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Volume 95 Number 43 | JUNE 13-19, 2018 | MiamiTimesOnline.com | Ninety-Three Cents From chains FLORIDA GOVERNOR RACE to change Juneteenth celebration to promote knowledge, growth in Black Miami

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Breaking the chains of pessimism and Brynn Anderson / AP lackluster business skills are issues that the Black community needs to tackle. “Certain things are engrained in Af- Dems denounce rican-Americans because of slavery, passed on from generation to generation,” said Dr. Delvena Thomas, a local psychiatrist. That intergenerational bondage has GOP at debate been studied and questioned by professionals. It doesn’t help that when Abra- Candidates for governor walk common ground ham Lincoln called for an end to slavery on Sep. 2, 1862, it wasn’t until June K. BARRETT BILALI Special to The Miami Times 19, 1865, that slaves in the South were emancipated. Officially known as June- Since it was hard to dis- Philip teenth, the effects of that delay still lin- tinguish themselves from Levine gers. each other, four of the five Democratic candidates Black people still — like back then — for governor picked on need to be liberated even on the 152nd their common enemy: the anniversary of Juneteenth. Sisters Nato- GOP and its leaders. sha Gonzales and Khadija Williams-Fra- Tallahassee Mayor An- drew Gillum, former Mi- zier and friend, Dr. Delvena Thomas have ami Beach Mayor Philip joined forces to combat that entrenched Levine, former Congress- mentality through a combination of edu- woman Gwen Graham cation and connection. and entrepreneur Chris They formed the group KND Productions King all called for the res- ignation of GOP guber- (named after the three women: Khadi- natorial candidate Adam background checks for 2016 to March 2017, the ja,Natosha and Delvena) and recruited Putnam. Real estate de- concealed weapons li- Associated Press report- people from the business, education and veloper Jeff Greene, who censes. Putnam, in a ed. The state revoked 291 clergy communities to develop a program recently entered the race, news conference on Sat- permits and fired the em- was not invited to partici- SEE CHAINS 8A urday, said a department ployees. pate in the forum. employee failed to make “What he did is a trav- Putnam currently heads the inquiries into appli- esty,” said Levine. up the Department of Ag- cants who were flagged “In the private sector, “We are still bonded in a way. We are shackled by riculture, which failed to for noncriminal reasons if you’ve done something make follow-up inquiries during three background as incompetent as Adam not supporting one another, not obtaining the skills on some 365 applicants’ checks from February SEE GOP 8A we need to maintain a business; we don’t have

equal access to certain opportunities.” (top) Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, far left, businessman Chris King, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, right, and U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, far —Dr. Delvena Thomas right, speaks during a gubernatorial debate ahead of the Democratic primary for governor on Monday, June 11. Transit union and county reach agreement A department employee assistance and employees tied to a Unit- ed Way-related Membership program eliminated in the process Assistance Program on its payroll — from as many as 16 ANDREA ROBINSON “This is a victory for both down to eight. [email protected] sides,” said Clarence Wash- The number of union stew- ington, president of the ards and the membership as- After nearly four years of Transport Workers Union sistance positions was a stick- stalled negotiations, coun- Local 291. “Our members are ing point in the negotiations. ty administrators and a local very satisfied with the agree- Those members, who work transit union last Wednesday ment, but no one escaped en- on behalf of TWU within the reached a contract agreement tirely unscathed.” Miami-Dade Transit Agen- that will give transportation TWU represents 2,800 em- cy, earn about $1.3 million, workers retroactive pay but ployees of Metrorail, Metro- a figure that Mayor Carlos also eliminated an employee bus and Metromover systems. Gimenez criticized. assistance program within The approved contract Union officials said they the department. agreement gives TWU mem- already had agreed to trim On Friday, union leaders bers a 4-percent wage in- the number to 11, and that said the program will be back crease, retroactive to October the county wanted to elim- on the table when bargaining 2016; eight shop stewards who inate all but three of those reopens soon for the upcom- will work full-time to assist positions, according to labor ing fiscal year. members and work with the attorney Mark Richard. The The deal was reached just county; and full pay for work- three or four employees who as Miami-Dade County Com- ers on sick leave and vacation, served as counselors in the missioners were to begin to including shift differentials Membership Assistance Pro- deliberate and vote on three and overtime premiums. gram will return to their regu- unresolved issues to end an In return, the county will Photos courtesy of Mary Matthews, Transport Workers Union of America lar jobs with the department. impasse between labor and get a key reduction in the TWU Local 291 members Kimberly Peacock, Arthur Strachan and Sabrina Symon- Several employees spoke management. number of union stewards ette are bus operators. SEE TRANSIT 6A

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REEVES, JR., Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone The ink had barely dried on the qualifying papers when the GARTH C. REEVES, SR., Publisher Emeritus is held back. RACHEL J. REEVES, Publisher and Chairman official Democratic gubernatorial candidate debates began. Actually, the Dems seeking to occupy the state house, even before qualifying, made clear they want the seat Gov. Rick Scott will soon mercifully vacate. Democrats have a pool of five candidates for governor from We must vote to stop Trump’s abuse whom to chose come Aug. 28 Primary Election. EUGENE ROBINSON, The Washington Post Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, former congresswom- President Trump is a bald- president’s utter shameless- was then another of Trump’s an Gwen Graham, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, faced liar who covered up col- ness and his smirking con- attorneys — admits that, in- businessman Chris King have been talking to voters through lusion between his campaign tempt for the people he is deed, “the President dictated” campaign stops and three broadcasted debates about issues and the Russians, tried to de- sworn to represent. the bogus statement. that they believe are important to Floridians. Last week, Palm rail a federal investigation and Begin with a particularly Ho-hum, just another of Beach billionaire Jeff Greene entered the race. He will have claims to be above the law like egregious example of Trump’s Trump’s lies — but stop for a some catching up to do to get voters to get to know him. some tin-pot dictator. This lying. You will recall the How can democracy minute and think about that. Under Scott’s watch, the prosperity gap visible between the is not my assessment. It is now-famous June 2016 meet- We have a president who lies haves and the have nots only widened in South Florida. Res- and constitutional what Trump and his attorneys ing at Trump Tower — orga- constantly about matters big idents trying to navigate the narrow bridge of surviving in order function in proudly proclaim. nized by Donald Trump Jr. and small, a president whose the state often slip and fall under the oppressive economic Don’t be distracted by and attended by Trump cam- contempt, rather word we can never trust. How weight. than“ reverence, Trump’s showmanship and paign chairman Paul Manafort can we accept that? How can And yet every chance that Scott had to show that he was buffoonery. Look instead at the and Trump’s son-in-law Jared democracy and constitutional human, that he cared about his constituents, he balked. But of truth? essence of what he is trying to Kushner — for the purpose order function in contempt, none has been more egregious than when Scott refused to do: Save himself from possible of obtaining damaging infor- rather than reverence, of expand Medicaid. Last month, the Centers for Disease Con- impeachment by subverting mation about Hillary Clinton truth? trol and Prevention revealed that in Florida, 20 percent of the rule of law and enhanc- from a Russian lawyer, Natalia come up while Veselnitska- Trump is untroubled by this the adults do not have health coverage, Politico reported. But ing tribalism at the expense Veselnitskaya, who has close ya was being pressed, vainly, question because democra- in the states that expanded Medicaid, the uninsured rate de- of citizenship. In place of “E ties to the Kremlin. This meet- for dirt on Clinton. A report cy and constitutional order, clined to 9 percent. In the same Politico report, the Institute Pluribus Unum” he attempts ing was a clear act of “col- by The Washington Post that to the extent he understands for Women’s Policy Research, found that mental health for to substitute a very different lusion” (which is not a legal the president had “personally them, do not seem to be what women in Florida was declining while suicide numbers are idea of the nation and what it term), but whether any laws dictated” the deliberately mis- he has in mind. Rather, he going up. The Institute said that the reduced health services stands for: “Just Win, Baby.” were broken is up to Mueller. leading statement was flatly claims imperium. by Scott not expanding Medicaid is a contributing factor for A confidential Jan. 29 letter When the meeting was re- denied by White House press None of that matters, ac- the declining mental health care in Florida. from Trump’s legal team to vealed last summer, Trump secretary Sarah Huckabee cording to Trump and his So the damage is done. The new occupants of the state special counsel Robert Muel- Jr. issued a statement saying Sanders and one of Trump’s lawyers. Nor does it matter if house must undo the damage that Scott’s inhumane policies ler, first published Saturday that “we primarily discussed attorneys, Jay Sekulow. Trump asked Comey to end have caused. by The New York Times, gives a program about the adop- But the newly disclosed let- his investigation of Trump’s And that’s one of his missteps. copious new evidence — as if tion of Russian children” — a ter to Mueller — signed by former national security ad- We could go into his iron-fisted stance against restoring the more were needed — of the subject that reportedly did Sekulow and John Dowd, who viser, Michael Flynn. rights of former felons who have successfully served their time. Scott has put up a rigorous defense to not allow former felons to vote. This needless position is a direct affront to Black Florid- Read the rage in their MAGA hats ians, since they make up 21 percent of all voting age people in the state, but they cannot cast a legal ballot. The only way RENEE GRAHAM, The Boston Globe felons can get their rights back is if a state Clemency Board – Recently, I saw more than a its pitfalls and triumphs, upon chanting “Donald Trump!” at on which Scott sits and has veto power over – approves their dozen people wearing “Make which we still move forward. Black students from an oppos- application. America Great Again” hats Perhaps this incongruous ing school. An April Slate article points out how Scott has only rein what I would have thought show of Trump allegiance was In her award-winning book, stored 3,005 voters out of more than 30,000 applicants. The would be the most unlikely intended to rile us. Apparent- “White Rage: The Unspoken article shows the records of other Republican governors: place: ly, it’s not the first time these Truth of Our Racial Divide,” Two-term Gov. Jeb Bush, 73,508; and one-term Gov. Charlie The National Museum of Af- White rage sartorial politics have been on Carol Anderson writes, “White Crist, 155,315 applications. Scott’s administration has a backlog rican American History & Cul- doesn’t have to display. After I posted a pho- rage doesn’t have to wear of 10,085 applications. ture, in Washington D.C. to of one young man holding sheets or burn crosses, or take And now he is looking to represent Florida in the U.S. Sen- As I approached a 1850s slave wear sheets or his MAGA hat, others tweeted to the streets.” ate. cabin that once stood on Edis- that they’ve also noticed white These days, all it has to do is The GOP gubernatorial candidates – NRA-loving Adam burn“ crosses, or take to Island, S.C., plantation, I saw teens wearing the caps at the scream the current president’s Putnam and Ron DeSantis – who want to serve in Tallahassee the gathering over my shoulder to the streets. museum. name. will maintain Scott’s tone-deaf attitude. — first one, then three, then “When my family visited Whatever the intent of the Voters need to beat back this challenge because Scott and more. Some wore the familiar the museum last year, we saw MAGA cap wearers, I hope the the GOP have failed the state’s working poor and disenfran- red hats, while others opted for a white teen with the same disaffected white teens also chised others. white, President Trump’s pre- visitors had a variety of reac- hat,” wrote Wendi C. Thomas, recognize this: If they only ferred color. Some also sport- tions. One woman looked them a journalist. “Felt like trolling.” marveled at the cruelties one ed T-shirts bearing Trump’s up and down then shook her That’s an appropriate assess- race has inflicted on another slogan. All of them were white head. A man rolled his eyes. ment for those supporting this for no good reason, then they CARTOON CORNER teenage boys. Another woman gave them racist troll of a presidency. should have stayed home. If They did nothing disruptive. side eye so sharp it could have Since Trump’s 2016 elec- they looked at the Klan videos, In fact, the Trump Youth barely pierced metal. Still, people re- tion, his name has been used hoods and robes, especially the seemed to do much of anything fused to give them the greater to threaten Jews and people of one in a very familiar shade of at all. They moved together as acknowledgment they might color. According to a hate crime red, and wished again for a time a group, occasionally casting a have sought. We had more im- database compiled by Pro- when its members marched bored eye to the right or left. portant things to do. Publica, more than 150 school unmasked in the nation’s cap- Although I didn’t notice an ac- Since its opening in Sep- bullying incidents through ital, near where the museum companying adult, they could tember 2016, the museum has May 2017 included evocations now stands, they should have have been part of a class trip. become hallowed ground for of Trump’s name or his divi- stayed home. On second thought, this had many Black Americans. It is a sive comments. This included To denigrate Black history is nothing to do with class. sanctified space to learn, re- white students, after a Flori- to denigrate American history As the boys walked by, Black flect, and see the path, with all da high school football game, — their own history. Hatred sets the tone in the country CHARLES M. BLOW, The New York Times A Pew Research Center re- for hours, the defendants line that read: “Bring Back I do not think so. I want to port released May 5 found that gave false confessions that the Death Penalty. Bring Back hate these muggers and mur- nearly seven in 10 Americans conflicted with one another, Our Police!” derers. They should be forced “feel worn out by the amount and those confessions were The boys would be convict- to suffer and, when they kill, of news there is these days.” captured on video. As The ed even though the physical they should be executed for Fighting this fatigue is the New York Times pointed out evidence in the case was in- their crimes.” real test of a person’s resolve, in 2002: “The defendants in conclusive. That to me is the thing with including mine. the jogger case were put on After serving up to 13 years this man: He wants to hate. When my enthusiasm for camera after they had been in in prison, another man con- When Trump feels what he resisting this vile man and custody, in some cases, for as fessed to the crime and his believes is a righteous indig- his corrupt administration long as 28 hours.” DNA matched that at the nation, his default position is starts to flag, I remember the As one of the five wrote in scene of the crime. The boys, hatred. episode that first revealed to 2016 in The Washington Post: then men, had their convic- This hateful spirit enve- me the darkness at Trump’s “When we were arrested, the tions overturned, were freed, lopes him, consumes him and core, and I am renewed. police deprived us of food, and eventually reached a mul- animates him. On an April night nearly drink or sleep for more than timillion-dollar settlement He hates women who dare 30 years ago, a young invest- 24 hours. Under duress, we with the city. to stand up to him and push ment banker was beaten and falsely confessed.” In true Trump fashion, he back against him. He hates raped when she went for a A few days after the at- refused to apologize or show Black people who dare to The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial commentaries as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such jog in Central Park. The attack, long before the teenag- any contrition whatsoever. stand up — or kneel — for feedback makes for a healthy dialogue among our readership and tack left her in a coma. She ers would go on trial, Don- But it is the language in the their dignity and against op- the community. Letters must, however, be 300 words or less, brief happened to be white. Five ald Trump bought full-page body of Trump’s 1989 death pressive authority. and to the point, and may be edited for grammar, style and clarity. teenagers arrested for the ads in New York newspapers penalty ad that sticks with He hates immigrants so All letters must be signed and must include the name, address and crime — four Black and one — you may think of this as a me. Trump wrote: he has set a tone of intoler- telephone number of the writer for purposes of confirming author- of Hispanic descent — went precursor to his present-day “Mayor Koch has stated ance. He hates Muslims, so he ship. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Miami Times, 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, o r f a x t h e m t o 3 0 5 - 7 5 7 - 5 7 7 0 ; to trial. tweets to a mass audience — that hate and rancor should moves to institute his travel Email: [email protected]. After being questioned under a giant, all-caps head- be removed from our hearts. ban and attacks their religion. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018 The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018 Judge rules out ‘stand your ground’ defense Former cop on trial for Corey Jones’ testimony. the defense team was trying to get justice.” “At that moment, he had to get Raja off. Bolden said Melissa Jones, Corey Jones’ death plans to appeal the ruling multiple chances to say he that it was the job of the Jones sister, said that Raja could was a police officer,” said C.J. and Banks’s families to get have handled the situation a CAROL PORTER cation, and his attempt to hide Jones. “He didn’t have a badge justice for Corey Jones, who lot differently and got back in Miami Times Contributor behind Stand Your Ground on or anything.” died an untimely death on an his car and drove away when was a shameful ploy to escape Anquan Bolden, Jones’s interstate in the middle of the he found out Corey Jones was It’s been about three years prosecution. I hope the judge’s cousin, said that no family night. waiting for a tow truck.“We since Corey Jones, a Black ruling sends a loud and clear should go through what they “They are trying to get Raja will get justice,” said Melissa Delray Beach resident and message to law officers around were going through and that off,” said Bolden. “It’s our job Jones. musician, died because his car the nation that when they act broke down on I-95 near Palm outside the law, they will face Beach Gardens. the consequences.” Nouman Raja, the former The “stand your ground” Palm Beach Gardens Police hearing was May 7 and 8, at Corey Jones Officer, implicated in Jones’s the Palm Beach County court- death, will likely stand trial house. Attorneys defending Raja was law enforcement be- in July, despite that fact that Raja, who has been accused cause Raja was not wearing Raja’s legal team attempted to of taking the life of Jones with any identifiable vests or cloth- file a “stand your ground” ap- excessive force were also pres- ing. Raja’s vehicle was also an peal earlier this month. Judge ent. undercover vehicle, so Jones Samantha Schosberg Feuer, At various points during the again had no knowledge a cop the Circuit Court judge han- day, defense and prosecution had arrived on the scene of his dling the case, turned down played the tape of Jones calling car breaking down. the request last week. Raja’s for a tow, casting a ghost-like “Corey Jones was doing attorneys plan to appeal the veneer over the courtroom. nothing except waiting for decision. The hearing was overseen by some assistance,” said Fer- Attorney Benjamin Crump, Feuer, who will likely oversee nandes. “He was going to go who has handled this and sim- the jury trial. to church the next day. He is ilar cases, and his team com- Attorneys representing the the person who could have mended the judge for handling Jones and Banks families, and used ‘stand your ground'. the “stand your ground” re- representing Raja presented He doesn’t get the benefit of quest. their sides of the case, with ‘stand your ground.’” Crump said that a “stand Brian Fernandes and Adri- On May 8, Crump con- your ground” appeal had no enne Ellis speaking for the curred that Jones should have place in finding out the truth Jones and Banks families. been able to take advantage of about what happened the Scott Richardson and Richard the “stand your ground,” as he night Jones was killed. Lubin mostly spoke for Raja, was in fear of his life. Crump Crump said that if Raja and stating that Raja was in fear said that if Raja, and his at- his legal team were able to of his life because Jones came torneys, got their wish, they overturn the trial, it would be out of his car with a loaded would be sanctioning the mur- sanctioning the murder of the gun. Fernandes and Ellis, on der of Jones. young man. the other hand, said Jones “If the ‘stand your ground’ “On behalf of the family of was the one who should have defense is approved,” said Corey Jones, and for every been able to use “stand your Crump, “it would be tanta- American possessing a sense ground,” as he was the one mount to the murder of Corey of justice, I wish to commend in fear of his life. Richardson Jones. Corey was waiting for the judge for today’s ruling that insisted that Raja had iden- a helping hand, and all he got Florida’s Stand Your Ground tified himself as a cop even was bullets.” law has no place in shielding a though that identification had C.J. Jones, Corey Jones’s sworn law enforcement officer not been picked up by any brother, spoke out that morn- from facing justice after killing recording devices, like a cell- ing, saying that Raja did not an innocent man,” said Crump phone. Fernandes noted that identify himself to Corey. C.J. in a June 1 statement. “Nou- Raja’s statements had been in- believes Raja and his defense man Raja killed Corey Jones consistent and unreliable and attorney’s witnesses were not without any reasonable justifi- that Jones had no idea that telling the truth during their

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came out in support. ty Hall, both sides laid out which conducted a six-month At the hearing, Richard their case before the Mi- campaign to engage the mem- TRANSIT said union workers were like ami-Dade County Board bership and seek public sup- CONTINUED FROM 1A a family that was “at risk of of Commissioners. Just as port for public mass transit. losing 100 years of contracts.” commissioners started their passionately about the benefit “The agreement expired in questions, county negotiator Some of their education- of having stewards and MAP 2014. They couldn’t get a con- Tyrone Williams said a pos- al efforts included a clergy counselors. Supporters said tract between 2014 and 2017,” sible agreement was near. breakfast held at the historic that counselors spoke up for Richard said. “The dispute is He, Gimenez, and represen- Greater Bethel AME Church them to administrators when over a three-year contract. tatives from the union and in Overtown. Union officers personal and professional This is like Groundhog Day. county huddled on the left and rank-and-file members crises occurred. It makes no sense.” side of the dais. in May passed out leaflets Bus operator Kimberly Talks between the two Cheers and applause erupt- urging riders to tell the Mi- Peacock, a 13-year employee, sides stalled after the previ- ed when Williams announced ami-Dade Board of County told commissioners about ous contract expired in 2014. that a deal had been reached. Commissioners to support an incident on her bus route Negotiations and mediation Now, union members must public mass transit – and Photos courtesy of Mary Matthews, Transport Workers Union of America when a passenger suddenly failed to reach an agreement ratify the agreement. Union transit workers. struck another passenger for TWU Local 291 members Miguel Espertin and Ra- several times. In November officials say that likely will Union members also held a no reason. She called a coun- sheem Molina work on the Metromover system. 2017, they couldn’t resolve happen in the next month or major rally on June 2 that at- selor for advice. their issues during a non- so. tracted state lawmakers and Peacock said the program the union would seek rein- Members of other unions — binding hearing before a lo- Leading up to the hearing, political candidates, as well also helps her deal with statement of the program and including United Teachers of cal magistrate. Local 291 received assistance as leaders of labor and civic work-life issues, especially the four counseling positions Dade and postal workers — On Wednesday at Coun- from TWU International, organizations. illnesses related to her two when TWU and administra- sons, ages 11 and 12. One of tors begin their bargaining the boys suffers from asthma, session. which worsens during the “That’s going to be on the summer, rainy season, Pea- table. That service is too vital cock testified. That causes to the membership just to let her to be late or miss work go,” Washington said. altogether. The hearing last Wednes- “Sometimes we can’t call day before county commis- management at that time, sioners was the final oppor- but I can call MAP,” Peacock tunity to reach an agreement, said. “We need those people under rules set up by the state to step in for us.” Public Employees Relations Happy Father s Peacock said because their Commission. Commissioners ’ jobs force them to be away convened a special hearing to from home, she and others serve as arbitrators in a labor rely on friends and kinfolk to dispute that started October help. 2014. Day “I’m here nine hours and 22 The contract dispute was minutes a day. I have to have the main component among other people move my chil- several contentious issues dren as I move passengers,” between the union and Mi- she said. ami-Dade County adminis- Commissioner Dennis tration. Moss later complimented the In addition to the employ- union for the program. ment agreement, the union ~Deacon Dorrin D. Rolle “I would hope that some- also has criticized adminis- thing is retained. It’s good to trators over cuts in bus routes have someone to talk with and service, privatization of employees who are going some bus routes and the state Political advertising paid for by Dorrin D. Rolle for through problems,” Moss of some equipment. Miami Dade County Commission District 2 said. “It’s good to have peo- Union members packed the ple who walk the walk, who commission chambers for the know what’s going on.” hearing, which lasted more On Friday, Washington said than five and a half hours. The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018 NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT.

It Takes a Village Parent awareness about ending the Forum and Resource Fair HIV epidemic. The event will A meeting to address the in- start at 5:30 p.m. on Wednes- crease of youth violence in the day, June 20 at 5120 NW 24th community will be hosted by Ave. Dinner will be served and the Miami-Dade County Com- guests can enjoy raffles, priz- munity Relations Board Crim- es and give-aways. For more inal Justice and Law Enforce- information, contact Kalenthia ment Committee. The CRB, in Nunnally at 786-202-6598. association with Miami-Dade Commissioners Daniella Protect the Children Levine Cava and Dennis C. The Female Development Moss, will offer parents guid- World Organization will hold ance on how to prevent their its annual fundraising event ti- youths from entering the juve- tled Protect the Children Gala nile justice system from 6 — 8 Dinner. This fundraising event p.m. on Thursday, June 14 at seeks to bring awareness to the Goulds Parks Community the issues of human traffick- Center, 11350 SW 216th St. ing and child abuse preven- For more information, contact tion in local and international Miami-Dade County Commu- communities. It will start at nity Relations Board Director, 6:30 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. Law.com Shirley Plantin at 305-375- on Thursday, June 28 at The Circuit Court Judge Renatha S. Francis gets assistance with her robes from her husband, Philip Fender after 1406. Venue, 2345 Wilton Drive, being formally sworn in as a judge in August 2017. Fort Lauderdale. There will American Black be live entertainment by Betty Film Festival Wright and the Mister Mister All roads lead to Miami Foundation Inc., with DJ Ba- Jamaican-born judge elevated Beach for the American Black boo. For ticket information, Film Festival from June 13 visit FDWO.org. through 17. Join a community of artists, JUNETEETH EVENTS to Miami-Dade Circuit Court executives and industry taste- In celebration of Juneteenth, makers who gather each year PAMM collaborates with Na- in Miami Beach to showcase tional Museum of African Gov. Rick Scott appoints the Honorable Judge Renatha S. Francis to seat emerging talent, celebrate American History and Culture Black culture and create op- (NMAAHC) to host a screen- Miami Times Staff Report senting insurance providers via Green, who was the first ed promotion holds special portunities for people of col- ing of Papa Machete and H-2 in personal injury protection Black female judge to be ap- importance for the Caribbe- or to achieve success in the Worker 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Amid calls from the com- litigation. pointed in 1989. an Bar Association and the entertainment industry. The June 14 at the museum. A munity for more Blacks to She joins Judge Tanya Francis is a native of Jamai- wider Caribbean communi- festival has five action-packed conversation between docu- serve on the judicial bench, Brinkley and Judge Teretha ca, where she attended the ty, who are currently cele- days of red carpet premieres, mentary filmmaker Stephanie Gov. Rick Scott on Monday Lundy to make up the only Bridgeport Primary School, brating June as National Ca- master classes, celebrity con- Black, Jason Fitzroy Jeffers, appointed Judge Renatha S. three Black women of 123 St. Hugh’s High School for ribbean-American Heritage versations, tech talks, exclu- Rhea L. Combs and Joanne Francis to the Circuit Court judges currently serving Mi- Girls and the University of Month,” a statement from sive parties and more. For Hyppolite. Museum Curator of the 11th Judicial District. ami-Dade County, according the West Indies. the Caribbean Bar Associa- more information, visit abff. at NMAAHC will follow the Francis’ promotion fol- to the Caribbean Bar Associ- The Caribbean Bar Asso- tion said. “We are immensely com screenings, touching upon lows an initial appointment ation. ciation says it will remain proud of her achievements questions of identity, colorism, by Scott to the Miami-Dade Francis is only the second “hopeful that future jurists to date and look forward to HIV awareness labor and geography’s impact County Court back in August Black female judge appoint- continue to be well-qualified, her continued service to the Sistas Organizing to Sur- upon people across the Afri- 2017. Prior to the appointed to the Circuit Court in impartial and representative South Florida community, vive will observe 10 years of can Diaspora. ment, she worked as an at- Miami-Dade County. She fol- of the community they serve.” which many Caribbean na- mobilizing Black women to or- Open to the public. Free torney, specializing in repre- lows after retired Judge Mel- “Judge Francis’ long-await- tionals call home.” ganize to survive and raising with museum admission. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018

of these funds “embezzle- NewsHour’s and Miami na- time Democrats met to de- es in 60 percent of cases ment” while King explained tive Yamiche Alcindor and bate about the critical issues in comparison to whites in GOP how former Republican WLRN Public Media’s Luis facing Florida, while ‘proud Florida. CONTINUED FROM 1A Gov. Jeb Bush first started Hernandez – to stick to the NRA sellout’ Adam Putnam Gillum called for more the practice by taking a lit- forum rules. and right-wing extremist Blacks to serve on juries Putnam has done…you’d be tle and, when no one com- Gillum played to the Ron DeSantis have yet to and more Black judges to fired,” said Levine. plained, it became a normal crowd and, in the end, debate and continue to hide better reflect the diversity The other Republican can- There is only one trust practice. seemed to have the greater from voters.” of the state. didate for governor is Ron fund that the Legislature “There is only one trust number of applause lines. Republicans Putnam and Overall, the candidates DeSantis. is not allowed to sweep, fund that the Legislature is He drew cheers when he DeSantis will have their stood in unison on a number not allowed to sweep, and quipped he was the only first debate in Orlando on of policy issues such as le- Gillum, the lone Black and that is the concealed candidate, got a rousing ap- that is the concealed weap- “non-millionaire” on the June 28. galizing marijuana, banning plause by bringing the gun weapon trust fund. Let’s on trust fund,” said Graham. stage. At one point, he used The Democrats faced off assault weapons, abolishing issue closer to home. take some of that mon- “Let’s take some of that lyrics from rapper Migos’ in Tampa last Saturday eve- the “stand your ground” “There are countless gun ey“ out of the concealed money out of the concealed song: “I walk it like I talk it,” ning where the candidates law, making schools saf- violence incidents, which weapon permit (trust fund) weapon permit (trust fund) said Gillum. were busy taking shots at er, supporting seniors’ ravage neighborhoods ev- for the funding of other for the funding of other Democrats have not held each other. During that de- rights as well as a woman’s ery day of the week,” said needs in Florida.” needs in Florida.” the governor’s seat since bate, the candidates seemed right to choose. They were Gillum. Graham and the other 1994 and candidates have to dogpile on Levine, who is against standardized test- The Democratic hopefuls candidates agreed that they been crisscrossing the state leading in the current polls. ing in schools, but for free also took Gov. Rick Scott would veto any measure to campaigning and have al- At Monday’s forum, the universal college, affordable to task for being a “denier siphon funds from afford- ready debated each other criminal justice system and housing, raising the mini- of science” in the face of able housing initiatives. twice before Monday. the disparate treatment of mum wage and respecting climate change’s effects on The event was hosted Florida’s Democratic Black people and people of immigrants. coastal Florida. by the SEIU Florida State Chairman Terrie Rizzo said color came center stage. The candidates agreed to They also called out the Council, Dream Defenders voters have alternatives to Candidates took turns stand up against the power- Republican-controlled leg- Action Fund, Florida Im- “failed Republican leader- blaming the privatized pris- ful sugar industry, which is islature for raiding billions migration Coalition (FLIC) ship.” on system for profiting from in the crosshairs of environ- from a trust fund designat- Votes, New Florida Majori- “Unlike their Republican the incarceration of people mentalists, who blame them ed for affordable housing. ty, Organize Florida, Florida rivals, Democratic candi- of color. for water pollution. All In 2017, $130 million was Planned Parenthood PAC dates continue to offer a Levine talked about “cut- agreed not to take contribu- removed from the $292 mil- and the Color of Change fresh alternative to nearly ting the pipeline of Afri- tions from their lobbyists. lion Sadowski Affordable PAC. 20 years of failed Republi- can-American men going to The general consensus Housing Trust Fund by the The audience cheered can leadership,” wrote Riz- prison.” He said Florida is was to find a way to protect state’s legislature to resolve and clapped for issues they zo in a statement issued a national leader in locking the livelihoods of the nearly budget shortfalls. supported despite the ef- shortly after the debate. people up and that Blacks 50,000 workers while pro- Levine called the taking forts of moderators -- PBS “Tonight marks the third get longer prison sentenc- tecting the environment.

“Why aren’t the Afri- ery that are hindering Black segment at 6 p.m., followed sues we face,” Knowles said. can-Americans more op- Dr. Joy DeGruy’s Americans from moving for- by the movie screening from Overall, Gonzales said that timistic? There are Afri- ward. 7-8:30 p.m. then the discus- by looking at “our” past and CHAINS MAP theory of Post CONTINUED FROM 1A can-Americans in sports, “We are still bonded in a sion from 8:30-10 p.m. At- present, she hopes that “we” African-Americans are in Traumatic Slave way. We are shackled by not tendees are urged to bring could stimulate growth, find that not only celebrates June- politics. Sounds familiar? Syndrome supporting one another, not their business cards and be solutions and learn from teenth but provides solutions Change African-Americans obtaining the skills we need “ready to support” each oth- each other — as she has to breaking the mental chains. to Negro, and you have the to maintain a business; we er. learned from the film. KND will present a screen- opening line to ‘I Am Not • M: Multigenerational don’t have equal access to Chamber of Commerce In a clip from “I Am Not ing of the Oscar-nominated Your Negro,’” said Gonzales. trauma together with certain opportunities,” said head, Knowles, also said that Your Negro,” Baldwin said: film “I Am Not Your Negro” Gonzales and the others continued oppression Thomas. he also hopes the event can “The future of the negro in and a panel discussion June involved in the project were • A: Absence of But to feel free, people bring more unity as the film this country is as bright as 18 at the Overtown Perform- discussing if Black people have to get beyond the ef- explores “how we as a peo- the future of this country.” ing Arts Center. have made progress since the opportunity to heal fects of Post Traumatic Slave ple” have lived in this coun- For more information and “I Am Not Your Negro” is a ‘70s when they came up with or access benefits Syndrome, a condition stud- try. to register visit: https://www. documentary based on an un- the idea to start a series of available in the ied by researcher Dr. Joy De- “We will have a conver- eventbrite.com/e/having-our- finished manuscript of writer, educational and motivational society; leads to Gruy. sation about the movie, Mr. say-taking-back-our-comSTATE &- James Baldwin. In the film, events. Post Traumatic Slave Syn- Baldwin and what he went munity-tickets-46255371060. narrated by Samuel L. Jack- “Maybe we haven’t [made • P: Post Traumatic drome is the behavior that through and some of the is- Tickets are $20. FEDERAL son, Baldwin discusses the progress] if the same ques- Slave Syndrome survivors develop because of APPEALS state of racism in America tions are being asked. This is “multigenerational oppres- in the 1970s and accounts for an area that we will be talking “D.C.” Clark, president of sion … resulting from centu- POST-CONVICTION the experiences of Malcolm about — growth,” she said. DCS Mentoring Program; ries of … slavery, which was 3.800 STATE & FEDERALSTATE & X, Medgar Evans and Mar- The June 18 event, “Having Bishop James Adams, a cler- predicated on the belief that Wade Photo 3.850 KarenFEDERAL Photo tin Luther King Jr., his close Our Say: Taking Back Our gyman at St. John Institution- African-Americans were in- friends. Community” will tackle the al Missionary Baptist Church; herently/genetically inferior APPEALSHabeas & POST-CONVICAPPEALS Corpus TION When Gonzales, a busi- questions through a mixed and Marimba Williams, an to whites.” Another side-ef- 3.800 | 3.850 | Habeas Corpus ness owner, saw “I Am Not panel of professionals. African diaspora historian. fect is the difficulty to thrive POST813-445-CONVICTION-7335 305-570-2335402 E 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 Your Negro” for the first time Moderated by Miami-Dade Thomas, who plans to offer together in the business 199 East Flagler Street | Suite 1583.800 Miami, Florida 33131 Wade M. Whidden, Esq. Karen Johnson, Esq. when it premiered in 2016, Chamber of Commerce a psychological perspective world. Wade M.Wade Whidden, PhotoEsq. 3.850 Karen Johnson,Karen Esq. Photo she thought that it was some- president and CEO, Gordon on the panel, said there are As a solution to the lack of Miami Naples / Ft. Myers thing that every Black person Eric Knowles, the panel will many mental factors and de- collaboration, the event will JacksonvilleJacksonville Miami OrlandoHabeasOrlando Naples/Ft. Corpus Myers Tampa* Tampa* needed to see. include Thomas; William lusions stemming from slav- start off with a networking *Main Office. The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you retain counsel, ask us to send you free information about813 our qualifications-445 and experience.-7335 402 E 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 Wade M. Whidden, Esq. Karen Johnson, Esq.

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THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 13-19, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM business SECTION B MIAMI GARDENS Ready-mix concrete jobs on the horizons

Ozinga is known for its convoy of ready- mix concrete trucks. The company is opening a new facility in Miami Gardens and will be hosting a job fair on June 16.

Ozinga, which is expanding in South services customers via a fleet “our central location. When Ozinga first came to cal construction sector and of trucks, barges, rail, and the “From the City's perspec- South Florida company pres- create good-paying manufac- Florida, has several post openings iconic red-and-white-striped tive, the Ozinga job fair con- ident Marty Ozinga said the turing jobs for residents, but concrete mixers. firms their commitment to economy and the workforce it will also have a multiplier CAROLYN GUNISS fair from 9 a.m. to noon Satur- Ozinga set up a plant in Mi- being a good corporate part- were draws. effect on the regional econo- [email protected] day, June 16, at the Betty T. Fer- ami in 2017, which is located at ner – both by investing in the “The opening of the new my.” guson Recreational Complex, 2165 NW 17th St. It has made community and hiring local South Florida facility demon- Construction has been on a Citing the city’s location as located at 3000 NW 199th St., another expansion since, residents to join their work- strates confidence in the re- rebound since the 2008 reces- a reason, ready-mix concrete in Miami Gardens. when it acquired Banaszak force,” Benson said. covering economy, steady sion. For the last year, the in- and materials company Oz- “At the job fair, Ozinga is Concrete, with locations in Ozinga was named a 2017 growth in the construction industry added 41,800 jobs as of inga Bros. Inc. has set down seeking to hire drivers, batch- Davie and Hollywood. Top Work Place by the Chica- dustry and a strong testament November, according to the roots in Miami Gardens. And men, loader operators, me- The Miami Gardens loca- go Tribune and the Milwau- to a skilled workforce,” Marty Florida Department of Eco- it is hiring, too. chanics, yard operators, and tion is expected to open later kee Journal Sentinel newspa- Ozinga told Florida Construc- nomic Opportunity. The family-owned Chica- quality control technicians,” a this year. per. tion News. At the job fair, candidates go-based business has se- news release said. The compa- Ozinga executives, who Since locating in Miami, “We are committed to South can become familiar with lected the former site of the ny offers benefits including -re were unavailable for an inter- Ozinga has become a local Florida and look forward to some equipment as Ozinga former Wabash Trailer at the tirement planning options. view, sent a message saying supplier of ready-mix con- creating new jobs and gen- will have a concrete mixer on Golden Glades Interchange for The 90-year-old company that Miami Gardens was a crete or concrete blocks to erating tax revenue that will site. Bring an updated resume its new plant. Already Ozinga provides concrete, other ma- draw because of its location. a variety of residential and provide a boost to the overall and be prepared for on-site is seeking staffing for the -lo terials, and energy solutions Miami Gardens City Manager commercial projects, includ- economy in the state for many interviews, the release said. cation, which has been under in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana Cameron Benson reiterated ing the Miami Gardens Public years to come,” Marty Ozinga To start the application pro- construction since mid-May. and Michigan, and employs that Ozinga approached and Works and PortMiami Cruise said. “This investment will cess, apply at ozinga.com/ca- Ozinga will be hosting a job more than 2,000 workers. It selected the city based on Terminal, the release said. not only strengthen the lo- reers. MIA opens new sports charter terminal

tition for Wrestle Mania. We Area will welcome pro athletes from are going to be in a regular rotation for Super Bowls,” near and far privately at the airport said Talbert. “So, we are going to use this as part of our JENNY ZIEGLER sports teams and their ath- bid package, so that we can Special to the Miami Times letes. get more events, showing that Signature Flight Support this is the only such facility The South Florida sports and MIA opened what they in the entire world. That dis- scene is booming and is call a one-of-kind terminal tinguishes us from the com- poised to expand as it is with a ribbon-cutting cere- petition. This is going to get scouted by teams and major mony that brought out some us more teams, more players, sporting events. of the key officials and avia- more business, and at the end Miami-Dade County has al- tion leaders in Miami. of the day, more economic ready locked in the Formula On hand for the event were activity and more jobs,” said One Grand Prix for 2019; the Isaac Lee Sr., area director of Talbert. Miami Open at Hard Rock Signature Flight Service Mi- The sports terminal comes Stadium; and Super Bowl LIV ami, Lester Sola, director & with a $4-million price tag in 2020. Major League Soccer CEO of Miami-Dade Aviation and took less than a year to has committed to Miami and Department, Mark Johnstone, complete. It covers 3,500 is in search of a place to put BBA Aviation Group chief ex- square feet and features a very a 25,000-square-foot stadium. ecutive, William Talbert III, Photos courtesy of Francisco Gonzalez vibrant-colored VIP suite, Team members now have president/CEO of the Greater The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Signature Flight Support’s brand-new 3,500 a lounge and office support the option of a more private Miami Convention & Visi- equipment. Secured parkway to arrive in Miami-Dade tors Bureau and Miami-Dade square-foot Sports Charter Terminal that opened at Miami International Airport. ing is a part of the package. – their very own terminal. Commissioners Joe Martinez in the secured terminal. The GMCVB’s Talbert said “We are going to use this in Tatiana Cruse, assistant On Friday, June 8, Miami In- and Jean Monestime. The joint venture between his agency is going to use the all of our promotional mate- general manager of Signature ternational Airport rolled out The terminal will help ath- Signature Flight Service and sports terminal to lure some rial when we go out to seek Flight Miami, worked closely a new sports charter terminal letes escape the normal air- MIA is geared toward attract- of the top athletes and sport- new events. We are in com- with Lee and oversaw getting for use by local, national and port traffic and long check-in ing elite sporting events to ing events to the city of Mi- petition right now for World international professional lines. Fans will not be allowed Miami-Dade. ami. Cup in 2026. We’re in compe- SEE MIA 10B The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018

Tourism boom helps create 1.5 million jobs Florida’s industry achieves its “I am proud to announce ida has created more than 1.5 last year. Florida’s 18 major airports that Florida set an all-time million jobs, and a large part Following efforts by VIS- in Q1 2018 increased 7.6 per- highest quarter ever in history record by welcoming over 33 of this growth is because of IT FLORIDA and Scott to cent over the same period million visitors to our state the state’s tourism industry, better market Florida visita- the previous year. Of total Miami Times Staff Reporter period in 2017 and is the larg- during the first quarter of he continued. tion from Canada,1.4 million enplanements, 80.1 percent est quarter for visitation in 2018. This historic tourism According to research by Canadians came to Florida were domestic; up 1.4 million Florida hit an all-time re- Florida history. Scott made number represents a 7.4 per- VISIT FLORIDA, an esti- in Q1 2018. It is an increase compared to Q1 of last year. cord 33.2 million visitors in the announcement on Tues- cent increase over last year mated record 29.1 million of 2.5 percent from Q1 2017, The number of rooms sold the first quarter of 2018, ac- day following the release of and demonstrates the mo- domestic visitors traveled continuing Florida’s strong and the hotel occupancy rate cording to Gov. Rick Scott. a report by VISIT FLORIDA, mentum that our state has to Florida in Q1 2018, an 8.5 growth of 4 percent in the in Q1 2018 also grew by 3.3 This represents an increase the state’s official tourism built,” Scott said. percent increase in domestic 2017 calendar year. percent and 1.9 percent re- of 7.4 percent over the same marketing corporation. Since December 2010, Flor- visitors over the same period Total enplanements at spectively. Dozens sit on a beach in Miami, May 28, 2017. On June 5, Gov. Rick Scott announced that tourism has reached a record number in the state.

Photos courtesy of U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Jared Black PR Wire gets new editor FMU communications alumnus Joseph Ellick Jr. takes the helm

Miami Times Staff Report University, with a bach- ELECTION NOTICE elor’s degree in English, The public is advised that Opa-locka Community Development Corp. shall Miami-based Black TV broadcast and com- conduct its Board of Directors’ Election. OLCDC Members are invited to news distribution communications. vote on the Election Day as follows: pany, Black PR Wire has He will serve as the cor- added a new edition to porate editor and host/ DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 11, 2018 the team. producer of “Thrivin’ TIME: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Joseph Ellick Jr. will Online,” the company’s Polling Place: Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) serve as the newsroom YouTube channel, which 675 Ali Baba Blvd, Opa-locka, FL 33054 editor and national news makes its official debut correspondent. later this summer. Membership Application Form to be eligible to vote must be submitted by “I’m so blessed and ex- He has produced Friday, June 18, 2018 by 5:00 P.M. Individuals interested to serve on the cited to be a part of the award-winning pieces OLCDC Board must submit their candidate application form by June 18, Black PR Wire team. The for Revolt TV, NASCAR, 2018 by 5:00 PM. Qualified candidates list and ballots will be posted and opportunity has really and The Trayvon Mar- available to the members and to the public on Friday, July 20,2018. motivated me, and this tin Foundation, to name is just the beginning of a few. He has penned a For more information please contact OLCDC at 305-687-3545 or visit our some exciting things that number of articles that website at www.olcdc.org. are on the horizon,” said have been published on- Ellick. line and in multiple pub- Ellick brings an invalu- lications including Black Section 5.01 Eligibility for Membership: Members shall be those persons able amount of writing College Today. who: and editing experience, While at FMU, South Black PR Wire (a) reside, own property, or are employed in All the Service Areas, and knowledge and commu- Florida’s only historically Joseph Ellick Jr. (b) are 18 years of age or older, and nity engagement to the Black college or universi- (c) who indicate an interest in becoming a Member by completing the nation’s first and largest ty, he started the first-ever first sports broadcast divi- as president of the FMU membership application process. online newswire compa- student-published maga- sion and was instrumen- chapter of the National ny. Ellick is a recent grad- zine,The Roar Magazine. tal in developing various Association of Black Jour- Section 6.02 Qualifications of Board of Directors: uate of Florida Memorial Ellick also produced the events for the community nalists. a) Each director who is elected by the Members as set forth in Section 6.03(a) shall be an individual who: 1) resides within the designated in all Service Area’s and/or Target Area of the corporation, or 2) works in or maintains a business within the Service Area and/or Target Area, or 3) is an individual who owns property within the Service Area and/ or Target Area. b) Each director who is appointed as set forth in Sections 6.03 (b) and 6.03(c) shall be an individual who: 1) is at least eighteen (18) years of age, and 2) has technical expertise pertinent to the corporation’s goals and objectives.

The service area (“Service Area”) boundaries of the corporation are: (a) North, County Line Road (Northwest 215 Street); (b) East 17th Avenue South to State Road #9 East to 7th Avenue South to 119th Street; (c) West, Northwest 57th Avenue.

The target area (“Target Area”) boundaries of the corporation are: North, NW 167th Street; East, NW 17th Avenue; South, NW 127th Street; West, NW 57th Avenue.

The zip codes for these boundaries are the following: 33054, 33055 and Photos by Francisco Gonzalez 33056. A view of the decor inside Miami’s new sports terminal

Greg Chin, spokesman this project, says that this fly through and that’s the for Miami-Dade Aviation is a “very unique facili- business we’re attracting MIA Department, from whom ty – the first ever of its with this particular facil- CONTINUED FROM 9B Signature Flight Service kind.” ity,” Lee told The Miami leases, said the design “We constructed this Times. all items delivered, the was a partnership. facility in order to at- Lee says the company necessary permits and “We partnered with tract all the sports teams is already working with paperwork through Mi- them in the design and that visit the Miami area. such teams as Real Ma- ami-Dade. Cruse thinks construction of the facil- Whether it is profession- drid and United Man- the décor is very “Miami. ity,” Chin said. al teams, collegiate teams chester, coming this “We wanted that Mi- The new terminal is or even if they are VVIP summer to Dolphins Sta- ami spice and that Miami located at 3551 NW 59th customers; sometimes dium, and it hopes to at- flavor. Keeping it simi- Ave., in Miami, just about team members fly sepa- tract even bigger events lar to our main building, a mile away from the rately from the whole en- and teams such as the but this building is very north side of the airport. tire team, and they want Miami Heat, MLB and modern.” Lee, who spearheaded an exclusive terminal to NBA All-Star games. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018 The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018

Rising heavyweight boxer, Raphael Ak- pejiori and veteran Jamaican boxer, Glen Johnson stand outside a gym.

Photo courtesy of George Hanson Miami boxer on quest to become a champion ‘The Nigerian Hurricane’ says he is aspiring boxer for the past Akpejiori immediately best fit for me,” said Akpejio- said Burchfield. “A pro debut is five months. Johnson said the passed the test. ri, acknowledging that he was a very big step in your career.” on a mission to knock out the world quest may take several years “My goal is to become the wooed by other promoters, There are plans to have a to accomplish. world’s heavyweight cham- including Floyd Mayweather, boxing event in Miami as well. K. BARRETT BILALI university’s basketball team “He is learning rather pion within four years,” said but they were not on the same “There are a lot of people Special to The Miami Times from 2010 to 2014. He also quickly,” said Johnson. “He Akpejiori. page. that he knows,” said Burchfield. played as a tight end on the had great skills before work- “The thing that really im- British boxer Anthony Josh- “When the time is right to do it When Raphael Akpejiori hit football squad in 2014 at his ing with me.” pressed me about Raphael is ua – who also has Nigerian there, we would certainly bring his opponents on the basketball alma mater before attaining a Those skills were acquired that he is a natural athlete,” parents – is now the world’s him back to Miami.” court, he got a foul. master’s degree in mechanical in Akpejiori’s first two years said Burchfield. “An athlete heavyweight champion while Meanwhile, Akpejiori goes When he hit his opponents engineering. of boxing in the amateur his entire life. Also, his in- American contender Deontay through his daily routine of on the football field, he got a His day job is working for leagues. His amateur boxing telligence … His parents are Wilder is seen as the main training, working and rest. penalty. the University of Miami as a record boasts 14 victories, 10 well-educated. He is a com- challenger. His day begins at 6 a.m. with Now, the aspiring heavy- project coordinator in the Fa- of which were knockouts, and plete package.” “This is the mix we want to weight training, running, yoga, weight contender seeks to hit cilities Management depart- one loss. Akpejiori’s father is an at- have Raphael in,” said Burch- swimming and other activities and knock out his opponents ment. But his real job and “Before I sign a boxer, I ask torney and banker while his field. “This is a special attrac- to increase strength and con- in the boxing ring where it deep-seated goal is to become them this first question: ‘why mother is the owner of a su- tion. He is going to excite this ditioning. Then off to his day will all be fair play. the undisputed heavyweight do you want to fight?’” said permarket back in Nigeria. boxing world. We are very ex- job. At 6 p.m. he hits the gym Last week, Akpejiori was in- champion of the world. boxing veteran Jimmy Burch- His parents sent him to a bas- cited to have him on the CES and trains with Johnson on troduced to the boxing world “I think he will be a future field Sr., CEO of Classic En- ketball camp in South Africa team.” agility, boxing drills, shadow as “The Nigerian Hurricane” world champion for sure,” said tertainment and Sports, who where his athletic skills were At 6-foot, 8-inches and 260 boxing and hitting the heavy at an event at Foxwood Resort his boxing trainer and former recently signed Akpejiori as first recognized. Raised in pounds, Akpejiori has both bag. He hits the bed by 10 p.m. Casino in Connecticut. His light heavyweight, Glen John- one of his prime fighters. Nigeria, he first came to the size and the bulk to build his every night. His day off is Sun- “ring name” reflects his many son. “I have been around box- The correct response for United States on a scholarship heavyweight career. Now, it is day. years as an athlete for the Uni- ing for 27 years, and I truly Burchfield is when the pro- to play high school basketball a matter of experience. “Just like in all things, you versity of Miami’s Hurricanes. believe he has what it takes to spective fighter says he wants at the Sunrise Christian Acad- Akpejiori’s team is looking have to put in the work,” said Akpejiori, who resides in make his mark on boxing.” to be a world champion. emy in Wichita, Kansas at the to get him his first profession- Akpejiori. Miami, may be remembered This is not going to happen “If they answer anything age of 17. al fight by the end of this sum- “If you don’t do it, you get as a starting power forward overnight, said Johnson who less, I am not interested in “Jimmy Burchfield hap- mer. knocked out,” he said. “If I do for two of his four years on the has been working with the them,” said Burchfield. pened to be, at this time, the “We want him to be ready,” it, I will succeed.” 13 Sell It | Rent It | Find a Job | A Car A House | An Apartment Classified 13 THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 13-19, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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A historically Black in campus facili- ical cannabis in the farming research and college and universi- ties, Mic reported. state, which legalized community educa- ty in Louisiana is try- No other institutions the substance in 2016 tion, will oversee the ing to make its mark in the medical marijuana industry. Southern Univer- sity and Agricul- tural and Medicinal College in Baton Rouge will launch a MIAMI-DADE FIREFIGHTER medical marijuana (Certified and Non-Certified) program after a contract with Advanced Base Salary Range: $41,013- $71,637 Annually Biomedics, a Louisi- Additional Pay Incentives are Available ana-based company Trainee Rate: $39,162 specializing in phar- maceutical-grade The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department will be accepting online marijuana products, applications for the position of Firefighter, beginning Monday, June was approved on 4, 2018 through Sunday, June 24, 2018. Applicants must possess a May 25. 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JAYDA HALL cet visited Little Haiti, Over- celebration of life and shows [email protected] town, Allapattah and Liberty how complex we are as peo- City to gather plants from in- ple.” Ceramicist Morel Doucet ner-city neighborhoods. Sometime next year, Dou- sits in a black office chair and “Thesethe spaces are sacred,” art is cet’s hopes to have about 30 stretches high with charcoal he said. “I look and see that art pieces for “New Kin, Black in his hands, pressing it into these neighborhoods are Kin.” his artwork taped to a white changing super fast and how But visitors can now get a wall. these people are pushed away, look at his fragile multi-col- As he removes his blue but what is constant is the ored, shaded ceramic pieces gloves that are now black, vegetation. The plants incur called “Follicles, Cells, Biota,” the 27 year old stands up and the dreams and happenings in at the art exhibit. The work cleans his hands while he the space.” is made out of clay and was stares at the carbon drawing Doucet is taking an envi- designed to “provoke” con- called “Cane Sugar, A Ghet- ronmental approach to “met- versations about people of to Garden.” The artwork aphorically” describe climate color and their complex re- portrays a Black man with gentrification in the South Terence Price II lationship to their physical an afro and bushy eyebrows Florida community. Morel Doucet Jamilah Sabur surroundings, according to surrounded by affixed leaves And he is one of four Black April 28 and is open until July Arbelaez, ArtCenter’s pro- said he hasn’t visited Hai- Doucet. gathered from Liberty Square. artists who are part of an 8 for visitors to discover what grams coordinator. “Each of ti since he was younger, and Doucet graduated from The piece is part of a large even larger group of artists defines surrounding neigh- the artists has experienced a taking the nature approach New World School of the Arts group of his current artwork contributing creative work borhoods, cities and land- place in a way that is deeply with his art is what connects and received a bachelor’s de- called “New Kin, Black Kin,” to the “Between a View and a scapes. personal, but they can be un- him back to his native land gree of fine arts in ceramics where Doucet says he’s “ex- Milestone” exhibit at ArtCen- “Art has a way of describing derstood universally through and keeps him “grounded.” with a concentration in illus- amining what kin means to ter/South Florida, in Miami the indescribable, and that their work.” “We come from proud his- tration from the Maryland his identity.” Beach. comes through in this exhi- Doucet was born in Haiti tory,” he said. “We overcame Institute College of Art in Over a period of time, Dou- The exhibit launched on bition,” said curator Angelica but grew up in the U.S. He our oppressors. This art is a SEE ART 6C

“Bike Life,” a series initiated by Terence Price II that shows teenage boys riding through the inner city on their bikes.

Credit: Photo by David Gary Lloyd Credit: Photo by Terence Price II

Follicles, Cells, Biota” by Morel Doucet.

Artist Adler Guer- rier works on an art project in his space at the ArtCenter/ South Florida.

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ROBERT LEE VIRGIL CARR REGGIE C. WILLIAMS WALTER L. MCCLAIN JR. LESTER JOHNSON WILLIE JAMES GREEN CUNNINGHAM SR. 05/12/2003 11/12/1931 - 11/13/2001 aka “JET” 03/05/1954 - 02/08/2014 07/01/1924 - 01/16/2014 05/27/1922 - 05/20/1994 From his late wife Ethel 02/16/1961 - 06/10/1991 Love you! Your children, Carr; children, Jackie, We miss you. We love you and miss you. We love and miss you. You are forever in our grands and great Dedrick, DJ and the Carr Love your family. Your children, parents, Kadon, Kahlil, Brandon thoughts and hearts. Love, grandchildren. family. sister and brother. wife Sarah and family.

WILLIE JAMES MILLER LEROY MCKINNEY SR. 08/30/1941 - 06/12/2017 06/20/1935 - 03/29/2016 In loving memory on Father’s Day For someone who meant so much and loved by all he knew Happy Birthday! who left behind a trail of tears and precious memories, too Daddy, We loved the sunshine in his You never knew that you smile and kindness in his heart was our hero. but heaven saw that he was tired From, Cheryl, Remus, Liz, which meant we had to part And now that it’s his special day Cathy, Raymond, David and dear angels, hear our prayer family. please guard him with your gentle wings and tend GILES HUTTON ALFRED LEE BARR him with great care 06/17/1931 - 07/22/2017 07/19/1939 - 07/14/2015 For he was someone wonderful and words just can’t convey how Happy Birthday, my love. We love and miss you. much we wish that he was here Your wife, Virgina Genella and family. once more, with us today.

JOSEPH RAHMING 06/25/1925 - 06/09/2015 The Miami Times Man

My Dad always told me never borrow Always try to get it on your own Daddy, you were the Man, I am A Bad Man SIDONIE RAYMAL HILLS EDSEL WALKER TYRONE MAXWELL, JR. Happy Birthday WILLIAM “3-D” JOHNSON, JR. 06/28/1969 - 03/07/2007 05/06/1927 - 05/11/2005 09/03/1979 - 06/14/2008 Your Son, Eric Rahming 12/23/1964 - 08/06/2012 Happy Birthday We love and miss you. You have truly been missed. We miss and will forever Your Mom and Family Your children. We love you. The family. love you. Rell and Snok.

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HOV Sounds Like You FRED Looks Like You SAM Acts like You. We love and miss you dearly. Happy Father’s Day PAUL HENDERSON WALTER CLARIT ERNEST L. HENRY JOHN L. CRAWFORD 08/10/1922 - 09/11/2005 08/03/1919 - 03/06/2003 07/25/1927 - 04/17/2006 07/20/1938 - 01/26/2017 We love and miss you. Your family loves and The Family misses you dearly.

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We love and miss you, and we want to wish you a very Happy Father’s Day.

Dollie Zeigler and KENNETH “COACH” EDISON BUTTS SAM COLEMAN DAVID CRUMP SR. Family WILCOX 01/05/1945 - 09/03/2014 09/11/1934 - 09/05/2009 08/15/1959 - 06/11/2017 I love and miss you, Daddy. The Florence Family Gone, but never forgotten. Rest in Peace. Love always From Angel. The Green Family We love and miss you. Wife, Gloria and children. Your kids and grandkids. The Wilcox Family

JOHNNY “JAKE” PINSON LEROY SMITH LESTER JONES WILLIE S.J. WHITE JIMMIE WILLIAMS SR. GARTH C. REEVES, JR. 07/31/1932 - 12/26/2016 10/05/1939 - 05/14/2018 11/10/1934 - 11/22/2016 01/18/1932 - 11/16/2004 02/13/1938 - 11/24/2010 1951-1982

All our love We love and miss you We love and miss you. We love and miss you, We love and miss you Yo will never be forgotten. Derek, Tawanna, Otis The Family The Family Daddy. Angie, Wanda, Kenny, Your children, Jimmie Jr., Rest in peace. Josie and Corey. Mitzi and Jamal; and grands The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018

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THE High School: Ritchel Calvaire; service. The men of the church Thierry Perard; Francesca are taking an active role in SOCIAL WHIRL Pierre North Miami Senior helping to groom and shape the VENNDA-REI GIBSON | [email protected] High School: Lemec Petit- lives of young men. William E. Ebony Cobb John Frere; Lashawn Clarke III serves as chairman A. Ferguson Senior McKenzie; Melissa of the Church of the Open High: Kelly Ly; Latour Robert Morgan Door Men’s Fellowship Kaitlyn Amador; Educational Center: Worship Service, Deacon Guisella Cruz; Markevia Bryant; Lavert Combs, is president Gonzalo Montoya Naeyana McNear; of the men’s fellowship and Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Eileen Toledo; Kayle Reverend Adrian McLean is Academy: Michelle Zaldivar Ronald W. interim pastor of the Church of Clarke III Garcia-Guevara Reagan/Doral Senior the Open Door. Miami Beach Senior High: High School: Adriana I thought this poem by Michelle Komisarchik; Merino; Daisy Lau; Ronald Josiah Gilbert Holland was Glenda Jurado; Caroline W.; Diego Mansilla School more than timely for these Santos Miami Carol City for Advanced Studies– All times and especially timely Senior High School: Ma’Kia Campuses: Natalia Mercado; as we celebrate Fathers Day 2018 Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Expo Annual College Scholarship Pro- Moulton; Justin Mitchell Anastasiya Shulhan South on this Sunday honoring gram high school winners at the award ceremony on May 24. Miami Central Senior High Dade Senior High School: fathers, celebrating fatherhood, School: Manadou Blaise; Anay Gonzalez; Ja’Kyra paternal bonds, and the Sixty years ago, members parents and dignitaries at the E. Alyssa Lamadriz Coral Tamara Fleurissaint;Deron Brown; Johnpaul Salinas influence of fathers in society. of Northwestern’s Class of Darwin Fuchs Pavilion on the Reef Senior High School: Green; Isis Flanders; Miami South Miami Senior High In history, the nation’s first 1958 were celebrating their fairgrounds. Congratulations Eric Baugh; Carson Fallon; Coral Park Senior High School: Mohammad Srour; Father’s Day was celebrated high school graduation, and to all 2018 graduates. Each of Steven Lazar; Hannah School: Abiu Jorgge; Melissa Angelo Madruga; Anilegna on June 19, 1910, in the state this week, class members are you is beginning a new chapter Llende Cutler Bay Senior High Padron; Arismel Rodriguez Nunez Abreu Southwest of Washington. However, it coming together to celebrate in your lives. Graduations are School: Estheralice Lopez; Miami Edison Senior High Miami Senior High School: was not until 1972, that the and remember this milestone. nostalgic moments for parents, Amberlynn Pitochelli Design School: Deborah Cyrille; Ana Castaneda; Eunice Baez day honoring fathers became Reunion activities will kick off family and friends and a time & Architecture Senior High Jaii Laguerre; Micah Moses Toledo; Laura Paule Westland a nationwide holiday in the this Friday with a meet-and- for celebrating the many steps School: Olivia Graham; Ruth Miami Jackson Senior High Hialeah Senior High School: United States. greet at Di’Anes Banquet Hall and accomplishments that Suarez Dr. Michael M. Krop School: Shirley Manzanares; Denise Carillo; Jessica “GOD, give us men! A time in Miami Gardens. Saturday’s have made this day possible. Senior High: Alan Imar; Lamyra Thompson Miami Nunez William H. Turner like this demands Strong minds, activities will include a Milestones are a part of each Kaitlyn Guise; Nathaniel Killian Senior High School: Technical Arts High School: great hearts, true faith and luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. person’s personal history. Manor Felix Varela Senior Shawn Thomas; Chavely Nella Justal; Ruth Cherfrere; ready hands; Men whom the lust at the Miami Shores Country 2018 High School Scholarship High School: Clara Betancur; Gonzalez; Garisa Slaton Donate Brooks; Darius of office does not kill; Men whom Club and an evening social at Award winners included: Karina D’Amato; Krystal Miami Lakes Educational Kemp; Zakara Skerrette; the spoils of office cannot buy; the home of Sadie Hartfield Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Lucena; Kaytlin Alzugaray Center: Katherine Duarte; Keyuanna Williams Young Men who possess opinions and a in Little River. On Sunday, the Senior High School: William G. Holmes Braddock Senior Jessica Amanambu Miami Men’s Preparatory Academy: will; Men who have honor; men class will worship together at Gozlan Dayanna Medina; High School: Shan’T-Erica: Norland Senior High School: Asia Hyman Young Women’s who will not lie; Men who can the Church of the Incarnation Luna Perricone American Joel Gonzalez; Roseliz Khamari Louissaint; Preparatory Academy: stand before a demagogue And at 9 a.m. Next week I hope to Senior High School: Demiya Ochoa-Perez; Mary Faas; Shaquera Johnson Miami Johnisha Wright Alternative damn his treacherous flatteries share the names of members Davis; Ayana Bradshaw; Kevin Ferro Hialeah Gardens Northwestern Senior High Education Scholarship without winking! Tall men, sun- of the class who participated Desiree Thomasa Arthur & Senior High School: Ernesto School: Kayla Walton Miami Awards COPE Center North: crowned, who live above the fog in their 60th reunion, with Polly Mays Conservatory of Marin; Yailin Navarro; Palmetto Senior High School: Janet Santiesteban Dorothy In public duty, and in private perhaps, a photo. The Miami- the Arts: Shadiah Edwards Ashley Gutierrez; Destiny Nicholas Macia; Taylor M. Wallace COPE: Elizabeth thinking; For while the rabble, Dade County Youth Fair & Barbara Goleman Senior Cepero Hialeah-Miami Lakes Burroughs; Gianna Sweeting Alvarenga; Thalia Navarro with their thumb-worn creeds, Exposition held a Scholarship High School: Vincent Brown Senior High School: Tiana Miami Senior High School: Pace Center: Anyle Alcazar Their large professions and their Program dinner ceremony on Valeria Donoso; Emily Downer ; Jonathan Feliciano Britney Alpizar; Ariel School Board Member Steve little deeds, Mingle in selfish May 24. The 2018 Scholarship Wong BioTech@ Richmond Hialeah Senior High School: Trueba; Adalain Sans; John Gallon III will be the guest strife, lo! Freedom weeps, Wrong Fund was awarded to 182 Heights High School: Jessica Genevieve Arias; Maidelys Clement Miami Southridge speaker for the Church of the rules the land and waiting deserving high school seniors Little Booker T. Washington Gonzalez;Stephanie Senior High School: Nathaly Open Door Men’s Fellowship Justice sleeps.” Happy Fathers graduating from public and Senior High School: Abdallah Figueroa; Rodniel Placentia Figueroa; Tytianna Elam: Worship Service, Sunday, June Day as you celebrate, remember private schools across the Joudeh; Jamyra Rogers Homestead Senior High School: Nakaycia Brewton Miami 17 at 10 a.m. The theme for the and honor on this day. And so it county. Coral Gables Senior High Laquarry Johnson; Samuel Springs Senior High School service is “Men of Vision: is as we Live, Love, Pray, Laugh, The event was attended School: Juliana Balladares; White iTech @Thomas A. Fouzia Raza; Fariha Raza Standing on the Promises Sing and Dance in the Whirl. by more than 500 students, Melanie Wu; Ximena Puig; Edison Educational Center: Miami Sunset Senior High: of God.” The Knights of Gold, Blessings. 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Graduated May 21 with honors from Clark Atlanta University. She earned a master’s degree in social work. Parents: Angelia and the late Kermit Brown Sr. Love, White and Brown family. “I hope your dreams take you . . . to the corners of your smiles, the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities and to the most ELAN INGRAM JORDAN INGRAM Lincoln High James Rickards High special places Howard University Tallahassee Community Chemical Engineer College your heart has ever Eyvette and Fedrick C. Broadcasting Journalism Ingram Eyvette and Fedrick C. Ingram known. Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 13-19, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM FOUR GREAT RESORTS FOR THE FOURTH

Chris McClelland The Old Pine Treehouse at the Mohicans Resort, in Ohio — one of the properties offering special deals for the July 4th weekend.

IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING A GETAWAY, THESE SPOTS SPREAD OUT ACROSS THE COUNTRY

JESSICA COLLEY CLARKE New York Times Hotels across the United States are celebrating the Fourth of July with discounts, packages and resort credits that add extra value to an Independence Day getaway. If you’re thinking about a midsummer getaway, here are a few to consider.

Tree Houses and Kayaking, Paddle Boarding Natural Beauty in Central Ohio and Tons of Sun in Florida In the Amish country of central Ohio, The Mohicans Resort is offering 25 percent off its Stay three nights and get a fourth night free over the Fourth of July at The Westin Cape regular rates, which start at $240 per night, from July 2 to 4. Set among tall trees, four Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral, Fla. Rates start at $165 per night. This pack- cabins and six unique tree houses (some with outdoor showers) offer a peaceful retreat age also includes a $100 resort credit and free upgrade based on availability. Set in Tarpon complete with fire pits. On the Fourth of July, a fireworks display is scheduled in Downtown Point Marina and near over 400 miles of navigable canals and waterways, this is a serene Loudonville, a 10-minute drive from the resort. Other activities near the resort include zip location for kayaking, paddle boarding and sunset cruises. line tours, horseback riding and canoeing.

Fireworks and Fire Pits in California Fireworks and At the Hotel del Coronado, just outside San Diego, Calif., the property’s 130th anniversary Frozen Treats in South Carolina brings additional value to a Fourth of July package. Rooms start from $524 per night compared In Charleston, S.C., the HarbourView Inn has a private waterfront rooftop with views of to the regular $602 per night rate, and the resort is offering a $130 resort credit for a two-night the fireworks shows set across the river. Rates start at $328 per night, compared to the stay (or $260 for a four-night stay) plus complimentary tickets to a beach party on July 1 com- regular starting rate of $429 per night. A special rooftop reception on the Fourth of July will plete with live music, beachfront fire pits and a fireworks display ($50 value for two people). On offer free boozy popsicles for adults and free ice cream cones for children. the Fourth of July, the bay side of the hotel offers views of Coronado Island’s fireworks display. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018

org to purchase tickets Northwestern Class of 7 p.m. every second Thurs- African Heritage Cultural Arts 1962 day to discuss general com- Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; SCHOOL MEETINGS: 3 p.m. every second Satur- munity issues; Northside Po- Info: Call 305-336-4287 Miami Northwestern Class day, African Heritage Cultural lice Station; 799 NW 81st St.; of 1968 Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Info: Call 786-512-3641 The Morris Brown College 2 p.m. every fourth Satur- Ave.; Info: Call 305-681-3330 Miami-Dade/Broward Alumni day; African Heritage Cultural Women on the Move, Inc. Association LIFESTYLE Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Booker T. Washington Class Every fourth Saturday for 9:30 a.m. every third Satur- Ave.; Info: Call 305-218-6171 of 1967 women 55 and older who are day; North Shore Medical Cen- 4 – 6 p.m. every third Sat- interested in traveling and net- ter, 100 NW 95th St., Room C; Miami Northwestern Class urday; African Heritage Cultur- working; Location and time: Info: Call 786-356-4412 HAPPENINGS of 1973 al Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd TBA; Info: Call 305-934-5122 COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF 4 p.m. every third Sunday; Ave.; Info: Call 305-333-7128 Top Ladies of Distinction, [email protected] location TBA; Info: Call 786- The Miami Central High Inc. 877-1176 or email msoguns@ Miami Northwestern Class Alumni Association 10 a.m. every second Satur- UPCOMING EVENTS: about topics including home aol.com of 1961 7 p.m. every second and day; African Heritage Cultural City of Miami Gardens ownership and stabilizing Noon every second Tuesday; fourth Wednesday; Miami Cen- Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd 7 – 11 p.m. on June 16 wealth in Black communities; Miami Jackson Class of YET Center, 7090 NW 22nd tral Senior High School library, Ave.; Info: Call 305-439-5426. the city of Miami Gardens will the event takes place at Ma- 1968 Ave.; Info: Call 305-696-1154 1781 NW 95th St.; Info: Call host Father’s Day in the Gar- ranatha Seventh-Day Adventist 6 p.m. every second Mon- 305-370-4825 CLASSES: dens; the free event will offer Church, 18900 NW 32nd Ave.; day to plan 50th reunion on Miami Jackson Class of Women in Transition of entertainment, refreshments Info: Call 786-617-0898 June 14-18; African Heritage 1971 The George Washington South Florida and giveaways at the Miami Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 2:30 p.m. every first Sat- Carver Alumni Association Class: Free computer les- Gardens City Hall, 18605 NW The Surviving Twin Network 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 305- 336- urday; YET Center, 7090 NW 12:30 p.m. every third sons for women; time, date 27th Ave.; RSVP required; Info: First Twin-S Luncheon on 7663 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 786-285- Wednesday; Community Center and location TBA; Info: Call Call 305-622-8000 ext. 2703 June 23. Info: Call 305-504- 2533 in Coconut Grove, 220 Florida 786-477-8548 4936 Miami Carol City Class of Ave. (near US1); Info: Call 954- Booker T. Washington Alum- 1968 Miami Northwestern Class 248-6946 Inner City Children’s Touring ni Class of 1962 City of Miramar 4 p.m. every fourth Sunday of 1959 Dance On June 15-17, the class will 8 p.m. on June 29 the city to plan 50th reunion on Sept. 10:30 a.m. every third Sat- The Miami-Dade Chapter of Class: Free introductory celebrate its 55/56 reunion. of Miramar will host Caribbe- 14-16; location TBA; Info: Call urday; African Heritage Cultur- Bethune-Cookman University classical ballet workshops for For more information, please an Comedy Night which will 305-494-6265 al Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd 6:30 p.m. every second girls ages 6-8 and 9-12; Time call 305-372-1284 or 305- include top comedic talents Ave.; Info: Call 786-897-2646 Thursday; Omega Center, and date TBA; 1350 N.W. 50th 733-7794. from Jamaica and Trinidad and George Washington Carver 15600 NW 42nd Ave. Street; Info: Call 305-758-1577 Tobago; the event takes place High School Class of 1966 ASSOCIATION/CHAPTER or visit www.childrendance.net Coconut Cay Citizens’ at the Miramar Cultural Center, Noon every second Satur- MEETINGS: Tennessee State Alumni As- Crime Organization 2400 Civic Center Place; tick- day; 1234 NW 79th St.; Info: sociation/ Miami-Dade Chap- The deadline for the Lifestyle 5:30 – 7 p.m. on June 21 et for all ages required; visit Call 305-300-7630 The Citizen Advisory Com- ter Happenings Calendar is on or there will be a discussion www.miramarculturalcenter. mittee 9 a.m. every third Saturday; before 2 p.m. Fridays.

Legendary ‘Dirty South’ hip-hop group reunites Goodie Mob’s iconic album ‘Still Standing’ celebrates its 20th anniversary at Miami’s Arsht Center

Miami Times Staff Report

Pioneering Southern hip-hop group, Goodie Mob is one of the most celebrated rap acts to come out of Atlanta. Original members – Cee-Lo Green, Bigg Gipp, Khujo and T-Mo – will reunite at The Adrienne Ar- sht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County for a concert on June 16. The concert will commemorate their place in the music industry for the past 25 years. Goodie Mob meaning the “good die mostly over bulls**t,” was formed in 1991. The rap group’s music has focused on heavy social and political issues including racism, discrimina- tion, geopolitics and gentrification— which is still relevant today. The group made their debut with the 1995 gold-certified and critically-acclaimed album “Soul Food.” It reached #45 on the Billboard 200 Al- bums Chart and #8 on the top R&B/ Hip-Hop Albums Chart. The album featured three Billboard Hot 100 sin- gles including the Top 40 hit “Cell Therapy,” “Soul Food” and “Dirty South,” the hit song which coined the now popular phrase. The group’s second album, “Still Photo courtesy of artist management Standing,” was released in 1998 and Hip-hop group Goodie Mob will be performing at John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall on June 16. it continued Goodie Mob’s tendency towards social commentary, but also film “Mystery Men” as the “Not So gritty style that permeated their suc- thing of a return to their earlier style. chine” in 2013. showcased Cee-Lo’s penchant for Goodie Mob,” with Cee-Lo crediting cessful previous releases, instead Released in 2004, it peaked at #15 Goodie Mob will perform at the singing for the first time. It reached himself by his birth name, Thomas incorporating lighter beats and par- on the top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Arsht Center’s John S. and James L. #6 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Callaway. ty-related subject matter. Cee-Lo left Chart. Knight Concert Hall 8 p.m. on June top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. Their third album, “World Party,” the group to pursue a solo career Under the new name of The Lum- 16.Tickets are $35, $55, $75 and $95. “Still Standing” marked the group’s was released in 1999. It reached #48 during the production of this album. berjacks, group members T-Mo and All tickets may be purchased through second consecutive gold-selling ef- on the Billboard 200 and #8 on the The fourth album from Goodie Mob Khujo released two additional al- the Adrienne Arsht Center Box Office fort. During this period, the group Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. and first without Cee-Lo, “One Mon- bums, “Livin’ Life as Lumberjacks” by calling 305-949-6722, or online at made a cameo appearance in the The record veered away from the key Don’t Stop No Show,” was some- in 2005 and “Age Against the Ma- www.arshtcenter.org. Prince, Diana Ross, B.I.G on display at Ali Cultural Arts Exhibit celebrates African-American ideas and inspirations flow for aspiring journalists and Photos of Black through his artwork. photographers, and teach- Music Appreciation Month in Broward musicians by photo David I. Muir is a photo es photography at Broward artist of David I. artist, author, entrepreneur College. Broadway World of programming and facil- Muir will be on dis- and community leader liv- The Historic Ali Cultural ities. “And David’s critical- ing in South Florida. His Arts, a performing arts and In celebration of June be- ly acclaimed photography play until July 26 photo collections, includ- cultural venue, is located ing African-American Music captures musicians in those for African-Ameri- ing the critically acclaimed in the former home of the Appreciation Month, works magical moments on stage can Music Appreci- “Pieces of Jamaica” and its late Frank and Florence Ma- on display at the Historic performing and connecting ation Month. accompanying coffee ta- jor Ali, who had emigrated Ali Cultural Arts will feature with their fans.” ble book, have toured in from Cuba and The Baha- paintings of music icons in- Initiated by Jimmy Carter national and international mas respectively. As the cluding Prince, Diana Ross, in 1979, the month-long cele- exhibitions. He has owned first Black business owners Tupac Shakur, The Notori- bration was changed by Pres- and operated businesses in in Pompano Beach, Frank ous B.I.G. and concert pho- ident Obama in 2016 to cele- music, artist management, operated a barbershop and tographs of Toni Braxton, brate artists from the United event production and fash- Florence, who was a skilled Common and Maxwell. States and their vital contri- ion. Muir is currently part seamstress, cosmetologist The free exhibition fea- butions to the world. of the management team at and fashion designer, also tures the paintings of Haitian “A vital part of our Na- David Muir Island Syndicate, publishers operated her business in visual artist Jai D and the tion’s proud heritage, Afri- personal experiences, ideas of abstract and bright vivid of Island Origins Magazine the building. This two-story photographs of David I. Muir. can-American music exem- and influences. He is not lustrous colors and textures and producers of The Taste property was built in 1933 ”Jai is an exciting self- plifies the creative spirit at your traditional artist; his can be found throughout the Islands Experience. He and placed on the City of taught South Florida artist the heart of American iden- art is in some forms relative most, if not all his paintings. serves on local advisory Pompano Beach Historical whose works portray the tity and is among the most to Black culture. Using his Even though his art is most- boards, including nonprof- Register in 2016. style, grace and boldness of innovative and powerful art creations to highlight and ly cultured, he is not biased its and arts organizations, The exhibition started on some of the world’s most the world has ever known,” capture the essence, beauty, nor does he limit himself to curates multiple annual June 7 and ends on July 26. celebrated musical talents,” President Obama wrote. resilience and strengths of any particular art form, but Fort Lauderdale art exhibits For more information, www. said Cherolyn Davis, director For Jai D, he paints from his all things cultural. His use rather allows his creativity, yearly, conducts seminars aliarts.org. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018 ART CONTINUED FROM 1C

Baltimore. He says art is “definitely a native part of me.” “I don’t see myself not ever doing it,” he said. “I’ve always been drawing, but it’s never been public. So as an artist, it’s great to show different sides of me.” While Doucet specializes in ceramics and paintings, Photo by Terence Price II Terence Price II likes to “Bike Life,” a series initiated by Terence Price II, highlight his Miami Gardens shows a teenage boy riding through the inner city on community using a camera. his bike. Price grew up in Carol City and went to Miramar High ther who died this year, Price Jamaica native Jamilah School. The 28 year old’s started making films two Sabur and Haiti native Ad- love for street photography years ago. And when he’s not ler Guerrier are two other evolved after his mother saw filming, he’s getting shots of participating artists of the a photo he took of his friends residents in his community, exhibit. and suggested he look into even if that means hanging Sabur received a master’s working in the field. off the back of a truck bed to degree in visual arts from “I had a cheap camera,” he snap an action shot of a teen- the University of California said. “And after high school, I ager riding his bicycle. San Diego and a bachelor’s didn’t know what I wanted to “Bike Life,” one of Price’s degree in interdisciplinary do. So I listened to my mom series, showcases a group of sculpture from Maryland and have been shooting ever teens riding through Over- Institute College of Art. Her since.” town and Liberty City, yell- work focuses on architec- That was almost 11 years ing, “Bikes up, guns down.” ture and installation. ago. “It was really nice,” Price Her piece in the exhibit Now more than 50 pho- recalled. “The organiz- showcases the layout of her tos hang on the walls of er reached out to me, so I mother’s home to create a Price’s space at the ArtCen- grabbed a couple rolls of film sculpture based on the lat- ter, where film-developing and my camera and started ticework above the front powder sits on his desk and shooting.” door of her house, according several silver- and-black Mi- Price could remember the to the ArtCenter. nolta and Pentax cameras are day he wasn’t home in 2006, Guerrier received a bache- placed on shelves – sitting and when he returned he saw lor’s degree from New World like trophies. that a bullet went through his School of the Arts. His piece in the exhibit is house’s front window into A photographer like Price, a video called “Cider,” where his bedroom door during a Guerrier finds places that Price focuses on some- drive-by shooting. are accessible to him. one “bobbing for apples” “It definitely made me feel He, however, has been rein a bucket filled with wa- like I need to be aware,” he cently focusing on flowers ter while a sorrowful poem said. “People say bullets and plants in dominant spac- plays in the background. A don’t have eyes, and a lot of es. struggling narrator who’s killings have been with stray “Landscape is not just trying to deal after the recent bullets where innocent peo- streets and concrete but also shootings of Alton Sterling ple get hit. There is a gun the flower boxes we add,” he and Philando Castile speaks problem all over this place.” said. the words. But it’s those kinds of mo- Guerrier added that look- “I feel like it is important ments that Price likes to ing at photos allows us to “es- to tell stories of my peoples, shed light on to “expand the cape” the structures of how and I felt that this way is photography plane,” he said. we see life. more effective to get through “Every picture I take is “If there is time, we should to other people other than part of me,” Price said. “And do it,” he said. “That’s the only doing the normal stuff,” Price I see myself being a photog- way we can improve our per- said. rapher until I’m like not able ception and engage in a way Inspired by his grandfa- to.” that improves our lives.” Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

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Many people went to the Black Women’s March to bring awareness to sexual assault.

BOOMHERE COMES THE JANIAH ADAMS women and then develop [email protected] legislative solutions for the upcoming electoral cycle In 2017, Black women and beyond,” Rogers-Shaw were largely recognized said. in the areas of politics and The issues that are to be social issues. They were focused on are the same credited with saving Al- issues that were presented abama from Roy Moore, during the Black Women’s were thanked by Twitter for March held last Septem- voting Democratic and lo- ber. Those issues include cally, they made their voic- immigration, mistreatment es heard by organizing the in public schools, repro- Black Women’s March. ductive health, the LGBTQ Now, the organizers of the community and rights res- Black Women’s March are toration and its effects on taking their influence a step Black women. further by forming a politi- Rogers-Shaw said this cal platform to enforce the event is necessary to keep ideas presented at the Black We knew that the the principles of the Black Women’s March. And what march is a relatively Women’s March alive. are they calling it? “Here easy way to galvanize “We knew that the march Comes the Boom.” is a relatively easy way to “I would define [the a lot of people, but galvanize a lot of people, boom] as a voting bloc of it’s not a good way to but it’s not a good way to go empowered, resistant Black go deep with political deep with political engage- women and girls that are engagement.“ Given ment,” she said. “Given the ready to shake things up the political climate political climate and every- and make some demands,” and everything that’s thing that’s going on around said Jasmen Rogers-Shaw, the country and locally, and the gender justice coordi- going on around the that Black women turn up nator at the Miami Workers country and locally, to vote around the country, Center. and that Black women we felt we needed to have Rogers-Shaw is working turn up to vote around a conversation with Black with others from Miami the country, we felt women about how we’re organizations such as Soul we needed to have a voting, and what we need, Sisters Leadership Collec- instead of taking the solu- conversation with tive, Power U Center for So- tions that others are pro- cial Change, the New Flori- Black women about posing for us.” da Majority and more. They how we’re voting, and Not only will there be an plan to assemble more than what we need, instead emphasis on Black women 300 Black women and girls of taking the solutions at the assembly, but also on and supporters on June 22 that others are Black girls. Youth will have and 23 to begin developing a proposing for us.” their own space at the as- political platform that bene- sembly where they will take fits Black women across the part in workshops, conver- state of Florida. sations and activities de- “It will be a space where Jasmen Rogers-Shaw signed specifically for them. we can talk about the issues Janiah Adams/ Miami Times Photos SEE BOOM 8D that are relative to Black Women hold inspiring signs at the Black Women’s March in September. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018

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CATHOLIC Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 True Faith Missionary Baptist Church BAPTIST Pastor John M. Fair New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore Greater Harvest Baptist Church 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 Rev. Kenneth McGee 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Metropolitan A.M.E. Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor New Christ Tabernacle Church 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 Rev. Harold Harsh 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 New Resurrection Community Church Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate Janiah Adams/ Miami Times Photos Walking in Christ M.B. Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 Many young people attend the Black Women’s March. Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 PENTECOSTAL ship between S.O.U.L. Sisters didates have,” Douglas said. New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Leadership Collective, Miami “So they want to be clear to New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 Workers Center, Power U candidates that this is what Church BOOM Elder William Walker Center for Social Change and we believe in, this is what we CONTINUED FROM 7D 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 New Life Christian Center the Dream Defenders, have a want, and we’ll be voting for Rev. Bruce Payne list of demands that were put candidates who are in align- “It’s sometimes very hard New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 for both generations to be together by youth who have ment with these policy rec- Rev. Harold Marsh heard in a space,” said Maria- previously participated in ommendations.” 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 MORAVIAN CHURCH ma Gregory, Power U Center the Black Girls Matter work- Douglas said the youth as- New Hope Moravian Church for Social Change’s commu- shops. Douglas said youth sembly will be a lot of fun Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Gregorio Moody nications director. “It can be at the assembly will work to and aims to create a fun cul- Elder Johnnie Robinson 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 difficult for young people to sharpen the list of demands ture around voting. There 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 be heard. So we thought it and policy recommendations. will also be free T-shirts for CHURCH OF CHRIST would be a good idea for the “We will also be thinking all youth in attendance and New Mount Calvary Church of Christ at Coconut Grove young folks to have their own about how to translate some giveaways. Missionary Baptist Church Minister William D. Maddox assembly, in a sense.” of the policy recommenda- Organizers and partici- Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 Power U has been working tions that are currently in pants in the assembly will 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 954-433-2028 with girls at COPE Center the platform into recommen- attend local political forums ASSEMBLY OF GOD North, a school for pregnant dations that can be incor- with candidates. They will NON DENOMINATION Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God adolescents, to prepare them porated in the discussions also appeal to school boards Lively Stone Church of Miami Pastor Leonard Shaw for the assembly. that candidates are having in order to help implement Pastor David Doriscar 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 “These young mothers in in these midterm elections,” their policies. 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899 Douglas said. “The assembly is not the high school, getting ready to Second Canaan Missionary Baptist Church graduate at voting age, a lot of Many policies in the Black end,” she said. “There will Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor the policies are going to affect Girls Matter platform have to be follow-up trainings about 4343 NW 17 Avenue 305-638-1789 them,” Gregory said. “Health- do with girls’ experiences in doing those things, [such as] care, childcare and benefits public schools. On its web- how do you lobby to legisla- and when the school board is site, lists demands such race tive officials so they can hear making decisions about their sensitivity training for school your voice.” education, they need to be officials, safe and inclusive All together, organizers involved because they’re also spaces for LGBTQIA+ peo- hope these efforts will great- parents now.” ple, and comprehensive sex ly affect the political platform Youth organizers with Soul education. for Black women. Sisters Leadership Collec- Douglas mentioned a few “That’s our goal for the fu- tive are co-chairing the youth other hot topics that the ture, is that we can develop committee for the assembly. youth may want to include a pipeline of potential can- Tanisha "Wakumi" Douglas, in their policy recommenda- didates of Black women that the founder of S.O.U.L. Sisters tions. will run for office locally,” she Leadership Collective, said “There are some conver- said. youth will be educated about sations right now about gun Here Comes the Boom will what they’re voting on, im- violence and metal detectors. take place June 22 and 23 at portant deadlines, opportuni- Black girls and members of Miami Dade College’s Wolfson ties to register and pre-regis- the Black Girls Coalition have Campus, 300 NE Second Ave. ter. ideas about those issues and For more information and to The Black Girls Matter Co- many of their ideas are dif- register, visit herecomesthe- alition, which is a partner- ferent than the ideas the can- boom.org.

City of Opa-locka Dozens get fed in Opa-locka State Rep. Cynthia A. Stafford and Opa-locka Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley partnered with Farm Share to distrib- ute food to residents on Saturday, June 9 at Sherbondy Pavilion, Activist Yonasda Lonewolf Hill speaks at the Black Women’s March in Septem- 215 Perviz Avenue, ber, 2017. Opa-locka.

third Saturday; 835 NW 119th St.; Gospel Kickback with classes. Call 305-691-0018 for Call Apostle Thelma Knowles at entertainment and fine dining; more details. 305-332-1736 for more details. noon - 6 p.m. every Sunday. Call 305-224-1890 for more details. u Florida Independent u Greater New Bethel Baptist u Metropolitan AME Church Restoration Ministries FAITH Church Food and clothing giveaway Prayer for families dealing with Provides behavioral health, every second Saturday. Call 786- drugs and alcohol. Call 800-208- intervention and treatment 277-4150 for more details. 2924 ext. 102 or prayer line, ext. CALENDAR services for Black men at risk 104. for HIV or substance abuse u Zion Hope Missionary disorders. Call 305-627-0396 for Baptist Church u Bethany Seventh Day COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected] more details. Food and clothing distribution; Adventist Church u Gospel Tabernacle of Faith u House of God Keith include: Bishop John T. Irving 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Call Bereavement sharing groups; Deliverance Church Dominion Jr., Apostle Sheena Gooden, u Sistah to Sistah 786-541-3687 for more details. 3-4 p.m. every second Sunday. Join Gospel Tabernacle for AJ Manuel Funeral Home is Pastor Ray Wilson and Apostle Connection Call 305-634-2993 for more the ministry’s three-night Men’s hosting a free gospel concert at 7 Joy Jackson; 3311 NW 189th St. Women’s empowerment u First Haitian Church of details. & Women’s Conference on the p.m. on June 16, featuring the The in Miami Gardens; open to public meeting; 10 a.m. – noon every God demonstration of the power of Jackson Southernaires; 1225 N. with no registration required. second and fourth Saturday; Food drive; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. u MEC Ministries God; 7:30 p.m. on June 13 to Redland Rd. in Florida City; Call Call 305-626-9162 or email Parkway Professional Building in every Saturday. Call 786-362- Provides healing services; 7:30 June 15; 3311 NW 189th St. in 954-920-1313 for more details. [email protected] for more Miramar. Call 954-260-9348 for 1804 for more details. p.m. every fourth Friday. Call Miami Gardens; open to public details. more details. 305-693-1534 for more details. with no registration required. u Gospel Tabernacle of Faith u New Day N Christ Call 305-626-9162 or email Deliverance Church u Gathering All Parents to u The Elks Historical Deliverance Ministry The deadline for the Faith [email protected] for more Culminating Father’s Day at Prayer Business and Conference Free mind, body and soul self- Calendar is on or before 2 p.m. details. 10 a.m. on June 17; speakers Prayer for youth; noon every Center improvement and Zumba fitness Mondays. The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JUNE 13-19, 2018 Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 13-19, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM MEN’S HEALTH MONTH NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Sonal Mehta is an award-winning interventional neurologist of North Shore Medical Center and specializes in vascular neurol- ogy and endo- vascular surgical neuroradiology. Lenard McKelvey, known professionally as Charlamagne Tha God, is an American radio pre- senter and television personality. Why all men of color New center should go to therapy The ‘Breakfast Club’ co-host opens up gives time about mental health, how it saved him CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD Men’s Health Less need to move patients I have had anxiety literally my whole life. When increases chance of survival you’re young and running the streets, you think all of that paranoia and anxiousness comes with the territory. As you get older, when you’re damn near 40, and life is Juliana Accioly good and you still have those feelings…that’s when you Special to The Miami Times know something is wrong. When I have anxiety attacks, I always think I’m hav- Stroke survivors in Miami now have greater chances ing a heart attack. One time, I had an anxiety attack af- of a better outcome. As of March, North Shore Medi- ter I got fired from radio, and I was living back home cal Center received certification as a comprehensive with my mom. I was 31 years old. I had a 3-year-old stroke center. daughter, a soon-to-be wife, and I was collecting unem- No longer having to transfer patients to a different ployment checks. I was just dealing with a lot. I wasn’t medical facility, explains Dr. Sonal Mehta, can save too sure what the future held for me. That was really many from disability and death. terrible anxiety. A vascular and interventional neurologist who spe- The guy checked me out and was like, "Your heart cializes in thrombectomy, Methta joined North Shore is perfect. You’ve got an athlete’s heart. Do you have as a crucial piece in the process toward comprehen- anxiety?" I was like, "I don’t think so. But damn, I’ve sive status. The emergency procedure allows even had this before. I’ve had that tightening in my chest, large blood clots in the brain to be enclosed in a that heart beating real fast. I’ve had this before." And he said, "You had an anxiety attack. You had a panic stent, increasing the chances of survival and reducing attack." That was the first time that I was actually told I the risk of severe brain injury. had an anxiety attack. "When it comes to strokes, time is brain; every Seven, eight months ago, I started going to therapy. SEE STROKE 11D Every Friday at 3:00 p.m., I do an hour-long session. It’s 100 percent a life-changer. My therapist told me, "You don’t need medicine. All you need is somebody to talk to. You just need to do some relaxation exercises." There’s nothing like seeing your floor clear because you organized and cleared the space of all that clutter. That’s how I feel when I go to my therapist. It’s interest- People need to take responsibility and keep up with their ing how therapists will say, "Let’s unpack this." That’s really how it feels! For me, it feels like I’m unpacking a health, so they don’t end up in a critical condition where they bunch of the shit that I don’t need. have to depend on others for simple tasks. I go to therapy just to push those negative thoughts SEE HEALTH 11D

TIMELINE OF LUNG CANCER HISTORY: 1878: Lung cancer defined as a distinct disease. Malignant lung tumors are only 1 percent of all cancers. By 1918, the percentage rises to 10 percent. And by 1927: more than 14 percent 1929: German physician Fritz Lickint first recognized the potential connection Black men must between smoking and lung cancer. This discovery led to a nationwide anti-tobacco movement in Nazi Germany. 1940: Lung cancer becomes second most frequent cause of cancer death, stomach cancer being #1. fight lung cancer 1954: The American Cancer Society links smoking and lung cancer. 1964: The U.S. Surgeon General report The highest rates in the U.S. among the group says smoking cigarettes is cause of lung cancer and laryngeal cancer in men and a probable cause of lung cancer in women. DEVIN HEFLIN counterparts, yet are the highest diagnosed The Orlando Times and the highest dead. Research from the society has examined Black America remains disproportionately whether genetic factors play a role. Gene affected by lung cancer and remain the larg- differences in Black Americans reveal that est fatality group from the disease. they metabolize nicotine differently, and Black men were diagnosed 15 percent thus may contribute to the formation of lung higher than white men for lung cancer, ac- cancer. cording to the latest data from the American It’s also been cited that industries that Cancer Society. Black men are less likely produce heavier air pollution (for example, to smoke as many cigarettes as their white SEE CANCER 11D College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | JUNE 13-19, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

Miami-Dade County Public Schools board owner/president, Quality Pro-Duction Elec- member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall hosted trical Contractors; Ezra Dieuveille, program the Strive for Greatness Youth Symposium on manager, Gang Alternative, Inc.; Jeff James, May 31 at Young Men’s Preparatory Academy. assistant attorney, Miami-Dade County Public The purpose of the event was to motivate, Schools; Stephen Hunter-Johnson, attorney, Young men inspire and connect the students with influen- Lydecker Diaz Law Firm; and Travis Sands, tial male leaders in the community. founder/CEO, Our Chance Enterprise. Each of the male leaders spoke to more “I thank our wonderful male leaders who than 70 students about their journeys to took the time to speak to our youth at Young overcome hardships, which led them to Men’s Prep. “It is our hope and belief that accomplish their personal and professional through strong male mentors, our students get a push goals. will strive for greatness and reach their full The leaders included: Raymond Andrews, potential,” said Bendross-Mindingall.

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with their child every day reasons why children fail to this summer and read – to read at grade level. Those them and with them – for who miss that benchmark 30 minutes, taking a selfie may be setting themselves each time and posting it up for long-term hard- to their Facebook, Twit- ship: Nearly 90 percent of ter and/or Instagram children who never gradu- pages with the hashtag, ate from high school were you guessed it, #Read30. poor third-grade readers, Supported by the involve- and high school dropouts ment of local partners like earn less than half of col- WSVN 7 News anchor lege graduates. Craig Stevens, the Mi- The research bears it out ami-Dade Public Library – reading with your chil- System (MDPLS) and a dren on a consistent basis slew of local radio stations is one of the best things Go viral with #Read30 and mommy and lifestyle you can do to ensure early bloggers, #Read30 is set to learning, positive devel- become the next ice bucket opment and scholastic and The Children’s Trust challenge. And it’s the per- strength. It’s also a great fect time to do it. way to promote bonding Protect your kids from the ‘summer With the academic year and create happy memo- now over, children across ries. slide’ with this social media challenge the county will soon be at Preschool and early risk for what experts call elementary school-age Stack up some must- grade is critical to a child’s the “summer slide” – when children engage most with reads, set a daily reminder lifelong success – both at kids are out of school and books that feature faces, and get ready to flash your school and in career – so lose a big chunk of the animals and objects you most dazzling smile – we’ve committed a lot of skills they’ve learned there. can point to and talk about #Read30 is here! time and resources toward Keeping up on reading is – bonus points if you read A brand-new social making sure that every particularly important, say using different voices for media initiative launched child in Miami-Dade can educators, as children who different characters! Older by The Children’s Trust meet that milestone,” says don’t continue to exer- kids can be encouraged earlier this month, #Read30 Trust president and CEO cise their literacy muscles to select their own books; is the latest spoke in the or- James R. Haj. “Now, as a over the summer can fall visit the MDPLS website ganization’s early learning complement to our Read to Monkey Business/stock.adobe.com a whopping two years at www.mdpls.org to see and literacy umbrella. Learn campaign, Book Club support those efforts.” media call to action, a behind by the fifth grade. monthly staff picks and “Reading at or above and Books for Free, we’ve So, what exactly is challenge to parents, care- In fact, summer learning ask your local librarian for grade level by the third created #Read30 to further #Read30? It’s a social givers and mentors to sit loss is one of the top three suggestions. Preach and teach love: How to raise tolerant children Books to remind your kids that everyone has ELEMENTARY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL • ‘Wonder’ by R.J. Palacio • ‘American Born Chinese’ by something important to contribute to society After being home-schooled for Gene Luen Yang years, Auggie’s finally going to pub- Three narratives come together Societal beliefs and customs are tance, a red umbrella grows to in- lic school. But will his classmates in this graphic novel that explores rapidly changing, so our chil- clude everyone who needs shelter, see past his extraordinary face? Jin’s search for belonging and dren’s sensitivity to others’ new no matter who or what they are. acceptance. normals may not be up to speed. • ‘Inside Out & Back Again’ by The following books – all available • ‘Strictly No Elephants’ by Thanhha Lai • ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie through the Miami-Dade Pub- Lisa Mantchev Ha’s family flees Vietnam in 1975 Thomas lic Library System – encourage Banned from the Pet Club, a boy to take refuge in America, where Starr is the only witness to the compassion, empathy and accep- and his pet elephant and a girl and she finds her new home both police shooting of her unarmed tance, and can help you kickstart a her pet skunk start a club where all frightening and appealing. friend, and she must decide what conversation with your kids about are welcome. she is willing to risk for truth. practicing tolerance and embracing • ‘Awkward’ by Svetlana Ch- diversity. • ‘Bear and Wolf’ by Daniel makova • ‘The Epic Fail of Arturo Salmieri Peppi is having a hard time fitting Zamora’ by Pablo Cartaya PRESCHOOL AND Bear and Wolf meet in the winter into her new school, and she push- Arturo fights to save his abuela’s EARLY ELEMENTARY forest and discover that although es away the first person who tries restaurant from gentrification in • ‘The Big Umbrella’ by Amy they’re different, they share a curi- to befriend her. this moving and humorous celebra- June Bates and Juniper Bates osity and openness about the world tion of culture and community, set In this charming tale of accep- that leads to friendship. in Miami. 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tar. At the very moment, I two weeks extended to 24 members, what good am I?” was saved, I heard a voice in years,” Fernandez said. Fernandez said. my mind that said ‘Nelson I In 1985, he married his Currently working at

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Pastor preach my word,’” Fernandez has three children: Lourdes, nior High School, Fernandez OF THE WEEK said. Nelson Jr., and Elias. He later believes teaching, like pas- OF THE WEEK Next, he had to go before became a Seventh-day Ad- toring, is among the noblest the communist party and ex- ventist after having been in- of professions. plain why he could no longer troduced to and researching “I think teaching is the participate. the faith. most influential vocation Pastor Nelson Fernandez “Jesus is the creator, and In addition to pastoring, there is. Aside from the when He revealed Himself to Fernandez has dedicated his ministry, there’s no other me, I knew that He was real life to serving as a teacher, more-noble profession than and I was willing to die for licensed therapist and over- teaching. Everything starts this truth,” Fernandez said. all good Samaritan. It is not with a teacher. … For my stu- “They asked me what I was uncommon for him to drop dents, the sky is not the lim- doing. I told them Jesus is what he is doing to help it, the sky is just the begin- God. I cannot show you God, someone. ning,” Fernandez said. but I feel God in my heart.” “I think that being a Whether his students or The following year, Fer- teacher and being a pastor, his congregants, Fernandez nandez enrolled in Defend- I see myself as an agent for wants everyone he encoun- ers Theological Seminary to change. I see myself as a ters to understand their begin ministerial training. dream maker … It’s import- identity in Jesus Christ. Afro-Latino pastor uses hands-on After finishing his studies, he ant for people to be treated “I like to translate what I was summoned to New York with dignity and respect,” know is God’s purpose for approach to postively impact lives to work on youth crusades. Fernandez said. “I’m the humanity. They are children Eventually, Fernandez type of pastor that I visit all of God. They are princes Nelson Fernandez combines love, teaching, therapy went to Philadelphia where of my members at least once and princesses. That’s what I he received his first church, a month. I sit down with see sitting there,” Fernandez ISHEKA N. HARRISON 9 a.m. to sunset, including he was attending by preach- Bethany Christian Church. them at home. I talk to them. said. “I want them to find [email protected] praise and worship, Sabbath ing about Jesus. Over the years, he’s done I listen to them. One of the their identity as God’s chil- school, preaching, youth “I went to that church not extensive ministry work in- roles of a pastor is to coun- dren. If they hear from me When Nelson Fernandez clubs and more. to be saved, I went to that cluding teaching Theology sel. Most people complain what God says about them was 19 years old, he said he Originally from the Do- place with two of my com- and Bible Interpretation at that nobody listens to them, – ‘You are strong. I love you. was fired from a construc- minican Republic, Fernandez paneros (companions) … I Assemblies of God Bible Col- so I’m trying to change that.” You’re loved no matter what tion job for talking about moved to Puerto Rico with made a promise that I was lege in Chicago and serving True to his hands-on ap- anybody else says’ – there’s God too much. Instead of his family when he was a going to kidnap him and ba- as a missionary in Venezue- proach, Fernandez said he going to be a wall around working, Hernandez said he teenager. One of seven chil- sically make him disappear. la. also keeps track of his mem- them mentally that’s going was witnessing about the dren, he became a passionate We were going to take him In 1981, Fernandez said he bers’ birthdays, anniversa- to allow them to block any majesty of Jesus Christ. From member of the Communist out, discipline him and teach moved to Miami after driv- ries and other important negative outcome no matter that day to this one, he hasn’t Party. He said it was that pas- him a lesson, but the Lord ing down with a colleague milestones to make sure he who says what.” stopped. sion that inadvertently led had other plans,” Fernandez and feeling at home. is serving them in tangible To learn more about Fer- Now 69, Fernandez serves him to his lifelong Christian said. “I was impressed with Mi- ways. nandez and North Miami as the lead pastor of North faith. After hearing a “powerful ami because it reminded me “I go to my kids’ gradua- Seventh-day Adventist Miami Seventh-day Adven- On May 23, 1967, Fernan- message” from a prominent of my country. It remind- tions. I take my kids camp- Church, call 786-378-3298. tist Church, a Spanish-lan- dez said he went to a church attorney and pastor named ed me of Puerto Rico, and I ing. I immerse myself in their Do you know of spiritual guage ministry located at with ill intentions; He had Rafael Ortega, Fernandez said if I got an invitation to daily lives. If they have an is- leader who should be featured 14225 NW Eighth Ave., in planned on harming a young said his life was changed for- come to Miami, I would take sue in court, I’ll be there. If in this column? Email Isheka North Miami. The church missionary from Puerto Rico ever. it. Two weeks later, I got an they don’t have a job, I help at [email protected] with has youth services on Fridays that disrupted a communist “I found myself crying invitation from Zion Church them get a job. If I’m not the subject line: POW Refer- at 8 p.m. and Saturdays from convention at the university and being taken to the al- to preach for two weeks, and able to be a resource for my ral.

According to Karelle Mull- stroke depends on the area of Risk factors identified by ple need to take responsibility person to raise both arms. Is ings, the center's stroke co- the brain that’s damaged and the American Stroke Associ- and keep up with their health one arm weak or numb? Does STROKE ordinator and neuroscience its extent. In general, a stroke ation include hypertension, so they don't end up in a criti- one arm drift downward? CONTINUED FROM 9D nurse manager, last year a to- can cause paralysis or diffi- age, elevated serum choles- cal condition where they have • Speech Difficulty– Ask tal of 272 stroke patients were culty controlling movement, terol, smoking, diabetes and to depend on others for simple the person to repeat a sim- minute counts," says Methta. admitted to North Shore, but sensory disturbances includ- most notably, elevated body tasks." ple sentence, like “the sky is "Brain cells get injured be- 25 had to be transferred to ing pain, defective language mass index (BMI) and the For more information on blue.” Is the sentence repeat- cause of the lack of blood flow Palmetto General or the Flor- skills, thinking, memory and “obesity epidemic.” Family North Shore Medical Center’s ed correctly? Are they unable and for every minute a stroke ida Medical Center in Fort emotional disturbances. history may also play a role, stroke services, please visit to speak, or are they hard to goes untreated, a person can Lauderdale for further care. The good news is that most North Shore offers bimonthly https://www.northshoremedi- understand? lose over a million neurons. Since the reconfiguration, the strokes are preventable. Mull- free health screenings and a cal.com. • Time to call 9-1-1– If the Having to transfer patients center has comprehensive- ings says that people must series called Healthy Living, To help recognize stroke person shows any of these between facilities affects their ly treated six patients – from "stay on top of risk factors where physicians give lec- symptoms and signs the symptoms, even if the symp- chances of recovering." evaluation to treatment to and get their annual check- tures and workshops with the American Heart Association toms go away, call 9-1-1 and get The upgrade involved new secondary stroke prevention. up. A large portion of our aim of preventing strokes and promotes the acronym FAST them to the hospital immedi- equipment, staff education Support groups also come to- patients do not comply with other medical conditions. as a tool: ately. on specific skill sets, and the gether regularly to aid patients medication routines, they "Little things you don't pay • Face Dropping – Ask the • One hallmark of a hemor- development of a closer re- and their families in post- stop when they think they've attention to every day," said person to smile. Does one side rhagic stroke is a patient who lationship with Emergency stroke care. The type and de- gotten better and ignore the Mullings, could help prevent of the face droop or is it numb? complains of the worst head- Medical Service providers. gree of disability following a consequences." the life-changing event. "Peo- • Arm Weakness– Ask the ache of his/her life.

air pollution on the job are MODIFYING AND percent of all patients who Black men, we have so at especially high risk. The AVOIDING RISK FACTORS would have a good chance of much trauma. We constant- CANCER fact that these polluting in- More than 30 percent of can- the surgery helping them had HEALTH ly deal with anxiety. If you CONTINUED FROM 9D dustries are frequently lo- cer deaths could be prevented the surgery. CONTINUED FROM 9D grew up in the hood, you’re cated in Black communities by modifying or avoiding key When the researchers sep- going to have some sort of factories, oil refineries, and and employ members of that risk factors, including tobac- arated the results out by race, out of my mind. None of us trauma, PTSD. But nobody chemical plants) are often lo- community may also help to co use, being overweight or 66 percent of white patients can escape thinking nega- is trying to sit Black men cated in Black communities. explain why they are dispro- obese, unhealthy diet with low who were appropriate candi- tively. Negative thoughts are down and treat us. Immedi- Exposure to pollution from portionately affected by lung fruit and vegetable intake lack dates had the surgery while going to pop up in your head. ately, therapists want to put working in or living near cancer. of physical activity, alcohol only 55 percent of Black pa- You’re going to have self- us on medicine. They want these industries can increase Non-small cell lung cancer use and indoor smoke from tients who were appropriate doubt sometimes, you’re to put us on Ritalin or some a person’s risk for lung can- is the most common type of household use of solid fuels. candidates had the surgery. going to be insecure some- type of pill that’s going to cer. lung cancer. About 85 percent Another study found that While this is bad news for all times. You’re going to wor- suppress us or numb us. A person who smokes and of lung cancers are non-small many patients with a certain patients with this type of lung ry about your kids, you’re I think Black men espe- is exposed to air pollution is cell lung cancers. Squamous type of lung cancer, for which cancer, it is worse news for going to worry about your cially should go to therapy at higher risk for lung can- cell carcinoma, adenocarci- surgical removal of part of the Black Americans since they wife, but it’s about pushing and seek out mental help cer than a smoker who is noma, and large cell carcino- lung offers the best chance for were substantially less likely that shit out and not holding because we need it. Even if not exposed to air pollution. ma are all subtypes of non- a cure, did not get the proper than white patients to get the onto it. When you hold onto you don’t think you need it, People who are exposed to small cell lung cancer. surgery. Shockingly, only 62 surgery. it, that’s when it grows. we need it.

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Service (daughter), Ezral Anthony June 6 at home. in memoriam or Kindred Hospital Service 2 p.m., 10 a.m., Friday Wallace, III (son); son-in-law, a happy birthday Ft. Lauderdale. at the Caballero Philip Cox, Sr.; daughter- Saturday in the Final rites in-law, Magda Wallace; chapel. remembrances in Rivero Dade FREDERICK MULKEY in Bimini, grandchildren, Sydney Cox, North Memorial 11/28/1957 - 06/13/2004 our obituary section. Bahamas. Philip Cox, Jr., Autumn Park. Wallace and a host of nieces, We will always cherish nephews and cousins. Public Range fond memories of you. 305-694-6225 VANDARL CALLENDER, viewing Friday. Service 1 WILLIE JAMES REYNOLDS, ALTHEA EDNA JONES, 49, Love forever. 70, baker, died p.m., Saturday at St. James 61, laborer for The Miami Times died June 3 at Mother, Mable Mulkey June 7 at home. Catholic Church, 540 NW 132 Roofing Industry, home. Service and family. Service 11 a.m., 1 p.m., Saturday Street, North Miami, FL. died June Thursday at at New Bethel 5. Survivors Mount Nebo A.M.E. Church. VIRGINIA STEWART, 94, include his Baptist Church of domestic, died sister, JoAnn Ft. Lauderdale. June 6. Service Sweats Harvell; 11 a.m., daughter, Tasha; CURTIS LEE JOHNSON, Saturday at St. son, Neil; brother-in-law, Milton ERNESTINE GREEN, 81, 61 construction Mary’s Weslyn Harvell; and a host of nieces, homemaker, worker, died Methodist nephews, cousins and other died June 1 May 25 at Church. relatives and friends. Viewing at Jackson Miami Veteran 3-7 p.m., Thursday in the Memorial Hospital. RASHAAD HODGSON, chapel. Service 11 a.m., Friday Hospital. Service Services were 11, student, in the chapel. 12 p.m., today held. died June 2. at Peaceful Service 11a.m., Zion Missionary Saturday at Baptist Church. Trinity Peaceful Zion In Memoriam RODNEY LEE, SR., 51, Missionary ARVILLA FELTON, 73, died June 1 at Baptist Church. In loving memory of, housekeeper, University Of died June 4 at Miami. Service VALENCIA COLEY-HALL, North Shore 1 p.m., Saturday 59, cafeteria Medical Center. at Hosanna worker, died Service 11 a.m., Community June 9. Service Friday at Refuge Baptist Church. 11 a.m., Church of Our Saturday at Lord. WILLIAM BETHEL, JR., 53, Jordan Grove died June 9 at Missionary MARIE ANTIONELL YOUNG, home. Service Baptist Church. 52, homemaker, 2 p.m., Saturday Bluesman Eddy Clearwater died June 8 at in the chapel. JANIE MCCOY, 91, North Shore domestic, Medical Center. died June 6. Service 1 p.m., Service 1 p.m., Eddy Clearwater, the Saturday at Saturday at WILLIAM A. COOPER Refuge Church ANGELA MICHELL JOLLY, Historic Mt. 4/12/1929 - 6/16/2008 bluesman, dies at 83 of Our Lord. 50, died June Zion Baptist Church. Ten years have passed 11 at home. TERENCE MCARDLE “I had just bought a blue since you left us, but fond Service 10 Washington Post Ford, my first car,” he recalled , 58, memories of you will always Hall Ferguson Hewitt a.m., Saturday ANGELA RIGBY to the Chicago Tribune. “I was supervisor. Service 2 p.m., remain in our hearts. at New Harvest Eddy Clearwater, a Missis- driving . . . and I flipped on the ALBERTHA BUTLER aka Saturday in the chapel. Your family “MOTHER Missionary sippi-born singer-guitarist radio to hear ‘Oh, Baby Doll.’ BUTLER,” 90, Baptist Church. whose swaggering showman- . . . He enunciated so clearly LPN nurse, died Hadley Davis MLK ship and mixture of blues that everyone knew the lyrics, June 9 at home. and rock-and-roll won him and a lot of whites thought Mitchell EDDIE HANNA, JR., 59 re- In Memoriam Survived by wide admiration during a sev- Chuck Berry was white when RICHARD “SHOW BOAT” tired ground sisters, Darletha en-decade career, died June 1 they first heard him.” WILLIAMS, 72, keeper, died In loving memory of, Boggs and at his home in Skokie, Ill. He In 1958, he recorded his first retired resource June 7 in Alba- Lucille Williams; was 83. officer for Dade ny, GA. Service single, the Berry-influenced, grandson, Master Sargent His publicist, Lynn Orman County School 11 a.m., Satur- “Hillbilly Blues,” for Atom- Curtis Reid. Memorial service Board, died day at Greater Weiss, said Clearwater had ic-H, a record label owned by 6-8 p.m., Friday at Friendship June 6 at home. Harvest Baptist suffered complications from a his entrepreneurial uncle. The Missionary Baptist Church. Service 11 a.m., Church. recent surgery but declined to label credited the disc to Clear Service 11 a.m., Saturday at Saturday at Mt. confirm a specific cause. His Waters, a play on the name of the church. Olive Primitive Baptist Church. BETTY WARREN, 72 re- last show was May 19 at the renowned blues singer Muddy tired caregiv- nightclub Buddy Guy’s Leg- Waters. Eventually, Clear Wa- SHEMAYA WILCOX, 37, er, died June ends in Chicago. ters evolved into Eddie — and died May 31. Services were A.J. Manuel 6 in Waycross, Often performing with a later, Eddy — Clearwater. Sev- held. LEWIS GREEN, SR., GA. Service 10 large American Indian head- eral rock-and-roll 45s followed 81, licensed a.m., Saturday dress or a wide, flat-brimmed for small Chicago labels and ALVIN KNIGHT, 65, died contractor, died at Grace Unit- Stetson hat, Clearwater com- the larger Cincinnati concern May 29. Services were held. June 11 at home. ed Community manded the crowd’s atten- King-Federal in the 1960s. Service 11 a.m., Church. KENNETH WILCOX tion. He duckwalked across The Berry style brought him DARLENE M. JOHNSON, Saturday at aka COACH KENNY the stage and liked to wade lucrative bookings at clubs in 79, died June 6. Services were Dania Church of KERRY SMITH, 48, custom- 08/15/1959 - 06/11/2017 into the audience with his the white Chicago suburbs. held. God in Christ. er service rep, guitar. Though classified as a His flashy guitar style also got died June 9 at A year has come upon Chicago bluesman, his mostly him work with a white rock- NANNIE MAE KNIGHT, Gregg L. Mason Memorial Re- us as we celebrate the life original repertoire combined abilly singer, Eddy Bell, who 57, receptionist, died June 9. of a legend, “Coach Kenny ROSIE B. REDD, 92, died gional Hospital elements of gospel, soul and outfitted Service 11 a.m., Saturday in Wilcox.” You were deeply June 6. Sur- Hollywood. Ser- rock-and-roll — particularly On one job, a bartender in- the chapel. loved and needed by your vivors include: vice 10 a.m., the music of Chuck Berry and vited him and his band to her family, friends, co-workers son, Lue E. Saturday at New Louis Jordan — into a bois- house for drinks after a gig. and the many lives you Eric S. George Redd (Joan); Hope Mission- terous musical stew that he “I walked in her house, and touched. Our love for you is LUCAS GEORGE and other rela- ary Baptist Church. termed “rock-a-blues.” The hanging up in her den she had forever. Love, Your Family LEVARITY, tives. Viewing Blues Foundation inducted a headdress, a full-elegant 82, died May 6-8 p.m., today. KENNETH MORRIS, 56, him into its hall of fame in headdress,” he told the Tri- 30. Final rites Final rites in laborer, died 2016. bune. He offered to buy it but in Bimini, Hatchechubbee, Alabama. June 6 at home. Clearwater was a left-hand- instead she gave it to him as “a Bahamas. Service 2 p.m., VIEW YOUR ed guitarist who played a good luck charm.” Saturday in the right-handed guitar upside “I’ve always been very fond chapel. Cremation Society - OBITUARIES down. He began accompa- of the American Indians, and I North Carolina nying gospel quartets as a happen to be part Indian, any- JOHN ANTHONY teenager. However, by the way — Cherokee,” Clearwater HENDERSON, JAMES HARDY WILLIAMS, early 1950s, he was perform- added. “My grandmother was 64, died June ONLINE AT 89, baggage porter for Aircraft Eric L. Wilson ing blues in the rough taverns full-blooded Cherokee.” 7. Service 2 Services at The Miami of the South and West sides For several years, the “good p.m., Friday International Airport for 35 years, VICTORIA ELIZABETH WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM of Chicago as Guitar Eddie, luck charm” became part of at Ebenezer died June 2, in the presence of CHRISTIAN, 65, retired postal sometimes with his cousin, his show. He appeared in the Baptist Church his family in Pittsboro, North worker, died June 4. Service: harmonica player Carey Bell. headdress astride a horse Hallandale. Carolina. Memorial service 1 12 p.m., Saturday at Koinonia He also befriended guitarists on the cover of his first full- p.m., Saturday at Mt. Zion AME Worship Center, Hollywood, Otis Rush, a fellow southpaw, length album, “The Chief” Church, 15250 NW 22 Avenue, FL. and Magic Sam, both of whom (1980). The record established Obituaries are due Miami Gardens, FL. would become Clearwater’s him as a contemporary blues JOHNNIE RAY LAWSON, mentors. By the end of the de- artist. More than 15 albums 57, died June 8. Private service 4:30 p.m., Tuesday cade, he had become smitten followed over the next three SEE YOUR OBITUARY ONLINE with family in Cape Coral, FL. 305-694-6210 WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM with Berry’s music. decades.