Tempora Mutantur Et Nos Mutamur In Illis VOLUME 95 NUMBER 11 MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 50 CENTS The $400 million question for Miami voters affordable housing idea be- Bond proposal on Tuesday's ballot cause people making $30,000 By Andrea Robinson sea-level rise for the city over annually still can’t afford the rents even with assistance. [email protected] the next 20 years. Commission Chairman However, he is swayed by Miami voters go to the polls Keon Hardemon sees the sea-level rise. to decide whether they want bond as a way to bring afford- “Yes. Global warming is not to spend money on their fu- able housing to places such a joke. We need to do some- ture. as Overtown, Model City and thing, or our city as well as Mayor Tomas Regalado has Little Haiti — neighborhoods New Orleans will be wiped dubbed the $400 million gen- where longtime residents are out,” McKnight said. eral obligation bond as Miami being pushed out by new de- The GO Bond, as it is more Forever because he sees it as velopment and rising rents. commonly referred to by city securing needed infrastruc- Irby McKnight, longtime leaders, had a hard time get- ture improvements — particu- Overtown activist and resi- ting past Miami city larly drainage and tackling dent, said he isn’t sold on the Please turn to BOND 6A

MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Rules for minority contractors ignored Inspector general says OEO offi ce lax on contract oversight in new report

By Andrea Robinson Business Enterprise Advisory Com- [email protected] mittee, said he agreed with the report. The county Offi ce of the Inspector “I welcome this investigation General is questioning Miami-Dade report by the IG, because an inde- Public School System’s oversight of pendent investigation has been war- it’s already controversial contractor ranted for the OEO Department and program in a just-released report the SBE/MBE & MWBE program for involving a “front” company used to a long time,” Frazier said. The IG re- get a business for the white owner of port is also about the integrity and an electrical company. the credibility of the certifi cation Shaniya Wade a Power U Youth leader prepares for an event releasing Power U’s latest report Miami-Dade County Public Schools: The Hidden Truth.

Dade County Public Schools: THE HIDDEN TRUTH Steve Gallon Mary Cagle Ron Frazier Black district students are warehoused, study says

By Tiffani Knowles knew the sanction violated Mi- got three days at the student ami-Dade Public School’s new- success center. Inspector General Mary Cagle took Special to The Miami Times est district policy. In 2016 the However, local group Power the district’s Offi ce of Economic Op- procedures that have been imple- When Latravia, a sixth-grader district went to Student Success U for Social Change and mented by the OEO Department. portunity (OEO) to task for awarding at JFK Middle, received a 10- Centers — an off-campus site Washington-based civil rights the contract under false premises. This is just the tip of the iceberg day out-of-school suspension where students are supposed to group The Advancement Project, The report reviews the district pro- and there are a lot more businesses for fi ghting off school grounds, keep up with their school work maintain that the school district cedures in the way it awards work to that are affected by the policy viola- she called her mother. — in lieu of suspension. resorts to warehousing students minorities, women and small busi- tions and non-compliant issues.” The student works with Power Her mother fought the sanc- like Latravia, advancing the nesses from the $1.2 billion general The contract at the center of the U Center for Social Change and tion and won. Latravia instead Please turn to REPORT 6A obligation bond that was approved report involves Jamaican national by voters in 2012. businessman Jubert Lowe, the In a letter accompanying the alleged owner of Complete Power Power U Members and their allies host a report release event in report, Cagle wrote, “any thoughtful Systems, who was certifi ed and front of Miami-Dade County Public Schools administrative building. review of the application documents awarded an $800,000 electrical sub- would have raised serious doubts as contract in the MDCPS Minority/ to the purported ownership inter- Women Business Enterprise (M/ ests of the company.” WBE) program. The report again harkens con- The report said that Lowe cerns from Black community shouldn’t have been certifi ed or members and some school board awarded the contract for two rea- members about Miami-Dade County sons. Firstly, Lowe, did not own Public Schools awards money from Complete Power Systems. Secondly, the general obligation bond. Ron he is not a U.S. citizen, and should Frazier, noted architect and former have been disqualifi ed chairman of the district’s Small Please turn to OVERSIGHT 6A

—Photos courtesy of Power U Mueller’s fi rst indictments send a message to Trump went out to more than 41 million not implicate Mr. Trump but collec- Legal action moved investigation followers, news emerged that the tively amounted to a political body authorities were unsealing another blow to a president who has spent into new phase, delivering a punch case that described how a young months insisting that Mr. Mueller’s By Peter Baker offi ce to face criminal charges foreign policy adviser spent months investigation was nothing more than The New York Times on Monday, President Trump seeking to connect Mr. Trump’s cam- a “witch hunt” based on a “hoax” took to Twitter to dismiss their paign with Russians offering “dirt” invented by Democrats and the news WASHINGTON — Shortly af- relevance: “There is NO COL- on Hillary Clinton. media. ter his former campaign chair- LUSION!” Manafort Papadopoulos Trump The fi rst charges fi led by Robert S. The indictment of Paul Manafort, man marched into an F.B.I. Yet even as his message Mueller III, the special counsel, did Please turn INDICTMENTS 4A

8 90158 00100 0 2A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 Opinion Blacks Must Control Their Own Destiny

Member of National Newspaper Publisher Association Member of the Newspaper Association of America RECOMMENDATIONS Subscription Rates: One Year $45.00 – Six Months $30.00 — Foreign $60.00 (ISSN 0739-0319) 7 percent sales tax for Florida residents Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, Periodicals Postage Paid at Miami, Florida Suarez for mayor; Miami, Florida 33127-1818 Post Offi ce Box 270200 Postmaster: Send address changes to The Miami Times, P.O. Box 270200 Buena Vista Station, Miami, Florida 33127 Buena Vista Station, Miami, FL 33127-0200 • 305-694-6210 Phone 305-694-6210 yes on GO Bond CREDO OF THE BLACK PRESS H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES, Founder, 1923-1968 The Black Press believes that America can best lead the he 2017 fall election cycle is blissfully quiet after the rau- GARTH C. REEVES, JR., Editor, 1972-1982 world from racial and national antagonism when it accords to cus, shocking round of races in 2016. every person, regardless of race, creed or color, his or her Miami voters are among the few in South Florida who GARTH C. REEVES, SR., Publisher Emeritus human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, T Newspaper RACHEL J. REEVES, Publisher and Chairman the Black Press strives to help every person in the fi rm belief Association have a chance to vote for the direction of their city. Because of of America term limits those residents will elect a new mayor and two new that all persons are hurt as long as anyone is held back. commissioners. District 5 commissioner Keon Hardemon, whose

fi rst term is ending, was automatically re-elected without opposi- Newspaper Association tion. BY CHARLES M. BLOW, The New York Times of America The mayoral race has mostly been quiet. On the ballot are Fran- cis Suarez, a veteran city commissioner, perennial candidate Wil- liams Armbrister, and newcomers Christian Canache and Cynthia Jaquith. The very deadly menace of Trumpism The Miami Times recommends Francis Suarez as the next mayor Senator Jeff Flake gave a Christianity, accept patriarchy Indeed, I’m growing increas- Make no mistake, Flake is no of Miami. Suarez is part of a political dynasty. His father, Xavi- powerful, even poetic speech and misogyny, and turn a blind ingly angry with Republican moderate simply because he op- er Suarez, is a former mayor of the city. But Francis Suarez has on Tuesday rebuking Don- eye to (or sometimes openly en- lawmakers expressing grave poses Trump as a person. He carved out his own niche as a leader. During Hurricane Irma, he ald Trump and the menace of courage) white supremacy. concerns about Trump in pri- rarely opposes him legislatively. was out and about in different sections of this city in addition to Trumpism consuming the dam- Look at all the times Flake vate and on background, but Indeed, Flake was a Tea Party his own district. His work as leader of the county’s Metropolitan aged Republican Party. But chided the “we” in that speech. biting their tongues in public. darling who got scalped by Steve Planning Organization was noteworthy. He coined the term Smart he undercut the power of the As he said at one point, put- It is no coincidence that the Bannon-ism. Plan as the future for transit in Miami-Dade County as a way to speech by coupling it with the ting the blame squarely on his Republican legislators in Wash- Trump-era Republicans have bring the broader metropolitan area into the 21st Century. We be- announcement of his impending Senate colleagues: ington who have been most accepted depravity and vitriol as lieve that type of forward thinking bodes well for Miami. retirement from the Senate. “And what do we, as United critical of Trump — Flake, Bob the price they’re willing to pay Miami voters also have a chance to decide if it wants a dedicated Anyone who has ever left a job States senators, have to say Corker and John McCain — are to have a person willing to fi ght source of revenue for affordable housing, infrastructure, economic knows that what you say during the people and institutions they development and enhanced public safety. Mayor Tomas Regalado your exit interview — no matter distrust and detest. Encourag- is pushing hard for the $400 million Miami Forever general obliga- rump-era Republicans have accepted depravity and vitriol as how compelling and profound — ing violence isn’t disqualifying. tion bond. is of limited utility. the price they’re willing to pay to have a person willing to fi ght Defaming Mexicans and Mus- In a city with a population that has great needs, we think this Yes, it was historic to have a the people and institutions they distrust and detest. lims is not disqualifying. Brag- is a great idea. Yes, residents are leery of bonds, given the money T sitting senator attack the sitting ging about sexual assault is not doesn’t always go where it is intended. But Miami leaders have president of his own party from about it? He continued: those who are defi nitely not disqualifying. Being a pathologi- become smarter in recent years when it comes to handling public the Senate fl oor. “And so, Mr. President, I will seeking another term, or are cal liar is not disqualifying. Cod- monies. But Flake wasn’t only excori- not be complicit or silent. unlikely to do so. Where are the dling white supremacists is not Hardemon has pushed for $100 million of that fund to go to af- ating Trump, he was also excori- First, it is true that Repub- real heroes, those with skin in disqualifying. Attacking Gold fordable housing. This is badly needed in urban core areas where ating his fellow elected offi cials, licans in both the House and the game and planning to keep Star families is not disqualify- longtime renters are being pushed out by new developments. We particularly Republicans, and Senate have chosen career over it there? Where is the true cour- ing. believe this bond will give them a chance to stay in their neighbor- the Republican Party, which country and have subordinated age? It is understandable for None of it is disqualifying. To hoods without fear of gentrifi cation. fi nds itself caught in a perpetual principle to party and power. Trump to assume Republican the contrary, it is supremely Our recommendations are for Suarez and the GO Bond. rage spiral, in which no one but They see in Trump a chance senators adore him if, in pub- satisfying. the Moral Majority extremists are pure enough. The for a transactional relationship, lic, they shower him with ado- has become the iniquitous mi- circle of inclusion is being drawn each getting a bit of what they ration. When you bend to lick a nority. smaller and tighter around an want, even though they know boot you relinquish the posture This Republican Party is the CARTOON CORNER electorally deadly singular- full well that Trump is unstable required to stand and tell the party of Trump and Bannon, ity: white people who espouse and unfi t for the presidency. truth. not Flake and Corker.

BY RENÉE GRAHAM, The Boston Globe Supporting all of the victims of assault Let us now raze terrible men: associates are breaking nondis- Just as stark is the difference given the benefi t of the doubt. Harvey Weinstein and President closure agreements to spill the in public reaction to the accus- He, of course, denounced their Trump. tea, and authorities in New York, ers, which raises the question looks, as if sexual misconduct is Both are thin-skinned bullies Los Angeles, and London are in- — if Trump, like Weinstein, had about sex, not power, and called with companies bearing their vestigating sexual assault allega- been accused of sexually harass- them “horrible, horrible liars.” own names. Both have spent tions against him. ing or assaulting a famous wom- Weeks later, he was elected their lives trying to outrun the As for a comparable barrage of an, would he be president today? the 45th president of the United stigma of growing up as bridge- States. and-tunnel boys, far from the s for a comparable barrage of accusations against Trump dur- For anyone who’s been sexually lofty heights of Manhattan. ing his presidential run, well, we know how things turned out harassed or assaulted, especially Both have also been linked to for him. women, speaking out requires multiple allegations of sexual A remarkable fortitude. Those who misconduct. But this is where accusations against Trump dur- Few seem to distrust allega- do are routinely dragged, dis- the similarities abruptly end. ing his presidential run, well, we tions from Angelina Jolie, Gwyn- believed, and called everything Since The New York Times know how things turned out for eth Paltrow, Ashley Judd, Mira from gold diggers to vengeful published its investigation into him. Sorvino, Rose McGowan, Lupita whores. Their harsh treatment is reports of Weinstein’s alleged of- “It is hard to reconcile that Nyong’o, and others about Wein- also a warning to the next wom- fenses against scores of women, Harvey Weinstein could be stein’s sexually aggressive behav- an who tries to step foward with the entertainment mogul has brought down with this, and ior. Yet even after the broadcast her own harrowing tale to tell. In been shunned. He was fi red by [President] Trump just continues of a 2005 “Access Hollywood” au- our celebrity-obsessed culture, the company he cofounded and to be Tefl on Don,” Jessica Leeds, diotape with Trump lewdly brag- only the weight of famous women was booted from the Academy of who says Trump fondled her on ging about kissing and groping telling their stories on the record Motion Picture Arts and Scienc- a plane 30 years ago, told The women without their consent, fi nally managed to bring Wein- es. His wife dumped him, former Washington Post. his accusers have never been stein down.

BY MICHAEL H. COTTMAN, BlackAmericaWeb.com Whites say they face discrimination A majority of white Americans man, 69, from Akron, Ohio, told ment. cially incendiary remarks. And say they are victims of anti- NPR. But here’s what NPR deter- partly because hate groups are white discrimination in many “If you apply for a job, they mined when Hershman was rising across America, accord- facets of their lives. seem to give the Blacks the fi rst pressed. ing to The Southern Poverty In a new national poll, more crack at it,” Hershman said. “Even though Hershman be- Law Center. whites surveyed say discrimina- “And, basically, you know, if you lieves he has been a victim of David Cohen, a political sci- tion against them is a real issue want any help from the govern- anti-white discrimination, he entist at the University of Ak- and that Blacks are favored in ment, if you’re white, you don’t wasn’t able to provide a specifi c ron, told NPR that Hershman’s the job market, according to a get it. If you’re Black, you get it.” example,” according to NPR. narrative in consistent with ra- poll released by NPR, the Robert When an NPR reporter asked “He describes losing out on a cial themes from the presiden- Wood Johnson Foundation and Hershman whether there is dis- promotion — and a younger Af- tial election. the Harvard T.H. Chan School “I think this does reinforce a of Public Health. lot of the resentment you saw Fifty-fi ve percent of whites say ifty-fi ve percent of whites say “discrimination against white peo- in the 2016 election, especially “discrimination against white ple exists in the U.S. today,” according to the survey. But, in the among white, working-class people exists in the U.S. today,” Fsame poll, most whites acknowledged that they have never actu- voters lacking a college degree,” according to the survey. But, ally experienced discrimination. said Cohen. in the same poll, most whites Cohen is right — and there’s acknowledged that they have more: Trump’s legislative poli- never actually experienced dis- crimination against whites, and rican-American being selected cies refl ect a dangerous and crimination. he answered: “Absolutely.” as one of the fi nalists for the fl awed agenda that feeds into The poll by NPR, released this “It’s been going on for de- job. But the position eventually the president’s base of white week, suggests that some whites cades, and it’s been getting went to a white applicant, who nationalists. These issues have maintain a preconceived notion worse for whites,” Hershman was also younger than Hersh- fostered a racially polarized en- about discrimination that is not said. man. vironment which leads people substantiated with facts. And Hershman’s comments refl ect So why does Hershman har- like Hershman to falsely blame many whites also embrace an the thinking of many whites bor such misguided views? the government and employ- The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial commentaries anti politically correct agenda surveyed who are concerned – In part, I believe, because ers for giving Blacks preference as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such feedback makes for a healthy dialogue among our readership and the community. Letters must, however, be 300 that may have intensifi ed after incorrectly — that Blacks are during the 2016 presidential over whites. words or less, brief and to the point, and may be edited for grammar, style and the election of President Donald taking their jobs and that Black election, Donald Trump pitted It appears that Hershman’s clarity. All letters must be signed and must include the name, address and telephone Trump. people in general have greater Blacks against whites in rallies unsubstantiated claim is noth- number of the writer for purposes of confi rming authorship. Send letters to: Letters to Consider what Tim Hersh- leverage when seeking employ- across the country with his ra- ing more than fake news. the Editor, The Miami Times, 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, or fax them to 305-757-5770; Email: [email protected]. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 3A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 PACT selects immigration as focus munities are in the most need, New policies tearing families in addition to providing incen- tives to builders for additional apart, members say at meeting housing, according to Liu. By Alex Blencowe to take responsibility and find “The regional entitlement Special to The Miami Times solutions. areas are coming up with a Shanika Ampah of the New comprehensive plan for our For Miami-Dade County resi- Direction Christian Center and communities,” said Liu, “so dents, affordable housing and Guiding Light Outreach Inc. that we can get more affordable gun violence have been at the agreed. housing, and meet the goals we forefront of community focus “We're electing them so they all want to meet.” for the PACT (People Acting for owe us this,” she said. “It's Stephanie Daniels, assistant Community Together) agenda something we have to pay atten- director of the Miami-Dade this year. tion to.” County Police Department, and Now members of the justice As a South African student City of Miami Gardens Police ministry organization will focus with dual U.S. citizenship, Chief, Delma Noel Pratt, report- on an issue that has made Ulexeis White from St. Thomas ed on identifying funding sourc- headlines with the advent of the University, said immigration can es for community programs to Trump administration — im- be an issue for people like her battle gun violence around the migration. The issue was the father who is not a citizen, but Bunche Park section of Miami top vote-getter during a mem- an even bigger problem for resi- Gardens and highly affected bership meeting held Oct. 23 at dents born and raised here who —Photos courtesy of Micah Fae Photography areas. Corpus Christi Catholic Church. can still end up being deported. Miami Dade County Police Assistant Director Stephanie Daniels addresses the crowd re- “We want to make sure the The audience comprised of “When you're born here and garding their progress on PACT's proposed gun violence intervention program. money is utilized correctly,” PACT-member organizations you're raised here, and then said Daniels, noting that of- and spiritual congregations get kicked out of your own ficials are working collabora- heard testimonies for other is- country — it's not right,” White tively with several departments sues deemed important, such as said. She added she is hopeful and other organizations to find elderly services, criminal justice officials will create programs to solutions. reform, transportation improve- better assist immigrants. Daniels said officials and law ment, and livable wages. Robin Lawrie of St. Stephens enforcement members are not A little more than half of the Episcopal Church, shared her “standing idly by,” but want 500 residents who attended cast testimony of a resident with a to ensure funds are utilized votes on which issue to tackle in criminal record facing deporta- correctly; collaborative efforts the upcoming year. Immigration tion after having served time between several departments — the top vote-getter — received and paid dues for his sentence. take time. 110 votes. Other issues were “His family is suffering,” she “We know the longer it takes, elderly services, with 48 votes; explained, “because they have more violence can occur,” she criminal justice reform, 52 lost their sole financial sup- said, assuring residents officials votes; transportation, 36 votes; port.” are continuing to research and and wages, 17 votes. Lawrie urged members to create solutions to gun violence. Audience members spoke of understand the importance of “We take this very seriously.” the urgency of the immigration family and keeping members PACT's research and training situation, given the threats of together, as well as the impact kickoff events will begin Dec. deportation by the Trump ad- of punishing immigrant past- Members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miami Beach helped vote for "Immigration" as 4 and 5, to begin the process ministration. offenders who are currently one of PACT's new focus areas for this year. of identifying specific problems “It's critical,” said Sarah living responsibly. behind next year's problem area Doss. “Everyday you hear news Maria Irizarry of Corpus citations — holding juveniles Carlos Gimenez made commit- completed and submitted until of immigration, while research reports and stories about people Christi Catholic Church said accountable for misdeeds with- ments to PACT and community 2020. committees will continue to caught in a horrible situation or PACT congregations try to come out smearing their records. members to bring together six A housing practicum will take monitor affordable housing, limbo through no fault of their up with practical solutions to Children who have made mi- entitlement cities working in place Jan. 31 to research four gun violence and juvenile jus- own, and it's not a just situa- solve long-term problems using nor mistakes can get a second tandem to create a five-year major roadblocks. tice reform. tion.” community-approved organiza- chance through restorative plan for affordable housing. Prime issues behind the For more information on PACT Doss, a member of St. Mary's tions. justice circles at schools and However, Michael Liu, Miami- housing crisis are rooted in and upcoming meetings, cam- Cathedral, said immigration was PACT has already made success centers, to learn from Dade County Director of Public expediting the process of ap- paign information and agendas, a huge issue that affects more headway in eliminating out-of- their mistakes in a peaceful Housing and Community provals on homeownership, please visit www.miamipact.org. residents than officials often school suspensions, in addition environment. Development, said the com- attaining flood insurance, and You may reach Alex Blencowe at realize, and it is up to them to expanding the reach of civil In March, Miami-Dade Mayor prehensive plan could not be properly identifying what com- [email protected]. 4A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Mueller's actions represents a grave threat NEWS BRIEFS up meetings with higher-ranking Mueller should be pressed to resign “The president must not, under INDICTMENTS FEMA opens disaster recovery welcoming celebrations with tradi- continued from 1A offi cials were unrealized and who because the charges against Mr. any circumstances, interfere with pleaded guilty to lying to F.B.I. Manafort were not directly related the special counsel’s work in any center in Homestead tional Caribbean foods like Mofongo to the former Trump campaign agents, not to illegal campaign to the campaign and therefore out- way,” said Senator Chuck Schumer, The Federal Emergency Manage- and arroz con gandules, and a lot of chairman, suggested that the activity. side his prosecutorial mandate. Democrat of New York and the ment Agency has opened a Disas- hope for the future. president’s top lieutenant for part “Today’s announcement has Roger J. Stone Jr., a sometimes minority leader. “If he does so, ter Recovery Center in Homestead Shortly after Hurricanes Irma and of last year was a highly paid agent nothing to do with the president, adviser to the president, told The Congress must respond swiftly, to help Florida storm survivors. The Maria, St. Thomas University be- for pro-Russian foreign interests. has nothing to do with the presi- Daily Caller, a conservative website, unequivocally and in a bipartisan DRC hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until gan offering free room and board And the guilty plea extracted dent’s campaign or campaign activ- that the president should not fi re way to ensure that the investigation Wednesday, Nov. 8. through the spring 2018 semester from George Papadopoulos, the ity,” said Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Mr. Mueller but could accomplish continues.” Disaster Recovery Centers of- for up to 100 college students in foreign policy adviser, confi rmed the White House press secretary. the same outcome by directing the Senator Dianne Feinstein, Demo- fer in-person support to individuals Puerto Rico and affected islands the second known attempt by Mr. She added, “We’ve been saying from Justice Department to investigate crat of California, said the indict- and small business owners. Re- who wish to continue their studies. Trump’s team to tap Moscow for Day 1 there has been no evidence a deal consummated when Mrs. ment showed that Mr. Mueller was covery specialists from the Federal “Our main objective is to provide damaging information on Mrs. of Trump-Russia collusion, and Clinton was secretary of state giv- “doing his job” and that the process Emergency Management Agency affected college students continu- Clinton, coming months before his nothing in the indictment today ing Russian interests a share of the was working. “I’ll continue to sup- (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business ity in their education,” said Dr. Irma son Donald Trump Jr. met with changes that at all.” American uranium market. port Bob Mueller as he follows the Administration (SBA) and the State Becerra, provost of St. Thomas a Russian lawyer for the same Jay Sekulow, a private lawyer Because Mr. Mueller was the facts — his independence must of Florida are available to provide University. “After the devastation purpose. for Mr. Trump, said the president F.B.I. director at the time, he could remain sacrosanct,” she said. assistance to anyone fi lling out their they’ve been through, continuing The legal action propelled the and his legal team were not worried come under scrutiny and therefore With the indictments, Mr. Mueller applications or updating their status. their studies is one way to get back special counsel investigation into about the indictments. “No, not could no longer conduct the Russia made clear that he was not to be Voluntary organizations are avail- into the routine, and to feel a sense a new and more dangerous phase concerned,” Mr. Sekulow said on investigation because of a confl ict underestimated. In one court docu- able and offer a variety of services of normalcy.” for Mr. Trump, who had hoped to CNN. “I’m completely convinced, as of interest, Mr. Stone argued. That, ment, his team used two words to to help survivors recover. The State Alongside the customary scholar- I was from the outset, that not only he said, was Mr. Trump’s “only describe Mr. Papadopoulos that spend this week focused on his of Florida does not offer Food For ships, STU is providing a 50 percent was there no Russian collusion, chance for survival.” might send a chill down the spines appointment of a new Federal Re- Florida (Disaster SNAP/D-SNAP) at Disaster Relief Scholarship to help there was no obstruction.” He add- Both Ms. Sanders and Mr. Seku- of some in Mr. Trump’s circle: serve chairman, the introduction DRCs. A list of Food for Florida sites alleviate fi nancial burdens through ed, “I’m not concerned about this at low disputed suggestions that Mr. “proactive cooperator.” Mr. Papado- of his tax-cutting legislation and is available online. Spring 2018. all, and no one else is either.” Trump might seek to fi re Mr. Muel- poulos has been cooperating with the start of a 12-day trip to Asia. STU will also work with the lead- But lawyers and former pros- ler. “There is no intention or plan to prosecutors for three months, and “It’s obviously a big-deal day. Leadership empowerment ership of its sister institutions in ecutors said Mr. Papadopoulos’s make any changes in regards to the his statement refers to several other These are big-deal developments,” for young men Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to said John Q. Barrett, who served admissions and the previously special counsel,” Ms. Sanders said. campaign advisers he consulted as reported meeting involving Donald How a Trump Adviser Repeatedly he reached out to Russian offi cials. One Voice Shift Foundation support in any way possible. as associate independent counsel launched a free program for young Interested students should call during the Iran-contra investiga- Trump Jr. already undercut such Sought a Meeting With Russia Moreover, former prosecu- men attending middle school, the Registrar’s Offi ce at (305) 628- tion. denials. George Papadopoulos, an adviser tors said the charges against Mr. grades six to eight. It started Oct. 6612 or go to www.stu.edu/support Inside the White House, the “Collusion is what Papadopoulos to the Trump campaign, contacted Manafort and Rick Gates, Mr. 7 and is running until June 2018. to apply. mood changed drastically through- did. Collusion is what Trump Jr. campaign offi cials at least 11 times Manafort’s longtime associate and Topics discussed include behav- out the morning. Although Mr. and others in that meeting did,” from March to June 2016 about a also a Trump campaign adviser, ioral development, community and The Broadway Art District Manafort was the fi rst president’s Mr. Barrett said. “It’s meeting and potential meeting. were so serious that they might former campaign chief indicted discussing and seeing what com- The two also played down the be an attempt to scare one or civic awareness development, fun- comes this Sunday since John N. Mitchell during mon interests they can advance for possibility that Mr. Trump might both into cooperating. A White damental of fi nances development, The Launch of the Broadway Watergate, aides to Mr. Trump felt each other.” pardon Mr. Manafort or others House lawyer said last week that independent skills development, Art District Cultural Night Out has momentarily relieved that it had Mr. Mueller’s action also made it caught in the investigation. “I the president has nothing to fear leadership growth and develop- been rescheduled for this Sunday largely tracked their expectations harder for Mr. Trump to brush off haven’t had a conversation with the if Mr. Manafort does talk with ment, organization integration de- evening, Nov. 5, 2017. The outdoor and did not include any surprise the investigation and blame Demo- president about pardons or pardon- investigators, but Mr. Mueller velopment and social skills devel- community culture event was can- allegations involving the campaign. crats. “After Mr. Trump whipped up ing individuals,” Mr. Sekulow said. and his team of prosecutors ap- opment. celed last Saturday due to the tropi- But then, just as Mr. Trump a tweet storm of suspicion about Ms. Sanders likewise said that she pear intent on fi nding that out The program is every fi rst and cal weather experienced in South tweeted that the charges involved Mueller this weekend, he really had not spoken with the president themselves. third Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Florida last weekend. The Open actions that took place “before now has no place to go with this about the possibility of pardons. “They’ve done phenomenal the North Miami Public Library, 835 Space event will take place at 6214 Paul Manafort was part of the attack,” said Robert F. Bauer, a In the past, the president has work, they’ve done it quickly, NE 132 Street. Anyone interested NW 18th Ave. starting from 4 P.M. to Trump campaign,” the news about White House counsel under Presi- signaled that he might dismiss they’ve done it ruthlessly, and can register for the free program 9 P.M. The intersection of Dr. Mar- Mr. Papadopoulos stunned and dent Barack Obama. “Mueller’s Mr. Mueller if the special counsel they’ve done it effi ciently,” said with the One Voice Shift Foundation tin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and alarmed White House aides. fi rst charge is beyond any potential exceeded what Mr. Trump consid- Solomon L. Wisenberg, who at 786-416-5149. the 18th Avenue Corridor will come Mr. Trump said nothing more claim of ‘politics’ or ‘stretching’ that ers the bounds of his investigation. was the deputy independent alive to demonstrate a new brand- publicly through the day and left the president might wish to bring Mr. Trump has also publicly noted counsel during the investiga- St. Thomas University ing and the potential capacity of the it to his advisers to argue that the against him and his offi ce.” that he has the “complete power to tion that led to the impeach- Welcomes 55 Students from immediate neighborhood and Lib- cases did not impugn him be- The gravity of the threat may yet pardon” relatives, aides and possi- ment of President Bill Clinton Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands erty City. Residents, and visitors will cause Mr. Manafort’s actions were tempt Mr. Trump to take action to bly even himself in response to the on charges of lying under oath St. Thomas University faculty and help promote community artisans, unrelated to his campaign service short-circuit the investigation, such special counsel investigation. about his affair with Monica S. staff offi cially welcomed 55 students music, food and networking while while Mr. Papadopoulos was just as fi ring Mr. Mueller or pardoning Democrats warned Mr. Trump on Lewinsky. “They’re sending a from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is- engaging the area's future possibili- a volunteer whose efforts to set Mr. Manafort or others. Conserva- Monday not to impede Mr. Mueller’s message: ‘We’re here to stay; lands. The university kicked off its ties of culture and commerce. tive activists said Monday that Mr. investigation. don’t mess with us.’” THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 5A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 6A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER IG report harkens concerns for Black community OVERSIGHT control of the company and its tion,” OIG investigators found. 2013 to Dec. 31, 2016, said it had intent to mislead OE with School Board member Steve continued from 1A profits, and that Ashford, who The OIG report said the OEO was evident to him “that some their initial certification.” Gallon III said he is dismayed by was the 60 percent majority office, in a rush to certify as certification violations and non- The OIG report disagreed with the report. because school board rules de- owner before Mr. Lowe appeared man M/WBEs and Small/Mi- compliance issues had existed the district’s “halfway conclu- He said the findings under- fine minority persons as some- on the application for certifica- crobusines Business Enterpris- and not addressed. sion.” score the board’s recent efforts one born or naturalized in the tion, remained the true owner es as possible failed to train its His concerns included: Not “The evidence of a fronting to review the process by which United States. Lowe is a citizen in charge of the company and staff on the requirements of the verifying the validity of cortica- scheme in the initial certifica- firms do business with and are of Jamaica, with permanent its profits. district’s policy, or how to review tion documents; missing income tion stage is overwhelming,” the awarded contracts. residency status. The report also knocked some contents of application submit- tax forms so that income classi- report said. “How and why the “The fact that a company, Instead, the inspector gen- MDCPS administrators, espe- ted for certification. fications could not be substanti- administration fails to acknowl- due to gaps in the district’s eral’s report said, Complete cially a previous director of the Investigators recommended ated; and utilizing the language edge that CPS was a front at the process, was able to misrepre- Power Systems is owned by two Office of Economic Opportuni- that the district cancel CPS’s “and/or qualifier” on the certifi- point of initial certification is sent themselves to the tune of white men, Michael Ashford and ties who was not named. That contract, and consider debarring cation check list, which he said baffling.” nearly $800,0000 is a serious Glenn Davis. The IG recom- department has oversight of the the company and Alford from is not in the board policy. Frazier said he spoke on problem and runs counter to mended that all three men be program. the program. They also recom- MDCPS administrators did not several occasions with district our efforts to ensure equity excluded from the program and “Had OEO reviewed the docu- mended that Davis and Lowe return repeated calls over two leaders about the issues. and parity in the district,” Gal- from doing any work with the ments, scrutinized and verified be suspended or debarred from days seeking comment. In the “Superintendent Alberto lon said. school district. the information and not just qualifying from other business response to the OIG report, the Carvalho, Dan Tosado, Chief of He wondered if other compa- The investigation “clearly merely checked off that they entities for S/MBE certification. district’s chief strategy officer, Staff and Lisa Martinez all have nies were improperly qualified. shows that Mr. Lowe, Mr. Ash- were received, they would have For months, Black school Lisa Martinez wrote that “the known about these policy viola- “The IG revealed just one ford and Mr. Davis engaged in suspected from the beginning board members and community owners [of CPS] did knowingly tions and non-compliant issues company and that a ‘thought- a concerted scheme to deceive that Mr. Lowe was a front for activists have raised concerns make false statements with the for a long time and chose not do ful’ process would have avoided M-DCPS regarding the true CPS in order to get certification about how the Miami-Dade intent to misled OEO in the per- anything about it until this IG this,” he said. “My concern is ownership of CPS. CPS was as an MAA/BE. Just a cursory County Public Schools is spend- formance of there official duties report was issued,” Frazier said. that such gaps in the district’s a "front company,” the report review of the documents sub- ing money from the $1.2 billion as evidenced in the conflicting “I know this is a fact because I process may have lent such said. Also, it said Lowe, who mitted in support of this M/ general obligation bond. messages sent … to OEO.” have met with them on numer- unmerited awards to others at represented himself as the 51 WBE application, should have Frazier, who chaired the SBE However, Martinez wrote that ous occasions and told them the expense of small, Black, percent minority owner, had no resulted in a denial of certifica- advisory committee from Jan. 1, the district disagreed that “CPS about it.” and minority businesses.” Groups say district fails to provide enough support, personnel REPORT tive measures than they are Success Center Task Force.” and bring about restorative caught in the criminal justice school doesn’t have enough continued from 1A in counselors and school Yet, after conducting re- justice. system. If you’re a student support staff. therapists --a mechanism to search for the report, Julia Calzadilla said that the dis- and you want to do well, you “Every year, they get our school-to-prison pipeline. overhauling school culture and Daniel, doctoral student at the trict has already begun “restor- woke up and missed the bus, schedules wrong probably Latravia, whose last name is climate,” Pinto said. University of Colorado at Boul- ative justice practices at all of this practice could impact your because only one person is kept secret. is part of a report Yet, school district officials der, said one of the problems 11 Student Success Centers to ability to get into college, label assigned to scheduling,” she recently released by the two discount the report. District is the school district has spent address and discuss student you as a truant, affect your at- said. “This year, I was sup- organizations. The report, “Mi- spokeswoman Jacquelyn Cal- money on the “Success Cen- behavior.” tendance record,” she said. posed to be in honors and ami-Dade County Public zadilla said they are “uncertain ters” but no money on survey- The report also knocked the Another problem, research- advanced classes in my core Schools: The Hidden Truth,” as to the source of the content ing the students. district over practices for mi- ers said, is the absence of stu- subjects but all of the classes takes the district to task on and data contained in this nor infractions that research- dent supports such as guid- they assigned to me were the climate in predominantly report.” She said the district Daniel and her colleagues ers said are punitive and don’t ance counselors at the school wrong.” Black schools over the past two is making gains in addressing surveyed and cited comments help with learning. which also inhibits a student’s Jada’s mother called school years. these issues. from students like Latravia in Charlene, a junior at Miami natural academic excellence. officials to request them to According to researchers who “Miami-Dade County Public their report. Edison Senior High School, The report claimed that honor her daughter’s aca- surveyed about 650 students Schools has made an on-going “Soon as you go into the described how her school uses Miami-Dade is failing to pro- demic gains and adjust her at John Ferguson, Miami effort to support rethinking class, it’s like something on “the lockout” method to keep vide the appropriate number of schedule but no one returned Northwestern and Miami Edi- discipline and eliminating the the board you’ve got to do. [The students from attending class counselors to meet the Ameri- her phone calls. son senior high schools, Black school to prison pipeline,” Cal- teachers] don’t explain it,” she if they are tardy. can School Counselor Associa- Jada has decided to remain students are still disparately zadilla told The Miami Times. said, describing the success Each day, the school locks tion’s recommended ratio of in the wrong classes even represented in suspensions This school year, the district center. “If you don’t do it, you the entry doors to various one per 250 students and, at though they are not a chal- and arrests within the district budgeted about $23 million get extra days. And you had to corridors after a class period schools like Northwestern and lenge for her. – ultimately sending them on a on policing and surveilling do that every day you come. It begins, the report states. Edison, students have less op- “If you’re not being put in path to prison. students, said Advancement was just reading and math.” “You could be walking to portunities to access Advanced the right classes or if you’re “What we learned first-hand Project spokeswoman Jeralyn Latravia told researchers that class and the bell rings but the Placement classes. excluded, this makes it dif- from youth in the development Cave. But the report says MD- at the center, no coursework teacher tells you, ‘Mm-mmm, Additionally, in 2016, the ficult to get into college,” of this report with Advance- CPS invested only $3.2 million was provided for other subjects lockout’ …you're there [at the district employed 14 social said Cave. “Black students ment Project is that students to design and implement a plan like science, no counseling was hallway entrance] and you workers and 460 counselors and students in low income feel their schools spend more to rethink school discipline. offered and no additional sup- cannot get inside. They send in contrast to the 906 security schools are not receiving time punishing them than One of the district’s 2015 ef- ports were provided to her once you to lockout,” said Charlene. officers and 164 police officers. adequate support. They are supporting them,” said James forts to rethink discipline was she returned to school. “Basically you sit down in a Jada, an eighth-grader at An- systematically excluded from Lopez, executive director of the creation of the “Student Researchers cited other bar- classroom the whole time…and dover Middle School said her those classrooms.” Power U. Success Centers.” riers to student reformation. you don't really do anything at Angelo Pinto, senior staff “Since its inception, [they] Among problems, the report all. Total waste of time. Total attorney for the Advancement have been enhanced as a result cited that the district does not waste of education.” Project, believes the district is of concrete feedback from all provide transportation to and Cave said that practice af- allocating its resources in the stakeholders,” said Calzadilla. from the center. fects a student’s attendance wrong places. “Most recently, enhancements Pinto said he hopes that record, and could leave to “The school district is still were made following the recom- the district uses this report to worse behaviors. willing to invest more in puni- mendations of our Student cease exclusionary practices “Literally any student can be Miami voters will vote on bond issue Nov. 7 BOND Suarez predicted the mea- borhoods.” structure for our drainage, continued from 1A sure would fail. City Manager Daniel Alfonso and building better seawalls,” At the meeting, Hardemon hopes voters will be sold on Alfonso said. “These are ex- commissioners onto the No- initially opposed the bond the city being able to invest pensive projects that can not vember ballot. proposal, but switched in in new infrastructure over the be paid for from the operating At the July 27 City Commis- favor after getting a commit- next 20 years. budget.” sion meeting, union leaders ment to increase the amount He noted that among other Regalado’s aides said both were unsold by Regalado’s for affordable housing from things, the bond will pay for the mayor and Hardemon’s concerns for sea-level rise. $20 million to $100 million. road improvements, parks, staffs have held listening ses- They argued they were still “There is a need for afford- cultural facilities, and en- sions throughout the city to owed for raises their members able housing, and this is our hance public safety. He also educate residents about the did not receive during the na- opportunity to really help with reiterated a selling point positive aspects in hopes they tionwide economic downturn. that … especially those single- pitched by Regalado numer- will approve the proposal. Commissioners Frank Car- family homeowners,” Harde- ous times — sea-level rise. McKnight said he saw first rollo and Francis Suarez also mon said. Alfonso pointed to the hand the aftermath of floods expressed their displeasure. Increasing the housing shocking scenes of high levels in nearby neighborhoods after Carroll vowed to vigorously amount, Hardemon said, of water rushing through the hurricane. campaign against the mea- “would reflect the needs of streets n the downtown and “It doesn’t flood in Over- sure, while Suarez said he this community…. This is Brickell areas in Miami during town. But downtown and opposed it in part because what I think we need to really and after Hurricane Irma. Brickell were quite different,” they only had a week to study look at in order for us to get “We had flooding when the he said. “I saw where the wa- all of the initiatives the bond something that’s palatable for King tides came in. The only terline and the debris that the would support. people to pass in these neigh- way is to improve our infra- flood brought in.” THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 7A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 The Miami Times Faith&Family SECTION B MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES —Miami Times Illustration/S. Caines —Miami Doinggood is good for the do-gooder

ACTS OF GENEROSITY ARE BENEFICIAL By Nicole Karlig cover. But acts of generosity benefi t the do-gooder, too. Why is the The New York Times “Research suggests that these community social connec- tions are as important for resilience to disaster is as physi- fi rst instinct The past few months, with a series of disasters seemingly cal material like disaster kits or medical supplies,” explained one on top of another, have felt apocalyptic to many, but the Ichiro Kawachi, a professor of social epidemiology at Har- for many to bright side to these dark times has been the outpouring of vard’s School of Public Health. “Voluntarism is good for the volunteer and donations and acts of generosity that followed. health of people who receive social support, but also good From Hurricane Harvey fl ooding Houston to Hurricanes for the health of people who offer their help.” donate after Irma and Maria ripping through the Caribbean to wildfi res The day after Cristina Topham evacuated her home as a burning Northern California, cities and charities have been result of the fi res in Sonoma, Calif., she and her boyfriend a natural fl ooded with donations and volunteers. The outpouring of immediately looked for ways to donate and help. support is critical for helping affected communities to re- Please turn to GOOD 10B disaster? good

Reclaiming our moral values in America Summit used religion to discriminate Jesus than did the church authori- the Affordable Care Act. Throughout sus I know and preach. Their values ties that backed slavery. the Scriptures, virtually every story are not Christ, but cash; not grace, By Reverend Dr. William J. Barber, II clared America “a country that never Ironically, Trump invoked the of Jesus admonishes us to see to but greed. As the Princeton historian President, Repairers of the Breach, NNPA forgets that we are made, all of us, name of Jesus in virtually the same the needs of the poor and vulnerable Kevin Kruse has chronicled in his by the very same God in heaven.” breath that he announced his execu- among us, but Trump vowed at the book, “One Nation Under God,” they On Friday, October 13, Donald In the name of Jesus, Trump vowed tive order to stop the federal gov- Values Voter Summit to defend those are the heirs of preachers, who were Trump went before the annual to “stop cold the attacks on Judeo- ernment’s cost sharing reduction who use religion to discriminate. purchased by the robber barons of Values Voter Summit hosted by the Christian values,” but the Values payments, which subsidize health- The Christian nationalists Trump the early 20th century to resist the Family Research Council and de- Voter Summit no more represents care for lower-income families under has emboldened do not follow the Je- Please turn to VALUES 10B

Pastor’s calling is an Overtown ministry liams continued, "he was a Willie Williams Jr. is driven to serve regular man, that loved God, and that intrigued me to Pastor of the Week By Gregory W. Wright was born. the point where I had never Willie L. Williams, Sr [email protected] While a student at Lively met a man such as that. He Vocational Technical School asked me to come to church." Overtown is not a com- in Tallahassee. Williams met At twenty-seven years old, munity with a whole lot of a man named Al Brown. In an unrest came upon Wil- money. But Overtown is a him, Williams saw the refl ec- liams. "A calling will come community with a whole lot tion of, he describes, "of a upon you," he said, "where of need. That is where Pastor real man, and most of all, a you will have an unrest, in Willie L. Williams, Sr. chose Godly man, and that for sure your spirit, in your mind, to open the doors of a church got my attention. I wanted in your life, and you won- that would minister to the to know more about who this der why you cannot get that people of Overtown, the man was. rest. You fi nd out that the neighborhood where he "Come to fi nd out," Wil- Please turn to WILLIAMS 10B THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 9B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 Why yawns are contagious By Sean Rossman reduce the excitability we might reduce USA TODAY the ticks." Researchers could "potentially reverse" The reasons we reciprocate yawns is these disorders if there was a better hard-wired into our brains, a primitive understanding of how excitability is refl ex that if better understood could help connected to them, said Stephen treat disorders such as Tourette syn- Jackson, a professor of cognitive drome. neuroscience at Nottingham who Researchers at the University of Notting- led the study. ham in England say yawning is triggered The fi nding aside, the re- involuntarily when others yawn because searchers said this phenom- of a human trait called echophenomena. enon is not unique to humans. Ecophenomena drives us to imitate oth- Chimpanzees and dogs also er people's words and actions, researchers fi nd yawns contagious. explained in a study published Thursday In fact, the reasons we yawn in Current Biology. But it's also found when we're tired remains vex- in neurodevelopment conditions such as ing to researchers because Tourettes, autism and epilepsy, for which many theories lack evidence. For the researchers are trying to fi nd alterna- instance, he said it's been fl oated tive treatments. that we yawn because we lack The team took 36 people, showed oxygen or need to cool the brain, them videos of people yawning and then "but the evidence is lacking and counted the yawns each participant re- weak," said Stephen Jackson. ciprocated and those yawns they fought Even the cause of contagious against. They found the ability to sup- yawning has had its own press a yawn after someone else does it theories. is "limited" and becomes more diffi cult if "The popular theory for someone tells a person not to do it. In ad- contagious yawning is that dition, the study found applying electrical it is linked with empathy for stimulation drove the necessity to yawn, others, mimicry and social which could lead to medical advances. bonding," Stephen Jack- "Using electrical stimulation we were son said. "But again the able to increase excitability and in doing evidence for this is weak. I so increase the propensity for conta- still think that much more gious yawning," said Georgina Jackson, research is required to un- a professor in cognitive psychotherapy derstand the function and at Nottingham. "In Tourettes, if we could biology of yawning."

Can you tell whether or not you're addicted to coff ee? who wants to cut back, she A psychologist reveals how to know recommends a slow wean, not cold turkey. That is because if you’re hooked on caff eine and ways if you just quit, Days Two and to kick the java habit you may have Three can be a misery of with- drawal, and can even include By Heidi Mitchell is taken away or wears off, you vomiting and nausea. “But The Wall Street Journal may experience fatigue, head- it’s temporary,” Dr. Juliano aches, mood disturbances, says. “Most people are past With pumpkin-spice latte even nausea. This is physi- the worst withdrawal symp- season in full swing, many cal addiction in a nutshell: toms three days after the last Americans may be fi nding The body has adjusted for the dose. After nine days, it should themselves waiting in line for drug, requiring increasingly resolve.” coffee more than usual. While more of it to get that buzz and To avoid the worst, “We sug- a cup of joe undoubtedly can stave off withdrawal symp- gest you cut your caffeine con- give a jolt of focus to a fuzzy toms. sumption in half each week,” morning, it also has real side “Regular users will choose to she says. In a month, the effects. Caffeine use disorder take caffeine over money, over withdrawal should be more tol- was added to the most recent a placebo — so it shares the erable. She continues to work edition of “The Diagnostic and same reinforcing qualities that with patients to keep them Statistical Manual of Mental we see in other recreational off anxiety-inducing caffeine, Disorders” as a condition for drugs,” Dr. Juliano says. since preventing a relapse can further study, and caffeine That in itself isn’t neces- be harder than quitting. is the most-used drug in the sarily a problem. She is more world. concerned with psychological WORTH THE SUFFERING? What are the signs that addiction, also referred to as Dr. Juliano herself drinks you’re addicted, and how caffeine use disorder in the coffee daily, just like more can you kick the habit? One DSM, when a person is physi- than 50 percent of Americans, expert, Laura Juliano, a psy- cally dependent and uses the according to the National Cof- chology professor at American drug to avoid withdrawal, has fee Association. She doesn’t University who specializes in tried to quit but cannot, and think most people have a psy- addiction, spills the beans. continues to use caffeine de- chological addiction, but she spite physical or psychological does offer a checklist to see if THIS IS YOUR BRAIN problems. One example, she going without caffeine is worth ON CAFFEINE says, would be using caffeine the pain of withdrawal. When you ingest caffeine, it despite having trouble sleep- Because your body has made adjustments to adenosine production, when the caf- She suggests checking in occupies the brain’s adenosine ing. feine is taken away or wears off, you may experience fatigue, headaches, mood distur- regularly with yourself, ask- receptors, whose job is to tell bances, even nausea. ing how your general health is, the body it’s sleepy. By block- SIGNS OF ADDICTION how you’re sleeping and how ing that neuromodulator, the Many people don’t know they dependent,” says Dr. Ju- off-guard, and they think cal dependence, Dr. Juliano your anxiety levels are. caffeine makes you feel alert. are physically dependent until liano, who treats caffeine and they have the fl u, or the worst believes that having less than “In our society, we have There is also evidence that caf- they stop consuming their go- tobacco addicts. “One of my headache of their life.” She 400 milligrams of caffeine many people who suffer from feine stimulates the reward to energy drink or macchiato patients was drinking 20 cups has even heard of someone day should be fi ne for most anxiety and sleep problems, center of the brain. on vacation or before a medi- of coffee a day and experienc- who thought he was having a healthy adults, unless they and they should consider “So the brain says, ‘This cal procedure. ing a great deal of anxiety brain aneurysm. are pregnant or have certain giving themselves some relief feels good. How can I do this “Since caffeine is embed- until he cut back,” she says. medical issues. A typical 12 from caffeine and seeing if again?’” Dr. Juliano says. ded in our routines and social Clear signs of withdrawal are KICKING THE HABIT oz. serving of drip coffee has that helps,” she says. Added Because your body has made customs, people can go 20 headaches, tiredness and While studies have shown anywhere from 107 mg to 420 bonus: all that money saved adjustments to adenosine years without missing a day aches, but she’s seen worse. that as little as 100 mg of caf- mg, she says. on cappuccinos and energy production, when the caffeine and they don’t know they are “Sometimes people get caught feine a day can result in physi- For the big energy drinker drinks.

Losing hair lately? This might be why By Amanda MacMillan ed; it’s been observed anec- search rates for the term relevant to doctors whose TIME Health dotally and documented in “hair loss." They looked patients complain of hair previous small studies. But at search volume from loss in those two seasons, If you’ve been staring at those studies have focused 2004 through 2016, and the authors say, and it may your brush or your shower on just one demographic compared the data month be useful in assessing how drain and feeling like or geographic location, so to month and season to effective certain therapies you’ve been losing a lot of it hasn't been possible to season. are at treating the condi- hair lately, don’t despair. know if those fi ndings apply Across all eight countries, tion. But more research is A recent British Journal of to everyone. the results were the same: needed, they add, to de- Dermatology study suggests Researchers at Johns People searched the Inter- termine exactly why this that shedding more strands Hopkins and Washington net using phrases related pattern happens — and how in the summer and fall is University changed that by to hair loss more frequently much people should care. normal. compiling Google Trends in the summer and fall “Mildly increased hair A seasonal pattern of hair data from eight countries in compared to the winter loss in the summer and fall loss has been long suspect- four hemispheres with high and spring. The fi nding is Please turn to HAIR 10B 10B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER We benefi t from being generous GOOD fects of positive emotions, such list of prescriptions to help oth- continued from 8B as compassion and kindness, ers to get through it. The fi rst on the brain since the 1990s. task was to buy a black-and- HURCH ISTINGS He said the brain behaves dif- white checkered blanket, then C L “I just felt like I had to do ferently during an act of gener- visit a local leper colony and AFRICAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL True Faith Missionary Baptist Church something. I love my town and St. Peter’s African Orthodox Cathedral Pastor John M. Fair Oct. 2018 osity than it does during a he- donate it to the fi rst person I Oct.. 2017 my community, and the reach donistic activity. saw. My next task was to buy Bishop George W. Sands 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841 4841 NW 2nd Avenue • 786-360-3302 of the destruction was aston- “When we do things for our- a six-pound bag of lentils, cir- AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ishing from the very beginning,” selves, those experiences of pos- cle it around my head, chant a CATHOLIC Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Jan. 2018 she said. itive emotions are more fl eeting. Sanskrit mantra and give it to a Why is the fi rst instinct for Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor They are dependent on external homeless person. Jan. 2018 many to volunteer and donate Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 circumstances,” he said. “When Certainly, many Westerners 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 after a natural disaster? One we engage in acts of generosity, would roll their eyes at these reason is that as humans we’ve New Resurrection Community Church those experiences of positive unconventional “prescriptions,” BAPTIST Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate Aug. 2018 evolved to survive in groups, not emotion may be more enduring but they were familiar to my In- New Philadelphia Baptist Church 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 alone. Rallying together makes and outlast the specifi c episode dian friends, who believe they Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. Aug. 2018 us feel less alone in the experi- in which we are engaged.” hold real power. 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 PENTECOSTAL ence, explained the sociologist Helping others also gives us Later, to better understand New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC Christine Carter, a fellow at the a sense of purpose. Dr. Linda the signifi cance of the rituals, Greater Harvest Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines Aug. 2018 Greater Good Science Center Fried co-founded Experience I reached out to Dr. Deepak Rev. Kenneth McGee Oct. 2018 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 at the University of California, Corps, a program that engages Chopra, author of “You Are the 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 Berkeley. retirees as literacy tutors, after Universe.” He said the philo- NON DENOMINAL “When our survival is threat- she discovered a strong associa- sophical underpinnings in In- MISSIONARY BAPTIST Yahweh Ministries Nov. 2017 ened, we are going to reach out tion between a sense of purpose dia come from the Vedas and New Christ Tabernacle Church Minister Job Israel Rev. Harold Harsh Sept. 2018 and strengthen our connections and well-being throughout life. Buddhist traditions, where “all Youtube: job yahweh vs3 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 with people around us. We show Older adults who volunteered to human suffering is a result of generosity. We show compas- help children with reading and the hallucination of the sepa- New Life Christian Center sion. We show gratitude. These Walking in Christ M.B. Church Rev. Bruce Payne Oct. 2018 writing tended to experience rate self.” Aug. 2018 are all emotions that function Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 less memory loss and maintain Dr. Chopra explained: “The 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 to connect us with each other,” greater physical mobility, one moment you identify yourself as MORAVIAN CHURCH Dr. Carter said. study suggested. separate from other beings, or Scientifi c evidence supports New Mount Calvary M.B. Church New Hope Moravian Church Giving back is a fundamental other people, or separate from Nov. 2017 Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Dec. 2017 Pastor Gregorio Moody the idea that acts of generosity teaching of many religions. Je- life in general then you will suf- 7103 NW 22nd Avenue • 305-691-8015 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 can be benefi cial when we vol- sus had the Golden Rule. Bud- fer. 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I Dr. John Rowe, a professor of 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 roscientist and founder of the Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God paid a visit to a Vedic astrologer health policy and aging at the Oct. 2018 Center for Healthy Minds at the Pastor Leonard Shaw because I was anxious about Columbia University Mailman Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 University of Wisconsin, Madi- an uncertain future, my own School of Public Health, doesn’t Elder Johnnie Robinson Feb. 2018 son, has been studying the ef- personal crisis, and received a rule it out. 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 Today's moral values in America Hair loss may not be permanent more poor, White people in raw not have a values conference VALUES ahem, send you to Dr. Google — it numbers. The agenda they are in that D.C. ballroom; it was a HAIR continued from 8B may be worth checking with your pushing in Washington and in vicious conference where they continued from 9B physician. About 40 percent of state houses will hurt South- clapped and applauded a pres- New Deal and the Social Gospel. is normal,” co-author Dr. Shawn Americans suffer from unwanted ern, so-called “red” states, the ident, who would undermine During the Civil Rights Move- Kwatra, assistant professor of hair shedding, and many wom- worst, but at the Values Voters healthcare for the poorest and ment, they spoke against Rabbi dermatology at Johns Hopkins en as well as men will notice an Summit, lead organizer Tony most needy people in our coun- Abraham Heschel and Dr. Mar- University School of Medicine, increase in hair loss as they get Perkins put on duck hunt- try and then attempt to claim tin Luther King, Jr. tells Health. “This is speculative, older. ing waders and pretended to that somehow he has rescued These Christian national- but from an evolutionary perspec- In addition to seasonality, hair “wade into the swamp” as a Judeo-Christian values. Noth- ists contradict Jesus, who said tive one of the roles of hair loss loss can be caused by a stressful man of the people. ing could be further from the that, “as you have done it unto is to provide warmth,” he says. event (like childbirth or a high fe- The Southern Poverty Law truth, and nothing could be the least of these my brethren, “This would be less necessary ver), weight loss of more than 20 Center calls Perkin’s Family Re- more of a sign that this presi- you have done it unto me.” during the summer months.” pounds, or a change in birth-con- search Council “a hate group.” dent and those who go along They serve only the interests The tendency to grow thicker trol pills. Factors like diet, hered- Perkins denies that Islam is with him suffer from a values of the wealthiest Americans coats in the winter — and shed ity, and thyroid levels can play a a religion and regularly rails and moral bankruptcy. and take every opportunity to them in the summer — has also role as well. against gays and warns that Now, more than ever, we see deny any provision of care or been documented in a variety Luckily, not all hair loss is per- LGBT citizens plan to round the truth of what Dr. King said: encouragement to the poor. of animals, including monkeys, Academy of Dermatologists, it’s manent, and your doctor may be up the Christians in “boxcars.” we need a “moral revolution of They have elected far-right cats, dogs, and camels. In hu- normal to lose between 50 and able to suggest remedies — like His vice president, William values.” I have been crossing extremists in the country’s mans, seasonal hair loss has 100 hairs a day. Noticing a little supplements or topical treat- “Jerry” Boykin, Jr., claims that this country for the past eight legislatures, who have become been reported more in women extra hair in the shower drain ments — that may help to slow Islam is “pure evil” and should weeks with Rev Dr. Liz Theo- paid puppets of a White su- than in men, Kwatra says, al- may be nothing to worry about, the process. Signifi cant hair loss not be protected under the haris, meeting in churches premacist corporate oligar- though the current study could says Kwatra, especially if it’s dur- may also indicate another un- First Amendment. Boykin has and synagogues and commu- chy. Elected with the support not distinguish Google searches ing a warm-weather month. derlying health condition, says threatened to physically attack nity colleges with thousands of wealthy despots, these men by gender. But if those extra strands are Kwatra, so it’s important to get anyone not using the bathroom of people, who know we need (and a few women) pass voter According to the American enough to freak you out — or, checked out by a pro. suppression laws that make that he thinks they should use. a values revolution in America. them accountable to the vot- We have to stop calling these We are building a Poor People’s ers. These peddlers of piety leaders White Christians or Campaign and Moral Revival deliver huge tax cuts for the evangelicals. Why should we to not only reclaim our time, Greater Mercy reaches out to serve super-rich, permit corpora- listen when they p-r-a-y in but also to reclaim our values, tions to spew poison into the public and p-r-e-y on the peo- which been hijacked by ex- WILLIAMS tist Church, which grew into a University of Miami, gives out environment, and fund a mili- ple? These attacks on health- tremists. continued from 8B congregation of over two hun- gift baskets to those in need in tary budget so enormous and care will become devastating Corporate sponsorship has dred. the Overtown community. sacrosanct, that American citi- to the poor. Even a Republican bloated the public image of only answer for that was to For eight years services were On October 31st, instead of zens are no longer even wel- governor said Trump’s execu- extremism, but there are far accept the will and the way of held at the cultural arts center. Halloween, Greater Mercy held come to know what that bud- tive order will hurt the men- more people of faith and con- God. There's a journey that Williams admits, that while the Safe Day. "My family has the get is. All of this in the name of tally ill, damage the poor and science, who want to revive the God takes you through, and staff at the center was extreme- oldest running business in the Prince of Peace. distress families. heart and soul of our democ- Al was a part of my journey. I ly obliging, it was a struggle Overtown that never moved," Their poisonous mix of rac- Trump has brought about racy. We are inviting that moral was able to get introduced to maneuvering the needs of the said Pastor Williams. "I've been ism and religion hurts all of us, a devolution of values, not a majority to speak out and stand Christ in a real way. Mama and church around the event sched- here for about forty years, and but the irony is that it hurts revolution of values. They did up for a #ValuesRevolution. Grandma took me to church. ule of the cultural arts center. being a barber, you get all the I didn't have a clue why I was It was from there, Pastor Wil- news, someone got raped, peo- going, other than being obedi- liams said, "that God opened ple with masks on, someone ent to the household. I did not up a door for me to have keys," got robbed, someone throwing have that connection [to God] referring to a place of his own to eggs, snatching candy from the ■ New Miami Super Choir in- back then, but later on in life, hold worship services. kids. God laid upon my heart v vites interested persons to audi- as you mature you began to un- This new facility for Greater to instead, have a day of safe- CALENDAR tion. Call Dr. Tony Siders, 786-530- derstand the real meaning, the Mercy was right next door to ty. Get the community involved FaithCompiled by The Miami Times staff [email protected] 2825. true meaning of salvation, and the barber shop that Williams with their community. We had being a believer. owned. It was also much small- a hundred and fi fty volunteers, ■ Believers of Authority Min- 305-224-1890. ■ Florida Independent Resto- "I accepted Jesus Christ as er, and it was also in Overtown. who wearing Safe Day t-shirts, istries, Inc. in conjunction with ration Ministries ( FIRM) offers my Lord and Savior, got bap- "A lot of the members dropped gave out free food. We are on City of Miami Police, Miami-Dade ■ Metropolitan A.M.E. Church family assistance with drugs and tized at midnight, and I began off because they were afraid to a mission to move Halloween County Police, and City Offi cials hosts a food and clothing giveaway alcohol. Call 800-208-2924 ext. to live the will of God and the come into Overtown, they didn't to the side and have a day of cordially you to a Youth Town Hall every third Saturday. Call 786-277- 102 or prayer line, ext. 104. word of God," said Pastor Wil- want to travel over here. So safety in Overtown. Miami Po- Event , Friday, November 3, 6:30 4150. liams. "Admittedly, I fell a they went another way. Today, lice, Miami Commissioner Har- p.m. ■ A Mission with a New Begin- couple of times, but I found we have a core of about sixty demon, County Commissioner ■ The Alpha Gamma Chapter ning Church Women’s Depart- strength to get back up, and get members." Edmonson, and Miami Mayoral ■ Greater New Bethel Baptist of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in- ment provides community feed- back in line. Other than that, With smaller numbers, Great- candidate Francis Suarez took Church in Miami Gardens provides vites the public to their 50th Annual ings. Call 786-371-3779. the journey went on." er Mercy is no less active in the time out to join the festivities. behavioral health, intervention and Candlelight Vesper Service , Sun- When Williams returned Overtown neighborhood. "We Today, at fi fty-eight years treatment services for Black men day, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. at Mt. Tabor ■ Bethany Seventh Day Ad- home to Miami, with his barber are reaching out," said Pastor old, Pastor Williams says he, at risk for HIV or substance abuse Baptist Church. ventist Church holds bereave- degree, he attended Brownsville Williams. "We are meeting the his wife Creola, and their fi ve disorders. Call 305-627-0395. ment sharing groups every second Church of Christ, then Chris- needs of the people, through children, are still on their jour- ■ Zion Hope Missionary Bap- Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. Call 305- tian Fellowship Missionary word, we give out food. In No- ney, engaging on what he de- ■ Sistah to Sistah Connection tist Church has a food and cloth- 634-2993. Baptist Church, where, under vember we hold what we call scribes as "a three-fold minis- Women’s Empowerment meetings ing distribution every Wednesday Pastor Charles E. Coleman, "I Kingdom Day, where we make try, engaging the public in hair, are held every second and fourth at 4 p.m. Call 786-541-3687. ■ Street Outreach Ministries found and discovered and ac- everybody feel like they are body and soul: haircuts for the Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at conducts free courses on evange- cepted my calling," he said. kings and queens by giving ev- hair; herbal drinks and teas Parkway Professional Building in ■ First Haitian Church of God lizing without fear. Call 786-508- In 1997, Pastor Williams, eryone haircuts, washing sets, for the body; and the Bible for Miramar. Women only. No children hosts a food drive every Saturday 6167. along with six souls, began we give them prayer, we have the soul. "Feel free to come to allowed. Free breakfast. Call 954- from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 786- holding Christian fellowship in ministers that help us, we feed Greater Mercy Missionary Bap- 260-9348. 362-1804. ■ MEC Ministries holds healing his barber shop. Before long, them and give them clothes. tist Church where we believe in services every fourth Friday at 7:30 Williams felt that, "God wanted We have our baptism party souls, we believe in taking care ■ The Elks Historical Busi- ■ New Day N Christ Deliver- p.m. Call 305-693-1534. me to step out into the deep." with Gospel deejays, were we of your existence," he said. ness and Conference Center ance Ministry holds free mind, Renting space at the African are able to baptize people who As for Pastor Williams him- invites you every Sunday from 12 body and soul self-improvement The deadline for the Faith Cal- Cultural Arts Center in Liberty have not been baptized." Addi- self, "My calling is about Over- p.m. to 6 p.m. for Gospel Kickback and Zumba fi tness classes. Call endar is on or before 2 p.m. Mon- City, Pastor Williams began tionally, at Christmas, Greater town and where ever else God entertainment and fi ne dining. Call 305-691-0018. days. Greater Mercy Missionary Bap- Mercy, in partnership with the wants me to be." THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPERHealth Wellness11B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 & Sponsored by North Shore Medical Center "Once You Know, It's Where To Go" SECTION B MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES

A Matter of Life & Death

By Meaghan Winter essence.com

WHY ARE BLACK WOMEN IN U.S. MORE LIKELY TO DIE DURING CHILDBIRTH?

ate at night on February 4, 2010, she had for years. Tia planned on a water tance of preventive care. "It's about being doctors. Tia remembers seeing the nurse's when she was 37 weeks pregnant, birth at a midwifery practice. able to listen to your body and be proactive back in the doorway. "I was trying to say, Fathiyyah "Tia" Doster started When her discomfort did not dissipate, about whatever is going on, and not just "Come back,"" she says. Then her body stiff- feeling bloated. She assumed it Tia called her midwife, who also blamed the waiting until things get really, really bad," ened and everything went blurry. When she wasL from the food she'd eaten for dinner. "I late-night dinner, but added, "If it makes she explains. She just wanted to be sure awoke, she was in an ICU bed, covered in didn't think it was an emergency at all. That you feel better, come in and we'll check you that she wasn't in labor. tubes, disoriented. Her daughter had been never crossed my mind," she says. Then age out." It was already after midnight when Tia At the hospital a nurse took Tia's vi- delivered while she was unconscious. Tia 25 and working as an addiction counselor called a friend, who drove her the 30 min- tals. Suddenly the nurse seemed nervous. was not stable enough for the baby to be in Tampa, she'd breezed through her preg- utes to the hospital where the midwife was Tia's blood pressure was extremely high. brought to her. The dramatic spike in her nancy thus far without even morning sick- on call. While growing up in a nurturing The nurse said she might need to have an blood pressure had caused seizures that ness, only needing iron pills for anemia, as family, Tia had been steeped in the impor- emergency C-section and went to alert the Please turn to DEATH 12B

Simple things women want from their gym

By Danielle Young hello beautiful.com

Usually studies tell us what we already know. And a recent study about women and fi tness is no different. It indicated that British women don’t workout as much as they’d like to and that same sentiment refl ects in American women as well. Celebrity trainer Holly Perkins says that the study revealed that 75 percent of the women want to exercise more, but they’re discouraged for their fear of being judged by others. That sounds about right. We all like to pretend we’re immune to caring about what others, think, but we care what people think we look like when we’re exercising–whether its knowing how to use a machine or wondering if they can see our pants slowing falling off while we’re on the treadmill–we care. And because we’re women, we have feelings– those irrational feelings. Mothers, for example, feel guilt around putting themselves fi rst, as if Please turn to GYM 12B 12B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER What ladies have to say about their fi tness GYM “There are plenty of women ing and commitment – we’re ment along the way. For those continued from 11B who frequent gyms, but I think designed to carry babies for who are inexperienced, an in- the culture of most of those nine months, and then deliver troduction and detailed plan they’re neglecting all their other places are framed by a male- them, after all. However, we are enables time for the mind to responsibilities. dominated attitude, which is much more relationship-ori- ease into the process. Confu- “Whether she’s a stay-at- more comfortable blocking out ented, and we thrive in positive sion or uncertainty is a waste home mom, a busy executive or ‘gym time’ in their schedule,” feelings. The way to a woman’s of energy, and implementing somewhere in the middle, these says Perkins, who recently re- heart in fi tness is fun. new workout phases allows are concerns most women have leased a home-exercise system women to maximize our effort. Corn Pops boxes about fi tness,” Perkins says. “I designed specifi cally for women PURPOSE believe this reflects their self- called baladea, with regimens For men who workout, the SYNERGY image, and it’s a shame that she developed to fuse fi tness activity is almost a purpose in If you think women don’t so many women live their lives and wellness exercises. itself. There is a sense of ac- need weights, think again. slammed as racist short-changing themselves.” “I believe a woman’s atti- complishment in lifting heavy Resistance band training in- By Kara Taylor tion for the company's quick One would think that with tude craves a more holistic ap- weights and “gettin’ it done.” creases your power and revs nbcnews.com response in another post. fi tness programs catered spe- proach, one in which overall Women want to shine; we want your body’s fat-burning en- Kellogg's, America's largest cifi cally for women would make well-being is factored into a to look and feel like we never gine. We also want to be lithe, Kellogg's has agreed to cerealmaker, didn't immedi- us more apt to workout, they’re how-to lifestyle program.” felt possible. We want to be in supple and physically elegant. redesign the artwork on its ately respond to a request for not. Most fi tness programs Here’s what Perkins says touch with who we are, and Yoga helps us reshape trouble Corn Pops cereal boxes after a comment Thursday. women come across neglect works for women’s fi tness pro- fi tness synergized with overall zones, and something I call complaint on Twitter slammed Social media backlash important parts of the aver- grams: well-being can do that. “fl ow” optimizes fl exibility and it as racially insensitive im- surrounding issues such as age woman’s mindset, Perkins beautifi es posture. And, when agery. airlines mistreating passen- says. “Many gyms have spin- FUN STEPS we are done, we can enjoy a The cereal box's artwork gers has prompted a sense ning and other classes target- “No pain, no gain” is defi - It’s good for anyone starting calm that reinforces our mo- shows the corn pop cartoon of immediacy among compa- ing women, but they lack the nitely a man’s attitude. As a fi tness program to have a tive for inner and outer beauty, characters inhabiting a shop- nies, said Isra Ali, a clinical comprehensive aspect so many women, we are not afraid of a blueprint for what they’d like to leaving us with an energizing ping mall and taking part in assistant professor in media, women are searching for.” healthy muscle burn, sweat- achieve, and steps for improve- relaxation. various activities. Some corn culture and communication at pops are shopping, while oth- New York University. ers are playing arcade games "I think that you are see- or jump rope. ing companies recognize the Black women losing their lives in pregnancy Amid the bustle is one power of social media," Ali chance to bond with her," she be grateful." Because that isn't the case," brown-colored corn pop said. "Companies that are re- DEATH continued from 11B says. "For a very long time, I Increasingly, however, and says Haywood L. Brown, M.D., dressed as a janitor pushing a sponsive position themselves felt this detachment." at startling rates, hundreds president of the American Col- fl oor waxer. better for consumers, and led to multiorgan failure. She of Black women in the U.S. lege of Obstetricians and Gyne- Writer Saladin Ahmed used it is important to be socially was diagnosed with HELLP CAUSE FOR ALARM are losing their lives during cologists. "We just want people Twitter on Tuesday to express engaged and sensitive to is- Syndrome, a life-threatening While Tia's experience might pregnancy, childbirth and the to know that "I might be at a dismay that the only brown- sues concerning marginalized liver condition. "Everybody seem like a nightmare, so much postpartum period. They are little higher risk because I'm a colored corn pop was a janitor groups." was in a state of shock" over went well: She trusted her ob- between three and four times woman of color, regardless of and said the illustration was Prior to the incident with how quickly the crisis had servations about her body. more likely to die of a pregnan- what side of the track I'm on."" teaching racism. Kellogg's, other companies set in, Tia says. "It's hard to She asked questions. The mid- cy-related complication than No single explanation captures Some Twitter users pointed have received negative feed- fathom." She was hospitalized wife invited her to come to the white women. Black women why. "There are many factors," out that corn pops aren't back regarding failed market- for more than three months. hospital. Tia asked for help. are also twice as likely to suffer Brown adds. The complex web actually alive and don't have ing attempts. During much of her hospital Her friend offered to make the a problem so severe that they of causes — which includes ge- jobs. Earlier this month, Dove stay, Tia was unable to hold late-night drive. The nurse re- almost die, referred to as a near netic predispositions, chronic But Ahmed, a writer for received pushback on so- her daughter, Ayah. "Emotion- sponded promptly to a warn- miss. The racial disparity tran- stress, racial bias and struc- Marvel Comics' "Black Bolt" cial media for what some ally, it was just a really hard ing sign. The hospital's medi- scends education and income tural barriers to health care series, added in a follow-up people considered a "racist" time," she says. The baby was cal team reacted immediately levels, unraveling common as- — contributes to the racial tweet that while his complaint advertisement and released cared for by the father and and precisely. Had anyone in sumptions about who suffers disparity in maternal health. might seem like a "tiny thing," an apology on Twitter. The Tia's mother. Though Tia had a that chain acted differently, in our health care system. "I Each time a Black woman dies it is an issue when "you see commercial featured a Black steady stream of visitors, noth- Tia and her daughter might don't want to sound an alarm of pregnancy-related issues, a your kid staring at this over woman removing a T-shirt, ing could make up for missing not have lived. She consid- that every Black woman who different combination of some breakfast and realize millions and underneath was a white her daughter's birth and early ers her remaining nerve dam- gets pregnant should be like, or all of those factors has co- of other kids are doing the woman who then removed babyhood. "I didn't really get a age and scars "a reminder to "Oh, my God, I'm going to die." alesced. same." her T-shirt to reveal an Asian In a response fi ve hours woman. later, Kellogg's tweeted an The clip showing only the apology and confi rmed the Black and white women went artwork was being updated in viral on social media and JOIN THE RELIGIOUS ELITE new packaging. sparked a boycott with the Ahmed expressed apprecia- hashtag #boycottdove. in our Church Directory. Call 305-694-6210 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 13B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 Black Lives Matter founders to receive Sydney Peace Prize

thegrio.com work in the future with their other,” said Patrisse Cullors, reward. according to a press release. The co-founders of the Black “Receiving this award is an The co-founders are ex- Lives Matter movement, Pa- honor and we are grateful for pected to give a lecture that trisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, the immense amount of sup- highlights the work that the and Opal Tometi, will be port that Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter movement receiving this year’s Sydney has received over the last four has done while they are in Peace Prize. years. This award is received Sydney, Australia to receive The International Prize for in solidarity with the organiza- the award at Sydney Town Peace from The Sydney Peace tions and organizers of Aus- Hall. Foundation honors nominees tralia who had and still have With this award, Cullors, who have fought for goals faced oppression, but will fight Garza, and Tometi join the such as nonviolence and jus- back and proclaim that all likes of Irish President Mary tice. Nominees are considered Black Lives Matter. Right now, Robinson, Canadian author —Photo by Ben Baker/Redux from around the world and I believe it is our duty to show Naomi Klein and journalist are expected to continue their up and stand up for one an- John Pilger as recipients. Black Lives Matter founders (left to right) Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors. Catholic Hospital chain defies vatican on euthanasia Belgium’s Brothers of Charity, once a chain to reverse policy, and letters from the offices for doctrine and ‘beacon of hope and resistance,’ offers religious orders. Pope Francis has been clear in to help patients end their lives his opposition to euthanasia. In July, after a British court sided By Francis X. Rocca with doctors who argued that life The Wall Street Journal support should be withdrawn from a gravely ill infant, Charlie VATICAN CITY—A chain of Gard, so that he could die with Catholic psychiatric hospitals in dignity, the pope publicly sup- Belgium is granting euthanasia to ported the baby’s parents as they non-terminal patients, defying the sought further treatment. Vatican and deepening a challenge Brother René Stockman, world- to the church’s commitment to a wide head of the Rome-based constant moral code. Brothers of Charity and a promi- The board of the Brothers of nent campaigner against euthana- Charity, Belgium’s largest single sia, warned the Belgian hospital provider of psychiatric care, said chain in July that it would lose the decision no longer belongs the right to claim a Catholic to Rome. Truly Christian values, identity if it didn’t abandon its the board argued in September, euthanasia policy. should privilege a “person’s choice That could mean losing build- of conscience” over a “strict ethic ings that belong to the religious of rules.” order, he told the Journal. He The policy change is highly said the Vatican has invited board symbolic, said Didier Pollefeyt, a members to Rome to explain their theologian and vice rector of the decision, but has offered no com- Catholic University of Leuven. —PHOTO: EPA-EFE promise on euthanasia. “The Brothers of Charity have —Photo: Ivan Put Pope Francis addresses the General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life in The hospital chain in Belgium been seen as a beacon of hope Brother René Stockman Vatican City on October 5. The academy promotes the church’s teachings on bioethics. appears unmoved by Rome’s and resistance” to euthanasia, he is head of the Rome-based entreaties. One prominent board their own unofficial rituals for the declined to comment about the and assisted suicide. said. “Now that the most Catholic world-wide parent organi- member, former Belgian Prime practice. decision for this article. For clerics weighing whether Minister Herman Van Rompuy, institution gives up resistance, it zation of the Belgian Broth- looks like the most normal thing In this context, Belgium’s Belgium’s euthanasia rate has to deny the sacraments, “There tweeted in August: “The time of in the world.” ers of Charity and a promi- branch of the Brothers of Char- risen steeply to 2022 cases in are two extremes, on one hand ‘Rome has spoken, the case is Belgium legalized euthanasia nent campaigner against ity, an international congrega- 2015 from 235 cases in 2003, approval, on the other a rigid posi- closed’ is long past.” in 2002, the first country with euthanasia. tion, was one of the last Catholic according to official statistics. tion with no support for people,” a majority Catholic population holdouts. The organization, which The majority of the cases in 2015, he said. “We have to understand to do so. Belgian bishops op- cepted” by Catholic institutions as was founded in Belgium in 1807, about 67 percent, were patients what we may do while avoiding posed the legislation, in line with the basis for ethics policies, the now runs 15 psychiatric hospitals with terminal cancer, but about the two extremes.” * o b i t ua ry * the church’s catechism, which study noted. there, with around 5,000 beds. 15 percent of cases were patients In the U.S., few bishops in states that causing the death of Marc Desmet, a palliative care In 2002, a majority of the hos- with non-terminal illnesses, jurisdictions that permit assisted , the handicapped, sick or dying specialist who is also a Catho- pital chain’s board of directors including ocular and digestive suicide have issued guidelines. Trinity to eliminate their suffering is lic priest, frequently counsels were also consecrated brothers ailments. Psychiatric patients One exception is the bishops of HENRY JOHNSON, JR., 68, murder. patients who are considering eu- who take vows of poverty, chas- accounted for about 3 percent of Colorado, who said priests must truck driver, died But many Catholic health- thanasia. “I do not say what they tity and obedience. After legal- the cases in 2015, though a few of deny the sacraments and church October 21 at care institutions soon gave way. have to decide,” he said. ization, if patients at a Brothers those had terminal illnesses. funerals in cases of physician- Select Specialty Within two years, more than 80 Dr. Desmet often attends of Charity hospital demanded Legal changes elsewhere have assisted suicide. Hospital. percent of the Catholic hospitals euthanizations where he works, euthanasia, officialpolicy was left the church struggling to rec- In Canada, which legalized Service 11 a.m., and nursing homes in Belgium’s at Jessa Hospital in Hasselt, to transfer them to other institu- oncile its moral teachings with the euthanasia and assisted suicide Saturday at Dutch-speaking Flanders region Belgium. They occur there about tions. need to minister to Catholics who in 2016, Catholic bishops have Faith Anointed permitted euthanasia, and more once a month in an institution By this year there were only embrace contrary practices. issued divergent guidelines, with Ministry. than 40 percent permitted it for with about 1,000 beds, he said. three consecrated brothers on the “It is a new problem,” said Msgr. some leaving decisions to the dis- non-terminal patients, according Another Belgian priest, the 15-member board, and in March Renzo Pegoraro, chancellor of cretion of priests. to a study by the Catholic Univer- Rev. Gabriel Ringlet, is author of it voted to grant euthanasia to pa- the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy The Vatican responded to the CLEORA FORSTON, 63, sity of Leuven. a popular book on “spiritual ac- tients, issuing an ethical rationale for Life, which champions the decision by the Brothers of Char- administrator, died October 30 Vatican statements on the mat- companiment to euthanasia,” and and a procedure for evaluating church’s bioethical teachings, in- ity with a public statement that at North Shore Medical Center. ter were “no longer generally ac- has encouraged people to develop euthanasia requests. The board cluding opposition to euthanasia Pope Francis wanted the hospital Arrangements are Incomplete.

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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 1-7, 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 , , , Grace ' Range 'Richardson Death' Notice Happy' Birthday GENIE VIOLA (WIGGINS) BURSE born MICHAEL HARP, 62, environ- JEROME ANTHONY DAWSON, WALLIS DELORES GORDON, April 4, 1959 at the Yaeger Clinic-Liberty In loving memory of, mental worker, 62, handyman/ 80, nurse, City to the proud parents,the late Waymon/ died October entrepreneur, died October Lessie “Marie Wiggins, went home to be 26. Service 11 died October 26 at home. with the Lord on October 24, 2017. a.m., Saturday 26. Survivors Service 11 A life-time resident of Miami/Miami-Dade at Christian Fel- include his a.m., Saturday County. She attended Holmes Elementary lowship Worship brothers, at Saint Agnes and was a Miami Northwestern (Bull) Center. Deacon Thomas Episcopal graduate, Class of 1977. James Dawson, Church. A loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, Sr., and Rev. grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, Lazarus Dawson; and a host of friend and employee. Prior to her illness, THOMAS E. BRAGGS, JR., other relatives and friends. Viewing BARRINGTON E. BELL, 26, she was the Store Manager for Tipsee 73, security 10 a.m., Saturday at St. Phillip Neri student, died Liquors, Miami Gardens for many years. coordinator, Catholic Church. Service to follow October 24 She was preceded in death by the love died October 11 a.m., Saturday at the church. at Jackson 18. Service 11 Memorial of her life husband/soulmate of 40 years, Vincent “Dwayne” Burse I. a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces/ a.m., Saturday JACARI K. GLOVER, 33, truck Hospital North. She will be greatly missed by sons, nephews and many cherished friends. at Bible Baptist driver for Liquid Service 12 p.m., Vincent Dwayne II and Victor Dwoyne Burse; Viewing 2-8 p.m., Friday at Hadley Church. Environment Saturday at sisters, Mary {Wiggns) Conyers-Reeves and Davis Funeral Home, Miami Gardens,FL LT. JOHN D. PACE JR. Solution, died Refuge Church Lola Marie Evans; brothers, the late William H. 33054. Wake 6-10 p.m., Friday at Grand/ October 16. of Our Lord 11/04/1950 - 01/23/2016 Wiggins and Waymon Wiggins, Jr.; daughter- Champion Banquet Hall; Repast 3-6 p.m., Survivors Jesus Christ. in-law, Shaura McKinney-Burse; sister-in- Saturday at Grand/ Champion Banquet We celebrate you today, like TAWANA S. SANSBURY, 50, include his laws, Tanya Burse Jarvis, Venus Burse and Hall, 2730 NW 167 St., Miami Gardens, FL everyday! record special- father, Gene JAMES EDWARD COLEMAN, Sybil Burse; brother-in-law, Tirrell D. Burse; 33054. Celebration of Life 1 p.m., Saturday You are a wonderful hus- ist, died October Glover; 53, heavy grandchildren, DeVante McKinney Burse, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of band, father and friend. 12. Service 1 daughter, equipment Vincent Burse III, Shiyanna Burse,Victor Brownsville, 2799 NW 46 St., Miami, FL We’re standing on God’s p.m., Saturday Jakera Glover; sons, Jacari operations, died Burse, Jr., Zaidrain Gibson and Zayden Burse; 33142. Family contact, 305-624-4181. promise at the great trumpet in the chapel. Glover, Jr. and Jamiyah Glover; October 23 at sound. grandmothers, Queeneates Raines Port of Miami. We will all rise to meet Jesus and Edna Mae Coleman; aunts, Service 10 a.m., , and see you again. Forever, Scarlet Glover and Synitheria Saturday at Happy Birthday Hadley Davis Your loving family. Coleman; brother, Marvin Glover; Jordan Grove Miami Gardens sister, Renae Glover; and a host of Missionary In loving memory of, WILLIE LEE DAVIS, 68, retired other relatives and friends. Viewing Baptist Church. THERESA MAE FELTON, 58, Happy Birthday fi re fi ghter, died 4-8 p.m., Friday in the chapel. homemaker, October 25. Service 10 a.m., Saturday at New EVA MAE GAITOR, 92, domestic, died October 22 In loving memory of, Service 10 a.m., Birth Cathedral of Faith. died October 24 at Jackson at home. Ser- Saturday at Mt. Memorial Hospital North. Service vice 1 p.m., Fri- Calvary Baptist GLORIA M. PATTERSON, 11 a.m., Monday at Peaceful Zion day in the cha- Church. receptionist for Missionary Baptist Church. pel. Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Reisman, and , Glass Attorneys, Bell and Clark BOBBY LEE THOMAS, 67, la- IRIS CODRINGTON, 89, home- died October BARBARA JEAN JORDAN, 81, borer, died Oc- maker, died Oc- 28. Survivors died October 18. tober 23 at North tober 28. Public include her Her husband, Shore Hospital. viewing 5-7:30 daughter, Carol Alfred and Service 12 p.m., p.m., Friday at L. Patterson; sons, Glenford daughter, Greta Saturday in the St. John’s AME Patterson, and Tyrone Patterson; have preceded chapel. Church. Service sisters, Coral Kemp, Doralyn Tinker, her in transition. MAE LOIS MINGO 11 a.m., Sat- Evelyn Newbold, and Laverne She leaves BROWN urday at the Albury; brother, Joseph Dorsett, 11/01/1939 - 05/09/2012 to cherish her ZOLENA J. BRATTON church. Jr.; grandson, Glenford Patterson, memory three 11/01/1941 - 10/25/2015 Jr.; great-granddaughter, Zoria sons, Arthur Roy(Florence), John, We will always love you, DOROTHY MARION HART, JOHN SOREY, 63 , died October Patterson. Wake 6-8 p.m., Friday and Tracy. She also leaves two Mother. 89, retired, died November 1, 1941 was a 25. Memorial service 4 p.m., Satur- at St. Matthews M.B. Church, sisters, Luretha Walker(Alexander) Mingo Family October 23 at special day, my dear! day in the chapel. 6100 NW 24 Ave. Service 1 p.m., and Dr. Mary F. Clark(Isaiah). A Tamarac Reha- You are truly missed and Saturday at the church. sister in law, Maggie Bell. She also bilitation Center. Happy Birthday your legacy lives on! , leaves four grandchildren, 10 great Service 1 p.m., Love you, Melvin, your chil- Gregg L. Mason grandchildren, and two great great , Saturday at In loving memory of, dren, family, and friends. grandchildren. Plus a host of nieces, BERNICE JOHNSON WALKER, Royal New Birth Bap- nephews, cousins, church family, 83, retired nurse tist Church. aide, Hospital, BARBARA JEAN WILLIAMS, Eastern Star chapter members, In Memoriam died October 81, retired nurse and host of friends. Services were 27. Survivors from Jackson held October 28 at Gethsemane In loving memory of, GWENETTE SELINA include: sons, Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 5212 MANNING, 54, Hospital/North Pembroke Rd., West Park, FL. Anthony retired, died Dade Health Burial Monday October 30 at South Bernard (Myra), October 25 at Ctr., died Florida National Cemetery in Lake Charles, home. Service 2 October 28. Worth, FL. Funeral arrangements Joseph Walton p.m., Saturday Viewing 5-8 entrusted to Bell and Clark Funeral (Caprice) and Craig Johnson in the chapel. (Tonya); daughters, Annette Jordan p.m., Saturday, Home, 4152 W Blue Heron Blvd, and Darlene Johnson; brothers, November 4 at St. Stephens AME Riviera Beach, FL, Isaiah S Clark, Willie Reynolds (Nina) and Ivey Church, 3400 NW 215 Street, III -LFDIC. Townsend, Jr. (Maxine); sisters, Miami Gardens, FL 33055. Service Eula Townsend Barr and Doris 11 a.m., Monday, November 6 at ROY LEE COE, 79, retired, Janet Reynolds; other relatives. Miami Gardens Church of Christ, , 2255 NW 183 Street, Miami Covenant Mortuary died October Viewing 2-9 p.m., Friday. Service 29 at home. LINDA WILSON Gardens, FL 33056. , 87, 10 a.m., Saturday in the chapel. BERTHA LEE SNEED Service 10 a.m., 11/03/1957 - 08/25/1992 retired bus Interment: Forest Lawn Central. Saturday in the attendant for chapel. There isn't a day that goes , , Greyhound died by that we don't, at some MAUDRICE “CHAD” LEWIS Hadley Davis MLK A.J. Manuel on October 25. point, think of you! Celebrating the Happy 60th Heavenly 01/09/1987 - 11/04/2012 JOE COOK, 100, Army Veteran, SAMUEL JAMES ROBINSON, died October wonderful life of Birthday , self- “Chad,” it’s been fi ve years, SR. 26 at Franco Mrs. Bertha Lee Love, your children, grand- employed , but it seems like yesterday. Nursing Home. Sneed are her children and family. installer, died Your warm thoughts and Memorial 6-8 precious and Hall Ferguson Hewitt October 23 at loving children: Willie Ruth Simms, love will always remain each p.m., Friday DOIL L. SNEED, 93, cook, died home. Service Ronnie Sneed, Brendell Brewton, In Memoriam and everyday! at Greater October 29 at 12 p.m., Philshie Sneed and Rachel Griffi n Mom, Rosa, family and New Bethel home. Service Saturday in the (Roy); along with her grandchildren: In loving memory of, friends. Missionary 10 a.m. Satur- chapel. Tanuya Simms, Tabitha Russell, Baptist Church day at Christian Jeremiah Sneed, Terrell Hargrett, In Memoriam Miami Gardens. Fellowship M.B. Shareka Pace, Rueben Brewton, Service 4 p.m., Saturday at the Church. , 60, In loving memory of, WILLIE FLOYD MILTON church. Eric Brewton, Jacob Baptiste, cook, died Jasmine Baptiste, Jada Baptiste, October 24 and 12 great-grands along with DARLENE HUGHES, 45, fast at Veteran food, died October 24. Service 2 three great-great grands. Joining Hospital. p.m., Saturday in the chapel. in the celebration of life are her Service 10 a.m., very special and loving sister-in- In Memoriam Saturday in the law, Magg West, son-in-law, Roy In loving memory of, chapel. Griffi n and god daughter, Catherine , Young. Public visitation 6-9 p.m., Wright and Young Friday. Service 11 a.m., Saturday , FRANKLIN A. OLIVER, 75, at Greater New Macedonia Eric S. George nurse, died Missionary Baptist Church. October 25. ERIC ONYX MCKENZIE, 10, Service 12 MRS. RUNNETTE BUTTS died October 19. p.m., Thursday , Service 11 a.m., at Peace 09/11/1949 - 11/01/2014 M.A. Hall Saturday at Missionary DEBORAH A. PALMER, 53, It seems like yesterday, not Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. A.M.E. Church offi ce manager, three years ago THELMA JANE RAHMING West Park. died October Dear Mother we had your ‘THELLY’ 27 at home. presence. 01/01/1922 - 11/04/2007 Viewing 4-8 Dear daughter, your in- MICHAEL J. PARKS, 61, p.m., Friday dependent determination to pressman, We think of you always but at M.A. Hall, fi ght the good fi ght. died October especially today. You will nev- 580 NW 183 Beloved sister we miss you MAE FRANCIS CASON, died 25 at home. er be forgotten although you Street, Miami SYLVIA VANOVER dearly. October 27. Arrangements are in- Service 11 a.m., are gone away. Your memory Gardens, FL 12/08/1956 - 10/29/2016 So Dear aunt, niece and complete. Saturday at 93rd is a keepsake with which we 33169. Service 11 a.m., Saturday friend, do continue your St. Community never part. God has you in at Antioch MBC of Miami Gardens, Gone but not forgotten, we rest.....until we meet again. SEE YOUR Baptist Church. His keeping, we have you in 21311 NW 34 Ave., Miami Gardens, miss you sadly. We miss you dearly...... our hearts. OBITUARY ONLINE FL 33056. The Family Your Loving Family. The Rahming Family 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 1-7, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES

MIRAMAR CULTURAL CENTER

Black Angels Over Story of Tuskegee tells the story of Tuskegee six men who attempt to join the Tuskegee Airmen comes to Airmen. life in Miramar

n honor of Veteran’s Day Weekend, embarking upon a journey to become the Americans to stand beside whites. So the 2012 NYC Inspire Award. It also moved Miramar Cultural Center is proud to fi rst Black aviators in the United States two join up with the Tuskegee Airmen, the audiences from coast to coast, including present Layon Gray’s critically acc- Army Air Corps during a tumultuous era of country’s fi rst battalion of black aviators. onlookers at the National Tuskegee Airmen laimed, long-running Off-Broadway racial segregation and Jim Crow idealism There, they meet four other like-minded Convention. show, Black Angels Over Tuskegee, in 20th Century American history. young men—and face ongoing discrimina- Uplifting and inspiring, the production for one performance only, 8 p.m. Thursday, In the storyline, Quentin and his brother tion. movingly illustrates how the Tuskegee Air- Nov.I 9. Abraham want to serve their country in During its long run off Broadway, Black men conquered isolation and prejudice to Inspired by true events, Black Angels the fi ght against fascism, but in the 1940s, Angels Over Tuskegee won the 2009 become one of the most highly respected Over Tuskegee is a narrative of six men the United States won’t allow African- NAACP Award for Best Ensemble and the Please turn to AIRMEN 6C Salute to Black

ADRIENNEExcellence ARSHT CENTER Ella Fitzgerald Arsht Center celebrates started her long singing Ella Fitzgerald’s career after she won a 100th birthday talent show

he Adrienne Arsht Center of 17, making her the fi rst female per- at the Apollo for the Performing Arts former to earn such a distinction. Duri- of Miami-Dade County ng her lifelong career, Fitzgerald made Theater in opens the highly-antici- her mark as one of the greatest scat pated 10th anniversary singers in jazz history. She earned 14 NYC. season of the Jazz Roots concert se- Grammy Awards and collaborated with riesT and educational program with an Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, extraordinary all-star evening celebra- among many others. ting Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday. The evening is produced by 8-time The concert, which is part of The Grammy-winning producer Gregg Apollo’s year-long tribute to the iconic Field, who at the age of 30 toured jazz singer, will take place 8 p.m. Fri- as Ella’s drummer and will join multi- day, Nov. 3, at the John S. and James Grammy nominee Shelly Berg on L. Knight Concert Hall. piano and Brian Nova on guitar as part The Apollo introduced Ella to the of the Ella All-Star Quartet. world in 1934, during the Harlem Re- “It is befi tting we launch our Jazz naissance, when she won the Amateur Roots 10th anniversary season Night at The Apollo contest at the age Please turn to FITZGERALD 6C 2C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Harlem School OF THE Arts

Briana Reed, who perfor- ONCE SHUTTERED AND IN med with the Alvin Ailey DEBT, NOW DREAMS BIG American Dance Theater, with Jayani Roberson, By Jeffery C. Mays The New York Times 11, during a ballet class After hundreds of children had fi nished their on Oct. 12 at the Harlem dance, piano and voice lessons one recent School for the Arts. afternoon, the halls of the Harlem School of the Arts were quiet. Construction workers had also departed, leaving their tools behind. Eric Pryor, the president and chief exe- cutive of the nonprofi t, walked around the 40,000-square-foot brick structure on St. Nicholas Avenue like a foreman, pointing out where walls would come down for a recording studio. Passing a room, where two drummers — who are also instructors — were having an impromptu jam session, Pryor noted the quiet fl ow of cool air from a new heating and cooling system. And he pointed to an almost-fi nished elevator that would help the school comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Just seven years ago, the school, founded in 1964, was $2 million in debt and temporarily Please turn to ARTS 6C

Eric Pryor (below), the president and

chief executive of the school. “We will

always be rooted in providing arts

training to children,” he said during a

recent tour. “That will never waiver.” —Photos credit: Holly Pi-

The artist Tarah ▲ Douglas, right, has a

solo art exhibition in

the school’s gallery.

Her work explores the

“essence of femininity”

through textiles and

photography.

—Photo credit Andrea Mohin/The New York Times

‘Crown’ is some good Black barber shop nostalgia By Terri Schlichenmeyer that you’ve noticed how many The Bookworm Sez, LLC books about hair are for Afri- can American women or girls. “Lookin’ great, man!” Not this time. “Crown: An Those three words can Ode to the Fresh Cut” is ab- make you feel ten feet tall. solutely for boys and young You want to strut when some- men. one says you’re fl y because it’s Not quite with a poem, not true. You are, and in “Crown: quite with a story, author Derrick Barnes gives voice to the mythology that’s wrap- T he ped around the Black barber BOOK shop. It’s a sort of secret club, in this fi ctional boy’s mind, CORNER and he can’t help but see eve- BY DERRICK BARNES ry detail as he savors it. That makes a great story but really, An Ode to the Fresh Cut” by the tale here would be the les- —Gordon C. James / Courtesy of Agate Publishing Derrick Barnes, illustrated by covered with a cape like a has a “faux-hawk,” and he’s ser without artwork from Gor- Gordon C. James, you’ll see it superhero. checking his phone. Maybe An illustration from 'Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.' don James; I read this book happen. What are you gonna have? he’s the owner of a business three times, in quick succes- When you walked in the Short, “locs,” waves, bald, a or somebody infl uential. the side of his head. He looks look great. You feel even bet- sion, just so I could appreciate door of the barber shop, you fade, what’ll it be? Whatever Guy on the other side looks important, too. So does the ter, like when you ace a test or its pictures again and again. were just a kid with raggedy it is, it’s going to change your “majestic.” He’s tall and proud guy with the cornrows, the your mother calls you “beau- Perfect for boys ages 7 to hair, “a lump of clay… a slab life. You might do better in with a big smile on his face. man with locs, and the wo- tiful” because you are, to her. 12, this is also sharable with of marble,” like in an art stu- school with all that confi - Nobody would mess with him. man who’s just in for a quick The cape is whisked off. You any man who loves his trip dio, ready to be molded into dence. You might be a star. “That’s how important he trim. There are times when pay the man because “It was to the barber. It’s inspiring, someone new and fresh. You’ll For sure, the girls are going to looks.” “that’s all you ever need.” worth it. It always is” when a little nostalgic, and fun to barely remember all that, love the way you look because “Dude” across the room is And then your time in the you become your best. read – and for that, “Crown” is though, once you sit down in “It frames your swagger.” looking at himself in a mirror, chair is done. A little sting As a parent or grandpa- a book you should be looking the chair and before you’re The guy on one side of you admiring what’s been done to of fi nishing product and you rent, there’s a good chance for. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 3C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017

struction of many older watch them later with Fats Domino continued Lisa Hogan, Alexan- THE homes and buildings. our cable providers. In to ride high on his suc- dria Holloway, Kar- Despite many well- doing so, I was able to cess through the end of en Bullard-Jordan, WHIRLv intentioned efforts as watch the PBS docu- the decade, churning Juliet King, Kim By Vennda-Rei Gibson [email protected] renewal and revitaliza- mentary about ‘Fats’ out more rocking hits McCray, Stacy Mc- Social tion in recent decades; Domino. It was a co- like “Whole Lotta Lov- Ghee, Debra Duster November is here and the the Historic Black Police Pre- nearby development incidence after hearing ing” (1958), “I’m Ready” Owens, Sandra Pel- whirl of life moves. An interest- cinct and Courthouse Museum and redevelopment of his death on October (1959) and “I Want to ham, Link Arleen ing fact to note is that we all are where retired offi cer Lt. Archie within Overtown itself, 24. Walk You Home” (1959). Poitier, Bernadette so very much affected by the McKay shared interesting an- the community has not JACKSON This legendary musi- In the documentary MCDOWELL Poitier, Ann Walters- seasons. That’s something to ecdotes about law enforcement regained its economic cian, born in New Or- Domino described his song- Pope, Veronica Rahming, keep in mind as we ’fa1l back’ and the building in the 40’s, feet. To the general population leans, Louisiana, in 1928, Fats writing process as taking in- were among the attendees at in time one hour this Sunday. 50’s, 60’s and the present. They of Miami, Overtown’s reputation Domino loved his city and his spiration from everyday events: a chapter retreat held at the Longer nights and shorter days later visited Booker T. Wash- has been one of high poverty, music. The music that he gave “Something that happened to Double Tree Hilton Miami Air- on the horizon. November is ington Sr. High School. Al- high unemployment, and high us. Watching the documen- someone, that’s how I write port & Convention Center on the eleventh and penultimate legany Franciscan Ministries’ crime. tary, brought realizations of all my songs,” he explained. “I Oct. 22, as members of the month of the year in the Ju- Regional Vice President, Dan- Today, Overtown has approxi- hoe Blacks created their own used to listen to people talk ev- Dade County Chapter of the lian and Gregorian Cal- iel Gibson supports mately 8,500 residents amusements, and plac- ery day, things would happen Links held a retreat. ‘ Linking endars and the fourth The Overtown Coun- living in a two square es of entertainment. in real life. I used to go around Vision and Mission to Friend- and last month to have cil. It was interesting to mile radius. More than I realized why some different places, hear people ship and Serve.’ the length of 30 days. note from the Common half of Overtown resi- of these places were talk. Sometimes I wasn’t ex- Retreats to inspire and moti- (Remember the Mother Good Council website dents live below the called ‘ juke joints.’ pecting to hear nothin’, and vate members for greater ser- Goose song/rhyme we the history of Over- poverty level; 34% are Black music wasn’t on my mind was very much on vice, productivity and vision. were taught about the town that was written. unemployed; a large the radio, we got our my music. Next thing I’d hear, Save the date cards have number of days in each I am passionate about percentage of youth music from juke box- I would either write it down been sent for a Women’s Coun- month when we were in our Black history in are neither in school or es. Interestingly, he or remember it good.” Domi- cil Weekend at Church of the elementary school?) this community. Of- working. The median spoke Creole French no believed the success of his Open Door with the theme Thirty days hath Sep- ALLEN ten these histories are household income is GIBSON before he spoke English music came from the rhythm: Godly Living in an Ungodly tember, published and read across the $14,634. Overtown is and he dropped out of “You got to keep a good beat. world, presenters will include April, June, and November; nation. The written words paint still a predominantly African- school at 14 to be a musician, The rhythm we play is from Attorney Bacardi Jackson; February has twenty-eight a picture that others se.. That’s American community with a working many types of jobs to Dixieland — New Orleans.” Rev. Anjeanette Allen and alone, why we must write and share growing Hispanic population; survive. In 1949, Fats Domino Domino was inducted into Ms. Margaret McDowell on All the rest have thirty-one, our history so that it will be ac- it is yet too soon to fully known met collaborator Dave Bar- the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Saturday, Nov. 11 and on Sun- Excepting leap year, that’s the curately recorded in the future. what challenges and opportu- tholomew and signed to Impe- in 1986, he accepted the Na- day, Nov. 12 you are invited to time Here’s what the website de- nities the increased infl ux of rial Records, where he released tional Medal of Arts from Pres- worship with the congregation When February’s days are scribes as Overtown: Overtown newer residents may bring to a really swinging song “The Fat ident Bill Clinton in 1998. at one of the two services. twenty-nine. is the cultural name given to a the neighborhood. Health indi- Man.” It became the fi rst rock Four songs of Domino’s have Monday I had an oppor- I don’t know about you, but predominantly Black neighbor- cators for people in Overtown do ‘n’ roll record to sell 1 million been named to the Grammy tunity to chat with Bertha there are many times I recite hood located within the City of not compare well with the rest copies, peaking at No. 2 on Hall of Fame for their signifi - Beckwith Sneed, who gradu- this rhyme to myself to re- Miami. It is the second oldest of Miami (per 2008-2012 Ameri- the R&B charts. Fats Domino cance in music history: “Blue- ated from Dorsey Senior High member how many days are in continuously inhabited neigh- can Community Survey): report- found mainstream success in berry Hill” in 1987, “Ain’t It A in 1950, 67 years ago. She months. I call these emergency borhood in Miami, dating back ed hospitalizations for heart 1955 with his song “Ain’t It a Shame” in 2002, “Walking to told me how delighted he was brain notes. to 1896. Blacks from southern disease was three times the Shame,” covered by Pat Boone New Orleans” in 2011 and “The to see picture of classmate Last week Overtown wel- states and the Bahamas came rate reported by Miami-Dade as “Ain’t That a Shame”. The hit Fat Man” in 2016. Domino was Arthur ‘Pop’ Eve recently in comed Common Good Coun- to work on the railroads, and overall; the percent of low birth record increased Domino’s vis- also presented with a Grammy the paper. She was so compli- cils from around the state. Al- were segregated to an area weight babies in Overtown was ibility and record sales, and he Lifetime Achievement Award in mentary in telling me that the legany Franciscan Ministries originally known as “Colored 10.8%, higher than the county- soon re-recorded it under the 1987. May he rest in peace. He students would call my mother launched the Common Good Town.” wide average 8.9%, and accord- revised name, which remains gave us music to remember ‘Millicent’ behind her back be- Initiative in the community of Overtown was once a thriv- ing to the Florida Department of the popular title/version to- and love for a lifetime. cause they wanted to be grown Overtown in June 2014: The ing mixed-income community Health. the area has one of the day. In 1956, when so many Valerie Riles, Donna Riley, and perhaps act like grownups Overtown Council for the Com- with some 50,000 residents, highest infant mortality rates in in my generation were dancing Tawnicia Ferguson Rowan, calling adults on a fi rst name mon Good. The goal of the ini- nicknamed the “Harlem of the all of Miami-Dade County. at the junior high sock hops Jessica Lynn Sinkfi eld, basis. Only after this shar- tiative is to work with residents South.” In the 1960’s Overtown’s we have much work to do and dances in the cafeteria/ Courtney Sowerby-Thom- ing did she mention that her to create opportunities, de- glory began to fade. Several among ourselves. What would gymnasium and etc., Domino as, Jeris Smith, Theresa husband of over 67 years Doil velop strategies, and make in- factors combined to change the a Black person have written had fi ve Top 40 hits, includ- Therilus, Ottolita Thomp- Sneed had died over the week- vestments that lead to positive face of Overtown, the displace- about the history of Overtown, ing “My Blue Heaven” and his son, Joy Vickers, Denese end. Through it all, Bertha health outcomes. There are two ment of nearly 80% of its people I wonder? My uncle would often cover of Glenn Miller’s “Blue- Waiters, Dolores Washing- never loses her smile, how she other communities in Florida to and subsequent destruction of say Urban renewal is ‘Negro re- berry Hill,” which hit No. 2 on ton, Calondria Williams, helps others, her joy of life and receive this honor: Wimauma the area’s business community, moval’. the pop charts, Domino’s top Mercita Wimberly, Geneva her faith which drives her very located in Hillsborough Coun- which once had more than 300 I guess the old folks remind charting record ever. And yet, Woodard, Ruby Hemingway positive attitude. A reminder of ty on Florida’s west coast and businesses; two highways were us to ‘keep living’ in a changing like so many Black entertain- Adams, Shirley Archie, Ta- these words: ‘Thou shalt love Lincoln Park, a neighborhood built which cut through the heart yet never changing world. ers of the time in the 1950s, lia Farrah Attai, Diana Bien thy neighbor as thyself.’ And in Ft. Pierce. Approximately of the community, separating it Last Saturday’s rain was a Domino and his band were of- Aime, Monica Barnes, Te- Love means action, not words. 50 residents and stakeholders into four quarters; desegration good time for me to catch up on ten denied lodging and had to resa Brown, Sheila Cohen, Sympathy and blessings to from these communities came opened new opportunities for so many of the programs that utilize segregated facilities, at Luvernice Croskey, Miesha Bertha Snead and her family. to visit and they were given a African-Americans who moved I had recorded to watch on TV. times driving miles away just Darrough, Christine Alexan- I’m thankful for the Love we tour of places in the Overtown to other neighborhoods; “Urban Im still awed by the idea that to fi nd a place to get food and/ der Ellis, Terri Giles, Elsie share together as I write and community, which included renewal” resulted in the de- we can record programs and or some place to stay. And yet, Hamler, Cynthia Hannah, you read this column. Blessings At 100, Thelonious Monk gets a hero's celebration By Giovanni Russonello and more physical. (In Monk’s the blues and jazz tradition. The New York Times musical manuscripts, which Still, learning to play Monk’s Iverson discovered on eBay music remains an almost DURHAM, N.C. — In some and posted to his personal unavoidable rite of passage. sense, Thelonious Monk’s blog, he even invents a more He is one of many jazz lumi- songs present the jazz evocative way of spelling a bell naries whose 100th birth- musician’s perfect challenge. sound: “Tding tding tding.”) days fall this year, including They’re opaque, lumbering and Rather than dashing futu- Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald miraculously catchy. Played rism, his bebop was about ar- and Buddy Rich, but his has right, each passing harmony rangement and choreography. seemed to matter the most. feels rich enough to last an Each note in his compositions Festivals well beyond Durham entire song. But if you can’t sounds like a weight-bearing programmed tribute content make these pieces move — get limb, supporting the body of this year. The Jazz Standard them feeling spry, almost bal- the song and leading into the in Manhattan devoted three letic — you’ve lost the battle. next movement. And those weeks to consecutive Monk- On the fi nal two nights of a limbs often pause to hold a related shows, from vastly 10-day festival here celebrating pose: On a simple, singsong disparate artists. Even Jazz Monk’s 100th birthday, two piece like “Rhythm-a-Ning” or at Lincoln Center, whose most of today’s great tenor saxo- a wound-up work like “Criss intimate stage, Dizzy’s Club phonists put their hands on Cross,” he uses silence more Coca-Cola, is named for Gille- his music. From very different than speed. spie, devoted more program- angles, they showed what “There are few artists that ming this month to Monk. makes him jazz’s most popular everyone would have such a (Gillespie’s birthday was on composer to cover, and one of uniform agreement on: ‘Yes, Oct. 21.) A host of albums its most diffi cult. let’s check out this repertoire,’” have come out reinterrogating The context was the same for Iverson said in an interview Monk’s compositions. Joshua Redman on Wednesday Thursday. “Everyone that has At Durham Fruit and Produ- as it was for Ravi Coltrane on come down to do this festi- ce Company, an old warehouse Thursday: They were backed —Photo credit Justin Cook for The New York Times val has been like, ‘Oh yeah, that has recently been retrofi t- by a standard jazz trio led by Ravi Coltrane played tight renditions of classic Thelonious Monk songs at Monk@100, I’d like to study some Monk.’ ted as a small performing arts the pianist Ethan Iverson as a festival celebrating what would have been Monk’s 100th birthday. Everybody is excited and venue, sculptural work by the they played tight renditions of sometimes a little daunted by North Carolina-based artist classic Monk repertoire. But to have written are some of the set began with a loose reading free improvisation. trying to play the songs right, André Leon Gray was instal- while Redman soloed with a most beloved pieces in jazz’s of the ruminative melody to “I didn’t learn what the trying to have a personal opi- led throughout the building: smokestack effusiveness, get- canon, partly because they “Monk’s Mood” and ventured normal way is to do things: nion.” near the entrance, an altar ting underneath the melodies live just barely outside of its quickly into abstraction, dis- Monk is my normal way to do A hundred years after with accouterments to Monk; and setting them alight, Mr. conventional language. That’s patching with the standard things,” Moran said after the Monk’s birth, on Oct. 10, 1917, down the hall, an image of the Coltrane’s horn was liquid. It what the daytime show on Oct. ideas of what it takes to inter- festival, describing his forma- in Rocky Mount, N.C., roughly pianist’s silhouette inscribed seemed to move freely on its 21 was about, when fi ve pia- pret Monk’s music. tive years. “When that’s the 60 miles east of Durham, we’re with his catchphrase, “Always own, as if any expansion or nists took turns playing solo This set was one of the bar that you pull against, you deep into something like the know;” onstage, a tar painting turn was coming directly from and duo renditions of almost moments when the spirit of already know certain things post-history of jazz — at least of Monk’s face, surrounded by the notes themselves. every work Monk wrote. The Monk’s piano playing got cal- about how the body works as a defi nable style and a set black and white keys arranged The festival, Monk@100, was same applied for the perfor- led up and shocked back to life with the piano, how important of universal touchstones. New in a loose asymmetry. produced by Duke University, mances of the J.D. Allen Trio, in the air of the present day. dance is to a song, how great ensembles rarely spend much And in the lobby, just beside and studiously programmed by which worked with a different This came naturally through swing feels at a medium tempo time on standard repertoire, the makeshift bar, there was Mr. Iverson and Aaron Green- guest each of the festival’s fi rst Moran’s fi ngers and his me- if you’re doing it right.” and most mainline jazz is a listening station with some wald, the director of Duke Per- three nights. mory. He grew up idolizing Starting in the early 1940s, growing from the conservatory turntables set up. Vinyl copies formances. It was the highest- But it went beyond that. Monk and reworked Monk’s Monk became a major ar- and the composer’s mind, not of Monk’s full discography profi le and probably the most On Oct. 20, the pianist Ja- language of halting gestures chitect of the style known as the fertile space of jam sessi- were available for attendees far-reaching of the many Monk son Moran came together in and piquant dissonance, bebop — and, immediately, an ons. (Monk fi rst developed a to spin. The afternoon be- tributes happening this year, a duo with the drummer and eventually rendering his own iconoclast within it. He helped following as the house pianist fore the festival’s fi nal show, and it attested to the durability multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn approach. Playing with Sorey devise its language of thick at Minton’s, the Harlem club when Coltrane performed with of Monk’s infl uence, even at a Sorey. (I wasn’t in town for this here, he often reduced Monk’s harmonies, zipping melodies whose jam sessions in the ’40s Iverson’s trio, I sat down and time when consensus in jazz part of the festival but was song themes to scaffolds and steamed-up rhythm. But incubated bebop.) To be an im- cued up “Monk’s Music,” the has grown rare. able to watch video shot by and wisps; his own chiming, Monk maintained a rough provising musician nowadays classic septet recording from The major focus, perhaps a fi lm crew documenting the splintery swing feels attested piano style and wrote tunes to almost always means writing 1957. (A young John Coltrane, inevitably, was on Monk’s pen. entire event. That footage may to Monk’s long shadow, even refl ect it; his virtuosity worked your own textbook, often with Ravi’s father, appears on the The 60-plus tunes he is known someday be public.) Their fi rst in a context dominated by on a level that was more tonal, source material from outside album.) 4C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

BLACK COLLEGE ENROLLMENT Colleges: Champions of diversity no more? identifi es as an unprecedented Notably, the banana and on campus.” vice president and chief offi - How campus racism could negatively increase in white supremaci- noose incident occurred in Others share her frustration. cer for diversity, in a written st activity on college grounds May after many high-school During the 1996-97 school statement highlighted the aff ect Black student enrollment choices that began in fall 2016. Since seniors, like Gray, had fi na- year, the school’s student “signifi cant progress” the uni- the start of this academic year, lized which college to attend. newspaper was accused of ra- versity has made in the areas By Melinda D. Anderson dation against Black Ameri- Black college students have While it’s hard to say whether cism against a Black student- of Black-student recruitment, The Atlantic cans — were found in several been targeted in a rash of at- AU has, compared to other government candidate after it enrollment, and graduation, spots on AU’s campus. The tacks — at an Ivy League uni- universities, witnessed unu- cited a “fear” that she would citing a 43 percent increase At American University, a incident coincided with the only cater to certain studen- in fi rst-year Black-student en- private university in Washing- university’s fi rst Black woman ts in its endorsement of her rollment in the past fi ve years. ton, D.C., the commitment to student-government presi- Gray learned that bananas hung on rope fashioned into opponent. When the young What’s striking, though, are cultural diversity is an inte- dent taking offi ce. Gray never nooses — a symbol of racial terror and intimidation woman protested, her letter-to- Black-student data from UVA’s gral part of its marketing and reconsidered her decision to against Black Americans — were found in several spots the-editor was published above “diversity dashboard” listing attend AU because she was outreach to prospective stu- on AU’s campus. a comic containing monkeys. the offers rate (the percentage dents. And for Janelle Gray, a equally drawn to its internatio- Pascarella, like Gray, was a of applicants who were offered Black freshman from Northern nal-relations program. But she freshman at the time. “As an admission) and the yield rate Virginia, such advertising wor- admits she arrived on cam- versity in New York, at a public sually high rates of racism alumna, I’m appalled at what (the percentage of students ked. Information sessions and pus last summer with a lot of college in Illinois, at a Catholic on campus, the fact that it’s Black students are experien- who accepted the offers of ad campus visits emphasized that uncertainty and fear. Then last college in Pennsylvania, and experienced particularly high- cing at American University,” Please turn to RACISM 8D AU valued racial and ethnic month, it happened again: Ten at a fl agship state university profi le incidents makes it a said Pascarella, who’s white. diversity, a feature that Gray confederate-fl ag posters with in Michigan. With another case study worth analyzing. “Same as in the late ’90s, the said drew her to the school. cotton stalks were pinned to college-application season In Gray’s observation, AU’s university has much work to In the spring of 2017, two AU’s campus bulletin boards. starting and a new crop of challenge is in translating the do to ensure these incidents days after accepting AU’s This time Gray was devastated. Black students fi nalizing their concern for Black students into are not tolerated, and that admission offer, Gray “I went to sleep that night, fee- selections, an overarching que- substantive action. “The ad- all students feel safe and learned that bana- ling like this situation is just stion persists: To what degree ministration did a really good welcome.” nas hung on rope so surreal,” she said. “We come will racist incidents on college job [at September’s town hall] Still, the degree to fashioned into nooses here to learn, and we shouldn’t campuses — and colleges’ . . . acting empathetic towards which racist acts ad- — a symbol of racial have to deal with things like response to those incidents our situation,” Gray noted. But versely affect stu- terror and intimi- this.” — affect Black-student enroll- for her, too little has changed dent enrollment Gray’s experience, and the ment? At risk are colleges’ and in the days since: “All I’ve seen remains an racist acts on her campus, is universities’ reputations as are I give you my condolences, open questi- neither rare nor random. The champions of diversity, as well I feel bad for you, but what I on. episodes correspond with what as Black students’ academic want to see is … [visible chan- Marcus the Anti-Defamation League success. ge on] these issues of racism Martin, UVA’s

Morehouse College names David A. Thomas as new president By Robin White Goode Morehouse since childhood. The graduation rates, and Morehouse search team Thomas would be remembered relationship with alumni.” blackenterprise.com school accepted him but offered tapping the alumni net- did its homework. The for initiating fundraising for Thomas has a master’s from no fi nancial aid, which Yale did. work to recruit studen- Washington Post re- faculty chairs and leading an Columbia and a doctorate from Morehouse College, the histo- “My father said, ‘I know you ts. ports that Thomas led overhaul of Georgetown’s MBA Yale. rically Black college in Atlanta, love Morehouse, but you can “I went to Yale, but I a fundraising campaign curriculum that included a “I think the entire Morehouse recently named David A. Tho- add,'” Thomas told Blavity. always had Morehouse that raised more than number of benefi cial changes. family will be very excited mas its new president. Thomas, Perhaps because of his own as my icon for produ- $130 million in fi ve ye- Among them: adding interdisci- about the appointment of Pre- a Harvard professor and former experience, Thomas is priori- cing the kind of men I ars when he was dean plinary courses such as a class sident-Elect Thomas,” Robert dean at Georgetown University, tizing developing the school’s respected and admired of Georgetown’s McDo- on principled leadership taught M. Franklin, president emeri- will assume the role in Janua- fi nancial support to fund scho- in my youth,” Thomas THOMAS nough School of Busi- by both a faculty member with tus of Morehouse, is quoted in ry. Thomas is one of the few Mo- larships as one of his long-term is quoted as saying on ness. expertise in organizational be- the Washington Post. “David is rehouse presidents to lead the goals. Blavity. “That continues to be The Post writes: “He’s a re- havior and a political philoso- deeply committed to educating storied institution who did not Other objectives include ma- true when you look at the ama- ally strong leader, said Pietra pher. Black men and to innovative ap- graduate from Morehouse. king improvements to attract zing men Morehouse has produ- Rivoli, vice dean and professor Rivoli said Thomas was re- proaches to higher education. … According to media reports, top students and faculty mem- ced — amazing men.” at Georgetown’s McDonough spected by faculty, was a strong and we stand ready to support Thomas had wanted to attend bers, increasing enrollment and It certainly sounds as if the School of Business. She said student mentor and had a good and serve with him.” THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 Schools help students get their fi nancial act together students who might be strugg- Providing students more information ling to pay their bills on time. The program began as a pilot can reduce both spending and debt focusing on students paying By Jillian Berman were struggling to complete their bills in installments. The Wall Street Journal school, says Jim Spain, the Offi cials sent students who university’s vice provost for were late making a payment As concerns grow about undergraduate studies. In an email inviting them to rising student debt, more response, the college began to have their $25 late fee waived schools are stepping in by audit individual student ac- in exchange for attending a trying to help students get counts at the school and found one-hour fi nancial coaching their act together. that for 40 percent of past-due session. The hope is that by providing bills from university-owned This fall, offi cials expanded students with detailed infor- stores or services were for the program to include stu- mation and guidance about nonacademic expenses. Those dents who pay in lump sums their fi nances, it will help them included things like a videoga- rather than installments. They manage their money while in me console and makeup, Dr. can waive a $100 fee assessed school and after they graduate. Spain says. on late payments if they com- “We focus on laying out the “We were actually allowing plete two hours of fi nancial options that they have and students to develop habits counseling. then answering the questions that were really poor fi nancial “We’re not in the business of they have about them so that management, habits that were assessing late fees, we’re in the they can make an informed de- then having a negative effect business of educating studen- cision based on who they are” on their fi nancial ability to ts, and we want this to be part rather than rely on impersonal stay enrolled” in the school, he of the education,” says Tony formulas, says Phil Schuman, says. Newland, the bursar at Ohio director of fi nancial literacy at The program is still in its be- State. “We can see this repe- Indiana University. ginning stages, and Dr. Spain titive habit of students getting acknowledges that cutting off a —Photo: James Brosher, Indiana University Communications assessed these [late fees], and CUTTING DOWN BORROWING line of credit could put studen- Indiana University sends students a letter every spring with information about their it’s really trying to fi gure out One purpose of these infor- ts at risk of struggling to pay loans, including how much they should expect to pay monthly after graduation. ways that we can help them mation campaigns is to encou- for basic needs like food while get out of that cycle.” rage students to borrow less they’re in school. a professor at Temple Universi- resources, not necessarily OFFERING AN INCENTIVE Students may be struggling when possible. He says the school has con- ty who studies college studen- encouraging them to use as At Ohio State University, to make payments on time for Indiana University has vened a working group inclu- ts’ fi nancial challenges. Her little loan money as possible, offi cials are taking a different a variety of reasons, according been a pioneer in this regard. ding student and university research indicates that often she says. approach, using a fi nancial to Bryan Hoynacke, assistant Beginning in 2012, the school representatives to make sure low-income and moderate-in- “The reason that you’re incentive to push students to director for fi nancial wellness started sending students a students have a safety net in come students struggle to fi nd never going to see big effects get more educated about their at the school’s Student Well- letter every spring with infor- case of emergency. enough aid to pay for food and from all of this is that people’s fi n a n c e s . ness Center. mation about their student lo- “We don’t want to place stu- housing, leading to high levels information about this stuff The university last year It could be that they’re not ans, including how much they dents at risk who are experien- of homelessness and food inse- really isn’t the big problem,” launched a partnership bet- regularly checking email, should expect to pay monthly cing either a chronic or acute curity at colleges. she says. “It really worries me ween the bursar’s offi ce, which they’re wrapped up in a school after they graduate. Since fi nancial crisis,” he says. Given that backdrop, col- that we’re counseling people handles students’ bills, and or personal issue, they just implementing the program, the It’s these possible outcomes leges should be working to into taking less money than the school’s Student Wellness forget or they’re genuinely school has seen a reduction that worry Sara Goldrick-Rab, provide students with more they might actually need.” Center to offer counseling to struggling. of about 17 percent in total student borrowing, Schuman says. The letters also have en- couraged more students to get in touch with the fi nancial-aid o f fi c e . Schuman says the goal of the program isn’t to “parent” students or tell them how to approach their borrowing, but instead to provide them with the data necessary to make an informed decision. “Just giving them the current situation and having them understand this is what it looks like after you graduate can cause them to be both reactive and proactive going forward,” he says. This month, the university also began providing students with guidance on their spen- ding habits, through an online calculator that walks them through many of the possi- ble fi nancial decision-making points of a year at college — including whether to bring a car on campus or what dorm to live in. Other schools have embra- ced the debt-letter idea, and some state lawmakers have started requiring schools in their states to send them. The University of Minnesota sends students a debt letter and has looked for other ways to encou- rage students to borrow less. For instance, each year it spells out for students what they need to do to comple- te their degree on time and whether they’re ahead, behind or on track in achieving that goal, so that they don’t run up additional debt and other costs by extending their stay at school. The university tries to make clear the real-world implica- tions of taking a year less to fi nish college with materials that show what students could do — such as take a vaca- tion, buy a car or put a down payment on a home — with the savings, says Julie Selander, director of the school’s One Stop Student Services. The school also publicizes data on its students’ average debt at graduation, which has been decreasing, as a way to indicate to students that they may not need to borrow as much as they think, Dr. Selan- der says.

REGULATING SPENDING Some colleges have interven- ed more directly in students’ fi - nances. For instance, the Uni- versity of Missouri announced earlier this year that it would prohibit students from using their campus IDs, which func- tion as a credit card in certain stores, on expenses that aren’t related to education. The idea came after school offi cials realized that fi nan- cial diffi culties were one of the major reasons students 6C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

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African Heritage Cultural Arts or email [email protected]. of 1968 meets every 4th Sunday Tabor Baptist Church. ■ The Miami Central High Center. Call 786-897-2646. ■ Tennessee State Alumni at 4 pm. We are planning our 50th Alumni Association meets every ■ Liberty Square Project Association/ Miami-Dade Reunion for September 14-16, ■ The Northwestern Class of second and fourth Wednesday in ■ Division of Blind Services nd Friends and Family Reunion Inc. Chapter, meets every 3rd Saturday, 2018. Call 305-494-6265. 1962 meets every 2 Saturday Miami Central High library at 7 p.m. Vocational Rehabilitation will host their 4th Annual Banquet/ 9 a.m. at The African American at 3 p.m. at The African Heritage Call 305-370-4825. Program provides services to the Dance on Sat. Dec. 2 from 5 p.m. to Cultural Arts Center. Call 305-336- ■ The Gold Coast Chapter of Cultural Arts Center. Call 305-681- visually impaired. Call 305-377- 10 p.m. Call 696-1819 or 305-333- 4287. Florida A & M University meets 3330. ■ Northwestern Alumni Class 5339. 8539 every 3rd Saturday at The Urban of 61 meets at YET Center every ■ The Morris Brown College League of Greater Miami McDuffi e ■ Booker T Washington Class second Tuesday 12 p.m. Call 305- ■ The North Dade/ Miami Carol ■ The Golden Bells invite you Miami- Dade/ Broward Alumni Center at 10 a.m. Call 305-370- of 1967 meets every third Saturday 696-1154. City H.S., Class of 1967 invites to a pre-Thanksgiving Musical on Association monthly meetings are 9026. from 4-6 p.m. at the African Heritage you to join them aboard the Carni- November 12 at 4 p.m. Call 786- held at North Shore Medical Center, Culture Arts Center East Portable ■ The South Florida Alumni val Conquest Sept. 24-30, as they 251-2878. Room C each 3rd Saturday from ■ Women in Transition of South #1. Call 305-333-7128. Chapter of North Carolina celebrate their 50th Class Reunion. 9:30-11 a.m. Call 786-356-4412 Florida offers free computer classes Central University meets 11 a.m. Call 305-336-6293 or 305-333- ■ Florida A & M University for women. Call 786-477-8548. ■ Inner City Children’s Touring every second Saturday at Denny’s 7613. (FAMU) National Alumni ■ The Miami Jackson Class of Dance will have free Introductory in Miami Gardens. Association (NAA) South Dade 1968 meets every second Monday ■ The date for the Adult West Classical Ballet Workshops for The deadline for the Lifestyle Cal- Chapter invites you to join them at the VFW located at 11911 West African Senegal Slave Departure girls ages 6-8 and 9-12 on Monday ■ The Miami Jackson Class endar is on or before 2 p.m. Fridays. The renaissance for Harlem Arts School icon An historical docudrama ARTS AIRMEN The award-winning, histori- continued from 2C continued from 1C cal docudrama ran for over seven years Off Broadway and closed. Today, the school has fi ghter groups of World War continues to tour the country. not only recovered, but is pivo- II, forming the 99th Pursuit Featured in the cast are ting from a place that primari- Squadron. Lamar K. Cheston, Craig Co- ly provided arts education for Their achievements paved lasanti, Thaddeus L. Daniels, children to a full-fl edged per- the way for the full integrati- Layon Gray, Melvin forming arts center. on of the U.S. Military. Miramar Cultural Center “We will always be rooted Originally produced by Lay- is located at 2400 Civic Cen- in providing arts training to on Gray Enterprises and Ed- ter Place in Miramar. Tickets children. That will never wa- mund Gaynes, Black Angels are $35, $45, $60, the latter ver,” Pryor said during a tour Over Tuskegee originally ope- of which includes VIP seating of the school, which teaches ned in Los Angeles in 2009, plus cocktail. Punchase ti- 4,000 children a year on a $5 then transferred to New York ckets by calling 954-602- million budget. City for what was to be a two- 4500, or online at http://bit. “However, when children are month engagement in 2010. ly/MCC_BlackAngels. available to you after school and on Saturdays, what are you doing weekdays?” Pry- or said. “What are you doing A Jazz Roots celebration after 6 p.m. on weekends? Who are you during those mo- FITZGERALD award-winning artists and ri- ments?” continued from 1C sing stars. Three-time Tony The leaders of the school and Grammy Award nominee whisper phrases like “Harlem’s celebrating one of the greatest David Alan Grier will co-host Lincoln Center” and “cultural —Photo credit: Andrea Mohin/The New York Times jazz vocalists of all time – Ella the evening’s festivities. Grier hub” and aspire to be a place Seven million dollars from the musician Herb Alpert’s foundation helped wipe out Fitzgerald. An exquisite cast of made his TV movie/musical musicians have been assem- debut in 2015 starring as the for artistic and cultural en- the school’s debt and allowed for the creation of a scholarship fund. richment for a broad audience. bled for the celebration, which Cowardly Lion in NBC’s Emmy promises to be a most memo- Award-winning The Wiz Live! The dancer and choreo- space will fund scholarships, forward, it’s important to coming artist. That is where rable evening of great music for which he earned two Image grapher Twyla Tharp de- while drawing new people to think about ways to grow and groups such as Legacy Arts on our Knight Concert Hall Awards and two Critics’ Choice veloped her most recent the school. expand,” Tunie said. Ensemble, a company focused stage,” said Liz Wallace, vice Awards nominations. He was show in the school’s black box Tharp said being at Har- Pryor and Preisser also want on West African storytelling president, programming at the an integral cast member of the theater. When the musician lem School of the Arts incre- to groom the next great per- through dance and song, and Arsht Center. classic and groundbreaking hit and producer Michael Bivins, ased access to her work. “The formance company or up-and- artists such as Douglas fi t in. “This year has been fi lled variety television show In Li- a founder of the R&B group audience came eager and on with glorious tributes to Ella ving Color, and was named one New Edition, spoke about his their own terms,” Tharp said and deservingly so. I’m truly of Comedy Central’s “100 Grea- career, the gallery was packed. of the four live shows she did excited about honoring Ella as test Stand-Ups of All Time.” He On a recent muggy night, the at the school last summer. part of the Arsht Center’s Jazz can currently be seen hosting gallery was fi lled again, this Chairs were shoehorned into Roots series. Ella’s singular Snap Decision, a new comedic time with younger people, for the space. artistry represents everything half-hour game show on GSN. the fi rst solo art exhibition of Events like Tharp’s dance our Jazz Roots series personi- His co-host is Niki Harris, a Tarah Douglas. performances helped to so- fi es – America’s art form and dancer and actress. Charles J. Hamilton Jr. lidify the school’s reputation world-class performers who Also appearing are vocalist remembered what the school as a cultural hub, said Alfred continue to reinvent and rein- Monica Mancini, daughter of was like in 2010 when Mayor Preisser, artistic director for vigorate it,” said Dean Shelly famed fi lm composer Hen- Michael R. Bloomberg asked the school. “In addition to ha- Berg, Jazz Roots artistic advi- ry Mancini; entertainer Clint him to head its board of direc- ving a strong local presence, sor. Holmes; and rising vocalists tors. we feature some people that Special guests performing We’ McDonald and Brianna “There was a lot of turmoil. have strong national and in- in tribute to Ella include a Thomas. We had to draw up a strategic ternational reputations, and broad spectrum of celebrated Tickets are $45 to $126. plan and fi nd a new leader,” they bring a wider audience said Mr. Hamilton, a lawyer at here,” he said. the fi rm Windels Marx Lane & Other professional artists Mittendorf in Manhattan. “It’s are in talks to produce works been a real journey.” at the school. The actress Now, the school’s main gal- and producer Tamara Tunie, lery is open and airy. In the known for her roles on “Law courtyard, thick shrubs and & Order: Special Victims Unit” ivy were pulled away from the and “As the World Turns,” as- rock waterfall, which will soon ked about producing a mu- be lighted so that more events sical called “Jazzland” using can be held outside. Rental students. income from a private gallery “As the organization looks THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER The Miami Times Business &Finance SECTION D MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES

Teddie Laing, chairperson of MDC’s School of Business speaks about the importance of customer service at the Business Breakthrough II Breakthrough for Small Business Conference on Oct. 27. small business CONFERENCE AIMED AT PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH ON NORTHWEST 79TH STREET

By Nyamekye Daniel ds the resources available to our commu- Special to The Miami Times nity, our students and business owners. The conference is a part of a wide range of Miami Dade College collaborated with a educational and training opportunities we community improvement collective to host offer the community we have served for a business conference at the Carrie P. more than 30 years.” Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center The MEEC is the only higher-learning on Friday. facility in the Liberty City area. The The seven-hour event, “Business Bre- center offers college-credit courses and akthrough II Small Business Conference,” vocational and certifi cate programs that focused on developing small businesses prepare students and jobseekers for and promoting entrepreneurship in an ef- immediate hire. The 79th Street Corridor fort to transform Miami’s 79th Street from initiative is led by four non-profi t organi- a crime stigmatized area to a fi nancial zations: The Urban League of Greater Mi- asset to the city, spearheaded by the 79th ami Inc. Neighborhood Housing Services Street Corridor Sustainable Development of South Florida Inc., Dade Employment Initiative and Economic Development Corporation “With so much attention focused on and the Center for Neighborhood Techno- businesses in the technology sphere, it is logy but operates through a community important to also focus on the small busi- advisory committee. All who share the nesses, which have shown a tremendous MEEC’s goal of supporting small busi- ability to sustain themselves and serve ness and economic growth in the neigh- their markets against the odds,” said H. borhood. Leigh Toney, executive director of the With help from local entrepreneurs, MEEC. “This type of collaboration expan- Please turn to GROWTH 8D

The audience Carole Ann Taylor, interacts owner of Miami To speakers at the Go, Havana To Go small business and Cultures To Go conference at the sits with H. Leigh Carrie P. Meek Toney, executive Entrepreneurial director of the Education Center Carrie P. Meek on Oct. 26. Entrepreneurial Education Center.

“We must be successful to ensure that democracy works for all and that individuals of African NAACP's elects Johnson descent are treated with dignity and afforded equal protections under the law.” as new president and CEO Derrick Johnson Derrick Johnson served as vice chairman of the National Board

By Stacy M. Brown served as vice chairman of the NAACP treated with dignity and afforded equal NNPA Newswire Contributor National Board of Directors and the protections under the law,” Johnson state president for the Mississippi told the NNPA Newswire. “We’ve met The future of the National Associa- State Conference of the NAACP. with [new NNPA Chairman] Dorothy tion for the Advancement of Colored Board members said Johnson was Leavell and [NNPA President and CEO] People (NAACP) is inextricably linked selected to guide the organization Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., and we see a to the future of Blacks and its incum- through a period of reinvigoration and bright future and we are mutually tied bent upon the nation’s oldest civil realignment with the current challen- to the same reality, because the NNPA rights organization to work with the ges of today’s civil rights movement. is critical, as the delivery source of Black Press to get that message out, To accomplish that mission, Johnson information for our community.” said new NAACP President Derrick said the NAACP will lean heavily on The fact that the NAACP chose John- Johnson. the National Newspaper Publishers As- son to lead the organization was music On October 21, the executive com- sociation (NNPA), the trade association to Leavell’s ears. mittee of the NAACP National Board of that represents more than 200 African “I believe he is the right leader for Directors announced that the Detroit- American-owned newspapers and me- the NAACP at this most important time born Johnson would lead the organi- dia companies across the country. in our history,” she said. “The NNPA zation as the president and “We must be successful to ensure looks forward to working with him and CEO. that democracy works for all and that the NA ACP.” Johnson formerly individuals of African descent are Please turn to JOHNSON 10D

Can we talk about the gender pay gap in the United States? Do the consequences of social forces Pay gap deniers purport that women’s choices, rather than hold occupations that pay less. women’s choices, rather than discrimination, cause the pay Industry and occupational gap between women and men. sorting into ‘female’ and ‘male’ at play caise women to suff er? discrimination, cause the pay gap But those choices are actual- jobs accounts for the largest By Xaquín G.V. depending on the occupation, between women and men. ly consequences of the social portion of the ‘explainable’ part Special to The Washington Post working hours, education at- forces at play. of the gap. In 2016, the job tainment, experience, and geo- Also, women of color get hit search engine Glassdoor did The median salary for women graphy. twice: they suffer the effects of an analysis using half a milli- working full-time is about 80 That explains part of the dif- the gender wage gap plus those on self-reported salaries and percent of men’s. That gap, put ference in pay between men of the race wage gap. While wa- found that, for their data, occu- in other terms, means women and women, but not all of it. ges for white and Asian women pational sorting accounted for are working for free 10 weeks a And even though most econo- have improved since 2007, sa- about half of the pay gap. Other year. mists agree that after adjusting laries for Hispanic women have studies say it explains about a So, if you’re a woman . . . for age, education, experience fl atlined, and even declined for third. . . . you started working for and other variables there’s still Black women. But some jobs became low- free 11 hours ago an unexplained gap, there are er-paying for everyone when Well, that is a little blunt — voices who argue that the ge- WOMEN CHOOSE LOWER- women started doing them. there are gradients on that nder pay gap is a myth. PAYING JOBS A comprehensive 2009 study difference. The pay gap varies Pay gap deniers purport that Sort of. Women do tend to Please turn to PAY GAP 10D 8D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER A breakthrough in transforming the 79th Street corridor GROWTH She also opened a Cuban store to the Department of Energy continued from 7D in Little Havana without lear- and Clean Energy consultant, ning one word of Spanish. Tay- to the audience. educators and industry ex- lor said she saw the potential As a consultant to the HBCU perts, attendees learned the for a tourist hub in the neigh- Community Development Coa- best practices and strategies to borhood after frequenting there lition, Campbell is working fl ourish in the marketplace. for lunch. Taylor ignored all the with 14 institutions, including The conference included barriers and focused on the re- Florida Memorial University, to breakout sessions on the ba- turn on investment which was introduce solar energy techno- sics of entrepreneurship, in- $4.9 million in 2016. logy in order to fi lled the void vestment and trade opportuni- “There are still haters, we for minority students in the in- ties as well as other business have had chickens in front of dustry. growing techniques. Self-made the store and all kinds of other “You don’t hear about federal- culinary connoisseur, Ernisha things,” said Taylor. “But we anchored labs at HBCUs, and Randolph, and local business just look pass that.” when looking at the statistics mogul, Carole Ann Taylor, tal- Taylor, who volunteers on in energy, diversity is not in the ked about their business jour- the board of the Greater Mia- model,” said Campbell. “But by neys at the event. mi Convention & Visitor’s Bu- using HBCUs, we can create Randolph, who is the CEO of reau, said there is a gap in the access to the industry and ca- JK Catering, a million-dollar tourism industry waiting to be reer paths for students.” catering company, president of fi lled by Black businesses. Mi- Many MDC students attended Juanita’s Kitchen and founder nority business owners should the conference between classes of up and coming restaurant, also take advantage of the gen- along with local small busi- Sweet Butter, said she started trifi cation that she believes ine- nesses owners including Eve- off by selling food from her kit- vitable in Overtown, Little Haiti line Pierre, executive director of chen. She urged the business and West Grove, said Taylor. the Haitian Heritage Museum owners in the audience to get Other openings for small and Antoinishe Sands, CEO of out their comfort zones in order businesses were also discussed Achernar Entertainment Inc., to move on to the next level. during breakout sessions on an event coordinating business Taylor, the CEO of Miami To hospitality and international in Liberty City. Go, a chain of souvenir shops, trade. One session was also Natasha Campbell, attorney and former Obama Administration appointee to the De- Sands said she enjoyed the also encouraged the audience on improving customer service partment of Energy and Clean Energy consultant tells the audience that smaller busi- event and the chance to net- to take advantage of every op- in businesses which educators nesses can support bigger businesses that have contracts to supply renewable energy. work with other business ow- portunity and take risks. state is one of most important ners. Taylor opened her fi rst shop at elements of business, but it is “I think the information was Bayside Marketplace 30 years often overlooked. said Teddie Laing, chairperson can help you achieve customer solar and renewable energy accurate,” said Sands. “It was ago without any business trai- “Most businesses are cu- of MDC’s School of Business. excellence.” industry, said Natasha Camp- inspiring as well. I think we ning and now owns four stores stomer-focused environments “How well you communicate There are also opportunities bell, attorney and former Ob- all need to be re-inspired from at Miami International Airport. which have different segments,” with those different segments for small businesses in the ama Administration appointee time to time.”

Racism at predominately white universities Invitation to Bid New Site Utilities, Earthwork, Asphalt Paving & Site RACISM quires colleges and sed that universities on their campuses a new students — and continued from 4C universities to colle- require constant pro- genuine part of their for Black students who Concrete ct and publish infor- fessional development programming and rec- choose to stay and mission and enrolled.) mation about crimes with faculty and staff, ruitment efforts.” matriculate at schools W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company and Jackson Health Systems cor- From 2012 to 2014, on and around their and make combat- A tougher stance is with well-publicized dially invite subcontractors to complete and submit their bids by Tuesday No- as the offers to Black campuses — man- ting racial injustice vitally important for racist incidents. vember 21, 2017 no later than 2pm for the following project: students gradually dates that crimes mo- Jackson Health System climbed from 30.4 per- tivated by hate or bias JHS West Medical Campus cent to 34.8 percent, be included in annual the yield rate gradu- reports. Brooks said The Invitation to Bid includes the following packages: ally fell from 37 per- parents armed with • Site Conditions of the Contract and Specifications – Issued for cent to 34.2 percent. these statistics will Construction – May 5, 2017 The number of Black have “a real eye-open- • Civil Drawings – July 29, 2017 er . . . schools would students accepting • Small Business Enterprise (SBE) & Responsible Wages – Attached be hard-pressed to act UVA’s offer saw a brief Form A-6, A-14 & A-16 jump in 2015 (36.1 like [racism on cam- pus] never touched percent) before falling Bid requirements and bid forms, specifications, drawings and other construction back to 34.6 percent them.” Clery Act data show documents will be available through www.iSQFT.com. Respond to Jessica Mill- in 2016. More simp- er at [email protected] to get access to bid documents. ly: 320 Black studen- that the number of All bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope to Jackson Memorial Hospital ts rejected UVA’s offer reported incidents of Facilities, Design and Construction Department trailer located at the corner of of admission in 2012, intimidation — the NW12th Ave. and NW 19th St. Complete address is listed below: 350 in 2013, 455 in most common type of 2014, 432 in 2015, and hate crime in 2014, 504 in 2016. the most recent year Jackson Memorial Hospital – FD&C Command Center Trailer 1 Yet Lecia Brooks, for which fi gures are Attn: Mike Posey the outreach director available — increa- 1811 NW 12th Ave. for the Southern Po- sed from 260 in 2010 Miami FL 33136 verty Law Center, a to 343 in 2014. The civil-rights nonprofi t hate crimes were most There is a pre-bid walk-thru scheduled for November 9, 2017 at 9am at the based in Montgomery, frequently associated project site at 7800 NW 29th St. Doral FL 33122. Alabama, predicted with racism and anti- that Black-student LGBT bias. To address Yates is committed to supporting the economic development of certified Mi- enrollment will be- doubts that arise for ami-Dade county small business enterprise-construction (SBE-C) firms. Mi- gin to take a hit if Black students and ami-Dade County certified SBE-C entities are encouraged to submit a bid pack- college administra- families, Brooks advi- age for this and future projects. W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company tors allow racist thre- and associated partners are an equal opportunity employer minorities/females/ ats and attacks to go veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. unchecked.“Students are paying attention All questions can be directed to Mike Posey at [email protected]. to how administrators are responding to the- se incidents, and kind of watching to see [if] they really stand for these lofty initiatives around diversity and inclusion like they 1,320 WORKERS NEEDED say they do,” she ex- FOR DISASTER RELIEF PROJECT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY plained. Additional- ly, the Clery Act — a Immediate openings available, beginning Friday, November 3rd through Friday, November 10th, 2017. federal law that re- Various levels of staff required. Minimum Hourly Pay: $15.00 – Maximum Hourly Pay: $20.00 per hour (may include overtime.) Flexibility is essential.

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By Glenn Ruffenach retirees have two or challenge most of us who handles and The Wall Street Journal more different types face in retirement, and understands retire- of savings or sources tapping various assets ment fi nances. If that My question is of income: taxable in the most tax-effi - person dies suddenly, about fi nancial accounts, tax-deferred cient way possible is the surviving spouse advisers. Specifi cal- accounts, Roth IRAs, crucial to that. Here, could benefi t from ly: Do I need one? pensions, Social Se- a good adviser can be having an adviser in I know that such curity, etc. Ensuring invaluable. place. help is important, that your nest egg As for spouses, Finally, if fees are but paying 1% of lasts as long as you do most couples seem the primary sticking my assets annually, is the biggest fi nancial to have one person Please turn to ADVISER 11D which appears to be the going rate, seems steep. My wife and I have adequate retirement savings, our mortgage is paid off, we have virtu- ally no debt, and we are invested almost exclusively in index funds with low fees. Our estate-planning documents are in order, as well. So, what would I gain from working with a fi nancial adviser? I certainly have —Illustration: Sonia Pulido For The Wall Street Journal met and spoken with Two reasons why retirees might benefi t from working with an adviser: taxes and retirees who have the spouses. skills and time to manage their fi nances good adviser will keep missed. And my wife ted the small-cap por- even more complicated in later life. And yes, you from doing some- and I paid the price. tion of his holdings. there.” many advisers typical- thing stupid with your Very dumb. The problem: The A good way to gauge ly charge, annually, money. And most peo- And don’t assume Wilshire 5000 is a your fi nancial smarts: 1% of assets under ple, even those who that simply becau- total-market index, What did you do as management. If the have, or think they se you’re invested in not a small-cap index. markets were crashing value of your nest egg have, a good handle index funds or other The lawyer assumed in 2008 and 2009? is, say, $1.5 million, on their fi nances, trip seemingly straight- that one-quarter of his Run for the hills? Sit then $15,000 goes to up at some point. That forward products money was invested tight? Tweak your your adviser. (Check includes me. you must know what in small-cap stocks, investment strategy? carefully if an adviser Several years ago, a you’re doing. Barry when, in reality, the Says William J. Bern- tells you: “My help is close family member Kaplan, a certifi ed fi gure was closer to 5 stein, a neurologist, tax-deductible.” Some, approached me about fi nancial planner and percent. investment adviser but not all, adviser investing a sizable principal with Modera “He didn’t under- and author: “You are fees fall under that amount of money in a Wealth Management stand that index in- not as good looking, heading.) supposedly can’t-miss in Atlanta, recalls vesting, while simpler as charming, or as That said, there are opportunity. Even meeting a young than traditional active good a driver as you several reasons why though I was aware lawyer who confi dent- investing, isn’t that think you are. The most people approa- of the risks involved ly explained that 75 simple,” Kaplan says. same goes for your ching retirement or in lending money to percent of his nest egg “You have to deter- investing abilities.” already retired should family and friends was invested in an mine which indexes. Two additional at least consider (you tend to follow S&P 500 index fund What’s the overlap reasons why reti- meeting and possibly your heart rather than and 25 percent in a between the indexes? rees might benefi t working with a fi nan- your head), I wrote Wilshire 5000 index What are the gaps? from working with cial adviser. the check. Well, the fund. The latter, the And what about an adviser are taxes Most important, a can’t-miss investment lawyer said, represen- foreign [funds]? It’s and spouses. Many 10D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Women earn less than men PAY GAP keeping, has lower pay so charged. continued from 7D than janitorial work. Also, working more Janitors make $12.91 hours doesn’t mean by Paula England of an hour for men, $10.25 earning more money. New York University, for women; housekee- Although women Asaf Levanon of the pers $11.27 and $9.84, who work part time University of Haifa in respectively. fare slightly better Israel and Paul Alli- than their male coun- son of the University WOMEN CHOOSE TO terparts, they repre- of Pennsylvania used WORK PART-TIME sent just a fraction of census data from 1950 So let’s talk about all working women. to 2000 to confront two ‘choice’. More than two thirds views used to explain Yes, a larger share of work 35 hours or more the observed decrease women than men work per week and still fall in median earnings as part-time, fewer than short. women entered a fi eld: 35 hours a week, and queuing and devalua- more women take ca- IT’S NOT THE CASE tion. reer breaks or reduce FOR YOUNGER, MORE The fi rst view, known working hours for fami- EDUCATED WOMEN as queuing, says that as ly reasons. Women are just now the pay for a profession But the U.S. is an more likely than men drops, the job becomes anomaly among develo- to have a bachelor’s de- less attractive. People ped countries, with no gree, so the education turn to other, higher- federally mandated pa- level did explain part paying occupations, rental paid leave. In Ca- of the pay gap for older but because employers nada, mothers have 17 women, but not that — the view assumes — weeks, paid at half rate; much —the Glassdoor generally prefer men, in Spain and the Ne- study stated that edu- it’s them who fi ll those therlands 16 weeks, in cation and experience jobs, so women remain Germany 14, in Mexico account for less than in lower-paying ones. 12, all fully paid; and 15 percent of the ‘ex- The second view, de- 39 in the United King- plainable’ gap. valuation, shifts the dom, although paid at a So while it’s true cause and effect. It 30 percent rate on ave- that the gap is wider says that the percei- rage, so the equivalent for women older than ved worth of a job de- to 12 weeks. 35, it is not altogether pends on which of the And in a 2013 survey gone for women who two sexes holds it, that by the Pew Research are younger and more society views professi- Center, more than half educated. ons occupied mostly by of the respondents What this all hints women as of less value thought children were to is that the causes —and so do employers; better off if the mother of the gender gap are hence when women stayed home, 34 per- many and more nu- start fi lling a job, its cent believed they’d be anced than just indi- value decreases. The as well off if she wor- vidual choices or cor- study suggests that it ked. Only 8 percent porate discrimination. is devaluation that ex- said they'd be better However you slice the plains the drop in pay off if the father stayed data, the gap is there. as more women enter a home. Only by recognizing the profession. So parental leave poli- complexity of the vari- Devaluation also ex- cies, social norms, and ables that play into the plains how two very family math —married gap can companies and similar occupations, ja- women still make less the government enact nitors (mostly men) and than their husbands policies to root out the housekeepers (mostly — infl uence personal deeper causes of tho- women), have different decisions about how se disparities, instead pay scales. The woman- much to work. That’s of alleviating its sym- dominated job, house- why the word ‘choice’ is ptoms. NAACP President Johnson JOHNSON Law, called the Black the NAACP to support continued from 7D Press an under appre- their ability to do that, ciated institution. because the young acti- Chavis, a former “It’s incumbent upon vists of today will be our executive director of the NAACP to work di- leaders of tomorrow.” the NAACP, said he’s rectly with the NNPA to A regular guest lec- known Johnson for a make sure that, as we turer at Harvard Law long time and he’s con- get control of our nar- School and an adjunct fi dent that Johnson’s rative, we’re utilizing professor at Tougaloo leadership expertise our most important College in Jackson, and experience will tool, which is the Black Miss., Johnson pre- take the NAACP to gre- Press,” Johnson said. viously furthered his ater heights in terms of A veteran activist, training through fellow- membership and civil Johnson, 49, said it’s ships with the Congres- rights activism. also important that the sional Black Caucus “If there was ever a NAACP engage and sup- Foundation. person alive that per- port young people. As president of the sonifi es the living spirit “We urge the young NAACP Mississippi of Medgar Evers, it is ones to keep studying State Conference, he led Derrick Johnson. Thus, and continue advoca- critical campaigns for the NAACP will grow ting to make sure their voting rights and equi- and expand under the voices are not suffoca- table education, NAACP leadership of Derrick ted, because of a lack offi cials said in a news Johnson,” Chavis said. of knowledge,” Johnson release. “Johnson personifi es said. “I’m encouraged Johnson also suc- the courage and geni- by the number of young cessfully managed two us of a freedom fi ghter, people who have ta- bond referendum cam- who will now lead the ken to the streets with paigns in Jackson, NAACP forward with the tools at their dis- which brought $150 fearless boldness.” posal to become more million in school buil- For his part, John- active. If they fi nd that ding improvements and son, who received a ju- the NAACP is a tool $65 million toward the ris doctorate from the they’d like to use, then construction of a new South Texas College of it is incumbent upon convention center.

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New rules change math on reverse mortgages By Jeff Brown is a federally backed rance fund with pre- plus side to the new website, mtgprofessor. $1,370. (Older borro- The Wall Street Journal loan against a home’s miums paid by borro- policies: HUD reduced com. wers get more because equity that requires wers. The Department a separate, annual HUD hasn’t said there’s less time for New federal rules no monthly payments of Housing and Urban insurance premium how the changes their loan to grow lar- that took effect Oct. and is available to Development, which to 0.5 percent of the might affect bor- ger than the property 2 will raise upfront homeowners 62 and oversees the dominant debt, from 1.25 per- rowers in different value.) costs for some ho- older. Proceeds can be reverse-mortgage pro- cent. Since the premi- categories, but loan Many experts agree meowners seeking a taken as a lump sum, gram, has moved to um is generally added company Lending Tree that the standby reverse mortgage, and monthly income for shore up that fund. to the debt outstan- fi gures the average reverse mortgage is reduce maximum loan life or line of credit. In- As of Oct. 2, the ding, rather than paid borrower will be able now less appealing. amounts for most, rai- terest charges are ad- maximum loan from other assets, to get 58 percent of a This involves taking sing the question: Is a ded to the debt, which amount, called the the reduction means home’s equity, down the loan as a line of reverse mortgage still doesn’t have to be paid Principal Limit Factor the borrower’s debt from 64 percent, says credit at a relatively worth considering? off until the borro- (PLF), was reduced, will grow more slowly, Sam Mischner, the young age, tapping Most experts say wer dies or no longer so that an applicant leaving more equity for company’s chief sales it in emergencies or yes, although the uses the property as a who might have been the borrower or heirs offi cer and head of when other retirement increasingly popular primary residence. As allowed to borrow 60 to extract later by sel- mortgage lending. assets like stocks are strategy of taking a re- long as the borrower percent or 70 percent ling the home. Guttentag says the down, and conver- verse mortgage line of keeps up with taxes, of the property’s value “The increase in new standards like- ting unused credit to credit — known as a insurance and main- in the past, will now insurance premiums ly will hit younger monthly income years standby reverse mort- tenance, the lender get something less. is designed to aug- borrowers hardest. later. gage — may become cannot call the loan, The exact amount will ment that [insurance] A 62-year-old with The credit line grows less useful because and the lender can ne- vary by borrower be- fund, while the decline $300,000 in equity at the loan rate plus credit lines will now ver recover more than cause limits are based in the PLFs is desi- could have received the annual insurance grow more slowly. the home fetches in a on the applicant’s age gned to cut losses by a lifetime monthly premium. With that That type of reverse sale, even if the debt and loan rates, as well —Photo credit: Getty Images reducing the growth of income of $730 under premium now at 0.5 mortgage “is a much is larger, protecting as property value. An applicant who might have been allo- loan balances,” says the old rules, but $613 percent instead of 1.25 less appealing opti- the borrower’s other Also, HUD used to wed to borrow 60 percent or 70 percent of Jack M. Guttentag, under the new ones, percent, the credit line on moving forward,” assets. charge an upfront a retired professor a 16 percent drop, will grow more slowly. says Jamie Hopkins, To protect lenders insurance premium a property’s value in the past will now get from the University of he estimates in one “We anticipate more associate professor at against loss, the of 0.5 percent for something less. Pennsylvania’s Whar- example, while an consumers waiting to the American College federal government borrowers who took taking more than 60 could make a re- ton School who earns 82-year-old with the get [a reverse mortga- of Financial Services limits the initial less than 60 percent percent. Now it will be verse mortgage less a fee from lenders for same equity would see ge] until they actually in Bryn Mawr, Pa. loan amount and of the maximum and 2 percent for everyone. appealing for many recommending mort- an almost 14 percent need it,” Mischner A reverse mortgage maintains an insu- 2.5 percent for those While those changes borrowers, there is a gage products on his drop, to $1,180 from says.

Tips for spouses to start the money conversation By Ted Jenkins Would they pay off the mortgage? family traditions and how they want pically act right in line with the way he both view money. The Wall Street Journal Would they donate to a charity? Is the- to replicate — or not — their own pa- or she was brought up. Or, her or she Gauge the desire to be transpa- re a new car or a luxury item that they rents’ parenting style. But thoughts will do the complete opposite of what rent. Being totally transparent about After 25 years of working as a fi nan- would want to buy? Is there a fancy usually don’t come up around what the parents did. The way a person an- money can be really hard for spouses cial professional, I’ve learned that my vacation they would want to take? they saw as children when it comes to swers the questions, and the positive or partners who want to keep some job is part fi nancial adviser part thera- Spouses tend to act very favorably money. or negative light in which the answers fi nancial independence. But stashing pist. And in my experience, money is to this question because it isn’t accu- You can ask questions to explore are presented, will give you some real money that the other spouse may not often one the biggest topics that sepa- satory in nature. This allows you, as this part of your spouse’s family histo- insight into his or her hardwiring about know about can really break the trust rates couples. So here are four exer- a spouse or partner, to have a better ry — and what it reveals about his or money. in a relationship. cises that I recommend doing to help frame of reference on how you enter a her attitude toward money today. Did You could learn, for example, that One of good way to open up the get the conversation started right. serious money conversation because you know how much your parents ear- your partner values having amazing transparency conversation is by as- Start with the lottery question. I of- your spouse will be giving you a gate- ned when you were a child? Did your experiences today (concerts, vaca- king a hypothetical question such as, ten tell spouses to ask each other the way to see what material purchases family have a budget? Did you get an tions) vs. saving for retirement tomor- “If I charged $100 on a credit card and following: “If you won $1 million today, or savings goals are top of mind. This allowance as a child? Did you take row because his parents died before didn’t tell you about it, would you be what would be the fi rst three things helps you create a foundation to dis- fancy vacations or did your parents they enjoyed their money. Such an- angry with me? How about 1,000?” you would do with the money?” cuss money-related issues. say you couldn’t afford it? Did your swers allow you to see saving and Or, you could ask, “If I lost $100 bet- This is a nonintrusive way to get Ask how their parents spent their parents fi ght about money? spending preferences from the other ting on a football game and didn’t tell some insight into the other person’s money. Spouses and partners are The reason to ask these questions person’s perspective, giving you a you, would you be upset with me?” view of money and their priorities. typically open with each other about is that your spouse or partner will ty- way to start a dialogue about how you How about $1,000?” Adviser can keep you from costly mistakes with your money ADVISER short: shop around. percent of your compensation or and we will have no Social Se- future benefi ts. continued from 9D “I am 72 years old and most- $54,000. curity wages in the future. We Then, depending on how much ly retired but still have some But, unlike some company re- are both 60 years old. I would time you have and how much point in deciding whether to work income from consulting fees. tirement plans, a SEP doesn’t like to estimate our benefi ts work you want to do, three cal- with an adviser, fi nancial players Can I still contribute to my have a “still working” exception, for age 62 and our full retire- culators on the agency’s website old and new — Vanguard Group, SEP IRA?” which allows a person to delay ment age of approximately 66. — a Retirement Estimator, an Charles Schwab Betterment, Yes, you can. But you also required minimum distribu- If you haven’t already, you Online Calculator and a Detailed and Wealthfront, among others must take required distributions tions. With a SEP, you must be- should set up a “my Social Se- Calculator — can help estimate — are now competing for your from the same account. gin RMDs after reaching 70½. curity” account with the Social what your benefi ts might be at business with fees considerably A person who has earned in- Do you have any suggestions Security Administration. Here, various ages. Each tool asks you lower than 1 percent. That fact come can continue contributing on where my wife and I can get you will fi nd “Your Social Secu- to provide different amounts of isn’t lost on traditional advisers, to a SEP IRA almost indefi nite- Social Security benefi t esti- rity Statement,” which the agen- information, which, ideally, ge- some of whom are beginning to ly. In 2017, those contributions mates? We were fortunate to cy used to mail to people each nerate increasingly precise esti- lower their prices, as well. In can’t exceed the lesser of 25 retire in our mid to late 50s, y e a r , a n d a q u i c k e s t i m a t e o f mates. 12D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 1-7, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE FLORIDA CLASSIC IS ON THE HORIZON HISTORIC RIVALRY: BETHUNE COOKMAN UNIVERSITY VS FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY IN ORLANDO

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Historic rivals Florida A&M University and Bethune- FAMU MARCHING 100 Cookman University meet on the gridiron for the 36th time with football and band rival- ry between two of Florida’s historically Black Universities. And fans are asking:” Are you ready for a great football weekend?” This year’s game is Saturday, Nov. 18 with kickoff at 2 p.m. at Camping World Stadium, televised on ESPN Classic. The tailgating and fanfare starts at 10 a.m The Florida Classic is more than just a football game and more than an in-state rivalry. It is now the largest football game between two historical- ly Black Colleges in America, surpassing the Bayou Classic between Grambling and Sou- thern in New Orleans as the top attended game in NCAA Division I-AA.

THE BEGINNING The series began in 1925, with Florida A&M winning 25-0. B-CU’s (then B-CC) fi rst win came a year later, 12-0 in 1926. Despite FAMU’s early domi- nance in the series overall (at one point, the Rattlers won 19 straight), the two schools drew ever-increasing crowds until they had to abandon their home stadiums for larger venues. Sites like Daytona Interna- tional Speedway and Doak Campbell Stadium in Talla- hassee were the sites of some of those “home” games before the two schools agreed on a permanent site — Tampa — in 1978.

THE SERIES BEGINS In that fi rst “Florida Classic” game in 1978, Florida A&M turned a 17-0 halftime defi cit into a scintillating come-from- behind 27-17 win en route to Cedric the inaugural NCAA Division The Entertainer 1-AA title. The series between the two schools went through a two- year hiatus in 1983 and 1984 when they could not agree on a playing site. Public pressure from alumni, fans and state offi cials brought them back to the negotiating table and the series was resumed in 1985. The renewal of the rival- ry was as good as it gets, as Bethune-Cookman won a wild shootout, 31-27 in 1985. In 1997, the two schools moved the Florida Classic to Orlando. That year’s affair was a rousing success as 56,351 fans swarmed into Camping World Stadium, over 25,000 the Florida Classic, an average Get ready for crowd-pleasing fans more than the previous of 60,344 per year. By compa- dance teams, high-stepping year in Tampa. rison, the total attendance for drum majors, precision the 17 years prior to Orlando drumlines and roaring brass BREAKING RECORDS was 685,804, an average of sections. Overall attendance for game only 40,341. Florida Classic Weekend has now surpassed the 1.8 Florida A&M holds a 21-16 Kickoff Show Starring Cedric million mark. However, the edge in the meetings since the the Entertainer move down I-4 to Orlando, instate rivalry moved from a Thursday, Nov. 16 with its plethora of tourist at- home-and-home scenario to 7:15 p.m. – Dr. Phillips Cen- tractions and central location an annual neutral site spec- ter for Performing Arts for virtually every fan in the tacular. Overall, the Ratt- Classic Weekend kicks off Sunshine State, has been the lers lead the series, 49-21-1. this year with a comedy show catalyst for turning an already Bethune-Cookman has made starring acclaimed actor and intense rivalry into the hottest the series more competitive in comedian Cedric the Enter- ticket in Division I-AA and recent times, with both teams tainer. The inaugural Florida Black College Football. earning 10 victories in the 20 Classic Weekend Kickoff will The record 1997 crowd was meetings since the game came also feature opening acts by quickly eclipsed in 1998, to Orlando. J.J. Williamson and Malik S. when 66,245 packed the 2017 events include: stadium for the game which Florida Classic Consortium NATIONAL DEBUT determined the 1998 MEAC Kickoff Luncheon presented In 2005, the game made its Championship and postsea- by Florida Blue on Friday, debut on ESPNU and was tele- son invitations. In 1999, the Nov. 17 vised nationally. The 24-hour Classic drew 70,125 fans to 11:30 a.m. at the Rosen college sports network broad- Orlando, at the time the sixth- Centre casted the game live as part of largest football event ever held The Classic weekend gets a multi-year contract with the in Camping World Stadium. started with players, pep Mid-Eastern Athletic Confe- But even that attendance was bands, university offi cials and rence (MEAC) and a commit- overshadowed by the 2000 student leaders gathering to ment to broadcasting HBCU Mid-Eastern Athletic Confe- celebrate the season, preview games. The 2009 game was rence title game, which drew the upcoming matchup and televised by ESPN Classic. 70,719, for a 31-28 thriller show that Rattlers and Wild- With its colorful backdrop of won by the Rattlers. The 2003 cats remain divided on the football, bands and loyal fans, game stands as the largest fi eld but united in the world. a centrally-located venue, crowd ever in the series – Florida Blue Battle of the nationally-regarded programs 73,358. Bands in both Tallahassee and Day- Since 1997, a total of Friday, Nov. 17 , 7 p.m. – tona Beach, the future of the 1,206,883 fans have watched Amway Center Classic is ripe with promise.