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Publisher Emeritius help every person in the firm belief that GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone is held back. The sudden call to think extremely out of RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman the norm took nearly the entire population of the world out of their comfort zone. Many took the stance of a sincere awareness, but some were so distanced from it that there was Teacher says: I was fired for being gay little change in pattern. They checked in occa- sionally via the common news cycle and casually mentioned it BRETT BIGHAM, 2014 Oregon State Teacher of the Year during the water cooler talk. When another person comment- ed on how much more serious this monster was to the very The simple truth of the recent tions. All across my state, teach- bruised, but a winner. But I won away the hurt of losing my stu- commonalities of our lives, they were dismissed as being an U.S. Supreme Court case of Bos- ers stood up in opposition. Gay for losing. dents in a cold February, never to extremist. tock v. Clayton County is that, teachers. Straight teachers. A My district fired the super- see them again. I think of my au- Now that the United States is fully immersed into this crisis for the first time ever, it has been bunch of really angry kindergar- intendent only the week before tistic student who was blind. He state-of-life, the full impact of COVID-19 has crossed the minds ruled that all people in the Unit- ten teachers. reinstating me. The school board liked my voice, and sometimes of millions. Even the most casual of conversations has at least ed States have equal-employ- Shortly after I became the Or- never publicly said why. The it was the only thing that would one person who is warning the others to take it seriously. And ment protections. There may not egon State Teacher of the Year head of special education and ev- calm him. One day I just disap- while the news cycles are focusing on simply protecting and yet be true equality in this coun- in 2014, I was fired for not be- eryone in the chain of command, peared. Where is their apology sustaining life, there are also millions of people quarantined try, but we are equal on paper for ing able to keep my mouth shut except one, was reprimanded, to him? who are suffering silently trying to cooperate just to stay alive. the very first time. after my school warned me not removed, or fired. There was no But this ruling is now the fu- Through this cooperation, the very strings which hold them to- When I was born in 1964, Illi- to say in public that I was gay. public comment about any of ture of education. Mr. Bostock gether are slowly being severed without anyone realizing how nois was the only state that did But I knew I couldn’t stay in the that. I only know about it from a was fired because he joined a gay long the after effect of this trauma will last. not have an anti-sodomy law that classroom closet. As a gay man, school board member who told softball league. Read that sen- People who were struggling with depression pre-COVID-19 criminalized gay relationships. I can make the life of Ls, Gs, Bs, me. But a quick look at the dis- tence but take out the word “gay.” or now battling with depression to maintain composure in the Some states kept these laws un- and Ts better by having a pic- trict website showed me that yes, I was fired because I was openly home. The anxiety levels that were creating waves from people til they were overturned by the ture of my family on my desk. It in fact, they were all gone. gay. Take out “gay” and replace who were already overthinking every aspect of their lives, now Supreme Court in 2003. As a might be the only time in their I wrote a social-media post it with all the other things I am: has a big bad monster to fold into every layer of their anxiety student, I never heard a teacher K-12 school experience when last week about how proud I was ginger, Irish, a lapsed Catholic, a that is shattering their learned coping skills. There are so many say a positive thing about lesbi- a student sees that gay people that the Southern Poverty Law member since 1973 with lifetime variables of mental health that are juggled each and every day an, bisexual, gay, or transgen- have normal lives with dogs and Center had included my story in standing of the Archie Comics by millions and all of this is further magnified by the constantly der people. But as my own high barbecues in the backyard. an amicus brief to the U.S. Su- Fan Club. I’m a lot of things, changing unknowns we are harnessed with daily. school graduation loomed, an I want students to see these preme Court for this case. The none of which I should have The reality is, many need, and will need for years following, incredibly brave teacher taught normal futures because I have court has now ruled that what been fired for. mental health treatment to overcome the threats and dangers me one of the most valuable les- seen the suicide rates of LGBT happened to me violates Title When schools eventually re- experienced during the first quarter of 2020. A year that prom- sons I have ever learned from students. I personally know the VII of the Civil Rights Act of open, LGBT teachers will walk ised so much for so many. A new decade touting hopes of fi- a teacher: how to step up when costs of those statistics. 1964. I poured out my feelings through those doors for the first nancial security, achieved goals, hearty relationships, and mon- students are in danger. When I was 15, my best friend about the historic ruling on time knowing they can no longer umental gains. A year that showed us in a span of less than 90 As AIDS burned its way came out to me. I can’t remem- , and within several days, be fired for being gay. days that we can control very little outside of our response to across the country, he found ber everything I said, but I that Twitter thread had received “Not in my town!” you may experiences. That response is what dictates how people move the bravery to warn a friend of know I told him I loved him. I’m over 40 million impressions. think. through challenging and critical times. Positive responses are full of optimism and hope with an understanding that challeng- mine of the growing epidemic thankful for that, because it was The outcry from the educa- But I have a story to tell you es are but a bar to jump over even if it is incrementally raised and urged my friend to share the the last thing I said to him. He tion community at how I had about a nice teacher, from Port- to challenge us. information with me. In 1982, in died by suicide that weekend. been treated has been a roar. It land, Ore., one of the most liber- Other people have negative responses which cast a shad- my conservative ultra-Christian He didn’t see a future he could has spread to Facebook, Imgur, al cities in the country. One day, ow even when every effort is made to forge ahead and not fall Oregon town, this teacher risked live with. Reddit, and Instagram. After at the White House, just after short. And just like there are three sides to every story: person everything to keep us safe. I’m That is why it is important five years of silence by my dis- receiving honors from Presi- one, person two, and the truth, so it is with perspectives on probably alive today because of to have openly LGBT teachers. trict, the pressure finally broke dent Barack Obama, this teacher experiences. Some people will have a combination of positive him. That is why it is important to its leaders. Last Tuesday, with- spoke up for LGBT students. He and negative responses to situations over the cycle of the ex- When I told my mother I fill your classroom and school out any fanfare, the district pub- asked that we stop passing laws perience. The call to action of mental health professionals all was going to be a teacher she library bookshelves with LGBT lished a public apology. Reading that hurt our young people. He over the world is being sorely highlighted even though they are said, “You are gay. You can’t characters and authors. That is the district Twitter feed is like stood up. And, then, he was fired. ready to answer the call of duty. And the most amazing aspect be a teacher.” In my first year why it was important for me to watching a sickly goat being tak- He was victorious because his of their willingness to answer this call, is the safety at which of teaching in 1992, an Oregon defy my school’s order to stay en down by a pack of hyenas. state, Oregon, had laws to protect they can provide the services. right-wing religious group very silent about my sexuality. There is no pleasure in this him. But if this discrimination Virtual counseling has been on a steady rise for the last five nearly succeeded in passing a I fought back in court and for me. The administration that could happen here, it could hap- years but actually started in the late 80’s. And here we are, 180 ballot measure that could have eventually accepted a finan- made those decisions is gone. pen anywhere. And, now, the Su- days into 2020, and the data streams are bursting at the seams been used to remove LGBT cial settlement from the dis- Victory, to be honest, feels preme Court said, no, it actually because nearly every sector of business is operating virtual- people from their teaching posi- trict. I walked away, battered, dirty. It tastes bad. It doesn’t take can’t happen anywhere. ly; entire school systems, media (journalists are broadcasting from their homes), banking, and even mental health services. And clinicians all over the world are working diligently to help people adjust to talking about their most intimate thoughts and Please embrace our prison returnees feelings via a video camera to a person they may or may not have met before COVID-19 set into the fabric of the psyches of DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS JR., President and CEO National Newspaper Publishers Association millions. There are three factors to consider when scheduling counsel- I am pleased to work and lar, are disproportionately im- housing, job and skills train- throughout New York City. ing services: Convenience, Accessibility, and Professionalism. live in our nation’s capital. prisoned across the country. ing, substance-abuse counsel- The effort to establish a It is likely, after the stay in place is fully lifted, thousands of Washington, DC is a city I personally know what it is ing and other critical support functional re-entry center in more people will remain in the virtual counseling realm once on the move progressively like to be unjustly imprisoned for inmates returning home Washington, DC, has been they realize how accessible, convenient, and professional it is. even amidst the continued and the difficulties of trying after serving time. a difficult and complicated The convenience factor is a given without any detailed expla- existence of the COVID-19 to overcome the aftermath of Many residents in DC share one, partly because of the nation. Being able to go into a private room and talk with your pandemic. But there is one counterproductive stigmas the conviction that we must troubled history of Hope Vil- counselor with little effort is one of the most favorable aspects emerging issue in the District and unfair stereotypes with do far more to lend a hand to lage, a social service provider of virtual counseling. of Columbia that in my long respect to the lingering unjus- the thousands of individuals that closed its doors earlier The primary factor to consider is that the room is private. career in the field of civil and tified cloud over former prison — disproportionately black this year, ending its 42-year While it is not required that you have a perfect space for the human rights that I am very inmates. men aged 21 to 30 — who re- run as the District’s only op- session, it does need to be private. The factor to consider concerned about. That is the But as a practical matter, turn to the District each year tion for returning citizens. is accessibility. You can get on most virtual platforms for coun- issue of people returning to common-sense measures that after periods of incarceration. Watchdogs and activists, in- seling via your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. If you our communities from prison. would bolster support for But right now, DC is without cluding myself, have long been can video communicate with friends, family, and coworkers via It’s difficult to argue that individuals reentering soci- a single re-entry center that is calling for Hope Village to be , messenger, duo or other video platforms, you can log there is not an urgent need for ety sometimes meet sharp re- equipped to provide such sup- shut down due to poor pro- into a secure platform with a licensed counselor to participate better helping former inmates sistance — even now, as the port. gram management and a lack in a counseling session. make the difficult transition nation engages in an emo- In a move that would fill that of accountability. Put simply, The final factor is to ensure you are scheduled with a licensed back to society. A returning tional and painful debate over void, the U.S. Bureau of Pris- the provider had lost the trust clinician. Just as with other industries, there are people who citizen with a pathway to gain- whether America has lived up ons (BOP) earlier this month of the community. will work without the proper training. There are those in the ful employment and secure to its promise of social justice, awarded a contract for a new Against this backdrop, rep- counseling field who love to help people, yet they do not have housing has a better chance equity, and a fair penal system. re-entry center in Ward 7. BOP resentatives at CORE DC have the formal training and formal oversight to conduct profession- of developing a strong con- That tension between theory tapped CORE DC for the proj- gone to great lengths to reas- al counseling and therapy sessions. Do your research and ask questions to ensure you are working with a licensed or provi- nection to his family and com- and policy is, sadly, beginning ect, a social service provider sure the public that they are sionally licensed (in training) clinician. There are daily mental munity and not returning to to emerge yet again in Wash- that operates a homeless shel- committed to helping turn the health challenges even without the presence of such a formida- prison. ington, DC, where some com- ter and a home confinement page on this long and turbulent ble virus that people encounter. Mass incarceration in Amer- munity advocates have raised program in DC and is a sub- chapter and work closely with ica is a serious national prob- objections to plans for a new sidiary of a non-profit organi- the community to establish a lem that needs to be resolved. residential re-entry center zation that manages homeless re-entry model that is tailored CARTOONCORNER African Americans, in particu- that would provide temporary shelters and re-entry centers for the District’s unique set of LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Trayvon Foundation ‘Really tried me.’ This week, I thought I was on ChanneI 10 with Michael this difficult to find details more from her. We need more receiving a letter from the Putney only to find out that she about the candidate who mails information, more ideas, and Foundation would not be on because “she and calls me, but I can’t get more specifics for what she because there was a very big is taking her campaign in a dif- any real information about Ms. plans to do as a county com- picture of Trayvon on the en- ferent direction.” I tried to find Fulton’s ideas and plans for the missioner. Is there going to be velope but it turned out to be out more information by visit- county commission. a debate between Ms. Fulton a letter from the Sybrina Ful- ing her website and it is down. The county has a lot of prob- and Mr. Gilbert? I did go to Mr. ton Campaign. The next day, I went back to the website later lems and we need someone Gilbert’s website and found after receiving the letter, I re- in the day and it is now up but who can help fix them. Expe- a lot of information about his ceived a call from 718-500-9639 it seemed more about Trayvon rience is what can fix the prob- ideas and plans for the future stating that it was the Trayvon and what she’s done after his lems we are facing and while I of Miami Dade County, but I Martin Foundation asking me untimely death than the coun- would never want any parent would still like the opportunity to vote for Sybrina Fulton. On ty commission. In the age of to experience the loss that Ms. to hear both candidates answer Sunday, I wanted to watch her information, it should not be Fulton has felt, we still need questions in person. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020 The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020 Fourth of July - beach closures and reinforcement According to Gimenez, after that the County continue to en- The mayor said he will con- Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. all the success the county has force Order 20-20, which Mayor tinue to reiterate that enforce- experienced tamping down the Gimenez signed on April 9, and ment remains key. Cities that Gimenez signed an emergency to COVID-19 curve, Miami-Dade all New Normal rules that re- are requiring masks at all times safeguard weekend festivities County cannot turn back and quire everyone to wear masks outdoors must beef up their en- overload its hospitals and put when inside public establish- forcement and shut down estab- PENNY DICKERSON Everyone should wear masks doctors and nurses at greater risk ments, as well as when they are lishments that are not following with more emergency room cas- outdoors if they cannot practice these life-saving rules. [email protected] inside public establishments and outside if they cannot practice es. social distancing of at least six The Miami-Dade County Po- After consulting with Mi- social distancing of at least 6 feet. Everyone must do their part feet. lice Department (MDPD) contin- ami-Dade County’s public health “I have been seeing too many and follow the rules. All cities As always, cities can have ues to be out in force checking on experts, Mayor Gimenez signed businesses and people ignoring should be enforcing the County’s more stringent rules. Each city businesses, parks, beaches and an emergency order on Saturday, these lifesaving rules,” Gimenez orders, and this new order will should let their residents know marinas, both in the unincorpo- June 27 to close all beaches in Mi- stated. “If people are not going Carlos Gimenez be targeting those who are being what their rules are if they go rated areas and in cities that are ami-Dade County starting Friday, to be responsible and protect most irresponsible and endan- beyond the countywide “New not enforcing the County orders. July 3, and ending Tuesday, July 7. themselves and others from this works. Fireworks displays must gering our community’s health Normal” requirements. On June 23, MDPD also The closure may be extended if pandemic, then the government be viewed from one’s home or and our economic recovery. Unfortunately, there seems checked on 7,011 businesses, conditions do not improve and is forced to step in and restore parked vehicle. Also on June 23, Mayor to be some confusion about the found 17 in non-compliance for people do not follow New Nor- common sense to save lives.” The Miami-Dade County Po- Gimenez held a virtual meet- existing countywide mask or- minor violations and ordered five mal rules requiring masks to be Following Centers for Dis- lice Department will continue ing with public health experts der, which is quite stringent. businesses to close. worn always inside commercial ease Control recommendations, to be out in force this weekend and doctors from the Florida Only people with respiratory The County is finding excel- establishments and outdoors the mayor’s order will also ban to close establishments that are Department of Health, Jackson problems or those doing certain lent compliance in unincorporat- when social distancing of at least any gatherings — including pa- flaunting the social distancing Health System, U-Health and the strenuous activities are exempt ed areas, but the mayor remains 6 feet is not possible. rades — of more than 50 people and masks rules and capacity lim- medical schools at Florida Inter- from the mask requirement, as concerned about lax enforce- As officials continue to see throughout the County for what- its. Violators face a second-de- national University and the Uni- well as children under the age ment in some cities. MDPD will more COVID-19 positive test re- ever reason from July 3 to 7. In gree criminal penalty of up to versity of Miami. of two, as recommended by the continue to monitor violations at sults among young adults and those situations, masks and so- $500 and 180 days in jail. The team collaborative dis- Centers for Disease Control. businesses in all the municipali- rising hospitalizations, the may- cial distancing are required and The County is also training cussed continuing to increase Everyone else must wear a ties. or stated in a release that the five groups of no more than 10 SURGE (Strategic Urban Re- enforcement of New Normal mask if they cannot stay at least “Tough talk won’t scare away only prudent thing to do to tamp people will be allowed. sponse to Guideline Education) rules and the importance of mu- six feet away from others while the virus,” noted Gimenez. “Only down this recent uptick is to All parks and beaches will be Teams to reach out to residents nicipalities enforcing those rules outside and always when inside tough enforcement — to make crack down on recreational ac- closed to the public in all cities in virus hotspots and give them in their jurisdictions to stop the a public establishment or when sure everyone is following the tivities that put our overall com- and unincorporated areas of the testing information, masks and spread of COVID-19. visiting friends or family mem- rules — will make a difference munity at higher risk. County to public viewing of fire- hand sanitizer. A determination was made bers that do not live with them. and stop the spread.”

man year at Trinity Washing- Delaney Tarr, a white Park- ton University. land survivor and co-founder PROTEST “I unapologetically speak of , has CONTINUED FROM 1A out for Black people and I attended several protests re- no longer bite my tongue. ... I cently organized by Black lacked diversity. found myself doing that a lot Lives Matter in Fort Lauder- “We have worked so tire- at (Stoneman Douglas), be- dale, saying she is “confront- lessly in the last couple of ing the only Black girl in my ing overt and covert racism years to restructure and classes.” in my own life.” re-create the narrative that Vidor, who is also African “Like all my white peers, I was initially pushed out and American, said she had nev- have a lot of unlearning, con- to understand our own per- er experienced gun violence fronting, and relearning to sonal biases,” said organi- before the Parkland shooting, do,” said the 19-year-old col- zation member and former which she calls her “wake-up lege student. Parkland student Lauren moment.” She said she was March For Our Lives is also Hogg, 17. Hogg, who is white, shocked when many class- rallying students from its lost friends in the 2018 shoot- mates at Howard told her chapters in other states. ing. gun violence was a normal Daud Mumin, 19, who is Last year, March for Our part of their lives. African American, has been Lives established a Youth Hogg, whose 20-year-old marching through the streets Congress to include students brother was one of Salt Lake City “in solidar- from other communities af- of the premier voices of the ity with Black lives all over fected by gun violence and AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo March for Our Lives move- the country.” expanded its youth board Aalayah Eastmond, a Parkland, Fla. activist, holding megaphone, leads the crowd in ment when it began, has also Tatiana Washington, a seats to include more minori- been in D.C., walking doz- Black member of a chapter in a call-and-response at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Wednesday, June 10, ens of miles almost daily at Milwaukee, has been holding ties. They’re also launching 2020, during protests over the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died after a training program on race, protests organized by Black weekly Zoom calls “for Black equity, inclusion and implicit being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. “I unapologetically speak Lives Matter. She and many youth from all over the coun- bias. In addition, chapters of out for Black people and I no longer bite my tongue. ... I found myself doing that a lot in the organization also are try to come together,” while the group around the country at (Stoneman Douglas), being the only Black girl in my classes.” working tirelessly behind the Kelly Choi, a 19-year-old stu- have reached out to support scenes, but are reluctant to dent who participates in the the move- when the gunman opened ter the shooting, Eastmond “As a young Black girl that draw undue attention to their Texas chapter, attended a ment in its newly revived fire, killing several of her said it was “extremely frus- survived a mass shooting at roles. protest in Houston organized fight for racial justice after classmates. She survived by trating” to watch Blacks and an affluent high school that “This is not about me,” by Floyd’s family, signed peti- Floyd’s death. hiding under one of their other people of color being was predominantly white, it Hogg said. “This is not about tions and donated money. Eastmond, who is Black, bodies. generally excluded from the played a huge role in my ac- my white organizing friends. “As a non-Black person of was in her Holocaust history One of the students who post-Parkland conversation tivism,” said the 19-year-old, This is about radical inequal- color,” Choi said, “I have been class on Valentine’s Day 2018 testified before Congress af- about gun violence. who just finished her fresh- ity.” trying my best to be an ally.”

superstar Flo Rida for it occurred to me how truly like Debate, Scholastic Chess, In addition to the cus- four AR experience catego- a congratulatory message, great things are often born TurnAround Arts, and STEM. tom immersive experienc- ries will be awarded $200 BROWARD or dancing with one of them from challenging situations.” The result is a new expe- es, the app also allows grads from Broward Education CONTINUED FROM 1A while instantly sharing the The free mobile app is rience that gives students to point their phones at the Foundation in a “who did it videos on social media. geo-targeted to Broward the opportunity to salvage a #2020gradsecret social media best” contest. equation those that are im- Created by Broward Edu- County and was kept under moment they have been look- sign and access a video mes- “This futuristic ImagineAR mune-compromised and cation Foundation in part- wraps for a month and a half ing forward to honor, make sage from former Miami Heat augmented reality technology will need to get training in nership with ImagineAR, before launching, said Shea it special, and share their big player Dwyane Wade. is a trip,” said Flo Rida of the e-learning.” #2020gradsecretfeatures an Ciriago, Broward Education accomplishment with peers, As part of the initiative, new digital storytelling medi- To thousands of students immersive augmented re- Foundation's executive di- faraway friends, and family each of the more than 18,000 um. “I’m happy to help these around the country, the new ality (AR) experience. The rector. A nonprofit that con- members. Broward County graduating graduates define a new way of educational and social reality technology uses a phone or tributes more than $3 million "It literally looks like the seniors has received a spe- celebrating and social inter- has brought about yet anoth- tablet to create a bridge be- annually to Broward Coun- Superintendent or Flo Rida cial "Class of 2020" sign with action as they move on to the er challenging scenario. The tween the digital world and ty schools, the foundation are right next to these gradu- their cap and gown packages. next chapter in their young pandemic has put a hold on the physical one, which is provides grants for teach- ates, whether they’re in their The grads are encouraged to lives.” graduation ceremonies, de- augmented with digital infor- ers who develop innovative living rooms, back yards or post their videos on social For more information on laying them without further mation. The mobile device curriculum, school supplies, anywhere,” said Alen Paul media, tagging their school Broward Education Founda- notice or replacing the tradi- becomes a window through scholarships, and support Silverrstieen, CEO and presi- and #2020GradSecret. tion, visit https://browarded- tion with quick celebrations which flat images are made for programs and initiatives dent of ImagineAR. One student in each of the foundation.orf. held in unconventional loca- three dimensional, creating tions like parking lots in ac- virtual information and ob- cordance to social distancing jects users can see and study guidelines. up close in their immediate BCPS's Class of 2020 were environment. also mourning the loss of the “This technology is rite-of-passage until a new mind-blowing," said Runcie. virtual experience, called “When Broward Education #2020gradsecret, was creat- Foundation proposed this ed. The mobile app allows idea that would allow stu- seniors to record themselves dents to video themselves accepting diplomas from receiving their diploma and Runcie, joining international more, in their own homes,

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Wade M. Whidden, Esq. Johnson, Esq. Jacksonville Miami Orlando Naples/Ft. Myers Tampa* The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020 Tracking coronavirus cases is tough amid new surge Contact tracers say it’s more difficult with people who might be un- In Louisiana, only 59% of get an answered phone call, hours of their exposure to suc- easy or scared, said Dr. Umair those who have tested posi- on average, more than two cessfully combat the spread. now that cities have reopened and Shah, executive director for tive since mid-May have re- days after receiving informa- “Is it as good as we would Harris County Public Health sponded to phone calls from tion about the positive test. like? Well, obviously not,” people are more often gathering together in Houston, where an out- contact tracers, according Perry N. Halkitis, dean of the said Dr. Jimmy Guidry, Lou- TAMMY WEBBER, restrictions this month. break threatens to overwhelm to the latest data from the Rutgers School of Public Health, isiana’s state health officer. BRADY MCCOMBS and In addition to needing more hospitals. state health department. Just said COVID-19 spreads so fast “It’s better than not having it.” JOHN MONE HOUSTON staff to handle rising case That’s difficult to do if -in one-third answered within that contact tracers need to get Contact tracers around Utah’s Associated Press , contact-tracing fected people don’t return the crucial first 24 hours after in touch with 75% of the poten- capital of Salt Lake City have teams also must build trust calls. the test results. Tracers there tially exposed people within 24 SEE SURGE 6A Health departments around the U.S. that are using contact tracers to contain coronavi- rus outbreaks are scrambling to bolster their ranks amid a surge of cases and resistance to cooperation from those in- fected or exposed. With too few trained con- tact tracers to handle soar- ing caseloads, one hard-hit Arizona county is relying on National Guard members to pitch in. In Louisiana, people who have tested positive typi- cally wait more than two days to respond to health officials — giving the disease crucial time to spread. Many tracers are finding it hard to break through suspicion and apathy to convince people that com- pliance is crucial. Contact tracing — track- ing people who test positive and anyone they’ve come in contact with — was chal- lenging even when stay-at- home orders were in place. Tracers say it’s exponentially more difficult now that many restaurants, bars and gyms are full, and people are gathering with family and friends. “People are probably let- ting their guard down a little ... they think there is no longer a threat,” said Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Health Of- ficer Wendy Hirschenberger, who was alerted by health of- ficials in another part of the state that infected tourists had visited vineyards and bars in her area. Her health department was then able to urge local resi- dents who had visited those businesses to self-quarantine. Hirschenberger was lucky she received that information — only made possible be- cause the tourists had cooper- ated with contact tracers. But that’s often not the case. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the na- tion’s top infectious disease expert, said Friday that con- tact tracing simply isn’t work- ing in the U.S. Some who test positive don’t cooperate because they don’t feel sick. Others refuse testing even after being ex- posed. Some never call back contact tracers. And still oth- ers simply object to sharing any information. Another new challenge: More young people are get- ting infected, and they’re less likely to feel sick or believe that they’re a danger to others. While older adults were more likely to be diagnosed with the virus early in the pandemic, figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the picture flipped almost as soon as states began reopening. Now, people 18 to 49 years old are most likely to be diag- nosed. On Monday, the United States reported 38,800 newly confirmed infections,with the total surpassing 2.5 million, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. For a few days now, daily reported cases in the U.S. have broken the re- cord set in April. That partial- ly reflects increased testing. Some states were caught off guard by the surge and are trying to quickly bolster the number of contact tracers. “Right now we have an in- sufficient capacity to do the job we need to,” Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said re- cently, announcing he wanted to use federal coronavirus re- lief funds to increase the num- ber of contact tracers to 900. Arkansas already has 200 doing the job, but infections have risen more than 230% and hospitalizations nearly 170% since Memorial Day. Businesses that had closed because of the virus were al- lowed to reopen in early May, and the state further eased its The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020 tention centers and the ICE “We might petition for it to officers. The virus is every- be moved to the Foreign Affairs FREE where, so we’re exporting the Committee,” said Wilson who CONTINUED FROM 1A virus to Haiti and they have believes the latest develop- no infrastructure to handle a ments with the class-action will probably succeed in their pandemic.” propel her legislation forward. claims that ICE is creating an On June 25, ICE detainees “We are fighting for that now, increased risk of severe illness testified that social distanc- to get it on the agenda,” she or death for detainees, which ing is impossible at the ICE fa- added. violates their rights under the cilities, and said ICE staff has Wilson is further encour- Fifth and Eighth Amendments. provided insufficient cleaning aged by senate sponsorship Cooke granted a preliminary supplies, does not refill bath- now to give the bill even more injunction, citing ICE’s “delib- room soap often enough, and strength. Senator [Edward] erate indifference” in their requires detainees to stand Markey of Massachusetts is failure to protect detainees in lines with COVID-19-posi- the bill, along with experts leave this forum with an under- a firm supporter, so the con- and staff from COVID-19. tive detainees to use shared in foreign policy, economics, standing of not only the need gresswoman believes her team The injunction prohibited water coolers and toilets and healthcare, immigration, and to stop deportations but also is gaining momentum amid this detainee transfers and man- to get food. Congresswoman community development. how to help make Haiti whole. catastrophic order that this Dexter Lee, arguing for Leonie Hermantin, director Otherwise, I fear that Haiti’s president has given to ICE. dated for ICE to comply with Frederica Wilson U.S. Centers for Disease Con- ICE, defended the detainee of development, communica- collective problems, which “We have the courts, public trol and Prevention guidelines transfers and explained since “Our concern is there are tions and strategic planning have undoubtedly been exac- opinion and activists on our for limiting COVID-19 trans- dozens of cases of COVID-19 many people in detention for Sant La Community Cen- erbated by the COVID-19 pan- side,” Wilson affirmed. “Ameri- mission. Previous actions in have been confirmed at all centers that have tested pos- ters in Miami, described the demic, will lead to the island ca is on our side.” this case include ICE’s filing three facilities, officials de- itive for the virus,” said Wil- medical infrastructure of Hai- nation’s collapse. I will contin- If concerned citizens want with the court on June 4 de- cided to quarantine the entire son. “They’re being deported ti. According to Hermantin, Dr. ue fighting to ensure that the to help champion H.R. 6798, tailing their plans to test all facility. Judge Cooke indicat- to this very fragile country Jean William Pape, co-chair of U.S. and its allies do not lose Rep. Wilson invites their advo- detainees at Krome and 21 ed she may appoint an inde- that can’t handle it. That is Haiti’s multi-sectorial pandem- sight of the bigger picture.” cacy. other detention facilities, and pendent factfinder to check what this bill is about.” ic management commission, The House reconvenes for “They should put pressure an April 30 court order for conditions at the three South On May 29, several sup- determined the following: virtual committee work July on Mitch McConnell in the ICE to reduce its detainee Florida ICE detention centers. porters explicated rationales “The worst-case scenario 6 and the Senate returns Senate, on the [U.S.] Senators population at the three South Working with activists and in support of H.R. 6798 will require 9,000 beds, and to Washington July 20. H.R. who represent them and on Florida facilities from 1400 to immigration attorneys, Wil- during a virtual forum hosted we will have over 400,000 6798 was referred to the Judi- the White House,” said Wilson. 350. son’s office helps many Hai- by Wilson and titled, “An Im- hospitalizations. Currently in ciary Committee because ICE “If they can write, tweet, call, “They take them from Kro- tian constituents, sometimes pending Crisis: COVID-19 in Haiti, national and private labs is a policing agency, but that Facebook, or Instagram their me and other detention sites even having them removed Haiti, Ongoing Instability, and are overwhelmed, testing is committee has a full plate feelings about this punitive, across the nation … in bus- from planes just in time to the Dangers of Continued limited and community spread with the George Floyd policing racist move that was orches- es to one [to be de- prevent their return to Haiti. U.S. Deportations.” is happening exponential- bill, the reparations bill, and trated amidst a pandemic, we ported],” stated Wilson in re- But her team couldn’t keep Among the participating ly. There are less than 1000 much more. However, the For- would appreciate it.” sponse to conditions prior to up with the pace of the crisis, representatives was Eliot En- beds available for COVID-19 eign Affairs Committee Chair When asked if she had any Cooke’s June 6 orders. so Wilson was compelled to gel (D-NY-16), House Foreign cases.” Mr. Engel and the Western other constituent advice, Wil- “All of this transferring af- introduce the Haitian Depor- Affairs Committee Chair and In Wilson’s concluding ad- Hemisphere ranking member son responded without hesita- fects the people on the bus- tation Relief Act (H.R. 6798) one of the bill’s co-sponsors, dress to her colleagues, she Mr. Gregory Meeks (D-NY-5) tion, “Wear a mask.” es, in the planes, in the de- on May 8. who presented his case for stated, “Hopefully, we will were on the forum. [email protected]

dangerous assessment be- Golden, a University of Wash- 600 people a day, said Marcy Each infected person is asked vention and current president cause the person might not ington doctor who is leading Flanagan, executive director in an automated text to fill out and CEO of Resolve to Save SURGE know the health history of case investigations for King of the Maricopa County De- a survey to assess their risk Lives, a nonprofit that works CONTINUED FROM 5A their , Bray said. County Public Health Depart- partment of Public Health. level, and tracers only contact to prevent epidemics. But the Getting people to act on ment. But the daily average of con- by phone those who appear explosion of U.S. cases has seen caseloads double and co- tracers’ advice also is a chal- Since people are infectious firmed infections has soared, to be high risk or work in set- made it nearly impossible for operation wane since the econ- lenge. In the Seattle area, only for two days before symp- to 1,800 a day from 200 in tings that could trigger a dan- even the most well-staffed omy reopened, said health 21% of infected people say toms, that means many are May, county figures show. gerous outbreak, such as an health departments to keep investigator Mackenzie Bray. they went into isolation on spreading the virus for five That means the county must assisted living facility. up, he said. One person who wasn’t an- the day they developed symp- days, he said. leave the rest of the cases to Contact tracing is key to Contact tracing is “a tried swering calls told Bray they toms. People, on average, are In hard-hit Maricopa Coun- be handled by colleges, health avoiding worst-case out- and true public health func- didn’t want to waste her time going three days from the ty, Arizona, officials hired 82 agencies and the Arizona Na- comes, said Dr. Tom Frieden, tion,” Frieden said. “If the because they and their con- time they develop symptoms people to bolster contact trac- tional Guard, Flanagan said. former director of the Centers health department calls, tacts weren’t high-risk — a until they test, said Dr. Matt ing, allowing them to reach All of them must triage: for Disease Control and Pre- pick up the phone.” The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020 Broward County increases COVID-19 precautions Mayor Dale Holness leads a press conference to discuss the new measures and fines

CAROL PORTER be given the option to come Miami Times Contributor into compliance within twenty-four hours, with in- On Wednesday, June 24, a creasing fines if they did press conference took place not. Fines would start at 500 outside Broward Sheriff’s dollars, and could rise to Office Headquarters, on$15,000. Broward Blvd., in Ft. Lau- Holness also noted that a derdale. The purpose of the 311 hotline would be estab- press conference was to alert lished for people to call in members of the press and the to report someone or a busi- public about more stringent ness not in compliance. measures that would take “We got to contain the place due to the increase in alarming rise in a number of numbers of COVID-19 cases new cases of COVID 19 in in Broward County. Broward County,” said Hol- Among the measures dis- ness. “We were successful in cussed was an increase in reducing the spread through fines for businesses that were the shutdown so we know not complying with the CDC the shutdown works. Folks guidelines; a number to call are not following the CDC’s related to businesses not guidelines or orders. That is complying, and an update not sustainable. If this con- about the Sponsor of Broward tinues, we will overrun our program, otherwise known as hospital system. I want to SOB, from the Greater Fort say to everyone, we must do Lauderdale Alliance. Bro- everything we can to protect ward County Mayor Dale ourselves and each other.” Holness, and other elected Broward Sheriff Gregory leaders, were present, as Tony concurred with Hol- was Broward County Sheriff ness and said that the kind Gregory Tony and members of spread that had been ob- of law enforcement. served could not continue, On Wednesday, June 24, Broward County Mayor Dale Holness addressed the audience at a press conference took Holness noted that the and his agency was on board shutdown worked but since to do everything to bring place outside Broward Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, on Broward Blvd., in Ft. Lauderdale. Holness noted that the the reopening of the Coun- those numbers down. If ed- shutdown worked but since the reopening of the County, and other places. ty, and other places, cases ucation was not enough, he seemed to be on the rise, and said, there had to be other through this together.” all in this together.” that required people to wear careful when they went out that meant that people were measures that would take Hollywood City Commis- Miramar Mayor Wayne masks when they were out and patronized local estab- not following the guidelines place. The burdens the con- sioner Traci Callari, who is Messam noted that his city and about in the community, lishments. Younger folks, and restrictions issued by tinued rise in numbers would President of the Broward was the fourth largest city including in the common ar- he said, often felt like they the CDC. He didn’t want to put on the health care sys- County League Of Cities, in Broward County, and had eas of apartments and condo- were invincible which would turn the back, he said, tem, he noted, were not sus- spoke of how she sees the a large number of COVID miniums. have dire consequences if because that would impact tainable. He also noted that impact of the virus every day 19 cases it was tracking. He “Wear your masks,” said the behavior continued. He the economy and businesses, the virus recently had taken as a nurse. picked up the mask he was Cooper, “and take care of spoke about the Supporter of and employees, were already a turn towards the young- “As a nurse, I see impacts wearing, and said it was im- your fellow neighbors, and Broward campaign, with the struggling to keep going. er population with younger every day,” said Callari. “The portant to wear it, saying it we will get through this to- three letters that sometimes Broward County Admin- people being seen more in rise of the cases is very alarm- saved lives. gether.” raised people’s eyebrows, istrator Bertha Henry had the hospitals instead of older ing. It is critically important “It’s so important for us to Bob Swindell, of the Great- but it got noticed. issued an emergency order people. that our businesses and res- wear these,” said Messam. “It er Ft. Lauderdale Alliance, “We want folks to go out for the potential shutdown “About every single person idents follow the reopening could save a life.” noted that the virus seemed and patronize those busi- of businesses that were not in this County is responsible guidelines, which include so- Hallandale Mayor Joy to be trending in young- nesses,” he said, “but patrons complying. enough to do these things,” cial distancing, handwashing Cooper said that her city re- er folks most recently, and have to follow these guide- First, businesses would said Tony. “We can get and wearing masks. We are cently passed a regulation cautioned everyone to be lines.”

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Construction will begin shortly on a new elementary school, as well as on renovations of Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle and Nathan B. Young Elementary schools after the Following the coronavirus pandemic, Miami-Dade School Board approved construction contracts for three General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects, valued at New York & Company faces bankruptcy $32.3 million, during its regular monthly meeting. Veitia Padron Inc. (VPI) was contracted to deliver the 59,225-square-foot, two-story elementary school, which will PENNY DICKERSON be located in the Venetian Parc West neighborhood of Mi- [email protected] ami. Because the new school is similar in scope and size to another school, Doral Grand Bay K-8, it is economically ad- f a stroke of luck exists in the downward spiral of an array of vantageous for the District to reuse the design. Only a minor favored retailers, fashion conscious consumers can cash in on modification will be made to modernize the prototype so it smart deals with New York & Company. The retailer is currently harmonizes with the surrounding Mediterranean residential running an “Everything 50-80%” promotion on its website, but it development. The full project will feature kindergarten, appears to be a standard online sale and not a going-out-of-busi- primary and intermediate classrooms, with utilities sized to nessI liquidation sale despite bankruptcy murmurs. accommodate a future sixth- through eighth-grade expan- sion. Celebrity fashionista and mel- boasts Union’s ‘Dressed for ion suggestions include pairing The $24 million project is scheduled to be completed by anin beauty Gabrielle Union has success’ look that allows wom- sweater dresses with a great August 2021 and will have 750 permanent student stations. introduced a rainbow of life in en to discover the figure flatter- pair of boots and you've got so- VPI will use a total Sub-Consultant Small/Micro Business the form of sheer dresses with ing style of our timeless ruffle phisticated style in a matter of Enterprise (S/MBE) participation of 23.89 percent and Mi- slits up to ‘there’ as she ad- sleeve shift dress that looks minutes. nority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) participation vances her 2020 collection pro- chic during the work day and The Gabrielle Union collection of 12.92 percent. M/WBE subconsultants include African moted by New York & Company can be easily dressed up with also includes colorful kimono Americans. VPI will provide local workforce utilization of with an ad campaign shot on strappy heels and all the lat- jackets in short and long styles. 20 percent for construction within a county-wide radius. location in Miami at locations est accessories. The garments Create great style in an instant Nathan B. Young Elementary School was built in 1961 on like Historic Hampton House. are deemed versatile and sexy when paired with palazzo pants a seven-acre parcel of land in Opa-locka. The school, which The collection invites consum- sophistication including v neck and heels. Work it! Explore so- has constructed additions, is made up of two buildings and ers to shop sophisticated looks sheath dresses and long sleeve phisticated separates for chic two portables buildings, and has a permanent capacity of and signature statement pieces dresses that deliver trend-set- work to weekend style, with our 482 student stations. in bold colors and timeless sil- ting style for virtually any occa- flounced one shoulder blouses, Florida Lemark Corporation has been contracted to deliv- houettes that include embroi- sion. bell sleeve rompers, 7th Avenue dered sweatshirts featuring a Seasonal favorites include one-shoulder tops, and zip front subtle feminine design that look the mock neck sweater dresses sheath dresses. These timeless polished when paired with a tai- which offers a cozy, figure-hug- styles come in gorgeous jewel Miami-Dade County Public Schools has lored pant or the latest denim. ging look women will love, in fun tones and vibrant designs. The company’s website colors and bold stripes. Fash- SEE UNION 10B been expediting construction projects while schools have been closed, following all CDC guidelines and prioritizing health and safety.

er a modernized face-lift to Nathan B. Young Elementary’s facilities complete with ADA-approved renovations, as well as a new playground and covered walkway. The $4.2 million GOB project is slated to be completed by July 2021. Florida Lemark will use a total Sub-Consultant S/MBE participation of 12.73 percent and M/WBE participation of 20.29 percent. M/WBE subconsultants include African Americans. The company will provide local workforce uti- lization of 20 percent for construction within a seven-mile radius. The third company, LEGO Construction Company has been commissioned as the construction manager to com- plete a modern makeover of Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle School. Built in 1963 on 10 acres, the school shares a border with Charles Hadley Park and N.W. 46 Street in Miami. The existing facility has had additions constructed and is cur- rently comprised of two permanent buildings with a capaci- ty of 1,130 student stations. Students will enjoy a new P.E. shelter and air conditioning with the campus-wide replacement of the HVAC system components. LEGO will demolish portables and restore the outside P.E. area, as well as replace all indoor plumbing facilities, modernize safety programs and refurbish indoor accommodations. The $4.1 million project is scheduled to be completed by August 2021. LEGO will use a total Sub-Consultant S/MBE participa- tion of 26.68 percent and M/WBE participation of 10.06 percent. M/WBE subconsultants include African Americans. The company will provide a local workforce utilization of 20 percent for construction within a 10-mile radius. All design and construction shall be in compliance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities, the Florida Building Code, National Fire Protection Association, Florida Fire Prevention Code (Life Safety Code), barrier-free design guidelines, Florida Statutes and M-DCPS Design Standards and District policies. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has been expediting construction projects while schools have been closed, fol- lowing all CDC guidelines and prioritizing health and safety. In 2012, voters overwhelmingly approved the GOB to renovate, remodel and replace schools; expand student capacity; enhance safety and provide technology upgrades. To see the current projects, visit Capital Improvements at @ MDCPSCapital on Twitter or use #GOBProgress. For the most up-to-date information, please download the Dadeschools mobile app to your iPhone or Android device. Follow us on Twitter @mdcps and @miamisup, on Insta- gram @miamischools and @miamisup, and on Facebook at MiamiSchools and AlbertoCarvalho The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7 2020 Essence launches $100M equity and justice MAYOR LATOYA With a multi-platform presence in CANTRELL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS publishing, experiential and online “We are in the midst of the Miami Times Staff Report Dennis, founder and chair, most pivotal and unprece- Essence Ventures (parent dented time of this genera- At no other time in this company of ESSENCE). “As tion; the ongoing challenges generation have the ill conse- ‘liberty and justice for all’ of the COVID-19 pandemic, quences of systemic racism remain an aspiration rath- systemic racism, and struc- collided with such force in er than an actualization, we tural inequality are at our the social consciousness of know that large systemic doorsteps calling for action. America. To directly address issues require large system- At a time where it could be the racial injustices and in- ic change. So, on this day in easy to retreat, we continue equities magnified by both particular and as the nation to rise and mobilize as we COVID-19 and the killings prepares to celebrate its Dec- always have. The Essence of George Floyd, Ahmaud laration of Independence, it’s Festival of Culture has al- Arbery, Breonna Taylor and time for us to make a national ways been a reminder of the others, ESSENCE, the lead- Declaration of Equity – one power, tenacity, and love ing media, technology and that addresses our nation’s generated by our people for commerce company serving unresolved disparities with our people. While we won't Black women and commu- sustained resources, unyield- be able to come together this nities, today announced the ing commitment and a new July in the City of New Or- groundbreaking ESSENCE urgency.” leans, the virtual experience Unstoppable Collective — Thus, through unprece- will allow us to celebrate a $100 million public-pri- dented alliances with city, and connect with one anoth- vate-NGO partnership and corporate and non-profit er across the globe at a time equity and justice benefit ini- partners and via public do- “As the longest-running Black media platform and a 100% Black-owned com- when we need it the most. tiative for sustained change. nations, the ESSENCE Un- pany that has championed the issues of our community for 50 years, ESSENCE The City of New Orleans While short-term relief ef- stoppable Collective will is especially excited to launch this $100 million partnership initiative to impact and ESSENCE will partner forts and emergency funding raise funds through the New equity and justice in America. in new ways at the virtu- have helped bridge imme- Voices Foundation, a 501(c) al experience to launch the diate needs through recent (3) organization guided by Unstoppable Collective and challenges, addressing the its PACE (Purpose.Access. in American history, and public partners including supporting racial equity and advance equity in our com- root issues of economic ineq- Capital.Expertise) model, to in honor of our future gen- the cities of New Orleans, inclusion; and more. Vis- munities. We look forward uities and systemic injustice support and impact four key erations that they may un- Chicago, New York, Atlanta, it www.essence.com/unstop- to welcoming everyone back in new ways with new action pillars driving racial equity derstand our struggles only San Francisco and Washing- pablecollective for more in- to the Crescent City for the is required for the long-term in America – economic par- through a lens of history and ton, DC, will customize im- formation. 27th Essence Festival of Cul- sustainability of Black and ity, health equity, education not experience. We call upon pact programs under each “We are grateful to each ture in 2021." Brown communities. equality and equal justice. everyone – corporations, cit- pillar, including recovery of the mayors and cities “Whether sizeable health Dennis continued, “As the ies, NGOs and households and sustainability efforts fo- who have joined with us at MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO, and economic disparities longest-running Black media across the nation – express- cused on funding for busi- the start and who recognize CITY OF NEW YORK that have been highlighted platform and a 100% Black- ing support for Black lives nesses left out of the federal the power of public-pri- “It’s critical that we con- in the wake of COVID-19 or owned company that has and against racism to join government’s CARES Act/ vate-NGO partnerships to tinue to combat systemic acts of brutality against Black championed the issues of us in collectively raising PPP; resources for essen- create sustainable solutions inequity - and Essence is a people perpetrated by both our community for 50 years, our voices and using our re- tial workers; entrepreneur for some of the greatest chal- leader in that fight. Their police and rogue vigilan- ESSENCE is especially excit- sources in commitment to training and other programs; lenges in our society,” said partnership will help us con- tes, these injustices cannot ed to launch this $100 mil- purpose, progress and real job placement and readi- Dennis. “We look forward to tinue to deliver support for be viewed separately from lion partnership initiative to solutions for real change, not ness services; food securi- the impact that we will make small businesses and Mi- the context of systems and impact equity and justice in just in this moment – but for ty; mental health programs; together across our key pil- nority and Women-Owned practices that breed prolific America. We do so in hon- years to come.” tools addressing disparities lars and the generations that Businesses. When our neigh- generational oppression and or of our ancestors, in hon- Launching on June 25, the in healthcare delivery; edu- will benefit from the work we borhood stores thrive, our inequities,” said Richelieu or of this pivotal moment Collective, with inaugural cation access; organizations are starting now.” communities do too.” Teen raises $160K to salvage Black businesses recent events, and not inten- they received. She said they When violent rioters burned his tionally," he told WSBTV. will start teaching sewing Neighborhood, he stepped it up Wilbourn Sisters Designs, classes, with their first proj- CJ Pearson a local fashion boutique, ect to be making masks. Miami Times Staff Report raised $160,000 in just one was one of the significantly CJ says that he is glad to di- week to help stores rebuild. damaged stores during the rectly help those in need and Meet CJ Pearson, a 17-year CJ, who is the founder of protests after George Floyd's not just be posting on social old teen from Atlanta, who an organization called Last death. Janice Wilbourn, its media. is helping local Black-owned Hope USA, started the ini- owner, was very grateful "I think it's so important businesses that were dam- tiative with hopes to "show when CJ gave them a $10,000 to put actions behind our aged by violent protesters that Black lives matter by check to help rebuild. words," he said. "Posting a and rioters. With the help of supporting these Black- Now, aside from selling black screen isn't enough. the Georgia Association of owned businesses that were clothes, Wilbourn plans to We need to go do some- Minority Entrepreneurs, he adversely affected by these do more with the money thing." Dawn Dickson crowdfunds her way to business The entrepreneur has jump-started have also received a lot of There are trillions of dollars everyone else. That really orders from sororities [and] circulating in our communi- opened up opportunities for her way into the new tech space organizations like Alpha Kap- ties. Why aren’t we really tap- us to be able to leverage our pa Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta ping in? community to raise equity to CASSIDY SPARKS and how she managed to raise Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., The reason is that many of get money for shares. more than $2.5 million using a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., us, despite being highly so- What advice do you have Dawn Dickson is a serial en- crowdfunding campaign. Jack and Jill of America Inc. phisticated, educated, knowl- for Black women interest- trepreneur and investor who How have you integrated and several programs that edgeable and having access to ed in tech? is conquering the tech space. technology into your fash- will order them for their or- disposable income, we’re not People have this idea that The Columbus, Ohio, native ion business? ganization banquets and con- accredited. Just because you being in tech means that you is the founder of PopCom, We moved the company to ferences events. We get a lot don’t make $200,000 a year are coding or sitting on a an automated retail company just B2B, meaning we just sell of swag and event purchases. doesn’t mean that you don’t computer all day, but technol- that works to make vending to businesses and wholesale. Now that PopCom vending have money or knowledge to ogy is an industry. Technolo- machines intelligent through The most recent big deal I did machines are completed and invest. That is why President gy needs marketing, human data and analytics. She also was with DSW. They started ready to go to market, Flat Out Obama under his administra- resources, public relations runs Flat Out of Heels, a brand to distribute Flat Outs as a of Heels will then be brought Dawn Dickson tion in 2012 passed this law and graphic design. All you of rollable ballerina-style slip- GWP or a gift-with-purchase back to vending machines. called Jumpstart Our Busi- have to do to get into tech is pers, that are sold out of her program. They gave out like How important is crowd- angel investors in 2017 and ness Startups, the JOBS Act. to apply your skill set to tech. vending machines across the 10,000 pairs of Flat Outs to funding, and why should 2018. I was one of the first 25 What it does is allow entre- As you get into that business, country. Rolling out spoke their DSW customers when more African American Black women in the country preneurs to raise money from you’ll learn about more high- with Dickson about her en- they made a purchase. So, companies do it? to raise $1 million in that way, accredited [people] who are tech things. You don’t have to trepreneurship journey, her they bought them from me I raised $1 million from ven- but why is it that only 25 to 50 more wealthy, and the non-ac- go to school for tech to be in experience in the tech space and then gave them out. We ture capital investors and were able to accomplish this? credited [people] meaning tech. Lowes names Janice Dupree Little vice president Little has earned more than ing our organization’s global “People are the company’s esson Corp. , where she re- strategies for talent, culture, most important resource. I sponsible for designing trans- 15 years of HR experience and leadership development. look forward to the oppor- formative initiatives focused Her experience working with tunity to build on Lowe’s on business, talent and cul- Miami Times Staff Report to make diversity a priority leaders and maximizing hu- commitment to fostering an ture. She has also held multi- on their agenda. man capital will make her a environment where individ- ple senior management-level This week retail giant “We are pleased that as our valuable contributor to our uals are treated fairly, valued, positions at Dell, Inc., in D&I, Lowe’s announced the ap- executive vice president of team,” Ellison said. “We look respected, safe and inspired talent acquisition and global pointment of Janice Dupre human resources Janice will forward to leveraging her ex- to serve customers and the corporate responsibility. Little as executive vice presi- bring her deep understand- tensive expertise and ensur- community.” Due to her game-chang- dent of human resources. ing of diversity and inclusion ing Lowe’s remains a work- Little has gained the repu- ing leadership, Little has ap- Little, who joined the com- to this leadership role,” said place of choice for current tation for being an innovator peared on BLACK ENTER- pany in 2017, has more than 15 Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe’s and future leaders.” in corporate D&I. Prior to her PRISE’s lists recognizing years of human resources and president and CEO, in a press “I am honored and excited tenure at Lowe’s, she has pre- leading D&I executives, in- diversity and inclusion expe- statement. to lead the Lowe’s human re- viously served as vice pres- cluding its 2019 roster of Most rience and has worked with “During her tenure, Janice sources team,” said Little in a ident, diversity & inclusion, Powerful Women in Corpo- corporate leaders nationwide has been integral in shap- Janice Dupre Little press statement. chief diversity officer at McK- rate Diversity. The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020 Papa John launches new Shaq-a-Roni pizza Shaquille O’Neal is a board member and owner who partnered for charity Miami Times Staff Report community involvement,” said Shaquille O’Neal, Papa Papa John’s announced June John’s Board Member and 29 the launch of the new Shaq- franchise owner. a-Roni pizza in collabora- Conceived by O’Neal him- tion with board member and self, the Shaq-a-Roni is an restaurant owner Shaquille extra-large pizza made with O’Neal. Designed to deliver a Papa John’s fresh, never-fro- bigger pizza experience, Papa zen six-ingredient dough, John’s will donate one dollar topped with extra cheese from every Shaq-a-Roni sold and extra pepperoni, then through August 23, 2020 to cut into Papa John’s largest The Papa John’s Foundation slice size to-date. for Building Community, “From the work of The which supports communi- Papa John’s Foundation to ties as they work together the efforts of our local fran- for equality, fairness, respect chisees and team members, and opportunity for all. Papa John’s is committed “From the work of The to supporting our commu- Papa John’s Foundation to nities, especially during the efforts of our local fran- this challenging time in our chisees and team members, country,” said Rob Lynch, Papa John’s is committed to President and CEO of Papa supporting our communities, John’s. “We’re excited to Photo: Papa Johns especially during this chal- combine all the best ingre- “It was important to me for the Shaq-a-Roni to be bigger than just pizza. By giving my new pie a try, one dol- lenging time in our country” dients for coming together lar will be donated to The Papa John’s Foundation for Building Community to support COVID-19 relief, the fight Tweet this in support of our neighbors against racial injustice, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and general commu- “It was important to me - a Shaq-sized pizza, topped for the Shaq-a-Roni to be with extra ingredients, with nity involvement,” said Shaquille O’Neal, Papa John’s Board Member and franchise owner. bigger than just pizza. By a donation from every pur- giving my new pie a try, one chase going back into our John’s partnered with Boys ted $500,000 to Boys & Girls The larger-than-life pizza plans to unveil additional AR dollar will be donated to communities.” & Girls Clubs of America Clubs of America to help fund is also accompanied by an surprises across its social The Papa John’s Foundation The Papa John’s Founda- for the company’s inaugural leadership development pro- exclusive Snapchat AR ex- channels. for Building Community to tion for Building Community national day of service and grams and the learning expe- perience for fans who order More information about the support COVID-19 relief, the benefits organizations like continues to engage with the rience for youth and commu- the Shaq-a-Roni. Using the Shaq-a-Roni pizza, including fight against racial injustice, UNCF and Boys & Girls Clubs organization through ongoing nities, and a two-year grant of Snapchat app, customers sim- the Papa John’s Foundation Boys & Girls Clubs of Amer- of America, which has been a initiatives, such as the Youth $500,000 to UNCF to support ply point their camera at the and its grantees, can be found ica, UNCF (United Negro Papa John’s Foundation grant- of the Year celebrations. This their mission to provide equal pizza box to reveal a 3-D sur- at www.papajohns.com/foun- College Fund) and general ee since 2019. Last year, Papa year, Papa John’s has commit- access to college education. prise. Next month, the brand dation. Visa to digitally enable 50 Million Small Businesses half of global employment April, compared to January3. To help small businesses, source centers – now avail- Company establishes a worldwide and yet, are among the most “Small businesses on the Visa is focusing initially on able in more than 20 coun- way to recover its communities affected by the pandemic. frontlines of the global econ- four strategic areas to pro- tries – providing tools, partner Following the COVID-19 pan- omy deserve extraordinary mote digital commerce and offers and information on Miami Times Staff Report ment, Visa also formed the demic, 43% of SMBs say they support in this extraordinary economic growth, with plans how to start, run and grow Visa Economic Empowerment only have money to last six time,” said Al Kelly, CEO and to continue to create products digital-first small business- Visa announced June 22 Institute (VEEI) focused on months1 and less than half of chairman of Visa. “We are and services as the needs of es. Across European markets, announced a global commit- economic and societal issues, SMBs have any online busi- putting our network to work entrepreneurs change over Visa is investing to increase ment to elevate 50 million including pandemic challeng- ness2. to help 50 million businesses time. These areas include: the number of digital payment small and micro businesses es SMBs face and closing ra- In addition to the economic globally not only survive, but • Empowering digi- acceptance devices within (SMBs) worldwide in an ef- cial and gender opportunity impact, COVID-19 is acceler- also to thrive, along with the tal-first businesses: Visa shops by more than 50%. In fort to get local communities gaps. ating the use of digital com- communities they serve.” has built localized online re- SEE VISA 11B back to business in the wake “We are putting our net- merce experiences, from peo- of the COVID-19 pandemic. work to work to help 50 ple seeking new ways to pay Visa is introducing a range million businesses globally that do not involve touching a of locally designed programs not only survive, but also to terminal to a boom in eCom- SUBSCRIBE TODAY and solutions to enable SMBs thrive, along with the commu- merce, as stay-home orders to drive efficiency and sales nities they serve.” result in shopping online in- through acceptance of digi- Tweet this stead of in-store. How much tal payments, building online Small businesses will play a people spend online is also in- businesses and incentivizing vital role in helping communi- creasing globally, with spend neighborhood support. 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ABOVE: Mark Zuckerberg testifying

before a joint hearing of the Commerce

and Judiciary Committees on Capitol

Hill, April 10, 2018.

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Zuckerberg pledge

book is doing the bare minimum to stop hate to fight hate and disinformation on its platform. We’ll be watching carefully to ensure that Zuckerberg follows through on these promises, and we’ll carry on with our Falls short amid growing advertiser boycott fight for more holistic change at the company through our work with the Change the Terms WASHINGTON — On Friday, Facebook CEO He promised that Facebook will create a Zuckerberg added, there will be no newsworthy and Stop Hate for Profit coalitions. and Chairman Mark Zuckerberg announced higher standard of enforcement against hate- exemption for content that incites violence or “Facebook must understand that enabling several changes to company policy regarding ful content in ads, including investing “what- suppresses voting. “Even if a politician or gov- the spread of hate speech comes at a huge voter suppression, disinformation and hate ever resources are necessary” to improve ernment official says it, if we determine that financial cost. The country is changing. We’re speech. The move comes as the social-media enforcement. Zuckerberg said that Facebook the content may lead to violence or deprives at a pivotal moment in the fight for the rights giant is facing mounting pressure from the will now prohibit “divisive and inflammatory people of their right to vote, we’re going to of Black and Brown people. Unless Facebook #StopHateForProfit campaign, which is leading rhetoric” in ads. In addition, hateful attacks take that content down,” Zuckerberg said. changes and takes crucial steps to curtail the a growing advertiser boycott against Facebook based on immigration status are now explicitly In the past week, nearly 100 companies spread of racism and bigotry, it will continue and calling on the company to make significant prohibited. have pledged to pull their ads from Facebook to suffer consequences. changes to curtail the dangerous spread of Facebook will also start to label ads and oth- throughout July. Most recently, corporate “Our fight for justice at Facebook is far from hate speech across its platform. er content that may violate the company’s com- giants Honda, Unilever and Verizon added over. Until we see far more comprehensive Zuckerberg announced several changes that munity standards on hate speech, but which their names to the growing #StopHateForProfit reforms to Facebook’s policies and practic- follow some of the recommendations made by the company finds “newsworthy.” Facebook will boycott. es, our advertiser boycott and our push to both the #StopHateForProfit and Change the still allow people to share such content but Free Press Co-CEO Jessica J. González made get Facebook to adopt Change the Terms’ Terms coalitions, two initiatives in which Free will inform them with a prompt that the content the following statement: corporate model policies to disrupt hateful Press is a founding member. may violate the company’s policies. However, “While these changes are important, Face- activities on its sites will remain in effect.”

90% of shoppers are hesitant sources and special offers. in Australia, New Zealand ing and policy: In addition into the gig economy. to shop in-store due to coro- The program will kick off in and the U.S., and further ex- to the initiatives Visa is un- The June 22 announce- VISA navirus.4 Deploying easy to the 50 largest U.S. cities and panding globally. In Europe dertaking, the company to- ment follows a global com- CONTINUED FROM 10B adopt contactless payment expand globally to 15 coun- and across Central Europe, day announced the forma- mitment from the Visa Foun- technology – rapidly, and tries including Singapore, It- Middle East and Africa, Visa tion of the Visa Economic dation, announced in April, the U.S., Visa is expanding at scale – is critical to en- aly, and South Africa. has launched new SMB ini- Empowerment Institute. to provide $210 million in its partnership with IFund- abling faster, more secure • Incentivizing neigh- tiatives that champion and This new institute comprised COVID-19 relief funding Women providing grants and commerce. Visa is working borhood support: Visa enable entrepreneurs while of Visa experts and partners to address the longer-term digital training to U.S.-based with a range of partners to partnerships encourage con- encouraging consumers will help address underlying needs of the small and micro Black women-owned small increase the number of loca- sumers to shop local and re- to support small business- problems and provide in- business community over businesses. tions where consumers can mind them that where you es. Visa is teaming up with sights for SMB growth and the next five years. • Encouraging digital tap their contactless card or shop matters. The Visa Back eCommerce platforms like closing racial/gender gaps. As the trusted engine of payments: Major shifts in mobile phone. Starting in to Business Project – an on- Shopify, and restaurant de- Key projects in the next six commerce, Visa is commit- consumer behavior have July, Visa street teams will line tool that helps consum- livery companies, including months will address topics ted to leveraging its global occurred around the globe, visit merchants to provide ers identify businesses that Deliveroo, to reward con- including post-crisis recov- network of networks to help including the overarching “back to business” kits with may be open in the wake sumers for spending their ery and resilience, urban the world adapt, rebuild and need for a touchless experi- new point-of-sale materials, of the pandemic or a nat- money locally. mobility, closing equality op- get everyone back to busi- ence at the point-of-sale as branding, educational re- ural disaster – is now live • Developing position- portunity gaps and insights ness. Football | Basketball | Baseball Track & Field | Golf | Tennis | Stats & Scores Sports 12 THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 1-7, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

FLORIDA MEMORIAL GEARS UP FOR 2020 FOOTBALL SEASON

A previously shortened season due to COVID-19 is revived by a scheduled, nine game season with the Mid-South Conference

MARK STALLWORTH gives our coaches more time to get student-ath- FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Miami Times Contributor letes acclimated and assess and focus on their 2020 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE appropriate physical conditioning after such a long, It has been 62 years since the Florida Memorial unprecedented period with no supervised work- • September 12 vs. Keiser University University Lions has had a football team. The last outs. football game played by the Lions was a 14-8 win • September 19 at Ava Maria University A later start will also help accommodate a over Albany State back in 1958. The University, then • September 26 at Webber later-than-usual initial reporting date for football called Florida Normal and Industrial Institute, com- due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the prepara- peted in the Southeastern Athletic Conference. From International University tions that our campuses are making in anticipation 1945-1958 the team finished with an all-time record • October 3 at Keiser University of a return to in-person instruction this fall; The of (41- 25-6). second reason for the scheduling change was out • October 10 vs, St. Thomas University Back in 2019 at the Betty T. Ferguson Complex of concern for the fiscal health of our member in Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University’s • October 17 at Warner University institutions.” Ward went on to add: “The COVID-19 president Jaffus Hardrick, Florida Memorial Athletic • October 24 vs. Ava Maria University pandemic has and will continue to place finan- Director Ernest T. Jones and Mayor Oliver Gilbert III of cial pressures on our members, whether due to the City of Miami Gardens held a press conference • October 31 at Southern University increased costs and/or restricted revenues as a to welcome back, HBCU (Historically Black Colleges (Baton Rouge, LA) result of adherence to state and local guidelines and Universities) football to South Florida yet again for appropriate testing and prevention of the • November 7 vs. Southeastern University by announcing the return of the team. spread of the virus on their campuses and in their “Football is more than just a game, it brings im- local communities.” measurable value in uniting people and having a so- officially begin on September 12 and conclude on This will also be the first football (fall) homecom- cial and cultural impact on the community and quality November 7. ing for the Lions, who have normally had its home- of life of our residents,” said Mayor Oliver Gilbert, city Florida Memorial University will now play a coming during basketball (spring) season. They will of Miami Gardens. “This partnership between Miami 9-game schedule – hosting five games and trav- face St. Thomas University for their homecoming Gardens, Florida’s largest predominantly Black City eling at least four times. Their schedule now game on October 10. and Florida Memorial University, South Florida’s only consists almost entirely of opponents not only Florida Memorial University’s Athletic Director HBCU, underscores our commitment to bring first- within the State of Florida but within the Mid-South Ernest T. Jones confirmed that the Lions will have rate programs to the community.” Conference – including facing a pair of conference a football game during that “open week” and that Fast-forward to now, Florida Memorial University opponents twice in the season (Ava Marie Universi- the game’s official details will be released at a is a part of the Mid-South Conference as they are ty and Keiser University). later date. preparing for their 2020 campaign. Commissioner Ward said he sought a plan that Director Jones stated: “A return to sports is Timothy “Ice” Harris, Sr. has been tasked with would consider the well-being of the student-ath- a part of a return to normalcy for us all. Just in leading the rebirth of the Lions football program as letes while also being mindful of the potential releasing a new schedule makes me excited that the Lions’ new Head Coach. A well-known figure in fiscal challenges of Mid-South Conference insti- we will indeed get to see all of the hard work and South Florida football, Harris has over 22 years of tutions in the wake of COVID-19. “The reasons effort that our head coach Tim “Ice” Harris, his coaching experience all within the South Florida com- a change in scheduling was deemed necessary coaching staff, and our student-athletes have put munities. The former head coach at Miami’s Booker are primarily two-fold,” Ward stated: “First and forth in making sure that our football program T. Washington led the program to three state cham- foremost, we are committed to and 100 percent not only competes, but competes at a high level; pionships, including 2013 national championships focused on the safety, health and well-being of our Be excited to be a Lion, be excited to be a part as well as being a three-time winner of the Florida student-athletes, coaches and staff. Pushing the of the rebirth, be excited to be a part of the new Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year Award. He also had conference start date back to early September day.” two stints with the University of Miami Hurricanes as the Assistant Director of Football Operations from “Football is more than just a game, it brings immeasurable value in uniting 2008-2011 and then as the running backs coach from 2014-2016. people and having a social and cultural impact on the community and quality of life of The Mid-South Conference and its commission- our residents. This partnership between Miami Gardens, Florida’s largest predominantly er Eric Ward announced that the conference has revised its football schedule for the upcoming 2020 Black City and Florida Memorial University, South Florida’s only HBCU, underscores our season. As recommended by the National Associa- tion of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Mid- commitment to bring first-rate programs to the community.” South Conference Football Oversight Committee and MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT, III approved by the football athletic directors and head coaches, the conference’s new football schedule will City of Miami Gardens Lifestyles Entertainment MAKINGIN THE GRADE Culture Food Arts Music

THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 1-7, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Good Taste SECTION C Miami Gardens She will teach a virtual architecture + design summer salutes its local camp miles away from home. grads in style

Mayor Oliver Gilbert hosted the senior’s drive-thru parade

TANIA FRANCOIS City of Miami Gardens

On Saturday, June 20, dozens of graduating seniors from a number of schools across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties came together for the South Florida Grad Parade and Drive-In Commencement. The ongo- ing impact of COVID-19 limited the ability of schools to host traditional graduation ceremonies, therefore, Mayor Oliver Gilbert and other elected-officials joined SEE GRADS 6C

Photo: Courtesy of city of Miami Gardens

Carrie Meek Foundation funds charity

Miami-Dade County Progressive Firefighters Assoc. gain support

TANISHA COLEMAN Miami Times Staff Report As an expression of appreciation and gratitude for their long-standing service in the community, the Car- lex Foundation in partnership with Friends of rie Meek Foundation (CMF) provided a $500 con- John H. Johnson Museum will host its annu- tribution to the Progressive Firefighters Association al architecture + design summer camp for Charities, Inc., recently. girls July 20-24. The free virtual summer “We are thankful for the efforts and services of this camp will convene 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. organization,” said Tony Crapp, Sr., Executive Direc- EnrollmentA capacity is 25 for girls entering the 7th grade tor of The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc. “They are a in Chicot and Desha counties in Arkansas. great community organization and provide numerous services throughout our communities, and we are SEE MEEK 6C The weeklong distance posing historic strutures. learning summer camp will During the architecture use the John H. Johnson + design summer camp, Museum and Educational youth will receive a fashion Center (John H. Johnson and architecture kit with all Museum) as a backdrop for their supplies for the week, teaching and learning. A vir- including a laptop, Wi-Fi, tual tour of John H. Johnson and design software to Merline Labissiere Museum will be narrated by design clothes and fabricate is a Miami- based, Linda Johnson Rice, daugh- structures. The architecture Haitian American ter of John H. Johnson, + design summer camp conceptual artist who for whom the museum is will be taught by Merline earned an associate named. An Arkansas City, Labissiere. in arts degree in Ark. native and a grandson Labissiere, a Miami- Architecture from of slaves, Johnson was the based conceptual artist, fell Miami-Dade College founder, chairman, CEO and in love with the idea of mar- publisher of the multimil- rying architecture and fash- in 2007 followed by a lion-dollar Johnson Pub- ion design at an early age. bachelor’s degree in lishing Company, the iconic The young Haitian American Fashion Design in 2011 Ebony and Jet magazines designer graduated from from Savannah College Photo: Courtesy of CMF and Ebony Fashion Fair. the Savannah College of Art of Art and Design “We are thankful for the efforts and services Ebony Fashion Fair included and Design (SCAD) with a (SCAD). of this organization. They are a great commu- a traveling fashion show and bachelor’s degree in Fashion nity organization and provide numerous ser- cosmetic products. Design in 2011 and Asso- vices throughout our communities, and we are John H. Johnson Museum ciate in Art in Architecture delighted to support them.” --- Tony Crapp, Sr., will be presented to youth from Miami-Dade College executive director of The Carrie Meek Founda- participants as part of their in 2007. architecture study on repur- SEE DESIGN 6C tion, Inc. The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020

TYINA STEPTOE University of Arizona

he sound of Public Enemy’s 1989 song “Fight the Power” blared as face-masked protesters in Washington, D.C. broke into a spontaneous rendition of the electric slide dance near Tthe White House. It was the morning of June ly used hip-hop as a form of wake of George Floyd’s killing in ton rap group bears witness 14, and an Instagram user cap- sonic protest. In New York, Minneapolis on May 25 while in to and police tured the moment, commenting: protesters chanted the hook to police custody. violence in the so-called Dirty “If Trump is in the White House Ludacris’s 2001 song “Move Hip-hop artists have protested South, before asserting: “Mr. this morning he’s being woken B—-” as they were penned in on police violence in their music Officer, crooked officer, I wanna up by … a Public Enemy dance the Manhattan Bridge by police for decades. In the late 1980s put your ass in a coffin, sir.” party.” officers. and early 1990s, rappers from In the same year, New York’s Coming amid widespread Footage of the crowd singing, different corners of the United KRS-One referenced the racist protests over police brutality “Move b—-, get out the way. States described the brutal and origins of American policing in and structural racism in the Get out the way b—-, get out discriminatory police tactics “Sound of da Police,” connect- United States, the song is an the way” to uniformed officers they witnessed in their commu- ing the violent tactics used apt musical backdrop. It opens seemingly got the approval of nities. against enslaved Africans to the with a quote from civil rights ac- Ludacris, who reposted a video Most famous perhaps is NYPD of the late 20th century tivist Thomas “TNT” Todd before on his Twitter account accompa- N.W.A.’s “F— tha Police” from and referring to an officer as a going into a sample-laden funk nied by a raised fist emoji. 1988. Fellow Los Angeles rap- “wicked overseer.” rap track referencing past black No one who has listened to per Ice T faced backlash after Minneapolis goddam? protest songs from the Isley hip-hop since its origins in the his band, Body Count, re- As a cultural historian who Brothers and James Brown. 1970s should be surprised leased “Cop Killer” in 1992. studies connections between Demonstrators in other that rap music has become the In the Geto Boys’ “Crooked race and music, I know that the parts of the country similar- soundtrack to protests in the Officer” from 1993, the Hous- SEE PROTESTS 6C

Marvin Gaye tackled police violence on his 1971 album, “What’s Going On,” and Nina Simon fought racism ‘fist in air.’ The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020

MIAMI DOLPHINS partner with Tribeca drive-in series Miami Times Staff Report

After a successful open- ing week with several sold out shows, the Miami Dolphins an- nounced June 23 additional mov- ie showings and a dinner and a movie ticket package at the out- door theaters at Hard Rock Sta- dium presented by AutoNation. Starting July 2, the private dining experience will include a three-course meal with options for adults and children. The venue also announced a partnership with Tribeca Enter- prises and will be showing con- tent curated by Tribeca through- out the month of July with tickets available for purchase on June 24 at 10 a.m. For the full sched- ule of movies and to purchase tickets, fans can visit HardRock- Stadium.com/Theater and net proceeds from shows will benefit the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program at Dolphins. com/meals. In addition, the venue’s in-sta- dium theater will hosted Pride Night on June 30 with proceeds benefitting Miami Dolphins FOOT- BALL UNITES community part- ners Equality Florida and Arian- na’s Center. On the Fourth of July, Photos Credit: Miami Dolphins the classic film Apollo 13 will be July 1 The theater inside of Hard Rock Stadium can accommodate up to 175 cars, while the open-air theater can host up to 400 guests shown in the open-air theater in small groups for an intimate viewing experience at the complex’s fountain plaza. with guests invited to stay for a fireworks display courtesy of the City of Miami Gardens after the film’s completion. In-Stadium Theater Tribeca Drive-In Series Schedule (For a full schedule, visit HardRockSta- dium.com/Theater) June 30 Pride Night July 2 Jaws July 3 E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial July 5 Creed July 9 John Wick July 10 Back to the Future July 11 Black Panther July 12 Jerry Maguire Open-Air Theater Tribeca Drive- In Series Schedule (For a full It’s a fundamental schedule, visit HardRockStadi- human need to um.com/Theater) July 3 The NeverEnding physically experi- Story ence and celebrate July 4 Apollo 13* events and expe- July 5 Space Jam July 9 Palm Springs “riences together, July 10 Bill & Ted's and we’re trying Excellent to provide options Adventure July 11 2 Fast 2 Furious for everyone where July 12 Inside Out they can be safely *Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. socially distant and All other showings begin at 7:30 p.m. socially present at The theater inside of Hard the same time.” Rock Stadium can accommodate up to 175 cars, while the open- — CEO Tom Garfinkel air theater can host up to 400 guests in small groups for an in- timate viewing experience at the complex’s fountain plaza. The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020

DESTINATIONS

MOS DEF LIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA

JAMES BALDWIN RELOCATED TO PARIS

ANTHONY TIFFANIE Dear America, BAGGETTE DRAYTON LIVES IN GERMANY MOVED TO TRINIDAD we love you, but goodbye Blacks fed up with racism and police brutality have crossed the globe to live abroad in other countries as their permanent destination

KIM HJELMGAARD "But I still felt, and feel, better off USA TODAY here – safer," he said. 'I don't have to think of myself as a Black Anthony Baggette knew the precise woman' moment he had to get out: He was driving In interviews with more than a dozen by a convenience store in Cincinnati when expatriate Black Americans spread out a police officer pulled him over. There across the globe from the Caribbean to had been a robbery. He fit the description West Africa it became clear that, for some, given by the store's clerk: a Black man. the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Okunini Ọbádélé Kambon knew: He was has provided fresh evidence that living arrested in Chicago and accused by police outside the USA can be an exercise in of concealing a loaded gun under a seat self-preservation. in his car. He did have a gun. But it was A 2019 study by the National Academy not loaded. He used it in his role teaching of Sciences found Black men were around at an outdoor skills camp for inner-city 2.5 times more likely than white men to kids. Kambon also had a license. The gun be killed by police. A 2020 analysis of 100 was kept safely in the car's trunk. million traffic stops conducted across the Tiffanie Drayton knew: Her family kept country determined that Black people were getting priced out of gentrifying neighbor- far more likely to be pulled over by police hoods in New Jersey. She felt they were than whites, but that difference narrows destined to be forever displaced in the significantly at night, when it is harder to USA. Then Trayvon Martin was shot and see dark skin. Black Americans face a killed after buying a bag of Skittles and a far higher risk of being arrested for petty can of iced tea. crimes. They account for a third of the pris- Baggette lives in Germany, Drayton in on population but just 13% of the overall Trinidad and Tobago, Kambon in Ghana. population, according to Pew Research, a All three are part of a small cultural co- non-partisan "fact tank." hort: Black emigres who, feeling cornered Drayton, 28, is writing a book about flee- and powerless in the face of persistent ing from racism in America. She said one racism, police brutality and economic of the starkest illustrations of how her life struggles in the USA, have chosen to settle has changed since moving to Trinidad and and pursue their American-born dreams Tobago in 2013 is how she feels comfort- abroad. able driving her kids around the block to No official statistics cover these interna- get them to sleep each night without being tional transplants. worried about what happens if she is pulled In Ghana, where Kambon is involved in over by police. a program that encourages descendants "In America, your hands are shaking. of the African diaspora to return to a na- You're worried about what to say. You're tion where centuries earlier their ancestors worried about whether you have the right were forced onto slave ships, he says he is ID. You're just so worried all the time," one of "several thousand." Kambon rejects she said of the interactions her friends descriptors such as "Black American" or experience regularly with American police "African American" that identify him with officers. the USA. For other Black Americans who have In Trinidad and Tobago, where Drayton chosen what amounts to a form of foreign now works in her home office with a view exile, Floyd's death and the ensuing social of the ocean and hummingbirds frolicking justice protests that erupted in its wake, above the pool, there are at least four: have confirmed prior realizations: leaving Drayton, her mother, sister, and her sister's may not mean a life completely free from boyfriend. There are likely more. racism and police brutality, but it at least About 120,000 Americans live in Germa- feels somewhat more within reach. ny, which is home to an estimated 1 million "It wasn't until I had left the USA to people of African descent. But because experience Spain that I really got a sense for historical reasons Germany's census of what freedom looks like. I was able to be does not use race as a category it is not 100% myself without having to worry about possible to calculate how many hail from safety and without needing to have too the USA. much of a complex identity," said Brooklyn, JOSEPHINE "There's a lot of institutional racism in New York, native Sienna Brown, 28, who Germany," said Baggette, 68, who has lives near Valencia on the Mediterranean BAKER RELOCATED TO PARIS lived in Berlin for more than 30 years. Sea. Brown has founded a company that Years later, Baggette feels conflicted about helps Black American women emigrate to his move. Spain. LAKESHIA He described the fall of the Berlin Wall, She said Spain isn't racism-free and isn't in 1989, as a time when Neo-Nazis and that diverse, but she has experienced it FORD skinheads would "throw Black people off of as a welcoming place where people are MOVED TO GHANA the S-Bahn," the city's subway system. SEE GLOBE 6C

TINA SIENNA TURNER BROWN LIVES IN THE ZURICH LIVES NEAR VALENCIA The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020 West Palm Beach artist needs unique help Shamari Norris is hearing impaired and recent high school graduate who now seeks college assistance MICHELLE BROWN student. “I have worked with Shamari Norris, 18, is hear- Shamari on his applications ing impaired and undeterred. to Keiser University and Palm A youth member of the Beach State College, and now West Palm Beach Police Ath- he needs assistance with af- letic League (PAL) for more fording this next goal,” said than three years, Norris was JT Taylor, program director at the Center’s only senior this PAL, who has mentored Nor- year, when the pandemic ris. “We thought that if more canceled year-end celebra- people knew about his story, tions. He graduated from he would receive some as- John I. Leonard High School, sistance clearing the hurdles. after successfully navigating We set up a special donation school using a hearing device campaign on our website spe- that was loaned to him by the cifically for him.” School District. He has been PAL Center Manager Shak- hearing impaired since suffer- ilya Davis said Norris wants ing an accident at five years to major in Sports Medicine old. at either college, but first he He’s also an artist/muralist needs help to simply hear. Sharmari Norris of West Palm Beach is an 18-year- whose artwork was sched- He can partially hear in his uled to be recreated on the left ear; not at all in his right. old graduate from John I. Leonard High School who side of the PAL Center; but Davis said he needs a phy- needs assistance to attend local universities and to the project was suspended, sician’s intervention to get get proper treatment for his hearing impairment. due to COVID-19. Norris is properly fitted for a perma- a basketball player, a mentor nent aid. out a lot. He works with the er PAL youth take art classes from the downtown neigh- relationships with com- and a solid student, say the Then, there’s school. Nor- younger ones. Since he’s the from Norton Art Museum borhood. munity leaders. West Palm counselors who work with ris also seeks help with only senior at PAL, he is a instructors. He also has been In addition to sports and Beach PAL is always seeking him. school tuition, if he is ac- role model for the younger mentored members of local recreation, the West Palm partnerships and sponsor- Now, he is seeking help cepted, Taylor said. Togeth- PAL students,” Davis said. law enforcement. Norris’ Beach Police Athletic League ships from organizations and with his next step in life, and er, they hope they can see Through PAL, Norris has mural, which will be com- offers local youth opportu- residents who want to help the leadership at PAL is ask- Norris reach his goals. had a safe space in which to pleted next year, features re- nities to improve their aca- develop the next generation. ing the community for sup- “He’s one of the ones who discover his talents. Every tired Police Officer Alphon- demics, experience art and Learn more by visiting www. port of this aspiring college goes beyond and helps us Wednesday, he and the oth- so Brat alongside children culture, volunteer and form westpalmbeachpal.com. Netflix to dramatize Kaepernick's activism Ava DuVernay directs a six-episode In 2016, the San Francis- Kaepernick, who led the nity to play. A workout in At- not listening to them earlier co 49ers quarterback began 49ers to the Super Bowl fol- lanta last November that was and encouraged them to pro- illuminating the NFL player’s life kneeling during the nation- lowing the 2012 season, filed organized by the NFL turned test peacefully. Goodell says al anthem to protest police a grievance against the league chaotic and resulted in no job he’s encouraged teams to sign Miami Times Staff Report and Black stories portrayed brutality and racial inequali- in 2017, contending teams col- offers. Kaepernick. through a white lens,” Kaeper- ty, drawing both support and luded to keep him out. The In the aftermath of nation- “This young man is tal- LOS ANGELES (AP) — nick said in a statement. “We criticism, with his detractors sides reached an undisclosed wide protests following the ented enough to play in the Colin Kaepernick is joining seek to give new perspective including President Donald settlement in 2019. death of George Floyd, NFL National Football League,” with Emmy-winning filmmak- to the differing realities that Trump. Kaepernick became The 32-year-old Kaeper- Commissioner Roger Good- league executive Troy Vin- er Ava DuVernay on a Netflix Black people face. We explore a free agent in 2017 but went nick still wants an opportu- ell apologized to players for cent said recently. drama series about the teen- the racial conflicts I faced as unsigned. age roots of the former NFL an adopted Black man in a Writing on the six-episode player’s activism. white community, during my series was completed in May, the streaming service said. 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Haitian Folk Cardio she tries to “be very careful” to be right now in this mo- Call Sensei Clayton, 305- Dance Class: Get a good about what she says to people ment.” Miami Northwestern 553-3523. workout, as well as craft regarding the global health Meanwhile, the 49-year-old Class of 1968: 2 p.m. dance skills in Haitian folk crisis because, while it is easy actress also recently spoke out every fourth Saturday; Democratic Women's dance. bit.ly/2FuToae. for celebrities to stay at home about racism in America after North Miami Library. Info: Club of Miami-Dade, meet- to limit the spread of the virus, the death of George Floyd and call 305-812-6263. ings on 2nd Saturday of each The Surviving Twin Net- others aren’t in a “financial Regina King the subsequent Black Lives month: 9:30 - 11a.m. Citadel work: A comfort ministry sup- situation” that allows them to Matter protests that have been The George Washington Building, 8325 NE Second porting twins/siblings in the take time away from work. “At the end of the day, the re- taking place throughout the Carver Alumni Associa- Ave. loss of their loved ones. Info: Speaking to Reese Wither- ality is the reality. There’s not country, as she said she feels tion: 12:30 p.m. every third 305-504-4936 or vbtimp- spoon for Variety’s “Actors on going to be a vaccine anytime “optimistic” that change will Wednesday; Community Cen- Democratic Women's Actors” series, she explained: soon. We have to understand come. [email protected]. The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020 BOOK REVIEW Pauli Murray: a personal story and political life Troy R. Saxby beads a narrative complishments were many: fact – author Troy R. Sax- Murray was an early feminist, by seemed to leave no stone string and metaphoric storyline she worked tirelessly and in- unturned – but infinitesimal geniously for the Civil Rights details of Murray's life are TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER terward, Murray's father en- Movement and for social jus- abundant here, every argu- Miami Times contributor tered a "psychiatric facility," tice, but her successes didn't ment, movement, and visit, where he died when Murray buoy her. and that can be overwhelm- Life, if you think about it, is was twelve; between those Always a "tomboy," Murray ing. somewhat like a necklace. losses, Murray was taken in had love affairs with women And yet, there's so much Imagine the first bead is and raised by an aunt in a pov- through the years, but furtive- to glean from this book, so birth, starting off a chain. erty-affected but "respectable ly, given the times and lack of many milestones Saxby says This bead represents your middle-class" household that tolerance for homosexuality. Murray set, that you almost fifth birthday, here's your contained more mental ill- She seemed to embrace that can't stop reading despite tenth, graduation, your first ness. love, but it also seemed to watching the discomfort, ob- job, your first home, your Though many of Mur- bother her: she asked doctors vious pain, and inner struggle firstborn. Some beads are ray's Black family members if there was something inside she endured. Through letters larger but the smaller ones "passed" as white, her clos- her that was more male than and articles she wrote, read- are not unimportant. And so est guardians "gloried in female, as if she were a "her- ers get to know Murray as she it goes, but when building the achievements of African maphrodite." This, perhaps, perceived herself; those per- that metaphoric chain, as in Americans." Young Murray as well as racism, self-pres- sonal peeks are engrossing, the new book "Pauli Murray: had a "rebellious streak," but sure to succeed, confron- especially given the legacy A Personal and Political Life" she embraced the education tationalism, and mental ill- she left when she died almost by Troy R. Saxby, be aware of her elders demanded, and ness that plagued her family exactly 35 years ago. the links. was driven to excel: at col- caused "almost annual break- If you have the patience, Almost from the day she lege, many officials doubted downs..." or the ability to skim when was born, Annie Pauline that she could do the work While it starts out fascinat- overpowered with minutiae, Murray was challenged. required to succeed, and they ing, with descriptions of the "Pauli Murray" is ultimately, When she was three years told her so – but that "streak" era in which Murray's fore- absolutely worthwhile. Espe- old, her pregnant mother made her more determined, bears lived and of her earli- cially now, any reader who died, leaving six children to which helped her achieve est years, "Pauli Murray" be- wants to know more about a husband who was abusive several college degrees, in- comes too much, too quickly. social justice pioneers should and mentally ill. Shortly af- cluding one in law. Her ac- It's comprehensive, that's a get a bead on it.

phins. In addition to the on Lifetime, Labissiere got words of encouragement the opportunity to design a GRADS from the elected-officials, DESIGN winning look that was manu- CONTINUED FROM 1C Miami Dolphins Center Ted CONTINUED FROM 1C facture and sold nationwide Karras delivered the key- for Heid Klum’s intimate’s forces to host this event. note address to the Class of Although pursuing a de- line. Along with her passion The graduation parade 2020. gree in architecture brought for fashion, her brand “Mer- started at two staging areas During his remarks to the her to SCAD, Merline discov- line Labissiere” started a in Miami Gardens and Mira- students, Mayor Oliver Gil- ered marry both discipline non-profit teaching fashion mar respectively and culmi- bert said, “In some ways, in her work brought a deep in inner city youth. Recent- nated with the commence- you are the message. The foundation in her design pro- ly, she has given presenta- ment ceremony on the message that we can be in- cess. It fueled many great tions on her journey in en- football field at Hard Rock novative, we can unleash our projects in fashion, theater, trepreneurship and starting Stadium, where the coveted imaginations on situations costume, graphic and brand- a non-profit to students and Super Bowl LIV took place and change how we cele- ing design. Her design foun- alumni at the SCAD Museum earlier this year. brate graduations and we dation has given her the plat- of Art. The event was sponsored can also change the entire form to cross disciplines in Labissiere 's passion to by Representative Shevrin world if we just believe and varies design project. Her ar- combine fashion and ar- Jones, City of Miami Gar- imagine it differently.” chitectural background con- chitecture has taken her to dens Mayor Oliver Gilbert He went on to say, “This is tinues to inspire her designs design conceptual art instal- and City of Miramar Mayor Photo: Courtesy of city of Miami Gardens the beginning of something, and other avenues of art. lations that expresses the Wayne Messam, Hard Rock not the ending of some- As a Project Runway Sea- design process in both dis- Stadium and the Miami Dol- thing.” son 14 contestant airing ciplinary.

its members to positively its membership. a part of the PFA’s agen- organization that sponsors civic engagement, and com- impact fire and rescue ser- The PFA addresses the da. PFA also provides var- and promotes programs in munity development. Meek MEEK vices in our communities in subject of recruitment, and ious community programs Education, Housing, Health, is a legendary leader and CONTINUED FROM 1C the areas of career develop- the retention and promotion and initiatives including and Economic Development one of the most visionary ment, fire prevention and of qualified African-Amer- scholarships, conducting and is committed to improv- and productive public ser- delighted to support them.” safety, and community ser- ican firefighters within the blood pressure screenings, ing the quality of life for all vants in U.S. history. The Progressive Firefight- vice. The PFA set forth as fire service. The numer- Thanksgiving baskets, Toys residents of our community. For more information on ers Association (PFA) of its main purpose and goal ous problems affecting our for Tots, and Learn to Swim The Carrie Meek Founda- the Carrie Meek Founda- Miami-Dade County was or- to study and provide viable community such as health programs. tion sustains U.S. Congress- tion, please visit the website ganized in 1978 for the spe- solutions to serious prob- concerns, social, economic The Carrie Meek Founda- woman Carrie P. Meek’s at www.carriemeekfounda- cific purpose of empowering lems and issues affecting and political issues are also tion is a 501(c)3 charitable work through grantmaking, tion.org.

of loss: “They tell me Joe Turn- enforcement officials. seemingly nonpolitical Motown described conflicts between An- ways that police buttressed white er’s come and gone. Got my man songs as part of their struggle glo-American law enforcement political, economic and social PROTESTS and gone.” References to police SOUL REBELS against police brutality. As upris- and Mexican Americans. “El cor- power. Similarly today, Latino ac- CONTINUED FROM 2C officers in songs like “Joe Turner In the 1950s and 1960s, ings against violent police tac- rido de Gregorio Cortez” recounts tivists point to shared concerns Blues” also link that tradition to jazz musicians contributed tics erupted in places like Watts, an actual event from 1901, when over race and law enforcement rich history of protest in Black the songs of enslaved Africans to the emerging civil rights can- Detroit and Newark between an Anglo-Anerican sheriff shot a in their support for Black Lives American music started much who warned about the slave pa- on through songs like Charles 1965 and 1967, “Dancing in the man named Romaldo Cortez. His Matter. earlier than hip-hop. The tradi- trols who combed the South in Mingus’ “Original Faubus Fa- Street” by Martha Reeves and brother Gregorio then shot and Meanwhile, recording artists tion is as old as Southern blues search of runaways. bles” and Nina Simone’s “Mis- the Vandellas became part of killed the sheriff before eluding are continuing the tradition of and continued through jazz and As with hip-hop, protest sissippi Goddam.” the soundtrack for urban protest. the Texas Rangers for 10 days. using music to protest police vi- rhythm and blues. against law enforcement came Black musicians also made Expressing anti-police senti- Gregorio is celebrated as a olence in communities of color. Take, for example, the “Joe from communities of color in dif- direct references to racial profil- ment in song is not exclusive to hero who resisted Anglo-Amer- Los Angeles rapper YG released Turner Blues,” a song that like- ferent parts of the country. ing and police brutality. Marvin the Black American experience. ican domination: “They had a a single called “FTP” on June ly originated in the late 1800s. From east Texas, blues musi- Gaye tackled police violence on Texans of Mexican descent have shootout and he killed another 4, in a nod to N.W.A.‘s “F— tha According to folklorist Alan Lo- cian Texas Alexander describes his 1971 album, “What’s Going detailed their run-ins with law en- sheriff. Gregorio Cortez said with Police.” And hip-hop producer max, Black residents of the Mis- false accusations of murder On.” “Trigger happy policing” is forcement in Spanish for centu- his pistol in his hand, ‘Don’t run Terrace Martin likewise dropped sissippi Delta used the earliest and forgery in “Levee Camp one of the many social problems ries through Southwestern corri- you cowardly Rangers, from one a track, “Pig Feet” commenting versions of the song to describe Moan Blues.” He laments, mentioned in “Inner City Blues dos – narrative ballad songs. lone Mexican.’” on the current unrest: “Helicop- a white sheriff named Joe Turn- “They accused me of forgery; I (Make Me Wanna Holler),” and Like much of the blues played ters over my balcony. If the po- er who sent Black men to chain can’t even write my name” – a he demands, “don’t punish me by Black Americans, the cor- NEW PROTEST SONGS lice can’t harass, they wanna gangs or to work on building le- statement that indicts both the with brutality” on the album’s ridos that emanated from the Whether emanating from blues smoke every ounce of me.” vees. segregated public school sys- title track. Rio Grande Valley in the 19th or corridos, Mexican and Black This article was first pub- The lyrics recount a lover’s tale tem of Texas and corrupt law Protesters also co-opted and early 20th century often American music protested the lished in The Conversation

intrigued by Ghanaian culture rica is waiting for you," Barbara of Dubai" while "we sit at our connected to a history and tradi- "In Britain I don't generally and what she saw as a growing Oteng Gyasi, Ghana's tourism desks watching." tion – in the U.K.'s case, its for- walk around thinking I might get GLOBE economic success story rarely minister, said during a ceremo- But Kimberly Springer, a mer empire – that she doesn't killed, whereas in America in CONTINUED FROM 4A portrayed in the West, where Af- ny this month marking Floyd's New York-based writer and share. As a foreigner, despite some places that's not always rica for many is still synonymous death. researcher who spent almost being a Black American foreign- the case," he said. willing to be educated about with disease, poverty and con- 'In Russia I felt for the first decade in the United Kingdom, er, Springer said she felt she Younge attributed this dispar- their prejudices. flict. time like a full human being' where she taught American was afforded a certain amount ity to the availability in the USA Lakeshia Ford moved to Gha- "When I got here I remem- To be sure, Black Americans, studies at King's College Lon- of insulation from British rac- of guns. na full-time after visiting in 2008 ber thinking: There's wealthy like expatriates of all races and don, said that while "Black peo- ism, even though studies show In response to a question as part of a study-abroad year in Black people here. No one tells ethnicities, leave the USA tem- ple have always traveled," and the British justice system also about whether Black people college. you that. I was really pissed off porarily or permanently for dif- "we've gone places willingly disproportionately penalizes should feel a duty to get involved "Here I don't have to think of about it. I was also really in- ferent reasons: in search of a or unwillingly," often this travel Black people. in confronting racism at home, myself as a Black woman and trigued," she said. better quality of life, for work is connected in some way to a Fact check:Ghana is not of- rather than leave, he said: everything that comes with that," Ford said that since Floyd's opportunities, to marry or retire search for an experience that is fering money, land to lure Black "Why shouldn't they just live? said Ford, 32, who grew up in death in May she has been abroad, for tax reasons, for ad- not tainted by the myriad ways Americans If a white person leaves America New Jersey and now runs her receiving several emails a day venture. Black Americans encounter dis- "Our racism isn't as lethal as and goes somewhere for work own communications firm in Ac- from Black Americans asking Earlier this year Essence, a crimination in the USA. yours," said Gary Younge, a or better opportunities no one cra, Ghana's capital. "Here I am how they, too, can make a new Black fashion, entertainment "In America I feel hyper-visi- professor of sociology at Man- would say to them they need to just a woman." life outside the USA. and lifestyle magazine, pub- ble in ways I didn't when lived in chester University, in England. stay and fight for racial equal- She said that while racism in "Come home, build a life in lished a list of Black travel in- the U.K.," said Springer, 50, not- Younge, 51, who is Black, previ- ity," he said. "Black people the USA contributed to her mov- Ghana. You do not have to stay fluencers who "trek to far away ing that while racial inequalities ously spent more than a decade have a double burden of being ing to Ghana, it was not a direct where you are not wanted for- and sexy places" from "the pyr- in the U.K., like in the U.S., are as The Guardian newspaper's discriminated against and hav- reaction to it. She was equally ever, you have a choice and Af- amids of Giza" to "the souks deep and pervasive, they are U.S. correspondent. ing to stick around." Education Health Church News Parenting

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Ruby Thomas/The Record via AP In this Saturday, June 6, 2020 photo provided by The Record, Black Catholics walk from the federal courthouse building in downtown Louisville, Ky., to 12th and Broadway, in the "Black Catholics Unite: Stand For Justice March" which was organized by young adults. Black Catholics across the U.S. hear their church’s leaders once again calling for racial justice, but at this volatile moment they want action as well as words.

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DAVID CRARY and oppression,” said Powell, 38. said. “It’s also a very rich history that The same day her article ap- NEW YORK (AP) — Black should be celebrated, of a popula- peared, Archbishop Wilton Gregory Roman Catholics are hearing their tion that has overcome a lot.” of Washington, D.C., the high- church’s leaders calling for racial In 2018, after what it called an ac- est-ranking Black leader in the U.S. justice once again after the kill- cumulation of “episodes of violence church, joined eight fellow bishops ing of George Floyd, but this time and animosity with racial and xeno- from his region in acknowledging they’re demanding not just words phobic overtones,” the U.S. Con- the church’s “sins and failings” on but action. ference of Catholic Bishops issued racial justice. As protests against racism and a pastoral letter condemning racism “Prayer and dialogue, alone, are police brutality continue nation- and vowing to combat it. Numerous not enough. We must act to bring wide, there are rising calls for bishops issued similar statements about true change,” their state- huge new investment in Catholic following Floyd’s death under the ment said, calling for greater equali- schools serving Black communities; knee of a white Minneapolis police ty in health care, education, housing a commitment to teach the complex officer. and criminal justice. history of Black Catholics; and a Professor Shannen Dee Williams, Black Catholics’ somewhat mobilization to combat racism with a Black Catholic who teaches histo- marginal place in the U.S. church is the same zeal the church shows in ry at Villanova University, argued illustrated by statistics compiled by opposing abortion. in a June 15 article in the National the national bishops’ conference. “As a church, we’re very good Catholic Reporter that such re- According to the conference, with words. The church has made sponses are insufficient. there are about 3 million African clear it stands against racism,” The recent statements “fall way American Catholics, roughly 4% said the Rev. Mario Powell, a Black short when it comes to acknowledg- of the nation’s 69 million Catho- priest who heads a Jesuit middle ing the church’s role in the contem- lics. But there are just 250 Black school in Brooklyn. porary crisis and direct complicity priests, or less than 1% of the total “What’s profoundly different this in the sins of anti-Black racism, of 36,500, along with eight active time is folks aren’t looking for more slavery and segregation,” she wrote, Black bishops out of more than 250, words -- they’re looking for actual noting that the church was a major or about 3.2%. change,” he said. slaveholder in several states and Some are calling on church lead- Noting that hundreds of Catholic engaged in segregation of parishes, ers to engage more energetically inner-city schools have closed in schools, hospitals, convents and with youth at the forefront of the recent decades, he’s among those seminaries for decades after eman- protest movement. urging church leaders to make the cipation. Earlier this month scores of necessary spending to reverse that. In an interview, Williams said young Black Catholics staged a He also said all Catholic schools the U.S. church hierarchy should march in Louisville, Kentucky, to should teach the history of Black formally apologize. protest racial injustice and also sig- Catholics in America. “We want them to own up to that naling they want their local church “It’s a history of discrimination Kenya Turner history, and then atone for it,” she SEE RACISM 8D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 1-7, 2020 Gaylord Palms Resorts re-opens to family-friendly fun Leisure travelers to experience the 4.5 acre atrium to track down endangered species and unique and exceptional service help ensure that they are mon- itored for their protection. 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clusion, while pretending to throughout the journey of and same amount of zeal as defend the sacredness of ev- life,” he said via email. the pro-life movement,” she RACISM ery human life,” the pontiff That message heartens said. CONTINUED FROM 7D said. people like Loralean Jordan, She would like to see the Gregory, the Washington a parishioner of the predom- church help coordinate a na- leadership to do more. archbishop, echoed the idea inantly Black congregation tional anti-racism march and One of the speakers, retired that racial justice should be of the Church of Saint Peter direct all U.S. priests to mark priest John Judie, included part of pro-life advocacy. Claver in St. Paul, Minnesota. the feast day of Peter Claver, the church in a list of institu- “Birth is only the first mo- “Black Lives Matter should the 17th-century patron saint tions that have favored white ment of a person’s human be a pro-life issue, getting the of enslaved people, by preach- people over Black people. dignity, which is never lost same amount of resources ing about racial injustice. In an interview, Judie said some young people in the archdiocese are uncertain about their place. “When is the leadership going to sit down with the CHURCH Listings young adults who organized that protest and listen to what ASSEMBLE OF GOD Second Canaan drove them to do this?” Judie Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God Missionary Baptist Church said. “So far, I’m not seeing it Pastor Leonard Shaw Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor happen.” That’s a notion shared by 2085 NW 97 Street • 305-693-1356 4343 NW 17 Avenue • 305-638-1789 Ansel Augustine, who was a youth minister at his parish CATHOLIC True Faith Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans as it rebuilt Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor John M. Fair after Hurricane Katrina. Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 “We see our youth and 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 young adults leading these movements, putting their Charles Dillard Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church faith into action,” said Augus- BAPTIST Elder Johnnie Robinson, Pastor tine, now executive director very painful stories of peo- Back in 2014, Augustine MISSIONARY BAPTIST 1395 NW 69 Street • 305-835-8316 of cultural diversity for the ple who’ve been victims of wrote an article for the Cath- Walking in Christ M.B. Church Washington archdiocese. racism within the church and olic media outlet Busted Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. NON DENOMINATION without,” McCloud said. Halo asking why the fight “Now is the time to empower 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 Lively Stone Church of Miami them, to listen to what these “We need to broaden the against racism seemed to be young prophets are saying.” conversation and see who’s a lesser priority for the U.S. Pastor David Doriscar Ralph McCloud, who di- missing at the table,” he add- Catholic leadership than the New Mount Calvary 8025 NW Miami Court • 754-400-0899 rects the anti-poverty pro- ed. “With African Ameri- anti-abortion cause. Augus- Missionary Baptist Church gram of the national bishops’ can Catholics, our numbers tine took note when those re- Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Disciples of Christ Christian Fellowship conference, said such steps are so low that we get over- marks were echoed by Pope 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 305-691-8015 Pastor Kenneth Lee McKay Francis earlier this month. are under way. looked, sometimes inadver- www.doccf.org • 813-758-9472 “We’ve begun with the lis- tently, sometimes intention- “We cannot close our eyes tening sessions, hearing the ally.” to any form of racism or ex-

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Black people should be second-in-line vaccination Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, revealed this fundamental belief

ERIN ELIZABETH of the 2020 Global Vaccines over the next five years. senseless death, COVID had sure that happens? delivery system, over 20 Summit, Gates stated that Gates: What happened already started to show us Gates: You make sure the years, really set up appro- The Bill and Melinda black people should be sec- to George Floyd was brutal gaps and structural prob- vaccine doesn’t go to the priately. This pledging event Gates Foundation gave more ond-in-line to be vaccinated and horrible and should lems in our country. We highest bidder. GAVI uses means governments around money from 2018-2019 to immediately after health never happen to anyone, are seeing black men die a pooled set of resources the world will step up in the World Health Organiza- care workers. anywhere. This is a moment at a disproportionate rate. from governments and global cooperation to all say, tion than any entity except At the June 4 summit, co- of reckoning in the United We know the way out of private citizens, so you can ‘We care about this vaccine the U.S. government, who chair Bill Gates announced States. We all need to really COVID-19 will be a vaccine, make sure that when you getting out equitably,’ [since recently cut ties with the that the Gates Foundation pause during this time and and it needs to go out go to purchase the vaccine, their contributions will help organization. would give $1.6 billion to learn as best we can from equitably. you purchase it in bulk at GAVI secure and distribute In a Q&A with TIME ahead the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI) it. Even before we saw this Time: How do you make low prices. We’ve gotten the SEE PEOPLE 11D College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 1-7, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

“We have a responsibility to seek to nurture talent and empower the next generation of Black leaders in the music business, just as we do on the creative side. Our goal is to provide experience within ASCAP and to help our interns connect with the larger industry as they pursue their careers.” --- ASCAP senior vice president, rhythm & soul Nicole George-Middleton. ASCAP launches HBCU paid internship program Leading PRO seeks to empower the next generation of Black leaders with real-world music industry experience

ASCAP, the American So- ciety of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today an- nounced the launch of a new paid internship program for students enrolled in histori- cally black colleges and uni- versities (HBCUs) in the U.S. This summer, the PRO will offer five HBCU students the opportunity to join ASCAP’s team to gain real-world expe- rience in the music industry. Howard University (Wash- ington, DC), Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA), Morehouse College (Atlan- ta, GA), and Bennett College (Greensboro, NC) will be ini- tial partners in the program, which will run through July and August. Interns will work remotely, alongside ASCAP professionals in their field of interest. ASCAP plans to contin- ue and expand the initiative moving forward, offering paid internships to HBCU stu- dents each summer. “We have a responsibility new pipeline for college stu- terim Coordinator for Career Events; Membership (Film Publishers (ASCAP) is a ternet, mobile services and to seek to nurture talent and dents to gain music industry Services. & TV, R&S/Urban, Country, professional membership more. The ASCAP license empower the next genera- work experience, we hope "Some of the most mean- Pop/Rock, Symphonic/Con- organization of songwrit- offers an efficient solution tion of Black leaders in the to provide meaningful men- ingful education takes place cert and Latin); Data Strategy; ers, composers and music for businesses to legally per- music business, just as we torships and opportunities outside of a traditional class- International Affairs; Finance; publishers of every kind of form ASCAP music while do on the creative side,” said to new generations of Black room, and we are excited to Licensing; and Global Tech- music. ASCAP's mission is respecting the right of song- ASCAP Senior Vice Presi- leaders who will influence the have our students learn from nology Solutions. In addition, to license and promote the writers and composers to be dent, Rhythm & Soul Nicole future of the music business.” top executives in the music interns will have access to music of its members and paid fairly. With more than George-Middleton. “Our goal “Bennett College is thrilled industry. ASCAP is a global ASCAP employee perks, such foreign affiliates, obtain fair 750,000 members represent- is to provide experience with- to be a part of the inaugural leader in entertainment and as Wellness Events, Employ- compensation for the public ing more than 11.5 million in ASCAP and to help our in- class of ASCAP’s HBCU in- this internship opportunity ee Jam Sessions, and Online performance of their works copyrighted works, ASCAP is terns connect with the larger ternship program. ASCAP is priceless," added Cafabian Learning tools. and to distribute the royalties the worldwide leader in per- industry as they pursue their will provide our students Heard, Creative & Marketing Applications are available that it collects based upon formance royalties, service careers.” with invaluable, real-world Services Specialist University through each of the partici- those performances. ASCAP and advocacy for songwriters ASCAP CEO Elizabeth experience and expand their Relations, External & Com- pating college and university members write the world's and composers, and the only Matthews added, “This pro- understanding of the mu- munity Affairs, Clark Atlanta career services offices. The best-loved music and AS- American performing rights gram is a natural extension sic business. We are looking University. deadline for submission is CAP has pioneered the effi- organization (PRO) owned of ASCAP’s ongoing work to forward to this partnership Students selected for the Monday, June 29 and intern- cient licensing of that music and governed by its writ- create and evolve a culture of and what the future holds for ASCAP HBCU internship ships are expected to begin to hundreds of thousands of er and publisher members. inclusion and belonging that our talented students,” said program will have the op- the second week of July. enterprises who use it to add Learn more and stay in touch reflects and serves the incred- Yolande Johnson, Bennett portunity to work within the About ASCAP value to their business - from at www.ascap.com, on Twit- ible diversity of our ASCAP College Director of Donor following departments: Mar- The American Society of bars, restaurants and retail, ter and Instagram @ASCAP membership. By creating a Relations & Stewardship / In- keting & Communications/ Composers, Authors and to radio, TV and cable, to In- and on Facebook. Powered by the com- pany’s Black & Positive- ly Golden movement, McDonald’s is also furthering its investment

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McDonald’s USA an- nounced June 25 the launch of its $500,000 Black & Pos- itively Golden® Scholarship Fund to help students at- With many college tending Historically Black students uncertain of Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) continue their returning to classes in education this fall, despite the wake of COVID-19, impacts of COVID-19. Facili- we understand HBCU tated by Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), schol- students“ will be most arships will be distributed for impacted. As a brand the 2020-2021 academic year. The announcement comes in with roots that run conjunction with the launch deep in communities, of the 2020 ESSENCE Fes- McDonald’s has been tival of Culture: Unstoppa- ble Virtual Experience, in part of these students’ which McDonald’s officially lives while growing up kicks off its partnership with the ESSENCE Girls United and is the place where HBCU initiative. many received their Photo: McDonald's Newsroom “We know that educa- first jobs. We want to tion is the key to success,” McDonald’s launches the $500,000 Black & Positively Golden® Scholarship Fund in partnership with the said Marissa Fisher, a sec- help ease some of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to help HBCU students attending HBCUs continue their education this fall, ond-generation McDonald’s stress caused by this despite the impact of COVID-19. Pictured are 2019 McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden® scholarship recipi- franchisee with four restau- ents (L-R) Jordyn Allen and Jaiden Boyce at last year’s Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans. rants in southeast Louisi- pandemic as they plan ana. “With many college to return to school.” to do more than issue state- capital and exclusive mento- crew member in her parents’ slated for Saturday, June 27 at students uncertain of return- ments and run ads. That’s ring opportunities to select McDonald’s restaurants pri- 3:50pm EST. The vibrant duo ing to classes in the wake of why TMCF is excited to fur- participants. or to becoming a franchisee. will have a transparent con- COVID-19, we understand ther our commitment with These initiatives are natu- “I’m proud to be part of a versation on topics, includ- HBCU students will be most McDonald’s to help keep ral extensions of the compa- global brand that is stepping ing how young Black girls are impacted. As a brand with (up to 90% at some schools), more Black students in col- ny’s longstanding commit- up to help America’s Black managing their mental, phys- roots that run deep in com- while managing unexpected lege.” ment to advancing education, future leaders continue their ical, and spiritual well-being munities, McDonald’s has costs related to shifting to an Commemorating a 20-year as previously demonstrated education during such a chal- in the wake of global unrest; been part of these students’ online education infrastruc- partnership with the ES- through its partnership with lenging time.” community activism; healthy lives while growing up and ture. SENCE Festival of Culture: TMCF and its Archways to Viewers will hear more self-esteem; the impact of so- is the place where many re- “This year, donations to Unstoppable Virtual Expe- Opportunity program for from Fisher on McDonald’s cial distancing and resourc- ceived their first jobs. We HBCUs are even more crit- rience, McDonald’s is also restaurant crew and manag- upcoming program with es to help them rehabilitate want to help ease some of ical, as students continue embarking on a collabora- ers. On a mission to support- Girls United during the ES- through it all. Visit ESSENCE the stress caused by this pan- dealing with the impacts of tion with the ESSENCE Girls ing communities nationwide, SENCE Festival of Culture: Studios now to register. demic as they plan to return COVID-19 and, now, civil un- United HBCU initiative, McDonald’s strives to be a Unstoppable Virtual Expe- HBCU students can apply to school.” rest and demands for Black powered by Black & Positive- catalyst of change by fund- rience. The announcement for a Black & Positively Gold- According to TMCF, sup- equality,” said Harry L. Wil- ly Golden. The multi-week ing scholarships, leadership will take place during a Girls en scholarship now through porting HBCUs is increas- liams, Thurgood Marshall program kicks off this fall training and dream building. United panel, which will August 3, by clicking here. ingly paramount. These in- College Fund President & with inspiring virtual events “I often tell my employees bring together actresses Lexi For more information on Mc- stitutions face challenges of CEO. “Black students, with for student entrepreneurs. that McDonald’s is more than Underwood and Lovie Sim- Donald’s Black & Positively supporting a large percent- allies from across the globe, Through this program, Mc- burgers and fries,” said Fish- one for a powerful “Checking Golden movement, follow @ age of low-income students are calling for companies Donald’s will also award seed er, who began working as a In On Our Girls” discussion, wearegolden on Instagram.

that would be a shame for the pointed it out to us. The United world is actually more coordi- entire world. It’s important for States was a founding member nated than I think many people PEOPLE world leaders to step up and of the WHO after World War II realize, and that’s lucky. CONTINUED FROM 9D lock arms and say, ‘This is because we saw how import- Time: What gives you hope about everybody, whether you ant it was. To be going back on right now? doses when they become avail- live in India, or Tanzania, or something that we know will I have pictures here, where able]. Switzerland.’ help all of us, that’s just sense- I’m sitting in my office, of The first people that need Time: How will the U.S. pull- less. It’s another thing to do a moms I’ve met all over the de- this vaccine are the 60 million ing out of the WHO affect the postmortem when this crisis veloping world who have told health care workers around the organization’s work? is over and say, ‘Hey, we need me about the lengths they go world. They deserve to get it Gates: The WHO is not a per- some structural changes to to get their kids vaccines. They before anybody else. Then you fect institution. No institution WHO, or we need different gov- walk 15 kilometers in the heat, start tiering. is perfect. But the middle of a ernance,’ but not in the middle they’re carrying their baby on Time: Who needs it after pandemic is the last moment of a pandemic. You just don’t their back. These moms know health care workers? you should be making changes do that. the difference that vaccines Gates: In the U.S., that or pulling out. WHO was set Time: Has the global health make in their kids’ lives. When would be black people next, up to deal with pandemics like community ever faced a chal- I think about them, they give quite honestly, and many other Photo: Screenshot/healthnutnews.com this, to deal with things like lenge like COVID-19? me so much hope, even when people of color. They are having We are seeing black men die at a disproportionate smallpox, to deal with things Gates: No. The Spanish in- I see some of the pushback disproportionate effects from like polio. The U.S government fluenza in 1918, I guess you on vaccines here in the United COVID-19. From there, people rate. We know the way out of COVID-19 will be a vac- is the largest funder of the could say. But we weren’t trav- States. with underlying health condi- cine, and it needs to go out equitably. WHO. Nobody can replace the eling on planes the way we are The other thing that gives me tions, and then people who are funding the U.S was putting now. hope is this next generation. older. Those are the ones who the warehouses. tration—if Trump is still Presi- into the WHO. The vaccine-creation chal- I’m seeing the way they talk all need it first. We also need Time: When do you think dent at the time—will distrib- This decision will touch ev- lenge is also unprecedented, about race. They’re willing to to think about most people will get vaccinat- ute the vaccine? erything at the WHO. I worry both in terms of the speed of stand up and listen, they’re will- essential workers who are ed? Gates: We’re all concerned deeply about polio. I’m worried development and the number ing to go march in the streets keeping our grocery stores Gates: We’re probably 18 that the vaccine not go to deeply about measles. I’m wor- of doses. The world has nev- and say, ‘This isn’t right.’ That open for us so we can buy months out from that. the highest bidder. There are ried about Ebola. er created 7 billion doses of gives me a lot of hope.1 food, or who are making sure Time: Do you have concerns some signs that early doses If we didn’t think we were a vaccine in this short amount Source: Healthnutnews. that food moves through about how a Trump Adminis- may get bought up, and I think global, COVID has certainly of time. The good thing is the com/Erin Elizabeth

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Richardson Wright and Young Hall Ferguson Hewitt Gregg L. Mason In Memoriam In Memoriam JAMES GIBSON III, WINSTON FRANKLIN ROSABELL CAREY, 86, 46, college REUBEN TROUTMAN, SR., WITTER, 76, retired environ- In loving memory of, In loving memory of, professor, 66, mechanic for carpenter. mental worker, died June 21. City of Miami, Private services Jackson Me- Service 11 a.m., died June 23. were held. morial Hospital, Thursday at Survivors: sons: died June 28. Logos Baptist Reuben Jr, Survivors in- Church. Hasani; brothers: clude: daughter, Bernard, Wayne, Shelley Dames, CORETHA E. DANCY, Morris, George; grandchildren: JARQUEZZ ROZIER, 23, other relatives. Viewing 4-7 68, environmen- Isaiah-Vaughon Troutman, student, died p.m., today. Service 11 a.m., tal specialist, Joshua, Jerimah, Kelvin June 24. Ser- Thursday in the chapel. died June 20. Mobley Jr. Service 11 a.m., vice 1 p.m. Mon- Service 12:30 Friday at New Birth Baptist day, July 6 at RONALD JACOB LAWSON, p.m., Thursday Church. Bethel Apostolic 55, landscaping, died June in the chapel. Temple. 29 at home. Viewing 4-7 p.m., RICHARD GRAY, 62, Monday, July 6 in the chapel. maintenance Service 12 p.m., Tuesday, July VERONICA LEVEL, 66, worker for Miami GUSSIE J. ERVIN, educator, 7 in the chapel. receptionist, Dade County, 88 died June 28. REGINALD GISSENDANNER ELAINE ALMATHA died June died June 24 Service 12 p.m., 12/25/1994 - 07/03/2014 BULLARD 18. Service 1 at North Shore Friday. Wade THOMPSON READY p.m., Friday at Medical Center. A thousand times we need- JULY 5, 2013 JHANAE LAVONIA Bethel Apostolic Survivors: ed you. A thousand times we INGRAHAM, Church. spouse: Sharon cried. If love alone could have It is not what we write 22, student, died Hines; daughter: Kenyatta saved you, you never would It is not what we say in Sarasota, FL. Hines; son: Zakari Gray. have died. Its how we feel deep inside Service 11 a.m., MILFORD PINDER, 80, Service 11 a.m., Friday at FREDDIE BRYANT, SR. Ar- A heart of gold stopped As we think of you today Christian Fellowship. Saturday at New registered rangements are incomplete. Way Fellowship beating. Two twinkling eyes Cyril and Priscilla “Angie” nurse, died June closed to rest. God broke our Thompson and their families BARRY L. WILLIAMS, 60, Baptist Church, 26. Service 10 https://www.youtube.com/ hearts to prove He only took a.m., Saturday commercial Range the best. Never a day goes by painter, died June channel/UCUCCQCns14peq in the chapel. BISHOP EUSTACE CoH6Wm1hQ?view that you’re not in our hearts 26 at Memorial and souls. West. Survivors: SYLVESTER In Memoriam , 84, We love you, Reggie! daughter: CLARKE retired Bishop Eric L. Wilson Your daughter, Ahzariah Anitra Williams; In loving memory of, ISSAC DAVIS, 33, caterer, for Ridgeway and The Gissendanner family grandchildren: PERRY JOHNSON JR., died June 16. Church of God Arthur Wiliams IV, Kayla 61, Landscaper, died June 24 Service 11 a.m., of Prophecy Williams; siblings: Karen Mincy- in Valdosta, GA. Viewing 5 - Saturday at died Jun 21. In Memoriam Thompson, Craig Stephens 8 p.m., Thursday. Service 1 Miracle Valley Survivors Davis, Mara Sabrina Hern, p.m., Friday at Peaceful Zion Church. include his sons, St. Claire S. In loving memory of, Walter Todd Robinson, Tarence Missionary Baptist Church. Clarke (Lita), Carol A. Clarke Jay Robinson: A host of nieces (Sharon), Eustace L. Clarke, and nephews. Service 11 a.m., Phillip B. Clarke (Janelle), In Memoriam Friday in the chapel. EDNA JONES, 64, Paul W. Clarke and Hanson homemaker, E. Clarke (Germa); daughters, In loving memory of, EMMA DELORIS died June 23. Ivy R. Curry (Kenarde), Iris WILLIAMS, Service 2 p.m., F. Strachan (John), Anquette 72, nurse Saturday at L. Clarke, Carmel S. Clarke, at Jackson House of God Cynthia S. Holloway (James), Memorial Miracle Temple. Veronica P. Clarke, Phyllis A. Hospital, died Clarke, and Stacy J. Harris June 26 at (Michael); Ridgeway Church Jackson North. BISHOP ISAIAH WILLIAMS KEONDRE LEQUEVIN of God of Prophecy Members; AQUAMINA, 30, Survivors: sons: and a host of other relatives Bishop Williams transition entrepreneur, Samuel Willams (Renee), Alton and friends. Viewing 6-8 p.m., eleven years ago, July 2, died June 28. Hamilton (Maheeda); daughter: Thursday at Ridgeway Church 2009. His love, smile, prayers Service 1:30 Malika Williams (Tarvis), of God of Prophecy. Service 11 for the unsaved and hurting, p.m., Saturday Talisha Hamilton; brother: ROBERT L. HALL a.m., Friday at the church. teaching and preaching are at Peaceful Sonny Wilson, Johnnie Wilson; 09/08/1950 - 07/05/2018 all unforgettable. Zion Missionary sister: Thelma Clarington. MARGUERITE VERTEZ His legacy of great com- Baptist Church. Service 11 a.m., Tuesday, July “We dream dreams...be- MILLER, 67, passion for mankind lives on 7 at Greater Love Missionary cause dreams are part of re- administrator/ at Jesus People Ministries RICARDO FELIPE Baptist Church. MRS. MAMIE LOUISE “LT” ality and reality is a foothold teacher for Church International in Miami FITZGIBBONS, BUTTS ISAACS into the future.” Miami-Dade Gardens, FL. 59, instructor, He believed and lived his Royal County School Once we cross the finish died May Grief is the last act of Dream!...until tomorrow. Board, died line and see Christ face-to- 29.Services CLARA WHITAKER, 78, love we can give to those It’s now been two years June 23. face, all worldly pleasures were held. homemaker, we loved. Where there is since Robert Hall’s passing. Services were held. will fade in comparison to the died June deep grief, there was great One of the true icons in South joy of hearing Him say, “Well 23 at home. love. Missing you like it was Florida’s African-American JOHNNIE LEE MORRIS, Done, Thou good and faithful Survivors: yesterday. historical radio history... 62, retired trauma technician servant.” (Matt. 25:21) M.A. Hall husband, Joe Your loving family. Pacem... Missed forever! Whitaker; for Jackson Memorial Hospital STEVE ANSON PINKETT, son, Terrence -Trauma Center. Viewing 1-5 60, security Whitaker; p.m., Monday, July 6 in the In Memoriam guard. Service daughter, Alisa Whitaker- chapel. In loving memory of, 11 a.m., Thurs- Olaniyan; five grandchildren day at Westview and five great grandchildren. ERNEST M. BURNSIDE, 75, Baptist Church. Service 1 p.m., Saturday in the retired teacher, died June 23. chapel. Services were held.

Range-Coconut Grove Eric S. George A J Manuel MELVIN CHARLES GREEN, LEROY WASHINGTON, ROBERT LOUIS JONES JR., 59, laborer, died June 22. JR., 29, construction worker, died June Service 11 a.m., died June 21 at 24. Service 3 Thursday in the home. Service 1 p.m., Friday chapel. p.m., Saturday at Macedonia at Jordan Grove Missionary Missionary Baptist Church. Baptist Church. MARGAREE SHANNON ALLIE BUTLER, died June MILLER, 71, domestic, died 26. Service 11 June 28 at Memorial Regional a.m., Tuesday MICHAEL (Mike) BENNETT Angels of Paradise Hospital. Arrangements are July 7 in the Sunset July 3, 2013 RODNEY CURTIS LEE, incomplete. chapel. JR., 32, chef, Those we love don’t go died June 20 away. They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, at Jackson Hadley Davis - MLK North Hospital. but always near. Still loved, still missed and forever dear. Service 11 a.m., HOLLEY ROBINSON, 49, BERNICE ALLEN, died June Saturday at CNA, died June 14. Service 12 p.m., today in Your loving wife, Pam, Jordan Grove 26 at home. the chapel. family and friends. Baptist Church. Services were SUBSCRIBE held. Grace GONE BUT NOT Hadley Davis - ONIEL WILLIAMS, 21, died June 2. Service 11 a.m., FORGOTTEN? Miami Gardens Saturday at Greater Love ONLINE Have you forgotten so PATIENCE TWANTETTA Missionary Baptist Church. soon about your YVETTE Manker MiamiTimesonline.com departed loved one? GREEN, 23, , 76, ed- RUFUS ALPHONSO MARTHA MARTIN Keep them in your student, died ucator, died June 25 at home. WILLIAMS, 60, died June 26. Arrangements are incomplete. memory with an in June 17 at Memorial service 11 a.m., memoriam or a happy home. Viewing Thursday in the chapel. 2-4 p.m., today. birthday remembrances ANTHONY SIMS, 57, la- Obituaries are due in our obituary section. borer, died June 15. Memorial 4:30 p.m., Tuesday service 2 p.m., Friday in the SEE YOUR OBITUARY ONLINE chapel. 305-694-6210 WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM