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Black Pilot Flies High Through COVID-19 Volume 97 Number 48 | JULY 15-21, 2020 | MiamiTimesOnline.com | Ninety-Three Cents Black pilot Miami has flies high emerged as through coronavirus COVID-19 ‘epicenter’ Miramar aviator shares More than 15,000 cases airline industry success were reported on Sunday AMY CHERIE COPELAND Miami Times Contributor TERRY SPENCER [email protected] The Associated Press The health consequences for Black FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Flor- Americans throughout the COVID-19 ida’s rapidly increasing number of pandemic advanced the word ‘dispro- coronavirus cases is turning Miami portionate’ as an affective status many into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” could not overcome. The aviation a top doctor warned Monday, while field took an economic hit, and equity Mayoral candidate garners an epidemiologist called the region’s across the board continues to target situation “extremely grave.” Blacks as impending layoffs and fur- endorsement from Those assessments came as Flor- ida recorded more than 12,000 new 22 Black clergy confirmed coronavirus cases Monday after a record-setting weekend, a spike PENNY DICKERSON that partly reflects the larger number [email protected] of tests being performed but also a high percentage of those returning positive. The state set a national record spiritual stamp of approval with more than 15,000 cases reported was extended to Miami-Dade Sunday. County mayoral candidate Alex Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged Penelas on July 14 when a Monday that the disease is spreading collective of 22 Black pas- and urged people to take precautions torsA from cities and communities throughout such as wearing masks in public places, Miami-Dade County announced their per- social distancing and avoiding crowds. “We have to address the virus with sonal endorsement. In a list as long as the steady resolve. We can’t get swept 23rd Psalm, endorsements included leaders away in fear, we have to understand Bishop Victor T. Curry of the New Birth Bap- We were starting to what is going on, understand that we tist Church Cathedral of Faith International have a long road ahead but we also see more Black pilots of North Miami, Pastor Arthur Jackson III of have to understand that within the getting interviewed and Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor context of the moment,” he said during hired, but now with this Carl Johnson of the 93rd Street Community a Miami press conference. While the outbreak has been spread- Baptist Church, and Pastor Johnny Barber pandemic the airlines ing through much of the state, it has will“ eventually have to of Mount Sinai Baptist Church, among others. start downsizing and furloughing. Just like The state added another 35 Penelas is a 58-year-old entrepreneur any other layoff, the last deaths Monday, with the one- who served the community as mayor of ones in are the first ones Miami-Dade County from 1996 to 2004, week average remaining at out; the recently hired and previously as Miami-Dade commis- 71 per day. The daily rate had Black pilots will have sioner and Hialeah councilman. The group been 30 deaths three weeks of pastors cited Penelas’ experience been here less time, so ago, and crept up to 44 last and ability to lead in challenging times, they’ll be the first ones his bold agenda and vision for addressing week before skyrocketing with furloughed.” social injustice through an inclusive and a state record 120 deaths equitable approach and for creating eco- Pastor Johnny Barber reported Thursday. Overall, nomic opportunity in the Black community. Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church — Rodney Lewis “I am proud to support Alex Penelas 4,381 people have died in in his effort to be Miami-Dade County's Florida from the coronavirus loughs disproportionately affect pilots, next mayor,” said Bishop Curry who added since March 1. many of whom are minorities. Less that the local community is in need of than 3% of commercial pilots identify an experienced leader with a bold vision as Black and fewer than 4% identify as and a public servant's heart to help us two or more races. re-emerge from this crisis as a more inclu- hit South Florida particularly hard, U.S. airlines are positioning to cut sive and just community. both now and throughout the pandem- staff after September 30 because of “Alex Penelas has a proven track record ic. Its three counties — Miami-Dade, sharply diminished passenger loads of delivering results for the people of Broward and Palm Beach — make up due to COVID-19, and despite re- Miami-Dade County, and I have the utmost about a quarter of the state’s popu- ceiving billions of dollars in federal Pastor Arthur Jackson III lation but have been responsible for confidence that he will make us proud as bailouts in the first half of 2020. Career Antioch Missionary Baptist Church about half the new cases our next mayor and bring the values of our survival for Black pilots comes down Florida International University faith back to County Hall.” to seniority. epidemiologist Dr. Aileen Marty called First Officer Rodney Lewis is a Pastor Johnny Barber of Mount Sinai the region’s situation “extremely veteran pilot employed by American Baptist Church shared similar sentiments grave,” saying the public is not taking Airlines for 28 year. He flies Boeing 777 that focused more on the community’s this virus seriously enough, ignoring jets out of Miami International Air- economic development needs and the the guidelines DeSantis and others port. Lewis is Black, a Detroit native prior achievements of former Mayor have been pushing. and a graduate of Western Michigan Penelas which included exemption from “They have not adhered to guide- University. Currently, he resides in property taxes for the elderly, a 44 percent lines,” Marty said at an online press Miramar, and began his aviation career reduction in crime and the creation of the conference with Miami-Dade County while enlisted in the United States Homeless Trust to benefit the homeless. Bishop Victor T. Curry Mayor Carlos Gimenez. “They have Navy. Following varied flight training SEE PRAISE 6A New Birth Baptist Church been in those closed spaces without and decades of global travel, he now taking the appropriate precautions, and boasts more than 20,000 commercial that’s the main reason we are where we flight hours. The Miami Times first are.” spoke with Lewis on May 15 regarding The chief for infection prevention his service. At that time, he didn’t ex- at Jackson Health System, Dr. Lilian pect to be furloughed, and his employ- Abbo, described nurses and doctors er guaranteed a minimum number of working around the clock and some flight hours to maintain his rank. getting sick. “Before the pandemic, all of the air- “We really need to work on this lines were hiring, and some barriers to together,” she said. “Miami is now the being a Black pilot that were there be- epicenter of the pandemic. What we fore were not as present,” said Lewis. were seeing in Wuhan (China) six “When I got hired 30 years ago, it was months ago. Now, we are there.” very difficult to get hired as a Black There’s at least one glimmer of hope pilot, no matter how qualified you for Florida overall: The positivity rate were. Those barriers started to come for tests has been just over 11% the last down lately, and we were starting to two days. That is still four times the see more Black pilots getting inter 2.3% rate the state had in late May, but SEE PILOT 10A SEE VIRUS 6A Today BUSINESS................. ................................. 14B FAITH & FAMILY ...................................... 7D 89° CLASSIFIED ............................................. 17B FAITH CALENDAR ................................... 8D CHURCHGOERS AREN’T ABLE TO IN GOOD TASTE ......................................... 1C HEALTH & WELLNESS ............................. 9D 7D 8 90158 00100 0 LIFESTYLE HAPPENINGS ....................... 5C OBITUARIES ............................................. 12D LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING INSIDE Editorials Cartoons Opinions Letters VIEWPOINT BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY | JULY 15-21, 2020 | MiamiTimesOnline.com 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. 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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.
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