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MEMBER: National Newspaper Periodicals Postage Credo Of The Black Press Publisher Association paid at Miami, Florida Four Florida outrages: (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 wealthy flourish, 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 the poor die H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 no person, the Black Press strives to GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 help every person in the firm belief that ith President Trump’s impeachment hearing domi- GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritus all persons are hurt as long as anyone RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher 1992-2019 is held back. nating the news, four other developments deserve CAROLYN GUNISS Executive Editor Wattention — and outrage — from the people of Flor- ida. First, nearly 3,000 of our neighbors have died because former DeSantis is hostile to Amendment 4 Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature refused to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. MICAH KUBIC, executive director, ACLU of Florida The estimate, based on several solid data sets, comes from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a progressive voice For months, Gov. Ron DeSan- new condition before automat- pealing the federal court’s posi- in Washington. In the 14 holdout states, it puts the death toll at tis has claimed to support voter ically restoring voting rights to tion, DeSantis flips back to his 19,200 between 2013 and 2017. restoration. But everything he’s eligible returning citizens. This old position that one’s inability Florida’s 2,776 victims were second only to Texas. The numbers done until this point has under- action blatantly undermined to pay means one’s inability to are so high because so many people here — some 850,000 — earn mined the goal of ensuring all Amendment 4 and the will of vote. too much to qualify for Medicaid, but too little to receive insur- Floridians have equal access to 5.2 million Florida voters who In addition to appealing the ance subsidies under Obamacare. the ballot box. made the amendment law. federal court decision, the gov- Florida stands in contrast to 11 other states that expanded Med- After voters passed Amend- What we do know, with When DeSantis signed ernor went on to attack the 17 icaid under the control of Republican legislatures. Louisiana is ment 4 in November 2018 and certainty, is the effect SB7066 into law on June 28, brave individuals who put their one of them. There, Democratic Gov. John Bell Williams’ pledge restored the right to vote to as of Gov. DeSantis’s he called Amendment 4 a story and experiences in the to protect the program helped him win re-election last Saturday many as 1.4 million returning actions on voting “mistake.” Immediately upon public to fight for voting rights citizens, many Floridians across signing, voting rights and civ- and won their right to register despite Trump’s vocal campaign for his Republican opponent. rights. The effect is to Josef Stalin reportedly said that “one death is a tragedy, but a the state expected to register to “ il rights groups, including the and vote. In a statement, the undermine the will of million is a statistic.” vote beginning in January 2019. ACLU of Florida, filed a lawsuit governor accused the plain- What might it take for Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative lead- Then, DeSantis and the Flori- more than five million challenging the law and subse- tiffs of “attempting to use the ers to see the individual men and women in Florida’s ghastly sta- da Legislature stepped in, pass- Florida voters quently filed a request to block court process to re-write the tistic? Must someone die of cancer or pneumonia in the Capitol ing Senate Bill 7066 into law, an SB7066 from going into effect. scope and original intent of the rotunda? unconstitutional poll tax that Following our hearing to amendment.” It’s not that they’re unaware of the issue. House and Senate eliminated the right to vote for block the poll tax law and a Why does DeSantis say he is leadership have applied to the Florida Supreme Court to be heard hundreds of thousands of peo- In doing so, DeSantis flip- ruling in our favor, a spokes- defending the rights of return- on whether a voter initiative to expand Medicaid belongs on the ple in our state. flopped on this crucial voting person for DeSantis curiously ing citizens one day and attack 2022 ballot. On Friday, DeSantis an- rights issue—something he has claimed that the federal court them the next? We don’t know. They’re opposed. So is Americans for Prosperity, the political nounced that his administra- done repeatedly over the past ruling aligned all along with What we do know, with lobby started by David and Charles Koch, who were tied as the tion would appeal an October year. the governor’s own position on certainty, is the effect of Gov. world’s 11th-richest people before the former died this year. ruling by a federal court that, in First, DeSantis said the Amendment 4. DeSantis’s actions on voting Second, speaking of the Florida Supreme Court … addition to granting 17 plaintiffs Legislature needed to enact But why would DeSantis ap- rights. The effect is to under- When DeSantis was appointing new justices, most of his nomi- their right to register and vote “implementing language” for peal a ruling that he said “af- mine the will of more than five nees and all three of his picks had ties to the Federalist Society, an in Florida elections, ruled the Amendment 4. Taking his cue, firms” his own position? DeSan- million Florida voters, to create arch-conservative lobby that effectively controls appointments to denial of the right to vote can- the legislature passed SB7066, tis argued before a federal court an unconstitutional pay-to-vote the federal bench, and now to Florida courts, as well. not be based on someone’s in- which requires total payment of that inability to pay should bar poll tax, and to weaken our de- [More Opinion] Trump cravenly backtracks on vaping. Sur- ability to pay. legal financial obligations as a someone from voting. By ap- mocracy. prise, surprise. | Editorial » At the society’s annual convention in Washington this month, DeSantis proudly declared that the society’s co-chairman, Leon- GOPs are following Trump to nowhere ard Leo, influenced his choices. “I had a group of people that I trusted. Leonard was one of JAMELLE BOUIE, columnist, The New York Times them,” the governor said. Americans have gone to the would mean a longer process. Staunchly opposed to government regulations and anything polls four times this month to Democrats couldn’t wrap up liberal, the society is the legal arm of today’s uber-rich, who use vote in major, statewide rac- impeachment before the end their money to manipulate political power as they amass extraor- es. In Virginia, they voted for of the year. They would have to dinary wealth. control of the state Legislature; let it move at its own pace, even Such external influence on the courts was one of the evils Gov. in Mississippi, Kentucky and if it stretches well into 2020. Reubin Askew (1971-79) meant to avoid when he established Flor- Louisiana, they voted for con- (Watergate, remember, took ida’s judicial nominating commissions. He wanted to keep the trol of the governor’s mansion. more than two years to unfold.) bench as free of politics as possible. When someone pointed out In each case, President Trump I don’t see the downside. A that one of his justices had turned out to be very conservative, tied himself to the outcome. long inquiry keeps impeach- Askew replied, “I didn’t appoint him for his politics. I appointed Trump thought voters would ment out of Mitch McCon- him for his integrity.” repudiate impeachment and nell’s hands until there’s a Third, speaking of the rule of the wealthy few … vindicate him. Instead, they did comprehensive case against An estimated 99 percent of corporations in Florida manage to the opposite. Virginia Demo- the president. Yes, there’s the pay little or none of what they should owe under the state’s 5.5 crats won a legislative majori- chance of a late campaign ac- percent corporate income tax, another Askew achievement that ty for the first time since 1993, quittal, but if the past month has since been sabotaged. They can thank the Legislature for al- flipping historically Republi- is any prediction, Trump will lowing the schemes to continue. And indeed, they do give thanks didn’t run on the issue of read these numbers and elec- can districts. Kentucky Dem- have sustained a large amount — by the millions. Corporate money rules the state. impeachment. But just be- tion results as vindication — ocrats beat incumbent Gov. of political damage over the [More Opinion] Delay the Nikolas Cruz trial or accept his plea cause no one ran on impeach- proof that Democrats were Matt Bevin in a state Trump course of a long investigation. | Editorial » ment doesn’t mean it wasn’t right to take a narrow, focused won by 30 points in 2016. And It would keep him off-balance, Heroic research by our Orlando Sentinel colleague Jason Gar- in the air. Voters could have approach to the president’s Louisiana Democrats re-elect- especially if further investiga- cia, whose articles appeared in the Sun Sentinel this week, has re- shown they were tired of Dem- wrongdoing. ed Gov. John Bel Edwards in a tion uncovers even more cor- vealed for the first time the gross dimensions of this tax scandal. ocratic investigations. They But it’s also possible that state Trump won by the more ruption. It would also allow With $34 million of profit in Florida in 2014, E-Bay should have could have elevated the pres- Democrats are leaving political modest but still substantial the six Democratic presiden- paid more than $1.8 million, not $18,810. Pasteur Inc., a major vac- ident’s allies. Instead, voters advantage on the table — that margin of 20 points. Democrats tial candidates in the Senate to cine manufacturer, paid nothing on $55 million in Florida profits. handed Trump an unambigu- there’s still opportunity for an in Mississippi made significant campaign through the prima- Mastercard saved $20 million by pretending none of its sales hap- ous defeat. And that is much even broader investigation that gains even as they fell short of ry season instead of returning pened here. Verizon Wireless saved $23 million. HCA Healthcare more than just a blow to the tackles everything from White victory — their nominee for to Washington for a trial. But Inc. avoided more than $28 million by parceling money through president’s immediate political House involvement in Ukraine governor, Jim Hood, lost by most important it would show subsidiaries. Why isn’t that called money laundering? fortunes. and the president’s phone calls five-and-a-half points, a dra- a commitment to getting to the Then there are at least 100 companies like Circle K, which paid Worried about backlash and with other foreign leaders to matic turnaround from four full truth of what’s been hap- itself royalties through a holding company for Florida stores that committed to restraint, House his deals with authoritarian years ago, when Republican pening in the White House un- use its own trademarks. The Department of Revenue considers Democrats have limited their governments in Turkey and Phil Bryant won in a landslide. der the guise of making Ameri- the trademark tactic illegal. But the department lost a lawsuit to impeachment inquiry to the Saudi Arabia. These wouldn’t It’s true that Democrats ca great again. Circle K, which then reached some sort of confidential settle- Ukraine scandal. You could be fishing expeditions but they ment with the state. By one estimate, the legislature could raise more than $1 billion a year by closing the loopholes — more than enough to pay the Affirmative action loss is bad news state’s share of expanding Medicaid with plenty left over. The full impact is unknown because corporate tax returns are JULIANNE MALVEAUX, NNPA Newswire Contributor kept secret even from the Legislature. It’s time to end that, too. If the 2019 elections are any special efforts to reach out to country narrowly favor affir- to weaken efforts to encourage And fourth, speaking of bending the rules to benefit the wealthy indication, Republicans need to those who are underrepresent- mative action, with 65 percent diversity in employment, con- … worry about their viability come ed. And since the anti-affirma- advocating affirmative action tracting and education. Sever- Under a federal law intended to prompt new investment to help 2020. The affirmative action tive action measure passed in for women and 61 percent sup- al of the justices have already the poor, former Gov. Scott gave an immense set of “opportunity ballot measure that appeared 1998, the numbers of minority porting affirmative action for openly opined that race should zone” tax breaks to four wealthy investors, including Wayne Hui- on the Washington state ballot and women-owned business- minorities. These levels of sup- matter less. Their overturning zenga Jr., for a superyacht marina on the West Palm Beach water- failed, which is disappointing es have dropped in the state. port are the highest since Gal- of Section 5 of the Voting Rights front. Huizenga also plans to build luxury apartments on the site. news for those who think that That’s a step backward! lup began polling on this issue. Act is evidence of their race In favoring the Rybovich marina area, Scott rejected some poorer we have not yet met diversity One of the reasons Referen- Perhaps the recent focus on the myopia. It is as if these judges tracts requested by West Palm Beach. goals. Washington state was one dum 88 failed was because a wealth gap has sensitized some are oblivious to the persistence Research by ProPublica uncovered a lobbying letter from Hui- of the first to ban affirmative group of Chinese immigrants people to inequality. In any of racism. It is as if they ignore zenga to Scott. He and two others and their families have given action in 1998 (California’s an- was among those who cam- case, as positive as the poll was, the headlines about the police at least $1 million to Scott and the Florida Republican Party, Pro- ti-affirmative action Proposition paigned to defeat the affirma- it didn’t translate to the vote. shootings of Black men. It is as Publica said. Scott announced his opportunity zone picks barely 209 also passed that year). Af- tive action measure. Former The affirmative action loss is if the wealth gap means nothing a week after receiving the letter. ter California and Washington, governor Gary Locke, an Asian bad news because it may signal to them. Scott, now a U.S. senator, said it was all for “low income job other states followed, including American man who describes other states to avoid pro-affir- So, what do we learn from the creation in low income areas in the state…” Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, himself as a product of affirma- mative action referenda. Fur- last elections? Race remains a That’s questionable. Most certainly, though, the beneficiaries Arizona, New Hampshire and tive action, fought for the ref- ther, the loss confirms that many divisive factor in our country. will include Huizenga, his partners and the owners of those su- Oklahoma. Although the affir- erendum. But the majority of are satisfied with the lack of And unfortunately, we have a peryachts. mative action measure – Refer- voters rejected the measure. So diversity that is commonplace president who will use race You don’t find such watercraft in low-income areas. The two endum 88 – lost very narrowly, much for the “people of color” in politics, the workplace and divisiveness to his advantage. that burned at the Fort Lauderdale Marina last weekend had a it still failed. That means that coalition. elsewhere. And, given the com- Count on the 2020 election to combined value of $24 million, according to the fire department. state agencies can’t openly re- Still, it is interesting that a re- position of this Supreme Court, be as contentious as the 2016 Opportunity zones, indeed. But for whom? cruit diverse candidates, and cent Gallup poll showed that a challenges to affirmative action election was, but hopefully with —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board contracting agencies can’t make majority of white people in this that come before them are likely different results. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 Representation isn’t enough, Black voters say Rejected is the idea that candidates Aqil Shakur, a 53-year-old he added. day, both candidates pitched port among Black ones. Atlanta-area barber, said, “If I The sentiment among mem- themselves as best equipped In the days that followed, of color mean automatic changes had a Kamala Harris or a Cory bers of the Black electorate to rebuild the “Obama coa- at events in Atlanta and else- Booker that sounded like Ber- has squeezed some candidates lition,” a subtle dig at mod- where, Booker and Harris ASTEAD W. HERNDON backing Warren. nie Sanders, of course I would from both sides, and is espe- erate candidates like Mayor re-upped their pitches. More The New York Times “You need to focus on things choose them, because they’re cially meaningful for Booker Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, than citing any particular pol- beyond relating to me,” she closer to my lived experience.” and Harris, two Black can- Ind., and Sen. Amy Klobuchar icy, both candidates said Black Chyna Hester knew what said. “I want to talk about the “But the Kamalas and didates looking to replicate of Minnesota, who have im- voters could uniquely trust she was supposed to say. stuff that affects me. What are the Corys aren’t discussing Obama’s electoral playbook. pressed white moderates but them based on their identities The 20-year-old Spelman you going to do for me?” the issues he’s discussing,” At the debate on Wednes- have amassed almost no sup- and personal backgrounds. College student had just attended a “Black Women’s Breakfast” featuring Kamala Harris, the Democratic pres- idential candidate and the second Black woman elected to the United States Senate. And speaker after speaker had explicitly argued that Black women should support Har- ris and leap at the opportunity to elevate someone with their lived experience. But after the event on Thurs- day, as Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” played in the background, Hester made a sheep- ish admission: Harris was not her preferred choice. There were policy reasons — Harris has not rolled out a proposal on student debt cancellation, which is Hester’s top issue. But there was also something else. Even at the historically Black all-women’s college that Hester attends, supporting Harris was a particularly un- cool thing to do. “It’s hard, you know. On social media, there’s a different meme about her every day,” Hester said. “A lot of young people don’t support her.” “Why aren’t Black voters supporting the Black pres- idential candidates?” is an overly simplistic question. Like all voting blocs, Black voters have diverse priorities that crisscross the ideological spectrum, creating fault lines across regions, generations and economic class. But in in- terviews with more than two dozen Black voters in Atlan- ta and across South Carolina, many articulated a particular disenchantment with the idea that racial representation equated to change, and that they should automatically back a candidate who looked like them. Moderate Black voters, particularly older ones whose support has helped former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. maintain his lead atop most primary polls, pointed to the election of President Trump, and said nominating the candidate they saw as most capable of ending his administration was a moral priority above all others. And some Black voters on the left — particularly younger ones — are disappointed by some aspects of former Pres- ident Barack Obama’s legacy and have embraced the idea that supporting a candidate who is willing to upend un- just systems is more important than choosing one from their own community. Biden, who held events in Atlanta and South Carolina after last week’s debate, has made his support from Black voters, and the Southern may- ors who govern them, a central talking point in his electoral pitch. Dan Webb, a 58-year-old resident of Greenwood, S.C., who is Black, said it plainly: He was supporting Mr. Biden because he thought white people in key Electoral College states were more likely to vote for him — and he wants Trump out. “Within South Carolina, within the African-American community, we don’t want to take a chance on someone that doesn’t have a chance of beating Trump,” Webb said. “I feel that Biden is the candidate that has the best chance.” In the latest national polls, Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the two progressive standard bearers in the Democratic primary, are Biden’s closest rivals in terms of Black support — not Har- ris, of California, or Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey. “I want Black women in office, I do, and I love Kamala Harris and think she’s amazing, but I’m just more policy-focused,” said Amber Lowe, 29, a pastor and community activist in Atlanta. She was The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 Miami Gardens resource center gets a new name ami-Dade County board mem- Service Center is located at Dr. Edward T. Graham receives both ber in 1972. 16405 NW 25 Ave. in Miami, unanimous votes from city, county Graham died on March 28, Gardens. For more informa- 1987. tion visit: https://www.miami- DANIELLA PIERRE son, but he was a great grand- The Reverend Dr. Edward dade.gov/global/socialser- Miami Times Contributor father. When I look back … T. Graham Neighborhood vices/home.page. there are just so many mem- Nestled between big tall ories of my grandfather that trees, blue skies and greenery, I won’t forget,” Harris said at you'll find a community cen- the commission meeting on ter buzzing with a variety of Nov. 19. social services. Jordan’s item was co-spon- Driving by or walking along sored by all her colleagues Northwest 27 Avenue and 164 present for the vote. Street in Miami Gardens you “As an African American wouldn't know it even exist- County Commissioner, I am ed. proud to say Rev. Graham Miami Times photo/ Daniella Pierre The Community Resource paved the way for me and The Community Resource Center in Miami Gardens Center in Miami Gardens is many others,” Jordan said in will be renamed the Reverend Dr. Edward T. Graham one of 12 social services hubs a text to The Miami Times. owned by Miami-Dade Coun- “Graham was a true public Neighborhood Center. ty and operated by the Com- servant, visionary and civil befitting to rename the center the advancement of others in munity Action and Human rights icon. By memorializing in his memory.” his lifetime. Services Department. the work of Graham, we are Miami Gardens councilman Locally, Graham served as Customarily, all 12 Com- ensuring that our trailblazers David Williams also spoke in the executive director of the munity Resource Centers are will not be forgotten.” support of renaming the cen- United Service Organization named after the area in which Jeffery Swain, dean of ter and informed Miami-Dade and later founded the Urban they serve. Campus Ministry at Florida County Commissioners he League of Greater Miami, But, last week at the Board Memorial University and 58- recommended a resolution in which is now under the lead- of County Commissioners year resident of Miami-Dade the city in support of the name ership of T. Willard Fair. meeting, the Community Re- County spoke in support of change, which passed unani- Graham championed many source Center in Miami Gar- the renaming the center be- mously on Nov. 13. events in Miami in an effort dens got a new name: The cause of Graham’s connection to end segregation and op- Reverend Dr. Edward T. Gra- to the institution. FOUNDED URBAN LEAGUE pressive policies directed at ham Neighborhood Center. “I’m elated to speak in sup- Graham was no stranger to African-Americans. The advo- Commissioner Barbara port of the renaming. Graham activism. cacy work of Graham includ- Jordan with the support of played an important role in Throughout his life, he was ed “wade-ins” on Haulover fellow commissioners voted bringing Florida Memorial regarded as a man of faith and Beach, “sit-ins” at lunch unanimously to rename the University here [Miami Gar- conviction, locally and nation- counters and campaigns to in- resource center after a parade dens] in 1968 because the KKK wide. tegrate police departments. of friends and family mem- threatened to burn it down,” Graham was born Sept. 23, In 1948, Graham became the bers shared their experiences said Swain. 1904 in South Carolina. After pastor of Mt. Zion Historic about the late reverend spoke Thelma Gibson, a resident graduating from Benedict Col- Baptist Church in Overtown. in favor of the resolution. In- of Coconut Grove, founder of lege and Columbia University, He also was instrumental in cluded among the speakers the Miami-Dade County’s first he relocated to Miami in 1943. facilitating then-called Flori- was the grandson of Graham, Women’s Chamber of Com- While living in New York da Memorial College's move Richard Harris. merce, and wife of the late City, just before moving to from St. Augustine in 1968 to Harris meet with County Reverend Theodore Roosevelt Miami, Graham worked with what is now called Miami Gar- Commissioner Barbara Jor- Gibson showed support, too. white businesses and civic dens. dan because he didn’t want “I was so delighted when leaders as well as Black artists In 1970, Graham was the people to forget the work of I got the call from Graham's during the Harlem Renais- very first African-American his grandfather in the com- grandson about the center be- sance period in the early 20th man appointed to serve as a munity. He asked for a signif- ing renamed,” Gibson recalled. century. There, Graham devel- city of Miami commissioner; icant place on which to put “He paid his dues in the city oped tools to tackle racial seg- he later served as the city’s Graham’s name. of Miami and throughout the regation and prejudice, which vice mayor. From there, Gra- “He was a marvelous per- county of Dade, so it is truly he would continue to use for ham went on to serve as a Mi- The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019

An era has ended with the death of Miami Times’ publisher emeritus

MOHAMED HAMALUDIN years I worked at the newspaper, Reeves allowed me full control, Special to The Miami Times until I left to join The Miami Herald’s Neighbors staff in an effort to broaden my professional horizon. It was a day in May 1984 when I first met Garth Coleridge Reeves seemed to trust me with the newspaper which his Reeves Sr. I had immigrated to the U.S. that February and had father, Henry Ethelbert Sigismund Reeves, started on Sept. 1, spent the time in between looking for a job, both in South Florida 1923. But he did more than that. I had an opportunity to see and in New York, sending out probably 20 resumes. But, despite his interaction with community and political leaders of various my 16 years of experience as a journalist in my native Guyana kinds and with regular men and women at this time when he had and parts of the Caribbean, no one hired me. already established himself and the paper as a bulwark against When I walked through the door of The Miami Times, at 900 NW abuses against the African-American community. It did not take 54th St. in Liberty City, I was fully prepared to be disappointed long for me to realize that this was a man of worth, a champion once again. But there was a ray of hope. I had read in The Miami of the African-American community and a committed defender of Herald a few years earlier, that Reeves, the publisher, had passed civil rights. the publication to the third generation of the family, his only son, I learned about his life story during conversations with him also named Garth. He had planned to and it was a story not to be forgotten. He explained that when step away from the day-to-day he was a young man he had little interest in journalism. He operations but the younger studied printing at Florida A&M University in his 20s and was Garth died in 1982 more interested in that aspect of The Times when he returned at age 30 from from college because the paper was not making money and was being subsidized by the printing operation which his father, Henry E.S. Reeves, a master printer from the Bahamas, started in 1919. The elder Reeves started The Times to give a voice to the African-American community. The son’s attitude changed after he returned from nearly four years in the military. Disembarking the ship, Reeves and other African-Americans had to use a separate path from whites. He was furious, saying in a Times interview for the paper’s 70th anniversary, “I took a new perspective. I gave 46 months of my life. I felt my country owed me something. When I came back, we were still on the back of cancer and the bus,” he said. He “could have been killed” serving his country Reeves had to step and “the war didn’t change anything” at home, he told an audi- back into the business. ence at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Complex His other child, Rachel, in Overtown three years ago. was oriented towards business, not Reeves said he vowed to dedicate his life to resisting racism, journalism. in a city where it was historically deeply entrenched. He put The I felt that, with my experience on small Times on the front lines of the struggle. By the time I arrived at newspapers and with a Third World orien- his office looking for a job, the paper had already established a tation, I could make a contribution to The track record which earned it and its publisher the respect not Miami Times but acutely aware that it is only of his community but also of those outside and Reeves was an African-American newspaper and I am a already an icon among African-Americans and others. To know Guyanese of Indian descent. Reeves put the African-American Miami is to know Garth Reeves and The Miami doubts to rest after he interviewed me and Times. said he was impressed by my resume. He He told me that, while The Miami Times became the mouth- offered me a job, on the spot, as a reporter. piece for his community, he did not hesitate to join the struggle I was eventually promoted to managing personally. Reeves would relate to me, as he did to others, the editor and given responsibility for the editorial time when he and other activists challenged the city of Miami’s content of The Miami Times. In the nearly 15 rule that Blacks could play golf on the municipal course only on Mondays – when it was watered. The group demanded an end to that practice and when the city ignored them, they sued. The case eventually reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled in their favor, saying the city could not tax its residents and at the same time deny them use of city facilities. Reeves and his group also took on Miami-Dade County for its discriminatory policy on using its 28 beaches. African-Americans could go only to the poorly maintained Virginia Key Beach. After the county refused to change that policy, Reeves and his group put their bodies on the line, going to Crandon Park beach and walking into the water, defying the heavy police presence. “We expected to be beaten up or harassed but nothing happened,” Reeves told the Lyric audience. “The beaches were all open to us from then on.” Asked by a Lyric audience member about his approach to the struggle for equal rights, Reeves said, “There are always some good white people and you need those people. But you cannot reason with hoodlums who want to beat you up.” Alliances with those “good white people” provided Reeves with access to the corridors of power in Miami, including seats on the boards of business and civic organizations and, thus, a voice for the African-American community. Reeves took pride relating to me another kind of personal risk when he bought the People’s Bank of Commerce, which was failing and was about to be bought by Latinos: “How could I justify to my grandchildren that I had a chance to get a Black-owned bank in our community and I did nothing?” The bank went on to fail anyhow but Reeves never expressed to me any regrets about what he did. He remained convinced that financial resources was the key to economic advances in his community. “Money talks,” he said in a The Miami Times interview, “and we don’t get any- where by being poor; Rich is better.” The curtains finally came down on the story of Garth Coleridge Reeves Sr. Monday, Nov. 25, when he died at age 100 – two months after, despite his age, he attended the funeral of his daughter, walking upright all the way and gave me what would be a final greeting. There are many people in Miami who will remember how Reeves helped to make life just a bit better, kept the police from continuing to attack and kill African-American men, mobilized the African-American vote and raised the consciousness of more than a generation. I am one of those who is grateful – especially this Thanksgiving season – that I met and got to know him. Without the job offer at his newspaper, my career in journalism would have ended. Instead, I was allowed to grow in a different environment and to so advance personally and professionally that I can safely say that all that I am, all that I have become, in the U.S., I owe to him, as I told him when I called to express my condolences on his daughter’s passing. As for the Reeves family and The Miami Times, there is reason for hope. The newspaper was passed to the fourth generation, to Reeves’ grandson, Garth Basil, who is at the helm as it enters its 97th year of publishing without missing an issue. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Historic Saint Agnes’ Episcopal Church of Miami, 1750 NW Third Ave., Miami. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019

hosted the first-ever “Sum- ty mayor. He would never sit and “Left the Gate Open,” mit of the Americas,” which as a member of the County it was the soldier in Teele brought together 34 countries Commission again. who stayed and guarded the from North and South Ameri- Since 1996, the mayoral gate while those who look ca to sign the Free Trade Area seat in Miami-Dade has been like us committed treason W RD of the Americas (FTAA), an won based on lines of ethnic- against him – and us. BRIAN DENNIS ON THE STREET international trade agree- ity and has also been recalled So when you see textured ment, whose purpose was to along the same lines. When pavements and new Black- O eliminate trade barriers be- former Miami-Dade County owned shops in Overtown, The void left by the tween the participating coun- Mayor Carlos Alvarez and it’s ok to acknowledge former tries. County Commissioner Nat- City Commissioner Michelle Teele was also noted for se- cha Seijas were being re- Spence-Jones and current death of Art E. Teele Jr. curing millions of dollars for called it was more so led and City Commissioner Keon This week’s column is The man was a genius of the homeless And what most implemented by their own Hardemon for implementa- about Arthur “Art” E. Teele Jr. epic proportion who won of the people don’t know people. But when those who tion, but the master plan they Teele was the most-efficient two terms on the Dade that every time that they are a part of the establish- used was not their own; it elected official in the history County Commission in the Arthur Teele put their bodies on a Metro- ment in the Black commu- was the pioneering vision of of Miami-Dade County, bar- 1990s. He was elected chair- rail or Metromover in this nity tried to recall Teele as a Art Teele. none. Not a Black elected of- man of the Board of Coun- won the race by a narrow town, it is because of Arthur commissioner in the city of When the witch hunt began ficial, but any elected official, ty Commissioners three margin. Teele. Teele was the head Miami, he withstood the re- against Teele, it was disheart- regardless of race or nation- times during a time when Mi- Regardless of who won, the of the Urban Mass Transit call and prevailed as a mod- ening to see the local Black ality. ami-Dade County didn’t have 1996 mayoral race, it was one Administration under Pres- erate Black Republican. leadership watch his mental Teele held chairmanships an elected mayor, making him for the ages – and it marked ident Ronald Reagan's ad- From his experience in the health and demise play out in the city of Miami and Mi- the de facto Dade County the end of a golden-era for ministration and steered federal government, it was right before our eyes. They ami-Dade County govern- mayor. It is because of Teele’s Blacks in Miami. You see, $220 million dollars into Mi- Teele’s ability to influence became so quiet that you ment and got things done that sure and charismatic leader- Teele began his tenure on the ami-Dade County’s transit and sway his colleagues on could hear a rat urinate on benefitted the entire county. ship, and his apparent invinci- County Commission in 1990. system in the 1980s. So when the Miami commission that cotton. If you went to Teele He would call witnesses into bility as a three-time consec- From 1990 to 1996, he was the “people” of Dade Coun- continued to build on his with an issue he was going his office so they could watch utive incumbent chairman of chairman of the Board, three ty decided to transfer the successful tenure as an elect- to get it resolved. Teele was him punch a lobbyist in the the County Commission, that times consecutive. And if sweeping power of the chair- ed official there. It was also the voice and a hero for the face? the office of mayor was even- you’ve been following my col- man to a newly approved, his expertise that garnered downtrodden in Overtown, Sadly, our elected officials tually brought back to county umns, you’ll notice that some countywide elected “may- him the chairmanship on Little Haiti, Liberty City and have become cowardly quiet government (but stronger). of the best years of advocacy or,” it proved too much of a the city commission and the Brownsville. Now who will since the demise of Teele. This way, the sweeping for Black empowerment came temptation for the efficient head of the community rede- take on the mission of Ne- Teele was a decorated Viet- power of the chairman would within that same span. and ultra-competent Teele. velopment agency that was hemiah and rebuild the city? nam War veteran and an at- go to the man or woman who But Teele’s legend and He resigned his post as com- created to renovate and re- Who amongst you leaders torney who was protective of could win a countywide race reach stretched far beyond missioner and gambled on store Overtown and nearby can reset Black Miami to May his community. The man was for “mayor.” And that was the Black community. Under his chances to maintain his neighborhoods. When others 17, 1980? The day before Black brilliant and sharp as a razor supposed to be a cake walk Teele’s leadership, Miami power by running for coun- pretended to be on their post Miami died. in style, manner and thinking for anyone who wasn’t Black. and he shook up the political But Teele would show status scene from the late ‘80s until quo Miami the sheer power his death in 2005. of will, confidence and com- He wasn’t a weak petence when he decided and scared elected offi- to run for the countywide cial by a long shot. A city mayor seat anyway. In 1996, or county administrator a showdown for mayor took couldn’t just blurt anything place with a crowded ballot out of their mouth to him, like of candidates. Teele, a regis- I’ve seen former Miami-Dade tered Republican, pulled an Budget Director, and newly upset and emerged in a runoff appointed Miami-Dade Dep- with young Cuban-American uty Mayor Jennifer Moon lawyer and County Com- do to county commissioners missioner Alex Penelas (a on several occasions. Teele Cuban-American Democrat) would have listened to her with the right to be the first utter her manufactured mum- ever “strong mayor” on the bo jumbo, raise his eyeglass- line. Penelas emerged victo- es above his forehead, recall rious with voters casting bal- the entire dialogue and then lots vastly along racial lines. proceed to tell her who said And many believe that if Bill what to whom in a sharp, but Perry (also African-Ameri- stern, tone of voice. And then can) hadn’t jumped into the he would have crushed her ar- race (some say to take Af- gument using the same num- rican-American votes away bers. from Teele), Teele could have The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019

Miami Gardens Police Assistant Chief J.D. Patterson issued a press conference on Tuesday afternoon at the Miami Gardens Police Department following the double homicide last weekend at Florida Memorial University. Double homicide at Florida Memorial University campus

from, his age or whether he Two young Black men killed in was a student at the univer- Miami Gardens over the weekend sity. No arrests have been made. EMAN ELSHAHAWY occurred Saturday around 10 Patterson indicated that vid- [email protected] p.m. on Florida Memorial eo has since surfaced with a University's campus. Officers third person involved in the Miami Gardens Police are responded to the scene where incident and police will con- investigating a double ho- they found two young Black tinue to follow up with the micide involving two Black males who were apparently investigation. men who were shot to death shot. Police believe there may "This is an isolated inci- at a private Historically Black have been an argument be- dent, and we continue to fol- University campus. tween the two leading up to low up on all of the leads," At a press conference held the incident. Patterson said. Tuesday afternoon, Miami Patterson revealed one of The Miami Gardens Police Gardens Police Assistant the deceased victims as Wil- urge anyone with additional Chief J.D. Patterson ad- liam Boyd but gave no further information on this incident dressed the fatal shooting that details on where the man was to come forward. The Miami Times 8 Finance MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 Technology

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A recent study shows 71 percent of households in the city of Miami are renters, and 61 percent of those are cost-burdened, meaning they are paying more than 30 percent of their income in rent. Miami’s affordable housing crisis is dire and the crisis is considerably worse in historically Black communities like Overtown. To combat the issue, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevel- opment Agency renovated O-Town Apart- ments, an 18-unit, two-bedroom, affordable housing complex, located at 1767 SEE REHAB 10B The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 Miami-Dade Chamber gala to focus on future Community members honored with H.T. Smith, service, citizen and youth Miami Times Staff Report

The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce’s annual fundraising gala will honor four community members with its coveted awards. The formal gala will start with a cocktail reception and silent auction, at 6 p.m. Dec. 14, followed by a gour- met dinner and the awards presentation at the Hilton Kionne McGhee G. Metellus A.E. Dotson Sr. Kenasha Paul Miami Downtown, 1601 Bis- cayne Blvd., Miami. The Award is given to House Dis- Haitian immigration popula- the community. Commerce strives every day theme is the Future is Now. trict 117 Florida Rep. Kionne tion of South Florida. Metel- Founded in 1974, the Mi- to ensure the businesses in “As we sail into 2020, our Richard Fain McGhee. He was elected in lus has served her communi- ami-Dade Chamber of Com- our community have the re- desire for each and every 2017 by his peers to serve ty for over two decades. merce provides advocacy, sources they need to contin- member is to seize the mo- ary gala chair. Fain will lead as the Florida House Dem- The David Fincher Young networking, resources, and ue to improve the city,” ment and embrace a future the effort to honor South ocratic leader. McGhee’s Innovator Award is given training to men and women Individual tickets for the of building relationships that Florida’s business, civic and story of success is one of to Kenasha Paul, the CEO in business in South Florida. gala are available for $200 will propel us in a direction community leadership. triumph in the face of adver- of the Black Professionals “We will celebrate the per person and $2,250 for a where everyone is given The prestigious H.T. Smith sity. Network. The not-for-profit last quarter of 2019 by re- table seating 10 guests. Event the chance to do business Award is given to Albert E. The Distinguished Service social learning organization flecting on the prosperity sponsorships, ranging from and prosper,” said G. Eric Dotson Sr. who has, for over Award is given to Gepsie started in 2014 with a mis- that continues to build the $3,000 are also available. Knowles, president and CEO 40 years, been committed to Metellus, the co-founder and sion to shrink the achieve- Magic City. From inception For more information about of Miami-Dade Chamber of servitude. His efforts have executive director of Sant ment gap and aide emerging to reality, we are witnessing this event and to purchase Commerce. spawned many businesses to La. Under Metellus’ leader- Black professionals. Since our beautiful city’s unceas- tickets, please visit, https:// Chairman & CEO for Royal success both locally as well ship, the organization is an this time, Paul has success- ing growth and transforma- www.eventbrite.com/o/mi- Caribbean Cruises Richard as across the country. award-winning neighbor- fully organized workshops tion,” said Knowles. “The ami-dade-chamber-of-com- Fain will serve as the honor- The Citizen of the Year hood resource center for the and sessions to service Miami-Dade Chamber of merce-8480171561.

SPORTS FAMU’s nine-game winning streak snapped New director of athletics again in the Florida man’s linebacker first lead in the game Classic for the ninth Devin James inter- with 11 minutes to Kortne Gosha introduced year in a row. The cepted a pass from go in regulation. Bethune-Cookman FAMU’s quarterback Stanley is FAMU’s MARK With a chance to end University Wild- Ryan Stanley at the all-time career lead- STALLWORTH the football season cats (7-4 Overall; Bethune Cookman er in completions, Miami Times Contributor on a 10 game winning 4-3 MEAC) defeated 47-yard line, sealing passing yards and streak and a chance FAMU 31–27 in the the victory for the touchdowns but, for In the 75th over- to go undefeated in 40th anniversary Wildcats. Stanley the third year in a all meeting between the Mideastern Ath- edition of the Flori- had the chance for row, the senior quar- Bethune-Cookman letic Conference da Blue Florida Clas- a career-definingterback threw an in- and Florida A&M (MEAC) for the first sic. moment to lead the terception to seal the universities in Orlan- time since 1996, the With 2:14 seconds Rattlers to a come- game and a loss in do, the game was an No. 13 ranked Flor- left in the game, from-behind victory the Florida Classic. instant classic that ida A&M Univer- Bethune-Cook- as they took their SEE FAMU 11B went down to the fi- sity Rattlers (9-2 Photo by Florida A&M Sports Information nal minutes. Overall; 7-1 MEAC) A lot was at stake. failed to deliver yet The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT Meet Newton B. Sanon, president of OIC Newton B. Sanon tive in addressing the neurs and Life Time Harvard University’s most recently select- obtained a Bachelor vicious cycles of pov- Achievers; Leader- Strategic Perspec- ed as a member of the of Arts in Psychology erty” says Sanon. ship Florida Class tives in Non-Profit Orange Bowl Commit- from the University A member of the of 34; Graduate of Management; and tee. of Wisconsin-Stout; Omega Psi Phi Fra- he continued his stud- ternity, Sanon is also ies at UW-Stout and a past honoree of The obtained a master’s 40 Most Influential & PUBLIC NOTICE degree in Training in Prominent Black Pro- Human Resources De- fessionals of South ALLAPATTAH COMMUNITY HOUSING velopment. Florida Under the FOR THE ELDERLY Upon graduation, Age of 40 by Success Sanon joined the Leo South Florida mag- We are pleased to announce the re-opening of the waiting lists for the Lewis Youth camp of azine; Bank Atlantic following facilities - Allapattah Community Housing I and II, Minnesota Vikings Non-Profit Acade- 1380 and 1390 NW 24 Avenue, Miami, FL 33125. Both facilities are as a youth counselor; my Awards as one of fully occupied with waiting lists for residency. he coached inner-city the Broward College youth on the funda- Non-Profit Leaders of Eligible applicants must be at least 62 years of age at the time of mentals of football, the Year; JM Family Pre-application submission and have annual gross income of no more life skills, and deci- Enterprises’ annual than $29,650 for a single person or $33,900 for a two person house- sion-making. In 1998, African-American Newton B. Sanon hold. Other eligibility requirements apply. The facilities are federally he returned to his Achievers Award for subsidized by HUD so rent will depend upon each applicant’s income. hometown of Miami, of awareness, access may derail their aca- ability to becoming Community Service; These facilities are not assisted living or nursing homes. joining the Miami and action with the demic and vocational productive members U.S. Department of Dolphins as an oper- aspiration that all may potential and nega- of society. Commerce Minority Pre-applications for both facilities can be obtained from the office be- ations assistant, sup- have at a minimum, tively impact their “We must be proac- Advocates Entrepre- ginning at 9 AM Wednesday, January 29, 2020, until a MAXIMUM porting football op- the opportunity to OF 150 ARE DISTRIBUTED, at: erations and working realize the greatness with the NFL Youth within us all,” he said. Invitation to Bid Allapattah Community Housing – Office Challenge program, Sanon has expo- 1390 NW 24 Avenue, Miami, FL 33125 which provides youth nentially expanded JHS Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center Phone - 305-634-6453 / TTY - 800-545-1833 ext. 715 development pro- OIC’s services, hav- Office Hours - 9AM - 4PM Monday - Friday gramming to kids of ing started with just Turner Construction Company and Jackson Health System cordially invite subcontractors to complete and submit their bids by Friday, all ages. two employees) and Pre-applications must be fully completed and returned to the office. December 20, 2019 no later than 2pm EST for the following project: In 2000, moved on has flourished to ap- Incomplete or unsigned Pre-applications will not be eligible. The order to Broward Commu- proximately 105 staff of the waiting list will be based on the date and time the completed JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM nity College, where members. Given the Pre-applications are returned to the office in person or by mail. Alla- CHRISTINE E. LYNN REHABILITATION CENTER he became the first demand for OIC’s ser- pattah Community Housing is not responsible for any error or late mail CM: TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY project director of a vices, Sanon saw it fit delivery by the U.S. Postal Service. federal initiative led to change the agen- The Invitation to Bid includes the following package. by the Clinton Ad- cy’s name and reach Eligible Pre-applicants will be contacted at a later date to complete a ministration, Gaining in 2009 and is now full application. We reserve the right to close the waiting lists at any • Structural Demolition Early Awareness and OIC of South Florida, time. Thank you for your interest. Readiness for Under- providing services in graduate Programs Broward, Miami-Dade Bid requirements, bid forms, specifications, drawings, and other con- Project, also known and Palm Beach coun- struction documents will be available through www.BuildingConnect- as the GEAR UP Proj- ties to come in the ed.com. Respond via www.tfjackson.com website to gain access to ect. future. OIC of South Building Connected and bid documents. This initiative pro- Florida’s annual bud- vided tutoring, men- get began at $125,000; All bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial toring, homework it is now over $8 mil- Hospital Facilities, Design and Construction Department trailer locat- assistance and inter- lion. His stewardship ed at the corner of NW 12th Ave and NW 19th St. Complete ad- active college tours at OIC has solidified dress is listed below: for middle school over $57 million in Jackson Memorial Hospital youth residing in Bro- state, local, federal Facilities, Design and Construction Department ward County hous- and private dollars. ATTN: Isa Nunez ing developments. OIC of South Flori- 1611 NW 12th Ave Through Sanon’s da’s flagship program- Miami, FL 33136 leadership, participat- ming remains in working students demon- ing with individuals Pre-bid walk-through: Wednesday, December 11 2019 at 9:00am strated significantwho are re-entering academic improve- society after being RFI Due Date: Friday, December 13, 2019 at 5:00pm ment, with several incarcerated. OIC’s students more than Reentry Program Turner is committed to supporting the economic development of cer- doubling their GPA. has been highlight- tified Miami-Dade county small business enterprise – construction Sanon’s emphasis ed on CNN and was (SBE-C) firms. Miami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are en- on contextual-based instrumental in se- couraged to submit a bid package for this and future projects. Turner learning was key to curing the “Honor of Construction Company and associated partners are equal employ- this marked improve- Hope” award from the ment opportunity employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals ment. He left Broward White House Office of with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Community College Faith and Communi- in 2002 to join Oppor- ty-Based Initiatives. All questions can be directed to Liana Viaggio at [email protected] tunities Industrializa- As a result of Sa- tion Center (OIC) of non’s leadership, and South Florida as proj- dedicated staff, over Invitación a Licitar ect director and was 8,500 now former re- JHS Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center promoted to lead the cipients of public as- agency as executive sistance, ex-offenders, Turner Construction Company y Jackson Health System invitan cor- director within two incumbent workers, dialmente a subcontratistas a completar y someter su licitación antes years of service and un-employed and or del viernes 20 de diciembre del 2019 a las 2pm EST para el proyec- now serves as Presi- underemployed res- to siguiente: dent and CEO. idents of South Flor- In his capacity as ida have obtained JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM president and CEO of employment over the CHRISTINE E. LYNN REHABILITATION CENTER OIC of South Florida, past 15 1/2 years. CM: TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Sanon is committed OIC also currently to the advancement of provides program- La invitación para licitar incluye el paquete siguiente: the underserved via ming to youth by way vocational training of its Teen Pregnancy • Demolición Estructural and education. Prevention initiative, “Despite the many which continues to Los requisitos de la licitación, formularios, especificaciones, planos challenges we face, be funded by the U.S. y cualquier otro documento de construcción estarán disponibles por we live in the best Department of Health medio de www.BuildingConnected.com. Responda vía la página web country in the world, and Human Services. www.tfjackson.com para obtener acceso a Building Connected y a los with boundless op- This initiative aims documentos de la licitación. portunities. I simply to protect youth from look to be a convener risky behaviors that Todas las licitaciones tienen que ser entregadas en un sobre sellado dirigido a: Jackson Memorial Hospital Facilities, Design and Construc- tion Department tráiler localizado en la esquina de NW 12th Ave and NW 19th St. La dirección completa está presentada a continu- REHAB ación: CONTINUED FROM 8B Jackson Memorial Hospital NW Third Ave. This rehabilitation project Facilities, Design and Construction Department was funded with a $585,000 grant from the ATTN: Isa Nunez agency. The CRA held the project’s unveiling 1611 NW 12th Ave on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Miami, FL 33136 “This is a transformative project providing quality housing units for the residents Reunión previa a la licitación: miércoles 11 de diciembre del 2019 a las 9:00 am of Overtown,” says Cornelius Shiver, SEOPW CRA executive director. Fecha límite de RFI: viernes 13 de diciembre del 2019 a las 5:00 pm The property features all new electrical, plumbing, A/C systems, new kitchen and Turner está comprometido a apoyar el desarrollo económico de los baths with quartz counter-tops and stain- negocios pequeños del condado de Miami-Dade– firmas de construc- less steel appliances. ción (SBE-C). Las entidades pertenecientes a la certificación del con- The O-Town Apartments rehab is the CRA’s dado de Miami-Dade SBE-C están alentadas a someter una licitación solution to the affordable housing crisis. To para este y futuros proyectos. Turner Construction Company y sus date, the SEOPW CRA completed 604 af- socios son unos empleadores de igualdad de oportunidades para mi- fordable or workforce development or reha- norías/mujeres/veteranos/individuos con descapacidades/orientación bilitated units, 1,283 units are currently in sexual/identidad de género. progress for rehabilitation or development and 2,119 new development units are in Todas sus preguntas deberán ser dirigidas a Liana Viaggio al correo the planning stages. electrónico: [email protected] Sell It | Rent It | Find a Job | A Car A House | An Apartment Classified 11 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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Miami Beach, Florida,33140 Welcome, 305-754-7776. 2915 NW 156 Street Call 786-865-4328 Accounts Receivable Email resume along with Custom-made cabinets for intends to register the said Free water. $160 weekly, Reconciling bank and Efﬁ ciencies Unfurnished Rooms salary history to: kitchens and bathrooms at name with the Division of Cor- $600 move in. 305-624-3966 credit card accounts [email protected] affordable prices. porations of the Department 12640 NW 22 Avenue MIAMI GARDENS AREA Payroll and maintain 14130 N.W. 22nd Avenue. of State, Tallahassee, Florida. 4751 NW 15 AVENUE payroll records. The Miami Times Two bdrms., one bath, Call 50 years old or older. $600 a month, first and last. Call 305-685-3565 Dated this 27th day of Novem- JR. 786-720-3207. Call 305-316-6674. To be considered for this ber 2019. 305-989-8774 position you MUST have P/T TELEMARKETER SANDERS ELECTRIC INC. 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AND APPLIANCES books Miami Dade. Wednesday Only PLACE YOUR Denise Philogene, 786-474-2324. 786-506-9062 or 786-585- Great service, fast install, Professional demeanor You must be available Plaintiff 1782. best prices. LICENSE andSERVICES ability to maintain 1711 NW 62 Terrace between the hours of 6 CLASSIFIED IN vs #CAC056858 confidentiality Near bus lines. Privileges like NORTHWEST MIAMI a.m. and 3 p.m. Must have Jean Scylas, Room in Christian home. $500 Call 786-393-0479 Please send resume to reliable, insured vehicle and THE MIAMI Defendant home, central air and heat. [email protected] $600-$800 monthly. monthly. Earl 786-370-0511 PLACE YOUR current Driver License. TIMES Apply in person at: Notice to Jean Scylas of 305-318-8450 CLASSIFIED HERE CLASSIFIED DEADLINE PLACE YOUR The Miami Times parts unknown CLASSIFIED HERE 305-694-6210 4 P.M., TUESDAY 2525 NW 54th Street 305-694-6210 A Complaint/Application/Motion has been filed with this court that asks for custody of children. ‘You are named as a party in Dollar General to settle discrimination suit this case. To participate in your case, you gravity of the offense(s), company to reconsider must file an Appearance form More Blacks than whites denied JD-CL-12, with the court. and the risk of recidivism. its decision despite the Failure to file an Appearance in Once the consultant pro- applicant’s criminal con- accordance with the law of the jobs due to failed background vides a recommendation, victions. The new recon- State of Connecticut may result in judgment against you or Insurance Journal higher rate than white the decree enjoins Dol- sideration process must granting of the relief requested applicants for failing the lar General from using include clear commu- by the party who filed the action Major retail chain Dol- company’s broad criminal any other criminal back- nications to failed ap- or motion. You may obtain the Appearance lar General will pay $6 background check. ground check for its hir- plicants that they may form from any Connecticut Ju- million and furnish other Employment screens ing process. provide information to dicial District Court Clerk’s Of- relief to settle a federal that have a disparate im- Dollar General is also Dollar General to support fice, Court Service Center, or online at http://www.jud.ct.gov/ class race discrimination pact on the basis of race enjoined from discour- reconsideration of their webforms/forms/cl012.pdf lawsuit filed in the U.S. violate Title VII of the aging people with crim- exclusion. If this notice is to inform you District Court for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, inal backgrounds from Finally, the retailer a divorce, dissolution of civil union, legal separation, an- Northern District of Illi- unless an employer can applying, from engaging must also provide re- nulment, custody, or visitation nois in Chicago. show the screen is job-re- in retaliation, and from ports to the EEOC about case, Automatic Court Orders According to the law- lated and is a business tlement fund, which will background check during otherwise discriminating the implementation of have been issued in this case suit brought by the U.S. on the basis of race in any new criminal history as required by section 25-5 of necessity. The EEOC filed be distributed through a the term of the decree, the Connecticut Practice Book Equal Employment Op- suit after first attempting claims process at the di- the retailer must hire a implementing a criminal checks and reconsider- and are a part of the Complaint/ portunity Commission, to reach a voluntary set- rection of the EEOC to criminology consultant history check. ation processes. Application on file with the Dollar General, the larg- tlement through its con- In addition, the decree This case was litigated Court. African Americans who to develop a new crim- A hearing on this matter has est small-box discount re- ciliation process. lost their chance at em- inal background check requires the company to by EEOC Trial Attorneys been scheduled for December tailer in the United States, The three-year consent ployment at the company based on several factors update its reconsider- Jeanne Szromba, Richard 11, 2019 at 123 Hoyt Street, violated federal law by decree settling the suit re- between 2004 and 2019. including the time since ation process — which Mrizek, and Ethan Cohen Stamford, CT 06905 denying employment to quires that Dollar General If Dollar General conviction, the number of operates when a reject- and Supervisory Trial At- Hon. J. Novack Blacks at a significantly pay $6 million into a set- chooses to use a criminal offenses, the nature and ed applicant asks the torney Diane Smason. Judge

man’s wide receiver Alumni Association. Blue Florida Clas- The event cli- to be able to extend er city. However, ab out a $31 million Jonathon Thomas This year, 55,730 sic is more than just maxed with the these sponsoring Orlando welcomed impact on the city’s FAMU was on double duty - fans filled the stands. a game. For alumni appearance of the partnerships,” stated the event with open economy. The Flori- CONTINUED FROM 9B along with his receiv- Florida A&M con- of both schools, the marching bands Florida Citrus Sports arms. Since the re- da Classic is the larger duties he was also tinues to lead the event is a way to re- from the crowning CEO Steve Hogan. location of the game est MEAC confer- Bethune-Cookman responsible for han- overall series against unite with former jewels of The Classic Over the years, from Tampa to Or- ence football game tied a season high dling the Wildcats’ Bethune Cookman college friends and – the often imitated The Florida Clas- lando, the atten- and the largest Divi- with 467 total offen- kicking needs as the 49–24–1. even family. but never duplicated sic struggled to be dance has increased sion I FCS football sive yards. Senior kicker No. 45 Xavier Of course, while Florida A&M March- welcomed in anoth- 47.2 percent and has game in Florida. quarterback Akevi- McDonald had a kick- IMPORTANCE OF halftime is a treat ing 100 Band and ous Williams finished ing leg injury. THE FLORIDA BLUE for spectators, the Bethune-Cookman with 269 passing Now on a nine- FLORIDA CLASSIC famous Battle of the Marching Wildcats. Invitation to Bid yards on 22 comple- game winning streak Many football Bands, which was Tony Jenkins, Or- in the Florida Classic, games define Black held on Friday night lando’s top area ex- tions and 35 passing Turner Construction Company and Jackson Health System cordially in- Sims was asked what college football: at the Amway Cen- ecutive for Florida attempts with one vite interested subcontractors to complete and submit sealed bids by the current streak the Bayou Classic ter, gave fans special Blue is an important touchdown, and also Friday, December 20, 2019 no later than 3 PM EST for the following added 21 yards and a means to him person- (Grambling State performances from part of why the Flor- project / bid packages: touchdown rushing. ally: “Another great University v. South- both high school and ida Classic is still Sophomore running year, and another ern University), Chi- college bands. The around. Florida Blue JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM back Isaac Washing- great year of bragging cago Football Classic schools that partic- has also changed the JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ton ran the ball 12 rights,” he said. (Hampton Univer- ipated in The Battle lives of many under- DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT CENTER (DTC) ICU VERTICAL EXPANSION times for 104 yards Florida A&M head sity v. Howard Uni- of the Bands were privileged students SELECT TRADE BID PACKAGES (see below) and a touchdown, coach Willie Sim- versity), Magic City the Miami North- by providing schol- and sophomore wide mons said of the Classic (Alabama western Mighty arships to some who The invitation to bid (ITB) for this project includes the following bid pack- receiver Marcus Ri- loss on Saturday: “It A&M University and Marching Bulls, At- otherwise may not ages: ley caught seven definitely hurts; the Alabama State Uni- lantic High School have been able to at- passes for 98 yards to immediate impact of versity), Turkey Day Marching Band, Ba- tend college. “After • Roofing lead all receivers in it hurts. But once to- Classic (Alabama hamas All Star Band, Disney was no lon- • Exterior Signage and Wayfinding Signs the game. morrow comes and State University v. Miller Grove High ger sponsoring the On the FAMU side- the sun shines again, Tuskegee Universi- School Band, Minor Florida Classic, we Bid manual, bid requirements, bid forms, specifications, drawings, and line, senior quarter- we’ll look back and ty), Tuskegee More- High School March- were excited to put other construction documents will be available through www.Building- back Ryan Stanley fin- reflect and we’ll re- house Classic (Tus- ing Band, Palm our name in the hat Connected.com after Construction Documents are finalized in early ished the game with alize that we’ve done kegee University v. Beach Lakes High as title sponsor,” Jen- September. Respond via www.dtcjackson.com website to gain access 19 completions on some great things Morehouse College) School Marching kins stated. to Building Connected and bid documents. 32 passing attempts this year and these and the Orange Blos- Band, Pebblebrook “The Florida Blue with 213 yards, three guys have really done som Classic, which High school March- Florida Classic is an Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial Hos- touchdowns and two a phenomenal job. will be returning to ing Band, Piper High incredibly important pital Facilities, Design and Construction Department trailer located at interceptions. Soph- And I think that’s Miami Gardens in School Marching event for the Central the corner of NW 12th Ave and NW 19th St. Complete address is list- omore wide receiver understated as to 2020 featuring (Flor- Band and Westlake Florida community, ed below (additional instructions and map will be provided via Building Xavier Smith had 7 what they have been ida A&M University High School. and we’re thrilled Connected): catches for 86 yards. able to accomplish v. Albany State Uni- Smith finished the and the pride, the versity). Jackson Memorial Hospital Facilities, Design and Construction Department season with 159 re- excitement that they However, one of ATTN: Isa Nunez ceiving yards. brought back to Rat- the most well-known 1611 NW 12th Ave Coach Terry Sims tler Nation.” annual classic games Miami, FL 33136 of Bethune-Cook- On Saturday before that define Black col- man is now 5-0 in the the game at the Hy- lege football has to Turner is committed to supporting the economic development of certified Florida Classic. After att Regency Grand be the Florida Clas- Miami-Dade County Small Business Enterprise – Construction (SBE-C) Cypress hotel, Flor- sic. Now deemed the game, he stated: firms. Miami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are encouraged to ida A&M Universi- the Florida Blue “I’m proud of what submit prequalification interest information for this and future projects. ty President Larry Florida Classic, it is my guys have done Turner Construction Company is an equal employment opportunity em- Robinson introduced the annual college because they worked ployer (minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sex- all year and some- Kortne Gosha as the football rivalry game ual orientation / gender identity). thing good happened new vice president between the Wild- for them. It was great and director of FAMU cats of Bethune– All questions regarding prequalification should be directed to Greg to see them come Athletics during the Cookman and the Walker at [email protected]. together as a team Future of FAMU Ath- Rattlers of Florida today and how they letics Fundraising A&M at the Camp- All questions regarding the bid process should be directed to Andrew played.” Breakfast, hosted by ing World Stadium in Gotschall at [email protected]. Bethune-Cook- the FAMU National Orlando. The Florida The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019

ZIEGLER REPORT JENNY ZIEGLER, [email protected] SOUTH FLORIDA SPORTS FANS ARE

JENNYTHANKFUL ZIEGLER combined with the play on the field, you Here’s to next season of America’s so- Silva have been putting up numbers Miami Times Sports Columnist didn’t’ need the late Miss Cleo to tell you called favorite pastime. that are bananas. where this year’s Dolphins season was And, last but not least – let’s talk about Butler, with his veteran presence, Thanksgiving is always about family, headed. your Miami Heat, in my Michael Baia- has just been the star there to guide food and football. However, they’ve managed to slip in monte voice. them. And tradition calls for you to say for a couple of wins thus far to keep hope Get your popcorn and champagne and Wait a minute, I think I am getting my what you are thankful. alive while they work out those pesky get ready to watch some exciting basket- holidays mixed up. South Floridians are thankful that little draft details. ball. Oh well, this team has started to gel they don’t have to deal with one of the What about the Florida Panthers? A classy snack befitting the Heat cul- and is play well. harshest winters that has been going on Surprisingly, the Panthers have skated ture, don’t you think? The games have not all been pretty across the country. their way into second place in the Atlan- This Miami Heat team is on fire and but finding a way to win is what good And this Thanksgiving holiday, what tic Division. have been a joy to watch. teams do. South Florida sports fans are most With the guidance of new head coach Cause all they do is…win, win, win. Heat fans haven’t experienced this thankful for is their pride being restored and three-time Stanley cup winner Joel We are loving the addition of Jimmy type of euphoria since the height of the due to the winning that some of their Quenneville, the Panthers are on the Butler! Big Three era. Think favorite sports team are experiencing. prowl. Yes, he brings the buckets as his back to then we had a superstar Though fish is generally not on the They’ve had several come-from-be- nickname “Jimmy Buckets” suggests. trio, but now, we have one superstar menu for this particular holiday, the hind wins this season, garnering them But he also brought along with him surrounded by a plethora of up-and- Phins are in. the nickname “The Comeback Cats.” with his work ethic and a desire to win coming talent. The Miami Dolphins are going about And there is nothing like good effort or and it has been spreading throughout Though Pat Riley is still looking for a winning in the non-traditional sense. a good fight on the ice. the team like wildfire. second orca to compliment Jimmy But- Effectively, they are winning by los- Again, fish is not traditional Thanksgiv- With the exit stage left of Hassan ler, right now this team is riding high. ing. They started off their season with a ing food. Whiteside, Bam Adebayo continues to And Heat fans are really enjoying this tank show so stink, that we thought for And the Miami Marlins are off our show growth and is poised for a break- new team and the chemistry. I smell sure they we were in for a perfect 0-16 plate. out season. another Harlem Shake video or one of season, thereby assuring us the No. 1 After finishing with 105 losses for the But it has been the rookies who have those new dances like the “shoulder overall pick in next year’s draft. season, fans are just thankful that the been showing up and showing out. shake” or “the floss” team videos. With the moves by the front office Marlins’ miserable season is finally over. Kendrick Nunn, Tyler Herro and Chris #Mood #Winning #Thankful

After finishing with 105 losses for the season, fans are just thankful that the

Marlins’ miserable season is finally over. Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Good Taste SECTION C

Starting from From left are Petra Brennen, Tourism Business Enhancement director, Carole Ann Taylor, chair, Multicultural Tourism Development Committee and Black Hospitality Initiative, Dexter Bridgeman, MIA Media Group, Olivier Ganthier, Connie W. Kinnard, vice president of CLAYTONBLACK GUTZMORE from our heritage communi- Miami Times Contributor Showcasing artists during Art Basel ties,” said Connie W. Kinnard, Multicultural Tourism & Development vice president of Multicultur- The beginning of December the city Dec. 5-8, the Greater of local Black artists. al Tourism & Development. and Greater Miami Convention & in Miami usually means Art Miami Convention & Visitors “We are bringing together The Art of Black Miami Basel Miami Beach is on the Bureau (GMCVB) wants to people who are coordinating happened on Tuesday, Nov. Visitors Bureau, president & CEO, ensure local Black artists are horizon. One of the world’s art activations and getting 19 at the Hard Rock Stadium William D. Talbert III. largest gathering of fine art, not overlooked during this locals excited to get out to the in Miami Gardens. This is the assembles art enthusiasts season. Miami-Dade Neighborhoods. sixth year of gathering local from all over to South Florida. GMCVB recently hosted the These art activations are how Black artists and hosting pop It is also an opportunity to en- Art of Black Miami, signaling some of the artists are making up exhibits by Black artist in joy and purchase art. With so the launch of the 2019 art sea- a living. If you’re in the mar- areas like Overtown, Liberty much attention set to come to son and showcasing the work ket for art, invest in the pieces SEE ARTISTS 2C The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 NAACP Image Awards to be televised on BET next year

Associated Press

The NAACP Image Awards will be televised for the first time on BET. NAACP and the cable network announced Monday that the 51st awards ceremony will be held in Pasadena, Cal- ifornia, on Feb. 22. The event will spotlight the contributions of the NAACP and its impact on the community. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson says the collaboration between the organization and BET will be “criti- cal to reaching our shared communities” before heading into the 2020 election and census. Nominees for the awards will be announced Jan. 9.

This Jan. 15, 2018 file photo shows Anthony Anderson hosting the 49th annual NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif. The NAACP Image Awards will be televised for the first time on BET. NAACP and the cable network announced Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, that the 51th awards ceremony will be televised at a venue in Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File Pasadena, California on Feb. 22.

Bowl sculptures but I wanted on to her,” said Parker. to host a show for those who more. I want to make sure my Feel the Soul Basel Ganthier earned $1,500 from can't afford booths or Wyn- ARTISTS work impacted other commu- the competition and Park- wood,” said Parker. CONTINUED FROM 1C nities everywhere,” said Gad- Experience the rich history, art and culture of Historic Overtown er earned $5,000. This is the Gadson is organizing a son. at Soul Basel 2019. Black art from world-renowned and emerg- second year the Art of Black fundraiser art show for the City and Miami Gardens. The Art of Black Miami ing artisans during Art Basel Miami Beach will be on display Miami was able to offer prize United Negro College Fund. The evening also highlight- event revealed the winner of from Dec. 1-8 at different locations throughout Overtown. Visit money for the competition. He is hosting six artists and ed George Gadson, the art the cover contest it hosts ev- an array of exhibitions, popup art galleries and special events Everyone is preparing for their work on Dec. 4 at Noire sculptor who created “The ery year. This competition is at the neighborhood’s cultural and historic facilities and outdoor Art Basel. Parker plans to de- Art Lounge in Little Haiti. Kicker” and the “Quarter- an opportunity for one local venues. Soul Basel is sponsored and supported by Miami City velop a local art show for the GMCVB wants everyone to back” sculptures. These two artist to have their artwork on Commissioner Keon Hardemon, the Southeast Overtown/Park artist who cannot afford to be ready for the 80,000 peo- pieces of art were used in Su- the cover of the December is- West Community Redevelopment Agency and the Greater Miami have a booth but still want to ple predicted to come for the per Bowl 29 and 33. sue of Mia Legacy Magazine. Convention & Visitors Bureau Art of Black Miami. For more infor- express themselves and dis- days of Art Basel. “Art from Miami Black art- A committee with the orga- mation, visit http://experienceovertown.com/soulbasel/ play their work. “I look at Art “We just want to be ready ists is very powerful. We need nization of GMCVB made a Basel as a collective. I am not to get through this season but to embrace the work that they call to artists for submissions for second place and Adonis of acrylic and house paint on happy how my local brothers also let tourists and locals do because it is a part of our and choose two winners for Parker for first place. canvas. In ‘Bubble Love,’ the and sisters are pushed to the know that art activations go culture. I could have stopped the competition. This year’s “I submitted a piece called bubbles were symbolic of the side when this time of the on 365 days a year,” said Kin- when I did the two Super winners are Oliver Ganthier ‘Bubble Love.’ It is made out knowledge her mother passed year comes around. I want nard. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019

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for a resurgence, much like Historic Overtown Culture now-thriving Wynwood and and Entertainment District,” the MiMo District. We saw says Cornelius Shiver, where the neighborhood is Southeast Overtown/Park going, and we wanted to get West Community Redevel- in on that by offering the opment Agency’s executive Black community great cof- director. fee,” says Keon Lewis, the I don’t drink coffee but cof- With the year winding The Sigma Alpha & Pi ternity chapters each gave Day breakfast, a domestic coffee bar’s co-owner. The fee shops are very important down and the holidays creep- Nu chapters of Omega Psi awards for Undergraduate violence symposium and ribbon-cutting happened on to me. They are one of the ing up on us, people are re- Phi Fraternity came to- Omega Man of the Year, Cit- a school visit to J. A. Maan Saturday, Nov. 16 in Over- few places I can write in flecting on how this year gether recently to host their izen of the Year, and Omega Educational Center in Mi- town. The Groovin’ Bean is peace. Plenty of my previous went and what goals can they Achievement Week brunch. Man of the year. Pastor Kay ami Gardens. I attended the located on 801 NW Third work was written while I was set for 2020. This period of This gala-style event was to Dawson won Citizen of the domestic violence sympo- Ave., in Miami. The 1590 at one and snacking on cook- the year allows us to look honor members of the com- Year for the Sigma Alpha sium and heard some intense square foot café serves cof- ies. What I see for those who back on what we achieved. munity and members of their chapter and Apostle Carlos dialogue from the speakers. fee, tea and food. On Thurs- live by the Groovin Bean is a Achievement gives us that organization for outstanding L. Malone Sr. won the same At the end of it, people left day, Friday and Saturday place for them to write and feeling of fulfillment. Last service they have done for award for the Pi Nu chapter. informed. It is amazing to see nights, the Groovin’ Bean be creative. week I got the chance to be 2019. The Achievement Week The brunch was the con- the impact these acts of ser- shifts into a lounge and of- Coming together to cel- among people who received brunch happened on Satur- clusion to Achievement vice do for people. fers cocktails and live enter- ebrate these moments and that feeling. Overtown has a day, Nov. 16 at the Double- Week for both chapters. tainment. these individuals is an indi- brand new coffee shop that Tree by the Hilton Hotel Achievement Week is one of LET’S GET COFFEE IN The Groovin Bean opening cator that the year is almost will do more than provide Miami Airport & Conven- the 10 mandated programs OVERTOWN is a big deal because that is over. If somehow you feel coffee. Two chapters of a tion Center. Over 100 peo- Omega Psi Phi fraternity The Groovin’ Bean Cof- another opportunity to of- like you haven’t achieved Black Greek fraternity threw ple were in attendance. Some commits to doing each year. fee Bar & Lounge is the fer jobs to residents. This, your goal, you can take the a brunch to celebrate their of the guests present were at- Achievement Week is ob- latest business to open up along with the opening of time now to line up those members and the completion torney and District 107 state served each November and is in Overtown. The new fa- Red Roaster early next year, steps that lead to it. I know of a week’s worth of commu- Rep. candidate Christopher designed to recognize those cility recently held a rib- shows Overtown is stepping you can crush it. nity service. Benjamin, CareerSource of individuals at the local and bon-cutting ceremony at its into the direction of a place Share with me your pic- South Florida CEO Rick Bea- international levels who have grand opening. The owners where you can work and tures, stories, and events Mo- OMEGA PSI PHI sley and former Miami-Dade contributed to community of the coffee shop look at play. [email protected] FRATERNITY County Public Schools upliftment. Activities that this as another step toward “Groovin’ Bean Coffee Bar I hope you know you can CELEBRATES THEIR school board member Wil- took place during achieve- rejuvenating this part of Mi- and Lounge will bring jobs to achieve anything you want in ACHIEVERS bert T. Holloway. Both fra- ment week were a Veterans ami. “Overtown is poised Overtown ahead of the new this whirl. YNW Melly drops new album from jail The album features 14 tracks made before he was behind bars. EMAN ELSHAHAWY [email protected]

Popular Florida rapper YNW Melly continues to release bars from behind bars. The 20-year-old rapper of Gifford, Florida released his debut album, "Melly vs. Mel- vin" despite being held in Broward County Jail. Named

He considers Melly Photo courtesy Lee County Sheriff's Office Jamell Demons, better “the one that every- known by his stage name body loves, and he YNW Melly, was arrest- "Melvin.” He considers Mel- from the wrong people.” loves everybody,” while ly “the one that everybody The album is available for ed in connection to the Melvin “is the one that loves, and he loves every- purchase and listening across shooting deaths of two protect[s] Melly from body,” while Melvin “is the all music-streaming plat- “ people. one that protect[s] Melly forms. the wrong people.”

Jamell Demons, he faces the death penalty for two counts of first-degree murder charges stemming from an arrest earlier this year. The hype around artist YNW Melly album's release has steadily grown after his in arrest in February, as his production team posted content across his social media throughout the year hinting to fans that the album was in works. His album release date was officially announced Aug. 9 via an Instagram post cap- tioned, "Album on the way everybody. Y'all ready #Mel- lyVsMelvin," showing the rapper smiling ear-to-ear in an orange jumpsuit behind a glass partition in what ap- pears to be a non-contact telephone visitation. The album includes the earlier released single and collaboration hit, "223's" with fellow Florida rapper, 9lok- knine. The 13 other tracks are themed around "Melvin," which is not his alter ego but rather another personal- ity, the "Mixed Personalities" singer told "Complex" in an interview. He described the nomi- nal difference between the personalities of "Melly" and Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM THE FLOODING OF

VENICEHIGH WATER DEVASTATED THE CITY THIS MONTH. TOURISTS, BRING WADERS. ANNA MOMIGLIANO polluted, since sewage wa- The New York Times ter continues to be dumped in the canals. Sometimes The high water that dev- strong winds and bad astated Venice this month weather contribute to un- — flooding its streets, usually high tides, which its squares, its landmark typically last between two churches — has prompted and four hours. a political storm in Italy, They are known as “acqua fresh concerns about cli- alta.” mate change and debates The mayor called for a about how to protect one of state of emergency after the the world’s most treasured Italian city was submerged cities. under “acqua alta,” an ex- But for many, many tour- ceptionally high tide — the ists who themselves often worst in 50 years. inundate the city, the high water has provoked a more WHAT IS ACQUA ALTA? immediate question: Can When Venetians talk we still go to Venice? about acqua alta, they mean The short answer is yes, a tide of 80 or more centi- even though some travel- meters (about 2 feet) above ers appear to be worried: the mean sea level. It’s a Venice hotels reported a 35 recurring phenomenon, es- percent cancellation rate pecially in November and for the upcoming month, the winter months. Every according to a local asso- Venetian local has a pair of ciation, putting a dent into galoshes. All the stores have what is a €3 billion (about glass barricades on their $3.3 billion) a year industry. doorsteps. As the rains continue Venetian authorities con- to fall on northern Italy, sider any tide above 140 and the high tides swell in centimeters (4.5 feet) to be the Venice Lagoon, here “exceptionally high,” and is some basic information sirens sound around the that any traveler to Venice city to let locals know it’s should know about in high coming. In recent years ex- water season. ceptionally high tides have become more common, WHERE IS THE WATER including four this month COMING FROM? alone. The city was built on a St. Mark’s Square, the group of islands and islets most famous and vulnerable in a lagoon separated from part of Venice, is also one of the Adriatic Sea by a thin its lowest points, so an ac- stretch of land. Two rivers qua alta of 140 centimeters empty out in this lagoon, or above sea level would result laguna. in 60 centimeters of waters Three canals run through flooding the square, accord- that stretch of land, allowing to the city’s official touring in ships — and Adriat- ism website. But half of the ic Sea water. When the tide city would remain dry. rises, the seawater enters That’s not what happened the laguna; when the tide this time. falls, it exits. That happens twice a day, every day, re- WHAT WAS SO sulting in a mix of seawater BAD THIS TIME? and fresh water. In what was the worst Besides being brackish, flood for Venice since 1966, Venice’s water is also highly SEE VENICE 6C

Credit.Marco Bertorello/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 Trina and Supa Cindy team up for a cause Two local celebrities host fundraiser

DANIELLA PIERRE terview aired, the two later Miami Times Contributor squashed it live on air in the 99 JAMZ studio. Cloudy skies didn’t stop Latousha Daniels, execu- local celebrity artists from tive director of Miami Chil- shining and showing up for a dren’s Initiative of Liberty fundraiser at NoMi’s Bar and City came out to support the Grill in North Miami, on Nov event and Trina, her former 24. classmate of Miami North- And as the DJ played mixed western Senior High. beats of hip-hop, rap and soul, “The event theme and ti- guests arrived one by one. tle drew me in. Women are Recording artist Katrina stronger together when we “Trina” Taylor and on-air ra- don’t compete, because we dio host “Supa Cindy” Dou- get more accomplished,” said cet teamed up to Brunch Daniels. for a Cause in an effort to Winner of Miami-Dade’s raise money for their local young talent big dreams vo- non-profits: The Diamond calist category and 10th grad- Doll Foundation and Supa er at Miami Northwestern Friends. and aspiring business mogul Brunch for a Cause was Queen K stopped by to sup- spearheaded by both Trina port the event with her dad. and Supa Cindy. It was a joint Willa “Pumpkin Spice” venture to help young wom- Augustin, who is a mother, en and girls in South Florida. a nurse practitioner by day The event’s theme: Queens and radio show host by night, who don’t compete. came all the way from West “I started my non-profit Palm Beach with her daugh- with my heart to help women ter to attend the brunch. of South Florida with the ob- “NoMi is a beautiful ven- stacles that they face,” Supa ue. I decided to come to the Cindy said. event to connect with differ- All proceeds from the ent people and collaborate” fundraiser are earmarked to Augustin said. Miami Times photo/Daniella Pierre benefit Supa Friends and the During the event, more Amara La Negra, Katrina “Trina” Taylor, “Supa Cindy” Doucet and Bobby Lytes at Brunch for a Cause. Diamond Doll Foundation, and more local celebrities according to Trina and Supa showed up. Two cast mem- Cindy. bers from “Love & Hip Hop: topic during the Brunch. wellness, CDB gummies and has her own private practice rate of mental health dis- It was just a few years ago Miami” – Bobby Lytes and Dr. George Fon Tabi, a provided more information in Fort Lauderdale, spoke orders that go untreated,” back in 2017 when event Amara La Negra – graced the family practice specialist in about Jet Setters. about prevention, educa- Thomas said. hosts Trina and Supa Cindy audience with their presence North Miami presented Supa “Wellness is not just about tion and treatment of mental Thomas encouraged all at- had a fiery exchange of words and several poses for the Cindy a $1,000 check for the what’s in your pocket but health disorders. Thomas be- tendees to prepare for 2020 over an interview Supa Cindy camera. non-profits from Jet Setters, one’s ability to cope and push lieves mental health disorder by keeping a balanced life, done with another artist in In addition to the glitz, his business with Flo-Rida. through times of adversity,” is a big issue in our commu- being more proactive and the industry. glam and food, health and After presenting the check, Tabi said. nities. exercising the mind through But shortly after the in- wellness was an important Tabi spoke on his views about Dr. Delvina Thomas, who “We have a much higher what she calls brain love.

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But as age 16. slept with men he barely dent adult is satisfying, albeit in the new book “How We That, too, was something knew, and he learned that cringe-worthy, because you Fight For Our Lives” by he’d never tell his mother “the words ‘gay’ and ‘alone’ come to understand what Saeed Jones, take care before but he sensed she knew his weren’t synonyms for each beats him back as well as telling everybody. truth: some days, he’d find other.” what makes his spirit soar. Saeed Jones was just 12 his clippings in shreds, in a And then one night, he Knowing all that happens be- years old when his mother plastic bag on the kitchen went home with the wrong tween the two is what’ll keep first uttered the word “gay,” counter, and he’d just start man… you turning pages. though he never thought it another collection. There On so many levels, “How Be aware that this memoir would be anything she’d ever was no discussion then, ei- We Fight For Our Lives” is a can be raw, in both language say. 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“more you dig, the more wa- comes up, newsstands offer ter you get.” plastic bags that cover your VENICE leg up to the thigh, but they CONTINUED FROM 4C WHAT TO EXPECT NOW tend not to last long before Those who wish to avoid the water finds a way in. the high water on Nov. 12 the risk of acqua alta should And understand that some reached 184 centimeters, or 6 avoid Venice in November of the popular sites may be feet, above sea level. and December. inaccessible. The Florian A combination of rising “Until a few decades ago, and Gran Caffè Quadri, two tides and winds of more the tourism season end- of the most famous cafès in than 75 miles per hour from ed in November and re- St. Mark’s Square, remain two different directions opened with the Carnival,” closed. La Fenice Theater caused massive waves to said Matteo Secchi, a hotel only recently reopened, crash into Venice. worker and community ac- and you may want to skip St. Mark’s crypt and mo- tivist in Venice. Piazza San Marco and visit saic floor have been dam- But a growing number of the Jewish Ghetto instead, aged, the baroque church travelers have been coming which is less vulnerable. of St. Moses and the city on this traditional off-sea- But if you happen to get university, in a 15th-centu- son. “Mass tourism changed stuck in St. Mark’s in the ry Gothic palace, have been everything,” Secchi said. midst of an acqua alta, sit flooded. A man died from If you do decide to visit down in a cafe and remem- electrocution when the wa- the Apocalypse.” neither did the steady dig- Andreina Zitelli, an ex- during these months, it’s ber it will go away in a few ter caused a short circuit. “Those are the effects of ging of the canals to allow pert on environmental as- advisable to pack galoshes, hours. The city’s mayor called it climate change,” Mayor Lu- bigger vessels — particu- sessment at the University or hip waders. (And per- And try not to Instagram “a disaster,” and the local igi Brugnaro tweeted. larly cruise ships — into the of Venice, said that since haps reconsider bringing Venetian misery. governor likened it to “a The climatic conditions canals, allowing more water the lagoon was modified for a roller bag.) If you arrive “We hate it when tourists scene of devastation from certainly did not help. But into the lagoon. larger ships in the 1960s, the unprepared and the water do that,” said Secchi. Education Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM faith & family SECTION D

The side entrance of the Iowa church is kept locked on Sunday, and volunteers monitor the front entrance.“ When the service starts, they remain on “high alert.”

THE REV. LEOMA LEIGH-WILLIAMS

Nick Bowman/ Gainesville Times via AP This Nov. 19, 2019 photo shows the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Gainesville, Ga. A white 16-year-old girl is accused of plotting to attack a mostly Black church in Gainesville, where police say she planned to kill worshippers because of their race.

AME churches urged to lock doors during worship

Fears spread after a girl was pers at predominantly Black Bethel African “I do have a concern that AME churches Methodist Episcopal Church, police said. are being targeted,” said Bishop Regi- accused of planned attack Her plan was to attack a small group as nald Jackson, whose district includes the JEFF MARTIN they worshipped, Gainesville Police Chief Gainesville church. Associated Press Jay Parrish told reporters. He said he be- Jackson on Wednesday was preparing lieves she wanted to gain notoriety. to send memos to the more than 500 AME A bishop in a historically Black denomina- Bethel is in the same denomination congregations in Georgia with one rection is urging hundreds of churches to lock as Emanuel AME Church in Charles- ommendation that reflects the heightened their doors during services after police said ton, South Carolina, where a 2015 mass threats of the times: “When they start the a white 16-year-old girl collected several shooting left nine Black church members service, they need to make sure that all kitchen knives as part of a methodically dead. That denominational link played a the doors are locked,” he said. planned attack on Black churchgoers. role in the Georgia investigation, Gaines- He said he plans to send similar mes- The plot in north Georgia came to light ville police Cpl. Jessica Van said Wednes- sages to other AME bishops across the when Gainesville High School students day. country, urging them to enhance security. told administrators the girl had a notebook A prominent church leader also took AME churches may draw the ire of white with detailed plans to ambush worship- note of it. SEE CURCH 8D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019

Turkeys for the gobbling

On Saturday, Nov. 23, 1,200 turkeys and food items were presented to residents at Little Haiti Soccer Park. This event was sponsored by New Crown Foundation and Miami Boys Clothing with support from Farm Share, the city of Miami, Miami-Dade County and others.

rity changes halfway across the country at Bethel African CHURCH Methodist Episcopal Church in CONTINUED FROM 7D Cedar Rapids, Iowa. CHURCH Listings The side entrance of the supremacists not only be- Iowa church is kept locked on ASSEMBLE OF GOD Second Canaan cause of their demographics, We just can’t afford to Sunday, and volunteers moni- Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Missionary Baptist Church but also because their leaders tor the front entrance, The Ga- Pastor Leonard Shaw Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor have traditionally been outspo- have people come here zette reported this year. When the service starts, they remain 2085 NW 97 Street • 305-693-1356 4343 NW 17 Avenue • 305-638-1789 ken on social justice issues, and shoot us all up.” Jackson said. Those strong on “high alert,” the Rev. Leoma stands can put them at odds Leigh-Williams told the news- CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church with extremists. —“Bishop Reginald Jackson paper. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair At St. James African Meth- The north Georgia teen, Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 odist Episcopal Church in Erie, whose name hasn’t been re- 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 leased, had done a significant Pennsylvania, the doors are Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church locked after worship starts on amount of internet research Sunday mornings, the Rever- while planning the attack, Par- BAPTIST Elder Johnnie Robinson, Pastor end Dale Snyder Sr. told The told FBI agents he had hoped rish said. He told WSB-TV he New Philadelphia Baptist Church 1395 NW 69 Street • 305-835-8316 Erie Times-News earlier this the killings would start a race believes she might have been Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. year. war. He has been sentenced “radicalized” on the Internet. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 NON DENOMINATION “We just can’t afford to have to death. “Our investigation indicated Lively Stone Church of Miami In Louisiana, the white son people come here and shoot the church was targeted by MISSIONARY BAPTIST Pastor David Doriscar us all up,” he said. of a sheriff’s deputy was ar- the juvenile based on the ra- The South has a long history rested in April and accused of cial demographic of the church Walking in Christ M.B. Church 8025 NW Miami Court • 754-400-0899 of Black church bombings, ar- a setting fires that destroyed members,” Parrish said Tues- Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. sons, shootings. three Black churches in rural day. 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 In South Carolina, white su- Louisiana. Holden Matthews The girl is charged with crim- Call 305.694.6210 premacist Dylann Roof was is awaiting trial on arson and inal attempt to commit murder New Mount Calvary hate crimes charges in the convicted of killing the nine and is being held in a youth Missionary Baptist Church Black church members during Louisiana church burnings. detention center in Gainesville, to place your Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher their Bible study lesson at the When the Louisiana church- about 50 miles (80 kilometers) Church Listing Charleston church. Roof later es burned, it prompted secu- northeast of Atlanta. 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015

at 305-332-1736. second Saturday; call 786- 800-208-2924 ext. 102 or 541-3687 for more details. prayer line, ext. 104. Sistah to Sister Connec- tion: Women’s empower- First Haitian Church of MEC Ministries: Provides ment meeting; 10 a.m.-noon God: Food drive; 10 a.m.-1 healing services; 7:30 p.m. every second and fourth p.m. every Saturday; call; every fourth Friday; call 305- FAITH Saturday; Parkway Profes- 786-362-1804 for more de- 693-1534. sional Building in Miramar; tails. CALENDAR call 954-260-9348 for more New Bethel Baptist details. New Day ’N’ Christ De- Church: Miami Men at Risk liverance Ministry: Free Project: Provides behavioral COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | [email protected] Metropolitan AME mind, body and soul self-em- health intervention services Church: Food and clothing powerment and Zumba fit- for Black men at risk for HIV, The Elks Historical Busi- COUNSELING/PRAYER ton-Parramore; call 954- distribution every second ness class; call 305-691- substance abuse disorders ness and Conference Cen- The Kingdom Agen- 707-3274 for more details. Saturday; call 305-696- 0018. and other health issues; call ter: Gospel Kickback with da Ministries Inc.: Free 4201 for more details. 305-627-0396. entertainment and fine din- counseling, tutoring, health Gathering All Parents Florida Independent ing; noon- 6 p.m. every Sun- screenings and messages of to Prayer: Prayer for youth; Zion Hope Missionary Restoration Ministries: The deadline for the Faith day; call 305-224-1890 for services are being offered by noon every third Saturday; Baptist Church: Food and Prayers for families dealing Calendar is on or before 2 more details. Senior Pastor Felicia Hamil- call Apostle Thelma Knowles clothing distribution every with drugs and alcohol; call p.m. Mondays. Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Smoked stacks

Blacks have highest premature deaths from against us power plant emissions

We've seen in our previous research that our society is more segregated by race than by income, and now it's showing up again with air pollution from electricity generation emissions." –– Julian D. Marshal

Medical News Today ers," conclude the researchers in a recent Environmental Science & Technology New research reveals that fine particle paper on the study. air pollution from plants burning fossil In 36 states, power plant pollution from fuels to make electricity was the cause other states was responsible for more of about 16,000 premature deaths in the than half of the related premature deaths. United States during 2014. "Our data show that even if states take In addition, the researchers found that measures to change their own electrici- while average exposures were higher for ty production methods, what happens lower-income groups than they were for across state lines could dramatically af- “ higher-income ones, racial disparity was fect their population," says senior study more marked than income disparity. author Julian D. Marshall, a professor of Exposures were higher among Black civil and environmental engineering at people and white people than among oth- the University of Washington, in Seattle. er groups. "These results can help local, state, Emissions resulted in around seven or national governments make more in- premature deaths per 100,000 among formed decisions that will improve ev- Black people and six per 100,000 among eryone's air quality and quality of life," white people. The average for other rac- he adds. es was around four premature deaths per 100,000 people. PARTICULATE MATTER AND HEALTH Another key finding was the large dif- Two types of particulate matter in air ference between the location of electric- pollution give rise to health concerns: ity generation and where the health con- Coarse matter, or particle matter 10, in- sequences occurred. cludes particles under 10 micrometers "Some states are net exporters of (μm) in diameter, while fine matter, or health impacts, other[s] are net import- SEE SMOKE 11D

New research examines the impact of power plant emissions on the U.S. population. The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Lawsuit alleging sexual assault coverup settled JANE DOE WAS SUSPENDED AFTER REPORTING ATTACKS AND COERCED TO CHANGE STATEMENT

Miami Times Staff Report When Jane and her friends reported the harassment and A lawsuit against Miami-Dade assaults to “Carol City’s Prin- County Public Schools that al- cipal, Vice Principal, Assistant leges coercion and coverup of Principals (‘School Officials’), a sexual assault against a minor school resource officer, at least has been settled. two teachers, and at least two The settlement, whose terms counselors, on November 7, were not released, comes af- 2017, instead of coming to her ter attorneys filed a complaint aid,” school officials engaged their client, Jane Doe, reported in a cover-up, attorneys allege. sexual harassment and multi- The school coerced Jane into ple sexual assaults to recanting her written state- the school system, which not ment and suspended her for so- only failed to respond to her called “sexual misconduct.” complaints but also suspended Jane started missing school her from school as a result of due to “trauma from the as- her complaints. saults and fear of her perpetra- Her attorneys, the National tors.” More than three months Women’s Law Center, Stroock passed and “school officials -ig & Strook & Lavan and Alli- nored these absences and failed son Hertog and Alice K. Nel- to provide her with any aca- son also allege that the school demic instruction or referral district failed to train its em- for counseling, also in violation ployees on how to respond to of the law,” attorneys allege. student-on-student sexual mis- The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. conduct. District Court for the South- The case, which was original- ern District of Florida, alleges ly filed in January, named the that the defendants violated school district and Superinten- Title IX, the federal law that dent Alberto Carvalho as de- prohibits sex discrimination fendants. It was settled during in education, the U.S. Consti- the week of Nov. 19. tution, state laws, and school Jane Doe was 14 years old board policies when they failed when she was sexually assault- to respond to Jane’s reports. ed three times and verbally Elizabeth Tang, an attorney harassed from Oct. 24, 2017 to with the National Women’s Nov. 6, 2017 by older boys in the Law Center, said Jane Doe “is bathrooms over a two-week pe- proud to have brought this case riod at Carol City High School, and is glad that, as a result of which is located in Miami Gar- this settlement, the National dens. Source: National Women's Law Center SEE ASSAULT 11D The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 Florida icon W. George Allen dies at 83 Prominent civil rights lawyer and influential figure in Broward’s Black DAVID HAYES and AUSTEN ERBLAT South Florida Sun Sentinel

W. George Allen, a hugely influential figure in Broward history and its Black community, has died, his family con- firmed Nov. 7. He was 83. In 1962, Allen became the first African-American to graduate from the Universi- ty of Florida, and went on to become a leading lawyer in Florida and the nation. Allen was at the forefront W. George Allen of the civil rights movement, tive Floridian, and I felt that including playing a key role somebody had to integrate in integrating public schools the University of Florida. in Broward County by filing a The racists told me I didn’t landmark 1970 lawsuit. belong there and I’d never His son Jonathan Allen graduate.” wrote on social media: “It is Michael A. Fischler is the with profound sadness that president of the Broward I confirm the passing of our County Bar Association, a beloved Dad, attorney W. position once held by Allen. George Allen. We pause to “George Allen was a lead- pay our tribute of love, af- er, pioneer in the legal pro- fection and respect to a legal fession, and a well-regarded Courtesy of Facebook maverick.” and highly respected trial The University of Florida, his alma mater, honors W. George Allen in this updated photo. “He was also a Florida icon, lawyer who opened the door fishing icon, family icon and for many others, and acted as a very distinguished gentle- a mentor for numerous in- A 2014 Sun Sentinel arti- who was a true pillar of our heartbreaking time. May he Allen also served in a num- man.” dividuals,” Fischler told the cle notes, “though the U.S. community.” rest in peace.” ber of local, state and nation- Allen’s alma mater memo- South Florida Sun Sentinel. Supreme Court had ruled “George was an impact His son Jonathan Allen al organizations. He was the rialized him in a Facebook “George exemplified the in 1954 in Brown v Board of person,” Hastings told the spoke to the Sun Sentinel president of the National post: highest level of profession- Education that ‘separate but Sun Sentinel over the phone about his father over the Bar Association and the first “The entire UF Law com- alism in all of his different equal’ schools were uncon- Friday. “And he impacted the phone. president of the association munity mourns the passing matters that he handled … stitutional, Broward County lives of this community as “He was a humble giant from Florida, as well as a of W. George Allen. George and always treated parties on didn’t earnestly desegregate well as, particularly the legal who made a significant im- longtime member of New was a member of the UF Law either side with respect until Allen’s lawsuit 16 years community in this country.” pact to the Broward County Mount Olive Baptist Church, class of 1962 and made histo- A 1988b Sun Sentinel profile later.” “George leaves behind community, to the state of where he served as a member ry as the first African Amer- of Allen quotes former con- U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings a principled legacy of ser- Florida and to the nation." of the board of trustees from ican to graduate from our gressman and mayor of Fort was Allen’s law partner and vice to our country, the civil “He grew up in a segregat- 1975 to 1997 and as attorney great university. He leaves Lauderdale Clay Shaw as worked with him on lawsuits rights movement, and South ed community in Sanford, for the church from 1963 to behind an incredible, coura- saying that Allen remained dealing with segregation and Florida,” he said. “I know his Florida and he was able to 1997. He was also a member geous legacy. We are forever devoted to the “rightness of other civil rights matters. loss will be felt in Broward graduate from Crooms High of the NAACP, Alpha Phi indebted to George, and we his cause.” “It is with great sadness County for years to come and School in Sanford,” he said. “I Alpha fraternity, the Urban will work each day to honor “George has the great, that I learned of the passing his contributions ingrained think he would be proud that League and the Opportuni- and preserve his memory.” great knack for objecting vig- of my friend and law partner, in history. he desegregated the Broward ties Industrialization Center Allen said in a 2013 inter- orously without being objec- W. George Allen,” Hastings "I offer my deepest condo- County school system.” of South Florida. view with Florida Trend: “I tionable,” Shaw said. “He has wrote in a news release Nov. lences to his children, Jon- He was also instrumental Jonathan Allen said, “He was admitted to Harvard and a low-key approach. But nev- 8. “We have lost a brilliant athan, Timothy, Frederick, in desegregating the schools had a long history of service the University of California er make the mistake of think- lawyer, a civil rights champi- and Amy Carole and the en- in Hendry County, in Central and he passed peacefully at Berkeley, but I’m a na- ing he's not effective.” on, and an awe-inspiring man tire Allen family during this Florida. among family.”

cancer, and other health con- er plants," says first study From that data, they con- deaths due to power plant air each having fewer than 10 sequences. author Maninder P. S. Thind, structed a countrywide map pollution in 2014. They also premature deaths. SMOKE An earlier study by Mar- "including coal, natural gas, of pollution levels. They then found that 91% of these early Kentucky had the largest CONTINUED FROM 9D shall and others estimated diesel and oil power plants overlaid the map with cen- deaths were due to fine par- disparity in emissions expo- that, in the U.S., particle mat- and modeled how the pollut- sus data to estimate where ticle air pollution from coal- sure by race, with Black peo- particle matter 2.5, includes ter was responsible for about ants would travel, based on people lived and how the air fired electricity plants. ple being the most affected. particles under 2.5 μm in di- 107,000 premature deaths in things like wind patterns or pollution gave rise to health The research also high- ameter. 2011, at a cost of $886 billion. rain." consequences. STATE BY STATE VARIATIONS lights the contrast between Scientists have been Electricity generation from Thind, a doctoral student By adding data on deaths On a state by state basis, the national average and re- studying the relationship fossil fuels is a large con- in civil and environmental from the National Center for Pennsylvania had the highest gional variation. between particulate air pol- tributor to air pollution, but engineering at University of Health Statistics, the team number of premature deaths For example, while Native lution, health, and premature scientists have known little Washington, adds, "We also then estimated numbers of due to power plant emissions Americans had the lowest death for more than 25 years. about demographic varia- consider how emissions can early deaths as a result of air in 2014 – the team estimated exposure overall in 2014, They have linked expo- tions in exposure. react in the atmosphere to pollution from power plants. this to be around 2,000. this was the most exposed sure to fine particle matter "We looked at emissions form fine particle air pollu- This was how they got the The lowest numbers were group in Kansas and Okla- to strokes, heart attacks, lung from different types of pow- tion." figure of 16,000 premature in Idaho and Montana, with homa.

and students on Title IX and to a “responsible employ- the harassment, prevent its ognize and respond to sexual by providing students with sexual harassment.” ee”—i.e., any employee who recurrence, and remedy its harassment, including how sex education that is compre- ASSAULT Tang said schools are re- a student could reasonably effects,” Tang wrote in an and to whom to report sex- hensive, medically accurate, CONTINUED FROM 10D quired to address all reports believe has (i) the authority email to The Miami Times. ual harassment, how to use LGBTQ-inclusive, and cen- of sexual harassment, which to take corrective action or Tang points out that stu- the school’s harassment com- tered on consent.” Women’s Law Center and her includes sexual assault … re- (ii) the duty to report it to dents and well as employees plaint procedure, and what A spokeswoman for Mi- school district are working gardless of where the harass- the Title IX coordinator. If a need to understand how to students’ rights and schools’ ami-Dade County Public to ensure her equal access ment occurred and regardless responsible employee knows identify and report sexual as- obligations are under Title Schools – the fourth-largest to educational opportunities of whether there is a parallel about possible sexual harass- sault. IX, state laws, and school dis- school district in the coun- and to provide additional criminal investigation. “These ment of a student, the school “Schools should train trict policies,” she said. “In try – declined to comment, resources for her school dis- obligations apply to all sexual is required to take prompt school employees, students, addition, schools can help due to the terms of the settle- trict’s training for employees harassment that is reported and effective action to end and families on how to rec- prevent sexual harassment ment.

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Hadley Davis - Wright and Young Range-Coconut Grove Miami Gardens , Barbara Hillary, 88, first Black ETHEL MAE JENKINS, JACQUELINE R. MARTIN JOHN SMITH, 78, retired 78, custodian, 57, food prep, plumber, died Brands Mart, died November November died November 19. Service 11 woman to reach the poles, dies 20 at home. 15 at home. a.m., Saturday Service 10 a.m., Survivors at St. Matthew She accomplished both feats in her 70s, after deciding Saturday at Mt. include her Community Calvary Baptist daughter, Baptist Church. as a retired nurse that she wanted a little adventure Church. Sharon Taylor; nieces and nephews, Carla, Royal KATHARINE Q. SEELYE WILLIAM BOYD, 25, truck Wanda, Teresa, Kimberly, LARRY RUSSELL, SR., 66, The New York Times driver, died Donna, Martha, Reggie, Tim, retired, died November Jimmy, Todd, Micheal, Marvin, November 15 at Barbara Hillary, the first black 23. Service 1 Terrance, Charlie, Willie, Paul home. Viewing woman on record to reach the p.m., Saturday and Punchie. Service 10 4-9 p.m., Friday North Pole, which she did at the at 93rd Street a.m., Saturday at 93rd Street in the chapel. age of 75, and the first to reach Community Community Baptist Church. Service 11 a.m., the South Pole, at the age of Church. Saturday at The 79, died on Saturday in a hos- KENNETH MCCOY, 62, Miami Gardens pital in Far Rockaway, Queens. EUNICE KATHIE porter for Ocean Church of Christ, 2270 NW She was 88. FRANKLIN, 96, Cadillac, died 183 Street, Miami Gardens, FL. Her death was announced died November November 20 33056 on her website. A post on her 20 at North at University of Twitter account said her health Shore Hospital Miami Hospital. had been declining in recent Vitas. Service 11 Survivors Covenant Mortuary months. She had breast cancer a.m., Today in include his JEFFERY D. THAMES, 53, in her 20s and lung cancer in Photo credit: Richard Drew/Associated Press the chapel. wife, Velma; construction her 60s. mother, Ora Lee; children, worker, died It was not until 1986 that any Barbara Hillary in 2007 with the parka she wore on ERNESTINE BYNES DAVIS, Travis, Antwon, Larry, Calvin, November 17. woman had reached the top of her trip to the North Pole, becoming the first black 54, daycare Shaneka, Latoya, Lakwanza Viewing: 4-8 the world, with Ann Bancroft, a woman on record to venture there. teacher, died and Tynaya; brothers, Thomas p.m., Friday. physical education teacher and November and Anthony. Service 10 Service 10 a.m., explorer from Minnesota, be- on the ice that was “within ski- sister, Dorothy, the chance for 18 at home. a.m., Saturday at Friendship Saturday in the coming the first. The first Black ing distance of the North Pole,” a good education. Earning her Service 12 p.m., Missionary Baptist Church. Range Funeral man there was Matthew Hen- Ms. Hillary told The New Yorker living by cleaning houses, she Saturday in the Home chapel. son, who, along with Robert magazine later that year, and raised her daughters by herself chapel. LEVENE “PAPI” H. E. Peary, set foot on the North she set off with a guide. in Harlem. POMMELLS, Nakia Ingraham Pole in 1909. The Seattle Times reported: Barbara loved to read and ROBERT COLEY, 75, retired JR., 17, student, Ms. Hillary had retired from “As the sunlight glinted off the was drawn to books about sur- longshoreman, died November died November AMILDA ROSARIO, 52, died a 55-year career as a nurse ice, distorting her vision, Hil- viving in extreme circumstanc- 20 in Dublin, GA. Service 10 7. Survivors October 29. Services were when, seeking adventure, she lary struggled beneath a load es. “Robinson Crusoe” was one a.m., Saturday in the chapel. include his held. went dog-sledding in Quebec of gear and pressed on. In her of her favorites. sister, Kiara and photographed polar bears euphoria at reaching the Pole, “We were poor,” Ms. Hillary Richardson Levene JOHNNY MARTIN, 69, died in Manitoba. She then learned she forgot the cold and re- said in 2017, when she gave the Pommells; November 15. Services were that no African-American wom- moved her gloves, causing her commencement address at the TONY DELISLE COX, niece, Mattie Grace King; held. an had ever made it to the fingers to become frostbitten.” New School (formerly the New 71, private grandmothers, Sandra King North Pole and challenged her- Ms. Hillary told The New School for Social Research), investigator, and Sarah Wright; grandfather, MACOIL BOLANOS, 35, self to become the first, though Yorker: “I have never expe- her alma mater. “We were De- died November Elliston Hodges. Service 10 valet, died November 16. she had no funding and no or- rienced such sheer joy and pression-poor, but there was no 22 at Florida a.m., Saturday at New Life In Services were held. ganization behind her and had excitement. I was screaming, such thing as mental poverty in Medical Center. The City Ministries. lost 25 percent of her breathing jumping up and down, for the our home.” Service 11 a.m., GERALD WEST, 70, capacity from surgery for her first few minutes.” As a New School student Ms. Saturday at maintenance, died November lung cancer. The expedition only whetted Hillary majored in gerontology Freewill Christian Church. Trinity 14. Service 11 a.m., Saturday A spotlight on the people re- her appetite for more. Four and earned both her bache- at New Life Fellowship Center. TIMOTHY NATHANIEL shaping our politics. A conver- years later, on Jan. 6, 2011, she lor’s and master’s degrees in GEORGIE LEE PERRY BROWN, 41, sation with voters across the stood at the South Pole. the subject before becoming a DEBRA DIXON, 49, sales THORPE, 90, bartender, died country. And a guiding hand Ms. Hillary initially took these nurse. manager, died November 14. homemaker, November 19. through the endless news cy- treks for the thrill of it, and to In Far Rockaway she found- Service 2 p.m., Saturday in the died November Service 12 cle, telling you what you really enjoy the beauty of the land- ed the Arverne Action Associ- chapel. 22 at Miami p.m., Saturday need to know. scape, but she came to under- ation, which sought to improve stand that climate change was life in that neighborhood. She Jewish Center. at Greater Wade The expedition would require Service 1 p.m., New Bethel her to ski, which she had also wreaking havoc on the planet, also founded The Peninsula Saturday at Missionary DUDLEY JAMES TERRELL, never done before. “It wasn’t a not least its polar extremities, Magazine, which covered the Second Canaan Missionary Baptist Church of Liberty City. 90, gardener, died November 18 popular sport in Harlem,” where and began lecturing on the top- Rockaways, and was its editor Baptist Church. at North Shore Medical Center. she had grown up, she told The ic. She also became a motiva- in chief. EMMA MCCLOVER- Service 1 p.m., Saturday at Seattle Times in 2007. tional speaker. In addition to working as a FREEMAN AUTHUR GRANT, 72, Friendship Missionary Baptist In preparation for the trek, This year, at 87, she ventured nurse, Ms. Hillary sometimes BUTLER, 71, unit secretary, Church. she took cross-country skiing to Outer Mongolia, where she drove a taxi, Deborah Bogo- maintenance, died November lessons and hired a personal visited a nomadic tribe whose sian, a friend, told 1010 WINS died November 20 at Miami AJ Manuel - FL City trainer. She started eating more rural way of life was disappear- radio in New York. She also 17 at Aventura Shores Nursing vegetables, increased her vi- ing because of climate change had an appreciation for “ar- WAYNE WILLIAMS, 51, died and Rehab. tamin intake and worked out and the desertification of the chery, guns and knives, big Medical Center. November 21. Arrangements Service 10 with weights. And she raised steppes. trucks and big dogs,” Ms. Bo- Service 10 a.m., are incomplete. Friday in the a.m., Saturday at New Shiloh the necessary $25,000, mostly These expeditions were not gosian said, and grew roses without their creature comforts. and tomatoes. chapel. Missionary Baptist Church. through donations, for equip- In Memoriam ment and transportation. At the South Pole, for example, In 2007 Ms. Hillary shared There are a limited number she indulged — perhaps overin- with The New Yorker some of Cloud-Georgia In loving memory of, of ways to reach the North dulged — her love of milk choc- her tips for living a good life: Range Pole, which is in the middle of olate. As she told The New York “One, mind your own busi- MARY E. HILL, 92, retired ALBERT JOHNSON, the Arctic Ocean, where the Times in 2011, “If I had frozen ness; two, maintain a sense seamtstress for 87, retired waters are almost permanent- to death down there, wouldn’t it of humor; and three, tell an in- Garmco, Inc., landscaping ly covered with shifting sea be sad if I’d gone to hell without dividual to go to hell when it’s died November business owner, ice. Ms. Hillary signed on for getting what I want?” needed.” 22. Survivors died November an expedition with Eagles Cry Barbara Hillary was born on And she had this bit of ad- include her 19. Final rites Adventures, an outfitter, and June 12, 1931, in Manhattan. vice for New School graduates husband, held in Cario, was deposited by helicopter at Her father died when she was when she spoke at their com- GA. Clarence a Norwegian base camp about 2. Her mother, Viola Jones Hil- mencement: “At every phase in Hill, Sr.; daughter, Ruth 30 miles from the North Pole. lary, had migrated to New York your life, look at your options. On April 23, 2007, another in the 1930s from South Car- Please, do not select boring McCoy; son, Clellon McCoy; Hadley Davis - MLK stepdaughter, Felecia A. helicopter took her to a point olina to give Barbara and her ones.” Hunt; and a host of sorrowing JUDITH EUDOVIQUE, 51, grandchildren, other relatives social worker, and friends. Viewing 4-8 died November p.m., Friday. Service 11 a.m., 12 in Germany. In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Monday, December 2 at Mt. Service 9:30 JOHHNY L. WHITE In loving memory of, Carmel Baptist Church. a.m., Sunday in In loving memory of, In loving memory of, the chapel. A GIANT OF A GENTLEMAN Gregg L. Mason 6/16/1938 – 11/26/2017 SIDNEY E. JOHNSON, 75, JESSELYN M. BROWN, 84, retired mainte- Two years since you retired principal, nance worker, departed for your heavenly died Novem- died November home and left us with sweet ber 23. She is 26 at Mount memories. survived by her Sinai Medical Emma, Michael, and loving daugh- Center. Service Alcatrenia ters, Tanya Re- 2 p.m., Satur- nee Brown-Ma- day in the chapel. jor, Marcia Patrice Brown; Granddaugh- VIEW YOUR ter, Jescelle Renee Ma- Eric S. George jor; Sons of the heart, Antho- THELMA HIGDON, died ny G. Major, and Michael A. November 14. Service 1p.m., OBITUARIES Garrison, as well as a host of Monday December 2 in the IZONIA WALKER HURST YVONNE MAJOR DONNA BURGER-MAJOR bereaved relatives and friends. chapel. ONLINE AT 05/30/1931 - 11/29/2017 04/14/1933 - 11/28/2015 03/06/1959 - 11/25/2003 Service 11 a.m., Today at St.

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