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South Carolina A woman of color born right REGINALD J. CLYNE, ESQ. here in the United States makes history by being se- Let me be frank. Black lected as Joe Biden’s running people delivered the pres- mate on the Democratic presi- idential nomination for Joe dential ticket, and the birthers Biden in South Carolina, drag out their old, tired play- and then in every state after book. Didn’t we have enough that. of this nonsense when Barack If you recall, Biden had Obama was president? lost Iowa and New Hamp- Within hours of the an- shire; everyone said his nouncement, Newsweek post- presidential run was over. ed a story by conservative But Black people remem- law professor John Eastman

questioning the constitutional Gregory Reed for The Miami Times bered that he had been in eligibility of Kamala Harris to our community for years step in as president, if needed, and supported Barack because she was born of immi- Obama, and we came grant parents. It’s important to out and delivered. To Joe Reginald Clyne note that Eastman ran for at- Biden’s credit, he did not torney general of California in forget either. an – let me state based on 2010. He lost the Republican His top choices for vice personal experience – there primary to a candidate who president were women, is nothing tougher, noth- Kamala Harris subsequent- mainly Black women. Our ing more fierce, nothing ly defeated. He’s obviously a future president returned more tender and nothing sore loser who hasn’t gotten modern presidential poli- woman trope designed to put Court confirmation hearing, the favor of Barack Obama smarter than a Black Ja- over it. Other conservatives, tics when a candidate isn’t Black women in their place by after sexual assault allega- and has selected Senator maican woman. I feel sorry including President Donald white. Let us not forget that forcing them to act demure to tions from a professor, Chris- Kamala Harris as his run- for Vice President Pence – Trump himself, immediately Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who avoid just that kind of blow- tine Blasey Ford, surfaced. ning mate. he is a sheep about to get began retweeting a link to the came in right behind Trump back. It was tried on Michelle The “mad woman” remarks in the 2016 GOP primary, was Obama who overcame the ste- followed comments Trump Now, I am not going to shorn. He is not Harris' in- article and we were off to the born in Calgary, Alberta. Sen. reotype by becoming one of the made to White House press be one of those who said I tellectual equal; he is not races. Shame on Newsweek, its reputable owner The John McCain (R-Arizona), the most admired women in Amer- pool reporters the day before, was behind Harris from the her equal in debating; he Washington Post and parent 2008 Republican presidential ica of any color. Harris and her when he called Harris a “nas- beginning. I was hoping our is not her equal in knowl- company The Graham Hold- nominee in 2008, was born million-dollar smile will charm ty” woman. How many times homegrown girl, Congress- edge of government; and ings Company for printing on a naval installation in the the country just as easily. has Trump called women nas- woman Val Demings, would he is not anywhere near as that trash. They were once Panama Canal Zone. Remem- In an interview on Fox Busi- ty at this point? I’ve certainly be selected. But I am ecstat- tough. Trump is dirty, mean legends in journalism many ber Mitt Romney (R-Utah)? ness the morning after Biden’s lost count, but they belong to ic over the choice of Harris. and downright nasty. Well, of us looked up to. Oh yeah, he was born in Mex- announcement, Trump said, a prestigious club. She fills many boxes: She is Trump has met his match. To be clear, Harris’ father ico. "And now, you have – a sort To President Donald J. a woman; she is Black; she Now, I wonder if we would was born in Jamaica and her Nobody with integrity should of – a mad woman, I call her, Trump I ask, is this all you is a former prosecutor; she even have a Vice President mother in India. Neither were give this non-story oxygen. because she was so angry and got? is the daughter of a Jamai- Harris but for the fact that citizens when she was born in That a white man questions a – such hatred with Justice Ka- Emily Cardenas is the ex- can immigrant; she is the her community supported Oakland, California, in 1964. woman’s birthright in America vanaugh. I mean, I've never ecutive editor of The Miami daughter of an Indian im- her for district attorney, First-generation Americans in 2020 is unconscionable. seen anything like it.” Times. She previously worked migrant; she is a graduate attorney general and U.S. are absolutely eligible to be Also predictable was He referred to Harris’ ques- as a producer at WTXF in Phil- of HBCU and to my AKA Senate. In our community, president. How insidious Trump’s immediate deploy- tioning of Brett Kavanaugh adelphia and at WSCV, WFOR sisters, yes – she is an AKA. we have the future Harris; that this issue only arises in ment of the racist angry Black during his 2018 Supreme and WPLG in Miami. I have been listening her name is Melba Pear- to the pundits talk, some son. Are we going to miss speculating that Biden the opportunity to make had to pick someone who history and vote in Pearson Real Toons comes to The Miami Times could take attacks and keep as our next state attorney? A rising cartoonist making Chester started drawing in with youth in an elementary own art gallery and studio standing. Well, as the son of It is time for the winds of a splash on the internet and elementary school but fell in school computer lab while someday as well.” a Black woman and the hus- change to sweep away years on social media will now be love with digital art in high freelancing as an artist. He’s Chester studied graph- band of a Jamaican wom- of negativity and racism. a regular contributor to the school. “I had a 3.7 grade working toward turning his ic design at Chattahoochee pages of The Miami Times. point average in school, but talent into a full-time job. Valley Community College Davian Chester is a I always loved art,” he said. “I definitely want to turn in Alabama and is other- 27-year-old digital artist “I didn’t play sports or go my passion for illustration, wise self-taught. He is excit- from Columbus, Georgia. He outside; I just stayed indoors graphic design and anima- ed to bring his unique style NEXT WEEK is the owner of Real Toons and did my art.” tion into my day job,” said and humor to South Florida and is best known for illus- He makes a living working Chester. “I want to own my readers. Election results were unavailable at press time. trating the Black experience. Look for reaction from outgoing and incoming He was labeled the "June- teenth Guy" last year when elected officials on the transition and his “Google Doodle” com- unprecedented leadership change in memorating June 19 went viral after the search engine Miami-Dade County government. behemoth failed to post one. His artwork has been fea- tured in many shows as well as shared by celebrities and news outlets.

Photo by Jennifer Burk on Unsplash Davian Chester @copyrights 2021 Davian Chester/www.davianchester.com The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 Women's Hall of Fame Nominees announced Tampa civil rights activist in the running Other nominees are Hope Healthcare; Nan- of Women and the first nity activist E. Thelma Tampa Mayor Jane Cas- cy Hogshead-Makar, woman elected chair of Waters. Former state Sen. Arthe- announced Thursday. tor; suffragist Alice Scott a gold-medal winning the Indian River County The Hall of Fame, fea- nia Joyner of Tampa Joyner, a civil rights ac- Abbott; Florence Alex- Olympic swimmer and Commission; children’s tured on a wall in the is among 10 nominees tivist who spent 16 years ander, founder of the attorney; suffragist May advocate Audrey Schie- capitol rotunda, was cre- for the Florida Wom- in the Legislature, was management consulting Mann Jennings; Alma bler, a founding member ated in 1982. Gov. Ron en’s Hall of Fame, the the first Black woman to firm Ebon Research Sys- Lee Loy, a charter mem- of the Alachua County DeSantis will select the Florida Commission on practice law in Hillsbor- tems; Samira Beckwith, ber of the Florida Com- Council on Child Abuse; 2020 inductees from the the Status of Women ough and Polk counties. president and CEO of mission on the Status and Indiantown commu- list.

Former state Sen. Arthenia Joyner LAW CONTINUED FROM 1A wide protests sparked by that tragedy.” SEE The Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act estab- lishes a permanent, bipar- tisan commission within the United States Commis- sion on Civil Rights. Its 19 members will include congressional lawmakers, executive branch appoin- tees, issue experts, activ- ists and other stakeholders who will examine social disparities affecting Black men and boys in America. Based on its findings, the commission will issue pol- icy recommendations to Congress, the White House

Frederica Wilson and federal agencies. “This was a hard-won victory, but I am now ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work. This will be an all-hands-on-deck ap- proach with support from major civil rights organiza- tions, the NFL, My Broth- er’s Keeper and other groups that share this vital mission,” the Florida law- maker added. “The sense- less murders of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin and too many other Black boys and men have forced our nation to look within and finally acknowledge the atrocities Black males face simply because of the color of their skin. The Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys will help reverse that trend.” Congresswoman Wil- son's inspiration for this commission was the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project, which she found- ed in 1993 while serving on the School Board of Mi- ami-Dade County. The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 VERONICA DIXON if necessary. “Listen, I’m Black, I’m a fe- “He didn’t like that answer. POLICE male and I’m an officer, in that After that he started treating CONTINUED FROM 1A order,” are the words Veroni- me so bad that one of the guys ca Dixon, 53, said changed the on the team started sending have yet to get the memo. course of her policing career. me text messages saying ‘He So how does one effectively Born in Pennsylvania, but is really pissed with you,’” police while Black? How does raised in Miami’s Liberty City Dixon said. “I vented to an a Black police officer uphold neighborhood, Dixon, nick- officer who I thought was my what is supposed to be an hon- named Bonnie, was inspired friend and she ordered me to orable creed without betraying to become a police officer by file a complaint and after that those who share their culture? Officer Friendly who worked everything went really, really In exclusive interviews at her school, Holmes Ele- downhill … I was ostracized.” with The Miami Times, three mentary. Ingram said he prefers to retired Black police officers “I really looked up to that follow the methodology of weighed in to give readers a officer. He was very neat, Colin Powell when trying to better understanding of the sharp, funny and … super determine if something was dilemmas they face. Meet Ed smart. He had the answers to racist or not. Haynes, Veronica Dixon and everything,” Dixon said. “Colin Powell … had a great Laurick Ingram, all of whom After graduating from Mi- thing that he used to do. If have trusted the Times to ami Northwestern Senior High something was unfair to him, document their experiences School, Dixon pursued her unless he could conclusive- and perspectives. dream and became a police ly say, ‘Yeah this had to do officer with the Miami-Dade with me being Black,’ then ED HAYNES Police Department at the age he would just assume that it After serving six years in the of 23. During her career, Dixon didn’t because it’s very easy said she served as a training ad- Miami-Dade police officer Laurick Ingram, now retired, on the job in 1988.Photo to pull the race card,” Ingram Marines, Ed Haynes became courtesy of Laurick Ingram the first Black police officer visor at the bureau; toward its said. “Because I approach hired in Miami Shores in 1990. end she was acting supervisor things with the assumption According to Haynes, 57, he of a tactical squad at Miami In- nity were pastors, criminals in an era where harsh things against a ranking officer for dis- that it’s not racist, by the was recruited by a lieutenant ternational Airport. and police officers,” Ingram were done by Black people to criminating against her after she time I conclude that it is that, with the department after For the most part, Dixon said said. “I actually remember Black people. I’m not making gave an answer he didn’t like on there’s compelling evidence to the former observed him in she’d enjoyed a prosperous and the moment I wanted to be- an excuse for any of it, I’m racially charged shootings. support that position.” action during a drug sting in ideal career. But after filing a come a police officer. I was 5 just saying both things exist According to Dixon, in 2016 Ingram said he’d be remiss Opa-locka. complaint against a supervisor, years old and … my brother for me. I’m probably not the after the murder of Philando to say he never experienced “What I didn’t know is they lots of things happened which Bobby was working for the clean one-side of this story, Castile, a separate shooting of discrimination, however. were trying to attract Blacks caused her outlook on policing City of Miami at that time but I am who I am.” another Black man by police “When I was getting hired to Miami Shores because they to change. and he came to visit Mom in The recipient of over 100 officers and the murder of five there was a challenge in my had never hired a Black per- “It really soured me at that his police car. … When he was commendations, including Dallas police officers, her -ca hiring process. They said, ‘We son before. Their credential- point, because for 22 years I getting ready to leave, I asked Officer of the Year, Ingram’s reer took a turn for the worse. don’t think he’s a good hire ing process was very strict, loved what I was doing. It was him to turn on his lights, and career has run the gamut. She said she’d sent her team because of this,’” Ingram re- only second at that time to my dream job since I was 7 he did and it was nighttime, Now an author and nonprofit a message telling them to be called. “Fortunately, there was Miami Dade,” said Haynes. years old.” so it lit up the whole projects founder, Ingram is still serv- careful when her then-sergeant a sergeant who knew my broth- Haynes made history by Dixon retired in May 2019 and I was mystified by it.” ing his community – just in a asked them their opinions er and told me what to do to breaking the department’s after spending 25 years on the Ingram began his career different way. on the latest officer-involved go correct it. What was ironic color barrier. He said he force. in law enforcement in 1985 shootings. was when I was in the acade- RACISM IN THE RANKS served on the force for three as a result of affirmative -ac “I didn’t respond, and no- my, one of my white counter- years and was an instructor at LAURICK INGRAM tion. He explained his path Haynes said though he wasn’t body responded for a little bit. parts told me literally, almost the police academy during his Born in Opa-locka and raised was not cut and dried or subjected to blatant racism He started, for lack of better word for word, the exact is- tenure. in Liberty City, Laurick In- black and white, but he had while on the force, he did expe- terms, bullying them to re- sue came up with him, but his Now an entrepreneur who gram, 61, has law enforcement an array of experiences that rience microaggressions. spond and he kept pushing the recruiter said ‘Oh, but you’re owns his own private securi- in his bloodline. A graduate of shaped how he views life. “It was not overt. … I wasn’t issue,” Dixon said. “I responded young, you’ll grow out of ty firm, Haynes works exten- Miami Central High School, “I have to speak to my true treated poorly, however, I can that I had no opinion because that.’ So that to me was a very sively in the community with Ingram followed in the foot- life,” Ingram said, sharing he tell you that there were certain I knew that my response was clear difference, but to actu- the Circle of Brotherhood and steps of his older brother, had mentors who were both situations that occurred that not going to be in line with ally prove it is always on the 5000 Role Models of Excel- late Opa-locka Police Chief criminals and police offi- if I were not Black, I’m sure what their response was. … margin.” lence. Over the course of his Robert “Bobby” Ingram, and cers. “I often say, I consider they would not have occurred,” I was the only Black and the military, law enforcement and served as a police officer for myself a child of two fathers Haynes said. only female.” RESPECT IN THE security careers, he’s seen Miami-Dade County for 27 because I did come up in an Dixon said she didn’t expe- Eventually Dixon said she COMMUNITY some things. years. era when some harsh things rience racism until near the told her sergeant she didn’t Haynes said during the “When I grew up the suc- were done by police to Black end of her career, after she agree with Castile’s shooting, course of his career, he came cessful people in the commu- people, and I also came up was ordered to file a complaint but she would have his back SEE POLICE 6A The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 POLICE CONTINUED FROM 4A across other Black people who sometimes felt he’d be- trayed his race by becoming a police officer. It became his “mission” to change that point of view. Trust in law “Every now and then you enforcement would come in contact with people who basically would Confidence in police at its make you feel that you were a lowest in 22 years, tying traitor or something because the result in 1993 when four of being a police officer. It -ac white Los Angeles police tually became kind of like a officers were being tried in mission of mine to take that federal court for violating mindset away,” Haynes said. Rodney King's civil rights. “It does happen and that’s Nonetheless, police still one of the reasons I’m so Photos from the past rate among the most trust- active now in the Circle of ed institutions in America, Brotherhood, the 5000 Role according to a Gallup poll Models [of Excellence] and of them knew me and they whether Floyd died of car- we win. Once you’re cuffed my career, when people released in July. things like that because it’s would call me by my nick- bon monoxide poisoning. and subdued, it’s over. There would tell me stories about just ignorance. They don’t name,” Dixon said. “And be- But he’s clear that Derek are many parts of it I don’t un- things cops did to them or Confidence in police by understand it’s just like any cause I grew up in the area Chauvin, the Minneapolis derstand.” said to them, I didn’t believe political affiliation: other job. A person has a job, my way of community polic- police officer now charged in Dixon got emotional while it because I had never seen that job just happens to be ing was comfortable for me. Floyd’s death, had no reason talking about Floyd’s murder. it,” Dixon said. “I had nev- 42% Democrats enforcing laws.” I would go to the hot areas to restrain Floyd the way he “I was very angry for a very er seen cops be so unjust to 51% Independents Ingram said such instances and sit on a milk crate and did; and he said the officers long time. I literally would someone … so to see that, it 69% Republicans were more likely today be- talk to the people.” should have gotten Floyd im- not leave my house because really brought back to my re- cause things have changed Being a native in the com- mediate medical attention. I knew I was very, very an- membrance all of the times Black confidence in po- since he was on the force. munity she policed shielded “If you request medical gry and I knew that would that people that committed lice remains relatively un- “When I was growing up, her from some of the disre- attention, I’m not a doctor, if spill over,” Dixon admitted. “I crimes told me things that changed at 30%. Demo- to be a police officer, you spect Haynes and Ingram you say I can’t breathe, I have don’t understand where these had happened to them. It cratic confidence in police is had to live in the communi- mentioned, according to to believe it and I have to act defensive tactics are coming really bothered me that down 13%. Even at its cur- ty you policed, which makes Dixon. immediately … I have to get a in with police officers. It -re maybe I could have done rently reduced confidence a difference. When you get “Most of the guys knew me, doctor and fast,” Ingram said. ally opened my eyes to the something to prevent this level, the police trail only the off, you’re going to see those even the ones who were do- “The way he was restrained, racism that is out there and way back when, but I never military and small business same people at the grocery ing stuff they didn’t have no I didn’t see the need to hold how blatant it is right now.” believed it was actually hap- as the highest-ranking insti- stores or in church. You’re business [doing], and they him down like that. The rule She balked at her own na- pening.” tutions among the 15 tested going to see them,” In- were very respectful,” Dix- is while you’re uncuffed and iveté concerning the matter. Watch for Part 2 of this in the poll in June 2020. gram explained. “Later they on said. “They said I was fair fighting anything goes until “When I was younger in story in next week’s edition. changed it, so you may get an and that’s what the people officer patrolling 62nd street wanted, for you to be fair. So, that lived in Palm Beach and I never had a real big prob- Three months ago, an repair. The Opa-locka Po- reduce crime in Opa-loc- did his work in Liberty City, lem. … It was easier to work independent review con- lice Department includes ka,” the mayor said. so there was a disconnect. in the community because I CHIEF ducted by Miami-Dade 54 officers and 10 civilian Dobson joined the Of course, I saw young peo- was that community. That’s CONTINUED FROM 1A Police Capt. George Perera staff serving the 4.1-square Opa-locka police force in ple who didn’t like the po- where I came from.” determined that Opa-locka mile city. 2014. According to Florida lice, who just kind of painted our current city manager. police were not properly “Now, we have the Department of Law En- everybody with that same REFLECTING ON GEORGE Mr. Pate, along with the trained or evaluated – and opportunity to conduct a forcement records, he was brush.” FLOYD’S MURDER help of the Miami-Dade that department policies national search for a police fired from the Doral Police Dixon said she was mostly Ingram said a few things Police Department, con- don't meet basic standards chief who will consider the Department in 2011 based well-respected in the com- went through his mind when ducted a thorough assess- – among a litany of other latest research on police on allegations of excessive munity by other Black peo- he saw George Floyd’s mur- ment of our police depart- issues detailed in a scath- reform, accountability and absences, failing to show ple. der, including that the in- ment. The results speak for ing 36-page report. Perera community policing to up for duty, sleeping on “Actually, I grew up in the cident needed to be decid- themselves,” said Mayor determined then that the enact evidence-based strat- duty, falsifying time sheets area [where] I worked. A lot ed in court and wondering Pigatt. department may be beyond egies to protect, serve and and sexual harassment. The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 Economic pain ahead in Florida Tax revenues plummet signaling possible need for special session

JIM TURNER serve as an important tool for News Service of Florida the Legislature when it reorga- nizes following the November Florida’s revenue picture this election,” Senate President Bill year took a $3.42 billion hit Fri- Galvano, R-Bradenton, said in day as state economists evalu- a memo to senators Friday. “As ated the damage caused by the has been the case since early coronavirus pandemic. March, the situation continues The economists lowered an to change on a near-daily basis. estimate of general revenue for For today, I view the updated this fiscal year by $3.42 billion estimate as a critical step in and an estimate for the 2021- understanding our future, and 2022 fiscal year by nearly $2 I continue to remain optimistic billion. General revenue, which about the ultimate recovery of Florida Legislature in session in 2020. Photo by WCTV includes such money as sales Floridians’ personal and eco- Tallahassee taxes and corporate income tax- nomic health.” Before the revised numbers that will really help us maintain es, play a vital role in funding The economists, who meet were finalized Friday, DeSantis a stable fiscal outlook,” DeSan- schools, health care and pris- as the state Revenue Estimat- said he’d seen revenue fore- tis said. ons. ing Conference, added a foot- casts coming in better than pre- Economists foresee an in- Tax revenues began plum- note to the forecast, saying the viously thought. But he added crease in spending once people Photo by Silver Works from Pexels meting in April after business- financial picture could improve more “tough decisions” remain eventually get out again and es shut down or dramatically if the state gets to expand its use regarding state spending. start opening their wallets. scaled back because of the pan- of federal CARES Act dollars “I think we're going to be Amy Baker, head of the Leg- demic. The drop in revenues to fill revenue shortfalls. How- able to get through this budget islature’s Office of Economic has led to widespread specula- ever, any potential expanded year without doing a special and Demographic Research, More inmates tion about whether lawmakers use of the stimulus money or session,” DeSantis said Friday anticipates the unleashing of a will have to return to Tallahas- additional federal stimulus dol- while at an appearance about large reservoir of money that see to cut a budget that took lars must wait until Congress mental health issues in Saraso- went into savings as people dying of COVID-19 effect July 1. returns in September. ta. “Certainly, we'll be able to hunkered down against the But Republican leaders “What we're trying to say get to the end of the calendar pandemic. News Service of Florida Corrections Secretary Mark maintain that expanded bud- here is we've got a lot of un- year without having to do any “There is a large chunk of Inch and Deputy Secretary get reserves approved during certainty about how the federal type of special session.” money right now that's in sav- One more Florida inmate has Ricky Dixon, who were diag- this year’s legislative session, money can be used,” said Don Democrats have clamored ings accounts, that when it died from complications of nosed with the disease in early along with cash-conserving ve- Langston, staff director of the for lawmakers to return to Tal- comes back in, as it comes back COVID-19, bringing the death August after attending a Flori- toes by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will House Finance & Tax Commit- lahassee to address the eco- in, it's going to have an effect toll among prisoners to 76, ac- da Sheriffs Association confer- prevent the need for a special tee and a member of the Reve- nomic hits to the state from the on the economy that is up- cording to data released last ence. session before the November nue Estimating Conference. pandemic. ward and cannot be explained Friday by the state Department As of mid-day Friday, cor- of Corrections. In total, 25 in- rections and health officials elections. The state received $8.238 bil- DeSantis, who vetoed $1 bil- by personal income and wages mates have died of COVID-19 had conducted 78,002 tests on Friday’s revised estimates lion through the CARES Act, lion from the state budget for and salaries,” Baker said. “It's in August so far, 10 of whom inmates, which included 14,566 will be used in putting togeth- of which $2.472 billion went to money that was locked out of the current fiscal year, contin- died last week. positive results and 5,872 tests er what is known as the state’s local governments. Most of the ues to anticipate federal dollars the economy that will be re- As the virus continues to that had pending results. The Long Range Financial Outlook, remaining money has also been will help patch financial holes. leased back into the economy.” spread rapidly in the prison sys- department oversees roughly which helps guide budget de- allocated. DeSantis added an improved Baker acknowledged the tem, the disease has also killed 87,700 prisoners. Corrections cisions. The Joint Legislative The reduced revenue fore- outlook will depend on the uniqueness of the pandemic three corrections workers this officials reported that 2,219 Budget Commission, made up cast for this fiscal year and the overall health of the national isn’t similar to other disasters month, according to correc- of the department’s roughly of House and Senate members, 2021-2022 fiscal year came after economy, the state’s unemploy- and recessions experienced by tions officials and the Florida 27,000 employees had tested will consider the outlook next the state’s net general revenue ment situation that currently the state, adding to the difficulty Police Benevolent Association. positive for the virus. As of month. came in at $31.366 billion for reflects more than 1 million of economic modeling. The number of prisoners and last Wednesday, the depart- “This important document the fiscal year that ended June Floridians out of work, and im- “Certainly, we know the last corrections workers who have ment said it had tested 7,042 (the outlook) will provide a 30. That was $1.88 billion below provements to the struggling quarter of last year is not in our tested positive for the virus department employees and more holistic view of econom- an earlier forecast, as tax dol- hospitality industry. economic forecast, [it’s not] go- has climbed to 16,785. Among that 1,224 tests were sched- ic and budgetary factors over lars dropped in April, May and “I hope we can continue to ing to be replicated exactly the the infected are two top-rank- uled to be administered to the next three years and will June. put people to work because same way again,” Baker said. ing officials in the department: staff. Finance

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RAQUEL LEWIS Miami Times Contributor

Pandemic or no pandemic, Miamians want to look good, compelling some to take matters into their own hands when it comes to hair color, braids and edge- ups. The results aren’t always what they hope for. North Miami resident Jalen Brown, 26, has been searching for an open bar- bershop after unsuccessfully attempt- ing a trim last week. “I was on YouTube learning how to do my tape, but I messed up so bad I went bald,” he said with a laugh. “I need to see a professional.” Like many businesses in Miami-Dade County, barbershops and salons were forced to shut their doors in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The closure was rescinded after nearly two months on May 18, but that hardly signaled the end of troubling times. Black communities have suffered the most during COVID-19, with higher infection and mortality rates than those of other races. Small business owners are suffering disproportionate financial losses as well. Salons and barbershops are staples in the Black community. They’re places to share neighborhood stories, swap gossip and discuss the latest headlines. But with social distancing, it’s hard for shop owners to keep that vibe alive, even after reopening for business. Black Kutz, a small shop located at SEE SALONS 9B

Once clients felt comfortable going outside, they felt comfortable“ coming back to my salon."

– Abena Isaac, owner, Visible Results by Abby The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 The state of Black business pandemic-induced reces- Monday through Friday on A conversation on sion coupled with histori- its Facebook page. cal Black business closures “We are thrilled to moving forward and unemployment,” said celebrate the import- during COVID-19 Busby. “We know first- ant contributions from hand [that] Black entre- Black-owned businesses Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce preneurs need targeted throughout August and by business support. In honor hosting this transparent AMC offers 15 cent tickets In honor of National Black Business of National Black Business conversation on the state Associated Press the U.S. since March. The chain Month, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Month, we’ve partnered of Black businesses. It is touted the reopening as “Movies Commerce (MDCC) will host a trans- with the Miami-Dade vital that we support our NEW YORK — AMC Theatres, in 2020 at 1920 Prices.” parent conversation on the state of Chamber of Commerce to Ron Busby Sr. community’s Black-owned the nation’s largest movie theater After several false starts due to Black businesses on Thursday, Aug. host a transparent conver- businesses, particularly chain, will reopen in the U.S. on a summer rise in coronavirus cas- 20, 2020, at 10 a.m. The event will take sation on the state of Black business, in light of the devastating econom- Aug. 20 with retro ticket prices of es throughout much of the U.S., place via Zoom. which will include topics and issues ic impact of COVID-19,” said G. Eric 15-cents per movie. widespread moviegoing is cur- Ron Busby Sr., president of the affecting us right now during this pan- Knowles, president and CEO of the AMC Entertainment, which rently set to resume in late Au- United States Black Chambers, will demic and in the near future.” Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce. owns the chain, said Thursday gust. Regal Cinemas, the second be the event’s guest speaker. Topics The MDCC has continued to cele- “MDCC wants to ensure we are trans- that it expects to open the doors largest chain, is to reopen some to be discussed include: “Where Are brate National Black Business Month lating our support for Black-owned to more than 100 cinemas — or U.S. locations on Aug. 21. We,” “The Future of Black Business- this August by also spotlighting and businesses into meaningful actions. about a sixth of its nationwide lo- AMC and other chains have es” and “How to Move Forward in recognizing Black-owned business- Now, more than ever, Black-owned cations — on Aug. 20 with throw- said they will operate at reduced COVID-19.” es in its newsletter and on its social businesses need us the most. It is my back pricing for a day. capacity to facilitate social dis- “This year’s National Black Busi- media platforms. Additionally, MDCC hope that everyone will join us in AMC theaters have reopened in tancing, along with increased the- ness Month is pivotal for countless will also livestream an interview with supporting these businesses this Au- numerous international countries ater cleaning and required mask Black entrepreneurs enduring the a local Black-owned company at noon gust and every month going forward.” but have remained shuttered in wearing. Virus testing deal reached with Disney would be a dedicated testing at large.” Theme park agrees to drive-thru lane for its workers and their Actors’ Equity Associa- families; reservations could tion filed a labor grievance COVID-19 testing for workers be made for testing starting against Disney World, say- MIKE SCHNEIDER encouraged Actors' Equity last Thursday. ing its members faced re- Associated Press Association to sign a mem- “As a reminder, testing is taliation for demanding the orandum of understanding voluntary and Cast Members coronavirus tests before ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt allowing the actors, singers will not be paid for testing Disney World’s theme parks Disney World and the union and stage managers to return time,” the notice said. reopened to visitors last for its actors and singers to their jobs. Disney released a later month after being closed reached an agreement last “We have been consistent statement saying that allow- since March because of the Wednesday that will allow that testing is an important ing the testing locations was pandemic. About 220 actors them to return to work, more part of ensuring a safe work- not in response to union de- and singers initially were than a month after they said place for Equity performers, mands. called back to work, but that they were locked out of the and today, I’m pleased to “The Florida Division of invitation was rescinded af- reopening of the theme park see that Disney World has In this July 2, 2020, file photo, cars drive under a Emergency Management ter the union made public resort for publicly demand- agreed,” Kate Shindle, presi- sign greeting visitors near the entrance to Walt Disney will operate the location, its concerns about the lack ing coronavirus tests. dent of Actors’ Equity Asso- World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. A new television show which is available to cast of testing, according to the Disney agreed to have a ciation, said in a statement. about the residents and caretakers at Walt Disney members and their immedi- union. state-run drive-thru COVID-19 The union represents 750 ate families, as well as Flor- It was unclear how many testing site for workers and Disney World workers. World's Animal Kingdom is being produced by National ida residents,” the statement actors and singers would the public at the Florida theme Disney officials said in a no- Geographic and will start streaming in the fall of 2020 said. “Our actions support be called back now that an park resort. That decision tice to its workers that there on the Disney+. AP Photo/John Raoux, File all cast and our community agreement has been signed. SALONS CONTINUED FROM 8B 1119 NW Third Ave. in Over- town, is owned by Miami native Cory Mitchum and a silent part- ner, cardiologist Bernard Ashby, M.D. They are struggling to keep their 7-year-old business afloat. Mitchum graduated from the Margate School of Beauty in the early 2000s. He says he got into cutting hair to give back to the neighborhood. “I want to provide service to a community that’s in need,” he said. The shop reopened the first week of June and is operating by appointment only. “Business has dropped by like 90%,” said Mitchum. Black Kutz owner Cory Mitchum helping a young client Ashby has a background in A client at Visible Results by Abby gets prepped for her appointment. Photo courtesy look his best. Photo courtesy of Cory Mitchum public health and has helped of Abby Isaac keep the shop up to COVID-19 safety standards. Measures in- loughed. Mitchum is cutting hair long before COVID-19 is Visi- maintained a full schedule and felt comfortable going outside, high-intensity cleaning regimen clude checking temperatures, by himself after being denied a ble Results by Abby, located at worked solo. they felt comfortable coming and keeping her one-client-at- making sure everyone is wear- Paycheck Protection Program 12245 SW 112th St. in Kendall. “I always had one client in a back to my salon masked be- a-time model to ensure priva- ing a mask, social distancing and (PPP) loan. It’s owned by Trinidadian-born room, for privacy reasons,” said cause they knew it would just cy and social distancing. She’s disinfecting tools. “I had to let all my employees Abena Isaac, more commonly Isaac. “Whatever personal prob- be masked me and masked hopeful that in the near future, Prior to the pandemic, the go,” he said. “It’s just me now.” known as Abby. lems [someone is] dealing with, them.” it’ll be back to business as usual. environment at Kutz was lively, The shop went from more Isaac attended Beauty Schools it doesn’t have to be announced What has changed is her “Sometimes,” she said, “I’d be with clients coming and going than 50 haircuts per day to just of America in North Miami to everyone.” scheduling. Before the pandem- booked all day.” throughout the day. 15 to 30 customers. Beach and received her license Very few of Isaac’s protocols ic, Isaac would seat an average Perhaps those times are near- “Before it was a lot more ca- “Economically, people have in 2010. After working at Glow have changed, though she now of three to five people a day; er than Isaac thinks. With her, sual, people came out and re- been hurt and haircuts aren’t in Salon on 127th Avenue for four wears a mask and requires cli- she’s currently seating one to Mitchum and other shop own- laxed,” said Ashby. their budget,” said Ashby. “[Co- years, she opened up her own ents to do the same. When she three. Her regular clients now ers like them working hard to That’s no longer the case. ry’s] been giving out free hair- space in 2014. Her specialties in- reopened her salon in May, her receive 50% discounts on her maintain safe, sanitized spaces, “A collateral effect of the pan- cuts to those in need.” clude dreadlocks, hair dying, ex- clientele quickly returned. services. potential clients like Brown can demic is the closure of the clubs, And there’s no telling when tensions and natural hairstyles. “I sanitize everything all the “I told clients of a long time, once again find comfort in get- the entertainment venues and the pandemic will end. “As a child, I was always mess- time, and I do not have a client regulars, ‘You can come out, get ting their hair done by a profes- the schools that were the main “There’s nothing we can do at ing with people’s hair at school, sitting on the same chair af- your hair done, we can handle sional. reasons people got a haircut,” this point.” said Ashby. including the teachers,” said ter another client leaves,” said your payment afterward,’” she “I won’t be patchy,” said Ashby. A salon that implement- Isaac. Isaac. “I’m always cleaning, I’ve said. Brown said. “And I won’t get Kutz barbers had to be fur- ed social distancing practices Prior to the pandemic, she been doing that. Once clients Isaac plans on continuing her COVID.” The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020

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Players from Negro National League team the Homestead Grays pose together in 1946. Shown from L to R: Sam Bankhead, Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, Dave Hoskins and Jerry Benjamin. Photo courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Miami celebrates Negro National League centennial

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Major League Baseball tipped its collec- celebration even though fans could not your cap to the Negro Leagues, send tive cap on Sunday to celebrate the Negro be in ballparks to share the moment. it to [email protected], and National League’s centennial. Major league clubs also have planned post your photo or video on social media Major league clubs commemorated the special 100th anniversary ballpark and using the hashtags #TipYourCap2020 founding of the Negro National League digital engagement activities through- and #NegroLeagues100. If you post about by having all players, managers, coaches out the season, including Negro League what the Negro Leagues mean to you, and umpires wear a Negro Leagues 100th tribute games with players wearing that’s even better. Miami Marlins pitcher anniversary logo patch on their uniforms throwback uniforms. In Sunday’s game The segregation-era circuits that Elieser Hernandez in during games this past Sunday. The between the Miami Marlins and the At- featured Black players have never been action during Sunday’s logo was a derivative of the official logo lanta Braves, the Marlins wore throwback counted among the official major leagues, created by the Negro Leagues Baseball uniforms of the Miami Giants, a semipro but MLB is reportedly considering right- game vs. the Atlanta Museum in Kansas City. team from the 1930s that faced many of ing that wrong. Both the MLB and the Braves The festivities originally scheduled the biggest Negro League stars of the day, MLB Players Association began making for June 27, were postponed due to the such as Satchel Paige. amends in February by giving a $1 million COVID-19 pandemic. The league even- It’s not too late to join in the fun. Take joint donation to the Negro Leagues tually decided to go through with the a photo or short video of yourself tipping Baseball Museum.

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NBA and WNBA back in action with focus on BLM

MARK STALLWORTH The NBA and the WNBA and Myles Cosgrove, who with players from the Seattle players is no secret; the differ- plan leaguewide. Miami Times Contributor have provided a platform served a narcotics search Storm and New York Liberty ence is astronomical. The new Kyrie Irving of the Brook- for players who may not feel warrant without knocking at walking off the court as the eight-year Collective Bargain- lyn Nets committed $1.5 The National Basketball As- comfortable speaking about her apartment door. No drugs national anthem played, in a ing Agreement (CBA), which million to supplement the sociation (NBA) and the racial inequality. Players were found. message for racial justice as began at the start of 2020 sea- income of WNBA players Women’s National Basket- wanted to make sure that they As of the writing of this protests around the country son and runs through 2027, who choose not to play this ball Association (WNBA) were of one accord by focus- article, none of the three offi- continue. provides the foundation to season, whether because recently began their regular ing on social justice and using cers have been charged with WNBA Players will be ded- chart a new course for wom- of coronavirus concerns or season after a hiatus due to the platform to address their Taylor’s murder, though the icating this season to Breonna en’s professional basketball. social justice reasons. The COVID-19. stance on these issues. They Louisville Metro Police De- Taylor and the Say Her Name The 2020 CBA will feature funds will come from the KAI The NBA kicked things off made it clear that they did not partment fired Hankison on Campaign, an initiative com- significant investments by the Empowerment Initiative that at the ESPN Wide World of want to talk about basketball, June 23. mitted to speaking the names league and its teams aimed Irving launched at the end of Sports Complex at Walt Dis- but to discuss getting justice Like those of us who have of and fighting for justice for directly at increasing play- July. ney World. The WNBA began for Breonna Taylor. struggled and continue to persecuted Black women, er salary and compensation, "Whether a person decided its season at the IMG Acade- Breonna Taylor, a 26-year- struggle for the good, Freder- who are so often forgotten. improvements to the overall to fight for social justice, play my in Bradenton, Florida, and old Black emergency med- ick Douglass argued for righ- WNBA players also wore Bre- player experience and re- basketball, focus on physical had its opening games nation- ical technician, was shot teous and persistent struggle onna Taylor's name on their sources specifically designed or mental health or simply ally televised. Both leagues eight times on March 13 in to achieve real freedom and jerseys during opening week- with the professional female connect with their families,” listened to players about Louisville, Kentucky, by out- justice for Black people in end. athlete in mind, as well as a he stated, “this initiative can having "Black Lives Matter" of-uniform officers: Jonathan the United States of America. The disparity of the con- commitment to implement hopefully support their prior- painted on the court. Mattingly, Brett Hankison The WNBA’s season began tracts of NBA and WNBA an integrated marketing ities and decisions.'' The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 NCAA Football unlikely Big Ten players push to overturn on campus for nearly two months in some cancellation of fall season cases preparing for their seasons and be- RALPH D. RUSSO into the decision. 12 – have postponed ing regularly tested Associated Press The letters also fall sports and are for COVID-19. call for players to be hoping to make them Testing of athletes The NCAA’s chief allowed to sign lia- up in some fashion in will need to increase medical officer says bility waivers with the spring. when competi- there is a narrow their schools in order Six leagues, in- tion begins. Recent path to playing col- have a season. It was cluding the Atlantic breakthroughs in lege sports during just two weeks ago Coast Conference, saliva testing could the coronavirus pan- Pac-12 players with Southeastern Con- provide faster results demic and if testing the We Are United ference and Big 12, and more access to nationwide does not movement called for are moving forward testing for everyone, improve, it cannot be its conference to ban with plans to play in but just how much done. such waivers. Big the fall. remains to be seen. Meanwhile, one of Ten United, anoth- Hainline told CNN The availability and college football's big- er group of players that how colleges turnaround times gest stars sent out a pushing for more and universities han- of COVID-19 tests petition Sunday, call- oversight and uni- dled the reopening of is still a problem in ing on the Big Ten to parts of the country. formity in COVID-19 campuses to students Gates leading into Memorial Stadium are padlocked, in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, play football this fall. protocols, also de- will be crucial in de- He added: “We’re Dr. Brian Hainline manded liability termining when fall Aug. 12, 2020. The Big Ten won't play football this fall because of concerns about not in a place today told CNN late Satur- waivers be banned. sports can be played. COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports' power conferences to yield to the where we could safe- day that “everything The NCAA did Athletes have been pandemic. The move was announced Tuesday. AP Photo/Nati Harnik ly play sports.” would have to line up just that a few days perfectly” for college later, saying member sports to be played schools could not re- this fall. Much of the quire athletes to sign fall college sports a liability waiver re- season has been can- lated to COVID-19 to celed, with confer- participate. ences hoping to make Michigan defen- up competitions, in- sive back Hunter cluding football, in Reynolds, one of the spring. the leaders of Col- But not everyone lege Athletes Unit- has accepted those ed, a group that decisions. helped organize Big On Sunday morn- Ten United, said ing, Big Ten football he wasn't familiar players continued to enough with the push the conference parents' letters to to overturn its can- comment on them. cellation of the fall “I am focused on season. Ohio State figuring out a way quarterback Justin with my fellow play- Fields, a Heisman ers to work with the Trophy finalist last conference and the season, Penn State NCAA to find a way tight end Pat Freier- to return to play that muth and other play- is as safe as possi- ers posted on Twitter ble and ensure the an online petition re- well-being of the questing the Big Ten players in as timely a reinstate the sched- manner as possible,” ule the conference re- Reynolds said in a leased six days before text to AP. it pulled the plug. The NCAA has Player parent no jurisdiction over groups from Iowa, major college foot- Ohio State, Penn State ball, so the confer- and Nebraska have ences have been left sent letters to Big Ten to make their own Commissioner Kevin calls. At the high- Warren asking for the est level of college conference to reverse football, four con- course and seeking ferences – including more transparency the Big Ten and Pac-

Photo courtesy of FIU FIU delays start of sports season While Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to lobby for colleges and high schools to move forward with their sports seasons, Florida Internation- al University said Thursday it will delay the start of intercollegiate sports until Sept. 16. “The health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff are our top priority,” universi- ty President Mark Rosenberg said. “With this in mind and based on input from our FIU health care experts, the informed sci- ence surrounding COVID-19 and the current circumstances in our South Florida communi- ty, FIU will postpone all intercollegiate com- petitions through September 16. We are mak- ing this decision in an abundance of caution.” FIU is a member of Conference USA. Lifestyles Entertainment MAKINGIN THE GRADE Culture Food Arts Music

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Carl Juste and Leonard Pitts, Jr. discuss landmark project JOSIE GULLIKSEN It’s part of “Art on the Plaza” up a sign, representative of the ArtburstMiami.com programming, a way for the muse- ones carried by sanitation work- um to continue to share art, even ers during their 65-day strike, Four words: “I Am A Man.” So as it remains closed due to the in response to on-the-job safety simple, yet so powerful. COVID-19 pandemic. concerns after two workers were The message – inscribed on a “I Am A Man,” a work by Miami crushed to death in the barrel of a sign – stands out and stands tall Herald photographer Carl Juste, sanitation truck. in a black-and-white photograph shows Elmore Nickelberry, who The image perfectly echoes on display in the outdoor plaza was part of the Memphis san- our current times, with the Black at the Museum of Contemporary itation workers’ strike of 1968, Lives Matter movement and re- Art North Miami (MOCA). It is and his son, Terence, who is also cent passing of civil rights activist large enough for all to see while with the City of Memphis sani- and Congressman John Lewis. walking or driving along North- tation department. The younger “If you ever felt disenfranchised east 125th St. Nickelberry is pictured holding SEE MOCA 4C

Elmore Nickelberry, right, then a Memphis sanitation worker on strike, was shocked at the King slaying at the Lorraine Motel: “I was mad. It hurt me.” He and his son, Terence, shown at left, hold signs bearing the slogan made famous by the 1968 strike.

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Getting the men to open up was no easy task, said Pitts MOCA Jr., “because these men are CONTINUED FROM 1C not extremely sophisticated or in touch with their feel- or a sense of injustice, this ings. They want to talk, they image honors that, and also just aren’t spill-your-guts the memory and the legacy of kind of guys.” the late John Lewis … All of For some, speaking up it speaks to a greater truth,” dredged up old wounds. Pitts Juste said. Jr. said some cried while be- Arriving at that image was ing interviewed. no simple task for Juste or “You find those deep wells his fellow Herald journalist, of emotion in all of them. If columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. In you dig, you will find these fact, it took more than a de- guys,” he said. cade to bring the project to Juste photographed multi- life. ple men from the strike, but he chose this particular im- SPEAKING TO THE age of Nickelberry for a rea- BLACK EXPERIENCE son. In 2008, when they realized “I did photograph every Barack Obama would most single one of them, but it was likely be the presidential wonderful to see Nickelberry nominee, “we thought if he and his son, Terence, who is got elected, it would show also a sanitation worker, to how far African Americans show how it went from one had come as opposed to 40 generation to the other … I years ago,” said Pitts Jr., refer- think Mr. Nickelberry gave ring to the 40th anniversary us a gift, I’m just a conduit. of Martin Luther King Jr.’s I feel both the museum and assassination and the sanita- “I Am A Man,” an iconic image created by photojournalist Carl Juste, is currently on display as part of MO- Mr. Nickelberry have offered tion workers’ strike. King was the community a memory of assassinated the day after CA’s Art on the Plaza programming. Carl Juste/Miami Herald Staff the past but also a promise. he addressed the Memphis for African Americans who to the African American ex- The photo is a description strikers. lived in the South … and how perience, and I spoke to the of how he felt and who he For Juste, it was all about much more that feeling must immigrant experience,” Juste is, and it’s a declaration that timing and wanting to cap- have transferred to them,” said. he is a man, something he ture the importance of Juste said. “As an immigrant couldn’t say in 1968 without the moment in 2008 when myself, born in Haiti, I was STRIKING A NERVE repercussions, both physical- Obama was elected presi- fighting a similar fight. We Together, the pair spoke with ly and socially … dent. both shared the same com- many of the men who had “Seeing this displayed puts “[At the time], my wife was monality of dignity and re- taken part in the 1968 strike. an exclamation point on pregnant, and it was right in spect and our Afro heritage. Those conversations struck that statement,” Juste added. the middle of the election cy- Although I am of mixed de- a nerve with both of them, “This is a reminder for all of cle. I was talking to my par- scent, I claim them all.” bringing to light the impor- us – not just Black men, but ents and I told them, ‘A Black Together, Juste and Pitts Jr. tance of their movement – all of us – that we can declare president, that’s amazing.’ decided to embark on a jour- but also, a sorrowful reality. what we are. That we are That’s something neither my ney to document their idea. “It made me kind of sad human and are important. father nor mother thought “The initial plan was to because their strike real- We’re not props, and I think was possible,” said Juste, who travel the country and take ly wasn’t much of a victo- that’s a lesson for all of us.” was born in Haiti. two weeks and spend time Photo by Carl Juste/Miami Herald Staff ry, seeing that they’re not Said Pitts Jr., “I think that Just as important, he felt, talking to African Ameri- well-treated and don’t have picture is just a piece of po- was the fact that his son can men,” Pitts, Jr. said. “We got whittled down to three him more than Pitts Jr. a pension. They deserve bet- etry.” would be able to say that a wanted to talk to imposing days in Memphis, so the fo- “I saw all these things in- ter,” Pitts Jr. said. “I’m seeing “I Am A Man” is on display Black man had been presi- figures like Shaquille O’Neal cus shifted entirely to the tersecting at this poignant a 70-year-old man who is still at MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125th dent in his lifetime. and others of his stature, as sanitation workers’ strike juncture, time and moment, hauling sanitation, and he St., North Miami. Anyone who “I felt this had such a pro- well as with the sanitation and Dr. King’s assassination.” and I couldn’t think of any- doesn’t see retirement com- takes a selfie with thephoto - found meaning in my life. I workers. However, due to There is no one else Juste one else that I’d want to work ing to him. He should have graph is invited to tag Juste’s wondered how it would feel budget constraints, the trip wanted on the journey with with on this because he spoke some kind of dignity.” Instagram: @cpj_is_here. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 Mickey Guyton speaks her truth Being a Black woman in a white male-dominated industry

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Collaborative art installation “The Fabric of America: Artists in Protest” features denim jackets bedecked in mes- NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mickey Guyton is turning a mirror on country music by speaking her truth and sages and symbols that take a stand against racism and racial violence. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Graffiti reclaiming both her career and identity. Delivering a one-two punch of important songs this year leading up to her first new EP in five years, Guyton is not holding back her powerful voice any longer. Guyton has reintroduced herself after years of internal doubt and feeling unable to be herself as ‘Fabric of America’ a Black woman in a genre dominated by white men. “I was trying to write everybody else’s song and everybody else’s story when I had a unique story of my own,” said Guyton, 37. The six-song EP called “Bridges,” coming out on Sept. 11, contains “What Are You Gonna Tell Her,” a pointed critique of the barriers that women face, embodies protest and “Black Like Me,” revealing her own early expe- JONEL JUSTE riences with racism. ArtburstMiami.com Her musical career plans this year were thrown off course due to the coronavirus pandemic, but she A crisis is the best time for ar- kept marching forward anyway. Parts of the album tistic creation. And creating is exactly what artists are doing today. Some are creating murals; others, wearables. In South Florida, more than 30 graffiti artists and illustra- tors were invited to create pro- test-themed art on denim jack- ets for “The Fabric of America: Artists in Protest,” an exhibition launched July 18 by the Museum of Graffiti in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. “Artists typically inspire peo- ple,” said Alan Ket, museum co-founder and curator. “Artists have a way of presenting topics [and] ideas in a way that really reaches to the core of our be- ings and to our hearts.” The physical exhibition, on In this Aug. 3, 2020 photo, Mickey Guyton is view in person until Aug. 31, fea- tures denim jackets bedecked photographed during a remote portrait session in messages and symbols that A work by internationally recognized graffiti artist Futura 2000, on display in “The with the photographer in New York and sub- take a stand and speak loudly of Fabric of America: Artists in Protest.” Photo courtesy of the Museum of Graffiti ject in Los Angeles. Guyton's EP, "Bridges," is set to be released on Sept. 11. Victoria Will/Invision/AP “The Fabric of America: Artists in Protest” is on view in person at the Museum of Graffiti, 299 were recorded or written from her home in Los An- geles, where she’s been isolating with her husband, NW 25th St., Miami, until Aug. 31, and online with remote help from her producer Karen Kosows- indefinitely atwww.museumofgraffiti.com. ki in Nashville. Guyton set up a DIY vocal studio $16 for general admission and free for children age and started learning audio recording software. “We worked out a flow where she can just sit back 13 and younger; tickets must be purchased online and sing and I can produce her over Zoom as if she to avoid on-site transactions. was in the vocal booth next to me,” said Kosowski. Guyton’s impressive vocals don’t need much adornment, but Guyton pushed herself on the title these troubled times. With the trays President Trump as the track, “Bridges,” a gospel influenced song about momentum right now around DC Entertainment comics char- finding common ground instead of divisiveness. the themes of racial inequality acter “The Joker”); others show “When she sang the vocal on ‘Bridges,’ her hus- and police brutality – sparked the Black Lives Matter clenched band, Grant, ran into the room from the other room, by the death of George Floyd on fist symbol. One of the artists, going, ’What is happening in here? That’s sounds May 25 at the hands of a Min- known professionally as Cyst, amazing!’” said Kosowski. neapolis police officer – the -mu painted an image of Malcolm Although she stands on the shoulders of other seum provided this platform so X pulling back curtains to peer Black female country artists like Linda Martell, The artists could contribute to the out of a window while holding Pointer Sisters and Rissi Palmer, Guyton has had national discussion, Ket said. a rifle. to chart her own path in country music. The Tex- “In order to bring change in All the participating artists as-born singer fell in love with country music from society, that momentum has are either from South Flori- an early age and learned about Dolly Parton from her to grow and continue to push da or currently work in South grandmother. But after being signed to Capitol Record forward – and we wanted to Florida, Freidin said. They in- Nashville in 2011, she’s had to constantly stand up to be part of the change that this clude Chillski, Crome, Tackz, questions about her authenticity. world needs,” he said. Disem, Ahol Sniffs Glue, Cash4, “That was such a frustrating thing for me to have For organizers and artists, RasTerms, Klass, Cyst, Grab, to deal with, because if I were white with blonde hair the mission of the exhibition is Tragek, Delvs, Quake, Ticoe, and green or blue or brown eyes, it wouldn’t even be a multifaceted. View2, Chnk, Jel question,” said Guyton. “The idea of wearable art is Martinez, Etone, Rage, Daniel Guyton was lauded in 2015 for her debut single, “Bet- not only to provide the artist Fila, June, Keds, Junk, Meta4, ter Than You Left Me,” which country radio seemed with a platform to communicate Drums Brown, Santiago Ru- eager to adopt at the onset but peaked only at No. 34. and to share their ideas but also bino, Cale K2S, Ruth, Faves, After a couple of years of struggle, Guyton wanted to to be able to sell that work,” Ket Blackbrain, Echo and Tierra Museum of Graffiti co-founder and curator Alan Ket. walk away. But supporters like Cindy Mabe, president added. “So [this] particular ex- Armstrong. Museum of Graffiti of Universal Music Group Nashville, wouldn’t let her. hibition … allows people to own The artists tackled a variety “Her truth has come over time because she figured a piece of protest art to wear in of hot-button issues. tionally recognized artists Fu- his images capture powerful out who she was,” said Mabe. “I don’t know of a more public and to sort of show their “The main topic is police tura 2000, Tristan Eaton and instances of protest graffiti. fearless artist than Mickey Guyton.” position in the world as far as brutality and racial injustice, Cey Adams, as well as an au- A portion of the proceeds Mabe asked her to sing “What Are You Gonna Tell protesting.” but other topics come into dio/visual installation by Ket from the exhibition will be Her?” at the label’s annual showcase for country Added museum co-founder play in the exhibition, such as and fellow artist Chintz that donated to Empowered Youth, radio programmers in February. Her pointed ques- Allison Freidin, “In this particu- equal rights, feminism, gender counts down the reported time an organization that aims to tions about the inequalities that women face was not lar time, it’s very clear that all of issues, politics and the pres- a Minneapolis police officer improve the lives of inner-city lost on the room full of radio gatekeepers whose the artists that are in the show idency, immigration, human held his knee against Floyd’s young men in the Miami area, stations keep women’s voices to a bare minimum. have a very similar message rights, migrant workers, capi- neck. Freidin said. “When I got up and they said my name to walk on that they want to convey, which talism, corruption, the history Rounding out the exhibition The Museum of Graffiti, situ- the stage, I said, ‘Oh, curse word. This could be the is their dissatisfaction with the of resistance, even COVID,” are photographs by Pablo Alli- ated in the Wynwood District, end of my career,’” Guyton said with a laugh. current state of affairs and the Ket said. “It was an open plat- son, a human rights worker and is enforcing safety procedures Instead, the entire audience gave her a standing need for equality and to elimi- form. That’s why we have such documentarian. According to including an admission system ovation as Guyton fought back tears. nate the racism in our country.” a diversity of themes.” the museum, Allison has been that allows six people to enter Guyton wrote “Black Like Me” before the deaths The main theme of the exhib- The exhibit also embraces following the migrant trail the premises every 15 minutes. this year of George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubrey and Bre- it is protest. Some jackets make diverse forms of expression. from Central America to the For more information, visit www. onna Taylor that sparked worldwide protests against political statements (one por- There are posters by interna- United States since 2017, and museumofgraffiti.com. SEE TRUTH 6C THE MIAMI TIMES | AUGUST 2020 Navigating distant learning, working from home, and staying sane during COVID Turkey Sliders with

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COOKBOOKwith what they were most in- Teen author preaches empowerment terested in, whether it’s food or personal growth or changing the through self-care world.” Thomas is always on the look- MARK KENNEDY tilled them into “7 Points of out for different flavors and in- Associated Press Power.” gredients. On a trip to her par- “There’s probably hundreds of ents’ native Jamaica two years NEW YORK — At 19, Haile points of power, but these are re- ago, she flipped over the taste of Thomas has written a book that ally the seven that I feel capture breadfruit, star apples and man- will flummox bookstore owners so much of the human experi- goes there. She’s recently fallen whenever they reopen. ence so we can really start that in love with fonio, a West Afri- “Living Lively” has several that self-growth work,” she said. can grain. dozen vegan recipes, but it’s far “Our well-being goes so far She scoffs at those who say more than a cookbook. It also beyond what’s on our plate,” she a vegan diet has to be bland. has guidance on relationships said. “You can eat however many “The diversity of plant foods and wellness. salads or smoothies you want is just beyond our compre- Thomas calls it an “empow- but that’s not going to heal a lot hension,” she said. “More than erment cookbook,” and the fact of the inner and external distur- anything, I just want to rede- that it belongs on multiple book- bances that we might face.” fine that and show that you can shelves says something about The writing is thoughtful, have an absolutely delicious how expansive this Gen Z mem- generous and fun, with Thomas meal that nourishes your body, ber’s mind is. prone to drop zippy lines like “If that connects to the culture - “What pushed me to start you know, you know,” “You’ve all of those things are possible working on this project was the got this” and “Anyhooo.” through plants.” possibility of combining both “Living Lively” also gets a lit- Thomas isn’t someone who the self-growth and self-care as- tle interactive with blank pages uses guilt or pressure to get pect with recipes that meant so for readers to think about their readers to cut out fish or meat much to me and do good for our lives and make action plans. products. Her motives are sim- body, the planet, animals — all of And it includes interviews with ply offering healthy and tasty those things,” she said. five other female Gen Z leaders. options. Vegan for the past six years, When Cassie Jones, an edito- “I wanted the book to be an Thomas offers 80 plant-based rial director for publisher Wil- entry point for people to dis- and gluten-free recipes, ranging liam Morrow, first met Thomas, cover the power of plants,” she from tandoori-spiced sweet po- she found a mature and ground- said. “It’s also redefining what tato tacos and key lime avocado ed teen. “I thought she could our plates look like and what mousse cups to creamy beet spa- be a major voice of her genera- can be the star in the center of ghetti with garlicky greens. tion,” Jones said. it.” But before readers get to the “I loved that she wanted to Thomas’ journey into nutri- yummy parts, Thomas outlines take this book beyond recipes tion - she graduated from the what she has learned in the well- for food into paradigms for liv- Institute for Integrative Nu- ness world. That includes ad- ing,” Jones added. “Ultimately trition – was inspired by her vice on things like social media, we liked the idea that readers This cover image released by William Morrow Cookbooks shows "Living Live- father’s diagnosis with type 2 education, overcoming societal could come to the book where ly: 80 Plant-Based Recipes to Activate Your Power & Feed Your Potential" by diabetes. She vowed to change biases and gratitude. She has dis- they are now and easily start Haile Thomas. William Morrow Cookbooks via AP SEE LIVING 6C

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to factor in down time, alone when you cannot be disturbed. in the world, not being able Remember there are many ficer of Jackson Behavioral time, and outdoor play so they Posting a note on the door can to have playdates, parties and things that have not been can- Health Hospital; she is double COVID can recharge and stay positive. be helpful. I personally prefer vacations being cancelled. It celled and can still be done as board certified; Dr. Ares-Rome- CONTINUED FROM 2C Do not forget to set time limits a red stop sign to indicate: Do is important to keep the chan- a family; such as listening to ro is a national speaker and has on social media, video games, Not Disturb! nels of communication open; music, laughing aloud, danc- been invited to address local of class assignments followed TV, etc. having family dinners is a ing, singing, reading books and national groups including by 10 minutes of physical ac- ALLOW CHILDREN TO great opportunity for every- at night, and playing board mental health professionals, tivity such as stretching and SET BOUNDARIES ON EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS one to share his or her feel- games. My family has start- corporate leaders, administra- standing up. Older children INTERRUPTION It is difficult for most of us to ings. I have worked with many ed playing board games, who tors, healthcare providers, and and teens may be able to fo- You will also need time to get understand all the unforeseen moms who tell me the biggest knew it could be so much fun! judges. She has been inter- cus on assignments for lon- your work done. Explain to changes and for our children lesson during this time has Above all, be kind to your- viewed as a board-certified ger stretches; they should your children what you are it can be much harder. Make been learning to be flexible. selves and enjoy this time with specialist by numerous media also be taking breaks between doing when you work from sure you give your children Avoid being too ridged it can your family - it is priceless. outlets. Dr. Ares-Romero is subjects. We all need breaks home. They need to under- the opportunity to share their cause frustration and make ev- Patricia Ares-Romero, MD, also a wife and mother of four throughout the day, make sure stand that there will be times feelings; so much has changed eryone feel overwhelmed. FASAM, is Chief Medical Of- living in South Florida.

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each other,” she said. While other authors have LIVING been fearful of putting out CONTINUED FROM 5C work during a global pandem- ic, Thomas is happy her book is her family’s dietary habits and out now. improve her dad’s health. Then “I’m just so grateful that it’s she decided to try to heal oth- entering the world during this ers. time, and I really hope that it “Change really starts with- just brings upliftment and joy in and with our individual and hope and really the oppor- connections to the Earth, to tunity to dive into who we are our food, to our bodies, to our and how we can best contribute minds and souls and then to to our world.”

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and bat my eyelashes to get a song called ‘Black Like Me’ TRUTH played?" CONTINUED FROM 3C These days, Guyton doesn’t hold back when calling out racism. When she released racism and inequality when it on Black Out Tuesday, she she sees it, whether she is braced for the impact. pointing out the hateful mes- “In the country music in- sages she gets from online dustry, we’re about peace, love trolls or responding back and harmony, and we don’t to other country artists on want to ruffle any feathers. We Twitter. She said the shut- want everybody to feel com- up-and-sing mentality is fortable,” Guyton said. “I’ve hurting the genre. been in a lot of rooms where “I have to pick my bat- everybody else is comfortable tles,” said Guyton, who is and I’m very uncomfortable.” fan of a well-placed Megan She recalled being at a Thee Stallion gif to make her post-Grammy Awards la- point. “But if I see damaging bel party and meeting a tweets that can damage peo- high-powered male executive ple, I will say something.” from a streaming service. She Guyton has already seen was hoping for streaming sup- the effect that “Black Like port for “Black Like Me,” and Me” has had on social media, instinctively tried to put her watching people all over the best foot forward. world sing along with and “I perked up, batted my eye- identify with the lyrics “If lashes, and did the thing to get you think we live in the land my opportunity and I walked of the free/You should try to away completely disgusted be black like me.” with myself,” Guyton recalled. “Country music is three “And I was like, what am I do- chords and the truth. This is ing? Why do I need to perk up my truth,” said Guyton. Education Health Church News Parenting

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One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Black adults are 20% more likely to experience mental health issues compared to the general pop- ulation. “The factors that cause or exacerbate mental illness are often found in higher numbers among minorities,” said Dr. Rufus Spann, chief clinical officer with Henry Health, a culturally sensitive mental health organization. “Tackling this problem re- quires a unique understanding of cultural differences.” Henry Health is headquartered in Wash- ington, D.C., but has a teletherapy program SEE HEALTH 8D

Breaking Culture and down life experiences are at the barriers center of therapy to mental health

CAREGIVING DURING A PANDEMIC Senior family members may require special attention

Family Features supplies related to a loved one’s condition or treatments (oxygen, Whether your role as a caregiver incontinence, dialysis, wound care, has you looking out for an elderly etc.), and common supplies such as relative, children or both, chances tissues and cough syrup. are good that you’ve worried about • Those with a loved one in a how the COVID-19 pandemic may long-term care facility should in- continue to affect your ability to quire about any positive COVID-19 provide necessary care. cases in the facility as well as testing Following the most up-to-date procedures for residents and staff guidelines from the Centers for members, and be aware of the facil- Photo courtesy of AARP Services Inc./Getty Disease Control and Prevention is ity’s protocol if there is an outbreak the first step for caregivers who are or positive tests among residents looking after loved ones. As care- and staff. givers continue to adjust during the These additional tips can help pandemic, keep these considerations caregivers reduce the pandemic’s in mind: impact: • Contact health care providers to Make backup plans. Most caregiv- obtain extra necessary medications ers have plans in place for tempo- and stock up on over-the-counter rary assistance when things go awry, drugs. but COVID-19 is putting many of • Monitor needed medical SEE CARE 8D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 Get the whole family moving again

Family Features ly. Simply connect a streaming device to your television and With many families stuck at search for virtual classes that home juggling working re- are geared toward getting fami- motely, home-schooling and lies moving, regardless of fitness trying to keep everyone happy level. Fitness instructors and and healthy, it can be easy to studios are also sharing a vari- let an otherwise active life- ety of workouts on social media style fall by the wayside. – from family yoga to dance car- Regardless of age, being dio in various time increments physically active provides nu- – that you can find by searching merous health benefits. The various fitness-related hashtags. American Heart Association Play a family game. Playing recommends at least 150 min- games together is an old-fash- utes of moderate-intensity ioned way to get the whole fam- aerobic activity for adults each ily moving and having fun. An week, and 60 minutes of moder- activity as simple as tag or rac- ate-to-vigorous physical activity ing around the house, or even a for kids between the ages of 6-17 game that requires some equip- each day. Finding ways to move ment such as soccer or basket- daily can help everyone in the ball, can get everyone’s heart family maintain their health – rate up. You can even create a and prevent them from going fitness deck of cards or activity stir crazy. dice to turn working out into a Although prioritizing activity fun game. in a quarantined environment Build your own obstacle might be one of the last things course. Set out hoops, pillows, on your mind, parents and care- rope, ladders, cardboard boxes givers who model healthy be- and other items you find around haviors can inspire their kids to the house to create a fun and do the same. Photo courtesy of Propel/Getty challenging obstacle course, ei- When you sweat during fami- flavors, it can help keep you hy- actually be fun. on the adventurous side, con- there may be hidden trails ther indoors or out. This can be ly activities, don’t forget to stay drated and moving at home or Go for a walk or bike ride. In- sider venturing outside your within a short distance of your easily adapted to varying levels hydrated. An option like Propel outdoors. corporating walks or bike rides neighborhood to find new trails home. of difficulty to meet each fam- Flavored Electrolyte Water can Consider these tips to keep into your family’s daily routine or rougher terrain to explore Take a virtual class. Many ily member’s level. Don’t for- help parents replace electro- the whole family motivated can help get everyone moving nature while getting active. fitness instructors and gyms get using a timer to see who lytes lost in sweat. With zero and moving – you might be sur- as well as create quality bond- While your annual family va- are sharing free classes online can complete the course the calories, no sugar and nine fruit prised to find that exercise can ing time. If your family is more cation might’ve been canceled, designed for the whole fami- quickest.

Reduce exposure. Those could unknowingly contract stores during the pandemic, ough hand-washing with their health, but you can who take care of loved ones the virus and then pass it to or opt for drive-thru shop- soap and water is critical. In help keep them engaged by CARE in their homes or are regu- a vulnerable loved one. ping options to minimize addition to washing hands increasing phone, video and CONTINUED FROM 7D lar care providers to family Shop smart. Because su- person-to-person contact. after eating and using the re- online interaction, and en- members and friends have permarkets and stores with Reschedule wellness ap- stroom, anyone entering and couraging family and friends those short-term solutions to concerns about exposing goods identified as “essen- pointments. Not only are leaving the house should to do the same. If your loved the test. It’s a good time to this vulnerable group to tial” are still bustling with doctor’s offices short on wash their hands. Also wipe one doesn’t already have pull in additional resources the virus. Many long-term people, it’s important to resources, a waiting room down high-touch surfaces a cell phone, contract-free so you have extra help wait- care facilities have changed minimize extra trips and can be filled with germs like doorknobs, remotes and plans are available with free ing if someone you’re count- their visitation policies. You wear a mask when in public. that may cause illness. Try phone keypads. activation and special rates ing on falls ill or can’t fill in might be able to visit a loved If possible, drop groceries to arrange for telephone or Combat boredom. Despite for senior users. Many long- as planned. A meal delivery one through a window, via and essentials at the door or video-based appointments the good intentions of stay- term care facilities also offer service may be a good op- a balcony or through video arrange for delivery. In addi- when possible and cancel ing away, social isolation social distancing activities for tion if grocery shopping and chat. It’s also important to tion, take advantage of spe- any appointments that ar- can be a real concern for residents. meal preparation continue minimize time spent out in cial store shopping hours for en’t urgent. seniors. Practicing social Find more resources for care- to be affected. the community where you seniors established at many Keep germs away. Thor- distancing is important for givers at aarp.org/save.

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UNC students on the Chapel Hill campus just before classes were canceled and moved online. Julia Wall/The News & Observer via AP

COVID-19 on campus makes universities scramble SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN the weekend were no sur- “As a student, I’m frustrated the first weekend many stu- Some schools are opting Associated Press prise and that administrators as hell,” said Ryan Novozin- dents returned to school. for social contracts and strict should have begun the semes- sky, a junior from Allentown, In Tuscaloosa, the home of codes of conduct as a way for North Carolina’s flagshipter with online-only instruc- New Jersey, and editor of the the football-mad University students to keep pressure on university canceled in-per- tion at the university, which student newspaper. “These of Alabama, Mayor Walt Mad- their classmates, he said. son classes for undergradu- has 19,000 undergraduates. are people I have to interact dox appealed to students’ love Among universities mov- ates just a week into the fall Outbreaks earlier this If you don’t want to with.” And, he added, “there of the game in urging them to ing ahead with in-person fall semester Monday as college summer at fraternities in protect yourself and will be professors they inter- take precautions. classes is Bradley Universi- campuses around the U.S. Washington state, Califor- act with, starting today, that “If you don’t want to pro- ty in Peoria, Illinois, where scramble to deal with coro- nia and Mississippi provided you don’t want to won’t be able to fight this off.” tect yourself and you don’t a dozen students tested navirus clusters linked in a glimpse of the challenges protect your family OSU has a combination of want to protect your family positive last month after an some cases to student hous- school officials face in keep- in-person and online courses. and you don’t want to protect off-campus gathering. Classes ing, off-campus parties and and“ you don’t want to ing the virus from spreading Students, staff and faculty are your friends and thousands of start Aug. 26 and students are packed bars. on campuses where young protect your friends required to wear masks in- jobs, maybe, just maybe, you moving into dorms this week- The University of North people eat, live, study – and and thousands of jobs, doors and outdoors where so- would want to protect foot- end. Carolina at Chapel Hill said party – in close quarters. cial distancing isn’t possible. ball season so we can have it “We have tweaked the it will switch to remote learn- The virus has been blamed maybe, just maybe, you The University of Notre this fall,” Maddox said. move-in process this year and ing on Wednesday and make for over 170,000 deaths and would want to protect Dame reported 58 confirmed Many schools already have are requiring students to sign arrangements for students 5.4 million confirmed infec- cases since students returned flipped from in-person class- up for a time slot so we can who want to leave campus tions in the U.S. football season so we to the South Bend, Indiana, es to mainly online in recent keep things spaced out and housing. In Boone, North Carolina, can have it this fall.” campus in early August. At weeks, and more are expect- distanced,” university spokes- “We have emphasized that the faculty senate at Appala- least two off-campus parties ed to do so, said David Long woman Renee Charles said. if we were faced with the chian State University – part over a week ago have been of Tuscany Strategy Consult- Balancing the health risks —Mayor Walt Maddox need to change plans – take of the 17-member UNC sys- University of Alabama, identified as sources, school ing, which teamed up with with educating students an off-ramp – we would not tem – passed a vote of no-con- officials said. the Johns Hopkins Center has been keeping university hesitate to do so, but we have fidence in school chancellor Paul J. Browne, vice presi- for Health Security and the presidents up at night, said not taken this decision light- Sheri Everts on Monday, in dent for public affairs at No- Council for Higher Education Mildred García, head of the ly,” it said in a statement after large part for failing to shut olina University – said Mon- tre Dame, said the university Accreditation to develop re- American Association of reporting 130 confirmed in- down the campus after a re- day that they had identified a is prepared to suspend or oth- opening recommendations State Colleges and Universi- fections among students and cent COVID-19 outbreak. Pro- COVID-19 cluster at a dorm. erwise discipline the hosts of for colleges and universities. ties. She said many are recon- five among employees over fessors have “moved from a They didn’t say whether they such parties. “It’s because it’s so diffi- sidering their plans as things the past week. concern about people’s live- were considering switching “We believe we have a cult to create these systems change rapidly. UNC said the clusters were lihoods and the institution’s to online classes. very strong chain of health where everybody is essen- “They are doing the best discovered in dorms, a frater- reputation to, now, a concern At Oklahoma State in Still- protection, but these parties tially behaving appropriately, they can with their staff and nity house and other student for people’s lives,” the decla- water, where a widely circu- represent the weak link in meaning social distancing, trying to educate the students housing. ration read. Everts said in a lated video over the weekend that chain, and they can be re- wearing PPE and not gath- about masks and social dis- Before the decision came letter to faculty Monday night showed maskless students sponsible for a disproportion- ering in groups,” he said, re- tancing and the effects of this down, the student newspa- that she has received support packed into a nightclub, of- ate spread,” he said. ferring to personal protective virus,” she said. per, The Daily Tar Heel, ran from the school’s Board of ficials confirmed 23 corona- University officials in Ten- equipment. “It’s challenging “They’re doing all they can an editorial headlined, “UNC Trustees, including a July 6 virus cases at an off-campus nessee, Georgia and Alabama when you’re trying to con- – and yet these are young has a clusterf--k on its hands,” resolution of confidence in sorority house. The universi- were likewise frustrated by trol behavior in young adults, people. When we think back though without the dashes. her leadership. ty placed the students living the lack of social distancing particularly in areas that are about when we were young, The paper said that the Meanwhile, officials at an- there in isolation and prohib- and scenes of crowded bars outside the classroom and off sometimes you think you’re parties that took place over other UNC school – East Car- ited them from leaving. and other nightspot areas on campus.” invincible.” The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

THE PANDEMIC DRIVES TEACHERS AWAY ANA CEBALLOS year and 47 have requested decision to return to work. News Service of Florida a leave of absence, Associate “I am the full provider for Superintendent of Human my family, so it is very hard Dave Galloway, an Army vet- Resource Services Paula Tex- for me to wrap my mind eran and sixth-grade science el said at a school board meet- around walking away from teacher in Jackson County, is ing last week. the job and not having any used to assessing risk in his In rural Jackson County, income,” Ross said. “I have life. eight teachers have said they no idea what I would do. I When COVID-19 swept would take a leave of absence, need to pay the bills.” over Florida this spring, the two said they would resign Ross, 39, said the district’s 64-year-old refrained from and two others said they decision to require students going to church and restau- would retire early, said Gallo- and staff to wear face masks rants. He ordered groceries way, who serves as the pres- on campus made her deci- online. And he made sure to ident of the Jackson County sion easier. In addition to a wear a face mask and carry Education Association. The mask, she plans to wear eye hand sanitizer every time he vast majority of teachers, protection and will adhere left the house. however, are coming back to to a strict routine when she Then came the notice school, said Jackson County returns home. that Jackson County schools Superintendent Larry Moore. “I’m gonna get home and would resume in-person in- A mid-July survey conduct- take my shoes off and put my struction without a require- ed by the Florida Education clothes in the washer and go ment for staff and students to Association (FEA) found that straight to the shower,” she use face masks on campus at 18,082 educators said the pan- said. “I want to decontam- all times. The announcement demic has “made them more inate before I come in con- prompted Galloway to seri- likely to retire or leave edu- tact with my daughter.” ously consider early retire- cation earlier than planned.” Galloway, who does not ment. But it is unclear how many of have the comfort of a mask “For the first time in a them have acted on that sen- mandate in Jackson County, very long time, I am feeling timent. decided not to retire early stressed. It is just a lot for me The FEA, the state’s largest because he said the move to process because I am being teachers union, conducted the The governor held a tele- are uncomfortable going school computer-lab teach- would have taken a financial asked to do something [for survey prior to filing a lawsuit vised address on Aug. 12 back to work, but priority is er in Suwannee County. toll on his retirement plans. which] the science and the challenging a July 6 emergen- touting in-person instruc- given to employees with un- The educator's commit- In addition, Galloway said, data are telling me there is an cy order issued by Corcoran tion and praising teachers derlying medical conditions ment to teaching, however, his wife is also a teacher and untenable amount of risk in- that requires schools to re- and administrators who or who are age 65 or older, does not erase his corona- she plans to go back to work volved,” he said. open in August, unless state have returned to school she added. virus concerns. Rodriguez full time next week. Galloway is one of many and local health officials say campuses. The requests are granted said that, while it felt good “It’s a bit of a conundrum,” teachers who feel that the re- otherwise. He said teachers are based on availability at each to be back at work, the dis- he said. “My risk would opening of schools amid the Lawyers representing De- bringing a "renewed sense school and certifications, trict’s lax face mask policy is have been diminished but pandemic is forcing them to Santis and Corcoran have of normalcy" to families af- Texel said. unsettling. He estimated that it would not be completely choose between their live- asked the court to dismiss ter months of the COVID-19 “It is all based on the roughly 40% of individuals eliminated. There’s also the lihood and their health, as the lawsuit, saying the order pandemic. He recounted student responses and the at his school wore face cov- sense that I would be aban- Gov. Ron DeSantis and Edu- doesn’t require school dis- reports from educators, needs of the students at the erings the first week. doning my wife.” cation Commissioner Rich- tricts to remain shuttered. But including a Baker County school,” she said. Finances weighed heav- Classes begin remotely in ard Corcoran push school the FEA’s lawyers argue that teacher who said she had The same dynamic is play- ily on Collier County high Miami-Dade County on Aug. districts to offer in-person schools risk losing funding if one of the best first days of ing out in Pasco County. school teacher Sarah Ross’ 31. instruction to students in Au- they don’t comply with the school in her career. More teachers will be able gust. mandate. "Students are in a safe to teach remotely if more As schools begin to reopen, Teachers “have rushed res- environment where they parents choose online class- surveys show that teachers ignations and retirements, can have that connection to es for their kids, Hegarty Congratulations on graduating across the state are deciding even with retirement pen- their teachers that distance said. to resign, retire early or take a alties” to avoid returning to learning cannot quite pro- from St. Thomas University leave of absence, rather than campus in August, the union’s vide," DeSantis said. SAFETY VS. SOLVENCY Crystal Camilla Jolly- return to campus this month. lawyers wrote in a response to But local school officials Many teachers have decided Dawson, earned an MA in the state's motion to dismiss say they are trying to bal- to go back to school despite education with a minor in TEACHERS IN FEAR the case. ance teachers’ requests to COVID-19 concerns due to reading ACROSS THE STATE teach online or work re- financial needs or fear they Your entire family wants In a July survey, 52 educators A PUSH FOR IN-SCHOOL motely with students’ de- would be depriving stu- to congratulate you on a job in Pasco County, or roughly LEARNING mands for in-person in- dents who opt for in-person well done on May 4, 2018, 1% of respondents, said that DeSantis has been adamant struction. learning. at St. Thomas University they would either resign or that all school districts More than 1,500 school “I honestly feel like Fernandez Family Center for take a leave of absence if should offer in-person in- employees in Pinellas in-person school is so im- Leadership and Wellness. asked to come back, accord- struction in August, while County have requested an portant, and I fear that if we With much love, Mr. ing to school district spokes- also maintaining that dis- alternative work assign- swing too far where every- Odell Jolly, Sr., (father), Ms. man Stephen Hegarty. trict employees and teachers ment, Texel told the school one should do online, the Gwendolyn Coletá Sanders- Fourteen Pinellas County should not be forced to re- board. The vast majority of state might close brick-and- Walker (mother). Crystal Camilla school employees resigned turn to school if they are un- the requests – 1,115 – came mortar schools for good,” “Failure is not an option.” Jolly-Dawson before the start of the school comfortable about the virus. from workers who say they said Eric Rodriguez, a high The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | AUGUST 19-25, 2020 IN MEMORIAM • HAPPY BIRTHDAY In Memoriam Happy Birthday Happy Birthday

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It has been one year since To some you are forgotten, To some you are forgotten, you left us and our hearts still to some you are of the past, to some you are of the past. ache for your presence Mom. but to me who loved and But to us, the ones who loved We love and miss you dearly. lost you, your memories will and lost you, your memories Your children, Windsor, always last. will always last. Datra, Shana, Stephenia Love always, Matt. Love your daughters and (Mark), Kenneth and family. grandchildren. Happy Birthday

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PAMELA GRACE KERR Family Features 08/23/1948 - 04/13/2019 Connection and a sense of PASTOR JOYCE We miss you now, our community can be critical E. LARK hearts are sore; and as time to well-being as people con- 02/05/1958 - 07/22/2020 In goes by, we’ll miss you more. tinue to distance and iso- The Family late. It can be challenging, You were a true example Memoriam: especially for older adults, of a virtuous woman, leader but there are ways for se- and prayer warrior. Your labor In Memoriam Celebrate niors to stay engaged and of love, kind words, payers, In loving memory of, close to family and friends, sermons and encouragement a Life even if from afar. touched many lives. Your vi- There is no one-size-fits- brant and outgoing personali- all solution, so choose a ty will be missed. Memorialize few things that suit you and “Memories linger but love commit to them. Remember lives forever” and celebrate to pay attention to your so- line. With subjects rang- without leaving home. Love, your family and a loved one cial and mental health while ing from computers and Consider joining a virtual friends. on the pages of book club to connect with taking care of your physical cooking to studio arts and The Miami Times. health, and consider these foreign languages, there is others enjoying the same ideas from the Administra- something for nearly every- book. tion for Community Living. one. • Host dinner or a game Happy Birthday • Explore zoos and aquar- night with friends over a In loving memory of, CONNECT iums across the country video chat. Word, trivia • Use social media to stay through virtual tours and and acting games tend to in touch with friends and lessons. Many have live work well virtually. loved ones or reconnect webcams that allow you to • Catch free performanc- with people you haven’t watch the animals in real es online. Some opera ESSIE MCCRAY seen in a while. time. houses and theaters are • Take advantage of video • Enjoy artwork from streaming plays and per- How sweet and ever- call platforms to see faces of around the world. Thou- formances for digital audi- present are the things that we family and friends while you sands of museums and ences. shared. For more information, call talk to them. galleries are currently dis- • Watch a TV show or In the midst of this new • Write letters to friends playing their collections movie while talking to a normal that has so changed 305-694-6225 and reminisce about some online through virtual friend on the phone or the way we live our lives of your favorite memories. tours. over video chat. Many today, we know that OUR Ask them to write back and • Tour one of the many streaming services offer new normal began the day share their own favorite national parks offering dig- free trials and some even you passed away. memories. ital tours and experiences have a way to watch to- Eight years without our • Keep up to date with you can access anytime gether online. beloved mother, daughter, and sister is an eternity for us. current events and stay from the comfort of home. For information on ser- RHINEY HAGINS connected to neighbors by vices for older adults in And we will miss you every HAINEY day for the rest of our lives, reading local newspapers UNWIND your community, contact 08/21/1952 - 07/24/2004 until God brings us together and community bulletins. • Check your library’s the Eldercare Locator at again. free e-books and audio- 1-800-677-1116 or eldercare. Always in our hearts. EXPLORE Love, Kim, Jimmy, Mom, • Take free courses on- books you can borrow acl.gov. Sandra and Leo III Jim, Bill and Pat www.miamitimesonline.com CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Eric S. George Wright and Young Richardson Hadley Davis - MLK Range AJ Manuel ROBERT LEE INGRAM, JR. DESIANO SANTOS, CARRIE L. HAMPTON, 84, EMMA LOU ANDERSON, RAYMOND RANDLE, 54, ANNIE LEE SHELL, 87, di- 60, died July 17, student, retired food 89, housewife, laborer for etitian at the 31. Graveside died August service provid- died August 11 at Recycling City University of Ar- Service 11 2. Survivors: er, died August Larkins Hospital. of Opa-Locka, izona, died Au- a.m Saturday mother: Marilyn 13. Service 12 Arrangements died August gust 11 at home. at Hallandale Santos; father: p.m., Thursday are incomplete. 13. Service 1 Survivors: sis- Cemetery. Geovanny at Millrock Holy p.m., Friday at ter, Rosa Har- Santos; siblings: Missionary Bap- Bethel Apostolic vey and brother, Marcos Rodriguez, Rafel tist Church. Temple. Richard Bass. LUCIANA CHAMBERS 82, Rodriduez, Desiree Rodriguez, YOLANDA RENEE Service 10 a.m., Saturday at died August 3. Denis Rodriguez, Marilyn BENJAMIN HARRISON, 74, TERRELL, 48, MOZELLE LOUISE Jordan Grove Missionary Bap- Service 11 a.m., Santos, Geovanny Santos, retired computer entrepreneur, CRAWFORD tist Church. Final Burial Rites in Saturday in the Jr., Jacob Santos, Mariah tech, died Au- died August 8 at POLLARD, Tucson, Arizona. chapel. Soto, Paris Soto and Rihanna gust 16th. Ar- Jackson North. 84, retired Soto. Viewing 10 a.m.,- 1 p.m., rangements are Service 2 p.m., cosmetologist, JEFFRY BRUCE SMITH, Thursday in the chapel. incomplete. Saturday in the self employed, cook and chapel. died July 24. caretaker VELVIN WILLIAMS, 74, Service 10 a.m., transitioned REV. AUSTIN ALEXANDER nursing assistant, HORACE MCGRAW, 93 Saturday at Mt. August 10. He SMITH,74, died August RUBBIE LEE LAUGHLIN, retired food Calvary Missionary Baptist Ch was preceded died August 11. Survivors: 94 retired butch- caterer, died urch. in death by his 11. Service 1 wife: Josephine, er, died August August 7 at father, Orinen p.m., Saturday daughter: Carol 13. Services 10 Westside CHARLES R. DOYLE JR., Ernest Smith; brother, Albert at Hallandale Dalhose, Joan a.m., Friday at Regional 60, disabled, Charles Smith and sister, Church of God. and Winsome 93rd Street Bap- Medical Center. died August 8. Jean Earnest Smith-Benson. Thomas. Service tist Church. Service 10 a.m., Service 10 a.m., He leaves to cherish precious 10 a.m., Friday in the chapel. Saturday in the Saturday in the memories: his loving mother: MARY ELIZABETH JAMES chapel. chapel. Lillie Mae Smith; two children: LAMB, 81 died MAGGIE BENTICK, 63, LENORA MCINTOSH Jeffry Thomason and Shantail August 16. cook, died JONES, 72 HARRIET GENTRY HORNE, Thomason of West Park; Service 2 p.m., August 8 at unit secretary, 60, receptionist, siblings: Diane Torres of Miami, Saturday in the Jackson Hospital. died August 15. died August GUSSIE LAWSON, 77, Sylvia Smith-Groover (Paul) chapel. Survivors: Service 2 p.m., 9 at Jackson retired Social of Jacksonville, Cornelius Junius; children: Friday at Mount Hospital. Worker for the Hemingway (Geannett) of Keno Tate, Calvary Mis- Service 12 p.m., State of Florida, Atlanta GA, his brother in Sr, Clarence sionary Baptist Saturday in the died August 13. love: Stafford Benson, Sr.; DAVID DURITY, 76, died Pinder, Julius Bentick, Harvey Church. chapel. Private service five grandchildren: King August 13. Quashie, Chelsea Bentick; 11 a.m., Friday Thomason, Queen Thomason, Memorial siblings: Susan Strachan, MARY CARVIL, 63, home- LUCY MAE SMITH, 90, at St. Paul A.M. Jeffry Thomason, III, and Service 11 a.m., Brenda Taylor, Angela Taylor, maker, died Au- retired, died E. Church. Khloe Thomason; nieces Monday, August Cecil Hall and Nevell Strachan. gust 9. Service August 11 and nephews: Orinen Goody 24 in the chapel. Service 10 a.m., Saturday 1 p.m., Saturday at Jackson GAIL CLARISSE GORING, (Audrey), Samantha Torres, at Peaceful Zion Missionary at Bethel Apos- Hospital North. 65, retired from Amelia Benson, Stafford Baptist Church. tolic Temple. Service 11 a.m., the Miami- Benson, Jr. (Ingrid), Sylecia Monday August Dade County Groover, Cornelia Hemingway, PASTOR SHIRLEY ANN WILLIE STEWARD, JR., 24 in the chapel. Department Ferleria Hemingway-Walker, HILL, 73, died 79, custodian, of Water and and Keiara Groover; uncles: August 16. MDPS, died CLARENCE THORPE, 65, Sewer, died Dr. Gilbert S. Smith (Geneva); Graveside August 8 at laborer, died Au- Hadley Davis August 13 after Jackie Knox (Gloria); Henry Service today at Jackson Hospital. gust 10. Service Miami Gardens a courageous Knox (Belinda); aunts: Patricia Sunset Memorial Survivors: 2 p.m., Saturday battle against the Covid-19 OSCAR CHARLES Thomas, and Leola Lee. Gardens. children: at Jordan Grove virus. She is survived by her THOMAS, JR., Viewing, 6-8 p.m., Friday at AJ Willie Steward Missionary Bap- siblings: Cecil, Darlene and 81, plumber, Manuel Funeral Home, 2328 III, Michael tist Church. Wayne. Viewing 5-7 p.m., died August N. Dixie Highway, Hollywood, DARREN BRADLEY DAVIS, Mans and Linda Steward: Friday. Private Service 1 9 at home. FL. Service 12 p.m., Saturday 53, died August stepchildren: Yolanda Fields p.m., Saturday at Mt. Olivette Service 10 a.m., at Apostolic Revival Center, 14. Private and Frank Fields. Service 11 Missionary Baptist Church. Manker Saturday in the 6702 NW 15 Ave, Miami, Services were a.m., Saturday in the chapel. FL. Interment: Forest Lawn RICHARD ALLEN DINGLE, chapel. held. ALMARETTA R. GRAHAM, Memorial 499 NW 27 Ave., Ft 59, died August JAMAAL LATEEF WHYCE, 97, retired Cook EDDIE WILLIAMS, JR., Lauderdale. 39, laborer, 6 at Homestead for Chase Bank, 84, bus driver, died August Medical Center. died August died August 8. Survivors: Graveside 11. Survivors Caballero Rivero Southern service 11 a.m., 14 at Memorial DEACON COLEMAN mother: Debra include her KIERAN BENJAMIN Thursday at Hospital West. WALTON, 86 Saunders; father: daughter, Nancy GREEN, 33, Forest Lawn Service 12 p.m., died August 10. Lorenzo Wyche; Smith(Ron driver, died July Memorial. Saturday in Services were siblings: Taleba Rashad); son, Levan Flood; 29 at North the chapel. held Roberts, Jamaine sisters, Annie Mae Gilbert, Shore Medical Wyche, Rashad Wyche, LEOLA FRANCIS Beulah Riley, and Mamie Center. Service , THEODORE WILLIAMS, 72, Rakeem Whyce. Service 1:30 BREWSTER Riley; brothers, Willie Riley 1 p.m., today at 71, LPN Nurse, supervisor, died p.m., Saturday, in the chapel. and Earl Riley; and a host of Evangel Church died August August 14 at other relatives and friends. International, 11 at Jackson home. Service DALE Y. DUKES 63, died MARY BROOKER SMITH, Graveside Service 12 p.m., 590 NW 159 Street, Miami, FL Memorial 2 p.m., Saturday July 24. Services 75, technician, Thursday at Dade Memorial 33169. in the chapel. were held milgo electronics, Center. Service Park North. 4 p.m., Saturday died August AJ Manuel Hollywood 15 at Jackson at Jordan Grove JERRY ALLEN NIXON, North. Survivors: Missionary Baptist Church. 68, retired JEFFREY BRUCE SMITH, GEORGE LEWIS MACK, children: Carlos counselor for 56, warehouse, died August 75, certified auto Wimberly and LARRY NANCE YOUNG, Dept. of Justice, 10. Service 12 p.m., Saturday mechanic, died Shawn Raz roofer, died August 13 at home. died August 16. at Apostolic Revival Center. August 12 at LUIS HERNANDEZ, 88, died Brooker; sisters: Rosa Lee Service 12 p.m., Saturday in Service 11 a.m., home. Service July 28. Graveside Service Mathis and Moses Brooker. the chapel. Wednesday, ANNIE LEE SHELL, 87, do- 4 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m., Thursday at Vista Service 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 26 at mestic, died August 11. Ser- in the chapel. Memorial Gardens. August 25, in the chapel. Bethel Apostolic vice 10 a.m., Saturday at Jor- Range-Coconut Grove Temple Church. dan Grove Missionary Baptist Church. James C. Boyd BERYL BROOKS, 91, TIMOTHY G. VEAL, 61, Hall Ferguson Hewitt nursing assistant, landscaper, PAULETTE S. DESHAZIOR, GEORGIA ANN BOYD, 62, MICHAEL LEON JONES, 69, dies August 70, retired dental assistant, died August 11 homemaker, retired saleman, 14. Survivors: died August 15. Service 11 In Memoriam at Coral Gables died August 10. died August daughter: a.m.,Tuesday, August 25 at Hospital. Viewing 3-7 7 in Georgia. Debbie Smith; Antioch Missionary Baptist In loving memory of, Service 11 p.m., Thursday Survived by granddaughter: Church of Miami Gardens. a.m., Friday at Hall Ferguson wife, Darlene; Nakia Martin. at Macedonia Hewitt Mortuary. daughters, Service 11:30 a.m., Friday in Baptist Church. Raquel and the chapel. Cherkieza; six Grace grandchildren and seven great Stevens McGhee-GA BRIDGETTE DENISE DELORES MYRICKS, grands. Service 10 a.m., Friday Gregg L. Mason BYNES- 79, routhing ELISE L. HATCHER in the chapel. CHAMBERS, supervisor, BETTYE DEAN GIBSON, 86, , 61, JACKSON 57, medical died August retired executive died August transporter, 16. Service 11 assistant, 11 at Archbold Angels of Pardise died August 8 a.m., Saturday Banking, Hospital in ERIC EVERETT, 53, died in Tampa, FL. at 93rd Street died August Thomasville, August 8 Preceded in Community 9. Survivors GA. Survivors: at Hialeah death by her daughter: Schneia Baptist Church. include: son, Hospital. mother, Elvenia Moten. Survivors include: sons: Kevin A Gibson Hatcher; brother, Frank D. Service 3 p.m., Lazarius Moten, Hodari Moten, EDDIE J COX, JR., 57, (Shomiko); Hatcher, Jr.; children, Takeitha Saturday at James Moten III, Heshima truck driver, daughters, Chandra (James) Davis-Trimble, Sheria St. Matthews Moten-Maxwell. Viewing 4 - died August Higginbotham (Ken), Pamela (Osaiah) Young, Roshonda MELBA TAYLOR Missionary 8 p.m., Friday in the chapel. 11. Service 2 Pollard (Michael) and Kimberly (Albert) Booker, Roosevelt RANDOLPH Baptist Church. Service 1 p.m., Saturday at p.m., Saturday Gibson; brother, Nelson Dean; Jackson, Jr. Service 11 a.m., Peace Missionary Baptist at New Harvest An awesome, sweet and sisters, Marjorie Glass and Saturday at Hill Crest Memorial Church, 11500 NW 17 Avenue, Baptist Church. loving angel that we knew Mitchell Veronica Grier (John); and Garden in Quitman, GA. Miami, FL. other family members and as: mother, grandmother, sis- DEACONESS PEARLIE friends. Services were held. Range-Homestead ter and auntie - and so much MAE GAINES, Obituaries PAULETTE PIERRE, died more. WILLIE ARTHUR PERRY, 87, retired, died St. Forts August 12. Services were Our hearts are filled with August 11 at 60, died August 15 at South are due held. the most beautiful memories Home. Viewing PAULETTE MOONEY SKIN- Miami Hospital. Graveside of you, Mom. Happy 99th 4- 8 p.m., Friday NER, 68, retired teacher, died Service 12 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday BETTY JOE EPHORD, 72, Birthday!! Sweet angel, with in the chapel. August 6 at Kindred Hospital. Graceland South Memorial 305-694-6210 nursing assistant, died August love, your daughter, LaVera Private service. Private services were held. Park. 8. Service Friday in the chapel. and family.