UP-PAC Continues Protest Against F1 County Commissioner Barbara Jordan Plans New Item Before Jan

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The city of Miami Gardens made it snow over the weekend to celebrate the holidays. Hundreds of children and families attended “Snow in the Gardens” on Sat- urday in Rolling Oaks Park for a night of holiday cheer. The event featured rides, bounce houses, local food vendors and 20 tons of snow. The designated snow area was among one of the main attractions. Dozens of children gathered in the area to play in the synthetic snow or go sled- ding down the snow-made hill. Topping off the evening, special guests all the way from the North Pole landed at the event. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, along with their elves, stopped by on MIAMI GARDENS STYLE their reindeer to wish the kids and fami- Snow lies of Miami Gardens happy holidays. UP-PAC continues protest against F1 County Commissioner Barbara Jordan plans new item before Jan. 22 meeting

PHILIPPE HÉNOLD BUTEAU amendment to the stadium district Miami Times Contributor agreement went through. A resolu- , tion to add additional oversight to The Unrepresented Peoples racing in Miami Gardens was close, Positive Action Council kept up but Gimenez vetoed. And a veto its protests against Formula One override missed by one vote. racing in Miami Gardens. Ferguson said the continued pro- The group, led by former County tests are for the community. Commissioner Betty T. Ferguson, “We don’t want our community wants the Miami-Dade community to allow people to tell them what to know Dolphins owner Stephen they should not be fighting for –to M. Ross and Formula One is bring- let the community know if citizens ing an unwanted event to the area. of the downtown area can stop The fifth protest day came after something from coming in, we can three weeks of legislation, offers too.” and counteroffers at the County Earlier in 2019, Miami’s elected Commission hall between District officials denied Ross and Formula 1 Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan One from setting up in Downtown and Mayor Carlos Gimenez. Miami a race that would have taken Jordan’s ordinance requiring an SEE PROTEST 4A Miami Times photos/Philippe H. Buteau District 1 County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan at an UP-PAC protest against Formula One in Miami Gardens.

Betty T. Ferguson and her son Wilkie D. Ferguson III at the F1 pro- test Sunday.

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Publisher 1919-2019 help every person in the firm belief that hen it comes to elections, state lawmakers have three GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher 1992-2019 is held back. main responsibilities: Make sure the voting is secure, CAROLYN GUNISS Executive Editor Waccessible and fair. As we look toward the 2020 elections, and the legislative session that begins next month, Florida appears to be making decent prog- Impeachment hurts, and Trump knows it ress on the first point. Not so much on the second two. We’ve seen signs that the state is working diligently to prevent JAMELLE BOUIE, columnist, The New York Times security breaches that haunted recent elections. A brief word to President Trump’s almost in- lawmakers, however...this is no time to get cheap. If the governor evitable acquittal doesn’t mean needs money for election security, give it to him. impeachment wasn’t worth- Unfortunately, while the state is gaining ground in making sure while. the ballots are counted, it needs to place an equal emphasis on Impeachment is clearest mes- making sure ballots are cast. sage Democrats could send to But the voting roadblocks lawmakers created earlier this year the electorate. They don’t just seem likely to stay in place, and the confusion they’re causing oppose him because he is a Re- might not be cleared up until after the November election. publican and a conservative; If we didn't know better, we'd say that's what the GOP-dominat- they oppose him because he is ed legislature has in mind. unfit. They oppose him because "It's hard not to be cynical," said Patricia Brigham, president of he is a threat to the values and the Florida League of Women Voters. aspirations of the republic. It’s hard not to be baffled if you’re an ex-felon. Congressional Democrats It’s been 13 months since Floridians overwhelmingly approved have set the terms for the next Amendment 4, which restored many ex-felons’ voting rights. The election. Will voters affirm amendment said felons must complete “all terms of service.” shameless corruption and law- That was needlessly ambiguous, but most of the 5.1 million peo- lessness or will they reject ple who voted for the amendment very likely understood it to Trump’s open attempt to subvert mean “completed their jail sentences and probation.” the Constitution? Republican lawmakers, never keen on the idea of adding 1.4 mil- Initially, House Speaker Nan- lion Democratic-leaning voters, understood it to mean, "Hey, look, cy Pelosi didn’t want to impeach. a loophole!” She was forced into the process Voting rights groups filed legal challenges, and U.S. District by Trump’s egregious behavior. AP Photo/Andrew Harnik Once committed, she went with Judge Robert Hinkle ruled for the ex-felons in a preliminary in- In this Feb. 5, 2019 file photo, President Donald Trump turns to House Speaker a narrow but dramatic inves- junction. Legislators said they’d adjust the bill, but those tweaks Nancy Pelosi of Calif., as he delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session tigation centered on the presi- are unlikely to change the restitution requirements. of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, as Vice President Mike Pence watches. On dent’s attempt to coerce Ukraine "I don't think it will be wholly different than our current posi- Wednesday, Dec. 18, Pelosi led the House impeachment of Trump. into damaging a political rival. tion," said Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-Tampa). It produced two articles of im- — Mitch McConnell, the Repub- dent. The Senate will prejudge chance he has gotten. That assures the dispute will linger beyond the March primaries. peachment — abuse of power lican majority leader, has said he only. A president who wants to be With appeals, it may not be resolved before the November general and obstruction of Congress. On would end it as quickly as pos- Because we may never get a impeached — a president who election. Wednesday, the president was sible. real trial, it’s tempting to think thinks he benefits from impeach- If it's still in legal limbo then, what happens? impeached, with nearly every If and when the trial happens, this process was a waste of time. ment — does not behave this "We will follow the law," said Seminole County Supervisor of Democrat voting in favor and McConnell’s goal is to acquit the But that’s a mistake. Impeach- way. If Trump is unhinged, it’s Elections Chris Anderson. "Whatever the law is at that time." every Republican voting against. president and end the process as ment is rare. Impeachment is because he sees that impeach- What if courts eventually rule in the state's favor, but felons are Whenever this process reach- quickly as possible. This means historic. Even with acquittal, im- ment hurts, that it harms him in allowed to vote while the case is under appeal? Talk about a fiasco. es the Senate — Democrats in- no additional evidence or wit- peachment leaves a mark. That’s the eyes of the public and under- Adding to the confusion: Florida provided no database for ex-fel- tend to hold on to the articles nesses — no attempt to judge why the president has com- mines his case for re-election. ons to determine if they’ve paid all financial obligations. until the beginning of next year the charges against the presi- plained about the process every Acquittal won’t change that. And in the latest twist, the governor’s office claimed in a Dec. 3 hearing that if Hinkle’s injunction orders are upheld, it would void Amendment 4 in its entirety. That prompted a lecture from Hinkle. Black hairstyles need protection “What you can’t do is to run out the clock so that people who are eligible to vote don’t get to vote in the March primary or, more SHANNON GREEN, columnist, Orlando Sentinel importantly, in the presidential election,” he told DeSantis’s legal I consider giving birth to my straightened. Protective styles team. now 2-year-old an easier task are braid, twist or lock styles The clock is also ticking for another group of voters. After years than styling her hair. My c-sec- that can protect kinky, coily of resistance, courts forced the state to allow early voting on col- tion took about 20 minutes, and hair from damage. lege campuses in 2018. I got fancy drugs to subdue the Two years ago, a Florida About 60,000 people cast ballots. Given the liberal leanings of pain. teenager attending Montverde many college students, the legislature added a cockamamie provi- Now, I get slapped and kicked Academy was given deten- sion to the new election law. by a 25-pound mixed martial tion because her hair was too "It's never been about parking," Brigham said. "This is about the arts champion for two hours “dread-like." The school has constitutional right to vote early." while attempting to detangle since removed wording from its The Florida League of Women Voters is challenging the law, but her thick mane before parting policy that disproportionately Brigham does not know if the courts will rule before 2020′s elec- it into neat sections to braid in impacts Black students. tion days. beautiful, protective styles. Three years ago, former So to recap, the state is sending college students off campus if It’s a fight I wasn’t up for after University of Central Florida they want to vote, it’s requiring financial documentation that often one strenuous bout last month football players Shaquill and doesn’t exist, and it’s turned a syntax discrepancy into a political so I skipped styling and sent her Shaquem Griffin told me they sledgehammer. to daycare the next day with an cried while being forced to cut It's hard not to be cynical. afro. their locks short because of a If you’re lucky enough to vote, at least your ballot (fingers No big deal, so I thought. Photo courtesy Steven Lemongello strict team grooming policy en- crossed) should be secure. Russia accessed voting databases in two Turns out, my decision to let State Sen. Randolph Bracy shakes hands with FAMU forced by former coach George Florida counties in 2016, a breach the FBI kept secret for two years. her wear a fuzzy fro was a very College of Law student Ericline WIlliams at a news con- O’Leary. The system withstood scrutiny of three statewide recounts in big deal to one daycare worker. ference at the Cheryl Couture Salon in Orlando Friday to Stories like these are why Or- 2018. The ultimate safeguard, officials say, is hackers can't alter This person was so bothered promote Bracy's CROWN Act protecting black hairstyles lando Sen. Randolph Bracy and by my child’s hairstyle that she Rep. Kamia Brown are pushing Florida's paper ballots. from discrimination "That mark put on paper can't change," said Orange County Su- even asked me — in front of her legislation to help make Florida pervisor of Elections Bill Cowles. boss — “Would you go to the of- worker got a verbal lashing hairstyles traditionally worn by the third state to give protective If only everybody eligible to make a mark could do so. Instead, fice with your hair looking like from me. That experience left African-Americans are viewed hairstyles such as dreadlocks, that?” twists and cornrows protection Election 2020 looks like a legal quagmire designed to shape the me thinking, again, about the in this country. My toddler wasn’t banished from discrimination by employ- outcome. way natural — or a more accu- Explainer: Natural hair is hair for her afro, but the daycare ers and educational institutions. Note to legislature: Free and fair elections are the foundation of rate description, protective — that has not been chemically our democracy. It’s disturbing when the threats to that idea come from within and without. LETTER TO THE EDITOR —Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board Transportation inequity: Rosa Parks, Where art thou? Dear Editor, up to County Line Road and enth/State Road 441– a ma- and the Gardens resides and deserve new buses. However, jor fairway – to the 3 and 93 the 2020 Super Bowl is com- CARTOONCORNER Two hundred and six- they do have Haitian run jit- Max/State Road U.S. 1 which ing, it also garners a lot of pull ty-nine of three hundred neys to take up some of the is a main interstate, or enti- with transit authority, I’m sur- compressed natural gas bus- slack, as does Hialeah. tled the “inner cities.” We are mising. Guess this does not es have literally rolled out in The beach, full of tempo- stuck with not only no new count in North Miami Beach Miami-Dade County since rary visitors in for the week- buses, but the oldest model (a Haitian, Jewish, and Asian last year. Great for tourists ends or on special occasions of the three currently in use. city) and North Miami (pre- and Cuban Americans, where – we do appreciate your tour- This is very and utterly dis- dominately Haitian). you will find most of the new ists’ dollars – but residents gusting, again literally. To ask about the buses. What about the oth- who work on the beach still Surprisingly, Miami Gar- compressed natural gas er 40% of residents who are have to make it home on dens a predominately so- busses in your North Dade Miami natives, from Georgia, northbound or southbound called Black suburb, has community, please, contact: The Carolinas or Bahamian buses after they transfer to obtained new buses (for 27 https://www8.miamidade. founders’ descendants, Jamai- their second or third bus. Calder/Coconut Grove also gov/global/transportation/ cans and Haitians? Out west towards Hialeah the 297 Airport Max) taken to home.page or Overtown The Haitian community and of course to service Lit- the central station to be filled Transit Village North 701 NW with a large population that tle Havana, you see plenty of with compressed air. Those First Court, Suite 1700, Miami, spans beyond Little Haiti, pay new buses. That all stops east two buses cross in from off FL 33136, 786-469-5675. hard earn cash to catch the of 27th Avenue. So for ave- the city hall there. And being Zarifa Muhammad El transit buses to North Miami nues Northwest 22, 17, Sev- a very large city where Jazz Miami The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019

Reagan get elected to office their dollars and benefits commissioner and chairman in 1980. If you haven't heard under current Mayor Carlos of both the Board County of or read the book, "And the (Viva Fidel Castro) Gimenez Commissioners and city of walls came tumbling down" who tried to give himself a Miami Commission is the by the late civil rights activ- pay raise while not paying complete understanding of W RD ist and Reverend Dr. Martin the county workers their dol- how to operate in the con- BRIAN DENNIS ON THE STREET Luther King Jr.'s second in lars. But the Board of County fined structure of Robin’s command Reverend Ralph Commissioners rejected that Rules of Order, how to tie O Abernathy, then you really absurd legislation along with resolutions to ordinances The void left by the death don't know who was the ge- the arrogance of the known that have social and/or eco- nius in Arthur E. Teele Jr. dictator. nomic impact on projects of Arthur E. Teele Jr. Can you truly sit back and I can’t stress enough about taking place within his dis- name one politician – Black, how important it is for in- trict that would not only Part II and his passenger Alan white or Hispanic – who dividuals to stop waiting benefit our people but to en- In my column "The void Blanchard. could have pulled off what for permission to take your sure that we have equity in left by the death of Arthur I want you to wrap your Teel came close to pulling community back. That per- any given project that is tak- E. Teele Jr.,” which appeared head around this and think off? The answer is a resound- Arthur E. Teele Jr. mission will never come. ing place in our community in the Nov. 27 edition of The about this as you're reading ing no. And here's why. The The only green light in our and to also know that poli- Miami Times, I laid out the the column. There is a tale powers that be, during the cret that she was politically neighborhoods today is the tics and BS both have eight blueprint of what Teele did of two Miami-Dade County’s time that Teele was running savvy and could sway her authorization to scatter you letters in the make up in the from 1990 to 1996 as chair- that needs to be fully told: for office against Alex Pe- colleagues on the Board of like the wind. Take hold of spelling of the words. As the man of the Board of County the one before Art Teele nelas, got creative when they County Commissioners. And your roots brothers and sis- old adage saying goes, "You Commissioners. Teele made and the one after him. And revamped the office of the Penelas found out quickly ters and dig in deep. When can't BS a BSer," and Teele a valiant attempt at bringing that tale is a story of highs mayor to that of an “execu- that she was a veteran leg- a storm invades your village, saw it coming from miles the citizens of the city of Mi- and subsequent lows for tive” mayor with veto pow- islator when she created the fighting back is your only op- away. But the one thing that ami and Miami-Dade Coun- Black Miami, with a new low ers over the Board of Coun- office of the Commission tion. I tried to break it to you the Black community nor did ty together in the aftermath storming toward us today. ty Commissioners. But the Auditor to ensure that the gently. Because even if you Teele see coming from miles of the brutal police beating Teele was a Black man – a Board of County Commis- Commissioners had a count- chose to cower and die, your away was the algorithm that and death of former U. S. known Republican, in a heav- sioners still had more pow- er budget to Penelas’ budget, enemy won’t let you now. A would be set in motion that Marine Corps and insurance ily Democratic, Black com- er than the mayor's office. which gave them leverage subservient existence is not would not only remove the man Arthur Lee McDuffie munity and county– running Then the powers that be got and maintained their power one filled with graves, but most beloved and feared pol- and other police shootings, for mayor who didn't think nervous all over again when over the land. with chains. And that’s how itician of all time from pub- which resulted in three sep- as a Black man. He thought the threat repeated itself in Then the voting public of I know that God is in it. Be- lic office but to take him off arate rebellions. Two of as a people person who was the form of former Coun- Miami-Dade County created cause he will not allow us to of the face of God's green them occurred in Overtown, attempting to be the unifier ty Commissioner Barbara a strong mayor form of gov- die. And now, at the ringing earth. And now you truly un- the first resulting from the in bringing forth one Mi- Carey-Shuler when she was ernment with all of their so of the bell, we find ourselves derstand why there has been murder of Nevelle Johnson ami-Dade County. You see, elected as chairwoman of the called “infinite wisdom” and with the weapons of a pen, a void since the death of Ar- in an Overtown game room Teele didn't grow up in Mi- Board of County Commis- it not only turned around and paper and the law in our thur E. Teele Jr. and on Jan. 16, 1989, prior to ami and wasn't tied to local sioners. The one thing that bit them in the behind, but it hands that they used against Who will pick up the man- Super Bowl XXIII, when city politics like other elected the powers that be knew was also kicked them in it. Be- us that we must now learn tle as Elisha did from Elijah? of Miami Police Officer Wil- officials. Teele was bold, that Carey-Shuler's think- cause of the deal that former and use against the powers Because nowadays, it seems liam Lozano positioned him- had charismatic charm and ing was just as progressive Mayor Carlos Alvarez struck that be with a mandate that like running for public office self in front of a speeding a vision of a national politi- as Teele’s and her thought with the Florida Marlins, the we must take back the land. in the Black community is motorcycle and discharged cian because he came from a process was all inclusive of county cut the salaries of all One of the most important only resume padding for so- his service revolver, killing national stage, in a national the people of Miami-Dade its employees. Some employ- things I learned in observ- cial status. The benediction motorcyclist Clement Lloyd campaign and helped Ronald County as well. It was no se- ees are still trying to recoup ing how Teele operated as a has been given. Felons in Amendment 4 lawsuit can register but not vote DARA KAM hold an October ruling in a to pay legal financial obliga- they are unable to pay out- his decision until the Atlan- “A poll tax, of course, is un- News Service Of Florida battle stemming from a con- tions. standing fees and fines. ta-based appeals court rules constitutional regardless of stitutional amendment de- Gov. Ron DeSantis and his If the appeals court strikes or until Feb. 11, depending ability to pay. Whether a per- Felons in a federal lawsuit signed to restore voting rights administration appealed the down the injunction, the on which comes first. The son can be required to pay a who have completed their to convicted felons. Hinkle’s ruling and asked Hinkle to plaintiff won’t be allowed deadline to register to vote in sum as a condition of voting, time behind bars but can’t October ruling found that a put his preliminary injunc- to vote and will be removed Florida’s March 17 presiden- regardless of ability to pay, is afford to pay court-ordered state law requiring felons to tion on hold while the 11th from the voting rolls. tial preference primary elec- a different issue from wheth- fees and fines can continue pay “legal financial obliga- U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals But Hinkle agreed to the tion is Feb. 28. er a person can be denied the to register to vote but cannot tions” to be eligible to vote considers the case. state’s request to put on hold Despite that decision, the right to vote for failing to pay cast ballots yet, under an or- ran afoul of the amendment. But in a 12-page order last the second part of the injunc- state has said felons must pay an otherwise-proper exaction der issued this week by a fed- Hinkle’s Oct. 18 decision Thursday, Hinkle refused tion, which would allow fel- all outstanding legal finan- that the person is genuinely eral judge. said Florida cannot deny the to block part of his decision ons to vote if they can show cial obligations to be eligible unable to pay,” Hinkle wrote. U.S. District Judge Robert right to vote to felons who that allows county elections they are unable to pay fines to vote. Hinkle on Thursday The federal appeals court Hinkle rejected part of a re- have served their sentences supervisors to continue reg- or fees. Hinkle agreed to chastised the state for its take has scheduled oral arguments quest from the state to put on but are “genuinely unable” istering felons who assert place a stay on that part of on Johnson decision. Jan. 28. The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019

Goulds Park gets a makeover

ple’s lives.” a beautiful, sustainable space NFL leaves $1 million footprint Moss emphasized that that generations of athletes Goulds Park has been an can enjoy.” through Super Bowl legacy grant important touchstone for Each year, the NFL seeks Miami Times Staff Report at 11350 SW 216 St., Miami. many residents. “This field to improve the surrounding “I am proud of the role will serve as a place where communities of the Super After a $1.7 million reno- that parks play in making kids will learn life-long skills, Bowl host city, through the vation at Goulds Park, it re- Miami-Dade the best place such as working as a team and Super Bowl Legacy Grant opened with new synthetic in the U.S. to ‘live, work and building strong character. Program, by giving an annual turf field for football, soccer, play,’” Gimenez said. Perhaps some of our young $1 million contribution from and lacrosse games, com- Gimenez said the Goulds people will go on to become the NFL Foundation – this plete with a new scoreboard, Park will help to re-introduce decorated student-athletes, year the beneficiary being bleachers, fencing, and walk- “sports to those who used to but most importantly, many Goulds Park. “The NFL Foun- ways. play.” who utilize this field will go dation is proud to supply On Saturday, Dec. 14, Mi- “Today, we are celebrat- on to become great citizens,” funding for an area the Mi- ami-Dade County Mayor ing an important milestone Moss said. ami community can use for Carlos A. Gimenez, District for this community,” said Miami-Dade Parks Direc- years to come,” said Alexia 9 Commissioner Dennis C. Gimenez. “This park is a tor Maria I. Nardi added: Gallagher, vice president of Moss and the Miami-Dade great place for children and “This is a transformative Philanthropy and executive Parks, Recreation and Open adults to enjoy sports and project for the community. director of NFL Foundation. Spaces Department, hosted have fun outdoors. Goulds Goulds Park has one of the For directions and more a grand opening celebration Park is another outstanding most utilized fields in our information about Goulds for the new field and ameni- example of how Miami-Dade park system. The new ameni- Park, visit the web page and ties at Goulds Park, located Parks helps transform peo- ties at this park will provide call 305-255-2399. PROTEST CONTINUED FROM 1A it along Biscayne Boulevard. Proponents of the race tout its economic benefits, UP-PAC rejects them be- cause of the environmental concerns, which supporters of the race say are overblown. Sound levels from Formula One racing are 20 decibel lev- els higher than the safe limit established by the Occupa- tional Safety and Health Ad- ministration. Formula One cars, attendants’ cars and cars of people who live in the area or passing through will add to air pollution from fossil fuels emissions and the wear of F1 car tires. Northwest 199 Street be- tween Northwest 27 Avenue and the Turnpike will have one lane open during race days - Friday to Sunday, two hours per day after track set up. Ferguson said people who Overview of Hard Rock Stadium. Formula One will race on roads near the stadium. want Formula One believe it will make them money. cerne Homeowner and Civ- vacation until Jan. 6, 2020, commission on Jan. 22. guard that did the sit-ins to the community. “I think people who are in ic Association received a let- was wearing her “protest Jordan said protests can the new guard that’s using “We’re making sure we’re favor forget what they are ter from Thomas Garfinkle, look” not her vacation look. accomplish plenty. social media.” not taken advantage of giving up,” Ferguson said. vice chairman, president & After the veto, opponents “A whole lot has always Joining his mother to pro- by people who don’t live If F1 races commence in CEO of Miami Dolphins & of F1 are very limited ad- been gained through pro- test was Wilkie D. Ferguson here....” May 2021 proponents say Hard Rock Stadium. In his ministratively, but Jordan tests. When you think about III. The next protest starts at they will generate $423 letter, Garfinkle expressed said she plans for another our Civil Rights Movement. Wilkie said he was there 2 p.m. on Feb. 2, Super Bowl million in business. Fergu- concern to residents of the item to be back before the I’m hoping to link the old with the group on behalf of Sunday. son’s lawyer, using revenue subdivision called Lake Lu- numbers from Montreal and cerne for the lack of a sec- Australia, wrote the Dol- ond exit from the commu- phins and F1’s projections nity and promised to pay are $324 million over. the $250,000 “regardless of “They are totally unin- what happens with Formula formed about how system One” and “with no strings works,” Ferguson said. “It is attached.” not going to bring business The Dolphins have also to this community.” promised to bring F1 in Ferguson said the vendors Schools in which children would be on the stadium and teenagers build minia- property and doesn’t pre- ture Formula One cars and dict the businesses getting race, reduce ticket costs to a piece of the economic pie. $25 for residents of Miami Despite this, both sides Gardens, have paid intern- tried to create a win for the ships for Miami Gardens other’s loss. students, an annual job fair UP-PAC only wants to in Miami Gardens and an- keep Formula One out of nual playground renova- Miami Gardens. They are tions. amenable to F1 in Home- Ferguson has said be- stead but Formula One de- cause UP-PAC’s history nied that proposal citing with the Dolphins they will $250 million in construction only trust a legally binding costs. agreement. The head of the Lake Lu- Commissioner Jordan, on The Miami Times The Miami Times 4 Finance 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 Technology

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CAMPAIGN 2020 Ballot will include $15 minimum wage question Opposition expected from business workers in New York walked off the job and launched a groups and Florida’s tourism sector Fight for $15 campaign. More than half of U.S. states have GARY FINEOUT a cornerstone to President adopted minimum wages Politico Donald Trump‘s reelection higher than the federal stan- campaign. Leading Demo- dard of $7.25, according to the Voters in the battleground cratic candidates, including National Employment Law state of Florida will decide former Vice President Joe Project, a think tank that part- in November 2020 whether Biden and Massachusetts Sen. ners with labor unions. to raise the state’s minimum Elizabeth Warren, have en- Florida voters in 2004 wage to $15 an hour. dorsed a $15 minimum wage. approved an amendment The Florida Supreme Court “Now the sprint to reverse that adjusts the state mini- on Thursday ruled that the decades of inequality really mum wage annually based constitutional amendment starts and let me tell you, this on the consumer price in- pushed by Orlando trial at- is going to be a tough chal- dex, a measure of inflation. torney John Morgan could lenge,” said Morgan, who said The current state mini- be placed on the ballot. The he was confident the measure mum of $8.46 is higher than decision is expected to spark would win approval from vot- the $7.25 federal minimum fierce opposition from busi- ers. “I’m confident because wage and is scheduled to in- ness groups and the state’s Floridians are compassionate more money to spend.” unambiguous“, as required by yes in order for the amend- crease by 10 cents on Jan. 1. tourism industry, which say and know that giving every The court, which currently state law. ment to pass. The minimum wage ini- the initiative could lead to job worker a fair wage means has two vacancies, conclud- Ballot organizers had al- Congress hasn’t raised the tiative, which will be titled losses. not just lifting up those who ed that the minimum wage ready collected the nearly federal minimum wage since Amendment 2 on the 2020 It also puts a high-profile, would directly benefit but lift- amendment sticks to a sin- 800,000 signatures needed 2009, but dozens of states and ballot, would raise the state’s liberal-backed issue on the ing up our broader economy gle subject and the summary to qualify for the ballot. Sixty cities have acted on their own minimum to $10 an hour on ballot in a state that will be when hardworking folks have given to voters is “clear and percent of voters must vote since 2012, when fast food SEE WAGE 6B The Miami Times The Miami Times 6 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 Jessie Trice broke ground recently in Miami Gardens Miami Times Staff Report

The Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) broke new ground. Recently, the organi- zation held a ground- breaking ceremony for the JTCHS Barba- ra J. Jordan Commu- nity Health & Well- ness Center, joined by dozens of elected officials, community leaders and legends in the health-care field. “We are extreme- ly excited to break ground and build this state-of-the-art wellness center,” said President and CEO Annie Neasman. “It is part of our ongo- ing commitment to provide affordable and accessible qual- ity healthcare to the community we serve. The residents of Mi- ami Gardens and sur- rounding areas will have a new location to call their medical home.” During the cere- mony, Miami-Dade County Commission- er Barbara Jordan shared some poignant words about the facil- ity, which bears her DMS – Courtyard Replacement: name. “When I think On behalf of the Florida Department of Management Services, about my name being Turner Construction Company is actively soliciting subcontractor bids on something that for the upcoming construction project: DMS Courtyard Replacement. will help people in The project is located at 401 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33128 and will the community for consist of a complete upgrade of the pavers at the existing courtyard years to come, I can’t – close to 40,000 SF. help but to be grate- All interested contractors and firms will be required to meet the following: * Complete prequalification form prior to sealed bid submission. Directions to complete prequalification form are contained with the bidder instruction forms * Insurance EMR must be less than or equal to 1.00 * Financial Capacity and good legal standing with all authorities * Full Compliance with the Bid Documents and Bid Manual It is part of our * Bid Bond to be provided for any proposal $100,000 or above ongoing commit- Sealed bids are due no later than close of business on January ment to provide 24th, 2019. If interested, provide email of interest addressed to the affordable and following email to obtain Bid Instruction Forms: [email protected]. accessible“ qual- Turner is an equal employment opportunity employer: - minorities/ ity healthcare females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/ gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor to the commu- for the entire lifecy- nity we serve. cle. Features of the center will include The residents of four exam rooms for CITY OF MIAMI Miami Gardens family medicine/pri- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS mary care, four exam and surrounding rooms for pediatrics, Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s office areas will have a four operatories for located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 for the following: new location to oral health care, a behavioral health call their medical mental health/sub- IFB NO. 1141381 FOR THE PROVISION OF PAINT home.” stance abuse ser- vices laboratory, and CLOSING DATE/TIME: 2:00 PM, MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 a 4,000 square foot —President and multi-purpose room (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: Friday, CEO Annie Neasman that will be used for January 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM) nutritional class- es, healthy cooking Detailed specifications for this bid is available at the Procurement website demonstrations and at www.miamigov.com/Services/Doing-Business/View-Procurement- other communi- Solicitations-Bids-Proposals or you may contact Procurement Contracting ty-based activities. Officer Anthony Hansen at [email protected] The general contrac- tor for the facility is THIS BID SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” Dwight Stephenson IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI CODE SECTION 18-74 of D. Stephenson ORDINANCE NO.12271. Construction. Emilio T. González, Ph. D. The Jessie Trice AD NO. 29687 City Manager ful for this honor,” Community Health Jordan said. System owns and The Jessie Trice operates 11 primary Community Health care centers, a 40- CITY OF MIAMI System offers a myri- bed women’s res- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ad of services to im- idential center for prove the health of havioral health, trans- community health The center will be substance use and Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s office the community. This portation, healthy promotions, health & about 15,000 square are located in one located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 for includes dentistry, start, obstetric & wellness center, pedi- feet of welcoming university and 40 the following: family medicine, nu- gynecological care, atrics, and ancillary space and will de- school-based health trition, HIV/AIDS, be- school-based health, services. liver innovative care suites. IFB NO. 1154387 ROADSIDE TIRE REPAIR SERVICES-CITYWIDE

“We fully expected it amendment masquerad- concluded that passage of CLOSING DATE/TIME: 2:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 to be confirmed, but that ing as a turn out weapon the amendment ultimate- doesn’t make it a good to impact the presidential ly will cost state and local (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: Monday, WAGE January 6, 2020 at 3:00 PM) CONTINUED FROM 5B idea,” said Edie Ousley, election.” governments more than vice president of public af- Some political consul- $500 a million a year once Detailed specifications for this bid is available at the Procurement Sept. 30, 2021, and then in- fairs for the Florida Cham- tants, however, are skep- it‘s fully implemented, in- website at www.miamigov.com/Services/Doing-Business/View- crease it by a dollar every ber of Commerce. “This tical that the minimum formation that will be in- Procurement-Solicitations-Bids-Proposals or you may contact year until it reaches $15 in ballot measure will actu- wage initiative will make cluded on the ballot. Procurement Contracting Officer Cristiane Lima at clima@miamigov. 2026. ally hurt the very people any meaningful change in Attorney General Ashley com. Florida relies heavily on its proponent claims it will the upcoming presidential Moody had asked the state tourism to fuel its econo- help. In fact, Florida could election. Trump’s pres- Supreme Court to sign off my and has wages that are very likely lose nearly half ence on the ballot already on the wording of that fi- THIS BID SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” less than 88 percent of the a million jobs by 2026, is driving predictions that nancial impact statement, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI CODE SECTION 18-74 national average. Business and we’ve seen estimates turnout in Florida could be but the court in its ruling ORDINANCE NO.12271. groups say their members that are higher than that. as high as 80 percent next Thursday concluded that Emilio T. González, Ph. D. will shed service jobs if the This is the posterchild for year. it lacks the authority to re- AD NO. 31935 City Manager amendment is adopted. a proposed constitutional State economists have view it. The Miami Times The Miami Times 6 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 Sell It | Rent It | Find a Job | A Car A House | An Apartment Classified 7 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Miami Dolphins honored their 1972 per- fect season team as part of the NFL 100 Greatest in a special halftime ceremony against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. The team was named the great- est team in the 100-year history of the NFL on Nov. 15. Each player on the 1972 team present received a personalized golden football during the halftime celebration and partook in a Dom Pérignon champagne toast. The 1972 Dol- phins stand as the only undefeated team in NFL history.

MIAMI DOLPHINS, NO. 1 Miami Times photos/Mark Stallworth Prior to the halftime ceremony, Marlon Briscoe, Mercury Morris 1972 Miami Dolphins Team and Larry Little of that 1972 team were in attendance to celebrate with their teammates. These three men were important not only to the Miami Dolphins 1972 campaign but important to the game of foot- ball in its progress over the years. Morris who was the running back and kick returner for Dol- phins that year spoke about that 1972 team’s accomplishment: Marlin Briscoe “First of all, we didn’t have a cir- cumstance where a record can be broken because this was an ac- complishment that occurred in 1972 and it can never be replicated again; unless we do it, it can’t hap- pen for the second time. So, there’s no breaking of it and some people don’t get that.” Morris went on to explain why this feat was special: “If you win every game, you’re au- tomatically champions; that’s only happened one time and that’s what we’re celebrating today.” Many would say that the Dol- phins record was broken but the algorithm and explanation Morris gave differs: “Now we won and Coach Roland Smith, left, and Coach Max Edwards then you go all the way up to the New England Patriots (2007) who state: “To play on the highest level ball when I grew up; we only had orative footballs highlighting their went 18-0 and then they went 18- of the sport of football and to be the street of hard knocks and that’s state title victory. They also had 1(The team lost the Super Bowl). able to run the table is an unbeliev- where I learned how to play foot- the opportunity to meet and speak So, the recognition of the accom- able accomplishment; and it’s been ball,” Little said. with legendary Dolphins coach, plishment is what we’re here for really important to other teams He went on to add that: “We Don Shula. today because nobody in the his- to want to match that or beat that [BTW Tornadoes] only won 10 Coach Max Edwards of Miami tory of the game has been able to record. After all these years, the games in four years, and four of Northwestern stated: “It feels awe- start out and win your first game record still stands and that gives those games were my senior year. some to be a three-peat champion, win, your last game and every you an indication of how good our I’m proud of the program and something that has never hap- game in between. It’s the law of team was and the camaraderie that proud of the job of what the coach- pened in Northwestern history. It’s chance that does that and the as- we still have today. And it’s still an es have done.” awesome for the community and pect of luck. Luck is what happens accomplishment that I as a player The Miami Dolphins recognized its awesome for Bull Nation.” when preparation meets oppor- will always relish for the rest of my the seven high school football Coach Edwards went on to add: tunity and, so far, we’ve been the life.” head coaches for their recent state “The football team is also look- Larry Little only team in 100 years to under- Little, the NFL Hall of Famer championship titles which includ- ing forward to the accolades that stand that equation.” and former captain of the Bethune ed: comes with winning a state cham- that the other Miami-Dade Pub- Coach Smith credited the job to Briscoe, who played wide re- Cookman Wildcat football team, • 2A State Champs - Champag- pionship.” lic School teams won as well. He his coaching staff, players and ceiver that year, had some things shared some of his experiences nat Catholic Lions (Hector Clavi- Some accolades include par- went on to add: “… 6A football is offensive coordinator Alexander to add as well. He said: “As a play- with the Dolphins during that 1972 jo) ticipating in parades such as the the best. It feels good that Book- Snipes. er, going through the undefeated season and touched on his experi- • 3A State Champs - Chami- Christmas on 15th Avenue parade er T. And Northwestern won. Coach Roger Harriott of the 7A season and consequently winning ence during his time growing up nade-Madonna Lions (Dameon and the Martin Luther King Pa- Not only are those programs that State Champs- St. Thomas Aqui- back-to-back championships, we in Overtown. Little played for the Jones) rade. we play, one of them I graduated nas High School was unable to played together. We weren’t selfish Booker T. Washington Tornadoes, • 4A State Champs - Booker Coach Roland Smith Jr. of the from [Northwestern]. The other attend the celebration as his team and that was the crux of how our which was one of the seven South T. Washington Tornadoes (Ben Miami Central Rockets had simi- one I have much respect for be- participated in the GEICO State team worked. We didn’t have any Florida teams that won the Florida Hanks) lar sentiments. He stated: “It feels cause Coach Tim Ice Harris who Champions Bowl Series at Bishop animosity or jealousy toward one High School Athletic Association • 5A State Champs - Miami great to be a champion; It feels coached for me at Northwestern Gorman High School in Las Vegas another or anything like that. And Championships this year. Northwestern Bulls (Max Ed- great for the community, school, became the head coach at Booker on Dec. 21. This unique event al- we really were a team that was dis- wards) students, football team and alumni. T. and now he is at Florida Memo- lowed high school football cham- ciplined. And that’s the reason why CHAMPIONSHIP COACHES • 6A State Champs - Miami Cen- Everyone is very ecstatic that we rial; and now Coach Ben Hanks is pions from different states to play we were so successful.” HONORED tral Rockets (Roland Smith Jr.) won the state championship this doing a tremendous job out there against each other in post-season Every year, when the last unde- “It’s the greatest feeling when • 7A State Champs- St. Thomas year and I’m very happy that we [Booker T.].” bowl games televised on ESPN. feated NFL team loses their first I see my Tornadoes go out there Aquinas Raiders (Roger Harriott) were able to bring this title home Coach Smith spoke on the St. Thomas won their matchup game, the 1972 Miami Dolphins and kick butt; I’m from Overtown • 8A State Champs – Columbus back to South Florida the way we rushing record that his team had against St. Louis (Honolulu, Ha- bring out the champagne for a cel- – 19th Street and Fourth Avenue. Explorers (Dave Dunn) did.” in the state title game; the Rock- waii). The Raiders scored 13 unan- ebratory toast. Briscoe went on to We didn’t have Little League foot- The coaches received commem- Coach Smith was also happy ets rushed for 498 yards and swered points in the second half to The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 8 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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JENNY ZIEGLER (1-13). The Phins lead for three quar- games and seven Florida teams came School Coach of the Year award. ters looking like they were solidly in out state title winners. Some teams And speaking of Don Shula… Across all levels, this football season control of the game—that is until a late had their first state-title win and some You can’t have a conversation about has taken us through a range of emo- rally in the fourth by the Bengals to tie added to their win totals, thereby solid- coach Shula and football without the tions – from jeers to tears to cheers. the game at 35 a-piece sent the game ifying them as one of South Florida’s topic of the “perfect season” coming And this past Sunday at Hard Rock into overtime. It sucked the excitement elite high school football programs. up. Stadium, we had a day of celebration right out of the stadium. Booker T. Washington, Columbus, Mi- As you may remember, the NFL is of football both past and present on Oh no, not again was collectively the ami Central, Miami Northwestern senior celebrating its 100th anniversary. And, both grassroot and professional levels. thought. high schools, Champagnat Catholic, as part of its celebration, they have Let’s jump right in with the Phins. Never fear, as Dolphins with some Chaminade-Madonna and St. Thomas different categories of the best of the The Miami Dolphins started the 2019 late Fitzmagic were able to drive the Aquinas all represented the state of best. And rightly so, the Dolphins were season with a new head coach in Brian field to get into field-goal range. Kicker Florida for their respective divisions named the greatest team in NFL’s 100- Flores. One thing that we found out is Jason Saunders successfully sealed and brought home state-title bragging year history. that he can coach. He took a bunch the win with a 37-yard field goal to put rights – showing once again that most Who can compete with a “perfect of no-names with little-to-some talent the Phins on top of the Bengals 38-35. of the NFL’s top talent is home-grown season”? -- no one thus far. and yet he somehow has found a way Although this win dropped the Phins right here in the sunshine state. In a special half-time ceremony, the to win. The team went from tanking for to somewhere around the No. 4 or No. And on Sunday before the game, the Phins honored the 1972 perfect season “Tua” Tagovailoa, to winning for pride – 5 draft pick (with one game left to go), Miami Dolphins recognized and hon- team. Each player on that remarkably all the while remaining in the hunt next it is nice to get that “W” for the team’s ored the coaches for their dedication historic team received a personalized year’s top draft pick. moral and for the fans. and hard work with the kids (our next golden football. And they all raised The Phins in this their final home Save some of that excitement for our generation of professional players). their Dom-Perignon-filled glasses in a game of the season, gave the fans one local high school foot- Dillard High School coach Eddie toast as they do each and every year last thrill – that is after they gave us a ball teams as seven Frasier was announced as the George that their record remains unbroken. chill. The thriller in Miami, well sort of. Florida teams F. Smith H.S. Coach of the Year. With Well since you can’t top perfection, In a battle of bad teams, the Dolphins went into state this honor, coach Smith becomes I bid you adieu and say…cheers to (3-11) took on the Cincinnati Bengals championship eligible for the NFL’s Don Shula High South Florida football. Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

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NADINE MATTHEWS scene through their work on as a teen and moved back to School of the Arts. tributor.’ That doesn’t make “I was always the first per- Miami Times Contributor the Academy Award-winning Miami during college. He didn’t Jean has had roles in shows sense from a business stand- son on set and the last person film, “Moonlight.” Jean played plan on becoming a filmmaker; such as “Bloodline” and “Bal- point.” Because of this belief, to leave,” University of Florida Founded 30 years ago as the role of Mr. Pierce and his main interest was in acting. lers” and produced the com- the residency for Jean presents and Florida State University Art Center/South Florida, Oo- Humes was the production’s “I started New World as a edy “Grown” for Complex a manifold opportunity. “It will grad Humes recalls of her expe- lite Arts provides support to location manager. “Moonlight” starry-eyed actor wannabe,” he Networks. His cinematic arts provide the seed money for me rience working on “Moonlight.” Miami’s artist community by co-producer Andrew Hevia and says. Then an acting exercise residency project is based on to launch a production and dis- She describes the undertaking providing affordable studio O Cinema’s Kareem Tabsch in a theater class at New World his mom’s first years in Amer- tribution company.” as an “Undeniably special ex- space and other support that helped conceptualize the resi- School of the Arts led him to ica. Called “Ludi,” it chronicles Soft-spoken Humes came up perience. Some of my closest they need in order to advance dency program. filmmaking. “We had to write, the main character’s life as a with the idea for her short film friends and collaborators are their careers as artists. Oolite Per Oolite’s website, “The direct, and star in a one-person home-health aide and the pres- “Liberty” while on the set for people I was introduced to also stages exhibitions of art- Cinematic Arts Residents were show,” he explains. The play sure she puts on herself to send “Moonlight.” She plans to use while working on ‘Moonlight.’” ists’ work and offers art classes chosen by a national jury of Jean did was rooted in his ex- money back to Haiti. the residency to turn it into a The conversation started by and educational programming. film experts because of their periences with his childhood “Oolite is making it possible feature film with a new title. “Moonlight,” will continue in Now, for the second year in a extensive experience making friends. “When I finished it, I to see this film to fruition but “It’s called ‘Fireworks’ and Humes’ film. “I’m making this row, Oolite Arts is also offering short films, their authorship decided to make it into a short also to see the bigger picture it looks at Liberty Square and film about Liberty Square and its Cinematic Arts Residents of projects that center on Mi- film,” he recalls, “but knew in terms of distribution and the explores what space means in ‘Moonlight’ introduced this program, and just recently ami stories, and because their nothing about filmmaking. I business aspects,” Jean said. public housing,” Humes said. community to the world.” announced the winners: Mi- proposed projects embrace had to google it. I made the The business side of film- “A person can be there for their Jean sees the Miami film amians Edson Jean and Faren the ethos of microbudget film- short film and then it all picked making is just as important to whole lives and know it like scene’s relatively low levels of Humes. making: the idea that creative up from there. It was this mat- Jean as the artistic side. the back of their hands but in production as both good and Jean and Humes, who both stories can be brought to the uration into an artist and then “For many artists there isn’t terms of autonomy and rights, bad. spoke to The Miami Times for screen with a lean and inven- finding my voice as a director.” sustainability in the way we try those things are compromised “It’s bittersweet. For people this article, will each receive tive approach to production.” “Moonlight” and “David to make work,” he said. “It’s like in those spaces.” Humes’ short who do crew, it’s a hard hit but $50,000 to create a microbud- Jean, a New World School of Makes Man” writer Tarrell Al- ‘Okay I’m gonna make this film, film on this subject is one of it’s an opportunity for indepen- get feature film. Both are also The Arts graduate, moved from vin McRaney, incidentally, is hope it gets into a festival, hope this year's most-awarded short dent artists to tell our own sto- connected to the Miami film Miami to the Palm Beach area also a graduate of New World someone sees it and I get a dis- films in the country. ries,” he said. College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Miami Edison culinary students cook with Nino di Costanzo The class was in partnership with chef into Miami Edison, with restaurant education. which his restaurant has re- Miami Edison Principal Luna Park restaurant and the school. cently begun a partnership. Leon Maycock is grateful “This is just the beginning. for the support of his cu- Miami Times Staff Report chopping, and slicing tech- We want to organize a course linary magnet program, niques. to teach these students long which draws in more than Nearly two dozen Mi- The students, such as term. We would like to pro- 80 students from around Mi- ami-Dade Public Schools cu- 11th-grader Lovedine Jean- vide job shadowing, master ami-Dade County. linary students learned how Gilles eagerly soaked up the classes and eventually hire “When you bring commu- to make pasta from one of the knowledge. many of these students. They nity partners from the out- top-rated chefs in the world. “It’s fun and interactive. are passionate and this is the side into your school, you Two Michelin star Chef Nino I think it’s very generous first step. They don’t have to expose kids to global op- di Costanzo recently taught a that they’re coming here and know anything right now. The portunities,” said Maycock. master cooking class for the teaching us about their food passion is the key,” said Costa. “Partnerships give our kids a culinary academy students and culture. Our culinary As part of Luna Park’s new different outlet and a career at Miami Edison Senior High program is great, and having opening of Luna Park, Brick- of Campania, Italy, and he partnership with Miami Ed- path, sometimes for a passion School in Little Haiti. these kinds of cooking classes ell’s newest food hall serving continued developing those ison, Costa has commit- that doesn’t always require a During the master class, makes the program even bet- Italian food. flavors during his studies and ted to donating restaurant college degree. Words can’t students made mini pizzas ter,” said Jean-Gilles. di Costanzo had interest career. tables and chairs to help really describe how grateful and pasta from scratch, and Chef di Costanzo was in in food at a young age. His Luna Park’s Executive outfit a school room into a we are about this partnership also received demonstrations South Florida for a short mother and grandmother Chairman Roberto Costa saw café, which can be utilized with Luna Park. This is an in- to improve their cutting, time to take part in the grand passed on the food traditions an opportunity to bring the to teach front-of-house credible blessing.”

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and the parents increases. Rock Hotel in Hollywood. “The mother and fathers Guest of the kick-off party who came to us after the had the chance to meet the event are so appreciative. college football players, for- You never know what any- mer athletes, and Orange

THE one is going through but you Bowl Committee members. want to be there for them,” Virginia Cavaliers Head SOCIAL WHIRL said Johnson. “Growing up, Coach Bronco Mendenhall CLAYTON GUTZMORE | [email protected] we thought about our best and Florida Gators Coach The holidays can bring Christmas. Sometimes you Dan Mullen were there. out the charitable side out are offering a Christmas “One of the great things of us. During this time of to those who never had a that these bowls provide is year, our conscience nudg- Christmas.” an educational experience es us to give to our fellow Members of 100 Black Men for the players. These young man or woman. Whether it of South Florida walked with men are extremely athleti- is paying for coffee for the the children inside Walmart. cally talented but it shows person behind you or even The organization extend- how they take their educa- organizing a large toy drive ed the opportunity to other tion seriously,” said Mullen. to provide gifts for children, community groups to guide The function was stellar. watching a person getting the children in the store. The Other people who were in their cup filled by pouring ladies of Gamma Zeta Ome- attendance for the kickoff into someone else’s cup is a ga Chapter of Alpha Kappa party included Lauderhill beautiful thing. Alpha Sorority Inc. partici- Mayor Ken Thurston, Su- I was at a grocery store pated in the shopping spree. per Bowl Host Committee recently and I watched a Miami Gardens and North member Rashad D. Thomas woman look at her items Miami Police departments and District 9 Miami-Dade and chose what she had to were at the event. The chil- County City Commission leave behind. When she dren had the chance to shop candidate Marlon Hill. asked the cashier what was with Calvin Hughes from Crockett shared how more the final price of everything Local 10, Johnny Archer events were lined up for so she could make a deci- from NBC 6 South Florida players and their families as sion, the gentleman behind and Miami Gardens Mayor the date gets closer to the her offered to pay for all her Oliver Gilbert III. The best game. The athletes have a groceries. The woman was part of shopping spree was casino night and a coaches’ choked up. Before she could watching the children use luncheon on Dec. 27. On that respond he said, “tis the their $100 to buy stuff for same day, members of both season and you’re going to their family. According to teams are going to Dave and need those onions for your Johnson, a 12-year-old boy Buster’s with children from soup.” That moment cost purchased a dollhouse for Big Brother and Big Sisters. him $40 but by the look on his 8-year-old sister and a About 125 kids are sched- his face, he got more out of dress for his mother while uled to be there to hang out that transaction than what only getting himself a book. with the athletes. he spent. Catching a glimpse “You never know how you of his generosity was a high- IT’S BOWL TIME can impact a kid’s life. Being light of my day. The Capital One Orange a college athlete, you are a Then I got to see more Bowl is one of the big- role model whether you like generosity on a larger scale. gest college football bowl it or not. It’s going to be an One local organization com- games in the country. The amazing night where kids posed of Black men held a Florida Gators will face off can hear about the athlete’s Christmas shopping spree against Virginia Cavaliers at life experiences over video for children and locals gath- Hardrock Stadium on Mon- games,” said Crockett. ered for a kick-off party for day, Dec. 30. To get locals Giving is the trend to fol- one of college football’s big- excited, the Orange Bowl low for these last few weeks gest bowl games. Committee hosted a kick-off of the year. The Orange Bowl party for this big game. “The Committee and 100 Black HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH Orange Bowl is one of the Men of South Florida are THE 100 biggest stages you can be on. not only giving actual gifts, The 100 Black Men of We invited the head coaches but they are also giving the South Florida hosted its an- of both teams to talk about gift of time – a present that nual Christmas shopping their journey here and the can have more value to the spree in Miami Gardens. their largest turnout as 265 Johnson, event coordinator Avenue and 183rd Street in big game,” said Henri Crock- kids they are serving. Share This event gathered chil- kids were assembled to par- of the 100 Black Men Christ- Miami Gardens. The 100 ett, an Orange Bowl Com- with me your pictures, sto- dren from the area to walk ticipate. mas Shopping Spree. The Black Men of South Florida mittee member. The Capital ries, and events Moregutz@ into Walmart with a chap- “We got on-site at 6:30 in shopping spree took place has been doing the shopping One Orange Bowl kickoff gmail.com. eron to spend $100 on what- the morning. We had kids al- on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the spree for 28 years. Each year, party happened Wednesday, Let us all give a little more ever they wanted. This was ready lined up” said Stephen Walmart on Northwest 27th the impact it has on the kids Dec. 11 at the Seminole Hard in the Whirl.

Tapping and grooving at Music in the Park concert Hundreds of residents packed Music in the Park concert.” into the Betty T. Ferguson Am- Foster Thomas, who has a Bach- phitheater in Miami Gardens for elor of Music degree from Florida Music in the Park on Dec. 6. The Memorial University and a Master audience clapped their hands and of Music degree from Florida In- tapped their feet as Leon Foster ternational University, treated the Thomas and Groove Soul Band audience to his signature blend of captivated the crowd during the Caribbean roots with the harmon- free, semiannual concert spon- ic and improvisational complexi- sored by Miami-Dade County ties of jazz. Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan, For the second part of the show, the Sunshine Jazz Organization, the Groove Soul Band gave a soul- Miami Gardens Councilwom- ful performance that brought the an Katrina Wilson and the Mi- concertgoers to their feet as they ami-Dade Cultural Affairs Depart- danced to classic hit songs from ment. artists such as Maxwell, Betty “We had such an amazing show,” Wright, and the Isley Brothers. Photo courtesy of Godfrey Mead/Miami-Dade County Jordan said. “I was thrilled to The next Music in the Park con- Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan, standing, third from left, and Miami feature jazz, soul, and R&B at this cert is scheduled for May 1. Gardens Councilwoman Katrina Wilson, next to her, mingle with the crowd.

are interested in traveling and The Miami-Dade Chapter Early Head Start Expansion workshops for girls ages 6-8 networking. Info: Call 305- of Bethune-Cookman Uni- and VPK. Contact 786-719- and 9-12; Time and date, TBA; 934-5122 versity: 6:30 p.m. every sec- 9309 or 786-719-3484 1350 NW 50th St. Info: Call ond Thursday; Omega Center. 305-758-1577 or visit www. The Miami Central High Call to Action to join the childrendance.net. Alumni Association : 7 p.m. Tennessee State Alumni American Descendants of every second and fourth Association/Miami-Dade Slavery Miami chapter. For The Overtown Children Wednesday; Miami Central Chapter: 9 a.m. every third more information, email ados- and Youth Coalition: Free LIFESTYLE Senior High School library. Saturday; African Heritage [email protected] or Wilfred professional development Info: Call 305-370-4825. Cultural Arts Center. Info: Call at 305-340-3372. workshops. Register: www. 305-336-4287. overtowncyc.org/workshops. Booker T. Washington Liberty Square Project Info: Contact Shari Benjamin HAPPENINGS Class of 1959: 11 a.m. every The Morris Brown Col- Friends & Family Reunion at 786-477-5813. first Tuesday at Golden Corral, lege Miami-Dade/Broward is calling all retired school COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF 9045 Pines Blvd. Info: 305- Alumni Association: 9:30 instructors who worked at Haitian Folk Cardio Dance [email protected] 989-0994. a.m. every third Saturday; schools in the Liberty City Class: Get a good workout, North Shore Medical Center; area from the 1930s through as well as craft dance skills in ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS 11:30 a.m. Call 305-685- Miami Northwestern Info: Call 786-356-4412. the 1970s to be honored. Haitian folk dance. bit.ly/2Fu- Mini Mondays: Every Mon- 8035. Class of 1968: 2 p.m. Please contact Melba Rose, Toae. day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; play- every fourth Saturday; Booker T. Washington 305-793-1467 or Hattie Walk- based activities specifically The Citizen Advisory North Miami Library. Info: Class of 1967: 4-6 p.m. ev- er, 305-696-1819. The Surviving Twin Net- designed for children from Committee: 7 p.m. every call 305-812-6263. ery third Saturday; African work: A comfort ministry birth to 5 years at Miami Chil- second Thursday to discuss Heritage Cultural Arts Center. Women in Transition of supporting twins/siblings in dren’s Museum. general community issues; The George Washington Info call 305-333-7128 South Florida: Free comput- the loss of their loved ones. Northside Police Station. Info: Carver Alumni Associa- er lessons for women. Info: Info: 305-504-4936 or vbtimp- ASSOCIATION/CHAPTER Call 786-512-3641. tion: 12:30 p.m. every third COMMUNITY Call 786-477-8548. [email protected]. MEETINGS Wednesday; Community Cen- Family Christian Associ- Miami Northwestern Women on the Move ter in Coconut Grove. Info: ation of America is offering Inner City Children’s The deadline for the Lifestyle Class of 1961 meets at YET Inc.: Every fourth Saturday Call 954-248-6946. free educational programs. Touring Dance Class: Free Calendar is every Friday at 2 Center every second Tuesday for women 55 and older who Head Start, Early Head Start, introductory classical ballet p.m. The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019

GEOFFREY JORDAN DWAYNE G. HINES MARY JEAN HAMPTON- STANLEY AND PAULINE LEON ATCHISON JOHNNIE HOPKINS, SR. 11/03/1958 - 07/30/2018 01/09/1962 - 12/17/1987 NELOMS NEWBOLD 12/17/1949 - 11/27/2016 12/20/1952 - 12/30/1997 We love and miss you. 10/01/1960 - 07/09/2013 “Silent Night - Holy Night” HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Happy Birthday. Darlene, Michael, Amos Forever loved and missed. Merry Christmas! We all Christmas blessings upon Bella,Tamiya Brooks and The Hopkins, Cox and Rebecca Your family. miss you. Lexxie and family. our beloved parents. grandchildren. and King.

RANDY P. KING MILLIE H. CAMPBELL ALKENYATTA WILSON FREDDIE MAE TEDDLETON GLORIA L. GREEN FLORA THOMAS 12/17/1968 - 06/14/2019 12/21/1923 - 08/19/2000 12/22/1973-07/27/2001 12/23/1931 - 02/09/2017 02/28/1925 - 12/14/2016 12/24/1925 - 09/26/2006 We love and miss you! Happy Birthday Mae Mae, Happy Holidays! Happy Birthday and we miss Happy Birthday. The King, Happy Birthday Mother! Happy 46th Birthday! Our Angel We miss you. you. The Thomas and Cox and Hopkins. Your children. Wilson and Dabney family The Family Your Family Knight family.

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We love you, but God loves you best. We miss you so. Always on our minds. No longer by our side, but forev- er in our hearts.

From your husband, Arthur Jackson; two daughters, WILLIAM “3-D” JOHNSON, JR. ALTRA MAE SMOTHERS LEOLA WELLS VERA E. WILLIAMS Artquinn Jackson and LaBril 12/23/1964 - 08/06/2012 11/07/1922 - 05/10/1989 Jackson; and other family You are Truly Truly Missed. The love remains the same; Always in our hearts. We love and miss you. and friends. From your daughter Loretha Happy Birthday. We love and miss you. Diane, Greg and Karen and family. Bug, Rell, Snok The Family

Spreading joy, Parishioners, community stakeholders, youth, parentscheer and families attended and a holiday gifts festival, toy give-away and dinner Dec. 20, hosted by Reverend A. D. Lenoir and First Lady, Bree Lenoir at Westview Bap- tist Church - Cordova Courts Apartments @ Cordova Community Success Center. Miami Lakes Auto Mall provided the toys and dinner came from the Westview Baptist Kitchen committee. Education Health Church News Parenting

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Members of the Black Hebrew Israelites walk from Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 2018.

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Who Black are Hebrew Israelites? The movement, which typically does not associate itself with mainstream Judaism, has a long history in the U.S.

Religion News Service — both of whom were killed in a shootout with police — were “fueled On Tuesday, Dec. 10, two individ- both by anti-Semitism and anti-law uals opened fire on a kosher super- enforcement beliefs.” market in Jersey City, New Jersey. Officials also noted that one of the The violent attack — which occurred suspects had posted anti-Semitic shortly after the assailants allegedly comments online and had ties with killed a police officer in a nearby the Black Hebrew Israelite move- cemetery — ultimately left three ment, a category that includes or- bystanders dead and three peo- ganizations labeled as hate groups ple wounded, including two police and members who have voiced officers. beliefs widely seen as anti-Semitic. Law enforcement authorities But just who are the Black Hebrew later announced they are treating Israelites, and where did they come the incident as a case of domestic from? terrorism and said the suspects According to Judith Weisenfeld,

Members of the Israelite religion professor at Princeton A group of men interacts with Covington Catholic High School University, the short answer is: It students and other people on the National Mall on Jan. 18, School of Universal Practical depends. Knowledge, a group of Black “There’s no such thing as ‘the’ 2019, in Washington. Although not specifically identified, the Black Hebrew Israelites,” Weisen- group is thought to be a sect of Black Hebrew Israelites. Hebrew feld, author of New World A-Coming: Israelites, in Harlem in 2012. Black Religion and Racial Identity Video screenshot SEE HEBREW 15D Photo courtesy of Creative Commons The Miami Times 14 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 14 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM 5 answers and questions about what that number means to your health

ANNE R. CRECELIUS The Conversation

The rise of wearable fitness trackers has in- creased the number of people monitoring their heart rate, both throughout the day and during exercise. Whether you’re an athlete trying to gain the Tracking competitive edge, a weekend warrior track- your ing progress or someone who is just trying to improve your health, consider heart rate a valuable tool in understanding the work of your amazing body as it achieves those first steps, that next 5K or even Olympic gold. Heart rate is one of your body’s most basic vital signs, yet many people have questions about what heart rate really tells them. What should your target heart rate be during exer- heart cise? Does it even matter? 1. What is your heart rate? First, the basics: Your heart rate, also some- times called your pulse rate, is the number of times your heart contracts per minute. The left ventricle does the bulk of the work, pumping your blood through your aorta off to rate? the rest of your body. Olga Bolbot/Shutterstock. com Physiologists like me focus on the contrac- tions of the left ventricle, the chamber of the heart that generates pressure to drive blood out through the aorta and on to the entire body. The heart’s pumping capacity directly relates to its ability to deliver oxygen to the body’s organs. If you’re running up the stairs or hauling something heavy, your muscles and organs are going to need more oxygen to help power your actions. And so your heart beats faster. 2. How do you measure heart rate? The easiest way to measure heart rate is to find your pulse and count the number of pulses felt over the course of one minute. In adults, the best places to feel for a pulse are large arteries that are near the surface of the skin, such as the carotid at the side of your neck or the radial on the underside of your wrist. If feeling for the carotid pulse, don’t press hard enough to disrupt blood flow to and from the head. More recently, watches and other wrist-based fitness monitors have incorporated optical sensors to track heart rate. These wearable devices use technology called photoplethys- mography, which has been around since the mid-1970s. Each beat of your heart sends a little surge of blood through your veins. The monitor detects this by shining green light onto your skin and then analyzing the light that gets refracted back by the red blood flowing underneath. This kind of heart-rate monitoring is popular, but it has shortcomings for people with dark skin. Some exercisers rely on chest straps that measure electrical activity and then transmit that signal to a watch or other display device. This technique depends on picking up the elec- trical signals within your body that direct your heart to beat. For the most part, the two techniques are about equally accurate. 3. What controls your heart rate? Your autonomic nervous system is mostly in charge of your heart rate. That’s the portion of the nervous system that runs without your even thinking about it. In healthy hearts, as someone begins to exercise, the autonomic nervous system does two things. First, it removes the “brake” that keeps your heart beating slowly and steadily under normal conditions. And then it “hits the gas” to actively stimulate the heart to beat faster. In addition, the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle with each heart beat – called the stroke volume – increases, particularly during the initial stages of exercise. Together, higher stroke volume and more SEE HEART 15D The Miami Times 15 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 know what your number actu- maximal exercise. sity exercise also requires less ally is? 5. Why is exercise intensity energy overall. So, to burn the HEART In order to determine your important? same amount of calories with CONTINUED FROM 14D maximum heart rate, you could In addition to helping you to lower-intensity exercise, you’ll do increasingly difficult exer- know whether you’re meeting need to exercise for longer than beats per minute mean the cise, like walking on a treadmill general recommendations for you would at a higher intensity. amount of blood delivered by and increasing the grade each exercise, knowing the intensity Secondly, the intensity of the heart increases to match minute, until you can no longer of a given workout session can a set amount of work – like a the increased oxygen demand keep up. But it’s much more be of benefit in other ways. particular speed/grade combo of exercising muscles. common (and often safer!) to First, the body uses different on the treadmill, or a certain 4. How does heart rate re- estimate it. Many studies have primary sources of energy to wattage on a rowing ergometer late to exercise intensity? identified that maximal heart fuel exercise of different relative – reflects your overall fitness. As your exercise session be- rate goes down with age, and intensities. During lower-inten- Once you can complete the comes more intense and more thus age is included in all esti- sity exercise, a greater propor- same amount of work at a low- work is done, your heart beats mation equations. vigorous (70%-85%) categories as others you can try, like your tion of the energy you’re using er relative intensity – like if you faster and faster. This relation- The most common and sim- of exercise, important in terms age multiplied by 0.7 and then comes from fat sources in your can run a mile in the same ship means you can use heart plest prediction equation is: of meeting the recommended subtracted from 208. body. During higher-intensity amount of time but with your rate as a surrogate measure for Maximal heart rate is equal to levels of exercise for overall As with any prediction equa- exercise, more of the energy heart beating slower than it the intensity of exertion, relative 220 minus your age. From that health benefits. tion, there is always some utilized comes from carbohy- did in the past – you know to one’s maximal heart rate. number, you can calculate a Interestingly, this equation, individual variability. To accu- drate sources. you’ve gained fitness. And in- Your maximum heart rate is percentage of maximum to pro- while perhaps most common, rately know your max heart But don’t slow that treadmill creased fitness is associated the fastest your heart can func- vide target heart rate ranges wasn’t based upon empirical rate at your current age, you’d down just yet if you’re hoping to with a decrease in death from tionally beat. So how do you in the moderate (50%-70%) or research and is not as accurate need to measure it during drop pounds of fat. Lower-inten- any cause.

to them in the United States. al” street preaching and have raelites have drawn national Meanwhile, Michael Sy- “hate the blessed people,” and Some wrote in alternative ra- produced “messianic leaders attention in recent years for monette, a man often seen at Black and white people as the HEBREW cial identities — including “He- and, on occasion, criminal wading into national polit- Trump rallies waving a “Blacks “real Hebrews.” CONTINUED FROM 13D brew” — on draft cards during conspiracies.” ical discourse. A group af- for Trump” sign, is reportedly The exact nature of the con- World War II. The beliefs and practices filiated with the movement also connected to the move- nection between the Jersey During the Great Migration, Communities associated have caused divisions within was seen hurling insults at a ment, according to The For- City gunman and the Black told Religion News Service. with this iteration of the Black the broader Black Hebrew Is- group of Covington Catho- ward. His own views appear to Hebrew Israelites remains un- “There are lots of different Hebrew Israelite movement — raelite community. lic students in January 2019 deviate from any of the main clear, although the SPLC not- theological and political orien- or at least connected to it — still “The older groups tend to for wearing hats emblazoned Black Hebrew Israelite strains: ed that “anti-law enforcement tations within that broader um- exist, including Beth Shalom disagree with both the con- with President Donald Trump’s He sees Ashkenazi Jews as sentiment is not a core tenet brella.” B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew tent and the style of the newer campaign slogan “Make Amer- “blessed people,” Sephar- of the Black Hebrew Israelite The movement, which typi- Congregation in Chicago, Illi- groups,” Dorman said. “There ica Great Again.” dic Jews as “false Jews” who ideology.” cally does not associate itself nois. That congregation is led is also fighting and factional- with mainstream Judaism, has by Rabbi Capers Funnye, who ism amongst third wave Israel- a long history in the U.S. and is Michelle Obama’s cousin ite groups. These movements has exhibited a variety of per- and has been called “Obama’s are very schismatic.” mutations. At the most basic Rabbi.” A prominent figure in Funnye told RNS in Janu- level, members are loosely the Black Hebrew Israelite ary that he objects to some of CHURCH Listings bound together by a common movement, the Forward once these groups even using the claim that they are affiliated touted him as someone who term Hebrew Israelites and could potentially move the criticized some of their street ASSEMBLE OF GOD Missionary Baptist Church with the Twelve Tribes of Israel Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor mentioned in the Bible. movement “closer to the cen- preaching practices. But within that community, ter of mainstream Jewish life.” “I can assure you that we Pastor Leonard Shaw 4343 NW 17 Avenue • 305-638-1789 there is much diversity. Weis- Jacob Dorman, professor at have nothing to do with this 2085 NW 97 Street • 305-693-1356 enfeld pointed to at least two University of Nevada, Reno, group whatsoever, in any way, True Faith Missionary Baptist Church different strains of the Black and author of "Chosen People: shape, form or fashion,” he CATHOLIC Pastor John M. Fair Hebrew Israelite movement The Rise of American Black Is- said at the time. raelite Religions,” argues for This more recent wave has Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 that have evolved over time. Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp The first developed during a even further nuance, insisting also caught the eye of the period that stretched from the this wing of the movement can Southern Poverty Law Center, 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church late 19th century and into the be delineated into two sepa- which tracks hate groups. The Elder Johnnie Robinson, Pastor 1920s, when a group of Black rate “waves.” But both he and SPLC has labeled 144 Black BAPTIST 1395 NW 69 Street • 305-835-8316 worshippers emerged who be- Weisenfeld agree that a new Hebrew Israelite organizations New Philadelphia Baptist Church lieved that slavery and bond- iteration emerged in the 1960s — but by no means all — as and 1970s. hate groups on its website. Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. NON DENOMINATION age had “forced a Christian 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 Lively Stone Church of Miami and Negro identity on them” “(These groups) rejected the It cites evidence of what ex- that was false. term ‘Jew’ and emphasized perts call “a rising extremist Pastor David Doriscar “They were saying that ‘the the illegitimacy of white Jews sector within the movement” MISSIONARY BAPTIST 8025 NW Miami Court • 754-400-0899 Negro’ is a product of enslave- as part of a style that was mili- due to the “antisemitic and Walking in Christ M.B. Church ment and an invention of white tant, Black nationalist, macho, racist beliefs” of some Black Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. people, and Christianity is not and patriarchal, frequently fo- Hebrew Israelite groups. 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 ours,” she said. “So some peo- cused (on) emigration, wheth- Dorman argued for a nu- ple in this period turn to the er to rural communities in the anced understanding of the Call 305.694.6210 Bible and say, ‘There it is: we South, or, in one case, to Libe- groups, saying SPLC’s ap- New Mount Calvary were actually of the lost tribes ria and then Dimona, Israel,” proach is “highly problematic Missionary Baptist Church to place your (of Israel).’” Dorman told RNS in an email. from a scholarly perspective, Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher These groups tended to re- He added that these groups as it takes public statements at 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015 Church Listing ject racial categories ascribed are often characterized by a face value.” preference for “confrontation- Even so, Black Hebrew Is- Second Canaan

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93rd Street Community St. Mark Missionary Missionary Baptist Church Baptist Church Services Services CHURCH DIRECTORY 7:30 a.m. Early Morning Worship Sunday 7:30 and 11 a.m. 11 a.m. ..Morning Worship Worship Service Evening Worship 9:30 a.m Sunday School 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m. Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study Apostolic Liberty City New Vision For Brownsville Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting Revival Center Church of Christ Christ Ministries Church of Christ Website: cmbc.org Pastor Rev. Rev. Dr. C.A. Carl Johnson Ivery, Pastor Services Services Services Services 2330 N.W. 93rd Street 1470 N.W. 87th Street Wed. Intercessory Prayer Sunday Morning 8 a.m. Early Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. Lord Day Sunday School 9:45am 305-836-0942 305-691-8861 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 5 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m. Sun.-Eve. Worship 7:30 p.m. Tue. Bible Class 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service ...6 p.m. Tuesday Night Bible Tues. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Fellowship 10 a.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Study 7:30pm And we know that in all things God works for the good of Fri. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Morn. Bible Class 10 a.m. those who love him, who have been called according to Rev. Dr. Gilbert Evangelist Rev. Michael Min. Harrell S. Smith Eric W. Doss D. Screen L. Henton his purpose. — Romans 8:28 6702 N.W. 15th Avenue 1263 N.W. 67th Street 13650 N.E. 10th Avenue 4561 N.W. 33rd Court 305-836-1224 305-836-4555 305-899-7224 305-634-4850

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Wright and Young Gregg L. Mason Happy Birthday MARY JANE YEARBY, 83, FREDDIE LEE KING, 85, In loving memory of, truck driver, retired sales died December clerk, Boutique, 20. Survivors died December include his 21. Survivors children: Peggy include: King, Fred daughter, Arlita Newsome Hammond and Tiara (Herbert); Newsome; siblings: Joann grandchildren, Russchelle McKinney, Barbara Edwards, Harris (Chet), Dwanita Patricia Humbert and Francine Woodward (Michael) and Hammett. Service 2 p.m., Destini Hammond; sisters, Saturday in the chapel. Carrie Grant, Margaret Franklin and Retha Jones; VIRGINIA PEEPLES, other relatives. Viewing 2-9 93, surgical p.m., Friday. Service 11 Instrument a.m., Saturday in the chapel. technician, Interment: Caballero Rivero Dade North. REGINALD V.A. Hospital, GISSENDANNER died December 12/25/1994 - 07/03/2014 16. Survivors WILLIAM L. JOHNEKINS, 84, automo- include her We thought of you today children: Kelvin tive operator, Miami-Dade but that is nothing new. We Hallums and Terry Jenkins; thought about you yesterday Aviation, died AP Photo/File a special daughter: Fannie and days before that too. We Ramsey; her grandchildren: December 17. This 1971 file photo shows Alexandria, Va's., T.C. Williams High School football Survivors in- think of you in silence. We Baron I, Baron II, Kelvin often speak your name. coach Herman Boone, right, during a break at summer camp, with guard Johnny Terrance, Kelvin Jr., Darrington clude: wife, Levolia; children You left us five years ago Colantuoni, (62) and John Vaughn, center. Boone, the Virginia high school foot- Horne, Shelithea Gomez, now all we have is your ball coach who inspired the movie “Remember the Titans,” has died. He was 84. Celina Lopez, Xavier Spikes, and other relatives. Viewing 5-9 p.m., Friday. Service 11 memories and your picture Boone guided T.C. Williams High School to a state championship while navigating Michael Peeples, Terrica in a frame. Your memory is a.m., Saturday at Bible Baptist the early days of desegregation. Aly Khan Johnson, an assistant coach for Boone Peeples and Norris Jenkins. a keepsake which will never Service 1 p.m., Saturday at Church. Interment: Caballero beginning in 1972, said the coach died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, at his home In Rivero Southern Memorial. part. God has you in His New Shiloh Missionary Baptist arms, we have you in our Alexandria, Va. Johnson said a funeral home operated by his wife is handling the Church. hearts forever. arrangements, which are not complete. Hall Ferguson Hewitt From your loving DORELL COLLIER, 42, daughter, Ah’Zariah and the died December BESSIE WILLIAMS, 85, Gissendanner family 16. Survivors homemaker, High school coach portrayed include his died December father: Charles 17. Service 12 In Memoriam Collier; children: p.m., Sunday in in 'Remember the Titans' dies Paris Collier and the chapel. In loving memory of, Damiyla Collier; stepfather: Herman Boone navigated the early people, being organized and Jeffery Kitchen; siblings: Lacoya being persistent in doing what Gordon, Cleo Pratt, Willie RONALD BURGAINS, JR., days of desegreation you’re doing, planning ahead,” Beails, Charmeer Thompson, 40, died De- Johnson said. Shaheed Thompson; cember 14. TOM FOREMAN JR. Johnson said he lived with grandmothers: Alice Modest Service 11 Associated Press Boone for a month after he and Ruth Brown. Service 11 a.m., Saturday graduated from college and a.m., Saturday at Jordan Grove at Antioch of Mi- With his health declining, recalls how the two would an- Missionary Baptist Church. ami Gardens. Herman Boone was still map- alyze the team. ping out football strategy as “I’d watch him take the pro- CYNTHIA LOUISE if he were about to walk the jector out, point it at the bath- ODOM, 80, AJ Manuel sidelines one more time. What I picked up from room wall, review plays and administration STANLEY T. SCOTT, 60, “His daughter said the other coach Boone all those so forth, until late at night,” at JMH, died driver with night he asked for a clipboard. years was his dedica- he said. “You saw that dedica- December United Parcel He started drawing plays,” tion to young people, tion.” 21. Survivors Service for thirty said Aly Khan Johnson, an as- being organized and The Rocky Mount, North include her sistant on Boone’s staff in 1972. years, died EMMA LEE HOPKINS being persistent in do- Carolina-born Boone led daughters: December 13 “YATE” Boone, the Virginia high undefeated Williams to the Zoretta Snell at University of 12/04/1933 - 12/26/2016 school football coach who in- ing what you’re doing, state championship in 1971. and Lonzettz Bacon; her “ Miami Health spired the movie “Remember planning ahead.” His team and its initial suc- brothers: Johnny Hanna and System. He is survived by his Three years have passed the Titans,” died Wednesday cess was also recognized as a Herman Jr. Service 11 a.m., father, Albert Scott, Jr.; son, since you left us. We miss after battling cancer. He was —Aly Khan Johnson galvanizing factor in helping Saturday in the chapel. Courtney Harris (Aundrea); and love you always. Your 84. Boone guided T.C. Wil- bring the city through school granddaughter, Kyleigh Harris; husband, Leonard; sons, liams High School to a state his death. consolidation. Range-Coconut Grove two sisters, Bonita Deal (David) Michael, Stephen, Kenneth championship while navigat- Johnson recalled Boone as Much of “Remember the Ti- and Tammie Martin. His mother, and Kalvin; the Hopkins being one of the influential LOUELLA DEVINE ing the early days of desegre- tans” covers the team’s uphill Mary Scott preceded him in family. coaches in his career and a MONROE, 74, gation. In the movie, he was battle to win the state cham- death. Viewing 6-9 p.m., Friday home health portrayed by Denzel Washing- person after whom he tried pionship over 15 all-white at Jordan Grove Missionary aide, died ton. to model his own style. Their teams. They have to overcome Baptist Church, 5946 NW 12 December 21 at Johnson said the coach died association went back to the vindictive opponents, racist Ave, Miami, FL 33127. Service home. Viewing at his home in Alexandria, Vir- 1960s, when Boone coached coaches and crooked referees. 11 a.m., Saturday at the church. 5-7 p.m., Friday ginia. Johnson said a funeral at a black high school in Wil- “When I got there, you saw Floral arrangements can be at Mt. Olive home operated by his wife is liamston, North Carolina, and kids work together, hung out sent to A. J. Manuel Funeral Baptist Church handling the arrangements, Johnson lived several doors together,” Johnson said. “It Home, 2328 N Dixie Highway, of South Miami. Service 11 which are not complete. He down. He said they would was a brotherhood that you Hollywood, FL 33020. a.m., Saturday at the church. said Boone had been battling sometimes run plays that would see. As you know, ath- cancer, adding that he visited Boone had drawn up. letics does something for a TERENCE BIJEAN the coach regularly and had “What I picked up from community, and it happened ASHLEY, 46, Royal planned to see him Wednes- coach Boone all those years at the right time for that com- security, died ANNIE EDWARDS, 68, In day when he learned of was his dedication to young munity.” December 4 at receptionist, home. Memorial died December Service 3 p.m., 16 at home. Memoriam: Friday at the Service 11 a.m., Lola B. Walker Saturday at Celebrate Community Center. New Life Baptist Church of Carol a Life Trinity TOMMY WILLIAMS, 60, In Memoriam laundry service Memorialize worker, died In loving memory of, and celebrate December 18 at a loved one home Service 11 a.m., Saturday on the pages of at Jordan Grove The Miami Times. 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Nakia Ingraham MARLENE RAMESSAR, 65, legal secretary, died December 12. Service 2 p.m., Thursday in For more information, call the chapel. Joshua Duplechian/The Idaho State Journal via AP, File 305-694-6225 This Feb. 22, 2005, file photo shows Herman Boone, the coach featured in the HENRY WEBB, 78, movie "Remember the Titans," peering over the headdress of a Shoshone-Bannock mechanic, died December 15. Service 10 a.m., Saturday dancer to speak to a large crowd in Pocatello, Idaho. Boone, the Virginia high at New Harvest Missionary school football coach who inspired the movie “Remember the Titans,” has died. Baptist Church. JACOB HEARN He was 84. Boone guided T.C. Williams High School to a state championship while 05/23/1938 - 12/31/2015 navigating the early days of desegregation. Aly Khan Johnson, an assistant coach SYLVIA LUCAS, 90, for Boone beginning in 1972, said the coach died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, at Sadly missed, loving you homemaker, died December 8. his home In Alexandria, Virginia. Johnson said a funeral home operated by his wife Service 1 p.m., Sunday in the always. Annie Bell Hearn www.miamitimesonline.com chapel. and Family. is handling the arrangements, which are not complete.