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Kamala Harris 

Grace and Joy 

LOCAL 

“Souls to the Polls” Event Encourages 

Voting in Broward County 

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My First DNC 

Convention - 

A Call for Unity 

and Progress 

By Julianne Malveaux 

(Source The Crusader Newspaper Group): 

When did politics become such fun? While 

Democrats will roll up our sleeves to win the November 

election, in the meantime our candidates are clearly 

having a good time with the process. Every time she 

strides across a stage, she beams. Her smile is an 

incandescence. Her wave joyful. And as we get to 

know him, her avuncular running mate projects joy 

and confidence. The chemistry between Vice President 

Harris and Minnesota is visible and bodes well for this 

campaign. 

The best thing about VP Harris and her threeweek 

old campaign is that she has not stooped to the 

bizarrely weird level of her opponent. Whether he is 

attacking her race, minimizing the size of her crowds, 

or being downright ignorant and insulting (“low IQ 

individual’), she allows her surrogates to respond to 

his idiocy and floats about the nonsense. 

And while the former President delivers rambling 

and incoherent attacks, his running mate Senator JD 

Vance is slightly more coherent, but equally ignorant. 

He and his wife have dialed back on his bizarre 

comments about “childless cat ladies,” but even their 

dial back raises question. For example, Vance, who 

did not support the child tax credit in the Senate, now 

describes Democrats as “anti-family.” His wife, Usha, 

who is reportedly a brilliant Yale-educated lawyer, 

attempted to defend the remarks by saying the crass 

(Cont’d on page 12) 

Westside Gazette Founder Emeritus, 

Levi Henry, Jr., Proudly Poses With 

Great Grandchildren, Oshene Whittick 

And Ben Joseph, Jr., At A Gathering 

Celebrating Their Academic Success 

At Dillard And Flanagan High Schools 

Respectively. Both Will Be Attending 

Florida A & M University In The Fall 

The Westside Gazette Newspaper 

The “Souls to the Polls” 

event, held on Sunday 

August. 18, began at New 

Hope Baptist Church in Fort 

Lauderdale, Fl., and ended 

at the African American 

Research Library and Culture 

Center (AARLCC) 

The aim is to promote civic 

engagement while encouraging 

citizens to exercise their right 

to vote. The event, which took 

place on a Sunday, brought 

together community leaders, 

faith-based organizations, and 

local residents to emphasize 

Kamala Harris’ Lucky 

Numbers: Seven Sisters’ 

Safeguarding Democracy 

By Regi Taylor 

NNPA Politics Correspondent 

At this week’s 50 th quadrennial Democratic 

National Convention in Chicago, the city’s eleventh 

time hosting, the Black Political Excellence Fund 

is sponsoring a reception to fete seven female 

African American State Party Chairs, an historic 

benchmark for the Association of State Democratic 

Committees (ASDC). Moreover, Jeanna Repass 

of Kansas, Lavora Barnes of Michigan, Daniele 

Monroe-Moreno of Nevada, Alicia Andrews of 

Oklahoma, Dr. Rosa Colquitt of Oregon, Christale 

Spain of South Carolina, and Congresswoman 

Nikema Williams of Georgia, are the first Black 

women to hold these positions in their respective 

states. 

Viewed within the context of the groundbreaking 

nomination of Afro-Caribbean-Asian American, 

Kamala Devi Harris, the Democrats’ standard 

bearer running to assume control of the Oval Office, 

this sisterhood comprised of an eclectic assemblage 

of well-qualified, experienced leaders, who while 

the importance of voting in 

upcoming elections. 

The initiative focused on 

mobilizing voters from diverse 

backgrounds, particularly 

in underrepresented communities. 

Participants gathered 


State Party Chairs Chairs, Jeanna Repass 

of Kansas, and Daniele Monroe-Moreno of 

Nevada. 

individually unique, share among them 

a combination of traits – strong intellect, 

fearlessness, fortitude, competence and 


Leading Democratic Women Excoriate Trump During 

Fiery DNC Speeches 

By Stacy M. Brown 

NNPA Newswire Senior 

National Correspondent 

@StacyBrownMedia 

CHICAGO — At the Democratic 

National Convention, a cadre of 

leading Democratic women took 

the stage, unleashing a barrage of 

critiques against Donald Trump 

and J.D. Vance, framed by the 

Republicans’ notorious record 

on women’s issues. The stark 

differences in vision and values of 

the twice-impeached and 34-times 

convicted former president, his 

vice-presidential nominee, and Vice 

President Kamala Harris and her 

surrogates were on full display in Chicago. 

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton opened with 

a searing take on Trump’s legal woes. “Donald Trump fell 

asleep at his own trial,” 

Clinton recounted to an 

amused crowd. “When he 

woke up, he’d made his own 

kind of history — the first 

person to run for president 

with 34 felony convictions.” 

The statement sparked a 

wave of laughter and wild 

applause, leading to chants of 

“Lock him up!” echoing the irony of Trump’s previous attacks 

on her. 

“We have him on the run now,” Clinton declared. “But no 

matter what the polls say, we can’t give up.” 

Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas highlighted the divergent 

paths of Harris and Trump. “One candidate worked at 

McDonald’s while she was in college at an HBCU. The other 

was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and helped his daddy 

in the family business: Housing discrimination,” Crockett 

said, sparking boisterous applause from the audience. She 

continued, “She became a career prosecutor, while he became 

a career criminal, with 34 felonies, two impeachments, and 

one porn star to prove it.” (Cont’d on page 18) 

@TheWestsideGazetteNewspaper 

Representing the National 

Newspaper Publishers 

Association (NNPA), the 

Black Press of America, it 

was an honor to attend my 

first Democratic National 

Committee (DNC) Convention, 

an experience that will be 

forever etched in my memory. 

This account does not include 

all the other extracurricular 

activities, State breakfasts, 

caucuses and the various 

uplifting activities that 

occurred during the convention 

period. The atmosphere was 

electric with energy, hope, and 

an unwavering commitment to 

the core values that should bind 

us as a nation. As I mingled in 

the sea of people more diverse 

than any national garden I’ve 

ever seen, I felt a palpable 

sense of excitement, amplified 

by the presence of leaders 

whose vision will concievably 

shape the course of our nation. 

One of the standout 

moments of the convention to 

me, was the powerful speech 

delivered by Congresswoman 

Jasmine Crockett. Her words 

resonated like a clarion 

call for justice, equality, 

and empowerment, woven 

together as only shef7 could 

with pinpoint precision that 


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Early Literacy is an Educational Priority 

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Children 

who fail to achieve reading proficiency 

by grade 3 are four times more likely 

to drop out of high school. Thus, early 

literacy is an educational priority and 

an equity issue, as it can help mitigate 

the effects of poverty and systemic 

inequities. 

In 2023, the Oregon legislature 

launched the Early Literacy Success 

Initiative to help all students learn 

to read, as only 46% of students read 

proficiently by the end of grade 3. To 

support the initiative, the Children’s 

Institute (CI) partnered with the 

Regional Educational Laboratory 

Northwest (REL Northwest) to compile 

accessible, evidence-based resources 

to support this effort and strengthen 

literacy practices for young children. 

Why early literacy matters 

Why focus on birth to grade 3? Early 

experiences shape the foundation for 

all future learning, with critical brain 

development occurring before age five. 

When young children develop strong 

language skills early on, they are 

better equipped to engage in learning 

and succeed academically. Children 

who fail to achieve reading proficiency 

by grade 3 are four times more likely 

to drop out of high school. Thus, early 

literacy is an educational priority and an 

equity issue, as it can help mitigate the 

effects of poverty and systemic inequities. 

Evidence-based early literacy resources 

REL Northwest compiled vetted 

resources to support early literacy from 

ages 0–3 and preschool to grade 3. For 

children ages 0–3, these resources include 

interactive reading apps, early literacy 

games, and parent-child reading guides. 

Educators and parents can integrate 

these strategies into home visiting 

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Announces New Chief Operating Officer 

programs, early intervention services, and 

community-based programs. For older 

children in preschool and elementary 

school settings, the resources include 

guided reading materials, phonics-based 

learning tools, and literacy assessment 

guides. 

For example, How Parents and 

Families Support Oral Language and 

Vocabulary provides research-based 

strategies, example texts, and reallife 

vignettes that parents and families 

can use to develop oral language skills 

in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, 

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including those from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Another 

resource, A Kindergarten Teacher’s Guide to Supporting Family 

Involvement in Foundational Reading Skills, helps teachers 

support families in practicing foundational reading skills at 

home as a companion to the recommendations for classroom 

instruction. These resources address the unique needs and 

challenges faced by students, 

including students from lowincome 

families, English learner 

students, and students with 

disabilities. 

Children’s Institute published 

these resources on a custom 

web page designed for families, 

caregivers, practitioners, and 

policymakers to access and use 

practices linked to improving 

student outcomes. The resources 

are presented in a user-friendly 

format with clear instructions and explanations. 

Policy context and future directions 

The shift toward identifying literacy skills on the zeroto-grade-3 

continuum reflects a growing recognition of the 

importance of early childhood education. This approach aligns 

with national trends and funding opportunities, emphasizing 

the need for comprehensive early literacy strategies. By thinking 

beyond the traditional PreK–3 continuum, Oregon is positioning 

itself as a leader in early childhood education reform. 

The infusion of state funding into early literacy initiatives, 

particularly the Early Literacy Success Initiative, opens 

new possibilities. By leveraging this funding, educators and 

policymakers can adopt and integrate these tools and strategies 

into their existing frameworks, ensuring that every child in 

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State GOP tops 

Democratic voters 

by 1 million 

An election worker stands next to the ballot intake station at the Little Haiti Cultural 

Center in Miami on Aug. 5, the first day of early voting for the Aug. 20 primary election. 

Election Day for the primary is Aug. 20. (CARL JUSTE/MIAMI HERALD/TNS) 

By Lee Anderson, Fresh Take Florida 

The number of registered Republican voters in Florida officially surpassed Democrats by more than 1 

million last weekend, a milestone reflecting political shifts in the Sunshine State and the largest margin for 

the GOP since the late 1980s. 

The newest figures – based on up-to-date numbers from county election supervisors – showed 5.33 million 

active Republican voters, compared to 4.33 million Democrats – a difference of 1,000,024 voters early Sunday. 

That means Republicans make up about 39% of Florida’s voters, compared to about 32% for Democrats. 

A significant number of voters in Florida, 3.92 million, or about 29%, are affiliated with no political party 

or the minor parties. 

These are among the factors that drove Republican gains, or held back Democrats, according to interviews 

with experts and voters: 

Shifting political views across Florida, once considered a battleground swing state, where Republicans 

now control the governor’s office, both houses in the Legislature, both U.S. Senate offices and 18 of 30 

congressional seats. 

This is notable among Hispanic voters, especially in South Florida, who have newly embraced conservative 

themes and championed the GOP’s descriptions of Democrats as socialists. 

A Republican-backed law, which took effect last year, cracking down on outside voter registration 

organizations, which historically enrolled Black, Hispanic and college-age voters. These are groups that 

traditionally skew Democratic. 

The law imposes expensive fines up to $250,000 on groups that miss tight new deadlines or employ felons 

or non-citizens to help register voters. Most such third-party organizations have effectively shut down their 

operations in Florida. 

Florida becoming a destination for conservatives moving from elsewhere in the United States. The state’s 

population has passed 23 million for the first time, adding roughly 600,000 people who move to Florida every 

year for the past decade, according to the Florida Chamber of Commerce. 

Progressives, especially LGBTQ families, who moved out of Florida over GOP-backed laws and policies 

that made them uneasy, or residents who struggled with rising housing and insurance costs. About 450,000 

people each year move out of Florida, according to the chamber’s figures. 

Florida is a closed primary state, meaning a voter can’t cast a ballot in a Republican or Democratic 

primary unless the voter is registered in that party: Some voters change party 

affiliation strategically – which is allowed – to vote for or against candidates 

they otherwise couldn’t. The state’s Democrats canceled Florida’s presidential 

primary in March. 

Conservative vs. liberal views 

Gregory Wareham, 20, of Lake City, a finance senior at the University of 

Florida, switched earlier this year from the Democratic Party to the GOP because 

he said his values shifted after spending time in conservative circles. 

“I decided to switch over because when I initially registered to vote out of high 

school, I held values that aligned more with the Democratic Party,” Wareham 

said. 

Southern states like Florida were becoming more conservative, said Lonna 

Atkeson, a political scientist and director of the LeRoy Collins Institute at Florida 

State University. 


Bronze statue 

of John Lewis 

replaces more 

than 100-yearold 

Confederate 

monument 

New Agent Compensation Rules Threaten Black 

Real Estate Professionals And Create New Barriers 

To Black Homeownership And Wealth 

WASHINGTON, DC - Dr. Courtney Johnson 

Rose, President of the National Association 

of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), warned 

today that imminent changes in the agent 

compensation formula for home purchases 

threaten the financial stability of Black 

real estate professionals while creating new 

barriers to increasing homeownership for 

African Americans. 

“We are entering an uncertain period 

for Black families and the real estate 

professionals who serve them,” cautioned Dr. 

Rose. “For decades, the public, private, and 

non-profit sectors have worked to overcome 

the blatant racism that prevented many 

Black families from becoming homeowners 

and building generational wealth. We must 

ensure that new barriers are not constructed 

that stall or jeopardize our progress.” 

The real estate industry is aligning 

with a negotiated settlement in a Missouri 

case that challenged a decades-old system 

requiring the agents of home sellers to split 

the commission on sales with the agents of 

home buyers. Starting Saturday, August 17, 

There are zero requirements for hospitals to use the cost savings from 340B to help needy patients, and 

there isn’t any rule requiring these hospitals to let patients know they are eligible for these drugs. (Photo: 

iStockphoto / NNPA) 

Biden Administration Secures Historic 

Victory in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations, 





Projected to Save Billions 

In a move hailed as a significant win 

for seniors, the Biden administration 

announced it has successfully 

negotiated substantial price reductions 

for 10 of Medicare’s most expensive 

and widely used prescription drugs. 

The result of intense negotiations with 

pharmaceutical giants, the move is 

expected to deliver billions in savings 

for both U.S. taxpayers and millions 

of older Americans who rely on these 

medications to manage chronic and lifethreatening 

conditions. 

The White House revealed that the 

newly negotiated prices could save 

U.S. taxpayers a staggering $6 billion. 

In comparison, Medicare beneficiaries 

are projected to save an estimated $1.5 

billion in out-of-pocket costs during the 

first year of implementation. The price 

cuts are a direct outcome of the Inflation 

Reduction Act, a legislative victory that 

home sellers and their agents can 

no longer outline compensation for 

agents representing buyers within 

their MLS listings. They can, 

however, negotiate outside of the 

official listing. 

In practice, buyer agents can 

no longer depend on the seller’s 

payment from the sales proceeds. 

That burden may now fall upon 

the buyers, adding to the cash 

they need at closing. With average 

commissions ranging between 

five and six percent of the home 

sales price, even a modest home 

of $300,000 requires an additional 

has empowered the federal government 

to negotiate drug prices directly with 

manufacturers for the first time in 

history. 

Dramatic Price Reductions Across 

Critical Medications 

The impact of these negotiations 

will be felt across a range of critical 

medications, including drugs that treat 

heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and 

other severe conditions. Among the 

most notable price reductions: 

Eliquis, a blood thinner from Bristol 

Myers Squibb and Pfizer, will drop its 

price from $521 to $231—a nearly 60% 

reduction. 

Imbruvica, a blood cancer treatment 

from AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson, 

will be reduced from $14,934 to $9,319, 

with a monthly savings of more than 

$5,600. 

Januvia, a diabetes medication from 

Merck, will now cost $113, down from 

$527—a 75% reduction. 

The price changes, which will take 

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JOHNSON ROSE 

payment of $15,000 to close the deal. This can be a challenge 

for Black homebuyers, who often struggle to save for their 

downpayment. Adding the agent commission could be even 

more burdensome for the buyers. 

Meanwhile, Black real estate agents (members of NAREB 

are known as Realtists), who serve on behalf of the buyers 

over 70% of the time, will potentially suffer the most financial 

hardship within the industry. Their livelihoods may be at 


By Ron Harris 

(Source: The Culture) 

A large bronze statue of the late civil 

rights icon leader and Georgia congressman 

John Lewis was installed Friday, at the very 

spot where a contentious monument to the 

confederacy stood for more than 110 years in 

the town square before it was dismantled in 

2020. 

Work crews gently rested the 12-foottall 

(3.7-meter-tall) statue into place as the 

internationally acclaimed sculptor, Basil 

Watson, looked on carefully. 

“It’s exciting to see it going up and exciting 

for the city because of what he represents and 

what it’s replacing,” Watson said, as he assisted 

with the installation process. 

Lewis was known for his role at the front 

lines of the Civil Rights Movement and urged 

others to get in “good trouble” for a cause he 

saw as vital and necessary. In DeKalb County 

where the Confederate monument stood for 

more than a century, protesters have invoked 

“good trouble” in calling for the swift removal 

of the obelisk. 

Back in 2020, the stone obelisk was lifted 

from its base with straps amid jeers and chants 

of “Just drop it!” from onlookers in Decatur, 

Georgia, who were kept at a safe distance by 

sheriff’s deputies. The obelisk was erected by 

the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 

1908. 

Groups like the Beacon Hill Black Alliance 

for Human Rights and Hate Free Decatur had 

been pushing for the monument to be removed 

since the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in 

Charlottesville, Virginia. 

The monument was among those around 

the country that became flashpoints for 

protests over police brutality and racial 

injustice, following the death of George Floyd 

at the hands of police in Minneapolis. The city 

of Decatur then asked a Georgia judge to order 

the removal of the monument, which was often 

vandalized and marked by graffiti, saying it 

had become a threat to public safety. 

The statue of Lewis will be officially unveiled 

on Aug. 24. 

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Mt. Hermon AME, Fort Lauderdale, 

Hosts Family-Friendly 5K to Promote 

Health and Community” 

Mt Hermon AME Fort Lauderdale Church is set 

to host its first 5K Race for Hope on Saturday, 

September 14, 2024, at Vista View Park in Davie, 

Florida. This event, scheduled to begin at 7:30 am, 

aims to promote health awareness, encourage 

community service, and raise funds for a crucial 

kitchen upgrade. 

This family-oriented race welcomes participants 

of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re a 

seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely walk, this 

event offers something for everyone. 

Race for Hope is more than just a race,” says 

Rev. Henry E. Green, III, “It’s an opportunity for our 

community to come together, focus on health, and 

contribute to a project that will benefit many.” 

Registration is now 

open through Victory 

Sports Management’s 

website. Interested 

participants can 

sign up at https:// 

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com/raceforhope5k/. 

Don’t miss this 

chance to start your 

weekend with a brisk 

walk or run, all while 

supporting your local 

community. Mark 

your calendars for 

September 14th and 

join Mt Hermon AME 

Church for a morning 

of fitness and fun. 

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The Westside Gazette Recognize 

August is 

National Black Business Month 

Celebrate Black Business Month 

National Black Business Month was created in 2004 by 

historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. 

Jordan Sr. to bring attention to the needs of more than two 

million Black-owned businesses operating across America. 

Black Business Month is celebrated annually during the 

month of August, as a time when individuals and businesses 

recognize Black-owned businesses across the country. 

During Black Business Month, local government officials, 

community leaders and venture capitalists are encouraged 

to focus efforts on supporting Black-owned businesses and 

creating a more hospitable environment in which Blackowned 

businesses can grow. Black businesses are essential to 

the people and communities they serve and operate in. 

Take part in a Black-owned business community event or 

workshop. 

*Thursday, Aug. 22, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Restaurant Spotlight 

Antie Ruth’s Kitchen, 20710 S. Dixie Highway Miami, FL 33189 

*Thursday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Restaurant Spotlight 

Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill, 19752 NW 27th Avenue 

Miami, FL 33056 

*Monday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. How to do Business with 

Miami-Dade County Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center 

10950 SW 211th Street Cutler Bay, FL 33189 

*Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. GMCVB 2024 

Annual Partners Expo Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail 

Miami, FL 33132 

*Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Black Business Month 

Closing Reception Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd Street Miami, 

FL 33177 

*Thursday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Doing Business with 

South Florida Hospitals Jackson Memorial Hospital Diagnostic 

Treatment Center, 1611 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136 

365 Food Drive 

The Facts: 

* There are approximately 210,540 people in Broward 

County facing hunger issues (79,620 of them are children) 

*nAbout 73% of food-insecure households choose between 

food and utilities 

* An estimated 69% of food bank-assisted households had 

to choose between food and transportation 

**Statistics provided by Feeding Florida. 

Collection Box Locations: 

*Downtown Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., 

Fort Lauderdale 

*Government Center West, 1 N. University Drive, Plantation 

* Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale 

* Building Code, 2307 W. Broward Blvd., Suite #300, Fort 

Lauderdale 

Broward County Main Library and all branch libraries 

Suggested Nonperishable Donations 

To best assist with the Food Drive, please remember all donated 

items must be non-perishable. Please do not donate 

items in glass containers, or items that have passed 

their expiration date. The following items are always in 

high demand. 

*Canned Meats 

*Canned Vegetables 

*Canned Fruits 

*Canned Fish (especially tuna) 

*Peanut Butter 

*Jelly or Jam 

*Applesauce 

*Soups – Canned or Instant 

*Nuts 

*Shelf Milk 

*Juice 

STAY 

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*Coffee/Tea 

*Beans – Dry and Canned 

*Baby Formula and Food 

*Crackers 

*Cheese (nonperishable) 

*Cookies 

*Napkins 

*Plates 

*Cups 

*Aluminum Foil 

** Please no glass containers 

and note expiration dates 

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Free Health Fair in Fort Lauderdale 

Everyone is welcome regardless of legal 

and insurance status 

The YMCA of South Florida, in partnership with the 

University of Miami Department of Community Service 

(DOCS), will host a FREE Health Fair at the L.A. 

Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, 1409 NW 6th 

Street, in Fort Lauderdale. The fair will take place 

from 8 am through 2 pm and is open to everyone, 

regardless of legal and insurance status. All services 

provided are confidential. 

Services include breast exams, blood pressure 

measurement, blood sugar/diabetes testing, bone 

density screening, colon cancer screening, cholesterol 

testing, child health education, dental screenings, 

skin cancer screenings, HIV & hepatitis C 

screenings, pap smears, men’s health screenings, 

emergency preparedness, and physical therapy. 

To pre-register online, visit https://tinyurl.com/ 

FLHF24-25. For special assistance, please email 

ft.lauderdale.health.fair@gmail.com prior to the 

fair. 

DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 31 

@ 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

ADDRESS: 

L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center 

1409 NW 6th Street 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311


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Mom, Daughter, and Grandma Make History, Open Newest 

Black-Owned Integrated Health Practice in Chicago 

daughter, 26-year-old 

Teylor Johnson, who just 

graduated from DePaul 

University and will soon be 

a licensed psychologist. 

Chicago Integrated 

Health integrates 

nutrition, mental health 

therapy, massage therapy, 

and fitness to combat 

anxiety, depression, and 

lifestyle diseases. 

Having grown up on 

welfare herself, Iris says 

that her practice is very 

passionate about serving 

other disadvantaged 

families on welfare. They 

accept both Medicaid and 

Medicare, and all in all, 

have 18 people on staff 

including mental health 

practitioners, a nurse 

practitioner, a supervising 

medical doctor, personal 

trainers, and massage 

therapists. 

Iris comments, “We 

are remarkable women 

running this company. My 

mom was 16 and pregnant 

when she gave birth to 

me, and I too was only 16 

when I gave birth to my 

daughter. We were young 

moms, but this did not 

stop us from becoming 

successful and giving back 

to our community.” 

Westside Health Brief 

(BlackNews.com) Source: 

NATIONWIDE — 

Meet Iris Patterson, 

the Founder and CEO 

of Chicago Integrated 

Iris Patterson with her mom and daughter 

Health, the newest Blackowned 

wellness center 

and medical practice in 

Matteson, Illinois (just 20 

minutes from Chicago). 

Three generations of Black 

women are running the 

company – 43-year-old 

Iris, who is a Certified 

Holistic Nutritionist; her 

mom, 60-year-old Lauren 

White, who is a Licensed 

Psychotherapist; and her 

Kamala Harris/7 Sisters’ Safeguarding Democracy from Front Page 

determination - in common with the likely 

next President of the United States. 

This combination of strength and talent are 

not only essential for success at the ballot box 

in November but pose a formidable political 

and governmental infrastructure necessary to 

fulfill the Harris – Walz agenda going forward. 

As a storyteller, I can’t help observing the 

parallels between the real-life narrative 

unfolding around the circumstances of these 

seven politicians’ success and the fictional 

epic portrayed in the 2018 iconic blockbuster 

motion picture, Black Panther. Life imitating 

art? 

In the film, when King T’Chaka of Wakanda 

dies, his son, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) 

pretender to the throne, is challenged by his 

cousin, Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan). While 

T’Challa wants to continue the former King’s 

progressive policies of cultural goodwill and 

social stability for the masses, Killmonger 

wants to destroy the status quo and establish 

himself as a tyrant, embarking on a marauding 

campaign of malfeasance and mayhem. 

T’Challa is able to hold on to power, in 

part, because the kingdom embraces his 

congenial temperament and his priorities that 

favor equity and inclusiveness. However, to 

overcome the chaos and calamity unleashed by 

Killmonger in his attempt pillage the kingdom, 

T’Challa was able to rely on support from Dora 

Milaje (Adored Ones), his faithful vanguard of 

seven loyal female warriors who liaised with 

his subjects on his behalf to communicate their 

needs and conditions and fought at his side as 

needed to secure their society from all enemies, 

foreign and domestic. Sound familiar? 

This scenario, though only a cinematic fable, 

closely parallels the current state of affairs 

in 2024 America. Does it not? These seven 

State Democratic Chairwoman, three of them 

representing battleground states, certainly 

qualify as Kamala Harris’ Adored Ones, 

having unflinchingly assumed the mantle of 

responsibility to liaise with their states’ voters 

on behalf of Democracy, communicate citizens 

needs and conditions to the Administration, 

and fight at Harris-Walz side to defend the 

Constitution and secure America from tyranny 

in a severely consequential election hardly ten 

weeks away. 

These woman’s bravery, selflessness and 

sacrifice, their chutzpah, are in the tradition 

of Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou 

Hamer, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, 

and Chicago’s own, Carol Moseley Braun, 

and includes too many unsung mothers and 

daughters whom we may never know, putting 

everything on the line to realize the promise 

of the American ideal for themselves, their 

neighbors and for posterity. Within this 

context, let’s explore some of the wisdom, 

insights, motivation, and passion that these 

seven trailblazing political pioneers are 

skillfully wielding to achieve a more perfect 

union. 

In a series of recent one-on-one discussions 

that revealed the individual journeys each of 

these women trekked toward their current 

achievements, Madams Williams, Repass, 

Barnes, Monroe-Moreno, Andrews, Colquitt, 

and Spain shared many of the obstacles they’ve 

had to overcome, the continuing challenges, 

lessons learned, and alliances built along the 

way to stewarding each of their state’s party 


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together as only shef7 could with pinpoint precision that tingled emotions as precisely 

as a surgeon engaged in brain surgery. Crockett spoke with heartfelt passion about the 

challenges facing our communities and the imperative to stand up for those who have been 

marginalized. Her call for embracing diversity not just as a talking point, but as a strength 

that propels us forward, inspired many—and it was a reminder of the important work we 

still have ahead of us. 

Hillary Clinton took the stage, igniting memories of her enduring impact on American 

politics. Clinton’s message centered on resilience and the importance of collective action. 

Her insights into the work that remains to be done—fighting for women’s rights, protecting 

voting access, and addressing climate change—struck a chord with everyone in the hall. She 

reiterated the critical need for unity, emphasizing that our differences should be celebrated, 

not fragmented, as we move toward our shared vision for a better future. “For the next 78 

days, we need to work harder than we ever have. We need to beat back the dangers that 

Trump and his allies pose to the rule of law and our way of life. ” 

Then, Senator Raphael Warnock graced us with his presence, delivering an inspiring 

address that echoed themes of hope and determination. His reflections on faith, love, and 

justice reminded us that our efforts go beyond politics—they are rooted in the moral fabric 

of our society. Warnock’s conviction that we must address economic disparities and the 

social injustices inherent in our systems reinforced a message of inclusivity that resonated 

throughout the convention. 

What truly stood out during the event was the overwhelming sense of unity that permeated 

the convention hall. Delegates from diverse backgrounds and varying perspectives came 

together, united by a common belief in democracy and progress. The energy in the room was 

electric, filled with voices calling for change and compelling stories of personal struggles and 

triumphs. There was an understanding that while we may not always agree, our commitment 

to the principles of justice, equality, and opportunity must guide our path forward. 

As I reflect on my first convention experience, I am filled with a sense of hope and purpose. 

The speeches of Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Hillary Clinton, and Senator Warnock 

did not just flatter the crowd; they ignited a fire within us. This convention served as a vital 

reminder that our work is far from over, but it reinforced that together, we have the power 

to uplift our communities and pursue the ideals that define the Democratic Party. 

Personal highlight for me was the opportunity to share in the historic account of 

celebrating seven Black women now serving as State Party Chairs, the highest number in 

the history of the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC). Notably, they are the 

first Black women to hold the position in their respective states. This amplifies the pivotal 

role that Black women are increasingly shaping the future of American politics. I had the 

honor to interview two of the Chairs, Jeanna Repass of Kansas, and Daniele Monroe-Moreno 

of Nevada. The other Chairs are State Democratic Party Chair 

Congresswoman Nikema Williams of Georgia; Lavora Barnes, Michigan. 

Alicia Andrews, Oklahoma; Rosa Colquitt, Oregon and Christale Spain, South Carolina. 

In this moment of history, as we confront challenges both old and new, let us carry 

forward the spirit of unity and determination witnessed at the DNC convention. Together, 

we can forge a path that honors our shared values and builds a brighter future for all. 

You can see the live broadcast of the convention at: BlackPressUSA YouTube, 

BlackPressUSA Twitter and NNPA Twitter and BlackPressUSA Instagramd 

This Week in Health: Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 

Immunization is a global health success story, saving millions of lives every year. Vaccines reduce risks of 

getting a disease by working with your body’s natural defenses to build protection. When you get a vaccine, your 

immune system responds, World Health Organization (WHO). For parents who are interested in immunizing 

their children, the CDC lists the following vaccine-preventable diseases and their major effects. 

Vaccine Preventable Disease 

RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) 

Contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and 

sometimes lungs; spread through air and direct 

contact 

Hepatitis B 

Contagious viral infection of the liver; spread 

through contact with infected body fluids such as 

blood or semen 

Rotavirus 

Contagious viral infection of the gut; spread through 

the mouth from hands and food contaminated with 

stool 

Diphtheria * 

Contagious bacterial infection of the nose, throat, 

and sometimes lungs; spread through air and direct 

contact 

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) * 

Contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and 

airway; spread through air and direct contact 

Tetanus (Lockjaw) * 

Bacterial infection of brain and nerves caused by 

spores found in soil and dust everywhere; spores 

enter the body through wounds or broken skin 

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) 

Marsha Mullings, MPH 

Contagious bacterial infection of the lungs, brain 

and spinal cord, or bloodstream; spread through air 

and direct contact 

Pneumococcal 

Bacterial infections of ears, sinuses, lungs, or 

bloodstream; spread through direct contact with 

respiratory droplets like saliva or mucus 

Polio 

Contagious viral infection of nerves and brain; 

spread through the mouth from stool on 

contaminated hands, food or liquid, and by air and 

direct contact 

COVID-19 

Contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, or 

lungs; may feel like a cold or flu. Spread through air 

and direct contact 

Influenza (Flu) 

Contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and 

sometimes lungs; spread through air and direct 

contact 

Measles (Rubeola) † 

Contagious viral infection that causes high fever, 

cough, red eyes, runny nose, and rash; spread 

through air and direct contact 

Mumps † 

Contagious viral infection that causes fever, 

tiredness, swollen cheeks, and tender swollen jaw; 

spread through air and direct contact 

Rubella (German Measles) † 

Contagious viral infection that causes low-grade 

fever, sore throat, and rash; spread through air and 

direct contact 

Chickenpox (Varicella) 

Contagious viral infection that causes fever, 

headache, and an itchy, blistering rash; spread 

through air and direct contact 

Hepatitis A 

Contagious viral infection of the liver; spread by 

contaminated food or drink or close contact with an 

infected person 

August 19, 2024 

*DTaP protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis 

†MMR protects against measles, mumps, and rubella 

Disease Complication 

Infection of the lungs (pneumonia) and small airways of 

the lungs; especially dangerous for infants and young 

children 

Chronic liver infection, liver failure, liver cancer, death 

Severe diarrhea, dehydration, death 

Swelling of the heart muscle, heart failure, coma, 

paralysis, death 

Infection of the lungs (pneumonia), death; especially 

dangerous for babies 

Seizures, broken bones, difficulty breathing, death 

Depends on the part of the body infected, but can 

include brain damage, hearing loss, loss of arm or leg, 

death 

Depends on the part of the body infected, but can 

include infection of the lungs (pneumonia), blood 

poisoning, infection of the lining of the brain and spinal 

cord, death 

Paralysis, death 

Infection of the lungs (pneumonia); blood clots; liver, 

heart or kidney damage; long COVID; death 

Infection of the lungs (pneumonia), sinus and ear 

infections, worsening of underlying heart or lung 

conditions, death 

Brain swelling, infection of the lungs (pneumonia), 

death 

Brain swelling, painful and swollen testicles or ovaries, 

deafness, death 

Very dangerous in pregnant people; can cause 

miscarriage or stillbirth, premature delivery, severe birth 

defects 

Infected sores, brain swelling, infection of the lungs 

(pneumonia), death 

Liver failure, death 

Source: World Health Organization (WHO); https://www.who.int/health-topics/vaccines-and-immunization 

CDC; www.cdc.gov


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Jailing Trump: A Must 

“Supreme Court Justices who exceed their judicial 

authority to affirm unethical or criminal behavior 

constitute an abominable threat to democracy.” 

John Johnson II, 06/19/24 

By John Johnson II 

Currently, Trump is on a turbulent antidemocratic 

mission to save his presidential 

aspirations and himself from facing 

imprisonment as a common criminal. 

His ability to openly garner support from 

Republican Congresspersons, SCOTUS’ 

six conservative justices, and complicit 

judges demonstrates his systemic threat 

to democracy. 

Therefore, as unthinkable as it may seem, 

the imperative of jailing Trump becomes 

clear. It is a necessary step to safeguard our democracy. Once 

he’s behind bars, the true extent of his actions and threat to 

our democratic values will be revealed. 

Remember Trump’s infamous quote, “I could stand in the 

middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t 

lose any voters, OK?” This quote is only partially correct. Yes, 

he might not lose any MAGA voters. But if he’s indicted, tried, 

convicted, and issued a guilty verdict, he’s going to jail. 

Let’s be clear: ‘Neither civil nor criminal immunity is directly 

or explicitly granted in the US Constitution or any federal 

statute.’ If SCOTUS were to assert that a sitting or former 

president is immune from criminal liability or persecution, 

it would effectively grant the president monarchical powers, 

placing them above the rule of law and threatening the very 

foundations of our democracy. 

However, the Supreme Court’s ruling would be 

unconstitutional. Its decision would constitute an amendment 

to the Constitution. Article V of the US Constitution explicitly 

delineates procedures that only Congress can and must follow to 

amend the Constitution. Consequently, SCOTUS would exceed 

its judicial authority if it granted Trump absolute immunity. 

YOU BE THE JUDGE! 

Important for the Black Media to 

Cover the Presidential Election 

By Roger Caldwell 

As the Democratic Convention begins 

August 19, thru August 22, 2024 the Black 

and the diverse media must have a chair at 

the table. In Chicago there will be 50,000 

visitors and 15,000 members of the media 

there. Vice President Kamala Harris and 

running mate Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota 

will be the stars of the convention. 

Chicago has spread out the red carpet, 

and there are Black, and Hispanic women with businesses of 

color, who are significant in the front and in the back of the 

convention making things work. Chicago is an ideal location 

for the Democratic convention, and it gives the diversity of the 

city to come shining through. 

Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois said it was 

fitting that Harris would accept the nomination in Chicago, 

where former President Barack Obama started his political 

career. “We have a tradition in this city of men and women 

moving forward for new horizons,” said the senator. 

It is extremely important that major events are covered by 

the Black Media from a Black perspective. In Atlanta at the 

first debate between Biden and Trump, CNN issued a press 

statement on Thursday; less than 24 hours after outrage grew 

on social media amid reports that the Black media wasn’t being 

granted access to the debate. 

“This afternoon we learned that CNN has credentialed 

800 members of the media for the first presidential debate of 

the election cycle. Not one represents a Black-owned media 

outlet. CNN’s exclusion of Black-owned media represents an 

egregious oversight and is totally unacceptable,” said Rep. 

Gregory Meeks. 

CNN told the Atlanta Black Star in an email that it was 

“unable to accommodate any additional credential requests” 

since the deadline had passed. There appeared to not have 


Violence is everywhere. So are the 

people trying to stop it. 

By Rivera Sun 

I’m tired of the violence. Aren’t you? 

Some days, it seems relentless. A mass 

shooting at a school. Another youth killed 

by gun violence. A family on the street 

after fleeing an abusive partner. A genocide 

halfway around the world. Brutal wars 

displacing millions. 

When will the violence stop? 

The answer is: when we take action to stop it, together. 

It’s not impossible. Communities across the country 

and around the world are showing us how. Violence may be 

everywhere, but so are the people trying to stop it. And many 

of them have powerful antidotes to the violence we face. 

During the Campaign Nonviolence Action Days, Sept 21- 

Oct 2, 2024, tens of thousands of people will show everyone 

that another world is possible. 

What does a nonviolent world look like? It’s not all roses. 

Conflict happens – but we have better ways to respond without 

resorting to violence. Many of these strategies will be on display 

during the upcoming Action Days: Neighborhood safety patrols 

to prevent gun violence. Unarmed peace teams de-escalating 

tension in hot conflict zones worldwide. Anti-bullying programs 

aimed at preventing the next school shooter. Centers that help 


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newspaper. 

The Gantt Report 

American Gangsters 

By Lucius Gantt 

Americans love their gangsters. The 

United States is full of lawbreakers, hustlers, 

and criminal opportunists. 

Gangsters of European ancestry are 

recognized, idolized, celebrated, and 

immortalized in books, movies, plays, and 

television shows. 

Most Americans have watched “The 

Godfather” movies multiple times. 

You know some of their names, Bugsy 

Siegal, Lucky Luciano, Dutch Shultz, Meyer Lansky, John 

Dillinger, Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Baby Face Nelson, 

Frank Nitti, and many others. 

White gangsters are often recognized and celebrated as 

heroes. Some have statues, streets, and buildings named after 

them, and they are recognized as wise and inventive “business” 

men. 

Black, Hispanic, and Asian lawbreakers are primarily 

considered to be thugs, outlaws, vagabonds, invaders, and 

troublemakers. 

In my mind, many African Americans should be thankful for 

the support our communities have always gotten from ghetto 

and barrio entrepreneurs. 

Think about it. How many Black men, women, and children 

got job opportunities at businesses owned by hustlers of color? 

How many families of color got rent payments, groceries, utility 

payments, bail bond money, college tuition payments, and 

other types of help from people like “Queen”, Bumpy Johnson, 

Frank Lucus, Henry Wynn, and others who constantly gave 

back to our community? 

Your children and grandchildren think Thanksgiving 

turkey and ham giveaways began with rappers and athletes. 

No, it was the hustlers of color who looked out for us back 

in the day and made sure Black and Hispanic families had food 

to enjoy on holidays. 

Today’s gangsters are different. They rarely give back to the 

communities that spend money with their organizations. 

Too many of today’s gangsters are political gangsters who 

want to steal your human rights, your voting rights, your right 

to make your own healthcare decisions, the right to read the 

books you want to read, the right to love whom you want to 

love, and political gangsters are hell-bent on stealing your 

freedom and your democracy! 

The word “freedom” sounds good, especially in a Beyonce 

song, but we can’t always sing for freedom, our ancestors had to 

fight for “freedom”, and our ancestors had to vote for freedom. 

Your ancestors loved to sing, but, more often than not, they had 

to “swing” for freedoms and civil rights. 


They Not Like Us: White Female 

Attacks on Black Women 

By Naba’a Muhammad, StraightWords.com 

When you hear progress and opportunity for “women” 

coming out of people’s mouths be clear they are talking about 

White women. 

There is no great trans-racial sorority where White females 

by and large stand with Black queens. 

Consider the killing of Ajike “A.J.” Owens, a 35-year-old 

Black mom in Ocala, Fla., by Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old 

White neighbor, and modern slave mistress Rep. Nancy Mace 

(R-S.C.) saying she will call the Democratic Party presidential 

candidate anything she well feels. 

Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter Aug. 16 for shooting 

through her front door and killing the mother of four. There 

were problems with how the older woman treated children, 

Black children, playing outside. 

The final encounter came June 2, 2023, as A.J. went to her 

fellow female. 

“Prosecutors said Owens had come to Lorincz’s home 

after her children complained that she had allegedly thrown 

roller skates and an umbrella at them amid a long-running 

annoyance at their boisterous play outside,” reported the 

Associated Press. 

A jury didn’t buy a Lorincz tale of fearing for her life because 

A.J. shouted and knocked hard on her door. The convicted 

killer faces up to 30 years in jail. 

Mace showed her colors Aug. 16 by disrespecting and 

mispronouncing Vice President Harris’s name during a CNN 

segment. Her response when corrected? “I will say Kamala’s 

name any way that I want to.” 

Her othering of Kamala Harris mirrors her party’s MAGA 

Man leader. The point is to deride, degrade, disavow anything 

that recognizes Harris in any way, including her name. 

When Dr. Eric Michael Dyson, professor and Black 

intellectual, responded: “But when you disrespect Kamala 

Harris by saying you will call her whatever you want, I know 

you don’t intend it to be that way, that’s the history and legacy 

of White disregard for the humanity of Black people.” 

Mistress Mace dismissed Dr. Dyson as calling her a racist. 

She was a White woman siding with her White man, Donald 

Trump. 

None of this is new: The 19thnews.org noted a 2016 exit poll 

“showed that 43 percent of White women supported Clinton 

and 52 percent supported Trump; 94 percent of Black women 

supported Clinton and 4 percent supported Trump.” 

“Preliminary results from exit polls conducted by Edison 

Research suggest roughly 9 in 10 Black women said they voted 

for Biden … Meanwhile, more than half of White women voted 

for Trump, preliminary exit polls suggest,” the Washington 

Post reported shortly after 2020 elections. 

In sports came an avalanche of outrage and some stalking 

of the Chicago Sky franchise of the National Women’s 

Basketball Association after Caitlin Clark, White women’s 

college basketball sensation, was knocked around a bit in her 

big league ascension. 

She was cast as the victim. 

Angel Reese, a stylish and outstanding fellow WNBA 

rookie, and the other Black players were cast as basketball 

gangbangers. The explicit message was Clark, like all White 

women, must be protected. Them Black girls? They need to be 

punished and controlled. 


Beyond Refuge: 

Empowering 

Rohingya to 

Lead Their Own 

Future 

By Chris Houston 

“The vast 

majority of my 

people are in 

refugee camps 

or in apartheid 

villages, struggling 

every 

day just to 

make a living... 

They deserve 

to have a biography, 

not 

someone like me, living in 

Canada with a decent job in 

the government,” said Raïss 

Tinmaung. Tinmaung is 

Rohingya and when we met 

last month in a Toronto cafe, 

we discussed if I should tell 

his story or not. We agreed 

that I should, but only if I 

made it clear that he has more 

privilege than most people 

from his community. 

Often described as the 

most persecuted minority 

in the world, the Rohingya 

predominantly live in 

Myanmar’s western Rakhine 

State. Despite this, the 

military-junta government 

labels the Rohingya as 

foreigners and denies them 

access to education and 

passports, blocking travel and 

leaving them stateless. 



Speak softly 

and carry a 

big BATNA 

By Tom H. Hastings 

Guns. 

Does any 

country on 

Earth have 

a Second 

Amen-dent, 

a constitutional 

protection 

for 

those who 

want to own 

a gun? 

Just US. 

And so even though we 

slaughter scores of innocent 

civilians, including so many 

children that it is the number 

one cause of death for certain 

age groups of minors in the 

US (according to the New 

England Journal of Medicine), 

the gun rights groups use that 

Second Amendment to make 

it perpetually allowable. 

Side note: how ironic 

to think the US electorate 

might care about thousands 

of children blown up in Gaza 



Living — and 

Dying — in the 

Moment 

By Robert C. Koehler 

I stroke the 

unknown . . . 

B e a r 

with me as 

I finish my 

short walk. I 

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through my 

neighborhood 

the other day, 

wielding a 

pair of walking sticks, “forcing 

myself,” you might say, to 

enjoy the beautiful afternoon 

but actually just plodding 

forward, in a hurry to get 

back to the house and be done 

with this bit of exercise. 

But then, oh so briefly, I 


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Miramar Police Department Partners to Participate in 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s 

Big Futures/Bigs with Badges Program 

By Cindy Schutt 

Miramar Police Department has joined forces with Big Brothers Big Sisters of 

Broward County to positively affect the lives of teenagers at Miramar High School by 

participating in the nonprofit agency’s Big Futures/Bigs in Badges program. Twentynine 

police officers and staff members have signed up to mentor Miramar High 

students. 

“We’re so pleased that Miramar Police Department has stepped up to be a part 

of this important, lifechanging program,” said Malena Mendez, President and CEO 

of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. “We’re also very grateful to our 

board member Lorna Walker, Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Miramar, for 

facilitating this wonderful collaboration.” 

Starting in September, Miramar High School students will meet with their 

mentors monthly during the school year at the Miramar Police Department, where 

they will participate in activities to prepare them for successful futures. This unique 

intersection of two effective Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward programs, Big Futures 

and Bigs with Badges, equips high schoolers with college and career readiness skills 

to equip youth for post-secondary success while establishing deep connections with 

Bigs who local police officers are. 

“Service is the rent you pay for your place on earth, and there is no greater service 

than mentoring the youth through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Many people 

give selflessly to what is arguably the most important thing that we can do. Let’s give 

back, teach, and help youngsters forge a great future,” said Chief Delrish L. Moss of 

the Miramar Police Department. 

For more than 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County has offered 

unprecedented access to resources to empower youth to reach their full potential 

through meaningful mentoring relationships. These mentoring relationships build 

self-confidence and emotional well-being, encourage young people to stay on a path 

to graduation and higher education, and help them establish a plan for a successful 

future. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is to ignite the 

power and promise of youth. For more information, visit www.bbbsbroward.org. 

The Miramar Police Department 

has stepped up in a big way to 

mentor Miramar High School teens 

as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters 

of Broward’s Big Futures/Bigs with 

Badges program. Pictured are 

Captain R. Washington, Deputy 

Chief Shakera Bucknor, City of 

Miramar Chief Marketing Officer 

Lorna Walker, Big Brothers Big 

Sisters of Broward President and 

CEO Malena Mendez and Miramar 

Police Chief Delrish L. Moss. 

DCS receives bank grant to help education students with state exams 

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Daytona State College (DCS) has received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America that will be used to help students in the 

college’s Education program as they prepare to take state-mandated teaching certification tests. 

Through Daytona State’s Aspiring Teacher Exam Prep (ATEP) program, the grant will support up to 150 aspiring educators 

in Volusia, Flagler and Brevard counties by covering fees for mandatory teacher certification exams and offering access to 

specialized test preparation software. 

“Increasing the supply of certified teachers is critical to filling regional workforce demands,” said Dr. Tom LoBasso, President 

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First Baptist Church Piney Grove, Inc. 

4699 West Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313 

(954) 735-1500 - Fax (954) 735-1999 

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Church Website: www.fbcpineygrove.org 

Dr. Ezra Tillman, Jr. Senior Pastor 

WORSHIP SERVICES 

Sunday ..... 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM In Person Virtual 

Sunday School.......9:30 AM In Person 

Bible Study on Wednesday.......11:30 AM & 7:00 PM In Person & Virtual 

"Winning the World for Jesus" 

Harris Chapel Church, Inc. 

Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div 

e-mail: harrischapelinc@gmail.com 

2351 N.W. 26th Street 

Oakland Park, Florida 33311 

Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520 

SERVICES 

Sunday Worship........................10:30 AM 

Church School................................................9:00 AM 

Wednesday (Bible Study).........11:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

Living Waters Christian Fellowship 

Meeting at Central Charter School Building #5 

4515 N. St. Rd. 7 (US 441) 

(954) 295-6894 

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10 AM 

Iwcf2019@gmail.com (Church) 

lerrub13@gamil.com (Pastor) 

Rev. Anthony & Virgina Burrell 

Jesus said, ‘‘let anyone who is thristy come to Me and drink.” (John 7:37) 

Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church 

Reverend Henry E. Green, III, Pastor 

401 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 

Phone: (954) 463-6309 Fax: (954) 522-4113 

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Email info@mthermonftl.com 

SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES 

Worship Service....................................9:00 AM 

In person/www.mounthermonftl.or/YouTube Live/FaceBook 

Church School.............................9:30 AM 

BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday........................10:00 AM 

Bible Study Wednesday ...............7:00 PM via Zoom 

Meeting ID: 826 2716 8390 access code 55568988# 

Daily Prayer Line.............................6:00 AM 

(716) 427-1407 Access Code 296233# 

(712) 432-1500 Access Code 296233# 

New Mount Olive Baptist Church 

Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor 

400 N.W. 9th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 

Office (954) 463-5126 - Fax: (954) 525-9454 

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 

Monday- Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY 

Sunday Services: In Person 

8:00 AM and 10:45 AM 

Virtual..................9:00 AM 

Sunday School....................9:30 AM 

Wednesday Encountering Truth 

Noonday Bible Study...........12:00 PM to 12:30 PM 

Where the Kingdom of God is Increased through: 

Fellowship, Ledership, Ownership and Worship 

As we F.L.O.W. To Greatness! 

Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church 

2551 N.W. 22nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 

P.O. Box 122256, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

(954) 733-3285 - Fax: (954) 733-9231 

Email: mountnebobaptist@bellsouth.net 

Website: www.mountnebobaptist.org 

WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY 

(In Person) 

Sunday..........................10:00 A.M. 

Sunday School ....................8:30 A.M. 

Tuesday Night Bible Study..............7:00 P.M. 

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 

Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher 

1161 NW 29th Terrace; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 

P.O. Box 5545; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 

(954) 581-0455 - (FAX) 581-4350 

mzbc2011@gmail.com - www.mtzionmbc1161.com 

Sunday School...................................................9:00 A.M. 

Sunday Worship Service..................................10:15 A.M. 

Communion Service (1st Sunday)................10:15 A.M. 

Wednesday Night Prayer Service....................6:30 P.M. 

Wednesday Night Bible Study.............................7:00 P.M. 

New Birth Baptist Church 

Catheral of Faith International 

Bishop Victor T. Curry, M. Min., D. Div. Senior Pastor/Teacher 

ORDER OF SERVICES 

Sunday Worship.............................9:30 AM 

Sunday School ..............................8:30 AM 

Tuesday Bible Study...................7:00 PM 

Wednsday Bible Study..................10:30 AM 

(305) 685-3700 (0) * (305) 685-0705 (f) 

www.nbbcmiami.org 

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New Creation Baptist Church In Christ 

r.curry7me@gmail.com 

Drive-Up Sunday Worship - 10 AM 

4001 North Dixie Hwy. 

Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 

(954) 943-9116 

newcreationbcic@gmail.com 

Williams Memorial CME Church 

644-646 N.W. 13th Terrace 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 

Office: (954) 462-8222. Email: inf@wmsfl.org 

Reverend Errol Darville, Pastor 

E-mail: erroldarville@gmail.com 

WORSHIP SERVICES and BIBLE STUDY 

In person, Zoom; 646-558-8636 ID: 954-462-8222, Stream: Facebook Live @ WMCMECHURCH 

Sunday Church School..................... 9:00 AM 

Sunday Worship Service ................10:00 AM 

Tuesday Prayer Meeting...............7:00 PM 

Tuesday Bibke Study................7:30 PM 

"Celebrating over 100 years of SERVICES" 

St. Ruth Missionsary Baptist Church 

145 NW 5th Avenue 

Dania Beach, FL 33004 

(954) 922-2529 

WORSHIP SERVICES 

Wednesday (NOON DAY PRAYER.......................12- 1 PM 

Sunday Worship Service ...................................10:00 AM 

Website: www.struthmbc.org 

"Celebrating 115 Years of Service" 

Victory Baptist Church Independent 

Pastor Keith Cunningham 

2241 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 

Church: (954) 284-9413 

Sunday School .................................................9:45 AM 

Worship Service Sunday Morning..................................11:00 AM 

Sunday Evening Service.........................................6:00 PM 

Bible Study...................................................7:30 PM 

Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer ........................7:00 PM 

Saturday Morning Soul Winning/Visitation..............10:00 AM 

Men’s Fellowship (Every 2nd & last Tuesdays)................6:00 PM 

Ladies Fellowship (the last Saturday of each month)..........................5:00 PM 

Youth Fellowship (Every Friday)...............6:30 PM 

Discover GOD Let Us Help You Find The Way To Jesus Christ 

We STRIVE to PROVIDER Ministries that matter Today to Whole Body of Christ, 

not only the Believers, but also for those stranded on the “Jericho Road”! 

“Celebrating over 85 Years of FAITH and FAVOR! 

Come to the WILL.....We’ll show You the WAY: Jesus the Christ” 

Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church 

Rev. Dr. William Calvin Haralson, Pastor 

522 N.W. 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 

Church: (954) 647-8254 

Email: AMEZ522@Yahoo.com 

SERVICES 

Sunday School.................................................10:15 AM 

Sunday Morning Worship.................................11:00 AM 

Bible Study.....................................................7:30 PM 

“Reaching beyond the four walls touching lives, touching communities”. 

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4035 SW 18th Street, West Park, FL 33023 

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. 

Conference Line - 848-220-3300 ID: 33023 

Bible Study - Tuesdays - 7:30 p.m. 

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Bible Trivia 

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge' 

Biblical enthusiasts should have a basic knowledge of ‘familiar 

phrases’ and where they’re found in the Bible. Today’s 

questions will Test your knowledge. 

Where are the listed phrases found: 

1) Eat, drink, and be merry? 

2) Fat of the land? 

3) The skin of my teeth? 

4) Fire and brimstone? 

5) Brother’s keeper? 

6) Thorn in my side? 

7) Sweating blood? 

8) A little wine for the stomach? 

9) Pride goeth before a fall? 

**Biblical Note *** The longest chapter in the Bible is 

Psalm 119. Psalm 119 is a Acrostic Psalm. 176 verses are 

divided into 22 stanzas. The verse of each stanzas begin 

with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. 

Answers – 1) Luke 12:16-21. Rich fool; 2) Genesis 45:18. 

Joseph tells his eleven brothers; 3) Job 19:20. A very narrow 

margin; 4) Genesis 19:24 & Revelation 14:10; 5) Genesis 

4:9; 6) 2 Corinthians 12:7-9; 7) Luke 22:44; 8) Timothy 

5:23; 9) Proverbs 16:18 

PRESS ROOM: The Historic Second 

Baptist Church Of Los Angeles 

Announces Notice of Pulpit Vancancy 

For Senior Pastor 


LOS ANGELES, CA –The Second Baptist Church of Los 

Angeles (SBCLA) has posted a notice of pulpit vacancy for 

a Senior Pastor to lead their traditional African American 

congregation into the next phase of the 21st century. Founded 

in 1885, SBCLA has enjoyed an uninterrupted presence in the 

Los Angeles community for 139 years. For the past 37 years, 

the church has been under the leadership of the Reverend 

Doctor William Saxe Epps and First Lady Agretta Epps. 

The mission of SBCLA is to acknowledge that “God was in 

Christ redeeming, reconciling and restoring the world unto 

himself” (2 Corinthians 5:19), and their vision is to continue 

the work of Christ by developing Ministries that address the 

needs of contemporary society. 

Completed application packets for the pulpit vacancy will 

be accepted through October 7, 2024. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

*Lead and oversee the spiritual well-being of the church by 

preaching and teaching the Word of God. Ability to lead within 

the framework of the Church Constitution. Administer the 

Church Ordinances: The Lord’s Supper and Baptism. 

*Implement a visionary plan to increase membership and a 

culture of church giving (stewardship). 

*Lead the church in an effective evangelism program. 

*Embrace traditional and contemporary forms of music and 

worship and understand the intergenerational and cultural 

nuances that are critical in the continuing growth of the church. 

Preferred Qualifications and Practical Experiences 

*The ideology of the Ideal candidate is supported by the 

teachings of the Holy Bible, as well as in the African American 

experience, spirituality, consciousness, and culture. Specific 

qualifications include: 

*Sound interpretation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the 

traditional African American pastoral preaching. Employ a 

preaching style that is textual, narrative, challenging, personal, 

engaging, and makes God’s Word applicable to everyday life. 

*Superior oral and written communication skills that reach 

various ages and demographics. 

*Strong leadership, business, and financial skills relative to the 

church’s interest in economic development, grants, projects, 

non-profit programs, and investments. 

Minimum Requirements 

*At a minimum, the Candidate must be a baptized believer 

who is passionately committed and dedicated to the Ministry of 

Jesus Christ. 

*At a minimum, the Candidate must have experience at 

a church similar or larger in size as an Associate pastor but 

preferably as the Senior Pastor. 

*Adhere to a schedule that enables availability to members of 

the congregation, as needed. 

*Experience leading in growing or rebuilding a church. 

*Have Accreditation/Licensing/Ordination with the Baptist 

denomination. 

*Hold undergraduate and graduate degrees, with a Master 

of Divinity and/or preferably, a Doctorate from an accredited 

Theological Seminary. 

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Wally Amos, founder of Famous 

Amos cookies, dies at 88 

After opening his Famous Amos bakery in 1975, the 

entrepreneur and literary advocate built a cookie empire 

Wally Amos at his home office in Kailua, Hawaii, on 12 June 2007. The entrepreneur 

would often spend time reading to children in his cookie shops. Photograph: Lucy 

Pemoni/AP 

Submitted by Anna Betts and agencies 

(Source The Guardian): 

Wallace “Wally” Amos, the entrepreneur and founder of Famous Amos cookies who later 

became a children’s literary advocate, died on Tuesday at the age of 88, his family said. 

“With his Panama hat, kazoo, and boundless optimism, Famous Amos was a great American 

success story, and a source of Black pride,” said a statement from his children, Sarah, Michael, 

Gregory and Shawn Amos. 

On Tuesday, Amos died at his home in Honolulu with his wife, Carol, at his side, his children 

said. He died from complications with dementia. 

Amos created the Famous Amos cookie empire and opened his bakery in 1975 on Sunset 

Boulevard in Los Angeles, where he sold bite-sized chocolate chip cookies, according to the 

company’s website, using an original family recipe and high quality ingredients. 

From there, the Famous Amos cookies took off, the company says, and became a Hollywood 

success story, with musicians and Hollywood celebrities “singing the praises of the delicious 

cookies from a small bakery on Sunset”. 

His children said that Amos “inspired a generation of entrepreneurs when he founded the 

world’s first cookie store” in 1975. 

While Amos was a great promoter, he struggled as a businessperson and eventually lost 

control of the company. His daughter, Sarah Amos, said that he walked away from it because he 

did not want to just be its face. 

Losing the business and the right to use his name was deeply painful and personal, his son, 

Shawn Amos said: “The remainder of his life and the remainder of his professional pursuits 

were attempts to get him to, you know, reclaim that space.” 

In his later years, Amos became a proprietor of a cookie shop called Chip & Cookie in Hawaii, 

where he moved in 1977, after previously being stationed there with the US Air Force. Inside his 

now-shuttered Hawaii cookie shop, Amos sold bite-sized cookies similar to the ones he first sold 

at the Famous Amos Hollywood store. 

Amos also co-founded Uncle Wally’s Muffin Co, in 1992, whose products are found in stores 

nationwide. The muffin company, based in Shirley, New York, was originally founded as Uncle 

Noname Cookie Co, several 

years after Amos lost Famous 

Edith Mildred Smith Amos. Uncle Noname, 

however, foundered because 

September 20, 1932 ~ August 7, 2024 (age 91) of debt and problems with its 

contracted manufacturers. 

Amos said the fame never 

really mattered much to him. 

“Being famous is highly 

overrated anyway,” Amos told 

the Associated Press in 2007. 

Born in Tallahassee, 

Florida, in 1936, Amos moved 

to New York City at age 

12 because of his parents’ 

divorce. He lived with an aunt, 

Della Bryant, who taught him 

how to make chocolate chip 

cookies. 

He later dropped out of 

high school to join the air force 



Edith Mildred Smith passed on August 7, 2024. She 

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Visitation, Friday, August 23, 2024 

5:00 to 8:00 P.M. 

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Miramar, FL 33023 

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Ramsey officiating. 

Rosaline Smith Hodge – 78 

Funeral service was held 

August 10th at Elijah Bells 

Worship Center. 

McWhite’s Funeral 

Home Services 

Betty Bastien 

Funeral 

Service 

was 

held 

August 18 th 

at Ambassador 

SDA 

Church. 

Beatrice 

Cooper 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

August 

17 th at 

McWhite’s 

Funeral 

Home Chapel. 


Enid Joyce 

McKinley 

Funeral 

Service was 

held August 

18 th at 

McWhite’s 

Funeral 

Home with Pastor Kirk Shallock 

officiating. 

Roy Mizell & Kurtz 


John Wesley 

“Jay” Latson 

- 77 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 


First Baptist 

Church Piney 

Grove with 

Rev. Frank Johnson officiating. 

Hattie M. 

Mobley - 89 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 


Pentecostal 

Temple 

Revival Center 

with Bishop 

Will A. Brantley officiating. 

Chandra 

Josephine 

Oliver - 63 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

August 17 th 

at Roy Mizell 

& Kurtz 

Worship Center. 

The Lord 

will watch 

over your 

coming and 

going both 

now and 

forevermore. 

Psalm 121:8 

Funeral Service Saturday 

August 24, 2024 11:00 A.M. 

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 

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Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 

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NAACP Reacts to Homicide Ruling in 

Death of Frank Tyson, Calls for Swift 

Response Against Officers Involved 

Submitted by Alicia 

Mercedes, amercedes@ 

naacpnet.org 

Henry Graham 

Celebrated 

Mr. Henry Graham, founder of LES - Liberia Economic 

and Social Development, Inc. -will be honored and celebrated 

for his 4 decades of community service in the South Broward/ 

Hollywood area of Broward County. The celebration, hosted 

by LES and the Liberia Civic Association, titled “ Portrait of 

a Public Servant “ will be held on Saturday, August 24, at 

Tropical Acres Steak House, 2500 Griffin Road, Dania, Fl. The 

celebration will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. The tickets cost 

$60 and can be purchased on Eventbright. The attire is semiformal. 

Mr. Graham, a graduate of Attucks High School in 

Hollywood, matriculated to Edward Waters College in 

Jacksonville where he earned a bachelor of science degree in 

music. Further master’s and doctoral academic pursuits were 

completed at Florida A&M University and Nova University 

respectively. 

He has been employed as a recruitment specialist with the 

Equal Opportunity Coordination Group from 1969-1977 as well 

as Director of Affirmative Action & Job Placement with the 

Broward Employment/Training Administration (1977-1981). 

He presently serves as the Executive Director of the Liberia 

Economic and Social Development, Inc., better known as LES, 

Inc., an organization which he founded 30 plus years ago. The 

501 C3 Not-for-Profit Community Based Organization provides 

social services information, job/economic opportunities and 

home ownership opportunities to the area’s low-income 

residents, many of whom are unemployed, underemployed or 

unskilled. 

You can read his entire professional history: 

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WASHINGTON -- This 

week, the Stark County 

coroner ruled that the death 

of 53-year-old Canton, Ohio 

resident, Frank Tyson was 

a homicide. Tyson died on 

April 18 following a violent 

interaction while in the 

custody of the Canton police 

department. Tyson, who was 

seen on video repeatedly 

telling officers ‘I can’t 

breathe,’ laid motionless for 

approximately six minutes 

until officers checked him 

for a pulse. Earlier this 

year, NAACP President and 

CEO, Derrick Johnson, sent a 

letter to the U.S. Department 

of Justice (DOJ) calling for 

a federal investigation into 

Tyson’s death. 

“How many times must 

we hear the final cries of 

another unarmed Black 

man begging for air? This 

is not normal,” said Derrick 

Johnson, President & CEO, 

NAACP. “The broken system 

of law enforcement and the 

elected officials who fail to 

reform it are contributing 

to the continued destruction 

of Black families and 

communities. We are long 

overdue for change, and 

accountability. Frank Tyson’s 

life mattered. His family and 

the community deserve a 

thorough investigation into 

the tragic events that resulted 

in his death. The NAACP 

will continue to push the 

Department of Justice and 

local authorities to respond 

expeditiously to this tragedy. 

We’ll use every resource at our 

disposal to secure justice and 

advance reforms necessary to 

protect our community and 

save Black lives.” 

Following President 

Johnson’s letter to the 

DOJ, the NAACP’s Stark 

County Branch President, 

Hector McDaniel, and 

President Thomas West, 

Greater Stark County Urban 

League hosted a social 

justice town hall to advance 

the conversation amongst 

local elected officials, law 

enforcement, and members 

of the community. President 

McDaniel provided the 

following reaction: 

“While a potential federal 

investigation looms, the Stark 

County Branch of the NAACP 

remains committed to the 

local fight for accountability 

and change. Make no mistake 

- this is not the first time that 

Canton’s Black community 

has been impacted by police 

related deaths. We are tired of 

waiting for answers. Frank’s 

family deserves to hear from 

our local leaders on how they 

will address this profound 

loss. No one is above the law, 

especially not those who are 

supposed to enforce it.” 

To learn more about 

NAACP’s work to end police 

violence, visit our website. 

Historic Victory for Black Farmers 

White woman found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm for fatally 

shooting Black neighbor amid dispute over kids playing 

By Ray Sanchez and Chelsea Bailey, CNN 

(Source CNN US): 

A Florida jury on Friday found a 60-year-old white woman 

guilty of manslaughter with a firearm for fatally shooting an 

unarmed Black mother during an ongoing dispute over children 

playing near her home. 

Ben Crump (second from left) on Wednesday, October 12, announced a class action suit against the United States 

government on behalf of the National Black Farmers Association. (Photo: Mark Mahoney/DreamInColor Photo / NNPA) 

Defendant Susan Lorincz at her trial Tuesday in Ocala, 

Florida. 

(Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner/AP) 

The panel had considered 

whether Susan Lorincz was 

justified under the state’s 

controversial self-defense 

laws for shooting through 

the front door of her central 

Florida apartment last June 

and killing 35-year-old Ajike 

“AJ” Owens, who had been 

knocking on Lorincz’s door. 

The trial tested the state’s 

Stand Your Ground law, 

which allows people to use 

deadly force in self-defense in 

certain situations. 

Lorincz was charged with 

manslaughter with a firearm 

and pleaded not guilty. She 

faces up to 30 years in prison, 

according to State Attorney 

Bill Gladson’s office. No 

sentencing date has been set. 

Lorincz, wearing a purple 

sweater over a dark dress, 

stood and showed no emotion 

as the verdict was read and 

the jury polled. Friends and 

members of the victim’s 

family wept in the front row. 

“This has been a long 

journey to get to this day, 

to get to this verdict,” the 

victim’s mother, Pamela Dias, 

told reporters outside the 

Ocala courthouse. 

“I am very pleased with 

the jury, the prosecution, the 

verdict … I find some peace 

with that verdict. I feel that 

although my daughter is gone 

forever, the children’s mom is 

gone forever, we’ve achieved 

some justice for Ajike. My 

heart is a little lighter and 

we’re now on the path to 

healing.” 

A family representative said 

the victim’s four children were 

still in counseling and now it 

was up to the court to impose 




WI Senior Writer 


This week marks a 

monumental victory for 

Black farmers as they begin 

receiving payments from the 

$2.2 billion Discrimination 

Financial Assistance Program 

(DFAP). After decades of 

advocacy and struggle, 

John Boyd, President of the 

National Black Farmers 

Association (NBFA), declared 

the day “a huge win.” 

Nearly two years ago, 

President Biden signed the 

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 

Section 22007, authorizing 

compensation for farmers who 

faced racial discrimination in 

the United States Department 

of Agriculture’s (USDA) farm 

lending practices before 2021. 

This week, around 43,000 

farmers will receive payments 

of up to $500,000, with the 

average award being $82,000. 

Reflecting on this longawaited 

achievement, Boyd 

recounted his journey, which 

began almost 40 years ago 

when he first experienced 

these injustices. “No matter 

how it is sliced, the $2.2 

billion in payouts is historic,” 

he said. This follows previous 

settlements, including a $1 

billion payout in 1999 and a 

$1.25 billion settlement in 

2013. 

The NBFA’s relentless 

efforts have also paved the 

way for similar settlements 

with Hispanic and women 

farmers ($1.3 billion), Native 

American farmers ($800 

million), and the Cobell case 

settlement ($3.4 billion). 

Boyd’s dedication to 

justice has been challenging. 

He faced hateful phone calls, 

mail, and even death threats. 

Despite these obstacles, he 

remained steadfast in his 

fight. “Total restoration is 

impossible, but for me, the 

fight was about justice,” Boyd 

emphasized. 

Midtown Group, an 

unbiased third-party 

administrator, oversaw the 

DFAP’s administration to 

ensure a fair adjudication 

procedure for each farmer’s 

case. Although the 40-page 

application process and long 

wait times added to the 

farmers’ pain, the payments 

represent a bittersweet 

victory. Boyd acknowledged 

that issues such as banks 

denying operating funds or 

farm ownership loans persist, 

as do recent allegations of 

racial discrimination against 

companies like John Deere. 

For those denied 

assistance through the 

DFAP, there is no appeal or 

review process, a reality Boyd 

profoundly regrets. Many 

Black farmers have died 

waiting for justice, but today’s 

announcement brings some 

closure. Boyd reflected on his 

tireless efforts, from lobbying 

Congress to protesting with 

his mules “Struggle” and 

“Forty Acres,” and riding 

his tractor, “Justice,” to 

Washington. Listening to 

Senior White House Advisor 

Stephen Benjamin detail 

the award notifications and 

check disbursement made it 

all worthwhile. “Today is a 

huge win for the NBFA,” he 

declared. 

In October 2022, civil 

rights attorney Ben Crump 

announced a class action suit 

against the United States 

government on behalf of the 

NBFA. The lawsuit came 

after findings that Black 

farmers lost approximately 

$326 billion of land due to 

discrimination during the 

20th century. Crump and 

the farmers argued that the 

federal government breached 

its contract with socially 

disadvantaged farmers under 

the American Rescue Plan 

Act. 

Despite these challenges, 

President Biden reaffirmed 

his commitment to addressing 

inequities in farming. 

“Farmers and ranchers work 

around the clock to put food 

on our tables and steward our 

Nation’s land. But for too long, 

many farmers and ranchers 

experienced discrimination 

in farm loan programs and 

have not had the same 

access to federal resources 

and support. I promised to 

address this inequity when 

I became President. Today 

that promise has become a 

reality,” Biden stated.


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Protestors demand change after Detroit 

man killed by bailiff during eviction 

Sherman Lee Butler’s picture is displayed on a table for Detroit Eviction Defense, along 

with other materials supporting their cause at Palmer Park in Detroit on Sunday, 

Aug. 11. 

(NEO HOPKINS/THE DETROIT NEWS/TNS) 

By Kara Berg/The Detroit 

News/TNS 

Detroit tenant rights 

groups are protesting the 

death in July of a 45-year-old 

man by a court bailiff who 

was evicting the man from his 

Detroit apartment. 

Sherman Lee Butler, 45, 

was shot and killed July 

12 by a bailiff, who is an 

independent contractor with 

Detroit’s 36th District Court, 

when Butler failed to vacate 

his Palmer Park apartment 

when his lease ended, said 

Marc Landau, the attorney 

for the Manderson Road 

apartment complex. 

Butler allegedly had a 

weapon and lunged at the 

bailiff, said 36th District 

Court Chief Judge William 

McConico. A Detroit Police 

Department officer used 

a Taser on Butler before 

the bailiff shot him, said 

McConico and Detroit police 

Cpl. Dan Donakowski. 

Detroit police declined to 

provide further information 

about the shooting, but 

said a homicide task force 

is investigating it, with 

Michigan State Police as the 

lead investigator. MSP did 

not immediately respond to a 

request for comment Sunday. 

Attorney Landau said the 

apartment complex would 

have given Butler 30 days 

to move out after his lease 

ended. After 30 days, he was 

directed to start the legal 

eviction process, which began 

April 4. Butler appeared for 

an initial hearing April 16, but 

did not appear for hearings 

May 7 or May 17, according 

to court records. The order of 

eviction was entered June 25, 

according to court records. 

The bailiffs who handle 

evictions are on a list on 

independent contractors 

provided to landlords by 36th 

District Court but are not 

employees of the court or police 

departments, McConico said. 

Landlords pay the bailiffs to 

perform the evictions. 

The bailiff in the July 

incident remains on the list 

of approved contractors and 

is eligible to do evictions, 

McConico said. He said 

there is no unpaid leave for 

contractors, he said, so he is 

waiting for the process to play 

out before deciding to remove 

him. If he is charged, he will 

be removed from the list, he 

said. 

Lack of transparency 

Tenants’ rights groups 

that said they are frustrated 

with the lack of transparency 

on Butler’s death held a 



New Study Uncovers Racial Bias in Language 

Used by Physicians in Medical Records 

Investing in the Future: Palm Beach County 

Caucus of Black Elected Officials Awards 

Scholarships to Deserving Youths 

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study in Atlanta found that, in a 

cohort of 305 adults hospitalized with coronavirus, 83 percent were Black. Similarly, 

in Washington, D.C., 80 percent of lives lost to coronavirus are Black. Public health 

officials report that Latinx populations are overrepresented in coronavirus deaths, 

too. 

(Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) 

By Stacy M. Brown, 




A ground-breaking study 

found glaring disparities in 

the language that healthcare 

professionals use when 

recording patient interactions, 

which could have an impact 

on the caliber of care that 

minority groups receive. 

Titled “Examining Linguistic 

Differences in Electronic 

Health Records for Diverse 

Patients with Diabetes: 

Natural Language Processing 

Analysis,” the study analyzed 

electronic health records 

(EHRs) of Black, white, and 

Hispanic or Latino patients 

treated by 281 physicians in 

a major metropolitan area. 

The findings highlight how 

racial and ethnic biases may 

permeate even the most 

intimate and routine aspects 

of healthcare. 

The research, which 

Eden King, the Lynette 

S. Autrey Professor of 

Psychological Sciences at 

Rice University, led, sought 

to ascertain whether doctors 

use biased language when 

describing patients in postvisit 

reports. “Language and 

communication are central 

to social interactions across 

cultures, including the critical 

exchanges that occur between 

clinicians and patients,” King 

stated. “Our study sought to 

uncover whether the words 

physicians use in health 

records reflect biases, and the 

results are concerning.” 

The study employed 

a sophisticated natural 

language processing tool, 

the Sentiment Analysis and 

Social Cognition Engine 

(SEANCE), to examine 

various linguistic markers in 

the EHR text. The analysis 

revealed that physicians’ 

notes for Black and Hispanic 

or Latino patients contained 

significantly more negative 

adjectives—such as “unkind,” 

“negative,” and “stupid”— 

and words associated with 

fear and disgust, including 

“intimidate,” “attack,” and 

“cringe.” In contrast, notes for 

white, non-Hispanic patients 

featured more positive 

language, including adjectives 

like “supportive” and “kind,” 

as well as verbs indicating 

trust, such as “affirm” and 

“advise.” 

“These findings align with 

a growing body of research 

demonstrating that racial 

and ethnic minorities often 

receive inferior care, marked 

by less empathy, reduced 

rapport, and diminished 

patient trust,” King explained 

in a news release. The study’s 



Kamala Harris Grace and Joy from Front Page 

remark was just a “quip” and that he would never 

insult people who are “trying to have children.” 

In other words, I suppose, those who choose not 

to have children are the ones he has contempt for. 

One in six adults have no biological children for 

any number of reasons. Vance apparently does 

not mind alienating such a significant portion of 

the population. 

Watching the Republicans unravel is amusing. 

The latest baseless Trump claim is that the 

rousing crowd (estimated at 15,000) that turned 

out for VP Harris’ Detroit landing on August 7, 

was AI-generated. Several news organizations 

attended the rally and have live footage of it, but 

the former president, in his dotage, claims that 

Harris somehow “manipulated” the photographs 

that were featured on the front pages of many 

newspapers. Even more bizarrely, the former 

President, obsessed with crowd size, has 

amusingly claimed that he has drawn larger 

crowds than Dr. Martin Luther King. Is this the 

person we want to have with the nuclear codes? 

Even Trump’s former close allies, like Senator 

Lindsey Graham (SC) and House Speaker Mike 

Johnson (LA) have urged the former President to 

stop the personal attacks and stick to the issues. 

He would have to remember the issues to stick 

to them! Instead, Mr. Trump has spawned a new 

industry – fact checking! National Public Radio 

found that his hour-long press conference on 

August 8 found “at least” 162 “misstatements, 

exaggerations and outright lies.” That’s more 

than two lies a minute. Beyond the lies and 

misstatements, there is the toxic energy that 

Trump exudes. He is in constant attack mode, 

and he has a dystopian vision of our country. It 

appears that he wants to frighten people into 

thinking that Democrats will “ruin” the country 

and, especially, the economy. While economic 

fluctuations and inflation have been troubling 

for some, President Biden has improved the 

economy from the time that he became President. 

Indeed, his challenge has been to clean up the 

mess that the forty-fifth President left. 

Meanwhile, Vice-President Harris continues 

to comport herself with grace and joy. There is 

a refreshing contrast between the dour scowling 

incoherent elderly man, and the vital, joyful 

Vice President. Our nation does face some of the 

challenges that could wipe the smile off anyone’s 

face, and we certainly don’t expect her to smile 

her way to the September 10 ABC debate (if 

Trump manages to show up), but her effect of 

joy, even among the challenges is a much-needed 

change of focus for our nation. It explains, 

perhaps, why Harris attracts the large crowds 

that seem to unsettle the former president. 

Grace, joy, determination, firmness, 

amiability, and cordiality are words that 

describe Vice President Harris’ campaign. And 

millions of Americans appreciate it. It fuels the 

momentum that Republicans like to dismissively 

call a “sugar high.” Democrats are high but not 

on sugar, we are high on joy and possibility. 

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a DC based 

economist and author. 

Caucus’ Children Black Elected Officials Invest In Youths’ Dedication 

(Photo credits: Erna Delice Photos For South Florida Times) 

Saturday, Aug. 10 at the 

Manatee Lagoon in Riviera 

Beach, sponsored by Florida 

Power & Light Company 

(FPL). 

The $1,000-per-student 

awards acknowledged those 

with a minimum grade 

point average (GPA) of 3.0, 

“demonstrated leadership, 

outstanding character, and 

dedication to community 

service,” 

Treysean Henry, a recent 

graduate of Palm Beach 

Lakes High School in West 

Palm Beach, was among 27 

students awarded college 

scholarships by the Palm 

Beach County Caucus of 

Black Elected Officials 

(BEO) and Florida Power & 

Light Company (FPL) at the 

Manatee Lagoon on Saturday. 

Henry, who is set to attend 

Palm Beach State University 

to major in health science, 

expressed his passion for 

health and wellness as the 

driving force behind his 

decision to pursue a career 

in the healthcare field. He 

was joined by BEO members, 

including state Senator Bobby 

Powell, state Representative 

Jervonte Edmonds, and Port 

of Palm Beach Commissioner 

Dr. Jean Enright, who 

presented the awards. 

The scholarships, totaling 

$1,000 each, recognized 

students for their academic 

achievement, leadership, 

character, and dedication 

to community service. 

The awards demonstrate 

the caucus’ commitment 

to supporting the next 

generation of leaders and 

investing in their future 

success. The scholarship 

recipients plan to attend 

colleges such as Florida 

Agriculture & Mechanical 

University, Howard 

University, University of 

Michigan, Palm Beach State 

College, Louisiana State 

University, University of 

Miami, Florida Atlantic 

University, Wilkins Honors 

College, and more. 

Leak Cover-Up Exposes Mainstream 

Media’s’ Cozy Relationship with Trump 

By Stacy M. Brown, 




In a revealing and disturbing 

revelation, it appears that 

the mainstream media— 

once seen as the last line 

of defense against political 

corruption—may be bending 

to the will of Donald Trump. 

Multiple prominent news 

outlets, including Politico, 

The New York Times, and 

The Washington Post, have 

reportedly been handed 

confidential material from 

within the Trump campaign, 

including a detailed vetting 

report on JD Vance, Trump’s 

vice-presidential pick. Yet, 

instead of reporting on 

the contents, these outlets 

have chosen to keep the 

information under wraps. 

The Associated Press noted 

that the decision is even 

more startling given the 

media’s aggressive coverage 

of the 2016 election, where 

hacked emails from Hillary 

Clinton’s campaign were 

relentlessly published and 

scrutinized. “Back then, there 

was no hesitation to dive 

into the details of the leaked 

communications, despite the 

clear involvement of Russian 

operatives,” the Associated 

Press noted. But in 2024, 

when the Trump campaign’s 

internal documents land in 

their laps, the same outlets 

are suddenly squeamish, 

raising serious questions 

about their integrity and 

motivations. Politico 

acknowledged receiving 

emails from a mysterious 

figure named “Robert” that 

included a 271-page campaign 

document on JD Vance and 

a partial vetting report on 

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, 

who was also considered 

for the vice presidential 

slot. Both Politico and The 

Washington Post confirmed 

the authenticity of the 

documents but have chosen to 


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Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Chicken 

Breast Nugget and Tender Products Due to Possible 

Foreign Matter Contamination 

(Source Food Safety and Inspection U.S. Department of Agriculture): 

FSIS Announcement 

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 

2024 – Perdue Foods LLC, 

a Perry, Ga. establishment, 

is recalling approximately 

167,171 pounds of frozen, 

ready-to-eat chicken breast 

nugget and tender products 

that may be contaminated 

with foreign material, 

specifically metal, the U.S. 

Department of Agriculture’s 

Food Safety and Inspection 

Service (FSIS) announced 

today. 

The frozen, ready-to-eat 

chicken breast nugget and 

tender items were produced 

on March 23, 2024. The 

following products are subject 

to recall [view labels]: 

• 22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuumsealed 

plastic packages 

containing “PERDUE 

Simply Smart ORGANICS 

Breaded CHICKEN BREAST 

NUGGETS” with Best If 

Used By date of “03 23 25” 

represented on the back of the 

package. 


plastic packages 

containing “PERDUE 

CHICKEN BREAST 

TENDERS with Best If 

Used By date of “03 23 25” 

represented on the back of the 

package. 


packages containing 



Meet Heman Bekele, The 15-year-old Black 

Scientist Changing The World 

The teenager’s innovative skin cancer treatment 

approach got him named 2024 Kid of the Year by 

Time magazine. 

By Shannon Dawson, 

NewsOne 

(Source The Crusader 

Newspaper Group): 

Heman Bekele, 15, has 

been crowned the 2024 Kid of 

the Year by Time magazine for 

his amazing soap that could 

someday “transform skin 

cancer treatment,” according 

to a press release. 

In 2023, the Annandale, 

Virginia, teen was named 

America’s Top Young Scientist 

after competing in the Young 

Scientist Challenge held by 

3M and Discovery Education. 

He was recognized as one of 

the country’s leading science 

experts for his groundbreaking 

compound-based soap bar 

designed to treat melanoma, 

a serious type of skin cancer 

that occurs when the pigmentproducing 

cells that give color 

to the skin become cancerous. 

Bekele found a cost effective 

way to produce the item, 

with each bar costing about 

50 cents to create, according 

to USA Today. 

“It’s absolutely incredible 

to think that one day my bar 

of soap will be able to make 

a direct impact on somebody 

else’s life,” Bekele told Time. 

“That’s the reason I started 

this all in the first place.” 

Bekele’s passion for science 

started at a young age. 

As reported by People, 

Bekele’s interest in skin 

cancer treatment began at 

the age of 7 while growing 

up in Ethiopia. He frequently 

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witnessed the severe effects 

of prolonged sun exposure on 

individuals in his community 

who lacked proper sun 

protection. After moving to the 

United States with his family, 

Bekele became determined to 

find a cure for melanoma, with 

a focus on making treatment 

accessible to those in lower 



(Source: Jacksonville Free Press) 

Uterine fibroids, noncancerous 

tumors of the uterus, 

affect about 70% of white 

women and up to 90% of 

Black women according to the 

National Institutes of Health 

(NIH). Fibroid symptoms 

may include heavy menstrual 

bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel 

and bladder problems, and 

sometimes infertility and 

miscarriage. For women of 

African descent, fibroids may 

develop at an earlier age and 

be more frequent and severe. 

Many women, particularly 

Black women, are likely to 

undergo hysterectomy to 

alleviate significant health 

issues. “Uterine fibroids 

are so common that women 


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apparatus.’ 

The circumstances these women have had 

to confront, and the myriad complicated issues 

that continue to surface seem daunting, not 

for the feint of heart. Not only is the statewide 

administration of the Democratic party’s 

agenda by itself a complicated operation with 

many moving parts and alternating priorities, 

the mean-spirited, often devious, sometimes 

illegal tactics employed by the political 

opposition adds another layer of peril and 

complexity confronting these leaders. Despite 

this, in every case these bold women have 

forged ahead, recognizing that when we fight, 

we win! 

With the seven Adored Ones states spread 

throughout the West, Pacific Northwest, 

Southwest, Midwest, and in the South, 

there are disparate conditions, challenges, 

circumstances, and priorities that confront 

their missions. Let’s explore some of their 

hopes, frustrations, strategies and paths 

forward. 

In the case of Dr. Rosa Colquitt, Oregon 

Democratic Party Chair, the number one top 

of mind priority is G.O.T.V. – Get Out The 

Vote! “We have to get out the vote every day 

of the week, and that includes Saturday and 

Sunday. There’s no rest because we have to up 

that voter turnout and we believe that we can 

do it.” Dr. Colquitt sees G.O.T.V. delivering on 

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tend to normalize the pain,” 

says Ebbie Stewart, M.D., a 

Mayo Clinic gynecologist and 

researcher. “Further study is 

needed to fully understand 

the health disparities in 

diagnosis and treatment of 

fibroids. Improving care for all 

women and especially Black 

women is a key research goal.” 



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several levels in the sort and long term. 

“At the core of it, Oregon was the first 

state in the nation to run an all-mail-in voting 

operation in a presidential election. Not only 

do we make it easier to vote by mail, in the last 

legislative session, 2022. We also approved not 

only mail-in voting, but included a postagepaid 

envelope, which kicked up the voter 

turnout in congressional district 5 very high, 

although partly encouraged by the incumbent, 

Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s, politics, which is not 

just Republican, but MAGA. 

“We’re trying to take back that seat in 

CD5 because before DeRemer had it it was 

held by a Democrat; we lost that seat,” Dr. 

Colquitt lamented. Indeed, KGW8 in Portland 

reported that State Rep. Janelle Bynum’s 

strong victory in the May Democratic primary 

race projects her to succeed in her contest 

against Representative Chavez-DeRemer in 

November. “If we’re successful in retaking that 

seat and protecting CD6 with [Representative 

Andrea] Salinas, which some view as 

vulnerable, if we’re successful in getting those 

two seats, Oregon will contribute greatly to a 

majority in the U.S. House, and by all means 

we want to have Speaker Jeffries, not house 

minority leader Jeffries. Oregon has a pivotal 

role in this particular race, so when I say I 



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President Biden Designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument 

to Commemorate Civil Rights History 

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – 

NAACP – was founded 110 years ago after a deadly race riot rocked 

the city of Springfield, Illinois. “Because of the riots in Springfield, 

that brought about serious conversations and meetings about 

starting an organization, a national organization, that would try 

to address racial issues,” said Nell Clay, Springfield and central 

Illinois African American History Museum president. 

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On the 116th anniversary 

of the Springfield Race Riot, 

President Joe Biden signed 

a proclamation establishing 

the Springfield 1908 Race 

Riot National Monument 

in Springfield, Illinois. The 

new monument will preserve 

1.57 acres of federal land and 

highlight a significant but 

painful moment in American 

history, when a white mob 

attacked the Black community 

in Springfield, leading to the 

lynching of two Black men 

and widespread destruction 

of homes and businesses. 

“Our history is not 

just about the past; it’s 

about our present and our 

future,” Biden said during 

the announcement. “The 

Springfield 1908 Race 

Riot National Monument 

will help us remember an 

unspeakable attack on the 

Black community and honor 

the Americans who came 

together in its aftermath to 

help deliver on the promise of 

civil rights.” 

The Springfield 1908 

Race Riot was a violent 

response by a white mob to 

the allegations against two 

Black men, Joe James and 

George Richardson, held 

in the Sangamon County 

Jail. The mob’s demands for 

their release escalated into 

widespread violence after the 



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Black Men Win Together 

Community Initiative To Host Black 

Did You 

Know? 

Marijuana is 

still classified 

as a Schedule 1 

substance by 

the federal 

government. 

Source: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 

Test your knowledge about 

medical marijuana at 

mmeri.famu.edu/educate 

Follow ‘Conversations on Cannabis’ on: 

MMERI Forum Radio 

@MMERIForumRadio 

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By The Culture 

The grassroots group Black Men Win Together, in partnership with the South Florida 

Black Prosperity Alliance, has launched the inaugural Black Men Win Tailgate. The event is 

set to Unite, Inform, and Mobilize a diverse, multi-generational group of Black men, including 

seniors, young adults, teens, husbands, fathers, veterans, business owners, community leaders, 

and activists, in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, for meaningful change and 

improved conditions within the Black community beyond the 2024 election cycle. 

The tailgate will take place on Sunday, August 25, from 12 noon to 6 pm at Ives Estate Park 

(19901 NE 16th Ave, Miami, FL 33179), Miami, Florida. 

Black Men Win Together looks to forge a power alliance among Black men in South Florida, 

championing an agenda that empowers and advocates for their active participation in the 

political process. We are dedicated to amplifying the collective voices of Black Men to drive 

meaningful change across the African Diaspora of South Florida. 

The event will provide a vibrant community atmosphere. It will feature food trucks 

and merchandise vendors, musical performances, informative presentations, educational 

programming, voter verification and registration, fact-checking of candidate statements, and 

discussions on critical issues. Attendees are encouraged to bring their tents, tables, and food. 


Cannabis Reclassification Effort 

Faces Questions, Uncertainty 

Editor’s note: This commentary is provided by the Medical Marijuana Education and Research 

Initiative (MMERI) of Florida A&M University. 

The DOJ’s proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 under the 

Controlled Substances Act (CSA) raises several questions likely to remain unanswered for some 

time. Currently, federal regulations mandate drug testing for Schedule 1 and 2 substances in 

safety-sensitive jobs. Downgrading marijuana could potentially exempt it from these testing 

requirements. 

The economic impact of this reclassification and its effect on individuals convicted of marijuana 

offenses are uncertain. Would a Schedule 3 designation bring the federal government closer to 

ending its cannabis ban? 

Mark Magsam, a drug-testing expert with 28 years of experience, notes “The [reclassification] 

process that’s in place is not something that just happens overnight.” On May 21, 2024, the DOJ 

announced the proposal, receiving over 43,000 public comments, which will be reviewed and 

may modify the proposal. A Notice of Final Rulemaking would then undergo a similar extended 

process before being implemented. 

Greg Henderson, founder of Federal Drug Testing Services, believes the low number of public 

comments may be due to the notice’s limited promotion and complexity. 

He discovered that some drug program professionals were unaware of the comment opportunity 

until he informed them. 

Henderson and Magsam both agree that the marijuana reclassification’s future is uncertain 

with the upcoming White House change after the November election. 

Magsam says, “We’re currently in a holding pattern,” with potential for the reclassification 

to be delayed, rewritten, or altered. 

Still, they see the effort to move marijuana to Schedule 3 as a chance to engage in the 

reclassification process and discussions on cannabis regulations. Henderson emphasizes the need 

for education and proactive engagement, while Magsam stresses the importance of participating 

in legislative conversations to stay informed and involved. 

Visit https://bit.ly/MMERIJuly2024 to watch MMERI’s Conversations on Cannabis Virtual 

Forum featuring Mark Magsam and Greg Henderson discussing “Exploring the Impacts of 

Marijuana Reclassification.”


Pompano Beach Arts Introduces 2024/2025 

Artists in Residence Class 

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center Initiative Features 

Outstanding Community Programs 

Submitted Kay Renz 

Public Relations 

POMPANO BEACH, 

FL--Pompano Beach Arts is 

excited to announce the new 

Artists in Residence (AiR) 

class at Bailey Contemporary 

Arts Center (BaCA). This 

dynamic initiative offers 

a unique opportunity 

for creative exploration, 

collaboration, and growth 

within South Florida’s vibrant 

arts community. Each season, 

new artists are selected 

through a competitive 

process. This year’s class 

features artists with an 

expansive array of creative 

techniques and influences. 

During this semester, the 

artists will be showcased 

through dedicated exhibitions 

and major events including 

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 

2025, while also interacting 

with the community through 

art workshops. To learn more 

about the artists and their 

upcoming event and class 

schedule please visit https:// 

www.pompanobeacharts.org/ 

bailey/artists-in-residence. 

“We are honored to 

welcome such a remarkably 

talented and diverse group 

of artists,” said Ty Tabing, 

Director of the Pompano Beach 

Cultural Affairs Department, 

operating as Pompano Beach 

Arts. “BaCA has become 

an extraordinary incubator 

for our AiRs, providing 

dedicated studio space to 

expand creativity, while also 

empowering entrepreneurial 

growth through marketing 

and business classes. We are 

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IN THE CIRCUIT 

COURT OF THE 

SEVENTEENTH 

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN 

AND FOR 

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CASE NO: 

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IN RE: 

ESTATE OF MARYANNE SHAW ANDREWS 

NOTICE OF 

CREDITORS 

The administration of the estate of 

MARYANNE SHAW ANDREWS, deceased, 

whose date of death was January 31, 2024 is 

pending in the Circuit Court for BROWARD 

County, Florida Probate Division, the address 

of which is 201 Southeast Sixth Street, Fort 

Lauderdale, Florida 33301. 

The name and addresses of the personal representative 

and the personal representative’s 

attorney are set forth below. 

All creditors of the decedent and other 

persons having claims or demands against 

decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this 

notice is required to be served must file their 

claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE 

LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 

OF THIS FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS 

NOTICE OF 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF 

SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON 

THEM. 

All other creditors of the decedent and other 

persons having claims or demands against 

decedent’s estate must file their claims with 

this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE 

DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF 

THIS NOTICE. 

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE 

TIME PERIODS SET FORTH FLORIDA 

STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE 

FOREVER BARRED. 

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE- 

RIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM 

FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER 

THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS 

BARRED. 

Ther date of first publication of this notice 

is August 8, 2024. 

Attorney for Personal Representative: 

STOKES LAW GROUP, PLLC 

Shaunette Stokes, Esq. 

Florida Bar No. 109278 

10150 Highland Manor Drive 

Suite 200 

Tampa, Florida 33610 

(813) 444-4156 / (813) 702-1976 - Facsimile 

shaunette@stokeslegalcounsel.com 

info@stokeslegalcounsel.com 

Personal Representative: 

CHONTA TEANE ANDREWS HAYNES 

100 Marsh Elder Sqaure 

Palm Coast, FL 32137 

August 8, 15, 22, 2024 

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also very proud of the array 

of opportunities we have been 

able to provide to our artists 

including participation at 

Jazz Fest, creating signature 

murals for the City, and 

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For the Week oF August 20 - 26, 2024 

 

THE 

CHALLENGE 

BEGINS 

Florida A&M Sports Photo 

BIG SHOES TO FILL: New head 

coach James Colzie III set to lead 

Florida A&M after Rattlers were 

best HBCU team in 2023 

CHALLENGE IN ATL; PRESEASON FOOTBALL 

RANKINGS; GOOD EARLY RESULTS FROM NFL 

UNDER THE BANNER 

WHAt's gOINg ON IN AND AROuND BLACK COLLEgE sPORts 

ONLY TWO RANKED TO OPEN SEASON: 

SWAC champion Florida A&M (25th) and CIAA 

champion Virginia Union (20th) are the only black 

college teams to crack the preseason Top 25 in the 

American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS and 

NCAA Div. II polls. FAMU was 12-1 a year ago and won 

the SWAC title with an 8-0 record. Virginia Union finished 

10-2 and won the CIAA crown with a 7-1 mark. 

North Carolina Central (53), Howard (20) and 

North Carolina A&T (6) received votes in the FCS poll. 

Benedict (64), Virginia State (54), Albany State (15) and 

Fort Valley State (1) received votes in the Div. II poll. 

2024 AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES 

ASSOCIATION (AFCA) PRESEASON FCS TOP 25 

RANK SCHOOL (1st PL. VOTES) 2023 2023 SEASON OPENER COACH 

RANK 

1 S. Dakota St. (25) 15-0 649 1 Aug. 31 at Oklahoma St. Jimmy Rogers 

2 North Dakota St. 11-4 614 3 Aug. 29 at Colorado Tim Polasek 

3 Montana 13-2 576 2 Aug. 31 vs. Missouri St. Bobby Hauck 

4 Montana St. 8-4 518 8 Aug. 24 at New Mexico Brent Vigen 

5 South Dakota 10-3 512 4t Aug. 29 vs. Northern St. Bob Nielson 

6 Villanova 10-3 502 9 Aug. 29 vs. No. 23 Y'stown St. Mark Ferrante 

7 Idaho 9-4 473 4t Aug. 31 at Oregon Jason Eck 

8 Chattanooga 8-5 403 17 Aug. 31 at Tennessee Rusty Wright 

9 Furman 10-3 392 6 Aug. 31 at Ole Miss Clay Hendrix 

10 Sacramento St. 8-5 382 15 Aug. 29 at San Jose St. Andy Thompson 

11 Southern Illinois 8-5 370 13 Aug. 31 at BYU Nick Hill 

12 Richmond 9-4 353 22 Aug. 31 at Virginia Russ Huesman 

13 Central Arkansas 7-4 339 NR Aug. 31 at Arkansas St. Nathan Brown 

14 UAlbany 11-4 275 7 Aug. 31 vs. LIU Greg Gattuso 

15 UIW 9-2 259 14 Aug. 31 vs. N. Colorado Clint Killough 

16 William & Mary 6-5 196 NR Aug. 29 vs. VMI Mike London 

17 UC Davis 7-4 164 NR Aug. 31 at California Tim Plough 

18 Lafayette 9-3 157 19 Aug. 29 at Buffalo John Troxell 

19 Western Carolina 7-4 144 NR Aug. 29 at NC State Kerwin Bell 

20 Illinois St. 6-5 143 NR Aug. 31 at Iowa Brock Spack 

21 Tarleton 8-3 137 NR Aug. 24 vs. McNeese Todd Whitten 

22 North Dakota 7-5 131 16 Aug. 31 at Iowa St. Bubba Schweigert 

23 Youngstown St. 8-5 97 21 Aug. 29 at No. 6 Villanova Doug Phillips 

24 Nicholls 6-5 91 NR Aug. 31 at Louisiana Tech Tim Rebowe 

25 Florida A&M (1) 12-1 71 10 Aug. 24 vs. Norfolk State James Colzie III 

2024 AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES 

ASSOCIATION (AFCA) PRESEASON 

NCAA DIV. II TOP 25 

1 Harding (25) 15-0 672 1 Sept. 5 vs. S. Nazarene Paul Simmons 

2 C. Missouri 1-2 620 6 Sept. 7 vs. NE State Josh Lamberson 

3 Ferris St. (1) 8-3 590 9 Aug. 31 at No. 6 P'burg St. Tony Annese 

4 Grand Valley St. (1) 11-2 566 3 Sept. 5 vs. Central State Scott Wooster 

5 Col. Sch of Mines 14-1 564 2 Sept. 5 vs. W.Texas A&M Pete Sterbick 

6 Pittsburg St. 11-2 540 5 Aug. 31 vs. No. 3 Ferris St. Tom Anthony 

7 Valdosta State 12-2 516 8 Aug. 31 vs. Albany St. Tremaine Jackson 

8 C.Washington 9-4 418 17 Sept. 7 at San Diego Chris Fisk 

9 Lenoir-Rhyne 13-2 416 4 Sept. 7 vs. Bowie State Doug Socha 

10 Kutztown 12-3 413 7 Sept. 5 vs. Assumption Jim Clements 

11 Slippery Rock 12-2 384 10 Sept. 7 vs. New Haven Shawn Lutz 

12 West Florida 8-4 330 23 Sept. 5 vs. McKendree Kaleb Nobles 

13 Minnesota St. 9-3 232 21 Aug. 29 at No. 22 NW Mo. Todd Hoffner 

14 Augustana 11-2 231 13 Sept. 5 at Mary (N.D.) Jerry Olszewski 

15 W. Colorado 10-2 230 15 Sept. 7 vs. MW St. Jas Bains 

16 Indianapolis 9-2 216 22 Sept. 7 at Hillsdale Chris Keevers 

17 Minn.-Duluth 9-2 214 25 Aug. 29 at N.Michigan Curt Wiese 

18 Delta State 10-2 212 11 Aug. 29 at Mars Hill Todd Cooley 

19 Ouachita Baptist 9-2 209 NR Sept. 5 vs. SW Okla. St. Todd Knight 

20 Virginia Union 10-2 183 20 Aug. 31 at Kentucky St. Alvin Parker 

21 Tex.-Perm. Basin 10-2 169 18 Aug. 31 vs. W. N Mexico Kris McCullough 

22 NW Missouri St. 7-4 167 NR Aug. 29 vs. No. 13 Minn. St. Rich Wright 

23 Charleston 10-2 102 19 Aug. 31 at Livingstone Quinn Sanders 

24 Angelo State 7-3 89 NR Aug. 29 at Fort Hays St. Jeff Girsch 

25 Bemidji State 9-3 70 16 Aug. 29 vs. Mich.Tech Brent Bolte 

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YOUNG MAN, RUN FREE! Atlanta wide receiver 

CHRIS BLAIR (#19, ALCORN STATE) gets 

free after one of his four receptions Saturday in the 

Falcons’ 13-12 loss to Baltimore. Blair had catches of 

32, 27, 21 and 11 yards to lead Atlanta with 91 receiving 

yards (22.8 yards per catch) in his bid to make the 

Falcons roster. He had two catches for 45 yards but 

surrendered a fumble after a reception in the first 

preseason game vs. Miami. 

Challenges on both sides in opener 

LUT WILLIAMS 

BCSP Editor 

All eyes will be on Atlanta this Saturday as 

the 2024 black college football season kicks off 

with the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge. 

The Week Zero game, to be held at Center 

Parc Stadium in the ATL (7:30 p.m on ABC), will 

pit Norfolk State of the MEAC vs. defending 

SWAC and Celebration Bowl champion Florida 

A&M. 

The NSU Spartans, in their fourth-year 

under head coach Dawson Odums, are coming 

off a 3-8 mark in 2023, 1-4 in the MEAC. 

The FAMU Rattlers finished 12-1 under 

head coach Willie Simmons last season, 8-0 in 

the SWAC including a 35-14 win over SWAC 

West champion Prairie View A&M in the 

conference's title game. 

Simmons' troops went on to defeat MEAC 

champion Howard 30-26 in a tight Celebration 

Bowl match up at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz 

Stadium to wrap up the season. 

The MEAC leads the series 11-6 over the 

SWAC. Jackson State of the SWAC beat the 

MEAC's South Carolina State Bulldogs 37-7 

in last year's game. 

The 2024 Match Up 

Both the Spartans and the Rattlers will be 

missing key players heading into Saturday's 

showdown. 

Norfolk State will be without senior 

quarterback Otto Kuhns who was voted first 

team all-MEAC in the preseason by the league's 

coaches and sports information directors. Last 

week Odums confirmed that Kuhns would miss 

the first four games of the 2024 season because 

of an unspecified NCAA ruling. Odums said the 

ruling is due to academics. 

Florida A&M Sports Photo 

Black college NFL players off to great starts, again 

newyorkjets.com Photo 

STAR OF THE WEEK!! New York rookie free agent 

defensive back/kick returner BRANDON CODRINGTON 

(#43, NC CENTRAL) settles under a punt that he returned 31 

yards in the Jets’ 15-12 win over Carolina Saturday. Codrington 

also returned another punt for 15 yards and a kickoff for 63 

yards. 

LUT WILLIAMS 

BCSP Editor 

One year after undrafted black college rookie free agents made a 

splash during preseason games to earn spots on NFL active or practice 

squad rosters, the same is happening in the 2024 preseason. 

So far through two weeks of preseason play, the names of 2024 

undrafted rookie free agents Ian Wheeler of Howard, Jarveon Howard 

of Alcorn State and Brandon Codrington of North Carolina Central 

have shown up prominently in NFL headlines. 

Wheeler, signed by the Chicago Bears, made a splash two weeks ago 

in his debut by rushing for 43 yards in five carries (8.6 yards per carry) and 

rushing for touchdowns of 7 and 8 yards vs. Buffalo. He didn't get much 

opportunity this week as he had just two carries for 4 yards and hauled in 

two passes for 14 yards vs. Cincinnati. 

Howard, the former SWAC rushing leader signed by Green Bay after 

this year's draft, was productive in the first preseason game as he ran for 

44 yards in eight carries (5.5 ypc.) vs. Cleveland. He did not play in the 

Packers' game Saturday vs. Denver. 

The rookie star this week was Codrington, the 5-9, 185-pound former 

NCCU defensive back and kick returner. Signed as a free agent by the New 

York Jets, Codrington showed he could be a weapon in the kicking game. 

He had a 63-yard kickoff return to start the second half and also had 46 

yards on punt returns of 31 and 15 yards to make his case for a roster spot. 

The 63-yard kickoff return is tied for the second best so far in the 

preseason. He is averaging 19.6 yards on three punt returns to currently 

place second in the NFL in that category. 

"[He] definitely seized his opportunities," Jets coach Robert Saleh 

said in a New York Post story Sunday. “I think he was, for both teams, the 

most productive. He set up a couple of scoring drives. That's what he's here 

for. That's why we brought him in, his punt return and kick return ability. I 

thought he did a really nice job tonight." 

"I'm trying to make the most of my opportunity," Codrington said in 

the story. "Making sure every time I step on the field, I'm giving my all, no 

regrets. If I mess up, I make sure I'm flying around." 

Rookie free agents are not the only former black college players 

looking to earn spots. 

Second-year pros Chris Blair out of Alcorn State, Xavier Smith of 

Florida A&M and Isiah Land also of FAMU, all undrafted free agents, 

are making strong bids to move from practice squads to 53-man active 

rosters. 

Blair, who spent his first season on Green Bay's practice squad and 

last year in the same status with Atlanta, hauled in a team-best four catches 

for 91 yards in the Falcons game Saturday vs. Baltimore. Blair hauled in 

two catches for 45 yards (22.5 yards per catch) in the first preseason game 

vs. Miami. His 22.6 yards per catch average is fourth best in the preseason. 

"We all know that this league, it can be pretty hard to get into, but I 

know that this is a job interview not just for the Falcons but for 31 other 

teams," Blair said in a postgame interview. "So I just want to put good 

things on tape." 

Smith, the former MEAC receiving leader, is looking to make the 

Los Angeles Rams 53-man roster after spending all of last year on their 

practice squad. 

The 5-9, 176-pounder is showing his abilities as a pass catcher and 

Norfolk State Sports Photo 

NEW TRIGGERMEN: Florida A&M's Daniel 

Richardson (l.) and Norfolk State's Jalen Daniels 

(r.) will both be leading their teams for the first 

time in Saturday's MEAC/SWAC Challenge in 

Atlanta. 

Kuhns, who has started 18 games over the 

past two seasons, threw for 1,244 yards with 12 

touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2023. 

On Sunday, Odums named Garden City 

Community College transfer Jalen Daniels 

Norfolk State's starting quarterback for 

Saturday's game. Daniels (6-5, 202) threw for 

nine touchdowns and over 1200 yards in 8 

games with Garden City last season 

The missing piece for the Rattlers is 

Simmons who left after last season's successes 

looking for a more high profile position. He 

joined the staff of new Duke coach Manny Diaz 

as the Blue Devils' running backs coach. 

Along with taking over from Simmons, 

new FAMU head coach James Colzie III also 

has the challenge of replacing quarterback 

Jeremy Moussa, last year's SWAC Offensive 

Player of the year. Moussa led the league with 

2,893 passing yards for 22 touchdowns and 10 

interceptions. 

G A M E S T H I S W E E K 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 

Deleware State @ Hawaii in Honolulu, Oahu - Spectrum 10:30p 

CLASSICS / TV GAMES 

MEAC / SWAC Challenge 

Norfolk State vs. Florida A&M in Atlanta, GA - ABC 7:30p 

On Monday, Colzie named Daniel 

Richardson as his Game 1 starter. Richardson (5- 

10, 205) is a grad transfer from Miami, Florida. 

He edged out Junior Muratovic for the role in 

what Colzie admitted was a tight and tense battle 

through fall camp. Richardson started his career 

at Central Michigan where he started 23 of 32 

games. At Florida Atlantic last year, he threw for 

2,001 yards and 13 TDs with ten interceptions. 

Headed to Hawaii? 

The only other game on the Week Zero 

schedule has Delaware State of the MEAC 

travelling all the way out to Honolulu Hawaii to 

meet the Hawaii Rainbows Saturday (10:30 p.m. 

ET). The Hornets were 0-10, 0-5 in the MEAC 

in 2023. Hawaii finished 5-8 overall, 3-5 in the 

Mountain West Conference. 

Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday 

reported Tuesday that the Hornets and secondyear 

head coach Lee Hull missed their 10-anda-half 

hour flight Tuesday to Honolulu. CBS 

Sports reported later Tuesday that Delaware State 

rebooked its travel and is "still scheduled to arrive 

on time in Hawaii tomorrow (Wednesday)." 

Delaware State is the first HBCU team to 

make the trip to play Hawaii since Grambling 

State did so during the days of legendary GSU 

head coach Eddie Robinson. Robinson's troops 

defeated Hawaii 34-23 on October 2, 1976. GSU 

went 3-0 vs. Hawaii between 1972 and 1976, 

winning 20-6 in 1975 and 46-7 in 1972. 

BCSP NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 

For preseason games of August 15 - 18, 2024 

OFFENSE 

– #19 CHRIS BLAIR, WR, Atlanta (1st 

season, ALCORN STATE) - In 13-12 loss 

to Baltimore, Blair (6-2, 195) had four 

receptions in five targets for 91 yards 

(22.8 yards per catch) with a long catch of 32 yards. Blair 

had a 21-yard reception in the first quarter, a 32-yarder and 

an 11-yarder in the second quarter. He played 28 snaps on 

offense (41%) and four on special teams (18%). 

DEFENSE 

– #53 ISAIAH LAND, OLB, Indianapolis 

(2nd season, FLORIDA A&M) - In 21-13 

win over Arizona, Land (6-4, 225) had 

three tackles, all solos, with a sack for -12 

yards among two hits on the quarterback and two tackles for 

loss. Land played 28 defensive snaps (53%) and two on special 

teams (8%). 

SPECIAL TEAMS 

– #19 XAVIER SMITH, WR/KR, LA Rams 

(1st season, FLORIDA A&M) - Starting 

at wide receiver in 13-9 win over the LA 

Chargers, Smith (5-9, 176) had one carry 

for 9 yards, caught five passes in eight targets for 45 yards 

(9.0 yards per catch) with a long reception of 22 yards and 

returned two punts for 50 yards (25.0 yards per return) with 

a long return of 34 yards. Smith played 59 offensive snaps 

(94%) and seven on special teams (33%). 

ROOKIE 

– #43 BRANDON CODRINGTON, CB/ 

KR, NY Jets (Rookie, NORTH CAROLINA 

CENTRAL) - Codrington (5-9, 185) had an 

eye-popping day on special teams as he 

returned two punts for 46 yards with a 

long return of 31 yards, fair caught one punt, had one kickoff 

return for 63 yards and had an assisted tackle on defense in 

the Jets’ 15-12 win over Carolina. He was in for 12 plays on 

defense (23%) and five on special teams (21%). 

kick returner. He caught five passes for 45 yards Saturday vs. the LA 

Chargers including a tough 22-yarder after he collided with a defender. 

He also had 34- and 16-yard punt returns. 

"The coaches are putting me in position to make plays and I'm just 

trying to do what I can to make the most of my opportunities," Smith said 

after the battle with the crosstown Chargers. 

"Just knowing my role honestly, and knowing that'll be my way on to 

the 53 (-man roster)," Smith said of his kick return duties. "So, just trying 

to do everything I can, get extra work in with the punters and get extra 

work with the kickers and then take advantage once I get on the field." 

Land, the 2021 Buck Buchanan Award winner while at FAMU, was 

originally signed as a free agent and cut by Dallas in 2023 before he was 

picked up by Indianapolis. He spent most of 2023 on the Colts' practice 

squad but got in for seven games and posted one sack. 

Against Arizona Saturday, Land showed the explosiveness of former 

Indy pass rusher extraordinaire Robert Mathis out of Alabama A&M 

who spent all of his 14-year NFL career with the Colts and posted 123 

career sacks. Land, who posted 19 sacks during that award-winning 

season, burst around the left side of the Cardinals' line to sack quarterback 

Clayton Tune for a 12-yard loss. 

The Colts unveiled their first depth chart this week and Land is listed 

as the third edge rusher on one side of the defense. 

It will be interesting to see how these players among the 44 former 

black college players currently in NFL camps fare as teams move towards 

finalizing their 53-man active roster and 17-player practice squads on 

August 27. In 2023, a total of 31 black college players made active roster 

or were named to practice squads out of 43 that were on preseason rosters.


SPORTS 

Nunnie on the Sideline 

By Nunnie Sylvester, Westside Gazette Sports Editor 

Though MLB is heading toward the final 

stretch leading to the playoffs and World 

Series, I don’t think it’s gotten the national 

attention it deserves despite the numerous 

innovations designed to attract more 

fans and increase minority participation, 

especially those from the inner cities. 

The scheduling overlaps combined with 

unrestrained seasonal conflicts delight in 

confusion and consternation. The WNBA, 

for example, had a mid-season pause because of the 

Paris Olympics, but have resumed play, full steam ahead, 

with Catlain Clark setting assist records and the New 

York Liberty, led by Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Unesco 

appearing to be the league’s best team. Football on 

every level - pro, college, high school - draped in its 

overwhelming popularity, unintentionally overshadows 

baseball and most other sports. And there are some 

athletically gifted players on the diamond, i.e., Elly Della 

Cruz, Cincinnati Reds; Juan Soto, New York Yankees; 

Bobby Witt, Jr., Kansas City Royals; and Julio Rodriguez, 

Seattle Mariners et. al. The point is simple: having to 

make viewing decisions based on overlapping sports 

can minimize a sport’s appeal and ability to attract new 

fans. Nostalgically speaking, fall was for football, winter 

basketball, and spring & summer track and baseball. 

With the advent of so many new sports and choices for 

spectators, I’m acutely cognizant that this is 2024, not 

1965. 

The Jordan Chiles controversy regarding the legitimacy 

of the bronze medal hasn’t been resolved based on 

US coaches’ contention that crucial information was 

directed to an incorrect email. I don’t think it’s fair to either 

Jordan or the Romanian athlete. Just award a bronze to 

both and cease the bubbling international, impending 

disaster. 

And now we know the truth: Former Dolphins coach, 

Brian Flores, was fired because of his personal disdain, 

denigration, and overt criticism of Tua as a pro 

quarterback. It was rumored that Flores preferred and 

wanted to trade for Deshawn Watson. Management 

obviously felt differently, leading to Flores’ abrupt 

departure. 

Robert Griffin III’s shocking firing by ESPN has called into 

question the network’s motive for dismissal. Allegedly, his 

somewhat poignant criticism of FSU’s constant lamenting 

after not being selected to participate in CFP may have 

crossed the line. Similarly, Sam Ponder, NFL Countdown 

host who was also fired, has been outspoken in believing 

that transgender athletes shouldn’t be permitted to 

compete against female athletes strictly from a biological 

standpoint. We’ll delve into more as facts dictate. 

Of Note: Pressley Harvin III of the San Francisco 49ers 

is the only Black punter presently in the NFL. You might 

recall that the Oakland Raiders’ Marquette King held that 

title until he officially retired in 2017. 

Former Wildcat will play 

in IFL championship game 

Jimmie Robinson III of Palm Coast is in his second 

season with the Massachusetts Pirates B-CU ATHLETICS 


LOWELL, Mass. – Former Bethune Cookman Football 

player Jimmie Robinson III and the Massachusetts Pirates 

have secured a spot in the upcoming Indoor Football League 

(IFL) Championship game taking place Saturday, Aug. 17, in 

Henderson, Nevada. 

Robinson, now in his second season with the Massachusetts 

Pirates, has rushed for 1,107 yards on 238 carries through 18 

games this season. 

He has scored 31 touchdowns on the ground, while hauling 

in another four touchdowns through the air with 61 catches 

for 457 yards receiving. On special teams, Robinson has 1,000 

yards in kickoff return action with one touchdown. 

The Pirates upset the Green Bay Blizzard at the Resch 

Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the 

Eastern Conference Championship. That sets up a showdown 

against Arizona for the IFL Championship, after the Rattlers 

defeated the San Diego Strike Force in the Western Conference 

Championship game. 

All-IFC accolades 

Massachusetts enters the title game with a 10-8 overall 

record, and Arizona enters sporting a record of 13-5 overal 

In Massachusetts’ win over Green Bay, the Palm Coast native 

Robinson rushed for 108 yards – his second-highest total of the 

campaign, and two touchdowns, while registering three kickoff 


Deeply Rooted 

From Paris to L.A.: How 

the city is preparing for 

the 2028 Olympics 

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass receives the Olympic Flag 

during closing ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic 

Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 11.PHOTO BY 

KEITH BIRMINGHAM, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER/ 

SCNG 

By Jamie Ding and Andrew Dalton/Associated Press 


LOS ANGELES — It’s Los Angeles’ turn for the torch. 

Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris 

closing ceremony Sunday, before handing it off to a key 

representative of LA’s local business — Tom Cruise — who in a 

pre-recorded trek via motorcycle, plane and parachute kicked 

off the countdown to 2028. 

The city will become the third in the world to host the games 

three times as it adds to the storied years of 1932 and 1984. 

Here’s a look forward and back in time at the Olympics in LA. 

LA’s Olympic trilogy 

Los Angeles got the 2028 games as a consolation prize when 

Paris was picked for 2024. 

Back in 1932, LA hosted its first Olympics. The city was the 

only bidder for the games at a time marred by the Great 

Depression and the absence of several nations. Yet memorable 

sport moments came from athletes including American athlete 

Babe Didrikson Zaharias, who won golds in the new women’s 

events of javelin and hurdles. 

Financial and cultural success gave 1984 a reputation as 


Chiles stripped of 

gymnastics bronze medal, 

USOPC will appeal 

By Will Graves / Associated 

Pres 


PARIS — U.S. Olympic 

officials are appealing a 

court ruling that resulted in 

American gymnast Jordan 

Chiles being asked to return 

the bronze medal she won 

in the Paris Olympics floor 

exercise. 

The Court of Arbitration 

for Sport (CAS) voided an on 

floor appeal by Chiles’ coach 

that vaulted her to third, 

saying the appeal came 4 

seconds beyond the 1-minute 

time limit for scoring 

inquiries. 

USA Gymnastics disputed 

the timing, saying in a 

statement Aug. 11 that the 

agency submitted video 

evidence to CAS that showed 

coach Cecile Landi first 

appealed 13 seconds before 

the deadline. 

“The time-stamped, video 

evidence submitted by USA 

USA’s Jordan Chiles 

has been stripped of an 

Olympic bronze medal, 

but the U.S. Olympic 

Committee plans to 

appeal the reversal. 

WALLY SKALIJ/LOS 

ANGELES TIMES 


Diversity on display 

at Olympics 

Simone Biles poses with her gold medal during the 

podium ceremony after the artistic gymnastics women’s 

all around final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games 

at the Bercy Arena on Aug. 1. in Paris. LOIC VENANCE/ 

AFP/GETTY IMAGES/TNS 


Aubrey Allen / 

Junior Olympics 

Aubrey Allen is the 

daughter of Kashanna 

Allen and Jovenel 

Eugene, I’m 10 years 

old, 5th grade, A/B 

honor roll student, 

unattached athlete in 

Track and Field from 

Lauderdale Lakes, 

Florida. I competed in 

the 2024 AAU National 

Club Championship in 

Jacksonville Florida 

at the University Of 

North Florida with a 

first place win in Turbo 

Javelin at 18.64m = 

61FT-2IN. On July 28- 

30, I continued on my 

successful journey to 

compete in the 2024 

AAU Junior Olympic 

Games in Greensboro, 

North Carolina at 

Truist Stadium North 

Carolina A&T, to finish out the 2024 track and 

field season in the top eight in the Nation 

placing 3rd in the Triathlon with a Personal Best 

Record in Shot Put at 7.75m = 25FT -5IN. High 

Jump placed 6th, Shot Put placed 15 out of 71 

athletes. I can do all things through Christ who 

strengthens me. Philippians 4:13. I am a 9 time 

All American Champion. 

I'm coached by my grandmother Kay Allen. I'm 

so proud of all my accomplishments. 

Florida A&M’s Quest for 

a Repeat: The Fierce 

Competition Under Center 

TALLAHASSEE, FL –– As the Florida A&M Rattlers 

finish fall camp, all eyes are on the quarterback position, a 

critical factor in their pursuit of back-to-back Celebration 

Bowl titles. The competition is heating up between two key 

contenders: Junior Muratovic, a seasoned veteran in his fourth 

year with the program, and Daniel Richardson, an experienced 

graduate transfer. Both are battling it out for the starting role, 

with each bringing unique strengths to the table. 

Quarterbacks Coach Henry Burris acknowledges the 

significance of this competition. Muratovic’s familiarity with 

the system is a notable advantage. “Junior knows the system 

inside out,” Burris said. “He’s been in it for three seasons 

now, and his leadership, both on and off the field, has been 

impressive. With new wrinkles added to the offense by 

Coach Joseph Henry, Muratovic’s experience is invaluable as 

the team adapts.” 

On the other hand, Richardson offers a wealth of experience 

from his time in different systems, which Burris believes is 


By Marc H. Moral 


The power of the Gumbo spirit was on full display in Team 

USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. 

The most diverse women’s gymnastics team in U.S. history 

was the most decorated, with 10 medals total, three of them 

gold, including the coveted individual all-around. 

Team USA members of every racial and ethnic background 

found success in Paris, bringing home the gold in track and 

field, swimming, and other events. 

But the diversity of the women’s gymnastics team has 

captured the world’s attention, given the historic exclusion of 

women of color from the sport. 

When Dominique Dawes competed in the Olympic trials for 

the 1992 Barcelona Games, she was the first Black gymnast 

to ever qualify. She was part of the celebrated “Magnificent 

Seven” in the 1996 Atlanta games who won the first-ever gold 

medal for the United States in the women’s team competition. 

A decade after Dawes Olympics debut, Gabby Douglas 

became the first Black woman of any nationality to win the all- 


FAMU FAMU Athletics / Jordan Fitzpatrick


Deeply Rooted 


Souls to the Polls from Front Page 

at various locations, including churches and community centers, 

before marching to nearby polling stations to cast their ballots. 

Organizers emphasized the significance of voting in shaping 

the community’s future and addressing pressing issues. The event 

featured speeches, music, and testimonials, creating a festive 

atmosphere that celebrated democracy and civic participation. 

By linking faith and voting, “Souls to the Polls” sought to 

empower citizens and foster a sense of responsibility towards 

creating positive change. The event’s success demonstrated the 

power of collective action and the impact that unified voices can 

have on the democratic process. 

Leading Democratic Women from Front Page 

Reflecting on her early days in 

Congress, Crockett shared a personal 

testimony about Harris’ influence. 

“When I first got to Congress, I wasn’t 

sure I made the right decision,” she 

admitted. “That chaos caucus couldn’t 

elect a speaker, and the Oversight 

Committee was unhinged.” 

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 

of New York also critically panned 

Trump’s priorities. “We know Trump 

would sell this country for a dollar if 

it meant lining his own pockets and 

greasing palms of his Wall Street 

friends,” Ocasio-Cortez asserted. Her 

speech vividly championed Harris as a 

beacon for working Americans. “To love 

this country is to fight for its people — 

all people, working people, everyday 

Americans like bartenders and factory 

workers and fast-food cashiers who 

punch a clock and are on their feet all 

day in some of the toughest jobs out 

there.” 

Ocasio-Cortez then stirred the 

thousands of delegates with a forwardlooking 

promise: “America, when we 

knock on our neighbor’s door, organize 

our communities, and elect Kamala 

Harris to the presidency on November 

5, we will send a loud message that the 

people of this nation will not go back. 

We choose a new path and open the door 

to a new day: one that is for the people 

and by the people.” 

TRUMP’S PROJECT 2025 

IS A THREAT TO 

BLACK AMERICANS 

Project 2025 is Donald Trump and JD Vance’s plan to remake 

the federal government if they win. 

It would: 

Use Civil Rights-era laws created to address discrimination to instead 

benefit white people 

– Axios, 4/1/24 

Gut the Affordable Care Act, which will raise health care costs and threaten 

health care coverage for millions of Americans 

– AP News, 11/27/23 

Cut Social Security and Medicare Americans have earned 

– Washington Post, 2/9/23 

Ban abortion nationally 

– New York Times, 2/16/24 

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