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MEMBER: National Newspaper Periodicals Postage Credo Of The Black Press Publisher Association paid at Miami, Florida I stand with you for (ISSN 0739-0319) The Black Press believes that America MEMBER: The Newspaper POSTMASTER: Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, can best lead the world from racial and Association of America Send address changes to Miami, Florida 33127-1818 national antagonism when it accords Subscription Rates: One Year THE MIAMI TIMES, Post Office Box 270200 to every person, regardless of race, $65.00 – Two Year $120.00 P.O. Box 270200 Buena Vista Station, Miami, Florida 33127 creed or color, his or her human and Foreign $75.00 Buena Vista Station, Miami, FL diversity and justice Phone 305-694-6210 legal rights. Hating no person, fearing 7 percent sales tax for Florida residents 33127-0200 • 305-694-6210 KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, State attorney for the 11th Judicial Circuit H.E. SIGISMUND REEVES Founder, 1923-1968 no person, the Black Press strives to GARTH C. REEVES SR. Publisher Emeritius help every person in the firm belief that Since the horrific murder of George Floyd, GARTH C. REEVES JR. Editor, 1972-1982 all persons are hurt as long as anyone is held back. we’ve seen a nationwide movement demand- RACHEL J. REEVES Publisher and Chairman ing justice and accountability. I have joined peaceful protesters in mourning the death of George Floyd and too many others, and I join Please, let’s just call a thing a thing them in their calls for reforms consistent with our commitment to smart, equal, and fair justice. CHARLES M. BLOW, Opinion Columnist I listened to the community’s concerns and took immediate Now that we are deep into steps to address them. For example, I reffirmed my support protests over racism, inequali- for a Miami-Dade Independent Review Panel (IRP) when I ty and police brutality — pro- appeared before the Board of County Commissioners. An IRP tests that I’ve come to see as a revisiting of Freedom Sum- will inspire trust and change by promoting transparency and mer — it is clear that Donald allowing citizens to air their grievances and to hold the police Trump sees the activation of departments accountable. white nationalism and an- As state attorney, my office successfully pushed to expand ti-otherness as his path to the use of body cameras and prosecuted over 500 police and re-election. We are engaged in yet another national conver- correctional officers for misconduct. My justice/conviction -in sation about race and racism, tegrity unit has helped overturn wrongful convictions, wrong- privilege and oppression. ful arrests and hold corrupt police officers accountable. But, as is usually the case, As election day nears, I am also proud of the work my team the language we used to de- has done to partner with other officials to ensure that the vot- scribe the moment is lack- er-approved Amendment 4 of 2018 is rightfully implemented. ing. We — the public and the media, including this news- An overwhelming majority of Floridians--64%--voted to re- paper, including, in the past, store voting rights to most formerly convicted felons in 2018. this very column — often use, When Tallahassee tried to weaken Amendment 4, I stood up consciously or not, language for Florida voters and stood up for second chances. I was the that shields anti-Black white Demetrius Freeman for The New York Times first State Attorney in Florida with a plan to help former felons supremacy, rather than to ex- Protesters gathered for a peaceful demonstration against the systemic oppression of register to vote. pose it and hold it account- able. people of color in Brooklyn on June 19. I also have brought together coalition partners and national We use all manner of eu- It also seems that the way Then there are ever-pres- visionism in our language on organizations to lead on reforming our bail system. I’ve seen phemisms and terms of art to people interpret that question ent terms like “racial unity” the issue of race. how the cash bail system can disproportionately harms low-in- keep from directly addressing is in direct proportion to the and “racial division.” Ameri- It is time for us to simply call come people of color. That’s why I’ve eliminated cash bonds on the racial reality in America. intensity of revolt that’s taking ca loves to frame race in this a thing a thing: White suprem- numerous non-violent offenses and reduced the bond amount This may be some holdover place at a particular time. Sat- country around unity rather acy is the biggest racial prob- isfaction with race relations than equality. But, to do so lem this country faces, and has on many others. For years, I pushed for alternatives to arrests from a bygone time, but it is now time for it to come to an is somewhat correlated with robs the oppressed of legiti- faced. It is almost always the and cash bail on low-level felony offenses, and our office’s end. the silence of the oppressed. mate grievance. cause of unrest around race. pre-arrest and pre-trial diversion programs have helped thou- Take for instance the term When they stop being silent, I’ve never understood the It has been used to slaughter sands avoid cash bail and substantially reduced our jail popula- “race relations.” Polling orga- it affects the outcome. aim of bringing people togeth- and destroy, to oppress and tion. I have also declined to prosecute simple marijuana cases. nizations like Gallup and the After the rise of Black Lives er in unity absent the removal imprison. It manifests in every But more needs to be done to reform our laws and our sys- Pew Research Center often Matter, satisfaction with race of anti-Black white suprema- segment of American life. relations suffered a sustained cist social and political frame- It is odd that we are so tim- tem. As prosecutors though we can only do so much without ask respondents how they feel about the state of race rela- drop. works. It is one thing to expe- id about using it now because legislative reforms in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. As tions in the country. The same can be said for rience transracial unity with the white men who were the state attorney, I will continue to advocate for these legislative I have never fully under- the term “racial tension.” Read an ally who is fighting just as architects of modern white changes to ensure our approach to smart justice is codified into stood what this meant. It your news carefully and pay hard for your liberation as you supremacy used it freely. law. suggests a relationship that close attention to television are. But it is literally impossi- Mississippi was one of the If we work together, I know we can assure our justice system swings from harmony to dis- and your podcasts and you ble for me to unify with some- first states to rewrite its con- will hear this phrase repeat- one perfectly happy with the stitution for the express pur- works equally and fairly for everyone. No one is above the law. harmony. But that is not the way race is structured or an- ed. Someone is inflaming ra- current state of affairs, which pose of codifying white su- As State Attorney, I have a duty to administer justice equally imated in this country. From cial tensions or trying to cool included the oppression of premacy, and states across the and work to end the systemic injustices the Black community the beginning, the racial dy- them. But again, what does people who look like me. South followed the Mississip- faces. namics in America have been this mean? Most of these phrases sug- pi example. As State Attorney, I’ll always be committed to making sure about power, equality and ac- Is the act of taking to the gest a false premise, that white As one delegate at the Mis- my office listens to our community and elevates diverse voices. cess, or the lack thereof. streets to demand justice people and nonwhite ones are sissippi constitutional con- a form of tension? Again, operating from equal posi- vention of 1890 put it: “It is I’ll always be committed to holding those with power account- Protests, and even violence, have erupted when white peo- whenever people object to tions of power in this society the manifest intention of this able and ensuring fairness in everything we do. ple felt their hold on those their oppression, it is framed and are simply not getting Convention to secure to the Thank you for standing with me—our diversity and our com- things was threatened or as problematic to peaceful along or agreeing on issues. State of Mississippi, ‘white su- mitment to justice have kept Miami-Dade strong for genera- when Black people — or In- coexistence. Furthermore, In other words, by impli- premacy.’ ” tions. digenous people, or Hispan- this tension between the op- cation, they make nonwhite One hundred and thirty Katherine Fernandez Rundle serves as state attorney for the ics — rebelled against those pressed and the oppressors people equally at fault for the years on, we are still fighting things being denied. has always existed and always state of race in America, when against this architecture. 11th Judicial Circuit and is seeking re-election in the upcoming So what are the relations will. The lulls you experience both history and social sci- Until we stop playing cute August 18, 2020 election. here? It is a linguistic sidestep between explosive revolts of ence demonstrate, unequivo- about these facts, until we that avoids the true issue: an- the oppressed should never cally, that this is not true. stop walking around it like it’s ti-Black and anti-other white be mistaken as harmony. They It is almost like we are ex- not the root, our dialogue will supremacy. should be taken as rest breaks. periencing a Lost Cause re- continue to be hamstrung. CARTOONCORNER Big Mac reveals racism at McDonald’s WHITNEY GRESHAM AND TREVOR W. COLEMAN II For more than 50 years, the ination and harassment start- Guster-Hines were then de- McDonald’s Corporation took ed and progressive programs moted from vice-president to pride in branding itself as a came to a screeching halt fol- senior director positions in socially conscious corpora- lowing a change in corporate July 2018. tion particularly interested in leadership at McDonald’s in They are seeking compen- doing business in abandoned 2015. In their suit they said the sation following those de- and long-ignored Black com- Among the new regime engaged in sys- motions, claiming that they munities while embracing temic racist and discrimina- occurred as a result of dis- racial diversity as a critical allegations were tory behavior and civil rights crimination. component of its corporate that one top white abuses against them and other “When they assumed lead- ethos. male executive Black executives. ership, it became very clear It is a philosophy that Among the allegations were that African Americans repeatedly referred helped create a popular nar- “ that one top white male exec- stakeholders were no longer a rative and also focus on story to them as “angry utive repeatedly referred to strategic priority and the en- that the Chicago-based com- Black women” them as “angry Black women” vironment became toxic,” she pany was a progressive busi- and another who earlier had said. “An example would be, ness and a place where Afri- grotesque insults, the women referred to Black employees you know, cutting advertising can Americans could grow, also claimed when they spoke as “niggers” shockingly being spending with African Amer- find mentors, promotions and up about such treatment they promoted rather than disci- ican agencies that impacted, economic opportunity. were demoted, and the perpe- plined following a complaint of course, African American However, that image was trators were promoted. filed against him for such ra- customers and local com- shattered this year in an ex- The shocking accusations cially abusive language. munity organizations, and it plosive lawsuit brought by have rocked the fast food in- In an exclusive interview didn’t make economic sense, two African American female dustry especially since Mc- with the Michigan Chroni- it didn’t make good business executives who claim that un- Donald’s has long projected cle, Neal, a native Detroiter, sense.” der new leadership the com- itself as a leader in diversity said the harassment began McDonald’s commitment pany not only deliberately initiatives and as an aggres- shortly after the new CEO, to diversity was so widely divested from the Black com- sive recruiter and developer British-born Steve Easter- known and promoted that it munity and businesses, but of African American talent brook, came on board in 2015 was regularly named among hurled racist, sexist insults at and entrepreneurs. and initiated a corporate re- the Fortune 500 top corpo- them including referring to But Domineca Neal and structuring plan that de-em- rations for diversity and in- the employees as “niggers” Vicki Guster-Hines, former phasized racial diversity and clusion and other companies and “angry Black women.” vice presidents of the fast input from Black executives would benchmark against Adding further injury to the food chain, allege the discrim- and franchisees. 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ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press DeSantis offers Fighting a surge in coro- navirus cases in the spring, Florida appeared to be “flat- tening the curve” as theme no end to the parks shuttered, sugar sand beaches closed and residents heeded orders to stay home. Now, it’s almost as if that nev- bar shutdowns er happened. Bars, restaurants and gyms began reopening in May — Gov. has blamed stopping the spread of the virus. critics said it was too soon The order was lifted on — and weeks later, the Sun- The new surge on June 5 in all but South Florida, shine State became one of the which has been hit hardest by country’s virus hot spots, ex- failure to follow the pandemic. But while bars periencing an alarming surge safety measures were allowed to start serving in cases. On Thursday, offi- drinks again, the state limited cials reported 120 deaths in JIM TURNER indoor customer occupancy to one day, the highest number NSF 50 percent and allowed only ta- since the previous record of ble service. 113 in early May. TALLAHASSEE — Buying In reimposing the prohibition “We thought maybe we alcohol will remain a to-go-on- on on-site consumption June could keep this thing under ly option at Florida bars for the 26, state officials said non-com- wraps. And that worked for AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee foreseeable future as coronavi- pliance with the guidelines was a little bit of time,” Dr. Jason An entrance at Jackson Memorial Hospital is shown, Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Mi- rus cases continue to spike. too widespread to enforce. Wilson, an E.R. physician Gov. Ron DeSantis said Sat- “I want them to be able to ami. Florida reported on Thursday the biggest 24-hour jump in hospitalizations, with at Tampa General Hospital, urday the state isn’t changing a operate but I also want them said during a conversation more than 400 patients being admitted decision last month to reimpose to do it consistent with the with Tampa Mayor Jane Cas- a ban on bars selling alcohol for step-by-step plan, and we just tor that was livestreamed experts believe the spike worst-hit county, a few of the tients who don’t need hospi- on-site consumption because weren't able to get that done,” Wednesday on Facebook. was sparked in large part by smaller hospitals have run talization to nursing facilities of widespread non-compliance DeSantis said Saturday. “But eventually ... it caught young people who weren’t out of ICU beds complete- where they can be isolated. with coronavirus safety mea- A group of bar owners filed a up to us.” experiencing symptoms and ly, though countywide there “We’re focused on how we sures. lawsuit July 3 against DeSantis From Miami to Jackson- were more likely to take few- were still about 14% available can help hospitals decom- “So, right now, we're not mak- in Volusia County circuit court ville and Tampa, hospitals er precautions while gath- as of Friday, the state health press so that their beds again ing any changes, status quo,” De- over the ban on on-site drink in June and July have seen ering at reopened bars and agency reported. Even hos- are used for individuals who Santis said while at Blake Med- sales, arguing it has effectively their numbers of coronavirus crowded beaches. pitals with some of the big- absolutely require hospital ical Center in Bradenton. “We forced businesses to close. patients triple, with new pa- “We saw the floodgates gest ICUs in the state are level of care, both COVID want to get this positivity rate Attorney Jacob Weil, rep- tients outpacing those being open really for young people stretched: Tampa General and non-COVID,” Mayhew down. We want to continue to, resenting one of the bar own- discharged. having what we call asymp- currently has 70 patients who said in an interview. you know, hopefully see declin- ers, told WESH in Orlando the A record 435 newly hospi- tomatic or presymptomat- are infected, half of whom are Chad Neilsen, the infection ing COVID-like illness visits at order unfairly discriminates talized patients were report- ic spread,” he said. “Three in ICU beds, Wilson said. prevention director for UF the (emergency departments). against bars, as establishments ed Friday to have tested pos- weeks later, we are starting to More than 45% of intensive Health Jacksonville hospital, And then as we get in a more that serve food in conjunction itive for the virus, including see everyone else starting to care units in Florida hospitals anticipates the hospital will stable situation, then we'll take a with alcohol are able to remain some who sought care for get the virus as well.” were at capacity or had fewer run out of rapid test kits in look at it.” open. other reasons and aren’t nec- The state’s predicament than 10% of their beds avail- about two weeks or maybe During the appearance at the "All these bar owners are ask- essarily symptomatic. There echoes that of other current able as of Friday, the state sooner because manufactur- hospital and in other appearanc- ing for is to be treated the same were 6,806 patients being hot spots. Texas, which is Agency for Health Care Ad- ers can’t keep up with de- es during the past week, DeSan- as the other similar restaurants treated for COVID-19 in Flor- marking its deadliest week ministration reported on its mand. He said the hospital tis defended the state’s health and establishments that are ida hospitals, according to a of the pandemic, on Thurs- website. instead will have to rely on response and his efforts to re- being allowed to serve alcohol new tally that state officials day reported a record daily However, many hospitals commercial labs, which can open businesses amid the surge for on-premises consumption," started releasing Friday. Be- death toll of more than 100, a can convert additional beds take several days to issue re- in cases of COVID-19, the re- Weil told the television station. fore that, available data only new high for hospitalizations to ICUs, and Gov. Ron DeSan- sults. Quest, a company that spiratory disease caused by the The state order doesn’t affect showed overall hospital oc- for the 10th consecutive day, tis said at a news conference operates many such labs, said coronavirus. restaurants that derive less than cupancy and capacity, includ- and a nearly 16% positive test Friday that no major hospital this week that it is potentially Florida reported a record half of their gross revenue from ing noncoronavirus patients. rate, its highest yet. In Arizo- in Florida had yet “gone to facing an even longer turn- 15,300 new cases Sunday, bring- the sale of alcohol. Hospital networks are na, hospitals were at nearly the surge level.” around because of high de- ing the total number of cases DeSantis’ comments Saturday scrambling to hire more 90% capacity, with a record Florida Agency for Health mand. to 269,811. The state data also came a day after Department health care workers to ex- 3,437 patients hospitalized as Care Administration Secre- Slower test results have a showed that 4,242 Florida resi- of Business and Professional pand their COVID units. Last of Wednesday, and a record tary Mary Mayhew said her domino effect because a hos- dents had died from the virus. Regulation Secretary Halsey week, hospitals in several number of those, 575, on ven- agency is working with hos- pital has to assume that every DeSantis initially stopped bars Beshears announced the sus- cities announced they would tilators, health officials said. pitals to open up hospital patient with flu-like symp- and nightclubs from serving al- pension of alcoholic beverage again halt or reduce none- Earlier in the week, a record beds by discharging patients toms has COVID-19, meaning cohol for on-site consumption licenses at “gentlemen’s clubs” mergency procedures to free high number of 871 patients who can be cared for at home it will burn through its pro- as part of an emergency order in Panama City Beach and Or- up space. filled ICU beds. through telehealth, and send- tective equipment and other on March 20 that was aimed at lando. Wilson and other health In Miami-Dade, Florida’s ing COVID-19 positive pa- gear much more quickly. 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at 71 per day. The daily rate will increase through the He said if the numbers had been 30 deaths three end of the month, a result of keep spiking, he suspects VIRUS weeks ago, and crept up to the recent spike in cases. there would have to be a roll CONTINUED FROM 1A 44 last week before skyrock- “We know that these pa- back of some of the current eting with a state record 120 tients will likely seek med- freedoms. After reopening a drop from the near 20% of deaths reported Thursday. ical care two to four weeks its economy with restric- last week. Officials have said Overall, 4,381 people have after they test positive,” he tions throughout May, Flor- they want to get the rate be- died in Florida from the said. ida recently re-closed bars low 5%, which is when they coronavirus since March 1. His biggest concern is hav- because customers weren’t believe spread is less like- The increase in corona- ing enough nurses as coro- wearing masks or practic- ly and measures are taking virus cases has filled some navirus patients require ex- ing social distancing. Mi- hold. Florida hospitals, or brought tensive care — 20 are being ami-Dade County again DeSantis said it isn’t clear them close to their capacity. brought in from other states recently prohibited restau- whether the downward pos- At Cleveland Clinic in Bro- to help. rants from having indoor itivity rate of the weekend ward County, less than 10% On the positive side, Blan- seating. will continue. of its 230 beds are available, don said the virus seems to Still, Walt Disney World “We will see if that is a according to the state, and AP Photo/John Raoux becoming less aggressive as reopened over the weekend trend or whether that would nine of its 48 intensive care Health workers perform COVID-19 tests at the Orange it mutates — many patients with limited crowds, making beds were available Monday aren’t getting as sick as oth- it the last of the state’s four be something that is short County Convention Center Sunday, July 12, 2020, in lived,” he said. morning. ers were in March and April, major theme parks to do so. Orlando, Fla. Florida on Sunday reported the largest sin- The state added another Dr. Rodolfo Blandon, its and he said the drug Remde- Adriana Gomez Licon and 35 deaths Monday, with the president, said he expects gle-day increase in positive coronavirus cases in any one sivir has been a promising Kelli Kennedy contributed to one-week average remaining the number of ICU patients state since the beginning of the pandemic. treatment. this report.

limits and is making a congres- ation of single-member county unfortunately some that have To date, Penelas has gar- Penelas will be joined at the sional bid. Gimenez seeks to commission districts to assure lingered because of inaction. nered the support of 87 di- polls August 18 by three may- PRAISE unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Black and Hispanic represen- Penelas is committed to bring- verse and bipartisan, elect- oral candidates who include CONTINUED FROM 1A Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. tation at the board of County ing the bold leadership need- ed- officials and ommunityc County Commissioner Daniella “As a man of faith, having Commissioners, a fully fund- ed to deliver concrete results. leaders in his bid to become the Levine Cava who will be the first “Penelas has a truly transfor- the support of such prominent ed and reinforced indepen- We will confront our climate next mayor of Miami-Dade Coun- female mayor if elected, County mative vision for how to solve pastors from across the coun- dent review panel, universal change challenges and lead ty including Miami-Dade County Commissioner Steve Bovo who many of the issues burden- ty is not only an honor but a Pre-K for all four-year-old chil- the world in confronting this Commissioner Barbara Jordan touts conservative values and ing Black communities in the privilege,” Penelas stated in a dren in Florida and closing the threat with strategy, technol- and former Congressman Kend- an eye for misspending and county,” said Pastor Barber. “I release. “All of them are guid- gun-show loophole to help ad- ogy, and the best science. rick Meek. The endorsement of County Commissioner Xavier specifically point to his plans ing their congregations through dress gun violence. We will take advantage of all faith-based community leaders Suarez whose son, Francis Su- to increase our community’s difficult times brought by a The issue that most mo- the County government’s re- is as much of an endearment as arez, is currently city of Miami economic equity by way of in- global pandemic and the raw tivated Penelas’ return to sources and partner with the a need for Penelas. mayor. creased participation in the emotions following the unjust public service is the lack of private sector to bring afford- “I have always relied on their If no candidate wins a ma- county’s economic develop- death of George Floyd. They meaningful progress on mass ability to our housing market. guidance and prayers and now jority of the vote in the August ment and his plans to tackle have been conscientious and transportation. According to We will take on the inequi- more than ever, I need their sup- primary, the two top finishSTATEers will& gentrification by strengthening thoughtful leaders at a time his campaign website, he will ties that exist throughout our port as I continue this journey,” face-off in the NovemberFEDERAL elec- community councils and priori- when so many are in search of be laser focused on transit community by creating poli- Penelas stated. tion. tizing the development of true hope and guidance." and mobility projects along cies that level the playing field APPEALS affordable housing on coun- Penelas’ passion for pub- several of our proposed corri- in terms of access and op- POST-CONVICTION ty-owned land. Our children lic service reflects improving dors. The half-penny Sales Tax portunity for those that have 3.800 STATE & FEDERALSTATE & deserve a better future, and I people's lives through a bold passed by voters in 2002 will been shut out so far and safe- think former Mayor Penelas can agenda that delivers impact- be spent as it was intended ty for those who are bearing Wade Photo 3.850 KarenFEDERAL Photo get us there.” ful results. While Miami-Dade – to build-out mass transit and the brunt of gun violence. And APPEALSHabeas & POST-CONVICAPPEALS Corpus TION During his 15-year absence County mayor, Penelas champi- rail throughout Miami-Dade. we will address other import- 3.800 | 3.850 | Habeas Corpus from the public sector, Penelas oned a number of initiatives to ant issues that are ignored, POST813-445-CONVICTION-7335 has focused on building a suc- help communities of color that THE ALEX PENELAS VISION like mental health. 305-570-2335402 E 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 199 East Flagler Street | Suite 1583.800 Miami, Florida 33131 cessful business, while helping either resulted in immediate The challenges we faced Penelas will work to earn Wade M. Whidden, Esq. Karen Johnson, Esq. Wade M.Wade Whidden, PhotoEsq. 3.850 Karen Photo raise his family in Miami-Dade. benefits or paved the way for in the past in Miami-Dade your trust through the sub- Karen Johnson, Esq. If elected, Penelas will succeed more inclusion and representa- required us to be innovative stance of his policy ideas. He JacksonvilleJacksonville Miami Miami OrlandoHabeasOrlando Naples/Ft. CorpusNaples Myers / Ft. Myers Tampa* Tampa*

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*Main Office. The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you retain counsel, ask us to send you free information about our qualifications and experience. The Miami Times 7 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 Biden-Sanders offer plan for DNC Convention Includes increased taxes, spending increases and idea for tuition-free community colleges BETHANY BLANKLEY lishment of a “high-qual- ICE and Border Protection ity public option plan … enforcement policies and (The Center Square) — A without deductibles" ad- practices. task force created by pre- ministered by the federal The proposal would ex- sumptive Democratic pres- government, not private pand the free meal program idential nominee Joe Biden companies. in K-12 schools, triple Ti- and Sen. Bernie Sanders, According to the docu- tle 1 funding, ban for-profit I-Vt., his former political ri- ment, “Democrats will also private charter schools, op- val, released policy recom- make available on the mar- pose private school vouch- mendations for the Dem- ketplace a platinum-lev- ers, and reinstate Obama- ocratic Party Convention el, federally administered era Title IX transgender platform committee to con- health insurance option student requirements. sider. with low fees and no de- It would also fund grants Called the “unity plat- ductibles, so that every- for historically black col- form,” it emphasizes ex- one will have access to this leges and universities, panded federal spending high-quality, low-cost plan. make tuition at community and taxation in nearly all Low income Americans will colleges free, forgive up to platform areas. It calls for be automatically enrolled in $50,000 worth of student increased federal funding this federally administered debt for graduates em- for housing, infrastructure, option at zero cost to them.” ployed in public service, Social Security, and a large- Seniors would be able to and cancel loans for public scale government-run jobs enroll in Medicare at age 60 servants, teachers and dis- program, and increases tax- instead of age 65. abled students. Matt Rourke/AP es on higher income earn- The proposal includes Republican National From left, Democratic presidential candidates, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., former ers. implementing 12 weeks of Committee spokesman Vice President Joe Biden, talks before a Democratic presidential primary debate, "Though the end result is paid family and medical Steve Guest tweeted that Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Charleston, S.C. not what I or my supporters leave, a $15 minimum wage, the task force had plagia- would have written alone, and support for a House rized numerous sections radical agenda verbatim is champion in its lurch to the years of experience copying the task forces have created bill that “would establish “word-for-word” from proof that while Bernie may left," Guest tweeted. He also from others, now his task a good policy blueprint that a commission to examine Sanders' platform. not be the one leading the referred to Biden's previous force is straight up copying will move this country in a how the legacy of 246 years "The fact Joe Biden has Democrat Party, Biden is plagiarism scandals, saying, from Bernie’s 2020 cam- much-needed progressive of slavery and another cen- embraced Bernie Sanders’ more than happy to be his "Bottom Line: Joe Biden has paign proposals." direction," Sanders said. tury of Jim Crow segrega- Biden said the plan was a tion continues to impact "bold, transformative plat- the economic prospects of form for our party and for Black Americans today, and our country." to recommend remedies." “This is not a unity group, Recommendations also this is surrendering to the include extending Afford- socialists,” House Minori- able Care Act coverage to ty Leader Kevin McCar- individuals who fall under thy, R-Calif., told "Fox & the Obama-era Deferred Friends" Thursday. Action for Childhood Arriv- “Joe has a long history of als (DACA) program, and doing nothing,” McCarthy allowing illegal immigrants said, “but now he shows that to purchase unsubsidized he'll even surrender to the coverage in the ACA mar- socialist wing of the party, ketplace. because remember, Bernie The proposal also repeals Sanders is not a Democrat, several Trump adminis- he was registered as a so- tration policies related to cialist, ran as a socialist and travel bans, asylum, and that's what the new wing of migration, and calls for a the party is craving.” “roadmap to citizenship,” While it does not include which includes Biden’s a "Medicare-for-All" plan 100-day moratorium on de- that Sanders supports, the portations of illegal immi- proposal calls for the estab- grants and would transform The Miami Times 9 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 Wilson successfully pushes for FAA extension Public comment period on District Congresswoman Wilson. comment period, I was ex- noise and air pollution,” she “Members of my staff have tremely frustrated during continued. flight paths extended until July 24 met with representatives of the call by a feeling that the This is not the lawmaker’s several homeowner asso- proposed flight path plan is first environmental battle. JOYCE JONES which it claims will improve ciations who echoed these a fait accompli that cannot During her tenure as prin- the safety and efficiency of grave concerns.” be changed and my constit- cipal of Skyway Elementary, Miami, FL – At the urging air and ground operations at Congresswoman Wilson uents’ concerns will fall on Miami-Dade County allowed of Congresswoman Fred- local airports. It also would pushed for an extension of deaf ears,” added Congress- a garbage company called erica S. Wilson, the Federal require airplanes to fly over the public comment period, woman Wilson. Agripost to build a $27-million Aviation Administration an- specific, synchronized GPS which was set to expire on That frustration is exac- compost plant across from nounced today that it will points that will result in sev- July 10, because she believes erbated by constituents’ the school, which she feared extend to July 24, the public en different flight paths di- that many residents have belief that other more afflu- would put at risk the health of comment period on the Draft rectly above a concentrated been too preoccupied by the ent communities were able students and staff and adverse- Environmental Assessment area in the North Biscayne COVID-19 pandemic and in to successfully lobby for ly affect the children’s ability for the South-Central Florida corridor neighborhoods in part because they were not modifications before their to learn. She and her students Metroplex NextGen Project. Congresswoman Wilson’s adequately informed or were environmental assessment mobilized the community and The decision was made a day district, which already must unaware of the looming July phase. relentlessly lobbied school after the Florida lawmaker contend with noise pollution Congresswoman 10 deadline. While some “They fear that this is yet board and government officials hosted a conference call with created by railroad traffic. Frederica S. Wilson constituents attended the another example of the dis- until the plant was closed. several representatives from “In recent weeks, my of- FAA’s virtual public work- parate treatment of the haves “I hope to once again suc- the agency, Miami Interna- fice has received many con- FAA’s proposed plan. They shop meetings, the platform and have-nots in American cessfully lobby for a solution tional Airport, and local gov- stituent complaints about are deeply concerned that did not allow participants to culture, which is unaccept- that will encourage the FAA ernment officials. distressingly high levels of it not only threatens their ask follow-up questions that able. For generations, mi- to provide some relief to my According to the FAA, the flight traffic and an reaseinc quality of life, but also will would have enabled them nority and low-income com- constituents and strongly urge project includes upgraded, in pollution and soot on diminish the property val- to fully flesh out their con- munities have been plagued them to take advantage of this modernizing flight proce- their properties from low ues of thousands of homes cerns. by environmental injustice opportunity to make their dures that include new and flying planes, which constit- in Miami-Dade County’s “While I am pleased that in various forms, includ- voices heard,” Congresswom- more predictable flight paths, uents believe is tied to the northeast corridor,” said the FAA has extended the ing contaminated water and an Wilson said. Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Gimenez Municipal defense on limits put on wish - it’s absolutely neces- ed. That is the science. everything else that I was sary. I worked with the county’s forced to close on Thursday restaurants, gyms, local businesses It’s clear from the science restaurants group earlier this by emergency order and to be — both the CDC and the week to produce a compro- able to lift the current curfew. Miami Times Staff Report people not practicing social WHO — that social gather- mise until we can tamp down I am pained that people’s distancing during the month ings, especially indoors, with- the spread and allowed out- livelihoods are being impact- MIAMI — I want to stress of June. These are the factors out masks is a recipe for a door dining. I also worked ed. That is not my goal. In what I have been saying since that our medical experts from public health disaster. with the gyms and exercise fact, I informed the Board of Monday: I have never said Jackson Health, U-Health and Unfortunately, restaurants studios to allow them to stay County Commissioners this restaurants are to blame for the medical schools from FIU are the only business where open only if their customers week during their meeting the current spike. I’ve ex- and UM, as well as the Flori- people must remove their use masks while exercising that we are putting togeth- plained many times that the da Department of Health have masks to eat and drink, and indoors. er a $30 million program to spike was caused by various shared with me and I have re- with our current positivity My administration’s goal help those businesses recent- factors — all involving social iterated in media interviews rate throughout the County, is to continue to open up the ly closed to stay afloat until gatherings without masks and all week. it would be irresponsible and economy in a safe manner. they can open again. little to no social distancing, The rising COVID-19 pos- outright derelict for me to al- Unfortunately, the numbers I will not put our commu- whether at private parties at itivity rate will overwhelm low indoor dining at this time. Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez right now are not allowing us nity’s health and our hospi- people’s homes, graduation hospitals unless everyone As it is, the positivity rate to do so. It’s up to each and tals’ ability to save COVID-19 parties, Memorial Day week- does their part and uses means that one of every four and the spread is airborne every one of us to make it patients in peril to score po- end parties and street pro- masks at all times, practices or even one of every three with studies showing longer possible to open restaurants, litical points. This is too seri- tests, as well as at restaurants social distancing and washes diners are carrying the virus, periods of time where the bowling alleys, banquet halls, ous, and people’s lives are at that turned into bars with their hands often. It’s not a whether they know it or not, contagion remains suspend- entertainment venues and stake. The Miami Times 10 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 Florida is lacking supply of the COVID-19 drug state. DeSantis did not spec- due a shipment at the end Remdesivir has helped to heal ify where the supply came of this week or next week, from, though New York Gov. they wanted to have enough patients from across the state Andrew Cuomo said Friday because they were using it. CHRISTINE SEXTON “I am in contact with fed- he was sending a shipment to The physicians like it, and NSF eral officials in hopes of -ad Florida. with the uptick of people in dressing this matter immedi- Appearing with Miami the hospitals, (it) was need- TALLAHASSEE --- U.S. ately,” Rubio, R-Fla., said in a Dade County Mayor Carlos ed,” DeSantis said Monday. Sen. Marco Rubio said Mon- statement posted on his Twit- Gimenez and Jackson Health “We are obviously going to day he had received reports ter account. System CEO Carlos Migoya, work to make sure that sup- from several Florida hospi- Rubio’s remarks came as DeSantis said that a deliv- ply is replenished as much tals in the previous 24 hours Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ery of remdesivir had been as we can going forward.” about a potential shortage told reporters at a Miami “dropped” to Florida hospi- Cuomo announced Friday of a key drug that has been news conference that a supply ‘I am in contact with federal officials in hopes of ad- tals over the weekend. that New York was going to used to help patients battling of remdesivir had been sent dressing this matter immediately’ --- Marco Rubio, U.S. “That was a request be- send enough remdesivir to COVID-19. to several hospitals across the Senate cause even though they were SEE DRUG 12A

because I’m still paid for do- Administration announced operations after the effects ones out,” noted Lewis. “ The sis caused by COVID-19. ing the same thing I was be- that nearly $1 billion of those of the COVID-19 pandemic recently hired Black pilots Their website’s page, “Our PILOT fore.” relief funds will be distribut- subside.” will have been here less time, COVID-19 Response” states, CONTINUED FROM 1A But for an industry that ed to airports located with- Also included in the so they’ll be the first ones fur- “We're working diligently to contributes $1.7 trillion into in the state of Florida, and CARES Act was a $58 bil- loughed.” provide resources for mem- viewed and hired, but now, U.S. economic activity and Congresswoman Frederica lion airline stimulus package The current COVID-19 bers experiencing job dis- the airlines will eventually more than 10 million in U.S. S. Wilson ensured that more available in a combination of surge has led to a potential, placement, and to bring you have to start downsizing and jobs, daily operations and than $340M will be distribut- loans and grants, with sever- pandemic second wave. The the latest industry updates as furloughing.” job security has morphed. ed to South Florida airports al strings attached. Airlines future for U.S. carriers ap- they develop.” COVID-19 altered the According to a July 6 Busi- in her 24th congressional considered critical to nation- pears uncertain, as well as Specifically, OBAP offers routes and composition ness Insider report, Amer- district. al security, such as Boeing, that of Black pilots. its laid off or furloughed of Lewis’ flights. Prior to ican Airlines informed em- Miami International Air- are eligible for an additional “If they’ve been there members access to a transi- the pandemic, many South ployees they need to cut port was awarded $207 mil- $17 billion in loans that re- awhile, they’ll be okay,” said tion mentor, as well as help American routes were not 7,000 – 8,000 flight atten- lion in funding, making MIA quired airlines and related in- Lewis. “But if they only got with resumes and interview open. Lewis said he flew dants and a total of about the largest grant recipient dustries to not lay off or fur- hired the last year or so, they preparation to assist mem- mainly to South America and 20,000 employees. The same among all airports in Flori- lough any workers, but only may get furloughed. If they’re bers in pursuing future em- Europe to London. In addi- day, travel industry research da. MIA officials will use the until September 30. On that still in training, they may not ployment opportunities. tion, Lewis picked up more affiliate Skift, reported that grant to support the airport’s date, Congress was wagering get that job.” “OBAP can go around cargo flights; these are not Delta anticipated furlough- ongoing facilitation of essen- the crisis would be winding According to Lewis, the fu- talking to inner city schools subject to Europe’s current ing about 2,500 pilots. These tial travel and trade, and to down. It has not. ture for Black pilots will de- to let kids know what they travel ban on U.S. residents. accounts were followed by prepare the global gateway Four-and-a-half months pend on helping those who can do, Lewis suggested. “I’m flying with less hours Newsweek’s July 8 headline, to resume full operations into the pandemic, con- experience layoffs or fur- There are mentoring pro- than I have in the past, but “United Airlines could fur- as one of America’s leading firmed coronavirus casesloughs get back on their feet, grams with OBAP. We talk I’m still flying a relatively lough 36,000 U.S. workers passenger and cargo hubs. have spiked again across the as well as longer-term efforts about keeping those kids full schedule,” said Lewis despite billions in federal “I appreciate the federal nation, and the crisis doesn’t to provide opportunities for in school. The earlier they who added that he hasn’t ex- bailout.” government for recognizing show signs of letting up. exposure and recruitment. get exposed to it [aviation perienced a pay cut. Southwest joined the lat- MIA’s critical role as the bus- Most major airlines report- “It’s going to set things careers], the better off, be- “I was supposed to go to ter industry leaders in their iest international gateway in ed unprecedented reductions back,” explained Lewis. “It cause it does take a while Captain on a 767 starting announcement of generous Florida and third busiest in of more than 70% in passen- might be a year or two be- to achieve. There are alot of April 1, so I did lose that voluntary severance offers the nation,” said Miami-Dade ger volume and revenues. fore we start hiring full-scale things you have to do.” promotion. I should be a intended to mitigate against County Mayor Carlos A. Notwithstanding their tax- again. The airlines will have Lewis remains optimistic Captain right now, but they the need for involuntary Gimenez when he learned of payer-funded cash infusions, to re-structure like they did about the aviation industry sent those planes back to the measures. the funding. “This aid will in early July, Delta, United after 9/11.” and said that those who are desert and cut the schedule. The Miami Times reported certainly help our County’s and American announced an- The Organization of Black committed, will make it. His It’s like a raise I didn’t get, April 22 that the CARES Act largest economic engine, ticipated furloughs and lay- Aerospace Professionals final words of wisdom for fu- but compared to other peo- allocated $10 billion in emer- which supports one out of offs of thousands of workers. (OBAP) is stepping up to the ture pilots: “Remain focused ple out there, I feel fortunate. gency aviation relief fund- every five jobs locally, make “Just like any other layoff, task, proactively respond- on your goal, and never give My lifestyle hasn’t changed ing. The Federal Aviation a speedier return to normal the last ones in are the first ing to the employment cri- up.” The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 The Miami Times 12 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 Wells Fargo donation helps small businesses The corporation announced a new $400 million plan that starts in July

Miami Times Staff Report owned businesses closed when COVID hit. That is a dispro- In April, Wells Fargo an- portionate impact not only to nounced it would donate gross the entrepreneurs but also to proceeds from the Paycheck the employees they have and Protection Plan to nonprofits the pocketbook,” Flores stated. working with small businesses. Through June 30, Wells Fargo This month, the bank has funded loans under the PPP for ramped up its efforts by un- more than 179,000 customers, veiling the details of an ap- with an average loan amount of proximately $400 million $56,000, totaling $10.1 billion. initiative to help small busi- Of the loans made, 84 per- nesses impacted by the ongo- cent of those are for companies ing COVID-19 pandemic. with less than ten employees; The goal is to help keep the 60 percent were for amounts of doors of small businesses open, $25,000 or less; and, 90 percent retain employees, and rebuild. of these applicants had $2 mil- Through Wells Fargo’s new lion or less in annual revenue. ‘We also noticed that diverse individuals were having a very negative impact, and with the data, it was coming Open for Business Fund, the Given the federal govern- to 41 percent or 450,000 Black-owned businesses closed when COVID hit.’ --- Jenny Flores, Wells Fargo’s head of company will engage nonprof- ment’s extension of the PPP, small business growth philanthropy. it organizations to provide Wells Fargo will reopen its PPP capital, technical support, and loan application process to eli- the rate of the industry. will provide grants and low- communities. We want them tentially $1 billion of impact long-term resiliency programs gible customers as soon as pos- Among the first grantees cost capital to more than 2,800 to be able to do new loans and in a three-year period,” Flores to small businesses, empha- sible through a link in Business are Expanding Black Busi- entrepreneurs, focusing on to have grant money.” added. sizing those that are minori- Online Banking, the bank not- ness Credit Initiative (EBBC), preventing loss in revenue, Wells Fargo counts as one “When they get the loans ty-owned businesses. ed in a news release. which will support the launch sustaining employment, and of the top PPP lenders in the and recycle that and then for “We realized early on that Additionally, the Wells Far- of a Black Vision Fund to in- averting vacancies among vul- country and has spent a lot of every million CDFI loans out small businesses were taking go Open for Business Fund’s crease the flow of capital to nerable small business owners time understanding various to small businesses, they can the brunt of what was hap- initial grants will allocate $28 Black-focused CDFIs for trans- in urban and rural markets na- strategies to assist small busi- support 18 businesses and cre- pening with COVID-19 and million to Community Devel- formational work to close the tionwide. nesses, Flores declared. ate 31 jobs. the economic slowdown that opment Financial Institutions racial wealth gap in African “This is an extension of the “We have key members “Hence, if you take the $250 occurred,” said Jenny Flores, (CDFIs), also known as non- American communities. commitment we had to diverse across the country, and I talk million and work through it, Wells Fargo’s head of small profit community lenders. The CDFIs will also receive businesses,” Flores noted. to entrepreneurs directly,” she it’s thousands of businesses business growth philanthropy. The grants are aimed at em- capital for urgent deployment “Small businesses need cash said. we’re impacting in such a pos- “We also noticed that di- powering Black and African to impacted businesses in the to open again, and we are put- “This reflects a very thought- itive way. We’re really proud verse individuals were having American-owned small busi- Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and ting $260 million for communi- ful approach, one that is based of the opportunity we have to a very negative impact, and nesses, which the National Midwest. ty development financial pock- on really putting the customer collaborate with CDFIs and with the data, it was coming Bureau of Economic Research Further, a Local Initiatives et lenders that have a track right at the center, listening to particularly those who are led to 41 percent or 450,000 Black- said are closing at nearly twice Support Corporation (LISC) record of reaching diverse what they need. This has po- by diverse entrepreneurs.”

scarce, we were incredibly ers, we will deploy remde- The supply shortage comes and temporarily shut down had 400 patients with moved by the generosity of sivir to help Florida care as Florida hospitals face re- the portal hospitals used COVID-19 as of Monday, DRUG states around the country for patients as it waits for cord numbers of COVID-19 to request the drug. But up from 200 about a month CONTINUED FROM 10A that stepped up to provide further supply from the admissions. The state re- new supplies were made ago. Migoya said that while supplies and medical per- federal government. We ported 12,624 additional available to hospitals the the hospital is seeing an in- the state to treat 280 corona- sonnel in our time of need," will stand by our fellow COVID-19 cases Monday, following day. crease in younger patients, virus-infected patients until Cuomo said in a prepared Americans every step of bringing the total to 282,435 Miami-Dade County there also has been an in- a federal shipment arrived. statement. “I said at the the way as our nation fights since the pandemic began. has had by far the most crease in older patients "When New York was time that we would return COVID-19 together." The Florida Department COVID-19 cases in the coming back. climbing the COVID the favor if and when other Remdesivir is an experi- of Health also notified hos- state. “That means the younger mountain with no end in states needed help. Today, mental drug being used to pitals July 1 that the remde- Migoya said Jackson, people contaminated the sight and resources were on behalf of all New York- treat COVID-19 patients. sivir supply was exhausted a major public hospital, older people,” he said. The Miami Times 13 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 Finance

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The Dr. James McCune Smith Endowed Scholarship fund benefits the next generation Miami Times Staff Report college in teaching, learning, research, leader- ship and service locally and globally,” said Toyin Capital Rx, the fastest-growing pharmacy Tofade, Dean and Tenured Professor at Howard benefit manager (“PBM”) in the U.S., has estab- University College of Pharmacy. “Working in lished the Dr. James McCune Smith Endowed tandem with Capital Rx, we will have the oppor- Scholarship fund to support the next generation tunity to raise African American and Minority of pharmacists at Howard University’s College student leaders who have the potential to influ- of Pharmacy. ence the future of our noble profession.” “Similarly, it is our goal to support talented, Capital Rx founded this scholarship on June- aspiring pharmacists with their academic ex- teenth to commemorate the life of Dr. James penses while honoring Dr. Smith’s enduring leg- McCune Smith, a pioneer in medicine, thought acy by endowing this scholarship in his name.” leader of the abolitionist movement, famed or- “Black men and women are critically under- ator, journalist and philosopher. Born enslaved represented in healthcare, comprising only and freed upon the passing of the New York 5.25% of pharmacists and 6% of surgeons and Emancipation Law in 1821, Dr. Smith graduated doctors.* “Each of us has a role to play in pav- at the top of his class from medical school, ing a more equitable path for the future of the becoming the first Black physician to hold a industry,” said AJ Loiacono, Founder and CEO university degree. at Capital Rx. “Building upon the principles of Although denied access to American medical innovation, diversity, and accessibility that are schools due to racial discrimination, he earned embedded within our Corporate DNA, Capital this distinction at the University of Glasgow. Rx is committed to supporting more Black men After returning to New York, Dr. Smith opened and women in the pharmacy space. Creating his practice at 93 West Broadway, becoming the this scholarship is just the beginning.” first Black person to own and operate a phar- “This endowment represents a natural part- macy in the U.S. The library behind his pharma- nership between Capital Rx – an innovator in cy became an intellectual hub and meeting spot pharmacy benefits management – and our Col- for key figures of the abolitionist movement lege of Pharmacy, which strives to be a premier SEE FUNDS 16B

“Black men and women are critically underrepresented in healthcare, comprising only 5.25% of pharmacists and 6% of surgeons and doctors. Each of us has a role to play in paving a more equitable path for the future of the industry.”

AJ LOIACONO Founder and CEO at Capital Rx

OneUnited Bank advances Blackout Day 2020 and will use our spending power to demonstrate that Black America and its allies today is a new day in America. We believe in justice and equality for all Americans.” exemplify how to best use #BlackOutDay2020 started out as a big idea on our massive spending power social media and quickly caught fire, going from non-existence to becoming a nationwide conversa- The Blackout Coalition, in partnership with tion and movement to organize our spending power OneUnited Bank, is proud to announce the success to create positive social change in America. Across of #BlackOutDay2020. Black America and its allies SEE BLACKOUT 16B successfully demonstrated their understanding of how to use their spending power to create positive change in America. With over two million registering “Black America and its allies can and will their support on social media, and millions more use our spending power to demonstrate that committed to the process, Black America and its allies are prepared to utilize their economic power to today is a new day in America. We believe in ensure corporations and governmental entities rec- ognize and respect the political, social and economic justice and equality for all Americans.” rights of Black Americans. Calvin Martyr, one of the founders of The Black Out CALVIN MARTYR Coalition, stated “Black America and its allies can Co-founder, The Black Out Coalition Kevin Cohee OneUnited Bank The Miami Times 15 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 AMERICAN AIRLINES pledges 1 million business points Minority-owned businesses get a boost from aviation for travel assistance

“Now, more than ever, we each PARKER DIAKITE have expressed concerns about is giving up to 1 million Business budget constraints due to a decline in Extra® points to small businesses have a responsibility to consider A recent customer survey conduct- corporate giving in light of the coro- and nonprofit organizations in need of how we can do our part to care for ed by American Airlines revealed that navirus. travel support. The airline will award the communities we serve. We’re travelers’ primary concern during the “Now, more than ever, we each 500,000 points to help these groups proud to leverage our position to coronavirus outbreak is the impact on have a responsibility to consider how cover future travel costs and match small and local businesses, followed we can do our part to care for the up to an additional 500,000 points support these organizations and closely by the general economy and communities we serve,” said Ken based on member gifts through July the entrepreneurial leaders who the health of their friends and family Charles, American’s Chief Inclusion 31. drive them forward and hope our members. and Diversity Officer. “We’re proud to “Our conversations with customers According to the study, 8 out of 10 leverage our position to support these and research throughout the corona- customers will join us.” customers surveyed said the concern organizations and the entrepreneurial virus pandemic reveal a notable con- KEN CHARLES for small and local businesses is leaders who drive them forward and cern for the viability of small business- American’s Chief “very important right now.” In addition, hope our customers will join us.” es,” said Alison Taylor, American’s Inclusion and Diversity Officer many of the airline’s beneficiaries That’s why the airline company SEE POINTS 16B

SOUTHEASTERN GROCERS FUNDS MINORITY NONPROFIT GRANT The Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity program funds nonprofits supporting minority communities

Miami Times Staff Report review and evaluate all appli- cations. Grant awards will be Southeastern Grocers, Inc. announced in December 2020. (SEG), parent company and The namesake for the Ro- home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, may Davis Belonging, Inclu- Harveys Supermarket and sion and Diversity Grant Pro- Winn-Dixie grocery stores, gram is 20-year Winn-Dixie together with the SEG Gives associate, Romay Davis. Last Foundation, announced July year, SEG and the Montgom- 7 the launch of the Romay ery, Alabama Winn-Dixie Davis Belonging, Inclusion store celebrated Ms. Romay and Diversity Grant Program. for her 100th birthday. During This vital grant program will a time when women and peo- provide nonprofits supporting ple of color faced restricted minority communities with rights, Ms. Romay consistent- opportunities to receive fund- ly broke barriers and shattered ing to serve diverse sectors. glass ceilings by challenging As the country faces chal- society’s limited beliefs. Ms. lenging times with a global Romay served in World War pandemic and heightened II (WWII), graduated from racial distress, Southeastern New York University (NYU) Grocers remains commit- and thrived in a 30-year fash- ted to fostering a culture of ion career. belonging and inclusion for After retirement, she con- people of all backgrounds. tinued to blaze trails by earn- To support the fight for racial ing a Master’s degree and a equality and social justice, Black Belt in Taekwondo. At SEG Gives Foundation is of- the young age of 80, Ms. Ro- fering nonprofits in communi- may rejoined the workforce ties throughout its seven-state as a Winn-Dixie associate. footprint the opportunity to Ms. Romay has achieved The namesake for the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program is 20-year Winn-Dixie apply for grant funds to help many milestones throughout address racial disparities in her accomplished life, and it associate, Romay Davis. health care and food insecu- rity. The SEG Gives Founda- is SEG’s hope that this grant, Southeastern Grocers, Inc. BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Más, Harveys Supermarket Elizabeth Thompson, Exec- named in her honor, provides (SEG), parent company and Supermarket and Winn-Dixie and Winn-Dixie stores. SEG utive Vice President & Chief tion has a longstanding inspiration and opportunity home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, are well-known and well-re- Gives Foundation aligns our People Officer for Southeast- for others to do the same. Harveys Supermarket and spected regional brands with giving with the causes that ern Grocers, said, “At South- history of supporting The SEG Gives Foundation Winn-Dixie grocery stores, deep heritages, strong neigh- are important to the com- eastern Grocers, we take pride has a longstanding history is one of the largest conven- borhood ties, proud histories munities we serve, including in cultivating an environment programs that help of supporting programs that tional supermarket compa- of giving back, talented and the fight against hunger and of belonging, inclusion and di- help bridge the gap of racial nies in the U.S. SEG grocery caring associates and strong relief to those affected by versity. As a people first com- bridge the gap of racial disparities impacting people stores, liquor stores and commitments to providing extreme weather and natural pany, we are committed to cre- of color in larger numbers. in-store pharmacies serve the best possible quality and disasters. ating a thriving culture with disparities impacting Southeastern Grocers is com- communities throughout the value to customers. For more information, vis- stores that reflect the local mitted to continuing its part- seven southeastern states of SEG Gives Foundation is it www.bilo.com, www.fres- communities we serve. Em- people of color in larger nerships with organizations Alabama, Florida, Georgia, the charitable arm of South- coymas.com, www.harveys- bracing and celebrating our such as the American Red Louisiana, Mississippi, North eastern Grocers, parent supermarkets.com and www. differences makes us stronger, numbers. Southeastern Cross, Feeding America and Carolina and South Carolina. company of BI-LO, Fresco y winndixie.com. and we are honored to stand Folds of Honor to influence with our associates, custom- Grocers is committed diverse sectors of the South- ers and neighbors to support east. nonprofits that positively im- to continuing its part- For additional information pact our communities. We are nerships with organi- about the Romay Davis Be- #BlackLivesMatter stronger together.” longing, Inclusion and Di- The Romay Davis Belong- zations such as the versity Grant Program, in- ing, Inclusion and Diversi- cluding details on required ty Grant Program will be- American Red Cross, documentation, organization- gin accepting applications al requirements, the South- on July 8 and remain open Feeding America and eastern Grocers’ Inclusion and through Sept. 8. Organizations Diversity Statement and more, throughout Southeastern Gro- Folds of Honor to influ- visit www.segrocers.com/ cers’ footprint can apply for careers/whychooseus. To grants ranging from $5,000 to ence diverse sectors of submit an application online, $25,000. The SEG Inclusion please visit www.seggives. and Diversity Committee will the Southeast. com/grantapp. The Miami Times 16 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 Black CEO leads Amazon-acquired startup BLACKOUT CONTINUED FROM 14B Aicha Evans is now the female head the nation, America is mourning the deaths of new self-driving car company Zoox of too many innocent Black people who have been killed by racism. Peaceful protestors, Miami Times Staff Report and our exceptionally talented including diverse ethnicities and generations, team working every day to real- are fighting for justice for the many lives lost Aicha Evans is making history ize that vision. We now have an to police brutality and violence at the hands in the tech industry as a Black even greater opportunity to real- of vigilantes. Today elected officials, cor- woman CEO of a self-driving car ize a fully autonomous future." porations and organizations are joining the start-up called Zoox that has re- Evans was appointed Zoox's movement to address systemic racism at all cently been acquired by Amazon CEO last year. Prior to that, she levels from the board room to senior man- for $1.2 billion. As Zoox remains spent 12 years at Intel where she agement, staffing, policies and brand name. a standalone business, she and served as a general manager in Change is in the air; Black America will no Jesse Levinson, the company's the communication and devic- longer tolerate injustice and inequality. co-founder and CTO, will con- es group and the chief strategy In 2016, the #BankBlack and #BuyBlack tinue their subsequent roles in officer. She brought to the com- Movements began with a simple text and call the company. pany the experience of running a to action from rapper and activist Killer Mike "This acquisition solidifies 7,000-person engineering team, "This acquisition solidifies Zoox's impact on the autono- to Black America to move its money to Black Zoox's impact on the autono- and leading it toward commer- mous driving industry…we now have an even greater oppor- owned banks, to garner the economic spend- mous driving industry," Evans cialization. tunity to realize a fully autonomous future." Aicha Evans ing power of Black America and re-channel it said in an Amazon blog post. Based in Foster City, Califor- back into our communities. Since that time, "We have made great strides nia, Zoox was founded in 2014 ering safe, clean, and enjoyable Levinson. while corporate America remained relatively with our purpose-built approach and is now taking a further step transportation to the world" For more information about silent, OneUnited Bank actively supported to safe, autonomous mobility, in accelerating its path to "deliv- with Amazon's support, said Zoox, visit zoox.com social justice movements including #Black- LivesMatter, #TakeAKnee, the #1619Project…. and now the incredibly successful #Black- OutDay2020. The Bank has consistently Cune Smith Schol- costs for employer encouraged the Black community to use its arship fund, and groups. considerable financial might more purpose- FUNDS we invite our part- By establishing a fully to send a message that is part protest, CONTINUED FROM 14B ners, friends, col- competitive mar- part progress. Today with the backdrop of leagues and those ketplace for drug proven systemic racism, the Black communi- including Frederick similarly inspired pricing, Capital Rx ty is facing another pivotal moment in time. Douglass. by the story of Dr. focuses its resourc- “As the largest Black owned bank in Ameri- “Dr. Smith’s aca- Smith to help us es on deploying ac- ca, we are compelled to play a leadership role demic journey was grow this endow- tionable strategies to galvanize our community and allies in sup- made possible by ment and magnify that improve plan port of #BlackOutDay2020, and to fight for abolitionist bene- our impact.” performance and social and economic justice,” stated Kevin factors who fund- To make a pledge patient outcomes. Cohee, Chairman & CEO of OneUnited Bank. ed his education or for more in- The company’s “We need to use our power – our spending and travel,” said formation, please commitment to in- power, our vote and our voice – to demand Loiacono. “Similar- contact Sara Ganz novation, technol- criminal justice reform and to close the racial ly, it is our goal to at sganz@cap-rx. ogy, and service is wealth gap.” support talented, com. why Capital Rx is OneUnited Bank is the premier bank for aspiring pharma- the fastest-growing urban communities, the largest Black-owned cists with their ac- ABOUT CAPITAL pharmacy benefit bank, the first Black internet bank and a Com- ademic expenses RX manager in Amer- munity Development Financial Institution while honoring Dr. Capital Rx is re- ica. (CDFI). Its mission is to provide affordable Smith’s enduring defining the way For more infor- financial services to support economic devel- legacy by endow- prescriptions are mation, please vis- opment in urban communities and maintain ing this scholarship priced and admin- it http://www.cap- superior financial performance to maximize in his name.” istered in the U.S. rx.com. shareholder value. Loiacono con- Through its cluded, “Together Clearinghouse with Howard Uni- ModelSM, Capi- versity’s College of tal Rx unlocks the Pharmacy, we are pharmacy supply honored to launch chain and reduc- the Dr. James Mc- es prescription CITY OF MIAMI NOTICE OF SOLICITATION

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Visit www.Ches- sessions. its initiatives, please Park West Community terRealtyGroup.com/ To learn more visit www.miamicra. Redevelopment Agen- Registration or call about the Southeast/ com/SEOPW or call cy (“SEOPW CRA”) 305-894-9361 for more Overtown Park West (305) 679-6800. and Chester Realty Group announced a new homeownership CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA education initiative to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING help guide individuals and families as they A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of navigate through the Miami, Florida on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 9:00 AM at City Hall, journey of homeown- located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, 33133 for the ership. purpose of granting the following: The workshops are geared towards first A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH time home buyers ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR-FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE with low-to moder- VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, ate-income in Over- CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER’S town and Miami-Dade RECOMMENDATION AND WRITTEN FINDING, ATTACHED AND County. Beginning INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT “A,” PURSUANT TO SECTION July 24, 2020, the 29-B SUBSECTION (C) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SEOPW CRA will MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CHARTER”); WAIVING THE sponsor a series of REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING free “Preparing You PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF for Homeownership MIAMI, AS AMENDED (“CITY CODE”) BASED UPON RESOLUTIONS & Credit Counseling” R-16-0347 AND R-16-0348, ADOPTED JULY 29, 2016, AND virtual workshops SUBSEQUENT SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS OF TUESDAY, powered by Chester NOVEMBER 8TH, 2016 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE RELATED Realty Group, over the AMENDMENT OF THE CHARTER AS CERTIFIED BY RESOLUTION course of the next two R-16-0618, ADOPTED DECEMBER 8, 2016 (COLLECTIVELY, “CITY years. COMMISSION AND VOTER REFERENDUM APPROVALS”), AS NOT Workshops will be BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI made available to par- (“CITY”); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ticipants via zoom in EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”), IN A FORM light of social distanc- ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY OF ing COVID-19 guide- MIAMI (“CITY”) AND DADE HERITAGE TRUST, INC., A NOT-FOR- lines. Chester Realty PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER FEDERAL LAWS, Group designed the (“LESSEE”), FOR THE CITY-OWNED BUILDING LOCATED AT 190 workshop series to SOUTHEAST 12TH TERRACE, MIAMI, FL 33131 (“PROPERTY”) pre-qualify home- FOR A TERM OF THIRTY (30) YEARS, WITH TWO (2) THIRTY buyer applicants for (30) YEAR RENEWALS, FOR MINIMUM ANNUAL RENT OF SIX SEOPW CRA pre-con- HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00) IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS struction homes and OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00), WITH CONSUMER PRICE INDEX each session will ad- ADJUSTMENTS, AND WITH RESTRICTIONS, REVERSIONS, dress closing cost as- AND RETENTION BY THE CITY OF ALL OTHER RIGHTS TO sistance, credit prepa- SEOPW CRA Twin ownership communi- tive Director. 24, 2020 through Au- THE PROPERTY, WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MORE ration assistance, Homes located at 1900 ty. You are a formida- The first home- gust 18, 2020. Regis- SPECIFICALLY TO BE SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT IN personal budgeting NW 2nd Court, Miami, ble stakeholder when ownership and credit tration is open to all ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY COMMISSION AND VOTER assistance, and home- FL 33136. The SEOPW you are a homeown- counseling workshop Miami-Dade County REFERENDUM APPROVALS. ownership counseling. CRA Twin homes be- er,” says Neil Shiver, is scheduled for July residents. Sessions “We approached the ing constructed are SEOPW CRA Execu- The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present SEOPW CRA with the each 3-bedroom/2.5 or represented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any idea of helping the Re- bath two-story sin- proposition before the City Commission in which the City Commission development Area and gle-family homes, may take action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of Miami-Dade County totaling 4,083 square the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at residents achieve and feet. It is expected to this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the leverage generational be completed in late proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which wealth through home- Summer 2020. 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MLB AGREES TO 60-GAME SEASON

The Miami Marlins will open their short- ues to be a major story in South Florida and UNDERDOGS MIAMI MARLINS OPEN ITS ened season against the Philadelphia Phil- other MLB cities. lies on July 24. The team’s home opener will Michael Hill, Marlins President of Baseball SHORTENED SEASON AGAINST PHILADELPHIA be July 27 against the Baltimore Orioles. The Operations stated: “This is a daily battle; Marlins will only be facing teams from the the disease is still out there. The pandemic MARK STALLWORTH Cancelling this season, and the devastat- National League and American League East. is still out there. Florida’s recording record Miami Times Contributor ing financial impact of doing so, may be just They will end their season on September 27 highs and daily reports of the virus… We the beginning of the end for the minor-league in New York facing the Yankees. have to continue to be smart. We have to As baseball officials continue with a structure as it has existed for decades. Us- When you have 60 games to prove how continue to be disciplined as players, as planned start to the Major-League season, ing the leverage of the expiring Professional good or how bad you are, and have a younger staff, as an organization, because you know they made it official that the 2020 Mi- Baseball Agreement that connects the two roster that doesn’t know any better, you this is a daily and ongoing battle.” nor-League season has been canceled. That organizations, MLB officials are determined tend to get excited about your chances. Fans eventually may be allowed in stadi- means the 160 affiliated minor-league teams to consolidate and streamline the setup, The Miami Marlins have been continuous ums, the only reference to fans inside MLB’s in 14 leagues across 43 states, and more claiming it would help the big-league teams underdogs for so many years and hopefully 101-page operation manual says that: “If than 5,000 players, are officially out of work manage their prospects, reduce travel costs this will be the year they turn it around. The and when play resumes with fans, Clubs for this season as a result of the COVID-19 and ensure better facilities. These new rules Miami Marlins will continue to resume their must adhere to all requirements of the 2020 pandemic. This includes the seven Miami along with the cancelation of Minor League workouts, but the threat of the virus contin- BSOP [Best Stadium Operating Practices] Marlins Minor League Affiliates, the Wichita Baseball should accelerate Major League unless MLB specifically provides otherwise.” Wind Surge (Pacific Coast League, Triple-A), Baseball (MLB) debuts for new players. Marlins CEO Derek Jeter stated “Any plans the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Southern The Major League Baseball Players “Major League Baseball is that we’re going to have, we want our fans League, Double-A), the Jupiter Hammerheads Association has agreed to play a 60-game thrilled to announce that the to be safe,” Jeter said. “We want our players (Florida State League, High-A), the Clinton season. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred to be safe. We want our employees to be Lumber Kings (Midwest League, Single-A), said in a statement: “Major League Baseball 2020 season is on the hori- safe. So any 2020 plans to have fans in the the Batavia Muckdogs (New York-Penn is thrilled to announce that the 2020 season stands, we’re going to have to coordinate League, Short-season-A), the GCL Marlins is on the horizon. We have provided the Play- zon. We have provided the with MLB, government officials, health proto- (Gulf Coast League, Rookie-level), and the ers Association with a schedule to play 60 Players Association with a cols, health professionals, our ballpark, our DSL Marlins (Dominican Summer League games and are excited to provide our great ops partners. There are a lot of things that (Rookie-level). fans with Baseball again soon.” schedule to play 60 games have to go right in order for us to have fans in the stands. Ultimately, we’d love to do it. and are excited to provide I’d love to do it sooner rather than later, but our great fans with Baseball at this particular point of view irresponsible even think about it.” again soon.” ROB MANFRED MLB Commissioner

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THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 15-21, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Good Taste SECTION C Ten Black celebs discuss mental health

LEAD ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY VOICES OPENLY ADDRESS THEIR PERSONAL BATTLES

ZEBA BLAY about dealing with and overcoming the “Well, in the meantime, I believe derline personality disorder in a 2015 struggles of mental illness. In honor of God-gifted people, physicians, doctors, HuffPost blog. There’s an unfortunate stigma around Minority Mental Health Month, which therapists —that’s your healing. Take “We need to accept that mental ill- mental illness, which results in a is recognized in July, below are some advantage of it,” she said. “Go see a ness is a disease — and like any other culture of silence around the subject. prominent black celebs, from Alicia professional so that they can assess disease, it needs stronger research, In the black community, that culture of Keys to Janet Jackson talking about you. It’s OK if you’re going through early screening and treatment, espe- silence is twofold, thanks to narratives how they overcame mental illness. something. Depression is not OK, but it cially for young people,” the athlete and stereotypes that place black men In 2013, the former Destiny’s Child is OK to go get help.” wrote. and women in boxes of strength and member revealed that she has been invulnerability that leave little room for battling depression since she was a BRANDON MARSHALL ALICIA KEYS reaching out. teenager. “We’re taught, ‘Just go to Marshall, a wide receiver for the New In a 2007 interview with People, Keys Luckily, in recent years, more and church and pray about it. The Lord is York Giants and founder of the mental revealed that she has dealt with depres- more black people, including those going to heal you,’” Williams told Huff- health initiative Project 375, opened up sion in the past. “I was feeling so in the public eye, have opened up Post at the time. about his ongoing experience with bor- SEE MENTAL 2C

DMX ALICIA KEYS

JANET JACKSON

MICHELLE WILLIAMS

In honor of Minority Mental Health Month, which is recognized in July, some prominent black celebs, from Alicia Keys to Janet Jackson talk about how they overcame mental illness.

WAYNE BRADY The Miami Times 2 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 A soul brother sells his own French rosé label demographics, which he then Donae Burston, founder of La Fete used for social media to push his goal of inclusion. du Roséto, is on a pink mission Eventually the rosé secured NATASHA BAZIKA wants to expand the party's high-profile fans including reach. Michael Strahan. Rosé, the pale pink adult In addition to creating a beverage that gets its hue LOVE AT FIRST SIP catchall brand, Burston wants from the skins of red wine After working in the bever- to encourage consumers to grapes, symbolizes summer age industry for the likes of drink rosé all year long. for many. Dom Perignon, Veuve Clic- "I took cues from the Often, it's the drink linked quot, Ruinart and Moët & French," says Burston. "They to sun-kissed women sporting Chandon, Burston recognized drink it (rosé) year-round so crisp, white flowy dresses and some wines seemed marketed my strategy was to show rosé to female-only happy hours. to specific demographics. consumed in different sea- In spite of its richness — "I worked on Veuve Clic- sons, whether it was through notes of cherry, grapefruit, quot in 2009 and the consum- an après-ski shoot or explain- strawberry and melon to er target was clear — a female ing how to pair rosé with tur- name a just a few — and a who makes a certain income a key for Thanksgiving." color palette that ranges from year," says Burston. "Howev- But Burston isn't just trying muted blush to bold fuchsia, it er, my friends who are Black, Photo Courtesy La Fête du Rosé to get more people into rosé rarely gets the respect it de- Asian and Hispanic liked to or turn a profit while doing serves. drink Clicquot, yet the popu- Donae Burston is the so. But winemakers such as lar brand segmented who they owner and founder of La He also wants to give back Donae Burston, founder of La were for." Fete du Rosé, a French- to the community that sup- Fete du Rosé, are pushing back Burston wasn't satisfied ported him. against tired rosé stereotypes with brand association and set style rosé available in the and attempting to make the out to change the game. United States. Burston, GIVING BACK beverage broadly appealing. Fifteen years ago, while "Traveling the world after celebrating his 30th birthday who's responsible for college sparked my entre- #ROSÉALLDAY in Saint-Tropez in the French bringing the first Black- preneurial spirit, and I want According to Amy Ra- Riviera, Burston was intro- owned rosé label from to help give others the same cine, beverage director of JF duced to rosé for the first time. chance through my giveback Restaurants, most mass-pro- "I was sitting on Nikki France's Saint-Tropez program," he says. duced rosé is owned by larger Beach surrounded by people to the United States Proceeds from every bottle companies who possess ma- drinking what I thought was sold send minority, low-in- jor Champagne and tequila white Zinfandel, but it turned 15-years ago, is up for come youths overseas to help labels, which tend to be mar- out to be rosé. From the first the challenge. them develop language and keted to a young, sometimes drop, I was hooked," says Bur- leadership skills in a global- wealthy beach-town crowd. ston. Burston explains. tasting it, assume his rosé tain quality standard. ized world. In recent years, marketing As far as introductions go, "It's about good times, will be sweet. "If we as Black business efforts of certain rosé brands Saint-Tropez was a perfect memories, and good wine But au contraire. And that BRAND BUILDING owners don't support the fu- can also be attributed to the place to be seduced by the any time of the year ... it's a goes both for the tired stereo- Burston's marketing ap- ture, who will?" says Burston. oversaturation of rosé on so- wine. rosé party and everyone is in- type and the rosé. proach demonstrates his mis- In light of recent times, cial media. The region's local vine- vited." Burston's traditional sion to change the tune on Burston has shifted his phil- "The #roséallday has been yards are known to produce Intoxicated by the univer- French-style rosé is dry with rosé, to ultimately get more anthropic focus to Color used a lot and it can be a turn- some of the world's top rosés, sal nature of the pink drink, notes of melon, dried fruits, people drinking it. of Change, an organization off to a lot of people," said Ra- so it's little surprise that it's Burston set out to bring the bonbon and hazelnut. It's "Consumers are willing fighting every day for racial cine. "It's gained a reputation the tipple of choice for locals same mentality back to the acidic but round on the pal- to try anything, but I know I justice and other organiza- to be a party drink or just an and visitors. states. ate, and it has a noticeably needed to convince them to tions that serve as a resource afternoon sipper rather than a "Drinking rosé in Saint-Tro- After meeting the owner of long finish. try my product — so I went for minorities pursuing a serious style." pez was like drinking water St. Tropez's oldest vineyard, "As an African-American to places they wanted to be," career in the wine and spir- Enter La Fete du Rosé. Bal- in America. I was asked if I Burston enlisted his help to man who owns a rosé brand, says Burston. its industry. From now until timore-native Burston, pas- wanted a glass of rosé before create La Fete du Rosé. I emphasized (through mar- With a background on August, $2 from every bottle sionate about French rosé and I was asked if I wanted a glass keting) that it's a traditional the business and marketing (sold via website) will be do- his product in particular, is on of water," he says. BOUTIQUE WINE dry rosé to push through the side of the industry, Burston nated to the organization. a mission to disrupt the way Rosé for one and all Burston says he wanted to stereotype [that I'd created a brought the rosé to popu- La Fête du Rosé is available many of us have come to think Burston noted the inclu- create a wine that was re- sweet drink]," says Burston. lar South Beach hotels and online and in stores across about rosé. sive nature of rosé in France spected and to his liking, un- The Cuvee he created uses restaurants. certain states including Cali- Owner and founder of — "everyone drinks rosé" — like the sweet mass-produced 80% Grenache, 14% Mour- He marketed La Fête du fornia, Georgia, Florida, New La Fete du Rosé, Burston is something he found sorely rosés he felt were dominating vèdre and 6% Syrah grapes Rosé as a lifestyle brand, York and recently, Washing- an African-American pink lacking once back in the Unit- the US market. — resulting in a crisp medi- taking it to Nobu, W South ton, D.C. wine-loving entrepreneur. ed States, where many people He had another miscon- um-bodied wine with a low- Beach and other popular Mi- Burston's next foray? Spar- The name of his brand trans- still associate it with white ception to push through: The er alcohol percentage than ami restaurants and hotels kling wine. lates to rosé party, so it's not Zinfandel. stereotype that Black people many other rosés. to validate the brand to con- But first, he hopes everyone that Burston has a problem In France, rosé isn't pre- only like sweet drinks. Burston's brand is on the sumers. Burston organized will join the rosé party. with the drink's party-happy ferred by any one gen- Because of this, Burston affordable side, but at $25 a themed parties and Caribbe- The article first appeared in reputation. It's just that he der, age, religion or race, says many people, before bottle, it does suggest a cer- an festivals to reach different CNN.com

Library of Congress to honor author Colson Whitehead AP news wire On Monday, it announced to win Pulitzers for consecu- sense of awe, as if I’d stum- On Thursday, Whitehead that he had won the Library tive works of fiction — “The bled into a sacred pocket in and Librarian of Congress NEW YORK (AP) — Col- of Congress Prize for Ameri- Underground Railroad” and the city,” Whitehead said in a Carla Hayden will discuss son Whitehead keeps win- can Fiction. “The Nickel Boys,” for which statement. “I hope that right race in America as part the ning awards. Whitehead, 50, is the young- he won in April. now there’s a young kid who video series “Hear You, Hear Already this year’s recip- est winner of the lifetime “As a kid, I’d walk into looks like me, who sees the Me,” which airs at 7 p.m. ient of the Pulitzer Prize for achievement prize, which the great New York City librar- Library of Congress recog- EDT. The conversation will fiction and the Orwell Prize library has previously given ies like the Schomburg and nize Black artists and feels be available at 7 p.m. on the for political fiction, White- to Toni Morrison, Philip Roth the Mid-Manhattan, on a encouraged to pursue their Library’s Facebook and You- head is now being honored and Denis Johnson, among field trip or for a school as- own vision and find their own Tube channels and its web- by the Library of Congress. others. He is the first author Colson Whitehead signment, and feel this deep sacred spaces of inspiration.” site.

my stuff together to go, ‘You get my mind right. I needed a Hollywood Reporter of his and made the mistake of not on “Black-ish,” says that one know what? If you’re not hap- psychologist to help me per- first bout of depression in reaching out for help. must practice self-love in or- MENTAL py, you have to do something fect what I love, and I can’t his 20s. “I didn’t know why I “I remember, even after the der to overcome mental ill- CONTINUED FROM 1C about it,’” the comedian add- perfect it when I’m on the didn’t want to do anything. I ‘Rhythm Nation’ tour in 1990, ness: “You have to look in the ed. bench or when I’m getting had never experienced any- when I was in my early 20s, I mirror … and say, before you sad all the time, and I couldn’t “Just to admit that you are suspended because I’m play- thing like that.” was really bummed out,” Jack- can go or grow into anything, shake it,” Keys said. feeling this way is a huge ing upset.” son said. “Looking back on it you have to say you love your- “I started burying my feel- step,” he said. “To claim that, DMX now, it was depression,” she self.” ings, and it got to a point to say, ‘Why do I feel dark? LISA NICOLE CARSON The rapper has had a long said. “But it hits a lot of people where I couldn’t even tell Why do I feel unhappy? Let Lisa Nicole Carson, best and public battle with bipolar — and a lot of artists — and I KID CUDI my family or my friends, ‘I’m me do something about this.’” known for her role on the ‘90s disorder and drug addiction. didn’t know that. Nobody ever In October 2016, Kid twisted,’ or ‘I’m exhausted,’ or hit TV show “Ally McBeal,” In 2011, he spoke candidly talked about that in my family Cudi shared a deeply can- ‘I’m so angry.’ … I became a METTA WORLD PEACE revealed in 2015 that she took with ABC News about his on- — I still haven’t talked to any- did Facebook post in which master of putting up the wall Metta World Peace, the bas- a decade-long hiatus from going struggle, saying: body in my family about it.” he wrote about his struggles so that I was unreadable,” she ketball player formerly known Hollywood due to complica- “I used to be really clear with depression and suicidal said. as Ron Artest, has been very tions with bipolar disorder. on who was what and what JENNIFER LEWIS thoughts. The singer-songwriter said public about how his sports Carson wrote in Essence, characteristics each person- Jennifer Lewis, one of Hol- “It took me a while to get she had to “learn to let go” in psychologist saved his life. “I’m tackling the myth that ality had. But I don’t know at lywood’s most beloved char- to this place of commitment, order to get through it. Speaking with ESPN in 2015, African-American women this point. I’m not even sure acter actors, was diagnosed but it is something I have to Peace explained: “Everybody have to be pillars of strength. there is a difference. I’m Earl with bipolar disorder two de- do for myself, my family, my WAYNE BRADY has different issues, good or We have the right to fall. We when I’m with my children. I cades ago. best friend/daughter and Wayne Brady has been bad, that they carry with them have the right not to always miss my children,” the rapper “It’s hard to accept that all of you, my fans,” Cudi very vocal about his depres- on the court. It affects you. have our sh*t together. We said. He added that, though he you have a problem,” Lewis wrote. “Yesterday I checked sion throughout the years. In And for me, it affected me to just have to take our mental still struggles, God has been told NewsOne about her di- myself into rehab for depres- a 2014 interview on ET, the where sometimes I would be health as seriously as we do a big part of his healing pro- agnosis. “That’s another piece sion and suicidal urges,” he comedian admitted that he’d overly aggressive and, in oth- the physical. Do not be afraid cess. “Every day, I start my of the disease – the denial,” continued. “I am not at peace. suffered a debilitating mental er ways, it would affect peo- to go to a therapist or a doc- day off with a prayer, ask God she added. “You think every- I haven’t been since you’ve breakdown. ple to where they can’t per- tor to make sure everything is to guide my steps. Cover me one cries themselves to sleep. known me.” “Having a bad day is one form on the court.” fine.” and keep me safe.” You should ask yourself why The post sparked an im- thing, having a bad week is “I was always able to per- Known for his charm and am I so depressed, why am portant conversation about another, having a bad life … form, but sometimes I would his thousand-watt smile, John- JANET JACKSON I so angry with my children, mental health in the black You don’t want to move, you act out and I wanted to see son has discussed his darker In 1998, Jackson told The angry with my partner … why community, especially among can’t move in the darkness,” a sports psychologist,” he moments with depression in Washington Post that she am I depressed, or over the black men. Brady explained. continued. “Because to me, I the past. “I didn’t know what struggled with depression top?” The article was first pub- “It took me a while to get didn’t need a psychologist to it was,” the actor told The throughout her early career, Lewis, who currently stars lished in Huffington Post The Miami Times 3 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 FAMU launches “Protect the FAMUly” campaign The renowned HBCU unifies Rattler nation to fight COVID-19

ANDREW SKERRITT this phase as well. tect the FAMUly” signs in class- The increased signage will focus on Phase 4 employees - up rooms, stairways, buildings and at three main actionable steps: Florida A&M University (FAMU) is to 50 percent of each unit intersections. The message is also *Wash or sanitize hands. launching the “Protect the FAMUly” cam- - are scheduled to return being shared through the Univer- *Wear a face mask/covering. paign as a way to share important safety on August 3. All other sity’s communication channels. * Maintain six feet of distance. and reopening information with faculty, employees will continue “We created “Protect the FAM- Fall semester classes begin on Monday, staff, students, parents, alumni and other working from home. The Uly” to reinforce the message that August 24. stakeholders. Senior Leadership Team, all of us -faculty, students, staff, While class sizes will be smaller to ac- The campaign comes as the University Division of Finance, Pro- parents and alumni - are in this commodate social distancing, the Univer- announced an adjustment of the phased curement Services and fac- together,” said President Larry sity plans to expand the daily and weekend employee return to campus in the face of ulty researchers returned Dr. Andrew Robinson, Ph.D. “The fight against class schedule, which will include hybrid, spiking COVID-19 cases around Florida. to campus over the past COVID-19 requires a collective remote, online and in-person classes. Under the adjusted schedule, Phase 3 four weeks. Essential per- Robinson approach. It gives FAMU another employees may return - up to 25 percent sonnel currently working opportunity to practice our motto of each unit - on July 24. The initial date on campus, will continue. “Excellence with Caring.” The health and was July 15. Graduate student researchers As more employees return to campus safety of everyone remain our highest pri- working in approved labs may return in this summer, they will be greeted by “Pro- orities.”

Street vendors make cities livelier, safer and fairer From conch salad on-the-go to hot dogs, they define the urban scene JOHN RENNIE SHORT everything from eyewear to mushrooms. Cities around the world are Street vending was a low- emerging from pandemic shut- cost entry job for recent im- downs and gradually allowing migrants. It served as the vi- activities to resume. National tal first rung on the ladder of leaders are keen to promote success and still performs this economic recovery, with ap- role in many U.S. cities. propriate public health pre- But in New York and else- cautions. where, urban reformers Recently, Chinese Premier viewed street vendors as nui- Li Keqiang announced eco- sances and public health haz- nomic growth plans that in- ards, and tried to evict them cluded creating 9 million new or move them to marginal jobs and reducing urban un- sites. Shopkeepers often com- employment to less than 5.5%. plained of unwanted compe- One surprise was his emphasis tition. The wealthy looked on street vending. After de- down on hawkers for being cades of trying to clear city poor, foreign or both. As ur- streets of vendors, the Chinese ban public spaces were regu- state is now embracing them lated and configured to clear as a new source of employ- the streets of vendors, large- ment and economic growth. scale retail capitalism came to I study urban policy and dominate the shopping expe- have researched the “informal rience. economy” – activities that are not protected, regulated or STREET VENDORS AND often socially valued, includ- THE INFORMAL URBAN ing street vending. More than ECONOMY Street vending enlivens urban public spaces and increases public safety by making streets vibrant and wel- 2 billion people worldwide Despite these challenges, – over half the planet’s em- street vending still thrives in coming…these spaces are now augmented by a motorized version of vendor’s street food: food trucks. ployed population – work in many cities around the world. the informal economy, main- For example, in a 2017 study ments often took aggressive mented by the motorized ver- be configured to encourage with its low entry cost, is a ly in developing countries. In I analyzed street vending in actions to remove street ven- sion of vendor’s street food: social distancing more eas- small but significantly more my view, encouraging street Cali, Colombia with scholar dors from public spaces. food trucks. ily than the internal spaces equitable way to stimulate the vending as part of COVID-19 Lina Martinez. We found a Recently, however, many Building on food trucks’ suc- of crowded shopping malls. economy. recovery makes sense for sophisticated operation with nations have embraced street cess, more cities now are seek- Third, many cities are already Street vending offers still many reasons. multiple levels. They ranged commerce as a way to reduce ing to promote street vending. being reconfigured and re- more benefits. It enlivens ur- Street vendors often face from a well-established sector poverty and boost marginal Advocates in New York City imagined through steps such ban public spaces and increas- official harassment. Days after in the busy downtown, with groups, especially poor wom- have campaigned since 2016 as widening sidewalks and es public safety by making Chinese Premier Li Kequiang better working conditions and en from ethnic and racial to increase the number of per- creating traffic-free streets. streets vibrant and welcom- praised street vendors for relatively high incomes, to minorities. As one example, mits and licenses for street These actions create more ing. Promoting street vending generating jobs, Beijing offi- less-accessible markets that since 2003 it has been illegal vending, which has been tight- opportunities for street com- can generate employment, cials forced these vendors to provided a gateway opportuni- to remove street vendors from ly limited since the early 1980s. merce. keep people safe and create disperse. ty for the poor and recent rural public spaces in Colombia And street food has become a Initial U.S. economic stimu- the vitality and comity that A LONG TRADITION migrants. We also unearthed without offering them com- tourist draw across the U.S. lus measures favored big busi- is the hallmark of livable hu- Hawkers selling almost ev- significant flows of money, and pensation or guaranteed par- ness and the well-connected. mane cities. erything – food, books, house- discovered that street vending ticipation in income-support STREET VENDING DURING Grants, training programs and COVID-19 has forced us to hold goods, clothes – used to often provided higher wages programs. A PANDEMIC low-interest loans, designed rethink city living. I believe be a common element of U.S. than the formal economy. Nor did street vending dis- In my view, street vending to help more street vendors we should take the opportuni- city life. The first pushcart Many development pro- appear entirely from cities in offers many pluses for cit- get established, would steer ty to reimagine a livelier, more in New York City appeared grams in low-income countries wealthy countries. It survived ies restarting after COVID-19 support to Americans who interesting and more equita- on Hester Street in 1886. By from the 1950s through the ear- in traditional flea markets and shutdowns. First, it can blunt are less wealthy and more eth- ble post-pandemic city. 1900 there were 25,000 push- ly 2000s sought to eradicate farmer’s markets. These live- some of the economic pain of nically diverse. Encouraging This article was first pub- cart vendors in the city selling street vending. Local govern- ly urban spaces are now aug- the pandemic. Second, it can this kind of entrepreneurship, lished in The Conversation. Destinations 4 THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 15-21, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM Dubai beaches and shopping malls invite you Sheikhdom indulgence has some new travel rules

Miami Times Staff Report with some 35% of all revenue coming from tourists, she said. UBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From French “It’s good for them to go ahead and announce be- soccer jerseys to slick online campaigns, Dubai is cause there needs to be a call for the confidence to trumpeting the fact that it reopened for tourism on come back,” Yasmeen said. “Someone has to take that Tuesday — but what that means for this sheikh- step first to show the world.” dom that relies on the dollars, pounds, rupees and And Dubai has, in typical headline-baiting fashion, yuanD spent by travelers remains in question. taken those steps. French football club Olympique Lyon- nais, under a sponsorship with Emirates, wore “Dubai Is Open” jerseys at a recent match. Dubai passport con- trollers have begun putting stickers on foreigners’ pass- With travel uncertain and the coronavirus still striking ports reading in English and Arabic: “A warm welcome to nations Dubai relies on for tourists, this city-state wants your second home.” to begin coaxing people back to its beaches and its cav- But there’s a risk, particularly in allowing more travel ernous shopping malls. By instilling the idea that Dubai is as the virus stalks other countries. Emirates stopped safe, authorities likely hope to fuel interest in the sheikh- flying to Pakistan over virus fears. Across the seven dom ahead of its crucial winter months for tourism. sheikhdoms that form the United Arab Emirates, there But all that depends on controlling a virus that the Unit- have been 52,600 confirmed cases of the virus among ed Arab Emirates as a whole continues to fight. Armed the 9 million people living here, and 326 deaths. with thermometers, mandatory face masks and hand san- At Rove Hotels, a new budget chain run by state-linked itizer, Dubai is wagering it is ready. firms Emaar and Meraas, thermometer-carrying staff- “I think that will give people confidence — when they’re ers check the temperature of everyone coming inside. ready to travel — to come to Dubai,” said Paul Bridger, the Cleaners fog disinfectants over rooms and wipe down corporate director for operations at Dubai-based Rove Ho- tables and chairs. Even a camel statue and an over- tels. “It will take time to come back. ... We are expecting sized stuffed animal wore a mask. The chain, like others to be one of the first markets to be back because of the in Dubai, also has sought outside certification over its confidence that we can give to people that are traveling.” cleaning routines on top of fulfilling government regula- That Dubai is a tourist destination at all is largely thanks tions. to its ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, “It’s kind of the icing on the cake to give people com- who used the state-owned long-haul carrier Emirates to fort that we’re following those standards,” Bridger said. put this one-time pearling post on the map. Attractions There are still risks. In order to travel, tourists must like the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the take a COVID-19 test within 96 hours of their flight and sail-shaped Burj Al-Arab luxury hotel draw transit passen- show the airline a negative result. Otherwise, they will gers out of Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest be tested on arrival and required to isolate while await- for international travel. ing the results, which travelers say typically takes a few In 2019 alone, Dubai welcomed 16.7 million internation- hours. al guests, up from 15.9 million the year before, according Travelers must also have health insurance covering to the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Mar- COVID-19 or sign a declaration agreeing to cover the keting. The top seven tourist-sending nations were India, costs of treatment and isolation. Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Oman, China, Russia “A key question comes in: Is the traveler ready to and the U.S. The city’s 741 hotels saw around 75% oc- come to Dubai?” Yasmeen asked. “That’s a big ques- cupancy for the year, with visitors staying on average 3½ tion mark.” days. Those travelers also fuel Dubai’s vast restaurant, bar and nightlife scene. Though drinking is illegal in the neigh- boring emirate of Sharjah and the nations of Iran, Kuwait In 2019 alone, Dubai welcomed 16.7 million and Saudi Arabia, alcohol sales remain a crucial part of Dubai’s economy. Though bars only briefly reopened to international guests, up from 15.9 million the quickly close again, alcohol-serving restaurants abound. year before, according to the Dubai Department But even before the pandemic, lower global energy pric- of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. The top es, a 30% drop in the city’s real estate market value and seven tourist-sending nations were India, Saudi trade war fears have led employers to shed staff. The virus outbreak accelerated those losses, especially as Dubai Arabia, the United Kingdom, Oman, China, Russia has postponed its Expo 2020, or world’s fair, to next year and the U.S. over the pandemic. That makes reopening for tourism that much more im- portant, even though Dubai’s top three tourist-feeding countries remain hard-hit by the virus, said Rabia Yas- meen, a consultant at the market-research firm Euromoni- tor International. Even retail sales are affected by tourism, The Miami Times 5 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 ‘Good Trouble’ is a timely portrait of John Lewis The historical account honors the revered senior congressman’s life

LINDSEY BAHR happening right now. AP News Porter uses a mass of in- credible archival footage to Getting into “good trou- flesh out the life of this “boy ble” is a guiding princi- from Troy” (which Dr. Mar- ple for John Lewis. It’s not tin Luther King Jr. called only OK, but necessary to him), who “read every- enact and inspire mean- thing” growing up, became ingful change. And it’s not a Freedom Rider, spoke at just rhetoric, either. The the March on Washington, 80-year-old congressman crossed the Edmund Pettus has the receipts to prove Bridge (where his skull was it. He has been arrested 45 fractured) and went on to times, five of which hap- get elected to the House of pened while he was a sit- Representatives where he ting representative. In the is currently serving his 17th new documentary “ John term. Lewis: Good Trouble,” he The film, which is largely couldn’t be prouder of that celebratory, relies heavily fact because it’s all been in on talking head interviews service of his lifelong fight from the late Elijah Cum- for civil rights. He even mings (to whom the film is predicts that he’ll add to dedicated), his family, Hil- that tally. lary Clinton and younger It’s a principle that the representatives like Ayanna country seems to have Pressley, Alexandria Oca- taken to heart in the past sio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, month in the aftermath of and Ilhan Omar, who try George Floyd’s death. Peo- to contextualize his impor- ple have taken to the streets tance. and to Twitter to call at- But it stays oddly sur- tention to injustices. They face level, despite having have publicly called out what looks like a lot of ac- employers for conscious cess to him and his family and unconscious bias. And as he goes about his busi- not only are they being ness around D.C. attending Photo: Ben Arnon/Magnolia Picture via AP heard, but their concerns speaking engagements. It This image released by Magnolia Pictures portrays Rep. John Lewis in a scene from “Good Trouble.” The film, are being taken seriously opens with Lewis watch- which is largely celebratory, relies heavily on talking head interviews from the late Elijah Cummings to whom and resulting in swift and ing protest footage from unprecedented change. the 1960s, which is itself a the film is dedicated. Who better to check in powerful image, but doesn’t with than John Lewis as lead to anything else: Re- before the pandemic and recting them, he explained. not past.” release, is rated PG by the the country undergoes flection, introspection or the protests. Perhaps the most striking Lewis’s greatest fear, he Motion Picture Association this seismic shift? But of even anecdotes. Still, it is somewhat telling aspect of the film is how says, is that he will wake up of America for “for themat- course, “John Lewis: Good The focus returns often that one of the most memo- prophetic it is. Although it and democracy will be gone. ic material including some Trouble” was filmed before to the 1965 Voting Rights rable parts of the documen- doesn’t offer any reflection But, reassuringly, he’s not racial epithets/violence, the past month. And thus, Act, which was weakened tary comes not from Lewis on the current moment, it done yet. and for smoking.” Running through no fault of its own, by the 2013 Supreme Court but from Cummings, who also won’t come as a sur- “As long as I have breath time: 96 minutes. Two and this historic moment makes decision Shelby County v. said he was often mistaken prise how we got here. in my body, I will do what I a half stars out of four. Dawn Porter’s film feel both Holder. This remains a key for his peer. Georgia politician Stac- can,” he says. MPAA Definition of PG: immensely timely and like topic going into the 2020 “I have gotten a lot of pic- ey Abrams says that Lewis, “John Lewis: Good Trou- Parental guidance suggest- a time capsule. At the very election and clearly seemed tures with people thinking “Reminds us that our past is ble,” a Magnolia Pictures ed. least it probably could have like the most important I’m John Lewis,” Cummings used and benefited from thing to focus on in depict- said. He never wanted to a postscript about what is ing the John Lewis of now, embarrass anyone by cor- day of each month: 1- 3 p.m. North Park Community Cen- ter, 2181 NW 74th St.

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In a sugary cone, a la popular category of frozen Even before Reagan’s mode with apple pie or mixed desserts, and the average proclamation in 1984, ice to perfection to make a cool American consumes about cream has always found fa- milk shake. It’s been churned 23 pounds of ice cream every vor with American presi- homemade for years and sold year. It’s become the subject dents. George Washington as an adult decadent delight of eating and splurge con- spent what equates to near- coated with everything from tests, best recipes and yes, ly $5,000 in today’s currency caramel and almonds and in ice cream has its own festi- in the summer of 1790 on ice fancy flavors that threaten vals not to mention a must- cream, and while modern reasonable pronunciation. have at any county fair. day ice cream has come a It’s no wonder July was des- National Ice Cream month long way. ignated National Ice Cream first came to be when Ken- The Miami Times would in 1984 by former president tucky senator Walter Dee be remiss if we didn’t men- Ronald Reagan. With all the Huddleston proposed a res- tion an often-forgotten fanfare it deserves, one of olution. 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Thank you Ja- the wealthiest Blacks in his lion industry that produc- and pandemic blues. Look through DoorDash. ily available to the American cob! hometown. Ben and Jerry’s joins Facebook ad boycott Ice cream maker has joined Northface and Pategonia to illuminate online hate Ice cream maker Ben & including The North Face, Pa- Jerry's announced in a tweet tagonia, and REI. Thursday that it will stop ad- Facebook has faced grow- vertising on Facebook over ing backlash over its role in concerns about the social me- spreading misinformation and dia's role in spreading hate harmful content, particularly speech. in the wake of its refusal to "We will pause all paid ad- act on controversial posts by vertising on Facebook and In- Trump surrounding election stagram in the US in support misinformation and racial jus- of the #StopHateForProfit tice protests. campaign," the company said. • Ben & Jerry's is halting "Facebook, Inc. must take the paid advertising on Facebook clear and unequivocal actions and its subsidiary Instagram to stop its platform from being over the company's hate used to spread and amplify speech policies, the company racism and hate." announced in a tweet Tuesday. The announcement comes • "Facebook, Inc. must take in response to a call last week the clear and unequivocal ac- from top civil rights groups, tions to stop its platform from including the NAACP and An- being used to spread and am- ti-Defamation League, for ad- plify racism and hate," the vertisers to abandon the plat- company said. form. • The Vermont-based ice The groups said that Face- cream maker joins a growing book amplifies white suprem- list of advertisers boycotting acists, allows posts that incite the platform at the urging of violence and contain misin- civil rights groups who say formation, and has remained Facebook has been unwilling unwilling to take significant and unable to fix the problem. steps to address the issues. • Facebook has faced fierce Ben & Jerry's, which has criticism for its approach to been campaigning against ra- moderating hate speech, par- cial inequality for years, joins ticularly in the wake of its re- Photo Credits: Alastair Pike/Getty Images a growing list of companies fusal to act on controversial "We will pause all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram in the US in support of the #StopHateForProf- that have joined the boycott, tweets by Trump. it campaign." --- @benandjerrys via Twitter Education Health Church News Parenting

THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 15-21, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM faith & family SECTION D

Bringing people together for song has proven to be dangerous in the coronavirus pandemic. On March 10, a group of 61 singers met at the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in Washington state for rehearsal. One of the members unknowingly infected 52 people with COVID-19; two people died.

CHURCHGOERS AREN’T ABLE TO LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING

community, confess sins, provide solace the feel-good chemical. Studies have also During the pandemic – here’s how social in times of lamentation and joy in times linked singing with improved mental alert- of celebration. For instance, Moses and ness, memory and concentration through distancing and stay-at-home cut chords sister Miriam memorialized the miracu- increased oxygenated blood to the brain. lous exodus from Egypt through the Red Neuroscientist Andrew Newberg found DONNA M. COX sacred music and worship, I have stud- Sea in song. that changes in the brain during wor- ied the relationship between singing and Early Christians even sang their prayers. ship make people “nicer, more forgiving, Because of COVID-19, churches no worship for over three decades. Singing is The Book of Psalms – a collection of 150 and trustful.” longer reverberate with song; hymnals critical to identity and faith. In some tradi- songs and proclamations – served as Choral singing creates the kind of com- are neatly stacked and projection screens tions, it is as important as the sermon. In the songbook of the early church. munity togetherness that is necessary in blank. Even as church leaders plan for African American churches, for instance, The New Testament is similarly filled churches. It brings disparate parts into reopening, scientists warn that it might be there is an equal emphasis on preaching, with song. In the Book of James, the a cohesive oneness, just as corporate too early to resume singing in groups. praying and singing. Apostle Paul and his companion, Si- worship – the gathering of the faithful to Though such restrictions are under- las, sang their way to freedom in a jail. worship together – brings individuals into standable, they rob congregations of an FIRST, VERSE After the Last Supper, Jesus led the disci- oneness in Christ. important aspect of their Christian faith. The importance of song in Christian ples in song. Bringing people together for song has As the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians worship can be traced to its Judaic begin- proven to be dangerous in the coronavirus 5, Believers should be “filled with the nings. Throughout the biblical canon, the MAIN CHORUS pandemic. On March 10, a group of 61 spirit, speaking to one another in psalms Apocrypha, the collection of books omit- Singing has tremendous power, both singers met at the Mount Vernon Pres- and hymns and spiritual songs, singing ted from the Protestant Bible and nonca- spiritually and physically. byterian Church in Washington state for and making melody in your heart to the nonical biblical texts, there are hundreds When people sing, sound runs through rehearsal. One of the members unknow- Lord.” of references to Christians singing. the body, giving rise to emotion and facili- ingly infected 52 people with COVID-19; As a choral conductor, scholar in African In the Old Testament, singing was used tating transformation. It acts as a natural two people died. American sacred music and teacher of to praise God, provide lessons for the antidepressant by releasing endorphins, SEE SING 8D The Miami Times 8 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 Miami-Dade’s youngest COVID-19 case has died An 11-year-old boy is Florida's youngest person to succumb to several COVID-19 complications

Miami Times Staff Report were a 16-year-old girl in Lee young people in Florida, with County and a 17-year-old boy the median age of cases dip- An 11-year-old boy from in Pasco County. ping down to 37 years old ear- Miami-Dade County has died News of the Wimberly’ lier this week; that's a major from Covid-19 complications, death comes amid a surge of drop from 65 in March, per according to the Florida De- Covid-19 cases in the Sun- Gov. Ron DeSantis. partment of Health, making shine State, which on Thurs- According to the latest state him the youngest person in day reported 10,109 new cas- data, patients between the the state of Florida to die from es -- another record for new ages of 25 and 34 make up 20% the disease. coronavirus cases. A CNN of the state's Covid-19 cases. Daequan Wimberly had se- analysis of data from Johns Those between the ages of 15 vere underlying health condi- Hopkins University shows the and 24 make up another 16%. tions, the health department state is now averaging more Patients between the ages of 5 told CNN. The latest health new reported Covid-19 cases and 14 make up just 3%. records show the 11-year-old's per day than any other state. Still, DeSantis — who pre- case was not travel-related, As of last Friday, 7,000 mi- viously pointed to the lack of but it's unclear if he recently nors in Florida had tested deaths among minors to jus- had close contact with anyone positive for Covid-19. There tify reopening schools in the who had Covid-19. are more than 169,000 cas- fall — has said the state will Wimberly is the third mi- es statewide and more than not re-impose lockdown mea- nor in Florida to die of com- 3,600 people have died. sures to slow the spread of the plications stemming from the In recent weeks, coro- coronavirus. Daequan Wimberly is the third minor in Florida to die of complications stem- novel coronavirus, according navirus infections have be- CNN's Denise Royal contrib- ming from the novel coronavirus, according to health records. The others were a to health records. The others come more prevalent among uted to this report. 16-year-old girl in Lee County and a 17-year-old boy in Pasco County. Monks are isolation experts who promote peace logians regard contemplation “We cannot find ourselves in Spain, I found many fail- Meanwhile, some of the For centuries, silent mindfulness and as a monastic pursuit. within ourselves, but only in ures among the mendicant Dominicans I studied sought social distancing has been a healer Some 1,400 years after others,” he wrote, “yet at the friar-brothers. personal advantage by cor- Benedict’s Rules, Thomas same time before we can go Beyond some examples of rupting the order’s electoral MICHAEL A. VARGAS during the chaotic last years Merton’s writings about his out to others we must first illicit sex and public crim- system and government, by of ancient Rome, a period experience as an American find ourselves.” inality, there are many in- encouraging crusader vio- Need a habit to get through of plagues, intolerance, and, Trappist monk influenced stances of disruptive, lewd lence and by leading repres- trying times? Try solitude. for some early Christians, generations of Christians COMPASSION IS and uncouth behavior. sive inquisitions. Ever since the rainy sea- self-isolation. seeking spiritual healing. A ROUGH ROAD In 1357, just after the Black The exploits of Spain’s son retreats of the Buddha Rather than retreat to the Born in France in 1915, Mer- Not all monks succeed in Death, for example, two of bad-boy friars make for good 2,500 years ago, sages have desert or live atop pillars, ton moved to the United finding inner peace through the order’s men, Francesç reading, but they also raise celebrated the transforma- attempting to imitate Christ States after his mother died solitude, as Merton did. Peyroni and Bartomeu Capit, a disheartening question: If tive power of being alone. In in acts of extreme aceticism, when he was six. His father Take the Dominican Order came to blows, hitting and seasoned professionals can Christian monasteries, silent Benedict wanted a monas- died soon after. His 1948 auto- of Preachers. While research- kicking each other until, fi- fail at contemplative prog- mindfulness became part of tic life that combined “ora et biography “The Seven Storey ing a book on the order’s ex- nally, clobbered with a stone ress, how can regular folks the everyday routine in the labora” – work and prayer. It Mountain” describes the long periences during a diseased to the head, Capit lost the even hope to achieve the sixth century after the ap- should impose, he thought, period of soul searching that and disoriented 14th century ability to speak. benefits of solitude? pearance of a book of monas- “nothing harsh or rigorous.” ended when he recognized tic principles and guidelines The monastic lifestyle that solitude had became the called “The Rule of Saint may seem stark for modern antidote for his suffering. 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Spinach Avocado Ginger Flax Seed FOUR FOODS THAT HELP FIGHT ASTHMA

perts say adding spinach to the diet will Beyond your inhaler, an asthma-friendly assist those deficiencies and, thus, leave diet can help medication dependency less room for asthma symptoms to arise. VITAMIN C NICOLE BROWN which helps the body rid itself of pollut- Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that ants and other toxins that are bad on the may ward off lung damage by fighting free The immediate response to coughing, respiratory system. Thus, adding more of radicals. One study of preschool children wheezing and other asthma symptoms is this fruit to your diet makes for a good in Japan found that those with the high- to reach for the inhaler, take a puff and relief from asthma triggers. est intake of vitamin C were less likely to go right back to normal. suffer from asthma than those with lower But if you’re someone who doesn’t like GINGER intake. being super dependent on medication This herb can be found in any grocery Although vitamin C can be found in to feel better, there are some alternative store and, according to experts, it’s most fruits and vegetables, they are ways to keep asthma in check – and it a known antihistamine. Meaning, the super-abundant in citrus fruits such as begins with watching what you eat. ginger root works similarly to drugs like orange and grapefruit, kiwi fruit, broccoli, Yes, an anti-asthma diet does exist and Benadryl, which stops inflammation and Brussels sprouts and tomatoes. it’s possible that you may have some of opens up constricted airways to improve Flax seeds the necessary foods for that diet in your breathing and oxygen flow. A good way Flax seeds are high in omega-3 fatty home already – but may not know exactly to incorporate ginger into your diet is acids as well as magnesium. Some how they benefit you and your asthma. through homemade teas with honey and research suggests that omega-3s, abun- If you’re looking to ease up on your sugar for added flavor. dant in salmon and other oily fish, have asthma inhaler a little more these days, a beneficial effect on asthma, but that here are three foods that do wonders for SPINACH research is still preliminary. folks living with asthma: This veggie isn’t just good for strong Magnesium may be another helpful muscles and bones, like in Popeye the ingredient as it relaxes the muscles sur- AVOCADO Sailor Man cartoons. Spinach is high in rounding the bronchi, the airways, and so Now, this isn’t just good for nacho plat- potassium and magnesium – and asthma keeps them open, says Dr. Graham. Con- ters and fun chip dips. Avocado is packed patients typically possess a deficiency in striction of the bronchi is what triggers an with an antioxidant known as glutathione, both which triggers asthma attacks. Ex- asthma attack.

Yes, an anti-asthma diet does exist and it’s possible that you may have some of the necessary foods for that diet in your home already.

Vitamin C from Orange Juice College High School Elementary Making The Grade 10 THE MIAMI TIMES | JULY 15-21, 2020 | MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM FSU clarifies remote-work and childcare DeSantis and state officials are determined to reopen in the fall which worries many employees

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Florida State officials on Thursday backpedaled from a memo that said employees would no longer be able to care for children while working from home starting in August. University officials told employees last week that, effective Aug. 7, the school would revert to its “nor- mal policy and will no longer allow employees to care for children while working remotely.” The move raised concerns among employees and garnered the attention of national media outlets, including The Washington Post. The outcry prompted university officials to issue a “clarification” about the remote-work policy on Thursday. “We realize that the timing of the message --- as COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally and around the state --- caused confusion and anxiety for many employees. That is the opposite of what we want SEE FSU 11D PEMBROKE PINES Mom shares

kindergarten Florida State University fears Jamaica virtual families are holding off on registering education event Nationwide, parents and advocates their children for kindergarten, per- haps waiting to see what school may sound-off on the upcoming school year look like before committing. Districts had varied topics around the country have reported CHRISTINA A. SAMUELS that they are seeing enrollment Bartley lives with her mother, and numbers lower than what would be The Jamaica Diaspora Education In a normal time, Michelle Bartley’s frequently visits her father, both of typical for this time of year, including Task Force adds a virtual summit daughter Nyanne would be among the whom are vulnerable to coronavirus in Fulton County, Ga., Montgomery 4 million or so kindergarten students complications because of their age. County, Md., and Longview, Wash., to its five years of meeting success going off to school later this year. In-person schooling poses too high a among others. But the coronavirus pandemic risk to her daughter’s grandparents, Kindergarten enrollment is slower LATOYA JONES makes these times far from normal. she finally decided. than expected in many of the districts And Bartley, who lives in Pembroke “That’s why I have to make sure we served by the Alleghany Intermediate The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDE- Pines, Fla., will be keeping her child stay safe. Because we still want to Unit, which provides support to 42 TF) hosted its first Virtual Advancement in Educa- at home. see them,” she said. school systems in the Pittsburgh tion Summit on July 7-9, 2020. The annual flagship It’s not her first choice. area. event is JDETF's fifth summit and its first virtual “As an only child, it would be good KINDERGARTEN WOES But school districts are stepping staging since its inception in 2014. [for Nyanne] to have that interaction,” Sending a child off to kindergarten up their outreach efforts, and there said Bartley, a project leader for a has a deep emotional resonance in has been an uptick in kindergarten “The summit highlighted significant areas of bank. “It’s really sad to hear your the lives of many parents. They fill enrollment recently, said Chris Rodg- education as we embark on child say, ‘After the virus, we can do social media with pictures of their ick, a senior program director for the fulfilling the objectives of this. After the virus, we can do that.’” children standing with oversized educational agency. She oversees a Jamaica’s 2030 vision,” Dr. For a brief time in the spring, be- backpacks or holding signs marking kindergarten readiness program for Dyce JDETF Chairman stat- fore cases started spiking in Florida, the occasions. Schools lean into this, the region called Hi5!, which works to ed while adding that now Bartley thought a return to traditional too, soothing worried parents or shy ensure on-time kindergarten regis- in its 5th year, “it is a vital school was an option. But now, cases children with orientations and class- tration and smooth transitions for part of the educational in Florida are sharply increasing, and room visits. children. norm.” the south Florida region where Bart- The pandemic has disrupted all “I would just say to parents go The workshops and sem- ley lives is particularly hard-hit. of that. And there are signs that SEE FEARS 11D inars were closed sessions, for Summit Registrants, on the ZOOM platform. All Leo Gilling attendees received a certifi- Satiria Clayton was looking cate of completion. forward to her 5-year-old son The series of free seminars and workshops are designed for Jamaican educators with an array of dy- Cassius starting kindergarten namic topics espousing new approaches for in-class- this year in Tempe, Ariz., but room environments.

the recent spike in coronavirus Topics include: • Tricks and Tools of Online/ Remote Learning, cases has left her, like many • Organizational Inclusivity, other parents, worried about • Strategies for the Future Ready Educator • Agricultural Sustainability and Education what to expect. "In an ideal • Teaching Critical Thinking in the Classroom would I would love to stay at • Robotics • Teaching Teachers to Teach STEM home and teach him,” she said. • Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities • Behavioral Health “The reality is I have to send • Middle Management/ Senior Teacher Training him to school." • Early Childhood Education

Courtesy of Satiria Clayton The summit offers opportunities to support the continuous development of lifelong learning for educators who will be open to implementing new SEE SUMMIT 11D The Miami Times 11 MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM | JULY 15-21, 2020 Author Marvin T. Rucker re-releases book ‘Snatched out of the hand of the enemy” is raw account of life from addiction to a renewed redemption Miami Times Staff Report their way to the other side. He desires to help those Author Marvin T. Ruck- dealing with these challeng- er has re-released his book, es and is determined to help Snatched Out of the Hand of them find their way out of the the Enemy, One Man’s Strug- hand that he was clenched in gle: Foreword by Bishop for so many years ago. Kenneth H. Moales, Sr. This In his foreword, the Late book is Marvin’s personal Bishop Kenneth H. Mo- account of his journey from ales, Sr. wrote this: “In this Marvin T. Rucker drug addiction to a complete first book, Terry, as we call brothers, Peter’s failing testi- deliverance only God could him, lets us walk with him mony about knowing Jesus to construct. This book power- through each level of his life Paul’s struggle with his flesh, fully demonstrates the hope from the darkness of addic- Marvin walks us through the of one man to free himself tion to the light of deliver- process of being set free from from the paralyzing grip of ance through Jesus Christ. “the hand of the enemy”. This re-release was prompted by the author’s belief that there are far too many peo- addiction. His observations of struggles Marvin Terry Rucker was ple on the same dark path that he was on without the hope or redemptive compass This re-release was with demonic forces are fa- born in Bridgeport, CT, but needed to find their way to the other side. prompted by the author’s miliar to biblical accounts grew up in East Orange, NJ. belief that there are far too of other great men wrestling He is the only son and mid- fore enlisting in the United as much out of life as possi- Fortune 500 companies. He many people on the same with divine purpose in a car- dle child of three. Marvin States Navy. He is a devot- ble. Throughout his career, is an Entrepreneur, Author dark path that he was on nal world. From King David’s graduated from Essex Catho- ed son, protective brother, Marvin has coached individ- and Speaker. He is sold-out without the hope or redemp- struggle with Bathsheba, lic High School. He attended proud father, and grandfa- uals, as well as trained and for Christ and is available for tive compass needed to find Joseph’s struggle with his Kean College in Union, be- ther. He is determined to get developed talent for several speaking engagements.

have programs intended senior director of early ic primary care doctor in goals of helping everyone do to help children get off to learning, said that schools Seattle, has heard that kin- their part to keep each other FEARS a strong academic start also need to adapt for the dergarten may be available FSU safe and well,” she tweeted. CONTINUED FROM 10D by smoothing the transi- needs of young children, five days a week in the fall, CONTINUED FROM 10D FSU officials are gearing up tion between home and which can be quite differ- which would be a welcome to reopen university campus- ahead and register, and formal schooling. ent from the needs of older relief after juggling child to communicate to our dedicat- es in the fall, but details about you can make a decision students. care this spring for his old- ed faculty and staff,” FSU Asso- the plans remain in flux as the based on what you see VETERAN “Most pre-K and kinder- er child and his 18-month- ciate Vice President for Human number of COVID-19 cases in later,” Rodgick said. “I do KINDERGARTEN garten children have not old. Resources Renisha Gibbs said Florida continues to skyrocket. think it’s great for kids to TEACHER been in structured envi- "I could do the academ- in a memo Thursday. State health officials on Thurs- be in a group setting with Michelle Springs, a kin- ronments before, so the ic pieces of it with him, Gibbs said the policy does day reported a single-day re- other kids who are their dergarten teacher in Lan- things we take for granted but I still need child care," allow employees to work from cord of more than 10,000 new same age.” caster, S.C., is in her sec- when planning for older Kass said. A fully remote home while caring for children, COVID-19 cases. ond year participating in kids (and their families) or hybrid schedule would but the university is asking “The University will con- a program called Count- we cannot take for grant- be nearly impossible to ac- tinue to monitor the data and ‘A LITTLE SCARY’ employees to “coordinate with Satiria Clayton, who down to Kindergarten. ed with pre-K or children commodate with his work their supervisors on a schedule adapt to the evolving situation,” lives in Tempe, Ariz., with She and other teachers new to school,” Sandweg schedule, he said. to allow them to meet their pa- FSU spokesman Dennis Schnit- her kindergarten-age son in the program make five said. That means that pre- "Basically parents are rental responsibilities in addi- tker said in an email Thursday. Cassius, is also seeing home visits over the sum- school and kindergarten being left with three full- tion to work obligations.” Gibbs acknowledged that coronavirus cases shoot mer, plus one in-school teachers should be at the time jobs—parenting and Managers should work with FSU’s policies could also be up in her state. visit, to help prepare chil- table when it comes to also teaching" while trying human resources “to develop affected by a potential delay in “It is a little scary going dren for kindergarten who planning for the upcoming to work for pay, Kass said. solutions for schedules that the reopening of public schools. into this kindergarten have been identified as school year, she said. "It's just really difficult try- cannot be worked out between FSU plans to revert to its year,” Clayton said. Her needing extra support for Another challenge for ing to do all those things." the employee and immediate standard work-from-home pol- son loved his preschool success. In her first year, both districts and parents Maria Pitale, who lives supervisor,” Gibbs advised in icy in August “in anticipation program, but it ended Springs was able to work is that the parents of kin- in Turnersville, N.J., still Thursday's memo. of local schools re-opening and abruptly, with only a few with eight students. This dergartners are not yet hasn’t quite decided what “We regret that our initial many employees returning to emails sent out with sug- year, it has only been two. plugged into the school the new school year will communication caused any campus,” she said in Thursday's gestions for home activ- Her only face-to-face visit system. look like for her son An- unnecessary worry and con- memo. ities. with students was when While districts have mul- tonio. None of the choic- cern or oversimplified a very Even as Florida has report- Clayton was also fur- she went to their houses tiple ways to reach families es—bringing in babysitters nuanced issue. We want to re- ed a minimum of 5,000 new loughed from her job as to drop off kits of learning of children already enrolled or sending him to a school assure everyone that health, COVID-19 cases on each of the a nutritional manager at materials. in school, parents who are building—feel perfectly safety, and the well-being of the last nine days, Gov. Ron DeSan- Arizona State Universi- “Personally, I would love new to the school system safe. FSU family is our top priority,” tis and state education officials ty. She has been able to to be back in the class- aren’t yet part of that com- “We’re just kind of wait- she added. are not backing down from spend important, quality room,” Springs said. “I feel munication chain.With lit- ing and I just don’t know As the COVID-19 pandem- their goal to reopen state uni- time with her son, but like a duck out of water, tle direct information to how much choice we’re go- ic began to shut down public versities and public schools in she’s expected to return doing everything virtual- go on, parents are having ing to get,” Pitale said. “If schools, universities and day the fall semester. to work this month. ly. I don’t want any child to rely on bits of informa- my kid cries, are they going care centers in March, FSU The state Department of “In an ideal world, I to have less of a quality tion and their guts when it to hug him, or will they be offered a more flexible re- Health reported that an 11-year- would love to stay at education when it’s done comes to finally making a hands off because we don’t mote-work policy to employ- old boy in Miami-Dade Coun- home and teach him. The virtually.” decision for the new school touch kids now? It’s that ees. ty died from complications of reality is I have to send But school has to be safe year. kind of tender stuffthat But in a June 26 memo, uni- COVID-19 on Wednesday, the him to school,” Clayton for everyone, she said. Elias Kass, a naturopath- I’m worried about.” versity officials said the “tem- youngest coronavirus-related said. “It’s so stressful And the reopening details, porary exception” would be death recorded in Florida thus as a parent. But at some for her school and district, lifted on Aug. 7. far. point, you have to just let are still up the air. She un- “My uni (in FLORIDA) just The state has a “moral imper- Mr. Gilling expressed ex- them go.” derstands why it’s tough announced that effective Au- ative to do our absolute best to Kindergarten is more for parents to know what citement. "It's wonderful gust 7th the University will no return our school to full oper- than just a time of high to do. “This is their baby,” SUMMIT that Dr. Dyce and his team longer allow employees to care ation by August,” Florida De- emotion for parents. she said. CONTINUED FROM 10D can continue to provide this for children while working re- partment of Education spokes- Kindergarten readiness professional development motely. I can’t even process woman Taryn Fenske said in an is an area that has re- COMMUNICATING technologies, collaborating resource for educators de- that - the pandemic is not over email Wednesday. ceived increased atten- WITH PARENTS to promote effective teach- spite COVID-19; The sum- and will not be over then,” FSU “We simply cannot give into tion from educators and First Things First Arizo- ing/learning techniques, mit was originally planned associate professor Jenny Root fear of the unknown and just researchers as well. Kin- na supports programs that and also manage their for California. I'm also tweeted on Saturday. stop trying,” Fenske wrote. serve children from birth “Our children’s education, the dergarten readiness as- learning. happy to see that to date, In a Thursday morning Twit- to age 5, and their parents. comprehensive health of our sessments are mandato- The JDETF is part of approximately 600 teach- ter post, Root said that the uni- As part of that, the orga- families --- mental health and ry in more than half the the Jamaica Diaspora ers have registered to take versity had clarified the policy nization's work typically stability in homes --- and our states, with the idea that advantage of this virtual in an “email that had an inclu- includes helping families Taskforce Action Network economy are all depending on they can help teachers (JDTAN) which is led by opportunity.” sive and supportive tone.” better understand their prepare for the transition “I hope actions in coming us to make every effort to re- Chairman Leo Gilling. In For additional informa- students’ needs. Other to school. But Ginger Sand- months reflect their stated open our school campuses.” speaking of the Summit, tion visit www.jdtan.org. states and communities weg, the organization's CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Wright and Young Hall Ferguson Hewitt Range Hadley Davis - MLK Richardson Happy Birthday JOSEPHINE SIMS, 56, RENEA E. LEGGETT, 59, ERROLEE P. SMITH, 73, CHARLIE MITCHELL,74, LEVIE JORDAN, 85, security for homemaker, retired educator died July 12 at displayer In loving memory of, MDPS, died died July 12 at for Miami-Dade North Shore advertiser, died June 26 at Jackson Main. Public Schools, Medical Center. July 9. Service home. Survivors: Viewing 3-8 died July Service 10 a.m., Thursday. spouse: Robert p.m., Friday in 7. Survivors Saturday in the Sims, II; son: the chapel. include her chapel. Robert Sims, husband, III; sister: Jeanette Hendly; Richard C. brother: Cecil Arnold, Michael DORETHA CLARKE. Ar- Smith III; sons, Richard IV EDWARD LOPEZ, 50, JANICE DELORIS Curry. Services were held. rangements are and Dominique Simmons; entrepreneur, KIRKLAND, 66, incomplete. daughter-in-law, Darlysa; died July 7 at educator, died GLOREATHA JACKSON, grandson, Taylor; brothers, Homestead July 11. Service 83, housewife, Joseph Burrows (Minnie) of Hospital. 10 a.m., Friday died July 9 at Valrico, FL and Leon Burrows Service 10 in the chapel. North Dade (Eulah) of Ave Maria, FL; and a a.m., Saturday Nursing Home. host of other nieces, nephews, at 93rd Street Survivors: sons: relatives and friends. Viewing Community Keith Jackson, FREDDIE BRYANT, SR. Ar- 2-6 p.m., today in the chapel. Baptist Church. BRITTNEY MILLER, 31, Kenneth rangements are Service 10 a.m., Thursday at homemaker, CEDRICK NATHANIEL Jackson; incomplete. St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. MARVIN CHEATHAM, died July 6. BULLARD daughters: Karla Jackson- 46, disabled, Graveside 07/14/1982 - 09/04/2019 Cohen, Karyn Jackson- SGT. ALBERT GLASS, died June 5 Service Friday. Brinson, Katrina Jackson 69, retired at Jackson HAPPY HEAVENLY Bailey, Katherine Jackson. serviceman Memorial BIRTHDAY CEDRICK Service 10 a.m., Thursday at for the U.S. Hospital. Fist Deliverance COGIC. Army, died July Service 12 p.m., \We are thinking of you Range-Homestead 5. Survivors Saturday in the SARAH LEWIS, 76, home- on this special birthday of include his maker. Service yours. Although, we miss WENDELL IRA FAIR, 44, LAVESSIE K. DAVIS, 89, chapel. cousins, Donna 1 p.m., Satruday you so much, we know you died July 9 at retired teacher, Rogers and Dondrea Martin; at Friendship are already happy in heaven Hialeah Hospital. died July 12 at JAMES HARVEY, 44, uncle, Ronald Bryant; and a Missionary Bap- celebrating your birthday with Survivors: home. Private died June 30 host of other cousins, relatives tist Church. your loved ones and knowing wife: Tamatha services. at Jackson Fair; daughter: and friends. Viewing 2-6 p.m., Memorial that thought gives us great Shenique Fair, Tuesday. Service 10 a.m., Hospital. comfort. We forever love and Tatianna Fair; today in the chapel. Service 2 p.m., miss you our angel. sons: Wendell Saturday in the GLADYS LUCILLE GRANT, Your loving parents, John VIRGINIA V. HANNA, 90, 97, retired food Bullard, IV and Wanda Fair Jr., Anthony Fair, Darius SHIRLEY ANN BELL, 64, chapel homemaker, service provider, Bullard; sister, Maria; Fair; sister: Pettra Robinson; nurse’s assistant, died July 10 died July 10. died July 12. brothers, Nigel and Elijah, brother: Arthur Fair, Jr; and a at Homestead Hospital. Private Survivors Service 10 and a host of relatives and host of loving grandchildren. services. RAVONNE LAINES, 61, Service 1 p.m., Saturday in the include her died July 10 a.m., Saturday friends. chapel. husband, Alins at Jackson at New Harvest Gregg L. Mason W. Hanna; Memorial. Missionary Happy Birthday MARVIN COUNCIL IKE FLORENCE, III, 51, died daughters, Service 10 a.m., Baptist Church. June 30. View- Naomi Palmer Friday in the PITTS, JR., In loving memory of, 49, custodian ing 4-7 p.m., (Herbert Sr.), Ernestine chapel. JANET ADRANA DAVIS, 61, for MDCPS, Friday. Service Styles (George), Althea Harris entrepreneur, died July 1. The died July 4 at 12:30 p.m., Sat- (Clarence), Cathleen Harris final rites in Nassau, Bahamas. Jackson North urday at Bethel (Charles Sr.); sons, Alins W. GEORGIANA DAWKINS, Medical Center. Apostle Temple, Hanna (Dorothy) and Calvin 71, died July 8 at Survivors: wife: 1855 NW 119 Hanna Sr.; and a host of Select Hospital. Hadley Davis - Charlene Pitts; Street, Miami FL. Interment: other grandchildren, nieces, Service 2 p.m., Miami Gardens son: Marvin Pitts; daughter: Caballero Rivero Dade North. nephews, relatives and friends. Friday in the Asiah Pitts; mother: Dorothy Viewing 2-6 p.m., Friday in chapel. ROBERT LEWIS WHITE, Pitts; brothers: Eric, Mark, JERROD ADDISON, 30, the chapel. Service 11 a.m., JR., 78, Johnathan; sisters: Stephanie, entertainer, died Saturday at the Church Of God carpenter, Samantha. Service 11 a.m., July 6. Survivors Of Prophecy No.1. died July 11 Saturday in the chapel. include: parents, SHIRLEY FINCH MCCLAIN, at Palmetto Leonard and BISHOP JACK JOHNSON, 82, dietary, died General Alberta Addison; 94, Bishop of July 3. Service Hospital. Eric S. George son, Jerrod Nasir Holy Ghost 12 p.m., Friday Service 10:30 DEACON KERMIT D. REED, Zion Addison; Assembly of in the chapel. a.m., Saturday died July 8. brother, Leonard Addison, the Apostolic in the chapel. ALFRED BARR Service 12 Jr.(April); grandmother, Mattie Faith Church, 07/19/1939 - 07/14/2015 p.m., Thursday Chatmon; other relatives. died July 13. COREY EUGENE at Faith Viewing 4-8 p.m., Friday. Survivors WILLIAMS, It’s been five years since Deliverance Service 11 a.m., Saturday include his wife, Corene; 49, musician, MICHAEL ANTHONY you left us and your memories Cathedral, at New Birth Baptist Church daughter, Dr. Ethelene , 60, died July 8 TISDOL still lives on in our hearts. Hollywood. Cathedral of Faith. Interment: Johnson; sons, John Whymss, printer, died July at Palmetto We love and miss you. Caballero Rivero Dade North. Ithemus Kent (Lula), Bishop 9 at The Miami General Love the family. PASTOR ROBERT L. Jerome Johnson (Tamera), Jewish Home. Hospital. INGRAM, SR., Covenant Mortuary Larry Johnson and Lybronze Viewing 1-4 Service 11 died July 7. Johnson; and a host of p.m., Friday. a.m., Saturday MARY GOODEN JOHNSON, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Viewing 12-9 sorrowing grandchildren, In Memoriam p.m., Friday 81, retired great-grands, great-great Church, Miami Gardens. secretary, died grands, nieces, nephews, other at Friendship EDDIE LAW, 72, died July In loving memory of, Baptist Church, July 7 at home. relatives and friends. Viewing 7 at Jackson SALLIE LOUELLA MINCY, Hallandale Viewing 4-8 6-8 p.m., Friday at Holy Ghost Memorial. 82, died July 9 at North Shore Beach. p.m., Thursday Assembly of the Apostolic Service 1 p.m., Hospital. Services were held. at Range Faith Church. Service 1 p.m., Tuesday, July CLIVE SABDUL, died July 9. Funeral Home. Saturday at the church. 21 at South STEPHEN ERIC LAMB, 39, Service 11 a.m., Service 11 a.m., Florida National laborer, died June 30. Services Saturday in the Friday at New Birth Baptist BRITTANY JADOTTE, 32, Cemetery. were held. chapel. Church. laborer, died July 7. Viewing 2-6 p.m., Thursday. Service 12 , GLORIA BLACKMAN Royal Mitchell p.m., Friday at Northside SDA 70, died July Church. 10 in Hialeah MARY LEE SILAS DINGLE, ROSA MCDONALD, 72, Hospital. Service 92, retired, died July 1 at home. school bus aide, GERELENE JOHNSON, 73, Tuesday, July Viewing 5-7 p.m., today in the CAROLE HAYES PRATT, died June 20 retired licensed practical nurse, 21 at Southern chapel. died July 2. at North Shore died June 25. Viewing 2-6 p.m., Memorial Graveside Medical Center. Thursday. Service 11 a.m., Cemetery. Service 1 Services were Friday in the chapel. In Memoriam p.m., today held. CLIFTON BOYKINS, 71, THELMA BROOMFIELD at Hollywood died July 11 In loving memory of, CL Page-Jacksonville 01/17/1931 - 07/15/2015 Memorial Premier at Hialeah Gardens. WILLIE JAMES MALOY, Hospital. Happy Anniversary in DOUGLAS DAVIS, 86, 81, retired, Services were Heaven, Mother. If love could landscaper, died died July 10 in held. have kept you here on earth, July 7 at Arch Jacksonville, you would have lived forever. Manker Plaza Rehab. FL. Service Alma Blair and family. BARBARA CAMPBELL, 80, Viewing 5-8 live-streamed beautician, died p.m., Friday at via YouTube July 2 at North Trinity Millrock Holy Sunday at 3 p.m. Shore Medical Missionary on Jacksonville ETHERLINE KENDRICK, VIEW YOUR Center. Services Baptist Church, First SDA Channel. 79, died July were held. 2575 NW 65 Street. Service 1 8 at Jackson p.m., Saturday at the church. Memorial OBITUARIES Send all flowers to the church. A J Manuel-FL City Hospital. HAROLD STUCKEY, 49, Service 11 a.m., ONLINE AT TIMOTHY ALLAN Grace laborer, died June 27. Service Friday in the LIVINGSTON, 65, died July 3 at chapel. CYRIL JONES, 81, business 3 p.m., Saturday in the chapel. WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM UM Medical Center. Memorial NAOMI YVONNE ROLLE service 11 a.m., Saturday in the owner, died June 2. Service 11 a.m., Thursday in the chapel. CARSWELL WASHINGTON, 02/26/1942 - 07/17/2019 chapel. 89, nurse's aide, died July McCloud and Siders A year ago, you left us with ISRAEL F. FERNANDEZ, 8. Service 12 p.m., Saturday at EUGENE WILLIAMS, 65, 30, business owner, died July Full Deliverance. manager, died July 3. Services bountiful love and precious Wade 3. Private services were held. were held. memories. We continue to celebrate the beautiful legacy DANNY J. MICHAELS, 36, STEPHANIE BRANTLEY, of your life. Forever in our died July 6 at Broward Health JUSTO CASTRO, 79, main- 44, dietician, died July MATTIE C. COLBERT, 71, Medical Center. Services were tenance supervisor, died July 10. Service 10 a.m., Saturday retired seamstress, died July 9. hearts and minds. held. 10. Services were held. in the chapel. Arrangements are incomplete. Your Family