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allahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is the Democratic gu- bernatorial nominee. Deplorables, please get used to it. TWe reject your intimation that Gillum would be bad for Black candidates run an extra mile Florida. Indeed, Florida spoke Aug. 28, primary election night. DWIGHT BULLARD, Former Florida senator/New Florida Vision PAC chairperson Intimidation, mocking and even injecting into the national con- versation an ongoing FBI investigation into people other than the When firefighters escort- voters about Gillum being no strangers to having to mayor will not stop Gillum’s momentum. That doesn't mean they ed me out of our home at 7, I the son of working people be twice as good to get half won’t try to stymie him. Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron had no idea it had to do with and the first-generation col- as much. But when it comes DeSantis immediately launched a character assassination by in- my mother going up against lege graduate, they saw them- to the world of politics, the nuendo that Gillum mismanaged Tallahassee without presenting the almost entirely white selves in him. But the media “Black tax” that candidates any facts or numbers. He also insulted Gillum and the entire Black wealthy political establish- greeted the same background face is outdated and out of race by saying supporting Gillum would “monkey up” the election. ment. and the lack of self-fund- We will not be taken for control. Let’s put race aside. Look at a snapshot of the Republicans’ re- What turned out to be a ing as a liability. In a world granted anymore, and What Gillum’s race and cord after nearly two decades as leaders. The midnight bomb threat also where it will take Black fami- we recognize we have others around the country Office of Economic and Demographic Research in 2016 presented turned into my introduction lies two centuries to catch up the power to not just win are showing is that we as a report to Committee on Children, Families, and to the assumptions about us to white wealth, coming from races but reshape the Black voters are watching and the extra mile Black can- the monied class is not a part closely. We will not be taken Elder Affairs about the state’s poorest people. “party.” Dubbed Florida’s Families and Children Below the Federal Pov- didates are made to run when of our litmus test. In fact, it for granted anymore, and we erty Level, the report said a little more than 2 million adult Florid- they choose to run for office. might even be a reason for recognize we have the pow- ians live in poverty. Nearly 1 million children live in poverty, that is Thirty years later, Andrew suspicion for voters, who are cited the long-standing pat- er to not just win races but almost 1/4 of the children living in the state during the time period Gillum is the latest to have very familiar with student tern of Democrats choosing reshape the party to actually measured, 2010-2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is had to run it. loans and the monthly math white “centrists” to compete address our needs. In short, nearly 25 percent of children who are downright poor. Right here What makes his victory so between groceries, gas and for GOP votes without neces- after years of so much being in Florida. spectacular is what he was doctor’s bills. sarily noting that it is a strate- demanded of our candidates A Gallup survey in May said there were more uninsured resi- able to do despite the party, If it wasn’t his money, the gy that has failed for the past to be considered viable, dents in 2017 than 2016. After the introduction of the Affordable the media, and the consultant next hurdle was his race - de- 20 years and acknowledging we’re returning the favor and Care Act, better known as Obamacare, the state’s uninsured num- class that controls so much spite the fact that Black and the large segment of young, telling all politicians, “I need bers steadily declined, from as high as 22 percent to nearly 16 per- of what’s “viable” in politics Latino voters together make progressive and independent you to do better.” cent, in 2016. The number of those without insurance in 2017 rose today. up the majority of the Dem- voters - exactly who Gillum That understanding needs to 17 percent. Gillum and candidates like ocratic party. The media who would appeal to most. In- to go further to not just re- Gillum heard the voice of Floridians, who have been asking for Stacey Abrams, Ben Jealous did give any space to Gillum’s stead, they tied “Gillum” and serve certain offices for us more affordable health care coverage through the expansion of and Wesley Bell signal that race often took the angle of “last place” in their mouths but to remove the extra hur- Medicaid; better pay for teachers; a ban on assault-style weapons there is a shift in political at- asking whether Florida could repeatedly. dles Black candidates are and universal background checks; a repeal of the deadly stand- titudes. When we talked to elect a Black governor. They Look, Black people are made to leap when we run. your-ground law; and diversified jobs to expand Florida’s econo- my. But the Republicans don’t want you to focus on their dismal record of facilitating what people ask of their government. They KIPP Miami will bring about results want you to focus on the fact that Gillum is a Black man. Yes, he is a Black man. But being Black has nothing to do with listening to KAYLA R. JOHNSON, Assistant principal, KIPP Miami Sunrise Academy the desires of the electorate and finding the best ways to answer In our country, today, the own city, while there is great dren safe during and outside of their needs. That’s good governance. That’s leadership. odds are stacked against stu- opportunity, there are many school hours. Our hope is that DeSantis has shown us that he is a proud despicable. No sooner dents from low-income com- children living in underserved KIPP’s model of community than the ink dried on the election results, did he give a preview of munities. Having grown up communities who are not giv- investment, collaboration and how he plans to run the race for the Governor’s Mansion. in , I witnessed en the chance and guidance to shared resources, combined DeSantis put out statements filled with code words. He's “ar- firsthand the challenges and prepare for college and that is with a longer school day, can ticulate” (so he might catch your attention); “don’t monkey this Only 9 percent of disparities that children and an injustice. enhance safety while also im- up” (the Black man is animalistic). Those are racist dog whistles, students who come from families from underserved That’s why, this back-to- proving education outcomes. meant to rile up white supremacists and other racists. And it did. the bottom 25 percent communities face every day. school season, I’m excited to At KIPP Miami Sunrise Acad- DeSantis said it was absurd that his words were racist. Days later, My mother’s commitment return to my community as income bracket are emy, we strive to support stu- however, a robocall proffered by white supremacists mocked Gil- along with the dedication and the assistant principal of KIPP likely to earn a dents seeking hope and joy in all lum. The Republicans feigned outrage, but the damage had been four-year“ degree.” support of a handful of educa- Sunrise Academy in Liber- that they do because they know done. tors throughout my time as a ty City. KIPP (Knowledge is education will give them the DeSantis wants a race war, using racist words as missiles. student in Miami-Dade County Power Program) is a national belief that all children should power, opportunities and free- Gillum said there is no need to “weaponize” race. Public School District led me nonprofit network of charter have access to a high-quality dom to change their world and Voters, reject this race card. to become the first member of schools with a successful track public education. The partner- place within it. As an educator, Let the records speak for themselves. my family to graduate college, record of educating K-12 stu- ship between KIPP Miami and I feel that all children should obtain my master’s degree and dents for more than 20 years. M-DCPS is the first of its kind have access to a high-quality become a teacher. The organization focuses on in Florida. education and families should CARTOON CORNER Unfortunately, many of my helping its students –most of In addition to M-DCPS, KIPP be able to choose from a range classmates were not able to whom are Black and Latino and Miami is working with the Ur- of options. We are excited to graduate from college. Accord- from low-income families—de- ban League of Greater Miami, I bring a new education alterna- ing to the National Center for velop the knowledge, character Have a Dream and Jewish Com- tive to Liberty City this school Education Statistics, only 9 strengths and habits needed to munity Services. year-- one that can answer the percent of students who come succeed in college and beyond. In the wake of recent shoot- community’s growing concerns from the bottom 25 percent As a product of M-DCPS, ings, members of the Liberty for young students while help- income bracket are likely to I’m proud it has partnered City community have called for ing to stack the odds in favor of earn a four-year degree. In our with KIPP, driven by a shared alternatives that will keep chil- future generations. GOP honor McCain and grow a spine EUGENE ROBINSON, Much of the nation will the Trump era. fears it threatens his legiti- spend the coming days honor- The man now living and macy. But that is what Trump ing the late Sen. John McCain. working in the White House clearly wants — and there is The Republican Party, howev- is uniquely different from, and no indication the Republican er, will only pretend to do so. worse than, his predecessors. majorities in Congress will lift President Trump’s GOP All of them. Other presidents a finger to stop him. could not care less about the have been venal, bigoted, cor- After being diagnosed McCain, famously, did take ideals McCain stood for, such rupt, divisive, ignorant or un- with brain cancer, he action. Last year, shortly after as honor, service and commu- stable, but never all of these cast the deciding vote being diagnosed with brain nity. The party is shameful- things at the same time, in against Trump’s slapdash cancer, he cast the deciding ly molded in Trump’s image such lavish measure. attempt to repeal the vote against Trump’s slap- now, with his enormous cor- Trump keeps warning that “ dash attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act.” ruption, monumental selfish- he “may have to get involved” Affordable Care Act. Trump ness and grasping little hands. in the Justice Department, is nothing if not vindictive This is no exercise in hagi- which means he may inter- Cain, have the power to push and petty; he issued a brief ography, which is supposed vene to shut Mueller down. back hard — yet they refuse to tweet rather than a lengthier to be reserved for saints. Mc- Why would anyone refuse to consider legislation to protect prepared statement about Mc- Cain (R-Ariz.) had many flaws believe this is a real threat? the Mueller probe. Sen. Lind- Cain’s death, and last Monday and made big mistakes, not Why would anyone refuse sey O. Graham (R-S.C.), one of morning the flags at the White the least of which was loosing to believe that now — with McCain’s close friends, once House were not at half-staff. upon the world Trump’s personal lawyer sing- said that there would be “holy Trump lowered them again and letting her bring the pol- ing to the feds, the keepers of hell” to pay if Trump fired At- that afternoon. itics of idiocy into the main- his financial and personal se- torney General Jeff Sessions We will hear much this week stream. He was a conservative crets talking to prosecutors as a way to assert control over from Republicans in Congress and a foreign-policy hawk; under grants of immunity, and Mueller; now, Graham meekly about honoring McCain’s leg- The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial com- says that Trump “is entitled mentaries as well as all other material in the newspaper. 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As Trump well Times, 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, or fax them to How quaint such senti- their lavish encomiums to a revelatory and productive knows, the GOP no longer has 305-757-5770; Email: [email protected]. ments sound, 19 months into their longtime colleague Mc- investigation because Trump a spine. The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 Trouble as Opa-locka prepares to vote uous,” said Attorney Michael City attorney files Pizzi. “It says it only applies to people seeking re-elec- lawsuit to ban tion.” two candidates Pizzi said he has taken on the case pro bono for the sake from seeking of protecting the rights of the voters in Opa-locka. re-election At last Friday’s meeting, Brown got the commission’s NYAMEKYE DANIEL approval to let the court de- [email protected] cide who is allowed to run under the term-limit charter. Opa-locka has experienced Pizzi said he thinks it’s a a whirlwind of controversies waste of taxpayers’ money to for the last four years. take on the debate. It has seen FBI raids to cor- “I don’t think it is appropri- ruption charges, suicide to ate for the city to be paying millions of dollars in finan- for this,” he said. “If anything, cial debt. Now with the Nov. one of the other opponents 6 election approaching, city should be paying for it.” government candidates are City Clerk Joanna Flores promising a “new Opa-locka.” said a decision needed to be Yet, in the middle of move- made “sooner than later” be- ment is a blockade. cause the November ballots The mayor’s seat and two are in the process of being full-term commission seats Opa-locka City Attorney Vincent Brown raises questions about finalized by the Miami-Dade will be up for election this term limits at the Friday, Aug. 24 commission meeting at Sher- County Elections Depart- year. bondy Village Community Center’s auditorium. ment. There are four familiar fac- “They’re finalizing the Miami Times photo/Nyamekye Daniel es competing to be the next master ballots this weekend mayor of Opa-locka. for the Nov. 6 election, so in However, the eligibility of terms of this going before the two of the mayoral candidates judge … whatever the deci- was a topic of discussion at a sion is, I don’t know that we special meeting on last Friday. ple of Opa-locka need a new Johnson passed the Aug. 17 limits should “be measured empted from the term limits. can go back and change the Although the mayor’s role choice and a new image to qualifying date. The city at- retroactively from elected of- On July 25, three weeks be- ballot now.” is only ceremonial, one of the bring about new ideas,” said torney and city clerk are ficial’s first election as an offi- fore the qualifying date for Tydus told The Miami current commissioners has Pigatt. “For decades, it has lit- questioning the language of cer of the City of Opa-locka.” the election, Brown sent a Times on Friday that she did abandoned the final two years erally been the same people a 2014 city charter that caps Tydus, whose campaign memo to the commission re- not think the law would affect of his term to run for the seat. over Opa-locka, and we see term limits. slogan is “Experienced, ethi- garding concerns about the her run for mayor because Current Commissioners what those results are.” City Attorney Vincent cal and engaged,” has served possibility of candidates who her last term ended in 2012. John Riley and Matthew Two Opa-locka political Brown filed a lawsuit, Thurs- on the dais as city commis- are term-limited appearing “My clients believe that the Pigatt are taking a chance at vets are also vying for the po- day evening, banning Tydus sioner from 2004 to 2008 and on the ballot. Brown also said city clerk did the right thing becoming mayor this time sition. and Johnson from seeking 2008 to 2012, according to the the language on the ballot for by qualifying them and put- around. Riley, returning com- Dorothy “Dottie” Johnson re-election. lawsuit. Dottie served from voters was different. ting them on the ballot,” said missioner, terms out this No- and Rose Tydus have both According to the city char- 2006 to 2010 and 2010 to 2014. However, an attorney rep- Pizzi. “She also was correct in vember, while Pigatt’s first served more than eight years ter, no official can be placed During discussions with resenting Tydus and Johnson, asking for a legal opinion in term was scheduled to end in on the Opa-locka Commis- on the ballot for re-election both candidates they men- said none of the candidates a timely fashion months ago. 2020. sion. But their years of expe- if the end of the current term tioned longer dates of ser- on the Nov. 6 ballot are affect- The clerk got it right.” “I surveyed the landscape rience might be what takes they served equals to eight vice, which accounts for time ed by the charter. Several attempts to contact of those who were entering them out of the race. consecutive years (two back- when they replaced other “The term limit provision the city attorney have been the race and realized the peo- Even though, Tydus and to-back terms). Those term candidates. This time is ex- is clear, simple and unambig- unsuccessful. Four vie for mayor’s seat W RD in the Opa-locka election OON THE STREET The downfall of Race brings back old faces with new agendas Roy Hardemon NYAMEKYE DANIEL said Johnson. The city’s main “If we are not financially stable [email protected] issue is its financial status. The . . . that impacts anything that we You can tell the strength of a or Kansas, but he has no one city of Opa-locka is in debt to the want to do moving forward, ” he ruler by people who surround to blame but himself. If Harde- All the candidates in the tune of millions of dollars to Mi- said. him. Proverbs 24:6 (The Mes- mon had the chance to do it over Opa-locka mayoral race can skip ami-Dade County and other ven- In order to accomplish this, Ri- sage Bible) declares that "stra- again, you can best believe that the introductions in their cam- dors. The financial situation is so ley said the commissioner needs tegic planning is the key to war- he wouldn't listen to those who bad that all spending decisions to change the way they operate paigns this year. fare; to win; you need a lot of advised him to his downfall and have to be approved by the state. and manage. Each one of the contenders for good counselors." out of the District 108 seat. the Nov. 6 election has previously “You have to run the city like a “We have to obey our own laws, Johnson Those who supposedly have Keon wouldn't openly support warmed the seats on the dais. business,” she said. “Opa-locka obey the constitution,” said Riley. influence in this community have his uncle Roy Hardemon when However, two candidates may has a lot of potential; and the tax- “We need to set an example.” the-Willie-Lynch-making-of-a- ran for office two years ago. It's have worn out their seats, accord- payers, we deserve better.” Sophomore commissioner, slave-divide-and-conquer men- not a military secret that Keon ing to a lawsuit filed Thursday, Johnson plans to comb through Matthew Pigatt, is the youngest tality. They are our elected offi- wants to ascend to current Aug. 30 by the city attorney. city spending by line item and re- of all of the contenders in the cials, preachers and community Miami-Dade County Commis- Rose Tydus and Dorothy “Dot- mayoral race. tie” Johnson both said they have The 31-year-old educator and activists. They are mentally un- sioner Audrey Edmondson's served a total 12 years on the nonprofit organizer has served on able to make rational decisions District 3 seat in 2020. But all commission. Tydus and Johnson the dais since 2016. A mentor for on the behalf of the community their political activity during this were both re-elected serving two 100 Black Men of South Florida, because, the moment that they current election cycle may just terms (four years each) and filled Pigatt wants to reach out to the see dollar signs, the whore in have dashed their hopes and in for others. City Attorney Vincent youth in Opa-locka. them comes out. Now the first dreams for 2020. Brown argues that this is the max. Rose Tydus and Dorothy “We must have something for thing that they are While they were Their names remain on the bal- “Dottie” Johnson both our teenagers to do,” he said. going to say is that so busy cross- lot until the lawsuit is resolved. said they have served Pigatt said his lack of tenure is they haven't taken ing off her seat, Tydus, 71, has a long history in what makes him the ideal candi- any money and that soon-to-be-former Pigatt a total 12 years on Opa-locka. She made history as the commission. Tydus date. I should check the state Sen. Daph- the first Black city clerk in Opa-loc- “ “I am the only person that has candidate's cam- ne Campbell by ka and the entire county in 1976. and Johnson were both not been engaged in politics for paign payroll be- supporting Jason She is a former Ms. Senior re-elected serving two the past few decades,” he said. cause their names Pizzo, they never Florida, but she was nicknamed, terms (four years each) “We have already worked over the are not on it. Well, once thought about “The Voice of Reason,” when she and filled in for others. past two years to make some of just stop with the her moving into Dis- served on the commission. the most-significant changes in foolishness; they got trict 3 and running “I have an impeccable reputa- Opa-locka.” their money in cash. against Keon Har- tion for fairness,” said Tydus. “My Pigatt touted their biggest fix There's no doubt Hardemon demon. You see, as record speaks for itself.” quire staff to take accountability as being able to stabilize an out- that Florida Rep. of right now, Camp- Tydus said she wants to bring for monitoring audits and the flow standing water-billing issue with Roy Hardemon had a lot of bell is the wild card for the qualified leadership back to the of money to the city. the county and revamping the wa- counselors to whom he listened. 2020 election cycle because city, and get the residents more Johnson said during her time ter meter system, a $2.1 million He just listened to and sur- she has more options than involved in city politics. The fix, on the dais, she re-established a investment. rounded himself with the wrong anybody may have realized. If she said, is education. senior program, created a drug- As mayor, Pigatt plans to focus Riley counselors. Everybody in town current District 2 Commission- “Residents don’t understand free initiative and contributed to on resolving Opa-locka’s infra- knows that Roy Hardemon and er Jean Monestime decides to the power that they have,” said Ty- advances in recycling and trans- structure issues, potholes and his nephew Miami Commission- throw his hat into the ring for dus. “Their voice is stronger than portation. draining system. er Keon Hardemon are most Miami-Dade County mayor Riley, a retired veteran and “This is crucial because we the mayor’s.” definitely listening to his brother, in 2020, Campbell could also property manager, also has an ex- need to work with our state to Johnson, 67, a retired United Billy Hardemon. What the Har- consider his seat. More than States Postal Service executive tensive history in Opa-locka. Be- bring back the funding,” he said. demons failed to realize is the likely, she would probably pre- has lived in Opa-locka since the fore this last term as commission- “The state has frozen our funds, moment that they decided to put fer to do to the Hardemons ‘70s. After serving on the com- er, Riley, 73, has served as mayor, and they have not approved any out a slate dividing this commu- what they've done to her and mission, she has stayed active in commissioner and assistant city funding because of our leader- nity, the rumors were confirmed that is causing them a setback public service in and outside of manager in the ‘80s. He also has ship. If we are going to fix our that they were crossing a Black in their political career. There Opa-locka. held leadership positions on the streets and our flooding, we need woman. It spelled the beginning comes a time when one must Johnson said she has also city’s Community Relations Board money from the state and feder- been “sitting on the side watch- and several other boards outside al government and that’s going of the end of soon-to-be-former evaluate long-term success ing and learning” from the current of the city such as the League of to be based on them believing state representative Hardemon. over short-term gain. You can administration. For the past four Black Mayors. in people who can manage that There is no way that Roy Har- that none of the advisers years, Johnson said she has only If re-elected, Riley also plans money correctly.” demon should be looking like a thought about it because mon- Tydus missed three city meetings. to help Opa-locka regain financial Registration to vote in the one-and-done college basket- ey straight turns them out like “The city needs an overhaul,” stability. Opa-locka election ends Oct. 9. ball player at Kentucky, Duke Pookie from "New Jack City." The Miami Times 4 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 Erhabor Ighodaro wins STREET ‘at-large’ seat by a hair

Seats 2 and 4 set for runoff election general election. COMPILED BYTalk KISHANDA BURNS, [email protected] Reginald Leon is run- FELIPE RIVAS message that our vision of ning for city council Seat How do you feel about this year’s [email protected] building a better Miami 2, which is being vacated Gardens cannot be de- by Lisa C. Davis. To avoid a Aug. 28 primary election results? Talk about a razor-thin stroyed, compromised or runoff election, candidates margin. even negotiated,” a Face- must receive 50 plus 1 per- Two candidates in the book post on the council- cent of the votes to be de- Miami Gardens general man’s page read. A picture clared a winner. election had scores that announced, “We won.” An operations supervisor had one winning and the Ighodaro, whose seat with United Parcel Service, other going to a run-off makes him the vice may- Leon joined some Miami election. or, received 50.57 percent Gardens residents on elec- tion night at the Miami Soul Cafe to watch the election results on TV. Leon received 40 percent of the 4,732 votes cast for his TASHA SMITH, 34 RAVEN GAINES, 25 RANI WHITE, 23 seat, according to the Mi- North Miami Broward Miami ami-Dade County Elections Department's website. His I feel pretty excited and opti- Congratulations to everyone I mean… I feel like whoev- opponent, candidate Linda mistic with this year’s prima- who has won. I feel like the er won definitely deserved Hodges Holloway, received ry election, especially since results are exactly what they it. It’s pretty exciting to have 44 percent of the votes. there’s a strong chance of should be. I’m excited to see some new leaders in the seat Election night, Leon pre- Florida having our first Black what is planned for the future. and that’s willing to make a dicted his race was headed governor. change for the community. to a runoff. "It is wonderful being a newcomer and having so much support," Leon said about his race. "I look for- ward to the runoff." In a runoff, the top two

Miami Times photo/ Felipe Rivas vote-getters will be on the Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert III with Seat 2 ballot in November. The other candidate, realtor candidate Reginald Leon. Francis Magoo, received After waiting a week, Mi- of the 18,038 votes cast. about 17 percent of the QIYAH LANIER, 24 votes and was eliminated. Broward ami-Dade Elections office Ighodaro narrowly passed VANTWAN MASON, 24 Candidates for Seat 4 – on Tuesday made it official the half percent needed to Miami that Miami Gardens Coun- avoid a recount. His clos- being vacated by Felicia I’m more excited to have Robinson– face the same Florida’s first Black-nominat- DEVIN GREENE, 30 cilman Erhabor Ighodaro est opponent, former Mi- These results are only what scenario. Candidate Katrina ed Democrat to be selected Miami had been re-elected to his ami Gardens councilman, is meant to be. I feel like ev- Wilson received 49.5 per- as governor. I think that is at-large Seat 6. Andre Williams, received ery vote counts and with that cent of the 4,188 votes, just pretty amazing. As far as the The people who I had voted But the unofficial results 28.9 percent of the votes. being said, we have the right shy of the 50 plus 1 percent other results, I feel like I can for should’ve won, but let’s didn’t stop a declaration of Provisional votes were fac- people who are going to go for a victory. Her closest have faith in them to make hope the people who won victory Wednesday morn- tored in over the Labor Day over and beyond for us. I’m opponent, Janice Coakley, the community right. I guess or have been nominated, do ing, Aug. 29. holiday weekend and made proud of my vote. “Last night our Miami official on Tuesday. received 28 percent. Shan- we’ll have to wait and see the what they say they’re going Gardens electorate spoke Candidates for Seats non Campbell and Sandra moves they’re going to make to do. with a resounding voice 2 and 4 will face off in a McDowell were eliminated and the levels they’re going and our victory was a clear runoff in the November from the race. to take us. The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 TPO opts for rapid bus transit system transit system. the seven who voted against 5, which is mostly South the CIC co-working center Thursday's vote of 15-7 leaves “Thanks go out to Commis- buses. Dade, voted for the bus sys- on the edge of Overtown, ac- sioners Moss, Levine Cava, “Shame on you to Commis- tem. Higgins, a marketing cording to an article in The South Dade rail extension behind Suarez, Edmondson and Jor- sioner Higgins who should maven originally from New Miami Herald. PTP funds to new transit.” dan, Mayor Francis Suarez have supported the South, York, has expressed support “The bus gets a bad rap,” K. BARRETT BILALI The TPO voted 15-7 to and Gables Commissioner who helped her get elected!” for rapid transit buses in the Higgins told the newspaper. Miami Times Contributor switch the promised rail Vince Lago who voted for Commissioner Eileen Hig- past. She uses the current bus “I bring a different perspec- expansion for the bus rail,” said Williams, listing gins who represents District system to go to her office in tive… because I use it.” Miami Dade Transportation Planning Organization on Thursday decided to provide rapid transport bus service to South Dade. The move comes after mass transit issues came to a boil with many critical of Mayor Carlos Gimenez and a law- suit filed stating the county “diverted over a billion dol- lars of sales tax proceeds col- lected pursuant to this ballot measure for purposes other than those authorized by the

“Today, the Miami- Dade Transportation Planning Organization took a historic step towards“ the delivery of the SMARTPLANMIAMI and providing South Dade residents enhanced premium transportation alternatives.”

Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. ballot measure.” The lawsuit focuses on South Dade as a community, which did not get the promised Metrorail ex- pansion. In 2002, Miami-Dade vot- ers overwhelmingly support- ed a resolution to put aside a half-penny surcharge for the purpose of providing mass transit rail service in the fu- ture. However, after the 2008 Recession, government of- ficials used the set-aside to fund transit operation and maintenance. Even though the 2002 refer- endum called from the exten- sion of the Metrorail system, the TPO decided upon rap- id bus transit because of the huge expense of extending rail services. Rapid bus service involves dedicated lanes for buses. People board the buses at platform level and passen- gers buy their tickets before boarding the bus. The bus route has gates that will stop traffic to allow the buses to go through intersections without stopping. “Today, the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Or- ganization took a historic step towards the delivery of the SMARTPLANMIAMI and providing South Dade residents enhanced premium transportation alternatives,” wrote Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. in a post. The TPO decision comes a week after the Citizens’ Inde- pendent Transportation Trust (CITT) board passed a reso- lution forcing county com- missions to stop balancing the budget with funds earmarked for rapid transit expansion. “We will move forward on the lawsuit,” said plaintiff Deltravis Williams. “It’s not over ’til the fat lady sings and trust me, she’s not singing,” said Williams. “Car- los Gimenez is a lame duck, and we will have to wait him out but continue to advance our vision. We still have a lawsuit pending and efforts by the CITT to rededicate the The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 House District 109 gets – again Politician beats Cedric McMinn and nicate a clear message, he ex- plained. replaces Florida Rep. “At the end of the day, you run your race; you use your re- FELIPE RIVAS campaign manager, treated Mc- sources efficiently. You do all [email protected] Minn’s campaign as if Bush was that you can to get your mes- the incumbent, he explained. sage out, and it is the voters James Bush III came out of “This was always going to be who decide. That’s the democ- retirement to reclaim a seat he a close race,” Norwood said. racy that we live in,” he said. has held before. “James Bush is a known com- Bush’s victory can be at- Primary night, Aug. 28 Bush modity to a certain segment of tributed to a strategy devised became Rep-elect for House voters. Many of them know him by Willis Howard, a political District 109, after upsetting and many of them have voted strategist and owner of Miami well-endorsed, up-and-comer for him in the past.” Soul Cafe. Cedric McMinn. Bush served as state repre- Howard focused on high- Bush received 53 percent of sentative for District 109 from lighting Bush’s involvement the 16,697 votes, beating Mc- 1992 to 2000, and again in 2008 with the community. The Bush Minn by more than 1,000 votes. to 2010. Norwood described campaign capitalized on the He will replace Cynthia Staf- him as a formidable opponent. open primary opportunity, as ford, who faces term limits. there was no Republican candi- Bush, who was retired for ‘FEEL-GOOD STORY’ date up for election by reach- almost three years before re- A week prior to the Aug. ing out to those voters, as well turning to the campaign trail, is 28 primary, an article in The as maintaining a strong focus looking forward to returning to Miami Herald highlighted on absentee and early voting. Tallahassee. McMinn as the first possible Miami Times Photos/Felipe Rivas “We actually talked to Re- Bush said, “I didn’t have any openly gay Black lawmaker in James Bush III poses with school board member for District 1, Steve Gallon III. The publicans, we talked to Demo- choice but to enter this race,” Florida, if he were to be elect- two ran against each other for a school board seat in 2016. crats, and we had stuff in Span- because he saw many issues ed. In a race that was mostly ish,” Howard said. “We took that needed attention. based on the candidates’ polit- advantage of everything. We “There is homelessness go- ical reputation and experience, dealt with everyone in our dis- ing on throughout this county,” as well as plans for the future, trict because, at the end of the he said. “Too much gun vio- Norwood was taken aback that day, we have to represent those lence is going on, and we have a media entity would publish folks.” to come up with a strategy and that type of story so close to On primary night, many a methodology by which our the election. excited Miami Gardens res- children can feel that there is “I’m shocked by that because idents hung out at Howard’s hope.” they made this now an issue cafe. School board member Still, many were taken aback when it wasn't an issue,” he Steve Gallon III was among that Bush won since McMinn said. the folks watching the election ran what they called a near-per- The reporter touted the sto- results. In 2016, Gallon and fect campaign. ry to Norwood as a feel-good Bush competed for the school McMinn was endorsed by story, Norwood said. board’s District 1 seat. Gallon a multitude of prominent “If it’s a feel-good story, prevailed. politicians and organiza- then run it next week,” he said. Gallon called Bush a fierce tions, including Stafford and “Don’t invoke this now at the competitor and hard cam- Miami-Dade County Public end of the campaign. Let Ce- paigner. Schools board member Doro- dric run his race based on his “He really connects and en- thy Bendross-Mindingall, both character and his vision of gages the people,” Gallon said. of whom served as mentors for leadership. And I believe that “[Bush] is going to be repre- McMinn. He also out-funded still happened.” senting the interest of the chil- Bush by well over $125,000, ac- Norwood said he believed dren and the community here cording to the Florida Division the article had little impact in Dade County in Tallahassee, of Elections’ campaign finance on the race. McMinn ran a so it is very critical and import- database figures. textbook race and used the James Bush celebrates with his campaign manager, Willis Howard, a political ana- ant that we continue to work Chris Norwood, McMinn’s resources available to commu- lyst and owner of the Miami Soul Cafe. together.” The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 Kavanaugh's confirmation begins with chaos Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told ion last year that would have Protests erupt over ’s Kavanaugh that the unprece- denied immediate access to Supreme Court nominee at hearing dented opposition being shown an abortion for an immigrant at the hearing reflected the teenager in federal custody. MARK SHERMAN ruptions from the audience. concern many Americans, have At particular issue for sen- The Associated Press One by one, Democrats, in- over Trump’s “contempt of the ators are documents from the cluding Kamala Harris of Cal- rule of law” and the judge’s years Kavanaugh worked in key Quarreling and confusion ifornia, Cory Booker of New own expansive views on exec- positions in the Bush White marked the Senate hearing Jersey and Amy Klobuchar of utive power. House and a member of in- Tuesday for Supreme Court Minnesota, all potential pres- In prepared opening re- dependent counsel Kenneth nominee Brett Kavanaugh, idential contenders, demand- marks, Kavanaugh declared he Starr’s legal team that investi- with politically charged ar- ed that Republicans delay the would be even-handed in his gated President in guments about White House hearing. They railed against approach to the law. the late 1990s, leading to Clin- documents and confirmation the unusual vetting process by “A good judge must be an ton’s impeachment. rules getting as much attention Republicans that failed to in- umpire, a neutral and impartial Those years produced an as the role the conservative clude documents from three arbiter who favors no litigant unusually long public record. judge will likely play in shap- years Kavanaugh worked in the or policy,” Kavanaugh said. Republicans in the Senate only ing rulings on abortion, execu- George W. Bush administra- “I would always strive to be a sought to review his years in tive power and other national tion, and 100,000 more pages Photo via AP/Scott Applewhite team player on the Team of the White House counsel of- issues. withheld by the Trump White America is about to get its first extended look at Su- Nine.” fice, rather than his three years The strong opposition to House. Some 42,000 pages preme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in his confirma- The Supreme Court is often as staff secretary, which Demo- President Donald Trump’s were released on the evening tion hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. thought of as nine separate crats say could shed light on his nominee reflected the political before of the hearing. judges, rather than a team. And view on key Bush-era policies stakes for both parties just two “We cannot possibly move of the room. Also present were the president or to protect abor- on the most contentious cas- including the detention and in- months before congressional forward, Mr. Chairman, with outgoing White House Counsel tion access. “Senators, we need es, the court tends to split into terrogation of terror suspects, elections. Democrats, includ- this hearing,” said Harris at the Don McGahn and Deputy Attor- to stop this,” called out one. conservative and liberal sides. same sex marriage and other ing several senators poised for top of proceedings. Grassley ney General Rod Rosenstein. As patience thinned and tem- But justices often say they seek issues. 2020 presidential bids, tried to disagreed. More than two dozen pro- pers flared, Sen. John Cornyn, consensus, and they like to fo- Rebuffed in their request to block the proceedings over Ka- Kavanaugh sat silently, occa- testers, shouting one by one, R-Texas, denounced what he cus on how frequently they delay the hearing, Democrats vanaugh records withheld by sionally sipping water and tak- disrupted the hearing at sever- called the “mob rule.” Strug- reach unanimous decisions. are planning to shine a light on the White House. Republicans ing notes on senators’ points. al points and were removed by gling to speak over protesters, Kavanaugh, 53, has served for Kavanaugh’s views on abortion, in turn accused the Democrats He was invited to introduce his police. “This is a mockery and a Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said: the past 12 years on the federal executive power and whether of turning the hearing into a parents, wife and children, who travesty of justice,” shouted one “These people are so out of line appeals court in Washington, Trump could be forced to testify circus. And protesters shouted sat through much of the out- woman. “Cancel Brett Kavana- they shouldn’t be in the dog- D.C., and conservative record as part of special counsel Robert out frequent and persistent dis- bursts before being escorted out ugh!” Others shouted against gone room.” includes a dissenting opin- Mueller’s Russia investigation. McCain tributes echo with criticism Eulogies by late senator’s daughter, made great again because He sent Ivanka Trump, her America was always great.” husband Jared Kushner, De- NEWS BRIEFS Obama, Bush take jabs at president The audience of Washing- fense Secretary James Mattis COMPILED BY MIAMI TIMES EDITORIAL DEPT. ton power players erupted in and others to the service to LAURIE KELLMAN Trump’s daughter in the audi- applause. represent the administration. BUDGET MEETING and children and hands-on The Associated Press ence, Meghan McCain deliv- Trump has dismissed the McCain asked Obama, a Miami is hosting a com- educational activities. Fam- ered a broadside against the idea that McCain, a prisoner Democrat, and George W. munity meeting at 6:30 p.m. ily programs are tailored John McCain’s daughter uninvited president without of war in Vietnam, was a hero. Bush, a Republican, to speak on Sept. 6 at West End for children ages 5 to 12 and two former presidents mentioning his name. The president made clear he at his memorial service and Park, 6030 SW Second St. and their families or adult led a public rebuke of Presi- “We gather here to mourn resented McCain’s thumbs- they gave personal testimo- that will inform residents on companions. There will be dent Donald Trump’s divisive the passing of American down vote last year that sank ny that overcoming rivalries the proposed budget for the an opportunity to tour the politics at the late senator’s greatness — the real thing, the Republican attempt to re- and partisan politics was not 2018-19 fiscal year. Mem- Museum of Art and Design memorial service Saturday in not cheap rhetoric from men peal national health care. And only possible but good for bers of the community will and the Freedom Tower. a call for a return to civility who will never come near the he only marked McCain’s the country. Both men had have the opportunity to ask No advanced registration is among the nation’s leaders. sacrifice he gave so willingly, passing on Aug. 25 with tra- denied McCain’s presidential questions about the budget required, but this event is a The nearly three-hour nor the opportunistic appro- ditional presidential actions aspirations. But they spoke of and how changes may af- first-come, first-serve basis. service at the Washington priation of those who lived after he came under fire from reconciling with him during fect them. National Cathedral was a re- lives of comfort and privilege the American Legion. personal moments afterward, CITIZENS’ POLICE markable show of defiance while he suffered and served,” Trump chose to head to his and, as Bush said, “the rivalry ACADEMY against a president McCain she said, her voice first chok- Virginia golf course during melted away.” SOCCER PARK The Miramar Police De- openly defied in life as the an- ing back tears. Then, it rose in Saturday’s service and tweet- In separate eulogies, Obama Miami Mayor Francis Su- partment is holding a free tithesis of the American spirit anger. ed his grievances against the and Bush also delivered push- arez and Commissioner 14-week academy class of service to something great- “The America of John Mc- FBI and NAFTA throughout back to Trump that was more Keon Hardemon will host from 7– 9 p.m. every Tues- er than any individual. Cain,” she added, with a ref- the day. In one missive, he subtle than Meghan McCain’s a ribbon-cutting ceremony day until Nov. 13. Courses Standing near McCain’s erence to Trump’s trademark misspelled former President but unmistakable nonethe- at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 at include a ride-along with an flag-draped casket and with phrase, “has no need to be Barack Obama’s first name. less. 6301 NE Second Ave., for officer, CPR certification, the Little Haiti Soccer Park. a K9 demonstration and The new design will allow more. For more information, DeSantis defended his use condemned the word that is with Donald Trump, but this both soccer and football to please call the Public Af- of “monkey it up” by saying associated with slavery, just time it comes in the form of be played on the renovated fairs Unit at 954-602-4351 he was talking about Gillum’s as they were celebrating the his minion, Ron DeSantis,” field. The park will also have or email ohall@miramarpr. RACE an exercise equipment sta- org to sign up. You can also CONTINUED FROM 1A policies. victory and planning the next said Dwight Bullard, political “To call it anything else is steps in the campaign. director of the New Florida tion, storage building for go to www.miramarpd.org everyday working people absurd,” the Republican nom- “This historic moment for Majority. soccer equipment and new to download an application. have the opportunity to suc- inee said in a statement. Andrew Gillum and his family “The African American landscaping. ceed again,” said spokesman DeSantis, who received will not be reduced by the rac- community is ready to change IGUANA CATCHING Geoff Burgan in an email. He's about 900,000 votes last Tues- ist innuendo of the Republican the channel on that because LOOK! TALK! CREATE! CLASS “fighting for better public day, appeared on ’ nominee,” a text message from we understand what’s at stake The Museum of Art and Learn how to control and schools, affordable health care “America’s Newsroom with Lydia Hudson, president of in 2018 and comments like this Design at Miami Dade Col- remove iguanas on your as a right for all, and an end ” last Wednes- the Democratic Black Caucus should only make us get even lege will host a free, fami- property through presenta- to the gun violence epidemic day, when he told Floridians of Florida, said. “THE DBCF more ready to break records at ly-day event from 2-4 p.m. tions and hands-on training that have taken too many lives not to “monkey things up” by will stand with Gillum, and we the ballot box.” on Sept. 30 at 600 Biscayne with Florida Fish and Wild- from our state.” supporting Gillum’s agenda. will make sure that the DeSan- Blvd. The event will feature fire Conservation Commis- Meanwhile the Republican Researchers say using the tis campaign will find defeat at Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo per- 60 projects from across the sion (FWC) biologists from nominee, Ron DeSantis, who word “monkey” in connection the door of the decency and ceived the intent of DeSantis' U.S. that will explore solu- 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Sept. 13 is a former U.S. representative with Black people is a way to respect in the public square. words was to rile up the party tions to challenges that at 2300 Civic Center Place. for Florida, had all but disap- dehumanize them. It is a way The flooding Surge of Prog- base. urban, suburban and rural For more information, peared by Tuesday. He had to suggest Black people are in- ress and Reform begins today "It's disgusting that Ron De- communities face when please call the FWC South set the tone for the campaign ferior to white people. and Gillum is our Captain.” Santis is launching his general looking to become more eq- Regional Office at 561-625- putting out a call to racists last The Black community in “We’ve seen this television election campaign with racist uitable. It will offer families 5122. Wednesday. South Florida and nationally show before. It normally starts dog whistles,” Rizzo said.

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tect citizens. and convicted by a jury? president and CEO of the Black persons across the mum a life sentence for this Prosecutors sought a sen- These things don’t hap- National Newspaper Pub- United States.” brutal murder of an innocent JURY tence of at least 60 years pen,” said Finessa Hudgens lishers Association, wrote White police officers must Black teenager,” he said. CONTINUED FROM 1A while the defense argued for of Dallas. “So, although 15 in an email that Oliver’s sen- be held accountable, said “But today, at least police 20 years or less. years may not seem like tence “finally breaks the sys- Chavis, a long-time civil officers in America are put Dallas County District Attor- “The fact that Roy Oliver much, this could be the start tematic problem of denying rights activist and one-time on notice: if you murder us, ney Faith Johnson described was even indicted for mur- of something great,” Hud- equal justice to the families head of the NAACP. you will be punished and Oliver as a “killer in blue” der was already a small vic- gens said. and victims of racially-mo- “The prison sentence imprisoned. We must stop who violated his oath to pro- tory, but to be found guilty Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., the tivated police murders of should have been at mini- these racist police murders.” The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 Finance Technology

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The Opportunities Industrialization Centers of South Florida has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to help youth with criminal records transi- tion to the workforce. OIC-SFL will use the U.S. Department of Labor funds to assist 35 youth through its S.O.A.R. program. Now in its third year, the program has helped improve employment outcomes of more than 140 ex-offenders by providing industry-recog- nized training, case management, job place- ment assistance and supportive services. The criteria are clear: applicants must be SEE SKILLS 10B Illustration by Mitzi H. Williams-Ogburn

Amazon to hire more than 1,000

workers for Opa-locka warehouse Amazon has started the Jobs with benefits and opportunities to engage with robotics in a technological workplace hiring pro- cess for its fulfillment Miami Times Staff Report beloved former congresswoman All Amazon jobs offer health in- and longtime community servant, surance, up to 20 weeks of paren- center slated Carrie P. Meek Internation- worked behind the scenes along tal leave, 401k retirement savings to open in al Business Park’s first tenant, with other partners to lure Ama- plan, company stock awards, and the Carrie scheduled to open “in the coming zon to the site. up to 95 percent of prepaid tuition Meek In- Jobs here involve pre- weeks,” is looking for more than “Jobs here involve prepar- for courses in in-demand fields. ternational 1,000 workers for its robotics ful- ing customer orders,” company Job candidates must be 18 years paring customer orders. Business Amazon robots travel fillment center. spokeswoman Courtney Johnson old or older and have a high school Amazon is hiring for both full- Park. to various locations in told The Sun Sentinel. “Amazon diploma or equivalent to be con- and part-time workers to operate robots travel to various locations sidered, according to company’s a warehouse to pick up in its 885,000-square-foot fulfill- in a warehouse to pick up products website. products“ identified via ment center, situated at the Carrie identified via bar code and deliv- Applications are being accept- bar code and deliver Meek International Business Park er them to employees at work sta- ed online for an upcoming hiring them to employees at at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive tions. The employees then package event. Candidates are asked to in- work stations.” Airport. and ship the items to customers.” dicate a shift preference and select The business park is the re- The pay range is $11 to $13 an an appointment time. sult of months of negotiations by hour. Some management positions More information is available at Courtney Johnson the Carrie P. Meek Foundation, also may be available, Johnson told Amazon.com/MiamiJobs. Job op- Miami-Dade County and a Boca The Sun Sentinel. However, ac- portunities can also be found by Raton investor. The foundation, cording to the company’s website texting MIANOW to 77088, but which bears the name of Miami’s positions start at $10 an hour. message and rate fees may apply. The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 Trump cancels pay raise due to federal workers President cites budget constraints as ening deficit reflects three years. the impact of the The only other pe- reason for denying 2.1 percent increase $1.5 trillion, 10-year riod when the federal tax cut, as well as in- government ran defi- DARLENE SUPERVILLE the Labor Day week- last December. That creased spending for cits above $1 trillion The Associated Press end, Trump cited law provided steep the military and do- was the four years the “significant” cost tax cuts for corpora- mestic programs that from 2009 through President Donald of the federal work- tions and the wealth- Congress approved 2012, when the gov- Trump is canceling force, and called for iest Americans, and earlier this year. ernment used tax pay raises due in Jan- their pay to be based more modest reduc- The administra- cuts and increased uary for most civilian on performance and tions for middle- and tion’s July budget spending to com- federal employees, he designed to recruit, low-income individ- update projected a bat the 2008 fiscal informed Congress retain and reward uals and families. deficit of $890 mil- crisis and the worst on Thursday, citing “high-performing “Trump has deliv- lion for the fiscal year economic downturn budget constraints. Federal employees ered yet another slap that ends Sept. 30, up since the 1930s. But the workers still and those with criti- in the face to Amer- from the February Trump’s call for could see a slightly cal skill sets.” ican workers,” said estimate of $873 bil- a federal pay freeze smaller boost in their At the same time, Democratic National lion. The $890 billion was included in his pay under a proposal Trump planned Committee Chair- President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is projection represents budget proposal for lawmakers are con- during a Friday ap- man Tom Perez. a 34 percent increase 2019, the Office of sidering. pearance in Char- Under the law, canceling a scheduled federal pay raise for civil servants. from the $666 billion Management and Trump said he was lotte, North Carolina, the 2.1 percent raise in 2017. Budget said. nixing a 2.1 percent to direct the Labor takes effect auto- plan to freeze wages and other goods con- ward its deficit es- For 2019, the ad- Officials did not across-the-board and Treasury de- matically unless the for these patriotic tinue to get more ex- timates compared ministration is pro- immediately say raise for most work- partments to issue president and Con- workers next year pensive,” added Tony to the estimates in jecting the deficit whether the pay ers as well as sep- regulations designed gress act to change it. ignores the fact that Reardon, national the budget proposal will top $1 trillion freeze would also ap- arate locality pay to make it easier for Congress is currently they are worse off to- president of the Na- it sent Congress in and stay above that ply to White House increases averaging small businesses to debating a proposal day financially than tional Treasury Em- February. The wors- level for the next staffers. 25.7 percent. pool resources so for a slightly lower, they were at the start ployees Union. “We must main- they can offer retire- 1.9 percent across- of the decade,” said Cox said federal tain efforts to put our ment savings plans the-board raise to be J. David Cox Sr., na- worker pay and ben- Request for Proposal Nation on a fiscally to their workers, ad- included in a fund- tional president of efits have been cut sustainable course, ministration officials ing bill that would the American Fed- by more than $200 The South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB), the Local and Federal agency told reporters. Most require Trump’s sig- eration of Govern- billion since 2011. Workforce Development Board for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, budgets cannot sus- small businesses say nature to keep most ment Employees, Congress has ap- is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for: tain such increas- high costs discour- government func- which represents proved legislation to es,” Trump said. The age them from offer- tions operating past some 700,000 federal give military service Refugee Employment and Training Services president last year ing plans like 401(k) September. workers. members a 2.6 per- signed a package of s, the officials said. Unions repre- “They have already cent pay raise, the The RFP will be released on or about August 29, 2018, and will tax cuts that is fore- Democrats crit- senting the 2 mil- endured years of lit- biggest in nine years, be posted on the SFWIB website at www.careersourcesfl.com. cast to add about icized Trump for lion-member feder- tle to no increases but funding must Additionally the RFP will be available for pick up at the SFWIB $1.5 trillion to federal moving to cancel al workforce urged and their paychecks still be approved. Corporate Office, Suite 500, Receptionist Desk, 7300 Corporate deficits over 10 years. the scheduled pay Congress to pass the cannot stretch any In July, the Trump Center Drive, Miami, FL 33126. As workers across raise, citing tax cuts 1.9 percent pay raise. further as education, administration the country head into he signed into law “President Trump’s health care costs, gas sharply revised up- An Offeror’s Conference is scheduled for Monday, September 10, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., at the SFWIB Corporate office Suite 500, Conference Room 2. Proposals must be submitted no later than Proposals not received by sition’s re-entry to young offenders other financial incen- mal life again.” 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2018. that deadline will not be accepted. program skills up and helps veterans, tives derived from For information offenders and pro- persons with disabil- hiring ex-offenderson the SOAR pro- SKILLS Please direct all procedural inquiries, including questions regarding vides access to a ities, the homeless, – individuals with a gram call 954-563- CONTINUED FROM 9B the format of the Offeror’s conference and the Public Review Forum job network. Basic and those afflicted commitment to turn- 3535, e-mail eric@ to Cheri Kavehersi via e-mail at Cheri.Kavehersi@careersourcesfl. computer skills, re- with addiction over- ing their lives around resoluteoutreach. between 18-to-24- com. sume preparation, come employment – are among the best org or visit https:// year-old residents of interviewing tech- barriers. employees they hire. www.oicsouthflori- high-poverty, high- CareerSource South Florida is an Equal Opportunity employer/program, Auxiliary aids and services are niques, proper dress According to Alan “For them, to be a da.org/p/258/soar#. available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone number on this document may be crime communities reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. and lessons in con- Rauzin, Transition’s part of society again W4fzV62ZP-Y. For who are or have been duct are all provid- board president, is a blessing in it- more info on Transi- involved in the juve- ed. The center also many employers re- self,” said Smith. “Ev- tion programs, call nile or adult justice administers in-jail port that in addition eryone who comes 305-571-2001 or visit system but have nev- services through its to the tax credits, through our doors is http://transitioninc. er been convicted of a boot camp program free bonding, and looking to live a nor- org. sex crime other than prostitution. “People who made wrong choices in life and want a second chance face great OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT challenges,” said Eric COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Raines, founder and CEO of Resolute Out- PLEASE ALL TAKE NOTICE that a Board of Commissioners Meeting of reach, a nonprofit the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency in Miramar that has (CRA) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 12th, partnered with OIC- 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapman Partnership Homeless Assistance SFL in the effort to Center, located at 1550 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136. reintegrate men and women into society. All interested persons are invited to attend. For more information please The goal is to break contact the OMNI CRA office at (305) 679-6868. the cycle of reoffend- ing. #31319 Jason Walker, Executive Director Omni Redevelopment District “Meaningful em- Community Redevelopment Agency ployment offers them a chance of consis- tency and self-suffi- ciency,” Raines said. CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA In addition to vo- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC cational credentials in fields such as con- A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of Mi- struction, food ser- ami, Florida on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the City vices and technology, Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, SOAR participants Florida 33133, for the purpose of the Cross Bay Express Trolley Route are taught leadership (“Route”), and for waiving the requirements of obtaining sealed bids and coping skills, for the provision of the Cross Bay Express Trolley Route Operations. as well as how to be These Route operations are to be provided by Miami Express Trans- reliable employees portation Company, Inc., a company, qualified to do business in the with a strong work State of Florida whose principal address is 1101 Brickell Avenue, South ethic. The program Tower, 8th Floor, Miami, FL 33131. is free of cost. “The only price is Inquiries from other potential sources of such a package who feel that an earnest commit- they might be able to satisfy the City’s requirements for this item may ment,” said Newton contact Annie Perez, CPPO, Director, at the City of Miami Department Sanon, OIC-SFL’s of Procurement at (305) 416-1910. president and CEO. “They gotta show The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present up.” or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any “Having a network proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission of people assist them may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any through the pro- CITY OF MIAMI, decision of the City Commission with respect to any matter to be con- cess of reintegration FLORIDA sidered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon eases feelings of re- NOTICE TO THE jection, gives them which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). a sense of peace,” PUBLIC said Tangella Smith, A public hearing In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons a human resources will be held by the needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may accountant at Tran- contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no later sition, a nonprofit City Commission than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may call re-entry center that, via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no later than five (5) business days prior since 1974, has been to the proceeding. helping Miami-Dade and Monroe County Todd B. Hannon ex-offenders find- City Clerk ing and maintaining jobs. Like SOAR, Tran- #31317 The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018

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Kids, in some cases, “Airlines have al- are still being separat- ways worked to ac- ed from their parents commodate custom- while other families ers who are traveling are paying more - in together, especially advance - to guarantee those traveling with seats together. children, and will con- Little has changed tinue to do so,” said in the two years since the industry group Congress prodded air- spokeswoman, Sarah lines to seat children Soulier. 13 and younger next to Airlines say they an adult family mem- have deployed new ber at no extra cost. tools to seat families The reason: The together. Trump administration Ross Feinstein, a has declined to draft spokesman for Amer- new rules detailing ican Airlines, said the how airlines should carrier has an auto- apply the new law. mated booking system That means that kids, that accommodates in some cases, are still families “the vast ma- being separated from jority of the time” at their parents while no extra cost. When other families are it can’t, he said, gate paying more — in ad- agents are often able In this Nov. 22, 2017, file photo, a child pulls a suit- vance — to guarantee to help families by case along a crosswalk upon arriving at Hartsfield-Jack- seats together. moving them into any son International Airport ahead of the Thanksgiv- Consumer advo- of about 12 seats that ing holiday in Atlanta. cates have lobbied are set aside and not Transportation Sec- assigned until shortly retary Elaine Chao to before takeoff. start writing regula- In cases of last-min- tions to no avail. In- ute bookings, there stead, the department might not be four or AP Photo/David Goldman, File added a page to its five seats together so a young kid and I am the maximum extent will sit next to your might get a quicker ness of fellow travel- lies looking for the website with tips for families could be split sure a pretty big law- practicable.” Lawmak- kids. It’s very stress- response by contact- ers and ask other pas- lowest price. traveling families and up, but usually each suit would be headed ers decided that the ful,” Hull said. The ing the airline on so- sengers if they will Unlike other air- links to information young child can be their way.” requirement would extra $60, she added, cial media. trade seats. lines, Southwest does on airline sites. seated next to a parent The problem dates not apply if it meant “was worth the peace • If you don’t have Some airlines, like not assign seats. The That has not satis- or other family mem- back more than six upgrading a passenger of mind.” assigned seats, or American, set aside airline lets adults fied the critics. ber, he said. years. That’s when to a better cabin or a The advent of so- during booking got a higher percentage traveling with a child “Your inaction Likewise, Delta Air airlines started to in- better seat with more called basic economy seats that aren’t next of seats for custom- under seven to board makes DOT a witting Lines spokeswoman crease the number of legroom if the airline seats — which gener- to each other, arrive ers willing to pay for after the first 60 pas- accomplice to air- Lisa Hanna said the coach seats requiring normally charged a ally don’t allow cus- at the gate early and more legroom or oth- sengers, when there lines who hold kids airline “does every- an extra fee or elite fee for that upgrade. tomers to pick seats ask the gate agent for er amenities. That are more open seats, hostage and separate thing possible to work status to book in ad- Consumer advo- until shortly before help. reduces the number but there is no special them from their fam- with families so they vance. Some of them cates and some travel the flight - has made • As a last resort, of seats that may be provision for slightly ilies,” Charlie Leocha can sit together.” had extra legroom, but experts say airlines fail matters worse, ac- appeal to the kind- available to fami- older children. of Travelers United Both airlines ac- many of those seats to even offer options cording to Hull, fur- said in a recent letter knowledge there can were just closer to the when buying a ticket ther scaring families to Chao. “The airlines be some rare occa- front of the plane. online or on mobile into paying more for force parents to pay sions when families Fliers were either apps to indicate that a ticket that comes as much as $200 and are still separated. separated from their a passenger is 13 or with a seat assign- more per person to John Wellner, a so- loved ones or forced younger — many sites ment. protect their toddlers, cial-studies teacher, to pay $25 extra or only ask if a passenger Travel experts offer young children and said Delta initially more, per seat, each is much younger than some advice for fam- pre-teens from sitting refused to seat his way — including mid- that. They accuse the ilies: next to a stranger.” 5-year-old and 9-year- dle seats. airlines of pressuring • Book early to en- The airline in- old next to him and In the July 2016 FAA parents to pay an ex- sure the best selec- SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST dustry opposed the his wife on a flight this measure, Congress tra $25 to $75 per seat tion of seats. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY family-seating re- month from Minneap- gave the transpor- assignment to be sure • Don’t buy ba- quirement and oth- olis to Lima, Peru, un- tation secretary one they will be together. sic-economy fares, PLEASE ALL TAKE NOTICE that a Special Board of Commissioners er provisions that less they paid an extra year to review airline Summer Hull, who which don’t come Meeting of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Congress included $200. The situation seating policies and, writes a family-travel with any advance seat Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA) is scheduled to approve the in a 2016 bill govern- was resolved, with “if appropriate,’’ to blog called Mommy assignments, even Fiscal Year 2018- 2019 General Operating and Tax Increment Fund ing operations of the no extra charges, af- require all carriers to Points, said she paid though they may be Budget on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. or thereafter at the City of Miami, City Hall at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida Federal Aviation Ad- ter Wellner contacted create a way that chil- $60 extra for upgrad- cheaper. 33133. ministration. Indus- Delta on . dren under 14 would ed seats on Spirit Air- • Check the try officials called the “I was stunned to be seated next to a lines for her 3-year- seat-availability chart All interested persons are invited to attend. For more information please provisions an attempt learn that a child as family member 14 or old and 8-year-old on and pick seats before contact the SEOPW CRA office at (305) 679-6800. to re-regulate airline young as 5 years old older at no extra cost. a recent trip to Disney clicking on ``pay.’’ prices and services. was not required to Congress left wig- World. • If you must pay #30279 Cornelius Shiver, Executive Director A spokeswoman for “The airlines are su- fees to find adjacent sit with their parents,’’ gle room, however. Southeast Overtown/Park West per-clear — they are seats, ask the airline trade group Airlines Wellner said. “One It said airlines only Community Redevelopment Agency for America says deci- bad traveler next to had to comply “to not guaranteeing you to waive them — you The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018

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STU football will soon touch down The St. Thomas University Bobcats, band expected to kick off season in fall 2019

Miami Times Staff Report football and marching band.” By adding football and marching History was made at St. Thom- band, STU hopes to add upwards as University on Wednesday, Aug. of 20 students for football and 10 29 as the school launched a football students for the marching band that team and marching band for the first would be connected with the pro- time ever. grams in spring 2019. In fall 2019, South Florida’s newest football the number is expected to grow to team, the St. Thomas Bobcats, will 100 football student-athletes and 30 begin practice in spring 2019 and marching band members. The loca- Photos courtesy Scott Gillig of St. Thomas University start a full season beginning in tion for an on-campus football facil- St. Thomas University students, staff, faculty, local officials and former NFL players celebrated the fall 2019. The football team will be ity, training field and game-day field announcement of the university’s first football team and marching band on Wednesday, Aug. 29. the 15th sports program at the school, are to be determined. which competes in the National As- The Bobcats, full-time members the STU Bobcats will be compet- has been with STU for 22 years, community and bring visibility to sociation of Intercollegiate Athletics. of The Sun Conference, will com- itive quickly in the Sun Division, echoed the excitement on campus our campus.” “We are coming off a very success- pete in the Mid-South Conference in adding to the overall strength of about football. At Wednesday’s announcement, ful season in STU Athletics history, football in The Sun Division. schedule across the conference. “Adding football is a tremendous special guests included former Mi- and I feel the addition of football is Eric Ward, commissioner of the Congratulations to President Arm- opportunity for South Florida high ami Dolphins players: Nat Moore, the next natural step for our athletics Mid-South Conference, said he strong and the university on their school students who want to con- Jason Taylor, O.J. McDuffie, Dick program,” said STU President Da- was honored and excited to have unanimous and enthusiastic accep- tinue playing football and stay Anderson, Sam Madison and Lar- vid A. Armstrong. “Football is more St. Thomas University join as the tance by our Council of Presidents. close to home,” said Courtley-Todd. ry Little. Also in attendance were: than a game. Football has taught me eighth football member in the Sun We will do whatever we can to help “Plus, the vibe of football on a col- Mitch Morrall and Eric Poms of the some of the most important lessons Division. them through the start-up phase lege campus is exactly the type of Orange Bowl Committee; Dustin in my life — hard work, discipline, a “Not only will we increase our and ultimately to be successful in school spirit our campus and com- Wilke, commissioner of the Sun positive attitude — which all lead to number to 23 teams in 2019, but bringing college football to Miami munity is looking for. With foot- Conference; Eric Ward, commis- great teamwork and success. Those will also add to the overall qual- Gardens.” ball, we have a unique opportunity sioner of the Mid-South Confer- are all the things that can be taught ity of the schools in the confer- Athletic director and STU alum- to become an even bigger driving ence; and the mayor of Miami Gar- and learned through programs like ence,” said Ward. “We expect that nae, Laura Courtley-Todd ’95, who force in the South Florida sports dens Oliver Gilbert III.

DeRozan stepped out of the about a bad referee call, but shadows, acknowledging his how dare you whine about TheZIEGLER struggles with mental health. any problems in your life. The Spurs’ guard had de- You make millions of dollars, cided “there’s nothing more I and you’re living the good REPORT need to hide behind no more. life. JENNY ZIEGLER, [email protected] I’m not going to worry about Demar was quoted as say- someone calling me weak or ing, “he wishes everyone in DeRozan puts a face on soft. At the end of the day, I the world was rich, so they DeMar DeRozan know what I’m made of.” would realize money isn’t He talked candidly with everything.” mental issues in NBA them about where his bouts The anxiety to perform, of depression had left him. the pressure to be the best Athletes expected to remain strong “My depression forced me and will I still be able to to a place where I was con- work, takes its toll. and keep their heads in the game fined, quiet, isolated.” He’s not a doctor, nor does The stigma attached to he play one on TV, but Los JENNY ZIEGLER lenges. And what’s worse mental health issues is what Angeles Clippers coach Doc [email protected] is that they must face these makes this such a bold move Rivers thinks that which challenges while the rest of – one that should be applaud- makes them great, also From the time they are old the world looks on. final while experiencing flu- and suffering in silence. ed, not mocked. makes them vulnerable to enough to dribble, young A very personal journey like symptoms. Mental health issues and “If you don’t think that mental health. boys are taught they are not that most of us get to take in A dehydrated and physi- the need to get help have re- takes courage, then you don’t He says, “I think most elite supposed to cry. obscurity can be made very cally exhausted Jordan had cently come to the forefront. know the NBA mentality,” players have something. I Be strong. Don’t show public. to be helped off the court by It has been said that the denoted TNT’s, “Inside the don’t know for sure.” They weakness. The Bible says in Luke fellow Bulls’ teammate Scot- first step to recovery is to ad- NBA” analyst and Hall of are so hyper, so overly com- And athletes, though we chapter 12, verse 48: “To tie Pippen. Jordan went on mit you have a problem. Famer, Charles Barkley. petitive, but that’s what gives hail them as heroes, are not whom much is given, from to record 38 points, seven re- And a few athletes have In an “under” statement,” them energy and makes them superheroes. him much is expected.” bounds, five assists and three been courageous enough to NBA commission Adam Sil- go,” Doc told the Worldwide Sure, they have superior Given the extraordinary steals that night. publicly admit their strug- ver said. “It is not an illusion Sports Leader. human strengths and talents talents professional athletes This type of effort is what gles and many others have to say there’s a stigma at- With some of these elite that the average person does possess, they are expected we crave and have come to spoken only on the condition tached to this.” players coming forward, not have, but there is nothing to perform day in and day expect from our beloved ath- of anonymity. Your “heart,” your “mental maybe their actions will in- supernatural about it. out. They are not supposed letes. San Antonio Spurs’ for- toughness,” your “game” are spire fellow sufferers to get They are not faster than to have an off-night. They And when they fail to meet ward DeMar DeRozan has called into question. the help they need. a speeding bullet, nor more are expected to play for pay. these expectations, they are done just that. He has taken Philadelphia 76ers point Celtics’ forward, powerful than a locomotive. The more money they make, scrutinized in the press and that first step. guard, Markelle Fultz, post- Marcus Morris, offered these And they are not able to the greater the expectations. crucified on . He was one of the first to ed on his back in pearls of wisdom: “We need leap tall buildings in a single Six-time NBA champion, They are trolled by anyone open up about his struggles July, that “depression, anxi- to forget about the criticism bound. They are not invinci- Michael Jordan hailed as one and everyone who thinks with depression. ety and panic attacks are not we might hear. We need to ble. of the greatest to ever play they have a unique and/or During a recent interview a sign of weakness. They are search and find out what They are human. the game, delivered one of humous opinion. with ESPN, as they took signs of having tried to re- makes us better. This isn’t And like the rest of us mere his most iconic performanc- Fear of such judgment has an in-depth look at mental main strong for so long.” even about basketball. It’s mortals, they face life chal- es in a pivotal Game-5 NBA led to athletes keeping quiet health issues in the NBA, It’s one thing to whine about my life.” Lifestyles Entertainment IN Culture Food Arts Music

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PEABO BRYSON’S

‘Stand for Love’ released

THE SINGER OPENS UP ABOUT HIS MUSIC AND INFANT SON

STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Contributor

eabo Bryson grew up in South Carolina reading Black-owned newspapers like the Palmetto Leader and the Lighthouse and Informer. And, the legendary crooner who’s new album, “Stand for Love,” dropped on Aug. 3, said he felt comfortable opening up to the Black Press about his award-winning career, latest CD, and his 7-month-old son whom he spent the better part of an hour-long interview coo- ingP over. “[Mainstream] news is hard to trust. I want to be the king of real news, not fake news,” Bryson, 67, said with a hearty laugh. “Growing up in the Black culture meant reading Black newspapers and it also meant that you were a cat in a room full of rocking chairs and if you emerged from that room, you really were something,” he said.

Bryson sat on the front porch of his Academy Awards – he’s also responsi- Buckhead, Georgia home, watching a ble for a memorable 1992 Oscar night family of deer roam by as the southern performance with Angela Lansbury sky above turned dark because of an and Celine Dion as they earned rave re- impending storm. views for their performance of the title Having recently completed his 21st track from the movie, “Beauty and the studio album with the legendary pro- I have such a beautiful family Best,” which won Best Original Song. duction duo of Jimmy Jam and Terry With hits that included duets with Lewis, Bryson said he was as excited as and my little man … I can tell Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack and Regi- ever for his new music and accompa- you it’s like watching a mini na Belle, Bryson has the distinction of nying tour that will have him travel all version of myself. Almost every being the first artist in music history to over the United States and to Japan. have separate records topping four dif- First, however, he wanted to talk single aspect of him reminds ferent charts. about his son. me of me." He believes his new album, “Stand “I have such a beautiful family and “ for Love,” has even more hits, particu- my little man … I can tell you it’s like larly because of the added touch of Jam watching a mini version of myself. Bryson and Lewis. Almost every single aspect of him re- “Excited doesn’t begin to describe minds me of me,” the proud father said. what it’s like working with them. The One of the premiere vocalists in mu- first thing you notice is the absence of sic over the past 40 years, Bryson has ego and self-importance,” Bryson said earned two Grammy Awards and two SEE BRYSON 6C

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THE step at a time,” said Certificate of Carpenter-Smith. Education (AICE) SOCIAL WHIRL From finding Diploma program. VENNDA-REI GIBSON | [email protected] a home for the The AICE diploma As one who had her for- artwork at FMU to is the highest and mative years spent in the awarding Danisha Currie most-prestigious wonderful village of Over- the scholarship, both designation, awarded town, the Bahamian in- FMU Trustees Hord and to students at graduation, fluences were profound. Carpenter-Smith were and affords them career Those of you who know instrumental in bringing this and academic opportunities my family and our roots al- significant project to FMU. to receive the nation’s top ready know that my mater- In our city, we are proud scholarships at prestigious nal family came to America to have FMU, a private Ivy League colleges and in late 1919 or early 1920s. historically Black college universities. My great-grandfather ar- or university. As South The former student of rived with my great-grand- Florida’s only HBCU, it is Temple Christian Primary mother and their eight widely recognized as the School (Nassau, Bahamas) children. Of these eight birthplace of the Black and Sawgrass Springs children, six were born in National Anthem, “Lift Every Elementary (in Coral Puerto Plata, Santo Domin- Voice and Sing.” More than Springs), Hezrona has go, including my grandfa- Photo courtesy of FMU 14 percent of the student received numerous awards ther, and two were born in FMU interim President Jaffus Hardrick, held a special luncheon on Aug. 28. for: population are international including President’s Cap Haitian. When they James Jackson, special aide to Miami Commissioner Ken Russell; Linda Diane students representing Latin (Donald Trump) Education arrived in Miami, all of the Mackey, Bahamas Consul General; Sandra P. Carey, Deputy Consul General; America, the Caribbean, Award for Excellence. The children spoke three lan- members of FMUs Board of Trustees, along with several members of FMU’s staff, Europe, Asia, and Africa, certified Microsoft Office guages: English, Spanish where they presented a $5,000 scholarship to FMU aviation student, Danisha and quite a number of that Specialist and math tutor, 14 percent are Bahamian who has already successfully and patois. No one is left Green. to ask and hear the story natives. completed two Cambridge of why they left the Do- indelibly imprinted in my Memorial University’s his life. The benefit of using, Next is sharing the news college classes, has competed minican Republic for Haiti; memory. For many of you, (FMU) campus. Brown, preserving and recycling about Bahamas student against hundreds nationally however, both countries are your early language was originally from the Bahamas, organic materials was Hezrona A.E. Moxyz- at the 2017 National Speech on one large island, of His- shaped by the language and was the first Black to ever understood and incorporated Currie because she received and Debate Tournament in paniola. We know why they accents you heard. Words purchase property in into his art long before international honor and was Birmingham, Alabama and is left Haiti – better opportu- abound in our language like Coconut Grove after her “green” fully infiltrated the recognized for superior also a member of her school’s nities for their children and “yenna,” “ting,” “bad mouf,” arrival in 1880. She was general consciousness. academic achievement by Environmental Club, Bloom, the oppression of the Ton- “soon come,” “switcha,” working at the Peacock Inn So on Aug. 28, FMU interim the National Society of High Mock Trial, debate team, ton Macoute, which was “leg short,” “rig up” or “jam when she built her house President Jaffus Hardrick, School Scholars ( NSHSS). National English Honors the personal police force up.” Or sayings you heard within walking distance held a special luncheon for: The recognition is awarded Society and National Honors of dictator Francois Du- and didn’t learn their mean- of the hotel. The Brown James Jackson, special aide to students nationally in Society clubs. This is indeed valier (Papa Doc) of Haiti. ing until you were grown residence is typical of the to Miami Commissioner the United States, who rank some very impressive news, And so our family settled up like: “old broom sweep wooden houses built in Key Ken Russell; Linda Diane among the top 10 percent in and Hezrona is indeed a in Overtown on what was clean, but new brown know West and the Bahamas in Mackey, Bahamas Consul their schools and maintain a very gifted student. then called Avenue D, be- where de dirt is;” and “fol- the late 1800s. Born in 1958 General; Sandra P. Carey, minimum 3.5 GPA. Connections are so fore they moved to 1821 NW low fashion;” and so many in Nassau, always interested Deputy Consul General; This very gifted, wonderful. We have Sixth Court, by the time I more. I have so many words in art as a child, Antonius Horace Hord and Elena determined young lady them and perhaps don’t came to Miami. and saying in my lexicon. received his bachelor of fine Carpenter-Smith, both possesses an indomitable recognize how blessed we It was quite a neighbor- I write all of this to say arts in painting from the members of FMUs Board of spirit to excel against all are. On Sunday, Sept. 16, the hood, with many diverse that the islands of the Ba- Philadelphia College of Art Trustees, along with several odds and she does it daily. Episcopal Church Women characters and so many di- hamas are a part of our (now the University of the members of FMU's staff, and Despite health challenges, of the Transfiguration, alects reflecting different “neighborhood” always. We Arts, Philadelphia, Penn.). one very happy FMU aviation Hezrona has consistently will host its 44th Annual islands of the Bahamas. are pleased when we hear His art has a strong signature student, Danisha Green, demonstrated a strong Women’s Day featuring “The Popular sayings gave famil- news from our “cross the with a special understanding who received a $5,000 desire to succeed and make International Countries” iar places identities, such water” friends and family. of and flair for defining large scholarship. “I’m grateful a positive difference in her at 4 p.m. And, as you may as “that’s a Nassau church,” “I am happy to share these spaces. He is passionate to be at this university and community. know, most churches with or “that’s where Nassaus tidbits with you. about preserving and to be the recipient of this Hezrona is a 13 year Bahamian roots tend to have shop.” Our street was only First, on March 20, documenting Bahamian/ scholarship,” said Danisha. old, 10th grader who hails likewise refreshments. but one in this close-knit Bahamian artist and sculptor, African heritage and has “It’s a great source of from The Bahamas and Our traditions are a very village of Overtown, with renown, Antonius Roberts, an impeccable record as a joy that this statue came attends Fort Lauderdale rich and important part of its Bahamian flavor, Ba- unveiled a work of art in the conservationist. This is the from Mariah Brown. High school. Hezrona, who our history, as we Live, Love, hamian sayings and all likeness of Mariah Brown, principle, which guides his Imagine, back in that day has a current weighted 5.2 Pray, Laugh, Dance and Sing things Bahamian that are in a courtyard on Florida philosophy, his work and being a Black woman and GPA, is a pre-law, Cambridge in the Whirl. Blessings Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM

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The first time I set foot in Japan was on an unwanted 20-hour lay- over at Narita airport, near Tokyo. I was returning from Hong Kong to my office in midtown Manhattan, and the last thing I wanted was an overnight stay in an airport town. But — to pass the time while I wait- ed — I took a free shuttle bus into the town of Narita and soon found myself in a deserted pilgrims’ area of wooden houses under bright blue skies, with the first pinch of autumn in the air. Following a riddle of tiny streets, I came to a thousand-plus- year-old temple, swathed in incense, with a parklike garden at one side. By the time I boarded my plane after For centuries, Japan has chosen my single night in the country, I’d felt to define itself as different from such a haunting sense of ­familiarity everywhere else. But for one — I knew this place, somehow, better than I knew my hometown — that I’d who lives there, this makes started to plan my exit from my glam- it a constant fascination, and orous-seeming job. there’s a comfort to knowing Less than a year later, I found myself in Kyoto for three days, on my way to that the deep and the ancient India. I stepped out of the bullet train are“ always at my door, whether and began walking along narrow, lan- in the roasted soybeans my wife terned lanes in the summer heat. I and I throw out every February 3, could hear feet shuffling across tata- mi mats, catch the outline of figures joining our neighbors in shouting behind paper screens. Drawing clos-

“Devils, stay out! Happiness, stay er to the geisha quarter, I saw teams Photo courtesy of Kaori Nishida via Airbnbmag in!” to welcome in the spring, or of young women, in white socks and Mitsurugisha, the site of a former shrine on the holy mountain of Inari seasonal kimono, flowing up a wide in the pot of purifying salt that white-gravel pathway to what turned we keep outside our front out to be a “city of tomorrow,” as cem- door to protect us. eteries are called in Japan. Up above, 20,000 candles were flickering, one next to every gravestone, overlooking the streaking cars and dizzying lights of the city’s main drag. I’d entered a planet I’d never even dreamed of be- Experience fore. I didn’t realize then that I’d arrived during the three-day mid-August fes- tival when everyone returns to her ancestral home, because her departed parents and grandparents are said to SEE JAPAN 6C a timeless APAN The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018

the ePlan may effect them, the Class of 1973: 4 p.m. every n Booker T. Washington University: 6:30 p.m. every benefits of ePlan, protect dox third Sunday; location TBA; Class of 1959: 11 a.m. Aug. second Thursday; Omega and more. For more informa- Info: Call 786-877-1176 or 7 at Jackson Restaurant on Center, 15600 NW 42nd Ave. tion, please email Kemarr L. email [email protected] 10th St and 3 rd Ave in Over- Tennessee State Alumni As- Brown, program manager, at town. For more information, sociation/ Miami-Dade Chap- enterpriseprojects@miamigov. n George Washington call 305-989-0994. ter 9 a.m. every third Satur- com. Carver High School Class of day; African Heritage Cultural 1966: Noon every second Sat- ASSOCIATION/CHAPTER Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd LIFESTYLE n Black Professionals Net- urday; 1234 NW 79th St.; Info: MEETINGS: Ave.; Info: Call 305-336-4287 work: Will host a Black Profes- Call 305-300-7630 n The Citizen Advisory sionals Summit conference on Committee: 7 p.m. every n The Morris Brown Col- HAPPENINGS Sept. 27-29. The summit will n Miami Northwestern second Thursday to discuss lege Miami-Dade/Broward COMPILED BY THE MIAMI TIMES STAFF offer members cross-industry Class of 1962: 3 p.m. every general community issues; Alumni Association: 9:30 [email protected] networking, professional head- second Saturday, African Heri- Northside Police Station; 799 a.m. every third Saturday; shots, a business fair and more. tage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 81st St.; Info: Call 786- North Shore Medical Center, EVENTS n The Knight Founda- For more information about the NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 305- 512-3641 100 NW 95th St., Room C; n Cardenas Marketing tion: Thoughts Over Coffee summit, please visit Black Pro- 681-3330 Info: Call 786-356-4412 Network (CMN) Sports: An at 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 937 fessionals Network website at n Women on the Move international soccer friendly NW Third Ave. to dissect the www.mybpnetwork.org. n Booker T. 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Please register at bit.ly/2wcm- All talented artists, art students, n Miami Northwestern n The Miami Central High CLASSES: n Arts Launch: A free an- tRj. up-and-coming artists and art Class of 1961: Noon every Alumni Association: 7 p.m. n Women in Transition of nual celebration will kick off aficionados are invited. The second Tuesday; YET Center, every second and fourth South Florida: Class: Free Miami’s art season. This event n National Baptist Con- event is free. For more infor- 7090 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call Wednesday; Miami Central computer lessons for women; offers 12 hours of interactive vention Health Bus Tour: mation, please visit the MAEC 305-696-1154 Senior High School library, time, date and location TBA; workshops, mini performanc- 1 – 6 p.m. on Sept. 16; 1899 website at www.miamigov.com/ 1781 NW 95th St.; Info: Call Info: Call 786-477-8548 es, on-stage dance classes, NW 64th St. For more informa- arts/ or email Miriam Flores, Mi- n Miami Jackson Class of 305-370-4825 staged readings, kids activi- tion, please contact Ms. Bryant [email protected]. 1971: 2:30 p.m. every first Sat- n Inner City Chil- ties, an event closing concert, at 305-301-6010 or email at urday; YET Center, 7090 NW n The George Washing- dren’sTouring Dance: Class: live music from local bands [email protected]. SCHOOL MEETINGS: 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 786-285- ton Carver Alumni Associ- Free introductory classical and more. More than 100 of n Miami Northwestern 2533 ation: 12:30 p.m. every third ballet workshops for girls ages South Florida’s arts and cultur- n Electronic Plan Review: Class of 1968: 2 p.m. every Wednesday; Community 6-8 and 9-12; Time and date al organizations will be present The city of Miami represen- fourth Saturday; African Heri- n Miami Northwestern Center in Coconut Grove, 220 TBA; 1350 N.W. 50th Street; to showcase their offerings tatives will host a ePlan com- tage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 Class of 1959: 10:30 a.m. Florida Ave. (near US1); Info: Info: Call 305-758-1577 or for the upcoming season. The munity workshop at 10 - 11:30 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call 305- every third Saturday; African Call 954-248-6946 visit www.childrendance.net. event is at 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. a.m. on Sept. 22 at 7025 W. 218-6171 Heritage Cultural Arts Center, on Sept. 8 at the Adrienne Ar- Flagler St. The workshop will 6161 NW 22nd Ave.; Info: Call n The Miami-Dade Chap- The deadline for the Lifestyle sht Center. inform the community on how n Miami Northwestern 786-897-2646 ter of Bethune-Cookman Calendar is Fridays at 2 p.m. Miss Lou-inspired writing clinic set for Saturday Miami Times Staff Report the “only poet who has really nett-Coverley wrote her first drama at the University of as “Miss Lou’s Views,” from hit the truth about her society dialect poem when she was 14 the West Indies. Bennett-Cov- 1966 to 1982. She also hosted To celebrate Louise Ben- through its own language,” years old. erley was best known for her (1970–82) a weekly children’s nett-Coverley’s contribution and as an important contrib- In 1942, she published “Di- book, “Jamaica Labrish,” a col- television show, “Ring Ding.” to Caribbean literature, a utor to her country of “valid alect Verses,” her first poet- lection of folklore and poetry She died July 26, 2006. writers’ clinic will be held on social documents reflecting ry collection. After graduat- in 1966. Among the many al- To celebrate Bennett-Cov- Saturday, Sept. 8. the way Jamaicans think and ing from the Royal Academy bums she recorded were “Ja- erley’s iconic contribution to Bennett-Coverley, affec- feel and live.” Through her of Dramatic Art in London, maican Folk Songs” (1954) Caribbean literature, the Lou- tionately known as Miss Lou, poems in Jamaican patois, she she hosted the BBC radio and “Children’s Jamaican ise Bennett-Coverley-Her- is a Jamaican cultural icon. raised the dialect of the Ja- shows “Caribbean Carnival” Songs and Games” (1957). itage Council (LBHC) in She was described as Jamai- maican folk to an art level. and “West Indian Night.” She She delivered highly popular association with the South ca’s leading comedienne, as Born Sept. 7, 1919, Ben- Louise Bennett-Coverley later taught folklore and radio monologues, known SEE CLINIC 6C The Miami Times 6 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018

valid to be in a conversation. I and a bunch of other things, body else’s perception of you, contact with the way I want to couldn’t think of anyone else.” but I tend to look at it as being but you. Everybody else’s be treated and look, I buy my BRYSON Even prior to its release, the young and pragmatic as op- perception is valid except own toilet paper.” CONTINUED FROM 1C new album has caught on. posed to young and restless,” for yours if you adapt that. In For Bryson, the new album The lead single, “Love Like Bryson said. terms of success, everything is just one more thing he’s of the producers who have [Celebrities] become Yours and Mine,” has rocketed The singer, who’s career has that you have can be taken a grateful for. worked with Prince, Michael invulnerable and that’s to No. 3 on Billboard’s Adult yielded such hits as “Feel the way from you in the next five “At this stage of my life, I R&B list and the second single, Fire,” “Tonight I Celebrate My seconds.” appreciate things more com- Jackson and many others. what they think suc- Together, Jam and Lewis “All She Wants to Do is Me,” has Love” and “Can You Stop the Bryson continued: pletely and it’s not just regular made Janet Jackson an interna- cess is but the hardest already been featured on the Rain,” also has kept the proper “[Celebrities] become in- gratitude,” he said. tional icon. thing to navigate for Showtime hit series, “The Chi.” perspective on celebrity and vulnerable and that’s what “I’m starting to appreciate “My challenge to them was, a human being is not Part of Bryson’s success can real life. they think success is but the the concept of second-hand ‘Can you make me current adversity,“ it’s success be credited to his being able to “There are two things you hardest thing to navigate for a grace and I’m not sitting without destroying what has itself.” say no in a world where every- have to understand about ce- human being is not adversity, around waiting for that big taken me a lifetime to accom- body is accustomed to hearing lebrity and success,” Bryson it’s success itself. Every sin- grace. To have this kind of plish?’” Bryson said. the opposite, he said. said. gle virtue you’ve ever had or success and a 7-month-old to “I asked them if they could “I was saying no to drugs “One is, fame is not real. everything you’ve ever hoped carry my name and to mar- put me in today’s conversa- long ago. Some might have You have to accept that. Fame to achieve. Look, I treat every ry my best friend … yes, I’m tion about music, to make me called me a ‘goody-two-shoes’ really for an artist is every- human being that I come in grateful,” he said.

In those days, it was the ancient are always at my door, Sometimes, on dazzling spare architecture of Japan, whether in the roasted soy- early-­autumn days at the be- JAPAN the spotlessness of the streets, beans my wife and I throw out ginning of November, I’ll take CONTINUED FROM 4C the cheerful cries of “Wel- every February 3, joining our a train to a cable-car and as- come!” from every worker neighbors in shouting “Dev- cend to the top of Koyasan, a do so, too. The candles were as I stepped into a KFC that ils, stay out! Happiness, stay mountain that has at its sum- there to guide the spirits back pierced me. The hush in even in!” to welcome in the spring, mit nothing but 117 temples to houses they’d once inhabit- the most crowded railway or in the pot of purifying salt and more than 200,000 graves. ed. People were carving hors- carriages, the care a young that we keep outside our front Like every visitor, I sleep on es out of cucumbers, to help woman took in wrapping my door to protect us. the tatami floor, watch a fire their ancestors return faster, 80-cent éclair in a bag and Down the road, in Kyoto, ceremony at dawn, enjoy a and oxen out of eggplant, so then a box, with a bow, and ice locals conduct religious cer- sumptuous monk’s vegetar- they’d go back to their home attached so it wouldn’t melt emonies to thank used sew- ian breakfast, and then walk in the heavens more slowly. before I got home. I’d never ing needles for their selfless through a grove of 800-year- On the last day of the Obon seen a place where gardens service, and if you step into old cedars to where food is festival, I watched five great had few flowers, but restau- McDonald’s in mid-Septem- ceremonially carried, twice a bonfires lit along the north- rants had many, and where Photo courtesy of Kaori Nishida via Airbnbmag ber, you’ll find Moon-Viewing day, to the monk who found- ern and eastern hills of the shrines had no visible gods, Selfies at the Yasaka Koshindo temple in Kyoto Burgers (with a round fried ed the temple complex, Kobo eighth-century capital, one but Buddhist priests had high- panied every order of tea, for For centuries, Japan has cho- egg atop the patties of beef) to ­Daishi, who “passed into deep- representing a boat to carry ly visible wives (temples are a used tea bags. sen to define itself as different honor the ancestral festival of est meditation” in the year 835. the ghosts back, one a gateway family business in Japan, more For those coming to Japan from everywhere else. But the harvest full moon. When Such millennia-old tradi- to a shrine. By now, I’ve lived akin to country vicarages than on business, or with an agen- for one who lives there, this a train is taken out of service, tions still lie at the heart of around Kyoto for 31 years and to monasteries). Here were da, the distance it maintains makes it a constant fascina- citizens pour into the station Japan, inches below its famous cannot imagine returning to the only Starbucks outlets I’d from the rest of Planet Earth tion, and there’s a comfort to to wave to the departing vehi- shopping arcades, robots and the world I knew. found where a bowl accom- can be an aggravation, I know. knowing that the deep and the cle and present it with flowers. beloved vending machines.

in the afternoon. The session bean journals. Described as two novels, two collections Miami Dade College and Ja- “The Gift Everlasting” and will cover: character and plot “one of the Caribbean’s most of short stories and three maica School of Drama. Mal- “Just Another Friday.” Her CLINIC development, stagecraft and original and innovative po- children’s books. His work is achi is a founding member of poetry collection, “Screeeem CONTINUED FROM 5C delivery, playing with rhyme ets,” her poetry collection “All represented in nearly every Poets in Unity. He has record- and Riot,” was published in and rhythm and other topics. Things Bright…and Quadrille anthology of Caribbean liter- ed seven CD collections of 2018. Regional/Broward College Four Caribbean writers who for Tigers” was published by ature including the “Oxford his poetry and has read and The writers’ clinic will be 10 Library and the Friends of the live in Florida who were in- Peepal Tree Press, UK. Her Book of Caribbean Short Sto- performed his poetry interna- a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, Sep. 8 at South Regional Broward Col- fluenced by the works of the short story collection “Mint ries” and the “Oxford Book of tionally. the South Regional BC Library, lege Library will host a one- late Bennett-Coverley will Tea and other Stories,” and Caribbean Verse.” Judith Falloon-Reid will 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke day writers’ clinic dubbed conduct the writers’ clinic. children’s fiction “Bird Gang,” Malachi Smith, a Jamaican host the independent pub- Pines. It is free to the public. “Write it Now.” Christine Craig will host were published by Heine- dub poet and author, is the lishing session. A Jamaican Applicants are required to The clinic features three the poetry clinic. A native of mann Caribbean. presenter of the performance author, screenwriter, poet and submit a sample of their writ- workshops on fiction, poet- Jamaica, she is a graduate of Geoffrey Philp, a retired poetry clinic. He is a fellow award-winning filmmaker, she ing. For applications email ry and performance poetry, the University of the West Miami-Dade College profes- of the University of Miami’s also has several published Malachi at [email protected] which will be held simulta- Indies. Her short stories and sor and award-winning author Mitchner Caribbean Writer’s works to her credit and is the or log on to http://geoffreyph- neously. There will be an in- poems have been published in from Jamaica, will host the Institute, an alumnus of Flor- writer and director of two ilp.blogspot.com/. Lunch and dependent publishing session British, American and Carib- fiction clinic. He has written ida International University, award-wining Jamaican films, handouts will be provided. Faith Family Education Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM You & Yours SECTION D Baptists gather for national summit Second time group meets in Minnesota JEAN HOPFENSPERGER serving about 10,000 members, and Star Tribune a relatively small Black population in general, Minnesota has among The Reverend Billy Russell had the fewest adherents to the faith. been pitching the merits of Minneap- “Our main thrust while in the city olis to fellow National Baptist Con- is to help equip our churches to be- vention members across the nation come much more effective in light for two years, and last week about of today’s culture, to extend the life 15,000 faithful took him up on his of- of Christ, and to express His love,” fer to visit the Twin Cities for the de- SEE CHURCH 8D nomination's annual gathering. It was an unconventional location for the group. The National Baptist Convention USA is the nation’s larg- est, predominantly Black-American religious denomination. The vast ma- jority of its 7.5 million members are Like most religious from the South, where the historic groups, the National denomination was started more than a century ago. Baptist Convention Last week was the second time grapples with maintaining Photo courtesy of Jerry Holte for Star Tribune that the National Baptist Convention, members“ and growing The congregation at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church surrounded the Reverend Billy started in 1880, held its annual conven- the denomination. Russell and his wife, Theresa, as they prayed for strong attendance at last week’s National Baptist tion in Minnesota. With 30 churches Convention, which Russell helped bring to Minneapolis.

Reverend Jasper Williams Jr., delivers the eulogy during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, Friday, Aug. 31, in Detroit. AP Photo/Paul Sancya

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Photo courtesy of Catwalk for Charity Children walk home from a PRODEV school in Haiti. A catwalk for charity Local nonprofit uses fashion to raise money for children in Haiti’s education

Miami Times Staff Report ages of 4 and 14 years old at PRODEV schools, as well as Haiti is home to 11 million the Breakfast with Santa’s Joy people, with children making of Giving program for more up 54 percent of the popula- than 5,000 children. tion. However, 64 percent of Professor Max Penette cre- those boys and 57 percent of ated PRODEV in 1995 with his those girls cannot read nor son-in-law, Daniel Kedar, and Pastor says Black write. daughter, Maryse Penette-Ke- A Miami nonprofit organizer dar, to empower the youth of has made it her mission to help Haiti through education. find solutions to fix the literacy PRODEV was founded on issue on the island. the idea that “edikayson se lives don’t matter Catwalk for Charity is Judith sel soliyson,” “education is Joseph’s philanthropic fashion the only solution.” PRODEV’s Reverend Jasper Williams Jr. gives old-school event that helps break the bar- work has expanded over riers that prevent children in time to address the evolv- sermon at Aretha Franklin’s funeral, causes stir Haiti from obtaining a quality ing needs of provided educa- education. tion to about 30,000 children. The Associated Press the perpetuation of false science Proceeds from the fundraiser From 2006 to 2010, PRODEV on race. He also blamed integration help support the organization’s operated an elementary school A fiery, old-school eulogist at the and the civil rights movement for annual initiatives, including within a detention center for funeral of Aretha Franklin fell flat ripping the heart out of Black mi- “It amazes me how it a back-to-school supply drive minors. After the 2010 earth- for many in the crowd and prompt- cro-economies that once relied on benefitting more than 2,100 quake, PRODEV opened 14 is when the police kills Haitian children between the ed a social media uproar when he Black-owned small businesses such SEE HAITI 8D declared “Black America has lost its as grocery stores, hotels and banks. one of us we’re ready soul,” Black women are incapable As he wended his way through to protest, march, de- of raising sons alone and the Black the need for more Black Americans Lives Matter movement is unfound- to return to church and more men stroy“ innocent property,” ed in the face of Black-on-Black to return to their families, the heat crime. turned up online, with younger peo- Williams began. We’re And that was just 26 minutes into ple declaring rhetoric such as that ready to loot, steal the nearly 50 minutes of words pro- of Williams is why they left their vided by the Reverend Jasper Wil- churches to begin with. whatever we want, but liams Jr. of Salem Baptist Church At one point, Williams asked: when we kill 100 of us, in Atlanta as Franklin’s marathon “Where is your soul, Black man? funeral wound down Friday. As I look in your house, there are nobody says anything, Williams, who also eulogized no fathers in the home no more.” nobody does anything." Franklin’s father, minister and civil As for Black women, he preached Photo courtesy of Catwalk For Charity rights activist C.L. Franklin, 34 years that “as proud, beautiful and fine Catwalk For Charity founder Judith Joseph and design- ago, was excoriated on Twitter and as our Black women are, one thing er Rene Ruiz during a reception at Saks Fifth Avenue in elsewhere for misogyny, bigotry and SEE LIVES 8D Bal Harbour Shops on Thursday, Aug. 23 in anticipation of the charity’s annual fashion fundraiser. The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 CHURCH Listings

CATHOLIC 305-418-0012 Holy Redeemer True Faith Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Alexander Ekechukwu, CSSp Pastor John M. Fair 1301 NW 71 Street • 305-691-1701 1890 NW 47th Terrace • 786-262-6841

BAPTIST The Kingdom Agenda Worship Center New Philadelphia Baptist Church Prophetess Felicia Hamilton-Parramore Pastor Rickie K. Robinson Sr. 630 Sharar Avenue • 954-707-3274 1113 NW 79th Street • 305-505-0400 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Greater Harvest Baptist Church Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Vaughn Franklin (pictured) said the speech was distasteful but Williams, a fiery, Rev. Kenneth McGee Rev. Michael H. Clark, Jr., Senior Pastor 2310 NW 58th Street • 786-717-5818 1778 NW 69th Street • 305-696-4201 old-school pastor who is under fire for saying Black America is losing its soul stands firm by his words. MISSIONARY BAPTIST New Resurrection Community Church New Christ Tabernacle Church Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Tate “It amazes me how it is matter,” Williams said. Rev. Harold Harsh 2167 NW 64th Street • 305-342-7426 when the police kills one of us “Black lives will not mat- 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 LIVES we’re ready to protest, march, ter, Black lives ought not PENTECOSTAL CONTINUED FROM 7D destroy innocent property,” matter, Black lives should Walking in Christ M.B. Church New Faith Deliverance Center COGIC Williams began. “We’re ready not matter, Black lives must Rev. Larry Robbins, Sr. Pastor Dr. Willie Gaines a Black woman cannot do, a to loot, steal whatever we not matter until Black peo- 3530 NW 214th Street • 305-430-0443 3257 NW 7th Avenue Circle • 305-335-4389 Black woman cannot raise a want, but when we kill 100 ple start respecting Black black boy to be a man.” of us, nobody says anything, lives and stop killing our- New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist New Life Christian Center Williams described as nobody does anything. Black- selves.” Church Rev. Bruce Payne “abortion after birth” the idea on-Black crime, we’re all do- Social media critics called Elder William Walker 5726 Washington Street • 786-536-9039 of children being raised with- ing time, we’re locked up in his eulogy “a disaster” and 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 out a “provider” father and a our mind, there’s got to be a questioned why he was MORAVIAN CHURCH mother as the “nurturer.” better way, we must stop this chosen as the one to honor New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church New Hope Moravian Church Rev. Harold Marsh Pastor Gregorio Moody He negated the Black Lives today.” Franklin. 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 Matter movement altogeth- Tweeter Darrian Broom er in light of Black-on-Black kept it simple: “#JasperWil- DO BLACK LIVES Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church CHURCH OF CHRIST crime, falling back on a rhym- liams, the data doesn’t sup- MATTER? Elder Johnnie Robinson Church of Christ at Coconut Grove ing pattern of yore: “No, Black lives do not port your ignorance.” 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316 Minister William D. Maddox 3345 Douglas Road • 305-448-0504 New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Revival Tabernacle Assembly of God 7103 NW 22 Avenue • 954-433-2028 Pastor Leonard Shaw 2085 NW 97th Street • 305-693-1356 Second Canaan Missionary Baptist Church NON DENOMINATION Rev. Jeffrey L. Mack, Pastor Lively Stone Church of Miami 4343 NW 17 Avenue 305-638-1789 Pastor David Doriscar 8025 NW Miami Court 754-400-0899 Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Van Gaskins, Jr., Pastor/Teacher Call 305.694.6210 to place 7510 NW 15th Avenue • your Church Listing

sis on volunteering, running for political office, supporting CHURCH Black colleges,” he said. CONTINUED FROM 7D BAPTIST CHALLENGES said the Rev. Jerry Young, pres- Like most religious groups, ident of the National Baptist the National Baptist Conven- Convention. Nobody knows what tion grapples with maintaining another pastor goes members and growing the de- MUSIC AND MINISTRY through except nomination. The annual event is a mix another pastor. What’s Russell, for example, said he of education, entertainment, happening in one regularly consults with a small preaching, planning and com- community is a lot like group of young advisers about munity service. Held at the keeping his church — Greater what’s happening in Minneapolis Convention Cen- “ Friendship Missionary Bap- ter, all events were open to the another. We can talk tist Church — relevant. One public. However, special activi- about different of their first pieces of advice: ties required fees. strategies.” shorten the service. So his nor- The convention was Monday mal two-hour service is down through Friday. Reverend Billy Russell to 1½ hours. Highlights included a Sound “I learned we need to be Photo courtesy of Catwalk for Charity of Gospel concert at the con- more time-conscious,” Russell WPLG Local 10 news anchor Calvin Hughes with school children in Haiti. vention center Monday and a said. fundraising banquet for college Music has changed, too, to attending school but also out the year to benefit the scholarships Tuesday featuring a mix of traditional gospel thriving and learning in a children in Haiti and the Young and Derrick Johnson, hymns and more contempo- HAITI conducive environment, ac- PRODEV schools. president of the NAACP. rary music. Russell said he also CONTINUED FROM 7D cording to Joseph. The fifth annual Catwalk Local service activities start- now has just one service in- “Resilience of Haitian chil- for Charity Fashion Show ed with a free meal for 500 stead of two. elementary schools and eight dren is evident in their desire and Fundraiser will feature people Friday with food trucks “All the churches are trying kindergartens in tent camps to attend school every day,” fashion from Saks Fifth Ave- around New Salem Missionary new things, keeping things in Peguy Ville and Cite she said. We believe that nue. The show will be host- Baptist Church in Minneapolis, moving,” he said. Soleil. quality education is a funda- ed by Haitian-American ac- said Reverend Jerry McAfee of Also on the agenda will be Sharing ideas with other PRODEV then opened its mental right of every child.” tress Garcelle Beauvais and New Salem. On Labor Day, a social issues facing the nation, like-minded church leaders is first independent school, Catwalk for Charity was WPLG Local 10 news anchor “fashion share” women’s cloth- including immigration, afford- one of the great benefits of the Ecole Nouvelle Zoranje, in founded in 2006 Joseph, who Calvin Hughes. ing drive was held at Greater able housing, youth issues, event, said area pastors. October 2010. is a Haitian native. Passion- The event takes place noon, Friendship Missionary Baptist crime and justice. This is im- “Nobody knows what anoth- The schools are located in ate about the cause. Joseph Sunday, Sep. 9 at Fontaine- Church in Minneapolis. portant work for the denomi- er pastor goes through except the slums of Haiti’s capital organized a group of profes- bleau Miami Beach Hotel. The main order of business is nation, said the Reverend Ian another pastor,” said McA- with the highest level of gun sional women to plan and Tickets start at $250. For for the various Baptist depart- Bethel of New Beginnings Bap- fee. “What’s happening in one violence and poverty. organize an annual fashion more info, vist http://catwalk- ments, such as women’s, youth tist Tabernacle Church of Min- community is a lot like what’s Their focus is to ensure show fundraiser as well as forcharity.org/purchase-tick- and lay people, to plan for the neapolis. happening in another. We can that all children are not only other activities through- ets/. following year. “There’s a strong empha- talk about different strategies.”

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WHERE THEY STAND: HEALTH CARE Valsartan HEART DRUG TAINTED, RECALLED

JEN CHRISTENSEN CNN

he U.S. Food and Drug Administration said last Thursday that it is conducting an extensive investigation into an entire class of drugs over potential cancer risk. The investigation started in July when lab tests determined that some medications containing valsartan, a component in a set of drugs that helps control high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart failure, Twere contaminated with a chemical called NDMA. Five manufacturers and other companies that repackage those drugs now have recalled them. On Aug. 30, the FDA said that more products may need to be recalled depending on the results of its tests.

The agency has regularly updated valsartan [active pharmaceutical its list of drugs that have been re- ingredients] made by different called. Because not all versions of processes with the various process drugs containing valsartan are on steps used by different manufactur- that list, the agency has published a ers or at different times." second list with drugs that are not Once the FDA determines how affected. We are still not 100 percent the medications came to be tainted, N-nitrosodimethylamine, or it will make sure that drugs are test- NDMA, is considered a possible car- sure that this is the root ed for this impurity in the future. cinogen by the U.S. Environmental cause of the problem," The FDA is particularly con- Protection Agency. the statement said. "Full cerned about this issue because, Valsartan recall: It's an organic chemical used to unlike most impurities in drugs, make liquid rocket fuel and a by- understanding will require "genotoxic impurities" – the chemi- product from manufacturing some correlation“ of multiple cal class that NDMA is in – have the 4 things patients pesticides and processing fish. potential to "cause harm at very low NDMA can also be unintentional- test results from valsartan levels." ly introduced into manufacturing [active pharmaceutical To get a sense of what taking one through certain chemical reactions. of these tainted drugs could mean, need to know ingredients] made by A statement from FDA Commis- FDA scientists estimated that if sioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb and Dr. Jan- different processes with the 8,000 people took the highest dose Ask your doctor about alternate drugs et Woodcock of the Center for Drug various process steps used of valsartan (320 milligrams) from Evaluation and Research the agency the recalled batches every day for is testing more than just drugs con- by different manufacturers four years, there may be one addi- JACQUELINE HOWARD ticals Inc. (Prinston/Solco), taining valsartan: It is looking at "all or at different times." tional case of cancer. CNN Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. the products in the ARB class to de- The FDA said it has worked close- (Hetero/Camber), Prinston termine if they contain NDMA." ly with international regulators to Several common drugs that Pharmaceutical Inc. (labeled ARBs, angiotensin II receptor set standards to lower the risk of the contain valsartan, used to treat as Solco Healthcare LLC), Pro- blockers, are drugs that block an- introduction of these impurities into high blood pressure and heart ficient Rx LP, Remedy Repack, giotensin, a potent chemical in your the drug-manufacturing process. failure, have been recalled in Remedy Repack (Prinston/ blood that causes muscles surround- If you take valsartan and are wor- the United States due to an Solco), Remedy Repack Inc. ing blood vessels to contract, from ried about it, the Center for Drug "impurity" in the drug that (Hetero/Camber), Reme- binding with angiotensin II recep- Evaluation and Research offers a poses a potential cancer risk. dyRepack Inc. (Torrent), Teva tors. When the chemical binds, it toll-free number – (855) 543-3784 – That impurity, N-nitrosodi- Pharmaceuticals (labeled as narrows the vessels, and that can that is staffed by pharmacists and methylamine or NDMA, is Major Pharmaceuticals), Teva cause high blood pressure. nurses. Email inquiries can be sent classified as a probable human Pharmaceuticals USA (labeled Other drugs in this class include to [email protected]. carcinogen, based on results as Actavis) and Torrent Phar- losartan, telmisartan, olmesartan, It's also important to talk with from lab tests. maceuticals Limited. irbesartan, eprosartan, candesartan your doctor or pharmacist before The medicines included Valsartan is off patent and is and azilsartan. None of the drugs changing any routine with your in the voluntary recall are used as a component of other are recalled, but the process used medicine. They might be able to valsartan from Major Phar- generic medicines, but not to make them can be similar to how switch you to a version made by a maceuticals, Solco Healthcare all medicines containing the valsartan is made, and the FDA company that's not on the recall list. and Teva Pharmaceuticals ingredient are involved in the wants to make sure that the manu- The FDA also suggests taking the Industries, as well as valsar- recall. facturing process itself isn't intro- drug you have until your doctor or tan/hydrochlorothiazide from The FDA action came after ducing NDMA. pharmacist provides a replacement. Solco and Teva. 22 other countries issued To determine whether the other "The key with this is, patients The medicines that have recalls involving 2,300 valsar- drugs have problems, scientists at should not stop taking their medi- been recalled are tablets sold tan batches sent to Germany, the FDA's lab in St. Louis had to de- cation abruptly, that definitely can by AvKare (Teva/Actavis) and Norway, Finland, Sweden, velop a test to detect NDMA and to be harmful," Dr. Mary Ann Bauman, (Hetero/Camber), A-S Medica- Hungary, the Netherlands, determine how much of it was in the a representative for the American tion Solutions LLC (Teva/Acta- Austria, Ireland, Bulgaria, drugs. The FDA said NDMA's com- Heart Association, said in July after vis & Prinston/Solco), Bryant Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, ponents make it difficult to detect. came tainted with NDMA. the first recall was announced. "You Ranch Prepack Inc. (Teva/ France, Poland, Croatia, Lith- Based on the test results, the FDA "We are still not 100 percent sure don't want to jump to any conclu- Actavis), Hetero Labs (labeled uania, Greece, Canada, Bosnia suspects that the maker of the re- that this is the root cause of the sions on your own about this med- as Camber Pharmaceuticals and Herzegovina, Bahrain and called valsartan, the Chinese com- problem," the statement said. "Full ication, or any medication for that Inc.), H J Harkins Co., North- Malta. pany ZHP, changed the way it made understanding will require correla- matter. Definitely talk with your wind Pharmaceuticals (Teva/ Now, the U.S. recall has left the drug, and that may be how it be- tion of multiple test results from doctor first." Actavis), NuCare Pharmaceu- SEE RECALL 11D College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM THE RIGHT RACE FOR HARVARD THE UNIVERSITY DENIES BIAS CLAIM, SAID IT WOULD DEFEND THE RIGHT TO SCREEN ADMISSIONS MARIA DANILOVA and a factor in admissions. infected with racial bias.” ERIC TUCKER The Justice Department weighed in on The Supreme Court permits colleges and The Associated Press a lawsuit filed in 2014 by Students For universities to consider race in admissions Fair Admission, which argues that one of decisions, but says that must be done in a In its latest push to end the use of race the world’s most prestigious universities narrowly tailored way to promote diversity in college admissions, the Trump admin- discriminates against academically strong and should be limited in time. Schools also istration on Thursday accused Harvard Asian-American applicants in favor of oth- bear the burden of showing why their con- University of “engaging in outright racial ers who may be less qualified. sideration of race is appropriate. balancing” and sided with Asian-American The agency said in a “statement of inter- In Harvard’s case, Justice Department of- students who allege the Ivy League school est” that Harvard has failed to demonstrate ficials said, the university hasn’t explained discriminated against them. that it does not discriminate on the basis of how it uses race in admissions and has not Harvard denied the bias claim and said it race and that its use of personal qualities adopted meaningful criteria to limit the use would defend the right to consider race as in determining worthy applicants “may be SEE RACE 11D

Photo courtesy of Steve Gallon III Veteran educator honored

For more than 38 years, Freddie Woodson served in various roles in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Woodson has been a teacher, as- sistant principal, principal, school site administrator, district director, region superintendent, associate superintendent and deputy super- intendent. At the Aug. 15 school board meeting, Steve Gallon III, board member for District 1, honored Freddie Woodson for his storied career and service to M-DCPS and the community. Gallon said Woodson remained focused and committed to the edu- cational goals of the district and to the needs of the students in each of his roles.

dence in their judgment, Getting better acquaint- tions to get your message the more likely they’ll ed. Invite their new friend across. For example, “Say ‘If do the right thing in the over and engage them in you were the mom and the end. Above all, she stress- conversation. You’ll learn daughter of a friend of yours es, don’t restrict the rela- more about them – and their wanted to watch an R-rated tionship – yet. They tend to behavior – and be able to movie that you knew wasn’t naturally fizzle out in time. form a more realistic opin- appropriate, what would you In the meantime, Polland ion, rather than relying on tell her is the right thing to suggests: hearsay. do?’” Understanding the Stating your expecta- Providing an “out.” Help friendship. “Usually tions. Communication your child avoid embarrass- kids choose friends is key and best done ing situations by giving them with similar val- without negative a catchphrase to use, such ues, so any time comments, accusa- as “My parents won’t let me you see your tions or yelling. Be do that,” which gets them off child choosing clear about what the hot seat while still saving When your child chooses one with a dra- your child can and face. matically differ- can’t do – and what Breaking it off. If the ent point of view, the consequences friendship is truly becoming the wrong circle of friends it’s a red flag.” will be if they cross toxic, you need to intervene Try to figure out the line. and end it. Have a calm, hon- The solutions for dealing with poison pals why your child likes Reversing your est conversation with your them. Maybe their roles. Ask your child child explaining your con- What do you do when fessor of child development new friend is a star ath- to pretend to be you cerns, and help them work your son or daughter makes at California State University lete and it gives them a (hypothetically speak- through and be supportive of friends with someone you at Northridge. Children who boost of self-esteem. ing) and ask them ques- the “breakup.” think is a bad influence? are “followers” by nature are WavebreakmediaMicro/stock.adobe.com According to experts, it’s more at risk because they’re almost inevitable that your more apt to blindly listen to child will at some point test a friend than question why the waters and befriend they might be doing some- someone who doesn’t have thing inappropriate. the same values as you do. But just because your child “Children in the 8 to 12-year is hanging out with a rebel- range are trying to become lious friend doesn’t mean more independent and may they’re necessarily headed be attracted to a ‘bad’ best for trouble, Polland explains. friend as they take the first Ultimately you have to trust steps toward breaking away,” their choices. The more you says Barbara Polland, a pro- show that you have confi- The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018

speak to South Florida’s con- “In South Florida, we “I’m not telling you who to text. After much prayer and have to build our economy, vote for. I’m not telling you conversations with his father, the Black economy has to who not to vote for, but I am

he, his wife Tina and their be built up here – and the telling you to vote because

Pastor daughter Noelle took a leap church, I believe, is still one as a preacher it is spiritual OF THE WEEK of faith and made the move of the best places and the for you to be a good citizen OF THE WEEK back home. best forces to do that. I still and to carry out your civic “I sensed God was calling believe that the church is still responsibility,” Duke said. “I me back home. It was diffi- a major force and should be a believe that God is so good cult to really explain. I just major force within our com- and so great that He has a Pastor Kelon Duke couldn’t shake it. … I felt this munity,” Duke said. message for our people in burden to go back. I just an- On issues like better pay whatever political or social swered the call. … I’m happy for teachers, giving Black state they’re currently in.” to be back home. I actually men better opportunities to In addition to his experi- have a passion for the city of provide for their families, ences growing up in Miami, Miami and South Florida pe- his views closely align with Duke brings a first-class ed- riod,” Duke said. those of Tallahassee Mayor ucation to his new role. He He is excited about what he Andrew Gillum. As such, he holds a bachelor of arts in can offer to an already-thriv- supports Florida’s first Black religion and philosophy from ing ministry. politician to secure a major , a mas- “You can see and sense party’s gubernatorial nomi- ter’s from Howard Universi- that this church is not just a nation. ty’s School of Divinity and a Native son returns home to church that operates within “The reason why I like doctorate from United Theo- the walls of the church build- Andrew Gillum is because logical Seminary. ing, but their community he looks like me. … Here’s a He plans to use all of it to outreach is extensive. I just Black man who has an oppor- help transform his city and help impact the city for Christ want to take things to anoth- tunity to really shift mentali- grow disciples in the Chris- er level,” Duke said. ties and also to shift this state tian faith. Kelon Duke is now executive pastor at father's church In order to go to the next and how we do things. …,” “If I’ve brought people to level, some of Duke’s goals Duke said. “That’s a big deal, a place where I’ve helped ISHEKA N. HARRISON Calvary Baptist Church in the same … my theology is include: Developing a bet- I think our Black men need expand someone’s faith in [email protected] Glenwood, Illinois – Duke re- I’m a preacher, but I will ter online presence; engag- to see that. When I grew up God, that’s important to me,” turned home to serve as ex- speak if something goes on,” ing as leaders in Miami, it was almost as if said Duke. “If I’ve assisted in Kelon Duke hails from one ecutive pastor alongside his said 36-year-old Duke. “You in ministry; helping build you had to be street in order helping them become better of Miami’s most beloved father. He desires to use the can’t ignore the context, and strong families; addressing to get respect. My mindset is followers and real disciples ministry families. As one of platform to address spiritual, think you’re going to speak to the multi-generational gap; we need more positive imag- of Christ and if we can em- the twin sons of Elder Ken- societal and political issues the context. You can’t speak mentoring young men; doing es, especially here in Flori- power families, that to me neth Duke of New Jerusalem that impact South Floridians. to your context ignoring the more multicultural minis- da,” Duke said. would be the greatest mark Primitive Baptist Church, “Let’s make certain that we political issues that we face.” try; and more emphatically He admonishes everyone of my ministry.” one could say preaching is in are actually providing minis- Though things were go- addressing current-day so- to get involved politically To learn more about New his bloodline. try that makes sense. Society ing “phenomenally well” in cial-justice issues that ad- and make sure they vote re- Jerusalem, visit http://njpbc. Two months ago – after a shifts and the issue with the Glenwood, Duke felt a tug- versely impact the Black gardless of whom they sup- org/ or follow them on Face- six-year term as pastor of church is we want to remain ging to come back home and community. port. book @newjerusalempbc.

in New York and a spokes- NOT ALL VALSARTAN future products, according to chest pain. pharmaceutical ingredient) in woman for the American DRUGS HAVE THE the agency. "It's also important to know these products does not come RECALL Heart Association. 'IMPURITY' In the meantime, "there are that the medication Entresto from the same source as those CONTINUED FROM 9D "They are asking if there In general, not all medica- other medications that con- – that's made by Novartis that products affected outside the is any testing that should tions containing valsartan are tain valsartan, some in combi- contains valsartan and sacu- United States," the statement some patients who take val- be done. Patients are now included in the recall, because nation with amlodipine, and bitril and is for heart failure said, as specific batches of sartan-containing drugs asking if they should only not all valsartan-containing those do not appear to be part – is not affected by the recall," Sandoz valsartan and Sandoz scratching their heads over request 'brand-name' med- medicines were provided the of the recall," said Dr. Gregory he said. "So patients taking valsartan and hydrochlorothi- what to do about their treat- ication instead of generic in valsartan supply linked to the Prokopowicz, director of the that medication should not azide film-coated tablets were ment regimens. order to make sure that this NDMA "impurity." Johns Hopkins Hypertension stop their medication." recalled outside the U.S. this "Their biggest concern is doesn't happen. Lastly, they Since the recall, the ex- Center and assistant profes- The recall does not affect month. about their risk of cancer and all want to stop the medica- ternal supplier linked to the sor of medicine at the Johns any Novartis or Sandoz val- Patients in the U.S. taking better understanding how tion," Steinbaum said, noting problem has stopped distrib- Hopkins University School of sartan products in the United those valsartan medications concerned they should be," that's not the correct action uting its valsartan ingredient, Medicine. States or any Novartis Pharma or Diovan, Diovan HCT, Ex- said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, to take. and the FDA has been work- Amlodipine can be used products that contain valsar- forge, Exforge HCT or En- director of women's cardio- Experts offered four main ing with the affected compa- alone or in combination with tan, according to a statement tresto should continue as di- vascular prevention, health takeaways for patients in the nies to reduce the chances other medications to treat from the company. rected by their physicians, the and wellness at Mount Sinai wake of the recall. of such a recall occurring in high blood pressure and "The valsartan API (active statement said.

against Harvard.” Asian-American applicants’ Native American, or Hispanic cause if we are looking just at “Harvard does not discrim- chances of admission and may was a ‘plus’ factor in the com- GPAs and test scores, it could RACE inate against applicants from be infected with racial bias, petition for admission, but very well be that those with CONITNUED FROM 10D any group, and will continue and the substantial evidence being Asian American proved the absolute higher scores to vigorously defend the le- that Harvard is engaging in to be a ‘minus.’” would be Asian-Americans,” of race. gal right of every college and Harvard’s failure to outright racial balancing each But Kristen Clarke, pres- Harper said. “Is this what the “No American should be university to consider race warrant denial” of Harvard’s ident of the Lawyers’ Com- DOJ is saying it wants? provide meaningful denied admission to school as one factor among many in request, the department said. mittee for Civil Rights Under Several other groups also because of their race,” Attor- college admissions, which the criteria to cabin its The department is sepa- Law, criticized the Justice filed court documents siding ney General Jeff Sessions said. Supreme Court has consis- voluntary use of race, rately investigating Harvard’s Department for “signaling with Harvard. Sessions said Harvard’s use tently upheld for more than its “use of a personal admissions policies. abandonment of the agency’s More than 500 scholars of a “personal rating,” which 40 years,” the university said rating that significantly There was no immediate long-standing historical mis- who study college access and includes highly subjective in a statement. “Colleges and harms Asian-American comment on the move from sion of working to address Asian-American studies as- factors such as being a “good universities must have the applicants’ chances the Education Department. racial discrimination and pro- serted that the suit has failed person” or “likability,” may be freedom and flexibility to cre- The filing follows a July mote diversity.” to present any evidence of ra- biased against Asian-Amer- ate the diverse communities of admission and decision by the those depart- She said the department’s cial discrimination. icans. Sessions said the that are vital to the learning may be infected with ments to abandon Obama-era filing “ignores the well-docu- Also siding with Harvard school admits that it scores experience of every student.” racial bias, and the guidelines that instructed mented racial bias embedded were more than a dozen Asian-American applicants Edward Blum, president of substantial evidence universities to consider race in grades and standardized prominent economics pro- lower on personal rating than the group that sued Harvard, that Harvard is in their admissions process to test scores.” fessors from various colleges other students. Sessions also hailed the administration’s engaging in outright make the student body more Shaun Harper, head of the who defended a study Har- argued that Harvard admis- action. “We look forward to diverse. Democrats said the Race and Equity Center at vard presented finding no evi- sions officers monitor and having the gravely troubling racial balancing each Trump administration was the University of Southern dence of discrimination. manipulate the racial makeup evidence that Harvard con- warrant denial.” taking away protections for California, said that grades A separate brief support- of incoming classes. tinues to keep redacted dis- minorities. and test scores alone should ing Harvard was filed by the Harvard said it was disap- closed to the American public The Center for Equal Op- not be the only factors when Asian American Legal De- pointed the department was in the near future,” he said. “Harvard’s failure to pro- portunity, a conservative deciding whether to admit a fense and Education Fund “recycling the same mislead- The department’s court vide meaningful criteria to think tank, cited Harvard’s student. and 20 other Asian-American ing and hollow arguments filing opposes Harvard’s re- cabin its voluntary use of own analysis of its admissions “Is the DOJ saying that it is groups. that prove nothing more than quest to dismiss the suit be- race, its use of a personal rat- data and said it “demonstrates in favor of Harvard being 100 Eric Binkley reported from the emptiness of the case fore trial. ing that significantly harms that being African American, percent Asian-American be- Boston.

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Wright and Young Range Richardson Randy Weston, 92, man MARTHA PEREZ, 59, ESSLYN YVONNE FARMER, WILLMORE JEROME receptionist, 78, retired STUART, died August 27. administrator 55, pilot, died Services were for Miami-Dade August 14 County Public in Cancun, who traced roots of jazz held. School System, Mexico. died September Memorial GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO 3. Survivors service 7 p.m., include her today at Saint Randy Weston, an es- TYREE SMITH, 30, laborer, husband, Eddie Farmer; Bartholomew Catholic Church. teemed pianist whose music died August daughter, Kelley Service 10 a.m., Saturday at and scholarship advanced 24. Service 12 (LaVaughn); sons, Edward Our Lady and Saint Stephen the argument — now broadly p.m., Saturday Farmer (Sonia) and Jeffery Anglican Church in Bimini, at 93rd Street Farmer (Michele); two Bahamas. accepted — that jazz is, at its Community grandchildren; two great- core, an African music, died Baptist Church. grandchildren; and a host of MINISTER ROSE L. on Saturday at his home in other relatives and friends. FISHER, 75, Brooklyn. He was 92. Viewing 4-7 p.m., Thursday in died September His death was confirmed by DOROTHY CAMPBELL, the chapel. Service 10 a.m., 3 at North Shore his lawyer, Gail Boyd. 66, school Friday at First Baptist Church of Medical Center. On his earliest recordings, crossing guard, Bunche Park. Memorial in the mid-1950s for the Riv- died August service 3-8:30 erside label, Weston almost 31 at Florida HENRIETTA VIOLA p.m., Friday at fit the profile of a standard Medical Center. WATSON, 72, Faith Temple Church of Christ. bebop musician: He record- Service 11 a.m., retired laborer Service 11 a.m., Saturday at ed jazz standards and gallop- Saturday at for Walt Disney the church. ing original tunes in a typi- New Jerusalem Company, cal small-group format. But Primitive Baptist Church. died August Range-Coconut Grove his sharply cut harmonies 25. Survivors and intense, gnarled rhythms JAMES M. GRIMSLEY, 70, include her MYRA ELIZABETH conveyed a manifestly Afro- Photo via NewMusicBox retired, died husband, Oliver WILCOX, 58, centric sensibility, one that Randy Weston late July in his Brooklyn apartment, September Watson; sons, Arnold Smith, mail carrier, was slightly more barbed and which was once the site of a restaurant his father died August 1 Treasure Stephen Smith and Deon owned when he was growing up and which helped to Smith; daughters, Desiree 31 at South Island Care shape his attitudes about how to connect with audi- Center. Service Smith Carey and Gertrude Miami Hospital. 10:30 a.m., Miller; and a host of other Arrangements ences. are incomplete. In Memoriam Saturday at New relatives and friends. Service rugged than the popular hard- to spread jazz throughout the Mount Calvary 11 a.m., Thursday at Trinity bop sound of the day. world, particularly in Afri- C.M.E. Church. GEORGE EANS, 86, In loving memory of, Missionary Baptist Church, Early on, he exhibited a dis- ca. In 1961 he visited Nigeria cemetery caretaker, died 7103 NW 22 Ave., Miami. tinctive voice as a composer. as part of a delegation of the WILLIAM EDWARDS, 86, August 28 at University of “Hi-Fly,” which he first re- American Society for African aircraft mechanic for Aero Miami Hospital. Arrangements THELFORD RIGBY, 30, chef, leased in 1958 on the LP “New Culture, beginning a lifelong Thrust, died August 30. Service are incomplete. died August Faces at Newport,” became a trans-Atlantic exchange. 21. Service 10 2 p.m., Saturday in the chapel. SP MICKENS, 83, standard. And he eventual- After two more trips to Af- a.m., Saturday ly distinguished himself as a rica, he moved to Morocco, THELMA LEE, 83, retired entrepreneur, died September at Fulford United solo pianist, reflecting the in- in 1968, having first arrived Methodist registrar, died August 28. 2 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. fluence of his main idol, The- there on a trip sponsored Church. Service 1 p.m., today at Arrangements are incomplete. Peaceful Zion Missionary lonious Monk. by the State Department. Baptist Church. CHARLES P. WILLIAMS, But more than Monk, He stayed for five years, liv- Weston liked constantly to ing first in Rabat and then in KING HALL, JR., 66, 74, Educator, died August 21 reshape his cadences, rarely Tangier, where he ran the Af- supervisor, died August 26. at home. Arrangements are lingering on a steady pulse. rican Rhythms Cultural Cen- Service 12 p.m., Saturday at Hall Ferguson Hewitt incomplete. Peaceful Zion. Reviewing a concert in 1990, ter, a performance venue that ALECIA KNOWLES, 76, ANTHONY "TONY" aka Peter Watrous of The New fostered artists from various nurse aide, Donald Trimble - GA "SMILEY" NEAL York Times wrote of Weston, traditions. JEROME HENDERSON, 63, died August died August 24. Arrangements NICHOLAS (NICK WITH “Everything he played was Weston drew particular in- 28. Memorial Seven years have passed are incomplete. THE SOLID edited to the essential notes spiration from musicians of service 11 a.m., KICK) LEE, 82, since our Lord and Savior of a phrase, and each phrase the Gnawa tradition, whose Thursday in the called you home, however it Y, legendary radio stood on its own, carefully music centered on complex, JOHNNIE MONTGOMER chapel. seems just like today. 78, died August 30. Service 2 personality, separated from the next one; commingled rhythms and low You are remembered each p.m., Saturday in the chapel. died August 21 Weston sat rippling waves of drones. While in Morocco he at Piedmont day with so much love and notes down next to glossy and established a rigorous inter- YVONNE SORRELLS, 65, affection. Hospital in percussive octaves, which national touring regimen and Trinity self employed, Your Mom, W. Doris Neal, Atlanta, GA. led logically to meditative played often in Europe. died August the Neal and Boatwright ANGELLA CREARY, 56, Survivors: Ten daughters: chords.” In the late 1980s and early 29. Service 11 families. died August Sondra, Debra, Kiwana, At 6 feet 7 inches tall, often ’90s, Weston released a se- 31 at home. a.m., Saturday Jackie, Jemaine, Schawanna, at Greater New favoring flowing garments ries of high-profile recordings Service 11 Laguanna, Aquil, Angel, Aisha; In Memoriam from North or West Africa, for the Verve label, all to crit- Macedonia four sons: Nicholas, Hasan, a.m., Saturday Weston was an imposing, ical acclaim. Those included Missionary Carlos, James. Service 1 at Greater In loving memory of, though genial, figure whether tributes to his two greatest New Bethel Baptist Church. p.m., Saturday at Donald performing onstage or teach- American influences, Duke Missionary Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second ing in university classrooms. Ellington and Monk, as well Baptist Church NATHANIEL STOKES, died Avenue, Decatur, GA 30032 Even before making his first as a record dedicated to his of Liberty City. August 27. Service 11 a.m., album, he was giving concerts own compositions, “Self Por- Eternal Rest and teaching seminars that traits,” from 1989. STARLYN HENLEY- Saturday in the emphasized the African roots Weston earned Grammy GREENE, 56, chapel. CALVIN PECOLA SMITH, restaurant 56, died August 28. Service of jazz. This flew in the face nominations in 1973 for his manager, died 11 a.m., Saturday at Oasis Of of the prevailing narrative at album “Tanjah” (for best jazz September Love Deliverance Ministries. the time, which cast jazz as a performance by a big band), 3 at Jackson broadly American music, and and in 1995 for “The Splendid Health Systems. HENRY PACE, SR., 81, as a kind of equal-opportuni- Master Gnawa Musicians of Service 1 p.m., longshoreman, Mitchell ty soundtrack to racial inte- Morocco” (in the best world Friday in the chapel. died August 25. gration. music album category), a re- Services were MRS. CAROLYN P. TATE- “Wherever I go, I try to cording that he produced and held. BROWN, 79, explain that if you love mu- released under his name but MARIE JEAN BAPTISTE, NAOMI "MA COLLIE" 57, air conditioner technician, retired nurse, sic, you have to know where on which he left most of the died August COLLIE died August 30 at Arch Plaza 01/31/1927-09/10/2013 it came from,” Weston told playing to 11 Moroccan musi- Rehabilitation Center. Service 2 27 at Aventura the website All About Jazz in cians. p.m., Saturday at Notre Dame Hospital and 2003. “Whether you say jazz In 2001, the National En- Medical Center. It's been five years too D'Haiti Catholic Church. Royal long, Ma Collie. We miss and or blues or bossa nova or sam- dowment for the Arts gave She leaves ba, salsa — all these names Weston its Jazz Masters GLORIA P. MCGRIFF, 50, love you dearly. Eric L. Wilson to mourn her three children, are all Africa’s contributions award, the highest accolade homemaker, Your children. Albert Brown, Wendell Brown to the Western Hemisphere. available to a jazz artist in the DEACON WILLIAM BLACK, died August 28 and Regina Brown; 12 If you take out the African United States. He was voted 65, died August at University of grandchildren and 18 great elements of our music, you into DownBeat magazine’s 27 in Orlando, Miami Hospital. grands. Service 10 a.m., Happy Birthday would have nothing.” hall of fame in 2016. FL. Service 11 Survivors Saturday at Mt. Herman A.M.E. As countries across Afri- Randolph Edward Weston a.m., Saturday include her Church, 17800 NW 25 Ave., In loving memory of, ca shook themselves free of was born in Brooklyn on April at Gethsemane husband Miami Gardens, FL 33056. Missionary Antionio colonial exploitation in the 6, 1926. His father, Frank, was Baptist Church, Williams; daughters, Chantall mid-20th century, Weston a barber and restaurateur who Hollywood, FL. Smith and Takesha Jacinthe. recorded that explic- had emigrated from Panama Service 11 a.m., Saturday at GONE itly saluted the struggle for and studied his African her- ISAAC JOHNSON, 63, died New Vision For Christ, 13650 self-determination. “Uhuru itage with pride. His mother, at home. Arrangements are NE 10 Ave., North Miami. BUT NOT Afrika” (the title is Swahili for Vivian (Moore) Weston, was incomplete “Freedom Africa”), released a domestic worker who had MATTIE P. REDDICK, 67, FORGOTTEN? in 1960, included lyrics writ- grown up in Virginia. ALETHEA E. GREEN, retired, died ten by Langston Hughes, and Though his parents split up 48, died September 2. August 26 in Have you forgotten sales were banned in South when he was 3, they stayed Arrangements are incomplete Clermont, FL. so soon about your Africa by its apartheid re- on good terms and lived departed loved one? Viewing 6-9 gime. near each other in Brooklyn. Keep them in your Hadley Davis MLK p.m., Friday memory with an in That album — and others Randy spent time with both in the chapel. memoriam or a happy throughout his career — fea- throughout his childhood, re- , GWENDOLYN ROBINSON Service 12 p.m., birthday remembrances EDNA HEPBURN tured the marbled horn ar- ceiving his father’s teachings 69, retail clerk, Saturday at in our obituary section. 09/07/1917-03/13/2002 rangements of the trombon- about the cultures of Africa died August 29 New Bethel Primitive Baptist ist Melba Liston, who left an and the Caribbean while ab- Angel in the Sky-Angel in at Jackson Me- Church, Ft. Lauderdale. indelible stamp on Weston’s sorbing the music of the Black morial Hospi- the Wind. I know you are no 305-694-6210 oeuvre. church from his mother, who tal. Service 10 longer here on earth with us, In 1959 he became a central made sure that Randy and his a.m., Saturday The Miami Times but know that you are still member of the United Nations half sister, Gladys, were in the at Mt. Calvary SEE YOUR OBITUARY ONLINE near. Jazz Society, a group seeking pews every Sunday. Baptist Church. WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM From Kim and Eric.