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VIEWPOINT BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY | JULY 10-16, 2019 | MiamiTimesOnline.com Credo Of The Black Press MEMBER: National Newspaper Periodicals Postage EDITORIAL Publisher Association paid at Miami, Florida (ISSN 0739-0319) The Black Press believes that America MEMBER: The Newspaper POSTMASTER: Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, can best lead the world from racial and Association of America Send address changes to Miami, Florida 33127-1818 national antagonism when it accords Subscription Rates: One Year THE MIAMI TIMES, The principal Post Office Box 270200 to every person, regardless of race, $65.00 – Two Year $120.00 P.O. Box 270200 Buena Vista Station, Miami, Florida 33127 creed or color, his or her human and Foreign $75.00 Buena Vista Station, Miami, FL Phone 305-694-6210 legal rights. Hating no person, fearing 7 percent sales tax for Florida residents 33127-0200 • 305-694-6210 no person, the Black Press strives to and the Holocaust H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 help every person in the firm belief that GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 ome facts, one would assume, are beyond question. GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritus all persons are hurt as long as anyone is held back. The earth really is round. RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman S American astronauts did land on the moon. Vaccines do prevent disease and epidemics. Slavery was cruel. Children were massacred in schools at Sandy Hook and Is Trump a rapist? We should know Parkland. The Holocaust did happen. CHARLES M. BLOW, columnist, New York Times In each case, however, there are people to whom facts don’t I am simply disgusted by New York Times reported it. matter. Some of their absurdities, such as a flat earth, are sim- what’s happening in Ameri- Don’t just keep reading. ply silly. Others are malicious and dangerously harmful. ca. Don’t just think that you’ve Holocaust denial is one of the evil ones. It’s an “essential America, it seems to me, is heard this before. Don’t just manifestation of anti-Semitism,” according to the Southern drifting toward catastrophe. think that this kind of “be- Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups. The ancient Donald Trump is leading havior” is baked into how pestilence is a growing menace again in the United States, as How to weigh us there. Republican politi- people feel about Trump. Go one woman’s well as around the world. cians are afraid to upset him; back and read that last para- To deny that 6 million people were murdered simply for be- Democratic politicians are graph. Read it slowly. Place tale of victimization ing Jewish is to dehumanize the living, as well as the dead. It afraid to impeach him. To yourself — or your mother, — or that of multiple glosses over the ghastly crimes perpetrated by the Nazis, the many of us, he is desolation, or your wife, sister, daughter, women — by poison spouted by their counterparts at Charlottesville and the or the possibility thereof. cousin, girlfriend or friend — Trump“ against a world targeting of Jews at synagogues in Pennsylvania, California and Take for instance the lat- in that dressing room. Imag- being driven into New Zealand. est sexual accusation against ine the struggle. Imagine the In much the same way, those who romanticize the anti-bel- chaos by Trump?" Trump: Advice colum- violation. Imagine the anger. E. Jean Carroll lum South and gloss over the savagery of slavery – spinning the nist E. Jean Carroll alleges And now remember that Civil War as having been about anything else – are perpetrat- that Trump sexually assault- the alleged perpetrator is it never happened. It never offense. ... absolutely the ing the racism that rationalized and survived slavery. Whether ed her in 1995 or 1996 in a now the president. And, re- happened, O.K.?” most revelatory about char- such people are consciously racist or not is a distinction with- Bergdorf Goodman dressing member that Carroll is by Well, sir, which type for acter, privilege and abuse of out a difference. room. Carroll doesn’t call it no means alone; a chorus of you is rape-worthy? power. We can’t say whether William Latson, the former principal of rape, but rape is what she de- other women have also ac- To you, America, I ask: Carroll’s allegation fits the Spanish River High School, is an anti-Semite. His widely quot- scribes. cused Trump of sexual mis- What is the breaking point? behaviors that have been es- ed remarks to a concerned parent don’t prove that he person- Carroll writes that Trump conduct. Is there a breaking point? tablished or alleged. Amer- ally denies the Holocaust. But he did give Holocaust denial an “pushed her against the wall, But, Carroll’s account Does nothing now matter ica owes it to itself to deep- undeserved and indefensible respectability, a false equivalency pushed his mouth against stands out for its brutality that used to matter? ly ponder it, and possibly with historical truth. His belated apology doesn’t unring the her lips, then pulled down and severity. How to weigh one woman’s hear sworn testimony about bell. her tights, unzipped his And Trump, in his swell- tale of victimization — or whether it’s true. Specifically, he refused to acknowledge that the Holocaust is pants and forced his ‘fin- ing depravity, responded to that of multiple women — by Or, conversely, America “a factual historical event because I am not in a position to do gers around my private area, the allegations by telling The Trump against a world being can simply sleepwalk its way so as a school district employee.” thrusts his penis halfway — Hill: “I’ll say it with great driven into chaos by Trump? to the polls in 2020 hoping His duty as a school district employee was to teach that it is. or completely, I’m not cer- respect: Number one, she’s I say that this allegation, if the world is still intact when That failure rightfully has cost him his principal’s posting. tain — inside me,’” as The not my type. Number two, true, is the most egregious it opens its eyes. It remains in question why it took the Palm Beach School District more than a year to act and whether he should be fired, not merely reassigned. His new position, still unannounced, should have nothing to do with instruction. The parent who raised the issue with him was concerned Warren is courting Black women that Holocaust education wasn’t a mandatory classroom study DAHLEEN GLANTON, columnist Chicago Tribune as Florida law requires. Chapter 1003.42 makes clear the required instruction. It in- Sen. Elizabeth Warren has pander to Black women’s ing and most dependable tration, Warren wrote in Es- cludes this: written a new op-ed for Es- emotional turmoil over po- employees, yet they dispro- sence, she would take exec- “The history of the Holocaust (1933-1945), the systematic, sence magazine, a publica- lice shootings of their Black portionately represent the utive actions to boost wages planned annihilation of European Jews and other groups by tion that caters to profession- boys. She did not try to con- working poor. While the un- for women of color and open Nazi Germany, a watershed event in the history of humanity, to al Black women. In the piece vince Black women that she employment rate of Black pathways to leadership. be taught in a manner that leads to an investigation of human published Friday, the Dem- understands the burden of women is nearly double that Frankly, it’s just time the behavior, an understanding of the ramifications of prejudice, ocratic presidential hopeful losing a child to violence, of white women, those with Democratic Party started racism, and stereotyping, and an examination of what it means announced “a new commit- struggling to make ends meet jobs earn about 63 cents to paying attention to Black to be a responsible and respectful person, for the purposes of ment to Black women.” or confronting racial bias. every dollar earned by white women. encouraging tolerance of diversity in a pluralistic society and It is not surprising that Instead, she came with a men. White women earn In her six years as a sena- for nurturing and protecting democratic values and institu- Warren, who is polling as low plan that not only acknowl- about 75 cents to the dollar. tor, Warren has not focused tions.” as 4 percent with Black vot- edges that the playing field Black women struggle eco- on Black women. In a field of We don’t see anything optional about that, or with the fol- ers, would reach out to Black is lopsided but relieves Black nomically more than any 20-plus contenders, includ- lowing paragraph that requires the teaching of African Ameri- women. Black women, after women of the sole responsi- other group, largely because ing a popular Black woman, can history, including slavery and abolition. all, are the Democratic Par- bility of balancing it. She took they are more likely to earn Kamala Harris, Warren’s gen- In his e-mail exchange with the parent, Latson wrote, “Not ty’s most loyal constituency the blame off the shoulders of poverty-level wages. More eral message of rebuilding everyone believes the Holocaust happened and you have your and thus, the gatekeepers to minorities who are deemed than 28 percent of Black the middle class, strengthen- thoughts but we are a public school and not all of our parents the presidential nomination. less qualified than their white women live in poverty — a ing democracy and providing have the same beliefs so they will react differently … not all Her op-ed and subsequent counterparts and put it where higher rate than white and equal justice under the law parents want their students exposed so they will not be and I appearance Saturday at the it belongs — on the backs of Hispanic women. has not resonated with Black can’t force that issue.” Essence Festival introduced corporations that care more Warren has said she sup- voters. He claimed that an educator’s duty is to be “politically neu- the Massachusetts senator about the bottom line than ports a minimum wage of at No one, though, is better tral but support all groups at the school.” That would be true to this crucial bloc of voters diversity and racial equality. least a $15 an hour. Under her positioned to champion the with regard to Democrats vs. Republicans, but not for the ma- who largely have dismissed For many Black women, it plan, the U.S. Equal Employ- advancement of Black wom- licious lie of Holocaust denial. her as “just another white was a refreshing introduction ment Opportunity Commis- en in the workplace than For a student or her parents to disbelieve that the Holocaust woman running for presi- to Warren. sion would be charged with someone who has spent her happened does not overcome the school’s duty to teach that it dent.” Here’s what we know from closely monitoring minority entire career going up against did. To the contrary, it makes the lesson all the more important. But Warren did not come years of research. Studies pay in low-wage jobs, such as big business. That’s some- It’s as wrong to let Holocaust deniers influence the curric- at them in the way they are have shown Black women to the service industry. thing Black women would ulum, even indirectly, as it would be to make science classes most accustomed. She didn’t be among the hardest work- On day one of her adminis- love to see. optional to humor the Flat Earth Society. Another question is whether Latson should be off the pay- roll, as demanded by Sen. Lauren Book of Broward, Rep. Randy Fine of Brevard and Florida Sen. Rick Scott. Pelosi, leave the fab freshman alone Book and Fine say the principal is in violation of a new law STEPHEN A. CROCKETT JR., senior editor, The Root that requires public schools and colleges to treat anti-Semitism “in an identical manner to discrimination motivated by race.” House Speaker Nancy Pe- It didn’t take long for AOC After Raddatz quoted Pelo- been missing in the chamber Examples of anti-Semitism include accusing Jews or the State losi (D-Calif.) may have over- to log on to Twitter. si’s claim that Tlaib and the because most of us — and of Israel of “inventing or exaggerating the Holocaust.” stayed her welcome. For some “That public ‘whatever’ three other Congress mem- Ayanna Pressley says it more There’s nothing in the record to suggest Latson went that far, reason—maybe it’s jealousy, is called public sentiment,” bers had made themselves “ir- beautifully — people that are although catering to Holocaust deniers can easily be said to maybe it’s because the new she wrote. AOC also noted relevant” on border concerns closest to the pain needs to be step on the line. crop of freshmen members that public sentiment is how after they voted against a bor- at the table making these deci- Book and Fine, who sponsored the legislation with others, of Congress — Rashida Tlaib change is achieved and that der funding bill, Tlaib shot sions,” Tlaib replied, Mediaite posed a discomfiting question to the school district in the (D-Mich.), Alexandria Oc- the old guard is out of touch back. reports. statement they issued Monday: asio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan with the Democrats’ base. “You know people like us, “Guess what, we know what “Imagine if Principal Latson had said to an Black parent that Omar (D-Minn.), and Ayanna The fab freshmen weren’t people like me and Ayanna, it feels like to be dehuman- he could not and would not state that slavery is a factual, his- Pressley (D-Mass.) refuse to done tongue-whipping the Ilhan and Alexandria, we’re ized. We know what it feels torical event. He would have been gone — one hundred per- kiss the ring — the senior con- senior seat holder during the reflective of our nation in like to be Brown and Black in cent justified — by the end of the day.” gresswoman keeps coming for president’s State of the Union many ways. But many of us this country,” she continued, Aside from being flat-out wrong, Latson’s behavior was mon- them and keeps embarrassing speeches. On Sunday, ABC’s didn’t run to be first of any- making it clear that Pelosi umentally reckless. It would be hard to find many schools with herself. Martha Raddatz asked Rep. thing, but more people like us doesn’t know this struggle. as large a Jewish student population as Spanish River’s, and Over the weekend, Pelo- Photo: Chip Somodevilla (Getty Images) “It is very disappointing that they wouldn’t be in the South. si came for Ocasio-Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Rep. Ayanna the speaker would ever try It’s not open and shut, though, that he should be fired. The during a New York Times in- Pressley (D-Mass.) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) to diminish our voices in so terview. many ways.” new law is problematic. Indeed, we wrote earlier that it could listen as Michael Cohen, former attorney and fixer for inhibit and punish legitimate criticism of Israel’s conduct vis a “All these people have their Pelosi was reportedly seen vis the Palestinians, and Latson could make an issue of that if public whatever and their President Donald Trump, testifies before the House dolphin-clapping in front of he were to contest his dismissal. Twitter world,” Pelosi told Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill Feb. 27, 2019, in her TV before an aide told her The better course is to make a teaching moment of this in- Times columnist Maureen Washington, D.C. that the attacks were against cident — for Latson, in particular. There are an estimated 400 Dowd. “But they didn’t have her. She then began pressing Holocaust survivors in the Boca Raton area. It’s time for Latson any following. They’re four Tlaib about Pelosi’s comments have been missing in the halls her medic alert bracelet and to meet them. people and that’s how many and the Michigan lawmaker of Congress. More people yelling, “I’ve fallen and I can’t —South Florida Sun Sentinel votes they got.” didn’t pull any punches. like us, people of color have get up.” The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019

Restored Mission Control comes alive at 50

MARCIA DUNN Associated Press

Gone is the haze of ciga- rette, cigar and pipe smoke. Gone are the coffee, soda and pizza stains. With only a few exceptions, NASA’s Apollo-era Mission Control has been restored to the way it looked 50 years ago when two men landed on the moon. It gets the stamp of approv- al from retired flight director Gene Kranz, a man for whom failure — or even a minor oversight — is never an op- tion. Seated at the console where he ruled over Apollo 11, Apollo 13 and so many oth- er astronaut missions, Kranz pointed out that a phone was missing behind him. And he said the air vents used to be black from all the smoke, not sparkly clean like they are now. Those couple of details aside, Kranz could close, then open his eyes, and trans- port himself back to July 20, 1969, and Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s momentous moon landing. “When I sit down here and I’m in the chair at the con- sole ... I hear these words, AP Photo/Michael Wyke ‘Houston, Tranquility Base Gene Kranz, aerospace engineer, fighter pilot, an Apollo-era flight director and later director of NASA flight operations, sits at the console here. The Eagle has landed,’” where he worked during the Gemini and Apollo missions at the NASA Johnson Space Center Monday, June 17, 2019, in Houston. "The impact is Kranz said during a sneak incredible," Kranz, 85, said. With all the vacated seats, the room reminded him of a shift change when flight controllers would hit the restroom. preview at NASA’s Johnson "So this room is now empty and it's soon going to be filled and all of a sudden, the energy that this room possesses is going to start enveloping Space Center. With all the empty seats, the environment here." the room reminds him of a shift change when flight old pictures and brought in wrappers and papers. controllers would hit the re- specialists in paint, wallpa- Modern LED lights and stroom. per, carpeting, electricity and flat screens were installed to “It’s just nice to see the upholstery. Original swatch- bring the consoles alive with thing come alive again,” said es of carpet and wallpaper images and flashing buttons; Kranz, who titled his autobi- and an original ceiling tile big screens up front will show ography, “Failure is Not an turned up. key footage from the Apollo 11 Option.” Intent on authenticity, they mission“We’re using technol- Friday’s grand opening — scoured eBay and vintage ogy to make it look old, basi- just three weeks shy of the shops for ashtrays and cups cally,” Tetley explained. LEDs 50th anniversary of human- and turned to 3D-laser print- also replaced the original ity’s first otherworldly foot- ing to recreate lids for the overhead fluorescent lights steps — culminates years of that had faded the mission work and millions in dona- medallions on the walls. tions. It opens to the public With the Internation- Monday. al Space Station’s Mission Meticulously recreated Control running 24/7 one down to the tan carpet- floor down and work for fu- ing, gray-green wallpa- ture moonshots going on all per, white ceiling panels, When I sit down here around, Thornton said it was woven-cushioned seats, and I’m in the chair at challenging to create a muse- amber glass ashtrays and the console ... I hear um. But the painstaking work retro coffee cups, Project these words, ‘Houston, paid off. Some Apollo flight Apollo’s Mission Opera- Tranquility Base here. controllers were so moved tions Control Room never at seeing the restored room The“ Eagle has landed.'" looked — or smelled — so that they teared up. good. “Then we know that we’ve The goal was “to capture —Gene Krantz done it right,” Tetley said. the look and feel of July There’s one artifact, of ’69,” said NASA’s resto- though, that doesn’t fit July ration project manager Jim 1969. Following their 1970 Thornton. back-of-the-seat ashtrays in aborted moon-landing mis- “The place is designated the glassed-in visitors’ sec- sion, Apollo 13's Jim Lovell, a National Historic Land- tion overlooking the control Fred Haise and Jack Swigert mark,” he said. “It’s not for room. Old binders for reams presented a mirror from their the brick and mortar of the of paper were collected. spacecraft to Kranz and the building, it’s for the amazing Seat cushions were handwo- rest of the control team. Ever feats that happened inside of ven. Ceiling tiles were hand since, the mirror had hung the building.” stamped. on a plaque above the room’s Johnson’s historic preser- Carpeting was custom or- water fountain “to ‘reflect vation officer, Sandra Tet- dered with special tufting and the image’ of the people in ley, strove for accuracy. Her extra yarn, then cut into 28- Mission Control who got us quest began in 2013, after the inch squares. The restoration back!” Removed during the room had fallen into neglect. team wanted a lived-in look restoration, it’s now back in It was last used for space for the carpet and chose a its original spot. shuttle flights in the 1990s, shade reflecting years of nic- Kranz, 85, still looms large then abandoned and opened otine discoloring. in the hot seat, where he to tourists. And yes, Kranz got his miss- oversaw the Eagle’s landing. The restoration effort fi- ing rotary-dial wall phone. “It was just absolutely our nally got traction in 2017. The “I fought for everything,” day, our time, our place,” he room was closed, and con- Tetley said. “But we’re getting said. struction began. More than everything we want to make The flight controllers meet $5 million was raised, most it just completely historically every year to celebrate the of it donations. The city of accurate.” day, although their numbers Webster across the street The green consoles were are dwindling. kicked in $3.5 million. trucked to the Cosmosphere They’re proud to have Tetley and her team inter- museum in Hutchinson, Kan- helped resuscitate their Mis- viewed flight controllers and sas, for months of rehab. Cig- sion Control: “Part of our directors now in their 70s arette butts were dug out of legacy we’re going to leave and 80s. They pored through the consoles, along with gum for the next generation.” The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019 Wealthy financier charged with molesting dozens of girls MICHAEL R. SISAK York. triumph over justice,” Sarah and JIM MUSTIAN The alleged victims “de- Ransome said through her Associated Press serve their day in court,” Ber- lawyer. man said. “We are proud to be Prosecutors in New York In a startling reversal of standing up for them by bring- are seeking the forfeiture fortune, billionaire financier ing this indictment.” of Epstein’s mansion, a sev- Jeffrey Epstein was charged Epstein was accused in the en-story, 21,000-square-foot Monday with sexually abus- indictment of paying under- townhouse less than a block ing dozens of underage girls age girls hundreds of dollars from Central Park. The home, in a case brought more than a in cash for massages and then formerly a prep school, is decade after he secretly cut a molesting them at his homes across the street from a home deal with federal prosecutors in Palm Beach, Florida, and owned by Bill Cosby and has to dispose of nearly identical New York from 2002 through been valued at approximately allegations. 2005. $77 million. The 66-year-old hedge fund He “intentionally sought out Epstein’s arrest came amid manager who once socialized minors and knew that many of increased #MeToo-era scru- with some of the world’s most his victims were in fact under tiny of the 2008 non-prosecu- powerful people was charged the age of 18,” prosecutors tion agreement, which caused in a newly unsealed federal in- said. He also paid some of his a furor in recent years as the dictment with sex trafficking victims to recruit additional details came to light, many of and conspiracy during the ear- girls, creating “a vast network them exposed in a series of ly 2000s. He could get up to 45 of underage victims for him to stories by The Miami Herald. years in prison if convicted. sexually exploit,” prosecutors Under the deal, Epstein The case sets the stage said. was allowed to plead guilty for another #MeToo-era tri- Elizabeth Williams via AP Assistant U.S. Attorney to state charges of soliciting al fraught with questions of In this courtroom artist's sketch, defendant Jeffrey Epstein, center, sits with attor- Alex Rossmiller said that a minor for prostitution. He wealth and influence. Ep- neys Martin Weinberg, left, and Marc Fernich during his arraignment in New York while there is some overlap avoided a possible life sen- stein’s powerful friends over federal court, Monday, July 8, 2019. Epstein pleaded not guilty to federal sex traffick- between the Florida and New tence and served 13 months the years have included Pres- York cases, one of the counts in jail, during which he was ing charges. The 66-year-old is accused of creating and maintaining a network that al- ident Donald Trump, former is based entirely on New York allowed out to go to his office President Bill Clinton and lowed him to sexually exploit and abuse dozens of underage girls from 2002 to 2005. victims. during the day. The deal also Britain’s Prince Andrew. Federal authorities said required that he reach finan- Prosecutors said the evi- cusers said it appeared, prose- world traveler might flee if re- stein attorney Reid Weingar- new accusers have come for- cial settlements with dozens dence against Epstein includ- cutors said. leased. ten said in court, calling the ward since Epstein’s arrest, of his alleged victims and ed a “vast trove” of hundreds Epstein, who was arrested His lawyers argued that case essentially a “redo” by and they urged other possible register as a sex offender. or even thousands of lewd Saturday as he arrived in the the sex-crime allegations had the government. victims to contact the FBI. “The last couple of years photographs of young women U.S. from Paris aboard his been settled in 2008 with a But U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Some of Epstein’s accusers have helped build this envi- or girls, discovered in a week- private jet, was brought into plea agreement in Florida that Berman of New York said that welcomed the indictment. ronment where the public end search of his New York court Monday in a blue jail was overseen by Alexander the non-prosecution agree- “The news of my abuser’s isn’t willing to see these cas- City mansion. Authorities uniform, his hair disheveled, Acosta, who was the U.S. at- ment that spared Epstein from arrest today is a step in the es swept under the rug any- also found papers and phone and pleaded not guilty. He torney in Miami at the time a heavy prison sentence a de- right direction to finally hold more,” said Scott Berkowitz, records corroborating the al- was jailed for a bail hearing and is now Trump’s labor sec- cade ago is binding only on Epstein accountable for his president of RAINN, the an- leged crimes, and a massage next Monday, when prosecu- retary. federal prosecutors in Flori- crimes and restore my faith ti-sexual violence organiza- room still set up the way ac- tors plan to argue that the rich “This is ancient stuff,” Ep- da, not on authorities in New that power and money can’t tion.

has raised $21,244.80, Hinds “There’s a breakdown some- Hinds is a Democrat who He plans to lean on his work questions, take your knowl- $150 and Williams $13,310. where. I’m not talking about supports abortion in cases of experience and think of law- edge, your experiences your SCHOOLS Williams began on the Mi- how to raise kids. I’m talking rape and incest though he is making like the first day on intellect and you put it into CONTINUED FROM 1A ami Gardens City Council about when parents come personally against the proce- the job. play,” Williams said. in March 2010; he was elect- to the school saying I don’t dure. He supports Medicaid “Writing a law would be Candidates can qualify for it’s equal across the board,” ed twice and will term out know what to do with my kid expansion, stricter gun-ac- like my first day of being a re- the District 102 seat from Robinson said. “Funding in 2020. He retired from the or they’re afraid of their kid. cess laws, comprehensive altor, or banking or life insur- noon on Monday, June 15, should include accountabili- pharmaceutical industry and There’s gotta be some solu- sex education in high schools ance annuity agent. You have 2020 to noon Friday, June 19, ty.” said he can use his connec- tion to support parents.” and increasing teacher pay. to first do your research, ask 2020. She supports same-day vot- tions to benefit Florida work- er registration and automatic ers. CHARTER SCHOOL CHATTER registration with an opt-out “I have more of a voice in Williams too wants some system if someone wants to convincing pharmaceutical control on charter schools – do so. She provided the exam- companies,” Williams said. this time in their wallets. ple of when a public school “Let’s work on getting them “I think this charter school student turns 18 and receives thing is just way, way out a voter registration card. of control. Charter schools “I would look to eliminate don’t play with the same some deterrents,” Robinson set of rules public schools said. She wants to extend the do. Right now I would vote deadline to examine voter against public money going signatures. Too-close-to-call to charter schools,” he said. races may trigger a recount Hinds likes charter schools and physical examination of but said public schools also ballots, as what happened in perform their duty well. the 2018 statewide elections “I like charter schools. I’m for governor, U.S. senator and not saying let’s take away the agriculture and consumer money from public schools services commissioners. but I’m a fan of charter Matthew Tisdol said his schools,” Hinds said. “I’m a focus is to run a people-cen- fan of schools that educate tered campaign. properly; public schools do "It's to make sure the voice that well, charter schools do of people is being adhered David Williams that well.” to," Tisdol said. "As a whole, Hinds is 48 years old, from no. That is not the case now. New York and of Jamai- It would be disingenuous to out of Puerto Rico and for- can heritage. He is a realtor say it is." eign countries.” He said com- with a license to sell life and Tisdol is a former tester and panies still get tax breaks in health insurance and a for- Puerto Rico, and he is not mer banker. His public service seeking to remove the com- time includes volunteering in panies. Broward homeless shelters; “I’m looking to create in- conducting food distribution centives for them to leave in churches with the Police Puerto Rico and come to Mi- Athletic League of Miramar ami Gardens,” Williams said. Police Department; and sit- “Remove means forced to do ting on the city’s Planning & something. I’m giving them a Zoning board for the past six business opportunity to come years. to Miami Gardens.” Hinds withdrew from his Williams said the measure previous attempt at public of- would benefit not only Miami Gardens. “It could be anywhere in the district, wherever they come it’ll be for the area,” Williams said. Williams Sharon Pritchett works part-time as an inter- ventionist at Carol City Se- nior High School. His time investigator with the Housing on non-profit and state agen- Opportunities Project for Ex- cy boards, such as Informed cellence. He was also Spread Families and the Department the Vote's director for Flor- of Children and Families, re- ida. Spread the Vote is a na- spectively, prepared him to be tional organization that helps a state lawmaker, he said. voters receive government-is- “I don’t have to learn the sued identification. job; I know the job,” he said. He isn't new to politics as A lot of things need to be he ran for District 104 but lost changed at the Florida De- in the Democratic primaries. partment of Children and Dennis Hinds Tisdol filed his candidacy pa- Families but he also believes perwork on July 5 and has not the agency is moving in the raised any money. right direction. fice in February 2019 because “I think there needs to be of a “personal family matter.” COMPANIES WELCOMED more connection between Before that he ran for a seat on IN DISTRICT school districts, DCF and the Miramar council in 2015 At this writing, Robinson parenting,” Williams said. but lost to Max Chambers. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019

Tracie Hunter, Cincinnati’s first Black female Juvenile Court Judge in Hamilton County’s 110-year history, who’s also a church pastor in Cincinnati, is surrounded by member publishers of the Black Press of America during the National Newspaper Publishers Association 2019 Annual Convention’s Welcome Reception on June 26 in Cincinnati, Ohio. First Black female juvenile court judge faces jail time Cincinnati's Tracie Hunter caught in a quirer and WCPO Television Al Sharpton’s National Action joined Republican county of- Network; the Black United web of alleged politics and cronyism ficials in the prosecutors’ and Front; the Southern Christian commissioners’ offices in law- Leadership Council; the Na- STACY M. BROWN would have said so,” Hunter suits challenging Hunter. tion of Islam; and others. NNPA Newswire said. “They filed 30 lawsuits in “They’ve tried to stop me After being convicted on less than nine months that I from telling my truth and all Cincinnati, the third larg- one of 10 counts filed against was on the bench,” Hunter I have is my truth,” she said. est city in Ohio, sits on a hilly her, Hunter lost her appeal. said. “I’ve lost hope in the jus- landscape along the Ohio Riv- However, she and her sup- After serving just 18 tice system, which is why I er at the Kentucky border just porters were quick to point months, Hunter was charged became a judge in the first opposite Covington and New- out that the judge presiding with theft for using her judi- place,” Hunter said. “I’ve not port. over the appeal was Prosecu- cial credit card to appeal the lost faith in God even though It’s ice cold temperatures tor Joe Deters’ mother-in-law, lawsuits filed against her by they’ve tried to drive me out during the winter is only sur- Sylvia Hendon. Deters, the prosecutor. of this city even with what the passed by the cold-blooded Representatives for Deters Now, with her law license Ku Klux Klan did,” she said, racial history of the Queen and Hendon declined to com- suspended and having ex- alluding to when the hood- City. ment to NNPA Newswire. hausted any savings and ap- ed racist group threatened Nearly 20 years after a race Hunter, who earned her un- peals, Hunter is facing jail. 12-year-olds and their fami- riot wrecked downtown and dergraduate degree from Mi- Further frustrating is that lies in front of North College many of the city’s already ami University in 1988 and her Hunter is the lone caregiver Hill Elementary School after worn neighborhoods, the City Juris Doctorate from the Uni- to her ailing and aging mother. Hunter ruled that their faces Council called for a study to versity of Cincinnati College Tracie Hunter (Courtesy of NNPA Newswire Hunter, who’s also a church and names couldn’t be used in identify practices that might of Law in 1992, won election Tracie Hunter remains buoyed by the support of so pastor in Cincinnati, remains the media. contribute to institutional rac- in 2010, stunning the Republi- many including The Coalition for a Just Hamilton County, buoyed by the support of so “There is so much racism, ism. can-led city by defeating GOP which is composed of members from the Interdenom- many including The Coalition so much nepotism and so What council members ha- contender John Williams. inational Ministry Alliance; the Cincinnati Chapter of for a Just Hamilton County, much cronyism here in Cin- which is composed of mem- cinnati but I just hold on to ven’t addressed is the racial- Williams and the GOP con- the NAACP; the local chapter of Al Sharpton’s National ly- and politically-motivated tested Hunter’s victory and bers from the Interdenomi- the belief that the truth shall conviction of Tracie Hunter, a heated court battle and nu- Action Network; the Black United Front; the Southern national Ministry Alliance; set you free and I will contin- Cincinnati’s first Black female merous appeals by the Hamil- Christian Leadership Council; the Nation of Islam; and the Cincinnati Chapter of the ue to stand on the truth,” she Juvenile Court Judge in Ham- ton County Board of Elections, others. NAACP; the local chapter of said. ilton County’s 110-year history. which refused to count more Hunter was also the first than 800 votes from majority Democrat to serve in that ca- Democrat and Black precincts, pacity. ensued. However, on July 22, Hunt- Hunter then filed a federal er is scheduled to begin a six- lawsuit to have those voted month jail sentence. counted. She was convicted for “se- While the court finally or- curing a public contract” – she dered those votes to be count- says that she still doesn’t know ed, election officials still certi- what that means. fied illiamsW as the victor. The jury was mostly com- However, once the votes prised of wives of her political were counted, the election foes, and friends, attorneys was overturned in Hunter’s and neighbors of the prose- favor. cutor. One juror worked for The 18-month period WCPO Television, a station proved pivotal because then- that has filed numerous law- Gov. John Kasich appointed suits against Hunter. Anoth- Williams to the bench and the er juror was a lawyer who state Supreme Court changed worked at the firm that repre- the rules giving Williams ad- sented WCPO. ministrative authority over Court documents revealed the court. that the jury foreman con- As the senior judge and tributed $500 to state Sen. Bill the only one elected, Hunter Seitz, the father of county jury would have received the po- coordinator Brad Seitz, who sition of administrative judge. was responsible for paneling Still, Hunter worked behind the jurors. the bench to protect the rights Three Black jurors, none of of children, including refusing whom had known ties to pros- to allow their names and faces ecutors and all of whom held to appear in news coverage. out for acquittal, ultimately Among other things, she in- succumbed to pressure by stilled a system that focused other panelists and a judge on rehabilitation instead of who refused to allow defense incarceration. lawyers to poll the jury after Hunter mandated prosecu- announcing the verdict. tors turn over all critical evi- In all American trials, par- dence to defense lawyers. ticularly those that end in She forced the juvenile guilty verdicts, attorneys can court to change its reporting request the judge poll all 12 system; outlawed the routine jurors to show whether each shackling of juveniles in her were in agreement with the courtroom; exposed that ju- verdict. venile case statistics were “The judge refused a motion being inaccurately reported for a retrial after he refused to and falsified to the Ohio Su- poll the jury, in clear violation preme Court; hired Blacks in of the law and at the request key positions; reduced default of my attorney,” Hunter told judgments; and spearheaded NNPA Newswire during the the change of state election annual National Newspaper laws, which paved the way for Publishers Association annual ex-felons to vote. convention in Cincinnati. “I also bought in people Hunter was joined by a large from outside of Cincinnati group of supporters sporting who affirmed that shielding black T-shirts imprinted with these 12-year-old kids faces the logo, “Justice for Judge and preventing their names Tracie Hunter.” from being in the media “At the close of the trial, helped to reduce any chance three jurors came forward and that they’d have a repeat run- said that their finding was ‘not in with law enforcement,” guilty’ and if Judge Norbert Hunter said. Nadel had polled the jury, they However, the Cincinnati En- The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019

said. The board also took is- implicit bias training. Colina sue with Castor’s recommen- agreed. POLICE dation that the agreement “I think the training is crit- CONTINUED FROM 1A ends almost a year before the ical and it is something that stipulated deadline, to which we need to keep doing,” he Sheila McNeil wants to see they learned days after she said. the settlement agreement became mayor of Tampa. For Pinn and the board, the prompted by the death of her “This puts the board and agreement is needed to con- son and other Black males the community in Miami in a tinue to improve community carried out until its comple- tough position,” Pinn said and relations throughout the City tion. pointed to examples that mer- of Miami. “I just wish the city would it continuance of the agree- “This is about making sure own up to the agreement that ment. we have a strong community,” we have,” she said. Pinn said. “I don’t want to see Sheila McNeil recalls the RACIAL INCIDENTS a day where we have to return day that would end the life of In December 2016, just to this agreement.” her son, Travis. months after the agreement Sheila McNeil said she has It was Feb. 11 2011, when was established, an internal seen little improvement when Travis McNeil and his cousin, Miami Police investigation it comes to community polic- Kareem Williams, were pulled found that three rookie of- ing. over by a joint task force of ficers joked in a group chat "You have officers with -at City of Miami and federal about using Black neighbor- titude and whatever type of law enforcement agents, after hoods such as Liberty City prejudice they have, they act leaving a club in Little Haiti. and Overtown as “target prac- them out on the streets every- Police approached his car and tice.” The officers were fired day," she said. "The relations fired shots, killing Travis Mc- shortly after. More recently, with police and the communi- Neil and wounding Williams. in May of 2018, a viral video ty, I don't see it's getting any "He just lost his life because Photo: Via facebook shows a Miami Police officer better." one officer felt threatened," The community advisory board members expressed concern about ending the kicking a handcuffed man, The death of her son forev- Sheila McNeil said. settlement agreement between the justice department and Miami Police 10 months David Suazo, while he on the er changed her family's life. ground and being apprehend- “I really miss my son,” she early. REVIEWER STEPS DOWN ed by a team of officers. The said. "I'm sure the parents Former Tampa Police Chief a positive working relation- ture of the agreement follow- of Castor’s performance as video caused concerns about that lost their sons during this Jane Castor was selected as ship with the Miami Police ing Castor’s exit. an independent reviewer, excessive use of force. The time feel the same way." an independent reviewer to Department, DOJ and the Chief Colina believes the citing late compliance with accused officer was relieved She's been in a deep de- assess the city’s compliance CAB over the past few years. overseeing should continue the quarterly reviews she’s of duty, per reports. pression. “I try to put my- with the agreement. A Com- It is her opinion that MPD by the Department of Jus- required to submit, lack of “These incidents do call self into my work so I do not munity Advisory Board, also has met the requirements of tice's in-house team of attor- transparency and failing to into question the culture of have to think about my son so known as CAB, made up of the Agreement, as has been neys, he said. provide substantive informa- policing and challenges the much,” she said. city residents, also was cre- outlined in each report,” a “They already know our tion that reflects changes she CAB, MPD, and the commu- The officer who shot and ated to liaise between the Mi- spokesperson from her of- situation,” Colina told The has recommended to the po- nity-at-large on how we all killed her son, Goyos, was ami Police and the indepen- fice said in a statement. “She Miami Times. “They should lice department. can ensure fair, just, and equi- fired after Travis McNeil's dent reviewer. communicated to all parties be the ones that come down “We have had several con- table policing throughout the death, but was given his job Castor was recently elect- that she would be unable to and continue the monitoring cerns with her reports,” said City of Miami,” Pinn wrote in back with full back pay after ed Tampa's mayor. She plans continue in the position of process. It appears that they Justin Pinn, chair of the com- his 2018 CAB annual report. arbitration, per reports. to step down from monitor- Independent Monitor if elect- agree.” munity advisory board. “It is The Miami Police de- This year, Travis’ son, ing for the feds. She has also ed Mayor of Tampa and rec- He is concerned that the very difficult from a commu- partment has addressed 19, who’s been diagnosed recommended early termina- ommended a replacement, if vetting process for another nity perspective to verify any- implicit bias training by with autism, graduated high tion of the entire agreement. that was the option chosen by independent reviewer will thing that she has said.” partnering with Florida Inter- school. The pair enjoyed a Castor believes Miami Police MPD and DOJ,” the statement take time to formalize, espe- The reports Castor turned national University to admin- close relationship, she said. department has met the re- reads. cially with the March 2020 in were narrative-based and ister training for the officers, Her son’s death was particu- quirements of the agreement, At a community adviso- deadline looming. lacked appropriate data and Colina said. larly poignant as her grand- 10 months shy of the March ry board meeting late last analysis, according to Pinn. “This is not an issue in po- son celebrated milestones 2020 end date. Her recom- month, Mayor Francis Suarez Members of the advisory The board also requested a lice. It is an issue in people,” like prom and his graduation. mendation is raising concerns said he plans to meet with board say the department has comparison study of other he said. The board wants to “It’s been rough,” she said. from members of the adviso- City Manager Emilio Gonza- made progress in improving police departments’ training see the department make “The one thing that was miss- ry board. lez and Miami Police Chief community policing. How- techniques and best practice, progressive attempts and use ing is that his father was not “Mayor Castor has enjoyed Jorge Colina to discuss the fu- ever, they have been critical which was never received, he nationwide best practices for around,” she said. The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019

ers' money that will proba- to her death. Because, in all those partnerships are being mentor and liaise on behalf bly yield very little, if any, in the years that the murder soured by political favorit- of Miami Gardens and its return. So to state that you rate has been climbing in the ism and cronyism, without residents? Maybe there ar- gave the money to the Broth- city of Miami Gardens, that regard for real outcomes. I en’t any leaders left who are ers of the Same Mind, on live was one of the few times can still remember the anx- from Miami Gardens. W RD television, seems like smoke that I saw the mayor pres- iety that many residents had Who can save Miami BRIAN DENNIS ON THE STREET and mirrors to me. How in ent and concerned about a about the rapid and frequent Gardens? Maybe city offi- the world do you not re- murder that occurred with- tax increases that were nec- cials needs someone to tell O member to whom you gave in the city limits. I’m sure essary to get the city on solid them what’s best for them, Mayor, lots of brothers, that kind of money? And for that the publicity surround- ground when it was founded. because they can’t figure the record, Brothers of the ing the case had something To see 150,000 of those pre- it out for themselves. At Same Mind did not change to do with that and, as the cious dollars not make a vis- some point, the members of only one of the same mind its name to the Circle of mayor, it was his duty to be ible dent in the crime should the City Council are going A few weeks ago, Miami ami Gardens on the show Brotherhood. there. At least Miami-Dade both sadden and anger ev- to have reach deep down Gardens Mayor Oliver Gil- that aired June 5, Gilbert Crime has risen 25% in County Public Schools Su- ery taxpayer in Miami Gar- within themselves to find bert appeared on the NBC stated that he was, “work- the city recently. Normally, perintendent Alberto Car- dens. If you’re going to give the leadership that they are 6 television show, "Voic- ing with the Brothers of the a failure of this magnitude valho shows up regardless of the Circle of Brotherhood looking for in the mayor. es with Jawan Strader," to Same Mind on a gun inter- would lay square on the who was the child who died, $150,000, at least you could Maybe former Mayor Shir- talk about his bid to be the vention program.” shoulders of the chief of po- or what that child was do- have gotten a hunger strike ley Gibson, Commissioner next, District 1, Miami-Dade That was a lie. Gilbert’s lice. But if the tools and re- ing or supposedly a part of. out of it to bring awareness Betty T. Ferguson and other County Commissioner. He political savvy makes it hard sources that the chief needs But you can't be concerned to the gun violence that we pioneers of the city of ‘des- is looking to succeed veter- to believe that his assertion to combat crime are being about one and leave the rest already know exists. If any- tiny’ were just dreamers - or an County Commissioner was just a simple slip of doled out in political waste, to a law enforcement agency thing, you could’ve allocat- maybe it’s time for Miami Barbara Jordan for that seat. the tongue. It's not a mili- the smoking gun on crime is from which you divert pre- ed the money to an Officer Gardens to send a message Outspoken community lead- tary secret that there have in the mayor’s and city coun- cious resources. They can’t Friendly and strengthen in 2020, one that holds your er Sybrina Fulton is also in been grumblings among key cil's offices, full stop. make bricks out of straw. your police community rela- elected officials accountable. the race. members of the Miami Gar- I was amazed at how Gil- Community partnerships tions. That’s how community Send a message that shows When Strader began to dens community about the bert showed up at Kameela have been a gold-star strat- partnerships work. Why pay everyone watching that you apply pressure to the mayor Circle of Brotherhood re- Russell's press conference egy in combating crime in a group of people who aren’t know who’s real – and who’s about the crime rate in Mi- ceiving $150,000 of taxpay- after she was tragically lured our neighborhoods. But from your neighborhoods to a fraud. Principal who denied Holocaust fired Monday The claim came as four lawmakers sought to blame his removal he said. on ’“false statements” from a Lawmakers demand firing called for his removal over remarks parent or what statements he The unusual turn came as was referring to. four Florida lawmakers called ANDREW MARRA Latson wrote in the message, In announcing his removal publicly for him to be fired Palm Beach Post a copy of which was obtained I have been reassigned Monday, the school district for his comments, saying that by The Palm Beach Post. “It said that he was being trans- refusing to acknowledge the to the district office due The Spanish River High is unfortunate that someone ferred from the school be- Holocaust’s historical reality School principal removed can make a false statement to a statement that was cause he “made a grave error disqualified him from serving from office Monday over his and do so anonymously and not accurately relayed to in judgment in the verbiage as an educator. refusal to say the Holocaust it holds credibility but that is the newspaper by one of he wrote in an email” and that U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., was a historical fact is stoking the world we live in.” “our parents." “his leadership has become wrote on Twitter that he more controversy by blaming Contrary to his claim, Lat- a major distraction for the spoke Tuesday morning with his ouster on “a false state- son was not removed from the —William Latson school community.” Palm Beach County Schools ment” from a parent. school because of a parent’s The school district declined Superintendent Donald Fen- Principal Willlam Latson’s statements but as a result of to comment on Latson’s re- noy and that Latson “should outcry over his written com- marks but two school district have been fired, not simply false claim about the reason Willlam Latson for his removal came in a fare- ments to a parent last year. not in a position to do so as a officials privately confirmed reassigned” after The Post well message he sent to his The emails were obtained her child’s identity. school district employee.” the message’s authenticity. reported he told a parent that school staff Monday, hours by The Post through a public Latson’s messages, sent in In a statement to The Post Palm Beach County Com- “not everyone believes the after being reassigned amid a records request and excerpt- April 2018, included state- last month, Latson acknowl- missioner Robert Weinroth Holocaust happened” and he national outcry over his writ- ed in a story Friday. The sto- ments that “not everyone edged his comments and called Latson’s apparent lack “can’t say the Holocaust is a ten remarks last year to the ry included comments by believes the Holocaust hap- apologized for them, saying of remorse in the message to factual, historical event.” parent. the mother who received the pened” and that as an educa- they “did not accurately re- staff troubling. “There is no excuse for “I have been reassigned emails, but her comments tor he had “the role to be po- flect my professional and “I’m deeply disappointed what he expressed,” Scott to the district office due to a have not factored into the litically neutral.” personal commitment to ed- after all of what’s occurred wrote. “There is no excuse for statement that was not accu- roiling controversy over Lat- He also said that “I can’t ucating all students about the that he’s blaming it on others holocaust denial. There is no rately relayed to the newspa- son’s remarks. The mother re- say the Holocaust is a factual, atrocities of the Holocaust.” instead of taking the respon- excuse for anti-Semitism of per by one of our parents,” mained anonymous to protect historical event because I am It was not clear why Latson sibility on his own shoulders,” any kind.” The Miami Times 8 Finance MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019 Technology

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WORLD FAMOUS HOUSE OF MAC EXPANDS TO CENTRAL FARE Second location sits on mezzanine level of VirginMiami’s train station LEESA DAVIS Teach, who got his nick- Special to The Miami Times name from childhood be- cause he used to wear glasses Derrick “Chef Teach” Tur- and was teased for looking ton of World Famous House like a teacher (this was before of Mac has entered a new sa- he had lasik surgery), says the vory chapter. nickname that started as a After running a success- joke has stuck for many years. ful food truck for four years, The Brooklyn-raised, cu- Chef Teach, a celebrity fa- linary-trained chef didn’t vorite, has officially set up always know he would take shop in a second location, lo- Miami’s dining scene to new cated in Downtown Miami’s heights when he moved from new food hub, Central Fare New York in 1998. Teach in Virgin MiamiCentral sta- worked in the music indus- tion. Teach partnered with try for several years, where former Carolina Panthers’ he managed and helped to defensive end, Charles John- spearhead the success of en- son for his latest culinary en- tertainers such as Pitbull (he deavor. was Pitbull’s manager for Die-hard fans who fre- over 15 years), while work- quent World Famous House ing alongside other artists. It of Mac’s other location (a took some cajoling however, restaurant in Overtown with to get Teach to take his pas- a buoyant vibe) as well as sion for food and cooking commuters who stopped more seriously. by for impromptu comfort Oftentimes, during music food delights lined up to get studio sessions, the artists their share at the new lo- Teach worked with would re- Above, World Famous House of Mac does a soft opening of its new location at Central Fare. Below, wings and cation’s grand opening the quest his cooking. first week of July. Items on “My artists used to have mac and cheese wait for a customer. the menu include vegan mac food budgets for studio time. and cheese, the five cheese If the studio had a kitchen, multi-million brands, I didn’t dining in and even those with fle mac and cheese and or- vice is very important to me.” truffle mac and cheese, lob- they would ask me to cook. own anything. I wanted to take-out bags. His customers, ange pepper wings. Teach’s staff also say they ster mac and cheese and jerk My artists inspired me. Bun B start focusing on building my of course, stop him when he’s “I was here on Friday and enjoy working at the World chicken mac and cheese. sat me down one day and was legacy. I always cooked recre- on his way back to the kitch- it is Wednesday. I came back Famous House of Mac. Bar- Teach, known for his creative like, ‘You need to take this ationally and therapeutical- en to gush over his cuisine. because of the good combi- ry “Bear” Prophet, one of spin on traditional southern more seriously. You really got ly,” Teach said. Marie Popot, a Miami-Dade nation of spice and seasoning the cooks, used to work cuisine infused with Carib- something here,’” said Teach. His zeal for food and affable resident who was at the eat- but also the owner is so nice, at a five-star restaurant in bean flair, was inspired by It was also when Teach’s fa- demeanor seems to resonate ery in Central Fare while on professional and has great the Brickell area of Miami. his Trinidadian roots when ther died in 2013 that he felt with his customers and may her lunch break said she had customer service,” she said. Prophet has been working he sought out to create the compelled to do something even be the reason why they been there just a few days be- “I brought two people with with World Famous House menu. meaningful with his life. keep going back. Teach peri- fore. It wasn’t just the food me when I came on Friday of Mac since February. The restaurant’s official “When my father died, odically leaves the kitchen to why she returned. Popot had and sent two here who came “I like the ambition behind opening day is July 14. even though I was part of greet and check on his guests ordered the five cheese truf- without me. Customer ser- SEE MAC 9B The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019 Jamarlin Martin set to headline BOMA symposium Black women. Special value of Black media to be Hunter Davis said the How highlighted during fourth gathering to Craft your Messaging to be Inclusive panel will show to Miami Times Staff Report sions about public and media avoid damaging relationships relations, marketing, ad buyers, with the very audience you are All aspects of Black media, as well as corporate communi- trying to reach. including digital and cultural cations, whether in industry “The purpose of the panel is reach, will be be highlighted or private firms. Additional- to teach organizations how to at ly, BOMA members are com- communicate with a Black au- Black Owned Media Alli- mitted to providing accurate, dience without offending them ance’s annual Get to Know fair and balanced coverage. and using words and imagery Black Media forum. In its Melissa Hunter Davis, that are steeped in races prac- fourth year, the symposium BOMA events chairwoman, tices,” she said. will convene starting at 8 a.m. said, the goal of the sympo- The symposium has evolved July 24 at the Little Haiti Cul- sium is to provide those agen- from a one-panel discussion at tural Center, 212 NE 59th Ter- cies with information on new Florida Memorial University race, in Miami. opportunities in the Black to the current day-long pro- This year’s keynote speak- market and to make sure that gram. Since 2015, past attend- er is Jamarlin Martin of Mo- BOMA is considered the ex- ees include The Wow Factor, guldom Media, considered a pert in regards to reaching the RBB, Sonshine Communi- pioneer and thought leader Black community. cations, Freez Frame Media, in digital media. Martin is the “We will open [agencies] Baptist Health, Adrienne Ar- founder and CEO of Nubai up to the opportunities that sht Center, Armstrong Cre- Ventures and the creator of the we have within our group and ative Consulting, KricKrack GHOGH with Jamarlin Mar- with others who may not be Media, Pantin/Beber Silver- tin’s podcast. He grew Mogul- associated with us but are in stein Advertising, MGill and dom Media Group into a mul- the same field,” Hunter Davis Associates, U.S. Department tiple-brand digital media and said. of Transportation and Nielsen. entertainment platform, selling Attendees can expect to Registration is required to three brands to NASDAQ-list- hear from panelists who will attend BOMA’s annual sym- ed Urban One: UONEK. discuss advertising campaign posium on July 24. Log on BOMA highlights Black me- activations crafting inclusive Jamarlin Martin to 2019BOMASymposium. dia to those who make deci- messages and marketing to eventbrite.com to register.

House of Mac’s delectable to other areas. “Expansion is dishes. Virgin Group found- definitely in my sights. I do MAC er Sir Richard Branson, want to preserve the integri- CONTINUED FROM 8B actress Gabrielle Union- ty of the brand,” he said. Wade, basketball star Dwy- Teach is also happy that the dream and the story be- ane Wade, tennis champions he has a family-owned busi- hind it. I’ve been cooking for Serena and Venus Williams, ness. 13 years,” said Prophet. and rap artists Bun B and “My wife is my general David Rodriguez, a Mi- Trick Daddy are just some manager and this is my son’s ami native who ordered the of the celebrities who have first job,” he said. “I’m work- Smoked BBQ beef mac and made Teach a go-to when ing toward building the leg- cheese for the first time said it comes to satiating their acy.” he will keep going back for comfort food appetite. Soul food and mac-and- more. Teach said he’s always cheese lovers alike can look “The food is exquisite- been a forward-thinker and forward to a buy-one, get- ly delicious. It’s so freakin’ has more in the works for one-free day from World Fa- emulsified in the cheeses. World Famous House of mous House of Mac on July 14 I will be coming again,” he Mac. He plans on expanding for National Mac and Cheese said. the seating area for the Over- Day. It is located at 600 NW Celebrities also can’t get World Famous House of Mac now has two locations, one in Overtown and the town location. Teach also First Ave. and open 11 a.m. - 6 enough of World Famous other at VirginMiami’s Central Fare. wants to eventually expand p.m. Monday - Friday. The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019

Shirley Pittman is under threat of eviction.

Mobile home residents hit with soaring rents after hurricanes Time Out, an owner, said the money will be used to improve the community

AMANDA MORRIS est-hit areas during hurri- Associated Press canes Matthew in 2016 and Florence in 2018. For eight years, James Le- All but two of the proper- sane paid what he could for ties are in Lumberton, where his mobile home lot rental residents say an affordable every month — $150. But in housing crisis caused by the February, five months after hurricanes has been exacer- Hurricane Florence flooded bated by Time Out, a Fort the Lumberton region and Lauderdale, Florida-based shortly after Florida-based company. company Time Out Com- In an emailed statement, munities bought the park, Time Out said rents were his monthly lot rent more raised consistent with cur- than tripled to $465. rent market rates and that With a fixed Social Se- some of the additional reve- curity disability income of nue will go toward commu- about $791 a month, Lesane nity improvement. said it’s impossible for him North Carolina Housing to pay that. Coalition Executive Direc- “If I had to pay $465 I tor Samuel Gunter said it’s couldn’t even pay the lights not uncommon to see prop- in this place,” he said, ges- erty investors “start snatch- turing to the dim lighting ing stuff up,” after a disaster inside his trailer, where because they see a chance trash bags covered windows to make money. A row of mobile homes at a Time Out-owned community in Lumberton, N.C. to keep the trailer cool on a “In the aftermath of a di- sweltering 100-degree day. saster, folks are flooded, live in disaster-prone areas displaced by the hurricanes, it should be illegal.” ability income, she received Time Out owns 23 prop- those land values are de- such as flood plains. placing a strain on afford- Lumberton city officials a threat of eviction from erties in low-income Robe- pressed, and if you have “Folks may not be able to able housing resources, ac- could not be reached for Time Out in May. son County, many of which capital, there’s economic do repairs themselves, and cording to Gunter. comment. Legal Aid attorney Nicole were bought in the past two opportunity there,” Gunter if someone comes at them Of 729 units in Lumber- For now, residents’ best Mueller said lawyers can’t years. At the same time, the said, adding that lower-in- with the right offer, it can be ton’s public housing pro- hopes are to fight evic- prevent Time Out from county was one of the hard- come communities often tempting to take,” he said. gram, 187 were put “offline” tion with the help of Le- raising rent, but that is- Gunter said many advo- from the hurricanes, and gal Aid of North Carolina sues surrounding Time Out cates are worried about another 526 are occupied. and North Carolina Justice could turn into an anti-trust the dynamic between mo- For the remaining 16 units, Center lawyers. Legal Aid class action case. bile home owners who rent Lumberton Housing Au- has taken on 89 cases, 44 Because of the housing land in these parks and park thority Director Sheila of which are still open. In shortage, Gunter said entire owners, since older mo- Oxendine said there are some cases, lawyers have communities are being dis- bile homes often can’t be roughly 900 people on the been able to show that the placed. In Schoolview, Le- moved. waiting list. company gave improper no- sane said he is leaving, and “People may not be able The Robeson County Af- tice, delaying eviction while so are a lot of his neighbors, to move their homes, so you fordable Housing Coalition, residents search for a new including his sister and his have incredible leverage formed in October 2018 place to live. cousin. But before he can over the people who rent after Hurricane Florence, Since April, Shirley Pit- leave, Lesane needs several that land,” he said. has asked local officials to tman, 69, has been look- thousand dollars to move Time Out owns more than take action on Time Out’s ing for a new place to put his home. So far, he said 1,200 home unit rental lots rental increases and asked her home. She bought her he’s saved about $800 and in Lumberton, where resi- the town to set up a rental mobile home in 1997 and deposited $100 to hold a lot dents live in a total of 1,416 assistance and transitional doesn’t know if it’s in good spot in a mobile home park mobile home units, accord- housing fund. Coalition ad- enough condition to move. down the road. ing to the 2017 American ministrator Mac Legerton She was surprised when her “The whole place is a Community Survey figures said the local government monthly lot rent jumped flood zone,” he said. “I’m from the U.S. Census bu- response has been limited. from $210 to $465 earlier worried about that, but reau. In Lumberton, 13.5% “Their capacity to re- this year. that’s the only place to live.” AP Photo/Gerry Broome of the population lives in spond is limited due to the “My eyes went wide and In the meantime, he pays In this photo taken Wednesday, May 29, 2019 mobile homes, more than lack of laws and authority I said, ‘Oh no, I’m not going what rent he can and prays resident James Lesane stands at the entrance to his double the national average. over a private business,” to pay, that’s too much,’ and he won’t be evicted. If he mobile home in Lumberton, N.C. Every month, Lesane For many, mobile homes he said. “We’re forming an I refused to sign the lease,” receives an eviction notice, may be the only affordable interagency task force to she said. Legal Aid said they will pays what he can afford for his mobile home lot rent- option after the county review what laws are need- Pittman said she has con- help. al_$150. But, after the Florida-based company Time was devastated by hurri- ed in North Carolina and tinued to pay her old rent “I just pray and keep it Out Communities bought the park, he got a notice in canes . There’s not enough across the nation ... This price. After living in Turner moving,” Lesane said. “God the beginning of this year that his lot rent would be rental stock to accommo- business model is certainly Park for over 20 years on a knows how much I can increasing to $465 a month. date people who have been unethical and immoral, and fixed Social Security dis- take.” The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019

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Africa said she said. “You don’t want to Associated Press place has histor- Black men come to cut off his dread- pushing for more she did not wear An anchor at a have to feel like you ically been based into her salon ask- locks if he wanted hairstyle protec- her hair in braids different Missis- have to put on a wig Gov. Gavin New- on a Euro-centric ing to have their to compete. Cali- tions, and Mitchell at the job, even sippi TV station or you have to have som signed into model — based hair cut off because fornia’s Democratic said she hopes oth- though she wasn’t made national news your hair straight law Wednesday a on straight hair,” they can’t find jobs. governor said the er states follow Cal- on air, because the when she said she to please someone bill making Califor- Mitchell said. The law, she said, video was a clear ifornia. environment wasn’t was fired after she else.” nia the first state to Stephanie Hunt- “means that psy- example of the dis- Mitchell’s bill ban workplace and er-Ray, who works chologically and crimination Black adds language to school discrimina- at a makeup count- mentally people Americans face. the state’s discrim- CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA tion against Black er, says she typ- can be at ease and “His decision ination laws to say people for wearing ically wears her be able to get the whether or not that “race” also hairstyles such as hair braided or in jobs they want, to lose an athlet- includes “traits NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING braids, twists and an afro, but one keep the jobs they ic competition or historically asso- locks. day she showed want, and get pro- lose his identity ciated with race,” ***CORRECTED PUBLIC NOTICE*** The law by Dem- up to work with it moted at the jobs came into, I think, including hair tex- ocratic Sen. Hol- straightened and they want.” stark terms for ture and protective ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, REMUNERATION ly Mitchell of Los styled in a bob. California’s new millions of Amer- hairstyles. It further OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS Angeles, a Black Her manager told law, which takes icans,” Newsom defines protective REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK woman who wears Hunter-Ray her effect Jan. 1, is sig- said before signing hairstyles as braids, PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY her hair in locks, hair had never nificant because the bill alongside twists and locks. STAFF, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES OR THE CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33133.

AT THE SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD ON JULY 11, 2019 AT 9:00 A.M., IN ITS CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEM RELATED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA:

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE PERMANENT RESTRICTION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LANDSCAPE BARRICADE, OTHER REMOVABLE BOLLARD DEVICE, OR NON-PERMANENT DEVICE AT SOUTHWEST 14TH AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 125 FEET SOUTH OF SOUTHWEST 22ND STREET, SOUTHWEST 16TH AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 125 FEET SOUTH OF SOUTHWEST 22ND STREET, SOUTHWEST 16TH COURT APPROXIMATELY 125 FEET SOUTH OF SOUTHWEST 22ND STREET AND SOUTHWEST 23RD STREET AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET EAST OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTHWEST 17TH AVENUE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC DIVISION AND THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENTS OF RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC WORKS, SOLID WASTE, FIRE-RESCUE, AND POLICE; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AT ALL TIMES THROUGH THE AFORESAID BARRIERS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN.

AP Photo/Kathleen Ronayne Copies of the proposed Resolution are available for review at the Shana Bonner, left, styles the hair of Pho Gibson at Exquisite U hair salon in Sacramento, Calif., Resilience and Public Works Department, Administration Division, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Wednesday a bill making California the located at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 8th Floor, during regular working hours. Phone 305-416-1200. first state to ban workplace and school discrimination against Black people for wearing hairstyles such as braids, twists and locks. The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission makes California looked so normal. federal courts have Mitchell and half The term locks, may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the first state to “It bothered me,” historically held a dozen advocates. or “locs,” is the the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at explicitly say that Hunter-Ray said that hair is a char- “That is played preferred term to this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the those hairstyles in an interview at acteristic that can out in workplaces, dreadlocks, which proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which are associated with the hair salon she be changed, mean- it’s played out in has a derogatory any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). race and therefore owns in Sacramen- ing there’s no basis schools — not just connotation. protected against to that specializ- for discrimination athletic competi- At Hunter-Ray’s In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons discrimination in es in natural hair complaints based tions and settings studio, Exquisite U, needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding the workplace and styles. “What do on hairstyle. The — every single day on Wednesday, her may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no in schools. you mean by ‘nor- U.S. Supreme Court all across America stylists and custom- later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users “We are changing mal?’ Your normal recently declined in ways subtle and ers reflected on the may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business the course of histo- is not my normal. to hear the case of overt.” new law. days prior to the proceeding. ry, hopefully, across My normal is my an Alabama wom- Though Califor- Shereen Africa, this country by ac- ’fro or my braids.” an who said she nia is the first state who was having her knowledging that Alikah Hatch- didn’t get a job be- with such a law, hair re-braided by Todd B. Hannon what has been de- ett-Fall, who runs cause she refused New York City ear- Elicia Drayton, said City Clerk fined as profession- Sacred Crowns Sa- to change her hair. lier this year issued she used to work al hair styles and lon in Sacramen- The issue burst legal guidance ban- at a television sta- #30762 The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019

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Kendrick Norton makes a tackle against Syracuse’s Eric Dungey. His arm was amputated after an accident Thursday.

KENDRICK Getty 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know NORTON LINEMAN HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO STABLE CONDITION

O’HARA SHIPE 1. Norton, his girlfriend, that the crash is still under collegiate career after his ju- covers a fumble by the Tar up and fight for all the many Heavy.com and one other were in- investigation. Charges have nior year in order to be eli- Heels’ Nathan Elliot while blessings he still has and jured in the two-car crash not yet been filed against ei- gible for the 2018 NFL Draft. playing collegiate football for WILL have! My family & I Miami Dolphin’s defen- At about 1:18 a.m. on Thurs- ther driver. Prior to college, Norton the University of Miami. THANK U all and love u all!” sive lineman Kendrick Nor- day, July 4 Norton’s 2017 Ford 2. Norton was a stand- played football at Trinity The Miami Dolphins A day later, she posted a ton crashed into a concrete F250 collided with a concrete out defensive player at the Christian Academy in Jack- claimed Norton off waivers photograph on Instagram of barrier on State Road 836 barrier and rolled onto its University of Miami sonville. from the Panthers on De- her gripping her son’s out- near Miami early Thursday roof. The Florida Highway A Jacksonville, Florida na- 3. The Carolina Panthers cember 19, 2018. Shortly after stretched hand. The post’s morning. The 22-year-old Patrol recovered the over- tive, Norton played his col- drafted Norton in the 7th being moved to the Dolphins, caption again noted Norton’s was taken to Jackson Memo- turned vehicle on the Dol- lege ball at the University of round of the 2018 Draft Norton was placed on the strength. rial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma phin Expressway (State Road Miami. As a “true freshman” The Carolina Panthers team’s 53-man roster. “I would like to share with Center after sustaining mul- 836) westbound ramp near he played in 12 games his first drafted Norton in the 7th “I saw a chance to come you all that my strong young tiple injuries. Miami International Airport. season and accrued 19 tack- round as the 242nd pick down here and maybe get man remains in stable condi- Officer’s on the scene re- Norton reportedly sus- les. He made his collegiate overall. Leading up to the some playing time,” Norton tion. At present, he continues ported that Norton’s arm tained head trauma in addi- debut against Bethune-Cook- draft, NFL Analyst Lance told the Miami Herald in to be kept in a state where his had been pinned underneath tion to his severe arm injury. man on Sept. 5, 2015, where Zierlein graded Norton as a May. “No regrets. I’ve got to strength does not hinder his the vehicle requiring it to He was listed as in critical he totaled 1 tackle and a 7 5.5, meaning he was consid- take the good and the bad body’s opportunity to heal be amputated on the scene. condition through Thursday -yard sack in the team’s 45-0 ered a player who had the po- and make the best of any sit- and recover from the shock Norton’s sports agent Malki night but has since been up- win. tential to become an instant uation.” of his injuries and a massive Kawa confirmed the initial graded to stable. Norton started all 13 of starter. Zierlein also lauded He was expected to com- loss of blood. Very soon, we reports on Twitter Thursday Kawa told reporters that the Hurricane’s games in the 6’3” 314-pound lineman’s pete against teammates plan to get him up and begin morning. Norton’s girlfriend was a his sophomore season and “good combination of mass Christian Wilkins, Davon the long road to recovery.” “With sadness, I can con- passenger when the acci- was considered one of the and natural strength.” Godchaux and Vincent Tay- By midday, Saturday Nor- firm that Kendrick Norton dent occurred. She sustained team’s top defensive play- One AFC area scout de- lor for playing time on the ton had regained conscious- was in a car accident last non-life-threatening injuries makers. With 39 total tack- scribed Norton as “[being] Dolphins’ defensive line this ness and was ready to talk to night and suffered multiple and was taken to Jackson Me- les — 21 of which were solo good at what they ask him to season. teammates and family. In a injuries, including the am- morial Hospital to be treated. — he ranked seventh on the do. You know he’s not a sexy 5. “KJ is a fighter,” says Twitter post by Kawa, Nor- putation of his arm. We ask “From what I understand, team and second among de- pick but he could end up Norton’s Mom, Tess Ste- ton asked “… where his boys that you continue to pray for she’ll make a full recovery. fensive linemen. That same playing early because he can phens at? Fellas hit my FaceTime …” him. His family also asks that She should be OK,” said year he earned third-team eat up blocks.” On Friday morning, Tess According to Kawa, Norton the public respect Kendrick’s Kawa. All-ACC honors as awarded Despite scout predictions, Stephens posted a message hasn’t lost his sense of humor privacy. ” The second car involved by ACC coaches. Norton didn’t see NFL action of hope on Facebook. despite the accident. According to Safid Dean in the incident was a 2015 As a junior, Norton earned in the 2018 – 2019 season but “KJ is a fighter!! And he @malkikaw Big nort on of the South Florida Sun Sen- gray Maserati sedan. The car an All-ACC Honorable Men- was a member of the Pan- will fight through this! Yes he FaceTime with with @Da- tinel, Norton was upgraded sustained minor damage and tion after starting 12 of the ther’s practice squad. did lose his arm but he’s got vid_Njoku80 from critical to stable condi- it’s driver, 30-year-old Jessie team’s 13 games. He finished 4. The upcoming season his life! We ask for respect Chief: “I’m coming to see tion. Pena, was not hurt. the season with 26 tackles would have been Norton’s and privacy during this time you in a few days.” Here’s what you need to Florida Highway Patrol and 2 sacks. first in the NFL for him to heal and grieve for Big nort: “bring me a know: Lt. Alex Camacho indicated Norton opted to end his Getty Kendrick Norton re- he has lost so that he can get watch.”

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Eddie Posey stars a Matthew Sanders, a Nial Martin, writer, Dorien young man producer, Wilson, star yearning for co-director of hit TV his father's show, "The unconditional Parkers" love. stars as Doctor Curtis

Photos courtesy of Micheal Anthony Clark

Play explores the complexity of family values within the Black culture

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iving a “double life” is a taxing task filled with lies, self-deception, and manipulation. It can prohibit the chance of living a sound life. Many gay people struggle with telling their families about their feelings for fear of rejection and retaliation or that they may display a lack of uncon- Lditional love.

The play, "His Double Life: Break- in 1996 after two suicide attempts with his current girlfriend, while ing The Silence,” explores the as a way to cope with the turbulent an unforeseen medical condition complexities of family values within emotions he was feeling. Since is poised to further tear his family the Black culture, and details the 2006, the play has been touring apart and cause an irreconcilable struggle of a young man seeking nationwide, creating a dialogue breach between he and his father. unconditional love and acceptance about the damaging effects of living “Deep down inside [Matthew] just from his Christian father. Written a double life. wants to be himself and be accept- by Nial Martin, "His Double Life" “We need to be able to commu- ed,” Martin said. has premiered in several theaters nicate and understand each other,” The play stars Eddie Posey as throughout the country and will Martin said. Matthew Sanders, David Tolliver as show 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 at The play tells the story of Matthew Daddy Sanders and Dorien Wilson the Julius Littman Performing Arts Sanders, a young man struggling of the star of the hit TV show "The Theaters in North Miami Beach. with self-acceptance and establish- Parkers" as Doctor Curtis. "His Double Life" is loosely based ing his own identity, while yearning “[His Double Life] is a story about on Martin’s own struggle with com- for his father’s unconditional love. secrets, acceptance, family, and ing out to his family as a gay Black Matthew faces obstacles that love,” Wilson said. man. He began working on the play threaten to destroy the relationship SEE PLAY 5C The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019

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Still Her Spirit Rises Maya Angelou was recently commemorated by artists at the Los Angeles high school that bears her name

installations for communities ert F. Kennedy Community work inspired people to read CARLOS GONZALEZ Hampton Art Lovers and AMANDA SVACHULA and companies. Schools in Los Angeles in 2016. more, “to know more about New York Times More than half of the artists to showcase Maya Organizers spent nearly their past and history, and live in Los Angeles, but others Angelou's art collection three years planning the most use this information to create A Shepard Fairey mural came from as far away as Mi- recent event, receiving input their own future.” of Maya Angelou, mid-laugh ami, Switzerland and Spain. Selections from the from school administrators, Everything came together in the sunshine, now sweeps Some of the pieces are pho- personal art collection community members and, the week before the festival. across an exterior wall of a Los to-realistic; others are illus- of acclaimed American most notably, a steering com- Mr. Fairey described the envi- Angeles high school bearing trative, geometric or abstract. mittee of high school students ronment as warm and collabo- her name. Many include words or refer- poet, storyteller, activist who helped decide the murals’ rative. The artists helped one The exuberant portrait by ences to her poems. and autobiographer, themes. During the process the another with their artwork, the contemporary street artist Shawn Michael Warren, the Maya Angelou is being school, which was established and students and teachers is one of 28 works honoring Chicago-based representation- presented at Hampton in 2011, even ended up chang- brought pupusas and pizza to Angelou that are now featured al painter, crafted a realistic Art Lovers starting ing its mascot to a phoenix in them while they were work- on the school’s grounds as part portrait of Angelou with a fo- July 11, at the Historic honor of “Still I Rise.” ing. of a recent public arts project. cus on her expressive eyes. One of the students made The opening week included “One of her philosophies “I wanted the mural to feel Ward Rooming House, her way into a mural, painted other types of arts program- was that joy is an act of resis- as lively and organic as possi- 249 NW Ninth St., in by Victoria Cassinova, the Los ming, created to introduce tance,” Fairey said of Angelou, ble,” Mr. Warren said. “I want Overtown. Angeles-based contemporary students to different parts of the poet, artist and activist each viewer to feel as if her artist. the creative economy, includ- who died in 2014. “This idea, spirit rests within the mural, "The Art of a Caged Bird “The crystals and moun- ing a performance by the mu- that all these hateful, angry as if she’s staring directly at Singing: The Personal tains coming out of her head sician Miguel. Warren Brand, things that people just reck- them, about to utter words of are visual metaphors for what the founder of Branded Arts, Art Collection of Maya lessly throw around — if you profound wisdom.” our mind can create, and the said teachers had even begun refuse to let them change your Huge, the mural artist based Angelou” will exhibit infinite possibilities we can to implement the styles of art nature, and still find things to in Sweden, painted Angelou’s pieces that adorned her create for ourselves if we put utilized on the campus in les- celebrate in your life, that’s name on a wall with 3-D graffi- home and inspired her our minds to it,” she said. sons at the school. just part of the battle.” ti balloons, accompanied by an poetry. Gallery opens For his piece, the Brazilian “We really had a diverse mix Fairey was one of 33 local orange phoenix — a reference noon - 6 p.m. On view street artist [Nunca]chan- of styles and techniques,” he and international artists (some to her poem “Still I Rise.” “In until Sept. 8. neled the concept of wisdom, said. “Being able to transform were part of collectives) who my opinion, helium balloons inspired by various tribal cul- the environment and create an offered their interpretations of often symbolize that you’re tures. It depicts two bodies, immersive environment for her for the Maya Angelou Mu- celebrating someone or some- Branded Arts began its ini- painted with Angelou poems, kids can really permeate their ral Festival, a weeklong soiree thing, so this would be my ver- tiative to bring art into public that are seated and reading thinking as they move forward in May organized by Branded sion of honoring Maya Ange- high schools with the RFK Mu- books. into these incredibly import- Arts, which puts together art lou,” he said. ral Festival, held at the Rob- He said he hoped the art- ant years ahead of them.”

For the work by the artist Huge, graffiti balloons accompany an orange phoenix, a reference to Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise.”

Photos credit Carlos Gonzalez for The New York Times Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 10-16, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM For more than a century, people have flocked to this Martha's Vineyard community

Victorian Ginger- bread Cottages in Oak Bluffs John Greim/Lightrocket via Getty Images

THE SUMMER HAVEN FOR THE BLACK ELITE

ASH CARTER Town & Country

he first African-Americans on Martha's Vineyard were indentured servants, runaway slaves, and whalers. They came for the oil. "You have to understand," says Skip Finley, a columnist for the Vineyard Gazette. "New Bedford, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard were pretty much the Middle East in those days." But by the mid–19th century whale oil was being displaced by more easily obtainable energy sources, and the island was reborn as a resort. A group of Meth- odistsT built a tabernacle in Wesleyan Grove for open air revivals, and rows of gingerbread cottages sprang up around it. The residential development was called Cottage City until it was reincorporated as Oak Bluffs, in 1907. Dorothy West, "the Kid" of the Harlem Renaissance, grew up going there every summer. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. came to stay at Shearer Cottage, a seasonal inn catering to African-Americans — when very few places did — and beat the drum in his newspaper, the People's Voice, urging his readers to visit. Many did, and a number of them became serial renters or home- owners. By the 1950s, middle- and upper-class black doctors, lawyers, and executives and their families had formed their own society, with its own yearly rituals. When President Obama first vacationed on Martha's Vineyard, in 2009, it was seen as a nod to both the Kennedy-Clinton presence and the unique heritage of Oak Bluffs. As the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History honors the town in a permanent exhibition, "Power of Place," opening in September, a few of the community's longtime residents share their stories.

VERNON JORDAN HENRY LOUIS GATES JR. (civil rights activist and senior managing director, Lazard Frères) (director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard) In 1971 a friend of mine invited me and my family to come When I was growing up, there were only three places to stay with him in Oak Bluffs for three or four days. We were where Black people could summer on the beach. There was new to New York and had heard about Martha's Vineyard Martha's Vineyard, there was Sag Harbor, and there was a but had never been, and when I got the invitation I did not place on the Chesapeake [Highland Beach, Maryland]. hesitate. I got to play tennis with [former U.S. senator] Ed You might integrate the schools, but integrating beaches Brooke. I got to have conversations with college presidents. or swimming pools took longer. They wanted to keep semi- It was the very essence of the black community gathered for clad people away from each other, because all they do is sit vacation. And I've been going ever since. around and fantasize about screwing each other, especially I don't like Long Island, and I don't like Nantucket. I like if it's against the rules. Martha's Vineyard. So, ironically, when most of America was discovering the wonders of the Cape and the Vineyard through the Kenned- ys, there was a class of Black people who knew that world SKIP FINLEY (columnist, the Vineyard Gazette) very well. And very few people could have imagined that when John Kennedy gave his civil rights speech saying that Nobody had ever heard of Martha's Vineyard, so we would James Meredith was going to be admitted through the force say that we went to the Cape, because people had heard of of the federal government to the University of Mississippi, Cape Cod. In the late '60s, when Ted Kennedy had the mis- there were Black families that had owned property on the hap, that all changed. Then it was cool to say you were from Cape and on the Vineyard for a very long time by that point. Martha's Vineyard. That would have been a shock, I think, to most people. I know it was a shock to me when I later found that out. Chadwick Tyler SEE ELITE 6C The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019 Violent family fight at Disneyland as stunned parkgoers try to intervene

HANNAH FRY ities. There was no video was knocked to the ground. Los Angeles Times available at the time, so po- Two people helped her up lice did not make any arrests. as the fight between other Video shows violent fam- Video of the brawl has since members of the family con- ily fight at Disneyland as surfaced on social media. tinued. stunned parkgoers try to in- “Now that we have the vid- “I’m ready to go to “I’m ready to go to jail to- tervene eo, detectives will be follow- night,” the man wearing the Bystanders watch as a fam- ing up to see if any criminal jail tonight,” the man red shirt yells in the video. ily scuffles outside Goofy's charges can be filed,” Wyatt Less than a minute later, Playhouse at Disneyland on said. wearing the red shirt the man is seen in the video Saturday. (YouTube) The video, posted on You- punching one of the women A violent brawl that was Tube on Sunday, begins with yells in the video. he thought hit his mother. captured on video broke an argument between a man “ The woman is knocked to the out Saturday among family and a woman pushing a ground and the man drags members at Disneyland as stroller with two young girls her by her hair across the horrified parkgoers ushered in front of Goofy’s Playhouse. pavement in the video. Sev- children past the melee and The man, who is wearing a eral bystanders intervene to bystanders tried to separate red shirt, takes the first swing pull him off, the video shows. the fighters. at the woman after she spits Disneyland security ar-

Photo courtesy of Micheal Anthony Clark David Tolliver stars as Daddy Sanders.

The play has given Mar- tin a platform to bring taboo PLAY subjects to the main stage, he CONTINUED FROM 1C said. “Through theater, you can YouTube Like the main character, change lives, even if it is just Bystanders watch as a family scuffles outside Goofy's Playhouse at Disneyland on Saturday. Martin reluctantly went out one life,” he said. of his way to play sports and Though the social atmo- have relationships with fe- sphere has changed and im- Police responded to the in his face, the video shows. ily become involved in the rives shortly after and breaks males to live up to his father’s proved things for the gay park after a verbal confron- Another man steps in, and fight, the video shows. up the fight, the video shows. expectations. community, there is still a tation between family mem- the two men start throwing Some passersby gathered The individuals involved in “I went ahead and did it long way to go, Martin said. bers visiting Mickey’s Toon- punches at one another, the to watch the melee. Others the scuffle were immediately just to prove a point and get “Kids are still being bullied town escalated to a physical video shows. Children are hurried past the brawl with removed from the park, said noticed by family members,” and there are still many stig- fight, Anaheim police Sgt. heard crying in the back- their children. Liz Jaeger, a spokeswoman he said, “especially my dad.” mas,” he said. Daron Wyatt said. ground as the adults con- A woman riding a motor- for the Disneyland Resort. Martin’s estranged rela- Martin praised the efforts Wyatt said the family in- tinued to scuffle. Over the ized scooter, who was also “Any type of violence is tionship with father and the of former Miami Heat star volved in the melee was “un- course of nearly five minutes, part of the group, intervened inexcusable and will not be incessant bullying he experi- Dwyane Wade and his wife cooperative” with author- several members of the fam- to try to stop the scuffle but tolerated,” Jaeger said. enced led him to a dark state Gabrielle Union in support- of mind. ing his 11-year-old son, Zion, “I was struggling with how who recently disclosed he come my dad does not love was gay. Mom's designer Kai Millard he posted on an Instagram I’m gonna wait for @Key- me,” he said. “When you are “We need more people like Morris and father the legend- in front of the Eiffel Tower re- shiaKaoir to have a garage in that state of mind, you do that, that have that type of BEAUTY ary Stevie Wonder, Kailand cently. sale and grab one of hers. not feel pain.” clout and say I support my CONTINUED FROM 2C Morris is taking a cue from Speaking of Dior... If you fancy and can’t wait, His failed suicide attempts son, I support my daughter,” mom and is headed to the be among the A-lister Celebs were confirmation that his Martin said. Who would be your dream legendary house of Dior THE SUMMER TOTE on Dior’s waitlist and have it story must be shared with He plans to continue to clients? in Paris to learn the world It is Rhianna’s favorite customized with your name the world in order to create use theater as a way to bring Dream clients would be of high fashion. However, summer bag - which is say- on the bag. a family dialogue about ac- these issues center stage, as former First Lady Michelle Kailand Morris is no stranger ing a lot considering she’s ceptance and the dangers of well as partner with organi- Obama, Beyoncé, Gabrielle to couture. He’s ripped the in partnership with Louis SNATCHED THIS WEEK repressing feelings and emo- zations to provide support Union and Charlize Theron. runways of young superstar Vuitton. Christian Dior never Karrueche's doing the tions, he said. for children struggling with She loves to work with beau- Black designer Pyer Moss, goes out of style but the hot most in Italy with boo, Victor “There are so many other bullying, suicidal thoughts tifully structured faces and Dolce & Gabbana and Com- monogrammed tote bag is Cruz for Pitti Uomo or "Pit- young people that are going and actions and self-accep- diverse skin tones. me des Garçons. definitely having a moment. ti Men,"one of the world’s through the same thing but tance. During Kailand Morris’ sum- It’s a go-to-travel tote, a per- most important platforms they do not have any types of “My main goal is to work HOT RIGHT NOW mer internship abroad, he will fect weekend getaway bag for for launching new projects in outlets,” Martin said. "This with community-based or- Isn’t he lovely? report to Dior’s head creative celebs on the go this sum- men’s fashion and accesso- stage play is creating a dia- ganizations to figure out a Stevie Wonder’s son director, Kim Jones at Dior mer. Now the bad news. It’s ries. logue within the family home plan for kids and teenagers,” Kailand Morris heads to Paris Homme and will certainly in- sold out at most Dior Bou- I’m so excited about our about feelings, bullying and he said. “We need a lot more to intern at Dior clude his first love as a DJ as tiques. Clearly its retail price journey! Until next week, Di- suicide.” discussion.” My, how fast they grow. well. “Something expected,” of $3,200+ is not an issue. vas. Love ya, mean it.

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TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER This planet needs boys fun thing is that every one Across every page of this Miami Times Contributor like you, boys that are of them has a story to tell, picture-packed book, boys strong in all the right ways. so listen and “listen hard.” who appear to be grade- Sometimes, people can We need boys who are You’ll learn a lot through school age romp through an barely tell you and your smart in ways that matter. the years, just by hearing average day, accompanied best friend apart. The world needs kind boys, others. by playmates and neigh- If you happen to wear the and boys who don’t make Tell your friends you’re bors of all races; here, kids same outfit one day, every- other kids feel bad. proud of them. Tell your will see themselves and one mixes you up because We need boys like you family you love them. Do their families. Illustrations you’re so alike. You talk who know that sports are good things. Walk tall by Kayla Harren are plenty alike and look alike and fun and exciting but that “with your head up” so to keep a child entertained enjoy the same jokes. But there are other important you know “where you’re because there’s so much you know, he’s unique and things in the world. We going.” Greet other people activity but author Frank so are you, and in the new need boys who are curious when you see them, and ask Murphy’s words are the book “A Boy Like You” by and boys who know how if they might need help. Be strength of the book. With- Frank Murphy, illustrated to tell stories and who are nice to the new kid in class. out preaching or nagging, by Kayla Harren, you’ll see adventurous and who can Leave every place and per- that text quietly offers many how very special that is. dream. son better than they were positive traits as things for How many kids are in We need boys like you when you found them. And boys to imitate. An after- your neighborhood? In who know that you can’t be never forget that “the world word for parents is the per- your family? Lots, right? brave without being afraid needs a boy… oh, boy, a boy fect cherry on top. Well, there are “billions first. Never, for example, like YOU!” Get this book for your and billions and billions of be afraid to cry. Crying is One casual stroll around 3-to-8-year-old little guy people in the world,” but not weakness, it’s strength. the bookstore or library, and share it often. You there is absolutely nobody Even grown men cry, you and you know that girl-pow- know he’s special and “A else exactly like you. Noth- know. er books have taken over, Boy Like You” will nicely ing would be the same if The world needs boys front-and-center. “A Boy set him apart. you weren’t here. like you, just as it needs all Like You” helps represent

STANLEY NELSON CHARLAYNE VALERIE JARRETT (documentary filmmaker, "The (former senior adviser to Black Panthers: Vanguard of HUNTER-GAULT Barack Obama) the Revolution" and 2001's "A (journalist and author, "To Place of Our Own," which is the Mountaintop: My When I was 10 my parents about Oak Bluffs) Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement") and my mother's sister and her family all decided to go. I went for a week when I was In 1970, we were invited My aunt's godmother, who was six years old, and it rained by the vice president of the from Chicago, retired there, pretty much the whole week. Ford Foundation, where my and she was the initial hook. We had such a good time that husband was working, to I instantly fell in love with the there was a feeling like, if the come and visit for a week- island. My cousins and I were sun ever came out — which it end in what was then called allowed to roam freely without must — then this place must vGay Head, which has now checking in with our parents un- be really something. changed its name to Aquin- til nightfall or locking our doors. nah. Having grown up in a big city, I relished the ability to just run around and explore unencum- bered by adult supervision.

sance came and stayed at beach anywhere, and maybe cy's [restaurant] every day, would not have one on the Shearer Cottage, a Black- then — theoretically — you sometimes twice a day. I Vineyard, because I figure ELITE owned bed-and-breakfast. could have gone to the beach sit outside at the picnic ta- everybody has the same at- CONTINUED FROM 4C Dorothy West, a little bit anywhere, but nobody did. bles, joined by family and titude that I have. differently, chose to live Everybody went to the Ink- friends. If it's raining we SKIP FINLEY Last sum- We had heard about Oak here year-round. She start- well. You'd go to the beach, sit at the grass hut raw bar. mer I said, "I wonder how There wasn't just Bluffs — I had a high ed writing my column—the the Inkwell, and then you'd And when I go for dinner, I many of us, the original school classmate whose fa- Oak Bluffs town column [in one way to be Black. come home about four and sit on the patio and watch crowd" — and by original ther was a doctor, and they the Vineyard Gazette]. get ready to go to the five- the sunset. crowd I mean people who used to go every summer HENRY LOUIS GATES Everybody would be to-sevens, which were cock- The homes where I have got to stay all summer long from Georgia because it Dorothy West's job was to tail parties from five to sev- stayed since, probably, 2003 — "are still around." And accepted... whatever was one of the few places, report on the goings and en. And you would dress up have faced the ocean. So I after a couple of bottles of even in the '70s, that was comings of Oak Bluffs. You “subdivision of and do your hair. always rise early and watch wine we came up with over fully open and welcoming could go back and look You can date the genera- the sun rise. Each day feels 100 names of people who to Black people. up the summer of 1981 in Blackness you fell into. tions on Martha's Vineyard like a fresh start. The big- had been fortunate enough So I said, "Why don't we the Vineyard Gazette; some- by the people who have gest decision we make on to grow up like that. go down there?" We stayed where she'll say that Dr. heard of and attended five- vacation is which beach to VERNON JORDAN My there for a couple of days Henry Gates and Dr. James —Henry Louis Gates Jr. to-sevens and those who visit. The easiest decision wife Ann, who grew up in and went to the Inkwell, Comer had drinks at Jeanne haven't, and I would ven- I ever make! Those are the Tuskegee, has been going to Oak Bluffs' main beach, Curtis Davis's house. ture that many of the more tough calls. the Vineyard since she was and I was so excited about Dorothy was buried on socializing environment, recent Black homeowners SKIP FINLEY Some of a teenager. My daughter what I saw there: artists and Martha's Vineyard in 1998. too. It was a way of cement- and renters on the Vineyard us who grew up here go to Vickee met her husband on doctors and writers, just a Charles Ogletree spoke ing the bonds among the have never even heard of all of the unnamed, unheard Martha's Vineyard. So it's a range of interesting Black at her memorial service, I Black elite, A; and B, making five-to-sevens, because no- of, untalked about beaches. second home. It's the sec- people with interesting spoke, and Hillary Clinton a child who preferred books body does them anymore. There are 54 named beaches ond community. vocations. I called Arthur spoke. to basketball feel comfort- But in 1981, when I first vis- on this island. Most people Last year my wife gave a Gelb, who was my editor at STANLEY NELSON able. There's a basketball ited, they were alive and know of three, and there are great party for me, for my the New York Times, and I There was nothing like be- court in the middle of Oak well, and the whole day several I don't tell anybody 80th birthday, and I did the said, "Look, I haven't dis- ing 15, 16, 17 on Martha's Bluffs, and it's packed every was spent in anticipation. It about because I want to go same thing for her the year covered this, because it's Vineyard. There was a day and every evening, but was quite a ritual, and their there in the middle of Au- before. And so we had two always been here, but we've whole contingent of Black the people playing basket- disappearance shows the gust and have there be no- great parties. I was toasted never written about it, and people my age — there ball are also people who are broader integration of the body but me and my lady, by both President Obama I'd like to stay a few ex- were around 40 of us. We probably gonna go to Har- Black community into other you know? and President Clinton, and tra days to do a piece." So would spend the summers vard, Yale, or Princeton and elite structures on the island VERNON JORDAN I my daughter, my wife, and I stayed and I interviewed there because a lot of wom- become doctors or lawyers, and the diversification of never go to the beach. There then I said something. We various people about their en did not work, and a lot of and that's different. the Black community. The are many things I need; a didn't spend a whole lot of connection to Oak Bluffs, the women who did work CHARLAYNE HUNT- dinner party circuits are suntan is not one of them. time toasting. We spent the many of whom went back were teachers, so they were ER-GAULT My husband now integrated in a way that HENRY LOUIS GATES evening dancing. years. off during the summer. The and I would come from they weren't when I start- In the '90s we started an VALERIE JARRETT The one disappointment daddies would be at home South Africa, where I was ed going. Or, if they were, annual panel discussion at With each passing year my I had was that I had heard in New York or Boston or reporting for NPR, and later I just was a little squirt and the Old Whaling Church, circle of friends and fami- about the Vineyard, the Philly or wherever, and they for CNN. We would come nobody even heard of me — in Edgartown. I'd get Cor- ly expanded. It has reunite Vineyard, the Vineyard, and would all come up on Friday and stay for a month. and I wasn't invited! nel West and Michael Dys- each summer in August. I had expected to see grape- night on the "daddy boat." SKIP FINLEY My folks VERNON JORDAN I on and Melissa Harris-Per- I now have about 25 or 30 vines everywhere! There That has changed, because came in 1955. We stayed the like to go to the golf course ry and Lani Guinier and relatives there [including are a few around, but not on women work now, and Mar- whole summer, and I've and play nine holes or 18 Charles Ogletree, put them her cousin Ann Jordan, Ver- the level that I'd thought. tha's Vineyard has become been here every summer holes at Farm Neck, where on a stage, and let them ar- non's wife] and at least 40 SKIP FINLEY The so expensive that there are since. That's when they I'm a member and I've been gue with each other about good friends who all go at Methodists came here to very few people who can bought my family house, a member for a long time. It affirmative action. Because the same time every year. pray in 1835 — they actually come up and spend the which was built in 1872. We is the most integrated golf after a while there's only We love being able to ac- founded Oak Bluffs. In the whole summer with their are the fifth family to own it course, racially and eco- so much sauvignon blanc tually just relax and spend 1920s, 1930s, it became a va- kids. and the fourth family to live nomically, anywhere, that I you can drink! I mean, how quality time together, with cation spot for middle-class HENRY LOUIS GATES in it, which sounds strange, know of. I spend the after- much lobster can a person only the occasional work and upper-class Black folks It was very free. There but back in 1955 my dad had noon just sort of relaxing. actually consume? interruption. I took the from Boston. Then, in the wasn't just one way to be to buy it from his lawyer be- Sometimes I play tennis. VERNON JORDAN I Vineyard for granted when I 1950s, the New Yorkers, the Black. Everybody would be cause the owner wouldn't It's also a time to do a little don't do fundraisers. If it was young. What's different D.C. crowd, and Philadel- accepted, even if your moth- sell it to him. Racism wasn't reading. I'm big on politi- were up to me, I would ban now is that I appreciate it so phia folks started coming er was white or your father out front; people regulated cal biographies, and then all fundraisers. And the much. I have friends whom up, and it's just grown ever was white, whatever sort of it through the codicils on sometimes I read junk — same is true of book par- I envy greatly who stay for since then. sub- division of Blackness their homes. page-turners. ties. When I did my book in the entire month of August, Many people associated you fell into. It was a nur- HENRY LOUIS GATES VALERIE JARRETT For '01, book- stores wanted me and next year that's what I with the Harlem Renais- turing environment, but a Now you can go to the years I've gone to Nan- to have a book party, but I intend to do. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 10-16, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM You & Yours SECTION D

LARGEST CONVENTION IN MIAMI'S HISTORY WAS ABOUT FAITH

Volunteers leave Marlin Stadium better held every four or five years, other in English and Mandarin are being staged across the Chinese July 5-*7,* both at Mar- than how they found it, officials say globe. Under the theme scrip- lins Stadium*.* Delegates from CAROLYN GUNISS adorned with palm trees and ture, “Love Never Fails,” from 1 more than 30 different countries [email protected] messages of welcome and ap- Corinthians 13:8, the convention spent up to nine days between preciation. They made a joyful series spans six continents, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Local Jehovah’s Witnesses noise by hitting metal with mal- 200+ countries and the presen- Beach counties. On Saturday, welcomed delegates to the lets, beating drums and shaking tations are given 400 languag- the witnesses welcomed 181 largest convention event in the tambourines. es. congregants who they call history of Miami – South Florida The international conven- Miami hosted two, one in brothers and sisters, after they style. They made colorful signs tions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Spanish on May 24-26, and the SEE FAITH 8D

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, center, said the Jehovah's Witness conven- tion was good for the city. Pictured are Obed Gerson Garcia, left, and Ivan Fer- nandez, local spokesman. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019 NNPA honor Marjorie Parham, a living legend ran until he was drafted in Founder of the Cincinnati Herald, the military, her bio said. In 1963, Parham also be- she turned 101 in February 2019 came publisher of the Cin- STACY M. BROWN something else and she was cinnati Herald, where she NNPA Newswire straight forward with her became a legend and of- words and you didn’t have ten noted for her work at The National Newspa- to guess what she meant … the newspaper and in the per Publishers Association she made it very clear. She community through her (NNPA) honored Majorie B. is a wonderful human being involvement in numerous Parham with the organiza- and she was a great asset to civic organizations. tion’s Legacy Award during the Black Press of America,” In 1982, Parham became its annual convention in Cin- Leavell said. the second African Ameri- cinnati on Friday, June 29. Parham was unable to at- can to serve as a trustee for The NNPA is a trade as- tend the ceremony but was the University of Cincinna- sociation that represents represented by the husband ti, and she also chaired the Black-owned newspapers of her granddaughter Rhon- board of the National Af- and media companies in the da Spillers, and Parham was ro-American Museum and United States. feted with proclamations Cultural Center in Wilber- Parham, who turned 101 in and commendations from Majorie B. Parham, who turned 101 in February, spent more than three decades force, Ohio. February, spent more than Ohio State Sen. Cecil Thom- as publisher of the Cincinnati Herald, which was established in 1955 and counts Active in the Urban three decades as publisher of as, State Reps. Sedrick Den- as the longest running African American newspaper in the city. League, the American Red the Cincinnati Herald, which son and Catherine Ingram; Cross and various scouting was established in 1955 and Cincinnati City Councilman nati Herald Publisher Jan School and attended Wilber- In 1954, Parham married groups, Parham also was counts as the longest run- Wendell Young; and Hamil- Michele Lemon Kearney, force University, a Histori- Gerald Porter and one year known for her work as a ning African American ton County Commissioner served as the host for the an- cally Black College, accord- later he founded the Cincin- member of NNPA where she newspaper in the city. Stephanie Dumas. nual convention which this ing to her biography. nati Herald. served on the organization’s “She was a real radical,” Former Ohio State Sen. year celebrates 192 years of Later, she took class- Within six years, Parham board as treasurer. said Dorothy Leavell, the Eric Kearney served as mas- the Black Press of America. es at the University of would retire from the Veter- “I know [NNPA leader- publisher of the Chicago ter of ceremonies and co- Born in 1918 in Clement Cincinnati before work- ans Administration and take ship] will continue their and Gary Crusader newspa- chair of the convention. County, Ohio, Parham grad- ing as a clerk for the U.S. over as publisher of the Day- high standards of excel- pers. “Marjorie Parham was Kearney’s wife, Cincin- uated from Batavia High Veterans Administration. ton Tribune, which her son lence,” Denson said.

intrigued to see if we live up and they see smiles and hear, to it,” he said. Cousins, who ‘how are you?’” FAITH is an attorney, said his custo- CONTINUED FROM 7D dial job isn’t difficult because CONVENTION BY the congregants are already THE NUMBERS were baptized. clean people. He deals with Total Volunteers - 10,000+ Miami Mayor Francis Su- mostly coffee spills and the • Hotels: 1,400+ volunteers arez said the conventions occasional cleanup of vomit. staffing 29 hotels from 6 a.m. have been good for the city. Jimmy Rosier said he can’t to midnight providing as- “I love the fact that the recall not volunteering. Ros- sistance to delegates (4,000 message is ‘Love never fails’ ner points out that anyone shifts of 6 hours each.) and it is a congregation of can be a successful volun- • Airports: 3,300+ vol- people that are coming here teer. It just takes a willing unteers staffed airports 24 to celebrate their faith in a spirit. hours a day while arrivals city that wants to promote “You can fulfill the mis- were happening. faith as a means of … harmo- sion; you can do it. You are • Transportation: 450+ vol- ny amongst our people," said not on your own,” said Ros- unteers working 24 hours Suarez to the witnesses Sun- ner. “You can do it. Just do it; to transport delegates from day morning, the final day of don’t think about it.” airport to hotels. 70 buses the convention. Rosner said attendants running More than 96 routes What’s remarkable is that sometimes give the first im- each day the delegates are hosted al- pression of a convention, • Scheduling: 1,250+ volun- most entirely by volunteers. whether to visitors or con- teers to maintain all of the The volunteers have one gregants. delegates schedules from ac- main attitude in common: a On Sunday, 181 people were baptized. “I have been an attendant tivities to transportation and desire to serve God and oth- a few times and I have seen to provide security ers. The volunteers come the importance of it,” Rosner • Activities: 2,000+ volun- from all walks of life – bank- and airport terminals, prepar- tongue. There is nothing like in the custodial department. said.” “We are the first they teers to greet and assist del- ers, lawyers, students – tak- ing food, making thousands it in the world!” Cousins serves a “God of see. They could be a single egates at all 5 activities. 300 ing assignments to make the of airport runs, rehearsing More than 10,000 volun- plentifulness and cleanness,” parent struggling to get their cast volunteers for a Broad- convention that served about entertainment, hosting ex- teers cared for the delegates. he said. children to the meeting; or way-level produced musical 60,000, including regional cursions, and caring for the Others turned Marlin’s Park “We have a history of being it could be someone who is • Economic impact: $100 conventions tied in electron- needs of people they have into a house of worship for clean and I know people are not doing spiritually strong million ically, successfully at Marlins never met before in their the convention. On Tues- Stadium. On social media, lives. Delegates typically stay day, the entire stadium was many joked that the more in the city for as long as nine power-washed in prepara- than 20,000 guests every day days, even though the actual tion for move-in on Wednes- during the convention were convention runs three days. day and Thursday. Trucks the most patrons the stadium “This might be the most then brought equipment to CHURCH Listings has ever hosted. profound display of love to erect a stage and build vid- “It’s interesting, the Mar- a large group of foreign vis- eo screens. Volunteer de- ASSEMBLE OF GOD Second Canaan lins organization has extolled itors that the city has ever partments were scattered Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Missionary Baptist Church the virtues of all the volun- seen,” said Ivan Fernandez, throughout the stadium. Pastor Leonard Shaw Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor teers that have come and local spokesman for Jeho- Let’s meet three of volun- 2085 NW 97 Street • 305-693-1356 4343 NW 17 Avenue • 305-638-1789 helped put this event togeth- vah’s Witnesses. teers: er. And they have actually The Greater Miami Con- Ray Davis, who attends CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church used it as a model to teach vention and Visitors Bureau the Miami Gardens congre- Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair their employees how to take estimates the economic im- gation, is the coordinator Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 care of the stadium because pact at more than $100 mil- of 1,000 greeters, traffic and 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 one of your mottos is to leave lion. Bureau President Bill seating directors, elevator Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church operators and overall safety it better than the way you Talbert said the conventions BAPTIST Elder Johnnie Robinson keepers, known attendants. have found it,” said Suarez. put many Miamians to work New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1395 NW 69 Street • 305-835-8316 Davis has been volunteering “Any event that brings peo- during the summer, typically Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. ple from across the world to the slow season. The conven- with Jehovah’s Witnesses for 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 NON DENOMINATION experience your city creates tions represent the largest 40 years, from helping with Lively Stone Church of Miami the kind of economic impact convention event in the city’s building places of worship Pastor David Doriscar and brings it around messag- history. called Kingdom Halls to par- MISSIONARY BAPTIST es of positivity … religious “If you called this a mod- ticipating in the orchestra. Walking in Christ M.B. Church 8025 NW Miami Court • 754-400-0899 congregation, I think is noth- ern-day miracle, you would He volunteers because Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. ing but good for any major be right,” said Robert Hen- of the satisfaction it gives 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 city in the United States or driks, U.S. spokesman for as well as it provides him Call 305.694.6210 around the world.” Jehovah’s Witnesses. “This a closeup look at witness- New Mount Calvary Jehovah’s Witnesses from international spiritual fam- es from other parts of the Missionary Baptist Church to place your South Florida have been ily has no boundaries based world. Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Church Listing camping out in hotel lobbies on nation, race, ethnicity, or Patrick Cousins volunteers 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015

for more details. Zion Hope Missionary Bap- and alcohol; call 800-208- tist Church: Food and clothing 2924 ext. 102 or prayer line, Gathering All Parents to distribution every second Sat- ext. 104. Prayer: Prayer for youth; noon urday; call 786-541-3687 for every third Saturday; 835 MNE more details. MEC Ministries: Provides 119th St.; call Apostle Thelma healing services; 7:30 p.m. FAITH Knowles at 305-332-1736. First Haitian Church of every fourth Friday; call 305- God: Food drive; 10 a.m.- 693-1534. CALENDAR Sistah to Sister Connec- 1 p.m. every Saturday; call; tion: Women’s empowerment 786-362-1804 for more de- New Bethel Baptist meeting; 10 a.m.-noon every tails. Church: Miami Men at Risk COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected] second and fourth Saturday; Project: Provides behavioral Parkway Professional Build- New Day ’N’ Christ Deliv- health intervention services Mt. Hope Fellowship Bap- The Elks Historical Busi- COUNSELING/PRAYER ing in Miramar; call 954-260- erance Ministry: Free mind, for Black men at risk for HIV, tist Church: Annual Family ness and Conference Cen- The Kingdom Agenda Min- 9348 for more details. body and soul self-empow- substance abuse disorders and Friends Day; 3 p.m., Sun- ter: Gospel Kickback with istries Inc.: Free counseling, erment and Zumba fitness and other health issues; call day, Aug. 18; annual picnic; entertainment and fine dining; tutoring, health screenings Metropolitan AME class; call 305-691-0018. 305-627-0396. Aug. 24; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; noon- 6 p.m. every Sunday; and messages of services Church: Food and clothing 1555 NW 22 Ave., Opa-locka; call 305-224-1890 for more are being offered by Senior distribution every second Sat- Florida Independent Res- The deadline for the Faith call 305-493-9635 details. Pastor Felicia Hamilton-Par- urday; call 786-277-4150 for toration Ministries: Prayers Calendar is on or before 2 p.m. ramore; call 954-707-3274 more details. for families dealing with drugs Mondays. Brought to you by Health Wellnes North Shore Medical Center THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 10-16, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Drowning happens so easily Here’s what parents get wrong about tion and the greatest threat to drowning prevention is that water safety and should change it’s not going to happen to” you, she said. “When we hear ERIN STRYBIS unthinkable from occurring? about a drowning and look for The Washington Post the loophole, all we’re doing UNDERSTAND THE RISKS is failing our kids. Drowning Even as a former lifeguard, I OF DROWNING didn’t happen to us — it hap- nearly missed it. With my tod- Sarah Denny believes par- pened to Levi.” dler’s hand in mine, I watched ents need to start by honestly my friend’s child as he bobbed acknowledging that drowning WHAT PARENTS CAN DO up and down in the hot tub. is a threat to their children. In this weeks following her At 3 years old, my friend’s son Denny is lead author of the son’s death, Hughes’s grief had already taken swimming American Academy of Pediat- drove her to research drown- lessons and was comfortable rics’ Prevention of Drowning ing deaths and water safety. in the water. But something policy statement. “If your child The statistics she found left seemed off. has swimming lessons, don’t her shocked and angered; she “Hey, buddy, are you okay?” I assume that they’re drown- hadn’t heard them from her pe- called out. “Buddy?” proof; assume they need su- diatrician either. That month, The boy didn’t answer. pervision,” she said. “Parents Hughes founded Levi’s Legacy, Heart racing, I hoisted my tod- must be aware of the risks and a nonprofit organization dedi- dler in one arm and ran toward take proper precautions.” cated to eradicating drowning the water. I crouched down In 2017, nearly 1,000 children through education and the use and used my free arm to scoop died of drowning. Children of “Water Guardian” tags. him onto the pool deck. Wide- ages 1-4 have the greatest risk visits, neither of us heard that critical to know it happens stairs and into the pool, which “A Water Guardian is some- eyed, he took a deep breath. I of drowning, followed by teens from our children’s doctors. both when children are ex- was not gated. The family was one who could continue the did, too. I looked around for age 10-19. And the risk is high- Another misconception pected to be around water and staying at a vacation home and supervision any time there was his dad, who had been nearby er for boys, children of color about drowning is that it’s when they’re not expected to had planned to crab hunt that access to water until the kids moments earlier. What went and those with special medi- loud and active, said William be around water. In fact, ac- evening. were out of bed and the doors wrong here? cal conditions, the American D. Ramos, a member of the cording to the U.S. Consumer “I put the brownie in my were dead bolted,” Hughes Though drowning is Academy of Pediatrics' state- American Red Cross Scientif- Product Safety Commission, mouth, turned around and said. The tag “provides ac- the leading cause of un- ment noted. ic Advisory Council. In reali- 69 percent of children younger didn’t even sit down,” Hughes countability you can’t sit there intentional injury-relat- When I unpack what hap- ty, it’s quick and quiet. “About than 5 were not expected to be recalled. “I went outside to on your phone because you’re ed death among children ages pened with my friend’s son, 30 to 60 seconds is about all it at or in the pool at the time of check and see if it was dark wearing it.” 1-4, many parents inadvertent- my friend and I both made takes,” Ramos said. “The body a drowning incident. That was enough. I happened to glance Designated supervisors ly put young children at risk assumptions about the boy’s goes into shock and all actions the case for 3-year-old Levi over the balcony and saw the should avoid being distracted around water. Nearly every swimming ability that blurred are made to attempt to keep the Hughes, who drowned last crab hunting shirt at the bot- by cellphones, conversation, child rescue I made during six our judgment. At the time, head above water. … We do not June. tom.” reading or preparing dinner, summers as a lifeguard startled we weren’t aware his age and see a lot of waving and calling Levi’s mother, Nicole Hughes rushed downstairs Ramos said. The Red Cross a bewildered caretaker. With sex put him at greater risk. Al- for help.” A drowning person Hughes, said she’d just split and jumped in the pool to recommends parents be with- summer in full swing, fami- though American Academy of will bob in the water, but make a brownie with him and was rescue Levi. Her husband per- in touch distance of non-swim- lies are congregating at their Pediatrics Bright Futures en- no forward progress, he added. cleaning up after dinner when formed CPR on him, but Levi mers and within arms’ reach pools, the beach and more. courages pediatricians to dis- As important as it is to iden- Levi slipped out of a room did not survive. for children younger than 4 How do parents prevent the cuss water safety during well tify drowning, Denny said it’s with 12 adults, down a flight of “The biggest misconcep- around water.

North Shore Medical Center’s 8,871 servings of cereal Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive collected nearly 9,000 servings of cereal. North Shore donated 8,871 collected from North Shore servings of cereal to the Jessie Trice Community Health Center Children’s Wellness Center, which it assembled during its Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive, which ran from June 7-14. “The donations we collected during our Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive will help provide local children and adults struggling with hunger with a healthy breakfast during the summer, and I am so grateful for the support of our staff and community in this ef- fort,” said Mark Racicot, chief exec- utive officer of North Shore Medical Center. “Good nutrition is essential to good health, and we wanted to help lead the fight against hunger in Miami-Dade County.”

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The basketball great added soccer to his annual sports academy

Miami Times Staff Report FC and other soccer campers visited the Student Athlete retired 3-time NBA Champion, rotated through skill and drill Study Hall where they discussed 13-time NBA All-Star, for the Club Internacional de Fútbol stations, improved technique or the importance of proper sports- past 15 years has hosted an Miami, better known as Inter mastered the basics of soccer, manship, being a great stu- annual sports academy in South Miami FC, joined forces with guided by instructors. The camp- dent-athlete, positive thinking Florida. Dwyane Wade to expand his ers also worked on their speed, and successful attitudes. The Dwyane Wade Celebrity annual sports academy in South strength and footwork. The soc- The older campers listened Sports Academy & Inter Miami Florida. cer campers also participated in to testimonies from celebrity FC worked with the office of City Dwyane Wade Celebrity Sports a soccer tournament. personal trainer Luther Freeman of Miami Commissioner Keon Academy for the first time The two-day camp took place and Chris Allan, vice president, Hardemon to provide scholar- added soccer to camp's roster on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, community engagement for ships for youth to attend this of basketball, cheerleading and July 7 at Nova Southeastern InterMiami FC. They discussed year’s camp. From ages 7-18 football. University in Fort Lauderdale. the truths and realities of years old, 30 players from the Inter Miami FC is an expan- Overall, about 300 campers playing college and professional Little Haiti FC were selected to sion team, formed and still participated. sports and cultivating healthy participate. owned by soccer great, David For many of the youth, this behaviors – both on and off During a ceremony on Sunday, Beckham. was their first time visiting a the field – and different sport Geraldo Jean Pierre from Little Over the course of two days, college campus. careers. Haiti FC won the Best Hustle 30 youth from the Little Haiti The younger soccer campers Dwyane Wade, the recently Soccer award. The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 10-16, 2019 ‘Where are the girls?’ Rep. Wilson asks Sexual abuse reports at Homestead say something; you have to do something." detention center outrages Congress Lawrence said that the in- humane way the children are Special to The Miami Times and again until she is reas- being treated must be imme- sured about the care they are diately addressed. The Mich- U.S. Rep. Frederica S. Wil- receiving. igan lawmaker said she was son led a Congressional dele- In recent weeks, there “appalled” to learn that the gation to Dade Juvenile Resi- have been reports of young mealtimes are just 15 minutes. dential Facility, better known children being denied ac- “In prison, they get 30 min- as the Homestead detention cess to basics such as food utes,” she said, also vowing center that included members and showers and forced to to return to Congress with whose areas of interest and live in squalor. Adults are a mission to ensure the chil- expertise could assess wheth- not faring much better with dren, especially the girls, are er the children’s educational, some being detained in stand- treated with humanity. medical, mental health and ing-room-only conditions in All of the lawmakers other needs are being met. border facilities. agreed, Homestead should be The South Florida lawmak- South Florida is home to closed. They are troubled by er has been concerned about the Homestead detention the long periods of stay and how the girls being held are center, which is the largest U.S. Rep Frederica Wilson last week led a Congressional delegation to the Home- seemingly no effort to reunite faring, particularly adoles- child detention center for un- stead Dentention Center to check on the welfare of children. the children with their fami- cent girls who are experienc- accompanied minors in the lies or other people who can ing the physical and emotion- United States and managed Rep. Brenda Lawrence, who for the mental and physical children in this facility. I don’t care for them in real homes. al changes and challenges of by a for-profit company. Wil- co-chairs the Democratic health of children in custo- see children being tested to “What I saw there was a puberty. Seven disturbing son said the teens being de- Women’s Caucus; Massachu- dy. They’re spending weeks, determine what classroom young girl turning 18 today reports of sexual abuse, the tained at Homestead appear setts Rep. Katharine Clark; and even months, under de- they need to go in. Children and ICE was being approved latest of which was revealed as if they live in clean envi- and Rep. Madeleine Dean of tention conditions that are are staying here beyond the to come and pick her up and only because Health and ronment, but noted, appear- Pennsylvania. tantamount to living under 20-day requirement of the transfer her in shackles to Human Services erroneous- ances could be deceiving. She More than one year has house arrest and we are upset court’s decision and more im- another facility,” said Hayes. ly submitted a report to the said they couldn't accurately passed since President Don- about it,” said Wilson, who portant, tax payers are paying “Seeking asylum is not a Florida Department of Chil- gauge their mental health. ald Trump’s administration has previously visited Home- $775 per day per child,” he criminal act. Being a refugee dren and Families. Wilson was joined by began implementing a ze- stead as well as visited Casa said, pledging to right the is not a criminal act. I cannot, “I came specifically looking Rep. Donna Shalala, former ro-tolerance policy that has Padre and Casa Presidente in wrongs he had seen. in this Congress or on my for girls. Where are the girls?” U.S. Department of Health separated thousands of mi- Brownsville, Texas, and the Lewis echoed that senti- watch, support facilities like Wilson asked. “I know what and Human Services secre- grant children from their His House Children’s Home ment. this.” happens when people have tary; Mississippi Rep. Ben- families. He hasn't to the on- in Miami Gardens. “I will go back to Washing- “These children can be access to desperate little ado- nie Thompson, chair of the going cries of outrage from Thompson expressed con- ton, D.C., within the next few processed and sent to foster lescent girls who have no one House Committee on Home- Congressional lawmakers cern about whether the chil- days much more determined care. They can be processed watching for them.” land Security; civil rights icon and activist groups about the dren are receiving education- to hold on to something I've and sent to next of kin, aunts, Wilson spent an additional Rep. John Lewis of Georgia; conditions in which the chil- al services and their lengths believed in for some time," grandmothers, people in the two hours at Homestead to Connecticut Rep. Jahana dren are reportedly living. of stay. Lewis said. "When you see community, and that’s what try to meet with the girls, but Hayes, a former public school “This administration has “I don’t see the Miami-Dade something that is not right, we are fighting for today,” left vowing to return again Teacher of the Year; Michigan shown a blatant disregard school system educating the not fair, not just, you have to added Wilson. Let us help care for the detained children KARLA HERNANDEZ-MATS ational activities, which is recently departed chief of cerns coming from him and lives with emotional and de- president, United Teachers of Dade very telling about how our staff, is being paid nearly $1.9 other community leaders. velopmental needs that need government lacks empathy million a day to detain chil- Congresswoman Donna Sha- to be nurtured. There are 2,500 children for these children, since even dren in Homestead. lala reiterated the superin- Let the politicians argue in being held like prisoners in our most hardened criminals Something is blatantly tendent’s offer in writing and Congress and let us the Unit- a camp in our own backyard, have access to such activities. wrong here. Miami-Dade they disregarded it as well. ed Teachers of Dade step in and regardless of how you Nearly a month ago, the County Public Schools Su- Our community is so gen- and help. We want to see the feel about immigration policy, Trump administration decid- perintendent Alberto Carval- erous and loving that teach- children get a proper edu- we have an obligation to treat ed to eliminate recess time ho has offered to step in and ers have volunteered to cation and be treated with children with dignity and hu- for soccer games and edu- make sure the children are counsel, teach and play with respect and dignity. Imagine manity. cation of children sitting in being educated and properly the detained children simply this, our underfunded pub- Let’s debate our approach camps near the border. They cared for. This is of course because it’s the right thing lic schools spends $41.27 per to immigration in this country said it was about money. I say logical, since the district is al- to do, and they have turned student for each's education another day. Today we have this is inhumane and encour- Karla Hernandez-Mats ready providing this service a deaf ear to us as well. Re- per day. This demonstrates children as young as 8 years ages the child abuse that me- at two much smaller facilities gardless of where you stand that these companies are old living in a tent city where dia is starting to report on at is being paid $750 per child, in our county, Boy’s Town on the issue of immigration, profiteering off of children they are ushered around like these centers. per day to run this detention and His House. we can all agree that this is and intentionally mistreating inmates. They have no access As far as the money is con- center. The company led by The government has re- appalling. them. We want to, can, and to true education or recre- cerned, a for-profit business John Kelly, President Trump’s sponded by ignoring all con- These are children … young should help.

improvement, arts and crafts development, mindfulness lessons, music, sports, and STEM classes, as well as reading and academic tutor- ing and parent outreach. The academy receives sup- port from The Children’s Trust, the Early Learning Co- alition, Family Central and Provider Profile: the Child Care Food Program. The academy is current- ly working on renovating its playground. Community Garden of Light Academy members can get involved by volunteering their time, or Since 2001, Garden of Light dreamed of making a differ- vironment to educate young will grow at its expected ca- percent Hispanic, 2 percent donating money or materials Academy has been serving ence in the lives of children, minds to get them ready for pacity. Asian, and 5 percent other for the project. the educational needs of starting from the root. society. The academy founder With four people on staff, races. For more information con- children in the North Miami Garden of Light Acade- believes that all children can the academy's student popu- Located at 1171 NE 149th tact Merline Pierre at 305- area. Since before opening its my's mission is to foster a and are ready to learn and lation is made up of 80 per- St., in North Miami, the acad- 944-8001 or at golaofnm@att. doors, owner, Merline Pierre, well-structured Christian en- that every individual mind cent Black students, with 13 emy offers linguistic skills net.

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Richardson Hadley Davis - MLK Hall Ferguson Hewitt Wright and Young Overlooked No More: DEACON JOHNNY CONSTANCE WILLIAMS, MICHAEL WILLIAMS. Ser- LENA DELORES YOUNG, MILLER, 53, case worker, vice 1 p.m., 68, homemaker, 71, master died July 3 Saturday in the died June Ma Rainey, the carpenter, at Jackson chapel. 29. Survivors died June 29 Memorial. include: sons, at Veteran Service 10 Michaud Wright, ‘Mother of the Blues’ Administration a.m., Saturday James Tailtian, Hospital of at Antioch of Johnny Hooks GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO Miami. Service 10 a.m., Liberty City. and Mario New York Times Saturday at New Jerusalem SHARON DEVEAUX, 53, Young; daughters, Sabrina URIAH MICHAEL security guard, Primitive Baptist Church. Young, Ladonna Shaw and Ma Rainey did not make WILLIAMS, died July 3. Me- Dennecia Young; sisters, the first blues recording; that 22, laborer, morial Service Reather Young and Ollie Jones; JUANITA THOMAS, distinction belongs to Ma- died June 29 10 a.m., Satur- brother, James. Service 2 p.m., 69,homemaker, mie Smith, the vaudevillian at Jackson day in the chap- Saturday at Oasis Christian died June 30 who recorded “Crazy Blues” at North Shore Memorial. el. Ministries International. Service 11 in 1920. And Rainey did not Medical Center. achieve the monumental ac- Service 12 p.m., a.m., Saturday JAMES LEDDIE PURIFOYE, at Peaceful Zion Missionary claim of Bessie Smith, her Friday in the CHARLES BULLOCK, 59, 72, personal Baptist Church. mentee and, later, friendly ri- chapel. laborer, died trainer, died June 28. Ser- July 4. Survivors val. IRMA JEAN WILLIAMS, 59, But it’s possible that neither NATHANIEL EZELL vice 10 a.m., include: son, sales manager, Saturday in the of these figures would have ESKRIDGE, Armani Purifoye; died July 4 chapel. brothers, sung the way they did without 24, laborer, at Jackson the influence of Rainey. died June 29 at Lennard Memorial. Often called the “Moth- Credit Donaldson Collection/Getty Images Broward Health Purifoye, Jerry Service 12 p.m., Purifoye and George Purifoye; er of the Blues,” she was the Ma Rainey around Medical Center. Saturday at Range sisters, Mary Crockett and first entertainer to successful- 1923. Often called the Service 11 a.m., Second Canaan Odessa Purifoye. Service 1 ly bridge the divide between Saturday at JUANITA MATTHEWS, “Mother of the Blues,” Missionary p.m., Saturday at 93rd Street vaudeville — the cabaret-style Christian Fellowship Baptist 94, retired she developed a reputa- Baptist Church. Community Baptist Church. shows that developed out of Church. classroom tion for her energizing, teacher for minstrelsy in the mid-1800s, EDWARD CHANDLER, 74, straight-talking perfor- North Dade and catered largely to white RANDY SMITH, 61, laborer, social worker, Range-Coconut Grove mances and full-throated Senior High audiences — and authentic died June 27 died June 29. , 84, School and JULIA LEE GREEN black Southern folk expres- vocals even before the at Jackson Service 12 p.m., housekeeping, Miami-Dade sion. blues became a nation- Memorial Saturday in the died July 2 at County School Board, died Even before the recording wide craze. Hospital. chapel. Mercy Hospital. July 6. Survivors include her industry took off in the 1920s Service 2 p.m., Services 11 as men.” cousins, Thomasina Higgs, and the blues became a nation- today in the a.m.., Saturday In Rainey’s blues — many Naufrage Kelli Maragh, and wide craze, she had developed chapel. at Macedonia of which she wrote herself Anthony K. Johnson; and a a national reputation for her EDITH LINDSAY, 73, bus Missionary — even the most jilted nar- host of other relatives and energizing, straight-talking MARION J. THOMAS, 57, attendant, died June 29 at Baptist Church, rator was unlikely to fall into many friends. Viewing 4-7 performances and full-throat- manager, died home. Service 1 p.m., Saturday Inc. despair. In “Oh Papa Blues,” p.m., Monday, July 15 in ed vocals. As the biographer June 27 at Pines at Friendship Missionary after detailing her grievanc- the chapel. Service 11 a.m., Sandra Lieb observed in Nursing and Baptist Church. Hadley Davis - es against a neglectful lover, Tuesday, July 16 at Mt. “Mother of the Blues: A Study Rehabilitation of Ma Rainey” (1983), by com- Rainey turns on a dime, steel- AVA PATRICE ANDREWS, Pisgah Seventh Day Adventist Miami Gardens Center. Service bining a black folk style with ing herself to exact revenge. 62, cook, died June 29 at home. Church. OSWALD KENNETH 1 p.m., Monday, techniques learned on the With a mouthful of gold Arrangements are incomplete. , 58, July 15 in the FRANCIS teeth, richly dark skin and , 66, truck driver, vaudeville stage, Rainey “of- chapel. CURTIS JAMES HILL flashy jewelry dangling about recycling department laborer, died June 30. fered to whites a glimpse into Central and Worley her, Rainey cast a striking fig- died July 5. Service 1 p.m., Service 12 p.m., black culture far less obscured ALBERT ALPHONSO North Carolina by white expectations, and of- ure, with a ruggedly powerful BROWN, 64, Saturday in the chapel. Saturday in the ERNESTINE “TINA” fered to blacks a more direct voice and lavish stage pres- chef, died July chapel. HILLIARD, 84, affirmation” of their cultural ence to match. 7. Service 1 ETHA MORELLA “When she started singing, retired educator, , 89, retired nannie, power. p.m., Saturday EDWARDS the gold in her teeth would died June 29 died June 22. Service10 a.m., In Memoriam In the process, Rainey at Saint Agnes sparkle,” the pianist and com- in Lumberton, Saturday at Grace United helped to mainstream narra- Episcopal North Carolina. poser Thomas A. Dorsey, who Methodist Church. In loving memory of, tives of black female autono- Church. Survivors my that had little to do with was the musical director on include: sister, Eric S. George the Victorian norms of white some of her best-known re- Gregg L. Mason Roberta; society. Partly that meant cordings, wrote in his unpub- KAYTON JOCELYN, 27, died DORIS MILLS PETERS, 84, daughters, Wanda and speaking candidly about her lished memoirs. July 5. Service 2 retired window Beverlyn; sons, Jeffrey and attraction to women as well as “She was in the spotlight,” p.m., Saturday display designer, Dwaine; grandchildren, he added. “She possessed at Greater men. Lerner’s great grands and a host of listeners; they swayed, they Ebenezer A Georgia native, Rainey Department nieces, nephews and cousins. rocked, they moaned and Missionary began her career on the tent- Store, died July Service 12 p.m., Saturday at groaned, as they felt the blues Baptist Church, show circuit, traveling with 3. Survivors Sandy Grove Baptist Church, with her.” Hallandale performance troupes that set include: son, Lumberton, North Carolina. Beach, FL. up their own stages in towns Sterling Brown, the poet Richard J. across the South and Midwest, and pioneering black literary Peters; daughter, Robbie P. Grace CHARLTON ROBINSON, honing her own gregarious critic, put it even more direct- Dennis (Gregory); brother, BERNADINA ROSEMARY 64, died June 28. Service 11 brew of music, comedy and ly: “Ma really *knew* these Sherman Mills; sisters, Bettye MCLENDON, a.m., Saturday at Pentecostal social commentary. people; she was a person of Williams, Portia Collins (Willie), 61, died July Tabernacle International, Miami The characters in Rainey’s the folk.” Sandra Smith, Thea Sturrup 6. Memorial Garden, FL. songs rarely allowed them- She was also a celebrity. (Frederick) and Carmen Mills; Service 4 p.m., TAMOYA JOHNSON selves to become dependent Of the nearly 100 songs she niece, nephews and other 05/18/1985 - 07/11/2013 Friday in the CORNELIUS CHAMBERS, on a male partner, or any recorded in the 1920s, many relatives. Memorial Service chapel. 83, died June 23. Service 10 agent of the law. “Far more were national hits, and some 10:30 a.m., Friday in the chapel. It’s been six years. There’s a.m., Saturday in the chapel. typical,” the scholar and ac- have become part of the Amer- not a day that goes by that we tivist Angela Davis wrote in ican musical canon. Her 1924 Palms West don’t think of you. Always in CHARLOTTE ANN M.A. HALL the book “Blues Legacies and recording of “See See Rider,” our hearts and minds. West Palm Beach JOHNSON, 77, Black Feminism” (1998), “are on which she is accompanied DORETHA MORGAN, Your Loving Family LOUISE FRANCIS, 104, farm houseparent, 84, nursing songs in which women ex- by a young Louis Armstrong, worker, died July died June 28. assistant, plicitly celebrate their right to was added to the Library of 2. Survivors Service 11 a.m., died July 8. conduct themselves as expan- Congress’s National Record- are the Teague today at New Service 11 sively and even as undesirably ing Registry in 2004. and Johnson Birth Cathedral a.m., Saturday GONE BUT NOT families. Service of Faith. at Day Spring 3 p.m., Saturday Missionary FORGOTTEN? in the chapel. Mitchell Baptist Church. SHORTY, 89, retired, died EUNICE NELSON, 82, SES Have you forgotten Manker July 2 at home. specialist, died Viewing 4-8 so soon about your CHARLEY L. KNOWLES, July 2. Service p.m., Friday, 93, baker, died 1 p.m., Saturday departed loved one? July 19 at July 5 at home. at Antioch Mitchell Funeral Keep them in your Service 11 a.m., Missionary Home. Service 2 Saturday at Baptist Church memory with an p.m., Saturday, New Generation Miami Gardens. Missionary July 20 at God’ in memoriam or Baptist Church. Word, God’ Way. a happy birthday Range - Homestead remembrances A Mortuary Service VIEW YOUR SHARON ANN MCBRIDE, LEONARD WILLIAMS, JR., in our obituary 63, retired clerk 80, landscaper, OBITUARIES section. of Juvenile died June 27 at Justice, died home. Memorial ONLINE AT June 27 at service 11 305-694-6210 home. 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