his) New York Harbor, and sent him Braithwaite, who’s been in from other owners. The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019 SPORTS 2018 brings new sports classes and soccer COMPILED BY FELIPE RIVAS tively. Now they can make a ese Golf Course, land owned [email protected] run for their respective divi- by the city of Miami near the sional state tile and not have international airport, into a More gridiron glory is possi- to eliminate each other. The soccer and entertainment ble for Miami-Dade County in county teams now has at least complex. 2019. Following the conclusion three chances of moving on The entire process was of the football state champion- beyond the district level. awash with controversy. ship games in December, the Many saw the project as a Florida High School Athletic SOCCER COMING lucrative real estate proposal Association updated sports In 2018, World Cup fever that would only benefit Beck- classifications to reflect cur- was felt globally, but in the ham and the developers. Oth- rent student enrollment fig- Magic City, it made city offi- er defended the youth and ures. Miami-Dade County cials, critics and fans of the mentoring programs offered Public Schools board member, sport contemplate the benefits at the golf course. Others sim- Steve Gallon, quarterbacked of making soccer a part of Mi- ply don’t believe that MLS is an effort to look into the clas- ami’s sports culture. possible in Miami due to the sification system at the county While soccer superstar Da- failure of Miami Fusion in level, a system last updated us- vid Beckham and developers 2001. ing 2014’s student enrollment Jorge and Jose Mas lobbied Miami officials assured vot- figures. A few days after, the the Miami City Commission ers that this project will be FHSAA announced the updat- to allow a Major League Soc- privately funded to avoid tax- ed classes for the 2019-2020 cer team in the city, the deci- payers picking up the tab like high school football season. sion ultimately was up to the for Marlins Park a few years A key competitive district voters. In November, soccer ago. made up of Miami Northwest- Miami Times photo/K. Balili aficionados celebrated the 60 The stadium deal still needs ern, Miami Central and Car- Steve Gallon, right, requested a status of high school sports classifications, which was unani- percent voter-approved refer- four of the five city commis- ol City senior high schools, mously supported by the school board. He’s seen here at a football championship game. endum for Beckham’s soccer sioners to approve the lease among others, was broken up in the 6A division, are power- vision, only one of them were The new reclassifications team. terms and agreements. The as a result of the reclassifi- houses and have top tier foot- able to compete for the state saw Miami Northwestern and The referendum, cleared Miami Commission will con- cation. These three schools, ball programs. However, since titles, essentially taking turns Carol City high schools move a main hurdle in the stadium tinue deliberation of the soc- which previously competed they competed in the same di- sharing the glory. to division 5A and 4A, respec- plans that would turn Melre- cer stadium plans in 2019.

rise, the city wants to re- improvement and public vamp Brickell Bay Drive, safety. BOND a low-lying stretch of road Following the first batch CONTINUED FROM 7B that constantly floods, of shovel-ready projects, which saw damaging storm the city plans to review monies for home owner- surge during Hurricane findings and recommenda- ship preservation and sin- Irma, officials said. tion from the various stud- MIA – Building 890, 891, 896 Fire Main Replacement Of the total $400 million, ies, as well as matching gle-family home rehabilita- MCC-T-069-A tion, Russell said. more than $190 million funding from federal, state The city plans to subsi- will go to combat sea-lev- and local partners. “For fu- MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at dize rents where applica- el rise and improve flood ture projects, we are look- Miami-Dade Aviation Department: ble, and work with devel- prevention throughout the ing for guidance on the opers that have matching city. $100 will be for afford- affordability and resilience Scope: Replacement of underground fire main line feeding MIA Cargo dollars and shovel-ready able housing and a com- side and we are looking for Buildings. Installation of a new 16” fire main line and corresponding projects, Russell said. bined $110 million will go matching dollars,” Russell service connection to replace the existing 12” main. Regarding sea-level for park restoration, road Keon Hardemon said. Packages Bidding: OPEN – NO CONTRACT MEASURES: PACKAGE “A” Civil Work/Underground. world – literally and Los Angeles Lakers. The three-time goodbye to what he

figuratively. You remember he NBA champ is tour- has meant to this Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Miami Dol- left the Miami Heat ing around the team, the fans, the 2018 @ 10:00 AM phins created a me- because he wanted to league, in what he franchise, the com- CONTINUED FROM 8B Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, dia and fan fren- go home. calls his “Sweet 16” munity and the game Conference Room #1 squash the national zy by beating the Sorry, I digress. tour - his last dance. of basketball. Sealed Bids Due: Friday, January 25, 2019 @ 2:00 PM anthem protests di- division-rival, New But, I gave you time The video mon- This will always be Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher vided fans, teams, a England Patriots 34 to get your Kleenex tages, the standing Wade County! country, owners, ad- to 33 with a play that tissues. ovations, the jersey His final flame as For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563 vertisers and players will forever be know Our very own Dwy- exchanges with his he dribbles off into over this issue. as the “Miami Mira- ane Wade is hang- NBA friends, (oppo- the sunset. Colin Kaepernick, cle.” ing up his basketball nents, former coach- Thank you all for the former 49ers’ It is a play that shoes as he retires es, etc.) all of whom the wonderful mem- quarterback, who rarely works, but the this his 16th and final he played with over ories. started the peaceful Dolphins executed it season in the league, his 16-year career. Miami Times Staff protest of kneeling to perfection that day. 14 of which he spent Wade is relishing in Writer Felipe Rivas during the playing That history-mak- in a Miami Heat uni- this last dance. contributed to this re- of the national an- ing Miami Miracle form. It’s so hard to say port. Invitation to Bid them at games to pro- play is yet another (A) Tract C Excavation Package (Certified Miami test police brutality notch to add to the against people of col- Dolphins’ belt. Dade County Small Business Enterprises only) or, to date has yet to No one can forget (B) Loading Dock Bumpers and Stationary be signed by a team. the Dolphins’ perfect Loading Dock Equipment Package He grievance case season in 1972? 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G. Yates & Sons Construction Company y Jackson Health Sys- Interior Build Out, Prepared by Perkins and Will Architects, Inc. partner, forced the pitches it to DeVante tems cordialmenteFLORIDA invitan a los subcontratistas a completar y presen- league’s hand by mak- – September 24, 2018 Parker. Parker then tar sus ofertasNOTICE antes del Miercoles,TO THE Enero 16, 2019 lo mas tardar al ing the exiled quar- laterals it to running las 2:00 pm para el seguinte proyecto • Jackson West Project Specifications, Prepared by Perkins and terback the face of PUBLIC back Kenyan Drake, Jackson Health System Will Architects, Inc.– September 24, 2018 its 30th anniversary who bobbed and A public hearing • Small Business Enterprise (SBE) & Responsible Wages – CITY OF MIAMI, JHS West Medical Campus “Just Do It” advertis- weaved his way into will be held by the Attached Form A-6, A-14 & A-16 FLORIDAing campaign. the end zone, leaving La invitación aCity ofertar Commission incluye los siguientes paquetes: NOTICE TO“Believe THE in some- one defensive player, Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings and other con- thing. Even if it Rob Gronkowski eat- • Documentos de Construction 100 % - Estructura y Interior - Publica struction documents will be available through W. G. 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JANUARY JOCELYN NOVECK to discuss prison reform, delivers The first awards shows reflect AP National Writer a 10-minute speech about the a changed Hollywood, only a few president, politics, and of course months after the #MeToo move- nd the top pop culture moments of 2018 are ... Wait. Was there any pop culture this himself. “You are tasting a fine ment engulfed the industry. At wine,” he says, referring to, er, his the Golden Globes, the red carpet year? Of course there was, but you could be forgiven for forgetting, because more truly. “It has multiple notes to it.'' becomes a sea of glittering black than ever it was politics, politics, and more politics sucking the proverbial air out of gowns in solidarity with victims the room. Still, if you wanted a break from that, there was a royal wedding), a good- NOVEMBER of sexual misconduct, and Oprah bye to the Queen of Soul and Queen Bae made us love. Join us on a highly selective Three broken ribs might sideline Winfrey gives a barn-burner of a a football player, but Ruth Bader speech, looking to a day “when chronologicalA journey through a year in pop culture: Ginsburg? Nah. Days after her nobody ever has to say ‘Me Too' injury from a fall, the 85-year-old again!'' At the Grammys, stars awards journey. tional sermon before saying: “We are mourned after taking their Supreme Court justice is back on don white roses, and singer Kesha gotta get y'all married!'' own lives: global culinary chroni- the job, capping a year in which dedicates a tearful performance of APRIL Also this month, ``This is cler Anthony Bourdain and it-bag she's emerged as a true pop cul- ``Praying'' to the #MeToo move- Times are changing at the Pulit- America'' by Childish Gambino, designer, Kate Space. ture heroine. Already in the spot- ment. zers, too, where rapper Kendrick aka multi-talented Donald Glov- light for ``RBG,'' the documentary Lamar wins the music prize for er (also having a big year with AUGUST in which she's shown doing push- FEBRUARY "Damn." He's the first rapper to “Atlanta'') opens at No. 1 on the Farewell to the Queen of Soul: ups among other things, she's Welcome to Wakanda: The win the prestigious laurel and the Billboard chart, accompanied by Aretha Franklin’s death sparks also the subject of a popular SNL latest Marvel hero to jump off first winner who's not a classical a viral video of nonstop dancing worldwide mourning, and the rap video, and by year's end a the page into his own movie is or jazz musician. punctuated by shocking scenes singer is hailed not only for her new feature film, ``On the Basis the “Black Panther,'' and Ryan of shootings. talent — the greatest of a gener- of Sex.'' Oh, and she's back at Coogler’s film is universally MAY And goodbye, Roseanne: The ation — but her lifelong demand the gym, too. acclaimed. “Show them who we Perhaps the most memorable show's reboot is canceled follow- for “Respect,'' as a Black woman. are,'' goes a line from the film, fashion statement comes when ing her racist tweet. She is eulogized in an epic eight- DECEMBER an appropriate pre-Oscar chant the very American Meghan Markle hour funeral. Wanna be the new Oscar host? for Coogler and a starry cast weds the very British Prince Harry JUNE They're hiring! (Unless you'd pre- including Chadwick Boseman, in a refreshingly unadorned white In music, Jay-Z and Beyonce OCTOBER fer to be Trump's chief of staff.) Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o gown. A gospel choir sings “Stand continue to exert their unique Usually Donald Trump has the Kevin Hart is forced to step down and a slew of others. Ten months By Me,'' and an American bishop, influence with a surprise joint spotlight in the Oval Office, but – two days after being named – later the film will be nominated Michael Curry, almost steals the album, “Everything is Love.'' On a apparently not when Kanye West when past homophobic tweets for a Golden Globe, beginning its show with a spirited improvisa- sad note, two admired celebrities visits. The rapper, ostensibly there come back to haunt him. The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019

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Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year include: top 2018 Breakthrough row from left, Henry Golding, Ella Mai, Kane Brown, Hannah Gadsby, and bottom row from left, Elsie Fisher, John David Washington, Natasha Rothwell and Awk- entertainers named wafina.. BLACKkKLANSMAN ACTOR A STANDOUT

scene-stealer from “Crazy Rich Asians.” A teen actress who brought aching realism to a movie about ado- lescence. A boundary-breaking country star. And a comedian who used everything from laughter to rage to Amake a searing statement on women and society. Awkwafina, Elsie Fisher, Kane Brown and entertainers themselves. life into R&B with hits like “Boo’d Up” and Hannah Gadsby are among the eight per- For Golding, it was his first film role in one “Trip.” And Rothwell’s writing and acting on formers whose distinguished work earned of the year’s most talked about movies, the the third season of “Insecure” not only elic- them a spot on The Associated Press’ an- hit “Crazy Rich Asians.” But for Washington, ited guffaws, but poignant moments as well. nual Breakthrough Entertainers list. Other who is part of an acting family and has been It’s hard to imagine what entertainment honorees for 2018 are Henry Golding , Ella acting for a few years, it was his key starring might have looked like without them in 2018. Mai, Natasha Rothwell and John David Wash- role in “BlacKkKlansman” that made him a Thankfully, we don’t have to — and we have ington. standout. more of their work to look forward to in the Their contributions were as varied as the New Grammy nominee Mai breathed new years to come.

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Binge-watch these TV shows and Black movies on Netflix!

Netflix has many options A WRINKLE IN TIME (2018) in comedy. daughter disappears. English league. Abandoned REGGIE YATES OUTSIDE for TV and movie entertain- Stars: Storm Reid, Oprah as a child and raised by a MAN VOLUME 2 (2017) ment, but they only offer a Winfrey FREE REIN (2018) TRUE TO THE GAME (2017) white foster family in the UK, Star: Reggie Yates small selection of Black mov- Years after their father dis- Stars: Jaylen Barron, Natalie Stars: Columbus Short, Eri- he faced plenty of uphill bat- Award-winning filmmaker ies, series and documentaries. appears, Meg and her younger Gumede, Navia Ziraili Robin- ca Peeples, Vivica A. Fox tles. But despite bigotry and Reggie Yates travels around Here is a list of Black movies brother Charles Wallace cross son When a drug kingpin look- bullying from unruly foot- the world tackling big issues on Netflix, old and new, with galaxies on a quest to save him A 15-year-old from LA ing to go legit falls for a Phil- ball fans, Fashanu blazed his such as gun violence, racism, predominant African-Amer- from the heart of darkness. spends the summer at her adelphia college student, it own trail by also becoming gay rights, and addiction. ican cast member. Netflix mom’s childhood home on doesn’t take long for his dan- the first openly gay athlete also has DVDs that you can BLACK PANTHER (2018) an island off the coast of En- gerous world to bleed into her on the pitch. He had the tal- SPIRIT RIDING FREE: SEA- rent, depending upon your Stars: Chadwick Bose- gland, where she bonds with a life. ent, swagger and charisma to SON 7 (2017 – PRESENT) account type. So to help you man, Michael B. Jordan mysterious horse. become one of the most cel- Star: Sydney Park out even more, DVDs have T’Challa who, after the MUDBOUND (2017) ebrated athletes Britain had A free-spirited girl and her been added to our archive as death of his father, the King MOTOWN MAGIC (2018) Stars: Jason Mitchell, Mary ever seen. Forbidden Games wild stallion horse compan- well! Add them to your watch who of Wakanda, returns Stars: Heaven Beatbox, Da- J. Blige, Rob Morgan not only explores Fashanu’s ion go on wild adventures in list today. The information in home to the isolated, techno- sha Chadwick, Avia Fields Set in the rural American battle with issues of race this Netflix Original for kids. this article is as current as the logically advanced African na- Using the power of mu- South during World War II, and sexuality in professional publication date. Readers are tion to succeed to the throne sic and a magic paintbrush, D this is an epic story of two sports, but also the under- TRACY MORGAN: STAYING encouraged to confirm the in- and take his rightful place, but a young boy revitalizes his families pitted against one standing that not everyone is ALIVE (2017) formation prior to acting. there is competition. town. another by a ruthless social ready for the spotlight. Star: Tracy Morgan hierarchy, yet bound together In his first comedy special You may also like: Don’t ALL ABOUT THE WASHING- SAMANTHA! (2018) by the shared farmland of the BRIGHT (2017) since his serious 2014 car ac- miss these TV series or mov- TONS (2018) Star: Douglas Silva Mississippi Delta. The McAl- Star: Will Smith cident, Tracy Morgan returns ies in theaters with Black ac- Stars: Joseph Simmons, Jus- A child star in the 80’s, Sa- lan family, newly transplant- Set in a world where mysti- to tell jokes about everything tors. tine Simmons mantha clings to the fringes of ed from the quiet civility of cal creatures live side by side from being in a coma to the Hip-hop icon MC Joe Speed celebrity with hilarious hare- Memphis and unprepared for with humans. A human cop dissolution of his first mar- A GINGERBREAD retires from showbiz and brained schemes to launch the harsh demands of farming. is forced to work with an Orc riage. Morbid, but funny. ROMANCE (2018), COMING finds a new rhythm balancing herself back into the spotlight. Despite the grandiose dreams to find a weapon everyone is DECEMBER 15 business, romance and every- of Henry, his wife Laura strug- prepared to kill for. Stars: Melody Nie- day family chaos. RAPTURE (2018) gles to keep the faith in her WHAT WE STARTED (2017) mann, Duane Henry, Tia Stars: Nas, Dave husband’s losing venture. DERAY DAVIS: HOW TO Stars: Carl Cox, Chip Eber- Mowry-Hardict MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS East, T.I., Rapsody, G-Ea- Meanwhile, Hap and Flor- ACT BLACK (2017) hart, Usher Raymond, Erick An architect gets entered (2018), COMING zy, A Boogie wit da Hood- ence Jackson – sharecroppers Star: DeRay Davis Morillo in a “build your own life-size DECEMBER 8 ie, 2Chainz who have worked the land for Davis, a standup comedian DJs and industry insiders gingerbread house” contest. Stars: Christina Mil- generations – struggle brave- from Chicago, takes his tal- offer a backstage pass to the She doesn’t get along with the ian, Mark Taylor The Mass Appeal-produced ly to build a small dream of ents to Netflix for an hour- world of electronic dance mu- French chef that she’s initial- After Noelle loses her program will dive deep into their own despite the rigidly long special. sic, reflecting on its radical ly paired with, so Taylor begs mother, she inherits every- the lives of a select group of enforced social barriers they origins and the future of the Adam, a local baker and single thing, including the guy who hip-hop heavyweights, includ- face. DEAR WHITE genre. dad, to partner with her. When is responsible for decorating ing Nas, Dave East, T.I., Rap- PEOPLE (2017) she begins working with him her mother’s lavish Christmas sody, Logic, G-Eazy, A Boo- CHERRY POP (2017) Stars: Giancarlo Es- 13TH (2016) and meets his daughter, she spread. He convinces her to gie wit da Hoodie, 2Chainz, Stars: Toccara Jones, Cald- posito, John Patrick Ame- Stars: Michelle Alexan- reconsiders her avoidance to let him continue the tradition and Just Blaze — showcasing well Tidicue dori, Logan Browning der, Cory Booker, Jelani Cobb make roots somewhere. as Noelle embraces her moth- each artist in various day-to- The headliner for the week- At a predominantly white In this thought-provoking er’s legacy as a Christmas day scenarios. Viewers will be ly Cherry Pop show refuses Ivy League college, a diverse documentary, scholars ac- CHRISTMAS EVERLASTING queen. transported front row to live- to emerge from her dressing group of students navigate tivist and politicians analyze (2018), COMING ly concert performances, as room. Chaos ensues. various forms of racial and the criminalization of African NOVEMBER 24 NAPPILY EVER AFTER well as see these artists grind other types of discrimina- Americans and the U.S. pris- Stars: Tatyana Ali, Jaida (2018) it out on the road, while view- THE CLIMB (2017) tion. on boom. Benjamin, Aleq Bey Stars: Sanaa Lathan, Ricky ing real-life interactions with Stars: Diarra Kilpat- A top lawyer will finally Whittle friends and family. rick, Jocko Simms NAKED (2017) CEDRIC THE ENTER- make partner after years of Venus Johnson, tired of An office assistant in -De Stars: Marlon Wayans, Re- TAINER: LIVE FROM THE hard work after the holiday waiting for her longtime boy- TREVOR NOAH: SON OF troit seeks an extraordinary gina Hall VILLE (2016) season. However, when there friend to propose, breaks up PATRICIA (2018) life and internet fame, with Rob Anderson (Marlon Stars: Cedric the Entertain- is an unexpected death in the with him. But old feelings, and Star: Trevor Noah her best friend always in tow. Wayans) is nervous about fi- er family, she has to go and take heaps of jealousy, no doubt, Noah, the host of The Dai- nally getting married to his Donning his signature suit care of the arrangements and arise when he promptly be- ly Show on Comedy Central, DAVE CHAPPELLE: beautiful fiancé Megan (Re- and fedora, the dapper com- her estate. She’s not looking gins dating another woman. debuts his second Netflix spe- EQUANIMITY (2017) gina Hall). In a twisted way, ic offers a unique spin on forward to going back home, cial. Stars: Dave Chappelle the universe forces him to getting old, the presidential especially with a strange love AMATEUR (2018) Comedy titan Dave Chap- relive the same nerve-wrack- election and “Honky Tonk twist involved. Stars: Michael Rainey PRINCE OF PEORIA (2018) pelle closes out 2017 with an ing hours over and over again Badonkadonk.” Jr., Josh Charles Stars: Theodore exclusive blast of new, ra- until he gets things right on EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS A young basketball future Barnes, Cynthia McWilliams zor-sharp stand-up material. his wedding day. CHASING TRANE: THE (2018), COMING star struggles with his person- A 13-year-old prince takes JOHN COLTRANE DOCU- NOVEMBER 24 al life in pursuit of his dream. the Hannah Montana route SHE’S GOTTA HAVE RODNEY KING (2017) MENTARY (2016) Stars: Toni Braxton, Towan- and goes undercover as an av- IT (2017) Star: Roger Guenveur Stars: Denzel Washing- da Braxton, Michael White MY NEXT GUEST WITH erage high school student. Stars: DeWanda Wise, Chy- Smith ton, Reggie Workman, Ravi Inspired by the Charles DAVID LETTERMAN (2018) na Layne, Lyriq Bent, Cleo Roger Guenveur Smith Coltrane Dickens classic “A Christmas Stars: Jay Z, Barack Obama WESTSIDE (2018 – PRES- Anthony gives voice to the man at the The film explores the global Carol”, a shrewd money man- TV legend David Letterman ENT) Nola Darling struggles to center of the brutal police power and impact of the mu- ager gets the holiday visit she teams up with fascinating Stars: Arika Gluck, Taz Za- stay true to herself and her beating that helped fuel the sic of John Coltrane and re- never expected. She ends up global figures for in-depth in- vala dreams while juggling three 1992 LA riots. Spike Lee di- veals the passions, experienc- embracing the spirit of Christ- terviews and curiosity-fueled Netflix’s first stab at music lovers and in this Spike Lee rects. es and forces that shaped his mas on this journey where her excursions in this monthly documentary follows nine up- series based on his breakout life and revolutionary sounds. past, present, and future col- talk show. and-coming performers in Los film She’s Gotta Have It. THE PREACHER’S SON lide. Angeles as they navigate their (2017) DON’T THINK TWICE (2016) COMEDIANS IN CARS careers. FORBIDDEN GAMES – THE Stars: Christian Keyes, Clif- Stars: Keegan-Michael THE HOLIDAY GETTING COFFEE: FRESH- JUSTIN FASHANU STO- ton Powell, Valarie Pettiford Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Bir- CALENDAR (2018) LY BREWED (2018) SOMEWHERE BETWEEN RY (2017) Bishop T.K. Wilson, his biglia Stars: Kat Graham, Quincy Stars: Dave Chappelle, Tra- (2017) Stars: Justin Fashanu, John wife & two children are a re- When a member of a pop- Brown , Ron Cephas Jones cy Morgan Star: Paula Patton Fashanu spectable family in their com- ular New York City improv A struggling but talented Jerry Seinfeld’s roving While investigating a seri- Justin Fashanu rose to fame munity – Yet the Wilson kids troupe gets a huge break, the photographer inherits an an- talk show combines coffee, al killer, strange coincidenc- in 1980 after scoring the goal are fighting temptations & rest of the group – all best tique holiday advent calendar, laughs, and vintage cars into es begin to pile up around of the season against Liver- their son Dante has thoughts friends – start to realize that the contents of which seem to quirky, caffeine-filled adven- news producer Laura (Pau- pool, leading a generation of other than taking over his fa- not everyone is going to make predict the future. tures with the sharpest minds la Patton). Suddenly, her black footballers through the ther’s church. it after all. Destinations 14 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Countries to visit for the ultimate culinary experience

DANIELLE POINTDUJOUR THAILAND Essence Bangkok is the foodie city that has it all. From streetside stalls You know what they say — and hole-in-the-wall joints filling Moyo eating well and traveling well go the air with the scent of lem- Restaurant together, and you can’t have one ongrass and spicy peppers, to in South without the other. Exploring a Michelin star-rated restaurants Africa. country through its food is often like Nahm, Bangkok is arguably the best part of the adventure, the world’s most vibrant foodie and leaves you with memories scene. Spend the day explor- you can relive over and over in ing local markets and learning your own kitchen. From eating traditional Thai cuisine at the your way through Bangkok’s night famous Blue Elephant Restau- markets and tasting wines in the rant, or explore the city on a mountains of Mallorca to enjoy- night food tour via tuk tuk with ing lobster fresh out of the sea, Bangkok Food Tours. Looking these are foodie trips everyone for a drink? Q&A Bar – a swanky should take to engage your gem hiding down a residential senses and tastebuds. alley – serves up old school Bon Appetit' BES Craft Cocktail Lounge.

Mallorca is known for its seafood cuisine. Photos via Essence elegance, while Eat Me pours Tour or escape the city for the Thai cuisine inspired cocktails day and head into Stellenbosch like Laab Moo, a vodka cocktail for a wine tour with Wine Flies. with shallot, mint, culantro, and roasted rice. SPAIN Barcelona and Madrid may be SOUTH AFRICA the first names on everyone’s Though it might best be lips when it comes to Spain’s known for safaris, wines and culinary scene, but they ar- Nelson Mandela, the food scene en’t the country’s only foodie in South Africa should not be hotspots. Mallorca, an island slept on. Moyo, which means off of Spain’s eastern coast, is heart in Swahili, pays homage a truly immersive culinary expe- to traditional African cuisine in rience. From delicious Johannesburg’s Melrose Arch seafood at La Muleta Bangkok, area. Over in Cape Town, enjoy to wine tastings in Thailand is fine dining at the swanky Test Pollença, a Mallorcan considered Kitchen, or let loose at a local paradise between the to have one weekend braai at Mzoli’s. Try mountains and sea, of the best your hand at making delicious and olive oil making in culinary ex- Malay cuisine and explore the the rustic Mallorcan periences. city’s colorful Bo-Kaap neighbor- countryside, you will get hood with the Bo-Kaap Cooking a hands on lesson in Spanish

cuisine. Use Viator to find food- liquor infusions in Christiansted. ie tours on a budget, or if you have a bit coin to splurge, check BELIZE out Mimo Mallorca. Fun in the sun isn’t the only thing the Latin American country ST. CROIX of Belize is known for. With so Belize’s San Over the last few years many different cultures living to- Pedro Lob- ster Fest is the food scene on the gether in the same country, it’s one of the island of St. Croix has only natural that Belize would best attrac- exploded. The mash up have a wide variety of food. tions in the of Caribbean cultures From traditional foods to amaz- country. has made it a unique ing BBQs, there’s lots to love culinary destination that about eating here, but its the an- has caught the attention of nual San Pedro Lobster Fest aka foodies everywhere. Sign up for a seafood lover’s dream that a cultural walking tour with V.I. brings thousands to the area Food Tours to not only learn the each year. The festival marks history of the island while navi- the reopening of lobster season gating the streets of Downtown in the country and marked by Christiansted, but explore local fun block parties, lobster crawls, restaurants serving Crucian/Trin- musical performances and of idadian, Crucian/Latin, Vegan/ course, tons of beach time. The Vegetarian cuisines and more. event takes place in June, so Balter dishes Crucian fine dining, make sure you book accommo- while BES Craft Cocktail Lounge dations and flights early to get serves the best housemade the best deals. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM You & Yours SECTION D Celebrating the Holidays

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Sharing comfort and joy he Joseph Caleb Center was alive with holiday cheer as elves and Santa Claus made cheeryT and bright the lives of 700 children. Gifts were distributed on Dec. 15 as part of Miami-Dade County Vice Chairwoman Au- drey Edmonson’s 12th annual District 3 Toy Give Away. “It was a pleasure and a joy to have many children spend a Saturday afternoon with Santa Claus and picking out a toy for Christmas,” Edmonson said. “We thank our many, many sponsors for their goodwill and generosity. And we thank San- ta for taking time off from his work at the North Pole to visit with the children!” Celebrating Your holidays Special to The Miami Times “I love to spread holiday cheer inner workings to the children. for families who are experienc- In addition to the toy drive, Miami-Dade County Commis- ing financial hardship during Jorda assisted four less fortu- sioner Barbara J. Jordan made the holidays,” Jordan said. nate families from her district. Christmas wishes come true for Children ranging in ages from The Villegas, Klauke, Petit, and about 176 children at the Col- 1 to 5 years old grinned brightly Bell families each received onel H. Zubkoff Head Start and as they sat on Santa's lap. Their food baskets, a bike, tickets to North County Head Start, locat- eyes lit up as they received Santa's Enchanted Forest and a ed in Miami Gardens. Children a free toy. Members of Mi- gift card for $500. The families walked away with dolls, remote ami-Dade Fire Rescue's C.A.R.E. will use the funds to purchase Photos courtesy of District1 control cars, games, action team took students on a tour of additional food, toys and house- Commissioner Barbara Jordan spreads some Christmas cheer at the Colo- figures, costumes and more. a fire truck and explained the hold goods. nel H Zubkoff Head Start. The Miami Times 16 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019 CHURCH Listings

CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center BAPTIST Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore New Philadelphia Baptist Church 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Greater Harvest Baptist Church Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor Rev. Kenneth McGee 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 New Resurrection Community Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate New Christ Tabernacle Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 Rev. Harold Harsh 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 PENTECOSTAL New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC Walking in Christ M.B. Church Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 New Life Christian Center New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Rev. Bruce Payne Church 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 Elder William Walker 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 MORAVIAN CHURCH New Hope Moravian Church New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church Pastor Gregorio Moody Rev. Harold Marsh 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 CHURCH OF CHRIST Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church Church of Christ at Coconut Grove Elder Johnnie Robinson Minister William D. Maddox 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504

New Mount Calvary ASSEMBLY OF GOD Photo via Billboard Missionary Baptist Church Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God CeCe Winans returns with a new album. Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Pastor Leonard Shaw 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356

Second Canaan NON DENOMINATION CeCe Winans reminds listeners Missionary Baptist Church Lively Stone Church of Miami Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor Pastor David Doriscar of the true Christmas meaning 4343 NW 17 Avenue 305-638-1789 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899 Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Winans and her family; they Call 305.694.6210 to place Songstress puts mentions of Jesus, Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher are staying warm and keep- your Church Listing ing it simple. 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 family, love in new album produced When asked how she was MARSHELLE R. SANDERS world hears this project going to spend her holiday Chicago Defender that they are reminded of this year she stated, “I’m Discipline techniques that work the true reason and spirit of doing nothing (laughs). My CeCe Winans’ new Christ- Christmas. When Jesus was favorite thing to do at this mas album has hit the world born, something AMAZING point of my life is nothing. for toddlers and preschoolers with an uplifting sound happened that changed the We are going to be home [in that draws us back to the world forever. In the midst Nashville] this year.” alone time when they may real meaning of Christmas. of all the celebration, we The Winans family will Experts use tactics that help parents feel out of control. Sending “Something’s Happening!” must not forget to remem- start their Christmas day by to be simple and direct with children a child to a “feel-good” area combines Winans’ incredible ber and offer others the best having breakfast with prayer and emphasizing that they are lead vocals, melodic back- gift of all…JESUS!” in the morning, talking about RICHARD PETERSON Here are a few key ways to there to have some alone time ground singers and a full or- Winans had something the real meaning of Christ- USA TODAY correct negative behaviors rather than as punishment re- chestra to create a powerful happen to her this year that mas, reading scriptures, tell- that will help get your child moves the child from a situ- expression of holiday cheer. was astounding–witnessing ing one another why they When put to the test, it’s not on the right path for the fu- ation that’s causing them dis- The title song, “Some- her son win two Grammys appreciate each other, and quite as easy as you'd think to ture: tress, provides much-needed thing’s Happening,” is for engineering her last proj- then for the rest of the day, dole out effective discipline 1. Use positive reinforce- comfort and allows for the one of five songs written ect “Let Them Fall in Love.” everybody’s doing their own — especially when dealing ment problem-solving process to by Winans’ son, Grammy “This year my son and I thing and chilling out. with a strong-willed child. Whenever possible, look to start on its own. Award winner Alvin Love received two Grammys for The holidays are a time of As young children develop deliver specific and positive 4. Use “no” sparingly III, emphasizing that some- my last project, and that was joy for most people. Howev- independence and learn more praise when a child engages in When a word is repeated thing beautiful happened just spectacular to see my er, the holiday time can also about themselves and their good behavior, or if you catch over and over, it begins to and continues because son on the stage for produc- bring unhappiness to some environment, they can easily them in an act of kindness. lose meaning. There are bet- Christ was born. Winans’ ing and writing,” she remi- as well, but Winans has grow frustrated because they Always focus on the positive ter ways to discipline your heavenly vocals effortless- nisced. “The first album we some sound advice for any- don’t always know how to things he or she is doing, so child than saying "no." Think ly pull listeners into the worked together on I prob- one who is not in the holi- communicate their feelings that they are more apt to rec- about replaying the message Christmas spirit. ably gave him a hard time. day spirit at this time. or how to think and act ratio- reate those behaviors. in a different way to increase “This World Will Never It was the first time he was “Be encouraged. Don’t nally. 2. Be simple and direct the chances of the child tak- Be The Same” praises the doing a whole record and give up…. I know there are As a parent, it’s crucial to Give your child construc- ing note. divine event that changed producing a CD so when many people who are still recognize these limitations tive feedback instead of sim- The above methods help the world and the lives of he won the Grammys, I said sad but you know I want and to set rules to protect ply telling them what not to create teachable moments by everyone who would be- ‘OK, well I guess I have to them to know that God is your child and people they do or where they went wrong. providing opportunities for lieve in Him. Winans’ pow- trust you this time’ (laughs). with them and things might encounter. It’s important to Give reasons and explana- development, while making erful vocals accompanied by But we had fun; we both not feel right, but just know ensure a child is not engaging tions for rules, as best as you sure the child feels safe and ethereal background sing- wanted it to be something that you’re not alone and if in aggressive, inappropriate can for their age group. For cared for. It is important to ers invites listeners into an that’s really magical and that you just keep walking and or dangerous behavior. These example, demonstrate the mirror these discipline tech- imaginative musical experi- captures the spirit of Christ- applying God’s principles to rules — including a parent’s correct motions and tell your niques at home, and commu- ence. mas with the sound.” your life, things will get bet- or caregiver’s follow-up ac- young child, “We’re gentle nicate often with your child When asked what she During this holiday, people ter; so my thing is to hold on, tions — allow your child to when we pet the cat like this,” care providers so that you’re would like the message of take a nice vacation some- hold up your head, don’t give learn and develop a better versus “Don’t pull Fluffy’s always on the same page. Af- this project to be, Winans where warm, have huge par- up because things are going understanding of what is (as tail!” ter all, we are all working to- told the Defender: ties or try to do something to get better, and we’re pray- well as what is not) appropri- 3. Skip time out ward the same goal of raising “I desire that when the drastic, but not this year for ing for them.” ate behavior. Encourage them to have a positive, confident child. In our busyness, we've lost the meaning of Christmas be done and food to be pre- with Baby Jesus? ber the gifts they received, but Family comes first as we reflect on pared. Many friends and fam- We plan and prepare for a they will remember the atmo- ily from far and wide were great celebration but leave sphere and focus of your fami- the entire holiday season and gifts sent invitations and gifts were Him out. How is it in your fam- ly Christmas. ANITA BLAKE gether? What does Christmas bought for the special occa- ily at Christmas? Has the One “They hurried to the village Virginia Gazzette mean to your family? sion. It was to be a great time to be honored and celebrated and found Mary and Joseph. I recently sat around a table And you will recog- of celebration, fellowship and been misplaced and even over- And there was the baby, lying In our cultural emphasis with a group of adults who nize him by this sign: food. looked? in the manger. 17 After seeing to remove God and faith in were sharing memories of You will find a baby The day and time arrived for It is said, “you will never him, the shepherds told ev- Him from the public square, Christmases they experienced the celebration after much an- find Christmas under the tree eryone what had happened we have overlooked the true as children. Your children will wrapped snugly in ticipation. However, at the ap- if Christ is not in your heart.” and what the angel had said meaning of Christmas. remember something. strips of cloth, lying in pointed time to begin, the baby Is Christ at the center of your to them about this child. 18 Christmas celebrations will “And you will recognize him a manger.” was nowhere to be found. In all Christmas? All who heard the shepherds’ never have a lasting impact on by this sign: You will find a “ the preparation and planning, It is His birthday we cele- story were astonished, 19 but our children if we make it all baby wrapped snugly in strips —Luke 2:12 (NLT) the baby had been ignored and brate. If you want a meaningful Mary kept all these things in about their gifts and our busy- of cloth, lying in a manger.” ultimately misplaced. and purposeful Christmas that her heart and thought about ness. God will honor and bless Luke 2:12 (NLT) After much searching, the lasts beyond the wrappings, them often. 20 The shepherds our making our family Christ- There is a tale of a family baby was found asleep on a gift exchange and credit card went back to their flocks, glo- mas about His Son. who wanted to celebrate their bed with coats and wraps from bills, I encourage you to make rifying and praising God for Does your family take time baby’s birth. There was much their guests piled upon him. it about the One Whom we all they had heard and seen. It to read the Christmas story to- to do in preparing for the big Does this sound familiar? celebrate: His birthday. was just as the angel had told gether? Are you in church to- day. There was decorating to Might we do the same thing Your children won’t remem- them.” Luke 2:16-20 (NLT) The Miami Times 17 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019 Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 17 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE. Re-launch of Sovereign School of Nursing Programs aim to decrease industry 2030, according to Geriatric Nursing. In Florida, the expect- shortage predicted in future years ed nursing shortage will reach 128,000 by 2030. The median Miami Times Staff Report income for registered nurses is $70,000, according to the U.S. Miami now has a new school department of Labor. to train nurses. 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What research hit the headlines in 2018? 2018Fasting gets a nod and so does baking soda

MARIA COHUT versity of Illinois at Chicago metabolic processes set in the top research from this Researchers Medical News Today confirmed that this approach motion by these types of year has shown just how have been can effectively help people diets could also increase harmful some of these temp- studying the With just days left until with obesity lose weight. lifespan, protect cognitive tations can be, and how seri- another new year of med- The study participants, function, and reduce inflam- ously they can impact health. benefits of ical advances and health who followed this diet for 12 mation. For instance, one study in intermittent research, we take a look at weeks, had lost 3 percent of the journal Addiction found fasting. some of the most influential their total weight by the end DANGEROUS TEMPTA- that drinking alcohol can studies that we reported on of the study period. TIONS TO AVOID have more harmful effects in 2018. Also, the 16:8 dieting style Studies suggest that we than using other controver- helped them maintain lower would do well to steer clear sial stimulants — particular- THE RISE OF INTERMIT- blood pressure. This is im- of alcohol and e-cigarettes. ly marijuana. TENT FASTING DIETS portant, as obesity is a major That being said, some of SEE STUDIES 19D Diet- and nutrition-re- risk factor for hypertension lated topics have featured (high blood pressure), which among the top Internet can lead to more serious car- searches of 2018. diovascular problems. Researchers have been Another study, this time studying the benefits of in- featured in the journal Obe- termittent fasting. sity in May, suggested that In particular, you have intermittent fasting can ac- shown a lot of interest tually bring numerous other in research outlining the health benefits. Its authors, benefits of the 16:8 fasting based at the University of diet. Florida College of Medicine This is a type of inter- in Gainesville, say that this mittent fasting diet in dieting style works by "flip- which a person is free to ping the metabolic switch." eat whatever they choose The fasting periods drive over 8 hours but then the body to begin burning must fast during the fats, rather than sugars, to next 16 hours. convert them into the en- In a study that ap- ergy we need. This is what peared in the jour- makes intermittent fasting nal Nutrition and so effective for weight loss. Specialists have been devising more efficient ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. Researchers have found new uses for known Healthy Aging in June, However, the authors scientists from the Uni- also speculate that the treatments. JANUARY 2018 Ida Mae Owens-Nina Hugh Eddy Welsh Kenneth Witherspoon Jessie Nix Oswald Wyman Pastor Leroy Smith Jr. Annie Pearl Williams Eric Joesph Williams Tyisha Brown Sarah R. Campbell William T. McKinney Capron Sarah L. Cason Willie James Lovett Jobie Cunningham James Hunt Lousie Stallings Sands Kavin Ware Arthur Lee Gary Dorothy Wright Margaret Williams Viola Whitlene Bullard David Leon Williams William Dunnom Jr. Annie Bryant Jackson Hiawatha Christopher Tibbs Jr. Delmer Stirrup Arnette Vivian Brown Andre. C. Stafford Joceline Sika Daniel Adams James Grant Gloria Jackson Alexis Pierre Louis Jacqueline Maria Hepburn Carmail Pleon Frazier Ronald Ray Whitehead Mvurim Adamu Bessie Sweet Cislyn Archer Tina D. Anthony Phyllis Hill Roland Humphrey Earl Mason Sr. Patricia Benson Delores “Tillie” Roache Yanetta Jones Whipple Rosa Lee Johnson Marjorie Baxley Wingrove Mary Mcgintis Stevie W. Coleman Elisa Miaelle Canty “Lisa” Donald Leonard Armstrong Jr. AUGUST 2018 James Faison Baby Steven Washington Ronnie Lee Warren I Louis Antonio Rios Nickolas Ameer Samaroo Johnson Janet P. Tyson P.M. Kenneth A. Walker Lottie Grey Becton Edward Phillips Feltina Marie Sands Ronnie Lee Joyce Bobby Earl Walton Cleve Price Jr. James Baker Sarah Boyd Mattie Louise Richardson Robert Malone Sr. Alice Mills Eunice Marqurette Lloyd Vernell Williams White Coleman Glen White Jr. Clara McCormick Gwendolyn R. Waters Lillie P. Rosier Patrese Dabney Marie Gessy Dalberiste Baby Charite Chanel Sanders Marcia Gibbs Jackson Fred James Wilson Willie Sabb Perry Ritchie Jr. Carrol Morgan Oyetunji Kathia Coleman Leola Brinson Monique Storr Joesph Leroy Jackson John Ellis White Ala Lee Clark Gillette Evans Bobby L. Owens Jr. Eloise Crawford William Brinson Grace Green George Leon Hardemon Sr. Kimberly Walker Davis Edward Jordan Willie Frank Knox Darcy Lyndell Cobb Eugene Davidson Jr. Gail Simmons Arline King Baby Michael Robby Hernandez Mary Brown Fannie Fields Althea Lee Kevin Grace Gussie Mae Peeples Walter Bernard Robinson Lucille Rackely Green Brenda Shuler Eric A. Collins Jr. Frances Harris Cornelius Holifield Sr. Moses Wilson Albert Cannon Jr. Mikel Lenard Lillie Mae Chain James Pringle Dorothy Mae Williams Lillie Mae Larry Erice Sherman aka “Ariel Larage” Antonio James Prince Gibbs Jr. Jeanette Cecil Mizell Fredrick Wayne Simmonds Joesph Lamar Freeman Anne Bloese Rupert Nichol Jonathan Charles Margaret Knighton Andrea Jackson Mcmillian Wadarius Harris Alexander Antionio Forbes Baby Alora Laura Jean Sarah Blanchard Francenia Ida (Lewis) Robinson Frances White Gaiter Milton Omar Dailey Vondel Adams Gloria Dean Christopher Ralph Ramkissoon Marlene Denise Rogers Richard Andrews Christine Dials Coley Beulah Mae Smith Bessie Adderly Reynolds Kelvin Jerome Armentha Lucille Horne Lewis Edward Madison Blount Odell Jones Deacon Ralph Steve Johnson Sr. Annette Porter Hixson Mack Arthur Jamison Lyllandro T. Byer Leroy Sherill Natasha C. Motley Steve Coakley Herbert A. Evans Sr. Derrick Larenzo Edward Williams Brandy Duggins Gracie Fowler Robert A. Gall Doris Jones Lester John Ellison Robert Louis Owens William Humphery Juanita Boatwright Ryles Earl Dixon Lakithia Ross Rickey Lee Wallace Jr. Ruth Ellrn Robertson Henry Lee Thomas Ronald Lee Fulmore Avery C. Baker aka “Chick” Sherri Solomon Lula B. Harrell-Graham Linda Jones Rachel Lenora Larmond-Holmes NOVEMBER 2018 Luckner Germain Robert Jones Sr. Annie R. Brooks Horace Joe O’neal Samantha Stallings Homer Hawkins Gregory Andrew Williams Vennda Rei Harris Gibson Marie Yanick Cilaire Alaine Williams James C. Cooks Janice E. Wyre Christeen Walden Rickey Oliver Martin Sr. Lula Rowen Kevin Lekeith Willis Larry Marshall Walter “Scottie” Robinson Sean Johnson Rev. Samuel Richard Pratt Jr. Angel Fitzpatrick Alvin Moore Cora M. Bynum Karen Cameron Swasey Latonja Sheilena Sherrel Linda Premont Estelle A. Hall Keith Owens Holmes Sr. Amy Blanche James Russel S. Foster Bobby Ann Mack Thomas Charles Wanza Jr. Sidney Nottage Harry Thomas Brown Sheenaquwa Mahmood Gary Hunt Deshawn Tatum Mary Strachan Baker Michael A. Reese Master Jerome Antonio Walker Iii Dorothy Wiggins Adside Cheryl Russel Angela Rolle Hall Teresa Vernette Dorsey Christophe Barr Edward “Coach Eddie” Jones Betty Young Price Claudia Johnson Wilmore Kemp Iii Minnie Lee Stallworth Dorothy Lee Cooper-Stills Leroy Smith Myrtle Fray Betty Cola Mcpherson Louise Irving Jonerva Jenkins Reatie Lee Miles Jessie Houston Ervina Montgomery Badrevin Kelly Mary Ella Clayton Michael Dwayne Monroe Raynard Dean Robert Lee Cox Keether Petrolina Jacobs Elvia Eustache Akeem Moore Edward Walker Phillip Riley Vanessa M. Mixon Susie Joesph Barbara Ann Dixon Enid Veronica Belafonte Ishmael Torres Bertha Adderly Makeba Delores Youngblood Deiwan Johnnie L. Jackson Al Morgan Loretta Walker De’angelo Quan Gaye Anthony Gill Harvey Maxine Louise Toussaint Smith Raymond Lee Posey Edward Davis Matthew Alford Jr. Harold Bailey Carmen Rowe Darryl Lynn Carter Howard Monroe Watts Catherine Snell Thomas E. Johnson Jr. Henry Smith Robert Fletcher Hazel Mae Boreland Narcisco Enrique Alberti Marie Sainte Therese Augustin Bobby Jean Gordon Bessie Reid Lawrence Anthony Glades Alfred Jones Granville Herman Darby Priscilla Blake Ashley Chantal Washington Sadere Barbara Yanes Alaine Williams Belinda Wright Martin Johnson Edward Brimberry aka “Goose” Malika Janae Royal Jeria L. Johnson Robert Ferrier Quintz A Exum Leon Butler Gertrude Drake Treasure Nac Jackson Jose Moguel Valiree Days Catherine Baldwin-Evans Francena Adams Birtha Lee Walker Annie Margaret Smith Avis Juanita Simon Rosalind Gail Jones Grant Howard Levin James Sconiers Roslin Ionnie Roberts-Waiters Bobby Tyrone Crawford Gladys Tribble Pinkie Laura Braddy Jimmy Lee Mangham Allan Anthony Scott Willie Mae Grant Gary Belfast Luther Jones Willie Stewart Eugene Jaudon Jonathan Keith Worthey Beulah Jackson Rosa Jane Grate James Dixon Dorothy Nelson Della May Jackson Mary Ella Williams Heidy Jimmieka Bowen Daisey Conyers King George Hannibal Monfred Joesph Maurice Anton Nickles Todrick Latawn Tammy Terrell Sweeting Ethel Green Princess Breezy Y.T. Mathis APRIL 2018 Derrick Trevor Mclaughlin Doval Hanley Samantha Frederic Megan Jones Michael Mcneal Harold Ingraham Raymond Lee Tutt Merva Woody Viola Mozella Smith Culmer Robert Dale Jackson Luther Benjamin Rolly Smith Rosalind Thompkins Viola Maxey Vickers Mirlande Thenor Earnest Lynn Ana Elena Wayne Rev. Joe C. Johnson Linda Jackson Pruitt Clinton J. Pitts Esq. Andrew Houser Jr. Octavia Swain Deborah Heath Daniel Jones Ruby L. Bridgeman Anthony M. Benton Robert Lee Kimpson Anne Gerlin Kimberly Carlthenina Collins Katie Mae Williams Ollie Coleman Charlie Mae Mckeller Zenia Marshall Henrietta Storr Florence Evelyn Vereen Lakesha Lashaun Calloway Rev. Dr. William Alphonso Bringier Rossie Anna Johnson Reda Jackson Frank J. Alexander Brandon Young Tonnie Lee Moody Gonel Jean-Charles David Irvin Williams Eunice Wright Patrick John Blake Reginald Jones II John Henry Lynn Wilfred Fowler Roosevelt Hallmon Artis Larkin Jemal Tyrone Simmons Twala Henry Parker Mother Maurene M. Atchison Daisy Stanbury Murdies Ray Powell Baby Jaylnn Francis Kenyon Wendell Baron Wiggins Clifford Kendall Jr. Stephanie Ward Valerie Gordon Deacon Joe L. Paul Leroy Williams Deacon Ronald Aubrey Hopkins Gregory Scott Harry Newbold Patsy Elizabeth Scoot Lincold Dr. John Hubert St. Louis Matilda E. Dobney Marie Williams Mary Lou Gibbs Julia Fulks Shenequa Sheynne Bell Freeman Wade Jenkins Albet Minnis Bridgette Swain Ruth Carolyn Scott Moore Jahniya Malaysia Smith Andre Cunningham Janet Robinson Isadora Price Rowe Lascelle Lewis Cassandra Latrese Young James Lewis Marshall Dr. Lillian Kindle Cooper Brenda King-Carter Alvin Watson Sr. Bernard Hickman Alvin Bernard Wiley Cyrus M. Jollivette Deniese Burroughs Sister Pauline Jacqueline Ross Davis Katie Batson Turner Ernest L. Fernandez Charles E. Gray Claude L. Grate Vincent E.R. Lee Rosa Lee Mcclain Chelnault Charles Lawhorn Howard Morgan Verna Mae Foster Frank Andrews Iii Clarence Baker Sr. Keith Wromas Jr. Kelvin Bloom Leon Jae Frazier Iii Cecelia Ann Clark Jimel Cofer Sabrina Moton John Gibson Maxine Hicks Bass Rev. Dr. Winston W. Rudolph, Sr. Jill Ford James M. Moss Brenda Joyce Parham Clara Mae Love Jake Smith Keith A. Mcleod Betty Knight Jean Day Clifford C. Townsend IV Byron Conrad Clarke JULY 2018 Deacon Lester West Naomi R. Higgs Cheryl Delinda Moss Towanda Page Powell Katrina Ginnie Sammie Seymour Barry Kent Wilson Hattie Mae Brown-Bradley Constance Sabrina Wright Raymond Burton Carolyn Catherine Jackson Dawn Renee McCutchron Fitzroy Kendrick Hamilton Robert Sheffield Robert Peterson Gonel Jean-Charles Kinika Yolanda Lanier Frances Davis Venola Henrietta Howard Julius Winn Jacqueline Paxton Ruth Wood Copeland David Scott Williams Jr. Betty Nelms Florita Neilson Lowery Eleanor Walton Adams Gwendolyn G. Chaney-Marshall Jeff Lambert Bedeau Gayle Wilma Kimball Snead Twyla L. Richardson Charles E. Spann Beneby Savannah Jackson Fannie E. Sanders Israel Nelson Myrtle Maude Harrell Patricia Robinson Leon C. Days Sr. Deborah B. Barnett Lewis Willie Randle Jr. Maurice Anderson Anthony Carey Betty Jean Sharpe Mother Albertha Z. Ferguson Warren C. Womble, Jr. Michael Alan Pratt Tyrone Eugene Massaline Ethel Mae Lewis Mary Corley Daisy Jackson Julia Mae Snelson Threatre Rogers Charlotte Green Floyd Ronald Edgecombe Peggye B. Williams Theodore H. Smith Nathan Hooks Jr. Macarthur Rigby Sarah Ann Fox Mathis Lester William Emanuel McDonald John Christopher Williams Jr. Johnnie Lee Owens Jr. Willie Edd Powell Freddie Goodman Willie Allen Terry Leon Wallace Louise G. 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Cooper Godfrey Gladstone Hall Christopher Luke Selicia Stubbs Diana Louise Thompson John Lee Simmons Neomi Holliman Charles Eugene Humes Sr. Estella Williams Sally Leroy Jones Nathaniel Williams Johnnie Reed Richardson Jacquelyne Renee Carter Britt Sammye Kateour Griffin Robinson Baby Emma Marie Maestre Tirador Linzy Louis Fowler Jr. Valerie Moore Rose Marie Jasper Murlene Smith Josephine Pinder Moss A. Louise Hunter Willie Edward Sims III Willie Ernest Thomas Angela Byrd Zarren Bernard Fulger Baby Girl Jasmine Alexis Joslyn Lonnie G. Woods James Edd Summersett Marie Shinhoster Christopher Mathew Thurston Sr. Isiah Lambert Pearl Pauline Walker Donnell Woods Sears Engritt S. Canon Alfred Jay Doyle Antoinette Patricia Willis Harold Eugene Mitchell John Lester Causey Patricia Louise Ware April Baker Darrius Lamark Cook Gladys J. Brown Rosa M. Carter Johnnie Lee Hatcher Monica Delores Kerr Johnson Cherry Johnson Emerald Romer Margaret C. Daniels Henry Mitchell Albertha Wimberly Scharoun Emanuel Pete Phillips Anthony Paul “Tony” Armbrister Elizabeth Anna Johnson Anthony Holloway Anthony Rolle Berkeley Euclid Jemmott Nicolai Derby Alvin Carter Latravia K. Osborne Amanda Riles Gloria Richardson Walker Charles E. Hall Mary Louise Sands Tanisha Latrice Johnson Ossie Sutton Terry Murphy Carol Jean Lightbourn Mckinnon Julio Isabel Chinea Curtis Lee Johnson Linda Marie Hill Fannie Mae Billings Daniel Evans Jr. Joyce L. Howard Aundrella Bunyan Hamed Samuel Daniels Faydrianna Najahria Modest Carl Willie Mae Fields Maceo Wright Barbara Jackson Herma Brown Grady Thompson Deon Johnson Lucretia Pitts Louis Murray Theodore Hadley Malik Jabir Bilal Nasai Henry Pace Sr. Marquel Lavidicicous Brooks Alfreda L. Hudge Efrem Z. Hoskin Moniqua “Nikki” Kirkland Marvin Eugene Anthony Magger Rhodes Melvin Gregory Deaconess Shirlee Wright Walden Montaj Torriend Boykins Edner Preval Virgile Richard Ella Ivey Loretta D. Branton Alicia Owen-Martinez De’Aundra Lane Isiah Willie Brazil Jr. Watson Johnson Tommy Lee Walton Ledarris Walker Rev. Louis C. Reed Wilver Bradshaw James Baker Andrew Harris Debra Burley Lori Rodriguez Freddie Allen Jason I. Nicholson Alma Deloris Belhomme Victoria N. Sinclair Dorothy E. Holmes Clarese Renee Johnson Robert Denmark Jessica Perez Baby Issac & Ilani Demps-Taylor James F. Brown Ronald Anthony Ephord aka “Tony” Henrietta McDonald Yugine Smith Cynthia Jenkins James Robinson Jean Bonit Kali Michelle Douse Wilfrid Pierre Carrie M. Holzendorf Jack Davis Lillie Rose Brown Mamie Lee Harvey Markieth Somonia Murray Sheldon Ruglass Jadwiga Dulak Patty Broughton Daniel Jones Rev. Michael W. Baker Willie B. Owens Esther Thompson Steve “Jit” Bradley Mildred Griffiths Naomi Lewis-Smith Kahmanie Carter Jermaine Tillman Terrance Bostick Juanita Gatewood Yvonne Scrivens Bell Robert J. Holloway James P. Farrington Jr. Robert Cecil Kelsey Iliomene Mereus Willie Miley Jr. Sammie L. Pollard Demarcus A. Davis Sharon Green OCTOBER 2018 Tyrone James Cobb Theodore Smith Enid Veronica Belafonte Ethel Hall Fife Delores Saunders Lionel Dean Natalie Mortlock Corene A. Buoy Denise Olivia Barrow Willie Clay Walker Vinnie-Ree Adams Johnnie Pearl Nelson Albertha Butler aka “Mother Butler” Victoria Gloria Byron Jackie Washington Robert Brantley Roy Ricardo Boulware Pastor Joeann Bryant Emma Lee Clayton Johnson Vern David Fluitt Shemaya Wilcox Flossie Hill Buggs Spring Murray Pamela Hall-Harrington Darcy Taylor Joesph Alphonse Young Ferguson Winifred Elizabeth Dean Sands Alvin Knight Larry Urie Josey Sr. Kesler Cosmey Mary Lumpkins Leomie Williams Hattie Bailey Calvin Jenkins Tracy Lamar Gray Lucas George Levarity Dr. Juanita “Terry” Conward Barkley Sanon Helen Smith Baby Azaryah Ania Hacker David Nathaniel Larmond Sr. Michele L Mitchell Willie Powe aka “Big Willie” Curtis Lee Johnson Earnest Johnson Sr. Larry Barfield Leonne Polycarpe Gregg Phillip Saunders Beatrice Hamilton Josephine P. Moss Gloria Geneva Newbold Willarene Dukes Nanette Hays Nichole Thi Sanabia Vickie R. Boggs Deborah Gearing Marie Diogene Teretha Williams Speer JUNE 2018 David Robinson Jr. Ingrid P. Mckinnie Pearson Alex Gerard Edwards Mary W. Smith Janice Luruth Inniss Susie Inman Birdie Bullard Willie James Gant Jr. Harriett Spikes Baby Oliver Jarod Crews Jr. Lemoyne Peterson Shalesha Parks Cedric Jermaine Tisdale William Marshell Gloria Mccree Arnold Grace Mae Hunter Hiawatha Thomas Jr. Sterling Everig Waiters Eddie Corouthers Angela Corbett Jewell Smith Yearby Sherry A. Fletcher Curtis Brown Mattie Allen Carmen Pena Rivera Martha Perez Clifford Russel Mccullough Michael Smith Wayne Rogers Brownlee Gleenden Thompson Andrew Bryant Sr. Tarsha Sheta Law Tyree Smith Alfonza Hooks Phyllis A. Durry Gloria Jackson MARCH 2018 Williams Austin Roberts Sr. Wilbur E. King Mendell Butler-Lebel Dorothy Campbell Elton Smith Otis Robert Green Rodney Leon Clarke Johanna Singletery John E. Major Dennis Collins Jr. Jean Lesly Orvil Thelford Rigby Fred Washington Linda R. Byrd Michael I. 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White Clay Cal Murray Victoria Elizabeth Christian De La Torre Myra Elizabeth Wilcox Everett Joesph Phyllis Carswell Rowena Glass Wilson Geoffrey Antonio Era Cedrick Lionel Metotweety Louise Wallace Rener Nimmons George Eans Georgia Mae Preston Quantia Curry Aaron Lumpkin Gerard Coqmard Adrian Clark Johnnie Ray Lawson Frank Pinkney Jr. Charles P. Williams Sylvester Collins Roslyn Ritchie Issac Ford Sr. Andre Valentina Foxworth Brenda Gail Johnson Rosemond Jefferies Mary Magdalene Gaiter Nicholas (Nick With The Solid Kick) Lee Marie King Tyrone Vincent Bivins Theodore R. Gray aka “Sonny Boy” Barbara Jean Glasgow Roy Washington James Hardy Williams Lerda Mae Tauriac Calvin Pecola Smith James Penny Marion Culmer Wright Bruraw Gelah Israel Franklin Pigatt Raymond L. Street Michael F. Hylton Paul Linval Carter Carolyn P. Tate-Brown Juenika Lee Eric Andre David Henry Allen Nelson Sr. Ellis Prince Patricia Bilams John Anthony Henderson Larry James Edgecombe Deacon William Black Thomas James Levell Marvinell Bracine Wilson Nancy Dove Lillie Mae Brownlee Emma Lee Ponder Minnie Lee Austin Edwin Keith “Pig” Burley Gloria P. Mcgriff Polly Bradley Dr. Richard James Strachan Katrina Georges Regina Smith-Fluitt Jessie Grey Repress Vandarl Callender David Sherrod King Mattie P. Reddick Jacquelyn V. Gordon Dezmon Loso Gilbert Charles Mcarthur Jr. Brian Hay Jacob M. Caldwell Althea Edna Jones Shawntrell Latonya Roberts Gwendolyn Robinson George Christian Adriene Michelle Mcclary Gary Lewis Eudelta Ada Mcbean Joesph-Brown Helena Deloris Stennett Ernestine Green Jerry Macon Angella Creary Rebecca Catherine Caldwell Ray Anthony Hamilton David Crump Sr. Saneya Aljerdi Agnes Owens Arvilla Felton Clarence Page Marie Jean Baptiste Bernard Pope Dontavis Walker Rodrick Lee Daniels Ossie E. Forbes Thomas Finnie Virginia Stewart Andrew Harris Carmoens Deus Inez Elizebeth Young Marguerite Beante Vieux Frances Tate Ida Marrissett-Cauley Cora Bell Murray Roddy Rashaad Hodgson Ida Mae Woods Joel St. George Samuels Derrin Gemar Nichols Henry Lee Hall Muriel Bernice Williams Dr. Deryl G. Hunt Debra Smith Valencia Corey-Hall Josie Carter Bertha Pearson Baby Harlem Joesph Bazile Jorge Gonzalez Curtis Rogers Lydia Hinds Carlene Bynes Marie Antionell Young Ruthie Mae Jones Jerome Henderson Juanita Davis Holmes Jacques Lindor Toni Elaine Stephens Kenneth Herbert Jones Jr. Alveta Watts Robinson Rodney Lee Sr. Gloria Lee Mathis Lemmons Obree Devon Johnson Sr. Duane Devon Boone Gail Marie Symonette Janie M. Moore Thomas Ellis Wilcox Elijah Larry Johnson William Bethel Jr. Bobbie Paschal Jr. Lettie Gilley Virginia Richards Elliott Guilford Erica Dubose Derek Arnold Davis Barbara Montilla Angela Michell Jolly Maebell Herring Gretel Barrett Minnie Van Evelyn Champagne Mccoy Martha Ann Pitts Theodore Roosevelt Moorer Willie C. Green Janie Mccoy Kanesha Jordan Frank Andrews Iii Aldo Felipe Avery Maree Wilson Martha Bain Smith aka “Murlene” Demetric Chandler Velma Johnson Willie James Reynolds Royal Claude Joesph Tittle Charlie Gilmore Beulah Lee Ashe Pearl Dowdy Brown Sheryl Baker Darlene M. Johnson Clyde Smyth SEPTEMBER 2018 Mary Lowe David Ervin Linda Louise Blocker Cecil Robert Lockhart Minister Hazel Lafleur Nannie Mae Knight Booker T. Melton James M. Grimsley Barbara Jean Durden Agatha Levarity Armando Ortiz Richard George Bennett Thomas Rolle Angela Rigby Curtis Mungin Starlyn Henley-Greene Kenneth Scott Fredonia Venisee Virginia Lloyd Ferguson Basil Mendez Charles E. 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Durden said. “Most of my ous crimes including armed to volunteer at Miami Res- work is in the trenches.” robbery, having a concealed cue Mission where he has Although he mostly minis- firearm, resisting arrest and Bible study every third Sun-

ters to adults, he likes to speak battery on law enforcement. day of the month. Through

Pastor with youth about addiction as He credits his mother for S.H.E.A.R., he partners with OF THE WEEK well as peer pressure, depres- giving him purpose with her local music artists to provide OF THE WEEK sion and gangs. vision of community service. performances at the mission. “Youth is the primary tar- In 2001, his mother along “A lot of homeless men get because they don’t have with her best friend, started can’t go to concerts,” Durden the mindset to deal with the Christian Women’s Club said. “It helps them feel as if Minister Anthony Eugene Durden what they are going through to help people in the com- they belong and have a sense or identify symptoms or munity by paying light bills of purpose.” problems because they are and buying groceries for the He also works with the masked,” Durden said. needy. When Durden was re- Florida Youth Football His goal is to break the yoke sponsible enough, he started League, which was co-found- of tradition and religiosity and the Christian Men’s Club. ed by rapper Flo Rida. He in- recognize spiritual warfare. Ten years ago, the nonprof- vites students from elemen- “I never heard anyone in it faith-based organization tary through high school, in church talk about overcoming changed its name to S.H.E.A.R cities such as Miami Gar- addiction,” Durden said. “So, Inc. (Sharing Hope Empow- dens, Opa-locka and Liberty I never thought I fit in because erment and Reaction), where City, to come to mission to everyone in church appeared he serves as president. The feed the homeless and re- Minister overcame addictions to be perfect. God is not wait- organization provides educa- ceive community credit. He ing on you to get fixed, he will tion and mentoring to youth also works with people on meet you where you are.” as well as performing com- probation to receive credit Originally from Miami, munity outreach, through for volunteering. with help from God, mission Durden moved with his moth- such activities as feeding the This year, Durden began er, Brilla Durden, to Compton, homeless, promoting literacy fundraising to renovate the Eugene Durden helps the homeless through service California after his parents and providing school clothes fieldhouse at Edison High divorced when he was 6 years and supplies. School in Little Haiti. He has ALLISON HORTON food, shelter and substance nesses. He has also created old. He dropped out of high He speaks with foster care partnered with Miami-Dade Miami Times Contributor abuse treatment, with help- lighting for the shows of gos- school and became involved and at-risk youth and enters County Public Schools ing him build his relationship pel artists such as Fred Ham- in several activities such as the prisons to minister to board member Dorothy Ben- Minister Anthony Eugene with God and learning com- mond, Tasha Cobbs, A. Ran- selling drugs, committing inmates, including those on dross-Mindingall, District Durden was homeless and puter skills. He also obtained dolph and Sincere. robberies and participating in death row. 2; Leroy Jones of the Circle smoking crack in an aban- a job at a professional light- Durden, 48, married his gangs. “I minister to them, tell my of Brotherhood; and Wayne doned building in the Over- ing company, where he has wife, DeShawn this past He moved back to Miami story, and give them hope Barton, owner of the Wayne town neighborhood when he worked for the past 12 years, April. He came from a Chris- when he was 18 because his and inspiration,” Durden Barton Study Center in Boca received his calling 15 years through a friend who also tian family and knew that he mother hoped living in a said about his prison vis- Raton. ago. lived at Miami Rescue Mis- had a higher purpose. But he change of environment with its. “I can paint a picture of “We want to invest in our “I was getting high and God sion. began experimenting with his father, Bobby Durden, where their life is now and youth and schools,” Durden called me out,” Durden said. “I didn’t know how to plug drugs and alcohol in his teens might help with his behavior. where they’re going if they said. “We can’t give our chil- “I preached my first service at lights or how they operated,” and suffered from addiction “It helped me to connect don’t change. dren rags and expect excel- the crack house.” Durden said. “I got in on fa- for 25 years. He uses his past with my father, but the life- He is also a member of lence. We have to give them Durden credits the Miami vor. God gave me the hook- experiences struggling with style wasn’t that different Koinonia Worship Center the tools they need and build Rescue Mission, a Christian up.” drug, alcohol and sex addic- from Compton,” Durden said. & Village under the lead- partnerships with local orga- organization located at 2020 He has created lighting for tion to help others. He spent 14 years of his ership of Pastor Eric H. nizations to bring resources NW First Ave. that provides churches, schools and busi- “I minister on the street,” life in jail or prison for vari- Jones Jr. Durden continues to our community.”

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Diagnosing any type of ly sensitive and able to detect of cancer. year found that this kitch- tia by 10-fold. advocates hailed e-cigarettes cancer can be a long and diffi- eight types of cancer — breast Other research this year fo- en staple can actually help Some dietary supplements as an easy, safe way to give up cult process, which can delay cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cused on finding better ways treat arthritis. also received positive atten- smoking. the prescription of an appro- cancer, ovarian cancer, liver to stop cancer in its tracks. The researchers — from the tion this year. One example However, in the meantime, priate treatment. cancer, stomach cancer, pan- One study from the Stanford Medical College of Georgia at is nicotinamide riboside, a vi- many studies have found that A quick and accurate diag- creatic cancer, and esophageal University School of Medicine Augusta University — report- tamin B-3 supplement, which the liquid in e-cigarettes con- nosis could thus help accel- cancer — with a moderate to in California — the findings of ed that drinking a solution some manufacturers use as tains toxic substances, also erate treatment delivery and high degree of accuracy. which appeared in Science of baking soda can protect an ingredient in some protein leading to the formation of improve outcomes. It is the most precise when Translational Medicine — against rheumatoid arthritis shakes and nutrition bars. toxic vapors. In order to reach this goal, it comes to detecting ovarian tested a new cancer-destroy- and other inflammatory dis- According to a small study, This year, the National researchers from the Johns cancer, which it can help diag- ing injection in mice. eases. the findings of which ap- Academies of Sciences, En- Hopkins University School of nose with 98 percent accuracy. Only one shot, the authors This is because baking soda peared in the journal Nature gineering, and Medicine re- Medicine in Baltimore, Mary- The authors explain that the say, is needed to boost special- influences the mesothelial Communications, nicotin- leased a detailed report re- land developed a brand new new blood test identifies spe- ized immune cell activity and cells — which line various or- amide riboside supplements viewing hundreds of scientific blood test called CancerSEEK. cific cancer biomarkers, such extirpate solid cancer tumors. gans — of the spleen so that can have a beneficial effect papers that analyzed the ben- They reported their process in as telling genetic mutations, "Our approach uses a one- they do not "overreact" to on blood pressure, safeguard- efits and risks of using e-cig- the journal Science. and the presence of proteins time application of very small heavy foods and treat them as ing the health of arteries as arettes. 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Gregg L. Mason Hadley Davis MLK EUNICE WILCOX, 85, retired DANIEL FLEMING, 88, re- environmental, tired construc- Nancy Wilson, 81, Grammy Jackson tion worker, Memorial died December Hospital died 8 at Jackson December Memorial Hos- 17. Survivors winning jazz singer is dead pital. Service include: sons, 10 a.m., Friday ANDREW DALTON and Remember, I was constantly Mikel Ray in the chapel. (Urika), Rodney McNeil (Tessa) HILLEL ITALIE working or I was traveling to and Jerry McNeil (Debra); perform. The ’60s for me were LINDA D. KIGHT, 68, re- daughters, Lorraine Deleveaux Nancy Wilson, the Gram- about work,” she told JazzWax tired nurse, died and Tawanna Williams (Todd); my-winning “song stylist” and in 2010. December 20 at grandchildren; brother, Dan torch singer whose polished In the 1970s and after, she home. Service Ray (Ginger); sister, Inez pop-jazz vocals made her a continued to record regular- 11 a.m., Sat- Williams; and other relatives. platinum artist and top con- ly and perform worldwide, at urday at 93rd Viewing 3-8 p.m., today. cert performer, has died. home in nightclubs, concert Service 11 a.m.,Thursday Street Baptist Wilson, who retired from halls and open-air settings, at New Birth Baptist Church Church. touring in 2011, died after a singing at jazz festivals from Cathedral of Faith. Interment: long illness at her home in Pi- Newport to Tokyo. She offi- Caballero Rivero Dade North. THADDEUS HARRISON, oneertown, a California desert cially stopped touring with 49, retired truck driver, died community near Joshua Tree a show at Ohio University in JEFFERY OWENS December 11 at North Shore National Park, her manager September 2011, but had been WILLIAMS, Hospital. Services were held. and publicist Devra Hall Levy thinking of stepping back for 57, truck driver, told The Associated Press late years. When she turned 70, in Falcon and Hadley Davis Thursday night. She was 81. 2007, she was guest of honor Italia, died Miami Gardens Influenced by Dinah Wash- at a Carnegie Hall gala. The December ington, Nat “King” Cole and show ended with Wilson 18. Survivors AGILIEN VILFRANC, 69, other stars, Wilson covered performing such favorites as include: retired, died everything from jazz stan- “Never, Never Will I Marry,” parents, Roy December 20 dards to “Little Green Apples” "I Can’t Make You Love Me” and Elma Dell Williams; at Jackson and in the 1960s alone released AP Photo/Rick Maiman, File and the Gershwin classic sister, Gail Davis; brothers, Health North. eight albums that reached In this June 29, 2007 file photo, singer Nancy Wil- “How Long Has This Been Emory Williams (Vera), Calvin Service 11 a.m., the top 20 on Billboard’s pop son, performs at her Swingin' 70th Birthday Party at Going On?” Williams (Joan) and Marvin Saturday in the charts. Sometimes elegant Carnegie Hall in New York. Grammy-winning jazz and “After 55 years of doing Williams; step-children; other chapel. and understated, or quick and pop singer Wilson has died at age 81. what I do professionally, I relatives and friends. Viewing conversational and a little have a right to ask how long? 6-9 p.m., Friday. Service 2 JELISSIA RAYSHONDRA naughty, she was best known I’m trying to retire, people,” p.m., Saturday at 93rd Street VALENCIA SMITH, 24, died ing NPR’s “Jazz Profiles” se- times with the latest sounds. for such songs as her break- she said with a laugh before Community Baptist Church. December ries. Active in the civil rights Gamely, she covered Beat- through “Guess Who I Saw leaving the stage to a standing Interment: Caballero Rivero 15 at home. movement, including the Sel- les songs (“And I Love Her” Today” and the 1964 hit ”(You ovation. Dade North. Service 11:15 ma march of 1965, she received became “And I Love Him”), Don’t Know) How Glad I Am,” a.m., Saturday an NAACP Image Award in Stevie Wonder’s “Uptight In accordance with Wil- which drew upon Broadway, son’s wishes, there will be XAVIER C. GRAHAM, 16, at Mt. Calvary 1998. (Everything’s Alright)” and pop and jazz. student, died Missionary Wilson was married twice “Son of a Preacher Man,” on no funeral service, a family She resisted being identified December 15. Baptist Church. — to drummer Kenny Dennis, which she strained to mimic statement said. A celebration Viewing 9 a.m., with a single category, espe- whom she divorced in 1970; Aretha Franklin’s fiery gospel of her life will be held most cially jazz, and referred to her- and to Wiley Burton, who style. She was so outside the likely in February, the month Friday following Trinity service at self as a “song stylist.” died in 2008. She had three contemporary music scene an of her birth. 10 a.m., in ELLEN HOLMES, 89, died “The music that I sing to- children. interviewer once stumped her She is survived by her son, the chapel. December 17 day was the pop music of the Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, by asking about Cream, the Kacy Dennis; daughters Sa- Interment: at North Shore 1960s,” she told The San Fran- the eldest of six children of million-selling rock trio fea- mantha Burton and Sheryl Caballero Rivero Dade North. Medical Center. cisco Chronicle in 2010. “I an iron foundry worker and a turing Eric Clapton. Burton; sisters Karen Davis Service 11 just never considered myself maid, Wilson sang in church “It took me years to know and Brenda Vann and five ABDUL H. ANTHONY, 43, a.m., Saturday a jazz singer. I do not do runs as a girl and by age 4 had de- what that question was about. grandchildren. died December at Greater New and — you know. I take a lyric cided on her profession. She 19. Viewing 3-8 Bethel MBC of and make it mine. I consider was in high school when she p.m., Thursday. Liberty City. myself an interpreter of the won a talent contest spon- Service 1 lyric.” sored by a local TV station “Sweet Memories” p.m., Friday Wilson’s dozens of albums and was given her own pro- at Christian Wright and Young included a celebrated col- gram. After briefly attending Fellowship laboration with Cannonball , 46, Central State College, she Missionary LEVELL DORGILLES Adderley, “Nancy Wilson/ died December toured Ohio with the Rusty Baptist Church. Cannonball Adderley,” a small 12. Services Bryant’s Carolyn Club Big group setting which under- were held. Band and met such jazz artists standably could be called jazz; Manker as Adderley, who encouraged “Broadway — My Way”; “Lush her to move to New York. BETTY JEAN SMITH, 84, Life”; and “The Nancy Wilson She soon had a regular gig environmental Show!” a best-selling concert at The Blue Morocco, and got service worker, recording. “How Glad I Am” in touch with Adderley’s man- died December brought her a Grammy in 1965 ager, John Levy. 19. Service 11 Eric S. George for best R&B performance, “He set up a session to re- a.m., Saturday DELORES G. EUBANKS, and she later won Grammys cord a demo,” Wilson later at Mt. Tabor 77, died December 16. for best jazz vocal album in observed during an interview Missionary Arrangements are incomplete. 2005 for the intimate “R.S.V.P for the Los Angeles Philhar- Baptist Church. (Rare Songs, Very Person- monic. “Ray Bryant and I went WINIFRED DAVIS SMITH, al)” and in 2007 for “Turned in and recorded ‘Guess Who I DEACON FRANK 62, died December 18. Service to Blue,” a showcase for the Saw Today,’ ‘Sometimes I’m HOOKS, 84, shoe maker, 5 p.m., Thursday in the chapel. relaxed, confident swing she Happy,’ and two other songs. died December 17 at home. mastered later in life. The Na- We sent them to Capitol and Services were held. PAUL WASHINGTON, 65, tional Endowment for the Arts within five days the phone died December 17. Service 10 awarded her a “Jazz Masters rang. Within six weeks I had Range a.m., Saturday at Richardson Fellowship” in 2004 for life- all the things I wanted.” Mortuary, Miami. time achievement. 1937-2018 ROY WESLEY HARRIS, 68, Her first album, “Like in Wilson also had a busy ca- self-employed Love!”, came out in 1959, and WAYNE N. LUCES, 69, died reer on television, film and ra- musician, died she had her greatest commer- Jazz Legend December 19. Service 2 p.m., dio, her credits including “Ha- December cial success over the following Late Nancy Wilson and Gregg L. Mason Saturday in the chapel. 14. Survivors waii Five-O,” “Police Story,” decade despite contending at include his wife, the Robert Townsend spoof DAISY MAE PALMER, 94, Sherry Harris; “Meteor Man” and years host- died December 20. Service son, Leo Harris; 11 a.m., Saturday at House of daughter, God, which is the Church of the Chastity Mack; brother, Living God in West Park, FL. In Memoriam Reginald Harris; and a host of other relatives and friends. In loving memory of, Service 11 a.m., Saturday at City Mission Worship Center. In Memoriam Mortuary Services In loving memory of, RAPHAEL BROWN, 64, master mechanic, died December 12 at Jackson North. Viewing 4-8 p.m., Friday at Triumph The Church and Kingdom of God In Christ, 6825 NW 20 Ave., Miami, FL 33147. Service 11 DWAYNE E. CANNON, SR. a.m., Saturday at the church. 07/26/1959 - 12/31/2017

One year has come and Obituaries gone. Dwayne, we miss you JACOB HEARN so very much. Not one day are due 05/23/1938 - 12/31/2015 goes by that we don't think of you. So until we meet 4:30 p.m., Tuesday Sadly missed. again . . . Loving you always. Your mother, sister and 305-694-6210 Annie Bell Hearn and family. sons.