Tempora Mutantur Et Nos Mutamur In Illis VOLUME 95 NUMBER 5 MIAMI, FLORIDA, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 50 CENTS

The U.S. Virgin Islands, torn to shreds by deadly Irma, now stares down Maria

Editor’s note: As of press time, Tues- could share the full scope of the mad- day, Sept. 19, a category 5 storm that ness I was about to encounter. had devastated Dominica, was headed In a few hours on Sept. 7, I found my- toward the Virgin Islands. Life-threat- self dodging fl ying debris alongside my ening Hurricane Maria was expected brother as we carried my wheelchair- to pass over or near the Virgin Islands bound, 80-year-old father to safety. It Miami Times columnist and Puerto Rico Wednesday. was an experience I'll describe as noth- ing short of hell, compelling me not to Peter Bailey stand outside By Peter Bailey go there if such a place really exists. [email protected] With our hospital decimated, patients of his parent's have been airlifted to other nearby The night before Hurricane Irma ar- islands and Puerto Rico, which was on home in St.Thomas rived here on St. Thomas, I exchanged Hurricane Watch Tuesday, Sept. 19. texts with a friend in Anguilla, asking Several prisoners escaped from the U.S. Virgin Islands. her if I should be worried. I was expect- prison in Tortola in the British Virgin ing just a bit of wind and rain, nothing Islands causing some to worry that the life-altering. criminals will invade our shores. One My phone's signal faded before she Please turn to PARADISE 6A

Was there a plan

Miami-Dade Police directs traffi c post Irma when 50 percent of to feed the children the county's traffi c signals were inoperable. pre- and post-Irma? Miami-Dade County said school system wasn’t responsible for feeding children

By Carolyn Guniss [email protected]

School board member Steve Gallon questions whether there was a plan to feed students in light of Hurricane Irma. District 1 Miami-Dade County Public Schools board mem- ber Steve Gallon III doesn’t believe the school system had an immediate plan to feed students who had been cut off from the free and reduced lunch program during the upheaval caused by Hurricane Irma. Gallon double-downed Friday that if the system had had a plan, board members were not informed. He cited a late- night, Tuesday, Sept. 12 memo he sent to Schools Super- —Miami Times photo Greg Reed intendent Alberto Carvalho and other board members on the matter. The memo asks the superintendent about the district’s plan to feed “eligible” students and what were the Gimenez behind delay for food and water reimbursable options to the district for the expenses in- said the county did which I thought curred for such an effort. Edmonson said plan unacceptable not have on hand was unacceptable,” By Thursday, the district launched a massive feeding ef- By Andrea Robinson resources that should have ice, water and food to Edmonson said. “The fort with packaged breakfasts for children and Meals Ready [email protected] been staged with that dec- assist families after mayor said he has a to Eat (MRE), a complete meal in a package with a heater laration were never ordered, Irma. Gimenez did plan and he’s acting to warm the food. Some packets included vegetable lasagna Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos which caused the delay in get- not request an order by his plan. I’m very and cheese tortellini. At th e launch at Frederick Douglass Gimenez ordered the county ting food and ice into hot and and was not ready, upset about this.” Elementary School and seven other school sites, schools go to Level 1 status — the steamy neighborhoods. she said. Edmonson said offi cials announced that they would activate two additional highest level — to prepare for Audrey Edmonson, vice- “I’m not going to Edmonson other commissioners sites, all serving hot food until schools reopened Monday, Category 5 Hurricane Irma. chairwoman of the Miami- take up for anyone. were also unhappy Sept. 18. But one county offi cial said Dade County Commission, He did not order anything, Please turn to READY 4A Please turn to POST-IRMA 4A

8 90158 00100 0 2A THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 Opinion Blacks Must Control Their Own Destiny

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Hating no person, fearing no person, e have serious problems and Hurricane Irma’s Newspaper RACHEL J. REEVES, Publisher and Chairman the Black Press strives to help every person in the fi rm belief Association of America sideswipe of Miami-Dade County laid it bare. that all persons are hurt as long as anyone is held back. W One obvious problem is with the public utility, Florida Power and Light. Twenty-fi ve years after Hurricane An- Newspaper drew, a storm that blew winds up to 100 miles an hour turned BY CARL ELLIOTT, The New York Times Association off the lights to 1,020,255 of FPL’s accounts. FPL’s records say of America it serves 1,114,000 accounts in Miami-Dade County. The utility said it has been strengthening the grid and bury- ing lines. If more than 1 million accounts lost power, there is Erect a statue of this civil rights hero a lot of strengthening and burying left to be done. If you look closely at Brown v. more than anyone else to bring also taught. Black schools in 1955 after defending his home Another gaping problem is post-storm actions to secure Board of Education, the land- about school desegregation in Clarendon County in the 1940s against a group of armed at- and provide for the families in the county. If county offi cials mark 1954 school desegregation South Carolina, has been too of- were in abysmal condition — tackers. Mr. De Laine died in were expecting a category 5 hurricane, they should have been decision, you’ll see that Brown ten forgotten. This month, with dilapidated, poorly heated and Charlotte, N.C, in 1974. following the emergency operations plan that details several wasn’t a single case. It was fi ve the blessing of his surviving woefully understaffed. Chil- The state has no monuments post-staging activities. Once Florida was declared a disaster cases consolidated into one. children, Joseph De Laine Jr. dren had to walk miles to at- to Mr. De Laine, and apart area by the state and the White House, the county had access Briggs v. Elliott, the fi rst of them, and Ophelia De Laine Gona, my tend school, because the school from a small interstate inter- to added support in terms of manpower and money. Miami- took place in my home state, cousin Joe Elliott — Uncle Rod- board, led by Uncle Roddy, re- change near Summerton, no Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez relentlessly told families South Carolina. Briggs came dy’s grandson — submitted a fused to provide a bus. It provid- roads, bridges or public build- to have three days of food and supplies for after the storm, not about after the Rev. Joseph De letter to the South Carolina leg- ed 30 buses for white children. ings bear his name. Laine organized a group of Black Asking South Carolina to once asking them or telling them how to get help preparing. parents in Clarendon County to honor Mr. De Laine might When 70 percent of the county’s school children quality for n a just world, the name of Joseph De Laine would already be petition for equal educational fa- familiar to South Carolinians. Mr. De Laine was a minister in the Af- seem quixotic. It took decades free or reduced lunch, it is clear families would struggle with cilities. The man who stood fast of protest and the 2015 mass accumulating the necessary items for hurricane season. Then against that request — the El- Irican Methodist Episcopal Church and a teacher in the Clarendon murder at Emanuel A.M.E. take into account curfews, blocked roads, down powerlines, liott of Briggs v. Elliott — was the County public schools, where his wife, Mattie, also taught. Church in Charleston before darkness, all conditions that render residents trapped. Those chairman of the school board, the Confederate fl ag came are the conditions that happened in Tropical Storm and cat- Roderick Miles Elliott. Or as he islature on behalf of 21 descen- In South Carolina, however, down from the South Carolina egory 1 and 2 hurricane wind speeds. If we had contended was known in my family, Uncle dants and relatives of Roderick Mr. De Laine’s courage and te- State House. Sixty-three years with a category 5 hurricane, residents’ supplies would have Roddy.For reasons that remain Miles Elliott (including me), ask- nacity were punished. Both he after Brown, schools in Sum- been blown away, along with their rooftops and walls. Build- murky, the Supreme Court case ing the legislature to honor Mr. and his wife lost their teaching merton remain de facto segre- ing after building would have become piles of rubble and there came to be called Brown rather De Laine with a statue on the jobs. When an arsonist set fi re gated, thanks in part to a pri- would have been widespread fl ooding. than Briggs, even though Briggs grounds of the State House in to the De Laine home, which vate academy favored by many preceded Brown both alphabeti- Columbia. stood 60 feet outside the city white families. If we can some- Many residents, old and young live in high-rises. The older cally and temporally. So it was In a just world, the name of limits of Summerton, S.C., the how make our way together ones who did not evacuate were trapped in their apartments. Brown v. Board of Education Joseph De Laine would already all-white fi refi ghting squad through these dark times, it No humanitarian organizations were mobilized until several that was memorialized in the be familiar to South Carolin- in Summerton stood by and will be in no small part be- days after the-weaken but still very dangerous storm. history textbooks. I won’t pre- ians. Mr. De Laine was a min- watched it burn to the ground. cause of the vision of Joseph Mayor Gimenez made the decision last Tuesday not to start tend I’m not grateful. But the ister in the African Methodist Later, Mr. De Laine’s church in De Laine. food distributions for the residents he is supposed to protect fact that Brown has overshad- Episcopal Church and a teacher Lake City was burned to the Carl Elliott is a Professor at and take care of. It's as if Trump gave Gimenez a black Ameri- owed Briggs has also meant that in the Clarendon County public ground as well. He was eventu- the Center for Bioethics at the can Express card, and he cut it in two, and threw it away. Mr. De Laine, the man who did schools, where his wife, Mattie, ally forced to leave the state in University of Minnesota. That will be your legacy, Mr. Mayor. By Taryn Finley, Huffi ngton Post CARTOON CORNER Like Issa Rae, we ‘root for everybody Black’ I was 13 when the Black wom- Variety’s video went viral on Ms. Rae’s critics don’t un- ers who religiously watched an I was rooting for on “Ameri- Twitter, garnering more than derstand that when it comes to her web series “Awkward Black can Idol” won. After Black wom- 16,000 retweets and countless racial pride, the playing fi eld is Girl” that helped her become en failed to reach the top spot in reshares up and down my so- not level. Black pride does not the fi rst Black woman to create the fi rst two seasons, Fantasia cial media timelines. carry the power to shut others and star in a scripted series for fi nally did. With vocals straight Ms. Rae told the reporter what out as white pride does. And HBO. out of a church choir in North so many Black people have told that’s the difference. Hollywood Later that night, she tweeted Carolina, she deserved it. their family members at din- has a long history of privileg- her congratulations to Lena All the Black people I knew ner, their friends on group texts ing whiteness, from who gets to Waithe, who became the fi rst — my mom, classmates and ac- and their Black co-workers over greenlight movie ideas to whom Black woman to win an Emmy quaintances — were so proud. water cooler talk. As many ob- studios target for consumption. for comedy writing. We celebrated this moment to- When Black artists are hon- gether. Fantasia’s victory on e take enormous joy in seeing Lena Waithe, Donald Glover ored at an esteemed award one of America’s most watched and Sterling K. Brown walk away with trophies. Their wins show like the Emmys, it’s no television shows at the time Wgive us more hope that our stories will be told in more nu- secret whom we want to win. wasn’t just a win for her: It was anced, sensitive and multidimensional ways. The fact that Black actors, writ- a win for us. ers and directors in 2017 are Issa Rae, a co-creator and the still becoming the “fi rst” Black star of the HBO sitcom “Inse- stacles as we face in our lives, While white people have the person to ever receive “X” award cure,” stood on the Emmys’ red there are times when we need to luxury of turning on any given should make that clear. carpet on Sunday and proudly see one another win. channel and seeing themselves Black pride isn’t designed to proclaimed to a Variety reporter But what so many people refl ected with nuance and block the progress of others. It who asked which people she missed in her comment is that depth onscreen, Black people is meant to empower and create was cheering for, “I’m rooting for expressing Black pride is not haven’t been so fortunate. space for Black people to cel- everybody Black.” When I heard the same as being racist toward So it’s no surprise that Issa ebrate and honor ourselves in a that, I jumped up and shouted: whites. Rae, who is redefi ning how TV country that tells us in no un- “Same, Sis! Same!” Because “Talk about racist! You are shows portray Black millenni- certain terms that Black lives that’s what I’ve been doing all one!” a Twitter user wearing a als, gave her Black colleagues do not matter. It’s a necessary my life. And apparently many “Make America Great Again” props at the Emmys. In fact, it’s escape when racial tension in other people have, too, because hat wrote. the support from Black view- the world is too much to bear.

BY JONATHAN CAPEHART, The Washington Post ‘The fi rst white president’ is a ‘bad dude’ I have a confession to make. I night. He lays out with precision Coates writes, blowing up the fal- nouncements during the cam- have not been as enamored of Ta- and data what I knew in my bones. lacy that the key to Trump’s sup- paign. What he said on Aug. 15 in Nehisi Coates and his writing on White people, generally speaking, port is the “white working class.” reaction to the racist rally in Char- race as some white people, partic- were not and are not going to slip Trump also won white voters with lottesville days earlier that result- ularly liberals, are. When it comes into their impending status as and without a college degree. He ed in the killing of Heather Heyer to race and the United States, I am “the new minority” without a fi ght won both white men and women and again last week stripped him Martin Luther King Jr. to Coates’s — a fi ght successfully waged by against Democratic former secre- of the benefi t of the doubt of be- Malcolm X. But ever since the kill- a man who ran the most racist, tary of state Hillary Clinton, the ing a white supremacist and the ing of Trayvon Martin in 2012 and xenophobic, misogynistic cam- fi rst female presidential nominee moral authority required to lead the ensuing grim roll call of Black this diverse nation. lives felled by law enforcement fter the bipartisan slaps at his morally reprehensible “both “After the bipartisan slaps at his and wannabe cops and others morally reprehensible “both sides” who simply felt empowered, my sides” remarks, you’d think that Trump learned that there are remarks, you’d think that Trump views on race and our nation have Alines a president of the United States should know not to cross. learned that there are lines a moved steadily closer to Coates’s. president of the United States With “The fi rst white president,” paign for president in memory. of a political party. And Trump should know not to cross. Alas, Coates’s epic examination of and And that was after spending years won all age groups of whites. no. Trump doesn’t have a point. explanation for President Trump’s questioning the legitimacy of his “Certainly not every Trump vot- Never did. Turning the focus on victory last November in the At- predecessor, Barack Obama, by er is a white supremacist, just as Antifa — a claque of anarchists lantic magazine, there no longer is peddling the racist birther lie that not every white person in the Jim I’d never heard of until Charlot- The Miami Times welcomes and encourages letters on its editorial commentaries any daylight between me and the the nation’s fi rst African Ameri- Crow South was a white suprem- tesville — will not erase the smiley as well as all other material in the newspaper. Such feedback makes for a healthy dialogue among our readership and the community. Letters must, however, be 300 provocative chronicler of Ameri- can president wasn’t born in the acist,” Coates notes. “But every face Trump continually puts on words or less, brief and to the point, and may be edited for grammar, style and ca’s racial divide. United States. Trump voter felt it acceptable to white supremacy. That he insists clarity. All letters must be signed and must include the name, address and telephone In paragraph after paragraph, “In 2016, Trump enjoyed ma- hand the fate of the country over on doing so makes him a pretty number of the writer for purposes of confi rming authorship. Send letters to: Letters to Coates articulates what has roiled jority or plurality support among to one.” Leave aside Trump’s ap- “bad dude,” among the worst to the Editor, The Miami Times, 900 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, FL 33127, or fax them my heart and mind since election every economic branch of whites,” palling and unpresidential pro- ever lead this nation. to 305-757-5770; Email: [email protected]. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 3A THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 Some residents feel they were forgotten Opa-locka apartment deals with lack of food, downed wires By Andrea Robinson something that Barbara Beneby A county garbage truck crew [email protected] said was scarce at that point. has stopped by twice to collect “Usually someone from the city trash, but wont’ go inside for As utility and oil companies comes to check on us. But this the same fear. restore lights and gas around time no one came until you all Even worse, she said, chil- town, hundreds of people in showed up,” she said. dren play nearby, so she has urban core neighborhoods “We’re very appreciative,” to keep a watchful eye to en- wondered aloud if they’ve been Beneby said. “Some people sure they aren’t electrocuted. forgotten. didn’t know how they were go- Beneby and Pigatt said Take the neighbors at the ing to eat. They had just paid they’d put in a call to FPL Our Home Apartment Corp. rent, and it would be hard to about the downed wire and complex along Ali Baba Av- buy food.” the status of the building enue in Opa-locka. Residents Beneby, the onsite manager, regaining electricity. “There’s — mostly women and small said no one from a relief agen- a delayed response in these children — had no electricity cy, government office or utility communities,” Pigatt said. last Wednesday, so they sat company had stopped by since By Thursday afternoon, along the steel balconies and Irma roared through Saturday things looked somewhat bet- busily fanned themselves with and Sunday. ter. Electricity was restored paper, towels or whatever they A bigger headache, she said, to the apartment complex, could find. is a downed power line that meaning Beneby had one less Two Opa-locka commis- laid to rest on the metal fence hassle. sioners — Joseph Kelley and that surrounds the build- “Oh, wow. That was a relief,” Matthew Pigatt arrived with a ing. She and another tenant she said. “We had people —Miami Times/Andrea Robinson small caravan of people, includ- noticed sparks and smelled sleeping in the car, in hallways Miami-Dade County School Board Member Steve Gallon III and Opa-locka city officials ing School Board Member Steve something burning along the for relief. Both adults and hand out sandwiches, fruit and water to children and parents at different apartment com- Gallon III and members of a fence. children.” plexes on Sept. 13 in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The residents did not have power in group that provides free water Beneby said the few resi- The problem with the their units and the children were out of school and eager to get the refreshments. safety lessons in the small city. dents who have vehicles were downed line remains, though. The caravan brought food: afraid to go out lest they Richard Gibbs, FPL spokes- the request. of the incident and we will be ceive prior notification of the sandwiches, bananas, water — inadvertently touch the gate. man, said he was unaware of “We’re reviewing the status able to determine if we re- downed wire,” Gibbs said. Community groups demand disaster relief Coalition fights for those who are underserved

By Janiah Adams [email protected]

A coalition of community or- ganizations called for a halt on evictions and deportations and demanded power restoration during a Friday afternoon press conference. Titled “The Most Unequal County Directing The Most Un- equal Response,” the list of de- mands related to post-Hurri- cane Irma were aimed at FEMA, The Red Cross, and those in positions of power. The coalition gathered in Little Haiti in front of Buena Vista Apartments, where only one building had been restored with power during the time of the press conference. Resident holds up sign in front of Buena Vista Apartments. Their demands include restoring power to underserved communi- ties; the right to food, water and safe housing; the right to return to affordable housing; an ex- tension of Temporary Protected Status or TPS; paid time off for days missed due to the storm; and to be included among those making post-disaster decisions A resident expresses her concerns about FEMA and The Red for low-income communities. “We are a collective of organi- Cross during press conference. zations to come out because we have room to put some food,” Bastien believes it’s time for realize that Black communities Bastien said. “That’s it. We officials to know that Black and have been neglected,” said Mar- haven’t heard anything else. Brown communities will no lon- lene Bastien, of Haitian Women We heard it from a third person ger be neglected. of Miami, one of the organiza- who claimed that Red Cross “We don’t want big talks any- tions that is part of the coali- was asking about that. Directly more,” Bastien said. “People are tion. “We realized that if we from the Red Cross, no, directly dying of hunger; they are dying did not stand up, these people from FEMA, no.” of thirst. We need actions.” would be left out. They will lose again.” Before Hurricane Irma hit Mi- ami, Haitian Women of Miami, Did a Florida Senator along with The Dream Defend- ers, Miami Workers Center, the New Florida Majority, Make push ahead to get lights? the Homeless Smile and many others, came together to form Daphne Campbell is accused of asking the Irma Community Recovery Fund, an effort that would of- Marlene Bastien stands with supporters in front of Buena Vista Apartments. for power restoration after hurricane fer disaster relief to Black and alition came to hand out food Brown communities. Volunteers and water to residents, they told By Janiah Adams nursing home, and many private had been handing out free food them that this was the first time [email protected] residences. However, Campbell and water to residents who were anyone had come to check on said in a Facebook post that still without power and, as of them, Bastien said. Florida Sen. Daphne Camp- her phone was stolen by a media Friday, had helped more than “Where are the elected offi- bell used a connection at Florida company and she did not autho- 10,000 people statewide. cials, where is FEMA, where is Power and Light to try to re- rize anyone to look at her phone. “We just knew there was going the Red Cross?” Bastien said. store power to her home and the Rich Robinson, CEO of Rise to be a need in low-income com- “We’ve been feeding, you know, homes of family members. News which originally broke the munities of color in the relief thousands ourselves with our Campbell held a post- story, told the Miami effort, but also in the rebuild- own resources. Yet, those who Irma party at her com- New Times that the sen- ing effort to come, to make sure represent us, those who have pany office where she ator is lying. In a Face- that those resources are dis- the billions, the Red Cross, talked about using her book post, Campbell said tributed equitably,” said Andrea FEMA, they are missing in ac- connections at FPL to that most of her calls Mercado, the executive director tion. So we are sending a strong get her and her sister’s and texts to a FPL repre- of The New Florida Majority. message to let them know that power restored, reports sentative dealt with “rec- Volunteers have been giving we will not be discounted; we the Miami New Times. tifying my constituents’ out food and water since Mon- will not be disregarded, we will Andrea Mercado speaks about injustice in low-income com- Rise News reports that power outage.” When day, Sept. 11. not be left out, we will not be ne- munities during a press conference. Campbell sent text mes- she received a request, “Folks from the whole coali- sages to an FPL lobby- Campbell said, she for- glected again.” have power. Only one building. “Well, Governor Rick Scott Campbel tion have been out since [last] ist named John H. Hol- warded it to Holley. During the press confer- Three big buildings don’t have,” has been rich in giving speech- Monday giving people water and ley on Sept. 11, asking to get FPL has shed light on ence, organizers and support- Roselvo said. “I come here be- es around the state, but the food and batteries and doing ev- power restored to her home, the the situation. ers chanted “Where is The Red cause we need the food; we need speeches have not transformed erything that is possible to help homes of her two children, and “She did not get special treat- Cross? Where is FEMA? We the water; we need the light; anything concrete for the Black our folks in these communi- her mother’s home, who is sick ment,” FPL spokesperson Mark need them now. Turn the lights and we don’t have nobody come and Brown communities and ties because nobody’s come to and requires oxygen. The ex- Bubriski said. “It’s just absurd.” on.” over here to talk to us, to tell us immigrant communities,” Bas- check on anybody,” said Nailah change continued over the next Campbell said in her Facebook Residents of Buena Vista what’s going on. We pay tax like tien said. Summers, the Dream Defenders few days. post that as of Sunday, Sept. 17, Apartments came out to join the everybody else. We needed help, Summers said they haven’t communications director. “So, Rise News also reports that her children still hadn’t gotten conference and express their we needed big people, come over heard neither from The Red we’re here in this heat and there Campbell showed them mes- their power restored, and her concerns. here talking to us. Tell us some- Cross nor FEMA. Bastien said are old folks in these buildings sages from people in her dis- mother had gotten hers on Fri- Monique Roselvo, a resident thing.” when trying to reach out to behind us that couldn’t come trict requesting power, such as day, Sept. 15. at the apartments, lives in the Bastien is dissatisfied with them, they’ve received no re- out because they’re old and they a Miami Beach synagogue, pri- Under Campbell’s Facebook building that had been restored the way Gov. Rick Scott has sponse, only from a third party. couldn’t leave their houses.” mary care clinics in Miami and post, followers left comments of with power. been handling the situation. “Only one person asked if we When volunteers from the co- “My other neighbors don’t Lauderdale Lakes, an Aventura support. 4A THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Commissioner's appeal to county for help draws nill READY calls. In an earlier text message he gency management plan that was palities operated independently. where there’s no power.” cleared alleyways so FPL crews can continued from 1A wrote, "Mayor Gimenez urged all Mi- created years ago to quickly get Churches, smaller nonprofit and Newze said the organizations make repairs. He said the loss of ami-Dade residents to have a mini- help to neighborhoods from Miami community organizations filled in provide a buffer for municipalities. power was the city’s biggest head- about Gimenez’s decisions. She mum of three days supplies because Gardens to Florida City. The plan, the gaps to provide food, water and “The county and city can’t get there ache of the storm. said they urged him to get ready for it would be very difficult to have which was last updated in 2013, even laundry service for residents fast enough. It takes everybody,” “We don’t have control over the debris pickup and to get resources power on or all services restored in calls for Miami-Dade County to mo- in Black neighborhoods. Announce- she said. power issue," Brown said. into neighborhoods as soon as pos- the immediate aftermath of Hurri- bilize a committee to focus on meet- ments of those activities spread Nearly 10 days after the hurri- Elected and appointed leaders sible. cane Irma.” ing the urgent needs of post-disaster largely on radio or via Facebook cane, parts of Miami-Dade are re- stressed that residents bear some "I don’t want to make this a ra- During the daily briefings before victims such as emergency shelter, and Instagram. turning to normal. Debris has been responsibility of having water and cial thing. It’s all economic back- and after the hurricane at the Emer- food, water and medical care. Valencia Gunder of New Florida picked up or pushed aside from food in the first days of the storm. grounds. It has nothing to do with gency Operations Center in West Recovery assistance may include Majority said as Irma approached, most roadways and homeowners Miami City Manager Daniel Al- race,” she said. Miami-Dade County, Gimenez was temporary housing, loans and she was completely broke. She are applying for assistance through fonso said that the municipality is Miami-Dade County has an the sole spokesman. As strong may- grants for individuals from relief heard the mayor’s call for residents FEMA. By Tuesday, assistance cen- obligated to clear the streets and emergency management plan that or, all decisions fall on Gimenez, organizations or from the tradi- to have three days food and water. ters were set up in Miami Gardens other areas for emergency crews lays out how to proceed in the event who is now in his second four-year tional federal government assis- “My account was empty, my cred- and North Miami. to make repairs. “Citizens should of a catastrophe, including hurri- term as the county’s top officer. tance programs of FEMA and other it cards were maxed,” Gunder said. Another sore subject with resi- take responsibility for themselves. canes. Irma was initially projected Edmonson said Gimenez focused state programs such as low interest She knew immediately she was dents is electricity. Florida Power The city charter doesn’t say any- to strike the Miami area as a Cate- on advising residents to have the loans through the Small Business not alone, and that many residents and Light officials said power had thing about providing food and wa- gory 5. The storm veered toward the three days of food and water as sug- Administration, the emergency op- couldn’t prepare either. She called been restored to 97 percent of ter,” Alfonso said. west coast of Florida, giving South gested by the Federal Emergency erations document said. The Miami Foundation. Immedi- households in Miami-Dade as of He said the city purchased 10 Florida less potent tropical storm Management Agency. It isn’t clear if Gimenez activated ately a disaster recovery fund was Tuesday morning. A spokesman tractor trailers loaded with ice at winds, with hurricane blasts. “We have a strong mayor who the county’s Unmet Needs Commit- established. After the storm, she said that of those without power, a cost of $117,000 because they With a Level 1 declaration, sup- changed everything,” Edmonson tee. That unit is a cooperative effort along with several organizations, about 140 were in Opa-locka, 820 knew there would be a need in plies should have been on the said. By Tuesday, the second day between county and municipal gov- mobilized, going door to door leav- in North Miami, 520 in Miami Gar- each of the five commission dis- ground immediately at predesig- after the storm came through, she ernments and non-governmental ing food, water and ice, and holding dens, 2,260 in Miami and 800 in tricts. The city also purchased nated staging areas, according to pressed Gimenez again. organizations and provides infor- community barbecues. Coral Gables. $37,000 for meals for assisted liv- the county emergency plan. None of “Commissioners had to start get- mation on the coordination of an Adora Obi Nweze, president of the The company said that in the ing facilities, and additional food those were in place. ting ice in here. We had to start inclusive community based plan to Florida NAACP, said branches part- cases where there was no pow- that Mayor Tomas Regalado and Gimenez could not be reached for getting food in here,” she said. “By identify and resolve emergency and nered with different groups around er generally involved trees that the five commissioners distrib- comment, despite numerous phone Thursday, that’s when trucks start- long-term disaster-related needs the state to feed scores of people knocked down power lines or uted. calls. ed coming in.” that cannot be met by traditional displaced by Irma. “You have to be structural damage to the home. “It’s not the city’s responsibil- Gimenez spokeswoman Mike Those issues could have been resources. on the ground,” Nweze said. “You Opa-Locka’s interim city man- ity to deliver ice and water. But Hernandez also did not return avoided under the county’s emer- Without such a plan, munici- have to see where the people are, ager Ed Brown said the city has we did it anyway.” County, not schools, responsible for feeding residents POST-IRMA sleep knowing that many poor chil- Management’s responsibility to feed with the county,” he said. population of students who partici- that failure to do so is not an option.” continued from 1A dren were approaching a week of not the community after a natural disas- At a Level 1 activation, the county’s pate in the federal feeding program. Gallon asked whether the district being in school and having access to ter such a hurricane. Gonzalez-Diego emergency operations policy calls for The district set up 10 sites across plans to feed students who are out of School system spokeswoman Dai- healthy meals.” said that 43 schools served as shel- coordination with and activation of the county to feed students living school while the school system read- sy Gonzalez-Diego on Friday said the He’s not alone when it comes to ters and many schools did not have several department and agencies in across 2,000 square miles. It is un- ies itself after Hurricane Irma blew district had served more than 50,000 confusion about when the feeding power rendering their kitchens use- preparation for the storm and actions clear how many of the eligible stu- through South Florida last Sunday. meals to program as scheduled to begin. less. The system is the fourth largest after. That plan includes deploying dents actually use the program. Irma, initially a category 5 storm, not just children, but to everyone At the district’s first food distribu- in the nation with 392 schools serving food, water and ice. During an interview Tuesday, Sept. was a collision course with South who wanted a meal. tion of packaged breakfasts and MREs 345,000 students. A frantic Rep. Roy Hardemon said 12 about an effort to distribute sand- Florida, after devastating several “People were so thankful for what Thursday at Frederick Douglass, Dis- he went to the Emergency Operations wiches, fruit and water in Opa-locka, Caribbean islands, including Anti- we were doing,” she said. trict 2 board member Dorothy Ben- GOOD PARTNER Center in Doral Tuesday and “talked Gallon saw a wider need. gua and Barbuda and the U.S. Vir- Gallon was nonplussed Friday. dross-Mindingall was disappointed County spokesman Mike Hernan- to anyone who would listen” about his “Understand this, we are the 4th gin Islands. When the storm tracked "I am encouraged by the recent ef- that after a full week of students not dez said Monday that Mayor Carlos request for food and ice for District largest district in the nation-- one that to make landfall in Miami-Dade, fort to provide healthy meals to the having hot meals at school, the feed- Gimenez had asked residents to have 108 residents. His pleas went unan- I am proud to have spent the major- Gimenez issued a mandatory evacua- children who have been out of school ing program debut with packaged three days supply of food on hand. swered. ity of my life in as a student, teacher, tion of some 600,000 people, the larg- for over a week and devastated by the food. At an emergency briefing Sept. 12, Students in the free and reduced principal and district administrator,” est evacuation order in its history. aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Howev- “I think we [the board] could have Gimenez said he was not doing a food lunch program could eat at least two said Gallon. “We have received nu- The county coordinated with the Red er, I remain concerned that such pro- done more had we probably sat down distribution. At that time, two days meals and snacks at their respective merous awards and accolades. How- Cross and the school system to open visions were not either contemplated and been a part of all the conversa- after Irma had grazed Miami-Dade, schools but have not been able to ever, our future legacy will not be de- 43 shelters that ended up housing or reflected in any plans or updates tion,” Bendross-Mindingall said. “We more than 50 percent of Florida Pow- do so since the system shuttered its fined by awards, but how, in the midst about 31,000 humans and hundreds that I had been privy to,” Gallon are elected to take care of the people. er and Light’s customers were without doors Sept. 7 in preparation for Hur- of tremendous challenge we rise to the of pets. said. “This absence of a plan is what I just know I got a message that this power. ricane Irma. occasion and did right by our most Gallon said that the problem be- prompted my communication to the was going to happen.” Hernandez said the school system The district provides free breakfast vulnerable children when they needed came more acute after families exited Superintendent at near midnight on Schools officials say there was such is right, that it was not responsible for to all students, regardless of income us most. I believe that time is now. shelters because they left behind the Tuesday. Although I remained with- a program all along and that really, it feeding the students. eligibility. Gallon and Bendross-Mind- And I believe the Board, superinten- opportunity to eat three meals per out power in my own home, I couldn't is Miami-Dade County’s Emergency “The school board is a good partner ingall’s districts have a significant dent and staff will figure this out and day. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 5A THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 6A THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

Global Life, the largest Seventh Day Adventist Church on the island. —Photos courtesy of Peter bailey

Hurricane Irma destroys paradise in U.S Virgin Islands PARADISE businesses and the sole junior Julius Jackson cooks up an ar- continued from 1A high school have been demol- ray of mouth-watering dishes in- ished. Since the airport isn't cluding roast pork, black beans mainland transplant sitting operable for commercial and and rice with blackened chicken, comfortably on her boat over domestic flights, officials have which we distribute to families, on St. John lamented in People warned residents to be conser- up to 1,000 daily. Ironically, just magazine about the "the over- vative with food. The arrival of re- back in May, Jackson and I of- whelming smell of death in the tired NBA star Tim Duncan and fered inspiration to high school air," instead of calling for aid for former New York Mayor Michael students on the island at my those who now need so much Bloomberg promising to bring most recent NiteCap show. As a of it. more aid alongside the shipment community facing a catastrophe Another transplant family they brought on a private jet that threatened to completely hired private security to block was appreciated by residents, wipe us out, I'm inspired by our off the road leading to their but found more adoration from resolve as we've banded together house prohibiting people from the press core. Residents have to restore what Irma stole. congregating there to call loved adopted a "do-for-self" mental- It's because there's been some ones as the storm has wiped ity during these trying times. benefit of being disconnected out phone service throughout Neighbors are going door to door from our American counter- most of the island. That road sharing the little they have with parts to the north. The sense of is one of the few places where each other. entitlement and bigotry that rips a phone signal can be picked at the fabric of our country isn't up. Their fears have led to er- BANDING TOGETHER given life here. We see human roneous stories of looting and With no electricity, running first and color a distant last. mayhem when no such thing water, TV and internet access, My first introduced to racism is occurring. Last week a CNN life after the storm is taxing was upon my arrival to the U.S. reporter visited a distribution indeed. I've even stared at a few mainland. of the stray chickens perusing Now another storm, Maria, is center where myself and some Pueblo supermarket in Subbase. friends were loading water to the island and wondered just headed our way just threaten- distribute to shelters and nurs- I emphatically repeated: "I'm but ignored the Virgin Islands film characterized by crumbled what they might taste like roast- ing to take the little that Irma ing homes and told us quite a U.S. citizen.” before Irma wreaked historic houses, never-ending lines for ing over the coal pot I'm using left. Upon making it downstairs matter-of-factly that she came Well not quite. havoc upon us. food and a procession of army to heat up my canned meals. to the lower level of our house, to report on "the lawlessness I was elated when I voted My family and I sat their trucks out of which a mega- Those roosters, crowing all I vowed to my amily that we gripping the island.” When we for President Barack Obama dumbfounded switching be- phone blares, admonishing hours of the day, are nuisances won't suffer another hurricane, told her no such thing was oc- back in 2008, the first time tween network news channels. residents to get back home anyhow. Before my daydream but with our airport still closed curring she jumped, left, never I ever voted for an American It was as if we didn't exist. before the daily 6 p.m. cur- turns deadly, the animal lover that's a promise that sadly I to return again. President. Although we are U.S. In the fleeting moments when few. After curfew, construction in me snaps me back to reality. won't be able to keep. Several Our governor, Kenneth Mapp, citizens, we Virgin Islanders the U.S. Virgin Islands was crews can toil through the night Another meal of beans over rice cruise ships volunteered to take has met the deluge of com- have to become a resident of a mentioned, reporters painted a clearing roadways and restoring right before bed will suffice as more than 4,000 tourists for plaints and inhumane actions state – not a territory, as is the scene taken from an episode of downed power lines. With trees I'm lulled to sleep by chirping safe passage to the mainland, from visitors by telling them to Virgin Islands -- to be able to Gilligan's Island: uprooted and stripped of their crickets only to be awoken by but not for the rest of us. stop whining: vote for president. Since I reside "American tourists on the leaves, our once lush green monstrous, voracious mosqui- However, I'm sure we'll survive "If you're not prepared to go in Miami, my vote counted as U.S. territory are being cau- forest mirror a brown skeleton toes. yet again and our humanity through these events, chal- a Floridian and not as a Virgin tioned to hunker down.” portrait, evoking Irma's ghost. I've found respite spending my will remain, because now that lenges in a realistic way, with Islander. Hmmmm. The two post offices on the days volunteering at a feeding we Virgin Islanders have been realistic expectations, I am Our status as a territory has I guess the estimated 100,000 island have been destroyed as bank operated by My Brother's forced onto the national psyche, strongly urging you to take led to an uneasy and awkward Virgin Islanders who reside be- well as the ferry boats that take Workshop, a non-profit focused the rest of America stand to one of the flights or one of the relationship with our Caribbean tween St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. passengers from St. Thomas to on community enrichment. gain from the lessons in hu- mercy cruises and go to the neighbors who see us as having John and Water Island are "oth- St. John where many homes, Local boxer and celebrity chef manity we're sure to offer. mainland for a few months and no true identity. At the same ers" or "locals" as we're called come back," he said. time, they grudgingly envy with a tinge of condescension. our U.S. citizenship, however Now see those same tourists I AM AMERICAN second-class. and U.S. mainland transplants As people residing in the We're basically a glorified having to navigate this catastro- Caribbean's tiniest cosmo- colony of the United States, phe, depending on us "locals" politan oasis of opportunity, a country that celebrates its for their survival, and how we've always found a way to crusade against tyranny far and we've been more than happy to turn such cries into smiles. I'm wide. help. just heartbroken it took such According to a landmark deci- I came home to take care devastation for the world and, sion rendered from the famed of my elderly parents, as my most importantly our neighbors Insular Cases, inhabitants of father's Alzheimer's left him to the north, to take notice, to unincorporated territories may disabled. In fact, I was headed finally realize, we in the U.S. have limited to no constitution- back to Miami a week before Virgin Islands, are Americans, al rights. the storm, but stayed with my too. Purchased from Denmark in family as a precaution -- and Living on the mainland, I 1917 to protect the U.S. main- thank God I did. As the wind have had to explain time and land from European incursions, picked up around 2 p.m., my time again that I'm a US citizen. our second-class status and the mind drifted to Hurricane Mari- My first year in college at the ignorance that reinforces it isn't lyn in 1995. My family, with University of Delaware, a state exclusive to that unruly cop my father leading the way, ran trooper called for back up when who pulled me over years ago. outside, crawling down stairs to he saw my U.S. Virgin Islands a lower basement as one of the license after a routine traffic MEDIA VOID rooms in the house blew away. stop: It also permeates mainstream This time it was my brother and "St. Thomas? Where the hell media. I hoisting my father to safety is that? You Caribbean immi- Hurricane Marilyn took the with my mother and sister fol- grants are always invading our first part of my roof in 1995; lowing close behind. beloved country with drugs, Irma just took the second half. Our paradise now resembles corrupting our youth," he But mainstream media all the backdrop of an apocalyptic Emile Griffith ballpark. scoffed. The Miami Times Faith Family SECTION B MIAMI,& FLORIDA, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 MIAMI TIMES

Damaged sail boats are shown in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Sept. 11, 2017, in the Florida Keys. —Matt McClain/AP HURRICANE IRMA THOUSANDS FED Local churches come to the aid of hurricane-ravaged community

By Gregory W. Wright responsibility. Six days per week, neth Ferguson, assistant pastor and companies. The food distribution is Special to The Miami Times the staff and members of Glory administrator. “So in this time, in necessary, said Ferguson, because Temple operate from a one-story this season, we have extended our the average family of four spends Every week, come storm, or building on Northwest 22 Avenue efforts and maximized our intake about $292 per week for a meal simply the storm in a person's life, and 79th Street, providing food and of food so we can meet the needs of plan. That fi gure from the U.S. may Glory Temple Ministries will hand provisions to Miami's poorest and our community. " be a hardship for some, Ferguson out food to those in need. those most in need. Each week, Glory Temple feeds said. That is because at Glory Temple, "We give people food six days a on average, 700 people, with food “So we are really helping the community outreach is an everyday week who are in need,” said Ken- donated by different agencies and Please turn to IRMA 10B Volunteers line up to help to serve the community water and food.

Broward church leader says Irma was ‘wakeup call’ Places of worship gave food, home and electricity to the community

By Malika A. Wright Church, all provided relief by Special to The Miami Times giving cooked meals, water, ice, generators or a place to Broward church leaders say stay to community members. Hurricane Irma was a wakeup The churches also have long- call. They reaffi rmed their term relief efforts planned for commitment to their commu- when drastic hurricanes take nities and helped families in place in the future. their time of need. However, According to Davidson, New pastors say it’s time to take Mount Olive will be developing hurricane planning more seri- a strategy to be more prepared ously. when more drastic hurricanes “We’re in the community. occur in the future. One of his —Photos courtesy of Glory Temple Ministries I believe it’s our responsibil- goals is to offer church mem- ity to care for our commu- bers natural disaster manage- nity,” said Pastor Marcus ment training. D. Davidson of New Mount “As diffi cult as this one was, Olive Baptist Church in Fort the reality of it is that we were Lauderdale. “It’s our biblical spared,” he said. “We are try- A man and three girls receive food from church responsibility and our contex- ing to prepare for the worst tual responsibility. case scenario, since this has members of The Hallandale Beach Church of Various churches, including transpired.” Koinonia Worship Center & New Mount Olive Baptist Christ. Photos courtesy of The Hallandale Beach Village, New Mount Olive Bap- Church’s non-profi t, Mount tist Church, Hallandale Beach Olive Development Corp. Church of Christ and The Now Please turn to CALL 10B Church of Christ. 8B THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER N I N M EMORIAM • H APPY B IRTHDAY R EMEMBRANCES • D EATH N OTICES • O BITUARIES • C ARD OF T HANKS N , , , , , Richardson' Wright and Young 'Hadley Davis Hadley Davis MLK' Range 'In Memoriam DERRICK FREEMAN, 45, Miami Gardens ASHANTI MAN, 41 landscaper, ROSETTA LOIS STAFFORD, 64, CAMILLE LORRAINE GRIER, In loving memory of, 57, industrial security guard, SHIRLEY MAE LOCKHART, 64, died entrepreneur of cleaner, died died September mental health September 13. Daycare Center, September 9 15. Service 1 tech, died Sep- Arrangements died September at North Shore p.m., Friday at tember 3 at are incomplete. 3. Memorial Medical Center. Peaceful Zion Jackson Memo- service 1 p.m., Service 1 p.m., Missionary rial Hospital. today at New Friday in the Baptist Church. Service noon, Birth Baptist chapel. Saturday in the Church Int’l chapel. Cathedral of Faith. LEONARD REINARD RALPH CARR, JR., 24, laborer, CYCLORIA JOHNSON, 53, died , 54, pharmaceutical STEVENS, JR., died September LARRY ANDERSON, 57, labor- September 7. RAY ROSS 60, physical 15. Service 1 er, died Septem- Service 2 p.m., representative education p.m., Saturday ber 10 at home. Saturday in the for Johnson administrator, at Friendship Service 2 p.m., chapel. and Johnson died September Missionary Saturday in the Company, died 1 at home. Baptist Church. chapel. September 14. Survivors Service 10 RILEY SMITH “SMITTY” a.m., Saturday include his 09/22/1953 - 09/17/2012 at Greater New daughters, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Imani Ross, MARY LEE RUCKER SMITH, LILLIE COVINGTON, 79, died Nia Ross and Zoe Ross; father, Dr. Ralph Ross; sisters, Sharlene ANN RUTHERFORD ROSS, 73, died ANDREW RECCO SWEETING, September 17. 75, registration September 15. 61, roofer, died Arrangements Ross, Lydia Ross and Simona clerk, died Service 11 a.m., September 16 are incomplete. Ross; brothers, Ralph Ross, and September 10 Saturday at 59th at Memorial Randall Ross; and many other at Memorial St. Pentecostal Hospital relatives and friends. Viewing Hospital at COG. Pembroke 3-7 p.m., Thursday in the chapel. Pembroke. Pines. Service Service 11 a.m., Friday at the Service 10:30 11:30 a.m., Historic Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist a.m., Saturday Saturday at Church. at The Fountain New Mt. Zion of Life Church. GREGORY THOMAS MACKLIN, Baptist Church. CONNIE BARKLEY WILLIAMS, MARIE DEAN BOYKINS, 84, 45, fl ight 58, health care retired licensed practical nurse MICHEAL ERVIN HADLEY, mechanic, died MITCHELL LYNWOOD DAVIS, worker, died 62, porter, died September 11. JR., 57, car- September 7 at for Jackson Service noon, penter, died Sunrise Rehab. Memorial September 10 LOURINE MACK SMITH at Pinecrest Saturday at September 18 Service 10 a.m., Hospital, died 06/16/1926 - 09/10/2014 Rehabilitation Bethel Apostolic at Memorial Re- Saturday in the September Temple Church. gional Hospital. chapel. 5. Survivors and Nursing To my beloved husband and Service 2 p.m., include her Center. Viewing mother-n-law, I love and miss Saturday at son, Anthony 1-9 p.m., Friday. you both always. New Birth Bap- Boykins Stuart (Varona); Service 11 a.m., Love, Theresa. Saturday in the ZELDA WENDY WILLIAMS, tist Church Int’l WILLIE LEE NEWKIRK, JR., grandsons, Anthony Bajim Stuart, chapel. Repast and wake, 6102 50, letter carrier, Cathedral of Faith. 76, laborer, Harold Stuart, and Terrick Allen; SW 38 Street, Miramar, FL 33023. died September died August sisters, Bertha Adderly, Willa Mae In Memoriam 11. Service 11 MARTANIQUE CRUE, 25, died 31st at North Boyd, and Ula Mae Coney; and a host of other relatives and friends. TYQUAN MALIK HAM, 16, a.m., Saturday September 16 Shore Hospital. In loving memory of, student, died at Mt. Carmel at North Shore Service 10 Memorial service 6-8 p.m., Friday September Missionary Hospital. Ser- a.m., Saturday in the chapel. Service 11 a.m., 1. Service 1 Baptist Church. vice 11:30 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Saturday at St. Mary’s Wesleyan p.m., Saturday Saturday at Missionary Methodist Church. at Antioch of New Way Fel- Baptist Church. Brownsville lowship Church. RUDOLPH HILL, 56, para- Missionary WILLIE MAE ROBINSON, 107, , professional Baptist Church. homemaker, Hall Ferguson Hewitt for Miami Dade County Schools, died September HUBERT WRIGHT, JR., 86, head died September 17. Service 10 , custodian, died Grace 3. Survivors REV. LEONARD LORENZA a.m., Saturday September 17 at include his WEAVER, SR., at Gethsemane DEREK SINGLETON, 59, died home. Memorial wife, Delores E. 66, Amtrak Baptist Church September 11. service 6-8 Hill; daughter, electrician, died of Hollywood. Service 11 a.m., p.m., Friday Kernethia Hill; September 15 Friday in the at Friendship mother, Rose R. Hill; stepdaughter, at University of chapel. Missionary Bridget Class; six sisters, seven Miami Hospital. Baptist Church, brothers; many nieces and Service 2 p.m., RONDA J. SMITH, 36, sales 740 NW 58 St. HERBERT L. DAY nephews, three grandchildren, Saturday at representative, Service 10 a.m., Saturday at the Jamar Kelly II, Josiah Kelly and Mt. Calvary died September church. It has been 20 years since Missionary Baptist Church. 17. Service 11 Alyssa Stephens; a host of other you left us. Your life was a a.m., Friday at , relatives and friends. Viewing blessing, your memory a trea- 4-8 p.m., Friday in the chapel. DONNELLE T. MERRICK, 38, Jesus People's LARRY D. JOHNSON, 59 , Eric S. Geroge sure. You are loved beyond Ministries environmental Service 10 a.m., Saturday at St. laborer, died WILBERT SANDERS, SR., 89, words and missed beyond service Paul A.M.E. Church, 1866 NW 51 September Church died September measure. manager, died Terrace, Miami, FL 33142 9 at Jackson International. 7. Service 1 Forever in our hearts, September 6. Memorial p.m., Saturday Eleanor and the family. Service 4 p.m., DEASHJ CHRISTOPHER Hospital. in the chapel. Service 3 Saturday in the ROLLE, 16, student, died , chapel. September 9 at Miami Children Happy Birthday p.m., Saturday Eric L Wilson at Temple Hospital. Final rites in Nassau, Missionary BOBBY OWENS SR., 84, died Bahmas. In loving memory of, Baptist Church. September 13. Service 11 MINNIE WYNDS, 81, nurse Happy Birthday a.m., Saturday assistant, died CAROLYN HILL, 60, health IRA LOCKHART, 52. at Gethsemane September care supervisor, Arrangements are incomplete. In loving memory of, died September Missionary 8. Service 10 17 at Jackson Baptist Church, a.m., Saturday , Memorial Hollywood, FL. at 93rd Paradise Hospital. Community Service 10 Baptist Church. ALBERTHA LOUISE a.m., Monday, HARTFIELD, September 25 HARRY L. NEWTON, 70, died August 31 at Ebenezer security offi cer, died September in Huntsville, United Methodist Church. 6 at Memorial Hospital. Services , AL. Service 10 were held. Bain Range a.m., Saturday at Morning Star ROBERT LEWIS MITCHELL, BARBARA ANN WILLIAMS- 68, mechanic, , GRAHAM, Baptist Church. died September Royal administrator, JOAN SMITH 14 at home. VERONICA CARTER KING, 53, died September 09/24/1941 - 06/03/2017 Service 11 a.m., retired school 11 at home. , Friday at Saint bus driver, Service 11 a.m., Manker Missing you. You are forever Paul African died August Thursday at DANIEL JAMES COX, 90, iron in our hearts. Methodist Greater St. Paul PATRICIA I. WARREN 30 at Memorial worker, died September 16 at Episcopal A.M.E Church. Love, your children. Pembroke Jackson North Medical Center. 09/24/1949 - 06/28/2010 Church. Hospital. Graveside service noon, Friday at “This is the day that the Service 11 a.m., Dade Memorial North. , Saturday at Mt. ALICE ROLLE HARRIS, died Lord has made, let us rejoice Gregg L. Mason August 28 at and be glad in it.” GONE BUT NOT Zion Apostolic SAMUEL WILLIAMS, 66, South Miami It seems impossible to MARY LILLIAN CAMPBELL, Temple. mechanic, died September 12 at Hospital. speak of any consolation in 82, retired CNA, home. Memorial service 11 a.m., FORGOTTEN? Osteopathic Service 1 p.m., the face of such a bitter loss. , Saturday in the chapel. Have you forgotten so General Eternal Rest Saturday at The world has lost someone Hospital, died Mt.Olive Baptist , very special. soon about your departed ERIC BRUCE FARQUHARSON Church. From the entire Warren September 9. aka Eric Fergu- Nakia Ingraham loved one? Keep them Viewing 2-8 family. son and Bruce, GLORIA HUMPHREY, 73, caf- in your memory with an p.m., Friday. We love and miss you! 94, hotel main- eteria aide, died September 9. Service 11 a.m., in memoriam or a happy tenance worker, Service 11 a.m., Saturday at New Saturday at MARTY ALBERT WILLIAMS, birthday remembrances in died September Jerusalem First Baptist Church. Fulford United Methodist Church. correction 15 at Memorial HONOR YOUR our obituary section. Interment: Caballero Rivero offi cer, 48, died Hospital Pem- CHEZRICK CURTIS, 25, offi ce Southern Memorial. September 8 at broke. Leaves Baptist Hospital. manager, died September 8. Ser- LOVED , to mourn son, 305-694-6210 Premier Service 11 a.m., vice 1 p.m., Sunday in the chapel. Eric Ferguson and daughter, today at St. ONE WITH AN The Miami Times HAZEL LATSON, 94, died Sep- Nadine Ferguson (Hallmon). Ser- Peters Baptist SEE YOUR tember 14. Service 11 a.m., Satur- vice 2 p.m., Saturday at Mt. Carmel Church. OBITUARY ONLINE IN MEMORIAM day in the chapel. Missionary Baptist Church. WWW.MIAMITIMESONLINE.COM THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPERHealth Wellness9B THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 & Sponsored by North Shore Medical Center "Once You Know, It's Where To Go" SECTION B MIAMI, FLORIDA, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 Singer K. Michelle's battle with lupus blackdoctor.org health. Literally I was so broken.” emphis native and R&B singer K. Michelle revealed The former Love & Hip Hop on Twitter that she was recently diagnosed with star initially placed blame on MLupus, but gratefully, received a negative result herself, believing God was punish- during a follow-up visit. ing her for having an abortion several “I was devastated for 2 weeks…but my body was tired, my years ago. mind was just beat down. My [follow-up] results from the doc- Despite the sad news, the powerful vocal- tor came again as a dormant or negative. So, I fell 2 my knees ist was overwhelmed with joy when a doctor to praise.” called saying they found the “perfect surrogate” to And K. Michelle is not alone. It has been estimated that carry her twins. lupus affects 1.5 million Americans, and millions more world- Thankfully, she received a call from her doctors wide. yesterday who confi rmed that they had found a sur- Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood autoimmune rogate match! If you remember, K. Michelle exclusively disease that ravages different parts of the body. It is diffi cult revealed to us last Fall that she and her fi ancé Dr. Kas- to diagnose, hard to live with and a challenge to treat. Lupus tan Sims were seeking a surrogate to carry twin girls. has a range of symptoms, strikes without warning, and has “Two weeks of what felt like my world was crumbling, no known cause and no known cure. Its health effects can today we got a call that they really found the perfect sur- range from a skin rash to a heart attack. rogate for us,” says K. “I’m about to watch the most beau- The majority of people with lupus — 90 percent — are tiful process and that’s bringing two healthy little girls in female, and most fi rst develop signs and symptoms of the the world. That’s all that matters to me. God works.” illness between the ages of 15 and 44. As adults, far fewer There are substantial racial disparities in the burden males than females develop lupus. of lupus, according to data from the largest and most An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 of the 1.5 million Americans far-reaching study ever conducted on the disease and with lupus are diagnosed while under the age of 18. published online today by the journal, Arthritis and African-American women are three times more likely than Rheumatism. The data also confi rms that black females Caucasian women to get lupus and develop severe symptoms, disproportionately are burdened by lupus, a devastat- with as many as 1 in every 250 affected. ing and complicated autoimmune disease. And the disease is two times more prevalent in Asian-Ameri- “Black women had very high rates of lupus, with an can and Latina women than it is in Caucasian women. incidence rate in Georgia nearly three times higher African-Americans and Latinas with lupus tend to develop than that for white women, with signifi cantly high the disease earlier in life, experience greater disease activity rates in the 30-39 age group,” said principal investi- such as kidney problems, and, overall, have more complica- gator, S. Sam Lim, MD, MPH, associate professor in tions than Caucasian patients. the Division of Rheumatology at Emory University Still, the K. Michelle’s dreams of carrying her own children School of Medicine. “These are young women in vanished when her doctor further explained her fertility is- the prime of their careers, family and fertility. This sues. means a severely compromised future, with a dis- “Then [I got] a call from my OBGYN saying that if I have ease that waxes and wanes, affecting every aspect twins they would not be full term because of my size and of daily living for the rest of their lives.”

How Selena Gomez's lupus led to a kidney transplant By Jayme Deerwester USA TODAY

As Selena Gomez has doc- umented over the last two years, lupus can affect mul- tiple facets of life, sapping energy, inducing arthritis, cardiovascular problems and kidney failure. On Thursday, the actress/ singer/producer, 25, went public with the news that she received a kidney trans- plant from friend Francia Raisa. So what is lupus and how Selena Gomez did it cause her to need a kidney transplant? to have more severe cases.) "It's a very rough disease," LUPUS 101 says Naveed N. Masani, a ne- It's an autoimmune dis- phrologist and the medical ease, meaning the body can- director of the outpatient di- not differentiate between alysis unit of New York Uni- its own healthy tissue and versity's Winthrop Hospital. foreign invaders. The anti- "You feel for these patients bodies or blood-borne pro- and what they go through. teins responsible for decid- It's not just the kidneys, but ing biological friend from foe joint pain, rashes, fatigue. cause infl ammation in vari- They feel lousy." ous parts of the body. These Lupus can also affect a pa- Mario Batres was born at 9:01 a.m. on Sept. 10. Mike Martinez Garcia was born at 10:27p.m. on Sept. 9. problems tend to fl are up tient's bone density, heart, and then abate over time. liver, pancreas, and brain. It's especially common with women, who comprise nine LUPUS LOVES KIDNEYS Irma brings special deliveries to North Shore out of 10 lupus patients, ac- "Lupus is the ultimate au- cording to the National In- toimmune disease," Masani North Shore Medical Center delivered two babies while Miami-Dade awaited Hurricane Irma. Mike Martinez Garcia was born stitutes of Health. (But men says, adding that "60-90 at 10:27 p.m., Sept. 9 weighing in at 7 pounds 11 ounces. Mario Batres was born at 9:01 a.m., Sept. 10 weighing in at 5 pounds don't get off so easy — the percent of patients with the 13 ounces. The employees and physicians at the hospitals worked while Hurricane Irma was passing through South Florida. ones who do get lupus tend Please turn to GOMEZ 10B 10B THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER CHURCH LISTINGS AFRICAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST St. Peter’s African Orthodox Cathedral Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church Bishop George W. Sands Oct.. 2017 Elder Johnnie Robinson Feb. 2018 4841 NW 2nd Avenue • 786-360-3302 1395 NW 69th Street • 305-835-8316

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New Mount Calvary M.B. Church NON DENOMINAL Rev. Bernard E. Lang, Pastor/Teacher Dec. 2017 Yahweh Ministries 7103 NW 22nd Avenue • 305-691-8015 Minister Job Israel Nov. 2017 Churches answer the wakeup call Youtube: job yahweh vs3 New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church er resources so that Koinonia CALL Interested in volunteering Elder William Walker April 2018 MORAVIAN CHURCH will be able to operate when continued from 7B or partnering with these 5895 NW 23rd Avenue • 305-635-3866 New Hope Moravian Church hurricanes take place in the churches to provide hurri- Pastor Gregorio Moody Nov. 2017 (MODCO), partnered with future, according to Jones. New Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church 6001 SW 127th Avenue • 305-273-4047 cane relief? Aug. 2018 Wayne Barton’s Study Center, “What we have to do is Rev. Harold Marsh Call: and provided cooked meals brace ourselves for whatever 1305 NW 54th Street • 305-835-2578 Koinonia Worship Center & to community members who [may occur],” he said. Village – 954-964-2901 were in need on Saturday and Hallandale Beach Church New Mount Olive Baptist Sunday. of Christ had just received Church – 954-463-5126 The Now Church of Holly- its power last Wednesday Hallandale Beach Church of Know the signs of irritating lupus wood opened up its commu- night, but two days later they Christ - 954-458-0444 nity center and allowed two opened the church to feed muscle breakdown. Failing can treat it and hopefully slow The Now Church – GOMEZ families without electricity to community members who did kidneys aren't able to remove it it down so that not everyone 954-774-3828 continued from 9B live in it, temporarily. The two not have electricity. effi ciently, causing rising cre- ends up needing a transplant families included children “Jesus helped people who disease have kidney involve- atine levels. or dialysis." and elderly people, according Park, the members of Koino- were in need,” said Minister ment." From there, a kidney biopsy to Pastor Javen Campbell. nia distributed 8,000 cases Corey L. Glover of the Hallan- The kidneys, Masani explains, is performed in order to exam- STEP 3: DIALYSIS AND “That did my heart really of water as volunteers for dale Beach church. “We know "are kind of prime real estate, if ine the fi ltration cells to detect TRANSPLANTS good to know that we could FEMA. The church has also that people have physical you will, for the combination of damage and gauge its severity. "In 2017, the best treatment provide that,” he said “That provided ice and sponsored needs as well as spiritual. We your body attacking itself and for kidney failure is a kidney was a huge blessing.” an event on Friday, where need to be positioned at these the products they make. The STEP 2: TAME THE IMMUNE transplant," Masani says, cred- The church also gave hot they provided families who times. The community looks kidneys are your fi lters. Every SYSTEM WITH MEDICATION iting revolutionary anti-rejec- meals to families who did not had no electricity a home- at us to be leaders.” minute of the day, 100 drops of Once diagnosed, the lupus tion meds like ciclosporin and your blood pass through your patient's overactive immune mycophenilate, which have kidneys to get cleaned." system is then knocked out been in use since the 1990s. In the case of lupus nephri- with a combination of drugs But transplant is not a cure tis patients, he says, granola- with the goal of either slowing for kidney failure, he speci- shaped clumps of waste get down the rate of kidney dam- fi es. "Dialysis keeps your head stuck in the kidneys and accu- age or putting the nephritis above water; transplant re- mulate, progressively damag- into remission. stores organ function." ing the kidneys. But doing so leaves them at Lupus patients tend not to Masani says it's not unusual high risk of infection, Masani fare as well with long-term di- for kidney function to decline notes. alysis compared to other dis- to the point of needing dialysis The base medication is the eases because of the relation- or a transplant within a couple steroid prednisone, which he ship between the heart and of years, as Gomez did. calls a "horrible drug. Any kidneys, he adds. "Depending on when pa- patient that has taken it will Transplant patients will need tients get diagnosed and how tell you that ... It gives young anti-rejection medications for bad things are, (kidneys) can women the heart and bones of the rest of their lives, but Ma- deteriorate rapidly." But not a 60-year-old." sani says there is an upside: always, he notes, adding that Over the last 20 years, he "One 'advantage' is that once new medications have helped says, doctors have had in- they get the transplant is that slow the decay and topple kid- creasing success with a new the same drugs that keep the ney failure as the leading cause anti-rejection drug called My- body from rejecting the new of death for lupus patients. cophenolate Mofetil. kidney also quiet down the lu- (Now it's premature cardiac "It's made a huge difference pus." disease, he says.) for transplant patients and for Improvements are evident But they have to be able to lupus patients," he says, not- within the fi rst few months fol- tolerate those meds, Masani ing it has come to usurp che- lowing the transplant: "Ideally, cautions. "They have a lot of motherapy (which Gomez says they should go hand in hand," side effects." she received) as a fi rst-line Masani explains. "The immune treatment. system is kept at bay. The kid- STEP 1: DIAGNOSIS The newer regimen is still ney does good, their lupus does According to the National In- rough on patients, he cau- good." stitutes of Health, symptoms of tions. "All of these drugs have However, transnplated kid- have power on Friday and cooked meal. The church also loaned out lupus nephritis include swell- side effects. You get nothing for neys don't last forever: "The about 60 cases of water. “The Lord said we were generators. In preparation for ing in the legs, feet, ankles and free. These young women with average life of a good kidney “It is the church’s responsi- blessed to be a blessing,” hurricanes in the future, the face; muscle pain and fever. lupus go through hell on this is 15-20 years," he estimates. bility to be the hands and feet said Pastor Eric H. Jones Jr. church plans on stacking up Doctors measure kidney stuff." "There's a decent chance (Go- of Jesus,” Campbell said. of Koinonia Worship Center their pantry with non-perish- function by testing blood and The bottom line: Doctors mez) may need another one, Campbell’s long term goals and mayor of West Park. “For able foods and buying more urine for creatine, a waste can't cure lupus nephritis, but some people last fi ve years in preparation for future hur- the church, [helping] is not portable generators to loan product generated by normal Masani emphasizes, but "we and others last 30." ricanes is to partner with the an option. It’s not something out to church members. cities of Miramar, Hollywood that we have to fi gure out if “The hurricane kind of gave or Pembroke Pines to help we are going to do it or not. us a wakeup call,” Glover, Community outreach feeds, provides with providing community We have to fi gure out how we said. “For most people, having members with necessities. are going to do it.” electricity isn’t a matter of con- IRMA The programs are available only spoke Spanish, grateful to This past week, in part- The church plans on pur- venience; for most people, it’s continued from 7B 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – receive a bag of ice in the swel- nership with the city of West chasing a generator and oth- a matter of survival.” Wednesday; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. tering heat, simply hugged him people in so many dimensions," Thursday; and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. saying, "Papi, papi, thank you he said. Friday and Saturday. papi." While Glory Temple didn’t Many churches and houses Pastor Richard Dunn of dition. Call Dr. Tony Siders, 786- have to make special effort to of worship’s members saw the Faith Community Baptist 530-2825. reach out to assist those who devastation as an opportunity Church in Liberty City, said may have suffered losses of to put all hands on deck. neither the church, nor his v ■ CALENDAR Florida Independent Res- food or personal property from Pastor Arthur Jackson III home had power at the time, FaithCompiled by The Miami Times staff [email protected] toration Ministries ( FIRM) of- Hurricane Irma, several other and the congregation of An- but still grilled hamburgers, fers family assistance with drugs institutions made efforts to of- tioch Missionary Baptist hot dogs, tilapia, pork chops, ■ Greater Harvest Baptist dining. Call 305-224-1890. and alcohol. Call 800-208-2924 fer food and shelter post-Irma. Church in Miami Gardens dis- baked beans, chips and cold Church will hold a ‘Praise Con- ext. 102 or prayer line, ext. 104. Still Gloria Temple Min- tributed bags of ice to the local drinks for our members and cert’ on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. ■ Metropolitan A.M.E. istries Senior Pastor Ronae community. anyone in the community. Church hosts a food and cloth- ■ A Mission with a New Be- Cambridge said the church is At sister church, 93rd Street "At the end of the day, we ■ St. Peter’s A.O.Church in- ing giveaway every third Satur- ginning Church Women’s De- working with FEMA to bring Baptist Church in Miami's are truly blessed," said Dunn. vites you to a Vintage Tea Party day. Call 786-277-4150. partment provides community in water and emergency food West Little River area, Pastor Even though we may not have on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 2 to 4 feedings. Call 786-371-3779. packages to give out to people Carl Johnson and the congre- power, my home and church p.m. Call 305-297-2327 or 305- ■ Zion Hope Missionary Bap- who don't have power. gation opened the doors to the included, it could have been so 923-2533 tist Church has a food and cloth- ■ Bethany Seventh Day Ad- There are 21 meals in each church so people of the area much worst. And we must still ing distribution every Wednesday ventist Church holds bereave- carton. Cambridge does expect could come in and at least sit remember to pray for those ■ Sistah to Sistah Connec- at 4 p.m. Call 786-541-3687. ment sharing groups every sec- Hurricane Irma to increase the in under the air conditioning. who had it worst and see how tion Women’s Empowerment ond Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. Call number of local residents the In addition to a cool breeze, we may be able to reach out meetings are held every second ■ First Haitian Church of 305-634-2993. ministry does cater to. "Power Johnson said his members to them. Thank you Jesus for and fourth Saturdays from 10 God hosts a food drive every is out, and people can't cook. also offered the community, your Grace and mercy. What a.m. to noon at Parkway Pro- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Street Outreach Ministries We did a big cookout and fed many of whom had little food if the eye had not turned from fessional Building in Miramar. Call 786-362-1804. conducts free courses on evan- the community hot meals. and provisions, bags of ice, South Florida?" Women only. No children al- gelizing without fear. Call 786- People are stopping by; they food, or just an opportunity to Pastor Curtis Powell of Beth- lowed. Free breakfast. Call 954- ■ New Day N Christ Deliver- 508-6167. can't fi nd water in stores, so relax and watch a movie. any Seventh Day Adventist 260-9348. ance Ministry holds free mind, there is an additional need for "We are doing what we are Church in Miami's Brownsville body and soul self-improvement ■ MEC Ministries holds heal- that. And people spent money supposed to be doing for the area said that the church did ■ The Elks Historical Busi- and Zumba fi tness classes. Call ing services every fourth Friday for the hurricane, just to pre- people of God," Johnson said. lose electric power, but still ness and Conference Center 305-691-0018. at 7:30 p.m. Call 305-693-1534. pare, so those monies are go- Yet as Johnson and his driv- took in some food to pass out. invites you every Sunday from ing to be defi cits in various er Wayne Cox drove through "We hope to be ready to pass 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Gospel ■ New Miami Super Choir The deadline for the Faith Calendar places, so there's going to be a the community, even he had out food early next week," he Kickback entertainment and fi ne invites interested persons to au- is on or before 2 p.m. Mondays. greater need." to laugh as one resident, who said. THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 11B THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 Violet Mosse Brown, 117, oldest person in the world, dies By Diannah Watson added her 'faith in serving toes, Irish potatoes, breadfruit, Queen Victoria, as Jamaica BlackAmericaWeb.com God, and believing strongly in and fruits, especially oranges still formed part of the British the teaching of the bible' were and mangoes.' West Indies in 1900. The oldest person in the also fundamental to a long and When the news of her death In her early life the super- world who was the last living healthy life. came, Jamaican Prime Minis- centenarian worked on a sugar subject of Queen Victoria and Giving more details on her ter Andrew Holness tweeted to plantation and as a maid in worked for 'masters' on a Ca- diet, her caretaker told the offer his condolences. the 'post slavery period', ac- ribbean sugar plantation has newspaper last year: 'She likes Mrs. Mosse Brown was sent cording to her family. died aged 117. fi sh and mutton and some- a plaque by Queen Elizabeth She went on to buy her own Violet Mosse Brown died times she will have cow foot, II when she became the oldest home and became a successful in Jamaica at around 2.30 but she does not eat pork or citizen of the Commonwealth. businesswoman selling bread p.m. yesterday. She became chicken. She was also the last person from the only depot in her the world's oldest person in 'She also likes sweet pota- who lived under the reign of district. April this year after the death of fellow 117-year-old Emma Morano, from Italy. Known as 'Aunt V' to her friends, she was born on March 10 1900 and lived in The former plantation worker is pictured at home in the same house in Trelawney, Jamaica when she became the world's oldest person in north west Jamaica all of her life. April this year. She was a mother of six and server after her 110th birth- 'You know, sometimes I ask a great-grandmother several day: 'Really and truly, when myself, 'Am I really 110 years times over. people ask what me eat and old?' because I don't feel like Asked what was the secret to drink to live so long, I say to 110.' long life, she replied that eat- them that I eat everything, Mrs. Mosse Brown swore by ing cows feet, not drinking rum except pork and chicken, and reading the bible and eating and reading the bible were key. I don't drink rum and them cows feet from time to time She told the Jamaican Ob- things. as the secret to long life . She

Denise McNair, 11 Carole Robertson, 14 Addie Mae Collins, 14 Cynthia Wesley, 14 Four little girls: The church bombing we will never forget blackdoctor.org the third in Birmingham in at the crime scene, Wallace 11 days after a federal or- sent hundreds of police and On Sept. 15 in 1963, a der came down to integrate state troopers to the area bomb explodes during Sun- Alabama’s school system. to break up the crowd. Two day morning services in the Fifteen sticks of dynamite young Black men were killed 16th Street Baptist Church in were planted in the church that night, one by police Birmingham, Alabama, killing basement, underneath what and another by racist thugs. four young girls. turned out to be the girls’ Meanwhile, public outrage With its large African- restroom. The bomb detonated over the bombing continued American congregation, the at 10:19 a.m., killing Cynthia to grow, drawing international 16th Street Baptist Church Wesley, Carole Robertson and attention to Birmingham. served as a meeting place for Addie Mae Collins–all 14 years At a funeral for three of the civil rights leaders like Martin old–and 11-year-old Denise girls (one’s family preferred a Luther King, Jr., who once McNair. Immediately after separate, private service), King called Birmingham a “symbol the blast, church members addressed more than 8,000 of hardcore resistance to inte- wandered dazed and bloodied, mourners. gration.” Alabama’s governor, covered with white powder A well-known Klan mem- George Wallace, made preserv- and broken stained glass, ber, Robert Chambliss, was ing racial segregation one of before starting to dig in the charged with murder and the central goals of his admin- rubble to search for survivors. with buying 122 sticks of istration, and Birmingham More than 20 other members dynamite. In October 1963, had one of the most violent of the congregation were in- Chambliss was cleared of the and lawless chapters of the Ku jured in the blast. murder charge and received a Klux Klan. When thousands of angry six-month jail sentence and a The church bombing was Black protesters assembled $100 fi ne for the dynamite.

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

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

MARK 16:15 12B THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER The Miami Times Entertainment Lifestyle F ASHION • H IP H OP • M USIC • F OOD • D INING • A RTS & C ULTURE • P EOPLE SECTION C & MIAMI, FLORIDA, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE MIAMI TIMES Cece Winans Concert offered message of peace and joy Attendees packed the Arsht Center despite the discomfort of Hurricane Irma

By Malika A. Wright songs like “Run To Him,” “Hey Special to The Miami Times Devil,” “Dancing in The Spirit,” “Never Have To Be Alone,” and Nearly one thousand believers “Peace From God.” Then she packed the Adrienne Arsht Cen- sung classics, like “Alabaster ter Sunday night to worship God Box” and “Jesus, You’re Beauti- with Cece Winans, one of Gospel ful.” music’s fi nest artists. “Even in the midst of the “My prayers is that when storm God can give you peace,” people hear these songs their Winans said, to the crowd. “He hearts will be turned to the Lord is love and you don’t even know because I know that Jesus is the what love is, until you invite Him answer to every problem that in your heart and experience the we’re facing,” Winans said to the love of Jesus.” crowd, before singing one of her Despite the aftermath of the new songs called “Lowly.” storm, it was important for the Winans belted songs from her Adrienne Arsht Center to open Cece Winans encourages audience latest album, “Let Them Fall In their doors as quickly as possible members to sing along at the free Love,” which she described as and deliver on their promise to her best work yet. begin the 11th season of Free Gospel Sundays event at the She went on to sing her new Please turn to WINANS 3C Adrienne Arsht Center.

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Sterling K. Brown fi nishes Emmy speech backstage By Joi-Marie Mckenzie without some impeccable, and Jason Nathanson beautiful, thoughtful wri- ABCNews ting," he said. "You guys are our life's blood, so I want to "This Is Us" star Sterling thank you so much." K. Brown made history Brown also went on to last night — becoming the thank the show's producers fi rst black actor to win the and directors for their "gui- outstanding lead actor in a dance and friendship," along drama series category in two with his manager. decades. The actor got sentimental But his historic moment when recognizing his family. was sadly cut short onstage "They cut me off before I when the customary music got to thank my wife, man!

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Sterling K. Brown AT JUNIOR CARNIVAL Ryan Michelle Bathe, you're signaled his time had come to an end. Although Brown everything," he said of the DEFENDING BAND CHAMPION HERITAGE TNT TO PORTRAY AFRICA stayed at the microphone, actress. soon the lights dimmed and "You make my life worth Miami Times staff report ation of this culture is the the camera panned out. living, and you gave me two younger generation learning Backstage, ABC News as- of the most beautiful things Miami Carnival organizers and becoming the embodiment ked Brown, 41, if he "would that God has ever put on know it needs youth to keep of said culture,” said Jason like to fi nish" his acceptance this planet: My sons," Brown the annual street festival Walker, a carnival organizer. speech for winning the continued. "Andrew Jason alive. That’s why each year “In a country of immigrants, Emmy for his role as Ran- Sterling Brown, Amaré the Junior Carnival leads the the showcasing of culture dall Pearson, a black son Michael Ryan Christian main event. and vibrancy of diversity are who's adopted into the Pear- Brown, your daddy loves Organizers say the junior pillars that make the United son family, who's white. you with the strength of a event is not only a platform for States exceptional. These "I wouldn't mind fi nishing. thousand suns. I'll see you showcasing Caribbean cul- pillars help keep the culture Thank you for the invitati- Monday after work. Love ture, and a great opportunity alive and build a reality that on," Brown said backstage you." for youth to participate, it’s contextualizes the community to applause. "This Is Us," which was also a great avenue for develo- that culture represents.” "I wanted to thank our nominated for 10 Emmy ping artistry. Walker said the impact of writers. A show doesn't get Awards, won two Sunday “The key for the continu- Please turn to CARNIVAL 3C seven acting nominations night. 2C THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

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—Photos courtesy of Jackson Health System THE MIRACLE OF BIRTH IN Tuna-stu ed advocados with corn salsa THE STORM INGREDIENTS: For the Salsa: 2 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off PARENTS DELIVER INFANT 1 Tbsp water 1 cup chopped tomato (about 1 medium tomato) DURING HURRICANE IRMA 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp fi nely chopped red onion By Andrea Robinson A Jackson Memorial physi- ing together, medical experts the spotlight. 1 Tbsp fi nely chopped jalapeno [email protected] cian and a Miami Fire Rescue said during a Wednesday “I would never imagined to 2 Tbsp. lime juice, plus more if needed (from 1 lime) dispatcher coached Destiny‘s news conference. There, par- have a baby at home. It was Destiny Janine Knight is anxious parents on what to ents Tatyanna Watkins and shocking,” said Watkins, her For the Tuna: just days old, but she’s al- do because they couldn't get David Knight were reunited voice still fi lled with amaze- • 1 (12.6-ounce) pouch chunk light tuna in water ready gotten more fame than to the hospital. Even after the with the physician and EMT ment. “I birthed a baby at • 1/2 cup chopped celery most people get in a lifetime. baby arrived, the team had to supervisor who talked them home instead of at the hos- • 1/3 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt The infant was born at a Lib- talk the new father through through the process. pital. You can be a mom, but • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more as needed erty City home as Hurricane how to deliver the afterbirth Watkins and Knight said I didn’t expect to deliver my • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper • 3 avocados (halved, pitted) Irma came through South to prevent harming the new they were grateful that ev- own baby.” Florida. mother. erything turned out well. “I’m still in shock. It was DIRECTIONS: The birth was something That unplanned collabora- They conceded they never traumatizing,” said Knight, a For the Salsa: out of a Hollywood thriller: tion shows the value of work- thought they would end up in Please turn to BIRTH 6C • Use a knife to slice the kernels off 2 ears of corn. Add corn into a heatproof container with 1 tablespoon water, cover, and heat until cooked, about 1 to 2 minutes. Cool to use in the salsa. • Prepare the other ingredients, chopping the tomato, cilantro, red on- Urgent care ion, and jalapeno. Add into a bowl, along with the corn and lime juice. • Stir together to combine. Taste, adding more lime juice or jalapeno depending on desired taste. Let sit for fl avors to mingle. For the Tuna: or emergency • In a medium bowl, add the tuna. Chop the celery and add to the tuna. • Into the tuna, stir in yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. • Mix the prepared corn salsa into the tuna. room– Where • Halve and remove the pit from each avocado. Drizzle a little lemon juice on the top of each avocado half to prevent from browning. Spoon tuna mixture into each avocado half, packing as much tuna into each should you go? one as possible. (If the pit doesn't leave large enough of a "cup" for the tuna, spoon a tiny bit of the avocado out to fi ll it up with tuna.) We know how important it is for you and • Serve immediately or place in the fridge to chill before serving. your loved ones to receive high-quality care – Courtesy: American Heart Association. especially when the unexpected happens. Did you know that more than half of visits to emergency rooms are for non-emergencies? Our UHealth Jackson Urgent Care centers welcome patients who have a variety of non- life-threatening health conditions that require prompt medical attention. Not sure whether you need to go to urgent care or the emergency room? This guide can help: THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 3C THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2016

proud of Northwestern be continued. Speaking THE graduate Dr. Shelby of journeys, on Sunday, Chipman, Florida A & October 8, Northwestern WHIRLv M Director of Bands as Class of 59’ grad, Jackie he conducted the band Rawls, along with class By Vennda-Rei Gibson [email protected] playing ‘Can you Stand members and many Social the Rain.’ TSU’s band others will be headed by Out of town journeys on a Basic lavatory – riders may be bus are always interesting. Of discouraged from using it except played the same song, train to Washington with note is that the history of tour in an emergency, but some I reserve my opinion. a visit to the African buses in America began in the newer buses feature full service My confession: “I have NEWBOLD American Museum on early 20th century when trucks lavatories. Rattler blood and I the agenda. Railtrips, were converted to provide a Wheelchair lift or ramp and attended Tennessee State.” ( bus trips, road trips.. traveling is means for sightseeing within “kneeling suspension” for easier SMILE) good for the soul and the spirit. large American cities. Gray access (especially for the elderly When you see the young Of course at home, some Line, the largest sightseeing and infi rm). people, especially all of the young events were postponed due to operators began operations in Tinted windows (and/or ladies in the college bands, you Irma. JUST US hostess Juanita 1910. Tour buses in the curtains or blinds). feel so proud and you recognize Miller had to cancel the meeting Black community are Luggage compartment that they are indeed the future. as Irma approached: The Dade and were used by many (or bins) below in the to be encouraged to use their County Chapter of the Links, musicians, entertainers, underbelly of bus, with talents, be of service, make a Inc. had to postpone the planned dancing crews, church overhead hand-luggage Tennessee State Marching Band positive difference. Also proud Chapter Retreat reschedule groups heading to racks. We have indeed about the psychological lift of and, “Football games should not of Miami Carol City graduate for October 22. Women’s conventions, youth come a very long way, getting out of town… away from start until after the sun goes Steven Newbold who displayed Day at Transfi guration has groups, bands, senior and as we grow in youth the heat, (for those who still had down.” It was hot and TSU had his awesome talent vs FAMU on been postponed until Sunday, groups ad more. For on the journey, we can no lights on Friday morning, sun all the way. Everyone with the gridiron. It was also a great October 1 at 4:00 pm. This is time for two college roommates the Episcopal Church Women’s some drivers sightseeing CHIPMAN appreciate all of the the routine of survival mode, relief sighed when the sun went became a side business above. the sight of downed trees in the down. But despite the heat and (Carolyn Smith Blake and signature event featuring The for bus operators because Travelers all have different neighborhood, long gas lines the blazing sun, there was indeed myself) to be among some of our International Countries. the same types of buses were personalities and temperaments, and the minor inconveniences something to cheer about, with college friends and classmates. Sending prayers and love to all used commercially. Today, bus and they bring their differences experienced.) For two days it was the fi nal score Tennessee State We both enjoyed the journey, of my friends who are enduring travelers journey in luxury, so on the journey…often makes for an escape that invigorated most 24; FAMU 13 at the Tampa and did some reminiscing. We their personal storms, you are to speak with common features very interesting, humorous and to return home with the silent Classic before a crowd of 17,102 never see ourselves as others loved. Life is indeed a journey. we such as: insightful journeys. We meet new hope and prayer “Let there be at Raymond James Stadium. (It see us, but when you talk with never know what the weather will Padded fabric or leather front- people and get to know fellow lights, please.” Top it off with was the Tigers’ sixth consecutive some of today’s college students be like, what to pack, what lies facing seats, often reclining. travelers a little more, and listen Happy Hour on the bus and win over the Rattlers.) A win and they ask, “What year did you around the corner, what each day Foot and arm rests. to their many conversations. a relaxed mood replaced some over TSU would have been huge fi nish TSU? and you reply 1965, brings . The best advice; “ Bring TV monitors connected to So it was off to Tampa on a bus of the tension. Both TSU and for the Rattlers. The two teams their eyes tell the story, as they a Friend.” Through the many DVD player or VCR to provide journey with 45 plus travelers on FAMU Alumni Associations last played in 2015 and FAMU mentally do the math.” And we storms that come in our lives, both entertainment or possibly analog last Friday morning. had some serious tailgating until lost 30-14. both smiled as some replied, “You personal and natural, there will TV or DTV for local news or Most people were not so much game time. Rival atmosphere but And then there was pregame all still look good.” Words that always be Blessings as we Live, programs (possibly in seats with as excited about the football still convivial. What I learned: and halftime, with all of the make you feel good. More about Pray, Love, Laugh, Dance and viewer choosing what station). weekend ahead as they were “I must not be the picnic type.” pageantry. Everyone was so my trip and fellow travelers will Sing on our journey. ‘Be Free or Die’ by Cate Lineberry is exciting and a sure thing By Terri Schlichenmeyer McKee home, rather than being mised that Smalls could buy sembarked, Smalls seized con- story, which gives readers even The Bookworm Sez, LLC put afi eld to work. There, he Hannah and their daughter for trol of the steamer, eased the more of a sense of why his ac- was said be smart, capable, ar- $800; with that in mind, Smalls Planter upstream to fetch his tions were so astounding. No It was a Sure Thing. ticulate, and “well-liked by the landed work on the Planter, family and a few others who’d such saga is complete without A can’t-miss, a safe bet that McKee family.” a 147-foot-long paddlewheel hidden in another ship, then more about the era itself, of you couldn’t possibly fail – or That, perhaps, is why McKee steamer owned by a Southern snuck the Planter back down- course, which will delight Ci- could you? Isn’t there always trusted Smalls enough to send businessman and docked in stream past heavily-armed gu- vil War buffs – and then Line- a danger of losing in a gamble, him, alone at age twelve, to Charleston, near the Confede- ards, soldiers, and Fort Sum- berry storytells even further, or at least not winning? What Charleston where he was “hired rate general’s headquarters. ter. He skillfully brought the from the unique point of view kind of odds would make you out…and largely left to fend for Though he was able to save steamer out of the harbor and of 1870s-era Charlestonians, take a risky bet? As in the new the $1 a month McKee gave delivered it, loaded with can- Northerners, newly-released book “Be Free or Die” by Cate him, Smalls knew that his nons and Confederacy secrets, slaves, and Reconstruction- Lineberry, would you put your T he wife’s price could change on a directly into the hands of the ists. family’s lives on the line? BOOK whim. Hannah was pregnant, Union … Be sure you fi nd out what Because the law in 1839 said and that worried him, too. Oh, my, if you’re looking for happened to the Planter. That’s that a slave woman’s child- CORNER There was only one choice. a thriller for your reading, you all I’m saying… ren were automatically ensla- BY CATE LINEBERRY After observing carefully for just found one. “Be Free or This is one of the better al- ved, Robert Smalls was owned weeks, and deciding to trust Die” is more exciting than any most-forgotten stories from by Henry McKee the minu- himself.” There, Smalls worked his likewise-enslaved fellow old novel. history, and you can put it te Smalls was born. Because a series of odd jobs until he ul- shipmates, Smalls waited for Beginning with the daring on your reading list now. Go his mother was a house slave, timately found work on cargo the right time. “On a mild May escape itself, author Cate ahead. If you’re in search for the illiterate Smalls spent his ships. He’d gotten married by evening… in 1862,” when the Lineberry moves back-and- that one book this season, “Be childhood toiling inside the then, and his wife’s owner pro- white crew of the Planter di- forward-again to tell Smalls’ Free or Die” is a sure thing. Junior Carnival showcases Carribean culture Winans inspires audience CARNIVAL WINANS Brown said that she and her continued from 1C continued from 1C family had been fans of Cece Winans and the Winans fami- Caribbean-American and Gospel Sundays as planned, ly “from the beginning times American youth involvement in according to John Richard, the when Cece was with Tammy Junior Carnival goes further president and CEO of the Adri- Faye and Jim Bakker.” than the impression on the enne Arsht Center. “God says rejoice in the Lord youth. “Carnival allows child- “CeCe Winans and Miami always and again I say rejoice. ren of other cultures to un- Mass Choir were also eager to So we came to rejoice,” Brown derstand and appreciate the play for Miami following the said. “Even though it was hard artistry in a different format,” storm – we all knew South times, we came to rejoice.” Walker said. Florida needed this!” Richard Lamar McMullen, liturgical The 2016 Junior Carnival said. “We knew it was impera- dancer who sat in the front and Band of the Year, Heritage tive for us to open and offer a center during the concert, gave TNT, looks to keep its title with free space for the community glory to God for not experienci- its portrayal of “Hello Africa.” to come together and have their ng power outages from Hurri- The Miami Junior Carnival, spirits lifted.” cane Irma. also known as the Kiddies Adding Winans concert to the He said he was greatly im- Carnival, is presented by TD list, Free Gospel Sundays con- pacted by the concert. Bank. It is set for noon - 9 p.m. tinues to be one of the Arsht “In the midst on the storm,” Saturday, Sept. 30 at Central Center’s most popular series still hold on. Stay peaceful,” he Broward Regional Park, 3700 and has become a tradition over said, echoing Winans. NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, the past 10 years. Sheila Brown Christi Richardson, one of FL 33311. The main carnival and her son, Irvon Plummer, Winans’ background singers, event will be noon - 10 p.m. did not allow a power outage, said it was a blessing to see Oct. 6 at Central Broward the loss of food and other dis- people enjoy themselves and park. The Parade of Bands comforts of Hurricane Irma to having a good time after Hurri- and Concert will be 11 a.m. – stop them from attending the cane Irma. 11 p.m. at Miami-Dade Coun- concert. She encouraged everyone to ty Fairgrounds. “Gospel music transcends continue to pray and stay close The junior event is similar many generations,” Plummer to each other. to the adult version in that said. “So even though our lights “We need each other,” both are inclusive of persons did go out, we still felt like there Richardson said. “We don’t al- from all walks of life. Both is no reason for us to not come ways realize it until something carnivals feature vibrant mu- to this concert when it’s going happens, but we need each sic, culture, colors and food of to fi ll us with joy, happiness, other regardless, so just stick the Caribbean. Attendees will excitement, and tons of good close to each other and stick grow to understand the true emotions.” close to God.” meaning of carnival, and its Andre Khan, vice president Euphoria Minis Portrayal - Artistic importance for Caribbean cul- and co-chair of the African Portrayal - Journey of the Expressions ture. American and Caribbean Lea- Phoenix The kiddie event will have dership Business Resource SCHEDULE OF EVENTS live radio broadcast from noon- Group. “As the human bank, China Mas Kids 1 p.m.- King/Queen/Indivi- 6 p.m. on WHIM 1080AM’s Ca- we are invested in making a Portrayal - Spectrum of Color dual ribbean Connection with Mike positive and lasting impact on 2 p.m.- Pan Solo Competition Andrews and Caribbean Rid- the communities in which we Fun Generation 3 p.m.- Jr. Carnival Parade of dims’ show with Cleve, Eddy live, work and play. TD Bank Portrayal - Seeds of Pashun Bands/Competition and Gillian. couldn’t be more excited to be 6 p.m.- Youth Calypso The carnival will host an in- a part of such a culturally en- Major Players Competition teractive Miami Broward Car- riching event.” Portrayal - A Parti Gras 7 p.m.- Performance by Melo nival Village, which features 2017 junior bands compe- Groove Steele Orchestra costumes on display, photos, ting for prizes and bragging Wassi Babes noon-9 p.m. - Kidz Zone steel pan for kids to try and rights are: Portrayal - Let’s Celebrate an audible history of previous Heritage TNT Tickets are $11.50 including a Miami junior carnivals. Portrayal - Hello Africa Natural Disaster park fee. Children under 10 are "TD Bank is pleased to once Portrayal - Sweet Treats free. For more information, visit again sponsor the Miami Bro- Community Vibes maimibrowardcarnival.com or ward Junior Carnival,” said Portrayal - Mas is Mas Gen X Kidz c all 305 - 653-1877. 4C THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

From left, Candace Smith, Jocelyn K. Allen, Rochelle Riley, Garth Reeves Sr., Sarah Glover, Ernest Owens, John Jenkins, Ron Thomas, and Michael Days. GARTH C. REEVES SR. CITED BY BLACK JOURNALISTS

Sarah Glover, NABJ President, Arthel Neville, Fox News, Garth C. Reeves Sr., and Cyrus M. Jolivette. Miami Times publisher emeritus was one of four inducted into the Hall of Fame of NABJ Special to The Miami Times In announcing the 2017 Hall Publishers (API) of New York of Fame honorees, NABJ Presi- City, which provided adverti- Miami Times Publisher Eme- dent Sarah Glover said “NABJ sing representation for over ritus Garth C. Reeves Sr. was is honored to recognize such an 100 African-American owned inducted into the National As- esteemed group of African Ame- newspapers throughout the sociation of Black Journalists rican journalists whose works nation. Also, he was elected to (NABJ) Hall of Fame at the and lives have epitomized jour- serve two terms as president organization’s recent annu- nalistic excellence and a spirit of the National Newspaper Pu- al convention in New Orleans. of love, faith and endurance blishers Association (NNPA), With more than 4,000 mem- during some very challenging the professional organization bers, NABJ is the largest orga- times in our country and the of the Black Press in America. nization of journalists of color industry. These valiant soldiers A Miami resident since 1919, in the United States. The mee- without swords not only excel- his has been a distinguished ting attracted more than 3,000 led in their chosen fi eld, they life of service to the Greater Mi- people to the Crescent City. also brought others along with ami community and the state Reeves was nominated for the them. We stand on their shoul- of Florida. honor by Cheryl Smith, publis- ders.” “I am so excited about this her of Texas Metro News, Dal- Garth C. Reeves Sr., a 1936 year’s inductees,” said NABJ las. graduate of Miami’s Booker T. Vice President Print Marion More than 800 journalists Washington High School and Walker. “Anyone who came and guests witnessed the in- 1940 graduate of Florida A&M through the FAMU Journalism duction ceremony. Also in- University, Tallahassee, proud- School knows who Garth Ree- ducted in the 2017 Hall of ly boasts other than his milita- ves is and it’s an honor to share Fame class were Pulitzer Prize- ry service in the European and this experience with him.” winning journalist and author Pacifi c theaters during World The NABJ Hall of Fame was Michael Days of Philadelphia; War II, he has had only one job created in 1990 when 10 dis- veteran photographer and tele- in life and that has been wor- tinguished historical journa- vision executive John Jenkins king for The Miami Times, the lists became its charter mem- of Dallas; and Reverend Ais- newspaper his parents Henry bers. Since then, several of the ha Karimah, recently retired E.S. Reeves and Rachel Cooper nation’s top journalists have prize-winning television pro- Reeves founded on September been inducted, among them: ducer for WRC-TV and Howard 1, 1923. He said he was elated Chuck Stone and all of the University’s WHUT-TV and as- to be recognized by NABJ. NABJ founders, Gwen Ifi ll, Ro- sociate minister at Metropoli- “I feel honored to be honored bert Maynard, Lynn Norment, tan AME Church. The Hall of by NABJ,” he said. “I have ad- Ed Bradley and Carole Simp- Fame Award is the highest re- mired the organization since it son. This year’s Hall of Fame cognition given by the organi- started in 1975. Black journa- inductees are more than dis- zation. This year’s recognition lists and the Black Press are tinguished journalists,” said ceremony falls in the year cele- up against formidable foes and NABJ Vice President Broadcast brating the 190th anniversary we have to keep fi ghting and Dorothy Tucker. “They are hu- of the March 16, 1827 founding not give up. It makes you feel manitarians, philanthropists, by John Russwurm and Reve- good when you are recognized mentors, advocates and just rend Samuel Cornish in New by your peers and being in the the type of people we want the York of Freedom’s Journal, the business, at age 98, I feel good.” world to know more about. We fi rst African-American newspa- Reeves served for 10 years are so proud of this Class of per in the nation. as president of Amalgamated 2017.” THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5C THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2016

—Photo credit: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau Miami Central High School football players enjoy lunch courtesy of Las Vegas Con- Miami Central High School football coaching staff lead their players in prayer before vention Center foodservice contractor Centerplate Wednesday, September 13, 2017. enjoying lunch courtesy of Las Vegas Convention Center foodservice contractor Cen- terplate Wednesday, September 13, 2017. e Rockets beat No. 1 ranked team STUCK IN LAS VEGAS BY IRMA, A COMMUNITY EFFORT GOT THEM HOME By Gregory W. Wright Special to The Miami Times

When the Miami Central High School football team fl ew to Las Vegas, Nevada on Sept. 6, they thought the biggest obstacle they faced was going to be defeating the No. 1 na- tionally ranked powerhouse, Bishop Gorman. After a back-and-forth thril- ler of a game, Miami Central came away with a 24-20 vic- tory that jumped the Central Rockets to a national ranking from No.12 to No. 4, depending on which magazine or sports service is doing the reporting. The biggest challenge for Central proved not to be Miami Central High School football players dish up winning the football game. lunch courtesy of Las Vegas Convention Center foodser- The team's greatest challenge vice contractor Centerplate Wednesday, September 13, proved to be simply fi nding 2017. their way home. With Hurrica- ne Irma hurling toward Miami with winds of more than 100 miles an hour Sept. 10, the Rockets’ players, coaches, Former Dallas Cowboys star receiver Drew Pearson speaks to the Miami Central High cheerleaders and fans found School football team as they enjoy lunch courtesy of Las Vegas Convention Center themselves stranded in Las foodservice contractor Centerplate Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Vegas with no way to return home. Smith has coached the Ro- It was then that the team's ckets for the past fi ve years, opponent in Las Vegas and guiding the team to three Flo- its community here in Miami rida state championships, and showed up to help rescue the as high as No. 2 in the natio- stranded team from Miami- nal rankings. With concerns of Dade County. both the team's welfare while In spite of losing the football in Las Vegas, as well as family game, and some of its national and friends who were facing prestige, the fans and boosters the onslaught of Irma, the of Bishop Gorman offered to 48-year-old Smith, still had Miami Central High School football players enjoy lunch pay for the extra nights Cen- to keep the team focused on courtesy of Las Vegas Convention Center foodservice tral would have to stay in their what lies ahead: its next game contractor Centerplate Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Las Vegas hotel. Food trucks against Miami Edison High —Photo credit: Denise Rosch | KSNV were brought in to help feed School. This led to walk-thru The Miami Central High School football team gets back Fighting Championship. said. "I think they learned a "I am extremely grateful to valuable lesson being on the the kids. practices in the parking lots of to practice while stuck in Las Vegas because of Hurrica- "I thought the world of their Las Vegas hotel. the Bishop Gorman family and receiving end of community the people of Gorman," said But just as the people from ne Irma. the Fertitta family,” Bethune service, and civic responsibi- Roland Smith, head coach Bishop Gorman and Las Vegas from the airport when they Landry said the Rockets’ said. "They were very hospita- lity." of Miami Central. "I want to stepped up to take care of the arrived back in Florida. needs were brought to the pla- ble." Coach Smith also said that thank the city of Las Vegas Central Rockets, so too did “I’ve always had a desire yers’ attention by Senior Vice Bethune said Central had the football team came away and everyone who supported Miami's football team, the Mi- to help others and we were President, Communications reached out to the Dolphins to with a very valuable lesson us with food, entertainment, ami Dolphins. Dolphin players excited to take this opportuni- and Community Affairs Jason help pay for some meals, be- learned outside of football. bowling, helping to keep our Reshad Jones, Jarvis Landry, ty to help them out,” said Suh. Jenkins. fore the storm changed plans "To see the teams and kids occupied. Each additio- DeVante Parker, Ndamukong “It’s good to see them get back Miami Central Principal Gre- and expenses. communities come together nal night the team had to stay Suh, Kenny Stills, Lawrence home and I and would love for gory Bethune thanked owners "At Miami Central, we to help one another, that was cost anywhere between $3,500 Timmons and Laremy Tunsil them to come out to a game of casinos in the Las Vegas require all of our athletic important," said Smith. "We and $4,000 per night for the paid for the Rockets’ hotel stay and spend some time with area, as well as other business programs to participate in teach them to compete for 48 hotel alone." in Nevada and transportation them.” interest including the Ultimate community service," Bethune minutes, and then it's over."

The Miami Central High School football pose for a group photo after having lunch courtesy of Las Vegas Convention Center foodservice contractor Centerplate Wednesday, September 13, 2017. 6C THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER

Dance will have free Introductory a source of comfort. Call 305-504- or 305-333-7613. in Miami Gardens. Classical Ballet Workshops for 4936. girls ages 6-8 and 9-12 on Monday ■ The Miami Central High ■ The Miami Jackson Class Lifest yl e HAPPENINGSv and Wednesday evenings. Call ■ The Northwestern Class of Alumni Association meets every of 1971 meets 3 p.m. every fi rst Compiled by The Miami Times staff [email protected] 305-758-1577 or visit www. 1962 meets every 2nd Saturday at 3 second and fourth Wednesday in Saturday at Gwen Cherry Park childrendance.net. p.m. at The African Heritage Cultural Miami Central High library at 7 p.m. NFL / YET (meeting area). Call ■ Tennessee State Alumni As- at the VFW located at 11911 West Arts Center. Call 305-681-3330. Call 305-370-4825. 305-305-0290. sociation/ Miami-Dade Chapter, Dixie Highway and is planning for ■ The Gold Coast Chapter of meets every 3rd Saturday, 9 a.m. their 50th Reunion June 14-18, Florida A & M University meets ■ Florida A & M University ■ Karate Classes at Range ■ Unspoken Dance Company at The African American Cultural 2018. Call 305- 336-7663. every 3rd Saturday at The Urban (FAMU) National Alumni Park on Monday, Wednesday and is now recruiting dancers ages 5 Arts Center. Call 305-336-4287. League of Greater Miami McDuffi e Association (NAA) South Dade Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Call 305- and up. To register call 305-409- ■ The Miami Carol City Class Center at 10 a.m. Call 305-370- Chapter invites you to join them 757-7961. 7490 or email unspokendanceco@ ■ The Morris Brown College of 1968 meets every 4th Sunday at 9026. the 4th Wednesday of each month at gmail.com. Miami- Dade/ Broward Alumni 4 p.m. Call 305-494-6265. Community Health Center of South ■ Top Ladies of Distinction, Association monthly meetings ■ Women in Transition Florida at 6 p.m. Inc. meets 10 a.m. every second ■ The Northwestern Class of are held at North Shore Medical ■ The George Washington of South Florida offers free Saturday at the African Heritage 1959 meets every third Saturday Center, Room C each 3rd Saturday Carver High School Class 1966 computer classes for women. Call ■ Booker T Washington Class Cultural Arts Center. Call 305-439- from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.at the from 9:30-11 a.m. Call 786-356- meets the 2nd Saturday each 786-477-8548. of 1967 meets every third Saturday 5426. African Heritage Cultural Arts 4412 month at 1234 N.W. 79th St. at 12 from 4-6 p.m. at the African Heritage Center. Call 786-897-2646. p.m. Call 305-300-7630. ■ The date for the Adult West Culture Arts Center East Portable ■ Northwestern Alumni Class ■ Miami Edison Sr. High African Senegal Slave Departure #1. Call 305-333-7128. of 61 meets at YET Center every ■ Division of Blind Services Class of 1977 is celebrating their ■ The Miami Carol City Class Tour will be June 10-22, 2018. Call second Tuesday 12 p.m. Call 305- Vocational Rehabilitation 40th year class reunion, Oct. 6 of 1968 meets every 4th Sunday 305-332-6365. ■ The North Dade/ Miami 696-1154. Program provides services to the - 7. Call 305-342-1136 or email at 4 pm. We are planning our 50th Carol City H.S., Class of 1967 visually impaired. Call 305-377- [email protected]. Reunion for September 14-16, ■ The Surviving Twin Network invites you to join them aboard ■ The South Florida Alumni 5339. 2018. Call 305-494-6265. welcomes the support of twins or the Carnival Conquest Sept. 24- Chapter of North Carolina Central ■ The Miami Jackson Class of siblings, who have experienced 30, as they celebrate their 50th University meets 11 a.m. every The deadline for the Lifestyle Calen- 1968 meets every second Monday ■ Inner City Children’s Touring such loss, to share with others, as Class Reunion. Call 305-336-6293 second Saturday at Denny’s dar is on or before 2 p.m. Fridays. ‘Baby Friendly’ initiative educates parents on safe feeding practices JHS said Carlos A. Migoya, pre- perfectly with Jackson’s missi- program recognizes healthcare the moment of birth, and pro- and birth centers worldwide. continued from 2C sident and CEO of Jackson on to provide the best quality facilities that give mothers the motes skin-to-skin contact as Our hospitals join the elite 455 Health System. “Baby-Friendly care to our community.” information, confi dence, and much as possible. active Baby-Friendly hospitals parents’ decisions about fee- is about empowering mothers The Baby-Friendly designati- skills necessary to successfully Jackson also has designated and birth centers in the United ding their new baby. and fathers with the ability to on is a highly coveted support initiate and continue breastfee- pumping rooms available at all States. To learn more about “I am extremely proud of our give their babies the best pos- standard of care, promoted by ding or feeding their babies for- three campuses for employees Jackson’s childbirth and lacta- maternity teams for their hard sible start through education the World Health Organization mula safely. It also encourages who are breastfeeding. The- tion classes, register online at work and dedication to attain on the benefi ts of safe feeding (WHO), and United Nations new moms and babies to stay re are more than 20,000 desi- www.jacksonmaternity.org or this prestigious designation,” practices. This initiative aligns Children's Fund (UNICEF). The together in the same room from gnated Baby-Friendly hospitals call 305-585-4MOM. A dramatic story of infant birth and delivery during Hurricane Irma BIRTH a.m. Sept. 10, Watkins awoke ach to ease the contractions. It “We heard a baby crying, so out the room. He just went into els started dropping,” Peinado continued from 2C with contractions. The couple didn’t work, she said. we knew Destiny was okay at shock,” Watkins said later. said. arrived at Jackson Memorial at By 5:30 a.m., the baby had this point,” Gillespie said. But The couple and newborn ar- Dr. Salih Yasin, an OB/GYN new father. about 1:40 a.m., but were told arrived. Watkins and Knight then Watkins started cramp- rived at JMH by ambulance a physician with UM Health The couple planned for the they would have to come back. alerted Miami Fire Rescue dis- ing, Gillespie said. She knew few hours later. System, said the unique birth delivery at Jackson South in “They told us to try North patch supervisor Desiree Far- Knight had to get more in- Destiny was placed in the circumstances showed why the southern part of the coun- Shore or somewhere in Bro- rell, who paged Kendra Gil- volved. neonatal unit at Holtz Chil- communication between fi rst ty closer to Watkins’ home on ward,” Knight said. “But I was lespie, a fourth-year OB/GYN “I told hm to apply pressure” dren’s Center. Dr. Maria Pei- responders and medical per- Sept.11. As Irma drew closer, low on gasoline. We didn’t want resident on duty. beneath Watkins’ pelvis to re- nado, a neonatal pediatrician sonnel is important. she moved in with Knight and to go to Broward and be sent Farrell said she had to calm lease the placenta, Gillespie at University of Miami Health “Jackson Memorial and Uni- his mother, Amanda Jones, to away.” down a panicky Knight, who said. Then both women heard Systems, said the move was a versity of Miami are the safety ride out the storm. So they returned to Knight’s wasn’t sure what to do. Then loud, persistent screams. precaution given the unsterile net for the county,” Yasin said. Knight said they knew a drop home, and prepared to wait she talked him through tying “Dad was not responding at delivery. “This is an example of how car- in atmospheric pressure could until Monday. Watkins placed off the umbilical cord with a that time,” Gillespie said. “We have to check for signs ing people can communicate in trigger an early birth. At 12:50 a hot water bottle on her stom- shoestring. “He just looked and walked of infection. Her oxygen lev- the worst of situations.” THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER The Miami Times LOCAL NEWS 7C THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2016 Business &Finance SECTION D MIAMI, FLORIDA, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 Business leaders serve up soul food By Michelle Hollinger dents in each had gone without relief effort and said it’s criti- Special to The Miami Times electricity for up to a week cal that something is done to following the Sept. 10 arrival of South Florida’s infrastructure Several in the business the category 4 hurricane. As so that communities are not community served thousands of Sept. 18, more than 38,000 left powerless for unacceptably of meals from eggs and grits, South Florida homes were still long periods of time. hamburgers and hot dogs to a without electricity. He said the dinner party was hearty soul food dinner prepa- “FPL did not perform as well especially essential for hourly red by four Black-owned South as expected in restoring power, workers who typically are not Florida restaurants. so I felt it was my responsi- paid when they don’t work; On Saturday, Sept. 16, the bility as a member the South even due to a natural disaster. Hurricane Irma Relief Detox Florida Food and Drink eco- “They don’t pay you becau- Traveling Dinner Party, brain- system, especially as a Black se a hurricane hit,” Braynon child of The Hungry Black member, to do something stated. Man (Starex Smith), brought about it,” Smith said. Smith, who was joined by together his colleagues, a poli- The electrical company was Blacktech Week executive tician, a marketing executive, sued by the city of Coral Ga- director Felecia Hatcher and a tech CEO and a corporate bles on Monday for what the the organization’s CFO, Derek sponsor to provide 3,000 meals upscale city called FPL’s ina- Pearson, Suzan McDowell, to residents at Bunche Park in dequate response to Hurricane CEO of Circle of One Marke- Miami Gardens, Uber Wings Irma. FPL, however, claims it ting and many volunteers, in South Miami, Lakeshore was able to restore power to re- said he refused to watch his Park in Miramar and the 93rd sidents four times faster than community consuming packa- Street Community Baptist it did following 2005’s Hurrica- ged food while dealing with Church in Miami. ne Wilma. the signifi cant discomfort of Smith said the areas were State Sen. Oscar Braynon being without electricity. The selected because many resi- participated in Saturday’s Please turn to LEADERS 10D —Photos courtesy of Korey Davis

If you froze your credit, you will AFFORDABLE need to unfreeze HOUSING Equifax MATTERS victims may have In this Tuesday, Sept. Shelter in a time of a storm 12, 2017, fi le photo, By Daniella Pierre for now. trouble buying iPhone the new iPhone X HUD even provides guid- Post-Hurricane Irma is the ance for those living in multi- delays and more fees for equifax By Ken Sweet is displayed in the perfect time for Miami-Dade family affordable housing. Equifax victims who and Michael Liedtke showroom after Public Housing and Com- All public housing directors, want to fi nance a new Special to The Miami Times munity Development (PHCD) owners and management phone. the new product to really step up and provide agents on Sept. 14 should You can unfreeze Apple fans who froze their announcement shelter solutions for resi- have received the disaster your credit before credit after the Equifax data at the Steve Jobs dents. notice, something HUD has a big purchase breach may end up with ano- Because President Trump been issuing since 2004. and freeze it Theater on the new ther hassle on their hands if and Gov. Rick Scott both de- HUD asks that top priority again after- they try to get one of the new Apple campus in clared Florida a disaster area for rental housing to be given ward. How iPhones that can cost more Cupertino, Calif. due to the fallout of to to those displaced. long it will than $1,000. People who rus- Hurricane Irma, fed- Most tenants who live take and how much Apple fans who froze hed to lock down their credit eral dollars for hous- in subsidized housing it costs vary state and want to make any other their credit after the ing are available. With cannot have long-term by state. Experts big purchases may fi nd the all this money on the guests. This notice say generally it's Equifax data breach same inconveniences. table due, it doesn't allows guests to stay best to give the may end up with Since Equifax disclosed have any excuses. up to 90 days without major credit bu- that 143 million Americans another hassle on Trump mobilized penalty. reaus - TransUnion, had their Social Security U.S. Housing and If you live in Sec- Experian and Equifax their hands if they numbers and other personal Urban Development PIERRE tion 8 housing and - notice of several hours try to get one of the data hacked, experts have en- (HUD) to offer protections to it was damaged due to the or even a few days before couraged people who may be new iPhones that Floridians that extend far storm, you can move to you apply for fi nancing. affected to put in place what's beyond Hurricane Irma’s another place while your And people just getting can cost more than known as a credit freeze. That damaging gusts. unit is under repair. When used to the idea of freezing locks down a person's credit $1,000. The local PHCD should you return to your home, their credit could pay $3 from being stolen by identity have been activated too and your rent should remain the Please turn to EQUIFAX 8D thieves - but could also mean readily available to provide same. Probably the biggest —Marcio Jose Sanchez, File/Associated Press relief, aid and shelter during news is the waiver of income pre- and post-Irma. But there restrictions and occupancy was and still continues to be requirements for storm sur- silence from PHCD. vivors. This means those who Equifax: What you need to know wouldn't have qualifi ed for HUD PROVIDES DISASTER affordable housing residences ASSISTANCE before, may qualify now. Equifax said that a major data breach exposed Social Security numbers Help is on the way! Sup- But the offi cials aren’t port is available to both putting this information out and other important information and aff ected of millions of people homeowners and low-income there to the masses. renters who have been im- We need answers from By The Associated Press than a month later on Thurs- eces of personal data that cri- confi rm a person's identity day. minals could use to commit in the U.S. The data bre- pacted by Hurricane Irma. If our local PHCD director The breach affected about Here's what else you need to identity theft. Those are what ach is especially damaging you were in default on your and other culpable offi cials. 143 million in the United know about the breach: John Ulzheimer, an indepen- to Equifax, since its entire mortgage and at risk of fore- The lack of response, is the States, as well as some people dent credit consultant who business revolves around closure, both can be stopped primary reason why On the or delayed for at least 90- Grid Community Solutions in Canada and the United WHAT INFORMATION previously worked at Equifax, being a secure storehouse days. And homeowners can LLC has stepped up to be the Kingdom, but Equifax didn't WAS TAKEN? called "the crown jewels of and providing a clear fi nan- provide a number. Hackers Hackers had access to So- personal information." cial profi le of consumers that seek payment plans and loan affordable housing watchdog. had access to the data bet- cial Security numbers, birth Equifax's security lapse lenders and other businesses m o d i fi c a t i o n s . ween May and July, Equifax dates, addresses, driver's could be the largest theft can trust. The credit profi les Renters on the verge of WHAT'S NEXT? said. The company discove- license numbers, credit card involving Social Security it holds contain personal being evicted won't have to While local offi cials are red the hack on July 29 and numbers and other informa- numbers, one of the most information, like how much worry about being put out — Please turn to SHELTER 8D publicly announced it more tion. Those are all crucial pi- common methods used to Please turn to DATA 10D

Equifax data breach leaves at least 143M consumers at risk By Charlene Crowell On July 29, Equifax, one care, Medicaid, and opened and addi- is reportedly examining what sumers whose names, birth Communications Director, of the three major credit re- Social Security are tionally whether went wrong from a criminal dates, addresses, Social Se- Center for Responsible Lending porting corporations, discov- affected. they will be held perspective. On the civil side curity numbers and drivers’ ered that unauthorized data For consumers, partially responsi- of the law, the Consumer Fi- licenses are all in jeopardy. Record-breaking, back-to- access had occurred. Yet it the personal infor- ble for its perpetu- nancial Protection Bureau Equifax also knew that an es- back hurricanes in Houston was not until September 7 mation exposed to ation. (CFPB) is beginning its own timated 209,000 credit card and Florida brought unprec- when the multi-national data fraud and identity In reaction to this independent investigation. holders and some 182,000 edented winds and rains af- breach was announced pub- theft could mean a cybercrime, a surge Now a growing number of consumers in the U.S. who fecting millions of Ameri- licly. This massive cyberse- lifetime of closely of federal class ac- bipartisan inquiries from have a dispute on fi le with a cans. Yet another storm just curity breach includes fed- monitoring and de- tion lawsuits are Capitol Hill are demanding creditor also had comprised as brutal, but fi nancial in eral income tax records, as fending personal going after Equifax. to know why these breaches PII. nature, is raging and affects well as employee records for data to fi ght theft, CROWELL As many as 50 have of personally identifi able in- “This hack into sensitive at least 143 million Ameri- government employees and fi nes and more. For business- been fi led in at least 14 states formation (PII) came about, information compiled and cans: that’s the Equifax data those of Fortune 500 fi rms. es, questions will emerge as and the District of Columbia what actions Equifax took, maintained by Equifax is one breach that took place from Even recipients of major gov- to whether millions of credit as of September 12. The Fed- and what the global fi rm in- of the largest data breaches

COMMENTARY mid-May to July of this year. ernment programs like Medi- accounts were fraudulently eral Bureau of Investigation tends to do on behalf of con- Please turn to BREACH 8D 8D THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Questioning what went wrong on Equifax data breach BREACH “The scope and scale ing and Urban Affairs “When a company has continued from 7D of this breach appears Committee and Rep. injured consumers, it to make it one of the Jeb Hensarling, Chair should not also decide in our nation’s history largest on record, and of the House Com- whether those affected and someone has to the sensitivity of the mittee on Financial have a right to pur- be held accountable,” information compro- Services announced sue justice. Although said Congresswoman mised may make it the a coordinated legisla- Equifax claimed it will Maxine Waters, the most costly to taxpay- tive attack to roll back not assert arbitration Ranking Member of the ers and consumers,” CFPB’s arbitration in the aftermath of House Financial Ser- wrote Senators Orrin rule. The law allows its data breach, con- vices Committee in an Hatch, Senate Finance Congress to fast track sumers must be able article for “Business Chair and Ron Wyden, a veto of new federal to challenge corpo- Insider.” the committee’s Rank- regulation with lim- rate wrongdoing in the “Given the important ing Member. ited debate and a sim- courts and Congress role credit scores play in The following day, ple majority vote in should cease its efforts the lives and financial September 12, another each chamber. to quash the rule.” futures of hardworking letter to Equifax in- On July 25, the Congresswoman Americans, Congress cluded questions on House passed its reso- Waters prefers a legis- must diligently exam- what data changes lution on a highly-par- lative approach – one ine the way our credit to Equifax’s security tisan vote of 231-190. that will ensure this reporting agencies are plans and procedures To date, the Senate type of financial di- operating and impose were made as this has yet to take a cor- saster from happening additional statutory breach now becomes responding vote. again. and regulatory reforms its third one in only two “The Equifax data “I have long advocat- to protect the integrity years; the letter was fax data breach is one or apply for a loan. An 10, Richard Cordray, 20, Capitol Hill law- breach is yet another ed for an overhaul of of the country’s credit signed by 24 Members of the largest in our additional layer of pre- CFPB Director ex- makers turned to a reason to support the our nation’s credit re- reporting system,” Wa- of Congress, who serve country’s history, af- caution would be to plained why the rule is seldom-used option, CFPB’s arbitration porting system,” said ters continued. on the House Energy fecting half of the Unit- contact every creditor important. the Congressional rule that would re- Waters, “and I will re- In a September 11 let- and Commerce Com- ed States population and request that re- “Arbitration claus- Review Act, to deny store consumers’ day introduce legislation ter to Richard F. Smith, mittee and represent and nearly three-quar- spective accounts be es in contracts for the rule from tak- in court,” noted Melis- that will enhance con- Equifax’s Chairman 15 states. Three are ters of consumers with flagged for unusual or products like bank ing effect. Sen. Mike sa Stegman, a senior sumer protection tools and Chief Executive also members of the credit reports,” said Chi new credit activity. De- accounts and credit Crapo, Chair of the policy counsel with available to minimize Office, the Chair and Congressional Black Chi Wu of the National tailed information on cards make it nearly U.S. Senate Commit- the Center for Respon- harm caused by iden- Ranking Member of the Caucus: Representa- Consumer Law Center. how consumers caught impossible for people tee on Banking, Hous- sible Lending (CRL). tity theft.” Senate Finance Com- tives G.K. Butterfield of “A security freeze is the in the Equifax breach to take companies to mittee went further to North Carolina, Brook- most effective measure can take these and court when things go pose a series of ques- lyn’s Yvette Clarke and against “new account” other steps to protect wrong,” said CFPB tions to be answered by Bobby L. Rush of Chi- identity theft, because their credit is available Director Richard Cor- September 26. Issues cago. it stops thieves from on the Federal Trade dray. “These clauses raised in the letter in- “Your company prof- using the consumer’s Commission’s website. allow companies to clude binding arbitra- its from collecting stolen information.” The Consumer Fi- avoid accountabil- tion clauses that deny highly sensitive per- To follow Wu’s advice, nancial Protection Bu- ity by blocking group affected consumers sonal information from consumers will need to reau also has another lawsuits and forcing the right of class ac- American consumers— contact all three of the consumer-friendly rule people to go it alone tion lawsuits, the firm’s it should take seri- major credit reporting that Congress is cur- or give up. Our new City of Miami security systems and ously its responsibility bureaus and request rently fighting: pre- rule will stop compa- Notice of Solicitation controls, how consum- to keep data safe and that no new accounts serving the right for nies from sidestepping ers can expect to be to inform consumers be opened in their consumers to file law- the courts and ensure RFP No.: 763388 officially notified, and when its protections names. Once request- suits when financial that people who are Title: Re-issuance of RFP for Stormwater Pump Station Maintenance and what, if any, protec- fail,” wrote the repre- ed, consumers will not disputes could not be harmed together can Repair, M-1022 tions Equifax will offer sentatives. be able to easily apply resolved otherwise. take action together.” RFP Due Date Tuesday, October 10, 2017: at 2:00 PM to affected consumers. “The massive Equi- for new credit accounts Announced on July Days later on July Voluntary Pre-Proposal Conference City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor North Conference Room Post Hurricane Irma assistance provided Miami, Florida 33130 SHELTER placed. Think of us Café located at 1951 placed due to Hurri- solution today! For Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM. continued from 7D as your unaffordable NW Seventh Ave., Mi- cane Irma? Are you more information, housing eliminator ami, FL 33136. This priced-out or stuck in please contact Dani- (Deadline to Request additional information/clarification: being silent, On the for both rental and will be a good time to the middle? ella Pierre at afford- Monday, October 2, 2017 at 5:00 PM) Grid Community Solu- homeownership mar- discuss pre- and post- Share your afford- ablehousingmatters@ tions will continue to kets. As we await an Hurricane Irma hous- able housing story or gmail.com. Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk’s office be staunch advocates official response from ing options. Residents located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 for affordable hous- PHCD, we encourage come and share your For additional information, please contact Anthony Hansen at amhansen@ ing matters. Our team you to join in the Let's concerns with devel- B+T Group proposes to construct a 125-foot over- miamigov.com, 305-416-1895 or visit our Procurement Opportunities web- advocates on behalf of Talk Affordable Hous- opers on how to make all height monopole telecommunications structure. page at: http://www.miamigov.com/Procurement the people who have ing Matters discussion housing affordable The proposed facility would be located at 373 NE been priced-out, stuck happening 6:30 p.m. again in Miami-Dade. 70th Street, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida. THIS SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE “CONE OF SILENCE” IN ACCOR- in the middle and dis- Sept. 28, at Venture Have you been dis- The tower will not be lighted. B+T Group invites DANCE WITH SECTION 18-74 OF THE CITY CODE. comments from any interested party on the impact the tower may have on any districts, sites, buildings, DP# 11600 Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager Why unfreeze your credit? structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed EQUIFAX tional Data Corp. ana- ly $685 compared to or determined eligible for listing in the National Reg- conitnued from 7D lyst Ramon Llamas the $340 average price ister of Historic Places. Comments may be sent to called them "critical." of a Samsung phone - Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Dina to $10 for each action Moorhead expects vir- so analysts think a Bazzill, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, at each of the three tually everyone intere- greater share of iPho- Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. Comments must be bureaus. sted in the new iPhone ne customers may fi- received within 30 days. For questions please call Payment plans are a X, which rolls out later nance theirs. Dina Bazzill 770-667-2040x111. T2763 growing business for this year, to use an in- the major wireless car- stallment plan. riers, many of which Apple rolled out its no longer subsidize a program two years CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA PUBLIC NOTICE customer's purchase, ago that lets custo- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING because a monthly mers upgrade to a new SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN / PARK WEST payment makes an phone each year and The Miami City Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY expensive smartphone divides the cost of the 14, 2017 at 9:00 AM, to consider the award of a contract to the non-profit organi- more affordable. And phone into a monthly zation listed below through Anti-Poverty grant funds from the District 4 share of Apple and the wireless payment. The compa- the City of Miami’s Anti-Poverty Initiative Program. Sunshine For All, Inc. assists REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE carriers often need ny doesn't share de- the elderly low income population with prepared meals and group activities, and DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BLOCK 55 access to your credit tails on how many cu- to consider the City Manager’s recommendations and finding that competitive report in order to ap- stomers finance their negotiation methods are not practicable or advantageous regarding these issues: PLAT BOOK “B” PAGE 41 prove the sale of a new phones through Citi- 249 NW 6TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA phone under a month- zens/Apple instead of • Sunshine For All, Inc. - to provide low income elderly with prepared ly plan. their carriers, and de- meals. "But if you are so- clined to disclose how RFP NO: 17-02 meone who has frozen many of its iPhones Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Malissa Treviño, Project **SUBMISSION DATE EXTENSION TO OCTOBER 17, 2017** their credit record, are financed. Manager for the Office of Community Investment, Office of the City Manager, at you may suddenly dis- For other carriers, (305) 416-1005. The Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (the cover that you can't it's clearly big busi- “SEOPW CRA”) is seeking proposals for the disposition and development of afford an iPhone X, ness. AT&T sold 3.58 This action is being considered pursuant to Section 18-85 (A) of the Code of the Block 55, a 3.44 acre land parcel located at 249 NW 6th Street, Miami, Florida after all," said Patrick million smartphones City of Miami, Florida as amended (the “Code”). The recommendations and find- 33136. The SEOPW CRA is declaring its intent to dispose of its interest in the Moorhead, an indus- to customers under ings to be considered in this matter are set forth in the proposed resolution and above-referenced property, and is seeking proposals from private developers or try analyst with Moor payment plans last in Code Section 18-85 (A), which are deemed to be incorporated by reference any persons interested in undertaking to develop the property. & Insights. quarter, according to herein and are available as with the regularly scheduled City Commission meet- Providence, Rho- its most recent filing. ing of September 14, 2017 at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, **As a result of Hurricane Irma and the disastrous aftermath, the SEOPW de Island-based Citi- Verizon customers fi- Florida 33133. CRA is extending the Response Submission Date. The new date for sub- zens Financial Group, nanced $14.51 billion mission of completed responses is now: which runs the Apple in smartphones under The Miami City Commission requests all interested parties be present or repre- No later than 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. financing program, the company's pay- sented at the meeting and may be heard with respect to any proposition before Responses must be delivered to the City of Miami - City Clerk’s Office, 3500 said any new or exi- ment plan in the first the City Commission in which the City Commission may take action. Should any Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. Any Responses received after the sting customer who six months of 2017, person desire to appeal any decision of the City Commission with respect to any above date and time or delivered to a different address or location will not be has a credit freeze on and roughly half its matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim considered. their information will customers who pay a record of the proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon be declined financing. cellphone bill at the which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). RFP documents may be obtained from the SEOPW CRA offices located at: So they would have to end of each month are 819 NW 2nd Ave, 3rd Floor, Miami, Florida 33136, or from the SEOPW CRA unfreeze their credit, on a payment plan. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing webpage: at least temporarily. The Verizon and special accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office http://www.miamicra.com/seopwcra/pages/procurement.html Sprint, Verizon, T- AT&T figures inclu- of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice) no later than five (5) business days Mobile and AT&T run de sales of both iPho- prior to the proceeding. TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service) no The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to accept any Responses deemed to be credit checks with the nes and other smart- later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. in the best interest of the SEOPW CRA, to waive any minor irregularities, omis- agencies for new cu- phones like Samsung, sions, and/or technicalities in any Responses, or to reject any or all Responses stomers. Policies vary which has a larger and to re-advertise for new Responses as deemed necessary by the SEOPW for existing customers. worldwide share of CRA without notice. Analysts say two- the smartphone mar- Todd B. Hannon year financing plans ket than Apple. But City Clerk For more information please contact the SEOPW CRA office at (305) 679-6800. have become essenti- iPhones generally cost al to selling high-end more than phones by #28806 #29036 smartphones. Interna- other makers - rough- THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 9D THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 Florida economy expected to bounce back quickly By Gray Rohrer And although the make Irma the se- million but that was a [hurricanes] Andrew in a recession when month to reach its nationwide job growth Sun Sentinel frantic preparation for cond-costliest hurrica- storm that hit just one or Charley, and it Andrew hit in 1992, pre-storms employ- in that period. Irma led to massive ne in state history. part of the state, she does have a short-run and Florida took nine ment figures. “If you’re already on Floridians from spending on supplies, The boost in spen- said. impact in the labor months to get back Job numbers for Au- a weak foundation as Jacksonville to Orlan- the loss of sales taxes ding that comes Yet historically, markets,” Snaith said. the number of jobs it gust announced Fri- far as the economy is do to the Keys are still from disruptions to from rebuilding and Florida’s economy “We’re likely to see job had before the storm. day show Florida has concerned then the reeling from Hurrica- business as 7 million construction will come rebounds from ma- losses in the very near Amid the heyday of an unemployment rate damage can be more ne Irma’s impact, but Floridians were orde- slowly, spread out over jor storms over the term as a result, but the housing boom in of 4 percent and a job significant, but where the state’s economy red to evacuate means the next two to three course of “months, not in a matter of months, 2004, after Charley growth rate of 2.6 per- we stand now is on should rebound fairly tax revenues could fall years, Baker said, years” after a hurrica- those tend to be re- and the three other cent over the past 12 pretty solid ground, quickly, one economist short of expectations, making next year’s ne, Snaith said. versed.” hurricanes hit, the months, 1.2 percen- economically spea- says, as soon as the producing a budget budget outlook much “You look back at The country was state took just one tage points ahead of king,” Snaith said. lights come back on. shortfall for the state tighter than it would

One economist thinks Florida's economy will rebound quickly from Irma, but it could still plunge the state government into a projected shortfall next year.

“The short-run next year. have been. things that are impor- State economists “I don’t feel much tant is getting power estimated a small $52 better about this fore- back on throughout million surplus — a cast than I did about the state and addres- slight fraction of an the forecast I was sing infrastructure $83 billion budget — watching last week,” damage that has for the fiscal year that quipped Sen. Bill Gal- occurred,” said begins next July 1, vano, R-Bradenton. University of Central but that was before In addition to lost Florida economics Irma hit. revenue, the state professor Sean Snaith. “I would advise you faces costs that could “Depending on what to assume that $52 run into the billions, the extent of that million is completely eating away at the is around the state gone,” chief legislative $3.6 billion in reserves that’ll determine how economist Amy Baker lawmakers set aside long of a recuperation told lawmakers Friday. for the current year. period we have to go Total damages from The state must through.” Irma won’t be known match 25 percent of The historic storm for weeks, but Baker the funds for FEMA left millions of people said she’s seen esti- assistance, Baker without electricity. mates that place the said. There are other Flood damage affected costs below Hurricane costs that FEMA likely homes in nearly every Andrew’s $46 billion won’t pay for such corner of the state, — in 2017 dollars — as beach restoration. and many buildings in but above Hurricane One estimate for those the Keys were destro- Wilma’s $25 billion costs from a powerful yed. price tag. That would hurricane ran to $80 10D THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER Residents impacted by Hurricane Irma treated to free meals LEADERS Oscar Braynon and we BBQ in West Palm Be- and you feel instituti- several community menu were hot dogs Tracey, host of Hot- Bank and Black Ow- continued from 7D went to work,” Smith ach, Divine by 9701 in onalized. I didn’t want partners, collabora- and hamburgers and Talk, Nitin Motwani of ned Media Alliance shared. “Our team ren- Liberty City, Yarumba that feeling for our ted to serve breakfast tater tots. the Miami World Cen- and powered by Circle initiative was funded ted vans and got volun- Restaurant in Mia- folk. We simply wanted and lunch to about The meals are provi- ter, the administra- of One Marketing and by Rony Abovitz, CEO teers together to work mi Gardens and Uber to provide a sense of 800 young people at ded by Urgent Inc., in tive staff of Booker T. Lunchology, a meal of the Plantation-ba- and provided food.” Wings in South Dade. normalcy,” Smith sha- Greater Bethel AME partnership with Rev. Washington and The delivery service. Wal- sed tech company, Ma- The meals, which Smith was intentio- red. Church, 245 NW William Cook, Miami Miami Times. mart and The Hungry gic Leap and Walmart. included baked and nal about calling it a Other businesses Eighth St., in Over- Commissioner Keon The Overtown Per- Black Man donated “I didn’t want to barbeque chicken, dinner party and ada- and organization pro- town. Hardemon, Miami-Da- forming Arts Center hundreds of pastries see our people eating Djon Djon rice, maca- mant about creating vided meals throug- The menu for break- de School Board Mem- served 350 dinners on and cases of water. MREs or the crap that roni and cheese, pulled a respectful space for hout the weekend in fast includes eggs, tur- ber Dorothy Bendross- Sunday. The Miami Times the Red Cross was ser- pork, grilled chicken, the event’s guests. the community. key bacon, grits and Mindingall, State Rep. The meals were fun- staff contributed to ving, so I picked up the yellow rice, mixed ve- “Many times, when Urgent Inc. and fruit. On the lunch Cynthia Stafford, Jill ded by OneUnited this report. phone and called my getables, broccoli, FEMA and the Red business partners, Fe- braised cabbage, lemo- Cross conduct their ac- lecia and Derick Pear- nade and water, were tivations, it takes away son and then Senator provided by McCray’s the human element How did breach happen? DATA credit cards or loans in ordination between app continued from 7D your name, but it also developers and security prevents you from ope- teams in a lot of organiza- people owe on their houses ning new accounts. So tions are not on the best and whether they have each time you apply for a of terms." court judgments against credit card, mortgage or Another security expert them. loan, you need to lift the said the website Equifax freeze a few days before- created to help customers AM I AFFECTED? hand. find out if they were - af Equifax set up a site, Freezes can be done fected raises its own se- equifaxsecurity2017.com online at the websites of curity questions. The site , where you can type in the three credit reporting looks like the kind set your last name and six di- agencies — Equifax, Ex- up by attackers to trick gits of your Social Security perian and TransUnion. people into disclosing in- number to find out if your You'll need to freeze all formation, says Georgia data may have been com- three reports for the best Weidman, founder and promised. Consumers can protection. Each company chief technology officer for also call 866-447-7559 for will give you a code that security firm Shevirah. information. The company you'll need again in order "It's teaching people says it will send mail to all to lift the freeze, so keep entirely the wrong things who had personally identi- it in a safe place. When about using the internet fiable information stolen. you plan to apply for a securely," Weidman said. Equifax is also offering credit card, mortgage, or She said says she's also free credit monitoring for other loan you'll need to troubled by Equifax's ap- a year. The company says go back to each site and proach to security gene- the service will search lift the freeze. rally, including reports suspicious sites for your The credit reporting that it didn't respond to Social Security number, agencies may charge a basic scripting bugs it was give you access to your fee, usually under $10, warned about last year. Equifax report and other depending on which state offerings. You can sign you live in. But it's free for WHO'S up at the same site listed residents of some states, INVESTIGATING THIS? above, and the deadline to including Maine, New Jer- Potentially, a lot of peo- do so is Nov. 21. sey and South Carolina. ple. Credit bureaus like Initially, though, there A freeze doesn't protect Equifax are lightly regu- was a catch — signing up you from everything: thie- lated compared to other would also commit you to ves can still file a frau- parts of the financial sys- binding arbitration with dulent tax return in your tem. the credit monitor, which name or charge things to U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensar- would mean giving up your already opened cre- ling, chairman of the your right to sue. Several dit card accounts. A free- House Financial Services politicians and consumer ze won't affect your credit Committee, said he will groups have criticized this score or report. The report call for Congressional provision. Democrats in stays open and is upda- hearings. And Rep. Greg the House and Senate cal- ted to keep track of your Walden, the chairman led on the company to pull debts, payments and other of the House Energy and back that requirement. information. Commerce Committee, Late Friday, Equifax said says he'll hold a hearing the arbitration language HOW DID THIS examining what wrong that appears on its web- HAPPEN? and how to better protect site "will not apply to this Equifax is blaming an against future hackings. cybersecurity incident." unspecified "website ap- Several state attorneys plication vulnerability." general have also said WHAT SHOULD I DO? Security experts say it's they would investigate, You can view your cre- hard to say for sure wi- including those from New dit reports for free at An- thout more information, York, Massachusetts and nualCreditReport.com. but such vulnerabilities Pennsylvania. New York's You're entitled to get a free typically don't require a attorney general, Eric copy of your credit report lot of sophistication to ex- Schneiderman, said his from each of the three big ploit. office aims to "get to the agencies once every 12 Mogull says the web app bottom" of how the bre- months. Review it closely breach suggests "things ach occurred. for unauthorized accounts are broken down in a cou- Company executives or any mistakes. ple of different areas." He are also under scruti- And you may need to says someone likely made ny, after it was found be vigilant much longer a programming or confi- that three Equifax than the free year of cre- guration mistake. executives sold shares dit monitoring Equifax is Corporate culture could worth a combined offering. "If any of the data also be a factor. Often, $1.8 million just a few was exposed, you will be Mogull says, corporate days after the com- living with that for the security is underfunded pany discovered the rest of your life," said Rich or isn't given the authori- breach, according to Mogull, who runs the se- ty it needs to make sure documents filed with curity research firm Se- application developers do securities regulators. curosis. what's right. Equifax said the three You can consider free- Ryan Kalember of executives "had no zing your credit reports, the security company knowledge that an but it comes with some Proofpoint says that even intrusion had occurred downsides. A freeze stops if the vulnerability was at the time they sold thieves from opening new known and fixable, "co- their shares."

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All questions can be directed to Erich Muensterman at erich.muensterman@ skanska.com and Eduardo Pollo at [email protected] THE NATION'S #1 BLACK NEWSPAPER 11D THE MIAMI TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2017 President Trump cuts fiscal deal with Dems Trump stuns GOP with move on furiated Democrats, and was not cheered by many Republicans either, since among other things debt ceiling and Harvey aid bill it gives them a politically explo- By Erica Werner them off. As Mnuchin continued sive issue to resolve ahead of the The Associated Press to press an economic argument midterm elections. in favor of a longer term, Trump Taken together, Trump’s moves WASHINGTON — President tired of it and cut him off mid- appeared to show little regard for Donald Trump briskly overruled sentence. the imperatives of his party lea- congressional Republicans and At another point, the meeting ders. And after the GOP’s failure his own treasury secretary Wed- totally lost focus when Ivanka to pass long-promised legislation nesday to cut a deal with De- Trump entered to raise an un- to repeal and replace “Obama- mocrats to keep the government related issue on child care tax care,” the events renewed que- operating and raise America’s credits. Details of the meeting stions about whether the party debt limit. The immediate goal were disclosed by several people can summon the focus and uni- was ensuring money for hurrica- briefed on the proceedings who ty to advance tax legislation, the ne relief, but in the process the spoke only on condition of an- next big item they want to tackle. president brazenly rolled his own onymity because they were not However, White House officials party’s leaders. authorized to talk publicly. argued that putting other issues In deal-making mode, Trump One photo taken through the off until December cleared the sided with the Democratic lea- window of the Oval Office sho- decks for tax talks. ders — “Chuck and Nancy,” as he wed an animated Schumer poin- The deal struck Wednesday amiably referred later to Senate ting his finger in Trump’s face at the White House promises to Minority Leader Chuck Schu- as the president smiles with his speed the $7.9 billion Hurrica- mer and House Minority Leader hands on his fellow New Yorker’s ne Harvey aid bill, which passed Nancy Pelosi — as they pushed arms. the House overwhelmingly Wed- for the three-month deal, brus- After the meeting, Trump nesday, to Trump’s desk before hing aside the urgings of GOP boarded a plane to North Dako- —Evan Vucci/Associated Press disaster accounts run out later leaders and Treasury Secretary ta with Democratic Sen. Heidi President Donald Trump meets with, from left, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McCon- this week. The debt ceiling and Steven Mnuchin for a much lon- Heitkamp in an effort to garner government funding extensions ger extension to the debt limit. bipartisan support for tax legis- nell, R-Ky., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader will be attached. Republicans want that longer al- lation that Republican leaders Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and other Congressional leaders in the Oval Office of the White The move also buys almost lowance to avoid having to take on Capitol Hill are crafting on a House, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Washington. three months, until Dec. 15, for another vote on the politically purely partisan basis. That con- Washington to try to solve myri- toxic issue before the 2018 con- tinued the day of bizarre discon- and House Speaker Paul Ryan, to do a three-month CR and a In fact, Trump achieved the ad other issues, including more gressional elections. nects between the president and who also had been present. “We debt ceiling into December, and opposite. funding for the military, immi- The session painted a vivid the leaders of his party. agreed to a three-month exten- that’s what I will be offering ba- “The Pelosi-Schumer-Trump gration and health care, and portrait of discord at the high- Trump called Heitkamp to the sion on debt ceiling, which they sed on the president’s decision,” deal is bad,” Sen. Ben Sasse, R- a longer-term increase in the est ranks of the Republican Par- stage at his Dakota event and consider to be sacred, very im- McConnell said. “CR” refers to a Neb., said over Twitter. government’s borrowing autho- ty. After an angry August that praised her as a “good woman.” portant.” continuing resolution, which will “Hopefully we’ll realize that rity to avoid a first-ever default. Trump spent lobbing attacks at She will be running for re-elec- “I think the deal will be very extend existing government fun- negotiating with Democrats Adding the stopgap funding bill fellow Republicans, specifically tion against a Republican in No- good,” Trump added. ding levels into mid-December, doesn’t normally produce out- to the Harvey aid package would targeting Senate Majority Leader vember 2018. Barely an hour earlier, Ryan when the prospect of an enor- standing results,” said Rep. also immediately free about $7 Mitch McConnell for the failure Heitkamp later issued a state- had slammed the Democrats’ mous new round of deal-making Mark Meadows of North Caroli- billion in additional disaster of health care legislation, the ment saying she needs to know demand for a three-month ex- now looms. na, chairman of the House Free- funds. president wasted little time once more about Trump tax plan be- tension as “ridiculous and dis- Asked whether he was sur- dom Caucus. Schumer was as pleased in Congress came back this week fore offering her support. “I know graceful.” He issued no public prised to see the president side The outcome was especially the aftermath as McConnell was in demonstrating his disdain for the devil is in the details of any statement on the final deal. with Democrats against his own striking coming just a day after dour. the GOP House and Senate lea- reform plan as tax codes are McConnell, in his own reserved party leadership, McConnell re- Trump announced he would be “Today was a good day in a ge- ders charged with shepherding complex, and we need to know fashion, did not sugar-coat what sponded: “Look, the president dismantling immigration protec- nerally partisan town,” he said. his agenda into law. what those details are,” she said. happened when he addressed re- can speak for himself, but his tions for younger immigrants, “The bottom line is, the president At first, in Wednesday’s Oval Aboard Air Force One, Trump porters a short time later. feeling was we needed to come a program known as DACA, or listened to the arguments. We Office meeting, the Republicans told reporters, “We had a very “In the meeting down at the together, not create a picture of Deferred Action for Childhood think we made a very reasona- lobbied for an 18-month debt cei- good meeting with Nancy Pelosi White House, as I indicated, the divisiveness at a time of genuine Arrivals. He gave Congress six ble and strong argument. And, to ling extension, then 12 months and Chuck Schumer.” He didn’t president agreed with Sen. Schu- national crisis, and that was the months to come up with a soluti- his credit, he went with the bet- and then six, but Trump waved mention Republicans McConnell mer and Congresswoman Pelosi rationale.” on. That announcement had in- ter argument.” Politics plus sports can spell trouble for television business By Chris­tian Schneider you could live with vot­ing for made against Trump are un­for­ Last year, the net­work lost near- fan web­site Aw­fulAn­nounc­ing. year when es­pnW ran a poem USA TO­DAY him. I couldn’t, be­cause I cared tu­nately true. White su­prem­a­ ly 3 mil­lion sub­scribers, so now com, net­work leg­end Linda Cohn ded­i­cated to con­victed cop kil- about more than just my­self.” cist groups appear­ to be gain­ing seems like a bad time to have an was told to “take a day off ” to ler As­sata Shakur. Blame it on John Adams. He’s Hill’s tweets riled Trump sup­ promi­nence, and the pres­i­dent em­ployee try to drive half its re­ “think about how her com­ments “I hate all sports as rabidly­ the one who told his wife in 1776 port­ers, who be­lieved she was has been woe­fully in­ad­e­quate main­ing view­er­ship away. af­fected the net­work” af­ter as a per­son who likes sports that U.S. inde­ pen­ dence­ should call­ing them white su­prem­a­cists. in con­demn­ing them. There’s no For ESPN, the sit­u­a­tion is dire. telling a pair of ra­dio DJs that hates com­mon sense,” wrote fa­ be commem­ o­ rated­ with “shows, The pres­i­dent’s spokes­woman doubt that as a woman of color, Last year, the net­work lost near- ESPN’s em­brace of pol­i­tics had mous polemi­cist H.L. Mencken. games, sports, guns, bells, bon­ called her words a “fire­able of­ her opin­ions re­flect those of ly 3 mil­lion sub­scribers, so now hurt the net­work with its “core” And it”s true — sports pro­ fires and il­lu­mi­na­tions from one fense.” ESPN of­fered a flac­cid many African Amer­i­cans. seems like a bad time to have an viewers.­ vides us the most ex­hil­a­ra­tion end of this con­ti­nent to the other re­sponse, say­ing Hill’s ac­tions em­ployee try to drive half its re­ when we lock away our abil­ity from this time for­ward ev­er­ had been “in­ap­pro­pri­ate,” and MILLIONS­ OF SUBSCRIBERS­ main­ing view­er­ship away. ROBERT LEE AND CAIT­LYN to think ra­tio­nally. But we can more.” Games and sports have Hill said her com­ments “painted Prob­lem is, a spokesper­son When young peo­ple are dis­ And of course, there are af­ford to be ir­ra­tional about been in­ter­twined with the very ESPN in an un­fair light.” for a com­pany doesn’t get to con­tin­u­ing ca­ble sub­scrip­tions ESPN’sdis­as­trous for­ays into sports be­cause ul­ti­mately, the idea of Amer­ica — and fans of Hill’s tweets riled Trump sup­ demean­ po­ ten­ tial­ customers.­ in fa­vor of stream­ing op­tions, “wo­ke­ness.” Last month, it re­sults don’t mat­ter all that dif­fer­ing ide­olo­gies have been port­ers, who be­lieved she was An em­ployee doesn’t have the ESPN would be do­ing well to be­came a na­tional laugh­ing­ much. crash­ing into one an­other — call­ing them white su­prem­a­cists. priv­i­lege of de­cid­ing who is fit to sim­ply re­tain the view­ers it has stock when it pulled an­nouncer “I hate all sports as rabidly­ as ever since. The pres­i­dent’s spokes­woman be a cus­tomer, es­pe­cially when — but the net­work is now hand­ Robert Lee from a tele­cast in a per­son who likes sports hates Even so, it was sur­pris­ing last called her words a “fire­able of­ a com­pany is strug­gling to keep ing the cus- tomers an ex­cuse Char­lottesville, Va., be­cause he com­mon sense,” wrote fa­mous week when ESPN Sport­sCen­ter fense.” ESPN of­fered a flac­cid the pa­trons it al­ready has. If the to bail. shared his name with the Con­ polemi­cist H.L. Mencken. And host Jemele Hill ac­cused Pres­i­ re­sponse, say­ing Hill’s ac­tions woman who plays Snow White Per­haps the most press­ing feder­ ate­ general.­ it”s true — sports pro­vides us dent Trump on Twit­ter of be­ing a had been “in­ap­pro­pri­ate,” and at Dis­ney World spent her nights po­lit­i­cal is­sue for the net­work is Con­ser­va­tives rolled their the most ex­hil­a­ra­tion when we “white su­prem­a­cist” and ar­gued Hill said her com­ments “painted tweet­ing about the snotty brats the wild fluc­tu­a­tion in pun­ish­ eyes in 2015 when the ESPYS lock away our abil­ity to think that Trump’s rise was the “di­ ESPN in an un­fair light.” she had to deal with, not even ments meted out to em­ploy­ees granted trans­gen­der Cait­lyn ra­tio­nally. But we can af­ford rect re­sult of white supremacy.” Hill is per­fectly within her Prince Charm­ing could save her who cross the line into pol­i­tics. Jen­ner a “courage” award over to be ir­ra­tional about sports Re­spond­ing to a com­menter, Hill rights to think what­ever she job. For in­stance, Hill was al­lowed to a teenage girl who had died of be­cause ul­ti­mately, the re­sults wrote: “Trump is a bigot. Glad wants. Many of the charges she For ESPN, the sit­u­a­tion is dire. skate. But ac­cord­ing to sports brain can­cer, and ear­lier this don’t mat­ter all that much. TimesClassified FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT REAL ESTATE SERVICES EMPLOYMENT CAPITAL RENTAL 6101-03 NE Miami Court 1580 NW 64 STREET WANT TO SELL AGENCY Two bedrooms, one bath, Three bedrooms, two baths, YOUR PROPERTY FOR $1,150 monthly. Section 8 ROUTE DRIVERS LICENSED REAL ESTATE garage. $1700 monthly. WHAT IT IS WORTH??? We are seeking drivers to 3039 NW 92 St Welcome. 954-914-9166 BROKER Central air, all appliances CALL JIM ROBINSON deliver newspaper to retail One bedroom, one bath, 305-642-7080 LIBERTY CITY AREA included. 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