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He plans to We need a new sheriff in town. ry election; not firing a staff issue that will take dogged Governor/Lieutenant Governor domestic violence should have invest in having a better-trained under federal probe; and her persistence. First Leon, who When Tallahassee Mayor An- a cooling-off period without ac- workforce so that the state can BILL NELSON (Incumbent) husband’s questionable busi- works for logistics company drew Gillum picked Chris King cess to weapons. He wants to diversify the economy with com- U.S. Senator ness practices, you would think United Parcel Service, has for his running mate, he sent ban guns that can shoot “60 panies that pay higher wages. After eight years of the soul- her campaign would be more to convince the other council a message. He told the state bullets in 60 seconds.” Gillum’s agenda is peo- less Rick Scott as governor of humble. For its hubris alone, we members, new and not-so-new, of Florida that he was a pro- If he is elected, he will repeal ple-centric. His holistic ap- Florida, it is easy to recommend support Canova’s bid. that the city isn’t easy to use. gressive who was not going Florida’s contentious stand proach to improving the lives Bill Nelson to keep the job as Then they will collectively have to move away from policies he your ground law. An attorney, of Floridians is why The Miami our Democratic senator for District 27 to identify the area and make believes in just to get moder- Gillum considers it a flawed Times says yes to the Gillum/ one more term – but that’s it. Experience should prevail in the necessary changes. For a ates to vote for him. That’s the law that is creating vigilantes. King Ticket. Twenty years in congressional this district. Donna Shalala has young city like Miami Gardens, strategy the Republicans have As governor, Gillum says he will service is noble and should be the experience to keep a steady being user-friendly will not only used to hoodwink Floridians veto any budget sent to him SEAN SHAW commended. Scott did nothing hand on a district that has vot- gain it loyal, happy residents, for keeping the state read for that raids the Sadowski Afford- Attorney General for working class people as the ed Democratic but has had Re- but it will be more attractive two decades. The ask for your able Housing Trust Fund. He When you read statements head of our state. It should not publican representation. Repub- to investors and those looking vote as moderates and then plans to call a statewide sum- from Sean Shaw in the media, be expected then that he would lican Maria Salazar is charming for a place to live. For wanting make a hard right turn when mit of developers and govern- he sounds just like when a champion our issues in Wash- but she is tricking you. She such a unifying goal, The Mi- they get in office. That has left ment, where they will come up new sheriff rides into town. He ington. Let’s make sure we stop has moved to the middle on is- ami Times wholeheartedly sup- Floridians vulnerable when its with a comprehensive plan to wants respect, and he plans to Scott’s march for the wealthy sues important to you such as ports Leon. comes to health care, hous- solve the housing crisis, includ- get it. Scammers, watch out, and the National Rifle Associa- DACA and immigration, but she ing and the environment. The ing finding ways to incentivize if Shaw gets elected, he said. tion and vote to keep Nelson for will vote with the Republicans JANICE COAKLEY team of Gillum and King want the foreign investors who do Safety in schools is a priority for another term. when the going gets tough. Seat 4 to solve those issues for Florid- not have a skin in the housing Shaw, he says but that seems Shalala is committed to the Janice Coakley wants to use ians. Gillum has been solving crisis game but definitely influ- like a populous topic with not TIM CANOVA community and the Democratic her administrative skills and issues for people of Tallahas- ence it. He likes what the U.S. much details. A priority that U.S. House Party. Let’s see what the poten- experience, as well as involve- see for 15 years and that has Department of Housing and needs attention in this state is District 23 tial of District 27 can really be, ment in mentoring children to prepared him to run the state. Urban Development is doing in stand your ground and its rami- Tim Canova tried to win especially in areas that under help residents in the communi- He understands that whatever terms of creating mixed-income fications as well as law enforce- this seat two years ago, and intense economic and housing ty. Taking an interest in children decisions he makes as gover- communities, but expects local ment who can’t get prosecuted he lost. What is impressive pressures, under a Democratic is always a good sign because nor, they should be in the best government to do a better job for alleged crimes they commit. about Canova is that he never leader. Shalala, use your con- it means a candidate is con- interest of the citizens of the of preventing gentrification and The 40-year-old Democrat is stopped campaigning for the nections in Washington to im- sidering the future benefits, state of Florida. displacement. Tied directly to the son of the late Florida Su- seat. One of Debbie Wasser- prove your district. The Miami not the present. While the city He is a Democrat, and he housing are transportation and preme Court Justice Leander man-Shultz’s team members Times says yes, because we manager administers the city, doesn’t break from the party infrastructure. Without a better Shaw Jr., so he well-connected said the campaign wasn’t inter- know you will. council members need to un- when it comes to gun control. transportation system, compa- in legal circles. We want to say ested in participating in a can- derstand how to read a budget He has sued the National Rifle nies will not relocate to Florida more about Shaw but sever- didate survey. As damaged as REGINALD LEON and how their votes impact the Association and supports uni- because two-hour commutes al phone calls and candidate Wasserman-Shultz is, from the Miami Gardens Seat 2 pocketbooks of their constitu- versal background checks for reduce the quality of life of their questionnaires were sent to leaks that as head of the Dem- Reginald Leon wants Miami ents. Coakley seems anxious gun purchasers, whether they workers. Gillum believes strong- his campaign but were not re- ocratic National Committee, Gardens to be a more us- to show what she knows. Send buy from a store, gun show or ly that education at all levels turned. Still, The Miami Times she supported one candidate er-friendly city. As simple as Coakley to Seat 4. Miami Times’ Voting Ticket . . . U.S. Senator 3 STATE SENATOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BILL NELSON (DEM) *INCUMBENT District 36 3 Statewide Governor 3 DAVID PÉREZ (DEM) 1. Homestead Exemption ANDREW GILLUM / CHRIS KING (DEM) 2. Non-Homestead Exemption District 40 3 3. Gambling 3 Attorney General 3 ANNETTE TADDEO (DEM) *INCUMBENT 4. Rights restoration SEAN SHAW (DEM) 5. Supermajority Vote STATE REPS Chief Financial Officer 3 6.Crime Victims’ Rights 7 JEREMY RING (DEM) District 103 3 CINDY POLO (DEM) 7. First Responders Benefit Commissioner of Agriculture 3 8. Has been struck from the ballot NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED (DEM) District 105 3 9. Environment JAVIER ESTEVEZ (DEM) 10. Local and state Government 3 Justice of the Supreme Court 3 11. Removing outdate Language JUDGE ALAN LAWSON District 108 3 12. Lobbying Ban DOTIE JOSEPH (DEM) 13. Dog racing District Court of Appeal JUDGE KEVIN EMAS District 114 3 COUNTY AMENDMENTS JUDGE IVAN F. FERNANDEZ 3 JAVIER FERNANDEZ (DEM) JUDGE NORMA SHEPARD LINDSEY Clerk of the Court JUDGE ROBERT J. LUCK MIAMI GARDENS Streaming Elections 3 New city Circuit Judge REGINALD LEON 3 Group 14 3 JANICE COAKLEY County Employees RENEE GORDON Petition Process Review 7 KEY TO VOTING Pay for Signatures U.S. REPS District 23 3 3 Yes Miami-Dade Public School Referendum TIM A. CANOVA (NPA) Teach Pay 7

District 25 3 7 No MIAMI MARY BARZEE FLORES (DEM) Strong Mayor 3 District 26 3 Election Day DEBBIE MUCARSEL-POWELL (DEM) River-front Property 7 Soccer stadium District 27 Nov. 6 DONNA SHALALA (DEM) 3 Polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. www.miamidade.gov/elections The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 Obama among Dems making way to Florida Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson get support from senator and others

Miami Times Staff Report County. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. The get-out-the-vote On Monday, U.S. Sen. efforts for the Democrat- Kamala Harris and Eric ic ticket in South Florida H. Holder Jr., former U.S. includes bringing in two attorney general, stumped former attorney generals with Tallahassee Mayor An- and a former United States drew Gillum and First Lady president. R. Jai Gillum at early vot- President Barack Obama ing events in Broward and will join Democratic guber- Miami-Dade. Gillum, Harris natorial candidate Andrew and Holder all emphasized Gillum from noon - 3 p.m. the importance of voting Friday, Nov. 2 at the Ice early and electing Democrats Palace Film Studios, located up and down the ballot. at 1400 N. Miami Ave., in On Sunday, Harris of Cal- Miami. ifornia, joined U.S. Sen. Bill Obama will be a part of a Nelson to visit four predom- get-out-the-vote rally, four inantly Black churches near days before Souls to the Miami. Polls Sunday and the end of Nelson, who is up for early voting in Miami-Dade re-election as a Florida

Miami Times photos/Gregory Reed Andrew Gillum speaks to a crowd full of supporters.

senator, was met with over- Harris, one of the coun- she heard in the Senate was and the right to know who flow crowds at Sweet Home try's fastest rising political one delivered by Nelson. you are voting for and the Missionary Baptist Church, stars, was elected in 2016. In it, Nelson spoke of years right to have the confidence Second Baptist Church, She is only the second Black of voter suppression efforts that that vote is going to be Bethel Church and Covenant woman elected to the U.S. while opposing the nom- counted as you intended." Missionary Baptist Church, Senate. She is the former at- ination of then-Sen. Jeff Harris described Nelson all in South Miami-Dade torney general of California. Sessions to be U.S. attorney as a leader who speaks the County. "It's wonderful to be here general. truth, and urged members of Actress Niecy Nash and this morning, this Sunday "Don't we owe to all our the congregations to vote for director Ava DuVernay morning, and particularly, in children the right to possess those who speak the truth. were scheduled to appear at support of my colleague and themselves if this is to be a "Our vote is our voice," she Miami Soul Cafe in support my friend Bill Nelson," Har- truly free and fair democra- said. "Let's have truth-tellers of Gillum’s bid on Saturday ris told the Second Baptist cy?" Nelson asked. "I believe who will be courageous … ." but a delayed flight caused congregation. that two of the most funda- Polls show the race U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris supported Andrew Gillum and organizers to cancel their She recounted for them mental rights in our democ- between he and Scott is Bill Nelson. appearance. one of the earliest speeches racy are the right to vote razor-close. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 OPA-LOCKA DEBATE FOR MAYOR Candidates pitch platforms during event at Sherbondy Community Center, as flyers, old faces shake up election

NYAMEKYE DANIEL mission, Opa-locka would be [email protected] able to earn more trust from the state and, in turn, more With early voting start money. in full swing, votes are al- Right now, all monetary de- ready piling in for the city of cisions in Opa-locka must be Opa-locka. approved by a governor-is- The residents of the city sued oversight board. will pick a new mayor and Opa-locka also owes mil- three commissioners. This lions of dollars of fees to means only one seat on the vendors such as Miami-Dade dais is occupied. County. Opa-locka mayoral candi- The fix, Riley said, is com- dates were given an hour on pleting the audits, which he Tuesday, Oct. 23 to address said would account for $7 issues affecting their con- million of uncollected funds stituents at the Sherbondy by the city. Pigatt recom- Village Community Center. Matthew Pigatt John Riley Rose Tydus Dorothy "Dottie" Johnson mended completing the five- year financial plan, the state's Vice president of the Mi- said Johnson in her opening assistant city manager, said submitted on-the-spot ques- suggested remedy. While ami-Dade NAACP Brad remarks as she laid out what “time has changed and so has tions for the candidates on Johnson said Opa-locka needs Brown called the debate a his- her first 120 days as mayor technology and people,” but index cards. a special tax district, a grant toric occasion. would look like. he stands "true, tried and de- When it comes to infra- writer and a mid-year re- "… Hear the candidates and Pigatt, a sophomore com- livered." structure, all three candidates view with a line-item budget A historical be able to vote intelligently missioner, promised to "clean "Been there, done that and agreed that money would to earn money and monitor occasion… Hear and think informatively about up the mess" in Opa-locka got it done," said Riley tout- have to be obtained from the spending. the candidates and your decisions," he said. once elected, citing that the ing his experience. He said state, but only after financial The candidates were also be able to vote The mayor of Opa-locka is city has been at its "lowest increasing revenue and resi- audits are up-to-date. asked about the lack of deco- intelligently and recognized as head of the city point in its 92-year history." dent relations will be his top According to Riley, three of rum and professionalism at government for ceremonial The city is dealing with an priorities once elected. the city's audits are current- the commission meetings. It think“ informatively purposes, according to the entangled sewage and water "The customer service is ly delinquent. Both he and has been characterized as a about your city's charter. He or she is the system that has left the res- horrible," Riley said. "We Pigatt blamed the delays on "three-ring circus," according decisions." presiding officer over the city idents with mucky feet and need to change how we make the independent contractors to the pre-submitted ques- commission meetings. high utility bills. In addition, people feel when they come hired to complete the task. tion. Brad Brown Opa-locka's current mayor, the city has had three city to our city hall." Pigatt added that the constant "This is the most toxic and NAACP Myra Taylor is termed out. managers in this year alone Tydus was out of the coun- change in city managers is disrespectful environment Two of the current commis- and a long list of financial try and could not attend the what ultimately affected this that I've ever been in," said Not on the list of topics was sioners, Matthew Pigatt and problems. event. process. Pigatt. "With all new people, federal corruption although a John Riley are running to "This city has become an The candidates were asked Johnson, on the other hand, this circus will stop." reminder of Opa-locka’s dark swap seats with Taylor. For- embarrassment to too many pre-submitted questions said it all falls on the commis- There have been instanc- past stood in clear view. mer longtime commission- of us, but it has to stop," said about governance, financial sion. es of bickering, over-talking ers Rose Tydus and Dorothy Pigatt. "I've watched, listened stability, public safety, in- "The commission is re- and flinging of insults at The event was moderated "Dottie" Johnson are also vy- and reviewed the record. I've frastructure, housing, zon- sponsible for the welfare and the meetings during the by former Miami-Dade Coun- ing to earn the votes for the seen the same issues in the ing and public service. This finances of this community," current administration. ty Commissioner Betty T. Fer- mayor's title. city." gave the mayoral hopefuls a said Johnson. Riley said to eliminate the guson and hosted by the local "I will fight for sidewalks, Riley, who has also previ- chance to prepare 90-second Pigatt said he believes with issues, the city leaders need NAACP branch. lighting, clean, safe shelter," ously served as mayor and responses. The audience also a new set of faces on the com- SEE MAYOR 10A The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

way race, the two Trump sup- but feels she will get votes is not there because she is a A New York Times/Sie- using a complete ground op- porters may split the Republi- from the 138,000 independent pure Trumpite. Yes, she is na poll shows Shalala ahead eration and second, a media SERVICE can vote and hand Shalala the voters in the district as well as Black, but her ideology is that by seven points while a Ma- digital operation. CONTINUED FROM 1A victory. votes from both main parties. of Donald Trump.” son-Dixon poll shows Salazar Washington said their team “My grassroot movement Shalala said she respects The district consists of ahead by two points, accord- will be canvassing, calling occasions,” said Pastor Al- is catching fire,” said Joli, a Joli but does not see her as a 139,000 Republicans and ing to realclearpolitics.com. and texting voters in order to phonso Jackson Sr. of the Sec- former Democrat who said threat to her chances of win- 148,000 registered Democrats Neither poll includes the im- make a personal connection ond Baptist Church in Rich- she sees herself as the post- ning the election. giving the Dems a 6,000-vote pact of Joli as a third-party to people. mond Heights. Jackson says er child for the Walk-Away “Her impact will be as a Re- advantage. candidate. “We are making sure that that Shalala doesn’t come to Movement consisting of for- publican not as a Democrat,” Shalala acknowledged that Shalala’s campaign manag- we get across Donna’s mes- his services to politic; she is mer Democrats. said Shalala. “Her impact is both campaigns are vying for er, William Washington said sage and why she would serve there to worship and com- Currently, Joli only garners not in the African-Ameri- those 138,000 independent he has a two-fold strategy to this community with great mune with the 3, 200 congre- about 10 percent in the polls can community. Her impact voters. give Shalala the win: First, by honor,” Washington said. gants in his church. Jackson has been in the ministry for 35 years and pas- tor of his current church for the past 18 years. He said he is 100 percent in support of Shalala. “I like her involvement with the community. I like her work that she has done as an advocate for children. And the job that she did at the Uni- versity of Miami is phenome- nal,” said Jackson. “I followed her from afar, but I got to know her in the last three years personally,” said Jackson. “And I found out that she is really sincere and genuine and passionate in what she is doing. I think she is going to do well in that po- sition.” Her district is known as one of the wealthiest in South Florida. Bentleys, Jaguars and even the occasional Maserati SUV pass through the tree- lined streets and perfectly manicured lawns. Some parts could be considered the Ro- deo Drive of Florida. But Shalala understands that there are people in her district who face economic and other pressures. “That’s the myth of this dis- trict,” said Shalala. “There are large pockets of poverty. Some of them are immigrant com- munities and some are old Ba- hamian communities. Many of them are being gentrified.” Her district includes Coco- nut Grove, Key Biscayne, Per- rine and some parts of Miami Beach. Shalala pointed out that both attorney general candi- date Sean Shaw and guber- natorial candidate Andrew Gillum won these neighbor- hoods and cities during the primaries. Gillum was raised in Richmond Heights, which is part of her district. The strong Democratic base may be able to pull Shalala into office. Her main opponent is Re- publican Maria Salazar, who has never held public office and is known in the communi- ty as a TV personality. There is also an Independent candi- date named Mayra Joli who is both Black and Hispanic and running in support of the Trump agenda. “Neither of my opponents have ever designed or deliv- ered a program,” Shalala said. Shalala touts her work as secretary of Health and Hu- man Services during the Clin- ton Administration as part of her ability to deliver to the Black community. She said 7 million children nationwide have health insurance as a re- sult of her policies. She has worked to provide low-in- come housing and extend Medicaid to those who can’t afford health benefits. “Gun control is also very important to all the communi- ties, which I would represent,” said Shalala. The 27th Congressional dis- trict is nearly 60 percent His- panic with a diversity of Span- ish-speaking communities from Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba. Ileana Ros-Lehtin- en, who was born in Cuba and represented the district since 1989, was a popular Republi- can politician. “Cuban Dems are going to vote for me,” said Shalala, whose ancestors immigrated to America from Lebanon. “If you look at my votes and the polls, it is very clear that the Hispanic community knows me and supports me. It is a myth that you have to be a Hispanic to win this district.” Both her opponents are long-term Spanish-speaking residents of the district and are strident Trump support- ers. Some political analysts have predicted that in this three- The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar A groups hold up a sign at the intersection of Murray Ave. and Forbes Ave. in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh, during a memorial vigil for the victims of the shoot- ing at the Tree of Life Synagogue where a shooter opened fire, killing multiple people and wounding others, including several officers, Saturday, Oct. 27. Enough is enough: Fed-up Americans crave unity amid violence and rhetoric

CLAIRE GALOFARO and coming ‘The Hun- take,” said Parker as MARGERY A. BECK ger Games,’” Parker, she cast her ballot The Associated Press who considers her- in early voting last self squarely in the week in Louisville, LOUISVILLE, Ky. — She middle of the polit- Kentucky. flipped through television ical divide, told her A member of the channels and radio stations, husband and teen- Broward Coun- scanning from conservative age son over dinner. ty Sheriff’s Office to liberal media, searching As authorities in- bomb squad walks to for any sign that the polarized tercepted more than Grayer the building where nation had finally reached its a dozen pipe bombs U.S. Rep. Debbie tipping point. addressed to President Don- Wasserman Schultz’s office For days, Elisa Karem Park- ald Trump’s most ardent crit- is housed in Sunrise, Florida, er had been seeing updates ics, political scientists and or- U.S. October 24, 2018. Photo in the news: A pipe bomb dinary Americans observed, by Joe Skipper/Reuters sent to liberal political donor again, that rabid partisanship The mail-bomb plot is George Soros. One delivered had devolved to the point of merely the latest in a series to CNN. More to former Pres- acts of violent extremism. of stunning attacks to test ident Barack Obama, Hillary Many wonder whether this how much political animos- Clinton and other prominent latest spasm might be the mo- ity Americans are willing to political figures villainized by ment that the nation collec- accept: the shooting of a Re- those on the right — a bizarre tively considers how poison- publican congressman at a plot unfolding just ahead of ous the political culture has baseball practice , the white the midterm election that will become and decides to turn supremacist rally that turned decide which party controls the other way. deadly in Virginia, the recent Congress. “If this isn’t it, I’d hate ricin scare-letters mailed to “It’s like our country is be- to think about what it will SEE UNITY 9A The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

ies show Republicans and Democrats don’t want to date UNITY one another, don’t want their CONTINUED FROM 8A children to marry one anoth- er and don’t want to live in Trump and other top mem- the same neighborhoods at a bers of his administration. rate unprecedented in mod- W RD BRIAN DENNIS ON THE STREET On Friday, authorities ar- ern America. At the same rested a suspect in the bomb time, politicians began using Rise up, LibertyO Square president probe — a 56-year-old regis- increasingly apocalyptic lan- tered Republican and Trump guage. Willer says those two In April 2016, during a Mi- There's a propaganda war enthusiast who “appears to be forces — the splintering of ami-Dade County Board of that's being carried out against a partisan,” Attorney General society along party lines and County Commissioners meeting, Corner by those who are part of Jeff Sessions said when asked the ascent of vitriolic cam- District 3 Commissioner Audrey the problem and not the solution. about motive. By then, politi- paigning — merged to create Edmonson spoke prophetically It is a sad state of affairs when cians and talking heads had a breeding ground for vio- about all of the problems that the opportunity to do the right AP Photo/ Ellis Rua would take place concerning the thing was presented and they all already backed into the usual lence. Electrician Robert Major works at a construction site Liberty City Rising project and just sat there with their mouths corners: Both parties blamed “It was simmering,” says the redevelopment of Liberty closed – not only knowing that the other, and the president in Coral Gables, Fla. on Oct. 25. The 51-year-old from Parker. “It’s like the gas burn- Square, the place most people they were screwing over Ed- called for unity, then again Fort Lauderdale said he once moved because his land- er was on, then Trump lit the know as the pork ‘n bean proj- mondson with the cat that swal- described liberals and the lord, a liberal acreamed at him for watching conserva- fire.” ects. lowed the canary smile – but The president vaulted media as villains. The hope tive news channels. A few weeks ago, the city of the residents of Liberty Square to political prominence by Parker had that this might be Miami held a zoning hearing as well. If outgoing State Rep. promoting the racist and a turning point faded. sity, but not until the public And we don’t know yet what at Liberty Square. The Miami Roy Hardemon would have And then, on Saturday, news decides it’s had enough and the answer to that will be, false conspiracy theory that zoning hearing was actually for been using his voice concerning broke of a mass shooting at a stops rewarding politicians because while a majority of Obama was not born in the Related Urban Development to the residents before and during Pittsburgh synagogue, an at- who use incendiary language Americans are fed up with United States, launched his make the buildings in Liberty his tenure as our state repre- tack likely to cause ugly parti- and demonize the other side. the extremity of our politi- presidential campaign by Square go up as high as eight sentative, his so-called good san debates over gun control, It’s impossible to guess, he cal divisions, it does feel like calling Mexicans rapists and stories, which is higher than intentions couldn't and wouldn't hate speech and more. notes, how much damage will we’re stuck here,” Willer says. murderers, and routinely de- what was previously proposed. be questioned – especially af- The volatile tribalism now be done in the meantime. “It will get worse before it scribes his enemies, including The meeting had many residents ter the statement that he made so ingrained in American life “That is the question of our gets better.” the intended recipients of the confused because they thought during the State of Black Miami will eventually right itself, time: Are we going to choose Animosity between parties pipe bombs, as “evil,” “dan- that they were at a meeting con- by calling us all "cockroaches" says Robb Willer, a sociology to continue the war, or are has been growing for decades gerous,” “the enemy of the cerning Section 8 vouchers. not realizing that he might be the professor at Stanford Univer- we going to choose peace? now, to the point that stud- American people.” What many of the residents biggest roach. of Liberty Square don't know is But for him to question Corner that there's an intentional cam- who was his campaign treasur- paign of misleading information er, knowing that she was kept that is being created, so that out of loop and in the dark about there will be so much confusion a lot of things that went on as a by those who are spreading this board member under the previ- misinformation that the residents ous president, is just downright of Liberty Square will begin to shameful. Talk about someone question if the president of Lib- professing to be a friend but in- erty Square, Crystal Corner, is stead is a backstabber, smiling misleading them into taking Sec- in your face. What Corner should tion 8 vouchers. see in him now is, with a friend It is really appalling to see like this, she doesn't need ene- those who are appearing as if mies. they are concerned about the What Corner needs to do now residents of Liberty Square, but is let her voice be heard by sit- knew exactly what was going on ting down with her board and during the time Related Urban having a closed-door meeting and Atlantic Pacific were bidding with the residents of the Liberty on the project, and did nothing. Square and formulate a plan of They couldn’t do anything be- action and do what the former cause they had close ties to president didn't do, and that is the former president of Liberty to show the residents that she Square, Sara Smith, and her cares about them and their chil- partner-in-crime, the late Eric dren. Rise up, Liberty Square Thompson. president The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 MAYOR CONTINUED FROM 5A STREET to "put the city first" and not themselves. "It takes serious people to handle serious problems," COMPILED BYTalk KISHANDA BURNS, [email protected] said Riley, in his closing remarks. "Yes, there have been some problems in the How do you feel about Black men being a past, and there will be some problems in the future." The priority provider in a household? commissioner said he vows to continue to find fixes. Johnson, in the end, urged the audience to help her re- write the history of Opa-loc- ka. "We need to get our office together," she said. However, among the crowd of more than four dozen spectators was a fa- miliar face to the dais – one VIVIAN HOWARD, 37 RONALD BAKER, 54 Luis Santiago. Brownsville LORENZO NELSON, 52 Miami Santiago, a former Miami Opa-locka commissioner I don’t agree with it. A woman I wouldn’t mind my woman is one of seven who have should be able to help out Take a look at Barack and pocketing her money. The pleaded guilty to charges her man and build him up to Michelle Obama. Barack way how I was raised by my stemming from a FBI cor- be a provider. She should would not be who he is with- pop, a man is suppose to ruption probe that started in not want to see him work out Michelle and Michelle is be a provider. Dinner would 2016. As of Wednesday, Oct. alone while he’s struggling to a representation of him. not be eaten unless the man 31 the former city official will make ends meet. Black men comes home because that’s call a federal prison cell his cannot do it on their own. who is out doing all of the home for the next two and a Flyers circulating in Opa-locka concern candidates work. It’s in the Bible that half years. Santiago pleaded before election. a man is suppose to be a guilty to bribery charges in provider. January 2017 after officials Sandra Espinal as commis- “I received this slate enti- said he bullied business sioners. tled ‘Miami-Dade County Of- owners out of thousands Pigatt said he is con- ficial Slate Card,” wrote John- of dollars in exchange for cerned about Santiago’s en- son in a chain text. “The slate zoning approval, licenses dorsement of candidates in approved by Willis Howard, and dismissal of code vio- the election. Campaign Consultant with lations. “Seeing this, makes it un- tights [sic] to several can- Even though, Santiago derstandable how ‘buddy didates on the slate …They will not be in Opa-locka for buddy’ they were during appears to be desperation so KENNETH NATHANIEL, 55 most of the new mayor’s the debate,” said Pigatt, who sad.” ERIC GRIFFIN, 50 Miami Gardens term, he has taken great said he feels like a target. The slate selects Pigatt as Brownsville interest in the elections, ac- According to campaign the Opa-locka mayor. John- I agree that is a Black man’s MR. LEE, 67 cording to a flyer with San- financial records for Riley, son said the mailer is mis- I’m a provider and my wife job to take care of his house. Miami Gardens tiago’s name and address the candidate paid $300 to leading because of the use of stays at home, so I’m all Now, if his woman decides that was handed out to ear- Santiago the day before the the word “official.” for it. In this era, though, to work, then he should I believed in it back in the ly voters. debate. The report does not Another slate passed out to it teaches women to be let his woman pocket her day, but in this era, I don’t One one side of the fly- specify the purpose or the residents titled “Ballot Guide dependable amongst them- money just for emergencies believe in it anymore. Ev- er titled, “Opa-locka Quick intent of the payment. 2018,” choses both Riley and selves. The Bible teaches because you never know erything should be 50/50 in Pick,” there is an election Pigatt is not the only can- Johnson as mayor, but only us not to depend on anyone. what could happen between a relationship. If you look at slate that selects Riley as didate who is concerned one person can take up the Most women feel like they’re them, especially if they have today, you'll see why it’s not mayor and Chris Davis, about flyers being distribut- seat when the ballots are self-sufficient. kids. the same as back then. Audrey Dominguez and ed to residents. cast next week. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 Race issues big part of governor's race Candidates spar and the violence of his DNA,” said Alan Willams, During campaigning last former state rep from Tampa, week in Miami, Gillum sur- NEWS BRIEFS last week shows huge intolerance adding that he was proud of rogate Congressman John COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT. Gillum. “Gillum has the tem- Lewis of Georgia asked stu- CAROLYN GUNISS Oct. 24, the day of the sched- perament, the compassion dents at Miami Dade College Officer killed in borhoods after 17 people were killed in February, [email protected] uled, second debate. That and the fortitude to be the to dial back the rhetoric. line of duty day, more than 12 pipe bombs next governor of Florida.” “We live in one house, Officer William Dunnom but one community as- The issue of race opened were delivered allegedly by Race was also a factor in the American house and Jr., assigned to the Hos- sociation wanted them up Florida’s gubernatorial Cesar Sayoc — who has ties the first debate, when Gillum we must all learn to live to- pital Services Unit of the down. Donna Ali, whose challenge. And race is what to South Florida, to promi- confronted DeSantis about gether as brother and sister,” Miami-Dade Corrections daughter is a student at may seal the deal on who nent Democrats — including his earlier “monkey it up” Lewis said. and Rehabilitation De- Marjory Stoneman Doug- gets a pass to move into the two former presidents. And comment. Lewis gave the students a partment, died last Thurs- las, said her homeowners' Governor’s Mansion. on Saturday, while a Jewish “The congressman let us charge: “And send this young day. Officer Dunnom was association at Parkland After Tallahassee Mayor congregation in Pittsburgh know exactly where he was brother, send this young killed in a traffic accident Golf & Country Club had Andrew Gillum pulled off a worshipped, alleged gunman going to take this race the leader to the governor’s of- on the way to work on asked for the removal of come-from-behind victory Robert Bowers entered and day after he won the nomina- fice. Lewis then turned to the morning of Oct. 25 a memorial. Board mem- to become the Democrat- shot to death 11 people and tion,” he said. “The ‘monkey Gillum and said, “You will after suffering a possible bers recently sent a news ic nominee, his Republican wounded six, leading Gillum up’ comment said it all. He be a governor for all people,” medical emergency. Flor- release to Local 10 News, opponent made a racist dog to tell DeSantis, “I was born has only continued through as if it were a challenge and ida Highway Patrol and stating the signs will now whistle, on Fox News the next Black; I have been Black all the course of his campaign a reminder. Miami-Dade Police De- be allowed to stay up until day. my life, I will continue to be to draw all the attention he Gillum said on Showtime’s partment are handling the the permanent memorial “The last thing we need to Black and I am going to die can to the color of my skin. The Circus on Sunday that he case. has been completed. The do is to monkey this up by Black.” The truth is that I am Black. isn’t playing the race card, memorial is expected to trying to embrace a socialist DeSantis would lose his cool I have been Black all my life. but added, “If I am playing Miami-Dade police be completed by February. agenda …,” former U.S. Rep. Oct. 24 during the second de- So far as I know, I will die the race hard, they dealt that officer sentenced to Ron DeSantis said. bate between he and Gillum. Black.” hand.” probation 3 Miami police The statement was im- When moderator Todd Mc- A Miami-Dade police of- officers face federal mediately disavowed by the Dermott asked DeSantis why ficer was sentenced to a drug charges station and Republicans and he accepted $20,000 from year of probation Thurs- Three Miami police offi- Democrats alike. The DeSan- Republican Steven Alembik, day, Oct. 25, months after cers appeared in federal tis camp denied he was try- who has called former Presi- he was captured on sur- court Wednesday, Oct. 24 ing to recruit racists to attack dent Barack Obama a “MUS- veillance video beating his shackled by their hands Gillum but racist robocalls LIM N*GGER,” in a tweet, ac- teenage daughter at her and feet. Schonton Harris, began shortly after. cording to Politico, DeSantis school. Rosario appeared Kelvin Harris and James DeSantis’ campaign became visibly agitated. in court in August, where Archibald are charged spokesman Stephen Lawson “How the hell am I sup- prosecutor Laura Adams with conspiring to possess called the accusation of rac- posed to know every single said the victim felt her fa- cocaine with the intent to ism “absurd.” statement somebody makes?” ther hadn't accepted re- distribute and carrying a “Ron DeSantis was obvi- DeSantis shouted in Bailey sponsibility for what he did firearm during and in re- ously talking about Florida Hall at Broward College in and wanted to move for- lation to a drug trafficking not making the wrong deci- Davie. “I am not going to bow ward with a trial. She also crime. According to a crim- sion to embrace the socialist down to the altar of political claimed her father had inal affidavit, Schonton policies that Andrew Gillum correctness.” been abusive in the past. Harris, a 20-year veteran espouses,” Lawson said. “To Gillum responded coolly Rosario was suspended of the police force, agreed characterize it as anything to DeSantis’ outburst: “My from the police depart- to accept cash payments else is absurd.” grandmother used to say, ‘A ment after his arrest. A Mi- in exchange for protect- But race became a theme hit dog will holler, and it hol- ami-Dade police spokes- ing the activities of drug throughout the contest be- lered through this room.” man said he is currently traffickers and money tween the two candidates, Gillum would come close on restricted duty. launderers. The affidavit reflecting a national tone of to calling DeSantis a racist: said she recruited Kelvin intolerance between Ameri- "I’m not calling Mr. DeSantis 'Parkland Strong' signs Harris and Archibald to cans with ideological and ob- a racist. I’m simply saying the can stay, community participate in the scheme. vious differences such as skin racists believe he’s a racist.” association says The FBI said Schonton color and place of origin. The After the debate, Gillum’s Memorials grew out- Harris was paid a total of bitter battle between Gillum surrogates spoke of his tem- side Marjory Stoneman $17,000, while Kelvin Har- and DeSantis was overshad- perament and his display of Douglas High School and ris earned $10,000 and Ar- owed last week when intol- knowledge about the issues. throughout nearby neigh- chibald made $6,500. erance manifested itself on “He has public service in The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

torney general.” ernor – not just because of increasing the minimum wage voting because nothing really For those who are incarcer- his politics and his race – but to $15 per hour. changes. But then a student STAKE ated, as well as the effect of the because of how his opponent “I can’t really take care of shows them the video on her stand your ground law, two behaves and how DeSantis them at all,” said Joseph about cellphone. CONTINUED FROM 1A cases came to mind: Trayvon represents the Trump agenda,” his responsibilities to his fam- “Each of us has a moral re- is at stake in this election just Martin and Markeis McGlock- This is definitely an said Hobbs. ily. sponsibility – if we are of voting like a lot is at stake in any elec- ton. The shootings of Martin in election of historic She expressed regret with “I’m trying to make it, but age and if we are registered to tion. But I will say that in Flor- 2012 and McGlockton this year nature when it not being able to vote in her it ain’t working. With $15 an participate. I come here to urge ignited debates and national birth state for Gillum and hour I could pay for some of every person to go the polls and ida, what makes this election comes to Black unique, is that we have the first protests against a law that al- Amendment Four. the money for my kids to go to vote,” says Martin Luther King Black gubernatorial nominee lows someone to use deadly people.” Hobbs said there was a con- college,” said Joseph. “What Jr. as a lead-in for the video. running. Andrew Gillum is run- force if they feel threatened, “ certed effort by whites to un- we are making now can’t even And then the kids begin their ning for office as a viable can- sometimes with no conse- Jean-Bart dermine the 15th Amendment, pay your rent.” song. didate.” quence. which gave Black men the right Joseph is so deeply commit- “You better vote, because our Gillum is the first Black gu- “There are an awful lot of is- vative judges who will tend to to vote in 1870. Certain crimes ted to this issue that he active- vote matters,” are only some bernatorial nominee in the sues which will be determined crush our civil rights or An- were punishable by the loss ly protests in front of different of words in a song written by history of the state of Florida. by this election,” said Brad- drew Gillum who will appoint of voting rights. “When we McDonald’s with other mem- Thomas Demerritte of the Ad- Abrams would be the first Black, ford Brown who serves as vice three progressive judges,” said talk about this law, it is really bers of Fight for 15. mit Program. The program female governor of Georgia. It’s president of the Miami-Dade Brown. a holdover from this blatant- “This [election] is about provides music intervention the first time in history that Branch of NAACP and has Brown also sees the taking of ly discriminatory practice,” putting someone into govern- projects for youth in the com- three Black people are seeking been active in the civil rights the Senate from the Republi- Hobbs said. “That type of law ment or Congress just like us. munity. governorships at the same time. struggle since the early 1960s. cans as crucial so they will not is a holdover from the days of Ordinary people like us. It will “On August 28, 1963, Dr. “This is definitely an election “To me, the most import- continue to reshape the federal Reconstruction,” said Hobbs. guarantee unionizing and help King gave his ‘I Have a Dream’ of historic nature when it comes ant things are the judges,” said judiciary. She had a simple message for a lot of urban communities, speech, tweeted to Black people.” Brown. “Senator Nelson’s re-elec- her fellow Floridians. especially like mine in Little Gillum before the primary. Jean-Bart also weighed in on Brown is concerned that tion is absolutely critical,” said “Our civil rights have risen Haiti.” “On August 28, 2008, President the historical significance of the three Supreme Court justices in Brown. “They [Senate Demo- or fallen based on our voting Students at Miami North- Obama accepted his nomina- attorney general race as well. the state of Florida face manda- crats] can’t afford to lose any- rights. When we vote we have western Senior High School tion for President. On August “Having a Black attorney gen- tory retirement next year. And body.” had increased protections. If understand the importance of 28, 2018, I’m going to win the eral would have an impact on the next governor will appoint Tameka Hobbs is a native not, we see a decline. So vote,” voting. They produced and pub- Democratic primary for Gover- stand your ground. That is defi- their replacements. Floridian and African Studies Hobbs said. lished a video encouraging all nor of Florida.” nitely going to be an interesting “Those three judges will de- history professor at Valdosta Dadly Joseph is a 38-year-old people to vote on youtube.com Gillum won the Democratic race to watch,” said Jean-Bart. termine the shape of the court State University in Georgia. activist with Fight for 15 who entitled, “Our vote matters.” primary, his first step to mak- “The dynamics would shift for decades,” said Brown. “It is very important to vote believes that his fate and the The video begins with two ing his pronouncement ring should Sean Shaw be elected at- “We could have very conser- for Andrew Gillum for gov- security of his family is tied to students saying they are not true.

position, in the entire state of Shaw has know Gillum for Florida, to ensure equal jus- more than 15 years, since Gil- ASSET tice, rights and opportunities,” lum served as city commis- he said. sioner for Tallahassee before CONTINUED FROM 1A Throughout the campaign becoming mayor. court systems and eventu- trail, Shaw has spoken of his “We are friends. We know ally serve at the Florida Su- plans regarding criminal re- each other in a personal level,” preme Court for more than 20 form in the state. High on his he said of their relationship. years. He became the Supreme priority list is a need for com- “Andrew is not only charis- Court’s first Black chief justice monsense gun safety laws, matic but he is very talented in 1990 and served in that role which include universal back- in the policy making and poli- until 1992. ground checks and the ban- cy enforcing side of public ser- “His dad’s mentoring, guid- ning of assault weapons, like vice,” Shaw explained. ance and the wisdom he has in- the one Parkland mass murder- The Shaw campaign is fight- stilled in him will be a positive er, Nikolas Cruz, used to kill ing for issues that have always asset,” Smith said. However, more than 15 students and staff been historically important, Shaw’s job duties will be dif- at Marjory Stoneman Doug- said Michael Starr Hopkins, ferent from his father’s, Smith las High School in February. the campaign’s communica- said. The Supreme Court jus- He also plans to repeal Flori- tion director. “What is also tice is a neutral, detached mag- da’s “stand your ground” law, historic are our ideas,” Hop- istrate, explained the law pro- which, on the surface, gives kins said, “like making sure fessor. As an attorney general, people the ability to use dead- people are treated equally and Shaw will be “people’s lawyer ly force if they feel threatened fairly. We are fighting for crim- for the state of Florida. [An or endangered. The law has inal justice and voter rights.” attorney general who] is pas- been criticized for dispropor- Hopkins stressed the impor- sionate, purposely and pow- tionately hurting Black people tance for voters to go out and erfully enforcing the laws to and minorities and shielding vote. “People need to be re- ensure that people are treated white people from arrest and minded that history is on the fairly and the laws are faithful- legal repercussions. In 2012, line.” ly followed,” Smith said. “He is George Zimmerman claimed Smith echoed Hopkins’ sen- uniquely qualified to serve that he was standing his ground timents. He believes that local position and he is clearly the when he stalked and eventu- voters should deem the attor- most-qualified of the two can- ally killed Sanford Black teen ney general race as import- didates.” Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman ant as the governor races and Shaw will face Republican was charged with murder, but other local issues. “Justice, Ashley Moody from Tampa was acquitted of charges at tri- fairness and equal rights is come Nov. 6. Moody is a for- al using a self-defense claim. always a local issue,” he said, mer judge and prosecutor. “We need to make sure peo- explaining that the attorney Shaw, who represents Dis- ple are protected,” Shaw said general deals with issues that trict 61 in the Tampa area, can about his criminal reform affect the lives of “each and potentially become the state’s plans. every person” in the state. top law enforcement officer Shaw is also advocating for Following his father’s foot- and the defender of the rule leniency when it comes to steps, Shaw knew he want- of law. Shaw’s campaigning incarceration of nonviolent ed to be involved in the law efforts have placed a strong offenders. Often people, espe- profession. “It certainly made focus on accountability and in- cially minorities, get in trou- me want to be a lawyer,” he tegrity. ble for a small possession of said of his father’s career. But “I made it clear that I intend marijuana, for example, and Shaw wanted to be more in- to hold everyone accountable,” suffer from extensive sentenc- volved in the policy making Shaw told the Miami Times, ing and expensive legal repre- and enforcing spectrum of the “no matter who they are, where sentation. Shaw believes that profession. “I wanted to be they are, or how big they are.” such sentencing is a misuse of involved in making the laws,” He wants voters to know taxpayers’ dollars and creates Shaw said. that they can trust him in rep- unfair punishment for low-in- Shaw believes that public resenting their interests fairly come families. “There is a lot service is what ultimately mo- and will defend their constitu- of ways that we can do crimi- tivates him the most. tional rights. “This is going to nal justice reform in a way that “I think it is the most noble be the most-aggressive attor- is not radical,” Shaw said. He profession there is. It is the ney general office in the coun- also has been an advocate for way that you can give back try.” the mental health component to your community,” he said. The attorney general po- of legal reform, explaining that “The way I am trying to han- sition can make sure Florida most people need treatment dle my political career is what law is enforced equally for instead of extensive jail sen- is the most good I can do for all state residents, explained tences. “We lock up a lot of the people,” he explained. “… Smith. “The attorney general people that do not need to be what do the people want me is the person who is in the best locked up.” to do, and let me try to do it.” The Miami Times 13 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Photos courtesy of L.E.A.D. Nation Youth learn to lead at L.E.A.D More than 1,000 students attended fidence, persistence, goal setting. the sixth South Florida Youth Summit g Workshops topics included mon- weekend, held Oct. 18-20. Presented ey, leadership, physical and mental by L.E.A.D Nation in partnership with health and entrepreneurship. the Knight Foundation, the summit The summit kicked off Thursday, impacted students from across Oct. 18, with Cocktails & Conversa- Miami-Dade and Broward counties tions between Grammy award-winning representing schools lsuch as The artist, speaker and activist David SEED School, Miami Norland and Banner and political strategist and Miramar High women’s rights activist Jasmen Rog- Youth learned the value of self-con- ers-Shaw. The Miami Times 14 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 The Miami Times 1 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 Finance Technology

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he Florida Association of Women Lawyers provided programming to ad- dress business development for women, parental leave, confidence and intersectionality at its annual summit in Atlantic Beach. Programming on business development recognized that women are not equitably repre- sentedT in partnership within law firms and that clients with a dedication to gender equality can change that by intentionally sending business to women lawyers.

. . . not only be the The women lawyers, about 3,500 strong, summit culminated in a dinner celebrating and Rosemary Barkett best lawyer or judge promote gender equality in the legal profession drawing attention to women on the Supreme you can be, but and the community at large. It held its annual Court of Florida. In the court’s 170 plus year devote time to causes summit on Oct. 12. history, only three women have ever served: you are passionate “about.” The panelists discussing parental leave Justices Rosemary Barkett, Barbara J. Pariente shared their experiences in preparing for leave, and Peggy A. Quince. seeking continuance of trial, and returning from In the past 20 years, seven justices have leave, acknowledging that poor parental leave been appointed — all of them men. The women support is a likely factor in the failure to retain lawyers have a goal of maintaining or increasing women attorneys. the number of women on the court. Justices Melanie Griffin, founder of Spread Your Sun- Pariente and Quince left attendees with their Barbara J. Pariente shine, spoke about letting go of perfectionism top 10 pieces of advice for women lawyers in and lifting other women up through mentoring. Florida, including “not only be the best lawyer The featured luncheon on intersectionality or judge you can be, but devote time to causes involved a discussion of the experience of you are passionate about.” women of color in the legal profession and the The Florida Association of Women Lawyers unique challenges these women face. Panelists President Jenny Shoaf Richardson concluded by recommended steps anyone can take to in- saying, “our battle is not one that can be won crease their recognition of implicit biases relat- overnight, or even this year, and we simply must ed to the intersection of gender and race. The remain vigilant.” Peggy A. Quince Fans bombard NBC to bring back Tamron Hall Supporters want her back after the Texas. Can’t wait for the new the process. show next year.” “I thought you were awe- network fires Megyn Kelly In 2017 Hall inked a talk show some,” one person wrote. development deal with Har- “Prince wrote your theme mu- Defender News Service flagship “Today” show after Kel- vey Weinstein’s The Weinstein sic, and yet Becky Kelly gets to ly was hired. Company. But once the former make $20 million for spouting Megyn Kelly’s firing at NBC Kelly’s show eventually re- Hollywood producer was ac- BS. Best to you.” has fans calling for Tamron placed Hall’s time slot on the cused of sexual assault and rape, “Still missing you. Please Hall’s return. Kelly came un- morning program. Fans tagged there was a lot of uncertainty. come back to NBC,” another der fire for vehemently defend- Hall and flooded NBC with Last month, however, after person commented. ing people who wore blackface their request. signing a new deal with ABC “Anyone know what @tam- on Halloween. The backlash “I hear there is probably a 9 Owned Television Stations ronhall is doing right now?” an- was swift. Kelly was blasted by a.m. slot opening soon. Please Group, Hall had a new show other person asked, only to get a fans and her former colleagues come back,” someone wrote af- in the works, and she shared a response from Hall herself. for her “racist” remarks. Even ter news of the firing surfaced. preview of it from her studio in “I do, I do,” Hall wrote back. though she apologized for the “Miss you on ‘Today’ show, Harlem, New York. “See my pinned tweet about my comments, the damage was Tamron. The day you left was The new deal with ABC will syndicated talk show. Oh, and done and the anchor was let go. my last day watching it,” a sec- likely mean the 48-year-old raising money for @SafeHo- Fans quickly suggested Hall to ond person admitted. won’t be going back to NBC or rizon Tamron. Oh, and taping be Kelly’s replacement. If you “When NBC went low, Tam- the ‘Today’ show anytime soon, Season 6 of #deadlinecrime and recall, Hall left her longtime ron went high,” wrote a third. but people continued to share oh, livin’ my best life. I hope position at the network and its “Keep doing us proud down in Tamron Hall their hope and blast Kelly in that’s enough.” The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Photos courtesy of OLCDC Pop-up market and bazaar to get spicy Arab Emirates and Greece. “With over 14 herbs and spic- the business. Miami’s entrepreneurs, farmers to He is a growing part of the es in each bottle, you would He said he is determined to participate in event this Saturday American food scene. have to use a whole cabinet carry on her legacy of entrepre- Lorren worked behind the full of spices to get the flavor neurship and grit. Miami Times Staff Report p.m. on Nov. 3. scenes at the Food Network of just one bottle of Keith Lor- Other vendors at the bazaar Lorren is the maker of the Studios in Manhattan, New ren spice mix,” Lorren said. “I include Miss Florida’s cakes The Opa-locka Community Spice King Collection, what he With over 14 herbs and York, developing recipes for promise you, ‘Just one gets the and Danny Smith’s popsicles. Development Corp.’s Business describes as luxury and gour- spices in each bottle, some of their shows. He has job done!’ My spices are low The bazaar is small business Fund will host a Small Business met. He obtained his culinary you would have to use a shared his expertise on such in sodium, all natural, packed bazaar is only one of the Busi- Bazaar at Country Corner, fea- education by traveling inter- whole cabinet full of spic- programs NBC’s “Today Show,” with Omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids, ness Funds’ initiatives. The turing local farmers and busi- Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery over 72 trace essential minerals fund is hosting a Google class to nationally and working and es to get the flavor of just nesses. managing various restaurants. Games” and Travel Channel’s and are made with an ancient help entrepreneurs market their Along with the fresh fruits He studied culinary arts at the one bottle of Keith Lorren “Park Secrets.” guarded trade secret unlike any business for the holiday season and vegetables, clothing, jew- Culinary Institute of America in “spice mix.” Attendees to the bazaar can other.” and it has partnered with the elry, eyewear, soaps, handmade Hyde Park, New York. He has a try Lorren’s spices at Coun- Country Corners, the venue American Express annual Small goods and prepared foods, Business Administration degree Keith Lorren try Corner, which is locat- for the bazaar, is a multi-gen- Business Saturday initiative, shoppers can learn how to cook. from Nova Southeastern Uni- ed at 15060 NW 22nd Ave., in erational family-based business which is traditionally held the Opa-locka native Chef Keith versity in Davie. Opa-locka. that was started by June John- Saturday after Black Friday, Lorren, affectionately known as He attributes the quality of his Lorren said what makes his son in the early ’80s when she this year Nov. 24, to encourage “The King of Spice” will give a spices to techniques he learned spice collection unique is that set up shop with five bunches small business patronage. live cooking class at the bazaar, during his travels to countries he packs a lot of flavor in each of collard greens for sale. To- For more information, visit which will open from 10 a.m. - 4 such as China, Japan, the United bottle. day her son, James Dixon runs www.olcdc.org/bazaar. Obamacare coverage for next year appears stable Open health insurance enrollment for 2019 to kick off this week RON HURTIBISE federal law still requires the The Sun Sentinel government to heavily subsi- dize premiums and health-care As the sixth Affordable Care costs for low-income enrollees. Act open enrollment period “In 2017, insurers started re- approaches its Nov. 1 kickoff, bounding in their financial per- the long-term prognosis is as formance,” said Cynthia Cox, a cloudy as ever, for reasons health insurance policy expert bound up in partisan politics for the nonprofit Kaiser Family and the insurance marketplace. Foundation. “But even in the But the short-term diagno- last year or so, we’ve seen in- sis is stable. Health insurance surers on average have become coverage will be available for quite profitable in this market. 2019 that complies with all of Average growth margins per the mandates enacted under enrollee have increased sharp- then-President Barack Obama ly, and the share of premiums in 2010. that insurers are paying out in Three insurers are offering the form of medical claims is plans in Palm Beach, Broward dropping.” and Miami-Dade counties: In Florida, roughly 1.72 mil- Market leader Florida Blue, lion people enrolled in an ACA with a range of plans from plan for 2018 — nearly as many budget-priced HMO plans to as the 1.76 million the previous benefits-packed preferred pro- year, despite President Don- Patrick Sison / AP vider plans (PPO); plus two ald Trump’s administration Open Enrollment for individual health insurance coverage runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. Picking a plan can ini- so-called “narrow network” cutting open enrollment from insurers — Molina Healthcare three months to six weeks. Of tially involve several trips to websites like healthcare.gov just to understand the options. Shoppers who want and Ambetter from Sunshine Florida’s enrollees, 92 percent to stick with the same plan must scrutinize it for changes. Health — that offer lower pre- qualified for subsidies that re- miums to enrollees willing to duced what would have been are at capacity or that they enrollees have skyrocketed in younger enrollees to drop out tions. While the resulting plans live with a smaller selection of a $595 monthly premium to an were listed among a networks’ recent years, their participa- of the pool by eliminating the might cost less than plans that doctors. average of $70. providers by mistake, Eserman tion in ACA-compliant health federal tax penalty for going must cover preexisting condi- Known as Obamacare, the Costs won’t change much said. plans decreased from 6.4 mil- without health insurance. tions, a switch to them by too ACA has hung in there even for those enrollees, including “A lot of the networks listed lion in 2015 to 3.9 million in Meanwhile, the Trump ad- many healthy ACA enrollees though many were preparing about 762,000 from South Flor- on the computer are wrong,” 2018, according to Kaiser data. ministration has been follow- could destabilize the ACA pool to give it up for dead after the ida, in 2019. he said. “One or two of every Those younger, healthier en- ing through on its promise to by making compliant plans too 2016 presidential election. Too often, doctors who are 10 doctors listed in a network rollees are relied upon to fund reduce health insurance costs expensive, prompting more A big reason: Insurers listed as “in-network” on these are either not in that network medical care costs of older, by loosening regulations on people to pull out of the ACA are making money off their plans are telling prospective or not accepting new patients.” sicker members. But last year, short-term health plans that market and hasten the death Obamacare plans, because patients that their patient loads And costs for non-subsidized Congress made it easier for don’t cover preexisting condi- spiral. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 Avoid this big career mistake Five reasons not having a mentor could be costing you some money

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JENNIFER JOLLY USA Today

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF pple’s latest mobile software, iOS 12, tightens up security and privacy own built-in Safari browser STRONGER PASSCODES issues on iPhones. comes packed with new fea- Apple didn’t change the To get the most out of the updates though, you might have to tweak a tures in iOS 12 to help keep default lock screen from a setting or two. your browsing habits more four-digit code to six-digit one private. Here’s how to take full advantage of the latest bug fixes and make sure just to mess with you. The Safari now protects against longer your device passcode you’reA keeping your device as safe as you can from hackers and prying eyes. cookies that track you across is, the harder it is to hack. the internet, following you Hackers often use software from site to site and poten- to cycle through every pos- adds an extra layer of securi- transfer data. In the past, SIGNIFICANT LOCATIONS: tially revealing your browsing sible passcode combination ty to all your logins by asking when you connected your ON/OFF? habits to companies trying to — known as a brute-force new devices to confirm that phone into a computer, it Your iPhone tracks every- learn more about you. attack — and since a four-dig- they’re legit. After you log in asked for verification to keep where you go so it can make Social widgets on websites it passcode has just 10,000 to an app or site with two-fac- you safe, but there were still location-based features in — like Facebook logins for possible combinations, it tor enabled you’ll get a text tools that hackers could use apps like Maps, Photos and comment sections — can doesn’t take long for a com- message to your phone num- to get around that. Siri work smoothly. Your sniff out what you’re doing puter to break right in! ber with a verification code, After seven days without phone encrypts the informa- even if you don’t interact with You can make passcodes ensuring you’re the only one being unlocked, iOS 11 tion so nobody should be them. Now, Apple blocks all as long as you want, and who can access the account. would finally lock down the able to see it but you, but it’s of those by default and even you can set it to use num- Go to Settings > Password charging port to prevent any pretty creepy the first time masks your phone’s unique bers and letters or numbers & Security and then tap Turn attempts at breaching its se- you see it, especially if you identity so that advertisers only. I prefer numerical only on Two-Factor Authentication. curity. iOS 12 shortens that don’t realize that it’s tracking don’t flood you with targeted because then I don’t have Once you do this, your phone time window in a big way. you in such a way. It’s entirely ads. to mess with the keyboard, guides you through the rest Now, it locks down iPhone’s up to you whether you want but go with whatever works of the setup process. charging port into power-only to turn it off, or you can clear ENABLE AUTO UPDATES for you. Just know that if mode after just one hour your saved locations any Keep your phone in au- you’re still using 111111 or TURN ON USB- after you last unlocked it. time. to-update mode. Apple isn’t 123456 — you’re begging to RESTRICTED MODE TO To set this correctly, head Head into Settings > Priva- perfect and every now and get hacked. MAKE YOUR PHONE into Settings > Face ID (or cy > Location > System Ser- again, a privacy or security Go to Settings > Touch ID EVEN HARDER TO HACK Touch ID) & Passcode and vices and then tap Significant bug slips through the cracks. & Passcode and enter your One of the most significant then go all the way to the Locations. Here you can see Apple is among the best at current passcode. Then, go to security changes in iOS 12 bottom of the list. There the locations that your iPhone patching these holes quick- Change Passcode and, from is that Apple made it much you’ll see a toggle for USB thinks are most important to ly, and if your phone is in the Passcode Options and harder for iPhone thieves or Accessories. Make sure keep track of and toggle the auto-update mode, you’ll get set a Custom Numeric Code. privacy-snooping meddlers to this button is OFF (gray, not feature on or off. those patches as soon as sniff your phone for informa- green). This simple step they’re released. USE AUTOMATED tion about you. should prevent any USB USE SAFARI To enable automatic TWO-FACTOR When you plug your phone devices from trying to break There are approximately a updates, head to Settings > AUTHENTICATION into a USB device it can do into your phone after just million web browser options General > Software Update Two-factor authentication two things: get charged and one hour of being locked. in the App Store, but Apple’s and make sure it’s set to ON. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

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Consumers with less- than-stellar or borderline credit scores may soon have a new option to help . . . it looks like this them qualify for loans and credit cards. product does not use Fair Isaac Corporation, merchant identity creator of the widely used FICO credit score, said information and there it would test a new score is real control. that considers a borrow- “ er’s bank account balances People manage their and cash management be- havior as a supplement to money in all sorts of a traditional credit score. weird ways. We’re The new score, UltraF- ico, will be tested early not sure what the next year with Experian, assumptions will be.” one of the three big credit reporting bureaus, and offered as an option to consumers whose tradi- tional credit score alone would not qualify them for a loan. People who already Photo via Pixaby have strong credit scores New credit score can help young people and those building credit. shouldn’t need to consid- er UltraFico. “It would below a lender’s score cut- account profile, Ms. Tay- Katherine Lucas McKay, respond to a request for most likely be used as a off for a given loan. People lor-Shoff said. Details like a program manager with comment. second chance,” said Sally who will benefit the most whom you write checks to the Aspen Institute who Here are some questions Taylor-Shoff, scores vice are those new to credit — aren’t shared. is focusing on consumer and answers about credit president at FICO. say, young people with a One reason for a pilot is debt, raised the issue of scores: Credit scores are limited credit history — or to gauge the “willingness how the new scoring mod- How much of a boost three-digit numbers that those who hit a financial of consumers to share el will interpret the added can my credit score get lenders use to evaluate pothole and are rebuilding financial data” in exchange bank account data. from UltraFico? a borrower’s ability to their credit. for a higher score, FICO “People manage their Some borrowers may see repay a loan. The higher Lenders must obtain a said. money in all sorts of weird an increase of 20 points the score, the less risk the borrower’s permission to Some financial com- ways,” she said. “We’re not or more, Ms. Taylor-Shoff lender faces. Basic FICO collect information about panies are already using sure what the assumptions said, depending on the scores range from 300 to their cash management underwriting systems that will be.” details of their financial 850, with 700 and above habits and create an Ul- factor in deposit account The move by FICO profile. considered good. The av- traFico score, Ms. Tay- information. A start-up comes as lenders are seek- How can I improve my erage FICO score has been lor-Shoff said. called Petal, for instance, ing new customers and as traditional credit score? rising in recent years and Applicants with at least a supplements traditional new financial technology Credit experts suggest stands at 704. $400 average bank account credit scores with an analy- companies are offering paying your bills on time Traditional credit scores balance, and no history of sis of a potential custom- alternative ways of assess- each month, keeping your are based mainly on a bor- negative balances, are most er’s bank account when ing consumer creditwor- credit card balances below rower’s history of repaying likely to benefit. The new evaluating credit card thiness. the card’s maximum and mortgages, loans and cred- score takes into account applications. “This is all about giving limiting the number of new it card balances. Lenders factors like how long ac- Chi Chi Wu, a lawyer banks a bigger pond to fish accounts you open. and card companies report counts have been open, the with the National Con- in for customers,” Matt What lenders and payments to the big credit frequency of activity and sumer Law Center, said Schulz, chief industry ana- institutions are using bureaus — Experian, Equi- evidence of saving. bank account transaction lyst at CompareCards.com, UltraFico? fax and TransUnion. The FICO and Experian are data “definitely has a lot of said in a statement on the FICO identified Pentagon bureaus then use formulas working with the technol- promise” as an alternative scoring option. Federal Credit Union, one from FICO, or other mod- ogy company Finicity to scoring method, so long as It’s not clear if the other of the largest credit unions, els, to distill a consumer’s digitally gather borrower consumers have true con- two credit bureaus will as an institution interested credit file into a score. bank account information. trol over whether to share eventually offer UltraFI- in participating in its Ul- The new option, FICO Companies have used information and what level CO along with Experian. traFico test, but declined said, will be most help- such technology for years of detail is shared. TransUnion said in an to name others. PenFed, ful for customers who to aggregate bank account “Right now,” she said, emailed statement that it through a spokeswoman, have scores from the data for online budgeting “it looks like this product “applauds all efforts that said it is too “early” to upper 500s to the low tools, like Mint.com, she does not use merchant promote financial inclusion comment. FICO expects to 600s — sometimes called said. Lenders get a summa- identity information and and expand economic op- make the new score wide- “subprime” — or fall just ry of the applicant’s bank there is real control.” portunity.” Equifax didn’t ly available next summer. Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 6 THE MIAMI TIMES | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

“Last Man Standing” by Addonis Parker is the center of OneUnited Bank’s “Take a Knee” campaign.

PRNewsfoto/OneUnited Bank OneUnited unveils‘Take A Knee’ Campaign OneUnited Bank unveils quartered in Miami, Florida, the constitution and laws of Standing’ and support the Black-owned institution inspired by Last Man Standing and the BMe has satellite offices in the United States. Since its ACLU and BMe Community #TakeAKnee Campaign to Akron, Baltimore, Detroit, founding in 1920, the non- as we continue to support the NFL player protests, activism take the #BankBlack and Louisville, Philadelphia, and profit, nonpartisan ACLU has #BankBlack and #BuyBlack Miami Times Staff Report al anthem. The Take A Knee #BuyBlack Movement to the Pittsburgh. It has earned 67 grown from a roomful of civil Movement and advocate for Campaign is a nod to the na- next level. The Bank will do- prestigious awards for inno- liberties activists to an orga- social justice,” says Teri Wil- In an unprecedented move, tional #TakeAKnee movement nate to the American Civil vation, storytelling and social nization of over 1.84 million liams, president and COO of OneUnited Bank, the larg- started by Colin Kaepernick Liberties Union or ACLU and impact. members, with offices in al- OneUnited Bank. est Black owned bank in and followed by over 180 foot- to BMe Community, in honor The bank will also extend most every state. The ACLU OneUnited Bank will make America, unveils the “Take A ball players including Caro- of Leon Ford, a BMe Commu- an invitation to all OneUnited fights to end mass incarcera- a $25,000 minimum contribu- Knee” Campaign with a stun- lina Panthers’ Eric Reid and nity Genius who is a survivor Bank customers to become a tion, obtain voting rights for tion to each organization. For ning masterpiece, Last Man Miami Dolphins’ Kenny Stills of police brutality, for each member of the ACLU and do- returning citizens and reform more information on how to Standing, by international- in which they refused to stand new customer that opens a nate to BMe Community. the criminal justice system participate in the Take a Knee ly acclaimed artist Addonis during the national anthem checking account between The ACLU works daily in and other social justice issues. Campaign visit www.oneunit- Parker. The protest art evokes and instead took a knee in si- Oct. 25, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2018. courts, legislatures and com- “Throughout history, art ed.com/takeaknee. the importance and burden lent protest of police shoot- BMe Community is a net- munities to defend and pre- has been used to raise aware- OneUnited Bank is a Minori- of activism in America, fea- ings of unarmed Black people work of innovators, leaders, serve the individual rights ness about social issues and ty Depository Institution and a turing three football players and the need for criminal jus- and champions who invest in and liberties guaranteed to affect positive change. We are Community Development Fi- kneeling during the nation- tice reform. aspiring communities. Head- all people in this country by honored to unveil ‘Last Man nancial Institution.

16” tour. to give you everything we got. Haslem, known for his de- Heat Nation, we thank you.” ZIEGLER fense, has yet to confirm that The fans with a right-back- this is indeed his last season. at-ya, cheered and gave Wade He jokingly called this his a standing ovation upon his REPORT “last stance” as he stood above entering the game midway JENNY ZIEGLER, [email protected] the rim with his arms crossed through the first quarter. at media day. The future hall of famer did Wade and Haslem show These two home-town he- not disappoint. roes represent the “culture” Wade came off the bench that the Miami HEAT boasts and posted a team-high 21 how to be true brothers about. points off nine-for-15 shoot- In an emotional moment ing, grabbed three rebounds, The players are brothers both on in front of a sold-out home dished off three assists, and crowd, standing side-by-side, blocked two shots. the court and in their daily lives the brothers took to the mic to The Charlotte Hornets how- address the fans. ever played the spoilers on Am I my brother’s keeper? They’ve remained friends “Heat Nation, what’s up?” this magical and emotional You bet they are. throughout. said Wade before the Heat night, when they handed the Guarding each other’s back. They’ve gone through the tip-offed on Saturday night Miami Heat a heartbreaking Back in 2003 both Dwya- good times (three NBA Cham- against the Charlotte Hornets. home-opening loss 113-112. ne Wade and Udonis Haslem pionships) and the bad times “On behalf of our teammates Just a few games in, I can joined the Miami Heat family – together (dismal seasons not Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem and on behalf of this amazing already tell that this season is Wade via the draft and Haslem even making the playoffs). organization, my brother and going to be an emotional roll- via free agency. Well, here it is 2018 and the The three-time NBA But on Saturday, Oct. 21, the I want to thank each and ev- er coaster – win or lose – filled They are the longest-tenured two are virtually inseparable. champs opened a restaurant duo stepped onto the floor ery last one of you guys. We with firsts, lasts and lots of players on the Heat’s roster. Brothers from differentcalled 800 degrees Woodfire of AmericanAirlines Arena want to thank our season tick- trips down memory lane. And after 13 ½ seasons to- mothers; they share an un- Kitchen in Aventura. Now for their final Miami Heat et holders. We want to thank Trying to stay in the mo- gether on the Miami Heat’s breakable bond. they are bringing the “heat” home-opener together as our fans everywhere for your ment and appreciating every roster, they’ve become best They do everything together. both on the court and in the teammates. unwavering support.” moment, will be the daunting friends, family, brothers. They play professional bas- kitchen. They could very well be Haslem echoed those senti- task. And though Wade took a lit- ketball together, they go on They formulated a joint retiring together in their 16th ments saying, “We thank you Both Wade and Haslem have tle time away exploring other vacations together and earli- company called Forty-Three— season in the league. guys for the love and support. meant so much to this team, families, he realized there’s no er this month they even went named after their respective Wade has called this season We appreciate you guys. We this organization, this city, the place like home and he’s back. into business together. jersey numbers. his “last dance.” His “sweet are going out here to play hard fans and to the community. Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

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Seeing an opportunity for freedom in the chaos of war between the Spanish and British in the 17th century, a group of slaves on the island Authentic jerk needs of Jamaica found refuge in the to be done outside. mountains. You need wood. The Maroons, as they were You need smoke – later dubbed, adopted the a fireplace, coal, survival techniques of the smoke with heat. It indigenous people of the land, needs to be a slow the Tainos to remain out of “ captivity. process, so flavors One of those techniques can be absorbed.” was the preserving of meat with salt and peppers called Hugh "Chef Irie" Sinclair jerk. "As to what they were used to back in Africa, I am sure there were similar process- es, but all in all, I think they blended together what was there already and what they brought with them ..." said Hugh "Chef Irie" Sinclair, culinary ambassador for the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival. SEE JERK 6C Jerk seasoning can also be used on vegetables and other foods. Various local artists win big at The Ellies Artists and teachers receive close hoods. Through documentary film and a transmedia web- to $500,000 to bring ideas to life site, the project aims to inves- tigate and preserve the neigh- Miami Times Staff Report mission at The Bass on Miami borhood’s cultural legacy. Beach. April Dobbins: For “AL- Art installations that ex- Marcus Blake will oversee ABAMALAND” is a fea- plore gentrification, the Mid- the painting and erecting of ture-length documentary dle Passage and preserve slabs of concrete from the that is an ongoing exploration pieces of Liberty Square were demolition of the Liberty of Black land ownership in awarded last Wednesday at Square housing complex in the rural South. The film ex- The Ellies, Miami’s visual arts open spaces around Liber- amines three Black women’s awards. ty City. The community will relationships to their family’s Artist Edouard Duval-Car- have the opportunity to en- 688-acre Alabama farm – a rie was recognized as one of ter these lots, walk around, place that has long provided Miami’s eminent artists at a and enjoy these eye-catching them with solace, free from special reception of The El- structures. the discrimination and limita- lies, which was created to cel- Additional recipients in- tions they face in the outside ebrate and elevate the careers clude: world. of Miami artists. Woosler Delisfort: For Adler Guerrier: To create Duval-Carrie is one of “This is Little Haiti,” a mul- a film that will depict spac- 44 artists who will share timedia exploration of the es identified with immigrant groups, and explore how peo- $500,000 as part of The El- people, history and culture of More than 200 artists and art lovers gathered to celebrate The Ellies, Miami’s lies, which was presented by Little Haiti, which is both the ple shape them culturally and ArtCenter/South Florida. The cultural capital of the Haitian visual arts awards, including award recipients (from left) Marcus Blake, Michelle politically. This examination Haiti-born Duval-Carrie will diaspora and one of Miami’s Lisa Polissaint and GeoVanna Gonzalez, pictured with ArtCenter’s VP for Program- will offer images of grace and receive $75,000 and a com- fastest gentrifying neighbor- ming Esther Park. SEE ARTISTS 6C The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

THE SOCIAL WHIRL VENNDA-REI GIBSON | [email protected] What a busy month this Indeed, it was a Tiger-iffic October 2018 has been Day with a very passionate with a focus on so many team of Tigers who relevant themes. The coming interacted with a myriad elections next Tuesday have of future collegians. This focused on how vital it is and mission was made possible will be to vote. It is indeed by Dr. Susie Robinson, an important election for Marilyn Bellamy, Marsha America. Johnson House and There have been George Storr who was celebrations and events photographer for the event. led by organizations that William Aristide, principal, give service locally and was on hand to express his nationally. Congratulations pride and appreciation for to the Biscayne Bay Chapter the efforts of all recruiters of the Links, Inc. on a very from the numerous schools successful 2018 ‘Splendor represented. on the Bay Masquerade In last week’s column, we Day Party’ held at Jungle spoke of “Stepping for a BCU Hall of Fame 2018 Elestine Allen, John Osborne Island. Congratulations to Purpose” Step Show as a part and Carol Weaterington. the ‘Sheroes’ who were of Greeks Giving Glory at recognized and honored Antioch Missionary Baptist conjunction with the Hall of along with his 1998 MEAC for their service under the Church. The start of ‘steppin’ Fame Induction Celebration football championship team theme ‘Unmasking Purpose, goes back to Africa, where and the Hall of Fame Game, and presented a check of Passion, and Persistence’: the African Gumboot Dance Oct. 19-20. $5,000 toward the Dr. Mary The Honorable Carrie performed by dancers in Honorees included two McLeod Bethune statue in P. Meek; Leigh Ann boots is said to be one of Dr. Susie Robinson and BTW principal Wallace Aristide Miami natives: John “J. O” Washington D.C. Buchanan; and Valencia the biggest influences on Osborne (football), an All- In attendance to support Gunder. ‘steppin’. One shared ritual cohesiveness of the Black over the introduction of the SIAC performer in 1973-1974 them were Bethune- Booker T. Washington over which there is little fraternal community. The cane to the Black fraternal and All-American in 1973. Cookman Miami-Dade Senior High in Historic debate is the syncopated, practice’s origins are also tradition.” Osborne was one of the most Alumni members and John Overtown was the site percussive rhythms that African, and can boast The Bethune Cookman dynamic returners in Wildcat Osborne’s classmates, Rosa for a college fair on Oct. emerge from the marriage roots in the call-and- University Athletic Hall of history. After a pro career Osborne (wife) and family, 23. Among colleges and of precise and stylized response tradition as well Fame was created to preserve with the Jacksonville Sharks Elestine Mckinney Allen, recruiters represented movements of the body, as in games played by the historical contributions of of the World Football League Carolyn Weatherington, were: Miami-Dade; D.A. which captures the audio Congo children and in the teams, individuals, traditions he became a legendary Calvin Jackson (Hall of Dorsey Technical College; and visual imaginations of gumboot dancers of South and accomplishments of the high school football coach Famer 2016) and friends. West Point Florida National observers. This art is dubbed African mines. Historians department of intercollegiate in South Florida where he “I was beaten, my skull Guard; Lindsey Hopkins stepping. “Frequently of Phi Beta Sigma contend athletics at Bethune coached at Miami Central, fractured, and I was arrested Technical College; Florida coupled with songs, chants, that its member Kwame Cookman University while Miami Norland, and Miami more than 40 times so each Atlantic University; Saint and verbal calls,” Carol D. Nkrumah, first prime and paying honor to generations Jackson High Schools. and every one of us can Thomas University; Branch describes stepping later president of Ghana, of student-athletes, Larry Little (coach) register to vote. Do your part.” Johnson and Wales; as “a vibrant performance introduced the heavy West coaches, administration Bethune Cookman Hall of Representative John Lewis FAMU; Miami International that has been shaped by African influence on Black and humanitarians who had Famer 2000, a member of Please each of you to take University of Art and Design; the experiences of Blacks, Greek Letter Organization significant impact on success the Miami Dolphins 1972 and make the time to vote in Barry University; Florida yet continues to evolve. (BGLO) stepping as well as of the institution. Super Bowl team, perfect these midterm elections as Memorial University and Generally performed in the cane, although certainly Thirteen great Wildcats season, and a graduate of the we march on and Live, Pray, always on the college scene: groups, stepping helps the men of Kappa Alpha Psi made up this year’s class. Booker T. Washington class Love, Dance, Sing and Laugh Tennessee State University. maintain the social would invite a healthy debate This class was honored in of 1963. He was honored in the Whirl. Blessings. Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Mountain gorilla in Uganda in its natural habitat.

GONE GORILLA TREKKING Exploring Uganda’s wildlife with G Adventures

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ungry for adventure? As I discovered, going gorilla trekking in East Africa is the perfect way to satisfy your appetite. G Adventures is a leading travel company that offers small-group adven- Hture tours around the world, and I’m honored to be one of their brand ambassadors this year. G Adventures is a leading travel mountain gorillas in their natural and be accompanied by a guide. advice for how to best enjoy the company that offers small-group habitat. As the name hints, this is This allows the local economy experience. adventure tours around the world, done by “trekking” or “tracking” to flourish and deters poaching, After that, our G Adventures and I’m honored to be one of their the creatures on foot: it’s essen- which has been a big problem in group was split into two and re- brand ambassadors this year. tially a hike through the rainforest the past. distributed amongst the other The tour I was on allowed me to visit mountain gorillas in the How a gorilla trekking ex- tourists who were at the park for to gain insight into Ugandan and wild. Because of cursion in Uganda’s Bwindi gorilla trekking that day. In all, Rwandan culture, eat loads of The experience is a particularly development and Impenetrable Forest National there were eight to nine groups tasty local food, and observe first- special one since mountain goril- Park works: comprised of seven to 10 people. hand the flor and fauna the re- las, the largest primate on earth, deforestation, Our day started before sunrise The number of tourists permitted gion is famous for, something for are extremely rare. With fewer mountain gorillas with breakfast, and then a pickup to visit the park each day is strict- which I’m super grateful. How- than 800 left, the species is en- are only found in from our lodge. Our G Adventures ly regulated. ever, I’d be lying if I told you that dangered, and great conservation three countries in group members (nine of us in to- Each group was accompanied coming face to face with a silver- efforts are made to keep the re- the world: Uganda, tal) were driven by 4×4 to Bwin- by its own tour guide, porters (you back mountain gorilla wasn’t an maining population intact. “Rwanda, and the di Impenetrable Forest National can pay them to carry your bag absolute highlight of the trip! Because of development and Park, where we were deposited during the trek), and a couple of Democratic Republic What is gorilla trekking ex- deforestation, mountain gorillas at the Visitor Center. We were professional trackers who not actly? are only found in three countries of Congo.” then seated and asked to listen only have intimate knowledge of Also known as gorilla tracking in the world: Uganda, Rwanda, to a presentation from one of the the gorillas’ location, but are also (some purists will argue there’s and the Democratic Republic of head guides, who explained how armed and equipped to protect the a slight difference), the practice Congo. To see the gorillas tour- the day would go. He also went group should anything go awry. is a way for tourists to observe ists must pay for a (pricy!) permit over some ground rules and gave SEE GORILLA 6C

Oneika Raymond with her travel group.

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BOOK REVIEW Tina Turner tells all you’ve wanted to know, her way tag along and that was where ing for things to get better, pain as Tina also tells about Love, loss, triumph and gratefulness she met Ike Turner, a woman- until one hot July night, she illness, family, personal losses are all weaved into her life’s story izer who ignored Anna Mae fought back, and she ran… and missed opportunities. until he heard her sing. Not Admittedly, a story you But wait: this isn’t a poor- TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Anna Mae Bullock was born long afterward, he started (sort-of) already know makes me tale. Though Turner [email protected] in November 1939, on a farm paying her to be onstage and up the bulk of this book. If writes (with Deborah Davis near a tiny Tennessee town. they became friends. He was you’ve come to it for the and Dominik Wichmann) Just wait. Those are two Hers was a difficult childhood. “ugly,” she was “skinny and all promise of the title, you’ll about challenges, gratefulness words that are impossible to Her mother, who mostly re- voice,” but they were a team read about “My Love Story” in beams between sentences. hear, especially if you have big jected Anna Mae, was tired until they started sleeping to- the first 18 pages. So why pick So do words of inspiration, plans. Hold on, don’t veer off- of her marriage and aban- gether. She became pregnant; it up, then? so-whatever humor and that course; work the plan, hard as doned it when Anna Mae was they got married-not-married, Wait. There are a few rock- wonderful romance. it may be. Just wait. As in “My 11 years old. Two years later, and the fighting began. your-world moments inside Wait. That love story you’re Love Story” by Tina Turner, Anna Mae’s father abandoned Ike seemed to feel as though author Tina Turner’s memoir, promised? It’s a perfect bow good things really do come to the family, too, so Anna Mae he owned Tina; for sure, he things she says she’s never ad- atop a not-anywhere-near those who do. moved to St. Louis to live with owned her name, since he’d mitted before, memories she’d perfect life, and for readers If you’ve come to this book her estranged mother. registered it as a trademark. rather not revisit, nuggets that who want a memoir with solely because of the name of She took one important My voice was my gift and I He told her what to do and were rumors ‘til now. These a minimum of gratuitous the author, you probably don’t thing with her. knew how to use it.” where to be, didn’t trust her, come wrapped in steely puls- name-dropping, but heavy on need to be told about her ear- “Even as a little girl,” says Because her sister was old beat her, slept with other es of determination and pow- sassitude and triumph, “My ly adult life. Even so, it bears Turner, “I knew I could sing… enough to go to St. Louis women and didn’t bother to er, all saucy and flippant but Love Story” tells it right. repeating. I was born with that talent. clubs, Anna Mae managed to hide it. She endured it, wait- studded with soft notes of So why wait? ‘The Wiz’ was beginning of a shift in Black culture Music, actors, and story made big performing it in high school or “The Wiz,” however, missed it as a saccharine im- ey Ken Harper, inspired by seeing a touring troupe tack- weaved together gospel, itation of its stage predeces- the dominance of the Motown impression on African-Americans le it, but the film is the most blues, soul and R&B — genres sor), but that didn’t matter to sound, imagined a take of accessible entry into the all- that are unequivocally Black audience members who were Baum’s epic fantasy that dis- GERRICK D. KENNEDY by Quincy Jones, a cast that Black retelling of “The Wiz- creations — and were narra- seeing themselves reflected tilled the tale through a Black The Network Journal included Diana Ross, Michael ard of Oz.” Many of us recall tives of the Black experience, on screen in ways they hadn’t lens. Jackson, Lena Horne, Nipsey watching it with family during an especially bold move given before. He got the backing of Fox Decades after its original Russell, Mabel King and Rich- the holidays, huddled around Hollywood’s monochromatic — in exchange for first op- release, four to be exact, no ard Pryor and an aesthetic the TV and singing the tunes. palette. HOW IT ALL STARTED tion for film rights, publishing film has uniquely defined firmly rooted in Black culture. What was revolutionary It bombed upon its release To understand its power, rights and album rights — and on Oct. 24, 1978 (it cost more let’s rewind to 1972. It was in 1974 “The Wiz: The Super than it earned, and critics dis- then that New York disc jock- SEE THE WIZ 6C

Photo via The Network Journal Cast members of The Wiz: Nipsey Russell, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson

Black culture and shaped the For a generation of Black about it, first in the original framework of a musical genre Americans, this was the first Broadway production and quite like “The Wiz.” time they saw people who then amplified by Jones’ work An adaptation of the spoke, sung and moved the on the splashy film version, groundbreaking Broadway way they did in a Broadway was its songbook. musical — itself a retelling production and, later, a big- “Grease” had arrived to big of L. Frank Baum’s classic screen musical, and it has be- screens months earlier, as 1900 children’s fantasy “The come a kind of rite of passage did “Thank God It’s Friday” Wonderful Wizard of Oz” that for the Black community. (which, like “The Wiz,” was became the beloved Judy Gar- Everyone remembers their a Motown production), but land movie — the Sidney Lu- first time experiencing “The both pulled from the world met-directed film had a rap- Wiz.” If it’s the stage produc- of disco and were tailored to- turous soundtrack produced tion, that likely came from ward white audiences. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

is a segment of the project Symone Titania: For BlackFlorida, the ongoing “NOTES TO MY YOUNGER ARTISTS photographic archive of Black SELF/Women’s Photo Docu- CONTINUED FROM 1C rural and urban spaces of mentary exhibit,” which cap- Florida tures the diverse images and dignity to counter the domi- Onajide Shabake: For “Alu- personal handwritten narra- nant framing that depicts im- sogbe,” a project examining tives of bold and innovative migrant spaces as dirty and Colonial era and contempo- women of Miami-Dade Coun- dangerous. rary ethnobotany as material ty. Both the images and narra- Michelle Lisa Polissaint: for understanding the mi- tives highlight the journey of For “Moonshine Moanin,” grations of both humans and being a woman, and are craft- an exploration of the artist's plants during the Atlantic Co- ed to provide practical advice queer identity as it relates to lonial slave era. It will culmi- to young, emerging women being raised in the South. The nate with a public exhibition leaders in Miami-Dade. work will consist of public of photographs, works on pa- Juana Valdes: For “Rest performances inviting view- per, film and an artist’s book. Ashore,” a multichannel in- ers to watch the artist per- Troy Simmons: To cele- stallation that re-examines form the personas of female brate Miami’s unique neigh- the experience of migration Black queer jazz singers from borhoods, many of which are and how it relates to the cur- the 1920s and ‘30s such as Ma being gentrified, by salvaging rent global refugee crisis. Us- Rainey and Bessie Smith, who sections of buildings slated ing the Cuban balsero crisis spoke openly and unapologet- for demolition and trans- as a starting point, the exhibi- ically about their queerness forming them into pieces of tion examines how these cri- in their work. Credit: World Red Eye art. He hopes his work, which ses are documented in mass Johanne Rahaman: For Edouard Duval-Carrie receives the Michael Richard Award, from Dennis Scholl, blurs the lines between paint- media, while creating a new “Water Rights,” an installa- CEO and President of ArtCenter/South Florida. ing, wall relief and sculptural visual vernacular honoring tion that examines the Afri- installation, will give future those who died at sea. can Diaspora’s relationship Passage, through segrega- bodies are policed at beaches drinking water is still not de- inhabitants of the neighbor- The list of all winners is to water, from the Middle tion, to the present, as Black and swimming pools, and safe mocratized. The exhibition hood a glimpse into its past. available at TheEllies.org.

IF YOU GO: JERK What: Grace Jamaican CONTINUED FROM 1C Jerk Festival When: Nov. 11, 2018 This Veteran's Day week- Where: Markham Park, end, South Floridians will get a chance to indulge in the Af- 16001 W. State Rd. 84, ro-Caribbean essences at the Sunrise 17th annual Grace Jamaican Cost: $30- $150 Jerk Festival at Markham For information: www. Park in Sunrise. JerkFestival.com According to "Jerk from Ja- maica: Barbecue Caribbean Style" by Helen Willinsky, soak in the jerk seasoning for after days of marinating, at least four days. the Maroons would prepare Bignall's great-great-grand- their meat of choice – wild father was part of the group boar– then place the meat of the first "jerk men" who in a hole in the ground lined brought the technique from Guests can visit a museum of jerk at the festival with hot stones. The boar the Blue Mountains down to Nov. 11. cooks in its own juices. the residents in Boston Bay, Nowadays, authentic jerk Portland, Jamaica. even jerk ice cream. Yes, jerk ideas at the Publix Culinary pork, chicken and seafood "His grandson still has ice cream. Pavilion where celebrities are prepared on pimento or the shop in Portland today," Although it may sound a bit like Local 10 news anchor, sweet wood with added spic- said Elcock. Each year for peculiar to an untrained cook Todd Tongen; NBC 6 anchor, es of pimento, cinnamon, the festival, Elcock, Bignall to mix meat seasoning with a Roxy Vargas; WSVN 7 news Scotch bonnet, thyme, scal- and other descendants of the sweet, creamy dairy product, anchor, Donovan Campbell; lion, garlic and sometimes, original jerk man joined to- Sinclair said it is not a stretch. and Miss Universe Jamaica, ginger. It is often served with gether to serve the inherited The chef first explained that Emily Maddison will com- festival (a harder version of jerk recipe to thousands of the dessert should be looked pete for bragging rights. a hushpuppy) or hard dough patrons. at as jerk-flavored ice cream More than 25 food ven- bread. The only difference is the instead of jerk ice cream. dors will be onsite serving Even with the evolution lack of pimento wood, which As a celebrity chef who prepared versions of the of technology, the Maroons' is not available in the United owns a catering company delicacy. After feasting, pa- technique of open fire re- States. with the slogan, "Food on trons can dance off the cal- The Jerk Festival displays a variety of foods. mains. But according to Elcock, Fyah," Sinclair said he often ories with a concert featur- "Authentic jerk needs to substitutes like sweet wood meat, or poking it with holes time progressed especial- mixes sweet notes with spicy ing some of the Caribbean's be done outside. You need and coals can still produce to the skin so that the flavor ly serving customers in the and savory. greatest acts. On stage will wood. You need smoke – a the authentic flavor, as long of the spices could penetrate U.S., we had to turn down Festivalgoers can learn the be reggae legends Freddie fireplace, coal, smoke with as it remains on an open fire. it. The word "jook" in Ja- the heat," said Elcock. "Some history of jerk at the culinary McGregor and Marcia Grif- heat," said Sinclair. "It needs The origin of the word maican patois also means to people add ketchup to their museum at the Grace Jamai- fiths and Queen of Soca, Ali- to be a slow process, so fla- "jerk" is unclear. Many En- poke. jerk seasoning, and in plac- can Jerk Festival. There will son Hinds. vors can be absorbed." glish historians have written Regardless of the word's es like Trinidad and Guyana be an exhibit with graphics, "We are excited about the Weeks ahead of the jerk that it derives from the Pe- history, Sinclair said a taste they add guava or mango to tangible artifacts and the improvements and addi- festival, Michael Elcock and ruvian word "charqui." This of jerk show always spark the recipe." spices used in the famous tions to this year's festival his business partner Mario is the word used to describe heat and pimento spices. Sin- The evolution of jerk has jerk seasoning. because our goal is always Bignall are prepping 4,000 dried strips of meat by the in- clair and Elcock both agree progressed into sauces, pow- After learning about the or- to deliver an enjoyable and pounds of meat with their digenous natives of Peru, in the amount of heat depends ders and various pastes. This igins and ingredients, attend- satisfying patron experience version of the marinade in relation to the word "jerky." on the cook and its clients. has allowed the seasoning to ees can purchase the items and to exceed all expecta- their Boston Jerk vendor Others say jerk comes from "The original recipe calls be used for vegetables, fruits on site at the farmer's mar- tions," said Eddy Edwards, stand. They will let the meat the process of jerking the for a lot of pepper, but as and even desserts. There is ket. They can also find recipe the festival's CEO.

The terrain is muddy and a slave-driving tyrant. uneven in many places. I “The Wiz” is foremost a sto- GORILLA was happy to have my hiking THE WIZ ry of racial liberation, and an CONTINUED FROM 4C boots for the ankle support, CONTINUED FROM 5C early piece of Afro-futurism though old sneakers would — the combination of science After locating the family, also do the trick. Soul Musical ‘Wonderful Wiz- fiction, fantasy, magic realism we would spend one hour -Bring local currency or ard of Oz’ ” opened in Balti- and ancient African tradition observing them (this is a USD to tip your guides. more, before hitting Broadway that critiques historical events standard rule for any gorilla While tips aren’t required, the following year. or envisions a Black future, trekking excursion), stop for they are certainly encouraged “The Wiz” weathered a bal- inspiring such recent ground- a picnic lunch, then hike back and appreciated. Expect to tip looning budget, mixed reviews, breaking films as “Get Out” and the same way we came. In to- your main guide anywhere technical hiccups, sluggish “Black Panther” — but what tal, we could expect to be out from $10 to $20 USD. ticket sales and the constant has cemented its cult status is in the forest for just over sev- -Employ a porter to carry threat of closure to become the music and movement seen en hours before heading back your bag during the trek, a sensation that earned sev- onscreen. to the lodge. even if you’re perfectly ca- en Tony Awards, including Its dance numbers incorpo- Despite having read online pable of doing so yourself. best musical, and a multimil- rated traditional movement that the hike could be diffi- Nearly all of the porters at the lion-dollar adaptation from from the African diaspora with cult, I found it relatively easy, park are from the surround- Motown and Universal, who ballet, jazz and modern move- with the exception of a 40 ing villages and for many this grabbed the rights from Fox. ment that has defined Black minute stretch where the for- is their sole source of income. Both the stage and film pro- dance — the “Emerald City Se- est was so impenetrably thick Engaging porters injects mon- ductions of “The Wiz” have a quence” alone has informed ev- with trees and foliage that our ey into the local community common theme: the persever- erything from the Black queer guides had to cut through it Photos via Oneikathetraveller.com and shows goodwill. I was ance of the Black American ballroom scene to Beyonce, with machetes. That same Guides helped the travel groups make it through the lucky to get a female porter dream despite mighty odds. and the music has shaped R&B (there aren’t very many ladies But where the original stage for decades. stretch also required quite a rainforest. bit of climbing, scrambling, doing this job) and it felt good production uses Dorothy’s The original production and jumping, so I was very markable. When our 60 min- king in Bwindi Impenetra- to be able to help. journey home from the Land of launched the formidable happy to be appropriately utes were up, we turned back ble Forest National Park: -Bring a camera (and ex- Oz to explore slavery, emanci- Stephanie Mills (the original dressed and in good shape! around and found a clearing -Bring something to eat tra batteries or an exter- pation, the great migration and Dorothy, she lost the film role Finally, just shy of the three where we were able to eat + pack a lot of water. Ob- nal charger if you’re snap faith, the film updates it to a after Ross pulled a power play hour mark, we happened upon our packed lunches (I pur- viously, once in the actual happy). I’m obsessed with post-civil rights era. with the studio) to R&B star- what we were looking for: a chased mine from my lodge forest there is nowhere to high-quality photography, so Rural, turn-of-the-century dom. It was the first time Jones group of five or so mountain that morning), then made our purchase food or water. This I brought my full frame Sony Kansas in Baum’s version be- collaborated with Jackson, then gorillas having a drink at the way back to the entrance of can be problematic if you find camera. I must say that I was came contemporary Harlem. a 19-year-old looking to break stream. It. was. glorious. the park. The two and a half yourself on a longer hike like extremely happy I did. For Now our heroine is an intro- away from the Motown sound. For the next hour, our trek- hour trek back was over in a I was. all you photography buffs verted Harlem schoolteacher “Off the Wall” was released 10 king group alternated be- flash – clearly I was still on a -Dress appropriately. out there: now’s the time to that has never been south of months after “The Wiz,” the tween extreme giddiness, high from seeing the gorillas! Wear layers that are breath- break out your best telephoto 125th Street. Emerald City is a album inspired by Jackson’s glee, and awe. Observing G Adventures then arranged able and be sure to bring a zoom lenses! I only took my slick urban core brimming with time in New York frequenting these great creatures up our transfer back to our lodge. waterproof jacket as it can 24-70mm with me and was temptations, and the Winkies Studio 54 and getting exposed close, and in their natural Other things you should rain without warning. Also super sad I didn’t have a lon- are, in effect, the poor working to percolating hip-hop scene habitat, is really quite re- know about Gorilla Trek- be sure to bring proper shoes! ger lens. class stuck under the thumb of during downtime from filming. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

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Miami Times Photo/ Gregory Reed Tracee Ellis Ross Tracee Ellis Ross brings it home Community members Museum of the Bible says some of its and leaders spread the fake word about voting Dead Sea Scrolls fragments likely forged

With less than 16 days away from one of the biggest elections in the state Staff and Wire Report thenticity of rare biblical artifacts, the elaborate of Florida, voters and well-known ce- testing process undertaken and our commitment to lebrities such as Tracee Ellis Ross and The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. transparency,” Jeffrey Kloha, Ph.D., chief curatorial Lee Daniels are making sure they get says five of its most valuable artifacts – once officer for Museum of the Bible, says in the news the word out about voting for the first thought to be part of the historic Dead Sea Scrolls – release. Black gubernatorial candidate, Andrew are fake and will not be displayed anymore. This is not the first controversy involving the Mu- Gillum. Ross, who is best known for her role The museum released a statement Monday with seum of the Bible, which was heavily financed by as Joan Clayton in the “Girlfriends” the results of tests conducted by a German-based Hobby Lobby owners Steve and Jackie Green. Ac- TV series, was in attendance Saturday firm. cording to USA Today, Hobby Lobby had to return at the Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Now days after the Museum of the Bible acknowl- several religious artifacts that had been smuggled Center in Brownsville. edged purchasing forged Dead Sea Scrolls, more out of Iraq and pay a $3 million fine. As Ross walked into the packed room American Christians say they now suspect that Steve Green, the Bible museum's evangelical filled with Gillum supporters, all stood to their feet to applaud in amazement they, too, have bought pricey fakes. founder and chairman, would not say how much his that they had yet another celebrity The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the family spent for the 16 Dead Sea Scrolls fragments supporter. 1940s and ‘50s in the West Bank. It’s believed SEE FAKE 8D Ross talked about how she has voted, some of the texts are about 2,000 years old and but she wasn’t aware that she could use they include early copies of the Hebrew Bible. her platform to get people around the The museum has 16 fragments of the Dead Sea world to vote. Kipp Davis, an expert on the Dead Sea “Since the Obama election, [I] have Scrolls. The five in question have been withdrawn continued to be involved,” said Ross. and replaced with three other pieces, CBS News Scrolls at Trinity Western University in Though Ross was at Gillum’s cam- reports. paign event to encourage everyone to “Though we had hoped the testing would render Canada, was one of several academics who vote for him, she told a story about an different results, this is an opportunity to educate has tried to warn Christians, including the ex of hers who told her she was taking the public on the importance of verifying the au- campaigning really seriously. Green family, about the forgeries. “Our democracy is at stake!” Ross said to her ex. Ross continued to explain to the au- dience how she wanted representatives that not only look like her but under- stand the experiences that they’re having. “Vote for who makes you feel Rendering via empowered not who makes you feel Museum of afraid,” she said. “They say the blue wave is coming, the Bible we’re building that wave one person at a time, one vote at a time, not five, but 10.” Supporters who were in attendance screamed “Bring it home” to get every- one else hyped up about the potential change that will be coming to Florida. The day to cast your vote early was Oct. 22 and election day is Nov. 6. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 Children’s CHURCH Listings CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair BOOK CORNER Rev. 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Scholars have theorized that began mysteriously appearing forgers write on top of ancient on the market. The Greens FAKE scraps of papyrus or leather, bought their fragments be- CONTTINUED FROM 7D making the scrolls appear au- tween 2009-2014. At the time, thentic until the ink is tested. they were deeply involved in in its collection. But scholars Their report, which the Bi- the antiquities trade, amassing say even small fragments with ble Museum said they recently a collection of some 40,000 ar- little text can fetch millions in received, "further raises suspi- tifacts. the antiquities market. cions about the authenticity of Some scholars accused the Through a spokesperson, all five fragments." Greens of buying too many Green declined to comment on Before the Dead Sea Scrolls artifacts too quickly, without the news about his museum's were discovered 70 years ago, being sure exactly where they five fake scrolls. As to the 16 the earliest and most complete came from, or who had owned fragments: seven will not be version of the Hebrew Bible them in the past. displayed, nine will be tested was from the 9th century. "They made it widely further. Three of those nine But then Bedouin shep- known that they were buying are currently on display at the herds stumbled on the scrolls, everything," said Joel Baden, museum with signs address- hidden away for nearly 2,000 a professor at Yale Divinity ing the questions about their years in caves in Qumran, on school and co-author of "Bible authenticity, the spokesperson the western shore of the Dead Nation," a new book about the said. Sea. Greens. Dead Sea forgeries could The discovery was so vast, "Every antiquities seller be part of the most significant with more than 900 man- knew the Greens were buy- sham in biblical archeology The weekly Standard uscripts and an estimated ing everything and not asking since the "Gospel of Jesus' The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., just three blocks from the U.S. 50,000 fragments, it took six questions about anything." decades for scholars to exca- In an interview before the Wife," a fiasco that hood- Capitol. winked a Harvard scholar and vate and publish them all. Bible museum opened last made worldwide news in 2012. Davis, who studied the frag- scraps of scripture. In April 2017, Bible Mu- The Israeli Antiquities Au- Fall, Steve Green told CNN Some scholars estimate that as ments for the Museum of the "These good intentions that seum sent five fragments to thority keeps a tight hold on that wasn't sure who sold his many as 70 forged fragments Bible, said Monday's news draw from a place of faith are the Bundesanstalt für Ma- most of the Dead Sea Scrolls, family the Dead Sea Scroll have hit the market since 2002. about the fakes felt like bitter- subject to some really gross terialforschung und-prü- displaying them in the Shrine fragments. Kipp Davis, an expert on sweet vindication. His take- manipulations," Davis said, fung (BAM), a German insti- of the Book in Jerusalem. For "There's been different the Dead Sea Scrolls at Trinity away: Evangelicals and others "and that is a big part of what tute for analyzing materials, decades, it was almost impos- sources, but I don't know spe- Western University in Canada, whose faith motivates them has happened here." where scholars tested for 3D sible for private collectors to cifically where those came was one of several academics to collect artifacts should be The scholar said he believes digital microscopy and con- get their hands on even scraps from." who has tried to warn Chris- very careful with antiquities two-four of the Greens' 16 ducted material analyses of from the famous archeological CNN Wire and the Associat- tians, including the Green dealers eager to pique their fragments may be authentic, the ink and sediment on the find. ed Press contributed to this re- family, about the forgeries. interest in supposedly ancient but that at least eight are fake. papyrus. But in 2002, new fragments port.

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County Commissioner Barbara Jordan, center, honors Dr. Barbara Montford at the Oct. 23 Commission meeting. MEDICINE WITH A DOSE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE Barbara Montford honored as first Black female president of Miami Dade County Medical Association

K. BARRETT BILALI Association consists of 1,200 [email protected] members while there are at least 7,000 medical profes- Dr. Barbara Montford has sionals in the county, said a passion for medicine and a Angel Bosch, the managing yearning for social justice. director of the group. She has combined these “We are here to educate two driving forces in her and advocate for the well-be- role as president of the Dade ing of the physicians and County Medical Association. patients,” said Bosch, point- “I am a child of the ‘60s ing out that the group is the …” said Montford when be- only multi-specialty medical ing installed as president in group in the county. June. “I still remember the Montford’s priority as pres- vivid pictures showing young ident is to keep the organi- Black children like myself be- zation socially active. There ing attacked by snarling dogs are many causes from edu- and powerful water hoses. I cation, community outreach couldn’t understand why any- and making sure that Mi- one would do this to kids and ami-Dade residents have ac- my father could never explain cess to affordable health care. it to me.” “We are working with the Montford’s life experience Trayvon Martin [Foundation] and medical credentials have and trying to see how we can put her in a position to make best assist them,” said Mont- a difference for those in the ford. Miami-Dade community who Trayvon Martin was shot are in medical need. and killed in February 2012 Photos courtesy of Armando Rodriguez /Miami-Dade County Montford was recognized in Sanford. His killer, George Dr. Barbara Montford addresses audience. for her many accomplish- Zimmerman, was at first re- ments and service to the leased and later arrested. community by Miami-Dade The incident sparked major ty outreach. medical group. private practices. nal say on policy and the di- County Commissioner Bar- nationwide protests and de- The Dade County Medical “We are at the beginning “It’s basically the do’s and rection of the organization, bara Jordon. Montford is the bates on racial profiling. Association is now working stages of working with Dr. don’ts of working in hos- but affiliated associates can first Black female president “The Trayvon Martin de- closely with the Trayvon Montford,” said Denise Coo- pitals or private practice,” share their ideas and contrib- of the Dade County Medical cision really affect me,” said Martin Foundation to serve per, marketing consultant for said Bosch. He said doctors ute to the common Association. Montford. “It affected every as a facilitator between the the Trayvon Martin Founda- learn a great deal about med- good. Jordan said Montford is “an Black mama in Florida. Ev- people in the community tion. “And we are really hum- icine in school but need help Montford, a board certi- inspiration” and noted that ery Black mama who had a and the police, said Bosch, bled for Dr. Montford’s help with understanding human fied Urologist and Urologic the moment was “a historic son. It was too personally the group’s managing direc- for our organization.” resources, financial issues Surgeon, offered some good achievement that will open painful.” tor. Montfort has also estab- and other issues that are not advice for men and women doors for many women in the Working with the Trayvon The foundation has a Sci- lished what they call a phy- taught at medical school. to maintain a healthy urinary future,” at the Oct. 23 Board Martin Foundation is the first ence, Technology, Engineer- sician staff manual to help The medical association system. of County Commissioners of her three new initiatives ing and Mathematics pro- doctors who are just start- now offers an expanded af- “For men, it is very import- meeting. to involve the medical group gram, or S.T.E.M program, ing out in the field and will filiate associate membership. ant that they do screening for The Dade County Medical in more social and communi- which gets support from the work for hospitals or large Member doctors have the fi- SEE HONOR 11D The Miami Times 10 College MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Miami Times Photos/Felipe Rivas Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and congresswoman Frederica Wilson address the Florida Memorial Audience during a rally last Thursday. Students and residents rally for Gillum

Florida democratic gubernatorial candidate speaks at FMU Audience member supports Andrew Gillum.

FELIPE RIVAS [email protected] ith less than two weeks before election day, Florida Memorial University students and Miami Gardens community members rally behind Flori- da governor democratic candidate, Tallahassee MayorW Andrew Gillum, and attorney general candidate, Sean Shaw, last Thursday.

Following the Oct. 24 con- state’s first Black attorney tentious governor debate at general. “I don't want you to Broward College, the demo- wake up and feel like you felt cratic candidates appeared at the day after Donald Trump the historically Black univer- won the presidency,” Shaw sity stressing the magnitude continued. of change that may come to Congressman Lewis, Florida politics on election who opened up for Gillum, day, but only if the communi- recalled his experiences of ty heads to the polls. fighting for civil rights in More than 100 Gillum Selma during the Alabama supporters packed the col- voting rights marches. “I was lege’s Lou Rawls Center for beaten and left bloodied,” the Performing Arts. Among Lewis said. “But many of our them were civil rights leader foremothers and forefathers and congressman, John Lewis gave their very lives. We can- of Georgia, and Congress- not stay home; we have to get woman Frederica Wilson, up and go vote like we never D-Miami Gardens. voted before,” he said as the Excited “Bring it home” audience exploded in cheers chants, cheers and fanfair and applauses. Congressman John Lewis opens up for Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum during the Florida Memorial Univer- filled the auditorium, as the The cheers continued as sity rallylast Thursday. student body and community Gillum took to the podium. members waited for the dem- He quickly began talking ity and growth. “Right here justices. The justices will dent body on the issues that also helped students register ocratic candidates to take the about the issues that he has in the state of Florida, we are remain long after the gover- are at stake this primary. to vote, as well as provided stage. been advocating for, mainly going to build an economy nor’s term is over but their FMU has been keen on informational sessions about Shaw addressed the stu- a total reform of the state’s that can absorb your talent,” decisions can affect Florida helping students under- the different amendments dents and residents first, criminal justice system. he said to the FMU students and national issues for more stand the importance of the that will appear in the ballot. encouraging them to take full “It is time for us to have a in attendance. “If you want to than three decades. primary elections. Jovenel “We have really been focused advantage of the early voting. real criminal justice system,” start a business, we want to Gillum ended his speech Pierre, 21, president of the on educating students so that “This is in your hands,” Gillum said. “One that is fair, build an economy where you by echoing the importance of university’s student govern- they are not going to polls said the Florida attorney gen- honest and just,” he said, have access to low-interest going to the polls on elec- ment association, said the unprepared,” Pierre said. eral candidate. “This is the advocating for Shaw’s vision loans,” he said to the commu- tion day, and encouraged university provided shuttles Early voting continues most-important election you of bringing fairness and nity members. all voters to vote early and for students to take stu- from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from will vote in,” Shaw said. accountability to the attorney Gillum reminded attendees take people to the polls on dents to vote early at North Monday to Sunday. Early In this year’s midterms vot- general position. that the new governor will election day. Dade Regional Library, all voting ends on Sunday, Nov. ers could elect Florida’s first Gillum also addressed his have the ability to pick three FMU has held several throughout the early voting 4. Election day is on Tuesday, Black governor, as well as the vision for economic prosper- new Florida Supreme Court initiatives to educate the stu- period. The university has Nov. 6. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Heavenly Father has done tivities at Macedonia. They tor to take on the mantle of so much for him. have very active missions a church of such caliber. I “As a young pastor and a and youth departments, know that’s only God’s do-

young African-American, offer tutoring Mondaying and so far it’s been won-

Pastor I’ve experienced so many through Friday from 3 to 6 derful,” Bailey said. OF THE WEEK obstacles and so many p.m. and recently offered Services are at 9 a.m. OF THE WEEK things … and I guess deal- free vacation Bible school (Sunday school) and 11 a.m. ing with those things has and summer camp for the (worship) on Sundays with caused me to draw closer to community. The church is Bible study at 7 p.m. on God,” said Bailey. “There are also actively participating Tuesdays. The church will Lance Bailey so many things that God has in Souls to the Polls initia- host a Bazaar Nov. 3 from 10 blessed me to accomplish tive. a.m. to 6 p.m. on the church and do … so God is very “The church is actually a grounds. Anyone interest- important in my life and resource for people to grab ed in vending can contact always has been because I hold to, and not only is a re- the church at 305-445-6459. know that’s where all my source, we need Christ. Ev- To learn more about the blessings come from.” erybody needs Christ and church overall, visit www. Bailey became Mace- the only way we can bring macedoniambcmiami.com. donia’s pastor on Aug. 12. more people to Christ is According to Bailey, During the short time, the to be accessible as pastors though the church has many church has been very active as leaders,” Bailey said. “If different facets, everything under his leadership be- they see the pastors and the he does in ministry has one cause he believes it is their leaders of the church mak- overarching goal. A young pastor hopes to take duty to make the communi- ing an effort to make soci- “In the end, my job is to ty better. ety better, to make commu- make sure that everybody “We’ve been doing so nities better, to make their – and it’s hard – makes it to historic church to next level many things since I’ve been families better, whatever it heaven. That’s the bottom here these last three months. takes for them to succeed in line. I want everybody to Lance Bailey keeps congregation active in community I believe the church should life, it’s going to draw them make it to heaven and to see be accessible to the commu- closer to Christ.” Jesus one day. Everything ISHEKA N. HARRISON ic Macedonia Missionary will be there for many more nity. The church is beyond He doesn’t take it lightly that I do and everything [email protected] Baptist Church located at years. There are so many the four walls. I strongly be- or for granted that a church that I want to do in the fu- 3515 Douglass Road in Co- great things that are going lieve that and I strongly be- like Macedonia took a ture is solely for the build- Lance Bailey hails from a conut Grove. The ministry to come out of Coconut lieve that the pastor should chance on him. ing of the kingdom. I don’t family of ministers so it’s no celebrated its 123rd anniver- Grove and Macedonia will be the person leading the “What attracted me to want to get recognition or surprise he’s been in min- sary last week. be at the center of that.” church into the communi- the ministry is the history be known for anything but istry all his life. He served “I believe God called me, A father of four who has ty so eventually people will and the values the ministry drawing people close to first as a musician who along with the people of been married to his wife see the church as a light and holds. The previous pastor God,” Bailey said. played the piano and drums, the church, to take the min- Monique for more than 12 want to draw closer to God was there for 35 years and Do you know a spiritual then as a minister of music istry to the next level and years, Bailey was born and and become saved,” Bailey he did an excellent job. I leader who should be fea- before becoming a senior to help the Coconut Grove raised in the Scott Lake area said. actually think it’s an honor tured in this column? Email pastor. Now Bailey, 31, has community out,” said Bai- of Miami Gardens. He said As a result, Bailey said and a privilege for them to Isheka at ishekah@gmail. taken the reins of the histor- ley. “Hopefully the church he serves God because his there is no shortage of ac- consider such a young pas- com.

Jackson elected as Eta Phi Beta National President On July 27, after a unani- mous vote, Miami resident Colette McCurdy-Jackson was elected and installed as the 18th National Pres- ident of Eta Phi Beta So- rority, Incorporated during the Sorority’s 33rd Biennial National Convention which convened at the Hilton Memphis in Memphis, Ten- nessee. McCurdy-Jackson will serve as the National Pres- ident for the 2018-2020 So- rority Years. She is qualified and excited for the opportu- Colette McCurdy-Jackson nity to serve. Inducted into the organization through fied Court Executive and a Alpha Gamma Chapter in Fellow of the National Cen- Miami, Florida in 1995, Mc- ter for State Courts – Insti- Curdy-Jackson has remained tute for Court Management. a dedicated member of the In her community af- organization for more than filiations, President Mc- 20 years and has served the Curdy-Jackson served as Photo courtesy of Armando Rodriguez /Miami-Dade County Sorority on local, regional a Girl Scout Troop Leader Commissioner Rebeca Sosa applauds Dr. Barbara Montford. and national levels. for over 10 years, a men- Professionally, President tor to at-risk girls involved ing as a way of preventing apparently too much for him should screen for prostate McCurdy-Jackson is an Op- in the Sisters of the Heart this devastating and some- to sit down or stand still. cancer.” erations Manager with the Mentoring Program, and a HONOR times fatal disease. When he was examined, Montford said that wom- Eleventh Judicial Circuit past president of the Mi- CONTINUED FROM 9D “One out of every six men, they found that the cancer en have a similar issue with Administrative Office of the ami-Dade County Women’s will develop prostate cancer had already metastasized. urinary incontinence. It is Courts. She is a graduate Park Founders Committee. prostate cancer, said Mont- in their lifetime,” she said. “The cancer went up into rarely fatal unless they de- of Rutgers University, New President McCurdy-Jack- ford. The occurrence of prostate his spine and he was soon velop a severe infection but Brunswick, New Jersey, and son believes strongly in ser- Montford acknowledged cancer among Black men is paralyzed. And within two it has the effect of rendering holds a Bachelor of Arts vice to the community. She that there is some controver- even higher. years of hopping around a woman socially limited degree in Women’s Studies believes that, “Service is the sy over screening. National Montford recounted a sto- in the emergency room, he and even isolated. with a minor in History and rent we pay for the privilege medical associations, which ry of a Black man who was was dead. He didn’t even “They say, ‘I don’t go out a Master of Arts degree in of living on this earth.” This set the standards for prostate not even 55 years old, hop- get to see his daughter anymore or visit family Organizational Management is evident in her continuous screening, are split on the ef- ping up and down while wait- graduate from high school,” members because I don’t from University of Phoenix. involvement in community fectiveness of screening. ing to be seen by the doctor. Montford said. “This is a want to wet the bed, or peo- McCurdy-Jackson is a Certi- and civic affiliations. But Montford sees screen- The pain and discomfort was good example of why you ple will smell me,’” she said.

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Range Richardson Gregg L. Mason Happy Birthday LARCINA ROBINSON, LAURA FRANCIS CHINA, ANNIE LOU GRAVES, 74, retired LPN 80, homemaker, homemaker, In loving memory of, at Jackson died October died October Memorial 27 at North 29. Survivors Hospital, died Shore Medical include: October 28. Center. Viewing husband, Survivors 3-8 p.m., today James B. include her in the chapel. Graves; son, children, Beverly Williams, Final rites in Jaime F. Graves (Judy); Regina Sinkfield, Felton Waynesboro, GA. daughters, Deborah Sutton Robinson, Jr. and Judith (Enoch), Kimberly Green “Cookie” Braxton; sisters, Rev. IONIA RICE, 82, homemaker, (Johnny) and Coretta Greene; Dr. Cora Lee Thomas, and Rev. died October brothers, Richard Bryant Dr. Katrine Forbes; and a host 17 at home. (Kathleen), Alfred Bryant of other relatives and friends. Service 1 p.m., (Dorothy Jean), Jessie Bryant Saturday at Service 11 a.m., Saturday at and Jeffrey Bryant (Shirley); New Providence New Way Fellowship Praise sister, Debra Bryant; and a Missionary and Worship Church. host of other relatives and GEOFFREY WENDELL Baptist Church. friends. Viewing, 5-8 p.m., JORDAN 11/03/1958 - 07/30/2018 WILBERT “POPPA” LEE, Tuesday, November 6 at 83, retired Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, GREGORY CHAUNCY We think of you always, but correction 5020 SW 18 Street, West officer for Miami- CANNON, 62, especially today. Park, FL 33023. Service 11 Dade Juvenile mail carrier, died You will never be forgotten a.m., Wednesday, November Justice Center, October 27 at although you are gone away. 7 at the church. died October Miami Veteran Your memory is a keepsake 17. Survivors Administration with which we never part. , 95, include his son, Robert Haggins Hospital. EDITH GODFREY God has you in His keep- retired LPN, (Renee); daughter, Robin Service 2:30 ing, we have you in our heart. Haggins; sisters, Constance p.m., Saturday at Ebenezer Hospital, died Every breathe I take, every “Connie” Johnson, Deborah United Methodist Church. October 23. step that I make, I will be AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File Pitts, Aundria Haggins, Roletha Memorial thinking of you. In this Oct. 25, 2010 file photo, author Ntozake Service 10 Collins, Linda Smith (Craig), CHARLES BROWN, From your loving wife, Shange attends a special screening of 'For Colored 47, medical a.m., Saturday Darlene Jordan; sons, Katrina Haggins, and Vernika Girls' at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York. , Oct. 27, Haggins; three grandchildren, technician, at Mt. Carmel Michael Jordan and Amos and one great-grandson; and died October Missionary Baptist Church. Conyers and family. 2018, according to her daughter, Savannah Shange. a host of other relatives and 22. Service 11 friends. Viewing 4-8 p.m., a.m., Saturday GWENDOLYN DELORES Friday in the chapel. Service at Mount Sinai DANIELS, Happy Birthday 10 a.m., Saturday at Peaceful Missionary 59, dietitian, Author Ntozake Zion M. B. Church. Baptist Church. Nursing Home, In loving memory of, died October WILLIAM DUNNOM, JR., Hadley Davis MLK 22. Viewing 2-9 Shange, 70, of ‘For 54, correction p.m., Friday. officer for Miami- GLENN STAVAUGH Service 1 p.m., Dade County, CONEY, 55, Saturday at True Light Church Colored Girls’ dies died October disabled, died of Jesus Christ, 8449 NW 22 25. Survivors October 22. Avenue, Miami, FL. include his Service 10 a.m., The influential playwright and poet daughter, Saturday in the Nekeisha Ryce chapel. had suffered many strokes in 2004 , (John); five grandchildren; RETHA WEST WILLIAMS 53, died October sisters, Gloria McDonald, MARK KENNEDY T. Williams, was a surgeon. Her 25 at home. Lenette Person (Robert); Mary JOE LOUIS HAMILTON, The Associated Press mother, Eloise Owens Williams, Service 1 p.m., Ann Pratt, JoAnn Dingle and 78, truck driver, was a professor of social work. Saturday at Tangela Trimmings Dunnom; died October 15 NEW YORK (AP) — Play- She later assumed a new Zulu Second Baptist brother, Corey Dunnom, Jr.; at North Shore wright, poet and author Ntozake name: Ntozake means “She who Church. MAE LOIS MINGO BROWN and a host of other relatives Medical Center. 11/01/1939 - 05/09/2012 Shange, whose most acclaimed comes with her own things” and and friends. Service 1 p.m., Service 2 p.m., theater piece is the 1975 Tony Shange means “She who walks Saturday at Antioch Missionary Saturday in the We will always love you, Award-nominated play “For Col- like a lion.” DOROTHY TERRY, 82, Baptist Church of Carol City. chapel. ored Girls Who Have Considered “For Colored Girls” opened at died October Mother. Suicide/When the Rainbow is 25 at Brook Mingo Family the Public Theater in downtown LANISHA RENEE GLOVER, JAMES EDWARD LEROY Enuf,” died Saturday, according Wood Gardens. Manhattan, with Shange, then 27, 47, security LUCAS, SR., Service 11 a.m., to her daughter. She was 70. performing as one of the women. officer for 87, mechanic, Saturday at Shange’s “For Colored Girls” The New York Times reviewer security died October In Memoriam Second Baptist describes the racism, sexism, vi- called it “extraordinary and won- companies, died 26 at North Church. In loving memory of, olence and rape experienced by derful” and “a very humbling but October 18. Shore Hospital. seven Black women. It has been inspiring thing for a white man to Viewing 9 a.m.- Service 12 p.m., , 23, died influential to generations of pro- experience.” It earned Shange an 10 a.m. prior Saturday in the ALBERT DUNN October 25. gressive thinkers, from #MeToo Obie Award and she won a sec- to the service in the chapel. chapel. Arrangements architect Tarana Burke to Pu- ond such award in 1981 for her Service 10 a.m., Saturday in litzer Prize-winning playwright adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s GAYLA YVETTE MITCHELL- are incomplete. the chapel. Lynn Nottage. After learning of “Mother Courage and Her Chil- WILLIAMS, 65, Shange’s death, Nottage called dren” at the Public Theater. retired, died Hadley Davis her “our warrior poet/dramatist.” Shange’s other 15 plays include October 16 at Savannah Shange, a professor Miami Gardens Sinai Plaza “A Photograph: A Study of Cru- of anthropology at the University elty” (1977), “Boogie Woogie DEMETRIUS THOMAS, Rehabilitation of California at Santa Cruz, said 42, cook, died Center. Service Eric L. WIlson Landscapes” (1977), “Spell No. 7” October 23 at 11 a.m., Saturday that her mother died (1979) and “Black and White Two CHIMERE HENFIELD- in her sleep at an assisted living Dimensional Planes” (1979). North Shore Saturday at St. STEWART, 37, Hospital. Paul AME Church. facility in Bowie, Maryland. She Her list of published works in- died October had suffered a series of strokes in cludes 19 poetry collections, six Service 12 23. Service 11 THOMAS “NICK” 2004. novels, five children’s books and p.m., Saturday a.m., Thursday Wright and Young MARSHALL “She spoke for, and in fact em- three collections of essays. Some at Pilgrim Rest at Upper Room 02/12/1933 - 10/25/2009 bodied, the ongoing struggle of of her novels are “Sassafrass, Baptist Church. MICHAEL HUDSON, 60, Ministries, Black women and girls to live Cypress, and Indigo” (1982) and security guard, Miami Gardens. It's been nine years since CLEVEN SMITH, 94, retired, with dignity and respect in the “Some Sing, Some Cry,” with her died October 24. God called you home. died October 20 context of systemic racism, sex- sister, Ifa Bayeza. Her poetry col- Service 1 p.m. DEACON RALPH COLEY, You are greatly missed. at University of ism and oppression,” Savannah lections include “I Live in Music” at First Baptist 80, died October From your loving wife. Miami Hospital. of Brownsville. 28 at Memorial Shange said. (1994) and “The Sweet Breath of Service 11 a.m., West Hospital. “For Colored Girls” is an in- Life: A Poetic Narrative of the Af- Saturday at St. Service 11 a.m., terwoven series of poetic mono- rican-American Family” (2004). Stephen AME Saturday at Death Notice logues set to music — Shange She appeared in an episode of Church. PREAZZY CHESTNUT, New Fellowship coined the form a “choreopoem” “Transparent” and helped narrate 70, carpenter, died October 8. Christian for it — by Black women, each the 2002 documentary “Standing WAYNE SAMUEL Service 12 p.m., Saturday in Center, Opa- identified only by a color that she in the Shadows of Motown.” WILLIAMS, the chapel. locka. wears. She worked with such Black 56, laborer, Shange used idiosyncratic theater companies as the Lor- died October NATHAN DAVID ROSE, 43, punctuation and nonstandard raine Hansberry Theatre in San 22 at Jackson carpenter, died October 22. spellings in her work, challeng- Francisco; the New Freedom North Hospital. Service 2 p.m., Saturday in the ing conventions. One of her Theater in Philadelphia; Cross- Services were chapel. GONE characters shouts, “i will raise roads Theatre Company in New held. my voice / & scream & holler / Brunswick, New Jersey; St. Lou- BETTY DOCK, 72, postal BUT NOT & break things & race the engine is Black Rep; Penumbra Theatre worker, died October 27. AJ Manuel - FL City / & tell all yr secrets bout yrself in St. Paul, Minnesota; and The Service 10 a.m., Saturday at FORGOTTEN? to yr face.” Ensemble Theatre in Houston, ALVIN FRANKLIN, 60, House of God. It played some 750 perfor- Texas. butcher, died October 24. Have you forgotten so soon about your mances on Broadway — only the Shange taught at Brown Uni- , Service 2 p.m., Saturday at Hall Ferguson Hewitt departed loved one? SHARON Y. DUHART second play by a Black woman versity, Rice University, Villano- House of God. 60, died October 22 at UM REDONNA THOMPSON- Keep them in your after “A Raisin in the Sun” — and va University, DePaul Universi- Hospital. Survivors include: ROBERTS, memory with an in was turned into a feature film ty, Prairie View University and children, James, Shantrel, 63, clerk, died memoriam or a happy by Tyler Perry starring Thandie Sonoma State University. She Remember to ask birthday remembrances Sidney and Shamyra Duhart. October 28. Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Kerry also lectured at Yale, Howard, in our obituary section. Viewing at 580 NW 183rd for your discount Litany service 6 Washington and Janet Jackson. New York University, among St., Miami Gardens, 33169. p.m., Monday, Born Paulette Williams in others. Service 1 p.m., Saturday coupon to place November 5 Trenton, New Jersey, she went In addition to her daughter and 305-694-6210 at First Baptist Church of at Church of on to graduate from Barnard Col- sister, Shange is survived by sis- your Card of Thanks Bunche Park. Arrangements Incarnation. The Miami Times lege and got a master’s degree ter Bisa Williams, brother Paul T. entrusted to Sunshine in The Miami Times Service 11 a.m., Tuesday, from the University of Southern Williams Jr., and a granddaugh- Mortuary and Cremetion. November 6 at the church. California. Her father, Dr. Paul ter, Harriet Shange-Watkins.