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VIEWPOINT BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MiamiTimesOnline.com Credo Of The Black Press MEMBER: National Newspaper Periodicals Postage EDITORIAL The Black Press believes that America Publisher Association paid at Miami, Florida (ISSN 0739-0319) can best lead the world from racial and MEMBER: The Newspaper POSTMASTER: Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, Association of America Send address changes to national antagonism when it accords Miami, Florida 33127-1818 Subscription Rates: One Year THE MIAMI TIMES, to every person, regardless of race, Guns in classrooms are Post Office Box 270200 $65.00 – Two Year $120.00 P.O. Box 270200 creed or color, his or her human and Buena Vista Station, Miami, Florida 33127 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 not the answer to the no person, the Black Press strives to H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 help every person in the firm belief that GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritus is held back. dereliction of duty RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman early 20 years after Columbine — and despite more than 40 school shootings since, including at Sandy NHook and Virginia Tech — the faculty and staff at Mar- jory Stoneman Douglas High School were abjectly unprepared Can we survive a criminal president? for Nikolas Cruz and his AR-15. CHARLES BLOW, The New York Times So was the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, which was charged It is very possible that the has every right to express his with protecting them. president of the United States view of any case.” Those are the brutal but inescapable conclusions of the state is a criminal. And it is very This all holds the potential commission investigating the Feb. 14 massacre, which left 17 possible that his criminality to further make a mockery of dead and 17 injured. The panel released its 407-page draft report aided and abetted his assump- a system of justice that already Wednesday and will continue to work on it. tion of the position. privileges power. The report tells a wrenching story of warnings ignored and Prosecutors made clear in America’s jails are already safety measures untaken. One commission member, a grieving a sentencing memo for Don- filled to the brim with people parent, did not overstate in calling the Parkland massacre “the ald Trump’s personal lawyer, who have been charged with a most preventable” of school shootings, a modern phenomenon Michael Cohen, that Trump crime but not yet convicted of whose frequency and ferocity represents a unique national dis- himself had directed Cohen to one. According to the Prison grace. break campaign finance laws. Policy Initiative, “70 percent The commission identified a multitude of failures, including the Yes, there is still information of people in local jails are not failure to believe something like this could happen at Stoneman dribbling out about Trump’s convicted of any crime.” Their Douglas, the failure to appreciate the threat posed by a student in- efforts to build a tower in primary infraction is that they volved in 69 violent incidents since third grade, the failure to lock Moscow during the election are poor and powerless. The or attend open gates, the failure to respond to an active shooter and about his campaign’s ties Donald Trump justice system doesn’t coddle by calling a Code Red lockdown, the failure to create safe class- with Russians during the cam- But beyond all that, we now and to some degree his sup- them; it crushes them. room corners invisible from door windows, the failure to conduct paign. Yes, there is the ques- have an actual, and one as- porters in Congress seem to And yet, people keep mak- active-shooter drills, and the failure of law enforcement to adhere tion of obstruction of justice, sumes provable, crime. A fed- view Trump as very much ing excuses for Trump: “We to national norms in responding to a school shooting. which I believe has already eral crime. And the president above the law — or at least haven’t yet seen evidence of Regrettably, before delivering its report to the Florida Legisla- been proven by Trump’s own is its architect. some laws. collusion.” “Yes, he lies, but ture, the commission ended its final meeting with a call to arm actions in public. Yes, there Trump likes to say on the is- Last year, one of the presi- that’s mostly rhetoric.” “So teachers. are all the people in Trump’s sue of immigration that if we dent’s lawyers went even fur- what; he paid off a porn star to That’s dangerous. No teacher would be a good match for a circle who have been charged don’t have a border, we don’t ther, claiming that the “pres- spare his family shame.” deranged youth wielding a high-velocity, military-style assault with or have admitted to lying have a country. I say that if ident cannot obstruct justice No, no, no. weapon. It’s false security that distracts from what should be about any number of things, we don’t have justice, we also because he is the chief law en- There simply must be con- done. including their contacts with don’t have a country. forcement officer under [the sequences for such a brazen Cruz shot 34 people while an armed sheriff’s deputy cowered Russians. And yet, Trump, his team Constitution’s Article II] and act of lawlessness. outside. Arriving deputies hesitated to enter, too. Apparently, they relied on a department policy that flouts the lesson of Col- umbine, which calls for police to immediately pursue the shooter, not wait for reinforcements, perimeters or command posts. Broward Sheriff Scott Israel had changed the policy to say Criticism of Israel appears forbidden deputies “may” — not “shall” — pursue the shooter. “I want an BILL FLETCHER JR., NNPA effective tactical response, not a suicide response,” he told the commission. This may seem like a one can draw that conclusion porary anti-Semitism, i.e., the It took 11 minutes for police to enter Stoneman Douglas. Even strange question, but after is far from clear, particularly emerging right-wing populist then, it was four officers from the Coral Springs Police Depart- CNN’s termination of Marc when one looks at the larger movement in the USA. Rath- ment. BSO deputies remained just outside the door, the report Lamont Hill, I have to ask context of Hill’s speech. er than focusing on the right- said. This disgrace was the most egregious of BSO’s many failures that question. Let me go fur- Hill spoke out in favor of wing populists, including the ther: If criticism of Israel Palestinian rights and also neofascists, who regularly that day. The attack on Hill and Meanwhile, the school’s faculty and staff, including designated is not forbidden, is there a called for non-violence. His call for marginalizing or ex- safety monitors, appeared largely clueless on how and when to booklet somewhere with ap- on Women’s March position was very clear. He terminating Jews, pro-Israeli call a “Code Red,” which would have alerted teachers and stu- propriate guidelines on what leader Linda Sarsour was also calling for the re- hawks are using the term as a dents to take shelter in their classrooms. can be criticized and how are an attempt to divert spect of Palestinian rights way of stifling criticism of the It didn’t happen when a school monitor first saw Cruz — some- criticism is supposed to be attention away from the in the total territory con- barbaric treatment of Pales- one he knew as “crazy boy” — emerge from an Uber carrying offered? And, while I am at it, real“ sources of contem- trolled by Israel, whether it tinians by the Israeli govern- what looked like a rifle bag. It didn’t happen after that person is there any preface to these porary anti-Semitism, was the Occupied Territo- ment and their supporters. told a second monitor that Cruz had entered the 1200 building. guidelines that explains why ries—which go to the Jor- The suggestion that crit- i.e., the emerging right- It didn’t happen after a student told a third monitor that Cruz this only applies to Israel? dan River—or the state of icisms of Israel are anti-Se- had a rifle and told him, “Get out of here. Something bad’s about I was outraged by the ter- wing populist move- Israel—which goes to the mitic is as ridiculous as sug- to happen.” It happened only after that third monitor was found mination of Marc Lamont ment in the USA. Mediterranean Sea. There is gesting that a criticism of dead — three minutes and 16 seconds after Cruz had fired his first Hill. Coinciding with the bo- nothing surprising in these the Russian government is shots. gus charges of anti-Semitism comments particularly in anti-Slavic or an attack on By then, Cruz was halfway down the third floor of the besieged against Women’s March lead- in which he was calling for light of the apartheid condi- Morocco for occupying the 1200 building, where no one heard the Code Red because of an er Linda Sarsour, one gets the the respecting of Palestinian tions that Palestinians face in Western Sahara is anti-Arab ill-equipped public-address system. growing feeling that allega- rights by the Israeli govern- both Israel and the Occupied or anti-Muslim. Israel’s in- The report includes a haunting image of about a hundred stu- tions of anti-Semitism are ment. He made reference to Territories. ternal and external policies dents packed shoulder-to-shoulder in the third floor hallway, ca- primarily being used against a phrase “from the river to The attack on Hill and on should be as subject to crit- sually responding to what they believed was a routine fire drill. anyone who supports Pales- the sea” which some pundits Women’s March leader Lin- icism as those of ANY oth- They had no idea a muzzle flash in the massacre two floors below tinians’ rights. have suggested refers to an al- da Sarsour are an attempt to er country on this planet. If had likely set off the fire alarm. Neither did they know Cruz was Hill offered a presenta- leged support for eliminating divert attention away from they are not, then I, for one, making his way toward them. The panic those fleeing students tion to the United Nations Jews from Israel. How any- the real sources of contem- want to know why. and teachers faced in the following minutes had to have been hor- rific. Six died. Had the killer ascended moments earlier, it would have been much, much worse. The report also says most classrooms lacked a designated “hard Leaning in doesn’t work for everyone corner” where students could hide out of sight from a killer tar- MICHELLE SINGLETARY, The Washington Post geting victims through doorway windows, as Cruz did on the first floor. In some classrooms, clutter and immovable objects kept I've never liked the "lean Facebook Chief Operating reer — you've made a con- students from squeezing into safety zones. One died on the line. in" movement. Officer Sheryl Sandberg and scious decision that all the In November, Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie And now I can say that out the movement she sparked promotions and advanced told commissioners the district had immediately set out to im- loud since former first lady by her 2013 book "Lean In: pay aren't worth what you prove safety measures. He told the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board Michelle Obama recently Women, Work, and the Will may have to give up? this week that among other things, 70 percent of schools now have spoke some real truth during to Lead." Yet Sandberg add- My best friend was once a single point of entry, new gate and camera systems have been her promotional tour for her ed more pressure to women The mission that marveling at all that I did installed, and anyone who hasn’t been to a school lately wouldn’t new book "Becoming." by making their failure to as- spawned the "lean in" — writing a syndicated col- recognize today's tough procedures for gaining access. At a Brooklyn appearance cend to leadership a fault. mantra was well inten- umn, hosting my own tele- But many commission members, who have gained a deep un- last weekend to promote her "I continue to be alarmed tioned. There aren't vision show and appearing derstanding of the district’s culture, don't trust him. book, "Becoming," Obama not just at how we as women regularly on public radio, as You could hear it in the questions they put to Runcie about the talked about her marriage, fail to put ourselves forward, enough“ women in cor- well as volunteering at my district’s approach to students who pose protracted threats, about motherhood, work and bal- but also at how we fail to no- porate leadership roles. children's school, serving as whether the district reports all violent acts to police for review, ancing it all. How do you tice and correct for this gap," And it's often not their director of a financial minis- about the continued lack of a district-wide Code Red policy, about achieve success without sac- Sandberg wrote. fault. try at a mega-church, going the continued lack of performance standards for school monitors, rificing too much? The mission that spawned into prisons to teach inmates about the continued lack of law enforcement access to school se- "I tell women that whole the "lean in" mantra was how to manage their money curity cameras, about the continued failure to have cleared and 'you can have it all,' nope, well intentioned. There ar- law associate might decide and, most important, making taped-off hard corners at Stoneman Douglas and other schools, not at the same time, that's en't enough women in cor- not to shoot for partner be- sure there are date nights about a flawed safety assessment Stoneman Douglas submitted a lie," Obama said. "It's not porate leadership roles. And cause someday she hopes to with my husband. after the massacre, and about whether anyone has been held ac- always enough to lean in it's often not their fault. have a family. … By the time "How do you do it all?" she countable. because that s — doesn't "Throughout my life, I was the baby arrives, the woman asked. Polk County Sheriff Brady Judd asked Runcie to define “a sense work." told over and over about in- is likely to be in a drastically "I don't sleep," I said. of urgency.” He later coached the superintendent on how to hold In a candid moment, equalities in the workplace different place in her career Although I've been trying people accountable. He made clear that the commission, which Obama cussed. and how hard it would be to than she would have been to get more rest, to get more has a five-year life span, will be holding Runcie accountable. Here is a woman who have a career and a family," had she not leaned back." done, I may get four or five Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, who chairs the commis- seems like she truly has it Sandberg said. Sandberg added, "Only a hours of sleep a night. sion, says Runcie has been transparent with the commission and all, giving the rest of us mere On choosing to lean back, compelling, challenging and But I'm crashing. I'm that he asked the superintendent to hold off on an internal inves- mortals the OK to breathe she reflected, "Women rare- rewarding job will begin to stressed all the time, wor- tigation, which could lead to disciplinary measures. But he, too, a sigh of relief that some ly make one big decision to make that choice a fair con- ried that I may drop the ball has pressed the superintendent to get going on hard corners and things will get dropped try- leave the workforce. Instead, test." on something. a Code Red policy. ing to do it all. they make a lot of small de- But what if by not leaning You are not a failure if you —The Sun Sentinel I intend no offense to cisions along the way … A in — even early in your ca- don't have it all. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018

Women’sHealTh ISSUES THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 2018 Miracle baby born goes home for the holidays laudia Bien-Aimé always dreamed of being a mother. Bien-Aime. “But at 21 weeks, I Pork Ternderloin The 36-year-old and her husband repeatedly tried to started having contractions and conceive a child. However, every time she would get I rushed to the hospital to seek with Greens help.” pregnant, she would suffer the heartbreaking loss of The understandably anxious INGREDIENTS herC unborn child. It always happened during the fourth month of • 1 lb. pork tenderloin, sliced into 1-inch rounds mother-to-be was admitted to The • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper pregnancy. Women’s Hospital at Jackson Me- • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour morial, where she remained hos- • 1 Tbsp. olive oil “In total, I had miscarried five ture birth, or loss of an otherwise pital for weeks. During the 23rd • 5 Tbsp. low-sodium chicken broth times,” Claudia Bien-Aimé sadly healthy pregnancy. week of her pregnancy, her water • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar remembers. “I always prayed to However, she remained de- broke, and Bien-Aime immediately • 1 bunch Swiss chard (about 6-8 cups depending on the God that I would finally have a termine to become a mother, went into labor. size of the bunch), chopped into ¾-inch pieces, stems baby.” and it was in March 2018 when On August 7, doctors delivered separate from leaves Bien-Aimé suffers from cervical Bien-Aimé learned that she was little Samuel Bien-Aimé, weighing • 3 Tbsp. raisins insufficiency – a condition that pregnant yet again. 400 grams. At approximately 14 • 2 clove garlic would cause her cervix to open “I was so happy to find out I ounces, he weighed less than a • 3 Tbsp. slivered almonds, toasted for 3 minutes in a early, and typically causes prema- was having a baby again,” said SEE BABY 6A dry skillet at medium heat • Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS 1. Mix the flour and pepper in a plastic bag and add the sliced pork tenderloin and shake well to coat. Remove and place on plate. 2. Combine ¼ cup of the chicken broth with the balsamic vinegar and set aside. 3. Toast the slivered almonds for 3-5 minutes in a toaster oven or dry skillet and set aside. 4. Heat a heavy skillet to medium high for 1 minute and then add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped chard stems. Cook the stems for 5 minutes, then add the chopped chard leaves. 5. Let the chard cook for 3 minutes, then add 1 Table spoons of chicken broth, the raisins and garlic and cover- well. Cook until tender. 6. While the chard is cooking, coat another heavy skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium high. Add the pork tenderloins and cook 2 minutes on each side, then remove and let rest. If you have a meat thermometer, the pork should read 145 degrees Fahrenheit. 7. In the same skillet add the chicken broth and balsamic vinegar mixture and cook uncovered at medium high heat until half evaporates. It is helpful to use a screened cover to make prevent spatter and make clean up easier later. 8. Remove the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth reduc tion from heat. - 9. Serve the pork tenderloins with the balsamic vinegar sauce over them and place the sautéed greens, gar nished with the slivered almonds on the side. - Baby Samuel Bien-Aime and parents Recipe courtesy: American Heart Association

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This year, Jackson Health 100 years ago, but its com- ROSIE CARDENAS sleep at 5 a.m. by a phone System is celebrating its cen- mitment to the health and call from the boys’ father. He tennial – and its historic mis- wellbeing of the community As the countdown begins said Andrew had been in an sion to provide the highest has remained the same. to Christmas, my mood be- accident. He then explained quality medical care to all When Jackson’s current comes a little more som- that the kids involved were members of our community. director of the Division of ber. You see, I used to love taken to Ryder Trauma Cen- When Jackson opened its Neonatology Dr. Eduardo Christmas: the decorations, ter, and that Andrew had lost doors as Miami City Hospi- Bancalari began practicing in the family gatherings, but consciousness, but that he tal in 1918, it had 13 beds and 1971, many premature babies most of all I loved buying was okay. a handful of employees. To- weighed 2.4lbs (1 kilogram), presents for my boys. To- As I rushed to get there, day, it’s one of the nation’s and had a very small chance day, I dread the holidays; the I called Ryder Trauma and largest health systems with of survival. At the time, Mi- memories of that horrible I was told Andrew was not more than 2,100 beds and ami was seeing a higher rate night haunt me. there. I took that as a good more than 12,000 employees. of premature births because It was December 19, 2009. Andrew Gonzalez sign – after all, people are A lot has changed since of poor maternal nutrition, The boys were spending the drew was 19, Chris, 16. only taken to Ryder Trauma Jackson’s humble beginnings SEE NICU 6A weekend with their dad; An- I was awakened from my SEE DRIVER 6A The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 OPA-LOCKA Musical chairs as city manager is recycled fair the way she came in the a ceremonial, figurehead The city commission takes Yvette last time.” mayor, and he needs to rely Harrell was rehired after on a competent City Manag- Harrell out, brings Newell Daughtrey Daughtrey was fired. He al- er. I don't understand why NYAMEKYE DANIEL Ms. Harrell as a person. I do leges that he was fired af- he would start off his job by [email protected] what I believe to be the best ter he attempted to collect trying to keep Mayor Tay- for the city,” said Kelley. He debts from customers who lor's right hand,” said Pizzi. Once again, the revolving added that when Harrell was owed more than $100,000 to “Thank God the other three door of Opa-locka city man- selected for the city man- the city for water services. commissioners did the right agers has turned. This time ager position the first time, Daughtrey sued the city on thing for the people. We’re Yvette Harrell is out, and he said that he did not think Nov. 29 citing whistleblower happy that we prevailed in Newall Daughtrey is back in she had enough professional retaliation. Daughtrey's suit our lawsuit. A win for the the seat of the city manager. experience. Kelley also cited alleges that former mayor, people.” However, documents ob- low employee morale and the Myra Taylor, made unethi- However, Harrell also re- tained by The Miami Times lack of putting forward clear Yvette Harrell cal requests, which included ported several instances of show that the newly fired plans to address the city’s is- Opa-locka’s city manager in Harrell faced the same fate. asking for a job for her son at unethical behavior by Kelley Harrell reached out to the sues. August 2016 while serving as She was terminated; Kelley City Hall as a police officer. before she was fired. This is commission for whistleblow- Opa-locka Mayor Matthew acting manager since June of nominated Daughtrey to re- Kelley said at the meeting according to two correspon- er protection weeks before Pigatt and Commissioner the same year. She resigned take his position. Commis- that his decision to rehire dences from Harrell obtained her termination. Chris Davis disagreed with in summer 2017. sioner Sherelean Bass and Al- Daughtrey was to avoid the by The Miami Times. At the Dec. 13 meeting, the the decision to let go of Har- Now this year, the city saw vin Burke who voted in favor $2-million lawsuit. Harrell states a member of Opa-locka Commission voted rell. musical chairs with a rotation on the first item also agreed. Daughtrey’s attorney, Mi- the commission, whose name in favor of removing Harrell “This city often times takes of the seat back and forth be- “The people of Opa-locka chael Pizzi said the decision she omits, used their posi- from her position. one step forward to take two tween Harrell and Daughtrey. came out and said they want- to rehire his client should tion to require City Works It was an item placed on the steps backs,” said Davis. “And Daugthrey was fired on ed change and a lot of people restore the confidence of the to perform tasks that are not agenda by Commissioner Jo- I refuse to be part of that pro- Oct. 2 who was then imme- have spoken, and Ms. Harrell residents in the city govern- the city’s responsibility and seph Kelley. cess.” diately replaced by Harrell. has been here twice,” said ment. for private citizens. She also “Nothing personal against Harrell was first hired as At last Wednesday’s meeting, Burke. “I don’t think it was “Mayor Matt Pigatt is only SEE CHAIRS 8A FHSAA updates high school football classifications the country,” Carvalho said. Announcement comes after school The item, if approved, will “square the classifications of board member’s call for review high school athletic programs FELIPE RIVAS based on current student pop- with current enrollment lev- [email protected] ulation. The oversight promot- els pursuant to FHSAA pol- ed competitive cannibalism, icies and related bylaws,” School Board member Steve diminishing chances of the Gallon said. “It may be the Gallon wants to level the play- football programs throughout first step in eliminating com- ing field – and bring the dis- the county from competing petitive cannibalism among trict more state trophies. Due beyond the district level. numerous district athletics to changing demographics and Under the 2014 classifica- programs and increase the what appears to be lax over- tion for football programs, to number of schools eligible to sight, some Miami-Dade Pub- be part of the FHSAA 6A clas- pursue state titles.” lic Schools have fallen out of sification, a school must have The item received unani- their sports class as set by the 1,593 to 1,938 students enrolled, mous support from the board Florida High School Athletic according to the association’s members during the commit- Association (FHSAA). website. Mary Coward tee meeting and will be pre- Upon pressure from Gal- Only Miami Central meets School board member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall celebrates Northwestern's state sented at the school board lon’s initiative to review the this criterion, with a student championship along with team and coach, Max Edwards. meeting on Dec. 19. county’s athletic programs population of 1,648, according classifications, the FHSAA an- to 2018-2019 enrollment num- coming months. nounced the updated football bers. “… Potentially, we could classifications for the 2019- Properly classified, North- have had three to four schools 2020 seasons on Friday. western and Carol City would from Miami-Dade County The announcement reclassi- play in different divisions. Public Schools competing for fied three Miami-Dade Coun- Northwestern, with 1,499 a state title versus only one,” STREET ty powerhouses, splitting a students enrolled, would play Gallon said at a Personnel, competitive district, poten- in the 5A division, for schools Student, School, and Commu- tially improving each school’s with enrollment between 1,115 nity Support committee meet- chances of winning a state to 1,592 students. ing on Wednesday. COMPILED BYTalk KISHANDA BURNS, [email protected] championship. Carol City’s current student The incorrect classification Miami Northwestern, Miami population of 959, would send of these three powerhouses is Central, and Miami Carol City it to play in the 4A division, an example of what Gallon re- What do you believe is the story senior high schools, wrongly reserved for schools with 681 ferred to as “competitive can- classified under the old clas- to 1,114 students. nibalism.” of the year for Black people? sification, will now play in dif- The new football classifi- The item seeks to evaluate ferent divisions. cations means Miami Central the school’s current student Earlier this week, Gallon will play in the 6A classifica- population and ensure ath- called for the review and re- tion, while Northwestern and letic programs are properly alignment to the FHSAA Carol City will move to 5A aligned to the correct classi- classification bylaws. “Most and 4A classifications, respec- fication, said Steffond Cone, recently, there’s been a clear tively. assistant superintendent of recognition and a continuous The three schools consis- school operations. “Currently discussion around how many tently make the playoffs and we have some schools that are of our programs may be in- have won state champion- in different levels and they correctly classified,” Gallon ships. However, under the old are all concentrated to one said, “as a result, it is having classification, these top-tier district,” Cone said, as is the an unintended consequence of schools eliminate each other, case with the 6A division of COPELAND ADOLPH, 92 DENNIS KING, 54 precluding certain schools and only allowing one of them to Northwestern, Central and Miami MICHAEL JOSEPH, 55 programs to compete.” compete at the state level. Carol City high schools. Miami Miami Gardens The new football classifica- This year’s district champ, “When you have [schools] I’ve heard more stories tions announcement comes Carol City, beat both North- concentrated in one district, All of the Black people pro- Every year the top story for about Black people dying Black people will be the vio- following Gallon’s initiative western and Central during what happens is that those from a type of cancer. That’s testing and standing up for to review the county’s athletic the regular season. However, schools cannibalize each what they believe is not right, lence on us and gentrification. a top story for Black people Our neighborhoods have to programs to see if they comply Central would end up knock- other,” Cone said. “This item specifically talking about because we often look at improve and the violence has with the association’s guide- ing Carol City out of the would spread that out based when the two Black guys people and think that they to to stop. lines. playoffs, while Northwestern on actual enrollment. If you are fine. But we never know were just sitting inside of a “Their actions confirmed would beat Central to advance play within enrollment, then if they have a type of cancer Starbucks and was arrested. what I said,” Gallon said. I am to the state championship it gives us a greater opportu- that they’re battling with that Social media went crazy and pleased but our work in re- game. nity to have more teams com- can put them on the verge of that woke up the Black audi- viewing this process will con- “We are the top three peting for a state title in all dying. ence. tinue, he said. schools in the state in foot- sports.” Previously, these schools ball for public schools,” said For the new school year, were classified using student Xavier McCray, athletic di- FHSAA classifications based enrollment figures from 2014. rector at Carol City. “Us be- on enrollment figures will The FHSAA uses student pop- ing in the same district hurts be reviewed every two years, ulation data to determine in us. We have been beating on said Valtena G. Brown, depu- which divisions the different each other for a long time,” he ty superintendent for school athletic programs will play. said, “having three of the best operations. TERRENCE HEPBURN, 52 Each school has to self-report teams in the same district is “This is a very timely item,” Miami student population numbers tough.” Brown said of Gallon’s initia- to the FHSAA. The new classification may tive. The politics is a major story This is not an issue that for Black people because we Since the 2014 classifica- potentially allow these three MYRTICE SMALL, 66 tion, the student population was on the radar, said schools need to vote. We don’t need powerhouses to compete MARCUS STANLEY, 82 Brownsville to stand together in a riot, but in many schools has shifted up for different divisional state Superintendent Alberto Car- Miami Gardens stand together for something or down, Gallon said, but their championships simultaneous- valho. Carvalho said differ- Aretha Franklin’s death is that is positive. We’re going classification stayed the same. ly. ent schools have the student We had someone Black the top story for Black people! through a reconstruction peri- Gallon believes the inconsis- “This is something that we talent and ability to compete who was very close to win- Her music and her voice just od right now and Black people tent reporting of class changes need to look at across the dis- simultaneously for different ning the Florida’s governor’s did something to Black peo- don’t see it. It’s like everything may deprive athletes the op- trict,” Gallon said. division state championships race and that’s Andrew Gil- ple. It’s like she didn’t only is negative toward Blacks. portunity to compete beyond Gallon’s initiative will seek if they were classified accord- lum. Though he did not win, I use her God-given gift for her- Take the police killing Blacks, the district level. to realign all athletic pro- ing to current student enroll- still believe that he has some- self, but for others. She had a as an example. Though schools are tasked grams to the proper FHSAA ment figures. thing better coming his way dynamic voice and she used it to report student full-time en- classifications. “What’s fair is fair. I think that we all shall stay tuned for Black people. rollment figures to the FHSAA, FHSAA is expected to this allows our kids to fair- for. He took a stand for Black the association failed to prop- release updated classifi- ly compete at a greater level people all over the world. erly update the classifications cation for all sports in the around the state and around The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 Miami Gardens swears in brand new leaders Residents and supporters watch as council members get to business K. BARRETT BILALI Leon works full-time as an [email protected] operations supervisor for UPS. He serves as co-chair for the Miami Gardens held its Florida district of UPS’s Af- swearing-in ceremonies for rican-American Business Re- its newest members of the city source Group and is an active council Wednesday night. member of 100 Black Men of The nine-member city coun- South Florida. Leon made it to cil includes eight council seats Legacy Magazine’s 40 under 40 and the Mayor Oliver Gilbert list in 2016. III. Leon chairs the Christmas Sworn in before the regular Shopping Spree Committee, council meeting were Reginald which aims to bring Christmas “Reggie” Leon who won Seat 2 to as many people as possible, and Katrina Wilson, who won said Stephen Hunter Johnson, Seat 4 in the recent general president of 100 Black Men of election. Erharbor Ighodaro, South Florida. who was the sole incumbent “He had a tough campaign on the ballot, won re-election against some really great oppo- City of Miami Gardens and was also sworn-in for an- nents and he brought it home Solemn moment at the swearing in ceremony for newly elected members of the Miami Gardens City Council. other term of service. for us,” said Johnson. “He’s a Leon’s swearing-in was fol- hard worker.” ative Justice. “They were there to get the good,” said Leon. “The resi- The council reviewed the lowed by rousing applause. Wilson is an educator with “So being a part of the swear- work done,” Johnson said. dents were very supportive of 2017 Consolidated Annual “It is very exciting to be a 30 years of service to the Mi- ing-in was just like being a part And they did just that. the agenda items. I think we Performance Evaluation and part of the city council in the ami-Dade County school dis- of people that you’ve gone Moments after the swear- are heading in the right direc- Report (CAPER), which de- city that I was born and raised trict, 15 of which were spent to school with all your life. ing-in ceremony and warm tion.” termines the effectiveness in,” said Leon. guiding children in Liberty And people you’ve gone to congratulations from audience Wilson’s opinion of her first of spending from Communi- Leon said he didn’t prepare City. church with, and people you’ve members, both Leon and Wil- city council meeting is one a ty Development Block Grant his speech. He spoke from the She is active in Zeta Phi Beta shopped in the grocery store son attended their first full city school teacher would give. (CDBG) program funding. heart about how grateful he is sorority and was selected as with, you know… And they council meeting. “You have to do your home- The program assisted a to- to be the son of a single parent the county’s Charter School said, ‘Katrina we want to give The first meeting consisted work,” said Wilson. “It demon- tal of 3,056 local residents of who raised him and his sisters. Principal of the Year. you a chance to be in leader- of a 408-page agenda full of strated to me how important which 2,248 were Black and 535 “She kept us all on the “I was basking in the emo- ship.’” resolutions and reports. It was the issues are coming forward white. straight and narrow,” said tion and feeling of being a part The room for the cere- a long meeting because there and how as a representative of The report says that action Leon. His mom, Yvonne Strak- of a city that I grew up in,” said mony was jam packed with were a lot of things to cover, the people that you've really needs to be taken on issues of er, sat quietly in the audience Wilson, who is currently a cur- well-wishers and supporters said Leon. got to have their best interests public housing and homeless- as he spoke. riculum specialist with Restor- standing along the walls. “The first meeting was very at heart.” ness as well.

jor battle for his brand new Hospital. “He met all his “It’s very important. This life, and had to overcome goals. He started to breathe is what we want to see, for BABY several setbacks. He re- on his own, came off of his babies who are born at six CONTINUED FROM 4A mained in the NICU for four oxygen need, and now he’s months and slightly earlier months before finally being nipple feeding and thriving like Samuel,” said Navarrete. NEWS BRIEFS pound. The very fragile prem- able to go home with his and growing, just in time “Not all of them survive, and COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT. mie was immediately rushed parents. It was December 13, for mommy to have him for for Samuel to survive is a big Shooting in Little Havana and Coconut to The Schatzi and Stanley just in time before the hol- Christmas.” deal.” Miami Gardens Grove in the past four years Kassal Project: Newborn idays. Samuel, who currently “I am very happy, so excit- Two men were shot in Mi- says he has now nailed Neonatal Intensive Care “It was a rough course, weighs 6 pounds, 10 ounces, ed,” his mother added. ami Gardens on Dec. 12 near down one of the most elu- Unit (NICU) at Holtz Chil- as we expected it to be, but is on the road to recovery. Claudiea Bien-Aimé’s Northwest 32 Avenue. Alberto sive and significant real dren’s Hospital at the Uni- he’s like a full-term baby Doctors say the chance of dream has come true for the Martinez-De-Pinillos suffered estate deals in Miami: The versity of Miami/Jackson now,” said Dr. Cristina Na- this outcome in a case like holidays and she is looking multiple gunshot wounds redevelopment of a chunk Memorial Medical Center. varrete, UHealth neonatol- Samuel’s is usually slim to forward to spending them and was transported to the of Grand Avenue, the core Little Samuel faced a ma- ogist at Holtz Children’s none. with her bundle of joy. hospital by Miami-Dade Fire of the historically Black and Rescue. Rolando Gomez was Bahamian West Grove. treated on the scene then re- Ricky Trinidad, president of rial quickly saw the need, chance of survival. are Level III, provides sup- leased. Miami Gardens Police Metronomics Inc., said in an and the hospital’s neonatal Today, Jackson Memorial’s port for the most critically is investigating. Anyone with interview that he has signed NICU intensive care unit (NICU), NICU, housed at national- ill patients, 24 hours a day, additional information on this a $25-million contract to pur- CONTINUED FROM 4A now the Schatzi and Stan- ly ranked Holtz Children’s seven days a week. The Lev- shooting is urged to contact chase some 15 lots along ley Kassal Project: Newborn Hospital, has some of the el III NICU is the largest in Miami Gardens Police Detec- Grand Ave. He said he plans lack of prenatal care, and an Neonatal Intensive Care best survival rates and out- the state of Florida. Jackson tive Luis Gonzalez -305-474- to launch construction on increase in drug use amongst Unit, came to be. comes in the country. Along also offers neonatal services 1641. To remain anonymous, the lots, which occupy most pregnant women. However, The NICU opened with with its renowned care, it through their Level 2 NICU please contact Miami- Dade of three adjacent blocks, there were very few hospi- seven tiny premature infants is known worldwide for its at Jackson North Medical County Crime Stoppers at: soon after the deal closes tals in the country that had with incubators and adapt- cutting-edge research fo- Center. 305-471-TIPS (8477) early next year. an established neonatal in- ed adult ventilators. At the cused on improving and in- To learn more about Jack- tensive care unit. time, a one-pound preemie novating neonatal care. The son’s rich history, visit Centu- Body cameras for Fort Florida Democratic In 1973, Jackson Memo- had less than a five percent 126-bed unit, 66 of which ryofMiracles.org. Lauderdale police Party protests Richard The Fort Lauderdale po- Corcoran's appointment lice department will require Florida Gov.-elect Ron officers to wear body camer- DeSantis appointed former think was, “God, how could sanity. Drinking and driving drunk driver in December as. This Wednesday, the first House Speaker Richard this have happened?” is not okay – EVER. Have a 2009. Cardenas works closely batch of officers to wear the Corcoran to become Flor- DRIVER My beautiful, smart boy plan before you drink, not af- with Mothers Against Drunk Axon 2 body cameras will be- ida’s commissioner of ed- CONTINUED FROM 4A was killed by a drunk driver. ter. Have a designated driver, Driving (MADD), a nonprof- gin the day in training to learn ucation earlier this month. He was seated in the backseat or call Uber or Lyft. Doing so it organization that seeks to about the department’s body This decisions followed for serious injuries, right? I behind the driver, as another will help you stay safe this stop drunk driving, prevent cam policy and how to proper- former commissioner Pam called every other hospital in car – driven by a drunk driver holiday season. underage drinking, and strive ly operate them. They will then Stewart’s resignation. In the area, but Andrew wasn’t – T-boned them. Rosie Cardenas is the for stricter impaired driving be outfitted with their camer- a press release, SeSantis registered in any of them. I What happened over the mother of Andrew Gonza- policy. For more information as. All uniformed officers are said, “Richard is known as was relieved, but I decided next few days are still a blur. lez, a 19-year-old killed by a on MADD, visit madd.org. expected to be trained and a no nonsense reformer I would still drive to Ryder I have no recollection of how equipped with the cameras by whose sole focus has been Trauma. It never occurred to I functioned. I remember be- late spring of 2019. According how best to support stu- me that my worst nightmare ing asked to pick out clothes STATE & FEDERAL to the department’s policy, the dents, parents and teach- was about to come true. for his funeral. I chose the cameras will be worn to “doc- ers.” The Florida Democratic “He’s not here,” I was told clothes that were supposed ument law enforcement inter- Party released a statement to be his Christmas present, actions with the public by cap- protesting the appointment, by hospital staff when I ar- APPEALS & POST-CONVICTION rived. “But someone will just one week later. turing evidence of the actions, saying Corcoran hurts Flor- 3.800 | 3.850 | Habeas Corpus conditions, and statements of ida Schools and “will contin- come speak with you shortly.” I have very little recollec- all involved parties.” ue his mission of destroying Still, it didn’t dawn on me tion of the funeral, but I do 305-570-2335 199 East Flagler Street | Suite 158 Miami, Florida 33131 our public school system. what was going on. I was fair- remember a video playing, Big dreams for Grand His appointment as Educa- ly calm and hopeful that ev- picture after picture of An- Wade M. Whidden, Esq. Karen Johnson, Esq. drew, with Beatles music in Avenue in Coconut Grove tion Commissioner is a dis- erything was going to be okay. Jacksonville Miami Orlando Naples/Ft. Myers Tampa* the background. A Chicago developer who's service to our children and After what seemed to be built a few small projects in all Floridians." hours – but was probably only My dreams of a big family minutes – we were taken into are gone. I will never attend a small room. I was told there his graduation, his wedding, had been a serious accident, or have a grandchild from but they had no definite an- Andrew – all those dreams swers for me. I was asked a were taken from me the day series of questions about An- he died. My son, Chris, lost drew: his hair color, height, his best friend, his mentor, etc. Then, I asked, “Did any- the closest person to him. I one die in the accident?” I was sometimes feel I have lost told one person died. At that my ability to love. My senses moment, I collapsed to the have become numb, because floor. that is the only way I can The next few hours can only cope. This Christmas – the be described as the most gru- ninth without my Andrew – eling, horrific, gut-wrenching will be another sad holiday. hours of my life. Six people As all the festivities of the were involved in the accident; season approach, I can’t help one of them died, but was it but be scared. How many my son? We were eventual- people will be out there, be- ly led to that horrible little hind the wheel, after having room again, where they con- one too many drinks? How firmed that Andrew was that many families will have to one who didn’t survive. My bury their loved ones as I son. My beautiful son. My did? first born. My love. All I could Let’s please stop this in- The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018

es all across out City.” homeless people. based on the video evidence.” nobody retaliates against him Miami Beach Police “We want police protection The video released by because he was brave enough COPS spokesman Ernesto Rodri- but the ends don’t justify the Frederick Dominguez shows to come forward,” said Pizzi. CONTINUED FROM 1A guez said Jennings was also a means. You can never justify Poitier interacting with Offi- Pizzi is also asking the Mi- registered sex offender from beating up a person. We need cer Adriel Dominguez. Poiti- ami-Dade State Attorney's “They have not responded New York who was unregis- protection of civil liberties,” er turns in a circle and ends Office or some other agency to my request for protection tered in this community. Pizzi said. ups face-to-face with Adri- do an independent investi- for my client,” said Pizzi. When asked who is unde- Miami-Dade Branch el Dominguez before being gation and hold all of the of- Morales’ memo was writ- sirable on the Beach, Rodri- NAACP President Ruban knocked down by the officer’s ficers and officials involved ten a day later. In the memo, guez said, “I would describe Roberts said he has spoken right fist. accountable. Morales is commending an “undesirable” as anyone to Miami Beach Police Chief Pizzi said his client wants The ACLU has previously officers for apprehending who commits crimes against Daniel Oates after watching to accomplish two things by criticized Miami Beach offi- a homeless man Dec. 12 our visitors or residents.” the video. Roberts said based providing evidence against cials for honoring a vigilante who a police report said Lowell Poiter on what he saw on the mo- the actions of his fellow police group that goes after alleged assaulted three senior cit- and resisting arrest without CIVIL LIBERTIES bile-phone video of a body officers: criminals on Miami Beach. izens at Dunkin’s on 41st violence. VIOLATED camera recording, “it does not “He wants to expose the After Poitier’s arrest Dec. 3, Street. The report said Le- Morales’ memo said: “As Poitier, the homeless man appear that this man assault- fact that a young African he was taken to Mount Sinai roy Jennings, a Black man, we see, some of these home- who was punched in the ed the officer or is resisting in American male was knocked with an injured lip and lat- punched a man in the face less individuals are dan- face, was charged with mis- any way. He [the officer] vio- unconscious and brutally er taken to Turner Guilford breaking his glasses injuring gerous as they enter into demeanor assault on a police lated that man’s civil rights.” beaten because he went to a Knight Correctional Center. him, knocked another to the restaurants and harass and/ officer, resisting arrest with- “We urge that this officer be restaurant in broad daylight He appeared before Judge ground and caused cuts on or attack patrons. Officers out violence and disorderly relieved of duty immediately,” to have lunch. And nobody Diana Gonzalez-Whyte Dec. another. Jennings was later need to do what they can conduct. said Roberts. “We are asking did anything about it.” 4 and was released on $500 arrested on three counts of to protect our residents and Pizzi said that Morales’ the Miami-Dade State At- “No. 2, he wants to obtain bail. His first hearing is set for battery on person over 65 themselves in these instanc- memo could justify assault on torney’s Office to investigate protection to make sure that Dec. 27.

At least five people were Miami communities do little to struck by bullets. Some of the bring awareness to the constant MASS victims were transported to violence that’s happening in the CONTINUED FROM 1A Jackson Memorial Hospital, different neighborhoods, Rob- while others were taken by erts said. many injured. In Jacksonville, community members, officials But more than assigning a the gunman killed two and in- said. Police said the injuries definition to the crime, it is the jured 10. were not life-threatening. perception of the location of Politicians, journalists, law Police agencies are still inves- where the crime is happening enforcement officials, criminol- tigating the cases and looking that will have a more lasting ogists and researchers cannot for the gunmen. effect. agree on a clear-cut, universally The Gun Violence Archive “If you have a shooting in accepted definition to what con- designated all three cases as Coral Springs, even if it is one stitutes a mass shooting. Many mass shootings since at least person that was shot, God for- are offered, but no definition four or more people were in- bid, the alarm is ringed,” Rob- seems to suit all the different jured or killed in one location. erts said. “It is about how the groups affected by such con- As with many law enforce- community is viewed, not stant and terrible events. ment agencies, Miami Police about how the shooting is de- Locally, if adhering the Gun does not have a clear definition fined.” Violence Archive’s definition of for what constitutes a mass Rampant and senseless gun a mass shooting, at least three shooting. Neither does the Mi- violence is a national pandem- reported mass shootings have ami-Dade State Attorney’s Of- ic. Locally, its effects harm eco- taken place in Brownsville and fice. “Mass shootings is a media nomically unstable communi- Overtown since the end of No- term, not a law enforcement ties the hardest. vember. term,” said Ed Griffin, spokes- Easy access to weapons pro- The Gun Violence Archive, a man for the State Attorney’s Photos via USA Today motes violence in the commu- nonprofit organization, defines office. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students comfort each other following a nity. The Florida Legislature a mass shooting as when four The negative perception at- shooting at their school, which claimed 17 lives. passed the Marjory Stoneman or more victims are injured or tached to the urban core com- Douglas High School Public killed in one location, excluding munities take away the “shock Safety Law that raises the mini- the shooter. The group reports and awe” factor of deaths and mum age to purchase a firearm for 2018, five total mass shoot- injuries following gun violence to 21 and extends the waiting ings occurred in the city of Mi- in areas such as Liberty City, period to three days before the ami, as of mid-December. Miami Gardens or Overtown, gun purchaser can pick up the The group provides an on- said Ruban Roberts, president gun bought. However, more line archive of gun violence of the Miami Chapter of the than just easy access to guns, incidents collected from over NAACP the violence stems also from 2,500 media, law enforcement, “I would consider this a the inequities in the criminal government and commercial mass shooting,” said Roberts, justice system, Pearson said. sources. concerning the Overtown inci- Those inequities stem from dents. systemic racism, dire economic BLOODY WEEKENDS The constant nature of gun conditions and limited oppor- Recounting the weekend violence in the urban core de- tunities available to urban-core shootings since Thanksgiving, sensitizes the community in communities. 15 people have been injured which they happen, said Melba “Until we deal with those is- by gunfire and two have been Pearson, former prosecutor and sues, we are never going to see killed. deputy director of the Ameri- the end of this,” Pearson said. The first occurred in Browns- can Civil Liberties Union. One way to remedy this mul- ville the night of Friday, Nov. 23 “I think we have become de- tifaceted problem is to have at about 9 p.m. Gunfire erupt- sensitized as a country in regard different stakeholders activate ed at the Heat Food Market to gun violence,” said Pearson. and work with the community near Northwest 58th Street and The overwhelming nature to determine needs and ways to Northwest 27th Avenue. of such tragic events cause the help. “True investment needs to Corey Davis Jr., 25, and Vickie nervous system to shut down Gun violence plagues Miami’s urban core neighborhoods. Several shootings have be made in communities of col- Boggs, 56, died as a result of the past a point, said Dr. Bruce or so we can see and increase gun fire. Five others were in- Harry, professor of clinical and taken place since Thanksgiving. economic opportunities and jured, including an 11-year-old forensic psychiatry in a Time see a decrease in some of these girl. Magazine interview. incidents,” Pearson said. A little more than a week lat- “The things that generally There are many different er, shots rang out in Overtown. overwhelm the person emo- programs throughout the ur- Law enforcement said they tionally or neurologically are ban-core communities that help were alerted by a Shotspotter, events that we’re not accus- with job training and place- a device that detects gunfire tomed to dealing with, such as: ment, after-school child care in real time and transmits it to severe automobile accidents, and education, housing and them. plane crashes, fires, the death homelessness, among other is- On Saturday, Dec. 1, five peo- of someone close to you, or wit- sues, Roberts said. ple were shot in Overtown at nessing the death of anyone,” However, the change is not about 9:30 p.m. outside of a li- he said. “These are not things happening at the rate that it quor store near Northwest Fifth we’re hardwired to endure.” needs to. Avenue and Northwest Eighth Ultimately, the communi- Street. PERCEPTION NEGATIVE ty needs to work together to The victims were transported Aside from the body’s psy- continue tackling the gun vi- to the hospital. chological response to tragic olence issue. “We, the people Most recently, Miami Police events like constant gun vi- in those communities have to and Fire Rescue responded to olence, negative stereotypes be outraged,” Roberts said. shots fired in the Overtown drown out the issues that “We have to raise the sense of area, near Northwest Third Av- plague Miami’s urban core. awareness of these things that enue and 16th Street, at around The preconceived notions Photo via WGCU are happening in our commu- 2:30 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 15. that other citizens have of Black A mass shooting in Jacksonville claimed three lives, including the gunman’s. nity.”

who the memo is about. The newly fired city manag- the manager’s office because from the Ingram Seniors one fails. “The individual I am refer- er also made note of her fears folks were complaining that building.” Daughtrey's name was nom- CHAIRS ring to in my previous memo of being retaliated against in the grass was too high.” Kelley is a pastor at Holy inated first. CONTINUED FROM 7A is Vice-Mayor Kelley,” wrote the email. Kelley forwarded a copy of Temple Missionary Baptist, The new manager was Harrell. “I have been advised “I do not take this submis- the email that he sent to Ex- which is located at 2341 NW sworn-in again on Wednesday stated that a commissioner by various employees that he sion lightly, and I realize that ecutive Assistant Sha'mecca 143rd St. by the city clerk. He will sit on also made personnel deci- has been involved in each of I may be placing my very sta- Lawson, City Clerk Joanna The senior members of the the dais in January 2019. sions that are reserved for the the incidents outlined in that tus as manager in jeopardy by Flores and Daughtrey on Aug. commission, Pigatt and Kelley The city owes millions to city manager, and so employ- memo.” providing this information to 7. both agreed that a national various creditors including $7 ees fear retaliation from that Harrell also added in the you,” she wrote. It states: search would be the best step million to Miami-Dade Coun- commissioner. In the memo email that she “was made Kelley said that he does not “Following up on a request in hiring a permanent manag- ty, and is being monitored addressed to the Opa-locka aware that the Vice-Mayor's know what Harrell is referring for alleyway cutting behind er. by a state financial oversight Commission, the Commission wife directly contacted the to. Segal Park near the Helen However, Pigatt tried to put board. on Ethics and the oversight Chief of Police and attempted “I haven’t asked any employ- Miller Center and tree mainte- forward two other names, but Harrell's contract was not board, she omits the commis- to have him direct one of our ee to do anything for me or for nance for the trees and shrub- only one name could be pro- approved by the financial sioner’s name. officers not to enforce a tres- my church,” he said; however, bery along the fence driveway posed and voted on at a time. oversight, so she would not Yet, in a follow-up email pass that was issued against he did insinuate it was some- entrance. Also, there are two Secondary nominations for be able to recover the 20- sent by Harrell addressed to her niece, who had previously thing to do with lawn being deep potholes on Burlington city managers can be only week severance package that Pigatt, she blows the cover on been arrested.” groomed. “I sent an email to and 21st court down the street recommended after the first she was originally promised. The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 ‘Good riddance’: Frederica Wilson says of John Kelly publicly criticized Trump, Kelly ignited contro- compromise led to the Civ- any mention of slavery. She believes Trump’s chief of staff and the president called versy on his own when il War. And men and wom- Lee was “an honorable disrespected her, other Black women the congresswoman a liar. he disregarded slavery as en of good faith on both man,” Kelly also said, de- Myeshia Johnson later a cause of the Civil War sides made their stand spite the deadly violence NIGEL ROBERTS phone call to the widow in confirmed on ABC’s “Good and praised Confederate where their conscience had that erupted at a white newsone.com 2017. La David Johnson was Morning America” that General Robert E. Lee to make their stand,” Kelly supremacist protest in one of four U.S. soldiers Wilson’s version of the during an interview with said during an interview on Charlottesville, Virginia Florida’s Democratic killed in an October 2017 conversation was “100 per- Fox News. the cable channel’s “The over the statue’s removal Rep. Frederica Wilson ambush in Niger. Wilson cent correct.” “The lack of an ability to Ingraham Angle,” avoiding in 2017. won’t shed a tear for ousted White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s last day on the job because of his disrespect for Afri- can-Americans — and the personal hell he caused her. President Trump an- nounced Kelly’s dismissal on Saturday. Kelly has not apologized for slandering her name and for the death threats she received stemming from their public feud,

[He] made up the whole story to side with the president to make it look like I was some“ sort of a clown or someone who was, who just lies all the time, and I think that’s why he never apologized, and because he does not respect women, and he definitely does not re- spect Black women, and I don’t think he respects Black people.”

—Frederica Wilson

Wilson told “CNN To- night” host Don Lemon on Tuesday. She said Kelly lied about her falsely taking credit for obtaining funding for con- struction of a new federal building in Florida. “[He] made up the whole story to side with the pres- ident to make it look like I was some sort of a clown or someone who was, who just lies all the time, and I think that’s why he never apologized, and because he does not respect women, and he definitely does not respect Black women, and I don’t think he respects Black people,” she said. “I don’t think that Mr. Kelly did a good job, and I think I want to say good riddance to him. Goodbye.” The death threats she received following Kelly’s comments prompted her to hire armed security guards, the congresswoman stated. Wilson was vindicated when the Sun-Sentinel republished a video of Wil- son’s speech, which Kelly referenced, proving she did not brag about raising the $20 million needed to con- struct the FBI building. The feud between Kelly, a retired four-star Marine Corps general, and Wil- son stems from a dispute between the congresswom- an and Trump over his mistreatment of Army Sgt. La David Johnson’s widow Myeshia Johnson. Wilson and Myeshia Johnson’s aunt overheard the president’s insensitive remarks in his condolence The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 Finance Technology

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Photo courtesy of MDCPS School board members and teachers celebrate the passing of a referendum to give teachers a raise and increase school security. School board and teachers union make deal Agreement would mark the largest teacher pay raise in county’s history

FELIPE RIVAS the school board and teach- [email protected] ers union will have over $200 million to negotiate a com- Some six weeks after prehensive educator com- voters approved taxing pensation package. themselves to give teachers “We were able to negotiate a pay increase, Miami-Dade an agreement with United County educators cheered Teachers of Dade that values again. teachers and makes the class- Miami-Dade County Public room a priority,” said schools Schools and United Teachers superintendent, Alberto of Dade reached a tentative Carvalho. agreement regarding the The referendum will details of the compensation supplement the inadequate package for county schools’ funding coming from Talla- education workforce. hassee, said United Teachers The deal is the largest of Dade president, Karla teacher pay increase in coun- Hernandez-Mats. ty history and will be effec- “For over 20 years we have tive Jan. 1, 2019. The school been underfunded, but the board and the teachers union [referendum] brings us at a representatives are expected better level,” said Hernan- to ratify the agreement fol- dez-Mats. lowing Wednesday’s school Full-time instructional staff Photo courtesy: Mary Cowart board meeting. will see pay increases ranging Miami-Dade County school board members reach tentative agreement with United Teachers of Dade follow- Through the referendum, SEE PAY 12B ing voter-approved Referendum #362. Cops called on South Florida attorney visiting clients Malik Leigh planned to conduct was in the community meet- “If you’re entering through his life. ing with clients. the common area to see Months later, Leigh under- mold testing due to complaints But the property manager someone who’s invited you to went a facelift to remove a had accused him of wander- go and see them … there’s re- fungal tumor that had devel- ZACH SCHLEIN at Stonybrook with an em- ing aimlessly and causing a ally no trespassing there,” he oped in his head. Law.com ployee of Hollywood-based disturbance, leaving Leigh to explained. That incident was fresh in Air-Mazing to conduct mold persuade police otherwise. Stonybrook’s management his mind when Stonybrook Malik Leigh provokes testing in several apartments. The attorney was eventually did not answer requests for residents appealed for help strong responses when he The move by Leigh was part able to leave freely without comment by press time. from apartments that they steps onto the Stonybrook of efforts to address what further incident. say are riddled with mold and Apartments in Riviera Beach. residents claim is squalor at “I’m counsel, they can’t SCARRED BY PAST other dangerous contami- The Watson Leigh partner the sprawling low-income prevent me from coming out Leigh’s investment and pas- nants. is legal counsel to a group apartment complex owned by My biggest issue was there,” Leigh said, noting that sion for the case stems from “My biggest issue was of tenants at the low-income Global Ministries Foundation the fact that I saw kids. similar scenarios have played his own history. the fact that I saw kids,” housing development, and and run by Millennia Housing I’ve got a scar on my out in the past at Stonybrook. Back in December 2002, the Leigh said. “I’ve got a scar residents generally welcome Management. head from ear to ear According to David S. attorney was spending the on my head from ear to ear him with open arms. Leigh, who had been on the Weinstein, a partner in Hin- night at a friend’s house in because I personally have because I personally Their landlord, though, and premises about two hours, shaw & Culbertson’s Miami Oklahoma after helping her gone through this myself, so its employees have a different was greeted by police on have“ gone through office, residents are protect- move out of her residence. I know what [mold] does.” reaction. his way out. That encounter this myself, so I know ed through their lease agree- While he was sleeping, the Property owner GMF did During a visit Nov. 15, a prop- cost him about another hour what [mold] does.” ments to freely invite guests, water tank burst, filling the not respond to multiple re- erty manager called police to spent explaining to Riviera including their legal counsel, residence with toxic mold. quests for comment. The remove Leigh, who’d arrived Beach police officers that he —Malik Leigh into their homes. The incident would change SEE CLIENTS 12B The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018

Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 11 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM MIAMI GARDENS Ravens go undefeated

YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS LEFT AND RIGHT

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The Miami Gardens Ravens 12U, scoring over 400 points, went undefeated in the regular season. They claimed victory in the 2018 Florida Youth Football League Superbowl and the Amer- ican Youth Football Regional Championship. The 12U Division team traveled to Orlando earlier this month to compete with some of the top teams in the country for the 2018 AYF National Champion- ship Tournament. Last week, both the 11U and 12U competed in the Battle Sports/Generation Nexxt National Championship in Fort Lauderdale. This is the second consecutive year that the team has gained major wins. They were the 2017 FYFL Superbowl, National Youth Football Alliance State and GenNexxt/Battle National Champions.

nity to witness the play that will forever be known as the ZIEGLER Miami Miracle. And what a game it was! The Dolphins and Patriots REPORT were exchanging blows. JENNY ZIEGLER, [email protected] Right out of the gate, the Patriots scored first on a 12- play, 75-yard touchdown, but United we stand on they missed the extra point – a point that came back to bite them in the butt in the a fair playing field end. The Dolphins answered Dolphins make football common right back with a nice little scoring drive of their own: denominator in the community A 5-play, 75-yard touchdown. The Miami Dolphins have The game went back and A man by the name of Rod- put together a program to do forth like this all day. ney King in a plea for peace just that – find that common That was until the Phins’ during civil unrest once ut- ground. It is fittingly called last-ditch, history-making, tered this simple question, Football Unites. unforgettable, miracle play. “can we all get along?” We just surpassed a little Photo via Spring Football I’m sure you’ve heard it It is often jokingly asked, holiday called Thanksgiv- Members of the Miami Dolphins and the team’s owner, Stephen Ross, created by now, but it was such an but the question is still rel- ing, where food, family and Football Unites to address racial issues and to unite communities. amazing feat, that one can’t evant and in need of an an- football are traditionally the help but keep replaying and swer today. order of the day. memorabilia and, of course, that their fundamental basis es for the tailgate experience. reliving it over and over and Well Mr. King, here is my Football Unites, a tailgate football. The educational is the same thing, which is They had a Q & A portion to over again. answer. initiative funded by Dol- component of the event is bridging the gap — the gap get to know their peers and So here it goes. This may be a bit optimis- phins’ owner Stephen Ross designed to create dialogue between police and commu- community leaders and to Seven seconds left in the tic, but this is what I hope and Dolphins players, was and foster positive relation- nities and just the gap be- help to come up with ideas game, 69 yards to go, one re- and pray for – A world where created to address issues of ships, uniting groups of dif- tween different cultures. A on how to make an impact in ception, two laterals, some “we are not judged by the racial inequality and to unite ferent races, genders, sexual huge melting pot of people their neighborhoods. great blocking and sending color of our skin, but by the communities. orientation and identities. that look just like us, people This is the third year for one Kenyon Drake into the content of our character,” as RISE (Ross initiative in And a visit from a Dolphins’ that look different from us, the program and it takes end zone to give the Dol- so eloquently put by the late Sports Equality) uses the wide receiver Kenny Stills people that dress different place before the Dolphins’ phins a 34-33 victory over Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. power of sports to bring was on tap for last Sunday’s than us,” said Sgt. Kessler regular season home games. the Patriots. I truly believe if we go that groups of people together to event. Brooks of PAL. “That inter- The latest Football Unites “Sorry Gronk, you are a extra mile, if we take that ex- improve race relations and Organizations that partici- action of going around with event was Sunday, Dec. 9, great player, but I’ve got tra step, then, yes, we can. advance social change. pated in the Football Unites those questions, breaking when the Dolphins took on somewhere to be,” said Sometimes it takes people The tailgate was designed grant program include: Tray- the ice and getting to know the New England Patriots. Drake. coming together, taking the to strengthen relationships von Martin Foundation, Ur- someone just by introducing It may not have been the When a team comes to- time to get to know one an- between community leaders, ban League, Islamic Center yourself by name and asking “Thrilla in Manila,” but it gether and is clicking on all other, and accepting and re- youth and law enforcement of Greater Miami and North questions; it meant a lot to definitely gave your heart an cylinders, you get a big win. specting each other’s differ- officials. It features games, Miami PAL. these kids.” extra tic-toc at Hard Rock. Just imagine what we ences. That can help to find food, live music, giveaways, “It was a huge melting pot Brooks chaperoned a bus- The kids and the commu- could do when we come to- that common ground. a chance to win autographed of different organizations, load of 14 kids of all age rang- nity leaders got an opportu- gether in our communities. The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 Tax refund fraud falls after prevention efforts State governments and IRS data-sharing agree- ment of Revenue. 2015. dress, it can flag it for er for Georgia. “So, the IRS has stopped ment among the IRS, “But by working to- “It was really bor- the others. we can all put our de- 605,000 confirmed crack down on criminals state revenue depart- gether, we’re prevent- dering on a crisis,” “The criminals are fenses up.” identity-theft re- ments, national tax ing dollars from go- said Terry Lemons, probably trying that As a result, the turns, a 40 percent JANNA HERRON ty-theft victims this professional groups ing out the door that an IRS senior spokes- same scheme with number of confirmed decrease from 2015. USA TODAY year through October and software prepa- we probably wouldn’t man. “That’s when neighboring states fraudulent and suspi- Financial institutions is down 19 percent ration companies to get back.” we had our first secu- and the IRS,” said cious tax returns has stopped 82,000 sus- It’s harder for a from last year and 72 help flag suspicious rity summit.” Lynne Riley, state also dropped since pect refunds so far criminal to steal your percent lower than returns and reduce WHAT HAPPENED? The parties agreed revenue commission- 2015. So far this year, SEE FALLS 14B tax refund, thanks in 2015, according to the number of stolen The number of to alert the others to to a concerted effort figures provided ex- refunds. identity thieves fil- suspicious behavior. from federal and state clusively to USA TO- “It was a problem ing fraudulent tax For instance, if one governments, and the DAY from the Inter- across the tax ecosys- returns and getting state notices a large private sector. nal Revenue Service. tem,” said Courtney refunds had been ris- number of returns The number of The reduction is a Kay-Decker, director ing since 2012 and hit being submitted from reported tax identi- result of a three-year of the Iowa Depart- worrisome levels by one suspicious IP ad- MIA- Perimeter Fencing Security Barbed Wire pany said in a statement. “They always have some Jr., who found the plead- Improvement “As a rule, Millennia strives kind of sinus infection, their ing failed to prove that the MCC-Y-141-A CLIENTS to ensure residents are pro- noses are always runny,” situation at Stonybrook was CONTINUED FROM 10B vided with safe and sanitary Grant said. “I’ve stepped an emergency worthy of im- MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at housing at all properties into apartments there mediate relief. Miami-Dade Aviation Department: Cordova, Tennessee-based owned or managed by the where I was sick for three Residents plan to file suit evangelical nonprofit is in company across the coun- days afterwards. I couldn’t in early 2019. Until then, Scope: Installation of 18” diameter stainless steel razor wire coil the process of selling the try.” breathe when I was in Leigh said his clients’ tenac- assembly on top of existing perimeter fence with “V” type connectors apartment community to But tenants of the Riviera those apartments, and my ity inspires him to pursue and 6 new barbed wire lines. Millennia, which currently Beach property and their al- health [would get] worse their claims. manages the complex. The lies tell a different story. and worse in the days after “As much as the manage- Packages Bidding: SBE/Const Trade Set-Aside: “A” Fencing. prospective owner denied “Stonybrook is kind of in- going in there.” ment company … tries to claims of hazardous condi- famous within West Palm The tenants’ union con- intimidate them and force Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Monday, January 7, 2019 @ 11:00 tions. as being a bad place,” said tacted Leigh, who became them to accept it, they’re AM “It is Millennia’s policy Grant Black, a member of counsel to several Stony- not,” he said. Millennia Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, not to comment on pend- the Palm Beach County brook residents in July. and GMF are ”doing it at all Conference Room #1 ing litigation. However, we Tenants Union, a renters’ A motion for an ex-parte of their facilities across the Sealed Bids Due: Monday, January 21, 2019 @ 2:00 PM deny the allegations raised advocacy group. temporary injunction failed country. This isn’t a one-off. Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher in the motion for prelimi- Stories of ill children are before Palm Beach Circuit This just happens to be one nary injunction,” the com- especially prevalent. Judge Howard K. Coates of the worst.” For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563

percent from the referendum funds to PAY their base pay. CONTINUED FROM 10B The 22.75 per- cent is reserved for from 12.5 percent to teachers who have 22.75 percent, de- been in the system MIA–Concourse H - Bathroom Renovation Miami Homestead General Aviation Security pending on base pay the longest, Hernan- MCC-X-116-A Enhancement and experience. Five dez-Mats said. MCC-I-111-B percent of this in- Later-career MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at crease will be effec- teachers make close Miami-Dade Aviation Department: MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at tive on Jan. 1, with to $64,000 to $70,000 Miami-Dade Aviation Department: the full supplement a year, depending on Scope: Interior renovation to 8 public restrooms on Concourse effective July 1. their years of com- “H” Level 2 and 2 employee restrooms on Ramp Level. It includes Scope: Airport Fence and gates to improved security to Miami The percent in- mitment. Veteran the new walls, toilet compartments, floors, walls and ceilings, toilet Homestead General Aviation Airport. The work will include 12,310 creases in pay are teachers are expect- accessories, plumbing, HVAC, fire alarm, and electrical work. linear feet of new fence and seven new single cantilever gates. determined by base ed to make between pay and career length $14,500 to $16,000 Packages Bidding: SBE/Const Trade Set-Aside: “A” Misc. General Packages Bidding: SBE/Const Trade Set-Aside: “A” Fencing-Unit with the county. extra a year, when Work, “B” Misc. Metal Framing, “C” Doors and Hardware, “D” Price/LF. “This will allow factoring the 22.75 Flooring (Tile), “E” Painting, “F” Fire Sprinklers, “G” Plumbing, “H” the employees to see percent from refer- HVAC, “I” Electrical. Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Monday, January 7, 2019 @ 10:00 AM benefits right away,” endum funds to their Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, Hernandez-Mats base pay. Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Tuesday, January 8, 2019 @ 10:00 AM Conference Room #1 said. Part-time teachers Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, Sealed Bids Due: Monday, January 21, 2019 @ 2:00 PM Earlier this year, the and substitutes will Conference Room #1 Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher Florida Legislature also receive an in- Sealed Bids Due: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 @ 2:00 PM approved 47 cents crease of eight per- Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563 per student funding cent, effective July 1, increase for schools’ 2019. For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563 regular operations. All other support Under the 2018-2019 personnel will also contract, there will receive a salary ad- be a recurring 1 per- justment of three cent pay increase for percent, retroactive teachers, retroactive to July 1, 2018. to July 2018, coming “Not a single per- MIA – RCF D60 Gate New Swing Doors from state funds. son in our bargain- TMB – Tamiami Executive Airport Hangar #109 MCC-V-059-A Members of the ing unit was left be- MCC-Y-146-A school board and hind in this effort,” MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at teachers union crit- Hernandez-Mats MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at Miami-Dade Aviation Department: icized the state’s said of the negotia- Miami-Dade Aviation Department: meager increase for tions. Scope: New exit doors, demolition of curtain wall and all required Miami-Dade County In addition, the Scope: Procure and install new pre-fabricated metal hangar to include power and data to operate hew sliding doors, ticket counters, display schools’ operations. school board will installation of new utilities and fire suppression system monitors and security system. It also includes removal of outside “That is all that we absorb increased in- bollards and new posts and pre-cast fence enclosures. were able to get from surance costs for all Packages Bidding: SBE/Const Trade Set-Aside: “A” Misc. General the money that the employees in 2019. Work, “B” Civil / Underground Utilities, “C” Misc.Metal, “D” Drywall, Packages Bidding: SBE/Const Trade Set-Aside: “A” Misc. General state sends us,” said “That’s a big deal,” “E” Doors/Hardware, “F” Painting, “G” Plumbing, “H” HVAC, “I” Work, “B” concrete, “C” Doors/Hardware, “D” Windows, “E” Hernandez-Mats. Hernandez-Mats Electrical, and “J” Fire Suppression System. Miscellaneous Metals, “F” Electrical. “That’s how measly said. “It is one of they were with us.” those things that is Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Friday, January 11, 2019 @ 11:00 AM Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Tuesday, January 8, 2018 @ 1:00 PM Miami-Dade unheard of.” Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, County teachers A free insurance Conference Room #1 Conference Room #1 have been underpaid option continues Sealed Bids Due: Friday, January 25, 2019 @ 2:00 PM Sealed Bids Due: Tuesday, January 22, 2018 @ 2:00 PM for years, according to be available to Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher to Hernandez-Mats. all employees, the The National Edu- school board said. For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563 For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563 cation Agency ranks “We are elated Florida 47th in the that the negotiated nation in teacher agreement provides CITY OF MIAMI pay, according to teachers with a com- a report published pensation package ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS in April. The aver- that honors their Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s office age teacher salary work and tireless TMB – Tamiami Executive Airport Hangar #102 is around $47,000 a commitment to the located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 for year. That’s about students and fami- the following: MCC-R-127-A $12,000 below the lies of Miami-Dade national average of County Public IFB NO. 998381 BOTTLED WATER AND FOOD GRADE ICE MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at $59,660, according to Schools,” Carval- CLOSING DATE/TIME: 2:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 Miami-Dade Aviation Department: the report. ho said. “We found A teacher begin- the means to com- (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: Friday, Scope: Procure and install new pre-fabricated metal hangar to include ning a career with pensate teachers in January 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM) installation of utilities and fire suppression system. the school system a way that demon- would receive 12.5 strates our respect Detailed specifications for this bid is available at the Procurement Packages Bidding: SBE/Const Trade Set-Aside: “A” Misc. General percent increase as for them and the website at www.miamigov.com/procurement or you may contact Pro- Work, “B” Civil Work (Underground Utilities), “C” Miscellaneous Metal, a supplement, said teaching profes- curement Contracting Officer Victoria Giraldo victoriagiraldo@mi- “D” Drywall, “E” Doors/Hardware, “F” Painting, “G” Plumbing, “H” Hernandez-Mats. sion.” amigov.com HVAC, “I” Electrical, and “J” Fire Suppression System. An entry level The referendum teacher salary starts also will fund im- THIS BID SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SI- Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Friday, January 11, 2019 @ 10:00 AM at about $41,000 a proved security. LENCE” IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI CODE SEC- Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, year. Rookie teach- Schools police have TION 18-74 ORDINANCE NO.12271. Conference Room #1 ers are expected to already started re- Sealed Bids Due: Friday, January 25, 2019 @ 2:00 PM CITY OFadd MIAMI, $5,000 to their cruiting for more Emilio T. González, Ph. D. AD NO. Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher 31908 City Manager FLORIDAyearly income, when school resource per- factoring the 12.5 sonnel. For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC A public hearing will be held by the City Commission The Miami Times 13 TechnologyMIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 13 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

After working out with “The Mirror,” fitness will never be the same

The Mirror pro- vides an at-home workout experience that gives you access to several classes. Photo via Shape Magazine

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COURTNEY CAMPBELL SETTING UP THE MIRROR floor stand and a wall mount to knew what they were doing. this. In fact, I can’t wait to marry Reviewed.comFITNESSWhen the Mirror arrived, two in- easily fit in any home. It also One thing I am worried about a rich husband so I can order this credibly nice delivery men helped comes with a free heart rate with using the Mirror is proper product for myself (I kid... sort of). For many of us, getting motivat- me pick a spot to put it and set monitor, resistance bands, and a form. Although you can see your- Naturally, at nearly $1,500, the ed to get our butts to the gym is it up. They also made sure I got care kit. But you’ll want to get a self in the Mirror and self-correct, high price point may deter most hard enough on its own. But fac- it connected to WiFi and showed comfortable yoga mat and a few that only helps if you know what people, but it is actually pretty tor in your job, kids, social life, me how to use the app before weights, which are required for proper form looks like. For exam- comparable to other similar dig- and errands and it seems like leaving, which I was very appre- some of the strength classes, to ple, I am terrible at lunges (it’s ital at-home gyms. For instance, there’s literally no time to phys- ciative of, and other Mirror own- complete your at-home workout. just a fact of life), but without a the wildly popular Peloton bike ically leave your home to go to ers should receive the same trainer physically there to correct has a startup cost of $2,245 and the gym. You could try and work amazing delivery service with WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK me, I may not recognize if I’m it also requires a $39 monthly out at home, but where do you their purchase. OUT WITH THE MIRROR doing them wrong. This could in- class subscription. start? The app is super easy to use After trying out my first class on crease the risk of injury, especial- However, I do feel that you can Enter the Mirror—a full-length too. When you first create your the Mirror—30 minutes of boxing ly if you’re brand new to working justify the cost as a long-term in- mirror that’s loaded with at-home profile, you answer basic ques- with Armond—I was hooked. Not out. vestment—as long as you actual- workout videos. At first glance, it tions about your height, weight, only could I see my own reflection It would be ideal to have some ly use it. looks like a regular mirror. It’s and age as well as your abili- perfectly, but I could also easily basic knowledge of workout I really enjoyed having easy tall and sleek, with a reflective ty, goals, favorite activities, the see the hologram of my trainer moves in order to do them prop- access to incredible workouts at screen that arguably makes you equipment you own, and whether on the screen. I do wish there erly and safely. Once the Mirror is any time of the day from quality look tanner (and therefore bet- you have any injuries. From there, was an option to make the trainer able to offer one-on-one classes, trainers. I’m not kidding you when ter). But when you turn it on, the the Mirror will recommend sever- just a bit larger so I could see the I’m hoping this issue can be rem- I say I was sore from these work- image of an instructor projects al classes of various levels and moves a little more clearly. edied. outs for several days, and I’m on the screen to give you an in- class length based on your pref- pretty active normally. After my credible workout. erences. You can also browse re- HOW GOOD ARE THE MIR- IS IT WORTH THE first 45 minute Strength + Car- The only catch is it costs cently added on-demand classes ROR’S CLASSES? PRICE TAG? dio class with Lance (my favorite $1,495 for the mirror itself, plus and filter them by class and train- The classes I took over the last In short: If you have the mon- class and instructor), it was hard an extra $39 per month for a er. month were both fun and chal- ey and hate leaving your home to sit thanks to all the pop squats subscription to the classes. The Mirror ships with both a lenging and the instructors really to workout, you should totally get he had me do. The Miami Times 14 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 Start the search for a more rewarding career that matches the tone, Shape up your resume in 2019 focus and messag- KATHLEEN FURORE your current position. tively impact the com- ing of the resume,” The Network Journal “But don’t stop there — pany?” says Leavy-Det- Leavy-Detrick says. the resume should real- rick. “You can include so- It’s the time of year ly speak to the next role That impact, she cial media profile links to think about New you’re targeting, and notes, doesn’t always provided that they’re Year’s resolutions — not the one you already have to be measurable relevant to your indus- and for many people, have,” Leavy-Detrick by numbers or metrics. try/role and that your that means resurrect- stresses. “It can be illustrated feed is appropriate for ing and fine-tuning an “If you’re trying to through accomplish- professional viewing. old resume and start- move up, include lan- ments, special projects, The same goes for your ing the search for a guage and keywords or anything else you portfolio, whether it’s a more rewarding job in that speak to those po- did that contributed to robust creative website 2019. What are some sitions. If you’re target- growth, revenue, prof- that houses samples ways these new job ing a managerial role itability, new/retained of your work, or a ba- seekers can make sure but have yet to man- customers, better ways sic site with just a few their resume is ready age people, speak to of doing things, cultur- pages detailing your for the job search, es- other aspects in which al improvements.” Photo via Peters Township experience, projects, pecially if “keywords” you’ve shown leader- 3. Leave off refer- Going into 2019, fine-tuning your resume may help you reach your career goals. and a bio.” and “search engines” ship skills, whether ences. They usually weren’t part of the job that’s working with don’t come into play “What’s considered social media, LinkedIn search lexicon the last stakeholders, mento- until well into the in- acceptable in a creative and other websites,” time they looked for a ring teammates, man- terview process any- field may be off-put- Leavy-Detrick says. job? aging projects, or step- way — and omitting ting in a more corpo- “If you are visible on Here, Dana ping up in a particular them will also save rate atmosphere,” says any of these platforms, Leavy-Detrick, manag- situation.” space. If you must in- Leavy-Detrick, who make sure they’re pro- ing director of Brook- 2. Communicate clude them, consider also suggests avoiding fessional, appropriate MIA – AA Admiral Club Infrastructure and New Stair and convey a message lyn Resume Studio, impact versus re- doing so on a separate “unnecessarily graph- MCC-X-113-A provided the following sponsibilities and ex- page as their own file, ic elements or photo- that’s consistent with tips to anyone about to graphs.” your resume.” perience. Leavy-asks Leavy-Detrick adds. MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at 5. Create a strong LinkedIn, for exam- begin a new job search candidates she works 4. Use color to Miami-Dade Aviation Department: in 2019: with how they would make your resume digital brand pres- ple, has become an es- ence. Unlike in pre-in- pecially important tool. 1. Tailor your re- you describe the value stand out. Integrate Scope: Provide new electrical service, replacement of existing AHUs ternet times, your re- “Recruiters often sume to the job you’re they brought to the or- pops of color sparing- and fabrication and installation of new stair. targeting. First, make ganization in the roles ly, stick to one color sume is now only one cross-reference, so sure your resume is up- part of your overall be sure your Linke- they’ve held. “In oth- that will print well Packages Bidding: SBE/Const Trade Set-Aside: “A” Misc. General to-date and includes brand. “Recruiters also dIn profile is in good er words, what were (reds, blues, greys), Work, “B” Misc. Metal, “C” Doors/Hardware, “D” Roofing, “E” the experience, skills look at how you’re pre- shape, and provides your accomplishments, and make sure it is in- Glass & Glazing, “F” Drywall, “G” Painting, “H” Plumbing, “I” Fire and impact relevant to senting yourself across a high-level overview or how did you posi- dustry-appropriate. Protection, “J” HVAC, and “K” Electrical.

major delays – up to for taxpayers.” trust anyone call- Lemons said. Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Thursday, January 10, 2019 @ 1:00 PM eight months in those ing claiming to be “As 2019 tax season Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, FALLS days – in getting your THE NEXT TARGET from the IRS. Also, approaches, we’re Conference Room #1 CONTINUED FROM 12B refund. As the IRS and the be wary of odd tax doing everything Sealed Bids Due: Thursday, January 24, 2019 @ 2:00 PM In addition to others ramp up their emails. The number we can to protect Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher this year, a 66 percent catching bad returns safeguards, identity of unique phishing taxpayers,” he said. drop from 2015. before they’re pro- thieves are now tar- schemes has jumped “We’re making head- For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563 cessed, the IRS has geting tax profession- this year versus last, way.” WHAT THIS MEANS also streamlined the als, human resource FOR YOU process for taxpay- departments and In 2015, almost ers who become vic- payroll officers to get 700,000 taxpayers tims. Instead of wait- more data – such as reported being a vic- ing an additional six copies of W-2 forms – tim of tax ID theft. In to eight months for to put together more 2017, that was down your refund, the de- authentic-looking tax to 242,000. If you lay is only a couple of returns that will slip were one of those months. through the defenses. unlucky taxpayers, “For many taxpay- The group is work- you had to file your ers, that’s the biggest ing to alert those pro- return by paper and check they’ll see all fessionals as well as provide an identity year,” Lemons said. continuing to warn theft affidavit. Even “That really creates taxpayers as well. worse, you faced a lot of hardships For instance, don’t

MIA – OPF Custom Building Remodeling MCC-V-102-A

MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at Miami-Dade Aviation Department:

Scope: Modifications to Building, interior finished updates, new toilet room, remodel existing toilet room, install wall partition, replace exterior storefront with new glass curtain wall, security cameras, ramp rework and pre-fabricated canopy.

Packages Bidding: SBE/Const Trade Set-Aside: “A” Misc. General Work, “B” Casework/Millwork, “C” Doors and Hardware, “D” Glass & Glazing, “E” Tiles, “F” Awning/Canopy, “G” Fire Sprinkler, “H” Plumbing, “I” HVAC, “J” Electrical.

Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Thursday, January 10, 2019 @ 10:00 AM Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, Conference Room #1 Sealed Bids Due: Thursday, January 24, 2019 @ 2:00 PM Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher

For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563

MIA – Building 845 Parking Lot Improvements MCC–S–048-A

MCM is soliciting bids for this project under the MCC-8-10 Program at Miami-Dade Aviation Department:

Scope: Project consists of site clearing & development of additional 107 parking spaces, removal and replanting of trees, new asphalt paving system, pavement markings, wheel stops, concrete curbs, sidewalks, and lighting system.

Packages Bidding: SBE/Const Trade Set-Aside: “A” Civil Work (Underground Utility), “B” Fencing, “C” Pavement, “D” Irrig./ Landscaping, “F” Paving Markings, “G” Electrical.

Pre-bid Conference (Mandatory): Wednesday, January 9, 2019 @ 1:00 PM Location: MCM 4301 NW 22nd Street, Building 3030, 2nd Floor, Conference Room #1 Sealed Bids Due: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 @ 2:00 PM Bonding required for bids of $200,000 or higher

For information, please contact MCM’s MIA offices (305)869-4563 The Miami Times 15 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018

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NAACP’s concerns in the platform, fairness The NAACP has re- with social media breach a blog post, giving an in artificial intelli- turned a recent dona- ARRIANA MCLYMORE ily on Instagram as update on the compa- gence and algorithms, tion from Facebook AfroTech the platform gained ny’s civil rights audit. protecting users from as part of the protest. more popularity and After a series of users. hacks that impacted This week, the Director, Travel Industry Sales & Marketing – millions of users, the New York Times Latin America & Caribbean National Association published a report for the Advancement outlining how Afri- Destination marketing organization seeking an experienced Travel In- of Colored People can-Americans were dustry Sales & Marketing Director with a proven track record. This (NAACP) is calling specifically targeted person is responsible for developing, managing and executing the tour- for a one-week pro- during Russia’s so- ism activities and strategic marketing plans/programs to support sales, test against Facebook. cial media influence market share expansion, goals and objectives for the GMCVB. These The organization campaign with fake programs are designed to sell and promote Greater Miami as a desti- is encouraging its pages and accounts. nation to the Latin American & Caribbean travel trade. Responsibilities members and part- In some cases, activ- include managing the GMCVB’s Latin America & Caribbean Represen- ners to log out of ists were even paid to tation offices; expanding Greater Miami’s products/programs across Facebook, which hold rallies and dis- all travel industry segments; generating group leads for Miami hotels started on Tuesday, tribute content. The and the destination’s large meeting facilities; and collaborating on sales to protest multiple Times report also awareness initiatives alongside the GMCVB’s Multicultural Tourism & data breaches on the noted that Russians Image via Recode Development team. platform that target- used interest in Afri- NAACP wants members to boycott Facebook and other ed African-American can-American histo- social media apps. Requires: Bachelors degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, users specifically.ry and culture to try Business Administration or related field, minimum of 5 years hotel The NAACP is using to manipulate Black sales, destination sales or related work experience and group sales the hashtag #LogOut- users on Facebook’s experience. Excellent command of English. Spanish and Portuguese Facebook on plat- platforms. One Ins- is a plus. forms like Twitter for tagram account, @ visibility. blackstagram, had CITY OF MIAMI, Candidate must possess good management skills including, manage- “We recognize that over 300,000 follow- FLORIDA ment of projects and relationships, as well as an aptitude for marketing, Invitation to Bid advertising & media. Facebook is now a ers. NOTICE TO THE mainstay in commu- “We updated our (A) Tract C Excavation Package (Certified Miami nication,” NAACP policy to expressly Dade CountyPUBLIC Small Business Enterprises only) The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is a sales and market- President and CEO ban misrepresenta- A public hearing ing company. Our mission is to market Greater Miami & the Beaches (B) Loading Dock Bumpers and Stationary across the globe as a premier convention & vacation destination. Visit Derrick Johnson told tions about how to will be held by the our website at www.MiamiandBeaches.com. AfroTech. “We want vote, such as claims Loading Dock Equipment Package City Commission this protest to be a di- that you can vote (C) Ceramic Tiling Package We offer an excellent compensation & benefits package. For consid- alogue that escalates using an online app, (D) Resilient Sheet Flooring, Resilient Base, and eration, qualified candidates SEND resume & salary requirements by into action [from and statements about Tile Carpeting Package January 11, 2019 to: [email protected] or fax: 305 530-5859. Facebook].” whether a vote will be EOE NO PHONE CALLS The NAACP also counted,” Facebook’s Yates & Sons Construction Company and Jackson Health Systems cor- wants users to sign Chief Operating Of- dially invite subcontractors to complete and submit their bids by Wednes- out of WhatsApp ficer Sheryl Sand- day, January 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm for the following project: and Instagram, Face- berg said in a blog book’s other prop- post. “Other misin- Jackson Health System erties; however, the formation related to JHS West Medical Campus protest does not in- voting – including clude Twitter, which false claims of poll- The Invitation to Bid includes the following packages: CITY OFwas MIAMI, also used in Rus- ing place closures, • Jackson West / 100% Construction Documents Shell and FLORIDAsian election interfer- long lines, and wait Interior Build Out, Prepared by Perkins and Will Architects, Inc. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ence efforts. Accord- times – is proactive- NOTICE TO THE – September 24, 2018 PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE ing to the New York ly sent to third-party • Jackson West Project Specifications, Prepared by Perkins and PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLICTimes, Russia’s 2017 fact-checkers for re- Will Architects, Inc.– September 24, 2018 A publicefforts hearing focused heav- view.” • Small Business Enterprise (SBE) & Responsible Wages – The Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach (HACMB) is plac- will be held by the Attached Form A-6, A-14 & A-16 ing for public view and comment, its Annual Plan for the Fiscal Year City Commission 2019. The Plan will be placed for public view and comment for 45 days Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings and other con- starting on Thursday, December 20, 2018 through Monday, February struction documents will be available through W. G. Yates Construction. 4, 2019 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the HACMB Respond to Michael Posey at [email protected] to get access to Executive Office, located at 200 Alton Road, First Floor, Miami Beach, bid documents. Florida. All comments must be submitted in writing and received no lat- er than Monday, February 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the following address: All bids must delivered in a sealed envelope to W. G. Yates onsite construction trailer located at 7800 North West 29th Street, Doral, HACMB Executive Office Florida 33122. Complete address is listed below: Ref: Annual Plan 200 Alton Road Miami Beach, FL 33139 CITYW.G. YatesOF MIAMI, Onsite Construction Trailer - Jackson West Memorial Hospital FLORIDA Attn: Mike Posey There will be a Public Hearing at the HACMB for the purpose of discuss- NOTICE TO7800 THE NW 29th Street ing its Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2019. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Rebecca Tow- Doral, Florida 33122 PUBLIC ers North Multi-Purpose Room, 200 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida. A public hearing All interested persons are welcomed to attend and will be heard. Yates is committed to supporting the economic development of certified Miami-Dade willcounty be heldsmall bybusiness the enterprise-construction (SBE-C) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please firms. Miami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are encouraged to City Commission contact the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach at (305) 532- submit a bid package for this and future projects. W.G. Yates & Sons 6401 ext. 3020 one week in advance if special accommodations are Construction Company and associated partners are an equal opportunity required. employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

All questions can be directed to Mike Posey at [email protected]. The Miami Times 16 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Good Taste SECTION C

Author and writer C.L. Brown in promotional picture from his Facebook Welling up fan page. Brown has so far self-published three books. with words Local author C.L. Brown touches the hearts of several readers

K. BARRETT BILALI [email protected]

C. L. Brown has an uncanny ability to bring people to tears. He does not hit them, nor does he say mean words. He simply writes. When read, people can feel such deep emotions that tears begin to fall in joy, reflection and loss. It just happens, Brown said. “I am always amazed by the reaction I get,” said Brown. “A lot of people are just moved emotionally.” “What amazes me more is the fact that I came from nowhere,” said Brown. “But I can’t say that. There was a seed inside me that I just had not discovered yet.” But Brown’s talent is being discovered as readers begin to find his three self-published books. The Miami writer bought a booth at this year’s book fair to share his collec- tions of his poems and writings. Brown also uses social media to promote his work and has caught the attention of SEE WORDS 6C BrownC.L.

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NAMIBIA Experience art, BASK IN DESERT SANDS beats and lyrics Innovation traveling exhibit Four reasons Namibia should makes Miami stop be on your travel wish list 4C 6C The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018

THE PARK WHERE JAZZ, SOUL AND GOSPEL MEET

HUNDREDS GROOVED AT FREE, SEMIANNUAL CONCERT

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tribute to Melton Mustafa Sr. and a trumpeter’s native land, and covers of Ray Charles and Luther Vandross’ songs blended with the crowd at Music A in the Park. More than 400 residents packed into the Betty T. Ferguson Amphitheater for Music in the Park on Dec. 7 in Miami Gar- dens. The audience clapped their hands and tapped their feet to Jean Caze and South Florida gospel songstress Gia Wyre during the free semiannual concert. Jean Caze Presents Amédé featured the jazz trumpeter who showcased his conch shell trumpet skills. Caze paid tribute to his native country, Haiti, with an instrumental and improvisa- tional performance. For the second part of the show, Wyre showed off a wide rep- ertoire, singing gospel, R&B, soul and blues. The crowd sang along as she performed her rendition of “Yes Jesus Loves Me,” Ray Charles’ “Night and Day,” Luther Vandross’ “Never Too Much” and Jill Scott's “He Loves Me.” The next Music in the Park concert is scheduled for May 3. It is sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan, the Sunshine Jazz Organization, Miami Gardens Coun- cilman Erhabor Ighodaro and the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Department. “We had such an amazing lineup,” Jordan said. “I was thrilled to feature jazz, soul, and gospel music at this Music in the Park concert.”

Jean Caze plays the trumpet and conch shell at the concert.

Gia Wyre sings at Music in the Park. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018

THE SOCIAL WHIRL NYAMEKYE DANIEL | [email protected] As adults, leaders and teachers in the community, it is important that we pave the way for the younger generation. Whether it be through gentle or hard advice, telling our stories or donating time or money, our future depends on the foundations that we establish. Many adults this week showed that they did not forget their fundamental role to pass on greatness, big or small.

Photo courtesy of Tye Live FROM WHENCE HE CAME Dozens of student- Davica Williams and Rita Cornelius at the Out of athletes filled theBooker the Box Domestic Violence Forum. T. Washington Senior High School Auditorium on Photo courtesy of the Booker T. Washington Alumni Association Inc. Wednesday, Dec. 12, for an Larry Little greets student-athletes at Booker T. Washington Senior High opportunity to interact with School. a man whose fame began at BTW. Larry Little was a star football player for the mighty Tornadoes of Overtown. He left footprints for athletes, male and female, to follow. Little graduated in the Class of 1963 from BTW and continued to earn fame as an outstanding football athlete at Bethune-Cookman KIPP Miami, a national network of non-profit public University, which catapulted him into fame later as a charter schools, provided its teachers with a tour of starting right guard for the Art Basel at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Miami Dolphins. As a Dec. 8, many for the very first time. Dolphin, he won two Super Bowl championships. Little violence to tell their stories. Ross, Kantrel Smith and has an unbroken record as of Sister I Have Your Back Jessica Williams all shared 2018 of “The Perfect Season.” hosted its firstComing their stories. For some of the He entered the Football Hall of Out of The Box Domestic speakers, this was their very Fame in Canton, Ohio, in 1993. Violence Forum on Sunday first time doing so publicly. Many know Little as a Football at Allure Hair Boutique, 3904 Mental health therapist Hall of Fame celebrity; S. State Road 7, in Miramar. Mat Jeanius and model It was a call to action to not Dennis Brown were also however, he is philanthropic From left to right Terri Elliot, Keon Hardemon, Sherria Elliott, Francis Suarez and in paying forward to students only bring awareness but to in attendance. There were who need financial assistance Flo Rida at the Ark of the City Wall of Fame. put in place a plan of action special performances by to enter college. After a The KIPP Sunrise teachers to gather his family and two onto 12th Avenue South to to prevent and stop domestic Vaughns, Valencia Brown warm welcome back home will now bring the world of of each animal into an ark, 62nd Street, 62nd Street violence. and Petronia Thompson. Wednesday, Little’s hearty art to the classroom, using which he was also advised West to 15th Avenue, and 15th Tylisha McKinney, inspirational speech to the images captured from Art to build to save them from a Avenue North to arrive at affectionately known as Tye FROM A CENTURY AGO young athletes focused on Basel as part of their lessons massive storm. 68th Street. Live, started Sister I Have Deacon George Williams the highlights of his football so students can interpret the Growing up and spending This year the foundation Your Back in September of Daysprings Missionary career through video clips and pieces using newly learned time in the Liberty City area honored various community 2017. The organization’s goal Baptist Church will turn his interactive commentary to vocabulary words. Often, as youth, two Miami natives, leaders and professionals in is to remind women of all 100 years old on Dec. 23. enhance awareness of some we learned lessons in school Terry and Sherria Elliot, the entertainment business ages, ethnicities, races and The church is under the visuals. The students got an that we couldn’t see how it have acknowledged that as with a Wall of Fame, backgrounds that they are leadership of Elder Micheal opportunity to meet-and- could be applied to business owners dedicated to those who have strong and relevant. Women Roan. Williams has five sisters greet an athlete who has not life, but in this case, there is a way they made a positive impact. This from all over the United States remaining, Cleotha, Claudia, forgotten from whence he the students will be can help give back year’s Wall of Fame honorees have been inspired by this Laura Ann, Catherine and came. learning from real- to their community. were Pitbull, Flo Rida, movement. Sister I Have Your Bernice who, along with life experiences. They have worked DJ Khaled, Teddy Riley, Back has honored women his family and friends, FROM WHAT THEY SAW Through pictures over the last 11 years Scarface, 2 Live Crew, Tom such as Mama Jones (from give thanks to God for this A group of Liberty City and videos taken to bring smiles to Joyner, Michael Sterling, Love & Hip-Hop and mother blessing. schoolteachers will be using by teachers, the the faces of children Hi Five, Joseph Caleb and of rapper Jim Jones), locals As many continue to share their experience at Art Basel students will gain in Liberty City Riddick Bowe among others. Shannan Ighodaro, Davica their stories of victory, pain to enrich the minds of their access to a major Williams during the holidays. The Miami Northwestern Williams, Gwendolyn and experiences, hopefully students. KIPP Miami, a event in Miami that Each year, through Senior High School Football Bennet, Akua Scott, they leave the marks that national network of nonprofit allows the city to be a space their nonprofit organization, team also celebrated their Melanie Burke, Devonne they intend to. In addition, public charter schools, of global learning. the Ark of the City Inc., state championship win at Davis, Rebecca “Butterfly” hopefully, it encourages provided its teachers with the Elliots have hosted a the parade. The cheerleaders, Vaughns, Stichiz and many others to remember where a tour of Art Basel at the FROM THE ARK OF THE CITY Christmas parade and toy school band, dancers and more. they came from, teach real- Miami Beach Convention In the Bible, in the book giveaway. players hit the route in blue, Most of the speakers at life lessons, give to others and Center on Dec. 8, many of Genesis, there is the story Dubbed “Xmas on 15th yellow, white and black Sunday’s forum were come out of their boxes. for the very first time. The that even those who have Avenue,” this year’s parade shouting, “Let’s go, Bulls!” domestic violence survivors. Don’t forget to live, laugh organization opened its first never attended Bible study took place on Saturday, Dec. Shannan “Charito” Henley, and love in this whirl. Miami school in Liberty City, or Sunday School may have 15. The parade departed from FROM INSIDE OF THE BOX Queen Kay Wells, Tania To be featured in this column, KIPP Sunrise Academy, at the heard of. It is the story of Northwest 12th Avenue and A local organization is Andre, Felicia Brown, contact Nyam at emailnyam@ beginning of the school year. Noah’s ark. God told Noah Northwest 71st Street, then urging victims of domestic Shanda Roberts, Linda gmail.com.

Toni Braxton is in the holiday spirit with Lifetime movie Songstress embraces love of acting me feel happy and festive and excited. I got a three-picture in new film airing on Christmas deal at Lifetime and I thought a Christmas movie would be the Associated Press perfect way to come out and introduce it.” Toni Braxton has been nom- But not only is she working inated for Grammys again for hard in front of the camera, her latest album, but these days she’s putting in sweat equity the singer is also focusing on behind it. Braxton serves as acting — and flexing her pro- I love Christmas an executive producer on the ducing muscles. movies. Holiday movie. She said she got “a little “I find that I really love time makes me feel taste” of executive producing everything about film and over the years “but now that film-making,” the multiplati- happy and festive I’ve bitten the apple, I want the num-singer said in a recent in- and excited. I got a whole thing.” terview. “I just really love mov- three-picture deal at Braxton’s first film role was ies, whether TV or anything “ in 2001’s “Kingdom Come.” Lifetime and I thought that’s dealing with film.” a Christmas movie Since then, she’s starred in sev- Braxton, a seven-time Gram- would be the perfect eral TV movies, including her my winner nominated for three own biopic, 2016’s “Toni Brax- more Grammys earlier this way to come out and ton: Un-Break My Heart” and month for her latest album “Sex introduce it.” “Faith Under Fire” which pre- & Cigarettes,” is currently star- miered earlier this year. ring in “Every Day Is Christ- —Toni Braaxton Photo via Billboard But longtime fans shouldn’t mas” on Lifetime. Inspired by Toni Braxton be worried that Toni is swap- the Charles Dickens classic, “A ping her music for movies. Christmas Carol,” the movie (“Every Day is Christmas” is ic who “humbugs” love, Alexis her to risk the one thing money Why? “Because love it so centers around Alexis Taylor, re-airing on Lifetime on Satur- ends up embracing the spirit of can’t buy: her heart. much,” Braxton exclaimed. played by Braxton, as she gets day and on Christmas Day.) Christmas when her past, pres- “I love Christmas movies,” “It’s my favorite thing to do — the holiday visit of a lifetime. A self-proclaimed workahol- ent, and future collide, forcing she said. “Holiday time makes performing.” Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM SOUTH AFRICA NAMIBIA BASK IN DESERT SANDS Four reasons Namibia should be on your travel wish list

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Despite being located a short plane ride away from South Africa, Na- mibia isn’t a destination you’ll find on many people’s travel wish list. This southwestern African country with German roots is an interesting cultural mash-up with endless activities and natural wonders that cater to every traveler’s style and budget. If you’ve been looking for your next African ad- venture, experiencing the beauty of Namibia should be at the top of your list. Don’t believe us? Here are a few highlights of this vibrant nation that will have you booking a flight asap.

SLEEP IN STYLE Fly into the capital city of Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport and head just outside the city to Windhoek Game Camp for some low-key luxury glamping at a very affordable price. Starting at around $50, become one with nature as you share your accommodations with friendly giraffes and other wildlife that freely roam the property and don’t mind tanning with you at the pool. Looking for some beach time? Surrounded by ocean on three sides, the Strand Hotel Swakopmund is the place to see and be seen without breaking the bank. Have a little cash to burn? andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is synonymous with luxury in Namibia and offers breathtaking views of the Namibian desert.

FOR THE CULTURE Visit Tintenplast, the parliament building, Parliament Gardens and the historic Katatura Township for a glimpse into local life. Bask in the #AfricanGirlMagic of the Herero women and grab a bite to eat at well-known hotspots like Restaurant Gathemann for a bit of fusion, or La Marmite for delicious North and West African cuisine.

BUCKET LIST CHECK Hire a reliable local tour guide and take a drive into the Namibian desert. Stop along the Skeleton Coast to spot shipwrecks, Walvis Bay to watch the Atlantic Ocean and desert collide, and the clay pan of Dead- vlei — home to 900-year-old “dead” trees — before finally reaching the town of Sossusvlei. In Sossusvlei, be sure to spend the night so you can experience the Namib Desert (known to be the world’s oldest desert) at dawn. Hike the stunning red sands of Dune 45 (the most photographed dune in the world) and catch a spectacular sunrise. If you’re looking for more adventure, take an ATV ride around Dune 7 (the highest dune in the world) or opt for a hot air balloon ride and experience the natural beauty of the Namib from above.

CIRCLE OF LIFE Get up close and personal with Mufasa's pride with a trip to Etosha Na- tional Park for a three-day guided safari tour that will introduce you to the amazing nature and wildlife reserves Namibia has to offer.

Herero women in Namibia

Photo via spiritedpursuit.com The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 Celebrities weigh in on latest Oscars controversy Nick Cannon sees much irony in the We’ve allowed them to grow. the situation as a learning les- So why can’t we allow the peo- son. Gadsby told The AP Hart way the Oscars handled Kevin Hart ple that the Academy employs could “bridge those things or empowers to grow?” that he once said and to a cer- GARY GERARD HAMILTON his new show, “The Masked Cannon also noted how tain point believed, that he no Associated Press Singer,” told The Associat- when actress Hattie McDan- longer does. I think it’s a lost ed Press he talked with Hart iel became the first Afri- moment that could’ve been a Nick Cannon isn’t just de- during the controversy, and can-American woman to win really constructive bridge.” fending his friend and fellow said “I felt that the Academy an Academy Award in 1940 for Cannon also showed sup- comedian Kevin Hart over the actually could’ve handled it in “Gone With the Wind,” she port for Hart on Twitter by Oscars hosting controversy. a different way.” He added that had to sit in the back corner re-posting old tweets from He’s also going after the Acad- organizers should have done of the venue alone because it female comics Amy Schumer, emy of Motion Picture Arts their research before offering had a strict no-Blacks policy. Sarah Silverman and Chelsea and Sciences itself. Hart the gig. “Did anybody receive an apol- Handler that also contained Cannon was one of many The veteran “Wild N Out” ogy for that?” Cannon asked. LGBTQ slurs and derogatory cheering the decision to ap- host also said there’s an irony The Academy of Motion Pic- terms. point Hart as host of the Feb. 24 to this situation because he ture Arts and Sciences did not Cannon said he wanted to telecast but then with dismay believes the Academy has its respond to a request for com- highlight “great artists” who watched as his friend volun- own skeletons when it comes ment Tuesday. he respects. “Again, there’s tarily stepped down following to both racism and a lack of di- Other comedians like Kathy clearly a double standard in an outcry over past homopho- versity. Griffin and Hannah Gads- Hollywood.” He added: “I just bic tweets. Hart contended He recalled that as recently by have voiced their support wanted to show it doesn’t Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP he’d already addressed those as 2014, the 6,000 or so Oscar for Hart even if they view his matter what your race, your tweets and they no longer rep- voters were nearly 94 percent In this Dec. 10, 2018 photo, Nick Cannon poses for apology as underwhelming. gender or even what your per- resented his views. white and 77 percent male. a portrait in New York to promote his new show, “The Gadsby, an openly gay come- spective truly is. We all make Cannon, who was promoting “But things are changing. Masked Singer.” dian, said Hart could’ve used mistakes — myself included.” James Baldwin book adapts to theater screens Couple portrays trusting love in a tests) tends to be framed in personal terms, as a matter world ruled by hate in new film of individual will, of good or foolish choices of the MANOHLA DARGIS He is sanctified by this vision heart and head. The greater The New York Times of himself, by his desires and world always presses in on by the love — of a woman the star-crossed lovers even Every so often, the char- and of Jenkins himself — that when the movie pretends acters in Barry Jenkins’s helps define him. This is also otherwise, shaping or just anguished and mournful “If how his fiancée, Tish (KiKi quietly tugging at their story. Beale Street Could Talk” look Layne), sees him and how Here, the world — white, straight at the camera, and at she shares him with us as she pitiless, punishing — comes you. In some movies, this kind tells their story, which takes down like a hammer on of direct address can seem place largely in New York in Fonny and Tish. Because no conspiratorial, suggesting that matter the purity and grace you and a character are in on of their love when they a joke. Elsewhere, these gazes wander the Village, or eat in seem accusatory, assaultive, a friendly Spanish restaurant beseeching; here, most feel that was a Baldwin favorite, intimate and inviting, but they are never simply two also expansive. When two people in love but also an lovers look at each other in The greater world affront to the power of the this movie, the tenderness in always presses in on white world. their eyes softens everything, Tish’s voice-over does creating a radiance that folds the star-crossed lovers Photo via Tatum Mangus/Annapurna Pictures a lot of work, guiding you around them like a blanket, even when the movie From left, Stephan James, KiKi Layne and Brian Tyree Henry in Barry Jenkins’s “If through the narrative turns blunting the world. You feel “ as it adds social commentary pretends otherwise, Beale Street Could Talk,” an adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel. the warmth, the softness, too. and personal asides. Layne One of the most pivotal shaping or just quietly which announced him as a and James are appealing, major American filmmaker. looks in the movie is direct- tugging at their story.” but perhaps because their ed at the 22-year-old Alonzo He wrote and directed “Beale characters’ lives are so frag- (Stephan James, a heartbreak- Street,” closely adapting it mented, their performances er) as he stands in a pale swirl from the 1974 James Baldwin never build the emotion- of cigarette smoke next to novel. The story tracks Fon- al momentum or find the a sculpture he’s creating. A ny and Tish’s life together, depths of feeling the story haunting, somewhat elusive starting around the time she needs. Jenkins does find it, man known as Fonny, he turns realizes she’s pregnant. As it though, most memorably in wood, stone and metal into hopscotches around, jumping a staggering flashback with art, and is similarly trans- the early 1970s. This roman- from the present to the past Fonny’s old friend, Daniel (a forming his identity as a Black tically swoony vision of the and back, it replays scenes brilliant Brian Tyree Henry). man in America. He dreams, beloved seems like a reverie from their shared childhood Daniel has just been released sleeps and makes art and love from a bohemian fantasy, the in Harlem and, after their from prison, after being in a West Village basement kind once pursued by hungry friendship turns to romance, framed by the police. Now, apartment with no charm and young strivers in Paris and their budding life together. as he sits in Fonny and Tish’s a bathtub in the middle of it. the old Greenwich Village. The story eventually focuses home, gently held by love Now, as he faces his work, Except that Fonny and Tish on the present with Fonny in and friendship — and by the camera circles Fonny as are loving while Black, an ex- jail and Tish fighting — with Jenkins’s limpid gaze — Dan- smoke billows around him in istential truth that is turned help from their families — to iel seems to grow heavier, the opposite direction. into a nightmare. get him released. monumental. He’s sharing a Illuminated by a naked bulb This is Jenkins’s third Photo via Tatum Mangus/Annapurna Pictures In most white screen familiar story of raw, brutal hanging from the ceiling, feature-length movie and his Layne and James portray a couple living in New York romances, the love between American racial injustice, and Fonny looks beautiful, holy. follow-up to “Moonlight,” in the early 1970s. a man and a woman (and its it is devastating.

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NYAMEKYE DANIEL ham. He said audiences were [email protected] “hit with a lot of lights, a lot of images, lots of energy.” A traveling exhibit last Fri- The Miami exhibit centered day proved that art could be an around 40 to 50 installations experience. that focused on and celebrated Art, Beats and Lyrics re- women of color. turned to Miami and brought One of the highlights of the its fusion of art and hip-hop, exhibit was Okamura’s version offering a one-of-a-kind cultur- of Rosie the Riveter. The Art, Beats and Lyrics exhibit featured visual art from Tim Okamura, Yung Yemi, Nathan “Miami al experience. Rosie the Riveter is a symbol Nate” Delinois, and the show’s very own curator, Dubelyoo. “We bring that wow factor, of American feminism that get them exposed to artists represents the mobilization they have never seen,” said of women to the workforce Jabari Graham, the creator of during World War II. Her Art, Beats and Lyrics. image is still used to emblem- Art, Beats and Lyrics is not ize feminism and women’s the average art show. Guests strength today. didn’t just peruse in dark The original image shows a clothes, sipping wine with hors white woman dressed in blue d'oeuvres in hand. Instead, Art, overalls showing off her biceps Beats and Lyrics is a product of and wearing a red polka dot the digital age with bigger guts. headscarf to tie up her hair. The exhibit synced the On the other hand, Okamu- worlds of tech and fine art and ra’s 8-foot-by-8-foot installa- added whiskey for an extra tion features a chocolate-toned spark. woman wearing an African Starting in Atlanta in 2007 print head wrap and plaid as annual art and music show, overalls. What is most striking Art, Beats and Lyrics has now in Okamura’s version are the been able to embark on a 10- distinct features of the wom- city tour through a partnership an’s face. with Jack Daniels Tennessee “It is important that people Honey. Attendees enjoyed see images that look like them,” complimentary cocktails and said Dubelyoo, adding that 50 recipes courtesy of the whiskey percent of the attendees of giant. the exhibit have been women. The exhibit featured “They then feel more connect- tech-centric visual art from ed to it.” Tim Okamura, Yung Yemi, Along with the captivation of local notable, Nathan “Miami the visual art, guests enjoyed Nate” Delinois, and the show’s the sounds of DJ Wally Sparks very own curator, Dubelyoo. – well-known for his mixes “We take images and make of top hip-hop anthems – and them larger than life with a headlining performance by One of the highlights of the exhibit is Okamura’s 8-foot-by-8-foot version of Rosie the Riveter. lights and music,” said Gra- female hip-hop artist, Rapsody.

moved by his work.” majoring in computer sci- He then copied and pasted “Through his words he ence and had an inclination the poem on his Facebook WORDS shares a very high vibration, to drop out. page. Since then he has built CONTINUED FROM 1C like any great art be it music, “I think what kept me in and audience of nearly 3,000 paintings, literature, creations college was my father saying, fans. actress Kimberly Elise. in nature or poetry, high vi- if you drop out, you are go- The kid who hated to read “I was at the Miami Book brations raise those who ex- ing to be out of this house,” in public then found himself Fair during my lunch period perience it and thus they are he said. at poetry readings and music one afternoon,” said Odisa lifted too. It is a great gift that In his graduating class events, reading his work to Carvajal. “I stopped at his artists like C.L. possess that there were 15 students in the appreciative audiences. By booth and picked up his book, we who consume the art get graduate program and 233 performing at Miami-based ‘Loud Whispers of Silent to experience. It's a beautiful were getting their bachelor's. SpeakFriday events, Brown Souls’ poems. I read a poem gift C.L. is able to give the He thought of the odds of get- met other poets and built a called ‘Stay’ on page 4 of the world through his poetry.” ting a job competing against local following as well. book. The poem moved me 233 versus 15 and decided to In 2013, he started writ- to tears.” THE WRITER WHO ONCE get his master’s in Manage- ing his first book in earnest. Carvajal said she was so HATED TO READ ment Information Systems at The following year, Brown’s touched by the piece that she Brown confessed that he Nova Southeastern College. mother died and he dedi- bought the book. never liked school. In fact, he “If I had a master's,” he cated a section of poems in “It is about lovers who are hated reading and was terri- said. “I would be more com- “Loud Whispers of Silent no longer together. Anyone bly shy. petitive in the workplace Souls” about her and his loss. who has loved and lost a great “I was terrified to read in market.” He self-published his first love can feel the longing in public,” said Brown, who With an advanced degree, book on May 5, 2015 by us- each word of that poem,” said moved to Miami from Jamai- his career to pay the bills and ing Createspace and Ingram- Carvajal. ca when he was 12 years old. keep on the lights was set in spark, two well-known sites “When a writer can evoke Brown was one of 11 sib- information technology, but for writers and self-publish- such emotion, you know he is lings. No one in his family his unexpected writing ca- ers. good.” finished school. They either reer was just beginning. The first week he sold 15 Carvajal and Brown took a never went or dropped out. books by simply sending out picture together and became “I thought about dropping SELF-PUBLISHING the word on Facebook. The friends on social media. out, but I remember thinking Brown wrote and pub- book was available on Am- Elise, who is best known for if I drop out, four years will lished his first poem in 2007 azon and other online sites her star roles in Tyler Perry’s pass regardless,” pondered on his myspace.com page. such as Barnes and Noble, “Diary of a Mad Black Wom- Brown. “But if I stayed in The response set the stage Walmart and Ebay. an,” connected with Brown school I will have a diploma, Photo courtesy C.L. Brown for his future work. His second book, “Bare,” on Instagram and is now one and if not I will have noth- Brown poses with Odisa Carvajal, left and friend at One girl read his work and begins with an introduction of his biggest fans. ing, so I decided to stay in the Miami Book Fair last month. was brought to tears. by Miami-based freestyle “His poems definitely have school.” “It was my first writing out- poet Rebecca "Butterfly" a way of penetrating your He stuck it out and became Florida International Uni- school. One day he remem- side of school,” said Brown. Vaughns, who Brown met heart,” said Elise. “I have nev- the first in his family to grad- versity accepted him and he bers asking himself, “what “It was my first time trying to and befriended while attend- er cried, but I have been very uate high school. started there right after high are you doing here?” He was express myself on paper.” ing poetry readings. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM You & Yours SECTION D Miami Gardens

Mayor Oliver Gilbert III, center, Ted Lucas, right, and Miami Gardens officials cut the ribbon to Buccaneer Park.

Miami Times photos/Tamica Jean-Charles

GRAND Buccaneer Park welcomes hundreds of residents

TAMICA JEAN-CHARLES center, gazebos and basket- [email protected] ball and tennis courts. The newest addition is Lucas’ The sky may have been learning center. gloomy but spirits remained “We don’t want to just be a high during the ribbon-cut- blessing for recreation, but a ting ceremony and family blessing for education,” said fun day event at the grand Gilert. opening of Buccaneer Park in Lucas’ learning center will Miami Gardens on Saturday, be an after-school care pro- Dec. 15. gram for students in Miami Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Ted Gardens. The program offers Lucas and other Miami Gar- tutoring services along with dens officials lead speeches recreational and educational

North County K-8 Center choir performs for attendees. at the opening of the park field trips for students. and the Ted Lucas Learning Lucas, founder of Slip ‘N North County Center dance squad performs for attendees. Center, started by the Ted Slide Records, opened up a Lucas Foundation. Happen- learning center within the “[I] want to allow these young and old as a way to the communities. Williams Councilwoman Felicia Robin- ing at the ceremony, replete park. Lucas, who was born kids to understand how im- improve public spaces. said her and her family are son. The ceremony included with food, refreshments and and raised in Miami Gardens, portant it is [to have] an ed- “A lot of times in our excited to utilize the park. performances from the North music, was a toy drive. Inflat- believes it is important to ucation,” said Lucas. “I want communities we don’t talk “It’s been a long time County K-8 Center’s dance ables bobbed in the wind. continue the positive growth to make sure they have a about it,” said Gilbert. “We coming for it to be open and squad and Christmas choir. “Kids ought to be able to of the community and having foundation underneath them, need to take public space and renovated so it’s a great thing The park is open Sun- come here and get education- a learning center will aid in [because] the education part reimagine it, and reinvigorate to happen,” said Williams. day through Saturday from al opportunities after school its progression. is so important to me.” it and revitalize it in ways Other Miami Gardens sunrise to sunset. For more and also have a little fun,” Lucas said he is grateful Gilbert said Buccaneer that allow people who live in officials present were: Coun- information on Buccaneer said Gilbert. “Parks like this for the men who helped him Park, located at 3100 NW the houses around to see this cilwoman Lillie Q. Odom, Park, visit bit.ly/2EoWMC5 make cities communities.” with his academics when he 207th St., is one of the city’s as an asset.” whose council area the or call 305-622-8080. For The renovated park in- was a student, and he wants bond projects to “revitalize Alysia Williams, 36, be- park is located; Councilman more details on the Ted cludes a splash pad, play- to do the same for his com- neighborhoods and be gather lieves the park is a beneficial Reggie Leon, City Manager Lucas Foundation, visit bit. ground, walking trail, park munity. spots” for residents both addition to the members of Cameron Benson; and former ly/2EpS5YI. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 CHURCH Listings

CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center BAPTIST Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore New Philadelphia Baptist Church 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Greater Harvest Baptist Church Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor Rev. Kenneth McGee 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 New Resurrection Community Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate The new amphitheater will be available to student organizations and the broader New Christ Tabernacle Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 community. Rev. Harold Harsh 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 PENTECOSTAL New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC FAMU unveils the details of Walking in Christ M.B. Church Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 New Life Christian Center new student amphitheater New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Rev. Bruce Payne Church 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 The $2.7 million project scheduled the amphitheater. Elder William Walker “This project will pay hom- 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 MORAVIAN CHURCH to be built on former offline halls age to the student housing New Hope Moravian Church spaces that will be repur- New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church Pastor Gregorio Moody Miami Times Staff Report posed during this process by Rev. Harold Marsh 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 helping to further facilitate 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 Florida A&M University is the growth and development CHURCH OF CHRIST in the planning stages of a new of our dynamic students, just Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church Church of Christ at Coconut Grove performing arts amphitheater, as our housing facilities have Elder Johnnie Robinson Minister William D. Maddox famunews.com reports. helped to do for countless 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 The amphitheater will in- years,” said William Hudson The amphitheater proj- clude a 22-feet stage, ample Jr., vice president for Student New Mount Calvary ASSEMBLY OF GOD seating, enhanced wheelchair ect is currently in the Affairs. “We look forward to Missionary Baptist Church Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God access and green space. It will design phase and we developing new housing fa- Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Pastor Leonard Shaw also help enhance the univer- cilities and academic build- 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 sity’s market day, “Set Friday,” are tentatively plan- ings on campus in the near a student tradition at FAMU ning to commence the future that will modernize Second Canaan NON DENOMINATION for decades. our housing and student resi- demolition“ of the site Missionary Baptist Church Lively Stone Church of Miami Students will be able to dent life options.” Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor Pastor David Doriscar host meetings, performances, in January, finishing up Due to the historical and rehearsals, key events, food in May, with the goal of sentimental value of the 4343 NW 17 Avenue 305-638-1789 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899 trucks, outdoor markets, and starting construction in buildings to thousands of festivals at the amphitheater. FAMU alumni, the university Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church the summer months to Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher Call 305.694.6210 to place It will also be available as a will launch a Legacy Fund- your Church Listing rental space for the greater launch the new space raising Campaign that will 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 community. by fall 2019.” offer several tax-deductible The amphitheater is expect- options to donors, which in- ed to go online in the 2019- —Sameer A. Kapileshwari cludes purchasing one of a Forum emphasizes faith as a 2020 academic year. limited number of bricks pre- This is in response to an served from the former hous- increase from 100 to 200 stu- ing facilities and purchasing dent clubs and organizations bricks for the Legacy Walk- means of combating poverty over the past few years. The $1.5 million in capital im- ways Fundraising Campaign outdoor gathering space is provement trust funding to similar to the university’s Panelists speak on servitude, discipline, and hard work the brainchild of the 2017-2018 the project for the 2018-2019 previous 21st Century Brick members of the Student Gov- academic year. The remain- Fundraising Campaign. MICHA GREEN ernment Association (SGA), ing costs will be covered from In addition, alumni or for- Black Press USA who saw the need to meet mixed funding resources. mer employees who lived the growing demand for more “I am excited to see the re- or worked in the buildings, On a cold, snowy Thursday, activity space for the campus turn of investment for this and who wish to make dona- students, professionals and community. project and the outcomes of tions toward the university’s the politically active packed “During my administra- its role in helping the univer- student success initiatives, into the Heritage Foundation tion as SGA President, I was sity to meet its commitment will have the opportunity to for an Anti-Poverty forum, proud to approve this unique to enhancing the student ex- have their names installed Nov. 15, where several panel- space that will meet the many perience and customer ser- around the stage area of the ists spoke on the topic of pov- requests of the student body vice by adding more parking amphitheater. Details about erty and how to combat it in to not only create addition- offerings and more entertain- both campaigns are forth- 2018. al parking in central parts of ment, gathering and open-air coming and will be made Speakers included Sen. campus but to also expand the learning spaces,” said Da- available at www.famu.edu/ Marco Rubio (R-Fl.), pastor, spaces students have to gath- vid Jackson III, current SGA UniversityAdvancement. author and former Fire Chief er, entertain and participate in president. “Research and “The amphitheater proj- of the Atlanta Fire Depart- co-curricular activities,” said observations show that the ect is currently in the design ment Kelvin Cochran and former SGA President Devin more students are active on phase and we are tentatively several advocates for faith- Harrison. “Our students de- campus, the more likely they planning to commence the based support services, who Photo via Black Press USA serve state of the art, modern are to be successful in their demolition of the site in Janu- spoke on the importance of Using his own experiences with destitution, former facilities to enjoy their college matriculation.” ary, finishing up in May, with determination to improve life, Fire Chief of the Atlanta Fire Department, Kelvin experience and this project, The amphitheater will be the goal of starting construc- holding onto the American Cochran, spoke at the anti-poverty forum, Nov. 15, at fittingly focused around the located off of Martin Luther tion in the summer months dream, family values and how theme ‘Expression, Creativity, King Jr. Boulevard across to launch the new space by faith in God is key to a more the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Imagination and Inspiration,’ from the Student Union, on fall 2019,” said Sameer A. stable life. ly relate to Black and Brown I would be at this very mo- will contribute to that.” the site where McGuinn, Di- Kapileshwari, associate vice The United States Census people. Even with current ment, or whether I would’ve According to FAMU proj- amond, Wheatley, and Crop- president, Facilities, Plan- bureau reported in 2017 that success, Rubio and Cochran even been born, if there had ect manager Craig Talton, the per halls and the William ning, Construction and Safe- people of color are dispro- each shared their own fami- never been America,” Rubio amphitheater project will cost Gray Building are current- ty. portionately affected by desti- ly’s struggles with poverty. said. $2.7 million, which includes ly located. These buildings The plan for the amphithe- tution, with Blacks making up “I try to remind myself ev- Cochran talked about his demolition, environmental have been offline for several ater will be discussed as an for 21.2 percent of the poverty ery day that I am literally just family’s trials and tribula- work, design, construction years. This site was select- information item during the rate, and Latinos accounting a generation removed from tions. After his father, an al- and furnishings. In spring ed after several feasibility university’s January Board of for 18.3 percent. Many con- poverty and despair. And coholic, left his mother, his 2018, SGA contributed about studies on locations to house Trustees meeting. versations seemed to direct- sometimes I wonder where SEE FAITH 11D

offered by Senior Pastor Felicia Parkway Professional Building every Saturday; Call 786-362- Hamilton-Parramore; Call 954- in Miramar. Call 954-260-9348 1804 for more details. 707-3274 for more details. for more details. New Day ’N’ Christ Gathering All Parents to The Elks Historical Business Deliverance Ministry Prayer and Conference Center Free mind, body and soul self- FAITH Prayer for youth; noon every Gospel Kickback with empowerment and Zumba third Saturday; 835 NW 119th entertainment and fine dining; fitness classes; Call 305-691- St.; Call Apostle Thelma noon – 6 p.m. every Sunday; 0018. CALENDAR Knowles at 305-332-1736 for Call 305-224-1890 for more more details. details. Florida Independent COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF | Restoration Ministries [email protected] Greater New Bethel Baptist Metropolitan AME Church Prayer for families dealing with Church Food and clothing giveaway drugs and alcohol; Call 800- Christmas at the Oasis About Love March 21-24, 2019; Miami Provides behavioral health, every second Saturday; Call 208-2924 ext. 102 or prayer 6-10 p.m.; will run until Dec. 7 – 10 p.m.; Feb. 16, 2019; Airport Marriott; 1201 NW intervention and treatment 786-277-4150 for more details. line, ext 104. 23; Oasis Church of South First Baptist Church of LeJuene Rd, Miami, FL ; for services for Black men at risk Florida; 12201 SW 14th St., Brownsville; 4600 NW 23rd more details call (954) 505- for HIV or substance abuse Zion Hope Missionary MEC Ministries Pembroke Pines, FL; for more Ave.; 4708. disorders. Call 305-627-0396 Baptist Church Provides healing services; 7:30 information visit the Oasis For more info, contact Darnell for more details. Food and clothing distribution; p.m. every fourth Friday; Call Church of South Florida on Osirus at osirus.legacy@ The Kingdom Agenda 4 p.m. every Wednesday; Call 305-693-1534 for more details. Facebook or call (954) 433- icloud.com or Kamaya Dean at Ministries Inc. Sistah to Sistah Connection 786-541-3687 for more details. 4838. [email protected]. Free counseling, tutoring, Women’s empowerment The deadline for the Faith health screenings and meeting; 10 a.m. – noon every First Haitian Church of God Calendar is on or before 2 p.m. Kierra Shepard: Let’s Talk Millenials Reach Conference messages of services are being second and fourth Saturday; Food drive; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mondays Brought to you by North Shore Medical Center Health Wellnes 9 THE MIAMI TIMES | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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5000 Role Models from Miami Northwestern Senior High School toured the state-of-the-art 4.3 acre Miami Dade Col- lege Medial Campus on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Students learned about careers in the medical field, at- tended forums and experienced hands-on human patient simulators. Role Model mentor, author and motivation- al speaker Darrell Hardge from 5000 Role Models Broward County Chapter spoke on Financial Literacy. In addition, students received white coats and certificates from Miami Dade College. The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018

GEOFFREY JORDAN ALKENYATTA WILSON DWAYNE G. HINES STANLEY AND PAULINE VIRGINIA KNIGHTON JOHN R. POPE 11/03/1958 - 07/30/2018 12/22/1973 - 07/27/2001 01/09/1962 - 12/17/1987 NEWBOLD 01/07/1951 - 12/04/2010 02/16/1946 - 11/23/2016 You will always be in our We love and miss you! “Silent Night - Holy Night” Holidays are not the same hearts.Darlene, Michael Happy 45th Birthday! Holidays no longer the same. Christmas blessings upon our We miss and love you without you. Missed by your and Amos Wilson and Dabney family With all our Love. Your family. beloved parents.Your Children Joe Johnson and Family children and sisters.

FRANKIE TURNER WILLIE JAMES GREEN MILLIE H. CAMPBELL MAURICE WEAVER DARDEN DAISY DAVIDSON JEROME D. WILLIAMS 05/30/1948 - 12/31/2017 07/01/1924 - 01/16/2014 12/21/1923 - 08/19/2000 01/14/1940 - 09/06/2018 12/28/1928 - 02/04/2016 11/27/1965 - 08/27/2016 You are missed by your It’s been four years, we miss Love and miss you. wife, Mary; son, Kevin and you at Christmas time and al- Happy Birthday Mother! Forever Loved and Cherished You will always be with us. Mom, Annie Williams grandchildren. ways. Love, Sarah and children. Your children. Joe Johnson and Family Nixon-Remy, Kerr, Fincher and family.

CLAUDETTE S. DE VEAUX SARAH THOMPSON ELMIRA P. BROWN EVANGELIST T. DE VEAUX GLORIA L. GREEN WILLIAM “3-D” JOHNSON, JR. “SUGAR” 06/11/1930 - 09/13/2013 12/12/1908 - 03/10/2010 02/28/1925 - 12/14/2016 12/23/1964 - 08/06/2012 06/08/1944 - 12/22/2006 We love and miss you. The love remains the same. Missing you dearly! The Deveaux family We are missing you dearly. We miss you and love you. Happy Holidays! We miss you. Happy Birthday, Your husband The Deveaux family The Deveaux Family Your Family Bug, Rell and Snok

RUBY MAE CHEEVER RUCKER 10/22/1918 - 08/22/2011

Silent night, Holy night. Knowing you are safe in the arms of God, makes everything alright. Sleep in Heavenly peace. Your loving son, Jimmie Cheever.

ANNIE R. WEST DESIREE M. WALKER LEOLA WALKER MARY JEAN 12/19/1940 - 01/16/2017 08/20/1964 - 02/03/2016 09/24/1924 - 04/12/2005 HAMPTON-NELOMS Happy Birthday, Mother. 10/01/1960 - 07/09/2013 Your children and Merry Christmas to our Angels in Heaven. You'll never be Merry Christmas! We all miss grandchildren forgotten. Denise, Ashley and family. you. Love, Lexxie and family.

EDNA HEPBURN CERISE GARDNER FREDDIE MAE TEDDLETON ISAAC HORN, JR. JIMMIE WILLIAMS SR. VERALDA CAMMOCK 06/11/1925 - 12/24/2001 12/25/1962 - 12/20/2017 12/23/1931 - 02/09/2017 02/01/1990 - 03/30/2016 02/13/1943 - 11/24/2010 Remembering Christmas Remembering that Christmas Happy Birthday Mae Mae! Forever in our hearts! We miss and love you. Your spirit lives in us always. Eve Day when you went away. Day. “Happy Birthday.” Miss We love and miss you. Happy Holidays with love, Jimmie Jr., Mitzi, Jamal and We love and miss you. Daughter, Barbara Gardner. you. Mother, Barbara Gardner The Family. Your family! grandchildren. The Family The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 19-25, 2018

“The class is for anyone who their marriage. organization is different and wants to grow in their faith, Glass has been married 41 so are its needs.” just received Jesus, and want years to his wife, Sandra. He With the holiday season in

to know more about their be- has one adult son, Mario, a full swing, the church’s Angel

Pastor liefs,” Glass said. “This class retired military man, and a Tree ministry is gearing up OF THE WEEK fills the gap for new Chris- goddaughter Tiffany, who to provide care packages and OF THE WEEK tians who are deficient in the Glass said they raised as their Christmas gifts for children basics of the faith.” own. He is a grandfather of of people who are incarcer- He also serves on the board five and a great grandfather ated. of the church’s men’s minis- of one. “We work to be a support Minister Thomas Glass try, which provides support, He was born and raised in system for those families who mentoring and guidance to Miami 61 years ago. He re- might feel left out or unloved men. located to Broward County during this season,” Glass “Sometimes men don’t 33 years ago for his job as a said. know how to open up like service technician at a copy Looking toward the future, women do,” Glass said. “We machine company. In 2014, Glass plans to continue to provide an environment to he retired after more than 40 help the church reach out to help them open up and grow years and became a full-time the community. in their Christian faith,” minister at the Faith Center. “We are available through Glass said. “Men can be The church’s outreach the love of God to whoever transparent about what they ministries include Dare to comes through the doors,” are feeling and experiencing. Care, a food and clothing Glass said. “Helping everyone Glass ministers to men and The ministry allows other bank that provides free food find the help that they need. men to pour into them and and other basic necessities to “People say I am busy, but I help them become better in more than 1,000 families in don’t feel busy because I en- every part of their life.” the immediate area month- joy what I am doing,” Glass those who plan to get married Glass is also on the mar- ly. The church also provides continued. “I’m busy but I’m riage ministry’s board, which outreach annually to help 20 not stressed.” Serves those in need in the community individually is dedicated to understand- community agencies such The Faith Center is locat- ing God’s purpose for mar- as the Boys and Girls Club, ed at 5555 NW 95th Ave., in ALLISON HORTON God by serving his people. He as the director of discipleship riage with the objective of Feeding South Florida and Sunrise. It has Bible study Miami Times Contributor has been a minister for more training. For four weeks, new becoming one. This ministry Habitat for Humanity. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and than 25 years. Fourteen of believers or members meet works to strengthen mar- “We clean, stock shelves service at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Minister Thomas Glass of those years have been served once a week to learn about riages and is designed to and feed the homeless,” For more information, con- the Faith Center in Sunrise at the Faith Center, where, Bible stewardship, prayer and inspire husbands and wives Glass said. “Whatever they tact 954-742-7832 or thefaith- has always enjoyed serving among his duties he serves fellowship. to protect the sanctity of need us to do, we do. Every centerint.org. Black Rabbi navigates racism and anti-Semitism JAMIE FELDMAN wearing them. often associated with more To which he speaks serious- The Huffington Post “The question he was re- whiteness, Woody Allen ly ― and sarcastically. ally asking me was ’why and bagels than seen as When someone asks MaNishtana’s bio states are you Black and wearing something that anyone, who ”‘how are you Jewish?’” that he is a writer, speaker, tzitzit?” he told HuffPost. looks anyway, can be. He’ll respond, “Fine, thanks. rabbi, playwright and au- He was instilled with a He added that the need for How are you, Jewish?” thor. It goes on to explain sense of pride for both his Jews and Judaism to more When asked what he that he is also black, Jewish Blackness and his Jewish- actively engage with issues thinks it will take to achieve and Orthodox. “Let’s talk. ness from an early age. Both of race becomes abundantly full inclusivity in Judaism, Bring bourbon,” it reads. of his parents are Jewish, clear when he walks into a he points to a quote once It is his identity as a Black and his siblings spent Shab- room of other Jewish peo- made by Supreme Court Jew that MaNishtana (a pen bat sharing torah portions ple. “They’re like, ‘how are Justice Ruth Bader Gins- name) finds that some in the and Sundays watching civil you Jewish?’ Because I don’t burg, who once famously Jewish community and be- rights programming on PBS. look white,” he said. said there would be enough yond have trouble grappling Today, his writing navigates He now uses his voice, his women on the Supreme with. He was once walking racism, anti-Semitism and work and his very existence Court “when there are Photo via UW Daily down the street wearing his the intersection of both. in part to destroy these ste- nine.” tzitzit, a traditional fringed MaNishtana was instilled with a sense of pride for MaNishtana says that reotypes. But he still deals “My short answer is that garment worn by reli- both his Blackness and his Jewishness from an early broadly, Judaism claims to with stares, confusion and inclusivity will finally be gious Jews, when someone age. Now, his work deals with the inclusivity of both not concern itself with race. microaggressions from peo- achieved when this is no stopped to ask why he was of his identities. He adds that Jewishness is ple who don’t understand. longer a question,” he said.

faith, discipline and respect Focusing on the four prin- who moderated the panel, helped people achieve their ciples taught to him as a said faith-based organiza- FAITH dreams. child, his mother’s belief tions provide services add- CONTINUED FROM 8D “If you believe in and in God and her children is ing up to over $303 billion have faith in God; if you go what made Cochran suc- per year. family struggled with six sib- to school and work hard cessful, he said. Sherrie Laurie, executive lings sharing a room, the boys and get a good education; if We were poor when “Back in the day and even director of the Downtown on one mattress and girls on you respect grown ups and dad was living with us, today, our family would have Soup Kitchen Hope Center another, eating mayonnaise treat other children like you but… we went to a been called, ‘At-risk fam- in Anchorage, Alaska, ex- sandwiches and drinking want to be treated, all your lower socio-economic ilies.’ You know what I’ve plained why she feels her sugar water. dreams are going to come class called, ‘Po,’ just discovered ladies and gen- faith-based organization has “We were poor when dad true. That got my attention P-O. Because we didn’t tleman? An at-risk family is been successful in offering and I focused on those four “ a family that doesn’t have a shelter, showers, training was living with us, but… we went to a lower socio-eco- principles all of my life,” Co- have enough money for vision for the future of their and more for women in need. nomic class called, ‘Po,’ just chran said. the whole word, P-O- children. Has nothing to do “We’ve really stopped fo- P-O. Because we didn’t have “Because I continued to O-R anymore.” with race, has nothing to do cusing so much on the hand enough money for the whole apply those principles, ulti- with socio-economic levels,” out starting to focus more word, P-O-O-R anymore,” mately my dream came true —Kelvin Cochran he said. and more on the hand up and Cochran told the crowd. and I became a firefighter in Another panel member coming alongside them. But “I also realized that having 1981. My dream to become a spoke on faith-based reli- that can only be done with a mom raising six kids alone family man eventually came gious organizations having the transforming love of Je- Happy 75th was not God’s design for a true. I married my 4th grade the freedom to serve. sus Christ,” Laurie said. “So family,” he said. girlfriend when I became “Faith-based organizations it’s really focused on intro- Birthday He knew from childhood a firefighter,” he said, later provide irreplaceable help to ducing them to Jesus Christ he wanted to be a firefighter revealing he has been mar- our society,” said Emily Kao, and calling them into their Rudolph and a family man unlike his ried 36 years with three chil- director of the Richard and destiny and calling them father. He was taught from dren all of whom are college Helen DeVos Center for Re- into who he created them to Barber Sr. his church community that graduates. ligion and Civil Society. Kao, be.

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Gregg L. Mason Richardson Eric S. George Happy Birthday In Memoriam Black business KATIE G. COLLINS, RODNEY EUGENE CLIFTON ALEXANDER In loving memory of, In loving memory of, 74, retired POITIER, AFFLICK- advocate supervisor, 72, retired LAIDLEY, died Florida longshoreman, December 8. Aubry L. Stone Department of died December Service 10 Children and 12 at North a.m., Saturday remembered Families, died Shore Medical at McWhite December Center. Service Funeral Home, GENOA BARROW 9. Survivors 11 a.m., Saturday at Friendship Ft. Lauderdale Sacramento Observer include: sons, Thomas Collins, Missionary Baptist Church. FL. Jr (Brenda) and Joseph Collins Aubry Stone, founder and , died (Vivian); daughters, Mona WILLIE MAE MORRISON, BEATRICE HICKS CEO of the California Black December 14. Perkins, Marcia Collins and 82, retired Chamber of Commerce died Service 11 Mechele Collins; grandchildren; operator, died a.m., Saturday Nov. 28. He was 74 years brother, Solomon Gillian, Jr.; November 26 at Ebenezer old. He fought tirelessly to sisters, Olivia Nelson and at North Shore Dena Harrison; other relatives. Baptist Church, secure economic opportu- Medical Center. LEON ATCHISON CARL LENARD JOHNSON Viewing 2-9 p.m., Friday. Hallandale nities for African Americans Private service 12/17/1949 - 11/27/2016 03/09/1950 – 12/20/2014 Service 11 a.m., Saturday at Beach FL. throughout the state and today in the Ebenezer United Methodist beyond and now, after a chapel. You will always be in our It’s been four years and I Church. Interment: Caballero RAVEN LIANA HOPE, died long battle with cancer, he’s hearts forever. can still feel your presence. Rivero Dade North. December 14. at rest. LARRY FRANKLIN Sadly missed by your I smile every time I think of Arrangements Stone, affectionately , 63, wife, Bella; daughter, Tamiya you. DORIS L. CARTER, 87, re- MATHIS are incomplete. Brooks; and grandchildren. I couldn’t have said that referred to by many as tired catering, florist, died four years ago, but I thank “Stoney,” was a formidable Marriott with December 15 God for being my comforter! champion for Black entrepre- Airlines, died at University of In Memoriam Matthew 5:4. neurs and was considered December 15. Miami Hospital. Forever is a long time and Survivors in- Service 1 p.m., In loving memory of, that’s how long I’ll love you. clude: son, Mer- Saturday in the Wright and Young Love forever and a day. edith Nesbitt chapel. Dortell “Lois” Ragin Johnson (Elizabeth); daughters, Dianna PEGGY SNELL, 62, died Barnes and Tonya Smith (Je- MERHLE ADRIAN ALLEN, December 14. rome); sister, Arlene Daniels; 101, retired pipe fitter, died Service 1 p.m., Happy Birthday other relatives. Viewing 2-9 December 13 at Cleveland Saturday at p.m., Friday. Service 9 a.m., Clinic. Final rites in Baltimore, Peaceful Zion In loving memory of, Saturday in the chapel. Inter- Maryland. Missionary ment: Forest Lawn Memorial Baptist Church. Gardens Central. Grace Aubry L. Stone ERIC JOLOMI WOODS, 58, BRIAN COWERT, SR., 35, RITA JORDAN, 100, to be a giant in the small died December homemaker, advocate, died business community. While 11. Survivors died December December 10. he was a native of Brooklyn, include: son, 16. Service 11 Service 10 a.m., Eric Woods, a.m., Saturday Saturday at New TIFFANY NICOLE New York, his name was Jr.; daughters, at Carol City Jerusalem. WILLIAMS synonymous with California 12/20/1982 - 04/01/2017 Tomorrow Methodist and was a familiar face — Bethel Church. and voice — at the State "We miss you beautiful." (Brandon) and Nichole Capitol. There isn't a day that goes by Sheppard (Lito); brothers, LANCE EDWARD FREENY, LEVELL DORGILLES, 46, “He was a pioneer and died December 12. Service that we don't think about you. Agbonifo Akpata, John Billy 44, died fierce advocate for minority 10 a.m., Saturday at Trinity You're the beat in our hearts Woods and Matthew Woods; December 9. REGINALD business enterprise and for Church. and we shall love you forever. aunt, Mere Edevbie; cousin, Service 2 p.m., GISSENDANNER the Black community. He Patricia Animashaun; dear The Family Saturday in the 12/25/1994 - 07/03/2014 championed equal opportuni- devoted companion, Debra chapel. Fred Hunter ties in the private and public Rollins; other relatives and In Memoriam We thought of you today sectors, and always talked friends. Viewing 5-9 p.m., BISHOP DR. HAMILTON but that is nothing new. We In loving memory of, about the need for better ac- with Rosary at 7 p.m., Friday. TAITT was born thought about you yesterday Service 12 p.m., Saturday at BRYAN LEWARS, 56, baker, on November and days before that too. We cess to capital,” shared Los The Church of the Visitation. died December 14. Service 11 6, 1940, in think of you in silence. We Angeles City Councilmember Interment: Caballero Rivero a.m., Saturday at Tree of Life. Barbados. He often speak your name. and former Assemblymember Dade North. was the pastor You left us four years ago Curren Price. and District now all we have is your “Aubry Stone was a fierce Hadley Davis Superintendent Range-Coconut Grove memories and your picture unapologetic supporter of all Miami Gardens in the in a frame. Your memory is things Black,” shared former Wesleyan Holiness Church KAREN A. TAYLOR, 57, care HENRY AUGUSTUS a keepsake which will never California Assemblymember in the Caribbean, as well as provider, died JOHNSON, 58, part. God has you in His Cheryl Brown. “He was our December 11 at the Beulah Pilgrim Holiness fork lift driver, arms, we have you in our champion.” home. Service Church in North Miami, before hearts forever. died December Stone and five others 10 a.m., Friday he pioneered Faith and From your loving daugh- 8 at Broward created the California Black at Greater St. Life Fellowship Ministries in ter, Ah’Zariah and the Health North. Chamber of Commerce in Paul A.M.E. Service 12 p.m., Hollywood, Florida, in 1998. Gissendanner family 1995 with the mission of pro- Church. today in the He also established churches in Ghana, Africa. Bishop Taitt LUCY JUANITA SIMMONS viding programs and services chapel. 11/02/1949 - 12/17/2016 MARTREZ DEAN, SR., authored a book, “Look Up”, VIEW YOUR to strengthen Black owner- public school which will be released in early ship and business opportuni- WILMAR LOPEZ Lucy, its been two years. cmployee, 38, 2019. He is survived by his ties throughout the state. The GONZALEZ, We miss you so much. We died December wife, Lady Ethelence Taitt; OBITUARIES 46, truck driver, loved you, but God loves California Black Chamber of 16 at Jackson his children, Laurel, Monefe, died December you more. Love always your, Commerce Foundation also North Medical Bonita, Prince and Steve; his ONLINE AT 14 at Hialeah husband, Robert; sons, operates radio station KDEE Center. Service grandchildren, his siblings, WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Hospital. Robert, Jr., Matthew, Austin 97.5 FM. 2:30 p.m., Prince Taitt and Hazel Lewis; Services were and LaShan; daughters, He was also the founder Saturday in the in-laws, and many other held. Stephanie Jackson and and president of A. Stone & chapel. relatives. He lived a life that reflected Jesus, and went to be Lynette Griffin; niece, Renay; Associates, a corporate diver- THELMA JONES, 90, with the LORD on December grandchildren, great grand- sity-training firm designed to Range-Homestead retired. Services were held. 8. Service 10 a.m., Saturday children, nieces, nephews improve communications for NATHANIEL BENTON, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, and your best friends, Sandra increased productivity and and Terrie. 65, physical Hadley Davis MLK Hollywood. break down stereotypes. education , teacher, died TOMMIE HOLZENDORF 63, retired au- December 8 at Homestead tomotive tech- Hospital. nician, died In Memoriam Service 11 a.m., December 11. In loving memory of, Saturday at Service 12 Covenant Missionary Baptist p.m., Saturday Church. in the chapel.

Hall Ferguson Hewitt James C. Boyd MS. ROBBIE HALL, 73, retired, died APOSTLE EDDIE L. CUFF, December 14 at 60, pastor, died Mercy Hospital. December 11 at Service 10 a.m., home. Service 1 Saturday at The p.m., Saturday Church of The at Lighthouse Incarnation. Worship Center.

Matthews-Georgia Eternal Rest CHERYL C. BLUE DOROTHY LATIMORE 12/19/1950 - 08/28/2013 PHILLIP HENRY BAIN, 63, HENRY, 79, died November laborer, died December 12. 17, 2018. Services were held. Never forget to tell your Service 12 p.m., Saturday love ones that you love them. St. Matthews Freewill Baptist Sadly missed by your Church.. A.J. Manuel Hollywood daughters, Sherry Robinson and Tangela Jackson; sisters, BOBBY A. WALTON, 63, FRANCILLE BOSWELL, Carmel B. Scott, Janie Blue, security, died December 14. 92, domestic engineer, died Nevada B. Washington; and Service 10 a.m., Saturday at December 10. Services were family. Walker Temple COGIC. held.