Rolle Vs. Monestime, Round 3 CHALLENGERS INCUMBENTS South Florida Election Slate Starting to Come Into Focus

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LOCAL POLITICS Rolle vs. Monestime, Round 3 CHALLENGERS INCUMBENTS South Florida election slate starting to come into focus

ANDREA ROBINSON [email protected]

At his Brownsville church on Sunday, Dorrin Rolle stood before the congrega- tion and proclaimed he has unfinished business at County Hall. Dorrin Rolle Jean Monestime “There’s something in the air that says . . . we have to make sure we have someone down there to fight,” Rolle said at Peaceful Zion Missionary Baptist Church as he announced his candidacy for the District 2 commission seat. Rolle, a former District 2 county com- missioner, will once again try to unseat Jean Monestime, the incumbent who Campaign twice-defeated Rolle, starting eight years ago. The race may be the marquis matchup in Brandon Sean Alfred Dorothy Bendross Miami-Dade this 2018 election cycle. Black Miami-Dade residents have several races to watch this election cycle leading up to the Aug. 28 primary and Nov. 6 general election. 2018 Rolle fell out of favor with residents over an ethics controversy at JESCA, a social service agency where he was the longtime chief administrator. He resigned his position in 2008, and the agency went out of business in 2009. In 2010, Rolle faced Monestime and four other primary challengers. Monestime won the general SEE SLATE 4A Jason Pizzo Daphne Campbell

Overtown’s Culmer area PUSHING PAST PAIN Sirena Harrell and reporter to swell by Nyamekye Daniel share triumph after tragedy

800 homes NYAMEKYE DANIEL [email protected]

County to raze public When Sirena Harrell held her baby boy for the first time, she felt what she called, “genuine” housing for new complex love. As a mother at 17, Harrell said she found the ANDREA ROBINSON purpose for her life at that moment. [email protected] “I felt like I grew up with him. I saw myself evolve from a teenaged mother to womanhood,” Talk about a soccer stadium has subsided, she said. “He was my best friend, my very first but now residents of two Overtown public best friend.” housing developments are processing the Fifteen years later, Harrell’s best friend, news that Miami-Dade County will raze and Isaiah “Zay” Solomon was gone, ripped rebuild their homes similar to the rebuilding from her world, killed by the bullets of a plan underway at Liberty Square. faceless gunman. Miami-Dade County housing officials Mentally, she felt immobilized by recently revealed to residents of Culmer pain and shock. Yet, Harrell found the Place and Culmer courage to return to school, only a Gardens that they week after her son was killed. Har- will replace all rell graduated from Miami Dade 226 units and add College on Saturday with honors. as many as near- Before the graduation cere- ly 800 additional mony, Harrell described her Do not allow homes as part of accomplishment as being anyone to come a mixed-income “surreal.” She hadn’t quite ac- into your neigh- planned communi- cepted the moment in her life borhood and make ty in the southern as reality. decisions for you” part of Overtown. “Because of everything that “ has transpired, this is a blur,” she The city of Mi- ami also reported- said. ly will play a role I remembered seeing Harrell on Audrey Edmonson the news after her son Zay was killed Sirena Harrell’s son Vice Chairwoman in the new devel- opment. County while attending his cousin’s wake near was killed while at- officials want to do West Little River. I was reminded it was tending his cousin’s a land swap to acquire Reeves Park, which August 2016 when she and I spoke. wake August 2016. In is adjacent to Culmer Place but owned by I could not look into Harrell’s eyes be- this photo, she holds cause I knew her pain too well. I envisioned the city. Talks are underway for the city to a graduation cap with turn over Reeves Park to the county; in re- her broken spirit as it crawled through the her son’s picture and turn, the city would get the land where Cul- weight of the boulders on her heart, as she mer Gardens now sits. The new community stood up for the son on TV, begging for the words, “Even in would be built on roughly 17 acres at Culmer his killer to come forward. grief…I came, I saw, I Place and Reeves Park. Ten years earlier, my first son, Dakari conquered.” The plan is in the very early stages. Offi- was also killed. Seeing Harrell’s eyes cials don’t even have an estimate of the costs meant I would have to connect to the for the new Culmer Place and Gardens de- SEE PAIN 6A Photos courtesy of Sirena Harrell velopment. The county hopes to leverage promised federal and state funds, as well SEE HOMES 6A Happy Mother’s Day See Messages 2C-6C

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Credo Of The Black Press MEMBER: National Newspaper Periodicals Postage EDITORIAL The Black Press believes that America Publisher Association paid at Miami, Florida (ISSN 0739-0319) can best lead the world from racial and MEMBER: The Newspaper POSTMASTER: Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, Association of America Send address changes to national antagonism when it accords Miami, Florida 33127-1818 Subscription Rates: One Year THE MIAMI TIMES, to every person, regardless of race, Post Office Box 270200 $52.99 – Two Year $99.99 P.O. Box 270200 Miami Police, get it 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 no person, the Black Press strives to right; save the apologies 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 As soon as Miami Police arrested two young men and issued GARTH C. REEVES, SR., Publisher Emeritus is held back. RACHEL J. REEVES, Publisher and Chairman an arrest warrant for another in the shooting deaths of Rickey Dixon and Kimson Lee Green, a few things went into motion. First, the families of 18-year-old Dixon and 17-year-old Kimson believed they were on the road to justice for the teenagers, whose Grouped amendments help Floridians lives were snuffed out on April 8. Second, the residents of the Liberty Square housing project, BRECHT HEUCHAN, The Florida Chairman of the Constitution Revision Commission Style & Drafting Committee who have been terrorized by gun violence as recently as the The 2018 Constitution Unfortunately, instead of precedent we have. Both pre- est with their arguments. week before, heaved a collective sigh, that the perpetrators who Revision Commission, also debating merits of the policy, vious Constitution Revision Here is the truth: the CRC shot the teens on a Sunday afternoon were off the street. The known simply as the CRC, some editorial boards have Commissions, in 1978 and sent to voters a package of residents may have wondered if the heavy police presence in the recently completed the once offered sarcasm and ignored in 1998, grouped ideas and transformational ideas in neighborhood would need to continue. in every 20-year task of re- facts. They have indicted did so with more regularity the form of eight proposed Third, the arrest and charging of Anthony Clinch and Yaairnes viewing our state consti- the practice of grouping re- than we did. Indeed, in 1968 amendments to our consti- Rashad Bryant and issuing of the warrant for Deondre McDuffy tution. The purpose of the lated proposals into single the voters of Florida ratified tution, some grouped, some on May 5 came two days after Miami Police were left smarting review is to ensure that our amendments for the ballot, an entirely new constitution not. These ideas cover a lot because of the release of a video, which depicts excessive force governing document reflects yet omitted the reality that which was “bundled”, aka of ground and include wild- by an officer, while others were complicit. The video, taken May the values of our modern so- grouping some ideas which grouped into three, yes only ly popular proposals like 3, shows Miami Police Officer Mario Figueroa kicking a Black ciety and meets the needs of share common elements is three, ballot amendments. sweeping ethics reforms, suspect in Overtown, while the suspect was handcuffed and lay- our growing state. for the benefit of the voter. Grouping is not new and not term limits for school board ing on the ground. The CRC finalizedAccording to election of- controversial. members, rights for crime By late afternoon last Thursday, the Miami-Dade State Attor- eight proposed amend- ficials, long ballots create a Bold ideas are often met victims, a ban on off-shore ney Office announced it was going to investigate the contents of ments, some of which are disincentive to voting in the with criticism and I support oil drilling, banning the use the video. By the evening, the police department had apologized “grouped,” meaning multi- first place. Grouping some the ability of the media and of e-cigarettes in enclosed to the family and relieved Officer Figueroa of duty. That’s an ple ideas are included in one ideas together keeps the others to voice their dis- indoor workplaces, and end- extremely quick response by any standards but for law enforce- single amendment. These ballot from becoming too agreement. However, cat- ing the inhumane racing of ment that is beyond swift. amendments were based on lengthy to complete. If all of egorically condemning a greyhounds for betting pur- Perhaps the arrests of Clinch and Yaairnes – both men were more than a year’s worth of the CRC proposals were left historically proven and suc- poses. facing first-degree murder and weapons charges – were the dis- work, by 37 volunteer com- as single amendments, there cessful process by omitting The ballot language of traction the department needed given the national scandal. The missioners, traveling across would be 25 questions on the facts which are contrary to these proposals is clear and expedient arrests showed Miami residents the police were work- the state, hosting 15 public ballot instead of 13; and in the desired effect is disin- easily understood. Voters are ing hard to keep them safe. Plus the department needed a win. hearings, dozens more com- some areas of our state, each genuous. If traditional me- exceedingly smart and will But the complete recant of the arrests and warrant on Monday mittee meetings, consult- of those measures would be dia outlets have any desire decide how they want their points to a police department that is overzealous and sloppy po- ing subject matter experts, translated into multiple lan- to regain the public’s trust, Florida to look for genera- lice work at the very least. It adds to the narrative that Black men and considering hundreds guages. if in news or in opinion, they tions to come. In the end, face an indiscriminate amount of unnecessary arrests, even right of thousands of comments Further, not grouping ideas need to be less selective with they alone will be the judge here in Miami. The teenagers weren’t even held on lesser charges from citizens. would have abandoned every information and more hon- of our work. or outstanding warrants. They were given complete walks. Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina said video evidence exoner- ated the youths. Colina issued a statement, which reads in part: “While the Miami Police Department is committed to the pursuit We must ‘takeover the polls’ again of justice, it is equally committed to the protection of the inno- JEFFREY L. BONEY, NNPA Newswire Contributor cent. We would like to assure the public that we will continue to maintain the highest possible ethical standards as we strive to If there ever was a time There are several things search Center, 87 percent of keep our community safe.” that Black people needed to that must be done to make Black voters identify with This is the proper statement to make, but Colina needs to fully understand the power it work and get the results the Democratic Party or lean launch a transparent investigation of what happened with the of their Black dollar, as well needed to make a significant Democratic, compared with video evidence and when and why warrants were issued based as the need to emphasize the impact. just 7 percent who identify on what evidence. importance of putting their With this November First and foremost, educa- as Republican or lean Re- The wrongful arrests are a huge faux pas for Miami Police in a money where their true in- election right around tion about the importance publican. Black women are community that has trust issues with the department. It was only fluence is, that time is now. of voting is critical in order a driving force behind this February 2016 that the department made a settlement agreement The upcoming November the corner, it is a prime to get as many Black people high percentage of Black reg- with the U.S. Justice Department that it would “continue to de- 2018 elections are by far one opportunity for Black registered to vote as possible, istered voters, and when they velop and implement policies on constitutional policing princi- of the most important elec- people“ to realize their as well as help them truly un- turnout, they make a huge ples and best practices.” tion cycles in the history of true collective power derstand what’s at stake. difference. The settlement was connected to a civil rights investigation the United States. More im- by joining in with one Secondly, political candi- Take the recent Alabama into whether Miami Police officers used aggressive force in 33 portantly, it is one that the another to create one dates must ensure that Black Senate race for example. shootings that occurred between 2008 and 2011. The history Black community can’t afford people become more familiar When Alabama Democrat of the most important points to a department that pushes beyond the limits. This ag- to ignore. with who they are, which can Doug Jones faced a chal- gressive culture in law enforcement is mimicked in the commu- Black Americans make movements of this era. only be done by effectively lenging, uphill battle against nity. up roughly 13 percent of the advertising in Black media controversial Republican These two incidents so early in the tenure of Colina are cause overall population in the politics. outlets, like the Black news- candidate Roy Moore in their for concern. Curb that culture now. U.S., and they have a buying With this November elec- papers, in their respective special Senate election, it power so strong that it can’t tion right around the corner, geographic locations. was Black voter turnout that be overlooked. While having it is a prime opportunity for Lastly, more accountability made the difference. a strong and consistent buy- Black people to realize their must be placed on the Demo- This is just one election cy- ing power in itself is a pow- true collective power by cratic Party. The Democratic cle, and while it may be one CARTOON CORNER erful asset for any group to joining in with one anoth- Party must do more, at every of the most important elec- have, turning that asset into a er to create one of the most level, to cultivate and show tion cycles in our lifetime, long-term money maker and important movements of this appreciation for their loyal the Black community must wealth generation tool is the era. It is time for Black peo- base of Black voters, if they start today by aggressive- only thing that will strength- ple to “Takeover The Polls” want to truly see change ly educating, equipping and en the overall position and in every local, county, state during the midterm elec- empowering Black youth, status of Blacks in this coun- and federal election in this tions. voting age adults and senior try, especially in the area of country. According to the Pew Re- citizens. When there is value in bad attention RENÉE GRAHAM, The Boston Globe Once, the left loved Kanye Kanye has set off a Twitter West, as the right hated him. tsunami. It began with uplift- Now the left hates Kanye, ing refrigerator-magnet wis- while the right loves him. dom like “Don’t trade your Love him or hate him, if authenticity for approval” we’re talking about Kanye, — very Eat, Pray, Kanye. He Kanye wins. mentioned upcoming proj- Calling Trump “my broth- ects with Kid Cudi and Nas. er,” Kanye tweeted, “You That got hip-hop heads buzz- don’t have to agree with ing that the creatively restless trump [sic] but the mob can’t brain behind “Yeezus” and make me not love him. We are “My Beautiful Dark Twisted both dragon energy.” Fantasy” was back. Kanye and Trump do have Then Kanye pivoted with a certain kinship. Both pos- all the subtlety of a record sess a pathological need to be AP Photo needle ripped across vinyl. at the center of everything, Donald Trump and Kanye West pose in the lobby of He loves Trump. He loves and there’s no such thing as Trump Tower in New York on Dec. 13, 2016. Candace Owens, a Black negative attention. Ultimate- conservative and Black Lives ly, Kanye’s recent statements Beyoncé shook up the world In a recent radio interview, Matter hater. He tweeted vid- have nothing to do with any with a Coachella performance Kanye said he was hospital- eo from “Dilbert” creator and shift in his political view. The blacker than a Juneteenth pic- ized because he was “addict- Trump-stan Scott Adams. He only view that concerns him nic in Wakanda. Kendrick ed to opioids.” In all serious- showed a photo of his Trump- The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial com- is the one he admires in the Lamar’s acclaimed album ness, I hope Kanye is clean signed “Make America Great mentaries as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such feedback makes for a healthy dialogue among our readership and the community. mirror. “DAMN.” won the Pulitzer and maintaining his recovery. Again” hat. He wore a MAGA Letters must, however, be 300 words or less, brief and to the point, and may After a lengthy absence, Prize for Music. Jordan Peele Still, this is clearly having no hat. Trump retweeted him be edited for grammar, style and clarity. All letters must be signed and must Kanye is trying to thrust him- won an Academy Award for effect on Kanye’s addiction to with a comment: “Thank you include the name, address and telephone number of the writer for purposes of confirming authorship. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Miami self back onto a cultural land- writing “Get Out,” the most attention. Kanye, very cool!” Times, 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, or fax them to 305-757-5770; scape that has progressed socially and racially provoc- After social-media mor- Few should be surprised by Email: [email protected]. quite nicely without him. ative film of the 21st century. atorium nearly a year long, Kanye’s affection for Trump. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 Miami youth want pledges to end violence They presented solutions at a town hall meeting Tuesday in Little Haiti

ANDREA ROBINSON Gunder said. “We want to [email protected] discuss what the solutions look like and what can be im- Drawing on energy that plemented. We’re asking the built up since a national community at large to com- march in Washington, D.C., mit to solutions.” Miami teenagers on Tuesday Gunder said the students evening presented a list of polled 750 of their peers solutions for gun violence about the effects of gun vio- and challenged elected offi- lence since returning to Mi- cials and community mem- ami. More than 70 percent bers to join them in bringing said they had been affected about change. by gun violence. Another 87 “Tonight is a night that we percent said police officers are going to affect change,” at school don’t make them said Miami Times reporter safer; 61 percent said metal Janiah Adams, a co-host of detectors don’t make them the event. feel safe. The session May 8 at the The students are looking Little Haiti Cultural Center, to elected officials to imple- titled Beyond the March: a ment solutions. Youth-led Town Hall on Vi- “I want to have a real con- olence, brought together stu- versation and find real solu- dents who have continued tions about violence. I want small group deliberations on there to be a call to action,” the subject. said Jonathan Janvier, 16, a ju- Among their demands: safe nior at Miami Edison Senior spaces in and out of school, High School. He is a youth funding for innovative youth leader at Power U Center for Miami Times photo/Gregory Reed programs, free mental health Social Change. Miami Norland Senior High School student Jeremiah Johnson speaks at the Beyond The March town hall on Tues- services and respect for “I’m hopeful that our com- Black youth after a violent munity is going to be safe. day, May 8. event because a “moment of We don’t have the tools to silence is not enough.” end violence. Before we can a student-led panel discus- and how deadly weapons At the Liberty Square meet- ever, many of them felt they The cause brought togeth- end violence, have to build sion. have shattered their sense of ing, several of the youth had did not get what they came er students from throughout power. I don’t believe we “We need youth at the ta- safety. complained they had raised for. Miami-Dade County. Most have done that yet,” Jonathan ble. We have no clue,” she The two groups normal- similar concerns as those Now Gunder is working of them traveled to Wash- said. said. “We need them in- ly live in different worlds. voiced by the Stoneman with Black students at Ma- ington, D.C. to participate in Students slowly streamed volved to tell us what solu- But they landed on common Douglas students, yet could jory Stoneman Douglas High the national March For Our into the Little Haiti Cultural tions are out there.” ground after a mass shooting not garner the same type of to have a similar town hall in Lives. Center Tuesday. They hud- The May 8 town hall is the at Marjory Stoneman Doug- attention. Broward County. Other students came be- dled in small groups and third large-scale discussion las High School that left 17 ICARE, Inner City Alumni “The whole goal was to cause they’re interested in giggled about the day’s activ- by the teenagers who want students and faculty mem- for Responsible Education, one, stand in solidarity with social justice and change. ities. Others were immersed violence to end in their com- bers dead. A lone gunman, arranged a five-day trip to Stoneman Douglas, but also Valencia Gunder, a local in their phones as they wait- munity. a former Marjory Stoneman Washington, D.C. trip be- expand the narrative,” said activist who has worked ed for the event to start. The students started for- Douglas student named Ni- cause the members didn’t Gunder. “The simple fact with the students, said the There were no elected offi- mal discussions on March kolas Cruz, 19, is in jail on see support for students who that we have gun violence young people have done cials in the audience of about 15, when a group of Black in- murder charges in that inci- live with gun violence daily in our communities almost their homework, and now 100. Several rank and file of- ner-city teenagers and Mar- dent. to go to the march. every day, and when it final- it’s time for the adults to do ficers from the Miami-Dade jory Stoneman Douglas High That shooting triggered an After returning home, 36 ly hit the national platform, their part. Police and Miami Police at- School alumni came together anti-gun violence campaign of Miami’s inner-city stu- our communities are not dis- “This is to discuss solu- tended. at Liberty Square Communi- that went viral via social me- dents hoped to use the na- cussed, is problematic.” tions we came up with and Miami-Dade Assistant ty Center in Liberty City for dia and led to the March For tional platform to share their Miami Times Staff Writer open up the conversation Police Director Stephanie a two-hour rap session and Our Lives rally held March stories about gun violence in Janiah Adams contributed to with community members,” Daniels took the stage after town hall about gun violence 24 in Washington, D.C. their neighborhoods. How- this report.

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to three tickets. Attendees can pick up their tickets at NEWS BRIEFS the Parks and Recreation Department’s administrative COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT. office located at 17051 NE 19th Ave. For more informa- Miami-Dade County te Delgado, 305-237-3733, tion, call 305-948-2957. pushes for gun control [email protected]. The Miami-Dade County English Café Wikipedia Commons Commission recently ap- NMB Hurricane Expo Those who are learning After more than two years of discussions, North Miami residents voted against proved a resolution request- The city of North Miami English as a second lan- passing a $120 million general obligation bond, for housing, infrastructure, law en- ing that the county attorney Beach is hosting its inau- guage may practice from 11 forcement, technology and public and recreational improvements in the city. research Florida’s preemp- gural Hurricane Expo from a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thurs- tion of local government 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 12 days at the North Miami Pub- regulation of firearms and in front of City Hall, 17011 lic Library, 835 NE 132nd St. ammunition, and authorizing NE 19th Ave. This expo Attendees can practice En- It’s a no-go for North Miami the county attorney to take will inform attendees on glish through guided casual legal action should such re- ways to plan and prepare conversation over a cup of search and analysis present for a hurricane and how to coffee or hot tea. For more a viable claim. The commis- stay informed. The Expo’s information please call the $120 million general bond sion also approved another highlights include hurricane North Miami Public Library resolution directing the Mi- preparedness tips, expert at 305-891-5535. The residents decide not to finance A total of $2 million was for ami-Dade County mayor to speakers, evacuation plans, technological enhancements examine the enforcement of educational displays and Haitian Heritage Month city’s various improvement projects geared toward community the county’s five day waiting emergency information. For Essay Contest policing, safety, police equip- period and criminal records more information, call 305- North Miami’s Haitian Her- Miami Times Staff Report cent of voters decided against ment, servers, Wi-Fi, securi- check for firearms sales. 957-3629. itage Month Committee is each one of the proposed im- ty cameras, broadcasting and currently accepting applica- North Miami residents vot- provements, according to the emergency operations. The Problem Solving Day Mother’s Day breakfast tions for the 2018 Heritage ed against a $120 million gen- unofficial results from Mi- remaining $77 million would Miami Dade College and North Miami Beach and Month Essay Contest. Win- eral obligation bond that was ami-Dade County Elections have been used on public and the Internal Revenue Ser- North Miami Beach Com- ners will be announced on supposed to finance several Department’s website. recreational facilities, includ- vice will host Problem Solv- mission on the Status of the main stage during the city-wide improvement proj- A proposed $10 million was ing a governmental complex, ing Day from 10 a.m. to 2:30 Women invite residents to 2018 Haitian Flag Day Cel- ects. allotted for acquisition and parking garage construction, p.m. on Thursday, May 10, the Jacqueline H. Smith ebration. Cash prizes are If passed, the NoMi GO construction of affordable community centers, a new at the Wolfson Campus in Mother’s Day Breakfast from available for top writers. Bond would have been used to single-family and multi-fami- sports complex and other downtown Miami, 300 NE 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Satur- The deadline to submit make improvements to public ly housing. For infrastructure park improvements. Second Ave. Attendees will day, May 12 at the Marjorie an application is Friday, and recreational facilities, in- and sustainability; $31 million Approval of such a bond have the opportunity to dis- and William McDonald Cen- May 11. Essay applications frastructure and sustainabil- was slated for improvements could have meant higher taxes cuss tax issues with a rep- ter, 17051 NE 19th Ave. The are available for pick-up at ity, community policing and to sidewalks, street resur- for some residents. Six years resentative of the IRS. The breakfast is themed “Blos- North Miami City Hall, the technology, along with afford- facing, landscaping, lighting, ago voters rejected a smaller event is free and open to soms and Bonnets.” Admis- North Miami Public Library able housing. green space, transit, drain- bond to expand its Museum of the public. For more infor- sion is free, but space is lim- and online at www.NorthMi- However, an average 73 per- age and resiliency projects. Contemporary Art (MOCA). mation, please contact Mai- ited. Each person is limited amiFL.gov. The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 Gordon Murray sworn in as county judge professor at Miami Dade Longtime law practitioner fills vacancy College since 1995. He teach- Miami Times Staff Report be,” he said. es courses in the college’s Murray’s parents moved to criminal justice department Gordon Murray was re- Miami in 1967 when he was such as constitutional law, cently sworn in as a Mi- a young boy. He considers criminal law, juvenile delin- ami-Dade County Court himself to be a Miami-na- quency and others. judge for the Eleventh Judi- tive. He graduated with his Murray is married and has cial Circuit during his for- high school diploma from two sons and one daughter. mal investiture. Murray was Carol City High School. He Two of his children are fol- appointed by Gov. Rick Scott then continued his educa- lowing in his footsteps by in October 2017 and fills the tional career at the Univer- joining the legal career. His vacancy created by the ele- sity of Miami to earn his son, Gordon C. Murray II, vation of Judge Lourdes Si- undergraduate and graduate currently works as an attor- mon to the Eleventh Judicial degrees in law, finishing up ney with the Florida Justice Circuit Court. his studies in 1985. Murray Association in Tallahassee. Becoming a judge has al- became an attorney, which Courtesy of Jerome Mcneil His daughter, Jessica Mur- ways been something that he worked as for 32 years. Gordon Murray’s daughter, Jessica Murray, accompanies him as he’s sworn in. ray, is a recent Florida State Murray had his eye on since He spent his first three years University law school grad- going into the legal profes- as a prosecutor in Monroe vate practice until 2012, then President’s Pro Bono Ser- the poor. He also serves on uate. sion. County, then returned to Mi- was appointed as a general vice Award, an award given the Florida Bar’s family law During the investiture, “[Becoming a judge] really ami for four years to work as magistrate in the family di- by the Florida Bar to law- rules committee. Murray was surrounded was a lifelong dream that I an assistant state attorney vision and also worked as a yers, groups and members of In addition to his legal ca- by family, friends and col- had that I worked really, re- for Janet Reno, the Florida child support hearing officer. the judiciary who give their reer, Murray has also dab- leagues who shared stories ally hard at and with the help State Attorney during that In 2010, Murray was a re- time and expertise to make bled in higher education. He about him and cheered for of a lot of people, it came to time. Murray went into pri- cipient of the Florida Bar legal services available to has worked as an adjunct his accomplishments.

Alfred, a dean of culture at “When I looked at the idea “Our school has been trans- The qualifying period for District 38 race will be a re- Jose de Diego Middle School of running [for school board] formed because of his pres- federal, state and judicial rac- match between incumbent SLATE in Miami and former instruc- the majority of the F schools ence. He’s allowed them to es ended May 4. There’s still Daphne Campbell and Jason CONTINUED FROM 1A tor at Miami Central High were in District 2,” he said. challenge themselves to be time for potential candidates Pizzo, both Democrats. The School, said this is his first “Now we have no F schools, better,” said Heyliger-Browne, to enter the school board and District 40 race pits incum- election, 53 percent to 47 time vying for elected office. but the reality is when you who retires this year with 40 commission contests. The bent Annette Taddeo against percent. In the 2014 rematch, In 2012, he served on the staff look at last year’s student years in the district. “If he can qualifying period for school her predecessor, Frank Ar- Monestime prevailed, 64 per- for a candidate in the Los An- achievement in District 2, transform a school, he can board candidates ends Friday, tiles. cent to 30 percent. geles mayoral race. over 70 percent of students transform a district. His ideas June 22, and June 19 for com- In the Florida House, Rep. Rolle said he never lost his Going against an incumbent did not pass math and reading are powerful.” mission races. Roy Hardemon has two Dem- passion for public service and will prove challenging, which FSA tests.” By contrast, Mindingall has In state races, some incum- ocratic challengers in Dis- that he continues to help dis- Alfred concedes. He said fel- Those students who do served District 2 for eight bents were automatically trict 108: Dotie Joseph and trict residents even though low educators approached graduate, Alfred said, are years. She was first elected in re-elected without opposi- Joseph Adrien Beauvil. In he’s no longer in office. him about running for the seat. ill-prepared for higher edu- 2010 and has served as a for- tion, including Reps. Shevrin District 109, Cedric McMinn “It’s something in my blood “I respect the current board cation. “They’re struggling. mer vice chair of the board. Jones, Sharon Pritchett, Bar- and James Bush III will vie I want to do. I get a number of member and all that she’s Some are put on academic She is a product of that area bara Watson and Kionne Mc- to succeed term-limited Rep. calls from past constituents done. I think that perspec- probation at end of the first and is a longtime educator. Ghee. Cynthia Stafford. asking me to do things with tive of what’s going on in our semester of college, or put She rose through the ranks of Other South Florida incum- Two Black women are run- county government. I help out school has changed over the out of college,” he said. the public school system to bents up and down the ballot ning for judicial positions. as best I can, but I’m not the years,” Alfred said. “It’s having Cyd Heyliger-Browne, an become a principal at Lillie drew at least one challenger. Olanike “Nike” Adebayo will commissioner.” that fresh view that would be educator and colleague at C. Evans Elementary School Among them in the congres- face Eleane Sosa-Bruzon in In other races, School Board refreshing.” Jose de Diego, said she sup- in Liberty City. She also is a sional races: U.S. Rep. Alcee County Court Group 33. In member Dorothy Bendross- Alfred said one reason for ports Alfred’s candidacy. She former state representative. Hastings, Debbie Wasser- Circuit Court races, Renee Mindingall will face political running is his concern about said his mindset as a millenni- Neither Mindingall nor man-Shultz, Frederica Wil- Gordon will face Vivianne newcomer Brandon Sean Al- school performance in Dis- al is more in line with district Monestime could be reached son and Carlos Curbelo. del Rio and Louis V. Martinez fred for the District 2 seat. trict 2. students. for comment. In the Florida Senate, the in Group 14. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018

didn’t want to live it again. children, and even though My editor said push through. Zay was gone, her daughter PAIN Some see me as a failure of is still watching. CONTINUED FROM 1A a mother, even my mother. My daughter became the The defense attorney called fuel that kept me going. She truth — that the most pre- me everything, but a child of gave me the will to survive cious moment ever in our- God. even though I felt like an selves had been snatched And I felt like it. I did not empty shell or wanted to be away from us for eternity. protect my child. I could one. When I called Harrell to not. Back then, I found my- A mother’s love is so deep report on the story of her self stuck in a mental hole. I that sometimes we, as wom- graduation, I was excited wanted to go back in time. en, forget about ourselves, about her win, but as I dialed I know Harrell has dark said Harrell. her phone number, I remem- days. Her parenting skills “I feel like time is suppose bered the delicacy of the sit- were also judged. If she tried to stop—like I shouldn’t be uation. to pick up life’s pieces she accomplishing this without “I am going to ask you was told to stand still; if she him,” she said. about your son,” I said, “is stood still, she was told to do Harrell also added as Black that OK?” something. women, “we don’t have room Harrell had high hopes for We have the same heart- to even grieve. We are con- her Zay. He was a Black boy ache. We both pretend that ditioned to be that strong in America, and she wanted we are OK. backbone, that no matter to make sure she raised him She copes through writ- what we have to find a way right, she said. ing and performing spoken to get over it.” Zay was a sweet little boy word, speaking out against I tell Harrell, you have to who was connected at the gun violence and through “shine in your moment.” hip to his mother. But with fellowship with other survi- The woman who defines puberty, came a different vors, in Parents of Murdered herself as an activist, a moth- Zay, a quiet but funny teen- Kids. er, a fiancé and a victim ager who loved to play sports As a result of her son’s crossed the stage on Satur- and who “tested” her all the murder, Harrell made the de- day morning at the Univer- time. cision to change her focus of sity of Miami Watsco Center, He wanted to play in the study from dental hygiene to wearing one of the two grad- NFL. His mom suggested a Photo by Koli Shot Me education because she wants uation caps that she got cus- backup plan, so he chose a In this May 3, 2017 photo, Miami Times reporter Nyamekye Daniel celebrates her to make a difference in the tom-made. career as an FBI agent. graduation from Florida International University, 11 years after her son Dakari was classroom with “students “Some women fear the As a single mother, Harrell killed. Daniel talks about living with the pain of the death of her child in this story. who are like her Zay.” fire. Some women simply be- knew she had to be deliber- Going back to class, was come it,” is written on one of ate in how she raised Zay. of parents, according to a phone about Zay as she sat in what really happened to my “tough, and that’s an under- the caps with an illustration Harrell taught him to be study by the U.S. National the parking lot of a shopping first-born baby. I don’t have statement,” said Harrell. of her children and fiancé. respectful, how to commu- Center for Health Statistics. mall. She was hoping to find closure. But, she returned for lost The second cap has a picture nicate with girls and how Harrell suffers from anxi- a dress for her 8-year-old My ex confessed to acci- Zay and her daughter Kiori. of Zay with a caption, “Even to survive in society, a soci- ety, as hard as it is for me to daughter, Kiori, for the grad- dentally allowing him to fall. She always stressed the im- in grief…I came, I saw, I con- ety where so much is pitted put it on paper, 12 years later, uation ceremony the follow- He stood trial for second-de- portance of education to her quered.” against a young Black male. I still get anxious, too. ing day. gree murder and child abuse. All of that work, she said, Some days at school were “It’s still tough, every sec- The jury found him not was in vain. Instead of leav- tough. Harrell said she ond is a different emotion for guilty. STATE & FEDERAL ing her house to venture out would sit in class in a daze, me,” she said. Dakari’s father was killed into his own life as an adult, taking the occasional re- I knew. It could be unbear- when he was 10 months old he left that day in August stroom breaks to scream and able. Physically intolerable. due to gun violence. Only a APPEALS & POST-CONVICTION and never returned. Now his cry before returning to class. “You are doing good, you toddler, Dakari served as my 3.800 | 3.850 | Habeas Corpus body lays in a wooden box, As I wrote her story, I took really are,” I told Harrell. protector. He would help me his killer still on the streets. five or six trips to the bath- Dakari was not killed un- carry groceries and help feed 305-570-2335 She was so lost in denial af- room to cry for my little der the same circumstances his little sister. 199 East Flagler Street | Suite 158 Miami, Florida 33131 ter his death that her fiancé Dakari. For years, I suffered as Zay. My boyfriend at the As I write my body shakes, Wade M. Whidden, Esq. Karen Johnson, Esq. had to make all the funeral in silence – too guilt- and time was watching my son. tears flowing freely. I feel Jacksonville Miami Orlando Naples/Ft. Myers Tampa* arrangements. grief-stricken to talk about When he brought him back people will judge me again; The death of a child is my pain. to my house, Dakari was not they judged me before. I a traumatic event that has I admired Harrell’s valor. breathing. He was dead. long-term effects on the lives She talked openly over the Until this day, I don’t know

an election, the site manage- always opposed to having poor ment called off their meet- people in one location,” McK- HOMES ings, Kale said. night said. “People need to go CONTINUED FROM 1A “We started it. We don’t to work. I don’t see how that want to be pushed aside. We could be bad for them.” as funds from the South- want to oversee all of the The announcement is in east Overtown/Park West project to make sure it’s com- sharp contrast to information Community Redevelopment pleted,” she said. given by county officials at a Agency to attract developers Kale said she would like community meeting in Febru- interested in the public-pri- to work with the project in ary called by the Overtown/ vate project. an official role to ensure res- Spring Garden Community At a community meeting idents’ concerns are heard Collaborative that was held Monday evening at Greater and implemented. She and to denounce plans by David Bethel AME in Overtown, Au- Brownlee said they also want Beckham for a professional drey Edmonson, the county community members to get Major League Soccer Stadium. commissioner who oversees employment at the site. At the meeting, activists the area, stressed that the Edmondson said there are hinted that the conditions of session was to get input from no schematics or designs. She the two properties made Cul- Culmer residents. said the new development mer Place and Culmer Gar- “Do not allow anyone to would have public housing dens ripe for a potential sale come into your neighborhood so that current residents can by Miami-Dade County to the and make decisions for you,” return if they desire. She said Beckham investment group to Edmonson said. the new site would also have build parking garages. Michael Liu, director of the a mix of workforce and mar- Others worried that the county’s Public Housing and ket-rate homes and rentals county would renovate the Community Development and also some retail and com- buildings and move tenants to Department, said Mayor Car- mercial spaces. faraway neighborhoods. los Gimenez is discussing “This is similar to [construc- A public housing official the arrangement with Miami tion at] Liberty Square, except denied that either would take Mayor Francis Suarez. there’s vacant land involved,” place. “This is not true,” said “There’s very positive dia- Edmonson said. “We’re work- Jorge Cibran, the division logue about the city approv- ing in conjunction the city director of facilities and de- ing the site for use for Culmer of Miami for a land swap” to velopment. Cibran said both Place and Culmer Gardens,” bring Reeves Park into the housing developments are on Liu said. He also said the city equation. the county’s renovation list, could get a different land par- Edmonson said the early but neither is slated for con- cel instead of Culmer Gar- plan is to build the first units struction. dens, but he did not identify at Reeves Park, then move in Since that meeting, Beck- other parcels that were in residents from the two exist- ham’s fellow investors hinted play. ing developments as the older that they want to look at other “Mayor Suarez is very ea- buildings are demolished. areas in the county to place the ger to cooperate with us,” Liu The county will hold meet- stadium. That news brought said. ings in Overtown to get input some relief to residents and The May 7 meeting was the from residents on what they activists. Both groups were third in a series of gatherings want to see in the new hous- opposed to having the sports in Overtown where officials ing community. She said she’s and entertainment venue in explained steps in the process enlisted the assistance of Irby their backyard. from conception to the point McKnight, a longtime resident Edmonson said since that where they will ask potential and unofficial mayor of Over- meeting, the county received developers to submit propos- town, to be the on-the-ground federal funds under an Op- als for the massive project. liaison for the tenants. portunity Zone funding pro- Resident Brenda Kale said “We’re trying to get the gram approved by the Trump she likes what she’s heard plans from the residents. We administration that moved thus far. But she wonders if want to hear from them what Culmer sites further up the their input will make a differ- they want in the RFP. Every- construction list. ence. She and neighbor Vera thing is not down pat yet,” Ed- “This has been in the plan- Brownlee brought deplorable monson said. ning stage for a long time. conditions at Culmer Place to McKnight said that although Now we have the Oppor- Liu and other officials three it’s early, he likes what he’s tunity Zones that came in years ago. They also orga- heard about a mixed-use de- from federal dollars, as well nized residents to form an of- velopment in that section of as funds the county has been ficial tenant council. Overtown. able to receive,” said Edmon- But before they could call “That’s a good idea. We were son. The Miami Times Finance 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 Technology

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Florida Power & Light Co. President and CEO Eric Silagy, joined by law enforcement officials, speaks at a FPL drill May 3 in Riviera Beach.

CAROL PORTER mock Category 2 storm named Co- Command Center first to thank FPL Miami Times Contributor balt, on Thursday, May 3. employees for their work during The mock drill takes place every Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Scott Florida Power & Light Co. recent- year, so FPL can see what it does said all but 10,000 homes in Puer- ly held its annual storm drill at the wrong, what it does right and learn to Rico had their power back on, utility’s Command Center in Riviera ways to improve on what it is do- and people were talking about Officials from Florida Power & Light Co. Beach. ing. The Atlantic Hurricane season what FPL did for Puerto Rico. speak to Gov. Rick Scott May 3 in Riviera Representatives from law en- starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30. “You did an incredible job,” said Beach. forcement, fire rescue and other Florida Gov. Rick Scott also visit- Scott, “in what you did during Irma. agencies were there to monitor a ed the location and went into the SEE FPL 8B

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING MATTERS DANIELLA PIERRE, [email protected] First labels, now unfair limits

There are more labels, have to take time off my acronyms and semi-catchy job and be financially pre- phrases when it comes to pared to shell out $235 with finding a place to live than no guarantee of even get- in the animated series, ting the apartment. There “School House Rock!” And is clearly something wrong even with all that and then when you have more re- some, access to housing pressive housing laws and isn’t always granted, espe- rental guidelines than you cially for Blacks. do shelter. After submitting Most of the hous- my name and con- ing regulations that tact information to exist today, especial- well over 30 differ- ly in the affordable ent affordable hous- market, come across ing apartments com- as racist, coded lan- munities in South guage to really keep Florida, one final- Pierre Blacks out. Just take Photo courtesy of Kemuel Stubbs ly called me back a look at the income A Junkanoo band performs with Frederick Donathan, Bahamasair director of sales and marketing at Miami Thursday, April 16, 2018 limits. In order to qualify, International Airport, as part of a ceremony to commemorate an inaugural Miami-to-Bimini flight. at 12:52 p.m. The leasing you can’t make more than clerk from the Audrey M. $40,000 but you have to Edmonson Transit Village earn at least $17,500, and called to tell me about an to get rental subsidies, you Miami-to-Bimini flight launches available three-bedroom. must have at least two mi- I thought it was my lucky nor children. On top of all day! But after hearing the that, your credit score has Travelers can now fly to the Bahamian island within only 30 minutes extensive list of guidelines, to be at least a 580; you the requirement to make at can’t have more than $100 JAYDA HALL The flight would depart least two-times the month- in your bank account; and [email protected] from Miami International ly rent amount, yearly and have no criminal or civil Airport four days a week, family size income limits, convictions. BIMINI, BAHAMAS – You as part of a plan to improve the $85 non-refundable ap- Take this bizarre barri- could board a two-hour ferry transportation to the island plication fee as well as the er to entry, which doesn’t from PortMiami to get to the of Bimini. $150 holding fee that must make any sense at all. If island of Bimini, Bahamas. And before travelers be in not one, but two sep- you happen to meet all the Or you can arrive to the is- boarded the plane, they alone arate money orders, I knew “guidelines,” you will be land quicker on a 30-minute SEE FLY 8B it really wasn’t my lucky disqualified immediately if flight departing from Miami day at all. you are both the “head of International Airport. Tracy Cooper, managing All this to rent an “afford- household” and enrolled If you want to ditch the director of Bahamasair, able” apartment. There’s in school full-time. All this, waves and fly through nothing “affordable” about for an affordable housing exits an inaugural flight clouds, Bahamasair added that because to get all apartment? Those limits the option for travelers to in Bimini from Miami those documents I would SEE LIMITS 10B take a trip to Bimini by air. International Airport. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 Millennials are now entering real estate market ter years of struggling with As they pay down college loans, the student debt and difficulty finding jobs in their chosen generation turns to homeownership fields — Cashion explained CHRISTOPHER G. COX Regional Association of Re- that these same young peo- Realesavvy.com altors, said that she could see ple, tend to be conservative in the correlation between edu- their financial planning and As the U.S. economy re- cation levels and higher real want to avoid taking on more covers from a decade of slow estate investments. debt than they can comfort- growth, more and more mil- “I work with many, well-ed- ably afford. lennials — generally defined ucated millennials who are In addition, Cashion also as people born between the finally working in the pro- said that millennials are look- early 1980s and about 2004 fessions they trained so hard ing for homes that reflect their — are becoming a significant for and are settling down and lifestyles, that allow them to factor in the real estate mar- getting married,” Cashion live among likeminded neigh- ket, as they pay off student said. “Some are looking for bors, and that offer them the loans and become established more traditional properties, opportunity to be a part of the in their professions. while others prefer modern communities where they live. And with more and more construction, but they are all “I find that millennials are millennials hitting peaks with- looking for a good real es- very empathetic,” Cashion in their education, Brooke tate investment that will help said. “They want to play a role Cashion, a broker with Allen them to grow their money.” In this photo, a couple celebrates moving into a new home. Experts say with in making their communities Tate Realtors and the pres- As millennials begin to get more millennials working in their profession, they are looking for properties to call better places to live.” ident of the Winston-Salem on their feet financially — af- home or invest in. SEE HOME 10B

fried conch and conch frit- ters and the chance to dance FLY with a Junkanoo band before CONTINUED FROM 7B those traveling to Bimini boarded the inaugural flight. along with passers-by Prior to the newly add- watched a blue-and-white ed flight, getting to Bimini Miami International Airport would require flying on a ribbon be cut by airport of- small charter plane, or com- ficials and representatives ing by bus from Nassau. from the Bahamas and Baha- Now, a quick flight will not masair. only benefit travelers from The new flight is a “big Miami, but those living in deal” for the Bahamas, ac- Bimini and surrounding is- cording to Frankie Campbell, lands, too. a minister at the Ministry “The new direct service of Transport and Local Gov- will continue to strengthen ernment in the Bahamas. the links of commerce and “Bimini is only 50 miles define the connection be- away, and over the years peo- tween our country and the ple have been going by boat, state of Florida,” said Tom- so it’s a big deal now to add my Turnquest, Bahamasair’s direct airlift,” said Campbell. chairman the of the board Campbell also noted that of directors. “Our intent is the flight is good for those to continue showcasing all who have aged over the years that this beautiful island and can no longer travel to Photos courtesy of Courtesy of Kemuel Stubbs has to offer and provide the the island by boat. Officials representing Miami International Airport, Bahamasair and the Bahamas government gather for a community here an afford- “If you want to see your old ribbon-cutting during a ceremony on May 3. able, reliable and excellent friends and acquaintances in customer service into Miami Bimini, you can get on a com- International Airport.” fortable jet,” he said. “We are The Bahamas is one of Mi- just nurturing relationships ami International Airport’s that have been longstanding top 20 markets in the Ca- over the years.” ribbean and international- FRS Caribbean, a traveling ly, according to Greg Chin, company, offers a two-hour communications director of ferry ride to Bimini. The ride the airport. “So we’re very was made first available in excited to have our longtime 2016. partner expand here,” he Silver Airways and United said. Airlines are other companies Laura Jensen was one of are currently offering flights the travelers heading to Bi- to Bimini from Palm Beach mini. She flew to Miami from International Airport and West New York, New Jersey, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood in order to spend a week on International Airport. The Hon. Frankie Campbell, minister at the ministry the island for the first time The venture is important of transportation and local government in Nassau, is with her husband. After landing in Bimini, because the world will now From left to right: Tommy Turnquest, Bahamasair greeted after exiting the inaugural flight to Bimini. be able to see experience the chairman; the Hon. Frankie Campbell, minister at the she approved the Bahama- sair flight. island vibe of the Bahamas in ministry of transportation and local government in “Having direct flights out- sea, in a short amount of its entirety, according to Lin- side of the ferry service gives time.” “It was seamless, very easy Nassau; and Pakeisha Parker-Edgecombe, secretary da Mackey, consul general of us more exposure,” she said. At the ceremony, attendees and quick,” she said. “We Bahamas Consulate General for West Grand Bahama and Bimini West and the “It’s good for people who were offered a taste of the don’t like long flights, so this in Miami. office of the Prime Minister Parliamentary. want to come by air and not Bahamas with dishes such as was very good for us.”

impacted agencies and resi- “We will do everything we dents statewide. can to meet those challeng- FPL “Irma impacted over es,” said Silagy. “I will say no conitnued from 7B 27,000 square miles,” said matter what you do, Mother Silagy, “and every one of Nature will throw curveballs I talked to the Corps of our customers. The duration at you. We will do everything Engineers this morning. Ev- and size of the storm were to meet those challenges, eryone has their power back unprecedented. We had an whether it’s a tornado or a on except the people in the unprecedented response: storm surge. Whatever the mountains. The impact is re- 28,000 workers came in from case is we will train and markable. The relief contin- across 30 states and from drill.” ues. People are talking about Canada. They came in before Silagy encouraged resi- what you in Florida did for the storm and then right after dents to get ready for the them. I hope and pray we to help get the lights back on. next storm, no matter when don’t have another year like This is not something that it would come. He suggest- we did last year, but you will happens by accident. It takes ed people gather their key be prepared.” a lot of coordination, and it supplies and keep their Forecast by the Colorado takes partnership and trust. documents in a waterproof State University’s Depart- We ask people to come in place. Silagy also suggested ment of Atmospheric Sci- before the storm, and we are that people make plans for ence Tropical Meteorology asking them to ride the storm where to go if they have to Project’s calls for 14 named out with us. Without their evacuate. storms, seven hurricanes help and without the federal, “The time to prepare is and three hurricanes that state and local partnerships, now,” said Silagy. “Not when are Category 3 or higher. we simply would not be able the hurricane is a few days to get the job done.” away.” Palm Beach Sheriff’s Of- Miami Times photo/Carol Porter fice works closely with FPL Silagy said FPL had invest- Silagy said Scott did what Gov. Rick Scott joins law enforcement officials and Florida Power & Light Co. ed large sums of money in was needed in the situation. during storms. Major Eric President and CEO Eric Silagy for a FPL drill May 3 in Riviera Beach. Coleman said the work to storm hardening to upgrade “I heard from him several recover from the hurricane South Florida’s large number home became unbearable. was indeed deadly. Hurri- its power grid and other fa- times a day,” said Silagy. “He was a result of a combined of senior citizens is impact- “We have a large contin- canes Harvey, Irma and Ma- cilities. Millions of people got always asked me how it was effort with about 75 agen- ed severely when the power gent of seniors,” said Cole- ria combined are responsi- their power restored within going and what can we do cies. Coleman said that goes out. He was referring to man. “If the power goes off, ble for the deaths of more the day and more in the fol- to help you, and we will do power lines had gone down the incident last September we are inconvenienced and than 177 people and caused lowing days, he said. Silagy whatever we can to get the at 20-mile bend, near Belle at Rehabilitation Center at uncomfortable. The events property damage to the tune said that FPL employees job done. I never got the re- Glade, and cut off access Hollywood Hills where 11 se- in Broward County took of more than $265 million. train and drill to get ready sponse ‘I’ll get back to you.’ to that part of Palm Beach niors died in a nursing home place over several days, and FPL President and CEO for storms so that the state It was ‘I’ll take care of it.’ He County. because the power went out lives were lost.” Eric Silagy said Hurricane would be ready for anything, leads from the front. That’s Coleman pointed out that and the temperatures in the Last year’s storm season Irma was a hurricane that even the unpredictable. true leadership.” The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018

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305 Elite Concierge trades one night with a luxury vehicle for weapons All bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial Hospital Facilities, Design and Construction Department (Skanska trailer) located at the corner of NW 12th Ave and NW 19th St. Miami Times Staff Report Complete address is listed below: Rashawn Welch, owner Jackson Memorial Hospital of the luxury rental busi- Facilities, Design and Construction Department (Skanska Trailers) ness 305 Elite is offering Attn: Eduardo Pollo Miami gun owners a high- 1611 NW 12th Ave end deal. Miami, FL 33136 Welch will give anyone an evening out on the There is a mandatory pre-bid walk-thru scheduled on Tuesday, May town in one of his luxury 15, 2018, at 9:30am. Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, rentals to anyone who drawings, and other construction documents will be available on www. turns in a gun. skanskacloud.com (must request access to eduardo.pollo@skanska. “I’m just trying to get com). Bid packages include: (guns) off the street, no • Division 02 – Demolition (SBE-C Set-Aside) matter what,” Welch told • Division 03 – Concrete (SBE-C Set-Aside) CNN in an interview. • Division 04 – Masonry (SBE-C Set-Aside) The business owner works in conjunction Skanska is committed to supporting the economic development with the Miami Gar- of certified Miami-Dade County Small Businesses Enterprise – dens Police Department Construction (SBE-C) and Goods and Service (SBE-GC) firms. Miami- through his nonprofit Dade County certified SBE-C entities are encouraged to submit bid Cease Fire. proposals. All subcontractors interested in bidding this project will He told CNN that he need to have gone through Skanska’s prequalification process. It decided on the project can be initiated at: https://partners.skanska.com/usa/teams/DocuPro/ after noticing an alarming SitePages/Prequal Inquiry Request.aspx trend among some of his clients. All questions can be directed to Eduardo Pollo at eduardo.pollo@ “The same kids I was Instagram: 305elite skanska.com. renting cars to were Rashawn Welch, owner of 305 Elite Concierge, greets customer at his Skanska USA Building Inc., reserves the right to accept or reject getting caught up (in business in Miami Gardens. crime),” he said. any and all proposals in whole or part and to waive informalities and It’s a life he knew all rental trade-in is a sweet- Elite 305’s luxury rent- senior at Everglades High irregularities. too well. The 48-year-old er deal than the tradition- als include Lamborghinis, School, traded in three activist spent five years al gun buyback. Ferraris and Bentleys. guns on Monday for a in prison, a circumstance “Why would I turn in a “I can use the car to Ferrari. that lends him a credibil- gun for a $200 gift card at get their attention. And For more information ity and familiarity within Target when I could sell it cars get their attention,” about turning in a gun, the community. on the street for $500? It Welch told CNN. contact Miami Gardens Welch thinks that his doesn’t make sense.” Lamont Harrison, a Police Department. City of Miami certain communi- another important zine and newspaper Snapchat, Instagram, Notice of Solicitation ty, many believe it factor in reaching ads, as we did for Twitter and other so- makes sense to tran- millennials, is mak- years, does not work cial media, because RFQ No.: 17-18-031 HOME Title: Civil Engineering Services for Miami River Greenway Curtis CONTINUED FROM 8B sition from renting ing use of digital me- well with millennials. that’s what they rely to owning, when dia. These days you have on to get informa- Park East Project, B183603 Brian A. Hudson, rent payments equal “Running maga- to be on Facebook, tion,” Hudson said. RFQ Due Date Monday, June 4, 2018: at 2:00 PM the executive direc- or exceed mortgage tor and CEO of the payments,” Cashion Voluntary Pre-Proposal Conference City of Miami Pennsylvania Hous- said. CITY OF MIAMI 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor South Conference Room ing Finance Agency, However, home- Miami, Florida 33130 agreed with Cash- ownership is not ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 1:00 PM. ion, that community without obstacles is very important to for millennials, with Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: millennials. Cashion noting a lack office located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 for the following: Friday, May 18, 2018 at 5:00 PM) “They want to live of housing inventory, close to where they as one of the major RFP NO. 824384 AUCTION SERVICES Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Miami City work, especially conflicts. Clerk’s office located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, when they can obtain “I recently had a CLOSING DATE/TIME: 2:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 Miami, FL 33133 a mortgage that is less listing that had sev- than the rent they are en offers only a short (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: Tuesday, For additional information, please contact Sade Chaney at 305-416- paying,” Hudson said. time after it went on May 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM) 1903 or visit our Procurement Opportunities webpage at: http://www. In addition, Hud- the market,” Cashion miamigov.com/MiamiCapital/NewBidsandProposals.html son said that the hot said. Detailed specifications for this RFP is available at the City of Miami, rental market in the Millennials com- Department of Procurement, website www.miamigov.com/procurement THIS SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” IN last five years has prise 30 to 40 percent or you can email Charles Johnson, Sr. Procurement Contacting Officer ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18-74 OF THE CITY CODE. caused more and of Hudson’s client [email protected] more millennials to base. Hudson noted DP# 29646 Emilio T. González, City Manager evaluate the tipping that this level of in- THIS SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” point between pay- terest is not unusual IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI CODE SECTION 18-74 ing rent and paying a for quality properties ORDINANCE NO. 12271. mortgage. in the current real es- “Even if they are tate market. Emilio T. González, Ph. D. not sure how long In addition, Hud- AD NO. 26771 City Manager they will be in a son also said that LIMITS CONTINUED FROM 7B have the resemblance of Jim Crow laws to me. So if you’re trying to apply for an apart- ment, you had better make sure you are un- der the right terms, are within the established guidelines and can prove you make at least two-times the rent or else you will be denied or just left on the “waiting list” like me.

TAKE A SEAT AND LET THE REAL HOUSING ADVOCATES TAKE CONTROL Instead of using those dog-whistle pol- itics and other perverse messaging to say who they are building “affordable housing” for, they ought to be defining the “what” as in what it really takes to build safe, decent and affordable housing for the residents that live here and the type of jobs that we have in South Florida. But you see in order to do so, they would need experts like me at the ta- ble along with civil rights organizations and other local housing advocates. However, they see the doers and advocates of affordable housing as “complainers” rather than agents of real change. But times are changing. This is why On the Grid Community Solutions LLC has begun the work to become South Florida’s hub of all things housing. So devel- opers and policy makers better get on board with On the Grid, get building or just get to stepping. Because affordable housing matters in this town. Are you priced-out of living in South Florida too? Want to put an end to the labels and lim- its in housing? Let’s hear about it! Share your Sell It | Rent It | Find a Job | A Car A House | An Apartment Classified 11 THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 9-15, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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Alicia Kramme | KCBJ T-Mobile and Sprint officially announced on April 27 they have agreed to merge. The all-stock transaction values Sprint at approximately $59 billion. THE SWITCH ANALYSIS WHAT DOES THE T-MOBILE AND SPRINT MERGER MEANS FOR CUSTOMERS?

BRIAN FUNG bile and Sprint largely boils for Sprint and T-Mobile cus- an aggressive competitor on users, won’t notice a thing; The Washington Post down to scale. By combining, tomers. He claimed that even price in its own right, offering that’s because their phones al- they say, they’ll be in a better customers of other providers, deep discounts and promo- ready support both networks, Sprint and T-Mobile are offi- position to take on the incum- such as AT&T, Verizon and tions to lure customers. executives said Sunday. cially seeking to merge. If the bents, AT&T and Verizon. The Comcast, could see price cuts What will happen to deal is approved, the resulting deal could eliminate duplicate as those companies respond Sprint and T-Mobile sub- NEW TELEVISION OFFER- company would be the nation’s spending and allow the new to the business moves of the scribers? INGS AND JOBS second-biggest wireless car- company, which would be new company. For now, a new roaming T-Mobile got into the televi- rier after Verizon, controlling called T-Mobile, to collect rev- That argument reflectsagreement announced Sunday sion business in 2017 by buy- roughly 100 million customers. enue from one, massive cus- T-Mobile’s reputation for un- will allow Sprint customers ing up Layer3, a small cable While the merger could put tomer base. dercutting the competition. to use T-Mobile’s network in company with the same un- the companies in a stronger This expanded scale could The self-styled “Uncarrier” places where Sprint’s is not derdog mentality as T-Mobile. position to take on AT&T and have important consumer has transformed how millions available, giving them greater With the Sprint deal, T-Mobile Verizon, it would also elim- implications. Right now, the of Americans get their wire- access to coverage. The two stands to gain a much larger inate a competitor from the whole wireless industry is less service, from doing away companies will otherwise op- built-in audience for Layer3 as wireless industry. That might racing to deploy a next-gen- with long-term contracts erate independently until the it prepares to launch a stream- not sit well with some policy- eration data technology called that lock you into a provid- deal receives regulatory ap- ing TV product. makers, who say U.S. business- 5G. Expect to hear a lot about er to offering unlimited data proval. “All content is going to the es have grown too concentrat- 5G in the coming weeks as this plans. Many of these prac- If regulators bless the merg- Internet, and all Internet is be- CALL ed in recent years. What could deal moves forward. tices prompted T-Mobile’s er, then Sprint customers ing viewed on mobile,” Legere the merger mean for competi- How could the deal affect larger rivals to respond with will be gradually migrated said in a phone interview. tion — and your pocketbook? consumer prices? similar offerings as T-Mobile to T-Mobile’s network — a T-Mobile and Sprint also Here’s what to expect. It's too soon to tell. T-Mobile siphoned off chunks of their process that could take up to claim that the deal will lead Why is the deal happen- chief executive John Legere customer base. three years, the companies say. to “thousands” of new hires in 305 ing? said Sunday that the merg- But the proposed deal elimi- About half of Sprint’s custom- construction, retail and cus- The argument from T-Mo- er will lead to lower prices nates a provider that has been er base, or about 20 million tomer service. 694-6210 Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 12 THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 9-15, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Le- onte Carroo (88) runs through drills during an NFL foot- ball training camp, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at the Dolphins training facility in Davie, Fla.

AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee DOLPHINS CONSIDERING MIRAMAR FOR FUTURE HOME Headquarters and training facility are running out of space to couple thousand patrons per fields and a state of the art do so. The team headquarters day, with weekend sessions training center. would be moving after 25 years also sits on land the organiza- being the exception. “A project of that magni- tion leases, and the terms and However, the community tude would take time to build OMAR KELLEY 10 at 6:30 p.m. to present the length of the lease are not that houses the team’s new and construct,” said Messam, Sun Sentinel proposal to his constituents. known. facility could potentially ben- who has served as Miramar’s “It’s all preliminary at this We’re just evaluating Over the past five years the efit from Dolphins’ players mayor since 2015. The Miami Dolphins are point,” Messam said. “We’re the proposal and what Dolphins have poured mil- moving into the neighbor- The team owns Hard shopping around for a new just evaluating the propos- an agreement would lions into the Davie facility, hood, and the taxes the team Rock Stadium and the land home for the team’s head- expanding the meal room, pays the city and county, par- surrounding it, and could al and what an agreement look like. We want to quarters, and Miramar ap- would look like. We want to and the weight room. Last ticularly bed taxes. conceivably move the facil- pears to be one of the cities get resident input regarding get resident input re- year, the Dolphins added a The Dolphins declined to ity there. However, parking under consideration. the prospects, see how many garding the prospects, pair of trailers that sit be- comment on the Miramar could become an issue since The Dolphins have ap- residents support it and those see“ how many resi- tween the complex and the proposal, but a team spokes- the Miami Open tennis tour- proached the city of Miramar who don’t.” dents support it and indoor practice field and they person stressed that the fran- nament is also relocating about purchasing or leasing The Dolphins have prac- those who don’t.” are used to house player-re- chise doesn’t plan to relocate to the property in 2019, and land near the Miami-Dade/ ticed at Nova Southeastern lated centers that don’t fit in- employees based at the stadi- courts are being built in lots Broward County borderline University in Davie since side the complex. um. adjacent to the stadium. with the goal of building a 1993, moving there from St. A move to Miramar, or an- Messam did label the dis- Miramar residents, or Dol- facility to house the team’s Thomas University, where other area, could generate cussions as “very prelimi- phins fans who wish to hear players, coaches and auxilia- they had practiced for more unwelcomed traffic in August nary,” and mentioned that about the Miramar proposal ry staff, according to Miramar than two decades. when fans attend the 14-20 the Dolphins have targeted can attend the informal town Mayor Wayne M. Messam, The Dolphins want to con- training camp practices that a few communities for their hall at Sunset Lakes Commu- who has called an informal tinue to upgrade the Davie are open to the public. But next home, which will re- nity Center, which is located town hall meeting on May complex but feel as if they those usually only draw a portedly house three football at 2801 SW 186 Ave. Miami Hurricanes recruit 13-year-old player of the game already so, you’ll Team made an official offer to the be fine. He’ll do a great job” Meanwhile, Webb believes seventh grader last week he got the offer because he ERIC ALVAREZ of the ball as a wide receiver, didn’t cut corners and he First Coast News running back and a corner- won’t let his success slow back him down now. Treyaun Webb can’t even Webb is just under 6-feet- “It was an honor,” he said. drive, but he already has an tall and weighs 170 pounds, “I knew I had to work hard offer from a Division I foot- almost the same size as Jags to get to where I am right ball program. receiver Dede Westbrook. now but I have to keep go- “I was blessed because While he may be big, what ing keep going to get better.” all my hard work paid off,” he loves most about the Webb played on both the Webb said before his prac- game is the little things. JV and middle school teams tice at Trinity Christian “Playing what I love, get- last fall, Dorminey said. Academy. ting familiar with team- Next season, he’s joining The University of Miami mates, growing friends, hav- the varsity team as an eighth Hurricanes made an official ing fun,” he said. grader. offer to the seventh grader His coach says that atti- last week, according to his tude will help keep him fo- coach Verlon Dorminey. cused as he expects more Treyaun Webb is a “He’s an exceptional ath- offers to roll in. 13-year-old from Jackson- lete,” Dorminey said. “He’s a “He’s very coachable,” great kid, hard-working kid.” Dorminey said. “He’s a ville who plays on both Webb plays on both sides knowledgeable young man sides of the ball. Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

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For years, women have been wearing wigs in secret, mostly because the need for wigs Wigging in, has been associated with hair loss or gray hair. Not to mention, the infamous “women loses wig” comedy shtick almost always finds its way in Black comedies. Now, women are not only coming out of not out the closet with their wigs, but filling their clos- ets with more of them. “It’s not shocking anymore; it’s normal, and it’s actually dope,” said Rachel Gustave, co-owner of international hair distribution company, The Hair Gawds. Gustave said in 2013 when she and her business partner, Miami native Traneir Gar- trell, decided to invest in the billion-dollar hair industry, she would’ve never sported a wig. Rachel Gustave and Tra- But with her experience as a marketing neir Gartrell (on the floor) consultant, Gustave said she realized that started hair distribution there was a peak in lace wig sales four years company, The Hair Gawds in 2013. Due to a new de- ago. mand, the company started Miami-based celebrity hair stylist, Daniella selling wigs in 2014. “Ivy” Emilien, said that lace wigs became a trend like most other styles do, through celebrities. “Beyoncé has been wearing wigs for SEE HAIR 8C Photo courtesy of the Hair Gawds 30-40% A custom wig costs about of Hair Gawds’ customers purchase $250-$950 wigs, but that does not account for the depending on the type of hair and length. Installation can cost customers who buy the hair for the around $250 to $350. Some stylists offer bundle discounts. purpose of making the wigs.

Joseline Hernandez and baby Bonnie Bella Michael does Michael Jackson impersonator show comes to the Miramar Cultural Center Thursday

Miami Times Staff Report — tales of remarkable feats and fantastic deeds: Michael Michael Firestone brings his Jackson mediated gang wars; 90-minute live performance show Michael Jackson was the zombie titled “I Am King: The Michael king; Michael Jackson tapped his Jackson Experience,” to the city foot and stones turned to light. of Miramar. The show will be 8 Even his accouterment felt be- p.m. on Thursday, May 10 at the yond me — the studded jacket, Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 the sparkling glove, the leather Civic Center Place. pants — raiment of the divine, “I wanted to give this show untouchable by me, a mortal more of a theater feel, more dra- child who squinted to see past matic, with a lot of multimedia in Saturday . . . who would not even there,” said Firestone, a Michael own a copy of “Thriller” until I Jackson impersonator. “We try to was a grown man . . . ” hit as much as we can in an hour Firestone began performing in and half.” Las Vegas as a Jackson tribute I think you get a In a recent article comparing artist in the late 1990s. He once real life feel of what Kayne West to Jackson for the At- had the opportunity to meet Michael Jackson was. lantic magazine, Ta-Nehisi Coates Jackson himself and receive The video really adds said Jackson was godlike: performance feedback from him. I am King - Michael to the show big time. “Nothing happens that He’s been studying and perfect- Firestone performs way anymore. Nothing can. But ing Jackson’s moves for two Michael Jackson hits. This thing, it never this was 1982, and Michael decades. Jackson was known as stops,“ like a machine. Jackson was God, but not just the king of pop. There’s not a dull God in scope and power, though In 2009, at age 50, Jackson moment.” there was certainly that, but God died from an overdose. He was in his great mystery; God in how using the aesthetic propofol as a Michael Jackson impersonator, a child would hear tell of him, sleep aid, reports say. Michael Firestone God in how he lived among the Firestone describes the show legend and lore; God because as “theatrical awe.” It combines the Walkman was still uncommon a four-piece band, multimedia, . . . So the legends were all I had SEE SHOW 8C

Courtesy of Miramar Cultural Center The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 M THER’S DAYMesseges

ETTA MAE ANDERSON LOUISE WHITEHEAD DESIREE WALKER LEOLA WALKER MAE FRANCES PINSON ETHEL B. CARR 08/07/1922 - 02/22/1993 09/28/1923 - 10/14/2013 08/20/1964 - 02/03/2016 09/20/1924 - 04/12/2005 12/31/1953 - 01/08/2016 11/12/1929 - 12/14/2012 Happy Mother’s Day to our angel in the skies above. On this Love Always, Derek, We love and miss you mama. Goddy I love and miss you special day and everyday we pray that your halo continues to Tawanna, Otis, Claretha, Love from Jackie, Dedrick, Larry and Joann always. God daughter, Joann shine brighter. Love Always Denise, Ashley and family. Sandra and James. Sr., DJ, and the Carr family.

MRS. ANNIE MAE ANNIE B. SHIVERS WILLIE PEARL JOHNSON SABRINA NICOLE CLARETHA E. GRANT HASSIE ESSEX BROWN JACKSON ALLEN 03/08/1938 - 02/28/2016 09/23/1937 - 05/02/2014 JOHNSON LEWIS 03/08/1925-04/13/2013 06/24/1928 - 06/28/2012 Forever in our hearts. Inside of those door our 02/22/1970 - 08/06/2016 04/02/1930 - 02/12/2013 It’s been fi ve years. Gone Happy Mother’s Day! Denise, Love always, your children hearts are truly yours. Brina, we will always love We love and miss you. but not forgotten. Darrell, Jackie, Keita, Buster and grandchildren The family. you. Your Mama and family The Family The Family

VERONICA WHITEHEAD BERTHENIA WHITE JUANITA ROBERSON “BUTTERCUP” VIOLA JACKSON MIRIAM LOUISE PHILLIPS 05/10/1944 - 05/30/1997 05/10/1924 - 04/13/2013 04/30/1929 - 04/02/2015 04/16/1950 - 08/09/2008 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 10/23/1924-08/03/2013 Happy Birthday Remembering the Best Mother You are in my heart forever Happy Birthday. We love you. We miss you alot from Happy Mother’s Day! We love and miss you. a Child could have. Virginia, I love you. Darrel and Harold friends and family. From your children. Brian and family. Cedric, Quentin Bostic. Mildred Phillips

ANNA BELL TAYLOR ANTHONETTE ELAINE HALL CHRISTINE MIMS SHIRLINE SHIRLEY ANN COCHRAN MAE LOIS MINGO “Gullie” 08/12/1951 - 07/26/1998 BETSEY-JEFFERSON 01/09/1948 - 11/11/2007 11/01/1939 - 05/09/2012 06/25/1930-12/29/2010 We love you and you will You are truly missed by your 10/10/1954 - 05/30/2015 Gone but not forgotten. We In honor of the best mother always be miss. children, grandchildren You were simply the Best! Sherrianne, Willie, Shirlenia, never know the moment who ever lived. The Family. The Hall Family and family. Love, your Family Willie, Jr. until it becomes a memory!

GWENDOLYN WILLIAMS 10/19/1965 - 03/21/2012

Dear Gwen, Happy Mother’s Day. We love and miss you. Your family, mother, Betty Williams; son, Chavez Grant; grand- daughter, Chaniyah Grant; MILDRED MOXIE SANDS brothers, Thomas, Albert MARY B. REID JANIE MAE NELSON OPHELIA SAUNDERS DELANCY 02/14/1926-12/20/2010 and Theodore Williams. 02/18/1939 - 07/04/2016 05/13/1942 - 12/25/1999 10/07/1922 - 01/01/1999 My heart is full of Rest In Peace We miss you more than memories. We miss you. words can express. Ma, I love and miss you. SIP We love and miss you. The Family. The Family Love Reebo. Ruthie, Stephanie, Anthony, Xavier; and sister, Betty

BERTHA BEASLEY aka “GRANNA” 06/10/1906 - 08/05/2002 ALBERTHA MAE STRONG Mother your generous 05/15/1924 - 04/15/2012 spirit and caring heart, has been truly missed by Happy Birthday! those who knew and loved You were the head, you. Your memories will you taught us how to be live in our hearts forever strong. We love you but God loves you and God loves you the best. we do too. From Cheryl, Remus, SHIRLEY BROWN Daughter, Dollie F. ELLA JACKSON EXILIEN Carolyn, Aaron 08/09/1949 - 01/16/2018 Zeigler and family, the 10/19/1942 - 03/22/2012 and Elizabeth and It’s been six years. Loving Florence Family and the grandchildren. Always missing you. and missing you always. Green Family. The Family Love, your children. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 M THER’S DAYMesseges

EVELYN R. CHAPPELL EARNESTINE DAVIS SMITH DORRIS V. HARRIS MIA L. MARKS LOUISE PEARSON GLADYS HURNS 12/04/1944 - 01/30/2011 08/14/1920 - 01/13/2000 01/21/1949 - 07/28/2016 11/12/1969 - 04/13/1999 09/28/1922 - 09/13/1992 We miss you with a broken We love and miss you. Happy Mother’s Day! heart. Marcia, Rachel Herschell, Terrance We love and miss you. Greatly missed by your kids, Missed by the gang From your children and family. and Phyllis From the Family family and grandchildren. and a host of friends.

In loving memory of,

GOLDIE CLARIT 06/08/1923 - 11/19/2013

Happy Mother’s Day Mom! On this special day of the month, You will always have a special place in our hearts. ANNIE FLORENCE GRAY ELLA WATSON ROACH We will always love you. LOVETTE WILCOX BESSIE MAE BRYANT 01/05/1940 - 08/25/2005 MURRAY From your children and PARKER We miss and Forever in Our Hearts. grandchildren Happy Mother’s Day 04/01/1944 - 02/05/2014 love you always Vernay, Sharon, Lynda, Missed by your family We love and miss you. Ruth and Denitra Henry Debra, Earl and Blossom. The Family

PATRICIA A. CARTER 06/19/1971 - 12/31/2016

A million times we’ve needed you, A million times we’ve cried, If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died Happy Mother’s Day CLEORA MARTINEZ FRANCES STIRRUP ELLA MAE BROWN DOROTHY A. COOPER Love always 08/03/33 - 05/13/03 07/06/36 - 08/04/08 You taught me to trust 06/30/1930 - 06/13/2013 in God and walk by faith From the Carter, Robinson, We miss you dearly! We miss you dearly! through it all. Forever Ella. and Whack Families We love and miss you so The Family The Family Love LaWanda and family. much. The Family

LILLIAN ROLLE MORRIS LILLIE GAINER TINA L. MARTIN CLARETHA E. PARKS SUSIE M. RIVERS MOTHER HAZEL HEPBURN 06/02/1921 - 03/07/2014 04/09/1935 - 02/03/1997 07/17/1968 - 07/05/2013 12/14/1940 - 07/03/2008 02/17/1928 - 05/14/2011 05/07/1937 - 01/13/2017 Forever in our thoughts. We love and miss you. Happy Birthday! We will always love you. Lovie, Ronetta, Sherman From your mom, daughter It’s been nine years, still Forever in our hearts. Sadly missed. From your Robert, Fred and family. and Phyllis. and family missing you. The Family The Family. husband, family and friends.

VERA MAE ASHLEY 05/03/1946 - 08/22/2017

To our beloved wife, moth- er, grandmother and great grandmother, we would like to wish you a happy birthday and mother’s day. You are truly missed, but never forgotten. Love your husband, Cecil; children, Anthony Sr. SHIRLEY ANN DAVIS MOTHER ROSA SHAW (Sandra) and Chy’Nita (Tim); LENORA SHEFFIELD LUCINDA ROBINSON 02/21/1909 - 07/07/2015 grands: Junior, Ja’Naye, 10/15/1933 - 01/18/2004 10/01/1944 - 03/25/2018 We think of you always, Miss and Love you. Ni’Nii, T’T, Ms. Per’Cious and Momma, you are truly missed especially today. Your son, Charles great-grands: Boss, Liy Liy and loved. Shirley, Toby, We love and miss you. Love, Drick and Dina and King. James, Calvin and Craig. The Family

ADDIE PARKER ESTES 06/25/1934 - 04/29/2015

Lord, there is a rose in your garden, on the sea shore of Jubilee. God you pick one of the best rose to put in your garden and it was our mom. Mom, you been gone three years now, but we know that your spirit will never leave us. We miss you so much, words can not express how we feel. SARAH E. CARTER ELIZABETH SANDS SISTER AMANDA WATSON JANIE We will never stop loving or 06/02/1930 - 02/14/2018 06/09/1925 - 10/01/1994 04/16/1903 - 07/10/1982 05/06/2016 thinking about you!! We love and miss you. Third Anniversary Your daughters; Vern, Rhetta, Love always, children, Love always, children, Rose Cleare and Love you always your your grands and great grands. grandchildren, and family. grandchildren, and family. Watson Family Faithful Daughter, Dee The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 M THER’S DAYMesseges

DORETHA REDDING DORIENDA MONROE ANNIE R. WEST MAUDINE JOHNSON MOTHER REBECCA HINES FREDDIE MAE TEDDLETON 09/25/1927 - 09/16/2010 01/12/1956 - 10/11/2013 12/19/1940 - 01/16/2017 FERGUSON 11/28/1922 - 04/27/2004 12/23/31 - 02/09/2017 Memories forever in our Deeply missed. Forever We miss and love you. 06/12/1926 - 09/24/1994 Happy Mother’s Day. To our beautiful angel in hearts. Love always, Sandra, in our hearts. Love your Gloria, Arthur and We love and miss you so We love you mama. Heaven, “MaeMae” Your chil- Leo III and family. children and grandchildren. grandchildren much. Your daughter, Violean Your family. dren; grands, great grands.

ARLINE SANFORD JUANITA CLINCH 01/16/1931 - 11/18/2015 12/31/1938 - 01/26/2016

Mama, this is our third Mama, you were a place Mother’s Day without you where love emerged from and it seems like it gets earth. harder to endure the pain. With Courage, We never imagined life Determination, Passion, without you and words Empathy, and Caring. cannot explain how much Love you, your husband we miss you. If we had one William Clinch Sr.; children; wish, it would be to see your grandchildren; brother; precious smile again. We PRISCILLA GENE ANTHONY RUBY LIVINGSTON sisters; nieces; nephews love you so much! Happy 10/04/1934 - 11/28/2015 03/06/1928 - 12/13/2015 and friends. Mother’s Day! Love your Your motherly love From Pat and Xavier. children and grandchildren. stays in our hearts. We love and miss you. Daughter Sherry Days. Linda Nellicliff.

MATTIE “PEARL” STEWART 06/14/1926 - 01/06/1974

Happy Mother’s Day! Love and Appreciation for all you did for us. The J. B. Stewart Family. Aminah Asantawa Aubry Stewart Mavis Wofford

ERNESTINE WESTBROOKS MARTHA BENDROSS LOUISE HENDERSON MARY C. REEVES 08/25/1943 - 05/23/2017 03/24/1927 - 05/27/2005 03/30/1931 - 04/06/2014 Happy Mother’s Day! To Live In The Hearts of To our special Mom, we love Love you, Charles, Debra Happy Mother’s Day with those who love you, means you. From your children and Edward. love. From your son. never to die.

EULA B. WILCOX KATIE MAE COLEMAN IRENE JOHNSON ALICE BELINDA HOGAN SLYVIA HATCHER MAGGIE HARRIS 06/16/1933 - 12/17/2016 07/27/1937 - 02/19/2017 12/03/1945 - 03/26/2017 11/07/1952 - 03/01/2016 06/20/1939 - 05/09/2017 WILLIAMS You will always be in our You will always be missed We miss you dearly and love 03/25/1919 - 11/08/2013 hearts. From your loving Hey mama. You’re forever in sweet angel. Love always you always. It’s been a year. We miss We love and miss you very family. our hearts. Love the family. your family. From the Johnson family you. Regina and family. much. The entire family.

In loving memory of, ARVESTA M. KELLY DORA MAE LEWIS 02/03/1933 - 09/16/2006 09/09/1929 - 01/09/2017 If love is as sweet as a Happy Mother’s Day! I’m Free flower, then our mother is Don’t grieve for me, for now that sweet flower of love. I’m free Tricia and family. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call; JOSIE MAE LEWIS I turned my back and GLORIA H. DAVIS left it all. 07/22/1936 - 02/11/2011 We miss you. You are Roderick Lewis forever in our hearts. and family. You are the best. You are Love, your family. truly missed. Your Sons.

PAULINE CARR MAE WILLIAMS CYNTHIA FREDERICK ELVA HUDSON HALL ESSIE MAE DAVIS BOBBIE RUTH VANDYKE 09/01/1916 - 11/03/2003 12/25/1960 - 05/03/2016 06/01/1962 - 10/03/2016 12/01/1929 - 08/23/2017 03/31/1924 - 02/29/1995 03/12/1939 - 03/30/2012 Missing our queen. From Your memories and It’s been 23 years. We really miss you so You will always be in our your daughters, grands and unconditional love will never You’re deeply missed. We love and miss you. much. Love always, from hearts. Michelle and Family. great grandchildren. be forgotten. The Family. Love, Forever. Your children. From the entire family. your children. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 M THER’S DAYMesseges

NOVELLA HOLLIDAY 11/11/1937 - 06/07/2015

To the love of our lives. You only been gone three years, but it seems like a lifetime. Love and miss you. Love always your children and love ones.

MAMIE CUNNINGHAM LARUE GARLAND GRACE DIXON MARION COOPER ARINAH 08/12/1922 - 04/06/2006 08/07/1955 - 03/18/2012 07/29/1926 - 09/11/2014 Love you! Your children, We love you. From your Cherishing your prayers, grands and great children, Keith, Eugene, Forever in our hearts. Your wisdom and guidance. grandchildren. Jeffery, Sheila and Vanessa kids and grandkids. The Family.

RUBY MAE CHEEVER LOUISE L. FLOWERS RUCKER 01/16/1941 - 10/02/1996 10/22/1918 - 08/22/2011 We love and miss you. With all my love, Your husband, Willie To the Heavens up above. Flowers; daughters, I just want to say, Vanessa, Dorothy, Loretta, remembering Jackie, Angela, Nita, Mary, you on this, Cynthia and Cassandra; and every Mother’s Day! sons, Willie, Jr., Thomas From your loving son Jimmie and Joe; grands and Cheever. great-grands.

JANELLE WARD JERLEAN OLIVER 08/10/1953 - 08/31/2015 You’re forever in our hearts. May God continue to bless From your kids you. Angie, Wanda, and grandkids. Kenny, and Josie Simple ways to celebrate this Mother’s Day other’s Day probably best if one person nurturing life that strikes should be be the designated designer a chord on Mother’s Day. about pamper- (unless part of the fun for Getting the family together ing Mom, but your family is taking turns and getting hands dirty may it isM also a great holiday to drawing). From there, let the be just the ticket. This can get the whole family togeth- suggestions flow. also be a great way to honor er. a mom that has passed on. Consider celebrating Moth- MAKE A SPA You could even choose a er’s Day in one of the fol- APPOINTMENT perennial bloom so that you lowing ways. Book an appointment for can watch it come back every your mom to get pampered. year. Whether you book a whole DO BRUNCH Whether you have grand day of relaxation or gift mom PICK UP THE PHONE DIY plans or make reserva- her favorite treatment such Quality time doesn’t have tions at a favorite restaurant, as get- ting her nails done — to be spent in person. In fact, breakfast has been a Mother’s every mom will appreciate more calls are placed on Day crowd-pleaser for de- the TLC on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day than any other cades. Why not include Mom Tight on cash? Create your day of the year. So pick up in on the planning, and see own spa at home. You are the phone and have a good what she wants to do? You Check with local restau- family will enjoy. contrib- ute ideas, the sweet- only a few candles and some chat with your mom. may think she would prefer a rants to see what kind of er (or fun- nier) the result soft music away from giving Let her know what’s new Mom her own oasis. with you and ask about quiet breakfast in bed but she deals they have for Mother’s CREATE A COMIC STRIP will be. may suggest getting a crew Day. Some have bands, give You don’t have to be artis- Start with a basic four-pan- her day as if you are sitting of friends together to honor a mothers flow- ers or run oth- tic for this to be a fun event, el layout, and choose an PLANT SOMETHING across from each other at the bunch of moms together. er special promo- tions your and the more people who event to focus on. It’s also There is something about kitchen table.

COPING Getting through We Mother’s Day without mom

s many of us begin to make preparations heart to celebrate our mothers, it is important to remember that some people’s mothers have passed away or they may not have a relation- shipA with their mother. For them, Mother’s Day can be acute- ly painful. Here moms are just a few ways to cope with the holiday. SHARE A MEMORY Reach out to people who knew your mother. Sharing memories is not only a great way to honor a mom but can also be therapeutic for those who have a complicated re- lationship with their mothers.

other’s Day is a day to celebrate moms and child by the time millennial CELEBRATING MOM LET GO OF GUILT thank them for all that they do for us. Mother- women are deciding to have • The National Retail Remember that many relationships are complicated and hood has changed dramatically since Mother’s their first. Federation estimated that you shouldn’t feel pressured to celebrate Mother’s Day in Day was first celebrated. Mothers are statisti- • According to the Insure. Americans would spend a any particular fashion. How you spend the holiday is up callyM more educated, and more likely to have a job and be the com 2017 Mother’s Day record-breaking $23 billion to you, even if your decisions come with guilt. Be honest primary breadwinner of a household. Index, the domestic tasks dollars on Mother’s Day-re- with yourself and those around you. Respect your feelings moms perform at home are lated pur- chases. and give yourself the grace to do what’s best for you. Here are a few facts about While this generation ac- worth more than $67,000 • Mother’s Day is respon- moms in America, and how counts for a majori- ty of the a year in the professional sible for approximately one RECOGNIZE THE CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE we celebrate them. births, they’ve waited longer world. This is an increase of quarter of all flow- er pur- Perhaps this is your first Mother’s Day without your before having children than more than $2,000 from 2016. chases for the year. mother. Don’t worry your- self about doing anything big MOMS BY THE NUMBERS past generations. • As of 2016, more than 12 • The most money will be on Mother’s Day. If performing some act of appreciation • According to the Pew • According to the Pew million families in the Unit- spent on jewelry – approxi- — whether it be working in the garden or attending a Research Center, millen- Research Center, nearly ed States are headed up by a mately $5 billion, according Mother’s Day brunch with a group of others — makes you nial women account for 82 half of all Gen X moms had single parent — 80 percent to the National Retail Feder- feel good, then absolutely do it. But if going about your percent of births since 2015. already had at least one of whom are mothers. ation. day as nor- mal feels better, then go with the flow. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 M THER’S DAYMesseges

Paris Nettles Zaria Guerrier My mother is a woman Elena Jimenez like no other. She gave me You are so special to me! life, nurtured me, taught me, Thank you for everything Jamir Cook I love you because you give Melody Cine dressed me, fought for me, you have done for me. For me everything that I need for held me, shouted at me, buying me what I need. For Everything I asked you for, school and Embrace. I know I love you because you try kissed me, but most of all example food, clothes,and you always make a way to get you get really tired, but still your best to get the things she loves me unconditionally. Tyneisah Ingram supplies. Lastly, I just want it for me. I wanted to thank get me and my sisters where that I need. I also want to There are not enough words I you to remember that I will you for everything. I love you, we need to be and, on time! thank you for getting me into can say to describe just how I’m bless to have you mom always love you forever! Embrace Girl Power program, I Thank you for doing that. I important my mother is to since my father has passed I love it so much, but what I love you more than 10,000 me, and what a powerful in- you’re the only person I can really love is you. planets put together! fluence she continues to be... count on, and I’m lucky to MOTHER, I LOVE YOU. have you as a parent. Thank you for everything and happy Mother’s Day. A Special Mother’s Day tribute Girls from Embrace Girl Power! After School Programs & Camps wrote these personal messages for their mothers. Embrace Girl Power! After School Pro- grams & Camps is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of elementary and middle school-aged girls through academic tutoring, leadership Ashley Aragon training, life and character educational skills coupled with social and cultural The reason why I love you is opportunities and exposure they might not ordinarily ever experience. because you work hard each Janeysis Enamorado and every day for me and Dianney Valdés my sister. Whenever things This page was made possible by Philip Levine for Govenor 2018. I love you because you do get tough you still manage On this special day I want- everything for me. Another to make a way. Thank you so ed to tell you that I love you. reason why I love you is be- much mom, and Happy Moth- The reason why I love you is cause you feed me and buy er’s Day. because you work so hard for me stuff that I want. You’re me. I’m so thankful to have the best mom ever! you in my life! Love, Dianney

Jamariah Jordan Denaeja Proctor You work so hard to make Kalielah Ingham Samariya Bryan sure we are okay and that I I know things are tough in have everything I need. I know things are rough in the house and I am trying I know you work five days You always ask about my our life sometimes, but you Morgan McMillan to help you out as much a week, and I know you have day and I can’t wait to see Darnise Willis do everything that you can as I can. You inspire me to trouble with getting me in my you to tell you everything Thank you for always being to make it better for me. I be the person I am today. I love you because you sister plane tickets to Hon- about it. I am grateful to have there for me. You glow my give you my heart and stay I love you so so much; you scrap up your little money duras, but I appreciate what the best mother in the world. heart up. I love you very with it everyday and never will always be in my heart. to make sure that me and you do for us even though Happy Mother’s Day - hearts much from your special artist. Please add to the girls let it go. Love you happy and kisses Jamariah. my brother and sister have sometimes, I don’t show it. page, with a bouquet of I’m sorry for giving you a hard Mother’s Day! food on the table every night. flowers. Thanks Thank you for spending your time. I love you dearly. Happy time with me and my brother Mother’s Day mom. and sister. I love you mommy! Happy Mother’sday May you have many joyous and happy moments to cherish and celebrate with your family.

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THE SOCIAL WHIRL VENNDA-REI GIBSON | [email protected] Native Miamian Erykah Clarke, a third year health care management student at Florida Agricultural & Me- chanical University is a Rattler on the move, balancing class- es, extra-curricular activities, all while starting a business. Erykah Clarke Clarke, who is better known as “Mochaa,” because of her exercises on Saturday, May she’s not. It was intended to chocolate skin, turned some- 12, at 9:00 a.m. at Saint Augus- be a simple, inexpensive sym- thing that was once just done tine’s University Quadrangle. bol of love and respect for the for leisure into a passion. Financial services executive, person who loved you before “Growing up, I always strug- William H. Wright II, will you even knew how to spell gled with acne on my face. be the 2018 Commencement the word. Once I got the acne under speaker. Wright served as a Unfortunately, the story control I was left with acne managing director of Morgan of Anna Jarvis has a bitter- scars, so I went to makeup to Stanley until his retirement sweet ending. At first, peo- cover the marks,” said Clar- in 2010, having joined the ple observed Mother’s Day ke. “After a while I fell in love company in 1982. He serves by attending church, writ- with makeup, and it became as a member of Management ing letters to their mothers something I was passion- Board and director of Josiah and spending time together. ate about.” Clarke attended Macy Jr. Foundation. As the years passed though, Golden Glades Elementary, Members of the Health more people began buying North Dade Middle School George G. Joseph, president and CEO of the Dade County Federal Credit Union and Human Services Facet cards, presents and flowers. and graduated from Miami gives a check donation of $3,000 to the Booker T. Washington High School of the Dade County Chapter Anna felt that Mother’s Day Norland Senior High School. of the Links Inc. met Satur- became much too commer- Many of her classmates and Foundation. day morning at Gibson Park cialized. Said Jarvis: “This is friends would always ask her (DCFCU), on April 24, pre- cial awards to the BTW Teach- er, the journey continues and in Overtown to participate in not what I intended. I wanted who did her makeup, which sented John Glover, presi- er of the Year and the BTW I remember much. Blessings Walk A Mile With A Child. a day of sentiment, not profit.” gave her the inspiration about dent and CEO of the Booker administrative staff for signif- in all. This annual event is spon- Jarvis would later denounce pursuing a makeup business T. Washington High School icant academic projects only. The 80 and more guests at- sored by the Dr. James W. the holiday’s commercializa- and “MakeupByMochaa” was Foundation Inc. and other The photo about the Booker tending the tea held last Sun- Bridges Medical Society. The tion and spent the latter part brought to life. Clarke says, foundation members with a T. Washington Foundation fea- day at St. Joseph’s in Boynton event was free for children of her life trying to remove it “I have a love for chocolate check for $3,000. The dona- tures (seated, from left) Pau- Beach in support of St.Augus- and $25 for adults. It was a from the calendar and fought girls and women of color.” tion will fund scholarships for line Glover, member; Edith tine University were invited to community outreach project against the the commercial- Kambria Thompson, a grad- BTW graduates who have ex- Alvin, member; Mary McCi- “Fill Your Cup in the Presence stressing the importance of ization of the holiday, working uating senior at Florida State celled academically and who er, member; Joyce Moffett, of God.” The Reverend Canon physical activity to maintain to protect it from “the hordes University spoke highly about are well-rounded students. Chaplain; (standing, from left) Dr. Martin Zlactic, rector of optimum health. of money schemers.” I imag- Clarke’s brand. One of Clar- The DCFCU has been a con- Delores Mathis, assistant St. Joseph’s, opened the pro- Every one has stories to ine that today Anna Jarvis is ke’s goals is to become a pro- sistent scholarship sponsor treasurer; John Glover, pres- gram with “A Prayer Blend- share about mothers and turning over and over in her fessional makeup artist and since the foundation awarded ident and CEO, BTW High ing.” Alumni member, the motherhood, so I’m sharing grave. hopefully a celebrity artist its first scholarships in 2004. School Foundation; George Reverend Ronald Fox shared some Mother’s Day histo- Perhaps some of you may and has recently started an- The Booker T. Washing- Joseph, president and CEO, some “Steeping Good News” ry: Mother’s Day is a holiday remember this poem we were other brand called “Mochaas ton High School Foundation Dade County Federal Cred- with guests. Other program honoring motherhood that is taught in elementary school. Mink Collection,” in which incorporated in 2003 by the it Union; Georgena Ford, participants included The Rt. observed in different forms M-O-T-H-E-R she sells and installs mink BTW Class of 1957, is dedicat- member; Walter Perkins, Reverend Peter Eaton, Dioc- throughout the world, and “M” is for the million things lashes for her customers. “I ed exclusively to providing fi- treasurer; and Arthur Deme- esan Bishop who brought “A Mother’s Day 2018 occurs on she gave me, definitely plan to branch out nancial support to BTW, one ritt, member. Scoop from the Bishop;” Eu- Sunday, May 13, in the United “O” means only that she’s and expand my business,” of our historic and the oldest As I’m writing about Book- gene Thomas, South Florida States. The American incar- growing old, Clarke said. “Starting my very Miami high school built in er T. Washington, I am also Alumni Chapter president; nation of Mother’s Day was “T” is for the tears she shed own cosmetics line is the ul- 1926. John Glover, a member remembering my early days and Mary Anita Browne. created by Anna Jarvis in to save me, timate goal. I really want to of the class of 1957, says, “We in kindergarten there started The afternoon tea was spon- 1908. By 1911, Mother’s Day “H” is for her heart of pur- focus on a line for Black wom- now have 37 BTW graduates by Elaine Johnson Adderly sored by reigning Saint Au- was celebrated in almost ev- est gold; en because we have such a who have graduated from col- in the 1940s and remembering gustine University Alumni ery state. In 1914, President “E” is for her eyes, with hard time finding shades and lege or who are currently ma- some of my classmates among Queen Angelita Browne, Woodrow Wilson made it of- love-light shining, make up to match perfect- triculating.” them: Kelsey Dorsett, whose reign ends in October ficial: Mother’s Day would be “R” means right, and right ly.” Clarke’s grandparents, The foundation’s primary Phyliss Roker, Earl Symon- 2018. Through Browne’s ded- a national holiday held each she’ll always be, Charles and Lillie Clarke, mission is to encourage BTW ette, Gwendolyn Goodman icated efforts and the efforts year on the second Sunday in Put them all together, they mother Sanya and their fam- graduates to aspire toward and Regina Jollivette. We of the South Florida Chapter, May. He stated that mothers spell “MOTHER,“ ily are rightfully proud of the higher academic achievement. were given so much exposure The Church of the Transfig- were “the greatest source of A word that means the new entrepreneur on the hori- This is accomplished by mak- and it was truly an experience. uration and other churches the country’s strength and in- world to me. zon. Congratulations and best ing annual scholarship awards I had a picture of all of us in in the Diocese of Southeast spiration.” It was Anna Jarvis Happy Mother’s Day to all wishes are in order. to qualified and deserving, this class and unfortunately Florida, Browne will be pre- who also began the custom of however you celebrate, as you George G. Joseph, pres- but financially disadvantaged, when my home was destroyed senting a check for $10,000 to wearing a carnation on Moth- Live, Love, Pray, Dance, Sing, ident and CEO of the Dade BTW graduates. The founda- by fire in 2002, I lost many Saint Augustine University er’s Day – colored if your and Laugh in the Whirl. Bless- County Federal Credit Union tion also makes annual finan- treasured memories. Howev- during the Commencement mother is living, and white if ings.

British and Fashion or cultural appropriation? fashion beauty store ASOS’ ASOS’ Made in Kenya Collection is dream of setting up SOKO,” clothing line, Joanna recalled. “I looked ASOS Made in the true definition of appreciation into where you could learn Kenya creates the story behind your clothes. jobs for women JESSICA ANDREWS and seamstresses. What I saw then was so little in Africa. Teen Vogue The ASOS Made in Kenya connection between the peo- line is one shining example. After seven months in ple who make the clothes and The relationship between Worn by the likes of former Kenya looking at what the people who wear them. the fashion industry and the First Lady Michelle Obama, the country was like There’s so little out there for continent of Africa is tenu- the brand is known for its ex- as a place to manu- consumers, around work- ous at best. African countries uberant prints and colors in- ers’ conditions and ethics in like Kenya and Ghana have spired by Kenyan landscapes. facture, what the skill clothing manufacturing.” The long served as inspiration for What many don’t know, is base was, what fabrics collaboration with ASOS hap- the runway, but they’re rare- that ASOS is also committed were“ available locally, pened organically. “After sev- ly credited by designers or to giving back to the commu- I put a capsule collec- en months in Kenya looking afforded the same reverence nity they’re inspired by. In tion together using at what the country was like as European countries. When collaboration with clothing local fabrics.” as a place to manufacture, brands produce collections manufacturer SOKO, ASOS what the skill base was, what inspired by Africa — often employs local factory work- fabrics were available local- viewing the continent through ers and pays them living wag- Joanna Maiden ly, I put a capsule collection a monolithic lens — their de- es, operates a local stitching together using local fabrics,” signs are rooted in reductive academy for girls, provides she explained. “I managed to stereotypes and riddled with financial literacy training, get an appointment through a tribal clichés. What’s more, funds primary and elementa- friend with the design direc- local African designers and ry schools, and supplies eye- tor at ASOS, and she loved it.” artisans are seldom given a care, sanitary napkins, and While the brand was an im- seat at the table or compen- rain catchers for clean drink- mediate hit among consum- sated for their ideas. ing water. ers, even becoming a favorite Now that these disparities The ASOS Made in Kenya of former First Lady Michelle are being brought to light, de- line (originally named ASOS Obama, the Kenyan commu- signers are claiming that this Africa) was born in 2009 in nity that inspired it contin- criticism — and the concept partnership with SOKO, a ued to suffer. “I saw that there of cultural appropriation in clothing manufacturing unit were real needs that my em- general — blocks the natural founded by Joanna Maiden. ployees had that as a business flow of inspiration within the Since its inception, a commit- we couldn’t meet,” Joanna fashion industry. That’s sim- ment to ethical production, shared. “The embroiderers, ply not true. There are several sustainability, and communi- for one, weren’t coming back brands that draw inspiration ty empowerment have been when we had work and I from African countries, giv- crucial parts of the brand’s didn’t understand why. It was ing credit where it’s due and ethos. “I moved [to Ken- because they were struggling employing African artisans ya] nine years ago with the SEE LINE 10D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018

or 305-696-1819 n Northwestern Class MEETINGS: day; African Heritage Cul- of 1962 n The Citizen Advisory tural Arts Center, 6161 NW n The Surviving Twin 3 p.m. every second Committee 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 305- Network Saturday, African Heritage 7 p.m. every second 336-4287 First Twin-S Luncheon Cultural Arts Center, 6161 Thursday to discuss gen- June 23. Info: Call 305- NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call eral community issues; n The Morris Brown LIFESTYLE 504-4936 305-681-3330 Northside Police Station; College Miami-Dade/Bro- 799 NW 81st St.; Info: Call ward Alumni Association SCHOOL MEETINGS: n Booker T. Washing- 786-512-3641 9:30 a.m. every third Sat- n Miami Northwestern ton Class of 1967 urday; North Shore Medical HAPPENINGS Class of 1968 4 – 6 p.m. every third n Women on the Move, Center, 100 NW 95th St., COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF 2 p.m. every fourth Satur- Saturday; African Heritage Inc. Room C; Info: Call 786- [email protected] day; African Heritage Cul- Cultural Arts Center, 6161 2 p.m. every fourth Satur- 356-4412 tural Arts Center, 6161 NW NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call day for women 55 and old- UPCOMING EVENTS: anoos and international 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 305- 305-333-7128 er; Location: TBA; Info: Call n Top Ladies of Distinc- n The City of North Mi- vendors serving food and 218-6171 305-934-5122 tion, Inc. ami Beach souvenirs; the free event n Miami Northwestern 10 a.m. every second 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on May takes place at the Amphi- n Miami Northwestern Class of 1961 n The Miami Central Saturday; African Heritage 12 the city is hosting a theater at Miramar Region- Class of 1973 Noon every second Tues- High Alumni Association Cultural Arts Center, 6161 hurricane expo to provide al Park, 16801 Miramar 4 p.m. every third Sun- day; YET Center, 7090 NW 7 p.m. every second and NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call residents with evacuation Pkwy.; Info: Call 954-602- day; location TBA; Info: 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 305- fourth Wednesday; Miami 305-439-5426. plans, preparedness tips 3178 Call 786-877-1176 or email 696-1154 Central Senior High School and emergency informa- [email protected] library, 1781 NW 95th St.; CLASSES: n tion needed to prepare Miami-Dade Parks n Miami Jackson Class Info: Call 305-370-4825 n Women in Transition for a hurricane; City Hall 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on May n Miami Jackson Class of 1971 of South Florida entrance, 17011 NE 19th 20 there will be the 10th of 1968 2:30 p.m. every first Sat- n The George Washing- Class: Free computer Ave.; Info: Call 305-957- annual “Summer Safety 6 p.m. every second Mon- urday; YET Center, 7090 ton Carver Alumni Asso- lessons for women; time, 3629 Splash,” hosted by Mi- day to plan 50th reunion on NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call ciation date and location TBA; ami-Dade Parks and the June 14-18; African Heri- 786-285-2533 12:30 p.m. every third Info: Call 786-477-8548 n Haitian Church of the trauma services depart- tage Cultural Arts Center, Wednesday; Community Brethren ment at Nicklaus Children’s 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: n Miami Northwestern Center in Coconut Grove, n Inner City Children’s 10 a.m. on May 18 there Hospital; the free event Call 305- 336-7663 Class of 1959 220 Florida Ave. (near Touring Dance will be a march for equali- will provide beachgoers 10:30 a.m. every third US1); Info: Call 954-248- Class: Free introductory ty in support of those who with resources on swim- n Miami Carol City Saturday; African Heritage 6946 classical ballet workshops may be affected by TPS ming lessons, water and Class of 1968 Cultural Arts Center, 6161 for girls ages 6-8 and 9-12; and DACA, starting at 520 child safety; it takes place 4 p.m. every fourth Sun- NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call n The Miami-Dade Chap- Time and date TBA; 1350 NW 103rd St.; Info: Call at Haulover Beach Park, day to plan 50th reunion on 786-897-2646 ter of Bethune-Cookman N.W. 50th Street; Info: Call 786-615-2328 10800 Collins Ave.; Info: Sept. 14-16; location TBA; University 305-758-1577 or visit www. Call 305-947-3525 Info: Call 305-494-6265 n Booker T. Washing- 6:30 p.m. every second childrendance.net The n The City of Miramar ton Class of 1959 Thursday; Omega Center, deadline for the Lifestyle n 5 – 10 p.m. on May 19 Liberty Square Proj- n George Washing- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on May 15600 NW 42nd Ave. Calendar is on or before 2 there will be a celebration ect Friends & Family ton Carver High School 8; Jackson’s Soul Food, p.m. Fridays. for Miramar’s 63rd birthday. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on June Class of 1966 950 NW 3rd Ave.; Info: Call n Tennessee State Miramar Day will feature 2 there will be an annu- Noon every second Sat- 305-989-0994 Alumni Association/ Mi- The deadline for the Faith live entertainment, a kid’s al picnic at Arcola Park, urday; 1234 NW 79th St.; ami-Dade Chapter Calendar is on or before 2 zone, a parade with Junk- Info: Call 305-333-8539 Info: Call 305-300-7630 ASSOCIATION/CHAPTER 9 a.m. every third Satur- p.m. Mondays.

Welcome SHOW CONTINUED FROM 1C back to dancers and he will be joined on stage by 15 mem- bers of the Antioch Mis- sionary Baptist Church Winchester Choir for a performance of “Man in the Mirror.” The Netflix original series, “Dear White People” He will perform other Volume 2 premiered Wednesday May 2 in Los top Jackson hits such as Angeles. The show is set against the backdrop “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” of a predominantly white Ivy League university “Bad” and “Beat It.” where racial tensions bubble just below the sur- “I think you get a real life face. “Dear White People” is a send-up of the now feel of what Michael Jack- post “post-racial” America that weaves together a son was. The video really universal story of finding one’s own identity and adds to the show big time. forging a wholly unique path. The satirical series This thing, it never stops, – based on the acclaimed 2014 film by the same like a machine. There’s not name – continues to follow a group of Winchester a dull moment,” Firestone University students of color as they navigate a said. diverse landscape of social injustice, cultural bias, Tickets start at $35; $60 political correctness (or lack thereof) and activism for VIP includes a meet- in the millennial age. and-greet with Firestone. “Dear White People” stars Logan Browning For more information, (Sam), Brandon P. Bell (Troy), Antoinette Robert- visit MiramarCulturalCen- son, DeRon Horton, John Patrick Amedori, Ashley ter.org or call the box office Brian Marcus Blaine Featherson and Marque Richardson. at 954-602-4500.

onto a wig cap and bleach- be washed, dried and curled ing the knots (holes) in the into any look. HAIR lace and or tinting the lace She thinks the increase to match her client’s skin in wigs sales also coincides CONTINUED FROM 1C tone. with the increase in Black years, but no one knew be- However, she said the best women maintaining their cause they looked so real,” feature of a custom wig is natural hair. she said. “But other celebri- that it doesn’t have to be Before starting The Hair ties like Nicki Minaj started glued to the head. Gawds, Gustave said she promoting the look, and then In addition to avoiding and Gartrell, who are both everyone started doing it.” hair damage from glue and in their early 30s, would get Emilien said the key to wig other adhesives, Emilien “sewn-in” (hair extensions wearing is the right hair and said the benefit is inter- that are sewn into hair over making sure that it looks nat- changeable looks. cornrows) bi-weekly. ural. This works well for her Now, she has new routine. When she is not booking celebrity client’s like reality Every week, Gustave takes appointments with “Hair By stars Marlo Hampton, Jose- out her cornrows, washes Ivy,” she travels around the line Hernandez and Reginae and conditions her full head country teaching wig instal- Carter, who may have fre- of natural hair. lation techniques to other quent appearances or per- “People used to associ- stylists. formances in one day. ate wigs with this stigma of There are two types of Emilien, age 23, has her baldness,” said Gustave. “But lace-front wigs — full lace own hair and wig line, and it is a protective style that and custom-lace frontals, said the quality of hair also promotes hair growth.” Emilien said. plays a major part in the Gustave also prefers cus- According to the stylist, longevity and look in cus- tom wigs, and she said her full lace wigs are usual- toms, which can last from company saw an increase of ly made in China or India, six months to two years. customers when they started and they require adhesive Both Hair by Ivy and selling them. or thread to be installed on The Hair Gawds boast hair Between 30 to 40 percent the head. However, the most called Malaysian, Peruvian of Hair Gawds’ customers popular and the better wig or Brazilian, which stylists purchase wigs, but that does style, according to her, is the say are among the best vir- not account for the custom- custom. gin hair. The different wave ers who buy the hair for the Custom wigs can be per- patterns and texture, play a purpose of making the wigs. sonalized and styled to match role in the versatility. Some A custom wig costs about the client’s features, so much textures are silky while oth- $250 to $950, depending on so that it looks like the hair is ers could be thick or coarse. the type of hair and length. growing out of the scalp. Gustave said because the Installation can cost around Emilien’s techniques in- hair actually comes from the $250 to $350. Some stylists volve sewing human hair scalp of other women, it can offer bundle discounts. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

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ABOVE: Clergy members lead a prayer for healing and safety in Liberty Square at the conclusion of the commemoration.

Pastors lead calls for comfort and safety South Florida cities observe National Day of Prayer

ANDREA ROBINSON and death. [email protected] Dunn, a Baptist minister, said the prayer event was in the right place. Elected officials, politicians and “We thought we needed to bring it spiritual leaders around the Unit- right where it needed to be,” he said. ed States offered praises to God, “Liberty City.” prayers for comfort and pleas for The Miami event was the first for help Thursday as part of the annual new Mayor Francis Suarez. Several National Day of Prayer. clergy members of different denom- Miami-Dade cities followed suit as inations offered prayers in English well, offering prayers for leaders, mu- and Spanish. nicipalities, the nation and the peo- Suarez didn’t attend because of ill- ple. ness. The coordinator of the event, Former Miami Commissioner Rich- Keith Carswell, said Suarez is a man ard Dunn led the city’s observance of faith and has committed to having during a luncheon at Liberty Square an observance each year. — the scene of recent gun violence SEE DAY 10D

Opa-locka Mayor Myra Taylor and Vice Mayor Joseph Kelley are pictured with various clergy members from throughout Opa-locka.

Photos courtesy of Nelson Rodriguez/City of Opa-locka

Brian Dennis is among several clergy mem- bers who attended Miami’s Day of Prayer luncheon.

Photos courtesy of Jonathan Martell/City of Miami

Former Miami Commissioner Richard Dunn presides over Miami’s Day of Prayer luncheon. The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018

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CATHOLIC Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 True Faith Missionary Baptist Church BAPTIST Pastor John M. Fair New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore Greater Harvest Baptist Church 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 Rev. Kenneth McGee 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Metropolitan A.M.E. Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor New Christ Tabernacle Church 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 Rev. Harold Harsh 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 New Resurrection Community Church Photos courtesy of Angela Harris Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate Walking in Christ M.B. Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. We Care Week shows love 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 PENTECOSTAL New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC The eighth annual Miami the Casa Casuarina (Versace elderly, youth in South Flor- New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Love Parade 2018 Super Roy- Mansion) on Miami Beach. ida. It also hosted a free pet- Church 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 al Extravaganza last month The weekend continued in ting zoo in Liberty City. Elder William Walker featured a networking din- the Bahamas, where interna- The Kingdom of YAHWEH 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 New Life Christian Center ner, live orchestra, a balle- tional trade and redevelop- is formerly known as The Rev. Bruce Payne rina waltz, and community ment projects were discussed. Celestial Federation of YAH- New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 service. The Imperial Majes- Preceding this weekend the WEH. Rev. Harold Marsh ty King YAHWEH and The group had its We Care Week The group plans to host Mi- 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 MORAVIAN CHURCH Kingdom of YAHWEH host- of community service, served ami Sunfest Aug. 3 and 4 in New Hope Moravian Church ed a networking dinner at the homeless community, Liberty City. Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Gregorio Moody Elder Johnnie Robinson 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 CHURCH OF CHRIST New Mount Calvary Church of Christ at Coconut Grove Missionary Baptist Church Minister William D. Maddox Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 954-433-2028 ASSEMBLY OF GOD NON DENOMINATION Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Lively Stone Church of Miami Pastor Leonard Shaw Pastor David Doriscar 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899 LINE CONTINUED FROM 7C

with their eyes. And then I started talking to the machin- ists, and I learned they were paying up to three quarters of Photo courtesy of Jonathan Martell/City of Miami a month’s salary on glasses. Xavier Suarez, the mayor’s father, and a former Miami mayor, stepped in for his So, I thought if you’re doing son with greetings at an interfaith prayer luncheon May 3 in Liberty City. that and you have a secure job, what is everyone else ed States Congress when peo- residents in a bilingual obser- doing? And that’s when we ple are asked "to turn to God vance. Kelley leads two food started doing the eye clinic, DAY in prayer and meditation” and giveaway programs where distributing reading glasses CONTINUED FROM 9D call for unity throughout the residents depend on assis- to those that need to get cat- nation. In Washington, D.C., tance to make ends meet. aract surgery.” SOKO pays “This was a commitment he faith leaders continued that The city also recently had half the cost for services at made that if he became mayor call on Monday, May 7. another change in its top ad- the eye clinic, making eye- he would continue to host an They held a press con- ministrative officer, following care more accessible. interfaith breakfast,” said Car- ference on Capitol Hill and a vote by the City Commis- Their financial literacy swell, the economic develop- urged federal lawmakers to sion to remove its manager program evolved in the same ment and resiliency adviser reject proposed cuts to the and install an interim. way. “Our employees had to Suarez. Supplemental Nutrition As- “We spoke on the need for crazy loans to pay for school Teen Vogue Xavier Suarez, the mayor’s sistance Program (SNAP) prayer and to bring our com- fees that they needed to then To help create equal access to education, ASOS father, and a former Miami in the Farm Bill that would munity together,” Kelley said. pay again in three months, is not only funding primary schools in the area, but mayor, stepped in for his son reduce or eliminate food as- “We prayed for the need for and banks were coming they also created a stitching academy for young girls with greetings at the inter- sistance for 2 million Amer- government and community to the offices and saying where they can learn tangible skills. faith event. He offered a vi- icans, including low-income to be on the same page.” ‘your employee hasn’t paid sion for Liberty Square. “It working families, children, Kelley said ministers and their loan for the last three er at SOKO. “At the end of themselves in prostitution should have a total revamping seniors, veterans and people residents also focused on months, so we’re blocking the program, SOKO comes just to put food on the table with churches surrounding with disabilities. The House “the need for the community their account. We’re taking in and matches what they for their families.” When it,” Suarez said. is expected to vote on this to come together to stem the all their salary.” The finan- have and buys the items and the brand first launched, Jo- Added Father Francisco legislation in the next two tide of violence.” cial literacy program op- equipment they’ll need to anna spread the word that Hernandez of the St. Ray- weeks. In Miami, Nathaniel Wil- erates out of a support hub operate their business using she needed machinists. The mond Catholic Church: fami- Religious leaders were ex- cox, executive director of SOKO created for women the money they saved. And most qualified applicants lies are the key to better out- pected also to deliver a moral PULSE, said given the turmoil looking for employment. At then we leave them to start were coming from major comes throughout Miami. declaration signed by more in the streets and with gov- the hub, they’re trained on their business.” Kenyan cities, not from “In today’s world, we need than 500 people of faith to ernments, there was a need to business skills and group That push toward entre- the area where the factory more families to open their House Speaker Paul Ryan’s call on God. PULSE co-spon- service, but also on how to preneurship is SOKO’s way is housed. “I’m passionate hearts to God’s word,” Her- office demanding lawmakers sored the Miami observance. invest, save, and manage of helping to decrease the about creating jobs here, so nandez said. “In the family, do the right thing and reject “We need to pray because debt. “We encourage them area’s unemployment rate, that’s where the Stitching we’re able to see God.” policies that could increase we are in trouble. God is not to save 30% of every pay- currently one of the highest Academy was borne. Let’s The National Day of Prayer suffering, hunger and poverty. pleased,” Wilcox said. His ment they receive to put to- in the country. “It’s so high,” train people locally, give is held on the first Thursday of In Opa-locka, Vice Mayor prayer: “Direct us in all ways. ward their business,” shared Joanna explained, “that them the skills they need, May, designated by the Unit- Joseph Kelley led about 100 We ask for unity in you.“ Victoria, a project manag- many women are finding and then hire them.”

n Florida Independent Sunday. Call 305-224-1890 n New Day N Christ Restoration Ministries for more details. Deliverance Ministry Prayer for families dealing Free mind, body and soul with drugs and alcohol. Call n Metropolitan A.M.E. self-improvement and Zumba 800-208-2924 ext. 102 or Church fitness classes. Call 305-691- FAITH Food and clothing prayer line, ext. 104. 0018 for more details. giveaway every second CALENDAR n Sistah to Sistah Saturday. Call 786-277-4150 n Bethany Seventh Day Connection for more details. Adventist Church COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected] Women’s empowerment Bereavement sharing meeting; 10 a.m. – noon n Zion Hope Missionary groups; 3 to 4 p.m. every n Greater Harvest Baptist 11 – May 12; Deep Calleth 136 Frow Ave.; Call 305- every second and fourth Baptist Church second Sunday. Call 305- Church to Deep Rock Ministries, 451 775-5750 for more details. Saturday; Parkway Food and clothing 634-2993 for more details. The ministry will baptize SE 8th St.;. Call 305-441- Professional Building in distribution; 4 p.m. every 21 candidates; 9 a.m. on 8492 for more details. n Greater New Bethel Miramar. Call 954-260-9348 Wednesday. Call 786-541- n MEC Ministries May 19; 2310 NW 58th St.; Baptist Church for more details. 3687 for more details. Provides healing services; Call 786-717-5818 for more n St. Mary First Provides behavioral 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday. details. Missionary Baptist Church health, intervention and n The Elks Historical n First Haitian Church of Call 305-693-1534 for more of West Grove treatment services for Business and Conference God details. n Ann Abraham The community is invited to Black men at risk for HIV or Center Food drive; 10 a.m. to 1 Ministries, Inc. the ministry’s second annual substance abuse disorders. Gospel Kickback with p.m. every Saturday. Call The deadline for the Faith Two nights of spiritual Mother’s Day Memorial Call 305-627-0396 for more entertainment and fine 786-362-1804 for more Calendar is on or before 2 awakening, 7:30 p.m. on May service; 11 a.m. on May 13; details. dining; noon - 6 p.m. every details. p.m. Mondays. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018

es, productions, television need to walk in it,” Con- of Prayer is still reaching appearances and special stance said. hurt people while she is events. The classes are In addition to TMI, Vin- away.

held all over the county. cent’s company, Ecumen- “It is my sincere belief

Pastor TMI’s liturgical dance ical Developments, offers and understanding that a OF THE WEEK institute has received the affordable housing to fam- man is supposed to cre- OF THE WEEK keys to the city of Miami, ilies in need. ate the atmosphere for his presented at the Adrienne “My company has pro- wife to discover herself. Arsht Center and Gusman vided housing to 11,985 Even though there may Olympia Theater, hosted a people. In addition, we be challenges, we work Vincent and Constance McIntyre national television series, have ministries in Africa, through those challenges performed on Universal Haiti and I serve as a su- to bring harmony within Studios’ City Walk stage, perintendent over a net- our household. In particu- presented a full produc- work of churches in the lar, the house of God must tion at Disney and per- UK,” Vincent said. have an agreement to work formed an international Over the years, Con- together,” Vincent said. outreach with Carnival stance has used her cre- They admit doing both Cruise Line. ativity in an array of life and ministry togeth- Combined, the hus- ways. In addition to being er is not always easy, but band and wife duo have known as a choreographer say they’re committed to more than three decades and event producer, she is using their combined gifts of experience as spiritu- also a costume designer, to draw people to the mes- al teachers, community author, script-writer and sage of Jesus Christ. Husband and wife co-labor leaders and entrepreneurs. filmmaker. “In order to accomplish Yet, despite their numer- In fact, she took a leap the intended manifesta- ous shared credentials and of faith last year and took tion of Christ working to do the good Savior’s work accolades, they both agree a one-year hiatus from through us as ambassadors they are nothing without full-time ministry to en- of the faith, we must al- God’s direction. roll in Full Sail Universi- ways endeavor to create a The ministry funded by liturgical dance center, “It is imperative that we ty’s Master of Fine Arts joint effort of understand- follow God’s Word with a in Filmmaking program. ing along with growth and affordable housing and couple’s other ventures pure heart in order to have She received a scholarship development. We keep it success and sustainabili- and director’s award with- real and transparent, re- ISHEKA N. HARRISON nity,” Vincent said, whose In 2001, Vincent found- ty. You won’t last without in her first six months of gardless of how good or [email protected] services on Sunday are ed The McIntyre Institute it. People have to take the study. bad, and yes, even some- held in the Don Shula Ho- (TMI) and Constance be- words off the pages in the However, she will quick- times the ugly. That’s what Husband and wife Vin- tel in Miami Lakes. gan working as the orga- book, put the words in ly inform you that even I call working together on cent and Constance McIn- “If you allow the spirit nization’s artistic director. their heart and then actu- her pursuit of filmmaking one accord … the human tyre lead Chapel of Prayer that God has given you, The nonprofit dance and alize the word. Then they is about ministry. factor,” Vincent said. Ministries, a close-knit the anointing that God has community program was can maximize their liveli- “I may not be there [at “It’s like black-eyed peas church centered on loving given you to follow you established for the pur- hood and bring it to its full Chapel of Prayer] on a with chocolate cake, which people right where they wherever you go, ministry pose of providing commu- potential,” Vincent said. Sunday, but my ministry he [Vincent] loves. It’s a are. They say uplifting happens outside the four nity development, cultural “It’s different when you continues at Full Sail. The really special mixture, but others in both the spiritual walls of the church,” Con- enhancement, character have a different self-ex- healing process is taking it goes well together,” Con- and physical realms is the stance said. education and personal pression of freedom. It’s place in the classroom. … stance said. “He has the real work of ministry. Thus far, the McIntyres’ enlightenment in a Chris- not based upon the de- Sometimes I’ll have con- humor, the intelligence, “As a pastor, I believe in track record shows they tian-based environment. nomination, the religion or versations with other stu- the compassion, the witti- providing spiritual direc- walk what they talk. They According to data pro- the people, but it’s based dents, and they’ll say, ‘Oh ness and kind heart, and I tion, spiritual empower- are volunteer pastors who vided by the McIntyres, on your relationship with my gosh, how did you come with the administra- ment and socio-economic do not receive a salary TMI has educated 2,880 the Father and Him real- know that?’ or they’ll cry. tion, the organization and initiatives in order to help from the church. Rather, students, provided college ly talking to you and con- Who does that but God?” keeping him grounded. the congregation achieve they help fund their minis- scholarships and reached firming to you and giving she said. When you balance those their full potential in try work with their various hundreds of thousands you the confidence that Vincent supports his two ingredients, they just Christ and their commu- business endeavors. through its various class- this is your calling and you wife and ensures Chapel work.” The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018

Miami Air Force Lt. Colonel promoted to top rank Clarence C.Houston, Jr. has nearly mater). She’s also a recent • Chief, COMPACAF graduated from Baylor Uni- Executive Communications, 30 years of service in the US military versity with a double major Joint Base Pearl Har- in Marketing/Management bor-Hickam, HI Major Clarence C. Hous- cations to the President and and is currently preparing • IM/KM Observer/Train- ton, Jr. was promoted to Lt. Vice President of the United to enter law school. Jordan, er, The Joint Staff, J7, De- Colonel in the United States States, members of Con- Things turn out best a high schooll senior, is a ployable Training Division, Air Force on December 1, gress and other government for those who make distinguished scholar with Suffolk, VA 2017. Ceremonies were held executives as they travel the best of the way a grade point average of 3.8. • Student, Air Command at Joint Base Lewis-Mc- across the United States and things turn out. Make He graduates in May from and Staff College, Air Uni- Chord, Washington. around the word. Nansemond Suffolk Acade- versity, Maxwell AFB, AL Lt. Colonel Houston is Lt. Colonel Houston was a plan for your future my in Suffolk, VA and will • He is the recipient of Commander of the 627th born in Miami and graduat- to ensure that you attend Wake Forest Univer- the Bronze Star Medal, The Communications Squadron ed from Miami Southridge enter“ a career for the sity in the fall. Defense Meritorious Medal, at Lewis-McChord. His Senior High School, class right reasons, not for During his nearly 30 Iraq Campaign Medal and many duties include the of 1987. He enlisted in the Major Clarence Houston, Jr. wealth, recognition or years of service, Lt. Colonel the NATO Medal. training, organizing, and United States Air Force after gratitude, but rather for Houston has had numerous Lt. Col Houston has equipping of 127 Airmen graduation and has served married to Lesley Turner assignments: pursued his passion with service to humanity and and civilian personnel. He is with distinction for nearly Houston, who also grew up • Deputy Commander, determination and purpose. also responsible for provid- 30 years. His accomplish- in Miami. Lesley graduated country.” Mission Systems Flight 78th He believes that, “things ing command control, com- ments include a bachelor’s from Miami Killian Sr. High, Communications Squadron, turn out best for those who munications and computer degree in Information class of 1988. She received Major Clarence Houston, Jr. Robins AFB, GA. make the best of the way support to the largest joint Systems Management, Uni- her bachelor’s degree from • Instructor Commandant things turn out.” His advice base in the Department of versity of Maryland; M.S. Jackson State University of Cadets, AFROTC, Det to our youth is, “make a plan Defense. Additional duties degree in Military Opera- with a major in Finance, 790, Tennessee State Uni- for your future to ensure require Lt. Colonel Houston tional Management, Touro and her master’s in Human versity, Nashville, TN that you enter a career for to supervise and maintain University International, Resource Management • Air Advisor and Flight the right reasons, not for control of records man- Cypress, CA and master’s from Troy State University, Commander, Air Force wealth, recognition or grat- agement, which includes degree in Military Opera- Troy, AL. The couple has Officer College, Rustamiyah, itude, but rather for service Freedom of Information tional Art and Science, Air two children, Victoria and Iraq to humanity and country.” and Privacy Acts support Command and Staff College, Jordan. Victoria, the eldest, • Commander Operations We all thank you Lt. Colo- for Air Force units assigned Air University, Maxwell graduated from Punahou Flight, 747th Communica- nel Clarence C. Houston for to McChord Field. He also AFB, Alabama. High School in Hawaii, tions Squadron, Joint Base your dedicated and continu- handles special communi- Lt. Colonel Houston is (President Obama’s alma Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI. ous service.

James H. Cone, 79, a founder of Black liberation theology, dies JACEY FORTIN died on Saturday in Manhat- theology as racial groups.” is a religion of liberation, a “That kind of consistency The New York Times tan. He was 79. “an inter- In an interview in 2008, religion that says God creat- is just rare in American in- His death was announced pretation of Cone said that in the 1960s ed all people to be free.’ But tellectual life, to be focused The Reverend Dr. James by Union Theological Semi- the Chris- he saw his faith imperiled by I realized that for Black peo- so unflinchingly on the most H. Cone, a central figure in nary, where he was a distin- tian Gospel the growing appeal to Blacks ple to be free, they must first vulnerable in our society,” the development of Black guished professor. A semi- from the of the Nation of Islam and love their Blackness.” the Harvard philosopher liberation theology in the nary spokeswoman said he experience the Black power movement. For decades, Dr. Cone Cornel West said. “James 1960s and ’70s who argued died at Memorial Sloan Ket- and perspec- “Christianity was seen as spoke forcefully about racial Cone was the theological for racial justice and an in- tering Cancer Center. Cone tives and the white man’s religion,” he inequalities that persisted in giant in our midst who had terpretation of the Chris- Cone was a theologian, lives of people who are at said. “I wanted to say: ‘No! the form of economic injus- a love affair with oppressed tian Gospel that elevated minister and author. He the bottom in society — The Christian Gospel is not tice, mass incarceration and people, especially Black the voices of the oppressed, described Black liberation the lowest economic and the white man’s religion. It police shootings. people.” The Miami Times 13 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018 Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 13 THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 9-15, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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SBA ministers to mind, body at health fair Saturday was a day that united the spiritual, with mod- ern medicine, and civil government, all for the purpose of helping open the doors to affordable health care to low income families. At Mt. Pisgah Seventh Day Adventist Church in Miami Gardens, the free health fair featured everything from how to cook healthy vegetarian meals, HIV testing, free food giveaways, Gospel music, blood screening, financial plan- ning, health insurance and end-of-life insurance plans. Many in the crowd were unaware of the therapeutic ad- vantages of learning how to play a musical instrument until an exhibitor, displaying several, explained and offered af- fordable lessons. Book authors autographed their books. Do you have enough funds for retirement? Who pays when a loved one dies unexpectedly? Experts were on hand to answers those questions and more. Children enjoyed everything from face painting, free toys, fruit cups and popcorn. Children and adults played games designed to improve mental cognitive thinking. College High School Elementary Making The Grade 14 THE MIAMI TIMES | MAY 9-15, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Mock DUI shows dangers of drinking Students learn big metal smashes into metal. A disfig- in the field behind Miami Edison out there drinking and driving, ured female high school senior lies under the hot sun to participate. whether it’s at prom, pre-prom, go- lesson in the midst on the ground. Blood colors the The impact of the mock DUI ac- ing to the movies, someone under- concrete. A wounded, limp hand cident can be seen on the students’ neath the influence, you can have a of prom season hangs out the window. faces, said Vivilora Perkins Smith, terrible, terrible accident.” Students from Miami Edison a facilitator with Urban Partner- In 2014, 7,000 arrests were made JANIAH ADAMS Senior High School and iTech at The impact of the mock ship of Miami-Dade County Coali- for youth who were driving under [email protected] Thomas A. Edison Educational DUI accident can be seen tion, one of the groups that help to the influence in Florida. The Foun- Center on Friday watched these on the students’ faces.” organize the event. dation for Advancing Alcohol Re- It’s prom night and students are events during a Mock DUI, an “You can see and read the expres- sponsibility reported 76 fatalities dancing and having fun. They pass event that helps students to visual- sions that they get it, you know,” in Florida due to underage alco- around a bottle of alcohol. Laugh- ize the effects of driving under the Smith said. “We try to show the hol-impaired driving in 2016. Flor- ter echoes through the streets. influence. Vivilora Perkins Smith deadly consequences, which can ida had the third-most fatalities Then, there’s a deafening crash as More than 50 students gathered “ be deadly. In many cases, if you’re SEE DUI 11D Students act as DUI crash victims and police officers and fire rescue demonstrate what they would do during this kind of scenario.

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Tongelia Milton, executive Swimming & Water- director of communications sports Swim areas – wheth- Atlanta mayor of YMCA South Florida. In er pools or lakes – should addition, “staff should be ex- have a safety-float rope sep- tensively screened, trained arating the deep end from to speak at FMU and certified in CPR, first the shallow area, advises the aid and automated external ACA. “It’s also critical that defibrillator (AED) safety to there are certified lifeguards commencement handle emergencies, should and swim instructors that they happen.” not only protect and teach Special Needs Inform the kids to swim, but also Keisha Lance Bottoms will get camp directors and staff ear- teach them how to be safe in ly if your child has a disabili- and around the water,” says honorary doctorate at the HBCU ty; most will do their best to Milton. accommodate them. “Some Focused Activities Look- Miami Times Staff Report parents prefer their chil- ing at camps that cater to Summer camp 101: What dren to attend camps that a particular passion, such Keisha Lance Bottoms is the 60th Mayor of Atlan- every parent should know ta. As the second woman elected mayor in the city’s history, Bottoms is receiv- Keep your children safe and ing an honorary doctorate from Florida Memorial engaged, June through August University on Saturday, The Children’s Trust counselor or counselors, be May 12. sure to ask the right ques- Bottoms is committed to With school ending in just tions about their suitability, creating safe communities, weeks, you have to ask your- advises Saliha Nelson, vice expanding access to public self: How will I keep my chil- president of Urgent, a non- transit, developing oppor- dren busy over the next few profit community youth de- tunities for jobs and eco- months? Camp could be the velopment program. Some nomic growth and advocat- answer if you find one that important ones: “What train- ing for high quality public suits your family’s needs. In ing does staff receive and education. Miami-Dade County, many what are their credentials?” Prior to her election, Mayor of Atlanta, Bottoms served as coun- summer programs are fund- and “Are they background Keisha Lance Bottoms ed by The Children’s Trust, screened?” cilwoman of District 11. with the growth of your kids Safety & Security Strict- For nearly eight years, she chair of the city’s Transpor- (and an eye on your budget) ly monitoring when children represented a large portion tation Committee, the city solidly in mind. To help nar- arrive and leave, and with AJ Shorter of the historic Southwest opened the Maynard H. row your search, here’s what whom, is a must. If your Atlanta community. During Jackson International Ter- the experts say you should child will be transported to are inclusive – serving chil- as science, sports, art, mu- her tenure on council, Bot- minal at Hartsfield-Jack- look for: and from camp via bus, ask dren both with and without sic, dance or theater? “It’s toms sponsored ground- son Atlanta International Counselors & Staffabout the driver’s creden- disabilities,” notes Helene a question of knowing your breaking legislation that Airport, solidifying Harts- Members According to the tials, and whether or not Good, president and CEO child and what they would addressed the city’s $1.5 field-Jackson’s place as the American Camp Association there will be a staff person of the Advocacy Network want in the program,” says billion unfunded pension world’s busiest and most (ACA), day camp programs riding along with the kids. on Disabilities. “Others feel Rhonda Smith, vice presi- liability and helped grow efficient airport. should provide one staff Ample outdoor space and more comfortable with seg- dent and founder of Fit Kids the city’s reserves from $7.4 Bottoms is a member of member for every: six camp- lots of shaded areas should regated programs – those of America. “You want to million to over $170 million. the State Bar of Georgia, ers ages 4-5; eight campers be available. “Make sure serving only children with make sure it’s a good fit, so She also authored the the Atlanta Chapter of Jack ages 6-8; 10 campers ages the camp schedules regu- disabilities. Whichever you you don’t waste your money toughest panhandling leg- and Jill of America, the 9-14; and 12 campers ages 15- lar breaks, so kids don’t get choose, be sure to tell camp or time. When kids are part islation in the history of Dogwood City Chapter of 17. And because you’re put- overheated, and that it en- staff what challenges your of the decision-making pro- Atlanta, which combines the Links, Inc., and the At- ting your trust into whom- courages campers to drink child may experience and cess, it makes for a better empathy with enforce- lanta Chapter of Delta Sig- ever will be your child’s plenty of water,” stresses how to best address them.” program experience.” ment, and has resulted in ma Theta Sorority, Inc. offenders receiving often Bottoms is a graduate of needed social services to Florida A&M University help break the cycle of re- and Georgia State Univer- cidivism. sity College of Law. Along- Bottoms worked with her side her public service former colleagues on the career, Bottoms has main- City Council to achieve the tained a private law prac- goal of 2,000 officers with- tice for more than 20 years, in the Atlanta Police force and has served as general and to successfully balance counsel for a multi-mil- the city’s annual budget lion-dollar business, as without increasing taxes. well as a judge (Pro Hoc) in During her term as vice- Fulton County State Court. The Miami Times 15 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | MAY 9-15, 2018

Former UM executive dies IN MEMORIAM • CARD OF THANKS In Memoriam Card of Thanks Card of Thanks Cyrus M. Jollivette, a storied man in Russ was a 45-year mem- ber and Life Member #2081 In loving memory of, The family of the late, The family of the late, the community, to be buried Friday of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraterni- ty. He promoted economic Miami Times Staff Report development as a member of Miami’s Beacon Council, Cyrus M. Jollivette, known the Greater Miami Chamber as Russ, was born Aug. 5, of Commerce and Enter- 1946, in Christian Memorial prise Florida, Orlando. For Hospital in Miami’s Over- 30 years, he was a member town. of the Higher Education Russ died on April 30, Roundtable, the Lamplight- 2018. He will be interred on ers, and at the University May 11, 2018, in the Jollivette of Miami, a member of Iron family plot at Our Lady of Arrow, Omicron Delta Kap- Mercy Cemetery in Miami. pa, and Phi Alpha Delta Law He was the second of Fraternity. He was elected to SILVIAN LEE CLARKE JAMES MEGELL MOSS three children born to the membership in Sigma Pi Phi EDDIE JONES late Cyrus M. Jollivette Sr., 08/29/1948 - 05/13/2017 Fraternity in 1984 and was sincerely thank you for your would like to express our widely known as Doc, who a member of South Flori- You’re gone forever, and prayers, visits, telephone deep and sincere gratitude founded Liberty City’s Com- da’s Alpha Rho Boulé and calls, condolences, floral for your expressions of munity Drug Store in 1948, Cyrus M. Jollivette Jacksonville’s Gamma Beta we are now apart. I’m filled with pain that arrangements and other acts sympathy during our time of and the late Frances Reeves Boulé with a W.E.B. DuBois of kindness shown during our bereavement of our husband, Jollivette Chambers, young- than 24-year career. Russ Legacy membership. breaks my heart. You used to playfully sneak time of bereavement. father, and grandfather. est daughter of The Miami then served as executive as- Russ is survived by his lov- behind the door. Special thanks to the staff We sincerely appreciate Times founders, the late sistant to the president and ing daughter, Lynn Monique Those lovely eyes I see no and mangement of Paradise your thoughtfulness, your Henry E.S. Reeves and Ra- in several vice-presiden- Jollivette Johns, son-in-law more. Memorial Funeral Home, Rev. many cards, visits during Mr. chel Jane Cooper Reeves, tial roles. Russ retired from Richard Franklin Johns You’re gone, and I terribly Dr. Anthony Reed and the Moss’ illness, your telephone who had emigrated in April the UM in May 2001 as vice and grandchildren Richard miss your voice, Martin Memorial Church fam- calls, delicious meals, floral 1919 to Miami from Nassau, president for Government Franklin II and Lauren Ma- Your laughter that fills the ily, Rev. Dr. Alphonso Jackson arrangements and most of Bahamas. Relations and executive as- rie of Potomac, Maryland. house with noise. Sr. and the Second Baptist all your prayers given before He attended Holy Re- sistant to the president. In addition, he is survived Your absence makes me Church family, Rev. Michael and following the passing of deemer School in Liberty In 2002, he joined to Blue by sisters Regina Jollivette feel so blue. K. Bouie and the Mt. Hermon Mr. Moss. It gave us, his fam- City at its opening in 1952 as Cross and Blue Shield of Frazier and Cleo Leontine My life is empty without Miami Gardens Church ily, a great deal of comfort to one of the school’s first 40 Florida in Jacksonville. Russ Jollivette; brother-in-law you. family, Apostle Mitchell know that you, our family and students. He graduated from served first as group vice Ronald E. Frazier, and neph- Your Loving Wife Jones and First Lady Julia friends were with us every Archbishop Curley High president and then as senior ews Ronald Eugene Frazier Jones of the Annex Baptist step of the way. School in May 1964. Russ vice president and as chair- (Diana Barry Frazier), Rob- Church of Nassau Bahamas, Special thanks to Rev. was among a handful Black man of the Blue Cross and ert Christophe Frazier and Sister Clothie Lockhart, Zion Vincent Brown, Senior Pastor, students to integrate the Blue Shield of Florida Foun- Ronald Eugene Frazier III of GONE Baptist Church of Nassau St. Matthews M.B. Church high school in 1960 and 1961. dation. He retired for a sec- Miami; and niece, Rozalynn Bahamas, neighbors and family, Range Funeral Home, He was awarded a bachelor’s ond time in April 2013, set- Suzanne Frazier of New BUT NOT friends of Buchanan and New Horizons Community degree in art from C.W. Post tling near his grandchildren York, New York. 151 St.(Richmond Heights), Mental Health Program/Dr. College, Brookville, New in North Bethesda, Mary- Other survivors include FORGOTTEN? Miami Killian Class of 1975, Evaline Bestman, Bahamian York, in October 1968 and land. After his second re- 99-year-old uncle Garth C. 1976, 1978, 1981, Baptist American Federation, Inc., Hospital, Vista Team #138, Commissioner Dennis Moss, master’s degree in business tirement, he remained active Reeves Sr., publisher emer- Have you forgotten administration from Long Is- serving as managing director itus of The Miami Times; Miami Dade College Kendall Miami-Dade County, his care Campus, Miami Dade Transit land University, Brookville, of Cyrus M. Jollivette Public cousins Robert Paul Young, so soon about your givers (who kept watchful (Coral Way), United Health eyes and ears day and night), in June 1970. He was award- Affairs LLC representing (Nancy Wilson Young) and departed loved one? Care, MDCPS bus drivers Vitas Healthcare and all of ed a Juris Doctor degree in private and public-sector cli- Henry R. Young of Miami (SW Compound), Jessie Trice you, Prayer Warriors. Much May 1980 from the School of ents as a registered federal and Jeffrey Steven Young, Keep them in your CHS, Miami Gardens Police love and blessings to you. Law at the University of Mi- lobbyist in Washington, D.C. (Olga Nottage Young) of memory with an Department; Jackie and The Moss, Williams and ami in Coral Gables. He had many communi- San Antonio, Texas; and in memoriam or Mike’s Catering. The Family. Hudson Families. Upon graduation from ty affiliations. One of Russ’ Vanessa Jollivette and Re- C.W. Post College, Russ was proudest affiliations was his gina Jollivette and Betty a happy birthday appointed assistant dean of Metro Commission appoint- Jollivette and Frank Joseph remembrances in students for Men’s Residenc- ment from 1973 to 1982 as a Jollivette and Earl Jollivette st es and subsequently director Trustee of the Public Health of Los Angeles, California. our obituary section. Happy 91 of Academic Counseling at Trust of Miami-Dade Coun- Other cousins Traci Young his alma mater. Russ, in Au- ty, where he also served as of New York; April Young gust 1971, became the man- board secretary, vice chair- of Gaithersburg, Maryland; 305-694-6225 birthday aging editor of The Miami man and chairman. Similar- Shannon Young of San An- The Miami Times To a wonderful mom. May Times, a post he held until ly, his 34-year membership tonio; Ashley Young of God continue to bless you. August 1977. In September on Miami’s Orange Bowl Houston; and Bryan Young, From your lovely daughters, 1977, he joined the Univer- Committee was his plea- Kawana Young, Kam’Ron sons, granddaughters, grand- sity of Miami as director of sure. Young, Ka’Ron Young of Mi- sons, great grandchildren, Foundation and Corporate His civic activities were ami. Also, Rachel J. Reeves cousins, nieces and nephews. Relations, beginning a more numerous. and Garth Basil Reeves of

Ella Mae Snow safe,” he said. ly in its sixth year and was ty Commissioner Audrey Escarlin Lopez, a 14-year- first started in Liberty City Edmonson were both at the DUI old student at Miami Edison in 2013 at Miami Northwest- event. Edmonson presented Celebrating Mother’s Day CONTINUED FROM 10D and member of the JROTC ern Senior High School. The Smith with a proclamation. program, helped to volunteer. event gained inspiration Bendross-Mindingall said Once again the Wimberly Street at 3 p.m. Groups per- behind California and Texas. She said the event is import- from a similar mock DUI she attends the mock DUI Sisters and the Dade County forming: the Wimberly Sis- Edlando Eliacin, an 18-year- ant for students. that the city of Miami Beach every year to offer support. Outreach Incorporation will ters, Southernaires and many old senior at iTech, said it “There are many inci- used to organize. Because “Each year that I come, I be celebrating Mother’s Day, more. Come and celebrate was fun to participate in and dents with drunk drivers at of the distance, students get quite emotional because Sunday, May 13 at the Christ with us on this special occa- was very informative for the the moment that are killing from inner-city schools children are lost during this King Church, 2911 NW 207 sion. students. young and old people,” she had to take buses in order time,” she said. “But our “I feel like this really in- said. “This could help [stu- to get there. Smith brought jobs as adults is to make forms students how detri- dents] out so that if they are entities together to bring a sure that we do our due mental it can be to us, es- going to get drunk or any mock DUI to Liberty City. diligence, make sure we Pre-Mother’s Day program pecially showing the car type of intoxication, to not Miami-Dade County Pub- remind them and engage Free pre-mother’s day gos- Featuring The Brooklyn accident, that really showed touch a car, or just order an lic Schools Board Member them and involve them in pel concert at Jordan Grove All-Stars and more. Call A.J. how gruesome and graphic Uber or taxi.” Dorothy Bendross-Mindin- this kind of setting, so they on Saturday, May 12 at 6:30 Manuel Funeral Home, 954- things can be if you don’t stay The Mock DUI is current- gall, and Miami-Dade Coun- don’t forget.” p.m. 920-1313.

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Wright and Young Paradise Range Grace In Memoriam In Memoriam MERVA WOODY, 78, RUBY L. BRIDGEMAN, 81, CYRUS M. JOLLIVETTE, JEAN CLAUDE METELLUS, In loving memory of, In loving memory of, operator, died April 30 71, retired 68, truck driver. Service 12:30 died April 26. at Homestead executive officer p.m., Saturday at Haitian Service 11 a.m., Manor. Service for Florida Blue Evangelical Baptist Church. Saturday at St. 1 p.m., Saturday Cross Blue Mark Missionary in the chapel. Shield, died April Baptist Church. 30. Survivors Happy Birthday include his daughter, Lynn In loving memory of, JERLINE “JERL” RICE- VANESSA REED, 60, Jollivette Johns (Richard); BURNEY, died May 1 at sisters, Regina J. Frazier 68, died May Jackson South (Ronald) and Cleo Jollivette; 1. Jerline is Community uncle, Garth C. Reeves, Sr.; survived by her Hospital. grandchildren; and a host of loving husband Service 11 other relatives and friends. of 42 years, a.m., Saturday Prayer Service 6 p.m., Dave Burney at Community Thursday at St. Rose of Lima IVY BERTINA WHYTE CARL RONALDO PATRICK and two children, Bible Baptist Catholic Church, 415 NE 105 07/01/1925 - 05/11/2014 05/27/1961 - 05/07/2014 Daron and Candace (Carlos); Church. Street; Miami Shores, Florida

11 grandchildren and two great 33138. Service 10 a.m., Friday We thought of you with love It’s been four years and not grandchildren; five sisters, one at the church. brother and a host of nieces and Trinity today, but that is nothing new, a day has gone by that we We thought about you haven’t thought of you. nephews. Celebration of life 11 ZENIA MARSHALL, 55, KAREE ALI NICHOLS, 41, yesterday and days before Your smile and face we see a.m., Friday at St.Mark, 1470 died April 30 cook at various that too no more, but when we think NW 87th St, Miami, FL 33147. at Kindred restaurant, died DORIS E. SMITH Your memory is our keep- of you we see that glow and Hospital of May 4. Survivors “CHICKEN” sake with which we’ll never warmth for every one who GERALD GADSON. Service Hollywood. include his 05/08/1932 - 06/12/1982 part. came in contact with you. 11 a.m., Monday, May 14 at Service 11 mother, Florene God has you in His keeping, You will live in our hearts New Mt. Moriah Missionary a.m., Saturday Nichols; We think of you always, but we have you in our hearts. and we will love you forever. Baptist Church. Mt. Tabor father, Joseph especially today. We love and Children: Marjorie Your mother, Lucille, Missionary Nichols; brother, miss you. Lawrence, Patrick, Pauline, Michael and family. Gregg L. Mason Baptist Church. Apon K. Nichols and Patrick Harry, Jerald, Geraldine, Trevor and Stephen Whyte. Nichols; sister, Jewel Nichols; Deborah, Michelle, grandkids VERNET CHANDLER Grands and great grand- , 90, BRANDON YOUNG, 28, stepmother, Mary Ramson; and the family. PEGUES children; brother, Herman retired educator, died April 30 in aunts, uncles; and other Miller and a myriad of family Miami-Dade Columbus, GA. relatives and friends. Service In Memoriam Card of Thanks and friends County Public Service 10 a.m., 10 a.m., Saturday at Friendship Schools, died Saturday at Missionary Baptist Church. In loving memory of, The family of the late, May 3. Vernet Greater Harvest is survived by Missionary COSONGIE SOLOMON Card of Thanks her brother, Baptist Church. MOORE, 51, The family of the late, Paul; daughter, Vernet; son, accountant Ansil; daughter-in-law, Karen; IV, for Miami- granddaughters: Erica, Alex Range - Coconut Grove Dade County, and Lauren; grandson, Derek; WILFRED FOWLER, 58, died April 23. and a host of nieces, nephews cemetery Survivors and extended family members grounds keeper, include her that she loved dearly. Viewing died April husband, 6-8 p.m., with Rosary at 7 p.m., 29 at home. Algernon J. Moore; daughters, Thursday in the chapel. Service Service 11 a.m., Queen Tiye V. Moore, Queen 11 a.m., Friday at St. Philip Neri Saturday at Dahia S. Moore, Queen Catholic Church, 15700 NW 20 St. Matthews Mattkara N. Moore, and Queen Avenue Rd, Miami Gardens, Community Candace A. Moore; son, FL. Entombment: Our Lady of Baptist Church. Marcus A. Jackson; mother, ELIZABETH AUNDREA LINDA RICE Mercy Cemetery. Genater Solomon; father, THOMAS aka TEESHAWN Willie Patterson; sisters-in-law, 06/16/1972 - 05/09/2013 Royal Richardson Rachel Moore and Joanna gives thanks to God and Five years passed. God OC FORD appreciation to all of the fam- WENDELL BARON Moore; brothers, Preston WAVER D. WEAVER, 85, had a plan. God needed an- ily and friends for all of your WIGGINS, 65, Solomon; and Eric Lewis; and retired private other beautiful angel. So He would like to thank the untiring labor of love far and handyman, a host of host of other relatives duty nursing choosed a lovely, ambitious Greater New Bethel Church near. died April 30 and friends. Services were assistant, died soul as you. family, Lincoln Memorial Special thanks to Day at University of held. May 5 at Jackson Missing you, Liz, with so Cemetery, and friends for Spring M.B. Church family Miami Hospital. Memorial many sweet memories and their acts of kindness. and Pastor M. Roan, Victory Service 11 a.m., Hospital North. Hadley Davis deep love. Forever in our Hadley Davis Funeral Christian Center, O.E.S. Saturday in the Survivors: Miami Gardens hearts. Home went above and Sisters, and Primerica daughters, chapel. beyond call at duty to make KENNETH WITHERSPOON, Mother, Freddie Mae Financial Services. Thank Jeanette, Tricia, Janice, Mattie, sure everything was all right. 62, landscaper, Thomas and family. you for your support and Carlette, Brinda; son, Cordell EDDIE LEE REED, 85, When things were not just died May 2 at kindness during our hour of and sister, Hazel Coney. carpenter, right, they step in and made home. Service bereavement. Service 11 a.m., Saturday at died May 5 at them perfect. For that we say 11 a.m., Satur- In Memoriam May God richly bless all of Greater Fellowship Missionary Hampton Court thank you. day in the chap- you. Baptist Church. Nursing and In loving memory of, Rest in peace OC Ford. el. The Family Rehabilitation Gant and Ford family.

PRESTON GRAVES, 76, Center. Service real estate 1 p.m., Saturday CARMAIL PLEON FRAZIER, investor, died in the chapel. 57, homemaker, May 4 at home. died May 2 at Service 10 a.m., DOROTHY WRIGHT, 92, home. Service The Legacy Continues Saturday Mt. domestic, died 1:30 p.m., Sat- Hermon AME May 4 at home. urday at Bethel Church, Miami Service 10 Apostolic Tem- Gardens. a.m., Friday at Mount Calvary ple. ELISA MIAELLE CANTY Missionary “Lisa”, 14, Baptist Church. JAMES BAKER, 90, trac- fought a tor trailer driver, died May 3 at courageous HARRY NEWBOLD, chemical Jackson Hospi- battle with engineer, died CHARLES HUNTER SR. tal North. Ser- Idiopathic April 27 in 09/11/1949 - 05/11/2017 vice 1 p.m., Sat- Multicentric Pensacola, FL. urday at Holy Castleman Services were Your life was a blessing, Milton A. Hall, I 1937-2018 Temple Mis- Disease and held. your memory a treasure. 1993 “Mortician of the Year” Tony E. Ferguson sionary Baptist transitioned on Thursday, May You are loved beyond Licensed Funeral Director 2003 “Mortician of the Year” Church. 3 at the Anschutz Children’s words and missed beyond Licensed Funeral Director Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. measures. Survivors are: father/mother, Hall Ferguson Hewitt Your loving wife Betty, and Maurice and Diana Watson and your entire family. NAOMI SHARP, 96, dog grandmother, Susie Canty. Our groomer, died April 30. Service beloved, Lisa, will live forever in 11 a.m., Friday at The Church the hearts of numerous family Hadley Davis MLK Happy Birthday of Incarnation. and friends. The viewing 5 p.m.- EDWARD JORDAN, 80, In loving memory of, 9 p.m., Friday at New Seventy- construction ninth Street Word Church, 2275 worker, died May WILLIE SABB, 58, laborer, NW 79 Street. Service 11 a.m., 4 at Memorial died May 2. Arrangements are Saturday at the Church. Regional South. incomplete. Service 2 Milton A. Hall, II Dr. Venita B. Timpson Eric S. George p.m., Saturday Manager Manager A.J. Manuel - FL City at Antioch , died FRANCES HARRIS FREEMAN WADE JENKINS, Missionary For 42 years we have served this community May 2. Memorial 30, security, died April 30. Baptist Church Of Miami (And still servicing) with integrity and compassion. service 11 a.m., Service 11 a.m., Saturday at Gardens. Saturday in the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist “In your time of need call the Funeral Home that cares” chapel. Church. “God cares and we care” Combs - Lake City Morgan-New Port CHRISTINE DIALS COLEY, HALL-FERGUSON-HEWITT Richey, FL restaurant manager, died May ANA ELENA WAYNE, died LASCELLE LEWIS, died 1 at Suwannee Valley Care WILLIE JOHNSON MORTUARY, P.A. April 30. Services were held. April 25 in St. Petersburg FL. Center, Lake City, FL. Service 05/08/1939 - 01/13/2008 1900 Northwest 54th Street, Miami, Fl 33142 Memorial services 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Saturday at Soul’s 305-633-0688 FAX: 305-633-8362 RUPERT NICHOL, died May Saturday at Gospel Arena Harbor Church of God in Christ, Happy 79th Birthday. www.hfhmortuary.com 2. Services were held. International Ministries. Lake City, FL. Love the family.