Florida Memorial University US Announces Campus Located in Miami Gardens

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Florida Memorial University US announces campus located in Miami Gardens. the end of TPS Almost 60,000 Haitians allowed to stay in US only until 2019 Miami Times Staff, Wire Report

South Florida Haitian-Americans are outraged at a decision by the Trump administration to end a temporary residency permit program that beneﬁ ted nearly 60,000 residents of Haiti to live and work in the United States since the devastating 2010 earthquake. The announcement comes just as families are gathering to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. Instead, activists are scrambling to get support to protest the decision. In South Florida, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime on Tuesday expressed his disapproval of the decision. Board: We “needed leadership” at “I am extremely disappointed in the Trump Administra- tion’s decision to end TPS designation for Haitians living in the United States,” Monestime said. “President Trump continues on his path to dehuman- ize this great country of ours. We as a country have always extended a helping hand to the most vulnerable, FLORIDA MEMORIAL America has always been and will remain a Please turn to TPS 6A Castell Bryant returns as acting president

By Andrea Robinson the university, then update the board on An announcement by FMU board of trust- [email protected] what direction she would be headed. ees chairman JoLinda L. Herring noted that His remarks follow the announcement Howard-Vital is on medical leave. Castell Bryant has returned Florida last week that the board appointed Bryant “With great dedication and much deter- Memorial University as acting president, to as acting president, marking the second mination, Florida Memorial University is do a “top to bottom” review of the HBCU change at the helm of the Miami Gardens committed to empowering our students apparently with the blessing of the Board of higher education institution, since this sum- to succeed with exceptional excellence,” Trustees to determine where things should mer. said Herring, an attorney. “The change in go, a board member said Tuesday. Bryant replaces Michelle Howard-Vital in leadership will help position our University’s Bryant “will take a look at what’s going on the position effective Nov. 20. Howard-Vital common core values and services to our at the university and go from there,” said stepped up following the departure of Ros- students as well as throughout our com- Marc T. Henderson, a longtime board mem- lyn Clark Artis, who resigned to accept the munity.” ber. Henderson said Bryant would have a presidency at Benedict College in Colum- “Dr. Bryant brings both the qualiﬁ cations period of time to make an assessment of bia, South Carolina. Please turn to BRYANT 6A

Castell Vaughn Bryant was the interim president of Florida A&M University between January 2005 and May 2007. She is the fi rst woman to hold this position at the university. —Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images News People protest the possibility that the Trump administration may overturn the Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in front of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offi ce. New suit emerges from Kinsey case for North Miami do Rios Soto; and a third by former Commander sues police chief Gary Eugene for wrong- city for $10 million ful termination. In a statement released Friday, By Nyamekye Daniel City Manager Larry Spring said he [email protected] reviewed Hollant’s complaint. The statement, however, did not address The North Miami Police command- the allegations in the lawsuit. er at the scene of the controversial “From the beginning, the City of shooting of an unarmed man has North Miami has continued to be fi led a lawsuit against the city and very transparent regarding all of several offi cials. the details sur- Police Commander Emile Hollant rounding the fi led a federal lawsuit in the U.S. 2016 police-in- District Court in Miami on Nov. 16 volved shooting against the city, City Manager Larry incident,” Spring Spring, interim Police Chief Larry said. “In fact, we Juriga, Councilman Scott Galvin have instituted and Internal Affairs Sgt. Diana Ro- several improve- man. The lawsuit seeks $10 million ments focused in damages and accuses the city on increasing the public trust THANKS FOR THE SEASON OF GIVING and those individuals of defamation, Emile Hollant denial of due process and violation via community of Hollant’s civil rights among other policing.” Residents throughout Miami prepare for the upcoming holiday season claims. In that incident on July 18, 2016, The lawsuit is the fourth fi led in North Miami police SWAT offi cer The season of giving and eating got an early start on Saturday throughout Miami-Dade. The the shooting of behavioral therapist Jonathan Aledda received a report 100 Black Men of South Florida in conjunction with several civic and social organizations created Charles Kinsey more than a year of a suicidal man. He arrived on the ago. Two other lawsuits have been scene and found Kinsey with his Thanksgiving gift boxes. Those boxes will be disbursed throughout Miami-Dade to deserving fi led from the incident, one each 27-year-old autistic patient, Rios, from Kinsey and his patient, Arnal- Please turn to SHOOTING 6A families for their holiday dinner.

8 90158 00100 0 2A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 Opinion Blacks Must Control Their Own Destiny

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REEVES, JR., Editor, 1972-1982 world from racial and national antagonism when it accords to celebrate the traditional Thanksgiving holiday. every person, regardless of race, creed or color, his or her GARTH C. REEVES, SR., Publisher Emeritus human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, Newspaper Of course there is much for which we can give thanks: RACHEL J. REEVES, Publisher and Chairman the Black Press strives to help every person in the fi rm belief Association of America the basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter; lo- that all persons are hurt as long as anyone is held back. cal governments that have been relatively scandal free Newspaper and reasonably functioning this year; a mostly quiet Association of America post-Hurricane Irma recovery period; and fi nally tran- BY EUGENE ROBINSON, The Washington Post quil waters in the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean as the busy hurricane season nears its end. But we still deal with the effects of drama foisted Trump let flow a big stream of nonsense upon us from Washington, D.C. The announcement WASHINGTON — We are run- ary, when Trump assumed the been waiting for." everywhere. And glittering ban- ning a terribly unwise experi- high offi ce he now dishonors. The spectacle was simply ap- quets. And opportunities to re- this week by the Trump administration that it will end ment: What happens when you His Asia tour has been at times palling. One might argue, how- view the troops. temporary protected status to nearly 60,000 Haitians replace U.S. presidential leader- a disaster, at times a farce. What ever, that Trump's kowtowing to Chinese President Xi Jinping who arrived after the 2010 earthquake is particularly ship with the slapstick antics of was the most shameful moment? Russian President Vladimir Putin laid it on thickest, personally tak- a clown? Perhaps when he announced was even worse. ing Trump and the fi rst lady on galling during this season. We hope that policymak- On Saturday, President Trump that he has a "great relationship" Someday we will learn why a tour of the Forbidden City and ers will fi nd compassion and rethink this short-sighted issued the following statement: with Philippine President Rodrigo Trump, usually so full of bluster, hosting a state dinner — Trump decision. "Why would Kim Jong-un insult Duterte, who has encouraged becomes as deferential as a pup- called it "state-plus-plus" -- in me by calling me 'old,' when I the cavernous Great Hall of the We also wish that the U.S. government act more ag- would NEVER call him 'short and hinese President Xi Jinping laid it on thickest, personally tak- People. Xi clearly understands fat?' Oh well, I try so hard to be how much Trump loves fl attery gressively to aid American citizens in the U.S. Virgin ing Trump and the fi rst lady on a tour of the Forbidden City and Islands and Puerto Rico. Those islands are in a slow his friend — and maybe someday and ceremony, as opposed to that will happen!" Chosting a state dinner — Trump called it "state-plus-plus" substance. recovery process from the ravages of Irma and Maria. There is a natural tendency to Meanwhile, as Trump incom- Many residents have fl ed to Central and South Florida become inured to Trump's gush- police and vigilantes to fi ght the py dog whenever he's around Pu- prehensibly pursues a policy of ing stream of nonsense. Resist trade in illegal drugs by assas- tin. Maybe special counsel Robert "America fi rst" neo-isolationism to restart their lives. We’re thankful to be able to assist. the urge. Read that statement sinating suspected traffi ckers Mueller will provide the answer. — refusing even to adequately But it is unconscionable for Washington to move at a again. The president of the Unit- without the bother of arrests or It is reasonable to assume that staff the U.S. diplomatic corps — molasses pace when citizens are in dire need. ed States, in the midst of a trip to trials. At least 7,000 and perhaps all the governments whose lead- China moves globally to fi ll the Asia, taunted the nuclear-armed as many as 13,000 people have ers Trump encountered during vacuum. Japan and South Korea It is our true desire that all of us enjoy an improved dictator of North Korea in a man- been slain. the trip have consulted psycholo- wonder whether the U.S. nuclear quality of life. As we enter this season of thanks, let’s ner most sixth-graders would The White House claimed that gists for advice on how to push umbrella still protects them. And send positive energy that our “leaders” want the same consider juvenile. human rights came up "briefl y" Trump's buttons. The host na- the nations Trump abandoned There was a time when the in a private meeting between the tions all came up with the same when he nixed the Trans-Pacifi c for everyone. world looked to the American two leaders, but Duterte said it answer: pomp and circumstance. Partnership have moved forward president to speak clearly in de- didn't come up at all. In fact, dur- "It was red carpet like nobody, to form a trade pact of their own fense of freedom, democracy, the ing a gala dinner, the buffoonish I think, has probably ever seen," -- without us. rule of law and respect for human Duterte serenaded Trump with Trump said -- ridiculously -- of This is what happens when a CARTOON CORNER rights. I refer to the entirety of a Philippine ballad that includes the overall welcome he received. very big nation is led by a very modern U.S. history before Janu- the lyric, "You are the love I've And yes, there were red carpets small man.

BY CHARLES M. BLOW, The New York Times Moore, Trump and the right’s religion I have lived my whole life sponse to the strides made in “moral” authority has van- common mythology that reli- with a Republican Party with the 1960s and 1970s on ra- ished into the very impulses gious conservatives use as a which I disagreed, but at least cial equality, women’s rights that fed it: Tribal racial/ethnic cudgel against gay people, to understood. and gay rights. anxiety, panic and hostility, justify wanting to deny them The ﬁ rst election I can re- In a way, their driving moti- patriarchy and sexism, and a equal rights. member was the presidential vation was to make religious perceived threat presented by Not only has Moore’s alleged election of 1980. I was 10 law into American law, really the full acceptance and inclu- sexual contact with a 14-year- years old. I didn’t know much old girl been illogically likened about politics or party plat- to the relationship between forms. I only knew that the rump is clearly not a religious man, unless you believe being Joseph and Mary of the Bible, former peanut-farmer presi- compulsively devilish is a form of religiosity. He is mean and a puke-worthy comparison, dent, Jimmy Carter, was run- Tsurly. He is a bully. but the corrosion of principle ning against a former actor, and the moral deprivation of Ronald Reagan. the modern right. But it was in that election not so unlike the Shariah law sion of L.G.B.T. identities. There remains a possibility that Jerry Falwell and his they so fear and despise. Trump is clearly not a reli- that Moore, like Trump, could Moral Majority reintroduced For the three decades that gious man, unless you believe win in spite of the controversy. religious activism into Ameri- followed, I could count on one being compulsively devilish The “religious right” as an can politics. Speaking at a thing: the conservative right is a form of religiosity. He is idea is dead. There are reli- Dallas convention of Chris- was the religious right. That mean and surly. He is a bully. gious people, and many are tian fundamentalists, Fal- was its branding, if not always He is a pathological liar. He on the right, but the idea of well proclaimed: “During the its behavior. cheats. He is an adulterer. He religiosity as an organizing 1980s, preachers, we have a Then there were the hypo- is twice-divorced with children principlte for conservatives threefold primary responsibil- crites, condemning sexual by three different women. has passed. Trump helped ity. No. 1: Get people saved. liberation while being se- He bragged, on tape, about kill it. This incarnation of No. 2: Get them baptized. cretly lascivious, their railing assaulting women. He says conservatism has burned its No. 3: Get them registered to against gays later exposed as he doesn’t think he has ever cross and erected the golden vote.” a form of gay panic. asked God for forgiveness. calf of Trumpism in its place. The religious activism was But now, all the pretense It should be noted that the Trump is the right’s new re- in many ways a direct re- of any “moral” majority and possibility of pedophilia is a ligion.

BY ROCHELLE RILEY, Detroit Free Press GQ honor a fi tting tribute for Kaepernick Colin Kaepernick is on the and more each week, America is dent who has empowered an was on GQ’s cover because he cover of Gentleman’s Quarterly. coming to terms with and un- undercurrent of hate that here- was, as the magazine states, As he should be. derstanding the protest. That tofore had not been allowed to one of the best football players He is GQ’s Citizen of the Year, means there is hope that the rise. That rise in hate must be in the world. He’s on the cover and the magazine explains why NFL will pay for how they've met with a rise in resistance. this time because he is one of in a beautiful, powerful essay treated one of their best quar- That resistance is rising, among the best activists in the world. that opens this way: terbacks — and all because he people of like minds who do He deserves our respect. He “He’s been vilifi ed by millions cried “Kunta Kinte” rather than not want America to return to deserves credit for the move- and locked out of the NFL — all “Toby.” a time when Black people were ment he started. And by God, because he took a knee to pro- The NFL has tried to make mistreated as a matter of law. the NFL better start to listen to test police brutality. But Kaepe- Kap bow, to steal his freedom to The NFL cannot be allowed to the nation because this move- rnick's determined stand puts ment isn’t going away. him in rare company in sports he NFL cannot be allowed to succeed. Their conspiracy of oc- It is not about the fl ag. It is history: Muhammad Ali, Jackie clusion must not be allowed to continue. If Kap doesn’t win not about soldiers whose ser- Robinson — athletes who risked vice is not dishonored by his in court, then the NFL should be embarrassed to the point of everything to make a differ- T protest. I will stand for the an- ence.” losing money. them because my protest is with While some people and me- my column. I stand for the an- dia want to ignore that Kap ig- protest what he wants, how he succeed. Their conspiracy of oc- them to defend Kap's right not The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial commentaries nited the necessary national wants. Kap has sued, charging clusion must not be allowed to to. And if you're not standing as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such feedback makes for a healthy conversation that we may truly a conspiracy of dunces keeping continue. If Kap doesn’t win in for the anthem, even if you're at dialogue among our readership and the community. Letters must, however, be 300 be having for the fi rst real time one of the league’s best quarter- court, then the NFL should be home with a beer in your hand, words or less, brief and to the point, and may be edited for grammar, style and clarity. All letters must be signed and must include the name, address and telephone in decades — or hate him for it backs from playing because he embarrassed to the point of los- stop dishonoring America by number of the writer for purposes of confi rming authorship. Send letters to: Letters to — we must remember that the chose to take a knee. ing money. trying to diminish a man's right the Editor, The Miami Times, 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, or fax them world once hated Ali. And more We have an American presi- Four years ago, Kaepernick to choose. to 305-757-5770; Email: [email protected]. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 3A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 4A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Jury rules against fi refi ghter NEWS BRIEFS Captain Davis Gov. Rick Scott mar Regional Park, 16801 Mira- sends law enforcement mar Parkway. For more informa- sues for denial to assist Puerto Rico tion, call 954-602-3198 or e-mail Governor Rick Scott an- elaroche@miramarfl .gov. of promotion nounced the deployment of 50 Florida Highway Patrol members “I Support B.O.B” campaign By Gregory W. Wright to Puerto Rico in response to an Black Pages Miami is kicking [email protected] Emergency Management Assis- off the “I Support B.O.B (Black tance Compact (EMAC) request Owned Businesses)” campaign The push by Miami-Dade from the Puerto Rico Police De- by encouraging the entire com- Fire Captain Faye Davis to partment. Troopers participating munity to visit three recently get a promotion to assistant in this detail will be conducting owned Black Owned Business- fi re chief has come to a halt security operations and traffi c es now through the end of the again after a Miami-Dade control in and around the city of month. These three businesses jury ruled against her. San Juan. The detail is sched- include Lil Greenhouse Grill, In a case before County uled to last one month. 1300 NW 3rd Ave; Empty Plates Court Judge Rodney Smith, “Florida remains committed Restaurant, 6820 NE 2nd Ave; jurors sided with Miami- to helping Puerto Rico after the and D’Vine by 9701, 9125 NW Dade County that Davis was devastation of Hurricane Maria,” 22nd Ave. not discriminated against in Scott said. “In response to their Black Pages Miami wants peo- response to a lawsuit fi led request, we are sending 50 FHP ple to visit the business, spend at by the veteran fi refi ghter. troopers to assist the Puerto Ri- least $20 and spread the word. The jury also decided that can Police Department with their Participants are encourages to Davis was not a victim of security operations and traffi c take a selfi e at one of the restau- retaliation. control needs. I want to thank rants and post on facebook.com/ This was the second trial these brave men and women BlackPagesMiami. for Davis. The fi rst was a for sacrifi cing time away from Black Pages Miami says, “as mistrial, which later re- their families during Thanksgiv- part of our business engagement sulted in a meeting with ing to serve in Puerto Rico. We campaign, the purpose of ‘I Sup- Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Previous meeting when mayor agreed to promote Capt. Davis. From l to r: Rep Stanford, will continue to work with state, port B.O.B’ is to support our own, Gimenez, where an agree- Boyce, Mayor Gimenez, Capt. Davis, Comm. Edmonson federal and local partners to as- expand our wealth, and grow our ment was reached which sist Puerto Rico in any way that community by driving awareness would result in the promo- chose not to promote her ity. Because, in a previous to that one Black girl." we can.” for Black-owned businesses, tion for Davis. from the exam list for that meeting, Miami-Dade Mayor Boyce also blamed Gimenez aka B.O.B.” Although the case has year, bypassing the order of Carlos Gimenez, himself, and other offi cials for not City of Miramar Mayor to cost considerable time and promotion. Davis said that stepped in and assured Da- holding to the previous agree- host Aviation Expo Annual Book Sale resources, Davis said, "I do action left her "dying on the vis that her promotion would ment to promote Davis. "I The City of Miramar Mayor The North Miami Public Li- not regret standing up for list” of qualifi ed candidates be forthcoming. was there, in that meeting Wayne Messam will host the Mi- brary will have the annual myself." which forced her to retake Also in that meeting was was the Mayor, another coun- ramar Aviation Expo from 9 a.m. Book Sale from Friday, Dec. 1 William Amlong, her at- the exam again the following County Commission Chair- ty offi cial and a state offi cial. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. to Sunday, Dec. 3. Friday from torney, said he thinks Davis' year. woman Audrey Edmonson, They all shook hands at the Attendees will learn about STEM 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. will serve as case is an important one to Not willing to back down, along with State Rep. Cyn- meeting, but none of them (Science, Technology, Engineer- the preview night for friends of the community and that the Davis went on to sue Miami- thia Stafford and community came to Captain Davis' side ing and Mathematics) and differ- the North Miami Public Library fi ght to gain Davis’ promo- Dade County, she said she leader Carolyn Boyce. at the trial, and they need to ent careers in the fi eld of avia- members. Anyone can become tion and fi nancial compen- hoped would prove her Boyce said she believes it be called out on that." tion. The event is free and will a member at the door for $10. sation is not over. Amlong claim, and give her the pro- was the monetary issue that Linda Cooks-Taylor also at- also consist of an industry and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 plans to appeal and request motion and compensation was the deciding factor in the tended the trial and lamented career fair. Industry giants such p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. a new trial. she deserved. case and the makeup of the the lack of the presence of as Spirit Airlines, Boeing, AAR, to 4 p.m. will be open to every- Assistant County Attor- There appeared to prog- jury. Blacks on the jury. "This Signature, Ft. Lauderdale and one. There will be thousands of ney Joni A. Mosely declined ress with the case in ne- "I attended every day of the shows how important it is Miami International Airports will books and other items for sale to comment, citing county gotiations between the two trial," said Boyce. "The jury, for Black people to serve on be present. The expo will also in more than 30 categories. policy of not speaking about sides earlier this year. On just like in the fi rst trial, had juries," she said. feature colleges and training in- Participants will be able to buy ongoing litigation. Jan. 9, Davis and her repre- only one Black, with the ma- Since fi rst reported, public stitutions for those interested in gently used bestsellers, non-fi c- Davis’ legal pursuit sentatives met with county jority being Hispanic," Boyce interest has steadily grown education and FAA training. Par- tion, adult and children’s books. against the county dates offi cials to work out the fi nal said once the jury heard that in Davis and her willingness ticipants will have opportunities Also media products, games back to 2012. She placed agreement that would result Faye Davis would receive over to take on County Hall and to test fl ight simulators and fl y and more. The North Miami second on a promotion in her promotion. Davis and $200,000, they voted against top brass in the Miami-Dade drones. It will take place at the Public Library is located on 835 exam, and with positions her supporters expected her. “I believe that jury could Fire and Rescue Depart- Miramar Amphitheater at Mira- NE 132nd St. available, the department it to be a simple formal- not let that kind of money go ment. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 5A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 More remains of Sgt. La David Johnson found New updates produce more questions about the Miami sergeant’s death By Alex Horton healing process.’” The Washington Post The announcement of Johnson’s remains, which Partial remains of Army Sgt. were somehow missed in the La David T. Johnson were initial sweep, comes after The found about five weeks after Washington Post reported that he was killed in an ambush in Johnson was found by vil- Niger last month, the Pen- lagers with his hands bound tagon said Tuesday, raising and a gaping wound in his more questions about the op- head, raising the possibility eration that led to the deaths that he was captured alive of four elite U.S. soldiers. and later executed. His body An investigation team from was discovered two days after U.S. Africa Command discov- the attack. It is unclear what ered the remains Nov. 12 at remains the team uncovered the site where Johnson’s body or whether they produce ad- was initially found outside the ditional evidence indicating a remote village of Tongo Tongo, capture. Pentagon spokesman where he and the other Dana White disclosed the soldiers were killed during a information in a written state- fierce attack by as many as ment. The Pentagon has not —Joe Skipper/Reuters 50 Islamist militants. provided additional details or An honor guard carries the coffin of Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson, who was among four Special Forces soldiers killed in Along with Johnson, Staff addressed related questions. Niger, at a graveside service in Hollywood, Fla., on Oct. 21. Sgt. Bryan C. Black, Staff Sgt. The announcement also Jeremiah W. Johnson, Staff paints a clearer picture in the American troops in Niger are Sgt. Dustin M. Wright and five saga over Johnson’s remains not supposed to go on combat Nigerien soldiers were killed. and what his widow, Myeshia, missions in the country, but About 12 U.S. soldiers and described as the military’s they can “advise and assist” about a platoon of Nigerien decision to block her from on missions with local forces troops were involved. viewing them. in which the chance of enemy Florida Congresswoman “Why couldn’t I see my contact is low. Frederica Wilson, who has husband? Every time I asked Air support from French been speaking out about the to see my husband, they Puma helicopters and French incident, said she was dis- wouldn’t let me,” Myeshia jets took an hour or longer mayed to learn some of John- Johnson said in an interview to arrive. The incident, still son’s remains were found. with ABC’s “Good Morning under investigation, has put “My heart breaks for his America.” “They told me that pressure on the Pentagon to widow, Myeshia, and the he’s in a severe wrap — like explain whether U.S. troops in rest of his family, who upon I won’t be able to see him. remote and dangerous post- hearing this news must have I need to see him, so I will ings like Niger have accept- felt like they were losing him know that that is my hus- able levels of air support and all over again,” Wilson said band.” medical evacuation capabili- in a statement. “I want the “They won’t show me a fin- ties. family to know, though, that ger, a hand. I know my hus- There are about 800 U.S. I will continue to push and band’s body from head to toe, service members in Niger — push and push for a thor- and they won’t let me see any- part of a contingent of 6,000 ough investigation of both the thing. I don’t know what’s in American troops in Africa. ambush and La David’s final that box. It could be empty for They include Special Forces hours. As I wrote in a Wash- all I know, but I need to see soldiers, who began arriving ington Post opinion piece last my husband. I haven’t seen in 2012 to provide counter- week, ‘learning definitively the him since he came home.” terrorism training, as well as cause of death and whether The Pentagon has said that others who work on a drone he died in combat or was the soldiers were on a rou- base in the remote desert. executed by his captors is an tine reconnaissance mission. About 4,000 French troops important step in the family’s Under U.S. military rules, also are based in the region. 6A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Trump administration ends TPS, will affect thousands TPS tation. Monday’s decision doesn’t continued from 1A While Haiti has made ad- affect thousands of Hai- vances spurred by interna- tians who were taken in compassionate country. I tional aid since the quake, it by Brazil and other South urge Congress to take action remains one of the poorest American countries after to find a permanent and hu- nations in the world. More the earthquake and began mane solution to the plight of than 2.5 million people, making their way to the the affected individuals.” roughly a quarter of the United States last year. Immigrant rights groups population, live on less U.S. Customs and Border scrambled in a press confer- than $1.23 a day, which Protection says 6,424 Hai- ence Tuesday afternoon. authorities there consider tians showed up at border Marleine Bastien, executive extreme poverty. crossings with Mexico dur- director of Haitian Women The United Nations last ing the 12-month period of Miami, said this decision month ended a peacekeep- that ended Sept. 30, up tears families apart. ing mission in Haiti that, from only 334 a year earli- “We now urge Congress to at its peak, included more er. They were generally pa- consider the regional insta- than 10,000 troops. Its roled to live in the United bility that would be caused new mission is comprised States on humanitarian by sending back such a of about 1,300 interna- grounds. large number of individu- tional civilian police offi- Since taking office, als,” Bastien said. “They cers and 350 civilians who Trump has ended tempo- should also consider all the will help the country try to rary permit programs for contributions Haitian TPS reform a deeply troubled Sudan and Nicaragua. He holders have been making to justice system. postponed until next July the United States. But above The Homeland Secu- a decision on how to deal all, these TPS holders have rity Department made its with a similar program made their lives here and announcement 60 days for 86,000 residents from have American children and before temporary status Honduras. relatives they fear leaving for the Haitians is set to U.S. officials have said behind. Congress should use expire. In May, the agency conditions in Haiti have —Miami Times file photo this time to approve a per- extended the program for significantly improved manent solution that gives Protestors rally against the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians nationals which only six months instead since the disaster. But ad- them a path to permanent was granted after the 2010, the catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The country has also of the customary 18, and vocates for Haitians say a residency and eventually dealt with a slew of hurricanes. urged Haitians under the persistent cholera epidemic citizenship.” program to get their affairs and damages caused by Rony Ponthieux, a 49-year- in Haiti have improved sig- 18-month extension of the sider. in order and prepare to go three hurricanes since old Haitian nurse with tem- nificantly, so the benefit will program, known as Tem- “Forcing them to leave the home. 2016 exacerbate the diffi- porary residency who has be extended one last time porary Protected Status. United States would be detri- The temporary status culty for returning Haitians. lived in Miami since 1999, — until July 2019 — to give Haitian President Jovenel mental,” he said in a state- covers some 435,000 Maryland Sens. Ben Car- told The Associated Press, Haitians time to prepare to Moise’s government also re- ment. “Almost eight years people from nine coun- din and Chris Van Hollen, “This isn’t over, this is time return home. quested the extension. later, Haiti remains in total tries ravaged by natural along with fellow Democrat we get to fight for renewal, “Since the 2010 earth- Other Haitian advocates disarray and still requires disasters or war, who Dianne Feinstein of Cali- not to pack our bags.” She quake, the number of dis- quickly criticized the deci- much rebuilding.” came to the U.S. legally fornia, last week unveiled has a daughter and a son placed people in Haiti has sion to make this the last Amanda Baran, policy or otherwise. Days after new legislation to protect born in the United States decreased by 97 percent,” extension, arguing the condi- consultant at the Immigrant a 7.0-magnitude earth- undocumented immigrants and another son in Port-au- the department said in a tions in the island nation Legal Resource Center in quake devastated Haiti in living under temporary Prince. statement issued Monday haven’t improved nearly Washington, D.C., called the January 2010, President protected status. It would “We need to push Washing- evening. “Haiti is able to enough for Haitians to be termination of the status a Barack Obama granted the make immigrants under the ton to provide a legal status safely receive traditional lev- deported. “heartless decision” and said 18-month protection sta- program eligible to apply for us with TPS,” Ponthieux els of returned citizens.” Florida Rep. Mario Diaz- the Trump administration tus for Haitians in America for legal permanent resi- said. “This is anti-immigrant Advocates and members Balart, a Republican, ex- has no plan in place for the who would otherwise have dency after three years. policy.” of Congress from both par- pressed “strong opposition” U.S.-born children who may had to go home. Obama Miami Times Staff Writer The Homeland Security ties had asked the Trump to the measure and urged now lose their Haitian par- renewed it every time it ran Janiah Adams contributed Department said conditions administration for an the administration to recon- ents and caregivers to depor- out. to this report. New president to make changes in South Florida HBCU

BRYANT during the late 1980s, Hender- wanted strong leadership at has to have a period of time 1,300, then grew to more on what should happen in contued from 6A son said. She also is a former the university. to make an assessment of the than 2,200 by 2005. Hender- the long term. campus president at Miami “Castell was the best candi- university,” Henderson said. son said enrollment in 2016 “As much as I love my and experience needed to Dade College. In 2007, she was date at this time for the posi- “I’m sure she’ll let us know and the current semester is school and as great as the strengthen this process. Her interim president at Florida tion,” Henderson said. "Unfor- what her direction is going to about 1,200. [campus] has changed, many love for the students, toppled Agricultural and Mechanical tunately, Michelle is out on be.” FMU alumnus Thomas things are the same and they with her extensive knowledge University in Tallahassee, and medical leave, so we needed FMU has undergone set- Donaldson, an NYC attorney, shouldn’t be.” He pointed to and awareness of our com- was an interim vice president to have some leadership at backs before. In the 1980s, said he likes the idea of Bry- FMU’s unique status as the munity and the HBCU envi- for academic affairs at Bethune the university.” federal auditors said the ant stepping in. only historically black col- ronment, are but a few of her Cookman University in Day- He said Howard-Vital still school misspent part of a “She has the confidence of lege or university (HBCU) in stellar attributes. Under her tona Beach. holds the interim title. How- $7.4 million grant for its many in South Florida to be South Florida. Donaldson leadership, direction and guid- Bryant began in her new role ever, he said he did not know Airway Science complex. The that stop gap to hold things said that status should be a ance, we are certain that she at the Miami Gardens campus how long Bryant would be in school also had to return afloat until a suitable perma- gold mine. will provide the stability and on Tuesday. She did not return her position, but that “she’s $758,000 in state and federal nent suitor can be found,” “Nationally, statewide and focus required as we continue calls for comment. Sources going to be looking at every- assistance, because of mis- said Donaldson, a 1990 locally, we’re not looked upon our search efforts for a perma- said she was returning to her thing, from soup to nuts.” management in the student graduate. “She has a lot of as a a majority player in the nent president.” home in Daytona Beach for the “She will take a look at financial aid program. credibility with local leaders.” higher education environ- Bryant previously served Thanksgiving holiday. what’s going on at the univer- Also, in the early 1990s, Donaldson said FMU ment,” Donaldson said. “That at FMU as interim president Henderson said the board sity and go from there. She enrollment dropped to about doesn’t appear to have a fix should not be.” City of North Miami sued by ex-police commander for $10M

SHOOTING matter and possible resolu- including mental anguish, continued from 1A tions. “We understand all mental and emotional suffer- individuals’ right to sue, so ing” due to the damage to his who was playing with a we will now defend the city professional career that was plastic toy. Aledda said he in this lawsuit, in the same “unblemished” until he was mistook the toy for a gun, way, we are ironically de- accused of lying. according to the police re- fending Commander Hollant Kuehne said North Miami port. Video footage captured and other named individuals should be accountable for Aledda as he shot Kinsey in in the lawsuits filed by the its participation in Hollant’s the leg while the caretaker two victims of the shooting current state. was laying on the ground incident,” Spring wrote. “Commander Hollant and with both arms raised. But Hollant’s attorneys in his legal team hope and Hollant was the command- the lawsuit said Hollant has expect the city would act er in charge of the scene. been on “house arrest” due in good faith, recognize its Four days after the shooting, to the embarrassment of los- misconduct under law and he was accused of providing ing his 20-year law enforce- compensate [him] for their misleading information to ment career. “He experienced unscrupulous actions,” said investigators. severe pain and suffering, Kuehne. According to the lawsuit, Hollant said he walked away from the scene to go retrieve Crime Unsolved his binoculars from his pa- Assaulted victim convicted. Information needed to free him. trol car to get a clearer view If anyone has any information concerning an assault with a of the object in Rios’ hand weapon, that took place in the Carpenter Homes Estates out when Aledda fired his gun. front of 707 Carpenter Way, Apt. 2 in Lakeland, FL on May However, two other officers 10, 2004. Please contact Pastor Paul Nicholson at 1-954-778- Charles Kinsey lies on the ground with his hands raised while an autistic man next to him 2307. told internal affairs that Hol- ignores police orders. Kinsey was shot in the leg Monday afternoon by a North Miami police lant was at the scene at the time. officer. Hollant was immediately investigation until May 24, to fire him from Juriga based tecting the community,” said placed on administrative 2017, 10 months after the on the internal affairs’ find- Kuehne. “That’s who he is.” leave with no pay. But three shooting and 115 days be- ings. As of Nov. 21, Hollant is In his statement, Spring weeks later, the state cleared yond the allotted deadline for still on administrative leave. said Hollant “remains on Hollant of all wrongdoing; the investigation, violating Benedict Kuehne, Hollant’s paid administrative leave however, he remained on his due process rights. attorney, said his client while we finalize the “due administrative leave but with Roman found Hollant guilty wants to be reinstated to his process he alleges we are pay, according to the case of misconduct from the in- position. circumventing.” files. vestigation. “He has spent his entire Spring wrote that the city Hollant’s lawsuit states The lawsuit states that life in law enforcement. Even provided Hollant and his at- that internal affairs officer on June 14, 2017, Hollant with all the difficulties he has torneys several opportunities Roman did not complete her received a letter of an intent faced, he wants to keep pro- to discuss this employment THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 7A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 The Miami Times Faith&Family SECTION B MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES

nvite that lonely coworker, elderly neighbor, or out- Iof-state college student to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with you. No one should spend the holiday alone. Spread the love and all of the amazing food you’re going to prepare.

Giving back with your family during Thanksgiving You just have to sacriﬁ ce and make time thanksgiving.com like to teach her the importance of helping much the people you serve impact your life. Collect clothing and toys for the homeless others. I’d like to start an annual tradition Here is a great tutorial on how to get started Go through all of your closets, toy boxes, Thanksgiving is time for showing grati- where together as a family we give back by DoSomething.org. and storage areas to ﬁ nd toys, clothing, tude. For being thankful for our blessings. over the holiday season. You don’t have to shoes, jackets, and winter gear for the And hopefully, for paying it forward for all be rich, you just have to make the time. Create care packages homeless. Recruit your friends, families, the times someone has done a good deed for soldiers stationed overseas neighbors, and coworkers to do the same for us. Volunteer at a soup kitchen Soldiers risk their lives every day for us. and deliver the goods to your nearest shel- My daughter is getting to the age where This might be the most obvious option, One way to show your appreciation is to ter. she can help participate in giving back to but it truly is a small way to make a big help create care packages for them! Check Donate blood to the American Red Cross our neighbors and the community, and I’d difference. And you’d be surprised at how out how to do it on Any Soldier. Please turn to THANKSGIVING 10B

Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping

Being realistic, planning ahead 1 Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or you can't and seeking support can help be with loved ones, realize that it's normal to feel sadness and grief. It's OK to take By Mayo Clinic Staff time to cry or express your feelings. You can't force yourself to be happy just because The holiday season often brings unwel- it's the holiday season. come guests — stress and depression. And If you feel lonely or isolated, it's no wonder. The holidays present a dizzy- 2 Reach out. seek out community, religious or other ing array of demands — parties, shopping, social events. They can offer support and baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name companionship. Volunteering your time to just a few. help others also is a good way to lift your But with some practical tips, you can spirits and broaden your friendships. minimize the stress that accompanies the . The holidays don't have to holidays. You may even end up enjoying the 3 Be realistic be perfect or just like last year. As families holidays more than you thought you would. change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold TIPS TO PREVENT HOLIDAY on to, and be open to creating new ones. For STRESS AND DEPRESSION example, if your adult children can't come When stress is at its peak, it's hard to to your house, ﬁ nd new ways to celebrate stop and regroup. Try to prevent stress and together, such as sharing pictures, emails or depression in the ﬁ rst place, especially if videos. the holidays have taken an emotional toll on Try to accept you in the past. 4 Set aside differences. Please turn to HOLIDAYS 10B

Jesus People: Denomination is subjective know the Lord, but you don’t Miami Gardens ministry boasts 2,500 really, really have a real connection. I got married, Pastor of the Week By Gregory W. Wright tion, to learn more about the my husband, Bishop Isaiah Pastor Gloria Williams [email protected] ministry, its church afﬁ lia- Williams, we got married in tion, teachings and commu- 1974, and he went away to Have you heard of Jesus nity involvement. the military and I was here People? Not the believers, Dr. Gloria is a local girl, working.” the ministry? Have you raised in Opa-locka, a gradu- “Through the years,” she heard? Many people have ate of Miami Carol City High continued, “I had a good heard the name, but want to School. Where does the min- friend who gave me a witness know more about the minis- istry come to play? about Jesus. I observed her try. This week we sit down “Well that’s a long story,” life, watched her life, and it with Pastor Gloria Williams, said Dr. Gloria with a little was exemplary. She kind of affectionately called Dr. smile. “As a kid, I went to connected me with the Lord. Gloria by her congrega- church. You say that you Please turn to GLORIA 10B THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 9B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017

LaDonte Lotts tries to have

fun with his workouts, which

he brings to middle and high

schools around the South. His

tagline for the experience: ‘Where

we get lit while we get ﬁ t.’

WHAT'S YOUR WORKOUT? A CREATIVE MARCHING BAND A SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SENIOR DEVISES HIS OWN ROUTINE TO STAY FIT WHILE JUGGLING HIS MUSIC, CLASSES

By Jillian Berman The Wall Street Journal LaDonte Lotts, a 22-year-old senior, demonstrates The popular image of band his dance-infused workout routine. camp invokes a group of socially awkward students fumbling around in the hopes of creating a cohesive unit. That’s not how LaDonte Lotts does band camp. The 22-year-old senior at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., has been spreading his version of marching-band preparation to middle and high schools across the South since he was a freshman. Students perform tightly choreographed dances to — for about 90 minutes. fresh gear,” he said. “People hip-hop and R&B songs, He mostly avoids weights. don’t like to see you in the interspersed with jump- “I’m a very little guy, so I same thing.” ing jacks and other fi tness just stick with push-ups Every other week Lotts elements that prepare them and sit-ups,” he says. Lotts will also incorporate another to march around a football estimates he’s 5-foot-10 and piece of equipment into —Photos: Daymon Gardner For The Wall Street Journal fi eld with heavy instruments weighs 150 pounds. his workout: a weight vest, for several minutes. It’s a I wanted to go.” During football season, which he received as a gift. style he developed that he Lotts says he’s been pre- Lotts heads to band practice It can cost anywhere from says combines Zumba with paring since childhood to from the late afternoon to about $20 to more than Louisiana culture. He likes become an ambassador of well into the night, some- $100. “It makes the workout to describe the workouts as dance-infused fi tness rou- times not leaving until more intense,” he says of an experience “where we get tines. His mom would sit 12:30 or 1 a.m., he says. If the vest. lit while we get fi t.” him down in their Houston his section has downtime, Lotts also uses these home to watch performanc- Lotts will do exercises, like THE DIET workouts, which he broad- es by Michael Jackson when burpees or lunges, while he Since Lotts stays active, casts on YouTube, Insta- he was young. He’d also waits for direction. he tries not to obsess over gram and Snapchat, to stay pay attention to her weekly “I have to do my crunch- his diet. His favorite meal, in shape himself. He plays dance-themed CIZE work- es,” he says. “That builds which he says he eats at the trumpet in Southern’s outs. “I used to have to re- up your endurance for you least twice a week, is a tur- highly acclaimed band, the perform it for her, and if it blowing into your horn. You key patty on a ciabatta roll Human Jukebox, which wasn’t right, I had to watch want to make sure that air- with white cheddar cheese. requires enough ab strength it again,” he says. fl ow is perfect.” “That’s the way I stay and endurance to blow into Lotts fi nds time for home- happy,” he says. a horn while marching in THE WORKOUT work typically late at night Other staples include formation. Lotts also helps Lotts begins his day at and often after band prac- pasta and Caesar salad with choreograph the dances the 5:45 a.m. with about an tice. He likes to study when baked chicken. And when- band performs at halftime hour of his cardio work- everything is quiet. Lotts celebrates a cheat day, shows, including during out. This includes what he he enjoys chicken fi ngers. the big game against rival describes as all of the moves THE GEAR Grambling State University, you would see in a middle Lotts says he usually THE PLAYLIST known as the Bayou Clas- school gym class: high knee goes on a shopping spree For his workout and sic, on Nov. 25. lifts, butt kicks, jumping every one to two months dance routines, Lotts is All of this keeps Lotts jacks and the like, inter- to buy new workout gear. partial to artists like Boosie busy. In addition to tak- spersed with dance moves He estimates he’ll spend Badazz. As a member of the ing his workout lessons on and set to music. “It wakes roughly each time $300 on Human Jukebox, he tries the road with his perform- me up,” Lotts says. shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, to stay on top of a variety ing arts company ELEV8N At about 8 a.m. Lotts sweatpants, running tights of music styles, while the Brand LLC, he teaches heads to class at South- and other dry-fi t clothes. band strives to live up to its weekly classes to students ern, where he’s studying Mr. Lotts says he wears a name. Recent performances at Southern. But it’s worth business management and range of brands, including included music ranging it, he says, because he’s therapeutic recreation. Two New Balance, Puma, Adi- from Beethoven’s Fifth Sym- living out his high school afternoons a week, Lotts das, Nike and Reebok. But phony to “Bohemian Rhap- dream. After he saw the does CrossFit style work- what’s most important is sody.” Human Jukebox perform outs — running up and —Photo: National Show Band Association maintaining variety for view- “When it comes down to for the fi rst time as a ninth down stadium stairs and LaDonte Lotts performing with the Southern University ers of his workout routines, a playlist and a song that grader, he recalls, “I just fell doing mixed martial arts, band during the Honda Battle of the Bands at the Mer- he says. they’re going to play, you in love. I knew this is where hurdles and other exercises cedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in 2015. “You always want to have just never know,” he says. 10B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER CHURCH LISTINGS AFRICAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL True Faith Missionary Baptist Church St. Peter’s African Orthodox Cathedral Pastor John M. Fair Oct. 2018 Bishop George W. 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MISSIONARY BAPTIST Yahweh Ministries Nov. 2017 New Christ Tabernacle Church Sept. 2018 Minister Job Israel All Jesus People, no denomination Rev. Harold Harsh Youtube: job yahweh vs3 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 GLORIA deal was “quite devastating,” ics, marriage ministry, we try New Life Christian Center continued from 8B but she had to bounce back. to bring everyday ministry into Walking in Christ M.B. Church Rev. Bruce Payne Oct. 2018 Under the church’s bylaws, people’s lives. I believe that’s Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. Aug. 2018 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 I got born again in 1977, the vice president becomes the what Jesus did,” Dr. Gloria 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 which was a tremendous thing pastor of the church. said. MORAVIAN CHURCH for me,” Williams said. “I guess “I had felt the call of God on Lectures on scripture by na- New Mount Calvary M.B. Church New Hope Moravian Church Nov. 2017 the Holy Spirit took her words my life,” she said. The idea tionally renown pastors, such as Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Dec. 2017 Pastor Gregorio Moody and begin to draw me and deal wasn’t far-fetched. Bishop Isa- Dr. Crefl o Dollar, can be heard 7103 NW 22nd Avenue • 305-691-8015 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 with me internally and made iah had ordained and licensed at the ministry. “He is my pas- me recognize that I need to her to preach. And she taught tor,” said Dr. Gloria. “Our min- New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church CHURCH OF CHRIST make a change in my life. And at Bible study. During times istry is submitted to his organi- Elder William Walker April 2018 Church of Christ at Coconut Grove it just so happens, my husband when her husband was called zation, Crefl o Dollar Ministerial 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 Minister William D. Maddox Oct. 2018 was in Italy, in the military, away to minister, “I took the Organization. So we are not out 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 and the same thing happened helm,” she said. here by ourselves, we submit to New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church to him over there. He got born him, he speaks into our lives. If Rev. Harold Marsh Aug. 2018 ASSEMBLY OF GOD again. We sent letters to each DENOMINATION I need assistance or direction 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God other, and we talked about our As the church grows, so does on something, I have an open Pastor Leonard Shaw Oct. 2018 salvation.” questions about its organiza- contact with him. He’s my re- Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 Feb. 2018 When Isaiah Williams re- tion and operations. What de- source, I go to conferences at Elder Johnnie Robinson 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 turned home from the military, nomination is it? his church. Dr. Fredrick K.C. Be apart of our Church Listing both he and his wife began at- “We are not connected to a de- Price is also one of our leaders,” tending Bible Baptist Church nomination,” she said. Is there she said. Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Call Today! Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher Nov. 2018 in Miami. Gloria Williams said a benefi t being a denomination The church, located at North- 7510 NW 15th Avenue • 305-418-0012 305-694-6210 the church had “a very good versus nondenominational? west 40th Avenue and 183rd teaching ministry.” There, the “It’s a matter of preference,” Street in Miami Gardens, has young couple learned the his- she answered. The church is community outreach projects tory of the Bible and the Lord “Full Gospel Nondenomination- such as feeding the poor and Jesus. “We grew strong, and al,” which means that every- works with the city of Miami Ways to give back for Thanksgiving God called him to the minis- body who has ever been in any Gardens and County Commis- try.” denomination is welcome. sioner Barbara Jordan. Her THANKSGIVING gle with cute cats and dogs? at a nursing home on How The name, Jesus People Min- “I think they feel comfortable daughter Richelle Williams continued from 8B Participate in a charity 5K Stuff Works. istries Church International in our environment. We don’t serves as a chaplain for Miami From “gobble jogs” to “turkey is a product of God and Isa- lean toward any particular Gardens. What better way to give trots” there are races in almost Invite someone to join you iah. “I kind of inherited it,” Protestant denomination, but There are Jesus People Min- back than to save a life? Go to every corner of the country for Thanksgiving dinner said Dr. Gloria. Listening to everybody’s open and welcome istries locations in several the American Red Cross web- around Thanksgiving time! Re- Invite that lonely coworker, Miami Christian College’s ra- to come visit with us and be a Florida cities including Jack- site to fi nd out how. search a local 5K near you that elderly neighbor, or out-of- dio station, WMCU, the station part of what we do,” she said. sonville, Daytona, Gainesville, raises money for the needy and state college student to enjoy would always play a jingle with The ministry also practices Boca Raton, Pembroke Pines, Visit hospital patients sign up yourself and your fam- Thanksgiving dinner with you. an echo, ‘Jesus people! Jesus the the gifts of the Spirit, she Plantation, Pompano, and Bring homemade cards and ily members! Burning a few No one should spend the holi- people!’ said. Tampa. Dr. Gloria said those cookies, or even your pet (call extra calories around the holiday alone. Spread the love and Isaiah Williams pastored the “We believe in healing and congregations are completely to make sure it’s allowed fi rst), days can’t hurt either. all of the amazing food you’re church for about 27 years, with miracles. We believe that autonomous, “but they were to a local children’s hospital Spend time at a nursing going to prepare. Dr. Gloria working beside him God still has a fi ve-fold minis- sent out from us.” to help cheer up patients. The home as vice president, but more in try gifts, evangelism, pastors, She estimates there are kids will love to play with the Spend time with those who Clean up the environment an administrative capacity. prophets apostles and teachers. about 8,000 on the church roll, fur babies! may not have family to visit Over Thanksgiving weekend With a background in criminal That’s why we call ourselves but not everyone attends. “On a Play with animals at your lo- them around the holidays. You spend a few hours cleaning up justice, she ran the day-to-day “full gospel” because we believe weekly basis, we probably min- cal shelter can sing or read, play cards, or your local community. You’ll operations, while he concen- in the full manifestation of the ister to between 2,000 to 2,500 Pets need love, too! The Hu- simply share stories and cook- be making your neighborhood trated on ministering to the word of God.” people.” mane Society is always in need ies together. Make lifelong con- a cleaner place for all. This is congregation. “We were able Jesus People Ministries pro- Jesus People services can of volunteers to clean, play nections with people who may especially a task that the kids to operate in a spirit of excel- vides a progressive, active and also be seen on the internet, with, and walk the animals. not have anyone else. Read can help be a part of and en- lence,” she said. “We were not energetic ministry, catering to the Word Network and Max Life Plus, who doesn’t love to snug- more about how to volunteer joy. just preachers, we operated a both congregation and com- Internet Television. Dr. Glo- business, that we believed is munity alike. Members of the ria invites the public to wor- the call of God.” congregation are treated to ship with her congregation. The, about eight years ago, Christian concerts and comedy “I think it would be a lovely Mental health tips for the holidays Isaiah Williams fell ill and shows but also workshops to place for anyone looking for a say no when your boss asks soothing music. provide practical information. home church, to increase their HOLIDAYS “went home to be with the continued from 8B you to work overtime, try to • Getting a massage. Lord,” said Dr. Gloria. The or- “We have teaching on econom- growth in the Lord.” remove something else from • Reading a book. family members and friends as your agenda to make up for 10 Seek professional help they are, even if they don't live the lost time. if you need it. Despite your up to all of your expectations. 8 Don't abandon healthy best efforts, you may fi nd offers family assistance with Set aside grievances until a habits. Don't let the holidays yourself feeling persistently drugs and alcohol. Call 800- more appropriate time for become a free-for-all. Over- sad or anxious, plagued by 208-2924 ext. 102 or prayer discussion. And be under- indulgence only adds to your physical complaints, unable v standing if others get upset stress and guilt. to sleep, irritable and hope- CALENDAR line, ext. 104. Compiled by The Miami Times staff [email protected] or distressed when some- Try these suggestions: less, and unable to face rou- Faith ■ thing goes awry. Chances • Have a healthy snack be- tine chores. If these feelings A Mission with a New Be- ■ The Alpha Gamma ness and Conference Center ginning Church Women’s De- are they're feeling the effects fore holiday parties so that last for a while, talk to your Chapter of Eta Phi Beta So- invites you every Sunday from partment provides community of holiday stress and depres- you don't go overboard on doctor or a mental health rority, Inc. invites the public to 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Gospel feedings. Call 786-371-3779. sion, too. sweets, cheese or drinks. professional. their 50th Annual Candlelight Kickback entertainment and 5 Stick to a budget. Before • Get plenty of sleep. Vesper Service, Sunday, Dec. fi ne dining. Call 305-224-1890. ■ Bethany Seventh Day Ad- you go gift and food shop- • Incorporate regular phys- TAKE CONTROL OF 10 at 5 p.m. at Mt.Tabor Baptist ventist Church holds bereave- ping, decide how much mon- ical activity into each day. THE HOLIDAYS Church. ■ Metropolitan A.M.E. ment sharing groups every sec- ey you can afford to spend. 9 Take a breather. Make Don't let the holidays be- Church hosts a food and cloth- ond Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. Then stick to your budget. some time for yourself. come something you dread. ■ Christ the King A.O.C. in ing giveaway every third Satur- Call 305-634-2993. Don't try to buy happiness Spending just 15 minutes Instead, take steps to pre- Miami Gardens will host a spe- day. Call 786-277-4150. with an avalanche of gifts. alone, without distractions, vent the stress and depres- cial Gospel Praise of Ministry ■ Street Outreach Minis- may refresh you enough to sion that can descend during by Pastor Bill and Marge Stall- ■ Zion Hope Missionary tries conducts free courses on Try these alternatives: handle everything you need the holidays. Learn to rec- worth. Admission is free. For Baptist Church has a food evangelizing without fear. Call • Donate to a charity in to do. Find something that ognize your holiday triggers, more information, call 321-733- and clothing distribution every 786-508-6167. someone's name. reduces stress by clearing such as fi nancial pressures 5160. Wednesday at 4 p.m. Call 786- • Give homemade gifts. your mind, slowing your or personal demands, so you 541-3687. ■ MEC Ministries holds heal- • Start a family gift ex- breathing and restoring in- can combat them before they ■ Greater New Bethel Bap- ing services every fourth Friday change. ner calm. lead to a meltdown. With tist Annex Bldg. in Miami ■ First Haitian Church of at 7:30 p.m. Call 305-693-1534. 6 Plan ahead. Set aside Some options may include: a little planning and some Gardens provides behavioral God hosts a food drive every specifi c days for shopping, • Taking a walk at night positive thinking, you can health, intervention and treat- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Nation of Islam Muham- baking, visiting friends and and stargazing. fi nd peace and joy during the ment services for Black men at Call 786-362-1804. mad Mosque #29 holds meet- other activities. 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TOTAL TIME: 0:25 COOK: 0:20 LEVEL: EASY SERVES: 6-8 SERVINGS POTATO GRATIN STACKS TOTAL TIME: 1:20 INGREDIENTS PREP: 0:10 3-4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled 2 tbsp. melted butter LEVEL: EASYYIELD: 12 STACKS 1 tsp. maple syrup kosher salt INGREDIENTS Marshmallows, for topping Pecan halves, for topping 2 lb. peeled russet potatoes, thinly sliced 1 1/2 c. half-and-half (or whole milk) 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. nutmeg DIRECTIONS 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2 tsp. chopped thyme 1 tsp. kosher salt Slice sweet potatoes into 1/4” coins. 1/2 c. ﬁ nely grated Parmesan Toss with melted butter and maple 1/2 c. shredded Gruyère 2 slices bacon, fried and crumbled syrup and place in an even layer on a fresh chopped parsley, for serving

baking sheet. Sprinkle each coin with DIRECTIONS salt. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until Preheat oven to 350° and grease a standard 12-cup muffi n tin with cooking spray. tender, fl ipping the sweet potatoes Toss potatoes in half-and-half, garlic halfway through. Remove baking sheet powder, nutmeg, pepper, thyme, salt, and Parmesan. Divide the potato mixture from oven and turn on the broiler. between muffi n tin cups to create 12 potato stacks. Cover with foil and bake until tender, Top each cooked sweet potato round 40 minutes. with a marshmallow. Place under Uncover the muffi n tin and top each potato stack with gruyère and bacon. Bake until broiler and broil until the marshmallow cheese is melted and the sides are beginning to turn golden, 20 minutes more. is puffed and golden. Immediately re- Garnish with parsley and let cool in pan for move from oven and top each marsh- at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm. mallow with a pecan half.

CRANBERRY BRIE BITES LEVEL: EASYYIELD: 24 INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS 1 tube crescent dough Cooking spray, for pan Flour, for rolling out dough 8 oz. wheel Brie 1 c. whole berry cranberry sauce 1/2 c. chopped pecans 6 sprigs of rosemary, cut into 1" pieces.

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375° and grease a mini muffi n tin with cooking spray. On a lightly fl oured surface, roll out crescent dough, and pinch seams together. Cut into 24 squares. Place squares into muffi n tin slots. Cut brie into small pieces and place inside the crescent dough. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce, some chopped pecans, and one little sprig of rosemary. Bake until the crescent is golden, about 15 minutes. Serve warm. 12B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Edmonson gifts 2,000 turkeys for holidays

Vice Chairwoman of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Audrey Edmonson handing out free turkeys to residents of District 3 to help them celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Vice Chairwoman Edmonson col- laborated with sponsors: Bucelo Law Group, MCM, Global Project, Inc., Miami Worldcenter, Related Urban Develop- ment Group, Clear Channel, FP&L, DACRA, Akerman LLP, ALG, Atlantic Pacific Communities, BASF, EAC Consulting, Gravity Consulting/Moishe Mana, LSN Partners, Signa- ture Flight Support, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Resorts World, Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Cole and Berman Law Group, The Potolemy Group, International Electrical Union 349, Wynwood BID, Miami Marlins, Waste Management, World Waste Recycling, Progressive Firefighters, Ode- brecht, Southern Strategy and Mt. Sinai MBC. They gave away 2,000 turkeys to individuals and residents of elderly and public housing who signed up.

—Photos by Armando Rodriguez/Miami-Dade County THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 13B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017

the 20-member, volunteer safety and foolish not to be prepared. security team is made up of active mili- The Anti-Defamation League of Flori- tary and law enforcement, who drill da regularly partners with the Broward regularly, according to operations pas- Sheriff's Office to organize security con- tor Danny Fernandez. At weekly ser- ferences for all local religious institu- vices, which draw an average of 6,000 tions and organizations. The subjects worshippers, these security officers are covered include conducting counter- in plain clothes and armed. surveillance, de-escalating confron- The church also hires uniformed Bro- tational situations, improving critical ward Sheriff’s deputies to handle traffic infrastructure and preparing for active In Florida it is illegal and security. shooter situations. “The world is full of people struggling “The unfortunate reality is that any to carry a firearm into with different life situations,” said Fer- religious or communal institution may nandez. “There is a devil out to kill and become a potential target,” ADL Flori- schools, on university destroy. There is evil. Unfortunately da Regional Director Sheri Zv said in a campuses and in that it is real, and we want to provide a statement. “Therefore, proactive secu- safe environment.” rity planning must be an integral part airport passenger The Archdiocese of Miami, which of an institution’s culture.” includes 109 parishes and missions On Monday — just a day after the terminals. But the in Broward, Miami-Dade and Mon- shooting at the First Baptist Church in state’s 1.7 million roe counties, has no policy on bring- Sutherland Springs, Texas — Calvary ing guns into churches, according to Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale concealed weapons spokeswoman Mary Ross Agosta. was rocked by a report of an armed in- “If someone does have the appropri- truder on campus that came in over the permit-holders are not ate licensing and training, and they school’s alert system, according to Cal- barred by law from feel they must carry [a weapon] into vary spokesman Michael Miller. bringing firearms into churches, synagogues “The unfortunate reality is that any and mosques. religious or communal institution may become a potential target.”

— Sheri Zv, Anti-Defamation League of Florida

a church, I would hope they do it dis- The report turned out to be a false creetly,” she said. alarm. But it did trigger a sweep of the FAITHFUL PRAY — Broward Sheriff Scott Israel called campus by Fort Lauderdale police and carrying a concealed weapon “an indi- Calvary’s security team, which includes vidual decision.” armed uniformed and plain clothes of- “If a pastor or rabbi says do not bring ficers, Miller said. weapons in, you have to comply with State law now prohibits anyone ex- that or select a different church,” Israel cept law enforcement officers from car- AND PACK A GUN said. “If allowed, you have to feel con- rying guns in K-12 schools and colleges fident, prepared and that you’ll able to and universities, regardless of whether do something with the weapon to stop those schools are public or private. HOUSES OF WORSHIP IN SOUTH FLORIDA OFTEN HAVE a threat.” A Florida House bill that would have But for some religious leaders, bring- allowed concealed guns on such prop- ARMED PARISHIONERS AND GUARDS FOR PROTECTION ing a gun to a worship services smacks erties was withdrawn in May. of sacrilege. In the Texas shooting, a citizen who By Mike Clary them,” said Weber, 53. ing parishioners are prepared to shoot “How do you justify that you’re fol- was across the street from the church Sun Sentinel In the wake of last weekend’s mass back. shooting at a Texas church, where 26 “It’s a good thing to have citizens who lowing a person who prayed to God to grabbed his weapon and fired at the forgive people who were killing him, gunman, hitting him twice, authorities When Chris Hill goes to church, he’s people were slain by a gunman, Lone are carrying if, Heaven forbid, the need and at same time take up arms?” said said. With help from another passer- packing heat. At synagogue, gun shop Star State Attorney General Ken Pax- arises for them to defend against evil the Rev. Dwayne Black of The Sanctu- by, that citizen then chased after the owner Kim Waltuch is armed, often ton sparked controversy when he sug- terrorist or whatever,” said Weber, who ary Church in Fort Lauderdale. shooter until the gunman took his own with a Smith & Wesson .38 Special re- gested everyone should be armed all himself is licensed to carry. “I have no The Rev. Wendy Woodruff, pastor life. volver. the time, including in church. problem with that.” at Church of Our Savior in Boynton It is unclear if any members of the And when Pastor Scott Weber is in Yet a sampling of opinion in South In Florida it is illegal to carry a fire- Beach, doesn’t think arming the flock Texas church were armed. the pulpit looking out over his flock Florida shows that there are already arm into schools, on university cam- would be effective. “It made me sick to my stomach that at Connected Life Christian Church in plenty of guns in churches and other puses and in airport passenger ter- “If someone comes to do us harm, a place where people come to worship Boca Raton, he has a good idea which religious institutions, strapped to an- minals. But the state’s 1.7 million then that’s a sad thing,” said Woodruff. God, to seek peace, could be the scene worshippers are armed with concealed kles and in the purses of worshippers concealed weapons permit-holders are “I don’t think having someone armed is of violence,” said Weber. “One of the weapons. and on the hips of plainclothes security not barred by law from bringing fire- going to stop it.” first thoughts I had was, I wonder if Some are church greeters and ush- teams. arms into churches, synagogues and But since houses of worship are not there were people in church who were ers. “They are trained to be looking for And if a shooter opens fire in the mosques. immune to violence, others think it legally armed? problems and to know how to deal with sanctuary, some of these pistol-pack- At Potential Church in Cooper City, Della Reese, beloved actress, of ‘Touched by an Angel,’ dies By Jordan Runtagh you the news that our beloved so many years on and in concert halls. ly on July 6, 1931 in Detroit’s scope. Now using her famous people.com Della Reese has passed away Touched By an Angel. For nine years, we Black Bottom neighborhood, stage name, she signed a deal peacefully at her California I know heaven has were privileged to Reese began singing in public with Jubilee Records in 1953, Della Reese, the vocal pow- home last evening surrounded a brand new angel have Della as part of at just 6 years old at her lo- releasing six albums largely erhouse who later starred as by love. She was an incred- this day. Della Reese the CBS family when cal church, establishing her composed of jazz standards. heaven-sent Tess on the televi- ible wife, mother, grandmother, will be forever in our she delivered encour- roots in gospel music. Her vo- National fame would come in sion series Touched By an An- friend, and pastor, as well as hearts. Rest in peace, agement and opti- cal talent flourished and by 1957 with the release of “And gel, died Sunday evening at age an award-winning actress and sweet angel. We love mism to millions of 13 she was tapped to perform That Reminds Me,” a Top 20 86. singer. Through her life and you.” viewers as Tess on with Mahalia Jackson’s gospel hit and her first global seller. She leaves behind children work she touched and inspired “We’re deeply sad- Touched By an An- group, with whom she’d later She followed it up with “Don’t James, Franklin and Domi- the lives of millions of people,” dened to learn of the gel. We will forever tour. You Know?” — which would nique, as well as husband her costar Roma Downey con- passing of Della Re- cherish her warm em- She formed her own group, become her signature song, Franklin Lett. She was prede- firmed to PEOPLE in an exclu- ese,” CBS tells PEO- REESE braces and generosity the Meditation Singers, in the and a string of hits including ceased by daughter Deloreese. sive statement. PLE in a statement. of spirit. She will be late 1940s, but her exposure to “Not One Minute More, “And “On behalf of her husband, “She was a mother to me :She was a multi-talented, greatly missed. Another angel jazz artists like Ella Fitzgerald Now,” “Someday (You’ll Want Franklin Lett, and all her and I had the privilege of work- award-winning performer who has gotten her wings.” and Sarah Vaughan sparked a Me to Want You),” and “The friends and family, I share with ing with her side by side for shined brightly on soundstages Born Delloreese Patricia Ear- desire to broaden her musical Most Beautiful Words.”

Apostolic Liberty City Church New Vision For ChristMinistries Brownsville 93rd Street Community St. Mark Missionary Revival Center of Christ 13650 N.E. 10th Avenue Church of Christ Missionary Baptist Church Baptist Church 6702 N.W. 15th Avenue 1263 N.W. 67th Street 4561 N.W. 33rd Court 2330 N.W. 93rd Street 1470 N.W. 87th Street 305-836-1224 305-836-4555 305-899-7224 305-634-4850/Fax & Messages 305-634-6604 305-836-0942 305-691-8861 Order of Services Order of Services Order of Services Order of Services Order of Services Order of Services Wed. Intercessory Prayer Sunday Morning 8 a.m. Early Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Early Morning Worship Sunday 7:30 and 11 a.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Lord Day Sunday School 9:45am Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. ..Morning Worship Worship Service Morning Service 11 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 5 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 9:30 a.m Sunday School Sun.-Eve. Worship 7:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m. Sunday Evening Service ...6 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m. Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study Tues. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Tue. Bible Class 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:30pm Tuesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting Fri. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Fellowship 10 a.m. Thurs. Morn. Bible Class 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. website: cmbc.org Dr. & Mrs G. S. Smith Evangelist Eric W.Doss Rev. Michael D. Screen Min. Harrell L. Henton Pastor Rev. Carl Johnson Rev. Dr. C.A. Ivery, Pastor

Jordan Grove Missionary New Birth Baptist Church, The Cathedral of Faith International Pembroke Park Church of Christ Hosanna Community Baptist Church 2300 N.W. 135th Street 3707 S.W. 56th Avenue • Hollywood, FL 33023 Baptist Church 5946 N.W. 12th Avenue 2171 N.W. 56th Street (Ofﬁ ce) 954-962-9327 305-751-9323 Order of Services 305-637-4404 • FAX: 305-637-4474 Order of Services Sunday Worship 7 a.m., 1 (800) 254-NBBC Order of Services Order of Services Early Worship 7 a.m. 11 a.m., 7 p.m. 305-685-3700 SUNDAY TUESDAY Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Fax: 305-685-0705 Bible Study ...... 9 a.m. Bible Study ...... 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. NBC 10:05 a.m. Bible Study, Thursday 7:30 p.m. Worship 11 a.m. Worship 4 p.m. Tuesday (Bible Study) 6:45p.m. www.newbirthbaptistmiami.org Morning Worship. ..10 a.m. WEDNESDAY Youth Ministry Mission and Bible Wednesday Bible Study Evening Worship ... 6 p.m. Bible Study ...... 7:30 p.m. Mon.-Wed. 6 p.m. Class Tuesday 6:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. www.pembrokeparkchurchofchrist.com Pastor Douglas Cook, Sr. Bishop Victor T. Curry, D.Min., D.D, Senior Pastor/Teacher Minister Kevin D. Jones, Sr Rev. Charles Lee Dinkins

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

MARK 16:15 14B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER N I N M EMORIAM • H APPY B IRTHDAY R EMEMBRANCES • D EATH N OTICES • O BITUARIES • C ARD OF T HANKS N N , , , Wright and Young' Range 'Hadley Davis In Memoriam' Happy Birthday Happy' Birthday ELIZABETH POSTELL, 81, ROXIE ANN TAYLOR, 67, Miami Gardens In loving memory of, In loving memory of, In loving memory of, room attendant, administrator LEWEY MACK LYNN, SR., 69, died November secretary for retired, died 16. Service 2 Greater Miami November 16 p.m., Saturday Service Corps at home. View- at St. Paul AME of Miami-Dade ing 1-5 p.m., Church. County, died today. Service November 1 p.m., Satur- 16. Survivors day at Church of include her Christ Written in daughter, Joy Taylor; brother, Heaven. YURI VOLOVICH, 70, chef, died Dean Taylor (Laverne); and a November 17. host of other relatives and friends. VERNA PRINGLE, 77, retired, Services were Memorial service 11 a.m., Saturday died Novem- held. at Carol City United Methodist ber 18 at Jack- Church. son Hospital North. Viewing BOBBIE HAMITER, 90, 1-5 p.m., today. homemaker, Service 1 p.m., VICTOR E. SAWYER CURTIS DEXTER JACKSON ELLA ELOISE ETHERIDGE died November Saturday at St. 06/16/1939 - 11/24/2016 AKA “CJ” 17. Survivors Mark Missionary 11/24/1930 - 10/13/2016 11/23/1962 - 03/21/2015 include her Baptist Church. To some you are forgotten, LINDA VIOLA TISDALE- daughters, To some you are forgotten, but to us, the ones who loved Gone but not forgotten. MARTIN, 73, Paulette , to some you are of the past. Jay's and lost you, your memories You are always in our hearts. comptroller, Brewton But to us, the ones who will always last. Love, mom, dad, daughters, died November (Wallace), and DR. CHORETTA BENNETT- loved and lost you, your The Family sisters, brother and family. 19. Service 11 Patricia Greer; DICKENS, 59, memories will always last. a.m., Saturday son, Theophilus Hamiter (Beverly); pharmacist, The Family. at New Harvest nine great-grandchildren; sisters, died November Church. Dorothy Johnson (John), Madeline 18. Survived In Memoriam In Memoriam Roach, and Joyce Barry; brother, by children: In Memoriam Theophilus Roach; and a host of Wayne (Stacey) In loving memory of, In loving memory of, other relatives and friends. Litany Dickens and In loving memory of, WALTER CLIFFORD FRAZIER, 5 p.m., Friday in the chapel. Dr. Kimberly 77, laborer, died Service 11 a.m., Saturday at Holy Dickens; November 15. Redeemer Catholic Church. grandchildren: Naomi Dickens, Services were Canon Dickens, Duke Dickens; held. HAZEL A. GABRIEL, 89, retired mother, Mary Bennett; sisters: teacher, died Gloria Robinson, Thelma Bennett, November 14. Carolyn Bennett, and Essie Services were Bennett and a host of aunts, held. uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Memorial service 11 a.m., Friday at Jay's Funeral Home, RASHARD PIERCE, 24, died 17420 Homestead Ave, Miami, FL November 18. 33157. Repast: 10170 SW 171 Service 11 Street, Miami, FL 33157. a.m., Saturday at Peace , In Memoriam Missionary Gregg L. Mason EURIE LEE DAVIS JIMMIE WILLIAMS, SR. Baptist Church. 02/13/1938 - 11/24/2010 WINIFRED LOUISE ADDERLY In loving memory of, 01/10/1943 - 11/26/2016 JOSEPH HENRY PRICE, SR.

WATERS, 76, I thought of you yesterday 03/07/1938 - 11/28/2013 homemaker, Although you are gone, your memories will continue and days before that too. I died November think of you in silence and Thinking of you during this 18. Survivors to live on in our hearts. Holiday Season and always. BABY LEGACY SIMPKINS, The Family often speak your name. All I seven days old, died November include: have are memories and pic- You are dearly missed. 14. Service 11 a.m., Friday at son, Kevin tures in a frame. Your loving wife and family. Caballero Rivero Dade North. Van Waters In Memoriam You are truly missed and (Kimberly); loved. daughters, Iris , In loving memory of, Your children, Jimmie, Jr., In Memoriam AJ Manuel Waters Hunter, Sr. (Alaric), Sandra Mitzi and Jamal; grandchil- Waters Collins (Clay), Mia Laverne dren and great grandchild. GREGORY GREEN, 46, died Waters, Sabrina R. Waters, Simona In loving memory of, November 1. Janel Waters; brother, Patrick Services were Adderley (Christine); sisters, held. Thora Johnson, Francia Johnson In Memoriam (Kenneth), Eula Mae Smith; other relatives and friends. Viewing 5-9 In loving memory of, p.m., Monday, November 27 in the REMELDA CHERRY chapel. Service 12 p.m., Tuesday, 08/08/1960 - 11/11/2016 November 28 at The Historic Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment: This has been one difﬁ cult Caballero Rivero Dade North. year for us. NICKOLA L. LARRY-BURNETT, Love, Joe and the kids 50, bus driver, died November 14 , at Memorial Regional Hospital. Eric S. George Service 4 p.m., Saturday at Second Happy Birthday Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, LARRY EUGENE CLAYTON, Miami. 65, died Novem- In loving memory of, GREGORY GREEN ber 16. Service 08/31/1971 - 11/01/2017 , 12 p.m., Satur- CHARLES MYRICKS Richardson day at New 79th Final resting place in 12/13/1944 - 11/24/2016 Street Word Warrenton, Georgia. CATHERINE FELDER 78, Church Miami. For more information please Your life was a Blessing. homemaker, email Tinytimpaschal@gmail. Your memory a Treasure. died November com or call 561-216-9159. MICHAEL LOVETT You are LOVED beyond 15 at Jackson 01/12/1961 - 11/18/2013 words and missed beyond Memorial Measure. You will forever live Hospital. JOSEPH SAMUEL SMITH, 37, M-agniﬁ cent Husband in my Heart. Service 10 a.m., died November 11. Arrangements VIEW YOUR I-ncredible Father Your loving wife, Delores. Saturday at are incomplete. K-indred Spirit Mount Calvary OBITUARIES E-xtraordinary Friend. Missionary , You’ve been gone for four Baptist Church. Hadley Davis MLK ONLINE AT years. HONOR YOUR WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Yet, you live in our hearts LOVED , SYLVESTER WEATHERSPOON, forever! Grace 66, security, SHIRLEY ANN DAVIS We Love-ett You Always! ONE WITH AN died November 11/21/1944 - 07/14/1991 Your Family. MALCOLM EUSTACE 8 at home. View- IN MEMORIAM NICHOLAS, ing 1-5 p.m., to- Love, Crick and Dina III, 18, student, day. Service 10 died November a.m., Saturday 12. Services at Mount Olive In Memoriam In Memoriam were held. Primitive Baptist Church. In loving memory of, In loving memory of,

WILLIAM SMITH, 76, died No- vember 5 at , North Shore Manker Hospital. Ser- vice 2 p.m., JOE LAMB, 62, security ofﬁ cer, Saturday in the died November chapel. 15 at home. Service 1 p.m., Friday in the chapel. , Nakia Ingraham RODRIGUE JEANNOT, 50, services rep, died November 14. Services were held. LARETTA JAMES HOLMES, YVONNE MAJOR DONNA BURGER-MAJOR 82, cafeteria manager, died 04/14/1933 - 11/28/2015 03/06/1959 - 11/25/2003 November 14 at home. Service 11 SEE YOUR a.m., Saturday at New Providence Milton, Greg and family Neat, Daja, T.T. and Greg Missionary Baptist Church. OBITUARY ONLINE WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM The Miami Times Entertainment Lifestyle F ASHION • H IP H OP • M USIC • F OOD • D INING • A RTS & C ULTURE • P EOPLE SECTION C MIAMI,& FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES

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n “If All I Was Was Black” (Anti), Mavis Staples sings of social injustice and racial discord, her voice warm and loving, her phrasing at times clipped with sup- pressedO anger. Exploring a new subject matter she’s addressed throughout a career that began almost 70 years ago with the Staple Singers, here Ms. Staples testifi es that she still believes that love and dialogue are the way forward. She refuses to point to fl aws in her opponents MAVIS without recognizing the fl aws in herself. But she also acknowledges a change in American culture: Having long ago visi- ted with the mother of Emmett Till—the 14-year-old who in 1955 was brutalized and lynched in Mississippi following an accusation that he had fl irted with a white Staples woman—and sung often in support of Martin Luther King Jr. , she sees that progress toward a more perfect union is ‘If All I Was Was Black’: Troubled now thwarted and that vile, anti-Ameri- can forces that seemed vanquished have returned. Times Call For Love and Dialogue Please turn to STAPLES 6C 2C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Antigua, Barbuda showcased in Riverwalk Festival Islands hit hard during recent hurricanes The Miami Times Staff Report

Antigua and Barbuda,the Ca- ribbean island nation that bore the brunt of two different hurricanes this summer was honored recently at the 10th annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade held near downtown Miami. The event drew hundreds of locals and visitors during a sunshine and fun-filled day along the city’s Riverwalk district. Jessica Berman, vice president of the Antigua and Barbu- da South Florida Association, represented the country in a double pavilion that included —Photos courtesy of David Brown a colorful display of carnival costumes, rum cake, craft Country pavilion of Antigua and Barbuda, Jessica Berman, Vice President of Antigua and giveaways. Elliot Mason, and Barbuda’s South Florida Association--with goodie bags from the Ministry of Tou- a track and field star from rism with jam and jellies, rum cakes, costumes from carnival bands and other arts and Please turn to FESTIVAL 6C craft.

Elliot Mason, a track and field star from Antigua and Mocko Jumbie stilt walkers and Miss Jamaica Florida Tazia Hall of Cocobee "Bees Wax " Candles. Barbuda, poses with singer Kristal Benjamin. Pageantry contestants. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 3C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 Young South Florida girl makes Nickelodeon history Terry wanted to make sure little Zoe Terry, youngest to win Halo brown girls like her loved their own image as well, no matter for philanthropic work with dolls what anyone said. With this mission in mind, Terry foun- Miami Times Staff Report Nick Cannon. ded Zoe’s Dolls, an organization This year’s concert, featured that focuses on girl empower- “South Florida’s Zoe Terry Kelly Clarkson, who received ment and anti-bullying through was honored during the Nicke- the HALO Hall of Fame Award a variety of programs and events lodeon HALO Awards Show for for her work with a wide vari- that incorporate fitness, self-ex- her philanthropic work with ety of organizations. Terry was pression, community spirit, and Zoe’s Dolls.” honored for her work with Zoe’s empowerment. Terry received her HALO Dolls, an organization she star- Terry, who has chapters of Award during a star studded ted when she was just five years Zoe’s Dolls in not only South concert thrown to honor the old. Florida, but Mississippi, Texas community work of Terry and Zoe will have a watch party and Georgia, donates dolls to three other young honorees. Sunday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. at The schools, churches, shelters, fo- The Helping And Leading ARC located at 675 Ali Baba Ave- ster homes as well as in Haiti Others (HALO) Awards will air, nue, Opa-locka, FL 33054, with and Africa. She has given out Sunday, November 26 a 7 p.m. some of the girls she gives dolls close to 20,000 since starting on all of the Nickelodeon Net- too and some of the girls that six years ago. As part of her works. Nickelodeon brought to- work with her on Zoe’s Dolls. HALO award, Zoe will receive a gether some of the most popular As a 5-year-old Terry was $10,000 scholarship for school stars to pay tribute to the four bullied for the color of her skin and $20,000 for her organiza- young honorees for how they and her “puffy hair.” After her tion Zoe’s Dolls. are helping and leading others. mom and teachers helped her From left to right: Caleb White, Zoe Terry, Nick Canon Raegan Junge and Andrew For more information on Zoe’s The show is the brain child of understand she was beautiful, Dunn. Terry will be honored with a Halo Aard Sunday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. Dolls visit www.zoesdolls.com. Free books and a Metromover ride Early Learning Coalition, county partner during Miami Book Fair Miami Times Staff Report “We know that a child’s brain develops up to 90 The Early Learning Coa- percent before the age of five, lition of Miami-Dade and making reading to children Monroe recently partnered at an early age extremely with the Miami-Dade County important to their overall Department of Transportation development,” said Evelio and Public Works during the Torres, president and CEO of Miami Book Fair Internatio- the Early Learning Coalition nal to host “Read and Ride.” Miami-Dade and Monroe. At the event, which started “Our hope is that events Nov. 17, the organizations like Read and Ride, and the gave away dozens of free Miami Book Fair Internati- children’s books, along with onal will inspire parents to reading tips to Metromover ri- read with their young child- Malika Saffo and ders. The goal of the initiative ren daily. Through our part- Debbie Saffo show was to remind parents of the nership with the Opportunity the books and importance of reading with Institute, we are a talk, read, information they their children and encourage sing city, which means we received. riders to attend the book fair. Please turn to BOOKS 6C —Photos courtesy of the Early Learning Coalition 4C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER GOBBLE

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Ways to save money on Thanksgiving dinner By Kellie Ell the price only blessings and Offers.com and Groupon.com money if you’re throwing away Walmart offer large amounts of USA TODAY goes up. If you your pennies with have deals on gift baskets and a lot of food,” Lempert says. fresh food at discount prices. want to save these quick and fl ower arrangements. Butterball has a cooking cal- Target has a deal right now for Thanksgiving is the holiday money, you easy tips to save. culator to help you determine 0.99 cent 6-oz boxes of Kraft for appreciating fi ne wines need to have a 2. MENU the right amount of food per Stove Top Stuffi ng in different and good food with family and plan in place. 1. PARTY Create a budget and deci- person. fl avors, compared with $1.93 friends. But overindulging can "You have to First, decide de what’s important. No one And don’t wait until a week at most Publix stores. Variety be pricey. The average consu- be a creative what kind of ever eats the cranberry sau- before Thanksgiving to start shops like dollar stores and mer will spend approximately cook," says event you’re ce? Leave it off the menu and shopping. Stores are more T.J. Maxx are also great places $97.55 this Thanksgiving on Phil Lempert, going to have. save both time and money. likely to have the products to fi nd staples and canned food non-travel related expenses, grocery expert If you’re ho- Instead of offering guests three you want the earlier you shop at markdown prices. Double according to a recent survey by and food in- sting a party, variations of dessert, just since quantities often run out up on the savings by combi- LendEDU, an online market- dustry ana- have a pot- pick one. “Planning out the the closer you get to any kind ning store sales with coupons place for student loan refi nan- lyst, who runs luck. Tell your menu by person is expensive,” of event, Lempert notes. That and buy in bulk when possible. cing. The company compiled Supermarketgu- guests to bring Lempert says. “If you try to means you might end up shop- Also, supermarket chains like the dating by asking 1,000 ru.com. "A lot of something to share. do everything for everyone, ping at a more expensive store Aldi and Lidl are 30% to 40% participants, ages 18 and up, your menu depends “It’s the spirit of the you’re going to waste a lot of out of convenience. less expensive than traditional how they plan to celebrate. on who you're inviting holidays,” says Andrea money.” Instead, he recom- supermarkets, according to This, of course, is only an over: people with aller- Woroch, a consumer and mends making a list of who’s 3. FOOD Lempert. “They use their own estimate and does not inclu- gies, gluten-free, people money-saving expert. “People coming over and what dietary Shop around and compare brands, so it’s cheaper and a de name brand products or who don't like turkey. Plan want to help.” And if you’re restrictions each person has to prices. Different stores have great way to save,” he says. anything fancy. Toss in side out as much as possible." the guest, don’t show up ensure you're making the right different deals. Big box dis- Shop for in-season produce dishes, desserts and booze and This holiday, count your empty-handed. Websites like amount. "You’re not saving any count stores like Target and Please turn to DINNER 6C THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017

slip…” Her name was Ms. Ella Thomas Jones, Sr. was All THE T. Greenwich. We were young American and a FAMU Hall and those words didn’t sink of Fame Inductee. He played WHIRLv in for most of us, especially for FAMCEE during the 1936- By Vennda-Rei Gibson [email protected] me. I think about Ms. Green- 1940 period as a member Social wich and offer silent prayers of the collges’s 1st and 2nd Last weekend all roads led to Rosa Roberts Simmons, and of gratitude for her and her National Championship Orlando for the largest HBCU Patricia Harper Garrett. dedication to her homeroom teams. Honoree “Tom” Jones game in the country, the In HBCU history there are students. played Rattler football from Florida Classic. A rivalry be- so many remarkable men and The weekend also was a 1972-75 before graduating in tween the Bethune Cookman women who were instrumen- celebration for the National 1976. University Wildcats and the tal in educating thousands Rattler ‘F’; Club, Inc. as they On Sunday, November 19, Florida A&M Rattlers. These who went out into the world presented their Awards Gala Denese Blake Waiters and weekends are always fi lled and passed on their learning and Dinner at the Doubletree by mom Carolyn Smith Blake with nostalgia and meetings to others that they taught. We Hilton at Sea World on Friday, were proud as they were on and reunions. And this year must pass it on. People like November 17. The National hand in Philadelphia to pin was no exception as a group Mary McCloud Bethune, Wil- Rattler ‘F’ Club are dedicated daughter and granddaughter of sisters from Gamma Tau liam H. Gray, Jr.; Nathan B. to assisting the university Ashley Waiters as she was Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Young; Dr. George W. Gore; in promoting academics initiated into Alpha Kappa Sorority from Bethune Cook- James E. Colston and many, Left to right: Denese Blake Waiters; Ashley Waiters, Ca- and athletics to weld former Alpha Sorority at the University man met to celebrate their many others. Another remark- rolyn Blake. student` athletes of FAMU of Pennsylvania. They now 60th anniversary. Shirley able man and role model for into a working agency. The represent three generations in Payne Fields, Leona Johnson thousands of students who sage these words: “I have only self that managing my actions 2017 honorees were: Interim Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Swilley, Gloria Smith Bur- entered the doors of More- just a minute, only 60 seconds is the right key to managing President Larry Robinson, Inc. rows, Ruth Dunsmore Wil- house, Spelman College, At- in it. Forced upon me, can’t my time and fi nding my pur- Ph.D.; Lt. Col. Gregory l.Clark; As we all join family and liams, Faith M. Speed, Betty lanta University, Clark and refuse it; Didn’t seek it, didn’t pose and thus controlling my Chairman Thomas Jones, friends during this season Gibbs Jennings, were among Morris Brown Colleges, and choose it; I must suffer I lose it; thoughts and my world. So Jr.; Coach Darlene Moore, of Thanksgiving, no matter those initiated in the fall of the Interdenominational Theo- Give account if I abuse it. Just grateful for the words of wis- Ed.D.;Gregory J. Coleman; where we are, “Home is where 1957 and they were excited logical Seminary, the schools a tiny little mini, But eternity is dom learned at a young age Vaughn Wilson; Thomas the heart is.” Blessings for a to get together for this mile- that were a part of Atlanta in it.” from those older and wiser. “Tom” Jones, Jr.; and Roy A. safe, happy holiday fi lled with stone. Among those there to University Center of Black I know that there are times I had a homeroom teacher at Moore. Honoree ‘Tom” Jones gratitude as we all journey in support and celebrate with the higher education. when we waste time, some- Dorsey Junior High in the 7th is a native Miamian and the life. Living, Praying, Loving, group were: Cynthia Mitchell Dr. Benjamin E. Mays would times too much. On the jour- grade who would tell us: “Make son of the late Thomas Laughing, Singing and Dancing Clarke, Leah Swilley Watts, often quote from an unknown ney I often have to remind my- use of time, let not advantage and Ruth Jones. His father, in the Whirl. Blessings. The Black excellence exhibited by director Kahlil Joseph Davis. Noah was motivated to Seattle, where they reared fi gured it to include multiple Filmmaker captures the hope, the in part by his father, Keven their two sons: Kahlil, born directors.) Joseph Davis — an extremely in 1981, and Noah, born in Joseph draws very little highs, and the losses of Black life intelligent and charismatic 1983, both of whom went on distinction between his com- By Hilton Als make us go up to that school,” attorney and an advocate for to careers in the arts. Noah mercial work and the art that The New Yorker meaning, Don’t mess up, do the rights of young artists— became a curator and painter he produces on his own. A better than great, and never let who challenged him to bring whose canvases bring to mind true auteur, he displays his Black excellence is a thing. “them” (the goyim, those ofays) museum-quality exhibitions to David Lynch’s unchartable twi- particular sensibility in pieces People — from Beyoncé see you sweat. inner-city residents. light world, and Kahlil (under ranging from a commercial Knowles to Venus and Serena Several years ago, Knowles Before his death, in 2012, the professional name Kahlil for the British telecommuni- Williams to folks you haven’t encountered the Black ex- at the age of fi fty-four, from Joseph) the creator of intelle- cations company O2, starring heard of — are into it. It’s less cellence of the Underground a brain tumor, Keven Davis ctually and emotionally dense Gary Oldman, to “Wildcat,” a a movement than a standard: Museum, in Arlington Heights, was an outspoken proponent short fi lms showcasing Black short fi lm about Black cow- believers set the bar high not a mostly Latino, Black, and of Black excellence. (“Never excellence, strangeness, and boys in Grayson, Oklahoma. only for themselves but also for Asian neighborhood near cen- accept mediocrity” was one history, who has worked for Joseph often shoots in Black- others who share their vision, tral Los Angeles. The museum, of his credos.) The son of a artists and commercial clients and-white, which emphasizes especially when it pertains which is not at all under- Brazilian mother and a Black including Knowles, Shabazz the Blackness of his subjects’ to Black history, stories, and ground — the name evokes the American father, he grew up Palaces, Kendrick Lamar, and skin. His actors and models sit style. Black excellence harks strength and the resistance of Kahlil Joseph, at the New in Sacramento and met his Kenzo. Joseph was originally staring at the camera, iconic in back to an earlier time, when the Underground Railroad — Museum, for the opening wife, Faith Childs-Davis, as a the sole director of Knowles’s their stillness. Or he observes hardworking, aspirational was founded, in 2012, by an of his installation “Shadow student at Loyola Marymount 2016 visual concept album, them in slow motion, walking parents told their kids, “Don’t artist couple: Noah and Karon Play.” University. The pair moved “Lemonade.” (She later recon- Please turn to JOSEPH 6C 6C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

■ Miami-Dade Economic Ad- ■ Women in Transition of table #1. Call 305-333-7128. cond Saturday at Denny’s in Miami vocacy Trust (MDEAT) is seeking South Florida offers free compu- Gardens. v interested county residents to apply ter classes for women. Call 786- ■ Inner City Children's Touring Lifest yl e HAPPENINGS for one of three committees -- Eco- 477-8548. Dance will have free Introductory ■ The Miami Jackson Class of Compiled by The Miami Times staff [email protected] nomic Development Action Com- Classical Ballet Workshops for girls 1971 meets 3 p.m. every fi rst Satur- mittee (EDAC), Housing Advocacy ■ The date for the Adult West ages 6-8 and 9-12 on Monday and day at Gwen Cherry Park NFL/ YET ■ The Alpha Gamma Chap- until 2a.m. Call 305-733-4674 or Committee (HAC) or Youth Action African Senegal Slave Departure Wednesday evenings. Call 305- (meeting area). Call 305-305-0290. ter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, 305-546-3770. Committee (YAC). For more infor- Tour will be June 10-22, 2018. Call 758-1577 or visit www.children- Inc. invites the public to their 50th mation about MDEAT Action Com- 305-332-6365. dance.net. ■ Unspoken Dance Company is Annual Candlelight Vesper Ser- ■ The Miami-Dade Chapter of mittee Application process, contact now recruiting dancers ages 5 and vice, Sunday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. at Bethune-Cookman University, 305-375-5661 or email MDEATIn- ■ The Surviving Twin Network ■ Karate Classes at Range Park up. To register call 305-409-7490 Mt.Tabor Baptist Church. meets the second Thursday of each [email protected] welcomes the support of twins or on Monday, Wednesday and Thurs- or email unspokendanceco@gmail. month, 6:30 p.m. at the Omega siblings, who have experienced day from 6-8 p.m. Call 305-757- com. ■ The Miami Northwestern Center. ■ The Miami Carol City Class such loss, to share with others, as 7961. Class of 1968 meets every 4th Sa- of 1968 meets every 4th Sunday at a source of comfort. Call 305-504- ■ The Northwestern Class of turday at 2 p.m. at The African Heri- ■ Tennessee State Alumni As- 4 p.m. Call 305-494-6265. 4936. ■ Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. 1959 meets every third Saturday tage Cultural Arts Center. Call 305- sociation/ Miami-Dade Chapter, meets 10 a.m. every second Satur- from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.at the Af- 218-6171. meets every 3rd Saturday, 9 a.m. at ■ The George Washington Car- ■ The Northwestern Class of day at the African Heritage Cultural rican Heritage Cultural Arts Center. The African American Cultural Arts ver High School Class 1966 meets 1962 meets every 2nd Saturday at 3 Arts Center. Call 305-439-5426. Call 786-897-2646. ■ The Miami Northwestern Center. Call 305-336-4287. the 2nd Saturday each month at p.m. at The African Heritage Cultu- Class of 1973 meets every 3rd 1234 N.W. 79th St. at 12 p.m. Call ral Arts Center. Call 305-681-3330. ■ The Miami Central High ■ Division of Blind Services Vo- Sunday at 4 p.m. Call 786-877-1176 ■ The Morris Brown College 305-300-7630. Alumni Association meets every cational Rehabilitation Program or email [email protected]. Miami- Dade/ Broward Alumni ■ Florida A & M University second and fourth Wednesday in provides services to the visually im- Association monthly meetings are ■ The Miami Carol City Class (FAMU) National Alumni Associ- Miami Central High library at 7 p.m. paired. Call 305-377-5339. ■ Liberty Square Project held at North Shore Medical Center, of 1968 meets every 4th Sunday at ation (NAA) South Dade Chapter Call 305-370-4825. Friends and Family Reunion Inc. Room C each 3rd Saturday from 4 pm. We are planning our 50th Reu- invites you to join them the 4th Wed- ■ The North Dade/ Miami Ca- will host their 4th Annual Banquet/ 9:30-11 a.m. Call 786-356-4412 nion for September 14-16, 2018. Call nesday of each month at Commu- ■ Northwestern Alumni Class rol City H.S., Class of 1967 invites Dance on Sat. Dec. 2 from 5 p.m. to 305-494-6265. nity Health Center of South Florida of 61 meets at YET Center every you to join them aboard the Carnival 10 p.m. Call 696-1819 or 305-333- ■ The Miami Jackson Class of at 6 p.m. second Tuesday 12 p.m. Call 305- Conquest Sept. 24-30, as they cele- 8539 1968 meets every second Monday ■ The Gold Coast Chapter of 696-1154. brate their 50th Class Reunion. Call at the VFW located at 11911 West Florida A & M University meets ■ Booker T Washington Class 305-336-6293 or 305-333-7613 . ■ Miami Jackson General Class Dixie Highway and is planning for every 3rd Saturday at The Urban of 1967 meets every third Saturday ■ The South Florida Alumni of 1970 present a ‘Christmas Party’ their 50th Reunion June 14-18, League of Greater Miami McDuffi e from 4-6 p.m. at the African Heri- Chapter of North Carolina Central The deadline for the Lifestyle Cal- on Friday, December 22 from 8 p.m. 2018. Call 305- 336-7663. Center at 10 a.m. Call 305-370-9026. tage Culture Arts Center East Por- University meets 11 a.m. every se- endar is on or before 2 p.m. Fridays. Families can’t wait for Thanksgiving much earlier. Santa Monica, More Americans are celebrating Turkey Day earlier Calif.-based supermarket ana- By Anne Marie Chaker lyst Phil Lempert says as many as 75 percent of retailers are The Wall Street Journal marketing Thanksgiving fare Some families like their right after Halloween, com- Thanksgiving meals over by pared with less than 5 percent sunset. Holly Salmons prefers three years ago. earlier. Five days earlier. Some Thanksgiving foods “There’s less competition may even be cheaper. “The for our time, and fl ights are price of a pumpkin pie two cheaper,” explains Salmons, days before Thanksgiving will chief executive of the Long- be higher than two weeks or a wood, Fla.-based Better month before,” he says. Business Bureau of Central In a recent survey of over —Photos courtesy of the Early Learning Coalition Florida and mother to 4-year- 2,000 adults by Pittsburgh- old Grayson. Thanks to the based polling fi rm Civic- Melissa Katz, left, Diane Arias, Stephanie Katz and Ja- new date, Salmons says she Science, 16 percent of re- ckye Russell are ready to had out books at the Govern- was able to snag airfare to spondents indicated they are ment Center MetroRail/Metromover station. Knoxville, Tenn., for just $211 choosing to celebrate Thanks- a person round trip, includ- giving early this year. Another ing a return from Chattanooga ing travel logjams as it is for celebrating Thanksgiving some 13 percent said they would be Little commuters read and extra charges for bags and roasted turkey. Enticed by other time. willing to move Thanksgiving seat selection. cheaper travel, less competi- Supermarket analysts say to an earlier date in the BOOKS Children’s Alley Tot Lot, in Thanksgiving, fi rst celebrat- tion for days off and greater grocery stores have noticed future. Chief executive John continued from 3C partnership with the Miami ed in 1789 and falling on the availability of family members, more families planning early Dick says more people are Children’s Museum, where fourth Thursday in November, more Americans are choos- Thanksgivings, and are pitch- willing to sacrifi ce tradition to want to get parents engaging children enjoyed interactive is as well-known for generat- ing the early-bird route and ing Thanksgiving-related foods Please turn to FAMILIES 8D with their children in their activities. daily activities, and looking As part of the Read and for teachable moments. The Ride event, the Early Lear- train, the Metromover, the bus ning Coalition also asked pa- New music release: ‘If All I Was Was Black’ are great times to read with rents to take the “Unplug and your child, talk and bond.” Connect” pledge, promising to which she and Ry Cooder revi- But, as she so often has, “Who told you that? / They lie STAPLES The ELC and County teams put down their mobile devices continued from 1C sited the civil-rights movement. Staples rises above hate and and they show no shame.” Her early 2016 disc, “Livin’ on the hateful. Certain that God Tweedy surrounds Staples passed out free books at the and spend quality time tal- “If All I Was Was Black,” a High Note,” produced by M. and justice are on her side, with a sympathetic band inclu- Government Center Station king, reading and/or singing which arrives on Friday, is her Ward, concluded with “MLK she offers solutions that re- ding his son Spencer and Ste- and to riders aboard the Me- with their young children to third collaboration with Wilco’s Song,” a folk blues in which quire patience, commitment phen Hodges on drums; Scott tromover itself. The Read and stimulate their personal and Jeff Tweedy, who wrote and pro- Staples sang excerpts from a and a willingness to accept a Ligon on various keyboards; Ride event was just one way to educational development. duced the album. Musically, 1968 King sermon. For the most disproportionate amount of re- and guitarist Rick Holmstrom receive free children’s books The ELC has already gathe- it is of a piece with her run of part, though, Staples offered sponsibility for strife. “People and bassist Jeff Turmes, who, from the ELC during the Book red 1,000 signatures on the fi ve earlier 21st-century stu- songs of faith, both traditional are dyin’ / Bullets are fl yin’ / like Hodges, have been mem- Fair weekend. The ELC also Unplug and Connect petition. dio recordings that constitute and recently composed, many No time for tears / We’ve got bers of Staples’s live band. A had a tent at the Book Fair, All parents are encouraged a very satisfying late period. informed with an optimism work to do” is how she puts it battery of backup singers gi- where guests picked compli- to take the pledge by visiting It links to the Staple Singers’ that now seems misplaced. in “No Time for Crying.” “Litt- ves the music a gospel lift. As mentary books. The orga- http://www.unplug.elcmdm. easygoing blend of pop, gospel Without naming names, le bit from you and a little bit a songwriter, Tweedy interpre- nization also sponsored the org. and light funk while tossing in Staples and Tweedy cite cur- from me,” she sings in “Little ts her longstanding positions. a pair of folk blues; and most rent events in the new songs. Bit,” adding, “Simple as it gets She believes in the essential tracks would slide in without “Poor kid, they caught him / We set each other free.” If goodness of those who see quarrel on a mixtape with the without his license / That those sentiments seem too pat and savor the shared humani- Antigua and Barbuda on Staple Singers’ “If You’re Ready ain’t why they shot him,” she and idealistic — and minus ty and she won’t obsess over (Come Go With Me),” “I’ll Take sings in “Little Bit.” In “Build a Staples’s delivery, some read those who don’t. She offers her You There,” “Respect Yourself” Bridge,” she states: “When I say as such — she makes clear hand to those who may view display at Riverwalk Fest and other hits. my life matters / You can say that she’s also a realist who it with increasing and inexpli- Much as it is here, the quest yours does too / But I bet you won’t be told to pipe down. cable suspicion and disdain. If FESTIVAL Miss Haiti International, Ms. for racial equality was a lyrical never had to remind anyone / In “Who Told You That,” she’s those who live to loathe reject continued from 2C U.S. Earth and Miss Interna- theme for some of her other con- To look at it from your point of advised “My, my don’t explode it, so be it: “Oh I won’t be afraid tional World and Miss Junior temporary recordings, in par- view.” She concedes her wrath / We don’t want to rock the / If that’s how you want to stay Antigua, autographed pictures Orange Bowl. ticular the gritty “We’ll Never in “We Go High.” “I have a mind boat,” but she immediately / I’ve got love,” she sings in the for the crowd of more than Visitors enjoyed an array of Turn Back,” the 2007 album in to bury them whole,” she sings. challenges that soft counsel: title track. 400 people. entertainment and sights. This The festival also had a seri- year’s featured artist was Pa- ous purpose. Organizers and paloko, a well-known Haitian visitors donated two huge bins artist, who painted a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be expensive of personal hygiene products image of a Seminole Indian in designated for Barbudans af- full dress. you’re saving on a turkey.” De- feeling adventurous, Costco has paycheck” spending. But it has DINNER fected by Hurricane Irma. The helicopter fl y by U.S. mer says stores usually start some of the best prices when it a surprisingly affordable selec- continued from 4C The opening ceremony ki- Coast Guard followed the City announcing the deals about 10 comes to seasonings and spices, tion of wine and beer deals if cked off with the Urban Tour of Miami Fire Boat with a wa- days before Thanksgiving. Sho- according to the KrazyCoupon- you buy in bulk, including a 10 and even consider hitting up a Host telling the history of the ter display in the Miami River. pRite is offering its Price Plus Lady Demer. “Pure vanilla ex- percent case discount when you local farmer's market if you live mouth of the Miami River. Other entertainers included in warmer weather. As for des- club members a variety of dis- tract is the best deal you'll fi nd purchase six or more bottles. counts now until Nov. 23. Pu- in the whole store," she says. Cost Plus World Market, which Winners from from six local vocalist Kristal Benjamin, sert, Woroch says Costco is a pageants participated in the Mocko Jumbie Caribbean stilt steal for sweets like pumpkin blix, a southeastern-based gro- Costco also offers low-cost ba- has locations around the U.S., cer that operates almost 1,200 sics like cooking oil and baking also offers similar case dis- opening, including Miss Ja- dancers, and the Caribbean and apple pies. “I’ve seen mar- maica Florida, Miss Runway, Starlets. kups at other stores as much stores in seven states, will have powder. They are even cheaper counts. “You can get the Two as 130 percent,” she says. aggressive holiday ads with if you're buying in bulk. Rare Buck Chuck at Trader Joe’s,” buy-one-get-one-free items. spices can be found at your lo- Demer says, referring to the 4. FREE OR DISCOUNTED But spokeswoman Maria Brous cal ethnic and specialty shops, chain's Charles Shaw brand. Black excellence in fi lmmaking says prices and specials will which have a tailored selection “But if you want good quali- TURKEY needle skip, thereby changing vary according to geography. of goods, and are great if you're ty wine for cheap, then go to JOSEPH Look for free turkey promo- the fl ow of things. Many stores offer other bar- only in the market for a small Whole Foods.” continued from 5C tions. Many large grocery store Now Joseph has made his gains as well, like a free-ham- amount. And skip the bottled chains across the U.S. offer away from the camera, as if most personal fi lm to date, the if-you-buy-a-turkey deal. Stash spices, since you're mostly just 7. DECORATIONS free birds and other dinner they were tired of being seen. A twenty-three-minute “Fly Pa- items if you spend over a cer- the second helping of meat in paying for the glass jar. 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If you’re not bum rap as the leader in “whole ring them for next year. with scratches that make the tial Minorities” in 2003. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER The Miami Times Business &Finance SECTION D MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES LIFETIME ACHIEVER: AFFORDABLE HOUSING Betty T. MATTERS #100GreatIdeas for our Ferguson fair housing disparity Ex-commissioner to be honored by the Community groups offer possible solutions By Daniella Pierre idea that caught my eye was Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce creating student housing op- Trending on Facebook last tions at Miami Dade College. I By Janiah Adams week was the biggest virtual thought this was an incredible [email protected] community brainstorm about idea and solution with great housing affordability in South potential that would help com- An educator who became a political force be- Florida that I've ever seen. muter students in search of an hind the creation of Miami Gardens is the hono- Produced by Radical affordable place to live, study ree at Black Miami’s business and holiday gala. Partners and supported by and work. There are already The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce will J.P. Morgan Chase, six colleges in the state salute former Miami-Dade Commissioner Betty #100GreatIdeas brought of Florida that offer T. Ferguson at its 12th annual Holiday Gala on together a host of resi- student dorms to their Saturday, Dec. 2. During the gala, Ferguson dents from both near full-time students. Now, will receive the H.T. Smith Lifetime Achieve- and far as well as the we just need the fund- ment Award. Betty T. Ferguson following host organi- ing for it and the buy-in Chamber leaders say Ferguson has long Lifetime Achievement zations: South Florida from MDC. Throughout fought for the community in her years of Award honoree Community Develop- the week, there was public service. ment Coalition; Miami- also a need for clearer, “The purpose of the gala is to recognize Dade Branch NAACP; PIERRE unifi ed messaging when individuals in our community who have New Florida Majority; it comes to affordable Please turn to FERGUSON 8D Engage Miami; Community housing. When you really look —Photo credit: Courtesy of Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce Justice Project; Catalyst Mi- at it, we have so many terms ami; University of Miami Of- that are not even leading to or fi ce of Civic and Engagement; creating anymore affordable Miami Homes for All and South housing options for anyone lo- Florida Community Land Trust cally or statewide. These are a all came together to spark the few of the great ideas that can conversation and ideas on how be implemented now. to solve one of our major issues in the South Florida region: MORE HAS TO BE DONE, NOW housing affordability. It is a known fact that the Many of the ideas and housing crisis in both Miami solutions that came about ad- and Miami-Dade County are dressed supply, demand, fund- reaching alarming rates in ing, strategic planning, acces- both markets. As I have been sibility, higher wages, clearer saying for the last year, it and housing innovation. One Please turn to PIERRE 8D Elijah Wells Lydia Muniz Matt Haggman

to be completed in summer Crapp said. But he added that 2018. The fi rst phase is an the effort to employ people at 855,000 square-foot Amazon the business park is county- distribution center that will wide. have 1,000 jobs. Amazon will “The services that we offer pay the county up to $1.8 mil- are to assist all of Miami-Dade lion a year in rent. County,” Crapp said. “We can’t The second phase will be just restrict to just one city.” the construction of a 280,000 When the project was fi rst square-foot warehouse, and announced, Miami-Dade the third is a 5,000 square- County offi cials announced foot offi ce building that will the site would generate 2,300 house the Carrie Meek Foun- jobs with salaries starting at dation. $37,000. Those numbers were

—Photos courtesy of Foundry Commercial An unclaimed warehouse in the Carrie Meek Business Center with potential jobs for Miami residents. Carrie Meek Business

—Miami Times photo/Gregory Reed From left to right: David Blount, senior project manager Park moves froward for Foundry Commercial; Lucia Davis-Raiford, Miami- Dade’s social-services director and daughter of former Job seekers meet with employers at Opa-locka vendor and job fair Congresswoman Carrie Meek; Tony E. Crapp, Sr., executive director The Carrie Meek Foundation; and Zoey By Philippe H. Buteau 215 N. Perviz Ave., on Nov. 16 sits on 97 acres near Curtiss lease is now a part of a joint Angulo with Foundry Commercial during the Construc- Special to The Miami Times for a “Construction Vendor St. and NW 42 Ave., will be venture between the foundati- & Labor Opportunity Fair.” the future home of an Ama- on and Foundry Commercial, tion Vendor & Labor Opportunity Fair that took place at Employers and potential The event gave the foundation zon warehouse, an additional an Orlando-based development Sherbondy Village Community Center on Nov. 16. employees made connections and Foundry’s subcontractors warehouse and the Carrie company. The foundation has at a construction networking a chance to bring people on Meek Foundation. A ground- a 30 percent stake in the for- Crapp said the goal is for 70 reduced later to 1,000 jobs event for the Carrie Meek In- board in the construction of breaking ceremony took place profi t company, called CCRE percent of the 1,000 jobs to be with salaries ranging from ternational Business Park in the business park. in June 2017 for the ware- Meek LLC, and Foundry has fi lled with Miami-Dade Coun- $24,017 without benefi ts to Opa-locka. “Hiring is the goal,” said house. the remaining 70 percent. ty residents. However, he also $27,500 with benefi ts. The Carrie Meek Foundati- Tony Crapp Sr., executive The deal to develop the 120 The Miami-Dade Board of said that Opa-locka is a focus Opa-locka Commissioner on, Foundry Commercial and director of the Carrie Meek acres of county land next to County Commissioners appro- area and a priority. Matthew A. Pigatt and Mayor about a dozen other busi- Foundation. the Opa-locka Airport goes ved the lease transfer in 2016. “Opa-locka has high pover- Myra Taylor said Amazon’s nesses were at the Sherbondy The Carrie Meek Interna- back to 2008 when the foun- The business park will con- ty, high unemployment and presence in the city is great Village Community Center, tional Business Park, which dation secured the lease. The sist of three phases and is set there is a high need for jobs,” for Please turn to MEEK 8D 8D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Sears could sell up to 140 more stores Ideas for aff ordable housing By Nathan Bomey ership options. This is unaccept- USA TODAY PIERRE continued from 7D able! Things are getting worse and Ailing department-store a comprehensive strategic plan is chain Sears Holdings rea- is unreasonable and downright still very unclear. What we have to ched a deal that will allow it unjust for individuals and fami- remember is that affordable hous- to sell up to 140 additional lies who are paid minimum wage ing is not problem only for the poor properties as it faces moun- ($ 8.10) and earn substantially or Black people. In fact, these days ting losses and declining less than the prescribed area me- it is clear that un-affordability sales, likely setting the stage dian income ($51,800) to shell out crosses income, race and gender for another round of clo- $1,500, $1,600 or even $1,800 for lines. That's why I'm calling for a sures. housing. housing state of emergency, now Sears said Wednesday that This has been going on for far that will provide housing relief! If it had reached a deal with too long and local policymakers re- you're on that dais, and not saying a U.S. government pension main silent. Among the only elect- anything or putting forth any leg- board to regain the right to ed offi cials saying anything about islation about affordable housing sell the 140 locations that housing our housing crisis locally get off now. and let those who have had previously been shielded are county Commissioners Bar- an interest in making the commu- from such a plan. bara Jordan, Jean Monestime and nity better do so. The company is expected Daniella Levine Cava; state Rep- Are you priced-out of affordable to use all of the proceeds resentative Roy Hardemon; and housing and homeownership in from the sales or fi nancing newly elected Miami Mayor Fran- South Florida? Let's hear about deals — estimated at $407 cis Suarez. Others, including some it! Share your story and solution The retailer has been struggling mightily against stiff competition with dis- school board members remain si- today. Contact Daniella Pierre af- million — to fund a pensi- counters, the rise of Amazon.com and nimbler rivals. on plan that still supports lent while their constituents lack fordablehousingmatters@gmail. about 100,000 benefi ciaries. The retailer has been brands and pledging assets The company said its per- housing and affordable homeown- com. Sears spokesman Howard struggling mightily against as collateral. formance was slightly better Riefs declined to identify the stiff competition with dis- Sears warned Wednesday when factoring out a reduc- locations included in the ag- counters, the rise of Ama- that it would post a third- tion in the number of Kmart reement, which comes after zon.com and nimbler rivals. quarter net loss of $525 mil- pharmacies and a decline Thanksgiving comes earlier the company already an- Sears stock tumbled 4.6 lion to $595 million, which in the amount of consumer for fresh vegetables — asparagus, nounced closures of more percent to $4.77 at 1:01 p.m. would be down from $748 electronics for sale at its FAMILIES continued from 6C Brussels sprouts and green beans than 400 stores this year. He Wednesday. million a year earlier. stores. — and champagne for morning Mi- Sales at stores open at The retailer also said Wed- also declined to say whether The accord signed with the fi t things more easily into their mosas. least a year fell 15.3 per- nesday that it had reached any of the properties are al- Pension Benefi t Guaranty lives. Their pleasant realization: The cent. That included a 17 per- its 2017 goal of slashing ready closed and whether Corp. comes as the retailer The economic incentive to bust last-minute grocery errand was rel- cent drop for Sears locations $1.25 billion in costs, which the company could arrange continues to use its dwind- the Thanksgiving-on-Thursday atively peaceful. “It wasn’t like all and a 13 percent decline for has included shuttering deals that would allow it to ling resources to keep the tradition can be considerable. The the marshmallows were gone or all Kmart stores. hundreds of stores. lease the sites. doors open, including selling busiest and most expensive depar- the cranberry jelly was gone,” Jur- ture day of the Thanksgiving pe- gess says. “If it had been Thanks- riod is the day before the holiday. giving Day, they wouldn’t have had Round-trip fl ights for itineraries anything.” Jurgess says she would Former commissioner Ferguson is honoree starting on Nov. 22 average $344, consider hosting an early Thanks- according to Hopper, a mobile app giving again in the future. FERGUSON ers Association of Miami- under-fi nanced, under-ma- that predicts and analyzes airfares. Some families settle on a fall date continued from 7D Dade County and raised the naged, and the opportuni- Traveling sometime the week of when they happen to be in town money to build the NFL Yet ties for them to scale their Nov. 12 lowers fares an average of at the same time. Stacee Silagi, a demonstrated their ser- Center in the Scott Carver business is limited.” 26 percent. Flights the week of Nov. 37-year-old stay-at-home mom in vice and commitment to neighborhood, which serves Knowles said one of the 5 are 34 percent lower. Silver Spring, Md., is having her the community,” said Eric 500 children on a daily ba- hurdles of Black businesses Leigh Menninger, a 38-year-old brother-in-law, Howie, and his girl- Knowles, president of the sis. is that owners don’t always stay-at-home mother in Gaines- friend, Emily, over from San Diego Miami-Dade Chamber of This gala’s theme for this bring their entire team to ville, Fla., realized her family would for a week starting on the 14th. Commerce. year is “An Evening with an the table, which includes an be in the middle of a cross-country They will pick a day sometime that Knowles said Ferguson is Afro-Cuban Beat.” Other attorney, a marketing team, move over Thanksgiving. So she week to share a Thanksgiving meal. being honored because of honorees include Matt and an accountant. and her two sisters decided the “They’ll probably want to go into her years of continued ser- Haggman, a community “We don’t want to say that family would celebrate Thanksgiv- D.C., and so we’ll work it around vice. leader, who will be presen- we don’t know something,” ing on Saturday, Oct. 28, which the touristy stuff,” she says. “She was very instrumen- ted with the Citizen of the Knowles said. “We want the Menninger marked on her calendar Silagi’s husband, Sandor, is a pi- tal in creating the city of Mi- Year Award; Lydia Muniz, world to think that we know as “Fauxgiving.” lot who travels frequently but will be ami Gardens and so much the CEO of Big Brothers Big everything that we’re doing Other than the date being a in town that week. She feels the ac- more that she has done for Sisters of Miami, who will and we don't. That’s where a month early, the meal was tradi- tual date doesn’t matter. “It’s about Miami-Dade County ove- be presented with the Dis- lot of the failure comes into tional, her sister, Stephanie Jur- being with your family and feeling rall,” Knowles said. “She tinguished Service Award; play and also, we don’t take Eric Knowles gess, says. Jurgess did most of her grateful for your lives,” she says. has been a groundbreaker, and Elijah Wells, a young the opportunity to create grocery shopping the week before On actual Thanksgiving, she is a leader and a giant voice ward County line. actor, writer and fi lm di- partnerships.” near her home in Tampa, Fla. Find- planning a low-key day with her in our community for many Ferguson said receiving rector, who will be presen- Knowles said 2018 can be ing a frozen, 15-pound Butterball husband and three children Eva, 4, years, fi ghting for the rights this award is an honor. ted with the David Fincher bright for Black businesses. turkey at the grocery store was no Juniper, 2, and Hazel, 6 months. of those in need.” “You can imagine I feel Young Innovator Award. “The future is bright for problem. “We’ll just throw some things in Ferguson began her te- great,” Ferguson said. “This Miami-Dade County Mayor those businesses that take She made apple pie the night be- the crockpot, go to the park, read aching career at Howard is quite an honor, especial- Carlos Gimenez will serve the bull by the horn and fore and woke up early Saturday books and do art projects,” she University in Washington, ly because of the name of as the honorary chairman embrace the challenges and morning to prepare the stuffi ng. says. While the rest of the world is D.C. then taught at Flori- the award itself, the H.T. and will honor the leaders learn from their opportuni- The turkey went into the oven at scrambling, she says, “it’s nice to da Memorial University and Smith Lifetime Achievement that have impacted South ties that are presented to 8:30 a.m. Then Jurgess sent her have a holiday where we don’t re- Miami-Dade College, where Award. It means a great Florida. them,” he said. husband, Todd, to do a grocery run ally have an agenda.” she retains professor eme- deal because I think a great The Miami-Dade Cham- To attend the gala, indi- ritus status. She served on deal of H.T. Smith. I consi- ber of Commerce brings vidual tickets are available the Miami-Dade County der it an honor to be con- businesses together to net- for $200 per person and Invitation to Bid Board of Commissioners for sidered worthy of receiving work and grow. Knowles $2,250 for a table seating 10 11 years, during which time this award.” said during this past year, guests. Event sponsorships, Vibratory Replacement / Stone Columns she facilitated many en- Smith is a noted attor- Black businesses continue ranging from $3,000 and W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company and Jackson Health Systems cor- hancements in the county, ney and law professor who to grow but face obstacles. up, are also available and dially invite subcontractors to complete and submit their bids by Tuesday De- including over $20 million was Miami-Dade County’s “Black businesses con- offer corporations the op- cember 12, 2017 no later than 2pm for the following project: to improve infrastructure fi rst Black assistant public tinue to grow, but at the portunity to promote one’s and $12 million for a com- defender, and the county’s same time, face the chal- company to an audience of Jackson Health System munity center. Today, she fi rst Black assistant attor- lenges that all businesses South Florida’s top busi- JHS West Medical Campus continues to advocate for a ney. He paved the way for have,” Knowles said. “But ness executives, elected go- Metrorail extension to the many Black lawyers today more challenges because of vernment offi cials and com- The Invitation to Bid includes the following packages: North Miami-Dade/Bro- by starting the Black Lawy- the mere fact that they are munity leaders. • Site Conditions of the Contract and Specifications – Issued for Construction – May 5, 2017 • Site Drawings – May 5, 2017 Jobs openings to fi ll the Meek Business Park • Superstructure and Shell Package – August 3, 2017 • Perkins & Will PDF Vibro Foundation Loads company in Opa-locka gi- • Small Business Enterprise (SBE) & Responsible Wages – MEEK Attached Form A-6, A-14 & A-16 continued from 7D ves prestige and legitimacy in potential of Opa-locka’s its long-term prosperity. Still, growth,” Pigatt said. Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings and other construction they said, they are concerned Taylor said the location documents will be available through www.iSQFT.com. Respond to Jessica Mill- about jobs for residents be- of the distribution center is er at [email protected] to get access to bid documents. yond the construction phase. good for workers who live in “Having a Fortune 500 Opa-locka. All bids must delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial Hospital Facilities, Design and Construction Department trailer located at the corner of NW12th Ave. and NW 19th St. Complete address is listed below:

Jackson Memorial Hospital – FD&C Command Center Trailer 1 Attn: Mike Posey 1811 NW 12th Ave. Miami, FL 33136

There is a pre-bid walk-thru scheduled for December 7, 2017 at 9am at the project site at 7800 NW 29th St. Doral FL 33122. —Photos courtesy of Foundry Commercial A drawing of the Carrie Meek Business Park in Yates is committed to supporting the economic development of certified Mi- Opa-locka. ami-Dade county small business enterprise-construction (SBE-C) firms. Mi- ami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are encouraged to submit a bid pack- “It gives our people an ad- I don’t know whether they’re age for this and future projects. W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company vantage because Amazon is open to people with criminal and associated partners are an equal opportunity employer minorities/females/ right here,” she said. records.” veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. In addition to the salari- Crapp said it’s up to each es, Pigatt said he is concer- individual employer, but the All questions can be directed to Mike Posey at [email protected]. ned that he has not seen any foundation will work with communications about the both parties to reach a posi- availability of jobs nor has he tive conclusion. The founda- seen information about any tion will work with applicants —Miami Times photos/Gregory Reed additional job fairs. to determine if their records An employer with Conlan Construction accepts a “I’m not too fond of the pay,” can be expunged and with business card from a prospective employee at the he said adding that $24,000 employers for them to at least Construction Vendor & Labor Opportunity Fair that is considered low pay. “But interview and not dismiss ou- took place at Sherbondy Village Community Center what’s the plan for the big tright applicants with crimi- piece once the center opens? nal records. on Nov. 16. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 9D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 Before the cheers, the protest

AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY, PREGAME RITUALS INCLUDE TAKING A KNEE AND PLAYING THE SONG KNOWN AS THE BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM

By Marc Tracy at least to the 1980s, accor- The New York Times Alex Jones, left, and Sydney Stallworth, the ding to Howard’s former sports cheerleading captains, raised their fi sts during the information director, Edward Hill Jr. And the song’s informal WASHINGTON — A few mi- playing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is known nutes before kickoff on Oct. 7 stature as the Black national at Howard University’s Greene as the Black national anthem. “I think about liberty and anthem predates the codifi - Stadium — about two miles justice for all, and how it’s not being executed in our cation of “The Star-Spangled from the White House — the country right now,” Stallworth said. Banner” as the national an- public address announcer them in 1931, said Imani Per- said, “We ask that you please ry, a Princeton professor whose rise as we honor the United book on “Lift Every Voice” is States of America.” At the due out next year. 50-yard-line, four members of During “Lift Every Voice,” the Air Force R.O.T.C. presen- which last Saturday was ted the colors. played immediately before the But when the university’s national anthem, the Howard “Showtime” marching band cheerleaders, the band’s dan- played “The Star-Spangled cers and some spectators in Banner,” Howard’s cheerlea- the crowd of several hundred ders, who were lined up at one raised their arms in the Black end zone, did not heed the Power salute. Then, with a request. They were kneeling. fl ourish, the cheerleaders, Much discussion has focused one at a time down the line, on N.F.L. players who have switched from raised fi st to knelt during pregame rendi- bent knee, like a row of falling tions of the anthem to protest dominoes. what they see as systemic There was no booing from racism. The player who igni- the crowd, as there has been at ted these demonstrations last several N.F.L. stadiums where season, quarterback Colin players have knelt. The lack Kaepernick, has not been of- of drama also contrasted with fered a job in the league since what reportedly happened the opting out of his contract with same day at Kennesaw State, the San Francisco 49ers in a public university in Georgia, March. President Trump used where fi ve cheerleaders at- a crude epithet in a reference tracted controversy and drew last month to the protesting threats for kneeling during the players, saying they should be —Photo credit Andrew Mangum for The New York Times national anthem. fi red, and the N.F.L. is pushing “It’s not surprising that when players to stand. have performed their own face before the game. “I think the greatest — and so lucky to For decades, at home games there’s an anthem protest, you With a few exceptions, the protest. about liberty and justice for have this platform.” the anthem has been paired see H.B.C.U.s at the forefront protests have not spread to the “I think about the national all, and how it’s not being exe- The cheerleaders’ gesture, with “Lift Every Voice and of the resistance, because college game, which generally anthem and what it stands cuted in our country right now. which began in September Sing,” the turn-of-the-century that’s where we’ve always does not have players on the for,” said one of the captains of And I think about how lucky I 2016 shortly after Kaepernick’s hymn that has become known been,” said Marc Lamont Hill, sidelines during the anthem. the squad, Sydney Stallworth, am to go to the greatest histo- protest gained notice, is not as the Black national anthem. a Temple University professor Since early last season, ho- a junior from Odessa, Fla., as rically Black university in the the only distinguishing mark The “Lift Every Voice” traditi- who studies African-American wever, Howard’s cheerleaders she applied foundation to her country — not arguably; it’s in Howard’s pregame program. on at Howard games goes back Please turn to PROTEST 10D 10D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER HBCU cheerleaders stand for justice PROTEST Demarco Brooks, continued from 9D who became the cheerleaders’ coach culture, referring to this season, said that historically Black col- he opposed kneeling leges and universities. — “it wouldn’t be my “H.B.C.U.s are a fi rst choice” — but space of nurture,” he that he was respectful added, “where you of their rights. can be surrounded He insisted that by Black excellence, each cheerleader deci- Black genius, and de for herself whether Black excellence and to kneel. The captains brilliance can become said it would have normalized. And also been fi ne had anyone Black resistance can declined, but no one become normalized.” did. Camille Washing- And the squad is ton, the mother of a intent on sticking to Howard player, was this ritual. in the stands wearing “Injustice is still Kaepernick’s 49ers continuing,” Stall- jersey. For this game, worth said. “So we’re she said, she felt she going to continue to could wear neither —Photo credit Andrew Mangum for The New York Times kneel until we see a team’s apparel given A member of Howard's athletic staff with a tattoo of a raised change.” that she had atten- fi s t . ded North Carolina Central University, lieve in.” shake” style, said Alex Howard’s opponent. As at many Jones, Stallworth’s (North Carolina Cen- H.B.C.U.s, Howard’s fellow captain, makes tral won, 13-7.) But cheerleading squad it distinct from most her jersey was also a rivals the football others. tribute, she said, to team in visibility and “We do add an ad- Kaepernick’s protest. in emphasis on ritual. ditional fl avor, a litt- “I’m a teacher,” A Howard cheerlea- le more spice into Washington said, der from decades ago our cheers and our “and I want our kids is likely to remember dances that make it to know they have a exactly how to per- pop just a little bit voice, and one way to form the signature “It more,” Jones said, do that is protesting Takes a B” cheer. The adding that “being in a way that brings squad’s “stomp and in that Black space light to what they be- opens it up.” THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 11D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 TimesClassifi e d FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR SALE EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT PERSONALS

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The Rattlers led by 14 points in the fourth quarter – FAMU’s fi rst double-digit lead over Bethune-Cookman since 2011 – but the Rattlers couldn’t close out their arch rivals, a running theme for FAMU this season. Bethune-Cookman scored 19 points in the fi nal quarter to drop FAMU 29-24 in front of a crowd of 47,819 here at Cam- ping World Stadium The win was Bethune-Cookman’s seventh in a row over Florida A&M, which ties a in Orlando on Satur- record set by FAMU for consecutive Florida Classic victories. day. —Photo credit: Joe Rondone/Democrat It was FAMU’s FAKE PUNT DISASTER where we’re were at.” Wood, whose contract head coach of the fourth conference loss Wood said the game B-CU head coach is up next month. Rattlers. The bands Steal the show as FAMU takes on Bethune-Cook- by seven points or fe- essentially came Terry Sims said the New interim athletic Wood said he defi - man during the Rattlers 29-24 Florida Classic loss at Camping wer this season. down to a bizarre fake play was a momen- director John Eason nitely thinks FAMU is World Stadium in Orlando Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. “We lost a tough punt with just under tum-shifter. said he’s going to lea- in a better place than football game today,” 10 minutes left in the “As far as it being ve the decision regar- when he took over be- and if it doesn’t work With a laugh, he an- that I will make this said head coach Alex fourth quarter with a deciding factor in ding whether to retain fore the 2015 season. then, then I get it. And swered, “It depends on type of public com- Wood. FAMU leading 24-17. winning or losing the Wood up to outgoing He referenced the I get it today, if that’s who you ask. I don’t ment...,” he wrote af- The win was Bet- Punter Chris Fad- game, I don’t know,” AD Milton Overton Jr. team’s 948 APR score the way it goes. I get know, I’m not going to ter the game. hune-Cookman’s se- doul was planted by Sims said. “It was just and interim President for this season, as it, if that’s the cul- debate that.” “Coach Alex Wood venth in a row over B-CU’s Cameron Rig- two guys trying to Larry Robinson. well as high graduati- ture, that’s great, no State Rep. Ramon MUST be fi red imme- Florida A&M, which by (who split two de- make a play and Ca- Overton’s fi nal day on rates and the fact problem.” Alexander, a FAMU diately for the fake ties a record set by fenders to make the meron came out on as FAMU’s athletic FAMU is no longer on Wood was directly grad, went to Twitter punt call in the 4th FAMU for consecutive play) for a loss of two top.” director is Dec. 1. probation. asked if he thinks he’s to call for Wood’s fi - Quarter of the Florida Florida Classic victo- yards on the play. He said earlier this “Usually you coach earned a contract ex- ring. Classic....and I mean ries. The Rattlers had The Wildcats sco- UNCERTAINTY season he’d wait un- through your senior tension. “It is extremely rare immediately.” a chance to take the red on their next AHEAD FOR FAMU til after the season to class, which is four lead with more than drive, though the ex- With the season make any decision on years,” Wood said. a minute left on the tra point was blocked over, attention now Wood’s future. “You coach them guys clock, but redshirt so- and FAMU was able turns to the fate Wood is 8-25 over because you’ve been phomore quarterback to hold on to a 24-23 of head coach Alex three seasons as the trying to develop them Ryan Stanley threw lead. an interception with Wood said the fake 36 seconds left. punt was part of the Stanley fi nished the game plan, and that game 16-of-28 pas- Faddoul was waiting City of Miami sing for 236 yards, a for a certain look from B-CU. He said he ne- Notice of Solicitation touchdown and an in- ver communicated terception. The Ratt- RFQ No.: 16-17-056 Faddoul should stop lers picked up 369 Title: Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Services looking for that setup, yards of total offense. for Biscayne Boulevard so that’s why the fake Bethune-Cookman RFQ Due Date Tuesday, January 16, 2018: at 2:00 PM put up 154 of their punt happened. “We had planned 366 total yards in the Voluntary Pre-Proposal Conference for it in the fi rst half fourth quarter. The City of Miami when we’re trying to Wildcats were led by 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor South Conference Room score if we were be- MVP Larry Brihm Miami, Florida 33130 hind or the game was Jr. who went 26 for Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 1:00 PM. 36 through the air even. It was not part of the plan when you for 280 yards and a (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: go ahead, especially touchdown. He also Friday, December 15, 2017 at 5:00 PM) had 4 yards on the in a short fi eld. “It if works, we’re all ground, but two rus- Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s office geniuses. But it wasn’t hing touchdowns. located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 supposed to be called, The Rattlers fi nish poor communication. the 2017 season 3-7 For additional information, please contact Anthony Rolle at Arolle@miamigov. That falls on me. That and 2-6 in conference com or visit our Procurement Opportunities webpage at: http://www.miamigov. single-handedly lost play. com/MiamiCapital/NewBidsandProposals.html The fi rst segment this football game today. Plain and simple. of B-CU's postgame THIS SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” IN ACCOR- Bad coaching decisi- press conference after DANCE WITH SECTION 18-74 OF THE CITY CODE. the Wildcats won the on on my part to let it happen, to let that call Florida Classic for the DP# 29637 Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager seventh year in a row. get to the fi eld. That’s 12D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 22-28, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

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in Dallas or maybe the deep bonds shared GIANNIS in San Antonio by Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Milwaukee hasn’t simply been the backdrop for Antetokounmpo’s fairy tale rise to American stardom; it has been home for virtually his whole family for all but the fi rst few months of his N.B.A. life. Antetokounmpo admits, furthermore, that ANTETOKOUNMPO the unexpected death of his father just over a month ago has him leaning on his ad- opted hometown more than ever. Charles He’s changing the way all positions are played Antetokounmpo died of a heart attack on Sept. 29 at age 54. By Marc Stein, The New York Times “I can feel the love from the city every day I step on the fl oor,” Giannis Antetokounmpo said. “For me, what I’m going through now, ILWAUKEE — Michael Redd averaged 26.7 points I appreciate it even more.” Charles and Veronica Antetokounm- per game at the height of his Milwaukee Bucks ca- po, who moved from Nigeria to Greece as undocumented immigrants in 1991 in reer. Redd earned a $91 million contract as a Buck, search of a better life, secured the neces- M sary paperwork to relocate to Milwaukee won an Olympic gold medal while a member of the Bucks and along with Giannis’s two younger brothers stood as the Bucks’ lone N.B.A. All-Star for a span exceeding halfway through his rookie season. Kostas Antetokounmpo is a redshirt freshman at a decade. the University of Dayton now, but the rest of the family moved into a new downtown complex before this season, with Giannis You could thus make the case that Redd, through the season’s fi rst eight games. and Alexandros Antetokounmpo (a high based on his résumé, knows better than Yet it is the manner in which he operates, school sophomore) housed on the fi fth fl oor anyone else in the basketball universe how on top of the sheer statistical delirium, that and Charles and Veronica on the fourth. it feels to be Giannis Antetokounmpo.ave- makes the 22-year-old from Greece such a After years of well-chronicled struggle for raged 26.7 points per game at the height of phenomenon. The N.B.A. is famed for the the family in a northern section of Athens his Milwaukee Bucks career. Redd earned comparison game it triggers any time a new known as Sepolia, they have found Milwau- a $91 million contract as a Buck, won an star emerges, but no one has quite fi gured —Photo credit: Marc Stein, The New York Times kee as idyllic as it was portrayed to be in the Olympic gold medal while a member of the out how to size up this 6-foot-11 235-poun- Michael Redd averaged 26.7 points per game at the height of his sitcom “Happy Days,” where not even the Bucks and stood as the Bucks’ lone N.B.A. der who occasionally needs just one drib- Milwaukee Bucks career. Redd earned a $91 million contract as a frigid winters can detract from the comfort they’ve experienced as a unit. All-Star for a span exceeding a decade. ble from midcourt to swoop to the rim and Buck, won an Olympic gold medal while a member of the Bucks You could thus make the case that Redd, does all that scoring without a dependable Only now, as they confront the passing, based on his résumé, knows better than an- perimeter stroke to open up the rest of his and stood as the Bucks’ lone N.B.A. All-Star for a span exceeding even more responsibility has been heaped yone else in the basketball universe how it game. a decade. on the ever-widening shoulders of the feels to be Giannis Antetokounmpo. Is he a budding Magic Johnson — albeit Bucks’ phenom. Veronica Antetokounmpo, The problem: Redd couldn’t suppress a with more athletic ability? Is he the next Antetokounmpo unabashedly loves Milwau- there are plotting their recruiting pitches for meanwhile, has moved up a fl ight to be with laugh when that idea was presented to him. LeBron James — only blessed with much kee. the summer of 2021. her sons on the fi fth fl oor in the wake of her As he stood on the fl oor of the Bucks’ fi rst more size and length? Can we call him a It’s a city that, despite a string of success- Visitors to Milwaukee, however, quickly husband’s death. home, in anticipation of watching the Ante- full-fl edged point guard now? Is it more ac- ful teams in the 1980s and a squad that fell discover that it’s no exaggeration to descri- “Leading your family is a lot tougher than tokounmpo show at an arena unforgettably curate to say he’s more of a point forward? one win short of the N.B.A. fi nals in 2001, be Antetokounmpo’s future as the least of basketball,” Antetokounmpo said. “Espe- known as the Mecca, Redd made the claim What, exactly, is he? has never fully shed its “unfashionable” la- the Bucks’ concerns in their bid to become cially right now. But I’ve got to be strong for that none of his predecessors — from this “Point all,” Bucks Coach Jason Kidd said, bel, which was affi xed when the best player a credible contender for the fi rst time in my family. franchise or otherwise — could truly iden- after a lengthy pause in search of the pro- in Bucks history — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar nearly two decades. It also doesn’t hurt “Things,” he continued, “are going to get tify with the prodigy affectionately known as per summation. — forced a trade to the perennially glamo- that, by virtue of his speedy ascension to better.” the Greek Freak. The veteran Bucks guard Jason Terry, rous Los Angeles Lakers in 1975. All-N.B.A. status and contention for other “I’ve never seen anybody like him,” Redd referring to his former longtime teammate But Antetokounmpo, in a recent interview, top individual honors, Antetokounmpo is on PLACES TO IMPROVE said. “We’ve never seen anything like this. Dirk Nowitzki, the revolutionary power for- went so far as to assert that where he plays a course to be eligible for a so-called “su- The areas for on-court improvement are “The numbers he’s getting right now are ward, explained the conundrum this way: directly infl uences how he plays. permax” contract extension from the Bucks obvious for Antetokounmpo even as he almost on accident. Once he learns how “Dirk, in my eyes, is the best European “I’m a low-profi le guy,” he said. “I don’t like via the league’s new Designated Player Ex- stuffs box score after box score. His out- to play play — unstoppable. It’s almost like player to ever play this game,” Terry said. all these fl ashy cities like L.A. or Miami. I ception during the 2020 off-season, which side shot still needs copious amounts of he’s from another planet.” “He literally changed the way his position is don’t know if I could be the same player if I would put him in line for a new deal well in work — he is not close to trusting it in times This is the sort of breathless praise An- played. But Giannis doesn’t even have a po- played in those cities.” excess of $200 million. of need — and there is room for growth in tetokounmpo routinely inspires in his fi fth sition. He does it all, and he’s still learning N.B.A. teams saddled with Milwaukee’s As he tweeted in July, to the presumed reading the game at both ends, consistently N.B.A. season. Building on a 2016-17 cam- what to do out there.” small-market, glamour-shy profi le generally glee of every Milwaukeean, “I got loyalty in- making his teammates better and refi ning paign in which he became the Bucks’ fi rst live in fear of big-market behemoths signing side my DNA.” his decision-making. All-Star since Redd in 2004 and won the A HUGE MILWAUKEE FAN away their brightest talents at the fi rst free- Yet it’s also ridiculous, and rather N.B.A.’s Most Improved Player Award, An- To the Bucks’ delight, “all” includes a trait agent opportunity. Antetokounmpo is in the AN UNEXPECTED LOSS cold, to nitpick what is missing from tetokounmpo zoomed to averages of 31.3 that tantalizes team offi cials as much as his fi rst year of a four-year, $100 million con- The connective tissue that links this star, Antetokounmpo’s blossoming game given points, 10.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists en- 60 percent shooting from the fi eld so far, or tract extension — $11 million less than the team and city runs as dense as you’ll fi nd the level he is consistently hitting with that tering Friday’s play — benchmarks no pla- anything else the league’s hottest individual maximum he could have signed for — but on the N.B.A. map, perhaps surpassed only 7-foot-3 wingspan of his. Doubly so at a yer in league history had ever hit, in unison, force does with a basketball in his hands: the Bucks are well aware that teams out by Nowitzki’s two decades’ worth of roots time of profound grief.